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BY MARC E. COOK (From AOPA Pilot, September 1992.)
Most pilots would say they like and enjoy their airplanes, while still others would profess to nothing less than a passionate love affair. Forget the cost of flying, the commitment to maintenance and pilot proficiency, or any individual shortcomings of the make and model. For these owners, the airplane experience is the ideal combination of a lust for flying and the stewardship of a finely honed machine, a relationship guaranteed to swell the heart at its mere mention.
And then there are the Mooney owners.
Few marques seem to call together such a diverse group of fanatics as Mooney. Arguments often fly between Mooney types and, well, everyone else: They are almost always spirited, occasionally caustic, and offer some interesting insight into the psyche of the Type-M personality. This psychological profile might read as follows: Wants to travel quickly, efficiently, no need to carry anvils. And while it's a bit far-fetched to say all Mooneys are fast and fuel-thrifty and to say that none is a full-seats, full-fuel affair the M20 line has distinguished itself as one that gets the most speed out of the least horsepower.
Philosophies aside, Mooney history is at once intriguing and frustrating. The company has been owned by several entities over the years, each one changing the model names and making changes both minor and major. A somewhat less tortured way to differentiate among the many models is to follow the numeric designations, like M20, M20A, and so on.
An outgrowth of the single-seat M18 Mite, the M20 series emerged in 1955 with a 150-horsepower Lycoming, constant-speed propeller, and an unusual combination of airframe materials. That first M20 model, like all those after, employs a steel-tube frame surrounding the cockpit, which is in turn sheathed by thin aluminum skins. In the early, straight-M20 model, the wing and tail both were wooden. These versions are becoming more and more rare because the wooden components require extensive inspections and often expensive maintenance. As such, keeping a wood Mooney alive could be cost-prohibitive, especially in light of the few mechanics who know how to or are willing to work on a "composite" Mooney; in fact, several prominent shops said they would not even touch a wood-wing, wood-tail model.
A metal tail came with the 1958 model, as did a 180-hp Lycoming, but the big change to the M20 came in 1961 with the B model, which sported a metal wing. It lasted one year and was followed in 1962 with the M20C, essentially the same airframe with a slightly different 180-hp Lycoming and its maximum gross weight boosted to 2,575 pounds from the B's 2,400-pound limit. This is the most common of the early Mooney models, largely because it remained in production through 1978, briefly sharing the showroom with a then-new and significantly improved M20J, the 201.
Looking for still more speed, Mooney bolted a fuel-injected 200-hp Lycoming onto the C model, and the M20E was born. Both the C- and E-model Mooneys are called the short bodies, to differentiate them from the M20F, brought out in 1967, which received a 10-inch cabin stretch. Where the F had the E's 200-hp Lycoming, Mooney also flirted with the smaller engine hung on the longer cabin and christened it the M20G when the model debuted in 1968. The G didn't last two seasons, though; the bulk of the pre-201 Mooneys are divided among the short-body, small-engine M20C (with 1,680 registered), the short-body big-engine M20E (1,121 on the books), and the stretched, 200-hp M20F (930 in the Federal Aviation Administration's logs). For comparison, the FAA had just more than 2,500 of the 201, 231, 252, PFM, and TLS models registered.
Not all Mooneys proved successful. Oddities of the line include the pressurized M22 Mustang (see "Mooney Mustang: Flight Level Pony," August 1991 Pilot), the re-tailed Ercoupe called the M10, and the fixed-gear M20D. The D never met with much success and could be easily and inexpensively converted to retractable gear. Many more Ds have been converted to de facto C models than survive unscathed.
Simplicity and ruggedness have been Mooney hallmarks since the beginning, and the M20C shows these qualities as true virtues. Take the systems, for example. Early Mooneys have the much-talked-about manual gear system, one highly prized by the airplanes' owners. A hefty shaft that runs between the seats provides enough leverage for the average pilot to snick the wheels up in the flash of a wrist. With the gear down, the handle resides against the nosewheel well, perpendicular to the floor. To raise the gear, you release a safety catch, glance down to make sure nobody's hand is in the way, and, with one swift movement, shove the bar backwards and parallel to the floor. It will find another catch, and the wheels will be up faster than it takes to describe the motion.
Another example of the M20's simplicity is the shock-absorbing medium of the gear: rubber biscuits. No need to worry about a flat strut or loss of hydraulic fluid because the rubber doughnuts do all the work. By all accounts, occasional replacement of the hockey-puck-sized pieces and annual lubrication is about all the maintenance the Mooney gear requires.
One more unusual feature of the early M20s is the hydraulic flap system. To drop the flaps, you position a small lever to the Down position and pump on a small chrome handle. As you pump, the flaps come down incrementally. Like the manual gear, this is a wonderful system to fly with because you can keep your eyes out of the cockpit and make precise flap changes simply by the number of times you pump the lever. In the mid-1960s, Mooney went about replacing the manual gear with electrics and, in the late 1960s, switching the hydraulic lever for a switch.
It's usually speed, not systems, Mooney lovers dwell upon. Owners of 180-hp, short-body airplanes say to count on a maximum cruise speed of 140 to 147 knots, with the company claiming 150 as the 75-percent-power cruise. With the smaller fuselage and the larger engine, the M20E is supposed to turn in nearly 160 knots at optimum altitude, although owners admit that 155 knots is about right for an unmodified airplane. Compare this to a 200-hp Piper Arrow with its 143-knot maximum cruise, and you see why the Mooney nuts like to talk about speed. The long-fuselage airplanes, by the way, are 4 to 6 knots slower.
Those Mooney owners also like to boast of range and endurance. In the early airplanes, fuel capacity is 48 gallons usable, which, at a typical fuel burn of 8.5 gallons per hour, provides 5.6 hours' endurance with no reserves. The last of the 200-hp airplanes had the larger 64-gallon tanks. Larger tanks can be fitted to either series.
Pilots tired of hearing Mooney owners crow about cruise speeds often point out that the M20 generally is not a great load-hauler. Part of the reason is that the robust structure is also heavy: Most M20Cs weigh between 1,600 and 1,650 pounds empty, which gives a useful load of about 925 pounds. Figure on full fuel and about 640 pounds of passengers and cargo, or three FAA-standard adults and their bags. For the 200-hp M20E and M20F, the useful load is marginally greater, with the increased maximum gross weight of 2,740 pounds partly taken up by higher empty weights. Comparably equipped Piper Arrows tend to be 100 to 200 pounds lighter than the Mooneys, with similar maximum-gross limits. At least the airplane is difficult to load out of CG.
Whatever the useful load, there are some practical limits as to what you can get into a Mooney. Despite plaintive cries of the faithful, one can hardly sit in an M20 and not think: "This is not the largest cabin I've seen." Although the measuring tape says the cabin is comparable to other four-place retractables, the perception is that the cockpit is not as large. You sit with your legs stretched deep into the footwells, with the panel close to your chest. In the short-body airplanes, especially, the rear seat cramps legs and feet, a major reason Mooney brought out the stretched models.
This smallish cockpit joins with arcane instrument panel configurations in the early airplanes to cause some head-scratching for pilots brought up with the Basic-T arrangement. Mooney really didn't get its panel act together until the latest M20F and M20C models, and so the elder airplanes prove ripe for a panel swap. Another ergonomic quirk standard orientation of the engine controls in the C models was throttle, mixture, prop. One ought to look twice before pulling knobs.
Just as the Mooney's cabin proportions are different from the Cessnas and Pipers of the world, so are its handling characteristics. Many pilots moving into Mooneys especially those coming from Bonanzas tend to use adjectives like "truckish" and "ponderous" to describe the airplane's handling. While it's true that the M20's push-rod linkages limit aileron leverage and the artificial feel brought by the springs in the control system require some acclimatization, the result is more different than bad.
Among the high points of the Mooney's handling qualities is excellent longitudinal stability. Trim it for an airspeed, and it tends to hold it without much work on the pilot's part. Most models made in the 1960s used what Mooney called "PC," or positive control. It was a simple vacuum-based wing leveler that was always on; you had to press a button on the control wheel to interrupt it for maneuvering.
Pitch trim is accomplished by moving the entire empennage just aft of the horizontal stabilizer's leading edge, which is why the trim is often a bit stiff you're moving more than just a little tab back there, after all and the electric trim in later models can be painfully slow. You'll notice this especially during deployment of the last third of the flaps; there's a strong nose-down pitching moment that should be countered with trim. Watch the go- around, too because you'll need a hefty push on the yoke to counteract the trim change with flap retraction.
When moving into a Mooney, the first thing a pilot tends to hear of is the airplane's tough-to-land reputation. This is far more pilot-lounge talk than reality if you keep some things in mind. Even with the gear out, the M20's clean aerodynamics come into play, and getting one to decelerate and descend can call for a large power reduction the gear has low extension speeds, too, like 108 knots in the C model. Pilots often find shedding speed and altitude challenging and tend to fly the airplane faster than necessary on approach. In addition, the airplane's slipperiness combined with short, stiff landing gear make it the quintessential floater.
So if you come over the numbers with a bit of excess airspeed, you can count on watching a healthy bit of runway slip past before the airplane even considers landing. Many Mooney accidents are the result of the pilot trying to force the airplane onto the runway, often nosewheel first, leading to a porpoise. The undamped gear only makes this situation worse. The trick, then, is to fly at the right speed (1.3 times VSO, corrected for weight, works just fine in a Mooney), and don't rush the sequence.
Problems stemming from rough landings are one of the few maintenance concerns with early Mooneys. Nosewheel steering has limited travel, and ramp personnel sometimes exceed the towing limits, which does a fair bit of harm to the stops it's good form to caution them before you leave the ramp. Otherwise, the gear and basic airframe are solid and relatively low- maintenance.
Corrosion of the steel frame has been a problem for some airplanes left outside, and a service bulletin addresses methods of inspection and repair. Make sure any M20 considered for purchase has this SB (Mooney number M20-208A) complied with. Another item to look for is the condition of the fuel tanks. They are simply bays in the wing sealed to hold fuel, and the sealant begins to deteriorate over time. Resealing a tank is a big chore and difficult to accomplish.
Purchasing an early Mooney should not be so hard on the bank account, though. According to the Aircraft Bluebook-Price Digest, the average retail price of a 1961 M20B is $19,500, ranging upward to $23,500 for a 1964 M20C, $24,500 for a 200-hp M20E, $29,500 for a 1967 M20F, and finally to $39,500 for a last-year (1978) M20C and $41,500 for a 1977 M20F. A first-year (1977) 201 will set you back $49,000, according to the Bluebook, reflecting its extra speed and arguably better looks. In the early M20C, especially, you get a lot of performance for the money.
If you decide to join the Mooney fraternity, two peripheral items should be considered. First, find a reputable Mooney shop; the airplanes are different in construction and maintenance than most makes, and you'll be financing some A&P's education if yours is the first Mooney he's seen in awhile. Second, get in touch with the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association (512/525-8008). This is a group that can provide tremendous advice to the Mooney owner, gives flight training clinics, can help with difficult-to-find parts, and maintains an insurance program to boot.
Okay, and maybe there's a third item for the new Mooney owner. Get catalogs from the two major Mooney modification shops Coy Jacob's Mod Works (800/252-0231) and Paul Loewen's Lake Aero Styling (707/263-0412). Similarities in airframe and powerplant have made the M20 series a modifier's dream come true. Among the most popular mods are late-model windows, refined cowlings (the standard cowls used dozens of machine screws and were difficult to remove for maintenance), a one-piece belly pan (popular for the same reasons as the cowling update), and various speed mods. You can, with the right infusion of cash and effort, turn an M20C into a spitting image of a 201, right down to the wing tips and instrument panel. Of course, you might end up spending a sum equal to the value of the basic airframe to do it and it's highly unlikely you'll get much of that investment back when it's time to sell but you wouldn't be alone. There are a number of owners who have doubled their investments in early Mooneys through modification which is probably the ultimate expression of the Type-M personality.
|Mooney M20C
Average used retail price: $21,500-$39,500
|Lycoming O-360-A1D, 180 hp at 2,700 rpm
|23 ft 2 in
|8 ft 4 in
|35 ft
|Wing area
|172 sq ft
|Wing loading
|15 lb/sq ft
|Power loading
|14.3 lb/hp
|Empty weight, typical
|1,650 lb
|Max takeoff weight
|2,575 lb
|Fuel capacity, std
|52 gal (48 gal usable)
|Takeoff distance, ground roll
|815 ft
|Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle
|1,250 ft
|Rate of climb, sea level
|800 fpm
|Max level speed, sea level
|165 kt
|Cruise speed (fuel consumption)
|@ 75 percent power, 7,500 feet
|158 kt (9.5 gph/57 pph)
|Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle
|1,550 ft
|Landing distance, ground roll
|595 ft
|Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds
|VA (design maneuvering)
|VNO (max structural cruising)
|VS1 (stall, clean)
|VSO (stall, flaps)
|All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.
Most common accidents: There were 303 total accidents listed for the M20 series (which includes all airplanes from the M20A to the M20M TLS) in the AOPA Air Safety Foundation General Aviation Accident Analysis Book for the years 1982-1988. By far, the worst accident category for the M20 series is continued or initiated VFR into instrument conditions: 26 accidents resulted in 49 fatalities. Accidents related to the landing gear, including failure to extend it, involved 21 airplanes with two fatalities. There were 59 landing accidents, the vast majority of them overshoots, followed by a good number of loss-of-control in gusty/crosswind conditions. Of the 22 accidents precipitated by engine failures, the single largest subset was three connecting rod bolt failures. Nine accidents following power loss during takeoff, cruise, or approach were for undetermined reasons.
|Max Cruise/KTAS
|Useful Load
|Avg. Retail $
|1970 Mooney M20C
|1970 Piper Arrow 180
|1972 Commander 112
|1971 Cessna Cardinal RG
|1970 Beech A24R Sierra


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Childbirth Support & Education
Banner Gateway offers an array of support programs and educational classes for women and parents-to-be from childbirth preparation to daddy boot camp and new brother and sister classes. Our classes include:
- OB Orientation
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OB Orientation
This free one hour class is for mothers-to-be and their support person who plan to deliver at Banner Gateway Medical Center. The hour includes a tour of Triage, Labor & Delivery, Nurseries, and Postpartum. Staff are available to answer questions about registration and hospital information.
Childbirth Preparation
This class is open to all couples planning to deliver at Banner Gateway Medical Center or Banner Baywood Medical Center. Topics include preparing for labor and delivery, stages of labor, breathing techniques, body changes, positions for labor and C-sections. Participants also learn about the benefits of Banner Gateway's Japanese soaking tub during labor. Please bring four bed-sized pillows to each class. Classes meet for three consecutive Wednesdays or Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Friday/Saturday class is also available.
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Prepare for the arrival of your new baby by attending this Baby Care Class. Open to expectant mothers and their support person, this class focuses on parenting skills, baby care and safety. Topics include feeding, diapering, bathing and comforting baby. Baby development, growth and symptoms of illness are also discussed. Bring a baby doll or stuffed animal. Cost is $25.
Just For Dads
This class is just for fathers and grandfathers. This is your time to discuss your thoughts about fatherhood with other men. The course reviews the pros and cons of breastfeeding and how fathers can assist. Fathers also learn diapering, swaddling and tips for the care of a newborn. Participants should bring a doll or stuffed animal to class. The class is open to all new fathers and grandfathers. Cost is $25.
Breastfeeding Class
This one-day prenatal class covers all information new mothers need to get started breastfeeding. Topics include breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, breast milk production and going back to work. Participants are asked to bring a doll or stuffed animal to class. Classes meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Cost is $25.
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Class
In this class, recommended for parents, grandparents, and caregivers, participants will learn current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for both infants and children, what to do if a child is choking and basic first aid. You will learn through instruction and hands on practice with infant and child mannequins. This class is taught by an Registered Nurse who is a certified CPR instructor. Cost is $20. Note: A CPR course completion card is not issued for this class.
Sibling Adjustment
This class is designed to help young children prepare to welcome a new brother or sister. Children learn how to keep a baby safe and how to diaper and swaddle a newborn. The class includes learning games and a tour of the hospital.. Students receive a Big Brother or Big Sister Graduation Certificate and activity papers to use at home. Students should bring a doll or stuffed animal to class. Children should be three to 10 years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. Class is held on Saturdays. Cost is $20 for the first child, $5 for each additional child.
Breastfeeding Support Group
New mothers are invited to bring their newborns and join other moms to share their experiences of motherhood. Meet new friends while learning about breastfeeding, pumping, returning to work, newborn care, growth and development and nutrition. A baby scale is available at every class to record the latest weight of your new baby. This free support group meets every other Tuesday. Call (602) 230-CARE for dates and times. No registration is required.
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This class will give you the skills and confidence you need to be a wonderful babysitter! This is a must for all babysitters! This three-hour class will provide basic information about infant and child care, safety, what to do in case of an emergency, choking for infants and children, first aid, activity planning, behavior. For ages 11 and older. This class is taught by a nurse. Cost is $25.00. Please bring a doll.
**This class is held at the Banner Health Center in Gilbert.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Adjustment Support Group
Are you feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected? We are here for you. You are not alone and you are not to blame. Come meet other new moms who will understand what you are going through. This group is free and is held on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Babies are welcome. No registration is required. If you have questions about this class, please call (480) 543-3050.

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BARNSLEY councillors were paid more than £884,500 in allowances and expenses in the financial year to March, latest figures show.
The figure has been falling each year for several years. It's more than ten per cent lower than it was three years ago when it was almost £975,000.
All 63 borough councillors are paid a basic allowance of £10,426. This figure has remained unchanged for three years in a row. It used to be £10,975 but councillors agreed to take a five per cent cut in 2011.
On top of this basic, councillors receive special responsibility pay if they take on additional duties such as the full-time positions on Barnsley's cabinet, and roles on other council committees.
They can also claim travel expenses, although 16 members didn't claim any.
Council leader Sir Steve Houghton received the most at £35,848.23, followed by his deputy Coun Jim Andrews £26,268.03.


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Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council (HEC) Dr Muhammad Al-Saleh has announced that for the upcoming academic year Saudi universities are increasing student intake by 15 to 20 percent, mainly for specializations that are needed by the labor market. He went on to say that HEC is also reviewing the subjects being taught at the women's colleges with a view to adding new and more relevant specializations. There are currently 72 women's colleges with an estimated 195,000 students.
Dr. Al-Saleh explained that the entire spectrum of university courses is being restructured, with plans to allocate more places to medicine, pharmacology, engineering and languages, and to establish more departments for the sciences. Allocations are being reduced for a number of courses, and some universities have already closed admission to social sciences and the humanities for 2004-2005.


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Chief Jerry Martin
Jerry Martin serves as the Chief Administrator and comes to us from Whatcom County Fire District 7, Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services. Jerry has been a Paramedic for 25 years, is a senior EMT instructor, Battalion Chief and Medical Services Officer (MSO).
Arna Robins
Arna Robins, BSN, RN, CFRN returned to the Pacific Northwest two years ago from Las Vegas, Nevada, where she was a pediatric/neonatal flight nurse operating in both the fixed-wing and the rotor-wing environment. During her time in the Southwest, she was also invited to instruct trauma care and altitude physiology at Nellis Air Force Base, […]
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Dave Stanford, NREMT is one of our new EMTs. Details to follow.
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Gabe Conway, BS, NREMT is one of our new EMTs.
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Karen Chadwick, NREMT is one of our new EMTs. Details to follow.
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Lindsey Banry, NREMT is one of our new EMTs. Details to follow.
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Brandon Baney, NREMT is a new EMT. Details coming soon.
Clayton Banry
EMS is proud to welcome Clayton Banry as our newest Operations Assistant. Clayton graduated from Friday Harbor High School and has served the community in many ways including as Football Manager. Clayton works with us each week to complete operational projects and assist the staff with agency tasks. Welcome, Clayton!
Noah Waldron
Noah joined San Juan Island EMS, in the winter of 2008, he joins his Brother Ben who is also an EMT. Noah was born and raised on San Juan Island and is a second generation EMT. Noah currently works as a Carpenter and is an outdoor enthusiast.
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Doug Harmon, NREMT is one of our newer but more active EMTs. He has a long history of healthcare on the island before he became an EMT and now serves as a County Dispatcher for his full-time job.
Ofc. Dave Dunaway
Support Officer Dave Dunaway, MA is the Support Officer for San Juan EMS where he acts as an intervention specialist, offering practical, emotional, and relational support to emergency responders and those they serve. As life takes turns people aren't expecting, he helps provide transitional relief as well as crisis support and recovery, working as a […]
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Lieutenant Humberto Orozco, EMT is a private business owner here on the island and serves as co-lieutenant of Delta Team.
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Karl has been a resident of Friday Harbor for 10 years and became an EMT in 2012. A transplant from the Midwest, Karl has been a Washingtonian for the last 25 years living on both the west and east sides of the state. Karl obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Cornell College in Environmental Studies, […]
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Deven Foss, NREMT comes to us with a background in firefighting and law enforcement. She joined San Juan Island EMS in 2012 and is an active member of the community.
John Calogero
John Calogero, MS, NREMT is an experienced EMT and Wilderness EMT and remote trek guide. John travels the world as a guide into remote villages. He is our lead SOLO Wilderness Medicine Instructor and responds regularly to ground 9-1-1 calls as well.
Lt. Steve Brumsickle
Lieutenant Steve Brumsickle, MS, NREMT, CNA is one of our newest EMTs and a longstanding science educator here on island. He works full-time in the Emergency Department of the local hospital and serves as co-lieutenant of Bravo Team.
Lt. Maddie Anderson
Lieutenant Maddie Anderson, EMT, CNA is a skilled EMT. She works full-time at the local hospital and also serves as co-lieutenant of Foxtrot Team.
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Director Larry Wall, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, NREMT, CMTE serves as the Director of Critical Care Transport. Before coming to San Juan, Larry worked in the Chicago, IL area as the Chief Flight Nurse and Base Manager for a regional air medical service.
John Gossom
John Gossom, BA, NREMT is a longtime resident of the island and a graduate of Friday Harbor High School.
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Director Weyshawn Douglas Koons, NRP, SEI serves as Director of Emergency Response Services for San Juan Island EMS. She has lived on San Juan since the Thanksgiving of 1981. Ten years after moving here, Weyshawn took the EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) class and fell in love with emergency pre-hospital care. Weyshawn serves as our Senior EMS Instructor […]
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Steve was selected as EMT of the Year in 2004 and 2006. For the past 2 years Steve has been the only EMT to be the recipient of The Fank Wilson Award (responding to over 500 calls in a year). Steve built his home where he and Ann Marie live with their Australian Shepard Brewster.
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Dan has been a volunteer EMT with the San Juan Island EMS since completing his training in 1992. He was named EMT of the year in 1998. Dan provides excellent patient care and responds at all hours of the day and night to emergency requests.
Lt. Deanna Banry
Lieutenant Deanna Banry, EMT has lived in Friday Harbor for 23 years. She joined San Juan Island EMS in 2005, and is passionate about being a EMT and serving her community. Since becoming an EMT, Deanna has responded to over 300 calls yearly. She was Rookie of the year in 2006 and EMT of the […]
Brad Creesy
Brad has been an EMT with San Juan Island EMS for many years. He also serves as the Training Officer of the San Juan Island Fire Department.
Cady Davies
Cady Davies, AA serves as our Executive Assistant. Prior to joining EMS, she worked at the Spring Street International School where her two daughters were attending. She did a wide variety of jobs for the school, but her favorite was to travel internationally with groups of teenagers: India, Thailand, Nepal, Central America and the Maldives.
Kyle Davies
Kyle Davies, BA, NRP is our newest paramedic but one of our most longstanding agency providers with many years as an EMT under his belt before graduating from the Harborview Paramedic Program in 2012. Kyle is also a pilot and active community members and serves as our agency's Ground Safety and Quality Officer. He is […]
Tom Eades
Tom Eades, BA, EMT came to San Juan Island in 1988, to answer a job opening in Dispatch at the Sheriff's Office. Besides an accomplished EMT, Tom also serves as Lieutenant for San Juan Island Fire. A native of Oak Harbor, he grew up in Renton and spent four years in Pullman at Washington State […]
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Debbie Grimes is a long standing EMT of over 15 years. She is one of our CPR evaluator/educators and helps us all keep current in this area. Debbie's main life focus is her son, Austin, and helping her island community. She does both with a patient, even keeled passion. She works for Island Convalescent Center in the area of Central Supplies and Medical Records. She is always ready to give a smile and a helping hand. We are more than lucky that she has chosen EMS to be the recipient of her extra time.
Joaquin Hubbard
Joaquin Hubbard works as a full time firefighter and EMT for the City of Seattle. He lives here on San Juan Island.
He enjoys wake boarding, traveling, and spending time with his daughter.
Lt. Kaitlyn Johnson
After finishing college on the east coast, Kaitlyn moved out to San Juan Island to enjoy a summer with a childhood friend. About three years later she decided to join a fall EMT class in Friday Harbor. Not knowing that she would enjoy it so much, her life has spun in a new direction from a BA in photography to hopes of becoming a more integrated part of the San Juan Island Aid Unit. Kaitlyn is always eager to continue her education at seminars, take classes and respond to calls.
Tad Lean
Tad has been with the department since early 2006. (He was in our last class!) He says he joined because he wanted to gain more skills to better serve his community. Tad is married and has 4 kids, which keeps him busy when he is not working for the San Juan District Fire and delivering propane for Petro San Juan.
Margaret Longley
Margaret Longley was born on San Juan Island in 1981. She has traveled and lived in Russia, Mexico, and Iraq. She is currently studying human ecology at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. Margaret enjoys photography, videography, and is currently a student in Seattle. Margaret received her EMT-B certification in Dec. of 2005 […]
Herb Mason
Herb Mason NREMT, WEMT first joined San Juan EMS as an EMT in 1985. After 2002 he took a couple of years off then recertified again in 2005. Herb is a long time islander, and is certified as a Wilderness EMT, Marine Rescue Tech., Air Ambulance EMT and is a First Aid/CPR Instructor. In his 'day' […]
Brien Sesby
Brien joined San Juan Island EMS in the fall of 2005. He is an accomplished construction professional and also volunteers for the island fire department. He has been a long-time island resident.
Ofc. Francis Smith
EMS Officer Francis Smith, MS, EMT was born in Paisley, Scotland. After immigrating to the U.S. after a 10-year stopover in Canada, he went to school in California (UCLA, USC, Pepperdine and a stint at Berkeley at the height of the hippy movement) and became a high school biology teacher in downtown Los Angeles. He […]
Dir. Lainey Volk
Lainey leads our efforts in injury and accident education and prevention here at EMS. She has received numerous awards for her efforts in heading up our public education campaign, teaching thousands in CPR and first aid, and coordinating our car seat and helmet program. In her spare time, she enjoys sailing, flying and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Ben Waldron
Ben Waldron, AAS, NREMT was born and raised on San Juan Island, joining San Juan EMS in 2007. Ben gained his EMT training as a Navy Diver, additionally receiving his National Registry designation. Ben also has earned his Associate of Arts degree. Ben moved back to the Island to raise his two children with his […]
Ryan Nelson
Ryan Nelson started in EMS 1997 after a visit to the island turned into permanent residence here.Ryan began working full-time with us in January 2008. He has been working with Skagit Medic One for over 7 years. In his free time, he is an avid skier and sea, surf and whitewater paddler.


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The "flat-line" chart illustrates home sales in 33472 (our zip code). Increase the size by clicking on the on the chart
The Red Line indicates home sale in the western communities of Aberdeen from 2010 through 2013. (Note; Red line prices quoted are cost per square foot.)
The Green Line indicates home sales in all of 33472 from 2010 through 2013.
The Blue Line shows home sales in Bristol Lakes (no mandatory membership restrictions) for the same time period.
Notice anything interesting? Sales are up in our zip code, up in Bristol Lakes and FLAT for the western communities of Aberdeen. Do we think that mandatory membership has anything to do with this?
These figures are quoted from the Palm Beach County Records and Zillow and clearly show what has happened to Aberdeen home sales in the last 3 years.


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RENO, Nev. -- For the fourth time in as many days, the Oregon Ducks received a quality outing from their starting pitcher, but for the second time in their series against Nevada, the visitors found themselves on the short end of the final score, falling 2-1 in Sunday's finale at Peccole Park.
Wolf Pack right-hander Derek Achelpohl (1-1) out-dueled UO's Madison Boer, tossing seven innings of five-hit ball. He allowed one run on five hits, walked two and struck out seven to give Nevada (6-10) a series split.
Righty Sammy Miller recorded the final six outs to earn his third save.
Boer (1-2) went the distance for the Ducks (8-8), surrendering six hits and two walks while allowing single runs in the first and sixth innings. He struck out four in his team-high second complete game of the year, lowering his earned run average to 2.84 in the process.
UNR scratched for the eventual winning run in the sixth, taking advantage of a leadoff single by Brock Stassi, a fielder's choice and a wild pitch to move the runner around to third base. Stassi came home on an otherwise harmless groundout to short by Shaun Kort .
Nevada threatened to increase its lead in the seventh. After Boer struck out the first two batters of the inning, Kevin Rodland doubled to left and Travis Simas hit a gap shot to right-center that appeared headed for extra bases, but UO center fielder Curtis Raulinaitis laid out and made a spectacular diving grab for the third out.
Andrew Schmidt, getting the start at first base, tied the game at 1-1 with an RBI single in the fourth, driving home Mitch Karraker, who had reached on a one-out walk.
The Wolf Pack jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the last half of the first on an RBI double from Kort. Westley Moss led off with a single to right and came home on Kort's two-out hit down the left-field line.
Schmidt finished 3-for-4, the only Duck with a multiple-hit game. Kort and Stassi had two hits apiece for UNR.
QUACK TRACKS: Oregon left seven runners on base compared to four for the Wolf Pack ... The Ducks failed to steal a base for the second straight game ... Caleb Tommasini saw his hitting streak end at seven games ... Opposing hitters are batting .215 against Boer this season ... Through 16 games, the Ducks have scored 62 runs and allowed 62 ... Eddy Rodriguez missed the game after injuring his right knee in the ninth inning of Saturday's win.


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Date: Wednesday March 14, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Albuquerque, N.M.
Date: Friday March 16, 2012
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Boise, Idaho
Date: Saturday March 17, 2012
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Boise, Idaho
Last Time Out: Arizona split the weekend at LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. On Saturday, the Wildcats dropped their eighth consecutive match with a, 5-2, loss to the San Diego State Aztecs. Earning Arizona's two points of the day were Mario Urquidi and Kieren Thompson who earned singles victories on courts two and six. On Monday, the Cats snapped their losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies. Arizona swept singles play and went on to win four of six singles matches. Sophomores Kieren Thompson and Mario Urquidi and freshmen Carlos Bermudez and Sumeet Shinde all earned singles victories for the Wildcats to propel them past the Aggies.
Arizona Head Coach Tad Berkowitz enters his seventh season as the head coach of the Wildcats. During the 2008-09 season he was named the Pac-10 Men's Tennis Coach of the Year and the Wilson/ITA West Region Coach of the Year. Last season, he led the Wildcats to a 9-14 overall record. He joined the program in 2004 and has held numerous national and collegiate coaching positions. He was promoted to the head coaching position in the spring of 2005 after serving as hall-of-famer Bill Wright's assistant. Berkowitz was a top collegiate player for the Universities of Kentucky and New Mexico, respectively.
Fabulous Five: Arizona returns five players from the 2011-12 season. Junior Frank Chen will be looked to as a leader this season as he boasts the most colligate tennis experience on the team. Sophomores Giacomo Miccini, Kieren Thompson, Mario Urquidi, and Andre Vidaller also bring their knowledge and experience to the court.
Fresh Four: The Wildcats welcome four freshmen to the 2011-12 roster. Joining the team before the fall season were Carlos Bermudez and Robin Chou. Adding to the four are Sebastian Ionescu and Sumeet Shinde who joined the team in the spring. All four could play vital roles in both singles and doubles action this season.
Wednesday's Match Data: The Wildcats (4-8, 0-0 Pac-12) travel to Albuquerque, N.M. to play the New Mexico Lobos (12-5, 1-1 Mountain West).
Linda Estes Tennis Complex: Wednesday's match will be held at New Mexico's home complex which is home to 13 courts with seven lit outdoor courts and two tennis domes.
The Series vs. New Mexico: This will be the 42nd meeting of the two schools with Arizona holding the 33-8 all time advantage.
The Last Meeting: On February 11, 2011, the Cats swept the Lobos at LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. Arizona earned the doubles point with wins on courts one and three and dominated singles play with victories on all six courts.
Scouting the Lobos: Over the weekend, New Mexico defeated Air Force, 7-0, earning their first conference victory of the season. The following day, the Lobos fell 5-2 to BYU. New Mexico dropped the doubles point and went on to win only two of the six singles matches.
Friday's Match Data: The Wildcats (4-8, 0-0 Pac-12) will continue their spring break line-up on the road as they travel to Boise, Idaho to play the Boise State Broncos (12-5, 0-0 Mountain West).
Appleton Tennis Center: Home to six lit courts and plenty of seating, Appleton Tennis Center will play host to the Wildcats in two of this week's matches.
The Series vs. Boise State: This will be the fifth meeting of the two schools with the Broncos holding the 1-3 all time advantage.
The Last Meeting: On April 8, 2010, the Cats fell, 4-3, to the Broncos at LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. The Wildcats dropped the doubles point but fought back to win three singles matches.
Scouting the Broncos: Boise State earned two consecutive victories over the weekend with wins over Cal Poly and Montana. Against Cal Poly, the Broncos dropped the doubles point but battled back to win five of six singles matches. Against Montana, Boise State swept doubles play and went on to complete the sweep with six singles victories.
Saturday's Match Data: The Wildcats (4-8, 0-0 Pac-12) will continue their time in Boise, Idaho as they take on the Idaho Vandals (8-8, 0-0 WAC).
The Series vs. Idaho: This will be the second meeting of the two schools with the Vandals holding the 0-1 all time advantage.
The Last Meeting: On March 6, 2011, the Cats earned a 6-1 victory over the Aggies at LaNelle Robson Tennis Center. Arizona clinched the doubles point with wins on courts two and three and earned wins on five of six singles courts.
Scouting the Vandals: Over the weekend, the Vandals earned one victory and were edged in two matches. Against St. Mary's, Idaho dropped the doubles point but came back to win four of six singles matches. In their second match of the weekend, the Vandals were blanked by Santa Clara. To finish out the weekend, the Vandals fell 4-2 to Wisconson.


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I just read a wonderful exerpt from the back of a bulletin by a Jesuit priest, It was all about detwisted scripture and departing from myths. The powers that be on the internet, for some reason, I was unable to subscribe to that discussion. Being a quiet person in 'real life', I often verbalize much of what most people don't know about me online...my being rather opinionated.
Well, that post was no exception. I wanted to add a few little things, in my opinion. That humility does not mean suffering, it does not mean martyrdom, it does not mean poverty. We were to share in the Love, that we might have life and have it more abundantly. I like the idea of helping the poor, and all manner of altruistic philanthropy, yet I get sickened seeing it so much. For I have questions. Food is great to pass out, but who is there working with them to get the skills they need, the apparel, the self esteem, the value change if necessary? Are we not to build one another up? Food and shelter is not the only answer here. It was odd that I was born in St Clair County, and that I was baptized at St Elizabeth Ann Seton. But my upbringing, my gifts were not to be poor to help the poor. I was to help raise them up using my gifts to show how to make money, to have it, to help raise them up, how to keep it, how to make it grow, that they too could help more. I have been stopped at every door, everything I've tried. I spent years talking to God, working to make it work...it was not to happen. Granted, a lot of work for God has happened, and I learned more of just what my gifts were. However, I have just about given up on making any more as it takes more than me to believe that all things are possible.
When you give to the poor, what do you know of any one of those individuals? what any of their needs may be? When my children and I left a domestic violence home, I couldn't believe the beautiful generosity that existed..as long as I was seen as inferior. Not one asked what I needed. I only wanted a job at the level for which I'd been educated and years of experience, then the rest would have fallen into place. But it was not to be so. I'm not here to gripe, whine, grovel, or drivel. I'm here to instigate, to activate, to get you involved...who of your neighbors is hurting? Who needs a friend? Who can you ask what they need, and you don't put in guards and defense mechanisms so that they won't really tell you? What is love? It starts at home...?
God bless and have a beautiful holiday season.
PS For Catholic and other Christian friends used to the stand in line style of Eucharist...ever wonder how radical it might seem, yet what message, if several others brought plates and chalices, that without being asked, go get wine for their chalice, bread for their plate, and go at the end of a row of pews to help serve, that others might have less wait, more comfort, etc? Oh, deviating in the positive to help others...rather radical..but understand the message? When I think of Cathedrals....
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According to The Associated Press, a Maine deli owner has changed the name of a sandwich named for actress Jane Fonda after receiving complaints from Vietnam veterans.
Gerry Michaud has served up sandwiches with creative names for more than 20 years at his Big G's Deli in Winslow, including one low-calorie version named after the fitness-conscious actress and activist.
But he's renamed the sandwich after hearing an earful from Vietnam veterans who were upset that Fonda was being celebrated between two slices of bread.
Vietnam veteran John Mullett, of Randolph, told the Morning Sentinel that veterans hold Fonda in "disdain" for her war protests and a photograph of her sitting on a Viet Cong anti-aircraft gun.
Michaud's now renamed the sandwich the "41,470," in honor of the number of U.S. combat deaths in Vietnam.
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A Jewish Proverb says "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers" which offers a loving view of motherhood. However, that's not always how it is when "in-law" is added to a mother or father's name and the new family member is treated like an "out-law."
The ideal for any new family addition is to feel loved, wanted and included, however some relationship dynamics become strained, stressed and difficult when a son or daughter marries. It's those types of in-law relationships that become joke punch lines, comedy TV sitcoms and sometimes the stress separates families completely.
These two book reviews are about damaged and broken relationships between in-laws and moms and daughters and how they found healing and forgiveness.
"Related by Chance, Family by Choice," by Deb DeArmond, Kregel Publications, 2013, 208 Pages, 978-0825443251, $13.99
Typical in-law stereotypes are used for comedy sitcoms, funny movies and jokes, yet for many they caricaturize hurtful and sometimes bitter, broken or damaged in-law relationships. Online websites such as I Hate my In-laws encourage surfers to "sound off about your own in-laws," while little is said about loving in-law relationships in print or online.
Deb DeArmond hopes to change that with the release of Related by Chance, Family by Choice where she provides practical tools, tips and skills that change stereotypical mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships into interactions of insightful understanding.
Deb, mother-in-law to three beautiful daughter-in-laws who call her "mother-in-love," shares the godly wisdom and insights from her own family that causes her to call her son's wives the "daughters of my heart." Trained as a "certified executive coach" in the corporate world in areas of leadership, communication, conflict resolution and relationship building adds to her expertise.
Chapters provide the "what" to do and end with resource sections that equip readers to put into practice what they have learned. Chapters also include self-assessment tests, a date to start, a plan of action and end with prayer. Some chapters include "quick tip" sheets.
The chapter on broken trust speaks to a critical issue in broken relationships with charts of, "I don't trust you, and you don't trust me" and a diagram of "trust busters." The specific words, statements and behavior coordinate with scriptures that reveal how trust is broken but also how to heal and start over.
This small book carries a huge message of renewal for those who suffer from hurtful and damaging in-law relationships.
"Journeys to Mother Love: Nine Women Tell Their Stories of Forgiveness & Healing," Compiled by Catherine Lawton, Cladach Publishing, 2012, 224 Pages, 978-0981892955, $12.99
Catherine Lawton compiled nine stories of healing, forgiveness and restoration in Journeys to Mother Love with nine short stories from four generations of women on "mother love." Stories portray the sometimes difficult journey of the "mother-child relationship" that result in:
- Inferiority and an inability to be the whole woman God created you to be until...
- Abortion and the path of self-forgiveness and healing...
- The cost of un-forgiveness for yourself or another...
- Inability to connect with or communicate with your mother...
- Coping with the significant personality shifts of Alzheimer's...
These short memoirs portray realistic struggles in journeys of healing and restoration in the lives of mom's and daughters that "touch every woman's heart." Readers will nod in appreciation of some stories, smile at others and a few will bring tears. However, the authenticity and reality of their struggles offer hope and encouragement for those who walk similar paths.
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"Related by Chance, Family by Choice," by Deb DeArmond
The caricatures are everywhere, the jokes are inexhaustible, and the stereotypes fill the screens. From Marie Barone (Everyone Loves Raymond) to Viola Fields (Monster-in-Law) to Internet sites and social media pages like "ihatemyinlaws.com and" a FaceBook page for "ihatemymotherinlaw" there is no shortage of examples of the caustic relationships that can develop between the two women in a man's life.
Deb DeArmond and her three daughters-in-law have conducted their own exhaustive research into the status of the women-in-law relationship. Their research, which incorporated online surveys, interviews, and discussions, included asking about the faith factor in the relationships they studied. Of the respondents, nearly 90 percent claimed they were Christians, and 79 percent said their faith was foundational and guided their actions and decisions. As discouraging as it may be, the numbers of those they surveyed who reported that their women-in-law relationships were "bad" were nearly identical to those in a survey conducted by a popular secular website that recorded no statistics on faith.
Beyond the statistics and their analysis, Deb brings to this book more than thirty years working with adults to improve communications and deal constructively with conflict. Aside from her research and her professional expertise, perhaps the most important asset Deb brings to this work is her own relationship with her three daughters-in-law that is so obviously and unusually positive that she—and they—are often asked to explain the secret of the relationships they share.
This practical and unapologetically scriptural book covers issues of personal perceptions, strained communication, the roles of sons and fathers in the relationship's success, how to begin these relationships on the right foot, and the necessity of trust and love. Deb's one motivating objective is to help women-in-law move from women who are simply related to strong and confident members of a truly spiritual family.
Journeys to Mother Love: Nine Women Tell Their Stories of Forgiveness & Healing, Compiled by Catherine Lawton
Women readers are sure to find themselves in one or more of these stories filled with grit and grace. The courageous authors of Journeys to Mother Love aren't merely venting about their mother wounds. Neither are they giving pat answers. The hurts were real and the healing was real.
From manipulation to abandonment, from neglect to favoritism, from mental illness to emotional distance, from abortion to Alzheimer's, these nine women from several generations, tell their personal stories with heart-wrenching honesty. Each had hurts and conflicts in their mother/daughter relationship that left them wounded and affected their relationships with others. Each tells how, with God's help, they experienced healing and new freedom to give and receive love.
Begin your own healing journey as you read:
• Take Care of Your Mother by Verna Simms
• Walking My Mother Home by Ardis A. Nelson
• Run, Run, as Fast as You Can by A.R. Cecil
• White Knuckles by Loritta Slayton
• Beauty from Barrenness by Kyleen Stevenson-Braxton
• Finding the Blessings in my Mother's Alzheimer's Disease by Kerry Luksic
• She Did Her Best by Treva Brown
• When I Feel Forsaken by Catherine Lawton
• Finishing Well by Ellen Cardwell
Reluctantly Related: Secrets To Getting Along With Your Mother-in-Law or Daughter-in-law, by Deanna Brann PhD
At last, Reluctantly Related: Secrets To Getting Along With Your Mother-in-Law or Daughter-in-Law gives us the definitive work on the all too common family dilemma of stressful relationships between mothers-in-law (MILs) and daughters-in law (DILs). Leading in-law relationship authority Dr. Deanna Brann delivers an insightful, stimulating guide for determining the root causes of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law difficulties and more importantly, provides the situation-specific, practical tools to change things for the better.
While dealing with this often difficult or even painful subject, Reluctantly Related is engaging and wonderfully readable with its extensive use of real world conversation examples and lighthearted cartoons. Dr. Brann introduces you to her witty collection of mother-in-law, daughter-in-law and husband/son personality types - from "Off-the Wall Wanda" to "Doubting Donna" to "Struggling Steven" - and goes on to show you how to identify the types in your own family. She then explains in everyday language how combinations of these personality types present relationship challenges, but goes on to give practical, hands-on tools for mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law to improve their relationship.
There has never been such an entertaining yet helpful resource on the specific problems between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. Reluctantly Related provides unique, straightforward help to any MIL/DIL challenged family, and should be required reading for newlyweds and their mothers!
Dealing with Difficult Relatives and In-Laws: How to deal with angry, demanding and manipulative Relatives and In-laws, by Roberta Cava
At one time or another, everyone has had to deal with frustrating relatives and in-laws who are irritating, rude, impatient or aggressive. This book outlines useful techniques that will help anyone "keep their cool" when faced with annoying siblings, relatives, seniors, parents or in-laws.
Dealing with Difficult Relatives and In-Laws is an absolute must if you've had to deal with manipulators who expertly push your buttons or if you allow others to make you feel angry, hurt, guilty or frustrated.
Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You, by Susan Forward & Donna Frazier
"If you really loved me. . ."
"After all I've done for you. . ."
"How can you be so selfish. . ."
Do any of the above sound familiar? They're all examples of emotional blackmail, a powerful form of manipulation in which people close to us threaten to punish us for not doing what they want. Emotional blackmailers know how much we value our relationships with them. They know our vulnerabilities and our deepest secrets. They are our mothers, our partners, our bosses and coworkers, our friends and our lovers. And no matter how much they care about us, they use this intimate knowledge to give themselves the payoff they want: our compliance.
Susan Forward knows what pushes our hot buttons. Just as John Gray illuminates the communications gap between the sexes in Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, and Harriet Lerner describes an intricate dynamic in The Dance of Anger, so Susan Forward presents the anatomy of a relationship damaged by manipulation, and gives readers an arsenal of tools to fight back. In her clear, no-nonsense style, Forward provides powerful, practical strategies for blackmail targets, including checklists, practice scenarios and concrete communications techniques that will strengthen relationships and break the blackmail cycle for good.
Dealing With In-laws In Marriage: Strategies And Tips To Avoid Conflict To improve Your Relationship With In-laws (Marriage Issues) [Kindle Edition] by, Crys Joseph
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When you marry a person the family of your spouse becomes your family as well and this is due to the fact of your union. All of you are now each others' family. Like any other family your family may encounter certain rough roads along the way. It is normal that at times you may have disagreements with the other members of the family since all of you have minds of your own and those minds at times don't have the same opinions. The more people there are in a family then the more opinions there will be.
At times these disagreements become a breeding ground for resentment and could damage your relationship all together. These disagreements usually happen between in-laws. It could be between the parents of the wife and the husband or the parents of the husband and the wife. At times it could also be between the husband and the siblings of his wife or the wife and the siblings of her husband. Simply stated, it commonly occurs between people who are related by marriage. It is quite challenging to adjust to having new members of the family that you do not quite know that well. You try to be patient and understanding but there are times that patience and understanding seem to have run out.
Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...
1. Cheers to a bigger family
2. Loyalty is the key t harmonious living
3. A sensitive issue with in-laws
4. How to deal with certain personalities
5. Monster-in-law or Mother-in-law
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What Do You Want from Me?: Learning to Get Along with In-Laws, by Teri Apter
"The cover of What Do You Want from Me? should be stamped read before proceeding down the aisle."—O, The Oprah Magazine
When we marry, we believe the bond is between only two individuals. Few of us realize the power that in-laws exert over our lives. What Do You Want from Me? takes a fresh look at how the in-laws we acquire when we marry affect our quality of life—our marriage, family, personal comfort, and long-term well-being—for better or worse. Here is an essential book for husbands and wives, parents and children, seeking to strengthen the bonds of family
The Mother-in-Law Dance: Can Two Women Love the Same Man and Still Get Along? by Annie Chapman
Can two women love the same man and still get along? Absolutely! Annie Chapman believes that a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can become friends--even close friends. However, this connectedness often takes years to develop. Now that journey can be a joyful one! Offering practical advice and biblical wisdom, this book helps mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law nurture their relationships. Readers will learn how to dance together on topics that include--
• dealing with traditions and activities
• managing differences in handling money
• handling intrusive comments and actions
• accepting and rejecting child-rearing advice
• coping with differences in faith
Through thoughtful ideas, real-life insights, and humor, The Mother-in-Law Dance helps mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law experience a dynamic, loving relationship.
Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage, by Susan Forward
Toxic in-laws are family members who create genuine chaos through various assaults -- aggressive or subtle -- on you and your marriage, and they can be recognized in a wide variety of guises:
• "The Critics," who seldom miss a chance to tell you what you're doing wrong;
• "The Controllers," who try to run you and your partner's life;
• "The Engulfers," who make incessant demands on your time;
• "The Masters of Chaos," who drain you and your partner with their problems, expecting you to be their rescuers, and
• "The Rejecters," who wound you deeply by letting you know they don't want you as part of their family.
And the longer that conflicts with these in-laws remain unresolved and not dealt with effectively, the more damaging these conflicts and people will become.
How to recognize and stop these destructive patterns
Now, from bestselling author Susan Forward, comes a remarkable self-help guide that is both practical and powerful. She draws on real-life voices and stories of women and men struggling to free themselves from the frustrating, hurtful, and infuriating relationships with their toxic in-laws. What makes in-law problems uniquely difficult is that they are part of a triangle -- you, your in-laws, and the person you married. One dynamic of these destructive relationships is that you often feel as if you are in the middle of a powerful tug-of-war for your partner's loyalty. And the hurt from your partner's lack of support is often more painful that anything your in-laws do. Forward shows you clearly how your in-laws manipulate your partner. This new clarity will help you feel less bitterness and far more empathy toward him or her so that you can begin the vital process of protecting your marriage.
Strategies that work
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Dr. Gottman teaches you how to recognize attitudes that doom a marriage—contempt, criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling—and provides practical exercises, quizzes, tips, and techniques that will help you understand and make the most of your relationship. You can avoid patterns that lead to divorce, and—Why Marriages Succeed or Fail will show you how.


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The historic Wolf Creek/ Pine Run Grist Mill in Loudonville, Ohio is giving history enthusiasts a living history lesson when they attend their annual Pioneer Days ay the Mill event being held on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. It is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Cleveland to Loudonville.
Pioneer Days at the Mill This family-friendly, educational event set amidst a picturesque landscape will feature an early 1800's encampment where re-enactors will give visitors information about pioneer life during the era. Guests will also be able to enjoy some hands-on pioneer crafts and a variety of demonstrations (including buck skinners) and live, old time music will fill the air during the Pioneer Days event.
While at the event be sure to check out the historic grist mill which was built in 1831. The grist mill was moved to its present site in 1970 and was restored to operating condition by Mark Smith and his all-volunteer groups, Friends of the Mill. Don't miss a visit to the observation deck above the mill.
You will also want to pay a visit to the Welcome Center on the property located in an 1815 log cabin. The Mill and Welcome Center are open most Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. from Spring to Fall.
Within the last couple years, an 1880 sawmill and 7 more historic cabins were donated and moved to the site for restoration. Future plans include creating a historic village on the site.
Hours for the Pioneer Days at the Mill event are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $1 for anyone over the age of 12. The admission fee will go to support the volunteer effort at the Grist Mill.
For more information about the Pioneer Days event call 419-668-2497 or get online at www.wolfcreekmill.org.
The Wolf Creek/Pine Run Grist Mill is located at State Route 3 in Loudonville, Ohio. It is approximately a 90 minute drive from Cleveland.


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Poe Springs Park was purchased by Alachua County in 1985 and is managed by the Alachua County Parks Department. These 202 acres of scenic woodlands and rolling fields are situated along the banks of the pristine Santa Fe River. Bubbling up from the limestone rock of the Florida Aquifer, this spring flows in excess of 44 million gallons of cool, clear water per day. Enjoy seeing turtles sunning on a log, herons wading along the banks and otters playing at the river. The park is located just three miles west of High Springs on CR 340.
The park provides volleyballs, soccer balls and footballs at no cost. Two volleyball courts, two tetherball pits, a softball field, a baseball field and playgrounds are available. Several large shelters and grills are also permanent amenities at the park, which are great for get-togethers and barbecues.
The Lodge at Poe Springs, with its spectacular view of the Santa Fe River is the perfect place for corporate functions, award banquets, weddings, family reunions, workshops, conferences, or holiday parties. The Great Room seats 54 people and an adjoining covered pavilion seats an additional 70. Amenities include a stone fireplace, kitchenette, and restrooms.
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Predictive Oncology
Last Modified: April 11, 2003
Conference Dates: September 15-16, 2003
Conference Location: Portsmouth, UK
Sponsoring Group: International Society for Chemosensitivity Testing in Oncology
Conference Web Page URL: www.predictiveoncology.co.uk
Topics Covered: Oncology is currently an empirical discipline in which all patients with a particular type of cancer are treated as though they were the same. The weight of evidence (and paper) suggests that this is incorrect: patients' tumours differ from each other as much as they do - perhaps more so. As new drugs come onto the market, so oncologists and patients are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Which patients need treatment? How long do they need it for, and at what dose?
Predictive testing has much to offer: advances in the molecular understanding of cancer allow the design of specific tests for some drugs (eg ER, HER2, EGFR), while cytotoxic drugs, cell assays may have much to offer. Improved and earlier assessments of patient reponse are also critical. The next 10 years are set to be an exciting time in oncology, but as drugs improve, tests must improve too. This conference will focus on the recent developments and practical application of these to patient care.
Conference Objectives: To further the use and understanding of predictive methods in guiding patient treatment.
Who Should Attend: Oncologists, pathologists, cancer scientists
Registration Information: Please visit the website at www.predictiveoncology.co.uk for registration and abstract submission.
Conference Fees: £490 including full two day conference, 1 night's accommodation and dinner.
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F2Q09 Earnings Call
January 6, 2009 5:00 pm ET
Kate Duchene - Chief Legal Officer & Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Thomas D. Christopoul - President and Chief Executive Officer
Nathan W. Franke - Chief Financial Officer
Anthony Cherbak - Chief Operating Officer and President, International Operations
Kevin McVeigh - Credit Suisse
James Janesky - Stifel Nicolaus & Company
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Kate Duchene
Good afternoon everyone and thank you for participating today. During this call we will be providing you with comments on our results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009. By now you should have a copy of today's press release. If you need a copy and are unable to access a copy via our website, please call Patricia Marquez at 714-430-6314 and she will be happy to fax a copy to you.
Before introducing Tom Christopoul, our CEO, I would like to read an important announcement about certain statements that we may make during this call. Specifically, we may make forward-looking statements, in other words, statements regarding future events or future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. We refer you to our 10-K report for the year ended May 31, 2008, for a discussion of some of the risks, uncertainties and other factors, such as seasonal and economic conditions that may cause our business, results of operations and financial condition to differ materially from results of operations and financial conditions expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made during this call.
I'll now turn the call over to Tom Christopoul, our Chief Executive Officer.
Thomas D. Christopoul
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the Resources Global second quarter conference call. Joining me today here in Irvine are Don Murray, our Executive Chairman, and our senior leadership team of Nate Franke, Kate Duchene, Tony Cherbak, and Karen Ferguson.
Let me begin by giving you a brief snapshot of our second quarter operating results. Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 were $190.2 million, down 7.9% over the second quarter a year ago.
Net earnings were $9.5 million, or $0.32 per share, compared to $0.27 per share that we reported a year ago this quarter.
Our second quarter revenues came in approximately 3.5% below what our computed run rate was for the first four weeks of the quarter. But despite the high level of turmoil and uncertainty in the global economy, our average weekly client service hours, excluding the holiday weeks, were relatively consistent throughout the quarter.
However, within the quarter we experienced significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates which caused us to lose approximately $3.3 million in revenue from early in the second quarter through the end of the quarter as the U.S. dollar strengthened dramatically against a host of foreign currencies, most notably for us, the Euro and the pound.
Second quarter gross margin increased 50 basis points to 39% and that compares to 38.5% a year ago, which was flat sequentially with last quarter.
Aggregate SG&A dollars decreased 3.7%, primarily the result of exchange rate differences from the first quarter. Nate will provide more detail on our second quarter financial results later in the call.
As many companies struggle to find financing in a difficult credit market, Resources continues to generate cash based on the strength of our business model. Our business model, as you know, suggests that 70% of our cash costs are variable and that is self-regulatory and as our cost of revenue decreases our revenue levels become less volatile.
The variable nature of our business model dramatically decreases our risk profile. Through the first half of fiscal 2009 we have generated approximately $31.0 million in cash from operations and ended our second quarter with approximately $134.0 million in cash and investments and no debt.
Our ability to generate cash allows us to be opportunistic in returning cash to shareholders or taking advantage of attractive investment opportunities as they present themselves in the global market.
Business today for Resources is definitely more difficult than it was 12 to 18 months ago and it is obviously testing the strength of our business model as well as the resolve of our people. We are quite confident that we will pass these tests successfully.
As I have communicated to our people all over the world, extraordinary times require extraordinary effort. Everyone at Resources is working harder today to develop business and take advantage of every revenue opportunity that presents itself while at the same time working efficiently to control discretionary costs.
These efforts are reflected in our current operating results and will also serve to make us a much stronger company as we emerge from this phase of the current economic cycle. We will continue to stay focused on what we can control and not be distracted by extraordinary events in the capital markets.
And I would also like to take this opportunity to discuss with you some very recent organizational changes within Resources. These changes to our senior leadership team are not revolutionary by any means, but rather are designed to support the evolution of our enterprise in accordance with our long-term growth strategies and the execution of our unique value proposition, which is the foundation of our competitive advantage in the market place.
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Let $(\Omega,\mathcal{F},\mathbb{P},\mathbb{F})$ be a complete filtered probability space, with $W$ a Wiener process and $\alpha$ a continuous-time Markov chain (taking values in $\{1,...,M\}$). We assume that $W$ and $\alpha$ are independent processes and that the filtration $\mathbb{F}$ is such that $$ \mathcal{F}_t = \sigma ( \mathcal{F}_t^W \cup \mathcal{F}_t^\alpha),$$ for all $t \in [0;T]$, satisfying the usual hypothesis. I also have a stochastic process $\lambda$ such that $\lambda$ is progressively measurable and $$ \int_0^T E(|\lambda_t|^2) dt < + \infty.$$ If $\lambda$ satisfies that Novikov condition, by applaying Grisanov's theorem, I get a probability measure $\mathbb{Q}$ equivalent to $\mathbb{P}$ defined by $$ \frac{d\mathbb{Q}}{d\mathbb{P}} = Z_T^{\lambda} = \exp \left( -\int_0^T \lambda_s dW_s - \frac{1}{2} \int_0^T |\lambda_s|^2 ds \right),$$ and under which the process $W^\lambda$ defined by $$W_t^\lambda = W_t + \int_0^t \lambda_s ds,$$ for all $t \in [0;T]$, is a Wiener process on $(\Omega,\mathcal{F},\mathbb{Q},\mathbb{F})$. To be more precise, the stochastic process $\lambda$ depends on (and only on) $\alpha$; i.e. $\lambda_t = f(\alpha_t)$, for all $t \in [0;T]$ and a function $f : \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$.
My questions are:
how can I prove that $W^\lambda$ and $\alpha$ are independent processes on $(\Omega,\mathcal{F},\mathbb{Q},\mathbb{F})$?
how can I prove that $\alpha$ is always a continuous-time Markov chain on $(\Omega,\mathcal{F},\mathbb{Q},\mathbb{F})$?
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UPDATE: Hercules has been adopted by a private party. We wish him a long, happy life. Sharing saves lives. Thank you to everyone who shared this beautiful dog's story.
In California's San Bernardino City Animal Shelter in Kennel 55 sits Hercules, a gray and white pit bull barely two years old. On June 21, Hercules was surrendered by his family; no one really knows why - he's friendly, loving, well-behaved, and if bathed and groomed, would be a stunning looking dog.
On Saturday volunteers were able to interact with him and quickly discovered his loveable side - "scratch me, love me, and give me lots of attention," his friendly eyes and body language spoke.
Volunteer Cari NO Bsl Ennis writes:
"Today will be his last. He was a surrender which means he has been available all week. He is a stunning boy that misses his family. Never understanding they wouldn't come back. It's hard when I visit him as his kennel faces the office door. Every time that door opens, he jumps up alert, watching, thinking his family will be there, really heartbreaking. Waiting...always watching the door."
And when volunteer Sol visited Hercules on Saturday, he touched her heart. Together they nuzzled, they kissed, and they became friends.
Follow Hercules' thread on Facebook as animal lovers try to find this boy an organization to help, a foster home, or someone able to adopt.
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Global Warming Cited as Wildfires Increase in Fragile Boreal Forests. The New York Times. May 11, 2016.
Even in a Warming World, It Will Still Snow Somewhere. The New York Times. April 2, 2016.
Scientists Warn of Perilous Climate Shift Within Decades, Not Centuries. The New York Times. March 23, 2016.
As Alaska Warms, the Iditarod Adapts. The New York Times. March 6, 2016.
Seas Are Rising at Fastest Rate in Last 28 Centuries. The New York Times. February 22, 2016.
It's official: 2015 'smashed' 2014's global temperature record. It wasn't even close. Washington Post. January 20, 2016.
Father of Koch Brothers Helped Build Nazi Oil Refinery, Book Says. The New York Times. January 11, 2016.
Global Impact of Transportation. Truck Locator OnLine.
A warming globe brings invisible threat: Disease. Washington Post. November 28, 2015.
Maps show how sea-level rise could swallow global icons. Grist. Nov. 9, 2015.
If Global Warming Is a Hoax....Slate. October 28, 2015.
2015 Likely to be Hottest Year Ever Recorded. The New York Times. October 21, 2015.
There's a perfect temperature for economic success, but global warming is about to upset the balance. PBS Newshour. October 21, 2015.
Exxon's Climate Concealment. The New York Times. October 9, 2015.
Exxon's Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuel's Role in Global Warming Decades Ago. Inside Climate News. September 16, 2015.
Climate change skeptics may be about to lose one of their favorite arguments. The Washington Post. July 27, 2015.
What Can We Do About Climate Change? The New York Times. May 18, 2015.
State of the Earth in 4 Climate Trends. Scientific American. April 22, 2015.
Mighty Rio Grande Now a Trickle Under Siege. The New York Times. April 13, 2015.
Climate change responsible for super-charging winter storms, scientists say. The Guardian. January 26, 2015.
The Other Detroit Auto Show. The New York Times. January 15, 2015.
How global warming affected extreme weather events in 2013--interactive. The Guardian. September 29, 2014.
For Polar Bears, a Climate Change Twist. The New York Times. September 22, 2014.
Combating global warming: good for economic growth, after all? The Christian Science Monitor. September 16, 2014.
Climate change: Is your opinion informed by science? Take our quiz! The Christian Science Monitor. August 27, 2014
Scientists may have cracked the giant Siberian crater mystery--and the news isn't good. Washington Post. August 5, 2014.
New Data on Extreme Temperatures Underscore Planet's Warming Trend, Scientists Say. Inside Climate News. July 23, 2014.
A Sunken Kingdom Re-emerges. The New York Times. June 23, 2014.
Study Implicates Mankind in a Peruvian Glacier's Retreat. The New York Times. February 25, 2014.
The Dust Bowl Returns. The New York Times. February 9, 2014.
The End of Snow? The New York Times. February 7, 2014.
U.S. Keystone Report Relied Heavily on Alberta Govt-Funded Research. Inside Climate News. February 7, 2014.
November Was Cold, But the Climate Keeps Warming. TIME. December 12, 2013.
Health and Climate Change: 7 Ways You Are Being Harmed. The Atlantic. September 26, 2011.
Automakers Resolve to Drop a Few Pounds. The New York Times. September 18, 2011.


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The New York Times: Diet and Fat
John Tierney of The New York Times examines the debate surrounding dietary fat. Here's a bit:
Gary Taubes demonstrates in his new book meticulously debunking diet myths, "Good Calories, Bad Calories" (Knopf, 2007). The notion that fatty foods shorten your life began as a hypothesis based on dubious assumptions and data; when scientists tried to confirm it they failed repeatedly…
…In the case of fatty foods, that confident voice belonged to Ancel Keys, a prominent diet researcher a half-century ago (the K-rations in World War II were said to be named after him). He became convinced in the 1950s that Americans were suffering from a new epidemic of heart disease because they were eating more fat than their ancestors.
There were two glaring problems with this theory, as Mr. Taubes, a correspondent for Science magazine, explains in his book. First, it wasn't clear that traditional diets were especially lean. Nineteenth-century Americans consumed huge amounts of meat; the percentage of fat in the diet of ancient hunter-gatherers, according to the best estimate today, was as high or higher than the ratio in the modern Western diet…
…To bolster his theory, Dr. Keys in 1953 compared diets and heart disease rates in the United States, Japan and four other countries. Sure enough, more fat correlated with more disease (America topped the list). But critics at the time noted that if Dr. Keys had analyzed all 22 countries for which data were available, he would not have found a correlation. (And, as Mr. Taubes notes, no one would have puzzled over the so-called French Paradox of foie-gras connoisseurs with healthy hearts.)
Yeah, this made me say, "What the—?" So, here's what Dr. Fuhrman had to say about it:
Amazing how stupid people are. Gary Taubes is a known Atkins' devotee and nutritionally naïve and led by the Atkins' crowd. Now he has his own book. All I can say is that this makes me look like a genius comparatively when I am only stating the obvious. All I can say is:
Health = Nutrition / Calories
Not sure what this means? Well, Dr. Fuhrman explains it in his book Eat to Live. Take a look:
Your health is predicted by your nutrient intake divided by your intake of calories. Health = Nutrition / Calories, or simply H = N/C, is a concept I call the nutrient-density of your diet. Food supplies us with both nutrients and calories (energy). All calories come from only three elements: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Nutrients are derived from non-caloric food factors—including vitamins, minerals, fibers, and phytochemicals. These non-caloric nutrients are vitally important for health. Your key to permanent weight loss is to eat predominantly those foods that have a high proportion of nutrients (non-caloric food factors) to calories (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins). In physics a key formula is Einstein's E = mc2. In nutrition the key formula is H = N/C.
Every food can be evaluated using this formula. Once you begin to learn which foods make the grade—by having a high proportion of nutrients to calories—you are on your way to lifelong weight control and improved health.
Oh! And for more on the Atkins foolishness, be sure to read these previous postings. Enjoy:
- The Physician and The Student
- How a High-Protein Diet Works
- Increased Risk of Cancer Associated with The Atkins Diet
- Short and Long-Term Dangers of High-Fat Diets
- What Happens When You Tell The Truth About Atkins
And don't forget about our friends over at AtkinsExposed.org!


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Semyon Varlamov (G, WAS) – Currently a cranky groin muscle, Semyon Varlamov has apparently been dealing with this nagging injury during training camp. He's faced shots in practice as recently as this past Saturday, so the young netminder's return should be imminent. Expect him to have to fight fellow keeper Michal Neuvirth for playing time going forward.
Ondrej Pavelec (G, ATL) – One of the more bizarre events that played out in this young season was the sight of Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec collapsing to the ice unchecked two minutes into Atlanta's season opener against the Washington Capitals. Pavelec was diagnosed with a type of fainting spell called a neurocardio syncope episode. While early tests on his heart and blood are promising, he hit his head on the ice after collapsing and sustained a concussion. While initial reports had him missing the team's forthcoming West Coast swing, he's rumored to start games against the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks with backup Chris Mason riding the pine. That said, be sure to monitor the situation and if you have room, pick up Mason as a handcuff.
Sergei Bobrovsky (G, PHI) – Coming out of camp, the Russian rookie was generating quite a buzz and as indicated by the above injury report on Michael Leighton, Sergei Bobrovsky is benefitting from Leighton's surgical misfortune. Bobrovsky has booted veteran netminder Brian Boucher to the bench and with the incumbent starter laid up until at least mid-November, there's enough time for Bobrovsky to cement himself into a more advantageous position and potentially become this year's Semyon Varlamov.
Tyler Ennis (LW, BUF) – The 2008 Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick spent most of the 2009-2010 season lighting the lamp for the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League (AHL), putting up an impressive 65 points and 23 goals, tying him for the AHL lead among rookies. A late-season call-up by the Sabres in place of the oft-injured Tim Connolly found Ennis racking up nine points in the last 10 regular season games and then carrying over this success into the playoffs, where he finished with a team-best three assists and tied Jason Pominville with a team-best four points. Playing on a line with scoring machine Derek Roy only enhances Ennis' value and makes him a dark horse candidate to steal the Calder out from under current favorites, Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin.
Tyler Seguin (C, BOS) – Picked second overall by the Boston Bruins, Tyler Seguin is a frontrunner for the Calder Cup. Boston may currently have him buried on the third line to ease his transition into the pro game, but they're also giving him major power play minutes. Meanwhile, Seguin scored his first NHL goal during the Bruins' second game of the season against the Phoenix Coyotes on a nifty feed from linemate Michael Ryder. Often described as a young Steve Yzerman, Seguin finished with the highest amount of points in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and was the top ranked North American skater in the draft class of 2010.
Taylor Hall (LW, EDM) – The Edmonton Oilers' first-round 2010 pick and second pick overall after Tyler Seguin, Taylor Hall has found his nascent career tied to Seguin thanks to their draft ranking and the fact that they tied for scoring during the 2009-2010 OHL season with 106 points apiece. Hall also helped lead the Windsor Spitfires to its second straight Memorial Cup, (minor league hockey's Stanley Cup equivalent) and duly became the first player to be awarded consecutive Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophies, which go to the tournament MVP. His role as part of the Edmonton Oilers youth movement promises high rewards for poolies and a quicker rise to relevancy for Wayne Gretzsky's old team.
Jordan Eberle (RW, EDM) – Fellow rookie Taylor Hall may be getting all the print in the Canadian press, but Jordan Eberle is no slouch himself. He is not only the leading scorer in Canadian junior hockey history, but finished the 2009-2010 Western Hockey League (WHL) season second in scoring with 106 points in 57 games, one point behind the leading scorer in eight fewer games. Playing on a line with Hall and new captain Shawn Horcoff, Eberle scored two goals in the Oilers' 4-0 opening night win over the Calgary Flames. Most impressive was his second lamp lighter, a sweet short-handed toe-drag that smoked defenseman Ian White and flummoxed goalie Mikka Kiprusoff , who got finished off by a wicked backhander. Expect more of the same.
Logan Couture (C, SJ) – The 2007 San Jose Sharks first-round draft pick saw his stock rise after going on a point-per-game scoring pace in juniors during the 2005-2006 season, racking up 64 points in 65 games and finishing third in rookie scoring behind John Tavares and Sergei Kostitsyn. The speedy pivot spent most of last season bouncing between San Jose and its Worchester affiliate, only to get called up for the parent club's playoff run. Couture finished with four goals, two of which were scored against the Colorado Avalanche in game 5 of the first round. Currently bouncing between the third and fourth line, Couture managed to score the game-winner in the opening night tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Monitor him closely.
Derek Stepan (C, NYR) – A member of the U.S. junior hockey team, Derek Stepan led the 2010 IIHF World U20 Championships in scoring with 4 goals and 10 assists in 7 games and captained the United States to win their second gold medal ever by defeating Canada in overtime. So is it any wonder that the New York Rangers made him a second round pick behind Michael Del Zotto in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft? And while Stepan came in to camp fighting for a roster spot, he ended up landing on the third line between John Tortorella favorite Ruslan Fedoteno and play-making agitator Sean Avery. Stepan responded to Gotham's bright lights by becoming the first player in Rangers history and fourth in NHL history to score a hat trick in his NHL debut. While it's far too early to make up a Calder Cup nameplate, Stepan's low-key approach and positioning are earning raves and make him worth a flyer.
P.K. Subban (D, MON) – A second-round draft pick for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, P.K. Subban made a big splash during the Habs' playoff run last season with eight points in 14 games and becoming the third rookie blueliner in Canadiens' history to register three helpers in one game when he accomplished that feat in game 3 of the 2010 Eastern Conference Finals against the Philadelphia Flyers. A popular sleeper pick for poolies, Subban will be getting major minutes while team powerplay quarterback Andrei Markov recovers from a knee injury that will have him out until early November. Expect the Habs to still give major minutes to this high-risk, high-reward blueliner based on prior history.