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8 oz
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Elevation Eco
700 Fill Down
These are toasty warm around the foot. The build quality…
Price Paid: $19
These are toasty warm around the foot. The build quality is great, with thoughtful touches like a heel pull that works well with winter gloves (field verified).
The reinforced heel and front help mitigate moisture migration into the down from wet snow. These shoes have some grip, but stay on flat terrain. Hard packed snow is not your friend while wearing these.
I wore these on a winter backpacking trip, with mid-weight merino socks, in single digit temperatures. My feet were toasty warm — mostly (more on that in a moment). They are very lightweight and pack down to about 3/4" in height each (in size XXL). Soft fleece cuff is nice but not really noticeable unless I'm not wearing socks (only once in trial at home).
My 1.5 Star reduction? Well...
The XL size in men's, the largest SD makes, is spec'd as a 11.5-13 bootie. Not a chance. I am a true 13 and these press on my big and 2nd toe. This was really highlighted in those cold temps I experienced while camping. My feet were toasty except for the ends of my two biggest toes on each foot. I suspect that is because the moccs are under-sized, and my bigger feet compress the down into nothing on those toes.
My feet were also tender from the hike, and that didn't help the way my toes felt. I will say that only the tips of said toes were "moderately cool", but not uncomfortable. The discomfort came from the inaccurate sizing leaving my toes a little squooshed. If you are more than a 12.5, don't buy these (12.5 try on first).
I only paid $19 and they don't make these larger so I kept them. I'm trying to stretch out the length if I can.
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Manufacturer's Description
Visit Sierra Designs's Men's Down Moccasin page.
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So you recently tried to make your own moccasins out of old leather scraps you found in the shed and a pile of goose feathers that your dog found on your lawn. And you failed. There's no need to feel bad about it; just get yourself the Sierra Designs Down Moccasin Slippers, throw the wad of leather at your dog, and watch him gnaw on his new chew toy.
- Backcountry.com refers to the men's version
Ideal for hut trips, apres ski, or just kicking around the house on a cold winter day, the Sierra Designs Down Moccasin packs a ton of warmth into a small package. A 100% recycled polyester ripstop shell is stuffed with warm and light 700 fill down for superior warmth and packability. An elasticized, fleece cuff adds comfort to this low-cut slip-on, while a heavy duty nylon non-skid sole provides durability and traction. Constructed EVA Footbed. Ankle Cuff is 300-Weight Fleece. Double Needle Top Stitched. Heel Pull Tab. Heavy Duty Nylon Sole. Weight: 8 oz. / 227 g. Insulation: 700 Fill Down. Shell Fabric: Elevation: 100% Recycled Polyester Ripstop. Washing/Care Instructions: Hand wash or use front-load washer only (no agitator). Use synthetic fabric soaps found at outdoor specialty locations. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach. Tumble dry no-heat and include three tennis balls to maximize the loft of the garment.
- Rocky Mountain Trail refers to the men's version
Winter is coming; be prepared with the Sierra Designs Men's Down Moccasins. These super warm, fleece-lined boots will keep your feet toasty warm against the winter chill.
- Altrec Outdoors refers to the men's version
The Sierra Designs Down Moccasins are toasty Mocs that keep your feet happy and warm at home or on quick trips outdoors. Eco shell fabric is post-consumer recycled polyester offer a tough exterior and a comfy fleece lining create a soft interior. Heavy-duty nylon non-skid soles offer durable protection on most surfaces. These moccasins will make your feet look forward to winter.Constructed EVA FootbedAnkle Cuff is 300- Weight FleeceDouble Needle Top StitchedHeel Pull TabHeavy Duty Nylon Sole700 Fill DownWeight: 8 oz029205-BK
- Campmor refers to the men's version
Sierra Designs Down Moccasin
$35.00 - $65.00
MSRP: $45.00 (men's)
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$54.95 Backcountry.com (women's)
$64.95 Backcountry.com (men's)
$35.00 Rocky Mountain Trail (men's)
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The temps on the resort island of Mallorca are starting to cool down and climbers are getting their deep water solo on. A strong team has just arrived, including Petzl athlete Emily Harrington. Check out this video by Cedar Wright and Tim Kemple of Emily getting a taste of Mediterranean stone (and water). Keep a look out on Cedar's blog as their team gets reinforcments and they get after it.
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In other news, Chris Sharma was awarded international climbing's equivalent of an Oscar at the 4th Annual Arco Rock Legends ceremony. A jury made up of 17 specialized climbing magazines from around the world chose him as the Salewa Rock Award recipient (for single pitches at the crag or bouldering) from a gifted crowd including Dani Andrada, Markus Bock and Adam Ondra. The La Sportiva Competition Award when to Kilian Fischhuber, who has been tearing it up on the World Cup circuit this year.


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Bronson officials have stepped up to help feed the hungry, voting unanimously Monday night in favor of contributing town funds to the Food4Kids Backpack Program at Bronson Elementary School.
"I'm looking to see if the city would consider helping with the effort," said program volunteer Peggy Rowe to council members, shortly before they voted to contribute $2,500 a year to the effort.
Best-selling author Dr. Sharon M. Draper will share her experiences of teaching and writing with Williston High School students and faculty Monday, March 3. Dr. Draper is an accomplished writer, as well as a professional educator actively involved in the motivation and encouragement of cross-cultural experiences through reading.
Restaurants in Williston may soon be able to sell beer and wine, despite their locations, if an ordinance is approved at the March 4 council meeting.
Tuesday night, in a 4-1 vote with Council President Jason Cason dissenting, the council approved on the first reading an ordinance that allows for the on-site consumption of beer and wine in restaurants–places were 51 percent of revenue comes from food sales.
The Florida Legisture will consider naming a portion of Williston's Noble Avenue after Cpl. David Moss who died in the line of duty in 1988.
Williston Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night, that if approved by the legislature this term, would designate the segment of Noble Avenue from Main Street to Hwy. 41 the David M. Moss Memorial Highway.
Students in Levy County District schools will be taking the Grade 4, Grade 8, or Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Writing Test on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
The FCAT 2.0 Writing Test is administered in one 60-minute session in which students write an essay in response to a prompt. Later this spring, your student will receive a score for his/her writing on a scale from 1-6 score points.
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After getting lost in the shuffle for a spell, it appears that an idea to construct a community recreation center in Bronson is once again on the table.
Town staff and officials started looking into the details of constructing such a facility last year, but the issue temporarily faded, taking a backseat to more pressing issues.
A single vehicle accident early Sunday morning left a Bronson woman dead and both of her passengers injured.
Barbara Sue Strickland, 36, was pronounced dead on the scene of the accident that occurred at 12:40 a.m. on CR 343.
The beehive, the French twist, the shag and the bouffant. Not only has Joyce Hurt seen them all–she's done them all.
But two weeks ago, Hurt traded her scissors and curling irons for retirement after 53 years of standing on her feet making people look beautiful.
Now instead of perm solution and hair color, she will be helping her artist husband pitch his talent at craft shows and fairs.
After reviewing more than 70 applications to replace out-going Coach Jamie Baker, the field was narrowed down to five.
Williston Principal Eulin Gibbs then went to work to get the best applicant suited for the Williston football program.
From the large pile of papers placed in front of Gibbs, one could only be convinced that he did a thorough job in researching each of the final applicants.
Some say it can be difficult maintaining balance in today's world, a place where perspectives on life have become ever more polarizing and where, more and more, ways of living have come into conflict with each other.
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Jesus is the reason for the season, the old saying goes, but that's only partially true. December is also a special time for people from other faith traditions, and those with none at all. For instance:
In the spectrum of Jewish observances, Hanukkah is a relatively minor event, says Rabbi Lynn Liberman of the in Mendota Heights. The holiday has grown in prominence largely because of its proximity to that other big religious holiday that comes along at about the same time.
Hanukkah celebrates a military victory and the rededication of the holy temple in Jerusalem during the 2nd century BCE.
During this eight-day festival of lights, a special candelabrum, called a hanukiah, is used and a new candle is lit on the evening of each of those days.
Although gift giving is not part of the original tradition, Liberman says Hanukkah has been infused with some of the customs of the larger community. She says that while it's lovely to receive gifts, as the director of congregational learning, she also tries inspiring people to give from their hearts.
In that spirit, the Beth Jacob Congregation will begin the season with a community celebration at 5 p.m. Dec. 20, at which members will bring canned goods that will be formed into the shape of a giant hanukiah as a symbol of their desire to bring the light of hope to the issue of hunger. At the end of the eight days, the food will be donated to hunger relief organizations.
Hanukkah, Chanukah, and other alternate spellings have evolved because the Hebrew word cannot be directly translated in to English.
Kwanzaa is an African American celebration of family, community, and culture. Beginning Dec. 26, this seven-day festival celebrates and reinforces a different value-based principle each day:
· Unity
· Self-Determination
· Collective Work and Responsibility
· Cooperative Economics
· Purpose
· Creativity
· Faith
According to a representative of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, involvement in Kwanzaa activities is left up to the discretion of individual churches.
Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight hours, occurs Dec. 22.
According to August Berkshire, president of Minnesota Atheists, solstice celebrations were originally pagan rituals and "all the fun things about Christmas"—gifts, lights, feasts, etc.—were taken from pagan origins.
This year, as in previous years, Minnesota Atheists, in collaboration with the Humanists of Minnesota, is sponsoring the 12th Annual Freethinkers Winter Solstice Celebration.
Berkshire, who says it's really just an excuse to have a big party, added that the public is invited and there are still tickets available for the event ,which includes cocktails, dinner, and a "rather irreligious" program of music and skits called the Freethought Follies.
The event takes place at the Hilton Doubletree Park Place Hotel in St. Louis Park.
Fans of the old "Jerry Seinfeld" TV show will recall that Dec. 23 is the date of Festivus, a secular celebration "for the rest of us."
According to Wikipedia, Festivus was created in 1996 by screenwriter Dan O'Keefe to combat the commercialization surrounding Christmas. In a case of life imitating art, the occasion has grown in popularity since the 1997 Seinfeld episode. Festivus traditions include an unadorned Festivus Pole, a Festivus dinner consisting of either meatloaf or spaghetti, an airing of grievances, and feats of strength (such as arm wrestling).
Locally, the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis is hosting a Festivus celebration a day early, on Dec. 22.
Merry Kwanzaa and Happy Solstice!
Several other holidays—some religious, some secular—make December a special month for non-Christians, too.
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DALLAS -- The girls of Ursuline Academy are one step closer to getting their own athletic field.
The Dallas City Plan Commission recommended a zoning change Thursday that would allow for the construction of a new soccer field for the private Catholic girls' school. The Dallas City Council still has to give final approval to the change.
This was the school's second time going before the commission for approval. Back in 2001, the City Council denied the request because people living near the school complained about the noise, traffic, and extra light that would result from having an athletic field so close to their homes.
The lighted soccer field would be built at the southwest corner or Walnut Hill Lane and Inwood Road.
Ursuline Academy supporters, including a group of students, packed City Hall chambers Thursday afternoon wearing "Support Ursuline" stickers. Neighbors opposed to the new field also came out in large numbers, donning stickers with the word "NO" printed in large letters.
So many people spoke during the hearing that several times commission members were asked to extend time so that everyone on either side could speak.
Regen Fearon said she lives on the largest track of land that would be adjacent to the proposed field. She said she can't hear any noise coming from the school when she's inside her home. She said Ursuline Academy's championship soccer team deserves to have its own playing field.
"I do think the girls deserve to have a home field," Fearon said. "I think if we were talking about football, there would be no question that the boys should have a home field."
Hillary Hurst lives near the proposed site of the new field and has a different point of view. She said she moved to the Preston Hollow area because of the natural beauty and its quiet surroundings.
"The Ursuline girls can play on a number of fields," Hurst said. "The girls come and go every four years, but our family hopes to live in our home the next 40 years."
Even though they won this round, Ursuline Academy supporters were still only cautiously optimistic that the City Council would approve the zoning change after shooting it down 12 years ago.
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Call for Nominations: APA Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs
The American Psychological Association's Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) is seeking nominations for two new members to begin three-year terms of service on Jan. 1, 2014. The committee functions as a catalyst for action on ethnic minority issues and concerns by interacting with and making recommendations to the various components of the APA's governing structure, APA membership and other groups.
Committee members plan, develop and coordinate various activities related to advocacy and promoting an understanding of the cultures and psychological well-being of ethnic minority populations, monitoring and assessing institutional barriers to equal access to psychological services, and ensuring equitable ethnic/racial representation in the profession of psychology.
To fulfill its mandate for ethnic representation and its commitment to gender equity, the two vacant slates are for the following: A self-identified American Indian/Alaska Native female psychologist and a Latina/Hispanic female psychologist. CEMA welcomes the nomination of candidates who possess knowledge and expertise of other diverse populations (e.g., disability, early career, national origin, sexual orientation, etc.). In addition, special consideration will be given to those applicants whose education, training, experiences and/or expertise represents basic and/or applied areas of psychological science/research. Terms of service are Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 31, 2016.
Selected candidates will be required to participate in no less than two committee meetings a year. No more than two meetings will be convened at APA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Members also work on CEMA priorities when necessary between meetings. If possible, CEMA members attend the APA Annual Convention at their own expense to participate in convention programming sponsored by CEMA.
How to Apply
Nomination materials should include:
- The nominee's qualifications (including a statement of relevant experience).
- A current curriculum vita.
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These include a reduction of poverty from 55 percent of the population to 34 percent as the share of gross domestic product (GDP) on social spending has increased from 7.83 percent to 14.69 percent; the achievement of literacy for 1.5 million adults; the virtual elimination of hunger through subsidized grocery stores that service 13 million people; medical care provided by Cuban doctors via free clinics in slums, reaching 18 million people, nearly 70 percent of the population; access to higher education for the poor and working class; and special affirmative action programs for indigenous people.1 The minimum wage is now the highest in Latin America at $286 per month, and the workweek is to be shortened from forty to thirty-six hours by 2010.2 Land reform has shifted 8.8 million acres to impoverished families, more than half of that from private owners.3 Government seed money has increased the number of cooperative enterprises from fewer than 800 to 181,000 to try and provide more stable employment for the approximately half of Venezuelan workers who toil in the informal sector of the economy.4
All this is being achieved despite the implacable hostility of Venezuelan capital and of
As a consequence, millions of workers in Latin America and beyond see Venezuela as evidence that reforms are possible despite corporate globalization and imperialism—and they're discussing the possibility of a socialist future as well. Chávez's
These changes powered Chávez's reelection in December 2006 over conservative Manuel Rosales, a state governor notorious for having signed the coup decree of April 2002.6 The opposition's lackluster campaign ensured that Chávez's victory would be the biggest yet, with 60 percent of the vote. Afterward, Chávez declared a new phase in what Venezuelans call the "revolutionary process"—the nationalization of sectors of the oil industry that were still in the hands of foreign investors. This move followed the re-nationalization of the telephone company, CANTV, and other companies. Parallel to these nationalizations—carried out by presidential decree following authorization by the National Assembly—are far-reaching efforts to create new political structures, including communal councils and workers' councils that are presented as cornerstones of the "protagonist" democracy that Chávez has long championed. Earlier, Chávez had marked his reelection with a call to create a United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), and later denounced parties previously part of his electoral and government coalition for refusing or hesitating to dissolve within it.7
With this turn, certain contradictions in the revolutionary process have surfaced. Are the proposed workers' councils a step towards workers' control, or are they an effort to extend state control over organized labor, as some critics in the left wing of the pro-Chávez National
These questions are not entirely new. But until recently, the broad Chávista camp was bound together by pressure from the Venezuela Right and imperialism. Tensions, for example, had bubbled up among government supporters over the highhanded way government officials ran Chávez's campaign in the recall election of 2004.8 But positions didn't crystallize, given the perceived threat of an electoral victory by the Right or another coup. Moreover, rapid economic growth—more than 10 percent annually since 2003, has nearly cut in half what had been a 20 percent unemployment rate, ameliorating conditions for workers but simultaneously aggravating class polarization. Consequently, sharp political debates in Venezuela are emerging within the Left itself in response to Chávez's new initiatives. The Right remains a threat, however, as evidenced by the violent protests (which are ongoing as the ISR goes to press) after the government failed to renew the broadcast license of an opposition television station that had allowed active military generals to broadcast calls for the government to be overthrown during the coup attempt.
Where is Venezuela going? This article seeks to provide a framework for answering that question. It will (1) analyze the rise of Chávez within the context of Venezuelan history and politics; (2) examine the government's economic, social, and political policies; (3) evaluate the Venezuelan revolutionary process from the standpoint of classical Marxist theory; and (4) outline a strategic approach towards the Chávez phenomenon for those committed to anti-imperialist and revolutionary socialist politics.
From the "Venezuelan dream" to economic catastrophe
Venezuela was long considered perhaps the least likely country in Latin America to become an international reference point for revolutionary and socialist politics. The fall of the military dictatorship of General Pérez Jiménez in 1958 was followed by a political power-sharing deal between the nominally center-left Democratic Action party (AD) and the conservative Christian Democratic party (COPEI). Known as the "Punto Fijo" system, named after the house of then-presidential candidate Rafael Caldera where the pact was brokered, the agreement created a duopoly that excluded the Communist Party (PCV), then dominant in organized labor.9 The communists were also expelled from the Confederation of Venezuelan Labor (CTV), which was soon dominated by the AD and became a vehicle for U.S. imperialism to subvert organized labor across Latin America.10
For decades, the CTV and the puntofijismo political duopoly seemed impervious to challenge from the Left. Since voting for the National Assembly was done by party slate rather than individual candidates, and state governors were appointed, it was almost impossible for individuals or parties outside AD and COPEI to win elections. When threats did emerge, outright fraud ensured that the two parties would retain their grip on power.11 "Acta mata voto"—the tally sheet kills the vote—became the duopoly's unofficial slogan.
Locked out of elected office and influence in the unions, the Left struggled to make an impact. Unions tied to the PCV formed a separate labor federation that remained small and had only limited influence. A generation of young militants influenced by the Cuban Revolution—mostly young, middle-class radicals—broke away from the PCV and took up armed struggle in the 1960s, but made little headway. The guerrilla actions were used as a pretext for state repression against student radicals and labor militants.12 By the 1970s, however, the Left had partially recovered. A breakaway from the PCV, the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) reoriented from guerrilla struggle to an electoral strategy.13 In the center of heavy industry in the BolÃvar state, a radical union movement led by ex-communists gave rise to the Radical Cause party (La Causa Radical).14 Elements of both would later break away to join Chávez's electoral coalition.
The 1976 nationalization of the oil industry by the AD government of President Carlos Andrés Pérez was the high watermark of puntofijismo and nationalist economic development, as the U.S. defeat in Vietnam forced Washington to give Caracas a longer leash.15 Venezuela seemed poised to reach a qualitatively higher stage of development than its neighbors.
The Latin American debt crisis of 1982–83 and a dramatic fall in world oil prices shattered the Venezuelan dream. The debt used to finance Pérez's nationalist development plans couldn't be repaid. In 1970, Venezuela's long-term debt had been only 8.7 percent of GDP. By 1985, it was 46.1 percent.16 Subsequent governments turned to the IMF for emergency loans, contingent, as usual, on "structural adjustment" and austerity. The heady days of high growth and expansive plans for economic development suddenly gave way to endless crisis. Debt—and the succeeding IMF loans—strangled many Latin American economies during what became known as the "lost decade" of the 1980s. The income share of the poorest 40 percent of the population dropped from 19.1 percent in 1981 to 14.7 percent in 1997, while the wealthiest 10 percent increased their share of the national income from 21.8 to 32.8 percent.17 "During the 1980s and 1990s, no South American country deteriorated more than Venezuela; its GDP fell some 40 percent."18
The social explosion, known as the Caracazo, finally came on February 27, 1989, when riots erupted in Caracas against a dramatic increase in bus fares, driven by fuel costs, and by the massive hoarding by supermarkets in anticipation that the government would authorize price increases in regulated food items. The AD government of Carlos Andrés Pérez—who had been returned to office on a populist platform, only to embrace new IMF "adjustments"—ordered the military to clear the streets. Thousands were killed by the repression.19 A state that had been held up as the model for Latin American democracy turned out to be as vicious as any.
Neoliberal policies, combined with low oil prices, took a terrible toll on the Venezuelan working class. Real wages dropped 23 percent during the 1990s, and 60 percent of the population was forced to turn to the informal sector of the economy to survive.20 Poverty rates skyrocketed, reaching, according to one estimate, 66.5 percent in 1989.21
The duopoly responded to rising social polarization by trying to let off steam in the political arena. A series of reforms under an AD government allowed a vote for individuals to the National Assembly and in 1989, the first direct elections for governor in Venezuelan history.22
The Left, it seemed, finally had an opening to consolidate its influence. Thus in 1989, when the first-ever direct elections for governor were held, Causa Radical won the post in the industrial state of Guyana, and MAS made gains in the National Assembly.23 Yet opportunity coincided with crisis: 1989 was the year not only of the Caracazo and electoral reform, but also the year the Berlin Wall was torn down. The collapse of Stalinism in Eastern Europe and in Russia disoriented not only pro-USSR parties like the PCV but also Maoist and Trotskyist groups. Thus the Left, seemingly poised to exploit political reforms and intervene in social struggles in the aftermath of the Caracazo, fragmented instead. Indeed, the rise of Chávez must be seen in part as a consequence of the weakness of the Venezuelan Left.
Enter Chávez
Lieutenant Colonel Hugo Chávez burst onto the scene on February 4, 1992, in a failed coup against Pérez. His plan called for seizing key government and military installations and radio transmitters, through which his group would call for a national uprising. The plan echoed the 1945 coup and AD-military junta that overthrew the military dictatorship of IsaÃas Medina Angarita. But unlike the AD party of that time, Chávez's conspirators had almost no contact with social movements, organized labor, or the Left.24 The apparent hope was a repeat of the Caracazo uprising, this time with the military on the side of the people.
Betrayed by spies, the coup failed. Chávez went on television to urge his forces to surrender—"for now"—and was sent to a military prison. Large numbers of Venezuelans saw Chávez not as a would-be dictator but as a hero—a point made by former president Rafael Caldera on the floor of the Senate. Caldera adapted to the Chávez phenomenon by breaking from his COPEI party to win reelection as an independent on a populist platform in 1993. Once in office, he pardoned Chávez, reprising a move he made in his first term in 1969 when he pardoned former guerrilla fighters. But like Carlos Andrés Pérez, Caldera soon abandoned his populist rhetoric and implemented IMF-approved economic policies. It was in this context that Chávez turned towards the electoral road to power. AD and COPEI were discredited as corrupt accomplices of the IMF, while political reform had made the strategy of seeking office viable.
Chávez's only organization had been his once-secret circle of military conspirators, the Revolutionary Bolivarian Movement-200 (MBR-200, the number signifying the bicentenary of Simón Bolivar's birth), founded in 1983. The MBR-200 took root among a generation of officers who had no experience of counterinsurgency measures against the left-wing guerrillas of the 1960s. Rather, they were the beneficiaries of a new, university-level training system created at the height of the 1970s oil boom and salaries that were the highest for officers in the Western Hemisphere, after the U.S. and Canada. The training "reinforced nationalist patriotic sentiments among officer cadets after 1974," writes one researcher. "Some developed an almost mystical attachment to the teachings of Simón Bolivar, and many shared a populist, egalitarian and ultimately utilitarian attitude toward democracy."25
These young officers considered themselves superior to the less educated high-ranking officers, who were enmeshed in AD-COPEI corruption. The economic shocks of the 1980s, however, shattered the Venezuelan military officers' world, cutting their living standard from that of the upper middle class to the working class. Many looked askance at Pérez, whose "sale of state industries and the national telecommunications company to foreign investors, were viewed as damaging to national sovereignty by many officers still influenced by a belief system that equated security with state control of 'strategic industrial sectors.'" On top of all this was revulsion at the military's role in shooting down poor rioters in the Caracazo.26
Less discussed is the extent to which Chávez's politics draw upon nationalist traditions within the Venezuelan military itself. As in many Latin American countries in the nineteenth century, Venezuela was divided by civil wars between urban bourgeois liberals and rural conservative landowners. In Venezuela, the conflicts escalated to the point where there was barely a functional central state. Chávez is sometimes compared to the populist figures from this era, such as Ezequiel Zamora, the liberal caudillo "horror of the oligarchy" assassinated in 1860.
Chávez's politics, in fact, echo broader nationalist—and not particularly left-wing—traditions of the Venezuelan military, for example, that of General Cipriano Castro, an admirer of BolÃvar, who seized power in 1899 and formed an assertively nationalist government. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt called the dark-skinned Castro "an unspeakably villainous little monkey" and plotted a possible invasion. An intervention did take place, but privately: the U.S. asphalt trust financed an invasion by a rival general. Castro prevailed, and survived gunboat diplomacy when Italy, Britain, and Germany sent naval ships to the Venezuelan coast in 1902, with Germans opening fire. Ultimately Castro accepted the U.S. as a broker for the repayment of the debt.27
The subsequent dictatorship of Juan Vicente Gómez—who ousted Castro—paid off the debt by 1930 and collaborated with U.S. oil companies to boost Venezuelan oil production, mainly as a counterweight to Mexican President Lázaro Cardenas's nationalization of his country's oil industry.28 But in a development that presaged Chávez's MBR-200 military conspiracy, a section of more nationalist-minded junior officers led by Major Marcos Pérez Jiménez allied with the AD party in a populist junta that ousted General IsaÃas Medina Anagrita to initiate the democratic trienno of 1945–48. Anticipating the MBR-200, Pérez Jiménez's circle considered itself "a movement of political and military renovation" that sought not military rule but to serve "as a mere instrument to bring into being a new government comprised of patriotic, able, and honest men who were backed by popular opinion."29 Pérez Jiménez turned on his civilian allies three years later and installed himself as dictator-president for a decade. Yet while a reliable guarantor of U.S. oil interests, Pérez Jiménez carried out a planned, nationalist economic development program—laying the basis for state-owned steel and aluminum industries, for example—a program Chávez would later seek to revive and democratize.30
There is another strong military influence on Chávez as well: the populist government of General Juan Velasco Alvarado in Peru, who took power in a military coup in 1968 and held the post of president until 1975. In a process described by one author as "revolution by decree," Velasco took advantage of a commodities boom to nationalize key Peruvian industries, including mining, transportation, communications, electrical power, and more. An aggressive land reform policy handed out small parcels to poor peasants, breaking up the great latifundia landholdings with minimal compensation to the owners. Velasco's quasi-governmental National System for Social Mobilization and state-initiated organizations of workers and peasants prefigured Venezuela's social missions of today. This attempt at revolution from above—including "social property" and "workers' self-management," unraveled amid the 1974–75 world recession. The prices of Peruvian exports plunged, leading to social discontent, a revolt by police, and splits in the junta, which forced Velasco from power.31
Yet to the young Hugo Chávez, sent to Peru as part of a military-diplomatic mission, the Velasco experience showed the potential for a military alliance with "the people," in contrast to the right-wing dictatorships in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil that slaughtered leftists and union militants. Chávez was able to meet Velasco, who gave the young Venezuelan officer a copy of his small book on his "Peruvian


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HOUILLES, France (AP) -- French rider Damien Gaudin beat countryman Sylvain Chavanel by one second to win the prologue of the Paris-Nice race on Sunday.
Gaudin sealed the first stage win of his career when he completed the twisting 1.8-mile prologue around the Paris suburb of Houilles in 3 minutes, 37 seconds.
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Russell Westbrook knows the Oklahoma City Thunder are living on the edge. In several games this season, they have allowed themselves to get down by huge deficits then have to fight their way back into games.
It happened again Monday with the Denver Nuggets in town. Trailing by 14 points, the Thunder clawed their way to a 115-113 victory over the Nuggets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
"Just toughness," Westbrook said. "We are a tough group of guys. We take on the challenge especially when the game gets tight and gets close. We want to win games."
However, the Thunder had to hold on in the final seconds to get the job done.
With 1:41 left, Denver and Oklahoma City sat tied at 105-105. Westbrook missed two shots, but forward Serge Ibaka grabbed the rebound of the second and slung the ball out to forward Kevin Durant at the top of the key. He calmly drained a 3-pointer to put the Thunder (7-3) up by three before doing a little shimmy.
"I love it man," Westbrook said of Durant's animated dance. "I'm full of animation. I'm glad he finally added some animation to his game too, so it's good."
Denver (4-6) cut the gap to 108-106 when forward Kenneth Faried made one of two free throws with 39 seconds left.
Westbrook then dribbled past Denver guard Randy Foye and center J.J. Hickson for an uncontested layup to put the Thunder up by four with 22 seconds to go.
Nuggets guard Ty Lawson answered with a step-back jumper. With 14 seconds remaining, Oklahoma City guard Reggie Jackson was fouled and knocked down two free throws.
On the ensuing Nuggets possession, Ibaka was called for goaltending on a Lawson layup with 7.8 seconds left, slicing Oklahoma City's lead to two.
Westbrook was fouled on the inbounds pass and made one of two free throws.
Thunder guard Derek Fisher then fouled Lawson before he could get up a 3-point attempt with 3.9 seconds left. Lawson hit the first foul shot and attempted to miss the second, but the ball banked in.
Denver was forced to foul Fisher, who sank both of his free throws for a 115-112 lead.
Westbrook fouled Lawson, who once again hit the first one. This time the second came off the rim and went out of bounds off an Oklahoma City player. Denver had the ball with 2.1 seconds to go.
Hickson got off a 3-pointer that hit nothing but backboard as the Thunder held on for the win.
Durant collected eight rebounds and six assists to go along with his 38 points on 11-of-27 shooting. Westbrook contributed 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.
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The Nuggets shot themselves in the foot by shooting 25-for-43 at the free throw line and were out-rebounded 53-45.
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"Growing up in a big family made it very easy for me to talk to people and also get my point across when it is needed," said the Redlands, CA, native. "It also molded me into the worker I am today and taught me that you cannot get anywhere in life without hard work and determination."
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Sweet Potato and Ham Hash Recipe
Tender sweet potatoes match up with ham, cooked eggs and zippy seasoning to make this hash one you'll put on your "make again" list. It's a good breakfast-for-dinner meal.Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
- 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- In a large skillet, saute sweet potatoes in butter and oil until crisp-tender. Add the onion, red pepper, green onions and chili pepper. Saute 4-5 minutes longer or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ham, pepper and salt.
- With the back of a spoon, make four wells in the potato mixture; add an egg to each well. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until egg whites are completely set. Yield: 4 servings.
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I had a lot of sweet potatoes, and wanted something new and this was it, I used a yellow pepper, diced jalpeno, 1/2 cup Tillamook Italian cheese, scramble eggs with 1% milk as I like farmers hash the best didn't put any salt or pepper, and my wife and I liked this very much. I made these changes because out what I had on my shelves
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HARRISBURG - The National Park Service is making plans to prepare for and react to the effects of climate change at parks in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, say department officials.
Fugitive of the Week � Paul Ulrich
CLEARFIELD � Clearfield County District Attorney, William A. Shaw, Jr., announced Clearfield County's Fugitive of the Week for the week of July 21, 2014.
Shaw identified the Fugitive as Paul Eugene Ulrich, age 32, of Grove Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
New Speed Limit for Turnpike
� The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced today that a 70 mph speed limit will be put in place on a 100-mile stretch of toll road in the south-central part of the state next week.
Investments in 35 Airports
� Governor Tom Corbett today announced that an $18 million state and federal investment will improve safety and operations at 35 Pennsylvania airports that support more than 2,600 jobs.
Redbank Valley Trail Improvements
BROOKVILLE- Brookville Council last night took a big step toward increasing tourism by agreeing to improve access to the Redbank Valley Trail.
New School Zone Signs in DuBois
DUBOIS- PennDOT alerts motorists to a change in roadway signage that will take place next week in the city of DuBois.
Gluten-Free Doesn't Mean a Healthy Choice
HARRISBURG- As more food choices labeled 'gluten-free' show up on store shelves across the state, some people are warning that it's not automatically a healthy choice.
Local Police Officer Honored
CLEARFIELD � A Clearfield patrol officer has been honored for his drving enforcement efforts Patrolman Nathan Curry of the Clearfield Borough Police Department was recently honored for outstanding efforts in stopping aggressive driving.
Judicial Modernization Legislation is now Law
HARRISBURG- A bill has been signed into law by the governor that will give the public easier access to court records and save taxpayer money.
Suspend Licenses for unpaid Court Fines
HARRISBURG- It's estimated that there's around a billion dollars every year in fines and court costs that are not collected by Pennsylvania courts. One state Senator says the state should withhold drivers' licenses until the money is paid.
Woman Hit While Standing Next to Car
Punxsutawney State Police report
that a pedestrian was been taken to Brookville hospital after being run over in Jefferson County.
Police Charged Two People in A Rash of Burglaries
PUNXSUTAWNEY - Punxsutawney State Police have charged two people with four counts of burglary overnight Saturday . According to State Police, 30 year old Ashley Collier of Rossiter and 29 year old Michael Goss of Arcadia have been charged with burglaries at the Rossiter American Legion, Steffey United Methodist Church, the Laurel Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church, and a residence on Hemlock Lake Road.
A Brockport man Charged with Aggravated Assault
RIDGEWAY - Ridgway State Police report a Brockport man is in the Elk County Jail after an incident of aggravated assault early Sunday morning in Horton Township. State Police report that 32 year old Louis Kuhar was involved in a verbal disagreement with a person and began throwing items at the victim.
Two Fires Under Investigation in Clearfield
CLEARFIELD - The Pennsylvania State Fire Marshall is investigating the origin of a second fire that took place Friday in a mobile home in Decatur Township, Clearfield County. A mobile home was partially destroyed by fire Thursday.
Governor Signs State Budget
HARRISBURG,PA (AP) - Governor Tom Corbett has signed the State budget, more than a week after the new fiscal year began without a spending plan in place.
Tornadoes Touchdown Confirmed
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in three counties during Tuesday�s storm, but other damage elsewhere was due to straight-line winds.
Penn Highlands New Chief Medical Officer
Penn Highlands Healthcare announced today that Gary DuGan, MD, has been named the system's Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This new position has been created to focus on quality and patient safety and have a broad influence on clinical strategy, clinical integration and the cost of care across the system. Dr. DuGan has been the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Penn Highlands DuBois, one of the system's affiliate hospitals, since 2007.
Medical marijuana advocates push for vote
HARRISBURG (AP) � The Pennsylvania state Senate is unlikely to act on medical marijuana legislation before the fall, to the disappointment of about two dozen mothers, grandmothers, nurses and small children who went to the Capitol to press for its passage.
Severe Thunder Storm Warning
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CLEARFIELD COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA UNTIL 445 PM EDT and NORTHEASTERN INDIANA COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA,UNTIL 415 PM EDT
It's "National Park and Rec Month"
HARRISBURG - From Lake Erie to the Alleghenies and Pocanos to the Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvanians are being encouraged to venture beyond their homes and offices, and head into the commonwealth's spectacular outdoors during "National Park and Recreation Month" in July.
Hummingbird Speedway Race Report 7-5
FALLS CREEK- The US Army invaded Hummingbird Speedway on Saturday night when Staff Sergeant Kevin Dugan brought the Humvee �pace car� to the speedway to celebrate the birth of our nation.
Newer Cars Saving PA Drivers Money at Pump
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvanians who traveled the roads over the holiday weekend likely felt the pinch at the gas pump, but some spent a lot less money fueling up than others.
Gabler Elk License Auction Bill
Legislation to reauthorize and expand the Special Elk License Auction Program has been approved by both the Pennsylvania House and Senate, and now awaits the Governor�s signature.
New License Plates for PA Veterans
HARRISBURG � The state legislature gave final approval today to legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) creating new specialty license plates honoring the exceptional military service of Pennsylvania residents.
No More Light Up Night Committee
BROOKVILLE- Brookville�s Light Up Night Committee officially dissolved as a committee at last night�s council meeting. Council approved placing the committee under the borough last year.
Human Trafficking Legislation Sent to Governor
On Monday night, the Pennsylvania Senate concurred in House amendments to SB 75, legislation introduced by State Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf (R, Montgomery, Bucks) to combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania. The legislation will now be sent to the Governor to be signed into law.
Western PA Gas Prices Up Slightly
Western Pennsylvania gas prices rose about three cents to $3.86 a gallon this week, according to AAA East Central.
Captured- Richard Supenia
The Fugitive of the week
50 year old Richard Allen Supenia
was apprehended in Altoona today by the deputies of the Clearfield County Sheriff�s Office.
Fiscal Year Here: No Signed Pa. Budget
HARRISBURG (AP) � Midnight marked the arrival of Pennsylvania state government's new fiscal year, which comes with an election-year budget bill approved by the Legislature, but not Gov. Tom Corbett's signature.
Responsible Budget Bill Approved
Lawmakers approved a $29.09 billion on-time state budget Monday in Harrisburg that provides a significant increase in spending for public education while holding the line on taxes.
Woman Reported Missing
BIG RUN- Punxsutawney State Police are looking for a missing woman who was last seen at the Big Run ball field yesterday evening. Police say 36-year-old Heather Gigliotti of Walston walked away from her family after an altercation.
�Kevin�s Law� Headed to the Governor
HARRISBURG � The state Senate today approved a bill to increase the minimum mandatory sentence for drivers who fatally hit an individual and then flee the scene, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).
Hummingbird Speedway Race Report 6-29
FALLS CREEK- Hummingbird Speedway was back in action Saturday night in Falls Creek, PA.
Keystone Exam may not be Grad Requirement
HARRISBURG-The Senate Education Committee has approved legislation that would end passing the Keystone Exams as a requirement for high school graduation.
June 2013 Flood
DuBOIS- A year ago today many parts of the area were under water. Heavy rains caused flash flooding across Jefferson and Clearfield Counties. Around 5 inches of rain fell in just a few hours.
Our Flood page from last year :
Fire Hydrant Delay
BROCKWAY- For months the Snyder Township Supervisors have planned with the Brockway Municipal Water Authority to install a fire hydrant on the Luke property in Crenshaw. Recently, a great opportunity came along when a water line leak showed up in the area and the line had to be uncovered. The workers began to place the hydrant but were stopped by the property owner.
4th of July Checkpoint and Roving Patrols
CLEARFIELD � The Clearfield County DUI Strike Force will conduct a checkpoint and roving patrols during the Independence Day enforcement period. The patrols could take place at any time now through the July 4th holiday weekend.
Gov: I've Never Condemned Paterno, 'never will'
HARRISBURG (AP) � Pennsylvania's governor says he's never condemned the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno for his actions regarding now-convicted child sex abuser Jerry Sandusky, and he "never will."
Bill Promoting Conventional oil Production
HARRISBURG- The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee June 25 approved legislation introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson that will protect and promote conventional oil production in Pennsylvania.
Toddler Wandering Streets Alone
WILCOX- A 2 year old girl was found wandering by herself in the Village of Wilcox Tuesday evening.
New Coach in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURG(AP) � The Pittsburgh Penguins have a new coach. Former NHL assistant Mike Johnston has been tagged to lead the club in the wake of Dan Bylsma's dismissal.
NFL Removes cap on Concussion Damages
PHILADELPHIA (AP) � The NFL has agreed to remove a cap on concussion-related damages after a judge questioned whether a proposed settlement provided enough money to cover retired players.
Gabler Votes to Move Budget Bill
The state House today passed House Bill 2328, the general appropriations portion of the 2014-15 state budget. The legislation contains no new taxes and would increase support for Pennsylvania�s public schools for the fourth consecutive fiscal year.
Rocco�s Law awaits Governor�s Signature
HARRISBURG- Legislation sponsored by Senator Matt Smith of Allegheny County that would strengthen Pennsylvania�s law against those who would torture or kill a police dog is on its way to the governor for his signature.
PA Lawmakers Eye 'Biosimilar' Approvals
HARRISBURG (AP) � Pennsylvania state senators passed legislation to require physician approval before dispensing alternatives to patented biological medicines over the protests of insurance companies and pharmacists.
Elk County District Attorney Threatened
PUNXSUTAWNEY- A convicted arsonist made threatening phone calls to Elk County District Attorney Shawn Timothy McMahon. Punxsutawney state police say 41 year old Christopher Thomas made several threatening phone calls on June 17th between 5:30pm and 8:45 pm.
New Budget, Computers and Teachers
BROCKWAY- The Brockway Area School Board met in special session on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 for the final adoption of the budget for the 2014-15 school year in the amount of $14,343,124 and to close out business for the 2013-14 fiscal year that ends on June 30.
Man with Gun Arrested
BROCKWAY- An armed man has been arrested in Brockway. Brockway Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute at the Parkview Apartments on 7th Avenue yesterday.
Proposed Changes to State Truancy Laws
HARRISBURG- State Senators are proposing a change in Pennsylvania's truancy laws after a mother of seven died in a county jail while serving a sentence for not paying fines for her children's absences from school.
Upper Classmen Tickets Sell out in Minutes
The 2014 Penn State student football season ticket sale is off to another sold out start, as the senior and junior classes and Nittany Lion graduate students have exhausted their allotments during the first two days of the sale.
Grant for Haven House
DuBOIS- The City of DuBois is working with Central Pennsylvania Community Action to apply for $80,000 Emergency Solutions Grant for Haven House. This grant will help to operate the shelter for homeless individuals and families.
Hummingbird Speedway Race Reports
REYNOLDSVILLE- Another exciting evening of local short track racing was on hand for the fans and teams at Hummingbird Speedway on Saturday night.
PA Bills to �Green Up� Businesses, Manufacturing
HARRISBURG - Businesses that focus on green building and high performance would reap the benefits of a package of bills being introduced at the state Capitol - legislation that sponsors say could help the state environmentally as well.
Report: Opportunities in PA�s Changing Senior-Care Landscape
HARRISBURG Pa. - Ask Pennsylvania seniors about long-term care, and most will likely tell you they'd prefer an 'at home' setup, with help from unpaid family caregivers.
Lyme Disease Awareness/ Prevention Legislation
HARRISBURG- Today, the Pennsylvania Senate concurred in House amendments to State Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf�s SB 177, legislation creating a task force within the Pennsylvania Department of Health to educate the public about Lyme disease and conduct a tick surveillance program across the Commonwealth. The legislation will now be sent to the Governor.
Reynoldsville Asking for Opinions
REYNOLDSVILLE- Reynoldsville is a blueprint community. This allows them access to state grants and loans to improve the condition of the borough. Community members are being asked to fill out a survey which will help them decide what projects the borough will focus.
Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Licenses
HARRISBURG � The State Senate has unanimously approved legislation to offer more disabled Pennsylvania veterans reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses, according to Senators Joe Scarnati (R-25), Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Hutchinson (R-21).
Local Control of Coal
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is taking steps to try to ensure lawmakers have the final say over any state plan to comply with proposed new federal rules to cut carbon dioxide pollution from power plants.
Bicycles Stolen in Brookville
BROOKVILLE- Brookville police are investigating 2 separate bicycle thefts this month.
Inmate Charged with Murder
CLEARFIELD � A S.C.I. Houtzdale inmate has been charged with the murder of a fellow inmate. District Attorney William Shaw Jr. identified the defendant as Lawrence Edward Peterson, Jr., age 44, from Easton, Pennsylvania.
Bookville Residents, Cut the Grass
BROOKVILLE- Violators of the Brookville Borough�s grass mowing ordinance may soon be seeing some hefty fees.
Penn State Athletic Director Retires
UNIVERSITY PARK� Penn State Athletic Director David M. Joyner today (June 17) announced his plans to retire from the University. He has requested that his duties as athletic director end Aug. 1, and has offered to assist with the transition beyond that date.
Traffic Delays Expected for Beam Installation
DuBOIS � Traffic delays should be expected tomorrow, June 17, as work continues on PennDOT�s Route 255 project near I-80. Crews will be setting a beam tomorrow on a small bridge just north of the Treasure Lake entrance.
Youth Suicide, Genocide Education in Schools
HARRISBURG (AP) � Pennsylvania schools could soon be encouraged to teach about youth suicide prevention and the history of genocide, under two separate measures headed to Gov. Tom Corbett's desk.
Both bills passed the state House of Representatives on Monday.
Heart Defect Screening for Newborns
HARRISBURG- Legislation that would require newborn babies to undergo a screening for Congenital Heart Defect has passed the Pennsylvania Senate and is now before the House for final approval.
Kindergarten not Optional, It�s the Law
HARRISBURG (AP) � The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that parents who enroll their children in kindergarten are subject to the state's compulsory attendance law.
Community Days Pictures
Here are some shots of Community Days. Make sure you go to our Facebook Album
Community Days 2014
to see more photos. Make sure you find and tag yourself! We also have videos of Community Days and the parade coming today and Monday June 23rd!
Hummingbird Speedway Race Report
REYNOLDSVILLE- Hummingbird Speedway was back in action Saturday night with another full card of racing entertainment. The main attraction for the evening was a visit by Bud Garvey�s racing pioneers. These show and go cars represent racing the way it used to be.
Dyslexia Screenings for Students
HARRISBURG- Lawmakers have passed and sent to the Governor a bill that would establish a pilot program to screen Pennsylvania students for dyslexia.
Community Days Begins Today!
DuBOIS- �I think its great that the Fire Department gives something back to the community and vice versa. The community gives back to the Fire Department.� - Firehouse Pizzeria owner Jim Whited.
As usual Community Days is bigger than ever. Read more to see whats happening tonight and what some of our fans are looking forward to this Community Days.
Asian Restaurants Raided
STATE COLLEGE- Federal immigration officials are calling a series of raids in state college yesterday a targeted enforcement operation. In the morning the Department of Homeland Security agents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, Pennsylvania Attorney General's agents and local police officers raided primarily Asian restaurants and closed them.
DASD Educators, Support People of the Year
DuBOIS � Eight educators and eight support people were nominated for the 2013-14 DuBois Area School District Superintendent�s Award as Exemplary Educator and Exemplary Support Person of the Year. The winners will be honored at the June 12th DuBois School Board work session.
Bill to Help More Military Families
HARRISBURG � The House on Monday unanimously approved a bill sponsored by state Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) that will help a greater number of military families who have fallen on hard times. The Senate approved the bill in December 48-0. It now heads to the desk of Governor Tom Corbett to be signed into law.
Wolf, Corbett Cross Paths for 1st Time
PHILADELPHIA (AP) � Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf promised an environmental group that he would launch a third round of the state's "Growing Greener" program if he is elected.
HAP report: Economic Impact of Penn Highlands
DuBOIS- Penn Highlands Healthcare annually contributes about $904 million to the region�s economy, according to a report recently released by The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP). Penn Highlands also supports 3,800 jobs in the region.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook: Showers will continue to make heavy rain for the rest of the evening and early tonight. There may still be a few locations with wind damage but the biggest threat for the rest of the night will be possible flooding from repeated showers and thunderstorms.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
WEATHER ALERT- The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Elk,Clearfield, Clinton,Western Centre, Southern McKean, and Cameron Counties until 9:30pm.
At 8:25 pm Dopplar radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size hail and destructive winds in excess of 70 mph.
At 8:34 pm Dopplar indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado. This dangerous storm was located over Parker Dam, moving north at 45 mph.
Child Molester Sentenced to State Prison
CLEARFIELD - Clearfield County District Attorney, William A. Shaw, Jr., announced today that a Curwensville man has been sentenced to state prison for sexually assaulting a fourteen year old male.
Shaw identified the Defendant as Richard Coy Bennett, Jr., age 51, of McDivitt Road,Curwensville, Pennsylvania.
C.G. Johnson Donates to Historical Society
REYNOLDSVILLE- It has become a tradition at C.G. Johnson Elementary School to have a talent show each spring showcasing the many talents of the students. The students �vote� for the talent they like best with coins. Every year the money is then donated to a worthy cause. This year, the money went to the Reynoldsville Historical Society for the town�s new museum.
Western PA Gas Prices Dip Slightly
Western Pennsylvania gas prices dipped slightly, averaging $3.80 a gallon this week, according to AAA East Central.
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.65 per gallon. This time last year, consumers were paying two cents less at the pump ($3.63), and the national average was beginning to trend downward toward the summer low of $3.47 (July 7, 2013).
Senate panel OKs bill to shrink Penn State board
HARRISBURG (AP) � Legislation to shrink the size of Penn State's board of trustees from 30 to 23 members has passed its first test.
Allenbaugh Scholarship at Penn State DuBois
DuBOIS � In order to support Penn State DuBois students, William and Nancy Allenbaugh of DuBois have established the William and Nancy Allenbaugh Scholarship. The scholarship will provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students who are enrolled, or plan to enroll in the Human Development and Family Studies program at Penn State DuBois, who also have a need for funds to help cover college expenses.
FOW � Phillip Wilkinson
CLEARFIELD � Clearfield County District Attorney, William A. Shaw, Jr., announced Clearfield County's Fugitive of the Week for the week of June 9, 2014.
Shaw identified the Fugitive as Phillip Lee Wilkinson, age 31, of Chestnut Street, DuBois, Pennsylvania.
Shaw stated that Wilkinson is wanted for failure to appear at a Preliminary Hearing on May 9, 2014.
Commission to Look at School Funding Formula
The state House and Senate have passed and sent to the Governor legislation that establishes a commission to review and make recommendations concerning basic education funding. It will also make recommendations for a new formula to deal with the distribution of any future increase in basic education funding.
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Oregon State rallied nicely from a bit of bad luck to start their game against the Oregon Ducks. After throwing an interception and giving up a touchdown, the Beavers responded with a second quarter touchdown - a 58 yard completion to Jovan Stevenson from Sean Mannion to tie the game at 7-7.
But Oregon would go on to take a commanding lead. Oregon scored on their following possession, when Darron Thomas hid David Paulson for a 16-yard touchdown to go up 14-7. The drive was saved on third down when De'Anthony Thomas rushed for 19 yards to set up the score. Oregon State quickly were forced to punt, and Oregon put together another scoring drive, this one ending with a Darron Thomas eight-yard pass to De'Anthony Thomas for a touchdown.
The two teams would go on to exchange punts, and Oregon took over with 1:44 remaining in the half. Naturally, they drove down the field, on the back of four straight completions from Darron Thomas, one of them going for 31 yards to David Paulson. Thomas would hit Barner for a 16 yard touchdown as the clock wound down, putting the Ducks up 28-7 at the half.
For more on Oregon, check out Addicted To Quack. For more on Oregon State, check out Building The Dam.