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Clean Energy Standard Challenges Coal
If a Clean Energy Standard is enacted, what will that mean for fossil fuels? Interestingly, the emphasis on the development of sustainable fuels is not at the exclusion of coal and natural gas.
President Obama has shifted the focus away from enacting carbon constraints and more toward the formation of cleaner energy sources. He wants 80 percent of all such energy forms to come not just wind and solar but also nuclear, natural gas and "clean coal."
Not all fuel forms, however, are created equal. And while nuclear and natural gas have the opportunity to thrive in a low-carbon environment, coal will be the most challenged. That's because of all the pending regulations seeking to control sulfur and nitrogen oxide as well as mercury and carbon. That is making any fixes expensive, not to mention the construction of new coal plants that would capture and bury carbon dioxide.
"In the near term, the electric industry is focused on coal retirements, not carbon restrictions," says Mark Griffith, managing director of Black & Veatch Corp., at a conference sponsored by Wartsila in Vail, Colo. "If greenhouse gas regulations are eventually enacted, there will be an increased reliance on natural gas, nuclear and renewables."
If greenhouse gas regulations are later approved, Griffith would expect a "real flip" in the nation's energy mix: Coal, which now provides about 45 percent of the nation's fuel to make electricity, would drop to 21 percent by 2035. Natural gas would rise from about 20 percent today to 40 percent during that time while renewables would go from 2 percent now to 11 percent.
Environmental issues dominate the decision making process. Next year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that it will implement its Clean Air Transport Rule. After that, it is expected to enforce the Maximum Achievable Control Technology standards that relate to mercury. On the horizon: those involving disposal of coal ash and greenhouse gas emissions.
Altogether, Black & Veatch anticipates 52,000 megawatts of coal-fired capacity to be retired in the short run and in response to those regulations. About 300,000 megawatts of coal-burning generation now exist.
Green Goals
To be sure, coal will be vital to the nation's economy. And the thinking in some corners is that coal will not sit idle while other fuels vie for its share of the pie. The industry, in fact, is working feverishly with the utility sector to develop new technologies that it says will give it new life while others are also cautioning that natural gas prices cannot be expected to stay so low.
That said, coal has a tough road ahead. Reports are suggesting that will it cost as much as $70 billion to comply with all of the rules. Utilities are finding that for their older, smaller coal units, it is easier and cheaper to retire them. Natural gas will be one of the beneficiaries.
"Natural gas is 50 percent cleaner than an existing coal plant," says Saya Kitasei, sustainable energy fellow at Worldwatch Institute, at the Wartsila conference. "We think natural gas has a future in a low-carbon economy. We have taken a lot of flack from our comrades in the environmental space for this position."
The green movement has been concerned about the use of unknown chemicals to extract shale-gas deposits and the effect those fluids are having on drinking water. If this issue can be resolved, natural gas would have key roles in electricity production: First, as peak generation to meet high energy demand and second, as backup power for renewables. Others think it could become a base-load fuel.
Indeed, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank say that if natural gas prices stay around $4-$6 per million Btu, then utilities would be hard pressed to avoid this option. Prices have remained low for two years now and are projected to rise only nominally. That's all because of the gold rush to find shale gas and the modern drilling techniques that allow developers to access those deposits.
Ultimately, though, the goal of the Obama administration and its backers in the environmental community is to advance wind and solar, and other renewables. Until then, they will need subsidies -- monies that the Obama administration has proposed to come out of the pockets of the mature oil and gas industries.
That kind of leadership gives the developers of everything from solar panels to wind turbines to energy storage devices the faith they need to innovate, says Erik Ela, an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Vendors have the ingenuity, he says, but tenuous markets often make such progress impractical.
The landscape is changing. The pressure is on to reduce emissions and to develop cleaner and greener energy. With a push from the president, the changes will occur more rapidly and result not only in more wind and solar power but also more advanced coal and natural gas generation.
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Fuel industry is totally associated with automotive industry. Improvement or innovative application in the fuel industry will definitely help the Auto maker to think about the alternatives those comes in positive and also better for our environment. The fossil fuel or the bio fuels will be use more in coming future to maintain the balance. Natural gas and bio-fuel will be the better and Eco-friendly option to use as vehicle fuel. It is definitely better than that of Diesel. Diesel is always the main reason of environmental pollution. Audi Repair Ann Arbor
clean energy standard challenges coal
I dare any one of the green energy proponents to produce a single windmill or solar collector that does not require the use of electricity from coal, oil, or nujclear. When you can do so, then you will have renewable energy. Until then the so called "clean energy standards" should be called the "destroy america's economy" standards.
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For two years I gave all my heart, my time, and most of my savings to promote "Clean Coal; Technology. Any more and I would have been risking the lose of my most precious asset, my wife!
Here is how we clean-up coal combustion without any need for expensive filtration or sequestration devices. A carbon free, pollution free fuel know as Elemental Fuel Technology a Low Energy Nuclear Reaction, (less than 1% of the power produced from of heavy metals) it is easily and safely sprayed on coal through the plants dust control system moments before combustion. The light element reaction produces 25-35% of Btu's required to optimize thermal output. The EFT reactions is extremely clean producing helium as our only byproduct. The reaction displaces, disallows or rips the oxygen molicule from the NOx, SOx, CO2, and CO gases resulting in total emmisions reduction north of 50%. A substancial increase in oxygen and a small amout of helium is present in the emissions as evidence for the next paradigm in Advanced Combustion / "Clean Coal" Technology.
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Subsidies and Taxpayers
"Ultimately, though, the goal of the Obama administration and its backers in the environmental community is to advance wind and solar, and other renewables. Until then, they will need subsidies -- monies that the Obama administration has proposed to come out of the pockets of the mature oil and gas industries."
President Obama and his Administration and the Congress understand, though they prefer to ignore, that the government does not have a single dollar it does not collect from taxpayers, now or in the future (when it spends money now that it does not have now). While the President might cast his intent as picking the "pockets of the mature oil and gas industries", he knows full well that those industries will raise their prices to cover those additional tax obligations, thus causing the subsidies to be funded by their customers. If the prices of oil and gas and coal are increased sufficiently, renewables become "competitive" by default. If this happens without the economy "tanking", the President wins. However, if the economy "tanks", we all lose. ("Heads, I win; tails, you lose.") Sweeeeet!
Agree With the Taxpayers & Subsidies Comment
I agree with the comment that the President and Congress seem to be ignoring the fact that they have no money that does not come from the taxpayers. I think they also seem to forget that oil exploration is a financially risky business which is the reason, I if remember correctly, that the oil companies got the tax breaks--to encourage exploration in the US and our territorial waters rather than overseas.
The President looks at the oil and gas industries and sees "fat cats". He had better start seeing "jobs". In fact when he looks at all of industry in the US, he needs to see jobs. He also needs to see that added costs in the form of higher taxes on business simply means those businesses go elsewhere.
We cannot implement in a vacuum policies that raise the cost of doing business in the United States--whether it be in the form of taxes or in the form of higher energy costs. China is whipping our butts in the world market place. They have no compunctions about technology piracy nor manipulating their currency to get ahead. Yet we are on the verge of effectively kowtowing to them again with policies aimed at CO2 emissions which will raise the price of electricity from coal (and natural gas in the future) by 80% or more. What good does it do the world for us to anti-GHG ourselves out of business simply to enable China to continue replacing the coal-fired plants we take off line with their own coal-fired plants, many of which have no emission controls at all?
I also have to ask, what good does it do for the Federal Government to use tax money to subsidize uneconomical forms of power on a grand scale? I would go along with financing research that results in technological development that entrepenuers can then make a new business out of with non-government funding. In fact, that is what happened with NASA and Defense research--a lot of advanced ideas were developed and someone looked at these ideas and decided there was a potential new business to be built around that. But to finance commercial sized facilities with taxpayer funds because they are not competitive is just plain stupid. They are taking money from the pockets of people who would use the money to buy things they need or want, thereby stimulating the economy, to throw it away on economically unjustifiable facilities. Guess what, Mr. President, the more money you take from "wealthy" taxpayers, the less likely they are to hire people. The more you raise the cost of business In the US while we are in a tight market the less likely the business will expand in the US.


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Sweeping Up Homestand
Pretty sure this photo helps sum up how great the homestand ended for the Royals…
What a great weekend for Royals baseball! The sweep over the Rangers was the club's first at home since a three-game sweep over Boston last season, Aug. 8-10. It also secured our second straight winning month. The Royals haven't posted back-to-back winning months since doing so June and July of 2003. The 10-0 victory marked the third time the Royals have shut out their opponent this year and the second time in four games. Plus, it all happened on the same day that the "Voice of the Royals" was honored in Cooperstown. Check out Denny's speech here if you haven't already.
Royals are in Minnesota for a four-game set that begins tonight, 7:10 p.m. on Sports Radio 810 WHB and RSTN.

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Fuel Air Spark Technology System - Electronic SprayWritten by on December 10, 2009 Mopar's Powerhouse Gets Some Efficiency
Ever heard the saying, "You can't have your cake, and eat it too." In car speak that translates into, "If you want a lot of power, you will have to sacrifice drivability and fuel economy." Granted, most diehard Mopar fans are used to the trade-off, and refuse to give up horsepower for pretty much anything. We've simply learned to cope with all the various drivability issues associated with vintage high performance powerplants. There may even be a little pride connected with how "radical" an engine you are able to manage on the street.
But unless you have been living under a rock for the last few years, you've noticed that Chrysler is producing some pretty hot engines that not only rival the vintage iron for power, they also pass emissions, get decent fuel economy, and run smooth enough that your grandma can take it to church on Sunday and not think that it's anything special.
How are they doing it? Well, you know this too. It's no secret. It's computer-controlled, electronic fuel injection. Certainly there have been other advancements in engine design, but they all work because the computer can precisely control fuel and timing (and a whole lot of other things in the car) at every engine speed, load condition, and temperature.
So what do you suppose it would be like to drive a 500 horsepower big-block that doesn't have any flat spots in the power curve, never loads up in traffic, and always starts quickly, runs the same whether it's hot or cold out, and gets double digit fuel economy? We thought we'd find out if we can have the proverbial cake and enjoy the frosting too.
Our test vehicle is a '68 Hemi Dart replica that's being built at Muscle Car Restorations in Chippewa Falls, WI. The owner doesn't just want a really cool car, he also wants hassle free driving-to be able to get in it and go any distance under any condition. While there are a number of quality EFI products on the market, for this test we will be working with a FAST (Fuel Air Spark Technology) system. The FAST system is extremely flexible and can handle virtually any combination you can dream up. All you need to do is let them know which engine you're running, the approximate power level you expect, and what ignition system you will be using, and they can set you up with everything you need.
In this case, that includes the FAST ECU, a FAST dual-sync distributor, a throttle body, a set of 42-lb/hr injectors, and the wiring harness to tie it all together. There is also an idle-air control motor, a MAP sensor, a wide band O2 sensor, a throttle position sensor, and air and water temp sensors. Of course you need a place to fit the injectors so an Indy single-plane intake and valley cover will also be used (though your stock intake could be fitted for injectors if you'd like). FAST also includes their C-Com EFI Software and a rather in-depth training DVD.
Our engine is a Hemi crate motor that will be used in its stock configuration except for the Indy intake manifold. But before we hooked up the EFI, we broke the engine in with a stock intake and a 750 Holley so that we could both be assured of a clean break in run, and provide some base dyno numbers we could use for comparison after the EFI install. Box stock, our Hemi made a 482 horsepower and 469 lb/ft of torque.
Once the Hemi cooled down, we swapped intakes and hooked everything up. It really couldn't be much easier. Everything is a simple bolt on with the exception of the O2 sensor. You'll need to weld a bung onto one of your header collectors in order to mount it. Connecting all of the wiring is also easy because all of the connections are clearly marked. It's truly plug and play.
One upgrade you will need to make, though, is to an EFI compatible fuel system. You'll need a pump capable of providing the volume of fuel necessary for your power level and can also maintain the proper fuel pressure (normally 45 psi) at the injectors. A bypass regulator and return fuel line will also be necessary. The guys at FAST can help you with parts selection if you are not sure.
Programming the software is what usually scares most people away from EFI, and while FAST's C-Com XFI software has a large amount of capability built into it, once you start to break it down into its individual components, you'll be able to logically move through the system and you'll likely be amazed at the amount of control that you have. If you can tune a carb and a distributor and know how to read your plugs, you'll do fine with this software. If there is a trick to it, it's knowing what your engine needs in terms of fuel and timing throughout its rpm and load range.
At the heart of the software are three tables or "maps" that control the amount of fuel delivered at every rpm and load, the amount of timing needed at a given rpm and load, and a target air/fuel ratio table. In each case, the load level is represented on the vertical scale and rpm on the horizontal scale. Knowing how to initially set up each of these will put you well on your way to setting up your tune. Fortunately, FAST has a number of base maps to help you get started. It's really not any different from tuning a carburetor and a distributor; you need to know that you have safe timing and air/fuel ratios at the start so you don't damage your engine on the first pull. It's been said that you can be rich all day but you can only be lean once. That's good advice.
There are basically three ways you can tune your FAST equipped engine: on an engine dyno, on a chassis dyno, or on the street. An engine dyno will probably allow the most accurate tune as you'll have complete control over rpm and load conditions, and you can easily measure the results of any changes that you make. However, cold start, cold run, and accelerator enrichment settings may need to be tweaked some once you are on the road.
A chassis dyno is a real good place to put the finishing touches on an engine dyno tune, but it also works well by itself. If you are installing EFI on an engine that is already in the car, then this is the way to go. You'll be able to simulate real world driving conditions while closely monitoring your engine. You still may have cold start and run tuning to do because you need the basic engine tune in place first and it's unlikely you'll be able to let your car sit on the dyno long enough for your engine to go stone cold again.
Based on their experience (and probably that of your dyno operator) FAST will be able to help you get these types of settings close enough to get you out cruising.
Tuning on the street can be done, but you'll need a lot of patience and a buddy to watch the engine condition on your laptop. Running your engine through all possible rpm and load conditions is going to be problematic since there is no way to safely and legally make full power runs. Also, street tuning by itself is just not the way to get the most out of your EFI investment because there is no direct way to measure any changes you make. An hour's worth of time on a chassis dyno will pay instant dividends.
However you decide to tune your engine, you'll greatly benefit from becoming familiar with the software's data logger feature. Once activated, it will record all of the sensor data so that you can go back over an entire dyno pull and see moment by moment the information that's coming from up to fourteen different sensors. Essentially, you can "relive" any period of engine time in slow motion.
Now, if you are looking for massive power gains with EFI, you'll not be real happy with the results. A properly tuned carburetor will pretty much match what an EFI system will produce in terms of peak power output. But because you'll have very precise control over fuel and timing, you will be able to push the limits closer to the edge and maybe run a little more compression, a little more timing, and maybe a little leaner than otherwise would be safe. You will see improvements in part throttle operation and probably also in the lower end of the power band because, again, you will be able to control the fuel and spark much more exactly than you could ever even think of with a carb and a distributor.
Another benefit is the ability to record and switch between more than one tune. You can optimize one set of maps for general cruising on pump gas, and another set for when you are feeling frisky and want to dump in some C16 and go racing. You should also be more consistent since the XFI system constantly adjusts the fuel for differing temperature and weather conditions. No more needing to change jets because it's cooling down at the end of the day. And if you run the data logger, you can go back and see exactly what your engine was doing during the entire run. The XFI system is also very adept at handling blowers, turbos, and/or nitrous applications. Just give the guys at FAST a call, tell them about your dream engine, and they'll set you up.
In the Air/Fuel Ratio table, you have to tell the ECU what A/F ratio you want your engine to hold at every rpm and load that it could ever see. The program will compare these numbers to the actual A/F ratio as measured by the wide-band O2 sensor and will add or subtract fuel to make the actual A/F ratio match this table, at least within the correction limits that you have set. What's critical here is that you know what these numbers need to be for your engine. You'll likely tweak them some during your dyno session as you are looking for max power, crisp part-throttle cruising, and a clean idle, but you must start with some safe ratios that are at least close. In a lot of scenarios, the folks at FAST can set you up with good starting base tables that your dyno operator can massage to his liking. There are also independent tuners out there that will provide you with tables based on their experience with similar engines. In the end, though, accurately reading your plugs is still the best way to know what your engine needs.
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Most any distributor can be used with the FAST system as long as the mechanical timing can be locked out since all timing functions are set and controlled by the XFI box. This is a dual-sync distributor from FAST. The FAST dual-sync distributor also has a cam sync that allows sequential injection instead of simply squirting bank to bank. Cam sync tells the XFI which cylinder is firing so it can control each injector individually. On a mild engine like this, either method works great. It's when you get more radical and especially with blown, turbo, or nitrous applications that it's nice to have control over individual cylinder's A/ F ratios and timing. Note the water temp sensor below.The throttle position sensor or TPS tells the XFI module not only the actual throttle position, but also how fast it may be opening or closing. This is critical for accelerator enrichment functions.


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Q. We just bought a new set of prestressing forms for a project with very tight dimensional specifications. We want to limit the potential for any problems. Are there any guidelines in setting up a new casting area?
Also, how much shrinkage should we expect to experience with the forms when we place it under load?
A Whenever a producer introduces a new form into the production plant, it's important to consult with the manufacturer before the first pour. The engineers who designed the form can offer advice on the amount of stress the form can safely handle. With their help, the producer can then develop a stress envelope for the application.
It's important to understand what happens when strand is tensioned in a vessel type, self-stressing form. Engineers design self-stressing steel forms to withstand the hydrostatic force of concrete pushing the form outward, as well as the compressive force introduced through prestressing pushing inward.
When strand is tensioned in a self-stressing bed, the compressive force from prestressing causes the bed to shorten. When this happens, it is important to measure the amount of bed movement to properly calculate strand elongation.
Even with the best engineering help, it's important to remember the only way to know how much a new form will shorten under tension is to measure it. Engineers from Hamilton Form suggest that under many circumstances, a bed will move about 1 inch for each 100 feet of length. But the form and the operating conditions along with a production plant's processes are unique. These unknowns can influence shrinkage.
There are several other factors that can affect shrinkage:
With all of these considerations, engineers insist that the only sure method of knowing how much your bed is shortening is to measure it. They propose this method:
Put a reference mark on something stationary at end of the bed not attached to the device. After tensioning the bed, measure the distance between the reference mark and the end of the bed. Record the change and include this measurement as part of your casting/quality control daily report. Keeping a log will help you understand variables such as temperature, bed set-up and other factors that affect bed shortening.
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Carlisle All Truck Nationals - Truckin'In The Free WorldWritten by on January 10, 2007 Carlisle Style
Where there's a will, there's a way we stand by? Simple, because whatever can be packed into the Carlisle fairgrounds is, and was, squeezed in there like a fat guy in a little coat, and we tackled it all.
Over the August 3-6 weekend we made the cross-country journey to the small Pennsylvania town of Carlisle to absorb all that the weekend had to offer, and to be quite frank, there was a lot. When the title of the show is the All-Truck Nationals, nothing is spared. The grounds are packed with classic trucks, late-model trucks, four-wheel-drive trucks, novelty trucks, rock-climbing trucks, monster trucks, toy trucks, semitrucks, and even skateboard trucks! All right, that last one might be pushin' the envelope, but nonetheless, if it's a truck, it was there.
What absolutely blew our minds was the semitruck show. There must have been more than 100 semitrucks decked out like our style of trucks here at CCT. We're talking custom paint, chrome undercarriages, custom interiors-the works. It was the gnarliest thing we'd seen in a while.
And if the trucks weren't enough to hold ya over, then the extracurricular activities-such as the Miss Carlisle pageant, drag your truck contest, hi-low contest, audio contest, monster truck show, Trick My Truck cast autograph session, rock climbing demonstration, eating competition, and more-throughout the 82 acres of grounds kept your sprit, mind, and mostly body on the move all day. The grounds even came complete with a swap meet, on-site bank financing, notary and title service, and a food court with what must have been a dozen food choices!
After all that, we think it's pretty obvious why our motto was, "Where there's a will, there's a way," because it took everything we had to jettison here, there, over there, back to here, and beyond. But in the end, we think it's safe to say we soaked Carlisle up like a sponge.
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In a summer filled with Transformers, this creation couldn't be more at home. Dig this real-life remote-controlled Transformer that not only transforms from a van but drives in the upright position and shoots fire.The only problem with Carlisle was if ya left your truck alone for more than three minutes this gang of starving artists went to town with their unique artistic expression dubbed, "truck a la cellophane."We may have been right in the heart of the Union, but the South's presence was in full effect here at Rebel camp. Yep, if you're lookin' for Hank Williams Jr. blasting over the stereo waves, stars and bars, and just a good ol' Down South time, this was your kind a place.
It's not what you drive, it's how you drive it! It may not have been the sickest ride at the show, but they wore it well.Imposter! Fakes, frauds, phonies-no matter what you want to call them, there is always a chance of bogus people, and we caught this guy-in the swap meet, might we add-trying to pass his ride off as a previous CCT cover truck. Always be sure what you're buying, folks, especially in a swap meet situation where all sales are final.


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Security at Mtn Village Apts
There is a serious security problem at mountain village apartments. The residents are being burglarized whey are not home and someone is stalking the halls at night. No one knows how this thief or thieves are getting in to residents home but it needs to stop and our police dept has been called numerous times and have been no help at all they come take a report and leave saying call if you have any more trouble. there needs to be security cameras installed. why can the sheriff not work with management to stop this. they are not taking this serious enough.does someone have to be hurt before they take it seriously.people should not have to live in fear. listen up Sheriff Dept take this seriously
Snauzzer Look
About 2 months ago I stopped at the Dollar store in Bakersville. A matted nasty, friendly about 20 lb dog was hanging out. I asked the cleark, she said he was there when she came in. So I've cleaned him up. He's been fixed house trained, gets along w other sm dogs, hardly ever barks. Awsome dog, I don't know how old he is. I've checked FB and WKYK lost dog. I left my number w her. He sits and looks out the door as if he's waiting on you. If he's yours give me a call.
. His new name is Sir Muck Muck
Now Maroon 5 has added itself to the list of concert cancellations in NC because of HB2. Not to mention the hiprocracy of companies like PayPal. I have an idea..someone compile a list of all these bands and companies so we can boycott them and their music. Bands and companies should do their jobs and quit trying to tell me how to live my life.
Money for Road Delay
Ok bible thumper just because I drink a alcohol beverage with my meal does that mean that I am not respectable,of course not. The bible does say judge not lest ye be judge.
I think giving some of the money for the road delay back to Yancey county is a great idea from Mr. Hise. However, once again the only thing on his mind is TOURISM. I am here to tell him and all the others who think this is what keeps this county going...IT IS NOT!!! What about all the businesses along the construction route that have lost money because it's virtually impossible to get to them. And then to add insult to injury there are signs saying the "downtown shops" are open during construction! WAKE UP! Downtown is dead and getting "deader" except for all the alcohol joints where no self-respecting person will be going.
Country Music Show
I was wondering if the Grand Ole Opry Tribute Show that is to be at Mountain Heritag
e May
21 will have all the old stars of the Hee Haw show, or if it will just be the stars of the last Dylan Wilson and Friends Show that was at the Town Center. I love Dylan, John Stallings and the others, but I missed the other stars: Gordon and the quartet, Lee as the announcer, beautiful Sadie and her daddy, Sam and his band, and so many of the others whose names I can't call. I loved them all!! And I missed them at the last show. Let's see and hear them all. Any chance??
Trash (again)
No sooner have the orange garbage bags been picked up, there is trash to replace it. I truly cannot comprehend the thought process that comes with throwing garbage out your car window. Is it laziness, selfishness, ignorance or all of the above? Can you truly not wait till you get home or to a gas station to dispose of it properly? Yancey county is God's country. Truly amazing in its diverse flora and fauna. Out of respect for him ,we should be doing all we can to keep it clean and healthy for generations to come. It takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to break down. I have lived here for over 14 years and am proud to call Yancey county home. Let's keep it clean.
HB2 Controversy
In response to "HB2 Controversy " I would like to say that was very well said! Why can't people just do as they have been doing?? Without stirring up other problems!!! BUT I commend our governor for standing up for the rights of us normal people!!
Once again with HB2 everything has been twisted and blown out of proportion. HB2 was not against LGBT or anyone else. It was passed because Charlotte passed a law saying that men could go into women's restrooms and dressing areas. Any rational person knows this is not something anyone would want. But the LGBT community decided to make a big deal about transgender and their "rights". What about everybody else's "rights"? What about the right to not be called a racist or a hater just because you stand up for your values? Actually the gay people I know don't feel the need to make an issue out of everything and they get along just fine. There is no policing HB2. If you are transgender just go into a stall like you always have.
Double Island Road Closure
It was posted that on May 3, that a portion of Double Island Road would be closed, but then due to weather it was said on Facebook that it wasn't going to be. So does anyone know if it's closed today or when it's going to be?
It matters little to me whether men or women or both use the same restroom as long as they are clean about it, there's only one commode and the door locks!
2016 Presidential Race
I will definitely not vote for someone who is a racist, bigot, misognyist or xenophobic. Donald Trump is all of these. This election is about the rights of the people and the future of our lives. Donald Trump will put our Social Security and Medicare in danger like the Republicans have been trying to do for decades. These are programs that our elderly depend on to live. Anyone that is against these programs need to have their head checked because they are evil and cruel. As a matter of fact, anyone that is voting for Donald Trump needs their head checked. He is the worst candidate that has ever come out for President. Why people are supporting him, I have no clue. I don't even think they have a clue. Donald Trump has flip-flopped on every issue that he has been confronted with. He is one of the biggest crooks that this country has ever seen. If you want someone like this to be your leader, go ahead and vote for this monster. Yes, I believe the country has been better over 8 years. If it wasn't for the Republicans in the Congress and Senate, it would be much better. Our President can't even get a bill passed that would help the people because of the Republicans. I also think we should elect all Democrats and get rid of all the Republicans that are bringing this country down and setting us back 100 years or more. I think the voters should research the differences in the two parties before they take sides. I don't believe that people are educated enough in politics to assume what they are voting for is right. This is definitely the case with Donald Trump. People don't understand that he has never been in politics and he has no clue of what to do or how to run a country. Running a country is far different than running a business. If you want someone who knows how to run a country to be a President then vote for someone who has experience. Not some goon who is telling everyone what they want to hear in order to get their votes. It's like going to a doctor. We would want to go to someone who has experience in their profession and is in good standing in their profession. We don't want to put our lives in someone's hands that doesn't have any experience. Hillary Clinton is not going to prison nor has she did anything to go to prison for. An email investigation doesn't justify going to prison. It's just wishful thinking by the Republicans. Anyone with any common sense at all should know this. Instead they watch Fox News and the right wing web sites that distort the truth. People need to get an education before they open their mouths and it makes them look dumber than they are when they speak. Donald Trump claims to be against the establishment. How can someone who claims to be a billionaire not be a part of the establishment? The Republican establishment is the ones that are making him and the rest of the wealthy wealthier. His tax proposal will make the rich richer and the poor poorer. Like Mitt Romney said about him, Donald Trump's promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University. People are dumb enough to fall for his promises though. I for one of many is educated and wise enough to not fall for it. He has scammed and conned people out of money his whole life. Beg and plead with each and everyone who reads this to please do some research on this guy before you vote for him. You might change your mind about him if you did. Hillary Clinton isn't perfect nor is anyone else but she is better than Donald Trump and she has many years of experience and has helped many people in poor communities and many unfortunate people. Donald Trump has never helped anyone but himself. He will not help you or anyone of us. He is an embarrassment to the country and the whole world. He is also a danger to our society, our country and our world. Our country would be in great danger with him as President. He says everything is negotiable. Our lives are not negotiable. If you want to keep yourself, your friends and family out of danger, don't vote to elect Donald Trump. I have kept up with politics for many years and am very knowledgeable on the subject. I assure you that he isn't someone that you, I or anyone else would want to be President. I would rather things be the same as they have been over the past 8 years than to have someone who will put our lives in danger. I have done extensive research on Donald Trump and I think you all should too. He is not a good person at all. He is completely evil. He is vulgar, he has had affairs on his wives, he is not fit to be President.
If you want to stay going down the same path we have been on for 8 years, go ahead and vote for the criminal Hillary Clinton. You better vote before they put her in prison. And also anyone that thinks it's ok for either sex to use the same restroom needs their heads checked. They must not have kids or be married. Predators can't wait to get the chance to pray on children with ease. A bunch of politicians stupidity in creating a law for no reason. If you're a man use the men's restroom if you're a woman use a woman's restroom. Simple!
This has been one of the most screwed up Presidential races I have ever saw before in my life. We have a front runner on the Republican side that we don't know what he is for or against. He changes his mind on issues daily. I don't believe he even knows what he is for or against. But still there are people surrounding him thinking that he is the greatest thing ever lived. I'm sure a lot of the Christian people think that they have to vote for him because he is a Republican. I am one Christian that will not vote for him. I welcome people of different races and culture to my country. We are all human beings and that's all that matters. Fox News has people scared to death of people of different race and culture. This candidate wants to deport and ban these people from our country. This isn't the values that our people are supposed to have. I thought we were beyond racism and bigotry. A lot of Republicans believe that if someone isn't like them that they are a lower rate citizen. God made us all the same. Everyone is human with feelings and dreams for the future. If I was in a different country, I would also want to come to the United States where I could prosper and fulfill my dreams. Every isn't like ours where people have opportunities to flourish. Also, I never vote for a Republican because I want to be able to draw my social security when I reach that age. That is something that the Republicans have tried to do away with for years The bathroom issue that our governor passed a couple of weeks ago, I think he needs to do more research on transgender people. I do not believe that he knew what he was doing. A lot of men and women were born with the opposite body part. The governor is forcing them to use the wrong restroom. This is discrimination against these people. I have heard preachers praising the governor over this. Discrimination is nothing to praise. Jesus taught love not discrimination. Of course the Republican platform is based on discrimination against others. I believe everyone should research Trump and McCrory really good before you go vote in November. You will find things about Trump that you probably didn't know. I have done extensive research on him and I wouldn't even consider voting for him even if I were a Republican. Research, think about what you're voting for.
Jacks Creek Speedway
Jacks Creek Rd has become a dangerous road to travel. Cars and trucks are constantly speeding up and down the road with no regard for other drivers, much less pedestrians. Some of these trucks sound like something you would hear at Monster Jam which leads me to believe there is no requirement that anybody has a muffler anymore. If you do attempt to drive a reasonable speed (45 mph is plenty fast enough for this road) you get somebody following you so closely you can read their lips in your rear view mirror. Deer and other animals are in the road almost daily and if these drivers round a blind curve and have to swerve or slam on the brakes...well, you can imagine. Not to mention the smaller side roads which are used for drag racing or just seeing how fast these morons can get their cars before they run out of straight road, or the folks that seem to enjoy doing burnouts in front of people's homes at all hours of the night. If the Highway Patrol reads this, I hope they will spend some time on Jacks Creek, for the sake of the people that don't want to be run off the road or passed in a blind curve. Thanks :)
Mitchell County Transportation Van
Have no idea who was driving the Transportation van on 4/27/16 at 5:00am from Snow Creek Rd to Wind Rd and on towards Spruce Pine, I was shocked at the care that the driver took on these roads, not to fast, not to slow, no quick jerks, I would be very happy to know if my family/friends was riding the van with this driver, the ID# on the van was 106 MV.
Road Between Schools
What's the deal with the road that runs between Burnsville Elementary and East Yancey Middle? They paved down part of it and stopped. I assume that is all they are contracted for. What about the rest of the road? The bridge is in bad shape and lots of heavy buses and other traffic run over it all day. The road is in terrible shape. Are they going to wait for a near tradgdy like happened at the Bald Creek bridge?
New Road Cracked
Has anyone noticed the crack in the new pavement in front of Fred's and goes all the way to birnsville Chevrolet? If this new section is already splitting imagine what it will be in a year. Seems the base underneath the pavement is not compacted enough and not solid enough. This could mean water gets in the cracks and continues to break up I hope problems like this are addressed before the final layer of asphalt, if not then lock your hubs in we are in for another bumpy ride
Drive Safe in Burnsville
I understand how annoying the road work is in town, and that it's been going on for what seems forever. But please, try to drive safely despite all the cones, uneven lanes and construction going on. I was driving through town with my 2 year old daughter this past weekend and had to slam on my brakes to avoid hitting someone who pulled right out in front of me, so they could avoid waiting. And I saw this happen several more times to other times to others. We have to be careful and think of others, not just ourselves. Don't let the aggravation of the road work push you to make poor choices while driving. It could result in wrecks, injuries, even death. Drive the way you would want someone to drive around your family and children.
Cane River Park
Why the heck are people parking in the grass at the park and nothing being done about it? Normally in the afternoons and evenings it's so bad that the walking trail is blocked. It's a DAILY THING. There's signs up that says park in designated areas only. It's getting ridiculous. Also twice in the last month someone has pulled out directly in front of me from the park. People need to remember that other people live on that road and to quit being careless.
Thank You Yancey Hospice Volunteers
I want to shine a light on the more than 430,000 trained volunteers that gave more than 19 million hours of service last year. Who is this army of volunteers serving? It would be hospices across the U.S. – more specifically, patients and families nearing the end of life.Right here in our community, 25 trained volunteers who are working with Yancey Hospice are giving selflessly to help people live as fully as possible, even at the end of life. Our community is a more compassionate place because of their service. April 10 – 16 is National Volunteer Week and every single volunteer deserves our appreciation and grateful acknowledgement. Even when you're dying, there can be a lot of living to do. Hospice volunteers make more special moments possible for the patients and families they serve every day. I encourage others to learn more about hospice by contacting Yancey Hospice located at 856 George's Fork Rd, Burnsville - 828-682-9675.
Angie Higgins Director of Volunteer Programs
Define discrimination?
The LGBT community feels discriminated against over gender preference when peeing, however if we are not allowed to discriminate then when will a pedophile scream bigotry and hate because they love a 14yr old. It's the state laws in place that put a barrier on love with AGE (18). In many other countries an old man can marry a child. So if the LGBT win their agenda of sex, how soon will a pedophile win theirs on age? If 2 same sex couples can marry in NC then we need to abolish the law that I can't marry my sister, a child, an animal, and a third person. So while the LGBT feel they have a legit argument, they can't see the forest for the trees. They are opening up a whole can of issues and this will never end for America.
Someone was asking about the new building on Newdale Church Road. The building is the new Pine Hill Automotive, they will be relocating from the one in Micaville to there.
What is being built on newdale church Rd? And also I noticed the land where the old avondale building was has been graded. Are there plans for that site? Just wondering. Thanks
Mitchell County Gay Straight Alliance statement on House Bill 2
House Bill 2 (HB2) was passed by both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly and signed into law by the governor in just over 12 hours on March 23rd. This law eliminates the possibility of discrimination protections for LGBT people across North Carolina.
Sponsors of House Bill 2 said it was in response to overreach by the Charlotte City Council, which passed an ordinance that added protections for LGBT people to the city's non-discrimination policy. Charlotte's law included a provision that allowed transgender people to use restroom and other facilities according to their gender identity.
Supporters of HB2 claimed that this provision would allow men to enter women's restrooms and locker rooms. This claim reveals a lack of understanding of what it means to be transgender. Transgender women are women and transgender men are men. (We know this terminology is new for some people; here's a good introduction from GLAAD:
HB2 says that people must use the restroom that corresponds to their "biological sex," as indicated on their birth certificate. Supporters say that transgender people can get their birth certificate changed if they want. Procedures for changing birth certificates vary by state. In North Carolina, sex reassignment surgery is required. This is an expensive and difficult procedure that not all transgender people want or can afford. Birth certificate sex changes are easier in some states and not permissible at all in others.
In addition, HB2 has created a statewide non-discrimination policy that limits protected classes to race, religion, color, national origin, age, biological sex and handicap. Cities, towns and counties are no longer permitted to create non-discrimination policies that go beyond these protections. This means that protections for LGBT people are no longer allowed at the local level in North Carolina. Supporters say they don't want to discriminate against anyone, but by not including sexual orientation and gender identity in the protected classes, they have done just that.
There is much that is not yet known for sure about HB2 because it was introduced and passed so quickly. There appear to be some possible conflicts between HB2 and federal law, including the rights of transgender students. The ACLU, ACLU of North Carolina, Equality North Carolina and Lambda Legal have filed a lawsuit challenging HB2. You can read about it and see the lawsuit here:
We want to end with one clear message: if you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender in or near Mitchell County, you are not alone. If you need information or assistance related to HB2, please reach out to us. We support you and we will fight until this discriminatory law is overturned, just like North Carolina's Amendment One - the last voter-approved, anti-LGBT marriage amendment in the US - was.
Allison Bovée and Amy Waller
Co-founders, Mitchell County Gay Straight Alliance
NC House Update 4/4/16 (Details)
HB2 What A surprise NOT!!!
Transgenders have been going to the restroom of their choice for years and it has never been an issue. That is because Transgender men LOOK like men and Transgender women LOOK like women. With this law, women and children will be made more vulnerable than ever to sexual predators. Before, if a person that looks like a man entered a women's restroom it would be noticed. Now it will happen all the time. What is going to stop a man from saying he is "really" a transgender female? Whose going to be the bathroom bouncers and check everyone's pants. Plus, imagine the awkward conversations we will have with our children when we have to explain why the "man" in the other stall is really a "woman" that looks like a man. Talk about confusing young children! Geez!
More than 60% of North Carolina voters stood against same sex marriage and were walked over by the supreme court. I am so proud of our state lawmakers who have stood up for what is right. I have sent my letter of support to the governor and will continue to support the people who stand for the laws put in place by the one and only GOD from the beginning of time. He doesn't change with the times and we shouldn't either no matter what. I'm proud to be a "bible thumper" and will be until I stand before the final judge-GOD. Praise the Lord we still have some lawmakers who have both spiritual and common sense!
Well yeah the NC Repubs pushed the HB2 bill through in emergency session, and added a lot to the language that sets this lovely state back to the stone ages. Here is an excerpt from national news. Yes we have made the national news yet again with our backwards ways "But the issue facing Charlotte is much bigger than whether the city will host the 2017 All-Star game, and it implicates far more than which restroom facilities transgender people may use. Based on the outcry thus far, beyond the bathroom provisions, HB2 undermines the ability of local and state authorities to define and protect discrimination in other arenas as well. The law, which was voted on during a one-day special session last Wednesday, changes the way discrimination is defined and requires people to pursue such claims through federal, not state, courts. It also removes the ability of city and county officials to set minimum wage standards for private employers. Further, the law curtails employment rights and protections for gay and transgender people, meaning that people can be fired for their sexual orientation or identity." Way to go NC. All because you think rapist will lurk in every bathroom. When I was a child your parents policed the bathrooms while you used them, because of the creep factor. Always been there. Nothing new, just a chance for the bible thumpers to jump in and protect us, why don't they do something about the Catholic Church, where all the pedophiles really are. Jeesh.
Feeling Unsafe
Lived in fairground apt for a while starting to feel unsafe living here now have a lot of people live here that shouldn't be here in d - section too many cars parked here to much company feel like people are doing and selling drugs here
Two Yancey Commissioners Support Governors Bill
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 North Carolina state lawmakers, including Representative Michele Presnell and Senator Ralph Hise, and Governor Pat McCrory passed House Bill 2 which repealed the Charlotte ordinance that would permit men to access women's restrooms and locker rooms as well. In order to protect the privacy rights of children, women and business owners it was imperative that the state General Assembly and Governor McCrory take action to strike down such an ordinance.
With that being said, let it be known to Yancey County citizens that we agree and support the actions taken by state legislatures and Governor McCrory to insure the Charlotte ordinance did not become lawful in our community. The issue of public safety is one that we have and will continue to always keep top of mind in any and all decisions that we make.
County Commissioner Byrl Ballew
County Commissioner Jeff Whitson
Sheriff Thanks Governor, Representatives
I would like to publically go on record and personally thank Governor Pat McCroy, NC Senate, NC House especially Senator Ralph Hise, and Representative Michele Presnell for supporting and signing
The Charlotte City Council passed an extremely reckless ordinance that would allow anyone(Including Registered Sex Offenders), any gender at anytime uncontrolled access to any locker room or bathroom. This at the very least creates serious safety concerns primarily for our Women and Children. A similar ordinance in Seattle resulted in a grown man going into a women's locker room, undressing himself and watching young girls get dressed for swim practice. One of the leaders of efforts for Charlotte's ordinance is a
registered sex offender
who was sentenced to ten years in prison for
committing a lewd act on a minor under the age of 16
This bill in no way is meant to harm the LGBT Community it does
prohibit schools and other facilities from providing reasonable accommodations like single occupancy bathrooms for those who wish to use them. This
I have sworn to protect the citizens and visitors of Yancey County and I do not take that oath lightly. It is great to know that we still have people in government that are willing to stand up and do what is right and not give in to the political correctness expected by some in today's world.
D. Gary Banks
Sheriff of Yancey County
What Happened to God
What happened to a God fearing country. God fearing county. Until we put God first in all our decisions nothing will ever work, no one will ever care, there will be no pride for the county or themselves. No one cares how they dress how they talk, anymore if F isn't the beginning of their sentence they just won't say anything..... Just saying
Animal Cruelty Hotline
North Carolinians now can report animal cruelty to the state attorney general's Animal Welfare Hotline. Under state law, acts of animal cruelty include wounding, injuring, tormenting or killing an animal, depriving an animal of nourishment or causing any of those to occur. Witnesses to animal cruelty can file reports online, over the phone or through written complaints in the mail. The General Assembly created the hotline during the 2015 session and placed it in the Attorney General's Office effective March 1. The office will review animal welfare complaints submitted through the hotline,855-290-6915, and refer them to the appropriate authority.
Clarifying how the NC Education Lottery Funds work
By: Dr. Tony Tipton, Superintendent of Yancey County Schools
A few weeks ago, a press release from the North Carolina Education Lottery was
published both in the Yancey County Common Times Journal and on the WKYK
website. As a result, the Yancey County Schools received questions about lottery
funding. I would like to answer some of these questions and clarify how the funds from
the lottery are used in our county.
The January 27th North Carolina Education Lottery press release stated that last year
Yancey County Schools received $837,921 in lottery funds. It further indicated the funds
were used for teacher positions, teacher assistants, and building needs. Most of
these funds do not come directly to Yancey County but are allocated by the NC
Legislature as part of North Carolina's total education budget.
Because the press release claimed the awarding of scholarships for students, I called the main office of the NC Education Lottery and requested a list of students from Yancey County who received college scholarships last year; they could not provide a list. I then asked for a list of teacher assistants that were paid out of the lottery; again they could not. They could not because these lists do not exist.
A formula determines the funds allotted to specified items. A portion of the money
allotted to Yancey County Schools goes into a pot of money shared with the other 99 counties across North Carolina to be used for prekindergarten, college scholarships, and financial aid for students going to college. In past years, money funded teacher's salaries. In 2015 –16, lottery allocations have been reallocated from teacher positions to support staff such as teacher assistants.
The NC Education Lottery website states that over the life of the lottery, which began in
March 2006, Yancey County has received more than $5,840,188. It also states that last
year Yancey County received a total of $837,921. It is important to understand that most of these funds never made it to Yancey County Schools but were set aside in Raleigh to fund public schools across the state, including Yancey County.
Last year Yancey County Schools were allocated $164,918.00. While this is a large sum of money, it is not the $837,921 reported in the press release. The state requires that the funds that actually come to Yancey County Schools be spent on building improvements, remodeling, or new construction. Over the past 10 years a total of $1,764,002.00 in lottery funds have been sent directly to Yancey County Schools.
Since four of our schools constructed in the 1930's remain in use, facility issues are anticipated. Consequently, Yancey County Board of Education has reserved $1,068,272 of lottery money to handle structural issues as needed.
How have lottery funds sent directly to Yancey County Schools been used? Some have been used to reroof three schools, Cane River, East Yancey, and Burnsville Elementary. A few years ago, Yancey County Schools received a grant to build two new health centers, one
at each of our middle schools. Since the grant did not cover the entire cost, some of the lottery funds assisted in completing the additions. Lottery funds were also used to replace the visitor bleachers at the E.L. Briggs Stadium at Mountain Heritage High School after it was determined the existing bleachers were no longer structurally safe.
I appreciate the opportunity to respond to the NC Lottery press release and to clarify some of the questions raised.
Merry Christmas
I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. With all the problems there are in the world today there is still so much to be thankful for. Think about the many blessings in your personal life plus the blessing of living in our wonderful area and in the greatest, most generous country in the world.
County Salaries in NC
below is link to the entire state of NC counties 2015 salaries.
please post so anyone citizen can see who makes what in every county of NC.
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2015 | UNC School of Government
In God We Trust
THANK YOU COMMISSIONERS FOR YOUR VOTE!! I pray our whole nation will wake up and remember that our trust in GOD is what brought us to the status of #1 in the world. Our loss of that trust and faith is what will continue to bring us down. WAKE UP AMERICA!!
Old Glory
How long before someone or some group decides that they are offended by the United States of America Flag. How long before some politician issues the order to lower Old Glory from her place above our great nation? Our nation was founded on the motto of "In God We Trust" and not on the political agendas of millionaires. We need to wake up and take a look around, our freedoms are disappearing at an alarming rate!
Banning Confederate Flag
As I have watched and listened to media reports concerning taking down The Confederate Flag in South Carolina It brings me great concern that just because some think it only symbolizes racism when it in reality is a part of American History, as well as civil war monuments. If the confederate flag has to come down because some believe it only represents racism and it offends them, then the rainbow flag representing the homosexuals for example should not be allowed either as well as many others because of what they represent that offends some. Many people according to reports by media outlets. Also as reported by media lawmakers want to stop the confederate flag from being on license plates if this happens then all other depictions of any symbol representing anything should not be allowed how silly but serious the thought of this is, for example that picture of a bear offends me because years ago a bear attacked a member of my family, silly right? I am not a racist but I believe there are some racist people, but the government or no group or individual has the right to label me as a racist because I believe the confederate flag to be a part of the History Of The United States of America. Whats Next? Stop recognizing Gettysburg and other historical battle fields as well as the valiant generals and soldiers who lead fought and the thousands who gave their life on both sides. This Is My Opinion on this Issue. I also believe that it should be of great interest to the people that this is only the beginning of the FREEDOMS we have today being taken away IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND!
Parking at Fairground
when is the parking issue in fairground st d section going to get better 2 parking spaces for each family have family's parking and taking up 4 and 5 spaces cars are going to be towed the cops need to address this when you leave no place to park
Cats on McKinney Gap
To those of you who stopped to offer assistance or words of encouragement, I finally got the last of the kitties on McKinney Gap (till next time). It's amazing, the people i did talk to have all found dumped animals up there. It is such a problem. Wish there was more money in the budget for animal control.
Yancey County
chickens, roosters, road construction, taxes, bars, parkway play house, illegally parked vehicle's, etc..... I have something to say. Who cares? the same families that run Yancey county will always run Yancey county. we will never have any more than what we already have here, which is a BIG FAT NOTHING.


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ATLANTA -- The traditional kickoff the to the Holiday Season may be Black Friday, but some retailers are counting on early bird shoppers to get into the spirit days beforehand.
Amazon.com announced it will begin featuring Black Friday Deals on Monday, November 19th, four days before the traditional day after Thanksgiving shopping marathon gets underway.
And Atlanta's Lenox Square plans to open at midnight Thanksgiving night for the first time ever. In previous years Macy's has been open but not other stores in the mall. Lenox Square has not yet announced the specific stores that will open at midnight.
Traditional Brick and Mortar retailers are also expanding their price matching policies in hopes of discouraging "showrooming," the practice of browsing in a store but then ordering merchandise online at a lower price.
Target says it will provide free Wi-Fi in stores so shoppers can compare prices. Target, Toys R Us and Best Buy all plan to match competitor prices in stores and online, although there are several exceptions. For example, Best Buy will not match competitor prices during the Black Friday Weekend. Target and Walmart don't match Doorbuster specials.
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Cora "Cory" Harman
Cora "Cory" Harman, 74, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012 under Hospice care at her daughter's home in Olathe, Kansas. In accordance with Cory's wishes, her body has been willed to an anatomical donation program. A Memorial Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Rev. Greg Gabriel will officiate. There will be a time of lunch and fellowship to follow at the church. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Cory's family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com
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text: By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Board members of the Frenchman Valley Coop (FVC)tapped their own organization for their new general manager. The board promoted Doug Ohlson to lead the cooperative. Monday, Dec. 3 marked his first day in the new position. Ohlson joined FVC in February, 2002 as the division manager of Human Resources and Member Services. Board President Jim Haarberg said the board is glad to have Ohlson as the new general manager. He said they looked both inside and outside the organization and felt Ohlson was best suited for the job. Ohlson's experience in the organization the past 10 and one-half years has prepared him for the new role, Haarberg said. It is always a plus to be able to hire from within, Haarberg said. By bringing people up from within, Haarberg said they already know and understand FVC's operation. Ohlson succeeds Jim Chism who resigned Oct. 31 after a 30-year career with FVC, including the last 12 years as general manager. Chism accepted a CEO position with Farmers Cooperative Company in Ames, Iowa. Ohlson has served as the interim manager since Chism's departure. Goal to Continue Growth Ohlson looks forward to helping FVC continue its pace of growth. The coop has 225 full-time employees across 21 locations in Nebraska and Wyoming and is adding another soon in Wheatland, Wyo. Ohlson said his role in the coop during the last 10 and one-half years has been key in preparing him for the new position. He handled human resource issues, along with member services. That included such duties as accounts receivable, crop insurance, safety compliance, advertising, loan portfolio management and overall customer service. Ohlson said patrons will see little change in the way FVC does business. He said the core management team remains in place, adding that he is surrounded by good people. Ohlson is no stranger to Imperial. A native of McCook, he moved to Imperial in 1981 as an ag lending officer with Chase County Bank, now Adams Bank & Trust. He and his wife, Keri, have lived in McCook the past six years and plan to return to Imperial in the near future.


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Maybe we're all guilty of answering or sending a text behind the wheel. But Florida lawmakers will once again try to ban the driving danger, even though past proposals have been shot down.
"Hope springs eternal. We have a new senate, a new house, hopefully a new way of thinking, but we won't know until we put a bill out there and we see how it does," said Sen. Thad Altman (R) - Brevard. He is one of two senators proposing texting laws.
Florida already enforces a "distracted driving" law, but right now the offense isn't exactly punishable. It only goes into a crash report as a contributing cause.
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The proposed laws in Florida could make it so points are given on your license if you're caught sending that quick text.
Senator Altman is proposing an alternative bill which would outlaw texting for 16 and 17 year old drivers in case the other bill doesn't pass.
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text: Got a little free time yesterday so i decided to go or a drive and check out the antelope. So far from what i saw the tops are looking really good and if the moisture keeps up like it has been then the bases and length should fill out nicely. Still pretty early but im hopeful. anybody else had a chance to check on things yet?


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Four children hurt in two-car crash
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The accident happened at the intersection of S.R. 15 and U.S. 20 north of Goshen.
Kitana Ryan, 9, George Ryan, 7, and Darwin Villalobos, 2 — were treated at IU Health Center Goshen with contusions and complaints of pain and were released.
Alia Villalobos, 9, of LaGrange, was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend, but is now at Riley Hospital for Children IU Health in Indianapolis with spine and head injuries. She was listed in critical condition early Saturday night, according to a spokesperson for the hospital.
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Alia Villalobos, 9, of LaGrange, a passenger in the front seat of one of the vehicles, was unconscious at the scene and was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Three other children in the back seat — Kitana Ryan, 9, George Ryan, 7, and Darwin Villalobos, 2 — were transported to IU Health Center Goshen with contusions and complaints of pain.
The children were passengers in a vehicle driven by Laura Ryan, 28, of LaGrange, according to a report by the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department. Ryan had been traveling southbound on S.R. 15 and was stopped. As she attempted to turn east onto U.S. 20, her vehicle and a 1997 BMW driven by Jacob Mitchell, 30, of Mishawaka, collided. Mitchell was northbound on S.R. 15 attempting to turn east onto U.S. 20.
The accident happened at 5:09 p.m. Elkhart County Sheriff's investigation team responded to the call as did emergency personnel from the Jefferson Township, Concord, Middlebury and Goshen fire departments.
EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story misstated which vehicle the children were passengers in.


text: Art Brokerage: Barry Leighton-Jones British Artist: b. 1932-2011. Barry Leighton-Jones works with spontaneity, but also with the ideas of clear and precise statement so his art never lacks feeling or depth and the best of L-J's paintings are charged with a poetic sensibility, rhythm and emotion. The concepts of man vs man and man vs nature can be felt strongly in many of his images, often adding a tragi-comic element to his subjects. As an artist of and for the people, it is no wonder that L-J has always maintained that all artists should be advertised in the listings pages of telephone directories. His primary themes are children, waifs, women and clowns. Art Brokerage is one of the major secondary sources for his original piantings on canvas or board. Please do not list prints. We sell original paintings only. Listings wanted by Art Brokerage.


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Anyone else having issues with ZWC (7.1.1 NE) and the Mac version of Chrome 12? When composing/replying/forwarding an HTML message, pressing the return key drops the cursor to below my signature.
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Anyone else having issues with ZWC (7.1.1 NE) and the Mac version of Chrome 12? When composing/replying/forwarding an HTML message, pressing the return key drops the cursor to below my signature.
yes, same thing started happening to me this morning! i'm on Chrome 12 for Windows.
found a solution yet?
No, I haven't found a solution. At the moment I am just using plain text instead of HTML. For a little while this morning I turned my signature off and then added it after composing the message (via the signature button). I quickly lost interest in that though.
just contacted my email provider (xmission) and they said it might be a Chrome 12 thing - they apparently released some updates today and it messed a few things up. I'm going to try to re-install chrome and see if that works.
doesn't seem to be a problem with my Firefox. gtk i can use plain text email as well for the time being...
Yeah, everything was fine with Chrome 11. I updated to 12 yesterday and immediately started having the problem. Safari and Firefox are fine. Also, all other websites seem to be fine with Chrome 12. Zimbra is the only thing I am having issues with.
I see the same thing. I've opened a bugzilla report for this.
Bug 60786 – issues with Google Chrome 12 on Mac
This started with beta of chrome 12 - and now that google automatically pushed out the release of chrome 12 and upgraded all Chrome 11 browsers - this is now the standard.. So this is a bug that needs to be resolved in one way or another.... All chrome users of ours are having this problem now (windows, mac, etc.)
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This was listed as fixed in the latest 7.1.1 release but we are still seeing the same fault. Any ideas?
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Partner with us as we raise funds to establish a student scholarship fund. Lunch will be served, plus tee gifts, prizes and more!
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Over four years, my work as a Trip Leader in Outdoor Recreation gave me employment, new friends with similar interests, and a chance to build skills I didn't learn inside the classroom - specifically the "leadership challenge" of planning, preparing, and leading a group of students in the outdoors.
Working at Ramsey has taught me values such as time management, customer service, and team building. Even further than that, I have made some of my greatest friends working at Ramsey. One of our core values is 'RamFam.' Everyone that works at Ramsey has become like a family to me."
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We are in the midst of a company-wide rollout of 3.1.4GA Network Edition. We migrated a user today that needs to use a filter to sort mail to an alias into a folder on delivery. The odd part is this- when the web client is open, it works perfectly, but if she accesses the system through Outlook (her preferred choice), the messages land in her main inbox and the filter is NOT applied. (?!)
If she then opens the web client- the filter runs and sorts the messages into the proper folder and then Outlook syncs the folder and all is well.
Ok, so what's going on here- I thought that filters were run on delivery processing, and not in the web client code???