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4-H Day Camp will be held July 19 at 9 a.m. at Little Bear Campground. All 4-H'ers and leaders are encouraged to attend. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. For information and registration call Extension office at 381-2381.
Jacob Christensen was an exchange student from Denmark who lived in Emery County in 1987-88. He would like to hear from his host family and any of his friends who read the Progress. Email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
Emery County Company of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers will hold their opening social on Aug. 23 at the Castle Dale City Park (rain location will be the Castle Dale Senior Citizens Center). Officers meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with training sessions. General meeting and brunch will be at 11 a.m. Meet the new company board and kick off an exciting new year of DUP.
Want a break from stresses of modern day life? Like to learn new things? Does studying history fit the bill for you? Want to meet new people? Join the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. DUP is open to daughters of any age. You do not need to have ancesters who came as early pioneers to Utah to join. There are camps located throughout Emery County. For more information contact: Lois in Elmo, 653-2504; Sharlene in Huntington, 687-2268; Earlene in Orangeville, 748-2791; Irene in Cleveland, 653-2239; Jo in Ferron, 384-2648; Bly in Castle Dale, 381-2153; or Judy in Green River, 564-3359.
Emery High School Class of '98 will hold it's five year reunion on Aug. 13 at the high school at 6 p.m. For more information, call Angela Huntington at 381-5436 or Weston Lemon at 650-2688. Please RSVP by Aug. 1.
The Church of Scientology's Drug Free Program is sponsoring a contest for children ages 8-14. The contest is called Helping my community be drug free. Entrants can paint pictures, write essays, put on a concert, clean up their neighborhoods, anything that forwards the idea of being drug free. The contest ends Sept. 5. Those wanting more information or entry forms can contact Lora Mengucci, Church of Scientology, 1931 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, Ut. 84106.
For a calendar of events for Ouray County visit www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org.
John Canaan, singer and songwriter will be a presenter and entertainer at the Price Stake Singles Conference, "The Law of the Harvest" to be held July 19. Pre-register by email at email@example.com or call 435-613-0935.
To access 60 second public service announcements to educate America's youth about the anti-drug movement, log on to www.stopaddiction.com or call 1-800-468-6933.
Relay Utah introduces toll free spanish language telephone translation serves, to connect deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled Utahns who desire to communicate in Spanish with Utah's hearing community. Spanish Relay is available at 1-888-346-3162.
Consumers can access the postal service online. The website is www.usps.com. The website delivers a wide variety of postal information and services to assist anyone who wishes to use the US mail. Services range from buying stamps to finding zip codes.
Cleveland Days begin July 18 at 5 p.m. with bike races and a potluck lamb fry at 6 p.m. followed by entertainment in the park pavilion. Breakfast will begin the activities on July 19 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. with a flag ceremony at 9 a.m., the childrens parade at 10 a.m., the big parade at 10:30 a.m., a co-ed softball game and mud volleyball at 4 p.m. and a dance at the tennis court at 8 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m. on July 21, three on three basketball, free throw competition and sidewalk art. July 22 at 6 p.m. will be the 10 or 20 mile sidewalk ride. Call Kim at 653-2440 for information about the ride. On July 23 at 5:30 p.m., a trap shoot will be held at the Shen Jensen home. On July 24 at 6 p.m. will be the family barbecue at Town Hall followed by karaoke at 7 p.m. with fireworks at dusk.
All star team coaches who wish to submit photos and information about how the teams did in competition are encouraged to bring the information to the Progress office at 190 East Main in Castle Dale. In email is preferred, the email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
Emery County Bike Ride against cancer sponsored by the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, promoted by MECCA will be held Aug. 22. Rides will begin in Emery and end at Cleveland. Get a donor form and information sheet at any county library.
A fund raising raffle is being held for Katie Powell Winn, daughter of Kerry and Karla Powell. Tickets can be purchased from Karla or Cori Gundersen at 687-2110. Donations can also be made at Utah Power Credit Union or Desertview Credit Union in Huntington. Drawing will be Aug. 1.
The Emery High School Class of '83 will be held at Emery High School on Aug. 1-2. For RSVP or more information call Jack Funk at 435-653-2986.
Bring your kids, a blanket or a lawn chair and stay the afternoon at the Great Basin Environmental Education Center in Ephraim Canyon on July 24. Activities begin at 2 p.m. There will be histories, guided tours, hikes, cowboy poetry, musical groups, free food and cake, activites for kids, and Dr. Edward Geary, noted author and hisorian, will speak.
Beginning July 15 at 7 p.m., all are welcome by Paula to a series of Dialogues for Peace at Home Place in Orangeville. Call her at 748-2230 for details.
Ken Verdoia's two hour documentary Battalion, premieres on KUED Channel 7, July 21 t 8 p.m. uncovers the story of the Mormon Battalion during the war with Mexico.
The class of 93 is announcing the 10 year reunion, July 25 at 6 p.m. at Emery High School. There will be activities, refreshments, and lots of opportunities to chat and see what the last 10 years have brought. For more information call Bryce Thompson at 801-593-8522 of send an email to email@example.com.
The Southeastern Utah District Health Department will be conducting two food handlers workshops July 17 at the Health Department in Castle Dale (25 West Main Street) at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information call Terri Bennett at 381-2252 in Castle Dale or Dr. Claron D. Bjork at 637-3671 in Price.
For information concerning travel in the Emery County are visit Emery County Travel Bureau's website www.sanrafaelcastlecountry.com.
The swimming pool still has openings for swimming lessons. Come in during pool hours to sign up. Sessions every two weeks until Aug. 8, Mon-Fri, Noon-7 p.m. Call 381-5298.
The Traditional Building Skills Institute at Snow College in Ephraim is offering its 2003-04 schedule of classes for people who wish to learn to create and renovate their homes cabins and buildings using traditional techniques and tools. For a complete list of all TBSI classes or to register visit www.snow.edu and follow the links to TBSI or write to Jan Cragun, 150 East College Ave., Ephraim, Ut 84267, or call 1-435-283-7324.
A field service officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department Service Office in Salt Lake City, will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization and other benefits. This is a free service to veterans. The VFW service officer will be working out of the Price Workforce Service Center from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on July 30.
The Sound of Music will be performed on the Ouray School stage in Ouray, Colo. July 18-20 and 25-26. To reserve tickets call 970-325-7368. For lodging information call 800-228-1876.
To obtain a tree ID guide, contact the National Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410 or go online to arborday.org for ordering information.
To help kids fill their time more productively this summer vacation, the Federal Communications Commission has created a "Parents Place" on the FCC website that will help parents and other caregivers guide children in their use of telecommunications media. The web address is www.fcc.gov/parents.
A 240 foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be available for the public to experience July 25-27 at Wasatch Lawn South Valley, 13001 South 3600 West, Riverton. The exhibit is free and is open 24 hours. The names of 58,219 men and women who died or are Missing in Action are inscribed on the polished black face of the memorial.
The Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research announces the Fifth Annual Mormon Apologetics Conference, Aug. 7-8 at Utah Valley State College in Orem. For a complete list of speakers and topics or to register visit www.fairlds.org/conf03b.html. You may also register by phone at 801-479-3705.
The road will be open to public access on the July 4 and July 24 holidays only. For more information regarding these closures, contact Dave Jeppsen with the Fishlake National Forest at 435-896-1066.
Keep Weight Watchers in Emery County. If you are interested in this weight loss program, contact Staci Moss at 748-2675. They will be meeting every Thursday evening at the Castle Dale Senior Citizens's Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming program changes and new products.
Carbon High School Class of '63 will celebrate its 40th reunion Aug. 8-10 in Price. We are looking for the following classmates: Jim Parry, Sharon Shaw Larsen, Phyllis Stout, Nelda Shaw, Austin Henry, Kristen Rachele, Bill Halamandaris, Linda Lovelace, Jim Hurdman, Skip Cunningham, Kathy Anderson, Georgia Jerant, Sally Arriola Dixon, Dick Pacheco, Gary Bean, Dennis Broadbent and Susan Pace Fullmer. With information or for more information contact Louise Hamilton at 472-3859, Tammy Johnson at 637-0842 or Maxine Samples at 637-4846 (work, M-F, 8a.m.-5 p.m.).
On July 19-24, partake in a four night/five day hiking adventure with llamas. Five to seven miles perday in the San Jaun Mountains in Colorado. For more information visit www.canyonlandsfieldinst.org or call 800-860-5262.
Auditions are being held for the 2003 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and must provide their own music. VHS format videotapes of performances, not to exceed four minutes in length should be sent to: Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Talent Search 2003, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90036. Deadline for receipt of tapes is July 11.
People in Utah agriculture seeking support to explore sustainable practices can apply for competitive grants from the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE). The calls for proposals can be found on the web at sttp://wsare.usu.edu. For more information or to obtain hard copies, call the Western SARE office at 435-797-2257.
Sunstone Education Foundation announces the 2003 Brookie and D.K. Brown Memorial Fiction Contest, with the entry deadline extended from June 30 to July 31. Categories are short stories (under 6,000 words) and short-short stories (under 1,500). Entries must in some way relate to Latter-day Saints experience, theology or worldview. To receive a copy of the complete contest rules and fees, call Sunstone, 801-355-5926 or visit our website at www.sunstoneonline.com.
The gallery in the Joseph F. Smith building, now under construction, needs stories about the educational heritage of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some ideas for stories include, but are not limited to the following: traditions of faith and learning, foundations of education in the restored gospel, early schools in Zion, education in the family and extending learning to all the world. There are also volunteer opportunities available. To submit stories write to the Education in Zion project at B-34 110A, Provo, Utah 84602, fax 801-422-0110 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. To volunteer and learn more about the project visit http://exhibit.byu.edu or call 801-422-1986.
The College of Eastern Utah has a new Educational Opportunity Center serving Carbon and Emery Counties. The program is designed to assist adults who would like to start into a college of their choice. The Educational Opportunity Center can assist students with a variety of services including financial aid application, college course selection and completing their GED if needed. It is a free service and targets low income and first generation students. If you would like to start college in the fall, now is the time to get started. The Educational Opportunity Center is located in the College Center - Room 213. Feel free to walk in without an appointment or call Shawnee at 613-5243. During the summer, the center will be closed on Fridays.
A collaboration of Utah United Ways launched the Homefront Response last month to help Utah's military families cope with the personal and financial burdens of U.S. war efforts. The first step is for military members and their families to identify the Homefromt agency partners in their area by visiting www.uw.org and clicking on "how to get help," or by calling the 211 information hotline. Families outside the Wasatch Front should call 888-826-9790.
"This Land Is Your Land" The Emery County Fair opens celebrating the 100th birthday of the forest service. Historic exhibits at the Museum of the San Rafael; Smokey visits the kid, Aug. 5; retired employees honored at the fair parade Aug. 9.
Stop in at the forest service office at 599 West Price River Drive on July 17 between noon and 2 p.m. to help celebrate the forest service birthday.
Call Joan Taylor at 637-3009 to register for the Scofield Triathlon/Biathlon or the Huntington Canyon 5K and 10K Walk/Run to be held July 19 in conjunction with the celebration activities marking the forest service 100th birthday.
Volunteer to help clean the roadsides along the National Scenic Byway. Contact Joan Taylor at 637-3009 to get involved.
The Southeastern Utah OHV Club is hosting the Arapeen ATV Jamboree to be headquartered in Ferron Aug. 13-16. The jamboree has many rides scheduled, a safety class, and several dinners and breakfasts for participants. For more information visit www.arapeenatvjam.org.
The Emery County Fair is looking for vendors for the fair, Aug. 5-9. For booth rental information contact Kathy at 687-2403.
The Emery County Fair is looking for exhibits for this year's fair, Aug. 5-9. Get your homemade and home grown products ready to exhibit. Take pride in our county. Cash prizes to all winners. Call Kathy at 687-2403 at 381-2381 or Bernice Payne at 653-2212 for more information.
The Utah Rural Summit will be held Aug. 5-8 in Cedar City. For more details and registration information visit www.utahreach.usu.edu.
Laugh it up at the Castle Dale Library. Summer story time schedule: July 18-Piggy Pie, July 25-closing program. Be sure to dress up as you favorite Harry Potter character on June 20. The Castle Dale Library is also having a summer reading contest. Don't miss out.
Members, attend six meetings and receive a 70 year anniversary hat. Meetings are held every third Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the District 22 building in Price.
The Emery County Archives is looking for your stories of service in the CCCs. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the CCCs, the archives would like to assemble the stories of those either from this area who served or those who came here from other parts of the country. Please contact Shirley at the archives at 381-2671.
The Utah State Division of Veterans Affairs service officers will travel twice a month to assist veterans in the rural and outlying areas including the Price office. To find out when they will be in your area please contact The Utah Division of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-894-9497.
Through our hotline and website we offer free assessments and over 11,000 local referrals. If you or someone you know has a drug or alcohol addiction call Narconon today at (800) 468-6933 or email us at www.stopaddiction.com.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Prorgam we need you! If you are 55 of older and have time to serve your community call now. We are looking for seniors who would like to go to the schools and help with students. We are looking for seniors who would like to crochet booties and hats for babies in our hospitals. If you have time on your hands, even an hour a week we can use you. Call Laurie or Betty at RSVP 381-2765. Our hours are Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
New exhibit: Latter-day Saints Yesterday and Today, open through Labor Day; Primary Makes Me Happy: A Celebration of 125 Years of Primary is continuing. Museum hours: Mon.-Fri.-9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., Sun. and most holidays-10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call 801-240-3310.
Get the information you need from the new Federal Citizen Information Center, formerly the Federal Consumer Information Center. When you need information on the programs, services and benefits of the federal government, just call 1-800-333-4636 or visit www.FirstGov.gov and get the answers you can trust.
Intermountain Health Care has introduced an online resource center for information about cancer and the treatment of cancer. Log on to www.ihc.com and click on the IHC Cancer Services link.
The Emery County Progress is requesting everyone who has brought in photos to be used in the newspaper to pick up those photos. The hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
The Utah Foster Care Foundation is encouraging Utahns to strengthen families by becoming foster parents. For more information call 1-877-505-KIDS or log on to the website at www.utahfostercare.org.
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions of childhood. Yet young people and their families often find that age-old stereotypes and misconceptions about it can be more difficult to cope with than the disorder itself. To provide support and information, the Foundation offers a toll free number, 1-800-338-1000 or visit the website at www.epilepsyfoundation.org.
The Three Wishes Program makes available to Senior Citizens (65 years old and up) and the permanently disabled, power wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit required. 1-800-451-0971 for more information or to see if you qualify.
Members of the Utah Arts Council's Board of Directors are available to speak to local groups about the importance of utilizing economic tools found in the arts to strengthen Utah communities. If your group is interested in learning more about how the arts are important to economic prosperity, contact Jerald Holyoak, 801-328-5047, or the Utah Arts Council at 801-236-7552 for more information.
A new Consumer Information Catalog is available at no cost. This catalog contains a variety of information to help save you money and answer your questions. It can be obtained by calling 1-888-8PUEBLO, that's 1-888-878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. -8 p.m. ET., or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to order.
The In Home Rx Program makes available breathing medications and Nebulizers to patients who may have Asthma, Emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. If you are an oxygen user at home or have severe problems with breathing conditions, please call for more information to see if you qualify. 1-800-344-5764 or visit the website www.inhomerx.com.
Bringing hope to single moms support group and self-reliance class now being offered in Castle Dale. Open to the public free of charge. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. There will be on site child care available with prior notice. The course offers self-reliance skills, recourses, skills on setting up a safety net and starting a new life plan. For more information call Jennifer at 381-2827 or Jackie at 637-5542.
Southeastern Utah District Health Department is offering a clinic for women between the age 40- 64. Get a private check-up by a female provider. Get a pap test and breast exam. Receive a free mammogram voucher. Women must meet age and income guideline to qualify for a free exam and mammogram. For more information call 381-2252.
Business hours for the Emery County Landfill are Tuesday-Friday., 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. and on Saturday, 8 a.m- 4:15 p.m. Closed on Mondays. For questions call 381-2719.


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The difference between a win and a loss in baseball could depend on the quality of the field the game is being played on. One bad hop, and that winning run might score in the bottom of the seventh.
Then again, the quality of a field may depend on the number of wins and losses of the team that calls that field home. Winning teams will spark more interest in their program, leading to more donations and the flexibility to build a new field.
But that's not always the case, as shown at Greenfield High School.
Greenfield was able to raise enough money to build a new field. Though this past year was one of the Hustlin' Hawks' best in a while (18-14), the team has struggled – and yet, the squad was able to build a new field after a 6-30 season in 2008.
After conducting a survey of area varsity baseball coaches about area baseball fields, the Hustlin' Hawks new Bob Wieland Field, although only rated by two coaches, carried the highest marks in the area.
Head coach Lee Kleszczynski agreed that it was a great new field and praised administration for their efforts.
"(They) did a great job of making it a baseball only field," Kleszczynski said. "We got a fence that keeps it all inclusive, so when it's time to do ground rules, you don't have any problems with it. The ground rules are real simple … We haven't had a home field for three years, so it's nice to have a home field."
Coaches were asked to rate area fields on a five-star scale in 12 different categories: dugouts, infield quality, infield dirt, batters boxes, outfield fence, outfield grass, outfield quality, pitcher's mound, scoreboard, seating area, angle of field (sun effects), and foul territory. Each coach in the NOW Newspaper coverage area was sent the survey via email.
Greenfield's two ratings brought back an overall 4.38 rating, with all aspects rated 4 or above.
Germantown, with an overall rating of 3.95, was one of the other top fields in the area -- a survey that did not include college fields that some teams called home. Germantown head coach Jeff Wolf said everyone contributes to keeping the field as one of the top in the area.
"The players are very helpful," Wolf said. "We make sure after every practice and every game, we rake in the holes by the pitchers mound and home plate and in the bases. The players realize that it's a pretty special field ... (they) do it with a little pride because they know we have a nice field.
"We do get help from the maintenance department, who chalk it and line it and cut the grass. They do a great job as well."
Germantown also has a relatively new field, built in the late-90s.
Wolf said as an assistant at Nicolet for 18 years, he enjoyed playing at Germantown every year.
"It was always a treat to play at Germantown because of the facility," Wolf said. "That was one of the many reasons I was attracted to the head coaching position when it opened up."
Germantown's scoreboard was the lowest-rated aspect from the eight responses it received with a 3.25 rating. The infield dirt and the seating area were the highest rated at a 4.25. One coach commented that Germantown's field was "consistently well-maintained," and another called it the "best in area."
"It means a lot," Wolf said in regards to having one of the top rated fields in the area. "You really get excited. The kids (get excited) to go to practice and to play games."
Each coach has favorite parts of their home field. Kleszczynski said he really enjoys the foul territory size at his home ballpark, where a bad throw or wild pitch will hurt the defense, unlike some parks that have little to no foul territory.
"Throws that are past the first baseman, sometimes you don't get that extra base, whereas at our field, they're going to give up that extra base," Kleszczynski said. "That plays true baseball."
Wolf thoroughly enjoys the infield at Germantown, which received a 4.13 rating for quality from other coaches and a 4.25 rating for the dirt. Wolf admitted that may be because he was an infielder, and when he hits grounders in pregame warm-ups, he likes to see the ball take true hops.
Wolf said he would like to significantly upgrade the scoreboard in the next three years.
Work at Bob Wieland Field is already under way for next year, as administration has started reseeding areas of grass that have suffered through this unusually hot and dry summer, Kleszczynski said.
When Kleszczynski and Wolf were asked what other fields they enjoy playing at this season,, they each had quick responses.
"The field I really liked playing at and how they take care of their field is South Milwaukee," Kleszczynski said. "I think (they) do a great job of taking care of their field and have a great grounds crew. They've got some great dimensions; their fences are pretty deep."
"The one I definitely would want to play at would be West Bend," Wolf said. "They have an unbelievable park. It's always maintained and in excellent condition. It's just a real neat place to play and they're always a good team so you're always motivated to play there anyways."
Each coach needed more thought to arrive at a field they didn't like.
"I guess St. Francis, who plays at Greene Park," Kleszczynski said. "That's a bit of a challenge. The dugouts aren't really away from the spectators. You want that dugout separated so the players have their minds on the ballgame."
"My least favorite is Kewauskum," Wolf said. "It's a little different with an all dirt infield. (In) some ways, it's kind of neat, just different than what our players are used to."
Each field was rated on a five-star scale on 12 aspects by as many as 12 coaches in the NOW Newspapers coverage area. Surveys were sent to all baseball coaches in the coverage zone.
Overall Standings:
Name of field (Home Team): Overall rating
1. Greenfield High School: 4.38*
2. MATC South (Marquette University High School): 4.02**
3. Germantown High School: 3.95
4. WCTC (Pewaukee): 3.92**
5. Muskego High School: 3.59
6. Trenary Field (Menomonee Falls): 3.55
6. New Berlin West: 3.55
8. Sussex Hamilton High School: 3.51
9. Cedarburg High School: 3.45
10. Abendschein Park (Oak Creek): 3.39
11. McCoy Field (Brookfield Central): 3.22
12. South Milwaukee High School: 3.17
13. Henry Aaron Field (Shorewood): 2.96**
14. New Berlin Eisenhower High School: 2.95
15. Franklin High School: 2.81
16. Rennicke Field (Homestead): 2.71
17. Belich Field (West Allis Hale/Central): 2.69
18. Whitnall High School: 2.67
19. Breitlow Field (Wauwatosa East/West): 2.58
20. Brown Deer High School: 2.5
21. Brookfield East High School: 2.46
22. Cahill Park (Whitefish Bay): 2.41
23. Sheridan Park (Cudahy): 2.34
24. Stormonth Field (Nicolet): 2.24
25. St. Thomas More High School: 2.12
25. Greendale High School: 2.12
27. Greene Park (St. Francis): 1.49
*-Only two coaches rated this field
**-also used by area college teams
Category winners
*-not including college fields, Greenfield High School or Germantown High School
Dugouts: Sussex Hamilton (4.25)
Infield quality: New Berlin West (3.88)
Infield dirt: Muskego High School (3.67)
Batter's boxes: New Berlin West (3.75)
Outfield Fence: Trenary Field (3.88)
Outfield Grass: Sussex Hamilton (3.63)
Outfield quality (slopes, etc): Sussex Hamilton (3.88)
Pitchers Mound: Abendschein Park, New Berlin West (3.63)
Scoreboard: Franklin High School (4.11)
Seating area: Trenary Field (4.13)
Angle of field (sun): Muskego (3.78)
Foul territory: Trenary Field (4.13)
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- Towson, Maryland, United States
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This is a successful consulting, network integration and professional services company focusing on IT business process development & IT Infrastructure for the small and mid-size organization. The company has continuously served the professional and business community in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over...
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Opened in 1921, Woodruff is a sporty course with hilly terrain and a clubhouse. The 18-hole "Woodruff" course at the Woodruff Golf Course facility in Joliet, Illinois features 5,424 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 68 . The course rating is 66.1 and it has a slope rating of 113 on Blue grass.
A multipurpose open play area, Woodridge Town Center hosts a variety of festivals in Woodridge.
Come explore a child-sized world where children, birth to eight years old, experience creative play and develop their imaginations. Wonder Works is 6,400 square feet of fun and excitement with six permanent exhibits and special events. Memberships, daily admissions, field trip admissions, and during and after hours parties available.
CITY:Oak Park
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge & Bike Path
Explore the natural beauty and animal habitats of this 45-acre wetlands preserve. Nature programs for all ages include bird surveys, seed collections, planting, clean-ups and hiking.
CITY:Oak Lawn
DuPage's premier wildlife rehabilitation and educational facility. Over 90 species of injured native wild animals are on exhibit. Open daily. Donations encouraged.
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Willow Crest Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course with water, sand, bunkers and beautiful landscape with multi-tiered tees and bent grass tees. Group outings, memberships and overnight packages are available.
CITY:Oak Brook
William W. Powers Conservation Area
Offering fishing, waterfowl hunting, picnicking, and winter sports. At the center of its attraction is Wolf Lake, segmented by dikes and offering six miles of shoreline to bank anglers.
Play golf on top of a 40 foot waterfall, tip toe through Big Foot's cave, navigate the racing rapids, and most of all...have fun at Wilderness Falls! After golf, take a swing in the batting cages. Select baseball or softball, and choose from a variety of speeds. The cages are fun for all ages! Have your next party at Wilderness Falls! Packages are affordable, and our party room is perfect for Birthdays, Team Trophy Parties, Scouts and more!
A historic tradition lives on at the Elmhurst Park District Conservatory and greenhouses, located in Wilder Park. The conservatory holds four main plant displays a year: a Easter and Calla Lilies in the spring, Chrysanthemums in the fall, Poinsettias in December and an Environmental show with various themes in the Winter. In addition youth education programs are offered with our in house Horticulturist.
Wild Reef: Sharks at Shedd Aquarium
See sharks glide through underwater gardens of iridescent corals and garden eels. Wander through a lagoon and mangrove forest, and visit a fishing village where residents saved their reef from destruction.
White Water Canyon Water Park is an affordable, wet and wild oasis just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, perfect for the whole family!
CITY:Tinley Park
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
A local favorite since 1928, White Pines is conveniently located minutes from O'Hare, and its two year-round 18-hole courses are situated on 240 beautiful acres. Banquet facilities are perfect for golf outings, weddings, business or social events, large and small.
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one. WhirlyBall also features laser tag. Food and drinks are also available.
Enjoy 829 acres of park facilities that include a water park, children's zoo, teams course, playgrounds, open space, athletic fields, sand volleyball, tennis, ice skating, playgrounds, swimming pools, in-line skating and hockey area and more!
Providing numerous recreational and educational opportunities for seniors, adults, youth, and preschoolers at our 18 parks, golf course, health club, and new TY Warner Park.
This 9-hole, par-35 course stretches over 3,000 yards. The well-maintained fairways and greens, along with sand and water hazards, offer a unique and challenging golf experience. The newly remodeled clubhouse is a picturesque location for a special event.
Wendella's Signature Lake & River Tour
The journey begins with an up-close perspective of Chicago's internationally-known architecture as seen from the Chicago River. Then venture through the Chicago Lock on to the calm, cool waters of Lake Michigan for expansive views of Chicago's extraordinary 26-mile skyline.
This 18-hole golf course is known for its hilly terrain, and features a bar and clubhouse.
Say I Do at Brookfield Zoo! Imagine a breathtaking water fountain as the backdrop for your ceremony. Enjoy "Cocktails with the Animals" in one of our magnificent animal habitats. Savor an elegant dinner in one of our beautiful dinner venues. Let your Brookfield Zoo Consultant assist you to create the celebration of your dreams!
If you're looking for a challenging and scenic Chicago area golf course, then Water's Edge is for you. Designed by Rick Robbins and PGA Consultant Gary Koch, this golf course is 18 holes of championship golf that is as challenging as it is scenic. Robbins is known for designing playable courses and Water's Edge is no exception. Measuring 6904 yards from the back tees and 5332 yards from the forward tees, golfers of every skill level will enjoy a day at Water's Edge. And with lush natural grasses, protected wetlands and dense forest golfers will remember this upscale, par 72 as one of the most beautiful courses in the Chicagoland area.
FitnessNOW - State of the art cardiovascular equipment; Cybex cardio equipment with built in TVs; three lane indoor track; strength training; personal trainers; affordable fees; fun, knowledgeable and motivated staff; and convenient location. Enjoy nine community parks and a variety of sports and activities.
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The Village Links of Glen Ellyn is a resort-quality, golf-and-fine-dining facility owned and operated by The Village of Glen Ellyn. We're open to the public and offer membership options..
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Village Greens of Woodridge golf course, located in Woodridge, Illinois, features an 18-hole, fun, affordable, public daily fee golf course always in great condition and considered one of Chicago's best value for golf. Golfers find Village Greens tree-lined fairways and golfer friendly atmosphere an ideal layout.


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Our 125cc dirt bikes are the ultimate in competition racing bikes that have a high performance 125cc 4-stroke engine with kick start. These engines are built based on Honda Technology. Many of our expert customers suggested us to remove electric start and we hear them! There is no electric start with our dirt bikes and those bikes are much lighter. What is more, there will never be any troubles caused by electric components and circuits with our dirt bikes! We paid great attention to the balance of our dirt bikes. Power coated frame, front fork, suspensions and tires are special designed and tested. You will have smooth and comfort ride experience with our balanced bikes!
DB-D058 is the ultimate dirt bike in its class! Your Expert Choice! It is a fully modified dirt bike that rides on a CRF50 Replica Steel frame with all the aftermarket goodies people crave. Unlike many competitors who save money by using clutchless gearbox, the DB-D058 offers a fully manual clutch. Then the engineer went on to the suspension and brakes. Both the front and rear suspension has been upgraded. which make Big jumps a breeze. As any rider would tell you, power is nothing without good brakes. DB-D058 again comes with class leading front and rear hydraulic disc brakes.
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In Boston I lived near a phenomenal hole in the wall Thai restaurant, and take-out tofu pad Thai became my regular Thursday pick me up. The chewy noodles soothed away the week's stresses and indignities, while lime, sugar, and chili jazzed me through one last night of correcting math tests. Leftovers, if there were any, tinged Friday morning with giddy anticipation.
I was lazy, and while I had access to take-out I never bothered to make pad Thai on my own. I assumed I couldn't recreate that magical sauce without dozens of imported ingredients. Sadly, Bangor's Thai restaurants either don't know whether their pad Thai is gluten-free, or won't go to the trouble of making it without fish sauce. I'm on my own, and the little portion of my heart that belongs to pad Thai has been lonely too long.
Bittman's recipe calls for tamarind paste, but limes are easier to find and just as good. Tamari works in place of fish sauce. Bittman suggests clubbing pad Thai's intricate flavors over the head with scrambled eggs (the man's fondness for eggs is positively indecent), but obviously we'll omit those, because we are not disgusting. Tailor the sauce to your own tastes, and add any grated or julienned vegetables you like.
Easy Vegan Pad Thai8 ounces flat rice noodles (¼ inch wide)
juice from 2 limes
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup wheat-free tamari
1 teaspoon Sriracha (or other chili garlic sauce)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces extra firm tofu, cubed
2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
1 large carrot, grated Garnish:
chopped scallions
chopped peanuts
lime wedges
mung bean sprouts
Boil a large pot of water and remove from heat. Immerse rice noodles for 6-8 minutes, until soft. Drain and toss with a drizzle of vegetable oil to keep from sticking together. Set aside.
Whisk together sauce ingredients.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Fry tofu 4-5 minutes, until golden. Add garlic and toss for 1 minute. Add cabbage a carrot and immediately remove from heat. Toss until vegetables are wilted.
Toss tofu and vegetables with cooked rice noodles and sauce. Top each serving with scallions, cilantro, peanuts, bean sprouts, and a lime wedge.
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Stacy Adams Sojourn Loafer
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This handsome slip-on combines classic styling with modern details. With a woven patten and contrast bottom, the Sojourn from Stacy Adams will be a favorite.
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The primary purpose is to provide an environment which fosters artistic excellence and creative growth of the individual artists working there.
Larry Kanfer is a premier photographer of the Midwest landscape with a gallery and photography studio in Champaign, Illinois.
Heartland Gallery specializes in contemporary Irish art and Celtic art and crafts. As a small performance venue, Heartland Gallery has hosted many events including concerts by internationally-known musicians such as Dublin harpist/singer/songwriter Claire Roche, master of the Celtic harp and spoken-word artist Patrick Ball, legendary Irish piper Paddy Keenan, and Scottish singer/songwriter/guitarist Jim Malcolm. The gallery also hosts local and national storytellers, actors and other performing artists including Irish and Scottish dancers.
Constructed in 1857, Mann's Chapel is the oldest standing church in Vermilion County. The chapel is now part of the Vermilion County Museum Complex and can be rented for special occasions with seating for 125-150 available.
International Galleries was first established over thirty years ago in the heart of campus. We are proud of our long history in this community and look forward to continuing to serve our friends and neighbors here in Urbana-Champaign.
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center fosters the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promotes empowerment and expression through media and arts education.
Station Theater/The Celebration Company
The Station Theater, located in the historic 1899 Penn Central Train Station, is home to the Celebration Company. The theater provides live productions all year round meant to inspire, educate, and challenge. Performances range from musicals to classical experimental.
Live Performance Musical Theater located on the University of Illinois campus in one of the many historical buildings on the Quad. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Smith Memorial Hall features a 900-seat recital hall, a popular venue for student and faculty solo and ensemble performances. Chamber Music and Harpsichord recitals are held in the Smith Memorial room.
This traditional pub in Downtown Champaign is off the beaten path and likes it that way. A great selection of beers and a crowd of regulars keep this bar hopping. Live music weekly.
This 75 year-old community theater group stages three productions each season at the comfortable and cozy historic Kathryn Randolph Theater.
Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society
The Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society hosts a library of over 10,000 volumes used for genealogical research in Illinois and Indiana. The library is one of the oldest and largest in Illinois and welcomes guests from all over the United States and around the world.
Craft store, country crafts and gourmet foods.
Champaign County Historical Museum at the Cattle Bank
The museum is located in the oldest commercial building in Champaign County, the beautifully restored Cattle Bank, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Exhibits showcase more than 150 years of Champaign County's people, events, architecture and lifestyles. A feature of the museum is the 19th century dry goods store and businesses. The museum has a gift shop and publishes the Champaign County Historical Quarterly.
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music holds diverse collections of personal papers, archival records, and museum artifacts documenting America's music heritage from the nineteenth century to the present, as well as scholarship produced by nationally and internationally recognized composers, musicians, conductors, and inventors. The Center is home to the world's largest concentration of original compositions by John Philip Sousa, one of many significant historical collections that document the American band movement and the early evolution of electronic and avant-garde music. The Sousa Archives strives to provide exceptional service, programming, access, and tours of our collections to all visitors.
Canopy Club is committed to diversity in the entertainment it provides for its diverse patron base. The Canopy Club also strives to foster an environment of activism for positive social and environmental change through hosting various benefits and informational gatherings. In striving to achieve the highest level of entertainment, the Canopy Club prides itself on being able to offer entertainment for all walks of life. Whether you like rock, country, hip hop, jazz, funk, indie or anything in between, the Canopy Club has something to offer you. If you're a fan of live music and entertainment, the Canopy Club is your home in central Illinois! Come see live music at the Canopy!
Cracked Glass is a place for you either shop blown glass from local artists or you can create your own. With weekly workshops and knowledgable staff on hand, Cracked Glass gives you the opportunity to channel your inner artist.
Talk about setting the mood. With an atmosphere flushed with warm reds and bathed in caramel and gold lighting, the mood at Soma is always one of urbane expectation. Anything can happen here, and it does.
Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society Headquarters
The Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society is dedicated to preserving historical and educational information about the Illinois Central Railroad and the many predecessor railroads that have been part of the IC system. This headquarters feature a depot, museum and library.
Walldog sign and mural artists trace their trade back to the signpainters of old who painted advertisements on walls in communities all over the country. They worked like dogs in the hot sun and thus came to be known as "wall dogs". Walldog artists traveled from all over the world to paint the murals in Downtown Danville in 2010 which depict the history and culture of the area. Guided tours can be scheduled through the Danville Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau.
Framer's Market is a full-service framing shop that has been designing custom frames and enhancing art since 1981.
Foellinger Auditorium is a unique facility situated at the Southern end of the U of I Quadrangle. Since its construction in 1907, Foellinger Auditorium has been a cultural and entertainment center for the campus by serving two distinctly different functions: classroom and performance.
The Parkland Theatre, a flexible proscenium theater with 315 seats, is the performance home for many Parkland theatrical, choral, and instrumental groups. The theater is also used by community organizations, speakers, guest professional artists, and theater classes.
Resh Frame Shop offers quality custom framing for every budget and every style and professional, friendly service. All custom picture framing work is done on site, and uses archival materials to insure that your work is properly preserved. The frame shop has over 5,000 traditional, Italian & contemporary frame samples to choose from.
Primarily a picture framing destination with thousands of framing choices, Images also serves as a gallery for 2-D and 3-D artists. With 30+ years in business, Images Framing and Fine Art provides you with expert advice that will help you select the correct frame and mats to compliment you and your art.


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Mayor JoAnn Behling said it is an honor and a pleasure to welcome everyone and to invite the Utah Army National Guard to be with them this day. "It is also an honor to have General Tarbet of the Utah Army National Guard with us this day. We appreciate him making the effort to come down to be with us for this special occasion and it is an honor to be invited by the Utah National Guard to become a covenant city. By that I mean a city that will support our military families in any way that we can and show them our respect and gratitude for what they do for us to provide the freedoms that we enjoy, because of their dedication to our country by signing this covenant today," said Mayor Behling.
"It is really a privilege to have the National Guard here. These men and women are from the 211th Aviation Group from West Jordan. They are who we depend upon to keep us free. We are indeed grateful for that. This group includes one of our own Capt. Jeremy Tannahill from Ferron, and he is a pilot of one of the helicopters. We are grateful to have him with us today and that he has done so well," the Mayor stated. The mayor then went on to describe the tour the guard gave the mayor and council members, at the Guard encampment by Millsite dam.
Lou Sansevero led the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a prayer led by Roger Barton.
Mayor Behling then introduced Major General Brian L. Tarbet. Gen. Tarbet has a son deployed to Afghanistan who will soon be coming home. Major General Tarbet has been the Adjutant General of the Utah Army National Guard since Oct. 1, 2000. He is responsible for the 7,000 soldiers and airmen of the Utah National Guard.
Gen. Tarbet said, "I have been privileged to be a soldier for four decades and it is a privilege to be here this morning with these wonderful guys from the 211th an outstanding unit and I'm grateful to be here. I want to thank this lovely town of Ferron. No one wears their heart on their sleeves like these small towns that love their soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. All those who have family members serving or who have served in the military please stand up. These are the real heroes folks. These families that support and love our troops.
"I was recently in Afghanistan to visit our soldiers, and I had the opportunity to fly with my son and with Jan Hess's son, who flew me all around Afghanistan that day. I told her I was counting on her son to get my son home safe. It's going to be a great privilege next Monday to go down to Texas to get them off of the plane. They have served well, but I want you to remember this as the sun rose over Emery County this morning, there are 400 Utahns at war. Four hundred of our fellow citizens are at war this morning in some very difficult places. There are another 150 that we are going to put on a plane on Wednesday and send them. So we need to remember them. We need to remember their families. I know you will. These community covenants that we sign, this is really sort of an after thought because you don't need to sign a piece of paper to support and love our troops. You have been doing it for years. We acknowledge that and thank you for it. We do appreciate it.
"I know these lovely ladies from the American Legion. I had a chance to visit with them this morning. I know how many packages you folks have sent over the years to support our troops. I want to give a warning to all you politicians as well. Obviously Tannahill is coming down here for a reason. I think he wants to come down here and run for office. I just want to warn you. If he's as good as some of the other politicians you have down here. He will be fine. I have the privilege of working with Mike Mower on a daily basis, one of your native sons. He is a great representative of this community.
"I simply want to say thank you to all of you for the support, the love and the prayers you give our troops. To thank you very much for what you have done and what you will do for them. It is an honor to be with you this morning," said Gen.Tarbet.
Mayor Behling said, "It is an honor and a privilege to have you with us here this morning." She then introduced Sgt. First Class Palmer of the Utah National Guard to read the covenants. He has deployed three times out of the 222 Artillery from Richfield and he is currently working with the family support arm of the National Guard promoting the Community Covenant Program.
Palmer said, "On behalf of the service members, service member veterans community and, especially, our families. I thank the leaders and residents of Ferron for the support, especially today as you gather to sign this document. From this time forward we hope to have a long-standing relationship with Ferron.
"The community covenant is a formal declaration of the support to service members, veterans and their families in all branches and components of the armed services who live inside or will visit this community. It is a grassroots program designed to allow the leaders and residents of the community the opportunity to become educated and then act upon the complex issues affecting military families.
"We have the document here. This document when it is signed and framed will be displayed here in the Ferron city offices and in the Utah National Guard headquarters, so that we will all be reminded of the commitment that we are making today.
"I will first read the Ferron Covenant Document and then call for the signers. Together we as residents of Ferron are committed to building strong communities. We of the community recognize the commitment service members and their families are making every single day and the strengths of the service members comes from the strength of their families.
"We of the community recognize that the strength of families is supported by the strength of the community and the strength of the community comes from the support of employers, educators, civic and business leaders and its citizens, and the strength of the citizens comes from and through service to one another. We of the community are committed to building partnerships that support the strength and resilience and readiness of service members and their families. We of the community are committed to provide utilities to the families of deployed soldiers and to promote community awareness of the needs of military families and promote volunteerism and acts of service to meet those needs. Furthermore, we of the community of Ferron thank all those men and women and their families for their service to our country, our state and our community. The community is committed now and forever to love, support and respect our service members and their families.
"Signed Mayor JoAnn Behling, Council Member Ronnie Bloomer, Council Member McCall Fuller, Council Member Trent Jackson, Council Member Abby Jensen, Council Member Joe Trenery and Major General Brian Tarbet," concluded Palmer. The mayor invited all to sign the Covenant.
The Ferron Elementary Liberty Kids then sang God Bless America. These kids had to do special things to earn the honor of being called Liberty Kids. Their music leader was Suzanne Larsen.
Mayor Behling introduced Command Sgt. Major Steven L. Thornton retired who was born in Murray and raised in Lehi. He enlisted in Lehi in 1976 and in August of 1999, he was selected as the 1457th Security Group, Command Sgt. General and appointed to the CSN on Oct. 1, 1999. He was deployed to Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in June of 2005. He was selected to join the 115th engineer Corps, which is construction, as Command Sgt. Major where he finished his 30 year career. He has worked in Utah's underground coal mines since 1980. He has a lovely wife named Debbie, one daughter and one son, two grandsons and one great-grandson.
Thornton with his wife Debbie at his side said, "It is a privilege to be here. I appreciate the opportunity. This is my wife Debbie. She is more of an expert on how to take care of families. I was asked to come and speak about how to take care of the families of soldiers who are deployed. I don't think I can do that because I was the guy who was deployed, however, Debbie gave me some suggestions. We will try between the two of us to give you as a community, some ideas on how to support the families that are left behind.
"To give you a little bit of history. From a telephone call at 8 a.m. on a Tuesday, by Wednesday morning I was in American Fork. The next week, we were in Fort Lewis. This was in February of 2003. I did not come home until May of 2004 we were gone almost 15 months.
"A lot of things can happen in that period of time. I will tell you that when a soldier leaves home something will break. Something in the household will break. Whether it's a swamp cooler that breaks or a muffler falls off the car and that has happened to Debbie. A lot of times they don't know which way to turn. Family readiness, is a great program, but they're in Utah County. We have one in each armory, but they are not in small communities like we have here.
"Debbie came home one day and it had snowed the driveway needed to be shoveled. When she came home someone had plowed the driveway. That's the support of families. She got up one morning and the car wouldn't start. She called, J&D Automotive. Derri sent guys to the house, found the battery was bad. Went back to the shop, got a battery, came back and got the car started for Debbie. That is support of families. Another time the clutch went out on the truck and Karl Beckstead came and fixed it.
"When Debbie got ready to water the lawn and found the lawn sprinklers were broke another friend Lynn Wardell was there to fix the problem.
"One time Debbie was nervous and she called the Sheriff's Office and they said, 'how about a few extra patrols.' They were there and they were patrolling, it made her feel more comfortable. That is supporting families.
"Energy West gave Debbie half of a beef while I was deployed, they made up the difference in my wages while I was deployed, they maintained my health care while I was deployed. They allowed me the long wall coordinator to come here and speak to you today. That is huge and it is support of families.
"The biggest thing that sticks out in my mind is the day that I came home Main Street and the driveway were lined with American flags. You can't imagine the effect that has on soldiers and families.
"Families are not going to say, hey, I need some help. Just once in a while stop by and see how they're doing, they're not going to tell you, we are Americans. We're proud, we do it ourselves. We are not going to ask for help. The majority of these families are not asking for help, don't hesitate to stop and offer assistance. You could even occasionally take in a meal to them. They would appreciate it. Let them know beforehand so they don't cook another dinner.
"Those are the kinds of things you as a community can do to take care of those families. If you know something is going on and don't know which way to go, call a family readiness guy. Call up to Draper, Gen. Tarbet's folks will get right on it. They are really good about getting people out there to help.
"I will give you a caution: If you see on Twitter or Facebook something bad has happened to a soldier. Please do not call the family give the guard a chance to mobilize their casualty assistance team to contact that family. They are trained to deal with it and it will help that family get through it. We hope that doesn't happen, but please do not call these families. If you see something on Facebook. Let the guard handle it first, or the military.
"I'm going to ask you one more thing that was hard for me when I came home. I don't know how many times I was asked, did you kill any enemy? I will tell you what I told them. No, I did not. I was thankful that I did not, because those that have shot the enemy deal with that fact, every day of their lives. If they want to talk about it, they will. But please don't ask them. Because that is the hardest thing that they ever did, and they are trained to do it. It is just an automatic reaction, but they will still deal with it their whole lives," said Stephen Thornton.
Debbie stated the community was wonderful. "Ferron, Orangeville, everyone that I worked with, were wonderful."
Steven said "I would like to have Mayor Behling come up here. In the military they have a tradition called coinage. There are different military coins out there. General Tarbet has a coin. Those coins are presented to soldiers who do outstanding things. Since I retired, I still have a few of these coins left and I'm going to present one of these to Mayor Behling on behalf of Ferron, because Ferron takes care of soldiers and families. Thank you."
Mayor Behling said, I do appreciate Steven for coming and talking to us. We have been friends for quite a while. I appreciate the service he has given to us. Another one I'm going to ask to speak is Chris Peterson. He has served his country for eight years. Chris is the son of Nancy and Ray Petersen. Chris joined the Marine Corps in 2003, and he served eight years. He recently moved back to Ferron with his wife and he has two sons. Chris is currently serving as the Youth Pastor at the Castle Dale Baptist Church. I have asked Chris to talk a little bit about his career.
Chris Peterson said, "If I had known when I joined the Marine Corps, that it would've got me into public speaking, I probably would not have done it, because standing here in front of you is one of the most terrifying things I've ever done. There was a time in my life when I would have rather faced an armed enemy than stand up here and read a paper.
"In 2003 I did join the Marine Corps right after high school and graduated boot camp in November. In December I completed my combat training and went to my MOS school shortly after that, I was promoted to Private First Class and graduated from MOS school and they sent me to Japan. I arrived in Okinawa in March. In June, I deployed to South Korea in support of Operation Ok Focus One. They gave me three days training on how generators work. That was not my MOS specialty. While I was over there. I went to places like Seoul, Korea, Capital Corps and Seventh Corps. At Capital One, we ran out of potable water and couldn't get a shave. That was a big deal in the Marine Corps. We weathered a typhoon in pup tents. I was the only engineer in the Command Post. I was in charge of keeping the generators up and running for the communications officer. These were used for communications by satellite back and forth between Buckner and the South Korean military. It was kind of James Bond stuff, like walking into bunkers in the side of mountains. I had never thought they existed.
"In August, I was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal, and shortly after went up before the meritorious board for Corporal. I supported exercise Bold Eagle. About Dec. 26. 2002 we got a phone call and we were in Thailand on January 1, in support of Joint Task Force 536 Operation Unified Assistance after the South Pacific tsunami. I saw on the flight line caskets stacked four and five high. That is where I got my first lessons in dealing with the press. We ended up patching power supplies, just so Fox news could run their shows. I remember my dad printing off the story from the Internet. In September, I deployed to Australia for training exercises with the Australian Military. I learned there what true friendliness is. I got to pet kangaroos, koala bears and I saw crocodiles.
"In 2006, I was promoted to the rank of Corporal and I was stationed in Yuma, Arizona in April. In May I supported the weapons tactics instructors course for the pilots training.
"In June, I completed advanced marksmanship training and in September, participated in exercise Desert Talon combat maneuvers. When 2007 rolled around, I deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi freedom. I served directly in support of the military transition wing. Our job was to train Iraqi soldiers and improve infrastructure. In quarters and at security checkpoints, I met men with resolve to free their nation. This reminded me of stories of our young nation. Men who fought harder and gave more than Americans will ever hear about. They slept in filth, washed and drank out of old water and oil tankers. They would ration their meal portions of bitter tea, rice and goat meat, to share with us the 12 Americans that were there. In September I returned from OIF and felt the fear as we passed piles of trash along the roadside. In November, I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In 2008 I was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. I served on a military funeral detail for one and a half years. That was one of the hardest services I have ever had to do. In 2010, I served as a staff NCOIC of camp affairs until being honorably discharged in January of 2012.
"I once glorified battle and war. I now grieve it. I only give glory to God that I'm here today and I am not the mess that I once was. God is the one and only true spiritual physician.
Mayor JoAnn Behling commented, "I want to thank each of these men for telling us a little bit about their military careers. Jan Hess will now tell us about Operation Home Support.
"I am Jan Hess and Chairman of Operation Home Support which is a program that was started in 2004 by the American Legion Auxiliary of Ferron. This program serves soldiers who are deployed to a combat zone, who have family here in Emery County. When my son Kelly was serving in the 211th in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot he was a well supported soldier by his parents and brother. Anything he mentioned or wanted or needed was sent directly in the mail to him. He told us that it was really sad. There were so many soldiers at mail, call who went day after day never got a package never got a letter or even a card. I was totally shocked and upset about this situation and wondered what could be done to help. I was president of the auxiliary at this time and took the idea for operation home support to all of the auxiliary members to see if we could organize such a program. They were also excited and the Operational Home Support was born. We have served 78 different men and women soldiers. Several have been deployed two and three times which is not in that count.
"We have sent 527 boxes in eight years. Soldiers get seven to eight boxes a year, and numerous cards on different holidays. A lot of people think that
we only send at Christmastime, but that is not true. We send every major holiday all year long. We have had as many as 22 boxes per shipment and as few as five. We have heard back from most all of our soldiers and received many nice gifts from our soldiers such as flags that they have flown with on
missions and certificates to go with the flags, unit patches, coins, hats, unit pictures and many other treasured items. An Eagle Scout, here in town did an Eagle Project and made two glass front oak cases for us and we keep some of the treasures in those cases. They are full and we are out of room. We now need two more. Perhaps another Eagle Project. The auxiliary has had several of our soldiers come back to our unit and personally thank us and tell us how much it has meant to them to have total strangers take the time to send them boxes, to care for and to be so patriotic to our troops and to keep it up during their whole tour of duty. They love getting the packages from their parents. But it means so much to get these boxes from total strangers. We pride ourselves in that the box is totally full and has no filler in it. That baby is full, it comes out in a lump.
"We have had a couple of super contributors. That have helped us a lot with this program. One is retired Major Marvin Gardner of Castle Dale and the other was Bill Baker here in Ferron who passed away last year. Both of them are veterans and members of Post 42. Our yard and bake sale today is our only fundraiser for the year, so we mainly depend upon patriotic people giving to our soldiers, giving to us to do for our soldiers for the postage and the goodies that go in the box. People give to us all year long, and we greatly appreciate all of the donations, big and small. We are accepting donations for this worthy cause for our soldiers. Let's let them all know how much we care. Thank you very much for your time," said Hess.
The Mayor made a couple of final announcements about hot dogs and drinks available. After the closing song she invited all to come forward and sign the Support Covenant we would like the signature of everyone that is here. The Closing Song was by Shala Pitchforth Osborne and she sang "America The Beautiful."


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Chance and good fortune return a bit of precious metal to a Rochester, N.Y., jeweler almost 70 years after it was lost. Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle
The beat-up pendant arrived in the mail, leaving an aging veteran to marvel at its journey from France.
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — A few weeks ago, Irving Mann received e-mail from a French farmer saying she had found something he never knew he had lost.
"At first I thought it was a scam," said Mann, a decorated Army veteran who served in France and now is chairman of Mann's Jewelers in this Rochester suburb. "I never expected to see something going back almost 70 years suddenly appear out of nowhere."
But Sophie Lafollie, 36, who lives in the Champagne-Ardenne region, was persistent. Additional e-mails with more details convinced him that she had recovered his World War II dog tag.
"Now I have my identity back," said Mann, 88.
Mann was a 19-year-old private first class with the 90th Infantry Division when his unit landed at Utah Beach on the eve of D-Day. After fighting their way across the terrain, the soldiers were given time to rest in fields near the town of Rethel.
Mann and his buddy dug a foxhole, then he went to a nearby farmhouse to see whether he could get the two women who lived there to trade him eggs for Army rations. Mann recalled coming back to his shelter in the field and whipping up scrambled eggs in his helmet.
The meal was worth the mess, he said.
Four or five days later, the soldiers left. About three months later, Mann suffered a serious leg wound and was evacuated to a hospital in England. Dog tags are issued in pairs, and he didn't recall anyone asking where the other one was.
The tags were the first thing issued when he got his uniform, said Mann, who was drafted into the Army in 1943.
"If you were unlucky enough to get killed, they would take your rifle with the bayonet point and stick it in the ground. They'd put the helmet on top and the dog tags would hang from that. That was their main purpose, to ID you. I can't tell you how many times we shoved the rifle in the ground."
Mann couldn't recall how one of his tags fell off. He said it most likely came loose while he was digging the foxhole.
The two tags were held together by a ring.
"The chain goes through the ring," he said. "The ring must have opened up just enough to allow one of the dog tags to fall. It was in the same general area where we dug the foxhole."
Lafollie is the fourth generation to farm the land in Pargny-Resson, the village next to Rethel.
She was walking the fields in early spring, checking on the barley crop, when she saw a shiny object in a dirt path by a bank.
"I picked it up," she said.
At first she thought it might have been a bicycle tag, saying that Dutch cyclists often have such identification on their bikes.
On closer inspection, "I saw it was an American dog tag."
Mann's name was clear, and Lafollie did what most people would when they want to find out about someone: She went to the Internet.
She found a Democrat and Chronicle article from 2011 when Mann was named a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, the highest honor that nation can bestow on a citizen. In the article, Mann is identified as chairman of Mann's Jewelers.
She found the store's website and sent her e-mail in April.
"I knew this Irving Mann was still alive in 2011," Lafollie said by phone. "I hoped he would still be now."
Lafollie insisted that she didn't do anything unusual in trying to find Mann. She said it took her about a half hour to find enough information to take the next step confidently.
"I had to send the e-mail to try to contact them," she said.
Mann's daughter-in-law Charlotte takes care of the store's website, and she got the email. It started a back-and-forth to confirm that yes, this was the same Irving Mann.
As the story unfolded, Mann said he remembered the two women. He and Lafollie believe them to be her grandmother, Marie-Louise de Proft, and her grandmother's sister Palmyre.
Lafollie's family came to the farm in the late 1930s and she lives there now. Outside of ancestors who lived on the farm during the war years, she said she didn't know the history.
"When I was younger, I was not interested in the war stories," she said, speaking from that same farm. Her grandparents are gone, along with her father and an uncle. "I don't have anyone left to tell me about the stories."
She asked a cousin of her father, but she was too young at the time to remember.
Lafollie said she sent the tag in about the same condition she found it.
"It was not dirty at all. … I cleaned it a bit, but there was nothing to clean, really."
When she told people the story, they were stunned.
"They couldn't believe I found this man and he's still alive. Everybody wanted to know the end of the story," Lafollie said. As she was preparing to send the dog tag, she thought about how Mann would react.
"I wouldn't like to disturb him, remembering how he feels. Maybe it was not the best time in his life."
Mann said he had never thought about his tags until the missing one showed up.
"Some things you try to remove from your mind," he said. Mann received the tag like the gift it was intended to be. Charlotte Mann said she called her father-in-law when the package arrived at the store. After he opened it, she said he asked if he could take it with him.
"Of course," she said. 'It's yours."
Again. After all this time.
"I think we are both very lucky," Lafollie said. "Me to find something. He's still in good health. Or I hope for him still."
Irving Mann said the tag would join memorabilia — the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, French Legion of Honor medal and his many photographs from the war — left to his children someday, but not too soon.
Charlotte Mann had been the one to correspond with Lafollie, and Mann said that as of late last week, he had yet to speak to her. He sent her a diamond fleur-de-lis pendant and a note to show his thanks.
Asked who got the better of that deal, Mann said, "I think I did."


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Skip to comments.The adults at Hostess give a reality lesson to Obamas union children
Posted on 11/16/2012 11:47:48 AM PST by jmaroneps37
This is the end of Hostess Bakery Company. It was started in 1930 and died a few days after Barack Obama was reelected. The smiles have barely left the faces of his supporters, and now thousands of them across the country are being fired and laid-off.
We deeply regret the necessity of todays decision, but we do not have the financial resources to weather an extended nationwide strike.
Hostess Brands will move promptly to lay off most of its 18,500-member workforce and focus on selling its assets to the highest bidders. With these 45 words the world has been turned upside down for proud and determined union members who were going to show Hostess how things will be from now on.
Instead they got a smack across the nose and a clear lesson about how an economy really works.
These 18,500 people have been led into a strike they never had a chance of winning. They foolishly believe Obamanomics works because their leaders told them so. Commies and union leaders lie.
The unions involved were thoroughly warned that a strike would mean the end of Hostess, but alas they didnt care.
They had just reelected their president so what could go wrong? Hostess would be forced to remain in business to provide them with jobs wouldnt they?
Because they are liberal Democrats these people know nothing about how wealth is created, and dont really care. All they know is if you have wealth they will find a way to take it.
They are child-like in their understanding of wealth. They are like five year olds who dont believe mommy has no money because they saw a ten dollar bill in her purse.
these layoffs which come just in time for Thanksgiving
(Excerpt) Read more at coachisright.com ...
Hostess should offer the union employees a discount on remaining stock. They can eat cake! Hhahahahhahahahahahaahahaaha....when they're starving, they can pop open a Twinkie and think about the good old days.
Screw them.
I remember when the printers union went on strike against the Los Angeles Herald Examiner in 1966. Those guys are still on strike.
Ode to a Twinkie
Oh, Twinkie with your golden hue,
You have delicious goop in you.
There you are! Were you waiting long,
Between Sno-balls and stale Ding Dong?
My friends all think I'm kinda kinky
Cause my role model is a twinkie.
But they don't know what we've been through.
Dear Twinkie, I can count on you.
I tell my troubles as I bite.
You never tell me, "That's not right."
You listen to each foolish fear,
Then slowly, deliciously disappear.
I hold you close when we're alone
And think the thoughts that are my own.
Then turn to you, my dear sweet yummie.
You clear my mind, tickle my tummie.
Your outside is a little plain,
But inside you are "mellow lane."
I like you better than these folks,
Who look at me and then make jokes.
People should be more like you.
You don't judge the things folks do.
Inside is where your beauty lies.
Within the plain, there's sweet surprise.
Grandpa Tucker
Copyright ©1997 by Bob Tucker
(I guess this needs to be reworded as a lament now. Oh, Twinkie, I hardly knew thee.
That they are still a going concern with all of the unnecessary debt load that was incurred via all of the non-value-added sales is a miracle.
The history of Hostess is even more checkered. At one time they were owned by a computer company! That they survived as long as they did through a series of incompetent management and unnecessary and non-value-added sales is also a miracle.
The unions may have been the ones to put the final nail in the coffin, but most of the nails were put in my Bain-type idiots who were more concerned with short-term profits than maintaining the longterm health of a company that provided a product that millions of people enjoyed.
It ain't over until the court grant's Hostess their request.
Obama may not let them close the doors; Mssrs Thompson and Mouch have yet to be consulted.
Still cannot find out where these layoffs will actually take place.
Obama will give them a bailout to stay open
LMAO poetic justice i've watched on the teli these folks with hostess crying about how unfair it is to cut their pay by 8% and how unfair it is for them to go out of business but NOTHING about how unjust it is for them to go on strike when the economy that we are living under is crushing all kinds of factories to dust including theirs !...
Bet these unions will start taking a second look at how protected they are once they start losing members and get shut down due to lack of income ! then again maybe they aren't that bright after all !
But, good liberals such as Michelle Obama and Bloomberg, who want to save us from junk food and sodas, may actually be happy about the troubles of the company which makes Twinkies.
Michelle has stated that food deserts in our cities have too many stores which sell stuff like chips and other junk food, and don't have fresh produce and other healthy fare.
There was an article out of Orlando, the strikers WANTED it to shut down and liquidate. They were convinced a new owner would honor their original contracts.
Serious delusions.
But, good liberals such as Michelle Obama and Bloomberg, who want to save us from junk food and sodas, may actually be happy about the troubles of the company which makes Twinkies.
Michelle has stated that food deserts in our cities have too many stores which sell stuff like chips and other junk food, and don't have fresh produce and other healthy fare.
This is very well written. Even a democrat could understand it.
Sounds like Kramer being on strike against the bagel company.
for some reason I want to hear Kelsey Grammar read that.
Can anyone explain why so many companies are announcing layoffs after the election? Certainly their long term business plans showed trouble ahead, before the election, and layoffs would have happened regardless of the election results.
Not every buy out or bail out works. Many fail.
I remember PSA Airlines on the west coast ca. 1990. They were loved by customers and employees. Then US Air buys them, their routes, gates, planes; drop the name PSA and in a few years mostly close down former PSA operations.
Along comes United shuttle, yuk but they kept operating and finally Southwest Airlines which thrives in the same space.
Went to the grocery store this morning and got the last box of Cupcakes, Ding Dongs, and the two remaining Snowballs and fruit pies. A lady in front of me took all the Twinkies, 25 boxes for her office.
That's it. The liberals have helped destoy an American enterprise all in the name of greed.
Obama will give them
a bailout to the UNION to stay open
Let them eat cake.
Or William Shatner.
"Certainly their long term business plans showed trouble ahead, before the election, and layoffs would have happened regardless of the election results."
Not really. The short term outcome of the election could have radically altered the long range results. Many companies were going to layoff until they heard Romney promise to cancel OmabaCare, reign in the EPA, regulations, change banking rules, etc., and get the economy going. So, companies had two plans: Obama and Romney. The Obama plan included layoffs.
Thanks for your sterling analysis, Mr. Axelrod.
Just for your information, the typical LBO portfolio company is purchased by "Bain-type idiots" for a holding period of seven to ten years - "short term profits" are the exact opposite of the LBO investing model.
pick one
Anywhere in the continental united states
They are famous for getting sweets on the cheap and you can get day old bread very very cheap plus ho ho's ding dong's twinkies ,pies and cakes all like 5 for a dollar ..
Food stamp participation in these stores is way way high !
Well, lets say this Twinkie represents the normal amount of socialism in the United States. According to this mornings sample it would be a Twinkie thirty-five feet long weighing approximately six-hundred pounds.
I believe most, if not all, were hoping Romney would win and provide a small light of hope.
Now there is no hope....
They are not getting "laid off". Their jobs are being "eliminated". Big Diff.
A government that can make you buy insurance can make you take out a loan to cover the added overhead of a union contract and force you to sign the union deal Don't beleive me - just ask john roberts.
As I see it, these companies were hanging on by their fingernails, hoping for a POTUS who understood business. When Oblamer was declared the winner, these companies knew it was no use hanging on, and they threw in the towel!
...that's a big twinkie......
A caller to yesterday's Tom Sullivan Show claimed there are already buyers in line for the great Hostess line of product, and that Hostess route men who deliver the product need to keep relationships with their stores since the product will likely be rebooted under a different name. Conceivably a lay off may be dramatic but there would be a possibility that it could be short lived. Meanwhile, it's a certainty that the media will flog the drama.
Very simple: the largest single cause of uncertainty in the business community right now is Obamacare, which Romney had vowed to repeal. Once Romney lost the election, businesses had to start implementing the layoff plans they had made just in case Obama won.
The strike went on and on, finally the company went out of business. Oh there is still an IH but they just sell other peoples stuff. Most of the strikers lost everything they had, their houses and many their marriages because of their stupidity.
Unions have gotten WAY too powerful. We did it to ourselves.
This morning I went to the Hostess outlet store here in Fort Worth and loaded up on Twinkies, Ding Dongs and cup cakes for old times sake. hey were out of pink SnowBalls.
A 600 pound Twinkie is approximately the size of a city block.
One biga$$ Twinkie.
I know folks hoped Romney would appeal obamacare, but I don't think he could have or that there is political will to do so. If there were, there would be protests to get it done. I think Romney could have done other things to help business out and that is perhaps what business was hoping for.
The brand and products have value and will be sold. The buyer will not be a union shop.
I feel sad for the Hostess company and all the people working there who weren't for the strike, union or not, as there's always a decent percentage of folks in the union that aren't for what the leadership is doing.
I am not sad there are thousands and thousands fewer union jobs - at least, not with a union as stupid as this.
One small bright spot in this is that these layoff will weaken unions, and be cutting their money/political power to lobby for democrats.
Or James Earl Jones.
That IS something he would do - "give" Hostess to the union.
but, but, but won't obummmer bailout Hostess? WAAAAHHHHH!
So sorry for the owners and the workers of the company, but the owners warned the union and the workers took that risk.
So, if obummer wants to nationalize the Twinkie maker, then he can I guess. But the owners probably don't want him to do that.
Can the fed govt force them to stay open? I don't think so...
The ONLY solace I take is that Romney win was never going to me much of a 'win' in the first place.
He was no Reagan
And 70% of the primary voters tried to tell the GOP they wanted SOMEONE ELSE other than "Frontrunner" Mitt.
Uh. I, Twinkie, am sad that the Funny Monkeys on that morning show this morning yukked it up about Twinkie's demise, and the loss of all those thousands of jobs. George Snotalotapus can just kiss my little Twinkie grits! RACISTS!! TWINKIE HATERS!!!
It can happen.
Right now we are living with government that tells businesses "You didn't build that" and eminent domain and property tax laws that basically say "You pay taxes on it, but you don't really own it if we want it or you miss a tax bill", so it's totally plausible they can tell a private business they cannot close their own doors.
Note nobody gives two craps about Solyndra going bankrupt, and this after hundreds of millions of dollars pumped in by the government that won't be paid back. A union shop going down - well that is something the libtards crap their pants over.
The court cannot force the company's suppliers to sell to them on credit. So it looks like it is indeed over. Maybe the company will get sold intact (less the union contract). Let's hope so.
-everything would have been fine if dickless over there hadn't shut off the power!
- is this true?
My condolences, Twinkie. But, be comforted in knowing that your durability and longevity was immortalized in that comedy thriller, "Zombieland" where Woody H. searched ONLY for that one last Twinkie amidst the chaos!!!!
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Reports on Saturday afternoon report that the 82 year old, former astronaut has passed away.
As commander of the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969
Armstrong underwent a heart-bypass surgery earlier this month to relieve blocked coronary arteries.
Rest in Peace Neil, and may God be with you.