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HOUMA � Terrebonne home and business owners will save 5 to 15 percent on the cost of flood-insurance starting this month because of actions parish officials and residents have taken to reduce risk.
�Terrebonne Parish�s higher regulatory standards, public-education outreach, buyout programs and open-space-preservation initiatives, among other activities, have earned the city lower premiums,� said Gary Jones, FEMA acting regional administrator.
The discounts took effect Oct. 1 for the parish�s nearly 20,000 policy owners.
A rating system used by the National Flood Insurance Program provides discounts to communities that pass building codes and enforce regulations aimed at reducing risk.
Terrebonne policyholders in special flood-hazard areas, places with high flood risk that include most of the bayou communities and parts of Houma, will receive a 15 percent reduction on flood-insurance costs. Other policyholders will receive a 5 percent discount. Check with your insurance agent or the parish Planning and Zoning Office to find out your discount.
Discounts are based on a community rating scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the best and receiving a 45 percent discount. A 10 is the worst, receiving no discount.
This year, Terrebonne improved its rating from 8 to 7.
Participation is voluntary. Lafourche Parish does not participate.
Terrebonne earns a better score for going out of its way to learn about flood risks and how they can be lessened, said parish Certified Floodplain Manager Mitch McDonald. Flood information is dispersed to local insurance agents, lenders, developers, engineers and people whose homes or businesses have flooded repeatedly. The parish sets up information booths about flood risks at local events and keeps a handbook full of parish flood ordinances.
Records relating to drainage issues are kept diligently, and a parish hazard-prevention and emergency-preparedness plan, among others, are enforced.
Steps residents have taken to elevate their homes have also helped, McDonald said.
�There�s elevating taking place all over the parish. A lot of places aren�t doing as much as we are,� McDonald said. �The more structures we take out of harm�s way, the better.�
The goal is to eventually improve the parish�s rating to a 6, which would give many residents a 20 percent savings on flood-insurance costs.
�Terrebonne Parish has been working on lowering these community-rating system points,� said Planning and Zoning Director Patrick Gordon. �In the planning office, we have two certified floodplain managers, (McDonald) and Lisa Ledet, and they worked diligently on trying to lower our flood-insurance premiums.�
Everyone�s flood-insurance cost is different based on his or her flood risk, home size, value and other factors, McDonald said, but the discount could provide significant savings. That�s especially true for families in high-risk communities in the southern parts of the parish, where policies are even more necessary and can cost thousands a year.
�Any way you slice it, this is a good deal,� McDonald said.
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Information and resources on the City of Scottsdale Sign Ordinance, sign requirements and restrictions, sign permit application review and process, sign inspections, and master sign programs. Select from the topics and resources below:
CASE: 1-TA-2017 (Sign Ordinance Update – Permanent Signs)
The City of Scottsdale is preparing a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that will amend the requirements for permanent signs, related provisions and requirements.
Case Information Sheet
Open House Information:
As part of a broad city-wide outreach on this proposal, the community is invited for review and comment at two Open Houses regarding this proposed amendment. Staff representatives will be available to provide information and respond to questions.
CASE: 2-TA-2016 (Sign Ordinance Update – Temporary Signs)
The City of Scottsdale is preparing a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that will amend the requirements for temporary signs, semi-permanent signs, and remove special event sign regulations from the Zoning Ordinance.
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- Submit a completed Sign Permit Application (PDF) in-person at the One Stop Shop, or online
The City of Scottsdale One Stop Shop will not process incomplete sign permit applications.
- Refer to Page 3 of 5 of the Sign Permit Application for minimum submittal requirements.
- Arizona Senate Bill 1598 (A.R.S. § 9-835(D)) requires an Administrative Review & Acceptance at the One Stop Shop of permit applications prior to a Substantive Review.
- Once the sign permit application is Administratively Accepted at the One Stop Shop, sign plan review fees are collected, and the application goes into Substantive Review.
- Substantive Review timeframe: 7 calendar days (per review).
- The One Stop Shop does not provide over-the-counter sign review services.
- After the sign permit application review is approved, the applicant is contacted by the One Stop Shop to pick-up the approved plans.
- Sign permit fees are paid in-person at the One Stop Shop.
- A sign permit inspection card is issued to the applicant.
Once a permit is issued, applicant has 180 days to obtain the first inspection or the permit will expire. Each proceeding inspection must occur within 180 days of the latest inspection. A fee is required to reinstate an expired permit.
- After the installation, the applicant schedules an inspection through the Inspection Services Department.
- A City Building Inspector visits the site to ensure the sign(s) are installed in compliance with the approved plans.
- Inspection Services Department
Most commercial developments in Scottsdale are governed by a Master Sign Program (MSP). The purpose of a MSP is to provide consistent sign design and placement standards for building and freestanding signs. All signage contained within the development are to comply with the design standards established by the Master Sign Program.
- Some developments may not have a Master Sign Program.
- Utilize the provided search options below to check if a development has a MSP.
- Always consult with the property owner or property management company to check if there is a copy the development's MSP on-file.
Master Sign Program Case File Search
Search for MS, SA or DR Case Type with 'Master Sign Program' or 'MSP' in the case name.
- MS – Master Sign Program
- SA – Staff Approval
- DR – Development Review Board
Online Map
Search an area of the City for information on master sign programs, development cases, plan reviews, building permits and code enforcement notices.
- Filter the date range. The earlier the date, the more probable search hits (ex: 01/01/1990 to today's date).
- Click on the location of the development to show a list of search hits.
- Master Sign Programs are labeled as "Cases" as indicated by a red icon on the map.
- Look for MS, SA, or DR cases with 'Master Sign Program' or 'MSP' in the case name.
Identify the case number (ex: 15-MS-2016), and utilize Case File Search to view the case online.
Visit the One Stop Shop and speak with a Planner.
Email Planning Department Staff to request a digital copy of a Master Sign Program. E-mail requests are processed within 1-2 business days.
Include the following information in the email:
- 'Master Sign Program Request' in the subject line.
- Requester's name, title/company, email address, and phone number.
- The name of the development.
- Address or Maricopa County Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) of the development.
Requests to approve new master sign programs, amend existing master sign programs, or rescind outdated master sign programs, begins with the City's Pre-Application Process.
During the pre-application process, it will be determined by Planning Staff whether the master sign program request will be reviewed through the City's Development Review Board (DRB) process or Minor Development Review (Staff Approval) process.
Process Flow Charts:
Application Fees (Refer to Pre-Application & Sign Fees):
- Application Fees (PDF)
Still have sign questions? Email Planning Staff, or visit the One Stop Shop and speak with an on-call Planner. Emails are returned within 1-2 business days.
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- Architectural & Engineering Design Guidelines
- Sign Review & Resubmittal Checklist (PDF)
- Utility Company Approval Contacts
- Sight Distance Triangles (PDF)
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- Complete List of COS Interactive Maps
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I am writing this in the country, in a house that I happen to own, wondering whether to up sticks and move here from London. It is not the most romantic bit of country to be found in England, sandwiched as it is between Northampton and Milton Keynes. But it is country nevertheless, with sheep grazing in fields of grass outside the window and with many fewer off-road vehicles about than are to be seen in London. They prefer Ford Mondeos and Vauxhall Cavaliers here in Northamptonshire, and the monstrous great machines in which middle-class London mothers drive their little darlings to school actually have mud on their tyres in this part of the world.
There is less risk here of being pulverised by an off-roader in a motor accident, which is one reason to choose the country over London. Another, of course, is that the chances are smaller here of being killed in a terrorist attack. Wherever the village of Stoke Bruerne may rank on a terrorist's list of targets, I feel it must be further down than Hammersmith, which - though possibly not regarded with great interest by al-Qaida - has always been rather popular with the IRA.
Thinking of al-Qaida, I have been wondering whether to build a full-scale replica of one of the World Trade Centre towers in the flat bit of parkland that we have just purchased in front of the house. At a quarter of a mile in height, it would look more impressive here than it ever did in New York, where it had many other skyscrapers to compete with, instead of just sheep and a few trees. And it would surely put south Northamptonshire on the map as a major tourist attraction. There is a possibility that the district council might deny me planning permission, but I don't see why it should, given that desecration of the countryside seems to be one of its favourite activities.
I am inspired in this project by the 1980s film Field Of Dreams, in which Kevin Costner, in the role of a farmer in the US midwest, has a fantasy about building a baseball pitch on his land to summon the ghosts of past baseball players. He keeps hearing a voice from heaven that says, "If you build it, they will come", and before he knows where he is, his farm is teeming with old baseball stars.
"If you build it, they will come." I can imagine my tower filling up with Wall Street bankers and stockbrokers to the great benefit of the south Northamptonshire economy. At the moment, our pride and joy is Milton Keynes, which is not even in Northamptonshire, though near enough to be a magnet for Northamptonian shoppers. Although Milton Keynes is the nearest thing in England to Los Angeles, with a multi-faith church, a multi-screen cinema, and a multitude of supermarkets and chain store branches, it doesn't really work because, unlike LA, it hasn't got enough parking places. For ease of shopping, it would be best to stay in London.
There is another form of terror that also puts me against Northamptonshire as a place to live. This is the Northamptonshire police force, which is among the country's toughest on speeding motorists. Its members deny, of course, that they are motivated by profit (all they care about is road safety, naturally), but local television revealed the other day that one new speed camera in Northampton alone has so far generated about £1m in fines, which I bet didn't disappoint them.
I was caught speeding the other day in another village near my house - according to the police, by a camera. I scoured the village for the offending camera installation, to check that it was clearly visible, as government guidelines require. The government says that speed cameras should be deterrents to speeding, rather than money-spinners. It turned out that there was no fixed camera in the village at all.
The electrician, who was round at the house this morning, tells me that it is not at all unusual in Northamptonshire to be caught speeding by policemen lurking with hand-held cameras in ditches, or by specially equipped mobile police camera vans. These vans are so well protected that its occupants feel completely safe from the rage of the mob as they film passing motorists.
One of them said on television that he really enjoyed his job, because nobody could get at him while he was inside his van. This is surely not in the spirit of the government's transparency directive. My electrician, who has been watching a lot of Afghan stuff on TV lately, says that he envies the Afghans their hand-held missile launchers. He is eager to use one against a police camera van.


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President's Blog
Read about our updates from South Africa. Blessman International exists to meet the physical, educational, emotional and spiritual needs of the people of Southern Africa, with special attention to the children of this area.
President's Blog- February 22, 2017
President's Report- January 26th, 2017
President's Report January 2017
For us at Blessman International this has been a roller coaster year with some exciting highs and scary lows. I'll start with the highs— over 100 people came to South Africa in 2016 to serve with us on short-term mission trips. I have great memories of sitting around an African campfire and sharing stories with individuals and teams from several different churches, Rotary, International Leadership Academy, Days for Girls, medical students, and nurses. Even after many years of doing this, I continue to be amazed at how fast and deep friendships grow on these incredible overseas experiences. Nearly everyone who comes and serves with us report back that their lives were changed in a significant way. We also celebrate that lives of many children and adults in South Africa have been impacted in a significant way as a result of these short-term trips. Thank you to everyone who invested in one of these life-changing experiences!
A low point for us was a frightening event. Dustin had a motorcycle accident at night and alone in the beautiful remote mountains in the country of Lesotho. With a broken leg and separated ankle, he had to ride his motorcycle to catch up with his friends for the night. The next day he rode 7 more hours to where I met him with pain medication and then drove him to a quality hospital in Johannesburg where he had surgery and his leg was put in a cast. All parents know that our children are often good for our prayer lives!
Looking forward, the vision that God has given me for the work we are doing in Africa has multiple components. Number one will be to continue strengthening our churches by taking church into the schools. The doors opened for Pastor Jonathan to preach at four local high schools once a week for 30 minutes. Hearing a solid Christian message week after week is impacting the lives of several thousand young people.
We will continue recruiting team members to come to Africa to serve with us. I believe that we will be able to grow our feeding program to provide high quality nutrition to 10,000 children each week. We will do this through a new partnership with Willow Creek Church in Chicago by assisting them with their existing feeding program.
I am praying that we will be able to expand our current water and sanitation program by drilling a few more wells and building many more quality toilets.
I anticipate our biggest growth next year will be with our farming program as we expand our current efforts to train Africans in better farming techniques and adding sustainability to our feeding program in partnership with Iowa State University, Meals from the Heartland and Convoy of Hope.
A big thank you to all of our friends and partners who pray for us and faithfully support this wonderful work that God has called us to. I am thankful that as we complete 15 years on the mission field, God continues to protect and provide for us. My health is good and He continues to fill my heart with joy!
President's Report September 2016
Our time here in South Africa is rapidly winding down. While all eyes in America are on the elections, we are busy here helping our orphans and vulnerable children survive another month. As I was driving through our village of Sekgakgapeng this weekend with our newest team, I was reflecting on how things have changed over a dozen or so years that we have been serving here.
Some things have not changed; the unemployment is still hovering around 75%. There are still too many alcoholics, and crimes of poverty. The national government remains ineffective at helping with the schools and the education of the children in the rural areas where we live and serve.
Children at our Del Cramer Children's Campus in South Africa
On the positive side of the equation, there are definite signs of hope. The Del Cramer Children's Campus and Lighthouse Christian Church are instruments of change in this community. Nutrition of the children has improved with the infusion of a half a million meals in the immediate area each year. With the educational programs at the church and child development center, 300 to 500 children's learning capacity has increased. They are hopeful of a better life in the future. With the agricultural training that we are doing, the quality of the gardens surrounding many of the homes have improved. There is more pride in the community with trash and garbage cleanups in the area around our campus. Only God knows if these positive changes will last and have a greater impact, but I am hopeful. If we can just hang on for another 6 years, we will have an entire generation of young people's lives that have been impacted. I am also hopeful that these positive changes will pick up momentum, like a rolling snowball.
The majority of this newest generation has not grown up with the expectation of going to church each Sunday, so we take the church to them. We are now having a mini- church service in 3 of the surrounding high schools each week, bringing the Good News of the Bible and Christian moral values to 2,500 students each week.
We are also taking our message into the large provincial prison in our capital city of Polokwane. There we are teaching 15 inmates a new skill of sewing. In addition to learning a valuable new job skill, they get the sense of doing something helpful to people living outside of the prison. This week they are beginning to sew washable, reusable feminine hygiene kits that we will distribute to impoverished, young ladies in the schools in our area.
Our water project with Hy-Vee and the Rotary is nearing completion. With some funds remaining from the grant we hope to drill a well at Pastor Chauke's church, property where is he taking care of 90 children in a preschool program. For the last 2 years, he has been hauling in water in containers in his own pickup to help care for these children.
New Toilets Built at a Rural School About 45 Minutes away from our Lodge
We are still in a holding pattern waiting for the Department of Education to release the matching funds that they indicated they would make available to us. This would be used to build replacement toilets in 20 rural schools. We finished a pilot program in one of these schools earlier this year to prove the department that we have the capacity to build these new waterless toilet systems.
We received some exciting news last week. In that next month, we will have our newest ambassador of God's love joining us, Blake Ricker. He has worked with us for a summer internship, many years ago, and is now hoping to come and spend many months with us getting our Alpha training up and running at our two churches.
Pastor Jonathan Preaching at Lighthouse Christian Church in South Africa
Pastor Jonathan will be joining us in the States for a couple of weeks in October, as we travel to Denver, to present our program on church planting to the LCMC International Gathering. We will also be speaking at Northwestern College, in St Paul, the following week. After that, we will speak at an international leadership conference at Lutheran Church of Hope, early in October.
Days for Girls Team Distributing Kits
Our teams are remaining strong with us now have an annual "Days for Girls" team, Rotary team and an "International Leadership Academy" team. We will also be continuing our long standing outreaches doing optical clinics, shoe clinics and Days for Girls distributions. Please pray for Beth as she goes in to have both of her knees replaced early in October as well. We appreciate all your prayers.
President's Report July 2016
The purpose of this blog today is to give a full report of what is going on in my life and the life of the wonderful ministry that God has given us.
Jim, Beth, Kelsey, Robert, and Juniper at Kelsey's Graduation
During April and May Beth and I were back in the States to reconnect with family, churches, and friends. This was very pleasant in that we got to reconnect with our daughter Kelsey's family and that includes our beautiful two-year-old granddaughter. It was such a joy to watch her grow and develop new skills daily. We also celebrated graduations of both Kelsey and our son-in-law Robert.
It was also a big blessing to attend the seminary graduation of our son-in-law, David, in Los Angeles. Our three grandchildren there have grown and matured way too fast. Our oldestgrandchild just turned 18.
Doc and Kelsey Blessman on Stockton Lake
We also had a week of complete rest and relaxation as we got to sail on Stockton Lake, in Missouri, and visit our two churches there.
I admit to still being a bit of a workaholic and the work we got done was to host our large spring gala that raised over $400,000 thanks to many of our volunteers for their hard and effective work and to our faithful donors. We celebrated 15 years in full time ministry with this gala.
We are now towards the end of a 2-month stay back in South Africa. The season is winter and I have not really enjoyed the cold weather along with the short days. One of my main desires with this trip is to launch our large project replacing the dangerous and disgusting outdoor toilets that the rural impoverished school children are forced to use. The money that we raised at the gala was primarily focused toward this program and these funds are to be matched by the governmental department of education in the Limpopo province.
First Completed Eviro Loo Toilets
Our son Dustin and his construction team have done a great job constructing a pilot set of toilets for a rural school near our Mountain View Farm. We purchased a new backhoe to help us with this project and completed the pilot project in 2 months as planned. When we arrived back in Africa in June the construction team had completed 3 beautiful brick toilet buildings housing 20 toilet stalls.
A team of 22 Americans was present to celebrate the beautiful ribbon cutting. The school had rented a large tent, had music and a catered meal. They invited the media, tribal authorities, officials from the department of education, parents, and all of the children. In essence, it was a large African party in a rural village and our team especially enjoyed the traditional African singing and dancing. At this ceremony we officially handed the project over to the school and instructed the administration and parent teacher organization how to properly maintain and care for these new toilets. With the funds we have raised from America and the matching funds from the department we hope to build approximately 160 new toilet stalls in our school district.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Unfortunately the wheels of government turn slowly, and as I write this today we are still waiting for final written approval to proceed and complete the full project. We had verbal approval 2 months ago to start the project with the pilot build but now have to wait for final written approval for the department to pay their portion of the matching funds.
One thing I have learned on the mission field is patience. In America things work efficiently and effectively. In most developing countries I have worked in, it seems like someone has poured molasses in the working of the governments. We often use the saying here TIA (this is Africa). Living and working here has been good for my prayer life.
Speaking of prayer life, on June 30th at 9 PM Beth and I were in a vehicle accident as we were driving home from Rotary. Fortunately no one was inured in the accident and we were able to drive the vehicle home. It will likely have to be in the vehicle hospital for about 3 weeks. In America it would be a few days.
The other matter for prayer is that we had a couple of break-ins. Both our personal home and Dustin and Rene's home were broken in to. Since then we have put multiple new security measures in place and we feel safe on our campus. During this time we have had five American team members living on our campus and they all agree that the peaceful atmosphere has returned to our beautiful campus.
A big accomplishment in June is that we have completed drilling 10 wells for our large global matching grant with HyVee and the Rotary. Kabelo will complete the final paperwork that Rotary requires on completion matching grant.
As part of my succession plan for our ministry we are busy establishing several new committees that will be doing a lot of the work that I have been doing and they will report to our board. Our board consists of twelve faithful Godly people who are also skilled business people willing to donate many hours of their time. We also have a great staff and board members in Africa who, with Dustin and Rene's leadership, will manage all of the projects and activities of the ministry.
Our two churches continue to grow in spiritual maturity and are changing the lives of many people here in Africa. Last Sunday Mountain View Church had a dedication service to dedicate our children to God. The entire 2-hour service was committed to dedicating these 25 children. Toward the end of the service the adults sat and washed the feet of every child in the church. They then gave each child a pair of beautiful new shoes. The pastor told me that for him this was the best church service we had ever had at Mountain View Church.
Our after school program at the Del Cramer Children's Campus remains the flagship, shinning star of all that we are trying to accomplish here in South Africa. 105 children each fed a hot meal each day and are provided with a high quality child enrichment program. There is a computer lab there for their use, a bakery for warm fresh bread, a small farming and poultry program to create job skills training and financial sustainability. The social development branch of the government funds this program with a small fee paid for each child every day that they are in the program. This program is being managed by a community board and requires a small amount of funding from Blessman Ministries. Overall this program is well managed and is employing many people from the village and at the same time provides an excellent level of care for 105 orphans and vulnerable children. Everything we do at Blessman Ministries is focused like a laser to improve the lives of children and help them to become followers of Christ.
Thank you for reading to the end. We appreciate each and everyone of you, and thankful for all the prayers that have come our way.
President's Report May 2016
Jacqueline's Journey to the U.S.
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."
-Proverbs 22:6
Our Del Cramer Children's campus is where we first established our roots in South Africa. We are building a model of immediate care and long term stability through career training and micro-enterprises. The Del Cramer center is run by our own staff and local volunteers. The center serves many capacities acting as an after school program for 100 children and is home for two of our micro enterprises. Beyond focusing on providing the children a hot meal daily and a safe place to stay in the afternoon, we go deeper providing computer training, teaching life skills, and a lasting knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Jacqueline at School in South Africa
Jacqueline Kgohloane, a 16 year old from Sekgakgapeng, is a part of the feeding center at Del Cramer. In 2011, the Del Cramer campus opened and Jacqueline came Monday-Friday to receive a hot meal. She was also a leader on the worship team for children's church on Sundays.
Two years ago we featured Jacqueline in a newsletter. At that time Jacqueline was 14 years old. Her favorite subjects in school included Math and English. She lived with her mother, Constance, her older brother, Alpheus, her older sister, Judith, and her younger sister, Sophie. One of Jacqueline's favorite things to do with her friends was play netball. Food makes her smile. She especially loves ice cream. She wants to attended college when that time comes and study to become a doctor. When asked how Blessman Ministries has helped her in the past, she answered by saying that Blessman Ministries has provided her with food, shoes and even some scarves and hats. Jacqueline comes to the Feeding Center at Del Cramer 7 days a week and receives a meal. She especially loves coming on Sunday to attend church. She said that she loves to worship Jesus.
Jacqueline with her Rotary Exchange Family
Fast forward two years and Jacqueline is now 16 years old, living in Winterset, Iowa. She was chosen to be a Rotary Exchange student and is living with Chris and Laura Bertelson and their daughters in Winterset for the next year. Her favorite subjects include Science and Math. She hopes to use what she learns in these subjects to someday become a midwife. The desire to become a midwife comes from her love of babies and wanting to help them. She has enjoyed getting to meet new people and go on new adventures with her hosting family. In mid-January she attended the Madrigal Dinner at Iowa State. She thoroughly enjoyed this experience and said it is her favorite thing she's done since arriving in December. Each day brings with it new experiences, but what has surprised her most is the weather-zero degrees is cold!
Jim & Beth Blessman with Jacqueline in the Snow and Bird Watching
When speaking about Jacqueline, Doctor Blessman stated, "It was a joy to see her experience many new things like flying, Christmas season at a large mall, snow and Christmas Eve services. She has a quiet personality, but it is obvious that she is having the greatest experience of her life so far."
Jacqueline at Rotary in the U.S.
Jacqueline will be speaking at many Rotary Clubs and churches over the next 11 months. There is also a wonderful opportunity offered through Rotary for her to tour the U.S. in June. The cost of this trip is $3,500. If you would like to help fund this trip please go to www.BlessmanMinistries.org/Donations. Anything extra that is raised will go towards Jacqueline's education in South Africa. We appreciate all that have prayed and been a part of Jacqueline's journey these past 4 years.
Update from South Africa - January 2016
Our family just completed a nice stay back in the States reconnecting with many friends and family. We enjoyed spending the holidays with family in LA, Phoenix and Iowa. I rarely write a blog when I am in the US as it would be a bit boring, but I do have a few updates.
In October, we attended the annual Lutheran Churches Mission for Christ (LCMC) International Gathering Convention. We were able to connect with 4 or 5 new large churches that indicate an interest in sending mission teams and future support of projects. Unfortunately, we were not able to get a visa for Pastor Jonathan to join us at that gathering. We will try again next year.
Jim and Sarah at the Waukee Rotary
Sarah Akin finished her 9-month missionary service with us in October and started a new job working in development in our office. She will be busy raising funds and helping all of us build teams. She has been my shadow for most of my meetings over the last 3 months and we were quite successful in raising our complete budget for 2015 and this included raising nearly $1 million dollars for our new Enviro Loo toilet project, thanks to a match from the South African government.
Jim with Jacqueline in the U.S.
During the last 3 months we got our Rotary exchange student, Jacqueline settled into her temporary home in Winterset. It was a joy to see her experience many new things like flying, Christmas season at a large mall, snow, and Christmas Eve services (blog to come).
In 2015, we expanded our U.S. board of directors by 50% and formed several new committees to get the ministry moving forward even when I am in South Africa. It is a joy to work with these people who are passionate about the work we are doing and support our ministry with many hours of volunteering and much needed funds.
We have strong teams coming over the next 3 months and we are still building additional teams. I am excited to start hosting them next week. The teams are always a lot of work for us but we receive great value from having 150 people come each year. They always go home excited about what they have experienced and help us bring in future new team members, churches and funding.
In the next couple, of weeks I will be meeting with the team that we have formed to start a new hospice unit. We are praying for new missionaries to join us and one of them that is showing high interest has experience managing a hospice unit in Iowa. If she is able to come, that will go a long way towards the success of this new unit. Her husband would be excellent at helping manage construction teams for the new toilets. They would also be helping us host our teams. God is so good to us and always faithful.
I will soon be meeting with the chief of our village to see if I can get his support with convincing the neighbors of Del Cramer to permit us to build our Teen Challenge type rehab center there.
I have been suffering from a worrisome medical issue during the last 2 months with thoracic pain that feels like the shingles. I also had fevers, fatigue, and joint aches and pains. At first I thought that I had contacted Valley Fever from my walks in the desert in Phoenix but tests for that have been negative. I had a normal CT scan of my chest, a full cardiac workup and upper GI endoscopy all of which were normal. The chest pain is still a thorn in my side but I am no longer worried about it and expect to fully recover in the next few weeks.
Signing MOU with the University of Limpopo
Kabelo and I met with the University of Limpopo to sign a memorandum of understanding for their graduate students to start helping us at Mountain View Training & Research Farm. I also hope to soon meet with the Department of Education (DOE) and work with them to expand our feeding program from 7,500 children per day to 8,500. If we can have success with this then I hope to get the DOE to fund two additional containers of food each year. While I was in the US I had good meetings with Meals from the Heartland and Convoy of Hope. They both confirmed that if I can raise the funds for additional containers they have enough food to send to us. For the last several years we have been receiving 4 containers per year, which equals 1.2 million meals. The children that we will be serving with the DOE will be orphans and vulnerable children who are identified as needing extra food to get them through the weekends. We will be sending a package of rice home with each of these children every Friday afternoon.
Moving forward we hope to get the funds from the government released in the next couple of weeks so that we can start building the toilets in February. There are many exciting things on the horizon, I am excited to be back in the land and with the people that God has called us to. As you read this please take a moment to send me a note on Facebook or by email. Hearing from our friends and partners around the world is always a great encouragement to Beth and me.
Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Preparation for Short Term Missions
Many are called to send God's message across the seas, and fulfilling this mission is done through mission trips, which over a million Christians participate in every year. In fact, every day is always a great opportunity to spread the message of grace and see firsthand how faith is able to move mountains, even among the poorest communities in countries like South Africa.
There's no doubt that you'll need to pack particular items and get yourself ready physically before going on a mission trip with organizations like Blessman Ministries, but preparing yourself, in heart and spirit, is a different thing altogether. Physical ability and endurance will be for naught if your heart and spirit
Deepen Your Faith
Knowing that you're about to embark on one of the most significant experiences in your life, you should prepare by deepening your faith and taking it to a new level. Put absolute faith in God's love, forgiveness, provision, and salvation, and you'll never feel dejected by whatever may happen.
More importantly, transform your prayer life. As Paul wrote in his letter to the Ephesians, "Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request." It would help to ask other people to pray for you as you embark on a life-changing journey.
Strive for the Bigger Picture
Forget about going to these short term missions to have something to brag about or to feel good about themselves. Remember that there's a greater purpose for these missions: to bring God's message to everyone. Keep this thought in your heart and use it as a compass for your trip.
Once you're done with these preparations, you're all set for Christian mission trips, probably one of the best experiences you'll ever have. You may even learn a new thing or two about your faith, which you can integrate into your daily life.
Preparing for a Short-Term Mission Trip, Post 1: Spiritual Preparation, WorldChristians.info
Sustainability through Micro-Enterprises and Mission Trips to Africa
Blessman Ministries, a Christian ministry organization known for volunteer work and short-term mission trips to Africa, is now working on becoming fully sustainable. We do this by enlisting the help of those willing to help and establishing micro-enterprises in the South African communities. Our organization has decided to focus our efforts on this area given its dire situation. According to an Economist article, South Africa is in the middle of an industrial strife years after it became a full democracy.
There just isn't adequate education that would produce able workers to fill job vacancies even in the public sector. Skill shortages drive up the unemployment rate to about 25 percent, which is 5 percent higher than it was in 1994. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate is just above 50 percent. The Economist goes on to say that people who don't have a stable job by the time they reach 24 probably won't have a chance to find full-time work.
Blessman Ministries' micro-enterprise programs seek to educate able individuals in the community so that they will be able to work, and hopefully help drive down the unemployment rate of the republic. We have a farming program that is well on its way to becoming fully sustainable. In partnership with the South African Department of Agriculture and the Iowa State University, the locals are growing vegetables in our
Not only do these micro-enterprise programs provide job opportunities for the locals, it also helps our mission base self-sustaining and cover our overhead costs. This way, we can provide more help to children and their families. We also use the yield from our farms for our feeding programs that
Blessman Ministries encourages volunteers of all ages to give back to the people of Africa. Interested parties may apply for long-term or short-term mission trips to experience the joys sharing time and talents to the less fortunate. We have trip schedules for this year and other relevant information up on our website.
As a non-profit organization, we work to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the families. We provide nutritional support, medical care, housing, training and much more. Our organization was founded by Dr. Jim and Beth Blessman in August 2001 and is based in Urbandale, Iowa.
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Exotic Shrubs in Our Forests Cynthia Huebner Research Botanist NE Research Station USDA Forest Service Morgantown, WV. Introduction The shrub stratum of a forest is noted for being one of the most stable strata.
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Exotic Shrubs in Our Forests
Cynthia Huebner
Research Botanist
NE Research Station
USDA Forest Service
Morgantown, WV
The shrub stratum of a forest is noted for being one of the most stable strata.
What happens to this stability and that of other strata when a forest's native shrubs are replaced with non-native invading shrubs?
Can such invasions be prevented or controlled?
Lonicera maackii – Amur honeysuckle
Lonicera maackii Distribution
Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle)
Deciduous shrub that may reach 16 ft (~5 m) in height and the same width.
Reproduces primarily by seed but may re-sprout from the main stem; cut stems and roots may produce new shoots (but less likely).
Lonicera morrowii
Lonicera tatarica
Lonicera x bella – cross of L. tatarica and L. morrowii
Lonicera morrowii Distribution
Lonicera tatarica Distribution
Lonicera canadensis – fly honeysuckle
Native bush honeysuckle
Lonicera canadensis Distribution
Thicket of Lonicera maackii in a young forest
Ecology of Lonicera maackii:
USDA hardiness zones: 3-8; found in a variety of different habitats.
Leaves appear earlier than many native trees and shrubs and fall later than several native species – leading to a prolonged growing period.
Flowers start off white but age to yellow. Plants usually must be 5-8 years old before they will flower. Flowering occurs from May to June. The nectar is mostly sucrose and attracts primarily bees as pollinators. There are about 21,000 flowers/shrub with about 34 g of sugar/day/shrub produced.
Seeds may require cold, warm or no stratification (possibly due to different cultivars – rem-red vs. cling-red); germination is more likely in the light (54-81%) but is also possible in the dark (30-55%). The high germination rate may mean that a seed bank is unlikely. Optimum germination has been found at 59 or 77oF in warm moist conditions.
Fruit (with about 6 seeds each) are bird-dispersed, but this lipid-poor fruit is not preferred. Small mammals may also consume the bitter seed but it is not a significant portion of their diet.
Rosa multiflora – Multiflora rose
Rosa multiflora Distribution
Family: Rosaceae (Rose)
Perennial, deciduous shrub up to 16 ft (~5 m) and as wide with long slender arching branches.
Reproduces primarily by seed and stem sprouts as well as shallow root sprouts and layering (cane tips that touch the ground). Self-fertilizes or outcrosses within its species or other rose species.
Rosa wichuraiana – Memorial rose
Non-native invader.
Rosa wichuraiana Distribution
Rosa carolina
Pasture rose
Native rose
Rosa blanda
Smooth rose
Native rose
Rosa carolina
Rosa blanda
Rosa multiflora thickets
Ecology of Rosa multiflora:
USDA hardiness zones 5-8. Found in a variety of habitats.
Flowers May to June.
Fruit produced September-October lasting into winter.
Cold stratification of the seeds is required for germination. It germinates best with light (about 60%), but will germinate in the dark (10%). Optimum germination is between 50-68 oF or 41oF after a long period.
Seeds are dispersed by turkeys, deer mice, birds (some of which are migratory). The seed bank lasts at least 20 years.
Used as a rootstock for other roses and 371 rose species are considered its progeny.
Repeated herbivory and rose rosette disease may reduce its impact.
Symptoms of RRD
Elaeagnus umbellata -Autumn olive
Elaeagnus umbellata Distribution
Family: Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster)
Deciduous shrub or small tree up to 20 ft (~6 m) tall and 30 ft (~9 m) wide.
Reproduces primarily by seed; may propagate via stump sprouting, by roots, and, for one cultivar (at least 5), by cut stems.
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Elaeagnus angustifolia Distribution
Elaeagnus commutata
Elaeagnus commutata Distribution
Front of Elaeagnus umbellata
Ecology of Elaeagnus umbellata:
USDA hardiness zones 4-8. Found primarily in open areas or on woodland borders but has been documented to be relatively shade-tolerant. While it is tolerant of infertile and dry soils, acidic soils may negatively affect seedling survival.
Flowers April-June.
Sets fruit September – November. Fruit are one-seeded, bitter to semi-sweet, and edible. They are dispersed by birds but are not preferentially eaten. The fruit is high in lycopene (and potentially healthy).
Cold stratification improves germination; optimal germination occurs at alternating temperatures (i.e., day and night) of 68-86/50oF. It is unclear if there is a persistent seed bank.
Has nitrogen-fixing capabilities, which has been shown to benefit black walnut. Detrimental effects of increased nitrogen due to this species have not been documented yet.
Berberis thunbergii – Japanese barberry
Berberis thunbergii Distribution
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry)
Spiny, deciduous shrub reaching 8 ft (~2.5 m) tall and 8 ft wide.
Primarily reproduces by seed; but may re-sprout from cut stumps and stems. It may also self or outcross.
Berberis vulgaris
Common barberry
Berberis vulgaris Distribution
Berberis canadensis
American barberry
Berberis canadensis Distribution
Understory thicket of Berberis thunbergii in a woodland.
Ecology of Berberis thunbergii:
USDA hardiness zones 4-8 (not as robust in the heat of 8). Grows in full sun to full shade in a variety of habitat types.
Fall color depends on cultivar (red to purple). Seedling survivorship is greater in high light, but those that do survive in the shady areas persist. It leafs out before canopy forms and keeps leaves for a little while after canopy leaves fall. Deer damage is minimal, but rabbits may damage it severely.
Flowers April-May. Pollinated by bees, but the first visitor removes over 50% of the available pollen from any one flower.
The one-seeded fruit are set in early to late summer and may remain on the shrub through winter. Fruit production has been found to be highest in high to intermediate light levels. Over 90% of the fruit fall near the mother plant but have been mapped over 260 ft away from the mother plant.
Cold stratification and alternating temperatures improve germination. Seed are dispersed by birds (not preferred), deer, turkey, and grouse. Fruit removal may be highest in low light (though production is lowest).
Known Forest Impact of Berberis thunbergii:
1. May increase pH, nitrification and nitrate concentration in the soil to its benefit (Ehrenfeld 1999) and possible detriment of native species.
Rhamnus cathartica
Common buckthorn
Rhamnus cathartica Distribution
Deciduous shrub that grows to 26 ft (~8 m) in height and as tall. It reproduces primarily by seed, though it may sucker from the base. It is dioecious (sexes are separate plants).
Rhamnus frangula
European alder buckthorn -- invasive
Rhamnus frangula Distribution
Rhamnus caroliniana
Carolina buckthorn
Rhamnus caroliniana Distribution
Ecology of Rhamnus cathartica:
USDA hardiness zones 3-7. Though native soil conditions are usually calcareous, this species can be found on a variety of soils and habitats in North America.
This species leafs out early and has a late leaf senescence – the leaf lifespan exceeds that of native shrubs by about 58 days. Early leaf out is more important than late senescence in terms of carbon gain. Growth rate is higher with light. Leaves decompose more rapidly than some native species and are high in nitrogen.
Flowers April – June, which appear with the leaves. Flowers are honey-scented and are pollinated by bees and flies. There are 6 female plants to every 1 male plant.
Fruit mature in the late summer or early fall and contain 3-4 seeds. Cold stratification may or may not be required. Optimal germination occurs at 68 or 86 oF. Most seed falls directly below the female plants. Birds will disperse it, but is not a preferred food (even in its native habitat). Seedling establishment is more likely where there are few other species present.
This species is an alternate host for oat crown/leaf rust and an overwintering host of soybean aphid.
Known Impacts on Forests of Rhamnus cathartica:
1. Like Lonicera maackii, American robins will preferentially use this species to nest. Unfortunately, the nests tend to be lower in these shrubs due to their shape, and predation rates are consequently higher (Schmidt and Whelan 1999).
Several other problem shrubs that have not been covered (have less information on them):
Buddleja davidii – butterfly bush
Euonymus alatus – winged euonymus
Lespedeza cuneata – bush-clover
Ligustrum obtusifolium (and L. vulgare, L. sinense, and L. amurense) – privet
Poncirus trifoliata – trifoliate orange
Rubus phoenicolasius – wineberry
Spiraea japonica – Japanese spiraea
Viburnum opulus – guelder rose
Can we answer these questions based on what we know now?
1. What happens to this stability and that of other strata when a forest's native shrubs are replaced with non-native invading shrubs?
2. Can such invasions be prevented or controlled, if so, how?


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_ The Research Coordinator I independently coordinates research and administrative tasks in support of one or more research studies\. Works with study investigators and supervisor to address study\-related issues\. Backs up other coordinators as needed\. Supports department financial performance through budgeting, billing and as directed\. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently and with a high level of autonomy\._
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A 2013 University High graduate was one of the best sprinters in the state during his prep track and field career, placing second in the 400 meters at his final state Class 3A state meet and helping the 4-by-400 relay team to a seventh-place finish.
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The 400 meters isn't an everyday specialty for a sprinter. Unlike the 100 and 200 meters, which are all about speed, the 400 is a test of speed and will. More than a few describe their approach to the distance is to "run as fast as I can for 300 meters and then hang on for dear life for the final 100." It's as much a race against oxygen debt as it is against the clock.
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Upmeyer reached the finals of the event in each of his final three years at U-Hi, but his breakthrough in the event was borne out of frustration.
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That's remained his strategy, he said. Just run hard as long as you can.
The difference now, after a season on the Eastern Washington University track team, is that Upmeyer now has company.
"The biggest difference for me is that I now have guys pushing me hard every day in practice," he said. "Especially the Green twins (Collin and Kramer, both White River graduates). That makes a huge difference."
There are other major differences with college track, he said. There are two seasons in college, indoor and outdoor – making the sport a year-around undertaking between training and competition.
Moreover, coaches work with each athlete to customize a weight-training program designed to get the most out of each race.
"When you're stronger, you can run harder longer," he explained. "But I think the most important part of weight training is that it helps me be more explosive out of the blocks. We're working to be stronger out of the blocks."
Upmeyer turned in his fastest personal time during the indoor season, running 400 meters in 48.72, and ran a top time in the event of 49.03 during the outdoor season. He also ran a 22.52 time in the 200 meters indoor, just off his personal best time from high school of 22.30, and lowered that time to a personal best 22.14 during the outdoor season.
Upmeyer ran the 55-meter sprint in 6.8 seconds during the indoor season and ran the 100 meters in 11.29.
"The indoor season is interesting," he said. "The biggest difference, besides being out of the elements, is that the corners are tighter. I like that."
College track, he said, has been a positive experience.
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The mission of the Ligonier Valley Library is to provide free, open and equal access to ideas and information to everyone.
Ms. M. Janet Hudson
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120 W Main St
Ligonier, PA 15658 USA
Libraries, Library Science (B70)
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This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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The Ligonier Valley Library functions as a center of information, education, and entertainment. It is a reference center, a reliable record of the past, and a source of recreation. The library facilitates self-education and study and encourages recreational reading for all ages by offering a cataloged collection of print and non-print media. Although books remain the foundation of the collection, the increasing diversity of resources has led the library to explore new ways to provide for patrons' needs. Computers, on-line databases and electronic media enrich the collection and provide enhanced access. The library supports educational, civic, and cultural activities in the community by offering a variety of programs, lectures and exhibits. The Pennsylvania Room contains one of the finest local history collections in Westmoreland County. Ligonier Valley Library is a member of The Westmoreland County Federated Library System, Westmoreland Information Network (WIN) and Access Pennsylvania.
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Children's Department
The Children's Department is where youngsters are first introduced to the many possibilities that books and libraries have to offer and where life-long reading and library habits are shaped and nurtured. A comprehensive program has been developed for children ranging from toddler to the older elementary student. Pre-school story hours promote reading readiness and group socialization; toddler story hours encourage interaction between parent, child, and librarian through the use of books, finger plays, and nursery rhymes. The popular summer reading club encourages children to read books during summer vacation. Special events are presented throughout the year. The Children's Department currently has a collection of 18,000 items including books, audio-visual materials, and software programs. There are 3 computer workstations with word processing software and the Internet and 2 on-line catalogs for searching the juvenile collection.
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Ligonier Valley Library provided more than 45 programs attended by 2,135 children in 2009. Approximately 200 preschoolers, school aged children and teens registered to participate in summer reading programs at the library. Readers accumulated 149,835 total minutes of reading time during the eight-week program. Three sessions of preschool story are held weekly. Each story hour can accommodate 30 children. Storytime for Twos is offered in four-week sessions twice a year. The Children's Department circulated 30,954 items in 2009. There were 12 school classroom visits and 19 group visits to the library during the year.
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Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
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General Services
The library provides a local collection of more than 70,000 titles including books, DVDs, compact discs, and audio-books. Our patrons also have access to a regional collection of more than 500,000 titles including downloadable e-books and audio-books. We also provide: Inter-library loan and delivery service, WiFi, Internet and word processing computer workstations, a community room, a conference room, a quiet study area, an online catalog of library holdings, online databases, a copier and microfilm reader, a used bookstore in the building, a Facebook page and a website. Ligonier Valley Library is a member of the Westmoreland Federated Library System, the Westmoreland Information Network, Share Westmoreland Consortium and Access Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Room
The purpose of the Pennsylvania Room of the Ligonier Valley Library is to collect, preserve and present books, photographs, documents and memorabilia relating to the history of Pennsylvania in general and Ligonier Valley in particular. We also collect genealogical records on western Pennsylvania families. Programs and exhibits are sponsored by the Pennsylvania Room. These include genealogical seminars, classes or speakers on historical topics, programs in conjunction with the Children's department, historical field trips, and the annual historic photography exhibit. Archival material is collected, preserved and made available for study. This includes original documents as well as photocopies of primary source matter such as wills, deeds, letters, diaries, photographs, and business and organization archives.
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Ours is a free public library without charge for its regular services. Accordingly, we must look for voluntary contributions for a substantial portion of the resources needed to provide high quality library services to the community. Public library service is evolving at a rapid pace. Our mission of encouraging life long learning remains constant; however the nature of how we get information and materials into the hands of our customers is changing at an accelerated rate. Technology is creating exciting new opportunities for libraries but it is also creating new challenges, many of them financial. Declining revenue, due primarily from state budget cuts and loss of investment income has slowed growth and curtailed services. The board of trustees and library staff continuously develop and evaluate new strategies for strengthening library service while ensuring fiscal soundness for current and future operations. The library seeks support on many levels: Ligonier Valley Library Association: The backbone of our financial support is our annual giving campaign. Those who contribute to this campaign become part of the Ligonier Valley Library Association. Planned Giving: Long-term support to the library can be made through planned giving. The Vine Society-Legacy Giving was created to recognize and honor all who provide planned gifts to support library operations. Endowment Fund: Gifts, bequests and memorials may be made to the library's endowment fund. Investment income from this fund provides revenue for annual operations and special projects. Re-Readables Bookstore: Offers donated books for sale. Operated by volunteers. Volunteers and donations of gently used books are always welcome. All proceeds benefit library operations. Grant Support: Many library programs and services are supported by grants from businesses, foundations and individuals. .
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More than 38 years of experience providing library services. She is the administrative officer of the library having the duel responsibility of maintaining staff efficiency and working in cooperation with the Board of Trustees in carrying out the policies of the library. Responsibilities include collection development, developing and administering the library's annual budget, program planning and implementation, public relations and community outreach, and supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff.
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The Pyramid is one of the areas that is found in EarthBound. This area is another dungeon in the game, accessed through Scaraba. This area is the location of the Hawk Eye, which allows Ness and his friends to pass through the Deep Darkness.