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We are proud to reveal our stunning limited edition commemorative Diamond Jubilee bottling in celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 60th year on the throne. This specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Machin. With only 2012 bottles available, and like our previous commemorative royal bottlings, this edition is expected to be highly sought after by collectors from the worlds of whisky and art.
Designed by acclaimed Art Director David Holmes, who was responsible for the 2011 Macallan Royal Marriage edition. Arnold Machin's magnificent image of the Queen is displayed on an intricately designed ceramic brooch which sits proudly on the bottle's label. The distinctive image, depicted here on a product for the first and only time, was one of a series of effigies created by Arnold Machin OBE RA. A development of this design was later used on all definitive issue British postal stamps.
Commenting on the special commemorative Diamond Jubilee edition David Holmes said; "A Royal Diamond Jubilee is extremely rare and should be celebrated with flair and unique exuberance. With this in mind and taking inspiration from a brooch gifted to Queen Victoria on her Diamond Jubilee, it was imperative to keep the design sophisticated. The motivation behind the colours stemmed from the tones so often favoured by the Queen, pale blue, pale yellow and pale green. These colours complement the product's subtle tones perfectly when presented in the display case which, with its cushioned regal purple lid has the feel of a jewellery box. In a year of celebrating Britain, all elements of production were British based. The antiqued pewter surround was made in Scotland, the cameo in Staffordshire and the flags and ribbons are all made in Britain."
The golden amber liquid has been specially chosen for the months it was drawn from the casks, 6th February, the Queen's accession and the first week in June, traditionally when the Jubilees are celebrated. Bottled at 52%, in line with the year of the Queen's accession, the exceptional sherry cask matured single malt gives hints of citrus fruits, ginger and clove.
Ken Grier, Director of Malts at Edrington commented; "The Macallan is honoured to showcase and play host to such an iconic British emblem. This unique combination between art and whisky results in an exquisitely designed creation which continues our exceptional attention to detail in all The Macallan products. Our Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno has put together a superb single malt which carries the character and nobility of the occasion it commemorates, whilst David Holmes has given us a truly inspiring way to use this iconic image"
The 2012 bottles are available from The Macallan Distillery Visitor Centre for UK collection only and online for UK customers at www.themacallan.com at a price of £350. Limited quantities will also be available via selected luxury retailers. Bottles will be available for sale from today. What do you think of our commemorative bottling?
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Aug, 2, 1966 M. L. scHmiMEL ETAL 3,263,489
ENERGY SENS OR Filed July 6, 1964 FIG.2
INVENTORS MORRY L. SCHIMMEL ROY H. BLEIKAMP, JR. By VICTOR W. DREXELIUS M Mv Z W ATTORNEYS 6 9 awn/ 855570 04 0/55) United States Patent 3,263,489 ENERGY SENSOR Morry L. Schimmel, University City, Mo., and Roy H. Bleikamp, Jr., and Victor W. Drexelius, Edwardsville, Ill., assignors to McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, St.
Louis, Mo., a corporation of Maryland Filed July 6, 1964, Ser. No. 380,553 6 Claims. (Cl. 73-35) This invention relates to an energy sensor and more particularly to an explosive energy sensor which measures explosive energy by deformation of a honeycomb sensing element.
Various energy sensors have been used in the past; some utilize plastic deformation of small lead or copper elements, in some instances, referred to as crusher gages, and others utilize plastic deformation of air backed plates or diaphragms referred to as diaphragm gages.
Briefly, the present invention includes a honeycomb section confined within a cylinder by an end cap and piston. The cylinder is conveniently mounted in the path of the explosive charge such that the force of the explosion acts on the piston moving such longitudinally in the cylinder to deform the honeycomb structure against the end cap.
It is therefore an important object of the present invention to provide an energy sensor having a deformable honeycomb structure confiined in an enclosure which subjects the honeycomb structure to deformation energy.
It is another object of the invention to provide an explosive energy sensor having a deformable honeycomb sensing element which is relatively inexpensive and aifords reproducible results.
It is another object of the invention to provide a honeycomb sensing element for an explosive energy sensor which affords a deformation measurement that varies linearly with the energy to approximately 75 percent of honeycomb length.
It is another object of the invention to provide an energy sensor which includes a replaceable honeycomb sensing element of relatively inexpensive material to provide a wide range energy sensor, depending on the strength of honeycomb selected.
It is another object of the inventon to provide an explosive energy sensor having a cylindrical housing, a fixed end cap mounted to said housing, a piston adapted to move within the housing confining a honeycomb sensing element against the end cap, the end cap and housing having apertures to avoid back pressure in the sensor, the piston adapted to move within said housing and deform the honeycomb sensing element when subjected to explosive energy.
Another object of the invention is to provide an explosive energy sensor having an energy sensor element, a cylindrical housing, a fixed 'end cap mounted to said housing, a piston confining said element within said housing extended and adapted to have a mounting channel for positioning a linear explosive charge for testing purposes.
Another object of the invention is to provide an explosive energy sensor having an energy sensor element, a cylindrical housing, a fixed end cap mounted to said housing, a piston confining said element in said housing adapted to coact with an actuator assembly designed to confine a detonator for measuring the explosive energy of such detonator.
These and other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description hereinafter and the appended claims, in conjunction with the drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the energy sensor;
Patented August 2, 1966 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a partly broken away view of the energy sensor including a modified piston for testing linear charges;
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the energy sensor including a piston adapted to detect energy of a detonator retained within a test housing; and
FIG. 5 is a graph depicting the typical straight line function of the honeycomb sensing element of the energy sensor.
Referring specifically to FIGS. 1 and 2 there is illustrated the preferred embodiment of the energy sensor,
generally designated 10. The explosive energy sensor consists of a cylindrical housing 1 having internal threads 2 adapted to receive end cap 3. The cylinder 1 has apertures 4 to permit pressure equalization on both sides of the cylinder 1. End cap 3 has a reduced dimension shaft 5 which extends into a face plate 6. A hollow piston 7 fits within cylinder 1 and fits over face plate 6 of end cap 3. Confined between piston 7 and face plate 6 is the sensor element, honeycomb section .8 of square cross section. Face plate 6 has apertures 9 therein to prevent pressure buildup between piston 7 and face plate 6. Piston 7 is confined within cylinder 1 by cover 11 which has a central aperture 12. Cylinder .1 is placed against fixed structure 15 along the edge periphery of cover 11. Cover 11 threadedly engages cylinder 1 at external threads 13.
Referring now to FIG. 3 there is illustrated explosive energy sensor generally designated 20 appertaining to the invention which is similar in all respects to energy sensor 10 described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 with the exception that piston 7 of FIG. 1 is modified as piston 21 in the embodiment of FIG. 3. The piston 21 extends beyond housing 1 and has a face plate 22 including threaded bores 29. A holder 23 having apertures 24 aligned with threaded bores 29 abuts face plate 22. Bolts 25 retain holder 23 securely to face 22 of piston 21. The holder includes grooves 26 which retain the linear explosive charge 27 which may be for example mild detonating cord or flexible linear shaped charge, etc. The sensor 20 is positioned against a non-yielding structure so that the maximum derivable amount of explosive energy is absorbed by the sensor element 8.
Referring now to FIG. 4 there is illustrated energy sensor 30, similar in principle construction to the energy sensors 10 and 20 of FIGS. 1 and 3. Sensor 30 has a casing 1 which is threaded to receive end cap 3, but not cover 11. A contact plate 21 abuts piston 7 and is an integral portion of projecting ram 32 which fits within an actuator body 39. The sensor 30 is mounted by straps 33 afiixed to a mounting surface 34 by bolts 35. The actuator body 39 has a through port 36 which threadedly receives the detonator 40, or other explosive energy sources, such as, but not limited to squibs, pressure cartridges and igniters, to be tested. The actuator body 39 is held to mounting surface 34 by bolts 37.
Typically the explosive or blast energy sensor appertaining to the invention, and as particularly described with reference to FIG. 1, has a honeycomb sensor element which may be of 5052 alminum A inch hexagonal cells having permeations 8 to permit air passage therethrough and having a wall thickness of 0.0007 of an inch, with a density of 1.6 pounds per cubic foot. The honeycomb is cut one inch square and 1 /2 inches long. The piston 7 may be aluminum having an internal diameter of about 1.46 inches and an external diameter of about 1.65 inches. Housing 1 is an aluminum cylinder about four inches long and 1.659 internal diameter. End cap 3 is aluminum and fits approximately 2.4 inches into cylinder 1, and
face 9 fits within the hollow piston 7, thus having a diameter approximately the internal diameter of piston 7. Prior to cutting honeycomb section 8 to the appropriate length it is pre-crushed about .06 inch. The pre-crushing of the honeycomb section 8 is necessary in order to overcome the initial high columnar strength of the section and put the section in a condition so that its reaction to an applied crushing load or force will result in a substantially uniform absorption of the energy of such load or force.
For the particular honeycomb sensor element in the sensor constructed as mentioned above, FIG. 5 is a graph for Curve A illustrating compression of the honeycomb sensing element in inches as .the abscissa and energy in inch pounds per square inch as the ordinate. Similar curves for other such energysensors may be obtained by calibrating the particular strength honeycomb sensor element used in the particular energy sensor. Typically, this may be done by dropping a one-pound weight from various heights to impact against piston 7 (as depicted in FIG. 1). The honeycomb compression is measured at each height. From this, the calibration curve of energy vs. compression may be obtained similar to that illustrated in FIG. 5.
In ope-ration, the explosive energy sensor is exposed to explosive energy along the piston face and this energy is dissipated by deforming the honeycomb sensing element. No pressure build-up occurs in the honeycomb sensor enclosing area because of vent holes 9 and 4 and because the honeycomb itself is permeated to permit lair passage. After the sensor element has been exposed to an explosive energy source, the compression is determined by measurement of length of honeycomb crushed. The measured compression is directly proportional to the energy in inch-pounds per square inch for a range of compression up to about 75 percent of honeycomb length.
It will be appreciated that the explosive energy sensor appertaining to the invention has been disclosed with several embodiments, and it is apparent that other modifications .and changes will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, such minor modifications and changes as will be suggested are deemed to be within the scope of the invention which is limited solely as necessitated by the scope of the appended claims.
What is claimed is:
1. An explosive blast energy sensor comprising a housing, a fixed plunger in said housing, a piston telescopically received in said housing over and movable relative to the plunger, and a honeycomb section retained in said housing by and between the plunger and piston with its honeycombs directed axially of said plunger and piston so as to be adapted to be uniformly compressed therebetween by explosive energy to be measured impinging on the piston said honeycomb section being pre-crushed by an amount to initially overcome its honeycomb columnar strength, and said housing being vented to atmosphere to free said piston from compressing air.
2. An energy sensor assembly for testing linear explosives comprising a casing, an end member affixed to the casing defining a plunger projecting within the casing having a face plate less than the internal casing dimension, a piston having a hollow head and having an integral connecting rod defining a contact end, said piston retained within the casing with the hollow head fitted about the face plate periphery and the connecting rod projecting from the casing, a honeycomb sensor element confined within the hollow head of the piston by the plunger, and means to mount a linear explosive to the contact face such that on initiation of the explosive the piston will uniformly compress the honeycomb sensor element against the plunger.
3. The sensor assembly of claim 2 wherein the face plate defines through ports and the casing is perforated in the area about the plunger.
4. The sensor assembly of claim 3 wherein means to mount a linear explosive includes a holder mounted to the contact face and defining a support groove for retaining the linear explosive under testing.
5. An explosive energy sensor assembly for testing detonators or other explosive energy sources comprising an 'energ'y's'ensor device including a' casing, an end r'n'em' ber afiixed to the casing defining a plunger projecting within the casing having a face plate less than the internal casing dimension, a piston having a hollow head and having an integral contact face, said piston retained within the casing with the hollow head fitted about the face plate periphery and the contact face exposed external to the casing, and a honeycomb sensor element confined within the hollow head of the piston by the plunger; and an actuator device including a housing defining a through bore and a counterbore, a detonator holder and activating device retained within the counterbore, an actuator rod riding in the through bore and extending from the housing, the actuator rod defining -a contact plate external of the housing adjacent in contact face for transmitting blast energy from the detonator under test to the piston effecting compression of the honeycomb sensor element.
6. An energy sensor assembly comprising: a housing open at one end;. a face plate mounted in said housing spaced from said open end and having its periphery spaced from the housing interior to provide an annular opening; a hollow piston formed with a closed end face directed outwardly of said housing open end and an elongated skirted portion sliding within said housing and fitting through said annular opening about the periphery of said face plate; means in said face plate and housing venting the hollow of said piston to atmosphere; and a pre-crushed honeycomb element mounted in said hollow piston between said end face and said face plate, said element consisting of a plurality of walls forming axially elongated cells oriented between said end face and face plate, said cell walls having permeations to permit air passage therebetween and into said hollow piston, whereby said element will freely crush further upon application of energy to said end face forcing the latter toward said face plate.
References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,620,652 12/1952 Hartmann 7335 2,870,631 1/1959 Musser et al. 73-167 3,082,846 3/1963 Jensen et al 73-12 X 3,178,935 4/1965 McRitchie 73-94 FOREIGN PATENTS 10,442 1898 Great Britain.
BENJAMIN A. BORCHELT, Primary Examiner.
SAMUEL W. ENGLE, Examiner.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Nobody was better than Felix Hernandez in August.
"It was the best month that I've ever seen in my life," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said.
SEATTLE (AP) — Nobody was better than Felix Hernandez in August.
"It was the best month that I've ever seen in my life," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said.
Then the calendar turned, and so did Hernandez.
The 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner finished his season Monday night with an ineffective outing in Seattle's 8-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He allowed a season-high 12 hits and seven runs over 5 1-3 innings, falling to 0-4 with a 6.62 ERA after Aug. 27.
"I just tried to have a good game tonight and I didn't. It happens. I'm not frustrated, just try to get better for next year," said Hernandez, who was 4-0 with a 1.08 ERA in five August starts — including his perfect game on Aug. 15.
The right-hander struck out seven and walked three. He was trying for his third career sub-3.00 ERA season, but the Angels scored three times in the sixth, enough to push the number to 3.03.
"They laid off some tough pitches and hit a couple good pitches and they hit a couple mistakes," Wedge said. "They did a nice job against him tonight.
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Hernandez finished with 223 strikeouts, currently third-highest in the AL and second-most in his career. It is his fourth straight season with 200-plus strikeouts.
Mike Trout had four hits and drove in three runs for the Angels, but it wasn't enough to keep them in the playoff chase. Los Angeles, with a high payroll and high expectations when the season started, was eliminated from the wild-card race when Oakland beat Texas 4-3.
The Angels just couldn't dig themselves out of an early season hole.
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The Angels, carrying the fourth-highest payroll in the majors, signed first baseman Albert Pujols to a 10-year, $240 million deal during the offseason and then added left-hander C.J. Wilson for another $77.5 million. Those aggressive free-agent moves could earn the Angels (89-71) 90 victories but no postseason, even with one additional wild-card spot.
Pujols didn't have a home run in April as the Angels went 8-15 and were nine games out by May.
"We set ourselves back early in the year and never quite got back to the position we wanted to be. We paid a price for it," Scioscia said. "You can't cut out parts of the season and say we did this or we did that. The test of the season is 162 games. For 120 games-plus, we played great baseball."
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Windsor Harvest Picnic
Come and enjoy this family-friendly festival which is in its 118th year. Entertainment comes to you in gospel, country and rock, with entertainers from as far away as Australia.. Fountain City Amusements provides a carnival atmosphere with plenty of food as well as the Ice Cream Social. There is also a 5K run/walk, a pedal tractor pull, parade, and a raffle drawing. This year for one show only is Country Legend Marty Stuart.
Effingham Artisan Fair
Effingham's downtown will transform into an art gallery during the 10th Annual Effingham Artisan Fair. Explore what over 40 artisans from across the region have to offer from paintings and pottery to jewelry and sculptures. This premier two-day event continues to grow each year with wine and beer tasting, live entertainment, Kids Korner, great food and drinks, along with many more fun activities! See live demonstrations and explore downtown Effingham during this fun-filled family-friendly weekend and help celebrate the 10th Annual Effingham Artisan Fair!!
Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
This 3-day outdoor family street festival features 75-80 craft and food vendors, live entertainment all three days, a ceremonial cutting of a 300 pound wheel of cheese, 700 pounds of cheese given away, a 60 foot sub sandwich given away, antique tractor show, kiddie tractor pull, camel rides, stagecoach rides, buggy rides. Also a parade on Monday, and a kid-zone with games, inflatables, pony rides, rock climbing wall, 5K/10K run, car show and much more.
Annual Casey Popcorn Festival
Some call it an end-of-summer festival; others think of it as the beginning of the fall season. Casey residents will tell you the Casey Popcorn Festival is just good old-fashioned family fun! Located in the century-old Fairview Park, the Casey Popcorn Festival has earned its reputation as the Premier Family Festival in a two-state area. Music fills the air almost continuously as live bands offer oldies, classic rock, country, and southern Gospel. Kids entertainers such as magicians and animal shows are featured, as well as a huge carnival, more than 60 craft booths, a car show, festival food, and free popcorn, the official snack food of Illinois.
Arthur Amish Country Christmas Kickoff
The Christmas lighted parade steps off at 5:30pm and will showcase Santa & Mrs. Claus through downtown Arthur. Immediately following the parade, Santa will visit with children and parents in Knights Court downtown to start collecting those early Christmas requests. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served during his visit. Throughout the day, businesses in the downtown area as well as the countryside will feature early Christmas bargains and host Open Houses.
Harvest Frolic Fall Celebration
Don't miss experiencing 19th century life on the farm! Activities will take place at both the Lincoln and Sargent farms and will include children's games, craft and doll making, and hearth cooking. Visitors are encouraged to take part in period games and activities. Volunteers will demonstrate apple cider pressing, and food preservation. A number of artisans will be on site demonstrating their crafts including, woodcarving, flax processing, soap making, embroidery, pottery, basket weaving, blacksmithing, wheat weaving, and tatting. Gerry Barker will bring his oxen, the Unreconstructed Civil War Band will perform, and be sure to catch the puppet show. Don't miss the Frolic 5K! A 5k run and mile walk to kick off the festivities on Saturday.
Strawberry Jam Festival
A festival of strawberry-related activities and events. This includes special sales promotions throughout the Arthur area. A strawberry social is held in conjunction at the Otto Center south of town. Strawberries are available for purchase and there will be limited giveaways during the festival. Lots of entertainment and activities, including the bands Battle Creek, Gunny Sack Revue and Deep Water.
Effingham Farmer's Market
Effingham Farmer's Market includes tons of fresh and local foods, handmade crafts and live music each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Buy local and help support our community!
Equal parts of hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock, Jackyl brought back rock'n'roll to its down-to-earth, wild, fun-loving origins...And back to the Effingham Performance Center. Jackyl is also full of spit and swagger and a "dirty" sense of humor. The band is best known for its song "The Lumberjack," which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. Jesse James Dupree is also featured on truTV's hit show Full Throttle Saloon.
Blessing of the Bikes
People should meet at the Harley Barn, located in Effingham, at 8 a.m. From there they will travel through Effingham and make their way to the Cross to have their bikes blessed. Please contact the Harley Barn for more information.
Night Ranger
It all started when five hard-rockin' kids joined forces in the early 80's to form Night Ranger. Hit songs include "Sister Christian," "When You Close Your Eyes," and the anthemic "(You Can Still) Rock America." The band just released their new studio album, HIGH ROAD and features classic Night Ranger feel-good, high-energy rock'n'roll. The band is very excited to be headed back on the road to share their music with fans and they are headed to Effingham! With 30 plus years and more than 17 million albums sold worldwide, Night Ranger has proven they can still "Rock In America"!! Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the night will be rocked away at 8 p.m.
Torchlight Halloween Hike, Pumpkin Carving and Wiener Roast
Enjoy Lincoln Log Cabin in the dark! We will start at the Visitor Center for a bonfire and wiener roast. Bring out your best carved pumpkin by 4:30 pm and visitors will judge the best carvings and prizes will be awarded. You will also want to hike the paths between our historic farms by torchlight to hear storytellers in the Lincoln Cabin and Sargent House there to entertain guests with seasonal stories. To benefit the educational and interpretation programs of Lincoln Log Cabin, the Foundation will be selling hot dogs and s'mores for you to roast over an open fire.
My Heart in a Suitcase
ArtsPower's presentation of My Heart in a Suitcase is a dramatic adaptation of Anne Lehmann Fox's courages autobiographical account. Forced to leave her family in order to escape 1938 Nazi-controlled Germany, Anne struggles to bring meaning to a world filled with violence and hatred, and must learn to rely on her own courage and the generosity of others to survive. My Heart in a Suitcase is a gripping, poignant and dramatic tribute to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit to triumph over unimaginable hardship. This show is great for children in 4th to 8th grade. It not only teaches them about a world wide lesson, but also shows them how to treat one another. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the show will start at 10 a.m.
Lynn Anderson
in her four decade long career, Lynn Anderson has recieved countless accolades and awards including CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Billboard's Artist of the Decade, and a Grammy Award. Her sophisticated image and "countrypolitan" sound helped her become one of the first performers to receive mass crossover success in country and pop music, spearheaded by her breakthrough song "Rose Garden". Today Lynn continues entertaining her audiences with no sign of slowing down! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and she is set to rock the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has.. Laugh and sing along with this hilarious musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's classic children's book, presented by Two Beans Productions, and discover along with Alexander that sometimes, every one of us has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. The show is about an hour long and is great for children from kindergarten to third grade. It covers arts, literature-based, music, relationships and family which is a great learning experience for children. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and this show will start at 10 a.m.
The Church Basement Ladies in The Last Potluck Supper
The Last Potluck Supper is the fifth and last installment in the popular comedy series The Church Basement Ladies, based on the books by Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson. The ladies meet in the kitchen to prepare for the church's Centennial Celebration and, through a series of flashbacks, share memories of the last 100 years. Though times are tough in the community, through the grace, hilarity and antics of their stories, the ladies manage to get through it all with a laugh!! Please note that there will be two different times the show will be performed. The first performance will be at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1 p.m. And the second performance will be at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Annual Bluegrass Jam
It's bluegrass time again at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, with both fans and performers gathering on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Musicians from Illinois and Indiana will converge at the site for a day of jamming with informal groups playing along the creek throughout the day. The site's volunteers will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs and more with proceeds benefit the historical and interpretive programs at the site. Anyone with a love of this unique style of music is welcome to join one of the many the groups playing in the park.
Mennonite Relief Sale
This two day auction features locally handcrafted furniture, quilts, and other handmade items. There will also be a children's auction and train ride. Bake sales and food vendors help round out the event. Proceeds from the two day event go to help those in need in the community and around the world.
Arthur Area Freedom Celebration
The event kicks off with a parade followed by a gigantic fireworks display with an exceptional array of shells at Jurgens Park. The 500 ft. long Niagara Falls and the Wall of Fire are some of the crowd favorites. The finale and top crowd favorite is the Rural Patriot on his horse of freedom carrying the American Flag. Activities begin at 4pm and include powered parachute helicopters, WW2 aircraft and skydivers. Food and drink vendors and handicap parking available.
Moultrie-Douglas County Fair
Enjoy a week of mud, beauty and entertainment. This year will feature tractor pulls, demo derby and mud racing. Along with beauty pageants, we will have live entertainment.
Sheep to Clothing at Lincoln Log Cabin
Discover how raw wool from the Lincolns' own sheep is turned into finished cloth for use on the farmstead. Watch interpreters as they weave on the site's mid-nineteenth century Sargent and Martin looms, replicating a period coverlet on one loom and weaving "jean cloth" on the other. After the wool is shorn, visitors are encouraged to participate in the hands-on demonstrations including, sorting and washing the wool, teasing and carding it for spinning, and finally spinning the wool into yarn where some of it will end up being knit into items following nineteenth-century patterns. Interpreters and volunteers will also demonstrate dyeing and felting and will showcase the final step in the process where woolen jean cloth is sewn to make pants for Mr. Lincoln.
Annual Arthur Quilt Show & Quilt Auction
View the quilts, including the vendor area, and take in demonstrations as well. Lunch available. A double wedding ring quilt will be raffled. Quilt auction held April 26th at noon. Presented by Arthur Area Association of Commerce at the Otto Center.
Don't miss the queen pageant and free barbecue Friday night in addition to great entertainment all weekend, car show and more.
Our American Cousin and the Assassination of President Lincoln
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln with a production of "Our American Cousin." Audience members will watch the play as seen by the president that evening, then follow along through the tragic moments of the assassination and its aftermath before ending with a journey back to the Goosenest Prairie, home of the president's beloved step-mother, Sarah Lincoln. Audience members will experience the cultural offerings of 19th-century American theatre and be able imagine the grief and horror of a nation's response to Lincoln's murder, and closer to home - the grief of the president's Coles County kin. Directed by Earl Halbe, volunteers will recreate the play President and Mrs. Lincloln attended that fateful evening when the president's life was tragically taken by the assasin John Wilkes Booth. During these dates the site will feature "Draped in Mourning", an examination of mourning customs of the 19th century.
Effingham Artisan Fair
Downtown is transformed into an art gallery with works from over 40 artists, on display for purchase. Artwork for sale includes oil paintings, pottery, jewelry, and sculptures. Several artists will demonstrate their craft at the event. As part of the event, the Artisan Fair features wine and beer tasting. There will be approximately ten regional wineries and several different craft beers available for tasting. This event will open from 12 – 5 p.m. Other activities include the 5K Run and Walk, Kids Korner, sidewalk chalk art, "Can Do Art," food fair (including Gabby Goat, IGA, Sausage Haus, Doris Yoder's Kitchen, The Cookie Jar and Tropical Sno) and live musical entertainment at the gazebo. The Historic Court House Museum will be open for tours.
Moccasin Creek Festival
Moccasin Creek Festival is an annual 3-day music festival, which typically celebrates other arts and crafts as well. It takes place at beautiful Lake Sara in Summit Township, just west of Effingham, Illinois. The founder of Moccasin Creek Festival is Bill (Poss) Passalacqua, an Effingham native who has built his life around writing, performing and promoting music. Folk, bluegrass, alternative country, roots rock, and blues - "Americana" music. This is what MCF is all about - in an outdoor setting, using a venue with great acoustics, at a beautiful time of year.
Funfest for Air-Cooled VW
FunFest for Air-Cooled VW's is MidAmerica Motorworks way of saying "Thank You" to all VW enthusiasts. The three day event is the best Air-Cooled enthusiasts party anywhere. Expect to see more than 1,000 VW's and 8, 000 enthusiasts. Enjoy seminars, races, vendors and more! And don't forget about the concert on Saturday night! It's sure to be a fun event! Stop by our Effingham Tourism tent at the MAM grounds for a free souvenir picture!
Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival
Musical line-up includes Larry Sparks, Jeff Brown and Still Lonesome, The Spinney Brothers, Mackville and Black Ridge Road. The combination of talent from award winning nationally known groups to local entertainment is sure to please all attendees. All the bands will perform a mixture of traditional and bluegrass/gospel music.
Big Earl's Extreme Race
Big Earl's Extreme Race is a 3+ mile obstacle run in Effingham. There are seven different wave times with over 15 obstacles and all participants will recieve a free hot dog and beer or soda.
Corvette Funfest
What started out as a customer appreciation party in 1994 is now the largest Corvette party in the world! Join more than 14,000 Corvettes at this four-day celebration with expert seminars, awards, burn-out wars, product displays, fashion shows, Corvette Clubs, a Swap Fest, live entertainment and, of course, Corvettes!
Mid-August Meltdown
Sprint : 1/4 mile swim, 13 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. Out and back on the bike and run. A few rolling hills on the bike, but the run is completely flat. Fast course on Lake Sara! $100 Cash Prize to Overall Male and Female. $75 Cash Prize to 2nd Overall Male and Female. $50 Cash Prize to 3rd Overall Male and Female
Don Williams
Called the "Gentle Giant" because of his unique blend of commanding presence and laid-back style, Williams has received an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He continues to fill a special role as an international ambassador for American country and pop music. See him live at 8 p.m.
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler returns to the stage at the Effingham Performance Center May 2 at 8 p.m.
Kansas City BBQ State Championship
Legacy's Kansas City BBQ Championship is back! Be sure to bring out the family and bring along friends for some good ol' BBQ! For a change of scenery, this event will be held in downtown Effingham on Friday night.
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Couple with young children hopes struggle to make ends meet pays long-term dividends
Bob and Linda feel they have just been keeping their heads above water for the last few years. Parents of three young children, including twins, they've largely been living on one income.
"My wife used to have a good job working for the government, and then we found out we're having twins, so she had to quit that job to stay home because the daycare would have been more than her earnings," said Bob, a manager in the financial-services industry who is in his late 30s.
Bob and Linda's finances:
Bob: $50,000 ($2,275)
Linda: $10,000 ($700 a month net)
Child tax credits: $400 a month
Line of credit: $2,700 at six per cent
Mortgage: $156,000 at 4.75 per cent fixed
Spousal RRSP: $300
Emergency fund: $500
Home value: $250,000
Bob RRSP: $35,000
Bob pension: $19,000
Linda LIRA: $7,000
"So we bit the bullet and decided that she would stay home about six years until they're in school full time."
Living off about $60,000 in combined income a year (Linda earns about $700 a month), they're in relatively good shape. Although they do have an unsecured line-of-credit loan worth about $2,700 with an interest rate of about six per cent, they also have more than $100,000 in equity on their home worth about $250,000.
Their biggest worry these days is unforeseen costs, so they have just started putting some money aside for emergencies.
They expect big-ticket expenses a short way down the road, too. "We have two older cars that are going to die in the next year, so we will need car loans, which we can't afford right now," Bob said. "With the kids' school and other activities, it's about making our money work now while trying to save for retirement."
Once all their children are in school full time in about another year, Linda will return to work -- earning about $30,000 a year -- so they will have a lot more wiggle room.
They want advice to make the most of what they have now and in the future.
"We'd like to get an idea of where we should be focusing our attentions with any extra money we have -- should we be putting away extra money for cars, or should we be putting extra money down on the mortgage?" Bob said. "Or, should we be putting more money toward retirement savings?"
Certified financial planner Jamie Kraemer, also an accountant with a FCA designation, said Bob and Linda are doing more than treading water with their finances.
Based on the budget numbers, they've got their financial ship on course to save about $800 a month.
"They're on a very good track," said Kraemer, an investment adviser with TFI Financial Services in Winnipeg. "It looks like they'll be debt-free very shortly, and they're certainly not living beyond their means."
As they already know, the key to their future success is making the most of this money. The first step should be eliminating their debt.
One way to facilitate this is to ensure they are paying the lowest interest-rate possible on what they owe. While they have a line of credit, it bears a higher interest rate because it isn't secured against the home. If they set up a home-equity line of credit, the interest rate would be a little more than half of what they are paying now.
Furthermore, Kraemer said, they can use this line of credit as their emergency fund while focusing on saving for the long term instead. "It doesn't make any sense to save when you're paying more interest on the debt than you are earning on savings," he said, adding their debt is costing them six per cent a year while they're earning about one per cent on their savings.
As for their current emergency fund, that money could go toward paying down their debt, providing an instant six per cent return on their money -- the current interest they're paying -- as opposed to a one per cent return in savings.
Going forward, their monthly surplus can be used to pay off the remainder in about three months.
Afterward, they should focus on saving in their TFSAs, which they have yet to use, so their savings can grow tax-free.
Kraemer said Bob and Linda should also use some of their monthly surplus cash to invest in a RESP for their children's post-secondary education.
"Some people say 'I paid for my education. My kids can pay for theirs.' What I'm saying is RESPs are not a bad way to save to give your kids a good head start -- plus you get free money from the government," he said, adding the feds will provide a 20 per cent grant on contributions up to $2,500 a year per child.
Parents don't even have to give their children all the money from an RESP. They can take back the principal, without penalty, and then give their children the grant money and income earned in the account, which would be taxed in the children's hands resulting in very little or no taxes paid.
As for emergencies, they can use their home-equity line of credit as long as they have a plan to pay it off.
"If the emergencies come, you use your line of credit in the short term and then stop contributing to the TFSAs and RESPs for a little while until you pay off that debt," he said.
When they do require a new car, they could simply aim to buy one with a monthly payment that fits into their budget.
Furthermore, with savings in their TFSAs, they could use these sources of wealth, too, in a pinch.
Contributions to these accounts ideally should be invested for medium- and long-term goals so the capital has an opportunity to grow substantially, providing a tax-free source of cash later in life.
"GICs would be the wrong investment here because they want something that's fairly liquid."
While a short-term GIC would provide easy access -- liquidity -- it wouldn't pay a return that's any better than a high-interest savings account, and a five-year GIC would lock their money in for too long. It would be inaccessible if things go sideways.
"Something like a floating-rate income fund or a corporate-bond fund can be very liquid and should earn about four per cent a year," Kraemer offers as investment options that might suit their needs.
What they want are investments that can serve both short- and long-term goals -- not so conservative returns don't keep pace with inflation, but not so risky they could lose a large chunk of money if, for example, there's a stock market crash.
Kraemer said it's a calculated risk, but as they move closer to Linda returning to work full time, the chances of needing that cash sooner than later become less and less.
And once she's back at work, they can develop a three-pronged savings strategy that sets aside money for their TFSAs, RRSPs and RESPs.
"Going forward, they should be quite comfortable achieving their goals by having money to save every month."
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 23, 2014 B12
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Paint experts! Need your help!
You may have seen my previous post not to far below with our new built-in bookcases. We are now ready for paint. This will be a first for us. I do trust the guys at sherwin williams but I trust all of you more! What kind of paint should I use? We plan to fill the holes with the wood puddy and give it a good sanding prior but other than that, I'm quite lost on exactly how we should proceed. I don't want them to be sticky for obvious reasons and I figured that is one potential pitfall. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Darn, maybe someone can name the paint I used on our built-in's and kitchen...It's from SW, and I think it has "Dover" in the name.
What do you not want to be sticky? The wood putty or shelves? lol.
I'm not familiar with wood putty, but make sure the shelves are sanded baby bottom smoothe! Nothing worse than dusting a shelf that wasn't quite sanded properly.
Use semi-gloss, and let the paint cure longer than recommended.
Thanks Oakley. LOL, I don't want the shelves to be sticky. My mom painted a couple pieces of furniture and for whatever reason the finish was sticky. Not sure what she did wrong but I want to make sure I don't replicate that mistake! How long did yours cure for? Do you like the semi'gloss finish?
There is a color called Dover White, is that what you are thinking of oakley? I think the ProClassic Alkyd Enamel series might be a good choice for bookshelves. To my understanding, stickiness comes from not waiting the prescribed time between coats. It will take lots of patience, but also, do not load your shelves up for a few days. It takes awhile for paint to cure -after it's dry. But if you put stuff on them before they cure, you will get little indents and other marks.
If it isn't cured and you put books and such on the shelves, they will stick and ruin the books.
An oil based paint will give you a more durable finish as will a semigloss. Make sure you sand well. Then clean off all the dust. Some will use a tack cloth, but I can't stand the feel of them. So I use paper towels and denatured alcohol which cuts any grease as well.
Prime first....and expect that coat to really soak into the wood. Then wait, as suggested, even longer than recommended. You want that good and dry.
Then paint your color coat...wait again longer than recommended....and then you may need a 2nd coat.
Plan on this taking awhile as you have a LOT of shelves to do.
If the shelves are removable, you want to take them out and do them outside of the unit...paint the unit separately. And try not to get paint on the inside edges of the shelves as it may add too much thickness and make them harder to slide into place.
In fact you have so many shelves to do, you may want to investigate a paint sprayer...it will go much faster.
May the force be with you!
Sticky can sometimes be from not letting the paint cure long enough. I bought some paint for BM that cures to a very hard durable finish, but it does it in about a week, and before that it's tacky and you can put finger prints in it. It also says to wait 12-24 hours between coats.
I also have used the Low VOC Acrylic from SW. That is some neat stuff, no smell and cleans up really well. Also needs a bit more time to fully cure. I used in on the trim, doors and wainscoting in the entry way that gets a lot of abuse. Very happy with the durability. I think this was the easiest to use paint I've ever come across. Was painting a dark brown using a brush (over a mustard yellow) and it covered wonderfully and self leveled nicely. I was told it is used a lot in high traffic commercial applications.
Their pre-catalized Epoxy paint also dries to a very durable finish. I use it on the ceiling where I need to scrub (from having wood heat). Nothing sticks to it once cured, including more paint. Directions say if you wait more than 72 hours, you have to sand before applying a second coat. Both of those aren't cheap paint though, think they retail for near $100 a gallon.


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I bought and planted a small Album Rhododendron in early April. I soaked it in a bucket of water for an hour and roughed up the root ball a bit before planting. It is under some Oak Trees in a location where their leaves weren't raked up for about a decade. It gets about 2 hours of direct sun in the late morning and dappled shade for the rest of the day. I'm mulching with oak leaves which I run through a chipper. I haven't used any fertilizer yet. I chose this particular plant because it had a lot of buds on it. It did not flower this spring but has put out tons and tons of growth.
For the past two-three weeks I've been noticing that the plant is looking wilted during the afternoon. I know that it is normal for a Rhodie to wilt during hot afternoons but that if they look wilted in the morning there's a problem. What concerns me is that this plant is starting to wilt on days where the high temp is only 74. What's going to happen when we get into late july and have a 5 day stretch where the highs are 95+ each day.
Should I water this plant more often? Right now I'm only watering if I looks wilty for 3 straight days. I worry that it may not have the root structure to support all the new growth, is there a way for me to encourage root growth?
Everything from the location to your planting sounds just right. Soft new growth often tends to wilt until it has had a chance to mature. It is possible, however, that the root ball has dried out despite the fact that you soaked it before planting. Water with just a slight trickle fom the hose at the base of the plant. What you want to do is get water into the root ball without saturating the surrounding soil. Digging up the root ball to check it is also a good idea. Roughing up the root mass often needs to be more than just a little. You want to eliminate circling roots and expose root ends.
Album, btw, just means "white". It does not indicate a particular rhododendron variety. Catawbiense album is commonly available and is a hardy, adaptable choice. No fertilizer is necessary or desireable unless a need is indicated by a soil test in the first year of planting.
Since you planted it amongst those very competitive oak roots, I suggest that you should be watering that root ball every single day. Don't cover the very top of the roots with mulch and concentrate your watering just to that area. You won't need a lot of water.
It's been proven that woody plants acclimate and become fully established much faster if watered frequently. And when planted in a location where there is an established root system, the watering is all the more important.
Oaks and most other trees concentrate their primary root development in the top ten or so inches of soil. That's where the essential fibrous, water absorbing roots live. It's not surprising that your azalea is wilting.
Again, provide water just to the root ball, slowly and frequently to insure infiltration.


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Arnett's role in the reboot is being kept secret, The Hollywood Reporter notes, but he could be playing either the turtles' rat guru Splinter or the villainous Shredder, as those parts have yet to be cast.
Megan Fox signed on to play the turtles' friend April O'Neil in February (2013) and since then a quartet of up-and-coming actors - Alan Ritchson, Pete Ploszek, Jeremy Howard and Noel Fisher - have been cast as the turtles themselves. The reboot has been scheduled for release on June 6, 2014.
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WASHINGTON — The political strategist who helped Gov. Bill Haslam and U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker get elected has signed on to work for former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman's presidential campaign.
Tom Ingram, who lives in Knoxville, began formally working this week as a consultant to the Huntsman campaign. Ingram said he already had been working with the campaign on an informal basis for about a month.
"I really believe he's the best candidate who can make the biggest difference, and I believe he can win," Ingram said.
Ingram joins the Huntsman team at a critical time. Huntsman has struggled to gain traction in the crowded GOP field. And last week, a report in the newspaper Politico detailed behind-the-scenes feuding among his staff and suggested his campaign is disorganized.
Ingram, who served as Alexander's right-hand man for three decades, said his position will not be full time.
"They've asked me to come in and work with the campaign team, to work with the team on message and to work with the candidate on delivery of message," he said.
Ingram said he will be in Iowa for a Republican presidential debate on Thursday. He expects to attend other similar events and will spend some time working out of the campaign headquarters in Orlando.
Ingram said he was approached about the position by Huntsman's top campaign strategist John Weaver, whom he said is a longtime friend. Ingram said he met with Huntsman after the former governor returned from China, where he had been serving as U.S. ambassador. He has since had several other meetings with Huntsman and his campaign team.
Huntsman is the best person to be president "because he has done things — he has the experience the president needs," Ingram said.
As governor, "he lowered taxes, he submitted balanced budgets — so he has got it done as a governor," Ingram said. "He has incredible foreign policy experience, including as an ambassador to China, so he understands the world, and everything that happens today is global.
"And he's a very principled, consistent person when it comes to values. He doesn't say one thing in one place and another thing in another place. He doesn't flip-flop."
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