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Hickory Nut Gap CSA customers get and additional 10% off meat purchases on the day of pick up and complimentary admission coupons to our fall activities.
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Our Farm Family
The land of Hickory Nut Gap Farm is jointly owned by the six children of James and Elspeth Clarke. In 2008 the land was put into a conservation easement with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Protected for eternity, the land will remain managed by the family and their agricultural pursuits.
Some of the six children, now grown with children and grandchildren of their own, remain here at the farm and close by in the area, while some have moved away and pursued a different course in life.
This large farm family gathers often as the draw of the family home and their agricultural heritage is still strong. Many of the 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren are involved in various aspects of agriculture.
The Agers
John and Annie Ager host the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Camp. Nearly every day you can catch Annie upon a horses back with a single file line of riding students following behind her. John Ager is involved in farmland preservation efforts in the region and a partner in Drovers Road Preserve.
Amy and Jamie Ager co-own the Hickory Nut Gap Farm business and the brand Hickory Nut Gap Meats. 2013 celebrates the 12-Year Anniversary of their grassfed and pastured meats business. Both are graduates of Warren Wilson College. They have three eager boys who enjoy moving cows and feeding baby chicks.
Eric and Rachel Ager currently live in Washington DC with their four children and will soon be moving to Turkey.
Kevin and Marni Ager are living in sunny California.
Doug Ager is pursuing a Masters in English at WCU and lives in Swannanoa, NC.
The Hamiltons
Dr. Will and Susie Hamilton also host a part of Hickory Nut Gap Farm Camp at their house and farm. Dr. Will has retired from his family practice and is spending time enjoying his family and friends. Susie runs an after-school art program and is the hub of children's activities in Fairview.
Isaiah and Annie Perkinson, along with their two daughters, own and operate Flying Cloud Farm an 14-acre glory of organically grown vegetables and fruits and a feast for the eyes. Flying Cloud Farm offers their vegetables for sale at their roadside stand, local farmers market and through a CSA.
William and Molly Hamilton and their four children live adjacent to the farm in their newly constructed passive solar house. William works with the SAHC. Molly is an Extension Assistant for the state of NC and coordinates the NC Organic Grain Project.
With help from their three boys, Elizabeth and Fred Bahnson are cultivating a bio-intensive garden and permaculture orchard in Brevard. Elizabeth, former fiddle player for the Steep Canyon Rangers, is still a musician whose most recent album with Charles Pettee and FolkPsalm is entitled The Way of Manna. She is currently teaching fiddle lessons while Fred has just published his first book co-authored with Norman Wirzba titled Making Peace with the Land.
David Hamilton lives and gardens in Chapel Hill, NC and is a member of a bluegrass band called the Ragweed Boys.
Elspie Hamilton is currently living and working in Yosemite National Park teaching environmental education and exploring the high peaks as an avid rock climber.
The Clarkes
Jim and Francine Clarke currently live with their family and are enjoying their three grandchildren in Concord, NC. Jim Clarke is CFO and VP of Manual Woodworkers.
Billy and Cindy Clarke live in Fairview. Billy is an environmental lawyer at Roberts & Stevens Law Firm and Cindy works at UNCA with the Family Business Institute. They have five children Winslow Clarke Dean, Durban, Phelps, Ambrose, and William.
Dumont Clarke and his wife, Shirley J. Linn, live and work in Charlotte NC. Dumont is an attorney with Moore & Van Allen PLLC and also has served on the Board of County Commissioners of Mecklenburg County since 2000. Shirley is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of FairPoint Communications, Inc. They also own a house on the edge of the farm here and try to get up as many weekends and holidays as possible. On any given Saturday morning, there's a good chance you will run into Shirley in the farm store buying out all the tenderloins! They have two daughters, Elizabeth, a US Navy intelligence officer, who is always on the move, and Deborah, who teaches history at Charlotte Latin School.
Doug and Betsy Clarke just finished building their home here on the farm. They have four children, Mark, Lily, Zoe, and Charlie. Doug manages the upkeep of the family home and grounds. Betsy is an oncology nurse at Mission Hospital.


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Before coming to St. Cloud State University I had already planned to study abroad my sophomore year. I had always wanted to travel to Europe, especially to England, and had heard about the Alnwick, England program from a cousin of mine who attended SCSU. I automatically decided to go to SCSU for college, based simply off that particular study abroad program. Having known that I was going to study abroad in England since I was a junior in high school, I thought I was more than prepared when getting ready to depart. I studied abroad in the Fall of 2008 of my sophomore year. Not only was I excited to travel and learn about a different culture, but to make new friends and to live in the "Harry Potter" castle of course!
After saying goodbye to my friends and family and departing from the airport, I sat back to try and enjoy the eight hour plan ride to Amsterdam, Netherlands. From Amsterdam we got on another flight and flew for about an hour and a half to Newcastle, England, where we then took an hour bus ride to our new home in Alnwick. I'll never forget the first time I laid my eyes on the Alnwick castle. Being over 900 years old it was quite a sight to behold. I've grown up reading about castles and seeing pictures but now I was looking at one right in front of me that I was going to live in for almost four months! Now that I was actually in a whole different country I began to realize that I wouldn't be seeing home for the whole semester and I thought to myself "What have I done?" The first day and night was rough, I was home sick and I kept thinking of how many things I was going to miss back at home. I soon snapped out of my funk though as I got to know the 21 other SCSU students I was traveling with and became excited for the adventures that I would have for the next four months.
While in England we were required to take courses including International Studies, Modern and Contemporary Britain, and Early British History from 1529-1689. These courses, taught by British faculty, helped me to learn more about the British culture and to understand things such as their political, medical, and educational systems. Each semester the course offerings vary depending on which SCSU faculty accompany you on your trip. All courses are taught in the castle. SCSU study abroad students have the privilege of living and studying in the Alnwick Castle where the Duke of Northumberland resides along with his family.
While in Alnwick, England, students take classes Monday through Thursday and almost every Friday we went on fieldtrips around Northern England (one was to the capital of Scotland). The unique thing about these fieldtrips is that the faculty take the students to places pertaining to what you're learning in class. I found that I got a lot out of my learning experience while in England because of this factor. Not only do the students learn in the castle but you live, sleep and eat there as well. There are dormitory rooms set up in the SCSU section of the castle where you and your roommates (usually two to a room, however, sometimes three people share a room) live. Also, there is a dining area where the students get three meals a day, Monday through Friday. The students also have computer rooms, a laundry room, a student kitchen to cook food in on the weekends and a lounge to watch movies in.
Along with the Friday fieldtrips, the meals and accommodations in the castle, there is a four day trip to London included in the program fee. I also participated in an optional three-day trip to Paris. While in England, students not only get these Friday fieldtrips, trip to London and possibly Paris, but also we were given a week break in September and a two week break in November (similar breaks are given in the Spring and Summer). This is a time where we were able to travel where we pleased or just relax at the castle and explore Alnwick. For my one week break I traveled to Ireland and took a Patty Wagon tour (something I highly recommend). Ireland was by far the best vacation I have ever been on and possibly the most fun I had while studying abroad. I also chose to go on the three day Paris trip and I definitely do not regret it. Along with traveling to Ireland, London and Paris, I traveled to Amsterdam during my two week break.
Being able to live and study in another country was the best experience of my life. I believe I learned more in those four months of my life than at any other time. I met lifelong friends who I traveled with from SCSU and met a variety of people while abroad. I wouldn't change my experience for the world. Even though I did miss a lot back at home while abroad and left a big dent in my bank account, the memories and experience were and are worth it all. I highly encourage all students to study abroad for it opened my mind up even more to the world and taught me so much more than I could have imagined.


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Schedules and Fares
The Swan Boats are open seven days per week, weather permitting. We cannot operate on rainy, windy, or extremely hot days.
Tickets are purchased at the Swan Boat dock. No advanced reservations are required.
The Swan Boats driver paddles passengers around the Public Garden Lagoon for a 15 minute peaceful cruise.
Animals (except Seeing eye dogs) are not permitted.
The Swan Boats are wheelchair (non-motorized) accessible.
For a healthy bird population, the Parks Department asks that visitors refrain from feeding the birds.
2014 Season
Saturday, April 19, 2014 to Sunday, September 21, 2014
Spring (April to June 20) 10 am to 4 pm
Summer (June 21 to Labor Day) 10 am to 5 pm
Fall (After Labor Day) 12 pm to 4 pm Weekdays
10 am to 4 pm Weekends
Adults $3.00
Children $1.50 (age 2 to 15 years, under 2 free)
Seniors $2.50
Location, Transportation & Parking
The Swan Boats are located in the Boston Public Garden - 24 acres bound by Arlington, Boylston, Charles and Beacon Streets.
The MBTA Green Line Arlington Station is the closest "T" stop. From this stop, it is approximately a four minute walk through the Public Garden.
Boston Common Underground Parking Garage on Charles Street is the closest parking garage. Parking meters are available on the surrounding streets. Hotel and other parking garages are also in the area.
Group rates are available Monday through Friday for groups of 20 or more who arrive together and make a single payment (cash or check). We do not accept reservations, as it is impossible for us to guarantee a specific time for a Swan Boat ride. All groups must wait in the line (if one exists).
We ask that groups of 20+ enter a request one week in advance to be added to our Groups List. We do not send group confirmations. We begin taking information for groups after April 1st.
Weekdays from mid-May until the end of June we are very busy with school field trips between the hours of 10 am and 1:30 pm. Groups must be prepared to wait at least 30 minutes for a ride during this time.
We do make exceptions for certain small groups, such as those with severe handicap, the elderly, and others who are unable to stand in a line.
Rates (for groups of 20 or more): Adults $2.50, Children (2-15) $1.00
Boston Young Naturalist Explorations
The Friends of the Public Garden provides a program to explore and learn about many of the Public Garden's natural features. Available at the Swan Boat dock are three fun hands-on natural science activities that you can do with your class, family, or friends. These activities are accessible to all ages, and encourage exploration of aspects both unique to the Public Garden and universal to natural settings.
Choose from three activities including:
- How Tall Is the Giant Sequoia?
- Birds In the Public Garden
- A Scavenger Hunt Discovery of the Public Garden
Each activity is specifically designed to explore the unique natural features of the Public Garden, and each takes about one hour to complete.
The Young Naturalist Guide to the Boston Public Garden is available in its entirety here. Boston Young Naturalists Exploration teachers are available to lead groups for $60 per hour.
Swan Boats passes are included for your group as incentives if groups opt for the BYNE activity. When you pre-register for the swan boats, you will have the opportunity to request adult passes to take advantage of these activities with your class.


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Concordia Stingers veteran goaltender Audrey Doyon-Lessard was named the outstanding player in Quebec university women's hockey league when the honor roll was released this week.
The Charny, Que. native played in 20 games, posting a 2.74 goals-against average with a save percentage of .924. She helped the Stingers post an 8-9-3 record and secure third place in the five-team conference.
The fifth-year athlete is working on a Certificate in Business Administration at Concordia.
Ironically, Doyon-Lessard was a second team all-star in the conference. Joining her on the second team is second-year right wing Erin Lally. The Calgary native was the leading scorer on the Stingers with nine goals and eight assists for 17 points in 17 games.
Lally is an Art History major.
Centre Alyssa Sherrard of Bathurst, N.B. was named to Quebec's all-rookie team. She scored six goals and added seven assists for 13 points in 20 games.
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I have a Google Voice account (and a Grand Central account before that!), but I don't use it much. I think I should use it more, because in theory, Google Voice seems to do everything. Is anyone using it exclusively for their phone number? I sense that since smart phones came along and got smarter, that the need or niche for Google Voice diminished. Tell what Google Voice is good for, and what you use it for? asked Jun 25 '13 at 17:45 Kevin Kelly I've been using GV since the Grandcentral days. Extremely useful for me because I can call my relatives in Canada, as well as make calls on my laptop for free in the US. I also use it to make overseas calls, rates are decent, some providers you can get certain countries for more or less. My cellphone voicemail has been replaced with Google Voice as my provider: I get "visual voicemail" for all my calls, GV translates the voicemail and lets me read it when I don't have my phone with me. Call screening is great, I can give out my GV number freely and not worry about being harassed or spammed.
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I give out my g-voice number for everything- work, home, office. The web tool is what makes g-voice awesome. I spend time every couple of days on the site going over the most recent calls, texts, and voice mails in the call log, making notes and tags about each contact. This gives me a complete and searchable list of contacts I have had about certain projects, with certain people, etc. I also use this time to update my Google contact lists into groups and assign calling rules to different groups and to individual numbers. Some people I set up to always go straight to voice mail, some people get screened (call comes in and I can listen in to the caller as they leave a voice mail with the option of breaking in and taking the call if the call turns out to be important), and some calls will go straight through. Calls from numbers i don't know get greeted and asked their name and then I get the option of taking, screening, or sending their call to voice mail. I also set up custom greetings for different groups- some people get a professional, info-rich v-mail greeting, some people get a quick, "leave a message", and my wife and kids get an "I love you". I also use the call recording feature (star 4) when I really need to remember exactly what was said. I flag certain numbers as spam and they won't even ring my phone or clutter up my v-mail inbox. But my favorite feature is the that I can completely block certain numbers so that they get a tri-tone and "this number is not in service" message. The tri-tones are actually picked up by predictive dialers and are auto removed from automated calling lists. Since telemarketers share and sell scrubbed lists among each other, this has reduced the number of telemarketing calls I have received. My only regret is that I didn't get a number that spelled something clever or had a bunch of repeated numbers to make it easy for people to remember. That feature was added after I got my number and it really is a pain to change. On a side note, a couple of years ago, I turned an old Motorola Droid into a WiFi-only phone with its own g-voice number using a combination of g-voice and two other apps. (I don't recall the names of the apps.) No cell fees, no data plan, just free calls and texts via WiFi (outgoing and incoming). Gave it to my 7 year old and she left it out in the rain, though. Oh well. linkanswered Jun 25 '13 at 20:04 jrickner |
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I really loved Voice until Google removed the ability to call out from Gmail when they updated the Hangout feature. I don't always get good reception in my house, so using Google Voice to dial out was super useful. I still find Google Voice has plenty of positives, but my absolute favorite feature is now MIA. Having Google kill dial-out and Reader so close together has me really bummed out. linkanswered Jun 26 '13 at 01:07 Joshua I found you can get the dial-out functionality back by killing Hangouts.
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Absolutely. I ported my home land-line phone number to a mobile phone years ago, and ditched land-lines altogether. My employer now pays for my mobile phone service so I was able to port my old home phone number from the mobile to Google Voice for a one time $20 fee, and it can forward calls to that number to my work mobile. Hopefully Google will keep this service around -- It's well worth it to me to keep a number I've had for 15+ years. answered Jun 26 '13 at 05:43 EF27701 |
I would use my GV number as my primary number if it could receive picture messages. One day... Until then, I still get good use out of it for the following reasons:
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I don't use it as my primary, and I don't even use it all that much. But I value it as a supplemental phone for when I have a long teleconference that I want to take at home and don't want to eat up my limited cellular voice minutes. I've also used it on vacation overseas, calling home for free over hotel WiFi. And finally, I've used it for outgoing overseas calls, since the per-minute rates are lower than it would be to add international calling and per-minute calls to my cell. I put $10 worth of credit into my account a few years ago and still have more than $8 there after a few calls from US to NZ. linkanswered Jun 26 '13 at 09:35 |
I've used it since the GrandCentral days and LOVE it! How else, other than Google Voice, can you give out one phone number that, when dialed, causes multiple cells phones, plus a land-line, to ring simultaneously? Other features I love:
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Very useful for me, but yeah since there are apps now like Viber, things got much easier for ppl. Still, not having to worry about contracts, about number changing, about missing a call, if my phone is dead or even lost I still get email notifications on tablet about missed calls and voicemails and in Gmail on desktop I can even call or answer the phone calls just as usual, all phone calls, messages, contacts stay right where they are, so in the end the phone (and number that comes with it) is just that, a simple phone or carrier, nothing is tied to it, it is a FREEDOM that I see lot of people don't have, if they lose their phone? they are like half lost.. linkanswered Jun 26 '13 at 10:31 vaheg |
One thing I haven't seen mentioned that I love about mine is the call transfers. I had a landline at my desk, and I prefer not to use cell phones because of the poor call quality. Transferring voice calls is easy, you just hit "#" (or maybe "*", can't remember, don't have a landline any more). All your other lines ring and you just pick up the other line and hang up your cell. Same process when you leave your desk. Also if you have an Android the call integration is pretty good. You can set it to automatically route all outbound calls via your voice number, or have it prompt you on each call. Also, FWIW, Google desks don't have landlines. If you need a "work" phone number, you're directed to the Voice signup page. I don't know what their future plans are, but tools used internally tend to have a higher bar for sunsetting. linkanswered Jun 26 '13 at 11:48 Shaftway |
I'm the secretary for a local Democratic Club and I've used Google Voice to provide our organization with a contact number for just over two years. Our club officers work through a "virtual office" based on Gmail, GGroups and GDocs. We communicate with our members by Email, but now they can call to RSVP for events and make general inquiries. I configured GVoice to redirect calls to my AT&T iPhone. The calling number tells me that it's club-related, so I can answer appropriately. When I can't pick up, the caller gets a nice "You have reached the Democratic Club..." greeting, and I get a text AND an email notification. It's no-cost and was easy to set up. linkanswered Jun 26 '13 at 16:09 |


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Loading... Crash into Me (original 2009; edition 2009)by Albert Borris
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. CRASH INTO ME is a fantastic book. It deals with four teens on a road trip to visit the graves of famous people who have killed themselves. At the end of their trip, they plan on committing suicide together as a pack. The story explores suicide in a good way. Because even though it's a story where death consumes the character's attentions, CRASH INTO ME also reveals itself to be a story about life and why one chooses to live it. Another thing I liked was that Mr. Borris could have easily descended into the darkness which lingers around such a topic, but CRASH INTO ME manages to explore suicide in a lighter tone that still balances the seriousness of the topic without being too dark or preachy. And thank God there is some humor in the book too! One of the best books I've read this year. CRASH INTO ME is Albert Borris' first novel and he makes a splash with this open and honest portrayal of four teens contemplating suicide. The story is told in varying formats: narrative, chatroom sessions, and the occasional pertinent list. The narrative moves the reader through the current events, the chat sessions offer a look at the characters before they began their fateful celebrity suicide-studded roadtrip, and the lists are a small offering of comic relief, albeit dark. Owen narrates, but still maintains his distance by keeping secrets from both the reader and his fellow characters. The casual discussion of suicide and how each character would like to do the deed is both disturbing and compelling, but necessary. Those who contemplate or plan suicide aren't squeamish about the topic, not if they're serious like our four main characters are. As the novel progresses, the reader begins to see hints and flashes of what drives Frank, Audrey, and Jin-Ae to feel ending their lives is the only option, but Owen's motivations remain somewhat shadowed. It was this mystery that held my attention more than any other part of the novel. Borris' debut manages to be raw, yet polished - a stunning effect. "Nothing like a four-way suicide pact to get you going in the morning." Four suicidal teens meet online, drawn together by their disregard for life and (for some) repeated attempts at death. Owen, Jin-Aie, Frank and Audrey decide to meet in person, planning a celebrity suicide road trip ending in their group suicide at Death Valley in California. Along the way each member of their club, the Suicide Dogs, discovers more about their suicidal thoughts than some wanted to know - and about each other. With a violently catching beginning, this book is sure to ensnare teens who gravitate to the depressing books - yet the humor in Borris' writing will make this book a lighter read than anticipated. Borris eloquently picks up on the many emotions, struggles, and difficulties of suicidal teens, providing real commentary and insight to the depressed teenage mind as well as the need for connection. Lacking chapters, the book divides itself with group-created Top Ten-Lists and group IM conversations provided by Owen, the narrator/navigator/chronicler of the trip. Through eloquent foreshadowing that may be more subtle to the teen reader, Borris clues readers in to the characters' wavering seriousness in the group pact. Powerfully absent from this troubling novel, however, is information on depression and suicide prevention for the teen who may have picked this book up to join the Suicide Dogs in Death Valley. Four suicidal teenagers: Owen, Audrey, Frank, and Jin-Ae meet online after each person attempts suicide and fails. The four teens escape their ordinary lives to go on a summer road trip to visit the graves of celebrites that have committed suicide. They make a pact: they must end their lives at their final destination. They drive cross-country and start bonding; and almost become some sort of suicide family. They share secrets with each other, and become closer than they ever imagined; but they have to decide whether to stick to the pact or not. The two most important characters, Owen and Audrey, seem more suicidal and depressed than Frank and Jin-ae. Owen is a shy teenager, who has tried to kill himself six times. He comes off as emotional, but he has reasons to be; and he has never had a girlfriend. When he meets Audrey though, a girl with an edge, a buzz cut, and a Nirvana obsession, he starts to develop feelings for her. As time passes, he finds himself lying next to her, telling her about the tragic accident that led to his brother's death, that he thinks was all his fault. They passionately kiss, and Owen finds himself falling in love. I loved this book. Once I picked it up and started reading, I couldn't put it down. Albert Borris' writing really shows and explains how difficult it really can be for a teenager. It's sensational, breath-taking, and pure. Not only is it a novel about a group of suicidal teenagers, but it is a unique love story, and a story about a clique of adolescents that stick together to fight suicidality. There isn't one thing that I disliked about this book. It made me believe that love can appear anywhere, at any time, with any two, three, or even four people. At the end of this book, the teens stay alive. Owen, the narrator of the story, realizes that he wants to live and enjoy life; despite his previous actions. All four teens decide to make a new pact: to LIVE. 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Master's International
The College of Health and Social Services (CHSS) is proud to welcome the Master's International Program to New Mexico State University. This unique program offers students the opportunity to earn their Master's Degree while serving in the United States Peace Corps. The CHSS is dedicated to providing academic programs that address issues affecting the quality of life in a rapidly changing society and prepares our graduates with the knowledge they need to make an impact in local, national, and international communities.
Degrees Offered
The CHSS offers Master International students 3 degree options:
- The Master of Social Work (MSW) This program builds on the liberal arts' perspective and foundation courses, students develop advanced skills and knowledge in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. These advance skills and knowledge incorporate cultural responsiveness and addresses client systems in the context of social, cultural, community and other environmental factors.
- The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in community health education is designed to prepare public health professionals in the breadth of public health practice while also including in-depth preparation in community health education. The mission of the MPH program is to provide academic excellence in educating health professionals who will provide competent leadership, innovation, and technical expertise at local, state, national, and international levels.
- Joint MSW/MPH The values and ethics of both programs are similar, and both programs have an emphasis on social justice. The programs complement each other: Public Health focuses on populations of people and is highly analytical; social work focuses on individual, groups, and communities within the social environment and provides both qualitative and quantities research classes. Both programs heavily emphasize cross-cultural content in classes. Many students find this combined degree appealing, particularly if they are interested in public health and community outreach. Students from other countries and students who have served in the Peace Corps find that this degree furthers their careers in international service.
Applicants must apply for and be awarded a Graduate Assistantship to qualify for the Peace Corps/Masters International program. A Graduate Assistantship will qualify the PC/MI in-state tuition, low cost health insurance, and and apportunity to gain valuable skills and experience by working as a teaching or research assistant. Graduate Assistantships are awarded based on admission status, student interest, particular qualifications, and the availability of funds within the department.
Additional benefits:
- MPH students may fulfill their internship requirement through the Peace Corps.
- The Peace Corps will provide transportation to and from the country of service, health care, and a monthly stipend while serving. The Peace Corps also provided a re-adjustment allowance of $7,425 (before taxes) at the successful completion of 27 months.
Admission Deadlines and Requirements
All applicants must be admitted to the Graduate School at New Mexico State University before being considered for admission to the MSW or MPH program. If applicant is applying for the joint degree, they must apply to each program separately and be accepted into both programs. For the Master of Social Work the deadline for complete applications is January 15th of each year. However, early applications received by November 28th will be given first consideration for Graduate Assistantships. Late applications that are received between January 16th and April 15th will be placed on a space available basis. For the MPH Program, applications are due March 15th.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of Graduate School at New Mexico State University and the appropriate academic unit(s). The GRE is required for the MPH application.
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TUCSON - A hit and run crash killed a 22-year-old woman Tuesday night.
TPD tells KVOA the woman was crossing the street at 4300 block of of East 22nd Street when she was hit.
She was not in the crosswalk at the time of the crash.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries. Her name has not been released.
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The traditional bench-mounted vise, protruding as it does from the worksurface, is always in the way when you're not using it. And over time they can start to sag, which gets annoying. (The ones we had in the ID shop at Pratt did that thing where they got higher as you started to tighten them and lower as you loosened them.)
Workbench manufacturer Benchcrafted's Tail Vise is a clear design improvement. Integrated into the bench itself, the Tail Vise holds a dog block (that's on you to provide) meant to correspond with a row of dog holes in your bench.
One cool thing is that the screw doesn't move in and out of the table as it's turned, instead maintaining its position in space. Another cool feature is the cast-iron wheel, rather than a T-handle; the wheel affords greater precision and lets you more quickly crank a full revolution.
Here it is in action:
You probably won't be retrofitting this to your existing bench—unless you've figured out some clever way to cut stepped dog holes into your already-assembled work surface—but those starting from scratch will definitely want to look into one of these.


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Cyndi Mellen
Training & Project Management Section Chief
As the T&P Section Chief, Cyndi collaborates with the Director, Assistant Director, Chief of Staff, and other Section Chiefs to maintain the mission of the organization and develop the strategic vision of the Training & Project Management Section.
She has been NYS certified as an EMT-Basic since December 2013.
Cyndi holds a Master of Public Administration degree in Homeland Security and Information Strategy and Management from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany. As a graduate student, she focused on topic areas in intelligence, counterterrorism and counterinsurgency, and information management. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude, from the Rockefeller College, where she focused on CBRNE terrorism and international relations.
Previously, Cyndi interned with the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, for the Office of Emergency Management and the Office of Cyber Security. Cyndi was a research assistant with the Professional Development Program for over four years, creating training curricula in data management and performance monitoring for administrative officials throughout New York State.


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I found this guy on craigslist and he came to my house and delivered a cubic yard of garden soil for around 60-70 bucks I believe. He can tell you the mixture but all I added was some more vermiculite and all my seeds sprouted. As far as pioneer, the soil I got was much better than theirs, seemed like pioneers soil wasn't really great for gardens. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Garden soil
This issue reminds me of the fact that I don't understand why Phoenix and the other valley cities don't offer free wood chip mulch to their citizens. Instead, I think Phoenix uses the waste organic material to sell to a company adjacent to the landfill which composts it and sells the processed material in bags. Wouldn't it be nice to get free wood chips in bulk at the landfill in Phoenix? Other cities do this (Denver, San Diego, etc.) I hate using gravel as a mulch. Rich |
Wow, that link to Garden soil is great. $259 for a 4 x 12 raised bed, delivered and filled with soil sounds like a good deal. |
I recently built two 4x8 raised beds (20 inches tall) and decided to fill them entirely with compost. I found Singh Farms (located in South Scottsdale, just off the 101 and Thomas Road) - and am very pleased with the results. I believe they're only open on Saturdays - well worth a stop in to check on all their items and prices. I ended up renting a 5x8 uhaul and did the filling myself. My squash, cucumbers, corn, tomatoes, and peppers are really doing well in the compost-only beds. If Singh Farms is close to you, it's well worth the time to just check out the place to see all they have. Here's a link... http://www.yelp.com/biz/singh-farms-scottsdale |
OUCH!!! I just got back from Home Depot after spending just over $ 200.00 for materials for a raised bed and bean trellis. Today I spent $ 52.00 on seeds online too. Some fertilizers and some trellis netting just arrived in the mail today. I love vegetable gardening but sometimes I'm not so sure it saves me any money.lol |
Thanks so much for the Singh Farms referral! I filled up my truck with compost and bought a black krim and cheroke purple tomato plant. Just need block for my raised bed. That is a cool place! |
rachelj8 where did you find the Cherokee purple tomato plant? |
Singh farms-they had a few heirloom plants - he is getting ready to greenhouse some though - and there wasn't a lot of them. It sure is a neat place. |
I found this while looking for free mulch. Take a look. If you read through the thread there are other posters who mention other places for free mulch too. |
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Well I purchased seven yards of Sandy Loam from Pioneer Landscape Supply today. The cost delivered to my driveway was $ 243.00 I contacted azraisedbedgardens.com as azjoshb recommended to see if I could get a better price. The quote I received was $ 490.00 delivered to my beds. Thats $ 257.00 more than Pioneer charges to deliver to my driveway. My son can move that much soil in twenty trips with our garden cart. should take one man roughly two hours or less. Chris at azraisedbedgardens.com sounded like a real nice guy and I wish him the best. He said his soil is better and it may be. I just could not see paying that much more when I have a healthy son. Not to mention the soil I say today at Pioneer looked to be of excellent quality. |
- Posted by mangledmind AZ 9B (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 22:45
got pictures of the soil? are you going to add any amendments to the soil? |
I will try and get a picture up after they deliver it. I may add a little blood meal and kelp meal to the planting holes and a little bone meal with the tomatoes. Here is their description of the mix. SANDY LOAM 33% screened fill dirt, 33% mulch, 33% manure. Sandy Loam is A great medium for vegetable gardens and other applications that utilize the warmth and micro nutrients of manure. |
Well, AZ JOSHB. was right, Pioneer's soil does not look good. All I saw was manure, fill dirt and a little mulch. It looked like great soil if you had a low spot in your yard. It was the cheapest, but not quality. The soil is the main ingredient of any garden and to put this soil in your garden would be a mistake! I did give Chris a call from AZRAISEDBEDGARDENS. We met at the Lowe's on Ellsworth & Southern and he had a giant trailer full of soil. He scooped some up into a small container for a sample. He was on his way to a job so I didn't want to slow him down. When I got home I did a quick examination of the soil and was quite impressed. It looked like a bag of expensive soil that I would pay $8-10 for a small bag. So I called him and ordered 7 yards just delivered a few days ago, Feb.24 and he was right on time, pushed the buttom on his fancy dump trailer and it all slid right out. Thanks AZ JOSHB. for the referral. The cost of this soil delivered to my home was $395.00 and was well worth the extra money. He also brought me six heirloom plants for free just as a appreciation for the order. I now have my first heirloom plants. They look awesome! Here is some names: 1. Aunt Ruby's german green tomato, purple tomitillo, long red cayenne pepper, one green grape, kellogs breakfast tomato and habenero pepper. Don't buy cheap soil, you can buy cheap lumber, you can use free recycled materials to build your garden, but don't buy the cheapest soil! |
SoilGirl7 When I spoke to Josh I told him about this thread. Interesting to see that you just joined today and that this is your first and only post. So true that the Sandy Loam that you did not see at Pioneer does not look like expensive bagged garden soil. Its not bad soil though and admittedly probably not as good as what Josh sells. It rained hard last week and then dried and the soil from Pioneer was still soft and resembled the Sandy Loam soils I remember from Northern California. It is not dark with all the Peat in it like bagged soil though. If I could afford it I would have ordered from Josh. As it is if I had it to do over I think I would have still ordered from Pioneer. I would have ordered differently though. I would have ordered 5-6 yards of Sandy Loam and have them mix in 1-2 yards of their Mulch Mix into it just to increase the percentage of organic matter. Their Mulch Mix is a 50/50 mix of composted manure and composted leaves. |
thisisme, I am not the one selling the soil, Chris from azraisedbedgardens is. He may be more expensive than pioneer, and who's to say which is better. As long as your veggies/plants grow well, who cares. All I commented was that his soil "looked" better. If you can get soil from pioneer for half the price and the plants grow the same, I say go for it. |
azjoshb forgive me. I said Josh in the post above when I should have said Chris. Keep in mind. I have not yet grown anything in the soil I purchased from Pioneer. If the soil does not work out trust me. I will be here saying the soil stinks or needs to be amended in some way. As it was I went with what I could afford and it looks pretty good. I just don't want anyone feeling like they should not start a garden if they cant afford soil from Chris at AZRAISEDBEDGARDENS. His soil may be the best. That does not mean there is no other soil sold in Arizona that you can garden in successfully. In fact I'm reasonably sure there is at least one or two successful gardens in Arizona the owners of which have never even heard of AZRAISEDBEDGARDENS. |
Singh Farms - $40 for a front loader scoop into your truck. NEC of 101 and Thomas, Saturday mornings only. Good stuff, you can ask for the sifted material if that's your preference, not sure of pricing on that product, I usually get the non-sifted. HTH. |
- Posted by phxplantaddict 9 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 1, 11 at 10:46
Only $30 per truckload at Singh |
I'm sorry Josh got attacked by thisisme. I wasn't aware I should check with thisisme and ask if it was ok for my first post to be about soil. I did not buy my soil from Josh, I bought it from Chris at AZRAISEDBEDGARDENS. I noticed in thisisme's post that he got a price on the soil, delivered to your beds, not just dumped out onto the ground. That is a unfair comparison. Did you check on how much the soil would have been not delivered to your beds or did you just want someone to do your labor for free and now your upset. My beds are made of recycled concrete chunks that were free on craigslist so I could afford the best soil. |
Here is a link that might be useful: soil for raised bed gardens
SoilGirl7 I asked Chris for a quote delivered and not brought to the beds. The price was roughly $ 160.00 more than Pioneer. I'm retired on a fixed income. I simply did not have enough money to buy the soil from Chris. I don't expect anyone to work for free which is why I purchased what I could afford and moved the soil myself. Since becoming a member the entirety of your posts have been in this thread promoting Chris and his company and defaming one of his competitors. In this thread I have said good things about Chris and his company even though I did not purchase soil from him. As for Josh; I was not attacking him. I simply had a brain fart and used his name instead of Chris's for which I apologized immediately when my error was pointed out. I have not attacked Chris or his company or anyone else. The only attacking being done is your attack on Pioneer and on me and I do not see an apology in any of your posts. If I had a truck or more money I would have more options in life. Sorry for being poorer than you. I didn't mean to upset you by posting about another soil option that is so obviously below the standard of the company you have come here to promote. |
THISISME, In your first posting you said the soil was $257.00 higher, but in you other posting you said it was roughly $160.00 higher. I'm confused how much was it really? When I find a company I like I always let people know. I'm in no way profiting off of any recommendations if that's what you are implying. This topic was bulk soil. You were definitely promoting Pioneer with your posting and link to their website so I will do the same for azraisedbedgardens. Just to clarify when I talked to Chris about soil he never defamed or talked badly about anyone elses product. I looked at Pioneer's soil and azraisedbedgardens soil and bought what I felt was the best product. As far as an apolgy I don't owe you one. No hard feelings. Good luck with your garden. I will leave it at this. People do your own research and purchase the soil you like the best. Ps. If I was rich I wouldn't of used recycled concrete to make my garden beds. |
SoilGirl7 I believe the original question of the poster was "Does anybody know where you can buy this in Phoenix where it isn't an arm and a leg?" Not sure how we got from there to here. Chris's price was $ 160.00 more than Pioneer to my front yard and $ 257.00 more to deliver it to my backyard. Not to hard to understand. I did not say Chris defamed Pioneer's product I said you did. So don't imply I said Chris did unless you're Chris. By the way I have heard good things in other posts about the soil from Singh Farms. Not sure if this is where Chris gets his soil from but he did say it came from a friends farm. If it is then his delivery price alone is $ 185.00 to my front yard and $ 280.00 to deliver it to my backyard. I'm not saying he is not worth it. I'm just saying I can't afford and the original question is basically where can I get it at a good price. Pioneer will not put the soil in my backyard beds. But to deliver 7 yards of soil to my front yard was only 40.00. At Pioneer with an order of 10 yards or more my delivery would have been free. So 10 yards would only be $ 270.00 and thats not an arm and a leg. Funny how you say I posted a link to link to Pioneer. I also posted a link on where to find FREE MULCH delivered to your home. You managed to post two links too. Both to Chris's site. So why did I post that. Well I guess for the same reason you did. Just to further shed light on the subject. |
- Posted by rtl850nomore (My Page) on Thu, Mar 3, 11 at 12:55
BTW I heard Singh Farms is now selling garden soil. I haven't verified that myself but if anyone is in the market and has a truck it would be well worth checking out. |
- Posted by rtl850nomore (My Page) on Thu, Mar 3, 11 at 13:01
Just to clarify, Singh Farms previously offered compost only...really, really, good compost. This soil offering is new for them. |
- Posted by azbookworm Zone 8 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 16, 11 at 0:38
Luck and Angels were watching over me recently. My spouse was in a great mood and we went to Singh Farms this past Sat. Got a truck load. After unloading too many wheelbarrows to count, my raised garden is beginning to take shape. Truck is 1/2ton. 2 big tractor fulls to fill bed. Cost us 80 bucks. Sweat and elbow grease = Free! A great weekend!! |
- Posted by dorothyroeder (My Page) on Sat, Mar 19, 11 at 17:08
SoilGirl. Could you describe those recycled concrete chunks? Where did you get them? Are they still available? I didn't find anything like that on Craig's List. |
dorothyroeder what you are looking for comes up on Craig's List 1-2 times a week. There is some listed today. All you have to do take them and give them a new purpose. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Concrete Chunks
dorothyroeder, These were from a broken up sidewalk that came from a demolition company. It was a mix of dirt and concrete chunks of different sizes. Some were large and we were able to break them with a large hammer. These were about 4 inches thick. A great use for something that might end up in the landfill. Good luck with your garden. |
anyone know if Singh Farms deliver? because I have no truck to carry the soil :( |
No on the delivery but they do sell it bagged. |
how much is it per bag and how big are the bags? |
- Posted by azbookworm Zone 8 (My Page) on Sun, Jan 8, 12 at 12:16
It is that time of year again. Adding a couple of raised beds. THISISME? - How did the Pioneer Sand Loamy Mix turn out for you last year? Would you recommend them? Please advise. Thanx! |
Thisisme put out a discussion thread a few months ago to show off the success of his garden beds. They put out a ton of vegetables. |
azbookworm I was not posting for a few months around the time you posted and missed your question. The biggest problem we have had with our garden is not having enough time and energy to pick and process ripe fruits before they spoil. Yes I would and will recommend Pioneer. Their price was the lowest delivered price we could find and their product was very good. |
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I second that opinion. I've used Pioneer at least twice and have been very happy with the results. |
Not happy with Pioneers sandy loam. It compacts into hard chunks. |
toucan, how are you watering? Tell me it's not with a hose. I have drip irrigation and after two years it's still very nice soil. |
Same here (with thisisme) again. Did not have that experience although I *do* mix it with some native soil to extend the investment. The soil in my beds is still fluffy and it's been 2 (or maybe 3 years in one bed) since purchase. I sometimes water with the hose but that is supplemental, usually a drip. |
if i can add to this, i know its old but we just went to the dump on gilbert and the beeline highway and and they will load you up with FREE mulch, they do ask that you call and make an appiontment, but after the first load i didn't call again and everything worked out just fine |
I am watering with drip. Other parts with a hose. What I don't like about it is that it is full of mud. After the recent rain, you pick it up and it is gloppy, not fluffy. Drainage is not good. I have 6 inches of sandy loam on top of the native clay soil. Some of the extra sandy loam, I put it in pots to store and even with holes in the pot and some gypsum mixed in, the pots do not drain. There are inches of stagnant water sitting on top of the sandy loam. So the name " sandy loam" is a misnomer. |
I don't know what to say toucan. What you have sounds more like what they sell for top soil to me than Sandy Loam. I don't water with a hose at all and don't walk on the Sandy Loam either. Doing so can compact any soil. |
Maybe the guy with the front loader picked up from the wrong pile by mistake.(?) It's weird and I'm sure sorry for your troubles. It sucks when you've worked so hard and had good intentions. Saw a story recently about someone who had been getting manure from the same relaible source for some time. Last time they got a load all their plants started dying. Turns out the farmer had forgotton he had wormed the horses and the manure was full of the de-worming medication. They lost so much, it was heartbreaking to read about. you could take a sample to them and ask if it's sandy loam or topsoil. If they made a mistake they could/should correct it. just an idea. |
This post was edited by marymcp on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 18:17
Yep, Mary is right. This kind of stuff does happen. Today I received a $ 100.00 tree in the mail I did not order. I called Clifton's right away. They are going to send the right tree It'is expected to arrive by Saturday. I'm not saying that it's for sure the wrong soil. I'm just saying that mistakes do happen and that the soil you received does not fit the description. Nor does it conform to the experiences of other forum members. Something is definitely not right. It does not sound like you received what you paid for. |
- Posted by PleatherR0se none (My Page) on Fri, Feb 22, 13 at 22:52
http://deserthorizonnursery.com/ This is where I got mine.... my raised garden bed is 36 sq feet and 1 ft tall...60$ and they filled up the back of my truch... I have enough for two + garden beds... |
Does anyone have suggestions for good bulk soil for delivery in the Tucson area? (actually, east of Tucson in Vail). We'll be in the market soon, and as a newcomer to AZ, I haven't the faintest idea where to start looking. Thanks! |
Pioneer lists four locations in Tucson/Casa Grande |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pioneer Landscape Materials
So I tried Pioneers Sandy Loam 2 times now. It did not work well for me at all. Gardeners world soil was excellent, but I see they are closed now. Any other ideas besides Those mentioned above. I have no truck. |
What happened with the sandy loam? For best results all compost type mixes that are purchased should be combined with native soil. I do not believe they are designed to be used completely on their own. I added a lot of my own compost plus I just turned into the ground where the raised beds sit. |
I've been mixing my own soil and getting good results. since the sandy loam from pioneer is just 1/3 native soil, 1/3 sand, and 1/3 mulch. This way I don't have to get rid of any dirt that I dig up. I just get sand, and mulch from pioneer sands and also add some compost to it as well. |
Way too much clay in their sandy soil. |
just add more sand and compost. I've also noticed when I went there to get some of the sandy loam, it didn't seem like it was well mixed. The area I was digging from was mostly sand and mulch. That's why I went in the route of just mixing my own. |
I don't understand it sounds like you guys are spending a lot for soil delivered you can get cheaper at home depot. Someone posted they got 7 yards for almost $300. I get 7 yards compost at home depot for $56 and 7 yards soil for $56. Then 4 bricks of coconut coir from Amazon for $44, vermiculite for $20, azomite $30, worn castings $ 8, and manure for $14. This fills my two 4x4 raised beds 5 totes, and numerous pots for $228. Are you sure your getting a good price or am I missing something? Oh and home depot does military discounts so I get a discount this goes for retired too. |
are you talking about bagged soil? because I don't think HD sells soil by the bulk. And we're talking about yards here not feet. 7 cubic yards of soil is about 189 cubic feet of soil. And if you're buying bagged soil or compost, each bag you can get there is between 1-2 cubic feet, which would take at least 90 - 2cubicft bags to get 7 cubic yards of soil. |
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This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 19.8g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 29.7g | Calories: 225.4
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A perfect oven to table dish that can be easily adapted to suit your pantry and palate. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 45.6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 28.8g | Calories: 372.4
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We are about to start our master bathroom remodel. We will be pretty much gutting it. What are some must haves for master baths, or, things you wish you had in your master? |
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We're in the midst of our master bath remodel now. It's amazing, looking back, how many of our wish list items have gone by the wayside due to cost. We've really had to keep our eyes on the main goals: a bigger shower and a longer tub. The hardwired wall mounted electric towel warmer is gone because I realized there was no where to place it by the shower, only by the tub. Decided not to spend $450 on something I'd only use the 4-5 times a year I use the tub. Having upper cabinetry surrounding the mirror (with sconces coming out of the mirror) died a hard death when I got the price. The soft close doors/drawers went the same route ($48 per x 10), so I chose to use the money elsewhere. Same goes for all the special cabinetry features I wanted -- a special insert just to hold my blow dryer out of the way, a built-in laundry basket, drawer inserts for make-up, etc. Too expensive in the end! The brushed nickel fixtures bowed out in favor of chrome (30% less expensive). The travertine is gone because, in my area, the hard mineral content in the water stains this porous stone with black streaks. Even sealing it properly and often doesn't work for long. I would be heartbroken for that to happen, so I found a porcelain stone with a travertine appearance. The jury is still out on whether or not we can afford to install beveled edging around the plate glass mirrors. It's something we can do at any point, so we'll see what the final project cost totals first. Our tile will be magnificent, though, including a lovely tile mural on one wall of the tub. The tile floor WILL be laid with very minimal grout, even if we have to pay the extra $$$ to have the floor leveling compound put down first. I hate grout, so this is non-negotiable for me. The cabinetry is beautiful with a furniture base plus a cabinetry apron for the tub. I love the granite slabs I found in the "lowest cost" aisle that will be used for the counters and the tub surround. I will be able to fully stretch out my legs in the new tub and the shower will be about 30% larger than the old space was. And, we'll have brand new carpet laid in the bedroom and (hopefully) new plantation shutters. So....after all that, my message is to dream while compiling your wish list, but prioritize it so you keep a clear eye on your hard goals for the remodel. |
I think a large walk-in double shower setup is a must have, even more important than a double sink vanity or separate tub and shower stall. During busy morning hours, it is very convenient to have the extra shower setup. It also comes in handy with the kids that are the age when they still need help bathing, but have sort of outgrown baths. Ours get used daily. We only have a 1200 sq ft house for a family of 5, so space is really tight. Even so, the 4'x8' shower in the master bath is a necessary luxury. |
heated floor! extra towel storage right by the shower has been great. agree with jewel654, I regret the stone shower and will have it redone in porcelain tile. Having the stone polished and resealed gets very expensive. Very good stone guy said he would never put stone in his own shower, though he makes a good living polishing his customer's showers. This is in a hard-water area, if your area has soft water, it might be different. |
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One thing I appreciate is a cabinet near the shower. If I reach for the shampoo and it's empty (cough cough DH), I can reach around the door for a fresh bottle. A cabinet by the commode for a fresh TP roll or necessities is also nice. A cabinet with an outlet by the vanity for charging shavers and toothbrushes out of sight is great. |
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CEDA International Corporation
Sherwood Park, AB
Position Summary:
The Administrator, Procurement is responsible for facilitating CEDA's supplier prequalification process with suppliers and internal customers and managing the providers of our online qualification tools. They are also responsible for monitoring and reporting on compliance to procurement related policies and procedures related to the management of all company purchase orders. They will assist in implementation of procurement policies and processes across CEDA International Corporation and the CEDA Group of Companies. Based out of our Sherwood Park operations, this salaried position will report directly to our Manager, Corporate Inventory & Procurement. There are advancement opportunities within the CEDA group of companies for those who demonstrate ambition and excellence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Facilitate CEDA's Supplier Prequalification Process utilizing our online supplier qualification databases (PICS and ISNETWorld) and CEDA's internal Emergency Waiver. Ensure approved business requirement changes are incorporated into the process and the online database tools.
· Ensure CEDA business units comply with prequalification process and requirements – reporting all deviations to Manager - and comply with all company policies and procedures.
· Maintain supplier files, and reporting to the various Business Units on supplier status changes and CEDA's business requirement changes.
· Provide training to internal customers on; the Prequalification Process, and how to access and use the data within our online supplier qualification databases.
· Administer the supplier data within PICS and ISNetWorld, working with these online supplier qualification providers and CEDA's suppliers to ensure data is current and meets CEDA's requirements. Administer access privileges to online tools.
· Administer the supplier relationship with CEDA's online supplier qualification providers and participate with the Manager, Corporate Inventory & Procurement, with the Requests for Proposal process prior to the expiry of existing contracts with these providers.
· Support the CMS Procurement team with; researching new suppliers, month end reporting and reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and invoice errors with suppliers and finance.
· Utilize the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 integrated platform (IMS) to assist the CMS Procurement team with creating/changing/closing PO's as required.
· Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators to measure effectiveness and efficiencies of the Inventory & Procurement Group and the services provided.
· Participate as required in reviewing, designing, updating and implementing standard procurement-related guidelines, practices and processes.
· Consulting with external sources, colleagues and functional area experts to determine best practices and applying them in a cost effective manner.
· Resolving issues and problems by determining the root cause and taking pro-active steps to prevent future occurrences.
· Coordinate and facilitate all requests in CEDA for business forms, manage our form inventory with our third-party provider.
· Typing of general correspondence, spreadsheets, organizational charts, reports and meeting minutes.
· Processing incoming and outgoing mail, making arrangements for courier service as required.
· Complete weekly timesheets for CMS division hourly personnel.
· Other administrative duties as required.
Role Specifications
Minimum Qualifications:
· Minimum of a university degree or equivalent courses; Professional Certification of a relevant designation is preferred.
· Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related experience.
· Prior experience in a relevant administrator role with strong interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge of procurement systems and various business applications.
· Proven time management skills, multi-tasking and the ability to successfully handling multiple projects with constantly changing priorities.
· Strong computer knowledge (AX Dynamics and the Microsoft Suite of Products is preferred).
· Exemplary analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to determine the root cause and prevent future occurrences.
· Strong ability in report creation and consolidation.
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with difficult customers.
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· You are a strong team player who is comfortable taking the lead and collaborating with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams.
· You have the ability to manage your time effectively, enabling you to achieve tight timelines.
· You possess an uncompromising commitment to health and safety.
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CEDA is always recruiting qualified individuals who are career driven. If you are ready to 'Turn Around' your career and you meet or exceed our qualification requirements, please fill out an on-line application. Please submit copies of academic qualifications and certificates where available. Incomplete applications will not be considered and only those being considered for this role will be contacted.
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