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Skip to comments.What are the best conservative movies of the past 25 years ?
Posted on 01/15/2009 6:53:12 PM PST by SeekAndFind
John J. Miller at The Corner asks the question:
What are the best conservative movies of the last 25 years? This cinema epoch begins roughly with the release of Red Dawn in 1984.
I might be happy if I could find 25 bona-fide conservative movies at all in the past 25 years. Im afraid that most of what Miller will get in response will be of the Red Dawn variety, since the only place safe for conservative themes in Hollywood has been action films. Red Dawn itself had that in spades, but it was also a rather dreadful movie with more scenery-chewing than one might imagine without William Shatner. I watched it again recently and found it rather embarrassing, except for the brief appearance by Powers Booth. AVENGE MEEEEEEEE!
There have to be better examples of conservative movies that we can suggest to Miller. I have a few, and will add those suggested in the comments in updates, or at least the ones that make some sense. Here are my starters:
* The Great Raid (2005) - Based on a true story and managed to mostly stick to it, this film also committed the apparently unpardonable sin of telling the truth about the brutal Japanese occupation of the Philippines and their treatment of POWs. It exemplifies honor, courage, resistance to evil, and risking lives to save others.
* Saving Private Ryan (1998) - For many of the same reasons as The Great Raid, made even more clear by the highly realistic battle scenes, which make clear the sacrifice asked and made.
* Requiem for a Dream (2000) - Harrowing depiction of the destruction of lives from drug addiction, even from prescription drugs. Definitely not for everyone, but brilliant in every aspect of production. In the end, the main characters lose their souls, their freedom, and their minds. Perhaps Ellen Burstyns best performance.
* United 93 (2006) - Harrowing and heartrending depiction of the 9/11 flight that didnt hit its intended target, thanks to the heroism of the passengers on the flight. Facing certain death, they fought back against the Islamist terrorists, becoming the first Americans to do so on that awful day.
* Glory (1989) - The true story of the Massachusetts 54th in the Civil War, which led an ill-starred assault on a fortified position for the Union and suffered massive casualties. The all-black regiment fought for freedom, dignity, and honor, and gave their lives gladly for those causes. Great performances by Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman make this highly compelling.
* Shattered Glass (2003) - The story of the first round of fabrication at The New Republic, with an unexpectedly excellent performance from Hayden Christenson as Stephen Glass, the serial fabulist who succeeded by telling lies about the right people conservatives. The film does a good job of pointing that fact out.
* Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) - The trilogy should occupy one spot, but its an important one. In the fantasy realm, it speaks to true evil and the need to fight it, even to the death. The final battle, in which Aragorn attempts to sacrifice his entire army so that Frodo can complete the quest, has one of the most stirring battle speeches in film history. No one in this film argues for moral equivalency or the idea that Sauron might just be misunderstood.
I know Im missing a few, so lets hear from Hot Air readers. Be sure to explain your suggestions in the comments.
Update: The best film you never saw: The Stoning of Soraya M (2008). Read my review here. Unfortunately, its never made it into wide release, but it should be required viewing for those interested in human freedom. Made even better by the surprisingly subtle performances of the entire cast.
Update II: The comments section has some great suggestions. Let me add a few that deserve mention:
* The Incredibles (2004) - Cant believe I missed this one. It focuses on the strength of a family that works together as well as rips the notion that talented people somehow pose a threat to everyone else. And its also flat-out fun for all ages.
* Gettysburg (1993) - Excellent, fact-based depiction of the bravery and courage on both sides of this battle.
* 300 (2006) - Im not normally a big fan of the graphic-novel approach to storytelling, but it works in the story of the Greeks at Thermopylae. Self-sacrifice for a greater good gets a boost from highly stylized filmmaking. Not for all tastes, but for its genre, excellent.
* Braveheart (1995) - Worthy, I think, for its emphasis on resistance to tyranny and defense of homeland against foreign rule. Historical inaccuracies mar this somewhat, especially the disappearance of the bridge from the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Still excellent, though, but The Patriot is hobbled badly by its anti-British smears.
* Juno (2007) - Interesting view of teen pregnancy and the choice to give birth rather than abort. Not really ideological, but it has much more authenticity than most teen dramedies, and really a beautiful little movie.
* Team America: World Police (2004) - A twisted satire of conservative values on defense that winds up being itself a defense of conservative values. Profane as it possibly can get and with one really disturbing scene that got it an NC-17 rating until it was cut, Team America winds up providing one of the best explanations of why we need people willing to fight terrorists and tyrants which I cant quote here.
* The Chronicles of Narnia (2005) - Ive only seen the first movie, which made C. S. Lewis allegory on Christianity rather explicit. Good movie.
* Rudy (1993) - Hard work, not feeling sorry for yourself, faith, and love all make for one of the best movies ever and another one I cant believe I didnt recall in the initial post.
* Cinderella Man (2005) - Definitely a worthy entry. James J. Braddock goes back to boxing to rescue his family from poverty, and winds up winning the championship.
* An American Carol (2008) - I thought it was OK, but many others in the comments think it was better.
Ill keep checking back, but remember that were looking at 1984 forward. Were getting some excellent suggestions for earlier movies, but we want to focus on this particular time period.
Update III: Definitely on the list: Serenity (2005), which attacks Utopianism as the excuse for totalitarianism that it is. Shockingly good sci-fi movie on its own, perhaps the best in the last 25 years, its even better as the follow-up to the doomed Firefly television series.
Update IV: I can see that Ill not get much other work done today. Two more worthy of consideration, both true stories:
* Amistad (1997) - Recounts the true story of how John Quincy Adams defended captured Africans for their rebellion on board a slave ship, and how he won their freedom.
* Amazing Grace (2006) - A biography of William Wilberforce, who led the fight in Great Britain to end the slave trade.
Harry Potter deals with good vs evil. HP also promotes the notion that the government & politicians don't get it right & people need to take a stand.
Master and Commander?
I am sure "The Incredibles" has already been mentioned.
Great film. Not really a Conservative flick.
Ground Hog Day. The underlying story of service bringing joy and happiness is found when you start thinking of other people's well being really had spiritual undertones.
LOTR is the most OVERRATED film saga ever made. A bunch of effeminate dwarves walking, and walking, and walking to find a stupid ring.
Interesting list. A few of NR's picks seem a bit odd, though.
I was only 12 when I saw Deer Hunter, so I may have missed a lot, but it didn't strike me as a conservative film. Carnal Knowledge I only know by reputation, but I wouldn't have thought of it as a conservative standard bearer, either. Maybe I need to add a couple of rentals to my Netflix queue in the near future, eh?
One I'd add to the NR list, even though it was done by and starred a die-hard liberal actor: Jeremiah Johnson. Living free and on one's own terms to me goes to the very essence of conservatism.
Yes, it's the new Clint Eastwood movie. I went last weekend with my wife and 16 year old son, and we all loved it. Worth the ticket price (and I don't say that too often).
I liked Quigley Down Under. Honor and personal integrity. Family relationships and redemption. Perseverance and commitment. Personal growth and healing.
I would submit "Are We There Yet?" Not a great, great film. Cliched in many ways, but it features a guy who has to man up to be a father and husband figure, and there are some genuinely funny moments in it.
Husband works to fall in love with his wife again, rather than divorce her (among other great values).
Good choice!
I only saw it dubbed in japanese on a JAL flt. Looked like it had conservative themes but I cannot verify it:)
"Many Clint Eastwood movies"
Nothing he has directed recently. After a one-two punch from Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby I have entirely given up watching movies directed by Eastwood. I consider him a nihilist.
I sat through the entire LOTR trilogy in one night. Would have rather gone through a reverse circumcision.
The Island. This was a sort of metaphor for anti-abortion. It centers around a multi-billion dollar cloning industry in which people are led to believe that the 'donors' are simply lumps of flesh, but the lie is exposed that these lumps of flesh are actually real, live human beings who are being killed for matters of convenience.
I was actually surprised by the positive themes I saw in Dark Knight for such a mainstream hollywood production.
I liked "Last of the Mohicans" with Daniel Day Lewis. I thought it showed how "America" was formed early on from the blending of cultures. And it showed Indians—oops Native Americans—could be "bad guys." It was out the same year as "Dances with Wolves" and I thought it was a much better movie but did not get any recognition from Hollywood at Oscar time so it must have had a conservative message! Terrific soundtrack too...
Flags of our Fathers was a tremendous film. I rate it Conservative.
"Barbershop" was very good indeed, and refreshingly honest. I loved it when they admit the "three things every black man knows." One was "OJ did it!"
The setting and the dialogue are kind of silly, but the underlying message is remarkable. This movie accomplished the difficult task of promoting a profoundly religious message with nary a mention of God -- or even anything religious at all.
"If you havent seen it, perhaps because its Disney or you think its for kids or you dont like superheroes, I think you should give it a chance."
Agree wholeheartedly. Also there was more than 2 kids. Talk about a rarity. Disney bought Pixar about a year ago. Give Disney another year and Pixar will be totally ruined.
I'm kind of surprised that a movie like Breaker Morant didn't make that list -- and doesn't get any mention as a great "conservative" movie.
The movie appears to have a pacifist message, but I've always been attracted to it because of the simple way it promotes an absolute distrust in government.
Anyone have thoughts on
"The Last Of The Mohicans?"
I recall it as a very patriotic, inspiring, romantic film.
Three cheers for "Braveheart," the portraits of Longshanks and his son were so politically incorrect. And accurate.
"Blade Runner?" Was that conservative, or just a good movie?
The final scene in "Last of the Mohicans" is one of my favorites. The facial expressions of the actor playing Maqua are excellent as he watches the girl go over the cliff.
Some of Daniel Day Lewis' dialogue ("I will find you no matter what the cost!") was pretty bad. I thought it detracted from an otherwise well made film.
I like "Groundhog Day" as well but I hadn't thought of it that way. Thanks.
I had similar thoughts about "V for Vendetta". While it portrays religious people as the villains it is a profoundly anti-government movie.
Which "Blade Runner"? There are currently 4 or 5 versions out there. Some of the versions are drastically different from others.
In fact, the early scenes of that movie had one of the best 'American" movie quotes of all time:
British Officer (as a challenge to Nathaniel when he suggested that the settlers should be more concerned about protecting their farms from Indian raids than in forming a milita to help the British fight the French): "You call yourself a patriot -- and loyal subject to the Crown?!"
Nathaniel: "I don't call myself subject to much at all."
You're absolutely right about the soundtrack to that movie. Perhaps the best movie soundtrack I've ever heard.
I've tried to watch Deer Hunter about 5 ties and can never get through it. Always seemed a bit slow and I lost interest
I agree about the LOTR trilogy being in there. Quintessential good vs evil... And the inescapable battle that *must* happen... WILL happen, like it or not.
Agree also about Aragorn's speech at the Black Gates. Pure poetry as only a warrior poet can do.
"There may come a day when the strength of men fails, BUT IT IS NOT THIS DAY!"
Nice pics. If you have more, please email me the link(s). Thanks
I agree.
Martin Sheen's portrayal of Gen. Robert E. Lee in Gettysburg was lame. Ted Turner might as well have used a cardboard cutout to duct-tape to the saddle of ol' Traveller. One who watches that movie can't help but think, every scene where he shows up, "that's not General Lee, that's Martin Sheen with a paste-on gray beard".
Turner did a much better casting job in Gods and Generals when he chose Robert Duvall to play Lee. Duvall was brilliant. Duvall WAS Lee. Sheen could take a lesson from that performance. Watching Gods And Generals, I actually had tears running down my cheeks when Gen. Jackson learned of the death of his "young friend"...and for me to get misty-eyed in a movie is very rare.
Out of Africa
Babette's Feast
Groundhog Day
Schindler's List
Apollo 13
October Sky
Nowhere in Africa
Hotel Rwanda
Cinderella Man
The Painted Veil
The Dark Knight
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I also liked the scene from the final movie where the riders of Rohan come to break the siege of Minas Tirith, are completely outnumbered with little hope of survival, and still charge headlong into the battle because it is what must be done.
Red Dawn.
Good to hear others liked that movie too. I thought I was alone thinking it should have gotten recognition from Hollywood. I meant to mention the "rugged individualism" too. Again—much better than "Dances W/Wolves."
Are you being sarcastic? Girl borrows money from her Dad so a friend can get an abortion?
No one mentioned "Independence's Day". I thought the July 4th speech was one of the best in any movie.
True Lies.
I liked Hollywood Shuffle, which came out about 20 years ago. Again, not a political movie per se. It depicts a young black man trying to become an actor and finding that Hollywood will only cast him as a slave or a stereotypical gangster/pimp. The actor finally lands a movie role as a pimp character. He quickly becomes ashamed of himself and walks away from that job because it is demeaning and he wants to be a good role model for his young relatives. So Hollywood Shuffle has a good message about self-respect and family. It also makes fun of condescending white liberals.
I thought FIREFLY was really good, and the movie was outstanding.
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
Homemade Father's Day Gifts - Freezer Paper Stencil Shirt
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Have a super day and thanks again for sharing! :)
I've never used freezer paper before but this is definitely inspiring me to give it a shot. Thanks so much for sharing! I love the matching T-shirts. I seriously wish I had some growing up. I always wanted to be matching with my little sister... but not so much anymore. I'm your newest follower :)ReplyDelete
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I'd like to feel at peace this Holiday Season.
Merry Snowy Christmas
Love & Peace to the World
There was snow on the floor here last Xmas. but it was from a few days before; it just hadn't melted
I wish for it to actually snow nicely on Christmas day!
I wish for the season to never end. HA!
I love Outdoor Christmas Lights!!
When it seems the magic slipped away...
We find it all again on Christmas Day.
*Seeing isn't believing.Believing is seeing.*
My hope is...for Greece to stay afloat
Merry Snowy Christmas
Love & Peace to the World
A better year for everyone in the world. And hope, no one ever comes to our place, (Greece's place) cause, no one here can actually make it for a living.. And whoever in this world thinks that such problems are away from his country, believe me, its so close that you can not really believe it..
This Christmas Season, I wish people to start loving each other again, to start caring for others..
Maybe thats the only way to find our selves again and maybe its about time to start change, as much as we can, this world, and have a little future....
Everyone in this wolrd deserves to have a future, I think...
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, "God Bless us!! Everyone!!''
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PRICE-Our loving husband, father, grandfather and dear friend, Arsenio E. Velasquez, age 79, reunited peacefully Feb. 10, 2010 with his eldest son, Rick Velasquez in Heaven.
He was born Sept. 25, 1930 in Youngsville, N.M. to Esequiel and Fortunita Valdez Velasquez. Walter shared many dear memories while being raised by Fedelina and Tobias Trujillo.
Married his beloved wife and constant companion Sarah Talamante on April 11, 1954 in Price, Utah.
Walter was a faithful member of the Spanish Assembly of God Church where he served as church secretary for 20 years and mission secretary for 10 years. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning from the service, Walter worked in various mines in the area prior to his retirement. He was a dedicated member of the United Mine Workers of America, Hiawatha Local #6363.
Walter enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, making salsa and working on projects in and around his home. He loved watching ball games and wrestling, especially when cheering on his grandchildren in their sports. His favorite teams were the Cubs, Jazz and the Broncos. Walter was a very hard worker with an excellent work ethic. He was a great man, our hero and role model. He was the best husband, father and grandfather that anyone could ever have. He will always be in our hearts and thoughts. His kind spoken gestures will be dearly missed by all.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Velasquez, Price; three daughters and one son, Darlene (Gary) Jerant, West Valley City, Jolene (Roger) McKinnon, Price, Julie Adderley, Price, Mark (Kim) Velasquez, Lehi; 10 grandchildren, Tanica and Thomas Jerant, both of Salt Lake City, Taylor Jerant, West Valley City, Rebecca McKinnon, Price, Austin, Andrew and Jaylee Adderley, all of Price, Markee, Nikolas and Shaydee Velasquez, of Lehi; brothers and sisters, Augustine, Tito, Henry, Milton Velasquez, Lita, Adelia, Mela Trujillo
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Going against the grain of other Colorado school districts that support Amendment 66, the Douglas County School Board took a public stand against the measure during their Oct. 1 meeting. The board formally adopted a resolution opposing the issue that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot.
The proposed statewide income tax will put a disproportionate share of the burden to fund its proposed school-finance overhaul on Douglas County residents, while returning only about half that money to the school district, according to the resolution. It also cites a lack of research to support the proposed reforms, a predicted negative effect on small businesses and job growth and a failure to address already existing education funding problems among the board members' many reasons for opposing the issue.
Board vice president Kevin Larsen compares the amendment to Route 66, the highway eclipsed by the interstate system that once served as the major route to the western United States.
"This is an education finance tollway," he said. "For every dollar DCSD gets, Douglas County taxpayers pay a toll of a dollar to the rest of the state. The highway really goes from Douglas to Denver."
Though the proposed $950 million, two-tiered income tax increase would raise taxes for all, it would take a larger chunk on income earned above $75,000 a year. The median household income in Douglas County is about $95,000.
In exchange for Douglas County taxpayers sending an estimated $90 million to $100 million to the state, the school district will get back about $50 million in new funds.
Board members also cite as problematic a change in funding for at-risk students — those from low-income families and/or English-language learners. Under the proposal, districts whose enrollment of at-risk students exceeds the state average would receive up to 140 percent of the statewide average. Douglas County has relatively few students who fall into those categories.
Board member Craig Richardson called that idea "a form of financial apartheid I find outrageous.
"The concept (that) an at-risk child in this county deserves fewer resources than an at-risk child in Denver is an act of legislative cynicism," he said.
Douglas County's dearth of at-risk students already ranks it among the lowest for state per-pupil funding among Colorado school districts, a longstanding cause of concern in DCSD.
"Despite the fact that the board of education agrees with the premise of reforming the antiquated School Finance Act regime and the financial inequities it produces, (this) fails adequately to resolve those inequities, and actually worsens them," according to the resolution.
"I hope that after it does fail, we can go back to the legislature and perhaps talk them into revising the proposal they passed," board member Doug Benevento said.
The Colorado Association of School Boards endorses the amendment and provides on its website a sample resolution for local school boards to show their support.
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This one hour musical play tells the story of life in the early 1840s, as immigrants came up the Mississippi River to Nauvoo on the Maid of Iowa, a beautiful little paddle-wheeler. You'll laugh at the antics of young Eli, thrill at the dancing and music, and feel the depth of devotion of these early settlers in Nauvoo as they face the martyrdom of their leader, and the violent and dangerous exodus from their homes in the middle of winter. Tickets are free but required for admission.
Historic Nauvoo Visitor Center
Begin your exploration of historic Nauvoo by examining the 1846 relief map of Nauvoo, viewing an introductory video, and studying historic artifacts and displays. Gather information on over two dozen restored homes, shops, and religious buildings in Nauvoo.
Covering history from Quashquema to present, visitors will see items of Dr. John Weld, pioneer physician. Rooms of this Greek revival style home circa 1837 feature artifacts covering Nauvoo's long rich history. A 900-piece arrow-head collection, a river history display, pioneer artifacts, copies of Joseph and Hyrum's death masks, 1895 wedding garments, old Nauvoo business artifacts and photos spanning over 100 years of Nauvoo history on display.
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The Nauvoo Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was rebuilt in Nauvoo, one of the early settlements of the Mormon people. The structure is 150 ft tall and overlooks the Mississippi River. The temple was reconstructed on the site of the original, which was built between 1841 and 1846. The temple is a beautiful building and a "must-see" when visiting Nauvoo. The interior is not open to visitors, however gardens on the grounds and stunning exterior architecture bring visitors to the top of the bluffs to see the structure.
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I couldn't find any threads for this manga or anime (maybe because I didn't really look) but I'm not one who starts discussion threads - help me find the Full Moon wo Sagashite manga!
I have seen the anime, gotten moe for Mitsuki (lol) and so on, but I want to read the manga too, even though people say the manga suck. If it does suck, I can just stop reading. Right? 8
Anyway, please help me get the manga (translated into english, not in italian or french or something) and then you can feel free to discuss the manga and anime here. :3


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Today is the 1st day of Passover (Pesach-which began last night). The 8 day observance commemorates the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II.
A time of family gatherings and lavish meals called Seders, the story of Passover is retold through the reading of the Haggadah. With its special foods, songs, and customs, the Seder is the focal point of the Passover celebration.
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PREP Class Update
by gwilson on Nov.14, 2009, under Uncategorized
This semester McMurry has taken preparation for the health professions to a whole new level with a new Pre-Professions (PREP) seminar course. This elective course taught by Dr. Larry Sharp (see BIMS faculty or BIMS contact information for more on Dr. Sharp) is open to any student, and our hope is all those who plan on pursuing acceptance into a health professions program (medical, dental, physical therapy, pharmacy, etc.) will take the four semester sequence of seminars.
So, what's been going on in the FIRST semester? PREP students have been busy with group projects outlining the different disciplines of interest. Sixteen (16) groups presented PowerPoint lectures illustrating each discipline's answers to the following questions:
- What (Texas) schools offer your degree specialization?
- What prerequisites are required? (Common and school specific)
- What entrance exam is required? What are the minimums required for scores/GPA?
- What would be a typical "Day in the Life.." for a practitioner?
- What courses would be taken while in the professional school?
- Are internships required prior to application?
- Are there additional courses/fellowships required?
- What is the ratio of applicants versus offered seats?
Students in the PREP seminar class have also started working on their individual personal statements (not an easy task!). Our experience shows statements that express well one's motivation and convey the strengths and personalities of the applicant often take months and months of drafts and re-writes. A separate blog on the way that has been approached is available at the SNCS website (http://blogs.mcm.edu/sncs/, "PREP Class Working on Personal Statements").
The PREP seminar also features a full slate of guest speakers during its hour-long weekly meetings. So far this semester, students have heard from the following people:
- McMurry Faculty, Dr Joel Brant – Graduate School opportunities
- McMurry Faculty, Dr. Timothy Renfro – Medical Physics
- US Army Staff Sergeant, Sean Sullivan – Health Professional opportunities/scholarships
- Ross University, Associate Director of Admissions, Tiffany Ciolek
The slate of speakers will continue throughout the spring, as admissions advisors from Texas medical and dental and pharmacy schools come to Abilene to share their processes and expectations with future applicants.
In all these ways, McMurry is pro-actively preparing its students for that moment of truth when all their college experiences are distilled down into readiness for professional school application and matriculation. Preparing the next generation of health professionals is a meticulous and deliberate process improved by the attention of knowledgeable and caring faculty.


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By COREY BLUEMELStaff Writer
Water has always been a source of concern for those living in arid Emery County. The Huntington/Cleveland Irrigation Company took a big step towards water conservation on April 25 with the signing of a contract between Nielson Construction and the HCIC for the construction of pipelines for the new pressurized irrigation system coming to the north end of the county. The largest of its kind in the county to date.
Ferron and Lawrence have similar systems and the farmers are happy with the water savings which allow them to irrigate longer and bring more fields into production.
Dennis Ward, president of the HCIC said, "It's been a long hard road, but construction is about to begin."
HCIC applied for federal funding for the project about two years ago. The funding is available as part of the Colorado River Salinity project which works to reduce salinity in the Colorado River.
Switching from flood irrigation to sprinklers is an effective way to reduce salinity. Water has been delivered from Huntington River and Cottonwood Creek through miles of canals, laterals and ditches. This water will now primarily be delivered in pipelines which conserves water normally lost in evaporation and seepage.
Some major canals will remain in service because of the cost involved in replacing them, but all smaller canals, laterals and ditches will be replaced. All of the farmers on the system will be able to receive their water under pressure, which will enable them to install and use sprinkling systems for irrigating their farmland.
Sherrel Ward, vice president for HCIC said, "The benefits for the farmers will be many. They will increase the crop production of their land, water losses will be reduced and in many cases eliminated. Run-off from fields will be eliminated. The Ferron project has 100 percent participation and we are hoping for the same." Sherrel explained that the project will take several years to complete because of the size of the venture.
Phases will be completed as money becomes available from the funding sources. The first phase will be the Elmo area and southeast Huntington.
The project will serve as an economic boom for Emery County. In addition to the construction by Nielson's there will be other work awarded in the future. Work will include the construction of several pressurized regulating ponds, diversion structures and sediment removal facilities.
The total project is estimated to be $64 million. About $48 million will be used for the off farm systems, these systems deliver the water from the river to the farms. The sprinkling systems for the on farm portions is estimated at $16 million.
Funding for the off farm work comes from the United States Bureau of Reclamation, the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service and from PacifiCorp. NRCS will also participate in the cost of the on farm sprinkling systems with the balance being paid by the farmer.
PacifiCorp is a large shareholder in HCIC and has proved willing to help fund the project because of the expected water efficiency.
Sherrel said, "PacifiCorp, the NRCS and the reclamation representatives have all been very helpful in getting the project funded and approved. We couldn't have done it without their support."
Irrigators still have the option of using flood irrigation after the water reaches their farm, but the water will be delivered by pipeline. Sherrel emphasized that pipelines have been sized and the system designed for sprinkler irrigation. Sprinkler irrigation uses smaller amounts of water over longer periods of time. The stream of water will be smaller than in the past and regular flood irrigation will take longer.
Wayne Greenhalgh is the district conservationist for the NRCS and he along with Russ Willson and Gerald Washington have been actively involved in the project.
Kimball Rasmussen is the project manager from Nielson Construction. The engineering firm is JUB Engineering from Orem with Ross Wilson working on the project.
Rasmussen is anxious to begin work on the project and said Nielson's has been looking for added employees for the project. With the start date a couple of weeks away they will be anxiously searching for new employees.
"The right-of-ways are ready and once we get through the preliminary work, things will just take off from there," said Rasmussen.
Wayne Nielson, president of Nielson Construction, is also anxious to begin the project and said pipe is expected to be delivered within two weeks. "This project is a win/win situation for the community and for business. The irrigation company has been very cooperative and when we all pool together it helps us all. We expect to hire 20-30 new employees to be involved with this project. We have several applications in and will aggressively begin going through them," said Nielson.
Sherrel said, "The cooperation between the entities has been great and with the irrigators, land owners, the bureau and the NRCS working together the project will hopefully go smoothly and be a success."


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
Clawson Town reported 74 percent of their residents have returned their census forms. The Clawson town council discussed the fees for reconnections for a water line where the water is temporarily shut-off. Mayor Mandy Price will talk to Jacob Sharp at the Castle Valley Special Service district for the correct procedure on handling reconnects. Vaughn Reid attended the council meeting to check on a water connection. The land he purchased had a prior agreement in place which guaranteed a water connection due to allowing the water company to place a water tank on his property. Dean Allen will check the city records to make sure this agreement is still effective.
Trudy Waddoups gave the treasurer report. She instructed the budget will need to be amended to include monies divided between general and enterprise funds. The amended budget will reflect these changes and a public hearing was held on April 15 at 6 p.m. for this purpose.
The councilmembers gave their reports: Sue Simmons said she attended the monthly meeting for the Emery County Economic Development Council. The council is working with Conductive Composites in Green River to help them further their business expansion into Green River. A successful economic summit was held in Green River in March. An agriculture related summit is being planned for fall in Green River. Bear Canyon LLC is reopening the old Co-op mine in Huntington Canyon. They hope to hire locally for those positions. Simmons also said there was a report on the shutdown at Hunter plant and the economic benefits derived by the community from the influx of workers to the area.
Gerry Hatch reported a new idea developed by the CVSSD concerning the cities and their monetary contributions to the chip and seal projects. In the past the cities contribute their road monies the year they are scheduled for maintenance work. The new idea is to have the cities contribute each year to the maintenance fund and then there won't be an increase for the cities the year their streets are due for maintenance. This will even out payments and make budgeting easier for the cities. Hatch also talked about expanding service district boundaries to the towns. This is a good time if any citizens near the city want to be annexed to get that completed. It was discussed possibly annexing those on Bench Road into the town.
Hatch reported in the Rock Canyon area it will take approximately a half million dollars to expand the sewer system to the approximate 20 dwellings there. The residents who are annexed into the city will be able to have a sewer system and secondary water at some point. The Rock Canyon area isn't good for septic tanks. The advantages and disadvantages to being within city limits was discussed. If you are outside the city limits, then the property taxes are lower, but the water and sewer charges are higher. When the residents are annexed into the city, their property taxes rise a little, but their sewer and water rates lower. Clawson resident, Gary Price said he will help the council look into the sewer system and talk to the residents at Rock Canyon. "The sooner the better, I don't see a disadvantage to it," said Price.
Allen reported he has fielded several complaints from residents who would like junk cleaned up around the city. Allen will review the ordinance, get it rewritten and submit it for public hearing. The rewrite will be more specific and will contain penalties for noncompliance. Allen said the goal is to make Clawson more attractive for current residents, to attract future residents and foster a better standard of living for the whole community. Exceptions will be made for farm equipment housed within the city boundaries. Allen reported dogs running loose are a real problem in the town. Hatch said the dogs can be taken to the pound if they can be caught. The council discussed trapping the animals and taking them to the pound if they continue to run loose.
The town ordered new tables for use in the town hall and they were the wrong size. Allen will take the tables back to Orem and pick up the correct size. The town council will work on becoming NIMS compliant on April 15 when Camille Huntsman will visit the town. This compliance is important so all city council members are trained in the event of a natural or other disaster and they can aid in the emergency preparations for their community. The mayor reported the census will be hiring workers in each town to go house to house and gather information for addresses who didn't return their census forms. The town has a stop sign missing and it was also reported the welcome Clawson signs are in bad shape and need replacing. New signs will be cut from metal and local scouts will use it as an eagle project for the installation of the signs. It is a state law that it must be a break-away sign if it is within the state right-of-way. This will be looked into. One of the signs is on private property, so that law wouldn't apply.
The council made a $100 donation to the Emery Recreation for the printing of next year's calendar of events. The 2010 calendar of events is out now and available at city halls throughout the county.
May 15 will be the Clawson Town Arbor Day celebration. They will fix the trees at the cemetery and rehabilitate the trees at the ball park. They will place stakes around the trees and secure them with wire. Anyone interested in helping can meet at the city park pavilion at 10 a.m.
The council voted to place a $5 per month fee on inactive water meters. The fee for inactive sewers is $3 a month.
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I was surprised to see that you are still trying to fix your well problem. Since I last spoke to you we have sold innumerable Well Managers all across the United States. We are currently designing one for the US Forestry Service. These people have all solved their problems in a single day. One gentleman in the Rockies ( a retired Geologist) replaced his 3,000 gallon cistern with a 425 gallon Well Manager. He used to run out of water but doesn't any longer. He used to have poor pressure and has great pressure now.
Your problem is simple. The water is so far down the well and requires so much energy to raise it AND BUILD PRESSURE in your tank that the well pump delivers water very slowly. If the static level in the well drops much further it may stop delivering water. It is taking longer to shut off now because you increased the cut off point from 40 to 50 PSI.- you are asking the pump to do more but what you are asking is beyond its physical capability! Pressure switches are adjustable. If you set it back to 20/40 or LOWER you will get more water immediately.
This phenomenon is one of the reasons a Well Manager can get more water from your well. A Well Manager collects in an unpressurised tank, thus relieving the backpressure on the well pump making it easier to deliver water from much greater depths because all of the pump's energy can go into lifting the water. It doesn't have to build pressure! You get great performance from a Well Manager because a second pump produces the pressure.
There are many more Well Manager models since I spoke to you last - many more space saving configurations. Perhaps you would like to discuss the matter.
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Ben Affleck was out for lunch yesterday in LA with David Fincher. Was it a directors' meeting? Or was it an actor meeting with a director? For all Fincher's acclaim, it's actually Ben who's directed an Oscar-winning picture, and not the other way around. Se7en, Fight Club, The Social Network vs Gone Baby Gone, The Town, Argo – what do you think? That's not a bad throw-down, non? Not a foregone conclusion either.
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Two words probably come to mind when you think of Jose's Blue Sombrero - tableside guacamole. Hands-down, it's the most popular item anywhere on the menu of this Brookfield Mexican restaurant.
Opened in 2006, Jose's takes its name from the owner - Joe DeRosa. (DeRosa corporation is a local restaurant group that also owns Chancery, Parkside 23 and Eddie Martini's.) Located at the corner of Bluemound and Barker, Jose's has become a favorite destination of diners looking for fresh Mexican food in a casual atmosphere. The Tableside Guacamole ($7.99) and Tableside Sangria ($9-18.00) are just two unique touches that Jose's offers.
"Along with our guacamole, we're known for serving really good Mexican food," says Diego Vazquez, Manager of Jose's. "People like our food and our service. We offer casual Mexican dining. It's also a good place for families."
According to Vazquez, Jose's Blue Sombrero is well-known for their wide selection of tacos. One of the favorite choices is the Chicken, Bacon & Chorizo Tacos ($9.99.) Another popular dish is the Blue Seafood Burritos ($14.99.)
The Jose's menu and décor are peppered with trendy artwork, pop culture references and unusual sayings such as "Hip, cheap and no sleep" or "Never on Sunday" which actually refers to the restaurant's day of rest - Sunday. "We are closed on Sundays so that employees can spend the day with their families," explains Vazquez. "People wish we were open, but the employees really appreciate it."
The atmosphere is fun (you'll get a Spanish lesson if you visit the restroom) and the food is plentiful. Just be sure you don't get in the way of the guacamole or sangria carts - hungry and thirsty patrons might not appreciate it.
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NAME: Jose's Blue Sombrero
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Fishing at all reservoirs, lakes and creeks will be slow during the heat of the day. The best times to fish will be at dawn or dusk. Just like people, fish slow down during the hotter hours. During July and August, trout retreat to deeper water, which is colder and holds more oxygen. Fishing from a boat will be more successful during the summer months.
â¢Benches/Boulger Reservoirs. Both ponds have produced good fishing for stocked rainbow and albino trout. Anglers are having success with a variety of PowerBait colors.
â¢Duck Fork Reservoir. Tom Ogden and his wife fished last week and reported good fishing for 10 to 17 inch tiger trout. They used a variety of flies and lures successfully. Trout seemed to concentrate around the edges. A gold Jake's Spin-a-Lure with red dots proved to be the most effective lure. Tom's best flies were a size 10 green scud, a size 10 green-and-black woolly bugger, and a size 10 multi-colored woolly bugger in black, purple and red. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only. This reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout. The tiger trout limit is two fish.
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â¢Ferron Reservoir. Randall Stilson reports that the catch rate has picked up quite a bit, with trout ranging from 10-15 inches. The best bait for rainbow trout is green PowerBait. Nightcrawlers are recommended for cutts and brookies.
â¢Gooseberry Reservoir. Todd Munford of King's Outdoor World reported fair to good fishing from shore, where the best baits are nightcrawlers or PowerBait in rainbow or orange. Baitcasters should fish just east of the campground or along the dam side of the reservoir. Fly fishing was very good with wet flies on sinking line. Try fast-stripping a red crystal bugger in the channel.
â¢Grassy Lake. Fishing was good with a variety of baits. Try a Jake's lure, nightcrawler or PowerBait.
â¢Huntington Creek. A number 10 beadhead Montana is recommended for fly fishermen. Nightcrawlers and PowerBait are recommended for baitcasters below the fly-only zone. Trout consist mostly of 11- to 14-inch browns.
â¢Mammoth Reservoir. Todd Munford reports that the best fishing will be in the very early morning with a straight nightcrawler, three feet of leader and a full bubble. Todd suggests that the crawler be moved slightly every once in a while to entice strikes. Furthermore, Todd says that fly fishing is fair with a black woolly bugger or dark purple leech. Huntington Reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings.
â¢Huntington North State Park. State Park Manager Dan Richards reports improving bass fishing on the north end of the lake. Richards has received reports of three- to five-pound bass being caught. Dan recommends spinnerbaits or jigs. Water sports dominate the reservoir during daylight hours, so you'll find the best fishing in the early morning or late evening.
â¢Joes Valley Reservoir. Fishing is slow. Randall Stilson recommends bank fishing on rocky points along the east shoreline or on points near the marina on the west side. Chubs or chub meat is the best bait. At this reservoir, all trout from 15-22 inches must be immediately released. The trout limit is two fish, with only one over 22 inches.
â¢Lasal Mountains. At Hidden Lake, fishing is still good with most colors of PowerBait, salmon eggs and worms. Fly fishermen have done best in the early mornings. At Dons Lake, fishing was fair for brook trout and a few nice tigers. Fishing was great at Medicine Lake! This water was stocked two weeks ago, but the catch has included both stocked and carryover fish from 12-15 inches. Trout are taking almost any baits or artificial flies. Sergeant J. Shirley fished the lake with a Jake's lure and caught seven fish in 15 minutes. Fishing was good at Dark Canyon, which was also stocked two weeks ago. Baitcasters should try worms and salmon eggs. Fly fishermen should try mayfly or small grasshopper imitations. Fishing at Oowah has ranged from good to excellent with all types of bait. Small spinners have worked well near the dam, especially when cast into brush at the inlet side of the lake. The catch has included both stocked fish and carryovers. At Warner Lake, fishing was good for morning and evening anglers, with slower conditions during daytime hours. Small spinners have been working well, as have the usual assortment of baits. Campground hosts ask that anglers not clean their fish or leave fish parts in the lake.
â¢Millsite State Park. State Park Manager Dan Richards reports that fishing has picked up. He recommends using PowerBait from the bank or trolling with a spoon from a boat.
â¢Petes Hole. "Fishing is good with just about anything you throw at them," says Randall Stilson.
â¢Potters Ponds. Fishing is slow for daytime anglers. Try to fish at first light for best success. A few rainbows and albinos tip the scale at a pound or more. The best end tackle is orange PowerBait or a gold spinner. Campers are urged to keep their surroundings clean. Every summer, a bear visits the campsite, looking for leftovers. Remember that a fed bear is a dead bear.
â¢Scofield Reservoir. On June 28, DWR law enforcement officers conducted a checkpoint near Scofield Reservoir. Based on checkpoint data, Lieutenant Carl Gramlich indicated that boat fishing was very good, while shoreline fishing was very slow. Lt. Gramlich recommends boat fishing for July anglers. If you don't have access to a boat, be at the water's edge at dawn during the coming weekend. Randall Stilson said that the boaters he interviewed caught their fish with nightcrawlers or rainbow PowerBait, while at anchor. Tributaries are closed to fishing until July 12. The trout limit at Scofield is eight fish.
â¢Willow Lake. Randall Stilson reports slow fishing and suggests using nightcrawlers or rainbow PowerBait for trout that get up to 15 or 16 inches.
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More than thirty years ago, observation taught me that the great question of race—the most important, unquestionably, to man—had been for the most part scrupulously, shall we say purposely, avoided—by the statesman, the historian, the theologian; by journalists of nearly all countries. Unpalatable doctrines, no doubt, to dynasties lording it over nations composed of different races.- Robert Knox, The Races of Men: A Fragment.
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Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea has rung the changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Premiership clash against Wasps at the Stoop.
Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea has rung the changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash against Wasps at the Stoop.
There are a number of alterations to the team that defeated the Ospreys last weekend to secure a home semi-final in the LV= Cup.
Joe Gray, George Robson, Ugo Monye, George Lowe, Jordan Turner-Hall and Rob Buchanan return to the side following international duty with the England Saxons, while Tom Williams, Nick Evans and captain, Nick Easter start.
Meanwhile, Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has named a strong and exciting side to face the league leaders this weekend.
Billy Vunipola returns from his time with England to take his place in the side, starting at eight, flanked by Ashley Johnson at six and Sam Jones at seven.
At lock, vice-captain Marco Wentzel lines up alongside James Cannon, while in the front row, T Rhys Thomas starts at hooker, with Zak Taulafo and Phil Swainston either side of him.
The back-line has an exciting feel about it, having been boosted this week by the return of a number of players who were included in the England Saxons squad.
Joe Simpson starts at nine, with Nick Robinson outside him at fly half, while Chris Bell and Elliot Daly pair up in midfield. Christian Wade and Tom Varndell take their places on the wings, with captain Hugo Southwell at full-back.
On the bench, Alex Rae is included in the squad after signing for the club this week. Charlie Hayter also gets a spot on the bench, having impressed during the recent LV=Cup games.
"There has been a good atmosphere around the place this week in leading up to the first Aviva Premiership game in over a month," said Young.
"Harlequins are a side who tend to negotiate the international periods very well so we know how tough a task we will have on Saturday night.
"They showed us how quickly they can change a game on the opening day of the season and we will have to be at our best to get a result this weekend."
Form: Harlequins are now on a ten match winning streak in all competitions, and have won their last seven encounters at the Twickenham Stoop. The reigning Aviva Premiership Rugby champions are once again the form team in the tournament (along with Leicester) with both sides securing 22 league points from their last six games. London Wasps only loss in their last five Aviva Premiership Rugby matches was at Exeter, 23-30, on 1 December. Wasps 34-15 victory at London Welsh in round twelve ended an unwanted twelve-game losing run away from home in the Premiership. Harlequins have won their last six fixtures against Wasps in all tournaments. Wasps have not won at the Twickenham Stoop since a visit in the Premiership on 10 March 2007.
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Harlequins: 15 Ross Chisholm, 14 Tom Williams, 13 George Lowe, 12 Matt Hopper, 11 Ugo Monye, 10 Nick Evans, 9 Karl Dickson, 8 Nick Easter (c), 7 Luke Wallace, 6 Tom Guest, 5 George Robson, 4 Charlie Matthews, 3 James Johnston, 2 Joe Gray, 1 Mark Lambert.
Replacements: 16 Rob Buchanan, 17 Darryl Marfo, 18 Will Collier, 19 Sam Twomey, 20 Maurie Fa'asavalu, 21 Ollie Lindsay-Hague, 22 Rory Clegg, 23 Jordan Turner-Hall.
Wasps: 15 Hugo Southwell (c), 14 Christian Wade, 13 Elliot Daly, 12 Chris Bell, 11 Tom Varndell, 10 Nick Robinson, 9 Joe Simpson, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 Sam Jones, 6 Ashley Johnson, 5 Marco Wentzel, 4 James Cannon, 3 Phil Swainston, 2 T Rhys Thomas, 1 Zak Taulafo.
Replacements: 16 Tom Lindsay, 17 Tim Payne, 18 Will Taylor, 19 Alex Rae, 20 Tinus Du Plessis, 21 Charlie Davies, 22 Stephen Jones, 23 Charlie Hayter.
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Nairobi, 7 February 2012 - Kenya's top runners will join the public later this month for an historic half-marathon that will celebrate the UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) four decades of working for the environment and raising public awareness of what needs to be done to ensure the sustainable future of the planet. Organized by UNEP in partnership with the Paul Tergat Foundation and the Athletics Kenya, the 21-kilometre celebratory run on 19 February will start at the Kenya Technical Teachers College in Gigiri, Nairobi. Champion runners Paul Tergat and Patrick Makau will lend their support to the event. Mr. Tergat held the world marathon record from 2003-2007, while Mr. Makau set the new world marathon record at last year's Berlin Marathon. "The marathon in many ways is the starting gun for the global celebrations of UNEP's 40th anniversary, which appropriately will take place in Nairobi. It was in 1972, at the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden, when governments agreed to set up UNEP and later that year chose Kenya to be its home, making it the first UN headquarters to be based in the developing world," said Nick Nuttall, Acting Director of the UNEP Division of Communications and Public Information and UNEP Spokesperson. "There are, as in any marathon, many milestones over the past four decades that extend from UNEP's role in the establishment of landmark treaties covering trade in endangered species to ridding the world of health hazardous chemicals and pesticides. In Kenya, UNEP has supported the government in analyzing the crucial, multi-million economic importance of the Mau forest complex which in turn is catalyzing its restoration. UNEP has also spearheaded the phase-out of lead in petrol in Africa which means people here are no longer exposed to a heavy metal that damages the brains of babies and infants," he added. The event will coincide with the convening of the 12th Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF). Dignitaries and officials from 150 countries attending the meeting are being invited to participate in a shorter five-kilometre run. The two events are expected to attract 1,000 registered participants."Globally, the relationship between sports and environment has been growing steadily so much so that the environment is now a key consideration in almost all sports planning activities. Every athlete requires a clean environment for optimum performance in his or her career," said runner Paul Tergat, founder of the Paul Tergat Foundation."Our athletes have always used sport to bring positive change in society by using their iconic status to endorse community values and aspirations, such as the environment. By identifying with events like the upcoming half-marathon, athletes will lend their hand to efforts towards building a sustainable environment for generations to come," he added.Since 1994, UNEP has been integrating its work on the environment with sport and its initiatives in the world of sport have grown considerably. Today, it advises countries and sports federations on incorporating environmental considerations into all major sporting events. UNEP is also represented on the Sport and Environment Commission, which advises the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on environmental matters relating to the Olympic Games. UNEP also supports the IOC in organizing world conferences and regional seminars on sport and the environment.UNEP has worked on greening the Turin, Beijing and Vancouver Olympic Games and is currently working with the organizers of the Sochi and London Games on ways to minimize and offset the impact of the event on the local environment.In 2001, UNEP organized the Global Forum for Sport and Environment (G-ForSE), a bi-annual forum in partnership with the Global Sports Alliance. G-ForSE brings together International Sports Federations, National Olympic Committees, organizers of major sporting events, civil society organizations and sport and environment enthusiasts to discuss major challenges and achievements in integrating the environment and sport.In support of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20, in June, UNEP is providing assistance to the Brazilian authorities for two major future sporting events: the FIFA World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games in Brazil in 2016."There are many more successes to report, but also a great deal of races left to run and work left to do in order to realize a sustainable century. 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My water heater was running out of hot water real fast. After making a few tests I realized the bottom element was not working. I went out and bought a new element but after installing it still didn't work. The upper thermostat has two positive electrical posts, one that the top thermostat is connected to (the one on the left) and the other is where the bottom thermostat is connected to (one on the right side). I traced the problem to the positive electrical post that the bottom element is connected to. It will not send a charge to the element. It is the weekend and there are no stores open. Until I can replace the upper thermostat, is it safe to connect the bottom element's positive wire to the same post that the top element's postive wire is connected to?
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Deputy 'talks down' would-be jumper from bridge
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – An Orange County sheriff's deputy on Sunday night prevented a 58-year-old woman from jumping off the Santa Margarita Parkway bridge, persuading her to step away from the ledge.
The incident is the fourth such case this year in which deputies have been able to "talk down" people who have threatened to jump off the bridge.
Family members of the Rancho Santa Margarita woman tried unsuccessfully to get her to leave the bridge, said Lt. Brian Schmutz, Rancho's chief of police services.
At 7:02 p.m., Deputy Bart Epley was called after family members of the woman asked police for help.
After Epley arrived, he found the woman with one foot on the roadway and another on the bridge railing, Schmutz said. Epley was able to get the woman off the bridge after asking her to come toward him. Once down, she was taken to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo for a psychiatric evaluation, Schmutz said.
The incident follows a series of recent suicide attempts at the Santa Margarita Parkway bridge as well as other bridges in the city. The attempts have prompted the City Council to reconsider safety barriers and posting of signs at the bridge. Since March, deputies have stopped four people, including the woman in Sunday's incident, from jumping off bridge ledges.
In October, Councilman Jerry Holloway asked colleagues for a second time to consider safety barriers or posted signs at the bridges. He first called for bridge measures during a 2010 emergency meeting following a series of suicides. The council voted 4-0 in October to look into safety measures and is expected to meet early next year. Holloway, who served on the council for a decade, did not seek re-election for his seat in November.
"It's a continuing issue, and it doesn't appear it will be going away," Holloway said at the October meeting. "I want to send staff back to do further studies on preventative measures. I want to explore options and get the newest estimates."
Netting and signs, proven to stop suicide attempts, would cost from $3,000 for signs to $13.6 million for exterior netting, according to a city staff report.
Further complicating the decision, a resident survey taken during that time stated that 78.2 percent of residents polled were opposed to any fencing or netting, citing blocked views and bridge aesthetics.
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It's going to be one of the craziest superhero films in recent memory, and "Justice League" just unleashed an official teaser trailer as part of the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con festivities.
Directed by Zack Snyder, the Warner Bros Pictures project has a theatrical release date of November 10th, 2017 and stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Amber Heard, Jason Momoa and JK Simmons.
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