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The Walking Dead 3.4: "Killer Within"
Hosted By Fashion and Entertainment Editor Joe Lamour
The best and the worst thing about the zombie genre is that anyone can become a casualty at a moments notice. This doesn't particularly matter to me (usually) because I feel zombie movie characters are secondary to the carnage packed into an hour and a half flick.
With a show like The Walking Dead, however, character building is as important as the carnage. We grow to love (or hate) characters over seasons full of episodes. This makes for great drama, and a more real feeling of sadness when a death occurs. At least, that's what should happen…
Carly Neely, Kiki Smith, Kenneth Hwynn, Jeannie Chan, Jenn Kim and I mull over this week's plusses and its many, many minuses.
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Jeannie: Whoohoo! That guy survived! It seems wrong that I'm keeping a count of POC characters, but… +1!
Joe: Someone has to keep count, Jeannie! And I think we all do it.
Kiki: I know! Took me a minute to remember who he was, but that's cool.
Ken: Welp, this episode opens with a bang- with Glenn & Maggie… literally… you get the idea.
Jenn: Hey-o! Thank you, The Walking Dead, for reminding the world that Asian American men are hot, sexual beings. And thank you, Daryl, for your beautiful double entendre: "Glenn, you coming?"
Kiki: I'm going to agree with Jenn on her last comment. Especially the Daryl comments.
Jeannie: Thirded!
Ken: I got a little worried after last week's episode…
Ken: Wow, Rick is turning into Shane. I like.
Joe: I feel Rick has been turning Shane insane (inShane?) for a while… definitely after he killed Shane last season.
Kiki: Sort of. I mean it looks like he grew a pair but at this point he's just trying to prove to everyone else that he sort of knows what he's doing. Only sort of.
Jenn: It is interesting, isn't it? Without Shane, Rick has no direct foil to reason his morality with.
Joe: And Shane was the way he was because he didn't really care about other people's opinions. With Rick's "What I Say Goes" edict, he cleared the way for himself to be like Shane. Irony!
Carly: And without Lori having any footing with him now, no one can get him 'talking.' I forget often that he's supposed to have issues with expressing his emotions because he seems pretty on with his aggression these days.
Jeannie: OMG T-Dog is having a meaningful conversation with the group! (Shit, he's going to be dead at the end of this episode, isn't he?)
Joe: Dale had a lot to say the episode he died…
Ken: I'm a little surprised that T-Dog is actually the voice of sympathy and reason here. The most T-Dog's said in 3 episodes: Fact.
Jenn: Agreed. Though it is nice to see T-Dog remind the group that they were all newcomers once! (Do I smell an analogy to immigration here? *Sniff, sniff.)
Jeannie: I really like these two prisoners. This guy is rocking a pretty awesome mustache. I hope they last a while.
Carly: It's refreshing seeing people who are genuinely scared and want help and aren't suspicious. It makes them so very human!
Kiki: Seriously. I was really excited about that. Maybe he'll convince Rick (only a slight maybe here) and we'll have some more potentially interesting characters to contend with?
Kiki: Anyone else as excited as I am that in addition to T-Dog saying more than 2 words that Michonne just had a full on conversation in the first ten minutes of this episode as well? Double points, Walking Dead writers, double points.
Joe: Either they read reviews in the WD writers room, or someone on set had another epiphany. Whatever it is, I hope it keeps happening.
Ken: Aww poor Herschel, life just get's progressively worse for him. He loses his leg and now he slowly and involuntarily morphs into hippy Santa Clause.
Jenn: Herschel is kicking ass! I definitely joined Glenn in yelling, "Woo, go Herschel!"
Jenn: Sigh. That was short-lived. I knew nothing good would come out of that beautiful moment when the two sides staring at each other with love and awe. I know I'm probably in the minority here, but I was moved by the look that Lori and Rick shared. There, I said it; I'm a Lori apologist!
Kiki: That look between Lori and Rick was sweet alright, except can't help but seeing that Rick wasn't smiling as much. What's his deal?
Ken: Seriously how do they not hear 50 moaning groaning zombies until they are 5 feet away? Damned Dales, the lot of them…
Jeannie: And half the group is facing that direction! WTF.
Joe: Zombie Genre Rule #1: Characters must have awful hearing, eyesight, or judgement at least once per encounter. Otherwise, everyone is cautious and no one gets chewed on.
Carly: Boy they really wound us up good with all that mushy lovey dovey we're one big happy family scene.
Ken: Umm…real talk, do you think an 8 year old boy would be able to make super precise headshots with a revolver at 8 feet, much less 5? Ninja plz.
Kiki: Good point, Ken. Or how about how swiftly and deftly Herschel was able to get out of there even though he's been on these crutches all of five minutes?
Joe: Maybe Carl is a zombie killing prodigy?
Carly: I actually lol'd for Herschel making his quick getaway, "Annnnnd I'm out!"
Jenn: Hah, I don't know, but I enjoy seeing a very pregnant Lori shoot those walkers with the same precision.
Kiki: Holy cow. Saw this coming but… oh my. DAMMIT. Why, T-Dog? Why?
Carly: Jeeeeesus…. I can't believe they did that.
Joe: Oh, I can believe it. Booooooo….
Ken: T-Dog Nooooo!! : (
Jeannie: T-Dog!!! DAMMIT. Dammit, dammit, dammit. (But did I call this, or what?) Dammit!
Joe: I'll defer to the incomparable Esther Rolle for my feelings on this completely surprising character death:
Ken: Shit this episode is already messing me up…. RIP our favorite survivors…or is it?
Jenn: If they can cut Herschel's leg off, can they not cut T-Dog's shoulder out?
Joe: Rick said something to Tiny in the season opener… about how bites to legs and arms have a chance, but there's not really anything to be done elsewhere.
Kiki: Still sniffling from that last clip of T-Dog limping out… but now… Merle can you maybe not be a gross, slimy sleaze for at least 10 seconds, please? Ew.
Jenn: Right? When Merle asked Andrea, "Why didn't we ever hook up," I was begging Andrea to say it's because she's not into creepy racists!
Joe: Seriously. I think an "as if" would suffice.
Jeannie: It's interesting that Merle feels the need to get the Governor's permission to leave the compound. I guess if he were to just pack up and leave, he'd probably be shot at the gate. But still. The power dynamics here are pretty interesting. I can't imagine that the Governor stepped into this role flawlessly and without any opposition at all. Oh wait, it's not like this hasn't actually ever happened in history.. Silly me.
Kiki: Merle does make a point of mentioning that he's been taken care of. And one point they keep bringing up one way or another about his character is how loyal Merle is once he trusts someone. And since the Governor is in charge (and makes it very clear how that is going to stay), I think Merle respects that. The Governor seems to pull people in by giving them an immediate sense of security and trust that seems to stick. But what Merle hasn't figured out yet, is that I bet that can quickly end the second you are to against the Governor's wishes.
Carly: Also doesn't hurt the Governor to have a fancy pants Southern accent instead of Merle's redneck slang…. definitely no commentary to be had there… Every time the Governor speaks it makes me think of Colonel Angus.
Ken: Lori's baby…will it be a zombie? One can only hope…
Joe: I don't think my eyesight could recover from seeing something like that.
Jeannie: Gross. I do not want to see this birth at all.
Kiki: If poor Carl has to witness this, oh boy. He has this look of WTF is happening?
Joe: Funny, birth is potentially still gross to people who wade through corpses on a daily basis.
Ken: Zombie baby… it'll be a standing birth a la Monty Python and the Meaning of Life.
Joe: T-Dog exits and Baby Grimes enters… circle of life… yadda yadda. So original.
Ken: T-Dog, you didn't say much but you sure did die in style..RIP.
Jenn: No, this is BS. Total and utter BS. The writers really screwed us over with this. I am legitimately ANGRY about how they treated T-Dog. After over two seasons of absolutely no character development, I held onto hope that T-Dog, one of the ONLY characters of color on this damn TV show, would have his opportunity to share his story. Now the writers have essentialized T-Dog to the mystical black man whose destiny was fulfilled when he guided the white woman to safety. Bull. Sh*t. I don't know if I'm ever going to get over this.
Joe: Could they have at least given him an arc before his exit? It just seems unfair to the character, as well as the audience. T-Dog really was the writers' afterthought to the very end.
Kiki: Really T-Dog? I had a glimmer of hope that since it was just your shoulder, you'd be okay. Then… you save her? Valient and all, but seriously writers? Is this because the PoC prisoner is now joining them, we have to get rid of the other? And absolutely no character development or much of a story with T-Dog had come out yet. Le sigh.
Jeannie: This is outrageous. I've said this before and I'll say it again: what is the point of keeping T-Dog alive this long without giving us any insight into his character? This one act of his will be the only notable thing we know of his character. Killing him off like this after so long is just… Yep, you said it, Jenn. B.S.
Kiki: Agreed.
Jeannie: I also keep thinking about Carol's evolution and how she has shown an incredible amount of personal growth after last season. I love that the show is giving her a chance to develop past her role as the battered woman into what I'm seeing as a strong, female character. This could have been her moment to pull a Lori and chase after some zombies with her a gun of her own. But noooo, she had to be saved. T-Dog had to be sacrificed. For what?
Carly: I really appreciate what they've done with Carol. I have a big problem with shows and stories that make female characters who have a pivot point of being the victim and not giving them anything else. It's good to see her be a full productive human, not just a battered woman. That being said, I hate that we can now view that scene and have the audience associate her with what was an obscene waste of a character they clearly had no plans for at any point.
Kiki: I can agree with you on both counts. She is one character that is slowly, but surely becoming something of substance. Supremely unfortunate that she was saved in that matter.
Ken: Andrea says, "Tag you're it Gu'vnah". As in, yes Gu'vnah you can tag it, just keep feeding me delicious aged peaty whisky and doing manly things in front of me.". (Until I see your wonky zombie skull collection that is…)
Jeannie: Sorry, I keep thinking about this everytime they say "what I'm/you're looking for." Really changes the way you view this scene..
Kiki: Hahaha. Oh, man. Too funny, Jeannie…
Carly: This sudden turn of a psychopath turning into a gentleman and a (formerly?) bitter warrior woman turning into a sweet as pie flirt is just… weird? Maybe it's that push of the traditional town that was discussed before?
Kiki: OH GOOD LORD. C-section with Carl's knife. Did they have to show the gory details of Maggie pulling the baby out. And Carl suddenly is this rogue "well this must be done so move over lady" about the whole situation. Completely unsettling. But I mean, what about a zombie apocalypse and everything that goes with it isn't unsettling?
Ken: OK, this show has crossed new boundaries. I think I just saw an emergency c-section done on the floor of a prison with no anaesthesia. The question is do we get to see a zombie birth???
Jenn: This C-section scene is seriously making me incredibly grateful for my health care, and even more worried about the upcoming election…
Carly: Cosign Jenn.
Kiki: Ditto.
Jeannie: Nope. This scene isn't happening. Nope. Checking out.
Carly: I want to look away. I just… I can't…
Ken: Oh boo…it's alive, but strangely quiet for a newborn baby.
Ken: Maggie's essentially saying to in order to grow up you have to shoot your dead mom in the head to kill her again. Rough going kid.
Jenn: And grow up he has. I'm impressed with how both Carl and the actor who plays him have grown. And though I knew Lori's death was impending, I'm sad to see her go because I wanted her to have the chance to redeem herself. Though I've never liked Lori, I do think she's been unfairly vilified for a while, by both her family on the show and by we the viewers.
Carly: What a way to go out Lori. For Carl, that character has seen so much death and loss. It is amazing if his character does anything other than fall to pieces.
Carly: Rick hold your kid for god's sake! I don't even mean the baby… poor Carl.
Kiki: Not a huge fan of Carl and I know everyone (including me after watching that in HD) was in shock at the time… but remember he is STILL A CHILD (although he acts like he's 30 most of the time, or tries to at least). Why isn't any comforting him? Poor dude. He sees his dad falling apart (and from the looks of the sneak peek at next week, going slightly insane) and is probably thinking how he can never tell his dad that he shot his mother in the head/the whole situation is his fault, since after all, remember kids- mind of child. Seriously rough luck kiddo.
Ken: Minority character depth and evolution: Denied.
Joe: As happy as last week made me, this week has dragged me all the way back down. What a huge pile of depression.
Kiki: Le grand sigh. So sad, so very, very sad indeed.
http://twitter.com/Deep_Seed Deep Seed
Have you all been following the video game as well? The stars are an African-American Studies professor and a young biracial girl. I would be really interested in seeing this kind of commentary on that Walking Dead storyline as well. https://www.telltalegames.com/walkingdead
So disappointed in the death of T-Dog, especially in the service of saving a white lady. Typical, really. And the whole give him lines and opinions was definitely reminiscent of the flashback of Andrea and her sis at the beginning of the ep where she died. A last minute, oh shit, better give people a reason to give a shit before this random dies.
And the Gov, so very expertly keeping Andrea on the line with his "I'm Phillip" crap.
Though I did Michonne having some lines. Score!
I'm with Jenn on this one. The Walking Dead just bottomed out for me with this episode. It's like the show's writers do everything they can to inscribe the white (male) characters lives as intrinsically and unquestionably more important that the black character's lives. This whole episode… was that. T-Dog valiantly sacrifices his life to save white lady. New black guy valiantly shoots his black bunkmate (who he's spent the last year living with!) in the face to save white man. It's so natural for loyal black man to kill savage rebellious black man to save white man that no one even says a word about it! And Michonne so far seems to exist only to protect and take orders from white lady Andrea. Why doesn't she just LEAVE!?!? Baaaah! The mind boggles. She knows the Governor is crazy, why is she letting Andrea keep her there? Why does she care so much about a woman who clearly has no respect for her judgement? These writers are too much.
Also, Lori valiantly sacrifices her life delivering a baby Rick convinced her to keep. I'm just saying. This episode coulda been called The White Patriarchy Within.
At least they're no queer characters on this show. I don't even want to imagine what would happen to them.
Thanks for the discussion y'all.
http://www.facebook.com/julietteangeli Juliette Angeli
I am completely with you when it comes to feeling pissed and disappointed about how T-Dog has been handled by this show. I also hate how his death was overshadowed by a more dramatic death. A bunch of us were stanning for him on another messageboard, and even started the "T-Dog Facts" twitter to try to raise T-Dog awareness.
However, I don't really see what happened with Carol the same way. Yes, his final act was incredibly heroic and gave her a chance to escape. But the whole reason why they were together at that moment was because Carol did a heroic act of her own. She was the only one who saw him get bitten, and instead of running to safety by herself (she could have moved a lot faster on her own), she ran to him and tried to help him get away. I think I even heard her say something about a pact, which I took to mean that, as a group, they had vowed to never leave anyone behind. So I actually found those last scenes between them to be really touching and it made me sad that we never got to see more of their friendship.
When Rick leaned over to Carl and said "oh no…" it kind of looked like he was making fun of him. Sad but i kind of laughed.
I agree with what you've said about T-dogg and apparently fangsforthefantasy.com and i09.com (<–which normally has racist & sexist fanboys/girls commenting on i09)
Here's their take on it http://io9.com/5957654/eat-a-big-burlap-sack-of-zombie-dongs-walking-dead?popular=true
Oh yeah and I agree that the quickly found another "token" replacement Black man to fill in for T-dogg. What has me irritated is that they had to have the Black man shoot the other Black man, Andrew, just to prove himself to Rick Grimes. Stupid logical fallacy.
I'm also convinced that the writers of this show hate women with a passion. That would explain Lori's stupidity for 3 seasons, and how they're dumbing Andrea down this season.
I don't think that Michonne is being set up as an "angry Black woman" stereotype at all, I think the writers are showing that Michonne is street smart and savvy enough to not trust the governor and Andrea is being portrayed as the "tereotypical "dumb blonde" and the "weak White woman" which is her naivete and gullible behavior. I think Michonne is being portrayed as a Ninja.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Morris-Durojaiye/1116174240 Morris Durojaiye
Hey I am really glad I found this site and this is my first post. I must say orginally I was simply into the carneage but the characters have grown on me…. Lori to me was just filler and sad the way she went out but the attempted nobleness falls back into that Hollywood standard. I must admit a SUPER WTF FFF PAH was said at the intro of Mischone. One thing that shock me on this episode was the look on Carl's face after the tap" reference to ZombieLand." white as a ghost with the look of any kid that DID SOMETHING REALLY BAD. I am hoping for some development from the Inmate that told the other one to grow some balls. I think it will be put in my Lexicon to co-workers.
Just remembered, back in the first episode, there was a Black family, father and son, that took Rick in right after he woke up. Never heard from them again after Rick set out on that horse for Atlanta, but if I'm remembering it right, there was more character development for them in that one episode than T-Dog got in two seasons…
http://www.facebook.com/alexander.macrae.7 Alexander MacRae
I watch The Walking Dead every Sunday in a big theater here in Portland. The place is always packed and its fun to get the crowd reactions, which were more or less in sync with what has been expressed here. Everyone booed when T-dog got bit and after the show everyone was talking about how he never got a chance to be a fully developed character. Also, there was a lot of disbelief that Black Prisoner #1 would just shoot Black Prisoner #2 (sorry, I didn't catch their names).
Have you heard of The Walking Dead video game? One of the major characters, Clementine, is an Afican American with African parents but the game designers gave her white skin in the game release. If you look at the concept art Clementine was suppose to have brown skin.
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At this point, I feel like T-dog was punished for getting uppity. And what is up with Micchone, a lawyer, revealing how much she has figured out to the Guv'a'nah? I would think she would know how dangerous that is. And I hope they give 2-Dog a backstory, a hammer, some lines, and a leadership role.
As for Carol, I don't think it is necessary she be as action-oriented on the offensive as the others. I like that she is carving out her own niche as a medic-in-training and is capable of contributing to her own defense and that of the group. I do wish some of the women would take more leadership though. I'm glad they aren't being regulated to domestic duties and getting yelled at for Lori about complaining about being unable to defend themselves though. Maybe we will see some actual sharing of all types of labor now.
Also, what is up with Rick "my way or the highway" Grimmes wanting the group opinion when it is time to kill or consign to death people who don't need to die as far as they know? He wants to b dictator until it comes to shedding human blood and then he wants a freaking consensus? Come on now…
And I wonder if the writers show awareness and get rid of another black character by having Merle show up and kill 2-Dogg thinking he was T-Dogg? I also like the theory the killed T-Dogg in part because they want all of Merle's anger directed at Rick. I get why Rick didn't go to Carl at first, he was hurt and shocked. But I hope he does remember his grief does not excuse him abandoning his son and faiing to comfort his child and the two of them grieving together. -
http://www.facebook.com/alexander.macrae.7 Alexander MacRae
I think one big difference is that Morgan and Duanne (the first black family you mention) were from the comics, where as T-dog is original to the T.V. series but may be a watered down version of a character named Tyreese, so the writers didn't exactly know what do to with T-dog. ALTHOUGH, now that I think about it the redneck guy with the crossbow is nowhere in the comics and he has become a major character.
Marc J
I didn't see killing the prisoner that way. This had nothing to do with race at all. Oscar made it clear to Rick's group that he was no saint but was not like the other prisoners who were sadistic. Andrew was clearly with Tomas (the twisted inmate who tried to kill Rick) before and had demonstrated himself to be a threat to everyone in that prison when he broke the locks and let the walkers in. He put everyone's life in jeopardy, including his fried Oscar who you are saying should have loyalty to him. Oscar made a deliberate choice for self preservation when he killed Andrew and proved himself worthy of trust to a group of people that had demonstrated they were capable of surviving, upping his own chance. It was the right move for many reasons and it had nothing to do with race. I would have killed him myself, as he was clearly dangerous.
And to your point about Michonne and Andrea. They survived together with no one to rely on but themselves for 8 months in the zombie Apocalypse. They found an encampment that appears to be safe and secure, so it is natural for anyone who has been on the run for so long to want to settle in. The fact that Michonne smells something is up speaks to her better judgment and her willingness to leave it all behind speaks to her strength of character and desire to survive in the long run. However, she had no real evidence to prove her suspicions at the point in the story you are referring to, so it seems reasonable for Andrea to have her doubts. The fact that Michonne doesn't leave until she feels she has no choice speaks to her character, as well, as she won't just walk away from a person she had bonded with and had come to trust after 8 months of surviving together.
Marc J
I didn't see killing the prisoner that way. This had nothing to do with race at all. Oscar made it clear to Rick's group that he was no saint but was not like the other prisoners who were sadistic. Andrew was clearly with Tomas (the twisted inmate who tried to kill Rick) before and had demonstrated himself to be a threat to everyone in that prison when he broke the locks and let the walkers in. He put everyone's life in jeopardy, including his fried Oscar who you are saying should have loyalty to him. Oscar made a deliberate choice for self preservation when he killed Andrew and proved himself worthy of trust to a group of people that had demonstrated they were capable of surviving, upping his own chance. It was the right move for many reasons and it had nothing to do with race. I would have killed him myself, as he was clearly dangerous.
And to your point about Michonne and Andrea. They survived together with no one to rely on but themselves for 8 months in the zombie Apocalypse. They found an encampment that appears to be safe and secure, so it is natural for anyone who has been on the run for so long to want to settle in. The fact that Michonne smells something is up speaks to her better judgment and her willingness to leave it all behind speaks to her strength of character and desire to survive in the long run. However, she had no real evidence to prove her suspicions at the point in the story you are referring to, so it seems reasonable for Andrea to have her doubts. The fact that Michonne doesn't leave until she feels she has no choice speaks to her character, as well, as she won't just walk away from a person she had bonded with and had come to trust after 8 months of surviving together.
Really? Huh. Well if you look at her parents it's no secret she's black. And her hair is another indicator, though most people might overlook that b/c she wears a cap. I think if more people knew she was black, namely white people, they wouldn't like her as much. I wish they hadn't toned down her skin color. I mean, I guess you could say she resembles her mom. Her mom is a light-skinned black woman. Physically I can identify with her. Before finding out about her heritage I assumed she was a girl of color, possibly Asian.
I'm not convinced Andrew was the culprit in that situation. I honestly thought it was a random woman who released the walkers. Technically nothing was determined after that episode. There was no "ah ha!" moment. Also just because he sought revenge against Rick, after Rick essentially left him to die, doesn't mean he was just like Tomas. In fact I think he may have been one of the people who attempted a more sensible solution to Tiny's condition before Tomas killed him.
In Oscar's case, yeah I could see it being for self-preservation. But even so Andrew wasn't an immediate threat to him, just Rick and his party. I just feel it was deliberate for Oscar, rather than the white prisoner, to kill Andrew and that allows us to make racial implications esp given what happened to T-Dog.
As for Michonne and Andrea, Andrea's role in their survival has never really been discussed or exemplified since most of the time Michonne has been protecting or caring for her. It makes it seem as though Andrea is useless if she is so completely unguarded and accepting of this so-called utopia. Unfortunately the writers have really taken away Michonne's voice, so it would confuse people who are not familiar with the comics as to what her particulars reasons are for feeling suspicious. Frankly the show has a terrible way of handling POC characters so I would chalk it up to that.
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ABC 4 News is being told by several independent sources that the City Creek's Apple store will open November 23rd - the day after Thanksgiving.
This date, of course, marks the beginning of the peak Christmas shopping season.
Now, City Creek would not comment about the store and referred us to Apple.
But Apple did not return our calls.
Which brings us to the Apple store at the Gateway Mall.
ABC 4 first reported that the store would be closing because of the new one at City Creek.
But the only question was when.
Monday afternoon, ABC 4 News talked with Jake Boyer who handles the leasing for the Gateway store.
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Waters Edge on Horseshoe Bend - Huge 3BR/3BA Condo! in Lake of the Ozarks
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
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- pets allowed no
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$ 575 - $ 1,020 / week
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70 Waterfall Circle, Unit 3-1A, Four Seasons, MO 65049
This condo is located in the Water's Edge complex on Horseshoe Bend
next to the Lodge of the Four Seasons and Witches Cove golf course.
You can enjoy the holiday fireworks shows up close from the comfort
of your condo's deck! Water's Edge enjoys a premiere location at the
lake and features a gated entrance with security, swimming pool,
tennis courts, small playground, and an abundance of mature trees.
This extremely spacious 1,800 sf unit is in a building with only 5
other units and is situated off by itself next to a wooded area. Each
of the three bedrooms has access to a private deck with a lake view.
The main deck holds a gas grill, table and chairs, and also has a
main channel lake view. The photo in this advertisement shows the
actual view from this unit.
The master bedroom features a king sized bed, television, walk-in
closet and large private bath. Second bedroom has two double (full size)
beds, large closet and full bath across the hall.
Third bedroom has two double (full size) beds, television/DVD/CD combo, large
closet, and a private bath.
property availability
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Brenda Lauer 314-531-4000 ext. 100
condo rental amenities
This unit is fully furnished, with a full size washer/dryer, all
kitchen utensils, dishes and appliances and all bed linens and bath
towels. The fully functional kitchen includes dishwasher and
microwave, full-size refrigerator with ice-maker and an electric
range/oven. Outdoor deck with view of lake holds new propane grill for 2013. Grill out and enjoy a cold drink at the deck table. Eat outdoors or enjoy the eat-in kitchen with a lake view or seat a larger group at the dining room table. The unit has a wood-burning
fireplace (artificial logs only, please). Three TV's along with
basic cable television service is included. 2 DVD players are
All you need to bring are your personal items for a relaxing get-away
at the lake.
We also have a 2 bedroom/2 bath unit at Waters Edge - you can book
both units for family gatherings.
activities and attractions in Lake of the Ozarks Missouri
Lake of the Ozarks is a resort town. All water activities are
available (boating, jet ski, parasail) with numerous rental locations
nearby. This condo is conveniently located near a number of golf
courses, including Witch's Cove, a Robert Trent Jones course. Water's
Edge also is close to many restaurants and bars including the Toad
Cove complex, a regional outlet mall, and the Bagnell Dam 'strip'. A
little farther away are two state parks, a water park, and several
caves open to the public.
vacation rental rates
We will rent this large spacious condo on a nightly or weekly basis (2 night
minimum), but will also consider a long-term rental. MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT. Holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day) are subject to a 3 night minimum at weekend rates with a $25/night premium over standard summer rates. A $95 cleaning fee will be charged on all rentals of less than 5 nights.
No cleaning fee will be charged on rentals of 5 nights or longer. Refundable damage deposit is $100.
Payment is by personal check or money order. Credit card payment using PayPal is available (additional fee of 0.03% would apply)
Nightly rental rates (2 night minimum) are as follows:
April 1, 2013 through May 19, 2013
$125 per night (Friday and Saturday nights)
$100 per night (Sunday through Thursday nights)
May 20, 2013 through September 14, 2013
$160 per night (Friday and Saturday nights)
$140 per night (Sunday through Thursday nights)
September 15, 2013 through December 31, 2013
$125 per night (Friday and Saturday nights)
$100 per night (Sunday through Thursday nights)
January 2, 2014 through March 31, 2014
$100 per night (Friday and Saturday nights)
$75 per night (Sunday through Thursday nights)
Brenda Lauer 314-531-4000 ext. 100
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.
Learn more in our Security CenterTop things to do in Lake of the Ozarks
- Boating
- Golf
- Dining out
- Shopping
- Fishing
Top things to do with a family
- Water park
- Go Karting
- Mini golf
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Scott Wood scored 22 points and Lorenzo Brown scored six of his 15 in overtime to help North Carolina State beat Virginia Tech 90-86 on Saturday.
C.J. Leslie added 16 points while Richard Howell had 10 points and 16 rebounds for the Wolfpack (18-7, 7-5 Atlantic Coast Conference).
The preseason league favorites were 7 of 8 from the free-throw line in the final minute of OT to win their second straight.
Erick Green scored 29 points while Jarell Eddie added 17. Eddie's 3-pointer put the Hokies up 84-83 with 1:45 left in OT.
After the teams traded turnovers, Tyler Lewis hit two free throws with 51.8 seconds left to give N.C. State an 85-84 lead.
Brown sandwiched two sets of two made free throws around a critical steal from Green with about 20 seconds left.
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The fighting between government forces and anti-government militants in the North West Frontier Province and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan has intensified throughout 2008. Air strikes by United States military in the area have also increased insecurity. In August, thousands of Pakistanis were displaced within the country or fled to neighboring Afghanistan for safety. At the same time, the Pakistani army also began expelling Afghan refugees, specifically in Bajaur Agency, for alleged connections to militant groups.
Throughout the course of the year, hundreds of people in the Bajaur Agency and Swat and Mohmand regions were killed or injured in suicide bombings, air attacks, and shootings, with thousands more repeatedly uprooted from their homes. MSF provided thousands of people with the basic materials they needed to survive: blankets, floor mats, shelter items, hygiene kits and food. MSF adapted its primary health-care programs to respond to the sharp increase in victims of violence by providing medical supplies to treat war wounded, assisting in referrals, and providing care for the treatment of watery diarrhea caused by the poor quality of water initially provided for the displaced.
As local health clinics began to close for fear of violence, MSF opened mobile clinics in partnership with local health providers, and established a clearly identifiable ambulance service to bring patients safely to hospitals. During the many curfews imposed by the military, the MSF ambulance became the only vehicle allowed to travel around, transporting 700 patients over a 5-month period—primarily women in labor and victims of violence.
In October, a spike in violence sent hundreds of thousands en masse into neighboring regions over the course of just a few days. Fleeing air attacks and bombings, many found refuge in private homes, mosques, schools, and makeshift camps. As diarrhea broke out in camps, MSF assisted with water and sanitation while local health authorities provided basic medical care.
In Kurram Agency, providing assistance is increasingly difficult due to ongoing sectarian violence and insecurity due to outside armed groups operating in the area. MSF's main activities have been the provision of mother and child health care, including emergency obstetric surgery and neonatal services. Insecurity means only the most critical patients will risk traveling to reach medical services.
Security for MSF staff is a growing problem. Attacks on humanitarian aid workers are a real and increasing concern. Already, MSF ambulances have been attacked and MSF teams have regularly sought refuge from the fighting.
In Balochistan, MSF assists Afghan refugees through support to mother and child health care near Quetta. In the border town of Chaman where health actors are struggling to provide care for the residents of the city, MSF also assists the local population and patients coming from Afghanistan by providing reproductive health care, including emergency obstetrics, neo-natal services, and nutritional support.
The eastern region of Balochistan is rich in gas reserves, but poor in health care, with an internal conflict that has been simmering for more than 30 years. An emergency feeding program for children has been started by MSF in the eastern districts of Jafarabad and Nasirabad, where in three months MSF treated more than 1,000 children for malnutrition. Besides the armed conflict, the mountainous region of northwestern Balochistan was hit by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake on October 29. Most of the mud brick houses were destroyed with people forced to sleep out in the cold due to the damage and fear as aftershocks continued. The official death toll rose to approximately 300 people, with 35,000 injured and 40,000 left homeless. In addition to providing emergency medical support and relief supplies, MSF teams also provided mental health care for the affected communities.
" In just a few days, hundreds of thousands of people fled fighting that broke out in the tribal area of Bajuar Agency…The terrorized population fled the region en masse. In the camps we visited, we were told about bombings and people who died. Most of those who fled were unable to bring anything with them. Although they are afraid, they are waiting for just one thing—to go back home. "
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The racy, ribald Cole Porter musical Du Barry Was a Lady is here given a thorough dry-cleaning by prudish MGM. Richard "Red" Skelton takes over the role of Louis Blore (played on Broadway by Bert Lahr), while Lucille Ball steps into the shoes of the original play's Ethel Merman. The story proposes that Blore is a men's room attendant in a New York nightclub who has a yen for gorgeous showgirl May Daly (Lucille Ball). After drinking a potent mixture, Louis dreams that he is King Louis XV of France, and May is the magnificent Madame Du Barry. Also showing up in Louis' dream is Alex Howe (Gene Kelly), who in "real life" is the guy who ends up with May at fade out-time. It's hard to determine what's more fun to watch in Du Barry Was a Lady: the three stars, the antics of supporting player Zero Mostel, or the incredible sequence in which Tommy Dorsey & His Band -- including drummer Buddy Rich -- perform in 18th century garb and powdered wigs. Five of the original Cole Porter songs are retained for this Technicolor-ful film: "Katie Went to Haiti," "Do I Love You, Do I?," "Well, Did You Evah?," "Taliostro's Dance,", and, best of all, "Friendship." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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This musical -- a concoction of comedy, songs, dancing, and war-time patriotism mixed together with a spy spoof plot -- opens with Tommy Dorsey and his band swinging through "Hawaiian War Chant" while Eleanor Powell taps away. Powell, it turns out, is Tallulah Winters, the band's official tap dancer, and she and the orchestra are taking an ocean liner to Puerto Rico for their next gig. Also on board are some enemy agents, anxious to secretly and safely transport their stolen plans, which include a prototype magnetic mine that can make play a big role in the war. Utilizing a plot device from a novel by Merton K. Kibble (played by Red Skelton), the enemy agents pretend to be working for the U.S. government and enlist Winters to help them with their plans. A series of misunderstandings and confusions ensue, including a baggage mix-up that leaves Kibble unwittingly in possession of the mine. Eventually Winters discovers that she has been duped and works to set all things right. Ship Ahoy takes advantage of the talents of its musical stars -- including Frank Sinatra and Jo Stafford -- to offer a nice spread of musical numbers, including "Last Call for Love," "I'll Take Tallulah," "Poor You," and "On Moonlight Bay." ~ Craig Butler, Rovi
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MIDDLEBURY — Local merchants are offering mixed reactions to Middlebury College's plan to open a bar in a prime downtown location it recently leased, paving the way for a classic college-town showdown this winter.
The 3500-square-foot Main Street space formerly occupied by Eat Good Food restaurant is also envisioned as a daytime venue for art exhibits, readings and perhaps open classes taught by Middlebury professors. Alcohol would be served only Thursday through Saturday nights under a plan being jointly developed by students and college administrators. Music and other entertainment would also be presented after dark, although noise ordinances will limit options in the three-story Battell Building, which houses apartments as well as offices on its upper floors.
The prospect of serving beer and wine downtown, either by the college or by an operator it designates, could spark concern among local residents and businesses, acknowledges Middlebury Dean Timothy Spears. "It's not easy any time you're bringing college students into a space where alcohol is served," he concedes. But Spears expresses hope that the "upscale" ambience envisioned for the place will foster responsible behavior. He adds that the bar could give the college an opportunity to educate students to drink responsibly.
The planners of the new space — tentatively named after its address, 51 Main — intend to apply for a license that allows 18-to-20-year-olds to attend events at which alcohol is sold to older patrons. Higher Ground, the South Burlington concert hall, operates under such an arrangement, notes Micah Gurard-Levin, a Middlebury senior and leader of the effort to open a multi-use space overlooking the Otter Creek.
A key aim of the unconventional initiative is to stimulate town-gown interaction, Spears explains. "A lot of students want to connect with people in the community, and this could be a place where that would happen regularly," he says.
The college also hopes that establishing a popular downtown hangout will encourage students to patronize nearby stores. "Anything we can do to promote foot traffic downtown is a good thing," Spears says.
Middlebury's 2400 students, many from wealthy families, have a disproportionately small impact on the retail economy of a town of some 8000 residents. Locals generally regard the college as a generous and hospitable neighbor, but relations are not always rosy, owing to what some perceive as an arm's-length attitude on the part of an elite school.
Few shops in the village sell the sort of merchandise that attracts a youthful clientele, Gurard-Levin says. In addition, he notes, "There's so much happening on campus that it's hard to pop in and out of downtown."
Some nearby commercial establishments take a favorable view of the venture. Two Brothers Tavern, a Main Street nightspot, welcomes the proposed move. "They may offer the same thing we do, but it's not a positive that we're the only place in Middlebury offering live music," says Megan Brady, co-general manager of Two Brothers. "Middlebury tends to be a sleepy town after five. So we're excited by this idea, because it might bring in more people from Brandon, Vergennes and maybe even Burlington."
Gail Freidin, director of the Middlebury Business Association, describes herself as "skeptically optimistic" about the proposal. Most members of her association are "waiting and seeing on this one," Freidin says, noting that the college is keeping local businesses apprised of its plans for 51 Main.
Vermont law requires bars to serve food as a condition of obtaining a liquor license. Making meals, or even just snacks, available at 51 Main could worry owners of existing Middlebury eateries, Gurard-Levin notes. The establishment might allay fears of unfair competition from a nonprofit but moneyed institution, he suggests, "if we were maybe to invite different restaurants each week to feature their products" at 51 Main.
Local restaurants could actually benefit from the college's serving food at the site, Freidin says, citing possible "spill-over" of diners unable to get a table at 51 Main. And if the college is going to open a bar, she adds, "I'd rather have it be downtown than on campus."
Students 21 and older are already able to buy beer and wine at The Grille, a popular lounge located in McCullough Hall. This casual on-campus food-and-games venue is also open to outsiders — an arrangement that rankles some local restaurant proprietors.
Among them is Dale Goddard, a Middlebury College alumnus and owner of the landmark Fire & Ice restaurant and pub. The Grille, which opened in 1998, probably draws off some customers who would otherwise patronize Fire & Ice, Goddard says. "I don't really understand the reasoning" behind the college's foray downtown, he remarks, adding, "Anybody who serves food and drink will be a competitor to us."
John Melanson, owner of Carol's Hungry Mind coffee house around the corner from 51 Main, also sees the college-leased space as a potential threat. "If they open their doors to the public and they allow seating there, they're going to hurt me," Melanson warns.
Middlebury College appears to be heading into largely uncharted terrain. Spears says that, as far as he knows, only Colgate University has done something similar to what Middlebury is contemplating.
Colgate, located in Hamilton, N.Y., helped renovate an entire downtown block in 2002. The Palace Theater underwent a $1.5 million makeover as part of the initiative. The three-story building hosts live performances and includes a 3200-square-foot dance floor, as well as a snack bar and juice bar. No alcohol is served at the venue, says university spokesman Charles Melichar.
The Palace has been the site of two brawls, however, as well as an incident in which a gun was fired in the theater. Those affrays resulted in a change of policy that limits attendance at many Palace events to Colgate students, staff and alumni.
The university also operates The Barge Canal Coffee House in downtown Hamilton, but it does not directly compete with any privately owned business, Melichar says.
Gurard-Levin says he hopes 51 Main will open on at least a limited basis before students leave for winter break in early December. The college signed a six-month lease for the space in September at a rental fee officials decline to disclose. Freidin notes, however, that rents for downtown retail sites range between $12 and $17 per square foot, which suggests that the college may be paying somewhere around $4000 a month for the space.


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In town for funeral - the location for our needs was okay; however the room was in poor shape - carpets and upholstery torn, heat system was either on (full blast) or off - could not adjust; tried to take a shower that morning and the shower did not work; previously used linens were hanging on the shower rod so not comfortable with the cleanliness of […] the tub and did not want to sit in a bath. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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I pick most of my rooms based on meals provided. This motel provides breakfast but the serve over a month expired yogurt.... all the food tasted bland and expired.... eat at your own riskGenuine Hotels.com guest review
IT WAS OKAY FOR THE PRICEGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Buyer beware"
This hotel was filthy, location would have been okay if it weren't for the beggars on the parking lot. There was no service at all.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Cheap place to stay"
This was a cheap place to stay, but I kind of expected a little more than what I got. When I walked into the room there was a sour musty smell that made the night very disturbing and the pool and a green moldy tent to the pool. The front desk help was very nice and helpful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good economy option for Six Flags and downtown"
The location is great for either Six Flags or downtown. The staff are really nice, friendly, and helpful. The pool was clean and just right for a little fun. They have a waffle maker at breakfast, which is nice, but minimal options otherwise. The room was clean enough, but the carpet was clearly old and worn, and even though it was a non smoking room, […] it still smelled as if it used to be a smoking room. The towels are very old, but we were able to get what we needed. The best part was the small refrigerator and microwave in the room! I don't know how many rooms have these, but that alone will make me check out Super 8 properties again over Baymont Inn. I'd rather stay in a motel with a pool, fridge and microwave than in a hotel with nothing extra. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Yes I saved money but...."
I was looking to save a buck but the stay was exhausting. The TV's are very small and outdated. The TV controllers were missing pieces. I am pretty sure there was a "working girl"staying a few rooms down. Lots of traffic and very shady individuals. Not a nice place for the family. I actually slept with a pocketknife the first night. I will say their […] breakfast was good. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Cheap room, smelled like smoke."
The rate was cheap and the overall room was okay. The hotel is old, run down, and smelled like smoke. My family travels a lot so for a quick stop over to sleep, clean up, and get a free breakfast; this was fine. We definitely got what we payed for, and nothing more.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Worst Super 8 We ever stayed in, and we have stayed in several. When we got there we were sent to a double room when we reserved a king room. Non-smoking room was not a non-smoking room. Tobacco still in the room, I had to clean up myself. On the second night, room service made the bed and added towels only. Coffe pot was not cleaned nor was the shower. […] Ask for coffee and was told that they ran out, I explained that I reserved a room with a coffee maker in it, counter person said that they would see about coffee. I had to buy my own coffee. Super 8 just lost a loyal customer. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Scary movie"
We pull up and the hotel and it looks run down. The breakfast was lack luster and there were not many options. The pool was ok. In order to get the toliet in the room to work you had to hold down the handle. There was a crack in the wall in our room and it was probably a foot long! The beds were hard as rocks. And the satellite went out daily!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Economic hotel close enough to our destinations."
It was good. Close enough to six flags as well as the St. Louis downtown area.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Front Desk Clerk Sylvia made it worthwhile."
Had a lot of initial issues with the room, such as missing shower curtain. They did offer me discount for moving to another room. Nice front lobby, internet station. Sylvia at the front desk was extremely kind and helpful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Overall for the price it is a good value, but wouldn't stay more than a night or two. The entrance to the hotel is located on a one-way road, this was annoying and caused longer travel to get to I-44 exit ramp or even restaurants in the area because we had to go to side streets to be able to travel to our desired destination. The staff was friendly […] and very helpful. However, the hotel has a very rundown appearance and we noticed our bedding had several large cigarette burn holes all over the sheets and blankets. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not very pleasant"
Room smelled like an ashtray and the bathroom looked terrible.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Will not stay at this motel again. Over all very dissatisfiedGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Concerned Staff, a big plus!!"
We arrived later in the evening and the ladies were very nice, said they had just been talking about us and wondering about our safety. They were good to give us good directions. We weren't sure about the neighborhood there were people walking around and it appeared an hotel/motel that was abandoned beside ours. I wasn't familiar with the area but the […] ladies assured me that it would be okay. The room was upstairs (outside entrance) no elevator and could not find the ice machine. We didn't know the area and wound up ordering a pizza and going to bed. Couldn't wait to leave in the morining and get on our journey. The breakfast wasn't much and they apologized. The location wasn't bad for the easy access to highway and back on our journey. But I wasn't comfortable and wasn't happy about the stairs!! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"close to destination, affordable for our budget"
I thought it was ok. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was very easly to find. The bed was not comfortable. It seemed to be broken in the middle. Once we turned the air off for two long the room got stuffy so we would turn the air back on and freeze for an hour then turn the air off again. So there is very little insulation to keep […] the room at a even level tempurature. The bath room had a few spots of mold in the grout. Need better air freshner for smoking rooms. Disapointed in breakfast choices and thought more hot choices would be availible such as scrambled eggs and sausage. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"old but clean"
We requested 2 NON-SMOKING rooms. When we checked in, the carpets were STILL wet. Apparently if you shampoo the carpets in a smoking room you can pass it off as non smoking. The location was convenient to most of the things we wanted to do. The mattresses were new about 20 years ago. They sagged so badly that my husband and I couldn't even sleep on […] it. We had to go buy an air mattress. The room was clean, but the towels had seen their better days about 10 years ago. We had to go buy towels. The water was HOT and we loved it. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Drive past. Sleep in the car if you must!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"close to Six Flags"
Hotel was close to Six Flags. Kind of hard to get to. A lot of people complain about the highway noise, but I didn't notice it. Pool was clean. Room was clean as well. Only real problems we had was the fact that the sink dripped (didn't keep anyone awake though) and the shower temperature changed without touching the knob. As long as you can move fast, […] you are fine...lol... Overall, we had a nice stay. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Never Going Back"
The location of the hotel was great. Just outside of the city and close to great shopping. The room was dirty and smelled bad. The bed linens were worn out, the bed and pillows were uncomfortable and the overall hotel was run down.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Reasonably close to downtown without downtwn price"
Not great, but reasonably nice at a good priceGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Construction workers hideout"
Pretty rough looking inside and out...dirty tooGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"cheap is what you get"
I t was a cheap hotel the bathroom scared me there mold on the showe curtain,toilet wasnt clean, the toilet see was awful. There were know towels when we checked in had to ask for them they were dingy looking. The tv was so old get get a good picture on any channel but 1. The only thing that was nice was the pool our boys loved that. we want stay a […] gain. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"The service was less than satisfactory."
This hotel service was severely lacking. I had to go to the front several times to request that towels were put in our room. Upon arrival our sheets were soiled so we had to get an extra set to change them ourselves. Also, one day during our stay, our hotel room had not even been cleaned by the time we got back that night.Genuine Expedia guest review
We really enjoyed our stay. It was clean and quiet. The rooms weren't perfect, but it is an older building. The issues with the rooms didn't effect our comfort. Two things to maybe improve: open the swimming pool earlier than 10am. We checked in late and our boys wanted to swim in the morning, but we had to check out at 11am, so they didn't have time. […] And, more variety on the breakfast. It was make your own waffles. But there wasn't much to choose from with the cereal. Having small kids, they do like cereal but not the kinds they had. We do plan to stay here next time we are in the area. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
This hotel was conveniently located right off the highway. The hotel clerks were very pleasant and friendly. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Great stay.Genuine Expedia guest review
"nice hotel with great staff"
stay was great staff was very pleasant survey to longGenuine Expedia guest review
"Not good"
I was told when I made my reservations that this hotel was less than10 miles from Six Flags and it was 15miles away. The lady at the front desk was not nice and the people who cleaned our room brought their kids to work with them. While they were cleaning the two children sat right outside our room screaming and playing and woke my 6moold baby up twice. […] Very nerve racking. The breakfast room was so full it was impossible to eat breakfast. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great location, poor room condition"
The staff was friendly, room wasnt in the best condistion, air conditioner had no face plate to tell settings of room temp and what was cold or hot.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
I had a great trip to St Louis after a long day at Six Flags wasnt sure what to expect about the Super 8. To my surprise it was very nice friendly staff very helpful, the rooms were very clean. Im actually planning another trip this weekend and plan on staying there hopefully they habe rooms leftGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The first room they gave us was unacceptably smelly, had a strong urine smell. We asked for another room and it was only marginally better.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Great location - Great price - totally recommend -Genuine Expedia guest review
"filthy and unclean."
the room was filthy-stained blanket, ragged furniture, leaky plumbing. the free Wi-Fi they talked about only worked in one area. the guest laundry dryer didn't work after putting $2.00 in it. the breakfast was normal-cereal,toast,juice,milk,waffles,cinnamon rolls. the best part of the experience was the pool. it was actually clean and nice. I would […] not stay in a super 8 again. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
This is the worst hotel I have ever been in. I had to have the room cleaned when we got there. They never cleaned after the first time. We had 2 beds and 1 of them didnt have pillows. There was only 2 towels 1 wash cloth. Had to ask for more. I wouldnt never suggest this place to a dog let alone another person!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice Stay"
Nice people, nice room, the outside of the building is a little older, but the room was clean and neat. The location isn't convenient to Purina Farms, but is close to everything else St. Louis has to offer w/o being in the center of the crime. There is no storm shelter at this location. My three night stay was a pleasant one.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Small Issues"
Water in the bathtub does not completely reach the shower outlet when switched. About 80% of the water still goes down through the faucet.Genuine Expedia guest review
"hard beds dirty sheets"
The bed was hard as a rock and sheets were dirty. Works if ur on a budget.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Begs for proper upkeep"
Poor upkeepGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great centrally located getaway"
Pool was not open and no coffee pot in room, but staff kept coffee in lobby 24/7. Staff was very nice. Will stay here again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice quality for the price point."
If you are looking for a pristine hotel with fancy soaps and scads of towels at your disposal...this isn't it. BUT, If you are looking for a somewhat comfortable bed to sleep in because that is the only time that you are going to be at the hotel then this place will hit the jackpot. The decor was a bit dated and it sits right off the highway so you […] hear that noise but the room was clean and the beds were actually pretty comfy for a hotel bed. I say if you are looking for a cheap place to stay, this is it!!! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Noisy neighbors!"
Although the staff was very friendly and courteous, our neighbors fought into the wee hours of the morning ( and we have 3 small children who were with us).... We also had to sleep with the tv on because we could EVERY car that went by on the highway!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Go somewhere else!"
Bed was hard as the floor the pillows was so old that they was only about 2" thick ,only ice mechine was in the lobby,no coffee maker or chair in the rooms sheetrock under A/C was gone.IT WAS TERRIBLE!!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Old and rundown"
I am not sure the sheets had been changed. There were hairs and debris on the sheets. The faucet needs replacing. The towels were terrible. I stay over 100 nights a year in hotels this was by far the bottle of the barrel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"in a pinch"
rusty faucets, Clean shower area, beds clean, parking too full, not close to door, area run down but price okGenuine Expedia guest review
"not good"
You get what you pay for. The rooms were very outdated, dirty and smelled. I will pay more to not stay here againGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Stay away"
We asked for a non-smoking room, but the room reeked of cigarette smoke. The sheets and comforter were so dirty looking one didn't want to sit on them....and don't even get me started on the bathroom.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Smelled dreadfully of smoke, and when we changed to ANOTHER non smoking room, it was just as bad.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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The longtime tax lawyer's testimony, followed by public school lobbyists who spoke of potential losses of revenue, made the matter a moot point for the rest of this session of the Legislature. The Senate State Affairs Committee killed the legislation on a 9-0 vote.
Just two weeks ago, the measure, House Bill 1147, had passed in the House of Representatives 66-2 as Rep. Roger Solum, R-Watertown, led the charge on behalf of the co-ops. Lobbyists for Gov. Dennis Daugaard's administration became involved late in the House fight. They came ready in the Senate.
"The secretary brought up some legitimate questions," Sen. Larry Rhoden, R-Union Center, said. He is the committee chairman. He added, "As I read this (legislation), it still haunts me there could be a lot of unforeseen consequences to allowing this."
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Rural electric cooperatives in South Dakota don't pay property taxes. Instead, they pay a 2 percent tax on their gross receipts, with the money distributed proportionately among the school districts in each co-op's territory.
Because of that unique system, the concern is that co-op customers will pay for government-mandated environmental upgrades and be taxed 2 percent too on those costs.
"I just hope you come down on the side of the rate payers," Sen. Tom Hansen, R-Huron, said.
One matter of dispute Friday was when co-ops will face these costs. "The process of greenhouse gas regulation is taking place now as we speak," Darla Pollman Rogers said. "The EPA rules process is under way, now."
Wiest, in forceful terms, pointed out many ambiguous terms throughout the legislation. He said it's unknown what an accountant might devise as covered expenses under the broad umbrella of climate change, including compliance in other states.
"It's a blank check before we even know the rules of the game," he said. "We need good sound tax policy and that is simply not this bill."
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That's not how Steve Tomac of Basin Electric, the North Dakota-based generator of electricity for the co-ops, described the situation. Tomac said states began adopting the Environmental Protection Agency's new federal regulations in January. He said the issue will be litigated in some states, and South Dakota has signed to an amicus brief in a Connecticut lawsuit.
"We know it's coming. We don't know if it's this year or next year, or the year after, or the year after that. It's going to come in many different forms," Tomac said.
Daugaard has proposed a 10 percent cut in the general-education portion of funding for South Dakota's 152 public school districts. That didn't help the co-ops argument for a tax exemption.
"Schools are very concerned about this," Dianna Miller, a lobbyist for large-enrollment school districts, said. "I think you're looking at a very serious shift in public policy here."
"The exemption we feel is very broad. It's not understood," said Jim Hutmacher, a lobbyist for about 125 small and mid-sized schools. He said his testimony came with "a heavy heart" because of the good relationships with REAs.
Wayne Lueders, executive director for the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, said, "This is not the time to add another exemption to the tax base. This is not the time to cut revenues to the school districts."


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Okay I'm not sure how many of you know that I am a dvcmember. I decided that Todd should try for the Coast to coast medal. So I waitlisted us for the Grand Californian. Now I'm checking everyday to see if we got our room.
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The laptop was unpluggged into the wrong outlet and then froze up and lost power.
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