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Town Danville Illegally Cutting Trees On Private Property
Original post made by Danville, Danville, on Oct 31, 2012
Town has no legal right to enter private property with no notice to homeowners and cut homeowners trees. There were no overhead wires or safety concerns. Town does not have easement to enter private property via tree cutting contractors they hired.
I called town to complain and got voicemail.
Geoff, you often monitor Danville Express, can you please look into this before more trees get cut.
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a resident of Danville
on Nov 1, 2012 at 7:57 am
Received a return phone call this morning from Jed Johnson of Town of Danville. He said they did not hire Atlas Tree, or anyone, to trim residential trees, and that they are going to look into this.
So if you see tree company entering your property to cut your trees, without your permission, immediately contact the Town of Danville.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 1, 2012 at 8:03 am
Do not call the Town - call the cops. These people are trespassing.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 1, 2012 at 9:15 am
Geoff Gillette is a registered user.
Good morning,
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. What happened is that Morninghome is one of the streets being covered by our Pavement Management Program this year. As part of getting the street ready for the work crews to come in, the Town brings in a contractor to trim any trees that are overhanging the right of way. The statewide standard clearance requirement for streets is 14 feet. The contractor was only trimming those trees which did not meet this standard. This is done both for public safety and for routine maintenance purposes.
In this instance, however, our contractor started prior to notifying the affected homeowners as required by contract. Once we got word from the homeowner who posted on here that it was going on, we put the work on hold until all homeowners in the area were notified.
The Town regrets that the work began prior to the notification process being completed and we apologize for the confusion.
Any other questions on the project, please feel free to contact me.
Again, thanks for bringing it to our attention.
Have a good day!
Geoff Gillette
Public Information Coordinator
Town of Danville
(925) 314-3336
a resident of Danville
on Nov 1, 2012 at 9:47 am
I guess a functional understanding of the difference between "trimming" and "cutting" trees would be valuable here.... If your tree extends beyond your property line (like over a city street) whoever owns the property it extends over can trim that part of the tree. Doesn't really sound like "private property" is the issue here.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:40 am
I just got a phone call from Town of Danville construction manager, Guillermo Santolaya, who said Jed Johnson who called me early was incorrect, the Town of Danville did hire Atlas Tree Services as part of the road pavement project. I was told that the general contractor dropped the ball, and failed to give the homeowners any notice, that their trees were being cut, although the contract the Town signed required homeowners to get 72 hours notice. Per the contract, 41 trees are scheduled to be cut. Suppose to be a certified arborist as part of the project.
Was also informed that the contract the Town of Danville signed with contractor notes that the Town of Danville and all residents and homeowners are held harmless and there is a waiver of any liability for any injuries any workers claim occur as part of this project.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 1, 2012 at 9:35 pm
And the answer still is, "Call the Cops!!" That will put an end to "Jed Johnson" being incorrect and the "general contractor dropping the ball."
Get law enforcement involved as soon as these trimmers show up. It's still trespassing unless you receive prior notification.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 2, 2012 at 4:09 pm
We've had the trees near the edge of our property trimmed by the city or contractors, which I liked because a) it was free and b) it ensured that tall trucks passing underneath would not damage them.
However, we were certainly notified ahead of time, so I can understand how it might be strange to find this happening when you came home.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 5, 2012 at 9:25 am
I would not be happy if I were not informed, however, the town is within its rights to trim trees in the right of way. Most homeowners do not bother to trim trees that are overgrown and too big and overhang in the right of way and can cause damage to vehicles that get swiped by them. There are many instances of this thruout Danville and many other towns. Homeowners should be glad that it is being done at the taxpayers expense and not them having to come out of pocket which is why it is being done in the first place!
a resident of Danville
on Nov 5, 2012 at 3:25 pm
So, if it's done at taxpayer expense it doesn't cost you anything?
a resident of Danville
on Nov 5, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Try hiring a tree trimmer or arborist who carries insurance (because we all know a right leaning fellow like you would never, ever hire someone who uses undocumented laborers, right Rick?), and see what that costs you compared to your dollar-twenty cents worth of city tax.
Or, hire someone who doesn't, and see what happens the first time one of the workers falls out of a tree, or drops a branch through someone's car roof, or your house.
Thanks for the input Rick; I know you foam at the mouth anytime anyone brings up the word tax, but it's still a bargain in my book. There are plenty of things the City of Danville does that make me very unhappy, but this is not one of them.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on Nov 5, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Please forgive the following, as it is at risk of being a sanctimonious parable, but after reading this thread I was reminded of a family our church helped after a record breaking deluge in Concord 3 years ago. The water was pouring into her kitchen ceiling because her gutters had not been cleaned in years. As I was up on the roof I said I was sorry this was happening to her and her response was..."I am just grateful I have a home, I will get that roof fixed". Great attitude with 4 inches of water in her kitchen. Point being, if we are luckly enough to have a house here, and maybe a tree got too big and it encroached on public access it is not the end of the world to have it trimmed. That tree will be here long after us I bet...especially aged town council members running for re-election...ooops I got political, could not resist.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 5, 2012 at 8:20 pm
SNAFU if you know what that stands for. This is bureaucracy at it's finest. No one knows what either hand is doing and our tax dollars pay for the incompetence and there is nothing you can do about it. Kind of comforting isn't it?
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Question 1 of 30
In the United States, the word "steak" is most commonly used to refer to which sort of animal flesh?
Beefsteaks are prized for their flavor and nutrition. High-end steakhouses draw crowds with the best cuts.
Question 2 of 30
Tenderloin is also known by what other name?
filet mignon
Filet mignon, one of the best cuts of beef, is also called "chateaubriand" or simply "filet."
Question 3 of 30
What is the most common cooking method for beefsteaks?
Grilling, whether over charcoal or gas flame, is one of the most popular methods for cooking a steak.
Question 4 of 30
What is one of the shortcomings of skirt steak?
It is tough.
The fibrous nature of skirt steak is evident at a glance; it must be cut very thinly to counter its chewiness.
It lacks flavor.
It is overly fatty.
Question 5 of 30
Why is the filet mignon cut thicker than most other steaks?
because it has a smaller shape
The shape of the filet makes it smaller than many steaks, so butchers compensate by cutting them into thick pieces.
to maintain its tenderness
to maximize its flavor
Question 6 of 30
True or false: Beefsteaks are almost always cut perpendicular to the grain of the meat.
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Question 7 of 30
Which cut of steak is often used to make beef jerky?
chuck steaks
cube steak
round steak
Round steaks are often too tough for many diners, so they're frequently used to create delicious beef jerky.
Question 8 of 30
How is Salisbury steak created?
from connective tissue
from lamb
from hamburger
Hamburger is smashed into a steak shape in order to make Salisbury steak.
Question 9 of 30
With regards to steak preparation, what is "swissing"?
trimming the fat
Swiss steak is so named because it is full of holes from the tenderizing process.
Question 10 of 30
The Kansas City strip is more commonly known by what name?
beauty cut
New York strip
New York (or KC) strips typically have a strip of fat on one side and a full beefy flavor.
Question 11 of 30
Chuck-eye steak is often considered a more affordable version of which cut?
With its plentiful marbling and intense flavor, chuck-eyes are often an overlooked cut.
prime rib
Question 12 of 30
A dish called London broil typically uses which cut of steak?
round steak
London broil isn't consistently applied to a specific cut, but when it is, it is often round steak, particularly in the U.S.
Question 13 of 30
True or false: A porterhouse steak is also called a "T-bone."
The unmistakable triangle shape of the T-bone includes a T-shaped bone running through the center. A porterhouse, however, will typically have more meat and less bone than a T-bone.
Question 14 of 30
What is the minimum width of the tenderloin section in order for a T-bone to be classified as a porterhouse?
.75 inches (19 millimeters)
1.25 inches
Any less than 1.25 inches and butchers must classify the cut as a T-bone instead of a porterhouse.
2 inches
Question 15 of 30
Why are some steaks dry-aged?
to add flavor via mold growth
to make them safer to eat rare
to make them more tender
As the steak ages, the connective tissue breaks down, making it easier to cut and consume.
Question 16 of 30
Why can steak be served rare, unlike so many other meats?
It doesn't usually harbor human illnesses.
Unlike chicken, for example, steak doesn't create a haven for germs that make people sick. Proper handling, of course, is still required.
It has antibacterial properties.
It is just as risky to eat rare steak as any other undercooked meat.
Question 17 of 30
For the best results, you should generally cook a ranch steak to what level of doneness?
If you cook a ranch steak past medium, it may turn into a tough and inedible piece of shoe leather.
Question 18 of 30
Flank steak is cut from which part of the cow?
These steaks can be tough, so its important to slice them against the grain, otherwise you'll spend hours chewing your meal.
Question 19 of 30
Delmonico is another name for which cut of steak?
New York strip
The heavily marbled rib-eye cut is known for its intense juicy, beefy flavor.
Question 20 of 30
Dry-aged steaks are usually aged for a minimum of how long?
three weeks
The minimum is about three weeks, and some will age for up to six weeks.
six weeks
nine weeks
Question 21 of 30
What aspect of hanger steaks makes them so desirable to some diners?
the great flavor
It is similar to flank steak and has full flavor that many people enjoy.
the incredible tenderness
the color
Question 22 of 30
"Butcher's heart" is another name for which steak cut?
bottom round
ball tip steak
Ball tip steaks aren't as tender as some cuts, but they are cheaper and packed with beefy flavor.
Question 23 of 30
What often happens to round steaks when you grill them?
They dry out.
These are very lean cuts that often dry out when cooks attempt to grill them.
They fall apart.
They burst into flames.
Question 24 of 30
From which part of the cow are sirloin steaks cut?
the back
Cut from the rear, sirloin steaks are typically divided into several other steaks, such as the top sirloin.
the belly
the rib
Question 25 of 30
Chicken-fried steak is made from which cut of meat?
Salisbury steak
cube steak
Usually made from top sirloin or top round, cube steaks are mechanically tenderized to make them more edible.
restructured steak
Question 26 of 30
Rib-eye steaks are cut from which portion of the meat?
prime rib
Prime rib, when not cut into rib-eye steaks, often contains a good amount of fat and may be served with the bones, too.
Question 27 of 30
Rare steak is cooked to what temperature?
about 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius)
A rare steak has a temperature of about 130 degrees, whereas a well-done steak comes in at around 165 degrees.
about 145 degrees Fahrenheit
about 150 degrees Fahrenheit
Question 28 of 30
True or false: Bottom sirloin has plenty of marbling.
Bottom sirloin is tougher and leaner than many of the choicer steak cuts.
Question 29 of 30
Top blade steaks are often called what?
prime rib
flat iron steaks
Many people consider flat iron steaks to be second only to filets in terms of tenderness.
bottom sirloin
Question 30 of 30
Which cut is actually considered a roast?
clod steak
prime rib
If it's cut before cooking, it's rib-eye; if it's cut after cooking, it's prime rib, a type of roast.


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Six hundred nineteen students voted in the election Nov. 1-2, which was conducted through the Banner ASAP online information system.
A provision to restructure SGA and ratify a new constitution passed with 83 percent of the votes. Five hundred eight students voted on the provision, which now must be ratified by the UTSA vice president for student affairs, the UTSA president and the UT System vice chancellor.
The election results were approved Nov. 3 by Jennifer Malaer, SGA election commissioner; John Kaulfus, SGA adviser and executive director of the University Center and student activities; Barry McKinney, SGA adviser and associate director of student activities; and Marlon Anderson, SGA adviser and coordinator of leadership development and SGA.
Vice president-internal election results
Mark Este -- 221 votes or 36.71% of students voting for this position
Bill England -- 118 votes or 19.60% of students voting for this position
Jon Paul Hybner -- 158 votes or 26.25% of students voting for this position
Krystal Amos -- 105 votes or 17.44% of students voting for this position
Write-in votes -- 0 valid votes were cast
(602 students voted for vice president-internal.)
Provision to restructure SGA and ratify a new constitution
For -- 421 votes or 83% of students voting on this provision
Against -- 87 votes or 17% of students voting on this provision
(508 students voted on the provision.)


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50 wolves taken during opening weekend
TOWER, Minn. (AP) — Hunters killed at least 50 wolves during the opening weekend of Minnesota's first managed wolf hunt, the Department of Natural Resources said.
The region's wolves were taken off the endangered list last January. Minnesota has set a quota of 400 wolves for the season, including the early hunting-only season and a hunting-and-trapping season that begins Nov. 24.
Before Saturday's opener, the DNR predicted hunters would take about 70 wolves in the early season, just a 2 percent success rate for the 3,600 hunters who had early-season licenses.
That estimate could still be close, said Lou Cornicelli, the DNR's wildlife research manager, even though hunters killed nearly half that number on the first day. That's because fewer hunters are likely to be in the woods for the remainder of the season.
"Half of our annual deer harvest comes in the first two days of the season, because most people only hunt two or three days," he told Minnesota Public Radio (http://bit.ly/SnxQJ8 ).
Wolf hunters will most likely follow that same pattern, Cornicelli said so "it would be logical to presume that the bulk of the wolf harvest would come on opening day of the deer season."
The DNR divided Minnesota's wolf territory into three hunting zones. Hunters took eight of the target of nine wolves in the east-central zone, so that will close Monday night. The northeast and northwest zones remain will open unless their target harvests are reached.
The hunt has been divisive. Howling for Wolves and the Northwoods Wolf Alliance protested in Duluth and on the Fond du Lac reservation near Cloquet over the weekend. Two other groups are planning to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in hopes of restoring wolves to the endangered list.
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" to me the depressing part of winning the superbowl is the pick order we get."
Kinda pisses me off we won't get a shot at Iowa receiver #7 Mcnutt.
this kid is hakeem nicks part 2. can play all receiver spots, has big hands, can take a hit or bounce off one and once the burners are on its hard to close in on him. hes not a low 4's 40 runner but the kid has sneaky speed.
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Former Columbia police officer on trial for assault
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Former Columbia police officer Robert Sanders went on trial Thursday for assault charges filed in 2012.
Sanders is accused of shoving and injuring an inmate in a CPD holding cell. The probable cause statement says there was a brief exchange of words between Sanders and the inmate.
A department video camera shows Officer Sanders shoving the man backward, causing him to hit the back of his head against the wall.
Sanders was then fired from the department in 2011.
Baker said when officers arrested him, he was pepper-sprayed. He said he did not remember much after that, because he could not see and there was not any water in his holding cell. Baker explained when he asked, officers said he could use the toilet water. He then went into a rant and started kicking the door.
Sanders lawyers argued throughout the day Sanders asked him to calm down and sit. But Baker did not remember that.
Other officers in the area at the time confirmed Sanders asked him the question, and they were afraid Baker was going to hurt himself. They said protocol is to put suspects in handcuffs to keep them from harming themselves.
Sander's lawyer said Baker fought with officers several times and should have been considered dangerous. He explains Sanders went in and did what was necessary to get Baker on the ground and in handcuffs. But Baker said it was completely unnecessary.
The internal affairs commander testified, saying they found Sanders did not violate procedures or polices in regards to the use of force.
Sanders has a bench trial, meaning it is a trial by judge and not a jury.


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As one of the lowest emitters of C02 among the nation's energy producers, Avista is among the greenest utilities in the country. But what exactly does "being green" mean, and why do we care about the environment here at Avista? The answer is part of a bigger story, one that we've championed for a long time, because environmental stewardship isn't just something we do, it's a part of who we are as a company.
Our vision of a greener future started long ago, with the completion of our Monroe Street hydroelectric facility on the Spokane River in 1890 and it continues today, as we lead the way in exploring clean, renewable and smart energy options.
That vision also is evident in our commitment to protect the natural resources that help provide power to people and communities throughout the northwest. When our customers flip a light switch or turn the heat on in the winter, they can be assured that the energy behind it is generated and delivered with a philosophy of stewardship. The practical, daily work of stewardship ultimately leads to a healthier environment and lower costs for our customers.
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The Constitution prohibits payments from the Treasury except "in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law." The House of Representatives claims the exclusive right to originate appropriation bills — a claim the Senate denies in theory but accepts in practice. Consequently, the Senate Appropriations Committee usually waits for the arrival of a bill passed by the House and then reports it with whatever amendments it chooses.
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My goal had been to win a championship, work toward the Hall of Fame, have my jersey retired by the team and I`d go in as a lifelong New York Giant, but I`m now resigned to the fact that this won`t happen. -- Michael Strahan, just when you think you're down...
People do not understand that the coaching staff tried to establish the run to shortened the game. The Redskins option offense is damn near unstoppable against our 4-3 front. People can say" Well Fewell should switch it up", well thats a problem when your GM do not draft linebackers or have Defensive Ends who are willingly to play other positions. We are also have problems with the speed at the position too, which is why Rolle was taking on blocks from a 270lb fullback. Jacquien Williams was a perfect fit against this defense. Blackburn came to play but Rivers and Boley were lost out there.
The Giants were able to keep RG3 off the field...but stupid penalties killed our drives. You can blame refs all you want but false starts and delay of games and intentional grounding is inexcusable. The holding calls were pretty clear too...I seen Locklear bet right off the snap with an inside move and he was holding for dear life. Beatty was getting beat around the edge too which is inexcusable because Orakpo is not there.


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Marsh, BMS partner to host Patriot Day blood drive
BRISTOL, Tenn. - It has been a dozen years, but the memory of nearly 3,000 people perishing in terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania remains vivid for anyone who experienced that traumatic day in person or on television.
On the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia residents will have another opportunity to show the country's resiliency, remember those whose lives were lost, save future lives and honor the nation's military.
Marsh Regional Blood Center is again partnering with Bristol Motor Speedway to hold its eighth annual blood drive to commemorate this anniversary. The event, called the Tri-Cities Patriot Day Blood Drive, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the speedway's north entrance.
"No one will ever forget what happened 12 years ago, but something positive emerged that day when so many people came to our donor centers to give blood," said Don Campbell, Marsh Regional's director. "That tradition has continued in subsequent years and produced amazing results at last year's drive. We urge everyone in the region to recognize the power of giving the gift of life by donating at this year's event."
The first 100 donors will have a chance to drive on the race track and receive Bristol Motor Speedway gift bags that contain hats, miniature cars, coupons, programs and posters. Donors can also register for a chance to win two tickets for the Tennessee Titans-Indianapolis Colts game on Sunday, Dec. 1, in Indianapolis. Marsh Regional will provide 9/11 memorial T-shirts.
Last year, Marsh Regional collected more than 150 units of blood and set a record for the most units of blood donated in one day. This year's goal is 200 units.
"We are humbled to be able to play a small role in such a worthy cause," said Jerry Caldwell, executive vice president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway. "To be able to provide a central location for this is the least we can do. There were many people that day 12 years ago who asked themselves, 'What can I do to help?' They still can help by giving blood."
To donate blood, individuals must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
Donors with an O-negative blood type are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient. For information about this event, please call Marsh Regional at 423-652-0014. For information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 423-224-5888 or visit www.marshblood.com.
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Admit it. You all saw this one coming. While there are some books from 2012 that we haven't got around to reading yet which could have given some on this list a run for their money (Prophet and Manhattan Projects spring to mind), there was only ever one book that was going to top this list, and that's Hawkeye. It's done more in six issues than some series manage in six years.
On paper, this project was in serious danger of being a dud. Fraction's form at Marvel has been inconsistent at best, Aja was never going to be available for every issue, and historically, Hawkeye has proven unable to support a title. His last solo series died after eight issues, while his recent team-up series with Mockingbird managed only six. Expectations were low. So it was a double surprise when Marvel put out one of the best superhero series, not just of the year, but of the century. If it lasts long enough, maybe even of all time.
That's because Hawkeye isn't just entertaining, although it is that. It's also experimental and aesthetically coherent in ways that few comics are. It's got all the spirit and originality that Marvel's best runs display – Lee and Ditko's Amazing Spider-Man, Gerber's Howard the Duck, Claremont and Byrne's X-Men. Comics this good don't come around very often, and when they do, you cling to them and hope the ride never stops. They're the books that cast a shadow over everything that follows. There are enough techniques and ideas in Hawkeye to keep an entire decade of writers and artists inspired for years to come. You're going to see them again and again, and each time you'll remember where you saw them first.
Somehow, what Fraction has managed to do is metabolise the slicker-than-thou, medium-bending action of Casanova into a Marvel Universe superhero title. Aja displays a complete mastery of the page (it's tough to imagine anyone else cramming 20+ panels onto a page and still make it look so fucking gorgeous) while guest artist for issues 4 and 5, Javier Pulido, proves that a lighter, Kirby/Steranko-influenced style can work just as well, illustrating a hotel gang war like it was a 40s screwball comedy and somehow maintaining the tone. Colourist Matt Hollingsworth, meanwhile, is the best example of what the right colourist can for to a series, complementing the pencils with deliberately limited palettes, never overwhelming them.
The basic idea behind Hawkeye is a simple one: he's the man on the street who's an Avenger in his spare time. Sometimes, that means he's dealing with extortionist landlords. Other times, it means he's being abducted from a rooftop cookout by SHIELD. The series reads like an action movie about a street-thug turned secret agent, as the unflappably down-to-earth Hawkeye and his Girl Friday Kate (also code-named Hawkeye) bicker and fight, as much with each other as with the villains they're trying to defeat. The book's pace is relentless, but it never seems like a slight read. Every panel and piece of dialogue seems to do two jobs at once. It's dense, but not fatiguing. Simple but not facile. It's not a gritty series, but the character study is intense and realistic. When Hawkeye thinks he's falling to his death, he's not sarcastic or scared: he apologises, even though no-one can hear. It's a subtle reminder of the context of everything Hawkeye does. Of his practical, hands-on, one-day-at-a-time approach to achieving the redemption that he doesn't feel he deserves, and doesn't realise he's already attained.
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Three area youths qualified for the National High School Rodeo in Rock Springs Wyoming
Three young women recently attended the Minnesota High School Rodeo Tournament and qualified to move on to the National High School; Rodeo going July 14-20. One was even crowned Queen of the Minnesota High School Rodeo.
Jessica Hanneken
Pine River-Backus High School Junior Jessica Hanneken said she wasn't confident when she entered the Minnesota High School Rodeo Queen competition. She had never entered the contest before, but she said it was probably her personal interview that got her crowned.
"I'm glad I did it now," Hanneken said. "I hope to do well, I hope to represent our state. I don't know how well I'm going to do. I don't know these other girls, but I'm going to try to do my best, and hope for the best."
Hanneken's personal charm is also responsible for other winnings.
Hanneken's grandfather had sent her an advertisement from a South Dakota newspaper. In it was an offer by a South Dakota rancher with a pregnant prized mare.
"One of his mares got into the stud pen and got pregnant at about a year and a half old and had a premature filly. They thought it wouldn't' sell well at auction so they decided to give it to a child for Christmas," Hanneken said.
The rancher asked for any interested children to write a letter explaining why they should recieve the horse. Hanneken decided to write.
In Hanneken's letter she said that she already had a "lonely" horse and would feed and brush them every day at 5 a.m.
Whatever else she wrote, Hanneken was one of over 60 children to explain why they deserved the filly, but she was the only one to win. She named the horse Minnie. That very same horse helped her win MN High School Rodeo Queen.
Hanneken has even placed 4th in team roping at the event, thus qualifying her for the National High School Rodeo in two events.
Hanneken will be joined by her team roping partner Josh Cronquist, his horse Jet, her queen horse Minnie, and her roping horse Jackpot.
Sami McGuire
Hanneken will have local competition at nationals, because Sami Mcguire from West of Backus and her team roping partner Gannon Gustafson also qualified at the state rodeo by placing 3rd.
McGuire participates in multiple rodeo events, including barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, and team roping. This is not her first year going to nationals.
"Last year I won the breakaway roping for state and I got 14th at nationals," McGuire said. "I did really good there, I would have placed probably 3rd in breakaway in the world, but with my last calf I broke the barrier (and received a 10 second penalty)."
McGuire's success is largely due to sheer practice. She often spends three hours a day practicing her roping, and during the winter months she continues practice inside of a large barn on her parent's property.
McGuire said she began riding horses when she was only five years old in Missouri. She said that she became really active in rodeo when her family moved to their current farm.
"I was into it before, but now it's like my entire life," she said.
McGuire said that a large part of her success is also due to the people around her, including her partner.
"I have a really good partner. If he's on his game he normally catches every one," McGuire said.
She also thanked her parents, Mike and Teresa McGuire.
"They do everything. They come out and practice with me when it's 100 and some degrees out and they deal with the mosquitoes that are biting us when we are trying to practice, and they are there for emotional support when I'm having a breakdown," she said.
Joessa Giesen
Joessa Giesen, a senior living in Pequot Lakes, will also be competing in nationals, but she will not be participating against Hanneken or McGuire. That's because Giesen placed 4th in barrel racing.
Giesen is a regular at nationals. She said she has qualified every year since she was in grade seven. In grades seven, eight and ten she qualified in pole bending. In all but grade seven she has also qualified in barrel racing.
Last year Heart, her horse, was injured just before nationals, so she was forced to ride a brand new horse for nationals.
"I didn't place, and in the poles I knocked. So it didn't go well last year," Giesen said.
She is hoping to do better this year.
"He's been running pretty good, and he's healthy, so it should go pretty good. We'll see," she said.
Giesen has been exercising her horse in preparation, but she doesn't practice barrel racing much.
"I don't practice my events a lot. I just exercise my horses to keep them in shape. I don't want to burn them out on the pattern because they get pretty sick of it," she said.
Giesen said that horses that have been burned out on a pattern often are hard to coax into a ring for competition, so barrel racing horses are often just given exercise to keep them in shape.


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Nov. 3, 2013, marked the end point for a two-year mission for a group of individuals at AOL. Our feet hit the pavement beginning in Staten Island as we fought the bitter cold and wind running across the Verrazano Bridge – through the lively streets of Brooklyn – into the borough of Queens – down the three miles of Manhattan's party central 1st Ave. – into the quiet streets and bridges of the Bronx and then back into Manhattan for the torturous (and hilly) final four miles to the finish line...and we did it – all 26.2 miles for Rory!
This mission started back at the beginning of 2012. The AOL Sales Team started out the new year with a Sales Conference kickoff during which I won the first Rory Wheeler Courage Award. Rory was a former colleague in the Detroit office who lost a 20-month battle with cancer on July 25, 2011. Winning the Rory Wheeler Courage Award was one of the proudest moments of my professional career. I had never felt so proud and honored in my life, and although Rory and I had never worked directly with one another – I knew this award would impact my life in some intangible way.
I began a rapport with Rory's parents Bob and Karen as well as his wife Kristen and after each email and conversation, I felt a lingering need to ensure that Rory's memory would live for years to come in a way that helped people, in a place that's special in nature and by doing something Rory would have loved. With that, I worked with the Ronald McDonald House in New York City in my efforts to "pay it forward." I created a NYC Marathon team to raise money for the operating costs of the house and renovations of their music room. Knowing Rory's love of music, I thought this would be the best place for his spirit to live on.
I recruited 29 AOLers from across four offices in the U.S. and our training began. Some of these runners knew Rory, knew of Rory or didn't know him at all – yet they were all committed to putting a lot of their personal life on hold to run this race for a great cause. Amid much anticipation, the 2012 NYC Marathon never happened due to Hurricane Sandy but the troopers on the AOL Marathon Team committed to training yet another year. In the end, I'm proud to say, with a handful of injuries, 22 of us ran and this AOL Team in total raised more than $115,000! (Our team site is still live.)
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Kenneth Jansson; Kelsey Kennedy; Feliz Pomerantz & Donald Rugama
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Brad Elders; Chris Greenberg; Megan Heck; Liz Martinez; Paul Repola & Eva Rose
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#1 Sun 06 Jan 13 2:24pm
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Indoor herb plants
I am trying to keep a selection of herbplant on my kitchen windowsill. The problem is they dont last long, they are supermarket bought ' live ' plants & transferred to larger pots to allow for growth,(as ALWAYS pot bound when bought), I water them about once a week & not to much. they seem to go dry & shrivel after about a month. Can anyone help me to stop loosing them. OK, they only cost about �2 -3 a plant, but just a month.....
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Re: Indoor herb plants
The herb pots that are groen in the supermarkets are hot house grow and I have found that they dont always ast too long in the , i the summer months I get then to last longer by planting them in the garden.
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Re: Indoor herb plants
Second what mummza says, though I've been able to "Keep" Basil & Mint growing on the windowsill...none of the other "tender" herbs survive more than a few days....
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Re: Indoor herb plants
Be glad you have space on your windowsill and start them from seed. I have found that I can't grow enough to keep up with the amount I want to use
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Its good that you have some space for such things to do.Its nice and helthy thing to do.
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I often grow supermarket basil and mint and thyme quite successfully. When you re-pot them, make sure they are really wet; soak them in water for a little while before hand so you can tease the roots apart gently and then re-pot them. Make sure they are warm and have plenty of light and water as needed. Mint and basil like to be moist; thyme can dry out a little. Good luck xx
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Re: Indoor herb plants
Like the others, I've had no trouble keeping supermarket basil, coriander and parsley alive on the windowsill, but only in summer. They can't stand the lack of light in winter - especially the basil, it seems.
I've also grown a lot of different herbs successfully from seed on the windowsill. The only ones I've had no success with are chives and garlic chives. I think their narrow leaves mean they need more light and are better grown outside. A window box would probably do the job.
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Georgian Parliament backs new PM
Less than a week after former Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili resigned from office, Georgian Parliament on December 29 backed former Foreign Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili as the new head of government.
Georgia's parliament confirmed Wednesday former foreign minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili as the country's prime minister, six days after Irakli Garibashvili's surprise resignation from the post.
«The parliament has approved the new government by 86 votes to 28,» Parliament Chairman David Usupashvili stated.
AFP reports that the only change from the previous lineup is the appointment of 34-year-old Mikheil Janelidze to replace Kvirikashvili as Foreign Minister, and the decision will be put to President Giorgi Margvelashvili for formal ratification.
Addressing lawmakers ahead of the vote, Kvirikashvili, 48, announced his cabinet's «focus will be on economic development and ensuring people's wellbeing», pledging to push ahead with the ruling Georgian Dream coalition's policy of seeking closer Euro-Atlantic ties, while also trying to improve relations with Russia.
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Linda @ 2017-05-29 23:29:50
I disagree, naturally. Nationality is based on grandparents, ie, to be English you have to have grandparents born in England - this was the ruling for non-English immigrants in 1950-60s, you can however be british regardless of where your grandparents are born so long as you yourself are born in Britain, etc. And unfortunately, if groups of foreign descent are acting against interests of the host nation it will be reasonable for host nation to take steps to rid themselves of the problem. UKIP MP flagging up this treachery (Manchester) as punishable by death penalty.
Zerry @ 2017-05-29 22:33:44
Interesting. I wonder if Skele & other similar ones are rather incompetent in doing business without bribery?
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News report published in a section of news media says that the UK Home Minister has expressed unhappiness to the US on 24 May 2017 or around over leakage of the information regarding the terror attack in Manchester , England. The sharing of intelligence information was , however, later reportedly resumed. At the same time around 28 May 2017 , German Chancellor , Angela Merkel is reported to have indicated that Europe can no longer completely rely on US in the wake of election of Donald Trump. Precisely related to these developments obviously having US in focus , readers may like to know this Vedic astrology writer's alert for US in article -- " Astrological probable alerts for US in 2017" - submitted in September and published in December 2016 issue of wisdom-magazine.com. Link: wisdom-magazine.com/Article.aspx/4387/. The alert so published reads : - " The months August-September or before in 2017 may raise national issues. Postures of friendly countries are likely to trend to be less warm causing substantial concern or TURMOILS IN FRIENDLY COUNTRIES MAY IMPACT US". It seems the alert has been implied , precise and to the point as the prediction was that postures between US and friendly countries could trend for the time being not as warm as before in view of certain developments during August-September or before in 2017.
jj @ 2017-05-27 09:46:35
A silly comment. If they are guilty of something then imprison them. You can't just deport someone unless the other country is prepared to accept them, and you can't just take a different nationality because you feel like it, regardless of your parents' nationality.
Linda @ 2017-05-25 15:58:18
deport the remaining of this Libyan group whether uk born or not, take the nationality of parents.


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Tomorrow would have been my dear mother's birthday. As the temperatures cool and leaves turn, I think of the wonderful things Mama used to make in the fall. Her Fresh Apple Cake and Apple Crisp are some of the things for which my mom was noted.
The Brown Bag Dutch Apple Pie is another one of my favorites of hers. The technique for making it is interesting, but it turns out to be a great apple pie.
But if she was in a hurry, she would turn to my aunt's Easy Apple Cobbler.
If you love baked apples as much as I do, I have a recipe for them you can do in your slow cooker. My mom made wonderful baked apples but baked them in the oven.
I hope you enjoy some of my family fall favorites.
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Slow cooker baked apples
Core each apple and peel a small strip from around the top of each one (about 1 inch). Place apples in slow cooker.
Combine brown sugar, spices and dried cranberries or raisins in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Stuff each apple with filling, all the way to the top, pressing down with your finger to make room for more filling. Top each apple with a pat of butter. Pour water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours or until tender. Serve alone or with ice cream.
To bake in the oven: Follow the same recipe, but place in baking dish 8-by-8 or 9-by-13 and pour in water. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until tender.
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Bown bag dutch apple pie
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Shape crust into pie plate.
In a large bowl, toss together apples, sugars, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Pour into the crust.
Cut 1/2 tablespoon of butter into small pieces and dot over top of the apples. With a pastry blender, cut 1/2 cup cold butter into topping ingredients until the butter is in small pieces. Spread over the apples.
Place the apple pie in a brown bag, rolling the bag closed and securing with large paper clips. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour. Cool in the bag, then open. Serve warm or cold.
Easy apple cobbler
Combine the first seven ingredients. Mix gently and spoon mixture lightly into a greased 9-inch square pan. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients and spoon over the first mixture in nine equal portions that will spread out during baking. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Apple crisp
Place apples in a buttered casserole dish. Mix together other ingredients and sprinkle evenly over apples. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and brown.
Fresh apple cake
Combine sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs in a bowl and mix well. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg and add to the sugar mixture. Add flour-coated apples, raisins and nuts. Pour into a greased 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan or three greased and floured 9-inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cool. Frost with a caramel or cream cheese frosting.
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