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Preaseason doesn't impact regular season standings. Its virtually meaningless.
San Antonio should just say they were negotiating a trade with Dallas and kept their players out of the game as a precaution. You know Cuban would be good for it.
I probably would if televised. Of course I prefer sports to sports entertainment (WWE). The NFL wasn't happy about teams resting, but instead of threatening and sanctioning teams they handled it through scheduling. Of course it's a much better run league so i guess i shouldnt expect Stern and the NBA to do something similar. A commissioner dictating to a coach when to play his players is BS for sport. I suppose it is perfectly acceptable for sports entertainment, though. I shouldn't be surprised that Stern would take this stance.
The more I think about it, the more hilarious it is to argue that the NBA is losing some kind of exposure or something from this. It certainly created high drama, and isn't that what drives ESPN? Maybe they lose some revenue in the two hours last night, but you know First Take, Mike and Mike, Cowherd and the rest of them will be talking about this above everything, including the Falcons-Saints game.
The only way you get that exposure with everybody suiting up is if the Spurs win and the Heat are falling into some kind of skid. Otherwise this is just another one of 82 that isn't as important as the NFL game being played on the same night.
Just because you're interested in what "Mike and Mike" or Cowherd say doesn't mean that you watched the game. I watched the Falcons-Saints game last night because the NFL was offering the superior product, and I've listened to "Mike and Mike" some this morning.
I know it's popular to bash Stern, but I think he got this 100% right.
When a coach decides that a game is not important to win (and it's not a matter of resting players for a playoff spot that has already been decided), then the integrity of the contest is threatened.
You don't want a coach, player, or ref working for a casino.
You don't want a ref being best buds with players.
You don't want coaches or general mangers tanking games or seasons.
Pop says he decided to rest guys for this game many months ago when reviewing the schedule. How many people did he tell? Did they bet on the game?
Some of you are also IU fans. What if you showed up for the IU-UNC game the other night and Tom Crean announced that, while none of his players were injured, he was concerned about many of them getting just a little too tired. Thus he had decided that Cody, Jordan, Victor, and Will would all not dress for the UNC game. How would that go over? How should it go over?
The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
Yeah, but Pop also believes he has a team that will win without those guys. He's not an idiot. I bet if you asked him about his chances to win without Duncan, Gionobli and Parker, he'd be very confident in his response.
So I'm fairly certain he didn't mark this game as a "tank" game or an off night.
You're not trying very hard to win if you sit Duncan, Ginobili, and Parker. Sure you "can" win, but you're not going to beat many top teams (or bottom feeders for that matter) without those guys.
Pop threw the game and they essentially rubbed it in everyone's face when they made a point to say that they flew those guys back to SA on a Southwest flight. You can't get away with something so blatant when the league is going up against an NFL game.
And like I said, Pops isn't the kind of coach to just throw away a game like that. He's always had good teams.
I'm sure the NBA is well aware that they aren't going to win Thursday Nights against the NFL. However, they still want all of the possible viewers they can get. And having a team like SA send all their stars home means it's less likely that people will watch.
Sure Pop is a good coach and wants the most out of his teams. And he has done nothing but win since he has been their coach. But as far as this game is concerned, he wasn't trying his hardest to win. The team is infinitely less talented without those guys. You're not putting forward your best effort if you sit the core of your championship teams.
I think there are plenty of people like myself who want to see a competitive game when they tune in. It certainly turned out to be competitive, but I want to see a competition between elite teams at full strength. I thus had no interest in watching last night. I was watching Falcons-Saints.
That wouldn't happen because the scheduling of college basketball is a lot more forgiving to the players than NBA basketball. You are right with your premise, but Stern is wrong with his solution. The solution isn't fining coaches into submission, but scheduling so teams aren't playing 4 games in 5 nights.
Very few if any coaches could do this type of thing and still have the respect of the players the next day. Pop is the only one right now.
So I don't think this will turn into a trend (coaches resting players in the middle of the season against top teams)
I wonder if Stern would have even noticed it they were playing the Pacers...
Sitting your best players against the Heat would be like a team sitting its best defensive players against the New England Patriots.
A big head scratcher for sure on the Spurs behalf for doing this so early in the season, but I wouldn't fine them just because the game was nationally televised. It was Pop's decision to do it. Didn't seem very smart, but then again, he is the coach.
I would assume the league would've at least given them a talking to if they did this during the week.
This can certainly go either way.
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There is only one person that should care about this and its the spurs owner. I think POP saw it as a scheduled loss so why not let your guys refresh and come back stronger. Their team is not young and this may buy them a few more wins. Everything has to be looked at in the big picture and if Pops did it then there is a reason.
Actually, he DID rest his players for a better playoff spot. The game against Memphis on Saturday will impact the playoff seed of the Spurs as the Griz are in the same division with them thus making this game one of the most important games of the season.
The game against Miami? It just isn't as important for playoff positioning.
And that's exactly what the schedule making ensured
Late to this conversation, but Kareem and the other big stars used to have "80 game contracts" where the players could pick a game or two to rest. Can't tell you how many times I went to MSA to the see the Lakers as a kid and Kareem was nowhere to be found but was healthy enough to play the games before and after.
This decision by the Spurs doesn't bother me at all, from a competitive perspective. But I'm glad all those guys played last week when I went to the game because its been years since I've been able to see get to a Pacers-Spurs game in person and I enjoyed watching them play. (Didn't enjoy the outcome, of course.) Would have been really bummed as a paying customer if those guys were given "that" night off.
Why do the things that we treasure most, slip away in time
Till to the music we grow deaf, to God's beauty blind
Why do the things that connect us slowly pull us apart?
Till we fall away in our own darkness, a stranger to our own hearts
And life itself, rushing over me
Life itself, the wind in black elms,
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This post is brought to you by popular demand! The amount of emails and inquiries we have gotten inquiring about Cameron's gorgeous makeup in the feature film, The Holiday, is exorbitant! Although I am not 100% sure what exact colors Cameron's makeup artist, Robin Fredirksz, used for her throughout this film, I've tried my best to re-create her face based on this still image from the movie. Enjoy!
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TRAVELLERS who moved on to a playing field in Stagholt Lane, Stonehouse have ignored a deadline to leave.
Two of the four caravans which arrived at the site on Friday were still there after the deadline of 2pm today laid down by landowner Stonehouse Town Council.
Stonehouse town clerk Gill Jennings said: "There are two families on Stagholt field at present. "They were given notice to quit the site by 2pm yesterday but have refused to cooperate.
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Mitt Romney Skips National Right to Life Conference. What's He Afraid Of?
As anti-choice advocates, supporters and politicians gathered, where was the presidential candidate?
This weekend was the three-day conference for the National Right to Life, a meeting of the leaders in anti-choice advocacy and politics. Elected officials included Rep. Trent Franks, Rep. Chris Smith, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and Sen. Kelly Ayotte. Conspicuously absent from attendance, however, was former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
Romney did send a video, and he sent New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte in as a representative to speak on his behalf. Ayotte, a perfect pick for Romney as a running mate who could shore up his support with the anti-choice wing of his party and address his "women voter" problem, was sure to insist that Romney was 100 percent in favor of their mission.
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"I want you to know, that Gov. Romney is a fighter who will stand up for life and he will restore conservative values based on our moral, our moral grounding in the White House and he will govern as a pro-life president," she said inside a Hyatt hotel ballroom here.
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Referring to the presumptive GOP nominee as "my friend" and "a strong leader" during her roughly 20 minute address, Ayotte laid out just how important she believes the election on November 6 is for the country.
"Life is on the line in this election –- it truly is and we can't afford to just play defense, we have to get on the offense and we need to elect a pro-life president. We need to elect Mitt Romney to make sure we protect life in the White House," she said and even jabbed Obama for always having so many celebrities campaigning with him.
"When you stand up for what is morally right, when you stand up for those who don't have a voice –- that is much more powerful than any celebrity that can come in this room."
Why would Romney choose to avoid a personal appearance with the luminaries of the "Right to Life" movement, and the people he will need to rely on to provide the grassroots support necessary to win the election? Fervent anti-choicers are already suspicious of Romney; wouldn't you think he would want to take the opportunity to personally show his devotion to their cause? According to the Politico calendar, Romney had a fundraiser Thursday evening, and has another Monday night, but otherwise had no obligations.


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At Jay Peak, nearly all of our lodging is ski in/ski out, located near (or in some cases practically on) our championship golf course, and within walking distance of the Pump House Indoor Waterpark and Ice Haus Indoor Arena. Whether one of our full service Hotel suites, single family homes, full range of condominiums or townhouses, most of our lodging is within walking distance to a lift-and those few that are not, are located conveniently along our free Resort Shuttle Loop. You can get an idea of where all the lodging properties are located on THIS MAP.
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The Timberline condos are among the newest, and most luxurious, on property. Suites range from 1- to 3-bedrooms in size and larger units include 2 levels.
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The most luxurious, yet affordable, ski-in,ski-out lodging anywhere. Units range from 2- to 5-bedrooms and are perfect for medium to large groups, or multi family getaways.
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Located mostly on the Queen's Highway trail, our deluxe Slopeside condominiums have 2-bedrooms and one full bathroom plus a full kitchen, living and dining areas, fireplace and small balcony.
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Within walking distance to the first tee, the Ice Haus, Hotel Jay and Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Mountainside Condominium 202 is conveniently located near all Tramside amenities and is one of our more popular options for budget conscious travellers.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A man accused of performing cosmetic buttocks injections with Fix-a-Flat and cement remained in jail Sunday morning.
Oneal Morris was charged with manslaughter after one of the alleged victims died.
On Friday morning, a judge set bond at $100,000 for the manslaughter charge and $50,000 for practicing medicine without a license causing bodily harm.
That second charge was added Friday by prosecutors who said another victim, Valentina Lopez from Hallandale Beach, allegedly suffered injuries as a result of botched injections by Morris.
READ: Warrant to arrest Morris
Late Friday, Lopez spoke to Local 10 on the phone.
"Was there ever a point when you thought -- something's not right here?" asked Local 10's Janine Stanwood.
"Yeah, that's when I went into the hospital. I called the emergency room when I felt my butt go hard like a rock," Lopez said.
Lopez said she regretted meeting Morris.
"Yes -- I feel like he's a very cruel man. Like, and I feel like he's jealous of women," she said.
Still recovering from corrective surgery, Lopez said she felt lucky she was still alive.
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives said Shatarka Nuby, of Tamarac, died in March after allegedly being injected nearly a dozen times by Morris. Her death was the result of "massive systemic silicone migration," according to a medical examiner.
Investigators said Nuby had paid Morris, whom she knew as Dutchess, hundreds of dollars for injections of an unknown substance in her buttocks, hips, thighs and breasts, and that the injection sites were sealed with superglue and cotton balls.
Home video shows Nuby smiling, and showing her newly-enhanced backside to friends. A friend can be heard in the video telling Nuby that she looked "perfect."
Cynthia Thompson, Nuby's aunt, said she may have been smiling in the video, but she was in excruciating pain.
"She was sick for a long time," Thompson said.
On Thursday, family members said they were relieved that Morris had been arrested.
Morris' attorney, Michael Mirer, denies the allegations. Mirer said Nuby underwent further cosmetic surgeries after she saw Morris.
"The alleged deceased victim is claiming that those infections were the result of my client. I have no evidence of that," Mirer said.
Morris was initially arrested in November on charges of practicing medicine without a license. He pleaded not guilty in that case in April. At least three women made similar allegations against Morris and claimed to have suffered medical problems after the injections.
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Learn More About the Census at Events on Saturday, April 10
April 8, 2010
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More Information
To encourage residents to mail back their census forms, Fairfax County is co-sponsoring events and activities on Saturday, April 10. They include:
- Culmore Multicultural Community Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A block party at the Woodrow Wilson Library, 6101 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church. For more information or reasonable ADA accommodations, contact Richard Cabello, Fairfax County Park Authority, 703-324-8730, TTY 711.
- Huntington Community Center, 2 to 3 p.m.
Volunteers will go door-to-door to encourage residents to fill out their census form, and hand out fliers at the Huntington Metro Station. Volunteers should meet at the center, 5751 Liberty Dr, Alexandria. To volunteer, for more information, and reasonable ADA accommodations, contact Amie Williams, Department of Community Recreation Services, 703-960-1917, TTY 711.
- Sacramento Neighborhood Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers will go door-to-door to encourage residents to fill out their census form. Volunteers should meet at the center, 8792E Sacramento Drive, Alexandria. To volunteer, for more information, and reasonable ADA accommodations, contact Sally Waller, Sacramento Neighborhood Center, 703-619-2964, TTY 711.
- ADAMS Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) will host a block party at theHerndon Town Square, 730 Elden Street, Herndon. There will be free hamburgers, hot dogs, and music. For more information, reasonable ADA accommodations, contact Khalid Iqbal, ADAMS Center, 202-439-5432, TTY 711.
To get help filling out the form, call the U.S. Census Bureau's toll-free telephone help lines:
- English: 1-866-872-6868
- Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
- Korean: 1-866-955-2010
- Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
- Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
Until April 19, residents also can get help in person at Questionnaire Assistance Centers across the county. Visit the Census Web page to find the centers.
By federal law, information from census forms cannot be shared with any local, state or federal government agency, including Fairfax County. Census workers also take an oath for life to keep this information confidential. There are stiff penalties for U.S. Census Bureau employees who disclose this information, including fines of up to $250,000, up to five years in prison or both.
County officials are asking everyone to participate in the census because Fairfax County gets federal money based on census data. In Fiscal Year 2008, Fairfax County received more than $359 million in federal dollars based on census data. This money helped to fund the county's schools, roads and social services. As an example, the county received more than $50 million for schools.
The U.S. Constitution requires that a census be conducted every 10 years to count everyone living in this country. Everyone must be counted — not just U.S. citizens — as stipulated by the Constitution.
For more information about the 2010 census, visit the Fairfax County Web site.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711


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CAMBRA - PBRN Caries Management By Risk Assessment In A Practice-Based Research Network (CAMBRA-PBRN)
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The goal of this project is to create a Practice Based Research Network with 30 researcher dentists calibrated on the administration of a caries risk assessment and the treatment modalities recommended based on the caries risk assessment results (Caries Management by Risk Assessment - CAMBRA), and to conduct a 2-year CAMBRA study in those dental offices. Participating dentists will be a mix of general practitioners and pediatric dentists selected from private practice, part time university faculty, large group practices, or community clinics. Participating practices will collect baseline data and patient progress and report on patient acceptance and compliance, and the effectiveness of treatment.
The program's duration is anticipated to be approximately four years. Year one will be dedicated to program, protocol and evaluation design, and recruitment, selection and calibration of researcher dentists. Years two and three will be the research and data collection time period, and year four will be dedicated to evaluation.
|Dental Caries
|Other: Caries prevention active intervention Other: control treatment
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|CAMBRA - PBRN Caries Management By Risk Assessment In A Practice-Based Research Network
- caries increment [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- changes in mutans streptococci (MS), and lactobacilli (LB) in whole saliva [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- change in caries risk category over time [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
|Actual Study Start Date:
|April 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2017
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Caries prevention active intervention
Patients receive CAMBRA related products like CHX, 5000ppm F-toothpaste etc according to their risk level
Other: Caries prevention active intervention
Subjects will be treated related to their caries risk:
"Low Caries Risk"
The intervention and control treatments for low caries risk are the same:
4 bitewing radiographs dental prophylaxis Oral Hygiene instruction OTC toothpaste with fluoride (1,100 ppm F) 2x daily Periodic oral exam after 12 months Bitewings after 12 months
"Moderate Caries Risk" In addition to the treatment above the intervention group receives OTC fluoride rinse as well as xylitol candies or gums.
"High Caries Risk" The high caries risk level subjects will receive a prescription 5,000 ppm F toothpaste, will rinse 1 day for one week per months with a Chlorhexidine rinse to reduce the bacteria level, and receive a fluoride varnish in the dental office.
Placebo Comparator: control treatment
Patients receive treatment according to standard of care
Other: control treatment
Subjects will be treated related to their caries risk:
"Low Caries Risk"
The intervention and control treatments for low caries risk are the same:
4 bitewing radiographs dental prophylaxis (if prescribed) Oral Hygiene instruction OTC toothpaste with fluoride (1,100 ppm F) as currently used by patient Periodic oral exam after 12 months Bitewings after 12 months
"Moderate Caries Risk" "Control" group receives regular dental care (placebo rinse and gums without active ingredients allow blinding).
"High Caries Risk" The control treatment group receives regular dental care (regular 1,100 ppm F toothpaste, a placebo rinse without antibacterial ingredients and placebo varnish to allow blinding).
Detailed Description:
The clinical part of the project will prove that CAMBRA principles can successfully be disseminated into everyday dental practices and that by applying the principles of Caries Management by Risk Assessment to subjects in those practices a major reduction in caries can be seen in the intervention group in comparison to the control group. At the end of the two year clinical part performed in the Practice Based Research Network data will show that the positive results of the first CAMBRA study achieved in the university setting at UCSF can also be accomplished in a dental practice setting to the benefit of patients. If CAMBRA can be successfully disseminated into dental practices dental care costs can significantly be reduced.
The overall study objective is to build a Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) and to conduct in this setting a 2-year randomized, controlled, double blind clinical trial to provide clinical evidence that scientifically based caries risk assessment, in conjunction with aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations will result in dramatically reduced further caries increment. If successful this study performed in a PBRN will provide substantial evidence for changing the practice of caries management. The planned study is a double blind practice-based clinical study. The California Dental Association Foundation will help to select up to 30 participating dentists. Practitioners will perform a Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) evaluation and will instruct and provide treatment suggestions for the study subjects according to the CAMBRA protocol.
The hypothesis to be tested is that caries management based on caries-risk status (low, moderate or high) will significantly reduce the need for caries restorative treatment over two (plus) years compared to usual dental treatment in the practice based setting. The primary outcome measure will be caries increment.
At the end of the two year clinical part performed in the Practice Based Research Network data will show that the positive results of the first CAMBRA study achieved in the university setting at UCSF can also be accomplished in a dental practice setting to the benefit of patients. If CAMBRA can be successfully implemented into dental practices in the future dental care costs can significantly be reduced.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|12 Years to 65 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- These criteria will not be based on race or gender.
- Participants will be new patients and must:
- be at least 12 years old and not older than 65 years
- be able to give informed consent in English
- be unlikely to move from the area during the study period (as determined by residential history and questioning, and be unlikely to move in the next 2.5 years for work, educational, or personal reasons.)
- be willing to participate regardless of group assignment
- be willing to comply with all study procedures and protocol
- be dentate with at least sixteen teeth
- will have all treatment needs for caries completed within three months of entry into the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- People who want to limit radiation exposure from dental radiographs
- Persons with:
- significant past or current medical problem history especially conditions that may affect oral health or oral flora (i.e., diabetes, HIV, heart conditions that require antibiotic prophylaxis)
- medication use that may affect the oral flora or salivary flow (e.g., antibiotic use in the past three months, drugs associated with dry mouth/xerostomia)
- root caries at enrollment (study will focus on coronal caries)
- periodontal disease that requires surgery, chemotherapeutic agents, or frequent prophys
- another household member participating in the study (to prevent sharing F, CHX rinses, etc.)
- drug or alcohol addiction, or other conditions that may decrease the likelihood of adhering to study protocol
- missed screening visit without cancellation or rescheduling
- rescheduled screening visit more than once
- subjects with extreme high caries risk
- sensitive to Chlorhexidine or the ethyl alcohol vehicle in CHX
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01176396
|United States, California
|UCSF School of Dentistry - Dental Offices in Bay Area
|San Francisco, California, United States, 94143
|Principal Investigator:
|Peter Rechmann, DDS, PhD
|University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
|Principal Investigator:
|John DB Featherstone, MSc, PhD
|University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
|Responsible Party:
|Peter Rechmann, DDS PhD, University of California, San Francisco
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01176396 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|August 4, 2010
|Last Updated:
|May 8, 2017
Keywords provided by Peter Rechmann, University of California, San Francisco:
Dental Caries
Preventive Dentistry
Dental Prophylaxis
Dental Care
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Dental Caries
Tooth Demineralization
Tooth Diseases
Stomatognathic Diseases
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McKown, Grace L. — 2 p.m., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Ripley.
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5 Reasons Why Recruiters and Employers Dread Reading Resumes
5 Reasons Why Recruiters and Employers Dread Reading a Resume
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Here's a fact: Very few people like reading
, especially those who read hundreds of them a week. Ask any
. I critique and write resumes as part of my
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The only bright spot in this whole process is reading a resume that doesn't give me a sharp pain between my eyes, one that is relatively sound. A resume that is outstanding–now, that's a WOW moment.
Once you understand that recruiters and employers are not dying to read your resume, you can focus your attention on writing one that pleasantly surprises them, one the prompts them to recommend you for an interview. To make them want to read your resume, you must, at the very least, avoid making the following mistakes:
1. An apathetic approach to writing your resume.
Don't let your apathy show in the quality of your product. It shouts, "I'm not into writing a resume. It means I have to think about what I did." I come across people who feel this way. They resent having to write a resume and would like others to do it for them. Do not rely on others to write your resume; it's your responsibility.
2. It lacks accomplishments.
I know, you've heard this a thousand times. But it's worth repeating because you want to stand out from the rest. Many people think accomplishments should only be highlighted in the Employment History section or under Career Highlights.
Some of your accomplishments should be stated in the Performance Profile.
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Better yet, if you know someone at the company or know someone who knows someone at the company, call him/her and ask more about the position. LinkedIn is a great tool for finding influential people at companies. The bottom line is that you can't write a targeted resume if you don't understand the requirements of the job.
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As CareerBuilder.com points out, keywords are the skills applicant tracking systems search for to determine if your resume will be the first of many to be read by employers. Your branding title, much like the title on your
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Irene Koch was listed in the Sentinel and other media outlets on July Fourth for a 2002 warrant on suspicion of arson, said Santa Cruz County sheriff's Sgt. Patrick Dimick.
Although she died in October 2004 in Santa Clara County, her warrant remained in the system. Koch was 48.
"We sympathize with the family's feelings, and we're sorry that this happened," Dimick said Thursday. "It's embarrassing for us."
Deputies put Koch on the Most Wanted list as part of a package of wanted arson suspects.
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Koch owned a deli in Santa Cruz during the 1990s and died of cirrhosis, she said.
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Koch had been accused of setting fire to her ex-husband's home in Live Oak, and a no-bail warrant was issued because she failed to appear in court, according to authorities and Koch's family. Valdez believed that her mother was too ill to attend court hearings.
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When someone dies outside the county where a warrant is issued, there is no system that notifies law enforcement to cancel the warrant. Instead, deputies must check several computer systems -- including State Parole and a state inmate locator -- to try to confirm someone's death, said Dimick.
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Cauliflower has been the best news of late for Arizona and California vegetable growers, who enjoy a relatively strong market that will go at least through the end of January.
"It started getting active around mid-December," said Jason Lathos, commodity manager for Salinas, Calif.-based Church Bros. LLC. "Since the middle of December, cauliflower has averaged $15 to $20 f.o.b."
Just before the Martin Luther King Jr., holiday weekend, on Jan. 17 most cartons of film-wrapped cauliflower 12s shipped for $14.35 to $16.55 from Yuma, Ariz., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At Santa Maria, Calif., was about $10 to $11.
The three-year average price for Yuma cauliflower has been $12.87, according to the USDA, but that includes last winter when a hard freeze and other issues sent f.o.b. soaring to $25 to $27.
"It goes back to the unusually warm weather we've experienced through the entire Yuma deal," said Doug Classen, sales manager for Salinas, Calif.-based The Nunes Co. "A lot of the cauliflower came forward and left somewhat of a hole in supply, so people have had to continually reach for volume."
"Company to company, the industry is in a feast or famine situation," Classen said Jan. 21. "Some have quite a bit more cauliflower than others right now. At least for the next week to 10 days, I see somewhat of a market. But it's come off a little from what it was."
For buyers within range, Santa Maria has been more appealing lately than Yuma.
"It's off the beaten path so they've had to use price to entice people to load there," said Henry Dill, sales manager for Pacific International Marketing. "There are not a lot of items to pick up in that area. And you've got a bit better production in Santa Maria."
"We could get cooler weather in Yuma next week," Dill said Jan. 21. "If the weather cycle remains what it's been, there will probably be better production in the desert."
But Church Bros. sees something of a longer term trend at work in the cauliflower market.
"If you were to watch 24 hours of the Food Network, you'd see one show or another feature cauliflower or brussels sprouts," Lathos said. "That's in line with what happened before kale and blueberries took off."
"Kale was the last one where you saw a big increase in media attention and consumption," Lathos said. "I think the next two items you'll see are cauliflower and brussels sprouts. They're already starting to take off."
For cauliflower, Lathos said, grower-shippers have a way to go before they're ready to meet any demand increases.
"Depending on time of year, it's a 60- to 90-day crop," he said. "If you're not adjusted and ready for it, you're going to have lighter supplies. The industry is not ahead of the curve yet."
On Jan. 20, Lathos said Church Bros. recently enjoyed a record week for sales of fresh-cut items as milder temperatures returned to the East Coast.


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The Greatest Ever In Wrestling?
by, 04-26-2012 at 08:25 PM (8695 Views)
Now before i start let me state what i mean by the term "greatest". I am not talking about the best technical wrestler but the overall best in terms of popularity, superstardom and how over they where in there prime. I would also like to state i am not including wrestlers before Wrestlemania began due to lack of TV evidence and the sports popularity, wrestlers such as Buddy Rodgers, Lou Thez, Bruno Sammartino and many others.
I am going to name who i think the 10 biggest (greatest) of all time are and do a segment on each. i am basing the list on the greatest in my opinion and on the opinion of others from there top 100's i have read and not my favourite 10 ever.
Some special mentions have to be Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Ultimate Warrior, Dusty Rhodes, Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Mr Perfect, Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper, Edge, Randy Orton, Goldberg Big Show, Harley Race, Owen Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, RVD, Batista, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, Jeff Hardy and Kane. (have missed some i know)
First of the Nature Boy Ric Flair. Many consider to be the best of all time. A great in ring technician, a very long and prolonged carrier (Probably should of retired a while ago), a great mike worker and of course a 16 time world champion. He is considered by many fans and especially his peers as the best ever. He wrestled some amazing matches and was amazingly loyal to the business and still is. He was also the leader of the first faction in wrestling the four horsemen and part of Evolution. He was immensely popular and got one of the greatest farwells to wrestling (excluding TNA). And not to mention he is the only man to be inducted into the hall of fame twice! WOOOOOOOOOO
Next is the immortal one HUlK Hogan. A big impressive looking guy with a big personality, amazing strength and such a huge draw. He was not the best in ring and rarely put people over however his success and popularity is undeniable. He was a 6 time WWE champian and a 6/7 WCW champion, he headlined 9 wrestlemanias pretty much and is one of if not the most popular guys and biggest draws of all time even though like Ric Flair he should have retired along time ago and possibly sort out his ego (as you can tell i am not his biggest of fans but he is one of the greatest ever). I should also mention he was the top star in WCW and WWE which is impressive in its self and probably has the most loyal bunch of fans the Hulkamaniacs!
On to the icon Sting! The best wrestler to never work for WWE (yet). He is been around it seems like forever yet unlike others has not lost a step in the ring. He is a legend in WCW, multi time World champion in WCW, TNA and NWA and is loved and adored by fans around the world still to this day and was proberly the most popular superstar of WCW. A good in ring worker, was so over without even talking and the fact WWE fans want him to wrestle in the WWE even at the age of 53 and the fact he has never been in the company says it all about the stinger!
Next the Phenom The Undertaker. Like Sting he has been around along time but is yet to loose a beat in the ring. He is adored by all and respected by fans and wrestlers alike. He has won mutable titles, including several World WWE Titles. He has the impressive Wrestlemania Streak, and has been a top draw for the WWE for over 20 years. Not to mention he probably has the best gimmick and entrance ever (apart from the american badass) and a great gimmick and wrestler came about from the undertaker, his brother Kane who has been around for over 15 years himself. A good in ring worker and arguably the best big guy and most athletic big guy ever. He will surely go down as one of the true grates.
The Show stopper HBK Shawn Michaels. He had charisma, in ring ability and one of the best smiles ever (until he lost it). All joking aside HBK will probably go down as the best performer of all time. One of the first little guys to make it to the top with personality to match he is described by the WWE as the best ever. He is a multi time world champion among other titles, he always performed on the big stage especially wrestlmania hence his nickname and was one of the three men to bring WWE and wrestling into its most successful era the Attitude era. He then left but came back again to entertain us all as a singles competitor and part of DX. Probably the best in ring performer of all time, one of the most athletic and revolutionary talents (Ladder match at WM 10) and one of the most popular superstars ever.
Now on to The Best There Is ... (i really cant be bothered to type the rest! we all know the saying) (made it just as long anyway!!) Not too many wrestlers can argue this statement from the Hitman Bret Hart. Like Shawn he did it the proper way, a successful tag champ, then a IC champ then finally a 7 time world title holder in WWE (5) and WCW (2). He is also the best technical wrestler on this list and one of the best ever. His one downside would be his personality and mike work however, when he was the face of the company for a few years one of the most popular and over stars ever. He has been very unfortunate with the loss of his brothers and friends, his stroke and the kick which ended his career but the man who made pink cool was easily one of the biggest stars in the industry ever and proberly the most popular wrestler ever in Canada.
Stone Cold Steve Austin. The most populer star ever acording to WWE. He with Shawn Michaels and The Rock made the attitude era (him being probably the most significant of the three). He was immensely populer and over and good in the ring. His mike work was amazing from Austin 3:16, Hell yeah, Bottom line and the most famous chant ever What? He was one of the first if not the first heel to become a real fan favourite and is the reason i believe along with the Rock the WWE beat WCW. He also was involved in the best rivalry ever with the Rock. Still loved to this day even though nearly 10 years away from the ring. Is the rattlesnake really finished or will is legacy become even more legendary? (according to reports he will wrestle again) HELL YEAH
Now to my favourite wrestler of all time The Rock. Still youngish (39), he is without doubt the most entertaining, charismatic and best mike worker of all time! (honest i am not biast ) He was so funny and still is from his promoes on the talent to his skits with the Coach to his hall of fame speech!(Rock and Jericho and Rock N Sock was classic) Like i mentioned earlier he was an instigator of the attitude era and had the best ever rivlery with Stone Cold. He had manny iconic catchphrases (too many to mention) and had the crowd and still does in the palm of his hand like none before him! He is very athletic, a third generation superstar and good in the ring (not the best but still very good) He is a 9 time world champion and counting and has headlined 5 strait wrestlemanias along with 28 and many more to come. His legacy is still growing and at his prime i think the most over and popular star ever, and if he had not left for hollywood he would undoubtably be the best ever and may well be yet anyway!
Next the Game HHH. Still going to this day, a big part of the attitude era up until even the present. A great performer and has been a constant top superstar for 15 years or so. He was good in so many types of matches such as pure wrestling matches to ruthless hardcore or hell in the cell matches. He is part of the great DX, leader of one of the best stables Evolution and has held the World title and WWE title 13 times. He has also main evented Wrestlmania 6 times (in the last match) and counting and even though he is at the twilight of his career he will be on are screen for many years to come due to his marriage to Stephanie which will be good due to his good mike skills. Maybe not the most popular star ever, though at times and over the last 15 years very popular not to mention a constant main eventer for the last 15 years (Even more so than the Undertaker due to his brakes)
Finally Hornswoggle! He has been a revelation in the industry and with his current run with Brodus Clay could become the best ever! ONLY JOKING
John Cena! I know a controversial one. Not his biggest fan, but i do like him and even though his face character is stale (However interesting of late with Brock) and not the best in ring work, you can not deny he is and has been the face of the company for 7 years, has unbelievable strength (more so than hogan and i reckon could have easily given Andre a F5 let alone a body slam), a very good worker on the mike, loyal, hard working as anyone and has huge popularity with most kids and women not to mention quite a few adults (not by most older fans or people on this site due to 7 year olds not really looking on news sites). He is one of the biggest stars ever and i would say not even half way in his career. Not to mention he has already one 12 world titles even though they mean less now he will break Ric Flairs record. He could if he turns heel and wins the fans over (which if he turns heel may happen) and sticks around could become the best ever!
Now to my list (Just an opinion)
1. The Rock
2. Shawn Michaels
3. The Undertaker
4. Stone Cold
5. Bret Hart
6. Ric Flair
7. Hulk Hogan
9. Sting
10. John Cena
Just to explain my list i started watching WWF in 1997 (i am now 20) but have watched loads of old videos, documentaries and past PPV Events. But i think the Attitude era was the best with the most competition which is why my top 10 is the way it is.
Hope you enjoyed the blog and would love to hear in the comment section if you agree with my list and if not do your own top 10 lists as would like to see who people think is the "Greatest" Wrestler ever!


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Woody's owner Paul Braden was honored with the W.W. Reed Kent Medal for Public Service, the highest honor conferred by the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, Thursday at the Tree City Awards.
Since its 1972 founding, Woodsy's has seen continual growth, while Braden has consistently served the community and organizations through his help with the Kent Heritage Festival, Standing Rock Cultural Arts, Theodore Roosevelt High School athletics and more.
"In the past 40 years, Paul has been an incredible inspiration to this community," said Michelle Hartman while presenting the award to a crowd of 150 at Laziza in downtown Kent. "He has taken his passion for music and shared this passion with everything and everyone he touches ... His volunteer efforts in Kent do not go unnoticed, and Kent is a better place because of these efforts."
Since 1942, 54 Public Service Awards have been conferred by the chamber.
"Wow," Braden said. "I'm humbled by being in this esteemed group and winning this award."
Several other Kent businesses were honored Thursday for their efforts to improve Kent.
Fairmount Properties, Laziza and Record Publishing Company each received Tree City Awards for their investment in bringing jobs to Kent.
IMMY Awards, which are granted to businesses that create economic retention, reinvestment and new facilities, were granted to Baked in The Village Cafe owner Andrea Berry for her efforts to reestablish The Backerei under a new name in a new location, Four Seasons Trophies for persisting to stay in Kent with a new location after 30 years at DePeyster and East Main streets and the Kent Historical Society for its re-purposing of the Clapp-Woodward House at 237 E. Main St. into a museum dedicated to preserving Kent's past.
William Perfect, of Perfect Construction, received the Small Business Person of the Year Award, for his dedication to his employees and clients.
Two individuals also were recognized for the work they've put forth to help further Kent's progress. Kent Economic Development Director Dan Smith was recognized by Mayor Jerry Fiala with a key to the city for his work to spur growth in Kent, and former KACC president Bill Griffith received the Bright Star Award, conferred by the chamber to one of its members for dedicated behind the scenes work.
KACC President Paul Organ led off the event by highlighting Kent's progress and encouraging the community to keep working together to better the city.
"We are locked and loaded. We can aim higher than where we've gotten so far. We can shoot farther than we have shot so far, and I think we're going to do it together," Organ said.
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The title of the article was "Brown working hard, ready to lead."
I agree with the first part. He is working hard this offseason, and that's great.
But as for being ready to be a leader...Why is he working out by himself? People always work out better when there is someone there with them rather than alone. You compete against each other, build team chemistry, and all get better together.
If he were a leader, wouldn't he try getting his fellow wideouts to work out with him? In addition to the standard cardio and lifting work, wouldn't he try to convince a QB to come throw him some passes, and some of the corners to cover him as he was working on his routes?
The Only Acceptable 2017 Draft Results For Some Steeler Fans:
1.30 OLB T.J. Watt, Wisconsin
2.62 CB Ahkello Witherspoon, Colorado
3.94 CB Cameron Sutton, Tennessee
3.105c CB Howard Wilson, Houston
4.135 CB Damontae Kazee, San Diego State
5.173 CB Brian Allen, Utah
6.213 CB Marquez White, Florida State
7.248 OLB Keion Adams, Western Michigan
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That is not to say that a group workout isn't in the future, but right now, Brown is setting an example...and the Steelers are putting that on blast on the website so that everyone can see the example...
God forbid a WR works hard and gets some pub...
If he stops the stupid taunting that crept into his game, he'd go a long way to being a better leader...
Schiavone's Race Career:
Starts- 10
Wins- 2
2nd- 4
3rd- 0
Other- 4
Prizemoney- $60,050.00
Well, yeah, of course. But that's besides the point. The point is... Given what we've seen from AB and MW, The AB personality/attitude is far more, preferable.I don't know AB or MW personally. I'd prefer my son to be more like myself or someone I knew as opposed to someone I don't know.
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What exactly have we seen from Wallace as far as his personality & attitude go? Most of the percieved 'bad attitude' from Wallace is exactly that- percieved. Something that a few fans have built into a quasi-truth about him- how he doesn't train hard, doesn't try, is a bad team mate.... has that EVER actually been reported?Well, yeah, of course. But that's besides the point. The point is... Given what we've seen from AB and MW, The AB personality/attitude is far more, preferable.
The ONLY 'bad' thing that has actually come from his mouth is when he candidly said that because he isn't the focus in attack the way he was under Arians, that the Haley offense causes him to have lapses in concentration.
Every other 'bad' thing we read/talk about/hear about on Wallace is conjecture based on fan-hate.
On the other hand, how many times do we see Antonio Brown taunting the opposition?
Schiavone's Race Career:
Starts- 10
Wins- 2
2nd- 4
3rd- 0
Other- 4
Prizemoney- $60,050.00
Yes, Antonio also had some huge mistakes last season. He probably cost the team two games himself with huge fumbles and yes I wish he would quit his Santonio Holmes impersonation but he also showed effort when making those mistakes. He was trying to make a play and lost the ball but at least it wasn't a lack of effort or care for his team and teammates. That's where Mike Wallace failed himself, the Steelers and his peers. I hope he gets his money and I really don't want him in the AFC North but if it happens so be it. I just don't want him on my team anymore.
If he didn't put in, as is believed, he sill managed to outperform the other Steeler WR's. What does that say for either the efforts of the other Steeler WR's, or (cringe), the ability of the other WR's, if a half-effort WR that 'can't catch in traffic', or in fact, catch anything if a defender is within half a field of him (as some would like us to believe), has more catches (than all but Brown- and even then, how much difference was there?), more yards, more TD's?
Schiavone's Race Career:
Starts- 10
Wins- 2
2nd- 4
3rd- 0
Other- 4
Prizemoney- $60,050.00
THe only WR I see making an effort every time I watch him is Manny Sanders. He's not as talented as Wallace or as explosive as Brown. But he looks like he's trying to make an impact on every play.
But even Manny doesn't have his head on straight trying to act like the other WRs at times.
We need a new WR badly. Ben's been hamstrung by his WRs since Santonio left. I think it has cost us at least one SuperBowl. Brown needs to work on more than his athleticism.


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Descendants of Valentine and Franciska Vetter Celebrate
Centennial of Homestead
For three days, there was a new community established on the eastern edge of Emmons County. The name of the community is Vetterville.
Vetterville is not a real community, but if it were, it would have been the second-largest city in the county from June 30-July 2. Over l,300 relatives gathered to pay tribute to Valentine and Franciska Vetter, who homesteaded what is known as Vetterville one hundred years ago.
Around 75 campers, numerous tents and even a tepee sprang up around the original Vetter farmstead, which is now occupied by the couple's great-great-grandchildren. Dan and Marie Vetter, and great-grandchildren, Ben and Delphine Vetter.
A large tent was erected for holding Mass, dancing and other entertainment, as well as a smaller tent as an additional shelter. Several chuckwagons were set up, and family members were toted from the front gate with a trailer.
Several events took place during the 3-day celebration--some were planned, while others were not.
A petting zoo was available for the younger generation, and a display of older tractors, cars and trucks was set up for the sake of reminiscing for the older folks.
Adam Baumstarck (fourth generation) of Linton demonstrated how his mother used to wash clothing with an old wooden wash machine. The demonstration included homemade soap, which was made by his nephew, Dr. Joseph Baumstarck, Jr., while Leland Vetter (fifth generation) gave a demonstration on rope-making.
There was also tap-dancing, kareoke and even a style show during the event. The style show featured the modeling of some of the wedding dresses worn by family members during the past century, recalling the food, ceremony and traditions of a wedding during certain time periods.
On Saturday, around 1,200 people gathered under the big tent for Mass. The celebrant was Fr. Richard Gross (fourth generation). He was assisted by Fr. James Hagel (fourth generation), Fr. Austin Vetter (fifth generation) and Deacon Ben Gross (fourth generation).
Saturday evening, a prayer service was held in St. Joseph's Cemetery, where Valentine and Franciska Vetter are buried. Sunday morning Mass was again held under the tent with the celebrant being Fr. Austin Vetter. He was assisted by Fr. James Hagel and Deacon Ben Gross.
The temporary community started to dismantle on July 2, and the farmstead was almost back to normal on July 4.
German-Russian Heritage
The Vetter ancestors came from Alsace Larraine, France to Mannheim on the steppes of Russia when there was nothing but wilderness. The built houses and villages practically out of nothing and transformed the southwest part of Russia into the bread basket of the world.
The largest European movement into Russia came during the reign of Catherine II (The Great), a German princess who became empress of Russia (1762-96). She promoted European, particularly French, culture in Russia, and she laid out several incentives to draw the Europeans into her country.
However, about 70 years later, the Europeans became so prosperous that they were no longer wanted in Russia. The government changed all the rules by which they had asked the German and French people to come.
In 1871, Tsar Alexander II revoked the rights and privileges that were promised to the German people. South America, the United States and Canada seemed to be the promised land.
In 1872, the first Germans left Russia and they first arrived in North Dakota in 1884. The areas first settled by the German-Russians were the southern portions of Emmons and McIntosh Counties.
In the United States, the government needed hard-working people to till the soil and tame the wild. As an incentive to draw people, the homesteaders had certain privileges, such as 160 acres of free land with the option to purchase more. Of course, the homesteaders had certain obligations that came under government jurisdiction.
The original homestead
Valentine Vetter was born in Selz, Russia in 1840. Franciska Hoffart was born in 1844. Valentine and Franciska were married in 1864.
In 1888, Valentine and Franciska decided to take their family out of Russia as many of their relatives and friends were doing. They came with 7 children--Johannes, Anton, Juliana, Margaret, Marion, Balzer and one adopted daughter, Mary.
They first settled near Eureka, SD, but later moved to a farmstead 1 mile north and 3 miles east of what is now the city of Hague. Valentine applied for citizenship in 1896.
Because of a very poor water supply, Valentine and Franciska moved further north in 1900. They settled down on the edge of the Beaver Creek to start building up their house and farm. This farm is located about 17 miles east of Linton, and the farm is still occupied by the fifth and sixth generations of Valentine and Franciska's family.
In 1916 the farmers in the neighborhood decided to build a church (St. Joseph's). Valentine donated land for the church to set on, and the church was located about a quarter mile east of the Vetter farm.
The church burned down in 1954 and was never rebuilt. However, the church cemetery is kept up very well and this is the place where Valentine and Franciska are buried. After St. Joseph's Church burned down, its parishioners attended St. Michael's Church.
Johannes Vetter, the oldest child, married Anna Mary Schmaltz in 1893. Johannes and his family moved along with his parents to the present day Vetter farm in 1900. They had ten children, of which six lived to be adults. They were Juliana (Baumstarck), Joseph, Anna Mary (Werner), Magdalena (Gross), Kenegunda (Wolf) and Valentine. Johannes and Anna Mary had 73 grandchildren.
Anton, the second-oldest child, married Barbara Wingerter in Russia. He came to America before his parents. Anton and Barbara had one child before they left Russia, but the child died during the trip and was buried at sea. Anton and Barbara settled near Selz, N.D. (presently Hague). They had seven children--Martin, Frances (Sister Francetta), Elizabeth, Peter and Mary Magdelina. Two children died in infancy.
Juliana was 18 years old when she came to America with her parents. She married Ludwig Schmaltz in 1892, and they lived in Beiseker, Canada. They had 8 children--Caroline, Margaret, Valentine, Mike, Frances, Matilda, Peter and Mary.
Margaret Vetter married Johannes (John) Wenninger in 1895. They also started a homestead in Canada, settling in Allan, Saskatchewan. John and Margaret had 8 children--Leo, John, Walter, Theresa, Joseph, Roy, Helen and Magdalena.
Balzer Vetter was born in 1878. He married Albina Job in 1901. They moved to the farmstead of Valentine and Franciska, and later set up a farm about one mile east of the St. Joseph's church. Balzer and Albina moved their home just on the north side of his parent's house in 1905. They had 9 children--Valentine, Jacob, Margaret, John, Balzer, Roy, Joseph, Cecelia and Frances.
Marian Vetter was born in 1880. She married Vincent Schmidt in 1901. They also lived on the Vetter farmstead for awhile, until buying a farm nine miles south of Napoleon. They lived on this farm until 1929, and then moved to a farm one mile south of her parent's home. In 1938, they moved into Linton. Vince and Marian had 7 children--Frances, Julia Christine, Valentine, Mary, Theresa and Clara.
Mary was adopted by Valentine and Franciska Vetter in 1890 when she was 6 years old. She was often referred to as "Little Mary" since Valentine and Franciska already had a daughter named Marian. Mary married Bernard Vetter in 1907, and they farmed southwest of Linton in the area of St. Bernard Parish. Bernard and Mary had 9 children--Emma, John, Magdalena, Martha, Katherine, Valentine, Anton, Frances and Mary Ann.
Valentine and Franciska Vetter had 59 grandchildren. The oldest living grandchild, Magdalena (Vetter) Gross, was born in 1902, and she was on hand for the three-day reunion at Vetterville.
What is Vetterville?
The farmstead started by Valentine Vetter 100 years ago has been in the family for 5 generations. Because only Vetter descendants have occupied the farm in the last century, and several farmsteads were added nearby, the area is commonly referred to as Vetterville.
Valentine and Franciska Vetter, along with their unmarried children (Balzer, Marion and Mary) and another son (Johannes) and his family, moved to a 560-acre farm east of Linton and next to Beaver Creek.
The first home on the place was made of sod, but later in 1900, Valentine and Franciska constructed a wooden home. This home was later occupied by Valentine's great-grandson, August Vetter and his family, and the home is currently occupied by great-great-grandchildren Dan and Marie Vetter. Dan is the son of August and Loretta Vetter.
In 1901, Valentine's son, Balzer married and moved one mile east of the Vetter farm, but Balzer and his family moved back to the Vetter farm in 1905, In 1917, Balzer moved one-half mile south (just below the hill of the Prairie Bells).
Two of Johannes' daughters (Anna Mary and Juliana) and their families also lived on the farm site for a time. In 1921, there were five families living at this site.
Valentine's grandson, Joseph Vetter, and his wife, Veronica, built a home about 500 feet south of the original farm house in 1949. Joseph's son, Benjamin, married and moved on the farm in 1962.
Veronica passed away in 1963, and Joseph continued to live on the farm until his death in 1980. Benjamin and Delphine Vetter currently live in the home that Joseph built.
The Prairie Bells; Grotto of the Holy Family was constructed by the Vetter family using the rocks gathered from the surrounding countryside. The Grotto overlooks the generational farms in the area, and is located about a half-mile south of the Ben Vetter farm.
The statues of Jesus, Mary and Joseph were brought from Italy and the bells (which date back to the early 1900's) came from the St. Andrew's Church in Zeeland. The Grotto was blessed in 1994. More bells have been added since the blessing of the Grotto.
The Vetter farm has been a place to nurture love of the land, faith in God and bonding of family members. A total of 48 children have been born on the farm. Many memories, great and small, were created on this land in the past 100 years.
Of special significance are the annual July 4 reunion of the Joseph and Veronica Vetter families, the 1988 Vetter Centennial Reunion (celebrating Valentine and Franciska's coming to America in 1888), Father Austin (son of August and Loretta) Vetter's first mass in 1993, the 1994 Town & Country celebration and of course, the Vetter 2000 Reunion.
Dan and Marie Vetter are planning to tear down the original home built by Valentine and Franciska Vetter in 1900. They will replace it with a new home sometime next fall.
"It's time to move on," Dan said. The memories of this farm have been made for six generations. It's now time to make more memories for the next several generations of the Valentine and Franciska Vetter family.
Reprinted with permission of the Emmons County Record