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PIPELINERS UNION 798 Volume XLIII, Number 2 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2008 www.local798.org Steward School 2008 Pipeliners Union 798 4823 S. 83rd E. Ave. P.O. Box 470798 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tulsa, OK 74147-0798 PH: 918/622-1900 Once again, Steward 2008 is finished, and the week was a complete success. FAX: 918/627-9327 Although the annual charity golf tournament rained out on Tuesday morning, the event still raised over $11,775.00 due to the generosity of our hole sponsors and Please visit the the players participation. Anyone who paid to play will be rescheduled to play a Local 798 Web Site at www.local798.org round for free, if they choose to, on Thursday the 11th of September. The barbeque for updated pre-job on Tuesday hosted by Lincoln Electric and cooked by the Mathis family was information another great hit, thanks to all who helped. BUSINESS MANAGER Wednesday morning opened up the session with a total of 669 signed in and Daniel C. Hendrix ready to immerse themselves into the National Pipeline Agreement. Director of Pipeline & Gas Distribution, Phil Stephenson gave a short opening statement, applauding the strides that our FINANCIAL SECRETARY- TREASURER Local has made and congratulated us on gaining our autonomy back. International Representative Jim Moss David L. Barnett was recognized and was bestowed with honorary membership into Local 798. Jim also spoke on all the hard work that the officers, agents, and the membership had performed and congratulated everyone on the end results. He also PRESIDENT added that he was proud of the fact that 798 was now out of trusteeship and the friendships and relations that he had Preston Richard built here will forever remain, even though his role as trustee is over. VICE PRESIDENT Thursday we were honored to have United Association Assistant General President, Stephen Kelly as our Wade Pilgreen guest speaker. Mr. Kelly was years ago a 798 member and a pipeliner. Therefore, he understands our craft, and can RECORDING SECRETARY relate to the lifestyles and daily struggles of being a pipeliner. The retiree dinner on Thursday night was an evening Guy Williams filled with great entertainment and attended by over 700 guests. Retirees with membership of 50 years or more were INSIDE GUARD honored. These men are our forefathers, and we stand on their shoulders as we proceed in our mission. It was a Bob Fatherree great honor to have them in our presence, and I thank them for attending. EXECUTIVE BOARD On Friday, the session covered the Pension, Health, and 401k plans, and was well attended and very informative. Paul Davis At noon on Friday, Miller Electric hosted the annual crawfish boil at the Local 798 Training Center. I'm not sure Larry Edwards how many attended, but we had 1500 lbs. of crawfish and all the trimmings, and not a single tail was left over. A Charlie Garrett big thank-you to all who helped cook and serve, it all went very smooth. The most reverent and emotional event Mitch Leihr of the week was when the Memorial Wall was dedicated to the Local in memory of our fallen brothers and sisters. FINANCE COMMITTEE I can't begin to describe the feeling as the color guard presented the American flag and the wall was unveiled. Buster Chapman This beautiful monument will live on for generations to come. What an awesome task and undertaking. Thank-you, Billy W. Hawkins Ladies of 798! Ronnie Hill The meeting on Friday night was attended by 365 members and the state of your union and work outlook was pre- EXAMINING BOARD sented. The new Dispatch policies also were unveiled and discussed along with the substance abuse policy per the Mike Miller agreement. Mitch Pendergraft I believe everyone who attended the Steward School came away with a renewed sense of optimism and family. BUSINESS AGENTS Retired members and new members alike praised the direction that our local is headed. We are on solid ground and Chad Gilbert we intend to remain there. David and I have been working for months to prepare for this meeting, but it would not Chris Lancaster Black Schroeder have been possible without the diligent work of our inner office staff. I publicly would like to acknowledge two of Rick Taylor our office professionals, Renee' Taylor and Shelia Ledbetter for another outstanding performance and Steward Darrell Turner School. Also, I would like to thank the many volunteers that served their brothers and sisters in many capacities Phillip Wallace during this nearly week long event. I also want to thank President Preston Richard, and Inside Guard Bob Fatherree 798 ORGANIZERS for all the members that they assembled to carry out all the duties that go on behind the scenes that we sometimes Jerry Ryan take for granted. Our vendors, Miller Electric, Lincoln Electric, Mathey Dearman, and PFERD also did another outstanding job supporting the membership generously with their financial aid to the scholarship fund, but DISPATCHER most of all by giving of their time to assure that this event was the best it could be. Kevin Leeper As you can see from my report there are many things that happen around your Local Union. If you joined this union Dispatch Voicemail: 918/663-3200 only to have a service provided to you, you are missing the big picture. This is a family, not a temp service. We Dispatch FAX: want you to know this is your Local, and the more you participate the more you will benefit from it. Much like 918/610-2740 anything you join, such as a church, lodge, or hunting club, if you don't get involved you really don't know how much you are missing. I want to take this opportunity to personally invite you to your next Steward School, B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 2 April 8,9,10, 2009. Put this on your calendar now and share it way we can present a united front against our real problem: the with your contractor so they can share it with their clients. David non-union and anti-union element. So if you are a new member, and I plan to make as many job visits as our time will permit; we Welcome Aboard. We are proud you made a leap of faith to join look forward to visiting with each of you very soon. us and improve your standard of living for you and your family. The work outlook has not changed since my last report. 2008 If you have been around awhile, stick out your hand as a brother is shaping up to be larger than 2007. In January 2008, we or sister should, and make them feel welcome. As always I recorded 500,000 man hours and for February, we recorded over am proud to say "I work for you, the finest pipeliners 600,000 man hours; exceeding all previous records for those in the world" months since we started reporting hours through PIBF. Fraternally, One last thing, the first lesson everyone in the union learns comes from how they are treated by union brothers and sisters. Each member we gain makes us stronger. As we advance our membership and present our contractors with new manpower opportunities, we grow our family. We must all do our part to Daniel C. Hendrix welcome them into the ways of the 798 family. This is the only Business Manager Brothers and Sisters, It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to once again address you through our Blue Light Reports. It is especially pleasing this month because the Blue Light is back to the more traditional printing and appearance as it was for many years. Danny and I have decided to do the Blue Light on a bi-monthly basis at this time, with a full format similar to this issue. If the need arises, we can look at going back to a monthly publication; however, at this time we feel the bi- monthly printing is the way to go. Local Union 798 is well on its way to achieving the financial goals that were set only one year ago. We are growing stronger by the week, and with the membership's continued commitment we can achieve these goals in the very near future. While I am on the subject, I have been asked by some members if our Business Agents, Organizers, Dispatcher, and Danny and I pay working assessments. The answer is a resounding yes... we pay the same 6% working assessment and $.50 organizing assessment on our gross wages that the members pay while working on a job. Also, your elected officers have working and organizing assessments with- held from the amounts paid to them by the Local for their services during membership meetings. Our Local also just received a very positive audit report that was conducted by Salter & Company for the year of 2007. I am including in this article a copy of the auditor's notes to our accounting practices. The 2008 Steward School was a large success this year, and had a larger turn out than it has experienced in many years. The atmo- sphere was positive and the fellowship was unmatched by any that I can remember. If you were unable to attend, you missed out on some very informative and open question & answer sessions. That's all the more reason to make your plans now to attend next year. At this time, I would like to congratulate all of the Voluntary Fund Scholarship recipients for the hard work they displayed in their applications. The selection of the winning applicants is not made in this office. The applications are sent to a professor to rate the applicants from highest to lowest, and his selections are the ones we use. The top selection receives the $5000.00 scholarship, and the next ten each receive a $2000.00 scholarship award. By the time you receive this report there will have been three additional $2000.00 scholarships awarded in the name of Brother Bill Mathis. Bill passed away January 30, 2008 while working in Mississippi for H.C. Price. During the Steward School, the Mathis family, along with help from others, raised $9944.00 through raffles and donations received in Bill's name. The Mathis family requested three $2000.00 scholarships be given this year to the next three applicants in line on the professor's list, and the remaining amount be carried over until next year. We will have the names, and hope to have letters from the recipients in the next Blue Light Reports. As of this mailing, you should have received your new Local Union 798 Constitution and By-Laws, and the new Dispatch Policies of Local Union 798. They were mailed the week of April 30th to the address on file for each member. If you have not yet received this mailing, please contact my office to see if the address and telephone number you have on file is correct. The process is now set in motion to go forward with filing internal union charges on any outstanding initiation fees that are due in full as of May 15, 2008. The B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 3 new Constitution and By-Laws of Local Union 798 (Article 3, ready to improve their wages and benefits through a collective Section 21) charges me with the task of collecting these outstand- bargaining agreement. ing initiation fees. I have exhausted every other means possible Danny and I plan to start visiting jobs very soon and bringing to collect the remaining delinquencies. These individuals will information to the members in the field as we did last year. We have until June 15, 2008 to pay their initiations in full or I will feel this is an excellent opportunity for us to discuss everyday personally file charges on them. issues that affect each of us on a personal level on the Right of The number of workers belonging to unions rose in 2007 by Way. After all, we do realize that our membership and the work 311,000 to 15.7 million, as reported by the U.S. Department of performed on the right of way are the two main ingredients that Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a result, union membership this whole organization revolves around. So until then WORK as a share of the total work force rose last year for the first time in SAFE, WORK PROUD, WORK UNION. 25 years. This figure puts the total at 12.1 percent of American Fraternally, workers who work under a unionized agreement. Private sector industries with high unionization rates include transportation and utilities (22.1 percent), telecommunications (19.7 percent), and construction at (13.9 percent). Hopefully this is a good indica- David L. Barnett tor that our country is set for another boom in unionization, and Financial Secretary-Treasurer B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 4 APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 5 DARRELL TURNER AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, SC 256/463-7953 918/663-6520 Ext. 308 New pipeline construction mileage has reached peaks we have never experienced before. 2007 was a banner year for LU 798 with our members working some 7,000,000 man hours. 2008 prom- ises to exceed 2007's record with the continued laying of many large projects. In my jurisdiction, a number of projects are awarded and awaiting start. Gulf South Pipeline will lay some 200 miles of 42" in north Louisiana. The successful bidders are Price and Sheehan. Associated Pipeline and HC Price have success- 798 Business Agents fully contracted to lay approximately 100 miles of 36" in Mississippi for Texas Gas. 24-hour answering service Latex is under way on 96 miles of 42" mainline lay for Kinder Morgan. The pipe 918-663-6520 • 918-663-6521 gang should get started immediately after the Steward School (second week of April). Latex and Sheehan have also contracted with Kinder Morgan to lay extensive miles Business Agents' Reports of 36" in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama later this year. Sheehan will begin construction on 34 miles of 30" near West Palm Beach, Florida immediately after our steward school. A huge barometer for pipeline construction is our double jointing operations throughout the United States. Midwestern Pipeline's operation out of Panama City, PHILLIP W. WALLACE Florida, has contracted work that includes over 400 miles of large diameter pipe to AR, IA, KS, MN, MT, MO, NE, ND, OK, SD be double-jointed currently at that facility. Midwestern's facility near New Iberia, 501/724-5018 918/663-6520 Ext. 313 Louisiana has contracted to double joint over 28,000 welds immediately. These two facilities will employ UA 798 members all year and well into 2009. US Pipeline I am writing this report after attending the 2008 will bring its New York operations to Baker, Louisiana for a double joint project this Steward School. This was the best and most summer. HC Price will double joint 111 miles of 42" at a temporary rack to be built informative school ever. Thanks go out to all the near Augusta, Georgia. This rack will commence in early July. members and guests that took time to come to I want to also commend our contractors that continue to provide our members Tulsa during such busy times. with very good bread and butter jobs in the little inch market. We will have ample I want to congratulate every elected officer on work in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida this summer on pipe diameters 4" through taking part in this past election. We have a team 16". Jobs include 12 miles of 10" near Milledgeville, Georgia; 22 miles of 10" near of officers that have this Local in their heart and Mt. Vernon, Alabama; 5 miles of 4" at Griffin, Georgia; and about 5 miles of 12" in mind, to take 798 into the future. west Atlanta that will last well into the fall. Big Warrior is doing the lion's share of Danny Hendrix and David Barnett have the this work. I have just recently signed Wilco Pipeline of Lafayette, Louisiana, and leadership qualities to regain the respect that 798 they are vigorously pursuing work throughout the southeast. CBC, out of Goldonna, Pipeliners deserve. They can't do it alone. They need every officer, welder, journey- Louisiana, is also successfully winning small inch jobs across Louisiana in a very man, and helper to step up to the plate for their Local. competitive market. We have the Director of Pipeline and Distribution Phil Stephenson as a friend Work in the bidding stages includes a 36" project in southwest Alabama, some and brother in the U.A. Phil has Tom Gross from LU 597 working in the Pipeline 80 miles of 16" in south Florida, and some 42" in southwest Mississippi. Department with him now. Phil and Tom are true friends and brothers of Pipeliners In closing I am proud to report that we have some 17 jobs underway in my Local Union 798. jurisdiction and the pipeline year has just barely begun. I also want to thank General President Bill Hite for sending James P. Moss to our Local as Trustee. It took two years of his life to come to Tulsa and face the problems CHRIS LANCASTER that needed to be fixed. I can't say enough for Jim Moss. He had the toughest assignment of his life to come up with a plan to save this Local. Most of the IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, TN membership didn't realize the trouble we were in, and how close we were to losing 731/549-3300 918/663-6520 Ext. 303 our Local. I would like to start by stating what an honor I want to thank Jim and Jenee Moss for the sacrifice for the last two years, while it is to serve the membership of this great local Jim steered this local back on course. I also want to congratulate Jim for this union. I would also like to congratulate the newly appointment to the U.A. as International Representative for the states of Alaska, elected officers and extend my sincere apprecia- Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Pipeliners Local Union 798 has a friend tion to those that ran but were not elected. It is a and honorary brother member that will always have 798 in his heart. pleasure and a privilege to serve in an organiza- I would like to thank Norma Kay Hendrix and Nicole Barnett and the Ladies of tion where every member has a right to express 798 for the hard work on the memorial wall. The dedication of the wall was very their views and ideas and run for office. emotional and heartfelt. Anyone that wasn't there to see this is encouraged to visit The work outlook is great in my area. The the wall when you are in Tulsa. Rockies Express will be coming through IL, IN and The work outlook in my area is starting to pick up. The big project is the Keystone OH this year and there will also be several smaller Pipeline. This is a three year project of 1450 miles of 30". Pipe availability is the projects as well. We will need a lot of welders, journeymen, and helpers this year. problem. This year, only 230 miles will be laid. Michels and Henkels & McCoy have If you know of someone working non-union and you think they would be a good the contract in North Dakota. 2009 will be the big push with about 700 miles laid. union member, I encourage you to have them contact me or the 798 office in Tulsa. 2010 will finish the project in Cushing, OK. Texas Gas has 157 miles of 36" I will be leaving soon for Steward School, and look forward to seeing you there. in Arkansas. H.C. Price and Associated have contracts for this work. Start date If I can be of any help, please feel free to call me. is undetermined. I have held the following pre-jobs: New Pre-jobs: Dover Contracting Midwest Pipeline Services Various maintenance work for Columbia and Dominion Gas. Little Rock, AR. 81 miles of 36" double joint. Welder Foreman: Guy Gregory. Job Apex Pipeline Steward: Mike Western. 80,000' of 20". Welder Foreman: Richard Swiger. Spreadman: Robert Keaton. B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 6 Miller Pipeline BLACK SCHROEDER 18 miles of 12" in Amelia, OH. Welder Foreman: Jim Tyson. Spreadman: TX Tim Dunn. 409/753-2264 918/663-6520 Ext. 308 Patterson & Wilder I am writing this report in Crockett, Texas where 25,000' of 16" in Wadesboro, NC. Welder Foreman: Tim Parson. Spreadman: we have a picket on Willbros RPI. They have Mike Hyman. 60 miles of 24" for Kinder Morgan going from Contractor Rentals Crockett to Livingston. Brothers and Sisters, if 11 miles of 36" in Lockborne, OH. Welder Foreman: Bob Butterworth. you get caught working for a non-signatory con- Spreadman: Hubert Ross. tractor you will have charges filed on you. Local H.C. Price 798 is back in business with an executive board 9 miles of 30" in Byron Center, MI. Welder Foreman: Billy Parks. Spreadman: full of energy. Allen Collier. I would like to thank each and every one who attended the 2008 steward school. The contract was covered extensively, and there were a lot of CHAD GILBERT good questions. Everyone who attended should have come away with a complete AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, WY understanding of the NPLA. 970/565-8746 918/663-6520 Ext. 307 There are still around 16 jobs going in Texas. Rockford and Pipeline Constructors I would like to say "Congratulations" to all laid the pipe out just before the steward school. Michels, US Pipeline, and Henkels newly elected officers. It is a great time for our & McCoy are running procedures for several big projects at CRC-Evans and Local now that we are coming out of trusteeship Serimax in Houston Texas. I also have four Double Joint Racks still going in the and returning to self-governing. Houston area. As for the work out west, it is in full swing! We have several more large projects coming up that will start late May or early But with this abundance of work, there comes June. responsibilities for all of us. Recruiting and I am receiving a lot of phone calls. If you have not received a return call in a organizing must be on top of our lists. We must timely fashion, please call back. Make sure you have a good signal, speak clearly, continue to put pressure on nonunion contractors and always leave a number. by taking their qualified personnel and helping Hope to see everyone on the ROW this work season. our fair contractors man their work. This will enable us to grow and the nonunion to shrink in the market share. Brothers and Sisters, please do not hesitate to call with opinions, questions, or for help at any RICK TAYLOR time. Leave a message, and I will get with you as soon as possible. CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV New Pre jobs US pipeline 304/587-2191 918/663-6520 Ext. 314 Fabrication, Installation and modifications to Stations. Brothers and Sisters, I'm writing this report Rock Springs, Wyoming. Superintendent, Dana Bratcher. Welder Foreman, Andy while in Tulsa attending our annual Steward Clendenin. High Scale working 6-10s. School. This had to be one of the largest turnouts Alaska Continental in years. I was glad to have the opportunity to 3 miles 12 inch new lay. meet many of our new members. The fact these Albuquerque, New Mexico. Superintendent, Shorty Rhodes. Welder Foreman, new members made the trip to Tulsa proves they Keith Carr. High Scale working 6-10s. are interested in learning the UA Agreement and joining together to become a vital part of our Rockford Corp Local Union. 141 miles 36 inch. A Memorial Wall was erected and a Dedication Buckeye, Arizona. Superintendent, Mickey Langston. Welder Foreman, Mike Ceremony held this week to honor our members who have lost their lives while work- Cockrell. High Scale working 6-10s. ing on a pipeline job or traveling to or from a job. I would like to thank the Ladies of Gregory & Cook 798, our members and their families and the many others who have given their time, 9 miles 36 inch and 15.8 miles 36 inch loop work. money and prayers to see this Memorial built. It was a moving experience for all Farmington, New Mexico. Superintendent, Rex Green. Welder Foreman, Jeff who attended. Doyle. High Scale working 6-10s If I can assist you in any way please contact me through the answering service. Rockford Corp As Always: Be Safe! Be Proud! Be Union! 8500ft Take up and relay 26 inch and 8500 ft of 36 inch. New Pre-Jobs: Tucson, Arizona. Superintendent, Mickey Langston. Welder Foreman, Stan Foltz Welding Ltd. Spectra Energy. Campbell. High Scale working 6-10s. Take-up and Relay 24"- 30" and 36" pipe. Four (4) locations in Pennsylvania. Gregory & Cook Superintendent: Ranger Dorris. Welder Foreman: Gary Sanders. Job to start 95 miles 42 inch and 19.4 miles 36 inch. April 14, 2008 Prescott Valley, Arizona. Superintendent, Doyle Maggard. Welder Foreman, Phil U.S. Pipeline. Chapman. High Scale working 6-10s. Millennium Project, Liberty, New York. Double Joint. Approximately 100 miles Abercrombie LLC of 30" pipe. Superintendent/Welder Foreman: Randle Laffoon. Job to start Gathering lines Various sizes. April 2, 2008. Gillette, Wyoming. Superintendent, Joe Gayhart. Welder Foreman, Jim Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Bellinghausen. High Scale working 6-10s. NiSource. Pennsylvania & New York Anomaly work - 17 Cut-outs. 14" pipe. Abercrombie LLC Superintendent, Richard Hill. Welder Foreman: Shannon Sowards. Job to start 36 miles Various sizes new lay. April 4, 2008. Meeker, Colorado. Superintendent, John Grife. Welder Foreman, Wayne Knight. L.A. Pipeline Construction. Columbia Gas. High Scale working 6-10s. Logan, West Virginia. 7,689' of 16" pipe. Superintendent: Clyde Wade. Welder Michels Corp Foreman: Mac Ryan. Job to start April 14, 2008. 10.5 miles 6 inch Take up and Relay. L.A. Pipeline Construction. Columbia Gas. Safford, Arizona. Superintendent, David Armatoski. Welder Foreman, Zack Jones. Terra Alta, West Virginia. 10" Launchers and Receivers. Superintendent: Buck High Scale working 6-10s. Fitzwater. Welder Foreman: Rusty Lee. Job to start April 14,2008. B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 7 Steward Sc B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 8 chool 2008 B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 9 2007/2008 an emphasis in the area of worker's rights. Jenessa is the granddaughter of James S. and Adam is the grandson of Kenneth Hedges, a 53-year retired member of Local 798. Gay Carter of Haynesville, LA and the daughter of Pipeliners Voluntary Fund Lisa Carter. She married her high school sweet- Bridgett Himel graduated from the Univer- heart, Garron Hicks in 2006. sity of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts Degree Scholarships Awarded James S. Carter is a retired 39-year member of in Latin American Studies in 2006, a Masters of Local 798. Education in Social and The Pipeliners Voluntary Fund Scholarship Comparative Analysis Program is pleased to announce the following Joel Crowden graduated from the Arkansas of Education in 2007. winners. These students successfully completed School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts She is currently work- the scholarship program requirements and were in Hot Springs, AR in 2005. As a student there, ing on her Doctorate selected as the highest-ranking applicants. The he won first place in at the University of recipients were chosen by an independent evalua- Chemistry at the Arkan- Pittsburgh. tor that scored the applicants according to factors sas State Science Fair She has received such as their grade point average, the difficulty in 2005 and received an many awards through- level of their academic program, the strength of Outstanding Achieve- out her college career, their recommendation letters, and the overall as- ment Award from the including: Center for sessment of their essay. American Chemical So- Latin American Studies Fellow, South Africa Congratulations to this year's scholarship ciety. He was named to Project, achieved Cum Laude Degree Honors, recipients, and to all of our candidates who are the Who's Who Among recipient of Study Abroad Scholarship, recipient expanding their opportunities through the pursuit American High School of Scholars and Service Scholarship and was on of higher education. Thanks also go to our con- Students, is on the Na- the National Dean's List. Bridgett was President of tributors to the Voluntary Fund who have made tional Honor Roll and is a member of the National the Engineers Without Borders in 2007 and Vice- this program possible. Honor Society. Joel also volunteered for the local President of the Collegiate YMCA Student Leaders youth sports organizations. in 2005-06. Jenessa Carter Hicks was Valedictorian Joel is a junior at Arkansas Tech University Bridgett would like to develop programs under of her 2002 graduating class at Haynesville High in Russellville, Arkansas. He has received the an internationally focused organization and pos- School in Haynesville, Louisiana. She graduated Presidential Scholarship by Arkansas Tech and sibly develop her own organization in the future. with a Bachelor's Degree the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship. Bridgett is the daughter of David Himel, a in Political Science Joel is currently working on his Bachelor's De- 33-year member of Local 798. with a concentration in gree in History and Political Science with a focus Pre-Law and a minor on Pre-Law. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA and Elizabeth May graduated from Morgan City in English in 2006 been named to the Dean's List each semester at High School with honors as the Valedictorian of from Louisiana Tech Arkansas Tech. Once Joel receives his Bachelor's the Class of 2006 in Morgan City, Louisiana with University. Degree he plans to pursue a career in law or gov- a 4.0 GPA. As a student, While attending Loui- ernment intelligence. she was an active mem- siana Tech University Joel is the son of Alan Crowden, a 32-year mem- ber in the Beta Club, she was a member of ber of Local 798, and is the nephew of member member and Treasurer the Phi Mu Fraternity Richard Crowden, Jr. of the Historical Society, where she served as a member of the Executive captain of the JV cheer- Council. She was also a member of the varsity Adam Hedges graduated with honors from leaders and a varsity dance team, Regal Blues. Jenessa was also ac- Campbell County High School in 2007 with cheerleader. tive in numerous honor societies including: Phi a 3.85 GPA and was in the top 10% of his Elizabeth enjoys an Kappa Phi, Gamma Beta Phi and the Golden Key class in Alexandria, array of activities. She International Honour Society. She also received Kentucky. He earned 2 has modeled annu- the Outstanding Student Award from the College diplomas: the Common- ally for benefits supported by the Bayou Junior of Liberal Arts and the John K. Price and John wealth diploma from the Lafourche Women's Club, volunteered at the Caldwell Memorial Scholarships from the Depart- State of Kentucky and St. Mary Guest Home and with local organizations ment of Social Sciences. the Work Ethic diploma. distributing food for Katrina victims. She also Now, Jenessa is in Law School at the University In high school, he was a does kick-boxing and plays the piano. of Mississippi. Since being at the University of member of the National Currently, Elizabeth is a student at the University Mississippi School of Law she has become a Honor Society as a of Lafayette, Louisiana where she majors in Biol- staff editor for the Mississippi Law Journal and junior and senior and ogy. She plans to attend medical school once she was recently named Associate Mississippi Cases was elected Secretary obtains her Bachelor's Degree. At ULL, she is a Editor for the 2008-2009 school year. She has of the Beta Club as a senior. Adam was on the member and Secretary of the Pre-Professional received an invitation to compete in the Copeland, track and field team and earned many awards as a Society, an active member of the Biological Soci- Cook, Taylor, and Bush oral advocacy competi- member. He also was on the Lego Robotics Team ety, the Blue Key Honor Society and Alpha Lamb- tion. Jenessa is a member of the Delta Theta Phi which won the Regional Lego Robotics competi- da Delta. While studying at ULL she volunteers legal fraternity. She is also the recipient of the tion for 3 consecutive years and served as a regularly at the Lafayette Community Health Care University of Mississippi School of Law Scholar- mentor to many elementary school teams. Clinic. She also participated in the production of ship, the Winter-Bennett Memorial Scholarship Adam is currently a student at the University Camp Cajun. and the Law School Merit Scholarship and was of Kentucky. Since Adam earned many college Elizabeth plans to specialize in obstetrics and awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in credits in high school, he started just a few credit gynecology and to move in to the field of fertility. Gaming Law. hours short of being a sophomore and plans to Elizabeth is the daughter of Robert W. May, Jr., Upon graduating from Law school, she would finish his 5 year Mechanical Engineering degree a 42-year member of Local 798, and Georgia like to practice Labor and Employment Law with program in 4 years. Landry. B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 1 0 Brandi Owens graduated as the Salutatorian of Science and arts of America, Sigma XI Scientific Research Society, from Neches High School in Neches, Texas with Oklahoma in Chickasha. North American Benthological Society and the a 3.9 GPA. She was in the Who's Who Among She has been listed Ecological Society of America. High School Students on the Honor Roll and Kevin's honors and awards include: Biogeo- and voted most likely to the Regent's Honor chemistry Environmental Research Initiative succeed. She was class Roll each semester. She Graduate Research Fellowship; George M. president and the editor has a double major in Lambert General Scholarship; Conservation & of the school paper for English and Drama and Environmental Issues Research Award; Grants- 2 years. is highly involved in the in-Aid of Research; Graduate School Research Brandi is currently Drama department. Enhancement Award; Ecology, Evolutionary pursuing a Bachelor's In the future, Kasey Biology, & Behavior Summer Fellowship; Real/ of Science degree in plans to work for a professional theatre as a Brown Student Section Travel Grant; John R. Nursing at Trinity Valley Director or Stage Manager and be part of as many Shaver Research Fellowship; Department of Zool- Community College in productions as possible. She also enjoys creative ogy Research Fellowship; Hannah T. Croasdale Palestine, TX. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA dur- writing and would like to get involved in screen Fellowship; Best Oral Presentation in Ecol- ing her time at Trinity. She looks forward to taking or playwriting, hopefully becoming a member of ogy; Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Merit Scholarship; care of and comforting those in need. a Writer's Union. Matthew Levitan Scholarship; and the Charles Brandi is the granddaughter of the late Charles Kasey is the daughter of Glenda Sams Roberts "Chuck" Levitan Scholarship. Starr, Sr. and the daughter of Charles Starr, Jr. and Baine Sams, the granddaughter of Joan and Kevin is the son of Howard & Ann Wyatt. Charles Starr, Jr. is a retired 37-year member of the late W.K. "Pete" Osborn and Ima Jean and the Howard is a retired 42-year journeyman welder of Local 798. late Byron Sams. She is also big sister to Kaylin. Local 798. W.K. "Pete" Osborn was a 42-year member of Harry H. Faucett, Jr. Kacee Nicole Pendergraft is a freshman Local 798. Memorial Scholarship at the University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville. She Amy Sanders is a 2005 graduate of The Harry H. Faucett, Jr. scholarship was is working on a degree in Administrative Social New Boston High School in New Boston, TX. established in 2000 to honor the memory of Work and hopes to Amy is currently a senior at Henderson State Brother Faucett, whose life was one of service, secure a position in a University in Arkadel- commitment, and generosity. This award, public service agency. phia, AR. She is work- made possible through generous contribu- Kacee was named to ing on her Bachelor's of tions to the Voluntary Fund, is presented to the Dean's list with a Business Administration the highest-ranking applicant meeting the 3.75 GPA. in Accounting. qualifications for the Pipeliners Voluntary Kacee graduated from Amy has received the Scholarship Program. Gravette High School HSU Presidential Aca- This year's recipient of the Harry H. in Gravette, Arkansas as demic Scholarship for Faucett, Jr. scholarship is Ethan Shane Salutatorian in 2007. As a student she received 3 years and the Choctaw Pendergraft. Ethan is a freshman at the Nation Academic Schol- University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville. He is several awards including the Governor's Active arship for 2 years. She pursuing a degree Scholar Award, the Daughter's of the American is an active member of the honor society, Gamma in Landscape Ar- Revolution Award and was appointed Girls State Beta Phi. She has also appeared on the Dean's list chitecture. He was Representative as well as receiving a National regularly while attending HSU. Amy plans to con- appointed to the Letter of Merit commendation, the Lady Lion tinue her education so she can sit for the Certified chancellor's list for Award and Basketball All Conference Player 2007. Public Accountant exam. earning a 4.0 GPA. Kacee's extracurricular activities include the As- Amy is the granddaughter of Dain E. George, a Ethan was Valedic- sociation of Baptist Students Ministry, Key Club, 53-year retired welder member of Local 798. torian of the 2007 FBLA, FCA, Basketball and Football Homecoming graduating class attendant. She was also involved in the Girls Vol- Kevin Wyatt graduated from the University of at Gravette High leyball and Basketball Teams and Co-Captain of Southern Mississippi in 2003 with a Bachelor's School in Gravette, the Girls Varsity Basketball Team in 2006-07 and of Science degree in Biology. He continued his Arkansas. While in high school, Ethan was a member of the National Honor Society. education and earned a Masters of Science in awarded a Governor's Scholar Appointment, Kacee also enjoys volunteering at the Peace at 2005, all the while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. the Kiwanis' Youth Excellence Award, the Home Shelter for Battered Women and Children; Currently he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Zoology at Daughter's of the American Revolution Award, the American Cancer Society; Benton County Michigan State University. While at Michigan and was a National Merit Scholar letter of Children's Shelter; and the B and B Fund Drive. State, Kevin is teaching Biology lab and will work commendation recipient. He was also active Kacee is the daughter of Harvey and Vicki Pend- as a researcher in Alaska over the summer. in several organizations including the National ergraft. Harvey is a retired 40-year helper member Kevin is a member Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Ath- of Local 798. of many honor & letes, Skills USA, Key Club, Future Farmers of America, Gravette High School Golf Team and Kasey Mechelle Sams was the Valedic- professional societies Gravette High Freshman Football. torian of her 2006 graduating class at Wetumka including Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Beta Ethan has also spent time volunteering with High School in Wetumka, OK. In school, Kasey Beta Beta Biological organizations that include the American Can- was an active member of Key Club, the Academic Honor Society, Interna- cer Society, B and B Fund Drive, Gravette Ki- Team, the Oklahoma Honor Society, the National tional Society for Dia- wanis, and the Gravette Boys and Girls Club. Honor Society, Who's Who Among American High tom Research, Gamma Ethan is the son of Harvey and Vicki School Students. Through all of this, she was Beta Phi Honor Society, Pendergraft. Harvey is a retired 40-year able to maintain a 4.0 GPA. Phycological Society of helper member of Local 798. Kasey is currently a junior at the University B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 1 1 from the Voluntary Fund. It was very thought- member for many years. He goes for treatment ful. He is doing well after his lung surgery, again tomorrow. and is looking forward to being able to inspect Earnest A. Thompson & Family appreciate the Fred C. Vilello, Jr. writes that the Pipeliners again. donation they received. They want to thank all Voluntary Fund is a wonderful program. He Dwaine & Shelly Vickers write to thank of their Brothers and Sisters and the Voluntary had to make a fast trip to PA from FL for his Local 798 and all the members that support Fund. mother's passing, and the money was very help- the Voluntary Fund. The help they received ful. He says "Thank you for your thoughtful- James M. Warner writes in regard to the recently when Dwaine was hospitalized due to ness, it was very much appreciated." pneumonia and was unable to work for a few recently received Voluntary Fund contribution. weeks came at a time when they really needed The donation was greatly appreciated, and he Chad Salmon says thanks so much for the would like to thank all the contributing mem- Voluntary Fund check he received. It will help it, and appreciated it. A special thanks to Eddie Nichols and Rick Taylor. bers of Local 798. The money will certainly him to keep caught up on his bills while he is help with the spiraling funeral costs they now off work. His ankle is healing, but he still has Brian Gilley sends his appreciation. In early have encountered since his mother's passing 4-6 weeks of therapy left. He can't wait to get February, he was traveling from Laramie, WY December 22. back to work. to Rawlins, WY to begin with Gregory & Cook, and a gust of high wind caught him by surprise, The Poston Family would like to thank the Jim and Becky Gandee express their sincere Brothers and Sisters of Local 798 for their appreciation for the $1000.00 check from the causing his truck to leave the interstate and his fifth wheel travel trailer to come unhitched and thoughtful gift in a time of sorrow and need. Voluntary Fund. Jim is in a personal care home Linda will always remember the friends she at this time, and is doing well. If he were able roll. He was lucky that things did not turn out any worse than they did. Although times have made along the way across the country from to express himself, he would tell everyone how pipeline to pipeline. It takes special people to proud he has been all these years to be a mem- been hard recently, it is comforting to know that there are people out there who are will- hang in there with the ups and downs of pipe- ber of 798. lining. May there always be one more pipeline ing to help. It is with much appreciation that Kay Higman sends her thanks for the wonderful he writes to all of the men and women who to lay!! "God Bless you all." Bible. It will be a great comfort to her. "God have given voluntarily to this fund to aid their Paul and Mary Lou Pekinto write to everyone Bless all of you." brothers and sisters in dire need. Your gracious that works so hard and gives so much to the Arlene Duggan wants to thank everyone contributions have made things easier for him Voluntary Fund. They never though they would so much for the Holy Bible and the beauti- during this difficult time. be on the receiving end. They both thank you ful wooden case. She really appreciates the Bobby Dangott would sincerely like to thank from their hearts for your help in their time of thoughtfulness and kindness. "May God Bless everyone during his time of grief. It was very need. "It's wonderful to have people like you each person in Union 798, and thanks for your much appreciated. on our side. We are so proud of 798, they are loving memory of her husband, Brother Russell good people that look out for each other." Joseph & Rowena James express their thanks Duggan." The Bill Mathis Family sends thanks to every- for thinking of them. They write that you know Paul McBrayer says thank you for the donation how they feel about this Union. He has been a one for their calls, kind words, prayers, and all M I L L E R C R AW F I S H B O I L B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 1 2 the beautiful flowers, and to everyone that trav- Jack K. Nichols, 72 year-old Retired Welder of eled to attend Bill's funeral. Also, all the hands Clendenin, WV, passed away March 30, 2008. on the U.S. Pipeline spreads in WI & WY, and Kenneth L. Kyle, 85 year-old Retired Welder of the hands on the Sheehan spread in MS. It was Aubrey, TX, passed away April 6, 2008. James Barker & Kara Dewar are proud to such a blessing to see how much Bill was loved announce the birth of their son, Deagan Joel and to have such a great extended family. Earl R. Sharkey, 76 year-old Retired Welder of Barker. Deagan arrived on April 13, 2008 Curtis and Cindy Wortham write to say thank Amite, LA, passed away April 15, 2008. weighing 9 pounds, 3 ounces. you so much for the check. The thoughtfulness Dale G. Sweazea, 69 year-old Retired Welder of is very much appreciated. Wetumka, OK, passed away April 18, 2008. Glen Putman and Family received with love and appreciation the help from the Voluntary Fund. Alvina Lucas sends thanks to her fellow mem- bers. Your help was appreciated very much. Tommy J. Dunn She is proud to be a member of 798. Searcy, AR Welder Initiated 6/25/1968 39 years of service at Retirement Gene G. Housley Pittsburg, OK Helper Bill R. Mathis, 47 year-old Welder of Comanche, Initiated 10/03/1989 TX, passed away January 30, 2008. 18 years of service at Retirement Journeyman Brother Glen Duffy, Jr. received Kenneth H. Conklin, 79 year-old Retired Spacer Melinda L. Standefer the 33rd degree in Scottish Rite in December of Grayling, MI, passed away March 3, 2008. Columbus, GA 2007. He was one of the 25 Scottish Rite Sterling Sager, Jr., 44 year-old Helper of Lost Helper Masons in the state of Arkansas to be elected Initiated 07/23/1999 for this honor. Coronation was held at the City, WV, passed away March 9, 2008. 8 years of service at Retirement Albert Pike Scottish Rite Memorial Temple in Simon W. Dingler, 81 year-old Retired Spacer of Little Rock. Pictured with Brother Duffy at the Carrollton, OH, passed away March 14, 2008. black-tie dinner following the ceremony are his wife, Betty and daughter, Adela. Brother Duffy Weldon D. Lyda, 73 year-old Retired Welder of will be a 40-year 798 member in May. Newaygo, MI, passed away March 27, 2008. 1998 Chevy ext. cab 4x4 with welding bed. Brothers and Sisters, due to limited spacing, SHORT & Jerry D. Holigan, 75 year-old Retired Spacer of Blue, 145,000 miles. Call Chuck Houston, 724- PERSONAL items are published as space permits. We try to print some in each category, and will get to yours as Puxico, MO, passed away March 29, 2008. 255-2249 (cell). soon as possible. All items must be submitted in writing. B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 1 3 Pipeliners Memorial Wall After a full year of hard work put into planning, researching, organizing, and fund-raising, the Ladies of 798 hosted the unveiling of the Pipeliners Memorial Wall outside the Union Hall on Friday, April 11, 2008. The Memorial Wall lists the names of members who were killed while on the job, or on their way to or from a job. It is a poignant reminder of our brother and sister members who lost their lives in the pipeline industry. The ceremony was beautiful, and provided a moving experience for the families of those members listed on the wall. Everyone in attendance was touched when the flags were raised, the walls unveiled, and the family members passed by leaving flowers at the foot of each wall. B L U E L I G H T R E P O R T S • A P R I L / M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 • PA G E 1 4 PIPELINE INDUSTRY BENEFIT FUND NEWS Robert "Bob" Kime, Director www.pibf.org Message to the Membership: Notice to Members The items below were discussed in detail at the 2008 Steward School. These PIBF plan changes were implemented by the Board of Trustees in the years 2007/2008. A revised Summary Plan Description booklet with all of these changes will be issued to the membership late this summer. • Cap Raised on Health Care Plan effective 1-1-2008 – From $200,000 to $400,000 annual – From $500,000 to $750,000 lifetime • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) effective 1-1-2008 for all eligible members including retirees. This benefit generally covers costs not paid under any other health plan. – $750.00 single – $1,500.00 family • Dental Benefit Restoration for Active Members effective 8-1-2007 (Blue Cross dental network providing member discounts coming soon) – $500.00 per family member – $100.00 deductible – 50% Co-pay – Cleaning and exams remain at 100% • Vision Benefit Improvement for active members effective 1-1-2008 - $200/yr. from $300.00 every two years (Dependents of active members coverage restored 8-1-2007 - $200/yr. for each family member) • Preventative Immunizations for all family members – Hepatitis A and B – Gardasil for Cervical Cancer - ages 9-25 – Zostavax for shingles from - age 60 and over – Meningitis Vaccine - ages 2 and up • $200.00 Physical Every Year effective 1-1-2008 - from $300.00 every two years (members only) • Suspension Rule for Working Retirees – Retirees may work in union employment under Pipeline Agreement without a suspension of benefits from June 1, 2007 – December 31, 2008 • Health Care Improvements for Medicare Retirees – The $500.00 deductible for Part B claims eliminated effective 1-1-2008 • Medicare Crossover (coming soon) – partnership arrangement with CMS to obtain health claim information for retirees on Medicare with PIBF insurance. This will eliminate paperwork from medical providers and members. It was announced that the Trustees approved the implementation of the Pipeline Industry 401-K/ Annuity Plan. Once all paperwork is complete, members' accounts will be transferred from New York Life to the Trust Company of Oklahoma. The Trustees believe this transition will reduce the time involved in moving member's money from the contractor to the member's individual account. Notice: Members transferring into Local Union #798 from sister locals should contact PIBF staff and cancel reciprocal transfer of benefits to their prior local union's funds. Memorial Day Notice Pipeliners Local 798, The Local 798 Training Center, and the Pipeline Industry Benefit Fund will be closed on May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day. Independence Day Notice Pipeliners Local 798, The Local 798 Training Center, and the Pipeline Industry Benefit Fund will be closed on July 4, 2008 in observance of Independence Day. 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The DCHS Boys Soccer Team lost to Central Magnet 5-0 on Friday in Smithville.
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Kayley Caplinger struck out eleven and pitched a no hit shutout against Cannon County Thursday at Woodbury.
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+/- 31,025 SF industrial space for lease. Brick & timber loft with many possible uses. Corner lot. Owner will customize space. Office space is 1,000 SF to suit. Ceiling height is 14-16'. Ample power. Gas heating. 9 car parking, expandable to 40. RE Taxes: $29,936 (2013). Also available for SALE: $2,500,000
$14.00 /sf/year6,000 SF
Large industrial warehouse with 18 foot ceilings and 2 drive in dock doors. This space also features one main office, kitchenette, lobby with great natural light, and a bathroom. Front of building allows for some parking.
$11.00 - $12.00 /sf/year5,000 - 10,000 SF
Property consists of a 26,732.65. square feet, interior block site which is zoned M1-1,Manufacturing District. Building is single story approximately 20,912.5 square foot building area, single tenant, brick building. Comes with a parking lot for. Loading Docks, Overhead Door, Clear Ceiling Heights 14-18 feet.
$14.67 /sf/year1,800 SF
This multi-use industrial warehouse includes one loading dock and small office.
Rent Upon Req.2,379 - 14,812 SF
Building is Ideal for Office/Warehouse tenant. Owner is able to build out for 100% office space.
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We adore its heft, its solidity, its superbly spherical nature, and, of course, the Aztec motif. A classic of Mexican metal work. 7.5" high, 9" wide at the spout and handle. Price on request.
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Los Castillo-attributed Silver, Brass and Copper Rooster Pitcher A666
What a creature! Gorgeous, bold and graceful, with a real life to it. A tremendous personality to the characterization married to exquisite workmanship. No mark. Very Los Castillo to our eyes, given their specialty of "marrying" different metals. Certainly golden age of the Taxco silversmiths. Price on request.
Los Castillo Mixed Metal Ice Bucket with Jade Frog M576
Aztec Mosaic Trinket Box M547
Mexican Copper Polychrome Mask M474
Salvador Mosaic Pitcher M190
E.Cabrillo Mid-Century Oval Serving Dish In Mixed Metals of Silver, Copper, and Brass M459
Mid-Century Mexican Mixed Metal Round Dish (Taxco) M458
Mexican Brass, Copper, and Abalone Angel Fish Wall Plaque M426
Mexican Brass, Copper, and Silver Chinaman Censer M425
Salvador Teran Brass Tray with Natural Stone Mosaic M345
Salvador Brass Tray with a Natural Stone Mosaic. Tray measures 13 x 6. Born in Taxco, Salvador Teran (1920-1974) trained with Spratling at Las Delicias, then from 1939 worked with his cousins Los Castillo at their taller before moving to Mexico City and setting up on his own there at "La India Bonita" in 1952. Both ...


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CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICE & SOFTWARE X-Charge eXpress Link The X-Charge program can be started with the defaults set for each field for a defined transaction type. This is useful if X-Charge will be started from another program and certain fields, such as amount, clerk, ZIP, address, etc., are already known. An option also exists to automatically close X-Charge after a successful transaction is complete. These options only work when X-Charge is started with no other copies of X-Charge already running. If X-Charge is already running the default values will not be set. XCharge.exe [/TRANSACTIONTYPE:type] [/AMOUNT:amount] [/ACCOUNT:account] [/EXP:exp] ["/TRACK:track"] [/ZIP:zip] [/ADDRESS:address] [/RECEIPT:receipt] [/CLERK:clerk] [/APPROVALCODE:approval] [/AUTOPROCESS] [/AUTOCLOSE] [/STAYONTOP] [/MID] [/RESULTFILE:"C:\Program Files\X-Charge\LocalTran\XCResult.txt" /TRANSACTIONTYPE Default transaction type. PURCHASE (if no transaction type specified) Transactiontype = PURCHASE, RETURN, DEBITPURCHASE, DEBITRETURN, FORCE, PREAUTH, GIFTISSUE, GIFTREDEEM, GIFTRETURN, GIFTBALANCEINQUIRY Example: /TRANSACTIONTYPE:PURCHASE /LOCKTRANTYPE The transaction type set by the /TRANSACTIONTYPE option is set as the only transaction type available to the user Example: /LOCKTRANTYPE /LOCKTRANTYPEGROUP The transaction type set by the /TRANSACTIONTYPE option, and other similar transaction types, are set as the only transaction types available to the user. For example, if PURCHASE is set as the transaction type, then the user will have access to the Purchase, Debit Purchase, Force, and Gift Redeem transactions. If RETURN is set as the transaction type then the user will have access to Return, Debit Return, and Gift Return. Example: /LOCKTRANTYPEGROUP /AMOUNT Amount in #.## format. Example: /AMOUNT:12.34 /TRACK Credit card track data. The quotes are necessary since track information may have spaces. This option overrides any /ACCOUNT and /EXP information. Example: "/TRACK:;5499990123456781=09081015432198712345?" /ACCOUNT Credit card or gift card account number. Example: /ACCOUNT:5499990123456781 /EXP Expiration in MMYY format. Example: /EXP:0809 1202 HIGH TECH CIRCLE HENDERSON, NV. 89015 866 840-4443 CAM Commerce Solutions, Inc. is a registered ISO and MSP of HSBC Bank, National Association, Buffalo, NY CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICE & SOFTWARE /ZIP ZIP code Example: /ZIP:83642 /ADDRESS Street Address Example: /ADDRESS:1874 EAGLE DR Note: If there are spaces in the address, or any command line parameter, the entire parameter must be enclosed in quotes. Example: "/ADDRESS:1874 EAGLE DR" /RECEIPT Sales receipt/invoice number Example: /RECEIPT:001 /CLERK Sales clerk/associate Example: /CLERK:JERRY /APPROVALCODE Approval Code Example: /APPROVALCODE:123456 /AUTOPROCESS Auto processes the transaction. Example: /AUTOPROCESS Note: If the transaction information is invalid, such as an invalid account number or missing amount, the processing will not continue and user will be prompted for correct information. /AUTOCLOSE Auto close program after transaction Example: /AUTOCLOSE /RESULTFILE If the /AUTOCLOSE option exists, a result text file will be created Example: /RESULTFILE:C:\X-Charge\XResult.txt (If spaces, encapsulate the file name in quotes: "C:\Program Files\X-Charge\XCResult.txt") Example file for a successful transaction: RESULT=SUCCESS TYPE=Purchase APPROVALCODE=000064 ACCOUNT=XXXXXXXXXXXX6781 ACCOUNTTYPE=VISA* AMOUNT=1.77 AVSRESULT=Y CVRESULT=M * ACCOUNTTYPE = MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB Example file for a declined or failed transaction: RESULT=Transaction not completed 1202 HIGH TECH CIRCLE HENDERSON, NV. 89015 866 840-4443 CAM Commerce Solutions, Inc. is a registered ISO and MSP of HSBC Bank, National Association, Buffalo, NY CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICE & SOFTWARE /STAYONTOP The X-Charge program is configured to always stay on top of the other windows and the minimize button is disabled. Example: /STAYONTOP /MID MerchantID Example: /MID:223496 1202 HIGH TECH CIRCLE HENDERSON, NV. 89015 866 840-4443 CAM Commerce Solutions, Inc. is a registered ISO and MSP of HSBC Bank, National Association, Buffalo, NY
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Associate Spotlight
Ken UsuiMinistry of Foreign Affairs
Research project: Chinese Foreign Policy and the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Mr. Usui received his Bachelor of Law from University of Tokyo. In his last position at MOFA, he served in Ocean Division of the International Legal Affairs Bureau, where he handled maritime issues related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). He has also been assigned to the Aid Policy and Management Division of the International Cooperation Bureau, where he managed the fiscal affairs of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Between 2012 and 2014, he studied the Chinese language, diplomacy, and history at Nanjing University. While at Harvard, Mr. Usui will conduct research on Chinese foreign policy and the U.S.-Japan alliance.
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What are sun spots? No, I'm not talking about those flat gray or brown skin spots we get as we age, also called sunspots. I'm referring to dark spots that pop up on the sun. The sun may look pretty peaceful from 93 million miles away, but if you were to get a little closer to it, not only would you likely end up charbroiled, you'd also see that the sun is actually a very active place indeed. From streams of particles in solar wind to massive solar flares, the sun is literally the … [Read more...]
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Bar area nicer than the restaurant but the food was quick and hot. Lovely local beers and the people were friendly. Local gigs.
Bar area nicer than the restaurant but the food was quick and hot. Lovely local beers and the people were friendly. Local gigs.
Bar area nicer than the restaurant but the food was quick and hot. Lovely local beers and the people were friendly. Local gigs.
Had Sunday lunch here with my girlfriend last week. Great selection of real ales. The rump steak was fabulous and cooked perfectly to both our likings. Service was excellent. Chatted so much that we almost walked out without paying. The staff handled this brilliantly. Highly recommended!
We went out for a meal and sent both out meals back. The steak was off and the "pork slices" were chunks of pure fat. We ordered something different the second time round and they weren't much better. Very unimaginative and the vegetables were cooked to death and came out cold. I would not recommend here nor will we be... More
We went here with extended family and our hosts had booked it based on how it is described on the website. The outcome was a bitter disappointment. Some good points, well, it has a large car park and it is opposite the church, so it would be ideal if you are someone who "thirsts after righteousness" The ale is of... More
we went here for a Saturday evening get together with family. We booked in advance and were very happy with the look oh the menu on the website. A great selection of food and choices. My first impression on arrival was that it was a very tired local pub. Well in need of attention. The dining room was very spacious... More
If you want home cooked food in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere then go to the Old Red Lion. The staff are always excellent. This is not a restaurant trying to be trendy, trying to be something they are not with young kids running the place. This is a good honest family business using products from their own farm... More
We have been to this restaurant before but it has had a makeover so thought it deserved another visit. First impression was that nothing much had changed except the menu. We went on burger night but generally the menu was rather limited. The premise of being a "butcher's block" menu was all a bit odd as apart from some steaks... More
1st Visit to this local pub for a meal with friends , on entering the pub I thought what kind of a place had I bought my friends to .....a very old fashioned bar area was our first impression and my thoughts weren't high for our meal .....we were shown to the restaurant which again was old fashioned and homely,... More
Good selection of beer and ale however the weekend I was there the Foster and Amstel barrels were empty. Also a good idea to check the Best Before dates on some of the bottled beers and ales. One Heineken was 2011 stock! The new menu is a great idea however some of the items very pricy. Seemed like London prices... More
Very good food, great service, charming pub.I had the fish and chips, the fish was very fresh and the chips were home made.
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ms. reynolds is scary AND wrong.
i'm sorry i hurt your feelings. am i uninvited to your next cross burning?
has clearly been hacked, someone wrote a decent (and funny) comment. WTG hacker!
to see who can make the stupidest comment. it's close but wombat is winning. as he or she usually does.
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Handle with Care: A Novel
Simon and Schuster, Mar 3, 2009 - Fiction - 477 pages
When Willow is born with severe osteogenesis imperfecta, her parents are devastated—she will suffer hundreds of broken bones as she grows, a lifetime of pain. In this provocative story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, "Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance" (Stephen King).
Every expectant parent will tell you that they don't want a perfect baby, just a healthy one. Charlotte and Sean O'Keefe would have asked for a healthy baby, too, if they'd been given the choice. Instead, their lives are made up of sleepless nights, mounting bills, the pitying stares of "luckier" parents, and maybe worst of all, the what-ifs. What if their child had been born healthy? But it's all worth it because Willow is, funny as it seems, perfect. She's smart as a whip, on her way to being as pretty as her mother, kind, brave, and for a five-year-old an unexpectedly deep source of wisdom. Willow is Willow, in sickness and in health.
Everything changes, though, after a series of events forces Charlotte and her husband to confront the most serious what-ifs of all. What if Charlotte had known earlier of Willow's illness? What if things could have been different? What if their beloved Willow had never been born? To do Willow justice, Charlotte must ask herself these questions and one more. What constitutes a valuable life?
Emotionally riveting and profoundly moving, Handle with Care is an unforgettable novel about the fragility of life and the lengths we will go to protect it.
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This is something that could really impact, not only your morning routine, but your life as well! If scientists and weather experts are correct, it could mean bad news for coffee drinkers, as within a few decades, caffeine lovers may have to part with their drink of choice: coffee.
Coffee and the Coffee Bean – Are the Days Almost Up
Experts say the issue is arising because of the fact there is such major changes in the climate, an issue that will directly impact the coffee bean, and more than likely your morning breakfast ritual as well.
The extinction of the Arabica coffee bean is a very concerning prospect within the retail world, and while coffee and caffeinated products might not always have the greatest stigma as a healthy food, the idea that climate is causing a coffee bean extinction is worrying none-the-less.
Production and Manufacturing of Coffee as a Healthy Food Could Cease
This information on the coffee bean became available following a study conducted by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, who reported that climate change alone could lead to the extinction of Coffea Arabica and it could happen well before the end of the century.
So imagine a weather problem so severe, it could impact your healthy food choices. The Arabicas grown currently are part of a limited genetic stock, one that experts say are very unlikely to have the kind of resistance required to cope with climate change and other threats, such as potential for diseases.
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There are other threats, too, despite the fact the coffee bean won't appear on your breakfast table. The production aspect also comes into play, as well as the potential for economic threats. Coffee is considered one of the most traded commodities in the world, falling just behind oil. Coffee and the coffee bean are absolutely imperative to the economies of any number of countries.
So what does this mean for the future of healthy food choices, seeing as coffee has now been seen to have any number of health uses, despite the negative association of caffeine in the past?
Most health problems like blood pressure concerns, cholesterol, blood sugar, diminished memory, poor vision... even depleted sex drive could be caused by poor circulation.
Poor circulation is commonly caused by the deficiency of a molecule that your body produces. Dr. Louis Ignarro, an American doctor, won the Nobel Prize for discovering the vital role this molecule plays in the human body. To see how this "miracle molecule" can help you boost your circulation and live a healthier life, Click Here.
While information is somewhat limited this early on, the advance notice of the problem, allows scientists and researchers a little bit of time to try and formulate a solution to the issue, whether it be to change the production methods, or the environmental sustainability of the coffee bean. Regardless, in order for there not to be a serious backlash from the coffee production and manufacturing community, something will need to be done, and soon, too.


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Elements Total Health CenterRead MoreWhile she was paying the bills by writing, producing, and casting Hollywood projects, Roxy Han, L.Ac., harbored a secret fascination with health. In her spare time, Han would research health-related topics, and when anyone on set had a headache, a cough, or a sniffling pet rock, she would draw from a well of wellness wisdom to dole out advice. Eventually this earned her a reputation as the unofficial doctor wherever she was, but she didn't switch careers just yet. Then, at a jujitsu convention, Han reached forward to perform an advanced-level throw on a black-belt fighter. In one painful pop, her shoulder was out of commission. Fortunately, Han's sensei was an acupuncturist, and the skills he demonstrated throughout the following week lessened her injury's impact. Galvanized by this personal experience, Han trained with master acupuncturists, graduated from her program with honors, and became a professional needle master. Now, with the help of Doctors of Chiropractic Mary Ensign and Rick Fox, skilled acupuncturist Sandy Lee – a former classmate of Han's who specializes in pain relief and psycho-emotional issues – and a team of licensed massage therapists, she holistically treats a range of bodily symptoms.1605 Hope StSouth Pasadena, CA US
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Mix N MunchRead MoreSince she was a girl, Kim has loved cereal; her sister Heather, meanwhile, adored grilled cheese. These favorite foods from their childhood underpin the menu at their eatery, Mix n' Munch. At the grilled cheese bar, six different breads are stalwart enough to support not just cheddar cheese, but perhaps brie atop gouda, or pepper jack atop gruyere. Add to that veggies such as grilled onions or sauteed mushrooms, and even proteins such as bacon or roast beef, and this is no longer a five-year-old's grilled cheese sandwich. Cereal eaters also plan their own bowls, choosing from 25 different cereals, some of which can be identified by the cereal-box collage hanging on the butter yellow walls. Old favorites such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Honeycombs get doused in one of five different milk choices. Cereal gains girth from add-ons such as fruit, nuts, and even animal cookies. Diners who'd rather not mix their own bowls or sandwiches can also choose from signature selections for which the staff has kindly recommended combinations.1005 Mission St.South Pasadena, CA US
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Here's the Metal
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The Search for Slow Lorises
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Museum postdoctoral researcher Mary Blair recently traveled to Vietnam to search for nocturnal primates called slow lorises. Blair is currently writing about the experience on The New York Times' Scientist at Work: Notes from the Field blog.
March Mammal Madness: The Winner Is...
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We have a winner of March Mammal Madness! With more than 4,600 voting in the final round for the nickname for our hypothetical placental ancestor, the winner is...
March Mammal Madness: Mancestor vs. Shrëwdinger
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This is it—the final matchup. We started with 32 potential names for our hypothetical placental ancestor. Now we're down to two: Mancestor and Shrëwdinger. Which will it be? It's your decision. Cast your vote now and give this creature a name!
New Models Predict Greener Arctic in Coming Decades
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Rising temperatures will lead to a massive "greening" of the Arctic by mid-century as a result of striking increases in plant cover, according to new research led by the American Museum of Natural History.
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Watch Previews of New NBC, FYI, Shows Pitting Grown Chefs Against Children
Watch previews of two new summer cooking competitions on NBC and FYI that pit children as young as 7 against a roster of all star chefs and judges who should know better. Liquid nitrogen is also involved.
Everything The Fat Jew aka Josh Ostrovsky Ate in This Week's Grub Street Diet
Josh "The Fat Jew" Ostrovsky basically lived on bee pollen and Marlboro lights all week long in this week's Grub Street Diet. But did he also eat salmon? And was it immoderately priced? Read on to find out!
Watch 'Black Lives Matter' Protestors Take Action Inside, Outside, 21 Club
A group of Black Lives Matter protestors, the Never 21 Club, invaded the actual 21 Club last Friday to stage protests inside and outside the midtown Manhattan restaurant.
Florida State Mascot Killed Over Gumbo Recipe at Buddy's Seafood Market
Former Florida State University mascot killed over gumbo recipe makes perfect Florida Man mascot.
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New Orleans Chefs Throw Benefit Dinner To Help Chef Pay Medical Bills
Your daily, heartwarming, super-sweet "Awwwwww!" moment in a time that needs it: this evening, New Orleans' best chefs are throwing a benefit to help out chef Quan Tran in his fight against stomach cancer.Read on...