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The Emery High School Spartans traveled to Morgan High School on Oct. 29 and lost a state opening round football game to Morgan 45-7.
When the 2-8 Spartans took the field, they were the clear underdogs to the 8-1 Trojans. Not only were the Trojans region champions, they had won most of their games by a sizeable lopsided score.
Morgan scored first in the game on a 1-yard run to lead 6-0 after the first quarter. Morgan tried a 2-point conversion that was unsuccessful. Morgan had a 32-yard field goal in the second quarter to build the lead to 9-0.
At this point, Emery mounted a drive that culminated in a 4-yard touchdown run by Emery fullback Luke Stoddard. Jason Christensen added the extra point. This turned out to be Emery's only score. Emery looked good as they marched down the field. Emery's fans were delighted because we had a game going.
With a score of 9-7, Emery allowed a Morgan touchdown with just seconds left in the first half to have a halftime score of 17-7.
The first six minutes of the second half belonged all to Morgan as they scored four touchdowns in the first six minutes of the third quarter. Emery contributed to the scoring blitz with three interceptions to allow the Trojans to get the ball back often. Emery had a total of four interceptions in the game, two thrown by Dave Justice, one by Damon Downing and one on a halfback pass.
Morgan scored on a 49-yard run, a 15-yard pass, a 6-yard run and finally a 34-yard pass. There was no more scoring the rest of the way as the clock now ran and Emery was not able to mount any serious threats.
Head Coach Kevin Reynolds had this to say after, "We played well in the first half and then it got away from us pretty quickly there in the second half. The Morgan kids were very quick and they executed very well. We just couldn't keep up with their pass rush."
Coach Reynolds then talked about his team, "The kids played hard at Morgan, they hung in there even when we were down and they never gave up. That is the story of these kids, they have always finished the game."
Coach Reynolds then thanked the team, "I appreciate the kids playing hard and they gave all they had each and every game."


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Honda's Manga: The Road to Dakar, Chapter 2 - All for the Win...
The Road to Dakar
Chapter 2 - All for the Win...
Honda's released the second chapter of the manga detailing their return to the world's toughest rally raid.
The Road to Dakar
Chapter 2 - All for the Win...
Honda's released the second chapter of the manga detailing their return to the world's toughest rally raid.
The world's first KitKat specialized store KitKat Chocolatory, where has recently opened on January 17th in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan, sells high-end KitKats supervised by the renowned Japanese pastry chef, Yasumasa Takagi.
Will cola flavored soy milk make you feel healthy?
Kikkoman today released a cola flavored soy milk drink from Kibun Foods Inc.
Kibun is famous for its many unique and interesting soy milk flavors such as coffee, sesame, maccha, oshiruko (sweet red-bean soup), grapefruit, yuzu citrus, roasted sweet potato, etc.
It's 46 calories per 200ml package.
Today, along with the cola flavored soy milk, they also released a new pear flavored soy milk drink.
This week it's Mt. Gox biting the bankruptcy bullet (plus bonus geeky news on that), Hulu Japan is selling itself to Japan, and Panasonic and Tesla Motors might build a battery mega-factory (whilst everyone still avoids mentioning that most electricity for electric cars still comes from fossil fuels).
Visually Shocking.
Sadly, Entirely Unsurprising
Well, not a whole lot we can say about North Korea that hasn't already been said about North Korea. In point of fact, this NASA photo, taken from the International Space Station late last month, summarizes things quite well.
Izumi-chan says she doesn't like it when your face is hairy…
Izumi Products Company, Japanese household appliances producer, will release a very geeky rechargeable shaver - "Moe" Shaver - from their shaver series "VIDAN series" on March 10.
On the front side of this limited edition shaver (500 units only!), the entire body of 19-year-old pink-haired Izumi Matsumoto, who is the PR character of the VIDAN series is printed.
Thanko released a huge 2-in-1 umbrella last week, and then today they released another unique umbrella product Hands-free Shushuku-gasa (shrinkable umbrella).

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Alida's Song (Alida #2)
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- A remarkable novel about one of the most important and loving relationships in Gary Paulsen's life. The wonderful grandmother seen through the eyes of a young boy in The Cookcamp reaches out to him at 14, offering him a haven from his harsh and painful family life. She arranges a summer job for him on the farm where she is a cook for Olaf and Gunnar, elderly brothers. Farm life offers the camaraderie and routine of hard work, good food, peaceful evenings spent making music together, even learning to dance. Life with Alida gives the boy strength and faith in himself, drawing him away from the edge and into the center of life.
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Skip to comments.Madison group sues IRS over political activity by churches
Posted on 11/15/2012 11:10:35 AM PST by Ellendra
MADISON, Wis. - The Madison-based Freedom from Religion Foundation argues in a federal lawsuit that the Internal Revenue Service is violating the U.S. Constitution by allowing tax-exempt churches and religious organizations to get involved in political campaigns.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Madison cites full-page ads run this fall in the New York Times and other newspapers by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and a letter that Illinois Bishop Daniel Jenky required to be read in churches the weekend before the presidential election.
The lawsuit argues that not enforcing the law prohibiting tax-exempt religious organizations from electioneering results in preferential treatment not provided to other tax-exempt organizations like the Freedom from Religion Foundation.
A spokesman for the IRS did not immediately return messages.
Rev. Wright?
Issues are 100% acceptable. Promoting candidates is not.
Religious organisation have gathered up there lawyers and have pushed against the myth that the IRS has any authority to regulate speech from the pulpit. Recently the IRS has stated and agreed with the lawyers representing religious organizations that the IRS has no legal authority to silence political speech from the pulpit. This case has no leg and is going nowhere!
I never understood why churches accepted this whole "non-profit" status thing. They gave the government a hold on them by accepting that. They should have never had to register with government at all.
I think unregistered churches and house churches are the wave of the future.
free speech.
Churches should have free speech too.
Churches that back 0bama and middle-eastern-death-cult indoctrination centers are exempt.
Black churches?
Isn't there a law that requires political action committees to identify themselves?
This is exactly what these churches want. They want to IRS to crack down on them, so they can take it to court and hand the Johnson amendment thrown out.
Churches have been tax-exempt since 1791 (the year the Constitution was ratified). That was 122 years before the income tax came into existence (1913).
Churches are NOT tax-exempt because they are non-profits.
Churches ARE tax-exempt because they are religious institutions. And, that is the end of the story.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." It has always been understood that, since taxation has the power to destroy, that allowing the government to tax a church would inhibit the church's ability to practice its religion.
The power to tax is the power to destroy. Most small churches would quickly disappear if they were taxed.
No candidate was mentioned, for or against. No political party was mentioned, for or against. That means: there was no electioneering.
Churches and clergy are ALWAYS permitted ("permitted"!) to talk about issues.
"Issues are 100% acceptable. Promoting candidates is not."
That's your position, but what if someone else feels differently? Should your personal opinion hold sway over someone else's religious freedom?
We get upset at black churches promoting candidates from the pulpit, but the fact is throughout most of American history, that was the norm, not the exception.
Then again, if they had nothing taxable (unregistered churches) they'd have no worries.
"Churches and clergy are ALWAYS permitted ("permitted"!) to talk about issues."
Permitted? By who?
Better idea - do away with the immoral income tax - which is the only reason for any deductions. Let governments be funded by sales taxes, tariffs and fees (No VAT tax!!!).
Give every person a rebate payment equal to $X (Average cost of living) x Y% (Sales tax rate).
Reduce the government revenue stream, get out of the distribution business - THEN let us fund the charities we please, or help the individuals we choose - WITHOUT ANY IMPACT ON OUR TAX LIABILITY.
Pretty simple, but impossible for government types to do.
The case will be dismissed on the basis on standing. Since FFR has not been denied its tax exempt status it has no controversy or claim at issue.
If this includes Black churches then I'm on board. If it is white churches only stuff it.
Most churches have land, some of it in prime locations.
Small churches can rent a store front, lots of that available in Obamaconomy. Small churches don't need to do what a big church might do.
Wait! Before I read the article, they're talkin 'bout the black churches, right?
since the belief in man-made gorebul warming is a religion, and liberlism in general is a religion, lets ban them from churches too.
well gee thanks, its nice of you to determine what they need
and gee a storefront. just the type of church environment so many people are looking for
do we need a govt permission slip too?
You don't need "permission," to exercise your God-given right to freedom of speech and the free exercise of religion. The Constitution can acknowledge these rights, the Constitution can protect them; but the Constitution can neither "permit" nor refuse to "permit" them.
That amendment (the first) begins with the five most beautiful words in the Engligh language: "Congress shall make no law..."
Note to Madison:
Before you walk too far down this path, you might aquaint yourself with the kinds of political activity that occurs in BLACK churches.
They have been holding fundraisers & campaign appearances for a long time.
You ne3ed to see this evidence before you go after white churches.
Thats your position, but what if someone else feels differently? Should your personal opinion hold sway over someone elses religious freedom?
That's the law. Ironically I was sitting with several IRS agents when I typed that. I'm a CPA and I deal with a lot of churches and non-profits.
The tiresome Freedom From Religion folks are at it again — suing churches.
FReep Mail me if you want on, or off, this Wisconsin interest ping list.
Will they be going after mosques as well as churches?
Somehow I doubt it.
Sounds like the WhiteHouse is becoming a little more sophisticated......using its community branches now to further it's political ends.
The question at hand isn't "is that the law?"
The question being discussed is "is that law constitutional?"
Ask your IRS friends about "Pulpit Freedom Sunday." Churches for several years have been blatantly breaking the IRS rule (over 1,500 participated this year). They've been reporting themselves to the IRS; sending tapes to the IRS; literally daring (begging) the IRS to take action. Ask your IRS friends why they haven't acted against any of these churches—not one?
The reason is simple: these churches are prepared (as a group) to challenge the Johnson amendment in court, and fight all the way to the supreme court if they have to. The IRS knows if that happens the Johnson amendment would get thrown out (at least as it applies to churches).
The Johnson amendment may be the law, but it's an unconstitutional law. Eventually (if the IRS takes action against a church that has the resources to fight) it will get overturned.
I would agree with you. Churches do not fall under the general charitable organizations laws as they are protected by the constitution.
The mere fact that the government thinks that it has authority to regulate the churches in itself would give the churches the authority to exercise their assertions over the government. Furthermore, the constitution restricts government only, not the churches!
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
As a CPA I am also aware of the IRS actions to restrict and define who or what is a church. This was my tax law specialty for about 30 years prior to retiring.
One could also interpret that the laws the judges and judicial system are trying to utilize to exercise their authority over churches is also illegal.
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Target of Opportunity: Chris Gratton
Jonathan Willis
December 08 2008 01:31PM
Chris Gratton has played 18 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning this season. In those 18 games, he's managed two assists, and put up a -3 rating. On the surface, it makes total sense that today he finds himself placed on waivers, along with fellow teammate Radim Vrbata.
Unlike Vrbata, Chris Gratton is in the final year of his contract –- a contract that pays him $1.25 million this season. Also unlike Vrbata, the Oilers should claim Gratton off of waivers.
This no doubt seems a little bit nonsensical, but I'll explain. Looking at Gratton, the first number that jumps out is size; 6'4" and 225 lbs of it. He isn't afraid to use it either. Even though Gratton has only played 8:07 per night at even-strength (13th among Lightning forwards), he's thrown 33 hits; the second-highest rate on the team.
The next number that comes to mind is face-offs. Gratton has won 112 of the 180 face-offs he's taken –- 62.2 per cent. With face-offs being a bit of an issue for this team (particularly on the penalty kill), Gratton could add some ability to the line-up. He's also a key part of Tampa Bay's penalty kill, averaging 2:37 a night short-handed. With the Oilers PK mired in 29th place in the league, some new personnel could certainly help matters out.
As for his rather ugly Corsi number (outshot 100-83 on average), there's a simple explanation for that. Gratton has started in his own end 79 times, as opposed to 32 times in the offensive zone. Whenever there was a critical defensive zone draw to be won, Gratton was Barry Melrose's first choice –- and despite his success on draws, it shouldn't surprise anyone that it's difficult to generate offense when being placed in that situation. This year, Gratton is scoring at a 0.82 PTS/60 pace. Last year, it was nearly double that –- 1.54 PTS/60 -– a very respectable number given how Gratton was being used.
I'm not saying that Gratton is a player who's going to come in and save the team -– far from it. What Gratton can do is come in and solidify a fourth line that all too often has looked lacklustre. He can add some size and physical presence to a line-up that all too often looks to need it. He can win face-offs, and help out on the penalty-kill; two areas the Oilers have struggled in.
The point is that Gratton fits a team need. He's in the last year of his contract, and is a low-risk pickup, and has a good chance at improving this hockey team. It won't be a huge deal if the Oilers don't pick him up, but I personally believe that a manager should never pass up an opportunity to address team weaknesses when it isn't going to cost him anything. He'd certainly be a better fit on the fourth line than Jesse Boulerice or Tim Sestito, or even current roster players like Stortini and Reddox.
December 08 2008, 01:39PM
He can't be any worse than Boulerice.
I like the f/o stat and the PK usefulness.
Let's DOOOOO THIS!!!!
December 08 2008, 01:49PM
The Towel Boy wrote:
Let's DOOOOO THIS!!!!
What TB said
December 08 2008, 01:53PM
I agree with Towel Boy, although not as enthusiastically. Actually having someone that can win a faceoff is huge; factor in his size and experience, and I think this is a no-brainer. The club needs a little help, and this is a relatively cheap way to do it.
December 08 2008, 02:00PM
Hockeysmack wrote:
The club needs a little help, and this is a relatively cheap way to do it.
That's just it - this isn't going to move mountains, but it's a very cheap solution to an ongoing problem.
December 08 2008, 02:03PM
A stopgap solution for the no-Reasoner problem? If he's as good as you say he is on faceoffs, we have nothing to lose.
He also brings an aggressive edge, not that Stortini doesn't, but I don't think Stortini gets respect in the league for being a scrapper and with Macintyre out, I think Gratton is a more physical presence than Stortini, and teams might think twice about taking liberties against the Oilers. Or maybe he's a better hugger than Stortini. LET THE HUG OFF FOR THE 4TH LINE COMMENCE
December 08 2008, 02:14PM
Antony hits a good point point a stop gap for Reasoner. It's not just the ability to win a face off it's also that ability to help on the PK (get the stick in a lane, block shots and win face offs). A physical presence is a nice plus as well so we don't need Stortini and Macintyre taking up space.
We all know that the transition from a muck and grind group to a more skilled team has left the PK soft, but let's not continue to rush out and solve one problem (while opening a whole raft of others).
baggedmilk wrote:
The Towel Boy wrote: Let's DOOOOO THIS!!!! What TB said
I agree completely
December 08 2008, 02:22PM
Even if his utility was solely used in those critical faceoff situations he'd be worth it. Especially with this new power play faceoff rule this year.
MacT used to use Marty Sakic or Stoll for face offs and they'd come right off to the bench once posession was gained. That's slick.
December 08 2008, 02:27PM
@ oilerdago: I think we're eliminating several problems by signing him. Stortini or Macintyre wouldn't carry a basket full of pucks on any other team. We enjoy them because they are aggresive, but if 1 player can come in, win face offs, kill penalties and add a physical element, then the 4th line could really do without Stortini's 4 or 5 minutes a game. And your right, we're not trying to re-invent the wheel here, but on that 4th line the worth of the lesser players should be put into question when you add a guy like Gratton who also has the potential to put up decent numbers as well.
December 08 2008, 02:41PM
Gratton was 54.5% on the dot last year as well, so it isn't like his faceoff prowess came out of nowhere. It would be better for the team if he was a RH shot, as there are more LH than RH faceoff options on the team.
Still, it is an area of need, and unlike other faceoff aces (Yanic Perreault, for example), Gratton has a wide enough range of skills to not hurt his team.
December 08 2008, 02:45PM
The biggest negative here is Gratton's injury trouble - he's missed some time with an ankle injury, but if I understand the CBA correctly, that had to be cleared up before he could be waived.
December 08 2008, 03:00PM
Here's the relevant CBA quote, from pg. 69, article 13.6:
A Player who is otherwise required to clear Regular Waivers and who is injured while on an NHL club roster can be placed on Regular Waivers and Loaned to a minor league club prior to appropriate medical clearance being granted only if the Player was on NHL Recall at the time of injury and has not played ten (10) NHL Games (cumulative) or remained on the NHL roster for thirty (30 days (cumulative) since his Recall. Player shall recieve his Paragraph 1 NHL Salary and benefits until appropriate medical clearance is granted. All other Players may not be Loaned until appropriate medical clearance is granted. (bolding mine)
Haha, I was just writing a post about this. Gratton above all is playing for a contract for next season and should be motivated to perform. And he adds the size element the Oilers still lack in.
His GFON/60 1.24 is about half his GAON/60 2.47 which is concerning even put in context.
December 08 2008, 03:18PM
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His GFON/60 1.24 is about half his GAON/60 2.47 which is concerning even put in context.
I'm not too worried about it. The lack of offense is the issue, because 2.47 GAON/60 really isn't a bad number, especially given where and when Gratton's used. On the Oilers, that number would be ahead of regular forwards Moreau, Reddox, Gagner, Pisani and Stortini. That's half the team.
What is concerning is the lack of offense - 1.24 is a miserable number, but given Gratton's track record, I'm inclined to think of it as an aberration. Guy isn't an offensive dynamo, but he isn't close to being this bad.
The deciding factor is that even with his offense in the toilet, he's probably a better option than the majority of the guys that have rotated thru the Oilers' 4th line. Stortini, for example, has seen similar use (i.e. put in a place where careers go to die) but he hasn't even been on the ice for a goal for yet. Gratton's best comp on the team right now is probably as a meaner version of Brodziak - and the team can use that right now.
December 08 2008, 03:31PM
Personally I'm not too worried about the lack of offense; how much O are we getting from the 4th line anyways? Given the large number of small and/or soft forwards on the club, and that for a puck possession club, the Oil's inability to win a faceoff is a little problematic, I would say this helps out in those areas of need. While I liked what I saw from Brule, his size is a problem; another small player is not a good thing on this squad.
December 08 2008, 04:06PM
hockeysmack wrote:
While I liked what I saw from Brule, his size is a problem; another small player is not a good thing on this squad.
The other thing is that it's probably better for Brule's development to spend time on the 1st line in the AHL than the 4th line in the NHL right now.
looking for some clarity. i assume there is a selection order for teams when a player becomes available on waivers. Where does edmonton pick and does this order remain the same for the year?
December 08 2008, 04:20PM
Jonathan: can you report anything about Gratton's skating abilities these days? It's been a while since I've seen him play, and from what I recall he wasn't that quick even in his younger years. Might this be a significant concern in a faster conference, on a team that's trying to build with speed?
December 08 2008, 04:29PM
Ya know....this aint all that bad of a deal...
I do however think that picking him up while not costing us anything does force us into a trade. In my estimation most likely for draft picks.
The question is who can we send down? and who can we get something for? WHO is on the block.
While the jury is still out on Schremp despite his fantastic play, he needs a solid 10 games. Brule as well. Nilsson is signed for another two years so he likely is staying put as is Cogliano and the future face of the franchise Gagner,
We are deep in defence and could be in a position to move one, but WHO?
Grebeshkov may have some interest around the league due to his quick development and he is on a one year deal. Smid, is young and hungry but it would be a shame to deal him for picks after the time put into his development.
Strudwick could be moved but he's arguably played better than his partner Steve Staios and with the veteran poise he shows, he's tough to move when this team hopes to be in the post season.
Pouliot? Cole?
Or hey we just send Reddox down....wait...thats what will happen...never mind I am an idiot...
Nooooo! I didn't look at the numbers before thinking that and even after I still stand by it. Gratton's been pretty useless for years.
So, he can win some faceoffs. Whoop-ti-do! (Yes, I understand that is a problem for our half of our centres.) But if that's all he's bringing to the table, then we don't need him. Let's see how the team does once now that the home games are coming in droves.
December 08 2008, 04:42PM
nary a kurri wrote:
Jonathan: can you report anything about Gratton's skating abilities these days? It's been a while since I've seen him play, and from what I recall he wasn't that quick even in his younger years. Might this be a significant concern in a faster conference, on a team that's trying to build with speed?
I haven't seen much, but from what I have I don't think Gratton's skating is a strength. Still, this team has a few below-average skaters (Stortini comes to mind), so I think he could replace one while upgrading in other areas.
I'm willing to wager Lowbellini will pass on this oppertunity. Why would you want size and experience in your lineup? We need to keep the roster spots open in case more small, skilled, fast skating rookie forwards become available. Let's set a league record for lack of hits this season!
December 08 2008, 05:15PM
Chris wrote:
I'm willing to wager Lowbellini will pass on this oppertunity. Why would you want size and experience in your lineup?
I'm willing to bet they pass to, since I'd like to see them pick him up ;)
That said, Gratton's a bottom-six forward, so while I think the team is better wtih him than without him, it probably isn't a huge deal.
Hi Willis. Some guy on Oilfans said that Philly picked Gratton up.
JW: good work, young fella. You laid it all out there and the only way Gratton would be more of a fit is if he was a RH draw man and could essentially replace Stoll.
If Lowebellini's willing to work the waiver for SMac and Boulerice than how can he let a cheap and effective faceoff and PKer like Gratton go by the wayside?
I'm not saying it's a fireable offense but if the Oilers don't pick up Gratton considering they're current needs then someone's not doing their job.
December 08 2008, 05:37PM
Chris wrote:
Hi Willis. Some guy on Oilfans said that Philly picked Gratton up.
Fun bit of irony - Eklund is saying that Gratton "has not and positively will not be claimed by the Flyers." Since when does he debunk trade rumours?
December 08 2008, 05:39PM
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JW: good work, young fella. You laid it all out there and the only way Gratton would be more of a fit is if he was a RH draw man and could essentially replace Stoll. If Lowebellini's willing to work the waiver for SMac and Boulerice than how can he let a cheap and effective faceoff and PKer like Gratton go by the wayside? I'm not saying it's a fireable offense but if the Oilers don't pick up Gratton considering they're current needs then someone's not doing their job.
Well you could've said the same thing about not resigning Reasoner, going after Smolinski, or acquiring guys in the doghouse such as Steve Begin or free agents like Mark Smith. Perhaps the reason they haven't picked up any of these guys is because the club didn't recognize (or still don't think) there's a hole where the 3rd line center position used to be filled by Jarret Stoll and Marty Reasoner. Most fans beg to differ. However, they could just be grooming Kyle Brodziak for the job. I think however, that gaining experience at any position on any team is never a bad thing. And if he's injured so often he can't be a job threat to Kyle Brodziak anyway...
December 08 2008, 07:46PM
The Leafs claimed him, so you will never know if the Oilers even had interest because the Leafs have fewer points, thus their claim goes first.
The Oilers have too many forwards as is, Brule is here on an emergency basis call up only, and once Nilsson is off the IR, Brule has to go down. Unless they put Gagner on the IR, and then recall him again.
Is Gratton any better than Brodziak is the question you need to ask yourself, and would you want him taking Brodziak's minutes. Because if Schremp plays well, when Gagner and Nilsson return you have to find room for all three of them.
And right now that wouldn't even include MacIntyre or Stortini. I don't see room for Gratton on this team, if you want Brodziak to keep developing.
Gregor: Well, you could just get rid of Stortini all together and, voila, there's another roster spot:)
And I'm still not sold that 51 should be getting the time over 78 but if we brought Gratton in I wouldn't necessarily give him top nine EV TOI anyway.
Most likely I"d use him on the 4th line and he'd be here to take draws and kill penalties.
I know the Oilers have all kinds of talented young forwards but it appears that very few of them can kill penalties and the Oilers right now are building a Hockey's Future lineup instead of a lineup that can win.
Of course maybe they get on a big run now with all the home games against soft opp but even those victories will be a lot closer than they should be if they can't kill penalties.
Of course perhaps this is another developmental year and maybe we make the playoffs again in 2011.
December 08 2008, 08:19PM
When do you we take a break at developing guys and start making a play at contention? Jesus, I couldn't care less if someone better and/or older than Brodziak took away his minutes. It probably wouldn't have been Gratton, who would've gotten 4th line minutes if he had actually joined the club, but whoever. It's Kyle Freaking Brodziak, not Jonathan Toews for crying out loud. If he loses minutes and the club wins, so be it.
December 08 2008, 09:40PM
@ Jason Gregor:
Essentially, I would have liked to see Gratton on the 4th line for as long as the lineup was unhealthy. The nice thing about a vet with 1000 NHL games is that once everybody is healthy, he could get stashed in the PB without any real harm.
Dennis wrote:
Of course perhaps this is another developmental year and maybe we make the playoffs again in 2011
Thanks Dennis! With the quality ice time being thrown at Gagner in spite of production it is clear that this year is more about development than chasing home ice in the playoffs. Why when we are a cap team do we have to skate so many AHL players? Give two or three guys under 24 roster spots and go forth and contend. We pay more to sit in a game than the fan's in Detroit!


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- By train, take bus 23 until the stop "Gambetta Dante".
- By plane, take bus 23 or 98 until the stop "Grosso CUM".
Then, whether it is by car, tram, bus or on foot, since the neighborhood is extremely well served, going around in Nice is not complicate at all. Visiting all Nice and its amazing surroundings (Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Italy etc..) is therefore nice and easy! Last but not least, various public parking facilities (and also streets with free parking spots) are close by.
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Cannes – 25 km
Antibes – 18 km
Saint-Tropez – 70 km
Feel free to contact us with any doubts you may have. With the hope that our apartment will allow you to make the best of our beautiful city of Nice, we are looking forward to seeing you!
House rulesWe will meet you directly at the apartment. The arrival times and departure must be agreed in advance. Arrivals are preferably after 5 pm, departures are preferably before 10 am. When possible, you will be able to leave your luggage.
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A Very nice stay, nice city.The bed was completely demolished, the slats was broken, so were Sleeps null.Salvatore was eager to find a new stick, he also has made but we did not fit as we return to 2 nights should return to the old studio. Nevertheless, we continue to recommend it.
Ein Sehr schönes Aufenthalt,schöne Stadt.Das Bett war komplett demoliert, das Lattenrost war kaputt,also die Schlafmöglichkeiten waren null.Salvatore war sehr bemüht uns eine neue bleibe zu finden ,hat er auch gemacht,hat uns aber nicht gepasst da wir wieder nach 2 Nächten zurück in das alte Studio kehren sollten.
Trotzdem empfehlen wir es weiter.
Salvatore was extremely friendly. Just booking one day in advance he was able to make a perfect hand over the next day. really flexible.
The flat and its location is perfect. I can not imagine a better location.
thank you
Small, very nice and clean.. Very helpsome host - reliable and very well located little flat close to the sea.. All in all - just as I expected it to be..
Nice Studio with all necessary equipements , in the middle of the city. A lot of restaurants are situated all arround and the beach is only 10 min away.
Salvatore is very sympatic and helpful.
We are not happy with this accommadition because of below reasons:
1- We planned to meet with him at 5 p.m. But because of traffic, we couldn´t be on time. Then he called us 3 times and send 2 sms. We´ve already informed him that we are on the way. And we tried to find the right way, but our navigation couldn´t find the address. Then we called him and requested that he can pick up us from where we are. We were just 300 meters far away. But he said that he doesn´t know where we are and didn´t come. We couldn´t find any place for parking. Anyhow, we found the right address. He just gave us the key and went. He didn´t advise us any information about the city. During 3 days, he didn´t call us.
2- The bed which was at the downstairs was broken. We couldn´t sleep well during 3 nights. He didn´t show us how we can open it. We had difficulty to open and close it. Also we couldn´t sleep because of the noise outside.
3- He gave us the wrong internet access port. So, we couldn´t use internet.
As a summary, it was not a good accommadition
Nice is a beautiful city. Well worth a stay in any case. Especially the really worth seeing and experiencing old town gives the city its own special charm. Salvatore is a nice and pleasant host. The whole experience was totally uncomplicated and easy. His apartment is very centrally located, the city center with shopping facilities, tram and train station are within a few minutes. Nevertheless, it is very quiet, so you can sleep well at night. The apartment is nicely decorated and the space is utilized optimally. We were together and it was perfectly adequate, especially because one is always a little in the house. Conclusion: a very good value for money ratio.
Nizza ist eine wunderschöne Stadt. Ein Aufenthalt lohnt sich auf alle Fälle. Gerade die wirklich sehenswerte und erlebenswerte Altstadt verleiht der Stadt ihren ganz besonderen Charme.
Salvatore ist ein netter und angenehmer Gastgeber. Der ganze Aufenthalt war total unkompliziert und locker. Sein Appartement liegt sehr zentral, die Innenstadt mit Shoppingmöglichkeiten sowie Tram und Bahnhof sind in wenigen Minuten zu erreichen. Trotzdem ist es sehr ruhig, so dass man nachts gut schlafen kann. Das Appartement ist nett eingerichtet und der Platz wird optimal ausgenutzt. Wir waren zu zweit und es war vollkommen ausreichend, vor allem weil man ja eh wenig in der Wohnung ist. Fazit: ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis-Verhältnis.
Thank you! Super nice host. Modern and well equipped accommodation.
Vielen Dank! Super netter Gastgeber. Unterkunft modern und gut ausgestattet.
Nous sommes dans le studio de étés Salvatore en Place Garibaldi (Nice) et nous désirons souligner même si que notre séjour a été long (16 jours) le temps et très mauvais, the néanmoins a été confortable y demeurer the car appartement est bien équipé et sale. Naturellement Place et sont très beaux et les alentours riche en cafés, brasseries, supermarkets etc.. , Il est très simple lives rejoindre et la vieille ville, Place Massena, the Promenade des Anglais etc. à pieds que soi avec le Metro de surface. De plus, derniere semaine de mars, notre fils dans un autre study Demeure de Salvatore, en rue Grosso et a eu la même expérience positive. Salvatore in toujours été available, soigneux dans son travail et gentil. Vraiment the avoir un plaisir connu. Elvio et Ilvana Abbati We were in the studio Salvatore Piazza Garibaldi in Nice and we wish to emphasize that although our stay was longer (16 days) and the bad weather, however, and was comfortable stay because the apartment is well stocked and clean. Of course, the Square and the surroundings are very beautiful and full of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, etc.., It is very easy and quick raggiugere the old town, Massena Square, the Promenade des Anglais, etc.. either on foot or by Metro to the surface. In addition, the last week of March, our son stayed at another studio in Via Salvatore Grosso and had the same positive experience. Salvatore was always helpful, thoughtful and kind. It 'was a real pleasure to meet him.Elvio and Ilvana Abbati
Nous sommes étés dans le studio de Salvatore en Place Garibaldi (Nice) et nous désirons souligner que même si notre séjour a été long (16 jours) et le temps très mauvais, néanmoins il a été confortable y demeurer car l'appartement est bien équipé et sale. Naturellement la Place et les alentours sont très beaux et riche en cafés, brasseries, supermarchés etc. ; il est très facile et vite rejoindre la vieille ville, Place Massena, la Promenade des Anglais etc. soi à pieds que avec le Metro de surface. De plus, la dernière semaine de mars, notre fils a demeuré dans un autre studio de Salvatore, en rue Grosso et a eu la même expérience positive. Salvatore a été toujours disponible, soigneux dans son travail et gentil. Vraiment un plaisir l'avoir connu.
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Siamo stati nel monolocale di Salvatore in Piazza Garibaldi a Nizza e desideriamo sottolineare che sebbene il nostro soggiorno sia stato lungo (16 giorni) e il tempo cattivo, tuttavia e stato confortevole abitarvi perché l'appartamento è ben fornito e pulito. Naturalmente la Piazza e i dintorni sono molto belli e ricchi di caffetterie, ristorantini, supermercati ecc.; è molto facile e veloce raggiugere la città vecchia, Piazza Massena, la Passeggiata degli Inglesi ecc. sia a piedi che con il Metro in superficie. Inoltre, l'ultima settimana di marzo, nostro figlio ha alloggiato in un altro monolocale di Salvatore in via Grosso e ha avuto la stessa esperienza positiva. Salvatore è stato sempre disponibile, premuroso e gentile. E' stato un vero piacere conoscerlo.
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The location is ideal, but the apartment is very small. Remember to bring linens and shower soap, because it is not like a hotel provides. The bus goes to the airport passes right in front and that costs 4 euro.
L'emplacement est idéal, mais l'appartement est très petit. Pensez à apporter les linges de douche et le savon, car ce n'est pas fournit comme à l'hôtel.
L'autobus qui se rend à l'aéroport passe juste en face et coûte que 4 euro.
apartment entirely consistent with the ad. the heart of the city, 5 minutes walk from the harbor, near the old city streetcar steps. equipment base apartment for 3 people, to get to eat and rest. wifi and tv. washing machine and dryer, everything is well thought out and very well organized! I strongly recommend
appartement tout à fait conforme à l'annonce.
au coeur de la ville, 5 minutes à pied du port, quasi dans la vieille ville, tramway a quelques pas.
équipement de l'appartement de base pour 3 personnes, pour se faire à manger et se reposer.
wifi et tv. machine à laver et seche linge, tout est bien pensé et très bien agencé!
je recommande vivement
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Say hello to summer in the Soul wedges from SAC. A glossy cork wedge and pretty pleats dress up this ankle strap sandal in the most darling way.
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The Shoreline Community College website and all other Internet connectivity will be down from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, April 6.
The outage is required while work is done to reroute some fiber optic cable on campus. The work will strengthen the campus technology infrastructure. While the outage is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and end no later than 11 a.m., service may be restored sooner.
During the outage, anything that relies on an Internet connection from the campus will be unavailable, including college e-mail. Both go.shoreline.edu and shoreline.edu e-mail addresses will be affected.
Shoreline uses a number of services that are hosted off-campus such as the Canvas and Blackboard learning management systems and various blogs. Those off-campus hosted services will be available, although they will not be accessible through the college website durng the outage.
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Shoreline Community College is getting some significant help from the state and Seattle City Light to be more energy efficient.
The state Department of Commerce has awarded the college a $349,643 grant to improve campus lighting, conserve water and upgrade the computer server room. Another $65,821 will come as a utility incentive from Seattle City Light.
"Shoreline is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency," President Lee Lambert said. "I want to thank all who were involved in helping us secure this grant, including our grant writer, Brandon Rogers, Vice President for Administrative Services Daryl Campbell and Budget Director Holly Woodmansee."
The total cost of the improvements is more than the grant and incentive, so Shoreline will use a Certificate of Participation (COP) loan from the state to finance the project. The college will repay the COP with some of the money saved by the energy and water efficiency improvements.
To meet the eligibility requirements for the grant and make sure the savings would at least equal the expenditures, Shoreline commissioned an investment grade audit. For the audit, Shoreline partnered with Trane, who provided a list of recommendations as well as secured the utility incentives. If for some reason the efficiency savings fall short of the COP repayment, Trane would be obligated to make up the difference.
Shoreline was also required to provide evidence of an institutional commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Shoreline was able to provide five examples of this commitment:
The details of implementing the project are still being worked out, Facilities and Capital Projects Director Bob Roehl said. However, throughout the life project, the state Department of Enterprise Services will provide consulting services and verify that energy savings are on track.
Shoreline is one of 12 higher education institutions to receive such grants. The other schools are: Big Bend Community College, Community Colleges of Spokane, Green River Community College, Highline Community College, Olympic College, Pierce College, UW Friday Harbor Laboratories, University of Washington (Seattle), UW Medical Center, Washington State University, Yakima Valley Community College. Another 37 local government agencies received grants. The entire program totaled $18 million in awards.
The next step along the path to a Master Development Plan
that now includes student housing at Shoreline Community hits the mail today,
March 22, 2012.
"As required by the City of Shoreline, we are sending
notices of two public meetings that will be hosted here on campus," said Daryl
Campbell, Vice President for Administrative Services at the college. "We're
excited to show the community what we've got in mind and to get feedback to see
how it might be even better."LinkPublic notice letter
The city requires meeting notices be mailed to all
residences within 500 feet of the college, but Campbell said the college is
trying to let everyone know about the open meetings. "We want to share with our
neighbors and the larger community and hear what everyone has to say," he said.
The meetings are actually part of the city's required
process for a Master Development Plan. The college did such meetings in
December, 2010, but at that time, student housing wasn't anticipated. Since
then, a private investor group came forward and put housing in the mix. Because
of the time delay and the added project, city officials asked for new public
At the April 9 meeting, attendees will get an overview of
the city's planning and review steps, including the Master Development Plan and State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) processes. Officials will describe projects anticipated to be developed
in the next 10 years. They will also ask for comments and discuss how feedback will
be used to inform decisions.
At the April 23 meeting, officials will review and respond
to comments received at the first meeting, then describe the process moving
forward in review of the Master Development Plan.
Both meetings will be from 6-8 p.m., in the 9000 Building
(PUB), Room 9208. City staff, college officials and college consultant staff
will be on hand. The meetings will be recorded.
The student housing project that is now part of the proposed
Master Development Plan is proposed to include 400-beds. It would be sited in
the general area of the current soccer field at the north end of the campus.
"Student housing is becoming an increasingly important part
education delivery for community colleges," Campbell said. "Shoreline has a
number of programs – automotive, machining, nursing, dental hygiene, film, our
terrific science offerings and others – that draw students from outside the
area. In addition, our international-student numbers are growing. This past
fall, we swamped the existing supply of homestay options for international
Campbell said that if approved, the housing project would be
first-come, first-served. "This project will be available to help all our
students," he said.
The idea for student housing came in 2011 when local
resident David Lee approached the college with an idea for a privately funded
and operated project. Shoreline President Lee Lambert met with David Lee and
investors in China in September, 2011 to sign a memorandum of understanding
that opened the way for further talks. In February, 2012, Campbell updated the
college Board of Trustees on the project, and in December, 2012, Lambert signed
a more definitive memorandum of agreement with the investors.
On Feb. 13, 2013, officials from the college, the State
Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), the state Attorney
General's Office and the investors met to discuss details of the proposal. Because
the project is proposed on state-owned land, the SBCTC must give approval and
the state Attorney General's Office works out the details of the lease. Both of
those items are proceeding.
On Feb. 14, immediate neighbors to the college and other
interested parties were mailed a notification as required under Washington's
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). That notice said the college intends to
amend previous planning documents adopted in 2003, 2006 and 2011 to include the
proposed housing project. The notice also said that the proposed housing
project won't have significant environmental impacts beyond those already
anticipated in previously approved and adopted planning documents.
"These public meetings on our Master Development Plan are
the next steps toward a project that we believe will help our students and our
community," Campbell said.
The director of the Virtual College at Shoreline Community College is diving into the conversation around a recent study and news articles regarding online education.
Ann Garnsey-Harter
Ann Garnsey-Harter's blog, "A Guide on the Side to Online Learning"Recent news articles and editorials on the efficacy of online learning at the college level sparked considerable chatter within the higher education community," Ann Garnsey-Harter posted in her blog. "Shoreline Community College was no exception to the discussion, but let's take a deeper look at the numbers."
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Garnsey-Harter says that Shoreline is one of the fastest growing providers of online education within the community and technical college system. "SCC's online enrollments this academic year have increased by 11-15 percent," she wrote. The increase, she said, is attributable primarily to the 2010 launch of the "Virtual College," a strategic initiative that included increasing the number and quality of online course offerings, offering significant faculty training opportunities, adding more robust online student services, and implementing targeted marketing efforts.
Garnsey-Harter takes exception to a recent New York Times editorial that cites a study by Columbia University's Community College Research Center (CCRC). The study concludes that typical students have some difficulty adapting to online classes while others adapt poorly.
"The New York Times mixes apples and oranges by referring to numbers for the more recent phenomenon of massively open online courses (MOOCs)," Garnsey-Harter writes. "… MOOCs have very low barriers to entrance and exit."
On her blog, Garnsey-Harter cites Shoreline statistics for 2008-11 that show, "… Our aggregate pass rates for online and face-to-face students are the same at 70 percent."
Garnsey-Harter notes that The Seattle Times published an article Sunday, March 17, 2013, about the CCRC study.
"That article outlined the CCRC conclusions from the 2004-09 data, but then also included a chart using only a snapshot of fall 2012 numbers," she writes. "Fall 2012 is just one data point and there is variability from quarter to quarter and year to year. We should concern ourselves with trends and working to address the factors that affect those trends.
"I'm not surprised that Shoreline online students are performing well. … Our faculty and staff have worked hard to make the virtual experience for students the same or better than the face-to-face experience."
Garnsey-Harter says agrees with the CCRC study, The New York Times, and The Seattle Times that there is work to be done: "That's exactly the direction we've been moving at SCC with the Virtual College Initiative.
"And, we need to remember that online learning helps bring education and training to people we could not otherwise serve and it improves their lives. A variety of approaches can meet the needs of a variety of students. As a college, Shoreline needs to make sure we keep our eye on meeting those needs."
Math faculty member Juliet Lovejoy laughs as she raises her hand to ask another question during the March 15, 2013 all-campus meeting at Shoreline Community College.More photos
When it comes to budgets, Shoreline Community College can't
wait for Olympia.
"We're going to turn on our budget system and re-engage the
whole campus in budget planning," Daryl Campbell, Vice President for Administrative
Services, said at an all-campus meeting on March 15, 2013. Campbell said the
campus-wide process would start March 25, long before lawmakers are anticipated
to have a state budget and any specific news for Shoreline.
LinksPresentation slidesFlickr gallery"Because we've been prudent, because we've sacrificed, we're
in a strong position to deal with whatever they throw at us," Campbell said,
adding that the focus would be on Shoreline's strengths: Reserves, operating
performance and growing non-state-allocated revenue. "We're going to stop
worrying about what they do and focus on what we do."
For President Lee Lambert, that gives the college a good
shot at his top priority: saving jobs
Lambert noted that the economic uncertainties at the federal
and state levels – sequestration for the feds and a lack of any substantive
news from Olympia – makes iron-clad assurances not possible, but that his hope
and intention is to avoid layoffs for the coming year .
"I'm tired of meeting with employees to let them go,"
Lambert said. "I'm just so tired of that."
Lambert said the alternative path is toward revenue for the college
that doesn't come from the Legislature. That path has taken him across the
world in support of two strategic initiatives launched two years ago:
internationalization and the virtual college.
The success of those initiatives is creating an economic shield
for the college and its employees, Lambert said. "Without those two efforts, I'd
be up here talking about layoffs," he said.
During his portion of the meeting, Campbell put some numbers
to those successes. Enrollment in online classes through the virtual college is
up 15 percent over the past year. Statewide, online enrollments are up only 1
percent, he said.
As for international education, the college has gone from running
a deficit on international tuition three years ago to a positive margin of more
than $1 million. "And, we expect that to continue to grow," Campbell said.
Campbell also pointed out that Shoreline is bucking another
statewide trend, this one regarding in-state enrollment. As the economy
rebounds and various state and federal aid packages are reduced, in-state student
numbers are declining across the state system. Shoreline is managing to attract
and keep more in-state students that most of the other 34 community and technical
colleges, he said.
James Jansen, Vice President for Academic and Student
Affairs, gave an update on the ongoing reorganization of his areas. Jansen said he'd met with 11 departments and divisions
so far with three more to go. He said he's hopeful for a final decision later
this spring and to begin implementation after July 1.
Jansen acknowledged all the work that has gone into transitioning
from Blackboard to Canvas for learning management software. Every class at
Shoreline - whether it is taught face-to-face, wholly online or a hybrid – has an
online component that allows instructors and students to communicate. Every
public college and university in Washington is transitioning to the Canvas
Vice President for Human Resources and Legal Affairs Stephen
P. Smith spoke about how morale has suffered through the recent years of budget
reductions, previous layoffs and other shifts in higher education. "Respect, civility,
trust in each other and shared values are keys," Smith said, adding that he
would bring the subject of morale to the College Council meeting scheduled for
March 19.
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Shoreline Community College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in the U.S. when it comes to helping veterans.
Military Times rankings"I'm very proud of the work we do in providing a welcoming atmosphere and the services needed to help our military veterans make a successful transition," said Shoreline President Lee Lambert, who served in the U.S. Army.
In the most recent rankings issued by the Military Times, Shoreline placed sixth among community colleges from across the nation. Shoreline was noted for being at or below the annual tuition assistance cap for military benefits, having relaxed residency rules, accepting ACE credits and having a veterans office.
The veterans office is a point of pride for Shoreline's program director, Kim Thompson.
"We got a $370,000 federal grant in 2010 to help our returning veterans," Thompson said. "It is important that veterans have a place to go on campus where they know they will find support and familiar surroundings. We established a Veterans Center so our veteran students have such a place."
Equally important are the people who staff the center, Thompson said.
Shoreline has a veteran and former student, Chad Springer, as program coordinator for the center and the on-campus Veterans Club. Springer has successfully navigated the transition from military to civilian life which helps when it comes to interacting with incoming veteran students.
Thompson said she appreciates the recognition by Military Times.
"We have great people working hard to help make the transition as smooth and successful as possible for the men and women who have served our country," Thompson said.
A student from Shoreline School District Home Education Exchange program, holds up her sign before going off to compete in the Shoreline Math Olympiad, March 9, 2013. More photos
About 750 "mathathletes" along with coaches, teachers, family and friends descended on Shoreline College, March 9, 2013 for the 15th annual Shoreline Math Olympiad, cosponsored by the college, Shoreline School District, Shoreline Public Schools Foundation and James Alan Salon.
The crowd gathered at about 8:30 a.m. in the PUB Cafeteria, then marched off to the gym for last-minute instructions before dispersing to classrooms across the campus for hours of math tests. They all reconvened about noon for lunch and a magic show while scores are tallied. Awards were given for first-seventh places in most grade categories, along with team awards and trophies for the schools with the best turnout.
Award presenters included Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert, math faculty members Steven Bogart and Fred Kuczmarski, Shoreline School District Superintendent Sue Walker, Shoreline School Board Member David Wilson and others.
The competition is for students in grades 4-8, including students competing from all of the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park public and private schools. Notable additions this year are students from Parkwood Elementary, participating for the first time in the 15-year history of the event. In a special presentation, event organizers presented the school's math club advisor with team T-shirts before going off to the first round of competition.
Some students may also participate in the Washington State Math Championships and the Math Is Cool regional and state competitions.
For more information and complete results, visit the Shoreline Math Olympiad website at:
State and federal budget vagaries are sending Shoreline Community College officials back to the drawing board to find possible funding sources for innovation-related proposals from faculty members.
Letter from Board Chair
Shoreline Community College Board Chair Phil Barrett sent a letter Friday, March 1, 2013, to all college employees and students to expand on his views regarding budget concerns and sabbaticals and urging all to work together to find solutions.
Board Chair Phil Barrett's letter The issue came up at the Feb. 27, 2013 Board of Trustees meeting. On the agenda was a recommendation to forego funding for eight faculty sabbatical leaves during the 2013-14 school year. While the board voted 3-1 to approve the recommendation to not fund the leaves, the trustees also urged faculty and administrators to look for alternatives.
Letter from Board Chair
Shoreline Community College Board Chair Phil Barrett sent a letter Friday, March 1, 2013, to all college employees and students to expand on his views regarding budget concerns and sabbaticals and urging all to work together to find solutions.
"Personally, I'm going to vote in support of the recommendation because of the budget uncertainties," said Board Chair Phil Barrett. "But, I want all of you to start talking."
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs James Jansen presented the recommendation that came from him, President Lee Lambert and the other two vice presidents, Daryl Campbell and Stephen Smith.
Jansen noted the considerable unpredictability of federal and state budgets. He acknowledged that under such circumstances, the administration didn't feel it was wise to commit to funding sabbaticals, a program that has been on hold for the past two years due to previous budget cuts.
Lambert said that a worst-case scenario at the state and federal levels could mean as much as another 25 percent sliced from the college budget, an amount equivalent to all the cuts that occurred over the past four years.
In the open comment period of the meeting prior to the vote, a number of faculty members spoke in favor of retaining sabbatical funding or perhaps delaying the decision until more is known about the state and federal budgets and the implications for college funds.
"What I'm hearing is a lot about what could happen, virtual budget cuts," said faculty member Neal Vasishth. "Let's wait for the real numbers."
Lambert and Amy Kinsel, faculty union president, confirmed that discussions did occur about delaying a decision. The faculty contract calls for sabbaticals to be considered in February and there was skepticism that there would be significantly more information in another month or even a final budget by the session's scheduled end of April 28.
Barrett said that while all of that may be true, he wants to find a solution.
"I'm totally in agreement with the sabbatical concept," Barrett said. "But, the Governor owed us a budget 45 days ago and he has not delivered. We are stuck in budget never-never land."
During his presentation, Jansen said there was the possibility of finding other ways to fund the projects outlined in the sabbatical proposals. A potential option, he said, could be the Innovation and Opportunities Reserve adopted by the trustees this past September as part of a new overall reserves policy.
Barrett and the other board members mulled a second motion to instruct college officials to review the faculty proposals for possible alternative funding sources. In the end, they decided their views would be reflected in the meeting minutes and that a motion was unnecessary.
"I want everyone to know that we, the Board of Trustees, support the value in these proposals," Barrett said.
In a message to faculty members sent Friday afternoon, Kinsel wrote: " ... the Board instructed the President and the faculty to work together to explore tapping into funds from the President's innovation reserve to support innovative faculty projects, potentially including some of the submitted sabbatical proposals."


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The Democrat Party is showing a willingness to pass unpopular legislation in order to protect us with its own unique version of healthcare. This could put them on the road to lose their majorities in next year's Congressional elections. It would seem the long term goal of controlling the nation's healthcare is more important than what they foresee as a temporary loss of power should they be defeated.
I remember as a child my older brother would sometimes tease me. Finally in my defense, I would unveil the nuclear option of threatening to tell Mom and Dad. My older brother would not be fazed by this tactic. He would simply reply with theatrical resignation that since I was committed to squealing and getting him in trouble, he might as well continue until he was sure he had gotten his money's worth of satisfaction.
Now the country is in the same position I found myself in as a child. Feeling wronged, many have threatened the Democrats with the applicable nuclear option, throwing them out of office in the next election. What if, like my older brother, the Democrats decide now is the time to get their money's worth of all their desired, but often unpopular legislation?
This show of contempt towards our retaliation, if the Democrats pass healthcare legislation, might only be a harbinger of what's to come. Before next year's elections we might be saying good-bye to many of our freedoms. I suppose then we can hope the loss is only temporary, as it will be, unless the freedom to vote has also been consumed by the Presidents campaign mantra of, "This is the change we have been waiting for."