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Is Jordan Schroeder Ready to Fill in for Kesler?
Thomas Drance
May 10 2012 12:33PM
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Following the Cody Hodgson trade this past February, and the recent news that Ryan Kesler went under the knife again this week (and will need "four to six months" for rehabilitation) Jordan Schroeder has essentially found a golden ticket to the big leagues in his offseason chocolate bar.
Kesler's injury opens up a gaping hole at pivot in the top-six, and while Maxim Lapierre finished the season as the club's fourth winger, there is no one in the organization as well suited to assume Kesler's position in the short-term, as the Canucks hope Jordan Schroeder is. Jordan Schroeder impressed when I watched him this past season, and by the numbers improved in every facet of the game, but will he really be ready to fill in for Ryan Kesler in a prescribed role this October?
We'll take a closer look after the jump.
As mentioned above, Jordan Schroeder showed enormous improvement in both ends this season. Plus/minus is a dubious stat at the best of times, but he improved from a -10 last season, to a +8 this year and that's something. In talking with Jim Jamieson today, Schroeder credited Craig MacTavish for helping him polish his defensive game:
"This year, with coach MacTavish, he helped me a lot, adding stuff to my game, trying to make me a better all-around player."
Having seen Schroeder play live, and watched several Wolves games on Neulion throughout the season, I wouldn't have described him as a defensive force. But Schroeder did seem to see a good deal of the puck, and his speed is exceedingly dangerous through the neutral zone.
MacTavish notably sheltered the "kids" during his time in Edmonton, and while Schroeder wasn't drawing the toughest defensive matchups for the Wolves this past year, we can see from his zone-start deployment in the postseason that Mac-T wasn't worried about putting Schroeder out on the ice in defensive situations. Alain Vigneault will likely be more reticent of course, but as Canucks fans have seen in the past, if a young player is unable to play solid hockey in their end of the rink on an Alain Vigneault team - they find themselves riding a lot of pine.
Playing NHL hockey will be an adjustment for Schroeder, and it's a rare twenty-two year old who is able to help his team drive play in their rookie season in the NHL. But there are reasons to suspect that Schroeder wouldn't be enough of a "defensive liability" to prevent him from winning an opening day roster spot with a strong showing in the preseason.
On the offensive side of the puck, Schroeder's goal scoring came along in a big way this season. Increased ice-time was a major reason for Schroeder doubling his goal scoring output, and the spike in his goals scored resulted from a higher shot volume. In 2010-11, Schroeder took 87 shots in 61 games (1.43 per game) scoring ten goals. I'd mentioned that low volume of shots as something I thought he needed to improve on in his sophmore campaign in the AHL, and he did so, adding nearly an entire shot per game this season (2.4 shots per game).
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Though there is still much room for improvement, Schroeder's twenty goal season was the result of a spike in his shot volume, and not the result of bounces or "riding the percentages." That bodes very well for his development as an offensive player.
Using Gabriel Desjardins' league translation numbers (NHLE), Schroeder's performance in the AHL this season would have been worth 21 NHL points this year. While that isn't very good for a top-six forward, NHLE numbers are just a guideline and reflect last seasons performance, so they tell us roughly where Schroeder is at now but don't forecast next season's performance particularly well. Schroeder will probably continue to improve next season and beyond, and his 21 NHLE points as a 21 year old are superior to the 20 NHLE points that Cody Hodgson recorded as a 21 year old in the same league.
Over the past several seasons, the Canucks have been extremely patient with Jordan Schroeder's development. He didn't join the team as a "Black Ace" for the 2010-11 run to the Stanley Cup Finals, and he didn't even get a non-fat peppermint latte with the big club this season (even as the likes of Mark Mancari, Bill Sweatt and even
Viktor Victor Oreskovich did).
Throwing Schroeder into the fire, and playing him in the top-six this October - assuming he's able to win the job out of training camp - would be breaking with the clubs patient approach. But, when you consider how thin the UFA crop at centre is this summer (the only borderline "top-six" centremen on the market are: Jokinen, Hecht, Stoll, Langkow, Kelly, Arnott, Morrison), and that the teams only in-house options are Maxim Lapierre and maybe Andrew Ebbett if he's re-signed; Gillis and company may not have many options.
I'd expect the club will at least bring in a veteran to push for that second line centre spot along with Schroeder. Of course, if the Canucks are forced to turn to the American speedster to fill Kesler's shoes over the short-term, at least they could do an awful lot worse.
What about a line of Booth-Schroeder-Kassian? It'd be like something out of Game of Thrones The Archer-The Dwarf-The Toothless Oaf
October is always a write-off with this team anyways (while Luongo's been here...) so why not use it as a sort of extended training camp to assess some of the fringe/young talent in the organization.
"Viktor" Oreskovich? Poor guy mistaken for Russian again (not that there's anything wrong with that [И в самом деле, нет ничего плохого.])...
Interested to see what Shroeder can bring. Would like to see a kids line like that. Even more excited about a potential Booth-Kesler-Jensen line.
if we've learned anything from the 2011-2012 season is that the canucks cannot have a productive team with another sheltered line besides the Sedins.
Wholly smokes I laughed hard. That's pretty good stuff!!
As I posted in February. advanced stats showed that A. Vermette was a great pick up. HIs playoff stats this yr also confirm this. His $ is tolerable. And, would have solved our third line issue atwo =way player. Plus -only costs two picks? yr. right crop is week.adv. stats say pick up Wellwood very underrated but AV doesn't appreciate his value. Don't think JS is ready for top 6.& team would look bad after trading Cody...look for them to try & get a cheaper alternative...
LOL, this is the prospect you think is going to replace kesler. Terrible. not going to be the player they thought he was at the draft.
American college and national players do not develop properly because of lack of competition, and short seasons.


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Mega-blaster Gears of War 3 is almost upon us. Aylon Herbert shares his first impressions.
I definitely enjoyed myself but I wasn't wowed by anything that I played during a four- player co-op through the first act of Gears of War 3.
The first third of act one reintroduces Marcus, Dom & Anya (who is a fighting member of your squad this time around) and also introduces a new stereotyped "cool black guy" character named Jace. Most of the enemies faced in act one were the Lambent Locus introduced towards the end of Gears 2 and just like before, these guys usually explode after they die, so best to keep your distance.
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With that said, one enemy in particular seemed like a bullet sponge who could take a lot of punishment and gave no indication of how close we were to killing it.
Another major threat, for my co-op friends anyway, was the new accessories system I discovered by accident. While walking around I noticed I could interact with something - a sweet cap - and was given the option to wear it backwards or forwards. What I did not realise at the time was this caused my allies to freeze up without stopping the combat. So while I was trying to decide whether wearing a cap backwards was going to make my butt look big, my friends were dying. On the bright side, my cap looked great backwards, even though I was unable to find any gold chain bling to really make it pop.
What was most surprising, was how almost muted the first act felt. Where Gears 2 started with a bang seeing a huge COG army moving to war against a huge Locust army, Gears 3 feels more like the first game. It is more about smaller skirmishes in less open environments than bigger battles in large open spaces. While there is nothing wrong with this approach, I just did not feel as excited or blown away about the beginning of this new adventure like I was with Gears 2.
Also, while Gears 3 is obviously a beautiful looking game, it did not seem like as much of a leap graphically or artistically. The first act is less beauty of the underground ala Gears 2 and more of the browns and greys of the city as in Gears 1). I am quietly confident that later chapters will feature more interesting environments. I mean, surely they will, right?
So, did I enjoy my time with it? Yes. Do I intend on playing the full game when it comes out in September? Absolutely. Am I super excited? Not really. I'm a fan of the Gears games and from my time with it, Gears 3 seems like another great game for the series. Just make no mistake: based on act one, it is the same great game we've played twice already so far.


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Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre and Children's Farm
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Explore endless recreational opportunities, including some of the finest, most affordable golf courses in the nation, ice skating, hiking/biking paths and much more.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
The Natural Resource Center is located at Russell Preserve, and is open to the public on weekends. The Center offers a great stop for exploration and live animal viewing for all members of the family. The Center can be reserved by school groups and other organizations for outdoor educational field trips. While there, take a walk through Russell Preserve, beneath mature oaks and hickories, surrounded by woodland wildflowers. In the winter, Russell Preserve is a great place for tobogganning.
Fun for the entire family. Northern Illinois' largest roller rink. Top 40 music, live DJ, snack bar, arcade, complete supervision, birthday packages, private parties and group rates.
CITY:Mount Morris
The Kable House Country Inn Bed and Breakfast is beautifully situated on a nine acre site atop Sunset Hill and surrounded by the Sunset Golf Course in Mt. Morris; part of the Blackhawk Waterways region, stretching from the Rock River to the Mississippi and offering a multitude of recreational activities. They offer five suites with continental breakfast served in the privacy of your suite. Situated less than fifteen minutes from three state parks: Castle Rock, Lowden and the popular White Pines State Park which offer picnic areas, miles of hiking and a log cabin lodge for dining, also featuring a dinner theater.
CITY:Mount Morris
This 18-hole course has bent grass fairways, tees and greens, a practice area, full-service clubhouse, and rental carts with canopies.
Enjoy family fun at the Sports Center with a golf driving range, an 18-hole mini golf course, six batting cages from Little League to professional, go-karts and soccer kicking cages.
Jump with the best skydiving school in the United States - Chicagoland Skydiving Center now located at Koritz Field in Rochelle! Come see why more people from the Chicago area choose tandem skydiving at CSC. We service more first-time skydivers than any other skydiving center in Chicago and the Midwest. At CSC, our priority is on safety and customer service. Check out our skydive center and book your tandem parachute jump online. Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle, Illinois (formerly in Hinckley, IL) is your safest source for skydiving - period! Check out our brand new skydive aircraft and see how we maintain our safety record and reputation as the BEST!
If you prefer apples raised without a lot of chemicals, Curran's Orchard is the place to find them. More than a dozen varieties, pre-picked or you-pick: Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Jonathan, Empire, Yellow Delicious, Red Delicious, Jonagold, Northern Spy, Blushing Gold, Rome Beauty, HoneyCrisp and Granny Smith. Apple pies, awesome apple donuts, fresh-pressed award-winning apple cider (state and national awards), raspberries, pumpkins, apple butter, real maple syrup. Also featured: a glass-sided beehive, petting corral, autumn crafts, apple slingshot, corn tunnel, straw tunnel and straw bale pyramid. Hay rides on weekends.
Amboy Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
The Amboy Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is 272 acre of wetlands offering a rare and fragile ecosystem, which includes endangered turtles, many birds and unique plant life. It is located near the intersection of U.S. Route 52 and Mormon Road about 3 miles south of Amboy. Open to the public 7 days a week for walking and bird-watching. No dogs are allowed due to sensitive plant and wildlife.
Winnebago County Forest Preserve District
There are 41 individual forest preserves for the purpose of protecting the natural beauty of Winnebago County, as well as for education and recreation. The forest preserves provide over 9,700 acres of property for the use and enjoyment of the general public. Lush woods, picturesque streams, dramatic cliffs and dells, unspoiled prairies and native wildlife are treasures to be enjoyed by residents and visitors of all ages. Hiking, camping, canoeing, picnicking, fishing, bird watching and cross-country skiing are recreational activities available at sites throughout the county.
Located on Rockford's far east side, Elliot is an 18-hole course with 6,443 yards of rolling terrain, large trees and spacious greens. A smattering of water hazards and sand bunkers make Elliot a challenging course for any golfer.
Alpine Hills Adventure Park & Golf Center
The 52-acre adventure park and golf center features year-round activities for all ages. If you are looking for a daring zipline escape for you, your friends or family, Zip Rockford provides an experience you will not forget. The Snow Park at Alpine Hills offers mountains of fun in the heart of the city! This 5-acre snow park is divided into separate tubing and terrain park (snowboarding) sections designed to accommodate riders of all abilities. The First Tee of Greater Rockford provides educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Shabbona Lake State Park has 1,550 acres of rolling prairie and features a 318 acre man-made fishing lake. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area provides a convenient, natural haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and winter sports, Shabbona Lake is a convenient and comfortable retreat where you can refresh and reinvigorate yourself in a rare, unspoiled environment.
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
Nestled in the Rock River Valley, just 3 miles south of the town of Oregon, lies a 2,291-acre wooded area that is one of Ogle County's most beautiful and historic sites. Its scenic qualities come from 120-foot bluffs along 3.5 miles of riverfront forested with hardwood and pine trees. The history stems from the individual who, in the early part of the 20th century, augmented the natural hardwood forest by planting pines. Frank O. Lowden (1861-1943), Illinois' governor from 1917-1921, ardently embraced proper land use and strongly believed in reforestation as a way to retard soil erosion. Over several decades, an estimated 500,000 trees were seeded directly by him or under his supervision.
Lincoln Highway Seedling Mile and Interpretive Gazebo
Malta is home to the "first seedling mile" on the Lincoln Highway. As one of the 16 Interpretive Gazebos located along the Lincoln Highway, the Malta gazebo offers a unique way for visitors to enjoy stories of the early Lincoln Highway and its Illinois communities.
Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebo - DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition presents 16 Interpretive Gazebos along the Lincoln Highway, a 179-mile National Scenic Byway in Northern Illinois. The DeKalb gazebo offers a unique and interactive way for visitors to learn the significance of the highway in DeKalb while enjoying stories of the early Lincoln Highway and its other Illinois communities.
Downtown park on the banks of the Rock River. Site of several Native American "Effigy Mounds," which have been preserved.
Nature lovers will enjoy 369 unspoiled acres with an unusual 90% concentration of native wildflowers, a paved path and 2.5 miles of trails. The Nature Center features a butterfly garden, gift shop, aquarium and library. The Grove is an area designed with the intent to bring children back to nature using fallen logs, tree stumps for seating, vertical logs for forts, and nature music and art areas.
Farm products available for purchase include plants, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a wide variety of Amish jams and jellies. A pumpkin patch and corn maze are featured in the fall.
This nine-hole course, located in Sinnissippi Park, offers challenges for advanced golfers and novices. The 3,230-yard course is best known for its hilly layout and tree-lined fairways.
Considered a "must play" course in the Midwest, Aldeen has an impressive list of accolades, including being voted best municipal course in Illinois by Golf Digest, and ranking number 38 in Golf Magazine's Thrifty 50 list.
Bea Gurler was nine years old when her father George moved his family into the house in 1893. Her cousins, the children of her father's brother Henry, had been living since 1888 in the Ellwood Mansion. Everyone said it was magnificent. Bea's parents George and Zillah, evidently shared a taste in homes that favored the elegance of simplicity. It was the unimposing yet dignified structure on Pine Street–where the back door was always open. George and Henry Gurler were both prominent businessmen, and joint owners of a number of dairies. They quickly became world-famous and respected by many dairy farmers. Bea eventually made it a goal of hers to renovate The Gurler House to be the home that she once new and loved. The Gurler House hosts an annual Folk Music Festival every summer, where people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. While you are at The Gurler House, make sure to take a walk through their beautiful garden.
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a 155-acre living museum filled with spectacular gardens and rare trees. There's beauty in every season from fragrant magnolia trees in spring and a butterfly garden in summer to the brilliant colors of fall and snow-capped evergreens in winter, when trails are cleared for walkers, cross-country skiers and snowshoeing. A 1.8 mile, handicapped-accessible paved path winds through the arboretum plus many secondary, chipped trails. Kids will have fun navigating the maze in the Children's Garden. Klehm is dog-friendly and any leashed dog is welcome. Filled with four season beauty, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is waiting for you to explore.
One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. The bluffs are graced with a majestic image of an American Indian gazing over the Rock River Valley. This is no ordinary statue. It is a 50 foot, concrete-reinforced wonder that is awe-inspiring. A tribute to all Native Americans, but more commonly associated with Chief Black Hawk, the statue was designed by sculptor Lorado Taft. You can enjoy many wonderful views of the Rock River from the park, but the best view of the statue is from IL Rt. 2.
The Forest City Queen gives you an up close and personal glimpse of some of the most stately homes gracing the banks of the Rock River. You will hear about Rockford's humble beginnings on the Rock River and its continuing influence today. A variety of cruise options are available, from hourly narration tours, private rentals, family-style picnics, Ski Broncs performances, to elegant dining.
Trolley Car #36 is a turn-of-the-century, open-air trolley, the kind your grandparents might have taken to work, except you don't have to go to work. Board the Trolley at the Trolley Station in Riverview Park (on Thursdays, board at Nicholas Conservatory), ride along Madison Street beside the scenic Rock River Recreation Path, stop for a brief visit to the Eclipse Lagoon and Gardens, travel to the Symbol, then turn around and return to the Trolley Station. Trolley Car #36 is wheelchair accessible; however, the trolley is limited to 2 wheelchairs per ride.
Castle Rock State Park is located three miles south of Oregon on Highway 2. The 2,000-acre park includes rock formations, ravines, and unique northern plant associations. In one valley, 27 different types of ferns have been identified. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the river, has given the park its name. Picnic area amenities include tables, shelters, grills, toilets, drinking water and playground equipment. Six miles of marked hiking trails have been developed, and a public boat ramp/parking facility is located across from the park's main entrance.
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230 acre entertainment farm. U-Pick Apple Orchard September thru October. Orchard Store is open thru Mid December offering apples, pasteurized apple cider, our famous cider donuts, home baked pies, cream & butter fudge & country gifts and goodies. Have we grown a challenge for you at The Amazing Maize Maze open weekends only thru October. U-Pick Pumpkin Farm Mid September thru October features Scarecrow Acres where customers can enjoy hay wagon and pony rides, the Haunted Forest, a petting corral and much more down-on-the-farm fun! U-Cut or precut Christmas Trees Nov. thru Mid Dec.
CITY:Maple Park
The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens that depict life in northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture. Special events throughout the year include a World War II re-enatment, Sock Monkey and Scarecrow Harvest Festivals, and more. Free recreational path located on property.
Bring your family out to our 65 acre site for a day of fall fun! Open from mid-August through November, enjoy the horse drawn hay rides, kid's activity area with a barn, bale pile, tractor cab and more. Pick your own apples or stop in the store and visit the bakery for apple donuts, pies, caramel apples, fresh baked bread and fudge. Jonamac Orchard is your family's fall tradition.
Black Hawk Statue at Lowden State Park
At Eagle's Nest Bluff in Lowden State Park, proudly stands a 48-foot statue of a Native American quietly revering the beauty of the River Rock Valley below. Commonly called Black Hawk, after the legendary Chieftain, the statue was created as a tribute to all the Native Americans who once called the area their home.
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Situated along the banks of the beautiful Rock River in Sinnissippi Gardens, the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The entire facility is the third largest conservatory in Illinois with a total of 22,000 square feet, and at the highest point stands 52 feet. A tropical setting includes an 11,000 square foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting. Changing seasonal floral displays, a gift shop and special events; educational programs where children can learn the importance of plants; special workshops and lecture series for adults; the perfect place to host your event--small weddings, receptions, business meetings.
Magic Waters Waterpark is waves of fun! Rockford Park District operates this family-friendly waterpark with high standards for safety, cleanliness, and friendly customer service.
CITY:Cherry Valley
Enjoy recreation on 385 acres, much of it forest, with a state park lodge and provisions for tent and trailer camping. It is also noted for its vine-covered limestone bluffs.
CITY:Mount Morris
Anderson Japanese Gardens has been named one of the highest quality Japanese gardens in North America by Sukiya Living Magazine since 2004. Inspired by calm and tranquility, this 12 acre award winning landscape is comprised of koi-filled ponds, winding paths, gentle streams, cascading waterfalls, raked gravel gardens, beautifully trained pines, and more. Master craftsmanship and 16th century traditional architecture is found throughout the garden.
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National Quilt Collection
"Quilt": A cover or garment made by putting wool, cotton or other substance between two cloths and sewing them together. An American Dictionary of the English Language, by Noah Webster, LL.D., New York 1828.
The National Quilt Collection incorporates quilts from various ethnic groups and social classes, for quilts are not the domain of a specific race or class, but can be a part of anyone's heritage and treasured as such. Whether of rich or humble fabrics, large in size or small, expertly crafted or not, well-worn or pristine, quilts in the National Quilt Collection provide a textile narrative that contributes to America's complex and diverse history. The variety and scope of the collection provides a rich resource for researchers, artists, quilt-makers and others.
Part of the Division of Home and Community Life textiles collection, the National Quilt Collection had its beginnings in the 1890s. Three quilts were included in a larger collection of 18th- and 19th-century household and costume items donated by John Brenton Copp of Stonington, Connecticut. From this early beginning, the collection has grown to more than 500 quilts and quilt-related items, mainly of American origin, with examples from many states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Most of the contributions have come to the Museum as gifts, and many of those are from the quilt-makers' families. The collection illustrates needlework techniques, materials, fabric designs and processes, styles and patterns used for quilt-making in the past 250 years. The collection also documents the work of specific quilt-makers and commemorates events in American history.
Learn more about the quilt collection and step behind the scenes with a video tour.
"National Quilt Collection - Introduction" showing 1 items.
1950 - 1969 Dorothy Overall's Flour-Sack Bassinet Quilt
- Description
- This bassinet quilt with a framed center design is made of high-quality plain blue and white cotton feed sack fabrics. Dorothy Overall of Caldwell, Kansas, a contestant in many sewing events in the 1950s and 1960s, pieced and appliquéd this quilt on a Pfaff sewing machine she had won in a contest. In 1959 she won the National Cotton Bag Sewing Contest that included a vacation trip to Hollywood as part of the prize.
- According to Dorothy, cotton feed sack fabric was light enough for summer, almost as nice as percale and the colors didn't fade. Cotton sacks for flour, animal feed and other commodities were produced in many colors and prints. Flour and feed companies found that their sales were often influenced by the popularity of their sacks which were used for clothes and household items.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1950-1969
- quilter
- Overall, Dorothy
- ID Number
- 1992.0102.07
- accession number
- 1992.0102
- catalog number
- 1992.0102.07
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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HUNTINGTON-Della Brasher Alger, age 98, passed away Oct. 10, 2009 in Ferron. Della was born Sept. 25, 1911, in Grayson (Blanding), Utah, to Adelbert and Laura Guymon Brown. She married William Reed Brasher on Nov. 25, 1931, in Castle Dale, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Reed passed away on Sept. 14, 1966. Della then married Samuel Nelson Alger on Dec. 13, 1986, in Huntington, Utah. Samuel passed away on April 17, 1997.
Della served three missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also served in many Stake and Ward auxiliaries, including Relief Society, Primary, and MIA. She was active in RSVP and DUP. She played and sang in the Senior Citizen band, and she enjoyed the Senior Citizen dances. She loved to work in her yard and took great pride in her flowers and in her vegetable gardens. She also loved to travel.
Della and Reed took in foster children and boarders for several years. She was a wonderful example to her children. She taught us to sew, quilt, crochet, and how to can fruits and vegetables. She taught us the value of being dependable, working hard, and giving service.
Della is survived by her four children: Beverly (Dee) Nielson of Casa Grande, Ariz., Bryce (Joyce) Brasher of Huntington, Utah, Lorie (Lee) McElprang of Huntington, Utah, and Vee (Courtney) Guymon of Huntington, Utah; four step-children: Margaret (Ted) Olsen of Roy, Utah, Suzette Alger of Price, Utah, Phil (Sandy) Alger of Oklahoma, and Norman (Laurel) Alger of Florida; 20 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Reed and Samuel; and her siblings: Guy, Nola, Norris, Ellis, Edith, and Harold.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Huntington LDS Stake Center (240 North Main). There will be a viewing Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale (720 North Center Street), and on Thursday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Huntington City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Friends and family may sign the guest book and share memories of Della at www.fausettmortuary.com.


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Artist: Claude MONET
Birth/Death: 1840–1926
Title: Haystack, snow effect
Date Made: 1891
Lender: Private Collection
In the winter of 1890–91 Monet began his most concentrated group of paintings of a single motif — between seventeen and nineteen paintings of haystacks in the snow, depicting a dazzling range of different effects from misty morning light to spectacular sunset effects. Each painting is characterised by its different composition, different combinations of colours, and different kinds of brushstroke. Monet would have found a similar variety of effects in the twelve snow scenes in his collection of prints by Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi and others, as well as in his nine prints from Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.
Monet depicted the forms of escarpment and lines of trees emerging in icy morning mists. In Shichirigahama in Sagami Province, Hokusai suggested the emergence of the mountain from clouds and mist with equal sublety. Both artists represented the transforming power of natural processes, but they did so with radically different means.
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Emery Wrestling met North Sanpete at the Spartan Center on Jan. 22. They were defeated by a score of 15-36. At 103, Robby Kemple was pinned; 112, bye, 119 Kendall Bird was pinned; 125 Macade Jensen pinned his man; 130 Mike Stream pinned his man; 135, Marshall Rollins was pinned; 140, Dane Worwood was pinned; 145 Jess Housekeeper was pinned; 152, bye; 160, bye; 171, Matt Harrison by decision points 10-6; 189, bye; 215, bye; heavy weight, Steven Swasey was pinned. In junior varsity action at 103, Jacob Bawden pinned his man, at 135, Devin Osness was pinned.
The wrestling team was in action on Jan. 29 as they met the team from Altamont. Senior Matt Harrison and his parents, April and Tom Harrison were honored before the meet. In wrestling action at 103 Jacob Bawden pinned his man; at 112 Robbie Kemple was pinned; at 119 Kendall Bird pinned his man; at 125 MaCade Jensen pinned his man; at 130 Mike Stream pinned his man; at 135 Marshall Rollins was pinned; at 140 Dane Worwood pinned his man; at 145 Jess Housekeeper pinned his man; at 171 Matt Harrison was pinned; at heavyweight, Steven Swasey was pinned. The Final Score was 36-36. In junior varsity action Devin Osness was pinned.
The Emery Spartans participated in the region tournament which was held at Carbon High on Feb. 7.
Those placing at region will go on to the state tournament which will be held at UVSC in Orem on Feb. 13 and 14.Emery is coached by Ferd Allred and Mark Hansen.


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On June 9 there was a gathering to listen to Cowboy Poetry at the 777 Ranch East of Ferron out on Dutch Flat. This is an annual event hosted by Rick and Genny Benson, they are the camp directors and ranch management. This event is held on the second Saturday of June and is the 18th Annual Cowboy Poetry Show at the 777 Ranch.
In spite of the high winds blowing 30-50 miles an hour, from the West, causing the dust and the dirt to blow around over the ranch, people did not stay away. They were looking forward to a very entertaining evening and a great meal.
Before the evening festivities began, during the afternoon, guests were offered trail rides, wagon rides, and a desserts only Dutch oven cook-off. There were actually two cook-offs. There was a cook-off for the youth ages 12 to 18, and a cook-off for the adults.
That evening the ranch served an excellent dinner of barbecued chicken, pork loin and beef roast, with baked potato, salad and lemonade, accompanied by numerous desserts. Guests said, "The food was outstanding." Brad Benson, the son of Rick and Genny Benson barbecued the meat for this event.
The guests in attendance became excited when they saw the two performers from Texas tuning up in preparation to sing country western songs and tell cowboy poetry stories.
The program for the evening was announced by Rick Benson. The first performer was Jeff Gore from South of Abilene, Texas. He is a poet and singer with a tenor voice. Gore sang some Marty Robbins songs and some songs written by himself. Gore has earned many awards through the years with his cowboy music and poetry. Gore performed here at the same event last year.
The second performer was Jean Prescott, a native Texan with multiple awards for singing and songwriting. Prescott in the midst of singing her country western songs she would suddenly start yodeling. She even tried to teach the audience to yodel. She said it is through her songs that she shares her love of Western life. Prescott and her husband, Gary operate a cow/calf operation in Texas and they raise quarter horses
Prescott and Gore live 20 miles apart in Texas. Something must have happened to Prescott's guitar before the program, because for this event, she used Gore's guitar. During the program Prescott and Gore harmonized a few of the songs. At the end of the program Gore's wife joined him harmonizing a song about Jerusalem.
Each of the performers had music CDs available for purchase.
The 777 ranch is a working ranch that invites young people and adults to come and participate in the work of the ranch. This is also a Christian youth camp helping young people develop skills and a strong work ethic. The youth learn by doing some of the work on the ranch and by dealing with the animals on the ranch. The ranch provides horsemanship instructions for both youth and adults. Adults and youth come from all over the United States to experience working on this ranch.
The 777 ranch is a nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Directors. Rick the camp director and ranch manager has been involved in Christian camping since the early 1960s at various locations in Southern California. He and his family moved to Ferron in 1996 and have been working to build up the facilities and develop the ranch programs.
Genny has previously worked as a schoolteacher, a camp counselor, kitchen menu planner and purchaser. Genny now oversees the 777 ranch kitchen.


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A District Court judge declared the state's law allowing medical marijuana distribution unconstitutional on Friday, calling it "ridiculous" and "absurd."
In a strongly worded order, Judge Donald Mosley dismissed a drug trafficking case against Nathan Hamilton and Leonard Schwingdorf, who said they had supplied the herb to patients unable to grow it themselves.
"It is apparent to the Court that the statutory scheme set out for the lawful distribution of medical marijuana is either poorly contemplated or purposely constructed to frustrate the implementation of constitutionally mandated access to the substance," Mosley wrote in his decision.
Mosley, who retired from his judgeship Friday, added that he "is not a proponent of medical marijuana" but that he was sworn to uphold the state's constitution.
Mosley, who has long suggested the medicinal herb law is "mind boggling," previously had dismissed the case over a legal technicality before the district attorneys recharged the two men.
Defense attorney Bob Draskovich, whose firm represents both men, was not available for comment, his office said. A news conference is scheduled for Monday morning.
Prosecutor Chris Laurent did not return a call requesting comment.
Draskovich has said the only way a patient can now legally possess marijuana is to first commit a crime to obtain it. By not clearing the way for a patient to legally obtain marijuana, the Legislature failed to abide by the amendment to the state constitution that led to the enactment of the law, the lawyer has said.
Mosley agreed. "The law falls short however in providing a realistic manner in which a qualified purchaser and a qualified distributor of marijuana may function, thus frustrating the clear intent of the Nevada Constitutional Amendment," the judge's decision read.
Under the amendment, ratified by Nevada voters in 2000, "the Legislature shall provide by law for ... appropriate methods for supply of the plant to patients authorized to use it."
As it stands, one Nevada law allows medical marijuana cardholders to possess, deliver or produce minute amounts of marijuana for pain relief. But other state laws make it illegal to buy or sell marijuana, leaving no realistic way for patients to obtain the herb.
Prosecutors say local marijuana dispensary staff, such as Hamilton and Schwingdorf, suggested a specific cash donation for the marijuana, which under state law qualifies as "consideration" and is illegal. Also, the dispensaries were growing an abundance of marijuana plants, more than the seven plants allowed under the medical marijuana law.
By disallowing any payment for the herb, patients must rely on the good will of others to obtain the substance, which Mosley found ludicrous.
"It is absurd to suppose that from an unspecified source 'free' marijuana will be provided to those who are lawfully empowered to receive it," Mosley wrote.
Mosley also criticized the amount of marijuana allowed to be produced by a purveyor. The law allows someone registered to possess 1 ounce, three mature plants and four immature plants at one time, meaning a person could arguably only hold one dose at a time.
"This arrangement is of course ridiculous and in effect would make impossible any commercial distribution of medical marijuana," Mosley said.
Mosley's decision contradicts another from a Clark County judge allowing prosecution of six defendants from Jolly Green Meds. That co-op was busted by Las Vegas police, who alleged it was distributing marijuana for compensation in the form of donations.
District Judge Douglas Smith had earlier denied a motion to dismiss the case, acknowledging the Legislature did not appropriately address "methods of supply of medicinal marijuana to patients authorized to use it." Smith halted the prosecution because he expected an appeal of his decision.
With Smith allowing that case to go forward and Mosley tossing another, the Supreme Court is expected to hear the appeals and resolve the clash of legal opinions.
The state's high court either could direct the district courts to move forward with trials based on the criminal statutes or force the Legislature to review the medical marijuana law.
More than a dozen defendants in several cases are facing criminal charges for distributing medical marijuana. The defendants say they were trying to fill a void left by the Legislature and supply medical marijuana to patients unable to grow it themselves.
But authorities have cracked down and closed nearly all the local entities distributing marijuana to state-registered patients because, the authorities allege, the cooperatives are violating Nevada law.
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Huntington City open burn period will be Sept. 15 thru Oct. 14. Burn permits will be required and can be picked up at City Hall. Fall Cleanup will be Oct. 1 thru Oct. 31. Tree limbs will only be picked up during spring and fall cleanup. There will no longer be a monthly pick up of trees and limbs. Dumpster location will be at the Huntington City Rodeo Grounds.
Do you need help with the upcoming holidays? Do you know of someone or a family in need? Applications begin Oct. 1 through Nov. 30. Apply at the following locations: Workforce Services, Eastern Utah Community Credit Union, Early Head Start, Food Bank, United Way of Southeastern Utah. For more information call 435-637-8911
The Boys and Girls club of Green River will be holding a benefit golf tournament on Oct. 6. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m., and 10 a.m. will be a shot gun start. Early registration is suggested with spaces limited to 18 four-person teams. Awards and drawings will be held. For further information contact 435-564-8882. All proceeds from the tournament will go equally to the Crandall Canyon Disaster victims families and the Boys and Girls club of Green River.
Regional Single Adult Fireside will be held Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Huntington Utah Stake Center. Featuring the great sculptor Dee Jay Bawden who will be speaking. Deana Bawden, his wife, will also be singing that night. Dee Jay has sculpted many mascots for different high schools, and also the Joseph Smith which was taken from his death mask. Refreshments will be served. All single adults in the Carbon and Emery Area are welcome to attend.
Mining-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders presentation by Joseph Webster, MD, Medical Director, Miners Hospital, University of Utah, Oct 2, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Joe's Valley Room Western Energy Training Center, 847 North Highway 191, Helper.
Cleveland town fall burn season will be from Sept. 15 through Oct. 14. Permits will be available at the town office. Allowable material to burn is dry weeds, garden waste, irrigation ditches, tree limbs under 6 in. diameter, tree and shrub trimming and non treated scrap lumber.
An ATV permit class will be held Oct. 3 at the old Courthouse in Castle Dale beginning at 7 p.m. for ages 8-16 to be legal to drive on public lands. You must preregister at Emery County Recreation at 75 South 400 East in Castle Dale. For more information contact Emery Rec at 381-2108 or Mark Williams at 381-2493.
American Legion Auxiliary #42 of Ferron is looking for addresses from people of Emery County that have loved ones proudly serving our country in a war zone such as Iraq or Afghanistan. We have a program started three years ago called Operation Home Support which we send packages to soldiers, but we need help from Emery County residents with the names and addresses of your loved ones that are serving. They need a package from Operation Home Support to let them know they aren't forgotten and that we care and support them. Contact us if you have a family member serving: Jan Hess at 384-2753 or Dixie Swasey at 384-3172. Leave a message and we will return your call.
SueAnn Martell will sign copies of her new book Rails Around Helper Book Signing Oct. 6, 5-9 p.m. at the Western Railroad and Mining Museum 296 South Main, Helper. Contact 435-472-3009 for more information.
The Utah Office of Tourism is encouraging amateur photographers with a love of Utah's public lands to help promote the state's beauty in a national contest. The Federal Lands Management Agencies, along with the Ford Motor Company and the National Park Foundation, are sponsoring the Share the Experience Photo Contest, honoring the best photos of American public lands. The contest is open to the public and accepting submissions until Dec. 31. A total of 14 photographs will be given awards for their excellence. The Grand Prize winning photograph will be printed on the 2009 Federal Recreation Lands Pass and the photographer will receive a new 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. For more information about the Share the Experience Photo contest go to www.sharetheexperience.org.
The Southern Utah Chapter of the Old Spanish Trail Association is pleased to announce a National Spanish Trails Symposium Oct. 11-13 in Cedar City. There will be presentation from over 16 trail scholars on a wide range of topics. Admission is $80 per person at the door and includes the published technical abstracts from the symposium. There will also be a Thursday evening chuck wagon dinner ($10), a Friday night banquet ($25) and Saturday trail excursions ($10).
The American Cancer Society is looking for motivated and enthusiastic volunteers who would be willing to serve on the organizing committee for the Emery County Relay for Life event to be held in June 2008. Our committee has the opportunity to attend a training summit Nov. 3 so please respond ASAP by calling Kristi at 653-2471/749-2533 or Deanna at 653-2410
If you do not have dental insurance, make sure to schedule an appointment. The clinic will provide an examination, x-rays, cleaning and sealants. Treatment such as fillings and extractions. Emery County Oct.22-26. Call 435-637-8911. Do not leave messages. Limited spaces available.


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posted Apr 24 2014 5:43PM
For as much as the Buffalo Bills defense improved under 2013 defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, one problem the team couldn't solve was how to consistently limit what opponents would do against them in the ground game. Throughout the season, some running backs that had limited success in the NFL found running lanes against the Bills.
Stopping the run became a priority for the Bills on defense, and when they switched to the 4-3 that's exactly how they approached the offseason. Will it factor into their draft plans in hopes to finally solve the woes against the run? Let's examine:
What they have
: Kiko Alonso (WLB), Brandon Spikes (MLB), Keith Rivers (SLB)
: Nigel Bradham, Ty Powell, Nathan Williams
What they need
- The Bills went out in the offseason and made changes to all three of their linebacker spots. First, they switched back to the 4-3 defense which means a true, three-down running mate for Kiko Alonso was needed.
To keep Alonso away from as many punishing engagements with blockers as possible, the Bills announced that the second-year player would be moving to the weakside, free to roam the field. Without any suitable starters for both the middle and strongside, Buffalo signed two free agents that are penciled into their starting lineup.
A noted run defender from his time in New England, the Bills roped in middle linebacker Brandon Spikes on a one-year contract. With some off-the-field concerns and in the way that his tenure with the Patriots ended, the Bills elected to go with the one-year "prove it" type of contract.
For the strongside, the Bills signed former first round selection Keith Rivers to a two-year contract. GM Doug Whaley said at the time of Rivers' signing that the team believes he can be a three-down player for the team. His contract yields a rather low cap number, and doesn't preclude them from bringing in another player to compete for the starting job.
Past the starters, the Bills have two players with some experience and playing time under their belts. After a promising rookie season, Nigel Bradham failed to carve out a normal spot on the defense in 2013 and could face some competition to make the roster this year. Ty Powell at this point is the backup middle linebacker, but is a former college defensive end making the switch to the second line of the 4-3 defense.
Without any longterm commitments to a linebacker outside of Kiko Alonso, the case can certainly be made for a linebacker being a selection in the first three rounds. The Bills tiered the players at linebacker that they brought in for a pre-draft visit to get a little bit more comfortable with some players that could be available in each round.
At the very least, additional depth is necessary in the event of an injury or two, with the hopes that the player they draft could transition into a starter down the line.
How will they do it?
- It really all comes down to how strongly the Bills feel about the prospects of Rivers starting this season. If they were to select a linebacker in the first round, that player has to be a starter from day one. The only player conceivably worth taking in the first round would be Alabama's C.J. Mosley, who the Bills had in for a visit and who is also said to be able to play all three linebacker spots in a 4-3. However, selecting a player like Mosley would likely only be done if all of their preferred options for ninth overall were selected ahead of them. Unless someone like Ohio State's Ryan Shazier falls to 41st overall, it's more likely that you see the Bills address linebacker later in the draft for depth and special teams purposes. Linebacker is one of the easiest positions to convert from the college to the pro game, so if things go awry with either Rivers or Spikes, the Bills can address it in 2015.
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PF I was travelling through the United States and had stopped off in San Francisco, and there was an art fair on at the hotel I was staying in. So, I thought 'Oh, I'll have a look through here' and was aware that most of the stuff there was way out of my price range, but that's an interesting way of being able to look too, and I went into this room, and in the bathroom and in the toilet every spare inch was taken up with stuff being displayed.
There were these couple of photographs, this particular one showing the Titanic being attacked by a shark in a fishbowl, and I thought it was extraordinary.
I just loved it; it was just so wacky and wild. And it was so inexpensive. This was model-making being photographed with a rather savage dimension to it. There was menace, and play, and threat, and harmlessness all in that one moment.
And within the dynamic of the photograph, which of course stops things dead, the great sense of energy and ongoing drama continues. This is like a kid's nightmare, and it combines all of our own senses of 'shark', especially with the Australian dynamic, drowning at sea, in peril… all of those things.
DH That's right, it really has the feeling… you see the shark… it's as if it's waiting for the Titanic to go down.
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By ASHLEY STILSONStudent Writer
Thirteen beautiful contestants, three winning royalty, and one fabulous pageant.The Little Miss Emery County Pageant flew high on June 16 at Canyon View Junior High in Huntington. Participants with ages ranging from 6-15 were eager to show off their stuff. After a welcome from Elise DeBry-Miss Emery County 2010, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Aspen Hansen-Little Miss Emery County 2010, the pageant began. The contestants introduced themselves, and Little Miss Emery County Aspen Hansen performed her famous Thriller Dance.
The personality/sports wear competition was full of fun as the participants dressed up to reflect their favorite activities. Many dressed in sportswear, some as cowgirls, and a few as shopping divas. Next was the talent portion of the pageant. Most girls sang popular songs or danced to trendy tunes. A tumbling routine, a tap dance, a piano performance, and a humorous reading added spice to the talent competition.
After all the competitors had performed their talents, Miss Emery County Elise DeBry sang "A Change in Me" from Beauty and the Beast.This is the talent Elise will take to the Miss Utah competition. The Little Miss Emery County Pageant was a fundraiser to send the current Emery County royalty to Salt Lake City. Elise DeBry will be competing for Miss Utah and Aspen Hansen will accompany her.
The last portion of the pageant was the evening wear competition. The participants walked on stage in their best dresses, displaying their princess personalities. A description of each girl was read as they individually walked across the stage and posed for the judges.
While points were tallied up, Aspen performed her final walk. Elise accompanied her by singing "Never Grow Up" from Taylor Swift. It was evident to everyone that these two girls have become close friends in the past year, despite their age difference.
Finally, the apprehensive moment arrived. Elise, with help from Aspen, crowned Miss Photogenic of 2011, Taylor Johnson. The royalty was then announced.
For ages 13-15, the Miss Teen 2011 is Aspen Bloomer, with first Attendant Corrine Hansen. Taylor Johnson and Kodi Caldwell became attendants as well.
For ages 8-12, the Jr. Miss Emery County is Corben Bloomer, with first attendant Bethany Justice and second attendant Monique Bowman. Participant attendants are Kaidence Meadows, Madison Draper, Montana Allred, and Brettlyn Tuttle.
For ages 6-7, the Little Miss Emery County is Brinlee Hurdsman, with first attendant Tiara Lucero.
dreams she wants to come true.
Kodi Caldwell was the 1st freshman on the Emery High Cheer team.
Corrine Hansen wants to wake up in the morning and have the world say, "Oh no, she's awake!"
Madison Draper loves the color pink and will shop for anything in that shade.
Brettlyn Tuttle says "Be yourself. Everyone else is taken."
Bethany Justice enjoys basketball, piano, and gymnastics, along with many other things.
Kaidence Meadows loves to hunt, sing, and dress up.
Corben Bloomer loves life and wants to be the best she can be.
Montana Allred says that courage is discovering that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose.
Monique Bowman advices "Do it for the joy of it."
Tiara Lucero believes that "there is no beginning or end, only the passion of life."
Brinlee Hurdsman wants to shop till she drops.
Taylor Johnson preformed a unique humorous reading called "The Nerd".
Aspen Bloomer sang "Wildflower" by the JaneDear Girls.
Kodi Caldwell danced to "Take It Off" by Kesha.
Corrine Hansen sang "Only Hope" from A Walk to Remember.
Madison Draper did a superb tap dance to "21st Century Girl" by Willow Smith.
Brettlyn Tuttle sang "Who Says?" by Selena Gomez.
Bethany Justice preformed a stunning tumbling routine to "Grease Lightning".
Kaidence Meadows sang "Our Song" by Taylor Swift.
Corben Bloomer sang "Barefoot Cinderella" by Hannah Montana.
Montana Allred danced to "My Girl". Monique Bowman danced to "Beat It".
Tiara Lucero played "What Can I Share?" on the piano.
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The rockabilly sound of the south is represented here by Boppin' Tonight-The Best of Goldband Rockabilly. 22 rockin', boppin' rockabilly sides from the Goldband label including stalwarts like Al Ferrier and excellent (if underrecorded) talents such as Johnny Jano. Eddie Shuler, owner of Goldband,recalled the era as: " some of my wildest times in the music world. The sound was new and different, everyone was a pioneer! I had the usual bunch of 'me-too' boys with doting parents, but I did manage to turn out some good records, which sold well enough to help me and the artists." Al Ferrier was the best. From Montgomery, Louisiana, he got his break on the famed Louisiana Hayride show out of Shreveport. He was indebted to the talent of his brother, Brian Ferrier, the lead guitarist who was 'so good until it didn't show'. With his band the Boppin' Billies, Al recorded the rockabilly classics Let's Go Boppin' Tonight and Honey Babe for Goldband in 1955 and 1956. Soon after he re-recorded Let's Go Boppin' Tonight as Hey Baby for Excello. He still records for Goldband today. Little Billy Earl had local success. An uncle of Dolly Parton, he now plays nine months a year at Dolly's theme park "Dollywood" in the Smoky Mountains. Larry Hart is represented by an audition tape medley of three songs. Eddie Shulerfelt he had genuine potential but he left music to become a draughtsman and artist in Houston. Johnny Jano's 1956-56 sides have now acquired some status with collectors, though at the time "they didn't do much". These artists and their songs (along with the others on this collection), however, represent the best of Southern rockabilly in its prime - echo-laden vocals, wild guitar and throbbing slap basses. Let's go boppin' tonight!


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Yes its sad but true POW can not draw to save his life so I envy those of you with drawing skill. However I just started experimenting with .gif animation stuff so I thought I would share some of my work.
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The Emery High Spartans and the Carbon Dinos battled to a 42-42 wrestling deadlock before the Christmas break. As the crowd shouted out ideas as to how to break the tie, someone suggested that the two coaches battle for the win. Kirk Christiansen of Emery and Steve Woodhouse responded and showed up ready to go. Woodhouse removed his tie and loosened his top button to clearly have a clothing disadvantage as Kirk was in a more comfortable shirt. The two battled for 30 seconds from the starting position to the delight of the crowd and the teams. Unfortunately neither could score on the other and the match ended in a draw but the fans were happy.
Each team forfeited two matches. Emery's Logan Ewell won 106 and McKoy Christiansen won 120 while Carbon's Clayton Rhodes won 160 and Nash Nicholsen won 182.
Cole Stoddard of Emery pinned Andrew Sanchez of Carbon at the 1:03 mark of the first period to get the first on-the-mat win for either team. Justin Jennings of Emery at 126 pounds pinned Robbie Matkin at 1:22 mark of the second period. David Bird of Emery then pinned Brad Chatterton, Carbon's only returning state tournament qualifier from last season, at 132 pounds at the :21 mark of the second period.
Chance Thompson of Emery and Anthony Balone then battled in the 138 pound class into the third period in a high scoring match before Balone got Carbon's first on mat win with a pin at the 1:00 mark. Ryan Cox, a state qualifier last season for the Spartans, pinned Jesse Collins in the second period after leading 11-3. This was in the 145 pound class.
In the 152 class, state qualifier from last season Matt Mecham pinned Kyler Wood with three seconds left in the first period. Emery led at this point 36-12. Emery only won once more unfortunately for the Spartans.
Taylen Abeyta of Carbon pinned Steven Ledger in the 170 pound class at the :58 mark of the first period. At 195 pounds, Rylan Bringhurst pinned Slayde Childs in the first round for Carbon. Bringhurst was wrestling up from his normal 170 weight. Zach West of Emery gave Emery their last win as he pinned Dallin Mower in the 220 weight class. Mower, normally a 195 pound wrestler, and West fought a spirited duel until West got the first round pin. Dakota Nichols with only two losses for the season then defeated Duncan Thomas in the 285 pound class with a pin to forge the tie.


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