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SBU’s Zhu uses math to fulfill her mother’s wish
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By Daniel Dunaief
Wei Zhu’s long personal and professional journey began in China. Devoted to her mother, Shenzhen Du, Zhu watched her hero fight through a long illness with chronic kidney disease. Shortly before she died, her mother woke from a coma and suggested that her daughter become a doctor, like the people who were helping her in the hospital.
Driven to fulfill her mother’s request, Zhu attended college where, despite aspirations to become a writer like Charles Dickens or Charlotte Bronte, she studied math. She found the subject challenging but stuck with it. “Math was absolutely hard work,” she recalled. “We had to devote longer time to our study than many other majors. It all paid off in my case.”
Indeed, after she completed a one-year graduate program in math, she and her husband, Yeming Ma, came to the United States, where she used her experience in math to explore ways to understand how statistics can provide a perspective on everything from drug dosage to global warming to the causes of cancer.
“You can use math to improve people’s health,” said Zhu, who is now the deputy chair and professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics & Statistics at Stony Brook University.
At the beginning of the year, Yusuf Hannun, the director of the Stony Brook Cancer Center, emailed Zhu to ask her to pitch in to help understand a major question about cancer. In the prestigious journal Science, several researchers had concluded that the “bad luck” hypothesis suggested cancer was something that was written in a person’s genes. This scientific conclusion was akin to suggesting that a character’s fate in a play may have been written in the stars.
Hannun, Song Wu, an assistant professor in her department, Scott Powers, a professor in the Department of Pathology and Zhu came to a different conclusion, which they published in the equally prestigious magazine Nature.
Putting the data and the theory together, the group suggested that lifestyle choices and environmental exposure were also instrumental in this disease. The argument is the equivalent of nature versus nurture for a deadly disease.
“We were able to quantify what we observed,” Zhu said. For most cancers, the group concluded, the majority of the risk was due to lifestyle and environmental factors other than pure intrinsic genetic mutations. The disease debate, scientists recognize, doesn’t end there.
“The entire cancer research community still has a long way to go in order to perfectly understand the causes, prevention and treatments for each cancer, for each individual,” Zhu explained.
Hannun suggested that the direction cancer research is going requires advanced expertise in several areas of applied mathematics, physics and related disciplines. These are now needed for working with large data sets, for modeling pathways and events and for generating new hypotheses and organizing principles, Hannun wrote in a recent email. Hannun described Zhu as “terrific, highly dedicated and very collaborative” and suggested that the work has been “rewarding.”
Zhu is hoping that the recent Nature publication will trigger additional funding to support more research with this team of Stony Brook University scientists.
Wu, who was the first author on the Nature article, described Zhu as “well respected in the scientific community. She has done a lot of work on the analyses of brain image and proteomics data,” he wrote in an email.
Throughout her career, Zhu has sought to use statistics, bioinfomatics and other modern tools to enhance a scientific understanding of complex questions. She recently worked with Ellen Li, a professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, who wanted to understand the development of digestive diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. Putting the numbers together could provide the kind of information that offers an understanding of how lifestyle and food choices contribute to some diseases over time, Zhu said.
“We have published several papers together over the years,” Zhu said. “We are still in the data collecting stage for the diet analysis.” In her career, which spans 24 years, Zhu has worked on a wide range of topics. She has helped analyze data on the regions of the brain that are active in addiction and helped refine and enhance global climate models. In her early work, she also help pharmaceutical companies come up with optimal drug dosage. Numbers have been a part of Zhu’s life wherever she goes. “You do see numbers in the air,” she said. “When it’s getting hot,” she asks, “what does it have to do with my climate model? Does it fit the data?”
In more recent years, Zhu has struggled with the tension between contributing to larger projects and budgetary constraints. She worries that the “funding situation has changed the dynamics of the job market for the young generation of statisticians,” she said. “Now the majority of my doctoral students hope to focus their research on financial models, instead of biological models.”
Zhu and her husband Ma, who is a financial manager for GE, live in Setauket. Their son Victor, 24, recently earned his graduate degree in finance, while their daughter Merry, 11, attends Mount Elementary School. Zhu appreciates living on Long Island, where she can be close to the ocean.
As she looks back on the developments in her life that brought her to this point in her career, Zhu recognizes that the decision to learn more about math and statistics provided her with the kind of background that allowed her to fulfill her mother’s wish. “I can always honestly tell young students that it is a good idea to choose mathematics or statistics as their undergraduate majors,” she said. It will pave the way for them to have “a solid foundation for a variety of future graduate studies.”
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By Desirée Keegan
It has been more than 30 years in the making, but by 2018, cyclists in the Town of Brookhaven may finally have a new 10-mile route to ride from Port Jefferson to Wading River.
The Rails to Trails Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to preserve land strictly for recreation and transportation, proposed to use old North Shore railroad track locations and pave the way, literally, for a bike path.
Marty Buchman, who lives in Stony Brook and opened the new Stony Brookside Bed & Bike Inn, has been a member of Rails to Trails for 20 years and cycling for over 40.
“It means everything for us cyclists,” Buchman said of the project. “There is no joy like riding on a bicycle trail. The trail will bring economic development, health, jobs — I can’t understand why it took so long to get this started, but I’m absolutely overjoyed. I can’t wait. I’ll be here the first day.”
He has frequently rode along the Greenway Trail, which connects Setauket and Port Jefferson Station, and said that the usage and the joy people get out of the trail is exciting to see. He added that he knows the new trail, which will connect Port Jefferson Station, Mount Sinai, Miller Place, Sound Beach, Rocky Point, Shoreham and Wading River, will have the same impact.
“If you build it, people will come,” he said. “I’ve been cycling since I was 16, and when I ride, I feel like I’m 16 again. I feel like I’m connected to the world around me. I sometimes ride 30 miles to work.”
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai), U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (R-NY), Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) and Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (R) all helped give the proposal life, advocating for the project over the years in an effort to secure funding.
According to Zeldin, converting the rails into a bike trail had been discussed in 2001 when North Shore advocate Mike Cosel spoke to then-legislator Martin Healy about the idea, which has long been stalled since then. Though the projects roots date back much further than that. The previous allocated funding for the project sat for over five years, and was in danger of being cancelled and repurposed, so local officials worked over the past 19 months across party lines to restore the funding so the project could move forward.
“Living on Long Island we are blessed with so many natural treasures, including our renowned parks and beaches, many of which are connected through our scenic biking and hiking trails,” Zeldin said. “Long Island’s trails are an important part of our local community and economy, connecting our residents and visitors to our beaches, parks, local farms, festivals, wineries, restaurants and other destinations, while providing an option of healthy recreational activity and transportation. In addition to improving quality of life and livability, trails help to protect our environment through conservation and by reducing traffic and pollution on our roads.”
The $9.51 million project, according to the congressman, will be 80 percent federally funded, with Brookhaven Town covering the remaining 20 percent.
“We’re going to take this and make this something that people can enjoy,” Romaine said. “This will be a great addition to what we have to offer for recreation in the Town of Brookhaven.”
For experienced cyclists, skateboarders, walkers or even first-time riders, safety was a main concern for all parties involved in approving the trails.
“Unfortunately Suffolk has the very dubious honor of having the highest fatality rates of cyclists on the road,” said Robert DeVito, president of the Suffolk Bicycle Riders Association and director of the Nassau-Suffolk Bicycle Coalition. “We constantly go out riding, whether in a group or alone, always concerned [about safety]. With people today utilizing their phones more and more in their car, it’s really become an issue. We need safer areas to ride.”
The project will also provide an economic boost, as shops could set up along the trail. Anker said the goal is to create ecotourism where along the trail, community members and visitors can stop at the various hamlets, whether it be just to buy a bottle of water, to sit and eat dinner or even visit the Tesla Science Center.
According to Ashley Hunt-Martorano, director of marketing and events for Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a non-profit organization focused on national policies to address climate change, it will also help create a safer place for cyclists to travel during ozone days, when county or state officials determine it’s not safe for bike riders to be out on their bikes.
“The more people get outdoors and engage in their community, the more they’re paying attention to the changes we’re seeing in our planet,” she said. “I have really fallen in love with riding my bike, and I love riding my bike on Long Island. I visit places I’ve never went before in my car. There are certain areas where it’s just gorgeous.”
Although there’s still more time to wait and see if the plan will come to fruition, for now, many locals are excited to hear there may be a plan in place.
“This project has always had tremendous support from all of the surrounding communities,” said Rock Point resident Jeff Carlson, who is president of the Rocky Point Civic Association. “We’re really happy that this is finally getting somewhere.”
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Plain Talk: Reflecting on what’s important
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By Fr. Francis Pizzarelli
It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and everyone with children is getting back on the school track. Colleges around the country are in full swing. Elementary schools, middle schools and high schools have students beginning in each for the first time. Family life has returned hopefully to normalcy — whatever that means!
The beginning of the new school year is always an excellent time for reflection, reassessment and evaluation regarding the things that are most important in most of our lives.
The present political landscape is probably the most combative and explosive in this century. Our children are witnessing a public discourse that is more than disturbing not because of the ideas and issues being discussed but rather because of the demeaning language being used that is discriminating and bordering on hate rather than unity.
Each new school year is an opportunity for parents to clarify their expectations of their children from participating in family life, to school expectations and social behavior.
Parents should not be afraid to set clear expectations in each area. It is not unreasonable to expect children who live at home to join in the family dinner, without smartphones, headsets or iPods. Dinner time should be an opportunity to share and support each other — a time to laugh and catch up on what is happening in each family member’s life.
It is not unreasonable to have a weekday curfew and a weekend curfew for your children living at home who are in middle school and/or high school. It can be adjusted based on age and grade and should be flexible enough to be adapted based on a son or daughter’s social activities. Parents who have students in elementary, junior and senior high school should restrict their children’s use of the internet. Parents should know to which social media their children connect.
Social media can be an excellent tool or a weapon of human and emotional destruction. Cyberbullying is becoming epidemic everywhere. If your knowledge of social media is limited or nonexistent, get educated. Most school districts sponsor valuable workshops in this regard.
As the new school year unfolds, you need to talk very seriously with your children about their social behavior and their social choices. Do not delude yourself. Your junior and senior high school students are increasingly more sexually active. They need to act in this regard respectfully and protectively. Ignorance is no excuse.
Drinking and drug use continued to be a problem in our community. Underage drinking is dangerous and can become reckless. Too many teenagers are under the influence of alcohol at parties when they are first introduced to opiates and other dangerous drugs.
The heroin epidemic is now a national health crisis. In our own community the clergy are burying at least one young person a week who has overdosed on heroin.
Don’t let your children fool you; oftentimes when they are using illegal substances they will drink a few swigs of beer before they get home so that they make you think that they are just drinking and as a parent you take a sigh of relief and say to yourself at least it’s not drug use!
As parents, we need to be more vigilant and diligent in our parenting. It is definitely among the most challenging and rewarding occupations. Our children are counting on us!
Fr. Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW, is the director of Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson.
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As summer comes to an end and the reality of back-to-school season sets in, it can be challenging to get organized and jump back into your day-to-day routine. But even as things get hectic, it’s still possible to create delicious dishes — such as Pan-Roasted Maple Dijon Chicken and Chicken Thighs and Tomatoes — that leave you plenty of time to savor meals together as a family.
Chicken Thighs and Tomatoes
YIELD: Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 pint cherry tomatoes
pepper
kosher salt
olive oil
4 chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
1 cup white wine
1 clove garlic
1 lemon, juice only
DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 400 F. In cast iron skillet, toss tomatoes with pinch of pepper, kosher salt and light drizzle of olive oil and place in oven. Roast tomatoes for 20 minutes. Set aside. Heat skillet on stove top. Once hot, sear chicken thighs. Flip chicken and sear bottom side for about 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. With pan still hot, pour in white wine. Once wine has settled, add minced garlic. Add juice of one lemon. Return chicken thighs and tomatoes to skillet. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes and serve.
Source: Edna Valley Vineyard
Pan-Roasted Maple Dijon Chicken with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
YIELD: Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
16 Brussels sprouts (about 8 ounces), bottom trimmed, outer leaves removed and halved
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) butternut squash
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
DIRECTIONS: In saute pan large enough to hold chicken in single layer, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan, skin side down, and saute about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned. Remove chicken from pan and reserve. In same pan, add butter. Allow butter to melt over medium heat. Add sprouts and squash to pan and saute, tossing occasionally, until outsides are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from pan and hold separately from chicken.
Turn heat to high and add stock, syrup and mustard. Stir and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up brown bits on bottom of pan. Add chicken back to pan, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook over medium-low heat 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken registers 170 F with instant read thermometer. Add vegetables back to pan, cover again and cook another 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Move chicken and vegetables to serving platter, placing vegetables around chicken. Turn heat to high and boil sauce until it is reduced and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
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Remembering Scott Martella, one of six dead in LIE crash
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By Victoria Espinoza
Northport resident and Communications Director for Suffolk County, Scott Martella, died over the weekend as a result of a three-car crash on the Long Island Expressway in Manorville.
Colleagues remembered the 29-year-old man as a devoted public servant with a continuing desire to make his community better.
Martella, 29, had worked for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) since last June, after working as an aide for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) office.
Bellone said he remembers his communications director as a leader who was always willing to help others.
“Scott Martella dedicated his all too brief life to public service and to helping others,” he said in a statement. “The hundreds of people Scott has worked with over the years and the thousands of people whose lives he has positively impacted would describe him as nothing short of an amazing person.”
“Long Island is a better place today because of his service and dedication to the community.”
— Andrew Cuomo
Bellone said he asked Martella to join his team because of his intelligence and love of community.
“I will miss Scott’s smile, his advice, his laugh, his sense of humor, his dedication and his drive,” he said.
Cuomo shared a similar sentiment regarding the Northport resident.
“Scott was a dedicated, beloved public servant who worked day in and day out to improve the lives of his fellow New Yorkers,” he said about Martella’s time working as an aide for New York. “Scott was always full of big ideas to help solve the toughest challenges of the day, and he was deeply respected for his strong work ethic, candor and fighting spirit. Long Island is a better place today because of his service and dedication to the community.”
Martella had a history of serving his community far earlier than working for Cuomo’s office. He was elected in 2009 as the youngest board member, at 22, for the Smithtown Central School District, and even served as vice president.
Theresa Knox served on the board with Martella in 2009, and said it was clear even then how successful he would be in life. She said despite his age, he was able to take his job very seriously — without taking himself too seriously.
“He could recently remember what it was like to be a student, so he understood just how these decisions would affect them,” she said. “He was always interested in learning, and he cared about the district so much. He was young, but he was really well suited [for being a member of the board].”
Knox said despite his maturity, there were still moments when he served where she saw him as another one of her kids — adding he was actually younger than her two oldest children.
“There were times when I could hear my own kids saying what he was saying,” she said. “But he was so mature, and you could tell he was going to have a fine career ahead of him.”
She said when he got the offer to work for Cuomo’s office, he saw it as an opportunity to be a clear advocate for the Smithtown community.
“He understood that this job was more than sitting behind a desk,” Knox said.
The Northport resident was named one of the winners of the 30 Under 30 Young Professionals award by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce in 2012.
In an Instagram post, the chamber said he was a “dedicated leader in various roles.”
Martella was driving a 2014 Honda with his fiancée Shelbi Thurau, 29, another Northport resident, when they were hit by a gray Subaru Outback while traveling west on the LIE towards Exit 68 at about 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21.
Carmelo Pinales, the driver of the Subaru, lost control of the vehicle, which crossed over the grassy median, went airborne and struck two vehicles, according to police. He was driving with Winnifer Garcia, 21, of Hempstead, his sister Patricia Pinales, his 10-year-old son Christopher Pinales, and his sister’s 3-year-old daughter.
Aside from Martella’s car, Pinales also hit a BMW. Inside, were driver Marvin Tenzer, 73, and his three passengers, Sandra Tenzer, 69; Helen Adelson, 69; and Isidore Adelson, 81.
Pinales was pronounced dead at the scene, along with his sister and Martella. Thurau, Garcia and the Tenzers were transported to local hospitals and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Christopher was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital after succumbing to his injuries later that day, police said, as well as Adelson. His wife Helen Adelson was pronounced dead on Monday at Stony Brook University Hospital.
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A forklift overturned onto its operator on Thursday afternoon, killing him.
The Suffolk County Police Department said the incident, which it is referring to as an industrial accident, happened at swimming pool company Swim King on Route 25A in Rocky Point. At about 4:30 p.m., a young man was operating a forklift and the vehicle fell on its side, pinning him under its roof.
The 21-year-old, Bellport resident Josue Rodriguez, was pronounced dead at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson.
According to police, his death “appears to be non-criminal,” authorities said in a media release.
The Suffolk County medical examiner’s office will be conducting an autopsy and detectives from the Homicide Squad are investigating the case.
Police said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified.
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By Nancy Burner, Esq.
In my practice as an elder law attorney, clients often inquire about the benefits of gifting to reduce taxes or to qualify for Medicaid. As a senior with the unexpected need for long-term care in the future, the consequences of gifting may have unexpected results.
It is a common myth that everyone should be gifting monies during their life to avoid taxation later. Currently, a person can give away during life or die with $5.45 million before any federal estate tax is due. For married couples, this means that so long as your estate is less than $10.9 million, federal estate taxes are not a problem. For New York State estate tax, the current exemption is $4.1875 million and is currently slated to reach the federal estate tax exemption by 2019.
While it is true that there are gifting estate plans that can reduce estate taxes, any gift that exceeds the annual gift exclusion must be reported on a gift tax return during the decedent’s life and is deducted from their lifetime exemption. In 2016, that exclusion is $14,000. However, while gifting may be good if the goal is to reduce estate tax, it can be detrimental if the donor needs Medicaid to cover the cost of long-term care within five years of any gifts.
It is important to remember that the $14,000 only refers to the annual gift tax exclusion under the Internal Revenue Code. The Medicaid rules and regulations are different. In New York, Medicaid requires that all applicants and their spouses account for transfers made in the five years prior to applying for Institutional Medicaid. These gifts are totaled, and for each $12,633 that was gifted, one month of Medicaid ineligibility is imposed for Long Island applicants. It is also important to note that the ineligibility begins to run on the day that the applicant enters the nursing home and is “otherwise eligible for Medicaid” rather than on the day that the gift was made.
For example, if a grandfather gifted $100,000 over the course of five years to his grandchildren and then needed nursing home care, those gifts would be considered transfers and, if they cannot be returned, would create a period of ineligibility for Medicaid benefits for approximately eight months. What makes this even more difficult for some families is that an inability to give the money back or help the grandfather pay for his care is not taken into consideration, causing many families great hardship.
It would have been far better for the grandfather to have put assets into a Medicaid-qualified trust five years ago to start the period of ineligibility and allow the trustee to make the annual gifts. Another concern when gifting is considering to whom you are gifting? Once a gift is made to a person, it becomes subject to their creditors, legal status and can adversely affect their government benefits.
Accordingly, if you make a gift to a person who has creditors or who later gets a divorce, that gift could be lost to those debts. Consider creating a trust for the benefit of the debtor-beneficiary to ensure that their monies are protected. Another problem arises when making gifts to minors. Because a minor cannot hold property, if gifted substantial sums, someone would have to be appointed as the guardian of the property for that child before the funds could be used.
To avoid this problem, consider creating a trust for the minor beneficiary and designate a trustworthy trustee who will manage the money for the minor until they are old enough to manage it themselves.
Finally, if gifting to a disabled beneficiary, make sure to review what government benefits they may be receiving. If any of the benefits are “needs based,” even small gifts may disqualify them for their benefits. In order to maintain eligibility, a Supplemental Needs Trust could be created to preserve benefits for the disabled beneficiary.
A common phrase comes to mind “do not try this at home.” Before doing any kind of substantial gifting, or even if you have begun gifting, see an elder law attorney who concentrates their practice in Medicaid and estate planning to help optimize your chances of qualifying for Medicaid and/or reduce estate taxes, while still preserving the greatest amount of assets.
Nancy Burner, Esq. practices elder law and estate planning from her East Setauket office.
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Blast from the Past:
Do you know where this bowling alley was located? Do you know when it was built and how long it was in existence? Email your answers to [email protected]. To see more wonderful vintage photographs like this, visit The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s ongoing exhibit, It Takes a Team to Build a Village, at The WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main Street, Stony Brook. For more information, call 631-751-2244.
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5 signs indicating that your deceased loved ones are near you
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For us it will be comfortable to know that the spirits of our loved ones are with us even after they have passed away. These five signs indicate that the deceased loved ones are near you:
Visions
You may get visions of spirits. There can be many types of visions. One is full-on vision where you actually see the whole person. Another is photographs; you can see them in photographs. If you feel that your loved ones are near, try to be in a relaxed state so that you can feel their energy.
Invisible touch
Have you ever felt a gentle touch on your back or head and when you turned around no one was there? This is another sign that your loved ones are near you. Many people feel comforted by this touch because it makes them feel that they are nearby.
Smells
Smells are also a sign that our loved ones are near us. It’s usually something related to the person; for example, the person’s favorite perfume or flower, favorite food, cigarette, etc. You might smell it suddenly, even when your doors and windows are closed.
Sweet dreams
Dreams are another form by which spirits try to communicate with you. They use dreams as a way to visit us. When the dream is very vivid, your loved one looks happy, there were no talks, or you felt emotional and had tears in your eyes when you woke up are signs that they have visited you.
Moving objects
You may suddenly notice a piece of jewelry or photo move. For example, suddenly you find an open book, whereas you don’t remember opening it or there was no body in the house the whole day. This is a sign that the spirit was here.
Whenever you feel the presence of a spirit, cherish the moment. Remember, they are here to comfort you.
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Psychic Readings With Automatic Writing
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Accurate psychic readings appear in a variety of forms. Automatic writing is one such form. It’s a writing technique that is carried out in a trance-like state, or without the writer being aware. It can be compared to speaking in tongues, which takes place in certain religious practices, although, instead of speaking random words, the person is writing automatically. There are moments, though, when the writer is aware of his or her surroundings, except the act of writing being done by his, or her hand. Because the person is said to be controlled by a power greater than his own, it is believed that authentic, and accurate psychic readings can be received through automatic writing.
Two Methods For Automatic Writing
Therapy – Automatic writing is a tool in Psychology, hypothesized by Freud, as a person looks deeper into his being. By getting accurate psychic readings in this manner, the one writing is granted a deeper insight about his own self, his thoughts, his feelings, and even his most coveted secrets. 2. Religion – The New Age Movement used both automatic writing, and speaking in tongues as ways to receive accurate psychic readings from the beyond. A psychic by the name of Helene Smith became popular in the 20th century, for claiming that her automatic writings were messages being sent by Martians. She even announced that she can translate these Martian messages into her own French language.
There are people, mostly skeptics, who never really believed in such things. They see it as another way of deceiving people through seemingly impossible acts, in order to gain fame and fortune. They continued to wonder how accurate psychic readings can come from automatic writing when a person’s subconscious can be induced.
Skeptics surmise that whatever is produced during automatic writing couldn’t be more meaningful than those written while being conscious of it. But then, skeptics didn’t have any luck with automatic writing. They never even tried it.
But still, there are those gifted people who understand the power of automatic writing, and they’ve been looking for accurate psychic readings, to discover more information about life’s past, present, and future. It is also a means of getting confirmation of a message from a deceased person. Answers can be very dumbfounding. Be sure to ready yourself and always have an open mind.
How to Do Automatic Writing
Automatic writing can be done with a piece of pen and paper, or with the use of a computer. It doesn’t matter whether what you’re typing, or writing, is legible, or if it make any sense. Even typo errors can convey some kind of messages. You may also draw images instead of writing words. This is okay. Know that whatever form of writing that comes out from this activity is a message from the beyond. If it’s an accurate psychic reading, though, only you will be able to judge that.
So you can go ahead and try this endeavor. But if it’s automatic answers that you want, the most accurate psychic readings you will get will be through the help of a Psychic Medium. Simply contacting one, and opening yourself up to the possibility of being able to talk to your own Spirit Guides, rather than the entities that just want to mess with you, is better, and can guarantee faster, and authentic results. This is because Psychic Mediums don’t need to wait to be put into a trance to be able to receive messages from the dead, they can see, and talk to ghosts and spirits all the time.
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If you are not familiar with the functions of psychics, you will have some common misconceptions about them. Here are some myths about psychic readers:
#1 Psychics can read your mind
Psychics cannot read your mind. They know how you feel. When you are angry, stressed, depressed, happy or anxious, a signal is sent which psychics can read. Using clairvoyance psychics can also tell why you are feeling such way. Psychics have access to your spirit guides. So, they can tell which job you are in, whether you are in an abusive relationship, etc.
#2 Psychics can predict the future
You are free to choose your path, so psychics cannot tell your future. With the help of spirit guides psychics can know your current condition and can tell where you are heading. They can tell you what’s going to be ahead, but they can’t make you choose the path; that’s your free will.
#3 Psychics can curse or remove curses
Curses are simply bad wishes. Psychics don’t have the power to exert or remove curse. But many psychics take money from clients by saying that they can do it. You should stay away from these psychics and never give money when they say that they will be able to remove your curse.
#4 Psychics are psychics all the time
Psychics can understand what other people are going through. They can communicate with their spirit guides. But when the client is gone, there is no need to communicate with the spirit guides anymore and the psychics can get back to normal lives.
#5 Psychics are simply good cold readers
Cold readers are those who can tell facts about another person by reading their body languages, or tricking them to reveal their own information and later taking credit for it. Psychics are not cold readers.
These myths have been around for edges. Now that you know, you shouldn’t have any misconception regarding the ability of a psychic.
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Psychic readings involve someone foretelling the future. It can be given either to an individual or a group. Whether you are after a psychic love reading or some spiritual insight, it’s best to put into consideration a few things before proceeding to get one. Often, many people end up having unsuccessful psychic readings simply because they failed to indulge a few tips. So here are 5 essential tips that will help you have a rewarding experience.
• Have faith in the process
The psychic process will never work for you if you get into the reading hell-bent against trusting that the entire process is real. In fact, the psychic communication will simply not take place. Even with all the skepticism, the least you can do is get into the process telling yourself that everything is OK. That you barely understand how the process works but you remain open to the possibility that psychic exists and today you will experience it first-hand.
• Choose to remain honest
No one is certainly aware of what will come through during the psychic process. To begin, it’s obviously not going to be what you want to hear at that particular time. Instead, the psychic medium will relay to you information that they receive. They are more like middle-men who act between you and the spirit. So on many occasions, you’ll need to be extremely honest. You need to admit to what your spirit is telling you and be open to its guidance. Note that it’s from the spirit that some secrets will be revealed to you.
• Attend the reading completely prepared and ready
Psychic readings certainly call for preparation on your part. It’s particularly effective when you prepare adequately for it. Whether you want a moment with a deceased loved one or to discover more about your relationship with your boyfriend or girlfriend, you have to schedule and prepare well for it. If you may need company, ask for it prior to the visit. Also, figure out what you need before the meeting. Have a list of questions to ask during the process. Setting your intentions earlier will allow your reading to go smoother.
• Ask clarifying questions
Always ask the physic medium to explain further what they said if there’s something you seem not to understand. That way, it will be easier for them to offer you additional information in a way that will be clearer to you. It’s actually a wasted opportunity if you fail to understand what the psychic is attempting to share with you. Bottom line, have an understanding of each of the details of the message relayed to you from the psychic medium.
After going through all these tips, you can be rest assured of making the most out of the psychic process. Psychic readings certainly work but only if you prepare well for it. So put each of the aforementioned tips to good practice. Good luck.
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Majority of the Americans believe that demons exist and they are active in the world. To many these nonphysical beings may seem delusional, but some scholars are giving serious thought into it. Demons exist is most of the world’s religion. Whereas, according to science only something that is physical is real.
The Bible
According to Bible, demons exist. There are 52 references of demons in the New Testament. They influence the destinies of individuals. The authors of the Old Testament believed demons existed.
It was acknowledged by Jesus that demons do exist. Jesus sent seventy disciples. One of the main reasons behind this was to get rid of demons. The Gospels are aware of the spiritual disagreement between the Lord and the evil forces. The Apostle Paul also acknowledged the existence of demons.
The Skeptics
The skeptics, though, think otherwise. They have been come up with lots of theories trying to explain that these are not real. But, I, as a believer recognize the existence of demons. I have come across many unnatural consequences which made my beliefs stronger. I believe both angels and demons exist. Angels guide us in the good path and demons guide us through the bad path. Not only Christianity, most religious books on earth have references to demons. There is an external force that influences us to do the bad stuffs we do.
No solid scientific evidence has yet been found on the non existence of demons. So, like many people, I hold my stance in supporting the existence of demons.
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Zachary Todd Anderson has been booked in the Crow Wing County Jail Saturday on suspicion of first-degree murder and kidnapping of 5-year-old Alayna Ertl of Watkins, Minnesota. Booking photo/Crow Wing County Jail
WALKER, Minn. — The 25-year-old Coon Rapids, Minn., man arrested in connection with the abduction and death of 5-year-old Alayna Jeanne Ertl was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of kidnapping and theft.
The suspect, Zachary Todd Anderson, made his first court appearance on the criminal charges, all felonies, late Tuesday morning in Cass County District Court in Walker before Judge David Harrington. Harrington set unconditional bond at $2 million.
Anderson is accused of kidnapping Alayna from her Watkins, Minn., home early Saturday.
Meeker County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report at 10 a.m. Saturday of a missing child. Ertl’s parents told deputies she had been put to bed at 2 a.m. Saturday and at 8 a.m. both the girl and a guest who had spent the night, Anderson, were gone. The parent’s white GMC Sierra truck also was missing with the father’s cellphone inside.
Deputies conducted a neighborhood canvass for Alayna. They also contacted the family’s cell phone provider to try to locate the whereabouts of Anderson. When Alayna was not located during the canvass, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to request assistance with the investigation. An AMBER Alert was issued at 1:12 p.m. Saturday.
Cass County sheriff’s deputies located the stolen vehicle on property owned by Anderson’s family in rural Cass County. No one was inside the vehicle or a cabin on the property, the BCA stated.
Additional law enforcement responded to the property and Anderson was located at 4:24 p.m. by K-9 officers in a wooded area about a quarter mile from the cabin on the 4900 block of Iroquois Trail Loop Southwest. Anderson did not attempt to flee, he did not have a weapon and did not resist arrest, the BCA stated.
Information provided by the suspect as well as additional investigative efforts led law enforcement to Alayna’s remains in a swampy wooded area a few hundred yards from the cabin. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. A preliminary autopsy from the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s office indicated Alayna’s death was the result of homicidal violence.
The crime is being investigated jointly by the Meeker and Cass County sheriff’s offices and the BCA.
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The Farmington girls tennis team celebrated a busy first week of the season by crowning champions in four different flights Friday at their own Tiger Invitational.
The Tigers scored 17 points to outdistance runner-up Cannon Falls, the 10th-ranked team in Class A, by seven. They defeated Cannon Falls 5-2, Belle Plaine 6-1 and New Life Academy 6-1in action at Boeckman Middle School.
“We were on our game Friday as every player either won or were runner-up in their flight,” Farmington coach Jack Olwell said.
Brooke Hapuku continued her strong start with a dominant performance at No. 1 singles. She lost just one point in three matches.
“It was an astounding display of shot-making,” Olwell said. “No player in the tourney’s 25-year history has dominated their flight like Brooke did.”
Ellie Moser also won her flight at No. 3 singles, winning her final match on a third-set tiebreaker. Freshman duo Taylor Ellis and Sydney Hubbard teamed up for a 3-0 day at No. 3 doubles and Lexi Laube and Christine Steffes (2-0) teamed up with Noel Mara and Emma Kohlbeck (1-0) for an undefeated day at No. 4 doubles.
Ryan Jara added a 2-1 showing at No. 2 singles.
A day earlier, the Tigers opened South Suburban Conference play on the same courts with a 5-2 loss to Lakeville South.
Hapuku cruised 6-0, 6-1 at No. 1 singles and Moser overcame a second-set deficit to win 6-2, 7-6(4) at No. 3 singles. Eighth-grader Ashley Renwick lost a tightly-contested 1-6, 6-3, 4-6 match at No. 4 singles.
The Tigers opened the fall season by placing second at the Mound Doubles Tournament last Monday. Karisa Zakoski and Hailey Karnowski teamed up to win Farmington’s only championship.
The Tigers traveled to Northfield and Shakopee earlier in the week and are back on the road today to take on Eastview. They are back at home Tuesday for a match against Faribault.
“We had a good start to our season,” Olwell said. “We have close to 30 players this year, including many newcomers who look to contribute right away.”
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Two more candidates have joined the race for school board and one has withdrawn.
That brings the total to seven filing for three open seats and one filing for the special election to replace Tera Lee, who resigned to take a job in the district.
Incumbent Julie Singewald and newcomer Jacilyn Doyle put their names in at the last minute. Singewald, who has served eight years on the school board, had been previously undecided.
Doyle, 31, a social studies teacher for Minnesota Virtual High School and mother of two, said she filed because she wants to get involved.
“Given my background in education, I think I would be a good candidate for it,” she said. “I just want the best for my kids and the kids in the district.”
They join incumbent Jake Cordes and newcomers John Guist, Garret Roach, Brian Treakle and Steve Wilson in the race for the four-year term.
The special election fills the remaining two years on Lee’s seat.
Kristin Goodreau and Chris Wicklund had originally filed for this term, but Wicklund withdrew to support Goodreau.
“I found out [the other candidate] was a co-worker’s wife that I would be running against,” he said. “I know that family fairly well. I didn’t know they were actually putting in for it. I won’t be running against her. I will be supporting her in the election.”
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Many merchants still swiping long after deadline to switch to new credit, debit card technology
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FARGO — They're in most everyone's wallets, but the next generation of credit and debit cards aren't accepted everywhere — long after the deadline for merchants to stop swiping and start reading chips.
EMV cards, short for Europay-Mastercard-Visa, have been around since 1994 and used in many countries since the early 2000s. But the cards, which have an embedded chip that encrypts transactions and boosts security, are relatively new in America.
Switching to EMV has been in the works for years, gaining urgency with big data breaches, including the 2013 Target breach that affected 40 million customers.
Instead of requiring the change, the U.S. opted for a liability shift on Oct. 1, 2015 — after that, merchants unwilling or unable to accept new cards were liable for fraudulent charges when the lower-tech magnetic stripes were swiped.
"The risk is not that big yet, but it's growing," said Dan Fisher, president and CEO of Fargo-based technology and payment consulting firm Copper River Group.
Nearly 11 months later, Fisher said only half of America's point-of-sale terminals accept chip payment.
Slow change
Even merchants that want EMV might not be capable yet, according to Bill Russell, executive vice president of banking services for Bell Bank.
Heavy demand led to long delays in getting new equipment, he said, while chains might require companywide software upgrades before the new readers work.
"It's a combination of all those things that has made the accessibility that's out there so low," he said.
It's also a complicated and time-consuming change, according to Carrie Lick, interim deposit administration and serving solutions manager for Gate City Bank.
"There's more involved than just plugging it in and dipping your card," she said. "Retailers have to install special software and go through a certification process."
Fisher said the processors that merchants and financial institutions use for card transactions are a big reason for the delayed rollout. Many processors weren't ready on time or have been slow to change.
That's why customers may be asked to swipe their card even when a store has chip-reading terminals — the machine is ready, but the processor or store software isn't.
Banks generally wanted EMV as early as possible because of the liability shift, Fisher said. That's a big deal when card fraud topped $11 billion globally in 2012 and counterfeit card fraud was on the rise in America.
In countries that went to EMV, banks saw a 40 to 50 percent cut in debit card fraud, he said.
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Volleyball: Healthy and cohesive
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“Healthy” and “cohesive” were two words head coach Mike Woody used to describe his Farmington volleyball team after Friday night’s season-opening 3-0 sweep of Owatonna at Farmington High School.
The Tigers were in better shape in both of those areas than they were at the end of last season when they lost to the same Huskies team on the same floor in the section tournament. It showed in the results as they quickly took control in a 25-13, 25-19, 25-19 victory.
“Having both Emma (Fahning) and Kenzie (Hesse) healthy and there to put the ball away when the opportunities were there was a huge difference,” Woody said. “Everything flowed better, our communication was better and there were a lot fewer unforced errors.”
Hesse slammed 15 of the Tigers’ 38 kills against Owatonna. Fanning finished off five points with kills and led the team with 19 digs. Fahning and Brenna Hesse also successfully received 17 serves apiece.
Amber Ripley added eight kills. Setter Emily Berdan put up 22 assists and Charlie Nelson chipped in with seven in her first varsity action.
Maddie Muelken drilled five ace serves.
The Tigers were back in action the next morning at the Breakdown Side Out Classic in Hopkins and picked up their first win in their second appearance at the third-annual event, defeating Orono 25-17, 25-22, 25-23.
“We felt really good about getting a win there. Being invited lets you know you’re in good company,” Woody said. “It builds confidence jumping on the bus 13 hours after you were just on the court and playing well in back to back games.”
Facing a solid opponent in Osseo also gave the Tigers the chance to put their new blocking scheme to the test.
“We’ve incorporated swing blocking this season and we’ve been working on those changes. We’re trying to get more touches on balls and setting up our defense better. It’s a big plus for us making the switch,” Woody said. “We had to endure more offense than we did against Owatonna and more runs, but we did a good job when it came down to getting key side out points we needed to get us the win.”
Hesse finished with 14 more kills. Fahning added nine kills, three ace serves and a team-high 10 digs.
Berdan floated up 17 assists and Nelson added 12.
The Tigers (2-0) hosted Rochester John Marshall Tuesday and are back at Tiger Gym tonight to take on Rochester Century.
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Deanna Weniger: A recipe in redundancy
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Perfectionism runs in my husband’s family. Control issues run in mine. Stir in a dash of Minnesota Nice. Add a generous helping of passive aggressiveness. Throw it all into planning a 50th anniversary party and you’ve got a recipe for redundancy.
My in-laws wanted a big party to celebrate 50 years of marital bliss.
To be completely accurate, my mother-in-law wanted a big party. My father-in-law wanted to leave town.
We were all summoned to a family meeting a couple of months ago. It was a fascinating study in psychology.
All of us ladies are great planners. We’ve planned our own weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties and some even have graduation open houses on their resumes.
Any one of us could have taken the proverbial ball and run with it. Yet, there it sat untouched in the middle of the table while we all tried as tactfully as possible to figure out who would be the Alpha female for this project.
The daughter reached tentatively for it, offering to throw the party for her parents so they wouldn’t have to do anything but attend and enjoy.
The mother-in-law said no thank you, and the ball remained untouched.
The other daughter-in-law reached for it, offering to set up a responsibility spreadsheet. She does this at work all the time, she said. It’d be no problem.
The mother-in-law agreed with conditions.
This daughter-in-law, who really hates indecision and has no gift for passive aggressiveness, was tempted to snatch the ball and run for the goal line. But I had made this mistake before, so I sat quietly, twitching in my seat, waiting for the inevitable.
The mother-in-law picked up the ball, as expected, and finally, the planning could move forward.
When we all gathered to decorate for the event, guys got involved.
It became obvious early on that everyone had their own ideas about how the room should be decorated. The mother-in-law directed the show with her question-styled approach. I translated.
“Do you think we should put the flowers on the punch table?”
Translation: put the flowers on the punch table.
“Maybe they should go on the head table. What do you think?”
Translation: put the flowers on the head table and wait.
I thought they should go on the picture table, so after she left, I moved them.
When I returned from making sandwiches, someone else had moved them back to the punch table.
It was a similar process for tulle placing, balloon designing, food arranging and program planning.
One family member would take initiative and make a decision, which would be undone by other family members making their own decisions.
More than once, I heard the brothers complain that the other brother was redoing all the work he had just done.
They say too many cooks spoil the broth. I would say too many family members could spoil a party. But, thanks to the Minnesota Nice aspect, we all stayed friends and the party turned out as good as could be expected, even though the flowers were on the wrong table.
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The Rambling River, Part 1: The Vermillion River has supported local communities for over a century
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Throughout history, rivers have been critical to human movement and settlement. They are landmarks, transportation and trade routes, and sources of food and water.
Rivers have been major components locally as well. While the Mississippi River dominates as the major waterway in the region, the smaller Vermillion River has also been a key component to area development.
The Vermillion begins in the Farmington area, fed by a number of small streams. It meanders through Empire Township, Vermillion Township, the City of Vermillion, Marshan Township and into Hastings. From there, it flows into Bull Frog Pond before splitting, letting part of its water spill north into the Mississippi and the rest southeast for several miles before opening into the Mississippi just downstream of Lock and Dam 3.
In this series, we take a look at the span of the Vermillion River from Farmington to Hastings. Our first step covers the river in local history.
You don’t have to look far to spot signs of the Vermillion River’s influence in Farmington. Though it is seldom referred to by name here, the river pops up frequently as a reference point.
Farmington’s Rambling River Park is named for the river and its trademark twists and turns. The city’s senior activities are housed in a building called Rambling River Center, and when the Farmington School District sought names for its planned new school a few years ago, one of the finalists was Rambling River Academy.
In Hastings, the river enjoys a little more distinction. Here, it got its name from the early traders and settlers here who translated the native’s name for it, “Paint Creek,” according to an 1897 article in the Hastings Democrat. Another account suggests that the name came from the vermilion colored paint that was derived from Chimney Rock.
Many residents and visitors have questioned why the name has two L’s instead of just one, as is the usual spelling of vermilion (the color). The Hastings Democrat in 1910 had a simple answer: that’s the way it had been written (or misspelled) on the original plat.
A part of life
In ways both positive and negative, the river has been a central part of life in Farmington for more than a century. It has been a center of recreation and a target for wastewater, a jewel to be treasured and a nuisance to be straightened out of its natural path by farmers looking for better field drainage or more room to plant their crops.
The Vermillion River’s major contribution in Hastings was powering industry. An 1879 newspaper noted that the river was providing power for four to five flour mills as well as other establishments. One of the mills was the Gardner Mill, which would eventually become today’s Adent Mills, the oldest continuing flour mill in the state. Others included the Ennis Mill, a grist mill that became a linen mill, the Ramsey Mill, the Gillitt Shingle Mill and the Downs sawmill.
When the City of Hastings worked out a deal to have an insane asylum built here, water power from the Vermillion River was part of the offer. A survey of the river in 1895 noted that the river would provide enough energy to power 1,050 16-candle incandescent light bulbs or 140 1,200-candle power arc lamps for 24 hours a day.
In today’s terms, the turbines proposed for the asylum would have produced 78 kilowatts per hour, said former Hastings Public Works Director Tom Montgomery. That’s about one fiftieth the power generated by Hastings’ city-owned hydro power plant on the Mississippi. That plant is rated at four megawatts per hour, enough to serve 3,000 to 3,500 homes. The 1895 rate would serve 60 to 70 homes today.
But the river was more than a source of power.
One of the most significant commercial uses of the Vermillion in Farmington got its start in 1923, when a group of businessmen turned a property originally purchased as the site of a cannery into a tourist park.
Emil Kuchera, who was well known in town as a baker, managed the park for its first year, then took over as owner in 1924.
“A park and camp is something Farmington needs,” Kuchera told the Dakota County Tribune at the time.
In 1925, the camp featured two cook shacks, four latrines, a swimming pool and a canteen that sold supplies. Campers paid five cents for daytime camping and 12 cents if they wanted to stay the night. By 1935, the camp featured 10 small cabins.
At its peak, the camp appeared in a national tourist magazine and drew visitors from around the country. According to a September 1925 story in the Tribune, it attracted between 800 and 1,000 visitors on its busiest days.
A 1923 Tribune story chronicling a Canadian visitor’s experience at the park makes it sound like a magical place where fishing poles and dairy products appear from thin air.
According to the Tribune, the visitor arrived “tired, weary and dust-covered,” but he soon stumbled across a fishing pole, dug up some worms and had caught more than enough fish to satisfy his rumbling stomach.
“But his jaw fell; he had no grease with which to fry his fish,” the story reports. “Wait — what’s this yellow stuff in the river! Butter from the creamery!”
The camp also received visits that were somewhat less magical. In July of 1941, it was the site of a speech by a representative of the Ku Klux Klan.
“His speech was mainly made up of an explanation of the Klan’s principles and platform,” the Tribune reported.
The tourist camp remained in operation through the mid-1960s. The city’s efforts to buy the property on which it was located date back to at least 1968, when a Tribune story reported that the Kuchera family had named a price for the property. Nothing came of the sale until 1985, though, when the city paid $23,560 to add the land to Rambling River Park.
The site on which the camp once stood is now known as the Kuchera Entrance of the park. A set of concrete steps on that site is all that remains of the park.
A similar use was reported on the Vermillion in Hastings. A tourist camp was set up near the falls, opposite the state hospital in the 1930s. It was built on a former dumping ground by J. P. Kimmes and included five cottages for guests to stay in.
Other uses throughout local history included extensive fishing, swimming and bathing and baptisms.
Force of nature
Every year, the Vermillion River’s water level rises and falls with the changing seasons. In July of 1931, it reportedly dried up completely in one place. Hastings construction crews had been pumping water from the river to use in their road paving project. That, combined with an extreme summer heat wave, left nothing more than a small pond under the Vermillion Street bridge.
Flooding was an issue along the Vermillion for many years. Floods in April of 1888 took out all the small bridges over the upper Vermillion River, the Hastings Gazette reported, including the Ennis bridge, the bridge at Bridgeport (a hotel and stable near the old Gardner mill which was swept over the falls), part of the Cadwell mill, and the railroad near Vermillion Station and Farmington.
Winter ice could damage bridges and mills, so efforts were made to keep it from clogging the river. A 1915 article noted that men were using dynamite to relieve the ice pressure from the dam at the Gardner mill.
In 1965, ice piled up at the County Road 47 bridge, causing a major flood that took over 42 blocks in south Hastings, flooding 250 to 300 homes. The flood prompted a series of studies and eventually construction of an overflow channel that prevents further serious flooding in the area.
Next week
Next week, the second part of this series will explore the varied recreational activities made possible by the Vermillion River.
This article is the first in a three-part series about the Vermillion River. It is a collaborative project between the Hastings Star Gazette and the Farmington Independent. Authors of this article include Katrina Styx and Nathan Hansen.
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Boys soccer: Two outta three ain't bad
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The Farmington boys soccer team came away from a busy first week of the fall season with two wins and a loss over a span of five days.
All three of the games ended in shutouts. The Tigers blanked Pelican Rapids 9-0 last Thursday in the program’s first game back at Boeckman Middle School in eight years, then got blanked 3-0 on the road at Bloomington Jefferson Saturday before picking up their first road win 5-0 at New Prague Monday afternoon.
“The team is looking really good so far. We have a good mix of seniors with experience and underclassmen that are stepping up and filling in their roles with flying colors,” Farmington senior captain Spencer Koch said. “We’re all looking forward to an exciting and successful season.”
Koch was one of nine different players to score a point against Pelican Rapids. He got nine shots on goal and found the net three times. Isaac Kuehn and Lain N’Sofor each scored twice and returning all-conference performer Guillermo Bonilla scored one goal and assisted on two others.
Cameron Nelson scored his first varsity goal and added an assist and Corey McKnight provided two assists.
Goalkeepers Zach Berg and Noah Johnson combined for the shutout.
Berg played all 80 minutes and made 13 saves Saturday against Jeffferson. The Tigers managed to put just eight shots of their own on goal after putting up 39 in their first game.
The offense got going again in the second half at New Prague. The Tigers scored four times in the final 40 minutes of their 5-0 win.
Kuehn found the net twice and Koch, Saul Salas and Colton Mills each scored single goals. It was Salas’ first career varsity goal.
Berg made four saves in 65 minutes and Gavin Watkinson added three saves in 15 minutes in goal.
The Tigers began a stretch of four straight home games Tuesday against Rochester John Marshall. They’re back in action again next Tuesday against Richfield before opening South Suburban Conference play next Thursday against Burnsville.
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The 15,000 yards a day the Farmington swim and dive team begin putting in starting on the first official day of practice Aug. 15 probably didn’t hurt, but it was the months of work put in before that head coach Jen Marshall credited with the Tigers’ strong performance in last Thursday’s season-opening meet.
The Tigers won eight events and finished 1-2 in six of them while defeating Hastings 98-83 at the Dodge Middle School pool.
“We are much more solid than I thought we’d be heading into the season and I think we’ll turn some heads this year,” Marshall said. “Many of the returners are starting where they finished last year, which shows how hard they worked in the off-season.”
The Tigers started the meet by placing 1-2 in the 200 medley relay. Mari Dougherty and Catherine Gehrke then pulled off the same feat individually in the 200 freestyle, besting the rest of the competition by over five seconds.
Dougherty also took top honors in the 100 freestyle, just over two seconds ahead of teammate Lexie Bray in second place. Bray went in to win individual honors in the 100 backstroke.
Katie Anderson led 1-2-3 Tiger finishes in both the 100 breaststroke and 50 freestyle. Anna Urbach took runner-up honors in the 50 free and Rory Kent swam to second in the 100 breaststroke.
Anderson also teamed up with Gehrke, Dougherty and Grace Roach for first place in the 200 freestyle relay.
Roach placed second in both the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly and Gehrke claimed runner-up honors in the 500 freestyle.
Gehrke, Dougherty, Bray and Paige LeTourneau wrapped up the night by winning the 400 freestyle relay after the meet had gone into exhibition scoring.
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Being a clarinet player in her school band, she was drawn to the musical note cookie cutters and blue fondant set out by Gina King, owner of The Cakery by Farmington Bakery.
Phinney,12, and her four gal pals were the inaugural group for the cakery’s newest offering, the Cupcake Party.
“We learned how to do frosting roses. We learned about the tips and what they do. We learned about how to roll out fondant,” Phinney said of her birthday party.
Her mother Marna Phinney, of Farmington, had heard King musing about using a newly constructed room at the bakery for birthday parties and asked to have Serena’s party there.
King, anxious to try out her idea, agreed.
“It went extremely well,” she said. King has owned the bakery since 2004 and last year updated her sign and added a small room with a table that seats eight, originally just to have a quiet place to sit down with brides who wanted to sample wedding cakes.
King does an average of two to 18 wedding cakes a week, depending on the season. Some weeks, the room sits unused, so King came up with three birthday party ideas to keep it occupied.
So far, response has been huge.
“I just posted it on Facebook yesterday and already it had 2,500 views,” she said. “That’s a lot!” She’s had two calls for potential parties.
“It gives people a whole new birthday option out there,” she said. “It gives them a destination.”
Locally, cake decorating classes are held in classrooms or arts and crafts businesses. To have the party inside an actual bakery, she thinks, makes it unique.
“This is the real deal,” she said. “You’re going to walk in and when those bakery smells hit your nose, you’re going to be taken into the whole scenario.”
Packages include the Cake Party for $175, which includes an 8-inch single layer white cake for each guest to decorate, a one-fourth size sheet birthday cake decorated for the child during the demonstration, an apron to wear and take home and a small signature tote bag.
The Cupcake Party for $150, which Phinney chose, includes five cupcakes per guest, a jumbo cupcake for the birthday child, an apron and a tote. The Sugar Cookie Party for $150, includes four themed sugar cookies per guest, a six-inch round sugar cookie for the birthday child to decorate, an apron and a tote.
The Cakery has a six guest maximum due to the size of the room. All parties are 90 minutes and can be scheduled Tuesday through Saturday.
Marna Phinney said her favorite part of Serena’s party was at the end when King told the girls they could eat a cupcake, but with one exception.
“She said since their hands were so tired from decorating, they would have to eat their cupcakes no-handed.”
The girls put their hands behind their backs and dove face down into the sugary goodness.
King said this initial positive response has gotten her thinking about other types of parties, like a ladies’ night out or one for holiday cookie exchanges, or one geared for boys.
“There are so many possibilities,” she said.
The party options are posted on The Cakery’s website: www.farmingtonbakery.net.
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Pencils are being sharpened, posters hung and bulletin boards decorated all in preparation for school open houses happening this week.
“I think it’s important for kids to see the classroom where they’ll be spending their day,” said Rachel Foster, first grade teacher at Riverview Elementary. “It helps them to be more comfortable. It helps to meet their teacher and relieve their anxiety.”
Parents are invited to tour the school with their child, meet the teachers and bring in supplies.
Listed below are the times and dates for open houses in Rosemount and Farmington.
School starts Sept. 6.
Rosemount
Parkview Elementary, separate parent nights Aug. 31-Sept. 20
Rosemount Elementary, 4-6 p.m, Aug. 31
Shannon Park Elementary, separate information meetings Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Rosemount Middle, noon-7 p.m, Aug. 30
Rosemount High, 6:45-9:15 p.m., Aug 31
Farmington
Akin Road Elementary, assessments by appointment Aug. 24 and 25
Farmington Elementary, assessments by appointment Aug. 24 and 25
Meadowview Elementary, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 31
North Trail Elementary, 5 p.m., Sept. 15
Riverview Elementary, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 31
Boeckman Middle, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Aug. 30
Dodge Middle, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 30
Farmington High, 3:30-7:30 p.m, Aug. 31
Gateway Academy, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 31
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If Saturday’s scrimmages in Fairmont are any indication, the Farmington girls soccer team is primed to improve on last season’s four-win total.
The Tigers racked up plenty of goals and didn’t allow any while coming out ahead in all three of their unofficial contests. New head coach Aaron Johnson entered with high expectations for his talented returning midfielders and the group lived up to the hype, consistently producing scoring chances over the three scrimmages. The biggest contribution, however, came from Lexi Stanley, who stepped into the forward spot after playing goaltender for the Tigers last fall and scored five goals.
“Regardless of who we played today, we played really well. We played high-level soccer all day,” Johnson said. “One of our strengths is our speed and athleticism and that was evident today... It was a very good team effort. No complaints, but we know we have a lot of good teams on our schedule and must improve if we want to be able to play with all of the great teams in the South Suburban Conference.”
Seven players, including Stanley, are back after lettering for last year’s team that won just one conference game. Five of them are midfielders and three of them – Natalee Lessert, Shannon McKnight and Morgan Regnier – are seniors who received all-conference honors last fall. Senior Nicole Krebs and junior Belle Schaffer also bring experience at the position.
“We will look for our midfielders to be the starting point of our attack,” Johnson said. “We have a lot of talent and depth in midfield and we will hopefully be able to have a lot of possession and then use our speed from our forwards to generate a dangerous attack.”
The Tigers have less experience to rely upon on the defensive side of the field. Junior Emily Barthel will provide leadership for a group that features three juniors and two sophomores. The group is young, but talented, according to Johnson.
“All of them play with good club teams and have a lot of club experience,” he said.
With Stanley up front, the Tigers will also be inexperienced in goal. Junior Lauren Wolter-Bouchman will take over at goalkeeper and has good size and good hands, according to Johnson.
“We have a lot of youth and varsity soccer inexperience with our defenders and goalkeeping, so that will be an area we need to be patient with but there is a lot of talent there,” he said. “If our defense and goalkeeping gel together and play well, this team can certainly improve on last year’s record.”
Johnson has experienced recent success as a head coach, guiding Estero High in Naples, Fla. To a 31-8-4 record and back-to-back district titles over the last two seasons. He hopes the principals he has focused on the last 15 years coaching in Florida will lead to success with the Tigers, as well.
“My whole focus as a coach is to build a team that is very unified and a close knit group. We like to say we play for the name on the front of the shirt, not the name on the back,” he said. “I’m a very competitive person but I don’t like to talk about wins and loses but more about cooperation, hard work, commitment, dedication, and teamwork. If we promote and live those words then success will come.”
The Tigers open the season tonight at home against Rochester Mayo. The game begins at 7 o’clock at Boeckman Middle School.
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Northern Natural Gas Company is planning to test an Emergency Shutdown System at the Farmington Compressor Station at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26.
The compressor station is located at 4685 212th Street west in Farmington.
Annual testing is required by the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. The purpose is to ensure proper operation of system components.
The test involves venting gas as well as moderately loud sound. The sound is expected to last about three minutes. There is no need to be concerned about venting gas, noise or personal safety as this test is conducted in a controlled environment. The gas that is vented is non-polluting and lighter than air, which means that it will rise quickly and dissipate immediately.
Any additional concerns can be addressed to Kevin Lewis of Northern Natural Gas at 402-530-3410.
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A 61-second spread between its top five runners served the Farmington boys cross country team well at its first meet of the season last Thursday.
Freshman Noah Revels outclassed the 111-runner field at Lester Park in Duluth and was the first of six Tigers in the top 11 as they defeated runner-up Duluth East 31-44 for the team title at the six-team meet.
Revels covered the 5,000-meter course in 18 minutes, 23 seconds to win by 14 seconds.
“I was very pleased with the results from Duluth. It was great to see the boys run in a pack and win the meet,” Farmington coach Lisa Lippold said. “They all ran a smart race and moved when they needed to. Noah had a great day and it was great to see him win – he’s been working hard all summer.”
Junior Jaryn Newbrough was second in for the Tigers and placed fifth overall with a time of 18:47. Teammate Brennen Peterson, an eighth-grader, was seven seconds back in sixth place.
Freshman Caden Speikers placed ninth in 19:08 and Regan Sevenich provided the team’s fifth counting score with a 10th-place time of 19:10. Freshman Carter Altmann was 11th in 19:24.
Cole Stansbury (14th, 19:39) and Aaron Kruse (17th, 19:54) also broke 20 minutes for the Tigers.
On the girls side, the Tigers were as strong up front as expected, but didn’t quite have the depth to defend their team title.
Returning all-state cross country and track runners Lauren Peterson and Anna Fenske placed 1-2, each finishing the 5,000-meter race more than a minute ahead of any of the other 63 runners. Peterson, ranked second individually in 2A, won the race in 19:15, and Fenske was just three second behind.
Duluth East brought in the next four runners and ended up besting the Tigers 30-45 for the championship.
Anna Palodichuk, another returner from last fall’s eighth-place state team, was third in for the Tigers and eighth overall in 22:26. Eighth-grader Laura McGregor placed 12th in 23:08 and Abby Bollig provided the team’s final counting score with a 24th-place 24:47.
Megan Bernu (25th), Brooke Beissel (28th), Ashley Steffes (30th), Sidney Wollmuth (31st) and Mara Teiken (34th) all finished near the middle of the pack.
“It was fun to see the girls compete for the first time this season,” girls coach Heidi Revels said. “I was pleasantly surprised with the performances of Laura McGregor, Meg Bernu and Mara Teiken, who all ran hard on a difficult course.”
The Tigers compete again tomorrow at the Irish Invitational in Rosemount. The varsity girls run at 10:50 a.m. and the boys run at 11:15 a.m.
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Boys cross country preview: Young and dedicated runners return to lead Tigers
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Several young runners will get their chance to step up and contribute for the Farmington boys cross country team this fall.
The Tigers lost two of their top three runners to graduation in Alex Hart and Derek Cole, but return seven runners who have seen varsity action in cross country and track over the last year. Many of them kept training and competing in road races over the off-season and are in good shape heading into the season, according to head coach Lisa Lippold.
“They are very dedicated and have put in a lot of miles over the summer. They are ready for the season,” she said. “This was the biggest group of runners over the summer we’ve had in the past five years. We may have a young group of boys, but they are ready to make their mark.”
Freshman Noah Revels will likely be back among the leaders for the Tigers after serving as the team’s No. 2 runner last fall. He ran a 10:24 3,200 and a 4:46 1,600 on the track before putting in a busy summer of training.
“He will turn heads this year. He gained valuable experience this track season and ended last year with a great race at sections and later at Nike Regionals,” Lippold said.
Two other freshmen are also back after solid eighth-grade track seasons. Caden Speikers ran a 10:46 3,200 and a sub-five mile in the spring and Aaron Kruse broke five minutes in the mile and clocked in at 2:05 in the 800.
Jaryn Newbrough will also try to carry over the success he had on the track this spring. As a sophomore he turned in a 2:02 800 and represented the Tigers in the 4x800 relay at the state meet.
Other runners expecting to compete for spots in the varsity lineup are junior Cole Stansbury, who missed the end of the track season due to injury, sophomore Regan Sevenich, who ran a 2:03 800, and eighth-grader Brennen Peterson, who ran a 10:46 3,200 in the spring and ran some solid road races over the summer.
“We will be one of the youngest varsity squads on the course,” Lippold said. “Our goals are to work hard in practices, work as a team and we’ll see what we can do on race days.”
The Tigers ran their time trial Tuesday at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. Their top finishers will comprise the lineup at today’s opening meet at Lester Park in Duluth.
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Girls soccer: Tigers triumph in return to Boeckman
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The Farmington girls soccer team played and won its first game on the Boeckman Middle School field in eight years last Thursday.
With construction still going on at Tiger Stadium, the Tigers opened the 2016 season back at Boeckman Middle School, which was the high school until 2009, and celebrated the reunion with a 3-1 victory over Rochester Mayo.
The Tigers continued to produce plenty of chances on the offensive end, just as they did the previous week in their scrimmages in Fairmont. Lexi Stanley scored five goals on those three contests and got the scoring started with her first official varsity goal against Mayo, scoring on an assist from Shannon McKnight.
The Spartans tied the game on a corner kick goal, but McKnight scored a goal of her own on a pass from Emily Rubins to put the Tigers back in front 2-1 heading into halftime.
“After we gave up the goal we settled down and played pretty well,” said new head coach Aaron Johnson. “You could tell we had a little bit of the first game nerves. We played much better in the second half and held most of the possession.”
Belle Schaffer give the Tigers a two-goal lead with an unassisted goal in the second half.
Goaltender Lauren Wolter-Buchman got the win in her first career varsity start and made some big saves in the second half, according to Johnson.
“It was a good win versus a good section opponent,” Johnson said.
The Tigers have road games at Rochester John Marshall and Blake before opening South Suburban Conference play at home next Thursday against Burnsville.
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The restaurant and sports bar has closed, but an Eagan restaurant, Bottles and Burgers, may be coming to fill the void.
“We want to come to Farmington,” said Bottles and Burgers owner Tony Donatell. “We want that space.”
However, there are still several things that need to happen before the restaurant could open in the space left empty by Ground Round.
“We can’t confirm yet because we don’t have a purchase agreement or lease yet,” Donatell said.
On its website, the Bottles and Burgers is described as a “cool, rustic-chic eatery serving burgers, wraps, BBQ sandwiches and salads, plus wine and 50 plus beers.” The restaurant promises “fresh, hand-crafted burgers, French fries made from real potatoes, sodas with natural sugar and not high fructose corn syrup, and craft beers from family-owned breweries right here in Minnesota.”
So what happened to Ground Round?
A sign in the darkened window at 20700 Chippendale Ave gave a hint to confused customers: “The Ground Round is closed and we thank you for your patronage. Watch over the next few weeks for the remodel for the new concept to open in our location.”
The restaurant and sports bar was owned by Kirk Zeaman who opened the franchise in 2013 in the Tamarack Ridge Shopping Center.
Neither he nor his partner Dave Hartnett could be reached for comment by press time.
According to the corporate headquarters of Ground Round, there is no remodel planned.
“The Farmington Ground Round has closed for economic reasons,” said Jack Crawford, CEO. “Kirk Zeaman was a very good owner. We’re sorry to see him leave.”
Farmington Mayor Todd Larson spoke for the owners.
“It’s financial issues that stem from the lawsuit they had with Dunn Bros.,” Larson said of the reason for the closure.
Zeaman and Hartnett previously owned a Dunn Brothers Coffee shop in the same strip mall. They closed in May when they refused corporate dictates to invest thousands of dollars into building ovens for baking fresh pastries for the shop. The two had been buying locally from the Farmington Bakery and wanted to continue. The disagreement ended with a broken contract and a lawsuit, Larson said.
Larson said the “remodel” and “new concept” the sign is talking about is Burgers and Bottles.
“It is very disappointing,” he said of losing Ground Round.
Both owners have been community minded, offering free Thanksgiving meals, participating in Dew Days and offering to host several fundraisers.
Donatell said he was at the meeting when Zeaman told his employees the restaurant would be closing. He said Zeaman had invited him to the meeting to soften the blow and give hope for future employment.
“He’s been such a great guy to his staff,” Donatell said. “It was very tearful. You could tell that they really like the owner.”
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As Farmington high school principal Jason Berg looks out over Tiger Stadium, still partially demolished from a summer of reconstruction, he’s optimistic.
“It’s still pretty torn up on the north end,” he said, referring to the former grassy hill that spectators liked to sit on to watch games.
“But they are done with the east plaza,” he said. The west plaza, or the home team side should be done by Sept. 2, giving them use of the bleachers, plaza and stadium. At that time the soccer team can move back home from Boeckman Middle School where games had been moved.
Principals at the district’s nine schools are gearing up for the start of the 2016-2017 school year. Some will have their projects done in time, others will continue through October. The projects are a result of a referendum passed by voters last November which provided $45.3 million in building bonds that were to be used to improve safety and security systems at all schools, address deferred maintenance needs such as roof repairs, heating and cooling systems, update outdoor facilities and parking lots and to add kindergarten classrooms at all elementary schools.
One of the projects was fixing Tiger Stadium.
Cost cutting to build the stadium in 2009 contributed to cement shifting when the freezing and thawing moisture trapped inside the subsoil caused it to buckle and crack.
The $1.3 million project forced last year’s graduation to be moved and interfered with the start of fall sports. Berg said it could have been worse.
“The nice thing was it didn’t impact the school too much,” he said, referring to the timing of the project which took place in the summer months. “Not having that major construction happening with kids in the building was nice.”
The only downside, he said, was that the big grassy hill on the north end will not be available to spectators this year because of the time it takes to re-seed the dirt.
Principal Becky Bican of Meadowview Elementary also didn’t see her building’s project get finished in time for school.
Meadowview is adding two new kindergarten classrooms that are expected to be finished by Halloween.
“We have been told that the construction should not be too disruptive to student learning when school starts,” she said. “So we are counting on that. Construction inevitably brings about a certain level of stress, but people are doing their best to remain optimistic and positive about the end result. We can’t wait to see the finished product.”
This $2.2 million project also included new classrooms at North Trail Elementary, where interim principal Vicky Lippert in anxiously awaiting the completion of her new classrooms that will house some of her 85 kindergartners. The school will use other rooms that would have been empty this year and are normally used as spill-over space for science and math programs. They will provide a temporary space for the kindergarteners.
“We did a little bit of shifting so those classrooms would be open,” Lippert said.
Parents dropping off kids will have to pay close attention to posted signs that will prevent them from using the circle drive in the front parking lot due to construction. Also, the school now has a secure front entrance through which all the students will enter.
This is her first year having to deal with construction timelines as a principal. So far, she’s been impressed with the progress.
“It is amazing how fast things happen from day to day,” she said. “The line of communication has been great.”
Farmington Elementary and Boeckman Middle schools both got new boilers for $1.5 million. This project should be complete by Oct. 1, according to the school district.
Akin Road’s parking lot was repaved and Riverview Elementary had its front entrance rebuilt to be more secure. Those projects will be finished this week.
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Bethel’s Amanda Brandenburg is SSAC Softball Player of the Year
Courtesy Bethel SID
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. — The Southern States Athletic Conference announced the 2016 SSAC Softball All-Conference Teams and award winners Wednesday at the SSAC Softball Awards Banquet in Montgomery, Ala. Bethel’s Amanda Brandenburg was named the conference player of the year. She was joined by several teammates who garnered all-conference honors.
The individual award winners, All-Conference Teams, All-Freshman Team, Gold Glove Team, Champions of Character Team & All-Academic Team honorees were recognized at the event—held at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex.
Brandenburg leads the SSAC in batting average (.468) RBI’s (63) hits (73) slugging percentage (.814) and is tied in home runs (12). She leads the team in double with 16 and in runs scored with 44. Her hits and runs driven in are new school records for one season.
Alex Turner is second on the team in home runs (10) and third in the league with the ten round trippers.
Summer Winters is second on the squad in runs scored with 43.
Brandenburg (63), Turner (47), and Winters (47) are the three top players in the SSAC in runs driven in.
The Lady Wildcats have a .356 batting average on the season. Their opponents have a .275 batting average.
Brooke Baucum’s 17 wins are the second most in any given season at Bethel, second only to Leah Hensley’s 19 victories in 2009. Her 101 strikeouts are just ten away from tying Maegan Morris who had 111 in 2007. Baucum has a 2.66 ERA on the year. Her 17 wins are tied for fourth most in the league.
Bethel is No. 3 in the nation in total hits with 517. The Lady Cats are No. 3 in runs scored with 362 and No. 3 in runs driven in with 329.
Bethel averages 7.098 runs scored per game which No. 5 in the country. They are No. 7 in the nation in hits per game with 10.137 per outing.
Bethel Coach Larry Geraldi commented on the awards. “When you have success on the field all of our players play an important part in it. With this success individuals earn special awards and recognition.
We are extremely proud that the SSAC coaches have voted Amanda Brandenburg as player of the year and newcomer of the year. Amanda has not only solidified our lineup with her bat but has contributed in many other ways. Her pitching, outfield play, strong desire to always give her best effort, running everything out, and being a great teammate has played a valuable role to our team.
We are proud of Amanda’s accomplishments along with: Iesha Kizer named to the allfreshman team. First team all -conference members Brandenburg, Alex Turner, and Summer Winters. Second team all- conference members: Caylee Crews, Brooke Baucum, and Dominque Todd. We are also very proud of Meagan Breeden being selected as our Champions of Character recipient.
This team is made up of such qualitystudent-athletes who excel in the classroom as well as the field. I am very proud of each member of our team and blessed to be their coach.”
Player of the Year: Amanda Brandenburg, Bethel (Tenn.) Newcomer of the Year: Amanda Brandenburg, Bethel (Tenn.) Bethel First-Team All-Conference- Amanda Brandenburg- Camden, Alex Turner- Souta Atoka, Summer Winters- Burns, Tenn.
Bethel Second-Team All-Conference: Brooke Baucum-McKenzie, Dominique Todd-Clarksville, Caylee Crews-Thompson Station.
Bethel All-Freshman Team: Lesha Kizer, Lexington.
Bethel Champions of Character Team member: Meagan Breeden.
Bethel All-Academic Team members include: Madison Baucum, Hannah Clifton, Keely Jordan, Emilee Lewis, Caylee Crews, Kayla Guthrie, Sydney Huff, Andrea McMillan, Heather Johnson, Haley Sullivan, and Summer Winters.
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Little General Donates $1,000 to Christmas Basket Campaign
BRUCETON (July 14) — As part of their ongoing Donations Back to the Community program, Little General Convenience Store donated $1,000 to the Bruceton Lions Club to aid in the club’s annual Christmas Food Basket campaign.
Following the check presentation, Bruceton Little General Store Manager Mona Cude said, “Little General is grateful to provide support to the Bruceton Lions Club to aid their annual Christmas Food Basket drive for the needy. We are also thankful for the good that they do with their eyeglass project. They provide free vision screenings and eyeglasses to those in our community that can’t afford to buy them. I appreciate the good things they do for our community.”
Regarding the generous donation, BLC President Hal Eason said, “We are thankful for Little General’s consistent generosity in helping fund the club’s Christmas Food Basket Campaign. We can always count on Little General to step up and help us to help others at Christmas. It means a lot to the members of Bruceton Lions Club. Every year, we distribute 60 Christmas food baskets throughout our school district from Smyrna to Vale and Rosser to Sawyers Mill, and Little General’s donation really helps out.”
Bruceton Lions Club has maintained its Christmas Food Basket drive without interruption for nearly half of century.
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McKenzie residents can vote on a referendum for liquor by the drink during the November 8 general elections.
Registered voters who reside in the city and those who vote by property ownership rights within the municipality can cast their vote whether or not to permit liquor to be served in restaurants.
McKenzie is the lone community in Carroll County that has package liquor stores and wine in grocery stores – both of which were passed by referendum. Maria’s Mexican Restaurant in McKenzie is the lone restaurant now serving beer with a meal.
Bruceton has package liquor and neighboring Paris has package liquor, wine in grocery stores, and liquor by the drink.
If liquor by the drink is approved by the voters in McKenzie, each qualifying restaurant would have to apply through the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the McKenzie Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Beer Board) for a permit to serve the beverages with a meal.
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Tater Town Special Set for September 3
Tater Town is a busy place as the Gleason Gazelles and the Gleason Community gear up for the 43rd Annual Tater Town Special. Beginning Monday night, August 29, the 2016 grand marshals, Jeff Hazlewood and Gleason’s Downtown Revitalization Committee will be honored with a reception at Gleason First Baptist Church beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by Tommy Moore and The Good Time Singers in concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Adult Bingo is Tuesday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the Gazelle Grounds. During intermission is the annual Gazelle Cake Auction, with proceeds to benefit the Gleason Community Benevolence Fund. Gleason’s Best Cooks have been asked to prepare their finest to go on the Auction Block. The delicious desserts will help out a worthwhile cause. Youth night is set for Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. and features Youth Bingo after all participate in a short Devotional.
Thursday night will highlight an exhibition by Jim Keeling of Earthen Vessels Pottery. He will be set up under the pavilion demonstrating the art of pottery using Gleason Clay. The demonstration is free.
The 2016 Sweet Potato Bake Off is at the Gazelle Grounds on Friday night, September 2. Entries must be at the cook booth by 5:00 p.m. First place will receive a $50 Cash Prize and second and third receiving gift certificates from Simply Southern. The BBQ Cook-Off is set for Friday night, September 2. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $7.00. The band Flashback will entertain.
The annual J C Carey 5K Memorial Race starts the events on Saturday morning, September 3. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. in front of Gleason School, with the race to start at 7:00 a.m. The Jr Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. followed immediately by the Grand Parade. All horses register at the Gleason Saddle Club prior to the parade. There will be an Antique Tractor and Truck Show on the school grounds. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and games begin at 11:00 a.m. on the Gazelle Grounds. Gleason Downtown Revitalization Committee will host the Tater Town Throwdown Disc Gold Tournament at Huggins Park at 12:30 p.m. The Saddle Club will host a Mini Tractor Pull at 5:00 p.m.
The week’s festivities will conclude on Sunday, September 4, with a Community-Wide Worship Service hosted by the Gleason Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Gleason Gazelles invite everyone to attend the 2016 Tater Town Special.
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SPECIAL ADULT BINGO
The Gleason Gazelles along with Woodmen Of The World are sponsoring a night of free “Bingo on the Gazelle Grounds”. The fun starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, August 30. Free admission. You must be 18 to participate. For more information call Jennifer Cook at 571-3885.
SPECIAL YOUTH NIGHT BINGO
On Wednesday night, August 31, the Gleason Gazelles and area churches will sponsor Youth Bingo. A short devotional will be held at 7:15 with Bingo to follow. You must attend the devotional to play Bingo. Kindergarten through age 17 are invited to play. For more information call Jennifer Cook at 571-3885.
BBQ COOK-OFF
The Tater Town Cook-off will be on Friday, September 2, at the Gazelle Grounds. Specialties to choose from include BBQ, chicken, ribs, hamburgers and hotdogs. Gates open to the public at 5:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment by the band Flashback. Adult admission is $7 to enter and eat. For more information call Tracy Gaylord at 514-6185 or Christi Clark at 414-3511.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Arts & Crafts Dealers and local merchants who wish to set up booths at the 2016 Tater Town Special should contact Melanie Maddox at 694-9849. The set up fee is $10.
SWEET POTATO BAKE-OFF
The Gleason Gazelles and Simply Southern Restaurant are sponsoring a “sweet potato” bake-off on Friday, September 2 at the Gazelle Grounds prior to the BBQ Cookoff. Individuals must submit their prepared dishes and recipes by 5 p.m. at the cook booth for judging. The dishes must have sweet potatoes as an ingredient. First Prize will win a $50 cash prize and second and third place receiving gift certificates from the restaurant. For more information contact Cil Weddington at 514-9007.
J C CAREY 5K MEMORIAL RACE
The Gleason Gazelles and McKenzie Medical Center are sponsoring the annual J C Carey 5K Memorial Run on Saturday, September 3. Entries will register in front of the Gleason School at 6:30 a.m. The race begins at 7 a.m. The race is in honor of the late Dr. J C Carey. The entry fee is $l5. For more information call Amy Reed at 415-1795.
SPECIAL ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
An Antique Tractor & Truck Show will be held on the front lawn of the Gleason School on Saturday, September 3. Show entries may be driven through the Grand Parade if desired, then parked on the school lawn for show. There are no entry fees. Call Charles Anderson at 695-5753 or Zac Montgomery at 234-6491 or Dale Flowers at 514-5218 or Marty Morris at 445-4854 for questions concerning the tractor show.
PARADES
The Tater Town Parades will be on Saturday, September 3rd, beginning at 10 a.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “God; Faith; Family; Country”. Kids are invited to decorate bikes, trikes, 4-wheelers, go-carts, etc, and ride in the Jr Parade. Registration will be in front of Gleason Lumber Co. at 9 a.m. Registration for the Grand Parade will be in the American Legion Parking lot at 9 a.m. Trophies will be awarded in several categories. There is no entry fee for either parade. All horse entries will register at the Gleason Saddle Club.
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Theft, Possession — A Huntingdon woman was cited into court on August 22 after allegedly stealing from a local store. Investigator Joey Hedge charged Samantha P. Baker of 1885 Reedy Creek Road with theft under $500 and simple possession of a schedule VI drug. According to Hedge’s report, officers received a call from Wal-Mart security in regard to a shoplifter. Baker had attempted to leave the store with items she had not paid for. She also voluntarily gave officers a container with multiple pieces of cigar with marijuana inside.
Possession — A Huntingdon man was arrested on August 22 after a traffic stop. Sergeant Brad Allen charged Jonathan H. Long II of 422 Hillcourt Circle with driving while revoked #5 and possession of schedule VI marijuana with intent. According to Allen’s report, Long was stopped due to officers having prior knowledge of his license being revoked. A K-9 unit indicated that drugs were in the vehicle. Marijuana was found in the vehicle.
Theft — A warrant has been filed for a Huntingdon woman after she allegedly stole from her mother. Investigator Joey Hedge filed charges against Sheila D. Robertson of 1154 Green Oaks Drive for theft under $500. According to Hedge’s report, when Robertson visited the residence of Lisa Dill, Dill’s money was missing after Robertson left.
Car Accident — Officers responded to a car accident on August 21. According to accident reports, as Marsha Nelson was waiting for a vehicle in front of her on Main Street to turn, Kimber Rushing rear ended her vehicle and Stephen Rushing subsequently rear ended Kimber Rushing’s vehicle.
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CARROLL COUNTY INSURANCE COMMITTEE TO MEET
The Carroll County Insurance Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room at the Carroll County Office complex, 625 High Street, Huntingdon. The public is invited to attend.
CARROLL COUNTY
ELECTION COMMISSION TO MEET
The Carroll County Election Commission shall meet pursuant to its duties in T.C.A. 2-1-113 on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Election Commission Office. If you desire to address the Election Commission, please send your request to the Election Office by Monday, September 12.
EARLY VOTING, ELECTION DAY VOTING MACHINES TO BE INSPECTED
In compliance with T.C.A. §29-105 (b), notice is hereby given that all of the Early Voting and Election Day voting machines belonging to Carroll County will be inspected and certified on September 7, 2016 at approximately 8:30 a.m. at the Carroll County Election Commission Office, 625 High Street, Suite 113, Huntingdon, Tennessee. There will be a zero (000) tape available for your inspection on every machine.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GOLF SCRAMBLE
Habitat for Humanity will host a four-person scramble at Carroll Lake Golf Course in McKenzie on September 9. Registration and a complimentary lunch by John Roberts are at 11 a.m., followed by the shotgun start at noon. Hole sponsorships are $100. Team sponsorships, plus two mulligans per player, are $300.
Prizes will be given to first, second, and third place teams. Hole-in-one prizes on all par 3 holes. Titleist Pro V golf balls will be awarded for closest to the pin on all par 3 holes and longest putt for under par score on Hole 8.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact Phillip Sanders at 731-986-4758 or 731-415-2723. Please send entries and/or hole sponsorships to Phillip Sanders, 783 Moody Street, Huntingdon, Tn 38344.
Your tax-deductible gift helps Habitat build simple, decent, affordable homes for deserving Carroll County families.
FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH HOMECOMING
Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, located just off Highway 22 between McKenzie and Huntingdon near the Carroll County Airport, extends a cordial invitation to everyone to attend Homecoming 2016 on Sunday, September 11. Bro. Tim Coleman from Camden will preach at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall during the noon hour. Singing will follow in the afternoon (approximately 1:30 p.m.) featuring “Wire & Wood,” a Bluegrass Gospel group from Paris. For more information, contact Bro. Tim Coleman (church pastor) at (731) 584-2882.
JOHNSON TEMPLE C.M.E.
CHURCH CATFISH DINNER
The Johnson Temple C.M.E. Church will sponsor a catfish dinner September 2-3 starting at 11:00 a.m. at 915 Walnut Avenue, McKenzie. The price is $10 per plate. Plates include: catfish, white beans, coleslaw, drink, and hush puppies, all homemade. Call (731) 352-3130 for orders. “You will get full!”
MACEDONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT BBQ PLATE LUNCH
The Macedonia Fire Department will serve plate lunches at the community center on Saturday, September 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. BBQ plates are $8; Hot dog plates are $5. Both include slaw, beans, chips, dessert, and a drink. For more information, please call Brady Jackson at 731-336-3883.
CARROLL COUNTY RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING CHANGE
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Carroll County Resolutions Committee will meet Friday, September 2 at 9 a.m. at the Carroll County Mayor’s Office, 625 High Street, Suite 101, Huntingdon. The public is invited to attend.
OWEN FAMILY TO SING AT MARLBORO BAPTIST CHURCH
The Owen Family will sing for Homecoming at Marlboro Baptist Church, 25165 Hwy 114, Bruceton on Sunday, September 4 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
BARNES-ERVIN REUNION
The Barnes-Ervin reunion is Saturday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the McKenzie City Park. An add-a-dish meal will be served. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.
TOUR DE PAWS
The Carroll County Humane Society is pleased to present the third annual CCHS Tour de Paws charity bicycle fun ride on Saturday, September 24. The ride will begin in McKenzie and travel through the scenic backgrounds of Carroll, Henry, and Calloway counties. Surfaces are well-paved with moderate elevations for the longer distances. Ride lengths will include a century, metric century, 32, 20, and 6 mile fun ride. All proceeds will benefit the Carroll County Humane Society. The ride will start at McKenzie City Park, 570 Como Street. On-site registration begins at 7:00 a.m. or see our Facebook page for other options: Carroll County Humane Society Tour de Paws.
CARROLL COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING KENTUCKY OPRY TRIP
Attention, senior citizens! The Carroll County Office on Aging presents a trip to the Kentucky Opry on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 for a Food and Fun Gospel Matinee. The cost is $42. This price includes transportation, ticket to the show, and lunch. Call 986-1985 to make your reservation.
VFW AUXILIARY POST 4939 MEETS MONTHLY
All members are invited to attend monthly meetings of the VFW Auxiliary Post 4939, held at the post every third Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Anyone interested in starting or becoming a member of a table tennis club in the McKenzie/ Carroll County area can call 731-352-0158 for details.
MONTHLY VETERAN SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
VFW Post 4939 hosts a veteran support group meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all veterans and family members.
MCKENZIE INDUSTRIAL BOARD MEETS MONTHLY
McKenzie Industrial Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the former railroad depot, Bruce Street, McKenzie.
RENEWED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP
Facing life’s challenging circumstances / Facing life without a loved one / practical help through difficult time in your life / caregiving support. All groups are free and confidential.
Meeting location: 1939A Cedar Street, McKenzie on second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information call 731352- 1340.
GLEASON ROTARY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
Gleason Rotary Senior Center, 120 S. Cedar St., is the location of these recurring events. “The Gleason Pickers” perform traditional Country, Gospel and Bluegrass music every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish, bring a friend!
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are offered Mondays 7:00 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are offered on Thursdays 7:00 p.m.
BI-WEEKLY AA MEETINGS
Bi-weekly AA Meetings are each Sunday and Wednesday, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. at McKenzie Regional Hospital – Cafeteria.
FREE PERISHABLE FOOD GIVEAWAY
Long Heights Baptist Church welcomes all who have a need for perishables at 260 Old Paris Rd, McKenzie. Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month at 8 p.m. Also, there is a clothing ministry available. Come early to fellowship and hear a word from God through Pastor Kenny Carr.
MCKENZIE CARROLL COUNTY UNITED NEIGHBORS
United Neighbors is accepting winter clothing at this time. Please be sure they are clean and in good condition. If the bin is full, please take items to other donation boxes.
Food: crackers, cereal, ravioli, spaghetti noodles, and evaporated milk. Personal Hygiene: Deodorant, toothpaste and brushes, bar soap and shampoo.
Assistance and shopping are from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday. We will be closed Wednesday afternoon and Friday and Saturday and Sunday. Call 352-0547 with any questions. Donation hours: during store hours. Please no glass or boxes in the bin. Do not leave items outside!
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The following case was bound over to the Grand Jury: Rickie L. Jordan, Barron Avenue, Memphis: Rape.
The following cases were disposed: Samantha P/ Baker, Reedy Creek Road, Huntingdon: theft (up to $500)-restitution to be paid in full, no contact with Walmart. Simple possession / casual exchange-restitution to be paid in full, no contact with Walmart.
Brian Leroy Blottiaux, Buggy Branch Lane, Cedar Grove: domestic assault-no contact with victims, anger management class, 11 months and 29 days unsupervised deferred probation. Interference with emergency calls-sentence entered.
Jason Brinkman, Clark Street, Huntingdon: unlawful drug paraphernalia-attempt-$ 150 fine and cost on guilty plea, 6 months unsupervised probation. Houston P. Brown, North McLean Road, Memphis: leave scene of an accident-property damage-sentence entered. Immediate notice of accidentdismissed. Financial responsibility law- dismissed.
Jeremy Bumpus, Third Avenue, Huntingdon: unlawful drug paraphernalia, uses and activities / two counts. On both counts-$150 fine and cost on guilty plea, credit time served, 11 months and 29 days unsupervised probation. Schedule II drugs: cocaine-attempt / two counts-both counts dismissed. Probation violation-partial revocation, suspended to time served.
Debra L. Chaney, Linden Street, McKenzie: disorderly conduct- dismissed.
Matthew Collins, Broad Street, Bruceton: failure to appear- misdemeanor- dismissed.
Randy H. Highway 104, Cedar Grove: simple possession / casual exchange / two counts. Count one-dismissed. Count two-15 hours community service work, 11 months and 29 days unsupervised probation, $750 fine and cost on guilty plea for count 2, $250 fine and cost for count 3. Simple possession / casual exchange (marijuana 1.2 ounce or 14.75 grams)-attempt-15 hours community service work, 11 months and 29 days unsupervised probation, $750 fine and cost on guilty plea for count 2, $250 fine and cost for count 3.
Vincent Daniels, Clarendon, Memphis: simple possession / casual exchange-$250 fine and cost, 11 months and 29 days unsupervised judicial diversion.
Shay B. Davidson, Flower Avenue, Camden: driving while license revoked-$100 fine and cost on guilty plea. Seatbelt-18 and older-sentence entered.
Zachary F. Farris, Westport Road, Huntingdon: driving while license revoked-11 months and 29 days unsupervised pre-trail diversion. Financial responsibility law-11 months and 29 days unsupervised pre-trail diversion.
Terry Green, Jenkins Lane, Huntingdon: reckless endangerment- deadly weapon involved- dismissed.
Amy R. Hampton, Cotton Lane, Huntingdon: simple possession / casual exchangesentence entered. Theft (up to $500)-A& D evaluation and counseling, 25 hours community service, no contact with Merchants Outlet Mall in McKenzie, 11 months and 29 days supervised deferred probation.
Larry Brent Leach, East Front Street, Bradford: meth-possess or casual exchange-$# 750 fine and cost on guilty plea. Order to serve 30 days, 10 months and 29 days supervised probation. Unlawful drug paraphernaliaattempt-$ 150 fine and cost on guilty plea, 11 months and 27 days supervised probation.
Brant Whitsen Manning, Old Paris Road, McKenzie: domestic assault- dismissed.
Michael Paul McMackin, Bridgeman Street, Huntingdon: domestic assault-8 months and 29 days supervised probation, no fine and cost on guilty plea.
Kevin L. Milton, Elm Street, McKenzie: domestic assaultdismissed.
Kristi Milton, Elm Street, McKenzie: theft (up to $500)-restitution to be paid in full, no fine and cost on guilty plea.
Wilbert Trey Montgomery III, Highway 114 South, Hollow Rock: domestic assaultrestitution to be paid in full, no contact with victim, A& D assessment and follow recommendations, anger management certificate. Vandalism (up to $500)-restitution to be paid in full, no contact with victim, A& D assessment and follow recommendations, anger management certificate.
Amy Morris, Old Pinson Road, Jackson: failure to appear- misdemeanor-$100 fine and cost on guilty plea, 11 months and 29 days unsupervised probation. Worthless checks-up to $500-no fine and cost on guilty plea, 11 months and 29 days supervised probation.
Eva Morschett, Main Street, Huntingdon: disorderly conduct-$ 100 fine and cost on guilty plea.
Tyler J. Murray, Cherry Avenue, McKenzie: reckless endangerment- vehicle-dismissed.
Jonathan M. Owen, Old McKenzie Road, McKenzie: failure to appear-misdemeanor-no fine and cost on guilty plea, order to serve 30 days, concurrent with Henry County.
Sandra P. Pendergrass, Gardner Road, Cedar Grove: worthless checks-up to $500-dismissed.
Jasmine Marie Schultz, Hillview Drive, McKenzie: domestic assault-no contact with victim, anger management class and certificate to be filed with court, complete mental health evaluation and follow recommendations.
Holly Smith, Craighook Drive, Sparta: probation violation- partial revocation, order to serve 90 days. Failure to appear-misdemeanor-$100 fine and cost on guilty plea, to serve 2 days.
Brandon Stewart, Highland Drive, McKenzie: sexual offender registration form contents required-attempt-9 months and 17 days supervised probation through Weakley County. Vandalism (up to $500)no fine and cost on guilty plea, credit for time served Dakota S. Sumrock, Jordan Avenue, McKenzie: cruelty to animals-restitution to be paid in full, 11 months and 19 days supervised probation, $250 fine and cost on guilty plea.
Denise L. Tooley, Richardson Avenue, McKenzie: domestic assault-no contact with victim or her property, alcohol / drug evaluation, 11 months and 29 days supervised deferred probation.
Kayleen A. Warren, Cades Atwood Road, Milan: theft of merchandise- shoplifting- dismissed.
Chelsey Leanne Watson, Oliver Chapel Road, Bradford: theft of merchandise-shoplifting- dismissed.
Keisha Williams, Murray Lane, Huntingdon: worthless checks-up to $500 / two counts. Count one-restitution to be paid in full, attend check writing school, no fine and cost on guilty plea, 11 months and 29 days supervised probation. Count two-dismissed.
Windy Gage Wilson, Cole Circle, Hollow Rock: public intoxication-dismissed. Possession unlawful drug paraphernalia- attempt-dismissed. Methmanufacture, deliver sale, possess with intent-dismissed. Simple possession / casual exchange-dismissed. Prohibited weapons-attempt-dismissed. Leave scene of accident-property damage-dismissed. Reckless driving-dismissed. Registration certificate must be carried-dismissed. Financial responsibility law-dismissed.
Karla R. Wood, Big Sandy Road, Big Sandy: possession unlawful drug paraphernalia, uses and activities-$50 fine and cost on guilty plea.
Christian Malik Workman, Booker Street, McKenzie: assault- bodily injury-restitution to be paid in full, no contact order, complete and file proof of anger management, judicial diversion for 1 year.
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Remembering ‘The Rock’
In my 13 years of covering sports for The McKenzie Banner, I have had the privilege of meeting many great athletes from our six schools in Carroll County. Without hesitation, I can attest that former Huntingdon High School Mustang sports standout Rocky Bolen was one of my favorites.
I have never written an editorial (and never planned to do so), but the passing of my friend Rocky Bolen demands no less from me. So, it is with sadness that I commit my humble words in tribute to Rocky.
Long before Rocky earned the reputation as one of the toughest football players to ever hail from Carroll County, I was introduced to him by his grandfather, Wayne Roberts, as they cut and trimmed my neighbor Martha Birdwell’s yard on North Street in Hollow Rock.
First impressions are often telling, and Rocky’s smile as we shook hands that hot summer afternoon spoke volumes.
From that day on, I had the pleasure to watch “The Rock” and his fellow Mustangs compete in middle and high school games on the gridiron and basketball court. And let me tell you-compete is exactly what Rocky did.
Of all the games I watched him play in; one stands out above the rest as a testament to Rocky’s “team-first, all-or-nothing” competitive style.
On the night of September 26, 2014, I stood on the sidelines with the Mustangs as they prepared to battle the state’s third-ranked and undefeated 3A Camden Lions featuring the highly-touted runningback, Deshawn Brown. Moments before kickoff, Rocky and I made eye contact, and he was not smiling. As a long-forgotten, former lineman for Hollow Rock-Bruceton, I knew at that moment that Rocky was more than ready to go to war with the heavily-favored Lions. After a physical first half, the Mustangs trailed Camden 14-7 early in the fourth quarter. Stopping the Lions cold and forcing them to punt, Huntingdon took possession with 76 yards between them and Camden’s goal line.
Undaunted by the large Lion defense and the vocal Camden crowd, Rocky and his teammates attacked utilizing traditional Mustang trench warfare. Hammering straight ahead, Bolen and company gouged Camden’s line for tough yards as Huntingdon slowly marched to midfield and into Lion territory. On third and two from the five yard line with less than six minutes left in the contest, Rocky struggled to paydirt as Huntingdon knotted the contest, 14- all.
But “The Rock” wasn’t finished.
After helping his teammates shut down the weary Lion’s desperation offensive drive, Rocky brought the huge Mustang crowd at Paul Ward Stadium to its feet by veering right side and outrunning Camden defenders 34 yards to score as Huntingdon turned the tables on the bewildered Lions and claimed an emotional, 28-14 victory.
In the celebration that followed, Rocky shook hands with me and flashed that smile I had witnessed years before.
When I heard of Rocky’s passing at the McKenzie Middle School Jamboree last Saturday night, I had to step away from my fellow sports colleagues to gather myself. After all, grown men aren’t supposed to show emotion, much less cry.
Well…cry I did.
I close my tribute with these words-Rocky, although your time with us was short; you lived a full life filled with joy and purpose. You did your family and friends proud. Every time that I admire my neighbor’s beautiful yard, I will think of you and know that the angels and your grandfather are rejoicing with you in Heaven. Rest well, Rock.
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By Ernie Smothers [email protected]
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McKenzie, Tenn. – Memorial funeral services for Catherine Elois Price, 88, are Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the McKenzie Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.
Mrs. Price, a beautician, died Sunday, August 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 31, 1928 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Eulas James and Mahlia Badon. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and she loved to tell all she met about Jehovah’s Kingdom with her favorite scripture being Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to Jehovah, if we die, we die to Jehovah. So both if we live and if we die, we belong to Jehovah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abbie Loyd Price and a daughter, Debra Hampton.
Survivors include: a daughter, Denise Gibson, two sons, James Hoard, Jr. and Alan Price, six grandchildren, Ricky Price, Andrea Hampton (Jermaine) Jackson, Terrance Hampton, Brian (Julie) Hoard, James Hoard, III, and Clinton Hoard, six great grandchildren Ricky Price, Jr., Brookelin Hoard, Jordan Hampton, Kyron Hampton, Brice Jackson, and Cameron Jackson, a great-great granddaughter, Autumn Price, two sisters, Alene and Ollie Hargrove.
Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information please call (731) 352-4848 or visit www.brummittmckenziefuneralhome.com.
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•Christy Slaman and others to Jeffrey Fletcher in District 4.
•Carolyn T. Raab to Danielle Jarnagin in District 11.
•Lindsey Coffman to David Coffman in District 4.
•Hubert Ray and Judith H. Parish to Johnny and Janet H. McClure in District 11.
•James M. Ruan to Ronnie Webb in District 16.
•John Marshall and Carline Carter to John Marshall Carter Jr. and others.
•Castle 2016 LLC to Ismael Hernandez and others in District 22.
•James Robert Buck to Joe Israel and Teresita Castaneda in District 4.
•William Terry Kennon to Rachel Cooper in District 4.
•Stanley and Janice Mc-Credie to Candice D. Owen in District 11.
•Jerry and Harlene Arthur to Randell Lee Wolff in District 22.
•Melanie A and Charles Ray Hinson to Anna Lucille Parker and others in District 22.
•Shapiro & Ingle, LLP to Federal National Mortgage Association.
•Charles and Linda Kemp to Overflow Church in District 4.
•Zeb English to Melanie June Thomas Laman English in District 5.
•Mary Elizabeth Devault to Devault Family Trust in District 16.
•Wendell G. and Kathie N. Cary to Cary Family Trust in District 15.
•Wendell G. and Kathie N. Cary to Cary Family Trust in District 24.
•Ronnie and Lisa Webb to Jane Summers Gardner in District 16.
•Edwards S. and Patricia J. Cary to Devault Family Trust in District 11.
•Barbara A. Cooper to Christopher J. McKennie in District 4.
•Dorwin Tillman Moore to Pamela Catoe Moore in District 11.
•Glenn Smith to Jones Electric and Automation, LLC in District 4.
•Ronald L. Doster to James R. and Betty Faye Webb in District 22.
•John P. and Peggy Sydnor to Michael A. Case in District 24.
•Steven and Lorrie Ann Vinson to Carol Crocker in District 11.
•Andrew and Trina C. French to Chad and Ashley Edwards.
•Michael D. McClure to John D. and Kathie Abbott in District 11.
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Correction
In the August 23 Carroll County General Sessions Report under bound over to the Grand Jury, William M. Blackard, North Market, Paris was charged with driving while license revoked, habitual traffic offender, and escape (felony). However, Mr. Blackard was not charged with escape (felony). In actuality, Charles Bright, Winchester Street, McKenzie was charged with escape (felony). The Banner regrets the error.
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GLEASON (June 16) — In the upcoming weeks, Jim Keeling and his family will bring a unique business to the city of Gleason. Earthen Vessels Pottery and Gifts will sell handthrown pottery made from clay originating from Gleason.
Keeling chose to locate in Gleason since the city is considered the “Ball Clay Capital of the World.”
The shop is located in the former insurance building on the corner of East Main Street. Renovations are taking place to display Keeling’s pottery and provide patrons the chance to watch him throw clay in a section of the building.
Maria Keeling McClain, Jim’s daughter, will sell fresh baked goods and brewed coffee establishing a bistro type atmosphere. The coffee and baked goods will be served in cups and on plates made by Keeling. Customers will have the opportunity sit outside and enjoy the fresh air under umbrella cover pub tables adjacent to the building.
A soft opening is tentatively planned for the first week of July.
Jim, a Baptist preacher, enjoys traveling with his potter’s wheel to various churches, where he shares the Gospel as he turns the clay into fine pottery. Recently, he has put on shows at Discovery Park of America in Union City.
To contact Jim Keeling for more information he can be reached by email at preacherjimk@ yahoo. com.
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MARTIN (June 26) — Despite a determined effort, the McKenzie Softball 8U All Stars fell 14-13 to Milan in the Championship game to finish second of eight teams at West Tennessee State tournament in Martin.
In similar fashion, McKenzie’s Cal Ripken squad finished fourth at Rookie Gold State in Dresden.
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McKenzie, Tenn. – Funeral services for Jessie “Gaga” Killebrew, 100, are Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Reverends Garrett Burns, R.B. Mays and Kevin Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Carroll Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home and 2:00 p.m. until service time at the church.
Mrs. Killebrew, a homemaker and avid supporter of Bethel College and Bethel College Men’s Basketball team, died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at McKenzie Health Care. She was born on December 24, 1915 in Puryear, Tenn. to C.Q. and Hattie Clark Scott. She attended McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Sylvester Killebrew, who died October 14, 1978 and siblings, Mattie Throgmorton, Laura Claxton, Lemuel Scott and twins, Sammie Scott and Sandra Scott. .
Survivors include her daughter, Jean (Joe) McKinnie of McKenzie, granddaughter, Kim (Eddie) Moss of McKenzie, nieces, Faye (Bobby) Williams of Paris, Kathy (Wayne) Jackson of Ocoee, Florida, Rachel Winberry of Bells and a host of “children” nationwide.
Memorials may be made to McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Youth Fund.
Brummitt -McKenzie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information please call (731) 352-4848 or visit www.brummittmckenziefuneralhome.com.
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Here’s a look at the top stories in the August 30, 2016 edition of The McKenzie Banner.
Pick up your copy in newsstands now!
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SUDOKU 8-30-16
Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9×9 grid, broken down into nine 3×3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
See solution in next week’s edition.
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FINLEY CEMETERY SEEKING DONATIONS
Finley Cemetery on Field School Road is seeking donations for new fencing. Donations can be mailed to 4675 Hwy 423, McKenzie, TN 38201, or you can call Judy Finley at 731-3523901.
CARROLL COUNTY
HIGHWAY COMMITTEE TO MEET
The Carroll County Highway Committee meets Tuesday, August 30 at 7:30 a.m. at the Carroll County Highway Department, 14835 Hwy 22, Huntingdon. The public is invited to attend.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GOLF SCRAMBLE
Habitat for Humanity will host a four-person scramble at Carroll Lake Golf Course in McKenzie on September 9. Registration and a complimentary lunch by John Roberts are at 11 a.m., followed by the shotgun start at noon. Hole sponsorships are $100. Team sponsorships, plus two mulligans per player, are $300.
Prizes will be given to first, second, and third place teams. Hole-in-one prizes on all par 3 holes. Titleist Pro V golf balls will be awarded for closest to the pin on all par 3 holes and longest putt for under par score on Hole 8.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact Phillip Sanders at 731-986-4758 or 731-415-2723. Please send entries and/or hole sponsorships to Phillip Sanders, 783 Moody Street, Huntingdon, Tn 38344.
Your tax-deductible gift helps Habitat build simple, decent, affordable homes for deserving Carroll County families.
RELAY FOR LIFE FAMILY FUN DAY
Carroll North-Relay For Life Family Fun Day, 5K Purple Fun Run is Saturday, August 27 at McKenzie City Park. Registration time is 8:30 a.m. and race time is 9:00 a.m. Entry fee is $10 for the 5K race only (no tshirt nor wrist band), or $25 for the shirt, wrist band, and fun day activities, which includes games and activities. For more information, contact Jill Wilson at 731-819-4474 or Melissa Baker at 731-393-3717.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Anyone interested in starting or becoming a member of a table tennis club in the McKenzie/ Carroll County area can call 731-352-0158 for details.
CHAPEL HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The annual meeting of the Chapel Hill Cemetery Association – Carroll County is August 28, 2:00 p.m. in the church. All interested persons are invited to attend.
CARROLL COUNTY PURCHASING COMMITTEE
The Carroll County Purchasing Committee will meet Wednesday, August 24, 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Carroll County Office Complex.
FRIENDLY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST ONE NIGHT REVIVAL
The Friendly Church of God in Christ, 833 West Walnut in McKenzie will be having a one night revival on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be prophet Glenn Compton from Savannah, Tennessee. The public is invited.
BARNES-ERVIN REUNION
The Barnes-Ervin reunion is Saturday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the McKenzie City Park. An add-a-dish meal will be served. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.
TOUR DE PAWS
The Carroll County Humane Society is pleased to present the third annual CCHS Tour de Paws charity bicycle fun ride on Saturday, September 24. The ride will begin in McKenzie and travel through the scenic backgrounds of Carroll, Henry, and Calloway counties. Surfaces are well-paved with moderate elevations for the longer distances. Ride lengths will include a century, metric century, 32, 20, and 6 mile fun ride. All proceeds will benefit the Carroll County Humane Society. The ride will start at McKenzie City Park, 570 Como Street. On-site registration begins at 7:00 a.m. or see our Facebook page for other options: Carroll County Humane Society Tour de Paws.
CARROLL COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING KENTUCKY OPRY TRIP
Attention, senior citizens! The Carroll County Office on Aging presents a trip to the Kentucky Opry on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 for a Food and Fun Gospel Matinee. The cost is $42. This price includes transportation, ticket to the show, and lunch. Call 986-1985 to make your reservation.
FREE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
West Tennessee’s Adult Education Program, District 7 serves 17 counties: Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Madison, McNairy, Obion, and Weakley counties. Get your High School Equivalency/ GED diploma! Free classes, books, software and testing! Free classes start in July in your county.
Are you currently a student in your county’s adult education program? That’s great! We can start where you left off. Call toll free today at (855) 569-1200.
MONTHLY VETERAN SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
VFW Post 4939 hosts a veteran support group meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all veterans and family members.
MCKENZIE INDUSTRIAL BOARD MEETS MONTHLY
McKenzie Industrial Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the former railroad depot, Bruce Street, McKenzie.
RENEWED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP
Facing life’s challenging circumstances / Facing life without a loved one / practical help through difficult time in your life / caregiving support. All groups are free and confidential.
Meeting location: 1939A Cedar Street, McKenzie on second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information call 731352- 1340.
VFW AUXILIARY POST 4939 MEETS MONTHLY
All members are invited to attend monthly meetings of the VFW Auxiliary Post 4939, held at the post every third Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
GLEASON ROTARY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
Gleason Rotary Senior Center, 120 S. Cedar St., is the location of these recurring events. “The Gleason Pickers” perform traditional Country, Gospel and Bluegrass music every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish, bring a friend!
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are offered Mondays 7:00 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are offered on Thursdays 7:00 p.m.
BI-WEEKLY AA MEETINGS
Bi-weekly AA Meetings are each Sunday and Wednesday, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. at McKenzie Regional Hospital – Cafeteria.
FREE PERISHABLE FOOD GIVEAWAY
Long Heights Baptist Church welcomes all who have a need for perishables at 260 Old Paris Rd, McKenzie. Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month at 8 p.m. Also, there is a clothing ministry available. Come early to fellowship and hear a word from God through Pastor Kenny Carr.
MCKENZIE CARROLL COUNTY UNITED NEIGHBORS
United Neighbors is accepting winter clothing at this time. Please be sure they are clean and in good condition. If the bin is full, please take items to other donation boxes.
Food: crackers, cereal, ravioli, spaghetti noodles, and evaporated milk. Personal Hygiene: Deodorant, toothpaste and brushes, bar soap and shampoo.
Assistance and shopping are from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday. We will be closed Wednesday afternoon and Friday and Saturday and Sunday. Call 352-0547 with any questions. Donation hours: during store hours. Please no glass or boxes in the bin. Do not leave items outside!
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In Memorial
3 James “Jimmy” Ray Chadwick
April 17, 2016
“Bone” is what I called him. Don’t really remember when or how that started, but it stuck. He was my friend — brother by blood, but my dear friend. I shall truly miss our phone conversations together. On one of our last, he assured me of his salvation and was ready to go whenever the Lord called him. So many of our family is on the other side now: Mom, Dad, William, Linda, Pat, grandma and grandpa, and my husband, Ben. I so look forward to our grand reunion with each other again one day, I think, soon. To all of you folks in McKenzie that loved Jim, brought him coffee, food, or stopped for a visit at the service station — thank you! He really cared for you and he spoke often of how the people of McKenzie cared for him. He was so grateful for your friendship. Thanks for being an integral part of his life throughout all of those years at the station. I especially want to thank Chris and Amy Chadwick who so graciously took Jim into their home his last few weeks. They loved him and cared for his every need, which made his last days so very comfortable — in home and with family. Thank you! He is in heaven now, and his body at rest waiting for that great resurrection day! “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39) With fondness and love, remembering you, by brother.
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•Samuel Alexander Riggsbee, 24, of Jackson to Katie Leigh Davidson, 23, of Huntingdon.
•Randy Dale McAlexander, 50, of Cedar Grove to Stephanie Michelle Bateman Jones, 48, of Lavinia.
•Steven Lee Clement, 33, of Gleason to Deanna Gail Hickman Scroggins, 30, of McKenzie.
•Jess Allen Dill, 23, of Huntingdon to Katie Annie Chadwick, 23, of Huntingdon.
•Jackie Lynn Forrest, 49, of Huntingdon to Joann Henry Witherspoon, 44, of Huntingdon.
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Vehicle Theft — Authorities are investigating a case of car theft. Amanda Santiago of Bruceton reported to deputies on August 19 that a green 1985 Chevy custom deluxe 4WD had been taken from the local residence of Brenda Gunter, who currently lives in Arizona. Santiago is the overseer of Gunter’s Bruceton estate and said that Gunter had not given anyone permission to take the missing car.
Theft — Authorities are investigating a case of theft. Marty Batte of Bruceton reported to deputies on August 20 that a trailer and wood pallets were stolen sometime between midnight and 10 a.m.
Driving on Revoked License — A Shelby County woman was cited into court on August 24 after a traffic stop. Lameka Webber of Memphis was stopped for violation of registration, and a computer check showed her license to be revoked.
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Several schools in southeast Louisiana suffered major damage from the recent floods. Teachers and students not only lost homes and personal belongings but also school supplies! E.W. Grove FCCLA will be hosting a school supply drive starting Monday, August 29th through Friday, September 2nd . Drop off locations include: E.W. Grove school, Lakewood Elementary, and the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce.
Items needed include: binders, loose-leaf paper, dividers, page protectors, pens, pencils, calculators, notebooks, crayons, colored pencils, markers, composition books, plastic folders with pockets and brads, pencil sharpeners, staplers, staples, dry erase markers, dry erase erasers, sharpies, backpacks, tissue, Clorox wipes, paper towels, etc.
Teacher supplies needed also include: bulletin board borders and letters, stickers, rulers, classroom posters, file folders, tape, tape dispensers, desk draw organizers, etc.
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WRESTLING
The Gleason Gazelles are hosting a night of SWAG Wrestling on Saturday night, August 27, at the Gazelle Grounds, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $6. For more information call Christi Clark at 415-3511.
GRAND MARSHAL RECEPTION
There will be a reception honoring the 2016 Grand Marshals, Jeff Hazlewood and The Gleason Downtown Revitalization Committee. The reception is held at the First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 29.
THE GOOD TIME SINGERS IN CONCERT
The Gleason Gazelles are sponsoring a gospel concert featuring Tommy Moore and The Good Time Singers on Monday, August 29, at the Gleason First Baptist Church. The Singing starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free. For more information call Cil Weddington at 514-9007.
SPECIAL ADULT BINGO
The Gleason Gazelles along with Woodmen Of The World are sponsoring a night of free “Bingo on the Gazelle Grounds”. The fun starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, August 30. Free admission. You must be 18 to participate. For more information call Jennifer Cook at 571-3885.
SPECIAL YOUTH NIGHT BINGO
On Wednesday night, August 31, the Gleason Gazelles and area churches will sponsor Youth Bingo. A short devotional will be held at 7:15 with Bingo to follow. You must attend the devotional to play Bingo. Kindergarten through age 17 are invited to play. For more information call Jennifer Cook at 571-3885.
BBQ COOK-OFF
The Tater Town Cook-off will be on Friday, September 2, at the Gazelle Grounds. Specialties to choose from include BBQ, chicken, ribs, hamburgers and hotdogs. Gates open to the public at 5:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment by the band Flashback. Adult admission is $7 to enter and eat. For more information call Tracy Gaylord at 514-6185 or Christi Clark at 414-3511.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Arts & Crafts Dealers and local merchants who wish to set up booths at the 2016 Tater Town Special should contact Melanie Maddox at 694-9849. The set up fee is $10.
SWEET POTATO BAKE-OFF
The Gleason Gazelles and Simply Southern Restaurant are sponsoring a “sweet potato” bake-off on Friday, September 2 at the Gazelle Grounds prior to the BBQ Cookoff. Individuals must submit their prepared dishes and recipes by 5 p.m. at the cook booth for judging. The dishes must have sweet potatoes as an ingredient. First Prize will win a $50 cash prize and second and third place receiving gift certificates from the restaurant. For more information contact Cil Weddington at 514-9007.
J C CAREY 5K MEMORIAL RACE
The Gleason Gazelles and McKenzie Medical Center are sponsoring the annual J C Carey 5K Memorial Run on Saturday, September 3. Entries will register in front of the Gleason School at 6:30 a.m. The race begins at 7 a.m. The race is in honor of the late Dr. J C Carey. The entry fee is $l5. For more information call Amy Reed at 415-1795.
SPECIAL ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
An Antique Tractor & Truck Show will be held on the front lawn of the Gleason School on Saturday, September 3. Show entries may be driven through the Grand Parade if desired, then parked on the school lawn for show. There are no entry fees. Call Charles Anderson at 695-5753 or Zac Montgomery at 234-6491 or Dale Flowers at 514-5218 or Marty Morris at 445-4854 for questions concerning the tractor show.
PARADES
The Tater Town Parades will be on Saturday, September 3rd, beginning at 10 a.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “God; Faith; Family; Country”. Kids are invited to decorate bikes, trikes, 4-wheelers, go-carts, etc, and ride in the Jr Parade. Registration will be in front of Gleason Lumber Co. at 9 a.m. Registration for the Grand Parade will be in the American Legion Parking lot at 9 a.m. Trophies will be awarded in several categories. There is no entry fee for either parade. All horse entries will register at the Gleason Saddle Club.
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The Carroll County Commission will vote on a $23.5 million budget for the fiscal year 2016-17 on Monday, July 18. The proposed tax rate is $1.5519 per $100 assessed value. Last year’s tax rate was $1.4854 per $100 assessed value.
A tax rate increase reflects an error in calculating the tax base for Noranda last year by the State of Tennessee. The error is corrected in the 2016-17 fiscal year, which requires a higher tax rate to fund the proposed budget. The county is adopting the $1.5519 tax rate as certified by the State of Tennessee. The state has determined the total assessed value for taxation purposes is $61,388,500 in the county. Each penny on the tax rate will generate $36,788 net revenue.
The tax rate is divided as follows: $1.1219 for the General Fund; $.1400 for School Transportation; $.08 for Highway Department; $.12 for General Debt Service; $.09 for Solid Waste.
Proposed donations to non-profit organizations are as follows: Carroll County Rescue Squad – $3,000; Gordon Browning Museum $4,000; McKenzie Memorial Library $6,000; Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse $26,750; Tennessee Rehabilitation Center $500; McKenzie Senior Citizens $200; Atwood Senior Citizens $100; Carroll County Shooting Sports Complex $10,000; and Carroll County Museum $200 for a total of $50,750.
The budget includes two donations of $10,000 and $17,000 to the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for membership and economic development activities and up to $60,000 to be forwarded to the Carroll County Watershed Authority as part of the agreement to grant the county’s tax receipts on appreciated values of homes in the lake area.
Budgetary departments have the following expenditures: General Fund $12,819,333, $1,907,479 for Solid Waste/ Sanitation; $71,362 for the Drug Fund; $3,698,549 for the Highway/Public Works Fund; $2,894,188 for the General Purpose School Fund; $1,477,860 for the School Transportation Fund; $642,110 for the General Debt Service Fund; and $23,700 for the Carroll County School Cafeteria Fund.
The beginning reserve fund balance is $12,717,582 and the end-of-year fund balance is estimated at $12,522,121, for a net difference of $195,461.
Mayor McBride said the county has two major expenditures planned totaling approximately $450,000 that affects the reserve account.
The first expenditure is the construction of an emergency operations center bunker for a dispatch center at the Carroll County Jail campus. It is estimated to cost $500,000 for the “hardened” facility. The county’s share of the cost is $200,000 after a $300,000 CDBG. It will be tornado-proof and will house the dispatchers for emergency services, the county’s fire department headquarters, and the emergency director’s office.
The second is a new roof on the County Office Complex at an estimated cost of $250,000.
Additionally at the July 18 meeting, commissioners will consider the issuance of a capital outlay note in an amount not to exceed $170,000 for the Carroll County Highway Department. It is to asphalt on Bennett Road and Baker Road.
Marty Hurley of Bruceton is recommended to be reappointed to a four-year term to the Carroll County Electric Board.
The final resolution to be considered is one to allow the Carroll County courts to increase the charge for the Carroll County Sheriff ’s Department to serve papers on individuals or entities . The present rate is $26 and the new rate is $40. General Assembly approved the fee increase to better cover the cost of delivering and serving court documents.
Commissioners convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Carroll County Office Complex. The public is invited to attend.
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Multiple Charges — Two Hollow Rock residents were arrested August 12 after they were found passed out in a car at a local convenience store. Patrolman Randy Kelley charged Byron David Bailey of 585 Cole Circle with DUI #1, driving on a revoked license, and contempt of court. Windy Gage Wilson, also of 585 Cole Circle, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent, simple possession of a schedule VI drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, and possession of a prohibited weapon. According to Kelley’s report, officers found Bailey and Wilson unconscious in a vehicle in the drive-thru lane at Huck’s Convenience Store in Huntingdon. Officers searched the two and the vehicle after a K-9 dog indicated the presence of illegal substances. Wilson was found to be in possession of 0.8 grams of meth, one marijuana joint, a glass pipe with meth residue, and a knife. A computer check revealed that Wilson had an active warrant for her arrest. Bailey, who was in the driver’s seat, was found to have a revoked license, as well as a court order to stay away from Wilson. Bailey was transported by ambulance to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Huntingdon because of his extremely inebriated condition.
Shoplifting — A Huntingdon man was arrested August 10 for allegedly attempting to steal an item from a local department store. Patrolman Seneca Butcher charged Zachary F. Farris of 1205 Westport Road with theft under $500. According to Butcher’s report, Farris had being held by Wal-Mart security when officers arrived at the store. A Wal-Mart representative told officers that he had observed Farris taking a drug testing kit out of its packaging and then trying to walk out of the store without paying for the item. Farris told officers that he had an upcoming meeting with his probation officer, and he wanted to make sure he could pass a drug test before he went to that meeting. The testing kit was valued at $21.92.
Multiple Charges — A Huntingdon man was arrested on multiple charges August 10 after officers found him passed out in a vehicle in the parking lot of a local business. Patrolman Paul Hugueley charged Cameron M. Orr of 175 Horn Lane with possession of methamphetamine with intent, possession of a schedule IV drug, DUI, violation of the implied consent law, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. According to Hugueley’s report, officers responded to Tractor Supply in Huntingdon after receiving a call about someone sleeping in a car. Officers found Orr asleep and unresponsive in the driver’s seat of the vehicle with all the doors locked. After numerous attempts to wake Orr, Orr finally opened a window enough for officers to gain entry. Hugueley reported that Orr could not stand without assistance and was unable to perform field sobriety tests. A search of Orr’s clothing yielded a loaded .22-caliber revolver, four prescription level pills without a prescription, and 0.7 grams of meth. Orr refused when asked to submit to a blood-alcohol test.
Evading Arrest — A McKenzie man was arrested July 17 after allegedly trying to flee from officers in a high-speed pursuit. Patrolman Seneca Butcher charged Adam Johnson of 1005 Jarrell Road with reckless driving, felony reckless endangerment, and felony evading arrest. Butcher reported that while running radar on Highway 22 South, he observed a vehicle driven by Orr traveling southbound about 15 mph under the speed limit. When Butcher pulled out behind the vehicle, it sped up, and when Butcher on his emergency lights, Orr continued to flee, running red lights and reaching speeds up to 128 mph. Officers discontinued pursuit as a matter of public safety. Orr, however, was later pulled over and arrest by Sheriff ’s deputies on August 21.
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SUDOKU 8-23-16
Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9×9 grid, broken down into nine 3×3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
See solution in next week’s edition.
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Lemonaki are in Croatia shooting their Summer 2017 collection. They will spend 2 weeks travelling along the Dalmatian coast, using beautiful Croatian landscapes as scenery for the best beachwear looks of the next summer season in South America. Lemonaki is shooting their campaign with Croatian beauty Helena Ivancic.
Some of the selected locations for the shoot in Croatia include Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Brela and Sakarun. Sun Gardens Dubrovnik and Radisson Blu Split have kindly offered their locations for the campaign.
Lemonaki is owned by Milena and Andrea Bakulic, two sisters of Croatian decent, who are proud to have the opportunity to come back to their origins and show the world the beauty of Croatia trough their work.
Milena and Andrea, who launched Lemonaki in 2002, had a passion for Brazilian fashion, photography, and beachwear, and were inspired by the beautiful Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to embark on this new business, bringing some of the fabulous Brazilian glam to the big city of Santiago de Chile.
In 2005 Lemonaki opened its first store in Santiago de Chile. Such a success they opened up their second store the following year (2006) in Puerto Valero, which is one the most visited resorts in Chile. Now Lemonaki has exclusivity with top luxury Brazilian beachwear brands on the market, making their store the most popular place to shop for every summer, vacation, and destination.
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Santiago, Chile.- This Wednesday the Chilean government officially ordered the creation of the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park, which protects San Félix and San Ambrosio islands –better known as Desventuradas. With is action, Chile has the largest marine park in the Americas and has tripled its protected oceanic areas.
“In times when oceans are hit by the overexploitation of species, pollution and phenomena such as climate change, the protection of these islands means a great step forward for oceans in Chile and the rest of the world”, praised Liesbeth van der Meer, executive director of Oceana Chile.
Under the International Conference Our Ocean, held in Valparaíso in October 2015, President Michelle Bachelet announced the establishment of the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park. This new fully protected zone has a surface of 300,035 square kilometers (186,433 square miles) and is designed as a no-take area where fishing and other extractive activities will be banned.
With the establishment of the Nazca-Desventuradas Park, Chile will not only have the largest marine park in the Americas, but it will also protect 12% of its marine surface area, accounting for a 4.4% increase.
Behind the proposal to create this marine park is an expedition conducted by National Geographic and Oceana in February 2013, led by a team of renowned national and international scientists who explored for the first time and with leading-edge technology one of the most pristine and wild places in South America.
Scientists found a unique ecosystem with no signs of human impact and with an outstanding 90% level of endemic species –i.e. that are only found there. Additionally, there is an abundance of algae forests and fish populations, like large tuna fish, yellow tail amberjacks, and deep water sharks, besides fragile deep-sea corals. An indicator of the exceptional health of these ecosystems are large-sized lobsters, with some individuals extending over more than one meter (3 feet) and weighing up to 8 kilograms (17 pounds).
After the expedition, a scientific report about the biodiversity in the Desventuradas was prepared, jointly with a proposal for the establishment of a large marine park surrounding the islands. This initiative was supported by the community in the Juan Fernández Archipelago.
After today’s publication of the decree, the next step is to prepare a management plan for this protected area, an action that will be accomplished by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca), the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) and the Ministries of the Environment and National Defense. The institutions in charge of monitoring will be Sernapesca and the Chilean Navy.
“The Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park is a great step forward to achieve Chile’s commitment under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. It is extremely important to protect ecologically relevant zones in Chile and for other countries to follow suit by establishing more protected areas that can promote the conservation and recovery of oceans and their resources,” finalized van der Meer.
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No more surprises for children in Chile: A new law bans chocolate Kinder Surprise eggs, which contain a plastic container with a little figurine or toy inside. The restriction states that companies cannot promote food items high in sugar or fats with “commercial hooks.”
Since those hooks include “toys, accessories, incentives or other similar items,” it’s not just the little chocolate eggs that are banned, but also McDonald’s original Happy Meals, which serve up a toy along with fries and Chicken McNuggets.
“The Happy Meal as it is today, from a nutritional perspective, is not ‘happy’. It has excessive salt, sugar, and saturated fats,” Tito Pizarro, the head of public policy at Chile’s Health Ministry, told local radio AND.
The fast food chain has reduced unhealthy ingredients like sugar and saturated fats in its children’s meals in Chile to comply with the new law and will thus continue to be sold.
That’s not the case with the Kinder Surprise eggs.
Fight the fat
Ferrero, the company that makes the Kinder eggs and distributes them across the world, is allegedly considering to take legal action against the ban of their product. Customers aren’t happy either.
“I really liked the candy that has the toys,” news agency Associated Press quotes 10-year-old Chilean Pablo Araya. “I collect the cars that come with the Kinder Surprise. I will miss it.”
The South American country introduced one of the strictest food labeling laws in the world and the chocolate egg landed on the chopping block. Chile isn’t the only country where the kid-targeted candy is prohibited.
It is for children like Araya that the new law was drawn up. Foods high in salt, sugar, saturated fats, and calories must now be clearly identified according to a strict catalogue, mustn’t be sold in schools and cannot be advertised to children younger than 14.
“This will be the most demanding law in the world as it follows a series of recommendations by the World Health Organization,” Paloma Cuchi, WHO’s regional representative, told the Associated Press.
Chile’s health ministry says that five of 10 children in the country are obese. One in three children under six is overweight.
No surprise in the US
The United States has its own problems with obesity and Kinder Surprise Eggs are banned here, too – but for a different reason. In 1938, the US passed the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. In section 402 (d), it says that confectionary is deemed “adulterated” and not to be sold if it contains non-nutritive objects.
The toy race cars or tiny hippo figurines inside the Kinder Surprise that children in other countries love so much are exactly what this act is talking about. Exceptions are only made for objects “of practical functional value to the confectionery product,” which obviously does not apply to little toys called Happy Hippos.
One worry is that children could choke on the toys. Once you see how the egg is set up, that seems somewhat unlikely. You have to peel back the wrapping to get to the chocolate egg, which easily splits into two halves. Inside is the hard-plastic capsule that contains the toy.
The US does actually enforce its “No Kinder Surprise” policy. In 1997, a candy importer in Chicago recalled 5,000 Kinder eggs “in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),” according to the CPSC website. Anyone bringing the prohibited chocolate into the country, even tourists, can be fined up to 2,500 dollars (2,260 Euros) per egg. Some travelers are still willing to take the risk for friends or family in the US – and even joke about their illegal activities.
“I myself have risked jail, huge fines, and lethal injection (maybe) to smuggle Kinder eggs to my niece in Philly, only to find out months later that she never bothered to open the package,” Simon Bone, a British journalist living in Germany, said.
Violence vs. chocolate
Many social media users have repeatedly pointed out how counter-intuitive it feels that chocolate eggs with toys are prohibited in a country that seems to freely hand out weapons to almost anyone who wants one.
In 2012, a gunman shot and killed 20 young children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. After that, the NGO “Moms demand action” decided it was “time to sound the alarm.” With a series of campaign photos, they also drew attention to the fact that Kinder Surprise eggs were far less lethal than assault rifles, yet the eggs were banned to protect children and guns weren’t.
“We wanted our ads to reflect the absurdity of our country’s current lax laws and weak regulation of guns,” the founder of the group Shannon Watts told online news aggregator The Huffington Post in 2013.
Since then, not much has changed. The US has seen several mass shootings since Sandy Hook, among them the worst in US history. And Kinder eggs are still prohibited.
Courtesy: Carla Bleiker – DW World
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Arturo Vidal has been called up by Chile ahead of a pair of upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Chile are currently in fourth place after six matches. They have ten points, while first place Uruguay have thirteen.
Having won the 2015 and 2016 Copa Americas, Chile will head to Russia 2018 as one of the competition’s favorites. With King Arturo being the driving force in the midfield, Chile could be the ones lifting the trophy in the World Cup Final.
It’s likely that Bayer Leverkusen’s Charles Aránguiz will have to withdraw from the team after his injury in their match with Borussia Mönchengladbach over the weekend. It’s an unfortunate blow for the forward, but it’s not yet known exactly how long he’ll be out. In his absence, more pressure will fall upon the shoulders of Alexis Sanches to do more for the Chileans.
Chile will play two World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay on September 1 and Bolivia on September 6.
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Chilean Communist Party Prepares for October Local Elections
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The Communist Party of Chile (PCCh) projected its platform toward October”s municipal elections, with a clear allignment with the government of Michelle Bachelet.
‘The process of reforms and transformations presently going on in the country cannot forget the demands and needs of the regions of Chile’, stressed the organization that is part of the government coalition New Majority.
In the press reléase it argues that all the advances made in taxes, electoral, educational, labor and public policies should benefit the millions of Chileans living in its regions.
‘It is essential to go forward with resolution in the initiatives and plans of decentralization, competence transfers, investments and regional projects, giving resolute steps toward greater democratización in the regions of Chile’, it noted.
It also indicates that all that Chile advances in social and economic aspects, in democratization, must be inclusive with the population and the regional situation.
‘In that there must be no mistake in the progressive, center and leftwing sectors’, it stressed.
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Italy; Residents Trapped, Major Damage Reported
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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck central Italy, collapsing buildings and leaving people trapped under rubble, Italian officials said.
The quake hit at 03:36 (01:36 GMT), 76 km (47 miles) southeast of the city of Perugia, at the very shallow depth of 10km (six miles), the USGS said.
The mayor of one town told Italian radio that “half the town is gone”.
In Rome, some buildings shook for 20 seconds, according to La Repubblica newspaper.
Amatrice’s mayor Sergio Perozzi told state-run RAI radio that the town had been badly damaged.
“The roads in and out of town are cut off. Half the town is gone. There are people under the rubble… There’s been a landslide and a bridge might collapse,” he said.
Italy’s Civil Protection agency described the earthquake as “severe”.
The quake was initially reported as being magnitude 6.4. It was followed by several powerful aftershocks, La Repubblica newspaper reported.
The USGS predicted the damage could be significant, based on data from previous quakes.
In 2009, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in the Aquila region, which was also felt in the Italian capital, left more than 300 dead.
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Cold Winds in MERCOSUR — Why Chile Must Pay Attention
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By Christian Scheinpflug
Recently, a row between the key members of MERCOSUR emerged. The trading bloc includes five full members – Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela — and (almost) five associate members: Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia on a steady path to membership. Mexico, Japan, and New Zealand hold only observer status.
Essentially, the troubles stem from Uruguay’s attempt to transfer the rotating presidency to Venezuela without consulting the other full members, as the statutes supposedly demand. Thus, Uruguay’s foreign minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa apparently received a visit from his Brazilian counterpart, who promised support in trade negotiations, granted Uruguay reconsiders transfer of power. As reported by MercoPress, Mr. Nin Novoa interpreted these actions as “bullying” and attempts of “buying Uruguay’s vote” to prevent Venezuela from taking the helm. These utterances caused enough dread in Brasilia to summon Uruguay’s ambassador to the foreign ministry, Itamaraty, and load him up with complaints.
Brazil and Argentina as currently the most potent right-wing governments in the Southern Cone, naturally object to a self-proclaimed socialist country taking on an important role, even if it’s just the rather insignificant MERCOSUR presidency, since President Maduro equally doesn’t conceal his loath for them. Such tensions amplify because right-wing governments feel emboldened by the so-called Pink Tide’s disappearance in a swamp of corruption scandals and collapsed raw material prices. On the surface, however, it’s about democracy, as Brazil’s foreign minister José Serra declares: “…a country that holds political prisoners can’t be described as a democratic country.”
But if democracy were the issue, Argentina should explain why it removed pictures of Chile’s former President Salvador Allende and Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez from the Pink House. After all, these were democratically elected, even repeatedly, no matter whether you agree with their politics. So, this one’s about ideological power play.
Venezuela represents a soft target in any case. Mr. Maduro’s Twitter account vividly shows how their propaganda aims to distort the situation. It’s so far removed not only from what even left media report, but also from what Venezuelans coming to Chile because of the desperation in their country tell me.
Confronting the row, Mr. Maduro doesn’t deploy diplomatic subtleties. He abrasively, almost comically, called Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay the “triple alliance of South America’s torturers.” Topping it of, Mr. Maduro termed Paraguay’s government a “corrupt and narcotics oligarchy,” even though these attributes rather apply to his network.
Maybe Mr. Maduro’s lashing out has triggered Uruguay to tone down and talk now of a “misunderstanding;” still, the key members insist that Venezuela doesn’t comply with MERCOSUR’s human rights commitments, making it unfit to lead.
As I write this, Chilean representatives seem not to have shown interest in getting involved. That’s sensible at this stage. As an associate member Chile can’t steer the process anyway. Furthermore, MERCOSUR constitutes just one of many trade agreements for Santiago, and certainly not the most significant. Still, Chile must pay attention, for independently of whether Venezuela leads MERCOSUR or not, the dispute holds potential for Chile to acquire a more solid position to traverse regional relations.
In case Caracas ascends to the presidency, Chile may feel some heat initially, because the post gives Venezuela a platform to which its ally Bolivia would hook on. Thus, La Paz may fire yet more aggressive rhetoric towards Santiago and worsen relations. This outcome would spark economic troubles as well, largely due to Mr. Maduro’s general ineptitude, but also the involvement of his military backers. Had they felt he doesn’t fit their purpose, they would have disposed of him long ago. I believe he knows that a MERCOSUR presidency carries perks to keep them happy.
In such a scenario, Chile couldn’t hope for trade bonanzas. Yet as key members would begin to turn their backs, Chile could offer to mediate between them and Venezuela. That probably wouldn’t make them all buddies, but it would soften the attacks on the Maduro presidency and so heighten Chile’s influence in Caracas — and diminish that of Bolivia. A short-term gain then, would be less abrasive rhetoric from Bolivia, but more importantly, Chile would in the long run improve its stand vis-a-vis two axes that are key to its regional relations. (These axes run from Lima via La Paz to Buenos Aires, and from La Paz via Caracas to Havanna.)
If, more likely, Venezuela skips the presidency, timing becomes paramount. In this case, Brazil would take the helm, triggering a rightward swing of the bloc that, too, would isolate Venezuela. Chile should watch to what degree that happens. At the right moment, it may offer Caracas to halt isolation by, for example, extracting some cheap yet favourable declarations from the others, or perhaps food trades. In return, Caracas would have to discipline La Paz. If Mr. Maduro’s government objects, Chile could still join Venezuela’s adversaries and push for more isolation, but always offering a way out via mediation. In addition to increased influence in the Southern Cone, this approach would also show Bolivia some limits, which Chile hasn’t achieved for a long time. Working the fundamental mechanics of politics — reward compliance, punish defiance — could do wonders.
Chile had offered such mediation before. I laud these initiatives. If balanced right, a socialist government presiding over a capitalist economy carries some potential in ideologically divided Latin America. Thus, although such a constellation may harm integrity domestically (but nothing the system couldn’t survive), more complex manoeuvring in the international/regional sphere becomes possible.
Unfortunately, Chile doesn’t seem to have fully exploited past attempts, partially due to its liberal, politically correct let’s-all-be-brothers outlook, ignoring the power dynamics in its vicinity. Uruguay, for example, seems to better understand such dynamics, as ex-President Mujica’s support for Argentina’s interests in the Falklands as well as for Bolivia’s in the Atacama enabled Uruguay to gain more leverage than either its military or economy would warrant.
The greatest mistake Chile could make is to remain passive. Timing and determination must prevail to make the MERCOSUR issue work and enhance its ability to manage the urgent conflict with Bolivia, as well as the coming ones over Antarctica and the South Atlantic. The winds in the inter-American system don’t naturally blow fortune towards Santiago.
Christian wrote his thesis on the Anglo-Chilean alliance during the Falklands War. He works as analyst and editor, and lives in Santiago de Chile. Follow him on Twitter @ChrScheinpflug
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Chilean President's Approval Plunges to Lowest Since Return to Democracy
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The approval ratings of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s government plunged to just 15 percent in a poll published on Friday, the lowest of any leader since the country’s 1990 return to democracy.
Center-left Bachelet, who ruled in 2006-2010 and then returned for another four years in 2014, enjoyed sky-high ratings after her first term, and promised more radical policies to tackle inequality and poor education in her second term.
But her reputation is in tatters and her reform program is stalling after a series of blows. A fall in the copper price has hit government income, and a series of high-profile scandals involving corrupt or dubious practices by politicians across the spectrum has destroyed trust.
Some 50 percent of Chileans think that “almost all” politicians are involved in corruption, according to the CEP national opinion survey, up from 14 percent 10 years ago. Chile has traditionally been a country with relatively low levels of corruption and little tolerance for it.
Bachelet secured tax reform in the first year that has helped pay for changes to education, and tweaked the electoral system, but other aspects of her pledged reform drive that would have been ambitious at the best of times have struggled.
Pensions reform, initially shunted to the side, is now being tackled after protests in recent weeks put it back on the agenda.
Labor reform was gutted by a court after right-wing opposition and, like the recently revamped tax reform, has caused confusion regarding its implementation.
Changes to the constitution, seen as a low priority in the poll, won’t happen until the next government.
And even her flagship education reform is considered lacking by an active student movement. It has sparked protests that often turn violent and college sit-ins, to the disapproval of many Chileans.
Some 59 percent think Bachelet has governed worse than expected, and only 3 percent think she has done better, the poll showed.
However, there is little comfort for the opposition, which has also had consistently low approval ratings.
One of the likely candidates to run in 2017 will be Bachelet’s center-right predecessor, Sebastian Pinera – but only 14 percent of Chileans said they would like him to be the next president in the CEP poll.
Around 62 percent did not express a preference.
The CEP survey interviewed 1,416 people between July 9 and Aug. 7, and had a margin of error of 3 percentage points. (Agencies/Web Desk)
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Codelco in 'fragile' situation as it makes loss
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World no. 1 copper miner Codelco produced more copper in the first half of 2016 than a year ago, but made a financial loss, and the chief executive said on Friday that the company position was “extremely fragile.”
The Chilean state-owned firm produced 843,000 tonnes of copper in the first half, up 1.4 percent, and made a pretax loss of $97 million, it reported Friday.
Even though direct cash costs fell 9 percent to $1.275 per pound of copper compared to a year ago, the copper price is down over 20 percent, continuing a slide sparked by cooling demand in top buyer China.
That has complicated the scenario enormously for Codelco, which gives all its profits back to the state and relies on capitalization and some debt issuance to fund its operations.
“We are playing on the edge,” Chief Executive Nelson Pizarro said at a press conference following the release of results. Earlier this week he raised eyebrows in Chile after he said at a mining forum that “there is no money, not one damn peso.”
In order to maintain output at its tapped-out mines, Codelco has been betting on multi-billion dollar expansion projects, but the economic scenario has forced it to scale back some of those plans.
Two of those projects – to take century-old Chuquicamata underground and build a new crushing plant at Andina – were progressing according to plan, said Pizarro on Friday.
But another plan, to expand Radomiro Tomic, was being redesigned, as it was not as profitable as the other projects, he added.
Although the overall result in the first half was a loss, the company did make a $54 million profit in the second quarter, and Pizarro expressed hope that the price of copper had at least stabilized.
“If (the copper price) can do what we think, we will end this year positively,” he said.
“We are in a situation of unstable equilibrium. Our challenge is to produce more with less.”
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Andino Suns: singing social injustice
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Canada-based band Andino Suns are starting to make a name for themselves but their ultimate goal is making it big in Chile — the land of their forefathers.
A band with strong Chilean ties and spearheaded by the nephew of presidential candidate Michelle Bachelet is making waves in Canada with songs inspired by both past and present social injustices.
Andino Suns frontman, 37 year old Andrés Dávalos — whose father is brother to Bachelet’s ex-husband Jorge Leopoldo Dávalos — was born and raised in Canada’s province of Saskatchewan following his parents’ forced exile in the wake of Chile’s 1973 coup.
However, Andrés and his older brothers Pablo and Antonio — who are also in the six-man band — remain very much in touch with their Latin American roots after being brought up in a household entrenched in Chilean culture.
“If you grow up in a house with parents who’ve been exiled from Chile they tend to hold onto everything Chilean,” Andrés explained. “Walking into our house is like being in Chile — even more than Chile itself sometimes — I know more about the country’s politics and music scene than many Chileans.”
As children the brothers were encouraged to play Andean instruments such as the charango and zampoña by their father, a teacher who was imprisoned for 18 months for his socialist beliefs during the dictatorship.
“We are a musical family,” Andrés said. “My dad made us play Chilean songs from a blue song book when we were younger. Even though my brothers are eight and nine years older than me we all played together. It was a way of connecting with home. My parents really suffered, they really missed Chile — my mum didn’t even get to say goodbye to her father who died after they were exiled.”
The band formed five years ago and aside from the Dávalos brothers includes Andrés Palma — also of Chilean descent — brothers of Norwegian lineage Erik and Leif Mehlsen and Canadian Brian Warren.
Andino Suns describe their music as a fusion of “Andean, Tropical and Western instruments” to “deliver an inspirational message full of justice, hope, freedom and love.”
Two years ago they recorded their first self-titled album, the lyrics of which are in Spanish. Despite the fact that their audience is generally English speaking the band enjoys an increasingly loyal following and is attracting interest wherever they play in Canada.
The band’s second album, entitled “It’s Time to Rise,” due to be released in May 2014, is being made with the US$10,000 they received after winning a competition created by Canada’s Rawlco Radio station. Andino Suns beat off competition from other bands in the Saskatchewan Province, impressing an independent panel of judges with their unique and passionate sound.
SaskMusic (The Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association) also funded the band to develop their first music video “Cantando el Pajaro” — released in October. “It’s Time to Rise” will be written in both English and Spanish and will include Cuban and Spaghetti Western influences.
“We don’t want to put ourselves in a corner by saying we are just Andino because there are so many aspects to our music,” Andrés said. “Our live show is pumping with energy but one of the problems playing in a Caucasian environment is that people might not immediately identify with our music because they probably won’t understand the lyrics. So this is what we are trying to address with the second album — we don’t want to lose the Spanish because there are many Latinos in Canada and they are listening — but by writing half of the songs in English hopefully we will connect with the English-speaking Canadians as well.”
Many social issues run through the band’s catalogue. “Weichafe (Warrior)” from the first album is an instrumental track dedicated to the struggles of the Mapuche who represent the largest indigenous group in Chile and are currently campaigning for the restitution of their ancestral lands. Another track, “Pescadores,” details the hardships of independent fishermen throughout Chile.
“The song focuses on the fact that seven families pretty much own the entire fishing in Chile and they are pushing out the smaller, local fisherman — my dad is singing at the end of this song. Many of our songs touch upon past and present social injustices,” Andrés said.
The Dàvalos brothers are closer to their mother’s side of the family who they visit in Chile during holidays. Though they also occasionally keep in touch with their cousins from their father’s side, they are not particularly close to the former President Bachelet herself. However, they have nothing but admiration for her and believe in what she stands for.
“Her story is amazing, she is an extraordinary woman and very smart. We admire her and Chileans love her outside of Chile. She has done some great things but I don’t have a relationship with her,” Andrés said.
“However, we are aware that our vague link to Bachelet might draw some Chilean people to us. I am a leftist, my family are leftist, the music we listen to is leftist — our music is not intended for right-wing Chileans,” he continued.
The ultimate goal of Andino Suns is to play in Chile but making a name for themselves in Canada is their main priority at the moment. Each of the band members holds down a job during the week — Andrés is a policy analyst for the Canadian government — so finding a balance between family life and pursuing their dreams is an everyday task.
Their hard work is paying off though. After releasing their first video in October, Aldino Suns’ popularity has risen and they have been invited to headline the Coldsnap Festival in Canada’s British Columbia at the beginning of next year.
“We have never played in Chile — that is the biggest dream ever — we are trying to find a way of reaching the people there with our music. Traveling from the North to the South playing along the way is the dream,” Andrés explained.
“As a band we are rational and understand that the music industry is cutthroat but we are chipping away, making baby steps towards our goal. We are getting some buzz. I feel that if you stop dreaming your soul dies so we are continuing to work hard and make the most of opportunities. Hopefully one day, after a lot of hard work, we will make it to Chile,” he said.
By George Nelson ([email protected])
Copyright 2013 – The Santiago Times
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Folk-pop prodigy Francisca Valenzuela returns to Chile
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Chile’s ‘princess of pop’ arrived in Chile at the turn of a millennium as a musical prodigy, and is famed today as one of the country’s most loved rock-pop fusion artists.
Congratulations to Michelle Donahue and Jagad-Guru Das who won The Santiago Times’ competition and two tickets to see Francisca Valenzuela will be playing at Centro Cultural Amanda. Please contact [email protected] so we can send your electronic tickets.
Born in 1987 in San Francisco, California to well-respected Chilean scientists, Francisca has at only 26 years of age established herself as an internationally known rock-pop singer, songwriter and composer. Her songs can be characterized just as easily by classical tunes and socially-conscious lyrics as by popular rock with a humoros tinge.
By the age of ten Valenzuela was already beginning to master the art of classic guitar, piano and music composition. By 14 she had published two poetry collections, “Abejorros/Madurar” in Spanish and “Defenseless Waters,” in English. Her works were praised by fellow Chilean writer Isabel Allende.
“Incredibly, these introspective and dreamy poems are written by a girl on the verge of puberty,” Allende comments in the book “Defenseless Waters.” “Francisca Valenzuela is a natural poet.”
After life in San Francisco, Chile was an initial shock for the young musician whose modern surroundings were exchanged for a country that she described to Spanish magazine RubyStar as “chauvinistic ,“ “hypocritical” and “conservative.” Nonetheless, she has hope for Chile’s future.
“I think new generations are changing Chile dramatically, it’s coming to light,” Francisca said. “[It’s] leaving behind the outdated vision that was prevalent in traditional society.”
Described by TV presenter Rafael Araneda as the “princess of pop,” the 26-year-old writes all of the music she performs. Alongside Prince and Björk, one of her most influential musical idols is the Nueva Canción legend, Violeta Parra.
Her first two singles, “Peces (Fish)” and “Dulce (Sweet)” were both well received upon their release in 2006, with “Dulce” climbing its way up to number two in the Chilean charts and setting Valenzuela up as a musical success. “Peces” was voted one of the best 100 songs of 2006 by Rolling Stone.
Valenzuela’s debut album, “Muérdete La Lengua (Bite Your Tongue)” became a Gold record shortly after its release in 2007.
The album “Buen Soldado (Good Soldier)” followed in March 2011, going one better than the previous LP and gaining Valenzuela platinum certification in her native country.
In 2011 Francisca was invited to perform with in the “The Pop Festival” — organized by Shakira — alongside Irish rock band U2, and performed at Lollapalooza Chile and Cannes Film Festival.
Francisca Valenzuela will be entertaining the crowds at Centro Cultural Amanda on Nov. 8 in an intimate concert. For a chance to win tickets to the event, see our competition below.
By Mimi Yagoub ([email protected])
Copyright 2013 – The Santiago Times
To enter the competition, simply comment at the bottom of this page telling us what your favorite Francisca Valenzuela song is. The best two comments will win each win two free tickets to see Francisca Valenzuela live in concert.
The contest closes at midnight on Thursday, Nov. 7. Winners will be announced Friday at 9 a.m on this article, and also on Twitter @SantiagoTimes
For more information contact: [email protected] or visit the event’s webpage.
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Chile President's Approval Rating Falls to All-time Low
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Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s approval rating fell to an all-time low in June amid widening student unrest, the resignation of her Cabinet chief and a sluggish economy, a survey by pollster GfK Adimark showed Wednesday.
Her support slumped to 22 percent in June, down from 24 percent in May. It was the lowest level for any president since Adimark started the polling series in 2006, when Bachelet first assumed that office for a four-year term.
In June, Interior Minister Jorge Burgos, who also led the Cabinet, resigned after policy disputes, while a student protest ended with violent confrontations with police.
Widespread unease over meager economic growth and a rising jobless rate have also weighed on how residents viewed Bachelet, who took office for a second term in 2014.
The survey polled 1,064 people from June 3 to 30, with a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
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Forbes article warns Bachelet could end Chile’s ‘economic miracle’
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US magazine runs controversial opinion piece warning of ‘radical’ reforms if Bachelet is elected, despite Wall Street predicting ‘no major surprises’ from the former president.
On the brink of Chile’s presidential elections, U.S. business magazine Forbes has published an article warning voters that electing Michelle Bachelet of the Socialist Party (PS) would put an end to the Chilean “economic miracle.”
Published last Monday and written by Chilean El Mercurio columnist and executive director for the free market think-tank Fundación para el Progreso, Axel Kaiser, the article entitled “Is this the end of the Chilean economic miracle?” comes despite a recent J.P. Morgan Latin America Equity Research report saying it was “positively surprised” with the former president’s “moderate” policy platform. The opinion piece sparked both anger and bemusement among some Chilean commentators and political scientists — and even one Forbes editor.
Describing November’s vote as potentially “the most important election” since that which brought about the return of democracy in 1990, the article praises the right-wing Independent Democratic Union (UDI) candidate Evelyn Matthei, while citing some conservative opponents who accuse the former president Bachelet’s of “following the populist path” of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez.
“For the first time in more than two decades, the Chilean people will choose between two opposing economic and social projects,” the article reads. “On the one hand, the center right candidate Evelyn Matthei promises to continue Chile along the successful economic path of the last decades. And on the other hand, former president Michelle Bachelet’s new socialist platform promises to make radical changes to the current Chilean economic system.”
Though the article was run as an Op-Ed piece, it was personally endorsed by Forbes CEO and Editor-in chief Steve Forbes, who wrote of his concern for the “free market bastion” via Twitter.
Uh oh! Free market bastion Chile may fall to socialism, which will delight Pres. Obama. http://t.co/TlG1rXZo7v @AXELKAISER @Forbes — Steve Forbes (@SteveForbesCEO) October 29, 2013
Forbes could not be reached for comment by The Santiago Times, however it appears not everyone in his staff shared that enthusiasm — Forbes Asia editor Tim Ferguson was among the dozens to leave comments on the article questioning the author’s argument.
“This may be addressed in the long stream of earlier comments here, but it would be useful for the author to address why Bachelet’s second government would be strikingly different from her first, which falls in the period he describes as more free-market,” the comment reads.
Others questioned the depiction of Chile’s presidential race — which includes nine candidates — as one between two opposing ideologies as simplistic and misleading, accusing the author of drawing erroneous links to another former PS leader, Salvador Allende, who was ousted in a bloody coup in 1973.
“This is an embarrassingly biased, simplistic and frankly idiotic account of the current Chilean situation,” wrote María Berríos, sociologist from the Universidad de Chile. “To base the current election on the dichotomy Allende government vs. Dictatorship and their ‘corresponding’ economic models, is like basing the Republican / Democrats differences on Cold War issues, or tracing the recent impasse as an aftermath of the Bay of Pigs crisis. Frankly ridiculous and sadly poor editorial criteria. Not even liberal, just dumb.”
Guillermo Larraín, an economics professor of the Universidad de Chile also rejected Kaiser’s claims that a second Bachelet administration would pursue a more radical agenda then the first, which ran from 2006-2010.
“From the perspective of a developed country, Michelle Bachelet’s program is completely mainstream,” Larraín told The Santiago Times. “[Her reforms] are not extravagant, they are entirely moderate … I don’t see the radicalism of which [Kaiser] speaks.”
Kaiser responded to his critics in an interview with The Santiago Times, qualifying his article and elaborating on why he sees a second Bachelet term as posing a threat to the country’s economic stability.
“I was not saying that if Michelle Bachelet is elected, which is the most likely outcome, then we will necessarily have an end in the Chilean economic miracle,” he said. “What I said was that if Michelle Bachelet was elected and all these ideas to create a massive welfare state in Chile, to increase taxations on corporations, to replace the current constitution and to intervene in the educational system, to overtake it by the government, and so on and so forth are implemented … then we will see the end of the Chilean economic miracle, there’s no question about it.”
Kaiser said that these reforms would weaken the country’s institutions, but provided one caveat.
“This question is: will she do this when she’s elected, or will she follow a more moderate path?” he said.
While Kaiser’s fear is that Bachelet will implement radical campaign promises, some on Wall Street expressed relief that she has not swayed drastically from an established policy path and that her program holds “no major surprises.”
Authors of a recent report by leading equity researcher J.P. Morgan were relatively positive in their assessment of Bachelet’s recently announced policy platform.
Though not endorsing all her social policies, the report applauded her economic policies, noting its emphasis on economic growth and “pro-market ideas.”
“Despite not having a concrete action plan behind some of the ideas, it does address the concepts of: Increasing potential GDP growth, focus on innovation, fiscal responsibility (with the goal of returning to structural balance in 2018), promoting new electricity generation projects, among others,” the report reads.
Larraín went further, arguing Bachelet’s proposed economic reforms mirror those made years ago by developed nations that, far from being damaging, would be required to give new impetus to the Chilean economy.
“In no case [would Bachelet’s reforms impede foreign investment], on the contrary what they would do is generate conditions to give a new impulse to development for the next 25 years,” he said. “That is, over the last 25 years, Chile experienced a very important period of growth and development, but what we’ve seen in the last few years is an exhaustion of this process.”
For Sergio Micco, political science professor at Universidad de Chile, another key flaw in Kaiser’s argument was that, while it praised the reducing poverty and increasing per-capita income, it did not address the high levels of inequality he argues has been generated by the country’s economic growth.
“The Chilean model has been successful in obtaining economic growth and reducing poverty, but failed to redistribute the fruits of the natural resources,” Micco told The Santiago Times. “If Michelle Bachelet doesn’t undertake social and economic changes, Chile’s miraculous economic growth, as well as its social peace and political stability, could be at risk. Therefore, the reasoning should be the exact opposite of what [Kaiser argues].”
Tackling economic equality is a challenge the secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Angel Gurría issued to Chile during a recent visit to the country.
In a speech made in Santiago on Oct. 23, Gurría praised Chile’s economic performance, attributing it to sound macroeconomic policies, inflation control and a consolidation of of a healthy financial sector, though warned that more needed to be done to combat woeful equality levels.
“Despite the progress it has made, Chile still presents some glaring inequalities,” Gurría said. “In fact, Chile displays the greatest inequality gap in the OECD, together with Mexico. The average income of the wealthiest 10 percent in these two countries is 27 times that of the poorest 10 percent, in other words, a ratio of 27 to 1. By contrast, the OECD average is around 10 to 1.”
By Clémence Douchez-Lortet ([email protected])
Copyright 2013 — The Santiago Times
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Santiago International Film Festival Comes To An End After Week of fantastic shows
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U.S. : Early Chilean avocados help overcome supply challenges
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Eco Farms sales director Gahl Crane says tight supply periods from Mexico have reinforced the importance of sourcing from diverse origins. Guacamole-shutterstock_256536637 – npanorama
He says there have been a lot of “ups and downs” this year for avocados but overall returns have been good for growers while supermarkets were still content with pricing and sizing.
“For us as a company we’re pretty diverse between foodservice and retail, so we have a nice balance ourselves,” he tells www.freshfruitportal.com.
“Even with Mexico being the market leader they still had some supply challenges, and California was really able to step in to fill those needs and supply supermarkets throughout the country.
“I think specifically this year it really showed the industry and specifically large retailers how important it is to have strong connections to California avocado packers and shippers due to the fact that it can sometimes be the only fruit available to pick up the flack when other countries are falling short of supply.”
More recently, he says rain has affected supply out of Mexico, and the ‘Flora Loca’ volume hasn’t been as large as expected.
“Overall it seems to be a little bit more stable but we are seeing prices going up once again,” he says.
“A few months ago we saw US$60 prices and there’s nothing that’s going to stop that happening again, which is not exactly good for the industry.”
Eco Farms also sources early season Chilean avocados from Exportadora El Parque, bringing in first shipments in the week of Aug. 15. This is not a new development for the company, but it goes to show how a diversified supply platform can pay off in tight times.
“The general [Chilean] season is used to getting started mid-to-late September, but with the particular location of these groves, most of the fruit is ready with very good dry weight.
“We brought it in early-to-mid August – this is not atypical but market conditions are a little bit different to previous years.
“We are doing what it takes to cover our chain stores and cover our retailers who have been so loyal to us and to the category.
“That’s part of our global strategy, bringing it in from Peru weekly, bringing it in from Chile; that’s par for the course for us, but for sure it’s given us an advantage to be able to offer an additional country of origin in a challenging time like this.”
The Chilean perspective
Exportadora El Parque commercial manager Cristóbal Iglesis says the start to the season has gone very well.
“We started shipping a month ago, as soon as we started to have fruit with more than 23% dry material; fruit which is in the higher parts of our fields. We began the season in week 28 with simultaneous shipments to the United States and Europe.
He says the gap in large-sized fruit supplies from Mexico was a key driver of sending earlier to the United States, mainly because the country’s Flor Loca variety was concentrated in 60, 70 and 84 counts, bringing about an “excellent trade alternative” for 36, 40 and 50 counts from Chile.
“Mexico was very concentrated in small sizes and we started with a harvest of large sizes. The trading window for our avocados was very clear,” Iglesis says.
He says spot prices are offering the best prices at the moment, but how long this will last depends 100% on Mexico.
He expects the company to export 11,000 metric tons (MT) of Hass avocados, or around 520 containers, with Europe set to receive 60-70% and the U.S. 10-20%; other destinations include Argentina, China and Central America.
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Sampaoli: our world cup starts Friday
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Ahead of their Wembley showdown, The Santiago Times analyzes Chile and England’s squads as managers make final preparations and players fight for a place at Brazil 2014.
Manager Jorge Sampaoli could barely have picked a more ambitious run-in of international friendlies ahead of the World Cup 2014.
The Chilean national team has spent the past week training in London ahead of its game against England on Friday. The match is the first in a round of two friendlies that will also see the side travel to Canada for another major test when it faces Brazil on Wednesday. A game against Germany has also been agreed for March in what will be the side’s last game before a final squad is selected for the 2014 World Cup.
Kieran McGrath and George Forrester will be reporting live for The Santiago Times at Wembley on Friday. They weigh up both teams’ chances ahead of Chile’s first game in England for 15 years.
Kieran McGrath: it’s time to take Chile seriously
With the scheduling of these three games against some of the biggest names in international football, it is clear that Chile is keen to test its strength against top opponents ahead of the tournament in Brazil. However, although La Roja will be the underdogs in all these games, its form has been excellent of late and the momentum it has been gathering could lead to some shock results.
Chile secured automatic qualification to the World Cup last month, finishing third place in the South American group after an impressive run of results. Only a second half meltdown in its draw with Colombia blights its recent run of form, but despite this rare blip in focus, Chile still remains unbeaten in ten games, a streak that includes impressive draws against Spain and Brazil.
Despite his side’s recent success Chile’s manager, Jorge Sampaoli, is adamant that the game against England marks his side’s first major test in assessing its development ahead of the World Cup.
“My way of thinking is that the World Cup starts on Friday,” Sampaoli told La Tercera. “Our preparation indicates that we have to play thinking we are playing in the World Cup. Competing against powers like England and Brazil means that we are going to play rivals who do not commit errors.”
Sampaoli’s cautious approach to the game against England may have been influenced by the loss of Arturo Vidal who has had to pull out of the game due to a thigh injury. The Juventus playmaker has been the driving force behind Chile’s swashbuckling style of play and, as the side’s captain, he will certainly be missed.
However, Alexis Sánchez, the Barcelona winger who is perhaps Chile’s other major superstar in attack, was in far less of a reverential mood when asked about his opponents.
“I don’t think England can win the World Cup,” Sánchez told the Daily Express. “They have some very good players but are probably not at the level where they can beat the best.”
Sánchez also suggested that English players lack the resilience to win major tournaments.
“We are a tougher team than England,” Sánchez said. “The problem for teams like England is that everything is so easy for them. I used to wash cars for such little money, just so I had enough money to buy my football boots. When you are at academies like Manchester United and Arsenal then everything is just given to you.”
Sánchez will lead the attack against England alongside Eduardo Vargas and Jean Beausejour, a player who has been in the English league for the last five years but who is yet to break into the Chilean starting eleven.
Matías Fernández is also expected to replace the injured Jorge Valdivia while Marcelo Díaz, an integral part of the Basel side that has been this year’s surprise package in the Champions League, will start in place of the injured Vidal.
Charles Aránguiz will complete the three man midfield in what looks to be a set-up designed to challenge England with speed and skill on the counterattack. Gary Medel, a player who has earned plaudits since his move to the English Premier League side Cardiff, will also lead the defense.
It is perhaps too early to say what kind of credentials both sides will bring to the World Cup in 2014 and Sampaoli’s caution may be a more measured approach than Sánchez’s criticism, but should Chile get something from this result it will send a statement of intent that it is time for them to be taken seriously among the world’s best.
George Forrester: the owl and the tiger
For Chile, this match presents itself not just as a warm-up game for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil (although it will be invaluable in that respect) but also as a golden opportunity to cement itself as one of international football’s heavyweights. Chile’s manager Jorge Sampaoli has no qualms in embracing that tag, claiming that his team has no reason to be intimidated by reputations, but instead will play without fear, much in the way “La Roja’s” incarnation under Marcelo Bielsa did in 2010 — enthralling the footballing world in the process.
“It’s safe to say that Chile are contenders,” Sampaoli told The Guardian. “History says that in World Cups people always list the same favourites and names, but we will be as competitive as possible. We will not change how we play. We will not allow ourselves to be modified by our opponents. We have to want it more than opponents, to surpass them in spirit. We will go ’mano a mano’ against anyone. Our idea is to surprise opponents who are used to having opponents play against them in a certain way.”
It is not difficult to look at Chile and England’s respective managers and see two men on opposite sides of the spectrum, both in terms of tactics and personality. While Sampaoli prowls the touchline like a caged tiger, bellowing instructions at his charges and not allowing an inch of complacency, Roy Hodgson has more the air of a perched owl, leaving much of the gesticulating to his assistants Gary Neville and Ray Lewington.
Behind the scenes, though, Hodgson is every bit as meticulous as his counterpart in the Chilean dugout, and he has moulded England into a defensively solid unit to be reckoned with. The man from Croydon has hardly displayed a penchant for free-flowing attacking play throughout his many years in the game and this side is no different, with England at times looking functional at best. Hodgson was the target of particular criticism after a dour 0-0 draw away at Ukraine in September.
Despite a perhaps worrying amount of draws in World Cup qualification against teams it was expected to beat, England proved ruthless against the group’s minnows Moldova and San Marino, ranked 96th and 207th respectively, picking up 12 valuable points and conceding no goals in the process. Still, England had to wait until its last fixture, against Poland, to confirm its participation in World Cup 2014, with an impressive 2-0 win. The rise of Tottenham’s Andros Townsend adds direct play from England’s right flank, and prolific Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge’s partnership with Wayne Rooney shows signs of great promise.
For Friday’s match up with Chile, however, England’s squad has been ravaged by injury, with captain Steven Gerrard (fellow midfield veteran Frank Lampard will lead the team out at Wembley in his place), Kyle Walker and the aforementioned Sturridge just a few examples. Bizarrely, the squad also had to abandon their usual pre-match base, St George’s Park, over concerns that a stomach virus was spreading through the facility. Fortunately, Hodgson’s men seemed to have escaped the illness. Nonetheless, England’s team on Friday night is likely to be somewhat experimental affair, with goalkeeper Fraser Forster and Southampton duo Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez in line to make debut appearances for their country. Hodgson also sees the match, as well as next week’s encounter against Germany, as an opportunity to test some promising youngsters, such as Phil Jones, Jack Wilshere and Ross Barkley, against world class opposition.
Predictions
Forrester: England 1-2 Chile. “I think England may underestimate Chile and that, combined with England’s recent injury problems, means ‘La Roja’ really has the chance to send out a message in this game.”
Angus McNeice: England 3-1 Chile. “Chile will surprise England and score first, but ‘La Roja’ has proven unable to hold its nerve while in the lead against top opposition three times already this year.”
McGrath: England 2-2 Chile. “But football will be the winner (and other football cliches).”
By George Forrester and Kieran McGrath ([email protected])
Copyright 2013 – The Santiago Times
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U.S. authorities say Latin America’s largest airline has agreed to some $22 million in civil and criminal fines in connection with a scheme to pay bribes to end a labor strike in Argentina a decade ago.
Chile-based carrier LATAM will pay $12.75 million to the U.S. Justice Department and $9.4 million including interest to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The penalties stem from an investigation into payments made in 2006 by LAN airlines, which merged with Brazil’s TAM in 2012 to create LATAM.
The Justice Department said in a Monday statement that LAN had entered into a “fictitious $1.15 million consulting agreement with an advisor to the Secretary of Argentina’s Ministry of Transportation.” It said no consulting services were provided and the money was funneled to union officials.
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Nearly thirty years after an international treaty banned the use of chlorofluorocarbons, the Antarctic ozone hole is finally starting to heal. By mid to late century, it should be fully recovered.
“This is a reminder that when the world gets together, we really can solve environmental problems,” said Susan Solomon, an atmospheric chemist at MIT. “I think we should all congratulate ourselves on a job well done.”
Solomon is lead author on a study published today in Science, which presents the clearest evidence yet that the Antarctic ozone hole is showing signs of long-term recovery. The researchers attribute this to the 1987 Montreal Protocol, which banned the use of chlorinated compounds in refrigerator coolants and aerosols, after scientists learned that these chemicals were making their way into the stratosphere and wreaking havoc on Earth’s ozone layer.
Scientists have been monitoring the Antarctic ozone hole, which opens every year in late August or early September and reaches its full size by October, since the 1980s. The size of the ozone hole varies widely from year to year, because the chemical reactions that destroy ozone are highly sensitive to changes in sunlight, temperature, and stratospheric cloud cover. For researchers interested in tracking ozone recovery, the challenge lies in pulling a faint signal out of a noisy background.
This problem piqued the interest of Solomon and her co-authors last October, when the ozone hole reached a record size of 23 million square kilometers; some 20 percent larger than the previous year. “This was very unexpected, and we thought that the reason might have to do with volcanoes,” Solomon said, explaining that the aerosols released during volcanic eruptions contribute to polar stratospheric clouds, creating additional surface area for ozone-destroying reactions to occur.
Sure enough, the team was able to show that a string of eruptions at the Calbuco volcano in Chile widened the spring ozone hole. But they discovered something else, too. “We learned that September is not nearly as variable in weather as October, and that it’s less sensitive to volcanic activity,” Solomon said.
This got the researchers thinking that September may be the best month for teasing out subtle signs of ozone recovery. So they assembled September records from 2000 to 2015, including data on the rate at which the ozone hole opens, its average size and depth, meteorological conditions and volcanic activity.
“We found that because there is less chlorine in the atmosphere, the ozone hole is opening about ten days later than it used to,” Solomon said. “That has a huge effect on the September average.” Overall, Solomon’s analysis showed that the September ozone hole has shrunk by an average of 4.5 million square kilometers since 2000.
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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Claudio Bravo must wait to make his Manchester City debut as he prepares to watch his new club’s home Premier League game with West Ham United on Sunday (Monday in Manila) from the stands at the Etihad Stadium.
The Chilean goalkeeper has completed the formalities over his reported £17 million ($22 million, 19 million euros) move to the Premier League, but his lack of training with his new team means manager Pep Guardiola has not considered him for a starting place.
That will almost certainly mean more frustration for unwanted England keeper Joe Hart, who has been told he can leave the club, with Willy Caballero poised to keep his starting place, as he has done in the opening two league games under Guardiola.
“He’s fit but he’s not going to play this weekend,” said Guardiola of Bravo.
Guardiola, who will be seeking to make it five wins from five competitive games with City, said Bravo fitted the bill for him as a goalkeeper and added Chilean players have as a rule flourished under his guidance.
“He has experience, anticipates situations not in the box, in front of the box, good in the build-up plays, quick under the posts, he is a good player for us,” said Guardiola.
“I was lucky to have under my command Chilean players like Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal before and now Claudio Bravo. I spoke to Claudio and he’s going to be a good player for us.
“I had a good experience with my previous Chilean players and I expect to have it with Claudio as well.
“And with the goalkeeper with more than 100 caps for the national team and a team that can compete with Argentina or Brazil he’s a really good asset for us.”
Shirt-pulling warning
Guardiola has almost a fully-fit squad from which to choose, with 30 players having taken part in training on Friday.
His only absentee is teenage striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who suffered a minor hamstring problem in the midweek win over Steaua Bucharest that will sideline him for two weeks.
One area where Guardiola wants his players to pay more attention to is in being mindful of the new rules over shirt-pulling in the penalty area.
“The referees came here and spoke to the players about the new rules so they know that,” said Guardiola.
“But we are going to speak to the players again, I don’t know what is going on, if it is happening more often, more times than it did.”
Slaven Bilic’s West Ham will head north still smarting from their premature exit from the Europa League at the hands of Astra Giurgiu.
A repeat of last season’s victory at the Etihad Stadium will provide a timely lift, as will the imminent arrival of Juventus striker Simon Zaza.
“It is a boost,” Bilic said of Zaza.
“It was our plan for a long time now to get a top-quality striker and there were a few of them on our list, and Zaza was always mentioned there.”
Bilic also expects Dimitri Payet and Manuel Lanzini to be close to full fitness but will not risk both playmakers.
“Dimitri Payet and Manuel Lanzini, we’re going to know more on Saturday,” said Bilic.
“Maybe one of them will be in the squad for Sunday’s game.
“We still have one training session, but the situation is that after this game we have a couple of weeks and the temptation is not to play them because is it worth the risk?
“Of course if there is no risk we would pick them, but there is a big question mark. Only if there is no risk are we going to use them, and then only one of them.”
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Requested everyone at hospital but nobody listened, says tribal from Kalahandi.
A tribal man in Kalahandi carried his wife’s body on his shoulders for nearly 12 km as he had no money for a hearse van and the district hospital authorities allegedly refused to arrange one.
His teenaged daughter sobbing by his side, Dana Majhi wrapped his wife Amangadei’s body in old sheets from the bed at the hospital in Bhawanipatna town on Wednesday morning, adjusted her on his shoulders and started walking to his home in Melghar village in Kalahandi’s Thuamul Rampur block, about 60 km away.
Majhi’s wife, suffering from tuberculosis, died early on Wednesday morning. Left with little money, Majhi requested hospital authorities
to arrange a vehicle for transporting the body.
“I requested everyone, but no one listened. What option did I have other than carrying her,” asked Majhi. He had walked for almost 12 km when some youths saw him and alerted local officials. Soon, an ambulance was sent which took the body to Melghar village.
Kalahandi district collector Brundha D claimed that Majhi did not wait for a vehicle to be arranged.
“We would have surely sent the body in a vehicle,” she told The Indian Express, adding that she has sanctioned for Majhi Rs 2000 from the state government’s funeral assistance scheme and another Rs 10,000 from the District Red Cross Fund.
Expressing anguish over the incident, former Kalahandi MP Bhakta Charan Das said that despite its promise of development and better healthcare for tribals and Dalits, the Naveen Patnaik government had done little. “When I was an MP, I had arranged two ambulances for the Bhawanipatna hospital. The vehicles could have been used in this case. What is the point of having them if they can’t help a poor tribal in the time of need?,” asked Das.
This is not the first time people have had to transport bodies in this manner. In May, two youths rode with the body of their relative from Jharigan Community Health Centre to Bharuamunda village, nearly 30 km away, because they did not have enough money to arrange a vehicle.
In April, a family from Andhra Pradesh, which had recently come to Rayagada district, was forced to tow their daughter’s body in a trolleyrickshaw for last rites as no one came forward to help them.
The deceased was suffering from epilepsy since childhood and had succumbed to an unknown ailment.
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By Neil Bamfroir
Today I experienced anger and happiness in one fail swoop. Chilean style. It was weird, and here it goes.
After spending two great weeks in San pedro, and Bolivia. Soaking up the unearthly lunar desert landscapes, mixed with llama’s, flamingoes, and Huge salt flats, I decided it was time to roam further a field and this time to go right north to near the Peruvian border to Arica.
I climbed on the cool bus, from the hot, small, dusty, but welcoming terminal of San pedro, to go to Calama to get the overnight bus to Arica.
Il be truthful that I’m not a fan of Calama. Its a hot, dusty mining town, that has some good shops, and restaurants, but that’s it. It seems to be a place to pass through, not necessarily visit, and seems to be where most miners spend their time, boozing, gambling, and whatever -ing they want to do. Ha.
I ended up sharing the bus with a lot of locals, a French couple , who sat at the front, wilting, and I sat at the back, near to a travelling salesman in his White baseball cap, and pink company t-shirt. He looked rather more like a holiday goer then a business kind. His name was Igwaci, and I could tell he was keen to speak to me, since he kept winking.
Once upon a time ago, for my shame, I would have tried to ignore him, but nowadays I relish trying my crap spanenglish. And the nice people you meet on a daily basis is astonishing. Maybe its the beard.
Anyway we chatted throughout the entire journey. He was from Valparaiso. He was 47 years old. He had a lovely family. He loved Chile, but disliked all the political stealing, corruption, expensive education. Lack of free health care. Lack of a good pension, and disturbingly that disabled people are a hidden population, that receive hardly any benefits from the state, other than what they receive from the yearly telephone.
The state of Chile’s current political situation doesn’t bode well, since the el Presidente Michelle Bachelet, has only a 20% of support from the public, and her son has allegedly stolen a lot of money, and is mired in scandal.
I knew about a lot of this, but when you hear about it on a daily basis, from hard working, almost middle-class people, then you know its bad. These people are being screwed and no one is there to help.
Imagine it happening in the UK. The unions would have a thing or two to say about that!
So, an hour and a half later, I left the bus, slightly dejected and deflated, onto the hot streets of Calama. Alongside a disoriented couple of young American women. I presumed that the bus would drop us off at the main bus terminal, but instead it dropped us off at the Pullman terminal further down town.
Well not to worry, I thought. I grabbed my two bulging bags, and guitar, and asked the two Americans if they wanted to share a taxi. The said yes, so we took our luggage and walked a bit further down to the main street.
The street was bustling, and there was plenty of traffic , and collectivo’s, and taxis of many shapes and sizes, so this should be a doddle, I thought.
Before one of the American’s had stuck out her thumb, a battered black cab pulled up, ready for service. The old man got out of his taxi energetically, and then stood on the street smiling and asking where we wanted to go. I wanted to go to the bus turbus terminal, to book my ticket for Arica, and the girls wanted to go to Hostel America. Just a couple of streets behind. So 2-3000 pesos max I thought. He shook his head and pointed, saying 3000 per drop off. This was a five minute journey, not to the airport, but he argued it was far, and eventually he got to 5000.
He loaded the bags into the car, while I was still arguing about the price. Well I am from Yorkshire, and we’re as tight as a nats purse up North.
After a further discussion, he held up his hands, shook his head, and then carefully unloaded the bags back on the street, shouted, and drove off!
Well, to be honest, I wasn’t too bothered, since I thought he was charging far too much, but the poor American girls were stunned.
But as soon as the taxi had driven off, almost immediately after, a large, blue 4×4 pick up, stopped dead in the middle of the cross roads ahead. The driver reminded me a bit of a tanned Lorne Greene from Bonanza, and beckoned for me to approach. The traffic behind him started hooting, but he ignored them as he waited patiently for me to arrive. He smiled like he didn’t have a care in the world, and then in a calm, quite voice said hi, and did we want a lift?
Immediately I said yes, and threw my bags in the back of the pick up, and shouted back to the American couple to do the same.
30 seconds later we were driving towards the terminal, while I was trying to explain what happened. He laughed a big friendly laugh, and said many taxi drivers are greedy, and introduced himself as Manuel, and it was a pleasure.
In that moment, Calama became such a nicer place, and I saw it filled with nice people. Not just drunk miners and yobs. The sun shined a little brighter as well.
Later on I had so much chicken at a local cafe, that I nearly burst, and managed to drop my bags at a local policeman’s house, for a few hours, Herman, who had a lovely house and family, and shower curtain of the Eiffel tower.
So from now on, if anyone asks about Calama, Il say. Yes, Calama, its a town of miners, shops, and some great folks too. Honest, and hard working.
If you don’t know, then you’ve never been picked up off the streets!
Now. Off to Arica for Sun, sea and Mummies!
– Neil Bamford is from Yorkshire in North England. He is traveling around Chile to experience the sights, food, people and breathtaking scenery. He loves to share his stories to encourage more people to travel this way.
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By Christian Scheinpflug
On 25th of August an Iranian delegation visited Chile. Both foreign ministers, Chile’s Heraldo Muñoz and Iran’s Mohammad Zarif, discussed commerce and “exchanged visions on international and regional scenarios,” as well as the fight against terrorism. La Moneda saw the visit as more than a courtesy call, as President Bachelet reserved forty minutes to speak with Mr. Zarif personally.
Naturally, the Jewish community raised concerns, even before Mr. Zarif touched ground. One member of that community and also parliament, Daniel Farcas of the Party for Democracy (PPD), felt a “slap in the face” when Ms. Bachelet met a representative of a “government that promotes terror all over the world.” Groups like Movilh, representing the LGBT community, joined in the protests and pointed to Iran’s inflicting the death penalty on (accused) homosexuals.
These protests contain substance. Iran indeed sponsors Shiite Islam group and fierce enemy of Israel, Hezbollah, to push its interests, currently most forcefully in Syria. Yet, Mr. Farcas’s argument prudently neglects the killing of civilians when Israel periodically obliterates Gaza. Israel’s supporters claim that these actions form part of the country’s legitimate self-defence. But ‘several hundred’ dead children against 56 dead Israeli military personnel in the 2014 offensive rather suggest that the country has hardly more scruples than its enemies. Israeli veterans agree.
The Jewish community’s criticism therefore may claim less currency regarding state sponsored violence, but more in a geopolitical context. Two powerful nations are currently battling over regional hegemony — and here Washington comes into play.
Indeed, the silence from the White House regarding the reception of the Iranian delegation by one of the most committed US allies, Chile, spoke volumes. Washington usually raises its voice (and sanctions and arms) when one of its allies seems to step out of the line. Not so this time. Thus, my theory is that Mr. Zarif’s tour through Latin America, and his visit to Chile in particular, form part of the nuclear deal closed earlier this year. Although the White House emphasises the deal’s restrictions, President Obama also suggested Iran could become part of the international community — euphemism for US sphere of influence. In this light, Iranian dignitaries wouldn’t have entered La Moneda without at least tacit approval from Washington.
And this arrangement could work Chile’s national interest. Indeed, as Jorge Pizarro and Hernán Larraín from the Senate’s external relations commission correctly observed, Chile should use the occasion to transmit its point regarding the situation in the Atacama to Iran, because so far only Bolivia has done so. This kind of diplomacy was neglected for too long, leading to Bolivia acquiring the support of the arguably most powerful woman in the world, Germany’s Angela Merkel. In zero-sum terms, this success for Bolivia humiliated Chilean diplomacy, especially considering Santiago’s much better relations with Berlin. I’m therefore happy to see that lessons have been learnt.
Furthermore, Iran is ascending to regional power status. It actually always has been, but the Iranian Revolution disposed a US puppet, and therefore Washington punished the country by, amongst other measures, propping up Iraq’s Saddam Hussein. This way, Iraq and Iran weakened each other without either one being able to become a hegemon, which served US and British interests — divide et impera. As the US invasions in Iraq, born out of the arrogance of US neoconservatives, the lust for revenge of society, and the megalomania of both after their own 9/11, have upset that balance, the remaining power, Iran, must be accommodated to wean it off Chinese and Russian influence.
Thus Chile plays its part in Washington’s grand strategy. A strong Iran that talks to US allies will eventually be more susceptible to US influence, which is better than a strong Iran talking only to Russia and China, for whom Israel is by far not as important. I believe this point got lost on the Jewish community and likely the public generally, but Chilean-Iranian relations constitute part of Israel’s security, because Chile functions as a node in the US sphere of influence.
Within the grand scheme of things, and in the more limited Chilean national interest, Iranian engagement opens up opportunities. I hope, Chilean diplomacy aspires to more than just representing Chilean capital. Iran, if handled correctly — now but even more in the future — will may develop into a lever to handle Bolivia’s demands and could provide support in the UN when it comes to matters such as Antarctica. But Chile must also consider that further engagement will draw it deeper into the Middle East. Hence, the government should facilitate Middle East programmes in universities and the study of international relations more generally.
The voices of minority groups play a crucial part. Their stinging criticism should remind all too liberally minded policy-makers that we aren’t family. Iran, like any other country, is not a friend — it just might become a partner.
Christian wrote his thesis on the Anglo-Chilean alliance during the Falklands War. He works as analyst and editor, and lives in Santiago de Chile. Follow him on Twitter @ChrScheinpflug
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In your everyday life, you use a variety of different types of keys that all serve unique purposes. Read more here about the different types of keys.
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Locks are used widely as the primary security devices and anything that requires access to be controlled (for example storage containers, windows, vehicles, gates, and doors among many others). There are different types of locks that are opened using different keys. There are several keys and some of the keys you might have come across include door keys, skeleton keys, car keys, and electronic keys. However, although car and house keys are commonly used and easy to differentiate from others, there are other types of keys that aren’t as familiar to recognize them immediately. Types of keys that aren’t generic car or house keys include:
Paracentric Key
This type of key is used to only open the paracentric locks. You can easily identify it due to its contorted blade shape and small teeth at the end of the key. This key is used mostly in prisons because it is not easy to pick.
Transponder Key
It is also referred to as a chip key. This type of key is an electronic key that is commonly used in the automotive industry. This key is triggered by a radio signal that is sent from the car when it is ignited. These keys are mostly used to stop theft if there is an incorrect circuit code. According to Techno Lock Keys, these types of keys are also difficult to duplicate, and they reduce the chances of someone else making a copy with an intention to steal your car. In a case where the wrong key is used, some vehicles will automatically shut themselves down completely.
Valet Key
This is a special key that is commonly used by valet drivers. This type of key can operate any valet doors and also the ignition system of a car. However, it cannot open the trunk or glove compartment of a vehicle.
Dimple Key
Dimple keys are simple keys that have cone-shaped dimples. The dimples on the key match with other two sets of dimples in the lock. The dimples on the key are aligned in a similar manner on each side, and therefore, for the key to operate properly, you don’t need to position the key in a particular way.
Tubular Key
This type of key is also referred to as a barrel key. It is a small key that has a cylindrical shaft and it is used to open tumbler locks. These keys are used in bike locks and vending machines among many others. They are also more difficult to duplicate compared to other tumbler keys.
Keycard Keys
In case you have spent time in a hotel room, you have most likely used a keycard. This is a small and flat card that is operated by inserting it into a door lock to open it. The door lock has a system that reads the signature that is found on the magnet strip of the card for the door to unlock.
Master Key
A master key is designed to open several sets of locks. These locks have keys that have been designed to unlock them but a master key can still unlock them. Locks that are designed to be unlocked by master keys have another mechanism that is similar to other locks. For example, a master keyed pin tumbler lock has two shear points at each position. One is the master key and the other for the change key.
The non-electronic keys are mostly made using brass, aluminum, steel, nickel-silver, or Zamak. However, the material used will depend on required durability, type of lock, and longevity of the key. Duplicate keys, on the other hand, are made using a key-cutting machine. The machine copies a working key or by inputting the code of the preferred key.
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Updating certain areas of a home can be an inexpensive way to change the entire look and feel of your home. Read more here on simple ways to update your home.
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There is a broad range of home improvement ideas, designs, and projects available to ideally enhance the functional and aesthetic values of your home, making it a better place to live. The best of all the available home updates for 2016 ultimately depends on your specific needs. For instance, if you love cooking, remodeling your kitchen area, either entirely or partly might be your best option. If on the other hand, you are a family person with more than two children, incorporating another bathroom into your home might be the better choice for you.
It is also important to note that although most of the viable home improvement projects cost quite some money, they will often give you a return on the money you invested plus interest. Updating your home also adds to the overall value of your house, which will come in handy if you put your property up for sale. This does not, however, mean that adding a $50,000 kitchen to a $150,000 house is likely to yield $50,000 in return. Listed below are the top five home improvement ideas for 2016, which will not only transform the appearance, functionality, and feel of your home, but also justify the overall costs by offering the best value for whatever money you invest.
1. Bathroom Remodel
Once you replace the tub, sink, toilet, tile, vanity, and fixtures in the bathroom of your home, it adds value to the equity of your home on top of ideally sprucing up the place. Studio 29 said, “The remodeling of your bathroom is an excellent way to go if you need a home improvement project guaranteed to provide the most bang for your buck.”
If you feel that a complete bathroom remodel is too much, especially when it comes to cost, and you need something less expensive, there are a number of options to spice things up quickly and still add value. Putting up a new paper on your bathroom walls or laying a fresh coat of paint can all result in a crisp and new feel for your bathroom. For around $350, adding a re-glaze to the tub gives it a seemingly new finish. Using a recommended softener to get rid of the old caulk from around the tub and laying down new caulk provides a clean and fresh appearance, making it such a great idea especially since it is relatively affordable.
2. Vinyl Siding
Siding is always an excellent update, particularly when it is vinyl. In addition to the exciting feeling of living in a new home, you are sure to recoup your investment almost entirely while having added a layer of protection which conveniently enhances the durability and value of your home. Vinyl siding also allows for incredible flexibility when it comes to installation designs and color, especially seeing as vinyl is available in a wide variety of choices today.
3. Window replacement
If you are looking for reduced energy bills, additional convenience, less noise pollution emanating from outside, and to increase the amount of daylight entering your home, replacing your windows makes for the most suitable investment. Not only will this investment pay for itself in due time, but by making the inside and outside of your home more functionally and aesthetically appealing, it immediately adds to the equity of your house. Windows that do not function properly or look painted over often leave homes feeling old.
4. Updated Front Entry Door
The installation of a new front door is another great home improvement idea. According to a remodeling impact report released in 2015, homeowners can recover up to 75% of the total cost of installing a new steel front entry door at resale. Apart from providing extra security, the solid and inviting entryway also helps you to sell your home much faster and at a price that ensures you recover most of the money you invested.
5. Landscaping
According to the figures released by the AmericanHort, landscaping costs weigh in at several thousand dollars. However, these expenses more than make up for themselves once you put your home on the market. Landscaping also has strong curb appeal, which significantly reduces the amount of time a house stays on the market.
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Radio controlled cars are very popular, and many different style and capability choices are available. Read more here about radio controlled cars.
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There is a wide variety of radio controlled cars on the market. The first factor to consider, when choosing an RC car, is experience level. For children, look for a durable, waterproof car with a two-button control. While other beginners can probably use the pistol-grip control, they should consider starting with slower speed cars that are easier to control. The top-of-the-line cars offer high speeds, precise handling, and other advanced features.
Another consideration is where you want to run the car. Are you looking for a fast car for smooth surface racing, or do you want a car to run off-road? With on-road vehicles, you can get drift cars that turn corners easily and do trick maneuvers. However, they can be hard to handle at high speeds. For off-road vehicles, the bigger the tires, the tougher the terrain they can handle. There are three types of off-road vehicles: short-course trucks, buggies, and crawlers. Short-course trucks work well on smooth and off-road surfaces. Buggies are off-road vehicles that have high-speed stability. Crawlers do not have speed, but they can handle the roughest terrain.
The engine can be either gas or electric. According to Rui Yong Hobby, cars with gas engines do not require charging, but they need more care and cannot be used indoors. Electric cars are environmentally friendly and use rechargeable AA or AAA batteries. Since they can drain batteries quickly, having spare batteries keeps the fun going longer.
The strength of the control and the number of channels available are also important. At the low end, 27 MHz controls not only have the shortest range but are also most receptive to interference. The 2.4 GHz controls are the best. As for channels, the more channels, the more the car can do. A car with a two-handed control can only go forward, backward, left, and right.
The RC cars below are among the top 2016 RC cars, and they are arranged by off-road and on-road, and by simplest to most sophisticated.
1.Maisto Rock Crawler Extreme
The Maisto Rock Crawler Extreme is 1/12 scale, goes 5 MPH, and uses six AA batteries. It has a 27 MHz, two-channel control with a 20 meter range. The control used three AAA batteries. With articulated front and rear axles, and twin engines, this RC car has good stability, and covers terrain like loose sand easily. It is a great car for children.
2.Traxxas Slash 2WD
The Traxxas Slash 2WD is a short-course race truck that is waterproof, durable, and easily repaired. It goes 30 MPH, uses a seven-cell NiMH battery, and requires no assembly. It has a 2.4 GHz, pistol-grip control with a programmable training mode. The programmable training mode makes this an RC car for both kids and adults. The Traxxas Slash received a positive review from Tony Phone of RC Driver Magazine.
3.Traxxas Rustler XL-5
The Traxxas Rustler XL-5 has RWD, is waterproof, goes 35 MPH, is easily repaired, requires no assembly, and uses a seven-cell Ni-MH battery. It uses a pistol-grip control, with some models taking four AA batteries, and some taking eight AA batteries. While not for children, this RC car is suitable for other beginners
4. Redcat Racing Shockwave Nitro Buggy
The Redcat Racing Shockwave Nitro Buggy is 1/10 scale, goes 35 MPH, takes four AA batteries, and uses 20% nitro fuel. It has 4WD, weighs two pounds, and measures 16″ x 10″ x 6″. It has a 2.4 GHz control, requires no assembly, and can be upgraded. It has a 2.67 Vertex engine, composite disc brakes, and aluminum-capped shocks.
5.Redcat Racing Lightning EPX Drift
The Redcat Racing Lightning EPX is 1/10 scale, fully customizable, and goes 15 MPH, It has a 2.4 GHz pistol-grip control. The low speed makes it suitable for beginners and intermediates, but the handling of a drift car can take a little time to master.
6.Traxxas XO-1 Super Car
The Traxxas XO-1 Super Car is 1/7 scale and goes 100 MPH. It requires no assembly, connects to your smartphone with Bluetooth technology, uses two Lipo batteries and four AA batteries. At 100 MPH, this car requires a lot of room and an experienced driver. Complex Magazine has a video of it in action.
These RC cars should provide hours of fun whatever your skill level.
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Roofs are a protective barrier for our homes, but unfortunately, roofs have problems due to a number of reasons. Learn more here about common roofing problems.
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A top quality roof is going to last you and your family for approximately 20 to 30 years. This means that you hopefully won’t have to buy more than two new roofs in your lifetime. But as you can tell, there will come a time when a new roof is an absolute necessity.
After 20 or 30 years, roofs of all kinds commonly experience wear and tear problems. It’s just age getting the best have them. Often, whether or not your roof holds up for those last and extra 10 years depends on the climate of the area you live in. For example, individuals who live in colder climates, such as Michigan, Maine or Minnesota may have to get new roofs more often than those who live in warmer climates because the elements of the winter especially can be quite damaging to regular shingle roofs.
With that being said, high winds and certain elements like hard and pounding rain and hail in southern areas, such as Florida and Texas can also cause serious roofing problems. A hurricane or hurricane weather is certainly not going to be kind to any type of roof! The following is a list of the five most common roof problems you may experience on your home.
1. Bugs and critters.
Many times, old roofs become homes for bugs and critters of all kinds. For example, squirrels can hang out in your roof, mice and rats may live there, and bugs of various kinds can make your roof their home. If this is the case and you catch them early, you may be able to get an exterminator to help you get rid of these bugs and critters. Otherwise, you need a new roof.
2. Warped shingles.
Warped shingles on your roof are another common problem. These are often caused by the sun, which when outrageously hot over a long period of time, can cause your shingles to crack, warp and even fall completely off your home.
3. Leaks and holes in your roof or near vents and chimneys.
One of the biggest problems homeowners face with their roofs has to do with leaks and holes that cause water damage, according to Restoration Roofing. You can look for signs of this by checking out your attic for water marks.
4. Sagging and drooping.
Sagging and drooping may be caused by leaks in your roof or structural damage. This is a very serious form of roof damage that you should get examined as soon as possible.
5. Discoloration and unattractiveness.
Finally, roofs often need to be replaced simply because they look terrible. If this is the case, you don’t need to worry about getting your roof torn off and completely replaced all at once and as soon as possible, but it should be something that you consider if you value the curb appeal of your home or if you hope to sell your home in the near future. In addition, an unattractive and discolored roof may not be immediate cause for alarm that you need a new roof because of structural reasons, but it does signify that your roof is likely old and may need replacing soon.
As a final note, keep in mind that you should always get a new roof as soon as possible if you see any signs and symptoms of the roof problems listed above. Waiting to get a new roof when you really need one as soon as possible can cause serious problems for your home, including structural damage and life-threatening situations.
As an example, a roof that is sagging and falling apart may collapse without notice, which can not only cause serious danger for you and your family, but may cause even more damage inside your home. A roof that is leaking can cause water damage in the walls and ceiling, and often this damage is not even noticeable until it’s too late and the structure of your home is beyond easy repair.
Getting a new roof put on your home can be expensive, but often, home insurance or a loan can be acquired to help you out. Be smart and don’t wait until it’s too late to get a new roof when you need one.
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Oil and gas management has a tremendous impact on how landowners control and use their land. Read more about the oil and gas management effect on landowners.
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When it comes to land management rights, landowners realize there are many factors to take into consideration. Whether it’s an oil or gas lease or a situation involving mineral rights, landowners face many unpredictable situations in these areas of land management. Because these situations often involve many different parties such as contractors, oil and gas companies, government agencies, and many others, it’s imperative that landowners have a thorough understanding of the specifics involved in this area.
Land Disturbance
In many of these situations, one of the biggest problems landowners face involve land disturbance. When this happens, one of the biggest reasons involves construction of an access road, which can lead to many issues. While many of these situations never have any problems associated with them, others can become problematic and stir up plenty of controversy. For many landowners, one of the most common problems involves disputes as to how much of their land will be used for such functions as drilling, production, pipelines, equipment storage, and more. To make sure disputes such as these do not arise, it’s always a good idea to have reclamation plans that have been mutually approved included in the lease. By doing so, both parties will know exactly what to expect.
Lease Components
“Before a landowner enters into any agreement with an oil or gas company, they should always make sure the lease has a number of essential components needed to keep disputes from happening,” said Sovereign Natural Resources, Inc. One of the most crucial is the cash bonus, which is an upfront payment computed on a per-acre basis. As payment to the landowner for signing the lease, it is understood to be the first year’s rental and is a vital part of any agreement between a landowner and an oil and gas company. In addition to this, secondary terms such as royalties and shut-in royalties should also be spelled out in easy-to-understand terms for both parties. In most leases, a royalty is referred to as a fraction such as 1/8 or 1/4, meaning the royalty will be that fraction of the value of the oil and gas produced and sold by the company. Meanwhile, the shut-in royalty is payment to a landowner when the well or pipeline is not producing due to maintenance or other reasons.
Landowner Representation
Whenever a landowner is preparing to enter into an agreement with an oil and gas company, it’s extremely important they retain legal counsel that is experienced and knowledgeable in this area. Mineral rights, as well as ownership of water bodies, make up the majority of legal disputes when it comes to landowners who are inexperienced in dealing with oil and gas companies. Whether it’s negotiating access to geological data, rights of way for pipelines, or land use regulations, having legal representation with experience in these areas can make a tremendous difference in the arrangements that are agreed upon by all parties.
Crop and Property Damage
For many landowners, one of the biggest problems that shows itself after an agreement has been reached with a oil and gas company focuses on damage to crops, buildings, and personal property. One of the biggest sticking points when it comes to finalizing a lease agreement, damage provisions are often not given enough emphasis until the damage has already been done. To make sure no problems develop once work has started, landowners should have certain provisions included in the lease, such as fencing built to protect people and livestock. Along with this, a clause should be included spelling out the financial settlement the company will have to follow if it is found to be responsible for damage to crops, livestock, or personal property.
By making sure all necessary avenues of coming together have been worked out to everyone’s satisfaction, the vast majority of disputes will never take place. However, when disputes do arise, having a lease that contains specifics regarding these and other topics will make it far easier to avoid problems. In doing so, landowners and oil and gas companies can not only avoid disputes, but also profit to everyone’s satisfaction.
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Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision, and you should be aware of several facts before committing. Learn more about bankruptcy here.
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For some people, filing for bankruptcy can help control debt and stop harassing creditors. For some, it is a fresh start in their credit and finances. However, it may not be the first step you should consider taking in the handling of your out of control finances. Many people don’t fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of filing for bankruptcy. However, more than 2 million Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2012, according to the New York Post. There are some important things that you should know before you file for bankruptcy. Considering these additional notes may help you make a better decision involving your filing. Here are three facts you need to know before filing bankruptcy.
1. Read and Read Again
There is a mound of paperwork involved in filing for bankruptcy. Make sure to read everything thoroughly. The notion is filing for bankruptcy will eliminate all of your debt. That is definitely not true. All of your debts will not be erased or discharged in a bankruptcy case. Tax debts and student loan debts usually remain after filing for bankruptcy. So if you are going to file for bankruptcy, plan ahead, write down all of your debts, and try to pay off any of the non-dischargeable debts before filing. You can also call the creditor to set up payment arrangements.
You will already have to make a complete list of all your assets and debts to add to your case file. Sometimes creating this helps you see the scope of the financial burden. Whether you realize that things aren’t as bad as they seem or you see that that you financial distress is worse than you thought, taking this first step is necessary for you to make your decision about bankruptcy.
2. Watch Your Spending
When filing for bankruptcy it is important to remember not to sell or transfer any property. You need to avoid sending or receiving large amounts of money. According to John E. Dunlap, PC, current bankruptcy law prohibits you from making any large financial transactions in the months prior to filing. This will delay your bankruptcy case and send red flags to the courts. The court may see this as some sort of fraudulent attempt to avoid the consequences of financial responsibility. It may appear as an illegal bankruptcy filing to hide assets from creditors. No matter how great a deal you find, do not buy or sell. It may cause a huge headache later.
3. Dings On Your Credit
There is no way to fully estimate the impact a bankruptcy filing has on your overall credit and fico score. Some say that bankruptcy is one of the worst things you can do to your credit. Filing for bankruptcy will definitely make your scores plummet. According to Forbes magazine, filing for bankruptcy can make your score plummet by at least 200 points. A bankruptcy on your credit report can cause long term damage that will eventually diminish but only after up to 10 years.
At least three years after the date a bankruptcy is first listed on your credit report, its impact starts to slowly diminish. A bankruptcy filing will be considered on your credit report for as long as it appears. The newer the bankruptcy filing the more damaging the impact it has on your credit and fico scores. Its impact on your overall score will lessen over the years. It will eventually, be removed entirely from your credit report. Sometimes but rarely you will have to request that it is removed from your reports. Sometimes it takes up to 12 years for a bankruptcy filing to no longer be a determining factor in your credit and fico scores.
Filing for bankruptcy is a huge and emotional legal process. You may need to seek professional help in determining whether or not to take this step. There are many self-help services that offer bankruptcy forms tailored for your state, but again, a bankruptcy filing can be very complicated and daunting. You may need to consider a lawyer’s help to resolve your bankruptcy case. Check all of your options and research thoroughly before taking this giant leap.
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Using LED lights has many advantages over other types of lights. Learn more here about the benefits of using LED lights.
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You may not think twice about the lightbulbs in your light sockets, but maybe you should. Most homes have conventional lightbulbs in them, but many people are turning to LED lights as replacement. There are certainly numerous benefits to having these types of lights in your home, office and elsewhere. Even when you look at other types of energy-saving light bulbs, you will still see that LEDs have the advantage in basically every category.
As a brief refresher course, remember that LED stands for light emitting diode. One LED light has several diodes in it. Almost all aspects of LED lighting are good. Let’s examine them.
Advantages and Benefits of LED Lighting Over Traditional Lighting
1. They’re energy efficient.
First and importantly, LED lights are extremely energy efficient. Compared to traditional lightbulbs and overall conventional lighting, you can expect to experience an estimate of 80 to 90 percent energy efficiency with LED lights. That’s an amazing statistic and one that should be paid attention to.
The thing is that many people do not recognize how important energy efficiency is, so let’s put it into perspective right here. With traditional lightbulbs, which are technically called incandescent lightbulbs, only 20 percent of the energy emitted from the bulb itself is used for light. The other 80 percent of electricity will be in the form of heat. And unless you’re trying to heat your room or home entirely with lightbulbs, all of this heat will be lost, and you will waste your money paying for that lost heat and energy.
Let’s take a specific example. Let’s say that each month your electric bill is 50 dollars, and you are using incandescent lightbulbs or traditional lighting in your home. If is the case, switching to LED lights will actually save you $40 a month. That’s because you will not be paying for that 80 percent of electricity that is lost to heat with incandescent lightbulbs.
2. They’re high performance.
This case, the fact that LED light bulbs are high performance means that they give you a great bang for your buck. In other words, they can be used in any lighting situation. They can be used in extremely hot or cold temperatures. They’re able to disburse light throughout entire room or as a direct beam onto a piece of art, for example. And they are also long lasting, but more on that later.
When it comes to lighting important institutions in government or museums and art galleries where lighting is extremely important, most lighting designers will choose LED lights every time, according to Patriot Tube.
3. They’re durable and last a long time.
In addition to being high performance in basically any situation, LED lights will surely last a long time as well. It’s important to not this because often, regular lightbulbs only last up to a few thousand hours of use. To see the difference, consider the following. The operational lifetime of an LED lightbulb is up to 100,000 hours. This means that you could use an LED lightbulb at 50 percent operation for up to 22 years of continuous operation for up to 11 years.
4. They’re ecologically friendly.
Another wonderful thing about LED lightbulbs is that they are free of toxic chemicals, which makes them ecologically friendly. Many conventionally used light bulbs have numerous toxins and carcinogens in them. These materials can be dangerous. For example, fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury, which can have a seriously negative impact on your health and on the environment.
There are a number of other progressive things about LED lightbulbs that can benefit you, your family and your home as well as the environment. For example, you can have instant lighting with LED light bulbs. As soon as you power them on, they brighten up to their maximum brightness. This makes them especially fitting for projects such as lighting streets and outfitting signal and traffic lights.
As a final note, we must remember that LED lightbulbs are technically more expensive than incandescent lightbulbs, but in the end, you’ll still be saving money. That’s because you’ll save over time, and you can also save money on the installation of the LED bulbs by using environmental rebates.
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Back pain can cause tremendous amounts of discomfort and inconvenience, but measures can be taken to prevent back problems. Learn more here about back pain.
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You might have back pain as a result of injuries like playing sports or an accident. However, in many instances, the cause may not be so obvious. Frequently, back pain develops over a long period of time. You may have poor posture, sit for extended periods of time or fail to get adequate exercise for maintaining healthy back muscles. Regardless of the cause, there are several things you can do on a daily basis to prevent back pain.
Proper Lifting and Carrying Heavy Objects
Lifting objects improperly or picking up something, which is too heavy, are two very common ways that people injure themselves. When lifting, don’t lift a heavy object by bending over from your waist. This method frequently causes a jab in the lower back or an injury. Instead, try to squat, bend the knees a little; reach down to pick up the object while holding it near your body for support and pick up the object.
Remember, pushing objects instead of pulling doesn’t cause as much strain on the lower area of the back. Twisting to reach something, especially while lifting, should definitely be avoided.
If you have to pick up a heavy object, get help from another person to share the weight. Use a tool like a dolly to lift and move heavy boxes. Reduce the amount of materials you pack in boxes, yard buckets or suitcases so the weight is manageable.
Maintaining Good Posture
Many of us start our day filled with energy, but as the day progresses, we may become tired or bored and unknowingly we start to slump, lean over and fail to maintain good posture. These tips can help to maintain good posture.
• Whether standing or sitting, keep the back straight, and make sure your weight is evenly distributed between your heels and toes.
• When sitting at your office desk or watching TV, your feet should be flat against the floor. Repeatedly crossing your legs puts a great deal of pressure on the lower back and may cause back pain.
• “If you work at a computer regularly, you should adjust the computer so the screen is easy to read at eye level,” said Memphis Chiropractic Neurology. You might also consider an ergonomic chair with back and arm adjustments to prevent back, arm and neck pain.
Exercising
Including time for at least 30 minutes of exercise daily is a great way to stay fit and strengthen your back muscles. Stronger back muscles help to support your body and are needed for lifting heavy objects.
Exercise can reduce muscle tension and inflammation. It also helps to keep your joints hydrated with fluids and the spine healthy with a good supply of fresh blood.
Healthy Diet
Eating healthy foods helps you to keep a healthy weight, which reduces overall stress on the body. People that over indulge in fast foods often put a strain on the nervous system, which can lead to spinal pain.
Those people that fail to eat a healthy diet filled with lean meats, vegetables, whole grains and fresh fruits often have digestive tract problems. When the intestines don’t function properly they can affect the spine.
Smoking
Besides the common health issues associated with smoking, smoking actually narrows the size of blood vessels, which deliver less nutrients and oxygen to the spine. Consequently, smokers may be more susceptible to injuries and back pain.
Sleeping Habits
Sleeping on your side with a pillow tucked under your abdomen reduces back stress and provides support. If you prefer to lie on your back, use a pillow under the head for the best support.
Stress
Everyone experiences stress here and there, but too much can have serious affects. Stress tends to cause muscles to become tense and tight, which could lead to back problems.
Reduce stress by taking a walk, watching a favorite program or enjoying a hobby like gardening or sewing.
Losing Weight
Pain in the lower back region is often caused from carrying extra weight, especially around the belly. Dropping extra pounds not only improves your general health, but it could have a significant affect for reducing back pain.
Unless you have seriously injured your back, you might reduce or eliminate back pain by maintaining an ideal weight, exercising, taking stretch breaks and maintaining good posture.
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Sport shooting has many different aspects and components to it. Learn more here on the different types of sport shooting.
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As far as sports go, shooting is often overlooked. Perhaps this is because, unlike most other sports, not a whole lot of physical activity is involved. It is more of a technical skill that is required in order for someone to be an effective shooter, whether for sport of for any other reason.
For those of us who do pay attention to sport shooting, however, it is one of the most unique events that can be witnessed. The high amount of skill required in order to pull of some of the feats regularly attributed to top shooters is truly incredible. As for the feats themselves, there is a wide range of events in which a prospective shooter can take part in. Here in this article is a comprehensive list of some of the most popular types of sport shooting.
Archery
A lot of people forget that of all the different types of projectile equipment used for shooting, not all of them are firearms. A quick visit will show you that while most sports do involve guns, traditional bows and arrows are among the most popular options. Archery has been around for centuries and it has only continued to evolve as a sport. The equipment used today is a far cry from the rudimentary tools used by early bowmen, but the same fundamental skill set is required in order to be successful.
Archery is fun to watch because unlike with firearms, there is a heavy physical element involved. Bows that have the ability to shoot accurately at a great distance also require a considerable amount of drawing strength. This in turn makes it much harder to aim, therein lying the skill.
Trick Shots
Trick shots, otherwise known as exhibition shooting is a unique sport all its own. This sport requires participants to perform seemingly impossible feats with a gun, such as shooting backwards or attempting to hit several objects within a tiny space of time. The amount of practice that goes into this sport is unmatched by pretty much all other shooting sports, which is why this event is perhaps the most entertaining offering in the realm of sport shooting.
For those who have never shot a gun before, the antics of trick shooting may seem near impossible, according to D5 Ranges. For those who do shoot regularly, it is still pretty hard to imagine someone with the control that exhibitionist shooters have over their firearms. For a cool look at trick shooting, check out this clip from History Channel’s Top Shot reality show.
Olympic Shooting
The Olympics is full of obscure and seemingly useless sports. While some of them really are kind of pointless (do we really need a speed walking competition?), others do deserve more attention than they receive. Olympic shooting falls into the latter category.
Shooting has been around in the Olympics since the inaugural games in 1896, but most people still seem unaware of its existence. This is a shame, because as far as I am concerned, it is one of the more entertaining and impressive events of the entire Olympic Games.
Both men and women participate in this event, because unlike feats of physical prowess, shooting a firearm is relatively the same for everyone. Different events include skeet shooting, rapid fire pistol shooting, and the usage of air rifles for ultra-precise shots. For a more comprehensive look at what the Olympics has to offer in the area of shooting, visit the official website.
With the 2016 Olympics as the big thing right now, take the opportunity to either catch these events live or perhaps a rerun. The accuracy required to be an Olympic shooter really is something else, and watching such people perform their chosen sport to the best of their ability is a real treat.
All in all, sport shooting is bigger and better than it ever has been. With the advance of firearms technology, shooting has become an increasingly scientific endeavor. Yet, for all of the intricate designs and constructions of shooting equipment, it still comes down to technique. That is why shooting is such a great sport. It is the epitome of human technique. It sends the message that if we practice long enough and hard enough, we too can be great at whatever we choose.
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Danish furniture features beautiful style full of ornate details and craftsmanship. Learn more here about what features to look for in Danish furniture.
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When you think of creatively designed Danish furniture, you’ll often hear terms like minimalist, clean lines, simplistic, airy, elegant, high quality and sweeping lines. Danish furniture is crafted to be functional, beautiful and space-saving, and is often the furniture people choose for smaller homes and apartments.
Some of the most popular trends today are towards downsizing and minimalist lifestyles. Natural furnishings are also popular, so Danish furnishings fit in perfectly with these concepts. Wood and metals are popular in Danish decor, along with using green plants for color and natural inspiration. Muted, neutral background colors are also featured, with pops of color throughout the room for additional interest. “Danish furnishings fully embrace the concept of less is more,” said Danish Modern L.A.
Exceptional Creativity in Furniture Design
The creativity of Danish furniture design has its roots in the 1940s and 1950s. Three of the most famous Danish furniture designers and the specific designs they’re credited with creating include:
1) Arne Jacobsen
– Ant Chair – Featured a single piece of molded plywood and three metal chair legs
– Swan Chair – That debuted in 1957 – Specially contoured to wrap the person sitting in it in an embrace reminiscent of palm leaves and the interior was made of fiberglass, covered in foam rubber, and upholstered with fabric or leather
– Egg Chair – Which debuted in 1958 – enveloped the sitter even more and was made only from curves with no straight lines. Upholstered in fabric or leather
2) Borge Morgensen
– Teak Shell Chair – From 1949, this chair was constructed from organic shapes with curved seat and back and joints that were hidden
– Hunt Chair – A simplistic, low-slung chair made to wrap the sitter in comfort with a V-shaped design
– Sleigh Chair – With sled-like feet and colored mostly white, this chair featured pointed, whimsically designed arms reminded people of a sleigh that might have been used by a much-loved character in a red coat
3) Verner Panton
– S-Shaped “Slither” chair – Uniquely styled in an S-shape, this chair from molded plastic wraps the user in comfort and is made in a striking style. Originally made from plywood that was sometimes too heavy to be moved easily
– Cone Shaped Chair – Debuted in the 1960s, crafted in a unique cone shape
The Influence of Danish and Scandinavian Design in American Furniture
Danish furniture design, along with other Scandinavian design from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, first debuted in the 1950s and was designed to be affordable and functional, with interesting design elements. Materials were natural, legs on furnishings were long and colors were pale and soothing. This was due in part to the long winters that called for practicality in furniture design.
Some pieces feature bright colors, which are meant to be a welcome contrast to the bleak outdoor weather. Scandinavian designed furniture is meant to provide elements that maximize the light in a room to make it more inviting. The furniture is often light and airy looking, but in reality it is fairly rugged and will stand up to years of use. Danish furniture also fits in easily with other furniture types, making it very versatile.
Danish Furniture was made and Designed by True Craftsmen
Today, you can find antique pieces of Danish furniture selling for as much as $48,000, as happened in November of 2004. At that time, a Henningsen leather wing chair was sold for that price. A collector of Danish furniture said that back before the war, Danish locals would pay high prices, even if it meant going into debt, because they knew they were buying furniture for a lifetime.
The craftsmanship of Danish furniture is some of the best, sturdiest and well-designed furniture a person can find. Danish woodworking skills are some of the most revered in furniture making. Danish artisans are known for things like perfect dovetails, very well matched grain patterns and exceptional miter joints. It’s little wonder that people love to feature some Danish pieces in homes today, if their entire home is not decorated in Danish furnishings.
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He’s one of thousands of Albertans who may unknowingly have a well on their property.
“We’ve been walking over that spot for a long time,” Brian Day said. “I feel very fortunate that we found it the way we did and nobody got hurt.”
The provincial government says there are tens of thousands of abandoned water wells across Alberta. The exact number isn’t known.
In the past century, there have been about 240,000 water wells drilled in Alberta, including those for industry. The government estimates most of the 59,000 farmsteads in Alberta have at least one well, many of which are still used.
But Day, 61, doesn’t live in a rural area.
His house was built on a standard lot in south Edmonton in 1978 near 23 Avenue and 111 Street. He has lived there with his family for 25 years. No one knew a small patch of sod in the backyard was slowly eroding.
He said he recently noticed a particularly spongy patch of grass in his backyard and intended to level the ground. When he started digging, he uncovered the well, which has a diameter of about one metre.
“When I pried up the sod, it was dark underneath.” He couldn’t see the bottom of the hole. “I dug it out a bit more and I couldn’t believe my eyes.”
“You put yourself in the position of baby Jessica’s parents,” he said, referring to the 1987 incident when 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a well in her aunt’s Texas backyard. Her rescue, which took 58 hours, became a worldwide TV event.
“Any one of us could have fallen through,” he said.
Steve Wallace, director of the groundwater policy section at the Ministry of Environment and Parks, said old wells present a serious hazard for children and animals, and may also affect the quality of groundwater if contaminated.
The government started keeping a database to track water wells in the 1970s, using historical land surveys to make it as comprehensive as possible. It showed Day’s well was likely drilled in 1928 at a depth of 24 metres.
“The well could have collapsed in on itself,” Wallace said, noting it’s not as deep as first drilled.
He said landowners are responsible for plugging abandoned water wells, but there is no requirement for them to inform the government when one is filled. He recommended concerned homeowners hire a water well contractor to survey the area if they believe there might be a well that wasn’t properly plugged.
Ray Field, owner of Big Iron Drilling, said he has been filling abandoned wells for close to six decades. That can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $4,000, he said.
“It’s relatively rare, but interesting that there are ones found in the city,” he said. “Because Edmonton has expanded so much, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a number of those things around.”
He receives regular calls about abandoned wells.
“People don’t even know they’re there,” he said. “Every year, horses, dogs and even children fall down wells and become injured or die.”
Field said it isn’t enough to simply cap an old well.
“The capping or the material that is holding the cap will disintegrate and will eventually fall in,” he said.
Day said he suspects his well had been capped with wood that eventually rotted.
“You can see that some of the wood casing in the well has collapsed.”
Day decided to fill in the well himself to cut down on the cost of labour.
“I think people need to be aware when they have a depression in their yard that forms and it’s spongy, they really don’t want to wait four weeks to ask why,” he said. “You need to remember these wells are out there and can appear at any time.”
He didn’t believe capping the well was a safe option, so he’s filling it with clay.
“I don’t want it to cave in,” Day said. “I might not be around, but I don’t want to leave that legacy.”
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The swimmer believed to have been missing at Camber Sands has been found, the coastguard has announced.
In a statement released by HM Coastguard, it said the reason for the major search was that lifeguards were not on duty at the time it was reported. Click here to read more about the search.
The RNLI has provided five to six lifeguards who are working from 9am to 6pm this Bank Holiday weekend.
A spokesperson for the coastguard said: “There was major reason for concern as this is a dangerous beach and lifeguards were not on yet on duty at the time the swimmer was missed. It’s a great relief that this person has been found safe and well.”
It comes after five men lost their lives at the beach on Wednesday.
A statement from Sussex Police said: “Police were called at around 9.40am on Sunday to report concern for the welfare of a woman who was seen entering the sea on Camber Sands Beach at around 8am.
“It was believed the woman, who was described as white with dark hair and wearing a black swimming costume, had left a pair of sandals on the beach which had still not been retrieved.
“Officers helped both the Coastguard and RNLI conduct a thorough search of the coastline, which included the Coastguard helicopter.
“A woman matching the description of the swimmer called the RNLI at around 11.45 am to identify herself.
“The search has been called off and police are no longer dealing.”
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A cyclist has died after falling from her bike in Battle.
The 59-year-old woman came off her bike near Tesco Express on Battle Hill just after 7.30pm on Friday (August 26) and suffered a serious head injury.
The Kent Air Ambulance, two ambulances and two paramedic cars were called and the woman was treated at the scene.
The victim, from Battle, was taken by road to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where she sadly died on Sunday (August 28).
Sussex Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact them.
Sergeant Pete Verney said: “We are appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to get in touch.
“Please email us on [email protected] quoting Operation Wayfarer.”
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There’s nothing like a gripping thriller or crime novel to sink your teeth into during your summer holiday.
And one man who knows a thing or two about the genre is Simon Brett OBE. As a crime fiction writer, from novels, plays, TV shows and radio and former president of the Detection Club – a society set up in the 1930s by a group of mystery writers including Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers, who better to give you a guide to the best contemporary crime novels to add to your holiday reading list.
Watch the video where Simon and writer Emma Kenny count down the top 10 best-selling crime novels of all time on Kobo – and find out some fascinating facts about the novels and authors who wrote them.
Top 10 Bestselling Crime Novels of all Time from Kobo
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2 The Husband’s Secret - Liane Moriarty
3 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson
4 Gone Again - Doug Johnstone
5 The Cuckoo’s Calling - Robert Galbraith
6 The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest - Stieg Larsson
7 The Girl Who Played With Fire - Stieg Larsson
8 The Detective’s Daughter - Lesley Thomson
9 Never Tell - Alafair Burke
10 Taken - Jacqui Rose
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Another body has been found on a beach in Sussex, the police have confirmed.
Sussex Police said they were contacted this afternoon with reports that a body had been washed up on Littlehampton beach.
A spokesperson added that the coastguard were involved, and that the coroner’s office has been informed.
Police officers are currently closing down the scene.
It is thought to be the body of the diver that went missing on Saturday off the coast of Bognor Regis – but police said they were unable to confirm the identity of the body.
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Sixteen years ago to the day, Steve James created a new Glamorgan individual batting record of 309 not out against Sussex at Colwyn Bay, after Chris Adams had elected to field after winning the toss.
Luke Wright also decided to field, but had a much better day than Adams who saw Glamorgan resume on 457 for 1 on the second day. Wright’s bowlers dismissed Glamorgan for a below par 252 in 60.1 overs, before Chris Nash and Ed Joyce compiled an opening partnership of 111. Sussex trail by 142, and are well placed to gain a substantial lead on first innings.
Not for the first time this season Glamorgan relied on their middle and late order batsmen to get them out of trouble after they had slumped to 56 for 5 before lunch. The last five wickets added 196 runs with Graham Wagg and Mark Wallace scoring half centuries and Owen Morgan, who last week scored an undefeated 103 as night watchman against Worcestershire, again impressing with 32 not out. Jofra Archer achieved career best championship figures of 4-91, but he will bowl better than this and be less rewarded.
Nick Selman, who three weeks ago carried his bat against Northants, scoring 122 not out, was out to the fifth ball of the innings, and has now failed to score in four successive innings. He was quickly followed by Jacques Rudolph, whose miserable season continued when he gloved an innocuous delivery from Archer down the leg side to the wicketkeeper. The Sussex seamers continued to take wickets, but Glamorgan’s batsmen contributed to their downfall with some poor shot selection- Will Bragg following one from Steve Magoffin and David Lloyd- who struck his first ball for six- nudging to slip.
Wagg and Aneurin Donald began Glamorgan’s revival with a partnership of 50, before Donald played on to Archer, and although Craig Meschede was out soon afterwards, Wagg went on to score 57 with ten boundaries before giving David Wiese a return catch. Wallace top scored with 61 from 59 balls, putting on 44 with Wagg and 62 with Morgan who surely deserves promotion in the batting order from number 9. He shared a stand of 33 for the last wicket with Michael Hogan that enabled Glamorgan gain two batting points.
The green pitch was soon put into perspective by Chris Nash and Ed Joyce, who were soon into their stride, striking nine boundaries from the opening twelve overs, as Glamorgan’s opening bowlers Meschede and Van Der Gugten failed to make any impact. Nash reached his fifty from 89 balls, but Joyce nibbled at one from Meschede three overs before the close, having completed his thousand runs for the season after scoring 45.
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