text:
David Abasz shows visitors around the Wolf Ridge Farm greenhouse in June.
By Ronnie Schwenn
This past summer brought many changes to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, located just outside of Finland, Minnesota. The staff and many volunteers have been working hard to help farm director David Abazs make his vision for a robust local food system in the north woods a reality. In the past two months, the crew at Wolf Ridge has completed two new 30' x 96' hoop houses, finished a new timber frame education pavilion, and installed a pizza oven-all in time for the busy, full-day curriculum season for school groups.]]>
By Ronnie Schwenn
David Abasz shows visitors around the Wolf Ridge Farm greenhouse in June.
This past summer brought many changes to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, located just outside of Finland, Minnesota. The staff and many volunteers have been working hard to help farm director David Abazs make his vision for a robust local food system in the north woods a reality. In the past two months, the crew at Wolf Ridge has completed two new 30' x 96' hoop houses, finished a new timber frame education pavilion, and installed a pizza oven-all in time for the busy, full-day curriculum season for school groups.
During the school year, Wolf Ridge is a frequent field trip destination for K-12 students from all over the state, who come there to learn about Minnesota's natural history and the environment. More than 350 students visit the center every week. "The goal is to produce the 140,000 meals consumed here annually," said Abazs. Thriving local food systems may not be the first thing people think of when they think of northeastern Minnesota, but Wolf Ridge and the Northeast Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership (NMSDP) hope to change that. "A lot of people think we're just forestry and mining, but that's not the case, there's a lot of food going on in this area," said Northeast Partnership Executive Director Okey Ukaga in a recent television interview.
NMSDP and Wolf Ridge farm have been partners for many years, with Ukaga working directly with Abazs and the farm for the much of that time. NMSDP, which is one of five Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP), has been able to connect Wolf Ridge with knowledgeable people within the U of M, such as Randy Hanson, director of the Sustainable Agriculture Project at UMD. Indeed, Ukaga stresses that connections, not funding, are the most important resource the Partnership has to offer. NMSDP's board has also approved and provided seed funding, which Ukaga sees as the "gas money" to help projects get to where they want to be. For Wolf Ridge, that seed funding has meant being able to match other donors' contributions, constructing the roof for the new timber frame education pavilion, and purchasing equipment necessary for the farm curriculum.
The changes that the farm has seen this summer and those still underway will help Wolf Ridge upgrade its curriculum and give visiting students a one-of-a-kind experience. Over the summer Abazs and his crew were able to complete one of the new farm buildings, which will be equipped with a certified commercial kitchen, a room for washing and packing vegetables picked on the farm, and a walk-in refrigerator and freezer. The new timber frame pavilion will host many of the center's classes, as well as the new pizza oven, where students will be able to make and eat pizzas created with vegetables they have picked throughout the day. Roughly 50 acres will be cleared in the next two years to create crop fields, as well.
Abazs has relied on a lot of sweat equity to help make his vision come true. The farm is currently staffed by three interns, and receives frequent volunteer visits from school and community groups from all over Minnesota who are hoping to get involved with local food system development. The Northeast Partnership has taken the opportunity to build a relationship with Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and create a model for sustainable food sources as well as active community engagement. "It's a very exciting time to mix the raw ingredients of food, and specifically healthy local foods, with education," said Abazs.]]>
Sinda Nichols presents the findings of her design thinking group's prototype for the future of extension at the Rural Design Conference at University of Minnesota Crookston on July 31. Also pictured are Kamana Dhakwha (College of Design research fellow) and Kathy Draeger (RSDP statewide director)
By Sinda Nichols, program director, Minnesota Campus CompactOver 120 people convened at the University of Minnesota Crookston for the Rural Design Conference: Thriving by Design II, on July 30th and 31st, 2014, focusing on meeting challenges to Minnesota's rural communities through design techniques. I was pleased to attend the Extension Reconsidered conference track as a staff representative of Minnesota Campus Compact (MNCC), a coalition of 38 colleges and universities including all five University of Minnesota campuses, committed to promoting civic engagement in higher education.]]>
By Sinda Nichols, program director, Minnesota Campus Compact
Over 120 people convened at the University of Minnesota Crookston for the Rural Design Conference: Thriving by Design II, on July 30th and 31st, 2014, focusing on meeting challenges to Minnesota's rural communities through design techniques. I was pleased to attend the Extension Reconsidered conference track as a staff representative of Minnesota Campus Compact (MNCC), a coalition of 38 colleges and universities including all five University of Minnesota campuses, committed to promoting civic engagement in higher education.
We at MNCC share Extension's values and goals related to campus engagement with communities, as well as an investment in the future of campus-community partnerships across the state, so we are interested in the Extension Reconsidered initiative in Minnesota. Both a track at the conference and a broader statewide effort led by RSDP, Extension Reconsidered is tasked with envisioning Extension's role in our state through the next 100 years. We at MNCC have also partnered with many of the national organizations involved with the wider, 13-state Extension Reconsidered initiative.
Tom Fisher, Dean of the University of Minnesota College of Design, gave a keynote address to frame the convening. He talked some about the design process, which we then used throughout the conference. What was most interesting to me, however, was the power of the metaphors he used. For example, he spoke in terms of webs, networks, nodes, and cycles. Those images, and the idea that design is not just a process but a language and way of seeing the world, stuck with me and the other participants over the course of the conference.
For Extension Reconsidered's final design challenge, we were asked to create physical prototypes depicting Extension's future form, as we hoped it to be. The models were made of zip ties, clay, puffy fuzz balls, surplus plastic manufacturing bits and pieces, and a range of other objects that could have taken any number of forms. As our five teams presented their models, however, the prototypes had a lot in common. Most employed some element of the design-thinking language we'd heard the day before. Teams used phrases like: "conduit for outreach and inreach," "horizontal multidirectional system," "spiral of iterative experimentation," and one group explained, "We are the nodes, we are the web." Here are three common concepts that I saw conveyed about Extension's role through our spiraling tubes, play-dough paths, and webs of straws:
As the Extension Reconsidered conversation continues, the University of Minnesota and its partners will work to further define the desired outcomes of Extension's work. Based on this project, it seems that one of the most valued outcomes may be hiding in plain sight. That is, its most distinctive role may be Extension's ability to cultivate effective processes for responsive mutual exchange of knowledge across the state. The content of Extension's work will likely change significantly in the next one hundred years as our communities and economies change, but our design process suggests that the way Extension does business is an important niche in and of itself.
This approach resonates with Minnesota Campus Compact's commitment to asset-based community engagement, a process that shines light on the contributions of all in the collaborative construction of our shared futures. With this in mind, we look forward to cultivating innovative ways to live out our complementary civic missions in the unfolding century.]]>
UMN Crookston faculty Katy Nannenga and daughter Grace paddle the Sand Hill River on an outing organized by River Watch's Wayne Goeken for the Rural Design Conference and RSDP's Statewide Coordinating Committee.
UMN Crookston faculty Katy Nannenga and daughter Grace paddle the Sand Hill River on an outing organized by River Watch's Wayne Goeken for the Rural Design Conference and RSDP's Statewide Coordinating Committee.
River Watch is entering its 20th year as a citizen science program dedicated to monitoring water quality in the Red River Basin and engaging local community members in understanding the life and health local rivers. It has allowed area science classrooms to integrate hands-on, field-based experience into students' studies.
Today, River Watch is partnered with 25 high schools in the Minnesota portion of the Red River basin, which stretches more than 200 miles from Wheaton to the Canadian border (unlike most rivers in the world, the Red River flows northward), and more than 250 miles west to east across North Dakota and Minnesota. Students involved with River Watch monitor the Red River and its many tributaries at dozens of sites for water quality, clarity, oxygen level, and the presence of macroinvertebrates such as dragon fly nymphs and water bugs, learning about watershed science and the condition of their local environment in the process. River Watch is generally offered as an extracurricular activity for area middle and high school students interested in field-based environmental sciences.
Wayne Goeke demonstrates equipment River Watch uses to measure water quality in the Red River Valley.
Building on River Watch's classroom and extracurricular success, several years ago Goeken saw an opportunity to get more students into kayaks and to deepen the connection between paddling and the environmental health of streams and rivers. With the support of NWRSDP and the Minnesota Clean Water Fund, the River Explorers project provides equipment and training to allow for river outings by River Watch teams and community participants. Goeken says that River Explorers aim is to "raise the awareness for these students that, yes, you can paddle and enjoy these resources-most of our students have never been in a kayak or on these rivers. These are beautiful rivers that many people don't realize are there."
In addition to a deepened connection with area schools, River Explorers is also involving youth organizations such as 4-H and science camps in its work. On River Explorer trips, the students use waterproof geotagging digital cameras to document conditions along the river for erosion or other management concerns as well as areas of beauty worthy of protection. They then share their findings with local watershed managers.
"On one of our early trips, we had students who were documenting culverts. When we got back we shared the information with the local watershed district technician who had been using Google Earth to locate them, and he was extremely grateful. The geotagged pictures that the students took gave him a lot of information," Goeken explains.
River Watch has made a long-term impact in the communities it serves, spurring some local towns to buy kayaks for their community members, and it has even prompted students to careers in natural resources. Current River Watch volunteer and natural resources research coordinator at University of Minnesota Crookston Laura Bell was part of the original River Watch pilot program when she was 14. Nineteen years later, she assists Goeken with planning student trips to-and on-the water. For Bell, it is all about motivating students to want to be involved with the rivers. "The best part is when students start saying, 'Man, I want to get a kayak.' They start getting really excited about it, and that's what we're going for."
Goeken has plans for future field work for the students, including cataloging the species of mussels that can be found in each local watershed, and keeping an eye out for invasive zebra mussels. With the support of groups like NWRSDP and the Red River Watershed Management Board, Goeken says River Watch plans to get even more kids outdoors to enjoy the rivers in their own backyard.]]>
By Chuck Schulstad
Barb and I were quite newly retired from our careers as elementary school educators. We retired to our Schulstad family century farm in 2003 and were actively involved with gardening and managing a U-pick raspberry patch. Berry pickers often noticed our garden next to the patch and ask if we had any produce for sale. At that time we had not considered raising produce in salable quantities, but the idea began to take shape.
Read the article on the NW newsletter page]]>
By Virajita Singh, Senior Research Fellow, UMN College of Design
As we were beginning our design assistance work for greater MN and other communities (the program is now called Design for Community Resilience), Linda approached us about the Baudette project. This project became one of the projects we worked on with RSDP. Along with Linda and Joanne Kellner, the Depot Preservation Alliance (DPA) Representative, we discussed the possible needs of the project and outlined what we could offer through our Center for Sustainable Research.
Continue Reading]]>
Father Baraga's Cross at the base of Cross River and Lake Superior south of Schroeder, Minnesota. (photo: CRS Marketing)
In 1846 Baraga heard about a possible epidemic amongst the people of Grand Portage, and so he and a Native American guide braved a shortcut on Lake Superior by canoe, coming from the south, through the Apostle Islands. A violent storm nearly capsized his canoe, but they were blown ashore at the mouth of Cross River, and he erected a wooden cross in honor of their survival.
A group of Schroeder residents thought that the story of Father Baraga, who is credited with creating some of the first books in and about the Ojibwe language and who spoke out about many wrongs done to native peoples by fur companies and the government, was worthy of more attention. A stone monument now marks the site where Baraga and his guide landed. It is a peaceful place with nothing but the sound of the water against the rocks, but there are few amenities for visitors.
Schroeder residents have plans for this site. They worked with Cook County Extension to help create a plan for public input and the University of Minnesota Center for Changing Landscapes to find a suitable landscape designer. Northeast Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership (NMSP), which helps connect local sustainability projects to University resources, provided funding and advice to help the group develop a concept plan for public consultation and assisted with the connections at the University.
Following public consultation town meetings over the past year, a final concept plan and timeline were presented to the residents on May 28th. According to project lead Greg Miron, the group's goals are to develop a vegetation buffer to curb shore erosion, install an ADA-accessible pit toilet, grade the top part of the parking lot down to the picnic area, and create an interpretive kiosk, a picnic shelter, fire pit, and better access to the lake. The project is expected to take 10 years to complete and is estimated to increase park traffic by 25 percent when finished. They will be working on obtaining funding for the engineering plans soon, according to Miron.
"Local communities are increasingly looking to their own history and heritage to help create sustainable outdoor places that can bring in visitors," said NMSP Executive Director Okey Ukaga. "People appreciate a beautiful Lake Superior landscape, but even more, they appreciate knowing the story behind a place. This project will help local people and visitors alike connect with events of 170 years ago."]]>
Mary J. Page (1934-2013) was a trailblazer and a leader who fought to give a voice to rural Minnesota. Whether it was as the first woman Mayor of Olivia, MN, or as the commissioner of Renville County, she worked tirelessly to promote the needs of Greater Minnesota through her citizen-driven service.
Please join us for an event to honor Mary's legacy and to kick off the Mary J. Page Community-University Partnerships FundDonate to the Mary J. Page Fund
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cargill Building, 1500 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Please RSVP to Wan Tansatit: email@example.com or 612-624-7971.
Mary Page and her husband, Jim, moved to Olivia after college Indiana, and the two purchased a 50-year-old drug store in Olivia. After beginning their family and business, Mary began to dedicate more time to public service. By the time of her passing last October, she had served more than 50 organizations in her community and in the state of Minnesota, including Lutheran Social Services, League of Minnesota Cities, and Governor's Office of Volunteer Services. Over many years, she also helped lay the foundation for many public health programs in Renville County.
Mary was a citizen leader for the University of Minnesota as well. In addition to being on the U's Board of Regents for six years, she helped to form the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP). Her role on the board of the West Central Regional Sustainable Development Partnership helped to set a precedent for the kind of citizen-driven projects the partnerships would continue to serve in rural Minnesota.
According to Kathy Draeger, RSDP statewide director, "Mary's values and her dedication to the organization left a lasting impression on the Partnerships. We strive every day to continue her legacy of community involvement and to the well-being of Greater Minnesota."
Mary was known as a mentor to many women. Two of her fellow county commissioners from Western Minnesota, Marcie McLaughlin and Jean Burkhardt, noted that while she mentored many women in elected positions, Mary had a knack for making each woman feel special and appreciated. "Mary had grand visions for what rural communities could be, and she was in it for the long haul," McLaughlin said.
Mary Page's family and the Regional Partnerships have worked together to create a Fund in her honor, to be called the Mary Page Community-University Partnerships Fund. The endowment will provide support to RSDP, which is now a part of University of Minnesota Extension. Specifically, it will support undergraduate and graduate students working on citizen-driven projects in Greater Minnesota. In addition to the Page family's generosity in founding the fund, Mary's daughter Marcia has created a dollar-for-dollar challenge match for new contributions.
By Ronnie Schwenn]]>
The organizers of the brand new deep-winter greenhouse in Wadena, Minnesota picked an especially harsh winter to open for their first season. The greenhouse has been in operation since its grand opening on November 20th, 2013, and is already producing vegetables like radishes, lettuce, and peas--even through the worst of this winter's polar vortex.]]>
A one-ton refrigeration truck will soon be motoring along the rural roads of central Minnesota, providing a valuable service to local farmers but also serving as a constant reminder of the importance of sustainable agriculture, local foods and biofuels.]]>
SPROUT MN's converted biodiesel refrigerated truck will replace the pickup truck used by Arlene Jones to haul produce for local growers.
A one-ton refrigeration truck will soon be motoring along the rural roads of central Minnesota, providing a valuable service to local farmers but also serving as a constant reminder of the importance of sustainable agriculture, local foods and biofuels.
The truck, a 1997 Ford F350 with a refrigerated box, is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Extension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (RSDP), Central Lakes College in Staples and SPROUT MN, a Brainerd-based local food hub.
The truck will be used to collect raw produce from farmers around the Staples, Wadena and Brainerd areas and will deliver it to locations for processing. SPROUT MN picks up processed food and delivers it to institutions for consumption.
What people will learn about the truck is that it runs on biodiesel made from locally grown canola oil - the same kind of canola oil you use for cooking. The college's Agricultural and Energy Center grows the canola, harvests it, extracts the oil from the seeds and then converts it to biodiesel using its own portable biodiesel plant. Director Bob Schafer said the center has 1,200 gallons of canola oil from last year's harvest set aside to make into biofuel. Its goal is to produce 10,000 gallons of oil this year from 200 acres of canola and camelina that the center farms.
Schafer, who chairs the Central RSDP's Board of Directors, understands the need for sustainable agriculture and local food hubs like SPROUT MN. RSDP's mission is to build partnerships that strengthen and support Minnesota's small towns by addressing needs in agriculture, natural resources, tourism and energy.
SPROUT MN's truck is a shining example of how RSDP is meeting its mission. For Schafer, it's a small project within a much larger effort, which involves making the ag center's 800-acre farm an all-renewable energy farm by this fall. Most of the farm equipment, for example, is running on oil from crops grown by the center and processed into biofuel.
"The farm is the only one in the Minnesota State Colleges and University system and is financially self-sustaining," Schafer said. "In addition to canola and camelina, we grow malting barley for companies like Miller Brewing and kidney beans for Wendy's chili, as well as soy beans and corn. It's a great example of what RSDP is all about."
Once the truck hits the roads later this summer, it'll be busy as the number of local foods farmers increases and the demand for local foods rises. There are currently about 75 local growers in the Staples, Wadena and Brainerd areas who raise everything from tomatoes, lettuce and kale to squash, green beans and carrots. The SPROUT MN truck will visit local farms and pick up fresh produce, dropping it off at either Brainerd Senior High School or Central Lakes College's Staples campus. The college has a commercial kitchen that can be used by growers to process and package their produce, such as dicing carrots, cooking sauces, or chopping and mixing cole slaw.
Brainerd's high school processes the produce for its school lunches. Last year, the school used 18,000 pounds of local foods. Lakewood Health Systems in Staples is another major user of local foods, buying produce from growers and using it for meals in the hospital.
With an increasing number of growers using green houses to grow produce during the winter months, Schafer expects the refrigeration truck to be busy year round as the local foods movement continues to gain momentum in central Minnesota.
Unmanaged woodland grazing by domesticated animals can cause environmental degradation such as soil erosion, leading to water quality problems for the entire ecosystem. The RSDP and the University of Minnesota's Dr. Diomy Zamora are helping local livestock producers integrate silvopasture sites that include trees and sustainable forage sites into their practices to increase profits and help the environment. Learn more...
Teens' understanding of how food goes from field to fork is key in any sustainable local foods revolution. The Wadena-Deer Creek School turned to RSDP for support in developing a solar-powered demonstration greenhouse at the school's Horticultural Center, which serves as an instructional tool and provides fresh produce for lunch plates. Learn more...
Central Minnesota residents made history last year with the region's first-ever master plan for comprehensive environmental and economic sustainability with the Central Minnesota Sustainable Development Project. Learn how RSDP and partner organizations are implementing the project's recommendations with guidance from residents
Drying agricultural crops is one of the most energy intensive operations of grain farming. RSDP is working with regional farmers on solar thermal alternatives that could significantly reduce the amount of electricity needed to prep grain for storage. Learn more...
The RSDP is sponsoring a project at the Central Lakes College Agricultural and Energy Center focused on growing winter-hardy grapes in north-central climates. John Thull, University of Minnesota Arboretum vineyard manager, is advising and sharing grapevine breeding techniques. Overseen by viticulturist Dennis Emslie Drummond, the vineyard serves as a test site and an outdoor classroom for high schools, colleges, gardening clubs and industry. Learn more...
If you care deeply about your community and are committed to making it a better place, a Bush Foundation Fellowship could be just what you need to take your leadership to the next level in the service of your community. Learn more...
The RSDP's next Statewide Coordinating Committee meeting will be held in Pine River on Aug. 7 and will highlight the work of the Central RSDP and its project partners this year. Learn more about the Central Regional Sustainable Development Partnership.]]>
Jackson County in southwestern Minnesota stretches along the Iowa border in what once was one of the largest expanses of tall grass prairie in North America. The region's rich soils have given rise to some of the most productive farmland in the country and its strong, steady winds have helped make Minnesota third in the nation for wind energy production.]]>
Jackson County in southwestern Minnesota stretches along the Iowa border in what once was one of the largest expanses of tall grass prairie in North America. The region's rich soils have given rise to some of the most productive farmland in the country and its strong, steady winds have helped make Minnesota third in the nation for wind energy production.
Lakes, rivers and wetlands also dot the landscape, most notably Heron Lake, a 10,000-acre lake and wetland system that supports some of the richest biodiversity in the state.
"In a county plentiful with natural assets being harnessed for agriculture and energy, you'll find that our region is also still rich in 'wild' natural resources," says Chrystal Dunker, executive director of the Prairie Ecology Bus Center, a non-profit, environmental learning center located just one mile from Heron Lake.
Helping residents appreciate their connections to the environment and natural resources -- including the "wild" ones -- is also a priority of the University of Minnesota Extension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP).
Last fall, Prairie Ecology Bus Center (PEBC) approached the RSDP's Southwest Partnership to better connect University resources to its goal of creating a series of interpretive exhibits and upgrading classroom technology to help educators spread the message of long-term environmental stewardship.
RSDP's mission is to build community-University partnerships that strengthen and support Minnesota's small towns and rural areas by addressing community-identified needs in agriculture, natural resources and tourism in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension. The PEBC project fosters regional resilience by supporting community-identified needs and opportunities, in this case, by working with PEBC to reach more residents with the message of ecosystem sustainability.
The match was perfect.
"The Regional Sustainable Development Partnership's Southwest Partnership has been serving rural Minnesota and supporting out-of-the box ideas that foster regional resilience for more than a decade," says Southwest Partnership executive director David Fluegel. "Formerly called the West Central Partnership with a 12-county range, our recent expansion to include more than 14 new counties in southwest Minnesota means we're able to bring University expertise and resources to areas previously without a University of Minnesota RSDP presence."
The Prairie Ecology Bus Center is the first community partnership supported by the newly reconfigured Southwest Partnership.
At present, the PEBC operates out of a small farmhouse donated for use as office space, a newly acquired classroom facility in Sparks Park and a high-tech bus. The bus serves as a custom-built classroom and laboratory-on-wheels that cruises 20-plus counties in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa reaching more than 10,000 people and offering programming to more than 60 schools, community centers and youth groups each year. In addition to enhancing its educational programs, Dunker says the RSDP-supported exhibits will help attract more learners to PEBC's classroom facility, helping the center realize another step toward its goal of a bricks-and-mortar interpretive center.
Like Dunker, Fluegel believes that as people better understand their connections to nature they are motivated to protect and conserve natural resources and wild places. "RSDP aims to strengthen our communities through an appreciation of the environment and natural resources," says Fluegel. "Healthy ecosystems, along with strong economies and self-reliant communities are key to improving the lives of southern Minnesotans for decades to come."
Visit the Prairie Ecology Bus Center for more information.
Pride of the Prairie is both brand and educational movement designed to help the residents of the Upper Minnesota River Valley make ethical and sustainable food choices. Successes include a campus dining services management contract with the University of Minnesota, Morris and a local sustainable foods guide. Learn more...
The village of Milan is the site of the RSDP-supported, community-owned Greater Milan Initiative Sustainable Energy Utility Project, a residential energy efficiency one-stop-shop that includes workshops, free technical assistance and financial incentives designed to make a difference. Learn more...
Hanley Falls, population 304, is among a handful of small towns bucking the trend toward extinction. Hanley Falls enlisted the help of RSDP for a market analysis of a proposed retail center. Read more...
The wine growers of the Upper Minnesota Valley turned to RSDP for help in cultivating a learning circle of grape growers and wine makers. RSDP's wine growers initiative involves more than 44 wine growers, bolstered with the know-how of University grape gurus such as James Luby and John Thull. Learn more...
Dubbed "Scenic City" for its rugged bluffs and wooded valleys, Redwood Falls has all the elements for a first-class recreational attraction. RSDP worked with the University's Center for Changing Landscapes to develop a new county trail system connecting cultural, community and natural assets. Learn more...
If you care deeply about your community and are committed to making it a better place, a Bush Foundation Fellowship could be just what you need to take your leadership to the next level in the service of your community. Learn more...]]>
Finland may be a tiny Minnesota town with an economy that faces significant limitations but it has a high quality of life and support from the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) and, more recently, a Bush Foundation fellowship that was awarded to a local advocate and community activist.]]> Bringing diversity, sustainability to Finland's economy
Finland may be a tiny Minnesota town with an economy that faces significant limitations but it has a high quality of life and support from the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) and, more recently, a Bush Foundation fellowship that was awarded to a local advocate and community activist.
Located about 10 miles from Silver Bay, Finland has a population of 125 and a handful of small businesses but it's surrounded by the rugged beauty of the North Shore, creating an irresistible attraction for its residents. What the town lacks in commercial development and good-paying jobs, it makes up for in a very appealing quality of life. That's an easy trade-off for the locals. They're resourceful, hard-working folks who love the area and are willing to do without luxuries for the opportunity to live there.
That works for some but there are many young people who go off to college and aren't able to return because Finland lacks good-paying jobs. Honor Schauland was nearly one of them. She moved back to town after college and had to work three jobs to make ends meet before declaring, "enough is enough."
Now she's armed with a $75,000 Bush Fellowship grant to help Finland support small businesses so residents don't have to continue relying on seasonal and unpredictable jobs in logging, tourism and mining, which are the area's primary industries.
Schauland is using the grant to survey local business owners and entrepreneurs to determine what they need to grow their businesses and identify the hurdles that stand in the way of greater success for entrepreneurs and those with home-based businesses. The ultimate goal is a more diverse and sustainable economy.
"(With the results of the survey) I'm hoping to get community folks to connect the dots," she said. "I'll be connecting the dots as well and pushing forward in a direction to see what happens."
Schauland is expecting the survey results to point toward job training as the primary need. Close behind will be the need for reliable high-speed Internet service and affordable and effective ways for residents to market their products and services. She will compile the results of her survey and visit other small communities that are going through similar processes before making recommendations of how Finland can start working toward sustainability.
Schauland is expecting the survey results to point toward job training as the primary need. Close behind will be the need for reliable high-speed Internet service and affordable and effective ways for residents to market their products and services. She will compile the results of her survey and visit other small communities that are going through similar processes before making recommendations of how Finland can start working toward sustainability.
Many local residents are stepping up to help her with the project, just as they did when Finland pulled together to build a new community center, which is a focal point for the area. The RSDP's Northeast Partnership played a critical role by helping design, plan and develop the center and pilot a geothermal heating system for it. As an outreach and engagement arm of the University of Minnesota Extension, the RSDPs work to vitalize Minnesota's five geographical regions by addressing citizen-identified issues, including supporting sustainable tourism and resilient communities.
Schauland is one of 30 2012 Bush Fellowship grant recipients, each of whom was awarded between $30,000 and $75,000. Anyone who has an idea for a project that practices leadership and improves the quality of life in a community can apply for a Bush Fellowship grant. Each year, the Bush Foundation accepts applications from throughout Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. View eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
With support from RSDP's Clean Energy Resource Team, visitors to Chisholm's Minnesota Discovery Center who arrive in electric-powered, zero-emission vehicles can re-power their cars for free at the region's first public recharging station. Learn more...
Promoting commerce while protecting public lands along the scenic Minnesota-Ontario border is the goal of RSDP's Sustainable Gateway Communities Initiative. Ten teams of 90 U.S. and Canadian community leaders are strategizing ways to connect people with nature via maps, web apps, public trails and other initiatives. Learn more...
College dining halls, restaurants, grocery stores and farmers markets were the recipients of more than 6,670 pounds of produce grown and harvested by University of Minnesota, Duluth students in the school's RSDP-supported Sustainable Agriculture Project. Learn more...
The NE RSDP helped the picturesque town of Crane Lake become an incorporated township with a local form of government. Since then, residents there have worked with RSDP on an innovative land swap program, which protects the environment while attracting tourism dollars. Watch the video...
The first-ever University of Minnesota, Duluth Sustainability Inspiration Award was presented to UMD's Dr. Michael Mageau, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Urban, Environment and Sustainability, Director of the Environment and Sustainability Studies Program, and Director of the Center for Sustainable Community Development. He received the award for his work in northeast Minnesota that includes wind energy analysis.]]>
The trout that inhabit southeast Minnesota's Root River system can be small and delicate but in relation to the impact they have on the area's economy they might as well be record-sized lunkers.]]> National Trout Center to cast message of water quality, conservation with new facility
The trout that inhabit southeast Minnesota's Root River system can be small and delicate but in relation to the impact they have on the area's economy they might as well be record-sized lunkers.
Trout fishing in the small coldwater streams southeast of Rochester attracts thousands of anglers from throughout the country each year. With an abundance of Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout, the area's limestone spring-fed streams are part of a four-state trout fisheries that is among the best anywhere in the United States. And the dollars that flow into the area reflect that. In the last 30 years, Minnesota has rehabilitated 450 miles of trout streams, the vast majority of which are in the southeast corner. Every $1 spent on rehabbing the streams resulted in a $24 return from anglers in the form of tourism-related spending.
In the middle of all this trout fishing activity is Preston, Minn., a small town of 1,300 people on the south branch of the Root River. It's home to the 4-year-old National Trout Center, which rents 2,500 square feet of store front space downtown for small exhibits, retail sales, a library and demonstrations, workshops and lectures.
The space is far too small for the center to carry out its mission of using trout fishing to promote water quality and coldwater habitat conservation, and to elevate itself to national recognition. In fact, its goal is to become the place for "all things trout," a literal clearinghouse for trout and trout fisheries information. But without an adequate facility and technological tools, that mission will be hampered, according to George Spangler, who chairs the center's board of directors.
A retired fisheries biology professor at the University of Minnesota, Spangler is now leading a fundraising campaign to raise about $4 million to build a new 10,000-square-foot home for the center, which will operate with a $250,000 annual budget. The state-of-the-art facility will have a unique living stream aquarium running through it, and expanded areas for its library, retail store, demonstrations, workshops and exhibits that explain trout habitat and the culture of trout fishing around the world. Spangler said the board found a three-acre site for the new building right on the Root River, directly across from a natural sandstone and limestone wall that provides insight into the area's geology.
Spangler said the community has been very supportive of the expansion efforts, and assistance has come from organizations like University Extension's Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (RSDP), which introduced Spangler and the board to the University's Center for Rural Design. With RSDP support, the Center for Rural Design developed a rendering of the new facility that will be used during fundraising efforts. It's also collecting and indexing mapping information that will be used to develop an application for computers and smart phones aimed at helping anglers find access points to trout streams. Using GPS coordinates, the application will show where public easements start and stop.
Technology plays a major role in the National Trout Center's expansion. In the coming weeks, it will launch a new robust website as a one-stop resource for trout and trout habitat information, including book reviews, trout-related activities and research, photos, maps, etc. Spangler and the board are also working on developing an online "trout wiki," which will be similar to a trout-related Wikipedia, where online visitors can contribute to the content with tips for topics like fly tying, rod making, fly fishing and trout recipes. The Southeast RSDP is assisting that project by identifying a researcher to review software packages and make recommendations.
"The economic impact of these trout fisheries is far greater than most people realize," said Spangler, who will be approaching the state Legislature for funding as well as private individuals and businesses. "This will really put Minnesota on the map in terms of trout fishing and stream trout habitat conservation."
Visit National Trout Center for more information.
From farming practices to consumer behavior, RSDP's Southeast Foodshed Planning Initiative tackles wide-ranging issues to create a long-term, regionally focused local foods campaign. The ongoing project teams more than 25 University researchers with farmers, grocers, schools and community groups, and is serving as a statewide model for sustainable food production and healthy eating.
Austin's Riverside Ice Arena gets a money-saving and eye-opening makeover with help from RSDP's Clean Energy Resource Teams.
RSDP has been a key contributor to the North American Owl Center Feasibility Study, an economic development study that builds off the growing popularity of the Houston Nature Center's annual International Festival of Owls.
Some of the region's best-known small- to mid-sized farms and orchards are nestled in Minnesota's southeast bluff county. Find out how RSDP is helping farmers, schools and public health officials and local residents create a strong, sustainable food system. Learn more.
RSDP is piloting recreational learning sites along the scenic Zumbro River in an effort to increase awareness of the importance of watershed and ecosystem health. Learn more.
If you care deeply about your community and are committed to making it a better place, a Bush Foundation Fellowship could be just what you need to take your leadership to the next level in the service of your community. Learn more.
Learn more about the Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership.]]>
Minnesota's Red River Valley, with some of the most fertile soil in the state, is home to a diverse cropping system that includes soybeans, corn, wheat, potatoes and sugar beets. Within this strong agricultural industry, new levels of diversity are emerging. Noreen Thomas is one of the family farmers focused on local food production and its role in sustaining rural communities.]]>
Minnesota's Red River Valley, with some of the most fertile soil in the state, is home to a diverse cropping system that includes soybeans, corn, wheat, potatoes and sugar beets. Within this strong agricultural industry, new levels of diversity are emerging. Noreen Thomas is one of the family farmers focused on local food production and its role in sustaining rural communities.
Thomas lives 20 miles north of Moorhead and has seen populations of many small communities declining and families with small farms struggling to sell their produce and food products. An organic farmer herself, Thomas has worked with the University of Minnesota Extension's Northwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership on a number of "food systems" projects to help reverse these trends and now she's armed with a $75,000 Bush Fellowship Grant that will go far to help those efforts.
Thomas is using the grant to help a local community build a licensed commercial kitchen that can be used by small farmers to process their fruit and vegetables, and package them for sale in grocery stores, food coops and schools, and to caterers. Currently, most farmers don't have access to a licensed kitchen, which is required by state health regulations, and therefore are restricted to selling their products at farmer's markets. A licensed commercial kitchen allows farmers, for example, to can their produce, make jams, jellies, sauces and spices, package sliced vegetables, and bottle honey.
"It's not convenient for consumers if these products are only available at farmer's markets," Thomas said, adding that canning, cooking or packaging produce can extend the shelf life, especially during the winter when senior citizens and others are limited in how far they can travel to buy groceries.
Thomas' plan is to help a community raise money to buy the kitchen equipment and renovate a building. She would then turn the keys over to the city, which would manage, maintain and rent it to farmers. The kitchen would also generate jobs when time-strapped farmers need help processing or cooking their fruit and vegetables. Thomas sees an opportunity for local residents to trade their time for food products.
Once the kitchen is up and running, Thomas will still be involved with the farmers and producers as their liaison to University Extension and other agencies. She says this will improve the flow of information by creating a single point of contact for farmers who have questions or are in need of resources.
"We're finally seeing some young people coming back to live in these small rural communities, and most are farming but they're growing vegetables and herbs that they can't process and market," Thomas said. "The kitchen will help them, but it has to be sustainable."
Thomas is one of 30 2012 Bush Fellowship grant recipients, each of whom was awarded between $30,000 and $75,000. Anyone who has an idea for a project that practices leadership and improves the quality of life in a community can apply for a Bush Fellowship grant. Each year, the Bush Foundation accepts applications from throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. See eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
Extending northern Minnesota's growing season is just one example of how high tunnels, high hoops and hoop houses boost the Northwest Region's local food economies. Read about Chuck and Barb Schulstad (300 K PDF), a retired Woodside Township couple who ventured into high tunnel agriculture with help from RSDP.
From a solar-powered bus stop to water bottle filling stations, innovative and energy-saving improvements at Bemidji State University were showcased at RSDP/Clean Energy Resource Team's campus open house.
RSDP helped breathe new life and economic sustainability into Baudette's newly renovated historic depot. RSDP worked with the University of Minnesota's Center for Sustainable Building Research and College of Design on a design (5.9 MB PDF) that ensures sustainable tourism and community use. Visit the vitalized depot's website.
The Northwest Region's farm-scale oil extraction project will help the environment, save farmers money and put money back into the local economy.
By providing expertise and more than 30 mini-grants to community groups, RSDP is a key partner in the University of Minnesota, Crookston's Connecting Children and Nature initiative. From children's nutrition to a high school's watershed experience, meet the people behind some of the projects.
Learn more about the Northwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership.]]>


text:
The multicolor floral pattern of this outdoor throw pillow adds interest and vibrant appeal to your seating areas.
Outdoor throw pillows are a great way to add comfort and color to your porch or patio seating areas. This outdoor throw pillow design features a plush polyester insert and zippered cover. Made in USA.
Our associates are standing by to assist you.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Avatar libro 3 fuego - final de tempora...
by videos_88 3,348 KB | 2008-11-11 | 3GPP Multimedia File |
Avatar libro 3 fuego - final de temporada - download at 4shared. Avatar libro 3 fuego - final de temporada is hosted at free file sharing service 4shared.
| Uploaded via: 4shared site
Share Add to my account
Is owner
View only
Upload & Edit
Members may only view items in this folder.
Members may view, add, edit and delete items in this folder.
Checked by McAfee. No virus detected.
0 comments Add new comment
Download all files from this folder
Download folder as:
This file will be created in your 4shared folder
File name:
Zip as:
What is B1?
Remove Ads x
Show QR Code


text:
Quiet Disney World
by, 03-04-2014 at 03:25 AM (277 Views)
Never go on a weekend. You have tourists and locals making the parks pack. Visit on a week day. The earlier in the morning the better. The parks open around 9am. Great to be there at that time. Around 11 AM the Tourists show up, time to leave and return to your hotel for a rest or swimming. It is great just to walk around the parks- people watching. If you are staying over 7 plus days look into getting and annual pass- it could be cheaper and again it will last a year for your next visit.


text:
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence
and character, who make the world a better place.
Home About Us Camps Join Girl Scouts Programs Product Sales Girl Scout Shop Volunteers Support Our Girls What's New
Contact Us
320 252-2952
800 955-6032
Shop & Office Hours
Choose a Blog (All)
Most PopularTuesday Tips with Jessica (albeit on Wednesday this week). Adult Retreat/Camp Care Weekend at Shingobee Timbers
Adult Volunteer Retreat
(0) Comments
By Bonnie Reeves
March 25, 2013 at 05:08pm
March 25, 2013 at 05:08pm
Hello All!
SU 16 graciously invites any adult volunteer to join them at Shingobee Timbers for a retreat! They have space for 40!
See the link for details and registration form: http://gslakesandpines.org/files/3873.pdf
No Comment Available.
Add A Comment


text:
About Cory Doctorow
Note: This is the bio that was published with this book; a current bio is available on my personal site.
Cory Doctorowis the author of the novels Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom, Eastern Standard Tribe, and Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town, and the short story collection A Place So Foreign and Eight More. He is the co-editor of Boing Boing. "Anda's Game," from this collection, was chosen by Michael Chabon for Best American Short Stories 2005.
5 Responses to "About Cory Doctorow"
Leave a Reply
Overclocked: Stories of the Future Present is really good story telling, good extrapolation on present trends. My sysadmins should check out the first story, "When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth".
Craig "craigslist" Newmark, Craigblog
[Read more quotes about the book]
[Get a signed copy shipped to your door]
Overclocked is proudly powered by


text:
NVDAILY.COM | Local News
Posted April 23, 2012 | 8 Comments
Shenandoah County Republicans elect chairman
By Sally Voth - email@example.com
WOODSTOCK -- Shenandoah County Republicans gathered in the Central High School gym to elect their committee chairman Monday night.
District 3 Supervisor David Ferguson beat Craig Orndorff, who is a director of the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District. He replaces Jeremy McCleary, the mayor of Woodstock.
Before the votes were read, Orndorff addressed the party members still in attendance and said he was removing his name from consideration and moving that Ferguson be elected as party chairman by acclimation.
Committee delegates broke into caucuses to vote for the position starting at about 9:15 p.m.
Prior to that, there was some debate as to whether Woodstock resident Cindy Bailey could present a resolution regarding the RSW Regional Jail from the convention floor
Bailey's proposed resolution says the state Republican Party creed cites fiscal responsibility.
"Whereas, the County of Shenandoah has in recent years shown fiscal irresponsibility and no budgetary restraint, resulting in increasing of county taxes and excessive borrowing," the resolution says. "Whereas, the County of Shenandoah has been misled into approving spending scores of millions of dollars on a completely unnecessary regional jail to be built in Warren County, many miles from our courthouses;
It goes on to say that Sheriff Timothy C. Carter doesn't support the regional jail project, that the state crime rate is down, and a vacated wing at the Northwestern Regional Jail has space for Shenandoah County inmates. The resolution also says the county was misled into making the decision.
It concludes, "the RSW Regional Jail should be disapproved and actively opposed by all officials elected by the citizens of Shenandoah County, to include all members of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors, all members of the General Assembly, as well as the Attorney General, the Lieutenant Governor and the Governor of Virginia."
Mike Monahan chaired the rules committee during the convention and said its proposed rules included a requirement that any resolution to be considered had to be in writing and approved by the resolutions committee prior to that committee's report to the convention.
McCleary said that was a standard rule that had been used often in the past.
Bailey and Woodstock attorney Brad Pollack protested.
"The resolutions committee already met, and wouldn't hear anybody, wouldn't allow anybody in the room," Pollack said.
McCleary said he'd pass the resolution on to the proper committee.
"There are three people on the resolution committee," Bailey said. "If those three people say no to hearing this resolution, then that means none of you will get to hear it if we don't strike this part of the rules. It's important enough to a lot of people to be read."
The caucuses also voted against hearing Bailey's resolution on the floor, with 141 votes to keep the rules as described by Monahan, and 86 opposed.
Earlier in the evening, Orndorff brought up the contention within the party in his election speech.
"Right now, our party is facing troubled times," he said. "Differences do exist."
He said those differences have created an "almost poisonous atmosphere." But, the party needed to unite for a common goal, Orndorff said.
"Above all else, we must all believe that this country simply cannot afford four more years of an administration that seeks to reshape our nation among the most radical lines," he said.
Ferguson said the entire party needed to participate for it to be successful.
"...I have only been successful in effective leadership because I surrounded myself with people that were willing to do the job," he said. "One thing I have is character. I'm an honest person. I'm a fair person."
Area legislators and candidates also spoke to the party faithful Monday night. Among them was state Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg.
He asked if anyone there was proud of the work being done by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. His question was met with applause.
"Some of the fights that are being fought right now, right here in Virginia are some of the fights that demonstrated to me why it is that we need to win these elections this fall," Obenshain said
He cited healthcare reform as a "classic example of governmental overreach."
The Environmental Protection Agency is stifling the coal industry, Obenshain said, and that will make it more expensive to heat homes.
"I hope that next year in 2013, we might be able to pick an attorney general that shares some of those beliefs," said Obenshain, who is seeking that office.
He said times are getting better, with unemployment going down and exports up in Virginia.
"We're on the the leading edge of what can be a great national recovery, but unless we retake the Senate and unless we take the White House this fall, that recovery is going to fizzle out," Obenshain said.
Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Woodstock, spoke in support of Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-6th, and Senate candidate and former Gov. George Allen, although he spoke highly of their challengers, Conicville resident Karen Kwiatkowski and Del. Bob Marshall, R-Prince William County.
Allen "has always understood the Reaganesque principles that I think drew many of you here tonight," Gilbert said.
He said the former governor is the best opportunity for Republicans to beat another former governor, Democrat Tim Kaine, this fall.
8 Comments | Leave a comment
Mark Obenshain, huh? Do you people really want the next Attorney General of Virginia when he's offered legislation like this (You don't get a whole lot more intrusive than this:
SB 962 Fetal deaths; when occurs without medical attendance, mother, etc., must report within 24 hours.
Mark D. Obenshain |
This SB 962 is a prelude for more stringent future legislation. SB 962 lays the groundwork to require grumpy old white guys to closely inspect the remains of spontaneous miscarriages for any evidence it was not spontaneous.
The next step of the Virginia legislative process will create legislation preventing unfertilized eggs to be discarded because they were potential fetuses not given the chance to become an embryo, clearly a violation of an eggs civil rights. Grumpy old white guys like Obenshain and Cuccinelli will joyfully inspect used sanitary napkins and used tampons for evidence they contained an unfulfilled potential human life. Upon finding such evidence of squandered humanity, the husband or nearest male able to achieve ejaculation will be fined for not trying to inseminate the guilty female and thereby both parties are guilty of wasting potential human lives. Jesus freaks will be dancing in the streets.
For thousands and thousands of years churches have tried to maintain control of your genitalia and define how one may use this equipment. What's next, cameras in the bedroom? Didn't shock-blob Rush Limbaugh already suggest this?
When did your existence start? How do you describe the instant you became alive? When are you "born"? When are you "dead"? And what marks the absolute boundary of life and non-life, personhood and non-personhood? Any definition with religious roots is suspect because religion is founded on magic.
These are questions that seem like they should have easy answers. But in today's age of beating heart cadavers that can breathe, urinate and even give birth while legally dead, it can be hard to tell.
Historically, Egyptians and ancient Greeks considered a heartbeat to be the telltale indicator. Christian and Hebrew interpretations of the Bible pointed to breath. The Samburu people in Africa still contend that someone is not dead until hyenas will eat the body.
In the modern era our need for organ donors has brought about a new kind of life and death: the "start of personhood" (soul birth) and the "loss of personhood," or brain death. Coma patients who require ventilators to breathe can be declared dead long before their hearts stop beating on the basis of simple, low-tech exams like a Q-tip touched to the surface of the eye, a splash of ice water in the ears, or a gag reflex test. Despite this, researchers, scientists, and religious whackos disagree on how "dead" a brain-dead person really is. For instance, some people regarded as brain dead still show EEG activity when tested. So, if you are finding any dead people with brain waves, what's waving?
At both the beginning and the end of life, everybody who can voice an opinion seems critical of this hard-to-define state of personhood. And, as the previous commentator, "sjf" has experienced, defining life and death can make uncomfortable reading.
With all this debate over who's dead and who's not, one might start to see the wisdom in letting the hyenas decide.
Now, now let's not get ugly here. The Republican party MUST get into your personal life and get everyone whipped up, otherwise they might have to actually come up with some ideas for this failing country.
Every election it's the same old tired, worn out "family values" etc., etc., etc. Get them elected - that's the goal after which you and your family can go to h---.
I LOVE the constant reference to the great God Reagan. You don't dare hear them mention that disaster George Bush, do you. Wonder why?
Maybe - just maybe someone can still use their brains and remember how we got in the shape we are in. Elect these clowns and we'll be deeper in over our heads (if that's possible). Even some former Republicans will tell you this party is "over the top" and out of ideas.


text:
Customers with a tax exempt status are still responsible for service fees, including the Regulatory Recovery Fee (RRF) and Universal Service fee (USF). If the necessary paperwork is received in our office indicating you are tax-exempt, you will not be required to pay sales tax. Please send your W-9 to firstname.lastname@example.com, and Nextiva's tax ID is 20-8820926.
If you have any questions directly ask an Amazing Service Team member here or email us at email@example.com: Account, Bill, Billing, Regulatory Recovery Fee, RRF, Tax ID, Tax-Exempt, Universal Service Fee, USF, W-9, W9


text:
Name Dallas Clayton
Location Los Angeles
First Post September 2010
Dallas Clayton wrote a book for his son about dreaming big, put it online, and his life changed forever. An Awesome Book has inspired both kids and adults with its fantastical language and enchanting imagery, and now he travels the world reading to kids while writing children's books for a living. He formed the Awesome World Foundation to promote children's literacy, and his second work, An Awesome Book of Thanks, arrives this month. Dallas blogs about his writing and art, his life as a children's author, and his daily magical adventures.
Also check out…
When It Drops
Keep track of each week's newest releases. What new movies/music/DVDs/games/books are coming soon? Now you know.
Is inspiration a magical power that can change the world? Perhaps, but first you need some cool typography.
Office Love Letters
Two friends create MS Paint drawings to help get through their mid-day office doldrums.


text:
Submit Review
Campground Search
224208 User submitted reviews online!!
Location :
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Mountain Vista Campground
[ 9/10 ]
Camped here for two nights. Park was very clean and well kept. Although busy over the weekend, quiet hours seemed to be enforced as we really didn't hear anything after then. Had no problems finding campground using directions from Woodalls. Site was shady and cool even in the 90 degree heat. Kids had plenty to do with planned activities and the recreation on site. Will visit again.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
[ 10/10 ]
We stay at Fort Wilderness every winter for a week. We absolutely love it. We really only use the restrooms of all the amenities they offer at the campground, but they are always kept clean. This park offers great access and transportation around the Walt Disney World for a substantial discount to staying at one of the resort hotels. Love the breakfast buffet and trading post. Would recommend to a friend and will definitely be back.
Narvon, Pennsylvania
Lake-in-Wood Camping Resort
[ 9/10 ]
Stayed at Lake in wood for quick two night stay. Campground a little off the beaten path but once we got there were very impressed. Park was kept very clean. Lots to do. Nice pool complex with kiddie pool and indoor/outdoor pool. Nice paved roads and modern facilities. Most of all liked the quietness of the park. Even though place was very busy when we stayed you would never know it. Would recommend to a friend and will visit again.
Doswell, Virginia
King's Dominion Campground
[ 8/10 ]
Very nice wooded park. Stopped in March on way back from Florida. Staff was very friendly. Water available year long which is nice at that time of year. Easy access off the highway. Roads are a little tight for big rigs but were flat. Would use it as a stop over again.
Lewes, Delaware
Cape Henlopen State Park
[ 8/10 ]
Lovely state park with access to both the river inlet for fishing and a walkway to the ocean for swimming. Very pretty views of the river right from your site. Campground was very clean including public restrooms. Campground is close to restaurants and activities. Sites were plenty large to accommodate our motorhome. Will return!
Copyright © 2000-2013 RVParkReviews.com and CampgroundReviews.com All Rights Reserved
Factory Tours USA
Campground reviews - Campground ratings - RV Park reviews - RV Park ratings
Contact Us
Internet Disclaimer and Terms


text:
Child In The Sun Lyrics - Nazareth
(copyright 1973 mountain music ltd.,carlin music corp
.all rights reserved.
yellow dog music in canada and u.s.)
I am just a child in the sun
Just another soul on the run
One more of your unwanted sons
Tell me where can I go
I had a line I tried for a while
Now I'm walkin' mile after mile
On my face no trace of a smile
Why does time pass so slow
Take me down to the river
Take me down to the sea
Where I can drown all my sorrows
Wash all my troubles away
Watch all my cares sail away
sponsored linksI have no ties my hands are unbound
There is no friend no love I have found
I have no ups I'm fixed to the ground
Tell me river where you flow.
Click here to submit the Corrections of Child In The Sun Lyrics
The following area is only for review, if you want to submit the lyrics or the corrections of the lyrics, please click the link at the end of Child In The Sun Lyrics.


text:
Main Menu
12 Step Recovery Gifts
The spiritual gifts we gain from recovery through the 12 step program in AA are laid out in step 9. They come in the form of promises and demonstrate the healing that is occurring.
The gift of freedom and happiness. Many in recovery cannot comprehend that such a state is even possible, and part of the addiction is believing that we can never be free of our addiction or find happiness in life without it. However, a spiritual awakening does bestow this gift.
The gift of honesty. Our addiction lives in lies. When we learn to live in the truth, we can look back and accept our past without regret. This spiritual gift allows us to face all the junk we've stashed away, out of sight.
The gift of serenity. Along with an honest look at who we really are, the peace of mind not to let this picture cripple us is a wonderful gift. The ability to live our own lives as they are meant to be – the ups, the downs and all the in-betweens, abandoning fear and knowing peace.
The gift of contentment. Beyond the temporary emotional boost that comes from a temporary success, contentment is a true spiritual gift from recovery – the deep satisfaction of enjoying your own life, not just when things are good, but all the time.
The loss of selfishness. This recovery gift allows us to move away from being the center of the universe and the self-pity that comes with it. We find that the needs of others are our concern and we no longer feel useless or alone.
The list could go on from here, as the sickness fades, true recovery brings ever more spiritual growth and the gifts of living without a disease in the driver's seat of our lives. We become capable once again of faith, hope and love.
Related Articles
The information provided on 12Step.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her health professional. This information is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute the practice of medicine. We encourage all visitors to see a licensed physician or nutritionist if they have any concerns regarding health issues related to diet, personal image and any other topics discussed on this site. Neither the owners or employees of 12Step.com nor the author(s) of site content take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading this site. Always speak with your primary health care provider before engaging in any form of self treatment. Please see our Legal Statement for further information.
Treatment Center Directory
Need Help? Find a Treatment Center
If you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction and need help entering into recovery then we are here to offer help in any way we can. We have over 14,000 Treatment Centers listed on our Directory. You can search by Zip Code, City or State. Click here to search for a Treatment Center that is right for you.


text:
Finally the Panthers organization has done something that makes me happy! Veteran defenseman Bryan McCabe was named the teams captain today prior to their only home exhibition game against the Dallas Stars tonight. McCabe who actually is born on the same day as my daughter (not same year of course, she's alot younger) will become the first captain of the Panthers since Olli Jokinen was traded to Phoenix last year.
McCabe who escaped the wrath of the Toronto Maple Leaf fans and media quickly became a fan favorite here in
South Florida. He played some solid defense and was able to account for 15 goals and 24 assists last season, and I believe with the trading away of Jay Bouwmeester that those totals will increase.
There was enourmous speculation as to who was going to be named captain, if anyone, this year with players like Keith Ballard, Cory Stillman, and little Stevie (Weiss for those of you who haven't learned of my non-affection for him) being the other candidates.
Solid choice by head coach Peter DeBoer. McCabe is a veteran who has been around, starting his career on the Island with New York in 1995, then going to Vancouver, Chicago and Toronto before coming to Florida. His best seasons prior to arriving in Florida were in Toronto where he was paired with Tomas Kaberle for the most part and together they formed a pretty dangerous pair of defensemen on the power play. McCabe however had his detractors in the North and many were glad that he was ultimately dealt (Mike Van Ryn was the return). Mistakes made in that market are maginfied and right or wrong, I think he just need a change of scenery.
Other than Jacques Martin leaving to coach the Montreal Canadiens, I think one of his best moves was acquiring McCabe last year. Now that he's captain I think it solidifies his spot here and shows the trust that Coach DeBoer has in him.
Thanks for reading.
Tags: Bryan Mccabe Florida Panthers


text:
Ost.Devdas - Silsila Ye Chaahat Ka.mp3
by mirnashary 961 KB | 2011-12-25 | MPEG Audio Stream |
Ost.Devdas - Silsila Ye Chaahat Ka - download at 4shared. Ost.Devdas - Silsila Ye Chaahat Ka is hosted at free file sharing service 4shared.
Share Embed Add to my account
Is owner
View only
Upload & Edit
Members may only view items in this folder.
Members may view, add, edit and delete items in this folder.
Checked by McAfee. No virus detected.
0 comments Add new comment
Download all files from this folder
Download folder as:
This file will be created in your 4shared folder
File name:
Zip as:
What is B1?
Remove Ads x
Show QR Code


text:
This page contains downloadable forms for healthcare professionals to use when referring patients to the Myton Hospices.
General referral forms must be printed out, completed and faxed to the relevant number (see Notes on Completing General Referral Form and individual departmental referral guidance for details).
We are currently working on a new electronic form. In the mean time please use the Handwritten Genera Referral Form which you can download below.
If you have any problems please contact the hospice.
Handwritten General Referral Form (Print this, complete by hand and fax to us) DOWNLOAD HERE
Notes on completing Myton Hospices General Referral Form - DOWNLOAD HERE
Myton Hospices In patient Unit Referral Guidance - DOWNLOAD HERE
Information leaflet for patients referred for admission to The Myton Hospices - DOWNLOAD HERE
Myton Hospices Day Hospice Referral Guidance - DOWNLOAD HERE
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Myton website. To find out more about the cookies, see our privacy policy.
Don't show this message again


text:
An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2014
Origins Available: Dutch-Alt, Dutch, English, German, Irish, Swedish
Where did the Dutch Bergen family come from? What is the Dutch Bergen family crest and coat of arms? When did the Bergen family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Bergen family history?
Spelling variations of this family name include: Berger, Bergen, Berg, Van Berg, Van Berger, Van Bergen, Van den Berger, Van den Berg, Van der Berg, Van den Bergh and many more.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Bergen Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Bergen Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Bergen Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
Bergen Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
The Bergen Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Bergen Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
This page was last modified on 9 January 2014 at 09:19.
©2000-2014 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details.
houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation.
Sign Up
Shipping Information
Order Tracking & History
Our Guarantee
International Help
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Search
History Search
Company Information
Terms of Use
Privacy Statement
Security Policy
TreeCanada Program


text:
@ Lyandra: Please do, and the one you posted looks cool! I don't feel usurped at all, more info is always better!
@ loogie: what a wealth of information! And yeah, the whole selling point of the aquarius is that it's part cotton part syntheric so supposedly it doesn't need stretching. My experiment was on an 8.5x11 section that i cut (it only comes in full sheets) and it warped about as much as I'd expect my 140# cold press to warp at that size, which isn't much. for 80# paper that's not bad
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


text:
Ethel Hanson, 74 - July 18, 2007
Ethel Faye Hanson, 74, of North Platte died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at her home in North Platte.
Services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Bishop Kim Marshall of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating.
Burial will be at the Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. until service time at the Odean Colonial Chapel.
Hanson was born on Aug. 28, 1933, on a farm north of North Platte in Lincoln County to Charles Russell and Grace Estella Powell Timmons.
She grew up north of North Platte and was raised by Grace and Harry Johnson.
In 1950, she was united in marriage to Demar Garner. She later married Gerald William Hanson on Aug. 14, 1966, at Oberlin, KS.
Hanson and her husband resided at North Platte where she worked in food service most of her life and most recently at Daylight Donut.
?She was preceded in death by: her parents, Grace and Harry Johnson and Charles and Pearl Timmons; son-in-law, Brad Patrick; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
?Survivors include: her husband, Gerald Hanson of North Platte; nine children—Glendin K. Patrick of North Platte, Orpha J. (Terry) Walker of Cozad, John D. (Lora) Garner of Gothenburg, Janie M. (Dale) Newtson, Lavella G. (Leonard) Pfeister, Leona J. "Lee" Webster, Don R. Garner, John P. Hanson and Mary L. (Kevin) Stewart, all of North Platte; a sister, Marymae (Don) Seery of North Platte; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; numerous other family members.
A memorial has been established.
Latest Headlines
- New paint job
- City sales tax to fund $1.4 million of RDA project
- Swedes grind out 40-21 win over Valentine
- Food Backpack Program added to list of agencies that get United Fund support
- Swedes scramble to split triangular
- Gothenburg tax levy ranks fifth in county
- Brady village budget passes; trustees may make change in lift station involved in lagoon project
- Brady runs over Broncos in blowout


text:
MACON, Ga. - The FGCU women's basketball team has claimed its first ever Atlantic Sun Conference tournament title with a 67-39 win over Stetson. The win also guarantees the Eagles an automatic berth into the NCAA tournament. FGCU (29-2) has now won 21 straight games, finishing 18-0 in conference play, and three more wins in Macon.
Sarah Hansen led the Eagles in scoring with 16 points and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Senior Courtney Chihill added 15 points and went over the 1,000 point mark for her career at FGCU. Chihill, senior Eglah Griffin, and freshman Whitney Knight joined Hansen on the All-Tournament team.
FGCU is only the second team in conference history go undefeated in conference play and win the touranment title. FIU also did it back in 1993.
The Eagles will now wait to find out seeding and where they will play in their first ever NCAA tournament.


text:
Published on November 19th, 2012 | by Christopher DeMorro3
Formula E Series Orders 42 EV Racers, Signs McLaren To Design Drivetrains
The 42 cars will be divided between the ten competing teams, with 4 cars for each team, plus one as a pace car and one for crash testing. These cars will be fast, with 0 to 60 mph taking less than 3 seconds, and top speeds in the 155 mph range. Due to the limited energy density of available batteries though, racers will have to change cars at least once during the hour-long races.
So far both Sao Paulo and London have been cited as potential city circuits in a planned 10-race debut season. While Formula E is signing on McLaren Electronic Systems to design and construct the electric powertrains, the series is open to entrants who come up with their own designs.
This has racing outfits like Bluebird and Drayson hard at work to put together their own electric formula race cars. I know I can't wait to see what some of the greatest racing engineers in the world can come up with. The future of motorsports arrives in 2014.
Source: Autoblog Green
Pingback: Formula E Series Orders 42 EV Racers, Signs McLaren To Design … » Speedys
Pingback: Dallara Building Official Chassis For Formula E Series - Gas 2
Pingback: Gas 2 | What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction.


text:
More Than a Feeling Lyrics - Boston
Review The Song (14)
I looked out this morning and the sun was gone
Turned on some music to start my day
I lost myself in a familiar song
I closed my eyes and I slipped away
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
'till I see Marianne walk away
I see my Marianne walkin' away
So many people have come and gone
Their faces fade as the years go by
Yet I still recall as I wander on
as clear as the sun in the summer sky
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
sponsored links'till I see Marianne walk away
I see my Marianne walkin' away
When I'm tired and thinking cold
I hide in my music, forget the day
and dream of a girl I used to know
I closed my eyes and she slipped away
She slipped away
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
'till I see Marianne walk away
Click here to submit the Corrections of More Than a Feeling Lyrics
Thanks to mosshu for submitting More Than a Feeling Lyrics.
MORE THAN A FEELING | Reviewer: Terry Steward | 4/16/10
My favorite track of all time,it has everything,fantastic melodies,both vocally and guitar,it goes from whisper quiet to such power,i have just done my own backing track,for my duo to perform this live,and to get it anywhere near right,there was quite a few overdubs to do,so along with what we actually will play and sing live,im quite confident we will do it justice.
more than a feeling | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/16/10
Great rockin tune.listen,like it,love it and if you don't then you don't know what great music is all about.everytime I listen to it its not over when I'm already playing it over again.it definetly delights your hearing sense.
more than a song! | Reviewer: nedeljko | 9/11/09
my favourite song! a song that changes your day! picks you up and than you ride on the most powerfull sentiments straight to top! he recalls numeruos memories and the most painfull one, but all so prescious.. then they overflow him completely (that's the best part, 'the orgasm part' of this song) and the listener feels it too!
you got to miss these kind of songs..
*hums tune* | Reviewer: neller | 4/22/09
This song has been stuck in my head for 5 days. And guess what! It hasn't gotten old. ^_^ Not my fave song by Boston...but definitely up there on my fave songs list. I enjoy this song very much. It's one of those that it'll live on!
More than a feeling........... | Reviewer: Dianna75 | 3/10/09
I just LOVE...LOVE...this song...so many wonderful memories!. I would have been 18 when this came out. Oh How I loved to Dance to it!. Always the number 1 tune played at parties!
And that Little "Drum Break"...that succession of beats!!..oooooh..ya!..you know what part I'm talking about...lol...
Brings back feelings | Reviewer: Josh | 3/27/08
This song reminds me of when my dad used to drive me to his house. Every time he would play that I loved it. God I miss that band. I miss Brad Delp he was an awsome singer and guitarist. If you did not know the guitar he used he made himself from scratch. All the songs (most) are garbage, they all sound the same!
This is one of the best songs out there!!!
Ill miss Brad
excelent | Reviewer: Joe Joe | 1/26/08
first time i heard this song was in 95 on a cassete of 70's hits free with $20 petrol. This song has been with me since, music just isnt the same these days.
Old music | Reviewer: Anthony | 1/19/08
I have to say, I'm a new age kid. Only 18 so I'm into the whole heavy metal kind of music. The older generations had awesome music. Boston is just one of many older bands I'm gonna look more into.
I slip away! | Reviewer: J.D. | 8/22/07
This song (and whole album) take me back 23 years. Sitting on the hood of a car with my boyfriend, Larry Dean's arms wrapped around me and singing my my ear. It really is More Than a Feeling! He's long gone (but not forgotten) and the feeling surprises me again every time I hear this music!
Great | Reviewer: Gary | 8/15/07
Fantastic song.....Love it..The whole album is terrific. Has to be one of the best albums of all time......
Reviews By Pages: 1 2
The following area is only for review, if you want to submit the lyrics or the corrections of the lyrics, please click the link at the end of More Than a Feeling Lyrics.


text:
Curbing the Rising Obesity Rate, One Soda At a Time
October 10th, 2012 | by Carali Van Otteren
Over the past few years, American society has put a focus on making healthier choices. The rising obesity rate has many
October 10th, 2012 | by Carali Van Otteren
Over the past few years, American society has put a focus on making healthier choices. The rising obesity rate has many
September 21st, 2012 | by Ben Krawitz
In this day and age, we are bombarded with images and information about health on perhaps more than a daily
October 25th, 2011 | by Aaron Bekemeyer
In his post yesterday, Kelly Brownell of TIME Magazine revived an old idea: tax soda. Various states and cities, he says, are considering leveling such a tax against sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Besides discouraging the consumption of unhealthful beverages, the economic benefits of such a tax, says Bronwell, would be significant
October 3rd, 2011 | by Aaron Bekemeyer
There are two lovely posts that cropped up last week defending NJ Governor Chris Christie from attacks on his girth: Jonathan Chait's Chris Christie is Fat. So What? in New York Magazine and Frank Bruni's The Round and the Oval in the New York Times
January 27th, 2011 | by Aaron Bekemeyer
Many of you reading our most recent issue may wonder how we can even raise the question of whether it's possible
January 26th, 2011 | by Ben Krawitz
We've finally done it America- we are now living in a country with more obese citizens than overweight ones, according
December 8th, 2010 | by Aaron Bekemeyer
I find this kind of troubling: A federal advisory panel Friday endorsed an expansion of the use of Allergan's Lap-Band stomach-restricting
December 8th, 2010 | by Leslie Horwitz
Obesity is a socially sensitive subject in America. However, in attempting to be accepting of all of humankind's shapes and sizes, certain
November 11th, 2010 | by Aaron Bekemeyer
I've never been particularly fond of The Biggest Loser, a popular weight loss show on NBC that puts its contestants
November 9th, 2010 | by Ben Krawitz
It's safe to say that there's almost nothing more satisfying than biting into a long-awaited piece of cheese pizza at
September 30th, 2010 | by Ben Krawitz
Okay, so Americans are fat: we know this already. It's about time we do something about it rather than repeatedly restating


text:
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Community | Obits | Editorial & Columnists | Society | Sports | Education | Classified Ads | Calendar of Events | Features | Newsbriefs | Legals | Archives | Subscriptions | Photo Gallery
Board hears zoning issue
By SUE WATSON
A Barton citizens advisory committee met with a developer's representative to discuss rezoning, but didn't check with citizens of a subdivision who say they would be affected by the rezoning, according to several residents of the Barton Heights Subdivision.
Bob Barber, representing developer Earl Warren, and subdivision residents Lloyd Yarbrough and David Moak, were on opposite sides of a rezoning issue brought before the Marshall County Board of Supervisors last week for approval.
Presenting a schematic of eight-plus acres of property, the remainder of which Warren wants rezoned to C-2, Barber listed how the developer would address the Barton Advisory Committee's concerns.
Barber proposed setting up a green buffer composed of landscaping and a fence on the portion of property that would be visible from the back doors of residences in the subdivision like David Moak's.
The buildings would be brick or masonry and the space at the back of the property would be developed for offices, he said. No convenience stores were proposed for the site and Warren had agreed to prohibit flea markets, truck stops, outside storage and liquor sales - types of businesses that neighborhoods typically find disruptive.
In short, Warren proposed to build "a nice shopping area and meet a need for convenient services," Barber said.
David Moak, one resident of Barton Heights who said he spent close to $300,000 on his home several years ago and intended to live in the subdivision into retirement, has two acres outside the subdivision he purchased that abuts his lot (Lot 13). He bought the two acres, that is zoned C-2, from John Cox in 2005. Moak said he was not notified of the rezoning of the area when the entire county was rezoned during comprehensive planning.
Zoning director Conway Moore advised that the entire rezoning was run in the county newspaper to let the public know how the zones were set up.
That same year, Moak was building his home in Marshall County and bought the extra two acres from Cox, he said.
"I don't want to walk out my back door and look at a commercial retail business," Moak said.
From Indianola, Moak said he moved to Barton to have the kind of home he wanted and to be able to commute to work in the Memphis area.
If Warren develops the eight acres, water will shed and stand on his property, he said.
Moak said he moved to Marshall County because of location. He wanted to live in a home surrounded by woods in a quiet setting and to be able to watch the lightning bugs at night and the blue-birds, crows, turkey and deer.
"I realize I can't hold up progress," Moak said. "I had the opportunity to buy the property for $3,000 but was told I couldn't build on a pipeline."
So, Moak bought two acres south of his back property line.
Supervisor George Zinn III said he would like to hear from Moak's neighbors on the matter.
"Nobody in Barton Heights Cove is for this," Moak said. "I built the most expensive house there because I intended to retire there. My neighbors are going to lose the same thing I love. They will see a street and retail property across the way when they walk out of their houses. I didn't move to Barton to see that. I had lived in Olive Branch and I could reach out and touch my neighbor's house. I am proud to be in Marshall County and I want to stay here."
"You are of the opinion that nothing could be built as a buffer?" Zinn asked.
"I don't see it. I don't want to lose wildlife, coyote, deer, turkey that run across my yard," Moak said.
Lloyd Yarbrough was invited to speak on the matter. He and his wife moved to Barton Heights in 1995 and they love it, he said.
"We've been good neighbors and good citizens and voted for politicians and when it comes time for me...I'm going to have my say," he said. "We don't think it's right."
He said his neighbor, Joann Hastings, who could not be present at the board meeting, asked, "Would you please tell them I don't want this in my backyard?"
Yarborough has two lots, the one he lives on and one that was inherited from his in-laws.
"We don't want this to be commercial," he said adding that he has a 91-year-old neighbor who walks the street for exercise. "We all love that area and we would really appreciate it. I'm not asking you to do anything you wouldn't do for yourself. Please put yourself in our position."
District 3 supervisor Keith Taylor said the Barton Heights community's concerns about what could be done with the commercially-zoned property if Warren transferred the property or sold it could be limited by zoning if the land was rezoned. The community was concerned about a subsequent property owner coming in and switching up uses.
Barber said that Leland cypress is proposed as a buffer. The tree reaches 30 feet in height, he said. He said the restrictions agreed to on the acreage that is rezoned would be put on the entire eight acres to protect the neighborhood's interests.
Yarbrough explained that he was not contacted by Barber or the advisory committee but had learned about the proposed rezoning from a neighbor - Tim Redmond.
Moore said when there is a request for rezoning, letters are sent to anyone who has property touching the land that is up for rezoning and to anyone who has property touching the adjacent landowner's property (one property removed).
"Yarbrough's property did not touch this property that touched this tract," she said. "So he didn't get a letter."
Taylor explained that the advisory board has been in existence just about a year and "is a work in progress."
"Its whole purpose is to educate everybody to what is being asked for," he said.
"We have been educated and will now pay attention," Yarbrough said. "I am for the American way."
Supervisor Eddie Dixon motioned to table the request until residents in Barton Heights Cove have time to meet with Barber and Warren. The motion, seconded by supervisor Willie Flemon, passed unanimously.
In a separate interview, Moore said 29 letters had been mailed out to property owners who would be affected by the rezoning of Warren's property. Six lot owners in the subdivision were sent letters including Moak, Redmond and Hastings, she said.
The southeast corner of Hastings' lot touches on Warren's property that is up for rezoning, she said, and Moak's two acres outside the subdivision already zoned C-2, adjoins the Warren property.
In other matters, the board of supervisors:
• learned they were invited to attend a meeting with the Tate County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to discuss redesigning a segment of Highway 4 West in Marshall and Tate counties. The improvement of some of that highway will make it safer for a Toyota supplier to be located in Senatobia, to connect with Highway 78 and Blue Springs, said Bill Mobley, executive director of Marshall County IDA.
News: (662) 252-4261 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Questions, comments, corrections: email@example.com
©2004, The South Reporter, All Rights Reserved.
No part of this site may be reproduced in any way without permission.
The South Reporter is a member of the Mississippi Press Association.
Site managed and maintained by
South Reporter webmasters Linda Jones, Kristian Jones
Web Site Design - The South Reporter
Back | Top of Page


text:
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners!!
The Yamamoto Senko is a very simple design that catches fish everywhere. It can be fished cast weightless, flipped and pitched Texas-rigged, used on a drop shot and has also been known to catch a few on a Carolina rig too. Until recently Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits had offered it in 3,4, 5 and 6 inch versions, only. Anglers were asking for a larger version and Yamamoto just released a 7 inch Pro Model version to meet those demands. With the announcement they have also have added more two-tone and laminate versions of the popular bait to the arsenal, as well. The Original Senko also been joined by the Pro Senko, the Slim Senko, and the Swimming Senko. A Senko for just about every application is now available.
We just concluded another contest on Wired2Fish where each winner receives three packages of the new Pro Model 7″ Senko and a few other Yamamoto goodies too including a catalog, GYCB sticker and a Yamamoto hat.
The winners are:
Matthew Lanner, Willow Spring, NC
Sawyer Pratt, Dodgeville, WI
Crystal Bess, Niagara Falls, NY
Keenan Chamberlain, Coatesville, IN
Congrats and your packages are on the way!
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners!!
Thank you much for the package guys! Keep up the awesome work!