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Debates of May 3rd, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #116 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was environment.
- Question Period
- Government Response to Petitions
- Committees of the House
- Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada Act
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act
- Kitchener Rangers
- Randy Kapashesit
- International Trade
- Human Rights
- 2012 RBC Cup
- Mefloquine
- Manufacturing Industry
- Beef Industry
- Great Places in Canada
- Polish Constitution Day
- Daniel Larouche
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- World Press Freedom Day
- Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada
- World Press Freedom Day
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- National Defence
- Ministerial Expenditures
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Access to Information
- National Defence
- Official Languages
- Environment
- Sealing Industry
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Official Languages
- The Budget
- Foreign Affairs
- Status of Women
- Science and Technology
- The Environment
- National Revenue
- Finance
- Freedom of the Press
- Presence in Gallery
- Business of the House
- Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act
- Canada Labour Code
Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act
Government Orders
1:40 p.m.
Kevin Lamoureux Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, there is no seniors crisis. There is no need for the government to look at increasing the age for OAS from 65 to 67. The government knows that. The Parliamentary Budget Officer knows that. There is no justification for increasing the age of retirement in Canada from 65 to 67.
In the budget, the government says it will cut 19,000 jobs. Many of those jobs will be the types of jobs that provide services to vulnerable Canadians from coast to coast. That is the real impact this budget will have.
The government has chosen to bring in time allocation, and this is not the first time. We can talk about back-to-work legislation for unions at Canada Post. We can talk about Air Canada back-to-work legislation. We can talk about the pooled pension program and the Canadian Wheat Board. In endless legislation, the government has brought in time allocation to prevent legitimate, good, solid debate in the House of Commons. Instead, we have a minister who wants to pay $16 for a cup of orange juice.
The government's priorities are all wrong. When will the government bring in the type of legislation that will deal with our environment through the front door as opposed to the—
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1:40 p.m.
Eve Adams Mississauga—Brampton South, ON
In fact, Mr. Speaker, our priorities are squarely focused on the priorities of Canadians, average Canadians who are struggling to meet their bills, struggling to make their mortgage payments, struggling to ensure that their children can go to hockey practice or soccer practice. These are people who work every day and then sit in their car and commute back home. They are focused on putting groceries on the table. That is why we have reduced taxes in every possible way we can. That is why we want to ensure that money is left in the pockets of average Canadians to spend on their priorities.
I do not believe that we can tax our way to prosperity. I do not believe any government can do so. Our record speaks strongly to that. Our country is the most successful country coming out of this recession.
If the opposition members have serious concerns about helping Canadians, they would stand in support of the budget.
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1:45 p.m.
Malcolm Allen Welland, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to enter the debate, but not so pleased to see that we are again faced with time allocation, especially when we are debating a bill that is so big. All too frequently time allocation seems to be the habit of the Conservative government, which decides it will simply crunch everything in. This is not a four-page bill, as some of them are; this is 400 pages that impact not only the budget but a multitude of other agencies and regulations, and it will dramatically change many areas.
I would like to share my time with the hard-working hon. member for British Columbia Southern Interior.
In earlier comments the member for Fort McMurray—Athabasca talked about this tale. I believe the member for Ottawa South asked him to please explain what the tale was about. I do not mean the tail on a donkey; I mean the tale with "e", which is more like Aesop's Fables. He talked about the NGOs and charitable organizations that are going to be impacted because of their charitable status and that foreign oil companies will get them to do their bidding, especially when it comes to his riding of Fort McMurray—Athabasca.
I had a quick peek to see which foreign oil companies he was referring to. They are BP p.l.c., which I believe is a British company; Chevron, which I believe is an American company; ConocoPhillips; Exxon Mobile Corporation; Imperial Oil; Korea National Oil Corporation; Nippon Oil; Royal Dutch Shell; and Sinopec, the state company of China. They are not actually donating money to charities to get them to engage in destroying our energy policy; they are mining the oil sands. Why on earth would they ever give money to other folks to stop them from doing the very thing they are doing?
There are more foreign national companies in the oil sands than one can count. That is okay; no one says that is a bad thing, but for the member to suggest that somehow foreign companies are trying, through the back door of an environmental group with a charitable status, to lobby to stop what is happening when they are indeed doing it is the height of incredulity. Who would believe it for a second?
Clearly it was a bit of a fable. Maybe it was a mixed metaphor. Maybe that is what it was. Maybe I just did not quite get the mixed metaphor about the foreign oil companies that are actually mining. Bless them, they are entitled to do that. This country is a trading nation, and they can come here if they play by the rules. It is a little unfortunate that the state oil company of China made sure it got a sweetheart deal to ship out raw bitumen and did not actually create jobs in Alberta for Albertans or, better still, in Sarnia for Ontarians. I leave that to the Conservatives to defend, because clearly that is not something we did.
I have heard from the other side that when it comes to OAS, we have this demographic bump, which I happen to be part of. I am at the tail end of the baby boomers. There are others in the House who are at the front end of the baby boomers, but we all know that there is this demographic bump. However, it is a bump; it is not forever. It is a bump. When we are finished with the bump and go back to the other end—a little piece beyond the bump, because we will all, unfortunately, meet our maker—that group will be gone, and we do not have another baby boomer group after that. Is the government now suggesting that once that happens, there will be no reason for the retirement age to be 67 and we will go back to 65 when that group is gone?
Clearly it is about planning for the demographic that existed and that everyone knew about. Back in the 1960s, everybody knew there was a demographic called the baby boomers. Now a plan should be put in place, and the plan does not need to include retiring at age 67. Most actuaries across this country have said that it is not needed, that it can be financed, that it can be done properly if we make the choice.
Over and over again I have heard my colleagues on the other side say there will be fewer people working to support seniors, as if seniors do not pay taxes. There is this misbegotten belief that when one becomes a senior, it is a tax-free holiday for the rest of one's life. That is not true. Seniors pay into the system like everyone else, but they are made to sound as if they are some sort of parasite on the system, drawing money out and not actually doing anything for the country. I find that a very difficult thing to swallow, because clearly these are the folks who built this great country; we should have respect for them, but I really believe that has not happened.
I would say to the government that there is no legitimate, logical, rational reason to go to age 67, but then again, that would not quite go with its policy, would it? Still, there is no need to go to 67. There is no need to do it and there is no sense in doing it. The government should leave the age at 65.
The one thing that is rational and logical and the one thing that absolutely will happen is that when seniors living in poverty get to the age of 65, they will live in poverty until they are 67 because of what the government is doing. That indeed will be the reality for them. However, that reality does not need to happen, and the government should prevent it from happening by amending the bill and making sure that the age is kept at 65. I would ask the government to do that.
One of the things in the bill reminded me of the days in the province of Ontario when we had a Conservative provincial government back in the 1990s, led by a premier called "Harris". I remember a number of folks from that government because I get to see some of them here. There are cabinet ministers in this place who were cabinet ministers in that place. I believe in 1995, or it might have been the spring of 1996, one of the first bills that Mr. Harris created was an omnibus bill that changed regulations and the face of Ontario for the worse. It attacked the poor and went after everyone else. Now we see it again. It is déjà vu all over again.
Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act
Government Orders
1:50 p.m.
Gary Schellenberger
Who was the leader of that government before that?
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1:50 p.m.
Malcolm Allen Welland, ON
Actually, the leader of the government before that is now a Liberal. Things change in life. At some point in time, leaders decide to do other things.
One of the things that bothers me a great deal in the bill is about the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and people need to be concerned because things get hidden in the bill. On the surface of it, many aspects of this agency appear to be on their way to being privatized, which sets a dangerous precedent.
Sheila Weatherill, who was hired by the Conservative government to look at CFIA, said that part of the reason the listeriosis crisis broke out was that there were not enough public inspectors doing the work that needed to be done to keep our food safety system and keep our food safe. She recommended that be changed. To give credit to the government, it decided to make the change, but now it is going back on those changes.
The government is moving backwards. It would take us back to a place before the listeriosis crisis of 2008, a place where the food inspection system would not be as rigorous as it should be and would not live up to the standards that Canadians expect or think it is, which is even worse. When Canadians think they have a certain standard in place and it turns out not to be true, they lose faith in the system.
On the labelling piece, as it starts to unravel, if there is a complaint or health concern about a label, I am not sure who the contact would be, but I guess it would be a 1-800 number. People would call 1-800-something to say that they did not like the label. The response might be, "Are you validated to complain about that label?" Of course, the answer would be no, they are not validated, and therefore they would no longer have a complaint. If someone called CFIA, they would say, "Sorry, we do not do that anymore. We have handed that off." Whom would we call for health and safety complaints about labelling and food? Would it be a call centre? Where would it be and how would it be staffed? Would it be staffed with folks who just follow a chart that says if the question is Y, answer X, or if the response is Q, make it a P? Who knows?
Clearly this government has rammed a whack of legislation into a budget bill and made it an omnibus bill, which it did not have to do. Oversight is needed, whether on environmental regulations, CFIA or the multitude of other things in the bill. The government could have brought the budget implementation bill, which would have taken care of the piece that it is required to do, and we could then have debated the other legislation piece by piece. We could have had an honest, open debate in a democratic fashion and not be faced with time allocation.
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Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Linda Duncan Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, I admire greatly the work the member does in this House, particularly in the area of agriculture.
I know that the hon. member shared my concerns, and many Canadians' concerns, when the government snubbed its nose at existing law that required that it consult with farmers on the Wheat Board, and when the government snubbed its nose at the order of the court that it ought to obey the law.
The hon. member heard the member for Fort McMurray—Athabasca basically saying, and encouraging, that we should now spend millions of dollars for Revenue Canada to investigate the very organizations that are going to help small communities, first nations and Métis settlements to intervene in the review of major projects that might impact them.
As I have mentioned in the House previously, there actually is an obligation on the Government of Canada, a commitment, to provide advance notice of an opportunity for consultation, for anybody in North America who might have a concern with the proposed new environmental law.
I am wondering if the member shares my concerns about not just the content of this bill but the manner in which the government is bringing these matters before this House.
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1:55 p.m.
Malcolm Allen Welland, ON
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague from Edmonton—Strathcona. I note her great work and the great career she has had in the environmental movement, working on behalf of all of us across this land. She deserves a great deal of credit.
The member is absolutely right about process. There is no reason to stuff this bill with environmental protection regulations that are going to be done away with. There is no excuse for it. There was no need for it. It is absolutely reprehensible that it has actually happened. It should not have occurred.
When it comes to the environment, one of the things I have learned, and I am not an environmentalist, far from it, is that the air we breathe around here moves from somewhere else and the water that goes through that stream moves from somewhere else. We cannot build a wall around that environment and say we are living in the bubble.
What is done here or over there will indeed impact where we are here. That is a troubling piece, when all of that impact can have not only a hemispheric piece, an interaction, but indeed a global piece. As we used to say, think globally, act locally.
At the end of the day, it is about how we act. It is not about how we have inaction. It needs to be action. This is about to bring us inaction, and that is not a good start.
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1:55 p.m.
Pierre Lemieux Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture
Mr. Speaker, as I listened to my colleague speak, he brought up the issue of food safety and I am very glad he did.
I believe the member is facing a dilemma, because he and his associates asked that we do more for food safety. I am happy to tell him what he probably already knows, that there is an additional $51 million in this budget for food safety, to enhance our food safety systems.
I am so interested in knowing exactly how this member will vote. I already saw how he voted on the budget, but as I told him during question period, he has an opportunity to redeem himself during these budget implementation votes. He can vote in favour of additional funding for food safety, just as he has been asking for.
How does the member respond to that?
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1:55 p.m.
Malcolm Allen Welland, ON
Mr. Speaker, I did not realize I had gone that far down the list that I needed to be redeemed. If I need redemption, I hope my hon. colleague will help me find it. It is probably a horse running in the fourth, but then again Fort Erie is closing the slots and that may actually do away with the raceway, so there may not be any horses there anymore.
It is abundantly clear, and this parliamentary secretary knows it, that this one-term funding that has been dropped in for this one budget year will disappear. He knows it and so does the minister. It will disappear. The budget will decrease, along with the agriculture budget, which got hit by 10%.
If anybody needs to redeem themselves, I would suggest it is my hon. colleague across the way and the minister who allowed the agriculture budget not to be trimmed but to have a meat cleaver taken to it. It had its arm chopped off to the tune of 10%-plus.
That is where redemption ought to be for farmers. It ought to be for that minister and that parliamentary secretary to stand up for farmers and fight to get that money back to make sure that farmers across this country are looked after, protected and well maintained. That did not happen through this minister and parliamentary secretary.
Kitchener Rangers
Statements By Members
May 3rd, 2012 / 2 p.m.
Peter Braid Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and to pay tribute to Steve Bienkowski, winner of the Lions Club 2011 Citizen of the Year award for Kitchener—Waterloo.
Steve is the chief operating officer of the Kitchener Rangers and the impetus behind their ongoing success over the past decade. The Kitchener Rangers may be out of the playoffs, but they are still winners in our community.
Under Steve's leadership, the Rangers have become strong community partners, making important contributions to our region's economy and generous donations to local charities.
In addition, the team's emphasis on player participation in the community reinforces the hockey heritage of our region and provides role models for aspiring young players and fans.
Please join me in saluting Steve Bienkowski and thanking him for his outstanding contributions.
Randy Kapashesit
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Charlie Angus Timmins—James Bay, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great leader and a good personal friend, Randy Kapashesit, chief of MoCreebec on Moose Factory Island. The people of the James Bay are shocked that a leader who had so much vision was taken from us so suddenly.
Randy was an advocate for aboriginal equity. His vision for sustainable cultural and economic development for the MoCreebec people involved the building of co-operative housing and the immensely successful ecolodge on Moose Factory.
Randy also had an international vision. He worked with the United Nations North American Indigenous Peoples Caucus. He was planning for the 2014 conference.
However, Randy also loved music, ideas and people. Whenever we were in the presence of Randy, we knew we were in the presence of someone who was very profound and special.
I am deeply sorrowful that I cannot be there with his family and community as they say goodbye. However, on behalf of the New Democratic caucus, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his partner Donna, his children Waseyabin and Ajuawak and the people of the Moose Factory region who have lost a great leader.
International Trade
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Bernard Trottier Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, international trade is truly a kitchen table issue. It means opportunities for Canadian business and for Canadian jobs.
More than 60% of Canada's annual income and the jobs of one in five Canadians are generated by trade. Canada's advantage is enhanced by strong people-to-people ties with countries around the world.
Canadian business, including those in my riding of Etobicoke—Lakeshore, applaud measures taken by our Conservative government, including the signing of trade agreements with Panama, Costa Rica, Jordan, Honduras, Columbia and Peru and the modernizing of free trade agreements with Chile and Israel; the pursuit of new trade agreements with the European Union, India, Japan, Morocco, Ukraine and the great trading nations of the Pacific rim; the beyond the border initiative to streamline trade with the U.S.A., our largest trading partner; the lowering of corporate taxes, making Canada a preferred country to establish headquarters and create jobs; and maintaining the lowest deficit and debt ratios in the G8, underpinned by the world's most stable financial sector.
We have expanded opportunities for Canadian businesses, Canadian young people and Canadian families.
Human Rights
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Judy Sgro York West, ON
Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, I attended an event at Nathan Phillips Square, organized by members of Toronto's Vietnamese community, specifically the Vietnamese veterans.
The ceremony was intended to help commemorate and remember those who have given so much in the name of national service. It highlighted the differences that make us unique, but more important, it helped us to pay tribute to the qualities and the goals that unite and cause us to work co-operatively for a better tomorrow.
In effect, the ceremony called upon the Vietnamese government to respect basic human rights and it called upon Canada's government to redouble its efforts to show leadership on this issue. These are qualities that all Canadians can support.
Because of this, I would like to extend a special note of congratulations and thanks to all of those who work tirelessly to advance this positive message of peace, collaboration and justice for all.
2012 RBC Cup
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Bradley Trost Saskatoon—Humboldt, SK
Mr. Speaker, this Saturday, Canada's national Junior A hockey championship will commence in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. One hundred and thirty-three teams from 10 leagues make up the Canadian Junior Hockey League and all start their season with the goal of making it to the RBC Cup. These teams represent the best of hockey in small-town Canada, a place where people play for the love of the game.
This year, the tournament is being hosted by the town of Humboldt, whose Humboldt Broncos will show the Woodstock Slammers, the Soo Thunderbirds and the Penticton Vees the same thing they recently showed the Portage Terriers: how hockey is really meant to be played.
The Broncos, who have twice won the national Junior A hockey championship, are an active part of the community. They love their fans and Humboldt loves its Broncos. That is the key. The Broncos will defeat the Slammers, clobber the Thunderbirds, upend the Vees and embarrass the Terriers, not just with superior hockey skills, though that will soon be evident, but they will win the RBC Cup because they have the greatest hockey fans in the country, fans who will provide the heart necessary for victory.
Congratulations to Humboldt and its great volunteers for hosting the RBC Cup.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Francine Raynault Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the courage and determination of Sonia Scalzo, a constituent in Joliette who, for the past six years, has been working hard to raise awareness among Canadians about the military's use of the internationally controversial anti-malarial drug mefloquine.
The drug is meant to prevent malaria, but it can have serious side effects for some people, including hallucinations, anxiety and aggression.
The United States stopped systematically prescribing this drug to its soldiers in 2009, but we continue to administer it to our Canadian troops.
After Ms. Scalzo's lonely six-year battle and seven refusals by the Canadian Forces ombudsman to investigate mefloquine, I am joining her in calling for a thorough review of this important issue.
I want to thank her for her exemplary courage. Her tenacity is an inspiration to all the soldiers and military families who have been affected by mefloquine.


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Updated on 15 January 2013
Dr Rajesh Gokhale, director, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) is quite optimistic about the drug discovery efforts being put into various areas. He opined that systems biology is quite relevant to the drug discovery. Citing an example he said, "Isoniazid, an antibiotic that is used to treat tuberculosis targets 16 proteins on Mycobacterium tuberculorsis. The biggest challenge is taking up the conservative model rather than alternative model, where no target is defined."
In order to capitalize on its competitive advantages and remain ahead of competing markets, India must take active steps to attract research investment. These include the introduction of self-financing and revenue-generating fiscal incentives, encouragement of capacity building measures, continuing regulatory reform, and initiatives in specific research oriented education and training. The timely implementation of these measures will be critical to build a pipeline or what we may call a lifeline for the future needs of healthcare industry.
Suhasini Bhatnagar 22 January 2013 at 06:31 PM
I completely disagree with your idea that there is a deficit.Infact i believe there is an excess. Infact I am not wrong in saying that the amount of natural medicines present in India is far more than anywhere else in the world.we may be lacking the chemicals to try out in a set systeem but my argument is why do we neeed a set system at all.We have so many religious books
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Merry Snowy Christmas
Love & Peace to the World
I'm glad you like it, and I'm pleased to have bought a christmas tingle to you via the miracle of the internet. Feel free to spread the link across the community of christmas forums, I'm sure that some of you must be on more than one!
Don't you have bigger stores and displays in the USA?! If so could you post a link to them?
not sure if this will work but this is a famous Christmas store in Michigan, the state I was born in and lived 40+ years in and would you believe it, I NEVER went to Bronner's but I did make it to Frankenmuth once. www.bronners.com
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I'm suprised that has happened. Even in tough times people want to escape into christmas. The Keydell is the only display of that size that I know of in central southern england. There are other garden centres that have christmas displays but not to that scale.
So let the raucous sleigh bells jingle,
Hail our dear old friend kris kringle,
Driving his reindeer across the sky.
Don't stand underneath when they fly by.
I finally got to see it in real life. WOW! Though in my case it was a bit like trying to pour a lot of liquid through a narrow opening into a small vessel. I had to go and sit down, it was a bit too much for me and I felt quite emotional at the end of it all...
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So let the raucous sleigh bells jingle,
Hail our dear old friend kris kringle,
Driving his reindeer across the sky.
Don't stand underneath when they fly by.


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Canada drops opening match in World League men's volleyball qualifier
OTTAWA – Canada lost its opening match in first round of the FIVB World League qualifying on Friday night falling to Slovakia 28-26, 22-25, 25-23, 25-23 in the first of a two match series. .
With the victory, the Slovakians vying for a first ever berth in World League play, leads the series three points to zero. The series is based on a formula of the winning team earning three points for a 3-0 or 3-1 win in sets and two points for a 3-2 win. The loser in the first instance would receive 0 points and one point for a 3-2 loss.
''We played well at times but we miss playing more of these kinds of matches,'' said Canada's head coach Glenn Hoag. ''We don't manage situations well at times and we made a couple of crucial errors in the third set and it cost us.''
One of the many highlights inthe exciting match for the 2,000 fans at Scotiabank Place was a great comeback by the Canadian team in the fourth. With Fred Winters of Victoria serving, the Canadians scored eight straight points to overcome a 12-20 deficit.
''The the way the team reacted being down in the fourth was very good,'' said Hoag. ''Dallas (Soonias) and Nick (Cundy) came in and really played well.''
Gavin Schmitt of Saskatoon was the top Canadian scorer with 22 points while Winters and Toon Van Lankvelt of River, Man., added 13 apiece.
''We just have show the poise we had in the fourth set from the beginning of the match,'' said Winters. ''We are way too tentative at time and we need to be more aggressive.''
Divis Lukas led the Slovakian attack with 23 points while Milan Bencz and Emanuel Kohut added 14 each.
''I know my players want this and they are prepared for this,'' said Slovakia's coach Emanuele Zanini. ''They are good fighters and we are happy with this victory. But this is just the first step and we expect another fight tomorrow night.''
Game 2 goes Saturday at Scotiabank Place at 7:30 pm. The winner of the series advances to the second round of qualifying next month.
The FIVB World League, now in its 22nd year, is a 16-country intercontinental tournament that runs for over a 6 week period every summer and offers the biggest cash prizes in the sport.
For more information: www.fivb.com and www.volleyball.ca


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The Emery County Commissioners met in their regularly scheduled meeting on May 7 at 4 p.m. Commissioners Ira Hatch, Randy Johnson and Drew Sitterud were present as well as Sheriff Lamar Guymon and County Attorney Dave Blackwell.
The first item on the agenda was Pat Snowball, personnel director. She discussed the retirement of a full-time library employee who will be replaced with two part-time positions who will cover both the Castle Dale and the Emery libraries. Snowball will begin recruitment of these positions. The commissioners recommended a letter of appreciation be sent to the retiring employee.
Snowball said a new economic director has been selected and brought before the commission for approval. Marlin Eldred has been selected for the position and he will begin on May 20. Seventeen people were interviewed for the position. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve Eldred for this position. Temporary positions in the weed and mosquito department were approved. A 90 day position in the GIS department was also approved. The position will include work in the field as well as recording field work on the computer.
The next item on the agenda was the approval of the check edit list, additional claims, requisitions and dispositions.
Floyd Johnson was on hand from the Bureau of Land Management with an update. He said the deadline for submitting comments on the San Rafael Route Designation is closed. "We are reviewing all of the submittals. At least 2,000 of these comments are form letters from outside of Utah. We are discussing how to address comments from outside the state.
"We are finishing up items on the initial scoping for the resource management plan for land use planning. We will be mailing out a detailed summary to keep people apprised of where we're at. We've had 600 letters of distinct comments from across the country, mainly from Colorado and Utah. We've had 4,000 letters mainly from California, Colorado and New York for requests to establish the Red Rock Wilderness. About 300 people attended the scoping meetings.
"A baseline report regarding air, mineral and socio-economic issues will be available in draft form which will serve as a baseline map. We also need to move on the Price River Resource plan. We have a good basis of what's there. We've been communicating with the GIS from Emery County on the area," said Floyd Johnson.
A question on how many letters actually dealt with issues on the BLM travel plan was asked. Johnson said about three quarters of the comments were form letters and 300-500 dealt with specific issues in non-form letters. "I expect a lot of people to bring up the same issues," said Johnson.
John Healy from the forest service was next with an update. He said the Arapeen Trail map is now available at no cost. "This map will provide information to the public on what trails are available and the final product is out now. It has been a collaborative effort between Sanpete and Emery counties OHV users.
"The drought really has us concerned. We visit the forest every day and the water isn't there in the stock watering ponds. Especially on the lower half or third of the mountain. We have a 10 percent reduction in grazing in effect and possibly another 25-35 percent reduction in the future. Operators are anticipating this reduction and trying to get ready for it.
"The road management gates which have been used to reduce damage on roads in Joes Valley and upper Huntington Canyon have been a success. However, the Ferron gate has been torn out and we are replacing it. Normally acess to Willow Lake isn't available until June but it will open as soon as possible. The gate is a $3,000 loss for the forest service," said Healy.
Elaine Zieroth, forest supervisor, was next to address the commission. She talked about the process they are beginning to revise the forest service plan. They are looking at what has changed since the plan was implemented and looking for ways to do a better job. They hope to develop a better understanding of the role of the forest in the socio-economics of the county. Emery County has cooperating agency status with the forest service and will work with them on public involvement. She also mentioned they will be working with Wes Curtis from the governor's office and other forests as well. Curtis will help the forest service contact the counties and establish information on how decisions on the forests effect the communities. "We plan on using local resources such as the public lands council in this process," said Zieroth.
Commissioner Johnson said they welcome the opportunity to have cooperating status with the forest service. Zieroth pointed out the contract is non-binding and they hope to establish a relationship early in the process. She said they hope to involve the public in the process probably by winter. Access is the big issue, she said, as well as recommending if any land on the Manti is suitable for wilderness. They are required by law to make these recommendations.
Commissioner Hatch wondered about the situation on the South Manti. Zieroth explained they had lost in court but had plans to take a different approach. "We are committed to try to get some value out of the dead trees in the area," she said. It was determined that Val Payne would be the contact person between the county and the forest service.
The next item on the agenda was Paula Wellnitz and a discussion of the Care-a-van program. She explained the program as providing transportation to people for needed dentist and doctor appointments; who are otherwise without transportation to get to these appointments. She has been a volunteer for four years with the program. She became concerned when she wasn't receiving any calls to transport people. She called the Price office and was told it's a matter of money. So Wellnitz decided to approach the commission on the matter.
Commissioner Johnson explained the circumstances. He said the county originally handled the Care-a-van and it was quite expensive to operate. It was determined that the board of health would take over the program and write grants to help with the operating expenses. The county budgets $90,000 annually to the board of health to help with the Care-a-van and other programs. Since the board of health took over the cost has escalated. Commissioner Johnson pointed out that the county is concerned about keeping it going. They will look at either running it themselves or sending more money to the health district so it will continue to function. The contract with the health department is up in July and a decision will be made prior to that time.
The next item on the agenda was the approval for a donation to the Emery County Community Theatre for $250. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of participation in the Universal Hiring Program 2002 and the COPS in schools 2002 program. If successful in applying for the grant it would be for $75,000 over a three year period to hire an officer specifically for schools. Concern was brought up over the clause in the grant which includes hiring the officer at the end of the three year grant period. Commissioner Johnson said they would need to look and see if it is within the perimeters of the budget to maintain that person after the three years.
It was determined that they would apply for the grant and if the hiring of the officer at the end of the three years wasn't within the budget they could always turn down the grant at that time. It was also mentioned that they would talk to the school district to see if they have any available funds which could be used along these lines.
The next item on the agenda was Kent Michie explaining the consideration of a resolution to approve the adoption by the Municipal Building Authority of Emery County of a parameters resolution authorizing the issuance of not more than $4 850,000 lease revenue and refunding bonds, Series 2002; and related matters. Michie mentioned they anticipate the interest rate to be somewhere between 4.5-5 percent. He pointed out a few items left to come together with the audit report, annexation and the rating of the bonds. He said by the June 18 commission meeting these items should be worked out. Wells Fargo is the underwriter for the bonds. A notice to citizens of bonds will be released and Michie recommended the commission adopt the resolution. Michie estimated the money to be in the bank by June.
The next item on the agenda was the consideration and approval of the emergency declaration of drought for Emery County. This declaration will put Emery County in line for future funding with various agencies including the BLM, forest service, farm service agency, homeland security, state and national economic development, department of agriculture and others.
The next item of business was the approval of two business licenses. One for Gaylene Conder for Millsite Restaurant and the other for Tracy Aikens for a technological and consulting business.
The prior meeting minutes were approved. Commissioner Hatch reported that he had been to the joint highway committee meeting in St. George concerning rural road development and state park road development. He said they are on line for finishing the Goblin Valley road by 2006 for the planning and design phase.
Commissioner Sitterud mentioned he had attended the petroleum meeting which was very interested. The next commission meeting will be held on May 21 at 9 a.m.


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19th Century Survey PrintsAbout the Surveys
The United States and Mexico Boundary Survey
The United States and Mexican Boundary Survey (1848-1855) was an exploring expedition commissioned by the U.S. Congress and conducted under the auspices of the Department of the Interior by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers. It determined the exact U.S.-Mexican border west of El Paso, Texas (the terminus point of the natural border provided by the Rio Grande River), after the conclusion of the U.S.-Mexican War (1846-1847). Prompted by vague wording in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the annexation of Texas several years earlier, the boundary survey was extended to include the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, and ultimately, by 1855, explored parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Led by Major William Emory, the boundary survey also documented the resources of the land in question, recording the new territory's geography, mission settlements, the flora and fauna, and the American Indian tribes, knowledge critical to fixing a beneficial boundary line for the United States. The survey's findings were published in three volumes between 1857 and 1859.
The United States Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere
The United States Naval and Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere (1849-1852) was a scientific and exploring expedition commissioned by the U.S. Congress and conducted by the Department of the Navy to gather astronomical data in Santiago, Chile. The South American city's map coordinates approximately mirror the latitude and longitude of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Corresponding observations of Mars and Venus in both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres were hoped to measure solar parallax and provide a definitive Earth-Sun distance by observing Mars and Venus. Though this was the expedition's primary goal, leader Lieutenant James Gilliss dispatched Lieutenant Archibald MacRae to explore the area from Uspalatta Pass to Buenos Aires in 1852-1853, where he collected scientific and anthropological artifacts. The expedition's findings were published in four volumes between the years 1855 and 1856.
The United States Pacific Railroad Survey
The United States Pacific Railroad Surveys (1853-1855) were commissioned by the U.S. Congress and conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers to map routes for a transcontinental railroad line through what had become the American West. The competition of Congressional interests, relating to home constituencies, decided the many different exploratory routes. The surveys comprised several expeditions and routes from the central part of the country to the west, and north and south along the west coast. Some of the parallel (and horizontal) lines of latitude across the country were used as directional guides to the surveying expeditions. Along with topographic information about these routes the survey participants also prepared studies of the natural history and the ethnology of these areas. The survey findings were published in twelve volumes between 1855 and 1860 titled the Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Railroad line, after the work of the surveys, ran close to the 38th parallel, through the center of the country.
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Lithograph of "Cascades of the Columbia"
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- The lithographic firm of Sarony, Major & Knapp (1857–1867) of New York printed this lithograph of "Cascades of the Columbia" originally drawn by John M. Stanley (1814–1872) of Detroit (1834–1840, 1864–1872) and Washington, D.C. (1850–1860). The illustration was printed as Plate XLV in the "General Report" of volume XII of Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, "Narrative Final Report of Explorations for a Route for a Pacific Railroad, near the Forty–Seventh and Forty–Ninth Parallels of North Latitude, St. Paul to Puget Sound". The volume was printed in 1860 by Thomas H. Ford in Washington, D.C.
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- 1860
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- Stanley, John Mix
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- Sarony, Major, & Knapp
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- Stanley, John Mix
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- Stevens, Isaac Ingalls
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- Ford, Thomas H.
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- U.S. War Department
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Topographic Command
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- 1978.0612
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Fundraiser planned for Delaney Brown who's battling leukemia
MOUNT PENN, Pa. - Community members in Berks County are gathering support for a little girl with leukemia.
"It was the most devastating thing to hear," said Jennifer Capone-Brown.
That is Jennifer Capone-Brown recounting the moment she found out her seven-year old daughter had leukemia. Delaney Brown was initially diagnosed with a rare form of diabetes. But then her mother says Laney still did not feel well.
"She was so tired. Just pain in her legs mostly. She could not walk," said Capone-Brown.
That is when doctors diagnosed Laney with a rare form of leukemia. But her mother says that did not stop Laney from being an uplifting little girl.
"She is just such a fighter. She is so strong, she is optimistic. She never complains. She is always looking at the good side of things not the bad. She tries to have fun every day. She plays jokes on the doctors, the nurses, things like that. She is a fun girl," said Capone-Brown.
Store owners at the Learning Express Wyomissing saw that happiness and decided to have a fundraiser to support Laney.
These rainbow loom bracelets are Laney's favorite to make. So if you buy any supplies on Saturday, 50% of the proceeds will go to Laney.
"The number of customers that want to help her is amazing. It really is. So anything I can do. I wish I could be the magic cure of it," said Learning Express owner Erica Orient.
Laney's mother says she was amazed when the store owners wanted to host a fundraiser for her daughter.
"The community is so tight knit and loving of my daughter. And you know, people willing to come out and help someone they have not met or do something for someone. It just shows how much good is in the world," said Capone-Brown.
The fundraiser is at Learning Express Wyomissing on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Laney has already undergone chemotherapy and radiation at Hershey Medical Center. Doctors plan to perform a bone marrow transplant within the next few weeks.
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By Brendan Conway
Is there something disquieting about the sudden good feeling in the bond market? Joe Kalish of Ned Davis Research seems to think so. He eyes the calm as a reason for caution, arguing Wednesday that any breakout from the recent trend "could be violent, resulting in rapid price changes in a short period of time."
How do we know that for certain? We don't, Kalish is quick to point out in his Wednesday note. But we do know that the chances the market is assigning to volatility, and hence the premium it's paying to protect against price swings, is unusually low.
The implied volatility of Treasury bonds fell to 6.8% last week, the lowest since July 2007, Kalish writes, which is 1.4 standard deviations below the mean. It's not so far from the May 2007 all-time low of 5.2%.
From this low level, the chance of investors lurching for the safety of cash is high. That's for the simple reason that they're not well prepared for the next rough patch.
The early weeks of 2014 have been good ones for bond investors, leaving Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND), iShares Core Total U.S. Bond Market ETF (AGG) with gains of close to 1%. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is ahead by 3.8%.
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The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, December 30, 1955
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With the Republican Party under fire of late for what critics say is a "war on women," Ann Romney was all about "Women for Mitt" at Hudson Gardens in Littleton Oct. 2.
The bleachers behind her were full of women in Romney T-shirts. Every speaker was female except Denver Bronco Eric Decker. He introduced his fiancee, country singer Jesse James, who sang the national anthem.
There were free "All moms work hard" bumper stickers passed out to a mostly female audience, and pink Romney T-shirts for sale.
"Her speech was encouraging, hopeful. It just gives me hope. I'm a little nervous right now, for them," said Dawn Reitmair, gesturing to the five small kids she had in tow — all hers, including two sets of twins.
The appearance came the day before Ann Romney's husband, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, held his first debate with President Obama at the University of Denver.
Coloradans are getting used to being known as a battleground state in presidential elections, and the south metro area in particular has been getting a lot of attention. Michelle Obama spoke at Arapahoe High School in Centennial in June, Mitt Romney was at D'Evelyn High School in Jefferson County last month, and both candidates have made stops throughout the state.
Residents don't seem to mind the attention.
"I love Ann Romney," said Sally Pitts of Centennial. "I'm here just to support her and let her know that we're here and we care and we're part of the team."
Steve Seda of Jefferson County said he hoped Romney would talk about minority issues at the Hudson Gardens rally. He said his family in Puerto Rico doesn't hear much about matters that concern them.
"But I don't think I'm going to hear that today," he said.
He was right. Romney spoke for about 15 minutes, and spent about the same amount of time shaking hands with very excited audience members afterward — flanked by Secret Service, of course.
While breaking no news, Romney told fond family stories. She related the story of her immigrant great-grandfather, who took his son to work in the coal mines at age 6, forgoing school and likely illiterate, she said.
"How extraordinary that his granddaughter is standing here today," she said. "You all have those stories. That's the America that brought so much to so many. … That promise is dimming."
Introducing Romney was Angela Lawson, who said she voted for Obama last time but has since switched parties.
"Like other people, I was mesmerized by what he was supposed to be as a leader," she said. "But as we got into his presidency, I changed my mind."
Douglas County Commissioner Jill Rapella said she needs Mitt Romney in the nation's capitol.
"(Douglas County) has been doing everything that's similar to what Mitt Romney wants to do on the national level," she said.
Amy Atwood, a candidate for Colorado House District 28, addressed the women in the audience directly.
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The saga continues at the CW Mining Company, company spokesman, Charles Reynolds said that the blue tent at the end of the road was gone and there hadn't been anyone there since Friday. Reynolds said a complaint had been filed against the UMWA with the National Labor Relations Board by the International Association of United Workers Union; the exclusive bargaining unit between the CW Mining Company and its employees. The mine has been sent a letter by the UMWA which stated the UMWA was withdrawing its request to collectively bargain with the mine. Chris Grundvig is the local president of the International Association of United Workers Union. The UMWA has been accused of unfair labor practices by trying to collective bargain at a mine with an existing union.
Reynolds said that the other issues pertaining to the complaint the UMWA filed against the Co-op Mine are still being reviewed by the NLRB as to whether a hearing will take place. The board is currently investigating and gathering information to aid in their decision making process.
Reynolds said, "We are currently only operating one section of the mine, versus the two sections we were mining before. But, things are running normally and we have hired 15-20 new miners. A few of the miners that quit have come back to work and no one was ever locked out. After the incident first happened with the fired miner, then we did have the gate closed between shift changes when nobody was on the surface. We were concerned about possible vandalism and had the gate closed, but it was open during shift changes. A few of the supervisors worked increased hours the first few weeks, but we are running on a fairly normal schedule now.
"Our miners are not in danger and we have a good safety record.
"MSHA has inspected and monitored the places where the striking miners had complaints and they have found no abnormal conditions.
"Our safety record is better than the national average.
"When a new miner is hired the wages are reviewed with that miner and they know what to expect. These inexperienced miners would have difficulty getting a job with another mining company and we give workers a chance to gain experience. Other mines have hired our workers and commented on how well trained they were. Our trained workers have the opportunity for higher wages as they increase their experience and performance.
"We will continue to operate as we have been under the existing contract with no immediate projected changes. We do offer medical insurance where the company pays half and the employees pay half and this is similar to what other companys offer," said Reynolds.
One of the complaints the female miners had against the mine was the lack of separate shower facilities. Reynolds said that the company offered to make alternate shower arrangements with the females and they responded that they just needed a place to change and would shower at home.
Reynolds said they would abide by any decisions made by the NLRB and respond accordingly.


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MISSION MATTERS: How Would You Be
By Fr. Paul Stark, S.J.
Vice President for Mission and Ministry
How or who would you be if you removed all the things that hold you back from being how or who you would be if you...well, you get the drift. We often allow--sometimes we even invite--obstacles, real or imagined, to hold us back from being more or being creative or living in freedom or willing to try new things or open to others' suggestions. We sometimes even invite and invent obstacles to invitations from others, obstacles for opportunities to be or do something different or differently, to live the freedom we often preach about or say we want.
We make all sorts of excuses about why we "just really can't do...xxx" because...well, because I guess I don't want to. Because...well, I never have before. Because...well, it might be difficult. Because...well, because it might not fit with how I see myself. And maybe, just because. In any case, fear is not a good and productive substitute for freedom.
Ignatius, in the Spiritual Exercises and his many letters, called his early Society then, and all of us now, to more freedom than we might ordinarily seek for ourselves. He called us through faith, away from fear, into freedom. He called us into a life of bravery, a life of bold desires, of a willingness to burst through the boundaries, real or otherwise, that might ensnare us. He called us into freedom.
But, clearly, that freedom comes with a price. It's not easy for some of us to change or to see ourselves differently or to see what we do as part of a larger picture, to realize that it's really not all about us, but about any number of others who have needs and lives and opportunities as well. It's not easy being free, it's said, but it is ever so much better than the alternative.
Ignatius provides numerous opportunities in the Spiritual Exercises to seek, and to approach, and perhaps even to achieve, freedom. He calls us to understand our desires--external and internal--as deriving from God, active and present in them all, active and present in us. Sometimes, all we need to do is to offer God our reluctance, ask God for acceptance, seek God for guidance, pray to God for freedom.
Then we can live not in fear, but in faith and freedom. Then we can accept our many opportunities with some joy and peace, rather than finding fearful reasons not to do anything other than what we've already done and complained about doing. Then we can seek the magis in ourselves, the passion we're called to live life fully, with substance.
Really: How or who would you be if you removed all the things that impede you from being how or who you would be if you...well, you get the drift...
Lent gives us the time and the opportunity to do more than dream or desire...
Lent gives us the time and the opportunity to do...
So, just do it...and have a blessed Lent.


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Rated 4 out of 5Â by Health seeker Itchy Despite the comments from other reviewers that I read before purchasing, I did find these (top and bottoms) itchy. Not terribly so, but enough to be distracting. That said, they were incredibly light weight, almost sheer, so can be worn easily under your clothing without adding bulk. They did make a significant difference in how warm I felt. I did not wash them to see if that helped the itch factor, as I knew I couldn't return them then, but I would say that if you are sensitive to itchy fabrics, this would likely not work for you either. Still on the lookout for the ideal long underwear... December 5, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by Prof.Artist Bone chilling cold is gone!!! These are NOT your Grandmother 's woollies. They are soft, silky and oh-so-warm 100% Merino wool undergarments. I searched for years and was a non-believer that there was a product out there that could be worn next to your skin and NOT itch. Well, this is it!! I have just purchased my third set (in ten years) and convinced my fellow "Hockey Moms", this is the only way to stave off those "Stadium Shivers". They are a Godsend, and have heard nothing but gratitude from people who bought the set. The bonus is, that they are so thin detection is not visible under your clothing. I am a walking commercial for this product, I love it that much! November 26, 2014
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Men's Health: Time to practice our nutiquette
Kevin McCartney
September 02 2013 11:12AM
As lovers of hockey, we can be a bit obtuse about health. Every year we wait to hear the gruesome news of playoff pain heroically endured. Greg Campbell breaks his leg and finishes his shift, we salute him. Don Cherry. As men, well, we don't do much better with our own bodies. But the Canadian Cancer Society is meeting us half-way - teaching us to care for ourselves one testicle at a time.
September is more than the moment memories of last season's beer league glory smash against the reality of this season's beer gut shame. It's also Men's Cancer Health Awareness Month. Humbly at Jets Nation, we throw our support behind the Canadian Cancer Society's 'Nutiquette' campaign and hope you will share the video above far and wide.
Think it doesn't matter? Think again.
- Only 50% of men aged 15-29 have had a medical checkup in the last 12 months
- 77% don't know the symptoms of testicular cancer
- With information, 79% of people said they would start checking at least once a month
So watch, learn, sing-along, and check yourself. Your health is important. Who else is going to get drunk and shout about your epic OT winner in that 10pm Wednesday night game at the old Vimy? Literally no one else will do that.


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I was awfully busy in the kitchen this week, but I've got no post to show for it. I was working on an extra-special super-secret recipe that will appear in the spring issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle Magazine. That's right, on actual paper. It'll be out mid-March and you can drool over the photos then. I'll just tell you that I did something marvelous with cannellini beans, zucchini, and this eggplant:
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Saucony ProGrid Ride 5 Lightweight Running Shoe - Womens
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Hit the pavement in the women's Saucony ProGrid Ride 5 performance running shoes. Built for the neutral runner who requires enhanced cushioning, these lightweight shoes were made to put on miles in absolute comfort.
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September 20, 2013
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GDFD 75: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Kent Wilson
March 27 2010 09:36AM
If there's a silver lining to the Flames current predicament, it's that all anxieties have been removed from the remaining games. No more do Flames fans have to worry about line combinations, injuries, the out-of-town scoreboard, etc. Each game can now be enjoyed as an event unto itself*. Stand out performances can be celebrated in isolation. Stinkers can be immediately forgotten. Games can now be singular without relation to prior results or future consequences. It's just hockey now folks - mean, fast, hard, fun.
Not that that's going to help the club sell a lot of Pay Per Views on a Saturday morning in the spring time, but that's not my concern either. Commenters are already beginning to wonder if Darryl Sutter is on the hot seat. I'm guessing the bundle the organization will no doubt lose on the broadcast today will be one of things that gets the owners attention.
*(To this end, I will be attending a Flames blogosphere get-together at Flames Central today with Walk Invisible, Justin Azevedo and whoever else cares to show up.)
Anyways, as for the Bruins, this game means a lot more to them as they are still battling for their playoff lives in the East with just 2 more points than the 9th paced Atlanta Thrashers. Now there's a team you wouldn't want ousting you from the post-season...
And if you're surprised that Boston hasn't been able to replicate their success from last year you shouldn't be. Lady luck graced the Bruins with her favor last season. Unfortunately, she's a fickle broad so she abandoned the brown shirts this year in order to cavort with her new lover - the Colorado Avalanche.
With analysis and the season rapidly dissolving into irrelevancy, I've decided to forgoe the rest of the GD thread format. If you do make it out to a bar or (bafflingly) decide to purchase the PPV, enjoy the game for what it is. Or go outside and enjoy the fine weather. Either way, really.
Good choice on venues for the get together, the felines are generally of high quality.
Maybe trying to entice hooter shooters would prove more worthy of your time.
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Lynn and Annette Reid of Orangeville announce the marriage of their daughter, Candace, to Kendall Hansen, son of Bruce and Brenda Hansen of Price. The couple will be married June 20 at Historic Wadley Farms in Lindon,Utah. A wedding celebration will be held in their honor on June 21st at the Old Fire House in Orangeville at 6 p.m. All friends and family are welcome to attend.
Candace graduated from Utah Valley University with her Bachelor's Degree in Art and Visual Communications with an emphasis in photography.
Kendall is currently attending Southern Utah University and will obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology with an emphasis in CAD/CAM Technologies.


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Get out and bust out your style and your moves, with these ultra lightweight ready to dance Reebok® UltraLite dance sneakers. Turn zone (pivot point) included, too ensure you don't skip any step of perfection.
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Taste the tradition of over 100 years of quality grown fruit from the Mazanek family orchards. Even connoisseurs will appreciate a glass of John James, a delightful semi-sweet blend of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples aged in American oak.
Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in the month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities.
The community spirit of Alpha shines bright and brings residents and visitors together to enjoy their lighted parade and festive food. Parade begins at dusk.
Country Corner Fall Flea Market
Enjoy a large Flea Market with over 20 vendors each day displaying their wares for sale from 10am to 5pm. Hayrack Rides, U-Pick Pumpkins, Corn Maze. Fall Fun Park Hours: 10:30am to 6pm.
Just minutes away from the city but a world away, Ballard Nature Center is home to dozens of species of birds and wildlife. Natural prairie, wetlands, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ponds and creeks round out the outdoor experience.
Rendleman Orchards Farm Market
Tree ripened peaches & nectarines from July - August, and apples from September - December. This farm market is open 7 days a week with seasonal produce, preserves, pickles and other specialty food items and gifts.
CITY:Alto Pass
Alto Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room
Nestled in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, sits Alto Vineyards, the region's oldest, most award-winning winery. Founded in 1988 by Guy Renzaglia, Alto introduced a new industry to the area, starting a movement that has altered its landscape. Today, Alto Vineyards shares the region with 11 other wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, in the state's first federally recognized grape-growing region, known as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). While continuing to produce some of Illinois' finest wine, Alto opened a new tasting room in Champaign, IL, and began distributing throughout the state and surrounding regions. Celebrating 25 years in business in 2013, Alto constructed a new, modern tasting room next to the vineyard in Alto Pass. Resting atop the new facility lies an outdoor deck for customers to take in the view on one of southern Illinois' oldest vineyards – a truly breathtaking sight that exemplifies the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest and Illinois wine country. We invite you to visit our winery and tasting rooms to experience the tradition of Alto Vineyards.
CITY:Alto Pass
Located in a historic downtown Alton building, these suites are private, secure and first class in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Fully furnished one and two bedroom units. Kitchen, VCR, digital cable, washer and dryer, free local calls. Located within walking distance to local restaurants, clubs and shopping.
Super 8 Alton hotel lets you make the most of your time on the road. Located on Illinois Highway 3 close to Route 67 and Interstates 55 and 270, our Alton, Illinois, hotel is just 30 miles from downtown St. Louis and convenient to popular area attractions, including the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway.
Jackson House offers a Victorian elegance in the main house, or secluded luxury in a guest house. Sink into a king-sized bed in the spacious master bedroom or snuggle under a quilt in the atmospheric Fireplace room. After slumbering in the loft of The Barn, enjoy the woodland landscape while lounging on the enclosed porch. In The Cave, a cozy earth house, you might bask in the glow of the fireplace, or in the summer, relax on the romantic patio.
Comfort, convenience and beautiful surroundings await you in this 1870's guest house located in the historic Christian Hill District. Enjoy private one or two bedroom units with secluded brick courtyards and cozy gas fireplaces. Located on State Street, the Haagen Haus is within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, the scenic byway, biking and walking trails, and the Argosy Casino.
Atrium Hotel and Conference Center - Alton
If you're searching for full-service hotels in Alton, IL, look no further. In addition to state-of-the-art event facilities, we have a large atrium with comfortable seating to encourage conversation. We also have added all new 32" flat screen tv's in all guest rooms. Located at the intersection of Route 140 and Route 3, and within minutes of I-255 , I-270, and the Amtrak Station, this hotel boasts unparalleled amenities and the friendliest staff, as well as ideal proximity to downtown Alton. Amenities include free Wi-fi, sauna, whirlpool, on-site guest self-laundry, fitness center and a business center. There is also a full service restaurant and two lounges on-site.
Based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor, Alton Hauntings Tours offers an entertaining and spine-tingling trip into the unknown, taking visitors to the most authentic haunted places in Alton. Uncover the eerie folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots on a three-hour walking tour of the city's most haunted sites. Visitors will see sites that have become nationally known, like the old Alton penitentiary, First Unitarian Church, Enos Sanitarium and many others. The tours have been proven to be popular with ghost enthusiasts and history buffs alike, and nowhere else can you learn as much about the real, haunted history of Alton. Walking tours and bus tours are offered during two touring seasons – Spring & Summer and the Haunted Fall Season. Private tours are also available for groups of 20 or more. Reservations must be made in advance for all tours.
Alton Museum of History and Art
Winged monsters, explorers, riverboats and a gentle giant. The Alton Museum of History & Art shows the crossroads of American history in Alton. The museum is located in the historic Loomis Hall across from the Wadlow statue. Loomis Hall is the oldest building in the state of Illinois continuously utilized for education. One of the most popular rooms, the Wadlow Room, pays tribute to Alton's "Gentle Giant" and the World's Tallest Man. The Pioneer Room explores the history of Alton from the Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Civil War with exhibits on Elijah Lovejoy, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates and the "Alton Route" on the Underground Railroad. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
From the moment you arrive at Comfort Inn, we want you to relax and feel at home. Our helpful staff is here to welcome you, and you'll find everything to suit your needs, including clean, comfortable, and well-appointed rooms with cozy beds. A free deluxe continental breakfast, indoor heated pool, and fitness center. We also offer free high-speed Internet access. Feel at ease knowing that your satisfaction is important to us!
Ideally placed in the historic Downtown Alton antique district, the Tiffany Inn is walking distance from shops, restaurants and the casino, with beautiful views of the Mississippi River and Clark Bridge. Located above the Alton Stained Glass Works shop, the inn has three elegant rooms decorated with lovely stained glass and antiques. Amenities include: private baths, air conditioning, mini refrigerators and coffeemakers.
Beall Mansion - An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn
Indulge yourself at the Beall Mansion, a sumptuous Bed and Breakfast Inn located 12 blocks from the Mississippi River. Designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this elegant mansion features 18 ionic columns, eleven and a half foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers and marble and bronze statuary throughout. Let us pamper you with sumptuous feather beds, whirlpools for two, 24 hour "all you can eat" chocolate buffet, and optional gourmet breakfast in bed. Free Wi-fi. In room massage, spa, golf and corporate packages available.
Entertaining audiences since 1934, the Alton Little Theater offers a season of great live theatrical performances from dramas to comedies to everyone's favorite musicals. The Alton Little Theater is one of the oldest community theaters in the state of Illinois.
Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel
Perfect for business or pleasure and conveniently located with easy access to key area attractions, restaurants and businesses.The friendly staff is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Numerous perks include a complimentary full breakfast, an exercise facility, laundromat, free high speed internet, cable or satellite TV, a meeting room and much more. Make a reservation today and save at this Alton hotel!
Amboy Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
The Amboy Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is 272 acre of wetlands offering a rare and fragile ecosystem, which includes endangered turtles, many birds and unique plant life. It is located near the intersection of U.S. Route 52 and Mormon Road about 3 miles south of Amboy. Open to the public 7 days a week for walking and bird-watching. No dogs are allowed due to sensitive plant and wildlife.
Arcola is a pristine showcase of small-town America that still retains many examples of more than a century of architectural changes in the American home. Two tours daily from April through October.
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, bakery good, jams, jellies, and more from local farmers. Open June through October.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Located in the heart of Illinois' Amish country, The Great Pumpkin Patch is a working farm that features beautiful gardens, including a spectacular collection of more than 5,000 mums, and offers its heirloom seeds for sale. Known for its more than 300 varieties of rare pumpkins, squash and gourds from around the globe that are grown right on the farm and displayed in its Great Pumpkin Patch from mid-September through October 31 every year. The on-site Homestead Bakery sells made-from-scratch goodies such as pies and angel food cake during spring, summer and fall.
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JACKSON – Potts Camp coach Tana Miller can confirm that watching Victoria Vivians play in person is a lot different than seeing her on tape.
"No surprises," Miller said. "We got what we expected. Actually, being on the floor with her can be a little shocking."
Vivians, whose coach claimed "she wasn't sharp," scored 43 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, had seven steals and blocked three shots Saturday to lead Scott Central to a 58-43 victory against Potts Camp in the MHSAA Class 2A state tournament semifinals.
Coaches from numerous NCAA D-I schools – Southern Miss, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Louisville to name a few – were on hand to see Scott Central's 6-foot junior guard/forward play.
The Lady Rebels (32-4) will play defending state champion New Site at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for the state championship.
Vivians was 14-of-35 from the field and connected on 4-of-11 NBA-range 3-pointers. She faced a variety of defensive looks from the Lady Cardinals.
"They started out in a zone, then went to a triangle-and-two," Scott Central coach Chad Harrison said. "They guarded her with two (players) and then ran a third at her."
Vivians is used to working for her shots.
"I can't get too frustrated," she said.
Potts Camp guard Jessica Peterson was one of the players assigned to hassle Vivians.
"I feel like I did a good job, but she was too fast at times," Peterson said.
Added Moore, "She has such a quick release on her shot coming off those screens."
offensive struggles
Potts Camp (28-6), which trailed 26-23 at halftime, had trouble finding its offensive game. The Lady Cardinals shot 26.8 percent from the field and saw leading scorer Tenesha Woods score just six points.
Brittany Pitts scored 12 and Hayley Davis 11 to lead Potts Camp.
"We knew we had to score today, but the shots didn't fall," Moore said.
Scott Central turned to another shooter, guard Haley Watkins, for two crucial 3-pointers in the third quarter after Potts Camp closed the gap to 29-27. Vivians also hit two baseline bombs in a late run to give the Rebels a 45-36 lead at the end of the third.


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