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Kelly Slater Secures 51st Tour Win with Quik Pro France Victory (w/video)
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Kelly Slater finds the slot on his way to his 51 ASP
World Tour victory at the Quiksilver Pro France
2012. Photo - Quiksilver
Wildcard phenom Dane Reynolds of Ventura, CA made it
to the finals of the Quik Pro France 2012 but lost
out to world #1 Kelly Slater. Photo - Quiksilver
19-year-old Hawaiin John John Florence lost to Dane
Reynolds in the semi-finals but earned enough points
to land him in a comfortable 4th place in the
overall ASP World Tour rankings. Photo - Quiksilver
Australian Joel Parkinson finds his form in the
semi-finals despite losing to Slater. His equal 3rd
puts in him the overall points lead of the 2012 ASP
World Tour race. Photo - Quiksilver
Kelly Slater (40) remains the man to beat on the ASP World Tour after claiming his 51st tour victory today near the French coastal town of Hossegor at the 2012 Quiksilver Pro France.
Facing wildcard Dane Reynolds (27) in the final Slater put together two high scoring waves in the early minutes of the heat in clean barreling wave conditions, which proved enough to hold off an in-form Reynolds - whom many consider the world's best freesurfer.
Slater who had not won a World Championship Tour event in France in 20 years, looked sharp throughout four days of competition at the rugged beach break La Graviere, known for shifting tides and cold, pounding surf.
"It's usually pretty tricky conditions for this event. These are definitely the waves I like the best...peaky barrels. It plays into my strengths. I'm relieved to finally get a win here." Slater said.
Hailing from Ventura, CA Dane Reynolds is not a full-time competitor on the ASP World tour but was eligible to compete at the Quiksilver Pro as a wild card. Dominating his heats all week Reyonlds seemed poised to earn his first ASP World Tour victory - particularly after defeating world #1 ranked Mick Fanning.
"I always put a lot of pressure on myself, maybe not on winning but to surf well." said Reynods "I've liked every day of this event. Yesterday was intense and challenging and the day before was the same. Today was just perfect and fun. Today was a playground, you can't ask for any better than that."
Australian Joel Parkinson (31) who came into the event trailing Fanning in the overall points race surfed with power and skill to make the semi-finals but could not best Slater. Despite missing the finals, the equal 3rd finish now places Parkinson in the overall tour points lead.
"I can't wait for Portugal," Parkinson said. "It would be nice to get a win over there as the race is shaping up to come down to the end. Hopefully, if the waves are anything like this, it will be another amazing event."
Hawaiian John John Florence (19) continues to show the surfing world why he is the the top up and comer, making his second semi-final in three events.
"Obviously, I would have wanted to make the Final," Florence said. "It went into a very close heat and I would rather lose by 3 points points away than to lose with a 0.1 difference – it feels like I was a cutback away but I'm very happy with making the Semifinals. The waves have been all-time every single day, just crazy shorebreak barrels and it's been a lot of fun."
The Quiksilver Pro France was the 7th stop of the 2012 ASP World Tour. The next event, the Rip Curl Pro, runs from October 10-21 in Peniche, Portugal.
The world title race is now very close with less than 4,000 points separating Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning and Kelly Slater with four events remaining.
Whatever happens next, Slater seems content with his long awaited win in France.
"It has literally been 20 years," Slater said. "I had my first win here 20 years ago and that's pretty crazy. Obviously when you go out there you want to win the heat, but I would have been really stoked if Dane (Reynolds) pulled a 10 out of his hat at the end of the heat, it would have been pretty rad." Slater said.
For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com
1 – Kelly Slater (USA) 17.26
2 – Dane Reynolds (USA) 14.00
SF 1: Dane Reynolds (USA) 15.70 def. John John Florence (HAW) 15.60
SF 2: Kelly Slater (USA) 12.27 def. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 10.93
CURRENT ASP WCT TOP 5 (After Quiksilver Pro France):
1. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 46,200 pts
2. Kelly Slater (USA) 45,450 pts
3. Mick Fanning (AUS) 43,000
4. John John Florence (HAW) 39,150 pts
5. Taj Burrow (AUS) 31,900 pts

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Resident's Guide to City Services |
Albion City Council
Building Permits & Requirements
City Manager
City Attorney
Human Resources Department
Assessing Department
City Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director
Planning Department
Code Enforcement/Property Maintenance Division
Department of Public Works
Parks Division
Riverside Cemetery
Albion Department of Public Safety
Albion Recreation Department
Albion District Library
Economic Development Corporation
Downtown Development Authority
City Boards and Commissions
City Hall/Albion Train Depot
City Fees
A Brief History of Albion
Some Important Dates in Albion's History
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
Mayor: Joe Domingo 517/629-8481 (term expires December 2014) Email
Precinct 1: Maurice Barnes, 517/629-5535, ext. 3114 (term expires December 2014) Email
Precinct 2: Lenn Reid, 517/629-2283 (term expires December 2014) Email
Precinct 3: Garrett Brown, 517/648-7090 (term expires December 2016) Email
Precinct 4: William Wheaton, 517/629-2005 (term expires December 2016) Email
Precinct 5: Cheryl Krause, 517/629-5535 Ext. 3114 (term expires December 2012) Email
Precinct 6: Andrew French, 517/629-5405 (term expires December 2014) Email
The City of Albion operates under the Council-Manager form of government. City residents elect a Mayor and a City Council to preside over the City, and the City Council appoints a City Manager to handle the day-to-day administration of the City. The City Manager makes recommendations to the Council, and the Council acts on business at regularly scheduled meetings.
The Albion City Council consists of the Mayor and six Council members. Council members are elected to four-year terms, staggered every two years. A Mayor is elected every two years.
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. He or she is a voting member of the Council. The Mayor makes all appointments approved by the Council except those required by law or ordinance to be made by another officer or agency of the City. If a vacancy occurs in the Mayor's office, or the Mayor is unable to perform his or her duties, the Council member elected Mayor Pro Tem succeeds the Mayor.
The Albion City Council represents the City and its citizens. The Council is responsible for adopting and amending City laws and ordinances, determining City policies and standards, and authorizing the annual City budget. The Council also determines City tax millage rates and utility rates, and approves contracts and agreements for the City.
The Albion City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council chambers at City Hall (112 W. Cass Street). Meetings are broadcast live on Millennium Digal Media Channel 21. Council Agendas are available for review at City Hall on Fridays preceding meetings as well as on the city web page. Minutes of City Council meetings are available at City Hall and at the Albion District Library (501 S. Superior Street) as well as on the city web page.
Time for citizen comments is set aside twice during each Council meeting, once near the beginning of the meeting and once near the end.
Building & Trade Permits - Cornerstone Inspection Services
Office of the City Manager
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
City Manager: Dan Bishop
Administrative Assistant:
Sandee MacGeorge
Telephone: 517/629-5535
The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the City. He is responsible for implementing the policies of the City Council. He directs City activities, submits reports, makes recommendations to the City Council and its various Boards and Commissions, and represents the City at various official meetings and functions. He is responsible for preparing the annual municipal budget for recommendation to the City Council and serves as the City's purchasing agent.
In addition to overall municipal management responsibilities, the City Manager must coordinate, develop and implement local ordinances, services, community relations and economic development to ensure the high quality of life for community residents.
The City Manager's support staff includes the Administrative Assistant.
Bodwin & Assoc. P.C.
2970 E. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
City Attorney: Cullen Harkness
Telephone: 517/332-5323
The City Attorney is the legal advisor for the City Council. He attends Council meetings and serves as attorney for several City boards. He prosecutes City ordinance violations and represents the City in legal proceedings.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
Human Resources Coordinator: Sandee MacGeorge
Telephone: 517/629-7176
Under the supervision of the City Manager, the Human Resources Coordinator handles personnel matters for the City of Albion, employee benefits, and OSHA compliance. The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of municipal safety training programs.
The Human Resources Coordinator is the City Manager's designee to oversee the City's workers compensation and unemployment compensation activities. This Department is responsible for compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws and Family and Medical Leave policies, and oversees compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Human Resources Coordinator also administers the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Questions about job openings with the City and comments or complaints about City employees should be referred to this Department.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
Assessor: Shannon Haight
City of Albion:Calhoun County: Mon-Wed
Telephone: 269/781-0752
Fax: 269/781-0647
The City Assessor appraises the personal and real property (commercial, industrial and residential) within City limits to reflect the True Cash Value (TCV). This is the base value used in determining the State Equalized Value (SEV 50% of TCV). After Proposal A was passed Taxable Value is now based on the lessor of SEV or Capped Value minus losses times the Consumer Price Index plus additions. Taxable Value times the Millage rate is used to determine property taxes. Property tax dollars paid to the City of Albion funds essential public services, from police and fire protection to recreation department.
The main purpose of the Assessor's Office is to prepare an assessment roll by the Tuesday following the first Monday in March. This roll contains the owner's name and last known address, legal description, Assessed value and Taxable Value for each parcel of real and personal property in the City. In Michigan, property is assessed at 50% of True Cash Value. A Board of Review signs the roll after hearing appeals from property owners.
Individual government agencies (through millage rates times taxable values) levy taxes on your property.
Only portions of the taxes you pay are actually used to fund City government. The City of Albion serves as the collecting agency for all units that levy property taxes. The total 62.4127 millage for 2003 non-Homestead properties goes to the following units of government:
Mills |
% Non-Homestead |
% Homestead |
Public School Operating |
18.0000 |
29% |
0% |
City of Albion |
18.3691 |
29% |
41% |
Calhoun County |
6.6513 |
11% |
15% |
Intermediate School District |
6.2057 |
10% |
14% |
State Education Tax |
5.0000 |
8% |
11% |
Public School Debt |
4.4760 |
7% |
10% |
Kellogg Community College |
3.7106 |
6% |
9% |
Total Percent |
100% |
100% |
Total Mills |
62.4127 |
44.4127 |
*Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Summer tax bills are for the City of Albion millage and the State Education Tax, about 37% of the total non- Homestead millage for the year. Winter tax bills are for all of the other units listed above.
March Board of Review
State law provides for a Board of Review to hear appeals from property owners who believe that their assessments are higher (or lower) than 50% of the fair market value. The Board consists of four Albion taxpayers appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council to four-year terms. The Mayor also serves on the Board of Review. The Board of Review hears appeals during the third week of March. (In July and December, the Board considers only clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions and late filings of Homestead Affidavits.) Please note when you receive your Tax Change Notice in the first week of March, that the Taxable Value Increase/Decrease is not Tax Dollars but only taxable value.
To appeal successfully to the Board of Review, it is useful to do the following:
1) Review your property record card to see if the information about the land and building is correct.
2) Look at the sales study prepared by the Assessor's Office showing properties sold during the past three years in your neighborhood. Drive by these properties and find several that are similar to yours.
3) Be prepared to talk about any conditions inside the building or in the neighborhood that may affect the market value of your property.
The Board will discuss your appeal and vote on it. They will notify you by mail approximately two weeks after your hearing to let you know their decision. Their reply gives instructions for appealing to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by June 30.
July and December Board of Review
Correct clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact only. Poverty appeals may be filed through the last Board of Review in December.
Proposal A / Homestead/ Primary Principle Resident Exemption Affidavits
About 1,950 Albion residents have filed Homestead Affidavits in the City Assessor's Office, certifying that they own and occupy property as their principal residence as of December 31, 2003. This entitles them to pay 47.2127 mills in 2004 instead of the 65.2127 mills charged for non-Homestead properties. For the owner of a $40,000 property, with a taxable value of 20,000 this means savings of $360.
It is important to remember to 'rescind' your Homestead if you sell your home or use it as a rental property. If you purchase a new home, the current Homestead remains in effect until the end of the year. There are penalties for filing affidavits for properties that are not owner-occupied. Call the Assessor's Office if you have any questions about this. The July and December Board of Review can add Homesteads if you qualified on May 1 but filed late.
Proposal A provides that the Taxable Value of property cannot increase more than the rate of inflation each year, except in the year following the year of transfer. The Assessor's Office reassesses properties that have been sold by reviewing their records and driving by the properties. The Assessor takes into consideration such things as the quality of construction, depreciation and yard improvements in determining if any assessment changes should be made for the following year.
Property Transfer Affidavits
If you purchase property by a deed or land contract, inherit property from a parent, or transfer property into a trust, new State law requires the new owner to file a Property Transfer Affidavit within 45 days of the transfer. This simple form asks for date, purchase price, buyer and seller names, and whether buyer and seller are related. This form helps provide current market data for sales studies.
Poverty Exemptions
The City of Albion has a written policy for granting partial poverty exemptions for persons who own and occupy a home, meet the Federal poverty guidelines, have no more than $5,486 in assets, and can show that their taxes would exceed 3.5% of their gross income. The value of the home must be less than $55,155 (the average 2001 True Cash Value of an Albion home). If you think you might qualify, please contact the Assessor's Office for a form and further information. The completed form and supporting documents must be given to the Assessor the Friday before the Board of Review meets in March, July or December.
Other Services
The Assessor's Office provides a variety of useful information to property owners, newcomers, Realtors, financial institutions, title companies and appraisers.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
Treasurer/Finance Director: Kerry Helmick
City Clerk: Jill Domingo
Telephone: 517/629-5535
This department serves as the City's business center, maintaining all City financial records, handling investments, overseeing two City pension systems, collecting property and income taxes, collecting payments for water and sewer, registering voters, coordinating elections, maintaining City records and handling the City's Risk Management functions.
Payments for water and sewer, property tax may be mailed to the City or paid at the Clerk's window just inside City Hall. Bills for water and sewer are mailed out quarterly. Property tax bills are sent out twice yearly. Winter property tax bills are sent out by December 1 and are payable through February 14; Summer property tax bills are sent out July 1 and are payable through August 10 without penalty. Winter taxes are paid to the Albion Public School system, Calhoun County, Kellogg Community College, and Calhoun Intermediate School District; Summer taxes go to the City. See the Assessing Department section for details about your property taxes.
Voter registration can be done at the Clerk's office. You must be a U.S. Citizen and at least 18 years old. You may only register for yourself. Registration must be done at least 30 days prior to an election if you wish to vote in that election. You may also register at the Secretary of State's Office.
Where do I vote?
Precinct 1Crowell School 1418 Cooper Street
Precinct 2 St. John School 1020 Irwin Avenue
Precinct 3 St. John School 1020 Irwin Avenue
Precinct 4 Tenant Hall (Methodist Church) 600 East Michigan Ave.
Precinct 5 Crowell School 1418 Cooper Street
Precinct 6 Tenant Hall (Methodist Church) 600 East Michigan Ave.
How long are the polls open?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on election days.
What about absentee ballots? Emergencies?
Absentee ballots may be obtained by filling out an application, available at the Clerk's office or by writing to the City Clerk at 112 W. Cass Street. The application must be filled out by the person who will be voting absentee. Absentee ballots are available and may be voted up until the day before the election.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
Telephone: 517-629-5535
The mission of the Planning Department is to improve the quality of life in Albion by encouraging and regulating property development, identifying and implementing goals for the community, coordinating public improvements and working toward local revitalization.
The Planning Department works with homeowners and developers to ensure compliance with local zoning regulations. The Department administrates housing and commercial rehabilitation grants and loan programs when these programs are available.
Department staff members are available to answer questions from local residents regarding zoning regulations ('Where can I open a restaurant?') and setback requirements ('How far does a new garage need to be from my property line?'). The Department also provides technical assistance for revisions of the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, the comprehensive plan and capital improvements programming.
The Planning Department provides staff support to the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Sign Appeals Board, and through the City Manager's Office, and the City Council.
Permits and Processes
Prior to beginning any land use, construction project, or similar project in the City of Albion, you need to apply for and receive the proper permits. The Planning Department should be your first stop, and the Planning staff would like to invite you to stop in an discuss your project at any time.
In order to avoid problems, it is best to begin thinking about your project long before you begin construction. An early conversation with the Planning Department can save a great deal of hassle later. Feel free to stop by at any time and talk to us, or call us at 629-7451.
The process always starts with an application for a zoning permit. A plot plan must be submitted as a part of the zoning permit application. Depending on the type of project you propose, a more extensive site plan may be required. Minor site plans are reviewed and acted upon by the Planning Department, but major site plans require review and action by the Albion Planning Commission.
If your application fails to comply with the City of Albion Zoning or Sign Ordinances, it will be denied. If the property has special characteristics that make full compliance with the ordinance virtually impossible or unreasonably difficult, then a variance may be appropriate. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews and acts on variance applications.
In certain cases, the proposed activity or project may require a special use permit. A special use permit application always involves a site plan review, and both the special use permit and site plan are reviewed by the Planning Commission. A specific application must be filed for a Bed & Breakfast operation or a Sidewalk Caf�. If the application is approved, then a license will be issued.
In other cases, even a special use permit may not allow the proposed activity due to the zoning district your project may be located. In these situations, a re-zoning permit is required before that activity can be allowed. In the case of a re-zoning application, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council makes the final decision to re-zone the property or not.
If an applicant feels that the Planning Department Staff improperly applied the ordinance or misinterpreted the ordinance during its review of a zoning permit application or minor site plan review application, the applicant may appeal the staff decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
Senior Code Enforcement Officer: John Tracy
Telephone: 517/629-7189
The Code Enforcement Officer is the focused intake person for all complaints regarding property within the city. The Code Enforcement Officer also enforces the Solid Waste Ordinance, Noxious Vegetation Ordinance, International Property Maintenance Code and other ordinances and coordinates City Clean-Up projects.
Neighbor and tenant complaints may be made by filling out a Citizen Complaint Form at City Hall or by contacting the Code Enforcement Officer at 517/629-7189.
Clean-Up Projects
The Code Enforcement Officer coordinates a variety of City Clean-Up Projects, identifying locations and working with volunteers. Individuals and groups willing to volunteer for Clean-Up Projects are encouraged to call this office or the Albion Volunteer Service Organization at 517/629-5574.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion MI 49224
Director of Public Services: Kevin Markovich
Water/Sewer Division Telephone: 517/629-3627
Wastewater Treatment Plant Telephone: 517/629-3011
Parks, Cemetery, & Street Division Superintendent: Doug Jones
Telephone: 517/629-3610 or 517/629-9530
Emergencies: 911 (Public Safety)
Riverside Cemetery Telephone: 517/629-2479
Riverside Cemetery FAX: 517/629-9849
The Water Division is responsible for making sure that state and federal guidelines are met for the delivery of a safe drinking water supply. The Water Division oversees functioning and testing of water wells and chemical additives and maintains the water mains, water tower and water pumps as well as the city's fire hydrant system.
The Sewer Division is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the sewer collection system and the safe transmission of waste waters to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Wastewater Treatment Plant treats residential and industrial waste waters to remove solids and harmful minerals, and disinfects the water for safe discharge into the Kalamazoo River.
The Street Division provides for the safe and smooth flow of traffic by maintaining traffic control devices and keeping the streets clean and free from potholes, leaves, limbs, trash, snow and ice. The Street Division maintains the City streets, parking lots, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm sewers, bridges and street trees. Special projects include preparations for the Memorial Day ceremony, Festival of the Forks and Albion Aglow; special services include Christmas tree pickup.
The Parks Division maintains Albion's 17 parks as well as the grounds of the Library, Depot and City Hall. The city's Forestry Program provides for inspection of city trees to determine maintenance needs. The Cemetery Division maintains Riverside Cemetery, prepares burial plots and keeps burial records. See the separate listings under Parks and Riverside Cemetery for details about these two areas.
Why is my water orange?
Albion's water is sometimes discolored by iron and manganese deposits. The water is treated with fluoride (for dental health), chlorine (to make it safe to drink) and polyphosphates (to cut down on flecks and rust). The City is currently exploring options to improve Albion's water supply.
Why is my water bill suddenly so high?
Normally there is not a problem with the water meter or the meter reading. Most often, there is a problem in your home that you may not become aware of until your quarterly bill arrives. Those problems most commonly include a leaky or running toilet, a leaky faucet or leaking sprinkler hookups, or a water softener that cycles improperly. Check in and around your home if you notice a sudden increase in your bill. If you still cannot locate the problem, call the Water Division.
What happens if my water bill payment is late?
You have about 30 days to pay your water bill without penalty. After 30 days, the City waits two more weeks to receive your payment. If payment isn't received, you will be sent a Shut Off Notice. You must then pay at least half of the amount due by 5 p.m. the day before the Shut Off date to avoid having your service shut off. If you come in on the Shut Off date, you will be too late. A $25 Water Shut Off Charge is imposed if you miss this deadline.
What if my sewer backs up?
Sewer backups are occasionally caused by problems with the main sewer line, but more commonly the problem occurs in the line between a residence and the main line. If the problem is in the main line, the City will fix it, and a homeowner may submit a claim to the City if there is any damage resulting from that type of backup. If the problem is in the line between the residence and the main line, the homeowner is responsible for repairs and should contact a private plumber. Many sewer problems are preventable; frequently they are caused by foreign objects being flushed down toilets. In sewer emergencies, call 517/629-3627.
What about the potholes in my street? The cracks in my sidewalk?
The Street Division does its best to maintain streets and sidewalks, but Albion has over 50 miles of streets and 100 miles of sidewalks, and resources are limited. The City does have a maintenance schedule for street and sidewalk repair, but it may not be possible to do these repairs as quickly as residents would like.
What are the property owner's responsibilities for sidewalks?
Under the municipal code, property owners are required to remove any obstruction such as snow, ice, mud, rubbish, debris, leaves or other substances that accumulate on their abutting sidewalks. Snow should be removed within 24 hours. Residents may not place or plow snow, ice or other debris into any public street, sidewalk or City right-of-way. The Director of Public Works has the authority to give notice to adjoining property owners to repair or replace sidewalks determined to be a hazard or in a state of disrepair. Property owners interested in having an entire section of sidewalk repaired or replaced all at once have the right to petition the City Council for such a public improvement and to give the City permission to assess for these repairs.
When is the tree dump open?
Because of citizen requests for more open hours, the tree dump will be open two Saturdays a month beginning in April of each year. The tree dump, available to residents for disposal of residential yard waste, is open from April through October each year, 8 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month, and noon to 4 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month. Commercial businesses are prohibited from using the tree dump. Residents will need to purchase a $5.00 annual pass at the City Clerk's office to use the tree dump. Any special tree dump openings will be printed in the newspaper.
What about leaf pickup?
Leaf pickup is usually done in early November. Pickup dates are published in local papers, or you may call the City at 517/629-5535 for the pickup schedule. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb but NOT INTO THE STREET. Raking leaves into the street creates a traffic hazard and can cause flooding and drainage problems. Children sometimes play in the leaves, creating a very dangerous situation when the leaves are piled in the street. Please do not put bagged leaves together with loose leaves; bagged leaves are picked up at a later date.
What about Clean-Up Day?
The City's annual Clean-Up Day is usually held during the Summer. The City contracts with a waste provider for this service, which allows residents to dispose of larger items by taking them to one of two central locations within the city.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion MI 49224
Parks Superintendent: Doug Jones
Telephone: 517/629-3610
The mission of the Parks Division is to provide attractive, safe and well-maintained parks and facilities, offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities for all ages.
Victory Park and Rieger Park
Covering 48 acres just south of downtown Albion, these adjoining riverbank parks include a waterfall, a wooded area, a natural spring and a formal garden. Victory Park was named at the conclusion of World War I; Rieger Park was named for Hugo A. Rieger. Recreation offerings include a bandshell, baseball and football fields, courts for shuffleboard, basketball and volleyball, a sledding hill, a skating pond, a fitness trail and a Recreation Pavilion. Restrooms are available. The Recreation Pavilion may be rented for use by groups or individuals; contact the Public Works Department at 517/629-2479 if you would like to reserve the Pavilion.
Harris Field
This 5.1-acre park on Albion's west side includes a lighted baseball field, a concession stand, a picnic area and a playground. Restrooms are available.
Ketchum Field
Located on Albion's east side, Ketchum Field's 4.4 acres include a lighted softball field, a concession stand, a playground, a volleyball court and a basketball court. Restrooms are available.
Crowell Park
This 2-acre hillside park on North Superior Street, donated by early Albion mill owner Jesse Crowell, is the site of Albion's water tower.
Holland Park
Built on the old West Ward School site, Holland Park's 6.4 acres offer basketball and tennis courts, a picnic shelter, a playground, and a memorial to Robert Holland, Sr., who was instrumental in abolishing segregation in Albion. A restroom is available.
McAuliffe Park
This heavily-used park next to Harvard Industries features 10 acres with a baseball field, a basketball court, a picnic area, a playground and a flower garden. The park was named for former Mayor Daniel M. McAuliffe. Restrooms are available.
McIntosh Park
Named for James McIntosh, Albion's first African-American councilman, McIntosh Park is located at State Street and Hoaglin Drive and has basketball courts, a picnic shelter, a playground and a sandlot ballfield. Restrooms are available.
Washington Street Park
This riverside park, bordered by North Eaton, Pearl and Washington Streets and the Kalamazoo River, offers fishing and picnic areas.
Barnes Park
West of Superior Street along Water Street, Barnes Park has a fishing pier, a boat launch with water skiing buoys and picnic areas. The park is named for Truman Barnes, a longtime advocate of river clean-up.
McClure Park
The 30 acres of this natural riverfront park feature hiking trails, a picnic area, fishing and an old train trestle, currently under repair. The park's grounds run from Albion Street near Brownswood Road to the city limits along the north and south sides of the Kalamazoo River. Further plans are being made to enhance this park, named for former Mayor Jack McClure.
Bournelis Park
This small downtown park at East Cass and Superior Streets offers benches on the riverfront. The park was named for Pete Bournelis, a local shoe merchant.
Molder Park
Located across from the Post Office, this downtown park features the American Molder statue, erected in 1974 to honor the community's craftsmen and laborers. The statue is said to be modeled after a photograph of John Passmore, a molder at Gale Manufacturing and Ideal Castings.
Gold Star Park
This park, located at Five Points (Michigan Avenue and Clark Street), serves as a memorial to local lives lost in war.
Lloyd Park
This riverfront park off of East Cass Street has a fishing pier, benches and memorial tree plantings. The park is named for industrialist and civic leader Thomas T. Lloyd.
Stoffer Plaza / Market Place
Located just east of downtown and named for William R. Stoffer, this riverfront park features a natural spring and a large outdoor marketplace with parking. The Farmer's Market is held here (in season) on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Porter Street Canoe Dock
This small park offers a canoe landing.
1301 S. Superior Street
Albion, MI 49224
Cemetery Superintendent: Doug Jones
Telephone: 517/629-2479
Designated an historic site by the Michigan Preservation Office and placed on the State Register of Historic Sites in 1996, Riverside Cemetery is devoted to the repose of the dead and dedicated to serving families and preserving memories. The Cemetery Division maintains Riverside Cemetery as a monument to Albion's history, preserving historical records, protecting the Cemetery's natural beauty and performing interments in an expedient, dignified manner.
Cemetery staff are happy to assist the public with genealogical research, sales of lots and burial arrangements.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
Chief Scott Kipp
Telephone: 517/629-3933
Emergencies: 911
Silent Observer: 517/629-2700
Internet Site: www.ci.albion.mi.us/adps
E-mail: Contact us
The Albion Department of Public Safety (ADPS) provides police and fire protection for the City of Albion. Community Officers provide targeted law enforcement services to public housing and subsidized housing neighborhoods. Three School Liaison Officers are assigned to the high school, middle school, and elementary schools. These officers coordinate law enforcement and crime prevention efforts with the public schools. ADPS has one K-9 unit which offers additional community protection by assisting in detection of illegal drugs and apprehension of suspects.
ADPS values citizen participation. Silent Observer (629-2700) allows citizens to report information about crimes without leaving a name. Neighborhood Watch programs are encouraged and supported by the Department of Public Safety. A new Senior Citizens Volunteer Program will help the department in answering phones, greeting the public and furthering community relations. Young people between the ages of 14-21 may participate in the Explorer Program to learn more about law enforcement. Call the Department for information on any of these programs.
Drug enforcement is a priority of ADPS. Successful anti-drug operations have resulted in forfeitures that help pay for further drug enforcement activities. DrugDO forfeiture funds have been used to purchase equipment and educational materials and to finance undercover operations. This fund has also paid for all expenses incurred by the K-9 program.
Fire Prevention services include smoke alarm inspections, fire prevention education programs, fire code compliance inspections, and home safety inspections. If you know of someone who needs a smoke alarm and is not able to afford one, contact the Department (629-3933) to see about having a smoke alarm donated.
Public emergency operations are coordinated with Calhoun County. Sirens are used to signal a tornado warning (a straight, solid tone) or a general alarm fire. Siren tests are done every Saturday at 1 p.m.
Bicycle licensing is done at the front desk during regular business hours. Licenses should be renewed each year. A license currently costs $1.00. ADPS also handles complaints about lost or stolen bicycles. After 30 days, unclaimed bicycles are donated to charity.
Dog complaints are handled by Public Safety. Stray dogs picked up by ADPS officers are turned over to the Calhoun County Animal Control Officer.
Burning permits are issued in accordance with new state regulations on open burning. Permits are issued at the front desk from March 15 through April 14, and also from October 1 through November 30.
ADPS has taken an aggressive approach to the problem of inoperable vehicles and abandoned vehicles within the corporate City limits. Any questions about the ordinance governing inoperable vehicles should be directed to ADPS personnel.
The Department is happy to provide speakers to area organizations. Call 629-3993 to see about scheduling a representative from ADPS to speak to your organization.
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, Michigan 49224
Director: Rodney Ferguson
Telephone: 517/629-7179
Recreation Info. Line: 517/629-7888
The Albion Recreation Department offers a wide variety of year-round recreational activities for all ages. Following is a list of programs that are tentatively planned for the year 2000, including the month in which each activity begins. For a detailed listing of programs, dates and fees, contact the Recreation Department.
Elementary/Junior High Basketball (November); Senior High Basketball (November); City Industrial Basketball (November); City 'A' League Basketball (November); 30 & Older Basketball (November); Ice Skating (December); Senior Citizen Christmas Party (December)
Summer Feeding Program (June-August)
Sponsored by the USDA and free to all children up to 18 years old. Sites: Victory Park, Crowell Elementary School, Caldwell Elementary School, and Albion Senior High School
Baseball and Softball
City Adult Softball (May); Tee-Ball (May); Girls Softball (May); Pee Wee Reese Baseball; Sandy Koufax Baseball; Mickey Mantle Baseball; Willie Mays Baseball; Women's Fast Pitch (June)
Elementary and Junior High Open Swimming (June); Adult Swimming (June)
Elementary/Junior High Summer Basketball (May); High School Summer Basketball (May); Adult Men's Summer Basketball (June)
Other Sports
Mat Cat Wrestling (March); Sand Volleyball (June); Hershey Track & Field (June); School Age Tennis (June); Cheerleading and Tumbling (June); Senior Citizens Shuffleboard (May); Summer Playground Program (June, for McIntosh Park and Victory Park neighborhoods)
Other Activities
Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday before Easter); Father/Daughter Dance (April); Mother/Son Dance (September)
Family Open Recreation (October); Jr. High Flag Football (September); Elementary Flag
Football (September); Punt, Pass & Kick Competition (September); Men's Fall Softball
(August); Halloween Skating Party (October)
Recreation Employment Opportunities
Citizen Involvement
Albion Senior Center
The Albion Senior Center at 115 N. Superior Street is supervised by the Community Action Agency, but the Albion Recreation Department plays an important role in helping to sponsor its programs for senior citizens, including trips, dances, parties and other activities. Partial funding for Senior Center programs and staff comes from the Recreation Department's budget. The supervisor of the Albion Senior Center is Essie Curtis, 517/629-9733.
Albion District Library
Please visit: http://www.albionlibrary.org/about
309 N. Superior/P.O. Box 725
Albion, Michigan 49924
President & CEO: Margaret Sindt
Telephone: 517/629-3926
Internet Site: www.edc.albion.mi.us
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The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) works to recruit new business to the Albion area and works with existing Albion companies to meet a variety of issues and challenges in the modern business world.
The Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) plans and administers economic development activities in a special district encompassing the Albion Industrial Park and the surrounding area. Tax revenues from this area are used by TIFA to fund economic development projects throughout the community.
What is the EDC's relationship with the City?
The Mayor appoints the EDC/TIFA board, subject to Council approval. The City Council approves the EDC's Executive Director and the EDC's budget, although funding for the EDC does not come from the City. The EDC and TIFA are funded mainly by TIFA taxes and rental properties, with additional revenue sometimes coming from grant monies.
What kinds of businesses has the EDC recruited lately?
Several new industries have joined the Albion community in recent years as a result of the EDC's efforts. B&M Tooling and River Machine Manufacturing were new additions in 1999. Century XXII Engineering, a manufacturer of prosthetic limbs set up in Albion in 1998. The EDC successfully recruited two companies in 1996: Waterborne Environmental Technologies, manufacturers of a water-based epoxy paint, and Jilco Inc., a metal fabricating company.
How can the EDC help my business?
The EDC's focus is on recruiting and assisting industrial and commercial businesses. Retention services include referring companies to the appropriate agencies to meet their needs and resolve problems. Those needs might include getting grants to pay for training programs; coping with environmental issues; or preparing tax abatement paperwork. The EDC also manages a revolving loan fund.
203 S. Superior St.
Albion, MI 49224
Internet Site: www.dda.albion.mi.us
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Telephone: 517/629-5533
The mission of the Downtown Development Authority is to correct and prevent deterioration in the downtown business district, to encourage historic preservation, and to promote the economic growth of the DDA district.
City Council
1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 pm
Council Chambers, 112 W. Cass Street
Downtown Development Authority
2nd Wednesday, 7:30 am
EDC Office, 309 N. Superior Street
Economic Development Commission
1st Thursday, 7:30 am
EDC Office, 309 N. Superior Street
Albion Zoning Board of Appeals
2nd Wednesday, 5:30 pm
Council Chambers, 112 W. Cass Street
Albion Planning Commission
3rd Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Council Chambers, 112 W. Cass Street
Albion District Library Board
2nd Monday, 4:30 pm
Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior Street
Board of Review
Third week of March. Other dates as required by law;
Tuesday following the 3rd Monday in July;
Tuesday following the 2nd Monday in December.
Mayor's Office, 112 W. Cass Street
112 W. Cass Street
Albion, MI 49224
Telephone: 517/629-5535
Built on land donated by Harry B. Parker, a prominent industrialist and civic leader, Albion's City Hall was completed in 1936. The Georgian Colonial Revival style building was designed by Albion native Frank E. Dean, who was also the architect for Bellemont Manor. An elevator was installed recently to make the sixty-year-old building more accessible, and a ramp on the north side of the building allows for wheelchair access from N. Clinton Street.
The ground floor of the main building houses the Mayor's office, Finance Department, and Recreation Department. The Assessor's Office, City Inspector's Office, and the Department of Planning and Community Development are located in the basement of City Hall. The City Manager's Office, Human Resources Department, Department of Public Works and City Council Chambers are on the second floor.
The east wing of the building houses the Department of Public Safety, including administrative offices, interview rooms, the Detective Bureau, jail cells and the dispatch office. The west wing contains firefighting apparatus and offices for Fire Staff services and the Fire Marshall.
The City also maintains the Albion Train Depot at 300 N. Eaton Street, which is leased from the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. The Depot had closed in 1971, but after a community-wide effort involving The Albion Civic Foundation, Friends of the Depot, the Chamber of Commerce, Albion College and other local groups and individuals, the Depot was renovated and reopened in 1986. The Depot provides a waiting area for Greyhound and Amtrak passengers and houses the Mower Insurance Agency, which subleases space from the City. Bus tickets may be purchased from the Mower Agency.
For immediate information please contact the City Clerk's Office at 517-629-5535
Compiled by Karen Bartels, Local Historian, Albion District Library
Tenney Peabody, Albion's first permanent settler, arrived at 'The Forks' in 1833. In 1835, Mrs. Peabody named the area 'Albion' because some of the early settlers, including Jesse Crowell, hailed from Albion Township, New York. ('Albion' won out over 'Peabodyville,' Mrs. Peabody's first choice.) The Wesleyan Seminary, later to become Albion College, was established in Albion in 1835.
A robust farming community developed in the area, and industry soon followed. The arrival of the railroad in Albion in 1852, along with the fact that the two forks of the Kalamazoo River converge here, led to the establishment of many mills, industries and foundries.
German immigrants arrived here in the 1860s seeking freedom and an opportunity to better themselves. A small number of Greek families moved to Albion in the late 1800s to start their own businesses. Italian immigrants arrived in Albion around the turn of the century, finding work in Albion's foundries and sending home for relatives to join them. Jewish families moved to Albion in 1911 and 1933.
The Albion Malleable Iron Company recruited Russian workers from the New York area in 1907. After World War I, the growing company recruited African-Americans from Florida and southern Alabama, and, in the 1940s, Mexican-Americans from Texas. With these new workers came entire extended families, adding to the ethnic and cultural diversity that has become a defining characteristic of Albion. This diversity is celebrated each September with 'The Festival of the Forks,' featuring multicultural foods, crafts and entertainment.
Read more about Albion in the following books, available in the Library's Local History Room:
History of Calhoun County, Michigan, 1830-1877 (1877)
Portrait and Biographical Review of Calhoun County, Michigan (1891)
History of Calhoun County, Michigan by Washington Gardner (1913)
Albion's Milestones and Memories, compiled by Miriam E. Krenerick (1932)
Albion College, 1835-1960: A History by Robert Gildart (1961)
A Young Man in Albion Village, transcribed by Audrey K. Wilder (1975)
An Ethnic History of Albion by Judy Powell (1978)
The Albion College Sesquicentennial History, 1835-1985
by Keith J. Fennimore (1985)
A Michigan Childhood: The Diaries of Madelon Louisa Stockwell
edited by Leslie Dick (1988)
A Short History of Albion, Michigan by Mary Reed Bobbitt (1990)
History of Albion, Michigan: From the Archives by Frank Passic (1991)
A History of the Albion Public Schools by Frank Passic (1991)
Some Important Dates in Albion's History
1833 Tenney Peabody is Albion's first permanent settler
1835 Wesleyan Seminary established in Albion
1838 Jesse Crowell named Postmaster of first Post Office
1850 First public school founded
1855 Albion incorporated as a Village
1865 First City Charter adopted
1885 Albion incorporated as a City; City water system begun
1903 First pavement laid
1908 Kalamazoo River flood ruins several bridges
1917 Carnegie Library built
1925 First City hospital opens
1960 Present City Charter adopted
1967 First Festival of the Forks
Albion Community Hospital built
Albion Senior High School built
1968 Gardner House Museum opens
Albion Civic Foundation established
1971 City Income Tax Adopted
1974 Albion named All-America City
1975 Albion Public Library addition completed
1981 Council approves Public Safety concept
1985 Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway designated
1986 Train Depot renovated
1993 Superior Street re-bricked for the second time
1996 Riverside Cemetery designated an Historic Site
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I have an issue with the hyzer release, do to wrist injury from back in the day. It just hurts to do it more then a few times. So when I try to forehand a mid with flat release it just flips over and slaps in the dirt early. I'm using the Ace Race Hornet because it the most overstable mid I own. So I figured I would check on here to see if anybody could suggest a mid that I could sling. One that I can buy without jumping threw hoops lol, I know some of you guys will say first run gators and stuff like that.
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Both players suffered injuries in Sunday's win over the Dolphins. Jets coach Rex Ryan made it sound Monday like Hill will not play this week. He has not commented on Scott's injury. Both players rode stationary bikes during the portion of practice open to the media.
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Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte told everyone earlier this year that she had a double case of the babies. But in a statement released today to People, Kelsey said that one of the twins, a boy, died right after they told everyone. That's the drop of sad news for them. The drop of happy news for them is that Kayte birthed out a baby girl early this morning in L.A. and no, they didn't name her EffOffCamille:
"We are thrilled. Mother and child are in excellent health.
We were ecstatic earlier this year, when we announced that Kayte was carrying twins. Tragically we lost the little boy shortly thereafter. This was not something we cared to make known publicly at the time. It was unspeakably painful and we know that people will understand our desire to keep the news private then, as we know they will respect our privacy in this matter now.
A glorious birth with a lingering sadness is ours today. We choose to celebrate the life that has been given us. We proudly introduce our Faith Evangeline Elisa Grammer, to the world today looking forward to the days ahead and the children yet to come."
Just add that sadness to Kelsey's Wikipedia page. Have you ever read Kelsey's Wiki? It's like a novella. Tragedy after escandalo after tragedy. Kelsey's estranged father was shot dead, his twin half-brothers died in a scuba accident, his younger sister was murdered by a serial killer and his second wife tried to shoot his ass. There's like a full season of 48 Hours Mystery right there.
I get why the named their kid Faith and I kind of like the name Faith (any name that shares a name with a George Michael song is a good name), but did they really need to give her the initials F.E.E.G. FEEG!
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Why can't this azzhole republican stop making spawn? Get a vasectomy already.
She´s young enough to be his daughter.
He should be having grandkids , instead.
This marriage will be over in no time and once again he will marry someone way younger and have more kids.
He´ll be paying child support way into his 80´s , LOL!!
2 miscarriages? man, that's rough. Congrats to them on a healthy kiddo.
I really hope she finds happiness in the marriage because Kelsey's track record is nothing short of disastrous.
It's PHELPS time!
well at least the name is pretty "normal"....they could have named that child - Moon Steak Knife Miller Grammer, Lawn Mower Lousianna Suzanna Grammer, Hosanna Rosanna Danna Grammer, Perky Titsicals Grammer!!
good on them!
...ok, I'm done...how do I shut this off....
I think she's pretty average-looking, but every time I see her, I shudder because she looks like the twin sister of the most bitchy, hoity-toity co-worker I ever had. The woman had a yardstick shoved up her ass.
Anyway, I'm sorry to hear of their loss.
Isn't this the second child they have lost? If I remember correctly she had a late term misscarriage before getting pregnant with the twins. Sorry for their loss and hope they find joy in their daughter. Kelsy's wiki sounds like a long read, so I will do that this afternoon.
Ugh. Old men need to stop procreating. Their jizz is defective anyhow.
Submitted by Doll-Parts on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 11:52am.
Faythe would have been better.
I know a woman named Fayeth. When I saw it spelled before I met her, I thought it was pronounced "Fay-uth." But it's pronounced "Faith."
We must trust our own thinking. Trust where we're going. And get the job done.
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Faythe would have been better.
"This world is a whore."
Sads about the baby boy but congrats on the healthy baby girl. Hopefully, Kelsey sowed all his wild oats now, finally settling down for the sake of this daughter.
Kitten Kaboodle - a Disney ho who did the ho stroll right ;)
Congrats Kelsey! Wonder how late in the game they lost #2? Sads.
Yeah, we can all be a bit snarky at times but deep down I love most of you fellow sluts. I think it's a community of sorts so we have to look out for one another.
What became of the other fetus, the one that died in utero? Did it get absorbed into the mother's system or into that of the other, living fetus?
"When in doubt, freak 'em out" -- Sharon Needles
I have a grandson who's initials are PMP.
I pointed this out to my son and asked why he would do that to the kid.
My son said "No one is going to make fun of him for that."
I said, I might...I giggle when I think of it, I am starting to call him "Pimp"and he isn't even here yet. Remember kids are little bastards that only exist to make other little bastards cry."
I'm so sorry they lost their little boy. I hope Faith can buoy their spirits.
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Nor the tossed salad!
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Kelsey GRammer was born in the Virgin Islands. I will bet $1000 that his constant heartbreak has to do with bad dealings and the advantage his family took on Locals. This sounds like a Curse... He needs to fix whatever they did.
Congrats to him..
Submitted by MTurtle on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 12:49am.
Thank you Turtle, I try and be honest and if I rip someone and have to eat my words, then I will.
"A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
- Macbeth, William Shakespeare
Submitted by spider3tattoo on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 11:59pm.*********************************************************
That was a nice post.
I can't with names that end in th. Faith, Beth, Gwyneth. People who name their children names with an intentional lisp do so in order to sound even more pretentious. I'm convinced.
Sorry to hear one of the twins did not make it. On another note his old ass has enough kids he neglects to chase after younger tail. This girl will be traded up in a year or so.
You know, I always thought he seemed a bit...pretentious (the kindest thing I can say at the moment). Having read his public life story, I can actually understand why he always seems to go from one woman to another. After so much loss, he might just want to have someone stay...that loves him, that he loves. Maybe he's just going to keep trying until he finds it. Not going to throw any shade on his game after all his loss.
Congrats to the new parents, and I'm sorry for them that the new life included another loss.
"A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
- Macbeth, William Shakespeare
I don't care much for Kelsey, but damn that's also sad about her losing the son. Today sure has been a bad fucking day for kids. Jeez
Hekki & Twat - I must have a good ob-gyn. I approached him when I was 31-32 about tying my tubes. Insurance won't cover it but for 2K, I can be sterilized. Didn't realize I wasn't capable of making my own reproductive decisions at that age. ;-)
Submitted by cocoebert on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 11:37pm.
We all make these statements from time to time, holy hell have we. Thanks for that.
"Discussions about what is good, beautiful, noble, pure, true, could always go on. Why is that important? Because that is the only conversation worth having." C.Hitchens,1949-2011. (RIP MCA, "no sleep til Brooklyn") *caprica six was/is here*
Hekki and misslainey, thanks for the input! I love hearing the wise words of my fellow Dlisted sluts. :)
Sad, but congrats also.
Kissingass, I apologize. I shouldn't have written that in that way. I meant that I don't want to go through that, but I certainly wouldn't judge anyone who does. You're right, not everyone has a choice, and of course, even if they choose to, it is their life!! Also, the "old-ass aprents" comments were directed more towards people in their 50s and 60s having kids. I guess that too isn't always so bad, but I feel bad for kids who will lose their parents at a younger age than most. Again, I'm sorry.
lastdiva -- I agree, she is homely, but you know what? There's a hell of a lot of ugly people out there and in comparison, she isn't that ugly compared to a lot of people I've seen lately. It's like there's an ugly explosion lately, don't ya think? Everywhere I go, all I see is fug, fug & more fug!
SandwichQueen -- I hear ya, hon. These people who have to have kids with every new love make me sick. I remember begging my old gynie to tie my tubes when I was in my mid 30's -- she wouldn't do it! She thought I was going to meet the love of my life and all of a sudden want to spit out a bundle of brats. Personally, I can't handle kids, they're not for me.
SamdwichQueen: that's good! I'm assuming you're a female. From what I gather, many docs won't tie a woman's tubes without a whole lot of bullshit.
Which makes me so angry, because it's like they know better than YOU do whether you want any/more children. So fucking patronizing. They don't do that with any other surgery. You want to have your face peeled back and lifted? No problem. They don't care whether you'll change your mind about that!
Want to take charge of your fertility? You can't possibly know what's good for you.
I thought both of Kelsey's parents were murdered in a robbery at a bar they owned. I didn't know anything about him having half brothers. Anyway, if you don't like him for dumping his last wife then at least give him props for giving her half of his $100,000,000 fortune (even though she's the one who singlehandedly took over the business side of his career and turned the shambles that it was into the $100,000,000, lol). I've never seen Real Housewives of Anything Anywhere, but I got the impression that she wasn't really into the marriage, just the "stuff", and Kelsey seems like he needs lots of validation. It probably worked out just fine for her. He and his new wife look very happy.
I think it's not super nice to be all like it would suck to have IVF treatments when you're 40 just because some people haven't had a choice or have had bad luck with it and it can be really heartbreaking. Anyway I know it's just your opinion but it can be very hurtful.
Kissing Ass and Cupping Balls. You're Welcome.
Damn it all that novella shit in ones life (feeling him on that unfortch) and all I can say is congrats on the little bright spots that present. Loving the name; cheers to them and the little ones, seriously.
"Discussions about what is good, beautiful, noble, pure, true, could always go on. Why is that important? Because that is the only conversation worth having." C.Hitchens,1949-2011. (RIP MCA, "no sleep til Brooklyn") *caprica six was/is here*
God she's HOMELY.
"That's an awfully high horse sir, may I pet him?"
Men that have oodles of kids with oodles of different women, each time they think they've found "The One" (for the millionth time) repulse me. We get it, you love each other. Making a baby doesn't need to be the evidence. The world is overpopulated. Go tend to the childrenz you already have. Or is it 'out with the old, in with the new'?
And on that note I got a referral to a specialist to get myself sterilized! You are welcome.
PSSST, Kelsey! She really WANTED the babydaddy to be someone closer to her own age, someone she could have been in highschool with, perhaps.
PSSST, Kayte! He doesn't care that you don't really love him, he's just happy you're doinking an old dude.
Enjoy, everybody!
"That's an awfully high horse sir, may I pet him?"
Submitted by elmo533 on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 10:45pm
My grandmother, her sister and their mother all had children at the same time! In fact, my mother is older than one of her uncles by a few months.
I have a set of cousins on my dad's side who are uncle and nephew and only 3 months apart.
Twas Brillig -- Isn't "Boss" awesome? First of all, it's filmed in my hometown, but man, it's a great show, and he's pure evil in it. Did you see that last episode where he reemed out Kitty? Talk about treating someone like pure shit. And that daughter situation on the show is something else. A friend's cousin does hair on the show; she said Kelsey is a really nice guy. Nice to hear despite the fact that he's pretty much a facist in real life.
Submitted by Daniee on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 10:38pm.
Me either! I would probably go stark raving mad, but I guess the good thing is that when there's more than one, they can entertain each other. My daughter was an only child and we lived in a neighborhood with not a lot of kIds, so she was always bored.
I guess God only allowed me to have one kid because seriously, I could not do more than one. My hat's off to those that have stairsteps. I love kids, don't get me wrong, but they have a way of ganging up on you. I hav a few friends that have more than 3 and I really am in awe of them. Their children are fairly well behaved.
Cocoebert: do it. I had my last baby at age 38 and it was a bit much, if I do say so. It's never a good time to have a baby, and your career is fucked when you do, no matter what. Jump in.
He endorsed Michelle Bachmann. 'Nuf said.
The man's as gay as a picnic basket.
Feel bad for the guy despite his stupid decisions.
He is a douche but man he has had it tough. Unlike that prick Alec Baldwin.
Brevity may be the soul of wit, but to twit without wit is soulless -- Johanne Savoie
His daughter Spencer just had a kid. Spenser's son is only a little older than his aunt. Gross.
"Somewhere, Jennifer Love Hewitt is vagazzling the words "FUCK MY LIFE" onto her crotch while deep throating a Pillsbury cookie dough roll".--MK
Give that man a werthers already!
Submitted by misslainey on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 10:31pm.
I've never really understood where people get the energy for more than two kids to be honest. My grandmas had
10 and 11 kids with NO help!
I'm sure you were more patient than you give yourself credit for. Unless your Buddha, there is only so much patience available!! ; )
Submitted by cocoebert on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 9:04pm.
I can't with the old-ass parents. I'm 32 and want kids soon because I don't want to be 40 and going in for IVF treatments because I just couldn't find the time earlier. It's not the best thing for my career, but there's never a perfect time so might as well jump in.
Aww, good luck to you. You're right, there never is a perfect time, but I think you're doing at the right time. I was 23 when I had my daughter, and truth be told, I am a much better parent now than when I first started. I was kind of uptight and not real patient. If I had kids now, I would definitely be a calmer mother. But, I don't have the energy to chase a baby. I'd be like, 'Do whatever you want, just don't poke an eye out or kill yourself'. Whereas with my daughter, I barely let her go outside.
Submitted by Dr. Dick on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 9:24pm.
In other news....CNN is reporting that Slyvester Stallone's son Sage is dead. No other info yet. Sad.
Sad and eery to die on Friday the 13th.
Submitted by Dr. Dick on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 9:24pm.
In other news....CNN is reporting that Slyvester Stallone's son Sage is dead. No other info yet. Sad.
Some outlets are saying drug overdose. Sad. His brother, Sergeoh, has autism.
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6/6 As a potential mom to an adopted child, I felt offended by the Lionel Ritchie comment. What does biology have to do with anything?
6/6Priscilla was actually the victim of a terrible plastic surgeon, and admits it. She hasn't had too much work done, merely horrible work done.
Priscilla was actually the victim of a terrible plastic surgeon, and admits it. She hasn't had too much work done, merely horrible work done.
6/6 P.P. has got to stop getting work done...she looks horrid!! she's gonna look younger then her granddaugher riley at one point...:oy: