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Productions Coracole
Romance and Revolution: Music from Les Misérables & More!
In celebration of their 5th anniversary, Productions Coracole and l'Orchestre Philharmonique Équitable in collaboration with La Boîte Vocale proudly present the beloved musical Les Misérables in concert form.
"If you wish to understand what revolution is, call it progress; and if you wish to understand what progress is, call it tomorrow."- Cosette, Les Misérables
Romance and Revolution: Music from Les Misérables & More!
In celebration of their 5th anniversary, Productions Coracole and l'Orchestre Philharmonique Équitable in collaboration with La Boîte Vocale proudly present four bilingual representations of the beloved musical Les Miserables in concert form, along with accompanying music from the Romantic era.
Musical and theatergoers can enjoy this treat throughout the month of May with up-coming shows both in English (May 25th at 3 pm) and in French (May 24th at 7:30 pm) at Salle Émile Legault, 613, avenue Sainte-Croix, Ville-Saint-Laurent. Throughout the run, proceeds go towards Kids Help Phone/ Jeunesse, J'écoute, that offers 24-hour, anonymous phone and web counselling.
Audience members will enjoy the creativity of Conductor, André Gauthier; Stage Director, Coralie Heiler; Vocal Director, Marc Deslandes and Vocal Ensemble Director, Frédéric Vogel in this sublime performance that includes a full cast of versatile singers, detailed costumes and interesting visuals.
Les Misérables is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that was adapted for the stage in 1980 with music by Claude-Michel Schönberg.
The story takes place in early 19th-century France during the Romantic period. The convict Jean Valjean is released from a French prison after serving nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread for his starving nephew as well as for his subsequent attempts to escape from prison. Jean Valjean's eternal quest for redemption leads him off the beaten path where he makes interesting encounters with various characters who are all swept up into the revolutionary period in France. This was a time where artistic, literary, and intellectual movements were set in motion due to a reaction to the Industrial Revolution. The play portrays the raw nature of humanity as the main characters grip with the realities of a harsh life and fight persistently for the ideals of compassion, dreams, hope, sacrifice and love.
I was privileged to attend both the English and French versions of the play and was impressed by the powerful voices, versatility and energy of the cast members. Both versions conveyed the passion the actors felt towards the ideals of justice set forth by the narrative. Overall, vocal Director Marc Deslandes did a wonderful job of teaching thirty people to sing in two languages.
Kenny Stein, singing the role of Valjean in French, feels that the artistic collaboration between Anglophones and Francophones is so important in the context of Montreal's current political climate. "Our cast is a 50/50 mix of the two languages, and the majority of us are cast in both versions, which means we spend our rehearsals together. We have also made an extra effort to socialize outside of rehearsal. The time we spent getting to know each other as individuals directly contributes to the fight against intolerance; it cultivates understanding and acceptance of each other."
Alisha Ruiss, playing Fantine in the English version, hopes people leave the theater wanting to be better citizens, "I would like audiences to think about sacrificing for the sake of others, like Fantine, Valjean, Eponine and many other characters."
For Stage Director Coralie Heiler, who plays Cosette in the French version of the show and is the Artistic Director of Productions Coracole, this is a dream come true, "Working with a live orchestra has always been a dream of mine and this is the perfect project. I adore the music and the story of Les Misérables. These songs are treasured, and the fundamental narrative of adversity, passion and justice, is as recognizable today as in the time of Victor Hugo's novel."
André Gauthier, conductor for l'Orchestre Philharmonique Équitable (OPÉ), was drawn to the music, an equal balance of romantic-era ballads and military styles- glorious, stirring and emotional. Gauthier would like audiences to be touched by Javert's transformation, "If someone as closed-minded as him could change, then to some extent, anyone could. The characters' evolution throughout the story line resonates strongly for me."
Rounding out the show are orchestra pieces written in the Romantic era, including Alexander Glazunov's 'Le Petit Adagio' from The Seasons, recognizable in Quebec as the theme song from Radio-Canada's Un homme et son péché and Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut.
Whether you choose to enjoy the English or French production, this unique project will present a full orchestra on stage, contrary to most local musical theater productions which use pre-recorded tracks. Here, audiences will enjoy a wall of sound and vision produced by 100 dedicated, passionate and skilled artists on stage, including beautiful period costumes and video projections.
Romance and Revolution: Music from Les Misérables & More has two more runs at
Salle Émile Legault, 613, avenue Sainte-Croix, Ville-Saint-Laurent
In English: May 24 at 7:30pm
In French: May 25th at 3 :00 pm
Tickets: Adults- $35, Children under 12- $28
For reservations: (514) 685-5093 or the box office page online at www.productionscoracole.com
For company bios etc: www.productionscoracole.com, orchestreequitable.com/miserables
Also: www.laboitevocale.info, kidshelpphone.ca/jeunessejecoute.ca


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Jeremiah 20New King James Version (NKJV)
The Word of God to Pashhur
20 Now Pashhur the son of Immer, the priest who was also chief governor in the house of the Lord, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things. 2 Then Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the Lord.
3 And it happened on the next day that Pashhur brought Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then Jeremiah said to him, "The Lord has not called your name Pashhur, but Magor-Missabib.[a] 4 For thus says the Lord: 'Behold, I will make you a terror to yourself and to all your friends; and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and your eyes shall see it. I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall carry them captive to Babylon and slay them with the sword. 5 Moreover I will deliver all the wealth of this city, all its produce, and all its precious things; all the treasures of the kings of Judah I will give into the hand of their enemies, who will plunder them, seize them, and carry them to Babylon. 6 And you, Pashhur, and all who dwell in your house, shall go into captivity. You shall go to Babylon, and there you shall die, and be buried there, you and all your friends, to whom you have prophesied lies.'"
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7 O Lord, You induced me, and I was persuaded;
11 But the Lord is with me as a mighty, awesome One.
13 Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord!
14 Cursed be the day in which I was born!
New King James Version (NKJV)
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The Lynnwood PFD was established under the authority of the Laws of the State of Washington, Chapter 165, Laws of 1999, pursuant to Ordinance 2266 of the City Council of the City of Lynnwood, passed August 24, 1999. Under RCW 35.57, the City has authority to form a public facilities district for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and financing a regional center, which may be a convention center.
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District shall serve as an economic catalyst for the community through the development of public facilities. The Public Facilities District shall be a cornerstone for the City of Lynnwood's revitalization through its development efforts and the professional operation of its facilities.
The Public Facilities District shall provide leadership and vision in all of its activities for the citizens of Lynnwood and South Snohomish County, so as to provide a valuable addition to the economic vitality of the region and a sense of pride for the community.
Meetings of the Lynnwood PFD are held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the Lynnwood Convention Center. If a meeting is to be cancelled, a cancellation notice will be posted at the District offices 24 hours in advance.
Lynnwood Public Facilities District
3815 196th St. SW, Ste. 136
Lynnwood, WA 98036
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Mr. Sherwin is a former Senior Vice President of Land Development for Quadrant Homes. He is past president of the Washington state Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and has been actively involved in local, regional and state planning and development issues. Mr. Sherwin's term expires in 2019.
Vice Chair
Robert Fuller provides financial advice and planning to individuals and corporations. He has served on local boards including President of Lynnwood Rotary, President of Lynnwood Rotary Foundation, Chairman of the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Evergreen School, Steven's Hospital Foundation and the University of Washington's Apogee Institution. Mr. Fuller's term expires in 2017.
Andy Olsen is Vice President of Columbia Hospitality, a hospitality and management consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Mr. Olsen has been involved in the hospitality industry throughout North America for over 30 years. He serves on the Advisory Board for Washington State University's SHBM program. In addition, he is also a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, the Washington Lodging Association and the Cornell Hotel Society. Mr. Olsen's term expires in 2018.
Board Member
With over 40 years of association management experience, Melby currently spends his time speaking, teaching and consulting to various non-profit organizations, corporations and government entities. Mr. Melby attended University of North Dakota, earning a degree in Journalism. He added a master's degree from the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University. Mr. Melby's term expires in October 2019.
Rosario Reyes
Board Member
Rosario Reyes is the Founder and Executive Director of the Latino Educational Training Institute that develops programs to facilitate the success of Spanish-speaking and bilingual persons in the US. She has been a Lynnwood resident for 32 years and has dedicated her energy to successfully establishing and expanding her business in the Lynnwood area while focusing on community development. Mrs. Reyes' term expires in October 2020.
Did you know there are three other Public Facilities District organiztions in Snohomish County? Click the links below to learn more about them.


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One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human habitation over the past 10,000 years.
Village of Albany Historic Indian Mounds
View these historic Indian mounds located in Albany.
Indian Mounds State Historic Site
One of the largest prehistoric Hopewell Mounds group in Illinois - interpretive brochures on site.
Antique store.
Antique mall.
We're located right along Rt 84 on the Great River Road and also have outside seating with a great view of the Mississippi River. We cater to boaters, bikers and everyone in between. so visit by car, bike or boat!
Robert F. Apple - Fishing Guide
Fishing guide - muskies, walleyes; all equipment furnished.
This 1/4-mile drag racing facility features bracket racing on Saturday nights. An IHRA National event and many other specialty events are held here, including the World Series of Drag Racing.
Pre-Victorian, 1850's 4 guest room with private baths. Three and a half acres on Mississippi Riverfront. Marina on property - Boat in Summer - watch eagles in winter.
Surrounded by a ridge covered with thousands of pine trees, Sandy Pine has some of the largest and top-ranked elk bulls in the Midwest. Take a tour through the pasture and snap some photos.
CITY:Deer Grove
Located just 10 miles south of Rock Falls, Deer Valley is a challenging 18-hole championship golf course.
CITY:Deer Grove
Karen Vroman, MWS/Added Touch Gallery
Gallery. Appointment preferred.
9-room motel and 1 cottage.
This scenic drive follows the flow of the mighty Mississippi River as it curves along the western edge of Illinois and meanders for more than 550 miles, traveling through charming small towns and offering beautiful river and woodland views along the way.
The Fulton Historical Society is located in this Civil War-era home donated to the city by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Martin.
Fulton's authentic Dutch windmill, called "De Immigrant," was prefabricated in the Netherlands and erected in the U.S. by Dutch craftsmen. The windmill sits on the flood control dike right in the heart of Fulton.
Tour the walk-through gardens and browse the nursery selling 170 different ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs.
Boats of all kinds pass through the locks, and visitors can view the river traffic from just a few feet away.
Antique mall featuring 80 dealers. Fleamarket, April-October.
A Christian book and gift shop.
We're located in a beautifully restored historic building in downtown Fulton and we specialize in antique furniture and accessories of all kinds.
Quality antique dealer specializing in collectibles and textiles.
Large selection of gifts and collectibles. We carry a wide variety of name brand items including Willow Tree, Isabel Bloom, Heartwood Creek, Jody Coyote, Quad City Candle Company and much more.
The Windmill Cultural Center houses an extensive collection of 21 European windmills representing ten European countries. Interpretive exhibits provide unique information on the products produced by windmills, country of origin, windmill specifications, and the cultural impact of windmills. The Education Area features video presentations of the windmill countries and an education area contains children's activities including coloring, puzzles, and toys promoting scientific concepts. The gift shop sells fresh stone-ground flour, Delft pottery, and souvenirs of Fulton, the Windmill Cultural Center and the windmill.
Spring Valley Farm is home to Jersey cows, alpacas, sheep, Belgian horses, chickens and goats. Farm tours and hayrack rides by appointment only.
This cozy hotel is one mile from the Mississippi River. Come experience the comforts of home in our spacious rooms and suites. Complimentary hot breakfast each morning, heated indoor pool and whirlpool spa.
On the Mississippi River in an old 12-acre quarry is where you will find a restored and furnished mid-1800s settlement. Paths through the wooded hillsides lead from one home site to another.
This restored building is filled with quality antiques, Dutch treasures, handmade soap, model barges, handmade pottery, local photography, and art. Products made in Illinois are showcased. We specialize in Dutch-related items. We also offer Dutch food items such as coffee, tea, licorice, and Queen Wilhelmina mints.
We're located just minutes from the Mississippi River & the Dutch Windmill and offer a fine line of jewelry and purses, unique personal accessories and lots of one-of-a-kind home decor. Lotions, handmade soaps, dip mixes, and cookbooks are also available. A can't miss shopping opportunity.
Green River State Wildlife Area
Green River is the best remaining example of the wetland-prairie mosaic that once covered the area's nearly 1 million acres of lowlands. This multiple-use site provides hunting, hiking, and birding opportunities.
Every kid walks away a winner in this pre-fourth of July celebration. Family floats, antique tractors, children's games: ring toss, select a sucker and a frog/toad jumping contest (bring your own) are just a few to mention. Visit and enjoy local organizations home cooked delicacies and buy a pie. Fireworks at dusk are sure to please. Activities begin at 10 am.
The Standish House Bed & Breakfast
The Standish House B&B is owned and operated by a direct descendent of Miles Standish and is filled with antiques and collections of Early American history. You'll enjoy canopy beds, sumptuous breakfasts and more. We're only minutes from Lake Carroll and are located on a quiet residential street in the quaint community of Lanark.
Downtown retail store -- antiques and collectibles.
Discover Us in the Heart of Northern Illinois Wine Country. Silver Moon Winery welcomes wine lovers, families and friends to a timeless wine-country escape in a heavenly slice of Northern Illinois heartland. Whether at our Lanark, Illinois estate or our website, you're always among friends eager to serve you. Refine your palate, soothe your spirit and let your senses flow.
They facilitate retreats for individuals and small groups seeking renewed relationships with God and each other. Come away by yourselves to a quiet place and rest a while. The conference center is approximately 100 miles west of Chicago but a world away from the hustle and worries of your busy lives.
Lanark's newest restaurant with amazing pizzas, specialty burgers, and sandwiches. Live music every weekend and a good time every day.
Welcome to Lake Carroll Golf Course, your number one option for a round of golf in Lanark, Illinois. We are truly one of the Midwest's great hidden golf gems, as well as the finest ocourse in Northwestern Illinois. We are located a peaceful and scenic drive away from Cedar Rapids, Rockford, and the Chicagoland area. You will love the high quality of great golf you find here at Lake Carroll Golf Course!
Eagle Point Horseback Riding Farm & Eagle Point Paintball Games
Horseback riding for young and old. Trails follow Elkhorn Creek. Great for the more experienced rider. Paintball field is on island off Elkhorn Creek.
This museum features exhibits of local history and antique farm tools.
Timbered, 1150-acre state park with 77-acre lake stocked with a variety of fish. Class A, 92-site campground with shower building and all sites with electricity. Separate equestrian campground.
Located on the Lincoln Highway in the old Unionville School, 1,200 bolts of 100% cotton quilting fabric, notions, books, patterns and antiques.
Gift shop featuring aromatique, briar root candles, specialty food items, greeting cards and much more.
A unique coffee and tea gift shop with bakery serving fresh made scones, pies and muffins. All within a faithfully restored 1879 Queen Anne Victorian home.
This nine-hole golf course features a pro shop, bar, snack bar and putting green.Night Golf, i.e. Glo Ball, is available for your group. Ask us about how you can have your own 8? Cup Tournament.A coordinator will help you plan your outing. Ask us about breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a cook-out for your gathering.
Between Friendz Gifts is a store designed to allow shoppers to purchase high quality, handmade items. There are several local craftsman who specialize in handcrafted jewelry, bronze and silver decoration, steam punk jewelry, and original art. We also offer uniquely created purses, scarves and more.
They offer a bakery & café in a beautiful historic building. Check out their specialty ice cream, a coffee & smoothie bar. as well as a retail shop and beer/wine bar.
Full-service training facility. We welcome visitors to our farm to see beautiful Arabian horses, take lessons, or just visit. Call or go to our website for more information and check us out on Facebook.
2 bedroom B&B serving continental breakfast. We also have a covered outdoor fire pit and covered parking for motorcycles. Pets and children welcome. Complete country getaway.
They offer three rooms where you can sleep comforted by beautiful handmade quilts or lose yourself among the antiques! Wake up to a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, homemade breads, fruit, French toast or waffles, ham, and our own jams & jellies. While sitting on the wicker porch swing on the upstairs veranda, enjoy the beautiful countryside and be blessed by the song of the bluebird or call of the mockingbird. Wake up to the smell of coffee and fresh cinnamon rolls baking and make time to bird watch, shop in the small quilt & gift shop or explore the historic community they call home.
CITY:Mount Carroll
This 1911 home is nestled on a farm in Northwest Illinois. Take pleasure in our rolling hills, open spaces & country hospitality. Featuring a full country breakfast, seasonal fruits & vegetables from our garden. Hike, bike, bird watch, hunt or just relax. Located close to historic Mt. Carroll, Galena, Great River Bike Trail and Mississippi Palisades State Park.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Take a self-guided walking tour through Mt. Carroll's historic district, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Illinois' oldest continuously-running professional summer stock theatre. Live performances June-August. Reservations required. Children's program July-August.
CITY:Mount Carroll
At this real haunted house, built in 1870, you'll hear about the inn's spooky history on a tour that takes you through the twists and turns of this creepy building.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Gallery and glass studio (formerly Eagleton Glass).
CITY:Mount Carroll
Full service florist with lots more. Stuffed animals, candles, angels, home decor, photo frames, plants, balloons, and custom designs.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Quality primitives antiques shop on historic Peoria-Galena Trail, located behind our restored 1861 limestone house in beautiful Pleasant Valley.
CITY:Mount Carroll
We have two guest rooms available, along with two furnished apartments for extended stays. Our guest rooms do not have private baths -- they share a newly remodeled toilet and shower. The Hotel Glenview was built in 1886 and remained a working hotel until the mid 70's when it fell into disrepair but it is in the process of being refurbished. We are within walking distance for great shopping, dining and night caps. We are only 10 miles from the Great River Trail, and we do offer bicycles sag support. Upon consideration, pets are welcomed. We are strictly non-smoking.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Join us for bowling -- stay for the fun! Full-service bowling center plus cosmic bowling, leagues and restaurant with daily specials. We can also host birthday parties.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Market Street Commons at the Kraft Building
Market Street Commons is located in the heart of the Mt. Carroll historic district, in the old Kraft Building. The Kraft Building houses the community Welcome Center and Chamber of Commerce, along with shops.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Located deep in the woods just 5 miles from historic Mt Carroll, Timber Lake Resort offers 120 campsites including pull-thru RV sites with water, sewer, and electric hookups. We also offer deluxe log cabin rentals and beautiful lakeside rustic camping. Other amenities include a 1,800-square-foot pool, large group pavilion, recreation center, general store, lakeside deck, two spring-fed lakes, biking & hiking trails and Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois' oldest professional summer stock theatre, is located next door within easy walking distance.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Relax in small-town comfort in charming downtown Mount Carroll. Our historic, restored 1865 building features two 600 square-foot suites, combining rural charm with contemporary amenities and style. Guests will find fresh fruit, yogurt, home-made granola, coffee and tea, as well as fruit juice in the kitchen. Spend the day exploring the historic buildings and architecture of Mount Carroll, antiques, and the beautiful pastoral landscape of the driftless area. Then, come home to cocktails and a delicious meal downstairs at Molly's.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Carroll County's only Western Store! We carry men's and women's retail clothing & accessories, home décor and much more. We also carry some of the biggest brand names: Justin cowboy boots, Noble Outfitter apparel and horse tack, Johnny Ringo boots for women, Ariat, Wrangler, Cruel Girl, Cinch just to name a few. Our store also carries consignment pieces from local residents. We also carry unique, one of a kind handmade blankets and coats. It's worth the drive so come take a peek!
CITY:Mount Carroll
New, handmade, remade and vintage desirables including pottery, garden art, crafting items, purses, and much more! You have to see it to believe it so check out Dabluz Boutique.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Ideas N Designs offers a his & hers compatible shopping experience where the impossible is possible! Located in an 1850' historic building, we offer a wide variety of antiques, wholesale designer fabrics, and Automobilia to please the avid collector. We also feature a Victorian Library, English Garden, Mad Hatter Tea Room, and Through The Looking Glass fashions featuring vintage new and used clothing & more. Let our Mad Hatter welcome you to this unique shopping experience! Bus tours welcome for groups up to 40. Closed January, February and March.
CITY:Mount Carroll
We offer antique home furnishings, Check out our collection of repurposed, refinished, upcycled, farm fresh relics, jewelry, artwork, metal, photography, vintage, shabby chic, handmade items, junk and much more!
CITY:Mount Carroll
20+ specialty sandwiches, baked goods and variety of lattes, coffees and more! No fried foods of any kind! We're located in the Kraft Bldg in the heart of historic Mt Carroll. Come explore the brick streets and country charm of Mt. Carroll and stop in to see our restored historic building where we also feature a health food section, gift items & locally crafted artesian items.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Well known for serving food that is extra fresh, locally grown, visually beautiful and interwoven with great flavors. Fine dining offering a variety of entrees in an upscale atmosphere. Open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday 4:30 – 9:00 and Sunday Brunch 11:00 to 4:00. Follow us on Facebook.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Your go-to place for drinks, dancing, live music and a good time! Our Dining Room is open weekends. Our Bar Menu items are available week nights-in bar or for carry out. Our Dining Menu & Bar Menu are available on Fri & Sat nights. We can also host your meeting, banquet, reunion or reception. Check us out on Facebook for updates on live music events and more.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Come to Historic Downtown Mt. Carroll and enjoy great pizza and burgers plus a full menu and lunch specials daily. Live music every weekend and dont' miss our open mic on Sunday nights. Follow us on Facebook!
CITY:Mount Carroll
American owned and operated is what you'll find on the sign! 12 clean, reasonably priced, air conditioned rooms are offered. Cable TV, Free HBO and Showtime and phones in all the rooms. Just 7 miles west of White Pines State Park.
The 1878 Henry School, located on the Galena Trail, was used as an operating school until 1957. The Polo Historical Society has turned it back into an old country school, which includes displays on the Black Hawk War of 1832.
The first brick home built in Polo is now a tourist information center and home of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau.
A delicious mixture of cocoa is found every which way along the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail in the four-county area of Northwest Illinois. Enjoy visiting candy stores, bed and breakfasts with special chocolate-themed packages, gift shops and old-fashioned soda fountains.
Polo Historical Society/Aplington House
Lincoln slept here two nights in 1856, as the guest of his friend Senator Aplington, the founder of the village of Polo. Learn about the history of Polo and view the Ogle County Military Museum, which showcases artifacts from all wars.
Trotter Restorations and Antiques, Inc.
We specialize in old home restoration supplies, period lighting fixtures, architectural supplies, parlor stoves, cook stoves, hardware and furniture. Call for appt.
Homemade food served in a charming atmosphere with antique charm makes Gramma Jack's Back 40 a great place to have breakfast or lunch. Enjoy made-from-scratch muffins, daily lunch specials and tempting desserts!
On Any Sunday Motorcycle Museum
See 40 motorcycles on display, including European bikes built from 1942-1978.
Barnacopia is a farm museum, events venue and Bed & Breakfast featuring two fully appointed guest rooms with full bathrooms and hot tubs all located in a silo next to the barn and the top floor of the silo is a library.
This is the only tug-of-war across the mighty Mississippi River. On Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., barge traffic, pleasure boats and paddleboats yield the right of way to a 2,400 foot, 680 pound rope that stretches between LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois. Eleven teams from each side are formed and the side with the most winning teams takes the Alabaster Eagle trophy for that year. Currently the score is tied 10 - 10. A family weekend event filled with carnival rides, live entertainment, a huge parade, scenic 5k run/walk, food, arts and craft vendors and one of the largest fireworks displays (friday night) in the two state area. Admission charged. Festival takes place on the Mississippi River at Port Byron IL Riverfront. Hwy. 67 & Port Byron. Call 309-523-2500 for more information
CITY:Port Byron
Adventure Quest of the Quad Cities
Adventure Quest of the Quad Cities is the perfect for fun-filled outdoor adventures. This 54-acre facility is located just off 1-80 & I-88 near East Moline IL. Make your reservations today and enjoy zip lines, panning for gems, hay rack rides, and wonderful hiking trails. This facility is also available for parties and corporate team building. An elegantly decorated 8,000 square foot banquet facility with an extensive menu is available. The facility also offers interactive games, inflatables, dunk tanks, water slides, laser tag, and more. Check out these annual fall events that include Pumpkin Festival the last weekend in September and the QC Haunted Forest every Friday & Saturday in October. Call (309) 523-3619 for reservations or more information.
CITY:Port Byron
Provides golfers high quality golf at a price that's respectable. We strive to be scenic, pristine, and challenging for our customers' golfing pleasure.
CITY:Port Byron
During Christmas, Sherwood Forest is adorned with decorations and twinkling lights. Any time of year view a variety of animals, including turkeys, rabbits, peacocks, llamas, and miniature goats and deer.
The Asa Crook Home is the first frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County's first settler. The restored home is open for tours.
Choose and cut your own Christmas tree here. On weekends, caboose rides help transport your tree out of the Enchanted Forest.
This monument features a statue of a Civil War soldier.
Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
1,188 acres of natural beauty. Fishing on Rock River and hunting.
Prophetstown Park District Pool & Recreational Center
Indoor/outdoor pool with aerobic classes and open swims. Rec Center has volleyball and basketball courts.
Prophetstown State Recreation Area
Boat ramp, shower facilities, picnic grounds and RV dump station. Playground equipment.
Built in 1966, this semi-private, 18-hole golf course is situated on extremely hilly terrain, and features a putting green and chipping area. A fabulous choice for quality golf and excellent dining.
A lovely four square Guest House located one block from Prophetstown State Park on the banks of the Rock River. The large front porch is your first friendly hello as you enter this home away from home. With four bedrooms and a three season sleeping porch it's the perfect place for a small or large gathering of family or friends. If you're in the area exploring or home for a family event the North House is an excellent option for your day, week or month long needs. Also, consider the North House for bridal and baby showers, birthday celebrations, anniversary receptions, meetings and more.
We sell antiques and great gifts including jewelry, wine accessories, flower arrangements and every day and collector knives. We also sell fine cigars. But mostly, we are about wine. We sell good wine and have tastings when we are open. Our wine is not something that you can buy locally. We have worked hard on wine that tastes good but is nice and you will be very happy with the prices!
Flashbacks For You is a Quality Consignment store selling antiques, vintage and handmade purses, a wide variety of collectibles, dishes, comics and so much more! We sell local treasures worldwide. Go to our website for more information.
Victorian Grace Antiques & Accents
Offering a wide variety of antiques & collectibles and home accent pieces.
31 deluxe rooms, with individually controlled air conditioning and heating units, offering some with jacuzzis, refrigerators, microwaves, near restaurants and offering WiFi.
CITY:Rock Falls
Country Inn & Suites of Rock Falls
Charming guest rooms with 25" remote TV, coffee makers, hairdryers, iron & ironing board. Suites include a refrigerator, microwave, and wet bar. Whirlpool suites and handicap accessible rooms also available.
CITY:Rock Falls
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Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have seen the bounds of the church enlarged by the accession both of Jews and Gentiles to it; and thanks be to that God who always caused them to triumph. We left them, in the close of the foregoing chapter, reposing themselves at Antioch, and edifying the church there with the rehearsal of their experiences, and it is a pity they should ever be otherwise employed; but in this chapter we find other work (not so pleasant) cut out for them. The Christians and ministers are engaged in controversy, and those that should have been now busied in enlarging the dominions of the church have as much as they can do to compose the divisions of it; when they should have been making war upon the devil's kingdom they have much ado to keep the peace in Christ's kingdom. Yet this occurrence and the record of it are of great use to the church, both for warning to us to expect such unhappy discords among Christians, and direction to us what method to take for accommodating them. Here is, I. A controversy raised at Antioch by the judaizing teachers, who would have the believing Gentiles brought under the yoke of circumcision and the ceremonial law, Acts 15:1, 2. II. A consultation held with the church at Jerusalem about this matter, and the sending of delegates thither for that purpose, which occasioned the starting of the same question there, Acts 15:3-5. III. An account of what passed in the synod that was convened upon this occasion, Acts 15:6. What Peter said, Acts 15:7-11. What Paul and Barnabas discoursed of, Acts 15:12. And, lastly, what James proposed for the settling of this matter, Acts 15:13-21. IV. The result of this debate, and the circular letter that was written to the Gentile converts, directing them how to govern themselves with respect to Jews, Acts 15:22-29. V. The delivering of this determination to the church at Antioch, and the satisfaction it gave them, Acts 15:30-35. VI. A second expedition designed by Paul and Barnabas to preach to the Gentiles, in which they quarrelled about their assistant, and separated upon it, one steering one course and the other another, Acts 15:36-41.
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Should I get a new filter?
I've had a Penguin 200 HOB filter for over a year now on my aquarium. I've noticed that now it has a reduced water volume moving through it and it is also very loud as it used to be quiet. Should I get a new filter and if so, what one.
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Have you tried cleaning the filter? What I mean is removing the filter and scrubbing it down. Sometimes algea and other things get stuck in the filter. If you haven't cleaned it in a long while see if that helps. If it doesn't I personally like canister filters but Marineland makes some awesome HOB filters.
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For HOB's, I think Fluval Aquaclear is the hands down winner as it lets us decide the type and volume of media (unlike cartridge filters). It comes with sponge, carbon and Bio-max bio media. The sponge lasts nearly forever, carbon optional - a wad of polyester fiber last polishes the water. An AC50 throttled down would work fine on your 37g.
Now I prolly wouldn't put a canister on a 37g (don't have one on my 60g), but Eheim, Rena and Fluval are top contenders.
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post #6 of 10 Old 03-18-2013, 08:11 AM
It could be the impeller. If a good cleaning doesn't help, you can normally get replacements. I have had great luck with HOBs over the years. They're easy to maintain and even the cartridge types give you a little wiggle room to adjust media.
post #7 of 10 Old 03-18-2013, 06:32 PM Thread Starter
I will try to clean out the filter sometime this week and see if that helps. If it doesn't, I am going to a pet store in a few weeks to get a new one. A few weeks is ASAP for me, because the nearest pet store to me is a few hours away! :/
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post #8 of 10 Old 03-19-2013, 05:20 PM
I have a couple of the penguin filters and I never really liked them. I ran into issues with the impeller getting easily clogged and flow reducing to the point the biowheels didn't spin. I got sick of having to take everything off and clean it every few week. Now I use sponges and a few Aquaclears on my tanks. The aquaclear is so versatile and durable its pretty hard to beat.
post #9 of 10 Old 03-19-2013, 05:38 PM
Can you order online? For products that would be a hassle to get 'locally', I usually just buy them online, and they can be a lot cheaper.
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Yes, I can order online. I will probably end up doing that.
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24 Hour Fitness tweaks policy to address special-needs kids
An allegation of discrimination against a 3-year-old autistic boy from Huntington Beach has prompted 24 Hour Fitness officials across the country to install a new computerized sign-in system at their Kids' Clubs and address their policy concerning children with special needs.
Jason and Maritza Malone, who complained that an employee at the 24 Hour Fitness on Center Avenue in Huntington Beach made a discriminating remark about their son, Gio, received an apology from 24 Hour Fitness and assurance that the company will look into changing its policy concerning children with special needs, said Steve Datte, regional vice president of 24 Hour Fitness in Orange County, San Diego and Phoenix.
"I wanted to say sorry for the situation through actions, not words," said Datte, who met with the couple May 3 at the gym.
Jason Malone said he accepted the apology.
"I can't forget, but I can forgive," he said. "We felt that 24 Hour handled this responsibly and recognized that there was an error."
The Malones and their two children – Daniel Giovanni Santana, or Gio, and Luke, 1 – went to the 24 Hour Fitness Sports Club on April 11. The Malones were paged to the Kids' Club about 30 minutes after arriving, they said. A gym staff member told the couple Gio was playing with toys in front of a slide, which the couple acknowledge was a safety hazard.
After explaining to the employee that Gio was autistic, the Malones said they were told by the female staff member that Gio would not have been allowed in the Kids' Club if they had known he was autistic.
Datte said in an interview that the comment was bad customer service, but added that he did not agree that the employee made a discriminatory remark. He said the employee did not finish her sentence because she was upset and flustered while handling the situation.
The comment was referring to the staffing level in the child-care area at the time, he said. Company policy dictates that a certain number of employees are present per child in the Kids' Club area, and children with special needs are counted as more than one child to ensure the ratio can accommodate everyone, Datte said.
The company is testing a computerized sign-in system that will be installed at all of its Kids' Clubs to ensure that nothing like that happens again, Datte said. Of the 38 24 Hour Fitness gyms in Orange County, 36 have Kids' Club areas.
The Malones had notified the Huntington Beach club that their son is high-functioning autistic, Jason Malone said. The club has a profile card with that information, which the employee did not check, Malone said.
Datte acknowledged that the employee did not read Gio's card. But he said the new system, which will be installed at most clubs this year, will make it impossible to not check all children's profiles.
Datte sent a memo to all of the company's more than 400 gyms with information, some of it supplied by the Malones, to address how to better attend to children with autism. That memo was not immediately made available to The Orange County Register. Datte said officials talked to the employee but declined to say if any disciplinary action was taken.
Jason Malone said he and his wife did not go into the May 3 meeting expecting anything. He said their primary concern was how their son was treated and how they could help the company avoid incidents like this from occurring.
"We were definitely satisfied with their changes," Malone said, "I appreciate what (Datte) did."
The Malones were given two complimentary six-month memberships.
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Well, I wrote this page 10 years ago. Not much has changed. I'm 41 now, lol. I'm better on computers. (But I'm currently without one) I understand Wikipedia more. I spell better- when the iPad isn't trying to be "helpful." I love YouTube and Quora in addition to Wikipedia. I'm still curious about everything. My soaps As The World Turns and Guiding Light got cancelled so now I'm an addict of General Hospital. I'm still rooting for a revival though, especially Guiding Light. And speaking of revival, I can't wait to see the Gilmore Girls revival. I'm also fanning Supernatural.
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I am a 31 year old female new to Wikipedia and only marginally computer literate. I hope to be helpful in expanding and creating articles- especially getting the ball rolling on topics that I think deserve more attention.
Sometimes I edit without logging on. I added this "unsigned" comment to link to the other edits made on my computer (ie. by me). 22.214.171.124 (talk) 20:00, 18 March 2008 (UTC)amyanda2000
article I am currently working on: Beth Spaulding Bauer22.214.171.124 (talk) 02:51, 15 April 2008 (UTC)amyanda2000
- logged about 6 hours today working on character history, refernces and other info. it's not perfect, but the article was virtually non-existant and seemed to completly forget character's rich history.
- worked several hours earlier in the week on the article, including reading through some wiki guidlines on improving articles. am dedicated to this article until it reaches a level of excellence.
- recruiting dedicated editors. hoping to assemble a team to perfect this article and perhaps move on to some other Guiding Light and As The World Turns articles. There is a lot of work, and it's easy to overlook details.
- ATWT article that I am currently most interested in helping on is Emily Stewart.
- Guiding Light needs articles about Inside the Light, Find your light, the vollenteer work, Springfield Burns, Springfield 2008 ect. Both shows need information about multi-media and internet presence.
- Performer pages probably need some attention as well. (concerning the wikiproject: Soap Operas)
- Would love if Guiding Light had it's own wikiproject.
- I hope some day you will join us, and the world will live as one. Ok, I blatantly stole that from John Lennon. It's not plagerism, it's a quote. So join us.
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I am watching RENT every chance I get.
I went to church this week for the first time in years. It was (suprisingly) a good experience.
I am thinking about giving up the internet for Lent. (even though I'm a bit late). I haven't made up my mind though.
I just finished reading Angela's Ashes. If you want to read about misery, poverty and a whole lot of children dying left and right, that's the book for you. I was however slightly thrilled when I read the line, "This isn't Itally, It's Calcutta" because I had just decifered the meaning of "This is Calcutta, Bohemia is dead" from the movie RENT. (It references the extremem poverty, disease and misery of Calcutta, as opposed to the characters idealized version of their lives as romantic bohemian artists)
I am female. I have a boyfriend. I don't smoke. I am a college and beauty school drop-out. Wikipedia is great because other people can finish what you start- you don't have to. I consider myself a feminist.
I am addicted to Pepsi, but trying to give it up.
I pretty much love to read. I love the Hobbit, but not as much of a fan of the Lord of the Rings Trilligy. I'm a terrible speller too. I also love Harry Potter and do not think that he is a tool of the devil. I am especially a fan of fantasy and occult fiction and definatly would not want to forget to mention David Eddings. Overall though, I wish that there were more fantasy books that were stand-alone, becuase I prefer to read books that are NOT part of a series.
I enjoy writing.I like to sing, but that doesn't mean I can hold a tune.
I have ADD. Yes, this is a real condition.
I want to know everything.
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I vote. But sometimes I wonder if it really makes a difference.
I definatly oppose George Bush AND the mentallity that sais, "don't vote for anybody who might have reason to think he's better than you, vote for a rich oil dude who got average grades in school and therefore you feel that he's someone you can relate to."
I don't know if that sentence makes sence, but I don't care.
I still think it's beyond rude to refer to the President of the United States as "Shrub"
I don't like Condelleza Rice, but I would vote for her for President. My personal political wet dream is that both candidates are female so that gender isn't an issue. (Of course, it will still be an issue, somehow, right?)
I am pro-life. I believe that life begins at conception, and at the very least, implantation. I don't support the oppression of the patriarchy and all that, I just can't justify what I consider the killing of an innocent human life. I also oppose the death penalty and war in most cases but support limited euthanasia. (I don't want to talk about it. I'll say something to piss you off, that's how it always goes.)
I definatly support equal rights for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transexuals, and others who identify as queer. I support the legalization of 'same sex marriage' or whatever you want to call it. As long as it's two compitant adult human beings who wish to marry, I support it. I also think Anna Nicole Smith should get her money.
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Plus I now have two associates degrees: interior design (NOT "decorating") and Human Services (NOT Human Resources.) amyanda (talk) 13:54, 19 September 2016 (UTC)amyanda2000
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Oh psychology, I love thee! I should maybe mention pop culture too. amyanda (talk) 13:55, 19 September 2016 (UTC)amyanda2000
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I need a new laptop so bad. But yes, I write anything. Fiction, nonfiction, business proposals, newsletters, grant requests, research papers. I love to write. Did I mention I love to write? amyanda (talk) 13:58, 19 September 2016 (UTC)amyanda2000
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Hello, I'm Monica Attard and this is Sunday Profile, thanks for joining us. Tonight we're talking to the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Derek Sikua.
Dr Derek Sikua has a reputation for hard work, personal integrity and a passion for policy all of which seems completely out of character with his most recent predecessors.
And like Prime Minister Kevin Rudd he was also once a public servant.
But whether that kind of background will help him wade through the economic and social issues which have virtually crippled the Solomon Islands is basically anyone's guess.
The problems are enormous.
After a decade of ethnic and civil unrest Prime Minister Sikua needs to get on top of the corruption and governance problems as well as a frail and faltering economy.
But Derek Sikua sees RAMSI, the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands as critical to his chances of success and he wants a scaled down version of them to stay on, possibly for another 10 years.
DEREK SIKUA: The economy challenge that's facing Solomon islands are great indeed and we have long depended heavily on the forestry sector for foreign earnings and the resource will be almost depleted within the next five years.
MONICA ATTARD: Yes, so what are you going to do there?
How do you tackle that problem?
DEREK SIKUA: Well unfortunately successive governments have turned a blind eye to this issue as if it could be turned away but it was simply thrown into the too hard basket.
We don't have much choice now and we have to come up with something to address the sector.
MONICA ATTARD: What are you thinking of? What is on the table? What are the proposals?
DEREK SIKUA: We have our medium-term fiscal strategy in place and we'll have to shift focus to the minerals energy sector, the fisheries sector and both these sectors are the ones we are looking at to ensure that the problems of over harvesting are not repeated.
But also they become a sustainable base for our economic development with fear of returns to the government as resource owners.And of course tourism is the other, untapped potential for our country and there is much work for us to be done for us to be competitive with other countries in the region.
MONICA ATTARD: You've also got palm oil and cocoa plantations and I understand that you also want a coffee industry?
DEREK SIKUA: Palm oil is already beginning to pick up and we are happy with the situation where we at are in terms of reviving our oil palm industry and there is potential for expansion of that industry.
Cocoa and copra have always been with us and have been the main state of our economy even during our troubled times and we are putting money into the rehabilitation of our cocoa and our copra industries.Coffee is also being encouraged and we hope that the provinces, especially Isabelle and Guadalcanal that have the potential to grow coffee will be encouraged.MONICA ATTARD: Now Prime Minister, given the problems that the Solomon Islands experienced with corruption in the logging industry, how confident are you that those same problems of corruption and cartels operating wont take a foothold in these new industries that you want to establish?
DEREK SIKUA: Well what we are doing now is we are increasing the price of export for our round logs from $71 US per cubic metre to $78 US per cubic metre and the next increase will be in the beginning of June.
And what this will do is that it will be separating the good loggers, if you can call them that, from the ones that are causing all the problems.
MONICA ATTARD: And, well that's in the logging industry, I can see how that might operate as a policy.
But how do you ensure, how confident are you that the same systemic problems of corruption that have operated in the logging industry wont then spoil other industries in the resources sector for example that you have in your mind to establish in your country?
DEREK SIKUA: Well I hope to bring in a new legislation in our July parliament, the ICAC, the Independent Commission against Corruption is one that will run right through the government systems, the private sector and other areas.
In terms of politics, I'm also trying to bring in the Integrity Bill, the political parties integrity bill.
MONICA ATTARD: And what will that do?
DEREK SIKUA: It will hopefully minimise movements by people or politicians from one group to the other and result in less political instability in government.
MONICA ATTARD: Now you've identified the economic problems in your country as one of the underlying causes of civil unrest, but do you think that the ethnic tensions that the world has seen in the Solomon Islands, are they a result of or are they merely exacerbated by the economic challenges that you face?
DEREK SIKUA: I believe that the ethnic crisis that has occurred in Solomon Islands was a result of bad governance and the fact that the government was not delivering to our people in the last 30 years of our independence.
And so I think the need for government to do the right thing now and ensure that we deliver to our people what they've been wanting.
MONICA ATTARD: Do you think that people trust the government now?
Or do you think that they're still very sceptical?
DEREK SIKUA: Well so far we've been in government for nearly five months now and things have been going quite smoothly and I think people are prepared to give my government a chance to make a difference.
MONICA ATTARD: Do you feel that the ethnic tensions have gone?
Have they completely died away or are they still simmering beneath the surface?
DEREK SIKUA: Well I've just taken delivery of the report on the Commissioner of Inquiry report of April 2006 riots...
MONICA ATTARD: That was in China Town?
DEREK SIKUA: Yeah, yeah, yeah. That resulted in the burning down of China Town and it has pointed to a lot of areas that our government would have to address in terms of low unemployment, both urban and rural unemployment and I think that I one of the key issues that we have to address.
MONICA ATTARD: But of course it has to be pointed out that those riots in China Town that almost destroyed the area in 2006 erupted when the newly elected Prime Minister Snyder Rini was found to have been taking bribes from Chinese businessmen.
So how easy is it to divorce the problems that you have with corruption from the problems that you have that are essentially economic in nature?
DEREK SIKUA: The social conflict does raise serious issues if not addressed with integrity, they would really undermine our national unity and threaten our social cohesion as a society, so I think the first issue that we have to tackle is that of integrity in leadership.
So once we have stable leadership, I think we can be assured of a stable society and you know stability in our economy.
MONICA ATTARD: You have a reputation for personal integrity, can you tell me a little bit about your background, what makes you so committed to the idea of integrity in government?
DEREK SIKUA: I come from essentially an education background where I was a teacher, and then became a education administrator in the Ministry of Education headquarters. And then became Minister for Education when I entered politics in May of 2006 and I joined politics because of my thinking that given my long year in the public service, along with my professional training and experience, I thought that what is important for us is that we need to have stability in government and the quality of leadership has got to be that of a high standard.
Our country and society is blessed with great diversity and I want to build on those to build a people that want to co-exist, respect each other, peaceful and are confident about themselves.
So I think it has to start off with good ethical leadership and integrity in leadership.
MONICA ATTARD: Is that why you decided that the former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had to go?
DEREK SIKUA: Well you will recall of course the political commotions in Honiara in the end of 2007, basically Monica, many of our Senior Ministers in the government, in the then government led by Prime Minister Sogavare decided that there was a need for change in leadership for executive government and so there was a mass resignation of some eight ministers including myself and for about six weeks of wrangling in the media and the courts, parliament finally met and resolved the issue by a vote of no confidence to remove the then Prime Minister.
MONICA ATTARD: But why did he have to be ousted from office, because it was such a kind of abrupt action, which was capable of inspiring conflict as well.
DEREK SIKUA: We had to take the action that we have taken and that is to leave government, see how we could form a new government because we couldn't see a way forward in the way that we were going at that point in a situation where we are too busy fighting with each other, fighting against Australia, getting bogged down with issues that have nothing really to do with the development of our people.
And so it took that kind of move for us to form the government that I now lead.
MONICA ATTARD: There are signs though that Australia and you just mentioned Australia that Australia is moving to allow workers from the Solomon Islands and other Melanesian countries to come here for seasonal work.
How important is it for people from the Solomon's to have the opportunity to work in Australia?
DEREK SIKUA: When I visited Canberra and Prime Minister Rudd, early this year that is one of the issues that I had requested for some movement on from the Australian government.
And it is a very important issue for us because we do have a very large unemployment, unemployed youth population and on top of that, we hope that will bring us some you know foreign exchange currency.
MONICA ATTARD: And are there also some social benefits as well?
I mean is getting young people out of the Solomon's to do gainful work, does that bring a social benefit to the Solomon's?
DEREK SIKUA: I think so, having that exposure of going out from the country, being in a country like Australia would help broaden their world view.
MONICA ATTARD: Would it also diffuse some of the ethnic and some of the criminal tensions that exist in you country?
DEREK SIKUA: I think so, as you know when we live in Solomon Islands a wantok; the concept of a wantok is to the person that comes from the same village like you or who speaks the same language like you or comes from the same province you come from but you know when they come to Australia they will all call themselves wantoks.
They will all call themselves Solomon Islanders and I think that will bring in a kind of advantage to helping us break down some of the barriers we have as well as other tensions that exist between our people.
MONICA ATTARD: And how many of your people would you expect that take up the opportunity to work in Australia if the move is approved?
DEREK SIKUA: Oh I tell you we are happy to give you as many as you like.
At the moment, we have about 300 Solomon Islanders working in New Zealand; we would be looking at numbers exceeding 300.
MONICA ATTARD: The Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Affairs Duncan Kerr has committed to examining the temporary visa scheme and he's trying to establish the exact demand from the mining and farming sectors here who've been pushing for workers to come here.
But what are you hoping for? Are you hoping for a scheme that will allow Solomon Islanders to work in whatever industry they want?
Would you be happy if it were confined to particular industries?
DEREK SIKUA: I'd prefer for it to be broadened, to be broadened a bit, I just don't want it to be for unskilled farm labourers or workers in the mining industry.Hopefully it will also give us the opportunity for some of our semi skilled and skilled carpenters, plumbers, electricians, you know mechanics to come and gain experience and then bring those skills back to us, so I would really favour something much more broadened than just something to limit us to the unskilled labour categories.
MONICA ATTARD: But realistically they'd have to be I suppose a limit placed on the number of visas that are actually issued.
How many visas would you like to see issued for example annually?
DEREK SIKUA: It would depend on how long these people would be allowed to come to Australia to work.
If it is an annual visa then you know, I would, I would really welcome the opportunity for up to a thousand Solomon Islanders.
MONICA ATTARD: Do you think from the way you have been negotiating with the government that Australia has been dragging its feet?
DEREK SIKUA: The Australian government has clearly pointed out to us that a response would be expected during the time of our foreign leader's summit in Nui in August.
So we accept that, that's why I don't think that the Australian government is dragging its feet. I think they're thinking through it carefully; we want this labour mobility thing to work and work well for both sides.
MONICA ATTARD: Now Prime Minister Rudd visited Honiara earlier this year and he pledged more aid, do you think aid is the answer?
DEREK SIKUA: In the short to medium term Monica yes.
We need a lot of assistance from our development partners like Australia because we have dilapidating infrastructure which is a major challenge facing us.
So there is this rehabilitation phase that we need to go through before we bring in other major reforms, so this aid that has been given to us, additional aid that Prime Minister Rudd has announced during his visit here is basically to look at the dilapidating infrastructure that we have especially in roads, our rehabilitation for the Tsunami affected victims in the western (inaudible) provinces and we have very major capital projects that will need a huge injection of funds into before they start operating so, in the short to medium term I am really appreciative of the assistance that has been given to us through aid.
But we ourselves must know in the long term we have to make sure that we do look for the money ourselves.
MONICA ATTARD: Now you also want RAMSI the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands to remain in your country.How long do you want them there for?
And when might your own police force take over?
DEREK SIKUA: Let me say that the capacity of Solomon Islanders to govern themselves and ensure their own security is not again compromised I suppose is the key indicators as to whether RAMSI has achieved its objectives or not.
I mean the question is where would Solomon Islands be if RAMSI should exceed on such and such a date and I think that we need to clarify that somewhat.
But in a sense, the Solomon Islands has a vested interest in RAMSI's exit strategy and we want to be part of that process of ensuring that our local capacity is built especially in the police, the Royal Solomon Islands Police force to adequately ensure that right governance and general security is guaranteed
MONICA ATTARD: So how long do you think you'll need them?
DEREK SIKUA: It's hard to pin this down to a particular number of years and as you know and appreciate, this is not going to be achieved overnight.
And therefore our partnership with RAMSI and other contributing countries is critical to ensuring we are working with a common purpose and seeking the same objectives, but of course we will continue to work with RAMSI and we have come up with a framework that we want RAMSI to work with us on, to ensure that it does realign its activities to help us with our rural development policies and this will take you know something up to 10 years Monica.
MONICA ATTARD: So we are potentially looking at a further 10 years of RAMSI presence in the Solomon Islands.
DEREK SIKUA: Well not the whole of RAMSI I suppose it's, it's something I would think for our police, it will take them a good part of the next three to five years for that capacity and trust to be built into our Solomon Islands police force, but for the other development aspects it will take that long.
MONICA ATTARD: So and then it will be scaled down presumably after three or four years of training of the local police force then a slow scaling down of RAMSI?
Is that how you see it?
DEREK SIKUA: It will take that long and you're looking at different, RAMSI being built on the three pillars, we need to be assessing things as we go along.
MONICA ATTARD: Ok can I ask you now, the former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was a supporter and a protector it has to be said of the former Attorney General Julian Moti, now Mr Moti is now facing child sex charges in Queensland.Clearly you had no problems handing him over to the Australian authorities did you?
DEREK SIKUA: Well Monica I don't have much to say about Moti, Australia issued an extradition request to the last government which was declined.
My government did not extradite him either we actually deported him from Solomon Islands. Whether or not Australia wanted him we really don't have much to say.
We really wanted him to come and clear his name and that sort of thing so I guess Monica that is all about all I want to say on the issue of Moti.
MONICA ATTARD: I'm just wondering though whether your actions caused consternation in the country, in the Solomon Islands amongst the general public?
DEREK SIKUA: I don't think so, I don't think so, there wasn't anything as such.
Well my colleague Leader of the Opposition keeps mentioning things about the deportation of Moti but otherwise I think all most Solomon Islanders wanted him was to come back to Australia, clear his name and if he can prove in court that he is innocent, that is all we wanted for Moti.
MONICA ATTARD: And you'd be happy to have him back in the Solomon Islands?
DEREK SIKUA: As I've said we have deported him and we don't want to have him here.
MONICA ATTARD: Hmm. A final question Prime Minister; there has been a fair number of news items in Australia recently about the coin crisis that you're facing in the Solomon Islands.
Now people are hoarding coins, can you tell me about that? Why?
DEREK SIKUA: I think it's to do with a kind of trading and commercial activities that are going on in the rural areas. They prefer to deal with small currencies, the coins; the one dollar coin, the 50 cent coin, the 20 cent coin, the five cent coin and then the two dollar note and the five dollar note. Up to 10 dollars, I think people are comfortable, even up to 20 dollars I think.
Up to the $20 note, people are very comfortable with trading with those things and they keep them because that fits in well with the kinds of activities that people are engaged in, in the rural areas.
And they haven't seen the $50 note and the hundred dollar note that we have, so I think it's, it's just something to do with the kinds of activities that people are engaged in economic activities that people are engaged in the rural areas, you know in the small trade stores in the buying and selling of goods and services.
MONICA ATTARD: But it's caused a real problem hasn't it for you, in business terms.
DEREK SIKUA: In business terms yes and the central bank is putting out ads in the paper last week and this week I noticed, asking people to return the coins.
MONICA ATTARD: And what are you going to do, are you going to be urging people to return the coins as well?
DEREK SIKUA: I've returned mine, I'm asking people to do the same.
MONICA ATTARD: Ha ha ha. So you were a coin hoarder yourself?
DEREK SIKUA: Just over a thousand dollars yes.
MONICA ATTARD: Oh my goodness! That's very funny.
DEREK SIKUA: Yeah so I've returned them.
MONICA ATTARD: I see ok, and will you be urging other people to follow your lead?
DEREK SIKUA: Well I did mine before the announcement came out and yeah I will be calling on people to return their coins.
MONICA ATTARD: And that was Derek Sikua, the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands speaking to us from Honiara.
And that's the show for tonight thanks for listening. Thanks also to our producer Belinda Sommer.
Before I go, a reminder that if you go to our website at abc.net.au/sundayprofile you'll find a transcript of this interview and all the others that we've brought you. And you'll also be able to send us an email from that website to tell us what you think of our show.
I'm Monica Attard, stay with ABC Local radio because Speaking Out is up next.
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