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White Contract - Roster and Cap Implications
Kent Wilson
August 01 2010 03:15PM
With Ian White's deal landing a Happy Meal short of $3 million, the Flames last order of business this off-season is to become cap compliant before the season starts. While Cap Geek reports the Flames are $2M and change over the cap, the truth is that one can readily delete AHL minor leaguers Staffan Kronwall without much fuss. The Flames won't be carrying 8 defenders and Kronwall is the most obvious choice to get shuttled out of town.
With Niklas' lest talented brother out of the picture, the club is actually about 1.85M above the ceiling. As such, technically only one of Ales Kotalik or Steve Staios needs to be pushed overboard for Calgary to be back in the black. Replace Staios' 2.7M on the roster with Matt Pelech's 600k, and the Flames cap space balloons to $250k(!). Woohoo!
Of course, that would leave the margin for error/injury during the year razor thin. It would also mean the Flames would have next to no opportunity to make any additions via trade during the season without first dropping significant injury. So while demoting Staios to captain the Abbotsford Heat would technically solve the immediate problem of getting beneath the cap, it would mostly be a short term solution.
There's been much mention of Calgary getting "cap relief" from a potential long-term injury to Daymond Langkow, but as we've discussed before, the LTIR-exemption doesn't simply delete a contract from the team's budget - it merely allows them to go over the cap by the replacement players salary (up to a maximum of the LTIR players cap hit) for as long as the injured guy remains out. So if Langkow begins the year in the infirmiry, the cap relief wouldn't extend to the dual issues of injury replacement and trade space mentioned above.
What all this means is: even if the Flames are willing to demote Steve Staios, ideally one more pricey contract is going to have to go out the door. Deleting Kotalik instead of Staios creates the same problem - he's only 300k more expensive and the cap savings would only be marginally better at 550k.
Removing both Kotalik and Staios, on the other hand, boosts the club's cap space to 3.25M. If you assume the team would replace Kotalik with another near-minimum wage earner (Conroy at 600K for example), the Flames would have a full 13 forward, 7 defender roster and $2.65M to spare. Now the question is...is it even possible for the Sutter to demote $5.7M in salaries?
Natually, this is just one (and, in my mind, ideal) scenario. Suggestions for others are welcome...
August 01 2010, 03:36PM
I say we just make it look like an accident. /wink
I'm thinking that Kotalik probably stays, much to my chagrin, if only based on comments by Feaster the other day.
I would like to see Sutter pull some of his magic and find a new home for Sarich and Staios.
I have a funny feeling that Langkow may not play for a long time (if ever). That being the case, his LTIR does have the potential to solve a lot of cap issues. The following 23 man lineup includes Langkow's $4.5m, but I can see getting cap relief until at least Christmas?
This is all sort of a moot point, because I really don't think Sutter is anywhere close to done. But an interesting exercise for a Sunday afternoon in August.
FORWARDS Alex Tanguay ($1.700m) / Olli Jokinen ($3.000m) / Jarome Iginla ($7.000m) Niklas Hagman ($3.000m) / Matthew Stajan ($3.500m) / Rene Bourque ($3.333m) Curtis Glencross ($1.200m) / Daymond Langkow ($4.500m) / Ales Kotalik ($3.000m) Raitis Ivanans ($0.600m) / Mikael Backlund ($1.270m) / Tim Jackman ($0.550m) / Ryan Stone ($0.500m) / David Moss ($1.300m)
DEFENSEMEN Jay Bouwmeester ($6.680m) / Robyn Regehr ($4.020m) Mark Giordano ($0.891m) / Ian White ($2.999m) Staffan Kronwall ($0.500m) / Adam Pardy ($0.700m) / John Negrin ($0.790m)
GOALTENDERS Miikka Kiprusoff ($5.833m) /Henrik Karlsson ($0.500m)
BUYOUTS: Nigel Dawes ($0.141m)
CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter) (these totals are compiled using the bonus cushion) SALARY CAP: $59,400,000; CAP PAYROLL: $57,510,828; BONUSES: $712,500 CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $2,601,672
August 01 2010, 04:25PM
I'll pedantically note that Staios' actual paycheque is only 2.2M so Sutter would only be asking Murray Edwards to have a 5.2M bonfire if AK and SS share a two BR flat in Abby.
In all seriousness, I don't think Daz is done either, but the only guy with any potential value is Sarich, and a trade for him might well just get a small level of relief. In other words, the Flames might have to take back 2.5 - 3M for his 3.6M ticket. That sort of move plus Staios to Abbotsford might get the club 750-1M under the wire. Kotalik will be hard to move, but if he went with a 2 - 2.5M salary returning, it would have the same effect, and that might be the best case scenario. If either of those two gents are moved, I at least hope that the contract coming back doesn't have a longer term than two years, and preferably one year if at all possible.
@ SoV-Lou Lamorello does that every summer.
@Casey-I would like to keep Sarich. He can still be effective and 2.65 in cap space his contract is easier to swallow.
@Kent-Hell no. You would have either Sarich or Rip van Winkle with White as your second paring, and that would be a disaster.
August 01 2010, 06:05PM
I think I'd be okay with Sarich as a 4th d-man. It's not perfect, but if Regehr did return a young top-6 fwd with potential I think I could live with it.
August 01 2010, 06:17PM
Trading that Iginla guy would alleviate 7 million in cap space...
Iggy for prospect & picks
@Kent Wilson
Writing fail. I was talking about Staios being demoted with a guy coming up, so the numbers were wrong AND I was contextually vague. blech. Should have read:
"I would like to keep Sarich. He can still be effective, and after Staios is demoted 2.1 million in total cap space gained makes his contract easier to swallow."
Trading that Iginla guy would alleviate 7 million in cap space...
Iggy for prospect & picks
bwahahahah because that plan worked out so well when Ryan Smyth got traded, right?
August 01 2010, 09:14PM
If you assume the team would replace Kotalik with another near-minimum wage earner (Conroy at 600K for example), the Flames would have a full 13 forward, 7 defender roster and $2.65M to spare.
hey, here's an idea !!! let's replace kotalik with nigel dawes at $850K.
Keep thinking something like Regehr and Moss to Washington for Alzner, Chimera and 2nd (1st if possible) would be handy. Chimera would really solidify the bottom 6 and Alzner would be a nice building block to work with. Assuming Staios goes the A, they'd have about 2.3 Mil in cap space with this, more than enough to bring up Backlund if they so chose.
Do they have till the start of the pre-season or the regular season to fix the roster, and what happens if they stay over the cap?
Trading Regehr means trading our shutdown man. I don't think we'll fair very well playing deep teams like San Jose, Detroit or even Vancouver when our next best defensemen (White and Gio) are both offensive players. And as much as I love Sarich I don't think he can play the minutes to shut down teams like that.
August 02 2010, 10:58AM
You forgot about 7 million dollar JBo, eh? ;) With Regehr gone, Calgary's defence would be less physical, but JBo/White/Gio are all very capable defensively.
Just fooling around for a bit, don't necassarily like... created $8M in space; need 2 more players... maybe a #1C ;-) (har har)
Rene Bourque ($3.333m) / Brett Sutter ($0.500m) / Jarome Iginla ($7.000m)
Alex Tanguay ($1.700m) / Matthew Stajan ($3.500m) / Olli Jokinen ($3.000m)
Curtis Glencross ($1.200m) / Mikael Backlund ($1.271m) / Ales Kotalik ($3.000m)
Ryan Stone ($0.500m) / * Craig Conroy ($0.600m) / Tim Jackman ($0.550m)
Raitis Ivanans ($0.600m)
Jay Bouwmeester ($6.680m) / Mark Giordano ($0.892m)
Ian White ($3.000m) / Robyn Regehr ($4.020m)
Steve Staios ($2.700m) / Matt Pelech ($0.600m)
Miikka Kiprusoff ($5.833m) / Henrik Karlsson ($0.500m)
(these totals are compiled using the bonus cushion)
ROSTER: 21; CAP:$59.4m; PAYROLL: $51.121m; CAP ROOM: $8.279m; BONUSES: $0.425m
EDIT: Kinda forgot about Daymond... so that would be 4.5 in space that's only temporarily available if he's on LTIR... (unless he's done for good).
There's also the rumored "Regehr for X" packages being thrown around. Assuming the return is some young, cheap forward, would folks be comfortable with a defensive corps like this:
Bouwmeester - Gio White - Sarich Staios - Pardy Pelech
I've heard the same rumors. The latest is that Lombardi is interested and is throwing options at Darryl. The ramblings about Reg being available have been going on for some time. Keep in mind Regehr has a NTC, and since he has a young family started I don't know if he's in a hurry to leave.
That said, the chance to go to someone he thinks could be a contender real soon (which L.A. could be considered), may not presuade him to switch addresses.
That said, I think you'll see some of our defensive salary go to California all right...to Anaheim. I just can't see it being Reg though!
I'm betting the plan right now is to wait as long as possible to fix it to see if they can avoid burning money in the AHL. With Langkow on LTIR, Sutter can take all the time he wants to make a move. Let's say he doesn't come back until mid-November. Maybe by that point another team gets a rash of injuries on defence, and then Staois or Sarich become movable. Or perhaps Kotalik bounces back and has ~7-8 goals in the first 20 games, and suddenly he's movable.
Even if neither happens, unless another solution magically appears on Sutter's door step, I think he waits right up until he's ready to activate Langkow, then waives whichever guy(s) he's resigned to bury at that point, hopes he gets claimed, then sends him to the gulag for the rest of the year (no way any of those guys get called up on re-entry waivers).
Incidentally, is the nail in the coffin on Conroy's career now? I hope if Langkow's return is still questionable in a month, they sign Conroy to back-fill for him. If he's decided not to go elsewhere, I hope they at least offer him a training camp invitation so he's in game shape come October in case it makes sense to sign him then.
August 02 2010, 08:54PM
With Boston signing Tyler Seguin will that re-open the Regehr/Savard talks?
August 03 2010, 09:23AM
There's also the rumored "Regehr for X" packages being thrown around. Assuming the return is some young, cheap forward, would folks be comfortable with a defensive corps like this:
Bouwmeester - Gio White - Sarich Staios - Pardy Pelech
No. I would most definitely not be comfortable with this, unless the return was a top 3 forward. Not somebody getting paid top 3 money (Joker 1.0), but an actual top 3 player without significant health risks.
Anaheim signed Sutton, don't think they'll be taking on any of our guys aside from possibly Kronwall, but where's that gonna get us?
How about Kronwall to Detroit for a guy like Helm or Abdelkader or even a pick for that matter. I know it wouldn't do much to our cap but I could see Detroit interested in a cheap defender who could improve playing with his brother.
The Ivanans/Jackman signings don't make any sense. We could have gone the SJ route and just sent guys up/down from the A every couple games and had the same effect.
I think Daz is gonna pull the trigger at some point this month on a deal, there are still moves to be made within the league.
Stajan at 3.5 looks UGLY right now on capgeek.
Apparently Jamal Mayers signed in SJ 1 Year/600K. I don't think we can get rid of Regehr. Out of all our D he would be the one guy I would say that we NEED.
It really should not be that hard to trade Staios. His cap hit is under $3 million and just for one year.
LA just lost Green for four months - they have cap space.
Other teams might be looking for a veteran defensman.
Problem is that this type of trade has to be different than what we are used to. In the pre salary cap - Staois to LA for a 4th line forward. Now the Flames dont' want to add salary. So a prospecct or a pick.
Even if it was Staois for a 5th round pick (to anywhere) you have saved yourself almost $3 million.
I have seen where teams have traded Staois and a fourth pick for a long shot prospect. The idea here is I will give you something to take our player.
Waivers would be the easiest first thing to try - then the other team just takes him for nothing. Has that even been tried?
I'm sure we'll see Darryl throw someone on waivers, but that's last resort. Right now I believe he's entertaining all offers, sitting on a couple......For all we know the Flames org loves Staios and wants him on the team.
August 03 2010, 11:53PM
a true flames capologist would also factor in about 20-50K for john armstrong, who has hurt himself in training camp now for two years straight and will presumeably spend a couple weeks on IR before being sent back to abby.
August 04 2010, 07:14PM
Why not trade Regehr for Cogliano & 2nd ?
If the Flames are so deep on defense try moving Kipper first...
I'm still a believer in trading Iginla sooner than later.
Why not trade Regehr for Cogliano & 2nd ?
If the Flames are so deep on defense try moving Kipper first...
I'm still a believer in trading Iginla sooner than later.
...not going to trade a good player within the division. Will probably shop any player of significance to the East.
I would think Sutter will do the waiting game while listening for trade offers. And then having to send someone to the minors before October...remember he is stubborn. I cannot see him getting rid of Regehr ever, too much man-love there for Reg...almost the same for Sarich but not quite. Sutter is probably holding out for too much for Sarich or Staios. As per an earlier post, I could see Hagman (thought I like him) to Anaheim (to play wiht other Finn Koivu) with Sarich to take back any ugly contract in Jason Blake but net savings is 6.6 mill less 4.0 mill = 2.6 million. Some ideas above are crazy...nobody values our players that much. Other teams we are likely to trade with are those with only 6 D signed (see Cap Geek Team Comparison by position) and lots of cap space, maybe needing Sarich for leadership...perhaps St Louis Blues or other teams.


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As baby boomers, we've seen a lot of things get better in the course of our lives. But we've also seen some things get worse. That's what's bugging Larry Lefkowitz right now: the dumbing down of nothing less than the English language.
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Youth in revolt
Patrick Johnston
January 21 2013 12:09AM
Pick a bigger worry: fitness or depth? Both are question marks coming out of Sunday night's 3-2 OT loss to the resurgent Oil.
Coming off a horrendous 7-3 loss on Saturday night, everyone figured the Canucks would find tonight an emotional bounce-back game. They're too experienced and still too good not to know how to re-find their form; we knew that, but the Ducks debacle elicited doubts in the faithful.
But a strong opening period for the Canucks saw them ahead 1-0 and everyone was probably feeling better. Even with the Oilers buzzing in the second, Zack Kassian's 2-0 goal, a feat of magic, conjured in colaboration with Daniel Sedin, was another soothing pill. Maybe this painful, overlapping preseason/regular season wouldn't be so bad after all.
But then two things happened. The Oilers remembered that Alex Edler really isn't so great on the right side and that most of their young stars are in mid-season form; maybe they could skate the by-comparison-geriatric Canucks off the ice.
A late-second period goal by Jordan Eberle, and a latter-half-of-the-3rd-period goal from Ales Hemsky flipped our understanding of this game's meaning on its head. The next stretch is not going to be about the Canucks perservering in the face of being less-than-game-ready; it's going to be about dodging as many bullets as possible.
That's a lot of hyphenated compound adjectives.
For some game notes and some data, click on past the jump.
- again, not a whole tonne of data to present, we are still waiting on an update for timeonice.com.
This was a far higher-event that Saturday night. Even strength chances were 7-4 Canucks in the first, 9-5 Edmonton in the second, 5-1 Edmonton in the third and 2-1 for Vancouver in OT. Those scoring at home add that up to 19-15 for the Oilers overall. The tilt towards Edmonton beginning in the second began shortly before 5 minutes into the second, when the Oilers went on a run of 7 consecutive chances (including two on the power play). Nearly ten minutes passed between Zack Kassian's fantastic chance off the rush and Chris Tanev's chance when he jumped into the rush.
The Canucks had a powerplay in the third period that generated 4 chances with about ten minutes left. A goal there would likely have sealed it.
- The lack of Ryan Kesler is blunting the consistency of attack. There are still plenty of weapons, but the balance is all off. Also, getting into game shape really is going to be a challenge. The Canucks should have come away from this weekend with three points, they only got one.
- The Canucks' penalty kill was very aggressive in pressuring the puck carrier. The powerplay goal by Hemsky to tie it up was scored off the rush. It was a shot under Luongo's right arm, maybe one he'd like back. There was a lot of chatter about it, but really, if you only concede two goals, your team really should win. Devan Dubnyk can make the same complaint.
- The speed of the Oilers' young forwards was apparent early; they are in mid-season form and it will serve them well in their push for the playoffs. The Canucks, on the other hand are still at the beginning of pre-season in terms of game fitness. This is going to be a challenge first stretch of games for a team that's already down a pair of key players. Nearly every Oilers chance was generated by one of the top two lines; the three chances that weren't came from the trio of Smyth-Horcoff-Belanger
- He's much maligned, but I thought Mason Raymond played a pretty useful game. He only fell down once (by my count anyway) and distributed the puck well to his linemates. He featured on the second power play unit, which accounted for three of the forur chances generated on the third period power play mentioned above.
- The Canucks were very effective at generating traffic in front and getting their sticks on shots from the points. I counted five chances from deliberate tips from forwards in the slot.
- Alex Edler on the right side is a mess. Jordan Eberle blew past him twice on the outside, including on his goal in the second with just three seconds left. The other time, Edler took a penalty trying to reel the winger back in.
- Andrew Ebbett through two games is pretty much what everyone expected. Merely adequate. He's not embarassed himself defensively at all (how many times have you exclaimed 'what the hell, Ebbett?!') and he's made a couple nice passes; his pass to Kassian in the second should have led to a goal, but the big guy just missed left with a wrister. Jordan Schroeder surely wouldn't have done any worse. Again, when does Ryan Kesler get back?
- Keith Ballard didn't turn himself into anything terrible, even after his atrocious first period turnover to Shawn Horcoff. He and Chris Tanev played just over 16 minutes, while the big four played more than 24 minutes apiece.
- Dale Weise had a breakaway.
In the Dutch league that's a goal— Harry Nijjar (@harry1619) January 21, 2013
- Moral of the story. Don't freak out. Yet.
*Th e original version of this story credited the Canucks with five chances on their third period powerplay; on further review, I've bumped that down to four.
January 21 2013, 12:22AM
The fans are already burning their bandwagons here in Van, lol. As you said, people need to chill out. Small sample sizes people, small sample sizes.
I will say that the Canucks younger players seems to be the only guys playing relatively well tonight. Of course, Tanev spearheaded this effort cause he makes it look so easy out there. I saw him go coast to coast TWICE! Yes people, Chris Tanev went coast to coast. I almost died, but was pretty excited. The other 2 d- pairings are struggling (to say the least), AV needs to either put Tanev with Edler or Hamhuis until they all get up to game speed.
For me, this team needs to get younger. I know it's only 2 games in - but I've been saying this since last season. Young players bring a different energy to the ice and dressing room. They have different attitudes and beliefs and I think this Nucks teams is in need of that. This team has the skill, no ones debating that - but they're missing something - I think it's youth. Whenever Gillis trades a goalie, he better get ONLY youth back. No AV has a good history of developing players (despite what most people think). He needs some good players to develop - and Gillis has done a poor job of drafting. they need youth in a goalie trade.
January 21 2013, 12:37AM
No mention of Burrows playing centre in the 3rd period?
Vancouver did look to slowly lose steam while playing against a team who had all of it's top 6 in game shape.
The importance of being in game shape was shown by Weise, Kassian and Tanev, the three guys with the most energy in this game.
All in all, it seems to be coming around.
I'd hardly consider Ebbett's play adequate. I think what has been clear, is that he is by no means a fit for that 2nd line center role in any capacity. He just doesn't have the skills to keep up. He's a step slower, his hands are a touch heavier, and his physicality is non-existent. Say what you will about Schroeder's size, but the kid can at least skate and is a lot more willing to be physical than Ebbett.
If there's any reason to AV's plans, Ebbett will be sitting in the press box on Wednesday, Cam Barker will be heading to Chicago, and Jordan Schroeder will get his chance to show what he's worth.
@Panic in Canuckland
"Gillis has done a poor job of drafting"
Is this really the case? He was only hired two months before the '08 draft and probably shouldn't be given much credit or blame for anything that comes out of that draft. And he hasn't had any high draft picks for the other four drafts he has been here for and later picks usually take longer to develop. I think it is too early to label Gillis a poor talent evaluator. The clock must really be beginning to tick for Rodin, though.
Perhaps, If Gillis doesn't decide to trade for some young players he could try keeping some of the draft picks the Canucks already own. He has traded away an awful lot of picks since he got here.
January 21 2013, 04:11AM
"Gillis has done a poor job of drafting"
Is this really the case? He was only hired two months before the '08 draft and probably shouldn't be given much credit or blame for anything that comes out of that draft. And he hasn't had any high draft picks for the other four drafts he has been here for and later picks usually take longer to develop. I think it is too early to label Gillis a poor talent evaluator. The clock must really be beginning to tick for Rodin, though.
Perhaps, If Gillis doesn't decide to trade for some young players he could try keeping some of the draft picks the Canucks already own. He has traded away an awful lot of picks since he got here.
Yes, I would describe the drafting as 'poor' under Gillis. Not one single drafted player has stayed in the Canucks lineup for an entire yr. Hodgson was the closest. In a situation like this, you'd expect to see Canucks near the top of the league in prospect rankings (cause most of them are on the farm team - like Detroit). Unfortunately, they are perpetually in the bottom 5 of the league. There's no excuse, it's poor drafting.
I realize they've had low draft rankings under Gillis (other than 2008), but virtually every other team has found gems in later rounds, or late in the 1st round. You have to. I will say Gillis has found 2 grade A undrafted free agents (tanev/Lack), but it doesn't begin to account for the poor drafting. As you mentioned, he's given a lot of picks away via trade. And half of those trades were busts. He's essentially had to make trades with draft picks cause they don't have any strong players in their system to fill the void. It's a vicious circle, and a dangerous path to go down when you have an aging team.
I feel very strongly this team needs a dose of youth - I think its the missing ingredient. They have the lineup (both forwards and d-core) to shelter a line - why not make use of it.
@Panic in Canuckland
I definitely agree that the team needs to begin a significant youth movement and I have long felt that the Canucks have been a poor organization when it comes to drafting players. But I think you underestimate how long it takes players drafted outside the top 20 to enter the league.
As I said before, I don't believe Gillis deserves any credit or blame for the 2008 draft (he just wasn't part of the organization long enough to make any significant changes to their scouting program) but I can understand it if you see it differently. I see that draft as a continuation of the Nonis/Burke scouting program.
The 2010, 2011, and 2012 drafts are difficult to pass judgement on because the Canucks had zero draft picks in the first three rounds of the 2010 draft and I think it is way too soon to pass judgement on the 2011 and 2012 drafts. Not many players from those drafts are NHL-ready yet.
That leaves only the 2009 draft as something to base a judgement on (not a very big sample size). Nobody from that draft has made the team yet but Jordan Schroeder and Kevin Connauton look like they might be close.
I am not giving Gillis a pass here, I just believe it is too soon to pass judgement. The Canucks as an organization need to be better.
@Panic in Canuckland
I agree totally. Being good at drafting isn't about what position you draft at. It's about what you're getting at the position you do draft. Other teams are able to find NHL players in the late first, second and third round. Sure they might not be super stars (though sometimes they are) but it's about finding NHL talent for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th line players. I also don't think it's wise to trade draft picks away. It sets you up to fail in the future.
January 21 2013, 11:13AM
@Panic in Canuckland
It's not just the small sample sizes, but the lack of perspective of how a 30-team league works to begin with. I mean, realistically, the whole season is a small sample size, and so a few freak games could very well represent the difference between missing the playoffs and home ice advantage through two rounds. So in that sense, trepidation over small results -- for what they are -- is fair.
What is not fair is turning those largely random results into huge policy shifts -- e.g. the inevitable "blow up the team" talk that will inevitably start in, let's say, a week or so. I think all fans do this to a point (it's a product of a sports culture where anything other than winning the single prize is considered abject failure -- compare this to how the rest of the world treats fanship, especially in soccer) but it seems to be doubly ridiculous with our fan base when the team has been consistently good for quite a long time now. Scrapping it all at the first sign the sky is blue (i.e. the team is not likely to win the Cup, just like all the other teams) would be horrific GMing. But the calls will come, much as every individual goal-against is being micro-analyzed as the basis on which to address the (admittedly distracting) situation in goal.
A team can even miss the playoffs and still be a contender the following season without much adjustment. It's not 1991 any more -- it's not just the Quebec Nordiques who finish out of the race anymore. And the ability of a contender to actually win the trophy is pretty much dependent on luck first and foremost. I'm not sure our -- or any -- fans actually get this, and throw out their ultimata accordingly.
January 21 2013, 11:47AM
I agree with JC Davies. Obviously, it's too early to pass judgment on the 2011 and 2012 draft. Then the 2009 draft. Schroeder and Connauton haven't cracked the Canucks line-up yet. Had they been drafted by teams consistently lower in the standings (the likes of Columbus or even the Oilers) they would probably have played already. But it's harder to crack the line-up on a competing team. Especially for players that are not a Taylor Hall, a Sequin or a Lucic (high draft picks!).
It's senseless to debate how many drafted players should or should not have made it on the team yet. It is no strict science. Players develop at their own pace and you don't know that when you draft them.
I do think though that Schroeder should've gotten a chance now that Kesler is out. Even in a shortened season. With Vandermeer being waived, let's hope he get's a call up.
January 21 2013, 01:53PM
It took the Oilers, who are mid season form, a lucky last second goal in the 2nd period, and a shoot-out to beat the rusty and injured Canucks.
What panic?
I do believe that Ebbett is over his head as a 2nd line center. Wondering why the Canucks seem to have no interest in Gomez or Arrnott.
January 21 2013, 05:47PM
Ya, I hear ya. I def agree the 2011/12 drafts are too early to pass judgment on at this point.
Def agree. The constant trading of draft picks, to me, is a symptom of poor drafting. Gillis essentially 'had' to trade those picks to bring in help cause there was no one in their system to 'help'. As I said earlier, it's a vicious cycle. There zero chance every trade works out (for any GM), it's a educated guess - and most times you are throwing away picks.
@Jyrki21 Yes, I agree. There is some legitimacy about being concerned with this slow start given an inevitably smaller game size. But historically, this is the 'norm' for the Canucks. Most people have placed blame on the goaltending for slow starts in the past, I've always seen it as a team issue.
I hope Gillis does not cave to the fanbase re: policy shifts. I doubt he will, never been his M.O. But the media is doing their best to conjure some controversy in a situation that, at this point, isn't season ending. As you said, it's the pressure every sports team faces - but people need to simmer down and rationalize the circumstances. If the team is still bobbling in a week or two - then I'd start asking questions.
I've also always believed 'luck' is the primary driving variable for contending teams - specifically winning the Cup in a small sample size playoff format. In hockey, opponent, officiating and injuries seem to the top 3 proponents of luck. Kings were lucky enough to get 2 of the 3 last yr (when no one else did) and stormed their way to the Cup.


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The town of Arthur is located in the heart of Amish country, home to more than 2,000 Amish residents and hundreds of charming countryside businesses, Illinois' Amish Country offers shopping, dining, special events and guided educational tours (some of which feature meals in actual Amish homes).
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.
Tanger Outlet Center at Tuscola
Tanger Outlet Center offers a big city shopping experience without the big-city hassle. Brand-name stores at great prices including Coach, JCrew, UnderArmor, and Chico's - over 40 brand name outlets! Check out our monthly special events, coupons and sales. Tanger Outlet Center is conveniently located off of I-57, exit 212 in Tuscola. Locations nearby include Champaign and Amish Country.
Your "Cabin at the Lake," fully furnished cabins. Enjoy a peaceful, wooded country setting on over 20 acres bordering U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units include full kitchens, porches, and patios, grills, and campfire rings.
Amish Country Tours with ACM Tours
ACM Tours is a full service, receptive tour guide company with many special services available at no additional cost. We literally open the door to fabulous Illinois Amish Country! We are ready to assist you with meals, attractions, lodging and step on guide service. We have available trained, professional, local step-on guides who are well versed in the history, customs and folklore of this most unique part of Illinois.
This beautiful lodge is located in the woods along the shores of Lake Shelbyville. It is 50 yard walk down a forested pathway to the lake and also a short walk to the Coal Shaft Bridge public boat launch on Lake Shelbyville. The lodge is family built and operated. Located at 916 Coalshaft Bridge Rd. right off of County Highway 11 & Lakeside Villa.
Amish Adventures & Stellar Tours, Inc
Amish Adventures will give you an up close and personal tour of the Illinois Amish culture and religion as you travel back in time along our quaint country roads with our professional and informed tour guide. To help our visitors learn more about the Amish culture, we offer a variety of tours that are customized to fit your itinerary. Tours of Amish homes, Amish farms, Amish woodworker's shop, a meal in an Amish home and a Step-on Guided Tour of the Amish countryside!
Coyote Cabins Retreat and Farm
Our beautiful 22-acre property has an alfalfa farm at the front of the property where our larger cabin (a log home), is a stone's throw from our 3-acre pond. Our 2 log cabins are nestled next to the Army Corp of Engineers ground in central Illinois. This provides many opportunities for nature walks and bird watching.
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
The last home of Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's parents. It shares the site with the Sargent farm, an 1840's living history farm.
State park with hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and picnicking. Concession stand and boat rental available.
Arthur Amish Country Information Center
This visitor's center offers maps and information on the entire Amish area, including the 150 Amish craft shops that dot the countryside surrounding the village of Arthur.
In operation since 1850, the farm features a blacksmith shop and Clydesdale horses. Chuck wagon cookouts are available.
Authentic, mix-with-the-Amish experience. Auctions held at Vernon Yoder's farm near Arcola.
Shady Crest Orchard and Farm Market
Come visit this working Amish farm and apple orchard. They have a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale, plus fresh honey, apple butter and maple syrup. A Deli filled with 15 different Country-Cured Meats & 24 different Cheeses is also available Monday - Saturday. While you're there, enjoy a hand-dipped ice cream cone. You can also find Fresh Baked Goods every Thursday - Saturday. Open year round.
Riverbend Retreat is a fully renovated 1919 bungalow farmstead surrounded by the Embarras (Embraw) river valley, pasture and farmland. The house is divided into two suites, one on each floor. It features original wood floors on the first floor, mission light fixtures and furniture, and free use of the washer/dryer and foosball table in the basement. Outside features include picnic tables, a grill, two campfire circles, outdoor lighting (60 amber bulbs) and a riverfront lawn. Wedding, reunion or other big get together coming up? Put up the family at Riverbend Retreat, cook some of your own meals and have a great time!
Fine art located in the heart of the Illinois Amish country. The Villa Galleries has dedicated its gallery to local artists who have ties to the central Illinois area either through living situation or artwork subject. Photography, watercolors, colored pencil, oil and acrylic, stained glass, and pottery are just a few of the mediums featured in the gallery.
We are very pleased to continue bringing all our valued customers the freshest, made-from-scratch delights such as caramel-iced cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, honey white and wheat breads, sweet and specialty breads, a variety of cookies, iced cut-out cookies and classic angel food cakes of various flavors. And we feature specialty pumpkin items in the fall. Load up on baked goodies, as well as all the other scrumptious items that we stock on our shelves. These include a substantial assortment of mustard's, pickled vegetables, relishes, salsas, jams, jellies, butter spreads, noodles and a generous selection of fine candies and fudge.
A pleasant walk from the campus of Eastern Illinois University, The McGrady Inn honors its heritage, a United Brethren church constructed in 1919. From the original maple floors to the nine-panel stained glass window at the center of the 23-foot sanctuary ceilings, guests are surrounded by the results of a three-year restoration matching the original craftsmanship. The Inn offers modern amenities such as flat screen televisions, wireless internet and spacious bathrooms in the company of intricate oak woodwork and nineteenth century church pews. Enjoy a stroll to one of the many restaurants located on Charleston's courthouse square or simply relax in the shade of a hard maple tree on our front porch. The McGrady Inn is centrally located among the distinguished homes in our college community.
Bath & Body Works -- Tanger Outlet Center
Integrating health, beauty and well-being. Combining the introduction of spa products that are easily used at home with the incorporation of simple rituals into daily life, Bath & Body Works is committed to helping consumers improve their emotional and physical being. Purchase lotions, creams, hand soap and more in a variety of scents.
400 seat award-winning buffet with local recipes, Amish bread, desserts, apple butter, butcher shop meats and great Amish country decor.
Bon Worth -- Tanger Outlet Center
Women's casual wear - Petite and misses sizes.
Corningware-Corelle-Revere -- Tanger Outlet Center
Dinnerware and cookware.
Harry and David -- Tanger Outlet Center
Fresh fruit, nuts, and candies.
Located between Arthur and Arcola in the small group of houses called Chesterville. This is a one bedroom house, with living room, full kitchen and bathroom. The bedroom has a queen size bed and the living room has a queen size sofa bed. It also has air conditioning and a washer & dryer, it is newly remodeled.
Famous Footware Outlet -- Tanger Outlet Center
Shoes for the entire family.
Many Styles. One Standard. Amish isn't a style. It's a standard of excellence—desired by many and practiced by a very rare few. It's in the fine details of solid wood drawers, hand-finished, inside and out. It's in the skill of genuine Amish craftsmen, passed down from one generation to the next.
Feast your eyes on the gardens of iris, hostas and day lillies. These bulbs and rhizomes are shipped all over the country. Please call before your visit.
Claire's Accessories -- Tanger Outlet Center
Jewelry and accessories.
Carter's Childrenswear -- Tanger Outlet Center
Children's clothes and accessories.
Gap Outlet -- Tanger Outlet Center
Clothing and accessories for guys and girls.
Arguably one of the most famous outhouses left on the planet is located in the town of Gays, IL, located just five minutes from Mattoon. The existence of outhouses in general are rare, but certainly a two-story version is a unique oddity that the small rural community of 300 has capitalized on for quite some time. Stop by anytime for this great photo opportunity!
The one and only goat tower in the U.S. It is modeled after a tower that Dave and Marcia Johnson saw in a wine magazine from S. Africa. The original goat tower was in Portugal. The Johnston's tower is 31 foot tall and has 5,000 bricks with 276 spiral steps that encompass the tower.
Jack and the Beanstalk is exactly like nothing you've ever seen before, not even in a book! This fun family show follows the adventures of Jack, a young boy with his nose in a book of fairytales. Filled with hilarious characters, toe-tapping tunes and more twists than a climbing vine Beanstalk! The Musical is one show that is guaranteed to grow and grow and grow right into your heart.
Open year-round and offering annual and perennial flowers, mums, fall decor, pumpkins, squash, and fall treats. Known also for the 7 acre corn maze, haunted maze and mind twisted maze. School tours and groups welcome. Christmas trees and wreaths offered in winter months.
At Flesor's Candy Kitchen they're just happy that warm weather prompts folks traveling up and down Interstate 57 or Route 36 to take the Tuscola, Illinois exit, stop at their great Tanger outlet mall, and then navigate a tiny bit more to their little downtown where they discover the treasure that is their store. They are also thrilled to welcome tourists to their region who have come to explore Amish Country and include in their itinerary a look at a couple of non-Amish, ½ Greek sisters who make candy the old-fashioned way, too. During summer, people flock to their hundred-year-old soda fountain (homemade ice-cream!) and are delighted that they serve good food for lunch every day from 11:00 to 3:00. They also welcome buses, and crazy Devon is almost always on hand to stand on a chair to give her "speech" about the store's history and offer big groups a tour of the candy room.
The Little Theatre On The Square
A Professional Actor Equity Association-affiliated theatre performing Broadway musicals and comedy. Produces five mainstage shows from mid-June to mid-August. Three theatres for young audiences, shows, in addition to a fall, Christmas, & spring show.
Conveniently located on IL 133, this facility is a short distance from an Amish pastry and coffee shop, a cheese shop, woodcraft store, and a family restaurant. The 16 modern rooms are all moderately priced.
Ambero Antiques and Decorative Arts
Located on the west side of the historical Courthouse square in Charleston, IL, Ambero Antiques & Decorative Arts provides authentic antique, vintage, and contemporary furnishings at fair prices. Here you will find an eclectic mix of furniture, mirrors, art, ceramics, metalwares, textiles, and jewelry.
For this locally owned hotel, showing guests special attention is our goal to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We have connections with caterers and plenty of ballroom area to host your next party or conference. We are a 77 room hotel with ballroom facilities, seasonal swimming pool, free WIFI and continental breakfast. Located in Charleston, Illinois near Eastern Illinois University.
Marsha's Vineyard Bed & Breakfast
Built in spring 2000 by a local Amish contractor, this 1 1/2 salt-box cottage includes two spacious siutes, private baths and kitchen located in the heart of Illinois Amish Country.
Floral items.
Thomas Lincoln Cemetery and Shiloh Church
This cemetery is the final resting place for many Civil War veterans, as well as Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother.
Arcola Historic Train Depot & Information Center
This 1885 train depot displays Illinois Central Railroad memorabilia, the largest Louis Klein collection of antique brooms and brushes in the United States, and interesting Arcola relics and keepsakes. Because Arcola is the birthplace of Raggedy Ann creator Johnny Gruelle, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls and collectibles are also on display.
Locally hand crafted goodness, baked goods, fun decor for the home, children's section & more, soaps, blankets, antiques, sock monkey & designer fabrics, amish souvenirs, hand woven rugs, teapots and more.
Belly up to this old-time soda fountain that serves up ice cream treats. The marble-topped counter was moved here in the 1930s and is surrounded by 600 vintage soda bottles and photos of the town of Arthur's yesteryear.
Pick your own strawberries in season, and buy fall apples, Indian corn, pumpkins and gourds. Providing locally grown fruit since 1925.
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
A 6,400-acre wildlife area on the north end of Lake Shelbyville. Hunting for waterfowl, forest and upland game is popular. Boat access is provided to accommodate anglers and hunters.
This campground has 81 campsites, most of which are shaded.
Here at Olde Brick Wall we carry a wonderful collection of upholstered and early American reproduction wood painted furniture. There are several styles and colors to choose from. To complete your whole room, we carry paint, curtains, shower curtains, pillows, rugs, chandeliers, shelves and pictures. Established in 1994 in a charming, old hotel building in the heart of Illinois Amish country, Arcola, the Olde Brick Wall features a wonderful gathering of tinware, light fixtures, candles, redware, folk art and primitives. We offer everything you could ever want to give your home that special look, feel and smell of country that we all love so much.
Come visit the quiet, curious and lovable llamas on this working farm.
Nostalgic general store filled with Amish wood crafts, quilts, food products and souvenirs.
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.
A shop full of antiques and 30+ dealers, plus a large inventory of antique oil and gas lamps. Repair and parts are available for antique and modern oil and gas lamps. Authorized Aladdin Lamp dealer and repair.
Seek out life's simple pleasures...A gathering of primitives, antiques, folk art, and home and garden decor. A memorable shopping experience!
Sandwiches, soups, cheese, quilts & crafts. An excellent variety of cheese!
The largest antique mall in Charleston. The Copper Eagle antique mall is located at the corner of 3rd Street and Madison Avenue, known locally as "Five Points". The Copper Eagle has grown to around 75 dealers offering over 3000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. Inventory changes daily and many of vendors offer periodic specials. Copper Eagle is open every day of the week, so stop in and spend some time browsing - you might just find that one piece you have been searching for!
Bar & Grill - Small Town Hang Out Spot; with Karoke every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
Area's largest of hand-crafted Amish and oak furniture, collectible prints, and accessories, along with Country Dreams furniture exhibit.
This roadside produce stand offers asparagus, radishes, eggplant and sweet corn.
This nine-hole course is par 36/38. Located 3 miles West of Mattoon, Il. on Route 16.
Small craft and gift shop. Some antiques.
Located on a serene wooded hilltop, gently slopes into a full-service marina and restaurant situated on Lake Shelbyville.
Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture
Along with Amish Oak furniture, the Calico Workshop offer a lot of, you guessed it, calicos and fabric. Pre-made quilts, patterns, and quilting supplies.
Lake Shelbyville - Bo Wood Recreation Area
Most of the campsites in this 82 site campground are shaded. Located on Lake Shelbyville, beach nearby.
This 18-hole, par 72 course features moderate to gently rolling terrain, manicured greens, a full-service pro shop and a food court.
18-hole golf course set in the countryside of Windsor. The Fox offers a golf experience for everyone from the casual golfer to those looking for a real challenge. The course was built on 160 acres of rolling farmland and woods in 1998. Located close to Lake Shelbyville. GPS ADDRESS: 1300 N 3050 E
This is the preserved home of Reuben Moore and his wife Matilda, who was a daughter of Sarah Bush Lincoln and stepsister of Abraham Lincoln. The frame Moore Home dates back to the late 1850s.
The historic Peterson House is a part of Peterson Park in Mattoon, and houses the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce. This beautiful building is rich in architectural history and is an key part of Mattoon's cultural story.
Atwood Visitor & Information Center
Early trains made an "at-the-woods" stop, and in 1873 the town of Atwood was formed. Main Street today features split-rail fences, benches, grassy areas and country crafts, collectibles and antiques.
82 rooms, 6 executive suites. Extended continental breakfast. Meeting facilities for up to 35 people. Two full service restaurants within walking distance. Indoor pool and fitness center.
The museum houses an agricultural display that includes antique tractors (1922-1937), engines, a 1919 grain/dump truck, a replica of a 1920s farmstead kitchen, and more.
Watch circular racing at this speedway.
Prairie Hill Blueberry Farm began almost 20 years ago when a local couple made a commitment to do the nearly impossible: grow blueberries in Illinois corn country where the alcaline soils were anything but blueberry friendly. Pickers often ask where to find the sweetest fruit. Our answer is always the same, "Eat your way through the berry patch until you find the flavor you like best. And besides, if you eat a pound for every pound you pick, it's like getting the berries for half-price!"
Beautiful flowers, gifts, candy and cards. While away a few minutes in this treasure trove.
Seasonal retail store offers heirloom quilts & homespun accessories. Occasionally the Mennonite shop owner may be seen working on her quilts.
This two-story hotel with 41 rooms is conveniently located off Interstate 57, just 15 miles from Lake Shelbyville. The facility also is close to area attractions including Tuscola Outlet Mall, Rockome Gardens, and the Amish community.
Check out the store and bakery, where you can buy apples, peaches, cider, jams, jellies and apple butter. A playground and picnic area is available. An apple festival is held over Columbus Day weekend.
Wooded camp ground, 2½-acre pond, trails, some cabins and full hook-up.
The 9-hole Norton Knolls Golf Course in Oakland, IL is a public golf course that opened in 1969. Norton Knolls Golf Course measures 2558 yards from the longest tees. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Charleston's newest heritage tourism attraction. Learn more about the 1858 political debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. This site is a designated, "Looking for Lincoln" site.
Zales The Diamond Store Outlet
High quality jewelry and accessories.
two miles of paved surface and 10 miles of aggregate surface. Jogging, walking, equestrian riding and biking permitted.
Bryant Cottage was built in 1856 by Francis E. Bryant (1818-1889), a friend and political ally of Senator Stephen A. Douglas. According to Bryant family tradition, on the evening of July 29, 1858, Douglas and Abraham Lincoln conferred in the parlor of this house to plan the famous Lincoln-Douglas Debates. The picturesque one-story, four-room wood frame cottage has been "restored" and is interpreted as an example of a middle-class life in mid-nineteenth-century Illinois. The furniture on display is of the Renaissance Revival style, appropriate for a small-town family of the mid-nineteenth century. The cottage is accessible to persons with disabilities. The site hosts portions of a variety of locally sponsored events throughout the year.
Contemporary fashions for men and women.
Visit this log home village from the early 1800s, including a blacksmith shop, church and schoolhouse.
Stop at this roadside spot and pick your own strawberries.
59 rooms with 2 jacuzzi suites, indoor pool, free deluxe continental breakfast.
Watch modified midget racing at this speedway.
The Arcola Diamond House Bed & Breakfast
Arcola Diamond House is just what you hope to find in a bed-and-breakfast... a touch of whimsy, a dash of nostalgia and engaging hosts brimming with small-town friendliness. The Harshbargers, a family of porcelain artists, poets, musicians and scholars, have developed a sure-fire formula for enchanting their guests. Blending the decorative arts with culinary flavors, they have turned their family homes into masterpieces. Shining with personality, The Flower Patch & Diamond House make a pleasant beacon of exquisite taste; in more ways than one.
Large antique store featuring multiple antique dealers.
Mattoon Welcome Center & Historic Railroad Depot
Mattoon Tourism & Arts Welcome Center is located in the historic Illinois Central Railroad Train Depot, which also still serves as the Amtrak Station for the Community. The original Railroad Depot was constructed in 1918 by the Illinois Central Railroad, and it was then remodeled in 2011. The Depot is still an active Amtrak Station with 3,000 passengers boarding and un-boarding per month. The welcome center offers a host of information: state-of-the-art schools & colleges, a growing economy, beautiful parks, lakes and sports amenities round out the more favorable quality of life found in Mattoon.
Amish/Mennonite homestyle cooking. Lunch/dinner buffet, full menu, homemade pies and rolls. Be sure to visit our new gift shop. Let us serve your next banquet. Enjoy a unique dining experience in our relaxed friendly atmosphere.
Charleston is known as a city of murals, thanks to the many art works located around the town square. View them on a seven-block tour of the area.
Featured in Midwest Living magazine, the Arcola Flower Patch offers a lovely downstairs parlor, shaded porch swing, quiet gazebo for tea or coffee & gift shop. Lynn, the Artist in Residence, displays framed porcelain art and watercolors throughout the house. Every room abounds with floral arrangements, crafts, curios and family memorabilia. With floral rugs, potted plans and displays of fresh and dried flowers, it's always spring at the bed & breakfast. Guests and non-guests alike are welcome to tour the backyard garden, where the Harshbargers grow the herbs used in their epicurean masterpieces
Kleiss Produce Farm and Country Market
This Champaign-Urbana area farmer's market sells in-season vegetables, melons, pumpkins and fruits.


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With shoulder cutouts and 3/4 sleeves, this bebe cocktail dress strikes the perfect balance between playful and sexy. Try it with a pair of studded heels and a statement necklace for a look that is sure to turn heads.
- 79% rayon, 15% nylon, 6% spandex
- Center back to hem: 25" (64 cm)
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
On the afternoon of Jan. 29 about 5 p.m. the Emery County dispatch was notified of an abandoned vehicle on SR29 that travels from Orangeville to Ephraim. The road is gravel and impassable during the winter months from just west of Joe's Valley reservoir to just east of Ephraim.
It was reported the vehicle was either stuck or broken down in the middle of the road. They reported no one around the vehicle. The vehicle was approximately four miles into Sanpete County.
The Emery County Sheriff's Office notified the US Forest Service Officer Don Riddle on Tues. Jan. 30 he went to the area and obtained a license plate from the vehicle. The vehicle was registered to Elton Reed and Loa Fae Palmer of West Valley City. The Palmers were both 74 years old.
The West Valley City police department attempted to make contact with the Palmers at their residence, but were unsuccessful.
Sgt. Gayle Jensen after talking to the USFS officer traveled to the area to further check the vehicle. He located two sets of tracks going away from the vehicle towards Ephraim. Sgt. Jensen followed the tracks for approximately three quarters of a mile. He requested help. Deputy Casey Alton, Sgt. Bliss Mead and the communications supervisor, Bret Mills traveled to the area with a snow cat and snowmobiles.
During a search of the area they were able to locate the bodies of Elton and Loa Fae Palmer. Reed Palmer was 3.5 miles west of the vehicle and Loa Fae Palmer was located 3 miles west of the vehicle. They were three miles from Joe's Valley it is unknown why the couple started walking up the road. The bodies were recovered and taken to a local mortuary.
The sheriff's office said the vehicle had plenty of gas, it is not known why the couple didn't stay with their vehicle.
Sheriff LaMar Guymon was very disturbed by the incident. "I just can't stress enough how important it is to let someone know your itinerary. Let people know when you leave and when you will arrive at your destination. Call and let someone know you have arrived. In this case, it is not known why the couple tried to go over Joe's Valley. They should have talked to someone about their intended route.
"We never received a phone call from the family on Sunday night and this couple was never reported as missing. The abandoned vehicle was the first sign that anything was amiss. By then, it was too late. We are speculating the couple died that first night, Sunday. But we don't know for sure. This is just heart wrenching. Something like this shouldn't happen. We do everything in our power to find people when we know they are missing. But, in this case, we had no reports of missing persons. If you ever find yourself stuck in your vehicle, just remain with your vehicle. Sooner or later you will be reported missing. We are baffled when incidents like this take place. It just breaks your heart," said Sheriff Guymon.


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President Obama is putting former CEO Jeff Zients in charge of the "tech surge" — the administration's emergency effort to fix the glitchy web portal at the heart of the federal government's new health care market. But what about the contractors that built the system? What's their responsibility?
You may have never heard of CGI, but it's the information technology company that had the biggest piece of the project. In its hometown of Montreal, it's a big deal.
The company "got started a number of years ago with a couple of guys from Quebec City who didn't even speak English," says Karl Moore, a business professor at Montreal's McGill University who knows the company well.
"They've gone from those humble roots, moved to Montreal, and then started to grow. And they grew a lot through acquisition," he says.
CGI is now Canada's biggest tech company, and it sells IT services around the world. Moore says the company has a good reputation. But there have been some problems. Just last year, the province of Ontario fired CGI for failing to deliver a healthcare-related IT project on time.
Some in Washington now wonder whether CGI's American subsidiary, CGI Federal, deserves blame for fumbling on the Obamacare project.
"I think that's grossly unfair. I think they're a victim of their circumstances," says Sanjiv Augustine, president of LitheSpeed, LLC, a training and software development company in Washington.
He says federal rules require projects to be divvied up among too many contractors — in this case, 54 other companies besides CGI. The idea is to spread the wealth and avoid overcharging. But, he says, it's no way to build software.
"What folks attempt to do is to use the same model…to build a cruise missile and to develop a smaller software system," says Augustine. "And it just doesn't work."
He says software is best designed by small teams, and unlike a cruise missile, the whole project doesn't need to be ready at the same time. It's easier to put up a web portal in stages — that's what happened in Colorado.
Cammie Blais is the CFO for that state's health insurance market, which went online at the same time that the federal one did.
"We knew that there would be some things that would be delayed in rolling out," says Blais. "There would be some enhancements — some customer decision tools — that we would actually not be able to do until after 'go-live.'"
Blais says there were only about eight contractors working on Colorado's system, and one company was clearly in charge. That company was another subsidiary of CGI.
"We trusted them to manage the other technology vendors that they were integrating, and we worked in a close partnership with them," says Blais.
That's in contrast with the development of the federal website, where no single contractor was in charge.
CGI Federal wouldn't give NPR an interview, but in an email, a spokesperson said CGI was not the "lead" contractor. In fact, he said, none of the companies were the lead, and none were capable of testing the system end-to-end. That responsibility was left to the government.


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FERRON-Orlon Kay Mortensen, 92, returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 5, 2009 in Price, Utah surrounded by his family. Orlon was born Aug. 4, 1916 in Elmo, Utah one of 11 children born to Hans Frederick and Ida Olive Knight Mortensen.
Orlon grew up and attended school in Elmo, and learned the value of hard work at a young age. He married Geneal Funk Mortensen on June 1, 1939 in the Manti LDS Temple. She passed away on June 27, 2001.
Orlon worked in the CCC during the depression and was fondly known to friends as "Okie Doke the G.I. Driver". He worked on farms in Idaho in his early married life; he later worked as a plumber, electrician, lineman, mechanic and could fix anything for neighbors and friends and family.
Orlon, always a faithful servant, he loved Family History and worked diligently in the LDS Family Indexing Program. Orlon loved music and left a legacy of family favorites that will be cherished for generations to come. He took pride in his family and attended every possible family event. His memory will linger in the hearts of all whose lives he has touched for good. Til we meet again, we love you.
Orlon is survived by his children: Stephen (Kathy) Mortensen of Pilot Hill, Calif., Wayne (Linda) Mortensen of Orem, Utah, Roger (Polly) Mortensen of Orem, Utah, Keith (Chris) Mortensen of Placerville, Calif,, LaRee (Tony) Bermudez of Sacramento, Calif., DeeVere Mortensen of Orem, Utah and Geneal (Henry) Coker of Las Vegas, Nev.; 32 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; siblings: Mayzelle (LaVelle) King of Price, Utah and DeVoy (Donna Rue) Mortensen of Centerville, Utah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter-in-law: SuEllyn Mortensen, grandson: Nathan Mortensen and eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Millsite LDS Ward Chapel, 35 West 200 North, Ferron. A viewing was held on Monday, June 8, 2009 from 6-7 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary, 720 North Center Street, Castle Dale and on Tuesday from 9:30-10:45 at the Church in Ferron prior to the services. Interment will be in the Ferron City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.


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No more than 18 minutes may pass from the time that the flour and water are mixed together until the time that the matzah is completely baked. If the process takes longer than 18 minutes, the matzah is not deemed Kosher for Passover.
Spring has arrived and with it comes the eight-day Jewish holiday of freedom. It's time to clean out your chametz, open up a box of matzah and set up for your seder. So join us for our Did You Know? countdown to Passover, which begins at sundown on Monday April 18, 2011.
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Emery County School District is now accepting proposals to replace
approximately 30,000 square feet of Carlisle or equivalent EPDM
Ballasted roofing at Canyon View Junior High and approximately
30,000 square feet at San Rafael Junior High school in Emery County,
A Mandatory Walk-Through will be held on Tuesday April 26, 2011
starting at Canyon View Junior High School at 9 a.m. Must Field
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Bid Opening will be Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the District
Office at 130 North Main in Huntington, Utah. Proposals must be
received on or before Noon on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
All Contractors shall provide documentation prior to the execution of
the Agreement, that Contractor is registered and participates in the
Status Verification System (the electronic verification system
operated by the Federal Government known as E Verify) to verify the
work eligibility status of the Contractor and/or employees. In
addition, the selected contractor shall also obtain affidavit
certification from all engineering firms and other subcontractors who
are utilized on this project(s) that they have verified the work
eligibility status of their respective employees through the Status
Verification System (E-Verify) as required by Utah Code Ann.,
Proposals may be mailed or faxed to Kerry Lake, Building Construction
Supervisor. Contractors must submit a Bid Bond in the amount of five
percent (5%) of the bid amount, made payable to the Emery School
District. A Bid Bond must accompany each bid. The Emery School
District reserves the right to reject any or all submittals/bids or to
waive any informality or technicality in any submittal/bid in the
interest of the School District. Owner reserves the right to accept
or reject the lowest responsible submittal/proposal.
Questions and Bids may be directed to:
Kerry Lake, Building Construction Supervisor
855 North 155 West
PO Box 1297
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An American legend, the Ralph Lauren Collection brings quality and creation together. You can expect nothing less than luxurious perfection when you slip into the Tabitha ballet flat.
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As if being a Founding Father weren't enough to keep him busy, Benjamin Franklin also invented an astounding number of things, many of which are still used today. How much do you know about the many inventions of Benjamin Franklin?
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Question 1 of 30
Why did Franklin invent an extendable device for reaching and grabbing things?
He was only 4 1/2 (137 centimeters) feet tall.
He wanted to reach his library books.
Franklin's main goal with the device was to be able to grab his library books.
So his wife could reach things in the pantry.
Question 2 of 30
What was the device called?
the Claw
the Nifty Nabber
the Long Arm
The Long Arm is still in use today all over the world, sometimes known as the Nifty Nabber.
Question 3 of 30
Franklin developed an odometer. How many revolutions of a carriage wheel equaled 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)?
400 revolutions
Franklin discovered that his carriage wheels went around 400 times per mile.
800 revolutions
1,200 revolutions
Question 4 of 30
Franklin used the odometer to measure the distance between …
his houses
post offices
Franklin was the first postmaster general of the Colonies, and he used the odometer to develop efficient postal routes.
state capitals
Question 5 of 30
Franklin's devotion to swimming and his invention of this device earned him a spot in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
swim paddles
Franklin invented hand-held wooden swim paddles.
Question 6 of 30
Franklin obviously didn't invent electricity, but he proved this fact, which paved the way for countless electrical inventions.
Electricity is not man-made.
Lightning comes from the clouds.
Lightning and electricity are the same.
Franklin had a hunch that lightning was a form of electricity, and he was able to prove it.
Question 7 of 30
What did Franklin use for his famous experiment to prove this theory?
a kite and key
The enduring image of Franklin is with a kite and key in hand.
an iron needle and metal sphere
a set of bellows and a match
Question 8 of 30
This invention of Franklin's dramatically decreased losses by fire all over the globe.
fire hose
fire engine
lightning rod
Lightning rods made life drastically safer.
Question 9 of 30
What was the main difference between Franklin's lightning rod and other rods?
Franklin's was twice as long.
Franklin's had a pointed tip.
Franklin's lightning rods were pointed, as opposed to the blunt-tip rods used in England.
Franklin's had a blunt tip.
Question 10 of 30
This invention was Franklin's lasting contribution to the field of optometry.
Franklin invented bifocals.
contact lenses
the optometric magnifying glass
Question 11 of 30
Which eye condition was Franklin's inspiration for his invention of bifocals?
Franklin had presbyopia, meaning he was both near- and far-sighted.
Question 12 of 30
Franklin devised a new phonetic alphabet that would do away with the letters C, J, W, Y, Q and …
Franklin considered C, J, W, Y, Q and X to be redundant letters.
Question 13 of 30
This was Franklin's first invention.
swim paddles
Franklin swam a lot when he was a boy. To help him swim faster, he created oval-shaped wooden paddles with a hole in the center.
the Long Arm
Question 14 of 30
How old was he when he came up with the paddles?
11 years old
He was only 11 when he made his first swim paddles.
18 years old
25 years old
Question 15 of 30
In which river did he swim when he was a boy?
Charles River
Franklin grew up in Boston near the Charles River. Later in life he'd regularly swim in the Thames in London.
Hudson River
Connecticut River
Question 16 of 30
Why did Franklin decide that the paddles actually weren't that great after all?
They got moldy after awhile.
They weighed him down.
They hurt.
After a while, Franklin discovered that the paddles hurt his wrists.
Question 17 of 30
In 1741, Franklin invented what is now known as the Franklin stove. What was Franklin's original name for it?
the Rumford fireplace
the Merrimack oven
the Pennsylvania fireplace
The Pennsylvania fireplace (or at least the underlying idea of it) revolutionized the way people heated their homes.
Question 18 of 30
What was so great about the Franklin stove?
It didn't require wood.
It heated more efficiently than fireplaces.
Franklin stoves are enclosed iron boxes that heat homes much more efficiently and with less smoke than drafty fireplaces.
It was much bigger than a fireplace.
Question 19 of 30
Another inventor made drastic improvements to the Franklin stove, but the Franklin name stuck. What might the stove be called today if it had taken the second inventor's name?
the Rittenhouse stove
David Rittenhouse solved the problem of Franklin's faulty inverted siphon, but the Franklin name was there to stay.
the DeAngelis stove
the Bookbinder stove
Question 20 of 30
Franklin is credited with inventing political cartooning. Which animal was featured in his first, and most famous, cartoon?
a snake
The "Join, Or Die" cartoon was a cry for colonial unity that depicted a snake cut into several sections.
a lion
a bumblebee
Question 21 of 30
"Join, Or Die" was printed in this newspaper published by Franklin.
the Philadelphia News
the Pennsylvania Gazette
Franklin was the founder of the Pennsylvania Gazette.
the Boston Observer
Question 22 of 30
Bach and Beethoven composed pieces on this now-obscure instrument that Franklin invented.
glass armonica
The glass armonica is long out of vogue, but Franklin was very proud of it.
Question 23 of 30
Franklin got the idea for the glass armonica by watching people in England play music with …
eye glasses
glass eyes
wine glasses
Playing music on wine glasses was all the rage in England, and Franklin's glass armonica consolidated the practice into a single instrument.
Question 24 of 30
Franklin invented a flexible catheter to help his brother, who suffered from …
kidney stones
Franklin's brother, John, had kidney stones and had to use an inflexible catheter every day.
urinary incontinence
prostate cancer
Question 25 of 30
What was Franklin's catheter made from?
A silversmith assisted in Franklin's development of the catheter.
Question 26 of 30
Franklin devised a major improvement to these public fixtures that made them much more effective.
street lamps
Eighteenth-century street lamps got dirty quickly and thus dimmed quickly. Franklin invented a new, brighter street lamp with better air flow.
Question 27 of 30
Which of these electrical terms was NOT coined by Franklin?
"Amperes" is not a Franklin term, but the rest are.
Question 28 of 30
How many patents did Franklin hold?
Franklin never patented any of his inventions. He thought "that as we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours, and this we should do freely and generously."
Question 29 of 30
Franklin considered this to be his most important invention.
political cartooning
lightning rod
Franklin was most proud of his invention of the lightning rod.
Question 30 of 30
But this, he said, was his favorite invention.
swim paddles
glass armonica
"Of all my inventions," Franklin said, "the glass armonica has given me the greatest personal satisfaction."
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Lander Field Office
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the BLM Lander Field Office
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lander Field Office is inviting volunteers to show pride for their public lands by celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Johnny Behind the Rocks Trail south of Lander, Wyo.
Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to install an informational kiosk in the parking lot and improve some of the trail segments to provide a more enjoyable experience for mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. Jobs will be available for all ages and abilities.
Volunteers will meet at the Johnny Behind the Rocks Trail parking area at 9:00 a.m. Bring food, water and gloves. Sturdy footwear is required. Lander Cycling will provide the kiosk, paid for with grant funds from the Fremont County Recreation Board, and the BLM will provide tools and other materials.
Those who participate will receive a coupon good for a one-time free entrance to the federally managed area of their choice, as well as a NPLD t-shirt.
"Partnerships are key to good public land management," said BLM Recreation Technician Brandon Thielke. "The Lander Field Office has held successful NPLD events in the past and appreciates the continued support of Lander Cycling and other volunteers."
The goal of the ongoing partnership between Lander Cycling and the BLM is to maintain sustainable and enjoyable recreational use in the area. Lander Cycling provides volunteer labor and valuable input about trails so that the BLM can better manage the existing trail system.
NPLD began in 1994 with 700 volunteers and three sites. 2012 was the biggest NPLD in the history of the event with about 175,000 volunteers working at 2,206 sites in every state, the District of Columbia and in many U.S. territories. Volunteers collected an estimated 23,000 pounds of invasive plants, built and maintained an estimated 1,500 miles of trails, planted an estimated 100,000 trees, shrubs and other native plants, removed an estimated 500 tons of trash from trails and other places and contributed an estimated $18 million through volunteer services to improve public lands across the country. Eight federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and state, regional and local governments participate in the annual day of caring for public lands.
To learn more about NPLD, visit www.publiclandsday.org/ or www.facebook.com/nationalpubliclandsday. Tweet about your NPLD experience on Twitter with the hashtag #NPLD20.
For more information about volunteering for the Johnny Behind the Rocks workday, contact Brandon Thielke at 307-332-8400 or email@example.com.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of Americas public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.
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Unleash your inner bad-girl in this pair of super sexy bebe leggings, featuring a leather-inspired wet look and laced up detailing. Super lightweight stretch.
- 94% polyester, 6% spandex
- Rise: 8" (20 cm)
- Inseam: 30" (76 cm)
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Style # 212641
Go off-duty chic in this pair of bebe leggings, featuring a medium-weight stretch and a small rhinestone-embellished logo at back hip. Try it with a cami and a luxe cashmere sweater.
- 88% cotton, 12% spandex
- Machine wash
- Made in USA with imported materials
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Rated 4.5 out of 5�by 2 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5�by phannyta Love these leggings! Size is very accurate and they look great with anything you can wear them with something formal or just a tee shirt i love how they look :) June 4, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5�by Msbmw Stand out from the rest When u put these leggings own everyone knows you have a classy style|||| May 19, 2013
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