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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – An Army Reserve unit located in Green Bay is deploying to Eastern Europe.

A company-sized element of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, commanded by Lt. Col. Brian Krieck of Suamico, is deploying in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The unit is part of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

According to a release, the 432nd has been training and preparing for deployment since the spring of 2019 and will depart this summer. The unit will support the 1st Cavalry Division with the objective of demonstrating continued U.S. commitment to collective security through a series of actions designed to reassure NATO allies and partners of America’s dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region in light of outside malign influencers.

The 432nd’s previous deployments include Eastern Europe in 2017, Afghanistan in 2011, Iraq in 2008 and 2003, Kosovo in 2000, Bosnia in 1995, and Kuwait in 1991.

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Unless you need to start using a catheter, it is unlikely that you would know much about it. And we know that at first it seems scary, difficult and intimidating, but as soon as you learn the technique, it will become a habit like any other daily routine.

What is a catheter?

A catheter is a thin tube often made of soft plastic material that can be inserted into the body. Catheters are referred to as medical device, and are prescribed by doctors.

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A urinary catheter is used to drain the urinary bladder when it cannot be emptied normally. This process is called catheterisation and can be necessary after a surgery or during hospitalisation.

It is also used as a daily habit for many people with a dysfunctional bladder caused by another diagnosis, like a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, diabetes, stroke or incontinence.

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There are a few different types of urinary catheters.

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An intermittent catheter is inserted into the urethra on demand to empty the bladder, and then removed again as soon as the bladder is empty. Users are taught how to catheterise themselves, and it is a straightforward technique that can be performed by most people.

Even children as young as seven or eight years old can be taught how to catheterise, and by using aids, people with reduced hand function can practice it as well.

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The Abbey is not currently open for worship or general visiting but you are welcome to visit for individual prayer at the following times:

Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Our clergy are also producing regular podcasts to support worship from home.

Royal Weddings

When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were married at Westminster Abbey in April 2011, they followed a long line of British royal weddings. However, their wedding would have been seen by more people than any other. Although the Abbey was full to its 2,200 capacity, nearly a billion people worldwide tuned in to watch live coverage or news highlights of the wedding.

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The wedding of HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

None would have been prouder than the Duke of Cambridge's grandmother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten RN here during post-war austerity in 1947.

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The wedding of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Elizabeth II's father, His Majesty King George VI, exchanged vows with Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at the High Altar in April 1923.

Elizabeth II's sister HRH The Princess Margaret was married here in 1960 and of the current Royal Family, HRH The Princess Alexandra, HRH The Princess Royal and HRH The Duke of York were all married on the steps of the High Altar.

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In all, 16 royal weddings have taken place in the Abbey and the tradition goes back nine hundred years - to Henry I who married Princess Matilda of Scotland in 1100.

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All students, residential and commuter, are required to follow all health and safety policies. We highly recommend that you self-quarantine for 14 days prior to returning to campus.

All students will also be required to take a COVID-19 test when they arrive on campus for the spring semester. A schedule will be provided. Residential students who test positive will be isolated on campus for at least 10 days. If you are traveling from a long distance, consider being tested for COVID-19 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. If you receive a positive result from a test performed at home within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, contact the Wellness Center as soon as possible.

Students are strongly encouraged to review their insurance plans prior to returning to campus. Many insurance plans offer after-hours telehealth which is covered under your plan. Be sure to know if your plan covers care in the state of Pennsylvania.

All students are also highly encouraged to receive the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine when available.

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Prior to participation in any campus activity, returning students receive a reminder of the addendum to the Student Code of Conduct, which you signed in August and which includes a self-screening checklist and an agreement to abide by COVID-related policies.

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All new students, first-years and transfers, will be required to read and sign the addendum to the Student Code of Conduct prior to their participation in any campus activity. You will also be required to complete a series of online health and wellness training sessions the week of January 19.

Additionally, all new students who are living in campus housing are required to have completed all health forms and immunizations prior to check-in.

Move-In Day

Residence hall move-in will be highly controlled and phased in compliance with physical distancing guidelines. Students will be notified by email when they have been assigned a move-in day and time. This information will also be posted to check (Look for the Community tab, then find the Housing & Roommate Information link).

On move-in day, students and their families are asked to:

  • Complete the Self-Health Check before leaving home. If you or anyone in your household is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or has a temperature above 100.4, stay home. Please notify immediately to talk about your options.
  • Arrive at your designated time. Doing so will allow everyone to complete move-in safely and with minimized exposure.
  • Bring no more than two helpers for move-in (one resident plus two helpers).
  • Practice physical distancing by maintaining 6 feet between each person while on campus.
  • Wear masks while on campus.

Public Safety will direct traffic and manage parking lots.

Please be aware that handcarts, dollies and volunteers will not be available.

Parents/families will be asked to leave at the end of their time slot so that the next group of students can begin their move-in process.

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During move-in, we will meet with you to:

  • Check for completion of all new student forms, including health forms and immunization records.
  • Verify that you have signed the addendum to the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Distribute your keys.
  • Distribute your COVID-19 Care Kit, which includes a digital thermometer, 2 cloth face coverings and a bottle of hand sanitizer.

Residence Life

The residence halls are living spaces that need to provide both a safe place to live and a respite from the maintenance of daily safety procedures. Residence Life aims to deliver the College’s mission while protecting the health and safety of our students and minimizing the potential spread of disease within our community. As a residential student, COVID-19 will impact your housing experience; however, our ability to give you an in-person education hinges on your ability to work within the confines of these policies.

Family Pods

Westminster College Residence Life has adopted a family pod framework in which students living within close proximity and sharing a bathroom are identified as a “family pod.” When in the physical location of the family pod, students may remove face coverings and relax use of physical distancing. This model does require a shared responsibility for personal hygiene, disinfecting of shared spaces and communication about symptoms and illness.

Additionally, family pods serve as a primary support system for residential students, and are nurtured and facilitated by the pod’s Resident Assistant (RA).

Physical Distancing Guidelines Specific to Residential Living

Physical distancing in the residence halls is a critical mitigation strategy. As such, the following adjustments to standard residence hall policy have been made.

  • Face coverings must be worn in common area spaces, including lounges, kitchens and laundry rooms.
  • Hand sanitizing stations are provided at every residence hall entrance.
  • Kitchens will remain open, but students must provide their own equipment and must disinfect before and after use. A common set of cleaning supplies will be provided, and cleaning instructions posted.
  • In halls with community bathrooms, fixtures (sinks, toilets and showers) will be assigned for specific student use.
  • Residence Life programming continues to focus on building community and creating safe living environments, but programs are delivered through alternative methods.

Cleaning, Disinfecting & Sanitizing Living Spaces

Students are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting their living space. Common bathrooms in Browne, Ferguson, Galbreath, Russell and Shaw will be disinfected twice daily by PPO custodial staff. Additionally, cleaning supplies will be provided in each bathroom and students are encouraged to disinfect areas before and after use. Each family pod will be encouraged to assign bathroom fixtures to residents on a given floor.

Residents are responsible for cleaning bathrooms in suite-style living which includes Eichenauer and Berlin Village. Students are provided a list of recommended cleaning and disinfecting products and supplies, along with instructions on how to properly clean bathrooms.

Guest Policy

For health and safety reasons, access to residence halls is restricted. Only persons living in a residence hall will have access to that building. No visitors are permitted in the residence halls, and students are required to stay in their assigned residence halls. Visitors include off-campus guests, including family and friends; students living off-campus; students assigned to other buildings; and students assigned to other family pods.

Fraternity Houses

Fraternity houses are not open to guests who are not members of the organization. Each chapter was required to work with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement to develop a Health & Safety Plan, which is on file in the Office of Student Affairs.

Events & Activites

Involvement in campus activities and the resultant sense of community are important components of a college education and hallmarks of Westminster College student life. The Office of Student Affairs supports the work of student organizations and collaborates with students to provide creative outlets and alternatives for their standard operations.

Student organizations can hold in-person events by working with Student Affairs to ensure compliance with proper use of on-campus spaces, appropriate physical distancing safeguard and adherence to state-mandated large group gathering guidelines. Facial coverings are required at gatherings whether held indoors or outdoors. Food provided at events and activities must be individually packaged using disposable containers. Tabling opportunities in McKelvey Campus Center (TUB Tables) will be suspended, as activities cannot be held in compliance with physical distancing requirements.

We strongly recommend the use of virtual meetings and programming. When the weather permits, we also encourage the use of outdoor space for events. Anderson Amphitheater can be reserved through Reserve a Campus Location on My.Westminster.

Approval for campus events hosted by academic and administrative departments will be granted by the area vice president.

Student Organizations

Organizational Meetings

Student Affairs strongly recommends the use of virtual meetings. In-person meetings are permitted so long as physical distancing and health and safety guidelines are followed.

Organization Activities

Organization activities must follow the guidelines for Campus Events and must be approved by Student Affairs. Student organizations are asked to complete a health and safety plan for events as part of the approval process. Student Affairs provides the associated forms and is available to answer any questions student organization leaders have about the approval process.

Student Travel

Student organization-sponsored travel is suspended for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Marketing & Promotion

Student organizations are encouraged to use digital signage to promote events and meetings. TUB Banner paper and markers cannot be properly disinfected and will be temporarily unavailable. Submit your digital signage request through the Marketing Form.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

All social activity must be held on campus and comply with guidelines for Campus Events. Virtual chapter meetings are encouraged. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement will assist chapters will the development of a creative alternative to traditional recruitment events in compliance with National Panhellenic Council, National Interfraternity Council and each chapter’s headquarters.

Gatherings and visitation, including recruiting events and parties, at fraternity houses are suspended until further notice. Additionally, all fraternity houses are required to submit a health and safety plan to the Office of Student Affairs.

Fitness & Recreation

The equipment in the Walker Center and the Field House Weight Room has been spaced to provide for appropriate physical distancing. Participants will be required to wear cloth face coverings as possible. Now more than ever, a thorough disinfecting of fitness equipment after use is critical.

During the academic year, workout times in the Walker Center are available by reservation.

Transportation/Shuttle Service

Because vehicles cannot provide adequate space and airflow for physical distancing, the airport and campus shuttle program has been modified for the 2020-2021 year to minimize risk to the community. The shuttle will not operate at the beginning of each semester, but will operate at the end of each semester. Students will be provided with alternative transportation offered by Pittsburgh Airport ground transportation.

Vespers & Chapel

Vespers, Chapel & Mass services will be conducted in the Anderson Amphitheater as the weather allows, and will move indoors to Wallace Memorial Chapel in November. In both locations, participants must comply with physical distancing and face covering requirements.

The Wellness Center

The Wellness Center is an integrated health care facility that provides general health services for illnesses and accidents, short term mental health counseling services and wellness promotion for the students of Westminster. Clinical services are available for undergraduate students who pay the student activity fee.

Westminster College Wellness Center regularly monitors guidance from American College Health Association, Pennsylvania Department of Health, local department of health and the Centers for Disease Control.

Call Ahead Protocol for Appointments

In order to minimize exposure and control traffic flow, students are required to call ahead to schedule visits to the Wellness Center.

After-Hours Care for Students

Westminster College is offering after-hours care via telehealth. Students who are sick should contact the Resident Assistant on duty, who will evaluate their needs and contact the nurse on call. The nurse on call, via telehealth, will assess symptoms, provide advice for symptom management and will schedule the student for a next day appointment at the Wellness Center, as needed. Area Coordinators will be instructed to contact an ambulance to transport urgent cases to a local health care facility.

Mental Health Services

College counselors have been temporarily relocated to McKelvey Campus Center, Rooms 353, 355 and 356. Counseling appointments will be primarily conducted via telehealth. Students attending in-person counseling appointments can check in in the Student Affairs office (McKelvey 341). Wellness coaching will continue to be offered by the counselors.

Over the counter medicine recommendations

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  • Upset stomach relief (i.e., Tums, anti-diarrheals)
  • Band-aids and antibiotic ointment
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Kathu is a town in South Africa, and the iron ore capital of the Northern Cape Province. Its name means "town under the trees", after the Camel Thorn forest it is situated in.

The phrase "the town under the trees" was coined by an engineer working in the town in the early 1990 as part of a tourist marketing drive, together with the accompanying graphic. It was intended to be a marketing slogan. The meaning of the word "Kathu" has anecdotically been attributed to a porridge brewed by the local population from the powder found in the pods of the Camel Thorn trees. Kathu was founded in the late 60's early 70's. Kathu is perfectly situated in between Upington and Vryburg with about a 2 hour drive to each. Kimberley is a 3 hour drive away. The magnitude of the open-cast mining operation at Kathu is difficult to describe, or even to portray on film, and visitors on guided tours never fail to be astounded by the sheer size of the operation and the equipment used to extract and transport the much sought after iron ore. Some of the world's longest goods trains travel through inhospitable and rugged terrain carrying their valuable iron ore cargo from Kathu to the port at Saldanha Bay.

Sishen Golf and Country Club

Situated on the outskirts of the town of Kathu in the Northern Cape Province, this is truly a unique setting in which to play a round of golf - the course winds its way through a 500 hectare Camelthorn forest on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. Built and maintained by Sishen Iron Ore mine and officially opened in 1979, this is the last course designed by Robert (Bob) Grimsdell, which he unfortunately could not see completed. Considering its surroundings, its lush green fairways and greens have surprised many a visitor to this arid region.

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  • For breakfast / lunch / dinner available on request daily

  • Air conditioned
  • En-suite bathroom
  • DSTV in all the rooms
  • All units have fully equipped kitchens and are en-suite
  •  Wheelchair friendly rooms
  • Swimming Pool
  • Safes in rooms
  • Secure and shaded parking
  • Kathu Inn is also ideal for big groups and long stays.

  • Food parcels for breakfast / lunch / dinner available on request daily.
  • Kathu offers a wide range of dinning experiences.

List of events in and around the surrounding area.

Carnavon Fly-in
All day aircraft activities: sky diving & tandem for public participation. The combination of Aviation and Festive events during the Fly-In is a great attraction for visitors. The Carnarvon Fly-In brings all the various aspects of Aviation to the Karoo.

Location: Carnarvon

Richtersveld Wildrun
Four days & 150km of magnificent Richtersveld National Park desert running is the latest Wildrun offering from the Wildrunner team. This spectacular North Western desert frontier of South Africa is a magnificent mountainous geological hotch-potch, sliced through by South Africa’s longest river – the Orange. Add to the mix an icy cold Atlantic ocean and you have the recipe for a truly unique landscape populated by largely endemic plants & animals.

Location: /Ai /Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

1st Annual Walls of Arts (Learners) Exhibition
The walls of arts is an annual exhibition project for local Visual artists in the Province, sponsored by the National Arts Council of South Africa. The overall aim of the event is to develop learners in the arts section and to give a platform to budding artists to build their profiles.

Location: Mayibuye Arts Centre, Kimberley

Congress for the Association for Mathematics Education in SA
The aims of AMESA are, in general, to promote Mathematics Education and, in particular, to enhance the quality of the teaching and learning of mathematics by providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all learners.

Location: High School Diamantveld, Kimberley

Activities & Attractions

  • Kathu is packed full of interesting activities for the whole family.
  • Kathu Inn features a Swimming Pool on the premises.

Kathu Activities:

  • Absailing and 4×4 routes.
  • Boiterelo Duallery Centre.
  • Craft shop selling locally made jewellery.
  • Game Reserve.
  • Offering game and bird watching.
  • Khai-Appel Recreation Resort.
  • Camping and caravan facilities, fishing and horseriding.
  • Kumba Sportclub.
  • Badminton, golf, gymnasium, squash, swimming, tennis.
  • Mine Tour.
  • Guided tours of the world’s largest open-cast iron mine by appointment.
  • Awards & Accreditations As Claimed By The Establishment
  • AA Recommended
  • airport (less than 15km)
  • car hire (less than 20km)
  • horse riding (less than 5km)
  • kitchenette only
  • laundry facilities onsite
  • lock-up safe
  • outdoor pool
  • parking all onsite
  • restaurant onsite
  • tea / coffee making facilities
  • tumble dryer onsite
  • washing machine onsite


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We have been helping humans and animals for close to 20 years. One of our biggest programs is our Hope for the Holidays program. We ask our low - no income companion animal families to fill out a form that tells us what they believe their greatest needs are and at least one wish that would have if someone were to adopt them for the holidays.

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The last few years have been so amazing in the fact that so many of our families, animals and elderly have been adopted and had their needs and wishes filled. We delivered over 121 boxes this year and we were only helping just over 65 elderly and a few families. ( Quite a cut in numbers from previous years but, manpower, resources and funding were very limited ).

Most of the folks just wanted small things like human and animal food. Some wanted gift cards for home repairs and the like. Some wanted items to assist in medical needs and some just wanted holiday greeting cards.

Thank you to everyone that stepped up and donated funds, items, food, gifts and more. We could not have helped so many without you. Our families appreciated it. The animals appreciated it and we certainly appreciated each and every single gift that walked through our doors this year.

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As the summertime slowly draws to a close, you may be focusing on getting your home ready for fall. This can include any number of things, from decking our your front porch in orange and red to adding comfy pillows and throw blankets to your living space. What may not be on most homeowners’ to-do lists (but should be!): impact windows. While these windows provide excellent protection against summer storms here in Florida, they can benefit you all year long. Read on to find out how.

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Even outside the span of hurricane season, violent thunderstorms can sometimes damage old, outdated windows. Additionally, impact windows can protect your home from security risks as well (since they aren’t as susceptible to breakage). For these reasons, impact windows can keep your home safe from weather and other risks all year long.

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Many Florida homeowners complain that they’re constantly hearing traffic or pedestrian noise from outside their homes. Impact windows, which are much thicker and more secure than traditional windows, can cut down on unwanted sounds significantly.

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Ever been to Villars Mexico Cafe? Well the same owners also own Mexico Cafe Delano right in the heart of Delano. They’ve been there for a while so they certainly aren’t the new kids on the block. This is a review that has been a long time in the works. I’ve stopped by on multiple occasions only to find them closed during advertised hours. I guess they’ve had some issues with staffing so I was lucky to catch them open one day for lunch.

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When I arrived, I was kindly greeted and seated. Within seconds, I had a cup of water and chips and salsa right in front of me. Both salsas were your very basic options that were fairly runny. The chips needed a little salt to it. Overall a very plain experience but it was complimentary so we’ll move on.

I asked for a recommendation on what to order and was told the sampler was the way to go.

When the food arrived, the presentation wasn’t going to win any beauty pageants but that would have been OK if the food was great. Of every single portion, the chile verde was easily the best part of the sampler; nice tender pieces of meat just floating in the sauce. I really enjoyed it and would have ordered that by itself.

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I went into this blog and went back and forth on how I wanted to address it for one simple reason. The staff there was SOOOO friendly that it hurt me to not like the food. I had a great conversation with the people there. They were engaging, genuine, and seemed like down to earth great people. It’s just for me the food was underwhelming but I would go again for the people there alone and try another dish.

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Wildwood Auchterawe - Fort Augustus - Loch Ness
Fort Augustus & South Loch Ness

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Wildwood - Fort Augustus & South Loch Ness

Location: Auchterawe - Fort Augustus - Loch Ness - Fort Augustus & South Loch Ness

Sleeps: 7

Price From: £575 p.w.

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Wildwood Log Cabin, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness

Sleeps 7 + 1 - WiFi - Wood Burner - Pets welcome (One Well Behaved Dog)

Wildwood - a true Finnish style detached square log cabin set within the small community of Auchterawe and the surrounding forest, offers quality spacious self catering accommodation for families up to 8 or would be an exquisite honeymoon location.

Although Wildwood is set in a quiet woodland area, it is still within easy reach of the village. With walks along the River Oich and the Great Glen cycle route close by, you should pack your bikes and walking boots and enjoy the countryside around Loch Ness and the Great Glen.

Wildwood nestles in the forests surrounding Fort Augustus, this is a tranquil and beautiful location, yet within 2 miles of the village and the most famous loch in the world – Loch Ness. There are many trails through the surrounding forests and alongside the picturesque River Oich. A leisurely walk takes you to Fort Augustus with the historic Caledonian Canal Locks – the gateway to Loch Ness.

During the holiday season the village bustles with visitors and is a popular holiday venue, with its many cafes, restaurants and bars. As Fort Augustus is geographically right in the heart of the Highlands it makes an ideal base for your Highland holiday.

The magnificent west coast, with its white sandy beaches, and the magical Isle of Skye are all within a leisurely days drive. Aonach Mor, where you can take a gondola ride and experience a spectacular view of the Great Glen and Ben Nevis is only about ½ hours drive. Winter skiing is available and downhill mountain biking in the summer months. A must is the Jacobite Steam Train journey from Fort William to Mallaig, which crosses the viaduct made famous in the Harry Potter films – one of the finest railway journeys in the world. For a spot of retail therapy, Inverness the capital of the Highlands is about 40 minutes drive.

With the mysterious Loch Ness and all its secrets virtually on your doorstep you do not have to venture far. Take a boat trip on Loch Ness in your own quest of finding that elusive “monster” or experience the quiet and very beautiful south side of Loch Ness. With walks by the river or canal, along with the many forest walks you will find plenty to keep you occupied. The Caledonian Canal runs through the heart of the village so you can watch the boats manoeuvring the lock gates on their way through the Great Glen.

Wildwood is a private and secluded retreat ideal for the discerning holiday maker with deer and other wildlife right on your doorstep. Pine martens and red squirrels are often seen visiting the garden. The lounge at Wildwood is located on the 1st floor to take advantage of the magificent views and has a wood burning stove for those colder evenings. Whether you are sight seeing, actively seeking adventure - or taking time out to relax from everyday life, (perhaps with the odd game of golf) this place will hold you in awe.

If your heart is set on a holiday in a log cabin and Wildwood is booked then why not have a look our similar properties that can be found on the Log Cabins page.

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  • Utility/boot room, views out towards the forest. Ironing facilities and plenty of room for wellies, hiking boots etc.
  • Kitchen/dining room. Fully fitted kitchen includes, electric oven, hob, and grill, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer, microwave, and all the usual utensils.
  • Double bedroom
  • Twin bedroom
  • Large family bathroom with a separate bath and walk-in shower
  • Spiral staircase leading to the lounge

  • Lounge with views toward the forest through the full width picture window and the wood burning stove in the lounge gives a lovely atmosphere especially during the winter. Two x 3 seater leather sofas and easy chairs, 32 inch LCD colour satellite TV, DVD, CD/radio player, collection of DVDs and CDs, books and a selection of games.
  • Master bedroom with en-suite shower room.
  • Single bedroom with a pull out guest bed.

Please note. Cot and high chair not available.

Included in the price

  • Electricity and the initial fuel for the woodburning stove (Extra can be purchased at cost)
  • Bed linen and towels
  • WiFi

One well behaved dog is welcome at Wildwood but please note that the garden is not secure.

Garden furniture and gas barbecue.

Good Housekeeping Deposit

A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £75.00 is required at this property.

Best Features

  • Quiet location within walking distance of the village of Fort Augustus
  • Proximity to Loch Ness and other areas of outstanding natural beauty
  • Choice of walks from the doorstep

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Wildwood Reviews

The lastest reviews of Wildwood...

Reviewed this property on 02/11/2020
And awarded it
Love this lodge - stayed a few years ago with another family - plenty of room for 2 young families. Kids are older now and it was perfect for a single family of five. Fabulous location.

Reviewed this property on 19/09/2020
And awarded it
We had a wonderful week at Wildwood Cottage, Fort Augustus. The property was well above expectations, tastefully furnished and spacious. The location was amazing, exactly what we were looking for. Lots of lovely river and woodland walks on the door step. Would definitely recommend and would like to go again.

Reviewed this property on 15/11/2016
And awarded it
We rented Wildwood at Fort Augustus for a week and had the best time, our holiday started on 5th November and it was very mild. The wildlife there is amazing. Deer, pine martins, badger and so many birds. We were feeding them 2 pints of seed per day not including fat balls and suet. The property was spotless and there is everything there to make your stay so comfortable. We wish we booked 2 weeks now. If you book this property you won't regret it.

Reviewed this property on 27/10/2016
And awarded it
Excellent, fantastic, superb !!! A wonderful stay in a lovely property in the 'Wilderness', well almost. A short walk (1.5M) to Fort Augustus, beautiful surroundings and so many sights to go and see. Will definitely be returning again. The property is lovely and cozy with the wood burner, wildlife on the doorstep. An Excellent stay - Many Thanks A1++++

Reviewed this property on 16/10/2015
And awarded it
We loved our stay at Wildwood. Peaceful setting, close but not too close to Fort Augustus. Clean and pleasant cabin. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed this property on 19/04/2014
And awarded it
Beautiful furnished cottage with woodland stunning views. Fantastic holiday overall lots to do and see. Would highly recommend this cottage and it's location.

Reviewed this property on 12/11/2013
And awarded it
If its peace and tranquillity you are after then Wildwood is for you. I took a book with me to read and didn't get past chapter 1 as the view from the window in the upstairs living area is stunning. The cabin is well equipped for your stay and very comfortable. The downstairs bathroom looks newly fitted out and the standard is good throughout. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wildwood and so did our dog!

Reviewed this property on 04/06/2013
And awarded it
Wildwood is a stunning property set in the perfect wooded location but only a mile from the village. Walks start from every angle on your doorstep, wildlife, peace and quite in equal measure. The property has everything you need, extremely clean and tidy. With two rooms on each floor that are seperate to the living spaces it is perfect for two families or friends. Highly recommended. Thanks.

Reviewed this property on 11/03/2013
And awarded it
Very disappointed, not to see the pine martins! We put bread and jam out every morning which disappeared without trace. We arrived when there was remains of snow on the roof and ground, the cottage standing out from the surrounding woodland. Once inside we made ourselves at home very easily, everything we needed was there especially the log fire which our great dane loved to curl up to each night. Extremely enjoyable peaceful stay. Look forward to returning soon (and seeing those pine martins).

Reviewed this property on 23/10/2012
And awarded it
The lodge is exactly as stated. Woodland walks from the doors - ideal forest roads for cycling too. The single track road from Fort Augustus is much better than other single tracks in Scotland. So quiet and peaceful but with the TV to keep grumpy teenagers happy who have an allergy to fresh air - it catered for all. All the rooms were clean and fresh, no evidence of previous dog. Perfect for star gazing with the darker nights. Really enjoyable.

Reviewed this property on 25/05/2011
And awarded it
WOW, from the moment we turned the corner and saw our cabin it was like being in paradise, it was as magical inside as it was out, we didn't want to leave the children all decided that we should buy the cabin and stay there forever, it was so nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of life and look out onto so much beauty the cabin was set out perfectly, we are one hundred percent going back next year

Reviewed this property on 14/09/2010
And awarded it
hi will stayed at wild wood 28.8 2010. we had a great time. the weather was good to us . the log cabin was great. there was lots of walks around. we went on a boat trip which was great. the royal Scot which is at fort Augustus which is only a 20 min walk from the cabin. the Jacobite steam train from fortwilliam to mallaig was great. we even saw the pine martins at night. the down side was after 13 hrs drive the washing machine did not work the shower in the master bedroom did not work,

Reviewed this property on 06/10/2009
And awarded it
16th - 19th September 09 - Excellent few days in this wonderful Log House. The house has everything you could need and the level of specification and attention to detail was superb. Marie, the friendly housekeeper does an outstanding job in keeping the place clean and presentable for all guests, with fresh linen on all the beds, fluffy towels and a welcome pack of milk, shortbread and tea - very welcome after a long journey! Although this is a dog friendly log house you couldn’t tell that dogs had previously been there, which is nice for guests with aversions to dogs - not us with Bracken who bounds through the forest without a care in the world. Excellent walks from the back door (situated 2 miles in the forest) but never to far from Fort Augustus and Loch Ness. Superb setting for all sorts of adventures whether walking, cycling, kayaking or shopping in Inverness!

Will definitely be back again.

Reviewed this property on 21/09/2009
And awarded it
A great location to stay with lovely forest walks. The cottage was nice, however the only downside was the utility room as it smells disgusting, obviously guests leave wet animals in there, even a good clean didn’t get rid of it. The cottage is well presented, but needed a good clean before we could relax for the week. However we had a lovely week and the weather was warm and sunny.

Reviewed this property on 26/08/2009
And awarded it
We are not from far away, but with our disabled son it was a beautiful setting and a change of senery, the peace and quiet the other 3 boys enjoyed their holiday the stunning walks on our door step which our spaniel Rooney really enjoyed. Our late night visitor the Pinemartin who came every night, the fox in the wood and the deer. We took a cruise on the Loch which was lovely but no sign of the Monster . Maybe next time. The house was marvelous on arrival with the little extras as well, milk in the fridge, and the shortbread, which disappeared quick. Many thanks for our holiday break, and hope to do it again soon, Thanks Lorna Donald,Gordon, Myles, Grant and Scott and Rooney

Reviewed this property on 29/07/2009
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Reviewed this property on 18/11/2008
And awarded it
Beautiful log cabin in a stunning location! The cabin is extremely well equipped with nothing forgotten - the views from the lounge area upstairs are stunning. It is extremely peaceful, but with Fort Augustus conveniently just down the road for essentials or to enjoy a meal out. There are so many places to visit that you?ll never get bored, but there are also plenty of great walks straight from the doorstep which my dog absolutely loved. If you fancy a bit of skiing, the Ben Nevis range is not far away. I would highly recommend this cabin to everyone - you won?t be disappointed.

Reviewed this property on 08/10/2008
And awarded it
Beautiful log house in the most idyllic setting. Upon my arrival I could not help but notice how clean and well equipped the house was. It caters for everything and everyone. Enjoyed fantastic walks with our dog and saw some spectacular scenery, especially on the south side of Loch Ness. Scotland is a beautiful place but staying in Wildwood made it truely special!

Reviewed this property on 30/09/2008
And awarded it
Brilliant log house in super surroundings making a truly excellent holiday. Now has blackout curtains in main bedroom.
Very well equipped, we didn’t want for anything. Make sure you feed Marty the pine martin - he loves sweet food like bread and jam / honey. Climbed Ben Nevis, travelled the steam train to Mallaig and done plenty of walking through the surrounding forest and by the canal. Absolutely brilliant whitewater kayaking - the best in this country. Will definitely be coming again! Ray from Sussex 6th-13th September 08

Reviewed this property on 17/08/2008
And awarded it
A very nice spot full of lovely walks. The cabin is very well equipped. I was very surprised to see three Pine Martins helping themselves to food that we had set out.

Reviewed this property on 07/08/2008
And awarded it
Wonderfully QUIET place with beautiful walks from the front door. Can pick up the Great Glen Way by going to Fort Augustus. I would agree with the comment of the previous reviewer re. curtains. Really need to change the upstairs bedrooms window dressing - the velux has NO blind. I have veluxes at home, and couldn’t function without blinds. This is a problem in the single room when it stays light in the summer until midnight - never really gets dark. Other than that though, a fantastic house, spotlessly clean. Corinne at Wilderness Cottages very helpful and efficient.

Peaceful holiday - recommended.

Reviewed this property on 27/05/2008
And awarded it
We spent a very relaxing week with everything we needed on hand and would certainly use wildwood again.
The only problem were the curtains in the upstairs bedroom need to be heavier and let less light in.

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John Beirne, a Willowwood Arboretum Magnolia expert.

John Beirne has been and is currently working on the Magnolia Verification Project at Willowwood Arboretum but now as Superintendent of Horticulture at Willowwood. He is a registered horticultural therapist and is an instructor of Horticulture and Horticultural therapy related classes at the New York Botanical Garden. He also has worked as an assistant garden editor at Martha Stewart Omnimedia. John has displayed his work at the Sussex County Spring fest garden show and continues to lecture for garden clubs in the tri-state area and organizations. John apprenticed and later served as a garden guide and workshop leader at Wave Hill, a public garden in Riverdale New York.

But John’s first love and greatest passion are Magnolias which he has studied for years. He is truly an expert now on the Willowwood Magnolias where he has verified and photographed each of the plants and has recommended many new plants to expand and rejeuvenate this Collection.

According to John --

-- The Willowwood magnolia collection is large, diverse and varied. The sheer number of documented accessions is staggering (over 128, not including accessions since Spring of 2011). As more accessions will be added again this spring, the collection is growing and will make Willowwood a destination for Magnolia enthusiasts. With continuing care and management, this "Key" collection will continue to prosper and become one of the resplendent jewels of the arboretum, while paying tribute and deference to the arboretum founders and their vision.

-- Rolling meadows which were used as farmland in the 1700’s were developed into gardens at the turn of the century by Robert and Henry Tubbs. Their shared passion included growing rare and unusual plants, which were bought and imported from around the world to create the distinctive plantings that surround us today. Magnolias were clearly one of their and Dr. Ben Blackburn's passions and the venerable specimens that abound throughout the gardens have been recently joined by new and exciting cultivars, hybrids and species.

-- One of the most interesting magnolias in the Willowwood collection is M. x loebneri 'Willowwood' which was selected and named by Dr. Blackburn around 1940 from a seedling he found in the Arboretum. It flowers in early spring, has fragrant white flowers and becomes a pyramidal tree about 40 feet tall. The original tree, now dead, was located near the cypress Poll. fortunately staff propagated several new plants from the original, three of which are now established on the grounds. Also on the grounds are Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty', 'Edith Bogue' and 'Tulsa' added in 2009.

-- Magnolias are popular ornamental plants in NJ due to their showy, fragrant blossoms, easy culture and resistance to deer browse (at least one hopes...).

While strolling through the Magnolia collection it is worth noting, experiencing and savoring the following (Notable species, hybrid groups and cultivars of deciduous Asian Magnolias):

  • Magnolia x soulangiana ( Magnolia denudata x liliflora hybrids dating from 1820 )
  • Magnolia denudata, sp, ‘Purple Eye’
  • Magnolia x soulangiana ‘Lennei’, ‘Alba Superba’, ‘Rustica Rubra’, ‘Norbertii’, ‘Veitchi Rubra’, ‘Brozzonii’, ‘Grace McDade’, ‘Alexandrina’
  • Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’, ‘Rosea’, ‘Waterlily’, ‘Rubra’
  • Magnolia x loebneri ( Magnolia kobus x Magnolia stellata dating to 1914 ) Magnolia ‘Leonard Messel’, ‘Merrill’, ‘Willowood’
  • Magnolia salicifolia ‘Wadas Memory’, ‘Iufer’
  • Magnolia kobus
  • Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’
  • Magnolia kobus x liliflora ( little Girl hybrids dating back to 1950’s) Magnolia ‘Betty’, ‘Susan’
  • Newer hybrids recently planted: Magnolia ‘Angelica’, ‘Apollo’, ‘Athene’, vetchii x ‘Columbus’, ‘Dark Diva’, ‘Daybreak’, ‘Elizabeth’, ‘Felix Jury’, ‘Franks Masterpiece’, ‘Galaxy’, ‘Golden Gift’, ‘ Gold Star’, ‘ sprengeri ‘Eric Saville’, ‘Ivory Chalice’, ‘ Lois’, ‘Pink Royality’, ‘Roseanne’, ‘Sayonara’ ‘Alexandrina’, ‘Athene’, ‘Black Tulip’, ‘’Blushing Belle’, ‘Verbanica’, ‘Butterflies’, ‘Coral Lake’, ‘Golden Sun’, liliflora x veitchii, ‘Lois’, ‘Marilyn’, liliflora ‘Nigra’, ‘Purple Prince’, ‘Rose Marie’, ‘Royal crown’, ‘ Yellow Fever’, ‘Verbanica’, ‘Vulcan’,

Click here for a list of Willowwood's magnolia collection as of March, 2014.


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How a Virtual Assistant Can Help You Survive Covid-19

In early 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic forced many businesses to alter their operations. At best, this meant converting brick and mortar offerings into virtual options. At worst, it meant shutting down until stay-at-home orders were lifted. But now that restrictions are being lifted, some are still finding it hard to get back to “normal” so to speak. Well, an option that might help one achieve that normal could be a virtual assistant.

What is a virtual assistant?

A virtual assistant (VA), as the name implies, is an assistant that helps and supports your business virtually. This does not mean that the person is a robot or some type of computer. It simply means that the person is based at a remote location and not within your office. A VA is trained to assist you, and your business, when called upon.

Advancements in technology, the presence of the internet, along with document-sharing and other business-related software, makes it easier for people to work remotely. Because many businesses no longer “need” people to physically be present at the same location for them to work, VAs could be a good option for some.

What services does a VA offer?

Depending what needs your business has, a VA can assist with almost any and every work-related task. Some of the most common tasks that a business will allocate to a VA include:

  • Operational and administrative tasks
  • Phone management
  • Event management
  • Managing calendars, appointments and emails
  • Preparing reports
  • Personal tasks like booking hotels and restaurants
  • Social media management
  • Content management
  • Simple digital marketing tasks
  • Community management
  • Website design

Take one of our clients for example. Edmond Virtual Assistant Services offers VA services here in the greater Chicagoland area. Their offerings are centered around four areas/groupings:

  • Executive Support
  • Productivity
  • Marketing & Social Media
  • Special Services

In addition to the above, companies can hire role-specific VAs to handle specialized duties as well. In these scenarios, VAs have a specific skill set that only allows them to tackle just one operational area. For example, the person could only work on tasks associated with sales and marketing, public relations, or customer service.

How can a VA help you survive Covid-19?

Many businesses have had to try and retool their operations in the wake of Covid-19. If you’ve had to close your brick-and-mortar location, but still have the ability to sell your goods virtually, a VA could be a key addition. Even if you are still operating a physical location offering something like curbside pickup, a VA could function remotely to help take customer calls, schedule pickups and coordinate orders. With that said, here are some additional ways that a VA might be able to help you weather this storm.

Reduce operational costs. Since VAs work on their own from a remote location, businesses can save money related to their own location and equipment costs. Furthermore, since the concept of a VA states that the person would be providing their services on a contract basis, VAs have an unsaid understanding with companies to not expect payment unless they are actually working or producing deliverables.

Access to needed skills. One of the foremost reasons why small businesses and solopreneurs hire VAs is to get easy access to skills and expertise, which otherwise would either be too costly to hire for or too time-consuming to do by ones self. Remember, most entrepreneurs are good at what they trained or went to school for. Administrative tasks don’t always fall within their wheelhouse.

Imagine you’re an entrepreneur running a small restaurant that only offered in-person dining pre-Covid-19. Now you are going to offer carry-out as well as curbside pickup, but you don’t have the technology structure in place to make that happen quickly nor seamlessly.

While you can choose to do so by going the long route of hiring a person or technology firm, the option of hiring a hit-the-ground-running “tech” VA could be the more beneficial route. This enables you to quickly get things in place in no time in a much more cost-effective manner.

Maintain Quality service. The simplest reason for most companies to hire VA is to have efficient business operations in place. Hiring a VA enables businesses to employ reasonable resources to fulfill tasks that internal employees either don’t have the time for or aren’t qualified enough to tackle.

Let’s say that your business has had to reduce staff levels to try and survive financially. You’re operating with a limited skeleton crew or worse, you simply had to let people go. Some of those people, might have been really talented workers or those with years of expertise. Now your stuck trying to “limp along” until things get better. This might even mean the business owner doing things they don’t really know how to, nor want to do. Furthermore, they could find themselves simply doing too much, which leads to increased production times, order fulfillment or decreased customer satisfaction.

Having a VA in place to assist with some of the mission critical operations at this time could be just what is needed.

Decreasing the owners workload. Have you found yourself in a situation lately where you missed your kid’s activity (e.g. school e-learning Zoom) because you were either too busy handling “things” or because “something came up” at work?

Saving time and decreasing your workload go hand-in-hand when it comes to outlining the benefits of hiring a VA. Having a VA who can handle those “things” or tackle that “something at work” can help you find more time and therefore reduce your increased workload.

Time management. Hiring VAs empowers businesses to utilize their time more efficiently. For example, would you rather waste four hours a day doing tasks like cleaning out your inbox or spend those four hours conceptualizing innovative strategies to help your business survive?

That’s a no-brainer, right? Having a VA working for you to handle such tasks that could potentially eat up your time, helps you regain lost time that you can invest in working  on your business rather than in it.

Promote your ability to service customers during Covid-19. There are many businesses that are NOT open for “business as usual” as a result of this pandemic. Getting a VA on board can help a business focus on multiple advertising tasks at the same time to let customers know that you ARE open and ready to accept customers business.

This may include promoting availability on social media, running online campaigns, or submitting stories to newspapers. Having someone dedicated to keeping consumers up to date on a businesses’ sometimes “ever changing” Covid-19 operations, could just be the difference between staying open in the long run or turning out the lights for good!


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With the warm weather here and summer closely approaching, vacation time is on my mind and probably yours as well! My family and myself love the beach, so naturally, when i think of summer I think of the beach, my favorite place to be!

If you are planning on being at a beach or even a pool at all this summer, then of course you need a functional and fashionable beach tote to carry all of the "mom" items, you know, the sippy cups, wipes, extra kids clothes, toys, sunscreen, snacks .....and then maybe, if there is enough room still left, something actually for us moms like a Cosmo to read.

Some beach totes are designed for their functionality, while others are designed for style. Personally, I have to have both, functionality and style, in my beach tote because carrying all my kids stuff as well as my stuff around for several years now has made me feel like a pack mule plenty of times, especially beach trips. But hey, if I have to look like a pack mule, i'd like to at least be a fashionable pack mule!

So, depending on what your looking for in a tote, here are some that I found that I think are stylish and functional!

The Whale Bag, which is sold by Saltwater Canvas, LLC is a pretty cool mesh bag that holds up to 6 beach towels, has 9 super sized pockets for all your summer essentials that are easy to see, a secret zippered interior pocket for valuables, snap hook for keys or glasses, and at the end of the day you can hose it off! This tote comes in different colors and priced from $34-$36.

Beach Tote Tip #1: place your towel inside your beach blanket, roll it tightly, and slide the roll vertically into your tote so you can slip it out first thing.

This Aruba Mesh Beach Tote Bag With Insulated Cooler can easily carry 4 large beach towels and features two external pockets, one zippered for valuables or a cell phone, plus another for easy to get to items, such as sunscreen. What makes this beach tote unique, is the additional insulated cooler bag section that is perfect for keeping your food and drinks cool and fresh! This multitasking tote can be found at Amazon currently for $29.95.

Beach Tote Tip #2: Pack a whistle. A whistle can come in handy when bunches of kids begin roaming the beach. Teach your family the “family whistle” and you’ll be sure to have them back by your side in no time.

The Original Deano Tote by Scout is their #1 selling bag since 2004 because it can pretty much carry everything you need for a beach day, and also folds flat for easy storage. If you are looking for just a large tote without pockets, this is your bag! Aside from being a Mary Poppins bag, who can't notice that it is also very stylish! This tote is made out of an all-weather woven material which makes it lightweight, durable, and easy to clean. I love that this massive tote comes in several different colors and patterns as well as gives the buyer an option for monogram for an additional cost when ordering. This tote can be purchased through Scout's website for $39.00.

Beach Tote Tip #3: Take an empty plastic bag or a wet bag, like this one from amazon, for your wet suits.

This Lands End Large Zip Top Canvas Tote Bag features a water-resistant base and trim with anti-mold coating, four interior pockets (excluding small) and key ring attachment for organization. This well built tote is very durable while the bottom and handles are reinforced so it can support a heavy load. You can also personalize this tote and choose from several different color options as well as size options though the Lands End website. This large version shown here is $50.00.

Beach Tote Tip #4: Stay hydrated! Pack lots of water and fill a bottle half way with water and freeze it overnight, this way you will have a cold drink every time you pour water into the bottle over the ice.

The Sandless Beach Tote is designed from a material used by the military, which filters the sand out of the tote. The specially woven polyurethane acts as a one-way filter to prevent sand from coming through the bag and also does not absorb moisture, which could result in mildew or mold. This tote also includes a small solid internal pocket for valuables, shoulder straps, and reinforced box stitch seams. This tote can be ordered online and sells for $39.95.

Beach Tote Tip #5: Put your cell phone in a Ziploc bag to keep it safe from sand or anything else that might make a mess in your tote.

Here's one for the kiddos! This Melissa and Doug Crab Beach Tote is pretty cute and could be used for a boy or girl. I love that this tote bag also has mesh panels in the bottom so you can "sift" out the sand! This tote can currently be ordered from Amazon, Target, and Walmart for around $14.99.

Beach Tote Tip #6: Pack a basic first aid kit. It's always a good idea to have basic first aid items. Make sure your first aid kit includes: band-Aids, neosporin, benadryl, calendula lotion (for sunburned skin), and pain reliever for kids and adults.

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Lot 69 ClearPine Drive Sisters, OR
$ 135,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#220104676
  • TypePending
  • CitySisters
  • NeighborhoodClearpine
  • Zip97759
  • StyleResidential Lots
  • Price$ 135,000
  • Bedrooms0
  • Full Bathrooms0
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Lot Size5,227 SqFt
Listing Provided Courtesy Of:
Cascade Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Property Description

Phase V lots now available in ClearPine! This highly sought after newer neighborhood offers diverse designs and quality construction. Each home is requiredto attain Earth Advantage Certification. ClearPine provides neighborhood access to hundreds of acres of National Forest trails, a neighborhood park with a covered pavilion and community BBQ, a bocce ball court, play structure and a large gathering area for residents to enjoy the outdoors, all while still being just steps away from historic Downtown Sisters.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Sisters Elem Sisters Middle Sisters High
Price History
7/10/2020 Listed $135,000

General Features

Association Amenities Firewise Certification, Park, Playground, Snow Removal, Trail(s)
Association? Yes
Current Use Vacant
Property Sub Type Residential Lots
Property Type D
Section Not Applicable
Sewer Public Sewer
Subdivision Name Clearpine
Utilities Electricity Available
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Zoning R

Exterior Features

Fencing None
Garage Y/N No
Horse Property Yn No
Lot Description Level
Lot Size Acres 0.12
Lot Size Square Feet 5227.00
Road Surface Type Paved
Water Source Public

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  • Fixer Upper
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  • Golf
  • Fireplace
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  • Basement
  • Pool

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Last week we have reported that Microsoft is planning to release the Firmware Updates for Non-Insider and Insider devices at the same time. And we have also given a time frame of early march. Now things has gone pretty faster. Starting to today (March 3rd 10AM PST) 11:30PM IST Microsoft will start auto publishing firmware updates.

Earlier for an Insider device to get a Firmware update we would need to change the Ring from Fast or Slow to Production Ring. Practically Production Ring means Leaving Insider program. i.e., to receive a firmware an insider should have to leave the program and update. So this gonna change from today. Lets discuss in detail.

Literally there is no use of Production Ring Starting today, except to Leave the Insider Program.

Auto-Publishing Firmware for Windows Insiders is Going Live:

It starts tomorrow!  As of March 3rd at 10am PST, all firmware updates for Win10 devices will be auto-published for Insiders.  This allows us to deliver on our goal of eliminating the gap in time between when firmware is available for Retail users and Windows Insiders, as well as eliminating the manual steps that were previously required (switching to the Production ring).

For things to get clear Microsoft has published a FAQ Page

Q:  Which devices have new firmware updates available today?  Is my device on the list?
A:  Please see this list:  firmware variants

Q: What steps do Insiders need to take to receive this new firmware?
A:  Starting tomorrow, none!  As of March 3rd all Windows 10 firmware updates will be auto-published for Insiders and you will receive these updates automatically.

Q: My device had new firmware published previously, but I have not switched to the Production ring to install it.  Will I need to take those steps?
A:  As of tomorrow, no!  We have submitted all available firmware updates for Windows 10 devices to be auto-published.  This means any firmware updates that are available for Windows 10 devices will be available and not require any manual steps for Insiders to obtain.

So things are getting clear.. Make note that older devices are not getting the firmware update immediately.. Microsoft has released a firmware update for Lumia 950 yesterday (March 2) to select markets. If you want the update right now you should change the Insider Ring to Production Ring or wait till 11:30PM IST as Auto Publishing goes LIVE. You can also check the eligible device list for firmware updates in the above link. Older devices running on WP8.1 will be included in future.

Microsoft concludes the blog post thanking the Insiders for their cooperation and patience.

“These changes have been several months in the making, and a big thank you goes to the Insiders for the continued feedback and suggestions that have helped guide these changes.  It is our hope that this new process enables you to stay up-to-date with firmware updates while making it a simple process to receive them.”

We Insiders were waiting this for a long time.. What do our Insiders think about this.?


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Wisconsin banks backing call for more flexibility in ag lending

The Wisconsin Bankers Association is backing an effort from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin to give financial institutions more flexibility in lending to farmers.

Baldwin and Republican U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota urged financial regulators in a recent letter to relax certain regulations that limit loans to agricultural businesses.

“The letter encourages regulators to listen to the judgement of local bankers who obviously know their customers well, and know the cycles well and have a lot of experience with it,” said WBA President Rose Oswald Poels in a recent interview. “Providing greater deference to bankers is always a positive.”

Oswald Poels told WisBusiness.com that WBA discussed the issue with Baldwin’s office before the letter was sent. She noted many banks in Wisconsin and the Midwest work with ag customers, arguing that enforcing an “arbitrary concentration limit” for ag loans in their portfolios needlessly punishes these businesses.

“The agriculture industry is very important to the state of Wisconsin,” she said, noting her support for “anything that can be done to remind regulators that bankers have a lot of expertise in this area.”

A map provided by WBA shows that most of the country’s banks serving farmers are clustered in the Midwest, with the largest concentration in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas. According to Oswald Poels, the changes Baldwin is proposing would impact those states more, but Wisconsin has its fair share of banks with mostly ag customers.

Oswald Poels explains Baldwin and Thune are arguing for the removal of a specific regulation that discourages banks from holding a concentration of ag loans above 300 percent of total capital.

“Just because a bank has a threshold that exceeds 300 percent of concentration doesn’t mean it’s bad,” she said. “It doesn’t mean banks should be forced to transfer loans.”

The U.S. agricultural economy has gone through at least six years of low commodity prices and farm incomes, with global factors putting a damper on certain agricultural exports. Baldwin notes that Wisconsin continues to lead the nation for farm bankruptcies, and argues the changes she’s pushing for would help reduce that number.

In their letter, the senators say they’re hopeful the ag economy will begin to improve as new trade deals are put into place. But for now, they say that financial regulators can help out farmers and ranchers by giving their lenders more freedom.

“Although cash flows may be tight, many producers have healthy equity positions due to land and other asset holdings,” they wrote. “We believe community financial institutions, together with examiners and regulators, can exercise sound judgement until the farm economy rebounds, while also ensuring that the appropriate safety and soundness protections remain in place.”

The letter was sent to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the National Credit Union Administration.

See the full letter: http://www.wispolitics.com/2020/u-s-sen-baldwin-working-to-prevent-more-farm-bankruptcies-in-wisconsin/

–By Alex Moe


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The Financially Sustainable School

About the Project

This project is one of the 2009 WISE Awards winners.

A “good” education is considered one of the best routes out of poverty, but in most developing countries technical/vocational education is neither good nor readily available to young people from chronically poor families, making it difficult to break the cycle of poverty. Two key problems are: 1) the mismatch between the education students receive and the skills they need to earn a decent living and 2) schools’ chronic shortage of funds due to inadequate public subsidies and the lack of other support.

The Financially Sustainable School model, developed by Fundación Paraguaya at its San Francisco Agricultural School, a co-ed boarding farm/school for young people aged 15-19 in Cerrito, Paraguay, addresses these problems by providing poor youth with a high-quality, affordable technical/vocational education, without relying on government subsidies, long-term donor support or costly school fees that exclude the poor. It does this by combining classroom teaching with hands-on learning, as students help run the school’s small-scale, on-campus enterprises.

The revenue of these enterprises, plus other school income, covers 100 percent of school operating costs, including depreciation. Having skills which are in local demand, portable across sectors and valuable throughout entire careers, 100 percent of most graduating classes are productively engaged within four months of graduation.

Context and Issue

The issue addressed is the access of low-income young people to a high-quality, relevant and affordable education that enables them to find or create their own decent jobs and overcome poverty. The Financially Sustainable School model addresses this issue by allowing students to learn by doing, while earning and saving and, at the same time, generating resources to sustain their schools.To graduate, each student must complete a business plan for an activity he or she could undertake after graduation and qualify for a micro-loan. A key measure of program success is that 100 percent of most graduating classes are productively engaged (studying and/or working) within four months of graduation.

According to the ILO, up to 60 percent of young people in developing regions are either without work, not studying, or engaged in irregular employment. In other words, nearly two thirds of youth in developing economies are not achieving their full economic potential. The Financially Sustainable School model seeks to change that by providing a relevant, high-quality education that low-income youth can afford and that will allow them to find decent jobs or create their own decent employment after graduation. With this type of education, low-income youth can earn decent incomes, raise healthy families, overcome poverty and thereby contribute to their countries’ development.

The Solution and Impact

The innovative principle behind this model is that schools for low-income families can be affordable and offer young people from chronically poor families a path out of poverty. Just as microfinance showed that the poor could pay for their financial services, revolutionizing financial services for the poor, the Financially Sustainable School model shows that poor youth can, in effect, pay for their own education at schools with market-based, on-campus enterprises. Moreover, the market focus of schools following this model improves the overall quality of the education provided by ensuring that students learn the skills required to make money in local markets. This is also revolutionary.

Students become “productively engaged” within a few months of graduation, i.e. they gain skills that enable them to: find decent employment in the formal sector, start their own small enterprises, continue their studies at a higher level, and/or spread their knowledge and skills as extension agents, microfinance officers or teachers at other schools.

Future Developments

The objectives for the next few years are to continue identifying partner schools that would like to adopt the Financially Sustainable School model and assist them in adapting the model to their country, culture and circumstances. In particular, the aim is to achieve Fundación Paraguaya’s commitment – articulated at the Clinton Global Initiative – to implement the model in 50 schools and/or 50 countries by the end of 2017. At the same time, it will continue to help other schools adopt “lighter touch” approaches, such as the creation of one or more on-campus enterprises run by students and teachers, in order to improve student educational outcomes and generate income to invest in their educational programs.

To speed replication, Fundación Paraguaya set up the London-based NGO Teach A Man To Fish (TAM2F) in 2005. TAM2F has developed a network of over 3,000 institutions and individuals interested in the model and “education that pays for itself” and holds international student competitions to promote entrepreneurship. The two organizations provide technical assistance to help other schools design and implement business plans for the on-campus enterprises on which the school curricula and income generation will be based. Each school’s choice of business is based on its own assets, local market demand and the skills youth need to find decent jobs and/or become successful entrepreneurs in those markets.

May 26, 2009 (last update 09-19-2019)