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11/1/11 Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Lisa D. Herndon of Ocala to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court. Herndon, 46, has been an assistant state attorney with the State Attorney's Office for the Fifth Judicial Circuit since 1997 and with the Tenth Judicial Circuit from 1990 to 1997. In addition, she briefly practiced with Daniel Hightower P.A. in 2003 and with Teresa Nightingale P.A. in 1996. Herndon received a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and a law degree from the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law.
"Throughout Lisa's career, she has dealt with a wide variety of legal issues and made difficult decisions based on the rule of law," Governor Scott said. "With a focus on common sense and hard work, she has demonstrated the demeanor and fairness appropriate for the bench."
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Over the weekend, Gene Stallings became the fourth Alabama head coach to be enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. The first to be so honored was Frank Thomas who was inducted in the hall's inaugural class in 1951. This photo shows Thomas and fellow enshrinee Don Hutson being presented at an Alabama game that season. Seated on the far left is Wallace Wade who would become the second Alabama coach to be inducted into the hall four years later. Standing next to Hutson is halfback Harry Gilmer who would be enshrined in the hall as well.
More than 80 years ago, Alabama football experimented with the head-coach-in-waiting and it proved to be a resounding success.
While scouring the internet for materials to use for my ongoing project focusing on the history of Alabama football, Remember the Rose Bowl, I stumbled across this little gem. It's a Wheaties advertisement featuring Alabama's head coach Frank Thomas that appeared in a 1947 Wonder Woman comic book. From the Blog into Mystery blog.
The RBR Reading Room reviews "Bowl Bama Bowl" Al Browning's history of the Crimson Tide bowl games from 1926-1998.
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Like any student of history, Sam Sheridan has long expected, as he says, that "the s--- is going to hit the fan some day." Having a child didn't do much to lessen his obsession with Armageddon.
Some men might talk things through with the wife or a friend or a counselor. Others might simply ignore the obsession and get on with the changing of diapers and the warming of bottles. But Sheridan takes a third road. As he relates in his enjoyable new book, The Disaster Diaries, he decides to train for the unthinkable: the life of a postapocalyptic survivor. He pursues the skills that he will need to defend his family in an imagined world without rules.
We are not talking about planning for ordinary disasters here. This is not a book about stocking three days' worth of canned goods and making sure the fire extinguishers are charged. With tongue tucked in cheek, Sheridan prepares for the proliferation of zombies, a new ice age and highly mechanized alien predators. He wears paranoia like a merit badge, reminding us, as a weightlifter tells him, that "comfort is the killer of the will." And then he embarks on an odyssey of the sort of training that one might need if society imploded in grand Hollywood style.
There is, of course, fighting — fighting with fists and feet and knives and sticks and guns. But Sheridan, in real life an accomplished competitive martial artist, knows the reality of street fighting. He knows that the best street fight, the only street fight with a certain outcome, is the one that is avoided altogether. After all, a fight, even if won, will leave injuries, and in Sheridan's dark future there will be no emergency rooms.
Which means that one should train for retreat. Get out there and do some track work, but forget about jogging. Joggers cannot outrun zombies. Sprint. Push yourself. Train your muscles for what they might actually have to do. And, while you still can, learn to start a car without a key. And then learn to drive it, at extremely high speeds, backward.
The catastrophic future is pure fantasy, but the training is real. In his zeal to learn, Sheridan — a Harvard graduate who has worked as a cowboy, farmhand, wildland firefighter and wilderness EMT — meets and works with experts in the skills that will come in handy when everything falls apart. He turns to reformed gangsters to hone his car-stealing skills. He takes driving lessons from a program intended for stuntmen. He visits a renowned wilderness school where students learn to deal with emergencies in the absence of ambulances and hospitals. He interviews a psychologist to learn how the mind will have to adjust.
What about food in Sheridan's bleak future? He learns to hunt and trap. He learns to cook rat.
To cook, he needs fire. He discovers that starting a fire with a bow and drill is not so easy. It takes, he tells us, sweat and discipline and perseverance. In one case, he spends an entire day, under tutelage, in the quest for ignition. But this is important. In Sheridan's future, matches may be a thing of the past.
He intersperses descriptions of training with glimpses of his imagined world, a few hundred italicized words at the beginning and end of every chapter, written in the present tense, each one reading like an excerpt from an apocalyptic novel. "Right before dawn is the best time for scavenging, the safest," he tells us as he introduces a particularly horrifying alien invasion. In another passage, and another imagined future, he defends the family from a pack of cannibals. "With muted footfalls," he writes, "the wraiths slip out of their holes. There are five of them, wrapped in black rags, with red-rimmed eyes, humanity long fled."
Sheridan understands that what he is doing is more than a little bit out there. He does not really expect the world to end. And if something does go terribly wrong — a tsunami, a nuclear attack, a huge earthquake — he does not really believe that human empathy and common decency will suddenly disappear. The big box office chaos of a postapocalyptic world does not match human experience. It did not happen after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, it did not happen in Haiti after the earthquake, and it did not happen during the 2003 New York City blackout.
"Group panic," Sheridan writes, "needs certain distinct, extremely specific factors to occur." Without those specific factors — none of which would be present following a disaster scenario — people reorganize. Society adapts and regroups. The every-man-for-himself fight club life that he prepares for is simply not what he expects.
But that takes none of the enjoyment out of his training. From the beginning, Sheridan understands exactly what he is doing. He is giving readers a fantasy ride, imagining, for amusement's sake, that training for the end might be worthwhile, that the father's job may someday be to protect and provide, and to do so heroically. And clearly, he enjoys the ride himself, savoring every moment, both physically and intellectually.
On first blush, one might be tempted to groan about The Disaster Diaries to bemoan it as a macho ego trip, a testosterone-driven romp to nowhere. But that would miss the point. And that point: Postapocalyptic heroism, in the hands of Sam Sheridan, is just plain fun.
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BATON ROUGE — Treasurer John Kennedy, a critic of the Jindal administration's financial policies, has found his budget cut with Gov. Bobby Jindal's line-item veto.
In his veto message, Jindal said he's stripping more than $511,000 from Kennedy's budget next year to "streamline" the agency, to reflect spending patterns over the last three years and to strip money for four vacant jobs.
Kennedy's office will have a $12.2 million budget in the fiscal year that begins July 1, compared to $12.7 million this year, a 4 percent reduction, according to the treasurer's office.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's public colleges say they will be forced to make steep cuts next year if state senators agree to the version of the $25 billion budget passed by the House.
The governor's budget office says higher education would take cuts topping $200 million in the new fiscal year that begins July 1, under the House-approved budget.
Senators get their first look Monday at the House budget.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's public colleges are facing cuts of at least $71 million in next year's budget proposal, as it awaits debate on the House floor this week.
Commissioner of Higher Education Jim Purcell said Monday that college leaders will be pushing a bill to allow the schools to raise fees on students to cover the gap.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee is unveiling its plans Tuesday for filling a $211 million deficit this year, after working behind the scenes with the governor's office on ideas for plugging the gap.
The Appropriations Committee also is expected to rework next year's $25 billion budget proposal to account for a more than $300 million drop in projected state revenue in the new year that begins July 1.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers are weighing whether to use Louisiana's "rainy day" fund to fill a $211 million gap in this year's budget.
House Speaker Chuck Kleckley said Thursday that the state could get $215 million from the fund, if two-thirds of the House and Senate agree. He says he's willing to look at using the money because he's worried that higher education and health care would face deep cuts otherwise that could damage services.
The state's forecasting panel downgraded income projections this week.
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Caroline Elizabeth Darsey, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. James Ryan Darsey of Grapeland and Charlotte, N.C., will be married Aug. 24 to Aaron Andrew McCullough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Richard McCullough of Mitchell, S.D. The wedding will be at the Creek Club at I'On in Charleston, S.C. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cain and the late Alton Wayne Grant of Elkhart and Mrs. Fay Clark of Grants Pass, Ore., and the late Murdoch Eugene Darsey of Grapeland. The groom-elect is the grandson of Calvin McCullough and the late Lorraine McCullough of Kulm, N.D. and of Mr. and Mrs. James Fowler and the late Willard Baker of Wheatland, Wyo. The bride-elect is a graduate of Grapeland High School and Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She is currently attending her last semester of her International MBA at the University of South Carolina and will graduate in August 2013. Her fiancé is a graduate of Mitchell Christian High School and of Houghton College with a Bachelor of Science and an International MBA degree from the University of South Carolina. The couple began dating while living in Guadalajara, Mexico and got engaged in Valparaiso, Chile. They will be living in South Carolina following the wedding.


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Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Effingham. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church with a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony schools or the donor's choice. Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.bauerfh.com.
Willie was born Jan. 21, 1937, in Effingham, the son of Edward J. and Rose (Esker) Niebrugge. He married Carol A. Will on Oct. 17, 1959, at Sacred Heart Church in Lillyville (Teutopolis). He was a
1954 graduate of St. Anthony High School and served in the National Guard. He worked for the
Effingham Equity for 44 years and retired in 1999. Willie was actively engaged in raising cattle and
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raised seven sons and are also the proud grandparents of 18.
Willie loved to work hard and could create nearly any tool that was necessary or fix any equipment that needed repair. Willie also loved camping, splitting wood and playing cards. He will be missed by all that knew him. Willie was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, the National Rifle Association, the Simmental Association, Effingham Knights of Columbus 665 and former board member of the Effingham Sportsman Club.
Survivors include Carol, his wife; sons, Gary L. (Debbie) Niebrugge of Watson, Brian F. (special friend, Betty Watson) of Effingham, Jeffrey R. of Teutopolis, Kevin H. (Misty) of Watson, Mark D. (Amy) of rural Effingham, and Daniel J. (Toni) of Watson; brothers, Virgil (Mary) of Effingham; James (Alice) of Teutopolis; sisters, Florence Doedtman of Effingham, and Bertha Bushur of Effingham; sister-in-law, Zita Niebrugge; mother-in-law, Dolores Will of Teutopolis; grandchildren, Kristin Williamson of Urbana, Katherine (Jacob) Clark of Jacksonville, Fla., Jennifer (fiance, Austin Brooks) Niebrugge of Watson, Kyle and Matthew Niebrugge of Watson, Tyler Niebrugge of Collinsville, Lance Niebrugge of Terre Haute, Ind., Dylan, Devin and Colin Niebrugge of Teutopolis, Brody Niebrugge of Watson, Will, Audrey and Grace Niebrugge of rural Effingham, Hunter, Blake and Hailey Niebrugge of Watson; great-grandson, Evan Williamson of Urbana; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and god children.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Rose Niebrugge; his son, Douglas Edward; his brother, Leroy; father-in-law, Vincent Will; brothers-in-law, Frank Doedtman and Harold Bushur.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — State transportation officials have revived plans to build toll lanes on Texas 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the Texas 130 toll road.
The Austin American-Statesman (http://bit.ly/Xcbhx1 ) reported Wednesday the expansion would be possible in part from money generated by the Texas 130 toll road. A new stretch opened in October with the nation's fastest speed limit at 85 mph.
Texas Department of Transportation officials estimate the 2-mile project will cost about $140 million.
Environmental reviews must be done. Construction could start in 2014 and take two years to complete.
TxDOT executive director Phil Wilson says the expansion would have free frontage roads.
Construction of toll lanes on Texas 71 between U.S. 183 and Texas 130 had been included in Austin-area transportation plans but were dropped due to tight finances.
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CLINTON — The Clinton Humane Society is inviting runners, walkers and their canine friends to cross the Mississippi River as part of a one-of-a-kind event next Saturday.
Mutts on the Mississippi is the only bi-state canine run/walk in the country and is poised to be the largest fundraiser the Clinton Humane Society has ever held.
Participants and their four-legged friends will begin in Fulton, Ill., and follow the designated 2-mile course across the Mississippi River into Clinton, finishing at Lyons Four Square Park in Clinton.
The race starts at 9 a.m. Sept. 21 with all proceeds to benefit the Clinton Humane Society.
"This is going to be an amazing event," Humane Society Executive Director Sandi Bartels said. "We tried really hard to make it an event for the whole community."
So far, event has attracted more than 100 participants, with more registering everyday. The number of dogs and people who can participate is practically endless, Bartels said.
In addition to the race, Mutts on the Mississippi will boast special events that start at 9 a.m. in Four Square Park, including a professional agility course demonstration, a canine costume contest, raffles, unicyclist, balloon animal artist, a variety of local dog-related merchandise, as well as area vendors. Community members who aren't participating in the run/walk are invited to join in the celebration in the park that will run until roughly 2:30 p.m.
There also will be doggie pools so the dogs can cool down after their landmark journey across the bridge.
Each participant will receive a Mutts on the Mississippi T-shirt and goodie bag stuffed with dog treats, a leash, the latest copy of Dog Fancy Magazine and many other items.
Each canine partner also will be presented with a commemorative event bandana.
The top dogs also have something to gain. The first dog over the bridge will receive a large gift bag from dog-toy manufacturer, Kong and will be declared the "spokesdog" of the Clinton Humane Society, appearing on all billboards, flyers and other materials.
Prizes also will be awarded to the first humans and their dogs who cross the finish line. The first- place runner will receive a trophy and the second- and third-place runners as well as the first three walkers to finish will receive medals.
The award ceremony will be at noon in Four Square Park.
Those attending should park at Main Avenue and Harding Street in Clinton. Participants will be taken by shuttle across the river to the starting point in Fulton.
The last shuttle will depart from Clinton at 8:30 a.m.
Planning Mutts on the Mississippi has been a whirlwind for Bartels, her staff and volunteers. While they would have liked a whole year to plan, organizers jump started the event planning two months ago after the idea first surfaced and they realized it was too good to pass up.
"We've been working non-stop," Humane Society office support assistant Kim Bielema said. "We wake up in the middle of the night with different ideas because we want this event to be a success."
They've contacted the Guinness Book of World Records for the event to be crowned as the most dogs to cross over a bridge at one time.
"Even if they don't come we can still claim the record because this has never been done before," Bartels said.
Participants will start at 13th Avenue and Third Street in Fulton, running past the windmill then up to Fourth Street before crossing the Iowa 136 bridge into Clinton. Participants will then turn down Roosevelt Street before turning toward Garfield Street. Then runners, walkers and dogs will head to Main Avenue, crossing the finish line at Four Square Park.
The Iowa 136 bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic the day of the event so the swarm of dogs and people can take part in the unique event.
It costs $25 for an individual, $30 for a couple, $50 for a family of up to four and $125 for a corporate team of up to 10 that register before the event. Prices go up $5 in each category for day of the event registration, which will start at 6:30 a.m.
Participants are encouraged to attend a welcome reception and pick up their packets on Friday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Clinton.
Guests will enjoy hors d'oeurves, receive event information, and have the chance to meet other participants at the reception. Late registration also will take place during this time.
Race participants may register online at www.clintonhumanesociety.org.
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This wonderfully feminine fragrance is a gorgeous update on the classic scent. It has a romantic, light air to truly captivate your senses and evoke the warmth of a summer's breeze.
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The CK IN2U 100ml EDT is a sexy and modern scent for a confident, imaginative man.
CK IN2U for Him is a woody oriental fragrance featuring top notes of lime gin fizz, pomelo leaves and frosted tangelo, with heart notes of cocoa, pimento and shiso leaves rounded out by base notes of cool musks, white cedar and ultra-vetiver.
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Get ready to shock with CK One Shock for Him, a rebellious scent with surprising and evocative notes.
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By Jessica Bruha
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — Heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, red roses, teddy bears and jewelry. Yes, it's that time of year again.
Whether you consider it one of the most romantic days of the year or dub it "Single's Awareness Day," Valentine's Day is almost here. And any florist could tell you what a huge economic impact it has for their business.
"It's 35 percent of our business for the year. It's a huge chunk of our business," said Richard Mayeaux, owner of Design 2000 Flowers and Gifts in Norman. "And it all crashes at one time, it all happens at the last minute."
Mayeaux said last year the demand was so high they had to unplug their phone two days prior to the holiday because they couldn't take on any more orders.
"We suggest that people call early because we are on a first-come, first-served basis," he said.
This year could prove to be even busier. Predictions for the number of roses exchanged in the U.S. for the special occasion is up 15 percent from last year, he said.
"They're predicting 238 million roses this year," Mayeaux said.
With the Internet and 24-hour flying refrigerators, that number isn't something hard to believe.
"We're getting flowers from all over the world," he said. "We're especially looking forward to the flowers that are grown locally, here in Oklahoma, from Bear Creek Farms out of Stillwater."
At Mayeaux's shop alone, they are looking at bringing in a little more than 3,000 roses this year. In addition to that, more than 75 percent of the flowers being sold this year at Design 2000 are VeriFlora certified.
"Which means they are grown under green conditions and under green working conditions for the employees," he said. "We try to support a greener floral industry as a whole."
This year Mayeaux said he has seen an increased desire for candy and stuffed animals, which his shop is prepared for. They also have "gorgeous blooming plants" that will be available including tulips, lilies and azaleas.
Another change you might see this year is the addition of a special delivery option. The new option allows customers to choose to have their arrangement delivered at a specific time, for an added cost.
"I think we have all our bases covered for this year," he said. "We're looking forward to a really terrific holiday."
Mayeaux said they are already in panic mode with flowers and vases arriving over a week before the big day. They will even be having a designer flying in to help for the holiday.
"It's a lot of preparation, you have to be really prepared because it all has to just click at one time. Boom. Everybody wants it now so you have to be ready to give it to them," he said.
During the holiday, the flower shop does deliver outside of Norman city limits. For more information visit http://www.design2000online.com/ or call the shop at 405-321-6736.
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At the end of Frank Herbert's final novel,Chapterhouse: Dune, a ship carrying a crew of refugees escapes into the uncharted galaxy, fleeing from a terrifying, mysterious Enemy. The fugitives used genetic technology to revive key figures from Dune's past--including Paul Muad'Dib and Lady Jessica--to use their special talents to meet the challenges thrown at them.
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The San Anselmo Planning Commission will consider allowing the demolition of the building George Lucas donated to the San Ansemo Chamber of Commerce and Lucas' proposal to turn the downtown property into a community park.
The commission, which meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7 at the San Anselmo Council Chambers, will review a permit to demolish the 6,500-square-foot building and plans for an 8,700-square-foot community park.
Last summer, the Star Wars' creator announced he was donating the building, at 535 San Anselmo Avenue, with plans to create a park complete with statues of Indiana Jones and Yoda.
The statues will be placed at the top of a basin in a fountain in the park. The top of the Indiana Jones statue will be more than 10 feet off the ground, according to Blasen Landscape Architecture drawings (which are attached at the right).
The park will include a curved concrete walkway, a lawn area, several shade trees, at least six benches, bike racks, energy efficient lights with timers, a "pet waste station" with a bag dispenser and can, and at least one drinking fountain, according to plans submitted to the town.
San Anselmo-based Blasen Landscape Architecture designed the park, which also includes lighting design by Fairfax-based Anna Kondolf Lighting Design and civil engineering and surveying work by the Novato-based Oberkamper & Associates.
The structure at 535 San Anselmo Avenue is divided into three storefronts. Part of the building was built as a one-story brick structure with four stores in 1916, according to a historical analysis conducted by Michael Corbett (see it attached at the right).
The largest unit in the building was long occupied by the Rossi Brothers Pharmacy from 1931 until it closed in 1989.
The structure was remodeled in 1948, which included a rear addition, façade remodeling and upgrades to the pharmacy space. The other small stores were remodeled after 1999.
San Anselmo Historic Commission Chair Judy Coy told town officials in an e-mail that the most distinctive historical feature of the building is the mural "History of Pharmacy" by Jose Moya del Pina. She said the current plans to relocate the large painting and donate it to the Spain-USA Foundation for display at the Spanish consulate in San Francisco "seems to accomplish" the preservation of the artwork, "albeit not in a local setting."
She added that she would like to see the door handles of 535 San Anselmo Avenue donated to the town's historical museum.
Community members have expressed extensive gratitude toward Lucas for his donation.
Lucas has agreed to donate the statues and pay for the demolition of the building, but he is anticipating community outreach and donations to help build the bulk of the town center project, according to San Anselmo Chamber President Connie Rodgers.
Lucas, who was one of the finalists for the San Anselmo – Fairfax Patch 2012 Person of the Year, made national headlines at the end of last week when it was announced that he is engaged to Mellody Hobson.
Lucas garnered national attention in 2012 for his decision to pull the plug on his plans for Grady Ranch and, more recently, when he sold Lucasfilm to Disney for $4.05 billion.
Lucas has paid for the under-grounding of power lines on Miracle Mile, near the San Rafael border, and reconstructed the building that houses Amazing Grace Music.
Also last summer, Lucas donated a Skywalker Ranch fire engine to the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
Do you think the planning commission should approve the demolition permit and park plans? Tell us in the comments!
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A cold winter chill may dampen but never drown my spirit for adventure along Oregon's less traveled roadways; especially when I've so much wild company to show the way and then drop in at Sauvie Island Wildlife Area just off State Highway 30.
It's an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife site that caters to visitors, according to Asst Mgr., Dan Marvin - those with feathers and those without:
"We have become very popular and the largest part of our visitor-use is non-hunting; people who come out just to look for wildlife. This is quite a recreation resource for that."
State Highway 30 - between Portland and Astoria - may not be the fastest but that's okay by me. The time allows me the freedom to pull off and watch the "B-52's of the waterfowl world" at Trojan Pond, near Rainier, Oregon.
The pond and adjacent nature park with picnic facilities is owned by Portland General Electric and is open to visitors seasonally. You can pull off the highway at the pond and watch the wildlife anytime.
In winter, it's where Tundra Swans seem to fill the sky on six-foot-wingspans and then glide in for a well-deserved break.
Tundra Swans have wintered across this pond for decades and their stark white feathers are an impressive contrast against the otherwise drab backdrop of water and surrounding forest. The big birds really do light up the scene!
Swans mate for life and they arrive in Oregon each winter from their sub-Arctic homes with their families. The adults bring young-of-the-year birds called "signets" that appear mottled with black and gray feathers as though covered in soot.
A little more than four miles past Rainier, just after you cross over Beaver Creek, dive off State Highway 30 onto Beaver Falls Road where waterfall wanderings take over along a lane that provides two falls for the price of one stop.
'Upper' Beaver Falls is easy enough to find; it's mere steps from your car on the left side of this drive. Note the swift flowing cascading rapid just above the main falls that drop 11 feet over basalt rock.
There's a deep pool below that is no doubt a popular swimming hole on warmer days – but not on a January afternoon when snowflakes mingle under a grey-shaded sky.
When you take take this short jaunt keep this fact in mind: the narrow, winding roadway was once the main state highway that was built more than a century ago.
It is one of the last remaining sections of the Old Columbia River Hwy and has 5 originally restored old bridges and two beautiful waterfalls.
Realignment of Highway 30 occurred decades ago and now Beaver Falls Road is a quiet, out of the way and barely noted lane---but perhaps that's not so bad.
Continue your drive less than two miles further and watch for a chain link fence on the left hand side of the roadway.
Lower Beaver Falls is spectacular at nearly 50 feet tall and it drops like a curtain across rugged basalt rock. A word about safety is important for the tall chain link fence separates the roadway from the steep-walled cliff and the creek that flows far below.
There's a narrow pathway that skirts the fence for one hundred yards. This is not for young children or folks afraid of heights and clearly, caution is critical. Trek at your own risk.
Soon, we're back to the highway where the best is yet to come:
11 miles east of Astoria, turn right onto Burnside Road and soon discover a viewing platform that marks the Twilight Eagle Sanctuary. The site offers more than 100 acres of protected wetlands and forest that spread – like an apron – in front of the roadway.
Local photographer Neal Maine loves this place and he has the photos to prove it. He told me that "Paradise isn't a place, but a place you decide to know about." He admitted that he has certainly learned all about this corner of Oregon.
"There isn't anything out there that I don't enjoy! If it flies or tweets or makes a sound – everything's in there – from elk to hummingbirds."
Maine was instrumental in securing the Twilight Sanctuary more than twenty years ago – he called it a "community-based effort" to buy and protect habitat that provides important nesting and wintering roost sites for bald eagles as well as the wetlands that are home to other wildlife.
(Photo courtesy: Neal Maine)
"The vista here is outstanding – maybe one of the best in the lower river. There's always something going on with lots of ducks and geese, egrets and blue herons are always cruising by. You can kind of count on owning it at least for a few minutes when you come here – doesn't draw a crowd."
Highway 30 – The Lower Columbia River Byway - is worth the time that is required to slow down so you can savor places that are off the beaten path. It's an experience that offers so much so close to Portland.


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A fire erupted at the State Department headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, seriously injuring three maintenance workers.
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NORMAN — For the past two municipal election cycles, candidates have been asked their view of the most important issue facing Norman. To a person, all declared water quantity and quality as one of their top agenda items.
That rang true at the city council meeting this week. Two decades ago, Norman City Council members wouldn't have taken up, much less passed, an ordinance regulating lawn fertilizer.
Today, nearly every discussion is viewed under the prism of water. The lake level, currently at 1,031 feet, is monitored daily. Outdoor watering rules, in place for the first time ever this early in the year, will likely be more restrictive.
The council's 7-2 vote reflects concern that the fertilizer restrictions should have been educational and not mandatory. However, voluntary restrictions have not always worked for water use. We're not sure how they would be any different for fertilizer use.
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INDIANAPOLIS — House Democrats who had to pay more than $100,000 in fines after they walked out of the Indiana Statehouse won't get the help they sought from the Indiana Supreme Court.
Today, the court ruled that would be inappropriate for the judicial branch to invade the authority of the legislature over the fines dispute.
The ruling upholds an earlier trial court decision that said legislative leaders have "exclusive constitutional authority" to compel attendance and levy a fine against those who don't comply.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Dickson wrote the majority opinion: "For courts to get involved in such a legislative function would amount to the type of 'constitutionally impermissible judicial interference with the internal operations of the legislative branch' which we have rejected in the past."
In January, after hearing arguments in the case brought by House Democrats, the court had urged House leaders to resolve the matter internally. But no compromise was ever struck.
The dispute centers on fines levied by Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma against House Democrats in 2011 and 2012 who refused to come to the House floor. In doing so, they left the legislative body without a quorum and unable to do business. House Democrats later filed suit against state Auditor Tim Berry, who collected the fines by withholding money from legislators' paychecks.
The 2011 walkout by Democrats successfully stalled a "right to work" bill that bars employers from requiring workers to enter into union contracts. The legislation was revived in 2012 and passed, despite protests from Democrats and labor supporters.
In the 2012 election, Republicans swept up both the House and Senate races, sending super-majorities to both chambers and giving the GOP enough votes to create a quorum on their own.
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Bar owner plans to open pub at Manchester DAV hall
Robert Provencher has acquired the building and has undertaken substantial interior renovations for the 41-seat facility.
The DAV owned the building for years and operated a bar there, one of the few DAV chapters in the country to have one. It closed last November.
He is now trying to get control of the parking lot, which actually sits on city land, a former railroad right-of-way.
The DAV had a license to use the land from the city. Earlier this week, a committee of aldermen tabled Provencher's request for a similar license, asking city officials to place a value on the property. It's likely to come up again next month.
He said he hopes to draw customers from the nearby apartments, including a housing complex for veterans that is going up on Somerville Street. He said he tried to maintain DAV logos in the interior, but the organization refused.
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If I were to describe Cancun in one word I would say "FUNtastic!!"
Your Cancun vacation experience starts when you get your first glimpse of Cancun's beaches through the window of your plane. As it is about to land, you start seeing the colors on the ocean and your eyes won't believe it! It seems like a huge canvas painted with colors that are beyond your imagination and the best part of it is that you are almost there!
Many people don't know that Cancun is basically an island connected to mainland through two small bridges. It's shaped in the form of a "7" and is surrounded by water. On one side you'll see the Nichupte Lagoon, which is a perfect area for motorized water activities, and on the other side you'll have THE most beautiful white sand beaches in the Mexican Caribbean. The beach is the perfect place to enjoy a frozen margarita, lay back, and feel the cool breeze run through your hair.
Besides the beaches, there are plenty other activities you can enjoy around Cancun with your family, your loved one or with friends. Here are just a few:
1. Head to the biggest souvenir market called Mercado 28 (Market 28) where you will find all kinds of Mexican handcrafts, souvenirs, Mexican sombreros and many things you will want to take back home. This is a great place to walk among the locals and visit mainland.
2. Visit The Tequila Museum within Kukulcan Plaza, which displays more than 500 different types of tequila and offers a brief explanation of the tequila making process and a tequila tasting.
3. If you are celebrating something special, then dinner at Restaurante Lorenzillo's is a must. You will find world class seafood and lobster and dinner is served by the lagoon in a romantic scenery, perfect for an anniversary or any celebration.
4. Cancun's nightlife can be found in the "Party Center" in the hotel zone. You may have a difficult time trying to choose a nightclub so I would recommend Coco Bongo or Mandala – two of the best places, in my opinion, in town where you can dance until the sun rises.
Once you've been to Cancun it will be difficult to find another place that will take your breath away…trust me.
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Fan Confidence Poll: January 21st, 2013By
2012 Record: 95-67 (804 RS, 668 RA, 96-66 pythag. record), won AL East, swept in ALCS
Top stories from last week:
- The Yankees handled most of their arbitration business last week, agreeing to one-year contracts with Phil Hughes ($7.15M), Boone Logan ($3.15M), and Joba Chamberlain ($1.875M) . David Robertson did not reach an agreement, so the two sides filed salary figures with the league.
- Injury News: Alex Rodriguez (hip) had surgery and there was minimal cartilage damage. Derek Jeter (ankle) has been cleared to resume baseball activities.
- The Mariners traded for Mike Morse, whom the Yankees had some interest in acquiring. The Nationals signed Rafael Soriano, gifting the Yankees another supplemental first round draft pick. New York signed Reegie Corona and Thomas Neal to minor league deals.
- Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano, and Frankie Cervelli will participate in the World Baseball Classic this spring. Andy Pettitte is not on the Team USA roster, however.
- Jorge Posada will not attempt a comeback, but he will be in camp as a guest instructor during Spring Training.
- The owners have tentatively approved three rule changes. Once the union signs off they will be implemented in 2013.
Please take a second to answer the poll below and give us an idea of how confident you are in the team. You can view the interactive Fan Confidence Graph anytime via the nav bar above, or by clicking here. Thanks in advance for voting.
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+1 for Minimal Cartilage Damage!
Baseline 7, although I saw some pics of Joel Hanrahan's walk through Fenway looking shockingly like both "failed Red Sox closer Eric Gagne" and "failed Red Sox starter Josh Beckett", so that made me feel pretty good about life as a Yankee fan…
Sure its from a few weeks ago and hat tip to NoMaas, but worth floating here to brighten spirits on a Monday.
Was at a 5 last week. Thomas Neal signing is very intriguing to me. Marlins seem to be going with Pierre in CF; I wonder if Justin Ruggiano would be available at some point next season if he regresses. Even with a down year, Ruggiano could be a cheap, helpful piece for 2014.
I really like Cervelli, and I prefer Romaine/Cervelli to be the catching combo to start the season. But the fact that Cervelli is in WBC means Stewart is on MLB roster, and maybe Romine will get a shot in ST. Which is good.
I really liked the idea of Morse at the beginning, but in retrospect, giving up prospects for a DH/1B, which we have enough of, is not very appealing.
I wish Teixeira would go to ST after last year; I hope he rediscovers himself in WBC.
I think we're all hoping Tex's "Spring Slump" now starts in March.
how can you feel good with the "catching tandem"…what a joke.
I feel good. There are 23 other players outside of the catchers.
No more shrugs!
And some of those other 23 are actually really good pitchers. Definite hug.
from now on, every time I plan on *shruging*, I will insert a *wanking motion*… helps set the tone, methinks
I'm surprised they don't have a.viable catcher. I thought they'll get someone good or at least solid but no they're going to go with what they have smh.
It seems to me many are thinking the Yanks are going to loose a lot of offensive production behind the plate. Yes there will not be as many HR, but Martin drove in very few runs when not hitting HRs. He averaged about 1 rbi every 21 or so ABs when not homering. That is a lot of non productive outs. Also according to Fan Graphs his defense was not all that great, although those opinions are always up for debate. This is not "Posada" offense that is being replaced.
They've overcome plenty of weak spots over the last two decades.
tough to feel good given the overall direction laid out by ownership
The direction of trying to field a championship contender? Hal said that they are aiming for this budget provided that they field a championship-contender.
What about the fake-to-second-fake-to-left-center-backflip-360-gainer pick off move? Are they gonna outlaw that one too?
Dead horse is dead.
Remaining at 4 til they get a convincing RH bat, either 4th OF or DH. Might not be until the trade deadline. Pitching is potentially good, but not that good. They do have to make up for the lost runs, preferably with someone that shows up in the postseason (if they get there).
It was reported last week K Long was working with Youkilis on his stance. Still not swayed though.
A 4th OF is going to take you from a 4 to what?
What is your scale that you have less than 50% confidence in the Yankees?
I voted an 8 because this team is finally starting to deviate from their reckless spending, and they were ranked 11th in BA's prospect rankings despite a down year from many of their top prospects. Long term, the hope is that they will spend big yet wisely at the same time as they build a good farm system. If they can do this, there is no reason why they won't compete for the World Series every year.
My main concern right now is how they are handling the Granderson/Cano situation. The Yankees need to get rid of their team policy of not signing players to extensions. Letting Cano hit the FA market before talking extension with him is going to cost the team millions of dollars and could create a situation where in 8 years or so, we have an A-Rod situation of dead weight taking up a large chunk of our payroll.
Unfortunately, at this point, I don't think Cano would accept a contract extension per Boras.
And if he did, it probably wouldn't be at a discount. I'm not sure they'll be able to reach an agreement with him when he becomes a FA. I'm just hoping they find a good fill in at a reasonable cost if he does leave. Hopefully Adams or Joseph continue to develop and can at least be adequate till they re-tool. I'm not as concerned if they let Granderson walk.
Truth. we are about 30 months removed from a time where Cano would take an extension. The Boras effect.
Last year my 6 proved to be prophetic and since last year's very disappointing apple sauce choking squad has obviously gotten worse I had to go with a 5. Minus Soriano, Swisher, Martin, and Aroid plus Pukelis, I can easily see this squad missing the playoffs all together.
This is silly of me, but random question for you. Do you ever take a look at the blog list Mike was kind enough to provide for other teams? Do you ever read what they're concerns are like or their comments?
Don't waste your time. I'm mildly surprised dalelama is literate enough to comment here. I don't think branching out is his thing.
Why would that be relevant? The Yanks are the only team I root for.
It would be relevant as to gain perspective on how the Yanks compare to the rest of the league so you don't make asinine comments like, "I can easily see this squad missing the playoffs all together." To be knowledgeable about something, you need to take a look at the whole.
Perhaps they do miss the playoffs, but it won't be…"easily."
Wouldn't losing ARod be a good thing in your world?
No, Arod is fine during the regular season as was Swisher. It is the post season during which time they both uderperform.
You complain about ARod plenty during the regular season too.
You're just bummed that he's going to be out until July and you'll have to find someone else to complain about.
I vote 9, and will continue to vote a 9 until something drastically bad happens.
I'm of the opinion that while the Yanks will be missing some of their power, they may end up being a more diverse offense. Some of the games they won with HR last year, they may lose this year. But some of the games they lost due to RISPFail/Strikeouts/not moving the runner over and getting him in, they might win this season.
You'll still get 100+ HR from Cano, Grandy and Teix (assuming health).
We won't get the HR out of catcher, but I think they'll make contact and hit in RISP situations.
Gardner and Ichiro might not hit 20 HR between them, but they'll steal bases, cover ground in OF, take the extra base and put pressure on the opposing team.
Youk will be fine.
DH should be used as a weigh station vs. LHP. Sign an old DH slugger type (Giambino?(just for shits and giggles)) for RHP.
With the deep rotation and lockdown bullpen keeping us in games, I still see this as a 90+ win team.
Toronto will be better, but things have to really break right for them to be division contenders.
Baltimore will be good, but they can't possibly be that good in 1 run games again.
Boston will be pesky, but not a strong team.
Tampa loses Shields, but has good depth. Their offense is substandard and still relies on Longoria playing 150+ games.
Baseline 7.
Still a 6. Yeah we made it to the final 4, but last season's over and point blank, we haven't improved our team, while just getting older. What's being done by ownership can't inspire "confidence." I think we'll compete, but not seriously contend this year nor next, and I feel like ownership is okay with that, while the fans are not.
Key pieces (Swisher, Martin, Soriano) lost this offseason, not very confident that Ichiro and Youklis come close to making up for that.
Key pieces (Mariano, Pettitte, Jeter, A-Rod, Pineda, Romine, Gardner and to some degree CC coming back from injury, but who knows how effective or durable they will be when they return.
The only current offensive constants are Cano and Granderson, both of whom possibly will not be around in 2014, with nothing imminently pending in the farm to take their spots and make up for that productivity and durability.
While this is all disconcerting, what makes it worse is that we don't even have enough in our farm to get someone substantial (Upton or possibly Stanton) who can assist us this year and to potentially absorb the blow when Granderson and Cano leave for greener (pun intended) pastures. While we can be hopeful that Sanchez, Montgomery, Marshall, Heathcott, Williams, Austin, and Depaula, all take steps forward, we also have to wonder whether Banuelos, Campos, Betances etc. bounce back as well.
I just want you all to know that I'm "that guy" who votes 10 every week.
I've had no reason to go above a six since the end of last season. Nothing big, no additions, nothing exciting


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Clover School District launches mobile app
CLOVER Clover School District last week launched its CSD Mobile App, an all-in-one information source for parents, students, staff and community. Created by ParentLink, the app was developed to provide direct access to district information on a mobile device.
CSD is one of only a few districts in South Carolina and the first in the Charlotte metro region to offer a mobile app to its students, parents and community.
"Our choice to go mobile goes directly back to our mission to improve student performance," said CSD superintendent Dr. Marc Sosne. "Enabling our parents and students to connect with the district in real-time, at their own convenience magnifies engagement. We believe this resource will help in terms of transparency and parent interaction."
The CSD Mobile App provides password-protected access for student and parents to see live grade and attendance information. From the app, users can also set their own grade and assignment requirements, a feature which allows the parent or student to be immediately alerted through a push notification if a student's score or grade drops below that self-selected threshold.
Other app features include: district and school news, district alerts, sports scores and schedules, calendar information, a tipline for users, school directories and staff contact information, links to social media sites and more.
The CSD Mobile App is free for users and available for download on iPhone or iPad and Android devices.
Pre-K, kindergarten registration to begin
CLOVER Clover School District pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration is scheduled for the week of March 3. Parents should register their children at their current elementary school assignment based on the 2013-14 attendance lines.
Registration hours vary by school.
• Bethel Elementary: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday.
• Bethany Elementary: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday.
• Crowders Creek Elementary: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday -Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
• Griggs Road Elementary: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday.
• Kinard Elementary: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday.
• Larne Elementary: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday.
To be eligible for pre-K, children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2014. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2014.
Parents should bring the child's legal birth certificate copy with the state seal, two proofs of residency with the name and address of the parent registering the child, and up-to-date immunization records when registering.
Parents not sure where to register their child can use the district's address locator at clover.k12.sc.us to identify their correct school assignment.
For more information, call 803-810-8013.
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CLOVER Clover native Lelia Jackson will award the second annual LANDIS Scholarship to a deserving Clover High School senior.
Jackson, a 1983 graduate of CHS, named the scholarship after her father, Landis Jackson, who worked in the Clover school district for many years.
Students applying for the Lifting And Navigating Determined Inspired Students Scholarship must demonstrate volunteer community service, exhibit leadership skills and have a financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Students should see the Clover High School guidance department for additional details. Applications are due to the CHS guidance department by April 9.
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Tractor Supply Co. has announced the second annual Growing Scholars program in partnership with the National FFA Foundation. Last year, Tractor Supply customers donated $362,324, resulting in 284 scholarships awarded to FFA members in their pursuit of a college degree.
The Growing Scholars program will be supported nationally by each of the more than 1,245 Tractor Supply and Del's Feed & Farm Supply stores Feb. 14-23, which includes National FFA Week. Tractor Supply customers can donate $1 or more at store registers during the checkout process to support local FFA chapters and their members. Ninety percent of funds raised through Tractor Supply's Growing Scholars program will be utilized to fund scholarships for FFA members. The remaining 10 percent of donations will benefit state FFA organizations.
To be eligible for the scholarship program, students must be FFA members and either high school seniors or a freshman, sophomore or junior college student seeking a two- or four-year degree or other specialized training program. Major areas of study will also be considered when determining scholarship recipients.
In addition to the Growing Scholars program, Tractor Supply and the National FFA Foundation have many other joint initiatives, including the FFA horse evaluation career development event, National FFA Week and the annual National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference. At an individual store level, Tractor Supply continually hosts fund-raising events and works closely with local FFA chapters and high school agriculture advisers to provide resources and leverage synergies.
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By Mark Gaughan
Buffalo Bills General Manager Buddy Nix said two weeks ago he wanted to keep cornerback and kick return ace Leodis McKelvin.
The Bills got it done just three days before McKelvin was due to become an unrestricted free agent.
The Bills reached a four-year contract agreement with McKelvin that is worth just over $20 million, a league source told The Buffalo News. The deal includes $7.5 million of guaranteed money.
McKelvin started four games for the Bills at cornerback last season before missing the last three games to a groin injury. McKelvin led the NFL in punt returns with an 18.7-yard average. He became the first Bills player to return two punts for touchdowns in a season.
McKelvin's deal signals the Bills' regard for him as a worthy starter in the secondary opposite cornerback Stephon Gilmore. Nix said as much last month.
"Leodis has got to have some help, but he's a big-time returner," said Nix. "I think Leodis will be a candidate for that spot."
McKelvin had a pretty good year as a first-time starter at cornerback in 2010. The next season he had two poor games early in the year (against Oakland and Cincinnati) and the Bills pulled him from the starting lineup after five games.
He entered the 2012 season working mostly as a slot cornerback. Former defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt thought the inside defensive position would allow McKelvin to be more instinctive without worrying so much about deep sideline balls. However, the Bills' No. 2 corner, Aaron Williams, struggled early, allowing five TD passes in the Bills' first five games.
McKelvin took over for Williams midway through the eighth game of the season and then started four more games before going out with a groin injury. McKelvin didn't allow any significant completions in those starts.
Whether Williams will get a chance to compete at corner is uncertain. Nix raised the prospect of shifting him to safety.
McKelvin was the 11th overall pick in the 2008 draft. He has 33 starts in 64 career games.
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There is an event that my older boys look forward to every year. This event is attended by more than 125 teens — boys and girls — who come clad in their least favorite clothing. Long sleeves and pants are recommended; closed toe shoes are required.Why do they do this curious thing?
Because they are about to spend an hour and a half split into two teams running around a muddy field playing the most massive and intense game of capture the flag I've ever seen complete with arm bands, inflatable toys, and an incomprehensible set of rules. We live in a very rural area, so getting that many kids in one place for one purpose is no mean feat. In fact, about half of the participants are international students at the local boarding school.
This year one of my boys aged up into the youth group that participates. Was he pumped about being in middle school? Nah. Was he excited to be in the big kids' youth group? Mildly. What had him most thrilled and dominated his conversation was Storm the Heights. He strategized, he plotted, he and his friends laid out game plans that included immense amounts of caffeine and sugary treats loaded with food coloring to make themselves hyper.
It's hard to describe just how much enthusiasm is attached to this event by local kids. I've tried to figure out the appeal. After all, these kids are getting pummeled by each other, they're trampled, they're elbowed, they're covered in mud from head to toe. My eldest ended up with a black eye he didn't even remember acquiring.
I figure a little parent-sanctioned risk is a good thing. Kids are natural thrill seekers anyway, so providing a structured setting for being a bunch of wildcats (complete with an EMT on site- HALLELUJAH!) is an outlet for the kids' biological urge to be nutso.