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Posted 25 February 2012 - 08:55 AM
Court Upholds DNA Sample Law in California A federal appeals court has ruled that California law enforcement officials may take DNA samples from anyone arrested on felony charges without violating unreasonable search and seizure rights. In their ruling, the court compared the practice of taking oral DNA to fingerprinting suspects, a legal practice decades old. The challenge to the practice was filed by a group of Californians arrested but never convicted of alleged felonies. Carol J. Williams, LA Times 02/24/2012 Read Article: LA Times
Suit to be Filed Against Salvation Army A civil liberties group in New York has said they will file a lawsuit against the Salvation Army, alleging religious discrimination. The group said the Salvation Army is "forcing some employees to acknowledge the charity's mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ." The suit also claims the group forces social workers to reveal their church affiliations and how often they worship. Robert Gearty, New York Daily News 02/24/2012 Read Article: New York Daily News
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Posted 25 February 2012 - 08:56 AM
Single and Double Jogging Strollers Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 3,000 single and double jogging strollers due to injuries that can occur due to a fall hazard. Imported by Kelty, the agency said the font wheel can come off during use, causing the stroller to fall over. There have been three reported incidents, which included fractured bones to adults and minor cuts and scrapes to children. Staff Report, The Sacramento Bee 02/23/2012 Read Article: The Sacramento Bee
Wrongful Death
Concussions Caused Suicide of NFL Player, Suit Says The family of form NFL player Dave Duerson has filed a lawsuit against the league after Duerson took his own life. The lawsuit claims Duerson was led to do so by brain damage he developed from concussions during his time as a player, and the suit says the league knew these types of injuries could occur, but hid the information. The Duerson family is one of nearly 660 retired NFL players suing the league over concussion-related issues. Dan Pompei , Chicago Tribune 02/23/2012 Read Article: Chicago Tribune
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 11:35 AM
Jury Awards $7.3 Million for 4Runner Accident The parents of a boy who was paralyzed in a rollover accident in a Toyota 4Runner were awarded $7.3 million in a lawsuit filed against Toyota. The lawsuit claimed the vehicle had a propensity to roll over in certain situations due to its "high center of gravity," to which the jury agreed. The jury computed compensation at more than $12 million, but found the boy 40 percent responsible for the accident, which reduced the damages. Jesse Bass , The Jackson Clarion-Ledger 02/24/2012 Read Article: The Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Business Litigation
Bank Settles Fraudulent Underwriting Lawsuit Michigan-based Flagstar Bank has agreed to a $133-million settlement with the federal government in a lawsuit accusing the bank of "fraudulent mortgage lending practices." According to the lawsuit, Flagstar allowed unqualified employees to approve loans backed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that did not comply with federal underwriting requirements. As part of the settlement, the bank has agreed to provide additional training to its employees and terminate the senior managers who oversaw the bank's underwriting. Katherine Yung, Detroit Free Press 02/25/2012 Read Article: Detroit Free Press
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 11:35 AM
16,000 Gas Powered Blowers Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 16,000 gas powered backpack blowers due to a potential fire hazard. Manufactured by ECHO, Inc., the agency said the fuel line may have been damaged during assembly, which could result in a fuel leak during use and cause a fire. There have been no reports of injuries associated with the recalled product. Staff Report, PR Newswire 02/23/2012 Read Article: PR Newswire
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 11:36 AM
School District to Pay Ex-Teacher $1.1 Million A former teacher in Charlotte, N.C., has been awarded more than $1.1 million from a local jury in a lawsuit filed against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools over what the plaintiff calls a "forced resignation." The man claimed he was "misled and intimidated" into signing a resignation form after several students complained that he "improperly touched him" - charges of which he was acquitted. The lawsuit states the plaintiff was told if he resigned, no investigation would take place, but if he did not, he would likely be fired. Ann Doss Helms, Charlotte Observer 02/25/2012 Read Article: Charlotte Observer
Couple Not Told Their Fetus was Unhealthy, Suit Says A Bozeman, Mont., couple have filed a lawsuit against local healthcare providers after their child was born with cystic fibrosis. The parents claim a nurse failed to inform them that blood tests could have shown the child was at high risk for the disease while still in the womb. The couple claim in the suit that they would have terminated the pregnancy had the proper testing of the fetus' health been conducted. Staff Report, Great Falls Tribune 02/27/2012 Read Article: Great Falls Tribune
Judge Denies Toyota Arbitration in Class-Action Suit A California U.S. District Judge has tentatively ruled that Toyota Motor Corp. cannot force "named plaintiffs" in the unintended acceleration class-action lawsuit into arbitration. The judge said Toyota waived its right to compel arbitration for most of the 20 plaintiffs, and that for the remainder, "the carmaker wasn't a party to the arbitration agreements between the plaintiffs and the Toyota dealers." Toyota is claiming that customers who bought or leased their vehicles signed an agreement waiving their right to participate in a class-action suit. Edvard Pettersson and Bill Callahan, Bloomberg 02/24/2012 Read Article: Bloomberg
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 09:47 AM
Texas Tech Coach Accused of Financial Fraud A lawsuit has been filed against Texas Tech football coach Tommy Tuberville and his investment partner, accusing the two of financial fraud of more than $1.7 million through his hedge fund. The lawsuit, filed by a group of Alabama and Tennessee residents, claims Tuberville used his investment company to mix client assets with his own and falsified fund performance. The plaintiffs say they have requested their money be returned, but have yet to receive reimbursement. Erick Smith, USA Today 02/29/2012 Read Article: USA Today
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 09:47 AM
Pajamas Fail to Meet Flammability Rules, Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 10,000 pairs of children's pajamas and sleepwear due to failed flammability tests. Imported by Papa Bear Loungeabouts, LLC, the agency said the pajamas "fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear," posing an increased risk of burn injuries. There have been no injuries reported in association with the recalled products. Staff Report, PR Newswire 02/28/2012 Read Article: PR Newswire
Personal Injury
Suit Filed over Bus Accident in Abilene A lawsuit has been filed against manufacturers and designers of a bus that rolled over in Abilene late last year, injuring some and leaving one dead. The suit, filed by a professor at Abilene Christian University and his wife, claims the companies did not perform the proper testing on the bus, including rollover testing, and that the bus was "dangerously defective." The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages. Denise Blaz, San Angelo Standard-Times 02/29/2012 Read Article: San Angelo Standard-Times
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 09:51 AM
Pilots File Lawsuit over Labor Agreement A group of American Airlines pilots have filed a lawsuit against their bankrupt employer to prevent the company "from changing terms of employment for its members." The lawsuit insists American Airlines cannot forcibly impose new labor terms because its contract with pilots expired before Chapter 11 was filed. The plaintiffs are requesting the National Mediation Board be involved in negotiating the terms of the new contract. Staff Report, KVUE-TV 02/29/2012 Read Article: KVUE-TV
Shooting by Chicago Officer Prompts Lawsuit A Chicago teenager has filed a lawsuit against the city of West Chicago and a police officer over an incident earlier this month. The lawsuit claims the officer, who was not on duty, collided with a vehicle of young adults and then chased them into a local parking lot, firing his gun for no reason. The bullet went through the trunk of the car, striking the one boy, and putting him in the hospital in critical condition. There were no charges filed against any of the plaintiffs. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune 02/28/2012 Read Article: Chicago Tribune
Suit: Nuclear Waste Contaminated Creek A lawsuit in St. Louis has been filed against Mallinckrodt Inc., a company that specializes in manufacturing and disposing of nuclear waste, over the contamination of a local creek. The lawsuit claims nuclear waste seeped in to Coldwater Creek in north St. Louis County as early as 1940, leading to an increase in cancer rates among the locals. The plaintiffs accuse Mallinckrodt of "reckless and negligent actions" that may have led to their illnesses. Blythe Bernhard, St. Louis Post Dispatch 02/29/2012 Read Article: St. Louis Post Dispatch
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:05 AM
Suit Says 'Siri' Doesn't Work as Advertised A second lawsuit has been filed against Apple's voice-activated program Siri, accusing the company of exaggerating the program's abilities in its advertising. The lawsuit claims Siri often provides the wrong answer to user questions or does not understand voice commands. "Apple's deceptive commercials diverge greatly from the actual functionality and operation of the Siri features," the suit says. Nathan Olivarez-Giles, LA Times 03/28/2012 Read Article: LA Times
Suit Filed over Botched Surgery at Military Base Hospital A U.S. Air Force veteran will fill a lawsuit against the military and the government over a botched gallbladder surgery that cost him both his legs. Under the Feres Doctrine, the military is immune to civil suits, but the plaintiff's attorney said the doctrine is outdated and unfair to troops who "suffer due to negligence or incompetence on the part of the military." Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by another soldier who suffered a botched appendectomy at the same military base hospital. Staff Report, United Press International 04/01/2012 Read Article: United Press International
$4.2 Million Awarded in Medical Malpractice Suit A $4.2 million verdict has been awarded to a Pennsylvania couple in a medical malpractice lawsuit against a physician at the Moses Taylor Hospital. The jury ruled the physician was negligent in the treatment of Sandra J. Powell, who was admitted to the hospital in 2003 after suffering multiple strokes. The suit alleged the doctor should have known the woman was at risk of suffering another stroke and should have done more to prevent it before discharging her. Steve McConnell, The Scranton Time-Tribune 03/30/2012 Read Article: The Scranton Time-Tribune
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:06 AM
Camera on Buses Program Targeted in Lawsuit A lawsuit has been filed against the Jefferson Parish Council in Louisiana over a program that calls for cameras to be installed on school buses to catch drivers that pass buses while children are boarding or disembarking. The suit claims that, much like red-light cameras, the program "violates drivers' due process rights" by "immediately assuming a plaintiff guilty or liable of overtaking a school bus simply because the plaintiff is the registered owner of the vehicle photographed." By simply relying on a photograph to issue a citation, the suit says drivers are denied the right to confront prosecution witnesses, such as police officers. Mark Waller, New Orleans Times-Picayune 04/02/2012 Read Article: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Funeral Home Body Mix-up Prompts Lawsuit A body mix-up by a Richland Township, Penn., funeral home has prompted a lawsuit by the family of one of the deceased men. The suit claims the funeral home delivered the wrong body to the family's viewing, and the mistake was not discovered until the day of the viewing. The correct body was discovered to be still at a local hospital. The suit is seeking at least $50,000 in damages. Staff Report, United Press International 04/02/2012 Read Article: United Press International
Toy Trucks Recalled due to Fire Risk The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 9,000 toy trucks that were given as gifts with the purchase of a t-shirt. Imported by Happy Shirts, the toy trucks have a defect in the battery compartment that can cause the truck to catch fire. There has been one report of a truck catching fire and three reports of trucks smoldering when the batteries were inserted. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/30/2012 Read Article: PR Newswire
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:16 AM
Packaged Salsa Recalled due to Salmonella Club Chef LLC has issued a recall of 12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 5-pound packages of its salsa due to the possibility of salmonella contamination. The salsa, sold under the Private Selection brand name, will be recalled from 11 states. There have been no illnesses reported in association with the recalled salsa. Staff Report, The Charleston Gazette 03/30/2012 Read Article: The Charleston Gazette
Wrongful Death
False Mammogram Results Led to Death, Suit Says The death of a Georgia woman from breast cancer has prompted a lawsuit against Perry Hospital and a former radiology technician who allegedly reported negative results for mammograms when they were actually positive. According to the suit, the woman had a mammogram at the hospital between 2008 and 2009 and was given normal results, when in fact she had metastatic breast cancer. By the time the error was caught more than a year later, her cancer had developed beyond treatment, and the woman ultimately died. The suit is seeking damages of up to $10,000, as well as punitive damages to be determined by a jury. Becky Purser , Macon Telegraph 03/30/2012 Read Article: Macon Telegraph
Settlement Reached in California Taser Death Stanislaus County, Calif., has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of a Modesto, Calif., man who was tased to death by officers in a local jail. The man got into a struggle with deputies while being moved to another cell when he was shot multiple times with Tasers. Medical records show he died shortly thereafter of hypertensive heart disease. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Rosalio Ahumada , Modesto Bee 03/30/2012 Read Article: Modesto Bee
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:16 AM
Laws/Cases Suit Filed Against Maker of FiveFingers Running Shoes A lawsuit has been filed against the maker of the FiveFingers running shoe, accusing the company of false claims about the health benefits the shoes provide. The lawsuit disputes the claims that the shoes improve posture and muscle strength, and say runners who use the shoes may be at higher risk of injury. Last year, Reebok International Ltd. settled a similar lawsuit against claims about the company's line of toning shoes. Michael B. Farrell, Boston Globe 03/30/2012 Read Article: Boston Globe
Pastor Accused of Affair with Church Member's Wife A lawsuit has been filed against the pastor of one of the largest churches in Nashville, claiming the pastor slept with the wife of one of the church members. According to the suit, the couple engaged in pastoral counseling with Bishop Joseph Walker III in 2000, and shortly thereafter Walker began having an affair with the plaintiff's wife. The affair, which allegedly lasted four years, led to the couple's divorce, the suit says. A similar lawsuit has been filed against Walker, alleging sexual misconduct with another church member. Bob Smietana, Tennessean 03/29/2012 Read Article: Tennessean
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:20 AM
900,000 Lockable Cabinets Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 900,000 Push 'N Snap cabinet locks due to defects in the locks that can cause them to fail. Imported by Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., the agency said a child can easily disengage the cabinet lock, gaining access to the contents and potentially injuring themselves. There have been 200 reports of locks that did not properly secure the cabinets. Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/22/2012 Read Article: PR Newswire
Nurse Cut Off Infant's Finger, Suit Claims A Florida mother has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Regional Medical Center and a nurse there who accidentally cut off her 3-month-old daughter's finger. The girl had been taken to the hospital with a high fever, the suit says, and when she was about to be sent home the nurse accidentally cut off one of her fingers instead of the IV tube. The finger was not able to be reattached. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages. Nina Mandell , New York Daily News 03/28/2012 Read Article: New York Daily News
Wrongful Death
Suit Filed over Death of Man in Immigration Custody A Mexican woman has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the U.S. federal government after her husband died while being held by immigration authorities in Georgia. The suit claims the man, who died from myocarditis, was not properly reviewed by a physician, as is required by federal law. Immigration records show the man had x-rays taken and that the results were "abnormal," but nothing was done to help him. Jeremy Redmon , Atlanta Journal-Constitution 03/27/2012 Read Article: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:21 AM
Restaurant Settles Identity Theft Lawsuit A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against a Des Moines restaurant chain over the failure to comply with federal anti-identity theft laws. According to the suit, Palmer's Deli & Market printed receipts with full credit card expiration dates on them, increasing the risk of identity theft for its customers. The majority of the settlement's $170,000 will go to legal costs, while the plaintiffs will receive drink coupons from the restaurant. Jeff Eckhoff and James Heggen , DesMoines Register 03/28/2012 Read Article: DesMoines Register
Suit: YMCA Pays Men more than Women A group of female managers at the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh have filed a lawsuit against the organization, saying male employees are paid more than their female counterparts. The plaintiffs claim in their suit that despite equal or higher scores on the YMCA's tool used to determine pay grade, the women were still paid less than men. The suit is seeking back payment as well as compensatory and punitive damages. Rich Lord, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03/28/2012 Read Article: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Boston Settles Suit over Wrongful Arrest The city of Boston has agreed to settle a $170,000 lawsuit with a local man who was arrested while video taping police activity with his cell phone. In his lawsuit, the plaintiff claimed he was arrested and prosecuted in 2007 for recording police who "allegedly used force while arresting a man on Boston Common." He was accused of violating state wiretapping laws, but the charges were dismissed because he had not been making the recording in secret. Wire Report, Boston Globe 03/27/2012 Read Article: Boston Globe
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 12:31 PM
DOMA Challenged by Same-Sex Immigrants A group of same-sex couples has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and the Defense of Marriage Act, saying it forces some citizens to choose between their non-citizen spouse and being able to live in the U.S. The suit claims that because the government doesn't recognize same-sex marriages, the plaintiffs are left with "the choice of deportation for the immigrant or exile for the American." The suit is seeking unspecified damages. Staff Report, United Press International 04/03/2012 Read Article: United Press International
Pastor Says City is Violating His Free Speech Rights The Florida pastor who was in the news for burning the Quran has filed a lawsuit against the city of Dearborn, Mich., claiming he is being denied his free-speech rights. The pastor is holding a rally this week outside a local mosque, and claims the city is forcing him to sign an agreement that would waive his legal rights "stemming from anything that might happen at the rally." If he signs, he would have to purchase insurance for the rally, which the suit says violates his constitutional free speech rights. Staff Report, Detroit Free Press 04/03/2012 Read Article: Detroit Free Press
Faulty Welding Prompts Honda CR-V Recall Honda Motors has issued a recall of 1,316 CR-V SUVs due to a faulty part that can cause the car to lose control. The car maker said the front-right control arm - part of the suspension - on some of the vehicles "were improperly welded and could break, which could affect vehicle handling. There have been no crashes or injuries reported in association with the recalled vehicles. James R. Healey, USA Today 03/25/2012 Read Article: USA Today
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 12:31 PM
Suit: Long Island Restaurant Exploits Workers An immigrant from Nepali has filed a lawsuit against a Long Island restaurant at which he works, saying his bosses forced him to live with a group of other workers in the restaurant basement so he could work more often. According to the suit, the plaintiff was forced to work 12-hour days for weeks on end while his pay was reduced from $500 a week down to nothing. The suit alleges unpaid wages and overtime law violations and is seeking unspecified damages. Erica Pearson , New York Daily News 04/03/2012 Read Article: New York Daily News
Teacher Suspended in Michigan Fights Back A Michigan teacher's aide has challenged her suspension from the elementary school where she worked because she refused to give school administrators her Facebook password. The woman says the district superintendent demanded her password be handed over so he could view a picture she posted of a co-worker after the school received a complaint. When she refused, she was suspended. The issue is set to go to arbitration next month. Staff Report, United Press International 04/02/2012 Read Article: United Press International
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Bucs place two individuals in Top 25 at Rebel Intercollegiate
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Monday, April 04, 2011
OXFORD, Miss. (April 3, 2011)
- The ETSU women's golf team placed two players in the Top 25 individually, but as a team the Buccaneers were unable to make a move up the leaderboard and finished 16
following third and final round play Sunday in the Rebel Intercollegiate at the Ole Miss Golf Course.
Sian Evans
(Gillingham, England) and senior
Nina Muehl
(Vienna, Austria) were the bright spots for ETSU during a tournament that otherwise was a struggle for the Bucs. Evans finished tied for 19
with a tournament score of 8-over-par 224 (77-72-75), while Muehl posted a team-best score of 73 on Sunday and finished at 10-over 226 (75-78-73) to finish tied for 25
Tennessee dominated the team competition, posting a tournament record score of 863 to win by 30 strokes over second place Tulsa. Meanwhile, the Lady Vols made it a sweep as teammates Nathalie Mansson and Erica Popson tied for first on the individual leaderboard at 213.
The Bucs will now turn their attention to the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships, which will be played April 11-14 at the Venetian Bay Golf Club in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. For more on ETSU women's golf, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the women's golf link.
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Of course, we know the star of a presidential inauguration is the president. Still, we can't help but focus on all the amazing horses who participate in the Inaugural Parade. Did you know that they come from all over the country and are specially selected to participate? Some are even therapy horses for soldiers in their daily lives.
No matter what your political affiliation, these gorgeous equines marching up Pennsylvania Avenue to ring in a new presidential term are quite a sight to behold.
This year, the ASPCA will be on hand to help. At the 57th Inauguration on Monday, these special horses will have the benefit of ASPCA experts stationed along the parade route in case any animal emergency should occur.
We're participating at the request of the D.C. Department of Health, and we couldn't be more honored to help out.
Heading to the Inauguration Parade, too? We'll see you there!


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United Methodist Women
Creston United Methodist Women met Sept. 5 in fellowship hall for a brunch and unit meeting. Jerrie Henderson, president, opened the meeting. Jhona Lyn Gallo gave the meal blessing. Kay Ritter provided the rolls, fruit and beverage assisted by the officers as hostesses. Thirteen members of the morning circle and 10 members of the evening circle were present. Devotions were presented. Joys and concerns were discussed.
The business meeting was after the brunch with Henderson presiding.
The May 2 unit meeting minutes were reviewed and approved.
The treasurer's report was presented and approved.
Vice President Mary Morris reported the district officers will be in charge of the program at the annual district United Methodist Women's meeting to be held Saturday in Creston. One volunteer is needed to help with a skit.
New program books for 2014 are not available yet.
The School of Missions (Mission U) was held in July at Marshalltown. Morris was one of the instructors, and Henderson attended from the local unit. The mission education event will be Oct. 18-20 at Marshalltown.
Henderson presented a Special Mission Recognition pin and certificate to Judy Kading who has served in several offices with the Creston United Methodist Women and the local church, as well as with the district and conference. Kading explained about the social action coordinator position in the UMW. She then presented the program about Costa Rica for the members present. Kading illustrated her comments with powerpoint pictures. Questions and discussion were included in the program.
The business meeting resumed after the program. Plans for the district meeting were reviewed. Henderson and many members of the local UMW and church are involved in the planning and hosting of the meeting. The South Central District of the Iowa United Methodist Church includes 13 counties and part of Warren County.
Other items of business were plans for the annual fall dinner to be served at the church 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20. Pecans will be for sale, also.
The meeting closed with the unison reading of the September Bible verse and a benediction.
Creston Lions Club
Creston Lions Club met noon Aug. 20 at The Pizza Ranch. Ten members and two guests were present. First Vice President Ron Dunphy conducted the meeting. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Delmer Brown gave the invocation.
The business meeting was held after the meal.
The minutes of the Aug. 13 board meeting were presented and approved.
A possible fundraiser was discussed.
Dean Brant reported the district convention will be Nov. 8 in Greenfield.
No one won the drawing, and the money was held over.
The meeting adjourned at 1 p.m.
The September evening meeting of Creston Lions Club was held 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at The Pizza Ranch. President Jodi Johnson opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Delmer Brown gave the invocation. Eighteen members and eight guests were present.
After the meal, Roger Turk introduced Cody and Karen Shay of Shannon City. They were with a large tour group that made a trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 1-9. The Shays told about getting their required paper work for travel to Russia and experiences of traveling to and in that country and back home. They entertained several questions.
After the program, Jodi Johnson conducted the business meeting. The minutes of the Aug. 20 meeting were presented and approved.
Dean Brant read a letter from the Iowa School for the Deaf telling about their open house scheduled for Sept. 21. He also reminded members about the district convention to be held Nov. 8 in Greenfield.
Tom Braymen reported on plans for the pork chop dinner to be held Thursday in McKinley Park. Members may work 3 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. shifts on that date. Tickets are available from Lions members at $8 each. Lion members will be selling candy in town the morning of Sept. 21 during Balloon Days. Braymen also said KidSight vision screening will be held Oct. 1 at Head Start.
The drawing was won by Rudy Ehm. The meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be noon Tuesday at The Pizza Ranch.
Porcelain Painters
Members of Creston Area Porcelain Painters met in the cafe room of Prairie View Assisted Living. A new member, Maxine Wallace, was welcomed to the group. She has painted on porcelain for many years.
The Loving Cup Project continues to be successful; thank you notes were read from cup recipients who chose their cups after finishing their cancer treatments at Greater Regional Medical Center. The painting group tries to keep a selection of approximately 30 hand-painted cups for patients to choose from.
There was discussion concerning the county fair and state fair entries. The club was well represented with awarded ribbons in both fairs. The honor of "Best of Show" was given to Judy Gile at the Iowa State Fair for her painting of a baby gorilla on a porcelain floor tile.
Members shared information and projects completed at recent seminars. Seminars are being brought to Omaha, Neb., with well-known teachers at reasonable rates. Members were encouraged to try to attend these classes and share what they learn in new techniques with the group. Judith Wachter showed the group the results of a high fire class she attended with Gile and Glida Jones in Omaha recently.
Deloris Plymesser showed a project she did recently with her great-grandchildren, a tiger painting. This technique would be a good art lesson for a children's class. Sheryl Bolton may use it with the children she teaches.
The Gallery at the Creston Depot features a different artist each month with a display of their work. Members were reminded to help support these artists by going to see the art work and volunteering to sit in the gallery. Carolyn Stamper, club member, will be featured in the month of November.
The Oct. 4 meeting will be at Prairie View Assisted Living Center at 10 a.m. Jones will be demonstrating lustering Christmas ornaments. Members will be following along or painting ornaments. It was suggested that members bring a sack lunch.
Meetings are open to anyone interested in porcelain painting.
St. John's Women's Fellowship
St. John's Evening Women's Fellowship reconvened 7 p.m. Monday in the parish hall with nine members present.
Readings were given by Ramona Weeks and Joyce Clark titled "Senior Moments" and "White Pebble. Black Pebble."
The least coin was collected.
A date of Nov. 4th was decided upon to hold the next soup supper. Plans will be finalized at next month's meeting.
Members were reminded to start filling their secret Santa stockings for the December meeting.
The group decided to collect food for the food bank that is located at the Congregational Church of Christ.
Mary Bury won the trivia prize.
Refreshments were served by Joan Chubick and Denise Moore.
GRMC Auxiliary
Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary met Monday at the MAP conference room. The meeting was conducted by Jone Snyder. Eight members and Annette Rice were present.
LouAnn Snodgrass gave an administrator's report.
Rice gave a new volunteer report. There were three new volunteers as information guides.
The annual IHA meeting will be Oct. 9-10 with Volunteer Day Oct. 10. Several members will attend and Martha Musmaker will be Creston's Auxiliary "shining star."
Rhonda Vogel gave a gift shop report. A new display case has been purchased. The gift shop will be closed Nov. 18 and Christmas open house will be Nov. 19.
If anyone is interested in volunteering, call volunteer services at 782-3555.
A jewelry sale was held Tuesday in the Medical Arts Plaza board and conference room. All items were $5.
A book sale will be held Oct. 24.
The annual mandatory inservices will be Monday, Sept. 24 and Oct. 2. The times are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 2 will only have the morning session.
The next meeting will be Oct. 14 at the MAP conference room at Greater Regional Medical Center.
The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Windrow with 24 members and three guests. Brad Lorenzen president, presided. Karen Norton did the prayer and was finemaster.
The program was Barb Wilmeth and Dee Weeda with the 4-H foundation who discussed the Union County club and programs, and the scholarship program they have. Creston Kiwanis donated $100 to their cause to help Union County youths.
Karon Finn presented the club with $500 for the Mickey Finn Scholarship fund for deserving SWCC students.
Members now have $8 pork chop tickets available for purchase from any member. The Pork Chop Dinner fundraiser is 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McKinley Park with drive up service available. All proceeds from this fundraiser is used in the community helping all children.
Iowa TOPS 1338 met 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at the United Methodist Church. Eight members weighed in and repeated the TOPS opening pledge.
Weekly best loser was Anna Thompson, and Carol Sheldahl was runner-up. The monthly best loser was Sheldahl with Monica Belew in second place.
The business meeting was conducted by Thompson. Minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, and the treasurer's report was given.
Fines were won by Sheldahl, and Squares by Lewis. The Lotto Loser chart was signed by all who had lost during the week. The Red Can Challenge was to exercise 15 minutes three times during the week.
Diana Loomis condensed an article about how Bill Clinton has chosen to eat in a more healthful way.
The closing TOPS pledge was given, and the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
On Monday, TOPS 1338 met for its weekly weigh-in meeting. Eight regular members were in attendance, as well as one returning member, and one new member.
The best loser for the week was Lola Baucom, and Carol Sheldahl was in second place. A net loss of 15 pounds was recorded.
Diana Loomis presided over the business meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Alice Brown reported on the state of the treasury.
Fines went to Sheldahl.
The topic for next week will be given by Darlene Rohrig.
The program was given by Marisue Lewis on trends in form of vitamins.
The closing TOPS pledge was given, and the challenge for the week is to have a unanimous "no gain week."


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Temporary Restriction on
U.S. 31 Monday Night
WESTFIELD, Ind. – Contractors for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plan to restrict the left lane of northbound U.S. 31 between Greyhound Pass and 151st Street to remove concrete barrier wall Monday night.
Rieth-Riley Construction, the state's contractor for The New U.S. 31 Hamilton County upgrade between 146th Street and 169th Street, will begin restricting the traffic lane at 9 p.m. Monday, April 1. The barrier wall will be removed overnight and all restrictions are expected to end by 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 2.
Contractors recently shifted two lanes of northbound traffic to the right between 151st Street and 169th Street. Left turns in-between these intersections are restricted for the safety of motorists and workers, who will be paving in the median and making preparations to shift southbound traffic to share the existing northbound side of the highway. This shift is expected within the upcoming weeks. The exact date is being determined by weather and progress, but it will be announced as soon as possible.
The New U.S. 31 Hamilton County between 146th Street and 169th Street will include new freeway exits at 146th Street, 151st Street and 161st Street. 161st Street is expected to close on or after April 15 to begin construction of a new roundabout interchange. The official detour for the 161st Street closure will be signed and motorists will be directed north to 169th Street.
More information about The New U.S. 31 Hamilton County and details about how to receive project updates can be found online at www.us31hamiltoncounty.IN.gov.


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The ultimate in convenience, a centrally located hotel with a theater on-site, shuttle stop, restaurant and bar.
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The Yarrow Hotel and Conference Center is a perfect blend of classic mountain lodging and elegant Conference Services. We offer all the comforts and amenities to make your ski vacation, getaway, business retreat, special occasion a memorable experience. The Yarrow offers everything from comfortable deluxe rooms to suites, and over 12,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space.
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After a full day of business or play, you will find your accommodations comfortable and welcoming. Choose a deluxe king or double queen guestroom, studio with kitchenette, or multi-room suite. The Yarrow offers 181 guestrooms with new carpeting, wall coverings, furniture and soft goods.
Property Amenities
- On-site bar
- Business center
- Concierge service
- Conference room(s)
- Fitness center
- Complimentary parking
- Outdoor pool
- Room service
- On-site ski rentals
- Ski storage
- 100% non-smoking
- Common area hot tub (outdoor)
- Walk to shops and restaurants
- Banquet facilities
- Complimentary wireless Internet
- On city bus route
- 24-hour front desk
- On-site check-in office
- Ballroom(s)
- Fax services available
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- Air conditioning
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- Flat-screen Television
- Complimentary toiletries
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- Kitchenettes available
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The Yarrow is your ticket to world-class skiing and snowboarding in Park City and is centrally located within minutes of Deer Valley, Canyons and Park City Mountain Resort. In the summer, enjoy mountain biking, hiking, golf, outdoor concerts and festivals all surrounded by majestic vistas.
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This Park City Hotel, is nestled right in the middle of all the action in Utah. Close to several ski resorts, this area is a popular tourist destination, business meeting venue, conferences and weddings. The Yarrow Hotel & Conference Center is one of the centrally located hotels in Park City, Utah, that provides visitors a wide range of amenities and options. Like many of the other Park City hotels, we offer conference rooms, various accommodations, food and lodging that will meet the needs of any guest.
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Summer Cancellation Policy (Stay Dates 7/1/15 - 11/26/2015 & 4/11/16 - 11/24/2016): 7 day cancellation – 1 night refunded prior to 8 days, 1 night non-refundable if canceled within 7 days of arrival.
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You've probably heard of Lyme disease. It's often associated with heavily wooded or grassy areas where mice and deer live. Lyme disease is most common in the northeastern United States and the Pacific Northwest, as well as the northern midwestern states.
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium is usually found in animals like mice and deer. Ixodes ticks (also called black-legged or deer ticks) that feed on these animals can become infected by the bacterium and then pass it to people when they bite them.
Sound gross? Maybe. But you can be sure that you won't witness this process: It's very hard to see the ticks themselves. Immature ticks, or nymphs, are about the size of a poppy seed. Adult ticks are about the size of a sesame seed.
Because the ticks are hard to find, it helps to be aware of the symptoms of Lyme disease. It's easy to overlook a tick bite. Many people who get Lyme disease don't remember being bitten. The good news is that most tick bites don't result in Lyme disease.
Lyme disease can affect different body systems, such as the nervous system, joints, skin, and heart. The symptoms of Lyme disease are often described as happening in three stages. Not everyone experiences all of these stages, though:
The rash sometimes has a characteristic "bull's-eye" appearance, with a central red spot surrounded by clear skin that is ringed by an expanding red rash. It also can appear as an expanding ring of solid redness. It's usually flat and painless, but sometimes can be warm to the touch, itchy, scaly, burning, or prickling. The rash may appear and feel very different from one person to the next, and it might be more difficult to see on people with darker skin tones, where it can look like a bruise. It expands over the course of days to weeks, and eventually disappears on its own. Along with the rash, a person may have flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, and muscle aches.
Having such a wide range of symptoms can make Lyme disease difficult for doctors to diagnose. Fortunately, there's a blood test that looks for evidence of the body's reaction to Lyme disease.
If you think you may be at risk for Lyme disease or a tick has bitten you, contact your doctor. Although conditions other than Lyme disease can cause similar symptoms, it's always a good idea to discuss them with your doctor. That way you can get further evaluation and treatment if necessary, before the disease progresses. This is especially true if you develop a red-ringed rash, prolonged flu-like symptoms, joint pain or a swollen joint, or facial paralysis.
There's no surefire way to avoid getting Lyme disease. But you can minimize your risk. Be aware of ticks when you are in high-risk areas. If you work outdoors or spend time gardening, fishing, hunting, or camping, take precautions:
If you use an insect repellent containing DEET, always follow the recommendations on the product's label and don't overapply it. Place DEET on shirt collars and sleeves and pant cuffs, and only use it directly on exposed areas of skin. Be sure to wash it off when you go back indoors.
No vaccine for Lyme disease is currently on the market in the United States.
Lyme disease is usually treated with a 2- to 4-week course of antibiotics. Cases of Lyme disease that are diagnosed quickly and treated with antibiotics almost always have a good outcome. A person should be feeling back to normal within several weeks after beginning treatment.
Lyme disease is not contagious, so you can't catch it from another person. But you can get it more than once from ticks that live on deer, in the woods, or travel on your pets. So continue to practice caution even if you've already had Lyme disease.
You should know how to remove a tick just in case one lands on you or a friend. First, don't panic. Your risk of developing Lyme disease after being bitten by a tick is only about 1% to 3%. On top of that, it takes at least 24 to 48 hours for the tick to transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. (To be safe, though, you'll want to remove the tick as soon as possible.) This is why a daily tick check is a good idea for people who live in high-risk areas.
If you find a tick:
Tick bites don't generally hurt — that's part of the difficulty in knowing whether someone has Lyme disease because pain usually helps to call attention to problems. So be on the lookout for ticks and rashes, and call your doctor if you're at all concerned.
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Date reviewed: July 2013
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text: Front Back Photos (2) Video View larger Olympus Tough Series TG-2 iHS Waterproof/shockproof 12-megapixel digital camera with 4X optical zoom (Red) Item #: 279TG2R 22 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $329.95 Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Staff Reviews Articles & Videos by David Brown Great shots on land and underwater Don't let wet weather, cold temperatures, or dirt and mud keep you from capturing great-looking pictures. The Olympus TG-2 iHS can take it all and still deliver detailed photos when conditions prove challenging to less-rugged cameras. Waterproof to depths of 50 feet, this sporty point-and-shoot is ideal not just for snapshots in the rain but for gorgeous underwater photos while snorkeling in tropical locales. Even in poor light, the TG-2's f/2.0 lens and backlit CMOS sensor ensure your photos show plenty of detail with minimal noise. There's also an LED illuminator and four underwater shooting modes, perfect for close-ups of fish and other sea-dwelling subjects. Great action shots and HD video The TG-2's nimble f/2.0 lens is also great for shooting fast-moving action, like skiers zooming down the slopes or mountain bikers descending a tree-lined trail. Grab time-freezing stills at the frenetic rate of 5 frames per second. Or shoot crystal-clear 1080p hi-def video for playback on an HDTV via the TG-2's micro HDMI output. Image stabilization helps prevent shaky hands from ruining your photos and video. And the TG-2's TruePic™ VI processor and array of creative features and scene modes make it as great for candid shots around the house as it is for documenting adventures in extreme conditions. Track your adventures with on-board GPS Want to keep track of all the various locales you've photographed? No problem. The TG-2's built-in GPS records location and landmark information with each photo you take, so you'll never be left wondering which lake you were swimming in when you took that great underwater shot. You can also record elevation levels and water depth, so you'll know exactly how high and how low you go. A warning notice alerts you when you're approaching depths of 50 feet, so you'll know to keep your camera from going too deep. Expand your range with add-on lenses As versatile as the TG-2 is, you can expand its capabilities even further. An optional adapter allows you to add Olympus's teleconverter or fisheye converter lenses, for more powerful zoom or more dramatic wide-angle shots. That's an impressive feature for any compact digital camera, especially a tough-style camera like this. The converter lenses are only waterproof to depths of 40 feet. Specifications:12-megapixel effective recording CMOS sensor3" OLED screen (610,000 dots)4X optical zoom (2X digital zoom)35mm equivalent lens focal length: 25-100mmrecords photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cardsSpecial Features:waterproof to depths of 50 feetf/2.0 lens for freezing fast action and low-light shootingshockproof up to 7 feetfreezeproof to 14° Fcrushproof for up to 220 lbs. of pressuredustproofbuilt-in GPS records location and landmark information with photoshigh-definition movie mode (up to 1080p resolution)aperture priority mode allows manual aperture adjustmentburst shooting mode fires off 5 frames per second for up to 25 shots at full resolution34 scene modes, including beauty mode for improved portraits and 4 underwater shooting modes11 Magic Art effects filters for unique stylized stills and videoexpandable for use with optional lenses (lens adapter required)sensor shift image stabilization minimizes blur from shaky handsConnections and Dimensions:micro HDMI output for connecting the camera to a compatible HDTV (cable not included)high-speed USB interface4-9/16"W x 2-5/8"H x 1-1/4"Dweight (with battery): 8.1 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessorieslithium-ion rechargeable battery and AC charging adapterUSB cable2 lens mount rings (black and red)strapsoftware CD-ROM Today's point-and-shoot cameras make great pictures easier than ever From baby's first steps, to that dream vacation in the islands, these cameras make it easy to capture life's greatest hits. Today's cameras have helpful automatic features, like face detection and scene recognition that make shooting more foolproof than ever. And they all have plenty of megapixels for detailed photos that stay sharp, even when you enlarge and print them. Olympus Tough Series TG-2 iHS Reviews Average Customer Review: 22 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Great Adventure Camera Written By Kevin, Charlottesville, VA on Monday, April 21, 2014 I wanted a good waterproof camera worthy of our family vacation to St. Johns US Virgin Islands. My kids brought along a Pentax WG-10 and an Olympus TG-630. I outfitted all camera's with 64GB memory cards. I took 2,800 plus pictures and 2 hours of video at various settings. I used 18GB out of that 64GB. We were snorkeling, kayaking, boating, or hiking every day for a week. The camera tells you how deep you are when taking underwater pictures. I managed a 33ft depth in one. No leaks the entire trip. At dinner we would compare pictures. The Olympus TG-630 pictures were outstanding compared to the others. I used up the battery each day, re-charging every night. I love the quality of the pictures I get from this camera. I've had many point-and-shoot digital cameras, nothing has ever compared to this one, none were as expensive either. It feels solid, feels good. Apparently, it has a good low light lens. It powers up quickly and is ready to take a shot in maybe 2 seconds or less. Really happy with the camera. Pros: Good picture quality, waterproof to 49', solid. Cons: My kids want their own! Was this review helpful? Yes No tg 2 Written By Anonymous, new jersey on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great product Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus TG2 camera quick and versatile Written By Alan, Egg Harbor city, NJ on Saturday, January 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The camera is quick no lag between pictures. Picture quality is good as well as the video quality. It has alot of features I have not tried yet. The gps works great. Took some under water pictures and they came out nice, camera did not leak. I recomend this camera. Pros: Quick speed. image quality for cameras in this category locks on all doors so they dont accidentally open Cons: Would like more zoom 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No mr Written By petpoctpyk, brooklyn,ohio on Tuesday, October 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) So far his was the best camera that I bought for me wife for her birthday. Pros: small, easy to handle, good looking camera,feels solidly built. Cons: takes time to get use to its new features. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus Tough Series TG-2 iHS Written By Jaime, Philippines on Friday, August 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I find this camera very light handy & picture underwater is excellent, so with picture outside and inside enclosed space. Pros: Easily to keep in the pocket and very portable to carry anywhere at anytime. Cons: Lens should have longer range like 35mm equivalent to 5x zoom. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No The Best Written By Tom, Joplin, Mo. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this camera in June for a trip along the Current River in Missouri. The pictures were excellent. I accidentally dropped the camera in the water during the canoe trip and when I retrieved it, it had no damage and no sign of water infiltration. It has proven to be everything I had hoped it would be. Thanks Olympus for a great camera and thanks Crutchfield for such a good price. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No TG-2IHS Written By BOBP, NJ on Friday, July 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) TOOK CAMERA ON VACATION AND GOT GREAT RESULTS EVEN UNDERWATER.LOVE ALL THE DIFFERENT OPTIONS.I FOOLED WITH THEM ALL AND GOT GREAT RESULTS. Pros: FAST SPEED,GREAT IN THE WATER,EASY TO LEARN,GREAT OPTIONS. Cons: HARD TOSEE SCREEN IN BRIGHT LIGHT BUTMOST CAMERAS LIKETHIS ARE HARD TO SEE IN BRIGHY LIGHT.FAST LENS WHICH NEGATS FLASH IN SOME INSIDE SHOOTS WHERE YOU MIGHT WANT THE FLASH 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No versitile Written By outdoorgirl, Lovettsville, VA on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I prefer all my equipment be ruggedized as it will be taken horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, hiking, etc. I purchased this camera to use while snokelling on vacation. I am impressed with the quality of this little camera. I thought is would take awful 'speed' pictures but I got awesome shots of my dog racing my fiancee on an atv. It is faster and clearer than I expected a compact camera to be. We no longer carry the large SLR on hiking trips as we've damaged it enough over the years and this is our new adventure photo-taker. It still has a small shutter delay, but not nearly what I expected. I have yet to try adding lenses, because the optical zoom gives descent range for a compact camera. I have had very good luck with the battery life and find the 'scene' focus features very useful Pros: size, ruggedized, settings Cons: shutter delay 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No great all around camera Written By Anonymous, PA on Wednesday, July 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great all around camera, tons of features and very durable 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No AMAZING Written By me, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 28, 2013 This camera is simply amazing in every single way! I could not be happier! Its amazing in every type of circumstance! I would recommend this to any type of person! Pros: Look at my overall review Cons: Nothing 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No great camera Written By Anonymous, orlando fl on Thursday, June 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Compact, great camera. Used it shooting at night with sports feature. Like the custom settings options. Have not tried water yet. Pros: Custom settings options, rugged, easy to use. Cons: Night settings really need tripod or they just come out blurry. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No TG2 Tough Written By Leslie, Saipan, MP on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It serves it 's purpose underwater, the gadget is well built... Tough indeed!!! This beats an SLR for trips with the family especially on the beach or pool side. :)) Pros: Great pics and video, handling is well built. Cons: How i wish it came with an external charger. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Happy with purchase Written By DaveK, Palo Alto, CA on Saturday, June 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Right now, I think this is the best rugged camera on the market. Tried a few and this has the best picture of all of them. Plus the F2.0 lens beats them all. Pros: The many features and the lens in the center of the body, not in the upper right hand corner. F2.0 lens. Built in GPS (although I usually know where my photos were taken). Beautiful pictures, indoor and out. Cons: Menu system not as good as the Lumix, but you get use to it. Instead of a stand alone battery charger uses a proprietary cable to plug in to the Oly to charge. Not a big problem - bought a stand alone charger and two spare batteries on line. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great camera for the outdoors Written By Richard, MS on Monday, June 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This camera takes great shots indoors and out and works great underwater! Also, the video works great as well. I read complaints on other websites about noise in videos, but I have not had that problem. Pros: 2.0 fstop, macro mode, scene options work well, two customizable settings. Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus TG-2 Written By Mike, Northern Virginia on Friday, June 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have not had the camera for very long, and have not yet dropped it or submerged it so I can't attest to its durability, toughness or how waterproof it might be. I have found the photo quality to be very good compared to other point-and-shoots. It is very easy to use - the menus and features are easy to navigate and figure out. The hinged doors for the battery/SDHC card and micro USB ports have secondary locks on them to prevent accidental opening. I am amazed at how many shots I can take before needing a recharge! If you need a powerful zoom, this is not the camera for you. It only goes to 4X, and the optional add-on zoom lens is only 7X. The mode selector wheel is very small and difficult to turn, which prevents it from being moved accidentally but makes it hard sometimes to change modes. Pros: Photo quality, speed, features, ease of use, battery life Cons: Zoom, size and weight 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus TG-2 Written By Leon, SoCal on Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Seems to be a great little camera. Somewhat bigger than a lot of its competition but it also does a lot. It is drop proof and waterproof, has a variety of shooting options and it has a GPS and compass. The only ding I find find is the lack of a lens cover. I'd hate to scratch the camera lens. Pros: very versatile with good low light capability. Cons: lack of lens cover 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus Tough Series TG-2 iHS Written By JG, Tuscaloosa, AL on Monday, May 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I had an old Sony 5 megapixel for the last 11 years. It had a waterproof housing, and attachable wide angle and telephoto lenses, and was top of the line for a compact travel camera a long time ago. I have been surrounded by friends who use their Olympus Stylus Tough cameras, and all rave about every version. Once I noticed that i could purchase the wide angle lens, i was finally forced to admit that my ancient contraption had truly met its match. I could have spent a little less money and gotten a good adventure camera, but the additional lens lets me use this camera for professional documentation of my artwork. Fellow artists are often surprised that I get my images from a compact digital camera, but I live on a budget and make it work. I am still getting used to the camera settings, but have been immediately impressed by lighting options and the Macro setting. I was able to get some amazing images of a baby praying mantis on the tip of my pinky, then switched to video mode and have corresponding footage before I'd ever read the manual. Pros: lens adapter options durable and waterproof This is a great all-around camera, not just underwater. Cons: can't take photos while charging- get extra batteries and track down a wall charger 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No TG Written By John, Whitestone Ny on Friday, May 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great little camera Pros: Lots Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus TG-2 iHS Written By Tay C, collierville,tn on Monday, May 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great comera!! went snorkeling for 10 days and had no leaks. Battery lasted forever. Super fast. Great underwater pics- super clear! Pros: Small, yet large enough to get a good grip on when wet Cons: Price and no instruction book except on-line. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus TG-2 iHS Written By Jeff, Algonac, MI on Friday, April 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first Olympus "tough" series. I purchased this for a recent trip to Mexico and planned on using it primarily for underwater photography while there. It proved to be a great underwater and all around camera. My only complaint would be that it would be nice to have a longer zoom, but other than that no issues. Pros: Long battery life, easy to use menu system, decent underwater pictures Cons: No printed manual, would like a longer zoom 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus Tough Series TG-2 iHS Written By Greg, Denver on Thursday, March 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The camera has been almost everything I was hoping for. Only 2 minor complaints. Zoom is generally insufficient for what I use it for (outdoor scenery photos) and the GPS functions are much less robust than I expected. The maps used with the GPS functions are for private personal use only. I expected for this price point to be able to be used commercially. Oh we'll. overall great camera, good software. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Olympus Stylus TG-2 Written By Bass, Connecticut on Monday, March 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is the third Olympus Stylus I've had and the secound that is "Tough". It is by far and away the best. I'm a point and shoot guy who needs a waterproof camera for my trips on the boat and this camera is perfect. I had a Stylus Tough 6000 that took great pictures but took a year and a day between pictures, shutter speed was way too slow. With this camera I can take pictures as fast as I can push the shutter, no more missed shots. I've only had the camera for a few weeks but so far it's working beautifully and taking great pictures. Pros: Long battery life blazing fast shutter speed, can take pictures as fast as I can push the shutter button. Very easy to program and use even for someone as camera stoopid as me. Cons: Doesn't come with a instruction book, you have to download it from the provided disk. Doesn't come with a remote battery charger, have to charge the battery while in the camera through the USB connection. I bought a remote battery charger online to fix that problem. 11 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Digital camera (red) Black lens ring (installed) Red lens ring LI-90B Lithium-Ion battery (3.6V/1270mAh) F-2AC-1B AC adapter (5V/500mA) Adjustable neck strap (red) 27" USB cable (with Type A USB on one end and proprietary connector on the other end) Olympus Setup CD-ROM Quick Start Guide (En/Fr/Sp) Warranty card Maintaining Water Resistance booklet Accessory lens promo card Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 3" OLED Adjustable-angle LCD No Wi-Fi No Touchscreen No Waterproof Yes GPS-enabled Yes Lens 35mm Equivalent 25-100mm Optical Zoom 4x Digital Zoom 2x Filter Diameter N/A Manual Focusing No Manual Exposure No Built-in Flash Yes HDMI Output Micro Memory Internal Memory Yes Memory Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 12 Total Megapixels --- Image Stabilization Sensor Shift Highest Resolution 3968 x 2976 HD Video Recording 1920 x 1080 Dimensions Width (inches) 4-5/8 Height (inches) 2-5/8 Depth (inches) 1-1/4 Weight With Battery (ounces) 8.1 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Features Recording Images Displaying and Editing Images Supplied Software Features Rugged Design: The Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS is a rugged camera, designed for adventurous photographers. The camera uses a durable double-layer polycarbonate resin construction with a metal frame, and is built to the following standards: Shockproof: designed to withstand a 6.8-foot fall, drop or other mishap (MIL-STD-810F standard) Waterproof: innovative waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take underwater movies and pictures in the pool, lake, or ocean, up to 50-foot depths for one hour (IEC Standard Publication 529 IPX8) Dustproof: dustproof to an IEC standard 529 IP6X Crushproof: can withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure Freezeproof: camera can withstand temperature extremes down to 14° F (MIL-STD-810F standard) Double Lock Mechanisms: The battery compartment and connector cover doors both have double lock mechanisms to prevent accidental exposure to moisture and dust. Rubberized seals on the doors help make the compartments watertight to protect the battery, memory card, and connector contacts. Optics: The TG-2 iHS is equipped with an ultra-bright F2.0-4.9 lens to let you capture shots in low light or situations when a flash cannot be used. The 4x optical zoom lens has a focal length of 4.5-18.0mm (equivalent to 25-100mm in 35mm photography). Combined with the 2x Super Resolution zoom, the total zoom capability is 8x. The lens has a water-repellent coating that keeps water from remaining on the lens surface and affecting your photos. Optional Teleconverters: The TG-2 can be used with two optional conversion lenses: the TCON-T01 Tele converter, and the FCON-T01 Fisheye converter. The 1.7x TCON-T01 converter extends the camera's optical zoom to nearly 7x for better closeup shots. The 0.74x FCON-T01 converter lets you take wide-angle panoramic shots while maintaining the brightness of the F2.0 lens. Both conversion lenses require the CLA-T01 adapter, which provides a screw-on thread for mounting the converters to the camera. (The camera's lens ring must first be removed before attaching the adapter ring.) Note: Slight vignetting may occur with the TCON-T01 telephoto conversion lens. This can be alleviated by zooming in slightly. OLED Monitor: The camera is equipped with a 3.0" high-resolution OLED monitor with approximately 610,000 dots. The monitor features several protective coatings to reduce glare and to prevent scratches. The TG-2 offers a 5-level monitor brightness adjustment in the menu, and lets you temporarily brighten the monitor by holding the OK button for 2 seconds. Like the lens, the monitor has a water-repellent coating so you can compose your shots in wet conditions. iHS: iHS technology is a combination of the high-sensitivity, high-speed 1/2.3" 12MP backlit CMOS sensor and the exceptionally fast TruePic VI image processor. The result is fast auto focusing, an enhanced iAuto shooting mode that recognizes multiple scenes and subjects, and 2x Super Resolution Zoom that lets you zoom in farther than the optical zoom without degrading the image. GPS: The TG-2 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, which can record location information onto your photos and movies. Using applications such as Google Earth or Picasa, you can view the location of your photos on a map. The logging function lets you track the route taken on your adventure. Recording Media: The Olympus Tough TG-2 digital camera records still images or movies onto optional SD, SDHC, or SDXC Memory Cards. For test images, or when the memory card becomes full, you can shoot a small number of images onto the camera's internal memory. Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Movies are recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with sound. Hi-speed movies are recorded in Motion JPEG format. FlashAir: The TG-2 is compatible with commercially available FlashAir cards. These cards have a Wireless LAN function to enable you to connect the camera to a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone or PC to view or import images from the card. Dual Image Stabilization: The camera combines Sensor-shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds, so you can capture sharp, blur-free images, even if your subject is moving. Focusing Range: The focus range for the normal shooting mode is 0.1m (3.96") to infinity. In the Super Macro mode, you can record images from as close as 1 centimeter away. White Balance: The Tough TG-2 offers the following White Balance presets: Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, and Underwater. You can also set and store a custom white balance based on an actual scene. LED Illuminator: The camera has a built-in LED illuminator that can assist in Auto Focusing, or illuminate the scene in closeup situations. It can be turned on or off manually in the menu, or set to automatically illuminate when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Flash: The camera's built-in flash operates in the following modes: Flash Auto: The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. Red-eye Reduction Flash: This emits pre-flashes for red-eye reduction. Fill-in Flash: The flash fires regardless of the available light. Remote Control/Slave: The camera can be used to control a compatible Olympus Wireless RC Flash (Remote Control), or a commercially-available slave flash (Slave) LED On: Turns on the LED illuminator for close up images. Flash Off: The flash does not fire. Self-Timer: You can take pictures of yourself using the 12-second built-in self timer. The 2-second self-timer also aids in preventing camera shake. Power Requirements: The Tough TG-2 operates on an LI-90B rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. An AC adapter (F-2AC-1B) is supplied to charge the LI-90B in the camera or operate the camera on AC power. The camera can take up to approximately 350 photos with fully charged battery. Charging time is approximately 4 hours. The camera can also charge while it is connected to a computer via USB. Note: The LI-90B battery can be inserted in either direction. You must make sure the contacts line up properly before inserting the battery. Recording Images Resolution: Several recording settings are available for still pictures and video: Still Pictures: Image Size: 12M (3968 x 2976*), 8M (3200 x 2400), 3M (1920 x 1440), VGA (640 x 480) Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 1:1 Compression: Fine or Normal Video: Image Size: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 Audio: With sound or Without Sound * Image resolution figures shown are when the aspect ratio is 4:3. Shooting Modes: The rear-mounted Mode Dial lets you choose between several shooting modes: Program: The camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture, but allows you to make changes to a wide range of other settings, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc. iAuto: The camera automatically selects the optimal shooting mode for the scene. Super Macro: Images can be taken from up to 1cm away from the subject. Scene: Lets you select from the following pre-programmed settings: Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide 1 and 2, Underwater Macro, Pet Mode-Cat, Pet Mode-Dog, Snow, Panorama, and Backlight HDR. Aperture: When an aperture value is set, the camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter speed. Magic: Lets you add special effects, such as Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, and Dramatic. C1/C2: These modes are for saving custom settings Sequential Shooting: The camera can take one frame at a time, or a sequence of pictures at a time by holding down the shutter button. During sequential shooting, the focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed when the first frame is shot. You can choose from the following: Selection Frames Per Second Maximum # of Frames Frame Resolution Normal 5 fps 25 images 12M High Speed 1 15 fps 100 images 3M High Speed 2 60 fps 100 images 3M Sensitivity: The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera's light sensitivity and better its ability to shoot in low light. The Tough TG-2 can automatically set the camera's sensitivity according to the conditions around the subject. To minimize blur caused by a moving subject or camera movement, the camera can automatically use a higher sensitivity (compared to Auto). Manual settings include ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, and 6400 equivalents. AF Mode: There are three AF (auto focus) modes for selecting the focusing area: Face/iESP: the camera determines the subject, even when not in the center. If a face is detected, the camera focuses on the face when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Spot AF: focus detection based on the subject within the AF target mark AF Tracking: The camera tracks the subject's movement automatically to focus on it continuously. Panorama: Using the included software it is possible to connect images with overlapping edges together into a single panoramic image. You can select "Auto" or "Manual" Panorama, which allows you to put up to 3 images together, or "PC" for up to 10 images to be linked together on your computer using the supplied software. Exposure Compensation: In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the exposure slightly using exposure compensation. You can adjust from -2.0 to + 2.0 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Still Image Audio Recording: When activated, the camera's built-in microphone can be set to record four seconds of audio after the shutter button is released and the picture is taken. In the playback menu, you can add up to 4 seconds of audio to still pictures. Displaying and Editing Images Image Playback: Once still images or movies have been captured, the camera gives you several options for playing them back: Manual Playback: view images manually one-by-one Slide Show: play still images back as a slide show. You can select to include all, or images from a single event, or in a specific collection created with PC software. You can choose from five types of background music and three types of transitions. Index View: For viewing multiple images at once, you can create an index display of 20 frames. Outputs: The Tough TG-2 is equipped with an HDMI Micro Connector (Type D) for connecting the camera to an HDMI-equipped HDTV. The output can be set to 1080i, 720p, or 480p. If the connected HDTV is compatible with HDMI Control, you can set the camera to be controlled by the TV's remote control. The camera also has a proprietary multi-function jack used as an audio/video output (with the optional CB-AVC3 composite video/mono audio cable) or a USB port (with the supplied USB cable). Editing Pictures: If a picture you have taken turns out less-than-perfect, you can edit it using one of the following: Image Size: You can save a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size to use in e-mail attachments or other applications. You can choose 3M or VGA. Cropping: You can zoom in using the cropping frame, and create a new image. Adding Sound: You can add up to 4 seconds of audio to an existing image using the built-in microphone. Beauty Fix: The camera can make corrections to the subject's skin and/or eyes. Shadow Adjust: You can brighten areas that are dark due to backlighting of other reasons Redeye Fix: Red-eyes caused by flash shooting can be retouched. Landmark: You can change the landmark information recorded on images when they were shot using the GPS Landmark function. Rotate: You can rotate the image to the proper orientation. Erasing/Protecting Images: Unwanted images can be erased one at a time or all at once. You can protect important images to avoid accidentally erasing them. Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased during a single-frame erase or all-frame erase function. Protected images are erased when the memory is reformatted. PictBridge Printing Capability: Using the supplied USB cable, you can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge-compliant printer. PictBridge is a standard that allows you to connect a PictBridge compliant camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints, regardless of brand. Print Reservation: Applying Print Reservation (Print Order) to your pictures allows you to take the memory card to a DPOF-compatible photo lab for printing, or print them on a DPOF-compatible printer at home, without using a computer. DPOF is the Digital Print Order Format and allows you to add information to your picture files such as which pictures to print, the number of prints desired, add the date and time to each image, etc. Supplied Software Supplied Software: The Tough TG-2 comes with Olympus Viewer 3 software on CD-ROM. The disc also includes a full Camera Instruction Manual. With the software, you can stitch together images for a panoramic shot, prepare images to be uploaded to the Internet, view GPS track logs, and retouch photos. The software is compatible with the following Operating Systems: Windows XP (SP2 or later) Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Mac OS X v10.5-v10.8 Mass Storage Device: When the camera is used as a Mass Storage device, you can connect it to computers running the following operating systems: Windows XP (SP1 or later) Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Mac OS X v10.3 or later Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Rugged and ready to go Written by Ralph Graves, Staff Writer - Creative, on 4/11/2013 10:49:00 AM The TG-2 iHS is made for action. When I took it out of the box I could immediately tell just by the feel that this was an extremely rugged camera. And it's also extremely easy to use. The menu offers lots of settings for taking great on-the-go shots. The scene selection options display photo examples, so you can quickly determine if the setting is appropriate for your shot (there's even a mode for selfies). All I had to do was dial the appropriate setting, and start shooting. The Stylus also offers eleven different camera effects, including some of the most currently popular. You can make a real scene look like a miniature model, or heighten the dramatic angles, or place a black solarized version of your shot against a hot pink background, making an instant punk rock poster. I took some test images in the Labs using the various filters, and came up with a winner every time. It's a great way to get interesting images without messing about with a photo editing program. Just shoot and post! The best tough-style camera to date Written by Zak Billmeier, Staff Writer - Creative, on 9/4/2013 11:53:00 AM I love the TG-2 because it has a great lens — it opens up to a bright f/2, which comes in especially handy underwater. My 4-year-old just got comfortable in the pool this year, so all she wants to do is swim underwater, jump in off the side, etc. I keep the TG-2 in my bathing suit pocket, then grab it and shoot a quick photo or video clip when she does something awesome. I've gotten shots of her that would make Jacques Cousteau jealous. The scene modes are well-matched to the sorts of environments you'll find yourself using this camera. The ones I used all the time were Beach & Snow (keeps the exposures right at the bright beach), Snapshot (good for the pool, it gives you realistic colors underwater), and Sports (fast shutter speed for action). Otherwise, I like Program mode with -0.3 exposure compensation. I got the best beach/pool shots of my life this summer with the TG-2. I constantly got the question, "What camera did you use?" But perhaps the biggest surprise was how good the video is. You get nominal control over video — you can choose the size, and it'll shoot at 30 fps. You can also employ some cool slo-mo modes (at reduced resolution) for great action footage. Action videos are where the TG-2 really shines. At one point, I had some suction-cup camera mounts to try out, so I stuck them to my car and mounted camera after camera to gives them a test. All of the cameras failed the test due to the rolling shutter effect, including a dedicated action cam and some pretty expensive models. But not the TG-2! It handled that video challenge with ease. I can't recommend the TG-2 enough to anyone who spends time camping, kayaking, skiing, swimming...or even just hanging out at the beach. It's a high-performance camera you never need to worry about. What are the Labs? Sorry, the Olympus Tough Series TG-2 iHS is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? 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Some locations are hard to beat, and Chalet Hotel des Deux Domaines has secured one of them, right in the heart of the wonderful Paradiski area. The hotel is both very close to the slopes and yet conveniently just 350m from the village centre, enabling easy access both to the slopes and to the resort's various other amenities. From the ski-room level, doors open on one side to the ski-track connecting through the trees onto the piste, and on the other to the pathway leading up to the attractive resort centre.
From the ski-room door, a flattish track through the trees leads with a short 'skate' straight onto the Arpette blue run down to Plagne Bellecôte centre, from where a choice of five different lifts fans out in all directions. At the end of the day, make the same piste your last run, and the same track leads you home to your own ski-room door. The children's ski garden is also within easy reach, only approx. 150m from the upper exit of the Chalet Hotel.
Comfortable Hotel FacilitiesChalet Hotel des Deux Domaines offers the ideal family ski holiday, with well appointed and spacious family rooms and suites. The dedicated children's Nursery and Snow Club Rooms are furnished and equipped for children's play and there is a stylish foyer lounge-bar area. The dining-room offers spectacular views across the valley and there is extra space available for breakfast in the pool-side 'Bellecôte' Room.
The indoor swimming-pool and wellness area are a popular attraction for families, and for the added enjoyment and relaxation of our adult guests, children under 13 years old are not permitted into the upper level of the wellness area. Here the sauna, steam-room, indoor spa-bath and outdoor hot-tubs will provide a tranquil haven for parents to relax and enjoy some 'grown-up' time away from their offspring, whilst on the lower level the pool itself is open to all the family.
Holidays to this property are particularly suitable for families.
Comfortable family accommodationBelle Plagne Rooms – sleep 2-3 guests, with double/twin beds and a full-sized single bed/sofa, (en suite bath/wc, hairdryer, bathrobes, TV/DVD, most with balcony). Some pairs of inter-connecting rooms are available for families of 5-6.
Paradiski Family Suites – sleep 5 guests, with two separate sleeping areas, one bedroom with double/twin beds and a full-sized single bed/sofa (en suite bath/wc, hairdryer, bathrobes, TV, some with balcony), inter-connecting with a living-room/second sleeping area, with one double sofa-bed (en suite shower/wc, TV/DVD, balcony). All rooms will also take a cot, and the suites will take two cots if required.
Four 'Super-Suites' are also available for extended families or where two families are travelling together, and are at Paradiski Suite prices. Please see the accommodation summary below for details.GROUND FLOORReception and lounge area with bar, dining-room, Bellecôte breakfast-room, Snow Club and Nursery. Leisure area with swimming-pool with shallow children's section, relaxation room, and indoor spa-bath. First Floor Stairs up from swimming pool to adult-only wellness area, with 2 steam-rooms, sauna, 2 massage-rooms and an outdoor spa-bath.Paradiski Suites 1st Floor: 101, 103, 1042nd Floor: 201, 203, 204, 209, 210c*3rd Floor: 301, 303, 304, 309, 311b4th Floor: 401, 402, 405, 406, 407, 4095th Floor: 5017th Floor: 701Different rooms and suites offer differing sizes, views or other features, which are reflected in the different supplements which apply. Unless otherwise specified, Room/Suite numbers shown in the colours below carry the following supplements per person per night:Blue = balcony £2.50 Black = balcony with valley views £3.50 Pink = other special features £4.50 (please enquire at the time of booking) *Suite 210c has shower/wc (not bath), and has its own spa-bath on the balcony. Supplement £7.50 p.p.p.n. **403 has no balcony & no room supplement.Belle Plagne Rooms 1st Floor: 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 1102nd Floor: 202, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210a, 210b3rd Floor: 302, 305, 306, 307, 308, 310, 311a4th Floor: 403**, 4045th Floor: 5027th Floor: 703, 704, 7058th Floor: 801, 802, 8039th Floor: 901, 902, 903Super-Suites 2nd Floor: Rooms 210a, 210b & Suite 210c combine into one Super-Suite, sleeping 11, with 4 separate sleeping areas. (Min. 6 full paying persons before child discounts or empty bed charges).3rd Floor: Room 311a & Suite 311b combine into one Super-Suite, sleeping 8, with 3 separate sleeping areas. (Min. 4 full paying persons before child discounts or empty bed charges).4th Floor: Super-Suite 408 - sleeps 6-8 with 3 separate sleeping areas: One bedroom with double bed and single sofa-bed (en suite bath/wc/TV/balcony), open- plan living area with double sofa-bed, TV and balcony (private shower/wc/) inter-connecting to further bedroom with double bed and single sofa-bed, bath/wc/TV. (Min. 4 full paying persons before child discounts or empty bed charges)
The chalet host will have a day off during the course of the week, during which you will be required to eat out.
Breakfast: A good breakfast is essential on a ski holiday, so we provide a choice of cereals or porridge, fruit juices, plentiful tea and coffee, local bread (and croissants or 'pains au chocolat' in France), cold meats, cheeses and preserves, and boiled eggs. This is normally presented buffet-style for you to help yourself. Additionally we offer a daily hot dish, such as scrambled eggs with mushrooms or home-made pancakes.
Afternoon tea: The traditional 'welcome home' after a day on the slopes will be laid out for you by your chalet host, ready for your return. A good cup of tea or coffee is the perfect accompaniment to a delicious slice of freshly home-baked cake.
Children's High Tea : Served at around 5.30pm and supervised by our staff, high tea provides children under 13 with a healthy menu, but tailored more towards children's tastes than our main adult dinner.We offer an alternative choice for High Tea in all our Chalet Hotels. In the same way that parents are asked to select their evening's choices at breakfast time, children will be offered alternative choices including home-made healthy options as well as standard children's favourites.
Puréed food is available for infants on request. Parents are asked to accompany children under 36 months, whilst children 3-12 years will be supervised by staff.
Children under 13 are not allowed to join the adult-only dinner.
Culinary Choice Dinner: comprise five courses, with a choice of menu for your enjoyment. Adults will be asked to choose their evening meals at breakfast for that evening from a choice of varied dishes selected for each course, accompanied of course by our complimentary wines.
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