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School Begins - for all Carbon County schools on August 25. August 25 & 26 are ½ days only. No lunch will be served those days.
Carbon County RSVP - Responding to Community Needs Through Volunteer Service. Volunteers are the heart of our organization and our community. Come join a group of like-minded individuals who volunteer their time toward making a meaningful contribution in Carbon County. Local organizations will value your time, talent, and consideration. Please do not hesitate to call if you think you would like to lend a helping hand, or if you yourself are in need of volunteers. Contact Rebecca or Shannon at 637-9118; in East Carbon Tressa at 888-2223. Email us at email@example.com.
Helper City Community Development Committee - All interested parties are invited to attend the Community Development Committee Meeting of Helper City every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Helper Civic Auditorium or in the Library in the Auditorium.
Food Handlers Classes - for all persons working in restaurants, bars, nursing homes, school cafeterias, convenience stores or grocery deli's. Classes will be taught in Price on Sept. 28 at 9:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Southeastern Utah District Health Department, 28 South 100 East. Classes will be taught in Castle Dale on Sept. 29 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The classes are two hours in length and the cost is $10.00 to take the test. For more information, please call Dr. Claron D. Bjork at the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, 637-3671 in Price, or Terri at 381-2252 in Castle Dale.
Habitat for Humanity - is alive, well and building! To help on a workday, for an application, for information call Katherine at 650-0074 and leave a message, or call Sylvia at 687-9184. Volunteers and board members needed from both Carbon and Emery. Always collecting aluminum cans, call Sylvia for pick-up or drop off to Dave at Price Salvage, 510 East 1250 South in Price, 637-8609. Donations for the fully wheelchair accessible house in progress can be sent to HFH of Castle Country, PO Box 724, Price, Utah 84501. Building Homes, Building Lives!
Volunteers of America - Do you love children? Are you at least 60 years of age? Do you live on a limited income? Could you use an extra $200 or more a month? For more information call 613-0987 or 1-800-201-5572.
Items Needed - Family Support and Children's Justice Center is in continuous need of the following items: canned goods, noodles, top ramen, tuna fish, soups, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, paper plates, plastic cups, dish soap, diapers, wipes. New and used clothing is always accepted (new underwear only please). No donation too big or too small, we accept them all. Please remember that when you donate items to the center are going right back to the community. We serve children and Carbon and Emery counties. There is no charge to families for items or the service we provide. We operate on grants and private donations. We need people in the community to help us help the children. If you have any questions call 637-0281.
Applications for Sprinkler Irrigation Accepted - The USDA/NRCS is accepting applications for any agricultural land owner interested in sprinkler irrigation. This is an incentive based program to aid in the control of salinity in the river. To make application or for questions related to the program contact NRCS at 540 W. Price River Drive, Price for Carbon County or 1120 N. Des-Bee-Dove Road, Castle Dale for Emery County.
Women Health Clinics - held twice a month in Price at the Southeastern Utah District Health Department for women 40-64. This program provides free or low cost breast exam and pap smear. Women may qualify for a free mammogram. Call the Health Dept. at 637-3671 for an appointment.
Humane Society Rummage Sale - Donations are being collected for the Carbon County Humane Society's Rummage Sale. If you wish to donate items please contact 637-2908 or 637-2208. All donations are tax exempt.
Cancer Screening - Southeastern Utah District Health Department in Price offers Women Health Clinics twice a month for women 40-64. This program provides free or low cost breast exam and pap smear. Women may qualify for a free mammogram. Call the health department at 637-3671 for an appointment.
Spring Glen Park - If you would like to hold your event or activity at the Spring Glen Park please call Jack Allred at 472-5002 for scheduling.
Heber Valley Railroad - Various events run throughout the year. For more information visit www.hebervalleyrr.org or call 435-654-5601.
Cans for CARE-A-VAN - Aluminum can drive to assist the elderly with transportation to medical appointments. Drop off at Howa's on Carbonville Road or call 637-9488 for pick up. Cans must be bagged.
Utah Youth Village - Carbon and Emery residents interested in becoming proctor parents may contact Lisa Peirce at 1-888-226-6557.
Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation - a non-profit group that helps injured and orphaned wildlife. Help is needed year-round for various projects. Cash donations are always needed and greatly appreciated. Dedicated Hunter hours can be performed or purchased through us. For information call Debbie Pappas at 637-7055 or Debbie Sartori at 637-1372.
Carbon County Humane Society - seeks building for their once a month clinic. The Spay and Neuter clinic has been helping animals and their guardians for over 10 years. If you or someone you know has a vacant building that would benefit our cause please call 637-2908. Thank you for your support.
Volunteers Needed - ProCare (After School Program) is seeking volunteers to help out with daily activities and also substitute for regular VISTA workers when necessary. High school students and all adults welcome. Those over 18 must pass background check prior to working with ProCare. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer please call Aaron Greenwood - 613-1064 or leave message. Training will be provided. Must love elementary aged children.
Alzheimer's - Memory Loss - The Price area has been developing a C.A.R.E. Program with the Alzheimer's Association. The program needs caregivers who could use a break from the constant chores of taking care of a family member with memory loss. The program also needs volunteers to help provide companion services while the caregiver gets a much needed break for 1-3 hours. Volunteers will be reimbursed for mileage. The C.A.R.E. program for the Alzheimer's Association of Utah is in the Price R.S.V.P. office which is located in the Carbon County Senior Citizens building, 30 East 200 South in Price. Please contact us! Call 637-8545.
Volunteers Needed - Rocky Mountain Hospice - Faith in Action is looking for trusting, compassionate people to provide respite time for families of terminally ill patients. Training will be provided by Rocky Mountain. For more information about our volunteer program or to volunteer please call Rocky Mountain Hospice at 637-8070.
Doghouses Needed - The Humane Society finally has members to collect these donated doghouses. Also, if you are interested in becoming a Fundraising Volunteer for the Humane Society please call Brenda at 637-2208 or Martha at 637-4496. We welcome your ideas.
Story and Craft Hour - C.E.U. Museum will be holding a children's Story and Craft Hour every first and third Friday of the month at 2:00 pm in the Museum's Discovery Room. Please call the Museum at 637-5060 if you have any questions.
Castleview Hospital Auxiliary - "Pink Ladies" are accepting applications for volunteers. Contact Sherline Riche at 472-5278 or Norma Baker at 637-0292.
Girl Scouts - Adults or girls ages 5 to 18 interested in Girl Scouts please call Patti Rigby at 637-1613 after 6 p.m.
Humane Society - Looking for interested people to be on board. Please call for details, Nancy Boyle 637-3320, Brenda Pappas 637-2208, or Martha Bocook 637-4996.
Casa Volunteers Needed - Each year hundreds of children in Carbon and Emery counties become wards of the juvenile court system due to child abuse, neglect or abandonment. The child welfare system can only devote so much time and attention to each individual case and, consequently, to each individual child. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are ordinary men and women who find it in their hearts and their schedules to help these abused and neglected children. Those interested in volunteering should contact Kerrie, the CASA Coordinator, at (435) 381-5595.
Utah Family Center Lending Library - to help parents including topics such as infant through adult literacy, discipline, children & teens mental health, bullying and much more. Parenting classes available. 685 East 200 South in Price. Call 637-9206 for more information. Volunteers are also needed, call 820-0290 for information on volunteering.
CEU Library - Summer hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information or questions, contact the library at 613-5209.
Foster Grandparents - Volunteers of America-Utah needs grandparents to join the Foster Grandparent Program team. Foster Grandparents receive a modest non-taxable stipend of about $200 per month. Individuals who are at least 60 years old; love children; have a limited income, and extra time to share may qualify. FGP volunteers serve 20 hours per week in local schools, and receive a daily meal, a yearly physical, accident and liability insurance while on duty, and transportation to and from the school. Fill your extra time with love and purpose! For more information call 613-0987 or call toll-free 1-800-201-5572.
Rape crisis hotline - Rape or domestic violence victims in the Carbon-Emery County area may contact the local 24-hour crisis line toll-free at 1-866-894-8610.
Golden Rule Mission - Donate your garage/yard sale leftovers to the Golden Rule Mission in Helper. Tax deductible.
CASA - Special advocates are trained volunteers appointed by judges to speak for children appearing in court. Volunteers are screened. For information, contact Kerrie at 435-381-5595 or 435-650-0654.
Foster Care Foundation - Carbon-Emery residents interested in becoming foster parents may contact Heather Ogden at 636-0210.
Parenting for Teens - The Family Support and Children's Justice Center in Price offers a free class dealing with the issues, problems and difficulties facing teen parents. Participants learn about available resources, assistance to return/remain in school, parenting/life skills, cooking and recreation opportunities. For information, contact Shelley Wright at 637-0281.
Carbon County Animal Shelter - AVID chip pet identification is available at the shelter. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Foster Parents - The local DCFS office needs foster parents willing to work with teens and provide emergency shelter care. For information, contact Cindy Saccomanno at 636-0219.
Helper Library - Summer hours are Monday- Wednesday from noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closed daily from 2:30 until 3:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday, and holidays. For information, contact the library at 472-5601. Story hour every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for children ages 2-10 with a surprise theme and storyteller every week.
Books for Shut-ins - As a service to our community, the Helper Library is happy to deliver books to shut-ins. To take advantage of this service, call the library at 472-5601.
Women's Bible Study Group - Interdenominational, interactive. Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the lower fellowship hall of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Cost is $11 for book (partial/full scholarship for those in need). Supplies needed: a bible (a concordance would be helpful). Contact Leslie Caza 637-1162 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Square Dancing - Give it a whirl at the Karl Peterson Center locate at 107 S. Carbon Ave, in Price every 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. For information call 637-0136 or 637-1382.
Price Library - Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Story hours at the Library: Tuesday 5:00 p.m. (Barkin' Books), Wednesday 5:00 p.m., Thursday 1:00 p.m. Come in and see "The Rock" our Emperor Scorpion.
Family Support & Children's Justice Center - offers crisis care for families with children from infants to 11 years old. Crisis nursery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Families may use the nursery for respite, family crisis, court, doctors appointments, medical emergencies, mental health appointments, escaping family violence, attending parenting classes/divorce classes and AA/Narcotic Anonymous meetings. Parenting classes are scheduled Thursday at 1:30 p.m. For information, call the center at 637-0281.
Christ Centered 12 Step Meetings - Overcoming addiction through Christ. Approved to sign AA/NA cards. Thursdays 12 noon. 550 East 100 South, Price. Pastor Jim Wright, home 637-3937, church 637-0141 or Chad Keele, home 472-3702.
2nd Annual 911 Poker Run - September 10, registration at 10:00 a.m., flag ceremony at 11:30 a.m., Poker Run begins at noon. Registration is $40 and includes a t-shirt, dinner and dance as well as a chance to win the grand prize. All proceeds will be donated to Carbon and Emery Counties disabled veterans. For more information call Sam 637-6172, Kent 801-368-3874, Judd 801-368-3875, or Glen 650-4118.
Habitat for Humanity - offers a day of hammering and helping on August 27, starting at 9 a.m. Bring your gloves and hammer (a jacket or sunscreen) to 690 Orange Court (at 320 W) Valley View Subdivision west of Emery High in Castle Dale. Individual volunteers or groups (16 years and up with supervisor) needed to build and lift walls into place. For more info call Katherine at 650-0074 or Sylvia at 687-9184. Let's get Rebecca's house up this year! Send donations to HFH of Castle Country, PO Box 724, Price, UT 84501. Your donation, large or small, will help!
Fall Photo Shoot - September 23 & 24. Classroom Friday evening, photography on the Byway Saturday. For information contact Jana Abrams at the Castle Country Travel Region office 637-3009.
2nd Annual Carbon/Emery County Reunion - "Dedicated to a Higher Purpose" is the theme of the 2nd Annual Carbon/Emery County Reunion scheduled in Salt Lake City at Fairmont Park (Sugarhouse area) on Labor Day, Sept. 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last year over 20 towns from the two counties were represented. We will be collecting donations for a historical musuem in Price which we hope to create to highlight the many peoples and events which created one of the richest heritages in the state. This is a "bring your own picnic" affair, but there are also many restaurants in the area as an alternative. For those who love to swim there is a large indoor pool at the park.
Marine Corps League - meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at China City. For membership information, contact David Brewer at 472-8757.
DAV Meeting - The next Disabled American Veterans Carbon Chapter 16, meeting will be held Sept 10 at 3pm. We will be at the Price Senior Citizens Center. There will be a potluck dinner. There will also be an election for new officers.
Price American Legion Post #3 - meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the post home - 27 N. 100 W.
Helper American Legion Auxiliary - meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. For information, contact Pat Scherschel at 472-8203.
VFW - Post hours are Monday - Saturday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Games are on Sunday at 1 p.m. For information, contact VFW Post at 637-7424.
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting - Third Tuesday of the month. For info call Veloy Wilder 637-0290, Ruth Rich 637-3608, Lucie Cook 613-0927.
Local Veterans Employment Representative - is available Monday through Friday at Department of Workforce Services, 475 West Price River Drive, for questions about VA benefits, assistance with VA applications, employment assistance and other veterans issues. If you have questions about your benefits or eligibility for benefits, contact Steve Wilkinson (LVER) at 636-2348.
VFW Field Service Officer Visit - On Sept. 1 and Sept. 15 a Field Service Officer from the VFW Department Service Office in Salt Lake City will be visiting Price to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to qualify for assistance. The officer will be working out of the Price Workforce Services Center from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on both days. Please bring the following documents so that we may better serve you: DD form 214, marriage/divorce papers, birth/adoption/death certificates, children's social security numbers.
American Legion Service Officer Visit - On Sept. 29, a Service Officer from the American Legion Office in Salt Lake City will be visiting Price to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to qualify for assistance. The officer will be working out of the Price Workforce Services Center from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on both days. Please bring the following documents so that we may better serve you: DD form 214, marriage/divorce papers, birth/adoption/death certificates, children's social security numbers.
Nine Mile Canyon Settlers Association - Organized to gather histories and record stories of those who will share their Nine Mile experiences. We invited posterity of early settlers, folklore, or visitor experiences to share with us. We do a quarterly newsletter. Please call 801-775-9317, or write NMCSA, c/o Alene Dalton, 24 Aulane Drive, Clearfield, Utah 84015, or email firstname.lastname@example.com .
Old Time Fiddlers - Free acoustic jam sessions the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the CEU Music building, corner of 3rd East and 4th North.
Castle Country Quilters - Come enjoy an afternoon of quilting. Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Price Senior Citizens Center. For more information call Leslie Hannay at 637-6857.
Bowling league scores - League secretaries should report high scores weekly to Rose Fossat. For information, contact Fossat at 637-1488.
BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Kraync Motor Company located at 98 South 300 East in Price.
Castle Country King Crawlers - 4x4 club meets every 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 pm in Washington Park.
Castle Country Fiber Guild - meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For information contact Michelle Goldsmith at 650-3290.
Masonic Lodges - Regular activities include Carbon Lodge 16, F&AM, first Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Joppa Lodge 26, F&AM, first Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter 13, first Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Job's Daughters, Bethel 3, second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; and York Rite (chapter, council, commandary alternating), first Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Utah Eastern Shrine Club. Contact Norman Smith for information.
Castle Valley Archaeology Society - meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact Bob or Margene Hackney at 637-0482.
Utah Friends of Paleontology - Castle Valley chapter meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact the museum at 613-5060.
Carbon County Historical Society - meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. For information, call Kathy Hamaker at 637-5456.
Carbon County Triad - meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Price senior center. Members focus on law enforcement and aging programs to assist the elderly.
Newborns in Need- Residents are encouraged to donate baby items for needy infants in Carbon County. For information on volunteering or donating items, contact Teresa Kilcrease at 637-5324.
Castle Country OHV - Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds building. For information, contact Leslie Tolley at 637-6130 or visit the group's website at www.ccohva.org.
CASA Volunteers needed in Carbon - Court Appointed Special Advocates are needed to work with abused and neglected children who are involved in the juvenile court system at no fault of their own. Must be over the age of 21. Contact the CASA program at (435) 650-0654.
F.U.T.U.R.E.S. - Support group for Families by Families, a Carbon County NAMI affiliate. Developed for families who have children with challenges, we meet the first and third Wednesday of each month. The first Wednesday is designated as a Care Giver Support night. The third Wednesday is Familiy Activity night, made complete with fun for everyone. For complete information call Amy 637-4927 or Letisia 472-3655.
Scooter & Wheelchair Users ADA Support Group - Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Housing Authority, 251 South 1600 East, Price. For more information call 637-4950 or 637-7628.
Grief Support Group - for parents who've lost a child. Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the classroom at Castleview Hospital, 300 North Hospital Dr. For more information contact 637-4800, Ext. #4018 or 820-0287.
Social Club for People Interested in Recovery - 11 W. Main, Room 202, Price. (435) 637-7629.
Domestic violence support groups - are scheduled weekly. For information, call the 24-hour crisis line at 637-6589.
Single mothers support group - meets Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Price Community Center. Child care available upon request. No fees required.
Weight Loss Surgery Support, Education, Motivation - For meeting information please contact, Irene Fossat 637-5344 or Tammy Bartz 801-327-6500.
AA - Sunday through Saturday (open) - noon, Nooner.
Wednesday & Saturday (open) - 8:00 p.m., Coal Sober.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 6:00 p.m., at the Helper Mission.
NA - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday (open) - 8:00 p.m.
Friday (closed) - 7:00 p.m., Working Your Steps Meeting
Saturday (open) - 6:30 p.m., Book Study Meeting.
These meetings are held at the Price Alano Club.
Tuesday & Thursday - 6:00 p.m., at the Helper Mission.
Price Naranon - The group meets Monday at 8 p.m. at the Price Alano Club.
Area Recovery Meetings - Al-Anon - Wednesday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m., 100 E. 100 N., Rm. 220, Price.
AA Meeting (open) - Monday, 8 p.m., Four Corners Mental Health.
AA Meeting (open) - Thursday, 8 p.m., Huntington Senior Center, 176 W. 100 N, (use back door entrance), Huntington, Utah.
AA Meeting (open) - Tuesday & Friday, 8 p.m., East Carbon City Hall, 105 W. Geneva Road (use back door entrance), East Carbon.
NA Meeting (open) - Sundays, 4 p.m., at Whitmore Square Apartment Community Center.
AA Meeting (closed) - Tuesday & Friday, 6 p.m., Helper Mission.
AA Meeting (closed) - Sunday, 6 p.m., Helper Mission.
Note: Closed meetings: Alcoholics or Addicts Only! Open meetings: Anyone interested in recovery.
Women's cancer support group - meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview's classroom. For information, contact Sherry King at 637-4800, extension 3510.
Bringing Hope Foundation - Single mothers meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Price Community Center. No fees required. Participants must enroll by contacting the foundation at 637-5542.
Caregivers support group - meets the last Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at 10 South Fairgrounds Road. For information, contact Lisa Perla at 637-4950.


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The Rumor Mill :: College Football Coaching News and Rumors – Thursday, Oct. 31
Pressure has eased on Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen after the Kentucky win, but there is still tons of chatter. As we've mentioned previously, if they make a move, expect ULL's Mark Hudspeth to get first call.
Mack Brown's future at Texas could hinge on the Baylor game. A bad loss could spell the end – even if the Horns finish 9-3.
It's no secret that their top target is Nick Saban. Other early names to watch include Art Briles, Jimbo Fisher, Charlie Strong and Jon Gruden.
Speaking of Gruden… This year could finally be the year he returns to coaching. However, the most likely landing spot may be his old stomping ground. There's lots of chatter Gruden could return to the Raiders with full control over the front office.
Early names at Florida Atlantic include two first-year offensive coordinators with strong south Florida ties — Miami's James Coley and Cincinnati's Eddie Gran. Gran was a serious candidate when Carl Pelini was hired.
Expect staff changes at Appalachian State.
If a move is made to get rid if Dana Holgorsen at West Virginia, don't be surprised if Rich Rod is a candidate to return home. It would definitely be interesting to watch the fan base's reaction if that took place.
The Florida International job could open after just one year under Ron Turner.
There is major pressure building to oust Bo Pelini at Nebraska. He needs to win, badly. If he goes, former Husker quarterback and current Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost could be a candidate, although most think he needs a little more experience.
At USC, Jack Del Rio is still very much in the mix. Fresno State's Tim DeRuyter is also getting some attention as a fall back option.
Most believe Pat Haden's early targets will be bigger names and will likely have NFL experience.
At Toledo, second-year coach Matt Campbell has signed extension through the 2017 season.
Campbell was promoted from offensive coordinator when Tim Beckman took the job at Illinois. The Rockets are 14-7 under his watch, including a 5-3 record and 3-1 in the MAC this year.
There are lots of rumors that Boise State's Chris Petersen may finally be ready to finally make a move.
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Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice comments on his side's big win against Cork.
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There are so many rumours about where Sweaty Betty came from, so we thought it was time to set the record straight! Welcome to Part 1 of Tamara's 'no holds barred' autobiography!
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"Every cloud has a silver lining" said my Mum, or was it "Don't look back, keep looking forward"? Either way, she was right. I had just been made redundant from my first real job. I was taking my first steps on the Sweaty Betty adventure. Moping about was not an option, so I talked to my fiancé about my idea for a shop selling women's sports clothes. Being a consultant and a typical man wanting to fix things rather than listen to me moaning, he insisted on a ridiculously thorough business plan. And so the work began. One hundred women answered a viral questionnaire, numerous 'price points' were checked in sports and surf shops, financial spreadsheets became my friends (sort of) and a business plan was borne. It looked good so we bought a company off the shelf (can you believe you can actually do that?) for a few quid and my fiancé called it Lady of Leisure Ltd, as he said that was what I was. I won't tell you what I said…
"We might be able to supply you if Adidas are supplying you," explained Nike. "We'll only supply you once Nike are supplying you," declared Adidas. "We won't give you money until you have found a suitable shop," warned potential investors. "We won't talk about shop rentals until we see money," shop landlords replied. For us, it was particularly complicated as we had no money of our own, so we had to raise enough cash to buy stock, fit out the shop, pay wages etc. I had no idea how we were going to break these barriers as my savings from my first real job were fast running out! We persevered, we had some luck, we massaged the truth (sometimes) and we had friends who helped. One friend, Juliet, worked for a big sports brand, so with her support we cut through the 'we will only supply you if they supply you' conundrum. We also had the lovely Olly, our very own Dragon from the Den.
This is our version of pitching to the Dragons. We were on holiday with friends in the early days of the business plan and Olly (a retailer who we'd already quizzed about how to run shops) was there too. It was a long night in front of a fire drinking bad red wine and it was snowing outside. My husband (yes we are married now, keep up) and I were full of the enthusiasm of wannabe entrepreneurs and could not stop talking about our plan. Either our passion was overwhelmingly convincing or Olly had drunk too much wine (or both!) because Olly declared his interest and said "I will give you £20k to get started and I know a shop on the Fulham Road that is available." We checked with Olly the next morning and... YES he did have £20k available to invest YES he would invest it in our plan We never secured the Fulham shop, but now we had a Dragon.
We needed a name. By that point, we had done all our supplier presentations and bank meetings with the snappy working title 'Women's Activewear Retailer'! But while we may not have named our business just yet, we knew what we were going to do: redefine the UK sports market. Instead of trainers and replica football strips, our plan was to focus on women's activewear by selling gym and yoga clothes alongside ski wear and bikinis. And we were going to present each beautiful product in an aspirational female environment. Oh, and we wanted to be a brand in our own right. Our talented store designer, Tina called on a friend and gifted graphic designer, George (ina), to help us with the branding. Once again, a late night (all girls this time) and more red wine brought the breakthrough. 'Active Woman', 'Egg', 'She's Active', 'Form' and many others were all rejected in favour of Sweaty Betty. And once the typeface and colours were finalised, there was no turning back. We realised later that 'Sweaty Betty' is a sexually polarising name - 90% of women like it and 90% of men actively dislike it. You will probably have your own theories on this but one thing is for sure, it always catches people's attention and often makes them smile.
Since our humble beginnings as a multi-brand retailer with one boutique in Notting Hill London UK, Sweaty Betty has grown considerably to 30 stores nationwide, including concessions in Selfridges and Harrods. We have diversified into a multi-channel retailer with a growing website, mobile site and catalogue business. Along the way we have picked up some industry awards all of which we are particularly proud of including 'Sports Retailer of the Year 2001', 'Entrepreneur of the Year 2003', and most recently 'Drapers Best Single Etailer 2011'. In 2008 we celebrated our 10 year anniversary and to mark this momentous occasion we gave our identity, particularly our stores, a makeover. We took a blank piece of paper and drew up a new description of our brand plus a drawing of our perfect shop (in reality it was quite a few pieces of paper, customer focus groups, staff feedback and late night inspiration sessions). We found a brilliant designer at Caulder Moore who translated our ideas into a stunning new store design think traditional yoga studios meets futuristic gym. We re-fitted Soho, Selfridges, Kensington and Harrods as a start, threw in yoga mannequins made from a cast of Christy Turlington's body, added walls of yoga mats and the customers loved it and so did the judges at the 2009 Retail Interior Award.
In the late 1990s, Notting Hill was the coolest place in London, and London was the coolest place on the planet. Notting Hill epitomised 'Cool Britannia' with a mix of international jetsetters and old-school Londoners as its residents. For Sweaty Betty, looking to push the boundaries of fitness fashion with statement styles and technical designs, it was a perfect location for our first boutique. We had secured our first store, but it seemed doomed for failure. Not only did our November 1998 open date fall on the infamously unlucky Friday 13th but our beautifully-designed boutique sat awkwardly sandwiched between a pawn broker (whose owner Ricky was renowned for keeping a baseball bat under his desk to deter thieves) and a 24-hour convenience store – not exactly the kind of competition I had had in mind. Despite the less-than-glamorous setting, the store itself was exactly as I had imagined: a beautiful listed building with high ceilings, presented like a fashion boutique. However, my positive (and admittedly somewhat biased) opinion was not shared by all of the public before opening. Perhaps it was because the shop we had chosen had previously been a sports retailer that had gone bust, or perhaps this particular pedestrian had merely been having a bad day, but upon his first glance at the shiny new signage that I had put my heart and soul into and had just that minute revealed, he muttered audibly and disdainfully, "Sweaty Betty? Typical Notting Hill rubbish. That won't last 12 months.†What this man was unaware of, however, was the strength of my vision. There was a functional-fitness-fashion shaped gap in the market, and I intended to fill it with all the passion and design innovation I could muster. Fortunately for me, the women of Notting Hill were more than happy to oblige.
So we opened our doors on Friday 13th November 1998, and the women of Notting Hill embraced our first boutique, praising the store, the stock, the service – everything. I was delighted by the response, particularly as it coincided with a multitude of unexpected problems. The challenges began when our first and only member of staff resigned at the end of Sweaty Betty's opening week. She had just spent three weeks helping me paint walls and scrub floors, and decided that she preferred serving men to women, so I waved her off with a half-smile and took on a six-day working week. All at once, I became Store Manager, Sales Assistant, Buyer, Designer and Business Owner, while simultaneously attempting to recruit a fitness-loving team who shared my dedication. Oh, and don't forget my at-home role as Wife as well. No mean feat I admit, but despite the challenges, I still loved every minute I spent on the shop floor. Why? Because the Notting Hill customer understood my vision. They knew what I was trying to accomplish, and why, and were as passionate about sport and style as I was. While others questioned why bikinis and running clothes were being sold in the same store, these women were grateful to see all-in-one ski suits and beautiful yoga leggings sitting alongside flattering swimwear. They were discerning and knowledgeable about sport, and were happy to have finally found a wide range of beautiful activewear stocked in one place. They forgave my mistakes and embraced what I was trying to achieve. During those opening weeks, the women who understood Sweaty Betty best were mostly American. While the Brits at this time were still focused on diets to make you skinny, US women understood the importance of being fit and healthy: the very same lifestyle we were trying to inspire. Obviously this is a sweeping generalisation, but it was Americans who kept coming through the door (plus a few enlightened Brits!) Two weeks after opening, the Evening Standard ran a 'One To Watch' feature on Sweaty Betty, and we were officially on the map of luxury fashion-fitness retailers.


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After tackling the insulated pants I decided an insulated pullover was needed to complete the kit. What I was after was something similar to my Patagonia pullover with pants to match. I haven't tried BMW's Cocoon but would say these are also the same idea, something to extend the range of your sleeping kit. The pattern and fabric I used is from Thru-hiker. It's size large and I'd say athletic cut! There is also a option for relaxed fit in the pattern. To give you some reference of size I'm 5'8" 175 lbs and I thought it fit sung.I made a few modifications to the pattern that I thought would increase warmth but not add to much weight. I narrowed the sleeves about 2" at the armpit. I added a front pocket and draft tube to the front zip. The fabric is momentum90 for the shell and liner. Insulation is 3oz primaloft Sport.Over all I'm very happy with the results. AYCE's directions are easy to follow and when you run into a question a simple phone call or post to his message board is quickly answered. I'd recommend this kit highly to anyone looking to try something a bit harder but would causing anyone as a first time project. The value is easy to see when you compare to any ready to wear gear like it.Joe F
Nice! What did the total weight turn out to be?
Looks good!I've been debating adding a front pocket like that to my Kinsman. Seeing as its a little warm here to be needing the Kinsman that project will get put off for awhile. In any case, how hard was the pocket to make? I would think it would be a simple mod when you're making the jacket. Do you think it would still be easy to add on after the jacket is complete?I'm kind of torn between adding the pocket for convenience or leaving it off for weight savings, since its already a little heavier than I was intending. That red looks really good BTW.Adam
You know I always forgot to post the weight. . . . Doh! it's 13ozJFF
Add the pocket isn't that bad. It's like adding a pocket but it's one big one. You 1/2 the insulation so the final thickness is the same. If you want to seam it in with the lower front piece you'd need to do it when you made it. You could just add it to the front but that would look odd. If you check out the thru-hiker message board I've posted more info in the process.I would say make another one, maybe try another weight insulation like 6 oz. if you've already got the 3oz.JFF
Edited by need2boat on 06/25/2007 15:44:48 MDT.
Joe, the construction looks impeccable. On a related topic, you mentioned the possibility of a heavier jacket using 6 oz insulation. I'm wondering whether Thru-Hiker's heavier synthetic jackets are sewn-through? It's possible to make a baffled down jacket with no cold spots, but is that also possible for a synthetic jacket? Presumably heavy commercial jackets like the Patagonia DAS are not sewn-through, but I don't have one of those available to see how it is constructed.
Now your talking about the secrets stuff, ha, haSince your insulation is attached to the liner you don't see the few areas that are quilted unless you turn it inside out. You need to put a few quilt lines in, just like the 3oz. One accross the back and each arm. I don't think these few lines are going to create much of a cold spot.What Patagonia does is fuse the liner and insulation so no quilting is needed. That's a process you or I will most likely not get our hands on.Another idea would be to use continuous filament insulation inplace of the Primaloft short staple insulation. This is what BMW does with there Cocoon. Up side it's a stiffer insulation and on something small like a pull over you could get away with no quilting and just stablizing the seams. Down side, it's stiff and just does have the nice feel of a short staple insulation like Primaloft. JFF
For those interested AYCE put up a very in teresting and helpful comparison of delta vs XP vs PL Sport at the link belowI'm going to be making the same pull over in the PL sport 1.8 that should be lighter and just as warm as the cocoon pullover. I will most likely stay with the front pocket as well. JFF
Joe,I found the post you were referring to. For others looking for it go to the thru-hiker.com message board and look in the Gearmaker's Lounge. The post by AYCE is titled: Pullover insulation comparisons: delta vs XP vs PL Sport.I'm curious to hear the response of the Deltistas who post here.
Is this akin to a pharmaceutical company testing it's own drugs to get FDA approval? AYCE's Kinsman uses Primaloft. Just asking. >:-)>All I can say is that on a per weight basis my Cocoon pullover is warmer than a MB Thermawrap (exoloft). I've never had an opportunity to try a UL primaloft jacket (if such a thing exists---the lightest one I'm aware of weighs about 30% more than a Cocoon---the ID PLQ). My experience with heavier Primaloft jackets were that they felt stiffer compared to my Cocoon and Micropuff Delta insulated jackets.I also throw in this little missive by that Sultan of SUL, Ryan Jordan---delta vs. primaloftsigned, Comandante Sub-Zero--Deltista
Edited by kdesign on 06/28/2007 19:07:27 MDT.
Comandante,It's true that both thru-hiker and BPL have something to sell.Would you disagree with this comment from AYCE? >>the bottom line: A 1 to 1 substitution of 1.8 oz PL Sport for delta would give you a jacket just as warm at a lower weight than 2.0 oz delta.signed, no-particular-axe-to-grind-just-asking-questions-Dondo
Show me such a jacket and I'll let you know, Dondo. Again, I have yet to see a UL PL jacket. Not saying it's not possible, just that there's not one on the market and AYCE's Kinsmen's seem to come out appreciably heavier, too, in the real world.
Edited by kdesign on 06/28/2007 19:45:29 MDT.
I realize this list is mostly for people that weight is above most other criteria but for me it's also about quality materials and look. If I'm going to spend 20 hours making something I do it right. For me Delta may be lighter in weight but the consistency in thickness, feel and drape is just not as good as PL.If you were to cut that Cocoon open and look inside at the insulation you'd know of which I speak of. I didn't mean to make this about one web site over the other. I think Ryan is very good at what he does. As well as Ayce. JFF
Joe, I have just the opposite experience with PL vs. Delta. I find that PL does not drape nearly as well as Delta. I have handled both raw Delta and various forms of Primaloft. But such debates may become moot if Delta is indeed being phased out. Then we will be disagreeing over the attributes of CS vs. PL.So it goes.
Edited by kdesign on 06/28/2007 19:47:13 MDT.
The kinsman better built or you might say over built and uses things like elastic in the wrists, draw cords, and longer zipper.Fabric wise I think they must be close? I'm not sure momentun90 and pertex.I'm going to making another one from 1.8 and I'd consider cutting a few corners like using lycra binding for weight but I really like the front pocket and feel it's worth the weight.Keep drinking he water. ;-)JFF
Full disclosure. I have neither a Delta or a PL jacket. But I do own a Delta quilt and PL Sport bag. My experience is that the PL bag has a better drape and feel than the Delta quilt. It is also much more compressible.The new Climashield XP looks pretty good, though. It may possibly win me back to the continuous filament camp.
It is probably true that PL is more compressible ---although like Delta, I wonderif compressing it to it's minimum volume is ultimately destrictive to the insulation. I don't mind my Delta insulation being somewhat loosely packed and filling out the voids in my packs. it's not prevented me from using small volume packs.As for drape--I'm comparing personal experience of Cocoon garments with heavier PL jackets---so ultimately it's comparing different fruit.As for durability----my Cocoon Pullover is now 3 years old and still has essentially it's full loft. it would be interesting to compare with the loft retention (over time) of PL.Yes, XP looks interesting.Joe, what the heck is "he water"?
Edited by kdesign on 06/28/2007 22:48:09 MDT.
I like Paul at Thru-Hiker. We have had many long conversations about making gear. I also know that Paul is in the business of selling material and that Polarguard Delta has never been available for retail. Paul would have sold Polarguard Delta if he could have gotten it. He added Climashield Combat to his line when another Fabric outlet started selling it. He also added the higher weight version of XP so he would have what ever the Make Gear market wanted. He has positioned himself as a one stop shop. There is nothing wrong with that.But It is like the old saying "If you can't love the one you want, love the one you have.Polarguard Delta is a great insulation and is the best available in a 2 ounce per sq yard version. The 2 ounce Delta was a special run and I expect Ryan had to get a bunch to convince them to run some at 2 ounces per sq yard.The Delta that was made by Western Nonwovens was 2.6 ounce per sq yard. Delta has been tested a lot and found to recover from dampness (wet out) faster because of its large fiber size. From what I have read the Cocoon line was created for wet conditions. Polarguard Delta was chosen because it was the lightest at 2 ounce per sq yard and easier to work with in a production mode than PL-1, it is also better when wet.I have a little or a lot of all the insulation being talked about here. PL 1.8 needs to be stablized to sew it and I have some that was pre-quilted by the company. The pre-quilting adds 1 ounce per sq yart to the weight which brings the 1.8 ounce to about 2.8 ounces a sq yard. I don't have a dog in this fight (as they say) as I don't (at this time) sell anything. I do own several of the "Cocoon Line" items and I am very happy with them. The weight is everything for me and only what I make for myself is lighter. I really like Polarguard Delta insulation and I have enough to last me for everything I will ever want to make.
"Show me such a jacket and I'll let you know, Dondo. Again, I have yet to see a UL PL jacket. Not saying it's not possible, just that there's not one on the market"Ta da!! This is the same weight as the Kinsman (which looks very cool) and a little heavier than the Cocoon 60:http://www.rab.uk.com/products_synthetic_generator.htmlI wonder if the additional kangaroo pocket accounts for the weight difference with the Cocoon 60?
Bill your not selling anything true but you sure do seem to source fabrics and such that aren't sold to public. You must have some connections with these guys.
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MASSENA — The Massena Figure Skating Club's annual ice show returned to the Massena Arena on Sunday as 82 skaters performed routines with a nautical flair.
This year's theme was "Salchows and Seaweed." Skaters dressed as pirates or mermaids and performed to tunes like "A Pirate's Life for Me" and the Beatles' famous "Yellow Submarine."
The show is the club's largest annual event, and the culmination of months of planning and training.
"It takes almost a year to plan," said show chairwoman Aimee K. Auger.
The theme for the next year's show is chosen in the spring, the music is selected by summer and everyone begins practicing in the fall.
Mrs. Auger performed a routine during the show with her husband Paul Auger, set to Train's song "Mermaid."
Skating runs in the Auger family. 15-year-old Zowie L. Auger also performed a solo at the show.
"I've been doing this almost my whole life," she said.
Although she still gets nervous before a big show, she said the performance is a culmination of all her work.
"It's just showing everyone what we're working on," she said.
All ages participated in the show. The youngest skaters were 3 years old, while other routines were performed by adults.
"I think it's going to be really good this year," said 11-year-old Jillian C. Chapman, who performed "Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life For Me."
She has been practicing her moves since the fall.
"Once you really get down the moves that you need it's not that hard, but it is a lot of memorizing," she said.
Fellow pirate performer Emily R. Allen, 7, said the show is one of the highlights of her year.
"They're kind of nerve-wracking, but it's really fun to look out there and see everyone," she said.
The ice show was among the final events of Massena's monthlong winter carnival.
Participants celebrated the carnival's final weekend with a 5K run, children's activities and horse-drawn wagon rides.
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Magazine Article | June 19, 2012
The $1M Managed Services Gamble
By Jay McCall, Business Solutions magazine
This VAR-turned-MSP is projecting 25% revenue growth following a big investment in a unified communications (UC) NOC (network operation center) and selling managed services.
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There comes a point in every VAR's business when it hits a plateau. It's usually when the company grows to around 12 employees. At this point the VAR is big enough that the president, janitor, and secretary are no longer the same person, but it's still not big enough to dedicate resources to capitalizing on the next big market trends (e.g. BYOD [bring your own device], VDI [virtual desktop infrastructure], cloud-based computing). Harbor Networks (formerly Boston Wireless) has been in this predicament. Founded in 1995 as a telecom and in-building wireless solutions VAR, the company sold wireless and telephony solutions primarily to SMBs in the Boston area. Sometime in 2008, however, the VAR turned its sights on the enterprise VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) market (which it defines as companies with more than 100 employees). This change led to new growth, but a couple of years ago, Harbor Networks found itself hitting another sticking point: its customers wanted it to provide more than hardware and software; they wanted the VAR to provide full support services, too.
Greg Bertschmann, president of Harbor Networks, recognized that his company needed to make the transition to a managed services provider. With that thought, Bertschmann took a calculated risk and invested more than $1 million to build a NOC (network operation center), which went live in January of this year and now serves as the platform for the VAR-turned-MSP's managed services practice. Even though it's been a time and resource-intensive effort, Bertschmann believes this decision is going to play a key role in Harbor Networks' projected 25% growth this year.
Making The Decision To Build Or Outsource The NOC
After making the decision to get into the services business, Harbor Networks needed to determine whether it would outsource this service or handle it in-house. "This is a difficult and competitive business we're in, and I realized a long time ago that if we were going to sell a product or a service, we needed to control it," says Bertschmann. "When you contract any part of that you lose control of a part of that user experience and put your reputation at risk."
One thing Harbor Networks had in its favor was its VP of technology, Jeremy Vignaux, who had previously worked at a large IT consulting firm. Vignaux helped Harbor Networks narrow down its technology choices for the NOC. "He helped us select hardware and software that was scalable, and he helped us create useful marketing pieces we could share with our customers," says Bertschmann. "He was also instrumental in our staffing decisions, helping us ensure we hired people with the right skills and attitudes to support our goals."
Assembling The Managed Services Components
The next step Harbor Networks needed to take was to select the managed services software that would give it visibility into its customers' networks. To accomplish this, the VAR created internal research committees. Each committee was tasked with selecting a specific component of the managed services solution. In the end, Harbor Networks purchased the following software applications:
- N-able N-Central RMM (remote monitoring and management). This browser-based software uses agents, which are installed on its customers' devices (e.g. servers, desktop computers, VoIP phones), and provides information about each device (e.g. server capacity, operating system status, the amount of RAM being used by an application), and provides alerts if any device falls outside an acceptable performance range.
- Tigerpaw business automation software. This software is integrated with the RMM software and helps Harbor Networks create tickets to more easily prioritize the alerts generated by the RMM and to record billable hours (and generate invoices) for time spent troubleshooting
- VaultLogix online backup. This software enables the VAR to provide an online backup of its customers' data, which serves as a business continuity and disaster recovery solution in the event a customer's local backup fails. The backup is also managed via the RMM software to ensure each incremental backup happens as planned.
- AppNeta PathView Cloud network performance management. This software reveals packet loss, congestion, or other problems associated with customers' networks.
Customize Your Managed Services Offering To Fit Each Customer
After selecting its managed services offering, Harbor Networks needed to determine how to package its services. "We relied on direct market research for this decision," recalls Bertschmann. "Our VP of business development, Chris Gioffre, conducted interviews with several of our existing customers and asked them to explain what type of managed services they wanted from us." The VAR's research led to two categories of managed services, which it calls Harbornet VoIP and Harbornet Infrastructure. "Within these two categories, we also have multiple levels of service, plus a la carte items, so that we can design a service package that's customized to each customer," says Bertschmann.
Taking Managed Services To The Enterprise
Making the move into the enterprise services space was a smart gamble for Harbor Networks. Within the past five years, the UC MSP has grown from 25% customer participation in its managed VoIP plan to 92%, and its goal is to take its Harbornet Infrastructure Plan to that 92% and sell the added services and support it now has available. Harbor Networks is projecting 25% revenue growth this year, which would take it to a $15 million company. With new markets come new challenges, however, and this move has been no exception. "Our biggest challenge is attracting new customers," says Bertschmann. "There have been several instances where we didn't even find out about an opportunity until it was too late in the process." To overcome this hurdle, Harbor Networks contracted with a public relations company to help increase its exposure. In a short period, Harbor Networks has produced several press releases and has been featured in a few local business journals. Bertschmann doesn't expect the process of building his name and reputation in the enterprise space to be easy. But if there's one thing he's confident in, it's this: by staying focused on his company's core business expertise and being willing to adapt to his customers' needs, he'll avoid the threat of plateauing any time soon.


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Kendall Vecchio has received plenty of help from his family in his quest to play Division I college lacrosse.
Whether it was his mother, Nancy, coaching him, or his cousin, Matt, pushing him to be a better player, all of that has translated to Vecchio joining one of the best programs in college sports.
Vecchio, a senior attackman/midfielder for the Watertown High School boys lacrosse team, signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse for nine-time NCAA champion Johns Hopkins starting in the 2014 season at the Italian American Civic Association on Tuesday.
Nancy Vecchio, Kendall's mother, said it was the close-knit atmosphere that swayed her son into picking the Blue Jays.
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Kenadall, who transfered to Watertown after playing his junior season with General Brown, said that playing college lacrosse is something that he's always wanted.
"Ever since I was 10, I pretty much wanted to play college lacrosse," said Vecchio, who recorded 22 goals and 15 assists last season with the Lions.
Vecchio's travel team coach, Ric Beardsley of Team United in Syracuse, said Nancy Vecchio helped play a role in molding her son's skills.
"He has a very high lax IQ," said Beardsley, who was a four-time All-American and two-time national champion as a defenseman at Syracuse. "I think that's attributed by having Nancy as his mom. Nancy is a lacrosse person."
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"I can pretty much do everything, said Vecchio. "I won around 65-percent of faceoffs and I can shoot around 100 miles per hour."
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"No one was recruiting him, but all of a sudden he went on a visit," said Beardsley. "And now he's going to one of the best well-known institutions in the United States academically."
Vecchio's cousin, Matt Emerson, said that Kendall's coaches got him noticed by Hopkins.
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Watertown boys lacrosse coach Brian Navarra said it will be nice having Vecchio on his team in the spring.
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Most of my followers on Twitter only care about Bills news and updates. If EJ Manuel eats breakfast, they want to know how he likes his eggs.
But, not all my followers care about that. So, for this week's Mailbag, I tweeted this:
Mixin it up- I'm taking questions about ANYTHING for this week's Friday Morning Mailbag. Bills, NFL, sandwiches. Anything. #BillsMafia @WGRZ
And the rest is history.
Q: You going to be at the Statler next Tuesday [Aug. 27]? - @ChrisTrapasso
A:(Chris is referring to the $25 WGR 550 Bills "All Access" event.)
No, I will not. However, I will be at the Swannie House on Tuesday night at 8 with a few media comrades discussing the Bills. It's free and you won't hear the company line. Hope everyone can join us.
Q: What is your go-to order at Mighty Taco? - @Glenns_thoughts
A: Buffalo folks won't like this answer- never been. I was raised on crunchwrap supremes in college, so I could never cheat on Taco Bell.
Q: You exposed CJ Spiller's love of SpongeBob, but have the #Bills been exposed to your love of dancing to Ke$ha in your boxers? - @ScottMalone91
A: I don't think anyone wants to be exposed to that. But if I need to cut a rug, I'll chop that thang up.
Q: If there's a surprise cut this year, who is it? - @realsharpie
A: A BILLS QUESTION! (For those disinterested, read ahead.)
It's not much of a surprise, but the most high-profile cut would be receiver Da'Rick Rogers. He had an underwhelming training camp and didn't get many reps in the first two preseason games. With a handful of talented receivers jockeying for the active roster, the talented - yet inconsistent - undrafted free agent needs a strong finish to make the cut.
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A: A chance? Yes. The same chances as this guy.
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A: One and two.
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Q: After [Jairus] Byrd is back in the swing of things, starting safeties Byrd & [Aaron] Williams? - @TonyPBuffalo
A: No doubt. HOWEVAH (Stephen A. Smith voice), they're both free safeties. Rookie Duke Williams is a strong safety, but he won't start over them. Something has to give. Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine uses a carousel of safeties throughout the game. But given the personnel, I don't expect many safety blitzes this season.
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- Four-Night Stay for Two Adults in a Junior Suite at Villa del Palmar Puerto Vallarta ($599)
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No doubt you'll be tickled pink with this week's Escape to Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit, the crown jewels of Mexico's Pacific Coast.
It'll be love at first blush with a four-night stay for two—all meals, domestic alcoholic drinks, and unlimited room service included*—at one of two plush properties: Get a leg up on luxury with a Junior Suite at Villa del Palmar Puerto Vallarta ($599) or a Deluxe Suite plus $100 to spend on tours and premium activities at Villa del Palmar Flamingos, Riviera Nayarit ($739). Up to two children 12 and under stay free in the same room as the adults. Taxes and gratuities are included.
Not familiar with the Flamingo? Let us paint you a picture. Just north of Puerto Vallarta, the luxurious Mediterranean-style resort is set between tropical mountains and the glistening Banderas Bay. And the Puerto Vallarta's beachfront-Banderas Bay locale is your doorway to a five-star experience where Old World ambiance mixes with traditional Mexican hospitality topped off with Spanish colonial touches.
A kaleidoscope of options await: While the days away wading in the magnificent multi-level pool, ruminating on world-class cuisine, or daydreaming on your private balcony or terrace. A welcome basket of fruit adds a flash of color to your arrival.
Get those pinkies painted with a manicure or un-ruffle your feathers with a massage at the European-style Tatewari Spa at Villa del Palmar Flamingos or Bay Breeze Spa at Villa del Palmar Vallarta, where you'll enjoy a 25-percent discount toward all services. Then, spice it up by learning how to make salsa... or to shake the salsa, if you prefer stilettos to seasonings—most activities are included. Go sailing off-site to snorkel, scuba, or Jet Ski. Championship Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses are also nearby.
A walk along the vibrant beach will bring you to the pueblito of Bucerias, a charming fishing village with local flavor, palate-pleasing restaurants, and an open air market where you can snap up tasteful souvenirs.
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In the battle for New York, the Rangers are now sitting in the bottom of the barrel.
As their counterparts from the north exhibited last night, the Rangers just don't have the same level of compete necessary to be a playoff team. Buffalo played a solid road game, smart defensively and capitalizing on the Rangers mistakes.
And, despite the tied game going into the third period, the Rangers couldn't muster a goal against a team that defeated the Detroit Red Wings the night before.
Buffalo opened the scoring with a goal by Derek Roy at 6:28. Thomas Vanek backhanded a shot toward the crease and with some traffic in front of Henrik Lundqvist, Roy tipped in a shot to give Buffalo a 1 - 0 lead.
But one facet of the Rangers game was improved last night, their power play. Having plateaued over the past month, Marian Gaborik found some space and led the Rangers on the man advantage.
Ryan Callahan tied the game with a PPG off a pass from Gaborik at 10:22. Gaborik and Kotalik played give-and-go before Callahan called for the puck, open in the slot, and roofed a snap shot over Ryan Miller.
Nearly two minutes later, Gaborik would give the Rangers a 2 - 1 lead with a PPG of his own. After some nifty puck movement with Mike Del Zotto and Vinny Prospal, Gaborik cut into the slot uncontested and ripped a wrist shot off the far post.
But that was as far as the Rangers would get.
With about five minutes remaining in the period, the Rangers failed to clear the puck on several opportunities and began to scramble. Buffalo continued to throw the puck at the net.
Jochen Hecht took a slap shot from the point which hit Lundqvist high, but was unable to control the rebound. Patrick Kaleta found the loose puck and buried it in the open net to tie the game.
After a scoreless second period, Kaleta would tally again, this time with the game winner.
With the Rangers on the power play and about six minutes remaining in the period, a pass around the boards to the point bounced over Ales Kotalik's stick and Kaleta broke in on the breakaway.
Lundqvist came out to challenge, but Kaleta didn't bother with a fancy move, opting instead for a rifle of a wrist shot into the high corner.
3 - 2 Sabres and it would remain that way until the final buzzer.
Another one for the loss column and another step further from the playoffs.
And don't look now, but the other New York team is also ahead of the Rangers. Facing a critical home-at-home this week, the Islanders have taken their underdog mentality and rallied together to put out a decent product on the ice.
So the battle is increasingly uphill for the Rangers, looking at 11 teams above them in the standings and without much positive play to fall back on.