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Skip to comments.These guys are angry...I guess?
Posted on 12/15/2009 1:30:27 PM PST by MNDude
(Comments from Guys from the Dirty Underground)
Letting Joe Lieberman rule and laugh and not do a thing about it. Giving that lying sack of shit chairmanships and leverage while folks are dying. I've been keeping my mouth shut around here. I've been through good and bad on DU since 2001, but this was the most disgusting, hurtful thing I've had to witness in politics. Not even that loss to Bush in '04 had me as disgusted as I am now. ---- I started doing this in 2004. Until the dems become the party of the people again, they'll not see my vote or my financial support.
That misogynistic woman-denigrating creep. Unless you think you can win with only men voting for him
insurance + expanded war + no jobs = continuation of Republican rule.
I will send money to promising liberal candidates though. I think that we have to target where are money goes. The DNC, DSCC and DCCC seem to give the money, our money, that they collect to DLC candidates. I'm done with that.
Our "60-vote filibuster proof majority" has turned out to be nothing more than a sham.
People are dying and we're planning to give $600 BILLION to the insurance companies!!???
It's a downward spiral -- "third world America" --
What say we bail out of this ????
What's Plan B????
have helped the opposition in so many ways it's absolutely ridiculous. We cave, we placate, we let Leiberman stay meanwhile Republicans can have sex with prostitutes who are found dead and THEY GET AWAY WITH IT!
Anyone who is so dependent on Obamacare as to die tomorrow if this bill doesn't pass will die tomorrow anyway.
It doesn't go online for 3 more years.
Did you wash your hands at least before you came back to FR? ;-)
WTF is THIS referring to?
Well, these guys (Dirty Underground guys) will have to learn just what the real world is about. Pres. Bush did not invent war and as Gen. Tommy Franks said, "The enemy has a vote too". Now about LIEberman and the rest, well, gee whiz, catching on a little late you guys? What part of Marxism do you not understand?
And so it goes...
If they were ever happy for five minutes it would kill them.
Yeah, but Democrats have sex with prostitutes who are already dead.
Baddabing, baddaboom.
His own little wet dream...............
I wondered that too. The press would have been all over something like that.
while folks are dying?
Don't the DUmmies get it? They want more people to die. Haven't they heard of the Complete Lives System? Have they no idea what the result of rationing healthcare is?
"Republicans can have sex with prostitutes who are found dead and THEY GET AWAY WITH IT!"
This idiot must be refering to that real life, true story, "The Godfather"
The problems with liberals is that they have a very hard time discerning reality from fiction.
They seem awfully upset that "people are dying" (due to lack of socialist medicine I presume),
yet I wonder if any of them has given one thin dime to buy anyone's health insurance.
Well, actually I don't wonder.
People are dying!!! Oh, noes!!!
Honestly, you'd never know that these people were in power. They're a chronically unhappy, panicky, unintelligent, whiney bunch.
{Sniff} {Sob} This just breaks my heart.
I get over there quite a bit. I like to wash down with Brake Cleaner when I leave.
They are funny when they are out of power;
dangerous when in power.
And I find it weird that they say that not passing healthcare is "misogynistic"... they must be referring to getting their inconvenient consequences killed at someone else's expense.
You have to understand,
in order to BE of their ideology, you have to base your worldview on The Lie.
But they care not one whit for the unborn who are terminated.
But they will fight to their death to stop executions?
Things that make you go WTFO.
Just tell the dummies it's extended postnatal abortion. Problem solved.
Hell, heterosexual prostitution is practically a job requirement over there, isn't it?
A worldview based on The Lie cannot possibly reach realistic conclusions on any issue.
This morning at a Target store I spotted this woman, whom I could tell just by the look on her face, was a typical lib. I got in the checkout line behind her and as she was paying for her purchases I asked her, "How is that hope and change thing working out"? She got so upset she accidentally spilled the contents of her purse out onto the floor. The checkout lady put her hand over her mouth to hide her laughter and I just shrugged my shoulders and said "She seems to be wound up pretty tight".
DU is simply a bizarre site to read. While there may be folks being paid to blog radical views, there are definitely some people in this country who have frightening views on how we should be governed.
it is funny until you consider that these people are presumably americans also and that they can vote too, at which point I concluded this type of growing social/political divide cannot end well.
Historically, it could be expected to end with the formation of a much more authoritarian system, possibly keeping the trappings of the current government (perhaps the first triumvirate did this in rome?) We are at a crisis point now, in this context.
It could also turn out very violently, which is where I think the motivation for the obama brown shirts is coming from.
Who's the Republican with the dead hooker mentioned above? Never heard about that.
Ah, yeah, sorry..My trunk lid popped open.
They do get angry fast. I was wearing one of my fave shirts - "Liberalism is a Mental Disorder" and was accosted by an angry bike riding loon who did a yelling drive-by diatribe. Quite funny actually. I just marvelled at how easily he proved my point.
They're also melting down at daily kooks, calling 0bama a 1-termer, all hat and no cattle, etc.
Are they talking about Scarborough? Wasn't there some dead women found in his office when he was in Congress?
They have this weird refrain of "people are dying". I wonder if it ever occured to them that even if the healthcare bill passes and is good and wonderful and worth the money, people will still die.
Or is this people dying thing a constant with libs?
"We must pass Social Security: people are dying!"
"We must escalate the war in Vietnam: people are dying!"
"We must have strategic arms negotiations: people are dying!"
"We must pass a tax cut for the middle class: people are dying!"
"We must pull out of Iraq: people are dying!"
"We must build up troops in Afghanistan: people are dying!"
Among others: 'DC Madam' found dead in Florida
The lefty conspiracy nuts were all over it.
Talk about living in another dimension. And they give Fat Ted a pass on a dead girl in his car?!
"I've been keeping my mouth shut around here."
But not long enough.
"What say we bail out of this ????"
Pick a country and start rowing.
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Each week we'll examine a team that had the most to lose on Saturday – and did. After a 29-24 loss at home to Texas A&M, Alabama is clinging to the national championship race by the slimmest of margins. While the Crimson Tide will still win the SEC West Division, they'll need help from teams in the Pac-12 and Big 12 to regain its spot among the top two teams in the BCS standings. So what now for Alabama?
The Crimson Tide no longer control their own destiny, thanks to the superb play of Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel. Alabama did one nice thing for the SEC on Saturday: It might have given the conference a Heisman Trophy finalist in December.
ROUGH LOSS: Call goes against Penn State in loss at Nebraska
But Alabama's loss will end the SEC's run as college football's king of the hill, unless the Tide get help from teams like USC (against Notre Dame), Stanford (against Oregon) and Texas (against Kansas State). Alabama now needs help, and that's a new feeling for a program that has been the envy of the FBS since the 2009 season.
Hope isn't lost – not exactly. After all, the Tide can simply look at what happened Saturday against the Aggies for proof that no team, not even mighty Alabama, is totally invincible.
If Alabama could lose to A&M, couldn't USC find its game in time to knock off Notre Dame? Couldn't USC then come back a week later and beat Oregon to win the Pac-12 championship? Couldn't Texas make a run at Kansas State?
IT'S OVER: Time has run out for Derek Dooley at Tennessee
Yes, one loss has changed everything. But Alabama still has hope, and Nick Saban and this staff need to make sure that the Tide keep the faith over their next three games. Alabama will find enough motivation to make a run at 12-1, all while hoping that another two unbeatens fall to the wayside.
So what does Alabama need to do in order to fulfill its goal of winning a second national championship in a row?
Get help. As mentioned above, the Tide are no longer in control. So how likely is it that two of three teams now above them in the BCS standings lose once down the stretch? In order, from most likely to least likely: Notre Dame, Oregon and Kansas State. The Irish have been in enough close games to be considered the likeliest to suffer a setback. Oregon has the toughest remaining schedule of the three. The Wildcats are a big, bad, bullying sledgehammer of a team; they're not losing.
The issue is that Alabama doesn't need one team to lose, but two. Regardless of the SEC's track record, the Tide aren't leapfrogging an undefeated team to earn a championship game berth. So the Tide can only hang their hat on USC, Stanford and Texas, hoping that the three unbeatens slip on their road to the BCS. It must be a strange feeling for a program accustomed to looking down on the rest of the FBS, not looking to others for help.
Go back to the drawing board. If not be retooled – because that'd be a stretch – Alabama's defense does need to regain its confidence after two sour showings in a row. The offense did just enough to survive LSU, but the defense couldn't slow down Manziel and A&M after a good start to the second half.
What does the defense need? Alabama has an easy game on Saturday against Western Carolina, so if Saban and defensive coordinator Kirby Smart want to look at subtle personnel or schematic changes, now's the time. The Tide won't make major moves, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the team work with different looks over the next few weeks leading into the SEC championship against Georgia.
And on offense, did Alabama deviate from its script in attempting to keep pace with Kliff Kingsbury's offense? Moving into a 20-0 hole helped change Alabama's mindset, but the Tide have now had more pass attempts than carries in back-to-back weeks. Before the game against LSU on Nov. 3, the Tide hadn't done that since Kent State on Sept. 3, 2011.
But remember what got you here. Alabama doesn't need to change. What is Alabama football? It's the sort of avoid-mistakes, do-the-little-things, win-up-front style that's lifted the Crimson Tide back to elite status over the last five seasons. It's not broke; Alabama doesn't need to fix it.


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Two new smiling faces will now greet visitors to the Lancaster County Welcome Center, located inside the restored historic courthouse at 100 N. Main Street.
The center was formerly run by Sylvia Hudson, who retired in mid-June.
"The full-time position was broken into two part-time positions," said Debbie Hardin, clerk to Lancaster County Council and administrative assistant for the county.
In the mornings and afternoons on Meeting Street, amongst the cars and trucks, you may see something unexpected.
Susan Carbone, a bookkeeper at Lancaster County Library, makes her daily commute from her home to the library on a Segway.
"I live in Lancaster, so the trip is only about four miles one way, and you can use it on sidewalks and cut corners to reduce the miles," Carbone said.
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The Waratahs recovered from a poor first-half performance to beat the Rebels 31-26, their first win of the season.
The Waratahs recovered from a poor first-half performance to beat the Rebels 31-26, their first win of the season.
Dave Dennis' troops served up a poor opening to the match, conceding a multitude of penalties and struggling with their execution in all areas. However, with the Rebels unable to take full advantage of their hosts' struggles initially, an improved second half showing was enough for the 'Tahs.
Brendan McKibbin opened the scoring via a third-minute penalty before James O'Connor levelled matters five minutes later. O'Connor put the Rebels ahead with a second penalty just before the end of the first quarter, but in between his two efforts were a multitude of mistakes from both sides.
Line-outs against the throw, re-starts straight into touch and a general sloppiness permeated the match, with the Waratahs the chief offenders in the early exchanges.
The Waratahs were made to pay for their ill-discipline when hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau was sin-binned in the 24th minute after referee Rohan Hoffmann had handed out a team warning minutes earlier.
The Rebels made the most of their numerical advantage soon after as hooker Ged Robinson dived over for the opening try.
The five-pointer came as the result of a well-worked move from a line-out, with Robinson going short to Cadeyrn Neville at the front of the line-out. The lock passed it out to Nick Phibbs darting down towards the touchline and with the extra man created, Phipps was able to put Robinson over.
McKibben and O'Connor traded penalties to see the Rebels take a 16-9 lead into the break, with the Waratahs sure to get an earful from coach Michael Cheika.
Whatever Cheika said initially seemed to have no effect as Drew Mitchell made a mess of the restart, but the Waratahs gradually began to find their feet.
It was the turn of Rebels prop Laurie Weeks to feel the wrath of referee Hoffmann seven minutes into the second period as he was sent to the bin after persistent infringements from the visitors.
The Waratahs looked set to make the most of the opportunity, with Mitchell and full-back Israel Folau both getting their side close before careless errors brought an end to the attacks.
Bernard Foley eventually got over the whitewash for the hosts in the 57th minute after a sustained period of pressure following a sniping break from McKibbin. The scrum-half converted to level matters at 16-16 and the 'Tahs never looked back.
Flanker Michael Hooper and replacement Paddy Ryan both got over for tries as the Rebels' charge faded under the new-found tempo created by their opponents.
Hooper was the beatifically of strong work from Ryan before the prop got his own name on the scoresheet after Mitchell had found space behind the Rebels defence.
Kurtley Beale dived over in the dying moments to ensure the Rebels walked away with a bonus point but it will be little consolation to the visitors after they fell away badly in a contest that was there for them to take.
For the Waratahs, a win represents progress, but Cheika will know that a repeat performance against the Brumbies next week is likely to herald a very different result.
The scorers:
For Waratahs:
Tries: Foley, Hooper, Ryan
Cons: McKibbin 2
Pens:McKibbin 4
For Rebels:
Tries: Robinson, Beale
Cons: O'Connor 2
Pens: O'Connor 4
Yellow cards: Polota-Nau (Waratahs, 24th minute), Weeks (Rebels, 47th minute)
Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Drew Mitchell, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Tom Carter, 11 Tom Kingston, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Brendan McKibbin, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Dave Dennis (c), 6 Michael Hooper, 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Mitchell Chapman, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 Benn Robinson.
Replacements: 16 John Ulugia, 17 Jeremy Tilse, 18 Paddy Ryan, 19 Greg Peterson, 20 Lopeti Timani, 21 Matt Lucas, 22 Ben Volavola.
Rebels: 15 James O'Connor (c), 14 Lachlan Mitchell, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Rory Sidey, 11 Richard Kingi, 10 Kurtley Beale, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Scott Higginbotham, 7 Scott Fuglistaller, 6 Luke Jones, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Hugh Pyle, 3 Laurie Weeks, 2 Ged Robinson, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 16 Shota Horie, 17 Paul Alo-Emile, 18 Jordy Reid, 19 Jarrod Saffy, 20 Nic Stirzaker, 21 Angus Roberts, 22 Tom English.
Referee: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia)


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By Sid Salter
Combative emails and phone calls trailed – as they almost always do when I write on that topic – my most recent column on the pursuit of a union vote at Nissan's auto manufacturing plant by the United Auto Workers.
Pro-union critics made their usual protestations about the historic good the unions did in getting rid of child labor sweat shops, unsafe working conditions, and winning the 40-hour work week. But in point of fact, those are not serious issues in the current dispute over the UAW's attempt to infiltrate foreign-owned auto plants in the South.
In considering the UAW's position, it's apparent that the declining political relevance of organized labor when one gets past contest Democratic Party primaries has made any expansion of the footprint of the unions difficult if not impossible.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, only some 48,000 Mississippians or 4.3 percent of Mississippi workers are members of labor unions with another 64,000 or 5.7 percent of the state's workers who report no union affiliation but whose jobs are covered by a union or an employee association contract.
In 2012, the BLS reported that 19 states had union membership rates above the U.S. average, of which 9 had rates above 15 percent. Of the nine states with the highest rates, three were located in the Northeast, one in the Midwest, and the remaining five were in the West.
In addition, the BLS confirms that 31 states and the District of Columbia had union membership rates below the national average of 11.3 percent in 2012. Eight of these states had union membership rates below 5 percent, with North Carolina having the lowest, 2.9 percent. The next lowest rates were recorded in Arkansas (3.2 percent), South Carolina (3.3 percent), and Mississippi (4.3 percent).
About half of the 14.4 million union members in the U.S. lived in just seven states (California, 2.5 million; New York, 1.8 million; Illinois, 800,000; Pennsylvania, 700,000; and Michigan, New Jersey, and Ohio, (600,000 each).
Where unions still do matter politically in Mississippi is in the campaign coffers of candidates who are almost exclusively Democrats – but even that influence is declining with the erosion of union membership. According to the National Institute on Money in State Politics, labor unions contributed $442,550 to statewide and state legislative races in Mississippi in 2003. That number dropped to $260,636 in the 2007 elections and dropped again to $207,005 in the 2011 elections.
The Center for Responsive Politics reports that since 1989, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has received $2.01 million from organized labor with $93,000 of that total coming from the UAW. Thompson, an unabashed pro-labor Democrat.
Thompson supported organized labor before he rose to Congress, so the campaign contributions they give him seem neither surprising nor sinister. But few if any Mississippi politicians have benefited more from union support.
Politically safe in his district, Thompson is free to embrace the unions without penalty on Election Day. That's not a status any of the state's three Republican members of Congress can claim and their voting records bear that out. Those numbers don't bode well for the UAW's efforts.
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Take A Break Tales
Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2006
Time Out Best Comedy Newcomer 2006 Danielle Ward stages true-life
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Modern Britain, as seen through the pages of Take A Break magazine by Danielle Ward, is a place of almost Dickensian squalor. It's a miserable land where life is cheap and infidelity, incest, wife beating, prostitution and drug abuse are so commonplace they barely raise an eyebrow.
This is the stuff of daytime talk shows and supermarket magazines, whose voyeuristic stories inspired Ward to write and introduce, Roald-Dahl-style, this series of comedy sketches. And it's fair to say her opinion of this subset of the poor and dysfunctional is pretty bleak.
The casual dismissal of all this tragedy and despondence, regurgitated for the reading pleasure of millions, is where the laughs lie. The scenarios she describes are disgusting, shameful and morally bankrupt, and Ward has a deliciously black way of describing them.
Our first melodramatic tale is pretty typical, in which a chavvy mum in velour tracksuit sets up her identically-attired slot-machine-addicted daughter, grieving over the suicide of her fiancé, with a new man, only to seduce him away from her. Then there's the woman who bit her friend's face off, 'like a French dog', or the impotent man who invites an 18-year-old virgin to sleep with his 48-year-old wife as he watches seedily. Everyday tales of simple folk.
Their outrageously stilted dialogue is clunkily acted out with exaggeratedly bad accents and badly-stressed syllables by Neil Edmonds, of The Consultants, and stand-ups Isy Suttie and Emma Fryer their shameless hamming up being all part of the charm of this warped oddity.
The characters all speak in the way only found in tabloid reported speech, full of crucial information crowbarred in. They talk of 'my pal Pete, 57, from Dundee' or say, 'I'm ending my seven-year marriage to Terry'.
The playlets are punctuated with letters to the editor and to agony aunt Psychic Sophie, mini-monologues which don't quite come off. And the formula for the sketches, once established, becomes repetitive. Like reading the magazines themselves, you soon become deadened to the pain the tales depict.
But Ward always has the ability to surprise with a shocking turn of phrase or despicably offensive image unflinchingly harsh in its humour.
So exaggerated are the caricatures, it's hard to remember
these are based on real-life people though how much their
stories have been perverted by Ward's sick imagination is unknown.
Like the magazines, we end up judging those prepared to sell
the miserable details of their miserable lives for £250.
As Ward's narrator says, there's no redemption, nor resolution
which does leave something of a dramatic hole in the show
but to quote the title of another magazine, that's life!
Steve Bennett
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Timothy Leighton - 13/08/2006
Wow. An hour long play with every other line a gag. And usually a bloody good one. This is a thing of beauty.
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text: It's been a minute since we last heard from our bud Joakim, but with this Heartbeats/Another Light release and the news that an album is coming we couldn't be happier. The Tigersushi Label boss and DJ/Producer extraordinaire seems to have been keeping busy lately, moving to the Big Apple and setting up shop for a roll out of releases leading up to his album early next year. Check out the first two releases below and maybe catch him at a certain secret location in LA on Saturday…didn't hear it from us!


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Sky Harbor Steakhouse is a comfortable, casual steakhouse with award-winning ribs, steaks and seafood. The menu features succulent, savory Midwestern beef, served sizzling on the table. Fresh pond-rasied catfish, award-winning ribs and that special touch on cocktails, appetizers, sandwiches and desserts ensure a memorable dining experience. Our bartenders take pride in crafting Classic Cocktails including specialty Martinis, Manhattans, Old Fashions, hand-made Grasshoppers and Golden Cadillacs. There is a nice wine list and "the Margaritas can't be beat." This is an established family-run business in a convenient central location, albeit somewhat off the beaten path. It is well known to locals and savvy travelers. Your visit to Peoria is not complete without a stop at one of our Great Independent Midwestern Steak Houses.
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Cornerstone Inn has a long and beautiful history. The ornate Italianate building gracing the square at Washington and North Main streets in Washington, IL has a history as rich as its architecture. Washington native Charles Anthony and German immigrant Henry Denhart built the brick-and-stone structure in 1874 after having co-owned a neighboring dry goods store in the previous decade. Their former business was a meeting spot for a pre-presidential Abraham Lincoln and other politicians. The U.S. Department of Interior granted it a place on the Federal Register of Historic places for its historic and architectural relevance. We at the Cornerstone Inn are proud to occupy a spot in this historically rich edifice.
Whether you're a guest at the Cornerstone Inn or in search of modern comfort food, Denhart's Baking Company & Restaurant in Washington is your destination for amazing meals and great values. At breakfast, lunch, dinner or any time in between, Denhart's offers mouthwatering Midwestern fare designed to make you feel right at home. From the uniquely delicious Cordon Bleu Burger to our flavorful jambalaya, our menu offers something to please every palate. Find your favorite among our large selection of traditional dishes and future classics. Out-of-town visitors love the convenience of enjoying incredible meals just steps away from their cozy Cornerstone Inn rooms. Guests appreciate free parking on the square and proximity to their favorite grocery, clothing, antique and novelty stores. Everyone loves the personal service provided by our friendly, accommodating staff. Come in and discover your favorite reasons to visit Denhart's on the square in Washington!
Christie's Collection Antiques
Antiques, crafts and collectibles. Approximately 8,500 square feet of shopping space with over 50 vendors. Something for everyone. Soda, coffee and popcorn available.
This newly constructed property offers guests a home away from home which includes Choice Hotels' 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Program. With amenities such as a deluxe hot continental breakfast, free wireless high speed internet, indoor pool and spa, fitness center, guest convenience store, complimentary passes to the Washington Community Center, and direct access to Washington's recreation trail with bikes provided, guests will get more for their money.
Exceptional conditioning makes this championship par 72 course a must for golfers of all abilities in the Peoria area. The front nine is open with water coming into play on three of the holes. After making the turn, more trees come into play as well as the ravine that affects four of the nine holes. Several acres of this course have been converted to naturalized areas that a variety of birds now call home. Both challenging and aesthetic, put golfing Quail Meadows on your list of things to do this year. Located off of Centennial Drive next to the Illinois Central College Campus.
Attic Treasures - The Shoppes at the Red Brick Church
A colletion of shops in a quaint brick church featuring antiques, crafts, and unique gifts.
We have taken our flare for inventive Italian cuisine and combined it with the spirit of our Irish ancestry to create this casual, welcoming dining atmosphere. So kick back, relax, grab a glass of wine from Italy or a whiskey from Ireland It's always happy hour here at O'Neill's!
Sports Equipment, local schools spirit wear, screen printing & embroidery.
Where smart & stylish women shop! Find great fashions for women and children for a fraction of the cost. Large selection of women and children's consignment clothes and accessories.
Unique gift shop featuring holiday seasonal and everyday decor. We also carry several lines of jewelry, Carlibe clothing, Melissa & Doug toys, Leggy Karr glassware and Feed the World dinnerware. Many more items, too numerous to list, are available year-round.
Your #1 source for all things gourmet popcorn! Located on Washington Square. Dozens of flavors in a variety of sizes, from individual size to 3.5 GAL decorative tins. Perfect for gift giving, holidays, or just because you love outstanding popcorn!
Relive your childhood memories or visit and make new ones at Central Illinois' original old fashioned candy store and soda fountain. Featuring a huge selection of bulk, individual, and many hard to find candies, gourmet chocolates, and a full service soda fountain. Hollands also recently added a full line of unique toys, including Klutz, Melissa and Doug, Manhattan Toy, Schliech, learning resources, and many, many hard to find toys from your childhood.
Linens, candles, kitchen items, home decor, large baby and toy section.
One stop shopping for those kitchen common, unique gadgets and cooking utensils. You will enjoy shopping for brands like Le Creuset and Kitchen Aid. We also carry cast iron, stoneware, lots of kitchen ware, cook ware, bake ware, cooking-baking mixes and variety of spices. Sign up and join us for one of our weekly cooking classes.
Peddler's Way Quilt Co. is dedicated to preserving the old fashioned arts of sewing, embroidery and quilting. As an authorized Pfaff sewing machine dealer, we carry a full line of sewing and embroidery machines, quilting machines, quilting frames and sergers. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is happy to answer your sewing questions and assist you with finding the perfect fabric and notions for your next sewing project. We offer an extensive group of fun and informative classes that cover helpful crocheting methods and sewing techniques. Customers love our open sewing days, where they can finish up sewing projects, and our knitting mystery book club combines the best of fiction with crafts. Additionally, our sampler kits and sewing kits are known for their high quality fabrics and creative embellishments. Whether you visit us online or drop by our store, you'll soon find out that quilting with Peddler's Way Quilt Co. is both fun and therapeutic!
When looking for the perfect personal gift, adding to someone's collection or decorating your home. Sentimental Journey should be the place to shop. They carry a large selection of Vera Bradley, Isabel Bloom, Crabtree & Evelyn, Jewery, New Baby, Inspirtational and Specialty Occasion gifts, along with Wee Forest Folk, Dept 56 and Byers' Choice Carolers. Sentimental Journey also offers a large selection of pictures, decorating and home accessories to help you make your house a home!
If you are looking for a unique shopping experience stop at The Framer's Gallery and see all the great one-of-kind gifts from over 20 local artists including jewelry, pottery, wood carving, photography and various mediums of art work. The gallery also offers experienced custom framing at competitive prices. This is always a fun place to be. Come and enjoy the day on Washington Square.
Primitives, paper mache, hand-crafted jewerly, hand-thrown pottery, atiques, signature candles, woolens, homespun fabrics, bow mama hairbows & accessories, scrapbooking.
C-Note Pub is a quaint basement pub with a "Cheers-like" atmosphere. They offer a full-service bar and supper menu with appetizers, sandwiches, and fries or sweet potato fries, plus salads.
Madison on The Square opens daily at 10am offering coffee, tea, their famous cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins and other treats. Customers can enjoy free WIFI while they relax and eat. If you're on the go, Madison on The Square sells take-and-bake casseroles available for you to serve your family... You get to take it out of your own oven and brag about your "homemade recipe"! They have a wide array of baked goods and other items that can be ordered ahead and picked up for a special event, party or just because! Call for reservations.
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The PIT & Frankie's Fun Center offers a great place where a family, tween or teens can hang out with pizza, hand-dipped ice cream, and snacks. You can also shoot pool or play arcade games.
Sleep Inn & Suites - Washington
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Here is an interesting email question that I have received more than once. I thought it was worth sharing my response with everyone.
The question is, "Does that motivational stuff really work at work?" (I used "stuff" instead of the word that was actually used in one version of the email question).
In almost all the cases when the question was asked, the person recognized how being positive and motivational at home was easy and impacts their family environment, but wondered whether the same positive and motivational efforts can truly change a workplace where negativity has been the culture for so long.
The answer is absolutely and unequivocally yes.
There is some truth in that any cultural shift should conceivably come from the top, meaning ownership, leadership or management. But that is not an absolute truth. I have witnessed companies where departments and even individuals have inspired a positive change at work, and in some cases their encouraging and enthused performances caught the attention of ownership or management and changed the entire dynamic within the company or organization.
If you are a business owner or manager and you feel like the only way to drive productivity is through a controlling dictatorship style of leadership, you may want to consider trying something new. Try changing things up a little bit and focusing on the good instead of the bad, looking for what drives your team instead of what drives them crazy and causes dysfunction.
Motivation can be defined as a "motive for action." And everyone's "motive for action" is not the same so we cannot expect to treat all of our employees alike when it comes to inspiring and encouraging the behaviors that will deliver the productivity and results we are looking for.
You might be saying to yourself, "Okay Norton that motivational stuff might work for others but I have been running my team or business long enough to know how to get the job done." And you just might be right. You see theory or philosophy is really only one part of the equation, results are something totally different.
Companies with positive and motivated employees have greater income per employee, less turnover of their staff, stronger customer loyalty, less sick days per employee, they make more sales, and get this ... the employees actually talk positively about their company and their ownership and management thereby building and extending the brand.
Now I know I can't tell you what to do for your business, but I am just saying that if you really want to compete in today's tough economy, consider building and nurturing a team of fired up, inspired and enthusiastic people. I would also remind you what I believe Marcus Buckingham once said, "It has been proven by large that people don't leave companies, they leave bosses."
And if you are running a department or simply an individual that loves what you do just not where you do it, start bringing your positive and energizing attitude to work, don't hide it or keep it inside any longer. Try spreading energy and enthusiasm instead of gossip and rumors, see the glass as half full instead of half empty, and as my good friend and mentor Zig Ziglar might say, "If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours."
Tell me all about the "motives for action" in your workplace at firstname.lastname@example.com and I know that when you consider that there really is only upside when making this kind of change it will be a better than good week for you, your company, and your customers.


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I added the lisa b. page to the photographs section of my website. I've worked with lisa b. since 2000. This past season I photographed Lisa's socks on the very talented ballerinas of the Degnan Ballet Center. You can visit their facebook page here. Lisa's socks make great gifts for the tough to buy for parents. Her socks come in colors that are easy to match with the color scheme of weddings. The best investment, though would be to buy these machine washable socks for yourself.


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Open burn window is March 27-May 2. Come into the city hall for a burn permit before you burn. Individuals who do not obtain a burn permit may be subject to penalties.
Girl Scout cookies will be sold March 19-29. Community members can purchase cookies at booths at 801-265-8472 to go to www.gsutah.org to order.
The 2004 Vintage Photo Contest is out to spur interest in old photos with cash and prizes. Finalists will be judged on aesthetic value and the interest of the stories behind the photos. Finalists will be selected through www.vintagephotocontest.com where visitors can browse through the contest entries, read the stories and cast their votes. Monthly winners will be chosen to receive a free photo restoration and an 8x10 print. Deadline for new entries is Aug. 31. Upload your own photo or browse entries at www.vintagephotocontest.com.
Honor a teacher with a nomination for the Crystal Apple/Southeastern Teacher of the Year award. Sponsored by Emery Telcom. Nomination forms can be picked up at your local schools and at Emery Telcom's business offices in Price and Orangeville. Nominations due on or before April 16. For more information call Sandy Behling at 435-748-2223.
Cleveland Town burn window will be March 22-May 2. Cleveland Town now requires everyone who plans a controlled burn to obtain a burn permit from the town hall. For more information, call 653-2310. This includes yard waste.
Crafters are needed for the Castle Country Annual Spring Festival to be held April 23-24. For more information, contact Gay Lee at 381-2108 or 381-2850 or Debbie at 472-9570.
Come one, come all, to celebrate the retirement of Emery Jones on April 13 at 6 p.m. at Emery High School auxiliary gym. Peer helpers, teachers, associates and friends are welcome.
Cleveland Town will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt this year on April 3 at noon. All preschool and elementary age children are welcome to meet in front of the town hall. Bring your baskets and don't miss the fun in Cleveland. It's free and fun and everybody gets a prize. Don't be late. For more information call the town hall at 653-2310 or Jamie at 653-2219.
A Chris Boniol kicking and punting camp will be held in Salt Lake City on July 30-31. For more information on the cost, location and time, contact Chris at 1-214-793-0369 or visit http://ChristBoniolKickingCamp.com.
A field service officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization and other benefits on April 8, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Price Workforce Service Center.
Story Time for pre-schoolers will be held every Friday at 11 a.m. Come and laugh it up with us.
Castle Dale Library announces its intent to promote the Reading Rainbow's 10th Annual National Contest. Kindergarten through third grade students can enter by writing and illustrating their own stories. Every entrant will receive a certificate of achievement signed by LaVar Burton. Twelve national winners will be selected, three for each grade level. Contest ends April 2. Visit the library for more information. Last year's winners can be view at www.pbskids.org/readingrainbow.
Emery County Little League sign ups will be held on March 24 and 25, from 6-8p.m. Locations are as follows: Elmo-Kelly Mortensen residence, 205 East Main; Cleveland-WynnAnne Cowley residence, 2280 Southflat Road; Huntington-Old City Hall; Castle Dale-Kent Jorgensen residence, 315 East 600 North; Orangeville-Cottonwood Elementary; Ferron-City Hall; Emery-Pat Sundstrom residence-144 West 200 North. For more information call Mark Tanner at 748-5522. Practices begin March 28, play begins April 20.
The Emery High School Rodeo Team will host their annual rodeo April 16-17 at the rodeo grounds in Castle Dale. The rodeo will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. A moment to honor the seniors on the team will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday evening.
CEU will host the 25th annual women's conference on April 16 with Norma Matheson keynoting the afternoon session. The conference will take place in the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center. For information call 435-613-5256. For Woman of the Year nomination, contact USU Extension at 435-636-3236 and return form by March 26.
The Castle Country Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation announced the rescheduling of the banquet due to unforeseen circumstances. Rescheduled dates will be announced at a later date.
Controlled burn season will be March 27-May 2. Stop in at city hall and fill out a burn permit before you burn. Calling in burn information to city hall will no longer be acceptable. Individuals who burn without signing a permit may be subject to penalties.
Jan Petersen and Dixon Peacock will present the History of the Pioneer Museum at the Pioneer Museum in Castle Dale. The program will begin at 7 p.m. For more information contact Bert Oman at 381-5676 or Joyce Staley at 748-5165.
The Southeastern Utah District Health Department will be conducting two food handlers workshops March 25 at the health department in Castle Dale (25 West Main Street). The first at 4 p.m. and the next at 7 p.m. For more information call Terri Bennett at 381-2252.
Scouts have you been working on your booth for the Scout A Rama that will be held on May 1 at the Emery County Recreation Building in Castle Dale? Cub Scouts do you have your posters made? The Cub Scouts will be around selling tickets for this. Ticket sales will begin April 1. To make this Scout A Rama successful, we all need to have a booth. Let's make this the biggest Scout A Rama ever. Support the scouting program.
A Swell Cure for Cabin Fever spring poker ride, sponsored by Emery County Recreation and SouthEastern Utah Off Highway Vehicle Club will be held March 27. This ride will be held in Utah's scenic San Rafael. For information, call 435-384-2264, 435-381-2493, 435-381-2244 or 435-286-2258
The in home Rx programs makes available breathing medications and Nebulizers to patients who may have asthma, emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call 1-800-344-5764 or visit the website www.inhomerx.com for more information on the details of this program.
Ferron Elementary PTO encourages all residents of Ferron to help them to read one million pages. As you read for work or leisure, keep track of the pages you read. Record keeping forms are available at Ferron Elementary, Ferron Library and Ferron City Hall during business hours. Forms may be returned to the same locations. Totals will be recorded every Friday and posted on the marquee in front of the school. For information contact the school at 384-2383.
Each year hundreds of children in Emery and Carbon counties become wards of the juvenile court system due to child abuse, neglect or abandonment. The child welfare system can only devote so much time and attention to each individual case and, consequently, to each individual child. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are ordinary men and women who find it in their hearts and their schedules to help these abused and neglected children. Those interested in volunteering should contact Kerrie, the CASA coordinator at 435-381-5595.
The 2004 Utah Conference on Service "Engaging Community" will be held April 6-8 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Visit www.volunteers.utah.gov for more information and to register.
Canyonlands Field Institute offers soft adventure educational programs that enhance the experiences of visitors to the Colorado Plateau. For more information on courses offered, go to www.canyonlandsfieldinst.org.
The Emery County Progress Newspaper office has moved to 410 East Main Street, Suite B, in Castle Dale.
Applications are now being accepted for the Ten Star Basketball Camp Summer Camps. For a free brochure, call 704-373-0873, anytime.
Biking by Choice is sponsoring a bicycle ride through Utah to remind Utahns about the Utah donor registry. The ride will begin on the Idaho border in late April and rides will be on the weekends to continue through the state. A main event ride will begin in Huntington and will continue for six days through the heart of Utah. For details, write to David at 215 East 300 North, Orem, UT 84057 or send an email to (firstname.lastname@example.com).
The Senior Mobility Program makes available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled, power electric wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call 1-800-451-0971 to see if you qualify.
Utah Valley Cancer Center, located at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center has a new toll-free phone number. Anyone can call 1-866-549-3800 to schedule an appointment, get information about local cancer support groups or to find out more about IHC cancer services and physicians. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Begin thinking about entries for the Emery County Fair exhibits. Now is the time to start. For information , contact Bernice Payne at 653-2212, the Extension Office at 381-2381 or Kathy Justice at 687-2403. This year's theme is "Building Bridges." We encourage everyone to join in and submit an entry. Prizes will be awarded this year. The exhibits will become a thing to remember. There are many talented people in this county and the exhibits in last year were among the best in the state. Help keep the number of exhibits growing and improving.
Applications are now being accepted for city/county titleholders to compete for the title of Miss Teen Utah International and Mrs. Utah International to be held May 7-8, at Bingham High School. Each city/county titleholder will receive a banner and crown pin as well as a wonderful prize package just for entering. Call or write: Miss Teen Utah International/Mrs. Utah International Pageant, PO Box 459, Riverton, UT 84065, (801) 254-4616, fax (801) 254-8547, or email email@example.com, visit www.mrsutah.com for more information.
Ten free white flowering dogwood trees can be received free for joining the National Arbor Day Foundation. For more information go online at arborday.org or contact the National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410.
To learn more about the activities of spacecraft from NASA, log on to their website http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/newsroom. More information can be found from Utah's ambassador to NASA, Patrick Wiggins at http://planet.state.ut.us.
The Utah Arts Festival is now accepting applications from visual, performing and culinary artists who would like to be considered for participation in the 2004 Festival at Library Square. Applications are available online at www.uaf.org or at the office at 331 West Pierpont Avenue in Salt Lake City. For information contact Lisa Sewell at 801-322-2428.
The Huntington Lions Club is gathering used eyeglasses to be distributed to needy people in Third World countries. There is a special need for childrens' glasses. For more information, contact Judy Lang at 687-5349.
Four new exhibits have opened at the Museum of Church History and Art. They are Landscape and Life: The Rural Setting of the Latter-day Saint, Boyd K. Packer: the Lifework of an Amateur Artist, Music and the Spoken Word: Celebrating 75 Years of Mormon Tabernacle Choir Radio and You Have a Family Tree. For information concerning museum hours call 801-240-3310.
The US Commission for Scholastic Assistance offers many scholarships in many different categories. For information on obtaining these scholarship lists, send a self-addresssed stamped envelope, business size, to: The US Commision for Scholastic Assistance, P.O. Box 3209, Farifax, VA 22038-3209.
Need help with your heating bills? Get in touch with HEAT. Apply at Emery County Community Center, 40 South Center Street in Castle Dale. Applications will be taken from Nov. 3, 2003 to March 31, 2004. Proof of income, family size or disability will be required. Call 381-5410 for an appointment.
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to senior citizens (65 years and older) and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call toll free at 1-800-246-6010.
Donations are needed from Emery County residents to the Emery Chapter of the Salvation Army which provides emergency assistance for the people of Emery County as well as people traveling through the area. Mail donations to the Emery County Sheriff's Office, Box 281, Green River, Utah 84525 or Emery County Sheriff's Office, Box 817, Castle Dale, Utah 84513. For information, contact Cheryl Keener at 435-564-3432.
Attention, union meeting for local 6363 will be held the third Wednesday of every month at the District 22 office in Price. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.


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Tries from JJ Englebrecht, Akona Ndungane, Pierre Spies and Jano Vermaak saw the Bulls triumph 35-18 over the Highlanders at Loftus.
Tries from JJ Englebrecht, Akona Ndungane, Pierre Spies and Jano Vermaak saw the Bulls triumph 35-18 over the Highlanders at Loftus.
The win was the perfect way to mark Spies reaching 100 caps in Super Rugby in front of a vocal crowd at Loftus.
The Bulls came into Saturday's clash on the back four consecutive victories, including a 34-0 whitewash over the Kings.
The tale of the Highlanders season was less successful – just one victory in their first ten matches ahead of a stern test taking on the three-time champions.
Loose ball at the ruck saw the Highlanders punished early on, Chiliboy Ralepelle recovering possession and beginning a passage of play that resulted eventually in a try for Englebrecht within the first two minutes of the match.
Colin Slade responded for the visitors with a penalty after fine work by Andrew Hore at the breakdown, before Steyn left a shot at goal hanging out to the left to keep the score at 7-3 after the opening ten minutes.
The experience of the Highlanders front-row told against their younger opponents, Jamie Mackintosh getting the better of Frik Kirsten to create three more points for Slade who cut the deficit to one.
Steyn responded with a penalty of his own to appease the earlier miss and keep the Bulls out in front.
Someway off the highest level of execution, both sides struggled with their handling and decision-making as the first half progressed.
Steyn broke the deadlock with a superb long-range penalty, his second of the night as the Bulls sought to create a healthy gap on the scoreboard. His third strike two minutes later put the them ahead 16-6.
A breakaway try for Ndungane appeared as though it should have been ruled out by the TMO due to a knock-on, yet despite conclusive footage that Jan Serfontein's pass was forward the score was still given to the dismay of the Highlanders players.
Their fortunes took a further turn for the worse after the interval, early pressure in the Bulls half cancelled out by a celebratory try for Spies down the other end that stretched the score to 30-6 after Steyn's conversion bounced in off the post.
A fourth try for the Bulls was then ruled out, Serfontein pinged for double movement diving for the line after Tino Nemani was sin-binned for a high tackle on Lionel Mapoe – a sign that the floodgates might be about to open.
Last-ditch defence from Jason Emery denied Mapoe a try of his own in the left-hand corner but the Highlanders discipline continued to let them down, prop Chris King sent to the bin to briefly reduce their numbers to 13.
Heading into the final quarter without the try bonus point, the Bulls squandered a pair of five-metre lineouts through poor execution and handling errors, although they could be afforded a level of discretion given the gulf on the scoreboard.
The better rugby came from the Highlanders, spurred on by the energy of replacements Liam Coltman, TJ Ioane and finally Japanese scrum-half Fumiaki Tanaka – the latter diving over for a consolation score with eight minutes remaining.
Still set on clinching the bonus point score, the Bulls finally delivered. A driving maul was halted on the edge of the Highlanders 22, before replacement scrum-half Vermaak burst off the base to score in the corner and seal the five-pointer.
Tamati Ellison's score after the hooter added some more respectability to the scoreline, but this was the Bulls day, extending their lead at the top of the South African Conference.
The scorers:
Tries: Englebrecht, Ndungane, Spies, Vermaak
Cons: Steyn 3
Pens: Steyn 3
Tries: Tanaka, Ellison
Con: Slade
Pens: Slade 2
Yellow Cards: Nimani, King
Bulls: 15 Jürgen Visser, 14 Akona Ndungane, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 Jan Serfontein, 11 Lionel Mapoe, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Francois Hougaard, 8 Pierre Spies (c), 7 Dewald Potgieter, 6 Deon Stegmann, 5 Juandré Kruger, 4 Flip van der Merwe, 3 Frik Kirsten, 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 1 Morné Mellet.
Replacements: 16 Callie Visagie, 17 Werner Kruger, 18 Grant Hattingh, 19 Arno Botha, 20 Jano Vermaak, 21 Louis Fouchè, 22 Bjorn Basson.
Highlanders: 15 Ben Smith, 14 Tino Nemani, 13 Tamati Ellison, 12 Shaun Treeby, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Colin Slade, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Mose Tuiali'i, 7 John Hardie, 6 Joe Wheeler, 5 Jarrad Hoeata, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Chris King, 2 Andrew Hore (c), 1 Jamie Mackintosh.
Replacements: 16 Liam Coltman, 17 Tony Woodcock, 18 Elliot Dixon, 19 TJ Ioane, 20 Fumiaki Tanaka, 21 Hayden Parker, 22 Jason Emery.
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Ben Crouse (South Africa), Stefan Breytenbach (South Africa)
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)


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(March 01) This Month we're celebrating. . . Irish-American Month
Irish-American Month
There's a little bit of the green in all Americans this month as we celebrate the "deep roots" and friendship between Ireland and the US, as well as the Irish-American people.
When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter,
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
And we're also counting down to the big party on St. Patrick's Day! So visit our St. Partick's Day website for more holiday fun!
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The Emery District School board met in their first meeting of the new school year at Canyon View Junior High School. Superintendent Kirk Sitterud asked for approval for the following individuals: Susan Childs: educational Assistant, three hour at Cottonwood Elementary; Erin Hurdsman: Educational Assistant, Preschool, 5.9 hours at Cottonwood Elementary; Lindsey Hinkins: Educational Assistant, 5.9 hours; Emery High; Kirk Christiansen: Head Wrestling Coach at Emery High; Jack Butler: Custodian, four hours at Emery High; Mike Monfredi: Custodian, 4 hours at Emery High.
The board approved a policy revision for the SEOP policy it has a few minor changes and will now be called the student education plan and career and college readiness.
The board made a decision on garbage removal services. They have not had a bid for this service for seven years. They received two bids, one from City Sanitation and one from Emery Sanitation. The lower bid was Emery Sanitation and the board voted to go with this bid. Business Administrator Jared Black said they have been happy with the service provided by Emery Sanitation and they are easy to work with and if extra pick-ups are needed they are accommodating. The contract is for five years with built in increases.
The district renegotiated a contractor with the company that does maintenance on the elevator at the Spartan Center. It was $400-$500 a month and now it will be $300 a month.
The board approved to hire a temporary maintenance worker to help prepare the schools for the heating season. The cost will be $2,800. The position will only be for a couple of months and the money will come from the general fund balance.
Jim Jones, Canyon View Junior High principal gave his report. He said school is off to a good start. They have one new teacher Janeen Chynoweth who is teaching FACS, CTE intro and teen living. "She is a good addition to our staff. We have two part-time custodians. Marie Greenan and Marsha Farnsworth. Our enrollment is about the same with 194 last year and 195 to start this year with one additional student starting today. We have wonderful students and a wonderful faculty. We appreciate the new heating and air conditioning system. We have cleaned out the trailer and now have the resource class with Mr. Bird in there. The aides can take the students into the other room and work with small groups of students. This year we tried on-line registration and 100 registered on-line. We also had a registration day at school."
Jones said the emphasis they are working on this year, determined by the school plan, is the implementation of technology into all aspects of the class room. The students will have interactive lessons with technology included. The entire school will now have wi-fi throughout. The school also has an updated security system installed by Doug Johnson. "We're glad to have you here this evening and we have a good school and faculty and staff. There are areas we need to improve," said Jones.
Board chairman Laurel Johansen thanked Principal Jones and his staff saying they greatly contribute to the success of the school.
Black said the auditors have been at the district office and a report from them will be ready by the November meeting.
Superintendant Sitterud said the enrollment report from Aug. 24, was 2,308 students. On Oct. 1, 2012 there were 2,302 students so the enrollment is up a small amount. The next board meeting will be on Oct. 2 at Cottonwood Elementary.


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What's that tall, dark and furry figure striding ominously through the woods? Is it a bear? A moose? Or something more mysterious? Maybe now is the time to test your Bigfoot/Yeti cred with our 'squatchy' little quiz.
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Question 1 of 30
The study of animals that are not recognized by science (like Bigfoot and Yeti) is called:
Cryptozoologists are also into other elusive creatures, like the Yeti, Loch Ness monster and chupacabras.
Question 2 of 30
The earliest accounts of "sasquatch" don't mention the tall, ape-like creature we think of today. Instead, they refer to what?
Bipedal black bears
Escaped zoo monkeys
Giant Indians
British Columbia school teacher John W. Burns collected the stories from Native Americans on the Chehalis Indian Reserve in the 1920s.
Question 3 of 30
The word "sasquatch" originates from the folklore of what Native American group?
Coast Salish
The Coast Salish called the creature "Sokqueatl" or "Ssosq'tal."
Question 4 of 30
This man's 1955 Bigfoot encounter is considered the first modern Sasquatch sighting.
Gerald Simpson
Sam Farnsworth
William Roe
Roe said the creature was six feet tall and three feet wide and covered from head to toe with dark brown hair.
Question 5 of 30
Which is a scientific name given to Bigfoot?
Bigfoot enthusiast Dr. Grover Krantz named it Gigantopithecus after a primate that roamed South Asia between 8 million and 150,000 years ago.
Apeoid Erectus
Question 6 of 30
According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Association, which state boasts the most Bigfoot sightings?
With 618 sightings Washington might as well be called the Bigfoot State.
Question 7 of 30
Bigfoot's snow-loving cousin, the Yeti, is usually associated with which mountain range?
At home in his Himalayan hideout, the Yeti is also called the Abominable Snowman.
Question 8 of 30
The term "Big Foot" was popularized after huge footprints were found at a construction site outside of Klamath, California, in what year?
While sightings of tall, ape-like creatures had been reported before, the 1958 incident got a great deal of attention because it was widely reported in the news.
Question 9 of 30
Bigfoot plays a starring role in what 1980s movie?
"Harry and the Hendersons"
No, the Bigfoot in "Harry and the Hendersons" wasn't real; it was played by actor Kevin Peter Hall.
"Big, Tall and Smelly"
"Creature From the Deep Woods"
Question 10 of 30
What company airs "Messin' with Sasquatch" commercials?
Slim Jim
Jack Link's
Jack Link's ran the first of these ads in 2006.
Question 11 of 30
What now-relocated NBA team's mascot was a Sasquatch?
San Diego Clippers
Vancouver Grizzlies
Seattle Supersonics
Seattle's hairiest cheerleader was named "Squatch."
Question 12 of 30
According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, which is the only state without a Bigfoot sighting?
Hawaii is Bigfoot-free, while Delaware and Rhode Island have the next fewest sightings with just five each.
Rhode Island
Question 13 of 30
According to a 2007 Baylor Religion Survey, what percentage of Americans believe Bigfoot "absolutely" exists?
3.1 percent
Just 3.1 percent are Bigfoot believers, while 39.6 percent believe it's "absolutely not" real.
13 percent
44.3 percent
Question 14 of 30
What duo captured the most famous film of Bigfoot at Bluff Creek, California, in 1967?
Hawthorne and Neal
Gimlin and Patterson
Because of the film, Bob Gimlin is a bit of a celebrity in the Bigfoot researcher community.
Davis and Walters
Question 15 of 30
Which is NOT a television show about the search for Bigfoot?
"Finding Bigfoot"
"Bigfoot Captured"
"Where is Bigfoot?"
"Where is Bigfoot?" is not one of the many Bigfoot-themed shows on television these days.
Question 16 of 30
What is Arkansas's most famous Bigfoot?
Fouke Monster
The Fouke Monster, also known as the Boggy Creek Monster, was the subject of the 1972 semi-factual documentary, "The Legend of Boggy Creek."
Little Rock Longlegs
Ozark Apeman
Question 17 of 30
What state is home to the Bigfoot known as Grassman?
Ohio's Grassman is said to be seven feet tall and live in an igloo-like grass hut.
North Dakota
Question 18 of 30
Which mountain range is home to Bigfoot's snow-loving counterpart, the Yeti?
The Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world, are certainly an excellent hideout for a mysterious creature like the Yeti.
Question 19 of 30
The name "Yeti" is probably a mispronunciation of "Yeh-teh," a term for the creature used by what ethnic group?
The Sherpa word Yeh-teh means "animal of rocky places."
Question 20 of 30
Himalayan lore originally described the Yeti as:
a dark-furred creature resembling a gorilla
These days people think of it as basically a white bigfoot, but in Himalayan lore it's actually a dark, gorilla-like creature.
a tall, white-furred beast that walks on two legs
a blue human with icicles for hair
Question 21 of 30
When did the first Westerner report a Yeti sighting?
The 1832 account came from Brian Hodgson, a British gentlemen-explorer living in Nepal.
Question 22 of 30
The term "Abominable Snowman" has become synonymous with "Yeti" thanks to:
an ancient Sherpa religious text
a popular Nepalese novel
a mistranslation
Journalist Henry Newman committed the mistranslation while covering the Everest Reconnaissance Expedition in 1921, but the name stuck.
Question 23 of 30
Whose 1951 footprint discovery brought worldwide attention to the Yeti?
Eric Shipton
After Eric Shipton's discover, a number of expeditions were sent to Central Asia to search for the Yeti.
Francois Liege
Gyalzen Norbu Sherpa
Question 24 of 30
A man named Tom Slick led three Yeti expeditions in the 1950s. What was his occupation?
The appropriately named Slick was an oilman from -- where else -- Texas. He also funded expeditions to search for Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.
hunting guide
Question 25 of 30
One of the most famous television Yetis appeared in the 1964 stop-motion classic, "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer." What was his name?
Bumble was going to eat Rudolph's family before Sam the snowman, Hermey the elf and Yukon Cornelius the prospector intervened. Yikes!
Question 26 of 30
The Pangbouche Buddhist monastery in Nepal claims to possess what part of a Yeti?
the skull
the scalp
The monastery boasted a Yeti scalp as well as a hand. The scalp turned out to be a serow pelt and the hand was actually human.
the tail
Question 27 of 30
What famous mountain climber participated in a Yeti expedition in 1960-61?
David Livingstone
Roald Amundsen
Sir Edmund Hillary
After testing much of the supposed evidence, Hillary ultimately called the Yeti a "fairy tale."
Question 28 of 30
What animal is frequently mistaken for a Yeti?
Escaped zoo orangutans
Brown bears
In addition to brown bears, rocks and human hermits have also been mistaken for Yeti.
Question 29 of 30
What Disney/Pixar movie includes a Yeti cameo?
"Finding Nemo"
"Monsters, Inc."
The Yeti is voiced by John Ratzenberger, who famously played Cliff Clavin on the 1980s sitcom "Cheers."
Question 30 of 30
Which is NOT named after the Yeti?
Nepal's largest bank
While Nepal's largest bank isn't named after the Yeti, it's largest airline is.
A line of cooler chests
A cycling company


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Dozens of gun control bills were the topic of a state legislative hearing in Springfield Friday. The proposals include limits on gun purchases, restrictions on high-powered rounds of ammunition and the reporting of mental health data to a national database.
An overflow crowd of more than 500 people came to listen to or give testimony to a committee of state lawmakers. Several busloads of employees from Springfield gun maker Smith and Wesson were in attendance. Worker Jim Richardson says he's worried about the impact law changes might have on his job.
"I'm interested in whether or not the company's going to maintain it's position here in the community, but at the same time, I'm interested to see what the state has to offer about why they think my business is a threat to the community," Richardson says.
Others came to support stricter firearms laws. Ann Krantz is mother of two, who grew up in Western Massachusetts and now lives in the eastern part of the state.
"After the Newtown massacre, I really fear fearful of sending them to first grade and I just felt it really was time for me to speak up. I could not sit by and do nothing anymore," Krantz says.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno told the committee he wants tougher sentences for those caught with illegal guns and people convicted of repeat firearms offenses.
"We need incarceration, we need the sentences to stick, because it becomes very demoralizing when these individuals are let back out on the street, perpetrating these crimes," Sarno says.
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Forget guesswork, Chevrolet unveils the Code 130R
Traditionally, car companies have designed products according to what they believed customers wanted. Chevrolet has broken that mold with the introduction of two youth concept cars, the Code 130R and the Tru 140S, set to revolutionize the way in which the industry works. The two concepts were first presented at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The Code 130R, is a four-seat coupe with a simple upright profile. Painted in an all-new red metallic paint with matte anodized gold wheels, Code 130R features heritage performance-inspired styling and rear-wheel drive. With an aggressive front fascia, Chevrolet fender flares, straight body side and the Chevrolet cross-flag emblem, Code 130R makes a link to Chevrolet's performance heritage.
The Code's turbocharged engine is tuned to work in tandem with eAssist technology. By shutting off the engine at stops, recapturing braking energy and smoothing torque during acceleration, this concept takes automotive electrification to the next level and balances turbocharged performance with fuel economy.
The vehicle was conceived following extensive feedback from and conversations with young people and reflects the styling and functionality this group of new buyers says they are looking for in a car.
The Code 130R offers sedan-sized functionality in a performance coupe form. The vehicle provides connectivity via WiFi and smart phone integration with MyLink and a heads-up display. These functions allow motorists to transform the vehicle into their own docking station.
Power is derived from a gasoline 1.4L Turbo Ecotec engine with around 150 hp and 200 Nm of torque. The vehicle is 4,396 mm long, 1,816 mm wide and 1,390 mm high. Extra urban consumption is around 5.9 liters per 100 km.
The vehicle's interior is still on the drawing board, and the conversation with young people will continue to further boost creativity and real innovation – and to give young people what they want.


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Ed Chamberlin: Gunners can fire
Ed Chamberlin looks at the Premier League title race, Vuelta a Espana and this weekend's racing in his latest column.
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Sky Bet's Premier League title odds: 13/10 Man City, 15/8 Man Utd, 100/30 Chelsea, 14/1 Arsenal, 66/1 Liverpool, 66/1 Tottenham, 125/1 Everton, 200/1 Newcastle, 1,000/1 bar
Last Sunday was typical of the Barclays Premier League. We saw a screamer from Hatem Ben Arfa, some brilliant passing football from Arsenal, and then an end-to-end thriller at St Mary's. The three games we have shown at 4pm on Super Sunday this season have produced 14 goals and no end of drama and entertainment.
How appropriate that Manchester United marked Sir Alex Ferguson's 1,000th League game in charge with a 92nd minute winner. How many times have we seen that, an injury-time winner, in his previous 999? Reaching 1,000 League games is yet another incredible achievement for Sir Alex, especially when you consider that discounting him the average tenure for a Premier League manager is just 55 games.
For 87 minutes on Sunday afternoon St Mary's was jumping, the studio was rocking with Matt Le Tissier on the edge of his seat and those punters who'd backed Southampton at 5/1 with Sky Bet must have been counting their money.
However, as so often in this League, there was a massive sting in the tale as Robin van Persie notched Premier League goals number 99 and 100 to break Saints' hearts and make bookmakers cry in to their Sunday tea - yet again.
Once again the first three weekends have shown that the only thing that's predictable about the Premier League is its unpredictability, which makes life so hard for punters. Many will be frustrated that we now pause for an international week, whose matches don't float my boat from a punting point of view, but it does give us a chance to take stock, reflect on the first three games and the closing of the transfer window.
So far Manchester City's Premier League title odds have drifted a fraction from where they started the season, Man Utd have shortened from 11/5 to 15/8, Chelsea from 5/1 to 100/30, Arsenal are 14/1, while Liverpool and Tottenham's price has drifted dramatically to 66/1. In contrast, the odds on Andre Villas Boas and Brendan Rogers being the first Premier league manager to leave their job have been slashed in to 5/1, which seems crazy after just three League games in charge.
The best thing for me about this season is the wealth of attacking talent in the League and the way a small, gifted number 10 has come in to fashion. Gary Neville touched on it on our first Monday Night Football show of the season when he explained that out-and-out wing play is almost dead as creative players wander all over the field. In his days at right back he would know exactly where his man would be for most of the game but now 'wingers' pop up all over the place.
So many number 10s are now small, fast, and elusive with quick feet and brilliant awareness. Leading the way are new recruits Eden Hazard, Shinji Kagawa, and Santi Cazorla. This kind of player is in vogue at the moment and City and Chelsea, in particular, have a conveyor belt of them - Silva, Tevez, Nasri, Mata, Oscar etc. Even a club like Swansea has signed Michu, who has been a revelation so far, and Southampton have more than doubled their transfer record to sign Gaston Ramires. This all bodes well for the Premier League.
I think Cazorla might be the best of the lot and he could really ignite Arsenal this season. I got plenty of stick on Twitter when, at a time when everyone was writing off Arsenal post RvP, I wrote that Arsenal could still have a really good season. My timeline was full again two weeks ago when I said 18/1 looked a big price about Arsenal as I was impressed by their opening two performances, especially from Cazorla and their back four.
As former Arsenal striker Alan Smith explained on Super Sunday, they've looked a different proposition at the back, which has got his mate Steve Bould's fingerprints all over it. That is despite being without their number one goalkeeper and first choice centre half.
While the Manchester clubs have conceded 10 goals between them, Arsenal have been rock solid at the back and started with three clean sheets for the first time in 88 years.
"If the back four can continue to develop under Bould they will lay excellent foundations for Cazorla, Wilshere and co to exploit. Then if they can get Podolski and Giroud scoring goals, Arsenal will really be in business and even 14/1 might be a big each-way price."
The Tour of Spain has been the best race of the year by a mile. Monday's stage from Gijon to Cuitu Negro was the most brutal I have seen in a long time. At the end of it our 10/1 each way bet on Joaquim Rodriguez looked home and hosed as the riders waved goodbye to the mountains.
Rodriguez led by 28 seconds, was trading at 1/5 to finish in the red jersey and the race looked done and dusted. Alberto Contador and Alejandro Valverde had thrown everything at the man they call 'Purito' in the mountains, who had repelled every attack and usually nipped in front of them at the finish.
However, on Wednesday the race was blown apart, as Rodriguez's team fell apart, on a routine flat stage. It was a sensational piece of aggressive, tactical riding by Contador to crack Rodriguez and snatch the lead back.
Without the one big stain on his CV from his drugs ban, Contador would be being hailed as one of the greatest cyclists of all time and on Wednesday we saw him back to his best.
Prior to that he hadn't been firing on all cylinders as he accelerated away from his rivals on the steep slopes but without the power in his legs to maintain it. When that element returns with more racing I reckon he'll be near unbeatable and with the Tour de France planners set to unveil a tough route to mark their 100th anniversary, I think Contador's a near certainty at 2/1 with Sky Bet.
I put last year's defeat in France down to Contador's attempt to do the Giro/Tour double. It's pretty much impossible to feature in back-to-back Grand Tours these days and Chris Froome is clearly not the same rider in Spain that we saw in France. He'll be a different proposition next July but I have a feeling Contador is on a different level to the rest.
This time next week we'll be looking forward to the St Leger, which is shaping up as a clash between Camelot and John Gosden, Ireland v England.
This weekend we have some top racing in Ireland and England, with Group One races at Haydock and Leopardstown, with the latter's off at 5.45pm giving jockeys the possibility of riding in both.
Nathaniel is Sky Bet's 11/8 favourite to win the Irish Champion Stakes and is going to be tough to beat despite coming up against the the amazing five-year-old Snow Fairy. She will be bidding for a seventh Group One success and was brilliant at Deauville on her return, but this will be a much sterner test.


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