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So much to see and sketch and taste at Donna Bella!
Walking the path beside the beach.
It was a pretty day!
We passed a mermaid on the way there. Since Jane`s art often includes mermaids, we needed to stop for a photo, of course.
What`s in our bags, you ask? We found the art store and it was open! It is no Plaza Art but we found some good pens.
Added color to more sketches.
Not as dramatic as some days, but still a beautiful sunset!

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Fall Festival The Akersville fall festival will be held October 18 and 19, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 3431 South Valley Road, Crystal Spring. Fifty spaces of crafters and vendors, good food, cost of food by donation, ice cream, antique cars and tractors, kids activities, raffles, live music and so much more. Come join in for a fun-filled family friendly day. From Route 30 take 915 south 2.5 miles; from I70 take Crystal Spring Exit 151, to 915 north 3.5 miles.
Open Stage Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Co. will hold an open stage August 25. An open stage and chicken barbecue will also be held September 22.
NASCAR Trip A NASCAR Sprint Cup race bus trip is planned for October 7 to Dover International Speedway. Cost is $140 per person and includes race ticket and transportation. For more information contact Phil and Alice Miller at 717-377-2944. Sponsored by Shade Gap Fire Co.
Cruise-In For A Cause Cruise-In For A Cause will be held September 15 (rain or shine) at Thomas All Things Automotive, 21518 Great Cove Road, McConnellsburg, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event is being held to benefit Sandy Mellott of Needmore and Darryl Kipe who are battling cancer. A $10 donation is being accepted per registered vehicle with all donations going directly to Sandy and Darryl. Any year or type of cars, trucks or motorcycles are welcome. The first 50 registered vehicles will receive a thank-you gift bag. Food will be available for purchase by Hustontown Fire Co. Bake sale items will also be available. No alcoholic beverages. Not responsible for accidents. For more information call Kevin and Kim Mowen at 717-485-5492.
Cruisin Over Cancer As a part of Cruise-In For A Cause, those who have been affected by cancer will be recognized. Come plant a flower flag in the Cruisin Over Cancer garden in honor or memory of loved ones. All registered will be announced the day of the cruise-in. Cruise-In For A Cause will be held September 15 at Thomas All Things Automotive.
Needmore Parade Needmore firemen's parade and ice cream social will be held September 8. Parade lineup will be at 5 p.m. and parade at 7 p.m.
Fulton Fatherhood Join Fulton Fatherhood August 31 at Saunderosa Camp playground for a dual cornhole event for both Fatherhood and Fatherhood and Teens. The fun starts at 6 p.m. Lights refreshments will be served.
Gun Bash Everett and Breezewood Fire Cos. will hold a gun bash August 25 at the Breezewood Firehall. Free food and refreshments from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. No takeouts. Bring lawn chairs and tents. Outside lighting provided. No one under the age of 18 is permitted. Ticket admits one for a donation of $10. Must have ticket to attend drawing. Doors open at 4 p.m.; drawing starts at 5 p.m. Need not be present to win.
Free Lunch Lunch will be served every first Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at McConnellsburg United Methodist Faith and Life Center, across from the courthouse. Parking available behind the church. Soup, sandwiches, salad bar, potato bar and dessert bar are served. Dine-in or carryouts with donations accepted.
Legion Picnic The American Legion picnic will be held August 26 at the picnic grounds. Tickets on sale at the Post.
Meals Available Once a month volunteers pack up boxes of food to be given to anyone in need in the Waterfall area. Pickup is at Center United Methodist Church community building on Doran Road, Waterfall. More information may be obtained by calling 814-685-3780. Calls will be kept strictly confidential.
Food Sale Whips Cove Church Missions will hold a soup, jelly, pickle and bake sale Thursday, September 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, September 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, September 8, from 8 a.m. to noon. Available soups will be chicken corn, vegetable, bean and chili along with many types of jellies and pickles. Lunch stand will be available each day. The church is located at 5044 Moss Road, Warfordsburg. All proceeds benefit missions of the church. For more information call 717-294-3108.
Turkey Dinners Breezewood Volunteer Fire Co. will hold turkey dinners September 9, October 14 and November 11, at 11 a.m. until sold out. Meals will be available to eat in or to take out. Mark calendars for trunk-or-treat October 27. Proceeds benefit Breezewood Volunteer Fire Co.
Chicken BBQ Needmore Fire Co. will hold a chicken barbecue at the firehall Sunday, August 26.
Free Meal A free meal will be served the second Tuesday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 220 North Third Street. Please join in for good fellowship.
Ice Cream Festival Fairview United Methodist Church will hold an ice cream festival September 15. The church is located four miles north of Hustontown on North Hess Road. Homemade ice cream, soups, sandwiches, french fries and desserts will be for sale. Festivals begin at 4 p.m.
Kuhn/Clevenger/Kendle Reunion The Kuhn-Clevenger- Kendle reunion will be held Sunday, August 26, at 1 p.m. Note new location is Mercersburg Mennonite Church at 10060 Buchanan Trail West, Mercersburg. Please bring place settings, utensils and drinks for family and two dishes, hot or cold, to share. Don't forget something for the auction. Any questions call Lori Group at 717-372-2655
Hendershot Reunion The annual Hendershot reunion will be held Sunday, August 26, at Buck Valley Park. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
MHS Class of 1978 Reunion McConnellsburg High School Class of 1978 will hold its 40th reunion October 20, at Great Cove Golf Course dining room. Contact Paul Johnston at 717-816-5442 for details and reservations.
Autism Support Group Autism support group meets the last Tuesday of the month quarterly at 6 p.m. Call Lauren Everetts 717-485-6107 for details.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday morning at 11 a.m. (even holidays), at Fulton County Medical Center Community Health and Wellness building located at 294 Lincoln Way West and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the basement of McConnellsburg alumni building, 301 East Maple Street. Both are open meetings and anyone can attend.
Nutrition Class Fulton County nutrition awareness classes are held at Warfordsburg Senior Center on the third Monday of every month from 10: 30 a. m. to noon. When the third Monday is a holiday, the class is held the fourth Monday. To register or sign up for lunch call 717- 294- 6020.
Memory Loss Suppor t Group A memory loss support group meets the third Tuesday monthly, at 6 p. m., in the Pearl Room at Fulton County Medical Center. Please use the south entrance. For more information call 717- 485- 6108.
Narcotics Anonymous Meets two times per week in Mc- Connellsburg. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Members share their successes and challenges in overcoming active addiction and living drug- free, productive lives through the application of the principles contained within the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of NA (patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous.) Anyone is welcome no matter what is used or how big the desire to stop using is. Sundays at 7 p. m. in Fulton County Medical Center Wellness Center, 294 Lincoln Way West (old Dollar General); Thursdays at 7 p. m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 228 North Second Street, McConnellsburg (down the outside stairs). Any questions call 814- 448- 3297.
Intr oduction To Home Food Preservation An introduction to home food preservation workshop will be held Thursday,
August 30, from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m., at Fulton County Community
Health and Wellness Center, 294 Lincoln Way West, Mc- Connellsburg. Introduction to preserving will explain the scientific reasoning behind today's methods for home food preservation and the basics of using a pressure canner. Cost is $15. To register call 1- 877- 345- 0691 or register online at extension. psu.edu/ introduction- to -preserving- workshop. For more information call 814- 414- 0583 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Hunter Trapper Course A Pennsylvania Game Commission
Hunter Trapper Education Training Class will be held Saturday, September 15, at the DCNR District Forestry Building located north of McConnellsburg off Route 522. The class will begin at 8 a. m. sharp, so students need to arrive by 7: 45 a. m. to receive class materials. Students must bring a packed lunch as no lunch is provided. Class will conclude at approximately
3 p. m., and parents need not remain with the students.
Students must be at least 11 years old to attend and register at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/122608. For information only contact John K Johnston at 717-485-5390
Bulky Item Day Notice to Ayr and Todd Township and Mc- Connellsburg Borough residents: Fall bulky item day will be held Saturday, September 15, from 7 a. m. to noon, at the Ayr and Todd Township buildings. McConnellsburg Borough residents' bulky items will be picked up on Friday, September 14. Please place items at the curb the night before. A detailed list of acceptable items will be advertised in the "News."
Master Gardener Class A new Master Gardener class is being formed for interested citizens of Fulton County. Class - es will begin in October and consist of 40+ hours of training. An information session will be held Thursday, August 23, at 10 a. m., at the Victory Garden behind the McConnellsburg fire department. Contact Lisa Truax at Fulton County Extension Office at 717- 394- 6851 or at email@example.com.
Chamber Events Once again, Fulton County Chamber will host vendors at the Fulton County alumni building for the Fulton
Fall Folk Festival. Any vendor looking for a venue for the third weekend in October, consider the event. Contact Kathy Gable at 717- 485- 4064 for more info. Deadline for registration is September 21, 2018.
FFFF Chamber Directory Once again, the Fulton County Chamber is putting together a directory for the Fulton Fall Folk Festival. Last year, 7,500 copies were printed. It is a great way to let the public know what you have planned for the Fulton Fall Folk Festival and a great way to get advertisement for a business. Consider advertising in the directory. Contact Kathy Gable at 717- 485- 4064 for more info. Orders must be in by August 31, 2018.
Scouts Accepting Members Troop 43, chartered by the United Presbyterian Church of McConnellsburg, is accepting boys ages 11- 17. Meetings are held in the education building of the UPC Fridays from 6: 30 p. m. to 8 p. m. For more information contact Scoutmaster Brad Dickerson at 717- 485- 5328 or 717- 830- 5426. Pack 43, chartered also by the UPC, is accepting boys ages 7- 11. Meetings are also held in the education building of UPC Mondays from 6: 30 p. m. to 7: 30 p. m. For more information call Ron Grove at 717- 485- 5160 or 717- 404- 9250.
Church Anniversary Cherry Grove Church of God, 7590 Cherry Grove Church Road, Three Springs, will celebrate its 125th anniversary Sunday, August 26, with a commemorative worship service at 10: 30 a. m., featuring special music, door prizes and a picnic after the service. All are welcome.
Homecoming A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to the annual homecoming of Sideling Hill Christian Church, 10424 Sipes Mill Road, Needmore, September 2. Sunday School begins at 9: 30 a. m., followed by worship services with Rev. William Swope at 10: 30 a. m. A covered- dish lunch will be held at noon in the fellowship hall. Afternoon services begin at 1: 30 p. m. with special music by Sideling Hill Creek Singers and speaker will be Rodney Truax, pastor of Berkeley Springs Nazarene Church. The evening service is a hymn sing at 7 p. m.
Ladies Day Retreat A Ladies Day Retreat will be held at Faith and Life Center of the McConnellsburg United Methodist Church Saturday, September 15, from 8: 30 a. m. to 4 p. m. Breakfast and get- acquainted will be rom 8: 30 a. m. to 9 a. m., and worship starting at 9 a. m. Lunch will also be provided.
Come and enjoy three speakers: Joyce Pusey from Texas; Anita Rankin from Lancaster County, and Helen Overly. There will be a registration fee of $10. Contact Reta Chamberlain at 717- 816- 4586 or e -mail at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information. Deadline for registration is September 8.
Revival One Accord community revival will be held Sunday, August 26, at 6 p. m., and Monday thru Friday at 7 p. m., at McConnell Park bandshell. Speaker will be Pastor Rob Mc- Corkle with community churches leading nightly worship. Bring chairs.
Rehobeth Homecoming Rehobeth Cemetery Association's annual homecoming service will be held at Rehobeth United Methodist Church Sunday, September 2, at 2 p. m. There will be an old- fashioned hymn sing led by Rev. Ed James and pianist Hannah Guyer. Memorial gifts by mail are appreciated. Lunch in the pavilion after the service. Meats, bread, desserts, drinks and utensils are furnished. A covered dish would also be appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Send gifts to Helen Layton, 1792 Layton Road, Warfordsburg, PA 17267.
Revival Walnut Grove Church of God in Maddensville will hold revival at the fellowship building August 26- 29. There will be free food and ice cream each evening from 6 p. m. to 6: 45 p. m. Services begin at 7 p. m. with special speakers and music. Bring lawn chairs. All are welcome.
Garden Club Meeting North End Garden Club will meet August 28 at the library at 11 a. m.
Friends Of Meadow Grounds Meeting The Friends of Meadow Grounds Lake now meets irregularly so please visit http://meadowgroundsfriends.org and click on the Update tab at the far right top for the next meeting date, time and location. Come support this worthy cause and find out the latest developments.


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PotashCorp Playland to get rebrand at no cost to city
The upcoming merger of PotashCorp of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. won't have affect how one of Saskatoon's best-known playgrounds is funded, but it may result in PotashCorp Playland getting a new name.
At a committee meeting on Monday, Saskatoon city councillors heard the merger of the two resource giants will result in the formation a company known as Nutrien. The transaction between is expected to be finalized in the third quarter of 2017.
PotashCorp obtained the naming rights to the playground at Kinsmen Park after contributing $7.5 million to the construction and development of the park.
Once the merger between the two companies is complete, city staff will work with Nutrien to rebrand the park, but at no cost to the city. Randy Grauer, the city's general manager of community services, said costs to redo and replace signage will be covered by the company.
Calling it one of the "finest places in Canada" for children, he said the park has been a "great success."
Grauer said any brand changes to tickets or promotional material offered by the City of Saskatoon will be printed with the park's new name as part of regular marketing and communication expenses.
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The Mirror Sisters Series
Book Three
V.C. Andrews
- Number: B071CJZZB9
- Release: October 31, 2017
- Author: V.C. Andrews
- Availability: E-Book
- Genre: Romance
- Tags: New Adult & College
- Publisher: Pocket Books
I have been a lover of V.C. Andrews' books for a long time but I was rather disappointed in this one. I felt that making this a trilogy may have been too much. It was like a lot of filler to make the third book. In my opinion it should have just been two books. Just a lot of repetition, not much new. To me, this wasn't a good believable V.C. Andrews' book. The books being written by a ghost writer now that V.C. Andrews is deceased are not the quality that we had when she was alive and shortly thereafter. Perhaps it's time to lay V.C. Andrews' great writing and name to rest and let the ghost writer continue under their own name. I felt let down. I want to remember and re-read the good books not this unsatisfying and disappointing writing. There is nothing there any more and it's sad since V.C. Andrews was one of a kind. Perhaps SHATTERED MEMORIES is a good title. The memories of V.C. Andrews is being Shattered! I had a hard time even finishing the book since it just was such a disappointment. I wanted the excitement, the suspense, the happy and sad time of the realistic writings of Ms. Andrews. There just wasn't that warm feeling that came from her other books. I do believe it could have been but the books being written by the ghost writer are to me, just filler and that is too bad. If the ghost writer continues to write under V.C. Andrews, bring on the new and exciting!
I received a copy of this book from Night Owl Reviews and voluntarily decided to review it.
I would give this book 2.5 STARS.


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Re: Corporate Challenge
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Jun 6 2011 12:58PM
Hey Gang,
As most of you know: this week I hosted a Foosball event for the Corporate Challenge. I just wanted to take a minute to toot my own horn here and to recognize those that helped make this happen.
In a tournament of more than five hundred and fifty participants I saw maybe twenty players with any tournament experience. This doesn't speak to the level of play we saw, but it does preface the type of environment that was created. Each team consisted of between four and six players. All teams had captains, some had coaches. It seems like they all brought cheer sections. Each team had to field one man and woman for each match. That means half of those five hundred and fifty participants, in a male dominated sport, were female. They were good!
We had three different types of tables at this tournament. One was a home table from a local supplier with a one man goalie. The others were Tornado and Fireball tournament tables. The general consensus was that the Fireball and Tornado's played great and the other brand a little less so, but the only complaints I had were from players who had some tournament experience. Everyone else was too busy having fun with their team mates to complain. We didn't get any complaints about balls, leveling, or lighting (we had no table lights). A good number of players commented to me about how fun this thing was and that Foosball HAS to come back next year. This tournament was an absolute pleasure to direct and I'm really looking forward to bigger and better things next year.
I think we, as tournament players, need to learn from this going forward. We don't need to wonder why people don't like our game as much as they used to. They do. If there's anything I've learned from this whole thing it's that Foosball isn't a niche sport like we assume it to be. There are thousands of Foosers out there. In the age of technology and instant gratification: we just need to take the onus on ourselves to make Foosball attractive enough to get their butts to our tournaments again.
The Corporate Challenge sent an event photographer to catch some of what was going on, and though the pictures were amazing they don't tell the whole story. Unfortunately there aren't many pictures of the crowd that formed around the table during the final match of the tournament and I can't explain to you how loudly the hundreds of fans watching from the stands cheered for their respective teams, especially during the medal presentations. Nor can I measure, adequately, how much fun each team had while playing foosball, even though the majority of them had never played competitive Foosball in their lifetime. Luckily, my lack of adequate verbiage doesn't translate directly to the memories shared by all involved. To title this event as a complete success would be understating the obvious.
With that, I'd like to thank the players for proving to all of us that Foosball is still, very much, loved by the general public, even if they don't play at a tournament level.
I'd also like to thank my crew, for which this tournament wouldn't have happened without.
Dan – Dan was the go-to-guy for volunteer coordination and teardown. He was there for everything and definitely made this thing work. Helped with any table maintenance that needed doing. Bouncer. I couldn't ask for a more reliable number two.
Simon – Chauffer and staff supervisor. He supervised as he and Christian left the rest of us to build tables while they went to go have beers. But his driving skills are unmatched and we wouldn't have had any tables to play on without him helping us get them there.
Hazel – Friday rolled around and she was the only one at the mall with me until 4pm. Helped me move all 20 tables to where they needed to be. Thanks for being there.
Chris M – A buddy of mine and has absolutely no interest in Foosball, but he's still willing to help make things work, out of friendship. It was great to have you down there, thanks!
Tammy – Tammy was our Corporate Challenge rep. She stayed through the whole event making sure our first year went smoothly. She trained the volunteers, she made sure I made games run on time and just generally kept my head on straight with 550 people running around. Thanks for everything Tammy!
Chad – Psychiatrist and logistics guy. When it didn't look like we were going to meet our deadline for setup – he stepped up and made sure things got going. He did a lot for teardown.
Ben – Helped load/unload tables on Thursday and built his very own Pathmark (with Nikki's help) everyone copied his design and that helped get things going.
Nikki – See above, very inspirational table builder!
Garret – Was a machine on set-up day. He stayed nearly as late as I did. Whatever needed doing, he was there.
Roger – Brought good tools and a great attitude, always a pleasure having you around Rog!
Mike J – Helped on Thursday, great guy to have around, great guy to play Foos with.
Ray – Helped build and setup tables on Thursday, thanks for your time man.
Tobin – Helped load and unload tables on Thursday, thanks!
Christian – Helped unload tables on Thursday.
Christian, Garry, and Will – Thanks for coming down to talk to people during the course of the tournament, it was good to have a league presence there, even if it's just to regain some interest in the sport.
Thanks to all of our 40 volunteers. Sorry if I forgot anyone, I had a lot on my plate and it took a lot of man hours to make this thing float, couldn't have done it without any of you.
Some pictures of the event can be found here:
Reply #1
Jun 6 2011 1:06PM
I was just going to log in and write a thank you to you and everyone who helped with this, the corporate challenge was great in every aspect. There were so many teams that played so well throughout the whole thing, the atmosphere was amazing, everyone was loving it. Im guessing this tuesday will be very packed full of new players. I know that i got a few emails today at work from people who had never played prior to this that are now hooked on the game!
So thanks again Darcy and gang!
Reply #2
Jun 6 2011 1:15PM
All i can say is FOOOOOSBALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome job Darcy. It turned out better than I could have thought. Seeing some old faces from the past was a blast too....Hopefully people in other areas can take note of how much of a success this was and use it to grow their own player base.
Big thanks to everyone who put in time to get this done. Simon and I couldn't have had those beers without your support
Assistant Staff Supervisor out.
Reply #3
Jun 6 2011 1:44PM
Oh, and Katie.... How could I forget. Possibly the worst Shrink Wrap artist I've ever seen, but a good person to have around and helped alot on tear down.
Reply #4
Jun 6 2011 2:45PM
Hey Darciey she spells her name Katy.
Reply #5
Jun 6 2011 2:51PM
You just got edumacated!
Reply #6
Jun 6 2011 2:53PM
Sorry Chode!
Reply #7
Jun 6 2011 3:21PM
I gotta say it is really impressive Darcy!
The biggest tournament ever run in Western Canada I would guess, by both number of tables and number of participants. Probably had the loudest crowds too, it was amazing.
Great exposure for foosball, hopefully tonight we get at least 10-20 new players from that!
Reply #8
Jun 6 2011 3:30PM
I wish it was tonight =(
S. Edwards
Reply #9
Jun 6 2011 3:43PM
Thanks Darcy, but I was only suppose to be the driver. The supervisor thing was only a temporary position until I found someone to go to the bar with
Darcy, you pulled of a huge event that will hopefully get more people playing foosball on a regular basis. Kudos to you for doing this.
The amount of help you got on Thursday was impressive. It was cool to see foosers, wives, girlfriends and non fooser help with the set up. It took longer than it should have to tear down, pack up and move. I think if you had a couple more people show up on Saturday we could have all been finished a lot sooner. Dan was definitley the MVP in the moving department.
Reply #10
Jun 6 2011 4:38PM
I can only reiterate what is already stated here, but the job that Darcy did was amazing considering the # of players & tables. Kudos to everyone involved.
Being there briefly Friday, unable to be involved with building/teardown was an incredible experience.
Seeing some old faces that I haven't seen for, in some cases 25 years was great.
Doug McCarthy, Jack Chong, Dave Chong, Mike Murphy(25 yrs), Kevin Shepley & others were great, but it also made me realize that through the years we have lost some great players & characters for different reasons, and our sport would be alot different if they were somehow at least occasional players.
More recently I have to think about Shane, Tom, Dale...all great talent that have left for various reasons. Even looking more recently at Roger, Lindsey etc. With the growth that Will & Chad & their team have done in the last 2+ years, having some/all of these players would make us that much stronger.
Once again great job!
Reply #11
Jun 6 2011 4:50PM
Rodger! come back!
S. Edwards
Reply #12
Jun 6 2011 5:24PM
Mike Murphy was at the 2003 cofc
Reply #13
Jun 6 2011 5:46PM
This totally reminded me of when Eric Dunn and I did one too. My sister, Kim was with me for it too then. Soooo cute!! Had totally forgotten all about it. I usually don't like doing these things cause I'm shy at first, but once you get me going, there's usually no shutting me up..as Eric well knows. :p
It was super fun. I forget who it was with/for tho. Eric knows I'm sure..but there were a lot people who were super interested. Definitely a great way to get exposure out there.
Great job everyone!! Takes a team to build a mountain..and a fortress. Keep it up Alberta, you guys rooooooock!!! :)
Reply #14
Jun 6 2011 5:48PM
"Mike Murphy was at the 2003 cofc"
Really? I don't remember him there, but I am getting old with a failing memory!
S. Edwards
Reply #15
Jun 6 2011 6:24PM
Yeah he was there with Doug
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|Big Eagle
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|Waŋbdí Táŋka, Jerome Big Eagle
|Native American leader
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|Eagan, Minnesota
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Big Eagle (Dakota: Waŋbdí Táŋka, c. 1827 – 1906) was the leader of a band of Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux in Minnesota. In 1862 he and his band joined Taoyateduta and took part in a Sioux uprising. He eventually surrendered.
Waŋbdí Táŋka, also known as Jerome Big Eagle, was born in 1827 at Black Dog village, in present-day Eagan, Minnesota. He succeeded his father, Máza Ȟóta (Grey Iron) in 1857. He along with the other chiefs and headmen went to Washington in 1858 on treaty business. In the spring of 1862, Wamditanka, Little Crow and Traveling Hail were candidates for Speaker of the Mdewakanton tribe which Traveling Hail won.Big Eagle lead his band at the second battles of New Ulm and Fort Ridgely and also Birch Coulee and Wood Lake.
The photograph of Big Eagle was taken in Davenport during the summer of 1864.
W. W. Hathaway, then the assistant commissary at Camp Kearney (the Native American Stockade, at Camp McClellen, Davenport) described the circumstances of making the File:"I was also a personal friend of Big Eagle, the chief of the tribe confined in the pen. An amusing incident arose during the summer when I tried to get a photograph of the old chief. There was a mulatto named Jack confined with the Natives and he conspired with me to get the old brave to sit for a picture. Accordingly Big Eagle put on all his finery and paraphernalia and we went down to the studio of a photographer who had opened up his place of business down on the river road at the end of what is still known as "Hog's Back Ridge." Everything went well until we neared the place when Big Eagle began to remove his finery. We asked him what the trouble was and he said he would not pose unless we paid him $15". (Davenport Weekly Democrat, September 28, 1905).
Despite his death sentence, and his tribal importance, President Lincoln pardoned Big Eagle in November 1864 and he was ordered released on December 3. (The History of Carroll County, Illinois... (H. F. Kett & Co., Chicago, n.d.)).
See main article: Dakota War of 1862.
Big Eagle, later known as Jerome Big Eagle, narrated his account of the Dakota War in, "A Sioux Story of the War," Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society 6 (1894):382-400.


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Finding Fabulous Friends
On the friend front, new motherhood seems like freshman orientation ALL over again. On the one hand, there are so many new people to meet. It's exciting. On the other hand, you've got a baby (or two) in tow and that makes it really hard to connect when your attention is divided between say, having an adult conversation...and changing a diaper or heading off a tantrum. Not to mention that sleep deprivation doesn't do much to show off your sparkling personality.
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All Sikti wants is a bridge
A bridge over river Parman has always been a bridge too far for residents of Sikti in northeastern Bihar's Araria district — and a symbol of their anger at the political class.india Updated: Oct 19, 2010 00:21 IST
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A bridge over river Parman has always been a bridge too far for residents of Sikti in northeastern Bihar's Araria district — and a symbol of their anger at the political class.
"Will we ever get that bridge?" said Khekru Mallik of Kankhudia village. "Ending our decades of isolation and helplessness depends on its construction."
Like Mallik, most people in Sikti believe a bridge connecting the flood-ravaged Kursakanta area with neighbouring Forbesganj would save them from endless misery.
Close to Nepal, Sikti constituency has been severely affected by recurring floods by the Nuna, Bakra and Parman rivers that criss-cross the region. "The surging waters of these rivers, emanating from the Himalayas, cascade downstream, wreaking havoc on several villages in this part of the district," said Suresh Mandal of Birban village, adding that road links are completely snapped during floods.
"As the area is close to the international border, connecting Kursakanta and Forbesganj is essential also from the security point of view," Congress nominee Shagufta Azim told Hindustan Times.
Azim, daughter-in-law of six-time MLA Mohammad Azimuddin, is poised to give a tough fight to BJP candidate Anandi Prasad Yadav who won in the 2000 assembly polls.
JD(U) candidate Murlidhar Mandal had won the seat in the February 2005 polls as an independent. In the October 2005 polls, which were held after no political formation got a clear majority in the February polls, he won as a JD(U) nominee.
Considering the changes in the social equations after delimitation, the ruling coalition decided to leave the seat for the BJP this time around too.
A dejected Mandal is now contesting the election under the banner of the Vanchit Mukti Morcha. Also in the fray is LJP candidate Vijay Kumar Mandal, who represents the Keot community.
"The Kaivarats (as Keots settled in this part of Araria are often called) are crucial for the victory of any candidate," said Kesho Mandal of Bakhri village on the Jokihat-Sikti road.
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Notes on Antique Textiles, Folk Art & Timeless Traditions – Jaina Mishra
Rug repairers in Turkey blessing the textiles with their skills.
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We in The Middle Room are not psychic, nor do we place our trust in those who claim such talents (exempting, of course, the honorable Professor Charles Xavier, Jean Grey, and the late Martian Manhunter). While we do have a time machine at our disposal, it hasn't been working well recently. There are logic problems with arranging to fix such a device last week, so we may hold off.
Still, there come times when we become curious as to what the future may hold. For instance, the other day we were pondering who might be the villain of the next Batman movie. Seeing as The Dark Knight has already made more money than the net worth of several small nations, it seems another sequel is inevitable. While we weren't as thrilled with the film as some, we'd certainly welcome another installment.
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Today was not ordinary as everyday of this trip in Rwanda, although it had so many difficulties, we chose to make an awesome day and we did. Today was the time for starting the business "teaching". Not as I thought teaching is not an easy task, it is challenging but it has so much fun. I would say my highlight for today was interacting with these students. There is so much more than what I expected. Everyday my expectations are always changing. I think the only thing that I would, and should expect, is to be ready for anything. Today was a big start and a very strong start for us. Today is just the beginning of our mini teaching experience, and it is big start of our learning experience. One of the things that kind of made this day more challenging, not difficult, is the fact that it is hard sometimes to differentiate between boys and girls.
One thing that shocked me and kind of made my day was when all the kids came around us saying Hi , How are you and giving us hugs. Sometimes it is really good to feel popular : P, it is was amazing, you kind of get a sense of what super stars and important people go through. Another thing that made my day was the fact that (I am considered to be a white) there is word that these school kinds always say when the see us, which means white.
I would end up my post for Today with this fact, Africa is not that bad after all, to be honest it is amazing. Is this my last trip to Africa, no I did not think so, it is just the beginning 😀
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Q: Which is the best way to invest $250K? And why?
It all depends on your time-frame. If you don't have much time before you need the money, you'll want to invest conservatively. Unfortunately, that likely means that you won't earn much on your money; the 5-year U.S. Treasury is paying just 2.02%.
If you have time to let your money grow before you need it, you could invest in the S&P 500. Historically, over the past 50 years, it has returned 9.7%, including dividends. If history repeats, your money could be worth over $630,000 in ten years and over $1.6 million after 20 years.
Of course that would mean putting all of your money into the stock market; that could be too risky a proposition. You could simply carve off a portion and invest it in bonds.
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If you are somewhat risk averse, you could tweak the "110 minus your age" approach and ratchet it down a bit, perhaps change it to "100 minus your age." So at 30 you would have 70% in stocks.
If you have a reasonable appetite for risk, you could ten tweak the "110 minus your age" approach and ratchet it up somewhat, perhaps change it to "120 minus your age." So at 30 you would have 90% in stocks.
Regardless, every year, or five, or ten — whatever time-frame you choose — you would adjust your portfolio as appropriate. For instance, if as a 30-year old you started with 80% in stocks, you might decrease that to 70% when you turn 40. You could do that by either selling some of the stock portion of your portfolio or buying more of the bonds by adding new money to your investments.
The amount that you are investing is immaterial; the approach is the same. But just to whet your appetite a bit… if you assume a 7% combined, compounded annual growth rate, if you are 40 years old, your $250,000 would be worth $1.4 million when reach your 65th birthday.
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If you are looking at the ability to make money investing in the stock market, the answer is: time.
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Compare that to a $3,000 invest every year for 20 years. After 20 years, that annual investment of $3,000 would be worth $131,000.
By starting early, the person would invested $10,000 would have $150,000 — that's $19,000 more than the person who started 20 years later and invested $60,000.
The earlier you start investing, the better off you'll likely be.
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Q: How risky is it to invest all 401(k)/IRAs into S&P 500 index funds?
Putting all your eggs in one basket — even if that basket is comprised of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the USA — is risky. Recently, the S&P has been performing well, but less than a decade ago, it lost 37% in one year. Could you stomach that kind of decline?
Most people are better off spreading their risk around somewhat. Most financial advisors will suggest a 60/40 or 70/30 portfolio. That is, 60% of you money in the S&P 500 and 40% in U.S. Treasuries or in a corporate bond fund.
That said, Warren Buffett — arguably the greatest investor ever — has indicated that upon his demise, his wife's money will be in a 90/10 portfolio: 90% in an S&P 500 index fund and 10% in short-term treasuries.
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Detroit, Michigan, Top 10 Stays/ Shellie Bailey-Shah
Detroit, Michigan
Best hotels for families who've come to experience the new Detroit
"Imported from Detroit" may be a fun ad slogan for a car company, but it also has renewed interest in the Motor City. Spend the night in the suburbs or in the heart of downtown. No matter where you choose to stay, you'll want to come back and continue to get to know the new Detroit.
34911 VanDyke Ave., Sterling Heights
Centrally located in the Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights, the Wyndam Garden offers families large rooms with an indoor water park. The 32,000-square-foot play area has something for everyone with a zero-entry pool, lazy river, three-story waterslide, two whirlpools, and a poolside bar. The hotel also offers free parking, video arcade, and on-site restaurant. Starts at $89/night; starts at $159/night if you add in water park admission.
45400 Park Ave., Utica
The staff is the biggest plus at the Hyatt Place Utica, which is saying a lot when you look at the other amenities. From your first encounter at the front desk to breakfast the next morning, expect to be treated like visiting royalty. My children were thrilled with the Yoda masks a staff member gave them while waiting for the elevator, and the extra cup of powdered sugar doughnut holes brought out from the back went a long way towards a great day. The rooms at the Hyatt Place are great for families, as well with two double beds and a fold-out double sofa bed. The indoor pool isn't huge, but the pool toys more than made up for it. The hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast each morning with a great variety of hot food, fresh fruits, and vacation junk food. Starts at $123/night.
2 Washington Blvd.
The Crowne Plaza Detroit is in the heart of the city. The hotel offers views of the Detroit skyline and Detroit River with easy access to all downtown has to offer. Unlike many of the hotels in downtown, the Crowne Plaza have a small indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center for guest use. My kids found the restaurant, Top of the Pontch, on the top floor of the hotel to be a highlight with incredible views. The complimentary aromatherapy kit is also a nice extra to calm down overexcited kids. Starts at $164/night.
28555 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield
Springhill Suites Southfield are set up for families with suites that offer a bedroom and living room, as well as a kitchenette area with refrigerator, microwave, and stocked dishes. Most rooms also include a sofa bed for extra sleeping space. The Southfield location puts you close to the heart of family activities, including Greenfield Village and the Detroit Zoo. The indoor pool gives kids and adults alike a place to unwind after a long day of exploration. The hotel's complimentary breakfast is one of the best, offering a great variety of hot and cold items that rotate daily. Starts at $146/night.
1000 Brush St.
Located in the heart of Greektown, The Atheneum offers a variety of suite set-ups with large bathrooms that include whirlpool tubs. Before you get to your room, spend some time exploring. The hotel boasts a striking marble lobby, paintings from Greek mythology, and a variety of statues. While there isn't a pool at this hotel, my kids didn't miss it as we explored the art around the hotel. Be prepared to Google a lot unless you are up on your Greek gods! Starts at $129/night.
KidTripster Tip: You can leave your car in the parking garage and utilize the free hotel shuttle. It runs on demand within a five-mile radius of the Atheneum, which covers much of downtown Detroit.
351 Gratiot Ave.
This downtown hotel offers families a great mix of amenities, including an indoor pool and cribs, along with a location that is perfect for walking to sporting events. The Hilton Garden Inn is just minutes from both Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, and Ford Field, where the Detroit Lions play. On a crazy game day, you'll enjoy not having to look for parking or wait in traffic jams. The hotel is next to some dance clubs, but they're all on one side of the hotel. To minimize your risk of late night noise, ask to be placed on the opposite side of the hotel. Starts at $164/night.
84 East Ferry St.
Take a step back in time with a stay at the Inn on Ferry Street. The Inn is actually made up of four restored, Victorian mansions and two carriage houses. The Inn has all the charm of a bed and breakfast with the modern touches that families need, including televisions, private bathrooms, and wireless internet. Not all rooms can accommodate families, but the ones that can offer extra space and a fun history lesson for the kids. Breakfast is included each morning, and cookies and bottled water are available upon check-in. The Inn is within walking distance of several downtown activities, including the Detroit Institute of Art and the Michigan Science Center. It also offers a free shuttle that travels within a five-mile radius. Starts at $179/night.
525 West Lafayette Blvd.
At the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Downtown Detroit - Fort Shelby, you can see another country! The rooms located on the back side of this historic hotel offer a great view of the Detroit River and Windsor, Canada, which my kids found incredibly exciting. The building itself dates back to 1917, and a recent renovation has taken the lobby and public areas back to the grandeur of that era. The rooms are all two-room suites with a bedroom and large living room with a sofa bed. There's a door between the bedroom and living room, which is great when not everyone goes to bed at the same time. The hotel doesn't have a pool, but the cookies that are handed out upon check-in seem to quiet any calls for swimming. Starts at $229/night.
KidTripster Tip: The Doubletree Suites offers a free, on-demand shuttle that runs to most major destinations in downtown Detroit. Text the front desk 15 minutes before you want to leave the hotel or when you want to head back, and the shuttle will be ready for your family.
1000 River Place Dr.
Roberts Riverwalk Hotel offers families the chance to experience the business side of Detroit in a new way — by spending the night in a renovated factory. The building, located right on the Detroit River, began it's life as a laboratory and research center for a branch of pharmaceutical company Pfizer. It was converted into a hotel in the mid-1970s and has recently been renovated again into a hip boutique hotel. The hotel boasts 12-foot ceilings in most rooms, a wall of windows that look out on the river, and an indoor pool with shooting fountains. The Roberts Riverwalk Hotel also offers easy access to the Detroit Riverwalk. Starts at $139/night.
400 Renaissance Dr.
The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center puts you high in the sky. The hotel itself soars 70 floors with views of the Detroit River, Canada, and the city's skyline. My kids found the windows on the higher floors to be an attraction in themselves, but the hotel also puts you close to downtown attractions. There's no pool, but the fitness room on the 40th floor with views of the city might encourage parents to get in a quick workout. Starts at $215/night.
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Former journalist Jamie Farber lives in West Michigan with her husband and three sons, ages 2, 8, and 11. Her English degree has somehow led her to a career planning Disney vacations with Mickey Travels. In her spare time, she enjoys planning her family's many trips around the U.S. and the Caribbean.
This writer received some complimentary stays for the purpose of this review. However, all opinions expressed are solely her own.