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@ Renee Peoples: Your thougths about increasing rigor to motivate the unmotivated got me to thinking. I think I will be conscious of that when I come back to the classroom after being home with my children for the last decade. I also wonder if not being able to let kids fail in the classroom has enabled alot of students. Some choose to take the easiest path and let others do their work in the homework center if they don't complete it....or they wait for the easier retest, and so on. Why would kids study or meet a deadline..if there really isn't one? I think we have become soft and have put the responsibility on the teachers instead of the students. We need to hold each student accountable.
Sarah, great comment and refelction. I agree that the tendency to not want students to fail leads us to be "soft." And I do think that children, in general, are being allowed more and more to fall behind the mark because we give them more and more chances to succeed. Where, if they worked just a bit harder, they would have succeeded in the first place! And I think, in the long run, what we are teaching them is that they can do less and get the same result and - more importantly, that they aren't quite good enough and so people will give in to me. Not a good sense of identify to place on them. Thanks for your thoughts. They have helped me too.
You have kept me thinking as this is a serious and very complex issue all educators face. There are many facets and causes to lack of motivation but regardless of cause, I think an important component to the solution is having realistic but high expectations for EVERY child, and not giving up or lowering expectations by dumbing it up. Not every child is capable of learning at high levels, but they can still be successful. Part of it is knowing the students, how each student learns best (again, complicated and not easy) and recognizing each person's strengths. Drawing on strengths contributes to a class of students operating as a community--everyone offers something to the whole.
Sounds idyllic but I do remember having several classes where that happened and it was magical. It didn't mean that every child was a star, but they were part of something bigger and felt others were counting on them to do their share. There were little things that helped build that tight community, including group rewards for group effort, recognition for helping others, using students as "experts" to help others, and yes...group penalties for not settling down. I explained that what we did was important and that if they wasted time, then that time had to be made up for us to get the work done. They self-regulated behavior, because if they talked a lot and didn't settle down as we transitioned among topics, I merely looked at the clock. For every wasted minute, we used two minutes of recess (probably a thing of the past in many schools these days) to make up the work. "She's timing" was the call and everyone was on task and ready to work. I did my part to try and plan learning activities that were engaging and in line with student interests as well as curricular demands. Not everything is fun but it can still be interesting.
Guess that's part of why I'm so pumped about Wonderopolis.org. It's a great way to integrate learning across disciplines, keep students engaged and interested, promote learning around expository text, and it is appropriate for very young children through adults. Not every topic is of high interest to each student, but there is a nugget of something there for everyone. I like how it encourages students to keep wondering and to explore further on their own. It can be a great way to kick off the day together or used independently and discussed later. Students can be assigned specific tasks or it can serve as a great school - home connection for exploring with families or engaging with others in the "Try it out" section.
Enough preaching...........but you and Katherine have kept me thinking. This is one of those thought-provoking critical questions that teachers and parents can and should discuss often. Thank you.
Donna, I agree with your thoughts about setting high standards and that sometimes it brings about quite a magical result. I was 43 when I did my high school teacher's field work assignments. I will never forget how my conviction that every student needs to feel he can reach for the top, get as high as he can, and be proud of his work brought out such wonderful results. I was student teaching business classes in a high school school where nearly every class I had contained the same students. They were labeled "underachievers" and they acted the part they were cast in. "I can't do that." "I have no idea." "What are you kidding?" Those were the answers that they were used to giving teachers. I only had them for a semester; so, I figured I'd better work fast to turn that around. Well, I decided to build a community - bargain for the give and take we would need in order to learn. In first period, some of the students had just come out of the cow barns and finished miliking before they got on the bus. Others had jobs that kept them out late. I told them what I expected to accomplish in the class and asked, "What do you want to happen in for me to get that to happen?" They wanted donuts each Friday and - they were willing to bring them in! And they wanted the last five minutes of each class to be time to talk. Okay, I could do that. The deal was, though, that they had to work for me. I got snide remarks from teachers and giggles from my peers (except for one who cheered me on!). It worked. We played games to learn information before a test (they orginally had said, "No, way!") and helped eacher in study groups during class. When the final test came, they were pumped! This group's success rate with written tests was about 40%. Every student, with the exception of one, passed. The one who didn't was one point shy. I talked with him (and my heart bled, as I wished I could have given him the extra point for neat handwriting or something) and he said, Mrs. Collmer, I am proud that I got a 64. I have never done that before." So, you see, the extra point just because I was a nice teacher would have spoiled his pride in what he COULD do, versus getting away with something. And, the best part: this behavior and pride spilled over into the other classes I had them in - without any bargaining:) Yes, I am beaming with pride. But, I will absolutely forever hold those dear students close to my heart because of the pride they had in themselves. Thanks Donna and Sarah for letting me share this. I hope that we can all return to helping others build successes through their self pride. Have a great day all!
I absolutely LOVE reading your story of success. You listened to your students, and although others thought it ridiculous, you respectfully responded to their simple requests and cut a bargain that paid off for everyone. I bet there are many teachers with similar stories, but this is very special. Love that they gained self-respect, made achievement gains, and strengthened their sense of connection with one another AND with you. Success like that is a sweet memory to treasure, and I am betting they remember it well.
Taken from eSchool News article, Five ways to motivate students, by Meris Stansbury (July 13, 2012).
Sarah, your comment on retests is making me think of a good friend's experience this past year in his first year teaching. Over half of his students failed their first test of the school year, and they could have cared less. They figured they'd just make up for it on the retest (apparently this is what they were used to from other teachers), but little did they know Mr. J doesn't offer retests. He believes (as do I) that students should study and succeed the first time, not mess around and figure they'll just put if of until later. As the school year went on, test scores improved, the students quit griping about retests, and Mr. J continued to not give himself more work by grading two tests instead of one!
I agree with Mr. J's way of thinking when it comes 'extra credit'. If a student doesn't do their work in the first place, why give them even more work? And why should it be my responsibility to do even more grading after I've already fininhed grading an assingment they chose not to do?
Good luck being back in the classroom!
Bensmama! I just adore your friend's perpective! Let's get back to the era when we expected students to do their best instead of doing our best to let them get by! Children respond to this because they know it's all a sham when we let them get away without working to their highest potential...and it's up to us to show them how high they can reach:) I love this exchange of ideas:))) Thanks!
Amy Gordon in another post shared an article about motivating students and the relationship of motivation to academic achievement--
On June 7, 2012, eSchoolNews shared a summary of a new study that reviewed six different papers to find out what works and what doesn't in terms of motivating students. The article simply titled "How can schools better motivate students?", claims that student motivation is crucial to academic progress and improvement. How important is student motivation?
I have been reading all the suggestions and truly touching stories of individual success adn been thinking of how to contribute, since I have many questions. One way I have found success, is having a classroom lunch. Originally I was going to have lunch detention, but did not like the negative vibe, so I called it a working lunch. I would say I'm working through my lunch, so you need to be working. I had many students come when they needed to make-up work or had questions etc., but I also had 5 boys come every lunch and start their hw, play a math game, read trivia, socialize with each other, and me. I am planning on continuing and expanding this connection.
Hi Patricia,
I have used the idea of a working lunch for teachers who have been involved in technology training workshops, but I have never considered modifying the idea to use with students. I think you have a creative approach to motivating your students, helping them with their work, giving them time for math exploration, etc. Thanks for adding a fresh approach to this discussion.
First I want to say that I aadmire your devotion to helping your students and making yourself available to them..
I taught computer classes for several years and the students loved to come to the lab during lunch to work on assignments, to play educational games, and to hang with their friends.
I took shorter lunches, then working lunches gulping down lunch in a room where I didn't allow students to bring food or drink, and then I was told the program was such a success that I had to keep the room open for students during lunch, effectively losing my lunch period.
There are times when you need a break from your classroom and you deserve it. Colorado had a law that established a 20 minute lunch for all teachers. In our eagerness to help our students, satisfy our administration, and perhaps do what we feel is good for everyone else, please remember to take care of your own health, both mental and physical.
Chat with a colleague in the lounge, take a short walk around the track, eat your lunch outside. You are important too.
Thanks Jane. I always ate my lunch and sat behind my desk. I have outside morning duty, so I walk around the school yard every morning and chat with colleagues. At first I did not like giving up my peacful lunch, but then I really got to talk with students 1-1 without them missing another class and it did decrease the number of failures. One problem with having a 7th grade lunch my eighth graders could not take advantage of the lunch program.
So many teachers demand respect when in reality one must earn respect. When a child is treated with respect, they in turn usually give respect. We must not judge our students because they are the way they are, instead take the opportunity to help mold them into the wonderful creatures they were intended to be. We must embrace their uniqueness and they will be motivated to learn and please us.
I have had many kids like this in my 20 years of teaching. Getting to know your students is the best way to increase motivation academically and socially. I have had the best success when I have had the same class for at least two years. This is easier in the Elementary years. When I loop with my kids, I instantly have that bonded connection in the second year. Unfortunately, when I don't loop with my students I lose the connection at the end of the year. It seems unfortunate that the students and the teacher have worked so hard in the year, then both have to try and reconnect with new individuals the next school year. I'm sure this is most difficult with students who are higher "at-risk" kids. Good question!


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I my opinion Sakura is one of the best dinning experiences you could have in Toledo.
I have with family , friends and coworkers visited on quit a few occasions and will again. The staff is fantastic, very prompt service, polite and has filled my needs each time. The food has been each time fantastic.
This establishment offers both fun and a enjoyable dinning experience for everyone.
My 2 younger teenage children really enjoy themselves there. I recommend for everyone to experience Sakura at least once so you and or your family can enjoy a great dinning establishment .
My hats off to the staff and to the owner, please keep up the great work you fine folks do. I will visit again.
Thank you,
Christopher S
Hunger is the best sauce – Great selection of dishes to satisfy vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike. Food was very flavorful. Hibachi chef was hilarious. Great service.
Awesome – Compared to the other well known Japanese steak houses, Sakura ranks up with them and is less expensive. Even my picky father was impressed by the food.
Great Value for the buck!!!
Dinner and a Show – This is a great place to bring friends for an upscale Japanese meal. when you enter your given the choice of grill side or booth, if you take the grill you will be seated with others to fill out the table of eight seats. your chef of the evening will put on an impressive show of knife skill and humor while cooking your meal. prices are moderate around $25 but include soup, soy ginger salad, fried rice, and mixed grilled vegetables along with your meat choice. they also have a sushi bar and full bar that can be ordered from. my only recommendation is call ahead for large parties or prepare to sit with strangers if your in a smaller group. overall a fun experience for all.
Worst Service Restaurant – I have been to sakura and the staff is so rude and the owner charges on every little detailed item you order. I never met such a cheap owner, i had the worst experience with the rude waiters who don't care to serve you because regardless they will get there tip from the bill automatically? I do not recommend this place because of all the rude service, manager who does not care for his customers satisfaction, and UN-professional waitresses.
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Currently Being ModeratedJan 9, 2013 12:10 AM (in response to Tonycle20)
Yeah.. That's what I've been saying, about the message attachments.
It even backs them up to iCloud using up space. I vary between 200mb and no free space due to this (have stopped using iMessages for attachments now, and just email them). Have to keep emptying my camera roll to allow my iCloud backup to complete. I will not give in and buy extra iCloud storage...
Currently Being ModeratedJan 9, 2013 3:55 AM (in response to Acqua)
Aqua's advice totally worked. Many thanks! Kind of strange actually, you would expect that your music would be deleted. So what is this 'Other' data, which kind of data comprises it?
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Your question has been answered dozens of times in this thread and others. Please go back and read the thread you posted to.
Currently Being ModeratedJan 10, 2013 11:19 AM (in response to Encrypted11)
1. go to SETTINGS/ SAFARI
Clear History & Clear Cookies and Data
both of these will free up lots of MBs
2. Check your Kindle app & see what books you have checked to be available on your device.
3. go to SETTINGS & check all the apps you've added. Some of them like Hipstamatic save an extra copy of the photos you take to their own folder as well as your Photostream.
Currently Being ModeratedJan 10, 2013 6:32 PM (in response to Encrypted11)
After reading through pages and pages of this thread, trying various things over the past few months (deleting texts, restoring, left-swiping All Music from Usage on my phone, etc), I didn't see any real "silver bullet" answer. So I poked around a bit myself using DiskAid [ www.digidna.net/diskaid ] on my computer with my phone connected and tried something
IT WORKED!!! I had 4.29GB of "Other" and am now sitting at 438.6 MB after this single action.
Here are the steps I took:
• Open DiskAid App (download from the site above if needed)
• Connect phone
• Navigate to Storage -> Media -> iTunes_Control -> Music
• Right Click on Music and "Get info." If folder is huge, delete it. Mine was 4.5 GB. There were a bunch of generically named folders with a few equally genereically named audio files. Gibberish really; nothing was an actual song title, artist, album, etc. If this is the case, delete the entire folder.
• Quit DiskAid
• Turn off phone.
• Turn back on
• Launch iTunes and Sync the connected phone. You'll see the Other drop before your eyes.
• Back up Now
• Delete other backups if applicable (so this doesn't repeat when you restore from an old backup).
Currently Being ModeratedJan 10, 2013 6:44 PM (in response to mattrussell5)
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Mine was 4.5 GB. There were a bunch of generically named folders with a few equally genereically named audio files. Gibberish really; nothing was an actual song title, artist, album, etc. If this is the case, delete the entire folder.
The media files and folders are not named in the same way as on your computer, do not expect them to be filed under legible artist/ album names.
While you may have done something, it may be short-lived and/or you'll see that music won't play properly after a while or shows the incorrect artwork. As a minimum, Other should be about 600 MB since a brand spankin' new, empty device starts out that way, plus whatever legitimate items contribute to Other.
Currently Being ModeratedJan 10, 2013 6:50 PM (in response to rockmyplimsoul)
rockmyplimsoul, you're absolutely right. I went to play a song on my phone and it raced through each track with no audio. Re-syncing now, and it looks like my "Other" is right back up to 4.29 GB
Currently Being ModeratedJan 10, 2013 6:55 PM (in response to mattrussell5)
There really is no silver bullet, other than restoring without loading your backup, which means re-doing all your settings, losing text history, clearing out your Camera Rol, etc. Not fun, but you'll have to decide if getting Other down below 1 GB is worth the trouble.
Currently Being ModeratedJan 10, 2013 6:58 PM (in response to rockmyplimsoul)
how long would it last, even if you redo everything manually like that?
Currently Being ModeratedJan 10, 2013 9:36 PM (in response to defjamblaster)
I guess it depends on what you do with your device. My 32 GB iPhone 4 has hovered around 1.1 GB for the 20 months I've had it, and my 64 GB iPad is around 1.9 GB, probably due to more music (artwork) and miscellaneous external files brought into apps like Quickoffice, Dropbox, and PDF Expert. I use iMessage and get MMS messages, so I'm sure those contribute to Other too.
But honestly I think a lot of the swollen Other comes from corrupted files, maybe from unplugging the device too soon during a sync, who knows? I also re-sync everyday, so maybe that helps keep things in order.
Currently Being ModeratedJan 13, 2013 9:38 AM (in response to rockmyplimsoul)
I think the only real solution would be to restore the phone as new, and then to restore the phone from backup. However, my contacts aren't saved in my iTunes so I would lose all of my contacts. The only things I know for sure that I would get back would be my music and my apps. Basically, the word "restore" scares the crap out of me.
However, I have a 16 GB iPhone 4s and my other is currently sitting at 4.06 GB. That is over 1/4th of my phone, and while I accept that it is real data, this is just far too much. If it is something corrupted, I want to fix it. If it is just excess data, I can part with it, I just need to know where and how to do this.
Someone, anyone, please help.
And just to add, I've read through all 19 pages, but didn't find anything that worked really. The only thing that helped me was I went and deleted my Cookies and Data from Safari. I was able to get like .08 GBs with that trick. But that is the most substantial thing that has worked for me yet.
Currently Being ModeratedJan 13, 2013 11:06 AM (in response to trevorjpage10)
trevorjpage10 wrote:
I think the only real solution would be to restore the phone as new, and then to restore the phone from backup.
While that helps some people, likely putting your backup on after a full restore simply puts you right back where you started. Instead, do the complete restore, but don't load your backup at the end. That will certainly give you a fresh start, with Other starting at around 600 MB.
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However, my contacts aren't saved in my iTunes so I would lose all of my contacts. The only things I know for sure that I would get back would be my music and my apps. Basically, the word "restore" scares the crap out of me.
Do yourself a favor and get your backups into a place where they can always be recovered, either Yahoo, GMail, iCloud, or even a .vcf file exported from your iPhone (there are apps just for that purpose). The easiest would be to turn on iCloud and set it to sync your contacts. That way, even if you restore without a back up you just turn iCloud back on and your contacts will be restored.
Currently Being ModeratedJan 13, 2013 11:54 AM (in response to AkoBudoy)
I just downloaded it, I hope it works, cause I have 4.5 of "other"
Currently Being ModeratedJan 13, 2013 10:31 PM (in response to Acqua)
That honestly doesn't work .. I tried that and yeah it freed up a lot of space but I couldn't play any of my music cuz it ended up deleting everything .. So now I have I start all over by adding my music files one by one. I'm about to go to the apple store and complain because "other" is taking up so much space and it's annoying.
Currently Being ModeratedJan 14, 2013 12:09 AM (in response to Acqua)
I did exactly that but didnt help..
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Carbs: 35.7g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 156.6
Very Good 4.6/5
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Try this delicious and easy recipe for lentils!
Submitted by CHESSAKAT
Carbs: 25.3g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 6.3g | Calories: 193.5
Very Good 4.4/5
(23 ratings)
Submitted by KBRADLEYSLP
Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 110.7
Good 3.5/5
(19 ratings)
A yummy low-cal, low-fat snack!
Submitted by PESKY47
Carbs: 23.9g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 100.6
Very Good 4.8/5
(5 ratings)
Dead easy, cheap and sugar and sweetner free!
Submitted by BRONSKI
Carbs: 9.8g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 74.8
This was my first attempt at making my own granola, because let's face it--that stuff is expensive at the store! You can use any combination of your favorite nuts, seeds and dried fruit, but these are my favorites.
Submitted by COACH_NICOLE
Carbs: 37.6g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 221.3
Very Good 4.8/5
(5 ratings)
This is a fast, easy and delicious way to get in fresh raw broccoli. I adapted the recipe from the Whole Foods Broccoli Crunch Salad. The ingredients are simple and relatively inexpensive but they charge $8.49 a pound for it....much cheaper to make at home....and fresher.
Submitted by CLAUDIA1896
Carbs: 14.7g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 162.3


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Houston Brazil, 78, of Hot Springs, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 4. Oldest of eight children, he was born January 21, 1933 in Saline County. Mr. Brazil was an entrepreneur; having owned Brazil Auto Repair on Hwy 5 in Benton and multiple other businesses in Saline County. He was also a Lieutenant for the Benton Police Department. Mr. Brazil was a Christian, a Mason and a Shriner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lilburn and Recie Cochran Brazil; four siblings, Carolyn Bailey, Floyd Brazil, Beverly Coker and Jean Dumond and a grandson, David McGee.
Betty Bailey, 62, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, August 4. She was born December 7, 1948 in El Dorado, to the late William Archie and Bertha Mae Gorum. Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Glen and Micky Carman; four daughters, Tonya Wells, Donna Deering, Lesa Chambers and Jan Mays; two brothers, Robert and Larry Gorum; sister, Linda Paxton; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 8 at Traskwood Cemetery. Rev. Brady Lane will be officiating.
Online guest book: at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
 Richard Dale Bryant, 60, of Benton died Saturday August 6, at his home. He was born July 23, 1951 in Benton. Richard worked for the Saline County Road Dept. and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Johnnie Bryant, Benton; sister, Mary Edmonson, Camden; five nephews and four nieces.
Memorial services will be 6 p.m., Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with visitation after the service.
Cremation services are by Ashby Funeral Home.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com
Virgil (Bud) O. Shelton, 73, of Benton, passed away Friday, August 5. He was born June 26, 1938 in Benton, to the late Virgil Henry and Nellie Marie Shelton.Â
He retired from Alcoa and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Shelton was a U.S. Marine serving in the Korean War and the Bay of Pigs.The following newspaper account described the latter experience:Â
Miryah Jo Rowland, 17, of Benton passed on Thursday, August 4. Miryah was born August 13, 1993 in Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her father Scott Rowland and grandfather Travis Rowland.
    Survivors include her mother Jennifer Bradley, grandmothers Cathy Eichler and Janet Stamper; her great-grandparents Regina Duckett and J.E. and Clarice Fields, also by her devoted boyfriend and companion Kris Zumwalt, great aunt Trudy Sher, and along with a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Max Theodore Linz resident of Bryant, died Saturday August 6, at Saline Memorial Emergency Room at the age of 81. Max was born May 8 1930 in North Little Rock, parents Clarence Linz and Bessie Griebel. December 24, 1949 he was married to Flora Patrick of Bauxite. He served 48 years with the Union Pacific Railway. He enjoyed tending the yard, flowers and pool and always put the needs of his children and grandchildren first. Private devoted taxi driver he would always chauffer grandchildren to school, dance, gymnastics or band.
John Darrell Fee, 60 of Little Rock, died Saturday, August 6, at St. Vincent's Arkansas Hospice. He was born on April 14, 1951 in Lawton, Oklahoma to his parent's Lawrence Alfred Fee and Ruby Lee Hayes. John was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam receiving two Purple Hearts, the Silver Star, the Combat Infantry badge, received the Peace Medal from the Republic of Vietnam and was a member of the 173rd Airborne. In addition, he enjoyed fishing, camping and riding motorcycles and was of the Catholic Faith.
Alice Mildred Reid, 82, of Benton, passed away Sunday August 7, in Booneville. She was born November 5, 1928 in Magazine, to Roy Guy and Sara Edith (Forkum) McGhee.
She was a retired pharmacy clerk at Westside Pharmacy in Benton and a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Magazine.
She is preceded in death by a infant son Richard Allen Reid.
She is survived by one daughter, Alicia Lynn Reid of Janesville, Wisconsin and one son Kenneth Blake Reid of Bee Branch.
Marlyn K. Dodge, 85, of Benton, passed away August 2.  She was born January 23, 1926 in Cambridge, Wisconsin to the late John and Betsy Kaare. Marlyn was a volunteer for CJCOHN and Saline Memorial Hospice. She was a member of the TOPS group in Benton and attended Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in North Little Rock. Marlyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jay Dodge and brother Elvin Kaare.
Survivors, son, John Dodge, daughter, Patty Gordon and husband, Doug of Massachusetts.
Richard  Swenson, 78, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, August 3, at Ridgewood Nursing Home. He was born on October 20, 1932 in Rockford, IL to the late Harold and Stella Swenson. Mr. Swenson was a parts manager for a motorcycle dealership.Â
Survivors include his wife, Lois Swenson of Benton, one son, Brian Swenson and wife Sonya of Benton, two daughters, Joyce Ogden of Berryville and Rita Pierce of Malvern, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Cremation arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).


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Bloomberg - NIH Stimulus Money Adds Jobs and Research After Funding Lag
The U.S. National Institutes of Health has created or saved 50,000 jobs with its $10 billion in federal stimulus funds, boosting medical research and returning $2.25 on the dollar in goods and services, the agency's director Francis Collins said.
Collins, appointed by President Barack Obama in August, said the Bethesda, Maryland-based organization aims to accelerate drug development, promote research on rare, neglected diseases and cut health-care costs.
The NIH is aiming to prove that science is an important investment in the economy's recovery as budgeting decisions are being made for the 2011 fiscal year, Collins said. The 50,000 jobs the agency created in the first year with stimulus money "are high-paying, quality jobs that are employing people with considerable skills that we'd hate to see migrating overseas." [12/31/09]
The Press Democrat (California) - New program will bring 400 jobs to Sonoma County residents
Hundreds of low-income Sonoma County residents will get jobs this year with the federal government paying their wages through September.
The subsidized employment program is funded by the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which passed in February and was meant to right a staggering national economy.
The nine-month program is expected to place about 400 people -- many of them welfare recipients -- in prevailing wage jobs at non-profit organizations, public agencies and private companies.
The county's human resources department is administering the $5.4 million program, which officially starts Monday. It awarded Goodwill Industries the $600,000 contract to run the program's day-to-day operations, including matching people to jobs. The remaining $4.7 million be spent on wages and payroll taxes… [1/1/10]
The Durham News (North Carolina) - City cashes in on stimulus money
The City of Durham raked in close to $13.7 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009, according to the City Manager's office.
So far, the city has spent $2.5 million of its 'stimulus' receipts, providing for 270 jobs retained, filled or created including the summer youth work program.
The Public Works Department was the most stimulated city agency, getting $6.9 million (numbers are rounded) for tasks…The City Manager's office got $2.2 million for energy-saving measures. Workforce Development received $1.3 million worth of stimulation for training and wages. Community Development took in another $1.3 million for housing rehabilitation and preventing homelessness. The Police Department got $1.5 million, including a $724,497 competitive grant from the U.S. Justice Department. [1/1/10]
Herald Times Reporter (Wisconsin) - Stimulus projects start at Manitowoc schools
The Manitowoc School District has implemented several initiatives using the federal stimulus money it was awarded earlier this year.
More than $2 million in grants were earmarked to fund Title 1 initiatives and programs supporting the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Marcia Flaherty, the district's director of elementary and secondary education, said the more than $700,000 in Title I grants went to fund after-school tutoring programs, mostly in reading but also in math.
The money is paying 23 employees, she said, mostly teachers and aides working at before- and after-school programs. [1/4/10]
Other Headlines:
- Contra Costa Times (California) - Stimulus money pouring into Bay Area
- The News Star (Louisiana) - Federal stimulus money to fund 14 road projects
- KOCO ABC-5 (Oklahoma) - OKC Police To Target Truancy
- KMTV CBS-3 (Nebraska) - Neb schools get stimulus money for technology


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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Digital Collections
Congressional B __ :d, p. 9710-
July 301 ~968
Mr. President:
when was it that Robert Francis Kennedy died'l On what day and
in what month'l Was it in the morning, afternoon, or night'l Is it that
grief grows over so quickly that we cannot remember c~ear~ Or is it that
horror piled upon horror b~ocks the remembrance of horror'l
If we would record the facts of his passing on this day of eulogy,
it is to the chronicle of these depressing times that we are compelled to turn.
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Robert Francis Kennedy died on Thursday, June 6,· 1968, at 1:44 a.m.
in Loa Angeles.
The memory of the moment may falter, but not the_ remembrance of
the man. In time's passing, moreover, it will be seen, with growing clarity,
what Robert F. Kennedy was and why he was.
I speak now not of his family, CCI his wife and his children.
Theirs is the clarity of understanding which emerges from the depths of
great personal grief. They know what Robert F. Kennedy was and why. A
son in a far-off continent looking for a hand that is not there knows what
his father was and why.
Nor do I speak of those of us who were colleagues, associates
and friends. We, too, can feel what Robert F. Kennedy was and why. In the
Senate, we can sense it most, perhaps, in the disqUiet in the nation, in
this disquiet which responds to no patent remedy, in this disquiet for which
he sought personal involvement as a source of remedy.
Rather I speak of the people, the people in the streets of America
who once .touched his hand. I speak of the people who touched the touch as
it was carried f'rom hand. to hand. That touch reveals all that Robert Francis
Kennedy was to the nation and why. It reaches to alJ. that is yet to be and
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will be before there comes again in the nation a freedom from the shrouded
fears of these times.
People will remember Robert Francis Kennedy when the children in
this land play together and grow together and then work ,and live together
in a new national unity forged of an equal decency and dignity for all.
People will remember Robert Francia Kennedy when there is an
end of Viet Nams, when nations at last put aside the ancient hates and
sufi'ocati.ng hostilities in a new dedication to the building of a more
rational and responsible world order.
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 44, Folder 45, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
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White Paper - Freshwater Gravel Mining and Dredging Issues
Habitat - Guidelines
Date Published: April 04, 2002
Number of Pages: 130
Author(s): G. Mathias Kondolf, Matt Smeltzer, Lisa Kimball, Center for Environmental Design Research
DESCRIPTION:The state-of-the-knowledge white paper on this subject was completed December 2001. Issues addressed in the white paper include hydrologic and ecological effects of in-channel bar scalping, risks and avulsions associated with floodplain pits, freshwater dredging, instream sediment sumps and gravel pits, gravel removal.
Sediment is mechanically removed from river channels in Washington State for a variety of reasons: to improve navigation, agricultural drainage, flood control, channel stability, and production of construction aggregate. In this white paper, we review the scientific information regarding the effects of these activities.
Extraction of sand and gravel for construction aggregate is the largest mining industry in most states – not only in volume but also in value. As the environmental impacts of aggregate extraction from river channels become increasingly well understood, the practice has received increased scrutiny, especially in salmon-bearing rivers and streams. For Washington State, the supply of sand and gravel from various sources by geologic province, and environmental impacts of extraction from channels and floodplains have been summarized in excellent reviews by Dunne et al. (1981), Bates (1992), Collins (1995), and Norman et al. (1998). The purpose of this report is to build upon existing literature for Washington and elsewhere to summarize current scientific information regarding the environmental effects of mining gravel and sand for construction aggregation from rivers and streams, along with the effects of other freshwater dredging. The emphasis is on effects on salmonids in their various freshwater-based life stages, to provide a scientific basis for future development of guidelines that will be protective of the resource.
This document does not make policy recommendations, but summarizes the scientific literature and unpublished research on gravel mining effects in Washington state and elsewhere. It also draws upon discussions with resource managers, site visits, and analysis of historical aerial photographs and maps of selected sites. There is relatively little literature on this subject in international, peer-reviewed journals, though the body of work expands once agency technical reports and similar "gray" sources are included. As an efficient, easily read and comprehended format for presenting the literature review, we prepared a table summarizing our literature review (Appendix A), which complements the topical-based review in the text. The purpose of this white paper is to summarize the scientific information that will serve as the basis for future guidance documents.
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As the hotly contested U.S. presidential election drew to a close, Democrats appeared poised to keep control of the Senate while Republicans maintained their hold on the House of Representatives.
With Barack Obama seeing off a stiff challenge from Republican contender Mitt Romney just before midnight on Election Day, Republicans appeared to falter in their bid to seize control of both chambers of Congress — even as the GOP widened its majority in the House.
Early projections saw Democrats holding at least 50 seats in the Senate, with a few seats still remaining where results had not yet been ratified. The GOP was expected to win about 240 seats, upping its majority by about 10-15 seats.
Key races in Massachusetts, Indiana and Ohio, among others, had escaped the reach of Republicans — all but dashing their hopes to capture control of the Senate.
In one of the cycle's most closely-watched races, Democratic U.S. Rep Joe Donnelly in Indiana topped Tea Party backed Republican Richard Mourdock, NBC News projected.
The Hoosier State seat is being vacated by Republican Dick Lugar, a six-term senator and GOP heavyweight. The race was seen as pivotal to the Republicans' chances of taking control of the Senate. Several weeks ago, the contest was roiled by a comment about rape and pregnancy made by Mourdock, which may have cost him crucial support.
Meanwhile, voters in Virginia ultimately chose Democrat Tim Kaine over Republican George Allen, who held the seat before being ousted in 2006. The two former governors sparred in the election cycle's most prized political trophies.
In Massachusetts, Democrat Elizabeth Warren — a close Obama ally — was projected the winner against incumbent Republican Scott Brown. Two years ago, Brown shocked the political establishment by narrowly winning the seat once held by Ted Kennedy, scion of America's reigning political dynasties and the so-called "liberal lion of the Senate." A ballot issue legalizing the use of medical marijuana also passed muster with the voters.
In Connecticut, a deep blue state Democrats were seen winning handily, U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy was the projected the winner over Linda McMahon, the wealthy pro-wrestling executive, in a Senate seat being vacated by Independent Joe Lieberman. McMahon first rose to prominence two years ago when she spent millions to claim a seat from Democrat Chris Dodd. Ultimately, Democrat Richard Blumenthal won the election.
Independent candidate Bernie Sanders was the projected winner in Vermont, a state where President Barack Obama was projected as winner. Republican challenger Mitt Romney was projected as the winner of Indiana's 11 electoral college votes.
In Maine, independent Angus King was projected the winner of a seat being vacated by Republican Senator Olympia Snowe. The former governor defeated Republican Charlie Summers and Democrat Cynthia Dill.
Michigan Democrat Debbie Stabenow was projected to have prevailed over her challenger, former Republican Pete Hoekstra. The state's 16 electoral college votes were awarded to Barack Obama, NBC News projected.
Nebraska was seen as a pick-up for the GOP, with Republican Deb Fischer prevailing over former Democratic senator and governor Bob Kerrey, who until recently was president of the New School University in New York City.
In Minnesota — a hive of battleground activity at the presidential level — incumbent Democrat Amy Klobuchar was seen the winner of a contest that pitted her against Republican Kurt Bills. Elsewhere, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was the projected winner over Republican Wendy Long, holding the seat once held by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
The reign of Texas Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison was poised to end with the election of fellow GOPer Ted Cruz, who was the projected winner in a contest against Democrat Paul Sadler.
In Missouri, Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill was reelected over Republican Rep. Todd Akin, in a race that was seen as a solid chance of a GOP pick-up earlier this year. The GOP contender severely damaged his candidacy in August when he said women's bodies have ways of avoiding pregnancy in "legitimate rape."
Elsewhere, Ohio's incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown was the projected winner against young upstart Republican Josh Mandel. In battleground Pennsylvania, Democrat Senator Bob Casey managed to fend off a challenge from businessman Tom Smith, who invested more than $17 million of his own money. The state's 20 electoral votes will be awarded to Obama, NBC News projected.
In some of the more widely watched governor's races, Indiana Republican Mike Pence beat Democrat John Gregg; North Carolina elected Republican Pat McCrory beat Democrat Walter Dalton; while West Virginia voted in Democratic contender Earl Ray Tomblin over his Republican challenger, Bill Maloney. In Missouri, Democrat Jay Nixon was projected to beat Dave Spence, a Republican.
The Democratic incumbents in California and Washington, Dianne Feinstein and Maria Cantwell, beat back challenges from Republican insurgents. In Hawaii, also considered a reliably Democratic seat, Mazie Hirono was projected to beat GOP candidate Linda Lingle.
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