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Contrary to popular belief, the rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. Well, ok, no actual rumors, but hey, one can dream, huh? My spring calendar was full of events in Asia and Australia, then TechEd US seemed to suddenly appear out of nowhere! So I've been kinda swamped. I've missed writing here; it's good to get back into the swing.
At TechEd this year, I gave a presentation called "21st century networking: time to throw away your medieval gateways." (Actually, I've given this same talk before, at events in Amsterdam, Brussels, Oslo, and numerous on-campus customer meetings. It's time to bring the knowledge to the masses.)
I described an idea of using IPv6, IPsec, NAP, and group policy to build a pretty slick replacement for clunky VPN gateways. Turns out we've been piloting this very idea on our internal corpnet. Like a good little bunny I got myself enrolled in the thing and -- pardon the unattractive gushing -- this thing rawks! Here's a brief rundown of the parts you'd configure on managed clients:
What does this give you? True anywhere access, anywhere in the world, directly to corpnet resources from managed and secure client PCs. The Internet has replaced private WAN links for good reason: enormous cost benefits. The only thing holding us back from fully utilizing this development has been a lack of way to enforce and monitor the security of clients not physically located within the corpnet. Well, those days are over. Now you can build PCs that are trusted just as if they were on the corpnet, without knowing or caring anything about the underlying network connections. And let me tell you, it's as addictive as a few other substances I could mention, but will refrain, since this is (I hope) a family blog :)
Maybe you've heard of the notion of "deperimeterization." Taken to its extreme, I think it's a bit silly. To put a SQL Server directly on the Internet is just plain stupid -- not because I don't think I could keep it protected, but simply because that's unnecessary risk. Only my web server -- and no one else -- should be talking to my SQL Server. But that web server will be in the same subnet as the SQL Server, and IPsec policies used also here will govern who can connect to the SQL Server. Warning to any and all network DMZs: your days are numbered!
Shrink your perimeter to that which really matters -- your data center. All your clients live (as we would say in the olden days) "on the outside of the firewall." Now then, there are two kinds of clients. Managed clients, as I described above, establish IPsec-authenticated/encrypted, group-policy-configured, NAP-enforced IPv6 connections directly to corpnet resources without going through any kind of access gateway. The router connecting you to your ISP is fully sufficient for blocking denial of service attempts. Be sure to follow my advice in "Configure your router to block DOS attempts," and then add two more rules to permit incoming port udp/500 and IP protocol 50 over IPv6. That's it. No NATing or other unnatural network acts are required (finally, you can stop lying to your significant other about why you squirrel yourself away in the computer room all those weekend nights).
Unmanaged clients will continue to use IPv4 to access published Web and Win32 applications through a gateway like IAG. Since you can't trust these clients nor can you trust the data they're throwing at you, you have to inspect and validate at the perimeter. You can take advantage of IAG's application-modifying capabilities to "wrap" security around poorly-written web apps; you can even download an ActiveX control to unmanaged clients to perform some basic health checking, policy enforcement, and cache clearing. None of these eliminates the final requirement to continue inspecting and removing malware from servers where users store data: Exchange, SharePoint, Office Communications Server, and file servers.
Machines are mobile, data is mobile. The mainframes and large desktop PCs of the past posses an effective security attribute: the heaviness of the machines. You couldn't easily saunter out the front door with a PC-AT in your pocket! These days, we all line our pockets with tiny little mobile phones stuffed with 16GB of storage. It's now a fact: data moves. And like water, data moves wherever it can, as rapidly as it can, often beyond your control if you don't prepare for that. With properly-configured and managed clients we can enjoy a single access and authentication experience no matter where the computer is physically located. For example: I can sit in my house and enter '"http://internal-web-site-name" in my browser. The DNS suffix search list adds the appropriate suffix, my browser's resolver performs an IPv6 name lookup, and my computer makes an authenticated and encrypted connection, after it meets the NAP policy, directly to that internal server. Very nice. As far as I'm concerned, there's no difference between the Internet and my corpnet. It's all just there.
For a while now many of you know I've been speaking and writing, mostly at the conceptual level, about the day when such a way of remote computing will arise. Well, my friends, that day is now. You can indeed build it now, with the products you have. I won't admit it's all peaches and cream: there's a fair number of moving parts here, it's true. But most of these moving parts are parts you're already familiar with: I'm simply encouraging you to move them in a specific way. You'll need to do some custom scripting for client-side connection diagnostics, but that's about it.
My next step is to create a more detailed guide, which I plan to publish through TechNet Magazine. I'm targeting (but not promising) the October issue. The article will include greater details about configuring your infrastructure to support the managed clients I describe.
I've lost track of the swelling number of individual conference attendees and the plethora of email writers who've expressed a desire to build this in their own environments. The one common thread from everyone is "I want to do it now!" Folks, it's really pretty exciting for me to see so many of you ready to cross the chasm from the perdition of paleo-networking (layer upon endless, complex layer of DMZs) into the paradise of flat, simple, cheap, and secure access to information. If you haven't yet, please take the time to read through some of our information (especially Scott Charney's paper) on end-to-end trust. Friends, the idea I describe above is the plumbing for realizing the end-to-end trust vision.
Hey Steve, I was there when you gave that talk, nice drawings on the tablet ;)
Seriously, I'm so glad you showed us a way to secure our environment that doesn't require any additional tools.
I'm sure you will agree that the real challenge here is to convince the upper management, not the IT world...
Thanks for posting this, I can forward this to my boss and hope for the best ;)
Fixed the wording about Business edition and Software assurance upgrades. Thanks guys.
I think you'll have to convince the security people, not the upper management. As a security guy, this idea has tantalized me for years, but I've always viewed it with a healthy dose of skepticism.
The problem, as I see it, is that there's no defense in depth. A misconfiguration on the IPSec side can expose your whole infrastructure to risk. Or am I missing something?
How do you define "defense in depth"? Layers of networks with firewalls between each one does not equal defense in depth. Misconfigured firewalls could be equally problematic, and no amout of even perfect firewalling will stop attacks targeted at vulnerable applications.
Testing your IPsec policies is critical here; Vista's simplified IPsec policies make it much easier. The border router drops anything that isn't IPsec, and the servers will drop any IPsec requests that they can't authenticate.
There's plenty of depth in the direct connect design, it's just implemented difrerently. Some of the controls are on the host, whose configuration is set and validated by computers in the data center. Other security controls are in the data center itself.
Hey Steve, I was attending the 2 sessions you recently had in Norway. I kind of remember that you talked about a Teledo gateway (which was running Linux....ugh!) and if I understood you correctly you placed this as the gateway between corpnet and internet. I have read up on the function of Teledo and the only reason I can think of you need to put a Teledo gateway in here is to do some 4to6 conversion. Is that correct? Does this mean that the corpnet only run pure ipv6 (no teledo tunneling over ipv4). Does this also mean that if we also run ipv4 on the corpnet that we can do this without the Teledo gateway (as we then can use the public available Teledo broker service)?
By the way. I have start talking about this to the upper management and they totaly buy the simplicity and benefits this will have.....hey, who does not want Outlook Anywhere functionality for all services?. This is great stuff! Also thanks for the idea you gave me in the 1:1 session about using Federation between intranet AD and our "customer" AD and the use of IAG so we can get rid of the replication problems out to our DMZ networks.
kind regards
Lidvar Kornberg
Interesting idea, Steve. Check out my observations at http://blogs.windowsecurity.com/shinder/2008/07/23/death-of-the-dmz-redux/
Hi Steve,
"Nice one".:)
I was reading about it in Tom's blog yesterday.
I've just stopped when IPv6 and now were mentioned (Tom moved into a more technical discussion).
It would be interesting to hear how the network of the future looks to you regarding its infrastructure.
Is IPv6 a mature technology, a well defined one ?
How would you know how it would be like in the future?
IPv6 is far away, and anywhere+IPv6 even further away.
From anywhere ?
Please, just define anywhere, will you ?
"It DOES NOT depend on how remote hosts have obtained their own IPv6 connectivity (native IPv6, tunnel broker [RFC3053], softwires [RFC4925], Teredo [RFC4380], 6rd [thisdraft]...)."
Do we have a time schedule to say when it will only be IPv6, as at this moment it looks like there it will be a lot of co-existence, which is yet to be defined ?
We can only hope that IPv6 deployments will be done carefully, otherwise, we will end up with a mess.
Even Teredo is not here yet. This one introduces its own security risks. Are we ready to deal with it, do we fully understand its security, what firewalls can hadle it ?
Is there any plan to be followed, a clean path, so that we can talk at this moment about the network of the future having a practical solution?
"The common thinking for the last 10+ years has been that the transition to IPv6 will be based on the dual stack model and that most things would be converted this way before we ran out of IPv4. It has not happened."
How would you know that there would be no NAT in IPv6 ?
"> Worst case, it doesn't get used and we have this nice utopian NAT-free IPv6 network.
No, that's the best case. The worst case is that it encourages vendors to implement it and corporate IT folk to deploy it."
"> Can you say the same for the worst-case situation for NOT standardizing v6 NAT?
That's a very hard question to answer, because it depends very much on how CPE and firewall vendors react in their product plans. Since they all know that NAT isn't needed for IPv6, and product managers are not known for funding unnecessary work, in the best case, it doesn't get implemented. In the worst case, it gets implemented randomly."
Medieval gateways, maybe, how about IPv6, this is a technology from the 90s, would it be still possible to call it a modern technology, when it would be eventually deployed at a large scale ?
How is it possible to achieve a "now" security solution combining a present solution(the list of technologies from Microsoft you've mentioned) with a theoretical and not well defined one, the IPv6 of the future ?
Have we fully understood the security in practice of IPv6 ?
How it would look your list of technologies say, in 2015(just a date, no allusion) ?
Correct me, but your design appears to be based on "My test corpnet" looks like the Internet ?
Can you sustain with a time graph your interesting solutions ?
Who knows, I might be a boring old man before IPv6-only will exist....
Wouldn't be more feasible to say, it's time to start "piloting this very idea on your internal corpnet", and to define the boundaries of this corpnet ?
If will it be the network of the future without "boundaries", it's just an unanswerable question in this moment, IMHO. Just because it will take a lot of joint efforts to happen. And "joint" does not have a good reputation.
By the way, looking forward to the "October issue".
I've already described my view of the network of the future in my article here. IPv6 is very mature and well-defined. I'm not sure why you think it's far away? If you read my article, you'll note that we are running IPv6 on our own corpnet now, and it (along with IPsec) is the foundation of "anywhere access," which we are running right now.
You're asking a lot of questions that seem to indicate an unawareness of the capabilities of modern networking protocols. I'd suggest you settle down with a few good books and websites to get up to speed on IPv6. Perhaps you can begin with http://www.microsoft.com/ipv6.
Oh my, oh my!
I really do appreciate your concerns about my level of "awareness" regarding modern network technologies and the fact that you want me to be a well informed man.
I might have some for you as well:
It's just my personal feeling that you did not understand the nature of my questions.
My questions were not asked just because I personal do not know how to answer them.
I'm talking about the REAL world here.
The way you described the "network of the future", this future appears to be a very close one, although you do not place it in a specific period.
The fact that you already run IPv6 on your own corpnet is pretty much meaningless regarding the big picture.
Your article just and only assumes that your corpnet network is a simulation at a small scale of the future "Internet".
Your article just and only assumes that anywhere I would be in the world, I would enjoy the same benefits and face the same problems that your corpnet is currently experimenting.
Which is deeply wrong. Hey, this is just IMHO.
When I'm saying that IPv6 is far away I'm not talking about an IPv6 network here and one there.
I'm talking about big scale deployments all arround the world.
If I would contact my ISP right now, and ask them about IPv6, I would get an answer like "say what" ?
In fact, my ISP(one of the biggest from my country), just a couple of months ago replaced their customers old IPv4 equipment with new IPv4 only ones.
In the REAL world, there are currently small vendors involved in the ISP area which DO NOT have any product incorporating IPv6, IPv6 being just on their roadmap.
It would take a lot of efforts from vendors, ISPs and yes, the end customer(either is a company or a home user) to make it be only IPv6 everywhere.
Funny question though, how many of the networking guys out there are "IPv6 ready", as they are also part of the efforts too...
As described in your article, IPv6 is a must everywhere I would be, at home, in a hotel, on a wireless campus...
Here's another one for you:
There are plenty of them:
Please don't send me where I've been, there is just an awful big number of "will" there.
One more time, I'm questioning the expandability of your design into the REAL big world in respect with the "overall infrastructure" supporting it.
And you have no answers for that, you just imagine that this will be somehow, magically there, knocking on the door.... anywhere...
Personal I do not "buy" that.
These are REAL world problems, questions to answer, and interesting, there are a lot of people out there wondering about...
I would really appreciate if you would leave my "ignorance" to rest in peace.
Quite frankly, my "ignorance" about the near feature is mainly focused on TMG or UAG.
Near future just means to me a couple of years.
Interesting though, you seem to contradict yourself a little bit, because you do not throw away completely the gateways or the perimeter. So there is nothing really to count down for.
Just plenty to dream about.
Oh, and I suppose the silver bullet named Teredo was not prepared for me, as we're talking here, for example, of anywhere.
I'm sorry if I offended you, that certainly wasn't my intention. We can spend an eternity reading IETF drafts and dicussion lists, or we can take the technologies available today and build an environment where the distinction between the Internet and a corpnet evaporates. You ask for a specific time period, yet reject my answer, despite the evidence.
As I've described, the technology is here now. You're asking for the real world, yet not acknowledging that the building blocks already exist (no "magic" or "door-knocking" required). Nowhere have I claimed that "my test corpnet looks like the Internet." Rather, I describe how one can use the existing Internet, along with existing technologies in current products, to achieve the kind of perimeter reduction that every customer I talk to is clammoring for. Of course I encourage people to pilot it first -- that's why I'm writing and speaking about it, and that's why I'm working on more detailed guidance. Yes, it takes some work to get to this point, but it's work that's entirely possible now.
I've seen presentations about IPv6 deployment (or lack thereof). Do you suppose that the reason for low deployment is that no one has had a need to? While some of us netheads love it for its protocol pureness, people do things only when there's an economic incentive. The US hasn't adopted the metric system because to do so is very expensive -- and the rest of the world is perfectly happy to convert from metric to imperial when doing business with the US. Someday it'll cost the US more *not* to convert, then it will. Same with IPv6: up until now, there's been no economic incentive that overcomes the cost. Well, finally, a reason is arising -- one that enables mobility experiences not available previously, and organizations large and small are seeing this.
To address a couple specific points of yours -- first: traditional gateways. I've already described why traditional gateways won't disappear anytime soon, because the distinction between trusted and untrusted endpoints won't go away. There's no contradiction here, and I'm not sure how you read that into my explanation.
Second: the idea of "anywhere." Apparently you don't believe me when I say that it works anywhere. How can I convince you that it does? I've successfully operated in this environment in 30 countries on six continents, from homes and airports and hotels and offices, over wired and wireless and tethered Bluetooth -- all kinds of Internet connections, really. Never have I had to check whether IPv6 is enabled by an ISP or allowed through some random router, because my computer automatically uses one of many transition technologies (yes, even Teredo, although I'm right now verifying the extent of server-side Teredo support) included in the operating system. So I'm not sure why you claim otherwise. "Only IPv6 everywhere" is neither a requirement nor a desire.
Rather than worrying about what other people think about IPv6 and its capabilities or pervasiveness, which will only delay migration, why not take the plunge and build a test lab similar to what I've described, and help accelerate change? I predict you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Don't worry, I was not offended, just amused.
It's an old habit and pleasure of mine to read RFCs.
Actually, I do have a test IPv6 network in my lab.
It does not do what you describe, it's just my little game.
It was not my intention to find a reason why IPv6 was not adopted at a large scale, just to simply point out that it takes time, and we have to be patient.
Actually it's quite simple why I cannot be convinced by the idea of anywhere.
Because of the co-existence of IPv4 and IPv6 in the near future, IMHO, thinking of your solution while being on the road, unfortunately I'm back to where I've been before, to the hope and prey game.
What if I'm behind one of "those" IPv4 NAT device ?
Although Microsoft put a lot of efforts in making Teredo work with most NAT devices, including symmetric ones, I do not know this as a fact.
I know that it is only supposed to work. Your results show that indeed it appears to work.
So I can hope.
Maybe AYIYA can help me. I do not know this either as a fact.
Let me assume that the NAT device is not a problem, maybe the NAT vendors read the existing informational RFC :).
What if I'm behind a restrictive IPv4 firewall which does NAT and forces me to use a web proxy too(I already have some places on my mind)?
Only HTTP and HTTPS are allowed to the Internet.
Looks like I'm screwed. I can't have IPv6 connectivity.
Teredo can't help. Neither AYIYA.
So I can prey. I suppose that "connectivity price" is taking into equation too.
Interesting Teredo combined with IPsec might improve my personal network security, however Teredo has quite the opposite effect to the network from where I'm connecting, if allowed.
So the security folks, might follow the idea spread in press, that it is a good idea to block Teredo on their network firewall. Anyway, if the firewall was indeed a firewall, meaning really allowing only needed traffic, I could not use Teredo in the first place. Neither AYIYA.
It was just a quick thought of mine, that if IPv6 native support would be everywhere, true access from anywhere might work. But I do not know this as a fact, I'm just imagining. Someone may return to me my own words like: what if you are stuck behind a proprietary IPv6 NAT device. I would just say, whatever, I will just wait and see, too early to call.
I do not argue that the pieces are here(I'm aware of the existing networking equipment from various vendors too), nor that you have it working already. That would be stupid, because I would say that you are lying.
As said above, I do not believe that indeed access from anywhere is a feasible possibility even with your solution.
The gateways will still be there to complement this issue along with other problems like the existence of non-Vista machines(the market share is not that good for Vista, personal I've contributed to that, buying an XP OS to replace the x32 Vista edition on my laptop, although now I'm thinking to buy a x64 Vista one), which will result in my opinion in the existence of a dual architecture, and this should be taken to the management group. That's why I did not start to deeply evaluate the security of your solution vs let's say, the traditional one.
I have a question for you regarding anywhere, since you was able to test access from many places around the world, did you had time to create some statistics, like a chart showing the successful connectivity rate of your solution vs a SSL VPN solution (I'm making no allusions to the security afforded by each solution), maybe taking the price of the connectivity into equation(as for example I can pay for wireless Internet or I could get it for free) ?
According to your last post, we will have a 100% success rate with your solution, so it would be interesting to see the results for a SSL VPN solution. Although 100% results are usually hard to swallow.
Hmm, haven't you already noticed that me worrying about what other people think is not an aspect that concerns me:). I was just saying that some IPv6 technical aspects have not been clearly defined yet, and they are currently discussed.
The guy merely said it's possible. *smile*
Security is a myth and control is an illusion. I'm with you completely about the oversimplified aspect of the implementations but you only presented the perspective of the users and implementors. What about those who actually have the power to change things ? Cause the solution, as stated, is here.
ISP owners now has something other than price per subscription they could use as competitive edge. Hardware vendors also will set a side some budget to bet on this "just in case". Enteprise software might add this into the feature... and so on.
I remember the time where everybody thought tcp/ip was too complicated to be worldwide. I also remember some people thought netbios will be "anywhere".
So calm down...
The guy merely said it's possible. *wider smile*
But Adrian, I don't want to be patient, and my customers don't want to be patient. My customers have real business problems to solve, and I'm giving them a technical architecture they can use right now. This is exactly the kind of presssure we need to get the RFC-naval-gazers to get off their duffs :)
You can sit behind as many IPv4 NAT gateways as you want and it still works. What do you think sits in every airport, hotel, and home network? Yet my direct connect works every time.
AYIYA is not one of our supported transition technologies, and we have no plans to implement it. Teredo, 6to4, and ISATAP are better solutions.
SSL VPNs are a different beast. These are more appropriately viewed as application proxies. You're right, if you're visiting some site where they allow only outbound HTTPS, then that breaks not only IPv6 direct connect but also all traditional IPv4 VPNs, too. This is orthogonal to the discussion of IPv6 direct connect.
If you want to move the conversation to operating systems, I can tell you that Vista certainly isn't a requirement. It makes the most sense for two reasons:
1. Vista includes built-in BitLocker volume encryption, which is extremely important when users with managed laptops need to carry confidential data offline. This eliminates the threat of data interception from stolen machines.
2. Vista user account control makes it easier to build an environment where users run as non-admin.
You can accomplish IPv6 direct connect with XP as well -- all the other technologies in my list are supported. We can even include MacOS and Linux, since with the proper add-ons they support IPv6, IPsec, and NAP. But you do lose the ability to centrally control configuration through group policy.
I'm lost why you think charts have any value. Such a chart would show 100% success for every attempt of mine. What value is that? And what does the price of connectivity have to do with anything? I can't control how much a hotel or a coffeeshop charges for Internet access. I'll take any connection I can get, and make my IPv6 direct connection on top of it.
Yes, no patience, but a lack of patience in a good way.
Speaking about XP, I won't say all, 'cause I might have missed some, most docs on Microsoft site say that Teredo does only work with symmetric NAT devices on Vista or Win2008 and if you are behind such a NAT device with XP or Win 2003, game's over with Teredo, thus no-go IPv6. My quick tests showed the same thing. Maybe a change that I did not catch occurred ?
So Vista might be required.
Personal I did not found any references about AYIYA on Microsoft's web site, I just thought to mentioned it anyway as I was not sure of its status.
The value of a chart might be for some the "kind of pressure" IMHO. Many people like charts. A good chart will not show 100%. Having such a statistic, indeed will be useless.
The price has to do with anywhere, just imagine that I'm sitting in a hotel behind a restrictive firewall, so no IPv6 connectivity. The next door coffeeshop charges me, how it would sound to call the management and say, look I need 1$ for Internet access in order to get working the new thousands of dollars "true access from anywhere solution", and they would reply: "but you have free Internet in your hotel, we checked this aspect when we've made the reservation".
Wow, that would not be nice.
Just to stress you a little bit, OpenVPN works through a web proxy which could require certian forms of auth, and is a full network connectivity solution(if we talk only about its connectivity possibilities)
So after all, for now, anywhere = find any connection that will work.
I'm cool...
Very cool...
And smiling as well...
I really like to spin the anywhere wheel...
I've presented only those aspects, because speaking about the ones that have the power to change things we're entering the theoretical land, a territory I wanted to avoid as much as possible. I wanted to keep things in the now time frame and in our hands, because that's all about, to make it with what we have, on our own, and not to depend on X or Y.
I'm not saying that IPv6 is extremely complicated, I'm just treating it with a lot of respect because I want to do things correctly.


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Community Education - Fall 2013
Havre Public Schools' Community Education is excited to offer many successful previously offered classes and several new classes for fall session. All payments for classes are due registration week (September 16-20). Payments may be mailed or dropped off, in person, at the Community Education office in the Robins Administration Building. Separate checks are appreciated for each class in which you are enrolling. Early registration and payment will help ensure the class is offered and is not overcrowded. Late registrations will be accepted only if class space is available and the class has not been cancelled. Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes.
Havre Public Schools "A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!" FALL, 2013 Jeremiah Nitz Teaching Science Scott Filius Teaching Local History INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES Ms. Anderson's Kindergarten Class 2 — Havre Daily News, Sept. 13 / Hi-Line Shopper, Sept. 18, 2013 Superintendent's Message... Superintendent's Message... This fall we are bringing two building bonds before voters. I am hosting two community meetings to discuss the bond requests and would like to encourage you to attend the second evening if you were unable to join us on September 9. The second of the two meetings is listed in our Community Education flyer and is scheduled for 6:30 PM on Monday September 23. On the evening of September 9 we started at Sunnyside Elementary for a tour of that facility and then headed to the high school at 7:15 PM for a tour of that facility. On September 23 we will reverse the order and begin our tour at the high school. During the community meeting I will be taking questions and providing details on both of the proposed bonds. I would appreciate the opportunity to come and visit with your community group or organization about the building bonds or share what is happening in Havre Public Schools. If you would like to schedule a time please contact me at 265 -4356. Every year about this time I like to start singing, "It's the most wonderful time of the year", much to the chagrin of my wife and two children and anyone that isn't tone deaf. I know the song has nothing to do with the start of the school year, but for me it is absolutely one of my favorite moments throughout the year. It is such a good feeling to see the school buildings fill back up with students and be a part of the energy they bring with them. I was extremely proud of our staff as I visited our buildings on the first day of school. Havre Public Schools' "Tradition of Excellence" was evident throughout our district beginning on day one. The 2013 -2014 school year holds so much promise and I feel so fortunate to be a part of this great district. Elementary District Building Bond Sunnyside Completion of classroom and special education room additions Intervention room, staff room, meeting space and office area renovation Conversion of gymnasium to cafeteria Addition of full size gymnasium Havre Middle School Safety improvements to Middle School Parking lot High School District Building Bond Havre High School Locker room renovation Creation of fourth locker room to host events and tournaments Construction of Health/Physical Fitness room and wrestling room HAVRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Activity 62+ Pass For Havre Residents Age 62 and Older Havre Public Schools' Community Education is excited to offer many successful previously offered classes and several new classes for fall session. All payments for classes are due registration week (September 16-20). Payments may be mailed or dropped off, in person, at the Community Education office in the Robins Administration Building. Separate checks are appreciated for each class in which you are enrolling. Early registration and payment will help ensure the class is offered and is not overcrowded. Late registrations will be accepted only if class space is available and the class has not been cancelled. Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes. No exceptions! Refunds will be made only if you notify the Community Education office five days prior to class starting or 10 days for classes where the instructor or Com. Ed. purchases supplies. If class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment, you will be notified and refunded any payment you have made. Community Education is always looking for instructors and classes of interest to the adult, lifelong learner. If you are interested in teaching/know someone who would be interested in teaching, or would like to suggest a class, contact the Community Education office at 265-4356 ext. 6716. The success of Community Education depends on your involvement as a student or as an instructor. Thanks for your support and here's to a great fall session! Policies for use of 62+ Card Age Requirement: 62 years of age Residency: Havre Public School District—A Card: Non-transferable 62+ card entitles you to the following: 1. Admission to the athletic events, excluding tournaments. 2. Admission to fine arts activities (band concerts, vocal performances). Fundraisers not included. 3. One free or reduced enrollment in a multievening Community Education class. Does not include materials, rentals, bldg., or other fees. CARDS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE HIGH SCHOOL/ROBINS MAIN OFFICE You must present your 62+ card when registering for a multi-evening Community Education class or attending a school activity. It is NOT necessary to renew your 62+ card each year. Havre Daily News, Sept. 13 / Hi-Line Shopper, Sept. 18, 2013 –– 3 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERINGS COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERINGS FALL 2013 FALL 2013 Registration September 16-20 Contact: Community Education office at 425 6th St. On Line: www.havre.k12.mt.us E-Mail: email@example.com Phone: 265-4356 Ext. 6716 Mail: Community Education, PO Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501 Pre-registration is required for all classes. Payment is due with registration. Refer to registration form for refund and cancellation information. Community Education Classes are held at: HS—Havre High School—900 18th Street MS—Havre Middle School—1441 11th Street West LM—Lincoln McKinley—801 4th Street Havre City Pool—420 6th Avenue The Cottage—High Line Heritage House Museum —132 3rd Street TBA—To Be Announced Class 1) The Dangers of Democracy Class 2) Enumerated vs Unlimited Power Class 3) Constitutional Economics, Constitutional Money Class 4) Constitutional War Powers and the Enemy Within Class 5) Exposing the Enemies of Freedom Class 6) Restoring The Constitution Class 7/8) What Can I Do Instructional. Instructor: Dr. Jerry Taylor, NMD HS-12, Wed., Sept. 25, 8 wks, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 A2—THE CONSTITUION IS THE SOLUTION—NEW Pre-registration is required. Payment is due with registration. Checks made out to HPS. A separate check is required for each class. Art's & Crafts B1 – KNITTING A DISH CLOTH -NEW A—Special Interest B—Arts & Crafts C—Computers D—Life & Health E—Wellness & Fitness F—Great Outdoors G—Hobbies, Home, Travel H—Community & Schools Fall Community Education Classes A3 – SESSIONS FOR SAVINGS –NEW Would you like to buy your household items that you use everyday for less? This class will cover price match couponing and the best ways to shop online. Come and spend an evening learning how to make your money go further. Instructor: Amanda Christofferson HS-Lib, Mon., Oct 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $8 Do you need a creative, fun way to make great gifts for friends and family? You will learn how to make a wonderful knitted dish cloth and leave this two week class with a completed project. Students can purchase needles through instructor or bring straight or circular needles size 6-8. Please bring Lilly Sugar & Cream dish cloth cotton. Instructor: Angee Steir MS 163, Wed., Oct. 16, 2 wks, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 (62+ $8) Pre-registration is required. Payment is due with registration. Checks made out to HPS. A separate check is required for each class. No 62+ Discount for any category C classes. Computers Pre-registration is required. Payment is due with registration. Checks made out to HPS. A separate check is required for each class. Special Interest historical tradition of TEA TIME. Instructor: Emily Mayer The Cottage, Tues., Oct. 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cost: $30 RAM, GB, Motherboard, mouse? It's all foreign. This basic class will teach computer terminology and provide A4—TEA TASTING AND TEA TIME ETIQUET—NEW The High Line Heritage House Museum will host a one an understanding of how your computer operates and its night session exploring many different varieties of teas components. This class is designed for novice users. Instructor: Sean Reichle and learning the proper etiquette for tea time. The HS Comp Lab, Tues., Sept. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. instructor has a wealth of knowledge to create a Cost: $8 wonderful experience to introduce you to this C1 – UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS C2 – WORD 101/INTERMEDIATE WORD Intimidated by creating a document? Learn how to create tabs, change font, spell check and draft a letter. This class is for beginners with little to no experience. Your attendance in this class will provide confidence and knowledge to create letters, resumes, whatever! Instructor: Sean Reichle HS Comp Lab, Thur., Sept. 26, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $8 A5– GAINING INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS One of the most difficult problems for retirees, in A1 – SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS—NEW today's low interest rate environment, is getting Students will be presented with an overview of the income from their investments. This class will focus benefits available through the Old Age, Survivors and on the different ways retirees can access the income Disability Insurance program, collectively known as from their investments with confidence that they are Social Security. Brief history will be discussed. not spending today what they will need in the future. Retirement, Survivors, and Disability benefits will be Instructor: Jacob Lorang covered as well as eligibility requirements. Benefit payment and taxation will also be discussed. Discussion HS-17 Tues., Oct. 22, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $5 will be at a basic level Instructor: Anthony Cammon HS 15, Mon, Sept. 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. -- $5 C3 – ADVANCED WORD ALL PAYMENTS TO HPS ARE DUE REGISTRATION WEEK SEPTEMBER 16—20 Come! Participate! Learn! Enjoy! Register NOW for Community Education Classes Now that you have mastered the basics and are familiar with how programs work, learn how to create a more professional document. Class will demonstrate more advanced uses of programs. Mail merge, collaboration of tools, photo formatting and styles tools will be the focus. Instructor: Sean Reichle HS Comp Lab, Tues., Oct. 1, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $8 4 — Havre Daily News, Sept. 13 / Hi-Line Shopper, Sept. 18, 2013 Community Education Community Education Fall 2013 Fall 2013 Register early for this very popular class as space is limited! Class will strengthen and tone your muscles through the use of exercise balls, hand weights and non-weight bearing equipment. Bring your personal equipment (mat, weights, balls) as equipment to lend is limited. This class is co-ed. Instructor: Brittnee Loch HS Cafe, T/Th, Sept. 24, 12 wks, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $42 (62+ $22) D6 PRESERVING 101 C5 – INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT Please note: this class will not be held Oct. 17 & 31, and Learn the basics of preserving food. This class will walk Make a great presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Nov 28. participates through the basics of preserving food Manual and automated presentations discussed. safely. The class will teach participates how to pick out Instructor: Sean Reichle E3 – STEP AEROBICS –NEW produce and which method is best to preserve it. We HS Comp Lab, Tues., Oct. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. -- $8 Step-It-Up with Step Aerobics while exercising to your will demonstrate freezing and drying low acid foods, then can a high acid food using the water bath method. favorite hits from the 60's, 70's & 80's. Each class will C6 – COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR have different music to listen to while getting in shape! At the end of class participates will take home a jar of Open your computer, blow out dust, hook up Featured artists will include ABBA, Bee Gees, The salsa. computer, anti-virus software check, install Windows Monkeys and Nancy Sinatra. Bring a step aerobic box Instructor: Lea Ann Larson updates, clean temporary files and cookies, download and water bottle please. MS162, Thur, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and defragment utilities. If you own a computer, you Instructor: Rana Weber Cost: $15 can't afford to miss this class! LM Gym, M/W, Oct. 21, 8 wks, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Instructor: Sean Reichle Cost: $32 (62+ $18) D7- PRESERVING 101.2 CANNING MEATS HS Comp Lab, Thur., Oct. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. -- $8 Please note: this class will not be held Nov 27. Learn the basics of pressure canning and how to Pre-registration is required. Payment due with registration. Checks made out to HPS. A separate check is required for each class. Knowing what to do when an emergency arises can be the difference between life and death. First Aid covers basic first aid essentials under AHA guidelines with hands on practice. In CPR, earn a two-year certification. Classes D1—D4 are all held in the HS Library. Computers continued from page 3 This is a hands on class for those of you who want to make healthy and flavorful meals but feel like there is C4– INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL not enough time in the day. Tips and recipes will be Excel offers accounting spreadsheets for business or home use. Learn basic techniques to manage expenses shared and our prepared creations can be enjoyed. Instructor: Haley Morrelli and budgets. Must be a proficient computer user. MS162, Tues., Sept. 24, 6 wks, 7-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Sean Reichle Cost: $36 (62+ $27) HS Comp Lab, Thru. Oct. 3, 6:30-8 p.m. -- $8 D5—HEALTHY COOOKING IN A HURRY! - NEW E2 – BODY SCULPTURE Life & Health preserve meat. The class will focus on canning wild game just in time for hunting season. Participates will learn safe food handling while preparing meat and processing it using the USDA safe practices for home preserving. The class will also cook a nutritious meal with canned meats. At the end of class participates will take home a jar of canned meat. Instructor: Lea Ann Larson MS162, Tues, Oct. 12, 9:00 a.m.—1:00p.m. Cost: $18 Get a jump start and beat holiday weight gain, slim down for that winter beach vacation, or improve your overall health! This class will provide a total body workout including warm-up, cardio and floor work along with a cool down. Bring a mat to class. Instructor: Sandy Evans LM Gym, M/W, Sept. 24, 10 wks, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $34 (62+ $18) Please note: this class will not be held Nov 27 E4 – CARDIO FOR HEALTH D1 – FIRST AID – AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Wed., Oct 9, 6:00-9:30 p.m. Wed., Oct 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cost: $20 D2 – CPR – AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Wed., Oct. 16, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. -- $15 D3 – FIRST AID & CPR CLASSES Wed., Oct. 9, 6:00-9:30 p.m. Wed., Oct . 16, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Cost $30 Please note: Register early. There has been a lot of interest in this class. D4– HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CPR—NEW Wed., Oct. 23, 6:00-9:30 p.m. Cost $20 Pre-registration is required. A Liability Waiver is required for all exercise classes. Payment is due with registration. Checks made out to HPS. A separate check is required for each class. Wellness & Fitness E5- AQUA AEROBICS E1 – YOGA FOR RELAXATION Gain flexibility and freedom of movement while improving circulation, respiration and digestion. Postures to release stiffness and tension while helping to renew energy and maintain health will be the focus. A yoga exercise mat is required. Class is co-ed. Instructor: Keshia Reichle LM Gym, T/Th, Sept. 23, 12 wks, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $46 (62+ $26) Please note: this class will not be held Nov 27. This is an upbeat, physical water workout at the Havre City Pool. Water buoyancy has been shown to make exercise less stressful on the body's joints thus getting the benefit of aerobics without the stress on the body. Non-swimmers welcome. Co-ed class. Instructor: Crysandra Allard & Casey George Havre City Pool, T/Th, Oct. 22 , 8 wks, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $28 (62+ $18) Please note: this class will not be held Oct. 31 & Nov 28. Will teach basic exercises using ONLY the body. Learning how to train smarter and not harder!! Instructor: Amanda Solomon NASM Cert. personal Trainer TBA, Wed., Sept. 25, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $8 E6– INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL TRAINING— NEW Havre Daily News, Sept. 13 / Hi-Line Shopper, Sept. 18, 2013 –– 5 Registration September 16-20 Registration September 16— 20 Wellness & Fitness contd. from page 4 LIFESTYLE FITNESS COACHING—NEW These seminar classes touch on five critical aspects of lifestyle fitness coaching. Take them all or the ones that interest you. A one time charge of $10 is due at the first class you participate in for a workbook used during all five seminars. Instructor: Amanda Solomon NASM Cert. Personal Trainer E7– LIVING A HEALTHY BALANCED LIFESTYLE During this class you will discuss the value of living a life full of balance in every aspect of life, not just with the body. The heart and mind have just as much of a apart in bringing about a healthy and balanced lifestyle. TBA, Wed., Sept. 25, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $8 E8– DESIGN YOUR BODY Be equipped with the necessary fitness tools to set yourself up for optimum success in your daily life. TBA, Wed., Oct. 2, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $8 E9-PREPARING YOUR FOOD Learn how to build your own menu and find healthy foods to suit your lifestyle. TBA, Wed., Oct. 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $8 E10-ALIGNING YOUR MIND You are a priority! Implement time management skills to better refine your fitness plan. TBA, Wed., Oct. 16, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $8 E11– IGNITE YOUR HEART Discover how to address the bad habits tripping up your fitness success. Your heart needs consistency and motivation to reach your goals. What motivates you? TBA, Wed., Oct. 23, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $8 Community & Schools Pre-registration is required. H1– COMMUNITY MEETING As Superintendent of Havre Public Schools, I would like to invite you to a community meeting to discuss the upcoming bond election for renovations at Sunnyside Elementary School and Havre High School. The meeting will be held on September 23rd and we will start at the High School at 6:30 p.m.—7:15 p.m. and then go on to Sunnyside Elementary School at 7:15 p.m.—8:00 p.m. I hope to see you at this community meeting. No Cost. Meeting lead by: Mr. Andy Carlson Mon., Sept. 23, 6:30—8:00 p.m. Location: HS Auditorium Pre-registration is required. Payment is due with registration. Checks made out to HPS. A separate check is required for each class. Great Outdoors F1 – BEAR PAW HIKE Enjoy the beauty of nature and the splendor of fall colors with a guided tour of Beaver Creek Park by Charles Gallus. Bring a snack and water. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately. Participants will meet at HS and will travel by vehicle/ carpool to the Park. Instructor: Charles Gallus Sat., Sept. 28, 12:30-3 p.m. — $8 F2—HEAR THE ELK CALL—NEW Travel to the Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area located in the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. Nearly 500 elk congregate in this area offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. Transportation provided. Meet at HS Parking Lot Sat., Sept. 28, 2:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $22 Classes continued on page 8. Community Education Registration Fall 2013 Community Education Registration Form Class ______________________________________#______ Class ______________________________________#______ Name ____________________________________________ St./PO Address _____________________________________ Email _____________________________________________ Ph/Day ___________________Ph/Eve __________________ Are you at least 18 years old? ______yes _____ no Walk In Monday—Friday September 16—20 Robins Administration Building 425 6th Street 8 AM to 4 PM On Line www.havre.k12.mt.us Email email@example.com Phone 265-4356 ext. 331 Mail Havre Public Schools Community Education Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501 Please register September 16-20! All students must register prior to starting a class. In order to prepare, instructors of all classes need to know how many students are attending. Low enrollment may cause a class to be cancelled and several classes have limited enrollment available. If a cla ss is cancelled, you will be notified. If you won't be able to attend a class in which you have registered for, please call and cancel so there is room for someone else. Classe s are held at the High School (HS), Middle School (MS), Lincoln McKinley (LM), Sunnyside (SS), Highland Park (HP), and the Community Pool. Please follow instructions when reg istering for a class. Payment is due registration week. Liability waivers are required for participation in Community Education classes. Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes. REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be made only if you notify the Community Education office at 265-4356 x 6716 five (5) days prior to the class starting and ten(10) days for classes involving the instructor purchasing supplies. If a class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment, you will be notified and refunded any payments you have made. A $30 fee will be charged for bounced checks. 6 — Havre Daily News, Sept. 13 / Hi-Line Shopper, Sept. 18, 2013 In April, Karen Nave, who was named Teacher of the Year 2012, had the pleasure of introducing Havre Public Schools' 2013 Teacher of the Year. Three outstanding educators were nominated for this award; Ms. Jacki Kannberg (Havre Middle School Social Studies Teacher), Ms. Vicky Michaels (Sunnyside Fourth Grade Teacher) and Mr. Scott Filius (Havre High Social Studies Teacher and Wrestling Coach). Special Education Teacher, Karen Nave, said during her introduction, "Standing up here is a very humble experience, and humble is one of the words I would use to describe this next year's Teacher of the Year." Ms. Nave was referring to none other than Scott Filius. Nave continued by saying, "Other adjectives that come to mind, as well as the minds of students and peers, are: innovative, passionate, unassuming, positive, leader, kind and disciplined. After many years of teaching, Scott continues to work tirelessly to increase content knowledge. He also advocates for students and their success, sets high expectations for self and his students, and recognizes that a teacher has the power to change lives. While our school district may get excited when one of our sports teams wins a championship, we truly have an education champion in the perScott Filius, 2013 Teacher of the Year son of Mr. Scott Filius." Scott was nominated by Vicki Proctor (Havre High Business Teacher) for this honor. Quoting from her letter of nomination, "The best way to describe Scott Filius is through his students. This is their lexicon: innovative, eloquent, intelligent, interesting, entertaining, happy all of the time, outgoing, caring, passionate, he is like a father to a big family called his team; he makes me laugh as I learn, nice, organized, disciplined, cool, kind, he would do anything he could do to help a student, and he makes learning simple." Proctor continued by saying, "Scott 's peers appreciate his hard work to stay current in his field, his willing desire to help when asked, and his unassuming leadership that remains positive in any situation. He believes in his role as a teacher and a teacher's ability to change lives and he takes this to heart in any interaction he has with a student. Scott believes in his students and his students 'feel' this and then learn to 'know' their own talents; they are then able to accept the gift given to them by their teacher, the gift of self-empowerment. Often students do not know how to accept this gift." With regard to his coaching Proctor added, "While the school district may be excited about a team's championship trophy, Mr. Filius has his focus grounded in his students. In his coaching talents, he emphasized talented unity, energized progress and the desire of his team to be more than they were the day before. The trophy is the incidental that happens along the way when there is a GREAT teacher in the classroom." Mr. Filius has been employed as a social studies teacher for 21 years. He earned his bachelor's degree from Montana State Northern, then known as Northern Montana College. Scott taught in Driggs, Idaho from 1992 until 1995 after which he moved to Havre. Havre Public Schools has been fortunate to have Scott employed as a history teacher for the past 17 years. Scott was influenced to become a teacher through his high school coach. He states he chose the area of history, "Because I liked it." He continued by saying, "I like dealing with the kids." During his time off Scott enjoys coaching in the offseason, hunting and fishing. Scott is married to Havre Middle School Physical Education Teacher, Kari Filius. Together they have two daughters and one son, Peyton (17), Sadie (9), and Parker (15). Scott Filius Teacher of the Year 2013 Congratulations Scott Filius Teacher of the Year 2013 Havre Daily News, Sept. 13 / Hi-Line Shopper, Sept. 18, 2013 –– 7 The Havre Public School elected Board of Trustees and Officers are as follows: Darlene Bricker - Board Chair Harvey Capellen - Board Vice-Chair Aileen Couch Cindy Erickson Ed Hill Theresa Miller Norman Proctor Curtis Smeby This group of volunteer Board members represent the community of Havre in the governance of the entire Havre District 16 & A, which is two separate legal entities of an Elementary District and High School District. They take their responsibility and obligations as a Trustee very seriously and put in many hours of their time ensuring that the needs and desires of their constituency are addressed within the laws of the federal government, the State of Montana, their own policy, and guidance as ligated in courts of law that apply to public education. The Board of Trustees are always concerned and attuned to what happens in our schools and at the school and classroom levels as well. DISTRICT ACTION PLANS FOR 2013-2014 • • • • • Finalization of K-5 Standards Based Report Card Finalization of Gifted and Talented Handbook Science Curriculum Health Enhancement Curriculum Continuation of : Communication Arts Curriculum Review 8 — Havre Daily News, Sept. 13 / Hi-Line Shopper, Sept. 18, 2013 HRDC PRESENTS: For further information or to pre-register call District 4 HRDC at 265-6743 and ask for ext. 1110 or ext. 1112. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FIRST AID/CPR CLASS Certification is for 2 yrs. Open to community members Instructor: Shawna Billmayer Sat., 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m., Sept. 28 Cost: $35 Sat., 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m., Oct. 12 Cost: $35 Sat., 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m., Dec. 28 Cost: $35 Location: HRDC Board Room. Please use North door. DRUG ENDANGERED CHILDREN Learn the effects of substance abuse on children and explore ways that communities can work together to build partnerships. Instructor: Dana Geary, MT Department of Justice Wed., Oct. 23, 6:30—9:30 p.m. FREE Location: HRDC Activity Room LEARN THE SIGNS: ACT EARLY This three part series will explore the developmental milestones of infant, toddler and preschool children and resources available to support providers and families track development and recognize warning signs of developmental delays in young children. Instructor: Arlys Williams & MSU-N nursing students Oct. 9, 16 & 30. 7:00—9:00 p.m. $15 fee Location: HRDC Activity Room HRDC PARENTING CLASSES POSITIVE SOLUTION FOR FAMILIES ( FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 5) This four session parenting workshop is designed to help parents promote positive and effective parenting behaviors, which will in turn promote children's social and emotional development and address the challenging behavior and mental health needs of children birth to age five. These sessions are designed to give parents general information on key strategies that may be used with all children. Please call 265-6743 ext. 1109 or 1110 for more information or to pre-register for classes. Instructor: Kathy Leeds Mon. Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28. 6:00—8:00 p.m. FREE thanks to funding from United Way of Hill County. Location: HRDC Activity Room HRDC PARENTING CLASS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGE 6-12 Parent classes are currently being scheduled. Parents will gain an understanding of child development and learn about age appropriate expectations of children. Please call 265-6743 ext. 1109 or 1110 for more information on dates and times for this class. ADULT BASIC LITERACY AND EDUCATION Classroom is open M, T, TH. 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. and 1:00—5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Intake and TABE testing are completed each Wed. beginning at 9:00 a.m. or at 1:00 p.m. For more information please call Fawn or Maggie at 265-6743 x 1198 Havre-Hill County Library New and used book sale Sept. 19—22 Th/F 8:00-8:00, S/S 12:00-5:00 Books & Babies—Wed. @ 10:15 Story Time Wed. @ 10:30 & 3:30 Call 265-2123 or visit www.mtha.mt.lib.org for more information. Red Ribbon Week October 23—31 The campaign is designed with all ages and regions in mind and focuses on: Creating an awareness of the problems related to substance abuse. Building community coalitions to implement substance abuse prevention strategies; Supporting substance abuse free lifestyles; and Encouraging neighborhood prevention planning activities. Support your students and community during Red Ribbon week. For information contact the Boys & Girls Club at 265-6206 $25/year membership—offers use of: Games Room Snack Bar Technology Center Special Programs/Events Performing Arts Center Health & Fitness Center Teen Center Education Center Arts & Crafts Center Life Skills Center Call 265-6206 for more information Havre Public Schools/Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Line After-School Homework for students in grades 1-8 (3-5 pm) The Learning Center will reinforce and enhance the skills and knowledge young people learn at school during hours they spend at the Boys and Girls Club. Club staff will create opportunities for "High -yield learning activities." Computer equipment available with priority given for homework. 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Product DescriptionSkareb remains Manitou's best cross-country fork for '05, and the Elite remains the most economical way to get into a superlight fork on the market. Built on the same chassis as the Skareb Platinum, the Elite shares a hollow crown, 28.6mm anodized aluminum stanchions, and magnesium Reverse Arch casting with it's top-of-the-line brethren.
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|Reviews 1 - 9 (9 Reviews Total)
User Reviews
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2006
Strengths: Light, adjustable, doesn't bottom out, RELIABLE
Weaknesses: A bet flexible, but it's a 4 inch compared to my previous 3 inch fork.
Bottom Line:
Note: the previous use who complained about the fork after changing to a stiffer is NOT using a Manitou Skareb fork. All skareb forks are air sprung...you can't change a spring in an air fork.
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid: $200.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Manitou SX-R, Marzocchi Z-3 Bomber, Rock Shox Judy SL long travel, Minatou Minute 2:00, Manitou 6, Rock ShoxJudy J4.
Bike Setup: Jamis Dakar Sport, Cane Creek AD 10, xt-lx drivetrain, Mavic crossmax, crossride wheels, xt v-brakes..you get the idea.
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2006
Strengths: Light, Responsive, PLUSHHHH, Adjustable, Great seals
Weaknesses: None yet
Bottom Line:
In terms of feel they are uber supple and the rebound adjustment is very good giving a big range from pogo stick style to shlurpy super slow and everywhere in between. You will also need an air pump to properly set these up for your weight - I prefer this to a spring shock as it's infinitely more adjustable. There has been no air loss which leads me on to...
The Evil Genius seals...they are superb - 3 months after buying the forks and with a LOT of wet muddy rides later the forks are still working like new. If they can stand up to our grimy UK conditions they can stand up to anything. Considering most other forks I have owned have locked up at the first sign of mud and water that's pretty impressive - You won't need boots with these - trust me.
All round they are everything I could ask for in a fork - loopy light, proper plush, super supple and minimal maintenance. Awesome job Manitou!
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Similar Products Used: Manitou SX Ti, Rock Shox Quadra, Pace RC35, Manitou Splice Super and a few others
Bike Setup: XTC hardtail with XT/LX FSA XC300 hoops and Skarebs - cross country flier!!
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2006
Good light, dependable fork. I got the 100mm travel. I had a Marzzochi Bomber MX Pro, but it was awfully heavy, I found out. The Skareb Elite 05 was the lightest suspension fork made that year.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $255.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Rockshox Judy, Marzocchi MX Pro
Bike Setup: 2004 Trek Fuel 100, Full XTR
Date Reviewed: November 12, 2005
Strengths: Low maintenance, light, stable
Weaknesses: bobs when standing
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid: $390.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA.com
Similar Products Used: stock Marzochi & RST
Bike Setup: Schwinn Rocket2 w/ the Manitou Skareb Fork, Cane Creek Cloud 9 rear shock, Shimano clipless pedals
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2005
Strengths: Not too heavy
Weaknesses: Too much bob, I replaced the spring for a firm one as described in the manual and it had no effect! Riding on easy downhill section with ruts shock bottoms out easily. I weigh 95kg and am 6' 3" tall.
Bottom Line:
It is obvious that the fork is really 'air' sprung that uses a spring at the last level like a bump stop in a car. Changing this spring has no real effect in dampening through normal movement!
If you weigh over 70kg I would not reccomend this fork as its dampening is far too weak.
A weak shock will bottom out throwing the riders weight forward and potentially over the front of the bike...
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: ONYA
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Judy TT and SL
Bike Setup: 2005 Giant XTC2 LE
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2005
Strengths: Light, Good Feel. Importantly Manitou's Customer Service.
Weaknesses: Negative reviews for Skareb Comp 2003. I can't find review for Skareb Comp 04, and 05. Real weaknesses of the fork not found yet.
Bottom Line:
After returning home, first thing I did was to log on MTBR and see what the other riders say about this fork. I couldn't find any review on Skareb Comp 04 & 05, so I went to older model and found some reviews for Skareb Comp 03.
It was terrible. After reading the reviews, my heart almost dropped to the bottom. Most of the reviews were complaining about the weakness of the Reverse Arch that breaks easily, that¡¦s dangerous! I was worry and dare not fix the fork! After consideration, I decided to write to Manitou asking for clarification on the issues. They replied! They reply to a customer from Malaysia! They asked me to check if there is a ¡§04¡¨ letters marked in between the Disc Brake Posts. I checked my fork and I found the ¡§04¡¨ letters there. And the meaning of ¡§04¡¨ in between the Disc Brake Posts is that my fork has their best revised outer casting on it and should have no problems with it. So, if your fork has the same ¡§04¡¨ on it, you should not worry.
I fixed the fork and started to ride, so far so good, light, responsive. And I think it should be able to give me even better feel after it brakes in, I think it will takes around 20 riding hours. Compare to those I tried before, the Manitou Skareb Comp 80mm is good.
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Purchased At: This Review Is For Skareb Comp
Similar Products Used: SID, Reba.
Bike Setup: Scoot Scale complete build-up
Date Reviewed: July 21, 2005
Strengths: Light, stiff, smooth, easy to adjust/ service, looks really cool.
Weaknesses: Manitou expects you to go online and download the entire owners manual in PDF. A little bit of a pain, but no big deal. The other minor detail is that the seals don't hold lube that well, so if you ride a lot, you have to keep pouriong lube in to stop it from sounding kinda funky.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $240.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Everything. SID (Every bit as stiff as an overcooked noodle), Fox Fx 100 (I couldn't overcome the inerta valve on the &*@#!*^* thing, no matter how hard I tried. Only went 40mm into the travel on a 18 mile ride)Marzocchi Marathon (Nice, but expensive), and a Fox Vanilla, which was really sweet.
Date Reviewed: May 4, 2005
Strengths: Light, Easy to change rebound and air pressure, looks, stiffness, no elastomers/springs to replace (just add more air!), build quality, reputation
Weaknesses: Travel is quite soft even at 140 psi (I weigh 195 lbs), poor documentation, oil is expensive and can be difficult to find, you have to buy a $25 pump to monitor/maintain air pressure, no lockout.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $380.00
Purchased At: Bike Zone- Greece, NY
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Quadra 21R, and then after an upgrade to Mountain Speed Speed Springs.
Bike Setup: A totally rebuilt (in 2005) '95 GT Avalanche: LX HolloTech II crank, XT front and rear derailleurs, Sun Mach IV rims with XT hubs, LX 9 speed cassette, LX shifters, Easton EC70 carbon fibre handlebar and Easton EA70 stem, Ritchey Logic Scuzzy Logic Comp headset, XTR brake levers, CatEye Enduro computer, Magellan Explorist 200 GPS, WTB Velociraptor 2.1 tires, LX V-Brakes, Shimano M737 clipless pedals, Selle Italia Gel flow carbon fibre seat, Rock Shox suspension seatpost, '05 Skareb Elite fork
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2004
Strengths: Easy to adjust the air pressure and the rebound
Weaknesses: None yet
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: RST fork on last bike
Bike Setup: NRS2 2005 with Fox Float R AVA rear shock and Hayes Hydro brakes
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This book places the emphasis on basic mathematical information and practical examples; provides an aide memoir for people who only occasionally have to do calculations as part of their work; give reference charts; enables a member of health service staff to use a calculator accurately; gives health science students basic background information especially those who study physics as part of their training. Emphasis is mainly on physiotherapy and sport and manual therapies, though can also be used by nurses and radiographers.
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Graphs. The range. Probability. Ranking sets of scores. Frequency distribution. The mean. The median. The mode. Measures of central tendency. Normal distribution. andard deviation. Pie charts. Bar charts. Histograms. Scattergrams. Correlation. Which statistical test? Sign test. Wilcoxon test. Simple chi-square test. Complex chi-square test. Mann-Whitney U test. t-Test for related samples. t-Test for unrelated samples. Statistical glossary.
Section 2: Practical exercises
Drug dosages. Diluting solutions. Drip infusion. Converting weight. Surface area. Body mass index. Power. Mechanical work. Speed. Velocity. Force-time graphs. Accelerated motion. Acceleration. Newton's law of motion. Dynamic equilibrium. Momentum. Moments. Force. Displacement. Torque. Coefficient of restitution. Sensitometry. Exposure factors.
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October 6th, 2007 #121
yall kick azz
thanx fo posting im gonna try some mo pen work but i ant given up on the digi i always take to much on but if i dont go for it 100% i wont get where im go'n i have a lot of respect for all of yall and yall help me out with more than just art thankyou bla bla bla
Hide this ad by registering as a memberOctober 6th, 2007 #122
The knight is looking WAY better
October 6th, 2007 #123
On that last night it looks like You should have started with bigger brushed and really blocked down some firm foundations to the piece before you moved onto smaller brushes. I might be wrogn since im still new to dig but thats what it looks like to me. Anyway cool sketchbook keep it up man.
Also thanks for all the comments on mine sorry I hadn't got round to postin here before.
October 7th, 2007 #124
Thanks for the visit! By the way I posted some new
character with health problems, if you have any advice
Nice progress on the knight.
Good luck,
October 7th, 2007 #125
That rider looks pretty slick
October 7th, 2007 #126
Knight on horse is looking great. Only thing i see that looks weird is the size of the ribcage area seems too big. I dunno though, there may be horses like that. Looking good!
October 8th, 2007 #127
thanx yall
the horse is just doing this yoga breathing exercise he picked up this is just a 20 min digisketch no ref
October 9th, 2007 #128
Nice progress on the knight, try tightening up that envo, its a nice start bro. Keep it up.
October 9th, 2007 #129
Thx for your comment in my sketchbook!
Your last post with the knight is fantastic. Keep it up!
October 11th, 2007 #130
thanx 4 the love
heres another idea in the works this sat i hope to try and tighten as many pics as i can most of my pics take about 20-30 min i like to see what i could do in a few hours
October 11th, 2007 #131
On the portrait, the face is looking good, but the nose seems to be turned up just a tad bit too much.
On the Mecha, its a little difficult to make out the head, but otherwise its really fantastic.
October 11th, 2007 #132
the horse looks much better with the hind legs extended the mec is looking good too
October 11th, 2007 #133
wow nice work bro the texturing is really great on that last one
Also i am really digging the dedication you have put into that knight peice kep it up bro and Ill see you around ohh and I updated btw
October 11th, 2007 #134
the last painting of the woman the eye socket looks better. keep it up
New Sketchbook
Old Sketchbook
"I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do." -Leonardo Da Vinci
October 12th, 2007 #135
thanx yall
trying to work this chacter out before i make a pic this was an earlyier thumb bye the way the emaginary girl is a snobe thats why her nose is turned up ha ha (good eye krigbrann)my gaol was to socket her eye in less than 20 min my spelling sucks 8)
October 14th, 2007 #136
some mo quickies
the cherry ref was of my phone
October 14th, 2007 #137
i like the looseness and the palette of this one..
check the Tensai Tokyo Sketch Thread (Sketchbook)
check the Tensai Cityscapes Thread (Finally Finished)
Originally Posted by strych9ine
October 14th, 2007 #138
thx for stopping by my sb. man, you've gotten so much better in a short period of time. good going!
cya later and keep it up!
October 14th, 2007 #139
hey bro I have the same pic on my cell too, but I like the pic/animation of the lighter better lol
but ya great work I will echo whats bee said you have improved a lot bro nice job, really digging the black&white thumbnail things
keep it up and btw I have updated
October 14th, 2007 #140
ey grandmassa,
nice work here. especially like the two from the top of this side. nice mood and colours.
working from ref pays of.
October 15th, 2007 #141
Dig the new works. I see improvement. Watch the guy's beard - the parts on the shadow side of his face should be in shadow too.
October 16th, 2007 #142
the cherries looks good, nice sense of form though it could use some sharp edges as it seems a little blurry to me, but it could be me, I got bad eye sight
October 16th, 2007 #143
OldNoobie is right the cherries need sharper edges. keep'em coming
New Sketchbook
Old Sketchbook
"I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do." -Leonardo Da Vinci
October 18th, 2007 #144
thanx yall
great crits im gonna try to use em on this new pic the subject should keep me interested its still needs a lot of work but im alwasy glutin 4 punishment 8)
October 18th, 2007 #145
Wowza, nice work on the last one! FINISH IT hehe
Good jeebus. Looking through your earlier works as well! You are great!!
Keep 'em comin' for sure!!
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October 18th, 2007 #146
Simplify your values a little - define the light and shadow sides more clearly before you worry about subtle values. Also her skin tone in the light side needs more orange - yours is a little undersaturated. (That's a good change of pace though!) Drawing-wise... her abs need to follow the form more - you'rs look like they're attached to a flat surface - they should have an overall round form as well as their rounded muscular shape. (part of that would be solved simplifying your values) Left breast is a little to big on top - check the angle from the tops of the breasts. Also check the angle on her right arm - you it bending in a little too much before the elbow. Lastly, the angle on her necklaces is too horizontal - it should follow the angle of her neck/clavicle more.
I still reccomend drawing girls from life - that way you learn to draw muscle and skin instead of pixels that have been messed with digitally. At any rate, i see improvement on your new digital compared to previous ones. Keep up the hard work!
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Hey nice works and studies in here so far, nice guy on the horse with the crazy helmet! hehe
with the portrait I suggest a good dose of life drawing, but maybe more importantly studying a book of anatomy and the planes of the face
try to find those planes on your own face and be familiar with key points/muscles like the muscle that goes around the mouth, ones that go around the eyes, and that one plane from your cheekbone to the mouth, or whatever... hahaha you know what i mean
study and squint at people in real life! look at basic shapes and planes... just try not to be creepy about it ; )
oh yeah and ps: look at how OTHER artists depict the portrait as well!!
October 18th, 2007 #148
You got some pretty nice stuff here, man, Keep it up! I also loved that self portrait of yours.
and thanks for visiting my sketchbook! ^ ^
October 18th, 2007 #149
heh..the boobs have more "life" than her face....it's too mechanical. Needs some TLC there, too, y'know.
I'm drawing a blankin my sketchbook, that is
Ye-ha! I actually completed my site.Check it out
October 18th, 2007 #150
wow, I really love the old man in the turban, he has a great expression. Also, the belt on that last painting is dying to become a knife of some kind. You could easily turn her into a saucy cavewoman of sorts.
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