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The Silver Plume Board of Trustees met on Monday, June 25, 2012, at its regularly scheduled meeting at the Small Town Hall. Mayor Lyssy called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
The following roll was recorded:
Fred Lyssy present
Earl Ballard present
Jeff Best present
Curt Osborne present
Eben Mond excused
Nicholas Regester excused
Scott Shafer present
Others present: Kristen McCully, Ted Parker, Rodger and Kathy Harris, Jerry Haskins, Chuck Jedele, Wayne Waddington and Judy Caldwell.
Shafer made a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes: delete approval of the water contract but have discussion instead, and discuss adopting the 2006 Uniform Building Code and Fire Code under Information Reporting - Briefs. Ballard seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Action Agenda
Ballard made a motion to approve the bills list. Osborne seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Discussion followed regarding the $5,000 payment towards Silver Plume's wastewater debt to Georgetown and whether it had been mailed yet. Mayor Lyssy reported that J. Candlin spoke to him earlier and let him know it had been mailed.
Jerry Haskins asked if the sewer project had been finished in regards to his lot. Jim Noble, Inc. agreed to replant the grass and put straw down and a communication line is hanging down with a bag tied onto it and needs to be put back where it was (it was not hanging down prior to the project). Mayor Ballard discussed that R. Gaubatz will be responsible for finishing off the rest of the sewer project as a trade for items Jim Noble, Inc. completed in exchange. R. Gaubatz is out of town fighting fires and this will be on the top of his priority list when he returns. J. Haskins also discussed that Mary Beth Camp had laid gravel down on her street (Garfield St.) and had done a lot of improvement to the street and that the street needs to be put back the way it was. This is something that R. Gaubatz will attend to when he returns. Mayor Lyssy does not think that R. Gaubatz will be around town much this summer due to the wildfire season. Wayne Waddington spoke about the town's policy about fireworks this 4th of July. He is very concerned due to the tinderbox conditions this summer, especially behind his house where there is very tall, dry grass. Mayor Lyssy discussed that the sheriff's office should be called if anyone is setting off fireworks. W. Waddington then asked if the town had any procedures or policies for anyone shooting firearms in the town limits and if the town should take action. The board discussed that the sheriff's office should be contacted regarding discharge of firearms. W. Waddington discussed that firearms were being discharged from 260 Main St. and were being fired across Water St. and how dangerous this action is. He does not want to see this happen again; he was fearful for people on the interstate and people that live on Water St. It was discussed that shooting had occurred earlier in the week and that the sheriff's office was called for this incident as well but the deputy was unable to do anything because it was not on town property. C. Osborne discussed that it is nonsense that law enforcement is not wanted in this town, that the town does indeed need law enforcement and that this issue is a clear example. Mayor Lyssy discussed that he will set up a meeting with Sheriff Krueger on having more law enforcement in town. Judy Caldwell spoke to the board next and let them know that People for Silver Plume had received a grant to help fix the schoolhouse and that she needed one more signature on her paperwork acknowledging that the town board is in favor of the grant. Mayor Lyssy let her know that the board is considering no longer allowing wood shake shingles for any buildings in town. A museum visitor has offered to make a sign for the park at no charge and if there is a sign ordinance it should be followed. Ted Parker discussed that he has been working on Verona Zimmerman's house and trying to get the water turned back on. The freeze plug on the meter was damaged and he would like the town to have freeze plugs and washers on hand in order to fix the meters. He would like J. Candlin to order these parts and have them available and not wait for R. Gaubatz to order these parts. These parts are not readily available at hardware stores and can only be ordered through the company that provides the water meters. T. Parker discussed that during the water project, the town should have been told that expansion tanks and regulators should be put in as well because so many water heaters in town were destroyed by the pressure.
S. Shafer reviewed the contract and came up with the following: is a monthly report given – NO, who pays for the chemicals – THE TOWN PAYS FOR THEM, is a consumer confidence report prepared – YES, THE MOST RECENT ONE WAS EMAILED TO THE BOARD ON SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012 BY JODI CANDLIN THROUGH JOHN VOLK AND POSTED AT THE POST OFFICE THE SAME DAY, fees for tests might be a little high, why has the contract never been put out to any other companies – R. GAUBATZ RECOMMENDED THE TOWN HIRE JOHN VOLK AS HE HAD BEEN EMPLOYED BY SOUTHWEST WATER PREVIOUSLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAD TAKEN CARE OF THE TOWN'S WATER SYSTEM AS SOUTHWEST WATER'S EMPLOYEE. WHEN SOUTHWEST WATER DECIDED NOT TO SERVICE COLORADO ANY LONGER, J. VOLK FORMED HIS OWN COMPANY AND SINCE HE HAD BEEN TAKING CARE OF THE TOWN'S WATER PLANT FOR SEVERAL YEARS, IT SEEMED LOGICAL TO HIRE HIM. S. Shaffer said if the town wants to remain competitive; it may want to put the water contract out to other companies. C. Osborne wondered if J. Volk was servicing other municipalities and wondered if it might be a best practice to put the bids out to other companies as well as not putting it out to other companies because the current company is doing such a good job. Some vendors are very important to municipalities and this may be one of them. The board discussed that J. Volk should be at the next meeting to address these concerns and Mayor Lyssy will contact him about this. E. Ballard wondered how necessary a monthly report from J. Volk is and maybe just a yearly report would be sufficient. It was discussed that J. Volk holds his own license for treating the water plant. The board has been very satisfied with his service and has dealt very successfully with him for several years. He is very diligent and can check the water computer remotely from anywhere and makes this a regular practice when he is not in town.
At the last meeting, Mayor Lyssy discussed that he would have the town's engineering company, GMS, Inc. review C. Jedele's sanitary sewer collection proposal. Jason Meyer of GMS, Inc. reviewed the proposal and the following is J. Meyer's response by email:
This correspondence is in reference you our telephone call and the subsequent FAX you sent last Thursday on a sanitary sewer collection system extension. To begin, let me restate what I understand is the original problem and what is proposed. A homeowner on Willis Street has his existing sanitary service line running from the house to the west to the collection main in Silver Street. The line is a 4" line and runs uphill in a section. It has also experienced freezing conditions during the winter months that create backup issues within the residence. To solve the problem, the homeowner has received the bids contained within the FAX to install a collection main within Willis Street extending to the east to Jefferson Street. The main has been proposed to be a 6" SDR35 line, contain three taps (one of which is
for the homeowner's connection and two stubs that are capped at the ends), have a manhole on Willis Street and connect to the main in Jefferson Street without a manhole. The homeowner did not want to install a service line to the east to connect to the main in Jefferson Street because they did not want to own a service line within the town's right-of-way in case they had to dig it up for whatever reason. Let me know if anything above is incorrect. With that said, I'll address your questions and provide our thoughts on the matter. First, since the homeowner desires to install a collection main, the ownership of the collection main will become the town's including all operational and maintain costs. This will be for in perpetuity. As such, the town has a vested interest to ensure the collection main is installed per its requirements. Typically these requirements are contained within a sewer ordinance. If not, the town still has the right to require how and what material is used in the installation. With this said, this leads me into your question on ownership of the service line. Again, ownership of the service line should be discussed within the sewer ordinance. There is not a law, regulation or requirement that states sewer service lines are the responsibility of the property owner. All of these issues should be contained within the entity's rules and regulations (the sewer ordinance). That said, the standard we see from community to community is the property owner owns the service line extending from the building to the main. That said, they have to maintain the service line (i.e. clean it when plugged, replace if needed). If this was the town's responsibility, then an individual would be calling the town every time there was a backup within the service line. The town would then have to provide the service of cleaning out the individual line even if the problem was the result of sending large amounts of grease, trash, debris down the line. Moving on to the bids, I first would say we need to look at how the new main should be installed. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control Division's (WQCD) Policy 96-1, this provides specific requirements for a collection system. Given the limited number of people who could potentially connect to this main, a 6-inch main should be more than sufficient. However, the main should be installed with a minimum grade (slope) of 1.05%. CDPHE, WQCD would require a minimum 8-inch main, but I think in this case it is not warranted. Regarding manholes, Policy 96-1, Section 2.3.1 states "Manholes should be installed at the end of each line; at all changes in grade, size, or alignment; and at all pipe intersections." Therefore, there needs to be a manhole at the connection with the existing main in Jefferson Street and a manhole at the end of the line in Willis Street. This is strictly to provide the town access to clean the main, which is needed in our opinion. Getting back to the pipe, SDR35 is the type of pipe material needed. Given the soil conditions within the town, the pipe must be bedded with 4-inches of gravel (select) material underneath the pipe to 1-foot above the pipe. With regard to the number of taps, we recommend that the additional wye connects not be installed. This provide an easy way for groundwater to enter into the system. If the cap is not properly installed or comes off for whatever reason, this also provides a means for sediment, rock, etc. to enter into the collection system. We recommend the elimination of the connections if a user is not going to immediately connect to the system. Once a user is ready to connect, this is the time when they can install a saddle and proper connection at that point. Regarding the submitted bids, the first bid provides good information, but lacks in a manhole at the connection with the main in Jefferson and does not indicate the slope of the main. The second bid is lacking in almost every area. That said, we recommend that the bidders provide manholes at the connection to the existing line and at the end of the new main, eliminate all wyes that will not have a service line connected, provide bedding and state the grade (slope) of the main. The town probably also needs to state that a 0.3 foot drop through the manhole connecting to the existing main in Jefferson is needed, the bedding material needs to be 3/4" minus rock in addition to the requirements stated above. The blue board (insulation board) is a good idea if the main is only going to be 5.5 feet to the top of the pipe. With regard to engineering, you do not need it on this short run. The cost out ways the benefit and Rick can easily ensure it is installed properly. The only engineering item you may want is a review of the manholes to be installed (shop submittal). That would be maybe $200. Probably less. I think that hits on all of the points. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
C. Jedele thinks there should be a manhole on Jefferson St. but does not know if there is one or not. The bid from Banky Blackmer included cost of installing a manhole but the bid from C. Hutaff did not include the manhole installation. The bids are about $10,000 and C. Osborne wondered where the town would get $10,000 to pay for the Jedele's sewer proposal, especially when it benefits only one homeowner. C. Jedele reiterated that he would pay for the sewer proposal up front and then would ask that the town reimburse him over a period of time by not charging him for water and sewer for both of his properties. C. Osborne wondered what C. Jedele would do if the town does not pay for the sewer work and C. Jedele said he would do nothing at this point because there is not a problem right now as the sewer line is not frozen. When the sewer line freezes again, he will repair it at that time. C. Osborne discussed that this is a real estate transaction for an investment property and assumes that unknowns were factored into the price. C. Jedele said they were not because it was assumed the sewer line did not have problems. J. Best wondered if heat tape could be inserted into the service sewer line but this increases the possibility of plugging up the line because the heat tape takes up room in the service line. Mayor Lyssy said he is hesitant for the town to pay for this because it only benefits one homeowner and it might set a precedent. C. Jedele said if the board will not pay, he will thaw the line when it freezes again.
C. Osborne made a motion to table this agenda item and discuss it in Executive Session.
Mayor Lyssy said that was not appropriate because only personnel matters and legal advice can be discussed in Executive Session and this item does not fall under either of those headings. This is a public matter and should be discussed publicly and not without C. Jedele present. This item has been on the agenda for the past 6 months and both the board and C .Jedele feel it needs to be put to rest and after extensive discussion it was decided that the town is unable to pay for this sewer work and C. Jedele accepts this decision. C .Jedele wanted the board to know that the Rizzardi's fixed many things in the house that needed to be fixed so that C. Jedele could immediately move into the house on the day of the closing. C. Osborne proposed that the Town, the Jedeles, and two empty lot owners "pull apart" the bids and figure out an equitable way for each party to pay its share of the total project cost. This idea was not discussed further.
Information Briefing – Reports
Jeff Best met with Fire Chief Kelly Babeon and Assistant Chief Mark Abrahamson and both said they would attend a town meeting as speakers if they were able. J. Best did not push them because this has been a busy season for them and all firefighters due to so many wildfires, structure fires and smoke sightings. Fire Chief Babeon said he would be more concerned about dry grass in town rather than an actual wildfire. In the meantime, Marty Gitlin, Sarah Walen and Bill McCormick have taken on this project and have organized a meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Large Town Hall. Fire Chief Babeon will be available for this meeting. J. Best suggested cleaning up some of the yards of uninhabited homes to prevent the grass from catching on fire. This will be brought up at the meeting on Tuesday night. Kristan McCully discussed the house behind the bakery that is packed with junk and wonders if the board can condemn this property. The property owner also owns property in Jefferson County and was made to move out of that county due to uninhabitable properties. This home is a fire hazard and is dangerous. C. Osborne asked if the board can have the fire department inspect this property and what the steps would be to condemn this property and/or clean up the property. There were questions as to whether or not the town could assess a lien on the property if the town has to clean up the property. J. Best will see if he can meet with Fire Chief Babeon and have him inspect this property prior to the fire readiness meeting Tuesday night.
No work has been done on the above ordinances except C. Osborne has found many websites on noise ordinances. There are many questions and answers on different items the board has previously discussed. The noise ordinance will need to be further studied and all ordinances will continue to appear on the agenda.
There was a packet from GMS, Inc. on the table at the last meeting that the board did not have enough time to review. Mayor Lyssy has since reviewed it and it pertains to liquidated damages related to Jim Noble, Inc. GMS, Inc. has recommended the town not pursue this avenue because in all likelihood, Jim Noble, Inc. would probably not carry out any warranty work on the project. The board has decided to accept the $2400 change order and not pursue any liquidated damages. The board will also pay for half of the cost of the thawing equipment that was agreed upon. GMS, Inc. made a point to let the board know that Jim Noble, Inc. did the best work they had ever seen. There is another packet before the board tonight which pertains to holding a public hearing on the end of the sewer project which will be held on Monday, July 9, 2012. The packet also pertains to all change orders and to make sure all change orders were done completely prior to paying Jim Noble, Inc. The newest packet is for final payout for the sewer project and funds will be electronically transferred into the Sewer Account. E. Ballard volunteered to review the packet in detail to make sure everything is in order. Discussion was held regarding a public notice that appeared in the Clear Creek Courant in the June 6, 2012 issue about the Haskin's Quiet Title Action. It is unknown what actions should be taken about this and it was suggested the town attorney be contacted about this matter.
Mayor Lyssy has sent information to the town attorney and is waiting to hear from her. No further progress has been made and should be handled in a diplomatic way when the time comes.
Information & Update Agenda
Updates from the following areas, if any, will be presented:
Discussion was held at the last meeting about the unattractive green netting that CDOT installed along the entrance ramp from Silver Plume onto I-70. Mayor Lyssy wrote a letter to Tony Devito from CDOT asking that the netting be replaced with something more attractive. E. Ballard suggested sending a copy of the letter to Cindy Neely and Mayor Lyssy will include a handwritten personal note on the bottom of the letter. CDOTsends out updates on work on the frontage road and the board would like that information to be posted at Small Town Hall to keep the public informed. It was again discussed that freeze plugs and washers should be ordered by J. Candlin to keep on hand and provide to residents. Lee Berenato, former mayor, gave Mayor Lyssy paperwork regarding a water rights lawsuit that the county is handling for the town. Mayor Lyssy has not had time to review it but will call the county as well as the town's water attorney to find out the status of the lawsuit. Lee Berenato received the information because he was the last known mayor the water attorney had a contact for. Mayor Lyssy discussed electronic voting by email for out of town board members to utilize and the town attorney is looking into it. He also mentioned to the town attorney that the town will be renewing its franchise fee with EXEL Energy. The town attorney will review the franchise fee in the fall.
Discussion was held regarding the town developing a Fire Code/Fire Ban. Language will be developed and a poster will be made to be posted in a public place.
Osborne made a motion to adopt the county fireworks and fire ban ordinance into the Town of Silver Plume's town code to be effective June 25, 2012. Best seconded and the motion passed with 4 yea votes and 1 nay vote.
The board discussed adopting a newer Uniform Building Code and that John Fitzgerald should be included in this discussion.
There will be a meeting held on July 11, 2012 and Mayor Lyssy will provide budget numbers to Earl Ballard prior to the meeting.
The meeting will be held this week.
E. Ballard has been working with Janine Weeds and J. Candlin regarding park money. Research needs to be done to see if Conservation Trust Money can be used to hire someone to clean the bathrooms at the park and upkeep and maintenance and how much money is in the account. Money from the Conservation Trust Fund has been deposited
into the park account to cover the arrears from years past. The current Park Committee needs to be disbanded and a new Maintenance Committee needs to be formed as the objectives of the Park Committee have been fulfilled. The board asked that J. Candlin put up a sign asking for volunteers for the Park Maintenance Committee and C. Osborne agreed to be the board member representative. Discussion was held regarding where to put the trash from the park and that there is a dumpster in the maintenance shop that could be utilized.
Purchasing park benches for the front of Small Town Hall was discussed and that perhaps funds from the Conservation Trust Fund could be used.
Osborne made a motion to approve the minutes of June 11, 2012. Shafer seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
J. Best discussed that J. Candlin does not include some points in the minutes and it was discussed that she sends out the draft minutes to the board members asking them to review the minutes and include and/or delete portions of the minutes or change the wording. Mayor Lyssy said he encourages this practice.
Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: Jodi Candlin, Town Clerk
The Silver Plume Board of Trustees met on Monday, July 9, 2012, at its regularly scheduled meeting at the Small Town Hall. Mayor Lyssy called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
The following roll was recorded:
Fred Lyssy present
Earl Ballard present
Jeff Best present
Curt Osborne present
Eben Mond present
Nicholas Regester present
Scott Shafer present
Others present: Kristen McCully, Ted Parker, Rodger and Kathy Harris, Charles Schwab, John Volk, Gebhard Buggel and Staff Jodi Candlin.
Ballard made a motion to approve the agenda. Best seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Action Agenda
Osborne made a motion to approve the bills list. Ballard seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Ted Parker thanked the board and J. Candlin for making meter parts available. He and J. Candlin found freeze plugs and washers in Small Town Hall and he wanted the board to know that he is available to help anyone who needs help with the meters. He was able to fix Verona Zimmerman's meter. Gebhard Buggel spoke to the board about his concerns regarding the property located directly west of his at 1040 Madison St. It is his understanding the town may do something about the property and he is in support of something being done since the property is less than one foot from his. He believes the property is dangerous and encourages the town to do something about 1040 Madison St. Mayor Lyssy let G. Buggel know he appreciates him bringing his concern to the board and will be addressing this issue later in the meeting. G. Buggel also spoke to the board about his property located behind the Plume Saloon and the vagrants that are parking on his property there. Mark and Joey, who now live at the Plume, are fixing and cleaning up the Plume Saloon property and he really appreciates their efforts. He would like to put up a fence to enclose his property but the fence would be located on the property the Plume uses and he does not want to annoy the neighbors but at the same time he wants to protect his property. He would make the fence tasteful and would like to put up a picket fence but he is concerned that with the type of people who live in R.V.'s behind the Plume, they may find the fence offensive and might try to tear it down. He is asking the board for advice on how to proceed. E. Mond suggested lining the fence with large rocks to make it stronger or use a steel frame fence. He feels that any fence can be temporary and can be improved.
Mayor Lyssy shared the comments the board made at the last meeting with John Volk. The contract is up for renewal and this is the second year with J. Volk under his new company. The contract is being renewed as written last year and is the same but the hourly rates have been increased. J. Volk has never charged the town for call out's and does extra work for the town at no charge. All other prices are the same as last year. The annual Consumer Confidence Report was emailed to the board and posted at the Post Office as well as at Small Town Hall. Best management practices are being upheld as J. Volk is an important vendor to the town. The board is happy with J. Volk and his service and feels he has done a great job taking care of the town's water plant and water system.
Ballard made a motion to approve the 2012 contract with Water Quality Control Professionals for one year. Shafer seconded and the motion passed with N. Regester abstaining due to not reading the contract.
The board thanked J. Volk for the water plant tour held prior to the last meeting as well as for the good work he does.
Mayor Lyssy opened the public hearing and requested public comments regarding the Sewer I & I Project which must be held since the town received federal funds to help pay for the project. The board discussed that R. Gaubatz had worked on Garfield St. grading and graveling it when he returned from fighting fires. He has acknowledged that he will work on J. Haskin's property and that as far as he is concerned, the contract with Jim Noble, Inc. is complete and he will work on items that have been left to him as part of an exchange made with Jim Noble, Inc. There have been two issues that have cropped up after the last rainstorm and they are a sinkhole at the end of the Tregay St. pedestrian bridge and when the three manholes were installed on Tregay St., the existing culvert was interfered with and there are now drainage problems. During the last rainfall water was running onto E. Ballard's front porch. There was also a large puddle in front of Sarah Walen's house. C. Osborne wondered if this was on R. Gaubatz' list but Mayor Lyssy said these were not as they had just surfaced due to the recent rainstorm. The board also discussed the dry well that is near the intersection of Main and Garfield St. There was a cap on it but now the cap is missing and the board would like a locked cap to be installed. E. Mond discussed that there was a culvert between his and Wayne Waddington's house and asked if it might be replaced. E. Ballard said this was not part of the sewer project and there was no money left from the project anyhow. N. Regester discussed that consequences from the sewer project need to be determined. The board would like to speak to R. Gaubatz and ask him to work on prioritizing his work list. The list that needs to be worked on and prioritized is can he fix the sinkhole at the end of the Tregay St. pedestrian bridge, does a new culvert need to be installed in Tregay St. or does a ditch need to be dug instead. It was decided that E. Ballard will meet with R. Gaubatz and get his input on what was discussed tonight, find out if he can complete the projects or if Jim Noble, Inc. needs to fix them. Input from all sources needs to be considered. S. Shafer then discussed when R. Gaubatz would do the zinc testing and Mayor Lyssy said the next Sewer Commission meeting had been postponed until the end of July so there is still time to complete this prior to the next meeting. There were no further public comments and Mayor Lyssy hereby formally closed the public meeting.
Information Briefing – Reports
There is no further reporting on this agenda item; this needs to be taken off the agenda and an action plan formed.
No work has been done on new ordinances. E. Mond asked if the watershed protection ordinance had anything to do with the cease and desist order that the state imposed on the pellet mill. Mayor Lyssy said the order does not involve the town and it is between the state and the pellet mill and not the town's place to get involved. This is not the town's business nor is it a board discussion.
An administrative packet from GMS, Inc. was on the agenda and requires the mayor to sign off on the certificate of substantial completion for the sewer project.
Mayor Lyssy asked advice from Barbara Green but thinks this may have fallen off her radar screen and will contact her again. She responded quickly initially and cautioned the town to move carefully and cautiously. Mayor Lyssy said the public notice that appeared in the last Clear Creek Courant issue regarding the Haskin's Quiet Title action will not be contested by the town.
Information & Update Agenda
Updates from the following areas, if any, will be presented:
It is up to the town to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents in regard to the property at 1040 Madison. It was discussed that J. Best spoke to Fire Chief Kelly Babeon about this property and that he was already aware of it and feels it is a fire hazard. The board discussed that a site visit needs to be made with Fire Chief Babeon; the county health department needs to be contacted to see if they can help condemn the property due to rodents, vector, etc; and that the town's building official needs to be involved. Information needs to be gathered and documented and then presented to the property owner. A list of what needs to be done needs to be given to the property owner along with a deadline and consequences of what will happen if the owner does not comply (a lien filed and a remediation company to clean up the property that the owner must pay). N. Regester wondered if the town was setting a precedent and that he was not in favor of tearing the building down because most buildings in town were built as temporary shelter and were meant to eventually fall down. S. Shafer said he was not in favor of tearing the building down but cleaning it up. Mayor Lyssy said it is not his intention to tear the building down but to get it cleaned up. Mayor Lyssy said the town's water attorney, Julia Robertson, had submitted the proper paperwork regarding the town and county's water rights. The county is taking action to protect the water rights and the town does not need to do anything. A letter was mailed to Tony Devito at CDOT letting him know that the green netting fence on the I-70 westbound entrance ramp from town is not acceptable. At the Mayor's/Board of County Commissioners meeting, a rep from CDOT was in attendance and this issue came up. The rep will look at the netting and let Mayor Lyssy know that CDOT has to follow federal rules. Apparently the green netting was taken down earlier in the day but replaced with orange netting which is still not acceptable. Mayor Lyssy reported that the zip line along I-70 located between Dumont and Fall River is apparently causing congestion due to curiosity slowing. There will be a joint meeting with the sheriff to get rapport going between the town and the sheriff's department. Illegal actions in town need to have recourse and the sheriff's department can help the town with this. This meeting will be held sometime in August at the sheriff's office. KGOAT is asking all municipalities to write a letter to the FCC asking them not to deny KGOAT's request for signal strength. Mayor Lyssy will write a letter on behalf of the town.
The next meeting has been postponed to a date to be determined.
The next meeting will be held this Thursday. N. Regester met with Cindy Neely in order to get background and be brought up to speed on I-70 issues. The coalition will be discussing turning the coalition into a TMO (Transportation Management Organization) in order to cast votes to prioritize projects and receive funding from CDOT. The board said they are in favor of this move. N. Regester will report back at the next meeting.
C. Osborne will be attending the meeting this week since Mayor Lyssy will be out of town.
The current Park Committee needs to be disbanded and a new one formed to deal with maintenance issues. J. Candlin drafted a document asking for members for a new park committee and asked the board for comments. C. Osborne is still willing to serve on this committee.
A meeting will be held this week and R. Gaubatz will attend as the alternate member.
It was brought to J. Candlin's attention that the jail door has two bars missing. She made a site visit but determined that she is unable to do anything about it so S. Shafer will look at it and will either fix it or report back to the board on how it needs to be fixed.
Nick Regester discussed that he is interested in presenting a discussion on Eco-Tourism to the board and asked that it be put on the next agenda.
The minutes were deferred to the next meeting as J. Candlin needs to forward them to the board with the changes that C. Osborne made.
Executive Session
The board adjourned the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and convened into Executive Session.
The board adjourned Executive Session.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Jodi Candlin, Town Clerk


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This morning, I had my mind blown in Social Theory talking about "unthought" and "unthinking". Then I went to Chapel and fellowshipped with friends. I saw freshmen buddies that I had been dying to see! Oh, it was just pure bliss and so wonderful.
I'm sitting in the library now, before heading to work in Student Life, marveling at the uniqueness and joy of college. That I can be immersed in deep academic discussion one moment and then fellowship with friends the next.
ALSO, I've heard a quote from Elizabeth Barrett Browning twice in the past couple days, so I thought I'd share it.
"Earth's crammed with heaven,What does that mean? Well, when she talks about taking off her shoes it reminds me of Exodus 3:5, when God says, "Do not come any closer. Take off your shoes for the place you are standing is holy ground." So, is Browning suggesting that only when we recognize the splendor and beauty of the Earth and the mighty power of God do we take off our shoes in praise and reverance, but those you fail to see...pick blackberries. Those who fail to see God, just see the Earth.
And every common bush afire with God,
But only he who sees takes off his shoes;
The rest sit round and pick blackberries."
— Elizabeth Barrett Browning


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This video goes to show you that there are all kinds of ways to use your individual talents and creativity to show solidarity and support for The Resistance. It's like Chris Hedges said in Power and the Tiny Acts of Rebellion:
It is time to think of resistance in a new way, something that is no longer carried out to reform a system but as an end in itself. African-Americans understood this during the long night of slavery. German opposition leaders understood it under the Nazis. Dissidents in the former Soviet Union knew this during the nightmare of communism. Resistance in these closed systems was local and often solitary. It was done with the understanding that evil must always be defied. The tiny acts of rebellion—day after day, month after month, year after year and decade after decade—exposed to everyone who witnessed them the heartlessness, cruelty and inhumanity of the oppressor. They were acts of truth and beauty. We must take to the street. We must jam as many wrenches into the corporate system as we can. We must not make it easy for them. But we also must no longer live in self-delusion. This is a battle that will outlive us. And if we fight, even with this tragic vision, we will lead lives worth living and keep alive another way of being.When this article first appeared last year, the Occupy movement wasn't even a twinkle in anybody's eye. Punk Patriot told me that Adbusters had been trying to instigate and facilitate a movement for years - Buy Nothing Day, for example, is nearly 20 years old now and is still a hard sell even in an economy when we could all benefit from opting out of the annual overspending binge we call Christmas.
|Buy Nothing Day 2011 - Adbusters
The cool thing about OWS is that there is no leader - and that's called anarchy in an anthropological context. The Establishment - as represented by church, state and business leaders - inevitably says that society will deteriorate into chaos if they aren't in charge. That's Patriarchy and Hierarchy. Personally, I'm all about managing a community through consensus, but I have trouble imagining the sort of community governance I've observed at a small, idyllic Quaker sleep away camp in Vermont applied to a country with over 300 million people.
I guess that's where the spokesperson model comes in. David Graeber (my current enthusiasm) writes about this concept in Enacting the Impossible. I'm pretty sure David Graeber is not single, and even if he were, I don't know how I'd manage an introduction. He's cute, intellectually stimulating and pervasively passionate, though, which I've come to realize is exactly what I'm looking for in a single, straight man in my demographic who is generally sober with his own source of income.
Indulging my little crush on Punk Patriot helped clarify my boyfriend criteria. One thing I learned for sure while speculating on a relationship with someone a few years older than my son is that there's no way in hell I would get involved with someone a few years older than my son. Not for longer than a weekend, at least. Nevertheless, Punk has the essential qualities - Cute, Intellectually Stimulating and Pervasively Passionate. My old buddy Woody has those qualities too. He's hundreds of miles away, however, and cannot be called "reasonably sober."
I say Pervasively Passionate because too many folks associate Passion with Sex. Certainly any man in my life would need to be passionate about that - but nearly every douchebag on Match dot com says he's passionate when the reality is that they are only passionate about getting laid, watching football and/or baseball and sucking down high fructose corn syrup. Pervasively passionate people are fully engaged in life on a number of levels.
As you can see, Gail's husband Skipp (aka Babe) shows that he's pervasively passionate in his youtube video. Some people might think he's goofy - but that didn't discourage him from joining in the Revolution in a way that suited him personally. Not only that, but he and Gail have been snuggled up together for years and each still believes the other to be Cute, Intellectually Stimulating and Pervasively Passionate.
I'm going to declare that to be Thing of Beauty #35-10.
|from realia by Jennifer Morrison


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The fun begins at 5pm. $1 for every glass of alcohol, price doubles every 20 minutes until 7pm. There's only one beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon; it stops being a problem after you suck back 3 of them within the first 20 mins for $3. After which you spend the next 1 hour and 40 minutes on cruise control and drinking at a more reasonable pace.
It's the best happy hour in HK and beats drinking on plastic stools in the wet markets in the afternoon. After 7pm, head to the local joints for $20 bottles of Tsing Taos.


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Garden Snail
Snail. Gainesville, Florida. 2012.
Urban Flamingo Flock
Urban Flamingo Flock. Gainesville, Florida. 2012.
Denizens of the Forest
Denizens of the Urban Forest. Gainesville, Florida. 2012.
Garden Frog
Garden Frog. Gainesville, Florida. 2012.
Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly. Gainesville, Florida. 2012.
Cobalt Blue Glass Herons
"Cobalt Herons" by Dale Chihuly. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens, Miami, Florida. 2012.
Rattle Snake
Bottlecap Rattle Snake. American Museum of Folk Art, New York. 2011.
Giant Grafitti Cat
Grafitti Cat. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2011.
Paleo Cat and Glyptodon
Paleo Cat and Glyptodon (background). Natural History Museum, Colonia, Uruguay. 2011.
Ancient Roman Stag
Roman Deer Fresco. Rome, Italy. 2010.
Brass Boar
Brass Boar. Pet this pig and you'll return to Florence! Florence, Italy. 2010.
Fierce Lions
Fierce Lions. Florence, Italy. 2010.
Yard Birds
Life Imitates Art. Lawn chickens and Ground Doves. Sao Pedro, Brazil. 2009.
Lawn Hippo
Lawn Hippo. New College of Florida, Sarasota, Florida. 2009
Artist as a Manatee
Artist as a manatee. Homosassa Springs Park, Florida. 2009.
Tile Snake
Subway Snake. New York, New York. 2008.
Lego Giraffe
Lego Giraffe. Berlin, Germany. 2008
Brass Lion
Lion. Lima, Peru. 2007.
Gargoyle. Paris, France. 2006.
Gargoyles. Paris, France. 2006.
Meringue Pigs
Meringue Pigs. Paris, France. 2006.
Railing Serpent
Railing Serpent. Edinburgh, Scotland. 2005.
Stag. Edinburgh, Scotland. 2005.
Mountain Sheep
Petroglyph. Desolation Canyon, Utah. 2012.
Lawn Vulture
Lawn Vulture. Athens Clark County Vulture Festival, ACC Landfill, Athens, Georgia. 2015.
Mulot--"Field Mouse" (I think it looks more like an armadillo), Musee National du Moyen Age, Paris
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The next Jerusalem Hug is happening on 21st June, 2009 when people of all faiths form a human circle of love around Jerusalem. For those who are not in Jerusalem for the event there will be virtual hugs in other cities around the world. You can go to Lovers of Jerusalem for more details.
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5th Oriente Hussars
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|5th Oriente Hussars BattleMech Regiment
|Unit Profile (as of 3059)
|The Gunslingers
|Parent Formation
|Oriente Hussars
Had been stationed on Sierra since 3021, where they were initially viewed with suspicion. The attitude of the locals changed when the Fifth defeated raiders from the Circinus Federation in 3035.[1]
Anton's Revolt[edit]
In 3014 the 31st Marik Militia was trapped on Uhuru by the 9th Lyran Regulars and Narhal's Raiders. The Fifth, along with the 3rd Oriente Hussars, relieved the trapped unit and drove the Lyran attackers off-world.[2]
4th Succession War[edit]
Andurien Secession[edit]
In 3035 raiders from the Circinus Federation attacked Sierra. The skill and dedication the Fifth demonstrated in repelling these invaders improved the relationship of the Fifth with the local population, who to that point disliked the FWLM troops.[3]
Operation Guerrero[edit]
Operation Bulldog[edit]
Post-Jihad Era[edit]
The Fifth Oriente Hussars garrisoned Anegaski in 3079.[4]
In 3081 the Avior and Muscida systems were under a military interdiction; as an attempt to curb the activities of the Principality of Regulus units constantly raiding into the Duchy of Oriente, Oriente forces had seized the jump points in each system to allow them to search all inbound and outbound traffic. At the same time, elements of the 5th Oriente Hussars were suppressing Regulan supply bases on the surface of both planets.[5]
In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Millicent Toromov.[6]
As of 3050 to 3059 the Commanding Officer was Colonel Keith Kruchoski.[7][1]
Task with the security of a large territory the commander decide to split his unit in smaller commands at company strength. This decreased the time to react during a raid.[1]
Composition History[edit]
5th Oriente Hussars (Green/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Colonel Millicent Toromov
5th Oriente Hussars (Green/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Colonel Keith Kruchoski
5th Oriente Hussars (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Keith Kruchoski
- XO: Force Commander Alan Bruin
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Jane Greenoak
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Alkiss Corradi
5th Hussars Aerospace (Pride of Sierra) (1 Squadron/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- Wing Commander: Lieutenant Commander Zachariah Varghese
11th Sierra Cavalry (Brigade/Green/Reliable)[1]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Yevdokio Angelov
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Xavier Dinelli
- The 11th is a light armor and mechanized Infantry brigade.
The Fifth Oriente Hussars were at 90% of their nominal strength.[4]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 96, "5th Oriente Hussars Unit Profile"
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 24
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 72
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Report: FWLM, p. 10
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 91, "The Marik Commonwealth"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 20 Year Update, p. 57, "FWLM Deployment Table"


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Friday, October 31, 2008
Sacrifice for Life!
Message of Boldness
Catholics are Lining Up to vote for ObamaBut in spite of Obama's horrifying support of killing the unborn, much more than half of America's Catholics (and almost as many Evangelicals) are prepared to vote for him. This is madness!But we now have a way to expose him, wake up the consciences of Catholics, and STOP OBAMA!
Bishop Gracida to the Rescue -- of Babies and Catholic MoralityRoman Catholic Bishop, Rene Henry Gracida, has given us 2 great radio spots -- one in English, one in Spanish.The exact words of the radio spot could not be clearer - and they could wake up and shake up Catholics who are planning to vote for Obama.
"This is Bishop Rene H. Gracida, reminding all Catholics that they must vote in this election with an informed conscience. A Catholic cannot be said to have voted in this election with a good conscience if they have voted for a pro-abortion candidate. Barack Hussein Obama is a pro-abortion candidate." BOOM! DEAD ON! Could it be any clearer?!
NEXT: Help stop Obama from your Computer; Reach out to your PriestYOU can be in this fight, right from your computer!We have created four hard-hitting videos dealing with Barack Obama for you to watch and forward via email to your Priest and your Bishop.
WARNING: These videos are NOT suitable for small children! When you see the videos, you will see why they are so critical. One is for Catholic Bishops, and one for Catholic Priests. I'm asking you to watch them, and then send a personal letter from you, along with the video link to your Priest - BEGGING him to watch it. Then follow up with him, and ask if he watched it. Send him another email, call him, or talk to him in person -- WHATEVER IT TAKES. (By the way, we have one for evangelical ministers as well. If you know any evangelicals, send them the link for their pastor!)In these videos, I speak directly to clergy, urging them to tell their flocks plainly: No Christian can in good conscience vote for Obama. Watch these videos -- they are very short -- and you will see how they could reach your Priest -- no matter how fearful or "apolitical" he has been.
FINALLY... We have ONE MORE CHANCE to speak to millions of Americans through the MEDIA... on Monday, November 3!What we're doing is organizing Anti-Obama Demonstrations and Press Conferences.
We're calling it: Main Street -- Defeat Obama! As you may know, Obama keeps talking about "Main Street." But in reality, he does not represent Main Street values (unless we are talking about Main Street Sodom and Gomorrah.) On Monday, November 3, at 12:00 noon, Christians will gather on Main Street (or a main thoroughfare) in their own town, all across the country, holding signs along the road:"Main Street Unite: Defeat Obama!" And..."Main Street Unite: Obama is a dead end!" And..."Main Street Unite: Obama is a dead end for Children!" And..."Main Street: A Vote for Obama is a vote for dead babies!"
The Media are looking for last minute stories!
Let's give them one! You could lead an event like this in your town. We provide the exact details of what to do, as well as the press release for your community, and how to get the media out. Your simple to follow instructions, including a press release template are at:http://www.ahumbleplea.com/
View Videos:http://www.randallterry.com/Give for ads:https://secure.conservativedonations...hpac/?a=USERID As you will see, we have MANY tools for you to use in your home town in the final days.
For example: You could download and print,Faithful Catholic Citizenship: Based on the Gospel of Life from http://www.ahumbleplea.com/, and hand it out at your parish on Sunday.
Yes, this is long but if you view the videos it is URGENT! This blog is just one little avenue I have to get the word out - and many of you are "the choir", so to speak. But if you can pass this on as well - to your priests, bishops, and maybe even Evangelical friends.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Playing Fair...
Reflections on One Life Within
Thank God!
by Deal W. Hudson
If Obama wins on November 4 with the help of Catholic voters, the biggest factor in his favor will be the bishops' own document and Web site, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship."
I never thought it likely that Catholic voters could be persuaded to support a candidate with both the most extreme record on abortion and who favors gay marriage. Yet, barring a miracle, that paradox is only a week away: The New York Times is reporting Obama 22 points ahead among Catholic voters.
As I have watched the campaign unfold, especially Obama's outreach to Catholic voters, the USCCB document has played a decisive role. "Faithful Citizenship" provided Obama's Catholic supporters the escape clauses needed to convince Catholics they could vote for a pro-abortion candidate in "good conscience."
There are two major loopholes in the document. First, it states that Catholics are allowed to vote for a supporter of abortion rights so long as 1) they do not intend to support that position (34) or 2) there are offsetting "morally grave reasons" (35).
Many bishops have spoken out forcefully that the document is being abused. Bishop Robert Vasa, for example, points out that voting for a pro-abortion candidate is never justified when the opponent is pro-life. Similarly, Bishops Kevin Vann and Kevin Farrell insist there are no "'truly grave moral' or 'proportionate' reasons, singularly or combined, that could outweigh the millions of innocent human lives that are directly killed by legal abortion each year."
Obama's Catholic surrogates made little note of the corrections. The cat, as they say, was out of the bag when the bishops approved "Faithful Citizenship" at their meeting in November 2007.
The presentation of "Faithful Citizenship" on the Web site of "Roman Catholics for Obama" is typical:
We hope you'll spend time reviewing all of the material housed or linked from here. But if you read just two documents, please make them the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship -- which explains why "[t]here may be times when a Catholic who rejects a candidate's unacceptable position may decide to vote for that candidate for other grave reasons" -- and Barack Obama's Blueprint for Change, which outlines all of Senator Obama's positions and is, we think, reflective of why he is the candidate whose views are most compatible with the Catholic outlook [emphasis added].
Visit any of the pro-Obama Catholic Web sites and you will find this message taken from "Faithful Citizenship": Catholic voters can ignore Obama's pro-abortion record because of mitigating factors.
At least some staff at the USCCB were aware that this was the import of "Faithful Citizenship." At a conference at Creighton University in June, John Carr, executive director of social development and world peace for the USCCB, "stressed that the bishops' document does not shut the door on any candidate, not even one who supports abortion rights."
By June 2008, of course, Obama and McCain were the nominees.
What sentence did Carr then quote from "Faithful Citizenship" to back up his statement?
[Carr] pointed to a caveat in the document: "There may be times when a Catholic who rejects a candidate's unacceptable position may decide to vote for that candidate for other morally grave reasons. Voting in this way would be permissible only for truly grave moral reasons, not to advance narrow interests or partisan preferences or to ignore a fundamental moral evil" [emphasis added].
When the bishops approved this document, did they realize how it could be used politically in upcoming elections? Further, when they approved the language quoted above -- "There may be times when a Catholic who rejects a candidate's unacceptable position may decide to vote for that candidate for other morally grave reasons" -- why didn't they provide more specific guidelines? The document is so abstract that it invites just the kind of abuse it is receiving at the hands of the Obama campaign.
Is this election one of the "times when a Catholic who rejects a candidate's unacceptable position may decide to vote for that candidate for other morally grave reasons"? Many bishops have said "no," but "Faithful Citizenship" has been being taught throughout the nation's dioceses and parishes for many months. Stories abound of parish seminars where the pro-life concern was dismissed as "single-issue" or "divisive" and "partisan." It got so bad in the Diocese of Scranton that Bishop Joseph Martino crashed a panel discussion in a local parish and announced, "The USCCB doesn't speak for me."
The abuse will not end with the election, regardless of the outcome. The Catholic News Service reports that "group discussions, adult education programs, diocesan conferences, DVD presentations and Sunday Mass homilies" will not stop on November 4th.
If this is true, then the bishops need to take another look at "Faithful Citizenship" at next month's meeting. The mere fact that so many bishops have felt the need to correct misinterpretations is proof enough that it needs an overhaul.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
On Fire ~
Okay, I'm off to pray day 3 of the novena for the election. Good night!
Father Corapi is urging everyone to make a Novena and pray the Rosary to Our Lady of Victory between October 27th and Election Day, November 4th. It's not too late to join in. Again, I have it posted on my left sidebar.
Come What May
If you go here you'll see parts 1 - 5 along the right side of the viewing screen. This is where you can watch the film in its entirety. I stayed up into the wee hours this morning watching it [I had to resume watching after I came home from Adoration!].
Remember: It doesn't matter what the outcome is this election. JUST DO THE RIGHT THING!
Award Time
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Catholic Vote
I have been asked by many people to help clarify Catholic teaching on exercising one's voting rights, especially with respect to the abortion issue. There are many candidates across the nation running on many issues, and Catholics are trying to sort through them all, so I will state the Church's position as unequivocally as possible for the education of the faithful and not as an endorsement of any particular candidate or candidates: true Catholics are not "single-issue" voters - we are principled voters. That determines which candidates we give our vote to and it determines the state of our souls after we vote.
With respect to the abortion issue, the principle in question is the moral impossibility for a Catholic to cooperate in an act or an institution that is "intrinsically evil." Now, something that is "intrinsically evil" is not just a bad thing - it is a heinous thing, trumping all other moral considerations, and we can never legitimately commit the act ourselves or approve of it in anyone else. Casting a vote for a candidate who forcefully advocates the killing of innocent unborn babies shows approval or unacceptable toleration of that heinous crime against humanity, and Catholics can never do it in good conscience. The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls such an attitude and action "formal cooperation" in evil (#2272). This does not mean that I commit the evil myself. It means that I agree with it and have made it possible for a person in public office to continue and/or advance that evil in my society.
Formal cooperation in the evil act of another is a sin, and depending on the gravity of the person's evil act, formal cooperation in it can be a mortal sin. Since procured abortion is an intrinsically evil act, and all promotion of it fits into the same moral category, voting for a person who forcefully advocates it must be a mortal sin. Add to the sin of formal cooperation in evil the sin of disobedience to legitimate Church authority. To date the USCCB and more than a dozen US bishops and state bishops' conferences have clarified these principles for Catholics, and their teachings couldn't be clearer.
Further, add the sin of scandal that a regrettable number of priests and religious are giving by their appalling disingenuousness about Church teachings both in and out of the pulpit. Catholic parents and teachers equally give scandal when they do not teach their children the principles that undergird moral behavior or properly form their consciences according to the Truth that is in Christ.
Some ask if a Catholic may vote for someone whose policies would advance an agenda that is mostly in line with the Catholic Church's teaching? Also, what if the Catholic disagrees with the candidate's position on abortion but still wants to vote for this candidate for other reasons consistent with our values? Here the Church uses the term "proportionate reason" to indicate that there must be some kind of balance in the candidate's position that indicates it is likely that a greater good would be accomplished for society despite the evil he or she advocates. Proportionate reasoning usually has to do with positions that are not intrinsically evil in themselves or that, if they are, would constitute such a minimal part of the platform that they would be "outweighed" somehow in the grand scheme of the candidate's public service. According to the above principle, however, the degree to which the candidate would promote something as heinous as abortion can literally nullify all the other "good" that he or she would do for humanity! When the fundamental right to life is denied in society, all other rights and goods are therefore threatened. The very moral foundation of a people is eroded. So the answer has to be no, it is not legitimate to disagree on abortion and still vote for a radical abortion candidate.
May a Catholic vote for an "imperfect" candidate if the radical abortion candidate is worse? The Church says yes, but only if the vote is not expressed as an agreement with the "imperfect" elements of the candidate's policies and only if the vote is intended to limit the evil that other candidate would inevitably do.
It is truly regretful that we have gotten to the point where we might have to surrender some of our basic values in the voting booth because we have not successfully insisted on the very best candidates for public office to serve the common good. That is a discussion for another day, but I anticipate that if Catholics do not assert Catholic values forcefully in elections and public policy from here on out, we may be faced in future elections with no choice whatsoever that can morally satisfy the Catholic conscience. Heaven help and guide us all on November 4th.
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Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer,President, Human Life International
Yesterday I posted the novena to Our Lady of Victory in my sidebar. Today is day 2 of this most important prayer during this most important time. If you'd like, I can email the Word doc. to you so you can print it out. I printed mine out as "landscape" and it fit beautifully.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
How 'Bout Them....Apples?
23-October-2008 -- Catholic News Agency
Bishop Shows-up at Election Forum, Defends Church's Abortion Stance
Scranton, PA, Oct 22, 2008 (CNA).- An election forum at a Pennsylvania parish that took place last Sunday was organized to allow Catholics the opportunity to defend their support for McCain and Obama. However, the forum took a surprising turn when an unexpected guest showed up to guide his flock, the Bishop of Scranton, Joseph F. Martino.
The forum, which took place at St. John's Catholic Church in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, was underway when the bishop arrived. Four panel members were sharing their perspectives on the presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, some pledging to vote for the Republican, others for the Democrat.
One of the panelists, Sister Margaret Gannon of Marywood University cited statements from "Faithful Citizenship" a document on voting released by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She noted that "a Catholic cannot vote for a candidate who takes a position in favor of an intrinsic evil, such as abortion or racism, if the voter's intent is to support that position. At the same time, a voter should not use a candidate's opposition to an intrinsic evil to justify indifference or inattentiveness to other important moral issues involving human life and dignity. "
After Sr. Gannon spoke, the bishop took the floor. Bill Genello, a spokesman for the Diocese of Scranton told the Wayne Independent that when Bishop Martino arrived, his intention was to listen "to the presenters and how they might discuss Catholic teaching."
However, he continued, "Certain groups and individuals have used their own erroneous interpretations of Church documents, particularly the U.S. Bishops' statement on Faithful Citizenship, to justify their political positions and to contradict the Church's actual teaching on the centrality of abortion, euthanasia and embryonic stem cell research."
When the bishop heard the speakers using the bishops' statement to justify their choice for president, he reminded the audience that those "groups and individuals who make statements about Catholic teaching do not speak with the same authority or authenticity as their bishop."
The prelate then clarified his authority as bishop and the Church's teachings on abortion as an election issue.
"No USCCB document is relevant in this diocese," said Martino according to the Wayne Independent. "The USCCB doesn't speak for me."
"The only relevant document ... is my letter," he continued, "There is one teacher in this diocese, and these points are not debatable." [link added - the bishop's letter]
The letter he referred to was a pastoral letter to his entire diocese that was published in the first week of October. In his message, Bishop Martino states that a candidate's abortion stance is a major voting issue that supersedes all others due to its grave moral consequences.
He wrote: "To begin, laws that protect abortion constitute injustice of the worst kind. They rest on several false claims including that there is no certainty regarding when life begins, that there is no certainty about when a fetus becomes a person, and that some human beings may be killed to advance the interests or convenience of others."
"Another argument goes like this: 'As wrong as abortion is, I don't think it is the only relevant 'life' issue that should be considered when deciding for whom to vote.' This reasoning is sound only if other issues carry the same moral weight as abortion does, such as in the case of euthanasia and destruction of embryos for research purposes. ... National Right to Life reports that 48.5 million abortions have been performed since 1973. One would be too many. No war, no natural disaster, no illness or disability has claimed so great a price."
He also touched on just war. "Even the Church's just war theory has moral force because it is grounded in the principle that innocent human life must be protected and defended. Now, a person may, in good faith, misapply just war criteria leading him to mistakenly believe that an unjust war is just, but he or she still knows that innocent human life may not be harmed on purpose. A person who supports permissive abortion laws, however, rejects the truth that innocent human life may never be destroyed. This profound moral failure runs deeper and is more corrupting of the individual, and of the society, than any error in applying just war criteria to particular cases."
"No social issue has caused the death of 50 million people," he said, noting that he no longer supports the Democratic Party. "This is madness people."
When the prelate concluded his speech, most audience members gave him a standing ovation, while others were upset that the leader of the diocese made an appearance. Bishop Martino left the event shortly after making his remarks.
Organizers of the event had mixed emotions regarding the bishop's appearance.
Father Martin Boylan, pastor of St. John's said that they "were very careful not to endorse anyone," and that the forum was meant to be "a political slash editorial forum about the presidential election."
He also explained that the state church guidelines were "carefully followed" for the event.
My jaw was on the floor and Paul was beaming and saying how fantastic Bishop Martino acted. I couldn't even find words.
Praise God and bless His holy shepherds! And may He bless and protect our country!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Truly Brilliant!
President Herod?
h/t: Crocus
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Just Tell Us The Truth...
Thanks Regina and Jessica! Very impacting!
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Answers
Planes, Trains and Automobiles - after the car caught on fire and they were driving to the motel. This is my favorite movie. [and this picture will make Karen laugh ;)]
Multiplicity - this is an obscure one, I know. This was one of Michael Keaton's clones - the dumb one. All he'd say were dorky things - and this was one of them.
Mr. Mom - I know I messed up the numbers on this quote, but it still has the same effect. This is a great flick.
Sixteen Candles - Grandpa, "Dong [clap clap]... Dong [clap clap]. Where is my au to mo bile?" The Donger, "Au to mo bile??? [laughing] Lake. Big Lake!"
Happy Gilmore - one of the best lines in this movie. It's Ben Stiller as the nurse at the nursing home who is 'caring' for Happy's grandma. I totally ruined this line. I meshed two scenes together.
Funny Farm - a Chevy Chase movie. He's trying to sell their money-pit-of-a-farm-house [which they had recently purchased] and they have potential buyers looking at the view in the yard - to which Chevy says into the walkie-talkie, "Cue the deer" !
Sixteen Candles - Anthony Michael Hall's line
The Jerk - of course, Steve Martin!
A HUGE HIGH-FIVE TO PAULA!! She got a 100%. I am a total loser though. Other's posts have truly stumped me!
Number 2 or 3?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Movie Line Meme
The rules. You have to figure out which movie each quote is from. List your answers 1-10 on your post and then come up with your own movie lines. Then simply tag 3 people. I know, a little brain power is involved. Not as simple as posting a picture, but hopefully it'll be fun ;)
I'm choosing comedic quotes for mine, since those are the ones we quiz each other on 'round here.
Movie Line Meme
- "Turn me over, I'm done on this side!"
- "I like pizza."
- "220. 230. Whatever it takes."
- "Lake. Big lake!"
- "Well now your back's gonna hurt. You just pulled landscaping duty. Read the name tag...you're in my world now, grandma!"
- "Cue the deer."
- "Nice...nice manners, babe!"
- "Her last baby came out sideways....she didn't scream or nuttin' "
- "I eat pieces of **** like you for breakfast." "You eat **** for breakfast?"
- "The new phone books are here, the new phone books are here. I'm somebody!"
Some of these are easy, some are obscure. Let's see how many you can get. You can leave your answers in my comments too. I'm going to tag these folks, though the rules state you only need to tag 3:
There's a
Chocolate Cake
Bonus Points: if you know to what my title is referring.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Never Find Out
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Apple Pickin'
Charlie looks just thrilled up above, huh? It's funny b/c I just cut his hair a few days after this trip and he looks so different now, looking back at this.
Apple pie, anyone?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Yeah, I'd like to know too!
October surprise! Another h/t to Totus Tuus.
Obama and 'Friends' - Part 1
I pray that those who are for Obama view this with an open mind. Please.
There are 6 parts to this program. You can go to YouTube to view the remaining 5 parts.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Our Nation's Death Wish
Father Corapi says it all and says it with such urgency. This country can be great again, but we really need to wake up!!
They say this about every election, but really: this is the most important election!
Hat tip: Totus Tuus
Friday, October 10, 2008
Nicely Said!
I Had No Idea!
Your result for The Commonly Confused Words Test...
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Stupid Martha
I read the reviews from the first few posters on the recipe site. Most of them loved it. A few said their ribs were bland. Oh, come on. They must be picky. I went with the majority. However, I did add some Liquid Smoke to give it a more barbeque-y taste. I couldn't see tomato soup doing a whole lot for ribs. Go figure.
Do all you can to protect the sanctity of marriage!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Little Flowers Craft
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Anniversary Blessings
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
And read this letter that the Bishop of Scranton wrote for Respect Life Sunday. Our pastor wasted no time in making copies for our bulletin and reading it and expounding on the bishop's words this Sunday. I love our faithful and vigilant priests!
Our Lady of the Americas... Pray for us and our country!
Sixth, Sixth on the Seventh
...and yes, I remember taking this. It was a Sunday and my parents and sister were over. Paul was changing the spot lights above our fireplace which requires getting the huge ladder out. Joseph took no time in climbing all the way to the top! He was so little. I can't believe it. This was taken around November '06 - he was just about Charlie's age here.
Now I'm going to tag these 6 [ahem... I mean, 7]:
Have Fun!! Thanks again, Sara - this was a fun one! Oops! Guess I can't count - either that, or I just got carried away ;)


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Man accused of driving car had racist rally sign
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - The man accused of ramming a car into a crowd of protesters in Charlottesville was photographed that morning holding a shield with the emblem of a white supremacist group.
Vanguard America denies that James Alex Fields Jr. is a member of its group and says it handed out shields to anyone in attendance who wanted them. The Anti-Defamation League says Vanguard America believes the U.S. is an exclusively white nation, and uses propaganda to recruit young white men online and on college campuses. Vanguard America confirmed via Twitter account that members were in Charlottesville on Saturday morning, part of what's believed to be the largest group of white nationalists to come together in a decade, to rally against plans to remove a Confederate statue. Hundreds of others came to protest against the racism.
In the photo, taken by the New York Daily News , Fields stands with a handful of men, all dressed similarly in the usual Vanguard America uniform of khakis and white polo shirts. The men hold white shields with a black-and-white logo of two axes. The Confederate statue of Robert E. Lee is in the background. The Daily News says the photo was taken about 10:30 a.m. Charlottesville officials say the car crashed into the crowd, killing one, at 1:42 p.m.


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What I had forgotten was the emotional toll that the pregnancies can take. Not the crying-over-a-Hallmark-commercial emotions or mood swings. It's the worry. The anxiety. I had forgotten how my mind can take me to dark places, wondering about what could go wrong. We have always chosen to forego genetic testing and the high risk ultrasounds as the results won't change the fact that we'll raise and love our child, no matter the outcome. But I do think about how a genetic disorder or physical disability or any number of difficulties would affect our life, our family. Sometimes I even worry that I'm feeling too good or things are too easy or we have gotten too lucky with the amazing girls we have that it's time for the other shoe to drop. I know that's not the way God works, but I can't stop my mind from going there.
So as much as I enjoy the physical aspects of pregnancy, part of me just can't wait for our baby to get here so that I can make sure he/she is healthy. So that I can hold my baby in my arms, hear their cry, and count their fingers and toes. I know that there are no guarantees in life. I know there is no guarantee of a healthy infant just as there is no guarantee that we can avoid childhood illnesses or freak accidents or being in the wrong place at the wrong time. And so I have to keep praying and trusting in God's love and protection. In God's plan. In his promise to be with us through whatever life might bring our way. I'm definitely a work in progress with letting go of my worry, my anxiety, my need for control. And I'm still looking forward to holding my baby in my arms so I can release this emotional toll that pregnancy brings.


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Large Marge Sent Us
Reliving the flicks from your childhood one Fred Savage movie at a time....
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Episode 1: Hold on To Your Butts.......It's Jurassic Park!!!!!
Released in way back when 1993, Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park is an integral part of the Sweety Movie Canon. We were 10 and 6 years old when our parents dragged us to this whopper of a good time movie and we proceeded to poop our pants and cry out of sheer terror. 23 years later it's one of our favorite films and the one we thought most appropriate for our inaugural episode.
So..... ARE YOU READY FOR THIS (JOCK JAM VOICE)????
Well are you?
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Saxo Bank Headquarters
3XN Architects
Saxo Bank is a young internet bank based in Copenhagen.
Interior, Lobby-- From the exterior, I would have never guessed that the interior looked like this. 3XN Architects were able to combine stark rectilinear forms with an an insane spiral staircase without making it look forced...amazing.
Notice how the facade is leaning inward. It almost looks as if the many levels are wrapping and peeling away from the facade momentarily before continuing their curve.


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Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Moist Raisin Bran Muffins
I have always had a fondness for a good, moist bran muffin. As a child I felt like I had to hide this hankerin' from other kids because ... what kid loves bran?!?! My Nana loved bran ... but she was old and was supposed to, right?? ;)
Well, I still love bran muffins (and I'm now no longer embarassed to say so!). There's something about a muffin that can still taste good even without any spices added. I do have some stipulations though. I do not like recipes that use Bran cereal as the base. They seem heavy and using wheat bran is just as easy ... and cheaper than using an expensive cereal. I just keep it in a large Ziploc in my freezer and use it as needed.
I also love to add some fruit, dried cranberries or raisins (aka 'nature's candy') for some extra flair. One of my favourite muffins at our local coffee shop is their Blueberry Cranberry Bran. Mmmmm. Maybe next time I'll tweak this recipe to make those!
So, I went on a search for a good, moist bran muffin ... and I found it! I just ate one (ok, maybe two) of my test batch and they are g-o-o-d! One of the reasons Cub doesn't like eating bran muffins with raisins is because sometimes the raisins are too hard or chewy. It's hard pushing 'nature's candy' when they taste and look like petrified brown things. This recipe combats that issue by simmering the raisins in a liquid mixture of brown sugar, lemon juice and water.
Raisin Mixture Ingredients
1 to 1 1/2 cups raisins (I used 1 cup)
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup hot water
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice (fresh is best)
3 tbsp butter or margarine
Batter Ingredients
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 cup natural wheat bran
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Preheat oven to 375F.
In a medium saucepan, combine raisin mixture ingredients. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow time for it to cool down a bit.
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, egg and salt. Add the slightly cooled raisin mixture then stir in bran.
In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Add it to the bran mixture but do not stir. Pour buttermilk over flour mixture and gently fold into the bran mixture until combined. Do not overmix!!!
Pour batter into paper lined muffin tins. Bake for 20 minutes.
Makes approximately 18-21 medium-sized muffins.
Posted by Laurie@The Baking Bookworm at 13:59
Labels: cranberry, Muffins and Quick Breads
2 comments:
- mvandooren said...
How long do they bake for?
- Friday, March 05, 2010 12:53:00 pm
- Laurie said...
Sorry! :s Must have forgotten to add the baking time. I've since corrected it (it's 20 minutes). Thanks for the heads up! :)
- Friday, March 05, 2010 6:25:00 pm
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Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Dorothy Sayers
I am grateful for the miracles happening today in my life. (Perry Tilleraas, The Color of Light, 18 April)
I thank you for bringing the perfect solution, in the perfect way, at the perfect time, for the best of all involved. (Iyanla Vanzant, Tapping the Power Within, p. 32)
How marvelous our bodies! May we care for them today with all the reverence and honor we might extend toward any great gift that defies explanation. (Margaret Anne Huffmand & Gary Wilde)
O Lord, teach me to escape from the busyness of life to find a quiet place in which I can converse with You. (Minute Meditations from the Popes, 6 June)
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Grant, O Holy Spirit, that I may be hopeful when it would be so easy to be hopeless. (Three Minutes a Day, Vol. 9, 31 May)
I do not find it easy to forgive and forget. Help me, O Lord.
God, make me worthy of my friends. (Frank Dempster Sherman)
Tomorrow will become today soon enough.
By the grace of God.
Monday, June 28, 2004
Lord, loosen me up, activate my funny bone.
I am open to receiving help from powers I don't understand and forces I can't see. (Perry Tilleraas, The Color of Light, 29 May)
Be with me through the rest of my days, in good times and bad, so that I am never alone. (Wisdom from the Bible, 29 May)
Give me grace this day to put my trust in Thee. (John Baillie, A Diary of Private Prayer, 29th day)
Thursday, June 24, 2004
I give thanks to the Lord for what I have and who I am. Quiet Times for Parents, H. Norman Wright, 13 April
Stay with me, Lord Jesus.
Lord, I am thanking you for little things.
Thank You for the house in which I live.
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Make me brave to face all the changes in my life. (John Baillie, 12 day)
Lord, until I am with You, on Your mountain, remind me, that my opinion is formed from my vantage point.
Teach us to pray that we may cause the enemy to flee. (Watchman Nee)
Make known to me the path that I must walk.
Hear our humble prayer, O God. (Albert Schweitzer, 1875-1965)
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Shower Your love upon my family, O Lord.
Defeat the enemy within me, Lord. Food for Thougth, 8 April
Fill me with brotherly love.
Open my heart to the needs of all men.
Make me intent on doing Your will.
Purify my heart of every evil desire.
Take away my greed, O Lord.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Benjamin Franklin
Lord, keep me aware that, you know what I need, and that I don't always need what I want. Richard E. Henthorn
Disturb us when we go astray.
Hear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Psalm 86:1
Lord, help me to do the best I can, according to the insight given to me, and to leave the results to You. Food for Thought, 16 April
Dear God, come with[in] me to clean out the cluttered temple of my life and make it a quiet house of worship and prayer. Scott Walker, Daily Guideposts, 13 April 1992
Lord, grant me peace.
Sunday, June 20, 2004
All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.
I pray that my Higher Power will help me guard against deceiving myself. One Day at a Time in Al-Anon, 14 April
Help me to see the real temptations which confront me.
Grant me the wisdom to accept the helpful criticism of others. Wisdom from the Bible, 8 April
Help me avoid lies.
Friday, June 18, 2004
We thank Thee for our friends and neighbors, and ask a blessing on them.
Give me courage to change my mind, when it is needed. John Baillie, 14 April
Lord, take from my thoughts all ill will, grudges, hates, jealousies. Norman Vincent Peale, 14 April
By Thy grace, protect me from gluttony. Food for Thought, 14 April
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Teach me to do Your will.
I pray not to fail in my responsibilities.
Lord, thank You that I am significant to You. Joni Tada, 14 April
I will praise the Lord all my days.
Come to my aid in this time of trouble.
Lord, replace the whine in my life with wine. Adapted from Oswald Chambers, 14 April
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Mother Teresa
O Lord, increase my faith.
Father, let me be open to the wonder and mysteries that You send as gifts of answered prayer. Daily Guideposts, 25 Mar 1992
I need Thy presence every passing hour. Henry Francis Lyte (1847)
Lord, give me strength to persevere. Food for Thought, 19 April
Inspire all my thoughts. John Baillie, 21st day
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
I'll endeavor to write my life story in the center of the page, not in the margins.
"The Promise of a New Day," 15 June
Guide me to the real work of the day.
He who prays as he ought, will endeavor to live as he prays. John Owen
Cleanse me of that which destroys my peace of mind. Norman Vincent Peale, 23 April
Enable me to enjoy the simple things that are so easy to take for granted.
Help me to receive criticism with grace, and to work always to improve myself. Wisdom from the Bible, 22 April
Monday, June 14, 2004
Consider every action a prayer.
Joan Borysenko, Pocketful of Miracles, 27 April
Lord, I'm stumped. Please tell me what to do. Norman Vincent Peale
Deliver me from all fretfulness. John Baillie, 27th day
May I do simple things greatly.
Give us this day a sound mind in a sound body.
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Thank you, God, for helping me do this chore.
May I not waste time and energy judging others.
Our goal is progress, not perfection, since none of us will ever be perfected. Food for Thought, 28 April
Tnank you, Lord, for coming to my aid when I make a mess of things. Larry W. Wilson, Daily Fellowship with God, April 30th
Let me remember that life is an incredible gift. Joan Borysenko, Pocketful of Miracles, 28 April
Saturday, June 12, 2004
May I learn to cooperate with Your will.
Show me the way, O Lord.
What do I need to pay attention to right now? Joan Borysenko, 27 March
Lead me to expect the best of others and myself, today.
Lord, guide me, "Keep me on purpose." Iyanla Vanzant
Teach me Your ways, Lord Jesus.
Friday, June 11, 2004
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Let me be always alert to every possibility You set before me. Dorothy Minchin-Comm, Glimpses of God, 28 March
Lord, get me out of this!
Lord Jesus, may I use this time of prepartion wisely. Eleanor Sass, Daily Guideposts, 27 Mar 1991
Keep us safe the whole day through.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
How Do You Spend Your Time?
Lord, thank You for those who have prayed for us over the years. Mary Ruth Howes, Daily Guideposts, 7 Jul 1996
Savior, guide my decision making.
Gracious God, make me aware of Your power surrounding me constantly, even in my darkest hour. Upper Room, 6 Sep 1999
Lord, show me what I can do today to bring about the answer to a prayer. Rick Hamlin, Daily Guideposts, 30 Mar 1992
Lord, help me to walk and talk softly so I don't disturb people. Iyanla Vanzant, Faith in the Valley, p. 198
Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior accept our worship as our gift of love. Moravian Daily Texts, 30 Mar 2001
Wednesday, June 9, 2004
With Your help, Lord, I'll choose the way I react today. Marilyn Helleberg, Daily Guideposts, 25 Aug 1989
Dear Lord, help us to throw off the weights from our past that we have carried all our lives, and to forgive ourselves and others. Fay Angus, Daily Guideposts, 5 Jul 1996
Father, grant me the wisdom to know when the time is right for hard decisions. Arthur Gordon, Daily Guideposts, 8 Jul 2002
Dear Lord, help me to accept what I cannot change in my life. Brenda Wilbee, Daily Guideposts, 5 Jul 2002
Lord, help me to remember in thought and prayer those whom You have brought into my life. Bill Irwin, Daily Guideposts, 8 Jul 1995
Holy Spirit, may I be an inspiration, however humble, to those who come after me. Three Minutes A Day, Vol. 28, 8 July
Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Grant us a holy rest, and peace at the last, Lord. Arthur Gordon, Daily Guideposts, 6 Jul 1989
May I have a young-at-heart-and-mind attitude, Lord God. Three Minutes a Day, Vol. 28, 19 August
Help me to enjoy life's journey, Lord, don't let me wander from Your road. Three Minutes a Day, Vol. 36, 9 July
Father in heaven, the numbering of my days is in Your hands. Help me to enrich the quality of those days. Marilyn Morgan Helleberg, Daily Guideposts, 17 Sep 1998
Lord, empty my mind of all disturbances so that I can reflect on You. Rick Hamlin, Daily Guideposts, 12 Jul 1996
Help me to choose my words carefully, Lord, to heal instead of hurt. Fay Angus, Daily Guideposts, 9 Jul 1997
Monday, June 7, 2004
Soften my heart and the words of my mouth, dear God. Wisdom from the Bible, 8 July
Let me be a peacemaker, rather than an agitator. Wisdom from the Bible, 8 July
Let my words spread comfort and calm, and make my actions a testimony to Your great love. Wisdom from the Bible, 8 July
Keep my ego small and my heart large. Joni Tada, 7 July
Strengthen me to keep my promises, God, to take them seriously and to make the necessary sacrifices to fulfil each one. Joni Tada, 3 July
Lord, help me to fill my mind and heart with words and songs of praise. Mary Ruth Howes, Daily Guideposts, 23 Jun 1997
Sunday, June 6, 2004
For Thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon my quilt, for it is great. Psalm 25:11
Lord, as a new day dawns send the radiance of Your light to shine in my heart. Make me true to Your teaching; keep me free from error and sin.
Keep me from emotional decisions, Father. Enable me to interlace my feelings with knowledge and insight. Joni Tada, 25 June
Remind me that in Thy will is my peace. Disciplines The Upper Room, 10 Jul 1984
I will praise my God all the days of my life.
Increase in me, Lord, the faith You have given me!
Saturday, June 5, 2004
The Lord is My Pacesetter
The Lord is my Pacesetter, I shall not rush;
He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals.
He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity;
He leads me in the ways of efficiency through calmness of mind,
And His guidance is peace.
Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day,
I will not fret, for His presence is here.
His timelessness, His all-importance, will keep me in balance.
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity,
By anointing my mind with His oils of tranquility.
My cup of joyous energy overflows.
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruits of my hours,
For I shall walk in the pace of my Lord, and dwell in His House forever.
(H. Norman Wright - Quiet Times for Parents, 5 June)
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Father, help me to live more wisely, making the most of my time instead of squandering passing days on misplaced fear, [or interests]. Brenda Wilbee, Daily Guideposts, 24 Jul 1997
Lord, help me to use my time to enrich the lives of those around me. Billy Newman, Daily Guideposts, 31 Jul 2002
Heavenly Father, give me courage to do what I know I ought to do and to believe that I never walk alone. Upper Room Disciplines, 28 Jul 1999
Anger rises within my heart, Lord, help me to control it and channel it in constructive ways. Wisdom from the Bible, 29 June
Renew my courage and reveal to me the promises of hope where now I see only despair. Upper Room Disciplines, 27 Jul 1984
Friday, June 4, 2004
Words of Thomas Aquinas
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19
Do not seek to plunge into the sea of knowledge all at once, but go there by way of the many streams that flow into it, since it is wiser to reach the more difficult things by way of the less difficult. ... I charge you to be slow to speak and slow to frequent places where men talk. Embrace cleanness of conscience. Be constant in prayer. Love to dwell in your inner room if you would penetrate into the inner room of your Beloved. Be courteous to everyone. Do not look too deeply into the deeds of others. Do not be overly familiar with anyone, for too great a familiarity breeds contempt and offers an occasion for being distracted from study. Do not in any way wish to pry into the words and deeds of wordly people. Flee from useless conversations. Do not forget to imitate the ways of the saints and holy people. Do not feel obliged to listen to what everyone says, but commit to memory anything good that you might hear others say. ... By these steps you will bring forth useful branches and fruits in the vineyard of the Lord of Sabaoth while life is in you. If you walk this way, you may obtain all that your desire. (Thomas Aquinas)
Dear God, help me to see what matters most, and to ignore the rest.
Give me strength, Creator, to face the challenges of this day. Three Minutes a Day, Vol. 35, 25 August
Thank You, Lord, for the assurance that whatever happens, You will get me through. Daily Guideposts, August 2003
Loving Father, in spite of the unexpected turns my life may take, help me to receive Your gift of a peaceful heart. Mary Jane Clark, Daily Guideposts, 19 Jul 2001
Jesus, help me when the task of forgiving others becomes to heavy for me.
Father, help me to become more fruitful with age, gentle on myself and all those I meet. Diane Komp, Daily Guideposts, 11 Jul 1994
Dear God, be with the President of the United States this day. Give him Your strength and wisdom. Scott Walker, Daily Guideposts, 17 Feb 1997
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
As David Prayed, So I Pray
Remind me, Lord, that our relationship, like any other, takes work. Please give me the strength to cultivate it. Three Minutes a Day, Vol. 35, 3 August
When I come to You in prayer today, dear God, may it be with simple and honest words, and an open and listening heart. Keith Miller, Daily Guideposts, 24 Feb 1997
Dear God, please give me the gift of patience.
Lord, help me to focus on what's left, not what's gone.
Thank You, Father, for teaching me how to use my tongue - wisely. Marion Bond West, Daily Guideposts, 11 Jul 2002
Renew my courage and reveal to me the promises of hope where now I see only despair. Disciplines, The Upper Room, 27 Jun 1984
Tuesday, June 1, 2004
Give me the wisdom to know what I should do.
God grant me the sense of proportion to judge the difference between an incident and a crisis. One Day at a Time, 19 October
Hear my cries, Lord, and help me in my need.
Lord, I will endeavor to accept my life; it is taking me where I need to go. The Promise, 4 August
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Father, help us to live so that when the time comes, You can welcome us home. Arthur Gordon, Daily Guideposts, 12 Apr 1997


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SELFRIDGES ROBBERS SENTENCED: Six men found guilty of committing a smash-and-grab robbery at Selfridges in London in June 2013 were sentenced Monday to more than 50 years in prison collectively. Watches worth 1.5 million pounds, or $2.5 million, were stolen during the raid, when the gang smashed into the department store on the evening of June 6, 2013. Ritchie Graham, Vincent Bellamy, Kris Monaghan and Ian Rawlings were all convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery at the Selfridges Wonder Room, and were sentenced at Kingston Crown Court to between 10 and 15 years imprisonment.
Monaghan and Rawlings both pleaded guilty to the offenses. Two other members of the gang, Connor Groake and Sam Curtin, had both previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob at Selfridges, and were sentenced to eight years and 13 years imprisonment, respectively. The jury could not reach a decision on the charge of conspiracy to commit robbery at Selfridges in the case of Ramela Gordon, and a retrial will take place Feb. 15.
In addition, Graham was found guilty of conspiracy to rob Robert Gatward Ltd., a jeweler in Windsor, just outside London, and sentenced to 12 years in prison for that robbery, which took place April 12, 2013. That sentence will run concurrently with the Selfridges sentence. Curtin had pleaded guilty to the Windsor robbery and was sentenced to eight years for that offense, also to run concurrently with the Selfridges sentence.


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The BCCM as the national peak body of the co-operative and mutual has a national and regional media presence. As the only organisation uniting the entire, diverse range of member and customer owned businesses, the BCCM represents a range of industries in the economy including:
- Agriculture, banking and finance, education, health, housing, insurance, motoring services, retail, wholesale and purchasing among others.
To view BCCM media releases, please click here. To view BCCM submissions to various governments and stakeholders, please click here.
For media enquiries, please contact Anthony Taylor, on 02 9239 5931 (email@example.com).


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