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“Following the Scout Law sounds like a game plan that would give us all a better chance for success in life – and I mean every area of life.”

-Zig Ziglar, author and motivational speaker

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The growing organization boasts a membership of over five million with more than 110 million members since its 1910 inception. The BSA provides opportunities for young boys to learn responsibility, character development, good citizenship and practice core values such as honesty while participating in activities such as camping, hiking and aquatics.

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TIME FLIES… The first known scouting program began in 1907 in England by Lord Baden-Powell, a military hero who wrote a manual on survival in the wild. Once he discovered that young boys were reading his manual and practicing the skills he described, he rewrote it in a nonmilitary style and named it “Scouting for Boys.”

He tested his book out on a group of boys that he took on a camping trip and scouting was born.

William D. Boyce, an American visitor to England in 1909 found himself somewhat lost on a street in London. A boy stopped and asked if he could help Boyce. After he took Boyce to his destination, he was offered a tip and refused. He told Boyce that he was a Scout and wanted to help. After his meeting, Boyce asked the Scout to take him to the scouting office where he met Baden-Powell and learned all about scouting in England. When Boyce returned to the U.S., he started the Boy Scouts of America with Ernest Thompson Seton, a naturalist who had started an organization called Woodcraft Indians, and Daniel Carter Beard, also a naturalist who had started an organization called Sons of Daniel Boone. James E. West, a successful attorney who was an orphan and was disabled, became the first chief executive in 1911, eventually retiring in 1943.

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BADGE WORK IS NEVER DONE Each level of Scouts has different types of activities and earning programs. Cub Scouts earn badges and Boy Scouts earn merit badges which allow them to advance through ranks. The Venturing program offers the highest award honors that include Bronze, Ranger, Gold, Silver and Quest. The highest ranking in scouting is the Eagle Scout and requires fulfillment of specific requirements in outdoor skills, leadership and community service.

GOOD TURNS Scouts take their slogan of “Do a Good Turn Daily” seriously. Since their inception, Scouts have provided service within their communities, their country and the world.

• In 1912, Scouts promote a safe Fourth of July as a national civic project.

• Worked in connection with floods in San Antonio, Texas and Pueblo, Colo., as well as collecting food and clothing and providing other help after Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina.

ORGANIZATION

• Scouts collected two million pounds of clothing in 1951 for both domestic and foreign relief efforts.

The Boy Scout program consists of six groups depending on age and interest areas. The Tiger Cubs are for 7-year-olds, Cub Scouts for 8 to 10-year-olds, Webelos Scouts are for 10-year-olds, Boy Scouting for 11 to 17-year-olds, Varsity Scouting from 14 to 17-year-olds and Venturing for those 14 to 20 years old. The Venturing program is open to both young men and women. Cub Scouts are organized into packs containing groups of dens. Boy Scouts are in troops made up of patrols. Varsity Scouting has teams and Venturing are crews. Within Venturing is a group called Sea Scouts that focuses on maritime and boating activities. Their units are called ships. All of the groups are called units and a group of units in a geographic area is called a District. One or more districts are organized in a local group called a Council. The more than 300 councils in the U.S. are managed by paid staff whereas all groups/units are run by volunteers and are sometimes sponsored by a community organization such as a school, church or other group who provides a meeting place and adult leadership.

• In both 1952 and 1956, Scouts distributed millions of posters and Liberty Bell doorknob hangers for nonpartisan get-out-the-vote campaigns.

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• In 1952, Scouts worked on a national campaign to collect clothing for the poor, distribute seeds for Asia and obtain blood donor pledges. They conducted a National Conservation Good Turn two years later, distributing 3.6 million posters and arranging displays, planting 6.2 million trees and building 55,000 bird-nesting boxes.

• Scouts delivered 40 million emergency preparedness handbooks as well as placing 50,000 posters in post offices for the Office of Civil Defense Mobilization in 1958.

• Since 1972, both boy and Girl Scouts have participated in Keep America Beautiful Day in June, collecting millions of tons of litter.

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• After the terrorist attack on 9/11, Scouts collected items such as gloves, socks, bottled water, toothbrushes and other items needed for rescue workers victims.

• In 2004, Scouts joined with the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross to raise awareness of homelessness, hunger and health issues.

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During World War I, Scouts contributed to the war effort in many ways: • The slogan “Every Scout to Feed a Soldier” prompted Scouts to establish 12,000 vegetable gardens.

• Provided aid to the American Red Cross and organized Scout coastal patrols to watch for the enemy for the U.S. Navy • Along with Girl Scouts, sold war savings stamps valued at over $53 million; as well as selling Liberty Loan Bonds for over $2 million World War II brought about more opportunities for service: • Distributed stamp, defense bonds and air raid posters • Collected aluminum cans, paper and 30 million pounds of rubber • Planted gardens • Worked with the American Red Cross and the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization to assist emergency medical units and act as messengers

FAMOUS SCOUTS Becoming an Eagle Scout is the highest honor in scouting. Less than 1.5 million boys have achieved that status or less than one percent of the total membership. There are many Eagle Scouts throughout history who grew up to make contributions to society in many forms such as politics, sports and corporate life.

• Gerald Ford, U.S. President (first Eagle to become a President) • Robert M. Gates, Director of Central Intelligence (CIA) and Secretary of Defense • Henry Aaron, baseball player

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• Walter Cronkite, newsman

• U.S. President Jimmy Carter was a Scoutmaster while his sons were Scouts.

• Stephen Breyer, U.S. Supreme Court Justice

• Harrison Ford, taught Reptile Study, actor “Indiana Jones,” movie director

• William Devries, M.D., transplanted first artificial heart

• Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corporation

• Michael Dukakis, Governor of Massachusetts and presidential candidate

• Dan Jansen, Olympic Gold Medalist in Speed Skating

• LTC Aquilla James Dyess, WWII Marine & Medal of Honor recipient

• Bruce Jenner, Olympic Gold Medalist in Decathlon

• Gary Locke, Governor of the State of Washington, the first Chinese-American Governor in the mainland U.S.

• Jim Morrison, rock singer

• Francis J. Parater, nominated for Sainthood by Diocese of Richmond, VA. He died at the age 22 in 1920 in Rome while at seminary.

• Peter Uberroth, Commissioner of Baseball

• Harrison Salisbury, Pulitzer Prize winning author

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• Togo West, Secretary of the Army and Secretary of Veterans Affairs • Jay Zeamer, Jr., WWII Army Air Force pilot and recipient of the Medal of Honor recipient • Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., Admiral, Chief of Naval Operations • Willie Banks, Olympic track star

FAMOUS SCOUTS WHO WERE NOT EAGLE SCOUTS: • John F Kennedy, first U.S. President who was a Scout • Bill Clinton, U.S. President

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• Scouting For Food began in 1986 whereby Scouts collect food for local food banks as a nationwide service project.

• The National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas holds more than 500,000 Scout artifacts and has the largest collection of Norman Rockwell scouting paintings in the world.

• James Stewart, U.S.AF Brig. General, B-17 pilot in WWII and actor

• Gary Rogers, Chairman and CEO of Dreyer’s Ice Cream

• Steven Spielberg, Movie producer

• Norman Rockwell was the official illustrator for the cover of BSA’s “Boys’ Life” magazine and annual calendar.

• Mark Spitz, Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming

• Joe Theisman, quarterback for the Washington Redskins

• Dr. Benjamin Lewis Salomon, WWII Army surgeon and recipient of the Medal of Honor

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• Pope John Paul II was presented with BSA’s Distinguished Citizen of the World Commendation in 1990.

• In 1991, the BSA assisted the former Soviet Union in implementing their scouting program.

Foundation of Scouting The mission statement of the BSA is “to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.”

Over two-thirds of the nation’s astronauts have been in scouting. Eleven of the 12 men to walk on the moon were Scouts, including Eagle Scouts Neil Armstrong and Charlie Duke. The other Scout moonwalkers were Alan Shepard, Jr., Eugene Cernan, John W. Young, Buzz Aldrin, Harrison Schmitt, Charles Conrad, Jr., Alan Bean, David Scott and Edgar Mitchell.

Scout Motto Be Prepared Scout Slogan Do a Good Turn Daily Scout Oath (or Promise) On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

SOME SCOUT TRIVIA • In 1998, young women were allowed to join the young men in the Venturing program and it soon became the fastest growing scouting program.

• The U.S. postal service issued the first scouting stamp in 1950. The organization, Scouts on Stamps Society International (SOSSI) specializes in collecting scouting stamps.

SCOUT LAW Trustworthy A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.

• Movie director and producer Steven Spielberg once made a movie of his scout troop and eventually helped design the requirements for the Cinema-

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Helpful A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.

Friendly A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.

Courteous A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

Kind A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

Obedient A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

Cheerful A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

Thrifty A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

Brave A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.

Clean A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

Reverent A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

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This might not seem odd until you learn that the guests were all canines, seated in armchairs and with napkins tied around their necks.

• It was French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte who made the following sage observation: “In politics, absurdity is not a handicap.”

• After his death in 2005, the ashes of Hunter S. Thompson, pioneer of gonzo journalism and author of the infamous novel “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” were fired spaceward from a giant cannon to the accompaniment of fireworks and the Bob Dylan song “Mr. Tambourine Man.” • It’s been reported that the average lifespan of a tree in the metropolis of New York City is only seven years.

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As expected, teens had the highest number of players, at 97 percent.

And as the age of participants increased, the percentage of people who play decreased.

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One thing I wish the study had revealed is the favorite games of seniors. Are we playing online Scrabble or doing crossword puzzles? Are we engaging in warfare or multiplayer virtual-reality games? Or are most of us playing the mind-expanding “games” that boost hand-eye coordination, brain cell growth and memory function?

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So, we did layers for her because her need for privacy was entirely different than what my need for privacy would have been in that room. So what are your needs for privacy?

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Let’s take the south exposure. This is a constant heat and light source. Unless you have big overhangs or trees outside, you’ve got light all day that is heating up that room.

So you might want to consider something that will control the amount of light in your room, so that it’s not just an open window with light constantly coming in.

The other thing to think about with that constant light from the south and the heat from the west is the morning light from the east. With it you’ve got UV rays. We have another problem here, not just the light source, but what it’s doing to your investment of your furnishings and your flooring. It’s drying out that hardwood floor. It’s fading your carpet; it’s fading your upholstery. So we have not only just the light to contend with, but also the elements of glare, heat, what it’s doing to your room inside.

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Now, on the west window, for example, that’s the oven window. That’s the window that really heats up and we need to again allow you to have options for light and privacy. So consider the light source and what it might mean to that room.

The same needs for my bedroom aren’t necessarily the same privacy I need for my dining room. So what if the Smith’s know I’m serving pork chops for dinner? I don’t have the requirements for real privacy in that room, but yet I do need it in the bedroom.

So you need to ask, “What are my needs for privacy?” And remember that your needs will vary from room to room.

For example, maybe your family room faces west and you get a lot of sun in the late afternoon. Are you going to try to watch television? Well, you might have too much glare on your television. Is your kitchen facing west? You know, you’re going to feel like you’ve turned on the oven and your furnace in that room. You need to protect your room and keep it cooler.

I remember a customer I had many years ago, who had a beautiful family room with three walls of glass. Beyond that glass, beyond her garden and her yard, there was a forest preserve and also a pond that you could see just a little bit of. So I walk in and I know my feelings for that room are to open it up, bring that outdoor beauty inside.

I love Mother Nature. I love my gardening.

I wanted to enjoy all that she had to offer there.

Then that north window, we need to keep some rooms warmer and we can do that by adding the appropriate window covering By knowing what direction the window faces, we can understand some of the problems that we might have to deal with.

She told me she wanted mini-blinds and a sheet over that and a line drapery and a big valance, and I’m going, “Oh, no, no, no.

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• On Feb. 4, 1789, 69 members of Congress cast their ballots to elect George Washington the first president of the United States.

After months of appearing to sidestep, and even outright rejecting, the idea of assuming the presidency, Washington reluctantly accepted Congress’ decision.

• On Feb. 7, 1812, the most violent of a series of earthquakes near Missouri causes a so-called fluvial tsunami in the Mississippi River, actually making the river run backward for several hours. One of the tremors in the series caused church bells to ring in Boston, more than a thousand miles away.

• On Feb. 6, 1820, the first organized immigration of freed slaves to Africa from the United States departs New York harbor on a journey to Sierra Leone in West Africa.

The expedition was partially funded by the U.S. Congress, which had appropriated $100,000 to be used in returning displaced Africans to Africa.

out in Carson City, Nev. The executed man was Tong Lee, a member of a Chinese gang who was convicted of murdering a rival gang member.

• On Feb. 5, 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt announces a controversial plan to expand the Supreme Court to as many as 15 judges. Critics immediately charged that Roosevelt was trying to “pack” the court and thus neutralize Supreme Court justices hostile to his New Deal.

• On Feb. 3, 1959, rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson are killed when their chartered Beechcraft Bonanza airplane crashes in Iowa a few minutes after takeoff from Mason City on a flight bound for Minnesota. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Feb. 2, 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time in Punxsutawney, Pa. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring.

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real character, all right.

A dog’s “smile” often indicates submissiveness, and certain breeds like the Borzoi actually bare their teeth when they smile.

This is fairly uncommon in most other dogs -- if you’re not familiar with a dog that is baring its teeth, back away.

Still, Border Collies are indeed very smart dogs and quick studies. They also just have that bright, alert, happy attitude that is the mark of a healthy Collie. I have a feeling that Jamie figured out that whenever she “smiles,” she gets a positive response from you (a backrub, or a trip outside, or another treat).

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takes and not get punished. The key component of balanced control is that you take steps to get yourself back on track.

Try to develop control strategies by recording events in which you lost control. Then list 3 action steps you could have taken to regain control. Next, plan ahead by listing other possible future food related situations in which you may lose control. Again, list 3 action steps you can take to maintain control in these situations. You don’t have to be perfect or severely restrict yourself to make up for a slip. You need to recognize that there will be obstacles. Learning to overcome these obstacles gives you the balance of control that will help you succeed. playoff game since 1947. Warner ranked second in the NFL in completions (401), completion percentage (67.1), yards passing (4,583) and passing touchdowns (30).

Referring to his days on the bench, coach Ken Whisenhunt told the press, “That had to be very difficult, but there was never any complaints. All he said he wanted was an opportunity. He got that and took advantage of it. To see the way he’s played this year has been great for the game, in my opinion. To have a veteran player who’s probably one of the greatest individuals you’ll ever meet have success, after some ups and downs, is really why you play this game.”

Warner is one of the most liked and respected players in the NFL. He constantly helps his teammates with preparation skills, teaching them that sticking to a tough routine every week will get them ready to handle a playoff game.

Kurt Warner continued to sharpen his skills even while sitting on the bench.

That’s why he was ready to play when the coach waved to him and said, “Kurt – your in.”

year-old returns to the Super Bowl even though he was considered washed up not so long ago. You may know some of his story. He rose from obscurity to height of success by way of the Arena Football League and NFL Europe, and then got a chance to start when Trent Green was injured with the Rams. He led the Rams to the Super Bowl and was named MVP in 1999, becoming one of the select few to win both the League MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same year.

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WHAT HAPPENED? Thinking of improved fitness or weight loss or even chiropractic care as a short term “diet” rather than a long-term lifestyle decision is the problem.

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Asthma is a relatively sudden constriction of the lungs’ bronchi, the airways. The constriction is reversible, but the amount of time it takes to reverse varies from person to person and from situation to situation.

Airway narrowing makes it tough for air to get into and out of the lungs. In addition, during an attack the airways are inflamed and they secrete thick mucus. Both add to the difficulty for air to move through them.

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What can you do? Get to the family doctor. The doctor can confirm the asthma suspicion by testing your lungs’ function. Medicines can prevent attacks as well as put an end to them.

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Yet, just as stock prices move up and down, bond prices also fluctuate, primarily in response to rising and falling interest rates. These interestrate movements can wreak havoc on your bond portfolio unless you can help yourself climb over them with a “bond ladder.”

Before we examine what goes into a bond ladder, let’s review some bond basics relating to price and interest rates. Suppose, for example, that you a buy a $1,000 bond that pays five percent interest and is scheduled to mature in five years. Each year that you hold your bond, you will receive $50 in interest; at the end of five years, you’ll get your $1,000 back, provided the issuer doesn’t default.

However, if you decide to sell your bond before the five-year period is up, you could get more or less than $1,000 for it. If market interest rates — the rates paid on newly issued bonds — were to drop to four percent, then your higher-paying bond is considered more valuable to investors, so you might be able to sell it for, say, $1,050. Conversely, should market interest rates rise to six percent, nobody will pay you full value for your lower-paying bond, so you would have to sell it at a discount, perhaps for $950.

Because market interest rates constantly rise and fall, the value of your bonds will do likewise. This could be a big problem if you wish to sell bonds before they mature and use the money to buy new bonds.

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To help reduce the impact of rate swings, you might want to build a bond ladder. To do so, you buy several bonds, with varying maturities — short-term, intermediate-term and long-term. Once you’ve constructed your ladder, you’ll have some advantage in all interest-rate environments. When market rates are low, you’ll still have your longerterm bonds earning higher interest rates. (Typically, longer-term bonds pay the highest rates.) Plus, only a small portion of your bond portfolio (the maturing short-term bonds) will need to be reinvested at the low rate.

And when market interest rates are high, you can reinvest the maturing short-term bonds at the higher rates.

You can further diversify your ladder by choosing different types of bonds or even certificates of deposit (CDs), for the different “rungs.” This diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, but it may help you reduce the negative effects of a downturn that primarily hits one type of bond.

Here’s one more point to keep in mind: Try to avoid building your ladder with bonds that provide little or no call protection. When market interest rates fall, bond issuers will often “call” bonds — that is, they will redeem the bonds before they mature — so they can issue new ones at the lower rates. You can help reduce the call risk in your bond ladder by purchasing bonds with call protection, which cannot be called before a certain date.

Ladders, by definition, can help you surmount obstacles. And the same is true with bond ladders. If you want to invest in bonds, and help reduce the impact of interest-rate movements, consider building your ladder soon.

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Not all types of calls fall under this new regulation, however. Surveys and political calls will still be allowed, as will health-care messages.

Imagine: no more pre-recorded solicitation and sales messages.

The catch is that the calls will still be permitted until September 2009 if there’s an ongoing relationship between you and the caller. After that, the caller must have specific written permission from you.

This is where those privacy-notice fliers you get with correspondence from credit-card companies and others will come in handy. Read the fine print. They ask

for your instructions on whether or not to give your information to third parties and affiliates they deal with. Fill out those forms denying permission and send them in as soon as you get them. It’s certain that telemarketers will consider “ongoing business relationship” to be a fuzzy line if you, by not responding to privacy notices, seem to give permission for them to call.

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At the time you file the Complaint the court will schedule a “Show Cause” hearing date within ten days of filing, at which time the defendant must “show cause” why he should not immediately turn over possession of the property to you.

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James Carter, district energy manager said, “The heat pump system we installed in the District’s administration building was so successful, we thought it would be a perfect fit for the new school. We realized an energy savings of around 61 percent and am hoping for a significant savings for this school.” Brian Burt of H&L Architects and Pete Jefferson of ME Group also felt this was a perfect fit for the school. Both companies were very pleased to be a part of the project.

A geothermal heat pump system taps into the heat stored in the earth. In contrast to the large temperature swings on the earth’s surface, the underground temperature a few feet below the surface remains relatively constant. In our area it is approximately 55 degrees Fahrenheit, which is an extremely efficient operating temperature for heat pumps. Geothermal heat pump systems circulate water between an underground water loop, called an earth heat exchanger, and water-to-air heat pumps located throughout the building. During winter months, the heat pump removes heat from the earth and delivers it inside and during the summer months delivers cool air.

Contractors installed 200 wells to feed the circulating water loop, each 400 feet deep and about 20 feet apart. The number of wells is determined by the thermal connectivity of the soil. Fortunately, this area has excellent connectivity so the number of wells was reduced from what was originally planned.

The constant temperature of the earth heats or cools the circulating water loop as needed to balance the building’s year-round heating and cooling requirements. Each room is individually controlled via computer which can also be accessed remotely. Thermostats

and lights are operated on a sensor system so that the rooms are lit, heated or cooled only if there are people present. Circulating air is cleaned by energy recovery ventilators to prevent a “sick building” and to utilize the energy in the air rather than reheating or re-cooling it. This saves a great deal of money on wasted energy.

Pete Jefferson from ME Group, the company that designed and installed the system stated “A great aspect of this system is the reliability and ease of repair. It is totally digital and all 160 pumps are located in the hallways outside of the rooms. If one pump has a problem, it can be repaired without impacting the rest of the building.

The equipment also lasts longer because it is not exposed to the elements as are the conventional systems you see mounted on the tops of buildings.” The entire system is also housed in a much smaller space than is needed by a conventional boiler system.

It would have cost about $225,000 more in construction costs to build the extra space needed for a conventional system.

District administrators know Palmer Ridge will need to expand in the future to accommodate more students so the school and its geothermal heat pump system are designed to grow also. Space has been conserved for more wells and pipes capped so they can easily be added on to. The Faculty plans on using the system as a teaching tool for science students in environmental ecology.

Since cooling units are not installed on the roof of the school, some of the area is being utilized as green gardens with plans to expand the gardens.

MVEA’s master electrician, Ray Singmaster, worked with the district throughout the project. Ray is one of MVEA’s energy efficiency experts and assists members in choosing the right systems for their needs.

“We hope more businesses and residences will consider installing geothermal heat pumps,” says Ray. “It is very cost effective and a great energy saver. Working with District 39, the engineers and architects on this large of a project has been a great learning experience.”

MVEA encourages all its members to practice energy conservation. We congratulate District 39, the architects and engineers on this great example of energy efficiency and conservation.

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tionals franchise record for most career pitching victories?

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New DVD Releases for Week of Feb. 2, 2009 PICK OF THE WEEK “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” -- Kevin Smith channels Judd Apatow in this raunchy romantic comedy starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as Zack and Miri, two platonic roommates who have fallen on hard times. They decide to make a big whopping pile o’ cash by filming themselves in a porno and marketing it

The film also stars former porn princess Traci Lords and the black guy from “The Office.” Oh sure, I coulda looked up the guy’s name and written it down here, but you’d just go, “Who?” and I’d have to say, “You know, the black guy from ‘The Office.’” And you’d say, “Oh, him.” So, shut up; I’m not being racist.

The first half of the movie is full-on, foulmouthed, classic Kevin Smith. Then about halfway through the movie, the plot takes a weird left turn into The Romantic Comedy Zone. It’s not a bad choice, really. I mean you kind of see it coming, but it does make the movie on the whole seem uneven.

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liked “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” or “Superbad.”

WORTH NOTING “Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist” -This was a cute little movie that kind of reminded me of “Juno” -- one of those Indie movies that sometimes tries too hard to be Indie and Quirky and Hip, but thanks to the solid performances by the cast, you forgive the film for its painful attempt at trying to be counterculture.

The film stars Michael Cera playing ....

Michael Cera. Sure, his character’s name is Nick, but it’s just the same guy Michael Cera plays in all his movies. Nick is in a band and makes mix CDs for his ex, Tris, who keeps throwing them away.

Tris’ friend Norah (the adorable Kat Dennings) has fallen in love with Nick even though she has never met him. She loves

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him for his musical taste.

The quest to attend a secret concert has Nick and Norah finally crossing paths one night, having a series of adventures and eventually falling in love. It’s a sweet film with a great soundtrack, and the performances by all the actors are pretty darned good. A great date movie and definitely recommended.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Careful -- you might be stepping into dangerous territory if you decide to “exaggerate” the facts too much. Remember: The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.

1. Vegetables 2. Xylophone 3. Mel Brooks 4. Diameter or thickness 5. Gregory Peck 6. An easy task 7. Quebec 8. Cygnet 9. “Grease” 10. Gymnastics

FEBRUARY 2, 2009 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Steve Rogers won 158 games when the team was known as the Montreal Expos.

2. Thomas had a difference of 288; Kingman’s was 241.

3. It was 1992.

4. Josh Smith, in 2006-07.

5. Brian Leetch of the New York Rangers in 1994.

6. Twice -- Larry Young won bronze medals in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics.

7. He won three British Opens (1979, ‘84, ‘88) and two Masters (‘80, ‘83).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Booker T. and the MGs, one of the original Stax Records bands, released “Green Onions” in 1962. The song stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 list for 15 weeks.

2. Michael Jackson’s 1982 “Thriller” album contained seven hit songs, with the title song no doubt helped along by the video of the same name.

1. Tiffany (born Tiffany Renee Darwish) came in second on Ed McMahon’s “Star Search” in 1985 with “I Am Love.”

2. “Crimson and Clover,” by Tommy James and the Shondells, also reached No. 1 on the U.K. charts.

3. “Macarena” stayed on the charts for a whopping 62 weeks, 14 of which were in the No. 1 slot, with dance clubs sprouting up across the U.S. 4. Palmer wanted to cut the song with Chaka Khan, but her recording company refused. The song hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 list in 1986.

5. McLean’s 1971 hit talks about the 1959 plane crash that killed Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) and Buddy Holly, three chart toppers of their day.

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This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities -- both professional and personal -- opening up by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With both your creative side and your energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have important news.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An explanation you requested seems to be more confusing than enlightening. You should insist on clarifications now, rather than deal with problems that might arise later.

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There’ll be time to curl up and relax by week’s end.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to get those ideas out of your head and into a readable format if you hope to have them turned into something doable.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them. Be careful how you proceed with your new project.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might have to go into great detail to explain why you’re currently reluctant to make changes to an already prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts to back yourself up.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travel plans might still be uncertain.

But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities, and begin checking out some alternative destinations.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans. While you might be agreeable to this, be prepared with explanations for those who do not want changes made.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although you might have to deal with some detractors who aren’t too kind in their critiques, you gain points when you’re willing to stand up and defend your work.

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Make sure your information matches ours. Soon you will be receiving your W-2s from your employer(s) and tax information from the IRS. Carefully check your name, Social Security number and all of the data on your W-2s and on your Social Security Statement or card to make sure they match up. If you can’t find your card or Statement but know your Social Security number, make sure the number and information is correct on your W-2s. A mismatch could delay your tax refund and cause problems with your Social Security benefits in the future. Such errors are easy to fix now.

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If the door is flush and parallel with other doors but too high or low, use the mounting screws to raise or lower the mounting plates. Loosen the screws at both hinges, slide the door up or down and tighten the screws. So the mounting plates adjust by turning a single screw.

Tighten the door screws and the mounting screws before you make any adjustments. Then adjust the depth screw and side screw.

Check the fit of the door after each adjustment. With double doors like these, perfect the fit of one door first, then align the other door.

When cabinet doors, catches or drawer slides aren’t working right, step one is to make sure the screws f your cabinet doors are are tight. If a screw turns but doesn’t misaligned and you have tighten, the screw hole is stripped.

European-style hinges, you’re Here’s a quick remedy: in luck. Euro hinges are designed for easy adjustment. Don’t let their Remove the screw and hardware. complex look scare you. All you Dip toothpicks in glue, jam as have to do is turn a few screws, and many as you can into the hole any mistakes you make are easy to and break them off. Either flat or correct. The Euro hinge adjusts in round toothpicks will work. If you three directions. Others adjust in don’t have toothpicks handy, shave two directions. Either way, it’s a splinters off a wood scrap with a trial-and-error process: You make utility knife. Immediately wipe adjustments, close the door to check away glue drips with a damp cloth. the fit, then adjust again until it’s You don’t have to wait for the glue to dry to drill new screw holes; just right. go ahead and reinstall the hardware If the door isn’t flush with the doors by driving screws right into the next to it, adjust the depth screw. toothpicks.

This screw moves the door in or out.

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name due to marriage, divorce, court order or for any other reason, make sure you change your name with Social Security by applying for a new Social Security card.

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Don’t forget the kids. If you are the parent of a newborn, you want to make sure that the newest family member has a Social Security number too. Most people apply for their baby’s Social Security card while they’re still in the hospital at the same time they apply for the birth certificate. But if you didn’t, you’ll need to apply for your child’s Social Security number in order to claim the child as a dependent on your tax return. You’ll also need it if you ever apply for government benefits on behalf of the child or your family.

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