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Great value bed was very comfortable. Room was spotless everything was great. Good breakfast helpful staff I am elderly traveling alone and the housekeeping staff helped me to the elevator to check out first time that happened in any hotel they volunteered I did not have to ask. Highly recommend
Beds are comfortable
Staff is friendly and helpful
Decent location
Walls are a bit thin.
The breakfast had to be refilled every 5min but the chef would take forever to cook
Staff are exceptionally curteous and helpful, and seem genuinely caring about the comfort of the guests.
The pool is is always broken.
Friendly, responsive staff. Comfy beds.
Heat was not reliable in the room. Had to have the facilities guy in twice. One time he spilled some glycol and it smelled really strongly for the next several hours.
The morning hot food bar was the only good thing about my stay.
They didn't clean the room. They didn't listen to any of my requests. They didn't fill up the soap and lotion even though I asked many times. The room was not warm. Water was cold. The staff all were friends and wouldn't report each other to manager. Blood on the wall when I checked in and toilet and door knob didn't work. One of the worst stays I have had in Fairbanks and I travel there all the time. My pillow had a nasty stain on it and I asked for it to be changed and they didn't do it even though I was there for 5 days.
It was very clean and comfortable
The cost of food is way over charged, come on, root beer float for $12.00. The cost of food is way over priced. We went next door to Wild Iris in the Golden Nugget and got great service plus the food was a lot for what you get. If your staying at Westmark, head over to Wild Iris on Noble.
nice, clean room
Staff very friendly willing to help
clean facility
late checkout with no charge
no pool
It was beautiful, clean and easy to find.The staff was very helpful and friendly.I hope to stay there again
Everything was fine. No complaints
The apartment was spacious and well laid out. The grounds were enjoyable for walks. Front desk staff was very helpful in advising on resources for the stay.
There was no food sources available on the hotel grounds and no hotel transportation available for trips into town.
Clean hotel, with standard amenities.
First time I've stayed at the Copper Lodge (with the solar panels), and the wifi on that side of the hotel was terrible. My devices kept dropping signal; something I have not experienced in two stays in the main lodge. I also did not have any hot water to take a shower two mornings at 7am which was quite irritating since this was a business trip and I had to go to work. I also did not experience this hot water shortage in the main lodge building.
The pillow!!! I'd love to buy that pillow!! My daughter loved it, too!Nice to have full kitchen and separate bed room.
I hope to have a desk in the living room area not facing the wall...
Clean room, larger than we expected. Comfortable bed. Convenient location. Airport shuttle. Friendly staff and quite knowledgeable. All the necessities in the kitchen. Free internet. Free parking, but we rode the bus. Plug-ins available. Restaurant.
We can't think of anything.
Spacious room and clean.
Nothing negative to say.
The floors were stained, the sheets old, blanket worn
This place is located close to downtown and easy to get to places from. The grounds are well kept and has historic museums
It was clean & the staff was excellent.
Restaurant was only open for dinner and only 4 nights a week. Had to take cab else where or order in. Booked there thinking could eat all meals there.
The room was hot and were not suppose to open windows. No way to cool room off.
I was staying here because of proximity to airport for early morning departure. The staff was helpful and accommodating. When I needed a ride (shuttle was included) and the shuttle was not yet running because of early hour, they provided a voucher to cover cab costs. Also had breakfast available early so I could grab a bite. The room was clean, efficient, bedding very comfortable. I would definitely recommend it.
They also had the hotel decorated with some interesting old Fairbanks/Alaska photographs that were actually worth a walk around to see.
Because of winter hours (dead of winter, I might add), there was no food service or gift shop service available on Mondays or Tuesdays, so I had no other option for meals beyond ordering in by phone. They did provide coffee and hot water, in addition to in-room coffee making facilities and a microwave for reheating. Even with this, I'd still stay here again.
The room was nice, and the owners were very nice. I liked that we had the ability to use the kitchen if we wished. Due to a flight problem, we arrived at 3:00 a.m. I had called the owner earlier that day, and she graciously left keys for us.
Coffee pots weren't in each room, although that may be an Alaska thing. No problems, but the key situation is a little unnerving...if our room key works the front door of the house, would someone else's key work for our room? I think so.
I had a single king room. It was very clean and spacious. Also room was quiet which I really liked. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was great. A lot of variety and hot items changed daily. Would stay there for work again.
Didn't care for the handicapped shower set up.
Nice location and a good price.
The beds were not very good and squeaked any time you rolled over
1st floor rooms are partially underground - smell musty
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This Pepper and Tomato Veloute is one of the best vegetable sauces that I've tasted. Try this Pepper and Tomato Veloute and let me know if you like it.
|15 Milliliter (3 Tablespoon)
|Sweet red pepper
|1 , cut into strips
|Green bell pepper
|1 , cut into strips
|Chicken stock
|1 Liter (4 Cups)
|30 Milliliter (2 Tablespoon)
|Cream of tomato soup
|10 Ounce (284 Milliliter)
|Sweet peppers
|1 Tablespoon, julienned (Green And Red Colored, For Garnish)
|Chopped chives
|1 Teaspoon (For Garnish)
|To Taste
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– In a skillet, melt 2 tsp (10 ml) butter and cook peppers for 5 minutes. Pour 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock into skillet and boil for 4 minutes. Run mixture through blender and set aside.
– In a stove top casserole, melt rest of butter. Add flour and stir. Add pepper mixture and rest of chicken stock, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
– Add cream of tomato soup and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with julienned peppers and chopped chives.
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Difficulty Level:Easy
Course:Side Dish
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Southern Serenade: Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
4/25/2013 - 5/3/2013
8 nights
Price starting at:
$3,670.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Adventure Afloat Study Cruise; Small Ship Cruising
Activity Level:
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see description
23; 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Meal Options:
Vegetarian; Low Salt
Focus on rich history, natural beauty and music as you sail among and visit the grand antebellum homes, quaint fishing villages, birding habitats, barrier islands and saltwater marshes that compose the protected Intracoastal Waterway of the Old South.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to 1.5 miles, uneven terrain, getting on and off motor coach.
Itinerary At-a-Glance
Aboard Grand Mariner, 8 nights.
Coordinated by Center for Educational Adventure.
Day 1:
Arrival Jacksonville, FL / embark Grande Mariner:
An introduction to the week�s activities is followed by entertainment courtesy of the onboard musician.
Day 2:
Amelia Island:
A field trip to Amelia Island includes the historic district of Fernandina Beach and Fort Clinch.
Days 3-4:
Cumberland Island, Ga.:
Disembark the Grande Mariner and board the privately owned Cumberland Princess to Cumberland Island, where an expert-led island walk takes you through a live oak forest and onto pristine beaches.
Day 5:
Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island:
Representatives from the Jekyll Island Authority accompany you in the island�s historic district to visit the Millionaire�s Village and the Jekyll Island Hotel, one-time social hub of the Jekyll Island elite. A field trip to St. Simons Island includes the historic district of St. Simons.
Day 6:
This shining city of the American South is opened to you on an expert-led field trip to its famously beautiful squares, vast historic district and fascinating Maritime Museum.
Day 7:
Beaufort, S.C.:
Hear about historic Beaufort�s significance during the Civil War on a horsedrawn carriage ride through the village and by its beautiful, ocean-side homes.
Days 8�9:
Charleston, SC / disembark / departure:
Visit the Citadel with its flag-bedecked Cadet Church, the historic Palmer Home, and a plantation and its adjoining gardens outside the city.
Grande Mariner
This three-deck American ship was designed to fit in smaller areas that large cruise ships cannot navigate. At 183 feet long by 40 feet wide, it can carry up to 86 passengers on an exclusive sailing for Road Scholar. Public areas linked by stairs.
Meals and Lodgings
Grande Mariner
Jacksonville, FL
Fernandina Beach, FL
St. Marys, GA
Anchor Intracoastal Waterway
Savannah, GA
Beaufort, SC
Charleston, SC
8 nights
Grande Mariner
Cruise Ship
We offer the guests the opportunity to go where the big ships cannot. Our niche is exploring some of America's most historic waterways in a style reminiscent of private yacht vacations of a bygone era.
Ship Information:
Length: 183' Beam: 40' Draft: 6'6" Passenger Capacity: 100 Passenger Cabins: 50 Built By: Blount Industries, Inc., Warren, Rhode Island Commissioned: 1997
Contact info:
461 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885 USA
phone: 800-556-7450
Room amenities:
Air-conditioning. All cabins feature fresh air ventilation systems, which continuously feed in fresh air and remove "used" air. Only 110-Volt AC appliances may be used. Electric shavers and toothbrushes may be operated without converters.
Facility amenities:
GRANDE Mariner features all the special designs that have made ACCL cruises so successful, as well as some new designs. The patented bow ramp allows passengers to disembark without the need for docks or jetties. The shallow draft lets the ship sail through shallow waterways. The retractable pilot house is ideal for sailing under low bridges and locks. The ship also features a stern swimming platform and two launches (one of them with a glass bottom) which can be boarded from the stern. All cabins feature fresh air ventilation systems, which continuously feed in fresh air and remove "used" air.
Smoking allowed:
Additional nights prior:
The ship cannot accommodate stayovers before or after the cruise. For more information, please refer to the "Getting There" section of this booklet.
Additional nights after:
The ship cannot accommodate stayovers before or after the cruise. For more information, please refer to the "Getting There" section of this booklet.
Travel Details
Start of Program:
Embarkation 4:00 pm, Jacksonville, FL. You will be staying at
Grande Mariner
that night.
End of Program:
Disembarkation 9:00 am, Charleston, SC. You will be staying at
Grande Mariner
the night before.
Required documents:
The Participant Information Form is required. Due to the homeland security regulations for ships,a driver's license or passport number is required. Either number will work. You DO NOT have to bring a passport with you. Please complete the attached form and return it with your completed Participant Information Form. Those completing the online Participant Information Form should call the office or email the necessary information: (229) 924-7338 or email@example.com.
Parking availability:
You may leave your cars at the Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport for the duration of the cruise.
To Start of Program
Jacksonville, FL
Nearest city or town:
Jacksonville, FL
Nearest highway:
Nearest airport:
Jacksonville International Airport
From End of Program
Charleston, SC
Travel Details
Jacksonville Airport to Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
From Airport
Hotel Shuttle
Airport Shuttle
phone: 904-741-4184
Per Person/One Way:
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
10 minutes
3 miles
Call the hotel, 904-741-4184, to arrange a pick up and meet the shuttle at the north end of Baggage Claim.
Jacksonville Airport to Cruise Ship, Jacksonville City Dock
From Airport
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Go Airport Shuttle
phone: 904-353-8880
Per Person/One Way:
$24 for 1st person, $8 each additional person
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
30 minutes
15 miles approximately
Advance reservations are not required. You may, however, call upon arrival and still get service.
Driving Directions
Directions to Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport 14565 Duval Road Jacksonville, FL 32218, USA Phone: 904-741-4184 Directions from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): Leaving from the airport terminal, follow the exit signs to I-95 along Airport Road. At the first traffic light (Duval Road) turn right and continue approximately 1/4 mile. The Hyatt Place will be on the right at the first street to the right.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Jacksonville, FL/Ringing of the Bell/Orientation and Welcome
(Thursday, April 25)
Arrive To:
Participants will arrive ready to embark by 4 p.m.
Listen for the ringing of the quaint, hand-held Colonial bell as one of the energetic crew members walks the ship to invite guests to the dining room. Menus are posted daily. There is an open-seating policy.
Orientation and welcome. The coordinator will go over the week's activities, followed by entertainment by our onboard musician.
Grande Mariner
Meals Included:
Day 2:
Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach, FL
(Friday, April 26)
Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. in the dining room. The ship will depart Jacksonville, Fla., on its way to Fernandina Beach, Fla. Birding will take place on the top deck at 7 a.m. each morning for the birding enthusiast.
Field trip on Amelia Island includes the historic district of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Fort Clinch and the beach area.
Your motor coach will take you back to the ship for lunch in the dining room.
The Amelia Island field trip continues with free time left in the afternoon for you to wander the streets of the quaint town of Fernandina Beach, Fla.
At 5 p.m., you are invited to the Captain's Reception in the lounge. Dinner will be in the dining room immediately following the reception. Listen for the ringing of the bell.
Entertainment is always a treat. Arrangements will be finalized nearer to the program date.
Grande Mariner
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Fernandina Beach, Fla. Excursions/Cruise Time/Cumberland Island Presentation
(Saturday, April 27)
Breakfast at 8 a.m. in the dining room.
Fernandina Beach excursions continue.
Dining aboard.
You will have free time in the afternoon before departing this lovely historic village for St. Marys, Ga.
Dinner will be in the Grand Dining Room.
A historian will present a lecture on Cumberland Island, along with a slide presentation in preparation for the next day's field trip to Cumberland.
Grande Mariner
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
Cumberland Island Field Trip/Picnic on Cumberland/Entertainment
(Sunday, April 28)
Breakfast at 8 a.m. in the dining room.
At 9 a.m., leave for Cumberland Island excursion. You will disembark your ship and travel to Cumberland on the Cumberland Princess, a privately owned boat. Cumberland allows a limited number of guests a day. There are no vehicles and no transportation allowed on Cumberland. This is a slow walk that goes from one side of the island to the other through the maritime forest and emerges on the beach of Cumberland. We will enjoy a picnic lunch under the giant and beautiful live oak trees. There are restrooms along the way at designated buildings. The expert leader will tell you all about this at the beginning, then again at lunch. The terrain is mainly flat with a few low dunes that have a path that goes through them. The beach is hard-packed sand.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch under the beautiful and ancient live oak trees.
You will return to your ship in time to depart St. Marys and enjoy an afternoon of sailing before docking at Jekyll Island, Ga.
Dinner will be onboard in the dining room.
Grande Mariner
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:
Jekyll Island Trip/St. Simons Island Trip/Entertainment
(Monday, April 29)
Breakfast at 8 a.m. in dining room. Ship departs Savannah, Ga. at 3:30.
The Jekyll Island Authority will pick you up from your ship for a field trip to the Millionaire's Village in the historic district of Jekyll Island. You will be riding in an open-air trolley and will be getting on and off the trolley to go into some of the old millionaire "cottages." You'll see the Jekyll Island Hotel, hub of the social life of the millionaire's, and restored to a grand hotel. You will see Faith Church, which has an original Tiffany stained-glass window. It is a wonderful field trip.
The trolley will take us back to the ship for lunch in the dining room.
You will sail to Brunswick, Ga., where motor coaches await you for a field trip with historians to St. Simons Island, Ga.
Dinner is in the Grand Dining Room.
Grande Mariner
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Savannah, Ga. Trip/Entertainment
(Tuesday, April 30)
Breakfast at 8 a.m. in the dining room.
Ship arrives in Savannah, Ga. at 9 a.m. Trolleys will be waiting to take you on a field trip of historic Savannah, including the famous Savannah squares, historic district and the Maritime Museum. This field trip will continue after lunch.
Lunch on board.
Field trip of historic Savannah continues.
Dinner will be in the dining room.
Grande Mariner
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7:
Cruise Time/Echoes From Beaufort's Past
(Wednesday, May 1)
Breakfast is at 8 a.m. in the Grand Dining Room. Ship departs Savannah, Ga., at 7 a.m.
The morning will be sailing time to Beaufort, S.C. There will be early morning birding each day at 7 o'clock. Lectures and entertainment will be scheduled during the morning cruise to Beaufort.
Lunch in dining room.
The Beaufort excursion will be a walking field trip or a horse-drawn carriage ride to see historic Beaufort and the beautiful homes by the ocean. This is an important location in the Civil War and you will hear about it on your field trip. You may choose to go on the walking exploration or the carriage exploration.
Dinner will be onboard in the dining room.
Entertainment: "Echoes from Beaufort's Past."
Grande Mariner
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8:
Charleston, S.C. Trip/Entertainment and Farewells
(Thursday, May 2)
Breakfast is at 8 a.m. in the Grand Dining Room.
Motor coaches will be waiting to take you on the field trip to historic Charleston, S.C. You will visit many important landmarks of the Civil War. A visit to the Citadel is included with entrance to the Cadet Church with its many flags displayed.
Your motor coach will take you back to the ship for lunch in the dining room.
Charleston field trip continues to include a plantation and gardens exploration outside Charleston.
Dinner will be in the dining room.
Entertainment and final night.
Grande Mariner
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9:
(Friday, May 3)
Breakfast at 8 a.m. in the dining room.
At 9 a.m., a motor coach will shuttle the participants to the Charleston International Airport. If you need help with other arrangements for travel, please let us know and we'll try and give you some ideas. If you are traveling back to Jacksonville, Fla., you may take the Greyhound bus or rent a car at the airport and turn it in at the airport in Jacksonville. Greyhound's toll- free number is 1-800-231-2222 and its website is www.greyhound.com.
Meals Included:
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Suggested Reading List
A Short History of Charleston
Author: Robert N. Rosen
Description: A concise small history of Charleston that is easy to read and enjoyable.
A Witness to History: Charleston's Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Author: Ruth Miller and Ann Taylor Andrus
Description: The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon in Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the great buildings of Colonial America. Serving as city hall, customs house, post office and prison; as the British Headquarters during the occupation of Charles Towne and then host to a great ball honoring George Washington, the Exchange has been an eyewitness to America�s history. This stoic building-�designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975�-has been described as the best example of the dignity and ornament of the traditional English �exchange-town hall� design of the eighteenth century built in the United States. From within its Great Hall to deep below in the Provost Dungeon, the Exchange has played a vital role in American history. Andrus� and Miller�s fast-paced and readable survey of the history and significance of the Old Exchange Building will appeal to visitor and serious historian alike.
Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach
Author: Ron Kurtz
Description: Eight flag history with contemporary photographs/Adult....Older children can benefit from the photography and the story
Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands Book: A Complete Guide, Fifth Edition (A Great Destinations Guide) [Paperback]
Author: Cecily McMillan
Description: Veteran author and 25-year-resident Cecily McMillan explores the unique intrigue of the Carolina Lowcountry region, examining its history, culture, and people, and provides authoritative recommendations for accommodations, dining, sight-seeing, and recreational activities. Whether you're visiting for a long weekend or renting a cottage on the coast for a week, anyone visiting this magical region will be able to experience the pleasures and pastimes and all new amenities and comforts the region has to offer. Whether your taste gravitates toward admiring historic architecture, savoring local gourmet cuisine in the finest restaurants, casting a net for shrimp, or bird-watching or kayaking, travelers of all persuasions will find the most up-to-date advice for where to go and what to do. 100 black & white photos, 5 maps.
Civil War Savannah
Author: Derek Smith
Description: Glimpse into the lives of the men and women who forever will be associated with Savannah through the wartime deeds
Cumberland Island: A History
Author: Mary Bullard
Description: Author Mary Bullard, widely regarded as the person most knowledgeable about Cumberland Island, is a descendant of the Carnegie family, Cumberland's last owners before it was acquired by the federal government in 1972 and designated a National Seashore. Bullard's discussion of the Carnegie era on Cumberland is notable for its intimate glimpse into how the family's feelings toward the island bore upon Cumberland's destiny.
Cumberland Island: Strong Women, Wild Horses
Author: Charles Seabrook
Description: In Cumberland Island, Charles Seabrook uses his talent as an award-winning environmental writer to describe the island's natural bounty and to tell its long and intriguing history. You'll meet Catherine "Caty" Greene Miller, the widow of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene and the woman who inspired Eli Whitney to invent the cotton gin. She was also the inspiration behind Dungeness, the 30-room tabby mansion built on Cumberland Island in 1803. Another strong woman who currently resides on the island is Carol Ruckdeschel, a naturalist who was the subject of a John McPhee profile in the New Yorker in 1974. GoGo Ferguson and Carol were great friends until they disagreed on the future of the island. Their ensuing feud reveals the continuing debate among residents, conservationists, and developers about how the island should be managed. In Cumberland Island, Charles Seabrook provides a fascinating look into the history of one of America's greatest natural treasures.
Explorer's Guide Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands: A Great Destination (Seventh Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations) [Paperback]
Author: Cecily McMillan
Description: Veteran author and 25+-year-resident Cecily McMillan explores the unique intrigue of the Carolina Lowcountry region, examining its history, culture, and people, and provides authoritative recommendations for accommodations, dining, sight-seeing, and recreational activities. Whether you're visiting for a long weekend or renting a cottage on the coast for a week, anyone visiting this magical region will be able to experience the pleasures and pastimes and all new amenities and comforts the region has to offer.
Fiction Trilogies by Eugenia Price
Author: Eugenia Price
Description: Savannah, To See Your Face Again, Before the Darkness Falls, Stranger in Savannah are based in Savannah. Lighthouse, Beloved Invader, New Moon Rising, and Bright Captivity, Where Shadows Go, The Waiting Time are based in St. Simon's Island, Georgia. Not all are currently in print-you may find some available only through used book shops or libraries
Images of Amelia Island
Author: Rob Hicks in association with the Amelia island Museum of History
Description: Light text with historic photographs, many from the Museum's collection/ Adult...Older children can benefit from the photography
Jekyll Island Club, The (GA) (Images of America)
Author: Jekyll Island Museum
Description: In the late nineteenth century, some of the wealthiest families in America joined together to form the Jekyll Island Club. The Club operated for 54 years, from 1888 until 1942, and attracted an elite membership. The families of Cyrus McCormick, J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, and William Vanderbilt were among those who enjoyed the leisurely pace and recreational adventure of the Georgia coast. The Jekyll Island Club includes images of the architecture, clothing, transportation, and natural beauty unique to the island. This exquisite collection is sure to rekindle awe and wonder in the hearts of those who have visited the island, and will serve as a wonderful introduction for newcomers. The Jekyll Island Club is a fascinating look at a bygone period. Show More Show Less
Jekyll Island: The Nearest Faraway Place
Author: unknown
Description: Jekyll Island's undisturbed beauty, combined with its pleasant year-round weather and refreshing ocean breezes, provides a breathtaking backdrop for a variety of wonderful experiences. Located midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, Jekyll Island is approximately 5,700 acres and the smallest of Georgia's barrier islands. As a tribute to the Island's allurement, the Jekyll Island Authority has published Jekyll Island The Nearest Faraway Place, a coffee table book recognizing the inspired talent of residents and guests and their ability to capture unique perspectives of our cherished Island. During the period of March through September 2010, a competition was conducted to discover photographs of, and poems about, Jekyll Island. Scenic images and inspiring narratives portraying Jekyll's beach and marsh, sunrise and sunsets, wildlife, nature, historic landmarks, and views from above were sought for inclusion in this project. Submissions included 70 from Georgia, 17 from different states, 4 from Canada and 1 from the United Kingdom. Results of the competition were announced and the winning selections are featured in the commemorative publication. Copyright of the selected works and all rights to publish became property of Jekyll Island Authority. Jekyll Island The Nearest Faraway Place is now currently available at the Visitor Information Center, the Commissary, the Jekyll Island Book Store, the Jekyll Island Museum Store, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Hattie's Books in Brunswick.
Life along the Inner Coast: A Naturalist's Guide to the Sounds, Inlets, Rivers, and Intracoastal Waterway from Norfolk to Key West [Paperback]
Author: Robert and Alice Lippson
Description: For decades, marine scientists Robert and Alice Jane Lippson have traveled the rivers, backwaters, sounds, bays, lagoons, and inlets stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Keys aboard their trawler, Odyssey. The culmination of their leisurely journeys, Life along the Inner Coast is a guide to the plants, animals, and habitats found in one of the most biologically diverse regions on the planet. It is a valuable resource for naturalists, students, and anyone who lives or vacations along the Atlantic inner coast.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Author: John Berendt
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St. Simons Island (GA) (Images of America)
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CORALVILLE, Iowa, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CIVCO Medical Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Hap Peterson as vice president of North American sales for the radiation oncology (RO) business unit, responsible for managing CIVCO's sales activities in the United States and Canada.
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Rickie Fowler of the United States celebrates after making a putt for birdie on the first playoff hole to defeat Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and D.A. (Tyler Lecka/Getty Images/AFP)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: Rickie Fowler finally picked up his first PGA Tour win Sunday in what might be the start of a rivalry for many years to come.
Fowler brought style and substance to a sudden-death playoff at Quail Hollow and delivered a clutch shot – a wedge into 4 feet to birdie the 18th hole and win the Wells Fargo Championship over U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points.
The 23-year-old Fowler has been talked about as the next American star since he turned pro with his flashy colors and all-orange outfit Sunday, his trademark. Now he has a trophy to back up the hype, coming in his 67th start as a pro on the PGA Tour.
And he beat the 23-year-old McIlroy to do it.
"I'm looking forward to playing with Rory for a long time," said Flower, who closed with a 3-under 69. "It's awesome. It's a long wait, but well worth it."
McIlroy established himself on the same green two years ago, a 20-year-old who closed out a record 62 by making a 40-foot putt. This time, it was Fowler's turn.
Along for the ride was Points, a 35-year-old who had the tournament in his grasp until ending 40 straight holes without a bogey by making one at the worst time. He had a one-shot lead going to the 18th in regulation, hit his approach in a bunker and never came close to a par.
McIlroy had a shot at winning in regulation and missed a 15-foot birdie putt.
In the playoff, all three hit the fairway, with McIlroy hitting a 3-wood that traveled nearly 340 yards. Fowler's wedge covered the flag and spun some 4 feet away. Points went long and did well to two-putt for his par, making the second one from 12 feet. McIlroy hit his wedge well right of the flag and had to work hard for a two-putt par.
That set the stage for Fowler, and he wasn't about to let this chance get away.
Even though they're the same age, McIlroy has a two-year head start on Fowler. They were in the Walker Cup together in 2007, and McIlroy turned pro that fall. Fowler didn't turn pro until two years ago.
The only other time Fowler won as a pro was last year at the Korea Open, where he also beat McIlroy.
Fowler and McIlroy both recovered from late bogeys.
Fowler had the outright lead until he went bunker-to-bunker on the 16th hole, the second time drawing a plugged lie, and missed a 10-foot par putt. He had a 20-foot birdie putt on the last hole, though it never had a chance. He was the first one in at 14-under 274.
McIlroy went long of the green on the par-3 17th and missed an 8-foot par putt, but when Points struggled on the 18th, McIlroy had a putt for the win. McIlroy closed with a 70, while Points had to settle for a 71.
Webb Simpson, the 54-hole leader who lives a mile from Quail Hollow, made a mess of the eighth hole for a bogey and three-putted the 11th to fall back. Back-to-back birdies late in his round kept his hopes alive, and he had a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th to join the playoff. It missed and he had a 73 to finish alone in fourth.
Ryan Moore, who played in the final group with Simpson, didn't make a birdie until the 15th hole and shot 74. He tied for fifth with Lee Westwood (66) and Ben Curtis (67), who finished before the leaders got to the back nine.
Fowler already is one of the more popular figures on the PGA Tour, especially with kids. He raced motorbikes, just like his father, as a kid until devoting himself to golf and the swing he fashioned on a practice range in southern California. The gallery was loaded with kids and their flat-billed caps, some of them dressed head-to-toe in orange.
This time, he gave them something to cheer.
For all his endorsements and marketing prowess, Fowler was starting to hear whispers about when he was going to win. Making it even sweeter was having his mother, Lynn, and girlfriend Alexandra Browne (daughter of former PGA Tour winner Olin Browne) in the gallery.
"I'm over the top," his mother said, fighting back tears. "I'm relieved for him because this is an expectation from the people, the fans, the tournament staff directors. And now he can hopefully carry on and do the work that he likes to do."
Fowler fell four shots behind early when he three-putted from long range on the par-3 second hole, and he didn't help himself on the par-5 fifth hole by driving so far right his ball skirted by a concessions stand. His third shot left him 25 feet away, and he holed it for birdie.
It might have been as important a putt as he made all day, because it got him going.
He followed with a tough par save on the sixth, a two-putt birdie on the seventh and a nifty bump-and-run to the short eighth hole for a tap-in birdie. Just like that, he was right back in the mix, and despite another bad three-putt on the ninth, Fowler responded with a two-putt birdie on the 10th and an 18-foot birdie putt on the 12th that gave him a share of the lead.
On the back nine, it was clear this was a three-man race, and all had their shots at winning.
Fowler earned $1.17 million and best of all, achieved his primary goal of winning on the PGA Tour.
That should help him reach his other marks this year, getting to the Tour Championship for the first time and perhaps getting another spot on the Ryder Cup team.
He was picked in 2010 – the first PGA Tour rookie ever selected by a captain – and showed his promise by winning the last four holes to earn a halve in his singles match. McIlroy is far more accomplished, with a major championship and a return to No. 1 in the world.
However, as a generational shift in golf continues, this could be a rivalry worth watching.
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HOPE Auction Receives Support from Summer Camps
MOULTONBOROUGH — Silent and live auctions will be held at the Moultonborough Lions Club on Saturday, May 31, to benefit the Lakes Region Food Pantry. Every dollar taken in will be used to support the food pantry and purchase food items to keep the food pantry shelves, refrigerators and freezers stocked.
Camp Quinebarge, located on Lake Kanasatka in Moultonborough, has generously donated a two-week session from June 29 to July 12 with a value of $2,400. The minimum bid will be $1,000, with the highest bidder receiving a certificate allowing a boy or girl ages 7 to 15 to spend two full weeks at this beautiful camp featuring activities such as swimming, boating, arts and crafts, horseback riding, sports, ropes and wall, archery, nature and hiking. Go to campquinebarge.com for more information.
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse has donated two gift certificates. One is for Camp 1 or 2 (ages 5-11, one week session) at a $250 value and one for the Upper Camp (ages 12-14, two week full day session) at a value of $450. Go to winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org for more information on these exciting summer camps for aspiring actors and actresses.
Those unable to attend the auction on May 31, but who would like to bid on the Camp Quinebarge or Winnipesaukee Playhouse gift certificates can call Mike or Kate Lancor at the phone number below.
Additional donated items are needed for this auction. Local residents and businesses can support this extremely important effort by donating items to be auctioned such as gift certificates, new merchandise, handmade crafts or art work, used furniture or household items in very good condition, antiques and other items.
Businesses and individuals are also encouraged to be creative by donating services (e.g. cleaning time, landscaping hours, baked goods), dinner for 2 or 4 at their home, boat rides or motorcycle rides, or any other type of exciting recreational items.
The live auction will begin at 6 p.m. sharp. The doors will be opened at 4:30 p.m. for preview and food will be available. More than 250 items will be auctioned in the balloon, silent and live auctions.
Any businesses or individuals who have one or more items they are willing to donate to this very worthwhile cause are asked to call Kate and Mike Lancor (476-8409) or (204-8409) or Amy Norton (986-0357).
The Lakes Region Food Pantry (LRFP) opened its doors in January 2013 and is located on Whittier Highway in Moultonborough. LRFP serves individuals and families from throughout the Lakes Region including Moultonborough, Center Harbor, Meredith, Sandwich, Tuftonboro and Laconia.
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Meredith Village Savings Bank to Sponsor Meredith Rotary Memorial Golf Classic
MEREDITH — The Meredith Rotary Club has announced the seventh annual Memorial Golf Classic at Waukewan Golf Club scheduled for Friday, June 20. All proceeds will benefit the Meredith Rotary Scholarship Fund.
The tournament, which will have a 9 a.m. shotgun start, costs $125 per person and includes greens fees, cart, continental breakfast, lunch, prizes and special contests. There will be a special "$500 Closest to the Pin" event at the end of the tournament.
Meredith Village Savings Bank, which has been a supporter of the golf tournament from its inception, will be the major sponsor for the tournament once again this year.
Proceeds from the golf tournament are donated to the Meredith Rotary Scholarship Fund in the name of Dexter Hale, a beloved member of the Rotary who had perfect attendance at weekly meetings for more than 43 years and was a strong supporter of the scholarship fund.
Pre-registration for this golf tournament is recommended. For information and registration, call Ted Fodero at 603-279-4591, Justin Barkley at 603-279-6661, or Bob Kennelly at 603-279-5393. Additional information can be found at www.meredithrotary.org.
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Moultonborough House Tour Returns after two year Break
MOULTONBOROUGH — Under the leadership of co-presidents, Jane Harrington and Kathy Seder, The Friends of the Moultonborough Library are once again sponsoring a Moultonborough House and Garden Tour on Thursday, June 26.
This eagerly awaited tour returns after a two year hiatus.
Four lovely homes will be showcased on this year's tour as well as a charming Inn and two exquisite gardens. Tickets will cost $35, payable by cash or check, and will be available for purchase at the Moultonborough Library or Bayswater Books in Center Harbor, beginning May 15. All necessary information regarding property locations and directions will be included with the ticket purchase. The homes, Inn, and gardens may be visited in any order between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
This year, raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at some of the residences on your day as well as the Moultonborough Library on pre-tour Saturdays. Local merchants have generously donated gift certificates for this year's raffle. Raffle tickets are available for $5 for one ticket or $10 for 3 tickets.
The house tour is the Friends' major fundraising event. Monies raised support cultural and educational programs for adults and children and also provide the library with supplemental funding for additional furnishings, equipment, collection materials and seasonal activities.
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Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair at Mill Falls
MEREDITH — Mill Falls Marketplace will once again come alive with color, flavor, and music for the 23rd Annual
Memorial Weekend Craft Festival on May 24, 25 & 26 (Memorial Day).
Over 100 juried craftsmen and artisans from all over New England will display their American Made Works including Fine Jewelry, Folk Art, Primitives, Photography, Fiber Arts, Custom Signs, Wood Burning, Tile, Floral Design, Slate, Tole Painting, Candles, Baskets, Leather, Batik, Blown Glass, Turned Wood, Wearable Art and much more
Come and sample a variety of specialty foods such as salsas, herbal dips, jams, jellies, oils, vinegars, pastries, maple, jerky, sauces, gourmet lemonade, baked goods, candied nuts from the nut lady, dips, venison jerky, and maple syrup
The Fair is held rain or shine, free admission, handicap accessible and friendly pets on a leash are welcome.
Festival hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday (Memorial Day) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Age of Anxiety: A History of America's Turbulent Affair with Tranquilizersby Andrea Tone
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Anxious Americans have increasingly pursued peace of mind through pills and prescriptions. In 2006, the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that 40 million adult Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder in any given year: more than double the number thought to have such a disorder in 2001. Anti-anxiety drugs are a billion-dollar business. Yet as recently as 1955, when the first tranquilizer—Miltown—went on the market, pharmaceutical executives worried that there wouldnt be interest in anxiety-relief. At mid-century, talk therapy remained the treatment of choice.
But Miltown became a sensation—the first psychotropic blockbuster in United States history. By 1957, Americans had filled 36 million prescriptions. Patients seeking made-to-order tranquility emptied drugstores, forcing pharmacists to post signs reading more Miltown tomorrow." The drugs financial success and cultural impact revolutionized perceptions of anxiety and its treatment, inspiring the development of other lifestyle drugs including Valium and Prozac.
In The Age of Anxiety, Andrea Tone draws on a broad array of original sources—manufacturers files, FDA reports, letters, government investigations, and interviews with inventors, physicians, patients, and activists—to provide the first comprehensive account of the rise of Americas tranquilizer culture. She transports readers from the bomb shelters of the Cold War to the scientific optimism of the Baby Boomers, to the just say no" Puritanism of the late 1970s and 1980s.
A vibrant history of Americas long and turbulent affair with tranquilizers, The Age of Anxiety casts new light on what it has meant to seek synthetic solutions to everyday angst.
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While prescription drugs are routinely used today for managing depression and anxiety, this was not the case a half century ago. In this book, Tone (Social History of Medicine, McGill University) looks at the medicalization of mental health issues since the 1950s and at the growth of the pharmaceutical industry that fed Americans' growing reliance on drug-based solutions for stress and anxiety. Basing her account on extensive interviews and other primary sources, the author examines the question of whether increased tranquilizer use is due to higher levels of day-to-day anxiety, or whether that growth is the result of the redefinition of everyday problems as medical or psychological conditions suitable for pharmaceutical intervention. Tone's highly readable (and sometimes personal) account of the social and medical role of tranquilizers will interest many readers. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The definitive history of Americas tranquilizer culture—from the Miltown sensation in the 1950s to Valium in the 1960s and 1970s to Xanax in the twenty-first century.
Drugs for anxiety are a billion-dollar business in the United States. Yet in 1955, when the prescription tranquilizer Miltown became available, pharmaceutical executives worried that there was no market. In The Age of Anxiety, historian Andrea Tone provides a comprehensive account of the rise of Americas prescription drug culture through the lens of our complicated relationship with tranquilizers.
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Theron's character is unrealistically able to subdue various male and female attackers. These fights sequences make up the majority of the plot and involve weapons and body contact. Many "extras" and some main characters are shot with blood shown, blood spatters on the inside of a subway train, and Aeon removes bullets from a bloodied wound. Two scenes imply a sexual encounter, with Theron's back exposed in one. Surprisingly, no profanities were heard.


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New London — Police Chief Margaret Ackley does not want to retire, and her attorney criticized the mayor Monday for calling for a special City Council meeting Monday to discuss a retirement proposal.
"I find it quite irresponsible of the mayor to propose an agenda item like this,'' said Attorney Richard Padykula of West Hartford.
"The chief continues to be committed to doing her job and protecting the citizens of the town,'' he said Monday. "There's no potential retirement proposal."
Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio requested a closed-door meeting with the City Council Monday to discuss "the employment of, and a retirement proposal from attorneys representing, Police Chief Margaret Ackley ..." A second item on the agenda was to discuss "the status of pending and/or threatened litigation by Police Chief Margaret Ackley ..."
Council President Michael Passero said the mayor asked for the special meeting with the council.
"All I know about it is that the mayor requested a meeting with both those items on the agenda,'' Passero said.
But Monday night the administration withdrew the request to talk about a retirement proposal.
Before the meeting, Finizio said the chief has had another lawyer representing her, and there had been ongoing discussions about the chief retiring several months ago. He said the administration never shared the proposal with the council.
"The administration was not prepared to move forward on the potential retirement agreement, which her attorney suggested,'' he said. But since the council was going to briefed on the status of pending and/or threatened litigation, Finizio said, he wanted to inform the council of the potential agreement.
"There were other legal matters pertaining to the chief we were going to discuss, so we wanted to discuss the retirement proposal so we could have a more broad and well-rounded executive session," he said. "But since her attorney has publicly and on the record disclosed there is no agreement, ... those discussions are withdrawn."
City Attorney Jeffery Londregan confirmed that he had spoken with Ackley's attorney Monday morning and was told there was no retirement proposal on the table.
The council did meet Monday meet behind closed doors for about 30 minutes to discuss pending or threatened litigation by the chief. Londregan said the chief notified the city in August 2011 of a threat to sue over a contract dispute.
The council took no action when it returned to open session.
Ackley's attorney, who was not at the meeting, said the city has not treated the chief well over the years.
"The chief has been treated despicably,'' Padykula said. "We are going to continue to try and get the chief to be treated more fairly by the town."
In January 2012, the City Council rejected a $25,000 settlement agreement that the mayor made with Ackley over a dispute with a former city councilor. Around the same time, the council also rejected another agreement the mayor made with the chief, which would have paid her $63,000 in accrued compensation time pay.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- An Iowa City man is accused of brutally assaulting another man over a New Year's Eve argument.
Police said Todd D. White, 35, of Iowa City, got into an argument with another man on New Year's Eve. The argument carried over to the night of Jan. 10 and the morning of Jan. 11 when both men were at the Moose Lodge in Iowa City.
While in the parking lot of the Moose Lodge, White allegedly asked the other man if he wanted "to go." Police said White took off his coat, threw the other man to the ground and kicked him in the face multiple times.
The victim suffered multiple fractures to his skull and facial bones due to the attack, police said.
White has been arrested and faces one count of willful injury causing serious injury, a class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
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Act 1 climaxes with the entire company vocalizing different lyrics simultaneously, and "Urinetown" authors Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman wisely reprise that device late in Act 2 when Baum, Ali and Gregg Bilyeau skillfully overlap their voices with Taylor and Pearson on "Why Did I Listen to that Man?"
Those numbers ring out impressively, but the musical's showstopper is the gospel-flavored "Run, Freedom, Run" featuring Taylor and the rebellious ensemble.
"Urinetown" shines as one of the best shows in BTG's recent history. In case you need further encouragement to get your ticket, consider the cute-as-a-button Kaleigh Pfohl - who played Adelaide in BTG's 2006 production of "Guys and Dolls." In "Urinetown," Pfohl will win your heart as Little Sally, an easily confused, teddy-bear-hugging ragamuffin.
Other ensemble standouts include the rubber-faced Ceara Windhausen as Billy Girl Bill, Donnie Williams as the knife-wielding Hot Blades Harry, red-headed Korrie Strodel as Little Becky Two Shoes, and beautiful brunette Holly Ross as Julie Cassidy, the lady who just can't hold it any longer.
The Tony Award-winning "Urinetown: The Musical" continues at the First Presbyterian Education Center, 64 Oswego St., at 8 p.m. Friday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at 3 p.m. on March 20, and at 7:30 p.m. March 25 and 26. Tickets cost $20, $17 for students, and $17 for seniors at the March 20 matinee only; 877-4183; baldwinsvilletheatreguild.org.
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For as long as I can remember, Montgomery County has been a
hot-bed for educating the area's youth in the way of sports.
This take shape in many forms – the foremost being summer
training camps and sessions for all of the adolescent residents of the county.
My experience took me through many organizations and
programs, several of which still exist today.
Hello, Montgomery County!
I've had the opportunity to talk to several readers while out covering a commissioners meeting or a spaghetti dinner (got to love covering those!), and it seems to me that you guys are great at asking for what we in the journalism world refer to as the "five Ws" – who, what, when, where, why (and sometimes how). I'm going to give you those answers now so that the next time we meet, we can focus on you!
It was a really big piece of ash. It was still glowing a dull orange color when it floated down to a few yards in front of our car. It landed exactly where we had been sitting on a blanket just a few minutes before.
Mom, Dad and I had attended the fireworks show in a nearby town when for some reason — it was probably windy and a little chilly — and we had retreated to our car to watch the rest of the show.
For some reason we had been able to park close to the area roped off for the viewers' safety.
Oops. The ropes should have been back about 6 feet further.
This is the time of year when we sing about "the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air . . . " even if we do not do so any other time.
I stopped by my girlfriend's house the other day and saw that, once again, she was moving furniture. Lots of people enjoy rearranging their furnishings from time to time, but she takes it to a whole new level.
Not only does she move the furniture, but she generally alters it somehow. She is the queen of re-purposing. For example, on this particular day she had sawed the legs off of her computer hutch, inserted a small stand, and turned it into a TV armoire. Brilliant!
I've seen her build doors for open bookshelves and turn them into cabinets.
Will this rain ever stop falling? This has been a common question being raised around the community and around the state in the past month. From roads getting washed out to basements getting flooded, many people have been directly impacted by recent flooding; but what does it mean for agriculture and gardens in the state and county?
There I was, minding my own business. Just got back from delivering newspapers on a Saturday morning – and you thought being a CEO was glamorous – when it seemed like a giant shadow passed over the sun. I looked up and blotting out all the light while filling the entire frame of my door was John Hammer.
"Great ghost of Lew Wallace!" I yelled. "Don't you ever think about knocking? How do you walk in without making noise? How do you get up here anyways?"
I've received a request to write about thyroid gland problems. Thyroid problems are fairly common in a family medicine setting. For those who don't know what a thyroid is or does, keep reading.
The thyroid is an endocrine gland found in the neck. Endocrine glands produce hormones and secrete them into the bloodstream. The hormones then travel around the body and facilitate various biologic functions by interacting with cells in different tissues. Hormones are like microscopic fingers that flip switches on cells to make the cells perform particular functions.
A great opportunity was missed recently. We had the opportunity to have an intelligent, adult conversation on how best to help the poor among us. The debate was on whether the poor are best served by creating prosperity, or are they best served by complaining about "income inequality" (i.e., about how much more the rich make than the poor). The question was asked, "Would you be willing for the rich to be even richer if it meant improved conditions for the poor?"
I don't want to spend the money; I don't think we will get a good return on our investment; the house will be a total mess for six weeks; it will be extremely stressful; and, I really don't care if we have soft-close cabinet doors and roll-out pantry shelves.
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