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BROOKINGS -- The Aberdeen Central gymnastics team got off to a good start on Saturday but teetered on its last event of the day.
Aberdeen, which struggled on the balance beam, finished in the middle of the pack at the 11-team Patty Jorgenson Invitational at Brookings.
Watertown won the meet with a team score of 143.150, followed by Mitchell at 136.400. Aberdeen Central was seventh with 129.625 points. Krisia Bramer of Watertown topped the all-around competition with a 36.925 score. The Golden Eagles had just one all-around competitor, Alexis Clark, with a 24th finish with 31.300 points.
Three Aberdeen gymnasts finished among the top eight. Clark tied for seventh in the vault with a mark of 9.00. Taylor Schweitzer and Jenny Janish both earned third-place finishes. Schweitzer received a score of 9.250 in the vault and Janish hit 8.675 in the balance beam. Medals were awarded to the top eight individual finishers.
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"I thought the scores were pretty good on the floor, but low," said Aberdeen coach Jennifer Deutsch. "The judges are cautious in scoring the first events in meets. Vault and bars were about where we normally are. We had two unexpected falls on bars that we don't normally have. Otherwise the scores were pretty normal."
Aberdeen's last event of the day, beam, did not go well.
"Beam is what got us. Larissa (Swanson) stuck her beam routine and Taylor only had one fall. Jenny stuck her beam. The beam was not good with too many falls. I thought the meet started out OK. Then, we got the beam last where we can make it or break it," said Deutsch.
A pair of young gymnasts, freshman Amber Kallas and eighth grader Tessa Kimbler, competed in a couple of events for the Golden Eagles at the meet.
"It was not a great day on beam and it combined with low scoring," said Deutsch. "It prepares you for state. It was a little disappointing today but we still saw a lot of good things. We need to focus on beam and trying to stay on it."
Aberdeen Central takes a short break before its next competition on Thursday at the Watertown Triangular. Sioux Falls O'Gorman will be the third team at the meet.
Team Points: Watertown 143.150, Mitchell 136.400, Madison 135.375, Brookings 134.000, Huron 132.225, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 130.850, Aberdeen Central 129.625, Yankton 128.700, Sioux Falls Lincoln 128.125, Pierre 127.975, Sioux Falls Washington 111.775.
Uneven Bars: 1, Krisia Bramer, Watertown, 9.450; 2, Sydney Torgrude, Sioux Falls Lincoln, 8.850; 3 (tie), Abby Christiansen, Madison, 8.825; 3 (tie), Quinci Herll, Mitchell 8.825; 5, Lexi Finck, Madison, 8.725; 6, Lynne Hanten, Watertown, 8.700; 7, Ellie Rew, Mitchell, 8.575; 8, Allison Stadheim, Watertown, 8.425.
Balance Beam: 1, Hanten, 9.225; 2, Torgrude, 9.025; 3, Jenny Janish, Aberdeen Central, 8.675; 4, Bramer, 8.650; 5, Holly Fahrenwald, Brookings, 8.825; 7, Emily Prill, Mitchell, 8.500; 8, Jordan Waldner, Huron, 8.375.
Floor Exercise: 1, Hanten, 9.575; 2 (tie), Bramer, 9.525; 2 (tie), Lexy Morris, Watertown, 9.525; 4, Alexis Gannon, Brookings, 9.425; 5, Jenni Giles, Madison, 9.275; 6 (tie), Fahrenwald, 9.200; 6 (tie), Herll, 9.200; 8, Abbey Cerny, Watertown, 9.175.
Vault: 1, Morris, 9.550; 2, Bramer, 9.300; 3, Taylor Schweitzer, Aberdeen Central, 9.250; 4, Hanten, 9.200; 5, Finck, 9.175; 6, Gannon, 9.125; 7 (tie), Alexis Clark, Aberdeen Central, 9.000; 7 (tie), Herll, 9.000.
All Around: 1, Bramer, 36.925; 2, Hanten, 36.700; 3, Torgrude, 35.325; 4, Herll, 35.100; 5, Giles, 34.800; 6, Finck, 34.250; 7, Rew, 33.775; 8, Fahrenwald, 33.425.
|Other Aberdeen Central Results|
Uneven Bars: 9 (tie), Alexis Clark, 8.325; 9 (tie), Tessa Kimbler, 8.325; 28, Aimee Padgett, 7.825; 32, Jenny Janish, 7.725; 40, Mattison Flakus, 7.300.
Balance Beam: 25, Larissa Swanson, 7.550; 35, Taylor Schweitzer, 7.125; 50, Flakus, 5.550; 51, Clark, 5.425.
Floor Exercise: 34, Clark, 8.550; 39, Hannah Langbehn, 8.425; 44 (tie), Amber Kallas, 8.225; 44 (tie), Kimbler, 8.225; 46, Schweitzer, 8.200.
Vault: 21, Langbehn, 8.500; 29, Janish, 8.350; 40, Flakus, 8.150.
All Around: 24, Clark, 31.300.

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Release Date: Dec 06, 2011
Explore Minnesota Tourism Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Present: Fred Bobich, Bonnie Carlson, Senator John Carlson, Bill Deef, Chuck Dougherty, Randy Gutzmann, Nancy Hanson, Denelle Hillard, Brad Jones, Doug Killian, David Langhoff, Deb Lloyd, Julie Lunning, Terry Mattson, Bill Morrissey, Mark Novotny, Cynthya Porter, Mark Ronnei, Senator Tom Saxhaug, Ingrid Schneider, Kathy Silverthorn, Charles Skinner, Sam Thompson
EMT Staff: John Edman, Leann Kispert, Peggy Lindquist, Peggy Nasby, Colleen Tollefson
Guests: Amy Myers (Colle + McVoy)
Welcome/Introductions: Council members were asked to introduce themselves and to provide outlook on 2012:
- Holiday light tours are seeing a lot more activity, which typically means a good economic outlook
- Minneapolis hotel occupancy is good; looking forward to the return of the Timberwolves to the Target Center
- Paul Bunyan will celebrate his 75th birthday in Bemidji this summer
- St. Cloud is nearing completion of the convention center. St. Cloud is host to the Canada-America games for police, EMS and fire personnel. There will be a total of 52 tournaments coming to the area.
- Delta is resuming flights to Hibbing
- Congratulations to Mall of America for being named "America's Top Mall"
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- Looking forward to the branding Minnesota project
- Rochester saw an increase in occupancy and rates in 2011. Three new hotels are scheduled to open in 2012
- Stadium issue continues to be a hot topic in the legislature. Will need to be a bipartisan vote
- Consumers are experiencing "frugal fatigue" meaning they are tired of being cheap
- Stillwater has seen an increase in occupancy. Working to get a new bridge over the St. Croix
- Lutsen Mountains saw a 10% increase in the last year and is expected to see an increase again this year. The area is working on a county-wide brand.
- RV sales remain steady and the RV community is active in Minnesota
- Anxious to see results from the impact of school year start date results, as well as the "Quality of Life" project that MnDOT is rolling out
- Grand View Lodge recorded the largest year in history. They are seeing results from the mountain biking trails in Crosby.
Approval of Minutes: Bill Deef moved to approve the minutes from the September 14th meeting as submitted. Nancy Hanson seconded the motion. All Council members in attendance voted to approve the minutes as submitted.
Legislative Update:
Tourism Funding Proposal
Minnesota's tourism office budget ranks 30th in the nation. An additional $500,000 was cut from Tourism's budget this past legislative session. Moving ahead, different funding methods need to be looked at in order to move Minnesota forward.
EMT has put forward a 2012 legislative initiative for alternative funding to drive tourism. The request is that the 6.2% car rental tax that was originally put in place for the Super Bowl (and never taken off the books), be used as a funding source for tourism.
Explore Minnesota Tourism relies on the general fund for about $8.7 million each year. Under this new proposal, the existing 6.2% car rental tax would remain; however it would be dedicated to Explore Minnesota Tourism for tourism marketing. This would generate approximately $13 million for Explore Minnesota Tourism. EMT's general fund appropriation could be eliminated, thus saving the state $8.7 million each year. This would result in a net decrease of $4.3 million to the General Fund. The $4.3 million increase to the budget for EMT through dedication of this existing tax would replace the proposed 1% increase in the state's car rental tax the Governor had recommended to increase state tourism marketing.
To further the impact of the state's investment in tourism, the required private-sector match should be increased to $3 million per year from non-state sources. Up to one-half of the total match could be in-kind contributions.
The additional funding would allow the state to significantly expand its marketing, increasing advertising in current markets and expanding to new markets where there has been little Minnesota promotion.
There is also a new law to collect sales and use tax from on-line travel companies. This new tax revenue could also offset the decrease to the general fund.
Comments from the Council:
- Will there be pushback from online intermediaries?
- This is a win-win proposal. EMT would be required to live within the means of how the tax does.
- EMT's budget would not be up for debate every legislative session
- Concern that this is a nice big, one-time bump, but will it continue to grow tourism in the future?
A resolution for new funding sources to promote Minnesota Tourism was drafted which states:
"Whereas, leisure and hospitality is an $11 billion industry in Minnesota that accounts for 17% of Minnesota's state sales tax and provides over 238,000 full and part-time jobs (11% of total private sector employment);
Whereas, nationally Minnesota ranks 22nd in travel spending, 18th in travel generated employment, 14th in travel generated payroll and 9th in travel generated tax receipts;
Whereas Minnesota's tourism office budget ranks 30th nationally;
Whereas regional competitors such as Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota and Michigan outspend Minnesota;
Whereas Explore Minnesota Tourism works on partnerships between private-sector destinations and businesses as well as public and state-operated facilities that maximize human, fiscal and other resources; and
Whereas the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, which provides strategic direction and represents all major sectors of the tourism industry, has set a goal to make leisure and hospitality a $20 billion industry in Minnesota by the year 2020; which will increase jobs to 271,500.
Whereas additional funding would allow the state to significantly expand its marketing, increasing advertising in current markets and expanding to new markets;
Whereas significant new revenues will be provided to the general fund from a new online travel tax;
Now therefore, the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council resolves:
To generate new sources of revenue for tourism marketing beyond state general fund, including but not limited to, dedicated taxes on tourism and partnerships with state and tribal governments and organizations.
To replace Explore Minnesota Tourism's general fund with dedication of the existing 6.2% car rental tax to Explore Minnesota Tourism for tourism marketing; and
To increase the required private sector match generated by Explore Minnesota Tourism to $3,000,000 per year from non-state sources."
Brad Jones moved to approve the resolution, with Denelle Hillard seconding the motion. A discussion following the motion included:
- A statement should be added to state how an increase to the Tourism budget will increase jobs in the state.
- Also add that an increase to the tourism budget would be used to market the state. (This is addressed in the paragraph that begins "To generate new sources...")
Update to the discussion comments: The two requested areas are addressed.
With the above-mentioned suggestions, a motion to approve the resolution was passed by all Council members in attendance.
Governor's Meeting
A meeting with Tina Smith (Governor's Chief of Staff) and representatives from the Council will be held to discuss this proposal. Council members will be provided an update following the meeting with the Governor's Office.
U.S. Senate Commerce Hearing
John Edman testified at a hearing on travel and tourism. Senator Klobuchar chairs the committee. Topics included visa waiver issue and future of travel & tourism.
Other Legislative Issues
The Public/Policy committee did not meet since the last Council meeting.
A question was raised as to whether or not there is a need for the Council to step forward to support the expansion of the Mall of America. MOA hosts 40 million visitors a year. The Mall is in Phase II of the project. They are in discussion with the city and the developer. It is highly supported by the industry. The Mall went to the legislature on three occasions. They are now working with the City of Bloomington. A Radisson Blue will be built in early 2013 as part of the project. They are currently not looking at any tax increase to fund Phase II. It is supported by lodging and entertainment taxes. The economic impact that the Mall provides to the state is significant. This may be an issue for the Public/Policy task force to review to determine how the Council can support.
Governor's Job Summit: Governor Dayton held a Job Summit in October. More than 700 leaders from Minnesota's business, nonprofit, government and academic sectors gathered in St. Paul to discuss ways to position the state's economy for success now and into the future. Tourism was part of the discussions and break out sessions. John Edman was on a panel that discussed the branding initiative and Mark Ronnei was also on a panel on reducing government costs.
Branding Update – Amy Myers, Colle + McVoy: EMT is moving forward with public and private entities to present a unified "Minnesota" message. There is an opportunity to unify public and private marketing organizations to create a cohesive brand for Minnesota. The goals are:
- To ensure the best use of funds to advance the perception of Minnesota
- Marshal the collective strength of state agencies in unison with private sector
- Elevate pride among residents
- Create a long-term unified brand message and narrative about Minnesota
A research study was completed over the summer to gauge consumer and industry knowledge of Minnesota.
Key findings of the research:
Overall, consumers and stakeholders see Minnesota in a similar light and agree on what makes the state appealing.
- Perceptions and appeal center around Minnesota's natural beauty, including its lakes/rivers, and outdoor activities.
- Secondarily the state is known for and appealing for its wholesome character and lifestyle.
- Overall, stakeholders and consumers aligned on these views.
Consumers are most likely to recommend Minnesota for 'play', followed by 'work' and then as a place to live.
- Being seen as a state that is 'fun and exciting' has the potential to derive both travel and leisure and interest in living in Minnesota.
- However, for the 'work' side, the key driver is a successful, growing economy.
Among consumers, Minnesota is best known as "The Land of 10,000 Lakes". This is also the most appealing tagline, followed by the "Explore Minnesota" tagline.
- In contrast, among Stakeholders, recall of "Explore Minnesota" slightly edged out "The Land of 10,000 Lakes". However, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes" edged out "Explore Minnesota" in appeal.
Key takeaways of the Minnesota brand perception/appeal:
- Overall, the majority of consumers associate Minnesota with lakes and rivers
- Those living in Minnesota also associate the state with outdoor activities while people further away from Minnesota associate the state with cold winter weather, the quality of life and the wholesome character of the state
- The state personality continues to be best known as 'nice', with other comforting and relaxing descriptions common
- Stakeholder perceptions of the state are consistent with consumer perceptions
- Minnesota is noted for the appeal of its scenery and outdoor activities among consumers across all regions and also among stakeholders
- Minnesota is also seen as a place that has a wholesome overall quality of life – safe and clean, with charming small towns and lots of activities
- As with its wholesome quality of life, the state's personality is also considered 'nice', 'calm' and 'welcoming'
Key takeaways from Minnesota mottos and taglines:
When prompted, consumers identify 'Land of 10,000 Lakes', the 'Gopher State' and 'Explore Minnesota' as the most recognizable taglines for the state
- Land of 10,000 Lakes and Explore Minnesota are seen as the mottos/taglines that best suit the personality and appeal of the state
- Among stakeholders, Explore Minnesota is the most memorable motto promoting the state, closely followed by 'Land of 10,000 Lakes'
In order to move forward, we need to define positioning opportunities for the state based on the key elements of appeal as well as the opportunities to enhance state perceptions. Specifically, the range of positioning options developed should address: state's natural appeal (lakes/rivers), outdoor lifestyle, fun and excitement, wholesome quality of life and personality, and Minnesota's vibrant and up-to-date culture.
Biking Initiative: The second bike summit was held in Mankato in November, with over 150 attendees. Partners in the biking promotion include EMT, MnDOT, DNR, Health, National Park Service, Park & Trails and the Bike Alliance. The group is working together to get more people on more bikes, more often in Minnesota. Because of these partners, we have $225,000 in seed money for a broad marketing campaign. Continue to look for partners and sponsors in areas such as health care providers/insurers, trail construction and bike product areas. The launch of the campaign is scheduled for May 2012. EMT is currently working to develop the website, which will include linear routes. EMT site will provide links to many mapping options. The bike group is meeting December 7 to confirm direction.
Comments from the Council include:
- This is a lot of time and money for a single activity
- How much of an influence is biking to travelers? What is the ROI?
- Are bikers spending money?
- The bicycle tourist tends to be older, prefers upscale accommodations and spends money
- NiceRide saw over 200,000 users last year
- Mountain biking is now a high school sport
- 90% of bikers drive a car to their destination and bring their bike
- Communities see travelers who are cyclists one day and tourists the next day
- Competitive bike racing is expanding and growing
- Is there an opportunity for a "Biking Opener"
- Biking is an example of how a budget increase could help us reach out
- Trails are multi use. They provide different activities in different seasons
2012 Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan was developed with input provided by the Council and EMT staff. Overall, the plan is a two-year plan, but will be reviewed in another year. A motion to accept the 2012 Strategic Plan as presented was introduced by Cynthya Porter and seconded by Bill Deef. All members in attendance voted to approve the Plan as presented.
2012 Marketing Preview:
Proposed Media Plan
Media plans for Winter 2011/2012 include the "Spin to Win" sweepstakes. This will create lead generation, as well as increase website traffic. For the first time, this promotion will be promoted via Facebook. It will also be promoted on www.exploreminnesota.com, and through e-mails from the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune. Eight prizes will be awarded. The goal is to produce 15,000 – 20,000 entries during the promotion, which will run January 9 – February 5. Will most likely do this the "Spin to Win" sweepstakes again in the Spring, with the goal to produce closer to 30,000 entries.
Plans are underway for radio advertising. For this promotion, EMT is looking to do a second verse to the popular "More to Explore in Minnesota/Joe Mauer" commercial.
The co-op program continues as well, with three of the programs sold out. Opportunities remain on the additional programs.
Web and Mobile Updates
The EMT website just completed its' first year of existence. The web is supported by ad sales on the web. We see 2.5 million visitors to the site each year. Phase II projects, which include the Meet in Minnesota site, the Sports Marketing site, and the data sharing widget are all underway. Also working on linear listings project, which is a tool that would allow users to find activities/attractions/events/lodging to do along the way of the trails.
The mobile app continues to develop. The traffic on this has increased three-fold from December 2009 to November 2011. The mobile app will focus on active living and is scheduled to be released this month. A full launch is scheduled for spring.
EMT currently partners with the Star Tribune on the production and distribution of the Explorer. Will continue the Spring/Summer 2012 edition. Reevaluating future editions. Due to the cost, EMT is interested in sending out an RFP.
Comments from the Council:
- Explorer is a great tool for seasons, but once it is printed, it is out of date
- Produce online, on EMT site
- EMT could do Explorer on their own
- Circulation of Star Tribune is 12th in the country
Grant Program Update: In 2011, EMT awarded $679,245.27 in grants. Due to budget cuts and restructuring of the grants program, EMT awarded $328,842.51 in 2012. EMT had budgeted $300,000 for the program, but increased its contribution by over $28,000 in order to process all requests. Previously, recipients could request up to $10,000. The cap is now at $4,000. Even with the lower cap, requests are still coming in from both small and large organizations. The Grants Task Force will meet again in March to review the program.
Tourism Conference Update: The 2012 Tourism Conference will be held January 24-25 at the Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester. Council members will be asked to assist with introduction of speakers.
An International and Group Evaluation Session will be held on January 23 in Rochester. Council members are encouraged to participate in that session. Bonnie Carlson, Bill Deef, Brad Jones, Doug Killian and Mark Ronnei will participate.
Explore Minnesota Tourism Council: The following Council members terms will expire in January: Fred Bobich, Chuck Dougherty, Nancy Hanson, Brad Jones, Mark Novotny, Ted Seifert, Kathy Silverthorn, Charles Skinner, Sam Thompson and John Valliere. Council members can submit their application online at www.sos.state.mn.us. Members remain on the Council until they submit their resignation or their successor is appointed by the Governor.
Council members who have not yet submitted their signed Ethics Statement should do so as soon as possible.
Proposed 2012 Council Dates:
Friday, March 9
Wednesday, June 13
Tuesday, September 11
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Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
Ok so spec bumps are nice and yeah I would be great if the evo had a 1080 screen and 2 gigs of ram (and descent battery life with all that) but are evo owners really getting all that excited for the m7? The only thing I really want to see is sense 5 and see if it really is that much cleaner and better or just nicer to look at but still bloaty. If HTC wants me to get excited for a phone advertise features and not specs.
Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
Definitely, for me the big thing would be the newer screen tech which is apparently awesome, but our evo lte screens still outclass basically everything but the likes of the DNA and soon the m7. As for sense 5, whatever it'll bring to the table, at the very least we'll be able to upgrade to it unofficially.
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Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
There's people saying that the m7 will be for multiple carriers. I hope its not true I am really hoping for sprint to get a flagship of their own. VZW already has the DNA and att has the Xperia line what else do they need.
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Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
I'm so done with flagships. I love my EVO 4G LTE a lot more than my kids GS3s, but I think Samsung has the right approach, one phone for all carriers.
Just look how long it is taking for the thunderbolt to get ICS. If the thunderbolt was on multiple carriers there is no way it would have taken so long. - 02-12-2013, 09:48 PM #32
Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
as said earlier, wonder if we will get 4.2
Moto Q9C------->Palm PRE------->Palm PRE--------->EVO 4G------>EVO 4G LTE------>Nexus 5 - 02-12-2013, 11:38 PM #33
Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
Not to mention next to no discussion of the Evo LTE when the One X gets updates. The S3 line had updates on all carriers much closer than the One X/Evo LTE. As much as I hate to say it, keeping things simple like Apple isn't a bad thing. HTC doesn't need to fragment their own phones like they've done in the past.
- 02-14-2013, 08:59 PM #35Sent from my blah-blah-blah using blah-blah-blah.
Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
Ha glad I'm not the only one. I'll keep my evo, kickstand, and SD CARD...for now
- 02-18-2013, 09:57 AM Thread Author #37
Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
Everyone seems to be doing nothing but complaining about the M7 and praising the EVO over it. Shouldn't we all hope the M7 does well instead of bashing what it isn't? Everyone is speaking like they have facts when really nobody does until tomorrow. I hope it's enough to keep HTC in the game for my next upgrade.
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2 - 02-18-2013, 01:25 PM #40
Re: New EVO LTE 4gen on its way in 2013???
Its already been proven HTC has a poor marketing team. also there lack of support for older model phones is what is ruining their reputation. I think they will take a few queues from samsung's new playbook because at one point this was the same thing that was said about Samsung in the past. Limiting their releases so that they can focus on marketing and support will also need to be done. with that being said thou, I think sprint will be still committed to their evo line and would try to preserve the name and branding. It's normal for companies to discontinue phone models to keep inventory down as the product cycle begins again. Doesn't mean the "new" evo will be released anytime soon. also even thou the m7 may lack this feature or that one. If the carriers have their way again those features could be added such as the way the evo LTE was developed off of a one x. The evo has a kickstand and micro sd even thou it is basically a one x at heart. HTC has a small recognition value in customer eyes but they aren't the Juggernauts that APPLE and SAMSUNG currently are so I don't know how much bargaining power they are going to have at the moment with carriers as far as features and naming is concerns, but these are just my thoughts and we wont know the final word till this all plays out.
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The 2002 Farm Bill established the Conservation Innovation Grants as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The program was continued under the 2008 Farm Bill. The grant program is offered to a diverse set of potential applicants, including state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and individuals to help field test, implement, and transfer innovative environmental solutions to natural resource problems.
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Nature Conservancy (TNC) $51,529 Prioritizing and promoting pollinator habitat projects in the Garden State
TNC will develop a means to prioritize and promote pollinator habitat projects in the Garden State by applying GIS technology combined with current ecological research and economic data. Social surveys will be used to field test the extent of knowledge about the issues related to this important habitat and barriers to addressing these issues. Marketing materials will be developed to solicit participants for implementing on-the-ground pollinator conservation work in a prioritized area.
Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) $12,230 Evaluation of in-stream restoration success on the Musconetcong
MWA will evaluate in-stream restoration successes at sites in the Musconetcong River. They will compare these sites to other stream restoration projects in the region, link monitoring findings to specific restoration methods, and develop a methods manual and a technical note for stream restoration projects.
Rutgers University $34,501 Benefits of bats in controlling marmorated stink bug population
This project will demonstrate that bats can provide an important ecological service to New Jersey's agricultural industry by controlling the new agricultural pest, the brown marmorated stink bug. Using DNA analysis of insect fragments in bat guano, they will attempt to show that bats can consume brown marmorated stink bugs and other agricultural pests in sufficient quantities to reduce the pest management costs for crops, such as apples, peaches, blueberries, cranberries, soybeans, and bell peppers. If successful, farmers will have a financial incentive to increase the habitat for cavity-roosting bats, a species experiencing steep declines due to White Nose Syndrome.
Rutgers University $57,505 Effective use of energy monitoring on the farm
Rutgers will demonstrate how energy monitoring devices can be used to identify opportunities for improved energy efficiency in existing farm facilities. The project aims to educate producers and agricultural professionals in the selection, implementation and use of energy monitoring solutions. The project will provide comprehensive information on the pros and cons of the different technologies available for energy monitoring.
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat. FY2012 NJ Announcement of Program Funding (321 kb) SF424 - Application (30 kb) SF424A - Budget Information (28 kb) SF424B - Assurances (30 kb)
Spectrum BioEnergy LLC $44,160 Protection of Environmental Resources through the Implementation of High-Efficiency and Cost-Effective Anaerobic Digestion Waste-to-Energy Systems on Equine Farms
Spectrum BioEnergy will demonstrate the feasibility of using small-scale anaerobic digestion technology to convert horse manure into energy and soil nutrient for the purposes of: 1) manure management, 2) methane capture, 3) creation of renewable energy 4) reduction of ground water contamination and 5) odor management.
Atlantic County Board of Agriculture $75,000 Demonstration and Evaluation of Conservation Systems Using Seasonal High Tunnels for Season Extension of New Jersey's Specialty Crops
This project will monitor, evaluate and demonstrate to New Jersey farmers the potential impacts of both single- and multi-bay commercial size high tunnels on nutrient, pest and irrigation management while also evaluating effective crop and cover crop rotations.
Rutgers University, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs $67,375 Soil quality improvement with leaf wastes combined with cover crops, rotations, and reduced tillage
This project aims to increase soil health and quality, utilize community organic waste streams, decrease energy-based farm input costs, decrease industrial nitrogen fertilizer use, reduce soil-borne disease and fungicide use. A leaf application practices guide will be developed with the ultimate goal in 10 years to double the number of NJ farmland acres receiving municipal collected leaves as a carbon/nutrient resource.
The following documents require Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007 or Adobe Acrobat pdf, as noted. FY2011 NJ Announcement of Program Funding (272 kb - pdf) Biannual Report Form (24 kb Word) or Biannual Report Form (14 kb pdf)
D&R Greenway Land Trust $75,000 Native Plant Seed Products for New York and New Jersey Area D&R Greenway Land Trust will demonstrate and transfer to New Jersey small growers the technologies and practices necessary to produce deliverable native plant seed products to the NY-NJ area by piloting a cooperative three-year effort between grower, client (the market) and government.
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat pdf, as noted. FY2010 NJ Announcement of Program Funding (294 kb - pdf) FY 2010 NJ Application Package Check List (15 kb - pdf) Biannual Report Form (24 kb Word) or Biannual Report Form (14 kb pdf)
Rutgers University $32,204 Developing Science-Based Pollinator Restoration Protocols for use in Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Rutgers entomologists will examine selected native plants for use by native pollinators for various New Jersey agricultural crops. Technical recommendations for pollinator restoration plantings for use in USDA Farm Bill programs will be developed, job sheets on pollinator restoration will be produced and workshops for NRCS staff and agricultural producers will be held.
South Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council $18,600 No-till Pumpkin Production Demonstration Project
No-till plots and conventional till plots will be established and results compared on two farms for the no-till pumpkin production demonstration project. Soil test analysis, data on cover crop species, seeding rates, seeding dates, soil moisture levels, yield data, and economic data will be assessed. Project results will be presented at meetings and in a fact sheet promoting this innovative conservation practice.
Rutgers University $74,907 Protection of Environmental Resources through the Implementation of Feed Management Best Management Practices on Equine Farms
Rutgers researchers will develop methodologies for implementing NRCS Practice 592 "Feed Management" on equine farms in New Jersey. The project will demonstrate feed management at two horse farms in targeted watersheds. Rutgers will produce facts sheets, and use field days to educate the equine public about Best Feed Management Practices.
New Jersey Audubon $75,000 New Jersey Pine Barrens Ecological Forest Management
New Jersey Audubon will develop a new specialty wood product from forest biomass produced as a result of forest improvement activities in the Pine Barrens. A fact sheet on the new product will be produced. Avian and vegetation responses to forest management activities will be analyzed and reported.
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat. FY2009 NJ Announcement of Program Funding (277 kb) - 2009 State Funding Opportunities FY 2009 NJ Application Package Check List (16 kb) Biannual Report Form (14 kb) This is a Microsoft Excel file. Form CPA-52 - Environmental Effects for Conservation Planning is required to be submitted with CIG proposals. This form can be used as a guide for the scope of environmental information required for the CIG application. Scroll down to "NRCS National" and to find instructions, forms and worksheets to assist you with the completion of the CPA-52.
Laine Farms $75,000
A local warm season pelletizing facility will be developed in Somerset County to provide an alternate market for the warm-season grass crops in northern New Jersey. The use of the pellets to provide winter heating for agricultural structures will be further demonstrated in a partnership effort with New Jersey Audubon.
Rutgers. the State University of New Jersey $61,193
Audit tools for use in energy-intensive horticultural and floriculture operations will be developed and tested by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Thomas Manning at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station will lead this project with a goal of discovering appropriate energy conservation measures that reduce total energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve agricultural efficiency.
Derwood Farms $52,934
A local source of black-oil sunflowers for a "Jersey Grown" bird seed mix will be developed by Mark Kirby of Derwood Farms in partnership with New Jersey Audubon. The project will also include the use of an innovative bio-char product to enhance the soil condition in the sunflower fields in an effort to improve water quality and carbon sequestration.
New Jersey Audubon won the 2011 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award for Land Conservation category for this partnership enterprise!
EnSave $18,090
Up to five staff members from local Soil Conservation Districts and/or Resource Conservation and Development Councils will be recruited and trained to perform on-farm energy audits in New Jersey. As part of the grant agreement, four audits will be conducted and energy saving strategies will be implemented on the audited farms.
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat. FY2008 NJ Announcement of Program Funding (67 kb) FY 2008 NJ Application Package Check List (19 kb) Sample Completed Standard Form 424A (447 kb) DUNS Number Application Information (23 kb) Biannual Report Form (14 kb)
Cumberland-Salem Soil Conservation District $75,000
This project will help to implement precision agriculture on over 10,000 acres of cropland in southern New Jersey. The grantee is working with over thirty local growers testing the ability of precision agriculture tools to reduce nutrient and pesticide applications on their operations.
The following documents require Adobe Acrobat. FY2007 NJ Announcement of Program Funding (53 kb) FY 2007 NJ Application Package Check List (17 kb) Application Cover Sheet - Standard Form 424 (150 kb) Budget Information - Standard Form 424A (1589 kb) Supplemental Instructions for Standard Form 424A (82 kb) Sample Completed Standard Form 424A (447 kb) Certifications - Standard Form 424B (21 kb) DUNS Number Application Information (23 kb) Biannual Report Form (14 kb)
Rutgers University – Water Resources $74,331
Rutgers will implement a vegetated channel system on a private nursery operation to encourage uptake of nutrients and improve infiltration of irrigation runoff into the soil. The activities carried out under this grant will: 1) incorporate turf grass and native warm season grasses into the runoff conveyance system, 2) use a water and nutrient budget as a basis for monitoring results, 3) test the recovered water for disease-causing fungus and bacteria, and 4) recommend changes to the NRCS technical standard for tailwater recovery.
Rutgers University – Environmental Sciences $74,981
Under this agreement, Rutgers researchers will implement soil management practices in real-crop situations to determine the effectiveness and applicability of the recommended measures. The activities carried out under this grant will: 1) establish the recommended practices on several crop fields, 2) monitor the crop response and changes in soil quality indicators, 3) develop outreach materials and results reports, and 4) recommend changes to the draft NRCS technical standard for soil management.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. agricultural sector will enjoy record high income in 2013 as bin-busting grain harvests in the Midwest more than offset expected lower prices, the Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Net farm income in the United States will reach $120.6 billion this year, up 6 percent from 2012 but down from the $128.2 billion preliminarily forecast in February, mostly reflecting updated forecasts for cash corn receipts.
When adjusted for inflation, net farm income will be the second highest since 1973, USDA said.
In unadjusted terms it will exceed the previous high of $118 billion in 2011; as recently as 2009 net income was just $60.4 billion.
By contrast, net cash income was forecast to fall more than 10 percent in 2013 from the previous year, to $120.8 billion. The USDA attributed the decline to substantial crop stockpiles expected at year-end.
"Not all crops produced in 2013 will be sold by the end of the 2013 calendar year; we anticipate substantial increases in the annual quantity and value of crop inventories, particularly for corn," USDA said.
Increases in farm asset values are expected to continue to exceed increases in farm debt, netting a record high for farm equity, the government said.
Cash receipts are expected to fall 5.5 percent on the year for crops but rise 4.9 percent for livestock, for a 1 percent overall decline.
Corn and soybean prices are retreating from the record highs of 2012, which resulted from the worst drought in decades. The USDA expects average farm prices for corn in 2013 of $5.85 per bushel, down 13 percent on the year, and for soybeans of $12.88, down 6 percent.
Large gains in chicken and milk sales will power a 5 percent increase in the value of livestock, dairy and poultry production, the USDA said. Broiler exports are expected to rise 3 percent this year, with milk exports up 17 percent.
Also rising in 2013 will be farm production expenses, by 3.8 percent to a record $354 billion. But feed costs, a major component of livestock production, should fall sharply in the second half of 2013 as abundant new-crop supplies reach the market, USDA said.
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COLUMBUS, OH Sixteen Ohio school districts and their corresponding counties will receive more than $1.8 million this year from the sale of timber at Ohio's State Forests, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry.
Through the division's "Trees to Textbooks" program, a percentage of the revenues generated from state forest management activities including timber sales and royalties from the production of minerals, such as oil and gas, on state land are paid to the local county, township, and school district in which the activity took place.
"While helping keep Ohio's forests healthy, this program also provides a financial boost to local schools and governments," said State Forester John Dorka. "We are proud of the significant contribution forest management projects have made to the communities and their governments within these forests."
This year, a total of $906,000 to 16 school districts and another $906,000 has been distributed to local governments in 14 Ohio counties.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas- Amanda Scarborough threw a one-hit shutout and the 7th-ranked Texas A&M softball team pounded out 15 hits to beat the Sam Houston State Bearkats 11-0 in six innings to advance to Sunday's championship game of the College Station Regional.
With the win, A&M (42-11) will play the Houston Cougars (44-16) on Sunday at 1 p.m. While the loss ends Sam Houston's season at 38-26.
"It's fun to win," A&M head coach Jo Evans said. "It's fun to come back from that first game where we were disappointed in our play. It just feels really good to see our kids comfortable playing the game. I'm proud of the way they came out. They weren't defensive. They didn't feel like if we don't win our season is over. We really took a proactive approach and a positive approach. That's what you have to have in this game."
The Aggies, the visiting team in the contest, managed two runs in the first inning as Sharonda McDonald reached on a bunt single to start the game. Two batters later Megan Gibson stroked a 2-2 pitch over the leftfield wall giving her 36 RBIs on the season.
A&M would manage another run in the second as McDonald lined a first-pitch two-out double into the right-centerfield gap. Jamie Hinshaw would follow suit, sending a first-pitch single up the middle to score McDonald.
Gibson started the fifth, roping a single into leftfield. Scarborough followed it up with an almost identical single of her own. With two outs, Joy Davis and Macie Morrow singled to bring in three more A&M runs, pushing the score to 6-0 in the Aggies' favor.
A five-run sixth sealed A&M's spot in Sunday's championship showdown against Houston. McDonald led off the inning with her fourth single of the game, tying her career high. Hinshaw, Gibson and Scarborough each lined singles of their own, Gibson picking up her third RBI of the game and Scarborough picking up her first. Morrow's double drove in two more runs for the Aggies, as the freshman picked up her fourth RBI of the night.
Sam Houston lifted starter, Morgan Mikulin in the sixth after surrendering all 11 runs on 14 hits to the Aggies. The Bearkats replaced Mikulin with Brandi Crnkovic who worked two-thirds of an inning giving up just one hit.
McDonald ended the game going 4-for-4 at the plate with three runs scored. Gibson and Scarborough were each 3-for-4 on the night. Gibson drove in and scored three runs, with Scarborough driving in and scoring a run of her own.
"I thought Sharonda really set the tone at the plate going 4-for-4 and hit the ball hard," Evans said. "When Gibson hit the homerun I breathed a sigh of relief myself because she's really struggled at the plate lately. To see her get out there and have a multi-hit game really makes a difference for our team. She's someone who's stepped up for us all year so we really needed her to come around in that game."
Scarborough picked up her 23rd victory in the circle, working six complete; she struck out nine Bearkat batters without allowing a free pass.
"We really needed one of our pitchers to have a complete game where they looked comfortable," Evans ended. "That's what Scarborough did; she was comfortable on the mound. She had all her pitches working for her. I thought Patti Wunderlich did a really nice job behind the plate."
Live video of A&M's game against Houston can be found on AggieAthletics.com. Fans in the Bryan/College Station area can listen on Sports Radio 1150 The Zone.
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E - Morrow(10); Nelson(2). LOB - A&M 7; SHSU 3. 2B - McDonald(3); Morrow(11). HR - Gibson(11). HBP - Lindsey. SH -
Lobpries(6); Brown(7). SB - McDonald(34); Hinshaw(25); Lobpries(4).
Win - Scarborough (23-7). Loss - Mikulin (17-13). Save - None.
WP - Mikulin(7). HBP - by Scarborough (Lindsey).


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As a local supporter and fan of Ballet West, I must give a shameless plug for their new blog. www.balletwest.org will get you there, and the blog link is in the lower right corner. The entire website has been overhauled, and it's got some great photographs of the dancers and rehearsals, and some of the costume shop, which I found particularly interesting. I'm really excited to see how the company is growing and attracting new talent, so please check out the new website and the blog. If you visit Salt Lake City, take in a performance if you can. The Capitol Theater is a wonderful architectural treat, and of course, Ballet West is wonderful, too!
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Of all of Steven King's amazing books & movies, which was YOUR favorite?
My favorite book was The Stand & my favorite movie was IT.
I'm currently reading "The Bachman Books", the collected works of his early novels under Richard Bachman. I've read "Rage" and I'm currenently reading "The Long Walk", the collection also includes "The Running Man", I hope I can read it without constantly thinking of Arnie "Grabby Hands" Schwarzenegger.
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