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With the last name "Wangersky," it's pretty clear some parts of my family are immigrants. It doesn't matter that, on the other side of my family, I can trace my lineage straight back to Tristram Dodge, who fished in Ferryland, N.L., in 1664. It doesn't matter, because he was an immigrant to North America, too.
I am an immigrant — as most comfortable, anti-immigration critics are, actually, if you trace their line far enough back. I went to grade school in a Nova Scotian classroom where a huge number of my classmates had names that started with "Mc" or "Mac" — and guess what? They were all immigrants, too.
But as someone whose paternal grandparents made their way through the difficult and threatening U.S. immigration system at Ellis Island, and whose father was regularly beaten up on his way to grade school simply because of his Slavic heritage and last name, I can't help but feel a little sympathy for those who are trying to navigate the immigration system in this country.
The Liberals took a system that was already broken — one that ended up with annual lineups and efforts to be among those whose relatives arrived in the first-come, first-immigrated annual process to reunite families — and made it ridiculous.
How? By taking the admittedly flawed first-come, first served process and replacing it with a lottery.
Instead of 6-49, you win the chance to apply to bring your parents to Canada.
This month, immigrant families are allowed to submit applications for 10,000 opportunities to sponsor the immigration of parents or grandparents to Canada. Last year, there were 95,000 applications in the lottery. Winning the right to apply doesn't necessarily mean the relative will be accepted; even after winning a spot, potential sponsors have to go through a process to ensure that they are actually fully eligible.
When they changed the system to a lottery last year, the Liberal government argued that they were trying to inject a little fairness into the process — everyone would have the same shot at having their name drawn, meaning there would be no benefit to hiring immigration lawyers to try and move up the queue, or have the benefit of being in larger centres with more supports for stickhandling through the process.
The system certainly needed improvement, but this is not the way.
Making Canadian immigration a carnival win cheapens the process — and, not only that, doesn't necessarily grant entry to the relatives who are best suited and best able to find their feet here and move the country forward. Nor does it bring the ones who most need to be reunited with their families.
Certainly, Canadian citizenship is a prize. But it's not a prize that should be awarded on the basis of either luck or your ability to game the system. We need more people to bolster our population, and people want to have their families reunited. The best and fairest system is not simply drawing names at random: consider the applications as they come in, and decide based on the combined strengths of the applications and the applicants, not just luck.
Would you pick members of Parliament or new employees out of a hat?
Of course not. It's time for more common sense.
(Oh, and for those who will undoubtedly reply to this column with the now-hackneyed, bigoted and regular "We don't need immigrants…" and "Canada doesn't need more foreigners," here's a little challenge. There are any number of companies, Ancestry.ca and 23andme.com among them, that will let you have your spit tested and your DNA analyzed. Take the test and send me your 100 per cent North American results before you even start to tell me how awful immigrants are, or I'll just consider you yet another immigration hypocrite.)
Russell Wangersky's column appears in 35 SaltWire newspapers and websites in Atlantic Canada. He can be reached at email@example.com — Twitter: @wangersky.


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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Let's talk turkey (and football)
All of my life (as far back as I can remember), I have enjoyed Thanksgiving in someone else's home (mainly my aunt and uncle's, who put out a great spread but live about 3 hours away and my neck and back can't take the long car trip at this point) or else at some hotel somewhere (typically someplace warmer and/or more exotic than here, often involving chocolate). But I am quite looking forward to making the traditional Thanksgiving meal, in my own kitchen, with the spouse and the kid; eating it right here; and then watching the Jets tackle the Bengals.
Anyway, for those who are interested, here is what we are making for our first Thanksgiving:
Brined and roasted turkey (courtesy of Emeril Lagasse)
Simple and amazing cranberry sauce
Mushroom stuffing (courtesy of Rachael Ray)
Brussel sprouts
And for dessert:
Mark Sanchez. Oops. I meant Paula Deen's pumpkin cheesecake. ;-)
(Can you tell we watch a LOT of Food Network, can you?)
Speaking of Mark Sanchez -- and the New York Jets -- could you guys please win a football game by the start of the fourth quarter and spare us fans having to make appointments to get fitted for a pacemaker? You boys are killing me. Though considering the amount of turkey I plan on consuming tomorrow, I may not be able to stay awake into the fourth quarter of tomorrow night's Jets vs. Cincinnati Bengals matchup at home (in New Jersey) at New Meadowlands Stadium.
In the meantime, I wish everyone reading this blog post a very happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful -- and will be giving thanks -- for each one of you.
Also, GO JETS!!!
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My pacemaker is being fitted this afternoon-after all, the Jets play to the level of their foes! Ugh!!!
And, I am having Mark Sanchez for dessert! Cat Fight (it is a cat blog-yes?)
I am all about the gravy!
- November 24, 2010 at 12:21 PM
- November 24, 2010 at 12:42 PM
- Dave S. said...
No rutabagas?!
- November 24, 2010 at 1:27 PM
- The Daily Del Franco said...
I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving, more like Thanksgiving traditions, which in my family, involve eating lasagna and antipasta before the turkey and watching the Cowboys (usually) dismantle an opponent.
In fact, it wasn't until recently, that I learned that not everyone ate this way.
Someone cue up "Alice's Restaurant" and for the record I'll be having Scarlett Johansen for dessert.
- November 24, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- EMM said...
Sounds yummy. I'm wating for my last batch of spuds to finish cooking. I'm mashing 15 lbs for tomorrow's fete. Am excited for the rutabagas too! Also ready to go are the vegetarian dressing and a sun-dried tomato pesto dip.
- November 24, 2010 at 1:36 PM
It's all side dishes
Bird is inconsequential
Let's save the turkeys!
- November 24, 2010 at 5:01 PM
- Charlene said...
Except for the one yeart when I cooked, in all the 22 years I was married we never had Thanksgiving at home. We went to my Mom's for lunch and his parents for Supper, then a long trip back home.
I always told him we should have our own traditons for the holidays, but we never did.
- November 24, 2010 at 9:17 PM
- HasTheVoice.com said...
Happy Thanksgiving to you too J!
Be thankful the Buffalo Bills beat the Bengals last weekend to deflate any remaining hope they had this season. The Bills always seem to have Cincinnati's number! Should be an easy win for the Jets tomorrow...
We'll see you and the Jets on January 2nd. Hopefully that game will mean something still.
Ralph Hass
- November 24, 2010 at 9:22 PM
- J. said...
@Anonymouses: Only one team will emerge victorious. (And I'm really hoping it will be the Jets.)
@Dave S.: No rutabagas. Just brussel sprouts.
@The Daily Del Franco: Nothing wrong with a little lasagna and antipasta.
@EMM: Nice to see your comment. Fifteen pounds?! Yikes.
@Larissa: The world could do with a few less turkeys. Oh wait, were you talking about the bird?
@Charlene: Traditions are good -- and good to have/start some of your own.
@HasTheVoice.com: Always great to hear from you, Ralph. Hope you're right about the Bills knocking the stuffing out of the Bengals, but I am braced for another nail-biter. Right now, we're rooting for the Lions. ;-)
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DAVIS, Calif. - After taking a two-games-to-none lead, the UC Santa Barbara women's volleyball team saw UC Davis rally to win three in a row to stun the Gauchos on Saturday night.
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Then ask a bike shop professional to choose some bikes to test-ride based on individual height, weight and body type. Preferences can range from an upright town bike with a wide, cushioned seat to traditional lean-over-the-handlebars models.
Also, consider bike weight and size and where it will be stored or parked both at home and at work. Folding bikes are popular in big cities, especially if the commute involves a bus or a train, but often comfort is sacrificed. Aluminum and carbon fiber bikes are lighter than steel, while titanium is supposed to be even lighter and have anti-corrosive properties.
Share the road
Bike safety tips from AAA:
— Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. For example, cyclists must yield to pedestrians, stop for stop signs, signal turns and travel with the flow of traffic.
— In the eyes of the law, if you are riding a bicycle on the road, you are considered a vehicle on the road.
— When you dismount and walk alongside your bicycle, you are considered a pedestrian and have the same rights as a pedestrian.
Bike safety tips for drivers, from pedbikeinfo.org:
— Scan the road and the sides of the road ahead for potential pedestrians or bicyclists.
— Before making a turn, look in all directions for pedestrians crossing or bicyclists coming up the road.
— Look carefully behind your vehicle for approaching pedestrians, especially small children, before backing up.
— Do not block or park in crosswalks.
— Allow time for bicyclists to traverse intersections.
— Treat bicyclists like slow-moving cars: do not tailgate them, and wait until traffic conditions allow you to pass safely.
— Slow down when passing bicyclists and give them three feet of space when passing.
— Check over your shoulder after passing a bicyclist before moving back into the lane.
— Don't blast your horn in proximity to bicyclists.
— Children and novice riders can be unpredictable; expect the unexpected.


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A Trend Towards Dehumanization
January 13, 2014 Leave a comment
On January 9th, a chemical leak from Freedom Industries* contaminated the water of nine counties in West Virginia, depicted above in red. School closed in some places. Residents cleared out packaged water from stores. A state of emergency went into effect. The Kanahwa-Charleston Health Department ordered any business with a health permit to close immediately (1,500 businesses in the two counties affected by this ruling shut their doors). All this was triggered because the Department of Environmental Protection noticed an issue with air quality near the Elk River.
Only a handful of people were injured by the chemical contamination. The culprit, a "sudsing agent" used in the coal mining process, 4-methylcyclohexane methanol, does not typically kill people, although it is a severe irritant and should not be ingested.
Today, the 13th of January, West Virginia American Water* announced that water has begun to flow again in West Virginia, starting in the capital city of Charleston. West Virginia has an unlucky history with chemicals and water safety. Films like Gasland made mega-hay out of tap water spouts that caught on fire. There's this video from 2010 of a CNN Story about a WV family who strike a flame on a water bottle full of their tap water.
In November of 2010, Rolling Stone published an article about a lot of the back dealings in the coal industry that have made resident's health not even a tertiary concern when dealing with profits. After the article was published, and due to numerous other scandalous accusations made of Massey Energy, then-CEO Don Blankenship's retirement was announced by the board at Massey. Yes, that grammar is deliberately awkward. Blankenship was retired by his company, he did not retire himself.
Getting back to Gasland: it made clear the accusation that hydraulic fracturing for natural gas has just as bad of a track record at keeping water safe to drink. Many residents in the film were forced to switch to complicated filtration systems or were receiving a regular supply of clean water from local mining outfits. Despite these similar problems, natural gas is still much cheaper than coal and has put the fiscal hurt on its competitor in the fossil fuel industry.
Approaching this from another angle, books like Eating Animals dealt with another aspect of business that takes advantage of the health of West Virginia's citizens. Reports like these and others cited at the time by author Jonathan Franzen explained the damage that large scale slaughterhouses and feed lots have on the environment. Specifically, fatalities from the practice of spraying fields with the abundance of manure from feed lots or from making cesspools of pig shit. These deaths occurred because people were overcome by the toxic air surrounding the cesspools, or from falling into the cesspool (because of the smell and high SO2 and H2S content of the air). At other times, the runoff from storms or overflow of cesspools into rivers contaminates large swaths of water, affecting hundreds of thousands of families. This runoff issue has drawn concern from some doctors – and take this with a grain of salt – for the increased incidence of asthma, autism, allergies, and other respiratory or developmental issues in commonly affected regions.
The trend to take away from this, and I am going to leave this very simple: what's wrong with West Virginia and the numerous other states that take part in the mining of coal and natural gas? And why do the profits from one industry outweigh simple Western Society stuff like drinkable water?
I don't have the answer, but I hope someone does because I can't imagine these people would stand for it that much longer.


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The L-shaped Piazza della Signoria may very well be the world's most beautiful city square. It is surrounded by several important buildings, including Palazzo degli Uffizi, the oldest art museum in the world, and Palazzo Vecchio, the former palace of the Medicis. This immensely wealthy banking family left a huge mark on the city-state of Florence during the three centuries that the family reigned. A replica of Michelangelo's David stands just outside the door.
Palazzo Vecchio is also flanked by the colossal 16th century Fountain of Neptune by Ammanati and the equally enormous replicas of Donatello's bronze Judith & Holofernes and Bandinelli's marble Hercules & Cacus. The benches in the 14th-century Loggia dei Lanzi are a favourite resting spot for tourists, with statues of Perseus, The Rape of Polyxena and The Rape of the Sabines. It's a genuine open-air museum.
The most beautiful man in the world is 500 years old, 5 metres tall, weighs 5,500 kilos and had black dirt under his fingernails. David was filthy. So, for his 500th birthday, he received the wonderful gift of an extensive scrub treatment. The statue carved by Michelangelo out of an immense block of marble in the early 16th century was last cleaned in 1843, using a couple of buckets of hydrochloric acid. This did not only remove the dirt and grime, but also the top layer Michelangelo used to protect David. The washing was counterproductive, as grime was able to penetrate into the marble pores afterwards. David became blacker and blacker while standing on his pedestal on Piazza della Signoria.
In 1873, the Galleria dell'Accademia was built especially for David. The original statue was moved indoors and a replica was placed on the pedestal on Piazza della Signoria. This was a good thing because he had suffered enough. In 1512, 8 years after David was placed on his pedestal in front of Palazzo Vecchio, lightning struck his curly head and, in 1527, he broke his left arm during an uprising and his right middle finger in the early 19th century. Finally, a disturbed man used a sledgehammer to crush the left big toe of the replica in 1991.
But it could've been worse: vandals broke off the penis of a copy of the famous statue in the American town of Willow Glen. The real David in Florence still has his, but it has a curious size: 16 centimetres is not much for a man 5 metres in height.
The most famous and most recognisable square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria, has been a prominent location in many films. In A Room with a View, based on the book by E.M. Forster, a romantic holiday is abruptly shortened by a stabbing at the Neptune Fountain and, in Hannibal, the sequel to The Silence of the Lambs, serial killer Hannibal Lecter hides out in Florence. He pushes the corrupt detective Pazzi off the balcony of Palazzo Vecchio with a rope around his neck right in front of a crowd of tourists.


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Location of Cemetery
Last Up Dated: April 7, 2011
The Little Rushton Cemetery is located at 1576 Kolbec Road RR#1, Kolbec, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The GPS location is 45N 46.237 / 063W 48.509 it's 2 miles north of Oxford, Nova Scotia. Take the Trans Canada Highway RT 2, from Amherst, Nova Scotia and get off at exit number 6. Turn left on to Main Street, Oxford, NS. Stay on this road 5 miles it will turn into Kolbec Road. The cemetery will be on your right side of the road next to a white cottage. To see photos of persons and graves click on "Who's Buried Here - Photos" to your left. To see a list of names and other information of people buried here see below "Who's Buried Here".
History of the Cemetery
This small family cemetery dates back to about 1830. The land records date back to about 1811. The land of 400 acres was granted to Jacob Benjimen of Horton, Kings County, Nova Scotia by the Crown (King George the III) in 1811. It appears that Mr. Benjimen recieved 100 more acres that ajoined his property prevously granted to Thomas McKim. There are no records proving that Mr. Benjimen ever lived or cultivated the land. He sold the 400 plus the 100 acres of land to William Pipes III of Napan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, on October 3, 1816 for 5 pounds Nova Scotia money. William (my great, great, great grandfather) was a well to do farmer, lumber mill owner, teacher and a merchant . He was the son of English parents by the names of William Pipes Jr., and Elizabeth Oldfield. He also pruchassed land a couple of lots over earlier in 1815.
After William Pipes III died c1830 he left his land (no last will and testament has been found) to his widowed wife, Elizabeth Jane Pipes nee Rushton possible the daughter of Peter and Hannah Rushton. He also left two very small children fatherless. They were Elizabeth "Liby" and Jane. The Widowed Pipes saved the land for her daughters when they came of age and married. Jane Pipes married an English seamen by the name of William Pearson c1850. Liby Pipes married William Hunter Rushton in 1852.
On June 1, 1862 the family sold a portion of their land, 55 acres toVolentine Wood of Oxford, Nova Scotia for the sum of 21 pounds and 15 shillings. This was also where the cemetery was located and where the family was living at the time. Why it was sold and why they remained on the land is not known and no other records give any data telling us why. But oddly enough when Volentine Wood died in the 1880's he willed his estate to his sons, Rufus Wood and John W. Wood. On September 4, 1906 Rusus Wood returned the 55 acres plus 5 more acres to the family (Elizabeth "Liby" Rushton nee Pipes) for no recorded price. Liby signed the property over to her son Timothy Weatherbee Rushton that same year. When Timothy died in 1928 he willed his property to his wife Nancy Jane Rushton nee Rushton. When Nancy died in 1952 she left no last will and testament and the land was put up for auction by the county in 1961. John W. Henley purchassed the 60 acres and sold portions of the land. One of these portions was the land in witch the cemetery is located on. G. Marsh Fox and Gerald L. Bird purchassed it on December 18, 1967. They didn't know at the time that there was a cemetery on the property. After some 30 years Scott C. Miller purchassed the one acre and a quarter lot of land on November 13, 1997. He had made a visit to Nova Scotia from Las Vegas, Nevada and saw the poor condition of the cemetery that many of his family were buried in. So he purchassed the property and began restoration of The Little Rushton Cemetery. The cemetery size is about 6000 square feet more or less.
Who is Buried Here - Index of Names
William Hunter Rushton
Occupation: Lumbermen / Farmer
b. March 13, 1817 d. 1894 77 yrs.
Son of Daniel James Rushton and Maregaret Letitia Hunter.
Husband of Elizabeth "Liby" H. Pipes.
(Family Headstone)
Elizabeth "Liby" H. Pipes
b. October 23, 1824 d. December 22, 1916 92 yrs.
Buried: December 24, 1916
Daughter of William Pipes III and Elizabeth Jane Rushton.
Wife of William Hunter Rushton.
Timothy Weatherbee Rushton
Occupation: Lumbermen
b. March 28, 1853 d. September 1, 1928 76 yrs.
Buried on September 3, 1928
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Son of William Hunter Rushton and Elizabeth "Liby" H. Pipes.
Husband of Nancy Jane Rushton.
(Family Headstone) Please note that on Tim's headstone it says he died in 1929. This year is incorrect.
The Oxford Journal, Oxford, Nova Scotia September 13, 1928
There died at his home in Kolbec, Saturday, September 1, 1928. Mr. Timothy Rushton at age 75 years. Rev. Ernest J. Myatt, The Pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, conducted the burial service on Monday, September 3rd, after a few remarks about the life of the deceased and his preparation and even desire to go. Mr. Myatt spoke for a time from James 4:14 "For What Is Your Life?" After speaking of seriouaness, the fraitliy, the brevity, and the uncertainly of life he concluded his remarks with an exbortation for all persons to prepare for the coming change. The hymns were, "The Sympathing Jesus", and "We Shall Gather At The River". Mr. Rushton is mourned by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Daniel (Margaret) Rushton. The remains were buried in a private cemetery near his home. There were many floral wreaths and bouquest, which spoke of the esteeme with which the deceased was held.
Nancy Jane Rushton
b. January 24, 1867 d. May 10, 1952 85 yrs.
Buried on May 12, 1952
Daughter of Charles Wesley Rushton and Clarissa Rushton.
Husband of Timothy Weatherbee Rushton.
(Family Headstone)
The Oxford Journal, Oxford, Nova Scotia, May of 1952
Mrs. Nancy Rushton, widow of the late Timothy Rushton of Kolbec, passed away May 10th at 3:00 A.M. at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ross, Upper Foundry Street after a lingering illness which she bore with Christian fortitude. She was tendley and lovingly cared for by Mr. & Mrs. Ross.
The funeral was held Monday, May 12th at 2:00 P.M. at the Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Mr. Burgess was in charge of the service. The hymns sung were all favorites of "Aunt Nancy's", "The Last Mile Away" and "The Sweet By and By" and Mr. Burgess read "The Land Where We Never Grow Old". A duet, "My Home Sweet Home" was rendered as a token of their love for "Aunt Nancy", by Juanita MacPherson and Mrs. Norman Dobson. Rev. Mr. Burgess spoke words of comfort to the mourners and friends from 1 cor 5.3 "Absent from the Body, present with the Lord". Telling of the assurance Aunt Nancy had a home prepared for her by Jesus her saviour who she loved. Closing his message with question to all present "Are You Ready?".
The burial was at the Kolbec Cemetery, Mr. Frank Black was the Funeral Director. She is survived by a nuber of nices, including Miss Violet Simpson, who has made her home with Aunt Nancy since childhood. The pall beares were, Noble Dobson, Ralph Nichols, Angus Rushton, Hance Rushton, Stanley Rushton, and Albert Rushton.
The floral offering were as follows:
Pillows - Lizzie, Ernest and Harry Ross; Norman and Margaret Dobson; Marie MacPherson and family.
Sprays - The Penticostal Asembly of Oxford; The Church of the Nazarene; Mr. & Mrs. John Henley and family; Harold, Dorothy and family; Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Tait; Mr. & Mrs. B. Fitzsimmons; Mr. & Mrs. Dewy Miller and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nichols and family; Mr. & Mrs. Lurie Henley.
Cut Flowers - Noble, Della and family; Aubrey and Dorothy, Sherman and Dasey.
Baskets - The MacMaster family; Mrs. John King; Edna and Geta; Mr. & Mrs. Eligah Miller; Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Rushton; Mr.& Mrs. George Rushton; Mr. & Mrs. James Hudson and family; Janet and Albert.
"It may be today, or tomorrow
Soon it will surley be
Then past are the tears and sarrow
Then home forever with me"
Margaret Rebecca Rushton
b. October 21 1831 d. March 4, 1873 41 yrs.
Cause of death: Consumption
Daughter of Daniel James Rushton and Margaret Letitia Hunter.
Wife of Henry Britton Rushton.
(Headstone) Please note her headstone has her death year as 1878 and her age at 42 yrs. This is incorrect.
Mary Ann Rushton
b. June 23, 1835 d. March 8, 1899 63 yrs.
Daughter of Danile James Rushton and Margaret Letitia Hunter.
Wife of unknown Rushton and her second husband was Henry Britton Rushton.
(Headstone) Please note that Mary Ann might have been 10 years older then what records show. On the headstone it says she was 74 years old. She was a widow when she married Henry.
Henry Britton Rushton
Occupation: Farmer / Lay Preacher
b. October 10, 1829 d. April 7, 1916 86 yrs.
Son of John Rushton and Phoebe Webb.
Husband of Margaret Rebecca Rushton, Mary Ann Rushton and Ann (Read) Fuller.
(Aluminum Plate Marker and Grante) New as of August 31, 2006
Truro Daily News, Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia
April 19, 1916 Page 2 Column 3
Mr. Henry B. Rushton, a well known and highly respected citizen, passed away at Oxford Apri1 7. He had been confined to his bed for the past six months and died at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ross, where he received the most tender care.
The deceased at one time preached as Baptist minister but he gave up this sacred profession on account of ill heath.
Mr. Rushton was born in Upper Canada in 1828. He went to United States after laboring there for some time he returned to his native land and married a Miss Margaret Rebecca Rushton. She died leaving, him with a large family, among them an infant of two months. After a number of years he married again, when all the family had grown he was saddened by the death of his second wife, in grown up. He was again made sad the course of time he wedded his third wife, who also died in a short time.
Mr . Rushton has left eight children, Mrs. Rufus Miller, Mrs. Margaret Ross, and Daniel and Harvey Rushton of Oxford; Mrs. Campbell Miller and Mrs. Manford Towers of Amherst; Henry and John Rushton of Londonderry.A beautiful wreath of cut flowers with the word "Grandfather" in purple letters was placed on the casket by the grandchildren.
Rev. P. R. Hayden of Oxford Baptist Church conducted the funeral service. The interment was made in the Kolbec Cemetery.
(Amherst Papers please copy)
Edgar "Peggy Ed" William Rushton
Occupation: Lumbermen
b. April 25, 1895 d. February 14, 1947 51 yrs.
Cause of death: Broken Neck / Thrown from a truck.
Buried on February 17, 1947
Son of Amasa Lemule Rushton and Malinda Lacrisa Pearson.
Husband of Frances Lewis.
(Aluminum Plate Marker) Please note that Edgar's name appears on hois wife's headstone at Pine Grove Cemetery in Oxford, NS. However his remains are buried here.
The Oxford Journal, Oxford, Nova Scotia
February 20, 1947 (FRONT PAGE)
Edgar Rushton Loses Life When Thrown From Truck
Death came suddenly to Edgar William Rushton of Birchwood last Friday night when he sustained a broken neck and a fractured thigh. The deceased, with Carl Miller and John Elden "Egan" Embree, both of Stallarton, were proceeding towards Hudson's Corner in Embree's truck when the vehicle struck a washout in the road and went out of control. The impact threw open the door of the truck and Rushton was thrown out on the frozen surface of the road. He died instantly. The truck went into a ditch. Carl Miller sustained a broken nose, while Embree owner and driver of the truck, was uninjured. The accident took place at the foot of Henry Adshae's hill near the home of Ervin Sutherland, at about 7:30.
Dr. J. E. Park, Dr. H. R. Roby, Chief of Police Lawrence Norman of Oxford and Cpl. Steinhauer of Springhill were called to the scene of the accident. After medical examination they reached the conclusion that the death had been instantaneous. The injured man was given attention. The police made measurements of the distance the truck had travelled after striking the washout and the position of the body.
Cpl. Steinhauer notifed Coroner P. J. Terrio of Joggins of the tragedy and an inquest was ordered for Saturday. The body was removed to Black's Funeral Home in Oxford.
A jury composed of Charles I. MacNab, foreman, Kensel Mitchell, Leon H. Thompson, John A MacDonald, Edmond Burke, Corey Moore, Peter M. MacLean, Reginald Hardie, Thomas Murphy, Noble Dobson, John F. Hudson and Basil Wood was selected Saturday morning and carried out an inquiry into the fatality inder the direction of P. J. Terrio, coroner, Cpl. Steinhauer and A. R. Lusby, Crown prosecuter, Amherst, representing the Attorney-General's Department.
Witnesses testifying were E. A. Owens of Rockly, who had been a passenger in the truck earlier that day, John Elden Embree, driver of the truck, Carl Miller, who was also in the truck at the time of the accident, Borden Fountain and Leonard Hardie, Westchester, who came along shortly after the accident occurred, Jim McDonald and Ervin Sutherland, who live near the scene of the accident, Dr. J. E. Par, Carmen Park, Cpl. Steinhauer and Chief of Police Norman.
The jury visited the scene of the accident Saturday morning and later viewed the remains at Black's Funeral Home. Nearly all afternoon was taken to hear the evidence of eleven witnesses. The evidence showed that the fatal truck had made two trips to Springhill Liquor Store the day of the accident for beer. Serveral witnesses testified that the occupants of the truck had been drinking. Police officers told of finding unopened bottles of beer at the scene of the accident. Cpl. Steinhauser gave evidence that when he reached the scene of the accident Embree the driver of the truck was not in sight and did not make his appearance until at least two hours later. Cpl. Steinhauser and other witnesses stated they detected the ordor of liquor on Embree's breath.
The taking of evidence was concluded at 5:30 and about 6 o'clock the jury brought in the following verdict:
"We the jury empanelled to inqire into the circumstances suround the death of Edgar William Rushton, a resident of Birchwood, find that the deceased came to hid death by being thrown from a truck which struck a water course rut across highway. Contributing to the disaster there is evidence that the driver was under the influence of liquor.
Jury foreman C. I. MacNab believed the verdict was unanimous, but when the coroner P. J. Terrio called on the jurymen to sing the verdict, two members John F. Hudson and Basil Wood refused to sign unless the last part of the verdict was changed to read "the driver was slightly under the influence of liquor".
Although not positive of the law in this respect Crown Prosecuter Lusby believed that it was not necessary to have an unanimous decision in the coroner's inquest. Coroner Terrio was of the opinion that the jurymen should have settled the matter before bringing in their verdict. However the verdict was accepted, with the two jurymen still refusing to sign.
Edgar Rushton had been living in the outskirts of Oxford at Birchwood for several years. And previous to that lived at Streets Ridge, Kolbec and otherparts of Cumberland. He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Amasa Rushton. He is survived by his wife and four small children, the youngest being but a few months old. The funeral was conducted on Monday afternoon from Black's Funeral Home and was largely attended.
In his youth Mr. Rushton lost the use of one leg which was later amputated at the knee. He was well known throughout the county, his cherry disposition winning him many friends who are saddened by his tragic passing.
Charles Wesley Rushton
Occupation: Lumbermen
b. May 14, 1842 d. November 12, 1908 66 yrs.
Buried on November 14, 1908
Son of Daniel James Rushton and Margaret Letitia Hunter.
Husband of Clarissa Rushton.
Ruby E. Simpson
b. September 30, 1971 d. November 6, 1902 31 yrs.
Cause of death: Consumption
Buried on November 8, 1902
Daughter of Charles Wesley Rushton and Clarissa Rushton.
Wife of Robert Simpson.
(Marker) Please note that Ruby's name appears on her husband's gravestone at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, NS. However her remains are buried here.
Eliza Jane Miller
b. About 1854 d. June 18, 1920 66 yrs.
Buried on June 22, 1920
Daughter of James Rodgers.
Wife of John Nelson Miller.
John Nelson Miller
Occupation: Farmer
b. About 1853 d. December 20, 1921 68 yrs.
Buried on December 22, 1921
Son of William M. Miller, Sr., and Hannah H. Rushton.
Husband of Eliza Jane Rodgers.
Carson Ross
9 month old son of Robert Nicholas Ross and Margaret "Maggie" Rushton.
(No Marker)
Baby Ross
Infant baby of Robert Nicholas Ross and Margart "Maggie" Rebecca Rushton.
Sandford Purcy Rushton
b. October 6, 1900 d. July 14, 1901 8 months old.
Buried on July 15, 1901
Cause of death: Consumption
Baby son of Gideon Rushton and Martha Weatherbee.
Baby Rushton
b. ???? d. July 18, 1903
Buried on July 19, 1903
Child of James W. Rushton and Esther Miller
(No Marker)
Baby (male) Rushton
b. July 17, 1903 d. July 22, 1903 5 days old.
Buried on July 23, 1903
Son of Lorenzo Dow Rushton and Annie McNeil.
(No Marker)
(Others Believed to be Buried Here)
Daniel James Rushton
b. Ocotber 15, 1789 d. October 1857 68 yrs.
Occupation: Farmer
Possible the son of Peter Rushton and Hannah.
Husband of Margaret Letitia Hunter.
Margaret Letitia Rushton
b. Marhc 23, 1790 d. May 7, 1862 73 yrs.
Daughter of William Hunter and Letitia Thomlinson.
Wife of Daniel James Rushton.
Elizabeth Jane Pipes
b. About 1787 d. 1877-81
Possible the daughter of Peter Rushton and Hannah.
Wife of William Pipes III.
William Pipes III
Occupation: Farmer / Lumber Mill Owner
b. October 2, 1777 d. About 1830
Son of William Pipes, Jr. and Elizabeth Oldfield.
Husband of Elizabeth Jane Rushton.
Norman Rushton
b. ???? d. February (Saturday) 1899
Son of Lorenzo Dow Rushton and Annie McNeil.
Obituary in The Oxford Journal, Oxford, Nova Scotia, Wednesday, March 1, 1899
Norman, the little son of Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Rushton died of inflamation of the brain on Saturday morning last. The little fellow was only sick for 10 days.
Flora Rushton
b. July 1, 1875 d. About 1896 age 21 yrs
Cause of death: Typhoid
Daughter of Gideon Rushton and Martha Weatherbee.
(No Marker)
Hensford "Hants" Rushton
b. About 1880 d. About 1899
Cause of death: Typhoid
Son of Gideon Rushton and Martha Weatherbee.
(No Marker)
Willis (child) Rushton
b. ???? d. ????
Son of Gideon Rushton and Martha Weatherbee.
(No Marker)


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Valeco Group and Mirova partner to build nine renewable energy projects in France totalling over 180 MW
The Valeco Group, a major player in renewable energy project development in France, has sold 49% of a holding company owning nine wind and solar power projects in France to Mirova-Eurofideme 3, a fund managed by Mirova, a subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management dedicated to responsible investment, The projects were developed and will be built by the Valeco Group which retains the remaining 51% ownership.
The projects will become operational gradually between 2016 and 2018 and will generate 430 GWh of green power per year, the equivalent of the annual consumption of approximately 140,000 homes. The Valeco Group will manage the construction of all of the projects and then will operate and maintain the wind farms and the photovoltaic plants.
The total investment amounts to nearly €300 million, part of which has been financed by project finance debt provided by a pool of French banks. The banks provided the Valeco Group and Mirova with an innovative financial structure which will allow to optimize the construction of the projects.
"The completion of this innovative transaction enables the Valeco Group to demonstrate its ability to work with major players like Mirova with whom a long term relationship has been created. This is an important milestone for the Valeco Group which is doubling its installed wind farm capacity in France in two years. It's a first step toward completion of our ambitious target to reach 1000 MW, of which 200 MW are currently in an advanced state of development", stated Erick Gay, Chairman of the Valeco Group.
"We are very pleased to be able to work with the Valeco Group again as part of this major transaction. It will very likely be among the most significant ones in France this year in the field of renewable energies. It reaffirms Mirova's strategy of becoming a major player in financing the energy transition in France and Europe by building long-term relationships with its industry-leading partners", noted Raphaël Lance, Director of Renewable Energy funds at Mirova.
Following this new transaction, Mirova-Eurofideme 3 will have completed 12 investments in the amount of approximately €160 million (out of the fund's capacity of €350 million) since its creation and contributed to the financing of nearly 580 MW of renewable energy projects.
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About the Valeco Group
Created in 1989, the Valeco Group is a family-owned business bringing together 90 passionate individuals with the aim of developing and operating renewable energy production facilities, with a focus on wind farms, photovoltaic plants and biomass.
Since 2008 Caisse des Dépôts et Consignation holds a 35% stake in the Valeco Group, which gives the latter a solid financial ground and credit – both considered as valuable assets.
The Group runs 25 wind farms and 80 photovoltaic plants for a total power of 200 MW along with a 4.8MW biogas plant. Including the aforementioned project portfolio, the Valeco Group will bring its installed power generation capacity to over 400 MW in mainland France in less than 2 years from now. The Valeco Group can rely on a 200MW+ project pipeline, currently under review, to foster its local expansion and face the upcoming fare regulations in the best possible conditions.
The Valeco Group is also willing to pursue its international development which is considered key to its future growth. Active in Canada since 2012, the Group strengthened its presence on the American continent with the opening of a Mexico-based office in 2016.
Very recently, the Valeco Group built a 4,8MW biogas power plant in the midst of Montreal (Canada).
Other projects are under consideration at the moment in Mexico but also in Asia and Africa. All of them, representing nearly 100MW of power capacity, should be undertaken within the next 2 or 3 years.
About Mirova Eurofideme 3
Mirova-Eurofideme 3 is a professional capital investment fund created on 28 May 2014. It invests in renewable energy electricity production projects which use proven technologies in their construction and operating phases and provide unitholders with exposure to assets which generate stable and predictable revenue.
Mirova has over 14 years of experience in managing renewable energy funds. During this time, over 50 investments in renewable energy projects have been completed in Europe via the Fideme, Eurofideme 2 and Mirova–Eurofideme 3 funds. It has contributed to the construction and operation of over 1 GW of green electricity production capacity.
Mirova is the Natixis Asset Management subsidiary dedicated to responsible investment. It provides committed management to connect value creation and sustainable development.
Mirova's philosophy is based on its conviction that inclusion of the challenges of sustainable development makes it possible to offer investors solutions which create long-term value thanks to better identification of risks and, especially, via the identification of investment opportunities in a changing world.
Mirova has developed a global responsible investment approach which includes stocks, rates, infrastructure, impact investing (1), voting and engagement.
Mirova has €6 billion in assets under management and €40 billion in voting and engagement.
Mirova brings together sixty multidisciplinary experts: themed management specialists, engineers, financial and ESG(2) analysts, project financing specialists and solidarity finance experts. As part of its social responsibility policy, and in accordance with the conventions signed by France, Mirova excludes all companies involved in the manufacturing, trade and storage of anti-personnel mines and cluster bombs from the funds it manages directly.
Mirova's products are sold on the Natixis Global Asset Management worldwide retail platform. They are intended for all professional and non-professional investors. The infrastructure funds are open to investors authorised in accordance with the definitions contained in their respective prospectuses. Mirova Eurofideme 3 has not been approved by the AMF or a supervisory authority. The Fund's rules provide all information about the Fund. They contain important information about investment objectives, the strategy for achieving the stated objectives and the main risks associated with investments in the Fund. It also contains information about commissions, fees and the fund's historical performance. Investments may potentially lose capital. In addition, past performance in no way provides a guarantee or a reliable indicator of current or future performance.
www.mirova.com @Mirova_RI
A limited liability company with capital of €7,461,327.50 – Approved by the AMF under n° GP 02-014 – RCS Paris n°394 648 216
About Natixis Asset Management
With assets under management of more than €355 billion and 743 employees1, Natixis Asset Management ranks among the leading European asset managers.
Natixis Asset Management offers its clients (institutional investors, companies, private banks, retail banks and other distribution networks) tailored, innovative and efficient solutions organised into 5 investment divisions: Fixed income, European equities, Investment and client solutions, Structured and volatility developed by Seeyond2, Emerging equities developed by Emerise3.
Natixis Asset Management owns also three subsidiaries asset managers: Mirova4, Dorval Asset Management5 and H20 Asset Management6.
Natixis Asset Management's offer is distributed through the global distribution platform of Natixis Global Asset Management, which offers access to the expertise of more than twenty management companies in the United States, Asia and Europe. Natixis Asset Management also designs products and services tailored to the client base of Groupe BPCE's two retail networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne.
1 Source: Natixis Asset Management – 30/09/2016.
2 Seeyond is a brand of Natixis Asset Management.
3 Emerise is a brand of Natixis Asset Management and Natixis Asset Management Asia Limited.
4 Mirova is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management.
5 Dorval Asset Management is a 50,1 % subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management.
6 H20 Asset Management is a 50,01 % subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management.
Natixis Asset Management - Limited liability company - Share capital €50 434 604,76 - Regulated by AMF under n°GP 90-009 - RCS Paris n°329 450 738 - Registered Office: 21 quai d'Austerlitz – 75 634 Paris Cedex 13.


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Quick Facts
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 12 min.
Total: 22 min.
This recipe is much more healthful than most commercially-made versions. I used fresh cod and free-range organic chicken, and my food critics loved 'em. The breading mix recipe makes enough for 2 cups (230g) vegetables or 1 pound (455g) chicken or fish fi
- 1 Tbs canola oil
- 1 lb white fish fillets (flounder, cod, etc.) or 1 pound (455g) chicken breast fillets
- 1/4 tsp salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup 2-percent low-fat milk
- Breading mix:1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking oil, then coat with canola oil.
- Rinse fish or chicken fillets. Pat dry with a paper towel. Lightly sprinkle salt on both sides of fillets.
- For fish sticks, carefully cut fillets into long strips. For chicken bits, cut fillets into 1-inch (2.5cm) squares.
- Place breading mix and grated lemon rind into a small paper bag. On a pie plate, combine egg, egg white and milk, then beat with a whisk or fork until well blended.
- Dip fish or chicken pieces into the egg and milk mixture. Place fish or chicken pieces, a few at a time, into bag with breading mix and grated lemon rind, hold bag closed and shake well.
- Place coated fish sticks or chicken bits on baking dish. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 358
Calories from Fat 139 (39%)
(24%)Total Fat 15g
(17%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(46%)Cholesterol 137mg
(23%)Sodium 545mg
(14%)Potassium 499mg
Total Carbohydrate 21g
(5%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(63%)Protein 31g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:28 pm
Post subject: Shark Attack at Davenport
I heard third hand that there was a shark attack on a windsurfer at Davenport Landing a few days ago? Anyone have any details?
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Just to clarify.... I was not involved in this incident... I am merely relaying the story the sailor wrote for the Shark Research Committee!
The sailor submitted this story to the Shark Research Committee:
I had had a great 60 - 90 minute windsurfing session and was heading in for my last tack back to the beach since the wind was steadily getting weaker. I was sailing pretty slowly (not planing) as I was heading upwind. I noticed sea birds diving near the beach and remembered that could be a sign of schools of fish under the surface, but I'd seen that before so I wasn't too concerned. A couple of minutes later there was a tremendous jolt under my board which threw me into the air. At first I thought I'd hit some kelp but realized quickly that I hadn't been going fast enough to have that kind of impact. I landed in the water, between my board and the sail, which had fallen downwind of the board. I simultaneously felt something brush against my right toe and saw a grayish tan fin, which my hand touched. This was when I realized I was in a very bad situation. I flailed for a few seconds, trying to scramble onto my board. Eventually I made it onto it and lay like a cat trying to get out of water for a few seconds and looked to the right to find that the impact had broken the mast about 18" up from the base, rendering the sail useless. This was the moment I felt that I might panic because I started thinking about what it was going to be like when the shark came back for me. I focused on how to get out of the situation as quickly as possible. Knowing that the rig would make paddling impossible, I struggled for a few more seconds, trying to detach it and finally got it loose. I briefly tried to pull out the broken mast to use as a weapon but realized that was taking too long so I said "goodbye" to the rig and lay on my belly and started the long paddle back to shore.
My perception of time was probably really skewed at this point, but I estimate that this was about 5 minutes after the attack. The universal joint (a 4" piece of plastic and metal that attaches the mast to the board) was hitting my throat as I paddled so I stopped and detached it. Before chucking it I held it in my hand and decided that with the metal bolt on the bottom it might be useful as a weapon (absurd to think of it now, but I thought I might have a chance to hit the sharks nose with it). I tried to shove the universal in my harness but I didn't want to waste any paddling time so I just bit down on it and kept paddling as steadily as I could, aiming for the break zone in the lower reef. At this point there was a surfer in the break and one last windsurfer downwind. I stopped a couple of times, sat up and shouted warnings at them as loud as I could but they didn't seem to hear. After a few more minutes of paddling, I got close enough to the surfer to gesture and shout for him to head to shore, which he eventually did. Just as I was getting to the break, the last windsurfer, Ed, reached me and said he was keeping an eye on me. I managed to catch a wave on my belly, keeping a vice grip on the board, and rode the wave straight to shore, only stopping once I was in 4" of water. Once on the beach, I noticed that my toe was bleeding enough to pool up on the rocks. I don't know if I'd already cut it on the reef before the attack (and maybe the blood had attracted the shark) or if the shark's tail had sliced it when it brushed by.
I am grateful that the shark never came back for me. I'm grateful for Ed, the windsurfer who responded to my shouts, because I think knowing he was there gave me confidence to paddle for the wave and surf it in. I'm grateful for a lot of things right now.
Possible lessons (from a windsurfing perspective):
* Late in the evening, if the wind is dying, just walk the gear up from the lower reef. Don't head out to sail upwind back to the beach.
* Pay attention to the marine life. Lots of diving sea birds is an indication of a lot of fish in that area, which can attract larger predators (or maybe that the fish are fleeing them).
* Make it your one focus in life to get back to shore in the fastest way possible. When I started thinking about how bad the situation was, and what was going to happen when the shark came back for me, I think I was on the edge of panic. Making it a job to get out of the situation brought me back from that edge.
* Stay with your board. If you're a windsurfer, learn to surf, too. Knowing how to paddle and how to catch a wave were essential.
* Learn to tack so you don't have to go out so far to head upwind. I'm working on that.
Kevin Kan
Sunset Sailboards, San Francisco CA
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:52 pm
Post subject: Mr. Sharky
Hairball Kev!
Stoked you made it back to shore in one piece.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:56 pm
Post subject: Re: Shark Attack at Davenport
higgybaby wrote:
I heard third hand that there was a shark attack on a windsurfer at Davenport Landing a few days ago? Anyone have any details?
Heard what Kevin Posted.
Shark-tober is scary in an out of the water.
Stock market crashes on the street
and the warden in the water make October scary,
not just for Halloween anymore.
Interesting that the south reef is the only place in the world
where a WS has been attacked while slogging
and it has happened twice there in the last 15 years,
with the last one happening when I was out in the water,
in 1998 if I remember correctly.
Scary watching that,
but we see them in the water all year round.
Eric Larson can tell you that from his south reef fun in 1994.
Great job Ed M. looking out for this guy,
would expect nothing less, he is a man among men where we surf.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:11 pm
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You DO know that DavenportLanding, just 2 miles S of SwantonRoad, where they now windsurf, is considered the most sharky spot N of SantaCruz, don't you? That's the right reef surfing break just N of the old firehouse, wooden stairs leading almost down to the water. Second most sightings is 3 mile, with almost NO sightings at 4 mile, and 3rd scariest is the cattlegate N of Ano off One.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:43 pm
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I noticed an unsual amount of wildlife on saturday morning sup surfing- and on sunday evening wavesailing the landing. Not that it is unusal to see dolphins, otters, pelicans, seals, and schools of little fish, but the amount of it was significant I think. I guess the food chain is just pretty dense there and sharky is know to join in at this time of the year.
Also I noticed on three occasions proficient sailors beeing thrown forward at slogging speed, on Sunday. I thought they were getting caught on some kelp, but now this has me thinking twice... Not to go too crazy about this, but I also would be interested if it really was some kelp I thought I bumped into at some point.? Maybe time to invent the glass bottom sailboard?
Anyways, I guess the spot has earned it's name "shark bite right" for a reason, and is likey not to be renamed antime soon.All we can do is roll the dice, hope for the best and keep enjoying this incredible spot.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:57 pm
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Some of you know about my experience at Waddell two years ago. It was November and very light wind with good surf . After unable to waterstart for awhile outside the surf break , I was hit in the ass by something big. I was knocked out of the water by the force. I lived to tell the story .
Ask me about it sometime, and I will tell you why I come in when it is difficult to waterstart .
PS I have had numerous experiences with wildlife at Waddell.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:12 pm
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A twist on the old saying: any shark attack you can swim away from is a good one....So glad you made it back safely.
And not doubting your story one bit but I am curious about the following:
Did you land on your rig? If not how do you figure the mast broke? Did the tail of the shark hit your rig?
Did you find any scratches or dent in your board? - Wondering what part of the shark impacted you. (obviously not the mouth!)
BTW A friend who has lived out in Half Moon Bay for decades and does a lot of beach hikes tells me that it is almost routine to see Great Whites in the coves immediately north of Wadell. It is assumed that it is the concentration of marine mammals in that area that draws the GWS.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:45 pm
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Kevin was not the one who was attacked, he just posted the report.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:10 pm
Post subject: yup, it's sharky
i've personally seen 2 instances, and another time when another sailor saw
one behind me after my outside jibe. the 2 that i saw were pretty close to shore. most recent was mid-july this year, just outside the lineup. how big do you think is the shark if its fine is knee high? this was at the lower reef. the other one was inside the lineup at the upper reef, a couple of years ago.
forgot what time of year that was.
i think i'm going to paint something like this to the bottom of my board. it may just work...
(i hope).
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The jobless claims number is out and it's good.
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Scout units and councils have been using some form of tour-planning document—a local or national tour permit, or a tour plan—since the 1960s. On May 10, 2012, the newest version will take effect and replace all previous iterations.
The new tour and activity plan is simply a planning tool to help leaders be prepared for a safe and fun adventure. It can help you ensure trained leadership is in place, equipment is available, and there is safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event.
Please use the online version of the plan whenever possible. It is a unit-level tool when you sign into MyScouting.org . Find a printable version for your Scouters without Internet access on the tour and activity plan FAQ page. Please review all of the information on the page and the hyperlinks. A video showing you how to submit a tour and activity plan is on the FAQ page and here.
If you use the online version, you no longer have to collect signatures or council approval. Complete the plan and certify that any missing requirements will be completed before the trip begins. When you submit the plan online, an email will be sent to your council, chartered organization, committee chair, and your designated emergency contact.
Remember, your council might have more detailed instructions. Please contact it with any questions.
Q. Why should I complete a tour and activity plan?
A. The tour and activity plan is a planning tool for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the plan may not address all possible challenges, but it can help ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure.
In addition, the plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event, and defines driver qualifications and minimum limits of insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles used to transport participants.
Please complete and submit this plan at least 21 days in advance (check with your local council) to ensure your council has enough time to review the plan and assist as necessary.
Q. When do I need to complete a tour and activity plan?
A. Times when a tour and activity plan must be submitted for council review include the following:
Regardless, the tour and activity plan is an excellent tool that should be included in preparation for all activities, even those not requiring it. It guides a tour leader through itineraries, travel arrangements, two-deep leadership, supervision qualifications, and transportation.
Q. Is it common for a council to set up a rigorous review of the tour and activity plan or have our unit submit a plan anytime we meet other than at our weekly meeting place?
A. Your local council knows your local conditions, common tours, and activies best. We find that many councils set their policies based on those known risks. We suggest you contact your council if it choses to exceed the above policy on when and for what reasons a tour and activity plan should be filed for review.
Q. Where can I find the paper version of the tour and activity plan?
A. Click on this tour and activity plan link . Please only use this format if you have a unit without access to MyScouting . We are encouraging everyone to use the online system.
Q. Where can I find the tour and activity plan online?
A. You will need to log in to www.myscouting.org and select the tour and activity plan under your "Unit Tool."
Q. Is there a training program to show me how to complete the tour and activity plan online?
A. Yes, please watch this interactive video if you are have questions. Watch video now. (Download video )
Q. What if my trip or activity is as a council contingent or is an OA activity?
A. Contingent planners can either use the paper version of the tour and activity plan or the tour leader can record the plan under his or her primary unit affiliation and council, adding in other adult leadership as needed.
Q. What, if any, transition period is available?
A. If you previously completed a tour plan, it is still valid. You should start using the updated tour and activity plan immediately; all other paper versions are obsolete.
Q. Why can't I see tour and activity plans on my MyScouting account?
A. The most common reason for not seeing tour and activity plans in your MyScouting account is that your member ID is not attached to your MyScouting account profile. Please contact the National Service Desk for assistance at 972-580-2267.
A second common reason is that your registration (position code) does not support the permission for the application. The application is not available to individuals registered only as merit badge counselors, Scout parents, or Tiger Cub adult partners. Please contact your unit leadership if you would like to update your unit position. Click here for a list of unit positions with tour and activity plan access.
Q. Why change the tour permit?
A. This update replaces the former "online" tour permit with an interactive planning tool that allows you greater flexibility. It is the first phase to the online version—with more enhancements to come.
Q. What is the difference between a tour permit and the online version?
A. Several items. With the online version:
Q. With the older version, we had a "permit" to take with us. What do we take now?
A. You can print a tour and activity plan summary at the end of your submission. Copies can be made if needed for your unit, emergency contact, parents, etc.
Q. What materials do I need to complete the online version?
A. You will need the following:
Q. Is planning and preparing for Hazardous Weather training required for all tours?
A. Yes, it has been required for all tours since Jan. 1, 2009. It should be repeated every two years and is appropriate for not only adults, but Boy Scout-aged youth as well. A CD is available for use at your unit, district, and council events where Internet access is not available. Search for item number 610642 at www.scoutstuff.org .
Q. What should we use for permission from parents?
A. The Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Guardian is an appropriate resource.
Q. Do I need anything else if we are going on a discovery flight?
A. Yes, please complete the Flying Plan Application along with an Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Guardian (for each participant).
Q. With whom do I discuss why we are required to have certain training before we do certain activities?
A. We suggest that program and qualified supervision requirements be discussed with your unit leadership, unit commissioner, district commissioner, or district executive—in that order. The tour and activity plan does not set these requirements, policies, or guidelines; it is a tool to help unit leadership identify qualified supervision requirements for the planned program. The Guide to Safe Scouting is a good compendium of information to start your research with as well. In contains information on training such as Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, and Climb On Safely.
Q. What should I tell the parents in my unit, who always question why they have to furnish insurance or driver information for their vehicles?
A. We suggest that you review the Scouting Safely alert on insurance information . For auto liability, the coverage provided by Scouting is secondary when those non-owned vehicles are used for an official Scouting activity. We get many reports that parents want to exclude their information since they are transporting their own children to and from an event. Recognize that in this scenario, the official Scouting activity for those youth and their parents would not start until arrival at the location and would end when they left the location; their travel is not an official Scouting activity.
Q. What kind of insurance coverage does the BSA provide for the Scouting program?
A. We suggest that you review the Scouting Safely alert on insurance information.
Q. Do we really need an Annual Health and Medical Record, No. 680-001, for all participants?
A. Yes, and while this is a frequently asked question, it is not a new policy. Information on the Annual Health and Medical Record, including FAQs, can be found at this link.
Q. What are the common issues why my tour and activity plan would be defective or require me to update it before we conduct the tour or activity?
A. Common deficiencies reported by councils that have reviewed many of the PDF versions of the tour plan suggest the following:
Q. What must be included in the emergency roadside kit?
A. The type of emergency roadside kit needed can vary depending on, for example, where you live, where the unit is traveling to/from, or the season (summer, winter). An emergency roadside kit may include items such as a reflective safety vest, tire jack and lug wrench, jumper cables, emergency flares, triangle reflective warning signs, fire extinguisher, flashlight with extra batteries, shovel, work gloves, space blanket, bottled water, whistle, basic tools (e.g., wrenches, multitip screwdrivers, and pliers), and a utility knife. You may choose to build your own emergency roadside kit or purchase one from a local general or hardware store.
Q. We don't know who the commercial carrier or charter bus driver will be for our trip, so what do we enter for driver and insurance information?
A. Enter the name of the company and make sure the commercial carrier provides you with proof of insurance: $5 million CSL for 16 or more passengers or at least $1.5 million CSL for vehicles designed to transport nine to 15 passengers. It is not expected that this information will be furnished for commercial airline transportation.


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