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The Washington State Veterans Benefit Enhancement Program (VBE) focuses on low-income U.S. military veterans and their families that relay on Medicaid, and may not realize they are eligible for comprehensive federal care and benefits programs that would provide better benefits while preserving their homes and financial assets. The VBE staff embarked on a pioneering effort using available federal data provided by the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS)to connect Medicaid recipients with their federal veteran's benefits.
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- Total project number of military insurance enrollments is 4,184.
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HI, recently I downloaded and installed the trial version of Cassandra Oledb Provider. when I try to run the C# sample, it crashes at :
file : 02_SimpleQuery.cs
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public static int Sample02_SimpleQuery(OleDbConnection conn)
ConsoleWriteSampleHeader("[Sample 2.1] Getting records from database using OleDbDataReader.");
String lastStmt = "";
// Read records from pgnp_samples.contact table.
OleDbCommand cmd = conn.CreateCommand();
cmd.CommandText = lastStmt = "SELECT \"FirstName\",\"LastName\",active,\"HireDate\" FROM \"CasoTestEmployee\" LIMIT 5;";
OleDbDataReader reader = cmd.ExecuteReader(); <------Crashes here!!
with System Access Violation exception: {"Attempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that other memory is corrupt."}
and I received similar error when I tried to use SSIS to import 10 rows of record into Cassandra database.
is this the limitation of the trial version?

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Historic trek to help Boys and Girls Club
Three members of the Marietta Rowing and Cycling Club will mount bicycles and kayaks in May to travel the 925-mile route Gen. Rufus Putnam and the Ohio Company of Associates traveled from Ipswich, Mass., on their way to found the city of Marietta in 1788.
The three-week trek was planned as a fundraising event to benefit the Washington County Boys and Girls Club and the Harmar Community Center, according to rowing and cycling club president Dan Jones.
He said details of the major fundraising effort are still being worked out, and will be released in the near future.
Jones, 69, will be joined by Roger Murphy, 68, of Duncan Falls, and Gary Murphy, 64, (no relation to Roger) whose family donated the former Magnum Magnetics facility on Lancaster Street to be renovated into a community center and house the Washington County Boys and Girls Club.
"When I started to put this together it was simply to be a fundraiser for the center and the Boys and Girls Club," Jones said. "But then I learned there would also be a celebration of Marietta's 225th birthday at that time."
He contacted celebration organizers and offered to coordinate his group's arrival from Massachusetts with a Revolutionary War encampment that will be taking place in East Muskingum Park as part of the 225th birthday event.
"We'll arrive June 8 at the landing on the Muskingum River just below the Start Westward Monument in the park," he said, adding that other rowing and boating enthusiasts will be invited to meet the three-man expedition near the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers and escort them to the landing site.
Gary Murphy, who completed construction of his first 17-foot wooden kayak earlier this year with expert advice from Jones, said he's looking forward to the trip.
"I thought it was a good idea when Dan told me about the trip-but then he said I was going along, too," Murphy said. "At first I thought I'd just buy a plastic kayak, but Dan said I needed a wooden one because it would be lighter and faster in the water."
He said this will be the first time he's ever attempted such a journey, which will entail a bicycle ride from Ipswich to West Newton, Pa., where the trio will launch their kayaks into the Youghiogheny River, row to the Monongahela River, and follow that waterway to the Ohio River at Pittsburgh.
From there the expedition will paddle down the mighty Ohio and back to Marietta.
"My kayak is seaworthy, but I'm not-yet," Murphy joked, adding that all three men are working out to get in shape by the May 15 starting date.
But he emphasized the main purpose of the expedition is to raise money for the community center and Boys and Girls Club.
"This is really a one-time opportunity to obtain some badly needed funding through corporate, civic and private contributions," Murphy said. "The money will go to the Boys and Girls Club operating fund, and the building fund for the community center."
The center opened June 8, 2012, after some major building renovations, but Murphy said funds are needed to help complete the project by building a gymnasium and kitchen facilities.
"And one thing we want to do is expand and grow the Boys and Girls Club by being able to accommodate more kids there," he said.
Jones noted the trip is not the first to trace the Ohio Company's route from Massachusetts.
"In 1937 there was an expedition, fully funded by the federal government, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Northwest Territory," he said. "They built and traveled in horse-drawn wagons, and even cut down trees and built flatboats to travel downriver."
The effort became known as the 1937-1938 Caravan.
Jones said members of the expedition also performed a pageant about the establishment of the Northwest Territory in every town along the route.
"Thousands of people would line the streets and riverbanks when they came through," he said. "After they reached Marietta they continued into the Northwest Territory states where they performed the pageant in hundreds more communities."
Jones said the group eventually returned to Marietta and participated in the dedication of the Start Westward monument by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in July 1938.
The statue was sculpted for Marietta's sesquicentennial celebration by Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of the Mount Rushmore presidential monuments.
The 2013 expedition will be conducted by a much smaller, but no less enthusiastic group, Jones said.
"One of the biggest problems I faced in arranging this trip was lodging," he said. "Believe it or not, the Ohio Company expedition spent the nights in taverns that were located in every town along the way. But those taverns are long gone, and the cost of staying in motels was out of the question."
Jones said that problem was solved by Marietta residents Bill and Sally Wesel who volunteered to follow the group with their 35-foot recreational vehicle where the three men can stay overnight.
Rowing and cycling club member Peter Prigge will also go along in a SAG (support and gear vehicle) that will contain supplies like extra bike tires and tubes and other necessary equipment.
Jones said he hopes the group will make 60 miles a day during the bike-riding portion of the trip, and 30 river miles a day in their kayaks.
"I planned the trip to be a fun experience for everyone," he said. "It's three weeks, but I think it will also be enjoyable."


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I already posted this on this blog's Facebook page, but I thought I'd write about it here in greater detail. I've been biking a fair amount lately, now that my work schedule has returned to something resembling normalcy. The weather has been great recently, a few days of rain notwithstanding, and I thoroughly love the autumn temperatures, whether I'm on my bike or not. Anyway, today I biked from home to campus in the morning and back again in the afternoon with no incidents. Traffic was light, and the weather was perfect.
This evening I had a meeting to attend at Grace St. Luke's Church, so I left home around 5:40 PM and began my bike ride. As I was biking west on Young Avenue, I was approaching a parked car in the far right lane, where I was biking. At the same time, a car was approaching from the rear on my left hand side. As I neared the parked car and the passing car approached me, I wondered if I would have time to pass the parked car before I myself was passed. I probably wouldn't have had time to do so, but it didn't matter, because the passing car slowed just as I was approaching the parked car, allowing me to safely pass it and return to the far right lane. I was pleasantly surprised and waved my thanks.
And then, it happened again, on Belvedere, as I was heading north to GSL. I was approaching a parked car when a car, soon to pass me, slowed and allowed me to safely pass the parked car. I know we've all had close calls in traffic, whether it be while passing a car or being passed, and we've all had a driver or two extend the hand of courtesy. But twice in one day? This is unprecedented, my people, and quite welcome. Are Memphis drivers becoming used to cyclists and learning to share the road? Let's all hope so.
Speaking of good news, hopefully you've heard about the Hampline. It's a two mile, on-road, multi-use trail that will connect the Shelby Farms Greenline to Overton Park. Making this connection safe and protected for cyclists and other travelers will do a lot to strengthen the routes between east Memphis and the 'burbs to Midtown, Downtown, and other points west. The Hampline is partially crowd-funded, so you have an opportunity to support this unique project with your resources. The goal is to raise $75,000, of which around $12,500 has been raised so far. I will definitely kick in some cheddar to support this crucial and innovative improvement in our cycling infrastructure, and I hope you will too. Special thanks to the Hightailers for matching contributions earlier in the campaign.
Also, the good people at the Peddler Bike Shop are sponsoring a Traffic Skills 101 class on Saturday, November 2. It's geared (pun intended) for new or potential cyclists. The class costs $50 and is limited to 10 people, so register now!
Lastly, this has very little to do with cycling per se, but it sounds really cool, so I thought I'd share. It's called the "I Wish You Well" Wall, and it's happening tomorrow at Overton Square. The idea is that people will write a message of encouragement or something like that and leave it on the wall next to Bar Louie. (See the event page for more information.) I'm not usually one for public displays of positivity – perhaps it's because I'm an economist, or because of my Scottish heritage – but this event sounds like something Memphis could use. I'm going to visit and contribute my note, biking-related no doubt.
OK, that's all for now. Thanks for reading and as always, I'll see you out there, biking in Memphis


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December 27, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.Add new comment | Filed under: blog, central time, clarinet player, dispatches, eve, greetings, heart of america, Interviews, Live Music, musical heart, new orleans, new year, npr, quartet, smorgasbord, toast of the nation, wbgo
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It has been amazing to know Dee Dee Bridgewater, and an honor to hear her read my name occasionally in the credits for JazzSet. And what an artistic career! Her latest recording, "Red Earth," a collaboration with Malian musicians, is just another reminder of how truly hip she is.
Long before she was the host of NPR's JazzSet (a program lovingly produced here at WBGO), Dee Dee Bridgewater was a part of our annual New Year's Eve coast-to-coast celebration, Toast of the Nation. From the ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in New York, Bridgewater greeted 1996 on the East Coast with music from her then recent recording, Love and Peace: A Tribute to Horace Silver.
Listen to Dee Dee Bridgewater sing "Song for My Father," from the WBGO Archives.
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Since we're headlong into the New Year, and the 2007 listmania has ended - Best Of, Top Ten, Bottom Eleven etc. - permit me to right an historic wrong among jazz critics. Since I'm not one of them.
There's no debating that jazz has become an international phenomenon. However, the stale argument about who's moving the music forward still rages. While Americans can clearly take ownership of our national treasure, it's foreign-born artists like the Austrian pianist, Hans Groiner, who are finding ways to bring improvisation and art music back into the mainstream. Without any further discussion, bear witness to the Most Overlooked Artist, two years running:
If you'd like to hear The Shape of Jazz to Come, check out Hans Groiner Plays Monk on MySpace.
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Are We Going to Be Left Out?…
The left field conundrum continues…
Maybe GM Brian Cashman has the perfect solution already set in motion, but then again, maybe not. I am not quite sure how you could spend $200 million on salaries and then suddenly become very frugal over $3 or $4 million as an insurance policy to protect your investment. From the sounds of it, the Yankees are willing to go to camp with Brett Gardner and Jamie Hoffmann as a projected platoon in left. I know that it's a bluff, designed to await the lowered salary expectations of free agent options in January.
But if you have a left fielder who has proven that he can handle New York, thrive atop the Yankees' batting order and carries the intangibles necessary to bring a championship to New York, why can't you work out a deal for a few pennies more? It just doesn't make any sense. I agree with the logic that the Yankees don't need a superstar in left, but they need something better than a fourth outfielder looking for his fifteen minutes of fame.
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If the Yankees successfully cause Johnny Damon to sign elsewhere, and are left to be scrounging through the bargain bin, they'll regret it in July when they attempt to make a trade for an upgrade at the high cost of key prospects. Again, I'd rather pay more now and protect the farm system now and later.
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I was disappointed to see the San Francisco Giants successfully sign one solid option in Mark DeRosa. With DeRosa, the Giants get a very versatile player who will fit well into their lineup. His ability to play third base allows them to slide Pablo Sandoval to first which fills a big need. Had the Yankees been successful in luring DeRosa to the Bronx, he could have been the primary option for left field with the potential to back up Alex Rodriguez from time to time. Isn't that worth a few dollars more? Congrats to Giants GM Brian Sabean…he scored one over his former team.
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If Johnny Damon is my first choice, Xavier Nady would be the remaining option in my eyes. Another guy who has proven he can handle New York albeit not the injury bug. If healthy, Nady would be a great fit for the Yankees. Prior to his injury last season, he was slated to be the starter in right field.
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Outside of the organization, there just isn't much to be excited about on the free agent market. I really don't want a 'past his prime' player like Brian Giles or Garret Anderson. I'd rather take a chance on a sleeper like Cleveland's Shin Soo Choo or Atlanta's Matt Diaz, although I doubt either team would be willing to let either player go cheaply. In a blast from the past, the Angels' Juan Rivera is another attractive option. But I seriously doubt that Cashman would be able to pry any of these options from their respective teams.
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Hopefully, the left field question is answered sooner rather than later. The Yankees still need to replenish their bullpen options for 2010 after several key departures this off-season. Plus, bench strength is another area that needs attention before the Yankees head for Tampa.
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Meanwhile, somewhere in the Greater Boston Area, a Red Sox fan is gleefully enjoying the Yankees' indecision and financial constraint…and listening to Toby Keith singing "Whiskey Girl"…
In a departure from baseball, I'd like to weigh in on the decision by Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell to rest his key starters like Peyton Manning in the second half. Everyone knows that the result was a New York Jets' 29-15 victory over the Colts to end their pursuit of perfection. Of course, the company line is the decision was made to protect the health of their key performers and ensure going deeper into the play-offs with the Super Bowl as the key objective.
I've heard both sides of the argument, but I am inclined to believe that Caldwell blew it. He had a chance to do something that no team has done before (19-0, capped by a championship). The 1972 Miami Dolphins were 17-0 since the regular season consisted of only 14 games. Had they accomplished what the New England Patriots could not, the Colts would have gone down in history as one of the greatest teams ever. Now, they'll just be another Super Bowl champion if they happen to win it all. Sure, a championship is great, but to be among legends is immortal. The Colts missed a great opportunity…
All things considered, I am glad that University of Florida coach Urban Meyer made the decision to take a leave of absence rather than step down as the Gators coach. College football needs guys like Meyer, but he needs time to repair his health. If a year from now, Meyer decides that it's time to hang it up, so be it. But I'd rather see Florida go a year with an interim coach to make sure that Meyer makes a decision that he'll never regret. I am not a Gators fan, but Meyer has been great for college football and the Florida job is clearly one of the best. It'll be strange seeing new coaches patrolling the sidelines at both Florida and Florida State next season.
One final thought…if the Chicago Cubs can successfully trade Milton Bradley, why can't the Yankees unload Kei Igawa? I still think the guy could thrive in a low-pressure environment like San Diego or Pittsburgh…
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If you the fine taste of bitter irony in your mouth, there is always the chance of Johnny Gomes playing Leftfield, and he is a Free Agent who you know brings fire and backs up his teammates.
I know it is weird for me to send a friend to the Yankees, but the guy can hit the ball, and you know he can hit in the AL.
Just a thought, and it would also piss off Joe G. to no avail, which I like to do………all the time.
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(The following comment post was based soley on irony. Everyone should have at least one does of irony every day to strengthen your wits and mind)
I agree that we don't need to get someone huge in left; remember, we are trying to replace the production of Melky Cabrera, in the ninth hole in the lineup.
What's wrong with a little Toby in the morning?😉 It has been a very quiet week and I suspect it will be after the New Year before there is any news. The Yankees might not have settled on their left-fielder but I can't say I am totally confident of the Red Sox's plan to fill that position either. Perhaps our teams are just waiting for the prices to drop.
You know how I feel about the Indy/Jets game. Wish they BOTH could have lost. And I have to agree with you (okay – is THAT a first? lol) Indy should have put out their starters and played the best game possible! No one wants to see players hurt, but like it or not, it is part of the game.
I hope you and yours have a wonderful, happy and healthy New Year! And here's to a great year of baseball – with the Red Sox winning the World Series of course!😉
I wish you nothing but the best my friend!
They may as well go after Juan Rivera. It would complete the trip of bringing back Yankees from the past that didn't win a world series.
I'll definitely try Igawa on for size in Pittsburgh. We need bullpen help and I know he could blossom under pitching coach Joe Kerrigan
I love Nady but I worry about those two arm surgeries. If he lowers his price, maybe he'll be a viable option. I'd still rather have Damon. Sigh. And maybe Renegade's right and we should sign Jonny Gomes. He's feisty. We know that! Happy New Year, Scott. Have fun and be safe.
I just wish Cashman would let the budget go up enough to resign Nady for just a year or so. I think i understand why Cashman is limiting the budget. He wants to try and get a big name outfielder like Carl Crawford next year. But still we need an outfielder this year


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Judge accepts drug trafficking plea
A plea agreement for a Summit County man came to a grinding halt in Washington County Common Pleas Court Monday when the man claimed that cocaine found during a February search warrant was for personal use and not for resale.
Torrey Swain, 32, who had been staying at 121 Spring St., Marietta, at the time of arrest, had been set to plead guilty to trafficking in drugs, a fourth-degree felony.
"Yes sir, they were mine," Swain said, admitting to the five grams of cocaine found at the Spring Street residence on Feb. 27.
However, when Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge Ed Lane asked Swain if the drugs had been intended for resale, Swain denied it.
"No sir. It was for my use," said Swain.
In turn, Lane suspended the proceedings.
"You don't have the elements of a trafficking charge here, gentlemen," Lane told Washington County Prosecutor Jim Schneider and public defense attorney Ray Smith.
However, after a short recess and conversation with his client, Smith said Swain was willing to admit the drugs had been for resale.
"What was the misunderstanding before?" Lane asked Swain after the 10-minute recess.
Swain said he did not realize officers had found more than one bag of cocaine.
"I didn't know they found three different bags. It was just a misunderstanding," Swain told Lane.
At the time of his arrest, Swain was wanted on a warrant for a parole violation in Summit County.
Swain had been convicted of drug trafficking and drug possession in Summit County in December 2010, said Schneider.
Agents from the Major Crimes Task Force received a tip from the probation department in Akron that Swain was staying in Marietta with Monica Moening, the mother of his 5-year-old daughter.
Moening pleaded guilty in Marietta Municipal Court to child endangerment and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 120 of which were suspended.
Agents executed a search warrant for Swain at Moening's home and found cocaine, an unspecified amount of Suboxone pills and 91 Alprazolam (Xanax) pills at the residence.
Swain was initially indicted on three third-degree felony counts of trafficking, one each for the cocaine, Suboxone and Alprazolam pills.
The prosecution dismissed the Suboxone and Alprazolam charges and changed the language of the cocaine charge so that it no longer said that the trafficking was committed in the presence of a juvenile.
"That would reduce it from a third to a fourth degree," said Schneider.
As part of the plea deal, Swain also agreed to forfeit $1,845 in cash and an Apple iPad and case that were seized during the arrest.
"These items were the proceeds of illegal trafficking activities," said Schneider.
Satisfied that Swain's changed story was true, Lane accepted the guilty plea and ordered Swain to be sentenced on March 14.
He faces up to 18 months in prison, a $5,000 fine, and a five-year driving suspension on the charge.


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You'd think chef Gordon Ramsay would've had enough by now.
In 10 seasons, most of the contestants on "Hell's Kitchen" demonstrated they couldn't make risotto or properly cook beef Wellington.
So why return for an 11th time?
Well, in the myriad of not-ready-for-primetime cooks, Ramsay discovered more than a dozen top chefs who went on to work at or lead successful restaurants across the country.
It's for that reason he returned for season 11, which debuted this week on FOX. This year's winner will take home $250,000 and a position with Ramsay's Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
"All I do know is that we have some phenomenal chefs," he said. "Season 11 was quite scary for me because, 11 seasons, I mean, extraordinary. So it's just 11 times I've opened that amazing Hell's Kitchen, because I'm in love with it now. I'm in love with the restaurant. I'm in love with the competitive edge. So it's like launching a brand new restaurant every time. So yes, a lucky number 11."
While Ramsay is often critical of his chefs, it's because he remembers what it took for him to become the world-renowned culinarian he is today.
In keeping with Ramsay's goal of training his chef-testants to become kitchen masters, "Hell's Kitchen" is taking a cue from other reality TV competitions this season.
"Well, first of all, I insisted this year that we have a little bit more mentoring, and you'll see sort of week six or seven when we sort of start focusing on the real talent," Ramsay said. "You'll see how we almost took a leaf out of 'Idol's' book and 'X Factor.' I really wanted to get these guys good, because the better they look, the better we look. Yes, I'm always sort of defensive when they get criticized they're not real chefs. They are real chefs. They just want an amazing break.
"So I think back to when I first started out and I had to take two jobs to continue training. This is an amazing opportunity, and I just look at what (season 10 winner) Christina has done in Vegas, and how she's handled the pressure of running the kitchen and (is) still there this length of time after that program, and the success of that. But it's the success of the business in the real world. So I introduced Christina early on in the competition to say to these guys, 'Look, this is not a fly-by-night 24-hour success.'
"This is the real deal and you know the stakes are high this year with the Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace, so we are lifting the bar even higher. But we sort of collaborated with last year's winner more, and then had that mentoring aspect that went on more than ever before, cooking classes in downtime, little insights. I'm far more involved this year cooking, because that's what I miss. I missed that buzz, because I also like the, I suppose, the little things of 'The Voice' over the last 18 months where the actual judges physically get off their chairs and stand up on the stage and perform in front of their contestants. And that's exactly what I started doing in 'Hell's Kitchen.' ... I thought, 'Look, you just see me now as this guy that is fronting a program, but you've got no idea I've made more mistakes than all of you put together. I continue pushing myself to the full extent, and more importantly I can cook and here's why.'
"So I like that vulnerability and I think you'll see that after sort of maybe week six or seven when you start honing in this talent to how good they are."
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April 5, 2011 —
Sullivan County's largest pot-growing bust began late last Tuesday, and has expanded to reveal operations at seven locations in the towns of Highland, Lumberland and Mamakating.
According to Sullivan County undersheriff Eric Chaboty, the operation may be part of a larger organized crime effort, with leads being pursued on additional locations and individuals.
The high-quality marijuana plants were being raised utilizing sophisticated growing practices. Approximately 7,000 plants were confiscated, with an estimated street value of up to $20 million.
Officials began investigating some of the locations in response to unusual amounts of electric consumption at several sites. Other growing units were being operated off the electric grid utilizing independent generators. Many of the homes are surrounded by privacy fencing.
The buildings are located at 317 Tuthill Road, 271 Herring Road, and 535 Decker Road in the Town of Lumberland; 75 Barker Road in the Town of Highland; and 1183 Pine Kill Road, 800 South Road and 30 Brooktrail Road in the Town of Mamakating.
Fifteen suspects described by law enforcement officials as immigrants from South and Central America have been arrested in association with the operations. The federal complaint describes one of the suspects as bearing "marijuana leaf crumbs" on his shirt. Another attempted to hide behind curtains in one home. The defendants face between 10 years and life in federal prison.
Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff thanked the Lumberland and Highland constabularies for their contributions to the investigation. Other law enforcement agencies involved in the action include the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, New York State Police, Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and the New York City Organized Crime Strike Force.


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This is your open thread for all things having to do with the trade deadline. 4 PM is the cutoff. There's lots of rumors and conflicting reports. Post will be updated periodically as news and rumors come in.
– The Yankees want M. Young, but it doesn't sound like he'd approve a trade there. UPDATE: A source tells a NY Daily News reporter that Young WILL accept a trade to the Yankees.
Big, if true. Confirmed by Ken Rosenthal. There are no reports of any talks between the teams at this time, though. Rosenthal says it is certainly plausible that this is simply a posturing move. UPDATE: Rosenthal now says that Young is indeed interested in going to the Yankees.
– There may be no trade today at all.
– 4 PM is here and M Young is still a Phillie.
– A Red Sox reporter says it is doubtful that the Red Sox will trade for Young. UPDATE: Another is reporting that there are NO talks between Philadelphia and Boston regarding Young. UPDATE #2: According to Joel Sherman, league executives believe that there are talks.
– Young to the Rangers is dead. It's Yankees or bust.
– M. Young is now said to be willing to waive his NTC to go to Boston. Ken Rosenthal reported yesterday that he would only accept a deal back to Texas.
– Peter Gammons suggests that the Red Sox's interest in Young isn't a certainty.
– Rosenthal also mentioned that *all* Rangers are in play for a trade, and that they really want more offense. This could affect the Phillies.
– The Rangers are allegedly asking about Jose Bautista, which could mean they are aiming higher than M Young.
– Pure speculation, but the gut feeling of Evan Grant is that the Rangers will land Young.
– Ruben Amaro Jr. said that Lee will not be traded, and that a M. Young deal isn't likely. (Take that with an enormous grain of salt. No GM will go on TV and show their hand a day before the deadline.) (Link)
– Yadier Molina went down with a pretty serious injury last night. The Cardinals, however, will not be looking to trade for a replacement. Carlos Ruiz was the subject of some rumors. UPDATE: There is now conflicting reports on this subject, as the Cardinals may be in the market for a catcher after all. Ruiz's struggles this season could scare the Cardinals away, however.
– The Cardinals are in talks to acquire Dioner Navarro. Ruiz buzz is now dead.
– One "source" says Cliff Lee will not be traded. The only likely suitor, the Red Sox, traded for Jake Peavy instead yesterday.
– Cody Asche was called up yesterday, in what people thought could be a precursor to a Michael Young trade. Matt Gelb suggested that Young is either traded or will be a bench player. He says Asche is here to play every day.
– Chase Utley and the Phillies are working on an extension, meaning he is staying.
– The Royals have reportedly inquired about Kevin Frandsen.
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I'm getting a sinking feeling that they waited too long, and that they're either not going to make a move, or they're going to make a 'bad' trade (relative to what they could have gotten had they made their minds up a week ago, instead of 48 hours before the deadline)
or…that they'll do something impactful later on or in the offseason. People seriously need to relax about this deadline thing and whether or not Ruben is doing/not doing the right thing. I believe changes are on the way and will be in place before the season starts next April.
Obviously changes are on the way; Halladay, Ruiz, Utley, MYoung, DYoung and Nix are all FAs at the end of the year. Whether or not they're GOOD changes is my concern.
The problem is, if Rube doesn't cash in on some of these guys now, we get nothing for them at all. That's the worst thing that can happen. And good luck passing Chooch, Chase, and Mike through waivers. If they're not dealt today, we lose.
Additionally, the longer he waits to sell on Rollins, Pap and Cliff, the older they get, and the lower their value becomes. If you want an optimal return, you NEED to trade them now.
This is the exact same thing that happened last year with Hunter Pence. They couldn't make up their minds about selling until the deadline, and the Giants had them between a rock and a hard place. Rube was set on dumping Hunter, and the Giants were the only ones in the market. The return they got back (a B- catcher, a 4th OFer that Rube didn't even want, and a C+ pitcher) reflected it.
Rollins won't waive his no trade clause. He'd rather break team records…
Keith, yes, he'd rather remain a Phillie – and why wouldn't he? He has built a very good career here (borderline Hall of Fame, according to many), he has roots in the community, he is still quite popular (among the silent majority), and the FO is indicating it intends to field a contender. Why would he want to leave all that and uproot his family?
Truly believe that they need to start getting talent for their aging veterans. Better to get something rather than nothing and this team isn't built to win right now… so what is he waiting for?
Maybe Amaro is waiting for a team to offer something besides crap.
Exactly. If he makes a terrible deal just for the sake of change, they'll criticize him. If he doesn't they'll criticize him. He can't win.
I'm glad, and hoping that we don't trade Lee. Despite the results this season we have some talent on this team and are close to getting back to winning. Unfortunately the big contract we've gave to Howard are not paying off, Howard hasn't been the same since 2009 and he is declining fast. We need a bullpen and someone who will be a leader in the clubhouse and can hit. No one seems to want to lead this team.
Chuck: He needs to dump both Youngs today. For whatever single A middling prospect he can get get. Or they walk. Delmon Young and Michael Young will not clear waivers after the deadline. MY is too good and DY is too cheap.
The Dipsy
It's true that any team could make a waiver claim. But then the Phils can still ask for something in return. I don't think they'd get much for D. Young in either case, and really, if even M. Young is pulled back from the wire, it's no big deal. The player the Phils would have gained would be a middling prospect, not worth worrying about.
Both Delmon Young and Michael Young are negative WAR players. They have very little value. They "may" get someone like Josh Lindblom back or the infamous PTBNL that is never actually named and eventually turns into nothing.
My wife drives a red 2006 Mustang that she loves. Its got 120,000 miles on it and the transmission is going. Probably going to cost about $3,000.00. I told her that there is no way in hell that we're gonna pour that amount a money into a car on its last legs. She loves the car. She's all Ruben Amaro over the thing. Thank god I have control over the present and long term vision of out automobile situation and not her.
The Dipsy
This is one of the funniest comments I've read in awhile on here.
Dipsy, sources say that Ruben just traded your Red 2006 Mustang for a tricycle and a big wheel to be named later
If the Mustang hasn't broken down in a year (other than the fender bender in May), and has been one of the most efficient cars on the road for the last year, my money is that it will continue to run, and run efficiently, for at least a couple more years, possibly three.
(and the replacement car is Yaris that may or may not be able to get up to 60)
Where is Cesar Hernandez gonna play? CF? Where is Revere gonna play? LF? The Brown moves to right ok…fine. The Ruf gets traded because The Black Hole (pursuant to city ordinance) MUST play first base. So…it looks like Ruf will be a throw in on a deal for something bigger. Oh, the brain is working now. Put Utley in the freaking outfield. Or piut him at third. That where he started. So what if he can't field the position – Michael "The Matador" Young has been out there all year so obviously there's no premium on it.
The Dipsy
I am thinking that the less moves he makes the better off we are.
He can do less damage. So standing pat is good to me.
He is fired before next season then someone else can make deals and signings that may be good and help the team. Which would be a good thing.
If hes still here expect much the same ( insert bad signing or trade ).
He won't be fired before next season. Monty loves RAJ's .300 average.
Little hard to believe that John Lannan hasn't earned one trade rumor this whole month
I wonder if it's possible that with the top flight pitchers dwindling, his name might come up in the last couple hours and a deal gets done.
Maybe even more for John's sake than the ballclub.
I'm as interested to see if the Pirates can strengthn themselves as anyone.
Dipsy – Cesar Hernandez is screwed if they re-sign Utley. Cause I thing Utley will play 2B. Can Hernandez even play the OF??
Thats cause John Lannan stinks, respectfully. Chuck – Cesar has been playing CF at LV. "People" say that he is athletic enough to make the transition, Cody Asche (Larry) being one of them. If Utley resigns, then either one of Ruf or Hernandez have to be gone. Its just numbers.
The Dipsy
That's right.
RAJ only seems interested in other players who we seem to kill on the field. Why have that advantage to our hitters when we can just as easily give the advantage to the opposing team?
The player that irks me the most that we'll still have after today ( and I've thought this the last 2 yrs ) is Rollins. We now know ( thanks to his own confession ) that he's only here for individual statistics, and as Charlie doesn't require him to hustle and wait out pitches at the plate instead of popping up or flying out, he's just here to help drag our team down even further. If there is one horrific thing RAJ has done as GM, giving Rollins that 3 yr contract, is it.
Get ready for more average, below-average ball, folks. It isn't going to get better anytime soon…..
Pardon my arrogance, but I didn't comment on Jimmy's statement the other day because it was a really moronic topic.
When you lose however many straight and are embarrassed, anybody who takes aby quote seriously needs an iq injection.
But to say that Jimmy said ONLY thatis the most selective listening since Mr. Lincoln sent out an e mail abolishing slavery, and some of the brothers thought it said it was time to pay Whitey back for the years of clean up this mess at 0% of the minimum wage.
If and when Jimmy actually places a premium on individual stuff in a less trying time, with an actual bona fide offer to move to a contender, THEN its time to worry about his being selfish. But he NEVER said only, and if this is taken as a ringing endorsement of Jimmy, time for my iq injection.
But let's be real about what a guy says, and the context in which it is said.
Well said, Ken.
I took it as he was proud and happy to be with the Phillies organization long enough and played well enough to climb those lists, and he intends to remain part of this organization for the foreseeable future.
According to MLB network.
Ruben likes his guys and wants to keep the band together.
He is really something.
He thinks Rollins is the best lead off hitter in baseball and Howard is the best clean up man etc etc.
It is really kind of funny.
Until he ( Ruben) is gone I don't think they can contend anyway.
So for me standing pat and keeping the band tighter is fine.
Apparently the only one he was offering real deals for was Young.
Funny he can trade Pence and Shane and Young because they came from other organizations. But our home grown guys can just steal money from the Phillies. Its easy.
Anyway looks like no deals coming except maybe a meaningless Young deal.
Andrew, curious — who is the "expert" on MLB Network? It would be funniest if you said Mitch Williams.
I would suggest not making up things about what Amaro thinks — it gives the impression that everything in the comment has as little thought behind it.
If they sign Utley to a three year deal its malpractice. Ruth got trade. Gretzky got traded. Wilt got traded. But not Chase. It would be unthinkable. Jamie Moyer, Raul Ibanez. He loves giving broken down guys contracts cuz the they're gooood guys (Don Tollefson voice).
The Dipsy
If it's true that the Cardinals talked to the Mets about John Buck, it'd be darned near impossibile to believe they didn't talk to the Phils about Ruiz. Similar salaries, both free agents.
The only way it'd make sense is knowing Yaddie is short term out.
It is now becoming clear to me, because of the lack of ANY other good reason, that the retention of Utley has everything to do with a new TV contract and nothing rooted in sound baseball reasoning.
The Dipsy
Let's say you want to compete in 2014, and you need a second baseman.
Do you go with the guy that scouts project as a MLB backup, or at best average?
Or do you go with the 6th most productive second baseman in baseball this year, and 4th most productive second baseman over the past calendar year?
Better yet, you can have both. You can have an elite second baseman, but if he gets hurt, you have a capable backup. So then you have say 120 games of excellent + 40 games (at best) average, instead of 160 games of at best average.
Then you can layer on all the other stuff (if you wish) about him being the best Phillie since Schmidt, and the thousands upon thousands of Utley jerseys out there, and the TV deal, etc.
I'm a little torn on this one. I want Chase to have a plaque in Cooperstown. He was on track before the injuries started piling up. He still has a shot. I think his best chance is to win another series – and that won't happen here. But if Utley wants to stay here, the Phillies should accommodate him. He's earned it. And Schenkman is right, it's a good baseball decision if you want to have a chance in 2014.
Trade for M Young done with Boston- extra Red Sox team signed ball thrown in with bats and gloves as incentive to announce after 4 pm.
Douchebag Young, the "right" fielder, goes to Borgata's softball team for meal vouchers.
I would rather go with the guy that will play 150 games, switch hit, and steal bases and not have to worry about the guy that is god's gift to second basemen for 80-90 games a year over the life of his contract (but "Oh, what an 80-90 games they'll be!" you say). No! The guy is half a gimp. He's playing great now but don't get sucked into that trap. You're better than that Shmenk- aren't cha? Stooo-pid.
The Dipsy
P.S. Whats Papsmear still doing here?
Apparently I'm not better than that ;-). I focus on the total value I get, without "worrying" so much about the down time.
And as much as I'd like to see him gone, if they expect to contend next year, they'll need a closer they can trust, and unfortunately I guess Paps is that guy.
It would seem like there is zero chance of Ruben playing one team against another for any of his talent. I mean do the Red Sox really care much if the Yankees are actually back in the Young picture? And Brian Cashman knows his club isn't a contender, even if the Steibrenners think the club is.
Who knows, but it looks so much like the Phils are gonna get stuck holding app parts. I know better, so maybe a better question is will a move, or with 90 minutes left, maybe plural moves do much other than reduce some payroll. Even Nix seems destined to finish the year here. August waivers oughta be nothing but mass congestion to prevent movement by other clubs.
Maybe Texas will claim Ryan Howard if they need offense so bad…
Oh wishful thinking…
Wishful- bordering on delusional 🙂
I actually had a dream about a year ago that St. Louis traded for Howard. I don't remember dreams well, it's always a bit fuzzy. But I remember it being a pleasant one.
Navarro over Ruiz as a choice….well, I'm not qualified to question Mozeliak…few are, but I dunno about that one. We'll see how it pans out.
Empire supposedly getting a couple hits on Phil Hughes finally. He's been inconsistent, no question, real high rep when younger, and a free agent at season's end, but I'd still like to see him for Mike Young is the Yanks see a purpose to Young. Maybe you get somebody better than Kendrick for equal money for '14, if he doesn't work out, you lost little by moving Young. Not that Mike isn't a half decent player who was once quite decent, but he serves so little purpose here now, what do you have to lose. The guy has thrown some really, really good games. Might actually be a solid 2 or 3 if he settles in So Cal at some point.
45 minutes left until Rube's rep settles below the equator for what will seem forever. Too bad baseball is your only as good as your last trade because he'll deserve the rippage HUGE time.
Young for Joba?
Strange thought, but….
Pirates have tried, at least, reported to have been in on several guys. Wonder if small chance that it is an ace in the hole for their search for offense might be a last minute call on Delmon Young. I guess it comes down to if his offensive game on the whole would be a plus.
Doubtful, but it's fun thinking about Plan Z this time of day, this date of the year.
Does anyone think Franco can be moved to LF or RF? looking at the potential roster for next year we are kind of locked.
Catcher – Ruiz
1st Base – Howard
2nd Base – Utley
SS – Rollins
3rd – Asche
LF – D.Brown
CF – Revere
RF – ? I think Franco could be a great young bat to bring up
a Bench of Ruf, Fradsen, Galvis
The pool is screaming, "Swime me, swim me, so fater a month of getting totally overdrenched by the buy sell debate that winds up in neutrality…oh, there are 3 minutes left, and delayed announcements, but what the hey…we will offer the following synopsis of Liquidity Season, 2013, Phillies version.
Off season moves, with effective GMing might result in a better team than this straight slope down has gobbled. But only fools believe the Phils can make moves in August. Nobody is clearing waivers. But for now, my thanks to the Phillies organization for recreating another Jerry Wolman-Joe Kuharich era, not to be confused with a Don Dejardins-Roy Ruben era.
It has been a massively joyous experience.
Have fun at confession Sunday, Rube. Even though you're only half Catholic, you might set a record for most forgiveness asked for in the history of that Catholic faith.
The guy on MLB network was the guy reporting from CBP.
Don't even know who it was.
But yes Ruben still believes I guess.
I guess the question will be how long a deal will Utley be given?
Does Ruben consider that the 5 and 10 guys once you sign them you cant trade them?
See Jimmy Rollins 2013.
Utley once signed can also block all trades.
Id assume they will put Howard on Waivers there will of course be no takers.
Most teams run a lot their players through and if you still want them and they are claimed you take them back.
Chuck – Ruf can't sit the bench. They will trade him first. And where is Hernandez? I don't know why the Youngs are still here. Is Asche gonna sit the bench while MYoung plays? I hope.
The Dipsy
thats not the full bench. Yeah we could trade ruf but for what a subway footlong?
Hernandez is ehhh. where is he going to play LF? RF? i would much rather have Franco play one of those positions. Right now this just looks like a mess by the salaries.
So can we just move on dump Ruben. He starts off by saying ohhhh everyone is for sale. whats the dudes deal just bc he wasnt able to grab top prospects he got upset.
Makes sense. If he couldn't get top prospects, why give players away? There is the waiver period for M.Young, and the off-season for Lee/Kendrick/etc. We can review where we are on April 1st.
Last season's Red Sox purge didn't take place until August 25th, over 3 weeks after the deadline. All those players made it through waivers. My point is not that the Phils should follow that model, just that lot's of stuff can still happen for the next month.
It's easier to trade players before the trading deadline, but it doesn't prevent them from being traded going forward.
Good point, I had forgotten that.
Young for Hughes, roll the dice on a once highly touted prospect. EIther that or pick up Dante Bichette Jr and call it a day.
Yet another fail by Amaro. Man, that list is getting long!
I can see not trading Cliff Lee now. Probably makes baseball sense to trade him, but as a fan I'd hate to see him go again. And there's always April and the offseason. The return for Lee won't be much better now than next year because of the contract.
I personally would have given Papelbon away to anyone who'd take that ridiculous contract RAJ signed him to. For nothing in return. I'd have thrown in a prospect. We don't know what the market here was; it's possible no one would even take him. I will say this, if anyone claims him on waivers in August and Ruben pulls him back, he's even more of a stooge than I already think he is.
The fact Michael Young is still on this team is insane. Ruben, I've never done this job, but I can tell you the first thing I would have done was secure an out on this; if everything else fails lock in a trade partner of last resort, even if the return sucks. Because you had to trade him. All he does now is get in the way of Cody Asche, one of the few prospects your crappy farm system has actually produced of late. It's not even fair to Michael Young. If any player in MLB had to be moved at the deadline, it was MY. And he's still here?? And you needed to trade away Chooch to St. Louis. I love Chooch too, but he's been a ghost since the PED bust. It's not like you're re-signing him.
I had a feeling RAJ was so inept he couldn't even pull off a trade from the other side, as a seller not a buyer. Any clown can spend ownership's money. It takes a level of competence (that's clearly lacking) to make an intelligent sell. Or any sell.
YOOOHOO. Phillies upper management. Anyone home?? Get rid of this guy, please!!!
Maybe we could get Sam Hinkie to do the Phils purge also.
Funny how the Eagles just got Rube the Cube a pass just by having a 3rd String WR say something stupid and having it recorded.
I like what the, Sixers are doing. Confession: I liked the Bynum trade last year too. Obviously that didn't work out. But in 2011-12 the team overachieved to be mediocre. 2012-13 team was worse. Some talent, but at best complementary players. Blow it up and start over, look ahead to a strong 2014 draft.
Phils aren't in such dire straits, and different sport. They don't have to blow it up, but for crying out loud do something with the pieces that you can. Two years after being the best team in baseball, this situation is a disgrace. I don't understand why RAJ still has a job, and how the media here, who is as tough as they come, are giving him a pass.
Rube turned down the Yankees' offers for MY and Chooch.
We're quick to judge, but 7/31 is but one benchmark.
Maybe RAJ can turn the ship around. But do we want him to?
Let it sink and let someone else rebuild it instead?
Someone with a vision for the future.
Wow, I was hoping something was going to happen. Well I guess what you see is what you get and right now it isn't good.It's not even .500
There's a good piece today on why Amaro failed to make any trades yesterday:
But this is from the comments, on the rebuild already in progress:
– they haven't traded a single prospect worth anything since the first Pence trade.
– they had the strongest draft in a decade
– there are currently (if you count Revere who is hurt) 4 regulars 1 starter and all but Papelbon in the bullpen with less than two years major league experience on the roster. the other guys are Chooch, Jimmy, Hamels, Chase and Howard, and two guys who are one year placeholders instead of long term free agents
– they haven't spent more than $8mm per year on ANYONE in free agency since December of 2011
– MAG was the first foray into a big internatonal signing, which has worked magic for Texas, Oakland and LA.
– they've added through draft or trade: Morgan, Martin, Revere, Joseph, Simon, Lino, JP Crawford
– guys they DEVELOPED are playing in Philly with Franco on the way
That's more than a good piece, it' s an excellent piece. I really enjoy reading Joecats's work.
And you forgot the most important comment – BP's GM ratings by WARP. Shocking stuff.
Wow. Incredible.
Again…this is directed to this guy "Chuck A" who's posting with MY name. GET YOUR OWN HANDLE, BRO!! I appreciate your comments on here but it would be nice if you actually had the decency to post with your own name…and if your own name is the same as mine then COME UP WITH SOMETHING ELSE!!
And for all the rest of you who are my blog friends (not blog bullies!) … I always post with my avatar so as to completely distinguish myself. I thought those avatars were kind of silly when the new site was launched a few years back…but now I see the value in them.
Catz' piece was interesting… I'm not giving Ruben a free pass because I think he should have done something (and at this point, anything is better than nothing). Maybe he gets something done via the waiver route but if he doesn't, I'll call this trade deadline a failure.
There were more valuable/movable pieces out there than Michael Young… and nothing happened. I think that the current state of baseball is such that unless you're a clear cut World Series contender with a solid team, there is too much to lose in trading prospects for the opportunity to play in a one-game playoff or a short-series AND if you're a bona fide contender, you don't HAVE to do anything (you can be reactionary in your moves). It's a stale market, for sure. I mean, let's say the Phillies were closer than they are… do you trade a Jesse Biddle because you're in the mix? Probably not… best case, you end up as the top wild card and win the playoff. That's great. Your reward is to play the top seed in a short series with your rotation out of sorts… not optimal. I think that the teams that SHOULD be buyers are the ones towards the top that appear to be turning the corner and there really aren't too many of those… Baltimore (who was very active) and maybe Pittsburgh (although they still have some holes that are being patched in their rotation and at certain positions but they probably can't really afford to trade prospects and the Cardinals are right there). It's a strange market…
I know I wouldn't sell the farm for a chance to play in a one game playoff. It makes no sense. I think they need to make the first "round" at least a three gamer. That would change trade deadline dynamics.
In fact, if you think about what Ruben said last night on TV, and what I heard some other GM's say on MLBN, this month could be the most active for trades despite the waiver process, because teams want more time to see how close they really are. Can buyers be relatively assured of missing the one game playoff? Knowing that would add impetus to make deals IMO.
"anything is better than nothing" ??
Not sure I agree with that. Why do something just for the sake of doing it?? That makes no sense to me. I sort of felt the way you do a few days ago…that Amaro had better make a move, ANY move. But in thinking about it further, analyzing it, watching the events of yesterday unfold…it became pretty clear to me that holding out for the best possible deal, not bending, was the right course of action. Why on earth should he have traded somebody and gotten garbage back in return?? Just for the sake of making a deal.
He was in a tough spot this July. A few weeks back they were clearly moving towards sell mode. Then they teased us all by climbing back into it so they really had to put the brakes on any possible moves…and rightfully so. Why sell if your team just won 9 of 13 against contending teams?? They HAD to wait at that point. If they hadn't gone on that mini run before the All Star Break I wonder if Papelbon would have gone to Detroit?? Or M Young somewhere?
I'm still of the belief that Michael Young will be traded. He gave them too little time to work out a deal with the Yankees after announcing that he would go there. I think they'll try to slip him through waivers to the Yankees. No other team will claim him, because of his NTC, sort of like Cliff last year.
And that's fine with me. Let him play 1st right now. Keep showcasing him. Asche needs to be given a chance to play. MYoung at first and if he's traded then Frandsen can play there. If Asche clearly shows he isn't ready then put Frandsen at 3B and play Nix at 1B. I don't think any of those combinations are gonna hurt the team any worse than they are hurting right now.
I'm in the camp that believes Michael Young's AB's would be better served given to Cody Asche… I like Michael Young and he's a good player – probably gives us a better chance to win (than Asche) but Young won't be here next year and we're wasting our time worrying about winning now because we're not getting back in it with what we've got. If you think that Cody Asche might be able to help this team down the road, regular AB's right now are important… big league time is critical. Look what happened to Dom when we decided to use him as a part-time player… until he had the opportunity to adjust to big league pitching, he was lost. Once they FINALLY gave him the reins, he was able to do the things that he needed to do to be successful.
I agree that Rube was put in a precarious position but he should have had deals lined up… he should have had things ready to go because anyone with half a brain could look ahead and see 6 in a row against the Tigers and Cardinals. Realistically, the death knell was losing Revere (and then Dom, although the momentum had already begun to shift at that point). Rube knew that it was a huge blow – he said as much – but he's just not a seller. In his heart of hearts, he's a believer… he's a fan of this club just like us and unfortunately, he was too loyal and sat on his hands too long. He has made a lot of moves to hedge against this aging process (not bringing on additional free agents, not trading away talent recently and dabbling in the international markets) but at the end of the day, he can't pull the trigger on sentimental moves – he's having a real tough time cutting ties with the guys that brought us five consecutive division titles. At this point, I wonder how we'll ever get out of this spiral… At a minimum, it's safe to say that Doc is probably gone next year so we need a #3 starter, we have no real talent coming up and Utley/Rollins aren't getting any younger and we still have to figure out RF and 3B (and catcher if we let Chooch walk… which he probably won't want to do). We won't be able to plug all of those holes and we can't expect more out of most of the players we've got. We absolutely need Howard and Hamels get their acts together, we have to hope that Revere and Brown progress and we have to hope that we can find some guys that can help us right this ship in a hurry.
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TCL > July 2013 Issue > The Tribal Wills Project at DU Law
About the Author
Lucy Marsh been teaching law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law for forty years. She teaches Trusts and Estates, Property, and Civil Procedure Law, and runs the Wills Lab, which she created approximately twenty-five years ago—firstname.lastname@example.com.
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With help from friends at the Colorado Supreme Court, the Governor's Office, the Department of the Interior, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and the Southern Ute Tribe, law students from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (DU Law) recently left the classroom behind and headed to the Four Corners area to provide pro bono legal assistance on the reservations. It all began with a letter from John Roach, Fiduciary Trust Officer for the Southwest Region of the Department of the Interior. Students at DU Law and I responded.
Because of recent federal legislation, tribal members now have more need for wills than any other group in the country. The American Indian Probate Reform Act (AIPRA)1 provides that, in many cases, the property of tribal members who do not have wills in place will descend in a form of primogeniture—that is, everything will go to the one oldest child, the one oldest grandchild, or the one oldest great-grandchild. It is quite possible that nothing will go to the surviving spouse.
As a result, wills are a necessity. There are two major problems with this. First, there are almost no lawyers available to help tribal members write wills. Second, there is a strong cultural taboo among tribal members against writing wills or even speaking of death. So, the Tribal Wills Project needed the assistance of many people.
From Wills Lab to Tribal Wills
The Tribal Wills Project started off as an extension of the Wills Lab, which I have run for more than twenty-five years at DU Law. Student participants of the Wills Lab write wills and related documents for low-income people in the Denver area. Each student works under the direct supervision of one member of a group of excellent volunteer attorneys.
The Tribal Wills Project turned out to be a great deal more difficult than the Wills Lab. This primarily was due to (1) the complexity of the federal law itself; (2) tribal customs discouraging the writing of wills; and (3) the physical distance between Denver and the Four Corners area, which is where Colorado's only two reservations—the Ute Mountain Ute and the Southern Ute Reservations—are located.
I called for help from the experts. Colorado Supreme Justice Greg Hobbs agreed to help, and put me in touch with Ernest House, Jr., who is the Executive Secretary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs and a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Jon Asher, Director of Colorado Legal Services, offered lots of good advice, and put me in touch with Steve Moore of the Native American Rights Fund, who in turn put me in touch with attorney David Armstrong, Director of the Indian Law Office for Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. in Wausau, Wisconsin. David has been running a program similar to the Tribal Wills Project for three years, for students who come out to Wisconsin from Columbia Law School.
John Roach flew up from Farmington, New Mexico for an all-day brainstorming session on creating a program related to writing tribal wills. Ernest House and John Roach contacted the tribal leaders on both reservations. Dianne Van Voorhees, Director of Metro Volunteer Lawyers, and Lindsey Webb, pro bono co-coordinator at DU Law, shared their expertise, and we got the program started. It was a remarkable success
Training Commences
During the weeks before the students and I traveled to the reservations, we had four intensive training sessions. John Roach and Ernest House gave a joint presentation in which John covered the details of the AIPRA and Ernest told us about important traditions of the Tribes. Justice Hobbs and his law clerk, Daniel Cordalis, a member of the Navajo Tribe, taught us about the history of tribes in Colorado—a lecture for which attorneys received CLE credit. David Armstrong flew out from Wisconsin and gave a day-long session for students and attorneys on drafting wills for tribal members. Then, Jon Asher and Dianne Van Voorhees gave us practical advice before we set off for the Four Corners.
Putting the Plan Into Action
Both tribes generously donated rooms for the students in their respective casino hotels. DU hosted a dinner Sunday night on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation, at which tribal leaders welcomed and addressed the students.
At 9:00 on Monday morning, we began working with clients to draft appropriate wills. Although it had been predicted that we might get no more than one or two clients during the week, it turned out that we completed a total of sixty-six wills during our one week in the Four Corners area. We also brought back a few particularly complex wills to the school to be completed later.
On the last two days of the project, recent DU graduate, Paul Padilla, provided excellent assistance. Paul gave up two days of his law practice in Durango to help students with their will-drafting. He also helped to check every word of every document beforehand, making sure that it was properly executed by the client.
The students did manage to get in a bit of vacation activity during the week. On the morning we moved from the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation to the Southern Ute Reservation, we stopped for a brief tour of Mesa Verde, lead by one of the students, Joseph Risch, who had worked at the national park during previous summers.
By the end of the week, a remarkable group of young students had successfully been brought into the fellowship of those who do pro bono service for the community. We have high hopes that the Tribal Wills Project, having now taken root, will grow robustly. Anyone interested in helping this program to expand is invited to send an e-mail to Prof. Lucy Marsh at firstname.lastname@example.com.
1. The American Indian Probate Reform Act, Pub. L. No. 108-374, became effective for probate matters in 2006.
Bring Our Young People In!
We're on the verge of Spring,
Bring our young people in!
Throw open the schoolhouse doors,
Let the Four Corners shine on them!
Light of Hogan doors opening East,
Light of the Pine and Mancos Utes
Light of the San Luis People's Ditch
About to gurgle a Sangre de Cristo.
Hang out the welcome sign of a good snowfall,
Adorn the frame of each of their dwellings
Mind and heart, meek and wild,
grand and challenging.
Front to back ranges, spine of the Continent
North to south ranges, pack them well,
Pack them on our backs if we must!
And when their limbs are strong enough
Will them on their way, there's nothing
We can do that isn't given us to do
To help them along, that isn't given us
To do, to help them along.
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