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Manitobans don't roll on winter tires
Lowest percentage of motorists who change wheels for icy season
If you had to pick between spending about $1,000 on a flight to Miami or four winter tires, what would you choose?
Most Manitobans -- according to an industry group -- would rather dream about the beach than deal with the icy reality of a Canadian winter.
Manitoba drivers lag behind the nation in switching to winter tires, with only 20 per cent of the province's motorists opting in, says the Ontario-based Rubber Association of Canada, which represents 14 tire-makers.
Glen Curtis, owner of Curtis Tire Service on Arlington Street, said he would personally choose tires over the tropics for safety reasons.
"It just makes a difference," said Curtis, who gave his wife winter tires as a Christmas gift.
Though Manitoba lags behind other provinces, Curtis said winter-tire sales have increased annually at the 95-year-old business.
The rubber association's findings are estimates based on tire shipments and vehicle-registration data.
Quebec is the only province with legislation that makes winter tires mandatory. Manitoba has no plans to travel down that road.
"Manitoba is not currently considering mandatory use, because winter conditions here are very different than in, say, Quebec," said a spokeswoman for Steve Ashton, the province's minister of transportation and infrastructure.
"Manitoba has significantly less snow, it has colder temperatures and Manitoba's roads are more likely to be straight and flat as opposed to Quebec's."
But the province still encourages drivers to consider purchasing winter tires and exercise increased caution while driving during the winter months, she said.
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation said Monday several southern roads in the province were ice-covered and slippery.
According to Manitoba Public Insurance data from 2006 to 2010, there are an average of 28,415 crashes each year in the province. About 31 per cent of them happen in December, January and February.
"We encourage vehicle owners to educate themselves as to what tire actually best suits their driving needs, and in some situations, that may be a snow tire, and in other situations, it might be a four-season radial," said MPI spokesman Brian Smiley. MPI doesn't track how many vehicles have snow tires, he added.
Manitoba's aversion to winter tires is reflected in another study published last February by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation.
The report cited information from a 2008 RBC Insurance poll that stated 31 per cent of car owners in Manitoba and Saskatchewan used winter tires versus 41 per cent of those surveyed in Alberta and 48 per cent in B.C. About 72 per cent of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland respondents said they used winter tires.
About 37 per cent of people who responded to a Canadian Automobile Association survey in February 2011 said they owned winter tires. Those who didn't cited cost and owning an all-wheel-drive vehicle as reasons.
Of the more than 11,000 people who responded, only 31 per cent said they thought winter tires should be mandatory.
Const. Stephane Fontaine, a collision deconstructionist with the Winnipeg Police Service, said at a police press conference Monday he supports using winter tires.
"Winter tires do exactly what they claim to do," Fontaine said. "They help braking and stopping and control on winter roads."
CAA Manitoba spokeswoman Liz Peters said motorists should inquire about winter tires, as some studies suggest they can decrease stopping distances by 40 per cent.
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WINTER-TIRE TRACTION: What percentage of each province's drivers have them? Information is an estimate based on 2011 tire shipment data, and 2009 vehicle registration data (source: Rubber Association of Canada)
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Revenue-hunting states have lately gone beyond raising their own taxes; now they're shaking down firms and workers in other states.
Stretching the limits of the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause — which limits how states can tax businesses from other places — local revenue agents have seized out-of-state trucks simply passing through their jurisdiction, refusing to release them until the firms that dispatched them fork over corporate income taxes.
Finance departments have slapped out-of-state businesses with bills for thousands of dollars in corporate back taxes, based on little more than a single worker visiting the state sometime during the year.
Technological change has unleashed some of this unprecedented aggression. In a world where businesses can sell sophisticated services, such as cloud computing, that seem to originate from nowhere, states that once levied business taxes only on physically present firms have been coming up with far broader definitions for what, and who, is taxable.
At best, the states have inconsistently defined what falls under their tax jurisdiction; at worst, they've used the transforming technological landscape as an excuse to grab revenues.
In a 2011 CFO magazine survey, finance officers at large companies judged five states — California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Michigan — as particularly assertive in going after out-of-state revenues.
"Given New York's onerous tax regulations, we are seriously going to consider whether we allow employees to travel to or participate in events in that state," the CEO of one out-of-state firm told Chief Executive recently. "We can't afford for N.Y. to become a tax nexus for us just because our employees participate in a conference in N.Y."
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According to congressional testimony by owners of trucking companies beginning around 2000, revenue agents from New Jersey's department of taxation began descending on truck stops, weigh stations, and loading docks and waylaying trucks, demanding that the owners pay at least a $1,100 minimum corporate-franchise tax before letting the drivers proceed.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank — As U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry returns to the region Thursday, the American message to the Israeli and Palestinian leaders is clear: It's time to start making hard decisions.
Kerry is bringing his own ideas for the outlines of a peace deal, and early indications are that the plan will include hard-to-swallow choices for both sides.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would likely have to recognize Israel's pre-1967 war frontier as the starting point for border talks with the Palestinians, an ideological reversal that would put him on a collision course with his hardline base.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas fears he'll be pressured to recognize Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people, a step he believes would abrogate the rights of Palestinian refugees and their descendants.
A senior State Department official said Kerry would not impose ideas or seek final answers on this trip. Instead, he is allowing time for debate during the visit, which includes meetings with Netanyahu on Thursday and Abbas on Friday.
However, the official suggested that the leaders will eventually have to decide whether they are on board and that qualified acceptance watered down by reservations is not sufficient.
Israeli and Palestinian negotiations resumed last summer, and just four months remain until a U.S.-set target date for a final agreement.
Underlying the ongoing impasse is the lack of agreement on ground rules. Kerry hopes that progress will be possible once the two sides agree on the outlines of a deal.
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"I think that if you're going to be realistic about what the solution is, it's hard to see how you can end up anywhere else than there," the State Department official said Tuesday.
Netanyahu has so far refused to accept the 1967 lines as a reference.
Doing so would imply Israeli willingness to partition Jerusalem and its sensitive religious sites, give up most of the West Bank and uproot tens of thousands of close to 600,000 Israeli settlers living on occupied land. Such ideas are anathema to Israel's right-wing, including many in Netanyahu's Likud Party.
Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, following a dramatic decision by Israel's most famous hawk, then-Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Netanyahu has sent conflicting signals, accelerating settlement plans in recent months but also telling Likud legislators this week that a leader is measured by his ability to make tough decisions.
Trying to divine Netanyahu's intentions has become a national obsession.
Ofer Shelah, a legislator in the centrist Yesh Atid party, Netanyahu's largest coalition partner, said Netanyahu is still hedging.
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A long-term care insurance company is poised for growth after making a sizable acquisition and getting a new CEO.
Long Term Care Group Inc. (LTCG), which was spun out of UnitedHealth Group in 1996, recently bought Brooklyn Center-based Nation's CareLink, a 250-person insurance underwriter and claims assessment company, for an undisclosed amount.
It's LTCG's first acquisition after about a decade of fast, organic growth. But the demand for long-term care is expected to accelerate as the U.S. population ages.
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Date: 1920 ca.
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Description: Color postcard depicting residents, automobiles and streetcars.
Description: Water Tower from road. Image printed on faux birchbark background.
Date: 1905
Description: Wisconsin street looking west. The Gimbels sign can be seen. Text on postcard reads "Wisconsin St. & Railway Exchange Bldg., Milwaukee, Wis."
Date: 1904 after
Description: Exterior of building from across the street. A flight of steps leads up from the sidewalk to a side entrance.
Date: 1925 ca.
Description: A bridge in Gleason's Park.
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Description: Elevated view of the Wells Street Viaduct.
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Description: View looking down Main Street with the St. Leon Hotel visible on the right.
Date: 1910 ca.
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Michael Saunders on track to return early next week
Apr 24, 2013, 9:40 PM EDT
Greg Johns of MLB.com reports that Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders is scheduled to spend the weekend on a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma before returning to Seattle's active 25-man roster at some point early next week.
Saunders has been on the 15-day disabled list since suffering a right shoulder sprain when he crashed into the outfield wall at Safeco Field on April 11. He is eligible to be activated Friday but the M's want him to get some tune-up at-bats in the minor leagues.
"Saunders definitely is headed in the right direction," Mariners manager Eric Wedge told reporters on Wednesday afternoon. "I think he needs to play for a couple days [in the minors]. … We've definitely missed him. He's a big part of this club."
Saunders will play center field when he returns because Franklin Gutierrez is injured yet again.
The 26-year-old native of Canada was batting .286 with an .833 OPS, one home run, and five RBI and three stolen bases in 34 plate appearances before the sholder sprain. He had 19 homers and 21 steals in 2012.
- seahonky - Apr 24, 2013 at 11:34 PM
It doesn't matter. The Mariner's season is already over. The mariners are worse than last year. Just get rid of Gutierrez. He'd be on the DL if he stubbed his toe. Get rid of Ryan too. He's an automatic out when he's at bat. I need to vent. This team is pathetic!
- farvite - Apr 25, 2013 at 4:49 PM
Time for heads to roll in coffee land.
.. Until Chuck and Howard are outed the changes won't matter though.
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Remember Me
The Pendleton County Democratic Executive Committee and Rick Mineer would like to invite all Pendleton County residents and a special invite to District 4 residents to Howard's Place from 6-10 p.m., September 20 to enjoy a live band in the parking lot. Several prizes will be raffled off so bring a chair and come have a merry good time with us.
Gage Kuper is pictured on his pony Suzy Q at the Alexandria Fair.
Gage Kuper, a fourth grader at Northern Elementary, was a big winner on Friday night, August 29 at the Alexandria Fair and Horse Show.
The Pendleton County Champions Coalition for a Drug Free Pendleton County will be hosting community block parties this fall. The first community block party will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, September 21 on Fourth Street in Falmouth. The Falmouth Baptist Church parking lot will be used for activities as well. The block party will host food, family-friendly games, a bluegrass band performing throughout the afternoon, information booths and an opportunity to participate in a national pilot study on family relationships.
The Champion's Coalition mission is to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use, address youth violence, and target environmental contributors to these problems. As a coalition, it is understood that there are areas within the community that families do not feel safe. The reason the Coalition is hosting the community block parties is to give the opportunity for those families and individuals to take a stand. To let their neighbors and community know that these are our streets, this is our community and that we want the drugs and violence to be gone.
The Coalition hopes that everyone will take a stand by coming and joining the celebration. There will be activities for all ages and a neighborhood bonding that is needed to make a difference. Please join the block party from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, September 21 on Fourth Street in Falmouth.
The third annual "Jammin For Josh" Celebration will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Pendleton County Fairgrounds and Griffin Centre. Admission to the event is $8 per person with proceeds benefiting the Josh Browning Memorial Scholarship Fund. Twelve and under get in free!
The music starts at 2 p.m. and features great live entertainment from Adam Crozier, A Band Apart, Rapid Fire, County Line, The Beer Money Band, John Morgen Band, Rick Adams & Friends and Matt Sorrell.
Other activities being held include a silent auction, cornhole tournament and split the pot raffle.
Please mark your calendars to attend this worthy cause. Come early, stay late and enjoy a day of fun and remembrance!
Donations can be made to the Josh Browning Memorial Fund at any US Bank or to: Kevin or Pat Browning, 295 Morgan-Berry Road., Berry, KY 41003.
Much was accomplished at the August meeting of the Pendleton County Republican Party. Judge executive candidate and magistrate David Fields gave the group an update on the happenings of the fiscal court and the financial situation of the county. His monthly updates are always very informative and helpful to the group. Members were also visited by state treasurer candidate Allison Ball and Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller. Both gave introductions and explained why they should be sent to Frankfort to represent the people. It's always exciting to meet people from other parts of the state and hear that the party's concerns are shared across the Commonwealth. Members also elected Travis Brinkman as the new Republican youth chairman. Brinkman is a freshman at Northern Kentucky University and is studying political science and pre-law. The "School Supplies Drive" was also held in August and many grocery bags of materials were donated to a classroom at Southern Elementary.
In the month of September, the Pendleton County Republican Party is pleased to announce that Hal Heiner, candidate for governor and former Louisville councilman, will be attending the next gathering. He will present his plan to move Kentucky forward into the future. Anyone willing to attend is invited to come. As always, the meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Howard's Place in Falmouth. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.
The Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) will meet from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17 at the Pendleton County Extension Office. Please invite others to attend this monthly support group meeting with you!
This month's topic will be a discussion on social, emotional and behavioral concerns you may experience with children you are raising.
Please call 859-654-3395 to pre-register.
The American Legion Post 109 and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a fish fry at the American Legion Hall at 111 Montjoy Street at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 for members and their families. Ladies are asked to bring a dessert.
Attention citizens of Falmouth, Stan Love and Ernie Richie, who are running for re-election to Falmouth City Council, are holding a new voter registration drive on Wednesday, September 17. This will take place from 6-8 p.m. at Edwardo's Pizza & Subs in Falmouth. New registered voters will receive a free pizza buffet. (Drinks not included.)
Come out and meet Stan and Ernie, register to vote, and enjoy a pizza dinner! They hope to see you there and encourage the public to take part in this event.
The annual meeting of Pendleton County Farm Bureau will be held in the Farm Bureau Meeting Room, 400 Main Street, on Saturday evening, September 27, 2014. The meeting will begin with a pot-luck dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Each family is asked to bring a covered dish filled with your favorite recipe. Farm Bureau will provide the meat, bread, drinks and table service.
Following the dinner, there will be a brief business meeting, including election of officers and directors for the coming year. There will also be a drawing for door prizes.
Farm Bureau hopes members will mark this date on their calendars and make plans to attend.


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