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École Rose des Vents and Kingston Elementary students had the chance to play a game of mini handball recently. The sport is popular among French language schools in Nova Scotia.
Kingston Elementary School students had the chance to try out a sport that's popular with many French language schools in Nova Scotia after École Rose des Vents challenged them to a game recently.
It was the first time students from Kingston had a chance to play an actual game of mini handball. The Kingston team was formed this year after several staff members offered to coach the sport.
Linda Boisvert, coach of the École Rose des Vent team, offered her support by teaching the Kingston team the basic skills needed to play. The goal was to offer an afterschool activity to the student of Kingstons while offering École Rose Des Vent a team to play against.
Mini handball is a ball game for children in grades 4 to 6. The team comprises six players, three boys and three girls, including a goalie. The game has some similarities to basketball. The ball is either dribbled or passed to the other players on the team, and to score, the ball is thrown into a net, similar to soccer.
When playing mini handball, students can exercise, improve their motor skills and co-ordination, and development concepts such as fair play.


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I found a little blue pill with 75 on one side and 66 333 on the other. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Could the imprinted be GG 333 instead of 66 333?
If so, the oblong violet tablet is Levothyroxine 75 mcg, a thyroid hormone.
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March 17 KISS & Def Leppard Rumoured To Make A Big Announcement.
KISS and Def Leppard are calling a press conference for March 17 in Los Angeles to make a "major announcement." Though there's no official word, a source close to one of the bands Said that KISS and Def Leppard are planning a summer co-headlining tour, set to kick off in late June and go through the very end of August.
Though it's being billed as a co-headlining tour, a source said that KISS will be the closing band on all dates. There is speculation that the tour could extend internationally, but as of now only U.S. dates are set.
The press conference will stream live next Monday..It's gong to be great if they call it the "KISS Of Def" tour.
KISS and Def Leppard have combined album sales of more than 200 million.


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May 7, 2013 – Mark Correa, pictured here, assumed the position of vice president and resident director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Long Beach on April 1. Correa, who holds a degree in business economics from University of California, Santa Barbara, got his start in financial services in 1992 with Merrill Lynch in Chicago. He came back to California in 1998 and got a job with Smith Barney in 2002. He returned to Merrill Lynch five years ago and has since worked in several offices, including Century City, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes and now Long Beach. Early in his career, Correa said he focused on working with professional baseball players. "I still have some of those clients who have now gone through their career," he told the Business Journal. "That has been fun." His client base is a bit narrower than the typical advisor's 300- to 400-client book, which has given him "the flexibility to manage and help build the office through recruiting." Whether it's clients or the advisors in the office, Correa said he got involved in management to help out. "It's about solving problems and helping people achieve their goals," he said. "That's the satisfaction of being part of the positive progress." Correa said he believes that the combination of local, longtime Long Beach residents on staff and one of the largest 401k groups supporting small business in the area will make the Long Beach-based Merrill Lynch advisors part of a resurgence of activity and excitement in Downtown Long Beach. "All of us are pushing to make this a hub again," he said. (Photograph by the Business Journal's Thomas McConville)


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TWO gastropubs are raising money to buy defibrillators.
The Three Fishes in Whalley and the Clog and Billycock in Pleasington, Blackburn, hope to raise enough during National Heart Month to buy the machines, which can deliver a life-saving shock to the heart if someone is having a cardiac arrest.
All members of staff will be trained to use the machines and any funds raised above the required amount will be donated to the British Heart Foundation.
Three Fishes general manager Peter Robinson said: "As the pub is located in a rural area we are isolated in the event of an emergency.
"It is important that our customers know they are in safe hands when dining with us."


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Sunday, November 15, 1998 Published at 10:55 GMT
World: Middle East
More clashes in south Lebanon
There's been more fighting in southern Lebanon between Israeli forces and Hezbollah guerrillas.
The guerrillas fired rockets and mortars at several positions in the Israeli-occupied zone, while the Israelis shelled Hezbollah positions to the north.
The Israelis say one of their military outposts in the western sector of the zone was damaged.
There are no reports of casualties.
Hezbollah said its attacks were in response to a series of Israeli air raids.
Fighting between the two sides has been heavier than usual during the last week.
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So with everything on the line, here are three things that San Antonio needs to do to keep their season alive.
1. Play with some heart
The only spark we've seen from the San Antonio Spurs where they looked like they were in a groove, having fun, and bringing extra fire to the court was in Game 2 when Manu Ginobili returned to the lineup. The Spurs had an answer for everything that the Grizzlies threw at them, particularly in the 2nd half when it was tight almost the whole way. Instead of letting their late lead slip like they did in Game 1, they brought home a victory.
Sadly, ever since then, it's been getting worse and worse. San Antonio went down early in Game 3, but their rally fell short. And then in Game 4, they couldn't answer the bell in the 2nd half. Everything came easy to Memphis in the last two quarters of this series.
Although it seems out of character for the Spurs, I'd love to see some of the players encouraging the crowd to get loud, show some emotion when they get a break, even start a fight. I was surprised that Gregg Popovich didn't find a reason to get tossed from Game 4, because it felt like he'd tried everything else to get something to work. If San Antonio can get a spark, then they might just have a chance.
2. Attack on Defense
Whatever San Antonio has tried to do on the defensive end hasn't been working. The big men don't switch off on screens, so the guards are forced to either go under, giving the Memphis jump shooters open baskets that they've been making, or go over the screen let the guards get into the paint, wreaking havoc and forcing the Spurs into mistakes that lead to easy buckets. San Antonio also isn't doubling down when Marc Gasol or Zach Randolph get the ball. Matt Bonner, Tiago Splitter and Antonio McDyess have constantly looked overmatched in the low block. They're being left on an island or the most part. Guards at the top of the key will "show" that they're thinking of double teaming, but are so scared of leaving their man open that they never commit one way or the other.
Bring the double teams. Force Gasol or Randolph to try and beat two guys or pass out of the paint. The Spurs know how to be quick on the defensive end and can adjust by rotating to the open men after the outlet pass. This could create turnovers and force Memphis to take shots that they're not comfortable with. And the Grizzlies forcing things on offense is something we haven't seen much in this series.
3. Take care of the ball
It's not just making good passes, but making good catches. Tim Duncan, Splitter, and McDyess would have had easy points in the paint if they had been able to corral the ball better in Game 4 instead of fumbling and either giving Memphis time to recover or just turning the ball over and not even giving themselves a chance.
In this series so far, the Spurs have actually shot the ball well, but that's because they've had too many empty possessions. San Antonio has turned the ball over 60 times to Memphis' 51 giveaways.
Tony Parker had an excellent game shooting the ball in the first half of Game 4, shooting 7-7. But he had seven turnovers in the first two quarters and finished the game with only one assist.
Considering that Memphis won the first two games by six points and that San Antonio has actually outscored the Grizzlies in points off turnovers 69-54, it's s significant stat. The only time Memphis was able to blow out the Spurs is when they had more points in transition and off turnovers.
So as much as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and George Hill have been barreling into the paint, they need a functioning offense to support them. There were times in Game 4 where, literally, everyone on the Spurs offense was standing behind or near the three-point line as the point man had the ball at the top of the key. Trying to drive to the basket isn't going to do much good and it's tough to protect the ball when you're surrounded with no outlet.
Execute those changes and San Antonio can maybe put a little pressure on Memphis to close out the series at home, or face a Game 7 back at the AT&T Center. If not, we might have to start talking about the end of an era in the Alamo City.


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Freehold Crash Victims Identified, Investigation Continues
Neither seat belts nor airbags were enough to prevent three deaths in Tuesday's three-car collision in Freehold Township, say investigators probing the circumstances.
A head-on collision between a car and SUV on Kosloski Road at Business Route 33 at 3:47 PM propelled the SUV onto a third car. Pronounced dead at the scene were Nicholas J. Dever, 19, of Freehold Borough; Noelle DeLuccio, 20, of Howell Township; and Thomas J. Koller, 50, of Freehold Township.
A fourth, not yet identified, remains in "extremely critical" condition at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, according to Monmouth County investigators.
Dever lost control of his 2009 Volkswagen Jetta on Kozloski Road, crossing the center line into the path of Koller's 2006 Honda Pilot, authorities said. Noelle DeLuccio was a passenger in Dever's car.
Both vehicles rotated counterclockwise on impact, causing the SUV to become partly airborne and landing on a 1994 Toyota driven by the 25-year-old Freehold Borough man.
"Seatbelts and airbags are essential to protecting everyone in a vehicle, but it's not a guarantee that you will not be harmed," said Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Marc C. LeMieux.
Still in question are the speeds of each vehicle, and whether mobile devices or distracted or impaired driving contributed to the crash. Kozloski Road has limited shoulder space in the area of the crash, reducing the amount of room available to steer clear.
LeMieux notes that traffic volume was building as rush hour approached, and therefore he's asking anyone who saw the crash to reach Detective Eric Kerecman of the Prosecutor's Office at 732-522-8885, or Freehold Police Officer Joseph Winowski, 732-462-7908.


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Av Hazard publicizes safety and operational concerns to help prevent accidents but it works only if we hear from you. Use the postage-free Av Hazard card to describe the hazard and return it to Pro Pilot. To obtain an official FAA review send NASA an ASRS form. For immediate action, call the airport, FBO, ATC, FSDO or the 24-hr FAA Safety Hotline at 800-255-1111. Note: Telephone numbers for all US Towers and ARTCCs are published in Ac-U-Kwik and Pilots Express Airport/Heliport/FBO directories. To report safety concerns outside the US, contact ICAO HQ at 514-954-8219 or via fax at 514-954-6077. ICAO has worldwide telephone and fax numbers to expedite Av Hazard reports to civil aviation authorities.
Intl Runway Safety Summit
In an effort to combat rising runway safety issues, FAA will host the Intl Runway Safety Summit from Dec 1–3, 2009 in Washington DC. Touted as the premier such summit, the event is cosponsored by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and MITRE Corp. The main goal of the summit is to address the problems plaguing airports around the world when unauthorized aircraft, vehicles or pedestrians venture on or near an active runway—ie, runway incursion.
Reducing the frequency and severity of runway incursions should be every airport manager, air traffic controller and pilot's goal. Topics to be covered are human factors, airport geometry, signs, lighting, new technology, ATC and pilot procedures and safety management systems (SMS). Speakers will include FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt and FAA COO Hank Krakowski. One speaker who will likely pack the halls is Capt Robert Bragg, the sole surviving flightcrew member of the Pan Am Tenerife crash—the worst runway incursion in aviation history. With a lineup that includes many more speakers, FAA is hoping that all aviation professionals will attend the summit including airport managers, ATC controllers, pilots, engineers, human factor specialists, safety experts and airline and aviation association officials. For more information e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Top 10 "best practices" for pilots to improve airport safety
• Encourage use of correct terminology and proper voice cadence.
• Eliminate distractions in operational areas.
• Obtain and use airport diagrams. Use the FAA runway safety website to find airport diagrams for all airports.
• Conduct "clearing turns" prior to entering any runway.
• Maintain a sterile cockpit when taxiing.
• Maintain appropriate taxi speed.
• Encourage pilots to have "eyes out" when taxiing.
• Encourage pilots to have a "heads up" policy when taxiing.
• Attend safety seminars and programs on runway safety.
• Improve safety by teaching, advocating, stressing and understanding situational awareness.
Enter the icing zone
As winter approaches, pilots are flying in an often misunderstood flight regime—frost, ice and supercooled large droplets (SLD) icing. NTSB has flight into icing conditions at the top of its "most wanted" list. The board states, "A widespread and firmly held, but incorrect, belief in the aviation community is that the activation of deice boots should be delayed until the buildup of 1/4–1/2 inch of ice to prevent 'ice bridging.'
As a result, in many cases, flightcrews have not activated the deice boots until after the buildup of dangerous levels of icing on the aircraft." NTSB does not believe that FAA's response is quick enough, but does acknowledge some progress with the issuance of AC 25.1419-1A "Certification of Transport Category Airplanes for Flight in Icing Conditions." FAA states in its advisory circular that activating the boots with less than 1/4–1/2 inch of ice may not completely shed the ice from one boot activation and the remainder of the ice should be removed by multiple cycles of the deicing boots and that the remaining ice should not be a threat for "ice bridging."
NASA conducted extensive research to prove that ice bridging does not occur during early activation of deice boots. Its research included the use of wind tunnels and aircraft flying in actual icing conditions testing main wing and tailplane icing problems. At the completion of this testing, NASA created several aircraft icing learning tools on DVD. Online training is available free of charge on the NASA website at aircrafticing.grc.nasa.gov/courses_inflight. html. Several Web-based courses on icing are available at the NASA GRC website.
In Dec 2006, NTSB issued a Safety Alert—SA-006 "Aircraft Ground Icing," which provides vital safety information on icing for pilots. The alert provides critical information that describes the gravity of the problem and provides information pilots should know about airplane icing before they take off. For more information on this NTSB Safety Alert dated Dec 2006, go to ntsb.gov/alerts /SA_006.pdf. Whether pilots believe they should activate the boots early or wait until ice has accumulated to a depth of 1/2 inch on the wings, they need to make themselves aware of all information on aircraft icing and visit the NASA website to review the icing research themselves.
It is highly unlikely that aircraft manufacturers will go back and conduct aircraft icing testing on an aircraft already certified. In the absence of "recertification" testing, any manufacturer is less likely to revise its flight operations manuals to change the boot activation procedure. The best advice to pilots is to be informed about the latest aircraft icing information and use it!


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Troy incumbents prevail — the slate does not
By Terry Oparka
Posted November 7, 2007
By Terry Oparka
C & G Staff Writer
TROY — Although the incumbents prevailed in the Troy city election, the slate of candidates — which Troy Republicans, Democrats and the Troy chamber endorsed — did not win in all cases Nov. 6.
Troy Mayor Louise Schilling, who ran unopposed, explained that each candidate that the Troy Political Action Committee endorsed — herself, Council member Robin Beltramini, Al Aceves Jr., Kevin Hrit, and Council member-elect Mary Kerwin — ran separate campaigns.
"The coalition chose us," she said.
Incumbent Councilman Martin Howrylak, who gathered signatures in support of Taxpayer Protection Amendment on Election Day — which would require any new millage rate increase passed by City Council to also be approved by voters — incumbent Councilmember Robin Beltramini and newcomer Mary Kerwin will serve four-year terms.
David Eisenbacher, who also planned to gather signatures in support of the amendment on Election Day, was elected to serve a two-year term.
Beltramini attributed her success to her record of service. "I consistently evaluate all sides of an issue before I make a decision. It's the most important thing I do."
Schilling said the biggest challenge facing the city is to encourage businesses to invest in the city and the city to invest in itself. "We need to encourage citizens and businesses to be involved in community endeavors," she added.
Troy City Clerk Tonni Bartholomew said that the photo identification requirement resulted in one person going on the record to protest, although he then completed the required affidavit and voted.
"We had very few snags," she said. According to results that were unofficial at press time, of the 48,819 registered voters in Troy, 11,696 ballots were cast — 5,056 of them absentee ballots.
Voter turnout — just under 24 percent — has been about the same as the last couple council elections, while turnout for presidential elections is 80 percent and gubernatorial elections is 63 percent, Bartholomew said.
"We're above the state average," she said.
• Louise Schilling / 8,725
• Write-in / 337
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• Robin Beltramini (I) / 4,876
• James K. Campbell / 2,497
• Deborah DeBacker / 3,578
• Martin Howrylak (I) / 6,282
• Kevin Hrit / 3,465
• Edward Kempen / 4,291
• Mary Kerwin / 4,981
• Victor Lenivov / 2,017
• Write-In / 43
(two-year term)
• Al Aceves Jr. / 3,402
• David Eisenbacher / 6,388
• Tom J. Gamlin / 577
• Matthew C. Megally / 539
• Write-In / 23
About the author
Staff Writer Terry Oparka covers Troy and the Troy School District for the Troy Times. Oparka has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2000 and attended Oakland University and Macomb Community College. Oparka has won an award from the Michigan Press Association and four awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Detroit Chapter.
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Would Lincoln Drive a Lincoln? "Namesake Motors" Pairs Cars With Their Human Counterparts
"Namesake Motors" is a photo-blog that depicts the people certain makes of cars were named after, standing right next to those cars. It is quite amusing.
How fitting that a project so concerned with names has such a simple, straightforward title itself.
Namesake Motors is a collaboration between art director Jimm Lasser and photographer Ray Gordon that brings to life the figures behind the names bestowed upon certain car makes, and then pairs them with the cars themselves. The new Tumblr blog features inspired pair-ups like Alice Cooper driving a Mini Cooper. The only question left now is which historical Jimmy will be depicted when Lasser and Gordon get around to it. (My vote is for either Stewart or Fallon.)
Look through some of the best Namesake Motors images above, and leave your suggestions for who else should get the same treatment in the comments below.


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i think that this is common headache for thoes who play around with their liveCD's and dictionarys.
problem is this:
bt / # split --bytes=100m /mnt/hdc1/pass/dictionary.txt wordlist_part
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My dictionary is 4.2GB (all garbage taken away, clones, MIN and MAX lenght also)
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"in your $HOME/.exrc file, put a line like the following:
i tried so search for exrc file with no succeed.
i'm so frustrated so i decited to bring my problem as topic (didnt see similiar topics?)
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Two bombs killed three people and injured more than 170 after exploding near the finish line about two hours after the first wave of runners had completed the race on April 15. The dead included an 8-year-old boy there to watch his father run; his mother and sister were badly hurt by the explosions.
Authorities later killed one of the suspects in a shootout and captured the other.
Facebook employee and dedicated runner Jessica Shambora described how a "beautiful day" turned terrible in a blog post. After crossing the finish line, she went to pick up her bag when the bombs exploded. "Most of the runners were in a post-race daze, cold and stumbling around and suddenly terrified," she wrote on April 15.
She found her boyfriend and a group of friends, then returned to where they were staying in Cambridge.
"I am still in shock and not sure I have much to add at this point. Just want to let you know and share my sadness. Despite the tragedy I will still try to remember this as a day of great courage, from the runners to the first responders," Ms. Shambora wrote.
She told the Almanac that she and her boyfriend ran the marathon "because we are runners. We both qualified over the past year and a half and, of course, Boston is a big goal for many runners."


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Discussion in 'Competition Shooting Forum' started by Millwright, Apr 16, 2012.
Kirk, ll If I can make the PM thing work I'll send you a note ! >MW
Thanks MW,
PM sent...
Best regards, Kirk
The rifle is nearly as new...beautifull...Our club will see to it that it is put to good use. We cannot thank you enough for your donation of this fine target rifle. Take a kid shooting today!!
We will be shooting it at our regular outing this Thursday. I am sure it wil be a very popular rifle, and believe me the kids have their favorites.
Best regards, Kirk
Kirk - pictures (of this Saturday's shoot), or it didn't really happen.
We shoot tonight. I am fairly busy at the range line, keeping an eye on range safety, but I will see what I can do about some pics..
And yes, it really happens, every month....
Ever load move, and ready 13 target rifles with an average weight of about 12 lbs.? Plus ammo and targets, (I need staples for the staple gun, note to self...)
But I really feel it is worth it to keep young people shooting the sports.
Best regards, Kirk
You'll have to for give my kids spelling. I didn't tell them how it's spelled....
The rifle shot very well. Several kids now have "dibs" on it when it's their turn to shoot.
I am in the back, the taller fellow. Rare pic of me....
Best regards, Kirk
Need to work on the girls. Only got 20% female in that bunch.
Man, that towhead with the glasses, behind the guy with the yeller shirt, could be me, 45 years ago.
Kirk, you have my respect. That is a great thing that you are doing. Keep it up.
Gee Alpo,
You have had interesting guns for a very Loooooong time haven't you? What is that military trainer you have there....And more importantly, have you still got it???
Oh yea I noticed the dog (?) too...on your shoulders....
Thanks Highboy, You and/or anyone else could be in that picture instead of, or with me. All you have to do is not take the time, but make the time for these little life's adventures. I know when I am an old man in these parts, There will be youngster's hearing about how that gimpy old fart could shoot. They'll know who I am, and will be watching me. This is how life works. You get back what you give. Remember that.
The girls are my daughters, though we have several others not in the pics tonight...
Best regards, Kirk
VERY nice of Millwright and a good thing you're doing Kirk!
Glad to see a generous gift from Millwright being put to such good use by Kirk.


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It's hard not to think of Napa Valley when thinking of California wines. The region is, after all, the one that brought world recognition to California wine making. The area was settled by a few choice wine families in the 1960's who bet that the wines of the area would grow and flourish. They were right. The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980's, when vineyard lands were scooped up and vines were planted throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, from large conglomerates to small boutiques to cult classics. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux Blends. Whites are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Notable FactsWithin the Napa Valley lie smaller sub-AVAs that lend even more character specifics to the wines. Furthest south is Carneros, followed by Yountville, Oakville & Rutherford. Above those two is St.-Helena and finally, just granted an AVA, Calistoga. These areas are situated on the valley floor and are known for creating rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. There are a few mountain regions as well, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs. Those include Howell Mountain, Stags Leap and Mount Veeder. Wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from more time in the bottle to evolve and soften.
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The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.


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Bible Myths: Before Abraham was, a Burning Bush
1. A thought experiment in modern languages
This is actually a post about how the English language works. Let's take an example that has nothing to do with the Bible. If I wanted to say in Welsh that I am working:
Dw i'n gweithio.
Simple: "dw i" means "I am" and "yn gweithio" means working. Let's extend the sentence a bit to say, "I am working as a nurse":
Dw i'n gweithio fel nyrs.
Yep, the extra words are pretty obvious. "Fel" means "as", there is no indefinite article (just like in Greek), and "nyrs" is one of those brilliant Welsh words that have been calqued from English. Isn't this easy? Let's extend the sentence again:
Dw i'n gweithio fel nyrs ers pum mlynedd.
Hurrah! I am working as a nurse since five years! Wait, what do you mean I can't say that in English?
Every native speaker of English would correct (whether out loud or politely in their own heads) a speaker of a modern foreign language who said "I am working as a nurse since five years". In English, one must use the retrospective and say "I've been working as a nurse for five years". The speaker of the other language would probably then protest that they were still working as a nurse, but to no avail.
It is an oddity of the English present tense that one does not use it with "since" clauses. So let's continue with our old Welsh nurse's outlandish claims:
Dw i'n gweithio fel nyrs ers cyn i ti gael dy eni!
We've lost "pum mlynedd" – five years – and replaced it with "cyn i ti gael dy eni". Hyperliteralistically, this translates as "before to you getting your birth"; what it actually means is "before you were born".
Unsurprisingly given what we've just learnt about English tenses, once more we do not translate this "I am working as a nurse since before you were born", but rather "I've been working as a nurse since before you were born".
So let's swap out another couple of elements. Let's forget working as a nurse and just have existing, and let's up the outlandish claim from your birth to Abraham's:
Dw i'n bodoli ers cyn i Abraham gael ei eni!
And once again, we remember how English tenses work, and say "I have existed" – not "I exist" – "since before Abraham was born".
The alert among you will notice that I have just quoted word-for-word Beibl.net's Welsh translation of John 8.58. Aside from swapping the clauses around to make less stilted Welsh (and the slight liberty that people don't come to pass in languages other than Greek; they are born), this is a totally straightforward translation of the Greek.
2. Some English translations of John 8.58
So, given what we've learnt about English tenses, we should expect Jesus' words in John 8.58 to be "I have existed since before Abraham was born"; or at the very least, Yodaishly keeping the clauses in the Greek order, "since before Abraham was born, I have existed".
Tyndale: yer Abraham was I am
Geneva: before Abraham was, I am
KJV: Before Abraham was, I am
Douay: before Abraham was made, I am
RV: Before Abraham was, I am
Weymouth: before Abraham came into existence, I am
ASV: Before Abraham was born, I am
Knox: before ever Abraham came to be, I am
NAB: before Abraham came to be, I AM
NEB: before Abraham was born, I am
RSV: before Abraham was, I am
NASB: before Abraham was born, I am
NIV: before Abraham was born, I am
GNB: Before Abraham was born, 'I Am'
NRSV: before Abraham was, I am
ESV: before Abraham was, I am
HCSB: Before Abraham was, I am
ISV: before there was an Abraham, I AM
NLT: before Abraham was even born, I Am
NWT: before Abraham came into existence, I have been
Okay, so what's going on here? One obvious point is that, as is all too typical with English Bible translations, everyone's plagiarizing Tyndale, consciously or unconsciously. But it is strange that everyone is using English tenses like a non-native speaker. (Well, everyone, that is, except those weirdos who deny their children blood transfusions and knock on the front door when you're in the shower. They at least manage Yoda's version.)
But, as I'm sure everyone is already aware, there's something else going on here. Just look at all those versions with weird capitalizations and scare quotes. Everyone's sacrificing English grammar on the altar of making some clever reference.
3. That Burning Bush
Yes, that clever reference – as pointed out in every English-language sermon on John 8.58 – is to what God answers Moses with at the Burning Bush at Exodus 3.14. God tells Moses his name is "I AM". And as we learnt in Greek 101, εγω ειμι is how one says "I am" in Greek.
The snag is, of course, that God does not call himself εγω ειμι at Exodus 3.14 in the LXX. Rather, the name is rendered ο ων – "the existent one", or as English translations of the Book of Revelation tend to translate it, "WHO IS".
If John had written something like πριν Αβρααμ γενεσθαι εγω ειμι ο ων, then the connection would be there in Greek, but of course it doesn't say that; it just says πριν Αβρααμ γενεσθαι εγω ειμι.
4. Absurdity
In case anyone was in any doubt about εγω ειμι not meaning I AM at John 8.58, let's offer some equally silly translations:
I AM is the bread of life (Jn 6.35,48)
I AM is the light of the world; he who follows me… [shurely "him"?] (Jn 8.12)
I AM is the door: he who enters through me [him?] will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. (Jn 10.9)
I AM is the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep. [shades of patripassionism] (Jn 10.11)
I AM is the way, the truth, and the life; nobody comes to the Father but through me. [now this is just confused] (Jn 14.6)
I AM is the true vine, and my Father is the farmer. [God the Grandfather?] (Jn 15.1)
Perhaps it is tempting to have the people who came to arrest Jesus in John 18 fall over (v.4-8) at "I AM", but when they ask for "Jesus the Nazarene", εγω ειμι clearly just means "that's me". It also happens to be the way Peter says "it's me" at Acts 10.21, Judas says "it isn't me" in Matthew 26.22,25, and the many false messiahs say "it's me" in Mark 13.6 and parallels.
5. To conclude
I'm sure this myth is so deep-seated that I don't stand any chance of shifting it. I'm also far from the first to point this out (Jason BeDuhn devotes an entire chapter to it in Truth in Translation). But at least you've now all learned how to say what your job is in Welsh.


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For 85 years, the Chateau Marmont, tucked behind the trees above Sunset Boulevard, has been an epicenter of Hollywood's party scene, providing the backdrop for Oscar galas and rock-star blowouts alike. But German fashion photographer Jork Weismann, unaware of the hotel's history, saw something different when he visited the hotel during a photo shoot.
"I didn't know anything about the hotel, but I enjoyed the atmosphere," he says. Weismann's latest book, Asleep at the Chateau, is a photographic series of celebrities, including Patti Smith, Orlando Bloom, and Justin Theroux, resting amid the hotel's plush, velvety couches and crisp, well-ironed sheets. "It's a luxury hotel," he says. "Sometimes you go into a hotel and don't want to touch anything or feel like you don't belong because you're not as rich, but the Chateau doesn't give you that feeling. It makes everybody feel welcome, even if you're never part of this world."
The seed for Asleep at the Chateau was planted during a quiet moment with an overworked Annie Leibovitz. Weismann suggested she close her eyes, and in that scene he saw an intimate grace. "I think people, because they're relaxed, look beautiful when they're sleeping," he says.
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The troops with automatic rifles patrolling the Tibetan quarter of the capital of Chinese-controlled Tibet are as ever-present as Buddhist pilgrims.
Two years after Lhasa erupted in a riot that set off anti-government protests across Tibetan areas of China, heavy security is the new normal. Helmeted paramilitary police stand guard behind spiked barriers at some street corners. Men on rooftops train binoculars on the square and streets in the Barkhor, the heart of the old city that surrounds a holy temple.
Their presence is so common that people in Lhasa were startled last week when the uniformed patrols seemingly disappeared. In their place, fit young men with military crewcuts - some wearing yellow and black track suits - marched in groups. The reason: a rare visit to the tense Tibetan capital by foreign reporters arranged by the government.
"Walking in the streets of the Barkhor and other parts of Lhasa, I realized all the army people had become plain-clothed overnight. Only today I learned that it was because the journalists were visiting," said a Tibetan woman who declined to give her name for fear of official retribution.
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Awesome time on the Valor- Nov 09: Carnival Valor Cruise Review by teamleader
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Awesome time on the Valor- Nov 09
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
The ship was beautiful, decorated nice and very clean and orderly. All the crew members we encountered, from one end of the ship to the other, were friendly and helpful. There are 3 pools. An adult only pool in the rear of the ship with 2 hot tubs and a retracting roof which we didn't like- made it to stuffy in there. The main pool on the Lido deck could have been bigger. It has a gigantic big screen and plenty of lounge chairs, 2 hot tubs and 2 bars and there is a smaller pool above that where the water slide comes down. There are waiters everywhere to serve you. You don't have to worry about tipping- its on the tab automatically. I thought this made it easier without having to have the waiter stand there and peer over you while figuring what to tip. If you're a beer drinker, get the bucket- you save money. There were activities around the Lido pool area daily but not enough live band entertainment at the pool we had experienced on other ships. Perhaps things are scaled back due to the economy. Our cabin was on the main deck and had a large porthole window. The room and bathroom were very clean and I thought reasonably spacious for 2 people. Plenty of closet and drawer space. The air conditioning worked well. They don't allow irons but there was a launderette down the hallway with an ironing table and iron all set up as well as washers and dryers. Note: it seemed more people wanted to use the one iron just prior to dinner and evening activities, so to avoid a line do you ironing mid day. There is a fridge but we had to ask to have it unlocked. There is also a safe, although not that big, but it operates by your credit card, not your sailing card. Important Tip- there is only one outlet in the room and it's not in the bathroom. Bring a multiple outlet adapter and extension cord or two. We did and it came in very handy.
Entertainment and shows were very good but way too much to write about, plus everyone goes to them anyway. The casino was fairly large with allot of games, but unfortunately very smokey. The wifi/wireless room is also unfortunately on the other side of the cigar room and it lingers in there. Not the best place.
We chose our evening dining for the last sitting at 8:00. We liked the late sitting so we weren't so rushed when we got back from our daily excursions. It also gave us time for a late snack and drink at the docks and allowed us time to unwind once on the boat and watch the boat leave the dock. Food in the dining room was excellent as well as the service. The menu hosted a wide variety every night. I thought the lamb was the best. Other than our debarkation morning, we never had breakfast in the dining room. The buffet was good overall, not great, but again hosted a variety of food. You can read in other reviews about Scarletts Restaurant but we never took the time to eat there. Out by the pool they have smaller food stations where you can snack on things all day. There is also a good pizza bar, a sandwich deli, a burrito bar and a fish n chips station as well. Helpful hint- go to the deli the night before an excursion and get a few sandwiches made, then take them to your room and put in the fridge for the next days activities. Pack a few zip-lock baggies for this purpose.
First day at sea, we lounged around the pool area and watched the activities. Our weather wasn't the best due to the hurricane which was on the other side of the Gulf. It just didn't bring out the sun like we would had hoped. But the weather was warm with mild humidity.
You will read in many reviews the good and bad of "tendering". I think Grand Cayman was the worst, not sure why. Maybe just the excitement of getting on shore for the first time. But again, this goes with the process and you just need to be patient, plan ahead, give yourself time and don't stress over it. You will get to shore.
Before I get to the daily stops, I want to say that we elected NOT to take ship excursions, but arranged private trips. However, we planned ahead and did some careful researching as well as using recommendations found in some of these reviews. We just don't like being herded like cattle on a bus. Plus with two couples, we split the costs and it was nice being on our own schedule, being able to stop when we wanted and get drinks and snacks as well as take bathroom stops as we pleased.
Grand Cayman- Weather was decent- a little cloudy. We rented a car and drove along 7 mile beach to Hell and back literally. Hell is a small town on one end. At that end is also the Dolphin encounter and the turtle farm. We walked around but didn't pay for the encounters. We then drove to the opposite end of the island to Kaibo Bar & Grill. It was a nice place settled in a quiet bay with nice clear waters. The food was good and we had a few drinks there. Would have liked to spend more time there but this stop in Grand Cayman is a quick day and we needed to get the car back in time. It's a nice drive around the island and you get to see everything on your own schedule. If you rent a car here, remember they drive on the opposite side of the street. We were fortunate that one of our party spent time in Britain and was accustomed to it. Helpful hint- when you get back to the dock area and the long line has formed down the walkway, you can go across the street to Jimmy Buffets MargaritaVille and have some drinks on the balcony deck while you watch the line move. When it gets toward the end you simply walk over. From the time we arrived back at the dock, this process took about 45 minutes before we had to go get in line.
Roatan- this is where we had our snorkeling and beach getaway planned. I read in several reviews this is where the best snorkeling is. We hired a private company that goes out of West End. Unfortunately, it was pouring when we got off the ship and was stormy all day so our trip was cancelled. So since I can't vouch for this company services, I'm not listing them. However, the guide that met us was extremely friendly and we worked out a price of $20.00/person and he drove us around the island in his van, showing us the backcountry and was very informative in its history. He took us to a monkey farm, which was interesting. You can enter the cage and the monkeys will climb all over you. He took us to a well-known seafood place in French Harbor that was excellent. I highly recommend his services. He got us back to the docks in time to shop. On top of the $80.00 we spent, we gave him an additional $20.00/couple. We did some street shopping but personally I was uncomfortable with the children begging. It really got to me. But other people just look past it because that's the way it is. The guide is Emsly Hyde (Hyde Tours) 455-5030- don't have area code but his email is email@example.com or email@example.com.
Belize- again we did not go on the ship excursion but scheduled for Major Toms Cave Tubing Adventures. I don't know why this is not on the Carnival excursion list because they are well organized and know their business. But from my understanding, all the cave tubing tour companies go to the same place. We were originally set to rent a car and go to the Altun Ha ruins and then to the cave tubing. After emailing with Major Tom about how we might hook up with his tubing company, he pointed out it would be hard to do both of those visits in one day not knowing where were going. Major Tom is very good about corresponding with you. I eventually set up a private guide thru his company to take us to the ruins and tubing. His name was Albert and I highly recommend him as well. Major Tom can set this up. He is a certified guide and was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and explained it all as he drove us around. After going with Albert and seeing the interior I am so glad we did not rent a car. Although we did get to see the ruins, we had to kind of rush thru to have time for tubing. Even with a guide, it's allot to do in one day. The ruins were fascinating but the cave tubing was awesome. Both of these are quite a drive. About cave tubing- you walk thru the rain forest for about a half hour with your tube. When you get to the entrance, you sit in the water in your tube in a line attached to each other by your arms and ankles in a group of about 8-10. You have a headlamp on your head. You go thru very mild rapids and enter to the cave system with your guide attached. It is very dark but you slowly drift thru the caverns while your guide tells you about the them. You exit and then float down the river thru the rainforest to your point of exit. To contact Major Tom, google "Major Tom in Belize" or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Cozumel- this was our favorite place and best weather. This was our day to relax and fun in the sun. Two Carnival ships dock together here. We docked first and then we got to see the other ship pull along side. It was really neat to watch this. We got off the ship right away and hopped on a taxi for $14.00 and went to an all-inclusive resort called Naici Connum. We took this recommendation from these reviews and were glad we did. Private white sandy beach with clear turquoise water. This is one of just a couple resorts that has a pool. Although the ocean was warm and clear the pool had a swim up bar. We did a bit of both. All you can eat and drink for $50.00/ea and the food was good. For extra money you can parasail, snorkel, jet-ski, kayak, etc but the fees are very reasonable. They took the four of us out snorkeling on their boat right off their private dock for an hour for $28.00each. They also have an extended 2-hour snorkel as well. We relaxed on lounges under palms tree huts being served by friendly waiters (like a Corona commercial). They only allow 100 people per day so it not crowded at all. In fact that day there was probably only 30 at best. It was a beautiful day and we all got a little burnt but we had a blast and will definitely go back there as we still want to see the rest of the island. We took a taxi back and strolled around the many shops at the dock. This area is very clean and there is a big bar there right where you board. Cozumel is where the many Tequila shops are located. If you buy, you will be asked to check them in upon entering the ship. Because of the weather in Roatan was such a bummer; the Captain of the Valor gave us 2 extra hours here in Cozumel, which we really liked
Disembarking- what ever you do, make sure you send at least one member of your party to the disembarking meeting the afternoon before. It is very important with must know information. Get there early as the place was packed. We chose to go with the majority and have our luggage handled by the crew. You leave your bags outside your room by midnight the night before. We got out of our room in the morning by 8:00. Went to the dining room to have breakfast and then sat up at the Lido deck pool area and waited for our number to be called which was at about 10:00. We got off the ship promptly and got our bags and then went thru customs without a problem.
All in all it was a great time, nothing major to complain about and a fun ship. We will most definitely cruise with Carnival again. Less
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Positives-0 Cabin 2904. Was bigger stateroom than Royal Carribean. Ample amount of closet space and drawers. Bathroom adequate and clean. Plenty of hot water and faucet easy to operate. Plenty of towels and steward kept room very clean. Air conditioner worked fine. TV worked well and plenty of stations. Although the rooms on lower decks may be smaller, I dont think you feel the ships rocking motion as bad as you do on top decks. We thought our room was rather quiet. Sometimes you feel the rumble of the ocean against the hull but not a big deal. Room service was good and didnt take too long. Negatives- only one outlet and you cant use an iron. Fridge was so packed with provided things there was hardly any room for my own stuff like food and drinks purchased on board.
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Preston council discusses TIF district, receives trout center update
By Paula Barness
, Bluff Country Newspaper Group
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 3:27 AM
Prior to its regular meeting on April 21, the Preston City Council held its annual Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting, which provides a chance for local business owners and residents to address the council and Cynthia Blagsvedt, a representative of the Fillmore County assessor's office, about the assessed value of their property.
The 2014 levy rate for the city of Preston was increased by 16.317 from 140.272 to 156.589.
Blagsvedt explained homes built in 1925 or earlier had been valued too high so they reduced those values. Overall, some home rates were raised while others were lowered in the city.
The overall city assessment for 2014 was increased slightly to $64,150,900, up .19 percent from last year.
According to Blagsvedt, agricultural land continues to increase throughout the country with this year seeing a rise of $1,200 for tillable land. She foresees this stabilizing for the coming years.
With no members of the community attending, the Board of Appeal and Equalization was closed.
TIF District Eight
The council then moved to open the Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Eight Public Hearing.
Consultant Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates, Inc., once again briefed the council on the proposal.
This TIF district will include the approximately 10 acres of land along Highways 16 and 52 with the purpose of developing a new industrial park.
"This is a different type of TIF district, an economical TIF district, that is generally restricted to manufacturing, industrial warehousing and distribution type uses," Bubany explained.
There are two developers currently planning to move to the site, JMS Agronomics, Inc., and Bluff Country Industries, LLC.
As with the TIF District Seven, approved earlier this month, the property tax that is being paid on the existing value will continue to be paid as normal so the county, school district and city will not lose any of the existing taxes currently being paid.
Again the school district would benefit "from day one" where as the city and the county will be foregoing the new taxes and the new value for a period of time.
The estimated present value, at four percent, for the Bluff Country Industries site is listed at $111,527.
The estimated present value, at four percent, for JMS Agronomics is shown at $76,695, making the full development total approximately $207,813.
"So basically, how this project will work, is the city will acquire the site, the city will improve the site, then the city will sell two of the parcels within the site to these two developers for a total of $35,000 a piece." Bubany summarized, "The cost to actually get the site improved is well over $35,000 per parcel, so we are going to try to use every dollar of these tax increments to help reduce our costs."
As the council is looking to relocate the proposed location of the water storage pond to expand the available land in the industrial park, Bubany did verify the TIF budget may be amended within the first five years.
The TIF District Eight was unanimously approved by the council.
Business subsidy to Bluff Country Manufacturing
During the second public hearing, the council was briefed on the business subsidy agreements for Bluff Country Manufacturing.
For it's part, the company agrees to substantially complete construction of the minimum improvements by Dec. 31, 2014, which is defined as a manufacturing facility with an estimated size of 8,600 square feet along with associated site improvements.
They will maintain operations for at least five years and will create at least one new full-time position.
As with all subsidy agreements, if these goals are not met, the company agrees to repay any assistance received plus interest.
They are also required to indemnify the city for the project.
In turn, the city agrees to establish TIF District Eight and install public improvements to the industrial park site to make the lots ready for development in the summer of 2014. These improvements are to be funded with a blend of state grant funds, tax increments and any required city contributions.
The city has also agreed to sell approximately 1.5 acres of the site to Bluff Country Manufacturing for the price of $35,000 free and clear of any special assessments.
Business subsidy to JMS Agronomics
The third public hearing listed a business subsidy for JMS Agronomics, which is the same as the aforementioned agreement for Bluff Country Manufacturing with two exceptions.
JMS has agreed to complete construction of a warehousing/distribution facility with an estimated size of 8,000 square feet as well as associated site improvements.
They have also agreed to create at least two full-time positions within the company.
The council moved to approve resolutions for both subsidy agreements.
NTC update
With the closure of the public hearings, the council moved on to its regular agenda, beginning with the National Trout Center (NTC) update.
Board of Directors member George Spangler opened by introducing the center's new program coordinator, Richard Enochs, who has been contracted by the center for the part-time position.
As a retired businessman, who was the former president of Wenonah Canoe and is an avid fly fisherman, Enochs expressed his excitement to work with the NTC.
"When I saw the opportunity to join the NTC, I thought it made a lot of sense. I thought maybe I could not only continue to pursue what I love to do, but also bring some of my business background to the center," he said.
Dan Christianson then approached the council to give the quarterly update for the NTC.
"This first quarter has been a little slow, but the numbers are we've taken in a little more money than we paid out. That includes the payment to the city, so that's a positive," Christianson recapped.
Christianson admitted the trout center board was a little too aggressive too fast when it hired a full-time coordinator last year.
"It's a different model this year, getting part-time help instead of full-time, I think it will be more effective financially for us and I think it will be a great summer," Christianson added.
"As long as you take in a little more than you spend, it always works out better," surmised councilmember David Collett.
The NTC has participated in six programs already this year, Spangler informed the council as he concluded the update.
The center did see some significant changes with the loss of five board members and the gain of three new members in return.
"One thing about a change in board members is that it's always good, because you get new people with new ideas. If you run with the same group all the way from point A to point B you will just get the same ideas," expressed Collett.
Goose Flat Park
"As the council knows, Goose Flat Park has been an issue for the council for some time and Gary Feine and his group of retired firefighters sound like they might be coming to the rescue," said city administrator Joe Hoffman as he introduced the next point on the agenda.
Feine explained the group has previously worked on many projects around the city of Preston and are now looking at cleaning up the park.
Though they have no true plan laid out, the group wants to eliminate the flowers and plants that have overtaken the property due to lack of upkeep. Then, they would build the park back up with more manageable plants in areas where it is easier to keep groomed.
According to Feine, the firemen have tried to contact the local garden clubs to determine if anything should be preserved, but as yet, have not heard back from anyone.
Before they begin the project, the group wants assurance from the council that the property will be kept up after they complete the work.
Discussion arose on whether the responsibility would fall upon the park board to provide the maintenance.
With a minimal cost estimated at $300, the council decided to fund the project though their undesignated unreserved fund.
Park and Ride parking lot
The city staff was asked by the fair board to have discussion about the park and ride, south of the fairgrounds, which was installed in 2005 around the time of the Highway 52 project.
"At that time it was a cooperative effort between the city, county and state," explained Hoffman. "Ongoing maintenance was addressed in an agreement between the county and state, so the city is not mentioned in the maintenance portion of the agreement."
Hoffman noted that doesn't necessarily mean the city is not partners in it, now that the lot needs maintenance.
City engineer Brett Grabau looked at the site with Public Works Director Jim Bakken. They found a single large crack, but it is not a candidate for crack fill.
Grabau recommended minimal maintenance involving cutting out the cracked section and replacing the area.
No action was taken by the council, but they are aware what they decide in the future will set the precedent for other repairs on the property.
Rezoning of Dairy and Farm and Gehling site
Looking to clear up any confusion, Hoffman asked the council to rezone the Preston Dairy and Farm and Gehling sites that were recently annexed into the city of Preston.
The Preston and Dairy parcel would be rezoned to I-1 for industrial use. The Gehling site would be zoned as B-2 for highway commercial use.
The council moved to approve the rezoning for both properties.
Sign ordinance
On the recommendation of Planning and Zoning, the council discussed amending the city's current wording for the sign ordinance.
"What brought this about was a proposal from the school (Fillmore Central Elementary) to put an electronic sign up in front of the school," Hoffman explained. Upon scouting the school it was found that there are numerous signs currently on the property. With the strict ordinance for signs in residential zone another sign would not be an option.
Part of the LED sign would be animated, leading to more questions for the council.
After much discussion, it was decided one sign will be allowed for every 200 square feet. The sign cannot exceed 40 square feet in surface area. And, finally, all animated, flashing or scrolling signs must be stilled from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Trout Days street closures
The council heard two requests for street closures during Preston's Trout Days Festivities and approved both.
The Trout Days committee requested closing Main Street, from St. Anthony Street to Houston Street, for the Trout Days Car Show.
The NTC ask that the alley adjacent to the center be closed for activities sponsored by the center.
Both closures would be in affect on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The county has already approved the closure of CSAH 12 and 17.
Summer help
The council concluded the meeting by approving an application for summer help. The position will last approximately 14 to 15 weeks (weather dependent) and includes mowing, painting curbs and other general maintenance assistance.
Though the council usually prefers to hire locally, the winning candidate is from Spring Grove. Garrett Cross has numerous years of experience and can begin the job almost immediately, so the city will not have to work around any school schedules, which has previously been a challenge.
The next council meeting will be held on Monday, May 5, at 6 p.m.
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The NZ Spelling Bee celebrates tenth birthday
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The New Zealand Spelling Bee, which is run by a charitable trust, has seen thousands of Kiwi kids discover a love for language, and nine students crowned National Spelling Bee Champion, over the past decade.
Celebrating the birthday, Ms Parata and 2013 National Spelling Bee Champion, Nithya Narayanan, were on hand to cut the cake and launch a new Years 1 - 8 classroom spelling programme to eager Year 5 and 6 spellers at the school.
"Over the last 10 years, the New Zealand Spelling Bee has made a positive difference for many children," Ms Parata says.
"With the launch of this new programme, which is available online and free of charge, teachers will be able to use this resource to help raise the spelling culture in the classroom and to get kids interested in spelling from when they first start school."
The new resource has been developed with the support of a new sponsor – the Wright Family Trust, which owns and operates the 'School's Out' Before and After School Care and Holiday programme.
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"Awards like these are another way to publicly recognise and celebrate our teachers who are doing a great job of educating our young people," Ms Parata says.
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