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For a second, forget about Chase Utley spraying line drives all over (and out of) Turner Field last night. It was a satisfying sight, for sure. But equally fulfilling was the sight of Tim Hudson, prior to Utley's two-run single, laboring in the fifth inning.
Hudson threw 90 pitches to 21 batters over the course of 4.1 innings, which breaks down to 4.28 pitches per plate appearance for the Phillies. That is an impressive number. Yes, injuries stripped the Phillies of plenty of power and production last season. Equally as important, however, was that those injuries, as well as certain personnel, made the lineup eminently easier pitch deep into games against.
That is why I mention the importance of Hudson laboring prior to Utley's fifth-inning knock. Even if the Phillies hadn't capitalized in the fifth, Hudson was undoubtedly on his way out of the game shortly thereafter. An idea made famous by Billy Beane and then brought to the big stage by the Yankees and Red Sox, getting into the opponent's bullpen early should be the goal of every offense over the course of a season. Mission accomplished for the Phillies on Monday night.
For the better part of three innings, Hudson was in cruise control. He was getting ahead (10/11 first pitch strikes) and putting Phillies hitters away (11 hitters faced through three). But the Phillies gradually raised his pitch total from 13 in each of the first two innings to 19 in the third, 21 in the fourth and 24 in the fifth before he was yanked in favor of Luis Avilan.
The non-Utley highlight of the night for the Phillies was a gritty 11-pitch at-bat from Ben Revere that included five foul balls and resulted in a walk despite Revere initially falling behind 1 and 2. It was the type of at-bat Phillies fans have longed for from their leadoff man since the days of Lenny Dykstra. To be fair, in his two years as a starter in Minnesota, Revere actually saw less pitches-per-plate-appearance than Jimmy Rollins normally does. But at only 24-years-old, last night was certainly a good debut in red pinstripes for the speedy centerfielder.
Revere's refusal to let Hudson off the hook brings up a larger point. Over the last few years, we've heard plenty from Charlie Manuel about changing this team's approach at the plate. As we've seen, it is a difficult thing to do when your roster is chock-full of established veteran players that are set in their ways.
Love them or hate them, the departures of Pat Burrell and Jayson Werth made this lineup infinitely easier to slice through for the right pitcher on the right night (see Chris Carpenter, October 2011). From a patience perspective, they were an elite duo. Werth was (and still is) routinely among the league leaders in pitches seen (career 4.45 P/PA) and Burrell was no slouch himself (4.20). Last year, only Ryan Howard (4.21) and John Mayberry Jr. (4.04) saw at least four pitches per plate appearance among Phillies regulars.
Replacing Burrell and Werth with Raul Ibanez and Hunter Pence, and not making adjustments elsewhere, made this lineup less patient and more prone to dominant performances (again, Carpenter). Combine that with the deterioration of the bodies and abilities (and therefore production) of Utley and Howard and you have an offense that gradually went from elite (892 runs in 2007, 2nd in MLB) to mediocre (684 runs in 2012, 19th in MLB).
Between 2007 and 2009, the Phillies averaged 217 home runs per year. Between 2010 and 2012, that average dropped to 159. Those numbers are often pointed to as the culprit for a declining offense, and rightfully so. But over that same time, removing pitcher at-bats from the equation, the lineup's walk rate also plummeted, from 10.17% in 2007 to 7.57% in 2012. Their P/PA also dipped, from 3.88 to 3.79. That is no coincidence.
The good news is the Phillies have a chance to be better this season. It seems that Ruben Amaro Jr. learned his lesson; if you're lineup won't change, change your lineup. Replacing Pence (3.77 P/PA, 7.3 BB%) with Domonic Brown (4.05, 10.5%) and Placido Polanco (3.46, 5.4%) with Michael Young (3.77, 6.6%) makes this lineup more patient. Add in a healthy Utley and Howard and a spunky Revere, and they're in much better shape than they were a year ago, when their opening day lineup featured journeyman Ty Wigginton and Freddy Galvis making his major league debut.
It was only one game, but the lineup's makeover produced results last night. So far, so good… at least for the first five innings. Next up for the Phillies; duplicating that performance against their opponent's bullpen.
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That's a terrific read.
I'd assume the Twins have effective coaches under Gardenhire, but maybe the message clicked with Revere with ex-hitter Charlie, and the 2 man tandem lined up as hitting coaches.
Never understood why Charlie got the tag as a hitting guru. He certainly hasn't done a lot to improve Jimmy, or JMJ and others. Chase and Ryan could already hit when he got here.
When Charlie took over in 2005 Ryan Howard only had 39 MLB at-bats and Chase Utley had just 401 spread out over two seasons. I would imagine that Charlie had SOMETHING to do with their hitting success in those "early" years. But I guess we'll never really know as there would be no way to actually measure it.
Gotta give credit to Charlie for playing against stereotype and batting Revere lead-off. If he can set the table like a true lead-off hitter (as opposed to Jimmy) the 2-3-4 hitters will see better pitches.
Manuel's on the record of saying after the NLDS series loss to the Cardinals that he wanted to see guys swing at more pitches. Last night, pitch selection, not pitch taking was the most important (swinging at fastballs ahead in the count). Rollins kill the fastball, and seeing from yesterday, Revere getting on will give Rollins more fastballs to hit, and boost the average big time.
It's certainly nice to see the starter gone quickly. That is, unless you're getting into what might be the best bullpen in the game.
I also think pitch selection means more than taking walks. I've seen too many games where a hitter swung at ball two or three and knocked it a mile, because he knew he could make good contact.
@ Chuck
Charlies lack of respect for taking a walk has done long term damage to Howards career.
While yes I assume he did help their confidence and approach in the beginning.
Glad you are still here for the 2013 eason.
If they win the WS I will see you at the parade.
And if they win the WS Charlie Manuel is a hall of famer.
The only one from this phillies run.
Unless Hamels has a long and good career.
Doc doesnt count.
He gets in from his career before the phils, plus the Phillies run.
I think there's a good chance that you're right that Hamels might be the only one still with a shot at the Hall.
But I came across this recently and thought it was interesting — WAR per plate appearance in the post-WW II era:
1) Bonds, 2) Mays, 3) Pujols, 4) Mantle, 5) Utley, 6) JRobinson, 7) Schmidt, 8) ARodriguez, 9) Aaron, 10) EMathews
Pujols, Utley, and ARod will dip some as they age, but still – not bad company.
Awesome stat schmenkman!
The fact that Ruiz is a minus WAR player in 2008 really makes me dubious of the stat.
But I am dubious of almost all the new stats.
I am glad they came up with OPS which is the most important stat now.
But I have also argued here about Wins for a pitcher being meaningless.
I happen to think it is the most important statistic for a starting pitcher.
As you play to win the game.
IMO Wins and ERA are the 2 best ways to measure a SP.
Not Ks per nine or some other ratio they have invented in the basement of the science building.
AFW keeping it old school.
Ruiz is not minus WAR in 2008. But he is close to 0, and it's not that surprising, IMO.
He was around 2 WAR in 2007, when he hit .259/.340/.396 for a wRC+ of 84 (i.e. 16% below league average).
But in 2008, he hit .219/.320/.300 for a wRC+ of 64 (36% below average). Out of the 281 players with 300+ PAs that year, that made Chooch the 11th worst hitter in baseball, and if that's all WAR measured he would be been at minus 1-2 WAR. Defense for catchers is one of the harder things to quantify, but it did help his WAR that year (as it has every year), and made up for the awful hitting to push him into slightly positive territory.
A lot of "less knowledgeable posters" are saying that Howard is not a clutch hitter. Theyre right!! First, let me explain what clutch means, or what I believe most posters who hold this view believe it means. It means in decisive/elimination type games Howard is non existent. In 2009 WS Howards avg was .174. In 2010 in the Cs Howard hit .318 with 0 HR's. In 2011 Howard hit .105 with 1 HR. Now granted, its just his luck that in 2010 and 2012 the last at bat was him, so this is who we remember, which make his failures even worse. But this doesnt erase the numbers. Again, Howard not being clutch to me is not so much a product of his shortcomings than it is Charlies inability to manage, Amaros inability to not be arrogant, and pitchers who would rather slap their own mother before they throw a ball across the plate at Howard in a do or die game.
Well, that's rather limiting. I guess the Phillies were in no clutch situations in 2012 then.
Fine, now that his clutch ability in the regular season seems to be settled, let's focus on the postseason:
1) Howard has hit almost as well in the postseason as in the regular season:
He has a .915 OPS in the regular season
He has a .845 OPS in the postseason
That is not a big difference by any means, especially considering that the postseason is a small sample and there's bound to be some normal variation. And of course, with better pitching, most hitters have worse stats in the postseason.
Stats per 162 games:
Regular season .. 162 hits, 30 doubles, 44 HR, 136 RBI, 83 BB, 193 SO
Postseason ……… 155 hits, 46 doubles, 28 HR, 116 RBI, 92 BB, 236 SO
That's still some very good performance.
2) Howard has had more than his share of postseason success:
– tied record for HRs in 5-game playoff series, 2008
– "Just get me to the plate boys" — NLCS MVP, 2009
– tied record for consecutive postseason games with RBIs, 2009
– no RBIs but best Phillies hitter in postseason with .819 OPS, 2010
– 3-run HR to get them back in game 1, in 2011 NLDS
– 2-run single to give them lead in game 2, 2011 NLDS
Again, lets throw 08 out the window. if youre talking about limiting statistics, than including one year where a whole team was performing above avg. is misleading. In 2009, as i said; WS, clutch time? .174 in 2010 game 6 of the NLCS his last two at bats were strike outs with 2 men on base. In 2011 he hit .105. I dont consider a game 1 or 2 of an NLDS a clutch situation. In game 1, yes that was clutch, but its an exception not the rule.
In game 2 that was in the bottom of the first. You call that clutch?
My point is not Howard is not a formidable hitter, on the contrary he is one of the best. My point is managers will find a way to nullify him, something Manuel has a hard time doing.
I see no reason to "throw 08 out the window", since he was a major reason they won.
So in 2009, only the WS was clutch time? How did they get there?
2010 Game 6? That's the only game you're interested in for that year?
You don't consider game 1 or 2 of the 2011 NLDS a clutch situation. Wow. Just wow.
Look, if you expect any player to be at his best in every game of every series against the highest competition, that is unreasonable in the extreme.
Wait, what? So the Halladay NLDS Game 1 no-hitter was not clutch then?
You never cease to amaze, I'll give you that,
Of course, nobody who actually knows anything about baseball believes that "clutch" is real. Imagine a man who has had countless at bats in front of scouts, in HS championship games, in huge college games, in the minor leagues to prove his worth, every day knowing that his performance at that level would mean the difference between millions of dollars and a job at McDonald's. That man somehow never developed the ability to perform under pressure? That's ridiculous.
NO ATHLETE makes it to the pros without the ability to perform in high pressure situations. To suggest otherwise is flat out stupid.
I remember once reading about the IQ of the Philadelphia fan. As a native of this city i took offense to their insinuations. However, the more time I spend on this site the more I am able to see the perspective of those outside this region. How can a fan base be so hell bent on defending their sports team that they lose all ability to reason? Again, if you or any poster got from what I was saying that Howard is any less of a ball player, I have to start to question you're reading comprehension. If you stop, breathe and detach your self from the disease of Philly fanaticism, you will realize my point. the strategy that any sane manager would use against a power hitter with no protection(except Charlie) If not, than the exercise of writing this last post only made me dumber.
I just returned from DC last week, and Im regretful to say; Philly is a depressed, uneducated, outdated, blue collar city with the worst city planning/business outlook of any major city in the US. Maybe everybody is right about us.
Ok, now what are you talking about? Who said anything about him being "less of a ball player" until you just brought it up? You said he wasn't clutch, and I disagreed and showed that he is.
So why the need to suddenly resort to on the city and the fans?
i.e. So why the need to suddenly resort to attacks on the city and the fans?
Because that's what they do when backed into a corner. Try to change the subject, cry out, and attack, – all typical behaviors.
@ Devin
"NO ATHLETE makes it to the pros without the ability to perform in high pressure situations. To suggest otherwise is flat out stupid."
Who said anyone didn't have the ability to perform? The arguments I'm reading said they either did, or did not perform in certain situations, no one said they didn't have the ability.
"nobody who actually knows anything about baseball believes that "clutch" is real."
First of all, there are stats kept that show how batters perform with runners on base, in scoring position, in scoring postion with two outs, men on second and third with one out, two outs, and just plain BA w RISP. Records are kept for every combination. If no one believed clutch was real, why would all these MLB statisticians bother, clearly some people with utmost baseball knowledge believe clutch is real.
Secondly, why don't we take a poll of "anybody who knows anything about baseball" and let's see if you're right. I could start it- or, better idea, you can. If I do, you might accuse me of framing it so it that it will go my way. So, In a new comment box below- just start a PN Poll. I'm not saying I'm right, but there are plenty of people around here that know the game well, so how about it, I'd be curious to see the results.
Clutch performance certainly happens every day, and we have stats to track it retrospectively and can say whether someone was or wasn't clutch in the past.
When people say clutch isn't real, they typically mean that it doesn't exist as a repeatable skill. If it were a repeatable skill, you would expect to see the same players consistently performing better in clutch situations than in other situations. It's not completely settled, but at a minimum you can say there is no clear evidence that clutch exists as a skill that can be repeated and predicted, as it can with other skills such as hitting for average, or walking, or a pitcher getting strikeouts or ground balls.
There are players, like Howard, who do better in certain situations, such as with men on base, but in his case, in that situation, there is a reason for much of that success, and that's that there typically isn't a shift on. But I suppose that's more of a case of his non-clutch stats being depressed by the shift rather than his rising to the occasion with men on base. In the end, he has been one of the most efficient in baseball in the % of runners on base that he drives in (and as shown earlier he's hit well in the postseason).
I'm sure there are other players who do better in certain situations, but again, in general, clutch performance seems to be more random than anything.
@ARC: It is obvious that yo have never visited Detroit or Camden. Philly looks like a four-star hotel compared to them. Now back to the back to back about "clutch hitting." lol.
Schmenkman, I really appreciate conversing with you. Of all the posters who I banter with back and forth you seem to be the only one I can almost bet possesses an advanced degree.
Now im no intellectual snob, but it makes it really hard to dialog with people who are unable to inference, comprehend or converse objectively. Again, I believe the point youre making about being "clutch" is dead on, but again, my critique was not about Howards ability in do or die situations, but opposing teams strategies against Howard, or any dangerous hitter in a clutch "do or die" situation. For whatever reason I cant get some posters on here to understand this. Which brings me to my DC rant. Some of the fans mentality on here reminds me of the provincialism, inflexibility, and that, to me has been indicative of this town to everyone outside this region. These same characteristics I witness by some posters on this site is the same mentality that has stifled growth in this city for decades. Hopefully busting these trade unions will bring some education and diversity to this region. I think a more diverse fan base will have an impact on the reputation and mentality many of us have. Now Schmenkman, fortunately you are a great example of a rational and sophisticated fan, and many others on here also, but the hooligan, blue collar mentality really needs to die out. The world is changing, the neanderthal man is not really necessary anymore. As for Philly vs DC, theres no comparison, and anybody who would even dare challenge that statement has never spent time in that area, or is an unreasonable moron. DC is a world class city, Philly is a 2nd class city, but the kick is it shouldnt be. Philly has all the ability to be one of the greatest cities in the US, but the old mentality must die.
And this man calls Amaro "arrogant!"
What is an advanced degree? I wouldn't know because I'm a "blue collar" "hooligan" who's also a "neanderthal" and an "unreasonable moron."
I, for one, love the notion that cities have the ability to be great… that's fun
I believe we are in the land of the trolls.
DC is the worst sports town in America.
Every year the Skins are winning the super bowl.
This year the Nats are the talk of MLB. So here they are.
Let them struggle and you will see a mass exodus.
Caps are the talk of the town when they are doing well.
Be bad and there are 12,000 hard core hockey fans in the city.
Washington fans are too stupid to see that Ovechkin is a liability.
There are some fans here that dont grasp Howards short comings.
But at least most of the fans grasp it.
I rail on this team and its management alot.
Philly fans are the most intelligent and passionate in sports.
Washington fans could be relocated to San Diego or LA and not miss a beat.
To compare the fan bases does not work.
There probaby is no site like this for the Nats and they are the darlings of MLB.
Let them be an aging team on the downslope?
There will be no bandwagon and an empty stadium.
Just read that whole exchange between arc and schmenkman. Jesus. Either I need another cup of coffee or I need to start pre-game happy hour early!
arc – just WHAT the eff was your attempted attack on the city of Philadelphia vs. DC all about anyway?? Ever walk or drive around parts of DC that aren't government or tourist related?? I would say that's a pretty depressing situation. But that's another issue that would be better served on another blog maybe having to do with civic affairs or something.
As for Howard….I do my fair share of complaining about some of his at-bats or approaches to certain situations when he's up there. BUT…. he's proven over the past 7-8
years that he's the Phillies best run producer AND has had a major impact on the OVERALL (key word there) success of this team. If you want to feel otherwise that's your prerogative and that's cool. But your argument is weak and your facts aren't complete or conclusive.
Coming back to the original post: Unfortunately, there is one new player who does not fit into the patience picture at all and that is Delmon Young… Man, I think he will drive me crazy with his approch at the plate and his defense. In still remember the World Series game he played in Left Field (I think it was Game 1). He looked absolutely horrible out there.
"I know a lot of people think I'm dumb. Well, at least I ain't no educated fool."
Leon Spinks
Hey George,
Tell me this isn't a great line in response to the Nicetown knucklehead deciding who's got what GPA from what grade or evaluating Philly from his dungeon…
Say what you want about AFW and his every other minute fantasy updates, but you gotta give credit where it's due, huh?
This is easily the best line I've heard since the other night when a fan said Kershaw pitched like Koufax, and hit like Drysdale.
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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make any insulin or can't use the insulin it does make as well as it should. Insulin is a hormone made in the body. It helps glucose (sugar) from food enter the cells where it can be used to give the body energy. Without insulin, glucose remains in the blood stream and cannot be used for energy by the cells. Over time, having too much glucose in the blood can cause many health problems.
Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness, kidney disease, and amputation, and it contributes greatly to the state's and nation's number one killer, cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke). People with diabetes are more likely to die from flu or pneumonia.
Diabetes is not caused by eating too much sugar; in fact there is no such thing as "having a touch of sugar," as some people believe. Only a doctor or health care provider can diagnose diabetes either by conducting a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
The Diabetes Epidemic
Diabetes has become an epidemic that affects one out of every 10 adult New Yorkers. It has become an epidemic that affects one out of every 12 adult New Yorkers. Since 1994, the number of people in the state who have diabetes has more than doubled, and it is likely that number will double again by the year 2050.
More than one and a half million New Yorkers have been diagnosed with diabetes. It is estimated that another 430,000 people have diabetes and don't know it, because the symptoms may be overlooked or misunderstood.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently predicted that one out of every three children born in the United States will develop diabetes in their lifetime. For Hispanic/Latinos, the forecast is even more alarming: one in every two.
Diabetes is Serious and Costly
Diabetes is not only common and serious; it is also a very costly disease.
The cost of treating diabetes is staggering. According to the American Diabetes Association, the annual cost of diabetes in medical expenses and lost productivity rose from $98 billion in 1997 to $132 billion in 2002 to $174 billion in 2007 to $245 billion in 2012.
One out of every five U.S. federal health care dollars is spent treating people with diabetes. The average yearly health care cost for a person with diabetes is $13,700, a cost that is 2.3 times higher than a person without diabetes. Much of the human and financial costs can be avoided with proven diabetes prevention and management steps.
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Situated in Orlando, this spa resort is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Orange Tree Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal's Islands of Adventure™. Wet 'n Wild and I-Drive 360 are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Resort Features
Along with 3 restaurants, this resort has a marina and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a golf course, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center are onsite.
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge features a golf course and a marina. Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Event facilities measuring 9000 square feet (836 square meters) include a conference center. This Orlando resort also offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.
- Number of floors - 2
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 70
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Pool umbrellas
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- Tennis on site
- Marina on site
- Spa treatment room(s)
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Free valet parking
- Garden
- Terrace
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference center
- Outdoor tennis courts - 8
- Pool sun loungers
- Free long-term parking
- Conference space size (meters) - 836
- Number of meeting rooms - 9
- Golf course on site
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Conference space size (feet) - 9000
- Free self parking
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free long-term parking, Free self parking, Free valet parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Room service (limited hours)
- DVD player
- Balcony
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free newspaper
- In-room safe
- In-room massage available
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Grill and Classic Rooms - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Bay Window - Overlooking the golf course and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
The Terrace Cafe - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Guests can play rounds at the 27-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including outdoor tennis courts and a marina. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Fishing on site
- Golf driving range on site
- Golf lessons on site
- Golfing on site
- Motor boating on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Boat tours on site
Spa Services
The Spa at Bay Hill has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Steam room in spa
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Detoxification wrap
- Number of treatment rooms 4
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Resort fee
- Pool access
- Spa access
- Health club access
- Fitness center access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Self parking
- Parking
- Housekeeping
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 25.00 for adults and USD 10.00 for children (approximately)
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
Hotel Name
- Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club
- Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
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A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is listed in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.


text: My LO fights sleep all the time! I think he's afraid that he's going to miss something. :lol Anyway, he's gotten to where he'll actually take the pacifier out of his mouth b/c he knows that it's relaxing him too much....now he's sort of gotten that way with nursing. Not every time, but sometimes when he's tired he'll pull off and latch back on and keep the pattern up. But lately I've noticed that he'll do that until I have letdown (w/active suckling, I usually have letdown w/in 60 seconds). My letdown is not slow by any means and as soon as the milk is there, he'll nurse w/no problem. But for that first minute or so, it's on and off and on and off. He doesn't really seem fussy about it or anything like that, and I try and keep him suckling so my letdown will occur quicker. Anyway, I noticed that he does this primarily when he's tired. Should I be concerned? :shrug


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This B list mostly movie actress who is an Academy Award winner/nominee was doing press for her latest project and reporters kept offering her gum because she reeked of booze. It was painful to sit across from her.
Marisa Tomei
John Basedow is so annoying.ReplyCancel
Leaving the house sober is hard yall?ReplyCancel
Who didn't get this one? Although the other guess is always January.ReplyCancel
@getovahyourself got it.
Also, John Basedow kind of looks like a young Bruce Jenner. Yikes.ReplyCancel
I am thinking Seven has a little crush….. *jokes*—besides who is John?ReplyCancel
There was that long reveal about her, part of it was carring a flask around & sipping on it constantly through out the day.ReplyCancel
Been there, done that.
Nothing reeks the breath more than a still drunk/hangover.
God forbid, if you drank Bourbon… Fresh dogshit smells better :-\
@Jessica—yeah and is she spilled some she would lick it up? lol that was hard to believe….oh well at least shes not a hooker like most of emReplyCancel
@derek, ewwww.
He's the guy on the autoplay video that loads when you're on the main site, not the mobile site. Post a comment and you get redirected to the main (black screen) site and John Basedow starts yapping at downward facing dogs.ReplyCancel
Nothing smells worse than booze reeking out thrum the pores of your skin on a hot day.ReplyCancel
Come back, honey…
Come to your safe place…
@Seven—yikes I will take your word for it—those videos are annoyingReplyCancel
Riven, that would be great, huh? Wonder if she can remember that line?
On a related note, she looks terrific for being such a hot mess.ReplyCancel
How does she look so good still if she's drinking so much, is my question.ReplyCancel
yeah she is still very attractive. I would to join her getting sloshed at the local tavern lolReplyCancel
@Reno, I don't know how I did it but the alcohol seemed to puff me out so the wrinkles never took.
To bad sobriety stopped that…:-D
Hot! She can marinate in vodka all day, then give me a call.ReplyCancel
@Steampunk Don't get any ideas in my head! lolReplyCancel
@Renoblonde-yes, that's what I always want to know also, there have also been rumors about Charlize & coke use for years, but she's older than me & looks really good.ReplyCancel
Derek, the downside was, it made my eyes look piggy and on Really bad mornings they looked like piss holes in snow…;-)ReplyCancel
@Steamy & @Derek being overweight in my teens and early 20s prevented wrinkles for me. No facial definition is the best guess I've got. Also I never tan, my peachy skin is just normal sun exposure.
Now that I'm fit I get carded for cigarette purchases all the time which can be repetitive (though the reactions when they see I'm in my early 30s do feel nice!).ReplyCancel
I watched her like a fucking hawk when she was on Watch What Happens Live to see if she was a drunk because I had read it here and she did seem a little off. I like her, though…hopefully she's not a cunty drunk.ReplyCancel
@ Regina, sorry : ( , all hope is lost…ReplyCancel


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History comes alive in Mingo
Cannon blasts will vibrate and shake the air.
Artillery fire will echo again throughout the mountains of southern Randolph County at the centennial rededication of the Confederate Soldier Monument in Mingo Flats.
A rare opportunity to repeat history will be offered at 1 p.m. on Saturday July 27. Event organizer Rodger Ware promises that the event will "truly be a spectacle, with muskets, cannons, bagpipes, bugles, a Civil War Color guard – it will be an awesome experience."
One hundred years ago, on July 23, 1913, over 1,000 people watched the ceremonial unveiling of the statue. It was an all-day celebration planned by members of Camp Pegram No. 1602, U.C.V., Confederate Veterans. The effort to construct and erect the monument was led by Valley Head Commander Capt. George Washington Painter, the great-great-grandfather of the 2013 centennial rededication organizer Rodger Ware.
The monument reads, "To the memory of the Confederate soldiers of Randolph County and vicinity. This includes all soldiers who died on Valley Mountain in 1861, while Gen. Lee was encamped there."
For the 1913 dedication, the soldier was dramatically hidden from the audience, draped in red, white and blue bunting. The monument was slowly unveiled by eight local children, all dressed in white. Throughout the afternoon, the Beverly Band performed and many elderly veterans shared their memories of the Civil War.
Capt. G. W. Painter ended the program with an eloquent, emotional speech sharing his experiences as a Civil War soldier. In 1913, the Randolph Enterprise referred to him as "the moving spirit in erecting this monument."
History has indeed repeated itself. A century later, his great-great-grandson Rodger Ware of Parsons – former commander of the West Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans and president of the Corrick's Ford Battlefield Foundation – is the moving spirit for the centennial rededication. Ware will stand in Painter's footsteps and plans to deliver another passionate speech.
The featured speaker will be renowned Civil War historian W. Hunter Lesser, author of "Rebels at the Gate: Lee and McClellan on the front line of a nation divided" and "The First Campaign: A Guide to Civil War in the Mountains of West Virginia."
The public is invited to attend this free event that will bring history alive. The July 27 program, as in 1913, offers an opportunity for all participants to share their personal family stories from the Civil War. Come join this rare opportunity to make history come alive.
Mingo is located 5 miles south of Valley Head and 3 miles north of the Randolph-Pocahontas County line. Follow the signs from Route 219 to Mingo Flats. Parking is organized, but please bring your own chair.
For more information, check out the MHS Facebook page, write mingo.historical.society.com or call 302-339-2598.


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text: Going away without my little one in June...will pump enough for him to eat while I am gone and will pump while away. I am really nervous and not looking forward to it. DH is in a wedding and DS is not welcome for wedding events and we can't afford to bring a sitter. He will be 10 months old when we have to go. Has anyone had to do this? Any advice would be really appreciated!


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January 20, 2014
Bike lanes mean business
Here's an interesting article & study from the people at People For Bikes about how urban bike lanes can bring in more in economic benefits than they cost to build.
Here's the link to the overview and here's the link to the more complete study.Continue ReadingPosted by Steve Wartenberg on January 20, 2014 12:43 PM
January 13, 2014
I'm back to normal ... sort of, but not really
I'm writing this, or at least starting to write this, at 2:22 in the morning because … well, I can't sleep.
Yet again.
Anyway, enough whining about my insomnia (I'll get back to the whining in a bit). But first, it's time for an update now that it's Day 72 of my recovery. Wow, that's a lot of days. Anyway, last week was a big one for me, as I started back to work (part time) and started physical therapy (2X a week), after my orthopedic doctor said my busted shoulder could now take it. I can also now take a shower by myself, get dressed on my own – including those tricky shirts - and can even drive.
In many ways, I'm back to normal, and yet I still don't feel normal. Not even close.
Work: It's great to be back. There's a lot of adrenaline and positive energy flowing through the Dispatch newsroom, something I've sorely missed the past few months. I jumped right back in, doing two web articles and one print article on my first day back. In other words, it was a typical day in the newsroom. By 6 p.m., I was exhausted. And by 9:30 p.m. I was asleep! Unfortunately, this was the last good night of sleep I've had. Whoops, I'm whining again. Sorry.
Physical therapy: It felt good to move around and stretch and strain my various injuries and body parts. I've been off narcotics for a week or so (and on Aleve), and can now feel all the aches and pains and breaks and strains a lot more than when I was all doped up. I'm not sure if this is a good thing, although it's good to be off the narcotics, which make you a little loopy. Josh, my physical therapist, has been working my shoulders and left ankle.
"Push it until the point when it just starts to hurt … and then stop," he said.
This week, we'll add my neck and back to the equation.
"That's a lot of parts for one session," Josh warned. Of all body these parts, my ankle is in the best shape, so we may cut back on the ankle exercises.
I can do the ankle stuff on my own, and on Saturday, I went to the gym and rode the recumbent stationary bike for 30 minutes. It felt great to get back on the bike (sort of) and actually work up a bit of a sweat for the first time in more than two months. I usually start off at level 8 and crank the stationary bike up to 14. But on Saturday, I started at level 4 and semi-cranked it all the way up to 7 and quickly backed off to 5.
Doctors. Over the past two weeks, I made another round of visits to all my doctors … and came up with a great idea for an iPhone app: Real Time Doctor Appointments. So, you know how it works: If your appointment is at 9:30, they don't actually call your name until 10:00 if you're lucky and 10:30 if you're unlucky. And then, they take you into the inner examination room, where you wait some more before the doctor appears. My app would let you know where and with whom your doctor is with, in real time, and how much longer until he/she gets to you.
Anyway, after seeing all my physicians again, it's finally sinking in that I have a long way to go, months in fact, before I'm anywhere close to normal. It's weird because nobody really tells you this at first, and in the first few weeks after my accident, I made amazing progress and then … the progress slowed to a crawl that was slower than a badly injured snail's crawl.
I used to think: "Give me another two weeks and I'll be back to normal."
I don't think this way anymore.
One-by-one, each of my doctors hinted subtly and not so subtly that I still have
months of recovery ahead of me, starting with the inside and outside of my still-raw scalp, the ongoing numbness in my chin (from nerve damage), the pain in my shoulders, the whiplash-induced pain in my neck and the broken vertebrae in my back, as well as the weakness and numbness in my legs.
"It could be six or eight months," my neurosurgeon said of the whiplash, adding my pain and discomfort and insomnia are all normal/typical for this type of injury. This was actually the first time the term whiplash has been used, at least in my presence. I thought I just had a sore/stiff neck, possibly caused by shoulder problems on either side.
In other words, the sleepless nights could continue for a long time.
Sleeping. Here's the way it seems to work most nights: I'm tired and feel like I'm ready to sleep … and then I can't get comfortable. My neck hurts when I lie on my back or on my side. I change positions and feel OK for like 14 seconds, and then my neck starts hurting. Or my shoulder. Or my back. It's not so much a sharp, debilitating pain so much as a dull, uncomfortable pain that I'm able to deal with during the day, yet keeps me up at night.
I start to toss and turn and get fidgety. And once I start getting fidgety, it's all over and there's no chance of falling asleep for the next hour or more. I head over to the spare bedroom (so I don't keep Susan up all night) and try and read. It doesn't help. I go downstairs and watch a little TV. It doesn't help. There seem to be a lot of commercials for personal-injury and bankruptcy lawyers on at 3 in the morning. I guess if, like me, you're either banged up pretty bad or out of money, it's hard to sleep.
So I go back upstairs and read a little more. Or just lie there and toss and turn.
Usually, around 3 a.m. or 4.m., I finally fall asleep and sleep in fits and spurts for 5 or so hours.
Then I get up, go to work or to PT or do a little writing, the day winds down, it gets close to bedtime, and the whole process starts all over again.Posted by Steve Wartenberg on January 13, 2014 10:09 AM
January 02, 2014
My amazing caregiver
Pants and socks are no problem … but I still can't put on a darn shirt by myself.
And don't even get me started on showering. Actually, I can shower just fine, it's the drying off part afterwards that's difficult, especially my … well, you don't have to know what parts are hard to reach!
"Move your elbows together," Susan invariably has to remind me as she helps me put on a shirt after she's helped me dry off after a shower.
A therapist in the hospital taught us the complicated procedure of putting on a T-shirt or long-sleeve cotton shirt without moving my shoulders much at all, since it really hurts when I move my shoulders much at all. Susan holds the shirt out in front of me and I gently slide my hands through the arm openings, the left one first. Then, she scrunches the shirt up, towards my shoulders and head, and then gently lifts the head opening up and over my still-healing and still-tender scalp and ears and into place.
And then I let out a big sigh, as the whole process - and the last two months - have been exhausting.
And not just for me. These past several weeks have been just as exhausting and difficult for Susan, my caregiver. Maybe even more so for her. Let's just say it's not an easy job being the caregiver for someone who is impatient, stubbornly independent and a bit of a micromanager. These are traits that have served me well as a newspaper reporter, but not so much as a patient.
I've also been a bit moody and grouchy from time to time (I blame the traumatic brain injury for this), and have exhibited a few minor symptoms of depression, especially the day after a sleepless night.
And then there's all the accumulated frustration from not being able to do what I normally used to do and took for granted that I could do. This leads to even more impatience, grouchiness and depression. Unfortunately, try as I might not to, Susan's the one I seem take my frustrations out on. Sorry Susan.
It's not all gloom and doom, however. Things – and the various parts of my body – are slowly on the mend. I'm more mobile, feeling a little stronger every week and am going to start back at work here at the Dispatch next week on a part-time basis. I can't wait, it's time to get on with my life, even if my body isn't quite healed completely.
It sure has been a rough road to recovery … and thank goodness for Susan.
She's not only had to take care of me and do all the household chores she normally does, but she's also had to do all the chores I used to do. She's had to schedule and take me to doctor's appointments, pick up my prescriptions, do all the grocery shopping and cooking and cleaning up afterwards, keep family and friends appraised on my progress and take care of our four demanding cats.
And, of course, she has to help me shower and get dressed and a hundred other things big and small.
It's not an easy job, but Susan's been amazingly patient, caring, loving and thorough, even when my restless tossing and turning and snoring (I'm forced to sleep on my back, which in turn makes me snore) wakes her up three or four times a night.
"I'm just doing what needs to be done for you," she said the other night in a matter-of-fact and modest way.
None of this is surprising, as I've known from the start that Susan is an amazingly patient, caring and loving person. I think that's why she became a nurse: she's a natural nurturer.
I am not, although Susan's influence has helped me wander in this direction more and more over the years.
Intellectually, I always knew and have seen first-hand the importance of caregivers and the role parents, spouses, siblings and friends play in the recovery process after a traumatic injury such as the one I suffered on Nov. 3. And for people battling cancer, dementia or some other horrible disease or ailment.
But actually seeing it in action, on a daily basis, up close and very personal, has been a real eye opener.
I realize how lucky I am to have such an amazing caregiver, and I have to wonder: If (God forbid) the situation was reversed, would I be able to be as patient, caring and loving caregiver. I know I'd want to and try to be such a caregiver, but I also know I'm not as naturally nurturing, patient, caring and loving as Susan.
Then again, she's set the standard and showed me the way, and I'm optimistic her example has made me a more compassionate and caring person.
While I'm proud to proclaim Susan the world's greatest caregiver, I know I'm a bit prejudiced and there are thousands of other amazing caregivers out there providing their loved ones with the support and help they so desperately need.
So, think of this as an opportunity to tell the world about your caregiver, in the comments section below. And you can contact me at: firstname.lastname@example.com by Steve Wartenberg on January 02, 2014 09:43 AM


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An album that showed off Tommy Vertelli's abilities as a guitarist, and most of his riffs on the album show him as a team leader of the band. Though it may have been the production's fault however, the vocals are pretty low in the mix, so that the guitar, drums and bass seem to take the lead. But nonetheless, this is a fantastic album by any means, perhaps overshadowed by its three succeeding album.


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Theil von Maryland, Distr. Columbia und Theil von Virginien | Kriegsschauplatz von Nord-America. Bird's-eye view of Washington D.C. region to horizon. Relief shown by shading and landform drawings. Does not show Civil War battle positions or other military features. Panel title/title in lower margin. Oriented with north to the bottom. Includes distance list. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy stained, wrinkled at fold lines, annotated in pencil, has ...
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Most Dr's don;' reccomend mixing cereal int he bottle - the choking hazard is too great
You would think they wouldn't but two peds have already suggested this to me & I have heard a ton of other moms who do it b/c their peds suggest it.
About water...when are you supposed to give your baby water to drink? My mother in law keeps asking me if I have given her water yet. I try to tell her that since I am breastfeeding, there is already enough water in the milk.
you are right on with this one. Babies that are BF don't need water but I don't think there is alot of harm in letting them have a few sips (to get used to a cup maybe) when they are 5-6 mos. I know early on it is not recommended.
Also, I always read that you should BF first, and then give solids. As the other pp said, solids are there for experimenting in the beg, & aren't supposed to be the main calorie source, that's BM. So if you nurse first your baby should still nurse the same & your supply shouldn't drop.


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Television broadcast students are getting a taste of reality this term in the new Advanced Video (SPC 417) class with live TV. Every Thursday for the second half of the term, students have tested their skills and managed their nerves as they present "NCC Weekly" live and on-air at 3 p.m. on Naperville Community Television (NCTV), Channel 17.
The first episode featured Marc Dahlquist '11 as host with a timely topic "Concussions in Sports," produced by Geoffrey Clark '11. The second week featured a roundtable discussion hosted by Drew Borczak '11 and directed by Brianna Tolliver '12. The third episode during week eight was a one-on-one interview featuring North Central students Stew Charles '12 and Kate Oscarson '12, hosted by Alli Wilson '11 and directed by Ryan Piers '11.
Future shows will take a look at Cardinal sports with a fall recap Thursday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. with Tolliver, produced by Wilson and Lucas Mitzel '11. The final show for the term is a "Basketball Preview" with Justin Zipser '11 in the host position and Jon Powell '11 as director on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. on NCTV.
"My goal is to give students a real-world experience and nothing does that better than going live on a regular basis," says course instructor and senior lecturer in broadcast communication Elizabeth Spencer, who is also executive director of NCTV.
Advance Video is the capstone course for the broadcasting track for students interested in television production. This is the first time the course has been offered with a studio component. All episodes will be rebroadcast on the College's television channel starting in D Term.
Students taking the Advanced Video course are majoring in broadcast communication, marketing, sport management, finance and economics.
Photo: Liz Spencer, center; Brianna Tolliver '12, right


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It has been a little more than a year since the child sexual abuse scandal at Penn State University first alarmed communities across the country. The unfolding of this issue served as a troubling reminder that child sexual abuse spans all geographic areas, races, and classes. It happens in our schools, our churches, and our homes.
The failings of the adults who knew of Sandusky's victims were many: unwillingness to believe such a "great guy" would do something so bad to children, assuming someone was "dealing with the problem," not contacting the authorities, and ultimately lacking courage to stand up for the children victimized by Sandusky.
The West Virginia state legislature took to heart the lessons of the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. What we learned from that terrible crime is that victims were often not believed, witnesses were unwilling to speak up against a friend, and others who knew about the abuse assumed that someone else had made the report to the authorities. A new law in West Virginia requires any adult over age 18 who witnesses or receives disclosure about child sexual abuse to report it to the authorities. Now in addition to their own moral and ethical obligations all adults in the state have a legal mandate to report child sexual abuse. You may also make a report to the authorities even if you suspect child abuse but do not feel certain that it is happening.
The shocking reality is that statistics show 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys you know will likely be the victims of sexual abuse by the age of 18. Don't let that statistic fly by you; think of boys and girls you know. In an average classroom of 20 kids with 8 girls and 12 boys, 4 children will be sexually abused. Child sexual abuse spans all geographic areas, races, and classes. It happens in your schools, your churches, and your homes. The chances that you will encounter or gain firsthand knowledge of a child being abused may be far greater than you would imagine. Now think of what you would do if you discovered any one of them was the victim of abuse.
It is easy to feel confident you would report the abuse, especially when envisioning someone like Jerry Sandusky as the alleged perpetrator, a man most readers of this paper don't actually know. But the reality is perpetrators are rarely unknown; children are almost always sexually abused by someone they know and trust. So now envision that child's perpetrator is your uncle, your best friend, the youth minister at your church. Is it as easy to feel confident you would report the abuse?
In our local Children's Advocacy Center, where children are able to talk about their victimization as a part of a team assessment of allegations of abuse, sometimes we find out that the child disclosed abuse to someone who had not reported the abuse to the authorities. Sometimes it was the child's mother, sometimes a professional in the community, sometimes the child's neighbor.
Why was it that these individuals didn't report the abuse? If the investigators ever had the opportunity to ask this question, the answer was either a) they didn't want to believe it was really happening or felt uncertain about their suspicion, b) they thought they could protect the child in other ways, or c) they thought someone else had reported the abuse.
The sad reality is that the failure on the part of these trusted adults to report the abuse often left the child (and other children) vulnerable to further abuse and less likely to tell anyone else. If the adult the child chose to tell didn't do anything, why would the child victim tell someone else?
The Penn State story has been portrayed as a story of failure – failure to take responsibility and failure to protect those most in need of protection. But it can also be a story of hope and courage – courage of the victims in coming forward and cooperating with this investigation, long past the point at which they must have given up hope of justice. Imagine having one's abuse observed and nothing happening to the offender, and then being asked years later to come forward again in hope of help – courageous.
The Randolph/Tucker Children's Advocacy Center is joining the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network in the One With Courage awareness campaign and call to action, which is currently running on television, radio, billboards, and in social media statewide.
Please join us to show the same kind of courage by leading the way in our own communities – by educating and informing ourselves, by reporting abuse when we suspect it, by advocating for better protection on a local, state and federal level, and most of all, by showing the courage to protect our children – all children – from abuse.
You can learn the signs of abuse and how to take action at www.rtcac.com or www.wvcan.org.
Then you will also be "one with courage."
Sharon Bedford
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Barre police log: Unruly dogs and teens reportedApril 23,2013
The following is a sampling of calls to Barre police in recent days.
April 15
Someone broke a window on Summer Street.
A neighbors pit bull attacked a womans dog on Seminary Street.
Someone was going door to door selling gold and silver.
A woman locked her keys in her running vehicle with her kids inside on Bergeron Street.
On Maple Avenue, a beagle-type dog attacked people who were walking by.
April 16
A strong smell of propane was coming from North Seminary Street.
Two 16-year-olds were riding their bicycles in and out of traffic on North Main Street.
April 17
A black-and-brown dog was running loose on French Street.
On South Main Street, a 25-year-old woman was walking in the middle of the road.
Someone on Walnut Street refused to give a man his cat back and threatened to harm the cat.
A neighbors dogs attacked a Summer Street residents cats, which were being walked on leashes.
Kids were throwing stones at a womans house on Camp Street.
April 18
A shepherd-type dog was running in a womans yard on Hill Street.
On North Main Street, a man wearing an orange jumpsuit was going in between buildings while carrying a trash bag and duffel bag.
A two-car accident occurred on Prospect Street around 12:15 p.m. No injuries were reported.
April 19
Someone found a golf bag and golf clubs on their lawn on Liberty Street.
Some teenagers stole a street sign at the intersection of Prospect Street and Fairview Street.
A neighbor dumped a bucket of water on a Summer Street resident.
April 20
A 2006 Chevrolet truck was damaged with a key on Summer Street.
Tools were stolen from a Brook Street residence.
A man was urinating facing traffic on North Main Street.
April 21
A teenage boy with a gun was chasing a skunk on Park Street.
Someone stole a womans iPhone on South Main Street.
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Spring thaw has city on flood watchBy Amy Ash Nixon
Staff Writer | April 08,2014MONTPELIER With the spring thaw happening now, rivers converging in the Capital City are expected to rise a few feet in the next 24 hours but are not expected to reach a level that will result in flooding, Fire Chief Robert Gowans said Monday.
I dont think were going to have any flooding, Gowans said. The river is all open in Montpelier. The North Branch and the Winooski opened up on Friday. There are little pockets of ice along the North Branch, but the Winooski is ice-free. The National Weather Service is projecting that the Winooski, at the cemetery curve where we have a gauge, will hit 9.3 feet at around 1 a.m. on Wednesday and then start receding.
Gowans said that flooding doesnt occur down there until around 15 feet, but we have this action stage at 11 feet. When it gets to 11 feet, thats when we start notifying local businesses and things like that.
As of 2 p.m. Monday, Gowans said, it was at 5.42 feet.
While it does not appear Montpelier will get hit this year, Gowans said monitoring will be very close the next few days by city officials, including fire and police and the Department of Public Works.
Those projections could be off by a little bit. If we get more melting than is expected, thats the issue, he said of the expected rise through early Wednesday morning. A lot of rain and melting are what is driving the level, he said. I know theyre talking about some flooding in some areas. There are still some rivers that still have ice on them in some parts of the state, but right now, were not anticipating anything.
Gowans said police would be checking river levels periodically during patrols and Fire Department lieutenants will monitor the river gauges online, and then if it looks like its starting to rise, theyll go out and do physical observations. Well have the police doing physical observations as well.
Public Works Director Todd Law said the city has more tools in the toolbox with flood monitoring, including getting advice and information from local and regional experts such as the National Weather Service, Agency of Natural Resources, Vermont Emergency Management and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Law, in an email earlier, said, We continue to hope for great sugaring weather. If we can get moderately warm days and cooler nights to slowly melt off the snowpack, it makes the sap flow and allows our channels and river to accommodate the flows.
Law said Monday that in addition to snow melt and rain, the only other concern is if we get a lot of runoff.
There could possibly be some localized flooding, he said, but overall it looks as if Montpelier should be escaping this spring without any serious flooding threat.
Police Chief Tony Facos said Monday, Part of our job is to monitor all potential hazards that could affect the city, from weather-related events to criminal activity.
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Elkins City Council chooses new Second Ward member
Elkins City Council appointed a new council member Thursday, naming Gene Ochsendorf to the Second Ward seat vacated by Mayor Van Broughton after the March election.
"I was on the Parks Commission for many years, and I was on the police Civil Service Commission for as long or longer," Ochsendorf said after the meeting. "I feel that, since I live in the town, I should be involved in the town."
Ocshendorf is currently the project coordinator of Veterans Upward Bound at Davis & Elkins College, and was formerly the director of YouthBuild in Elkins.
Council entered into executive session immediately after the beginning of Thursday's meeting to discuss the vacant council seat. After half an hour, council emerged and then Councilman Mitch Marstiller made a motion to appoint Ocshendorf to the Second Ward seat. All council members voted to approve the motion.
After the vote, Ocshendorf was sworn into office by City Clerk Sutton Stokes, and then took his seat at the council table.
During his comments at the end of Thursday's meeting, Broughton welcomed Ocshendorf to City Council and said he would soon assign him to council committees.
Also during Thursday's meeting:
– Operations Manager Bob Pingley said the town's street sweeper and brush chipper are both out of operation currently, until repairs can be finished.
"We hope to get them back up and running very soon," he said.
Broughton noted that he'd received many calls lately from people complimenting the streets department's work.
– Pingley also noted that there was a fire at the Elkins-Randolph County Landfill Wednesday.
"One of the high voltage electric lines strung over there snapped in half and landed in the dry grass and caused a brush fire," he said. "So we had to get the fire department out there to put that out. No harm, no foul."
– In more positive news, Pingley said he'd been told by state Division of Highways officials that the state plans to pave Worth Avenue in Elkins.
He also gave council members copies of a letter from the state Department of Environmental Protection, advising Broughton that no deficiencies were noted during the latest inspection of the city's water treatment plant.
"You and your staff are to be commended for your commitment to proper operation and maintenance of your treatment facility," environmental inspector/supervisor Robin Dolly wrote in the letter.
"It's not often that you get an 'atta boy,'" Pingley said. "We all appreciate it."
The next Elkins City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. June 6 in City Hall.


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The drive is black on one side and silver on the other. The silver side has thumb screws which can be loosened by hand allowing a picture to be inserted under a clear plastic panel. Three design sheets are included to customize the drive (black, pink and white).
The BDR-XS05 allows users to watch Blu-ray movies, edit and author high definition Blu-ray home movies, as well as the ability to store valuable personal files with the included CyberLink software. The drive supports BDXL1 so up to 128GBs of data can fix on one disc for added convenience. And the BDR-XS05 is backwards compatible so not only can it read and write to the latest Blu-ray media but it also supports DVD and CD media as well.
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~ John Bodey, Venerable, English martyr; on his way to the scaffold, kissing his chains in acknowledgment of the joy he felt in bearing this particular cross in the name of Jesus.


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text: RSS Events Feeds AngelHack Fall 2012 Washington DC 11/17/2012 9:00 AM - 11/18/2012 5:00 PM Ready to take your big idea to the next level? Then join us for Washington DC's next AngelHack, where winning teams will receive 6-8 weeks of mentorship and be flown into Silicon Valley for a weekend of events including a Global Demo Day to A-list investors and media, Site visits to, Google, Facebook, Google Ventures, VIP dinners, and ragging parties with the Valley startup community. This is not your typical weekend hackathon! This is the big leagues! This is AngelHack and you can't afford to miss it.AngelHack Fall 2012 Fast Facts2500 amazing developers & designers in 11 cities for you to work withGreat food, shwag, nerf guns, helicopters, and awesomness all aroundOver $650,000 in prizes, including trips to Silicon Valley for the top 25 teamsMedia coverage and all star investor judges to help validate those whacky hack ideas of yoursWANT 50 FREE CARDS FROM MOO FOR YOUR ANGELHACK WASHINGTON D.C. PROJECT?What should I build?Create a prototype (hack) of something that you believe solves a big problem. You don't need a business plan or anything crazy like that, but you should be able to show the big idea potential of your hack. AngelHack is a launchpad for you to flush out and validate projects you've always wanted to build. Previous winners include: Appetas, GiveGo, TapFame, SnapStore, ShareBrowse, Kloutron, & Blue Dragon Security.What are the rules?All code must be FRESH. Prior to the hackathon you can create your design, wireframes, logo, and user flows. You can even build hardware. But to make things completely fair you can not write any code whatsoever until the hackathon starts. All code must be built at AngelHack.For more info visit our Rules and FAQ pages.Good Luck,Gregory GopmanAngelHack Founder / CEO Learn More: AngelHack Fall 2012 Washington DC