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*As we close in on the end of March and SUPPOSEDLY the end of winter I would just like to remind everyone about the Drivers meeting coming up on April 12th. at Busters Bar and Grill. This is the first officially happening for the track this spring and is crucial that everyone attend, this is an opportunity to voice your opinions and here those of the track, it is also a very important that we get as many signed up for the Napa Auto Parts Series as we can as this is the back bone of the track and the more the better.
*We have been hinting about it for a while now but we can not make it official, Jacob Wilson will debut in a mustang Semi Pro car this spring leaving the Driving duties of the Undercover Dragster too his Dad Scott. The Wilson racing team purchase the mustang from Glen Hyland who used to campaign the car at Luskville Dragway in a number of class's. The car last saw competition in Super Pro and is set up for that, so the plans are to have Jacob compete in Semi Pro and run for Rookie of the Year, with Scott and good Friend Randy Bellefeuille running the car in Door Pro and maybe the odd Super Pro when split ladders are in affect. Scott is a smart racer and saw the positive concept of having a door car as well as a open bodied car, look for more too follow what Frank Mark and ADM Motorsports has already done, and now Wilson Racing. This entree also brings us to 16 cars which is a ear mark to say the least however when you go back four years ago when we introduced the class, we had 42 people put there name on a list, many who had no thoughts of being part of the class, which i believe all these ones do. So this is significant as we head into a season which is really important for the door class folks, stand up and be counted if you want more door car stuff.
*And the good news for Door Pro does not stop with us hitting the first 16, in fact the great news just keeps on coming as Gord Harling has added his name to the May 17th. Malcolm Carpentry Opening weekend race. Gord who hails from Sudbury will join a large contingent of Northern Racers who will be taking part in what is definitely going to be the Biggest opening weekend of all time. Gord Harling is another driver who is no stranger to the winners circle having picked up more than his share of big dollar bracket races some right at Luskville Dragway, Gord is a welcomed addition to the race. And the Great News continues as we hear from Darryl Jensen who runs out of Randy's Performance and is a former Semi Pro Points Champion. Darryl had plenty of news to tell us about including a major weight loss for both him and the race car for 2014. The car is being upgraded and updated at Randy's Performance Automotive and will be ready for action come opening weekend and in particular the first of the season Door Pro race. Darryl has made it clear he will run the entire series trying to take the title away from Kevin Morrow who is a tow time champion. Mr. Jensen who like myself is an avid Texas Holdem Poker Player, and here two Darryl has made things a little lighter, lighter for other peoples pockets that is as he has had a banner off racing season winning at the Poker Tournament wars.
* Couple of quickies, don't forget to plan for the Drivers Meeting which is fast approaching, and look for another US driver to sign in for the big 20,000 to win Super Pro High Roller event, someone who has never been part of the Bonanza but will this season. Speaking of dragsters one of our local guys sold his too a racer from Sudbury, full story next week.
It's amazing how things can turn around as most of this season has seen us talking mostly about the Super Pro High Roller events and not much about the Semi Pro big dollar shoot out for the same weekend AUG. 1st. And with the challenge from Frank Mark last week it did not take long for Canada's Premiere Foot Brake racer Fred Elliot and his wheel standing "Cuda" to make it very clear that he was in for the high roller, and was setting his sites directly on Frank Mark and his foray into the Semi Pro Ranks. Fred said he was always in and was just waiting for the best time to throw his name into the fray, and now that its a war the gloves have come off. Lori and Fred who will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary of racing with the Cuda and they say the teeth have never been sharper than they will be on the August Long Weekend. Now the excitement doesn't stop there as Fred will definably have a large group of younger fans, you see Fred and Lori have also made it clear that they are going to donate the $200. they take off Frank Mark too the Jr. Dragster Prize Package for the end of the season awards banquet. This is very typical of this couple of folks from Southern Ontario, and with out question when and if Frank and Fred come to the line together, we wont have to think very long to wonder who each and every Jr. Dragster competitor will be Cheering for. We want to thank Fred and Lori for there generous offer, and yes we want to thank Frank Mark for what looks like adding some race day excitement to what is already looking like a Record Setting weekend. I'm sure that there will very quickly be many more who will want to be part of what is shaping up to be one of the wildest Semi Pro Races of all time. Would also like to thank Mike Lacelle for the pics below.
Will Katib is someone I have known since the end of the 1980's, a hard working individual who was operating his own pizza place's back then, a job that required long, long hours of work. Willy was also someone who loved cars, and loved fast cars and drag racing so obviously we had a great deal in common. I can remember many times stopping into Willy's Pizza Place for some great pizza, and a awful lot of drag racing talk. When the big chain pizza's virtually took over and made it hard for a independent to survive Willy went on too something he was also a professional in, and what he was really trained for and opened his current business in 1995. Willy's Alignment Center has evolved greatly over the years and today it specializes in front end alignment, but it is a full service auto repair shop, with a little leaning towards performance stuff as well. Located 2535 Blackwell St. unit 112 in Ottawa's east end Willy's Shop is a buy place no matter when your drop by, and to this day I still drop by, and even though we have to order in if we want Pizza, we don't have too order in if we want to talk about drag racing, as besides Willy you are quite app to run into a number of other drag racers also. And in 2014 Willy's Alignment will continue as a partner with Luskville Dragway and we are pleased and excited about this new partner. Willy has for all of these years been a avid drag racer and has been a huge supporter of Luskville Dragway for all of those years. Like many of today's current Super Pro Dragster Drivers Willy started out in a door car, a Camaro which turned into another Camaro which finally like all, turned into a rear engine dragster. In 2012 Willy made his latest acquisition and purchased his new Undercover Soft tail Dragster that has made him even more competitive than he has ever been, and a driver that is capable of winning any weekend. Katib Racing keeps his pulse on where he started his racing, in a door car, as he campaigns a wild wheel standing Chevelle along with long time friend and long time drag racer John Forsyth. In the middle of 2013 the team also added another Camaro too the shop which they hope to have out and running this season. Willy's Alignment Centre Super Sunday is set for June 1st. 2014 and will feature Super Pro, Semi Pro, Jrs. and Street Eliminator.
We continue to try and make one race a year a reminder of where we came from as we feel it is very important that we never forget that. So on Sept 7th of 2014 Luskville Dragway along with a number of car clubs that are muscle car oriented will present Classic Muscle Car Weekend and Nostalgia. This weekend will take us back too the days when you drove your car too the track, uncorked the mufflers and went racing. Drove your car too the track and jacked it up and switched your street tires for some narrow slicks and went racing and then did the reverse and drove it home. These where the days when you could buy a car out off the show room at the local dealerships that would go too the race track and with a little work run some very fast numbers. These where also the days when the car companies believed that what raced and won on Sunday sold in the show room on Monday, and it was true. Ford had their Mustangs and Tornio's, Dodge had their Cuda's, Super Bee's, Chargers and Challengers, Chevy had their Chevelle's and Camaro's and Pontiac had their GTO's. yes these where some great days to say the least. And with this new race that we have put together we hope too take us back too those days so we all can remember where we came from, and for those that have never seen it will be a great experience. We have a number of clubs working with us, and some of the guys and gals that still too this day come and run time trials with their nostalgia muscle cars. We hope that everyone will get involved as we hope to make this event a regular event each and every year. Their will be a special Nostalgia race for old timers who where part of the racing at Luskville Dragway when it began, all vehicles in the Classic Muscle Car race must be of pre 1980. We can also tell everyone that photographer Marc Lavergne a avid car guy will be bring some models out for anyone that would like a picture that is just a little different than what they may normally have. We will be having updates on this event as the off season rolls along, if you are part of a car club that would like too be part of this please contact us as the more the merrier. Click on the web link to learn more CLASSIC CAR WEEKEND
*As a lead to one of main stories this week, here is the first peak at the new Diamond Race Cars of the Angier Bros from Montreal, who have become involved very much with the racing program at Luskville Dragway. The picture kind of says it all as this is with out question one sharp looking car and is the first of two new cars that will come out of the shop for the Racing Bros out of Para Performance in Montreal. The car is fitted with the new front and rear suspension which has become a popular item over the last few years because it make for a much nicer ride on older tracks. Look the Angier's to have a new pic of this car very soon, with a winners circle sign in the background.
*We are also happy to announce that another one of the Tour Regulars has launched their won web site, which is good for everyone when this happens. This gives not only them, but also the sport of drag racing, the Napa Tour and Luskville Dragway or any other venue they visit more exposure to more people. So a big congratulations to Collin Peterson and all the folks at PandFRacing, don't hesitate to check them out at www.pandfracing.ca
*Made my annual trek to the NHRA Gatornationals, on Saturday March 15th. and with all the doom and gloom that has been passed around lately about the demise of drag racing and other forms of Motorsports, it was a pleasant surprise to see no signs of that at this event. In fact Car counts where up in most categories and the stands where packed, qualifying meant something in all of the upper class's with some big names not making the fields, disappointedly so for me, some Canadian teams that I have gotten too know over the years as well. It was nice to see Top Dragster front and center as it lead off the pro session on Saturday and Pro Mod was not reserved for the end of the day, in fact they where the first Pro cars down the track following the Top Alcohol Funny Cars, where they should be and not after the last nitro cars. I'm a firm believer in Pro Mod and Top Dragster for NHRA National Events, for Pro Mod they are going so fast anymore the only safe place for them is at NHRA prepped races, and Top Dragster is SO MUCH more exciting to watch compared too the Throttled Stopped, Totally Confusioning Super Comp Clones. Now all NHRA needs to do is add Top Sportsman to the weekend portion of their National events, run Super Gas and Super Comp on Wednesday and Thursday and I think they have a game plan that works. And for you Dodge Lovers where else will you find not one but two Dodge Daytona's running in Pro Mod, I'm a Chevy Guy and this was fun too watch.
*And speaking of Pro Mod, Paolo Giust called to let me know that he is heading back to the US for another NHRA race, the Lucas Oil Divisional at Virginia Motorsports Park, where he will continue to earn grade points running in Comp Eliminator. Here too NHRA has made a smart move opening up the new AA/PM Class in Comp where guys can run at NHRA events with their Pro Mod's, get them sorted out and get the ready for National event competition. Paulo and his team which includes long time Luskville Dragway Drag Racer Jamie Clarmo have their sights set on the National Record in this class on the weekend of April 4-5, Paulo has promised to keep us posted and i will keep everyone else in the loop when I get the info.
*As we talk about in the story below we have been spending a lot of time working the Opened Bodied High Roller for this years Bracket Bonanza, but it doesn't mean we have forgotten about our Door Pro Race coming up in May. This week Dan Allard reminded us not too forget about it, and too add his name to the list of potential winners for the Opening Day Weekend brought to you by Malcolm Carpentry. Dan who hails from North Bay says we will see lots of him and his wheel standing Vega this year, and where ever Dan is running, a trip too the winners circle is always possible. Dan who we first got to meet many years ago as the airport races took off up North, became a regular with is s-10 Truck and was a instant competitor from the early days. Dan is one of the many drivers from up north who have picked up a big win or two over the years at the airport races as well Luskville Dragway and other tracks the Napa Tour has visited. Dan who travels with a great group of guys which include Roger Leclair, Bill and Gord Harling, and Roch Beaudion are always a welcome group to pull into your facility. We will have some more Door Pro News that is pretty exciting next week, along with a good sign of Semi Pro.
We lead off this week with some Semi Pro news which we hope will kick start the excitement in this class like there has been in the Super Pro High Roller Class and in particular the opened bodied class which has 30 entree's at this time for this summers event. We have our first new Semi Pro High Roller entree and comes from a surprising car, but we think it might just start the wheels spinning very, very fast. Frank Mark has made it clear he will run in this class and has gone one step further has said he will put a $200 bounty on his head for anyone that takes him out in the foot brake class. This alone should create a large challenge to all as anyone taking out this entree will have won their own entree back right off that bat, and will obviously mean they are still in the running for the BIG prize money. We all know that this class is a foot brake class with no electronics and this will be enforced very strictly so as no one can question anything. How good a racer do you think you are, step too the plate and take out Frank Mark and win your entree fee back right then and there. The other big semi pro news this week is that Fred Ellis will defend his Napa Auto Parts Title, which he has pretty much owned the last few years. Fred who many believe is the very best foot brake racer in Canada will hit the trail in July with a trip to Elliot Lake where he has done very, very well over the years. Fred and Lori who have already booked Motel rooms and motor homes for all of the 5 Napa Tour Events so although this is good news for the series it is not good news for the competition. Fred is too Semi Pro what the Yankee's are to baseball and although he has not entered the High Roller as of yet you can bet he will be and will be aiming his sites at securing the extra $200. that is now up for grabs, is he in or out.
We are extremely pleased to announce are newest advertiser and marketing partner for 2014, Para Performance of Montreal has signed on for the upcoming 2014 season. The Shop which is located at 1916, ch Gascon Terrebonne, Montreal, Quebec can be reached at 450-492-0141. The shop which is owned and operated by true drag racers who can obviously give you the tech help you require if you are unsure of what you require. Para Performance was started by Francois Paradis in 1991 after Modik Performance closed its doors, with the Angier's Bros becoming partners in 2008.
The shop is a hub of activity in the Montreal area for motorsports enthusiasts and in particular Drag Racers from Quebec and Ontario. Paradise (hence the Para" name) as well as the Angier's have a deep well of drag racing experience, with many many wins under their belts and many more to come we are sure. The shop carries any and all performance products and if its something they don't have they will get it for you. The addition of this company as a advertiser for Luskville is exciting for sure as its the first Montreal advertiser since the days of Zeke's Performance, which is no long around these days. As we have said many, many times advertisers are the back bone of the track, and never more important than this year as we move towards as many improvements we can afford to do with a promise of more to come.
One of this area's leading performance shops, AUTOVATION Inc located at 507-11 Sweetnam Driver, Stittsville, Ont. just off Hazeldean Rd in Ottawa's west end has singed back on as a leading advertiser with Luskville Dragway for 2014. Derek Lamoureux the owner operator of this very successful business is with out question one of premier car guys in this city, and a specialist when it comes to import performance. AUTOVATION Inc. has been providing great service and exceptional value since October 2nd, 2002. Word of mouth about their tremendous service has brought them up to 8 bays and 5,000 square feet of shop to take care of your needs. Their team includes 8 motivated people: two technicians, Derek and Mike, two apprentices, Shoddy and Jack, our assistants Pierre and Tyler, and one counter person, Dillon. Together they can meet and exceed your expectation in automotive service. Their service team will go to any length to insure a proper repair with an honest price. Autovation is your complete automotive service facility with all the necessary equipment and diagnostics tools to repair all makes and models. Here is just a small list of performance work they can do for you Custom exhaust system installation, bending/stainless steel systems/ welding, Super/turbocharger installation, Controller/ECM Tuning and Installation, Unichip Installation and Tuning just too name a few. Autovation also provides a host of specialty services from aftermarket exhaust fabrication to performance upgrades. Autovation is able to provide services that not only fit your budget, but also meet your performance goals as well. Owner, Derek Lamoureux is not afraid to get behind the wheel of race cars either as he frequently runs in the Enduro Racing at the local stock car track and can be seen quite often at Luskville Dragway with his turbo charged BMW, which is very, very fast. Derek and his team are also responsible for many other sport compact cars that race at Luskville Dragway and will play a big part in the sport compact challenge that is coming up on June 8th. AUTOVATION Inc, will have the title rights to not one but two cruise nights for the 2013 racing season which are listed in the track section of this web site. For more info on AUTOVATION Inc. please visit their web site at www.autovation.ca
*This section, "the bits from the pits" is the scariest section for me each and every week, just ask Derek and Troy who I constantly bug to get new info. And, each and every week we always seem to have things to talk about in this section and for that I'm very pleased. And this week is no different as after getting back from a family vacation I was totally worried that we would have nothing to inform people about, as it was the low point of the off season, but boy was I wrong.
*We will be announcing a brand new advertiser next week as the spring rush begins and hopefully the snow leaves. Advertisers are the back bone of any race track and for Luskville Dragway we have been very, very fortunate to have our fare share of them over the years.
*Jeff Keyuk got his new ride home this week and even though there is snow in he background the site of a new race car gets everyone's heart racing. Everyone can get an early look at the new ride by coming out and joining us at Ottawa's Custom Car Show the first weekend in May at the Earnst/Young Centre as Jeff's car will be one of many on display in the Napa Auto Parts Luskville Dragway Display.
*Over the years I have seen many, many racers come through the gates at Luskville Dragway, some have stuck around and some have not, but it has been fun no matter what. A few years ago Jason Fletcher came on the scene and he has not only stuck around but has been a blast to be around at the track. He is one of those guys who just loves to go down the track, I mean if we would let him he would be going down the track well after its closed. THAT over the years has really told be a lot about people, whether they are there for the show or whether they are there because they really, really love the sensation of leaving the line, doing a burnout, and blasting down the track, Jason loves to blast down the track. He has been a welcomed addition to Semi Pro and this year he and his team are adding another semi pro Mustang too the fray. The Good Time Racing team will have last years crew members Tim and Andre Fearrey taking care of the driving duties in the new car which will run a full season. There is no question that this is some of the best news that has happened for the semi pro class in a while and lets hope that this momentum continues and we can grow on it. Matter of fact, we can tell you that we have a huge announcement for the semi pro high roller at Luskville Dragway's annual Bracket Bonanza which has been a little soft with entree's and we hope to turn that around starting next week. By the way there is more good news coming for Semi Pro, centred on the High Roller portion of the Bonanza, something that I think will excite everyone.
Anyone that knows me well, knows I am a drag racing fan, yes I happen to be lucky enough to own Luskville Dragway, and Lucky enough to have owned and driven some race cars over the years, but most importantly I AM A DRAG RACING FAN. I love this stuff, i have never got tired of seeing cars go down the track and let me tell you I have seen many many thousands of cars go down the track. And over the years I have let my heart get in front of my head when it comes to events and special programs at Luskville Dragway, something a good business man should never do, but i have never claimed to be a good business man. Back at the end of the 80's I got this idea too have a full tilt (1/4 Mile back then) Alcohol Funny Car show, as a kid growing up my dream was to own one, that never happened, but 16 Top Alcohol Funny Cars trying to qualify for 8 spots at Luskville Dragway was the next best thing. It happened, it was great, I was in heaven all weekend long, and two decades later we did the same thing with Pro Mods, and it two was THEE best event that ever happened at our track up until that time. And now we turn our attention to making the 33rd Annual Bracket Bonanza the biggest and best ever, and we have started that process by trying to hit 32 opened bodied cars for a $20,000. High Roller event, and we have been getting close all off season. Well this week we have gotten even closer with three more entree's which brings the total too 30 cars and closer and closer to 32. The owner/promoter of the I-Car Series, Richard Arnold along with long time supporter Denis Souliere have signed on taking us even closer and closer to that magical number. Richard who has been doing everything he can to keep Good Bracket Racing Events going in the Montreal area is also someone who understands the importance of supporting each other, supporting events that are good for the racers. Richard along with Denis are also very, very possible winners of the BIG DOLLARS which will be paid out at this years event. The third entree is probably one of the most important ones so far this season, Gary Wager a veteran drag racer from Belleville, has thrown his name into the hat and let me explain why it is so important. Gary is known for his Dodge Mirada Door Car, but he has been playing with a rear engine dragster lately, but he would be the first to tell you he does not have the experience that everyone else on the entree list has. But Gary made it very clear he wants to support what he believes is a good thing for the drivers, as well as a good thing for the sport. That says a lot and is one thing we have been pushing, and why we have been working very hard to come up with prizes for the drivers who don't get into the money, and there will be more. I sincerely hope that others will look at Gary's entree and follow suit, this is a racers event and if you believe in the success of drag racing and don't have your name on the this list, then your only kidding yourself. The Bonanza is the Nationals of Bracket Racing and the High Rollers have become the highlight of this weekend since its conception 5 years ago. I know that we have spend a lot of effort on the Door Pro, and door cars in general but my personal pet peeve this year is $20,000. to win the opened bodied event, and packed grandstands to watch this event.
We are very pleased to announce that we will once again be involved with Richard Arnold's Series Trailer Montreal and the race track at Mirabel called I-Car. Like our relationship with Shannonville in Belleville the joint partnership with Mirabel has been extremely good for everyone involved and has promoted our sport well and taken the racing programs to a whole new level. The Intertrack with Mirabel, Shannonville, and Luskville created some of the biggest Super Pro Class numbers at those tracks surpassing anything that was going on anywhere else in Canada. There has never been such a good working relationship with three race tracks like there is with these three at anytime every in the country and it shows, so many other tracks would benefit by doing the same, instead of trying build a wall around themselves, thinking they can survive that way. Country's don't seek out free trade deals with other nations for nothing, they do it as it makes the market a bigger place and that is pretty much what we have done with these relationships. All of the events that took place under the intertrack banner in 2013 where hugely successful, even when in some cases the weather man did everything possible to destroy it. The race that took place at Luskville Dragway on the Canada Day Weekend was with out question the best bracket race ever held there, and I think the same could be said about the race at Shannonville in Sept and the Ontario Quebec Challenge at I-Car at the end of Sept when 70 Super Pro Cars showed up. I can assure you that anyone that has a race track or a race series in this country would do almost anything if they could get 70 Super Pro Cars and we did it by working together. The dates for the first visit of ICar to Luskville will be the June 14-15 as part of the NAPA AUTO PARTS Super Charger Nationals, Luskville will then head to I-Car for the end of July (26-27) Series Trailer Montreal will then head back to Luskville on August 29-30-31 and then the final trip to I-Car for Luskville Dragway will be Sept 27-28 which is the 3rd. Annual Ontario-Quebec Challenge.
We are very pleased too announce that Winchester AutoPro one of our newest advertisers who signed on last season has once again did the same for 2014 with Luskville Dragway. Winchester AutoPro will be one of many advertisers who will be part of the Jr. Dragster Prize Pool for 2014 as we work to make this season's Jr. Program the best ever in this country.
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Whether you drive a 1969 Camaro, a 2014 Dodge Challenger, a Turbo Honda or a pick up truck, Luskville Dragway will have a number of reasons you should call this track your home. First off make no mistake about it street car racing is based on 1320 feet, and nothing but, which any street car driver will tell you and Luskville Dragway offers you a full quarter mile with plenty of shut down to get that fast baby stopped. The track is fully sprayed for all of its events including cruise nights which if you have ever been part of, know quite well are very, very popular. It doesn't stop there with 330 feet of concrete starting line, full night lighting , scoreboards, and printed time tickets with all of your increments on it. In 2014 like in 2013 Luskville Dragway will continue its Street for Trophy program which saw moderate success in its first year in a long time of being run with regular day race programs. Cruise Nights will of course take place each and every Saturday Night from the end of April until the first of October with a couple of Friday nights thrown in around our big events like the Bonanza and the Fall Finals. As we have wrote on a number of occasions many improvements are under way
*The May 17th Door Pro Race, as well as the series itself got a huge boost this week with the announcement from Bryan Thompson, of Brighton, Ontario, that he planned on not only being at the Opening Weekend 2014 race, but would run the series in search of the DOOR PRO TITLE. Bryan's 701/2 Camaro is one of the most unique cars, and in all likely hood one of the most photographed cars at any track it races at. The black beauty was constructed by Thompson himself in is a masterpiece in craftsmanship, and is part of the cars popularity, besides the fact you just don't see many of this type of Camaro. Bryan is also one of those racers who is easy too like, with his laid back attitude, and his quick to offer help and information to any who ask. Watching him deal with fans a couple of years ago at Luskville Dragway, allowing them to sit in his car and let them feel what it was like is just another one of this young mans professionalism at the race track. We have a great start to the Door Pro Series with a much more to come.
*Look for a big announcement surrounding the addition of another Semi Pro Car to the fleet at Luskville Dragway, all we can tell you at this time is it is a current Semi Pro Competitor, who drives a Ford in that Class and will add a second Ford, stay tuned, should have pics this week.
Precision Concrete Finishing is more than just an advertiser with Luskville Dragway, yes they are truly more than just that as they are racers and good friends. Carl Jessup has been a long time supporter of Luskville Dragway going back too the very early days many, many years ago. Carls Company Precision Concrete Finishing is the company that has always done the concrete work at the track, including the 330 feet long concrete staring line. Carls racing career is long and documented, with many wins and many championships, driving a varied number of different race cars over the years. Carl was one of the very first to carry a cooperate logo on the side of his race car, back in the days when he drove the "Hooters" and the Coors Light dragster for ADM Motorsports. When son Kyle took over the majority of the driving duties the too has continued the family tradition of winning and winning lots, both races and championships. To this day either of these drivers are considered a threat when ever and where ever they run, and they have proved that time and time again with numerous wins. Precision Concrete Finishing which is located in Renfrew, Ontario and operates in much of the valley as well as many jobs in Ottawa. Precision Concrete Finishing has held the title rights to the Mulligan Sunday event that takes place each year, and that will continue in 2014 as the event will be held on May 18th as part of the Malcolm Carpentry Opening weekend and will see super pro running for a purse of $2000. to win. As has been documented many times on this web site is the close relationship the Jessup Family has with the Malcolm Family and that has shown through once again as Son Kyle will once again drive part time for ADM Motorsports this season, as well as the Dragster owned by his dad. Kyle who stared his big time racing career with ADM will wheel the Teams new Pro Stock Truck in Door Pro, and anytime a split ladder is in order. Kyle who works with his Dad at Precision Concrete also spends any down time from the cement business working in the Carpentry Business with Malcolm Carpentry, mostly during the winter time. If you have ever been too a race at any track these two teams are racing at you quickly see the closeness as they to this day always park together and are always helping each other out. This relationship is just another example of the Family atmosphere we talk about that comes out of Luskville Dragway. Once again we are very pleased to have Precision Concrete support, cemented in the history of Luskville Dragway. So mark it down May 18th Precision Concrete Finishing Mulligan Sunday at Luskville Dragway.
We have lots of great news surrounding the Dragster side of the Big Dollar High Roller race scheduled for this years 33rd. Annual Bracket Bonanza as not only did we come closer to 32 cars but we now have a title rights holder. Busters Bar and Grill has stepped up and taken the title rights to what will now be called the BUSTERS BAR BIG DOG SHOOTOUT and will come with some good things for the drivers. If anyone has ever seen the Busters Logo you can quickly understand where the new title came from and will come with the addition of one driver getting a FREE ENTREE. Yes that is correct of all the drivers who are entered in the event on Aug 2nd a draw will take place after the second round of eliminations and one driver from the "non winners side" will have his entree fee returned as Busters Bar and Grill will pay for that driver. But it doesn't end there as the Official Fuel Supplier of Luskville Dragway, and the Napa Money Tour, Pro Fuels will give away a drum of alcohol which will be done in the same manner with all drivers entered having a chance to win it with a draw after first round of eliminations. We can also point out that the winner of this event will receive an NHRA Wally for his or her victory as well as everything else. This is only the beginning of what we believe is about to grow and grow as we have been talking with many advertisers with the hopes of making this race the biggest thing ever. We are working very hard to find a advertiser to allow us to have a $500 low qualifier award as well, so if you want some great exposure give us a call.
And speaking of getting a call, we are extremely pleased to also announce that thanks to call from Steve Parkhurst of Parkhurst Motors and their race team, we are now very close to that magical 32 car count as the family owned race team has entered both of their new dragsters for the race. The Parkhurst Family has been instilled in the Drag Racing community from the days of late Jim Parkhurst the patriarch of the Parkhurst Race team. These days Jims Son Steve along with his mother Brenda continue that tradition as they guide grandson's Brandon and Daniel as they continue the evolution of the sport. The family purchased two new Diamond Dragsters this off season, and have now entered both of them into what is going to be history for drag racing in our area and a race that both cars on this team are capable of winning. As of this writing it was confirmed that talented Brandon Barker would drive one of the new cars in the Busters Big Dog Shootout, and that the second car driver would be decided come race weekend. But let no one doubt that both of these entree's will be more than ready, and capable of winning the big one. Also adding their name to what is definitely going to be the biggest thing ever locally for dragsters and opened bodied cars, Ray Bros. Racing with driver Becky Ray Gauthier taking us closer and closer to 32 cars. Becky is no stranger too the winners circle winning many times, and winning track championships, Father Ray has been involved with drag racing since the days of "Mohawk Dragway" in Desoronto. Shannonville and Luskville have a unique relationship and have for decades now, working closely together to make things better for both tracks and the drivers that compete there, and that continues in 2014 also. The addition of these three drivers shows how serious the racers, and promoters of these two tracks believe in each others programs and supporting them. This brings us to 27 cars and only 5 away from 32 which we firmly believe we will hit, and obviously we will work very hard too. If you are a opened bodied driver of any sort, dragster or altered then it hard to believe you would not want to be part of this event.
Most of the time when we start these stories we go back too the very beginning's but the truth of the matter is in this day and age we need only go back to 1999 and our first visit to Elliot Lake. The signing of our first contract with city and retirement living to bring Drag Racing to the North has changed drastically since. Years later we would take our traveling road show too North Bay, and the North Bay Airport, where most believe because of its success at the airport spurred the interest of some to build a drag strip for that area, which they did do. And 3 years ago a new stop once again was added, just like Earleton, Maniwaki, Kirkland Lake and North Bay Wawa saw the benefit of having a huge Motorsports event coming to their fare town. Wawa was however the furthest we had ever gone and there was some concern that the Tour Regulars would not travel, WRONG as they did. The town had a small population, could we put enough spectators in to make it viable, YES we did, with much thanks too people like Lori Johnston who was the lead person for the event in Wawa. Well after two years of growth we now head into our 3rd. year and work is going on at a bigger pace than at anytime in the previous two years. The event has grown to the point where others have been appointed to carry some of the load which in the long run should be even better for the event. The first season saw more cars than anyone really expected, and year two saw an increase in those numbers which made everyone pretty excited. So with the third year coming upon us we all know that everyone will have to work twice as hard to make 2014 even more successful and success is the key to any events continuation. Some things will change as for the first time Diamond Jim will not be part of the event as you have read on this web site a number of weeks back. Like Luskville Dragway, The Wawa race will not be the same with out him, but a good friend and someone who was part of Jim's entertainment package at Elliot Lake will be there this summer. "Nitro Mike" and his wild PT Cruiser Wheel Stander will Stand in for Jim so too speak and help the rest of us entertain all that come to the race. And come we hope they do as our total goal this season is too surpass last years spectator and race car counts in an effort too make sure the event is around for ever. So spread the word Aug 8-9-10 Wawa, Ontario, the trip too the North alone is worth the price of admission.
Luskville Dragway has been very fortunate to have some very long dedicated advertisers who have been with us for many, many years, and Kendall Motor Oil is on of those such companies. Kendall Oil is by no means a stranger too the drag racing world as you would have had to be blind not too have seen this name on the sides of many a drag car over the years, everyone from Funny Car standout Ace Manzo, too NHRA Pro Stock leader V. Gaines as well as many, many sportsman drag racers. The Kendall Refining Company was founded in 1881 in Bradford, PA, to refine local grade crude oil into kerosene, lubricants and greases. The Kendall brand has introduced a number of significant industry firsts, including the first oil designated for winter use, the first prepackaged and factory sealed one-quart oil can, as well as the first 2,000-mile motor oil, which prompted the introduction of the brand's iconic Two Finger logo. Kendall Motor Oil is distributed in the Ottawa area through W.O. Stinson & Son's.


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|February 1st, 2008, 11:36 AM
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Can you identify painting? Have Photo!
Thank you in advance for helping me identify this painting. I just purchased it at a local auction because I fell in love with it at first site. I am very inexperienced with paintings and really only pay attention to the ones that catch my eye. I was finally able to upload a picture, but I will leave my description as the photo is very small.
For starters, it is in it's original frame which had paper backing over the back of the canvas. There are nails surrounding the back of the painting holding it in place with the frame. One can tell it's never been removed. I wish I could date how old it is, but I have no clue. The painting surrounds 2 women which I would say are dressed in kind of "Victorian style" dresses. The lady sitting down is it a light colored green dress. Fairly low cut with short sleeves that turn in to lace and end a little past the elbow. This lady is also playing a harp which is slightly tilted back on her right shoulder. The woman's face is breathtaking with a solemn, peaceful expression and very youthful but oldest of the two. Her hair is pulled/pinned back to flow down her back (this you can't see, but can imagine it's beauty). Underneath this part of the painting is excellent reflection of her dress and harp, it's as if she is sitting on a mirror. The second woman in the painting is standing behind her, sporting the same style of dress with a couple differences. Her dress is gold in color, low cut with lace above the breasts and what appears to be a broach in the center. Her dress is also "off the shoulders" and her arms are placed in front of her hanging elegantly, meeting at the hands. Her hair is also pulled/pinned back to reveal her beautiful face which appears to be younger than the other woman, but equally as breathtaking. They are both in front of a full "floor to ceiling" paned window with what appears to be a turquoise drape pinned back to allow the sunshine through. This is also giving the mirror effect throughout the room as further away from the window the mirror effect fades. On the right of the drapes is where the painting actually begins. There is what appears to be a statue of some type of soldier/guard (not sure as there is only part of him painted) standing atop of a waist high piece of furniture. The left of the drapes is the corner of the room where the wall is painted in what I would call a dirty white or an ivory color ( I haven't seen this color before so it's hard to describe). The first thing on the wall is a gold candelabra with 4 white candles. Next to this is a painting which has no theme but only shadowing, this is followed by the matching candelabra. Below the painting and directly behind the ladies is what appears to be a Victorian styled wall-table. It too is waist high when comparing it's size to the lady standing. Only 3 quarters is shown as it is behind the women and it sports a small vase. The only detail that stands out is the front leg that is shown which curves out then back in then out again at the base. (I really don't know if this is "Victorian style" furniture, but that is what I call it ~ I could be totally wrong about this) Just past the last candelabra appears to be another corner and the split in the room goes from floor to ceiling. Along the next wall is a massive fireplace with mantle. The fire is not lit, but has a few pieces of wood in the stand. The mantle is the same color of the walls with the exception of the brick surrounding the opening of the fire place. The mantle has a brilliant, single candelabra with a white candle. ( I say brilliant because it appears to be silver and it actually appears to be shinning due to the sunlight). In the middle of the mantle is a clock that appears to be either at 10:40 or 4:50ish. ( I would say appearing in to this painting one would loose track of time anyway and timing would be totally irrelevant) Above the clock/mantle is another wall painting that is oval, but framed in a rectangular frame. I can only see the base of the painting and can not see any objects, just the fact that it's a painting of some sort. In front of the fireplace, towards the middle of the room, and also the end of the painting from the left side, is a small, round stand-table that has a group of white flowers in a vase with many of it's green leaves showing. Beside the flowers, is what appears to be some sort of "tea pitcher" (I may be wrong on this detail also, as I'm not sure what it is, but it does resemble a very old, hot tea server). It is a mix of blue/gray in color. Directly beside this is a small box. I have no idea what it is, but it is a brighter blue in color. In today's world it resembles a plain blue pack of cigarettes, but I'm sure that's not what it is. Maybe a matchbox or deck of cards??
I believe this is about every detail I can describe about the painting. The canvas measures 30" wide by 22" tall, not including the gold frame that appears to have been built around it. It is quite hefty with being around 20 lbs. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me. If you would like a picture emailed to you, let me know and I would be happy to do this. I am anxious to know the history behind this painting and wish I knew more about it. There is a signature at the bottom right, but appears so faint I can't be 100% sure of any letters. It almost looks like a capital G at the start and maybe a capital H somewhere at the start of the last name, but this is just speculating and is probably wrong...
Thanks again for reading this is and offering to help with this mystery, I truly appreciate any help you may offer.
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|April 3rd, 2008, 12:39 AM
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I have just read your posting about a painting with two ladies and a harp along with a picture of your painting. I have a painting just like it except mine appears to be painted on a textured 'board or cardboard'. The signature as you described it also appears in my painting. There is a brown paper wrap on the back with a name pencilled on it but the writing is difficult to decipher. It appears to be HARMEVEJ, then again, maybe not. Following is a notation of S-171. My husband and I purchased the painting from a neighbor while living about 10 miles outside of London, Kentucky some time between January 1978 and September 1979. We do not know how long the neighbor had the painting but he was real big on shopping flea markets and second-hand stores. I have spent some time trying to find to identify the painting myself.
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|November 3rd, 2008, 11:14 PM
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I also have this painting. The way the first lady described the painting is exactly waht mine looks like. I also looked at the attaced picture and the frame looks almost identical. Mine is a "replica" of the original. I understand it is a very popular painting. From what I have been told there are alot of replica's out there. The original, from what I have been told, is hard to find. I purchased mine from an Antique store in Nags Heads, NC. I'm not sure of the artisits name but the lady who sold it to me knows. I will call her and see if she can remember the name. When, and if I find out, I will let you guys know.
|November 13th, 2008, 11:57 AM
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Growing up my parents had this painting (I assume it was a replica) hanging in our dining room. It was destroyed years ago but I've never forgotten it. My siblings and I have tried to find it and/or have it identified as well but no luck. I'm anxious to see if anyone here finds the answers.
There is another painting, though, that always seemed to me to "go" with this one. Same time period, clothing, setting, etc. I cannot describe it in detail as I haven't seen it since I was a little girl and it belong to my great aunt who lived in another state. The women were at a piano instead of a harp. A grand, I believe - maybe a baby grand? One was playing, one was standing. Does anyone have a picture of that one by chance?
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|November 24th, 2008, 07:01 PM
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Thea, I'm trying to track down the artist and title of the painting with two ladies and a piano, too! One of our elderly neighbors has it on her wall, has had it for years and years and there is no information on the back of the picture. If you find out any of this info, please email me at
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|December 5th, 2008, 05:11 AM
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Well I found this one quite interesting as I also remember this artist from when I was young. Could it be Frederic Mizen? http://www.ditlef.com/mizenteal.html
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|December 5th, 2008, 05:22 AM
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Arrgh... forgot.... The OP's paintng is....drum roll.... "Harmony" by Gail Frank, however. the others may be Fredric Mizen.
|March 6th, 2009, 12:46 PM
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Hi, Yeah! I too have this painting of the lady playing the harp and the girl standing behind her. It was given to me and my husband about 20 years ago. It belonged to his 94 year old grandmother who probably bought it in a yard sale. The name is there but unclear as to the print. Anyone find out anything else.. We are in Chesapeake, Ohio.
|March 6th, 2009, 01:37 PM
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lady playing the harp
I too have this painting. It was given to my husband and I from his 94 year old grandmother, she states that she thought she bought it in a yard sale in Chesapeake Oh or that area of surrounding towns. We have had it for about 20yrs. and who knows how long she had it before giving it to us. We know nothing about it. The signature is too hard to make out. We don't know the age or if its a replica. or if its a watercolor or if its victorian or anything else for that matter. The lady playing the harp and a lady behind her is a beautiful piece. Love to know its history?
|March 9th, 2009, 04:17 PM
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We have found that this painting is Gail Frank and It is called Harmony.
|March 24th, 2009, 09:18 PM
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I was very happy to come across this thread tonight. I also have this painting and wanted to find out more about it. I would love to know more about the artist and this particular piece, but haven't located much at all online doing different searches. If anyone has any additional information, please post it. Thanks so much!!
|June 24th, 2009, 03:21 PM
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The picture of the victorian lady sitting at the piano and the other standing behind her is titled "Reminiscing" by Frederic Mizen.
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|September 3rd, 2009, 09:33 AM
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These beautiful prints of the ladies and the piano or harp are actual prints or lithographsthat were mass produced years ago. We hold estate auctions and we sold the piano print a few years ago. Now we have the harp print in a upcoming auction. You can see a photo of this framed print at brandonauctionsales.com. Click on pictures to view.
|September 3rd, 2009, 12:46 PM
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I have a painting with mary jesus john martha and joseph I found it in the garbage it is very very old I can not find out anything about it please help me, I am sorry if I have done wrong but not to good on computer yet Thank you.
|November 25th, 2009, 10:48 AM
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I have this painting and it is Harmony by Gail Frank. The only way I figured it out was by looking up the artist M. Ditlef that is printed on a painting i thought may be by the same artist as the one you are talking about. That painting was titled Sonata, and then i looked at the other artists on the website and found Gail Frank and realized that painting is called Harmony. :]
|November 25th, 2009, 11:19 AM
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I replied to this a few minutes ago and I was examing both the paintings by Gail Frank & M. Ditlef. It is my understanding that Antonio Ditlef was related to M. Ditlef, or perhaps they were the same person. Anyways, I think Gail Frank was a relative, friend, or the same person. The paintings Harmony by Gail Frank & Sonata by M. Ditlef are in the same house. It may just be the same-style house, but I highly doubt this. The walls are the same color. The curtains are the same color. The fireplace is the same. The girls are wearing similiar dresses and even look the same. They also have the same hairstyle.
|September 24th, 2010, 10:00 PM
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i just recently bought a 'Harmony' painting by Gail Frank too. Bought it at a flea market while visiting family in IN. I live in southern IL. I was wondering if any one knew the age of this painting ? I know it is real old. Mine had glass in front broke. But, painting is fine. Plan on replacing the glass to it.
|September 24th, 2010, 10:13 PM
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I just recently purchased this same painting "Harmony" by Gail Frank. I bought it at a flea market. While visiting family in IN. I am from southern IL. although it had a broken glass to it. The painting was fine. We have plans on replacing the glass to it. But, was wondering if any one knew how old it is? I can tell it is very old.
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Yes but does any one know how old it is or the value ?
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The Curate's egg is a phrase which entered the English language from the satirical magazine punch. In a cartoon from the 1890s, a lowly curate is portrayed trying to impress his superior at dinner. The bishop notices that he is eating a bad egg, but the curate cheerfully replies that it is not a problem because it is 'parts of it are excellent'. Which, if it needs saying, is obviously nonsense as an egg cannot be good in parts, if it is bad, it is bad.
I was thinking about this last week when we were discussing some details about urine diversion dry toilets. Which are often called composting toilets.
In reading material about them, I began to notice that there was a divide between the way they are understood - some think of them as imperfect anaerobic digesters, others as imperfect aerobic composting units. And the problem is that in thinking in such a linear way about them (in either direction) seems to discount the possibility that they can be both - both operating aerobically and anaerobically at the same time. And also seems to avoid the point that like the curate's egg, however you try to dress them up or however you try to understand the processes, they're still imperfect.
And this becomes important when people know that they are imperfect and are aware that some better options exist. I was reading this interesting story about a backlash against the VIP latrines in eThekwini (which I have been reading quite a lot about recently). The municipality has a policy of constructing VIP latrines as a low-cost way to provide people with better sanitation. This involves building the units and also having them emptied periodically. They have also now suppled 80 000 simple urine diversion toilets, where the faeces falls into buckets that the users have to empty.
According to the article, 88.3 of people in the area have flush toilets and those who have only the UD bucket toilets are saying that they should have flush rather than the UD or VIP systems. They are saying that the options they are given are Curate's eggs.
Which is an interesting point of human psychology. I was reading previously about communities who were exposed to idea of sanitation via CLTS rejecting the whole thing because they'd been told that their aspirations were too high. Here, the toilets are being rejected because people know that better sanitation options are available and therefore by being offered something which is perceived as being of low quality, they're being treated like second-class citizens. Of course, they are right, they are being treated like second-class citizens.
Rationally, though, it doesn't seem to make much sense. If you have no sanitation and someone offers to give you something, you are supposed to welcome and use it. Even if you are aware that better options exist, you are supposed to stoically welcome the development as a first step for you on the sanitation ladder.
I just don't know what you do when a #WASH intervention is rejected because users know that you could/should be giving them something better.


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Use Extension Cables
As with regular electronic devices, with USB devices there are USB Extension Cables that can connect USB devices or shorter USB cables together. You can purchase extension cables that connect single or multiple devices over longer distances. You can purchase shorter extension cables for in-room use or longer "active†(or repeater) extension cables that can boost the USB signal across greater distances. You can also link several extension cables together to boost signals across greater distances, or buy a single long cable with extra transmission-boosting properties.
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Another way to extend the reach of your USB cables is to convert from cables to a wireless system. Here, you will need to purchase a wireless transmitter and then connect that to the central or "hub†device (often this is your computer). For each device that requires a USB connection, you will then need to disconnect the cables and go in and set the device permissions to allow wireless connection instead.
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Very Inspiring if you are a freedom loving American
My name is Brett Kitchen. My family tree of entrepreneurship dates back to my Great, Great Grandfather on Jersey Island off the coast of England.
From the earliest time I can remember I had business, money, and adventure on my mind. It gets me juiced to see someone take an idea that existed only in their minds, and breathe life into it. To create value out of thin air and create success for themselves and their family...and then using that success to experience great things the world has to offer.
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A lot has been said about freedom of speech in America based on A&E's response to Phil Robertson's comments about gays.
Many feel he's being censored, that he should be able to say what he wants to say, without being pressured to be politically correct. ( I Hate the entire concept of politically correct btw!)
I've seen a ton of comments of people outraged about how "We live in America!" "Phil can say what he wants, it's his right!" "It's freedom of speech and A&E has to respect that!"
Here's the problem…
I'm a business owner. I have employees. I have clients.
I'm in business to provide for my family, and make sure my employees, who depend on me for their livelihood, have a job tomorrow.
In this case, A&E is Phil's employer and the viewers are their clients.
They are in business to keep clients happy and make a profit.
If I had an employee publicly say something that offended a group of my customers, it's my right to fire that person for losing me money.
That's a good business decision; get rid of people who are losing you money.
This is not a matter of whether or not the constitution allows any person to say whatever they want.
That much is true.
However, the constitution does not guarantee that anyone can say whatever they want without consequences.
It's A&E's freedom to do whatever they see fit with their company and the people who work for them. If that means they need to fire someone, so be it.
So, this is not a freedom of speech issue. It's bigger than that.
There are more significant issues at play here than fighting over whether Phil should have been fired for what he said.
The majority of the Duck Dynasty fans are obviously in support of Phil. They share his Christian faith, as do I. We agree that homosexuality is a sin, and brings with it the destruction of communities, families, and ultimately god has destroyed entire civilizations because of this perversion.
If viewers don't agree with his ideology, many still believe he should be able to share his views without being penalized and punished by losing his show.
So here's the curious question…
…and here's what gets me passionate about this subject…
You see, I've had enough.
I'm sick and tired of having homosexuality shoved down my throat every time I turn around.
So why did A&E fire Phil if it isn't a freedom of speech issue?
Could it have been for more profits? To appease their millions of viewers?
Not likely. I can't imagine they are that dumb.
The majority of Duck Dynasty fans support Phil. A&E would definitely have known this well before this incident, based on the content and viewership of the show.
They would also know that by firing Phil, they would be alienating many of the viewers of the most popular show in Cable history.
This is obviously not a good business decision.
So why did A&E do it then?
Because it's not about profits; it's not about freedom of speech; it's about morality.
It's about good and evil. It's about right and wrong.
The media in this country is Hell bent on destroying any morality left in the culture of America.
Just look at the video games put out these days; disgusting, filthy, and violent.
Celebrated movies chock full of the F-word, have made this filthy language socially acceptable and common place in business, sports and in the daily use of many Americans without a second thought.
Taking the Lords name in vain is now done so incessantly that you can't even watch a family show without kids hearing it half a dozen times.
The sexual promiscuity is rampant in almost all entertainment. Sex before marriage is the norm, sex for teenagers is just fine, and going home with someone the night you meet them is acceptable behavior. In what world does this lead to good things?
It's no wonder the family unit is so decimated. This is what kids and teenagers are learning in their young years…it's no wonder poverty is so rampant. It's no wonder sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in young people, and bi-sexual and gay men.
And if this wasn't bad enough…
…then there's the homosexuality.
Most statistics I've seen show somewhere between 2-3% of the entire US population is homosexual.
Statistically speaking this is a tiny percentage of the whole…
…yet everywhere we turn homosexuality is being shoved down our throats.
I just did a quick survey of 4 of my family members asking them what TV shows have homosexual characters or inappropriate sexual storylines in them. Starting with the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade promoting cross dressing men in dresses, the discussion led to many of the other most popular shows on prime time TV…there seems to always have to be a gay or lesbian character promoted.
A few we came up with in 2 minutes were; Nashville, Chicago Fire, Survivor (often has gay cast members), along with The Biggest Loser and the Amazing Race. There's The Talk, The Chew, Greys Anatomy, Modern Family, and of course Glee which is directly targeting the youth.
I, for one, am sick and tired of seeing it everywhere.
This is why I wrote A&E, and GLAAD. This is why I wrote to Cracker Barrel and they immediately changed their position (Which, by the way, is a testament to the power of the people, you and me making OUR voices known.)
This is why I am writing this blog post. Blogging is not my business. I own 2 very successful companies, and I'm a father of 3 and husband. I have better things to do than fight about inconsequential matters. But this is not inconsequential. This is a fight about the future of our country.
And lest I'm misunderstood…I'm sure I will be attacked for it, like many others…I don't hate gay people. I am not homophobic. I believe that Jesus Christ taught us to love one another. I try to live by that teaching.
If someone wants to be gay, that is their right, I'm not going to agree with it, but so be it.
Do you ever ask yourself "Why does the vocal gay and lesbian crowd find it necessary to push their agenda on me?"
Just do your thing and leave us alone. But that's not going to happen. That's not part of the agenda to spread their way of life.
However, you and I will be attacked if we make our voices known in this fight.
It is right out of the liberal playbook to label anyone who doesn't agree with them, anyone who doesn't want this filth in front of their kids (or themselves) homophobic, hateful bigots with no tolerance.
They use a form of bullying to get people on their side of the issue…
…in psychology this is called Demonizing. It's a tactic used to manipulate people into softening their position or abandoning it altogether so they don't feel stupid.
This is a psychological form of bullying.
The thought process is this…
"If all people who oppose homosexuality being shoved down their faces are hateful, homophobic bigots…Geeze," people think, "I don't want to be a hateful bigot, so I'll just let it go."
That's the effect that demonizing has on people. It's incredibly effective, but it's a way to manipulate you and I, to make us feel bad for standing our ground.
I am raising 3 young children and I am teaching them what is right and what is wrong. Homosexuality is wrong.
When you are trying to stay clean you don't go out and roll around in the mud.
A&E is either part of Hollywood's agenda to push filth, sex, homosexuality, vulgarity and destroy the family unit. Or they are being bullied by the vocal LBGT group, GLAAD.
Either way, it's not going to end well for them until they listen to their viewers and bring Phil back.
This is how we take back control of our media, of our country, of our culture. Not standing down when someone calls us bigots for standing up for what is right. Not sitting idly by when our voices are needed to let people know what we stand for.
One of my favorite quotes is from Edmund Burke "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
It's our obligation to take action, to make sure the country we live in is made by us, so our freedom of religion, choice, speech, and financial freedoms are protected.
Brett Kitchen
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Becoming your own banker really requires a shift in mind set. We've been programmed for so long with how things work that it takes awhile sometimes to reprogram ourselves to truly think like a banker would. The first time you hear about a 101 Plan, you'd probably start thinking about how you are going to use your Plan after capitalizing it.
For most people, that starts with paying off high interest credit cards or even car loans, but after diligently practicing the concept for some time you maybe begin to notice that the cash values in your policy will increase over time and at some point you may not have any more personal debt to finance, this is a wonderful feeling and perfect time to really start thinking like a banker would.
You see, in order to make money, banks and finance company must first have capital then they lend that capital to somebody else who needs it, for a fee. When the cash value in your policies begins to increase beyond your own needs, you can follow the lead of the finance companies by lending it out to others, for a fee.


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A Hampton man was shot in his home Monday afternoon when robbers broke in and demanded cash and drugs.
A Hampton man was shot in his home Monday afternoon when robbers broke in and demanded cash and drugs.
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