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MLS Playoffs
In this edition of my blog, I am going to look back on the regular season and the best highlights of my team -- and some of my own.
I am going to talk also of the playoffs push for our last for games of the regular season.
It has been a long season and we are now in the last two months of it and it is all very close in the standings.
But let's start from the beginning. First home opener at PPL Park and my comeback in this beautiful stadium playing in my favorite jersey. I could not have dreamed of a better scenario than scoring the opening goal in my first game. This moment will be always in my memory because it was a beautiful feeling that I missed the previous year.
We started the season with a loss at home but got back on track right away with our first win in Colorado. Nobody was betting on us to have a great season and make the playoffs this year after losing our home opener against Sporting Kansas City but I think after winning this away game, lots of people were probably surprised and it gave us lots of positve energy to continue playing this way. In my experience, the way your team kicks off the new season always points to how well you do during the course of it, and after three games we had two wins and just one loss.
During the whole season , we always stayed in the top five of MLS' Eastern Conference standings, which as you know are the spots for the playoffs. And what helped us doing this was to be consistent. We had our best result of the year in the month of June. We were undefeated; in four matches we amassed two wins and two ties. One of those wins was against our big rival the New York Red Bulls.
It was a long time since the Union had beaten New York. It was a great game and we beat them, 3-0. I was very happy after this game, of course because of the win but also because I provided the assist on the last goal by Antoine Hoppenot. Antoine sits next to me in the locker room and is a personal friend of mine.
To see him score his first home goal and be able to give him the assist was fantastic.
This season did not always go the way we wanted, and between the middle of August to the middle of September our results were not the best and we didn't get lots of points. For the first time we lost two games in a row, first in San Jose and the following weekend at home against Houston. Those unfortunate results put us in a bad position and out of the playoffs position.
After the Houston game, the team had a weekend off to recharge our batteries and start the push to finish strong in these last games of the regular season.
And the first of those five games was away in Kansas City. Since our last two bad performances, nobody pictured us winning this game. But all of us in the team knew that we were capable of beating Kansas City on their home field. If we wanted to be a part of the playoffs we needed a positive result here. And that's what we did. We won 1-0. This result put us in the playoff but it is not over yet. There is still a long way to go.
This next home game against Toronto is huge. And after that we are going to D.C. United and Montreal and then the rubber match as it's called at PPL Park on Oct. 26 against Kansas City -- again.
We are going all your support for this final sprint to the playoffs. I know I want to make it and say I helped the Philadelphia Union qualify for the second time.
Talk to you all soon...hopefully at playoff time.
Merci Beaucoup
Sebastien Le Toux, No. 11
Coming off a home win against D.C. United, we traveled to New York. It is our last meeting with the Red Bulls in the regular season and we needed a great performance against a direct opponent for the playoffs. I thought we had one of our best collective performances on defense against one of the best teams in the league. The final score was 0-0. I had a good opportunity in the second half. I received a loose ball in the air, took a good first touch on top of the box and shot from distance. The ball smashed the crossbar but didn't go in. It was our best chance but unfortunately we share the points at the end.
The next weekend we were again on the road. This time we played in New England. We played a very poor first half and New England was in leading, 1-0. We attacked much stronger the second half and quickly tied the game with a goal from Danny Cruz. This goal gave us more energy to continue to attack and after a shot from Sheanon Williams who hit the post, the ball came back right at my shin and I scored. Unfortunately, I was called offside by a foot. After my goal was called back, Conor Casey scored another one. He got to a loose ball in the box after the goalkeeper and their defender collided and found the net. Surprisingly the referee whistled for a foul on the goalkeeper and didn't allow the goal, which in my opinion was totally a good goal.
This wrong call was the turning point of this game and New England took advantage of our team frustration to score few goals. Final score 5-1, this was our worst result of the season.
Back home against Montreal. It's our second meeting versus the Impact. We lost the first 5-3 earlier in the season so everybody was hoping for lots of goals. But the opposite happened, and the game ended 0-0. We had some good combinations offensively but didn't find the net. The highlight of this game for me, was when the Montreal defender, Hassoun Camara, elbowed me in the face 10 minutes into the game. It is the first time that this happen to me, and I was close to getting a concussion, but luckily for me just my jaw and teeth were touched. I remained in the game but felt sore for few days.
Next game was our last long road trip to the west coast in San Jose. It's never easy to play far away from home with three hours difference but we needed to get points here. We didn't get off to the best start and the Earthquakes took the lead early, courtesy of former Union player Shea Salinas. We didn't have much opportunity in the first half but came back more offensive in the second half. Shortly after the half, San Jose midfielder Baca received a red card for a hard tackle. This call helped us to get more opportunities to score but the woodwork was not our friend this game. Twice we hit the post, first with an effort by Keon Daniel and after a header from Sheanon Williams. San Jose stayed strong defensively and we could not score and lost this game.
This was a disappointing result and we needed a big response at home against Houston Dynamo.
We played a very good first half, answering the physical plays form Houston who decided to make this game ugly. But in the first half we should have been up, 1-0. Keon Daniel took a fantastic free kick which went straight into the net, but the referee deemed there to have been a foul on the Houston goalkeeper. It's not the first time this season that we had a goal called back and it changed this game again. Houston scored a header in the second half, off of a free kick. We were unable to respond and lost this very important game.
We are not in the best position right now, tied for sixth in the Eastern Conference. Everything is still possible, but we need a big reaction in the final five games of the regular season to make the playoffs.
I hope I will give you some great news in my next blog.
Thanks for following me and supporting the team.
Merci beaucoup !!
Sebastien Le Toux No. 11


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Richard A. Dean, 74, of McAlester, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at McAlester Regional Health Center.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Yale Church of God in Yale, officiated by the Rev. Michael Clark.
Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, in Stillwater.
Funeral services are under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service.
Born Feb. 18, 1938, in Yale, he was the son of Frank Wilham and Elmina Lynch Dean. He attended schools in Yale. He lived in Yale and Oregon and several places all over the United States. He worked on an oil derrick in Drumwright and drove a truck for the local Dr. Pepper distributor. He later became a self-employed brick layer and worked on many of the buildings on the Oklahoma State University campus. He retired when he was 55. He was a member of the Yale Church of God.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Linda and Jim Hurst, of Athens, Pa., Rosalie and David Boggs, of Oolagah, Rick and Athena Dean, of Tulsa, and Bobby Stimits, of Florida; brother and sister-in-law, Ferlan and Yvonne Dean, of Yale; sister, Marie Blackwell, of Manford; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daugher, Kimberly Eslick; sister, Mary Lou Roberts; and grandson, Kye Thompson.
Pallbearers will be, Gary Hammock, Orvil Akins, Darin Dean, Kevin Dean, Jon Cooper and Bill Thompson.
Honorary pallbearer is Scotty Stutzman.

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Larry Paul Evans, 68 of Corbin, formerly of Barbourville, was born in Knox County, on May 16, 1945, to the late Walter and Cindy Carroll Evans and departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2013, in the Baptist Health Care of Corbin Hospital. He was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed hanging out at Spur Oil and visiting with people.
In addition to his parents, three brothers, Claude Evans, Ernie Evans, and Kenneth Evans, preceded him in death.
He was survived by six brothers: Gary Evans and Pete Evans, both of Barbourville, Richard Evans of Rockdale, Texas, Rick Evans and wife Jessica, of Corbin, Tony Evans of Mason, Mich., and Edward Brady Evans and wife Mary Lou, of Holt, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services for Mr. Larry Evans will be conducted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the Barbourville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Reed Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in the Goodin Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Barbourville Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Friends may call at the Barbourville Funeral Home today (Monday) from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour at 1.
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Blueberry French Toast Recipe
- 12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 12 Eggland's Best Eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes.
- Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch until smooth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries burst. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast. Yield: 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
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This is the casserole version of a great french toast recipe I have made. This has been a family and extended family favorite from the first time I tried it this way. My sister's family has a weekend pig roast every year and I make Sunday brunch. This is always on the menu and I always get requests for the recipe.
I have been making this recipe for years and it always receives rave reviews. When we are having breakfast buffets at my office, I am always asked to bring it. I use reduced fat cream cheese and I double the recipe for the sauce because we usually run out. We debate whether it is breakfast food or dessert.
I have been making this recipe for years and it always receives rave reviews. When we are having breakfast buffets at my office, I am always asked to bring it. I use reduced fat cream cheese and I double the recipe for the sauce because we usually run out.
This is an awesome breakfast casserole. We enjoy it in the summer using fresh picked blueberries. I freeze blueberries and when the holidays come, I have a wonderful morning treat for my family. Taste of Home Field Editor
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Hazelbrook House
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Rooms at the Hazelbrook House are a cut above those on offer at the neighboring B&Bs along Lower Gardiner Street. And in their rate category, with double rooms in low season cheaper than their hostel equivalent, they stand out from the pack.
Staying in one of the Hazelbrook House's 34 rooms is a bit like staying at the home of a fastidiously clean, though aesthetically indifferent (and somewhat disorganized) aunt. The lines are clean here. Duvets and pillows are uniform white. Furniture is of IKEA-ish pressboard. Discounting the curtains, there's not a pattern in sight.
In other words, although the Hazelbrook's nonsmoking rooms will not be winning an interior design award anytime soon, they're fine, and they come equipped with standard amenities, including coffee and tea facilities, and a TV. The private bathrooms, in all rooms, are equally fine. Rooms facing Lower Gardiner Street have large, old-fashioned windows (read: they let in more noise). The back rooms are quieter, but not as bright, as the windows are smaller.
A full complimentary Irish breakfast (cereal, bacon, eggs, toast, coffee and tea) and free Wi-Fi sweeten the deal. There are free parking spots as well, which have to be reserved in advance. Regarding the hotel's organizational challenges, let's just say it's best to confirm your reservation before arrival.
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SEYMOUR — Clark County went 3-for-3 in sectional championship games on Saturday.
Jeffersonville, Clarksville and Borden all won sectional titles, punching their tickets for regionals next Saturday.
Jeff (23-3) whipped rival New Albany (15-9) for the second time this season, beating the Bulldogs 63-50 for the Class 4A Seymour crown. Jacquari Chandler scored 19 points for the Red Devils, including 11 in the fourth quarter to help the Devils clinch their third crown in four years and their 37th overall.
The Devils will face No. 4 Evansville Harrison (23-1) in the second semifinal at Saturday's Seymour Regional. Harrison defeated Jeff 73-70 on Feb. 3.
Class 2A No. 8 Clarksville (19-5) won its first sectional title since 1986 with a 46-38 victory over Paoli (14-9) at the Class 2A Crawford County Regional. The Generals overcame a 15-12 halftime deficit by outscoring the Rams 16-3 from the free throw line.
The Generals will battle No. 10 Linton-Stockton (21-3) — a surprise 47-40 winner over No. 5 Sullivan — in Saturday's second Southridge Regional semifinal at approximately noon.
Class A No. 10 Borden (21-3) beat Lanesville 59-50 for its second straight sectional title and its fourth in six year. The Braves had four scorers in double-figures, led by Cody Bachman's 18.
The Braves will face Orleans (13-10) in Saturday's first semifinal at the Loogootee Regional. Borden defeated the Bulldogs 37-36 on the road on Jan. 25.


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By BRIAN SMITH
HUDSON OAKS — Council members here are expected to go into executive session during tonight's regular council meeting to discuss the position of city administrator.
The meeting is slated to begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
The council opted not to renew former city administrator Sheri Campbell-Husband's contract during the council's last meeting March 28. A settlement agreement was approved during a special called meeting last week.
Assistant City Administrator Patrick Lawler was named interim city administrator during the special meeting.
The council is also expected to consider approval of a public pool ordinance. According to a staff report, the opening of Splash Kingdom Wild West Waterpark forced the city to create the ordinance because it is the only public pool in the city.
If approved, the ordinance establishes health and sanitation regulations for public swimming pools, spas, and interactive water features and fountains within the City. The water park is expected to open later this spring.
In a related item, amending the city's fee schedule is also on the agenda for the meeting. The creation of the public pool ordinance required the establishment of an inspection fee for public pools, which will be $125. Updates to residential irrigation fees, which was listed incorrectly, and public works improvement fees, which were required by the city's subdivision ordinance but not listed on the fee schedule, are expected to be approved.
Council is also expected to consider spending 2012 Water Improvement Bond funds on the Dyegard No.2 tie-in project.
Council approved a list of projects to be financed by the 2012 Water Improvement Program last year.
Originally, $1.15 million was designated for the Red Eagle surface water plant project, but unforeseen delays in acquiring property needed to construct the plant has allowed staff to focus attention into the Dyegard tie-in project.
Once completed, the Dyegard tie-in will provide approximately 200,000 gallons of water capacity per day to the Hudson Oaks distribution system. The project includes the construction of an 8-inch water line, the addition of plant piping, plant electrical improvements and two 25-horsepower pumps.
The improvements to the plant will allow water production from Dyegard to pass into the Hudson Oaks system. It will also allow surface water to be passed to the Dyegard system should the need arise due to equipment or mechanical failure. This improvement provides a significant increase in the reliability of both water systems.


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By Tim Graham
What in the world is going on with Manti Te'o? How did the journalism process abet this mess? And why would the Buffalo Bills still be interested in drafting him?
Those are a few of the questions Shredd and Ragan talked with me about this morning on 103.3 The Edge in Buffalo.
The preposterous tale of Te'o's fictitious dead girlfriend has been transcendent with all of the intriguing elements: Notre Dame mythology, an outlandish social-media hoax, too many unanswered questions.
Have a listen to the 22-minute audio clip as we try to get our minds around this amazing story.


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Black metal anyone?
Black metal anyone?
Black metal anyone?AllenC on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 2:54pm
I used to listen to it a little but now that I listen to Liquidmetal on XM I am becoming more and more a fan of it.
Black metal anyone?mothman on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 9:48am
cradle of filth is the best black metal band ever
Black metal anyone?Zarka on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 9:12pm
I listen to a lot of Black Metal prefferably Slayer, Venom, Cradle of Filth etc.
Black metal anyone?mothman on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 9:40pm
cradle of filth has been a black metal band since they first start they even have a song named black metal
Black metal anyone?melefecent on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 3:38pm
yes, cof is most definately black metal
Black metal anyone?Bishop on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 7:11pm
Cradle of Filth, while really good, is not black metal. I think Emperor is, they're good. I like Amon Amarth, are they black metal? Um... Hecate Enthroned, Mayhem, maybe Borknagar. I don't consider Dimmu Borgir black metal, but I like them.
Black metal anyone?ScreamBloodyGore on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 6:17pm
Eh, for the most part I don't get into to it, and alot of the guys crack me up with their lyrics, but some of my favorites would have to be King Diamond/Mercyful Fate, Celtic Frost, Darkthrone, Bathory Mayhem, and while I don't consider them black metal by any means (their early thrash and NWOBHM to me) you cant forget the band that gave the name to the genre VENOM
Edited by ScreamBloodyGore on 4/19/2007 at 04:17 EST
Black metal anyone?Ozzette on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 6:24pm
I just got a cd from a friend, from Goatwhore...what are they considered?
Black metal anyone?ScreamBloodyGore on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 6:38pm
Black metal...theire pretty good, some consider them death metal though.


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There's no better way to learn about where your food comes from than by talking to the folks who grow it. And with that, the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market will offer an opportunity to engage with food producers on a weekly basis starting in July by inviting you straight to the source—the farm.
40 Chefs Celebrate the Start of Summer at CUESA
It's a family affair at CUESA's Fourth Annual Summer Celebration as local chefs and bartenders pay tribute to the summer bounty of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market by featuring six of our favorite culinary families: berries, cucurbits, grains and legumes, alliums, leaves and flowers, and stone fruits.
Garlic Scapes Make Their Farmers Market Debut
Like most Ferry Plaza Farmers Market regulars, I get excited to see cherries, blueberries, and early peach varieties popping up at stands in May. And while I have been known to wax poetic about the perfect apricot, it's the brief appearance of garlic scapes in late spring that really gets me weak in the knees.
Fruit or Vegetable? Sweet and Savory Uses for Rhubarb
April is the perfect time to take in the sights, smells, and tastes of spring at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. I get a lot of inspiration by checking out what the chefs are buying, so I was intrigued when I noticed Jonathan Black, Chef de Cuisine at Quince, loading up his cart this week with delicate pea shoots —blossoms still attached — and crates of rhubarb.
Market Watch: Rich and Creamy Goose Eggs Large Enough For Two
Since the first year of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in 1993, Eatwell Farm has been a favorite stop for market shoppers seeking out beautiful organic vegetables, fresh and dried lavender, strawberries and, in the summer months, heirloom tomatoes. They have also become well known for their delicious pastured chicken eggs. So when I spotted goose eggs at Eatwell's stand on Saturday, I was intrigued to hear more about how they fit into the farm's ecosystem.
Market Watch: Calçot Onions Make Their Spring Debut
After several months of braising greens, earthy roots, and winter squash, March is finally here, bringing with it the promise of new seasonal treats around every corner of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. It's my favorite month to explore the bright flavors of spring and challenge myself to find a new ingredient to add to my seasonal favorites. My pick for this week — Calçot onions (pronounced "kal-sot") — comes from farmers Marty Jacobsen and Janet Brown at Allstar Organics.
Market Watch: Looking Forward to Spring with Chef Yoni Levy
Though it's only been open for a couple of months, Alta CA, the latest addition to the Daniel Patterson Group of restaurants, seems to have hit its stride. Executive Chef Yoni Levy stopped by the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market to tell me about what he and his crew have been up to and what he is most looking forward to as spring approaches.
Market Watch: Spanish Inspired Winter Favorites with Chef Mat Schuster
On Saturday, February 22, Mat Schuster, executive chef and owner of Canela Bistro and Wine Bar, will be in the CUESA Classroom to demonstrate Spanish inspired ways to use winter produce. In addition to demonstrating three of his favorite dishes—a traditional tortilla, clams cooked in Cava, and a winter gazpacho – he'll also come armed with Spanish pantry items and talk about how to use these ingredients to compliment the seasonal flavors of the late winter market.
Market Watch: A Symphony of Bittersweet Flavors
From kumquats and blood oranges to sweet, fragrant green garlic, lemony sorrel and punchy dandelion greens, winter at the farmers market is a symphony of bittersweet flavors. This month at CUESA and the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market we'll be celebrating the bitter, the sweet, and everything in between.
Market Watch: Little Apple Granola
In 1999, Dan Lehrer and his wife Joanne Krueger (of Flatland Flower Farm), moved to Sebastopol and took over a small apple orchard. They then converted the land to organic, planted new varieties of heirloom apples and erected three greenhouses on the property to grow plant starts. Their apples are harvested in late summer, and for much of the year they offer edible, native and rare plant starts to market shoppers.
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PFW: You joined a mostly veteran group on the O-line with players like Matt Light and Logan Mankins. How did that help the transition, and what's it like playing with some of those guys?
Waters: Those guys know the system and it's been great to use them as an encyclopedia of all different things. They have a great understanding for our system, but also how it plays to the defense. Dan Connolly has done a great job communicating on the field. We have a couple young guys, Seabass (Sebastian Vollmer) and (Nate) Solder. Solder was just like me. He is still trying to catch up with everyone else in getting introduced to this offense. He's doing a great job communicating as well.
PFW: Is it ever difficult for an offensive lineman when you have different running backs to block for on any given play?
Waters: We don't pay attention. We just block our assignments. Those guys do what they need to do. We are running the system, and it is what it is. Up front, we just do our jobs and whatever those guys decide to do with the football, we know it will be a positive for us.
PFW: Looking back at the loss to the Steelers, what are some of the things the offensive line needs to improve upon?
Waters: We had too many penalties and too many mental errors. We didn't finish plays like we wanted to. As an offensive line, that was unacceptable and we expect to play a lot better this week.
PFW: Speaking of this week, you play a Giants team with a very talented defensive line. What do you need to do as a unit to keep them in check?
Waters: They are definitely the best pass-rushing defensive line in the league right now. They have six, seven guys who can get after the quarterback. They move guys around to get different matchups and situations. We'll have our hands full protecting Tom (Brady) this week. We feel like we have five, six guys that can do a good job if we pay attention to our techniques and understand what to do from play to play.
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I employed them as an oblique reference to what I perceive as their overuse and misuse. Mr. Bates' response points up the strong reactions they evoke--confirmation he and I have common ground--and I respect him for pointing out my poor judgment.
Truth is truth, whether one accepts it as such or not. Truth is, there is one true God in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The fool in his heart says there is no God. I choose to not be so foolish as to deny or reject or mock God.
God is omniscient, all knowing; omnipotent, all powerful; and omnipresent, simultaneously everywhere and every when as well. To acknowledge God seems to be a very wise thing indeed. There is a vast resource of power, strength, knowledge, wisdom, truth, love, and peace in God. That resource is available to those who recognize and acknowledge God. Seems like a very positive advantage to me. That advantage can be had in any or all aspects of our lives if we acknowledge God.
Seems to me to invoke God at our local government meetings or our service club meetings or our breakfast tables or our daily commutes or tasks is a wise thing to do. Why not have the ultimate power in the universe by one's side at any and all aspects of one's life?
I don't believe Allen Springer's actions are to proselytize or convert or preach the Gospel. I think he is wisely asking for God's presence and God's guidance in our commissioner's meetings for the benefit of all. Seems to be a real positive action to bring to the table.
David C. Koch
Making people stand to pray is ridiculous and divisive.
I'm surprised he doesn't make them kneel. Or grovel. How about some teeth-gnashing? Talking in tongues...rattlesnake handling...
I don't know how well Lulu actually knows the commissioner, but she seems unrestrained in casting judgements against him. If Lulu truly believes that, "Making people stand, and in so doing declaring their unanimity with Springer and his dictates, remains the issue here.", I would suggest perhaps communicating that specific concern directly with Commissioner Springer and the other board members. Regardless of Lulu's denunciation of the chair, I don't believe Mr. Springer is so unreasonable that he wouldn't consider allowing people to remain seated for an invocation.
But, Lulu may have far greater powers of divination into the mind of Allen Springer than he - or any of the rest of us - could imagine.
Yes, Sponge, Springer will certainly not smite people opting not to stand, but we all know what such behavior silently communicates. With apologies to the movie "Freaks," it suggests they're not "one of us."
Zounds, methinks this argument has grown circular.
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It's official. This summer, as meteorologists define it, was the wettest since people started keeping official records back in 1948.
The city had 7.32 inches of rain in June, 8.82 in July and 8.59 in August, for a total of 24.72, which edged out the previous record of 24.58 in 2005, said WRBL Chief Meteorologist Bob Jeswald.
But there could be an asterisk next to the record, Jeswald says. But for one anomalous day in August, the month just past would have been average and the summer would not have approached record-breaking status.
On that day, Aug. 14, a storm cell dumped about 5.06 inches of rain on Columbus, but not on all of Columbus, Jeswald said. The worst of that storm was isolated over the Columbus Municipal Airport, where
the National Weather Service's rain gauge is located.
Had that cell been isolated away from the airport, August would have been around its normal average of about 3.5 inches and 2005 would still be the record-holder, Jeswald said.
"It was a very mild, wet summer, but to make it the wettest ever, which is what it turned out to be, what really sent us over the top was that day it rained five inches in an hour and a half," Jeswald said. "Think about it. If that wasn't there, we would have been average for August."
Still, anomalies aside, it was a very wet summer, with all the attendant boons and banes they bring.
City Public Works Director Pat Biegler said the rain has kept her department hopping responding to calls for downed trees, clogged drains and the ensuing flooding.
"It has placed a significant burden on the department," Biegler said. "Mostly it's affected our ability to deliver services, mostly in grass cutting. We've had so many days where we couldn't cut grass. We've had to keep going as long and hard as we can."
The increase in downed trees has put a strain on the department, too, Biegler said.
"That's kept the urban forestry people cutting up and dealing with those trees instead of being proactive," Biegler said. "If we have an event and get 20 calls for downed trees, there are probably 30 or 40 downed trees that we have to deal with. That doesn't get cleaned up in one day."
Biegler said her department has become more proactive in maintaining storm drains, inspecting them individually and regularly and clearing them out if needed, which has greatly reduced the number of flooding complaints they receive.
"We've seen enough of an improvement that the guys out in the field are saying, 'Wow. I can't believe this.' Instead of having a couple of hundred people calling, we're having 15 or 20, and we can respond to them promptly and deal with the problems easier."
The rain has also produced a bumper crop of mosquitoes, according to Ed Saidla, district program manager for the Columbus Department of Public Health. The health department is tasked with controlling mosquito population by spraying problem areas.
The amount of rainfall not only provides water for mosquitoes to breed in, but the amount that fell this summer caused some normally problem areas to be flushed clean and others that aren't a problem to become hatcheries, Saidla said.
The department regularly sprays problem areas with larvicide to prevent the mosquitoes from hatching.
If an area has become badly infested with adult mosquitoes, the department will fog the area with a spray that kills the adults, but it's more effective to attack the insects in the larvae stage, he said.
Saidla said if residents have a mosquito problem, they can call the department at 706-321-6170 and a crew will come out and assess the problem.
The wet summer hasn't been all bad news, of course, especially for farmers. State Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black said in July, when it was apparent the state was in the middle of a very wet season, that the rainfall had been "awesome" for farmers.
Not only does the extra rain help the crops, but it saves the farmers the expense of irrigating fields and boosts grass growth for livestock feed.


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Went skydiving a few years ago.
The free-fall was fine. In fact it was awesome. What wasn't awesome was spinning in circles while getting blown around by the wind for several minutes after the parachute opened. If you're prone to motion sickness, watch out. It was everything I could do not to vomit.
Plus, I was being filmed, so I knew if I vomited it'd be recorded forever.
Honestly I'm disappointed in myself for not thinking of something better. But I guess jumping the fence of an abandoned amusement park and going on the rides with no employees is mine lol.
Me and some class mates stole some whisky botles at school and drunk the whole botle each 1 where about 14 years old
A old child hood friend and I accidentally set the woods on fire. We were so scared we hid at my house for a week thinking we were going to prison
We talked about love and what life could really be for me. When that sh-..is real you just know.
My friend and I took his dads 350z for a joy ride when we were 13.
Just turned 18... without money or anything i packed my things and moved to UK ...
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Elaine Blaisdell
Cumberland Times-News
KEYSER, W.Va. — Mineral County commissioners have submitted an application to the state Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority for a $68,600 project, according to Mike Bland, county coordinator.
"We are requesting $54,880 in a courthouse facilities grant — $26,000 is requested to complete the project approved last year," said Bland. "The bids came in about $27,000 over the estimate, plus there was a reduction of $7,000 of what we had actually requested. That would be to replace the cornice on the main part of the building and then $39,600 to replace the built-up roofs on both the east and west additions."
The commission will find out in November if it is to be awarded the work on the cornice, said Bland.
"We can actually go ahead and add it to the work that has already been designed," said Bland. "We have culture and history clearance and actually have a bid on it. We just need to amend the contract for Tri-State (Roofing) and they can go ahead and complete that work. If the roofing work is approved we would have to advertise that and it would be done by next spring."
The plaster in the ceiling over the circuit clerk's vault is beginning to become loose because of moisture coming through it, according to Bland. The last time new roofs were installed was in 1992. The roof over the county clerk's side of the building is in better shape than the one on the circuit clerk's side, said Bland.
Also during the meeting, Commissioner Janice LaRue indicated that she attended the West Virginia Association of Counties legislative meeting recently.
"All six elected official offices worked on their legislative agenda," said LaRue. "For the most part, everyone approved what all the other offices wanted, except we didn't agree with homestead and other classifications that came up."
The West Virginia Association of Counties will hold a regional jail summit Sunday in Clarksburg, according to LaRue.
"We need to figure out a way to pay these jail bills," said LaRue. "We are going to have a summit where all the county commissioners can meet and figure out if there is any legislation that we can come up with that would help with regional jail costs. All 55 counties, we are all in the same dilemma."
Also during the meeting, the commissioners approved for Bland to order two Dodge Chargers from Greenbrier Motor Co. in Lewisburg for the sheriff's department.
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A fire today broke out at the Singapore Airlines' cargo office pantry at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here.
However, the fire which broke out at around 5 pm, was soon put out by the airport fire department and there was no damage to any cargo, airport spokesperson said.
Four fire engines were rushed to the spot, fire brigade officials said.
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The Daily Star
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25 years ago
July 5, 1988
The Association for Retarded Children will be moving its used furniture store into the former Oneonta Dress Co. building at 359 Chestnut St. from Main Street.
The move should be completed the next week, according to Joseph Creighton, owner of the Chestnut Street building.
Creighton said ARC will rent 6,000 square feet of space for a year or two.
He said walls will be built to divide the 20,000 square feet of space.
D. Hallberg Glassworks may become a tenant in the building a well, leasing 1,200 square feet, Creighton said.
But Doug Hallberg said he needs to consider clauses in the tentative agreement and how much work has to be done before he will move in.
Hallberg is a stained glass artist who is working on a building in Chicago right now.
If the business were to open on Chestnut Street it would provide local residents with a place to buy stained glass, Hallberg said.
The former dress company building has been vacant since September, Creighton said.
"I'm still actively trying to sell it," he said.
Creighton sold the dressmaking business to the Canojaharie Manufacturing Company in 1986 but it folded in August last year.
50 years ago
July 5, 1963
Explorer Scouts of the Elm Park Methodist Church hope to begin painting the more than 300 fire hydrants in Greater Oneonta this Saturday.
Herbert Sousa Jr., advisor to the post said Thursday night that he had been given a go-ahead by Mayor Albert (Sam) Nader on the condition that the parents of the boys sign waivers of liability releasing the city from the responsibility for any injuries incurred while participating in the project.
Alderman John Kreger made the offer on behalf of the Post Tuesday night at the Common Council meeting. Mayor Nader received the idea enthusiastically until City Attorney Anthony De Angelo pointed out that the city could be held liable if any of the scouts were injured.
Mayor Nader said it would be necessary for the boys' parents to sign waivers.
"It's a very worthwhile community project and I'd like to see more of them," the mayor said.
The present green and gray hydrants will be painted red and yellow.


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Diana wins Best Female Vocalist
The 4th annual Canadian Jazz awards ceremony was held on Friday, March 7th the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
Diana Krall was named 'Best Female Vocalist,' for a second time. This is Diana's fourth overall award since the shows inception in 2005.
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"RockTenn supports the safety of the community and is planning to remove the identified trees in the area near county Road 214 in the next week to 10 days. RockTenn has been working with the St. Johns River Water Management District, who holds the conservation easement on the property to gain permission to remove the identified trees. After reviewing the conservation easement and the selected trees they have granted permission to remove the trees. Normally, sustainable forestry practices mandate that the tree removal occur when the ground conditions on the tract are drier. However, we will begin the tree felling as soon as possible. The trees will be felled and will be pushed to a safe distance from the road until such time that ground conditions allow for their removal. Then the site will be restored as appropriate."
Channel 4 will continue to follow this story and make sure the company keeps its word. Stay tuned for updates to this story.