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22 Aug 1894 (116 years ago) - John Cook Taylor married Margaret Frances Warren in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. John was the son of James Francis Taylor and Margaret E. Ramsey. Fannie was the daughter of Fieldon and Jane Warren and John's 2nd wife. [great-grandfather, Taylor line]
25 Aug 1780 (230 years ago) - Titus Fox married Elizabeth Wright in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Titus was the son of James Fox. Elizabeth's parents are unknown. [5th great-grandparents, Hankins line]
25 Aug 1829 (181 years ago) - Rhoda Ann Lavender married Stephen Bradford Lair in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Rhoda was the daughter of John Lavender. Stephen's parents are unknown. [3rd great-grandmother, Taylor line]
25 Aug 1842 (168 years ago) - Martha (maiden name undetermined) Ramsey died in Garrard County, Kentucky. Martha was the wife of Thomas Ramsey. Her maiden name may have been Goldman or Gouldman but that has not been proven. [4th great-grandmother, Taylor line]
27 Aug 1854 (156 years ago) - William Taylor married Mary G. Ramsey in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. William's parents are undetermined. Mary was the daughter of Daniel F. Ramsey and Mary Donaho and William's 2nd wife. [3rd great-grandfather, Taylor line]


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by rayalukI was lucky enough to get to go and see the boys play in Camden last night. The show was awesome! Typically tight sounding thrashing Slayer show. Getting to see "Old School Slayer Night" was perfect for me as 85-90 was when my musical taste was developed and I know the lyrics of every album front to back from that time period. Absolutely all my favorites! The pit was a little active throughout the show but I can tell that the Slayer audience is getting a little older as I ...
by Chanpion09Just saw Slayer in Columbus for the first time, and also the first metal show I've been too. Big eye opener getting clocked in the face in the first 5 minutes, but it was rad as hell. Shit got gnarly and heavy and it was exactly how I imagined it'd be
by Number1ndnOk so I just signed up for an account n I am 25 been to plenty of metal shows, super big fan of Megadeth, I've seen them like 5 times. Any way I'm like 5"11' benching 365 n pretty much fuck up shit in the pit!!! So i haven't been to a Slayer concert yet!!! I'm going to see them this Friday in Las Vegas. I hear stories about the Slayer shows my older cousins been to back in the 90's but they don't get down in the pit like I do!! Some ppl like sky ...
by GinsengMy first Slayer shows were when they co-headlined Pantera's two final U.S. Tours. I was 15. Went to the show alone, don't remember how I got home a hour away. concerts pre-9/11 were fucking crazy! First thing I wanted to do was get high and mosh, held my own for awhile until some fat kid started skanking and punched me in the mouth. Got cheap shotted in the back by a skinhead, there were a lot of them there for Pantera obviously. I remember making it through WAR ENSEMBLE. The ...
by buzzgudAfter being in the Army for four years and missing you guys all four years, YOU GUYS COME TO MASS!! I'll be there and can't wait to fucking mosh my way to hell!!
by vanhapeltoIn summer 2011 Slayer was playing the Heavy festival in Toronto so I knew I'd have to make the journey to the big city. The last night's top three headliners (in order of time playing) were Slayer, Billy Talent and then Rob Zombie. Well everyone thought that Slayer was going to close out the festival but to everyone's dismay it looked as if Slayer would technically be opening for Rob Zombie... and Billy Talent. This did not sit well with the hardcore metal crowd of ...
by jedi68Good afternoon, I wish I could have contact with the band manager, since they Slayer band is comming to Mexico City I would like to know if they will be willing to do something with low resources young people that is good fan of the band. Please send me an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com
by KawalChujaI first heard Slayer in 1998. I was 11 at the time. My older brother just bought the Diabolus In Musica tape. I'll probably make a pussy out of myself but at first I was so fucking afraid of this whiteheaded motherfucker on the cover that I didn't want to get anywhere near this tape. But finally curiosity won. I've put the tape in, pressed play and I waited. It was on side A and the first track was Bitter Peace. At first it was normal. Some guitars, some drums. Just music. ...
by zaskar75SLAYER WERE IN TOWN MUST HAVE BEEN EARLY 90S ONLY PASSING THROUGH TO DO A SOUND CHECK , ME AND A LOAD OF OTHER KIDS FROM LIVERPOOL. DENIM OVER BIKER JACKETS ETC STOOD IN THE RAIN FOR HOURS MAN. LISTENING TO THE LADS PULL THE SOUND SYSTEM APART . AFTER ABOUT FIVE HOURS THE CAME OUT AND THROUGH A FEW SIGNATURES AND DONE A LEGGER , IVE STILL GOT MY SEASONS IN THE ABYSS PICTURE DISC SIGNED BY JEFF AND KERRY 20 YEARS LATER . RIP BIG MAN SOUTH OF HEAVEN
by geertmargodtI still remember this day as it was yesterday..... Heavy Sound Festival in Belgium (1985).... You guys joined us at the festival bar drinking beers, telling jokes.... This was fun ! From that day on, Slayer was in my heart.
by biker123i went to my first slayer concert either in 2012 or 2011 and everybody was headbanging including me and it was a fucking awesome concert
by Metal423Me and My friend went on a bike ride the day before the mayhem fest in scranton in 2012. I got into a really bad bike crash and broke 2 ribs and brused my left hip. The next day i went and i was in so much pain but i still fucking moshed to every Anthrax song, every Slipknot song, and every fucking Slayer song. I will not let anything get in my way to see and mosh to SSSSLLLAAAAYYYYYEERRRR!!!
by gruponayaWOW! No one like Slayer guys! What a crazy motherfucking show! These guys are a freaking punch in da face!!! Slayer did it once again, no one can take from them the heavy weight title of Trash Metal! SLAYER FUCKIN RULE!!! GNA
by BigGIm a 37 year old Slayer fanatic from Ireland!! Ive been following Slayer since the South of Heaven Days and no other band gives me goose bumps like they do!!!!! Ive seen them live 9 times so far over the years, twice in the UK and 7 times in Ireland, 6 times in Dublin and once in my home city of Cork. I recently moved to Edmonton, Alberta in Canada and long for Slayer to come back here, so I can put my gigs into double digits!!! Being a metal drummer of 20 years, Dave Lombardo and Paul ...
Probably one of the best Slayer record with Reign in Blood, my two favorite in my opinion with lots of classic songs like war, blood red, spirit, expendable, dead, hallowed, born & seasons.
A big master piece of thrash metal.
This album holds the greatest SLAYER song ever,War Ensemble.Play anything you damn well please along with it and see who goes home a bitch.
This album is an excellent piece of composition, has varied elements of previous albums; which weaves together very well. It is executed perfectly providing songs such as War Ensemble, Seasons In the Abyss, Skeletons of Society which are pinnacles of Slayer's work. One of my favourite albums, and I think one of Slayer's best albums.
Dead Skin Mask is a classic! I listing this song driving my fuckin car!
Fuckin YEAHHHHHHHHH!
the perfect combination of "reign" and "south"
"dead skin mask" is a absolutely masterpiece an one of the top five slayer song ever.
and the riff of "skeletons of society" is so unbelievable heavy and dark. drives me fuckin' mad
CHRIS"FELL A VICTIM"(R) Slay
spirit in black , the lyrics are a useful tool to torment the christian kids in high school. I wrote the lyrics on desks, recruited a lot of slayer fans back then, wore a slayer shirt every day!!
This is my good lady's favourite as she loves 'Blood red'. And who could blame her. Another classic effort from Slayer. A great mix of different sounds but still as heavy as ever...
the whole albums is amazing really like the songs War ensemble and spirit in black
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Judged: 1 1 1 I remember when you said what he is claiming you said... you also said you "GOT off" on the nooking of the japanese... you are the fool on the hill!! and if there is hatred?? it is yours!! like Ricardo sux said, we won, so youll be the one waiting for your Pale horse..... |
Judged: 1 1 1 Tea Baggers is more like it. |
Judged: 1 1 I'll tell you once again I'm not going to go through THOUSANDS of your vitriolic and insane posts to prove what you said. I have no reason to lie and you have every reason to lie because the truth makes you look like even more an ignoramus and bigot than you appear in this thread. No evidence at all that there is a big coverup on the part of the administration but go ahead and keep jerking off to those Tea Bagger wet dream conspiracy fantasies if you choose. It's undoubtedly the only sex you'll ever have in your pathetic and malcontent life! |
Judged: 1 1 1 Republicans should agree to raise taxes but only on registered Democrats since you voted for it. You get to pay for it. Since you won! |
Judged: 1 1 1 Now the the "Pappa John Pizza" empolyees call the boss a JERK. Why because he is a GOP, Republican idiot, thats why. The JERK now has another lawsuit staring at him and his company. |
Judged: 1 1 1 why dont you run that by your tea congresman, so you can both get laughed outa town... most people who voted for romney were confused.. ...but lucky for them?? they are also middle class, and will recieve a long term extension, on the tax rates they have become accustomed to. |
Judged: 1 1 1 Thank you Jerry and Liberalism. |
Judged: 1 1 1 yet our state have the 9th highest median income?? I think you should get some fact s from somewhere else.. we pay for the rethuglican southern states to get aid....from the feds...because we have a higher median income.....you foolish simpleton! |
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Judged: 1 1 1 ...thank you sir, for the truth. and every year they come to you and i for more money! not me. i just put my business in the trash!! i'am done in ca!!!!!! |
Judged: 1 1 1 Read the article fool: "The steep climb in California's poverty rate under SPM, adding nearly 3 million to the poverty rolls, is apparently driven largely by the state's high cost of living." Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/20... |
Too bad Romney didn't get in! He knows how to treat those poor folks along with the rest of the 47 per cent that didn't vote for him who just happen to ALL be the same 47 per cent who are all slackers and not paying taxes. Romney said that if they had a heart attack they could go to the emergency room and that's all the health care they need or deserve. The next thing those slackers will want is food stamps and we know Romney wasn't going to be another food stamp President! Praise Jesus...along with the 1 per cent who aren't slackers! LOL RiccardoFool has spoken! |
Judged: 1 RiccardoWacko reading the whole article? Perish the thought! What he doesn't siphon out of Rush Limbaugh's you-know-what he gets from his TV locked on Fox News 24/7 and cut and paste jobs from the Rev. Moon's Washington Times way out in right field website! |
Judged: 1 1 1 Maybe you and Rush and RiccardoFire can go down to Texas after it secedes from the Union! The word is Rush wants to run for Dictator (although he will have to have a gun duel with Rick Perry first!) and RiccardoFire wants to run for KKK Grand Wizard. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out though! |
Thank you for explaining why higher taxes is not a good idea. It creates more poverty. Did you read it? "is apparently driven largely by the state's high cost of living." Why is gas more here? Why is anything more here? carbon taxes..etc...TAXES FOOL! It's like saying we are giving the middle class a tax break then the price for everything they buy goes up. Figure it out stupid. Pull your head out of Limbaugh. |
Liberalism is a mental disorder, thank you Mr Sucks for proving it. lol...
A Leftist's beliefs are all designed to pander to his ego. So when you have an argument with a Leftist, you are not really discussing the facts. You are threatening his self esteem. Which is why the normal Leftist response to challenge is mere abuse. As Mr Sucks demonstrates.
' Our founders were radical liberals in their day |
How does that compare to NOW? Who cares? Among people who should know better, Leftism is a character defect. Leftists HATE success in others -- which is why notably successful societies such as the USA and Israel are hated and failures such as the Palestinians can do no wrong...lol.. |
he was just pointing out that the old tea party, would be appauled at some of the political positions of the new tea party.... the new tea party is more comparable to the "know nothing" party of the mid 19th century, that advocated a halt to immigration. |
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Full line of cross-stitch supplies with hand-dyed threads. Also available are "affordable luxury soaps," lotions and beauty accessories made in Oregon, Illinois. In addition, Longaberger baskets, antiques and more are sold. Located in Conover Square Mall.
CITY: Oregon
A.G. Spalding: From Byron to the Big Leagues Exhibit
Located at the Byron Museum of History, this exhibit features Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Albert Spalding, from his youth in Byron to his league pitching career and the founding of the Spalding Sporting Goods Company.
CITY: Byron
Acquaviva Winery
Acquaviva is a family-owned vineyard and winery that includes a tasting bar, Neapolitan-style pizza bistro with foods paired to accompany the wines, retail market place, private event space and a visible winemaking production center.
CITY: Maple Park
Air Classics Museum of Aviation
Vintage military and training planes, plus displays of aviation uniforms and memorabilia. Open by appointment only.
CITY: Sugar Grove
Al Dorado
Al Dorado is a Mexican restaurant that is dedicated to serving great food at reasonable prices. Come in and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine made from only the freshest ingredients. Our friendly staff are waiting for you.
CITY: DeKalb
All My Stitches Quilt Shop
Quilting fabric, books, patterns, notions, and classes. Come check us out!
CITY: Belvidere
Amazing Grace Antiques
Historic home's 14+ rooms filled with affordable antiques, primitive to Victorian. Relaxed, kid-friendly, hometown atmosphere.
CITY: Elburn
Ambrogio's Pizzeria
Restaurant serving Italian foods. Dine-in, delivery, or carry-out available. Pasta, steaks, chicken, sandwiches, fish, pizza and more.
CITY: Belvidere
America's Best Value Inn - Belvidere
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of Belvidere, IL. We are located in north central Illinois, approximately 75 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 12 miles east of Rockford. Our newly renovated exterior access facility offers 44 guest rooms and 2 efficiencies. All guest rooms and efficiencies are furnished with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, cable TV, complimentary local calls, and wake-up service. Our efficiencies also feature a kitchenette with a stove. For your convenience, we offer fax and copy service at our 24-hour front desk and complimentary wireless Internet access in our 24-hour lobby. Take a moment to enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast served every morning and our picnic area. Come experience the value of staying at Americas Best Value Inn Belvidere/Rockford.
CITY: Belvidere
Amish Ways Country Store
Quilts, crafts, florals, pottery, jams, jellies, popcorn, seasonal items and more. Christmas walk 1st weekend Nov.
CITY: Paw Paw
Antique Car Show & Flea Market
The Antique Car Show and Flea Market is held annually at the Sandwich Fairgrounds the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. Antique – Classic – Special Interest Cars and Trucks will be shown off. There will be a Flea Market and Swap Meet for treasure finders. Visit the 'Cars For Sale Corral' and eat breakfast or lunch on the grounds. The cost to enter the show for spectators is $5 for adults, under 12 are free. The Antique Car Show and Flea Market is Sunday, May 25th, from 8am to 3pm. The Sandwich Fairgrounds is located at 1401 Suydam Rd., in Sandwich, IL. The Show is sponsored by the Silver Springs Chapter, Illinois Region, Antique Automobile Club of America.
CITY: Sanwich
Apollo Activity Center
The Apollo is an all-purpose activity center, featuring a renovated historic 1912 theater.
CITY: Belvidere
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Arsenic and Old Lace
The Stage Coach Players present "Arsenic and Old Lace", the story of the eccentric Brewster family of Brooklyn, N.Y. In addition to the scheming old women who poison their victims with elderberry wine, the family includes Teddy, who suffers delusions that he is Theodore Roosevelt and that the Panama Canal runs through the cellar of his home. The locks he digs become convenient graves for the lonely men who fall victims to Aunt Martha and Aunt Abby's machinations. When their nephew Mortimer discovers a body under the window seat of his aunt's home, however, the elderly women fess up to their deeds matter-of-factually and the events become more absurd right up to the surprise ending. Showing on August 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 2014 at 7:30 pm and August 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm
CITY: DeKalb
Art at Ellwood and Ice Cream Social
Join in on the combination Art Fair and Ice Cream Social on the grounds of the Ellwood House. Featuring over 30 artist booths, tours of the Ellwood Mansion, a concert, ice cream, a Garden Club show and programming provided by the Ellwood House Museum.
CITY: DeKalb
Arterial Arts Collective
A public, gallery-style market place where local shopers and clients can experience unique local works by unique local artists. DeKalb has a vibrant, outstanding art community that needs and deserves more of a public spotlight. Arterial Arts Collective gives these artists just that. The AAC also offers unique classroom/workroom for artists to take full advantage of the public eye and generate live interest in their creative endeavors!
CITY: DeKalb
Atwood Park War Memorial
The memorials here are a tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War, Korean War, Gulf War and World War II. The war memorials are the only ones built in the U.S. by youth, constructed by Boy Scouts of Troop 312 Rochelle as Eagle Projects.
CITY: Rochelle
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Autumn Pioneer Festival
Travel back to the 1800's and learn about the lifestyles and crafts of the day. Watch a blacksmith working at his forge, talk to voyageurs, settlers and buckskinners. Explore a wigwam in the Native American area, visit two authentic 1800's log cabins, a one room schoolhouse and 5 ethnic gardens. Enjoy the sights as you tour the grounds on a horse drawn wagon. Learn to throw a tomahawk, use a cross cut saw and play old time games. Listen to live music throughout the day. Sample apple butter and bean soup cooked over an open fire. Food vendor offerings include prairie chicken, pioneer fries, buffalo stew, pie and ice cream, doughnuts, popcorn, old fashioned root beer and lemonade. These are just a few of the many fun activities offered at the festival.
CITY: Belvidere
Babs & Coco's Tea Emporium, LLC
We have over 100 teas, tea blends and tisanes to choose from. Experience out daily tea sample in the hot pot, and at the tasting bar free sample servings of "what looks interesting"! We also carry several tea party recipe books, tea accessories: tea pots, mugs, travelers, tea sacs, and a wide variety of infusers! Classes and tastings are held monthly.
CITY: DeKalb
Baker's Basket
Stop in our cosy little joint for bagel or donut. Our creamed filled donuts are popular with the locals. You can't miss us, we're the purple building!
CITY: Somonauk
Baymont Inn & Suites - DeKalb
Feel right at home when you stay at our Dekalb, IL, hotel. We offer an inviting atmosphere and friendly service, and our comfortable hotel rooms help you get plenty of rest. Stay connected to home and the office with free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout our hotel. Keep up your workout routine in our gym, and enjoy a refreshing swim in our indoor heated pool. Free continental breakfast awaits you each morning in our Baymont Breakfast Corner, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult at our pet-friendly hotel.
CITY: DeKalb
Baymont Inn & Suites - Rochelle
Baymont Inn & Suites in Rochelle offers 59 spacious rooms, whirlpool suites, cable and movie channels, coffee makers, free high-speed wireless internet, microfridge in every room, voicemail and pet friendly. Continental breakfast, large indoor pool area featuring a whirlpool, exercise room, outdoor patio area. For small meetings and intimate receptions we offer facilities for groups of up to 25.
CITY: Rochelle
Bea's Wok'n Roll
Bea's Wok'n Roll is a family restaurant that strives to conquer a variety of exotic and authentic Asian cuisine. Bea offers dining in, and take out.
CITY: DeKalb
Rochelle's finest restaurant, specializing in steaks, seafood, chops and pasta. Also featuring a Martini Bar and fine wine selection. Located on the Historic Lincoln Highway.
CITY: Rochelle
Bean Appetit Coffee House
Speciality coffee beverages including espresso-based drinks, smoothies, chai tea, panini sandwiches and pastries.
CITY: Wasco
Becky Beck's Jewelry Store
Becky Beck's Jewelry Store has been serving the DeKalb, Il area since 1992. Owner-operated, Becky and her expert staff are committed to providing their clients a comfortable, enjoyable jewelry buying experience, guided by a professional, knowledgeable Associate.
CITY: DeKalb
Belvidere Cemetery and Pettit Memorial Chapel
Established in 1847, this is the burial ground for Belvidere's illustrious pioneers. Want to go right to a Frank Lloyd Wright landmark? Visit the Pettit Memorial Chapel.
CITY: Belvidere
Belvidere Farmer's Market
Community Farmer's' Market. Due to their commitment to quality and freshness, not all products are available all year round. The farmers bring only their produce to market in their freshest state so not all selections are in stock every week. The Market does its best to ensure seasonal produce is abundantly available during harvest time. Open seasonally June through October.
CITY: Belvidere
18 - 20
Belvidere Mopar Happening
Illinois' best car club show! Family-friendly activities include the car show, a swap meet and car sale corral. Car display and swap meet Saturday; car-show and swap Sunday. Enjoy music all weekend with food vendors to fill you up. Held at the Boone County Fairgrounds.
CITY: Belvidere
Belvidere Park District
The Belvidere Park District spans stretches of the Kishwaukee River and Mill Race. It's a great place for fishing, biking and playing tennis, and includes a playground, picnic shelters, pool, swinging bridge and the historic Baltic Mill.
CITY: Belvidere
Belvidere Rent All & Party Store
Get all your party supplies here! We rent just about everything, from blow-up obstacle courses, to tables and chairs, to wedding trellises. We also carry all sorts of tools and machinery to suit your needs.
CITY: Belvidere
Best Western - Timber Creek Inn and Suites & Convention Center
The Aurora area's exciting new hotel and convention center, this property is perfect for the business and leisure guest. We offer 100 mid-scale guest rooms and over 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
CITY: Sandwich
Best Western DeKalb Inn & Suites
Conveniently located near Northern Illinois University, offering attractive accommodations with a country inn setting. Kitchenette facilities available for long term stays. Many restaurants and entertainment facilities within walking distance. Meeting room available for up to 220.
CITY: DeKalb
Best Western Timber Creek Inn & Suites & Convention Center
The Aurora area's exciting new hotel and convention center, this property is perfect for the business and leisure guest. We offer 100 mid-scale guest rooms and over 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. A variety of spacious guest rooms are available, including luxury suites and whirlpool rooms. Dine in our Top Shelf restaurant. Enjoy our indoor swimming pool and spa, arcade and our 24-hour fitness room. We also offer a free continental breakfast and free high-speed Internet. Our multi-functional convention center is ideal for weddings, parties, reunions, conferences, and corporate training. We are located minutes from major attractions such as the Farnsworth House, the Sandwich Fairgrounds, the Historic Opera House, Antique Market, the Old Barn Museum, and Silver Springs State Park.
CITY: Sandwich
Big Rock Historical Society Crib Museum
Step into the restored corn crib and explore artifacts from the century-old Plowing Match or learn more about Welsh immigrants. Open by appointment.
CITY: Big Rock
21 - 22
Bike MS Tour De Farms
Thousand of cyclists to participate in Bike MS: Tour De Farms on June 21 & 22, 2014, in DeKalb. Bike MS: Tour de Farms is one of the largest fundraisers of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter. Children under 12 years old are invited to participate in a special Bike MS course exclusively for junior riders, on Saturday, June 21, at 3 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older and submit a $15 registration fee. Also on Saturday, five Chicago-based bands will perform from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Residents of DeKalb and the surrounding communities are invited to attend. Registration for Bike MS is open to individual riders, teams, volunteers and virtual riders.
CITY: DeKalb
Black Hawk Statue at Lowden State Park
At Eagle's Nest Bluff in Lowden State Park, proudly stands a 48-foot statue of a Native American quietly revering the beauty of the River Rock Valley below. Commonly called Black Hawk, after the legendary Chieftain, the statue was created as a tribute to all the Native Americans who once called the area their home.
CITY: Oregon
Blackhawk Trail Lodge
Hospitality abounds! Nestled along the beautiful Rock River, this cozy six-guestroom lodge offers a wonderful all-season porch with fireplace. Perfect for your next group retreat. Offering breakfast buffet for groups. Close to many attractions. Guest are welcome to use our private boat ramp. Or just relax and fish from our quiet river bank, or in a hammock at the river's edge. At Becky & Don's small but quaint lodge, it's all about relaxation and "Old Time Hospitality". Visit us on our FUN Web site for more information. Pets welcomed. Open year round.
CITY: Byron
Oct 26
Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours
Live blacksmith demonstrations and tours at the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead June 8th and 22nd from Noon to 4:00 pm. and on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
CITY: DeKalb
Bliss House Museum
The Bliss House Museum is operated by the Sugar Grove Historical Society and houses historical exhibits about the village of Sugar Grove and surrounding area. Anyone interested in researching their heritage, may contact the museum for access to probate and civil records dating 1839 - 1955. Hours: Open every Tuesday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
CITY: Sugar Grove
Blue Moon Balloon Company
Balloon bouquets, arches, flags, pillars and just about anything you can think of made out of balloons!
CITY: DeKalb
Blue Moon Bikes Cycle & Fitness
Blue Moon Bikes is a full service bicycle shop specializing in: new and classic bicycles, antique bikes, parts, bike restoration and repair, as well as trading and buying old bikes. Blue Moon Bikes is run by a group of bicycle specialists.
CITY: Sycamore
Blumen Gardens
Our retail gardens and shop have become a gardener's lush retreat of two city blocks tucked away in the historic industrial district and neighborhood of beautiful Sycamore. Ponds, statuary, plants and other garden necessities. Seasonal operation.
CITY: Sycamore
Boeger Leadership Center
Surrounded by the Lowden-Miller State Forest, the Boeger Lodge is a year-round facility with multiple modern conveniences just right for your next business meeting, seminar, or residential retreat. When you book a retreat at the Boeger Lodge, you will find a large meeting room for up to 100 people. Flexible meeting space with modern AV equipment. Full wireless access. On-site sleeping accommodations for up to 42 people.
CITY: Oregon
Boone County Conservation District
The Boone County Conservation District manages over 3,00 acres of prairies, woodlands and wetlands in scenic Boone County, Illinois. Minimum impact recreational opportunities, special events and educational programs are offered to the public throughout the year.
CITY: Belvidere
5 - 10
Boone County Fair
Come to one of the finest fairs in the state, where you'll enjoy animal shows, antique tractors, tractor pulls, entertainment, a carnival, food and much more.
CITY: Belvidere
Boone County Fairgrounds
Location for many events including craft shows, auto shows, animal shows, softball & volleyball games, and the Boone County Fair (held in August). Also see one-room school house relocated from northern Boone County.
CITY: Belvidere
Boone County Historical Museum
Explore this varied collection of local memorabilia. The museum includes a log home, Civil War artifacts, a natural history room, historic dolls, clothes, tools and transportation ranging from a 1906 Eldredge Runabout to Belvidere's first Chrysler.
CITY: Belvidere
Pizza and Italian restaurant. Dine in, Carry out, and Delivery. Everything from pizza to sandwiches, Friday fish fry to pasta.
CITY: Belvidere
Brickhouse Fine Food & Spirits
Brickhouse Fine Food & Spirits offers a wide variety of steaks, seafood and pasta sure to please any appetite! Join us for an evening out in our cozy inviting dining rooms. Enjoy a specialty cocktail prepared by a certified mixologist or specially selected wine at the fully appointed bar. Stop in for a quick sandwich or appetizer in our lounge.
CITY: Sandwich
Bridget's Kid Closet
Bridget has clothes from size newborn to size 12/14 girls and boys. She carries baby equiptment, dvds, toys, outdoor toys, all at a fraction of what it costs new.
CITY: DeKalb
Buena Vista Golf Course
Buena Vista is a par 32, nine-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop and snack bar. Open seven days a week during the season, weather permitting.
CITY: DeKalb
Byron Civic Center
Musicals, comedies and mysteries are performed August-May at this civic center located in Byron High School.
CITY: Byron
Byron Forest Preserve District (skating)
The Forest Preserve has one outdoor skating rink and warming shelter - open weekends.
CITY: Byron
Byron Museum Of History & Lucius Read House
The Byron Museum Complex consists of a large Exhibit Hall and the historic Lucius Read House, which was on the Underground Railroad and is a listed site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The Read House features a permanent exhibit entitled, 'From Shackles to Freedom: The Underground Railroad' which shines a spotlight on Byron's participation in the Underground Railroad. We are happy to accommodate group tours outside regular hours. Tours are free and are self-guided or a docent can be arranged. We also have ample meeting space available.
CITY: Byron
Byron Natural History Museum
This natural history museum displays prairies, woodlands, wetlands and other interesting exhibits illustrating life as it existed hundreds of years ago in Northern Illinois. Be sure to make a stop at the museum gift shop.
CITY: Byron
Byron Recreational Path
Biking, running, and walking path. Starts at Byron Forest Preserve and crosses the Rock River to Sunshine Park then north of town.
CITY: Byron
Cabana Charleys Tiki Bar & Grill
Menu includes American with a Caribbean flare and tropical drinks served to you in a relaxing atmosphere- "Relax, You are Here".
CITY: Sycamore
Cafe 72
Cafe 72 is a family owned and run restaurant serving daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. A party room to accommodate up to 75 guests, free of charge when ordering off the menu.
CITY: Genoa
Camelot Christmas Tree Farm
Camelot offers a wide variety of Christmas trees, including balsam, frasier fir, scotch and white pine. Be sure to sample Camelot's famous homemade oatmeal cookies and hot chocolate.
CITY: DeKalb
Carter's Cottage Interiors
Carter's Cottage Interiors is pleased to offer a pleasant in store shopping experience filled with antiques, shabby chic/french country furiniture and decor, hoosier cabinets, crocks, DeKalb seed sacks, DeKalb farm/seed signs and many primitives.
CITY: DeKalb
Catholic Gift Store
The Catholic Gift Store offers you a unique selection of quality Catholic gifts and books.
CITY: DeKalb
Cattywampus offers fun, affordable gifts! A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest folks!
CITY: Genoa
Cattywampus featuring MCR Framing
Fun and unusual gifts plus home accessories and custom framing for your favorite art.
CITY: Genoa
Chapel in the Pines
Nestled among fragrant pines and sumptuous flower gardens stands the Chapel in the Pines, a charming Victorian-style country church.
CITY: Sycamore
Chaplin Creek Historic Village
Chaplin Creek is an evolving, full-scale historical restoration project depicting a prairie settlement typical of the mid-19th century. Several historically significant buildings and artifacts have been relocated here from the surrounding area. Photo courtesy of Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition
CITY: Franklin Grove
Chateau Lodge
A quaint family owned 12 room Lodge tucked away in scenic Oregon. Uniquely renovated theme rooms give our Lodge a warm comfortable feel. With every visit you can enjoy a different environment. Do you like boating, hunting, or gardening? Let us know! At Chateau Lodge, our friendly and hospitable staff is anxious to make your stay a pleasurable one! We understand our success is measured by your satisfaction. Let us prove it!
CITY: Oregon
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Cheaper by the Dozen
This play asks that you suppose you're an attractive high school girl who is a member of a large and unique family in which your father is one of the great pioneers of industrial efficiency. Imagine he decides, for no apparent reason, to apply his unorthodox methods to you and the rest of your big family. The results are terribly embarrassing, funny and—it must be admitted—extremely effective!
CITY: DeKalb
CherryVale Mall
Enclosed 2-level regional shopping mall with many external businesses on same property. Many public activities including craft and car shows, community and holiday events. Food court, children's play area, early morning walking. CherryVale Mall is also one of just a few locations with new Tesla Supercharging Stations. These stations are for the all electric-powered Tesla cars to use to charge up the vehicle.
CITY: Cherry Valley
Chicagoland Skydiving Center
Jump with the best skydiving school in the United States - Chicagoland Skydiving Center now located at Koritz Field in Rochelle! Come see why more people from the Chicago area choose tandem skydiving at CSC. We service more first-time skydivers than any other skydiving center in Chicago and the Midwest. At CSC, our priority is on safety and customer service. Check out our skydive center and book your tandem parachute jump online. Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle, Illinois (formerly in Hinckley, IL) is your safest source for skydiving - period! Check out our brand new skydive aircraft and see how we maintain our safety record and reputation as the BEST!
CITY: Rochelle
Cinco de Mayo
A festive Sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment.
CITY: Sycamore
Clock Corner Treasures
Come see all we have to offer! Featuring Naturally Country unique gifts. Everything from dried wreaths, candles, benches, dolls, antiques, baskets, gourmet coffees and teas, soaps, and more. Located across from the Big Clock.
CITY: Waterman
Colonial Flowers & Gifts, Inc.
Unique store using antiques to enhance displays. Flowers and gifts.
CITY: Rochelle
Color Vibe 5K
Get ready for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You'll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you'll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K. Color Vibe is here, and you're about to get tagged!
CITY: Belvidere
Comfort Inn - Sycamore
The Comfort Inn is ideally located one mile from historic downtown Sycamore. Your free morning breakfast is full of hot and delicious options, making breakfast at the Comfort Inn the perfect way to start your day! After along day, enjoy a refreshing swim in our indoor heated pool and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like free high-speed internet access to copy and fax services. The meeting facilities are capable of handling up to 25 people for events and banquets.
CITY: Sycamore
Comfort Inn and Suites Rochelle
The only deluxe-service hotel in the charming city of Rochelle, Illinois, the refreshed Comfort Inn & Suites delivers a unique blend of friendly Midwest personality and fast-forward hospitality. For business and vacation, our contemporary lifestyle hotel offers a comfortable and convenient setting for all your travels in Northern Illinois. Whether planning a corporate connection, a romantic getaway or a train spotting adventure, you'll find our Rochelle hotel is perfect for working and playing.
CITY: Rochelle
Conover Bakery
The very best breads, bagels, donuts, muffins, cinnamon rolls, scones, coffee cakes and cookies baked fresh each day. Soups and sandwiches also available.
CITY: Oregon
Cook's Collection
A gourmet accessory shop full of gadgets and unusual gifts to improve everyone's kitchen. Specializing in Yankee Candles, Boyds Bears, baskets, Pat Richter creations, Salmon Falls pottery and homemade fudge.
CITY: Oregon
Coop's Bar & Grill
Come into Coop's and try one of our delicious homemade sandwiches. We have a variety of items on our menu that are sure to please you. While here, grab an ice cold beer and catch your favorite sports team.
CITY: Lee
Corner Grill on Main
We are known for our Italian beef, gyros (cooked on the spit), 10oz. burgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, and BBQ ribs. We pride ourselves on having great food, big portions, and fair prices. Located in downtown Genoa, stop in today!
CITY: Genoa
Italian murals, fireplace, candlelit tables, white linen tablecloths. A touch of "Old Italy".
CITY: Byron
Country Faire
Afghans, books, baby quilts, birdhouses and feeders, ceramics, goose clothes and geese, southwest artifacts, lawn and garden decor and more.
CITY: Hampshire
Country Inn & Suites - Sycamore
The Country Inn & Suites hotel in Sycamore is less than two minutes from beautiful downtown Sycamore and just five minutes from Northern Illinois University. Our hotel's location in Sycamore provides quick and convenient access to area shopping, dining, entertainment, business and more. With its charming staff, modern services and convenient amenities like free breakfast, indoor pool and complimentary high-speed internet access, the Country Inn & Suites provides guests a carefree stay.
CITY: Sycamore
Country Kitchen - Somonauk
Serving Good Home cooking for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with daily specials.
CITY: Somonauk
Country Mill Square - Waterman
Gifts and antiques. Cards, gifts, and country furniture built and hand-painted by local artisans. Christmas room, baskets, candles, throws, collectible dolls, pottery, and more. We buy antiques.
CITY: Waterman
Country Store and Catering
Located in Beautiful Sycamore, just 2 blocks from the downtown shopping areas. We have been serving the community for over 25 years. Come stop by for the best homemade meals in the area. We have our grill going hot everyday and our meals are prepared fresh. With homemade ingredients and the best USDA Choice Meats you will find. Stop in and try a hot grilled sandwiche, rotisserie style meats, a combo dinner, or a famous dinner such as our seasoned pork chop dinner! Open for Lunch and Dinner 6 Days a week.
CITY: Sycamore
Country Store Thrift Shop
A variety of items are for sale at a reasonable price. The collection includes articles for the home, gifts, decorations and clothing.
CITY: DeKalb
Countryside West
This nine-hole public golf course, opened in 1966, is a par 34 at 2,465 yards. Rental carts are available.
CITY: DeKalb
Cracker Jax
Cracker Jax began in 1984 as a vintage clothing store and has since transformed into the magical place it is today! All senses are delighted as you shop 15 cases of new and vintage jewelry, eclectic clothing, soy candles, oils, incense, gemstones of every kind, unique gifts, stunning greeting cards, books, antique and shabby chic furniture, art and one-of-a-kind treasures.
CITY: DeKalb
Cracker Jax Shop
Cracker Jax began in 1984 as a vintage clothing store and has since transformed into the magical place it is today! All senses are delighted as you shop 15 cases of new and vintage jewelry, eclectic clothing, soy candles, oils, incense, gemstones of every kind, unique gifts, stunning greeting cards, books, antique and shabby chic furniture, art and one-of-a-kind treasures. We are lovers of all things beautiful!
CITY: DeKalb
Crumpets Tea Room and Ice Cream Parlor
Enjoy a unique dining experience in our Victorian tea room and turn of the century ice cream parlor.
CITY: Genoa
D & D Jewelers
D & D Jewelers has been a fixture in Sycamore, Illinois for over 100 years. We are often praised for knowing our customers likes and being able to help them find or create the perfect piece of jewelry to uniquely fit their personality. We specialize in engagement and wedding rings, exquisite diamonds, Custom Design, vibrant gemstones from the well known basics to the exotic and lustrous pearls. We have stunning pieces from classic and elegant to unique and one of a kind. D & D has the largest selection of top quality brands of men's watches and women's watches in the area.
CITY: Sycamore


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Andrew Serafini, R-Washington, and the chair of the Washington County delegation, whisks his way across the House of Delegates floor Wednesday on opening day of the Maryland General Assembly. (By Kevin G. Gilbert, Staff Photographer / January 9, 2013) |
The day is largely ceremonial.
Yet, sometimes, the opening day of the Maryland General Assembly sets the tone for the rest of the session.
And even though Gov. Martin O'Malley told the House of Delegates on Wednesday that this is "going to be the best session we ever had," the legislators of the Washington County delegation said they were busy sorting through the issues that will affect residents the most.
Chief among them is the issue of the disparity grant, which could bring some much needed money to the county. Among statewide issues, the local delegation said they were focusing on gun-related bills and the possible repeal of the death penalty.
Counties with per-capita income tax revenues less than 75 percent of the state average are eligible for the disparity grant, but the program was capped in 2010 and Washington County has not been part of the program since. If the county was eligible for the grant money, it would have received $6.7 million in the 2013 fiscal year.
Justin Hartings, Washington County Board of Education member who was a guest at the opening session, said that the issue of the disparity grant was on his mind.
"It [the disparity grant] has been one of our legislative priorities ... that's something that would help the county and help the school system with the cost of pensions that was pushed down to locals last year," Hartings said.
Sixty-five percent of the funding for the school district now comes from the state, Hartings said.
"So what happens in Annapolis has a big impact in the classrooms of Washington County," he said.
Although it was only the first day of the session Wednesday, top state officials were already making predictions that the death penalty would be repealed.
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, a Calvert County Democrat who supports capital punishment, predicted a repeal would pass in the Senate, perhaps by as many as five votes, the Associated Press reported.
Miller also said he believed the measure would clear the General Assembly and be sent to the ballot for voters to decide in the next election.
House Speaker Michael Busch, D-Anne Arundel, supports a repeal as does the governor. Both O'Malley and Busch support a ban on assault weapons.
Neil Parrott, R-Washington, who serves on the house judiciary committee, said that the issue of guns and death penalty repeal would keep him busy.
"The governor says he is going to eliminate the death penalty … I think that is completely wrong," Parrott said.
Nothing short of the death penalty would bring justice to some victims, Parrott said.
The delegate said he was hoping for common sense when it comes to new legislation.
"We are all colleagues … it is almost like the first day of school," Parrott said, referring to the opening day.
Hagerstown mayor David Gysberts, who was scheduled to be at the opening session, could not make it because he was ill, said Sen. Christopher Shank, R-Washington.
Shank said he heard a "lot of patting on the back" when it came to the O'Malley's address to the senate.
"All too frequently, on an opening day, people will be talking about working together in a bipartisan way … and very soon the gloves come off," Shank said.
And even though there are partisan wrangles and geographical battles at the General Assembly, Shank said he was hoping for political consensus rather than the two parties "sending out dueling press releases."
"As is always the case, the further we go in the session, the more tension there is," said John Donoghue, D-Washington. "I want to stay focused and make sure that I am fighting for my constituents back home."
John Delaney, the newly elected U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 6th District, was a guest at the session Wednesday.
Later in the day he hosted a meet and greet for some constituents and local legislators.
Some legislators brought their children to the session Wednesday including Del. Michael Hough, R-Frederick/Washington who recently became the proud father of a daughter.
Andrew Serafini, R-Washington, and the chair of the Washington County delegation, said the opening day was a chance to catch up and greet colleagues.
"From [Thursday], we start our work," Serafini said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report


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(CE:844a-844b) DAYR AL-NAMUS (Armant). [This is a two-part article, including history and architecture.] History About 6 miles (9 km) northwest of Armant in the stony desert, one comes upon a fairly wide field of ruins designated as Dayr al- Namus by the people of the region. The term dayr makes one think of an establishment of monks, but on the spot one can see only "the remains of several series of large buildings, some of which had more than one story" (Doresse, 1949, p. 343). From the neighboring cemetery come numerous Coptic funerary stelae, which in the museums are marked as deriving from Armant (according to Daressy, 1914, p. 270). The ancient name of the site is not known. One may deduce from the Coptic stelae, which testify to ancient Coptic art, that the site was founded in the Byzantine era. The atlas of the Description de l'Egypte names it Kharab al-Namus (Jomard, 1821, fol. 5). The exact geographical situation was given by R. Mond and O. H. Myers (1937, Vol. 1, pl. 2). O. Meinardus described the site briefly (1977, p. 435). RENÉ-GEORGES COQUIN MAURICE MARTIN, S.J. Architecture Dayr al-Namus is a complex of ruins situated on the edge of the desert northwest of Armant, also called simply Dayr Namus by the local population. A considerable number of Coptic stelae (Daressy, 1914) came from the vicinity of this site and are now preserved in the Coptic Museum in Cairo. A number of generally one-room buildings that are laid out close together at right angles can be identified. They have a fairly regular arrangement of windows and niches on both sides. In the northeast, a larger building stands that consists of several rooms of this sort. One can hardly fail to recognize these structures as living quarters for the monks of a cenobite monastery. A few outcrops of a wall situated on the outskirts also indicate that the area was originally walled in. However, no remains of a building that may be regarded as a church have been recognized. PETER GROSSMANN
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Greetings from Rochester, WAshOut
I hail from state of Washington, where for some unknown reason, we're still having snow and cold weather.
I have 2 vehicles : 99 1/2 ton LS 5.3 Chevy Silverado, Black, shorty w/ hard canopy, dual Flowmasters, & tuned with Hypertech to put out 15 - 20 extra HP over stock. The bad part though is it runs on Premium to achieve the extra git up, along with K&N & low temp thermostat. It has nearly 113,000 miles and has been fairly trouble free. Still haven't had brakes or shocks done yet.
The other is also a 99 Chevy, C5 Corvette MN6 coupe with a set of Borla stingers, Hurst, lightweight aluminum flywheel, skipshift, CLB, and few other goody mods, and has about 64,500 miles, light metalic Pewter, exterior Oak/black interior. My Truck is paid for. The Vette will be paid for in 3 yrs, & 3 months.
Then I hope to be able to really get some mods done on both truck & vette, but we'll see.
Looks like pretty cool forum. Anyway, I'm single again, will be 57 in October, & have a 22 yr old son who is employeed as mechanic in Longview. I'm employeed in computers with the state.
Have lot's of interests, ie Music, computers, sci-fi, star gazing, and in about 5 yrs plan to get into RV'ing to hopefully find a nice warm (not too warm though) city in Arizona to move to.
More to come later.
04-22-2008, 11:04 AM #2Welcome to the site Robert
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04-22-2008, 02:49 PM #3Hey Robert, Welcome to the neighborhood! I live about an hour or so South of you near Vancouver, WA so it's good to see another "WAshOut" resident on here!
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Am I the only person who has decided mo has zero chin at all?
I like newton as a dude but his striking is below amateur and he staggered mo more than a couple times with bs.
Am I the only person who has decided mo has zero chin at all?
I like newton as a dude but his striking is below amateur and he staggered mo more than a couple times with bs.
And the piano, it sounds like a carnival
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I don't care for Mo at all but I really expected him to dominantly avenge his loss, especially against someone who fought him like Newton did last night. Newton's spinning kicks, awkward stances and head placement, and constant switching back and forth from orthodox to southpaw just reminded me of an orange belt at afterschool karate or something. I really do not understand how in the hell Lawal lost that fight with the skills he possesses.
And then Newton's celebration... smfh.
Mo's worst loss, imo.
I was thinking about that at length, but when you really start to dissect Mo's career over the past few years, I think a confluence of his delusional striking acumen under Jeff Mayweather and his overall arrogance/superiority regarding his level of competition in Bellator, with the horrendous staph infection and knee injuries he had to endure(remember, that suspension was why he initially wasn't in the UFC and you can chart a marked downslide from there), I think he's just not the fighter he needs to be and I'm not too sure from that, if he'll ever get to where he needs to again.
They would have had more original success if they original tried to sell the card based on the 3 titles fights, while I wouldn't mind seeming Ortis/Rampage (...maybe 6 years ago...), any MMA fan who pays $50 to buy UFC PPVs knows both guys are way over the hill.
Main event was great last night, rest of fights were either ok to good.
I also didnt understand Mo. Newton was actually pretty predictable. He kept mostly throwing the 1 2 combo and later was just finishing it with the high kick. Then he'd paw his jab to back Mo and and switch to southpaw and hesitate on the spinning back kick before throwing. Mo could of laid him out, I don't understand how he didn't pick up Newtons ufc3 strategy lol.
"He's got big balls. I like that." -Josh Koschek on Frank Trigg's balls.
actually did turn it on after Arthur(TheKidInside) got my attention on Facebook.. was watching Florida State play football mainly but did catch the last couple fights. Bellator has decent shows usually just wouldnt pay for a PPV. Not ashamed to say I like BFC either
Chandler vs Alvarez should be a FOTY candidate for sure! way better fight than Melendez/Sanchez imo
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You're spot on with this and your past analyses. Mo definitely has not been the same since his knees went. Be it the severity or lack of effort in rehab, we will never know. Some athletes can come back from those knee injuries as if they never skipped a beat.
"If a man with no arms and a man with no legs started learning karate, the same light bulb would appear over every head in Japan. Thats right: Glue them together and see if it can kill a panda."
Sanchez/Melendez was a showing of unquestionable heart and determination. They are two entirely different fights and needn't be compared, in my mind at least.
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Lawmakers' views: DFL will bring a new focus to St. Paul
This Legislature will be focused, driven and dedicated to resolving what has become a perpetual cycle of repeated deficits. We will be inclusive of all and eventually reach a resolve that will be in the best interest of Minnesotans today, tomorrow and into the future.By: Rep. Erik Simonson, DFL-Duluth; Sen. David Tomassoni,DFL-Chisholm; Rep. Mike Sundin, DFL-Esko; Sen. Roger Reinert, DFL-Duluth; Rep. Carly C. Melin, DFL-Hibbing; Rep. David Dill, DFL-Crane Lake; Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Tower; Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kettle River:, Duluth News Tribune
DFL will bring a new focus to St. Paul
This Legislature will be focused, driven and dedicated to resolving what has become a perpetual cycle of repeated deficits. We will be inclusive of all and eventually reach a resolve that will be in the best interest of Minnesotans today, tomorrow and into the future.
Our greatest effort must be creating a responsible budget for the next biennium. It must be a budget that recognizes the priorities of middle-
class Minnesotans, including job creation, property tax reductions and adequate funding of public education.
We were elected to do this work, and we have a responsibility to complete it in a timely manner. A complete and total resolve probably will take several sessions, but we must lay the groundwork for change and take the steps necessary to promote success.
Perhaps we will have an off-year bonding bill. Perhaps we will have great debates about social or non-economic issues. We will do so as the Legislature was designed to do so: slowly, methodically and without haste.
We will hear from constituents, and we will consider all views.
We will include the minority party. Many of us ran on a premise of ending partisan bickering, and I remain hopeful we will see great success.
My priorities remain the same: the adequate funding of public education, the reduction of property taxes and the creation of policy designed to facilitate job creation.
We can take this opportunity and grow Minnesota's economy, and we can do so by creating partnerships across the state. Every dollar spent must be considered for its regional economic impact rather than its immediate local effect.
Rep. Mike Simonson, DFL-Duluth
Jobs, budget are top priorities
My top priority will be jobs. Having said that, fixing the budget so the can isn't kicked down the road should be a top priority of the Legislature. We constantly have been dealing with deficits for the past 10 years, and while the economy plays a key role in funding, it is important to understand decisions made in the Legislature can be the problem or the solution.
I am chairman of the Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Finance Division, which is more affectionately referred to as: Frogs, Jobs and Hogs.
We will have a ton of work to do, and we will be looking at budgets of agencies and issues important to just about everyone in Minnesota.
Making and keeping the mining and logging industries thriving is of the utmost importance to our area of the state. The wild rice standard issue has to be resolved and the environment and jobs must exist together.
So, hopefully the session moves more smoothly than it did the past two years. The fact that the people of Minnesota chose to put the DFL in control of lawmaking for the next two years was an indication they weren't happy with the gridlock and the unwillingness to compromise. They want to see us get our work done in a timely fashion with the best interests of the people of Minnesota in mind. I look forward to the upcoming session.
Sen. David Tomassoni, DFL-Chisholm
Core issues deserve attention
I'm certain every legislator will come to St. Paul with issues they feel should be addressed. My hope is to concentrate on core issues we talked about during the campaign: the restoration of the Homestead Tax Credit, stable funding for schools and a move to balance the state's checkbook.
Any consideration for bonding would hinge on favorable interest rates and the inclusion of any needed funding for area flood relief. Legislative leaders have indicated we will be concentrating on the pressing financial issues facing the state before we address other interests.
Rep. Mike Sundin, DFL-Esko
Balancing budget will prove difficult
Clearly, finding structural balance to the state budget is the top priority. Consider the shifts, borrowing and bandages that have comprised the budget for the four years I have represented Duluth: this alone could fill the five months the part-time Minnesota Legislature will be in session.
The task is more difficult than some may think. Looking into the next biennium, Minnesota has a structural budget deficit of about $1.1 billion. Simply put, projected spending exceeds expected revenues. We've had a structural deficit for nearly a decade now. The first was under a Republican governor and Democratic Legislature. Then we had one under a Democratic governor and Republican Legislature. Both parties can claim credit for getting us here. Along the way, we have accumulated more debt and had our AAA bond rating downgraded.
Complicating matters is that state government still owes Minnesota's K-12 schools about $1.3 billion. While an improvement from the $2.7 billion originally withheld, nearly a third of all K-12 funding, this is still a significant amount. And Minnesota has an outstanding debt of about $1 billion from the tobacco bond. This was borrowing against future tobacco payments to Minnesota made in 2011 for one-time spending. If we allow the bond to run its full 20 years, we will have paid almost as much in interest as was originally borrowed.
So the real scope of the problem is $3.4 billion, give or take a few million dollars.
Where do we go in 2013? A balanced approach will include cuts and new revenue. Minnesota has spent a decade making cuts, but we have done relatively little in adding any new and permanent revenue to the system. The state Legislature almost certainly will look at eliminating some of the 297 tax deductions in state law. The Legislature also is very likely to look at the progressivity of the current state income tax, as well as potentially broadening the sales tax base.
Nearly every area of the state budget is under severe strain, including K-12 education, higher education and local government aid. Homeowners know the pressure on local property taxes has been severe. Clearly, we must make choices about what we want and how we pay for it. We can't have it all and expect to not pay anything — or have someone else foot the bill.
Sen. Roger Reinert, DFL-Duluth
Fair revenue, thoughtful spending/b>
Minnesota continues to face significant challenges, including a projected budget deficit of $1.1 billion, in addition to another $1 billion we owe our schools. Reckless borrowing and regressive taxes have led to continued deficits in our state. The focus of this Legislature will be on bringing back a balanced budget that includes fair revenue and thoughtful spending decisions.
My priorities remain jobs and education. In Northeastern Minnesota I would like to see continued growth in our private sector and public investment into our aging infrastructure. I'll continue to be supportive of our natural-resources industries as well as in making sure our small businesses, health-care industry and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be successful.
Additionally, we need to focus on strengthening our education system, which is so important to our quality of life and the health of our economy. When inflation and budget cuts are accounted for, schools across the Iron Range have lost hundreds of dollars per pupil in the past decade. Class sizes in Duluth and across the Range continue to grow as our investment in education shrinks. Relying on property taxes to fund schools is unfair in greater Minnesota, and it's time we end this approach and instead invest in education through fair funding sources.
I would also like to provide property tax relief for seniors and middle-class Minnesotans. Two years ago the Republicans eliminated the Homestead Tax Credit to balance the budget. In my opinion, it's unfair to ask seniors and those living on fixed incomes to pay more while maintaining tax cuts for millionaires. Last year I co-authored a bill to reinstate the homestead property tax credit, and I'll co-author it again in hopes we can provide property tax relief to homeowners across the state.
Rep. Carly Melin, DFL-Hibbing
Let's move to the center
I hope extreme ideologies can be set aside and a more centrist position maintained while the state's budget is balanced and structured to assure long-term stability and success for the state.
Rep. David Dill, DFL-Crane Lake
Balanced approach on budget
The most urgent priority facing the Legislature is ending our decade-long cycle of constantly managing a budget crisis. We need to be honest with Minnesotans as we craft a budget that's fair for middle-class families and that doesn't depend on accounting gimmicks or borrowing from our future. As expected, a projected billion-dollar deficit will require spending reductions. But solving the budget with cuts alone is not in our state's long-term best interest and would likely slow our economic recovery. A balanced approach that positions Minnesota for long-term fiscal health will require new revenue as well.
While it's too early to predict exactly how this year's budget will be resolved, as a state senator and as the incoming Senate majority leader, my commitment is to focus on the issues that matter to Minnesota families: investing in our children's education, protecting our most vulnerable citizens, improving our statewide transportation system, and providing economic opportunity to grow jobs and the middle class.
Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Tower
Ease property tax burden
The top priority for every legislator must be to fix the state's budget deficit. For far too long, the state has pushed the burden of budget shortfalls to local governments (via property taxes), college students and health care providers. The current $1.1 billion deficit presents us with a tough challenge, but we also have a great opportunity to create a fair, balanced and responsible budget that puts our state on the path to long-term fiscal health.
Beyond the budget, my main focus will be on moving Minnesota's health-care system forward. Minnesota has always been a leader in health-care delivery. The Legislature will have to work quickly and diligently to implement a health-care exchange that will bring health-care services to our rural area. In addition, Minnesota has developed a system to provide care for our working poor, who I believe are best served by the Basic Health Plan option provided by the Affordable Care Act. With these and many more initiatives I am confident we will show the nation an example of how a strong health-care system can benefit businesses, health-care providers and families.
In addition to these statewide priorities, continued local flood recovery efforts are an important issue this session. We also need to look at prescription drug abuse issues (including methadone) to see what the state can do to decrease the abuse of these drugs in Minnesota.
Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kettle River
A fair tax system based on values
For the last several years, we've lurched from budget deficit to budget deficit, and we need to address this head-on instead of pushing our budgetary problems into the future. This means fixing Minnesota's outdated tax system so it is less complicated, more equitable and fairer. Homeowners and some businesses in our district saw their property taxes rise last year. This needs to be corrected. The Homestead Tax Credit must be restored.
This session we need to focus on creating jobs as well as finding a fair-and-balanced solution to the structural imbalance of the state budget. Jobs are always a top priority because growing good jobs leads to stronger middle-income families.
We also must prioritize what we value as Minnesotans. I strive to ensure students across the state have access to a first-rate education, and our youngest learners must have early-education opportunities.
As chairwoman of the House State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs Committee, I would like to establish stability of employment so Minnesotans have a reliable government on which they can count. We should be a national leader in citizens who are satisfied with the functions of their state government.
Rep. Mary Murphy, DFL-Hermantown
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Safety Tips
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