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Mr. and Mrs. Brandon (Tara) Mitchell
Tara Elizabeth Newberry and Brandon Ronald Mitchell were united in marriage on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at First Presbyterian Church in Concord, N.C.
The bride is the daughter of Irvin and Sara Newberry of Concord. She is the granddaughter of Rona Newberry of Concord and the late Guy Newberry, and Bruce and Bobbye Byrd of Pensacola, Fla.
The groom is the son of Ronald and Kim Mitchell of Portland and Dan and Tracy Roemer of Mayville. He is the grandson of Ronald and Sandy Mitchell of Portland and Carole Faust of Mayville.
The bride was escorted by her father and wore a strapless Impressions Couture ivory gown with a sweetheart neckline, accented by a purple sash and a ribbon design on the tulle skirt. She wore an elbow-length veil and pearl and crystal earrings and necklace by the Bead Lady. She carried a bouquet of lavender phalaenopsis orchids, white and lavender roses, Queen Anne's lace, and purple moonlight carnations.
Serving as maid of honor was Emily Evans of Durham, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids included Wendy Perdue of Concord, sister of the bride; Carly Mitchell of Dewittville, sister of the groom; and junior bridesmaid Rachel Perdue of Concord, niece of the bride. The attendants wore tea-length purple dresses, and carried bouquets of moonlight carnations, lavender alstromeria lilies, baby's breath and roses.
The best man was Aaron Delcamp of Brocton, friend of the groom. Groomsmen included Andrew Manzella of Charlotte and Matthew Swank of Dunkirk, friends of the groom. Ushers were Irvin Newberry, Jr. of Huntsville, Ala., brother of the bride; Garrett Perdue of Concord, nephew of the bride; and Alex Davis of Dewittville.
Officiating minister was Reverend Thurmond C. Plexico. Wedding directors were Malinda Barbee and Janet Patterson.
Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Pat Graham Crowe. Soloist was Jeffery Price.
A reception hosted at the Vintage Motor Club at Gibson Mill followed the ceremony.
The bride graduated from Concord High School in 1999 and is a 2003 graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. In 2006 she graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Fla. Prior to marriage, she practiced law with the firm of Fleet, Spencer and Kilpatrick, PA, in Shalimar, Fla.
The groom is a 2005 graduate of UNC Charlotte. He is currently serving in the United States Air Force.
The couple traveled to the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon. They will reside in the Baltimore/D.C. area.


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Incredible Thailand
Bangkok, Ayuttaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai plus Phuket Island & Angkor Wat optional extensions
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|Itinerary at a Glance
Incredible Thailand
|Depart USA
|En route
|Bangkok & Ayutthaya
|Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Phitsanulok
& Sukhothai
|Sukhothai, Phayao &
Chiang Rai
|Chiang Rai
|Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle
& Chiang Mai
|Chiang Mai
|Chiang Mai
|Phuket Island Extension
|Bangkok & Phuket
|Phuket, Bangkok, USA
|Angkor Wat Extension
|Bangkok & Siem Reap
|Siem Reap, Bangkok, USA
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|Price Includes
|Bangkok, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai. Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, Bang Pa In Summer Palace, Wat Rong Khun, & Wat Prathat Doi Suthep. Optional extensions to Phuket Island & Angkor Wat
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Give us 15 days and we'll give you Thailand, one of the top travel destinations in the world. We've created this Thailand escorted tour for travelers who don't want to miss a thing, traveling by coach from Bangkok in the south all the way to Chiang Mai in the north in order to see it all.
And you'll enjoy this comprehensive journey at an amazing price, including airfare, great hotels, lots of guided touring and every bit of the mystique, adventure and beauty imaginable in one country. You'll encounter an ancient, fascinating culture, friendly, welcoming people, gorgeous, peaceful countryside and bustling, modern cities, and the most amazing shopping—unbelievable bargains included! Once you experience this magnificent destination for yourself, you'll understand why we call our tour "Incredible Thailand."
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Depart USA. Check in for your overnight flight to Thailand via Taipei.
Day 2: En route. Cross the International Dateline and lose a day. (You will recover this day on the return leg of your trip.)
Day 3: Bangkok. Arrive in Bangkok this morning. After customs formalities, transfer to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Take time to rest from the long journey.
Tonight, enjoy a Thai Set dinner at Supatra River House Restaurant. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this beautiful two-story traditional Thai house is the former home of Khunying Supatra Singholaga, a leading advocate of women's rights in Thailand. Its contemporary decor blends perfectly with the traditional architecture, and the views of the River, Grand Palace, and Wat Arun are spectacular. Accommodations: Dusit Thani. Dinner provided.
Day 4: Bangkok. This morning, visit Bangkok's number one 'must see' attraction, as well as Thailand's most important landmark - the Royal Grand Palace. Your guide will take you on an in-depth journey through Thailand's history and royal heritage, where you'll be amazed at the grandeur and majesty of the building and its throne halls. This is also where you'll be treated to a special visit to see the mysterious Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. At Wat Po, founded in the 17th century and the oldest temple in Bangkok, you'll view the amazing Reclining Buddha, whose face depicts the attainment of Nirvana and whose feet are inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
The afternoon is at leisure to explore Bangkok on your own, or join other locally available optional excursions. Breakfast provided.
Optional Excursion: In the afternoon, take you to Bangkok center. Temples, along with the monarchy, are the fabric that binds together the national identity that is Thailand, and some of the most interesting of Thai temples are found in Bangkok. Your tour of Bangkok's temples begins at Wat Trimitr where you will view the 700-year-old Golden Buddha, the largest in the world weighing approximately 5 tons. You'll also visit Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the "Marble Temple" and one of Bangkok's most important tourist attractions. Built of white Italian marble, it is a wonderful example of Thai temple. And Wat Arun, the magnificent temple of Dawn with its 79-meter pagoda or 'prang', built in the Khmer style.
Day 5: Bangkok. This morning's tour will first take you to the Pak Klong Talaat, the colorful flower market where you will see many of Thailand's exotic flowers and orchids. Then continue to Thonburi Klongs (canals) to experience an exhilarating boat ride along the bustling Chao Phraya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long-tailed boat. This is where you'll see the traditional way of life, far removed from Bangkok's modern skyscrapers. Visit the Royal Barge Museum to see the beautiful barges used by the King of Thailand on state occasions. Drop off at the River City Market for shopping on your own or return to your hotel. Breakfast provided.
Optional Excursion: Asiatique the Riverfront is themed according to the city's architecture of old, and features a very distinctive atmosphere. Divided into several sections, the Charoenkrung District counts over 1,000 boutiques, the Town square combines Eastern and Western culture with a variety of eateries, beer gardens and an outdoor activity square, the Factory District is set in a 100 year-old refurbished saw-mill with over 500 fashion stores, and finally the waterfront highlights the unique setting, with international restaurants, wine bars and panoramic view of the Chao Phraya. Return to the hotel on your own.
Day 6: Bangkok.Enjoy a final day at leisure in Bangkok. Join an optional tour, or visit one of the many bustling markets.
Optional Excursion: First visit a unique countryside market along the railway tracks in Samut Songkram. First we stop at an amazing country market along the railway tracks then we visit the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tha Kha, one of the many floating markets in the area. We take a fascinating paddleboat journey through the klongs and stop to enjoy a glass of coconut sugar syrup with a friendly local family before another boat ride to visit Buddhist temples and Rama II Park with it's the Thai style Pavilion Museum
Day 7: Bangkok & Ayutthaya. Depart to Bang Pa In Summer Palace that was built by King Rama IV at a time of growing European influence in Thailand. Explore the majestic royal mansions and visit Wat Nivet Thammapavat, a gothic inspired temple beside the river.
Continue to the beautiful ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. King U-Thong founded the city in 1350 as the capital of his kingdom of Siam. By 1700, Ayutthaya had as many as a million inhabitants, making it one of the largest cities in the world at the time. But in 1767, the city was invaded and destroyed by the Burmese army. Magnificent ruins of the old city still remain, and archaeological excavations continue. Visit the most important of the ruined temples, Wat Yai and Wat Chai Watanaram. Accommodations: Kantary Hotel Ayyutthaya. Breakfast provided.
Day 8: Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Phitsanulok & Sukhothai. Drive through the beautiful countryside past fields of rice paddies to Lopburi and Phra Prang Sam Yot, regarded as Lopburi's chief landmark. Like many sites in Lopburi, Phra Prang Sam Yot is overrun by monkeys, so hold on tight to your baseball caps, sunglasses and scarves. Depart to Phitsanulok, this town served as the Siamese capital for 25 years and was also the birthplace of King Naresuan. Today it is a busy, dynamic city and one of the larger of Thailand's provincial towns. Visit the Bronze Case Factory where a huge range of bronze Buddha images are cast using the 'lost wax method' which visitors can observe.
Continue to Sukhothai, which in 1238 became the first truly independent Thai kingdom, where the Thai culture, language and alphabet originated. Accommodations: Sukhothai Heritage Resort or Sukhothai Treasure Resort & Spa. Breakfast provided.
Day 9: Sukhothai. Depart to Sri Satchanalai, the northern outpost town of the kingdom of Sukhothai, built by King Ramkamhaeng. En route, visit a small village in the Sukhothai area. See how village elders make hand-made cloth and carve wooden toys.
Continue to Sri Satchanalai and visit Ko Noi Thuring, consisting of some 500 kilns which were the center of Sukhothai's famous 14th and 15th century Sangkhalok pottery manufacturing. Visit the main sites of the Sukhothai Historical Park, covering the period known as the golden age of Thai history. The park contains almost 200 ruined chedis in remarkable condition. Return to your hotel in Sukhothai. Breakfast provided.
Day 10: Sukhothai, Phayao & Chiang Rai. Depart for Phayao, a rural lakeside province surrounded by beautiful mountains and valleys dotted with fascinating religious sites. En route visit Wat Rong Khun, also known as the "White Temple". A lifetime project of artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the temple has a fine blend of traditional Buddhist art with contemporary themes and is decorated with small pieces of mirrored glass which add substantially to its dramatic beauty. Continue to Chiang Rai. Accommodations: The Imperial River House Resort and Spa. Breakfast provided.
Day 11: Chiang Rai. Today, travel to the Doi Tung region, 6500 feet above sea level, visiting various hill tribe villages, such as Akha, Shan and Lahu. In 1987, the Doi Tung Development Project was established by the King's Mother's Initiative to protect the forest which was partially destroyed, eradicate the cultivation of opium and encourage farmers to use sustainable agricultural practices. Visit the Mae Fah Luang gardens, and then continue to Wat Phrathat Doi Tung, a sacred hill top shrine, regarded as the holiest sanctuary in the Chiang Rai area. The temple was built in 911 AD and according to tradition, the left collarbone of Lord Buddha is enshrined in the twin pagodas. Return to Chiang Rai in the late morning.
The afternoon will be at leisure to explore the town of Chiang Rai on your own. This evening is the perfect opportunity to stroll around the local night market. Enjoy bargaining for local handicrafts, souvenirs and other products. Breakfast provided.
Day 12: Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle & Chiang Mai. After breakfast, continue to Chiang Saen, a small town on the bank of the Mekong River, on the border with Laos. A boat trip on the mighty Mekong takes you to the Golden Triangle, the place where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. Then, depart Chiang Rai and drive to Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand, separated from the Burmese border town of Thakhilek by a small river also called Mae Sai. Take a stroll through the local market where you'll find jade and other Burmese jewelry and handicrafts.
Continue through mountains, valleys and the lush landscape of northern Thailand to Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city, often called "Rose of the North" because of the abundance of flowers that thrive in its cooler mountain climate. In the evening join your fellow tour members at a local restaurant. After dinner, each couple will receive a Khum Loy (fire balloon) to launch for good luck. Accommodations: Kantary Hills Hotel. Breakfast & dinner provided.
Day 13: Chiang Mai.This ancient city boasts many of Bangkok's amenities, including excellent food and accommodations but without the frenetic pace of modern city life. From its origins as a small northern town, it has become a city representative of modern Thai culture with a beautiful personality of its own characterized, in part, by the many temples found here.
This morning is dedicated to an authentic experience in Buddhist philosophy. Travel by trishaw for an exciting view of the town ending at a covered market, where you will purchase food, sweets and flowers. Continue to Wat Ket, a temple rarely visited by tourists in a picturesque setting. Observe the monks in prayer and after the ceremony, you will be able to offer your food and flowers to the monks and be blessed.
Later, continue to Wat Phra Thad Doi Suthep, built in 1384, and is, one of the most revered temples in all Thailand. Inside the cloister of the temple, you will see one of the most sacred stupas. Walk around the compound and admire the many bells and statues of Buddha.
Return to Chiang Mai for an afternoon of leisure, or optional sightseeing. Breakfast provided.
Optional Excursion: Chiang Mai is famous for the quality and uniqueness of its local handicrafts. Visit Sankampaeng outlets of Thai silk and cotton looms, paper and umbrella-making factories, the Celadon kilns with their exquisite traditional-fired stoneware, lacquer wares, teakwood carving, jewelry, and silverware factories. This half day tour shows you how high quality Chiang Mai factories produce their crafts and give you an idea of what you can buy and take home as souvenirs from Chiang Mai.
Day 14: Chiang Mai.This morning you will visit an elephant camp for a first-hand look at the important role elephants have played in every aspect of Thai life, from ceremonial purposes to warfare, transportation and farming. See the elephants taking their morning bath in the stream, before starting their daily training and work. You may be able to feed them bananas or sugarcane, their favorite treats. Later, enjoy an elephant ride through the countryside, up and down hills and in the river – a true highlight of your tour! Later, visit a beautiful orchid farm to see how these lovely and prized plants are expertly and artistically cultivated.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to continue your explorations on your own. Or, treat yourself to an optional, Lanna style spa treatment or learn to cook Thai food. Breakfast provided.
Optional Excursion: Baan Thai offers its customers the opportunity to learn how to cook real Thai food in a traditional Thai setting, with skilled and friendly teachers who can impart the secrets of Thai cooking to you in a fun atmosphere. By actively preparing a variety of Thai dishes, you will boost your cooking skills and knowledge. At the end of class you will be delighted by your own prepared meal which will be served as dinner
Day 15: Bangkok/USA. Bid farewell to Thailand as you transfer to the airport to board your flight to Bangkok, and then your return flight to the USA via Taipei. Or, take advantage of your already-included international airfare and join our optional extensions to Angkor Wat and Phuket Island! Breakfast provided.
Phuket Island Optional Extension
Take advantage of your already-included international airfare and enjoy a luxurious and relaxing stay on Phuket Island, Thailand's most famous resort.
Day 15: Bangkok & Phuket. Today you'll fly to Phuket. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Accommodations: Cape Panwa Hotel & Spa. Breakfast provided.
Day 16 & 17: Phuket. Two full days at leisure to relax, shop or tour this scenic island, Thailand's largest. Phuket and the 39 smaller islands to the southeast are studded with tropical forests, mountains, gravity-defying limestone formations, and pristine beaches, surrounded by coral reefs and the aquamarine water of the balmy Andaman Sea.
With warm, humid weather year-round, you'll enjoy plenty of sun-drenched days lounging on the beach and all manner of water sports, including jet-skiing, parasailing, surfing, scuba and snorkeling. Most of the dive locations are suitable for all skill levels, and the waters abound with colorful coral forests, tropical fish and other marine life, including leopard sharks, moray eels, octopus and turtles.
Phuket is also the sailing and yachting center of Thailand and adjacent countries, with several races and regattas happening throughout the year. And in the unlikely event that you can pull yourself away from the beach, you'll find opportunities to ride horses or elephants, hike, mountain bike, and even golf. Afterwards, unwind at one of the many spas or one of the excellent acrobatic, theatrical or cultural shows.
Join an optional tour to the breathtaking Phi Phi islands, filming location of The Beach. Take a trip by boat and bus to Phang Nha Bay and to the limestone spire known as "James Bond Island" famous for its role in The Man with the Golden Gun.
Phuket is a melting pot of Buddhists, Thai-Chinese, Muslims and even sea gypsies, whom you'll find warm and welcoming. The west coast of Phuket was hit severely by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, but the resilient people have quickly rebuilt, and almost no evidence of the damage now remains. Breakfast provided.
Day 18: Phuket, Bangkok, USA. Enjoy a final day at leisure. Later today, transfer to the airport for the short flight to Bangkok. Continue to the USA via Taipei, arriving in Los Angeles later today. Breakfast provided.
Angkor Wat Optional Extension
Take advantage of your already-included international airfare by joining our extension to Cambodia for a special opportunity to visit Angkor Wat, a massive complex of temples that ranks among the most fascinating religious sites in the world.
Day 15: Bangkok & Siem Reap, Cambodia. Transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor Archaeological Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park contains the ruins of more than 1000 stone temples dating from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Accommodations: Borei Angkor Hotel. Breakfast provided.
Day 16: Angkor Explorations. Built by the Khmer civilization between 802 and 1220 AD, the temples at Angkor and the great city that surrounded them represent one of mankind's most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements. The structures you see today are the surviving remains of a grand religious, social and administrative metropolis whose other buildings—palaces, public buildings, and houses—were built of wood and are long since decayed and gone.
Satellite photographs reveal Angkor to have been the largest preindustrial city in the world, with an urban sprawl of 3000 square kilometers (the closest rival is Tikal in Guatemala, at most 150 square kilometers) and supporting a population of up to one million people. Mysteriously abandoned in the 15th century, the Angkor site remained largely cloaked by the forest until the late 19th century, when archaeologists began to clear away the forest and embark on a long restoration process that continues today.
After breakfast, begin your explorations at the mysterious royal walled city of Angkor Thom. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight that most visitors never forget, with each of its surreal towers topped with four giant, barely smiling faces, staring out in the direction of the four points of the compass. The faces, which depict a Khmer royal ruler as a Buddhist deity, are identical, but the staggered height of the towers and the different viewpoint of each keeps the design from appearing repetitious. You are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic gaze of those faces, through half-closed eyes, staring out from a remote time in history.
After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the temples of the Small Circuit. The most famous is Ta Prohm temple, built in the mid 12th to early 13th centuries. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found, overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground, giving it the most mysterious atmosphere of the temples in the Angkor area.
Continue to the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and the history of the region. Breakfast & lunch provided.
Day 17: Angkor Explorations. This morning's excursion takes you to three early-era temples of the Roluos Group: Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei, built by King Indravarman I and his successor in the 9th century.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the "Citadel of Women" of Banteay Srei and Bantay Samré, considered to be the birthplace of Khmer classical architecture. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner provided.
Day 18: Siem Reap, Bangkok, USA. Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Bangkok. Continue to the USA via Taipei, arriving in Los Angeles later today. Or, continue on our optional Phuket Island Extension. Breakfast provided.
We booked this trip instead of going to Hawaii for our honeymoon. It was less expensive to fly half way around the world and stay for 3 extra days than what it would have cost to go to Hawaii. As for the trip, it was by far the best trip of my life. Lek, our guide, is a wonderful person; very accommodating, friendly and seemed to genuinely care about making our experience enjoyable. Thailand is an amazing country that combines beautiful scenery, a unique culture, friendly people, a good nightlife, and is very inexpensive. What more could you ask for? We are looking to book our next trip (Africa) and are definitely looking at Friendly Planet.
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wow, looks freakin' awesome ... seriously.do you deliver ?
Thanks CB, sorry no delivery service at this time. Dine in only.
I tried I still cannot get over the fact just *how* fast those pies baked ! amazing !
Can you post some pics of the LBE set up as well? Just curious.
Chau- those pies look ok. Did you use any oil, can you up the hydration rate any? Just kidding, they look super.Let us see that bad boy oven you have created....Are we allowed to guess on the recipe? Well, here is my shot. Caputo, 70%HR (includes 10% starter @ 50/50) 2% salt. Pinch ADY, bulk at room temps 5 hours. Balled 2 hours.I am happy for you to have a new oven none the less. How close was the "recipe"?
Chau knowing your desire for a same day fermentation and the love of local ingredients, I will ammend my shot: Caputo/Cactus flour 50/50, 81% HR (water, aloevera juice, agave nectar)..... Oh hel Chau, just post what you did if you don't mind. I know you hate 'recipes' and since you have hand kneaded for a year, it will be impossible for the average person to reproduce, but give it up.
Yawn When you consistently post such magnificent crumbs, it's a little difficult to get excited Is this your homemade mozz, made from the Belgioso curd?
Chau - great looking pie! I don't see how we will be able to take advantage of the "dine in" option, but I have a better idea. How about several of us pitch in and buy you a ticket to Tampa? Either Bob or I will host. Think about it.Compatta - love the rotisserie!Dave
Chau...one of the best looking pizzas cooked in an LBE that I have seen. With your dedication I know they will only get better.Loving the set-up of your LBE.....the whole LBE phenomenon has a really cool McGuever-ish meets Q (from James Bond) type of appeal to it! --K
Perhaps someday if I achieve such a level of mastery that flour, yeast, salt, & water scatter at the mere mention of my name, then I'll take you up on the offer. Chau
I would love to see what results you would yield if you owned a coal/wood fired oven. Have you ever considered opening a pizzeria?


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Watershed, Public Tour Property Donation
MAYVILLE – Unseasonably warm temperatures and an abundance of wet and snowy woodland were no deterrent for those who turned out for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy's New Preserve Celebration Tour.
On Saturday, the wetlands recently procured by the CWC proved to be aptly named for those who participated in the walkthrough.
The new CWC property, which constitutes 30 acres, is composed primarily of forested swamp land. The property runs adjacent to Big Inlet, a creek which eventually empties into Chautauqua Lake's Hartfield Bay. According to John Jablonski, the CWC executive director, Big Inlet is the fourth largest of the tributaries entering the lake.
The site conserves part of the Elm Flats wetland feeding and serving as the floodplain for Big Inlet. Approximately 940 feet of Big Inlet's main course meanders along the eastern edge of the property. It also contains successional hardwood forest, hemlock-northern hardwoods forest, shrub swamp, red maple hardwood swamp, and shallow emergent marsh habitats.
This land is now part of the Chautauqua Watersheds Tributary Preserve System. It is downstream from CWC's 83-acre Elm Flats Wetland Preserve north of Lawson Road in Mayville.
"This is the largest wetland in the entire Chautauqua Lake Watershed," said Jablonski. "I think there are about 400 acres of wetlands between (either side of Lawson) road. As an organization, we're trying to conserve the stream quarters that feed the lake by making sure there are buffers filtering the water getting to all the streams. Topsoil nutrients, when they get to the lake, can fuel the algae growth and heavy duty plant growth that has people up in arms every summer. We would ideally like to conserve much of the wetlands."
The land, which had been used as a farm pasture until the 1950s, was donated to the CWC by longtime members, Ted and Deborah First. Jablonski explained that the property will remain largely untouched by the CWC but there are plans to make it accessible to the public.
"(The purpose of the CWC) is to conserve lands of the highest ecological, scenic and hydrological value across the county. Our motto would be to, 'Create healthy landscapes through healthy waters,' because the water runs from the landscape. And if you can have the land in a condition to provide clean water, then you can help control the plant and algae growth within the lake."
According to Jablonski, the CWC hopes to construct the preserve in similar fashion to that of the Jamestown Audubon Society. It wants to create a small parking area off to the side of Lawson Road, a looping trail through the property, some interpretive signage to instruct visitors about the property and its various types of flora and fauna and one or two wildlife observation decks or blinds alongside the creek.
"(The preserve) will be open for public use from sunrise to sunset, and we're pleased to have it because this is part of the watershed," he said.
The CWC has conserved approximately 800 acres of land at locations throughout the county in addition to the Chautauqua Lake Watershed. They include parts of the Lake Erie Watershed, parts of Cassadaga Creek and the land from the middle to lower sections of Cassadaga Lake.


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Darlene Dighton, 81
Darlene Dighton, 81, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2013 at her home in Mesa, AZ. He body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at the Sunland Springs Chapel in Mesa on October 19, 2013. Darlene was the daughter of Edward and Emma Pruismann of Webster City, IA. She was born on June 29, 1932. After graduation, she worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. During Darlene's career her accomplishments included being the first woman maintenance tester in the state of Iowa, test center supervisor in Marshalltown, IA, Supervisor of Cable Center in Des Moines, IA, and Supervisor of Installation Center in Marshalltown, where she retired after 31 years of service. She was a member of American Business Women, Sigma Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, American Legion of Union, IA, Moose Lodge of Marshalltown, and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. On February 11, 1978, she was united in marriage to Leo Dighton at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. They remained in Union until they retired permanently in Mesa in 2005. She is survived by her husband Leo, sisters Henrietta Johnson of Kalona, IA, Anna Coppes of Burlington, IA, and brother Frank Pruismann of Belleville, IL, one step-daughter Janet, 3 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Mark. Memorials may be made to Infiniti Hospice of Mesa, AZ, or the hospice of your choice. One of Darlene's most memorable accomplishments during retirement was a hole-in-one during Couples Golf. Darlene was loved by many and we will miss her dearly.


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Donation Drive
Thank you to all of the Jam Cruise guests that brought supplies for School of Life through the Positive Legacy donation drive. We collected a great amount of supplies to donate to the School of Life (SOL) while visiting Roatan, Honduras.
Day of Service & Cultural Connection
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Blue-tongued lizards are the largest members of the skink family. Skink lizards have overlapping scales that are usually smooth and contain small plates of bone.
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The Eastern Blue-tongue is silvery-grey with broad dark brown or blackish bands across the back and tail. Individuals on the coast usually have a black stripe between the eye and the ear which may extend along the side of the neck. The Blotched Blue-tongue is dark chocolate brown to black with large pink, cream or yellow blotches on the back, and a tail banded in the same colours.
The Eastern Blue-tongue can grow to almost 600 mm in total length, of which about 360 mm is head and body.
The Eastern Blue-tongue occurs throughout much of New South Wales, west to about Cobar. In the Sydney region, the Eastern Blue-tongue occurs on the coastal plain and in the lower Blue Mountains.
Blue-tongues usually live in open country with lots of ground cover such as tussocky grasses or leaf litter. They shelter at night among leaf litter or under large objects on the ground such as rocks and logs. Early in the morning blue-tongues emerge to bask in sunny areas before foraging for food during the warmer parts of the day. Like all lizards, blue-tongues do not produce their own body heat, and rely on the warmth of their surroundings to raise their body temperature. Blue-tongues maintain a body temperature of about 30°C - 35°C when active. During cold weather they remain inactive, buried deep in their shelter sites, but on sunny days they may emerge to bask.
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Blue-tongues eat a wide variety of both plants and animals. Blue-tongues are not very agile and the animals they eat are mostly slow-moving. Their teeth are large and they have strong jaw muscles so they can crush snail shells and beetles.
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When threatened, blue-tongues turn towards the threat, open their mouth wide and stick out their broad blue tongue that contrasts vividly with the pink mouth. This display, together with the large size of the head, may frighten off predators. If the threat does not go away, blue-tongues may hiss and flatten out the body, making themselves look bigger. A frightened blue-tongue may bite if it is picked up.
If handled roughly by their tail, Eastern Blue-tongues, particularly young ones, may drop the tail. The tail stump rapidly heals and a shorter regenerated tail grows back after a while.
Life cycle
Female blue-tongues give birth three to five months after mating, between December and April. The Eastern Blue-tongue usually gives birth between December and January. The Eastern Blue-tongue is able to breed every year if it has sufficient food but other species of blue-tongue may often skip a year.
The embryos develop in the female's oviduct with the help of a placenta, which is as well-developed as that of many mammals. At birth, the young eat the placental membranes, and within a few days shed their skin for the first time. The young are ready to look after themselves straight after birth, and disperse within a few days.
Of all the blue-tongues, the Eastern Blue-tongue has the largest litters and the smallest young; up to 19 (but usually about 10) young are born, each measuring 130-140 mm in total length and weighing 10-20 g.
Eastern Blue-tongues probably become adults at about three years of age when they have a total length of about 400 mm. Blue-tongues are long-lived. Several captive animals have lived for 20 years, and they may live much longer.
Mating and reproduction
Blue-tongues live alone for most of the year, but between September and November males pursue females and mating occurs. At this time, males may fight aggressively among themselves. Mating may be rough, with females carrying scrape marks from the male's teeth.
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Reptile ticks are commonly found on blue-tongues; they attach under the scales and in the ear canal. They do not normally attach to mammals, and are not known to cause paralysis. A number of nematode worms parasitise blue-tongues, and may sometimes be seen in faecal pellets. Again, these worms normally only parasitise reptiles.
In the bush the major predators of blue-tongues are large predatory birds (such as Brown Falcons and Laughing Kookaburras) and large snakes (including the Eastern Brown Snake, Red-bellied Black Snake and Mulga Snake). Feral cats and dogs also eat blue-tongues.
Young blue-tongues are easy prey for suburban dogs and cats, as well as predatory birds like kookaburras. Most young blue-tongues in suburban gardens probably do not reach adulthood. A few adult blue-tongues are also killed by large dogs, although the thick bony scales of the adults protect them from many animal bites.
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Unfortunately, blue-tongues will eat snails and slugs poisoned by snail baits and can be poisoned themselves. Care should be taken in using snail baits and insecticides when blue-tongues are living in a garden. Blue-tongues can squeeze through small holes in and under fences, and garden pests can also cross fences, so chemicals used by neighbours can also affect your blue-tongue.
Look out for blue-tongues when mowing long grass! They will try to escape the lawn mower by hiding in the grass rather than running away. Blue-tongues like to bask on warm surfaces, and black tar roads which warm up quickly in the sun "lure" many to their deaths.
Economic/social impacts
Adult blue-tongues adapt well to suburbs where there are large backyards with plenty of shelter. They rapidly become used to human activity, and may live in the same place for many years. Rockeries, horizontal pipes and the cavities under houses are favourite hiding places; sunny paths and lawns provide basking sites. Plenty of food such as snails, slugs and caterpillars is usually available in gardens, and a blue-tongue in the garden will help to keep down the number of snails and plant-eating insects.
Danger to humans and first aid
A bite from an adult blue-tongue can cause pain, break the skin and leave a bruise but there is no venom and hence no long-term ill effect. However the bite site should be cleaned with a mild disinfectant, as with any animal bite.
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- Ehmann, H. 1992. Encyclopedia of Australian Animals. Reptiles. Australian Museum and Angus & Robertson, Sydney.
- Greer, A.E. 1989. The Biology and Evolution of Australian Lizards. Surrey Beatty & Sons, Sydney.
- Weigel, J. 1988. Care of Australian Reptiles in Captivity. Reptile Keepers' Association, Gosford.
- Wilson, S.K. & Knowles, D.G. 1988. Australia's Reptiles: A Photographic Reference to the Terrestrial Reptiles of Australia. William Collins, Sydney.
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The President's Forum with Young African Leaders ended yesterday. The three-day conference left my colleagues and me with great admiration for the 115 men and women who came to the United States from 46 sub-Saharan African countries to share their visions and ideas with us and with each other.
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Based on what we heard from the participants in this Forum, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale told the delegates that we have also decided to organize a follow-on summit in Africa during the first quarter of 2011. It will take place on a single day, in multiple regional locations across Africa. American representatives will be invited to travel to Africa to participate, and we will use technology to further expand participation in both Africa and the United States.
The Department of State has also launched an "Apps 4 Africa" effort. All over Africa, we will look to expand opportunities for technical innovators and program developers to come together with civil society leaders to develop technical responses to social challenges.
As I told the delegates that I met, "Africa is in my heart." I have served in Africa twice -- from 2002-2004 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and from 2006-2009 in Windhoek, Namibia. My family and I love the continent, and my oldest daughter even rooted for Ghana in the FIFA World Cup. I was truly gratified that I knew all of the young leaders chosen to represent Namibia.
The delegates are now making the long trip home to reengage with youth communities all over Africa and to put in motion the plans and visions that they discussed with President Obama, Secretary Clinton and each other in Washington, D.C. As time passes, I hope that they will recall something I said to them at the end of the discussion focused on their goals for the future of Africa:
"You make me proud to know you. You make Africa proud. In 20 years time my two daughters will be the same age as many of you. At that time, I fully expect that a number of you will be presidents in your countries. I would be delighted if my daughters were able to attend the President's Forum with Young American Leaders, in Africa, 20 years from now!"
Isaac L.S. in Nigeria writes:
I attended the African Investment Forum Accra, Ghana in February 2010. In a intellectually-provoking paper on "Capacity Building and Skills Development as Prime Mechanisms for Africa's Socio-economic Transformation: Lessons from ACBF's Interventions,†the Executive Secretary of the Africa Capacity Building Foundation stated, amongst others, that with globalization and the transition to a knowledge economy, capacity development is imperative — especially to allow for the exploitation and utilization of experiential knowledge, intellectual capital and indigenous knowledge assets.
I have spent sleepless nights pondering on the root of poverty in Nigeria, nay in Africa. Why is it that despite our vast natural and human resources, Africa has remain without any doubt the most poverty - stricken and underdeveloped continent on earth? It is a heartbreaking paradox that should continue to the haunt the psyche of every African.In answering such questions, we in Nigeria have invariably focused on the mechanical and structural issues. We are prone to believe that eradicating poverty is a matter of logistics, putting in the right projects, with the right support system with sufficient resources and with appropriates management efficiencies in place. That is all good, but there is more.
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Bob -Here's my two cents. I know there are those who will disagree with me on this point, but my own experiments and experience lead me to stand firm. Same-day doughs are inherently less flavorful than those that get extended fermentation. I don't have a lot of experience with starters, so I can't speak to that, but if there's a subsitute for time to develop flavor, I haven't found it yet. I don't do the long cold ferment because it's more convenient; it's not! I will say this: All-Trumps is great for the Glutenboy dough. It goes longer in the fridge, stretches easily, and browns beautifully. If you're determined to do a same-day dough, which I know is unavoidable due to convenience at times, try a preferment on the counter with the yeast and only part of the flour. I've never had really exciting results (despite the encouraging scent of fermentation from the mix), but maybe it'll move things along a bit in the flavor department. I haven't worked with those other flours; so I can't give any opinion on how they'll perform. Please post results!!!- GB


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Nidec Corp., a leading supplier of hard disk drive (HDD) motors and other components, said on Monday that in a bid to boost its manufacturing capacities in Thailand it had leased an alternative factory located outside inundated locations.
Following the restart of operations at the Rangsit Factory and one of the Ayutthaya Factories, Nidec commenced alternative production of HDD motors at a leased factory in Rayong Province located outside the flooded areas, which is intended to temporarily substitute for the company's currently inactive Bangkadi Factory.
Nidec, which is based on Kyoto, Japan, produces hard disk drive (HDD) motors (at three factories), HDD motor components (at two facilities) and HDD base plates (at two fabs) in Thailand. In addition, the firm makes home appliance motors, camera shutters and lens units, inspection fixtures. By now, two HDD motor factories, one HDD motor components manufacturing facility and one HDD base plates making fabs are operational in the flooded country.
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by dem425 » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:40 pm
by peeker643 » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:15 pm
by waborat » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:37 am
by dem425 » Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:31 pm
by waborat » Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:51 pm
dem425 wrote:My first trip to Vegas was on my honeymoon was in 1978. We stayed at the "old" MGM (which burned down two years later and became Bally's). The highlight of the trip was playing Keno (I was very Vegas-stupid) with Redd Foxx at 3am, just him and I drinking cognac and smoking Cubans. Nice guy.
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by waborat » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:09 am
CarolinaTribe wrote:Does anyone else here have a Harrah's Total Rewards card? If not, it's a pretty good deal. I haven't gambled much @ any of Harrah's establishments, but I'm still eligible to get a free room pretty much anytime I want by typing my card # in online. According to my win/loss statement from '08, I ended up losing $200. Hotels you can book through Harrah's include Paris, Rio, Bally's, Harrah's, Imperial Palace, Flamingo, Caesar's....maybe one or two I'm missing. Anyhow, I definitely recommend getting the player's card if anyone goes out there. I haven't gambled with them in almost a year and still am able to book a free room over Spring Break in March.
by CarolinaTribe » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:23 pm
by waborat » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:41 pm
CarolinaTribe wrote: It's crazy some of the stuff you can earn and as Waborat said, you really don't have to even gamble that much.
by peeker643 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:45 pm
waborat wrote:CarolinaTribe wrote: It's crazy some of the stuff you can earn and as Waborat said, you really don't have to even gamble that much.Well, it doesn't matter if you win or lose, but you better give them some action...they care a lot more about the length and time of your wagering then anything else
by waborat » Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:14 pm
Peeker643 wrote: You and 45 friends may do really well.
by peeker643 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:55 pm
waborat wrote:Peeker643 wrote: You and 45 friends may do really well. How come it seems more like 4?
by Stu » Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:50 pm
by waborat » Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:43 pm
Stu wrote:waborat wrote:Peeker643 wrote: You and 45 friends may do really well. How come it seems more like 4?because when its you against the casino, the casino has more money so they are the likely winners in the end.if you come to the table with 1k, you have limits on how much you can lose. if you lose it all, you're done. if the casino loses 1,000, they keep playing until it averages back out.so you get up from the table when you hit a cold streak and run out of money. they dont have to worry about that. thats why even though the house edge is only a few % points, most people walk out with a lot less money than they started.
by dem425 » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:02 pm
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Doc wrote:Just booked a 4 night stay at the Paris for May 9-13 with the girlfriend. It'll be my 4th time out there, her first. It ended up not being as cheap as I wanted (prices change a good amount in the last 2 days), but she wanted to stay at the pretty one. Any thoughts on the Paris as an actual hotel? I've only stayed at MGM, the old Aladdin, and Caesars, but I've been through Paris plenty. Hoping to get a view of the Bellagio fountains, with any luck.It's been 3 years since I've been there last. Not sure if anything has changed since 2006 (outside of Aladdin's becoming Planet Hollywood), so any updates on that would be cool...like anything new to see or good shows. I'd like to get to the Beatles' Cirque du Soleil show. Probably won't gamble too much, but definitely gotta get on the craps table. My fondest memory of Vegas (outside of dinner/watching fireworks from the top of the Stratoshphere) is shooting some dice with Mike Ditka at Caesars. He rolls up with 2 or 3 pretty girls, big cigar. My buddy and I had just won some money with a hot shooter, and we quit right after she crapped out. We waited right there for our beers, and Ditka had come up to the table we were just at. We played with him for a minute, lost him a solid grand in about 5 minutes, and he bounced. But, it was fun...for us at least.
by peeker643 » Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:35 pm
by leadpipe » Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:39 pm
Peeker643 wrote:That's the way to go Doc.When you check in tuck a $20 bill between the license and the credit card. Ask her to see if there are upgraded fountain view rooms available.If there are she'll keep the $20 for herself and you'll stayin an upgraded room all trip for that $20.If there are no fountain view upgrades available you'll get your $20 back with the credit card and license.You can do this this with upgrades to suites, etc almost anywhere in Vegas.
by Doc » Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:03 pm
by 4thQtrGlory » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:54 am
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dem425 wrote:4thQTR:Much like buying a car, a trip to Las Vegas requires you to set your own personal limits. Establishing a gambling budget and adhering to it is essential. NOT practicing what I preach here has caused me to spend day 2 of a 4-day trip in my room watching the "how to gamble" primers on free TV because I blew everything the first night I was there. Decide on how much you want to spend gambling for the entire trip, then divide it by the number of days you are going to be there. If your gambling budget is $1200 and you are going to be in Vegas 4 days, then mark four envelopes days #1,2,3,4. Put $300 in each envelope and that's your gambling budget for the day. TRY (this is the hardest part) and not "borrow" from the next day (or 2, or 3) envelope. Air/Hotel packages are making a comeback in these tough economic times. REMEMBER, if you book an air/hotel package, you pay up front. You cannot get your rooms comped based on your play. That being said, ALWAYS get PLAYERS CLUB cards in every casino you gamble in. Players Cards are the way of casinos tracking your play AND getting your address to send you FUTURE OFFERS (contrary to old wives tales, casinos cannot track your bank accounts or personal/credit information through the PLAYERS CARDS). I know of a woman who plays penny slot machines. SHe played quite a bit at Ceasar's Palace and has received offers from them for FREE ROOMS. Staying Downtown/Freemont St. area may be the cheapest (Binions, Four Queens, Plaza, Las Vegas Club, Fitzgeralds, Lady Luck and my favorite, Main St.Station) but the area surrounding Freemont St. is the seediest.The Strip starts at the Stratosphere on the northern end of Las Vegas Blvd., down to Mandalay Bay on the south end. My wife is a hotel snob so I generally stay ay Bally's, Paris or Harrahs. It's also where I get the most "free" offers.Remember, in most casinos, if you are gambling (cards or slots) drinks are free, not counting a tip for the waitress. A minimum of a buck (or two) is customary. Drinks can also include middle and top shelf booze. Keep in mind, you need to be gambling heavy to get Johnny Walker Blue or Napoleon brandy. But, I have paid upwards of $300-$400 for a couple of Bailey's/Coffee for breakfast (LOL). The price for drinks in most bars to NON-gamblers is about the same as going Downtown Cleveland to the warehouse district. Look for specials (a place called Casino Royale which is between Harrahs and the Venetian ALWAYS have $1 beer special to non-gamblers.) Another specials spot is O'Sheas, a small casino/bar between the Flamingo and Imperial Palace.Some clubs at the fancier hotels require covers and the booze is outrageously priced. The strip clubs are the same althought the quality out there (Olympic Gardens, Cheetahs, Sapphire and Treasures) is outstanding.Shows...................They have shows in Vegas????????Feel free to ask any other questions I may be able to answer................Dan
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