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Investigators say decades-old homicide puzzle 'solvable'
This metal drum found in 2000 in Allenstown contained skeletal remains of two girls. (NH state police photo)
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recently provided a significant boost by convening a team of national experts to review the case files in detail and meeting with three New Hampshire investigators and a Maine forensic anthropologist at its Virginia headquarters.
The brainstorming sessions, which the center funded, have already led to attempts to do a new round of more precise DNA testing. New facial reconstructions of the victims are being completed to replace the old ones that are believed to be outdated, as well.
Experts made recommendations aimed at finally solving a sad mystery, one that many people simply don't even remember.
Kim Fallon, chief forensic investigator at the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, believes the revived investigation is going to pay off.
"Somebody got away with something," Fallon said. "This is solvable."?The case received little publicity over the years, considering the magnitude of the crime, she said.
"Because they are unidentified, they have no advocates," Fallon said. "There are no loved ones going to the press pushing for resolution."
The murders were likely the result of domestic violence, their killer someone who once loved them.
The investigation was hamstrung from the start because of the 15-year span between the discovery of the first two victims and the last two sets of remains. Police say the woman and two of the children may be related, but want to wait for the new round of DNA testing to say for sure.
On Nov. 10, 1985, a hunter found an overturned 55-gallon metal drum in the woods near Bear Brook State Park. The remains of a woman aged 23 to 33 and a girl aged 5 to 11 - which could be her daughter or sister - wrapped together in plastic were spilled onto the ground. The victims had been beaten to death.
For 15 years, police believed they were looking to name just the missing pair. But then in 2000, a state trooper revisited the site to take a fresh look at the case and found a second 55-gallon metal drum 100 yards from where the first was found.
This one contained the skeletal remains of two younger girls, ages estimated to be between 1 and 3 for one girl and between 2 and 4 for the other, also believed to have been slain during the same time frame as the others - from 1977 to 1985. Their causes of death were not determined.
Fallon has spent many hours, much of it on her own time, scouring missing-person databases for clues. There were a couple of promising leads from Rhode Island and California, but none panned out. Authorities have also reached out to Canada.
The little girl aged 5 to 11 found in 1985 offers Fallon the most hope that someone will remember her because she may have attended school up to the fifth grade. She had double piercings in both ears, which would have been considered unusual at the time.
"That girl must have been in school, and someone must remember a kid not showing up in school, a teacher or a classmate," Fallon said.
The girl had fine light brown or dirty blond hair and would have stood about 4 feet 3 inches tall, Fallon said. There was some evidence of pneumonia in her left lung.
"If I had a good friend in elementary school who suddenly left, I would remember."
The longer they have no names, the less likely their killer will ever be called to account, according to Senior Assistant Attorney General Jeffery Strelzin, chief of the state's homicide unit.
"There are significant hurdles in this case," Strelzin said.
Maybe no one did notice them gone, except the killer, he said.
"I think it's likely a long shot that we'll be able to identify them," Strelzin said.
But there is hope, he added.
Today, it may be difficult to understand how four people could disappear without being reported missing, he said.
"It was a different era," Strelzin said. "There were no cell phones, no social media, no 24/7 news cycles."
Bear Brook is the largest state park in New Hampshire, he said.
"Somebody could have pulled in there and gone camping," Strelzin said.
The investigation is being led by state police sergeants John Sonia and Joseph Ebert, who both participated in the NCMEC sessions, along with Marcella Sorg of Maine, a forensic anthropologist who has worked on the Allenstown remains.
Sonia provided the most up-to-date details on each victim:
1. Adult female, 23 to 33 based on anthropology, 23 to 24 based on dental evidence.
The woman was 5 feet 2 to 5 feet 7 inches tall, and had fine light brown curly hair.
2. Child 1 was found with the woman in the first barrel in 1985. Both her ears were double-pierced. Her age was estimated between 5 and 10 based on anthropology and 8 and 11 based on dental evidence. She was 4 feet 3 inches tall, had fine light brown or dirty blond hair.
The two girls found in 2000 in the second barrel:
3. Child 2 did not appear to be related to the woman or the other two children, based on mitochondrial DNA. She was 2 to 4 years old based on anthropology and 3 to 4 based on dental records. She had a noticeable overbite and stood 3 feet 8 inches tall. She had fine brown slightly wavy hair that was 12 to 13 inches long.
4. Child 3, found in the second barrel in 2000, was 1 to 3 years old based on anthropology and 2 to 3 years old on dental estimates. She had a gap between her two front teeth. She stood 2 feet 5 inches tall and had fine blond slightly wavy hair 8 to 12 inches long.
Strelzin said it is critical to identify the victims to find their killer or killers.
"Most homicide cases build on what the victims did during their last 24 hours. It's typical to do a background on the victim's social connections," Strelzin said.
Fallon is going to present the Allenstown case Feb. 21 to the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in Washington, D.C., to detail what happens in a cold case.
At one point in the investigation, the state conducted analysis on the adult woman's hair to check for isotopes found in drinking water that might be able to pinpoint where she had been.
But the results indicated she could have traveled in 44 states prior to her death - or just one state.
"It was not helpful," Fallon said.
Fallon said she and the other investigators are determined to look at every detail with fresh eyes. They will take nothing for granted.
The unusual facts of the case and the new testing should help them finally identify the victims, she said.
"I feel like this case is very compelling - and more easy to solve - because there are four unidentified people and three are children," Fallon said.
Tips can also be made by email anonymously by contacting the State Police Cold Case Unit at email@example.com
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WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Health organizations, law enforcement, and community leaders are seeking changes to Wisconsin's alcohol culture and laws. Health First Wisconsin released a study done by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute showing the real cost of excess alcohol consumption is 6.8 billion dollars annually in Wisconsin alone. This includes alcohol related health care, premature deaths, lost work time, traffic crashes, and court cases.
Dr. Richard Brown from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health says until the "Burden of Excessive Alcohol Use" report came out, they could only guess on the scale and cost of alcohol related issues. This report shows the cost is largely covered by taxpayers, and is more than the University of Wisconsin budget and more than what the Department of Public Instruction spends to educate children.
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Danny Le, Blaines diminutive running back/cornerback, was named both the Borderite football teams Most Valuable Player and Most Inspirational Player for 2002.
The 5-foot-6, 120-pound Le, Blaines premier ball-carrier, rushed for 614 yards in 161 tries for a 3.8 yards per carry average. Much of the acreage Le gained took him through the interior lines of opposing teams into places well packed with super-sized people with muscles most menacing. That daring Danny ended the season without serious injury was amazing enough, that he was the sixth leading rusher in the county was astounding, a feat of remarkable dimension and considerable courage.
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Senior tight end and inside linebacker Kevin Farmer and senior wide receiver/defensive back Rhyan Lopez won honors as Blaines 2002 captains. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Farmer spent the season doing what TEs and LBs are supposed to do and doing it well. This included turning would-be tacklers into spectators with well-placed blocks, catching retain possession passes and bringing opposition ball-carriers to earth.
Lopez made 16 receptions for 262 yards and three TDs on offense and used his superior speed at defensive back to make more than his share of tackles.
Eleven of Blaines undergraduates five freshmen, three sophomores and three juniors joined nine seniors in being awarded their varsity letters..
Blaines boys and girls teams open the 2002-2003 season on November 30 at Bellingham High school as part of a 20-team basketball fest.
The get-together pits 3A against 2A schools with the girls games starting at noon and the boys at 4:30 p.m. The fest is sponsored by the Bham Raider Basketball Booster Club. It features a spaghetti feed from 1 to 7 p.m., a silent auction and a canned food drive.
Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, $2 for children under 10. The spaghetti dinner prices are $6, $5 and $3.
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SI places Oregon 13th in its ranking of the nations basketball teams. The only Pac-10 team above was Arizona, who got SIs numero uno ranking. Predicting UOs quack attack will be led by strong forward Luke Jackson and point guard Luke Ridnour, SI quotes an opposing coachs view of UO as saying, Unless youre on your guard, you will get nuked by the Lukes..
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Six members of coach Dan Steelquists Lady B soccer team have been awarded North Cascades Conference soccer honors for 2002.
Senior defender Linsey Taylor, the Lady Bs mix of animated adrenaline, athletic skill and uncommon competitiveness, was named NCC Defensive Player of the Year, marking the second straight year that a member of Blaines blockade bunch has won the honor.
Blaines goalkeeper Shela Robertson was last years Defensive POY and Taylor was an All-NCC first team choice in 2001. This year Shutout Shela, who blanked the opposition 10 times in 21 games, was named All-NCC first team goalkeeper.
Junior midfielder Kristina Francis, another key member of the Lady B blockade bunch, was named All-NCC first team defender.
Sophomores Ainsley Nix and Andrea Harmening were All-NCC second team forwards and junior Kimberly Harmening was named All-NCC second team midfielder. Unofficial stats have Andrea Harmening, who scored 12 times in 21 games, as the Lady Bs top goal-getter. Same stats show Kimberly H got four goals and an assist and Nix added five assists to the Borderite cause. The data doesnt include shootout scoring.
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MINOCQUA, Wis. (WSAU-Wheeler News Service) - The police chief in Minocqua has resigned, after the community reached a settlement with his former administrative assistant. The town board accepted Andy Gee's resignation Wednesday night after six years as chief.
The town reached a 100-thousand dollar settlement with his former aide Julie Mager. Gee had suspended Mager, and was planning to have her fired.
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Back to Basics: Stovetop Espresso
All the talk last week about coffee had us craving espresso. So over the weekend, we re-discovered a very basic, filter-free way to enjoy espresso. It's much quieter and actually less hands-on than a regular machine, and we think it makes a more velvety shot of espresso than our little plug-in.
After three years of collective barista work, we thought we knew that the only way to make perfect espresso was to have a very powerful steam machine. Now we realize we were completely wrong.
This weekend, we dusted off our old stovetop espresso maker that hasn't gotten much play since Christmas, when we were gifted the electric one. And we're changing our ways and going back to the basics.
The macchinetta (Italian for "little machine") or moka is a cast aluminum espresso maker that heats water up in the lower basin, pushes the steam up through the espresso grounds, and makes a velvety-rich espresso with a beautiful crema on top.
There's no real trick to making this kind of espresso: there's no tamping the grounds, no filters, no timing. The only thing to remember is to pull the machine off the heat right when it starts gurgling, so that the espresso does not boil.
It's such a simple and efficient way to enjoy some espresso. As for steamed milk, there are also stovetop steaming pitchers.
As life seems to become more automated and less personal, we've become big proponents of slowing down and taking things back to the basics. From a dryer to a clothesline, from store-bought veggies to growing our own, from buying coffee at the corner chain store to making it at home.
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I love stove top coffee makers. If you don't like cooking with aluminum, there are stainless steel ones out there too. Besides being efficient, convenient, and making delicious coffee, they're also very beautiful!
Actually the French press is the best way to make coffee (after cold brewing, that is.) See Ideal Bite: http://www.idealbite.com/tiplibrary/archives/un_cafe_sil_vous_plait . I don't know about espresso, though.
Full disclosure - I do own a moka pot. Because of our climate, though, I just cold-brew most of the year.
Yep, whytephoenix--we love our French press for a good ole cuppa joe with some cream, sugar, and cinnamon... (ok, now I want some French press!) but sometimes there's the added pleasure of espresso that's just, well, different from French-pressed coffee.
And, pulling from the barista encyclopedia in the back of my brain...French press is so delicious because the coarsely-ground coffee steeps in the water longer than with any other type of hot brewing process. It really brings out the flavor of the beans and oils. An added green bonus: it's filter-free!
And deidrel, we think these are beautiful too! It's kind of sexy to have either the moka or the French press sitting out, don't you think? ;)
I love my macchinetta. And I agree about it being a gorgeous tool for the kitchen. French press is great too, but it's product is almost like a whole different animal.
I have always wanted to buy a stovetop espresso maker... my countertop machine sees no action.
When we went to Berlin this winter, everyone used the stovetop espresso machines. We came back with one and love it. No more coffee filters, no plastic involved. It is simple and the cleanup is pretty easy. Just don't leave it set too long or it will get mold. About every six months I boil salt and white vinegar only through it. This get a lot of the hard water stains off of it.
Yup, love the stovetop espresso. I just bought a little hand grinder for use with mine, so I can grind fresh... it is affixed to a small sealed container so the grinds can be stored.
yup! i love my stovetop espresso pot. it makes beautiful coffee, and satisfies my daily iced espresso fix. i have a stainless steel ilsa brand pot i found thrifting (i totally lucked out). i also own a french press, but rarely use it since i'm kind of hooked on my espresso coffee. and yes, the french press makes great coffee, but it is different from the coffee you get from a stovetop espresso pot.
i think the other methods mentioned are good alternative as well, but they each make coffee with different characteristics. it depends on your personal taste what works for you.
could i microwave milk to mix with this espresso? i don't like the foam anyway and this would be a good way for me to get some calcium, in the form of a homemade latte instead of my morning coffee. how long does it take to brew?
If you do like the foam-- One of the easiest ways to get foamy milk is to use powdered milk. You boil some water and add the milk powder slowly while whisking. That's it!
I've always wondered if stovetop espresso makers make espresso as well as the big boys, but I guess you can't really compare since it's technically not espresso. Anyway I love my stovetop espresso maker. Good post!
Seems not a lot people use one... For more info and tips, check out http://www.stovetopespressoworld.com


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Heinz Orchard
Heinz Orchard is only 37 miles from downtown Chicago making it the closest apple orchard to Chicago. There are a number of different apples to pick from: Golden Delicious, Empire, McIntosh, Jonathan and Red Delicious. If you're looking for something different to do, without traveling too far from home, this is a great orchard to check out.
CITY: Green Oaks
Stade's Farm & Market
Stade's Farm & Market is located in scenic McHenry County in northeastern Illinois approximately 50 miles from Chicago. We produce 2,200 acres of crops that range from traditional corn and soybeans to specialty crops including many fruits and vegetables commonly grown in northern Illinois. Through our own farm market, we sell our fresh fruits and vegetables directly to consumers in our local area. Our goal is to provide our customers with the finest quality produce possible.
CITY: McHenry
Richardson Adventure Farm
Richardson's Adventure Farm - Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! Their name says it all! This isn't your typical fall farm- Richardson Adventure Farm is an experience you can't find anywhere else!
CITY: Spring Grove
Rollins Savanna Trails
Rollins Savanna Trails in beautiful Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve is a outdoor enthusiasts dream; with 5.7-miles of easy to moderate terrain and a thriving habitat to explore. The landscape is dotted with ponds and marshes. Take a walk through lush prairie and thriving wetlands and see why the National Audubon Society named it one of America's most important bird sites in 2005.
CITY: Grayslake
Ladd Memorial Arboretum & Evanston Ecology Center
Stretching along a three-quarter mile segment of McCormick Boulevard on a narrow, 23-acre strip of reclaimed land following the diagonal course of the North Shore Channel, the Ladd Memorial Arboretum is an area of natural beauty and recreation open year-round. The Ecology Center serves as the education nucleus of the arboretum.
CITY: Evanston
Kristof's Entertainment Center
Complete entertainment for all ages and interests. Bowling, mini golf, Go Karts, redemption arcade, batting cages, birthday parties and a haunted house. Lunch and dinner served daily. Bar and billards with various night time entertainment. A safe and fun environment for all members of the family. Kristof's is a smoke-free facility.
CITY: Round Lake Beach
Lakewood Forest Preserve
Forest Preserve
CITY: Wauconda
Round Lake Park District
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
CITY: Round Lake
Wheel and Sprocket
Wheel and Sprocket located in Evanston, IL is an excellent source for all cyclists, offering new bikes, accessories as well as local ride information. Visiting the Chicago area? Ship your bike to Wheel and Sprocket and their staff will professionally reassemble it. Need a bike to get around? There is a fleet of bikes to rent by the hour or by the day. Visit local points of interest by bike such as the Baha'i House of Worship or Chicago Botanical Garden, or take a cruise along Lake Michigan.
CITY: Evanston
Boone Creek Golf Course
This course has 27 holes, rated at a par 71, along with nine holes at a par 35.
CITY: McHenry
Green Bay Trail
The 9-mile Green Bay Trail covers North Shore towns such as Kenilworth, Winnetka, Highland Park and Lake Bluff. Because the trail stays generally within a mile of Lake Michigan, you can take any number of on-road side trips for beachfront views of the lake. The trail is suitable for even the youngest of riders, although the route does use some sidewalks and even a very small portion of residential road in Kenilworth. In addition, the surface alternates between asphalt and crushed limestone. Inexperienced cyclists and those with young children should use particular caution at road crossings and with any road riding.
CITY: Winnetka
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
The McDonald Woods Forest Preserve in Lindenhurst, offers gentle, rolling grassy terrain. It's the perfect place to hike, bicycle and cross-country ski. Take the 3.8-mile loop around the woods and wetlands for some great exercise. A 0.3-mile wood-chip trail designed for hiking and cross-country skiing leads to a basswood and sugar maple forest, glowing yellow in autumn. A cooling ravine beckons below where migrant songbirds feast on insects, and water skimmers dart atop the clear water.
CITY: Lake Villa
Church Street Boat Ramp
Poured concrete ramp for launching boats. Can be used by power boats up to 22 feet, sailboats 15-22 feet, and personal watercraft.
CITY: Evanston
Brae Loch Banquets and Golf Club
The golf course has 18-holes and it is a par-70 course. Brae Loch Banquets feature a bright space in a country setting overlooking the fairways at the Lake County Forest Preserves Brae Loch Golf Club. A fine balance of food, location and people are the three ingredients that an event at Brae Loch brings together for a truly memorable experience. The banquet facility comfortably seats up to 165. The menu includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat, but too wonderful to skip.
CITY: Grayslake
Chapel Hill Country Club
Enjoy the delightful rural atmosphere at this semi-private facility located near the banks of the Fox River in lovely McHenry. Accept the challenge to play the longest hole in Illinois, measuring over 700 yards.
CITY: McHenry
Chalet Hills Golf Club
This championship 18-hole golf course with 6,950 yards offers bent grass fairways, and beautiful rolling hills and vistas. Power carts are required Friday through Sunday and holidays.
CITY: Cary
Countryside Golf Club
At Countryside Golf Club, play two challenging, award-winning 18-hole golf courses. The Prairie course, with bentgrass tees, wide-open greens and sand bunkers offers golfers a chance to challenge their game. The Traditional course, with bentgrass tees and tree-lined fairways, offers golfers scenic and challenging rounds of golf.
CITY: Mundelein
Robert Crown Center Skating Park
Indoor public skating and private lessons available. Call for hours.
CITY: Evanston
Gross Point Rd. Fishing - Evanston
Equipment, bait and fishing expertise provided.
CITY: Evanston
North Point Marina - Lake Michigan Charter Fishing
Enjoy the beautiful blue of Lake Michigan aboard one of over one hundred charter fishing boats on the Lake County harbors of Waukegan and North Point. You will find the Coho running in the late spring, Lake Trout biting in mid-summer, and the Chinook come home to spawn in late summer and early fall. Whatever time of the year you go, you'll find expert charter fishing captains ready to make your time on the water a great one. For information on charter fishing opportunities and hotel information, please contact us.
CITY: Winthrop Harbor
Wright Woods Forest Preserve
The Wright Woods Forest Preserve located in Mettawa offers 4 miles of scenic trails: a short loop for hikers, bicyclists and skiers that circles a pond, and a 3-mile loop for hikers, bicyclists, skiers and horses. This preserve also has footbridge spanning the Des Plaines River, which links Wright Woods to Half Day Forest Preserve.
CITY: Mettawa
Lehmann Park
CITY: Lake Villa
The Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing via the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9-11pm. Advance reservations required.
CITY: Evanston
Lake County Fairgrounds
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. Our Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including antique shows, swap meets, crafts shows, dog and horse shows, and much more. Visit our website for event schedule.
CITY: Grayslake
Lake Bluff Golf Club
The Lake Bluff Park District's 18-hole, 6,589 yard course boasts challenging greens set in a tranquil environment and grass teen practice facility. The Lake Bluff Golf Club is a wonderfully balanced golf course with mature tree-lined fairways and bent grass fairways and greens for a consistently enjoyable playing experience. The facility also includes an expansive practice facility with grass tee driving range, practice putting green, and short-game area with bunker. The professionally stocked Pro Shop and the Village Grill, which serves delicious food and a wide selection of beverages, are a couple of the superior amenities available to guests of the club.
CITY: Lake Bluff
Dempster-Greenwood Street Beach
Sand beach used for launching small carry-in crafts. Lockers and racks available to store crafts on site.
CITY: Evanston
Dommrich Rowing Center
This year-round rowing center features a boat launch on the North Shore Channel and two indoor rowing tanks with a training center.
CITY: Skokie
Skatium Ice Arena
A full-size hockey rink and a smaller ice rink are open for public skating, lessons and leagues.
CITY: Skokie
Busse Woods
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs of Chicago. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main loop is nearly 8 miles, circling some lakes and meadows, while a couple of much shorter side loops will take you to the north and south end of the forest preserve. The Busse Woods Trail connects with the Schaumburg Bikeway on the west, and on the north, Busse Woods links to the Rolling Meadows Bikeway system. Some key features of the forest preserve include fishing, boat rentals and a small herd of captive resident elk. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
CITY: Elk Grove
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course
This 18-hole, par 72 public golf facility, designed by Keith Foster, opened in August, 1999 and has earned rave reviews as a course that is both challenging and exciting to play. Its design reflects the golden era of golf course architecture of the 1920's and 30's with bentgrass fairways, tees, and greens. Individuals, tournaments and golf outings welcome. Enjoy a sandwich and beverage in the full service clubhouse grill or enjoy refreshments on the veranda overlooking the 9th and 18th holes. The Eden Room is also available for events, golf outings and banquets, please call for more information.
CITY: Zion
Willow Glen Golf Club
The Willow Glen Golf Club is home to a picturesque 18-hole layout that provides an enjoyable challenge for all skill levels. The new clubhouse is home to Buckley's Restaurant and Pub making Willow Glen one of the finest golf and dining experiences on the North Shore. Open to the public!
CITY: Great Lakes
Deerpath Golf Course
Deerpath Golf Course in Lake Forest opens for play in March and closes for the season on or about December 15. This 18-hole public course, measures 6,255 yards with a par 70 and 5,487 yards with a par 72 for women. The course has spectacular mature trees, high quality naturalized areas and beautiful water features including ponds and streams. The Deerpath Golf Academy offers the finest golf instruction on the North Shore. Golfers of all abilities will realize immediate and sustainable improvement for a lifetime of better golf.
CITY: Lake Forest
The Arboretum Club
This beautiful 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale restaurant with patio seating and 18 holes of championship golf.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
White Deer Run Golf Club
Built on the well-known Cuneo Estate in Vernon Hills, White Deer Run Golf Club is an 18-hole public course sprawling over 240 acres of rolling terrain and picturesque lakes with bent grass greens and fairways. Able to accommodate small and large group outings and banquets.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Evanston's Dog Beach
Bring your dog to Evanston's Dog Beach! Admission restricted to dogs with a "dog beach season token".
CITY: Evanston
Mundelein Park & Recreation District
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District includes the Steeple Chase Golf Club, Diamond Lake Beach and Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center.
CITY: Mundelein
River Trail Nature Center
Nature is wonderfully displayed in this silent forest that glaciers carved thousands of years ago. The prairie extends along the riverbanks, rich in plant and animal life.
CITY: Northbrook
HeatherRidge Golf Course
HeatherRidge Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging full length nine hole layout that is enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Adding to its beauty are the flowing creeks and ponds that come into play on seven of the nine holes. Also enjoy the unique outside Cabana Bar and Grill. Great food, cold drinks, outstanding atmosphere and friendly staff will complete your HeatherRidge golfing experience. Golf clubs available for rent. Located on Northern Illinois' favorite 9-hole golf course, The HeatherRidge Clubhouse is a beautiful venue for just about any occasion. If you are planning a weddings, banquets or party we are the place.
CITY: Gurnee
Horse Fair Park
Horse shows held at park several times a year.
CITY: Spring Grove
Deer Grove Forest Preserve
Located in Palatine, IL, Deer Grove Forest Preserve has trails that offer a moderate level of difficulty. At almost 10 miles in length, the hiking trials make Deer Grove worth a visit. Split into two very individual sites connected by paved and unpaved trials, the east preserve features open wetlands surrounded by old fields and an in-progress savanna and prairie restoration. The west side is wilder, the forest denser and crisscrossed with footpaths along the rolling terrain. Quite woodlands, white-tailed deer and a completely different experience await the hiker on the west side. Both paths are equally enchanting.
CITY: Palatine
Antioch Bowling Lanes
Antioch Bowl is back with 28 premier Brunswick Synthetic Prolanes, AMF's Elite scoring system, and good folk in great leagues. Birthday parties, arcade games, cosmic bowling and Quick Strike snack shop.
CITY: Antioch
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Ft. Sheridan's history is closely tied to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan was put in charge of settling the unrest after the fire. Members of the Commercial Club which represented Chicago businessmen petitioned to establish an artillery school and military installation north of Chicago for their safety. Ft. Sheridan is now a beautiful forest preserve with rolling terrain, bluffs and ravines full of rich history. Trails wind through the preserves for outdoor enthusiasts or tour groups may take a walking or motorcoach windshield tour of the preserve.
CITY: Fort Sheridan
Spring Valley Nature Center/Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880s living history farm and pioneer cooking demos.
CITY: Schaumburg
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport! Whether you're planning a holiday party, corporate outing or meeting, team building session, bar/bat mitzvah, bachelor/bachelorette or birthday party, WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Lake County offering a variety of entertainment options including WhirlyBall, two-level lasertag, climbing wall, video games, pool tables, complete food & beverage menus, fully-loaded sports bar and flexible event facility that comfortably accommodates 400+ guests.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Half Day Forest Preserve
This quiet and clean preserve features a 1-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers, three beautiful picnic shelters, a 3-acre pond for fishing, open playfields and a playground. The Half Day Forest Preserve is also the starting point for the Des Plains River Trail which links this preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) at the light for Woodlands Parkway, south of Route 60 (Townline Road) and just north of Route 22 (Half Day Road).
CITY: Vernon Hills
Stade Dairy Farm
A producer of milk, vegetables and grains since 1977, the farm offers tours, and presents the annual Shades of Autumn festival during the month of September.
CITY: McHenry
Lake County Forest Preserve
We currently manage 25,268 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy nearly 112 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, fishing ponds and lakes, public access to the Fox River, award-winning nature and history education programs and events, and three public golf courses. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove near Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area near Deerfield, Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan, and three golf courses (Brae Loch near Grayslake, Countryside near Mundelein, and ThunderHawk near Beach Park). Most Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods.
CITY: Libertyville
Vernon Hills Golf Course
This golf course has been ranked as one of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in Chicagoland. Situated in Vernon Hills, this challenging 9-hole municipal course boasts small greens, rolling terrain, tight fairways and seven holes featuring water. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate both the playability and the eye-catching views. The full-service clubhouse features a varied lunch menu, which is served all day and a full-service bar. Banquet facilities available for up to 80 people.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Greenshire Golf Course
A well-maintained par 27-layout, with holes ranging between 100 and 210 yards. With the course length being 1,265 yards, Greenshire will test the best of golfer's short game and provides a course for all skill levels to enjoy. The ability to play a round in less than 1.5 hours offers experienced players an alternative to the driving range. Comprehensive instruction from PGA professionals, ladies leagues and exciting events are also offered. Located just north of Waukegan in Beach Park, this course offers everyone, from the novice golfer to even the most accomplished golfer, a real short-game challenge. Open seasonally.
CITY: Beach Park
Bowen Park
The newly renovated Bowen park's theme for their new playground is "Forest Findings". The overall layout offers tiered play areas arranged on the northwest hillside of Bowen Park. Fun and learning will go hand-in-hand as children and their families enjoy modern playground amenities, combined with several environmental learning stations that represent a forest ecosystem. Parents and kids alike will also enjoy the six-station fitness/exercise trail located on the perimeter of the playground.
CITY: Waukegan
Nickol Knoll Golf Course
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Round Lake Area Park District
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
CITY: Round Lake
Crane's Landing Golf Course at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Crane's Landing Golf Course offers 18 holes of par 70 championship golf. This challenging, mature course is set amid a beautiful rolling landscape that's a pleasure to play for everyone from beginners to scratch golfers.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area and Visitors Center
Ryerson Conservation Area is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. The 552-acre Preserve supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state-threatened and endangered species, and offers 6.5 miles of scenic trails that wind through a stately forest to the quiet Des Plaines River. The Welcome Center, opened in 2006, features "green" architecture and was designed using LEED standards. In addition to preserve information, it offers a nature library, exhibits and meeting rooms.
CITY: Riverwoods
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve Trail is perfect for hiking and biking. The five mile out and back trail located near Dundee that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
CITY: Hoffman Estates
Bittersweet Golf Course
Challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course that offers the public a fantastic practice facility with lighted driving range and natural grass tees. PGA golf instructors on staff to help improve your game. In addition, we can help you plan the perfect golf outing, small wedding or special event. Or stop by the Fireside Grill for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Friday fish fry.
CITY: Gurnee
Schaumburg Golf Club
27 challenging regulation holes, driving range, two practice greens, full-service pro-shop and elegant clubhouse with an array of amenities.
CITY: Schaumburg
Fox Run Golf Links
Par 70. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 18 hole golf course, club house, pro shop, and restaurant and bar. Private parties upon request and availability.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Pirates' Cove Theme Park
A unique park for children ages two to nine years. Pirates' ship, paddle boats, train ride, climbing wall, and many more creative attractions for children. Concession and picnic areas. Birthday parties and rentals. Open daily June through August. Admission fee for children. Adults are always free.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport. The Lake County location also includes a two-level laser tag arena, climbing wall, video games, pool tables and a sports bar. A second suburban outpost is located in Lombard.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Walnut Greens Golf
Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.
CITY: Schaumburg
Libertyville Sports Complex
Libertyville's Sports Complex offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40 tee automated heated driving range for year round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes, life fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personnel trainers, a free weight room, ¼ mile running/walking track and a kids club. It also offers an open gym for indoor soccer, basketball, youth sports and training sessions. There is also 3,503 sq. ft. of meeting rooms suited for events from small family gatherings to corporate events and trade shows.
CITY: Libertyville
Gillson Park
Gillson Park offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property, including a harbor and beach. It is ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, tennis and other outdoor sports.
CITY: Wilmette
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Moraine Hills State Park
Moraine Hills State Park located in McHenry, Illinois, offers a tapestry of mosaic marshes, lakes, prairies, bogs, wooded hills and streams that are perfect for hikers, skiers and cyclists. The hike consists of two 8-mile loops of crushed gravel that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. With a rating of moderate to difficult, Moraine Hills State Park hike will surely make the top of every outdoor enthusiast's list.
CITY: McHenry
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Located in the northeastern corner of Illinois in both McHenry and Lake counties, the Chain O'Lakes State Park is 60 miles northwest of Chicago. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline on the Chain, Chain O'Lakes State Park is the heart of a water wonderland. And, with six miles of relatively easy hiking and biking trails to navigate the scenery, Chain O' Lakes State Park has become a treasure to behold.
CITY: Spring Grove
Merrick Rose Garden
This public park exhibits 100 varieties of roses, with historic Centennial Fountain as the garden's focal point.
CITY: Evanston
The Grove National Historic Landmark
The prairie grove, covering 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie land, is preserved and maintained as former home of the visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on his land in 1836. The Grove, located in Glenview, is a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It offers many opportunities for educational, environmental and historical enjoyment including two historic homes, the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate; the Grove Interpretive Center, a Native American Village, a Log Cabin, a Schoolhouse, a Wetlands Greenhouse and numerous interpretive trails.
CITY: Glenview
Tipsy Paint
Explore your creative side at this unique painting studio. A team of talented artists will guide your painting stroke-by-stroke or, for the more advanced, unleash your creativity on your own canvas. Be amazed at the masterpiece that can be created with a little professional guidance. The studio's carefully designed featured paintings are user-friendly and address all skill levels. Day and evening times are available with or without supervision. Wonderful entertainment option for individuals of all ages including children.
CITY: Glenview
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts. Exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY: Schaumburg
Bonnie Brook Golf Course & Banquet Facility
Bonnie Brook is one of the most popular public courses in Lake County, boasting a meticulously manicured 18-hole course with rolling, wooded terrain. Its natural, picturesque landscape offers golfers the ability to enjoy tree-lined fairways, spacious greens, small lakes and the beauty of the north branch of the Waukegan River, which flows gently throughout the course. With a course length of 6,701 yards, Bonnie Brook offers championship golfers a solid test while being friendly and forgiving to the high handicappers. The clubhouse features a Indoor Golf and Learning Center which houses a P3Proswing Simulator. The simulator and its software helps analyze a player's swing and provides guidance how to improve their game and is available on an appointment basis only.
CITY: Waukegan
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
This scenic 1,114-acre preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing and boating, a Marina with boat rentals, a native garden and nearly seven miles of trails. The 19,000-square-foot Visitor Center features exhibits and a cafe. It can be rented for weddings and other private functions.
CITY: Libertyville
Dick's Sporting Goods - Schaumburg
Dick's Sporting Goods leads more athletes to victory by providing the edge they need to perform at their peak. They offer a deep assortment of sporting goods and apparel for baseball, football, hunting, golf, fishing and more.
CITY: Schaumburg
Aloha Falls Miniature Golf & Games
All-season facility offering outdoor and indoor fun for the whole family including two Hawaiian themed miniature golf courses which both wind and weave around a breathtaking waterfall and multiple beach areas. Indoor activities include an underwater themed 9-hole glow-in-the-dark table golf course, air hockey, pool tables, video games, board games and weekend concerts featuring local bands.
CITY: Libertyville
Shakespeare Garden
A gift of the Garden Club of Evanston in 1920, the Shakespeare Garden, tucked away on the Northwestern University Campus, boasts 29 varieties of flowers.
CITY: Evanston
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
CITY: Schaumburg
Lake Arlington
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Devonshire Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Center features a zero depth pool with play equipment, a water play structure, drop slide and diving board. You'll also find lockers/showers and a concession stand.
CITY: Skokie
ThunderHawk Golf Club
This public golf facility, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is one of the most challenging courses in the Chicago area. This 18-hole, par 72 c golf course is nestled on 241 acres of beautiful forest, marsh and prairie. This is the first public course in the United States to achieve Audubon Signature Sanctuary certification. Banquet facilities to accommodate a wide range of group sizes from small private outings to a full-course tournament. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area.
CITY: Beach Park
North Point Marina
Enjoy the beautiful blue of Lake Michigan aboard one of over one hundred charter fishing boats on the Lake County harbors of Waukegan and North Point. You will find the Coho running in the late spring, Lake Trout biting in mid-summer, and the Chinook come home to spawn in late summer and early fall. Whatever time of the year you go, you'll find expert charter fishing captains ready to make your time on the water a great one. For information on hotel information, please contact the Visit Lake County at 847-662-2700.
CITY: Winthrop Harbor
Chicago Botanic Garden Loop
The Chicago Botanic Garden Loop offers a moderate level of difficulty to those wanting to experience quiet beauty in far north Cook County. The 385-acre garden is home to 2.4 million plants and is one of the most visited gardens in the country. Hiking will take you 4.5 hours and with almost 7 miles of trails, mostly paved you will get to experience both the lagoons and the Botanic Garden.
CITY: Glencoe
Xtreme Trampolines
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Just 45 minutes northwest of Chicago is a state natural area featuring the state's only quaking bog with an open water center. Volo Bog State Natural Area was created when the melting of glaciers pushed deep into the ground 12,000 years ago.
CITY: Ingleside
Didier Farms
Didier Farms offers a variety of vegetables and flowers in our greenhouse this spring, and our farmers market in summer. U-pick opportunities are plentiful throughout the summer, weather permitting. During our Pumpkinfest, the last week of September and all of October, we offer hayrides, pony rides, and an exotic zoo, in beautiful Lake County.
CITY: Lincolnshire
City of Zion - Shiloh Park
Whether it's by offering wholesome programs, activities and special events, by providing enjoyable facilities or by preserving the aesthetic beauty of the community, the sole purpose of Zion Park District is the enrichment of lives.
CITY: Zion
Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze
Richardson Adventure Farm offers 5 mazes with 33 acres of maze fields. There's the Finger Fortune Trail for a quick maze that only takes 10 minutes. The Quiz Maze, answer fun questions to guide you through (if you have the wrong answers, you'll go the wrong way!) Family fun is at every turn in the World's Largest Corn Maze, pumpkin patch, & Christmas trees. Fans of the board game, Clue, will instantly recognize the similarity to our maze game, FSI Farm Scene Investigation. Also enjoy the 50' tall observation tower, a Zip Line that is 30' high and 700' long, the ZORB Ride, a beautiful wooded picnic area, free campfires, 3 wooden bridges in the corn maze, pedal carts and trikes, goats feedings, corn cabin, concessions for sale and free wagon rides to the five acre maze (weekends).
CITY: Spring Grove
The Dome at the Ballpark
Seventy-mile per hour riseballs, 240-foot frozen ropes, soft hands and lightning-quick reactions all wound into seven feverish innings of gritty, gutsy, fast-paced action. Welcome to hard-hittin', fast-pitchin', affordable family fun. Welcome to National Pro Fastpitch! Come out and chear on the teams!
CITY: Rosemont
Ignite wonder, curiosity and creative exploration at Make-A-Messterpiece, the ultimate kids' creative studio! Come see what the mess is all about by participating in hands-on activities: Kids' Creative Kitchen, Bubble'ology, Drum Roll, Lil' Sprouts, and Experimentation Station. Kids are encouraged to unlock their inner innovation and explore their inner creativity in an atmosphere built just for them. Say yes to the mess! Best of all, every child learns the responsibility of cleaning up after themselves. Also within Make-A-Messterpiece is Club M, a relaxing space for parents and caregivers to enjoy while kids explore and play. Adult take-home projects are available for groups of 10 or more with advance notice.
CITY: Glenview
Bonner Farm
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Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Des Plaines River Trail
Located in southeast Lake County near Vernon Hills, this crushed gravel surface trail is perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing. The trail offers a medium level of difficulty as it winds alongside tree-laden riverbanks, through dense bottom-land woods, adjacent to ponds and over footbridges. This trail links the Half Day Forest Preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve spanning nearly the entire length of Lake County.
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Illinois Beach State Park
Stretching leisurely for 6 1/2 miles along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan, this 4160-acre park is recognized for its geological structure, unique flora, spectacular beauty and recreational opportunities for swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking, biking,
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Rink Side Sports and Family Entertainment
Fun for the whole family in this state of the art entertainment center featuring a regulation-size ice skating rink offering hockey games, public skating and lessons, 180 video and interactive games, virtual reality laser tag arena, 18 holes of glow in the dark miniature golf, and snack bar featuring awesome home made pizza. Group events and birthday party packages with several packages to choose from with many different activities, or we can cater to fit your needs. Visit the website for special events and hours as they can vary during the season.
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Glencoe Beach
Want to relive Ferris Bueller's Day Off? Then visit this North Shore beach that was featured in the hit flick.
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The Tempel Lipizzans
Home of the famous Lipizzan stallions known for their beauty, strength and intelligence. The beautiful rolling hills of Tempel Farms have been home to the Tempel Lipizzan for more than 50 years. For the past 27 years, the farm setting has been backdrop for the 90-minute performances in the tradition of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Performances chronicle the horses' training from the youngest foals to the most highly trained stallions all performing to musical accompaniment. Performances are held on the one Sunday a month July through September and one Saturday night a month July through September. Saturday night performances include a self-guided tour where complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer will be served as the sun sets.
CITY: Wadsworth
C.J. Smith Resort
For 84 years, C. J. Smith Resort has provided everything needed to enjoy a day of fishing and boating on the beautiful Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. C. J. Smith Resort is a family owned and operated business since 1929. We believe in providing exceptional service and reasonable prices to our valued customers and guests.
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The main outlet of BPA is in the manufacture of Polycarbonate, which accounts for approximately two thirds of global demand.
The second largest outlet at around a third of BPA consumption is Epoxy Resins. Other uses include flame retardants, unsaturated Polyester resins and polyacrylate, polyetherimide and polysulphone resin.
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European bisphenol-A (BPA) spot prices started Q2 2014 at €1,585/tonne FD NWE. Imports into Europe were still limited as Korean producers had some ongoing production problems and Russian product was said to be limited for the Easter holidays. As a result, European producers continued to see increased enquiries from domestic buyers.
In addition a strong market for polycarbonates (PC) meant integrated producers were using more BPA for captive use, and so less domestic product was available. However, by early June imports were back with imported product available at attractive pricing. As a result there was also some downward pressure on domestic prices. Average prices fell to €1,400/tonne. However, domestic prices continue to have a substantial premium over imports because of heavy legislation around labelling and transportation.
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For oil and gas workers, it can be a deadly job
America's new energy boom has a dangerous side as the sector's fatal injuries reach a record high.
Are conditions becoming safer for the American worker? Overall, yes. But certainly not if you're in the oil and gas industry.
Preliminary figures released late last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 4,383 fatal work injuries in the U.S. last year, down from 4,693 in 2011. The 2012 numbers represent the second-lowest preliminary total of work-related deaths since the BLS first began compiling that data in 1992.
However, fatal work injuries in the private mining sector rose in 2012, led by an increase in deaths among workers in the oil and gas extraction industry, which were higher by 23% last year to 138 -- a new annual record in that category.
Those numbers reflect the growing boom in oil and gas work in the U.S. and how the number of jobs created in that industry has greatly outpaced new employment elsewhere.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported jobs in the oil and natural gas industry increased by more than 162,000 positions between 2007 and last year, a rise of 40%. Compare that to job creation in the rest of the private sector, which rose by about 1%, or 1 million jobs, during that same time period.
But Julia Bell, spokeswoman for the Independent Petroleum Association of America, told industry website Energy Wire that while the current oil and gas boom means more workers, it also means more workers being placed in harm's way. "When industries expand rapidly, there are, tragically, incidents that also occur," she said.
Peg Seminario, safety and health director of the AFL-CIO, is calling for a closer look at hazards and other issues in the oil and gas industry, including an investigation into whether some employers and contractors are putting workers in unnecessarily dangerous situations.
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said while the lower workplace fatality data were encouraging, there's a very long way to go. "To me these aren't just numbers and data," he said in a press statement, "they are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, who will never come home again.
"We can and must do better," he added. "Job gains in oil and gas and construction have come with more fatalities, and that is unacceptable."
Everyone who was hired before him has quit. My bro is ready to quit. He is looking for other jobs and will soon leave.
High turnover is the main reason for so many 'greenhorns'. NOT BECAUSE OF INDUSTRY EXPANSION. Its because of UNSAFE, HORRID working conditions.
A long prison sentence for well/mine OWNERS when their workers get killed would fix this problem.
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CHATTANOOGA (UTC/WRCB) -- It's a pretty simple equation for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's golf team: Finish in the top five this weekend at the NCAA Columbus Regional and the quintet advances to the NCAA Championship.
Of course, that's always easier said than done.
Though it was easy for the Mocs a year ago, when they made program history by sweeping team and individual honors at the NCAA Bowling Green Regional.
"We started off really well and were hanging around," recalled head coach Mark Guhne. "Then that last day we felt comfortable about making the cut for nationals, and we noticed we got real close to the lead. That's when it got really fun.
"It'd certainly be great to do that again."
It was a perfect storm that may be hard to recreate.
Steven Fox shot a course record to help put the Mocs in contention, then senior Stephan Jaeger made a charge to win medalist honors while the rest of the team turned in some of their best performances of the season.
The signs are there that it's possible, though, considering last year's Mocs had a mediocre regular season before running away with the SoCon title. This year's group, which returned every player but Jaeger, did the same as it set itself to peak at the right time.
"All of these guys have been to an NCAA Regional before, so we have plenty of experience," Guhne said. "All the guys seem to be playing really good right now. They're relaxed and out of school, so they're focused on golf."
Twice in its history, Chattanooga has advanced out of a regional. The first time was 2009 at Karsten Creek Golf Course in Stillwater, Okla., and the second was a year ago.
UTC tees off Thursday on the difficult Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio. History is on the Mocs' side as the women's team made its NCAA Championship appearance in 2009 advancing from this very site in just the second year of the program.
The Scarlet Course is a par 71, 7,286 beast. World-renowned architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie designed it and the course opened in 1938. It was updated and enhanced in 2005 and 2006 by another well-known golf figure, Jack Nicklaus. It last held a regional in 2008, the Central Regional, with Wake Forest winning with a 27-over par score of 879.
The Mocs are one of 13 teams and 10 individuals to square off on the difficult tract. Five teams and one individual on a non-advancing team travel on to Atlanta and the Capital City Club Crabapple Course for the NCAA Championship May 28-June 2.
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Momofuku famous pork buns. Image via Momofuku for 2
At 33 Michelin-starred chef David Chang runs an impressive food empire Stateside. In New York City his Momofuku restaurants include the Noodle Bar, Ssäm Bar, Ko, and Má Pêche as well as 5 Milk Bars in the city and 1 in Montauk, NY (Milk Bar is the bakery-inspired dessert branch of the Momofuku restaurant group). His style is inventive, blending Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Italian and French cuisine with dazzling effect.
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And the disgustingly young, cute-but-still-badass celebrity chef, called one of the best chef's in the world by Anthony Bourdain, is opening a grand location in Toronto this August (!!!!). Located next to Shangri-La Toronto, a new construction luxury hotel/condo residence at Richmond and University Ave, fans here are already in a lather. The mysterious Momofuku Toronto location is taking party bookings for the Toronto International Film Festival, when the chef himself will be in town.
So far details of what exactly is in store for the Toronto location are few and far between. What we do know is that the Toronto Momofuku project is Chang's biggest to date. The space is three stories with the potential for a concept resto on each floor. One interview suggested the main floor would a version of the Noodle Bar.
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Whatever it ends up being, Chef Chang does promise that while his famous pork belly buns and fried chicken will be on the menu, though he says he won't simply be cloning one his New York establishments. But really would that be so bad? Because check this out:
If you've got no plans to be in NYC this summer and can't wait till Toronto's grand opening, you can always pick up the Momofuku cookbook and try your own hand at masterfully done Asian fusion.
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Amy, Gerard and Mikey go the the beach.
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The next morning I woke up to a strange sound in the kitchen. I crept down the little ladder at the end of the bed and saw Mikey fast asleep. I quietly walked to the kitchen to find Donna and Gerard baking.
"Morning hun." Donna said cheerfully
"Hey." Gerard said while pushing a heart shaped cookie-cutter into a piece of dough.
"Hi. Whatcha making?" I said sleepily.
"Cookies. Wanna help?" Gerard asked cheerfully.
I nodded and walked over to stand next to Gerard. I picked up a star shaped cookie-cutter and pushed it into a sheet of dough.
"Where's mikey?" Gerard asked.
"He's still asleep." I answered.
"That kid can sleep all day. I swear. You can pour candle wax on that kid and he'll still sleep through it!" Donna said putting a full tray of cookies in the oven.
Gerard looked at me with a cheeky smirk on his face. I immediatly knew what he was planning.
"Umm. I'm just gonna go the the bathroom." I lied.
As soon as I was around the corner I pulled out my mobile and rung Gerards home number.
"I'll get that." He quickly snapped. "Hello?" he said grabbing the matches on the bench. He went around the corner and picked up a candle that was sitting on the table. We were both silently giggling as we lit the candle. Gerard picked up the candle and we crepped into the room where Mikey was fast asleep. Gerard slowly tipped the candle until the red wax dripped on Mikey's bare chest.
Mikey suddenly jumped up and squeeled.
"Shit! Omg what the hell!!" Mikey screamed.
Donna quickly ran in to Mikey's room
"What happened?" she squeeled.
Gerard and I stopped laughing and slowly turned around. Gerard placed the candle softly on the bedside table. Donna chuckled.
"I guess I was wrong." She laughed and strolled back into the kitchen.
"That was so not funny. What the hell were you thinking?" he said peeling the wax off.
"You're mom said that you would sleep through anything." I said.
"And we wanted to try it!" Gerard added. Mikey have us a dirty look.
"So when are we leaving?" Mikey asked to change the subject.
"As soon as we're ready." Gerard answered.
It took about an hour from the Way's house to the beach. It was really hot and sunny.
"Kay. Let's head down." Gerard said. We all followed him down the white sand and chucked down our bags.
"Race yah?" Mikey said playfuly.
"Got yah belt on?" i said sarcasticly and we ran and dived in to the cold, salty water. Gerard slowly ran behind us.
We spent the next 2 hours in the water. We got out and fell on our towels.
"What now?" Mikey asked.
I smiled.
"Let's build a sandcastle!" I said happily.
Gerard groaned.
"Really do we have to?" he wined.
"C'mon. It'll be fun!" I said.
I stuck out my lip and pouted.
"Okay." He sighed. I giggled and started to bunch up a heap of sand. After about 10 minutes later we had almost complete the castle. It was a huge lip of sand with about 15 little lumps around it.
"It need's a door." Mikey said.
He shoved his index finger in one of the lumps and it started to crumble a bit.
"Mikey get you're finger out of there!" I shouted. Gerard laughed at my comment.
"Okay dude. You have a REALLY screwed up mind!" Mikey said, still wriggling his finger around.
"Seriously Mikey, you're gonna break it!" I said to him.
He slowly removed his finger.
"I have an idea. Lets crush it!!" gerard smiled.
"But it's so pretty!" I said while I stood up to look at it.
"It's gonna be knocked down anyways." Mikey said.
"Okay. Get up." I sighed.
Gerard and Mikey stood on either side of me and grabbed my hands. We all jumped and landed on top of the now pile of sand.
"That was fun!" Mikey laughed.
"I feel kinda bad." I said sadly.
"Well we can re-build it! and then knock ot down again" Gerard said quietly.
"Not that bad!" I said.
After all that fun we went for lunch at a little hut near the beach. But before long we made our way back to the Way's house.
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Metro Parks is inviting the public to a March 7 meeting designed to obtain feedback on draft plans for equestrian/hiking trailhead amenities planned for the Paul Yost Recreation Area at Jefferson Memorial Forest.
The Paul Yost section - historically referred to as the Forest View section of the Forest - has long been a location for equestrian trails. Because of increased demand from trail users, Metro Parks is developing redesigned and expanded facilities to allow the section to meet its potential as the main equestrian area at the Forest as designated in the 2009 Master Plan.
The meeting will be held 7 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center located at 11311 Mitchell Hill Road. Parking is available at the Welcome Center and also immediately across Mitchell Hill Road near the entrance to Tom Wallace Recreation Area. Planning consultants from Verdant Design as well as Metro Parks staff will be on hand to unveil the draft site plan for the trailhead which includes horse trailer and vehicle parking, shelters, a restroom facility, as well as other equestrian amenities.
"The Paul Yost Area has been in need of upgraded facilities for some time and Metro Parks is glad to be able to plan multi-use facilities that will significantly improve the experience for equestrian users as well as hikers," Metro Parks Director Mike Heitz said.
An initial scoping meeting was held in spring 2009 to help determine the wishes of equestrian trail users. Funding for the development of detailed site plans and construction drawings was secured in 2010 with support from District 13 Metro Councilwoman Vicki Welch.
In some cases, Welch said, the funding her office provides for the Forest has been doubled by matching grant funds, which allows for even greater impact.
"I am very pleased to be able to assist with the funding of a new trailhead for the Paul Yost section," Welch said. "The Forest provides wonderful recreational opportunities for my constituents – and for all residents of Metro Louisville."
Currently, trailhead planning is being performed along with a redesign of the soft-surface trail system within the Paul Yost Recreation Area. Bid specifications for that related project are currently being prepared and groundbreaking on that project is expected to commence in the summer of 2011.
About the Jefferson Memorial ForestThe 6,218 acre Jefferson Memorial Forest, a woodland tribute to those Kentucky veterans who have served our nation during times of war, is Jefferson County's largest nature preserve and the largest municipal urban forest in the nation. The Forest is the flagship of Metro Parks' Natural Areas Division, which is entrusted with providing stewardship, nature-based educational programming, and outdoor recreation within nearly 7,000 acres of forest, meadow, and riparian habitats across Louisville Metro. Jefferson Memorial Forest offers a full range of recreational amenities, including weekend education and adventure programs, hiking trails, camping, fishing, horseback riding trails and picnic areas. For more information or to volunteer, go to www.memorialforest.com.


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The Prescott College Expressive Art Therapy Summer Institute brings masters in the fields of Expressive Art, Music, Dance Movement, and Art Therapy together with students and professionals for an unparalleled, intensive learning experience. Participants gain experiential knowledge of theories, applications, techniques, and methods.
The internationally attended Institute is the core foundation for students in the Expressive Art Therapy program at Prescott College. The Institute also provides opportunities for those who want to learn more about the field of Expressive Art Therapy to gain first-hand knowledge and experience. Participants gain knowledge and skills in applying Expressive Arts in work, educational, and community settings. All practitioners and interested community members are welcome.
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