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Section 260 - Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals
Section 260:00. Planning Commission. A planning commission is hereby continued as heretofore established to be known as the "Planning Commission of the City of Owatonna." Said Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, one (1) member of which shall be appointed from each Ward and two (2) from the City at large. The Mayor shall seek candidates for each Planning Commission position. Candidates will be reviewed by a committee of the Mayor, President of the Planning Commission and City Planner, with recommendations forwarded to the City Council by May 30 for review and subsequent approval. Appointments made to fill mid-term vacancies shall be done so in an expeditious manner. Resignation from the Planning Commission shall be in writing, submitted to the Mayor, who shall notify the City Council and Planning Commission of the vacancy. Each member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. The members of the Planning Commission in office at this time shall hold office until the 30th of April of the year in which their terms expire and until their successors are appointed and qualified and the present series of staggered terms shall be continued. All department heads and other City staff members shall cooperate with the Commission, and upon request of the Commission, shall assist in every possible manner the work of the Commission. The City Planner shall act as Secretary of the Commission. The Commission shall annually elect from its members a President and a Vice-President to serve until their successors are elected and qualified. Members who have served for three (3) full, consecutive terms shall not be eligible for reappointment.
The Planning Commission may adopt by-laws and rules of procedures and operations consistent with City Ordinance and applicable State legislation, except that such by-laws must provide for a minimum of one (1) regularly scheduled meeting a month. Such by-laws shall be submitted to the City Council for approval.
Section 260:05. Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission is charged with the development and subsequent revision of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The content, form of the plan and procedure for plan adoption and amendment shall be consistent with State municipal planning legislation. After adoption, the Planning Commission shall submit to the City Council the Comprehensive Plan, any element of such plan, or revision of existing plan. After review, the City Council may, by resolution of a majority of its members, adopt and amend the Comprehensive Plan or portion of plan. Until so adopted by the governing body, the plan shall constitute only the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
After the Comprehensive Plan has been adopted by the City Council, no publicly owned interest in real property within the municipality shall be acquired or disposed of, nor shall any capital improvement in excess of $100,000.00 be authorized by the municipality until after the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed acquisition, disposal or capital improvement and reported in writing to the City Council or other political subdivision concerned, its findings as to compliance of the proposed acquisition, disposal or improvement with the comprehensive municipal plan.
Section 260:10
For the purpose of this Ordinance, capital improvements shall mean buildings or structures with construction costs in excess of $100,000.00; or the construction of community infrastructure including streets, sanitary and storm sewer, and water lines when such streets or lines shall extend into and serve a previously undeveloped or unserved area. The maintenance or replacement of equipment and the servicing of individual properties from the street to the building is not included. Failure of the Planning Commission to report on the proposal within forty-five (45) days after such a reference shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this provision. The City Council may, by resolution adopted by two-thirds (2/3) vote, dispense with the requirements of this subdivision when, in its judgment, it finds that the proposed acquisition or disposal or real property or capital improvement has no relationship to the comprehensive municipal plan.
Section 260:10. Plats. The Planning Commission of the City of Owatonna may establish such reasonable regulations and restrictions as they deem advisable to ensure the planned growth and expansion of the City of Owatonna, and said Planning Commission may prescribe requirements before approving plats.
Such regulations, restrictions and requirements shall be consistent with applicable State law. No plat shall be accepted or filed without the approval of said Planning Commission and of the City Council. All proposed streets and public ways on such plat shall conform to the plans of the municipality as indicated upon the official map.
Section 260:15. Official Map. The Planning Commission may provide for the future laying out of streets outside of platted territory and extending across unplatted territory within the corporate limits of the City of Owatonna, and may provide for the future widening or improvement of any existing streets or highways, and may, in cooperation with the City Engineer, prepare a map of the City of Owatonna to be known as the official map of the City of Owatonna, which map shall indicate thereupon the proposed future extensions or widening of existing streets of the municipality. Before said map shall be adopted as such official map, a public hearing shall be held after ten (10) days' notice thereof has been given in a legal newspaper, published within the City of Owatonna. After such map has been adopted showing extensions of existing streets, alleys or other public areas, the City of Owatonna is not required in such proceedings to pay for any building or structure placed without a permit or in violation of conditions of a permit within the limits of the mapped street or outside of any building line that may have been established upon the existing street or within any area thus identified for public purposes.
No utility, municipal service or improvement shall be constructed on any street, highway, alley or other public way until the said street, highway, alley or other public way has been approved by being designated upon a plat or dedicated by easement, duly approved and accepted or properly indicated upon an official map of the municipality as herein provided. No permit for the erection of any building shall be issued unless it shall be located upon a street or highway giving access thereto which has been duly approved and placed on the official map, and shall conform to the building line established upon a street of the municipality and as projected into this plat or to the lines therein established.
Section 260:20
Section 260:20. Zoning. The Planning Commission shall exercise such duties and responsibilities as provided in the Owatonna Zoning Ordinance, including the initiation of Zoning Ordinance amendments, and shall be the body responsible for holding public hearings for Zoning Ordinance amendments and conditional use permits.
Section 260:25. Special Projects. Upon direction of the City Council or by their own initiative, the Planning Commission may hold public hearings and develop plans and recommendations on specific issues that may not be specifically addressed in the Comprehensive Plan but are related to City development issues.
Section 260:30. Zoning Board of Appeals. A zoning board of appeals is hereby established in compliance with State municipal planning legislation and the Owatonna Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission of the City of Owatonna shall sit as the Zoning Board of Appeals, and may adopt by-laws and rules of procedure and operation consistent with City Ordinance and applicable State Planning legislation, except that such by-laws must provide for a minimum of one (1) regularly scheduled meeting a month. Such by-laws shall be submitted to the City Council for approval.
Section 260:35. Duties of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board shall have the power and duty of hearing and deciding, subject to appeal to the City Council, appeals or requests in the following cases:
a. Appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative officer in the enforcement of this ordinance.
b. Requests for variances from the literal provisions of this ordinance in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration.


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Article by: Mark Radka - Chief, Energy Branch, UN Environment Programme
Famously endowed with fossil fuel reserves, the Middle East may not be seen as an obvious place to learn about renewable energy. Yet many of the countries in this part of the world, including the oil-rich states on the Persian Gulf, are launching energy initiatives that could teach the world a thing or two about sustainability.
In a region where entire economies are powered by oil and gas revenues, it surprises no one that fossil fuels – including their effects on the environment – dominate the thinking of governments. Less well known are that an increasing number of countries are committed to leaving behind their status as the world's largest carbon emitters per capita, becoming in the process the largest investors in renewable energy projects. Governments are increasingly realizing that they need to prepare their economies for the day when oil reserves run dry, and taking steps to remain energy leaders
To find an alternative energy source in the Middle East, just look up. In a region where the sun shines intensely year round, it is no wonder that so far, most renewable energy investments have been made in the solar technology sector. Abu Dhabi's carbon-neutral Masdar City, Saudi Arabia's huge solar heating plant in Riyadh, Dubai's plan to construct a 1GW solar park, and Qatar's Solar Schools project are just a few indications that the region is undergoing a "Green Energy Revolution."
An increasing number of governments in the region have indicated their intention to invest heavily in green energy. For example, the Saudi royal family has stated that it would like the country to go 100% renewable and low-carbon in the coming decades.
Recently, the UAE signed on to the United Nations' Sustainable Energy for All initiative. Led by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the initiative aims to mobilize all sectors of society to support three goals by 2030: universal access to modern energy services, doubling the rate of energy efficiency gains, and doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. And the UAE is the proud host of IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency.
The UN is an old hand at sustainable energy initiatives and has several in the Middle East and North Africa. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been providing institutional and technical support for projects like the new city of Boughzoul, in Algeria. Like Madsar, Boughzoul will be planned according to sustainable energy principles, using smart building techniques, low-carbon street lighting, and solar technology for heating water. In Egypt, UNEP is helping energy policy makers face the challenges of climate change and identifying ways in which tap solar energy for industrial purposes. And UNEP's Mediterranean Investment Facility is developing new ways to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts in Tunisia and Morocco.
Working together in global partnerships, such as the Sustainable Energy for All initiative, and through national and regional initiatives like those described above, the Middle East may soon be exporting something that doesn't require drilling. In the future, the region may be known for energy exports of a greener sort, as well as reputation for having the knowledge and technical know-how that can help other countries build a sustainable energy future. Hopefully, governments will look beyond their current renewable energy investments and take the opportunity to create a clean energy future that runs from North Africa to the Persian Gulf, with benefits to the rest of the world as well.


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Officers bike from Pa. to DC for police memorial ceremony
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Law enforcement officers from across the country are on a 3-day bicycle and motorcycle ride to Washington, D.C. to honor fallen officers, including some from our area.
Law Enforcement United, an organization consisting of local, state and federal officers, were in Berks County on Thursday, honoring the sacrifice and service of those who put their lives on the line.
More than 35 officers gathered outside the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wyomissing to embark on their 200-miles trek to the nation's capital.
"Here to York the first day, York to Maryland the second day and Maryland to Washington, D.C. the third day," said Tricia Wertz, widow of Reading Police Ofc. Scott Wertz, who was killed in the line of duty in 2006. "It's our first ride leaving from Pennsylvania."
Tricia Wertz said she helped organize the L.E.U.'s Pennsylvania division. Before continuing their route, riders stopped at the Berks County FOP Memorial in Bern Township, where a special ceremony was held.
Their next stop was the Spring Township Police Department, where residents showed their support and encouragement.
Dustin Schappell, a veteran officer of the Baltimore Police Department, said he's riding in honor of Scott Wertz, who was his brother-in-law. Schappell said he has constant reminders with him that will keep him going.
"Our Humvee has two bikes on top. One is to signify a fallen rider or fallen officer, and the other one is actually Detective Kyle Pagerly's road bike that he used when he would do his road rides. Anytime I get tired, I look up there," said Schappell.
Once in Washington, the officers will join thousands of officers from across the country at the National Peace Officers Memorial Day services.
While the 3-day ride comes with its challenges, the officers said honoring their fallen brothers and sisters is well worth the journey.
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Chapter 9
God loves and rewards a cheerful giver—Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift.
1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I
3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
5 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your
6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall
7 Every man according as he
8 And God is able to make all
9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your
11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us
12 For the
13 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;
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Gary Kofford, Emery County Commission chairman presented a plaque to Joel and Susan Dorsch for their work with Channel 26 which has now been taken off the air due to the switch from analog to digital TV.
The commission approved the purchase of a new fogger truck for the weed and mosquito department.
Each year the county signs a contract with the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments to operate the aging program in the county. This contract was approved.
The commission discussed vacancies on the board of the Emery County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ferron. The position will be advertised and applications need to be submitted by March 6. This open position is currently held by Frank Hall of Huntington. Commissioner Kofford pointed out that the board positions are open to anyone from any town. The board might look at changing the bylaws to have representatives from each area of the county, but that hasn't been done so this position is available to anyone in the county.
The commissioners also filled two positions on the Emery County Historical Preservation Commission. Laurie Pitchforth and Bernice Payne were appointed to the board and other board members were ratified including: Vernell Rowley, Dottie Grimes, Ray Petersen, Evelyn Huntsman and LaMar Guymon.
Jay Mark Humphrey was appointed to the Utah Water Users Association Board of Directors.
Mistie Christiansen was appointed as an at-large member of the Emery County Public Lands Council.
The commission approved the resolution authorizing an employer pick-up of employee retirement contributions. Emery County contributes to the Utah Retirement fund for employees and this record is needed for IRS requirements.
Cynthia Grant was approved as the Local Emergency Planning Committee coordinator. She will assist with meetings and work on the emergency response plan for the county. Grant has been active as the LEPC coordinator since last October. The position is covered by a grant from Homeland Security.
The Emergency Management Performance Grant was approved, this grant is for $78,348 and is from Homeland Security and will be used for trainings and review and updates of the Emery County Emergency Operations plan. Funds will also be used to attend emergency conferences for training. Capt. Kyle Ekker is the grant writer and will oversee the grant.
A business license was granted to Jesse Nielson for the J&N Auto dealership on loop road in Huntington. This is a conditional use permit.
The commission approved an application with the Bureau of Land Management which amends a current agreement which allows the use of BLM land for transportation and utility systems and facilities for communications sites. This site agreement is for the new equipment at Cedar Mountain.
In personnel actions, Tina Carter was approved for full-time status at the Emery County Travel Bureau. The money for this position comes from the Transient Room taxes.
The commissioners gave their reports. Commissioner Laurie Pitchforth said she spent a week at the Utah Association of Counties in Salt Lake for training for newly elected officials. She also attended the legislature day at the Capitol to meet with local legislators. She attended board meetings around the county and at the recreation board she learned they are beginning a spring soccer league for junior high age players. Their racquetball tournament went well and a dodgeball tournament is planned for March 21. The fly-tying class is going well. The Green River trail ride is planned for April. Special needs swimmers will have a class and a special needs dance clinic is also being planned by the recreation department.
Commissioner Jeff Horrocks said he attended the Council of Local Governments where the main discussion centered around the need for a uniform animal control code throughout the county. They also discussed the responsibilities of the animal shelter. Each city pays for the euthanization of the animals from their city, if no one picks up the animal.
Commissioner Horrocks attended a weed and mosquito meeting where they discussed some new noxious weeds put on the state list. The department has lost some state money for weed control and adjustments will need to be made. The scenic byways committee had a meeting and they will be installing new signs at the entrances to the scenic byways. Tina Carter passed out new scenic byways brochures at the travel show in Denver.
He also attended the Workforce Services regional meeting in Moab where their state representative gave projections on the current employment situation. There hasn't been much impact on our area yet in the economic crisis hitting other parts of the country. Commissioner Horrocks attended UAC meetings in Salt Lake and they discussed the budget cuts in the legislature. There is a 3.8 percent cut in each of the agencies which could affect some of the programs in Emery County.
Commissioner Kofford said the US Forest Service needs to set-up Regional Advisory Councils for the Manti-LaSal, Dixie and FishLake forests. The RAC will have 15 members from various walks of life and various counties. The forest service will advertise for these positions when the time comes.
Commissioner Kofford reported Pam Juliano from Rep. Jim Matheson's office said the census for 2010 is getting underway and census workers will be needed.
Commissioner Kofford attended the non-urban joint highway fund meeting to secure the park access funds for the Temple Mountain Road. That project will be bid in May. The project requires a 50 percent match from the Emery County Special Service District #1 which does road projects in the county. When this project is completed there will still be two miles left to finish.
Commissioner Kofford met with Johansen and Tuttle and UDOT Region 4 to go over the design for the next phase of the Moore Road project from the T-intersection to SR-10. This will be bid in March and awarded in May.
The county is still negotiating with Nielson Construction and UDOT on the 18 miles of asphalt which the contract says must be completed by July 31. The same problem exists with getting the oil as last year. Nielson's would like to use a different product, but UDOT specifications require the SuperPave product on their jobs. "We are still working on figuring that out," said Commissioner Kofford.


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From the late 19th-century, European artists and designers delighted in the rich details and romantic atmosphere of exotic civilisations. Léon Bakst was the principal designer of the Russian Ballet's Orientalist ballets, with their tales of sexual passion, high drama and violent death, for which he drew on Indian, Persian, and Near Eastern art.
For Schéhérazade 1910, a tale from 1001 Nights, Bakst was inspired by Persian and Arabic sources to create his lavish sets and costumes. A similarly exotic Egyptian melodrama, Cleopatra 1909, was Bakst's first Parisian success. His combination of intense colours and complex patterns influenced new designs in fashion and interior decoration.
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WASHINGTON — A congressman has forwarded new witness statements that he says bolster the case of Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta, whose nomination to receive the nation's highest award for valor was denied by previous Defense secretaries.
Peralta was nominated for a Medal of Honor by the Marine Corps for acts of heroism in Fallujah, Iraq, in November 2004. Peralta was killed during the fighting.
The nomination, which was supported by an extensive investigation and included eyewitness testimony, was approved at the highest level of the Marine Corps.
In a rare move, then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in 2008 that he did not approve the nomination.
A review Gates ordered had concluded that medical evidence suggested Peralta was killed by a bullet to the head during a firefight, raising doubts about whether he could voluntarily have reached for a grenade and pulled it toward his body.
The report concluded that the grenade blast probably occurred 6 to 10 feet from where the mortally wounded Peralta had fallen. Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest award for valor.
Leon Panetta, who replaced Gates, declined to overturn the decision.
The new statements provided by Rep. Duncan Hunter. R-Calif., suggest the grenade exploded underneath Peralta.
The statements are from a Marine and Navy corpsman who describe Peralta's wounds and the damage to his body armor and weapon. Those statements have been sent to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
"With the information and evidence in the secretary's hands, and adding to that his own experience in the Army, there is good reason to be optimistic that he will do the right thing," Hunter said in a statement.
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The 200,000-sq.-ft. Scheels has everything you need to scratch your activity itch. From name brand equipment and gear for running, hiking, biking water sports and so much more.
Stroll downtown Springfield and check out shops that carry everything from Lincoln souvenirs to one-of-a-kind jewelry and fresh-made fudge. Downtown is also host to many events and festivals throughout the year.
Obed & Isaacs Microbrewery and Eatery
It's all about the freshest and best in local beer, great food and top service. Featuring a diverse and eclectic menu and locally crafted beer, located near the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
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Shows and sells art from local and international artists.
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Books and souvenirs.
Town and Country Shopping Center
From discount apparel at Burlington Coat Factory to a unique art gallery shop. Several shops and restaurants to choose from.
Books and Lincoln souvenirs.
Features more than 115 specialty stores and a food court. Super regional center serving the entire Central Illinois community. 1933 antique double deck carousel.
175 Dealers in 2 buildings. Wide variety of antiques, furniture, silver, glass, pottery, jewelry, linens, quilts, coins, dolls, toys and much more.
Multitudes of flavors of popcorn and ice cream as a tasty stop on your visit.
Hill Prairie Winery is nestled in the Sangamon River Valley outside of Oakford IL. near New Salem State Park where Abraham Lincoln settled in Illinois as a young man. Hill Prairie is owned and operated by the Lounsberry Family and is complete with a vineyard and beautiful views of restored Illinois Prairie. It has become a destination for festivals, weekly live music, dinner theartes, weddings and private events. The venue is usually booked a year in advance. Hill Prairie produces and bottles a wide selection of wines from dry to sweet and all in between. The tasting room and banquet facility are housed in a renovated turn of the century barn that celebrated one hundred years in 2011. There is outdoor seating under a pergola attached to the tasting room and a separate pavilion that can hold up to three hundred guests, all with a perfect view of the vineyard, prairie grasses and ponds. In short Hill Prairie is a place to relax, sit back and enjoy the views, have some fine wine or come at a time when we offer to entertain you.
Limited edition prints, framing and pictures.
This upscale shopping plaza includes fine apparel stores for men and women. Several restaurants and beauty spas as well as home decorating.
Pink shutter is a great place to get great finds. They offer a wide variety of home decor, clothing, glassware, and other essentials all at a discounted price. You're sure to find something you like.
Decorate your own china -- classes.
Wide variety of glass items, jewelry, lots of miscellaneous, as well as framed art work.
Abe's Tradin' Post Antique Mall and More
Across from gate four of the State Fairgrounds. Antiques, primitives, oak furniture, depression glass, collectibles, sports cards, fishing items, coins, Nascar racing items.
Country antiques, Yankee candles, crafts, garden accents, jewelry, TY, and Tolen garden flags.
This store is located on the Lincoln Square. It is a great place to find clothing, glassware, furniture and other things you might need for your home. Have a great shopping experience on the square at New Beginnings.
An antiquarian bookstore specializing in rare books, used books, prints, postcards, autographs, records, CD's and a few good antiques and all paper collectibles.
Shopping for a new car? This is the newest in Automall shopping. and while you're there, check out the new Meijers superstore.
Antique shops in a new 27,000 square foot facility. Complete framing service is also available.
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Antiques, crafts, gifts and a bargain basement.
Various wines from around the world.
Bordered by Best Buy on one end and Barnes and Noble on the other, Southwest Plaza offers a variety of discount shopping opportunities.
O'Connor's Gifts, Antiques and Art
Antiques, collectibles, primitives, old tools, glassware, pottery, toys, lamps, jewelry and Lincoln souvenirs. Located in Salisbury.
Stop into this great thrift store where you can find many bargains and new merchandise as well.
Offering you a wonderful experience while you shop. This antique store gives a shoppers a lot to consider.
Pease's Fine Candies & Salted Nuts
Pease's Candy is a locally owned, fifth generation candy shop. For over 75 years, Pease's has been making old fashioned, homemade candies and treats. The store offers boxed candies, salted nuts, popcorn, gourmet foods, special event candies, and seasonal sweets.
This local thrift store, conveniently located on the square in Downtown Lincoln, offers a wide selection of items. They have anything and everything you might need, including books, clothing, furniture, toys, and glassware.
Nestled in the historic Robins building, on the square in Petersburg Illinois, Estep & Associates have spent 20 years bringing the past to life. Filling the former dry-goods store is everything from "Antiques to Yuletide". Among the aisles of this quaint step back in time you'll find big items, small items, personal mementos and commercial oddities. With more than a dozen additional dealers showcased, Bill & Betty guarantee an encounter not to be missed as you stroll through rustic heirlooms, collectibles, antiquities, craft projects and unlimited possibilities for discovery. Overlooking the Menard county courthouse, there's a real sense of yesteryear awaiting your adventure. Come explore our treasures and enjoy the rich texture of the town Abraham Lincoln, while living in nearby New Salem, surveyed as a young man.
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Cards and lots of miscellaneous.
Find scotch and white pine, douglas and fraser fir trees, along with wreaths and farm-raised whole sausage.
The Salvation Army offers a wide variety of below-cost items. From dining ware to clothing, a person is able to find anything they need.
Spring Street Antiques is located in the town square of Mt. Pulaski. Offering the customers an interesting place to shop and a fun-filled time for any person interested in antiques, Spring Street should be your next stop.
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Located near the Illinois State Fairgrounds on the city's north side. Sangamon Center has several small shops and restaurants.
Books, candles, home accessories, various miscellaneous gifts.
Prairie Art Alliance in Springfield, Illinois represents emerging and established Central Illinois artists of all ages.
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This shopping area offers a variety of specialty shops, restaurants and movie theatres.
This shop offers a variety of unique antiques,art, and decorative material with home and office design consultation available. Also offered is furniture restoring and refinishing service. Stop by or call for an appointment.
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Crafts, toys, books and Lincoln souvenirs.
50-plus dealers feature antique furniture, primitives, glassware, etc.
Educational supplies for parents and teachers.
Upscale women's apparel.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store
Museum quality souvenirs ranging from period furniture to an Abraham Lincoln top hat.
A fascinating shop full of many different features. This shop has antiques, special glassware, old books, vintage merchandise, hand-poured candles, and many knickknacks.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Clothes, furniture, toys, and lots of miscellaneous.
Pharmacy with Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop. Kick back at this pharmacy/soda fountain and enjoy Green Rivers and other treats. Fountain includes old fashioned counter, stools and small ice cream tables. Closed Sundays
Mary Todd's Hallmark Gifts and More
A great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs. They offer a wide selection of gift cards, figurines, books and more. Stop by today to take a look at what Mary Todd's has to offer, on the square in Downtown Lincoln.
Offering great hand-made items with quality, this store offers a little piece of homemade heaven. They also offer custom framing and sewing supplies and are located directly on the square in Lincoln.
A locally owned business specialized in fine jewelry. Conveniently located in Downtown Lincoln, just off the courthouse square. Affordable prices and great pieces.
Located right off I-55 they offer a wide variety of discounted candies and they also sell fudge and ice cream. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Russel Stovers.
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Beautiful arranged gift shop. It has lovely wedding and shower gifts. Huge selection of candies, specialty coffee and other various unique items throughout the store.
Hard-to-find old records, tapes, CDs, furniture and lots of miscellaneous.
China, silver, candles and miscellaneous gifts.
This store contains jewelry, gift items, and clothing.
The unique shop of Prairie Years offers an eclectic variety of items so that every shopper finds something that they will like. Come and view a great selection of gifts and purchases that will leave you asking yourself, "When can I come back?!"
Unique floral and craft shop that will inspire the artist within.
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A variety of locally grown fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted items will be available every Saturday form 8am to noon, from May to October.
A visit to The Farm means many things to many people. Some come to find unique, hand-made, one of a kind items in our Shop. Many enjoy the beautiful Gardens to see hard-to-find plants in a landscape situation or to relax under an arbor. It is a favorite spot for wedding photos, senior pictures and family events. The Greenhouse features a variety of plants that you won't find at the big box stores. Couples and families can enjoy a relaxing weekend in The Loft B&B, with luxurious amenities, privacy and a great view of our 63 rolling acres. Groups book The Farm for hayrides, group tours, picnics and bonfires throughout the year.
This open-air market provides a great opportunity to buy local produce, baked goods, flowers and more. The market runs from May 1 to the end of October on Saturdays and Wednesdays at Scully Park Downtown Lincoln.
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Simac, Gaumont-Casias, Soonias in Team Canada line-up for World League qualifying matches
Canada battles Slovakia in crucial two-game series at Scotiabank Place on Friday and Saturday night
OTTAWA – Adam Simac of Ottawa, who has battled injuries this season, returns to Team Canada's line-up which was finalized today by head coach Glenn Hoag for the World League men's volleyball qualifying matches against Slovakia this Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Scotiabank Place.
Simac, who played professionally in Europe this past winter, is one of several key players back on court for Canada after missing last month's Pan Am Cup in which Canada won the bronze medal.
He suffered an Achille tendon injury which hampered his playing time with his pro club with Bled, Slovenia. Then a back injury forced him to miss the Pan Am Cup.
In fact Canada will field its strongest team since last year's world championships with the return of Simac, Dallas Soonias of Red Deer, Alta., and Alexandre Gaumont-Casias of Ville-Marie, Que., joining established stars such Gavin Schmidt of Saskatoon, Dan Lewis of Oakville, Ont., and Toon Van Lankvelt of River, Man.
Canada is currently ranked 22nd in the world and Slovakia stands at 33rd. The Canadians advanced to the World League qualifier with their performance at the Pan Am Cup. Slovakia defeated Spain in five sets at the European Continental Cup to advance.
''Slovakia is one of the top-12 teams in Europe,'' said Hoag. ''But we have a good chance to beat them and we have the advantage of being at home. We showed at the world championships last year that we can play at a very high level.'' Canada beat world number-five Serbia in round robin play at the worlds in Italy.''
Other players on the Canadian line-up are Nicholas Cundy of Edmonton, Justin Duff of Winnipeg, Dustin Schneider of Brandon, Man., Steve Brinkman of Bowmanville, Ont., Adam Kaminski of Chatham, Ont., Fred Winters of Victoria, Gord Perrin of Creston, B.C., and Richard Wilcox of Calgary.
The last time Canada competed in the World League was in 2007 when it placed 13th. 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.
The winner of this weekend's series will be 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.
Canadian roster for the World League qualifier series vs Slovakia July 29-30 at Scotibank Place in Ottawa:
Players: Nicholas Cundy, Edmonton; Dan Lewis, Oakville, Ont.; Justin Duff, Winnipeg; Dallas Soonias, Red Deer, Alta.; Adam Simac, Ottawa; Dustin Schneider, Brandon, Man. ; Toon Van Lankvelt, River, Man; Steve Brinkman, Bowmanville, Ont.; Gavin Schmitt, Saskatoon; Adam Kaminski, Chatham, Ont.; Fred Winters, Victoria; Alexandre Gaumont Casias, Ville-Marie, Que.; Gord Perrin, Creston, B.C.; Richard Wilcox, Calgary.
Head coach: Glenn Hoag, Gatineau, Que
Assistant coach: Vincent Pichette, Gatineau.
Team manager: Julien Boucher, Quebec City.
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Chapter 4
The Saints are children of God by adoption—Paul calls the Galatians back to Christ—He compares the two covenants.
1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
3 Even so we, when we were children, were in
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God
5 To
6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7 Wherefore thou art no more a
8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye
9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in
10 Ye observe
11 I am afraid
12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.
13 Ye know how through
14 And my
15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.
16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the
17 They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.
18 But it is good to be
19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I
21 Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a
23 But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.
24 Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to
25 For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.
26 But
27 For it is written,
28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the
29 But as then he that was born after the
30 Nevertheless what saith the scripture?
31 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.


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Originally posted by tkfour View PostI'm not sure which forum this goes in so please feel free to move it if I'm in the wrong spot!
My LO *hates* to have his teeth brushed. He's almost 15 months old and he has never liked it. It doesn't matter if it is with the finger brush or a regular brush, it doesn't matter if I let him play with one, I can't trick him or encourage him to do it. He doesn't care if there is teeth cleanser on it, and he doesn't care how much cheering or encouraging goes on. He just plain hates his mouth being messed with and has always hated it since he was born. Any ideas on how to show him that it isn't so bad? I try to be consistent but it is hard since he CRIES when I go to do it. I've tried a variety of brushing positions but nothing seems to work.
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My lo hates having her teeth brushed too. I've tried many of the things you've done. We resorted to forcing it upon her last night I like what PaxMamma suggested. Let me know how it works for you!
My 3yo is the same way - at this age, I felt it was time to push the issue. We decided that we would brush his every night and he can choose to cooperate, or to cry while we do it. He's about 50/50. We are never mean or harsh with him, just matter of fact - "Time to brush your teeth - will you choose the easy way tonight, or the hard way?" He'll just say "I'm going to fight" (at this point, Daddy puts him on his lap, and he cries with his mouth wide open which frankly makes it very east to get the job done) or "I'm going to cooperate" (which means he sits next to me and whimpers and has a hard time keeping his tongue out of the way) and we brush his teeth, get it done and move on with the evening routine. The crying doesn't last, no one is upset with him, this is just the way he chose to have his teeth brushed this time. Hopefully we'll get better than 50/50 before too long, but I feel it needs to be done (health issue). Kindness with firmness is boss at our house!
I've been told that at this age it's most important to get them used to the idea, rather than the actually brushing. Even if he just chews on the toothbrush, it's a step in the right direction. My daughter used to hate it too when I brushed her teeth. I really lightened up with it, skipping a day here and there, letting her take as long as she wanted chewing on the toothbrush, letting her use gross bublegum flavored tooth paste...and now she's 2 1/2 and loves brushing. She even likes it when I brush them for her.
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Oh do I know what you're going through!! My son was/is the same way! And I'm big on brushing teeth. It was aweful. Here's what worked for us, maybe you'll have some luck too. I would sit him on my lap and pull up teeth brushing videos on Youtube..primarily kids brushing and they have some great teeth brushing cartoons for kids. While he was engrossed in watching I'd brush his teeth. We've moved from that to turning on one of his fav. videos while I brush for as long as 5 mins!! I even got a kids electric tooth brush for him. I use non-floride toothpaste so he can swallow it. I found a good natural one by Tom's of Main. Seeing other kids on Youtube really helped and I always brush my teeth in front of him also. We also talked about it with his friends and cousins so he knows that they all brush their teeth every day also. hope this helps!!
Hi there...just wanted to let you know what has worked for us. I also let my DS (19 mos) sit on my lap and "brush" my teeth a few times. I would tell him "thank you so much for getting all the 'sugar bugs' off of Mama's teeth". He liked that Then I got him a spin brush to play with on himself. I would tell him that now he has to get the "sugar bugs" off of his teeth. Eventually he stopped playing with it and with a little bit of help, he happily brushes his teeth as long as he has the spin brush.
With my children, I let them brush their own teeth. I had them pick out their toothbrush, got the flavored non-flouride toothpaste, and then they run the brush under the water themselves, line up for the toothpaste, and brush their teeth. When they were younger, like 15 months old, they just chewed and sucked on the brush and I would follow up with a quick brushing. But, I let them take the lead.
I also brushed my teeth at the same time, so it was a family affair. Letting your kid brush your teeth is a great idea, too.
Some great suggestions! I must say I hate to use force also, but it came down to it. I was relieved to read Dr Sears in one of his books say essentially it's better to force it now than have a dentist force the drill later. I've seen video of the horrendous methods some pediatric dentists use, and heard stories from friends, and may I take this opportunity to encourage mothers not to ever let a dentist bully you out of the room! (do a search on 20/20)
So I forced the issue, gentle and kindly but firm. Now he's used to it and I will brush his teeth first and he will brush it second, because even at 3 he's not thorough enough to prevent cavities. We got him a spiderman toothbrush and I sing him a spiderman teeth cleaning song while I brush. I'd rather me make sure it's thorough than him be traumatized by a dentist just yet.
We have certainly been where you are! My poor DS needed extensive dental work done (under general anesthesia) when he was 24 months old and I was determined to promote healthy dental hygiene to prevent any further problems.
Here are all the things that we've done:
Watching youtube videos about teethbrushing, I especially like Crawford the Cat
Watching his friends who like having their teeth brushed
Singing silly songs about teeth
Having my family take pictures of themselves brushing their teeth
Talking about sugar bugs an what they do
Showing him pictures and videos of bacteria that lives in our mouth
Making a game of pretending there were animals (like rhinos or parrots) were in his mouth and we
had to brush them away
Chasing a sugar bug around his mouth
Letting him watch a short video about teethbrushing while brushing hid teeth
Buying books about teethbrushing
Buying an electric toothbrush
Letting him pick out his toothbrushes and replacing them frequently to keep it more interesting
Sadly there were days we eventually had to use force. I hated to do that but getting his teeth brushed was something I couldn't compromise on. Brushing teeth and sitting in his carseat are two things I don't negotiate about.
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We make a game of it. W/ my DD, I'd say, "Do you have a dog in your mouth?? " I'd make a few "woof" sounds and she'd giggle.., "Here...let Mommy see how many dogs you have in there" That game progressed to a wide variety of animals in her mouth. I've heard some kids like to look for Elmo in mom's mouth too.
I tried this same tactic on my younger son when it he got his teeth and it never worked. I was frustrated. I tried the TV and laying him down upside down (he LOVES to be upside down) and that worked for a while, but then ceased to work. Then I tried something that I know he loves. Dump-trucks. I asked him if he had a 'Dump Truck' in his mouth. BINGO! that worked. We make honking noises, beeping noises and brushing his teeth is now a breeze.
Think of games that get him to open his mouth. I've at times, had him use a toothbrush and I had one too (2 of them going in his mouth at the same time) I've let him brush mine, while I'm brushing his.
W/ my 3yr DD she has always been more independent (think, "I DO IT MYSELF") so the rule has always remained...you have your turn and mommy/daddy has their turn. This also worked well for helping her to understand the concept of taking turns w/ toys when around other children...
Good luck. It does get better over time..
I often suggest asking the child "Let me know when you're ready", and then allowing him to take whatever time he needs. Even children who have always strongly resisted brushing have then brought the toothbrush to the parent. Children need to feel they have choices. This is especially true if there have been changes in the child's life that he had no choice about, such as a new sibling or a family move.
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In regards to the situation brewing over the proposed youth care facility in Ferron, and the extreme reaction from the uninformed and misinformed people. The proposed facility is intended to house and help at risk youth, not felons, not murderers, or as some have compared "nuclear waste." These are children who need a little help and a safe place to stay. These children are the same children that are already in our neighborhoods, as foster children, in the many foster homes in our community.
The facility that Mrs. Williams is proposing would be a safe and monitored environment with 24-7 supervision. And studies have shown that the crime rate among foster children is lower than the standard population. In this fear driven world we live in now, some people are quick to jump the gun, and are convinced by letting a center like this come to the area that Ferron will become some sort of high crime rate area.
If people were to actually contact Mrs. Williams and actually look at her business plan, they would realize the real scope of the project. She doesn't have government grants to fund this, she has personal loans and personal equity involved in this project. Nothing is worse than an uninformed person spouting off random falsehoods and questioning the integrity of Mrs. Williams and her intentions. What is more noble than trying to help the children of our state?
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Reinvesting in a Renewed American Dream of Family and Home
by Caitlin Shetterly, guest contributor
Caitlin with her son at home in Maine. (photo: Dan Davis)
What is the American dream, anyway? Do any of us know anymore? Is it F. Scott Fitzgerald's vision of a "green light" and an "orgiastic future" that forever eludes us? Is it our founding fathers' notion that all men are created equal to pursue happiness? Is it a house with a perfect lawn, an SUV, and all the material things we could want? What I do know is that many of us in the working middle class grew up believing in the promise of "fruited plains," ours to harvest if we worked hard enough. America was "made for you and me."
Three years ago this month, my new husband, Dan, and I packed up our small car and, with most of our worldly belongings and our cat and 90-pound dog, started driving west from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles, California. It was early 2008, and the recession had only just begun. But maybe I speak for many Americans when I say that my husband and I didn't have any idea that the downturn would become as devastating as it did.
I'd always wanted to go west, ever since my mother sang me to sleep with "Red River Valley" and my dad read the Laura Ingalls Wilder books out loud to me before bed. Dan, too, was beckoned by the sunny skies and seemingly endless horizons of Los Angeles. I hasten to add that we weren't completely naïve. Friends of ours were making good money in photography and film, as TV writers, and also NPR, for whom I worked as a freelancer, said they could use me covering stories from L.A. So we hit the road full of hope, the American dream unfolding in front of our windshield, ours if we just reached for it.
For a few months, our lives in California seemed to be slowly building toward the dream: I was pregnant with our first child, Dan was working. We had landed a small but comfortable apartment near the Venice Canals, a neighborhood we liked. Then, shortly after President Obama's election in 2008, California was hit hard by the recession. But Dan had jobs lined up into the summer.
The week our son was born, the first week of 2009, every job Dan had through May was canceled. We had a new baby and were in a terrifying economic free-fall.
Over the next two months, we blew through the tiny bit of savings we had while Dan applied to hundreds of jobs and went door-to-door handing out resumes all over the city. Two weeks after our son was born, I went back to work filing freelance pieces for NPR. The little I made covered a few groceries and some gas.
Finally, the jig was up. I called my mom and said I didn't know what to do. She said, "Come home, Cait." So we packed up our two-month-old son and drove back across America, staying with friends who reached out to us on the long journey home.
Now, for some people, moving home and in with one's mother (or, in Dan's case, mother-in-law) would be a fate worse than hell. But what we found there in the six months we lived with her was something deeper and stronger than the American dream we had chased with such gusto just a year earlier. At home with Mom, as we planted the garden and baked bread, as we helped her as she helped us — the recession was hard on her, too — we were a family coming together to survive.
Dan and I had subscribed to a fundamentally dangerous notion that young families like mine think we should be toughing it out alone as if we were pioneers with nary a neighbor in sight; instead we should be asking for help and reaching out to help others.
Fitzgerald famously wrote, "There are no second acts in American lives." I know from personal experience that's not true. There, at home with Mom, we reconfigured our dreams so they were no longer about material things or images of a house with a perfect lawn and two cars out front. We got lucky, eventually. When I sold my memoir about our experience with the recession, we had in the bank.
When I tell people my story they say, "Only in America!" or "That's the American dream!" Perhaps. But I'd add this: by investing in our families and communities — as Dan and I have learned to do — we will be sustained through tough times. And with some communal baking of bread and a few extra hands we can get through anything, even if the American dream is on life support.
Caitlin Shetterly is the author of Made for You and Me: Going West, Going Broke, Finding Home. She is a contributor to National Public Radio and artistic director of the Winter Harbor Theatre Company. You can read more of her writing at Passage West.
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Bayside - A simple phone call opened the door for Michael Pedersen in Bayside. His work ethic has moved him from unpaid intern to a position as the first Lester Maresh Fellow.
Pedersen graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, but he didn't start his post college work in the village. He went to Seattle where he juggled an internship at the Puget Sound Regional Council and a full-time job with a company called Zipcar.
With an undergraduate degree in urban planning and geography, he soon realized he would need an advanced degree to secure a paying job in urban planning. When the council hired a planner with a master's degree and nine years experience for an entry level job, he packed his bags and headed back to Milwaukee to go to graduate school.
"In Seattle, I saw I needed the master's," he said. "I don't know if I would have gone to graduate school so soon otherwise."
While at the council, Pedersen, 27, worked on a transportation plan, meeting a man named John Starboard who suggested he contact Village Manager Andy Pederson when he came back to Milwaukee.
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A brief lesson in pronunciation is needed at this point to ease confusion. Pedersen is "Ped" as in pedal, Pederson is pronounced with a long first e.
"I wanted to pick his brain, see how he got here (to the manager's job)," Pedersen said.
After that meeting, Pederson offered him an unpaid internship at Village Hall. Pedersen started in August 2011.
He was soon working 30 hours a week without pay, soaking up all he could learn. By the first of the year Pederson was able to fund a full-time internship through village budget and the Wisconsin City/County Management Association.
He worked on the social media sites for the village and enjoyed full freedom to ask questions and learn about how the village operates, who does what.
In the meantime, he applied for graduate school and was accepted for a dual master's program that leads to degrees in public administration and urban planning.
"I originally thought I would do just urban planning but after I was here, I decided to do both," he said.
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His latest bump up, from intern to Lester Maresh Fellow, came when Pederson reorganized village staff after the departure of another employee. That was coupled with the desire on the part of village leaders to honor Lester Maresh, who served the community for 60 years in a variety of roles including village trustee and Plan Commission member. Maresh first moved into the community in 1952, and was elected to the Village Board on April 4, 1957. He was elected and served as village president from 1969-1972.
"(Village President) Sam (Dickman) wanted to do something to honor Lester," Pederson said.
It was not a given, however, that intern Pedersen would become Fellow Pedersen. The fellowship will last a year but could be extended. The village advertised the position, with staff interviewing five applicants by phone, and Pederson interviewing the final three.
"We kept an open mind throughout the process," Pederson said. "Mike did well and we know his work. His life experience has made him a really grounded person and he fits in well here."
Pedersen, who completed his first semester in his masters program, likens the Fellowship to a position between an internship and an assistant manager. He's doing ride-alongs with the Police Department, working with the Department of Public Works, handling questions and comments from people who call or walk up to the counter at Village Hall.
After a busy first semester handling his duties at Village Hall and 12 credits (nine is full load in graduate school), he is taking the summer off, at least from school.
He owns a Harley and plans to ride and enjoy the company of his girlfriend, his dog and family who live in the area.
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(BPT) - Small businesses comprise approximately 50 percent of the total working U.S. population. In 2011, non-employer small businesses alone generated $989.6 billion total revenues, according to Business Insider. Small businesses are vital to a thriving local community, a successful national economy and credited with establishing an overarching entrepreneurial spirit.
So is the American dream. Employer-based small businesses include local restaurants, convenience stores, laundry mats, barber shops, and the list goes on. There are approximately 8 million of them in the U.S. today, Business Insider reports. What is one thing most of them have in common? They accept credit and debit cards as a means of payment.
The electronic payment processing industry is a critical component for small, mid-size and large businesses alike. All merchants depend on reliable, affordable electronic payment services to grow their businesses; however, some credit and debit card processors take advantage of small businesses that do not have large accounting and auditing teams to protect their interests. Rates can be easily misrepresented, fees can be hidden or inflated - and the numbers quickly add up.
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Not many people know or realize the intricate workings of credit card processing. Electronic payment processors establish the link between businesses and the card issuers, enabling the rapid approval of payments after a credit or debit card is swiped. A day or two later, funds are transmitted from the issuer to the merchant. Easy enough.
So, what does a merchant pay for accepting cards? Interchange fees are the largest piece of the puzzle. This fee is paid by the merchant to the consumer's card issuer. A second interchange cost is charged by the card networks (e.g., MasterCard and Visa). The final portion is paid to the payment processor, which actually handles the transaction and provides customer service.
Merchant/payment processor contracts can vary significantly, but in recent years most merchants prefer to be priced on an 'interchange-plus' basis. This provides much greater transparency for the merchant by separating interchange fees - which should be billed at cost - from processor fees, which are negotiable. Interchange rates are public information, and they are not negotiable. Everyone - including businesses, governments, banks, utilities, etc. - pays the established interchange rates published by Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
It should be a relatively transparent process. However, the complexity of the system allows opportunistic processors to misrepresent their charges to boost their profits. Misleading practices can include any of the following:
* Hiding the processor's markups by inflating the stated interchange fees.
* Charging merchants for security fees that provide no value, falsely claiming they are mandated.
* Not passing on interchange fee reductions made by card brands.
* Charging arbitrary fees such as 're-underwriting fees,' when no such action took place.
* Charging merchants thousands of dollars to change the phone number in a point-of-sale (POS) system when merchants change processors to protect themselves from the scams.
* Arbitrarily refusing to reset the phone number on POS devices when merchants decide to switch processors.
The solution: education
Unfortunately, payment processor pricing schemes are widespread. It is important to remember that these practices are not only unethical, but can often be illegal. While some credit card processing providers would do anything to make an extra buck at the expense of unaware small business owners, other companies put their clients first.
'Heartland Payment Systems has consistently advocated for fair, transparent and ethical credit, debit and prepaid card processing and billing procedures for small and midsize businesses,' says Robert O. Carr, chairman and CEO of Heartland. 'The pricing practice of falsely inflating pass-through interchange fees not only constitutes unfair and illegal competition, it also costs even the smallest of merchants hundreds, or sometimes even thousands of their hard-earned dollars each year without their awareness.'
In fact, in 2006 Heartland introduced 'interchange plus' pricing statements for merchant customers, highlighting all processing fees separately on a line-by-line basis. This transparent system became so popular with businesses that most of Heartland's competitors soon followed suit for many of their small and mid-sized merchants.
Credit and debit card processing is a complex and intricate business. The best defense for merchants who want to ensure they are paying fair payment processor fees is education and vigilance.
Learn more by visiting www.merchantservicesdefense.com.
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