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The Kindle platform is great for many types of content, but not for all. When I offer my presentations and classes, I have a few slides that help walk Authors through the following choices. Your content might work for all platforms, or not.
For the sake of simplicity, I break eBook platforms into two major categories: PDF, and ePub. Both of these are compatible with Mac and PC platforms, and both can be sold off your own website. And, both can be used for the same content. But they will look quite different.
We all know what a PDF is. Static, colourful, suitable for things like charts, diagrams, fill-in-the-blanks, and of course, easily printable. Designers LOVE a PDF, because they know, without a doubt, that what they see on their screen is precisely what the consumer will see when they purchase it and open it. There is no fluidity to the content. It stays where you put it. This reliability is what caused the explosion of the PDF format in the first place. It can also be distributed and created more easily, and for most people wanting to sell a self-help or business book from their blog or website, the PDF option provides a very smooth experience for the consumer. The creator can use the simplest possible sales mechanism: the PayPal shopping button, which has virtually no maintenance, and is extraordinarily easy to setup, even for non-techies.
Plus, there really isn't much to worry about in terms of things like tech support for the user. Once the consumer has downloaded the PDF, they can even use their Kindle device or software to open the file, as well as Acrobat Reader, Adobe Digital Editions, or various other software, making it extremely user-friendly.
However. (Ahem.) Let's suppose that the user doesn't shop that way for their eBooks. If they do a search on Amazon.com for your keywords, they will miss you entirely. And further, let us also suppose that you want to take advantage of the DRM support provided by ePub-based platforms like Amazon Kindle. And even further, let's suppose that you just don't want to be the one managing the shopping cart – you'd rather leave that to Amazon. And after all that, let's just say you want it on Kindle so that you can win the bet with your know-it-all brother. (Matt, you lose.)
The big dividing line between PDF's and ePubs is that ePubs are really all about text – not design. While they continue to evolve, and yes, images and so on can work beautifully, you're really never quite sure what the consumer is going to see when it gets to their end.The Kindle platform is very user-friendly, virtually eliminates piracy, and allows the reader to conveniently carry their library in their mobile phone. All of that works the way it does because content for Kindle is really just text, and therefore, a very small file size. It's about the raw, flowable text: not charts, not diagrams, not comparison tables, and certainly not large or complicated images.
Upon dissecting an ePub, which is the base of the proprietary Kindle format, you'll find yourself looking at an html file – essentially, a web page. That's right. Tags, text, and image files. Does your content rely on images to explain concepts? Do you have not a piece of prose, but a workbook in which users must perform exercises or fill in blanks? Do you rely on dramatic spacing and a series of complicated indents to set apart portions of your content, such as in poetry?Do you have sidebars or flyouts? Do you rely on colour to make distinctions in the text? If so, you may wish to reconsider the use of the Kindle platform, and instead, stick to PDF's.
While ePubs have evolved dramatically, and continue to do so, the reality is that there is just too much out of your control as the creator of an ePub with a lot of graphics, colour, or special text placement on the page. The content may not look like you expect it to on all devices and all platforms. (And in fact, I can virtually guarantee you that it will not.) If that's the case, will it still make sense? Be readable?
Understanding the nature of the ePub or Kindle platform before we start to write allows us to create content that exploits its benefits, rather than getting caught its traps. For example, novels and non-fiction prose are very well suited to the ePub – Kindle platforms. That is exactly the sort of content for which the platform was invented, and, using even the most basic marketing will virtually guarantee some sales. Creating content that relies on rich descriptions and high-impact language will do best in this situation.
This is why regardless of recent advancements in ePubs, I still caution users to rely on only the most simple formatting when creating content that they intend publish via Kindle, or a multi-platform ePub uploader such as Smashwords. When content is uploaded into useful systems like this, the interface to the creator forces the content to be reduced to its very bones, thereby ensuring compatibility to multiple retail platforms. For ePubs, simpler source content guarantees better results, and that's why the PDF isn't going anywhere: we still need it for its reliability of design and function.


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Mike Gillis is the Oprah of the PTO.
Thomas Drance
September 15 2011 09:30AM
Everyone gets one!
Yes, thats right! You get a PTO Manny Legace, you too Owen Nolan, and you get a PTO Niko Dimitrakos and Anders Eriksson! *cue excited screams*
Today Blake Price tweeted the news that the Canucks management team have invited two more veteran professional hockey players: Niko Dimitrakos and Anders Eriksson, to camp. Both have skirted around the fringes of the league for the better part of the post-lockout era, and both spent at least some time with Modo of the SEL last season. Modo and the Canucks have something of a longstanding relationship (both Sedins, and Naslund are products of Modo's junior team) and it's not a stretch to imagine that relationship played some role in the signings.
32 year old Niko Dimitrakos has an awesome name, but not much useful hockey skill to speak of. Dimitrakos is just about the purest example of a "hockey nomad" you can find - having spent time in the Swiss league, the NHL, the AHL, the KHL, the DEL and the SEL in his career. He's spent time with both the San Jose Sharks and the Philadelphia Flyers in the past and has also previously suited up with the Chicago Wolves. He last saw an NHL game in 2006-2007 when he suited up in five games with the Philadelphia Flyers, going pointless and skating to a -4 while taking three minor penalties. Yikes.
Last season Dimitrakos split time between Modo, and the Manheim Eagles of the DEL. That he put up 15 points in 20 games with Manheim, and was a point per game player in the postseason, should perhaps temper any excitement about Manny Legace's try-out bid.
Anders Ericsson is 36 years old, and has over 500 games of NHL experience, and 36 playoff games under his belt. He spent last season in the SEL with Timra and Modo, playing 31 games combined and contributing 13 points. Ericsson's last season in the show was in 2009-10 when he combined to play 20 games for the Rangers and Coyotes.
Before that he'd spent the previous two seasons with the Flames organization, though he spent all of the 2008-2009 regular season with the Flames AHL affiliate - before being called upon to dress in two playoff games. His last full NHL season was in 2007-08 with Calgary. Luckily for us, this season falls within the "behind the net era" so I can tell you that he was largely sheltered in terms of his zone starts, competition and teammates - yet he still finished somewhat below water.
Many Canucks fans are probably a bit over excited by the presence of particular veterans at Canucks training camp. Though guys like Legace (he's insurance in case Gillis trades Schneider!) and Owen Nolan (Mark Recchi!!) could impress - they're very much long shots to make the team. The sheer volume of PTOs that Gillis and Gillman have given out this summer are proof of that.
A PTO doesn't cost the team anything, it doesn't count against the contract limit and it allows the Canucks to take a cost-free flyer on a veteran player. The invite gives that particular veteran a chance - often a last chance - to impress (either Gillis or a rival GM) and win an NHL job. As Gillman said on the Team1040 - these deals are a "win-win" for both sides.


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Crain's Detroit Business - Largest Accounting Firms 2013
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On March 18, 2013, Crain's Detroit published their Largest Accounting Firms list for 2013. Last year Gordon Advisors, P.C. was listed at #14 and in 2013 we saw no change, and are still holding steady at #14.
We are so proud to be a mid-size professional services firm and we believe the size and structure of our firm is "just right" for the clients we serve. Big enough to handle all the complexities of a company's audit and accounting needs yet small enough to know our clients by name!
It is great to be included in the Crain's publication and we are thankful for everyone that makes up our Gordon Advisors P.C. family!
Press Release: Meredith Calvin promoted to Manager at Gordon Advisors, P.C.
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Gordon Advisors, P.C. would like to announce the promotion of Meredith Calvin, CPA to Manager in their Audit and Accounting Department. She has been a Gordon Advisor team member since 2006 in the Nonprofit Division. As a Manager, Meredith will be responsible for overseeing commercial and not-for-profit audit engagements on a daily basis.Meredith earned her Bachelors of Accountancy degree from Wayne State University. She is a CPA licensed in Michigan and is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Established in 1954, Gordon Advisors, P.C., is one of Michigan's leading public accounting and business consulting firms, respected and recognized for their experience, dedication and commitment to providing exceptional client service. They specialize in Accounting & Auditing, Consulting Services, Employee Benefit Plan Audit, Estate & Trust Services, Exit Planning, Fraud & Forensic Services, Information Technology, Risk Services, Tax Services and Valuation & Litigation.
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Maureen M. Moraccini, CPA has been named Principal of Gordon Advisors, P.C. effective January 2012.
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Avenue Twin Peaks Climber's Log
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|Avenues stroll
Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2016
|Nice little hike from Terrace Hills Dr. trailhead. Took a very leisurely pace and took a little less than 2 hours total car to car. Looks like it would be a great place to snowshoe in the dead of winter.
|Posted Mar 20, 2016 11:38 pm
|Over already?
|Hiked it quickly and also did a little trail running. It's a nice little hike.
|Posted Sep 20, 2014 2:08 am
|Via Perrys Hollow
Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2014
|Great early spring hike. I'm not sure I'd go up Perrys Hollow (aka, the Bobsled Run) again for fear of getting run over by a mountain bike, but the old cars were fascinating. I descended via Spring Gulch.
|Posted Jun 25, 2014 11:06 pm
|Great Spot for sunsets
Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2012
|Quick hike. Great sunset view!! Saw a wolf as well.
|Posted Sep 11, 2012 11:16 pm
|Ryan Borzea
|Great one with kids
Date Climbed: Dec 11, 2011
|Nice short hike
|Posted Aug 29, 2012 5:28 pm
|Avenue Twin Peaks
Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2013
|3/29/2013 Snagged them both after coming off Little Black Mountain.
5/4/2012. This is one of my favorite areas to go trail running.
|Posted Aug 14, 2012 10:47 pm
|Nice view
Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2012
|Came up from Terrace Hills Drive. Easy walk for a great view.
|Posted Mar 26, 2012 3:44 pm
|Up I Go
|01/06/12 It was a summit first for two of my friends and my new puppy. Could see the Ghost of Lake Bonneville from the top (aka The Inversion) =)
01/07/12 in combination with Little Black. Made for a great run
|Posted Jan 5, 2012 10:59 pm
|From Perrys Hollow TH
Date Climbed: Dec 22, 2011
|Pleasant way to begin the calendar winter, a dusting of fresh snow to liven things up. With ZeeJay. Went on to Little Black Mountain and beyond.
|Posted Dec 23, 2011 12:34 pm
|Nice side trip
Date Climbed: Dec 22, 2011
|Started at Perrys Hollow and climbed Twin Peaks first, then Little Black Mt, and then all the way to the high point of Black Mountain. It wasn't bad until after Little Black Mt at which point we had to choose between knee deep snow or lots of brush. 13 miles RT and over 5000' of elevation gain.
|Posted Dec 22, 2011 10:32 pm
|Cold Day
Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2010
|It was a cold day up on those "twins"
|Posted Sep 29, 2011 2:57 pm
|Matthew Van Horn
|Very attractive in Spring
Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2011
|Run from Ave Twins to Mt Van Cotttttt in the AM.
|Posted Apr 21, 2011 2:39 pm
|Confused but Up!
Date Climbed: Jan 28, 2011
|Went up on nice winter day. Took 3 wrong turns and ended up going direct up the west face. Managed to turn a routine hike into a sporty climb. Pretty views!
|Posted Jan 28, 2011 7:24 pm
Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2010
|A cold and windy quickie in between snow storms. Nice little hike though.
|Posted Dec 30, 2010 7:30 pm
|Matthew Van Horn
|Nice walk
Date Climbed: Feb 14, 2009
|Nice stroll in the foothills above SLC.
|Posted Dec 20, 2010 2:39 pm
|Avenues Twin Peaks
Date Climbed: May 5, 2002
|There were giant illuminated Olympic rings on the Avenues Twins during the 2002 Winter Games. I remember some people were concerned about possible environmental damage the rings may cause, but when I went up there in May 2002, I could see no damage at all.
|Posted Oct 6, 2010 2:51 pm
|Short & Sweet
Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2010
|Close to home and a fun quick hike. Not much else to say except a good view!
11/30 & 11/31/13 - 2nd Ascent via mt bike to ride down the Terror segment! Also almost up there the following day to ride Steep & Deep.
4/11/14 - biked scrappers, steep & deep
|Posted Sep 15, 2010 10:14 pm
|Easy Going
Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2010
|I was going to wake up early to do a harder peak, but woke up late. I still wanted to get out, so I decided to do the Twins. Started from 650 E and 18th Avenue. Very easy hike. Offers great views of the mountains and of the city.
|Posted Apr 11, 2010 10:58 am
Date Climbed: Dec 6, 2009
|up and down in less than 2 hours for an afternoon snack.
|Posted Dec 7, 2009 2:36 am
|backyard workout
Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2009
|Have hiked there a few times from various starting points, and when I'm on a mountain-biking kick, I'll ride in the area almost weekly. Love the area and views. I live just down the hill from the Capitol, and have gotten stuck my head the aesthetic appeal of getting to a peak from my front door and back entirely by human power (no driving to a trailhead). So far this is the only peak I've done that for (it's 11 miles roundtrip, ~2000' vertical): spring 2009 by mountain bike (the easier method, obviously had to hike the last push), and now fall 2009 as a run (about 2 and a half hours roundtrip).
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Preparing for OpenSolaris @ home
By user12625760 on Oct 09, 2009
Since the "nevada" builds of Solaris next are due to end soon and for some time the upgrade of my home server has involved more than a little bit of TLC to get it to work I will be moving to an OpenSolaris build just as soon as I can.
However before I can do this I need to make sure I have all thesoftware to provide home service. This is really a note to myself to I don't forget anything.
Exim Mail Transfer Agent (MTA). Since I am using certain encryption routines, virus detection and spamassassin I was unable to use the standard MTA, sendmail, when the system was originaly built and have been using exim, from blastwave. I hope to build and use exim without getting all the cruft that comes from the Blastwave packaged. So far this looks like it will be simple as OpenSolaris now has OpenSSL.
An imapd. Currently I have a blastwave version but again I intend to build this from scratch again the addition of OpenSSL and libcrypto should make this easy.
Clamav. To protect any Windows systems and to generally not pass on viri to others clamav has been scanning all incoming email. Again I will build this from scratch as I already do.
Spamassassin. Again I already build this for nevada so building it for OpenSolaris will be easy.
Ddclient. Having dynamic DNS allows me to login remotely and read email.
Squeezecenter. This is a big issue and in the past has proved hard to get built thanks to all the perl dependacies. It is for that reason I will continue to run it in a zone so that I don't have to trash the main system. Clearly with all my digital music loaded into the squeezecentre software this has to work.
I'm going to see if I can jump through the legal hoops that will allow me to contribute the builds to the contrib repository via Source Juicer. However as this is my spare time I don't know whether the legal reviews will be funded.
Due to the way OpenSolaris is delivered I also need to be more careful about what I install. rather than being able to choose everything. First I need my list from my laptop. Then in addtion to that I'll need
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
It's not often that one can come away from a 20-point loss and be comforted in the fact that your team played well in a losing effort. Not that it makes the team or the coaching staff satisfied but the Emery High Spartan basketball team knows that they have an excellent shot at playing Wasatch Academy one more time and it is always said that it is tough to beat a good team three times in a row.
Wasatch Academy, one of the best five teams in Utah in any classification, traveled to Emery last Friday night to play their second region game with the Spartans and the home fans were excited by the effort of their team. Even though Emery lost 78-54, the game was not a blowout as the score might suggest.
Emery won the first quarter 18-16 to lead the game after that period. The players and the fans hung on every good thing that happened on the floor. Emery fell behind 39-29 at the half as the Tigers scored on 11 of 13 possessions in the period. There is nothing a team can do when their opponent is that hot.
With just over two minutes left in the third quarter, Emery on a pair of free throws by Gavin McDermott pulled within six points at 48-42. Emery then trailed by nine after three quarters and then Wasatch Academy ran away with the fourth quarter to claim the region title and to go into this week's first round of state playoff with the number one seed from region 15.
Emery will travel to Moab this Tuesday night to face Grand in a game that will decide the second place seed in the region. Emery and Grand are tied in region 15 with 5-4 records. The winner will be seeded second and the loser will be seeded third. Emery defeated Grand earlier in the season 68-54 at the Spartan Center. Emery had a big final period in that game to claim the win in a game that was closer than the final score might indicate.
Against Wasatch Academy, Dillon Wilstead was the leading scorer for the game with 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the first quarter. McDermott scored 16 points and had 8 rebounds against the athletic, lanky Tigers. Gavin is the leading rebounder in 2-A basketball and the seventh leading rebounder in the state. Bailey Faimalo scored 9 points, had 3 steals and 10 assists in the game. Faimalo leads both 2-A and the state in assists for the season and is second in 2-A in steals. Also scoring in the game was McKlane Allred with 9 points, Drexler Tanner with 2 points and Beau Roundy with 1 point.
Wasatch Academy finished the season with a 20-1 record while the Spartans are 14-6 with a game to go. If the boys defeat Grand this week then their 2-A play-in game will be at 8:30 a.m. this Saturday at Orem High School against Rockwell. If they lose the Grand game, their game will be at 1:30 p.m. against either Layton Christian or Merit Academy.
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James brings the Heat, tops Lakers
LOS ANGELES – The Lakers' descent into infamy continues, and LeBron James was the one pushing them down Thursday night.
The circled game on the NBA calendar when the 2012-13 schedule came out arrived at Staples Center with the Heat in the Eastern Conference atop the standings on their side and the Lakers in the Western Conference ... not.
Then James dominated with repeated forays into the Lakers' paint and keyed Miami's 99-90 victory with 39 points on 17-of-25 shooting, seven rebounds, eight assists and three steals.
The Lakers took Coach Mike D'Antoni's pregame point of emphasis to move the ball quickly against Miami's swarming defense too literally and threw panicked passes all over the court, but Miami's poor jumpshooting kept the game close throughout. Despite Pau Gasol returning from a five-game concussion absence, the Lakers didn't have the bounce down the stretch to rally: Miami scored the game's final nine points.
D'Antoni jokingly talked about jumping out of his hotel-room window last week during the Lakers' five-game losing streak, but he said before this one that the Lakers' rough plight — unlike Miami's in the 2010-11 season — shouldn't be drawing the same kind of public derision.
About James saying the negativity for the Heat was worse, D'Antoni laughed and said about James and his 2010 free agency: "Probably because I don't think he handled 'The Decision' very well."
James handled the Lakers awfully well, including taking over defensive duties against Kobe Bryant in the final minutes and orchestrating a suddenly executing Miami offense. Meanwhile, Dwight Howard airballed a free throw, and Steve Nash shot off the side of the backboard on consecutive Lakers late-game possessions.
Announced as the top NBA All-Star vote-getter Thursday for the third time in his 17-year career — just ahead of James — Bryant paid a price for again sacrificing early shots while trying to get Howard involved on offense, as Howard prefers. Bryant shot just 8 for 25 from the field, scoring 22 .
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About Reflection Eternal
Lyrical prodigy Talib Kweli and extraordinary underground hip-hop producer DJ Hi-Tek comprise Reflection Eternal. Kweli -- who's name literally means "seeker of truth" -- also owns a small bookstore in Brooklyn and is more than just an average MC, being also a key to the Mos Def collaborational LP Black Star. He first met Hi-Tek in 1994 while visiting Cincinnati, and appeared on a track from Hi-Tek's group Mood. After Reflection Eternal's inception in 1997, the pair were signed to indie powerhouse Rawkus Records, where they released their first single "Fortified Live" b/w the indie sensation "2000 Seasons." The best way to describe Talib Kweli is as an erudite wordsmith prodigy; he incorporates political issues, complex metaphors, vivid imagery, a braggadocio rhyme style, and an overall charisma into his precise lyrical presentation. Although Reflection Eternal is an "underground" hip hop group in principal, the relevance of Kweli's lyrics and the resonance of Hi-Tek's production propelled them to the forefront of quality hip-hop. Reflection Eternal was also featured on Mos Def's album Black on Both Sides, as well as the antiestablishment opus album entitled The Unbound Project. The duo's self-titled debut LP was actually filed under the name of Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek. In 2010 the duo reunited to release another collaboration, Revolutions Per Minute, under their Reflection Eternal moniker. ~ Nick Pfeiffer, Rovi


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The Castle Valley Pageant will be presented July 31, Aug. 1-2, and Aug. 5-9 at the pageant site on DesBeeDove Road in Castle Dale. Beginning at 6 p.m. and running until the pageant begins at 8:30 p.m., a Pioneer Village will be available for visitors to see first hand how life was for the pioneers. Prior to visiting the Pioneer Village and the Castle Valley Pageant, be sure to stop in at the Castle Dale rodeo grounds for a lamb fry dinner prepared by the Emery County youth city council members.
The Castle Valley Pageant is in its 31st year. The Castle Valley Pageant has been an annual tradition in Emery County dating back to 1978. Montell Seely is the man with a vision when it came to the pageant. He wrote a story to depict the early settlers to Emery County who came from the Sanpete Valley. The settlers were instructed to settle the Castle Valley by Brigham Young, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was the last order or directive he gave before passing away. Montell has a passion for bringing the stories of the pioneers to life. He wants to make their stories very real for the generations of today and those people yet to come. Part of preserving this story has been the presentation of the Castle Valley Pageant each year. The pageant grew from a two night production to eight nights.
The pageant has taken on a life of its own and for the 25th anniversary of the pageant, Montell and his wife Kathryn and other family members prepared a book of the history of the pageant along with stories from those who have been actively involved in the pageant over the years. Many actors have come and gone, but there are some who have been involved in the pageant for the past 30 years never missing a beat.
Montell had the idea for a pageant in the back of his mind since he was a missionary in the Central Atlantic States, he was assigned to labor on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in North Carolina. The Cherokee Indians produced a pageant to tell their story of how the army rounded up the Cherokee Indians and marched them all the way to Oklahoma. This tale of their journey became known as the "Trail of Tears."
Montell as a young missionary had the opportunity to see this pageant and it made an impression on him. He had long thought Emery County needed a pageant and wished someone would put one together. He never thought that someone was him, he wasn't the pageant writing type, just a farmer; not a writer.
But, things began to change, in 1977 the LDS church initiated what they called the Activities Committee. Carol Driggs was called to be the Cultural Arts Specialist. She asked Montell who was a first counselor in the Bishopric at the time, exactly what her job was to be. Montell said to her, "What this area needs is a pageant that will tell the story of the colonization of Castle Valley. One that will pay honor to the stalwart pioneers who settled this valley." Driggs answered, "If someone will write the script, I will certainly try to direct it."
After several attempts to get local writers involved, it came down to Montell writing the script or watching his idea fade away. So he along with Kathryn began the chore of writing the pageant. Montell didn't see himself as a writer and it was a time consuming laborious process. Creating dialogue for the characters and interaction between the characters took a lot of time. The key for Montell was using real stories for the script, things that happened to the people along their way into the Castle Valley; a baby being born along the way, a baby dying along the way, a reluctant wife; all became story lines for the script.
The story of Wink and Anna in the pageant is based on Montell's grandparents dilemma of whether to come to the Castle Valley, before or after their baby was born. In those days, if you were absent from a homestead for more than six months, you would forfeit your claim to the land and a squatter could take over. In the end, the trip is made with a midwife in tow and the baby is born along the way.
The story of Joe and Tilda was based on real settlers named Joseph and Matilda Curtis Boulden. Their baby passed away above Upper Joe's valley and was brought on into Castle Valley to be buried.
Montell based the story of the reluctant wife on two couples he knew where the husband was willing to come to Castle Valley, but the wife didn't want to leave the comforts of the Sanpete Valley which was already settled. Niels Peter Miller and his wife Ellen were one of these couples. Miller made his wife a dugout which was a cut above many at the time. Upon their arrival in the valley, Ellen said, "Has it now come to this that I have to live underground? This line is in the pageant script. Many of the reluctant wives came to love the Castle Valley, but some never did. Grandma Montell upon arriving in Emery County tells how that was the first time she ever swore, uttering, "Damn a man who would bring a woman to such a God-forsaken spot."
Montell thinks this shows the spirit of the woman, not afraid to speak her mind, filled with emotion. But, she didn't quit, she didn't go back and stood by her husband in the Castle Valley soil.
Another scene, Montell said had to be in the pageant was about water issues, water was and still is always a topic for debate.
When Montell finished the script, Driggs told him the story lacked romance and needed a love story. So the story of the courtship of Abe and Neva was added to the script. There were many single men who left Sanpete to come to the Castle Valley leaving sweethearts behind. Ken Driggs wrote the love song for Abe and Neva's scene.
Montell then set upon the task of finding the spot for the pageant to be held. It needed to be outdoors and have a theatre feel to it. He searched high and low, discarding several sites, when on a trip up the church mine road to Des-Bee-Dove. He found the spot. He got out of his pickup and walked up a hill, trudged through some cedars and there it was, laid out just as he imagined. He thought, 'This is the right place.' His soul was filled with joy as he scanned the site and knew it had been prepared for this purpose of bringing the story of the Castle Valley pioneers to life.
The site came to life with the pouring of a concrete pad for the stage and benches for seating. A dugout was constructed in 1978 by Wayne and Elaine Wilberg. A log cabin was donated in 1987 by Perry and Olive McArthur of Huntington.
Everything came together and the first production was held Aug. 11 and 12, 1978.
The pageant has evolved and changed through the years to what it has become today. Now it seems another change is in the works. The pageant went from a local production to being one of the church sponsored pageants similar to the Manti Pageant, Hill Cumorah and others.
Seely welcomes locals and out of town visitors to come and enjoy the pageant experience. The pageant will not run in 2009 and will be produced again in 2010 so don't miss this year's event.
New to the pageant this year is the starting time of 8:30 p.m., just before dark. This will allow long distance visitors to return home at an earlier hour. The pageant cast members will also mingle among the Pioneer Village visitors.


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The Miss Emery Pageant was held on Saturday evening at the Emery High Auditorium.
Seven girls were in the pageant including: Jaicelyn Shakespaere who was crowned as the 2013 Miss Emery, Laurel Jefferies was crowned first attendant and also received the Spirit of Miss Emery award. The second attendant was Savahana Hall. The ticket sale winner was Jaicelyn Shakespaere. Other contestants participating included: Savannah Woolsey, Melissa Walkenhorst, Kelsie McElprang and Kelcey Gordon.
The show opened with the production number by all the contestants and the Miss Emery 2012 MarKette Tanner. Mark Tanner and MarKette Tanner were the emcees for the event.
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Michael J. Saks
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Jurimetrics, Vol. 47, p. 357, Spring 2007
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The 5k course will begin at Assumption Park at the base of the Ambassador Bridge and continue along the beautiful Windsor Riverwalk. Both runners and walkers are welcome. The registration fee includes a t-shirt and a post-race celebration at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. The race is open to the law school community and the public.
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UDM Law strives to teach students to be both skilled practitioners and compassionate professions. The fellowships funded the the Public Interest Fellowship Program expand the School's longstanding tradition of service to the community and provides students the opportunity to learn while making a difference. Fellowships allow students to work in the public interest sector, enabling them to fulfill their call to serve and work toward the public good. Students selected to receive the fellowships spend approximately eight weeks as summer interns at nonprofit organizations, serving or advocating for the poor, disadvantaged, marginalized, or underrepresented of society.
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Admission to the PTA Program is highly competitive and, therefore, the program's expectations of students enrolled in the program are quite high. Students must demonstrate an excellent work ethic if they are to succeed within the program and profession and should be prepared to devote the necessary time and energy to complete the program if admitted. It is expected that all program students will adhere to the program's guidelines related to legal, ethical and safety issues. Other highly desirable traits include:
The deadline to apply to the program is 5:00 PM on April 1. The program is not responsible for late or misdirected mail. Students who wish to submit their application packet in person should contact the Program Director by e-mail to coordinate a time at email@example.com.
The SCC PTA Program can be completed in the equivalency of five semesters and, therefore, students enrolled in their final semester of high school or those with no prior college experience are welcome to apply to the program. If accepted, the student is required to begin classes in the summer following their high school graduation. While all students with an interest in the profession are encouraged to apply, those ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class with a composite score of 20 or better on the ACT examination are highly competitive. For applicants completing the GED, students receive points based upon performance on the GED Exam.
The program annually hosts Pre-Admission Conferences for high school seniors and those with no prior college experience. Students wishing to attend one of these conferences are required to pre-register by contacting the PTA Program Director at email@example.com.
The SCC Physical Therapy Student Organization participates in a number of charitable and professional causes and is quite active on SCC's campus. The organization has volunteered at a number of events in the past, including the Kentucky Special Olympics, Shriners Hospital for Children's No Limits Sports Clinic, Camp TJ, Camp Heart to Heart, God's Food Pantry, Shoes4Kids and other worthwhile causes.
In addition, members of the organization have attended the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association's Fall and Spring Conferences and the American Physical Therapy Association's National Conference and Exposition, Combined Sections Meeting and National Student Conclave. The organization is open to all college and high school students interested in the profession of physical therapy or who enjoy participating in volunteer activities. For a list of upcoming meeting times and events, contact the PTA Program Director at email@example.com.
Check out SCC News & Events to find out when class terms and enrollment begin. See your Program/Option Coordinator for details. For more information on becoming a student at SCC follow our Admissions Checklist for becoming a student at SCC.


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Communities Across the Nation Work Tirelessly to End Hunger. Join the Movement!
USDA took one step closer to ending hunger in America today with the announcement of 14 Hunger-Free Communities Grantees. The important goal to end hunger and improve domestic nutrition is a top priority for the Obama administration, and an aspiration our innumerable partners have rallied around.
Those commitments from non-profit and faith-based organizations, state and local governments, private industry, and from the public to end hunger in their communities is nothing short of amazing. It's a movement that has gained strength, in part because it's an achievable goal. It's also becoming clear that if we work together to ensure our nation's hungry people have access to nutritious foods, much headway can be made on the front.
Our 14 Hunger-Free Communities Grantees and their network of partners have supported this mission by designing innovative projects to address hunger at the community level. While some of our grantees will be providing outreach to ensure those in need have access to nutrition assistance and education resources, others will be conducting research to determine the extent and causes of hunger and developing plans to eradicate it once and for all.
We can end hunger in America…but there is no one solution. The good news is that those working on these grants share this belief. While USDA's nutrition programs create an effective foundation, we know that it takes a variety of approaches, large and small, local and national, to reach all of those in need of assistance. You are the key. You know your community best, you are familiar with your community's existing resources, and your creative solutions are abundant.
What can you do right now? For starters, consider volunteering with local organizations like our Hunger-Free Communities grantees and their partners. You can find out more about our Grantees and the work they are doing by visiting our website.
So whether it's working to distribute meals at local food pantry or engaging local businesses to alleviate food insecurity in your community, we urge you to join the movement!
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"Grief Is Not Forever, But Love Is"
HELPER-Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Connie Johnatakis Kosmack, age 62, passed away May 14, 2007, with her husband and sons by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born May 13, 1945 in Hiawatha, Utah to Jim and Chole Allred Johnatakis.
Married Johnny Kosmack, Feb. 5, 1965 in Price.
Connie had a deep devotion and love for her family. Her family and friends were the most important part of her life, and she made sure of that. Whether it was the "Greek Easter" outgoings with family, sharing time with her grandsons, or her occasional gambling trips with Johnny, Connie always found something special to share with others.
She was a lifelong resident of Carbon County where she retired from PacifiCorp at the Huntington Plant. She enjoyed cooking, working in her garden, shopping, and listening to music. Connie leaves behind a legacy that will last a lifetime.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Kosmack, Helper; sons, Kirk Kosmack and David Reynolds, Coventry, R.I., Tom Kosmack, Roosevelt; three grandchildren, Carsyn, Kyle and Ty Kosmack; four sisters and one brother, Johnny Johnatakis, Salt Lake City; Elaine Norton, Wellington; Mary Lee Greenland, Longview, Wash.; Shirley Cooper, Price; Betty Workman, Sandy.
Preceded in death by her parents, and brother Jimmy Johnatakis.
Funeral service was held Fri,, May 18, 2007, 1 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family was at Mitchell Funeral Home Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
KENILWORTH-Arline Margaret Houton Brown, age 91, passed away May 20, 2007, in the loving arms of the Heirloom Inn in Price.
She was born May 10, 1916 in Red Lodge, Mont. to Ray and Bertha Bloom Houton
Married Wilfred "Bill" Russell Brown, Sept. 5, 1936 in Red Lodge, Mont.; marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Bill preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 2005.
Sister Brown was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she was the organist of the Scofield Branch for the past 31 years. From her earliest days she was always drawn to music. Whether it was playing the piano or organ, teaching lessons, playing the accordion, or singing, she was inspiration to all. Her love of music helped lay the foundations for her faith, family, love, and her life.
Arline lived for others and her fondest memories were those that she shared with her wonderful family in Scofield. For her years of dedication she was honored with the Lifetime Service Award in Music.
Arline was known by many for her love of the color purple, and to many she was fondly referred to and recognized as the "Purple Lady". She enjoyed bowling, taking pictures, crocheting, and she received many awards for her photography and crocheting. Sister Brown will be always be remembered for warmth, big smiles, and the musical memories that her little fingers shared with us.
Survived by her three sons, Ray (Patricia) Brown, Magna; Kenneth (Carol) Brown, South Jordan; Terry Brown, Price; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Margaret Jane Henrie; grandson, Terry LaVar Brown; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Brown; and a sister, Betty Stork.
Funeral service, Fri. May 25, 2007, 10 a.m., Helper LDS Stake Center. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and at the church Friday one hour prior to service. Interment, Cliffview Cemetery, Price.
PRICE-Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother and friend, Wayne Hubert Harris, age 91, passed away May 16, 2007 at his home.
He was born April 13, 1916 in Monticello, Utah to Joseph Hubert and Emma Corline Hadden Harris.
Married Elma Ileen John, June 24, 1939 in Farmington, N.M.; marriage later solemnized in the Mesa, Ariz. Temple in 1942.
Wayne was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where served as an Explorer Scout Master. He served in the US Army in the Horse Cavalry in Ft. Riley, Kan. and overseas in the Philippines where he was a cook and baker.
Wayne was very active in his community and while living in Durango, Colo. and Moab, Utah he served in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff. He also spent many years working in the uranium mines, coal mines and the mills throughout Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. His years of labor have came to an end, but the sacrifices that he gave for his country, family and work will live on forever.
Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Elma Harris, Price; children, Oliver (Barbara) Harris, Blanding; Elma (Ivin) Palmer, Flora Vista, N.M.; Ruth Nicol, LaSal, Utah; Linda (Ron) Kennedy, Cleveland, Utah; Bonnie (Bob) Crum, Kirtland, N.M.; Jo Ellen (Clay) Atwood, Price; Chad (Sandra) Harris, Monticello, Utah; Nivana (Jeff) Hocker, Red Mesa, Colo.; Orlin John Harris, Naturita, Colo.; sister, Ida Harris Elkins (age 97), Trowbridge, Calif.; 47 grandchildren, 118 great- grandchildren and seven great- great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son-in-law, Ervin Sheets; granddaughter, Justina Sheets; son-in-law, John Nicol; and grandson, James Harris.
Funeral service, Sat., May 19, 2007, 10 a.m., Price 11th LDS Ward Chapel. Family was at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price Friday evening 6-8 p.m. and at the church Saturday one hour prior to service. Interment, Sat., May 19, 2007, 6 p.m., Kline, Colo. Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.
HONEYVILLE, UTAH - Robert Merrill Davis, 69, our loving husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away Tues., May 15, 2007 at home with his loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Robert was born Feb. 4, 1938 to Mable Gerber Davis and Owen Davis. He was raised in Wellington, Utah. Spent many summers on his grandpa's ranch.
Dad grew up with and later married his sweetheart Loraine Grace Draper Nov. 15, 1957. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. From this union came four wonderful sons and two beautiful daughters.
Dad's greatest joy was his family and times spent together camping, hunting and family activities. He enjoyed working on his farm raising his animals, planting a garden to share with family and friends.
He retired from Thiokol after 37 years of dedicated service.
Dad was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Honeyville First Ward.
He is survived by his wife, children: Kurt, Kyle (Kathy), Scott, Boyd (Terri), Kaelyn (Shane) Robbins, and Laci J.; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his mother, Wellington, brothers: Keith and Douglas and sisters, Gayle Wallace, Cherilyn Piper and Valynne Spencer.
He is preceded in death by his father.
A funeral service was held Mon., May 21, 2007 at 12 (noon) at Honeyville LDS Ward Chapel, 2620 West 6980 North, Honeyville. Friends and family called from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and Monday from 10:30-11:40 a.m. at the church. Interment at Honeyville Cemetery.
We would like to thank the staff of Hospice Alliance, the many friends and family who showed their love and support.
We love you Dad. You are a great example of enduring to the end.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com
SPRING GLEN/TAYLORSVILLE- Nora Elizabeth Mower Llewelyn, age 83, passed away peacefully May 17, 2007 at her son's home in Taylorsville.
She was born Aug. 28, 1923 in Fairview, Utah to James and Florence Spens Mower.
Married Wallace Isiah Llewelyn, Oct. 13, 1938 in Burlington, Wyo.; marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Wallace passed away April 24, 1974.
Nora was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a longtime resident of Carbon County where she worked as a waitress at Jeanselme's Restaurant in Price for many years. She was an avid reader and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survived by her four sons, Wallace (LaRue) Llewelyn, Sundra (Catherine) Llewelyn, George Llewelyn, Rodger (Audree) Llewelyn; son- in-law, Mac Tidwell; brother, Lawrence (Betty) Mower; sisters, Naomi Trujillo and Belle Prince; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Joan Tidwell.
Funeral service, Tues., May 22, 2007, 11 a.m. Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Tuesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.


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Buehler started his career in 1973 as a Boating Ranger and "Second Man" at East Canyon State Park. He moved over to FFSL the same year. His career there included law enforcement, wildfire investigation, deputy director and finally director and State Forester.
A nationwide search for Buehler's replacement will commence immediately.
The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands manages, sustain and strengthens Utah's forest, rangelands, sovereign lands and watersheds for its citizens and visitors.


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"She could never, looking backwards, remember a time when she had not known that a woman's failure or success in life depended entirely upon whether or not she succeeded in getting a husband" When in the company of a young man a dutiful daughter should immediately assume an air of fresh, sparkling enjoyment. She should not speak of "being friends" with him-a young man is either eligible or he is not-and never, but never, should she get herself talked about, for a young girl who does so is doomed. "Men may dance with her, or flirt with her, but they don't propose." It would be quite a coup for a girl to find a husband during her first season, but if, God forbid, three seasons pass without success, she must join the ranks of those sad women who are a great embarrassment to society and, above all, to their disappointed mothers ...With such thoughts in mind, how can Monica fail to look forward to her first ball?
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Born to Count Henry de la Pasture and his novelist wife, Delafield (1890-1943) was brought up according to strict Late Victorian precepts, but failing to ensnare a husband, she entered a convent in Belgium the moment she was 21. Having recovered from this experience she became a VAD, (voluntary nursing for the war effort) and wrote her first novel. Delafield started publishing in her mid twenties and the year her fourth novel Consequences was published, she married Paul Dashwood, a civil engineer turned land agent; three years in Malaya was followed by life in rural Devon. Many of her novels and short stories are semi-autobiographical or stem from her experiences living abroad and in the rural countryside.
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Debates of June 6th, 2001
House of Commons Hansard #73 of the 37th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was agreed.
- Endangered Species
- Prostate Cancer
- Clean Air Day
- Raoul Wallenberg
- Persons With Disabilities
- D-Day
- Table Tennis
- Mondial Des Cultures De Drummondville
- D-Day
- Linda Robar
- Maison Mathieu Froment Savoie
- D-Day
- Persons With Disabilities
- George Leslie Mackay
- Saint John Flames
- Rights Of Children
- Employment Insurance
- The Environment
- National Defence
- Justice
- Employment Insurance
- National Defence
- The Environment
- The Economy
- Agriculture
- The Environment
- Transportation
- Shipbuilding
- Fisheries
- Free Trade Area Of The Americas
- Heritage Canada
- Road Transportation
- Health
- Presence In Gallery
- Government Response To Petitions
- Committees Of The House
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Motions For Papers
- Parliament Of Canada Act
- Adjournment Proceedings
- Parliament Of Canada Act
- Division No. 126
- Food And Drugs Act
2 p.m.
The Speaker
As is our practice on Wednesday we will now sing O Canada, and we will be led by the hon. member for Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore.
Endangered Species
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Peter Adams Peterborough, ON
Mr. Speaker, one of the important pieces of legislation before the House prior to the election was the endangered species bill. That bill has been reintroduced. I urge all members on all sides of the House and the government to work together to provide strong federal protection for endangered species.
We are proud to be the best country in the world to live in. Surely we should in return make it the best country in the world for other life forms to live in. We have a chance here to produce laws that lead the world. Let us seize that chance and pass the strongest endangered species legislation ever.
Prostate Cancer
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Ted White North Vancouver, BC
Mr. Speaker, June 24 is the date for this year's "Do It For Dad" Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer to raise funds to aid research in prostate cancer.
When I took part in the very first of these runs four years ago, hardly anyone talked about prostate cancer. However times have changed and no one is hiding the fact that four members of the House have had prostate surgery in the last nine months.
For this year's run many members of the House have already sponsored me with $20, $50 and even $250 donations, but there is still time to contribute. Last year the run organizers were able to announce that MPs of Canada in all parties had contributed the single largest lump sum in aid of the run for prostate cancer research. We need to lead by example and do it again.
Mark your calendar on June 24, Mr. Speaker, and send me your cheque. Mark your calendar as well on October 30, which will be PSA day on the Hill when you can have your PSA test for prostate cancer.
Clean Air Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Geoff Regan Halifax West, NS
Mr. Speaker, today is the third annual Clean Air Day, a time to increase public awareness and action on cleaning the air we breathe and on climate change.
At this time the government of Nova Scotia has embarked on a public review of the province's energy strategy. We have long known about the links between our use of fossil fuels, our health and our environment. Today with newer and better technologies we are seeking cleaner, more efficient means of heating our homes and uses for alternative energy sources to power the world around us.
Partnerships must be fostered between governments and private industry to develop and expand our use of environmentally cleaner energy sources to reduce our dependency on traditional, non-renewable energy sources. I encourage all Nova Scotians to get involved in the review process as it impacts on the daily lives of each and every one of us.
Raoul Wallenberg
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Irwin Cotler Mount Royal, QC
Mr. Speaker, the establishment of Raoul Wallenberg Day recognizes this lost hero of the Holocaust, this Saint-Just of the nations, whom the UN characterized as the greatest humanitarian of the 20th century for having saved more people in the second world war than almost any government.
It is an historic initiative that will have enduring resonance. We will be recognizing, teaching and inspiring Canadians about the unparalleled and unprecedented heroism of Canada's only honorary citizen who, in his singular protection of civilians in armed conflict, signified the best of international humanitarian law; who, in his singular organization of humanitarian relief, exemplified the best of humanitarian intervention; who, in his warning to Nazi generals that they would be held accountable for their crimes, foreshadowed the Nuremberg principles; who, in saving 100,000 Jews, personified the Talmudic idiom that if a person saves a single life it is as if he saved an entire universe; and who, in having the courage to care and the commitment to act, showed that one person can make a difference, that one person can confront radical evil, prevail and transform history.
Persons With Disabilities
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Carolyn Bennett St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, this past weekend in Montreal I had the pleasure of participating in the Inclusion by Design conference of the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. The conference coincided with access week from May 27 to June 1.
The goal of this progressive international event was to focus on planning for a barrier free world, one that would include all people regardless of ability and encourage universal policies both within government and in the community at large. This vision of inclusion is shared by the subcommittee on the status of persons with disabilities. As chair it is my hope that the declarations developed over the weekend will be implemented.
The Minister of Human Resources Development reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to ensure that Canadians with disabilities get the supports they need to participate fully in society. The minister stated that we need to focus on understanding the labour market and the challenge it presents to Canadians with disabilities. We must recognize that universal access is fundamentally about human rights and social justice.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Leon Benoit Lakeland, AB
Mr. Speaker, we sit in the House of Commons today with the privilege of serving our country because our ancestors fought to make it so.
Fifty-seven years ago today on D-Day 14,000 Canadians were fighting, many dying, on the beaches of Normandy. The soldiers were mostly kids the ages of my three sons.
D-Day has often been called the beginning of the end of World War II. Despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles our soldiers fought on bravely. By day's end Canadian troops had progressed further inland than any of our allies. If Canada became a nation at Vimy Ridge we reinforced it on D-Day.
Our country has a long and proud military history which has helped purchase our freedom. Today I thank our veterans not only for their service and sacrifice but for ensuring I do not have to send my sons to war.
Table Tennis
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Sophia Leung Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House that the Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Federation of B.C. will host the first international table tennis tournament to be held from July 23 to July 29 in Vancouver.
The Prime Minister, the premier of British Columbia and the executive administrator of the Hong Kong special administrative region have endorsed this special event. The whole tournament will be broadcast by Shanghai television for viewers in China.
I congratulate the president and the many volunteers of the Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Federation for their initiative and effort to make this event possible.
Mondial Des Cultures De Drummondville
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Pauline Picard Drummond, QC
Mr. Speaker, in my riding since 1982, the organizing team of the Mondial des cultures de Drummondville has created an exceptional event in my riding. This event has become one of the greatest festivals in the world in its category.
Every year, for the ten or so days of the festival, some 15 to 20 countries delegate talented folk ensembles to act as their ambassadors and to delight audiences with the expression of their traditions, the richness of their dances, music and culture.
Later this afternoon in the Centre Block some of the members of Mackinaw, a group from my riding, will be giving us a little preview of the festival.
I would like to take advantage of their presence in Ottawa to invite the public to attend the 2001 version of this extraordinary folk festival, held this year July 5 through 15 in Drummondville.
You will all be very welcome.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
John O'Reilly Haliburton—Victoria—Brock, ON
Mr. Speaker, today is the 57th anniversary of D-Day. Fifty-seven years ago allied and Canadian troops established a bridgehead in France which would lead to the liberation of northwestern Europe.
It is difficult to imagine the conditions our troops faced as they disembarked on the German occupied beaches of Normandy. Laden with equipment, some were dropped off in water that went over their heads. They were greeted on the shores by enemy artillery, machine guns, barbed wire and mines.
Even though the landings were a success more than 1,000 Canadians were killed or wounded on D-Day. By the end of August when the allies had succeeded in breaking out of Normandy, Canada had suffered more than 18,000 casualties of whom 5,000 lost their lives.
Today we take the opportunity to pay tribute to the great courage and devotion of our troops in that campaign. Let us never forget.
Linda Robar
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Deborah Grey Edmonton North, AB
Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to a good friend who has been a great source of strength and encouragement to me over the last 12 years: my executive assistant, Linda Robar.
Linda is retiring at the end of June after working on the Hill for 32 years. She started in 1969 on the research staff of the PC Party. From 1972 to 1983 she worked with the hon. Walter Baker, MP, and then she worked with the hon. Alvin Hamilton, MP, from 1984 to 1988.
In March 1989 I came here as the lone Reform MP. I needed qualified, skilful help to get me oriented quickly to Parliament Hill. Linda has certainly more than fit the bill. She has managed my office for 12 years, made sure I fit in the right place at the right time and generally kept my very busy life organized.
Linda is retiring to spend more time with her husband Ernie and their family, and of course to further develop her fabulous chocolate business.
Many people on the Hill in various parties and many of the staff who have worked here over the years have become good friends with Linda. This afternoon I am hosting a great big thanks to her in my office. She is one of the many staff who have made all our lives here as MPs easier. I will miss her.
Maison Mathieu Froment Savoie
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Marcel Proulx Hull—Aylmer, QC
Mr. Speaker, since 1993, the Maison Mathieu Froment Savoie has been bringing support and comfort to patients and their families.
The mission of this non-profit community organization is to provide accommodation and comfort to residents of the Outaouais who are terminally ill. Over 200 people have benefited from its services since the palliative care centre was opened in January 1999.
I would like to pay tribute today to the wonderful work being done by the employees and volunteers of this organization, who provide a warm family atmosphere to terminally ill people in the Outaouais.
My best wishes for a long life to the Maison Froment Savoie, executive director Suzanne Fitzback, spokesperson Françoise Boivin, and president Robert Gendron.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Peter Stoffer Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore, NS
Mr. Speaker, I bring to the attention of all parliamentarians the fact that this is the 57th anniversary of D-Day.
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador sent many of its finest young people to the beaches of Normandy so that millions of Europeans can be free. On a personal note, some of those Europeans were my mother, my father and my oldest brother.
As a Dutch born Canadian, I owe a debt of gratitude to those brave Canadian men and women who gave so much so that I could live in freedom. On behalf of parliamentarians across the country, I would like to read the following:
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We shall remember them
I salute all the veterans and our current military personnel.
Persons With Disabilities
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Robert Lanctôt Châteauguay, QC
Mr. Speaker, in Quebec this is the week of persons with disabilities. I would like to remind the House on this occasion that, since 1996, the Office des personnes handicapées du Québec has promoted their rights and must continue to do so, despite all the progress made to date.
As a member of the Sub-committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities of the Standing Committee on Human Resources and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, I can say that we still, unfortunately, need to become more aware, even though, as the slogan for the week says, "Together, everyone wins".
For a number of years, Quebec has been the leader in integrating persons with disabilities. The Bloc Quebecois believes it is time to follow Quebec's lead and achieve the objective of fully integrating people with disabilities into society.
Integration is vital. It is up to us to see to it right now, because, indeed, together, everyone wins.
George Leslie Mackay
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
John Finlay Oxford, ON
Mr. Speaker, on June 2 a heritage plaque was unveiled in Embro, Ontario, marking the 100th anniversary of the death of the Reverend George Leslie MacKay, a renowned Presbyterian missionary who hailed from Zorra township in my riding of Oxford.
In 1872 Reverend MacKay founded the first Canadian overseas mission in Tamsui, Taiwan. Until his death, he served the needs of the people of northern Taiwan in many ways. He trained the local clergy while ministering to members of the 60 churches that he established. He also founded a hospital and several schools, including Tamsui Oxford College. The first school was built with funds MacKay raised during his first furlough home to Oxford in 1881.
Today George Leslie MacKay remains a national hero in Taiwan. As we honour his memory, it is my hope that future generations of Oxford residents will learn more about the extraordinary accomplishments of this exceptional man.


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Stiletto 18″ TIBONE TBII-15 Hammer , Stiletto Tools, $263
Until I saw this tool I thought a hammer was just a hammer, but this one is something special. Made of titanium, it provides the striking force of a hammer twice its weight, and has some neat features built into it as well. You can stick a nail to a magnet mounted in the top, then run it through a slot in the top of the hammer head for one-handed nail setting. It also has a patented side pull nail remover. This is a hammer you'll own for the rest of your life.