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MONDAY RESULTS - June 4
Le Mars (9-3/2-0) 4 Emmetsburg 2
(LE MARS) -- Le Mars extended their winning streak to six in a row Monday night beating the defending Lakes Conference co-champion Emmetsburg E-Hawks 4-2 at the Bulldog Complex in high school softball play. Molly Renken delivered a two-run homer to highlight a decisive three-run fourth inning for the Lady Bulldogs Renken later added a sacrifice fly in the sixth after Emmetsburg had the cut the Le Mars lead to 3-2 in the top of the sixth. Renken fired a two-hitter in the pitching circle and struck out eight. The victory improves Le Mars to 9-and-3 for the season and 2-and-0 in Lakes Conference play.
Remsen St. Mary's 12 Gehlen Catholic (7-5/3-3) 0, 4 innings
(REMSEN) -- Paige Harpenau had three hits and drove in four runs to pace a 16-hit attack for Remsen St. Mary's to lead the Hawks to a 12-0, four-inning bashing of Gehlen Catholic in War Eagle Conference softball play in Remsen Monday night. Harpenau ended the game with two outs in the bottom of the fourth with a bases-loaded single to left-center that plated the twelfth run in a 12-run rule verdict. Alexis Bunkers had three hits and three RBI's for the Hawks and Lyndsie Shorg added three hits and a RBI. R-S-M scored seven runs in a 12-batter third inning when they collected seven hits. Miranda Staab allowed only two base runners for the night, a fourth inning bunt single by Steph Rohe and a walk to Lisa Gunter. The win was the Hawks eighth straight over Gehlen over the last three seasons. Remsen St. Mary's improves to 9-and-3 for the season and 4-and-1 in the W-E-C while Gehlen falls to 7-and-5 for the season and 3-and-3 in league play.
Le Mars (5-0/2-0) 7 Emmetsburg 3
(LE MARS) -- Austin Sitzmann and Parker Rolfes combined on a five-hitter and were backed by a nine-hit attack as the defending Lakes Conference champion Le Mars Bulldogs remained unbeaten at 5-and-0 with a 7-3 victory over Emmetsburg Monday night at the Bulldog Complex. The win improves the Bulldogs conference mark to 2-and-0. Jacob Lemoreaux had two hits and two RBI's for Le Mars and Hunter Rowe added a pair of hits and one RBI. Sitzmann and Rolfes combined to strike out nine E-Hawk hitters.
Gehlen Catholic (1-7/1-5) 7 Remsen St. Mary's 4
(REMSEN) -- The stars seemed to be aligned Monday night ... or was it the full moon hanging over the Remsen ball diamond. Whatever the case, Gehlen Catholic finally put it all together to pick up their first win of the season, 7-4 over Remsen St. Mary's in War Eagle Conference baseball play. The Jays made all the plays defensively, and at times even in spectacular fashion. Eric Oetken, whom coach Marty Kurth referred to as sneaky fast to the media after the game, scattered nine hits and survived a four walk second inning to check the Hawks to three runs that closed a 5-1 Gehlen lead to 5-4. Oetken's sacrifice fly in the third inning extended the lead to 6-4 and a passed ball in the fifth made it 7-4. A two-out error in the top of the first inning opened the door to a four-run inning for Gehlen. A RBI single by Mitchell Flack, a two-run double by Angel Chagolla followed by a RBI single by Oetken made the Hawks pay dearly for the defensive miscue. Hawks' head coach Dean Harpenau said after the game that the first inning error was the decisive moment of the game. Losing pitcher Beau Pick gave up eight hits and struck out seven while walking just one. Blake Wiltgen had three hits for the Jays and Mitchell Flack had two. The Jays improve to 1-and-7 for the season and 1-and-5 in the W-E-C while St. Mary's falls to 7-and-3 for the season and 2-and-2 in the War Eagle Conference.
(little league)
Cards 14 Mariners 10
Marlins 10 Reds 9
Foxes 13 Hawks 5
Chargers 17 Spartans 4
Eagles 15 Panthers 5
Broncos 15 Warriors 6
Lions 15 Rockets 9
Comets 10 Sparks 5
Stars vs. Liberty - no score reported
Storm 9 Rockers 6
Sting vs. Raiders - no score reported
(American Association baseball)
Sioux City Explorers 5 Wichita 1
TUESDAY RESULTS - June 5
Le Mars (6-0) 10 Okoboji 1
(MILFORD) -- Le Mars scored seven runs in the seventh inning to break open a close game with Okoboji Tuesday night and the unbeaten Bulldogs ran their record to 6-and-0 with a 10-1 pounding of the Pioneers in non-conference baseball action at Milford. Hunter Rowe turned in a strong outing on the mound, throwing a complete game six-hitter with three walks and ten strikeouts. Conner Delfs belted a three-run home run for the Dogs. Chris Eckstaine led a 14-hit attack with three hits while Colin Borchers, Jacob Lemoreaux and Hunter Rowe had two hits each. Borchers and Kendall Candor had two RBI's each.
(little league)
Twins 3 Royals 1
Blue Jays 9 Red Sox 0
Indians 9 Phils 8
Nationals vs. Padres - no score reported
Astros 12 Tigers 3
Rangers 6 D'Backs 0
Marlins 16 Cards 6
Angels 6 Cubs 4
Dodgers 14 Yankees 10
Pirates 14 Rockies 4
White Sox 13 Mets 3
A's 12 Braves 5
Hawks 12 Falcons 6
(American Association baseball)
Wichita 8 Sioux City Explorers 2
WEDNESDAY RESULTS - June 6
Le Mars (10-3/3-0) 3 Spirit Lake 2, eight innings
(LE MARS) -- The Le Mars softball team kept their winning streak in tact, thanks in large part to the bottom three in their line-up. The Lady Bulldogs extended their winning streak to seven straight with a 3-2, eight inning victory over Spirit Lake in Lakes Conference softball action at the Bulldog Complex Wednesday night. Number-eight hitter, Janessa Milbrodt along with Ashley Phelan delivered two-out, RBI singles in the bottom of the sixth inning to tie the score at 2-2 before number-nine hitter Kennedy Rolfes won it with a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning. The bottom three hitters in the Le Mars line-up had five of the teams eight hits. Molly Renken threw a five-hitter with four walks and nine strike outs. The victory improves the Lady Bulldogs to 10-and-3 for the season and 3-and-0 in the Lakes Conference.
Gehlen Catholic (8-5/4-3) 5 Marcus/Meriden-Cleghorn 4
(LE MARS) -- Gehlen Catholic returned to the win column Wednesday night, scoring four runs in their final two at-bats to rally from a 4-1 deficit to beat Marcus/Meriden-Cleghorn 5-4. The Lady Jays tied the game with three runs in the fifth on Amber Timmins double and then went ahead an inning later. Timmins finished with two hits and four RBI's for Gehlen. Steph Rohe also had two hits. Kayla Theisen and Brandy Orr had two hits each for the Eagles. Timmins out dueled Kayla Foresman in a terrific pitching match-up. Timmins allowed eight hits while walking three and striking out four. Foresman gave up seven hits while walking one and striking out one. Gehlen improves to 8-and-5 for the season and 4-and-3 in the W-E-C.
Le Mars (7-0/3-0) 5 Spirit Lake 2
(LE MARS) -- Le Mars took advantage of six Spirit Lake errors to win their Lakes Conference baseball match-up with the Indians 5-2 Wednesday night at the Bulldog Complex. The Bulldogs scored two unearned runs in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie and added an insurance run in the sixth. Paul Brown held the Bulldogs to just four hits but the errors did the Indians in. Colin Borchers fired a six-hitter for Le Mars with three walks and eight strikeouts. Le Mars improves to 7-and-0 for the season and 3-and-0 in the Lakes Conference.
Gehlen Catholic (2-7/2-5) 5 Marcus/Meriden-Cleghorn 4
(LE MARS) -- The Gehlen Catholic Jays seem to be hitting their stride with their second win of the week against one of the title contenders in the War Eagle Conference. After an 0-and-7 start Gehlen has now won back-to-back games to improve to 2-and-7 for the season and 2-and-5 in the conference race. The Jays had a big seventh inning rally Wednesday night to beat Marcus/Meriden-Cleghorn 5-4 at the Riverview Complex. Mitchell Flack's sacrifice fly brought the winning run across the plate to cap a four-run seventh inning rally that wiped out a 4-1 deficit. Michael Whitehead's RBI-single started the rally and Zach Wurth's two-run single tied the score at 4-all. Flack then followed with his game-winning flyball. Wurth finished with two hits, including his first home run of the year and three RBI's. Dylan Kneip had two hits for the Jays. Blake Wiltgen earned the win with a five-hitter with 14 strike outs.
(little league)
Orioles 19 Giants 8
Falcons 16 Foxes 1
Panthers 11 Rockets 10
Spartans 16 Warriors 10
Lions 11 Eagles 10
Chargers 5 Broncos 4
Stars 1 Comets 0
Sting 0 Rockers 0, tie
Storm 8 Raiders 1
Sparks 5 Liberty 2
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Wichita 11 Sioux City Explorers 7
THURSDAY RESULTS - June 7
Le Mars (11-3/4-0) 15 Spencer 3, five innings
(SPENCER) -- Both Madison Heidebrink and Emily Ellefson hit home runs to key a nine-run third inning and Le Mars extended their winning streak to eight straight with a 15-3 drubbing of Spencer in five innings Thursday night in Lakes Conference softball action at Spencer. Heidebrink opened the scoring in the third with a three-run homer, her fourth of the season, to erase a 3-2 Spencer lead and put the Lady Bulldogs in front to stay. Emily Ellefson's third home run of the season, a two-run shot capped the scoring in the third. Heidebrink also added a two-run double in the fifth inning to give her five RBI's for the night. Ellefson and Holly Schneider had three hits each to account for half of Le Mars 12 hits. Molly Renken finished with a two-hitter with nine strikeouts to run her pitching record to 8-and-3 for the season. The game featured ten errors, six by Spencer. The Lady Tigers did execute a triple play however to get them out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the fifth without further damage. Le Mars improves their record to 11-and-3 for the season and 4-and-0 in the Lakes Conference. The Lady Bulldogs host a talented field for the Lady Bulldog Classic Friday and Saturday and then return to Lakes Conference action Monday when they host Cherokee.
(little league)
Twins 3 D'Backs 3, tie
Rangers 6 Phils 0
Red Sox 2 Padres 1
Tigers 0 Indians 0, tie
Royals vs. Nationals - no score reported
Astros 3 Blue Jays 0
Giants 7 Reds 6
Mariners 13 Orioles 6
Yankees 5 Angels 2
Mets 11 A's 3
Pirates 9 Dodgers 8
Cubs 11 Rockies 5
White Sox 9 Braves 2
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Sioux City Explorers 13 Wichita 7
FRIDAY RESULTS - June 8
Lady Bulldogs Classic
(at the Riverview Complex)
Gehlen Catholic (9-5) 11 Storm Lake 1, five innings
Sioux City West 10 Storm Lake 0, five innings
Spencer 7 Sioux City West 4
Spencer 10 Hinton 0
(#13-4A)Sergeant Bluff-Luton 10 Gehlen Catholic (9-6) 4
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Sioux City North 11 Cherokee 1
Hinton 11 Cherokee 1
Le Mars (12-3) 10 (#13-4A)Sergeant Bluff-Luton 0
(#1-1A)Akron-Westfield (13-0) 6 Sioux City North 5
(#1-1A)Akron-Westfield (14-0) 4 Le Mars (12-4) 3
(LE MARS) -- Gehlen Catholic took advantage of eight walks and six errors to win their opening game of the Lady Bulldog Classic Friday 11-1 over Storm Lake in five innings Friday afternoon. Amber Timmins and Alison Schnepf combined on a three-hitter. Schnepf had two of the Lady Jays five hits. Brittany Krienert's two-run double highlighted an eight-run second inning that put Gehlen in the drivers seat. 13th-rated Sergeant Bluff-Luton beat Gehlen 10-4 Friday night. The Warriors took advantage of seven walks by Amber Timmins and collected eleven hits off the Gehlen ace. A five-run third inning, led by Allison Wegner's three-run home run, put S-B-L in front to stay. The Lady Jays are 9-and-6 for the season.
(LE MARS) -- Molly Renken threw a four-hit shutout and belted a grand slam to lead Le Mars to a 10-0 upset win over 13th-rated Sergeant Bluff-Luton Friday in the Lady Bulldog Classic. Le Mars struck for three first inning runs and added three more in the middle innings before Renken's bases-loaded home run in the seventh broke the game wide open. Renken struck out six. The win was the ninth in a row for Le Mars. The Lady Bulldogs nearly pulled off another upset in their second game Friday, losing 4-3 to defending 1A State Champion Akron-Westfield. The Westerners took advantage of two Le Mars errors and scored two runs on ground ball outs in the top of the seventh inning to erase a 3-2 Le Mars lead to remain unbeaten. It was the second one-run decision Friday for the top-rated Akron-Westfield girls. They beat Sioux City North 6-5 just before the Le Mars game. Le Mars had taken a 3-2 lead with two runs in the bottom of the sixth on Holly Schneider's RBI single and Emily Ellefson's sacrifice fly. Brandi Davis threw a four-hitter with 14 strike outs for A-W while Molly Renken allowed six hits with two strike outs. The loss halts the Lady Bulldogs' nine-game winning streak and drops their record to 12-and-4.
Le Mars (8-0/4-0) 12 Spencer 0, 6 innings
(SPENCER) -- Chris Eckstaine threw a no-hitter and belted a home run to help lead Le Mars to a 12-0, six-inning Lakes Conference baseball victory over Spencer Friday night. Eckstaine walked three and struck out seven. Kendall Candor also homered for the Bulldogs. Parker Rolfes paced a ten-hit attack with three hits and a RBI. Le Mars improves to 8-and-0 for the season and 4-and-0 in the Lakes Conference race. The Bulldogs return to conference play Monday against Cherokee at the Bulldog Complex after a road trip Saturday afternoon to Glenwood.
Gehlen Catholic (3-7/3-5) 4 Spalding Catholic 2
(GRANVILLE) -- Gehlen head coach Marty Kurth picked up his 400th career coaching win Friday night with alittle help from his son Ty. Gehlen slipped by co-league leader Spalding Catholic 4-2 Friday night in Granville, scoring two runs in the sixth inning to snap a 2-2 tie and post their third War Eagle Conference win of the week. Ty Kurth's suicide squeeze bunt brought in the go-ahead run in the sixth and Solomon Freking's double by third chased in a second insurance run. Spalding put two runners on base in the bottom of seventh with one out before Michael Whitehead struck out the final two batters of the game. Whitehead finished with a career-high 14 strike outs while allowing five hits and two walks to out duel Brady Heying Spalding, who finished with ten strike outs. The Jays scored two runs in the fourth on a RBI ground out by Blake Wiltgen and a RBI single by Angel Chagolla. Jarod Steffes tied the game in the Spalding half of the fourth with a two-run double. The loss drops the Spartans out of a share of the W-E-C lead behind South O'Brien. Gehlen improves to 3-and-7 for the season and 3-and-5 in the War Eagle Conference. The Jays are off until next Wednesday when they host West Sioux in a W-E-C varsity doubleheader.
(American Association baseball)
Sioux City Explorers 6 Lincoln 2
(APFL indoor football)
Sioux City Bandits 41 Council Bluffs 29
SATURDAY RESULTS - June 9
Lady Bulldogs Classic
(at the Riverview Complex)
(#1-1A)Akron-Westfield (15-0) 11 Spencer 0
Gehlen Catholic (10-6) 5 Sioux City North 4
Gehlen Catholic (11-6) 10 Sioux City West 0, six innings
(#1-1A)Akron-Westfield (16-0) 14 Cherokee 0
(at the Bulldog complex)
Le Mars (13-4) 10 Sioux City West 2
(#13-4A)Sergeant Bluff-Luton 16 Cherokee 4
(#13-4A)Sergeant Bluff-Luton 8 Spencer 5
Sioux City North 21 Hinton 9
Le Mars (14-4) 12 Hinton 2
(LE MARS) -- Le Mars improved to 14-and-4 for the season with a a pair of victories at the Lady Bulldog Classic. The Dogs opened with a 10-2 victory over Sioux City West as freshman Janessa Milbrodt fired a complete game four-hitter and struck out seven. Holly Schneider belted a three-run homer in the fourth inning to extend a 3-2 lead to 6-2. The Lady Bulldogs sealed the outcome with a four-run sixth. Emily Ellefson had a two-run double to start the sixth inning rally and Madison Heidebrink and Janessa Milbrodt followed with RBI singles. Heidebrink and Schneider had three hits each. In the second game, Le Mars got home runs from Ashley Phelan, Emily Ellefson and Madison Heidebrink to power their way to a 12-2 victory over the Hinton Blackhawks. Ellefson also added a triple. Janessa Milbrodt got the win in the pitching circle, tossing a three-hitter with five walks and five strike outs. The Lady Bulldogs host Cherokee Monday night.
(LE MARS) -- Gehlen Catholic improved to 11-and-6 for the season, finishing a 3-and-1 weekend at the Lady Bulldog Classic with two more wins Saturday afternoon. Amber Timmins threw a four-hitter with nine strike outs and Lisa Gunter drove in the winning run with a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning in a 5-4 victory over Sioux City North. Timmins drove in three runs for the Lady Jays on a double. Timmins also starred in the second game of the day, a 10-0, six-inning victory over Sioux City West. Her three-run homer keyed a seven-run fourth inning and she finished with three hits and four RBI's. Alison Schnepf fired a three-hit shutout for Gehlen in the pitching circle. The Lady Jays play Bishop Heelan in Sioux City Monday.
Le Mars (9-0) 6 Glenwood 0
(GLENWOOD) -- Parker Rolfes fired a three-hit shutout and struck out nine to pitch the Le Mars Bulldogs to a 6-0 road win over Glenwood Saturday afternoon. The Dogs scored four runs in the first inning, sparked by Colin Borchers two-run homer. Chris Eckstaine had a two-run double among his two hits and Andy Hefner and Parker Rolfes added two hits to the winning cause. The win keeps Le Mars unbeaten at 9-and-0 heading into Monday night's Lakes Conference match-up with Cherokee on KLEM.
(American Association baseball)
Lincoln 5 Sioux City Explorers 4
SUNDAY RESULTS - June 10
(American Association baseball)
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Nornajihah Ismail
General Manager, Finance Services
Nornajihah Ismail is the General Manager of Finance Services at Malaysia Airports.
She graduated with a BA (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance from South Bank University, London and also holds a Diploma in Accountancy from ITM, Shah Alam.
She is a registered Chartered Accountant of MIA as well as a Fellow member of ACCA.
She joined Malaysia Airports in June 2006 as Senior Manager, Finance with vast experience and knowledge in Group accounting and auditing. In February 2008, she was appointed as Cross Functional Team Leader for Spend Management initiatives.
In recognition of her capabilities, she was selected to participate in the Khazanah-GLC Talent Exchange Programme in 2008 and subsequently attached for one year with Tenaga Nasional Berhad.
She played a key role in transforming the Finance Division of Malaysia Airports Group and successfully led the entire team to implement a centralised Finance Shared Service, Automated Vendor Invoice Management and Business Partnering unit for the Group.
She is actively involved as the Chairperson of Cross Functional Team for Malaysia Airports Group Budget Challenge, a member of the Review Committee for procurements and also a Board member of Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia Airports Sdn. Bhd. and Urusan Teknologi Wawasan Sdn Bhd.
Prior to Malaysia Airports, she was the Head of Group Accounts in Padiberas Nasional Berhad.

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Discussion and debate with Joe Duffy
Gp Kevin Kelly talks to Joe about the effect on old age pensioners of having to re-apply for medical cards due to changes in eligability criteria.
Asylum seekers and those who know and have worked with them contiue the discussion on the asylum process in Ireland.
Samantha is annoyed that her daughter will have to pay the back tax on her car despite living and working in Australia due to changes in government regulations on cars being off the road.


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Andy won his second ATP World Tour title of the season defeating injured top seed Rafael Nadal 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 in Rotterdam and adding this trophy to the Doha title he won last month. It was the Brit baller's second consecutive defeat of Rafa (third if you include the Abu Dhabi exo) and increased his head-to-head to 2-5 against the Spaniard and his record this year to 13-1, the lone loss coming in Melbourne at the hands of another Spaniard, Fernando Verdasco.
It's good to see Andy has continued his solid play after the disappointing early exit from the Aussie Open because when the 21-year old is healthy his game matches up with anyone's. What's not good to see is the re-emergence of Rafa's right knee issue that abruptly ended his 2008 season prior to the Masters Cup and forced him out of the Davis Cup final. I'm thinking (or is it hoping?) it's most likely fatigue from the many (long) matches he's played already this year.
The Spaniard earned his eighth career title this weekend when he beat homeboy Thomaz Bellucci 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 at the Brasil Open. BONUS: Tommy also won the doubles crown with compatriot Marcel Granollers, the first time he's won both titles at the same tourney.
The Worm continued his winning ways at the SAP Open earning his second title of the season (Brisbane) by downing Mardy Fish 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in today's final and shoring up his 2009 record to a solid 12-2. The Czech baller also avenged his finals loss last year by scraping past Andy Roddick in yesterday's tight semifinal.
There was no place like home for Amelie this weekend - who wudda thunk it?! The Frenchie veteran marked her return from tennis oblivion to capture the Open GDF SUEZ title defeating Jelena Jankovic in a 3-set semifinal tussle and Elena Dementieva 7-6(7), 2-6, 6-4 in the final. It was her 25th career title and first since Antwerp almost exactly two years ago. Welcome back, Amelie!
Vera continued the strong form she's shown this season racing to the final in the Thai city without dropping a set and continuing that trend, defeating a resurgent Sania Mirza 7-5, 6-1 to win the championship. It was the Russian's first title of the season and eighth of her career.


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Revealing the Hidden Clyfford Still
Hundreds of Still's paintings were sealed off from the public for years while ominous rumors about their condition circulated. Now, in preparation for the opening of a museum dedicated to the artist, experts can finally see how the works have held up and what kind of treatment they need. Read More


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Known as the "Renaissance City," Providence features a host of attractions for visitors to enjoy including acclaimed theaters, fine arts and Philharmonic performances. There are plenty of historic landmarks to discover, such as the Rhode Island State House, the John Brown House and the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church in America. Take the time to explore this glorious New England harbor at your leisure.
State House
Featuring the fourth-largest self-supported marble dome in the world, the Rhode Island State House is the workplace of many state and local government officials. The State House features a number of interesting items, including a replica of the Liberty Bell and a portrait of George Washington painted by Gilbert Stuart. Website
Governor Henry Lippitt House
Take a tour of this well-preserved home, built for textile merchant Henry Lippitt in the late 19th century. Guide tours will illuminate the history of this building, showcasing the elaborate woodwork and Victorian-era furnishings. Website
Cathedral of Saints Paul and Peter
This Romanesque cathedral was designed in the late 19th century by Patrick Keely. On a tour, you will see a number of amazing features, including a 36-foot-tall organ, a tabernacle created by hand and a bell weighing over 3000 pounds. Website
The Roger Williams Park & Botanical Center
This center, which is the largest public indoor display garden in New England, features two greenhouses and 150 species and cultivars of plants. This is the perfect excursion for anyone who loves escaping into natural settings within urban areas. Website
Waterplace Park and River Walk
Romantic Venetian-style footbridges, cobblestone walkways, and an amphitheater encircling a tidal pond set the tone at this 4-acre tract, which has won national and international design awards. The Riverwalk passes the junction of three rivers -- the Woonasquatucket, Providence, and Moshassuck -- a nexus of the shipping trade during Providence's early years. However, the area had been covered over by highways and parking lots in the middle of the 20th century. An urban-renewal project uncovered the buried rivers, rerouted them, and surrounded them with amenities for pedestrians rather than cars. Waterplace Park is now a gathering for the city. Website
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Featuring a host of interactive exhibits, this zoo's mission is focused on the conservation of wildlife and providing a wide range of education to its visitors. See more than 100 species of wide-ranging animals, including harbor seals, red pandas and carpet pythons. Website
Although it is just a short cruise from the mainland, Nantucket is a world unto itself, with towering church steeples and old-world architecture. Take a tour that offers glimpses of the island's historical landmarks, modern art galleries and its famous whaling museum. Stroll down streets lined with charming shops, ice cream parlors, and rose-covered cottages.
As we approach the tranquil shores of Nantucket, the captain will set anchor in the calm sound for a breathtaking view of Nantucket. In the morning, we'll tender into shore where we'll be greeted by our native Nantucket guide who will serve as our island escort. During our private charter, our engaging guide will share stories of the islands early history, the popular rose cottage style homes and intriguing art community. We'll stop to explore the cranberry bogs and local lighthouses before allowing free time in the popular downtown area to shop or dine at your leisure. In the afternoon, our onboard guest lecturer will enhance your visit, by leading you on a guided walking tour to explore Brandt Point Lighthouse.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Martha's Vineyard was a hub for merchant ships carrying exotic cargo from far corners of the world. Today, the island is one of the most popular vacation spots in New England, comprised of six distinct towns. Historic Edgartown is the most genteel town on the island, featuring freshly painted, white clapboard colonial homes and manicured gardens.
As we dock in Vineyard Haven, you'll immediately notice the charm of the quaint gingerbread cottages. Our local island guide will greet us in the harbor and take us on a personalized tour of Marth's Vineyard. You'll visit the many historic towns, including Edgartown, Oak Bluff, Vineyard Haven, and West Tisbury. You'll enjoy ample free time to explore the local shops and village in Edgartown. Once back at the ship, you'll meet up with our onboard lecturer who will take the group to Oak Bluff for a narrated tour of the cottages. Your tour will conclude with a visit to Bill Ewen's gingerbread home for freshly made lemonade and cookies. In the evening, musical great, Mark Allen Lovewell will entertain everyone onboard with popular sea chanty sing-a-long songs.
Known as America's oldest seaport, explorers and fishermen alike have been visiting Gloucester since 1606. Located on Cape Ann, this beautiful landscape has been attracting sailors for centuries because of its safe harbors. Cape Ann's natural beauty has also attracted great American painters including Fitz Hugh Lane, Winslow Homer, Milton Avery, John Sloan and many others.
Relax on the deck of this beautiful 65-foot schooner as she sails out of Gloucester harbor. Join us for a 2-hour sail and experience sailing on a fishing schooner. Help raise the sails, or just sit back and take in the sights and sounds of Gloucester's coastline.
During a 45-minute group tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the many features of the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center. On this tour, you will visit the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, New England's only marine sanctuary. Other features include the Sea Pocket Lab, Burnham Brothers Marine Railway, and a reproduction of one of the three Boston Tea Party Ships.
Enjoy a narrated tour of Gloucester, Rocky Neck and Rockport. Tour highlights will include Stacy Boulevard, where passengers can view the famous statue, "Man at the Wheel"; Downtown Gloucester; East Gloucester, also referred to as Rocky Neck; the Back Shore and the quaint seaside town of Rockport.
Sleeper-McCann HouseExplore this 40-room house once owned by renowned interior designer Henry Davis Sleeper. Throughout the years, most of Sleeper's personal effects remain as they were when he resided in Gloucester. After perusing the unique rooms, collections and architecture, take in a spectacular view of Gloucester Harbor. Website
The Hammond Castle MuseumUpon completion of a self-guided tour through a Renaissance dining room, servants' quarters and more, explore the grounds around this beautiful early 20th century castle. The glorious gardens and views of the Atlantic shore line are well worth the trip. Website
State of the Art Gallery and Sculpture GardenView the work of more than 30 artists and sculptors in two unique settings – an antique gothic home and a multi-tiered garden, respectively. You may tour this collection, which is located at Rocky Neck Art Colony, the oldest in the country. Website
Eastern Point Wildlife SanctuaryThis sanctuary may not have a traditional trail system, but take a short walk along the coastline and you might see butterflies, loons, sea ducks and more, depending on the season. Website
Beautiful Downtown Bath has a unique mix of services, shops, and restaurants, all of which cater to locals and visitors alike. Walk down Front and Centre Streets, and experience the comfortable pace and friendly pedestrian atmosphere. Rest in the lovely Library and Waterfront Parks or walk the city streets to admire the tree-lined avenues, graced by both humble and grand examples of classic American architecture.
Long known as the "City of Ships," Bath has a centuries-old shipbuilding tradition. Shipyards line its river's edge and Bath-built vessels sail the seas of the world. Bath is home to the nationally acclaimed Maine Maritime Museum, which offers a variety of exhibits on Maine's nautical history. Take a guided or self-guided tour of the museum and experience Maine's rich seafaring history. From watercraft and lobstering to shipbuilding and sea trade, hear stories about dangerous voyages to distant lands, see how a shipbuilder's family lived during the 1890s, and discover the fascinating lore surrounding Maine's maritime culture.
This lovely, historic town is lined with shops, boutiques, and picture-perfect harbors dotted with lobster boats, pleasure craft, and windjammers. Boothbay is the largest boating harbor north of Boston, earning the moniker of "Boating Capital of New England."
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is one of the most distinguished botanical destinations in the country, and one of Maine's top attractions. Its exquisite gardens, dramatic and compelling natural landscape, stunning Visitor Center, and waterfront make it unique, charming and totally captivating. A guided tour will introduce you to the history, horticultural details, and colorful explanations of these gardens. Included will be the visitor favorite, the Lerner Garden of Five Senses, a garden designed to appeal to each sense. After the tour, visit the gift shop or stroll the gardens on your own.
Photo by Barbara Freeman, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island and surrounded by Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor's breathtaking vistas and abundant wildlife have welcomed visitors for over one hundred years. Some cruises may go to Bar Harbor via coach from Bucksport. Please call for details.
The 1800s brought great prosperity to Belfast. Residents built beautiful Greek Revival mansions and adorned each with treasures from the China Trade. Explore historic Belfast with great examples of nineteenth-century architecture. Shore excursions offer glimpses of stunning military architecture and master granite craftsmanship at Fort Knox State Park and seafaring legacies at Penobscot Marine Museum.
Located on a hill overlooking the tidal waters of Penobscot Bay, Belfast's creativity, innovation and tradition are witnessed throughout the city. The 1800s were a time of great prosperity in Belfast, mostly due to the town's shipbuilding and commerce. This town proudly showcases sea captains' mansions in Greek revival and Italianate architecture that have been included on the National Register of Historic Places. This walking tour ends at the Belfast Museum, which features exhibits about the city's fascinating story.
Full of classic schooners, this charming village is considered the "tall ship capital of Maine". Enjoy the summer sun and refreshing sea breeze as you watch beautiful ships sail into the harbor, or browse the quaint shops and art galleries. Bring your camera to capture ocean vistas, placid coastlines and panoramic views of Camden, Penobscot Bay and surrounding islands from atop Mount Battie.
Camden is proud to call itself the "Jewel of the Coast." A quaint seaport town, Camden features 19th century architecture, a harbor full of classic schooners and a beautiful backdrop provided by the Camden Hills. A 90-minute narrated bus tour takes you through Camden Hills State Park, with a stop at the top of Mt. Battie, where you'll have panoramic views of glistening lakes, Camden Harbor, and the islands of Penobscot Bay.
Old Conway House and MuseumThe Old Conway House was built in the 1770s. The antique furniture and farm equipment on display reflect the time period.
Camden Hills State Park If recreation is on your list, you've come to the right place. Camden Hills State Park offers unlimited hiking opportunities with incredible views of Penobscot Bay and Megunticook Lake atop Mt. Battie and Mt. Megunticook. If you are not into hiking, then consider the auto road to the top of Mt. Battie. Website
Maine Sport Outfitters Sea Kayaking AdventuresJust across the street in Camden Harbor, Maine Sport Outfitters offers professional sea kayaking tours of Camden Harbor and beyond, led by registered guides. Enjoy two- and four-hour tours that take you out around Curtis Island where you'll see a working lighthouse and great views of the Bay and Camden Hills. Website
Before arriving in Rockland, you'll have the pleasure of experiencing Maine's most beautiful cruising areas. Your ship will pass through the gorgeous 6-mile passage lined with evergreens known as Merchants Row. In Rockland, passengers can follow the Rockland Harbor Walk, visit the Shore Village Museum or take an interesting narrated tour of the area.
Take a step back in time at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, where pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles from the late 19th century and early 20th century are on permanent display. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum's outstanding collection. Also, don't miss out on your chance to ride in a Model T.
Famous for its mountainous and rugged shore, Rockland is one of Maine's unique treasures. Enjoy a narrated tour of Rockland, which will make frequent stops around town, including the famous Farnsworth Art Museum where you will enjoy a one-hour tour. The Farnsworth Art Museum pays homage to Maine artists throughout its permanent collection, "Maine in America." Moreover, it is one of only two centers in the country dedicated to the three generations of Wyeths.
Enjoy the flavors of local lobster, clams, and mussels right on the shore of beautiful Penobscot Bay. Dine under a covered tent while listening to fabulous musical entertainment. This event truly encapsulates everything wonderful about the Maine experience.
During this memorable tour, board an authentic, 30-foot lobsterboat and learn firsthand about catching lobster on the shores of Maine. Watch as the Captain hauls in traps and see all of the delightful creatures these traps can capture.
Maine's most historic seaport overlooks beautiful Casco Bay. Spend your visit exploring its gallant 360-year history or check out its amazing cultural scene. Big-city excitement blends delightfully with small-town charm here, as fishing vessels bustle in the harbor and Victorian-era buildings still line cobblestone streets.
Old Port
Portland's Old Port is one of the most successful revitalized warehouse districts in the country. Seamlessly connected to the waterfront, the Old Port is a working waterfront and a chic shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Taking a walk at the water's edge along Commercial Street provides a window into the latter. Just steps from the water, one can stroll down the cobblestone streets and experience the quaint charm of this district. The boutique shopping, one-of-a-kind stores, lobster-serving restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife are all unparalleled by any other New England city. Website
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House has both historical and literary importance. It is both the oldest standing structure on the Portland peninsula and the childhood home of famous American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882). Within this home's walls lived four generations of one remarkable family that made significant contributions to the political, literary, and cultural life of New England and the United States. After growing up here, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow went on to become one of the most famous men of his time. Website
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
Take a trip back in time at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum. Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives. Don't miss the unique two-foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. Website
Portland Harbor Museum
Founded in 1987, the Portland Harbor Museum is an exciting place to explore and celebrate the rich maritime history of Portland Harbor. Located on the South Portland waterfront, the museum lies within the granite walls of Fort Preble, adjacent to Spring Point Ledge Light. Other points of interest like Bug Light and the Liberty Ship Memorial are less than a mile away. Website
Portland Museum of Art
As the largest and oldest art museum in the state of Maine, the Portland Museum of Art serves as a vital cultural resource for all who visit. The Museum's collection of more than 17,000 objects is housed in three historic and remarkable buildings showcasing three centuries of art and architecture. Website
The Portland Observatory
The Portland Observatory, built in 1807, is the last surviving maritime signal tower in the United States. Using both a telescope and lantern, two-way communication between ship and shore was possible several hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks. Greater Portland Landmarks, a non-profit organization, maintains the building. Guided tours with discussion about the history of the building and the neighborhood are provided by volunteers. Website
Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion is one of the finest examples of residential design from the pre-Civil War era in America. With superb architecture and well-preserved original interiors among the most lavish and sophisticated during this era, this mansion is an unparalleled document of America's highest aspirations in architecture, interior design, and the decorative arts. Our history, a quick tour, and present-day efforts aimed at restoring the Mansion convey the significance of this unique site. Website
Downeast Duck Adventures
Splash into history on this fun and fully-narrated 65-minute adventure through Portland. As you twist and turn through the Old Port, we'll tell you about the legends and lore that have shaped Portland into one of the most historical cities in the nation. Learn about places of interest to visit and many little known facts about the city that is nicknamed 'The Phoenix.' Then, hold onto your tail feathers as you drive into the waters of Casco Bay to view Portland's working waterfront, Calendar Islands and marine wildlife. Website
Eagle Island Tours
Casco Bay, one of the most beautiful waterways in the United States, lies just beyond Old Port. Eagle Island Tours offers you the opportunity to see all of the beautiful sights the area has to offer on our seasonal daily sightseeing cruises and trolley tours. Whether you are looking to relax and unwind on a sunset lighthouse cruise, see Portland's landmarks by trolley or embark on an adventure to Eagle Island, you've come to the right place! Website
Explore the seafaring heritage of New England's coastal communities. This eleven night cruise sails from either Providence, RI or Portland, ME with a visit to an exciting new destination each day. Discover Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Bar Harbor and much more on this magical New England cruise adventure.
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New England Islands Cruise Discover the charm and beauty of the New England Islands on this eight-day cruise. With convenient departures out of Providence, you will experience the very best of New England from the Oaks Bluffs gingerbread houses in Martha's Vineyard and the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, to the sparkling beaches of Block Island.
Maine Coast & Harbors Cruise Experience the beauty of Maine by way of its sparkling bays, and explore the charming seaport villages of Bar Harbor, Camden, and Boothbay Harbor. This eight-day Maine Coast and Harbors cruise will give you lighthouses, lobsters, and everything in between that is so delightfully and quintessentially Maine.
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Hotel Terra Jackson Hole offers a modern design with a Western sensibility, where luxury and environmental responsibility come together to create an exceptional guest experience. Located slopeside to the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and at the gateway to Grand Teton National Park, Hotel Terra is a supremely comfortable and sophisticated boutique hotel from which to both experience and preserve this spectacular part of the world.
Located in the heart of Jackson, Wyoming, Snow King Resort offers comfortable western lodging at the Snow King Resort Hotel and adjacent Snow King Condominiums. Only 6 blocks from downtown Jackson, the resort is surrounded by over 400 acres of the Bridger Teton National Forest. Jackson Hole is the year round gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Snow King Resort is the largest full service year round resort in Jackson Hole offering a variety of amenities. Located at the base of Snow King Mountain Ski Area. The resort offers great skiing opportunities and access to several winter activities including King Tubes-Snow King Tube Park, ice skating at Snow King Center, skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Grand Targhee. Snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park, snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park and much more.
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Hotel Jackson a luxury boutique hotel is located just steps from teh world-renowned Jackson Town Square. Our new LEED certified hotel design blends contemporary wester history with the valley's spectacular elements of nature, revealing an extraordinary luxury hotel experience. Elements of history are displayed in the rustic, reclaimed barnwood throughout the hotel. Carefully patinated metal pays homage to the branding iron and early tools of the rugged ranchers and trappers. The contemporary western flair is partnered with a floating aspen leaf ceiling and serene balcony gardens, all connected by Native American design-inspired carpets, guiding each guest to their room. Hotel Jackson's FIGS restaurant and bar provides a comfortable and welcoming place to unwind. As guests step out for the evening, they are just steps from the famed antler arches on the Town Square, as well as countless galleries, boutiques, specialty shops and restaurants. During ski season, Hotel Jackson offers complimentary shuttle to Snow King and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
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Finale vs. Detroit
Notes from Trey Hillman's pregame press conference: Hillman says he likes the way the pitchers are competing but they are having trouble locating pitches and that's been the problem. He is looking for the Royals starters to get ahead in the count more often, by throwing the first pitch for strike one…Also: He also says Esteban German is heating up and looking like the player Hillman was told about before he came to Kansas City. To back Hillman up, German hit a triple of Tiger flamethrower Joel Zumaya last night and is hitting .438 over his last 13 games. His average is up to a season high .250.
Here's today's lineup:
DeJesus DH
Aviles SS
Grudzielanek 2B
Guillen LF
Gordon 3B
Teahen RF
Olivo C
Gload 1B
Gathright CF
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Acee: Jacques Cesaire ready for next challenge
MOBILE, Ala. Coming to the annual NFL festival known as the Senior Bowl was something of a mercy mission this year. I needed to try to save Jacques Cesaire's life, his family, his health.
If you know Cesaire, you know it was a fool's errand.
But this is one of my favorite people, one of a lot of people's favorite people. And while I hold NFL assistants in high esteem, it's a vocation that, really, should be reserved for the chosen few – like Marines or pirates.
Cesaire, who the Chargers released in September after nine seasons and 66 starts at defensive end, made about $9 million over his career and has a bunch of it left.
He does have a young family and figures he needs to work at some point, but that need is not urgent.
This is a passion play.
Cesaire gave a try to the dark side, doing some segments for local TV stations this fall. Continuing in that less demanding job has been the advice of many friends and former coaches. And Cesaire did enjoy it -- to an extent.
"The media, it's not a team," Cesaire said. "What is the goal? The goal is to get the next great story. That's not exciting to me. What's exciting to me is having a group of guys and working together and having a plan to work toward achieving a goal. And when you do, it's a little slice of heaven. And when you don't, guess what, you get to do it all over again."
I wasn't the first to try an impossible task.
Jacques Cesaire has decided to officially retire as a player and try to become an NFL assistant coach. One of the nicest, most grounded, family-oriented men to walk this earth wants to do one of the most time-consuming, pressure-filled, uncertain jobs on earth.
No, Jacques, no.
"You're the second person today to try to do that," Cesaire said with a laugh.
He's at the Senior Bowl to introduce himself to the myriad coaches and executives here in hopes of landing a job. This week is officially a time for NFL teams to watch draft prospect practice, but it is also known as the ultimate job fair, coming as it does at a time immediately following widespread firings. (A few recently terminated Chargers assistants are here trying to network.)
Cesaire said he could have tried to attack this job search differently, staying home and sending resumes, making calls. But that's not his way.
A man comes to the NFL undrafted out of Division II Southern Connecticut State and lasts almost a decade, he does it with elbow grease.
"When I do something, I start at the ground floor and work my way up," he said. "That's all I know how to do."
Look, Cesaire will be an excellent coach. Anyone who played with him said he was as pure a technician as they'd ever seen. And he made mentoring young players as central to his career as practicing. Corey Liuget and Kendall Reyes were just the latest two guys drafted to replace Cesaire, and pretty much the first calls either of them got after becoming Chargers was from Cesaire offering assistance in everything from workouts to finding lodging.
But NFL assistants work 14- to 20-hour days and are essentially always one bad season away from looking for their next job.
For example: Hal Hunter is among those in Mobile also playing his wares. He'd been the Chargers' offensive line coach the past seven years, by far his longest stay in any city since he became a coach.


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Introducing Author Sujata Massey and Her Series Featuring Rei Shimura
Why are series so popular? Mostly, the attraction is the characters who change and develop (one hopes.) And the reader is attached to and familiar with the people appearing. I've mentioned four or five series authors I've enjoyed in posts about New Orleans and Venice and a recent one about thrillers.
Let Me Introduce You to Sujata Massey
Ms. Massey has authored 10 books about prickly Rei Shimura, whose father is a Japanese psychiatrist and whose mother is white. Rei is into Japanese antiques, and lives in Japan, but her life seems to embroil her in murders and investigations. (Oddly, the first book in the series isn't in the San Mateo County Library system. Plunge in with the second title and see if you are intrigued with Massey's take on contemporary Japanese culture.)
The Salaryman's Wife
- Zen Attitude
- The Flower Master
- The Floating Girl
- The Bride's Kimono
- The Samurai's Daughter
- The Pearl Diver
- The Typhoon Lover
- Girl in a Box
- Shimura Trouble
A Fellow Author's Comments
"Friend and fellow Baltimore mystery author Laura Lippman finds that Massey's obsessions are excellent springboards for the serious issues underlying her works. 'She's very canny about taking things that some people dismiss as girly or consumerist—antiques, flowers, shopping, clothes, restaurants—and finding a larger context,' Lippman says. 'In her art and her life, Sujata has shown me that it's OK to embrace your inner Martha Stewart—pre-criminal indictment and conviction—as long as you have a sense of irony and a lively curiosity.' "
Massey's Cross-Cultural Background Helps
Sujata Massey's own father is a professor, originally from India; her mother is German. Massey's interest in Japan stems from living there two years, immersed in language and culture. She fuels her novels with frequent research trips back to areas of Japan--see her website for more about the author's background, along with delicious recipes from her Rei Shimura series.
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Karen Y.: Like Sujata Massey and Rei Shimura, Karen Y. is biracial and has lived in Japan and loved her experiences there.


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How to have a safe and fun trip in the Sierra Nevada Range this Winter
Ok, the snow dances have finally worked and we officially have snow accumulations in the Sierra. People travel far and wide to bear witness to our unbelievable snow conditions, and those plans to visit Reno Tahoe are underway!
Winter driving on roads and the highways in the Sierra can be a bit uncomfortable for some people who haven't driven in snowy conditions before, but it can ultimately be a pleasurable journey if you are prepared. Always remember, getting there is just the beginning of your winter vacation, and once you make it to your destination, the fun and adventure really starts. Plus, we are incredibly lucky that our road crews in California and Nevada work around the clock to keep our roadways clear and safe.
Before heading into the Sierra or any other snow country here is a list of several things to take care of before you leave the house:
- Make sure your windshield wipers, defroster, heater, exhaust system and brakes are in top condition.
- Check your tires. Make sure the tread is in good condition and they are properly inflated.
- At all times, try to keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up.
- If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy weather, as it may freeze up and no longer disengage.
- Check your antifreeze and be ready for freezing temperatures.
- Make sure you have concentrated (non freezing) windshield washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir to prevent an icy windshield.
- Always carry chains. Make sure they are the proper size for your tires and are in working order. You might want to take along a flashlight and chain repair links. Chains must be installed on the drive wheels. Make sure you know if your vehicle is front or rear wheel drive.
- Carry about $50 in cash (smaller denominations are best) in case you get to a point and need to have assistance putting chains on, and taken off of your vehicle.
- It is also a good idea to take along water, non-perishable food, warm blankets and extra clothing. A lengthy delay will make you glad you have them.
- Weather conditions may warrant you to detour from the main road. It is strongly suggested that you always keep an updated map containing the Sierra area.
- Put an extra car key in your pocket. Many motorists keep their vehicles running when they get out of their vehicle to keep the vehicle warm and have locked themselves out of their cars when putting on chains and at ski areas.
Once you have your vehicle ready to go, think about these driving tips as you get on the road:
- Avoid driving while you're fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks.
- Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
- Always allow enough time for your trip. Winter driving in the Sierras can take longer than other times of the year, especially if you encounter storm conditions or icy roads. So, get an early start and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
- Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds.
- Don't stop if you can avoid it. But if you need to stop, keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
- If you can help it, don't stop going up a hill. There's nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.
- Keep your gas tank full. It may be necessary to change routes or turn back during a bad storm or you may be caught in a traffic delay.
- Keep windshield and windows clear. You may want to stop at a safe turnout to use a snow brush or scraper. Use the car defroster and a clean cloth to keep the windows free of fog.
- Slow down. Even if you have a 4-wheel drive truck, a highway speed of 65 miles per hour may be safe in dry weather, but an invitation for trouble on snow and ice.
- Be more observant. Visibility is often limited in winter by weather conditions. Slow down and watch for other vehicles that have flashing lights, visibility may be so restricted during a storm that it is difficult to see the slow moving equipment.
- When stalled, stay with your vehicle and try to conserve fuel while maintaining warmth. Be alert to any possible exhaust or monoxide problems.
Here are a few tips for driving in the Sierra during icy or snowy weather:
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don't try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
- Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly.
- The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds (5 car lengths). This improved margin of safety will provide the longer space needed if you have to stop.
- Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
- Don't stop if you can avoid it. There's a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
- Don't power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads will just start your wheels spinning. As you reach the top of a hill, reduce your speed and possible down shift as you proceed downhill as slowly as possible.
- Don't stop going up an incline. There's nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road.
If you end up entering an area that has chain controls;
- You must stop and put on chains when highway signs indicate chains are required. You can be cited and fined if you don't. You will usually have about a half a mile to a mile between the "Chains Required" sign and the checkpoint to confirm you have installed your chains.
- Control areas can change rapidly from place to place because of changing weather and road conditions.
- In most cases, the speed limit when chains are required is 15 to 25 miles an hour.
- When you put on chains, wait until you can pull completely off the roadway to the right. Do not stop in a traffic lane where you will endanger yourself and block traffic.
- If you use a chain installer, be sure to get a receipt and jot the installer's badge number on it. Remember, chain installers are independent business people, and are not allowed by law to sell or rent chains.
- When removing chains, drive beyond the signs reading "End of Chain Control" to a pull-off area where you can safely remove them.
In the event you see a snowplow or other snow removal equipment on the road, here are a few simple rules to follow:
- Use care when following, passing or approaching any snow removal equipment, even if it appears to be parked.
- Drive a safe distance behind snowplows. Plows often travel slower than other vehicles to remove snow and to apply sand and liquid deicers.
- Before attempting to pass snow removal equipment, check the direction the snow and debris is being thrown from the vehicle. Also, remember that snowplows are wider than most vehicles and portions of the plow and blade may be obscured by blowing snow.
- Don't ever drive extended distances beside a snowplow, as they can shift sideways after hitting snow packs or drifts.
- When a plow approaches you, allow the plow room to operate by reducing speed and moving to the right side of the road if there is room to safely do so.
- Make sure to not brake with unnecessary sudden movements when in front of a snowplow – they cannot stop as quickly as a standard automobile.
If you are making a winter kit for your vehicle, here is a short recommended list of what you may want to include in that kit:
- Rechargeable flashlight
- Cell phone car adapter
- Non-perishable food and water
- Flares
- Tools: jack, lug wrench and collapsible shovel
- Road maps for your trip and the surrounding areas
- Blanket or sleeping bag(s)
- Spare set of warm dry clothes, boots, hat and gloves
- First aid kit, including a couple of days of any prescription medications
- Pocket knife
- Matches or lighter
- Battery jumper cables
- Ice scraper and snow brush
- Paper towels
- Extra windshield washer fluid
If you travel with young children, an infant or baby, pack extra age appropriate food, warm clothes and blankets, toys, and extra diapers (if appropriate) just in case. Most importantly, remember to make sure your child safety seat is installed properly.
Before leaving on your trip, tell a friend where you are going, the planned route, and when you anticipate arriving. Keep them updated on any major route or arrival changes.
Numbers and websites to know before you go:
CALTRANS Highway Conditions:
- Web http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi
- Mobile http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roadscell.cgi
- Webcams http://www.video.dot.ca.gov/
- Phone 1-800-427-7623
NDOT (Nevada Department of Transportation) Winter Driving Conditions
- Web http://www.safetravelusa.com/nv/
- Phone 1-877-687-6237
- Cell 511 within Nevada


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|36 HHS seniors receive diplomas at commencement
|Written by April Peregoy
Journeying from as far away as China, parents, family members, teachers and friends gathered together in the Holyoke High School gym on Sunday, May 10, to celebrate the commencement and achievements of 36 HHS seniors.
Words of advice, hope for the future and memories of the past were shared as members of the Class of 2009 spent their final moments together before moving on to the next stages of their lives.
Supt. Stephen Bohrer addressed the seniors, offering different philosophies and perspectives on the purposes of education. He added he believes education is the key to the ability to succeed, and wished the graduates much success in their future endeavors.
Valedictorian Dylan Bradley was praised by guidance counselor Summer Maloney, not only for his academic achievement, but also for his school and community involvement.
Opening his valedictory address, Bradley first wished all the mothers a happy Mother's Day, saying, "We all know it is you guys that have helped to make all this possible."
He also extended a thank-you to all the teachers from the Class of 2009, "who put up with us and got us through."
Bradley noted the valediction speech is supposed to be a speech of hope and looking forward to the future. He said this makes it a hard speech to write because, at this point, "not many of us have that much of our lives planned out."
Yet he reassured his classmates and their families, "We will all be successful in our own way. I have no doubt that our lives will be worthwhile."
Addressing parents specifically, he said, "I do know many of you are anxious because you feel like we have no plan, and it would make it easier on you if we had a plan. You are scared because we are your little babies, and from the moment we were born, you were in charge of everything that happened to us, and without a plan, there is no security the dreams you set aside for us will come true."
"We will have grand adventures; we will travel the world; we will become the successful people you wish us to be," he assured them, adding, "What I do know is we will fly by the seats of our pants for the next few years because, if there's one thing we learned in high school, it is that the best memories come from decisions made on a whim. We stumbled and skidded and flew by the seats of our pants and made it through by the skin of our teeth without a plan... but we made it through."
Shirley Kadlec of American Legion Post #90 and Susan Roll Walters of the Legion Auxiliary presented this year's citizenship awards, which went to Austin Tharp and Kelsey Scott.
Before presenting the Class of 2009 for graduation, Principal Susan Ortner announced, as each graduate crossed the stage, she would be handing them two keys engraved with character traits which are important for their futures: believe, compassion, dreams, freedom, happiness, hope, strength, success and wisdom.
The keys were tied with green ribbon—"a symbol that no matter how far you travel from Holyoke, you will always be part Dragon."
"Keys open doors," said Ortner. "It takes the proper key to open a door to a new opportunity. Today, you leave Holyoke High with many doors before you. This key, or those like it, could be called a skeleton key—one that opens many doors.
"I would like to compare that to the education each of you has earned here at Holyoke High School. The keys you have been given are like skeleton keys. They are the framework on which to build your life, or the foundation for what you do in the future."
As students received their diplomas, Maloney announced their future plans, as well as scholarships they earned. Board members Kris Camblin and Jeff Tharp presented diplomas.
The Class of 2009 earned approximately $287,794 in scholarship funds this year. Twenty-eight out of 36 class members will pursue higher education, three students plan to work for a period of time before pursuing a higher education and four exchange students will return home to continue their education, with one returning to the United States to attend college next year, said Maloney.
Treasured moments highlighted Sunday's graduation program when seniors presented roses to special people in their lives.
Musical performances for the HHS Commencement included I Hope You Dance by the HHS choir, under the direction of Marcia Dalton, and The Final Countdown by the senior high band, directed by Pat Wiebers.
Class president Phawn Carper shared special memories of the senior class from their elementary through high school years, which produced smiles and laughs from the graduates and the audience, during her farewell comments.
Ending the ceremony, Carper urged a round of applause for family members of the graduates because, "We would not be here today if it wasn't for all of your love and support."
"Now, Class of 2009, I encourage you to use everything you have learned here in Holyoke and apply it to the rest of your lives. I know you will all do great things."
Junior class grand marshals were Kyle Carper and Chasity Pelle, while Megan Colglazier, Molly Fricke, Duncan Brandt and Taylor Haidle served as ushers.
A baccalaureate took place before the graduation ceremony on Sunday with Lou Encinias, pastor of First Christian Church, delivering the message.
Following a senior slide show presentation, senior trio Flor Varela, Alyshia Durbin and LeAnne McWilliams sang I Will Remember You. Also during the farewell sermon, Rev. Lowell Karnes of First United Methodist Church gave the welcome, and Gordon Penfold, pastor of First Baptist Church, did the benediction.


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STEUBENVILLE - The former guardians of a Steubenville High School student-athlete charged with raping a 16-year-old girl said they will continue to support the boy, "whatever may happen" during his upcoming trial.
Greg and Jennifer Agresta of Steubenville traveled to New York with the boy's attorney, Walter Madison, and appeared on the "Today" show Tuesday to speak about the boy and some of the circumstances surrounding the case.
The boy's mother granted legal custody to the Agrestas when he was 10 years old, and the boy lived with them for two years. While the Agrestas are no longer the boy's legal guardians, Judge Thomas Lipps released the 16-year-old to the couple and he remains on monitored home confinement at their residence while awaiting a Feb. 13 trial.
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In this image taken from video, Jennifer and Greg Agresta of Steubenville appear on NBC's "Today" show Tuesday in New York.
During the interview, Greg Agresta expressed disappointment in the boy's apparent lack of judgment on the night of the alleged rape.
"It's completely out of (the boy's) character. That's not the type of person that he is," said Greg Agresta, who met him while coaching a youth football team.
Jennifer Agresta, a teacher at Steubenville City Schools, testified on the boy's behalf during a preliminary hearing in November in Jefferson County Juvenile Court, where the case is being prosecuted.
On Tuesday, she said she and her husband have not talked to the boy about the night of the alleged rape "because it doesn't matter to us - we love him regardless of what happened that evening."
Madison maintained that any sexual contact between his client and the alleged victim was consensual. He also identified his client as one of two boys photographed while holding the alleged victim by her wrists and ankles on the night of the alleged assault.
Madison believes his client is being wrongly targeted over a young man's more than 12-minute video posted to YouTube last week. That man's attorney, Dennis McNamara, held a press conference in Steubenville on Monday to announce his client's regret and shame over the video. That individual has not been charged.
"It's important for everyone to understand this very clearly: that video has nothing to do with" his client, Madison said. "He was not present. He did not produce that video. The photo, taken in conjunction with the video, draws this negative inference that's gone way out of proportion."
Madison also contended that his client is unable to receive a fair trial in Steubenville and has said he likely will request a change of venue.
"It has gone to the point where witnesses are reluctant to participate for fear of being vilified (and having) their personal information on the Internet," he said.
Lipps will decide the case, as Ohio does not seat juries in juvenile cases. Regardless of where the case is tried and how the judge rules, the Agrestas said their relationship with the boy will not change.
"He knows we love him dearly, and he knows if he's convicted - if he's found guilty, whatever may happen - we love him and support him," Greg Agresta said.
He also offered the following to those protesting local authorities' handling of the alleged crime and clamoring for additional arrests: "At the end of the day, you have the best judicial system in the world; embrace the process and let it work."
In addition to a charge of rape, one of the boys has been charged with illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material.


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The founder and vision holder of the Holy Isle Project is Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master in the Kagyu tradition. Lama Yeshe is also Abbot of Samye Ling Monastery in Dumfriesshire, where he lives most of the year.
At the north of the island the Centre for World Peace and Health hosts a retreat and course programme. Between April and October we also welcome guests to stay at the Centre for personal retreats or holiday breaks. A closed Buddhist retreat takes place at the south of the island.
Please note that during Winter, the Centre is closed for guests except for the
Christmas Retreat, the New Year's Retreat and the 10-week Winter Retreat.
As well as staying at the Centre, you are invited to visit Holy Isle for the day. The island is divided into several areas, some of which are reserved for birds and animals, others for our native tree planting programme. We request visitors to stay on the paths and not to bring animals onto the island.
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE -St. Clairsville doesn't hesitate to talk about its goal.
The Red Devils have visions of playing football in Week 15, which would occur on the last Friday of this month in Canton in the Division IV state championship game.
They've successfully passed the 11th hurdle along the way after opening the Division IV, Region 15 playoffs in grand fashion, handing eighth-seeded Harrison Central a decisive 41-6 setback at chilly Red Devil Stadium on Friday night.
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St. Clairsville quarterback Matt Kinnick runs with the ball during Friday's game against Harrison Central.
"I was more nervous about this game than any we've played this season," St. Clairsville coach Brett McLean said. "I have great respect for Harrison Central's team and coaches. To have a great season and draw a conference foe right out of the gate is tough, but our kids handled it well.''
The victory sends the Red Devils to next Friday's regional semifinal affair against fifth-seeded Piketon at a site that will be announced Sunday by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
"I know a little bit about Piketon and have seen what we could find on the Internet and whatnot," McLean said. "I know they spread it out and throw the ball to a degree, so it'll be two similar teams running similar offenses. It should be fun."
While the Red Devils are still practicing football, Huskies' head coach Justin Kropka bid his team and highly successful senior class goodbye with a strong 7-4 record.
"I've watched these kids grow up," Kropka said of his seniors, who were freshmen the last time the Huskies qualified for the postseason. "These kids have been coming to our little kids camp since they were probably third or fourth grade. Each year you coach, it gets a little tougher because you're that much closer with the kids. It's always heart breaking, but, at the end of the day, they'll be the first class to leave Harrison Central with two playoff appearances to their credit."
Much like it's been the case all season for the Red Devils, they've just had simply too much speed and athleticism for their opposition. Harrison Central got to experience it twice. The Devils routed the Huskies, 42-6 in Week 5.
The guy who went up and the majority of the plays was senior standout Dan Monteroso, who hauled in five balls for 183 yards and two touchdowns.
Senior Matt Kinnick was clicking on all cylinders with basically all day to throw the ball thanks to the impressive work provided by the Red Devils' offensive line. Kinnick completed 11 of 14 for 291 yards and four touchdowns.
Junior jet Jaylon Brown got into the act with nine carries for 111 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
St. Clairsville scored on every possession it had in the first half. It got things going when Kinnick hooked up with junior Michael Ferns for a 14-yard scoring pitch. Junior Zach Musilli was perfect on the first of his five PATs on the night.
''The unselfishness of this team has been one of its best characteristics all season,'' McLean said. ''We try to get the ball around as much as we can, but sometimes we fall on one side of the spectrum moreso. I think everyone got involved tonight, and I am proud of the entire team effort.''
Harrison Central, however, stuck with its game plan of trying to control the clock and utilize senior Maurtice Hython on the ground. It paid dividends as Hython, who worked out of the Wildcat much of the first half, got Harrison on the board with a 10-yard burst on the ensuing possession. The PAT was blocked and the momentum had shifted back to the Devils and it never swayed.
''We thought we had the Wildcat package going and we had some success," Kropka said. "We had a lineman go down and it kind of took away that option, which was our gameplan coming in. We wanted to work the clock and try to 3-yard them to death, but once we got out of that, when you try to out-speed those guys or get out of your basic stuff, it's tough, because they're too well coached and too talented for that to happen."
The Devils proceeded to score the next 34 before subbing freely in the second half.
Monteroso caught touchdowns of 50 and 22 yards, Brown scored on runs of 66 and 4 yards and Ferns hauled in a simple pass in the flat and rumbled 35 yards for the final score of the game.
The high-powered Red Devils outgained Harrison, 465-193.
The marvelous season and career of Hython came to a close with a 22 carry, 112-yard output. Unfortunately, he left the game with assistance with what appeared to be a serious leg injury.


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Donor Profile: Herb and JoEllen Dickkut
AMES, Iowa - Herb Dickkut graduated with a bachelor of science in accounting from UNI in 1972. After working for a corporate accounting firm he decided to come back home with his wife JoEllen and farm on his family's 1000-acre spread near Marshalltown. Since 1980 Herb and JoEllen have been a part of the Cyclone Club and will continue to follow Iowa State athletics for years to come. We sat down with Herb and talked about his experiences as a Cyclone fan.
Q: Why did you decide to join the Cyclone Club?
A: "There were a number of reasons for me and my wife. The main one would be the seating benefits you can gain from it. Also being a part of one big Cyclone family has allowed me to gain new friends and meet new people. We started donating to the Cyclone Club around 1980 and just moved up to the Victory Club last year. I respect everyone in the athletic department and commend them for what a great job they have done so far. I saw (Iowa State head football coach Gene) Chizik speak at one of the Gridiron Club meetings last year, and that made me join right there. I feel like we are heading in the right direction for all of our athletic programs."
Q: When did you attend your first Cyclone event?
A: "I never really got into Iowa State athletics until after I graduated from college. My first game would have been around 1975 and it was a basketball game. I decided to join in with some friends and buy men's basketball season tickets around that time. My wife and I bought our own season tickets a couple of years later and have continued to follow the team ever since. It used to be hard for me to get out of the field harvesting and raising livestock during the fall. Since our operation has moved on to just grain we have started to go to more football games. We started getting (football tickets) in 1995 and were able to see the progression during the McCarney years."
Q: What is your most memorable game that you attended?
A: "Every Kansas basketball game that I ever went to was amazing. I remember when we had Eustachy and we beat them five games in a row. Those were the days when we could just do anything. There was also a time when (Kansas All-American) Danny Manning never won in Hilton Coliseum, and he was the one who led them to the (1988 NCAA) national championship. My favorite game of all time would have to be the Lafester Rhodes game against Iowa in 1987 though. The game against Oklahoma State when Freddy (Hoiberg) went wild and we pulled it out in the final seconds (1992) was something I will never forget. Most recently one of the most memorable events was when Jake Sullivan was here. His freshman year against Kansas in Hilton he was just shooting the lights out.
"In football it was always big to beat Iowa. I mean they beat us for 15 straight years and all of a sudden we went on a streak where we beat them five straight times. This past year when we beat the Hawks it was great because nobody expected it. It sure was nice for (Iowa State placekicker Bret) "Shaggy" (Culbertson) to put that ball through the goalposts with everything he had gone through."
Q: What was your favorite Cyclone road trip?
A: "Going down to Phoenix for the Insight.com Bowl in 2000 was such a great experience. We reminisce about that trip a lot with the family. The weather down there was so awesome and everywhere you went there was cardinal and gold. I kind of felt bad for Pittsburgh because we just took over the city of Phoenix for that game. Going to Texas for the Houston Bowl when we lost to TCU in 2005 was an amazing trip. Reliant Stadium was brand new and was a phenomenal facility.
"We have always enjoyed making trips with the women's basketball team. JoEllen and I went to Columbia, Missouri two years ago for a men's and women's basketball doubleheader. It was a Saturday and there were very few Cyclone fans present. I remember it so well because it was McDermott's first ever conference game and I thought that we had lost the game (which Iowa State won in the last seconds). It was an amazing finish and great to see so many Missouri fans clear out of the building so quiet and so fast.
"When my wife retires we will start traveling to more women's road games. We followed them clear out to Denver in 2001 for the NCAA Tournament. We were there when they beat UConn and then played to go to the Final Four against Georgia in 1999. Another game I remember was when we saw the women play Penn State down in Kansas City in 2000. It was a tough call because that was the same day that the men played Michigan State up in Auburn Hills. They both were playing in the NCAA Tournament and the men had a shot for the Final Four. That was one of those days that was hard to swallow for a Cyclone."
Q: Who are some of your favorite players and coaches sporting cardinal and gold?
A: "Fred Hoiberg. He epitomized the word Cyclone as a great student, a great person, and a great role model. You really have to look up to him for everything that he has done for this University. Someday I would love to see him come back and coach for the Cyclones. Marcus Fizer was something else. He was a man among boys and I wish he would have stayed around for one more year. I remember watching him at the McDonalds All-American game in high school and he was so dominant. I just bought the All-Century Club DVD and it has great clips from all the coaches and a lot of the great players that came through here.
"As far as coaches go � Johnny Orr was awesome. He was a very colorful guy and did some great things for our basketball program. The one thing I miss at Hilton is when the pep band played �Here's Johnny.' What a theme song. I remember some of the players on the opposing side would stop shooting just to see what was going on. They would be in awe of the crowd.
"When my son went to school here he lived through the glory years of Iowa State dominance. He was a manager for the women's basketball team in 1999 and we all loved to follow that team. Megan Taylor was just in constant motion and she could do anything."