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On Sleeplessness: An Inherited Haunting.
Diagnosed as manic-depressive before "bipolar" became the fashionable term, my mother always seemed to be struggling against a dark and overwhelming psychic inheritance.
After coming out of a coma following a nearly successful suicide attempt, she told me in whispers that she had felt "someone leave my body"—someone who had always been there without her knowledge or permission.
I was struck with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome at the same age that my mother had first become ill.
Our symptoms, experienced more than twenty years apart, were remarkably similar.
I was lucky not to receive her psychiatric diagnosis, but still spent seven years finding my way to the end of chronic fatigue syndrome through diet, meditation, some mild conventional drugs and above all, a sustained discipline of forgiveness.
When I went through a brief period of the insomnia that plagued my mother her entire life, I recognized our common inheritance. I also realized that the major opportunity provided by my illness was the chance to end a long, inherited haunting.
This poem marked a major turning point in my illness.
On Sleeplessness (for my mother)
Very early, your heart burst open
like an overstuffed suitcase, and the clothes,
jewelry, well-worn dolls, watches, crutches
and cameos of your ancestors spilled inside you.
Your soul was draped with grief before
you could speak, and no one could see
that your first lullaby should be a threnody.
The unhappy dead are petulant beings,
peering through the eyes of their living kin
to glimpse the light at the end of the tunnel.
No one told you who their voices were,
and why they murmured of so much bitterness
and fear. No one taught you that
the lost ones need first to be heard,
then forgiven and released.
And so, drawn
by your strength and independence, these spirits
rushed in through your broken heart like
a river flooding the breach of a dam.
They took back the clothes and jewelry,
putting on whatever they found at random,
shoving and fighting each other to try on
precious things that might prettify their misery.
Feeding on the life that should have been yours
alone, these desperate souls of many disguises
then possessed you. It is they who,
unable to rest, have stolen your sleep
for so many years.
You know, they thought
I was an open door as well. Lately they
have brought their morbid partying
into my stomach and my dreams –
but when I awaken in the night, I know them.
Not their names or faces, but their truths
and traumas: Someone starved. Someone
was born dead and, like a turtle trapped
on its back, struggled to move in a useless body
and silence the screams of his terrified mother.
Someone murdered, someone was slain, a father
ignored and abused his daughters with an anger
he inherited. I recognize a family, like any
human group, with a legacy of pain and
unspoken longing. And by watching you
I have learned their desire…
I can bring them peace,
but they must give up thieving
the sleep of the living. I am the poet
and the storyteller, their voice and
their master. I will honor them,
but I will put them to rest.
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7 Responses to "On Sleeplessness: An Inherited Haunting."
You have just provided me with some long awaited insight.
Wow, can so relate, as a child mostly I saw faces in my mind all talking at the same time. My tongue felt swollen, and I could not scream. I have been diagnosed as an adult with major depression, adhd, ocd, etc… This so speaks to me
Beautiful. Raw, heart aching, beauty. May you set them free.
having walked a similar exhausting trudge and lived a similar sleeplessness, AND having too made the choice to honor the Past and lay it to rest, i am overwhelmed by the succinct, powerful, and accurate texture of every line in this poem. I Thank You with all my heart.
Thank you…
Thank you for the haunting story, the incredible poem, and final resolution! Namaste
Whoa! You have been where I've been. I'm going to print this and post the separate stanzas in the different rooms I live in. Thank you.


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Doug Berry's request to serve alcohol in Bresson Park will get an up or down vote in the coming weeks from Norwalk's council but would likely not go into effect this year.
Council on Tuesday discussed Berry's request, which member Bob Carleton presented in two forms: One that would expand the city's lease agreement, which already allows the restaurant to serve food in the park, to include alcohol; the other that would change the city ordinance that prohibits alcohol in public parks.
The legislation would cross a line and open up the city to challenges from other businesses or organizations, said Law Director Stuart O'Hara, who intends to do more research and present his findings at the June 26 council meeting. "You run into the problem of selectivity," he said. "It's opened a door I don't think you intended to open."
Council member Tom Stoll suggested the city might be able to alter Bresson Park's designation as a public park and make other arrangements with Berry's.
Mayor Sue Lesch said she opposes the proposal, not based on Berry's, but because it has wide repercussions.
Council member Dwight Tkach countered that the city always helps business through grants and tax abatements. Lesch responded that those dollars always come with a requirement to create a certain amount of jobs, which serves the public good.
Even rewritten to eliminate the potential legal problems, several council members said they have heard from many constituents and they are overwhelmingly and adamantly opposed to allowing alcohol in public parks.
"I'm sure the constituents I talked with aren't opposed to it on any technicality, they are full-blown opposed," said council member Chris Mushett. "I can't see the public view point changing no matter how we craft an ordinance."
Tkach said the city only focuses on the negatives and what ifs when businesses request help. He added other cities, such as Sandusky, are able to do such things and it has not had negative effects.
The city's park board voted against the proposal three-to-one earlier in the day.
Police Chief Kevin Cashen also spoke against the idea, saying public drinking is already a problem in the city. Lesch added Ann Bresson, a member of the family for which the park is named, opposes the proposal.

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Officials said everyone in the Muhlenberg County Water District Number Three should boil their water until further notice.
That includes residents from South Carrolton to the McLean County line and from Highway 81 to the McLean County line.
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When you fly for a living—especially as a part of a crewed airplane—you will encounter all kinds of personalities. Some will strike you as weird or quirky, others as boring or fascinating or blasé. Some, unfortunately, you won't like.
It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. At the regionals, where flying five or six legs a day is not uncommon, getting along is paramount. And most of the time, it's easy. You already have one common interest, which is flying (even if one or both of you is not all that enamored with your carrier).
But what happens when you fly with someone whom you just can't stand? The truth is, it can be a real problem. On a four-day trip, you might fly 20 or so legs, and you'll be crammed into a room the size of a phone booth with only one other person. And you'll be stuck.
If you don't like each other—or if you just don't like that person—there are a few things you can do. First of all, limit the conversation to flight-related duties such as checklists or approach briefings. Second, believe it or not, might just be to tell the other person that you think it's best to limit the conversation. Often, this can lead to a discussion about what you don't like about the other person, which can be an ice-breaker.
What you can't do is allow your behavior or reactions to cross certain lines, and you can't allow it to affect safety. While there are stories about pilots coming to blows in a cockpit, fortunately such events are incredibly rare. More likely will be a scenario similar to one that happened involving two pilots I knew. They spent several days flying together, and by the end of the trip they despised each other, simply because they had different personalities.
On one of the final legs, the captain had used the flight spoilers to help him in the descent. But he forgot about them, and the first officer waited until the last minute to say anything. When he did, the captain (angrily) stowed the spoilers and had to deal with an airplane that used up several thousand feet of runway trying to overcome the sudden excess power he had been using.
And that brings me to the third option for dealing with this type of issue. This crew realized at the gate that they had acted unprofessionally and with hostility toward each other for the majority of the trip. They also agreed that they should not fly together again, and they agreed that if they were paired together that one of them would call in sick. Some airlines have a mechanism in place for first officers to avoid flying with certain captains; this one did not. (It's always the FO who gets to bail, because the captain is the authority figure.)
Another possibility is to go to the chief pilot and simply explain that you can't work with another pilot. This is a bit of a last resort, but if you simply can't stand to be in the airplane with someone, you may not have a choice. Chances are, you won't get more than one of these "free passes," so make it count.
Many airlines, especially the majors, administer a personality assessment to applicants just to avoid this situation. It's not fool-proof, but it does work to mitigate the problem.
Remember, there is a difference in dealing with someone with whom you have no common interests who might be difficult to talk to, and someone who is just so difficult to get along with that you can't work together. The first thing you need to do is perform an honest assessment of yourself to make sure that you are not the problem. If you believe the problem is the other individual, then you need to start using other tools available to deal with the issue before it gets out of hand or unsafe.—Chip Wright


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Things that are surprisingly large: Space things equal Earth things
The New Yorker has complied a mind-blowing set of photos from NASA's archive titled tentalisingly, 'Space things that look like Earth things.' Seriously, Mickey Mouse has colonised Mercury? Should never have canceled our newspaper subscription. These formations remind us of the Countryman, the first MINI with four doors and optional four wheel drive. Yessir, all the fun of a Hatch in a Fun Utility Vehicle. That would be an FUV to me and you. Check out this video about it below.


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Domestic affairs, family relationships, and most intimate personal life are the focus of your attention now. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself. Your home and property matters will be very important to you but by the same token you may not have the full autonomy to make decisions independently of those around you. One of your keywords now is consultation.
24 October - 22 November
Your career, reputation, role in the community, and contribution to the world are very important to you at this time, and you can make significant gains regarding your ambitions. Recognition for your efforts and receiving credit for your accomplishments are likely now, if you've done your homework. If youre finished some project now its time to give something to yourself to enjoy some leisure time.
23 November - 22 December
You're energized and inspired creatively and emotionally. Playfully and spontaneously be more willing to take chances. This doesnt necessarily mean taking uncalculated risks. But you have the opportunity now to gain a better return on investments even if they are speculative in nature. The dramatic and performing arts, sports and games, or other forms of self-expression and entertainment appeal strongly just now. New love affairs are also likely.
23 December - 20 January
Restlessness, both physical and mental, may cause you to take frequent short trips which are both entertaining and educational. Beginning a new course of study is excellent now and the next year or so may be a studious period for you. You also take an interest in studying the personality of others, particularly family members so you can work towards a more harmonious relationship with them.
21 January - 19 February
Optimism and confidence characterise this period, and you radiate more of your positive qualities, which may open up many opportunities for you. Beliefs about yourself which have in the past limited you will have a less powerful influence on you. Weight gain is likely so count those calories. You may be feeling nervous about some meeting but this is because you either havent prepared or dont seem to have the correct level of knowledge. As this laziness? Perhaps.
20 February - 20 March
Joint financial affairs and investments are likely to be an issue at this time, and it is a good time to clarify each party's expectations and to take care of legal business, insurance, wills, and so on. On a personal level, there is a desire to intensify the level of intimacy and honesty in your closest relationships. This may not be easy if the person youre dealing with is unresolved issues from their own past. You would have to be patient until they are open enough to share their feelings with you.
21 March - 20 April
This is a very positive time of healing, renewal, and rejuvenation on an inner, spiritual, or psychological level. The type of work you do will also impact very strongly on your physical well-being so its time to make the right choices where your profession is concerned. Times of introspection and solitude are very beneficial now. You may also be drawn to charity or volunteer work at this time.
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Health matters are a concern of yours now, and you may be inspired to begin a self-improvement program, create better health habits, or begin a new diet or fitness regimen. Work matters are also in focus. Important changes in your employment direction and new schedules are likely during this coming cycle. Decisions concerning professional moves should be reconsidered.
22 May - 21 June
Involvement in clubs, social organizations, or any other group to which you belong is likely to be a focus at this time. You may be asked to take responsibility or even a leadership role or to contribute and participate more fully than you have in the past. Unexpected invitations may land in your inbox so be prepared to change your plans at a moments notice.
22 June - 23 July
Money matters and concerns about material resources and future financial well-being are important to you now. You may learn more about how to increase your assets, but you are also inclined to be overly generous, extravagant, or careless with your money and possessions. Someone may be taking advantage of you now so you need to read between the lines.
24 July - 23 August
At present, you seek new vistas and broader horizons through travelling, studying, or reading about foreign cultures or by seeking out people with greater experience, insight, and knowledge than your own. A teacher or mentor may be particularly important to you now. Curb your tendency to rash behaviour is decisions without careful consideration may backfire now.
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This coming period brings an upliftment in romance for you with strong sexual and sensual energies. Partnerships, marriage, and your close one-to-one relationships engage much of your attention and you are called upon to cooperate and perhaps to surrender some of your own personal interests for the sake of harmony. You want to make life more on adventure and a journey of self-discovery and will begin some new activities which will reveal the hidden part of your personality.
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Children 11 & under: $1.00
Children 3 & under: FREE
Welcome Visitors,
The Trustees of the Eugene Field House Foundation are pleased to bring the message of "The Poet of Childhood" to the Internet. They seek to continue the legacy begun in 1936 with the establishment of the Eugene Field House Museum by the Board of Education of the City of St. Louis, continued by Landmarks Association from 1967-1980, and operated since 1980 by the Eugene Field House Foundation.
The Trustees have as their mission the preservation, maintenance, interpretation, and promotion of The Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum as an historic property and museum, with four objectives.
To inform the general public about the life, works, and times of Eugene Field, the "Children's Poet," and the creator of the personal column in daily newspapers.
To preserve the childhood home of Eugene Field and to display Field family memorabilia and other period artifacts in a nineteenth-century domestic setting.
To educate visitors about Eugene Field's father, Roswell Martin Field, who served as Dred Scott's attorney when he sued for his family's freedom in 1853 in a building at Second and Papin Streets, thereby playing a major role in the events leading to the landmark Supreme Court decision affecting all African-Americans.
To collect and exhibit toys as an outgrowth of Eugene Field's abiding interest in collecting children's toys and dolls.
We welcome you to our Website, where you will find information about the Field family and the historic building in which the Museum is housed, as well as information about the location of the Museum, its hours and programs, and about other services that are provided to the public.
The Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum
634 South Broadway • St. Louis, Missouri 63102
Ph: 314.421.4689 • Fx: 314.588.9468
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All UNC faculty, residents, and medical students are invited to this Academy of Educators Visiting Professor Series Workshop. Dr. Landecker will discuss how social forces shape biosciences (and vice versa) and what this means for doctors who will see bioscience knowledge revised and overturned throughout their careers. This session is geared specifically to medical school teachers in the foundational sciences curriculum in the areas of microbiology and cellular & molecular biology, as well as those teaching clinical ID & genetics.
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Carl D. Kennel
Carl David Kennel, 90, of Tecumseh, passed away Feb. 21, 2013. He was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Kenton, Ohio, the son of Ernest and Eva Kennel. On September 2, 1944, he married Patricia Osburn.
Carl served in the Navy during World War II. He completed his tool and die apprenticeship with Ford Motor Company and most of his working years were spent at Tecumseh Products.
Carl was a talented woodworker and carver. He enjoyed playing cards as well as traveling extensively with his family. He could be described as extremely resourceful and thrifty, a man who never sat still.
He is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Gordon) Snyder of Adrian and Susan (James) Switzenberg of Stockbridge and his son, Carl David, Jr. (Julie) of Brighton. His grandchildren are Jill Foreman, Edward Snyder, James, Michael, Daniel, Benjamin and Andrew Switzenberg. He has 17 great grandchildren. Carl is also survived by his sister Helen Fairburn of Lima, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia and his sister, Lillian Kritzler of Kenton, Ohio.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. March 16, 2013, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
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June 2013 Archive
June 26th, 2013
Turn On Your #Innergps Giveaway
Summer has arrived. Sunshine is abundant, clothing is minimal and all the seeds we planted in the spring are coming to full bloom. Freedom and intentions are running high this time of year, so let's do something meaningful with them and all these extra hours of daylight. Where does your heart want to take you this summer?
Turn on your inner GPS. We're going on a journey within and beyond – it could be as far as across the country or as close as the backs of our eyelids. Let's use our practice to help us reveal the path and send postcards along the way. Over the next five weeks, we'll be exploring "places" to go this Summer: Inner Peace, Back to Nurture, the Thrill of Adventure, Another State and Coming hOMe.
Show us what those places look like to you. Follow @MandukaYoga on Instagram and check out that week's theme. Then share a photo using hashtag #innerGPS reflecting the place we're going, you could win a special set of Manduka gifts every week.
This week's theme is Inner Peace. Let's go there. Show us your Inner Peace and tag it #innerGPS. Next Wednesday we'll collect all #innerGPS photos and select our favorite that truly embodies that theme. That person will win the Inner Peace gift set including the Limited Edition Manduka PRO Black Bliss, Go Getter mat strap in Heather Grey and Practice Journal.
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June 18th, 2013
Do Something
By Manduka Ambassador Silvia Mordini
"People of accomplishment rarely
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They went out and happened to things."
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I am a born underdog. I have lived much of my life a step behind the rest. Whereas some might need to make 50% effort to move forward I often need to make a 150% effort to get to the same place.
Maybe part of this is the heritage of being an immigrant and the philosophy that nothing is free. You only create success through hard work. Work harder, and your possibilities expand. My family partly defined success as leaving the family an impressive legacy of means, higher education and respectability. We are expected to "do something" with our lives now so that the next generation has an even easier time to "do something" bigger. Inaction is not an option. Don Miguel Ruiz sums up my parent's philosophy precisely:
"Action is about living fully. Inaction is the way that we deny life. Inaction is sitting in front of the television every day for years because you are afraid to be alive and to take the risk of expressing what you are. Expressing what you are is taking action. You can have many great ideas in your head, but what makes the difference is the action. Without action upon an idea, there will be no manifestation, no results, and no reward."
If you wait until you are "ready" and things are "perfect," you will get stuck in the inertia of inaction. Get started by taking small steps toward your intentions within the next 24 hours. Do not let self-doubt cripple you. Once you begin, keep acting on your goals a little at a time. The smallest efforts keep the momentum going and create powerful change. As they say in South America, "little by little one travels far."
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My parents taught me daily to practice gratitude with enthusiasm. It is important to maintain your motivation by sharing your gratitude for your attempts as well as your achievements. A positive attitude may get you started in the right direction, but appreciation for others is what sustains it.
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- Focused on four priority areas:
- Environmental protection through community revitalization
- Energy recovery, recycling, waste minimization
- Greening consumer and business decisions
- Homeland security related to chemical emergency prevention preparedness and response
- Thirteen projects were selected:
- Characterizing Environmental Contamination Through Airborne Hyperspectral Imaging
- Costilla County Biodiesel Waste-to-Energy Demonstration
- Deconstruction for Urban Revitalization
- Design for Disassembly in the Built Environment
- Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response in Smaller Communities
- Expanding Pharmaceutical Waste Management in Hospitals
- Improving Management of Household Prescription Medication Waste
- Measuring the Environmental Benefits of Federal Electronic Equipment Management Practices
- Reducing Production Costs and Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Biodiesel
- Unidocs Hazardous Materials Online Inventory Reporting Project
- Using Auto Shredder Residue as Cement Manufacturing Feedstock
- Using Composts to Reduce Lead and Arsenic Soil Contamination
- Waste-to-Energy Geographic Planning Tool
- Awarded $704,000 to innovation projects
- Grants were the method of funding
Characterizing Environmental Contamination through Airborne Hyperspectral Imaging
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 72K)
Sponsors: EPA Region 7; EPA Office of Emergency Preparedness, Prevention and Response - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: Missouri Department of Natural Resources, University of Missouri at Columbia
Overview: The goal of this project was to determine whether a remote-sensing technology, hyperspectral imagery, could be used to conduct large-scale characterization of contaminants of concern. By collecting data from known contaminated sites, the project analyzed and interpreted the information to create "signatures" of specific contaminants or environmental conditions. This project explored hyperspectral capabilities in the event of an environmental emergency or disaster.
Costilla County Biodiesel Waste-to-Energy Demonstration
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 139K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 8 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partner: Costilla County (Colorado) Economic Development Council
Overview: This project tested small-scale biodiesel production using locally grown crops (e.g., canola seed) and used restaurant cooking oil to demonstrate the viability of producing this renewable energy at a local level. Additionally, once in full production, the project recovered methanol from the pre-treatment process, which can be reused in the production of biodiesel, produce glycerol as a valuable byproduct, and create jobs by adding value to local agricultural products (e.g., manufacturing canola oil). Benefits include expanding the availability of renewable energy from waste oil, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, and reducing toxicity and associated health risks.
Deconstruction for Urban Revitalization
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 263K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 3 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: Institute for Local Self-Reliance; Hamer Center (Pennsylvania State University); City of Philadelphia Neighborhood Transformation Initiative
Overview: This project evaluated the cost-effectiveness of an innovative approach to dismantle row-house buildings. A mechanized and panelized approach to deconstruction allowed for the most efficient reuse of roof and floor structural lumber, enabled quicker access to properties by redevelopers, and reduced overall costs by using a "hybrid" of hand and mechanized labor working together.
Design for Disassembly in the Built Environment
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 223K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 4 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partner: Community Housing Resource Center
Overview: More efficient home design could save enough material for construction of 2/3 of the houses built in the next 50 years. This project was developed to reduce waste generated from residential building design and demolition. The project extended the Design for Disassembly (DfD) concept to construction of residential housing by convening an expert group to formulate innovative DfD principles, building a case-study house, documenting research and results, and promoting the incorporation of these principles into future housing design.
Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response in Smaller Communities
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 140K)
Sponsors: EPA Region 8; EPA Office of Emergency Preparedness, Prevention and Response - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partner: Jefferson County (Colorado) Local Emergency Planning Committee
Overview: This project developed tools for smaller communities to assess risks at chemical-handling facilities to improve chemical-emergency preparedness. Many smaller communities were unaware of existing information sources on conducting risk assessments and lacked the resources and training necessary to use available information.
Expanding Pharmaceutical Waste Management in Hospitals
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 140K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 1 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: Health Care Without Harm, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, H2E Champion PharmEcology Associates, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, New Hampshire Hospital Association
Overview: This project broke new ground by taking a systematic approach to looking at how pharmaceutical wastes in hospitals are generated, how they can be minimized, and how they should be managed in order to develop best-management practices for healthcare organizations and to improve regulatory compliance. The approach was expected to be readily transferable to the entire healthcare sector. Reducing pharmaceutical generation and implementing proper waste-management systems benefit patients, staff, visitors, and the surrounding communities by improving environmental performance in the healthcare sector.
Improving Management of Household Prescription Medication Waste
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 175K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 1 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: Northeast Recycling Council, American Plastics Council, CVS Corporation, GENCO ATC, National Expired and Unused Medication Drive, PharmEcology Associates, Dillon Environmental Associates, Clean Harbors; Franklin County Solid Waste Management District (MA); Pemi-Baker Solid Waste District (NH); Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, Strong Pharmaceutical Services (formerly)
Overview: Through partnerships with private- and public-sector businesses and organizations, this project developed and implemented collection programs for household prescription-medication waste (HPW) and bulk compounding chemicals. There were no widely available solutions for proper management of HPW. In conjunction with retail-based, senior-center, and other household hazardous-waste programs, this project developed practical strategies for collecting HPW and ensuring their proper end-of-life management. Additionally, the project developed best-management practices for plastic medication-associated containers.
Additional Information:
- EPA's Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products
- Northeast Recycling Council Project
- Santa Clara County, CA Dept. of Environmental Health
- City of Mesa, AZ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
- SMARXT Disposal Campaign
- DEA's Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative
Measuring the Environmental Benefits of Federal Electronic Equipment Management Practices
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 257K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 10 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: EPA Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, EPA Office of Administration and Resources Management, EPA Region 5, EPA Region 9, Office of the Federal Environmental Executive, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Federal Network for Sustainability
Overview: This project developed tools to measure the impact on the environment and economy from environmentally sound management of electronic equipment. No assessment tool existed to determine the environmental benefits of purchasing, operating, reusing, and recycling electronics. This project allowed the federal government to measure and promote the environmental and financial benefits of proactive electronics management.
Reducing Production Costs and Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Biodiesel
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 73K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 9 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: University of Nevada at Reno (UNR); Washoe County District Health Department (Nevada); Applied Research Initiative; Nevada State Department of Agriculture
Overview: Recognizing that biodiesel provides numerous environmental advantages over petroleum diesel, the project produced a more cost-effective biodiesel formulation that reduced the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitted during the biodiesel- production process. The University of Nevada at Reno (UNR) utilized a large-scale mobile continuous process unit, using ethanol for the production of biodiesel to meet all of UNR's diesel-energy needs.
Unidocs Hazardous Materials Online Inventory Reporting Project
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 142K)
Sponsors: EPA Region 9; EPA Office of Emergency Preparedness, Prevention and Response - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health, Santa Clara County Fire Chief's Association
Overview: This project demonstrated the ability and value of online reporting and data management of SARA Tier II reports using an existing online hazardous materials reporting system. It expanded an existing Web portal that managed the electronic reporting of facility records for storage of hazardous materials, eliminating the duplication of data entry by local agencies and providing first responders with real-time access to facility information.
Using Auto Shredder Residue as Cement Manufacturing Feedstock
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 252K)
Sponsor:: EPA Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: California Department of Toxic Substances Control; University of California at Berkeley; Mitsubishi Cement Corporation; Hugo Neu-Proler Company
Overview: Finding alternatives to landfilling auto shredder residue (ASR)—which consists of glass, rubber, plastics, and textiles that remain after metals have been removed from discarded automobiles—could reduce landfill waste by over 4 million tons annually. This project examined the value of ASR as a fuel and mineral supplement in cement kilns by identifying the parameters and mechanical means necessary to process ASR into material appropriate for substitution of coal and mineral feedstocks. Generated ASR could provide 8% of the cement industry's energy needs as supplemental fuel, conserving over 2 million tons of coal and minerals each year in the United States.
Using Composts to Reduce Lead and Arsenic Soil Contamination
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 138K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 10 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partners: University of Washington; Washington Department of Ecology; Wenatchee School District; Chelan-Douglas Health District; Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
Overview: This project tested the effect of different compost mixtures on reducing lead and arsenic concentrations in contaminated soils. It examined a potential cost-effective remedial option that would reduce real and perceived risks associated with the presence of lead and arsenic in soils.
Waste to Energy Geographic Planning Tool
Summary and Results (PDF) (2 pp, 71K)
Sponsor: EPA Region 6 - Fiscal Year: 2004
Partner: N/A
Overview: This project collected data from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), solid-waste landfills (SWLFs), and publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) to develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tool. The GIS tool, along with the development of a Web site, enabled a user to identify single/clusters of facilities that could be prime candidates to use waste directly or indirectly to generate electricity. This innovative Waste to Energy (WTE) project brought together information on biomass quantities and energy-distribution systems.


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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- The woman accused in a violent crime spree that ended in murder faced a judge on Thursday.
Natasha Jackson, 35, faces charges that include first degree murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, home invasion and robbery.
A judge placed Jackson's bail at $400,000. The prosecutor is asking for a hearing to request that she be held without bail.
Police said she and an accomplice named Cody Winters carjacked a freeway service patrol worker Tuesday morning.
Police said the two had the man drive them to a neighborhood off Tropicana and Sandhill, where they went up to a home and stabbed the woman who lived there.
That woman's husband, Richard Ramos, was shot and killed. The violence didn't end there.
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Health care act signup begins, Collier outreach planned in English and Spanish
IMMOKALEE - Taimi Hernandez plans to set up a table at public gathering places in Immokalee and display fliers about the Affordable Care Act to connect to residents of the farmworking community.
For the next six months, she will be a "navigator" in Immokalee to help many of the community's uninsured learn about the requirement that they buy health insurance through a federally run online marketplace.
"I will be out in the community to talk to people and educate them about the program," said Hernandez, 22, a recent graduate of Immokalee Charter School. "Migrant workers do qualify if they are here legally, but they have to be documented with work papers."
Another navigator for coastal Naples will be provided through the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, which is in charge of navigators for a 10-county region.
Nationwide Tuesday, navigators began the earnest outreach to uninsured residents to steer them to a website, www.healthcare.gov, to learn about plan options in their region and perhaps start signing them up for coverage that takes effect Jan. 1.
Subsidies are offered to offset premium expenses to qualified applicants with incomes 100 percent to 400 percent of the federal poverty level. That's $11,500 to $46,000 for an individual and up to $94,000 for a family of four.
The federal government sent posters and fliers about the law in both English and Spanish to Redlands Christian Migrant Association in Immokalee, a hub in the community with the charter school and a day-care program. Hernandez will be based at Redlands when she's not out in the community for outreach.
She knows it won't be easy to convince Immokalee's uninsured about the value of having coverage when so many now skip seeing doctors until they become much sicker. At that point, they may go to a hospital emergency room or a clinic that serves the poor with sliding scale fees, if they pay at all.
"I think it's going to be hard because people will be like, 'Why do I need to get insurance?'" she said. "I will tell them as much as possible about the fines they will receive if they don't (sign up)."
Unless someone qualifies for an exemption from the insurance mandate, which can include a hardship exemption for income reasons, anyone who doesn't buy coverage will face an individual penalty of $95 for the violation in 2014, and it increases each year thereafter.
On Tuesday, both Hernandez and Tijuana Clemons, a health specialist with Redlands, stopped by the Southwest Florida Works complex at 750 S. Fifth St. in Immokalee to arrange an outreach schedule. The complex also houses the state Department of Children and Families.
"We can set you up in a room or in the lobby," said Thais Kuoman, the center supervisor. "I don't have a problem with that."
Tuesday's launch nationwide of the online marketplaces met with some glitches with the one centralized website, www.healthcaregov and toll-free number, 1-855-889-4325.
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spokeswoman told Kaiser Health News that the website had more than 1 million hits in the past day, which was five times more users than have ever visited the www.Medicare.gov site at once.
Joe Gregor, vice president of consumer and exchange markets for Florida Blue in Jacksonsville, said first-day glitches are normal. Florida Blue is offering online marketplace plans in all 67 counties in the state.
"The website is experiencing a high amount of traffic," he said. "I don't think it is particularly surprising."
High traffic volume will continue on the www.healthcare.gov site for a while because it is the only website that buyers must use to find out about their subsidy, or credit, to offset premium expenses, Gregor said.
For people who are unfamiliar with the terminology of co-payments, deductibles and premiums, it will take time to get through that process before they can narrow down which plan option best suits them, he said.
"Our experience is people will need multiple interactions to figure out what they need," he said. "We expect October to be slow and then mid-November to December, (people) will understand their options."
Gregor said the state currently has about 880,000 people insured in the individual market and that is expected to grow to 1.7 million insurance buyers in 2014.
Other big carriers in the state are Aetna, Cigna, Coventry and Humana, and HMO carriers like Health Options, a subsidiary of Florida Blue.
Florida Blue is opening five more retail centers around the state with agents to help people sign up, one of which will be in Estero at Coconut Point, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive, with hours Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 1-877-352-5830.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard suffered minor injuries when he was struck by crash debris following a wreck at the start of the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
Ballard spokesman Marc Lotter says the mayor was asked to serve as the honorary starter of Saturday's race and was waving the green flag as the race commenced when pole-sitter Sebastian Saavedra stalled, triggering a violent wreck.
Lotter says Ballard was struck near his left elbow and on the left side of his chest by crash debris. The mayor was treated at the scene for scrapes and bruising, and did not require stitches.
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I was excited when Carlino was hitting those 3s late in the game, but he needs
to play smarter. After hitting those three 3s, he had pulled the defense out,
the middle was completely open, he should have then driven to the basket and
either scored a layup or dished off to someone open for a dunk--that was there,
but Carlino didn't understand that part of the game.
And then Austin, who I thought played a pretty good game, decides to shoot a layup instead of jamming the ball late in the game, his shot is blocked and he's fouled and he only made one free throw. So what should have been a three point play becomes a one point play. The game was lost on these two plays.
I love Haws, he's my kind of player, but he too made some mental mistakes. His worst mistake was trying to squeeze by Jackson on the sideline, that was kind of dumb, there was no room to begin with, and Jackson just steps over and draws the offensive charge--the game was over at that point because Jackson then hit another basket.
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Coulda, woulda, shoulda - I thought the game was well played. Baylor was able to wear the Cougs down. Next year, those guys will be a little older and more experienced. We're gonna miss Davies, though. Overall, a final four is a good thing. Congrats to the Cougs for picking themselves off the floor and competing well in the NIT.
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If Lagoon were to build an authentic "Carlino Coaster," that baby would
have more ups and downs than anything you'll find at a Six Flags. I
don't know what kind of coaching he needs, but for the last two years.
it's bittersweet when he hits two or three triples in a row. When that
happens, only one thing is for certain . . he's shooting the next few times
he gets the ball, regardless of where he is, what the score is, how the defense
is playing, or where his teammates are.
It's almost like he gets off on adding degrees of difficulty to his shots . . "Cool! I hit a 22-footer! Now I have to try a 25-footer, and if I make that I'll back up three feet more!" Calm down, Matt. Try less caffiene. Consider developing a floater. Ask Haws for ideas on diversifying your offensive game.
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Congrats to the Cougs for their run in the NIT. I wrote them off after they lost to USD. Kudos to them for proving that they have more potential than they showed this year.
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The real big mistake, I thought, was when Zylstra fouled the Baylor player after
Carlino had pulled them within three. Didn't need to foul there. Just
needed a defensive stop. Instead, he put a very good free throw shooter on the
line to extend the Baylor lead.
Carlino may not have played smart all the time, but he's a sophomore. Zylstra is a senior and should have known better what to do in that situation.
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@SlopJ30 or ask Jimmer
Hope he will focus putting some of his techniques during off season and FORGET about the Yankees. He can watch the Yankees after he gets old and retired.
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Zylstra was a real big mistake
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Too bad he couldn't go watch his beloved Yankees fall to the Red Sox again. Love it!
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(For hike info, maps, photos, video and GPS coordinates, visit our Best Hikes in NJ – Hacklebarney State Park page)
We headed to Hacklebarney to get the last bits of lovely fall color before Hurricane Sandy came to town and ended foliage season…. and as it turned out made a huge mess out of Jersey in general.
Even though it was overcast the day we went, it was still gorgeous. Hacklebarney isn't a very big park with a lot of trails, but there is a lot of scenery packed in and is a must-do park if you're into landscape photography.
We'd arrived early and had this very popular park to ourselves for awhile. It doesn't take long to hike the whole park, but we stopped for so many photos and video we were there for many hours.
Parking: N40 45.061 W74 43.934
Miles: 4.7 (3.8 if you don't wander around extra for photos like we did)
Route: Upper Trail (RED) – Lower Trail (RED) – Rhinehart (RED) – Windy Ridge (YELLOW) – Main Trail (WHITE) – Haki Trail (BLUE) – Wintershine (BLUE), turning LEFT after crossing the ridge – Upper Trail (RED) – BLUE trail – Main Trail (WHITE) [the park map isn't fantastic so it's a bit tough to describe the route]
Super Extra Special Tasty Bonus: Fresh, hot cider and donuts at the Mill just down the road from the park. Mmmmm donuts.


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Coming in just a bit late is Razor Recordings front man Steve NRG. Steve's productions have been hammered out by the likes of Justin Bourne, Andy Farley, Karim, Ian M and Cally Gage just to name a few, When not producing tracks that are ripping up dance floors, you can catch him behind the decks at such events as the legendary Sundissential.
Thanks Steve for joining us for an interview and mix. We will start with the usual question, where abouts are you from?
That little old place we call England! I live in Birmingham now but I was brought up in Manchester also lived in Sheffield, Barnsley, Warrington, Shropshire.. some people would say that I get about a bit!!
How is the scene out there at the moment?
If you had asked me this question last year I would have said bobbins.. was gonna swear but kids might be listening... LOL. This year though things look like they are on the up. There are a lot more Hard Dance nights springing up all over the country and the bigger events are starting to look stronger in my opinion. Im now resident with one of Manchesters (my home town) longest standing hard dance events Sin:ergy and last year I was taken on as Resident DJ for Sundissential, as we all know Sundissential is the biggest of the bunch and still the best. I now co-promote it with the legend that is Madders and our new alongside another local legend Nathan M.. Nathan is the man to see if you want some Sundissential merchandise (www.sundissentialshop.co.uk)! I think this year will play a big part in revolutionising the scene and pushing it forward as there are quality and talented DJs & Producers out there, its all about the Next Generation. No disrespect to anyone else but to move forward you need to have a fresh approach. Weve also launched Jnrssential, a showcase for the next generation of superstars. With credit to Sundissential in what they have achieved in launching the careers of the current A-list Djs I am proud to be a partner and promoter of this exciting concept (www.sundissentialdsi.com). We have also taken on a guy by the name of Dave the Elf for this project as he will also be instrumental in showcasing the best up and coming talent and future stars and trust me Dave is one of them! If anyone has heard Razor Recordings number two you will see why! There are four massive tracks by producers LT1, Riggsy, Mini-Minx, Shenton & Pearce M, two of which are by the Elf himself. Its all about the Elfism... LOL. Thats also why weve launched Razorz Edge Artist Management to bring through the next generation. Ive had to put this in the hands of my loving girlfriend Jamie-Lou as she dont take no nonsense. I mean she kicks me into touch and thats a hard job. Lol (www.razorz-edge.com). Sundissential is back on fire at the moment we are engaged in a nation wide tour which is going down a storm. The tour will guarantee to spread the vibe further a field not just in this country but abroad so if your interested in having us over well show you a good party. Thinking about it SUNDISSENTIAL CANADA!! Come and get us!!!
What sounds or styles are taking over the club's speakers?
Hard House & Hard NRG is doing really well at the moment the tough hard nrg underground feel is definitely for the hard core clubbers but for the wider audience I think its going full circle and back to where it all started with the groovier uplifting element of the old Trade days. Tracks that are uplifting but still tough and nasty but with a fresh approach and better production. And to be honest its going back to house that was a little bit harder .
Why hard house over other genres that are more popular?
I think with Hard house it can be happy and uplifting but still aggressive at the same time which keeps it appealing to a wider audience. For example, My Favourite Game by Dave the Elf, Riggsy & The Tom sorry that was a long one just catch my breath. The track itself is pretty hard and the kick is savage but when it gets to the break its got that bit that people can associate with. Thats what Im doing with my ongoing projects so I suppose you could say Dave has influenced me and helped me get back to my roots.
Who or what has been your influences over the years?
To start off with it was Tall Paul, again he played that House music that was a bit tougher and cheekier and from there I progressed to the legend Tony De Vit rest in piece. He has been my driving force for so long when I lose a bit of confidence its his music that gets my sprits back up. Also my dad died a couple of years ago and Id lost interest in the music but because of him I strived on and came out the other side as I was deter mind to prove to him I could do it and make him proud and I now hope he is.
You are the label manager of the label Razor Recordings, which just released its second release. What do you have planned for Razor in the rest of 2008?
Im one half of the managing directors the other is my good friend and business partner Lee but to every one else the mighty LT1. If it wasnt for him I probably would not have gone through with setting up the label and now the possibilities are endless. We have got some awesome stuff on the horizon the and the next instalment sees my very own Riff Twist hit the A-Side with an awesome and very powerful remix by Rodi Style. We also have a track by Tom Parr and another by JT & Mixin, Gaz Gibson & Riggsy. So its another four track belter. For the others youll just have to wait and see but trust me they are gonna rock ya socks off. Im also working on some other projects with Lee and these are gonna be something special.
What made you decided to start up a vinyl label at a time where vinyl sales are low and digital is on the rise?
To be fair there is no money in either, unless youre selling millions of copies World wide but vinyl is where it started and looks a dam site better on your wall. We will be launching a digital label shortly but that will be completely different material to the vinyl label but still under the Razor Umbrella.
Where do you see the sound of hard house going in the next 5 years?
Oh thats a tough one! I think its going well at the moment bringing back the old vibe I just hope we dont end up full circle again and every track you hear is ONKIY bounce! Bounce can still be credible or incredible bounce as Karim once said sorry private joke. If its done right for example look at Ilogiks old elasticman stuff one side bit oinky than the other but the other was off beat but of a higher quality in my opinion.
What producer has really stood out for you in 2007? Who do you think will make a big impact this year?
If your talking about producers then LT1 & Dave the Elf but if your talking about producers and engineers then Riggsy. I have worked with a few Frank Farrell, Dave Owens and Riggsy all are of the highest quality however for me Riggsy is the best. We connect so well in the studio and some of the noises Im creating and hes replicating is unbelievable how anyone can understand me like that I dont know. He can take any ideas of mine that I cant create myself and produce them to a Tee how I like it. Hes probably the only engineer that can capture the artists personality and get what they want. In other words hes awesome think thats my word of the year lol. I would advise anyone wanting to book studio time to use Riggsy so if anyone is interested email email@example.com. I guarantee anyone that uses him will be happy with what they achieve.
For all those gear junkies out there, can you give us a run down of your studio? Whats your favourite program/ vst / plug-in to work with?
I do a lot of stuff in my own studio and work on Reason however, Ill then export the files and re sequence it in Cuebase that way you get 100% of my ideas and 100% of the master that be Riggsy .. Cuebase Master I am! (sorry Yoda Impression) and then there is a finished product. One example of this is a track I did entitled Deeper Down. I wrote it 5 years ago but came back to it recently. Its now been signed to Toolbox and the Tidy Weekender 12 album so we must be doing something right.
Which producer would you like to work with in the future?
Id probably have to say Tom Parr I love his sound. Its very similar to me, hard, energetic but uplifting and happy at the same time. You cant go wrong! Tom seems like a really nice guy as well so would love to spend some time in the Studio with him.
What do you prefer to play on, CDJs or turntables?
I love vinyl cos you really do have to work the problem is most of the stuff I play is my own material or material from artists signed to the label so its all upfront stuff that hasnt gone to press. and I like to do long mixes as well so if I miss a cue point its a lot easier to bring back on CDJs. I do remember playing at Sin:ergy once and was proper up for it but Id had a few so theres me jumping up and down like a loony WELL! My headphone wire jumps up mind of its own (like they do) and landed on the record. As you can imagine it jumps and wouldnt have been as bad if this had only happened once I did it three times...NOB!.... LOL I suppose the other side is at least you cant eject a vinyl thats playing.. not that Ive ever done that before... Lol!
What event would you love to play at in the future?
I am happy as a Pig in a poke with my new found Sundissential residency, love him or hate him Madders is the best promoter in the country bar none. Wait till I get the old bastard over to North America LOL. Id love to play main room Storm and Frantic Ive played at Storm on three occasions but never the main room so that would be ace and as I have not played for Frantic thats one Id love to play for. They have some wicked DJs that play for them also. In fact get us over to Canada and I will show you what I can do!!!
When can people see you play out next?
Where do I start, the list is endless and getting bigger by the day. I would say to keep updated visit www.razorz-edge.com or http://www.dontstayin.com/groups/steve-nrg-friends. As for the wonderful and wacky World of me and Sundissential you must go to www.sundissentialdsi.com.
Any last words?
Not now because Im late for a meeting LOL! Good speaking to you though and enjoy the mix! God bless all of you over the pond in Canada, me & Sundissential are definitely coming to see you soon!!!
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UPDATE: One Model Management, Refaeli's agency, told the Huffington Post that neither the Twitter account nor Blog belonged to Refaeli and that the statements were "made by imposters."
Bar Refaeli is the latest model to speak out about what we like to call The Great Weight Debate — though instead of penning an essay or hosting a panel, she took to Twitter.
Though the account has since been protected, the tweets came from IAmBarRefaeli — which, though not verified, features a large photo of Refaeli and links to what appears to be her official blog.
According to Hollywood Life, Refaeli tweeted Monday:
I get so sad when I see 15-year-old pale extremely skinny models at the agency looking all shaky and hungry…. when will it end?!?!?
And over the weekend, she wrote:
Seriously… Plastic surgery is not helping your impact on young women or your looks!
Some people are addicted to drugs and others addicted to alcohol. Me? I'm addicted to pomegranate juice.
It's interesting that the account has been protected, considering Refaeli's thoughts were picked up first by Hollywood Life, then StyleList, then HuffPost Style — as well as a myriad of other sites.
Though Refaeli clearly meant well — and certainly has a point — describing 15-year-olds as looking "shaky and hungry" without actually knowing if they're shaky and hungry isn't necessarily the best tactic.
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Winter Activities, Recreation, Sports in Leavenworth Washington
Winter Activities on This Page
Sleigh Rides
Ski Jumping
Snow Sport Rentals
Dog Sledding
Snow Skiing
Leavenworth Snowcat Skiing
with Cascade Powder Cats
Miniature Golf
Nutcracker Museum
Hiking & Nordic Walking
Cross Country Skiing in Leavenworth
Cross country ski or skate, day and night, on groomed trails or backcountry!
See our Cross Country Ski Packages
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC) grooms 26 kilometers of trails (classic and skating) at four locations in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington. Five kilometers are lighted every night for skiing. At the Leavenworth Ski Hill they offer downhill skiing, snowboarding and a jumping facility. Nordic Conditions
Ski gear and lessons are available at at Der Sportsmann.
Leavenworth Chamber Cross Country Trail Maps and Snow Shoeing Trail Maps
Downhill Skiing with Stevens Pass, Mission Ridge, Leavenworth Ski Area
Downhill ski and snowboard in deep powder at Stevens Pass or enjoy dry, sunny runs at Mission Ridge with fantastic views from on top of the Cascades and Washington's best groomed runs only 36 miles – 57km from Leavenworth!
See our Winter Packages.
Stevens Pass 2013 – December Webisode from Eric Miller
Check weather conditions, telemetry, and the sunrise Ski Web Cams
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding at Ski Hill
Just north of town on Wenatchee National Forest property, the Leavenworth Ski Hill offers downhill skiing on two groomed hills serviced by rope tows. It is open four days a week (three of which include night skiing) and all school holidays. Food, beverages and warmth are available at the historic Ski Hill Lodge. Alpine daily passes cost $13 for ages 5 to 17, cost $17 for skiers age 18 to 69; seniors ski for free and children age four and under ski free on the Bunny Hill. There is also an all day pass for $28 that includes: a full day of alpine skiing or snowboarding, a full day of Nordic skiing on 8 km of our trails at the Ski Hill, and one 90 minute tubing session. www.skileavenworth.org.
Leavenworth Ski Hill from Icicle TV
Rentals for Leavenworth Ski Hill may be arranged at Osprey Rafting Company and The Ski Shop at Osprey across the street from the Icicle Village Resort.
Check Leavenworth ski conditions Ski Web Cams
Highway Advisory
In cooperation with the Washington Department of Transportation, Stevens Pass has installed a Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) at the summit of Stevens Pass. By tuning to 1610 AM on your radio, you'll be able to get the latest information on parking availability and road conditions as you approach the mountain. This service is in addition to parking updates on the current HAR radio at 1610 AM in Monroe, the snow report phone lines, our web site and the electronic sign at the Mountain View Chevron east of Sultan on Highway 2.
Leavenworth Sleigh Rides
Dash through the snow in a horse drawn sleigh
See our Winter Sleigh Ride Packages
Mountain Springs Lodge Sleigh Rides
19115 Chiwawa Loop Road
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Experience the joy of winter with Sleigh bells ringing, glistening snow, frosty air, open meadows, snow covered trees, and the babbling waters of Beaver Creek. Enjoy a hot spiced cider by the open fire, and as an added attraction end your horse drawn sleigh ride with a sizzling steak dinner at Beaver Creek Lodge in front of the huge river rock fireplace. – Book your package with the Icicle Inn by calling 800.558.2438.
Icicle Outfitters
From the Icicle Inn Drive 1.9 miles on Icicle Road and turn left on East Leavenworth Road. Continue 1/4 mile and you'll see our sign. Turn right into our large parking lot.
Let our Holiday Sleighs take you back to yesteryear and become a part of your family tradition. You and your whole family will enjoy gliding across open meadows and along the Icicle River in our horse-drawn sleighs with the majestic Stewart Mountain Range in the background. Warm up with hot chocolate, spiced cider and coffee in front of the wood stove. Warm blankets are provided for 1.5 mile ride which takes about 30 minutes.- Book your package with the Icicle Inn by calling 800.558.2438.
Eagle Creek Ranch
Mountain snows transform the ranch for a season of horse-drawn sleigh rides. The sound of sleigh bells mixes with laughter and song as we glide through the forests and meadows on large group sleighs drawn by those gentle giants, the Draft Horses. Or, share a romantic private ride in an antique cutter sleigh with that special someone. After your ride return to our lodge, warm yourself by the wood stove, and sip hot spiced cider!- Book your package with the Icicle Inn by calling 800.558.2438.
Red-Tail Canyon Farm
Over the meadow and through the woods…hear the sleigh bells jingle as our Belgian Draft horses take you on an old-fashioned sleigh ride. Snuggle under blankets… warm yourself by a cozy fire… sip a cup of steaming hot chocolate… all the things memories are made of! – Book your package with the Icicle Inn by calling 800.558.2438.
Leavenworth Carriage Company
Departs on 9th & Front Streets
Horse-drawn rides of all types for all occasions.
See our Winter packages
Leavenworth Snow Sport Rentals
For Alpine and more rentals of ski equipment right next door to the Icicle Village Resort, check out the Ski Shop at Osprey.
For Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing, check out
Der Sportsmann
837 Front St.
Leavenworth, WA 98826
They are an outdoor specialty shop which can fill your needs for hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, skiing, and clothing. They also have a bicycle & ski rental/repair shop which is open 7 days a week.
Leavenworth Mountain Sports
220 Highway 2
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Offer a full line of cross country and skate ski equipment. You can even rent Poulk Sleds to pull your kids behind you as your cross country ski!
Rent back country boots, skis, skins, packs, beacons and more… everything you need to go back country skiing!
For back country guides see Northwest Mountain School
They may be contacted at 509.548.5823.
Snowmobile Rentals and Snowmobile Tours
Snowmobile Tours with Mountain Springs Lodge
Power through miles of trails on a snowmobile with our partnership with Mountain Springs Lodge on Chiwawa Loop Road.
Fun, Action, Beauty and Excitement! – describe their guided snowmobile tours through the Cascade Mountains. Ideal for the novice and expert alike! Everything is provided: snowmobiles, guide, cold weather clothing and insulated boots. Tours include: "Suzy's Slip & Slide", "Grandpa's Ridge Rocker", "Faultline Loop", "Sno Cone", "Mile High Extravaganza", Bawana Bill's Star Light Express", and a dinner tour.
See our Winter Snowmobiling Packages
Okanogan and Wenatchee Forest Recreation Report
Call Mountain Springs Lodge for more information about the tours at 509.763.2713 or 800.858.2276.
Brewmaster Dinner – Friday February 1, 2014
Join Icicle Brewing at J J Hills Fresh Grill dinner house for an evening to remember Friday, February 1.
This special dinner features the culinary works of chef Bill Monigold paired with brew-master Dean Priebe's finest beers.
Savor braised chicken with wild rice served with Colchuck White Ale, venison osso bucco paired with Bootjack IPA, cara
mel vodka infused chocolate cake w/ rum chata mousse paired with Priebe Porter, and more taste adventures.
Please call 1.509.548.8000 between 4 pm and 9 pm PST to make reservations.
The price per person is just $59.00 for dinner or a package for two guests with a one night hotel stay including the brew-master dinner and breakfast buffet starts at just $249.00 + tax. For an overnight package call 1.800.961.0162. Check out the menu here.
Leavenworth Ski Jumping
Ski jumping is up and running on the "D" hill, behind the lodge at the Leavenworth Ski Hill this winter. Skiers of all ages are encouraged to come out and give jumping a try. Coaches are on hand, by appointment, to instruct. Jumping skis, boots and helmet are required.
Rentals for Leavenworth Ski Hill may be arranged at Osprey Rafting Company and The Ski Shop at Osprey across the street from the Icicle Junction.
See a great video about the history ski jumping in Leavenworth Washington:
Leavenworth Snowshoeing
Trek on snowshoes through beautiful forests and vast meadows
Free Guided Winter Life Snowshoe Tours
Jan. Saturdays & Sundays – Event, WINTER LIFE SNOWSHOE TOURS
Explore winter wildlife tours on a snowshoe walking tour with trained naturalists Saturdays and Sundays in January at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Meet at the Icicle River Ski Trail ticket booth. A different wildlife story is told on each tour. Learn to identify animal tracks and learn how local animals survive in the winter along Icicle Creek.
Space limited to 12 people. Must be at least 8 years old. Snowshoes provided for adults and children. Wear warm layered clothing. Tours 10 a.m. to noon.
LOCATION: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
FEE: Reservation Required! – Free
Special thanks to Friends of Northwest Hatcheries & Leavenworth Winter Sports Club.
Snowshoeing Rental shoes are available at:
Der Sportsmann
837 Front St.
Leavenworth, WA 98826
They are an outdoor specialty shop which can fill your needs for hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, skiing, and clothing. They also have a bicycle & ski rental/repair shop which is open 7 days a week.
Get two snowshoe rentals for the price of one at Der Sportsmann Sunday – Friday with your stay at the Icicle Inn! That's just $12 plus tax. Please ask for your discount card when you check in at the Icicle Inn.
Snowshoe rentals also available at Osprey next to the resort at the corner of Highway 2 and Icicle Road.
Dog sledding
Northwest Dogsled Adventures – Dog Sledding is a great adventure that you and your family will really enjoy. Northwest Dogsled Adventures is located in Cle Elum and is by appointment only. Offering 1 hour and 2 hour tours as soon as there is enough snow for a safe ride. Rides leave from Fish Lake (Leavenworth) area. The team is made up of Iditarod Veterans, Siberian Huskies, Alaskan and Rescues!
Learn more about the dogs and their families here.
Feel the rush of wind on an exhilarating dog sledding adventure and enjoy the graceful power of a dog team as you glide through majestic valleys near Leavenworth!
Northwest Dogsled Adventures
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Offering dog sled rides on a seasonal basis by appointment. Please call or email two weeks before you want the rides.
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Leavenworth and Snowcat Skiing
Cascade Powder Cats operates on 1920 acres of PRIVATE PROPERTY just northwest of Stevens Pass. The property is very exciting. We are now taking reservations for the 2009/2010 season call 1-877-754-2287 to reserve. You are going to love it!
Cascade Powder Cats operates in the North Central Cascades just 2 miles NW of Stevens Pass Ski Resort in the Martin Creek Drainage. Cascade Powder Cats offers 1920 acres of snowcat skiing and boarding on the flanks of Windy Mountain, Windy Ridge, and Captain Point. Our snow cats carry you deep into the backcountry where you will have great views of Glacier Peak and Mt. Daniels as you float through 450 inches of annual snowfall. With varied terrain and aspects Cascade Powder Cats offers something for every skier and boarder of intermediate to expert ability. With 2500 vertical feet of open bowls, glades, chutes, and well spaced trees this is sure to be the best day of your season. .
It's early morning, the sun is just about up. Your listening to the hum of the engine, people are talking and in the background there's music playing. As the Snowcat arrives at the summit your guide lets everyone know to grab their gear and get ready for their first run. You walk out of the back of the Snowcat-cabin into thigh deep powder , you smile. Looking around you can see the Cascade Mountains in every direction, the view is awesome. You get your gear, click in and glide to the edge, look down and smile. Your guide smiles back, nods and drops over the edge, you take one more look around, give a small push and drop over. Building speed as you make your first turn carving a huge arc, the powder is flying all around you. The adrenaline is starting to pump and your feeling the rush. Then you realize this is only the start of an epic day with Leavenworth Snowcat Skiing!
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