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ED impacts so many yet some manage to keep their ED a secret. Counting calories, binging, and purging can be very difficult while living in the world.
What is your daily life like when dealing with ED?
I am so sorry that you feel scared, and stressed. Please feel free to vent with us.
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You are both wonderful, caring, and loving. What is shared here as a community can help us all understand.
If the world seems negative in your struggle with ED, please feel free to open up here.
Soft hugs filled with warmth and safety,
Previously, my ex husband sort of knew I had an ED, but he didn't know I was killing myself with Lax. REgardless he turned a blind eye to it, telling me I had bored housewife disorder, and telling me, when I was officially underweight, that I was flabby.
My new husband is amazing, and much more empathetic and aware. Problem is that he is aware. Mainly, during the day while he is at work I avoid eating. I have loads of coffee, and sometimes a piece of fruit to settle the acid that builds up from the coffee. I do eat dinner, but I try o eat as little as I can... as said, my husband does notice this when I am these phases, so it's not soemthing I can usually get away with for very long... soemtimes I am thankful for hat, sometimes, not so much.
You are fortunate to having a compassionate DH.
Interestingly, my goal hasn't really been to lose weight recently. I'm not focused on the numbers; in fact I'm a bit embarrassed by how skinny I am. But I have lost weight and now my fear is "making weight" to satisfy docs, but bot gain weight because I don't want to eat. I'm trying to "work the system," but I don't really want to. Deceit is not part of my nature (although the core of me really thinks it is).
The truth is that I would give anything to stop "numbing" myself so that I could be interested in real life again. However, I'm not willing to give anything up in effort to do that.
A day in the life of a person with an eating disorder is hollow and lifeless. I wouldn't wish one on anyone.
- Fall over, get out of bed again.
- Get myself together enough to make it downstairs for breakfast (I live in a dormitory).
- Eat a normal, healthy breakfast (800 cal maybe) because I'm so hungry and out of it (it's the only time I ever eat).
- Beat myself up for the rest of the day for eating so much.
- Classes/work/gym etc.
Things get pretty freaky late in the day, just because I'm so dizzy an fatigued. Keep in mind that I'm a college aged male, who's also 6' 7", so 800 calories for me is like 400 calories for the average ED sufferer.
Your comment really stuck with me, and I appreciate that you were so open. I'm in grad school now and hoping to work with eating disorders, a path that I'd been considering for some time but that was made clear to me when I became very good friends with someone who revealed that she has struggled with one for several years. I'm concerned about the things you mentioned; how has school been for you this year? At the very least, wanting you to know that someone cares about you and your situation and truly hopes for the best.
I know Eating Disorders can be hard to understand. I appreciate the replies and hope that our discussions help.
Soft hugs,
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A human induced problem for the California condor begets the need for ongoing human intervention to prevent extinction, according to a new study led by the University of California, Santa Cruz, and involving the University of Colorado Boulder.
Clara Boland didn't fully appreciate coal's role in her life until she did some digging. That meant going to Paonia, a small town in Western Colorado, which has mined coal for more than a century.
Boland's aim was to create a short documentary film for a course on conveying climate science through film. Her journey began in Boulder, where young people called coal "yesterday's fuel," dirty and toxic.
A research team involving Yale University and the University of Colorado Boulder has developed a first public demonstration version of its "Map of Life," an ambitious Web-based endeavor designed to show the distribution of all living plants and animals on the planet.
SEEDS and Sustainable by Design, CU's two newest Residential Academic Programs, feature an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability and innovative problem-solving.
University of Colorado Boulder students will have another four years at the controls of NASA's Kepler mission, launched in 2009 to hunt down Earth-like rocky planets in other solar systems and which has succeeded in spectacular fashion.
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Scientists have disagreed for many years over the precise cause for a period of cooling global temperatures that began after the Middle Ages and lasted into the late 19th century, commonly known as the Little Ice Age.
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Hopi lawmakers narrowly endorsed a controversial water settlement today, the latest in a heated dispute over the future of the Little Colorado River.
Hopi Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa broke a tie in favor of the water agreement, which will settle Hopi and Navajo claims to the Little Colorado.
He says the settlement will manage the Navajo aquifer, the Hopis current source of water.
Our piece about a Supreme Court's decision to dismiss fines against ABC and Fox, led to comments from households that have greatly reduced their television intake. Of course, most acknowledged the obvious — they're still on the internet (hardly a space known for its sterling regulation of decency), and did we detect a little of one-up-manship?
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The credit rating agency Moody's Investor Services just downgraded the ratings of 15 of the world's largest banks.
Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs were among them.
The AP reports:
"The ratings agency said late Thursday that the banks were downgraded because their long-term prospects for profitability and growth are shrinking.
"The ratings agency said late Thursday that the banks were downgraded because their long-term prospects for profitability and growth are shrinking.
The political fundraising numbers filed this week are revealing a new crop of million-dollar donors.
Cash flowed into the superPACs supporting President Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney last month. Priorities USA Action, the pro-Obama superPAC, got $4 million, while the pro-Romney equivalent, Restore Our Future, pulled in $5 million.
So who are the big spenders?
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A lawyer for Jerry Sandusky's adopted son says Matthew Sandusky was also a victim of the former Penn State assistant football coach.
In a statement released by Andrew Shubin, Matthew Sandusky said he was prepared to testify against his father.
The Patriot-News first broke the story and Shubin confirmed his statement to NPR.
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For little girls, princesses hold roughly the same value that tulips did for the Dutch back in the 1500s, and that princess mania is sure to get a boost with the new Pixar movie Brave, which stars a Scottish princess named Merida.
For a keyhole glimpse into the pink and glittery world of pre-K princess culture, consider the scene at a recent princess-themed birthday party in a suburb of Washington, D.C.
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Many kids who grow up in big cities have lots of opportunities to experience science hands-on. There are zoos, museums, planetariums and school field trips.
But those amenities are sometimes out of reach for lower-income children. And in some rural areas, those opportunities simply don't exist at all.
In California — as in many states — public school science programs have faced deep budget cuts. Many kids have been left behind.
Dan Sudran has taken it upon himself to help close the gap.
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An ongoing court battle has stalled the project, one of several Islamic centers around the country that, like the so-called ground zero mosque, have encountered resistance from local communities.
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Yemen's offensive against al-Qaida has focused on territory in the south of the country that the militants have held for nearly a year. With the backing of the U.S., Yemen's army has cleared al-Qaida and its allies. But many local residents believe the fight is far from over. Kelly McEvers spent several days in southern Yemen and filed this report.
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ORLANDO, FL. - More people, more cargo, more business at Orlando International Airport in November of 2004. The airport experienced double-digit growth of 12.7% (2.4 million) in domestic passenger travel. The international passenger numbers were also impressive with growth of 7.6% (165 thousand) as compared to 2003.
"The growth is welcomed news because it shows continued strength across the board in our national and international travel, along with improvement in the amount of cargo being moved through our facility, which is good news for all of Central Florida," said C.W. Jennings, Executive Director for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
The increase in domestic travel was due in part to the start up of air service from Independence Air to locations including Washington D.C. and Greensboro, North Carolina. Independence Air created 91 new flights per week in November from Orlando International Airport.
Meanwhile, Orlando Executive Airport continued to bounce back from the busy hurricane season. Total operations slowed by a mere 1.4% with approximately 13 thousand flights for November.
For the first eleven months of 2004 nearly 28.5 million passengers used Orlando International Airport as their gateway to and from Central Florida. With only one month left to be counted in the year, Orlando International Airport is expecting to approach a record of nearly 31 million passengers for 2004.
For more information, contact Carolyn Fennell at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority at (407) 825-2055.
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By GARY POPP
A New Albany man with a history of violent convictions was put behind bars this week after his wife claimed he beat and strangled her multiple times while she was three months pregnant with his child.
Michael R. Whitman, 36, Graybrook Lane, was arrested Wednesday and charged in a Floyd County court with three class D felonies: domestic battery, strangulation and intimidation. He was also charged with being a habitual offender, which can enhance his prison sentence, if found guilty. He is being held at the Floyd County jail under a $100,000 cash-only bond.
Whitman's wife went to the New Albany Police Dept. Aug. 29 and filed a battery report for an incident that had taken place earlier in the day.
The woman reported to an officer that she and Whitman were in the area of West Street in New Albany when Whitman had found out that she had spoken with a police investigator about a burglary.
"[The woman] reported Michael [Whitman] started beating and choking her and dragged her into a wooded area off of West Street," the officer reported.
Police later determined the wooded area is a plot of land adjacent to Ivy Court, which intersects West Street, and is flanked to the southwest by Interstate 64.
The woman told police that Whitman hit her all over her body and strangled her to unconsciousness several times, once causing her to pass out for 10 minutes.
Police reported the woman had visible signs of injury consistent with her accusations.
"Michael [Whitman] had choked her all the way out three times, had poked her in the eyes several times, and even stated, 'I will kill this [expletive] and put her in a hole in the woods,'" according to the woman's comments in the police report.
The woman said, at the time, the assault had left whelps on her head and caused her to lose the ability to hear out of one ear and have trouble hearing out of the other.
During an interview the following day, the woman was questioned about the assault by the same investigator and said that Whitman had become enraged about his wife speaking to police about a burglary, according to her statements.
She reported that during the assault Whitman asked her what she had told the investigator about the burglary. It is unknown whether Whitman has been charged in any burglary.
The woman said that she had not said anything about a burglary, and if she had it was none of his business. The woman said Whitman responded by saying, "You need to tell me before I [expletive] kill you ... you know me better than that. I will."
Before the alleged assault in the wooded area came to an end, the woman said Whitman told her that he was going back to prison for the burglary, so he might as well kill her and go back for life.
The next day, Aug. 31, the investigator questioned Whitman about the incident, where he told police the woman was beaten up when she got to him.
Whitman told the investigator he had asked his wife how she became injured, and she said, "I don't know."
He said he tried to talk to her about what she had reported to police about a burglary, but she didn't want to tell him.
"Whitman stated they had a heated conversation, but there was nothing physical," according to the report.
More than six weeks after Whitman and his wife were initially interviewed by the investigator, he was arrested for his actions during the alleged assault.
He had been in the Floyd County Jail, however, under a $5,000 cash-only bond since Sept. 11 for driving on a suspended license.
The Floyd County Prosecutor's office issued a habitual offender charge against Whitman in his most recent battery arrest.
A habitual offender charge is applicable only to a person with a set number of previous and unrelated prior convictions.
According to the charging document, in November 2011, Whitman was convicted of class D felony theft and class C felony intimidation. In March 2010, he was convicted of battery, a class D felony. In 1997, he was convicted of class B felony burglary.
During his hearing Wednesday, Floyd County Circuit Court Judge Terrence Cody entered a not guilty plea on Whitman's behalf.
Cody also placed Whitman on a 15-day hold, a term where he is subject to no bond and once fulfilled the $100,000 full-cash bond is continued.
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After dropping the first two games at home of their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series with the Los Angeles Kings earlier in the week, Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau hinted of changes to his lineup for Game 3 as the series moved to Staples Center. The biggest of those decisions was inserting goaltender Fredrick Anderson in place of Jonas Hiller, who played well but lost the first two games of the series.
Anderson was strong before leaving late in the third with an injury with a 2-1 lead. Hiller and the Ducks hung on for a 3-2 victory, cutting the Kings series lead to 2-1.
"It can't get much worse than sitting on the bench for 50 minutes and then suddenly being put in there in a 2-1 game," Hiller said. "You have to focus and just stop pucks. I was happy it worked out and we were able to get the win."
Anaheim opened the scoring early in the first period after Kings forward Trevor Lewis was whistled for interference at 3:30 of the first period. Center Ryan Getzlaf shot the puck down low to linemate Patrick Maroon, who kicked it out to right winger Corey Perry in front of Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick. In the blink of an eye, Perry put the puck in the back of net for his third goal of the postseason.
In the second period the Kings used almost the exact same moves on a power play of their own to tie the game. Center Anze Kopitar, playing along the boards, passed the puck down low to waiting winger Marian Gaborik, who pushed it out front to forward Jeff Carter. Just like Perry the period before, Carter converted.
The Ducks got another power play goal in the second period when center Nick Bonino set up right winger Teemu Selanne, who shoveled the puck past Quick.
"Since Game 6 against Dallas, he seems like he's found the fountain of youth. I hope that keeps going," Boudreau said. "The reason Teemu has almost 700 goals is because he goes to the net and he stops."
Not surprisingly, Kings coach Darryl Sutter had a different take on the play.
"We needed to make a better play there," he explained.
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was on the wrong end of things late in the third period. As he tried to make too many moves with the puck, Anaheim grabbed it for an outnumbered attack and defenseman Ben Lovejoy scored to make it 3-1.
"It plants a seed of doubt in their minds, and that's what we wanted to do," Lovejoy said.
Boudreau had to make a few unexpected roster changes midway through the final frame. Left winger Matt Beleskey was hit hard by Kings center Dustin Brown and didn't return to the game. Moments later, Anderson was injured and went to the Ducks locker room, forcing Hiller into the crease to finish things out.
"Against a skilled team, we gave them too many odd zone rushes. That's not our game," said Kings center Jarret Stoll. "(Hiller) has had some easy games against us all year and that needs to change."
A late goal by Kings center Mike Richards made it 3-2 on the scoreboard.
"The Ducks played harder than us tonight, they executed better," Richards said. "They were a desperate team and they showed up. We know what it's like to be in that position, and if the other team is more desperate than we are, they are probably going to have more success.
"It wasn't our best effort, or our best performance anyway, we were loose on some of our passes and just weren't moving the puck crisp enough and they capitalized on the two power play goals I think, and a little bit of a breakdown in third. It's 1-1 game, we have to learn from it and get better and match their desperation next game."
NOTES: With D Robyn Regehr and D Willie Mitchell still sidelined, Kings coach Darryl Sutter had D Jeff Schultz back on the blue line for the second straight game. ... C Ryan Getzlaf's assist in the first period gave him at least one point in all three games of the series. He leads the Ducks with four points in the series. ... Although the Ducks scored in the first period of all three games in the series, the first intermission was the first time that Anaheim went to the locker room with a lead. ... With a first-period assist, Ducks LW Patrick Maroon is on a six-game point streak. He is the first NHL rookie with a postseason point streak of at least six games since Warren Rychel of the Kings in the 1993 playoffs (also six games, 4-5-9).


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Stephenson Valve Gear. The Stephenson gear consists of the reverse lever, reach rod, lifting shaft, link hanger, link, eccentric, and rocker arm.
The reversing lever is given a variety of forms, a good design of which is illustrated in Fig. 65. The lever is pivoted at A, below the floor of the cab and can be moved back and forth beside the quadrant B to which it can be locked by means of the latch C. This latch is held down by a spring surrounding the rod D, acting on the center of the equalizer E. This makes it possible to use very fine graduations of the quadrant and by making the latch as shown, the cut-off can be regulated by practically what amounts to hal^notches.
The reach rod, or reversing rod, is fastened to the reversing lever at F and consists of a simple piece of flat iron having a jaw at one end by which it serves to connect the reversing lever and the lifting shaft K, shown in Fig. 64.
The lifting shaft, shown at K, Fig. 64, consists of a shaft held in brackets usually bolted to the engine frames to which are connected three arms, one being vertical and to which is attached the reach rod, and two horizontal ones from which the links are suspended.
The link hanger is a flat bar with a boss on each end. It carries the link by means of a pin attached to the link saddle, illustrated in Fig. 64.
The link, Fig. 64, is an open device held by the saddle and fitted with connections for the eccentric rod.
The eccentrics, Fig. 64, usually of cast iron, are fitted to the main driving axle.
The rocker arm, Fig. 64, consists of a shaft to which two arms are connected, the lower one of which is attached to the link block and the upper to the valve stem.
Setting the Valves. This is a comparatively simple operation but one requiring great care. On account of the angularity of the rods, it is impossible to adjust any link motion to give equal cut-off at all points for both strokes of the piston. The most satisfactory arrangement is one which provides for an equalization of the lead and cut-off at mid-gear. But even this will cause a variation of cut-off of from 3/8 to 1/2 of one per cent in the full gear part of the cut-off and at other points.
In setting the valves upon a locomotive, some means must be employed for turning the main driving wheels. This is usually accomplished by mounting the main drivers upon small rollers which can be turned by a ratchet or motor without moving the locomotive as a whole. If a set of rollers are not available, the locomotive may be moved to and fro by using pinch bars.
Before undertaking the setting of the valves, the length of the valve rod must be adjusted. To do this, set the upper rocker arm vertical if the valve seat is horizontal; if inclined, the rocker arm must be placed perpendicular to the plane of the valve seat. Next adjust the length of the valve rod so that it will connect with the rocker arm and the valve when the valve is in its central position. The next step is to locate the dead center points which points give the position of the crank on the dead center. It is very essential that this be done very accurately since a small movement of the crank at this position moves the piston but very little while the same movement causes a comparatively large movement of the valve. Hence, if the dead center points are not accurately located, the valves will not be set so accurately as they otherwise would be. To locate the dead center points, proceed as follows: First, secure a tram d as shown in Fig. 66. This tram should be made of a steel rod about 1/4 inch in diameter having each end pointed, hardened, and tempered so as to retain a sharp point. With a center punch, make a center e on some fixed portion of the frame in such a position that when one point of the tram is in the center e, the other pointed end can be made to describe lines on the main driver. To locate the forward dead center, turn the driver ahead until the crank has almost reached the center line as shown in the position A B, Fig. 66; that is, when the crosshead is, say, 1/2 inch from the extreme point of its travel. With the parts in this position, place the tram point in e as shown and locate the point a on the driver, and describe the line ff on the crosshead and guide. Next turn the driver ahead until the crank passes the dead center and the lines ff again coincide, when a second point c is marked by means, of the tram at the same distance from the center of the axle as the point a. With a pair of dividers locate the midposition b between a and c. In setting the valves for the head end, the required dead center will be located when one tram point is in the center e and the other in the center b. The dead-center point for the back stroke is located in the same manner as just described. An attempt to place the engine on dead center by measurements taken on the crosshead alone would likely result in an error, since the crank might move through an appreciable angle while passing the dead center and the consequent movement of the crosshead be inappreciable, hence the advisability of using the more exact method explained above is made apparent.
The reverse lever and all the parts having been connected, to set the valves for forward gear, the procedure is as follows: Place the reverse lever in its extreme forward position. When this is done turn the engine ahead until the valve is just beginning to cut off, as shown at l, Fig. 67. When this point is reached, stop the engine and make a small punch mark such as a on the cylinder casting. Then put one end of the tram b into the punch mark and describe an arc c e on the valve stem. Next turn the driver ahead until the valve is just cutting off on the other end. With the same center a as used before, describe another arc f g on the valve stem. These two arcs are known as the port lines and are to be the reference lines for the work which follows. Draw a straight horizontal line H I on the valve stem and where it intersects the arcs, make the center marks A B. The center A is the front port mark and the center B the back port mark. Next, place the reverse lever in the extreme backward position and locate points on the valve stem similar to the points A and B.
To avoid confusion, it is better to make all tram marks for the forward movement above the line H I and all those for the backward motion below.
In trying the forward movement of the valve, see that the reverse lever is in the extreme forward position, then by running the engine ahead, place the crank in turn on each dead center, and describe an arc on the valve stem. In trying the valve for the backward gear, place the reverse lever in its extreme back position and by running the engine backward, place the crank on each dead center and describe arcs on the valve stem as before. In either case, if the dead center is past, do not back up to it but either make another revolution of the engine or back beyond it some distance, then approach it from the proper direction. This must be done in order to eliminate all lost motion.
These trial tram lines should be compared with the port marks when the engine is placed in the forward and backward gear.
If the trial tram lines fall outside of the port marks, so much lead is indicated, while if they fall within the port marks, so much negative lead is indicated.
It is customary for railroad companies to set the valves on their locomotives to give equal lead. The method commonly employed is presented herewith. Having the reverse lever in the extreme forward notch, run the engine ahead, stopping it on the forward dead center. With the tram b in the center a, Fig. 67, describe the arc D above the line H I. Next turn the engine ahead until the back dead center is reached; using the tram b again with a center at a, describe the arc E above the line H I. With dividers, find a mid-point 0 between E and D. If the center 0 is ahead of the point M, which is midway between the port marks A and B, the eccentric blades which control the forward motion must be shortened an amount equal to the distance between M and 0. When this is done, the lead will be equalized. If it is desired to increase the lead, move the forward eccentric toward the crank. To decrease the lead, move the forward eccentric away from the crank. After all of these changes have been made, repeat the operation in order to check the results. If this does not give the desired results, correct the error by repeating the process and continue by trial until the conditions sought for are obtained.
To set the valves for the back motion, proceed in the same manner as that described for the forward motion, all the changes being made on the eccentric blades and eccentric which control the backward motion.
In all that has been said regarding the setting of the Stephenson valve gear, it is assumed that the gear is one having open rods; that is, one in which the rods are open, not crossed when the eccentrics face the link.
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The image was taken at 12:58 a.m. on the grounds of The Osborn near what appears to be a garage door.
Police Commissioner William Connors described the man who broke into the apartment.
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Matthew Kriegl is leaving Main Street.
The 28-year-old was hired last March to be the manager of Havre de Grace Main Street LLC, a nonprofit promoting economic and cultural development in downtown Havre de Grace. In his role as manager, Kriegl helped with special events planning, the organization's website and many other initiatives to promote the business community in the downtown district of Havre de Grace.
After this week, Kriegl will be embarking on his next adventure, in Texas, where he will be working for Houston's planning department.
"It's more in my field, which is historic preservation," Kriegl told Patch. "I'll be a preservation planner there, working with the historic districts and historic buildings in Houston."
Kriegl, who has degrees in geography and anthropology from SUNY Plattsburg, graduated from Ball State University with a master's degree in historic preservation in 2011.
"I always was interested in historic things as I grew up," said Kriegl, who is a New Jersey native.
Moving from Havre de Grace, which was founded in 1782, to Houston, founded in the first half of the 19th century, will be a transition, he said.
Kriegl's last day with Main Street will be Jan. 17.
"We're excited for him," said Billee Smith, president of the board of directors for Main Street.
"This is a great opportunity for him to move forward. Realistically, when we hired him, we knew we probably wouldn't have him long because of his talent and his education and his age," Smith said.
Kriegl contributed to the evolution of the Main Street website and commemorative Graw Days festival, Smith said.
"He has been an asset to Main Street," Smith said. She noted his personality as a key to his success in moving Main Street forward.
"He's been able to talk to anybody, and he's built a lot of relationships," Smith said. "People trust him. He's been a real positive to Main Street."
Kriegl said he tried to build efficiencies and create unity among the major stakeholders in downtown Havre de Grace.
"I try to bring a lot of people together," Kriegl said. "I brought a bunch of people together who had drifted apart."
He noted that he liked the proximity and walkability of things in Havre de Grace, where he resided on Union Avenue.
"I think I'll miss its location," said Kriegl of Havre de Grace. "It's quaint. I like walking everywhere."
He will be missed too, Smith said.
"He's very community minded and we were lucky to have him," Smith said. "We're sad to see him go but so thrilled with this opportunity and everything that is going to come his way."
His first day on the job with the city of Houston will be Feb. 4. In the meantime, Kriegl will be going back to New Jersey, where he used to live and where his girlfriend, Susan, is in school. She plans to move to Houston after she graduates in the summer.
"We grew up in small towns and we lived in small places," Kriegl said. "The fourth largest city in America is Houston. It's going to be a learning curve."


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Ada —
One way to increase state revenues is to get all county assessment offices figuring property taxes the same way with the same method of assessment.
That hasn't been the case for at least two decades in Oklahoma, but apparently it's never too late to take a stab at conformity.
Thirty-five Oklahoma counties, Pontotoc included, flunked a state performance audit recently conducted by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Those counties were under-utilizing state-supplied technology provided more than 20 years ago.
Oklahoma Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones and other state officials are trying to gradually bring these counties into compliance over the next couple of years.
By "artificially low" property values in those counties, Jones said they've been able to keep property values lower for their tax-paying constituents, much to the chagrin of wealthier counties like Oklahoma and Tulsa.
"Their tax base doesn't represent fair market value, (and) the school aid formula recognizes that they have very little ability to collect taxes, and so they get a disproportionate higher share of the school aid funds," Tulsa County Assessor Ken Yazel told the Tulsa World last week.
CAMA (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal) is the computer software program that allows county assessors to determine values of real estate on multiple parcels at one time. Which is all well and good, if, in the end, the formulas make sense and an accurate assessment is achieved.
The fix the state has in mind for this inequity could prove costly to Pontotoc County property owners, with 3-percent increases in homestead property and a 5-percent increase in non-homestead property, built in annually, Byrd said.
Those increases, once they begin, probably in 2015, will raise property values deemed undervalued as in Pontotoc, until they reach what the state determines as fair market value, as determined by the CAMA program provided by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
For some, this property could have owners paying the extra 3 percent for years to come.
If things go as planned in this year's legislative session beginning Feb. 3, a new program could be funded, probably through fee programs, to help bring all counties up to fair market value over the next couple of years.
Under the current system, Pontotoc and other county officials have been establishing property values once every four years.
If a house was valued at $50,000 and no improvements were made and no comparable sales in the neighborhood, the assessed value would remain unchanged until improvements are made or until the property sells.
Once a new system is in place, the computer will automatically increase property values by 3 percent every four years, probably starting in 2015.
Those 3-percent tax increases in Pontotoc County are expected to continue until the CAMA program determines the property is being taxed at fair market value.
Pontotoc County Assessor Debbie Byrd doesn't like the changes coming but says the county has no other option at this point but to comply.
"We're doing this because they're forcing us to do it," she said. "We walked the dog as long as we could for the benefit of citizens of the county," Byrd says. "I just hope they (Pontotoc County taxpayers) realize, we are now being forced to utilize the CAMA program to generate our values," she said.
"They're (Oklahoma Tax Commission) giving us a chance to rectify the problem by forcing us to use their computer software," she said. Byrd added the software isn't compatible with the current assessment administration software.
Jones explains his reasoning:
"It's unfair to say 'we're just going to artificially keep our rates low while somebody else is doing it right and their taxes are higher,'" he said.
The inequity problem began way back in the early 1990s when politicians passed a tax reform bill, earmarking funds at the time giving counties the CAMA technology. Problem was, it didn't work well, if at all.
Most Oklahoma counties set it aside after a while and went back to traditional ways of generating property values.
"We'd enter information, but it was not generating our (property) values," said Byrd.
The few counties who made the system work were the wealthy counties who bought their own computers and software, thus achieving compliance through superior technology.
As a result, constituents have been paying higher property taxes for years. The upside is their homes are worth a lot more.
Non-compliance in some ways has produced happy consequences for counties like Pontotoc — at least up to now.
Byrd, who has been an employee in the Pontotoc County Assessor's office for 31 years, used as an example a property valued at $80,000. "When that value was entered into the CAMA program, they might find it came out with a valued at $59,000 — or $125,000." They couldn't use it.
"As one assessor put it, they gave us a brand new car, but never instructed us how to drive it," she said.
"Bottom line, I work for the tax payers," she said. "My first obligation is to look out for them."
On the plus side for the county, higher property values will bring in more revenue for schools, Byrd said.
Ada school superintendent Dr. Pat Harrison isn't so sure about that. He said any increase in property taxes in the county would probably result in a wash for the local school district.
"The way the school funding formula works is that if there is an increase in local taxes, it results in a decrease of state funding. I don't know, but I'm guessing right now, this would be a wash for schools," Harrison said.
Harrison said he had a much better idea of what could be done with any increased county funding.
"If the Legislature was so inclined as to put those additional funds back in public schools, it could help offset the $220 million that have been cut in public school funding since 2008," he said.
Harrison said Oklahoma has cut education funding since 2008 more than any other state.
Whatever develops, it would appear the days of low property valuations may be coming to a painful end.
"For the last 20 years, we've tried to save our citizens tax dollars," Byrd said. "Now we're trying to stay in compliance with the tax commission. That's our main goal."
Byrd said Gov. Mary Fallin is expected to sign bill this time around.
She predicts this legislative session that will produce a new statewide, all-in-one computer system to streamline the counties and bring about more equity.


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There's something about a sprout. Whether it's a flower, plant, herb, or grain, there's something magical and life-affirming about watching the little guys break out of their pods and reach for the sky.
Maybe that's why health-conscious consumers find eating sprouted grain products so appealing.
Nutrition Stats
Sprouted grains are about as nutritious as whole grain breads and cereals. Their real value comes when compared to processed grains, such as white bread.
Whole-wheat breads grind the wheat kernels—composed of a germ rich in vitamins, an endosperm high in proteins and carbohydrates, and the external shell, known as the bran—into whole-wheat flour. White bread is made using only the endosperm. Sprouted-grain breads use a wheat kernel (sometimes called a wheat berry), which is soaked in water and allowed to sprout new, leafy shoots.
The sprouts are ground, but not into flour, and thus these baked goods are often referred to as "flourless." They still contain gluten, so sprouted grains are not the answer for people whose digestive systems struggle to metabolize this protein in breads and cereals.
Tout the Sprout
Like other whole-wheat products, sprouted breads are good sources of calcium, iron, niacin, and fiber. And, because many sprouted-grain breads use more than just wheat sprouts, including oats, soy, barley, or millet, they can provide a rich set of amino acids, necessary building blocks for protein.
Eating whole or sprouted grains has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 40 percent, according to several large-scale studies. Sprouted grains are also lower-rated on the glycemic index than whole-wheat breads, making digestion easier for people with diabetes.
The germination process also seems to enhance the availability of A, B, and C vitamins, as well as releasing iron, potassium, and calcium—making them more readily available for digestion. According to some sources, you may find as much as 300 percent to 600 percent more of these nutrients in sprouted- and whole-grains!
Shoot! Sprouted Grains Are Kept Where?
Processed white breads try to compensate for their nutrient deficiencies by fortifying their products with iron and B vitamins. But whole and sprouted grains are the only way to obtain the full complement of antioxidants and phytonutrients found in whole-wheat kernels.
Because sprouted-grain products are preservative-free, they are typically found in the freezer section of your local market to preserve their goodness until you're ready for your next sandwich, French toast, or über-healthy croutons on that garden-fresh salad you just tossed!
"Are Sprouted Grains Healthier Than Unsprouted Grains?" UC Davis Center for Health and Nutrition Research, www.chnr.ucdavis.edu
"Benefits of Sprouted Grain Breads" by Margie King, www.examiner.com, 10/11/09
"Sprouted-grain Breads: The Facts" by Elena Conis, Los Angeles Times, 10/12/09


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The city of Columbus and a board that oversees local Catholic cemeteries are discussing a plan to install at least one digital directory that would provide a location and other information for every grave in four Columbus cemeteries.
City public property manager Doug Moore said at a Columbus Cemetery Board meeting last week that he supports the idea. He says it would cut the hours that city staffers spend on providing gravesite information.
The city and the Catholic cemeteries board must work out some specifics before the cost-sharing proposal can move forward.
The four cemeteries are Columbus, All Saints, Roselawn and St. Bonaventure.


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text: Shirley Stanton found the recipe for her "Refreshing Cucumber Salad" from this book, "The Giant Book of Kitchen Counter Cures." It is just one of her many cookbooks. Her favorite chef is Julia Child. Stanton holds an autographed copy of one of the cookbooks and took a class taught by the TV icon several years ago in Venice, Italy.


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By Dave Campell
The Associated Press
Minnesota defensive end Everson Griffen is planning to travel with the Vikings to Washington and play in Sunday's game following the unexpected death of his mother, saying that is what she would have wanted.
"She loved to watch me play, and that's why I'm back here to show her that I'm doing this for her," Griffen said. "Not just for her but for me too, that I'm growing into a man and just working hard."
Griffen returned to practice on Friday after missing the day before. He learned on Wednesday of the death of his mother, Sabrina Scott, who'd been in town visiting him.
"Just shocking. My mom was 100 percent healthy. We'll find out soon what the cause was," Griffen said, declining to go into more detail.
The third-year player from USC, who is tied for the Vikings lead with three sacks, said he's trying to stay strong for his brother, father and stepfather. The maturity she tried to teach him has suddenly become more important than ever for Griffen, a native of Avondale, Ariz., who with his fiancee is expecting his first child in January.
"It's not about me no more. It's about my family," Griffen said, describing his mother as "just a wonderful lady" with an outgoing, engaging personality.
"I'm just happy to have a mom like that and one day we'll meet again. She's in a better place right now, and I know the Lord has her," Griffen said.
Several of his teammates visited him on Wednesday evening after he got the bad news.
"That's the only reason I'm here because I feel safe here," he said, adding: "It kind of helps me ease the pain a little bit, but it's still a tremendous and deep burning inside."
As irrelevant as injuries are in light of loved-ones lost, the Vikings were happy about the improvement during the week shown by wide receiver Jerome Simpson and running back Adrian Peterson. Simpson was a limited participant in Friday's practice. The lower-back problem that's caused weakness and numbness in his lower leg has subsided, but "not quite" to the point where he's full strength, coach Leslie Frazier said. Simpson's status for Sunday's game was to be determined later.
Simpson was listed as questionable to play the Redskins on the injury report. Peterson, who sprained his left ankle in last week's game, is probable. Frazier said he has looked "much better" in practice. Linebacker Marvin Mitchell was listed as doubtful after a flare-up of his calf strain. Safety Mistral Raymond, who suffered a bone bruise in his right ankle, started running on the side but was limping noticeably. He'll be out for at least two more weeks.


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Ah c'est de l'amour! Valentine's Day reminds us about love, pink and red hearts, chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and cute little fat cherubs floating around taking aim at unsuspecting victims of dare I say it? Romance. It gives two people in love a chance to look longingly at each other for hours and get lost in one another's eyes.
I already heard all the moans and groans as I typed out that paragraph. Even I'm nauseous. C'mon now, aside from the chocolate, let's not get all goofy and carried away with this kind of sappy insanity.
Many people actually dread Valentine's Day and it's for that very reason. They don't have a Don Juan or a Mighty Aphrodite to share it with and perhaps it makes them feel bad. My question is, why do so many people put so much pressure on themselves to make Valentine's Day this magical, romantical evening of passion? Unless you're going on a date with George Clooney, I think we're setting ourselves up for disappointment, in my humble opinion.
To be honest, I really do like Valentine's Day. Always have. And it's not because of all this romance nonsense – Pepe Le Pew I am not.
Look at it this way, we survive January – a cold, dreary month. The holidays are over, and it's like, "Now what?" Enter February. Sure, we might withstand a blizzard or two but there's Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day brings color – warm vibrant reds and pinks, shaped like hearts nonetheless. It's about love, but not necessarily all that corny, lovely-dovey, ooey-gooey love. It could be any kind of love – friends, family, pets, George Clooney, whoever!
Picture walking down the main aisle of a drug store or the holiday section of a Target. What joy it brings!! It seems like all the shiny, red and pink, Saran-wrapped heart shaped boxes of chocolate goodness goes on for miles. All the shapes and sizes and different types of candies makes a person feel like they're Charlie in Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Just the other day I saw a heart-shaped box filled with chocolate so big it looked the size of a coffee table. It was divine and it was $39. Oh how I would have loved to rip off the plastic wrap, tear off the top cover and just dig my way into a chocolate fantasy without ever having to come back. Pure heaven in a heart-shaped box, all for thirty-nine smackers. If only my metabolism worked quicker, I would've put my extra care points toward that puppy faster than you can say "Orange Cream"!!
I used to love getting the small heart-shaped boxes of candy from my Mom when I was a kid. I used to love giving and receiving Valentine's in elementary school. We kept it simple and we had fun. I never cared about having a "significant other" on Valentine's Day. It was too much pressure for someone like me who is clueless when it comes to Rick Springfield and his "affairs of the heart" (gag). Some of my most awkward Valentine's was when I had a date. It gave me agita. What would I wear, is he going to get me a Valentine, should I get him a Valentine? Do guys want a Valentine? It caused me more anxiety than anything else. I would've much rather had a laid back night where I could go out, be myself and have a good time whether if it was on a date or out for a night on the town with friends and indulge in chocolate-covered whatever. Wait, that last sentence could be highly misconstrued....
Talk about pressure, the poor guys have it the worst. They have to play their cards very carefully. Even my husband, after almost 10 years of marriage, errs on the side of caution. Last year we decided not to get each other anything for Valentine's Day. We made it about the kids and had a ball with that, so my husband and I made a deal – no Valentines. And I truly meant it. Well, that day he came home with a dozen roses for me ... and I yelled at him. We made a deal. No presents and I held up my side of the bargain, being the cheap, thoughtless, inconsiderate wife that I was.
I completely understood (and respected) his strategy however. He was caught in a Catch 22. If he didn't get me anything for Valentine's Day, he could make the HUGE mistake of not following the "Oh-you-don't-have-to-get-me-anything-but-I-don't-really-mean-that-of-course-you-do-you-dummy-it's-Valentine's-Day" philosophy of the Underground Wives Society code of marriage. In other words, he'd be in BIG trouble. It was a risk he was not willing to take. So, he took the safe route by presenting me with roses while getting reprimanded for it but for a good cause. Really, how could I stay mad at him for buying me flowers? Well played.
Sure, going out for a romantic evening is nice once in a while but Valentine's Day is just a day when restaurants, florists and even bakeries can jack up their prices for love-struck suckers. I don't mean to sound cynical and cheap, but you can go to these places the next day and enjoy the same thing for at least half off!
Ah, questo e amore! Right now, for me, Valentine's Day is about buying chocolate-covered marshmallows, Hershey kisses and chocolate M&M's for my 4 and 7 year olds and hearing my husband say, "Its for THEM not for YOU." It's maybe going out to Newport Creamery for dinner that comes with a make-your-own sundae where we can put gummy worms and rainbow sprinkles on crazy vanilla ice cream. It's about snuggling on the couch with the family and watching "A Charlie Brown Valentine."
And maybe, just maybe, if nobody's watching, going to CVS the next day and seeing if I can make that $39 turn into a magical $19.50.


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I've heard that since we're going to be in Chapel Hill, Asheville is a must. I'm also thinking we should hit up Savannah and New Orleans? If we do make it as far West as New Mexico (assuming we went through New Orleans first) how should we navigate Texas (i.e. what cities are worth making a detour to visit)? Is it unrealistic to think we could get that far West though?
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We are planning a trip next year to take in the Georgia and the Carolinas. My initial plan is Fly to Atlanta, then drive to savannah and then to Charleston SC for a week on the coast. After that we woant to take a few days in NC, can anyone recommend any places to visit? I would like to stay near the smokey mountains for 2 days or so. So anywhere between Charleston & the smokey mountains??
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A few months ago, Monmouth University's Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) served as the largest evacuation shelter in the state for more than 1,000 people displaced by Hurricane Sandy.
On Friday afternoon, it was not filled with evacuees, but 417 graduates for the university's winter commencement ceremony. Graduates included those who completed their required courses in the summer or fall of 2012.
As part of the ceremony, one of the heroes during the storm, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun F. Golden, was presented with the Maurice Pollak Award for Distinguished Community Service for his regional leadership role during Hurricane Sandy.
Golden received a bachelor's degree in political science from Monmouth University in 1999 and is also an adjunct professor with the university's department of political science and technology.
Golden credited his experience at Monmouth University with helping him become sheriff.
"One of the reasons I am here today is because of the values I've learned from my parents and sitting where all of you are sitting at this university," Golden said.
Golden Globe Award Winning-producer Jon Kilik, who is a New Jersey native and has produced films such as Do The Right Thing, Babel and The Hunger Games, was given an honorary degree during the ceremony. Kilik also delivered the commencement address for the ceremony.
"Success is defined in many ways, and you will find yours," Kilik said. "Don't let the world consume you, take some time to enjoy all the beauty around you."
This year's winter commencement ceremony also marked the last time Monmouth University President Paul G. Gaffney II, who will be retiring on June 30 after more than 10 years of leadership.
Gaffney said he was proud to see the graduates move on the next part of their lives.
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In a game of runs, it was Nation Fords free-throw shooting in the end that helped it move past rival Fort Mill 50-40 on Friday in Fort Mill.
Nation Ford went 9 for 10 from the line in the fourth quarter and went 14 for 16 in the game.
Down by two to start the fourth quarter, Fort Mills Rylan Wells bucket put the Jackets back on top, but Nation Fords Carson Smiths 3-pointer gave the Falcons the lead at 39-37 all within a matter of seconds.
Smith led the Falcons with 20 points.
Nation Ford used free throws to try and push its lead out, but Fort Mill stayed within striking distance for most of the fourth.
The Jackets had to foul to get the possessions they needed to try and regain the lead, and Nation Ford took advantage of the free-throw opportunities.
Our man-to-man in the fourth quarter slowed things down, said Nation Ford coach Brian Turner. We needed that.
As much as the second quarter was Fort Mills, the third quarter belonged to the Falcons.
Each squad came out trading baskets, which allowed Nation Ford to close the gap.
Nation Ford shot the ball better in the third quarter as they took the ball to the glass in attempts to get to the free-throw line.
The attempts worked as the Falcons Riley Hilton got to the line to cut the Fort Mill lead. Hilton then tied the game at 30 on the next trip down the court with about three minutes left.
Both offenses slowed down considerably as they tried to look for good shots. After a DeSean McCain free throw put the Falcons up, Nation Fords Jordan Causey drained a 3-pointer for a 34-30 Falcons lead.
For the Jackets, it was a tale of two halves. Fort Mill shot just two free-throws in the second half.
Things were a little different from the first half to the second half, said Fort Mill coach Dwayne Hartsoe. We couldnt put the ball in the basket.
Fort Mill started the second quarter on a 10-0 run and took a 21-17 lead before Nation Ford called a timeout to try and regroup.
Nation Ford struggled as Fort Mills defense limited it to just three shots in the first four minutes.
The Falcons Hilton broke the scoring drought with a basket with 2:32 left in the quarter.
Nation Ford got into foul trouble and sent Fort Mill to the line several times in the quarter as they converted on five of seven attempts.
The Falcons also had eight turnovers in the second quarter and made just 1 of 7 from the floor and didnt attempt a free throw.
Both teams started well as Fort Mill shot 5 of 9 in the opening quarter and Nation Ford shot 6 of 10.
Nation Ford came out shooting from down town and quickly went up 8-2 on 3-pointers by Nick Turner and McCain
However Fort Mill didnt waste any time catching up as they looked for easy baskets and played smart basketball not taking any low percentage shots.
But it was the play of the Falcons Smith that led Nation Ford in the quarter as he scored nine of the teams 17 points.
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Nation Ford Carson Smith 20, Riley Hilton 11, Jordan Causey 7, DeSean McCain 7, Nick Turner 5. Fort Mill Matt Ferguson 11, Devan Thacker 9, Mike Scurlock 7, John Paris 6, Preston Jordan 5, Rylan Wells 2.
3-pointers: Nation Ford 6 (Smith 4, Turner 1, Causey 1), Fort Mill 4 (Scurlock 1, Ferguson 1, Jordan 1, Thacker 1).
Team fouls: Nation Ford 17, Fort Mill 16.
Records: Nation Ford 7-9, 2-3 Region III-AAAA; Fort Mill 8-8, 3-3 Region III-AAAA.


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News: I am currently living in Denver, CO. When I graduated, I was determined to find a career where I could directly apply my degree. I'm happy to say that I did -- I'm the shelter director of a domestic violence shelter (Alternatives to Family Violence). In the fall I'm going to start graduate school at Regis University to get my Master of Nonprofit Management. I'm going to continue working at Alternatives and I'm excited to apply all of my new knowledge. My favorite memory of WST at Cornell...? It would have to be when I was in my second WST course, Feminist Art History, and I decided to change my major (previously English). Good decision!
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News: I am currently living in Kansas City. I graduated from UMKC School of Law in 1999 and I specialize in retirement plan administration. It sounds dull, but I really enjoy it! I was often frustrated in WST classes because I always wanted the right answer. In the last five years, I've discovered that there aren't any "right" answers, and that's ok. I have learned to pick and choose my battles and to focus on what is really important to me. I thank WST for giving me the tools to learn this skill! I also thank WST for exposing me to some truly amazing women.
Lena Hann, lena.hann@gmailcom I currently reside in Champaign/Urbana, IL. After completing my Master's of Public Health (MPH) in Community and Behavioral Health at the University of Iowa, I moved here to work as Education Programs Director for Planned Parenthood of Illinois - Champaign. One of my main duties is to train teen peer educators and implement comprehensive sexuality education throughout the community, as well as the state. One of my favorite memories from WST program at Cornell was when several students accompanied Dr. Enns on a trip to Tokyo. We stayed with Japanese college students and were able to explore feminism and women's educational experiences on the other side of the globe!
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I am currently living in Bronxville New York where I am attending Sarah Lawrence College for my masters in Women's History. I am getting married this coming August so I am busy with wedding plans. My favorite memory of WST would have to be in my feminist theory class where we put together a web site that contained resources for women in the area. We had so much fun putting it together and I think that it still exists on Cornell's server.
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Group calls for Petaluma River dredging
Published: Monday, January 21, 2013 at 8:42 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 21, 2013 at 8:42 a.m.
Silt is piling up in the Petaluma River and at least one company is finding it extremely bad for business.
The river naturally deposits silt as water flows downstream, requiring it to be dredged every four years to keep the channel clear for boats. But a full dredging hasn't happened in 10 years.
As a result, Petaluma tugboat and barge company Jerico Products is seeing an increased drop in profit that is threatening its ability to stay in business.
"We've decreased the amount of tonnage we are able to haul by about 15 percent over the past few years, and it's getting worse everyday," said Christian Lind, Jerico Product's general manager. "At the rate it's going, if the Army Corp of Engineers doesn't dredge soon, we're at a serious risk of going out of business."
Dredging for the Petaluma River falls to the Army Corps of Engineers and typically occurs every four years. But because the river is classified by the Corps as a "shallow-water, low-use" channel, meaning its annual shipping commerce is relatively small compared to that of other waterways the Corps is responsible for dredging, its maintenance has been put off since 2003 due to federal budget cuts.
"Because of the total U.S. deficit, our budget has been decreasing each year," said Jessica Burton Evans, the Corps local navigations program manager. "We haven't even had the sufficient funding to properly maintain the deep-water, high-usage waterways."
Petaluma's project, which typically costs about $2 million to complete, has been delayed for so long now that Burton Evans said it will now cost the Corps anywhere from $6 to $10 million to complete — a large sum she said would be difficult to find approval for, given the lower priority assigned by the Corps to the commercial aspects of the channel.
But concern is rising for local businesses and residents. During a meeting Friday, several community members affected by the lack of river dredging, including representatives from Jerico Shipping, the Petaluma Yacht Club, the Petaluma Downtown Association, the Police Department and the city, met to discuss possible solutions.
"Not only is Petaluma's commercial river traffic lessening, tourist traffic is lessening as well," said Tom Corbett, president of the Petaluma Yacht Club.
Corbett said that each visiting boat that docks in the Turning Basin will spend up to $500 on food and shopping in the city, providing the city a much-needed infusion of sales tax revenue. But Corbett said if word gets out that the river has become unnavigable due to silt buildup, it could deter would-be tourists.
While local business owners worry about the indirect hit their businesses could sustain if siltation worsens without a dredging, for Lind and Jerico Products the stakes are much higher.
"We're losing valuable tonnage, we're incurring higher fuel and labor costs and we're running out of options," he said. "I'd be interesting in the city coming on board to help our cause. If we make enough noise to the Corps, then we may get pushed to a higher priority."
Some of the ideas floated at Friday's meeting included starting a letter-writing campaign to the Corps and Congressman Jared Huffman to place federal pressure on the Corps to move the project higher on its priority list and exploring other financial sources, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Following a New Year's Eve flood in 2006, FEMA performed a partial dredging of the river. If the threat of flooding becomes severe enough, Petaluma could again turn to FEMA for assistance.
Whatever the source, river dredging has become a high priority in Petaluma. "It's something that the community needs to support," said Public Works Director Dan St. John. "The community needs to write letters, talk to their representatives and make it a team effort."
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