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Known as the land of 10,000 lakes, Minnesota has a lot of wide-open spaces and wilderness for you to enjoy while camping in an RV. Minnesota has stunning views and state parks, such as Itasca State Park and Gooseberry Falls State Park. There are also plenty of Minnesota RV rentals.
The type of RV that you choose is dependent on your preferences and the type of vehicle that you own. If you have a pickup truck or SUV that has the capability to tow, you can choose a towable RV, such as a pop-up camper rental in Minnesota. If you want to pull an RV behind you, a sedan isn't the best choice because they don't have the towing capacity. Make sure that you check with your vehicle's owner's manual to find out how much it can tow.
Another option is to go with one of the motorhome rentals in Minnesota, which is a great option for a couple of reasons. First of all, it provides a lot of room for several people to travel and enjoy the open road together in comfort. It's also a good option for people who don't have a vehicle that can tow an RV.
If you've decided that you want a motorhome for your vacation, you'll need to decide if you want one that's a Class A, B, or C. Class A motorhomes are the largest and most comfortable for large groups of people, but they're also typically the most expensive.
If you're looking for something smaller and more affordable, you can consider a Class B or Class C motorhome. Often referred to as a campervan, a Class B motorhome will have plenty of room for a few people and some of the basic amenities. A Class C motorhome is a bit larger and typically has a sleeping area situated above the cab of the vehicle. When looking for an RV rental in Minnesota, keep in mind that it's not always necessary or beneficial to have the biggest and most luxurious vehicle, especially if you plan on being away from the motorhome for most of your vacation.
There are many RV campgrounds in Minnesota, and many of them have amenities that can round out your camping experience. Some campgrounds are located near hiking trails, rivers and lakes for fishing and swimming, and state parks. For instance, St. Cloud Clearwater RV in Clearwater is a beautiful and clean RV park with bathrooms, showers, and events. Another option is Pete's Retreat Family Campground and RV Park, which is located in Atkin. It has a pool, a lodge, and bathrooms. It's also clean and holds events such as karaoke night.
Other types of RV campgrounds in Minnesota have amenities such as hot tubs, playgrounds, and Wi-Fi access. These services are great for people who enjoy getting away from modern-day life but still want some of the conveniences of home.
There are many beautiful RV campgrounds for everyday leisure, but if you want to see spectacular views and enjoy recreation in some of the most breathtaking places in the state and country, check out the state and national parks. Voyageurs National Park is located on islands within the center of a lake. Although you can't take your RV onto the islands, you can enjoy many of the trails and make a day trip of it.
If you want to go kayaking on your RV trip, visit St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. It's also a great place to fish for bass. If you like hiking in the woods, you'll likely enjoy North Country National Scenic Trail. This is currently the longest hiking trail in the state, and it has portions that are appropriate for both beginner and experienced hikers.
In Park Rapids, Itasca State Park is a beautiful place where you can set up your RV and enjoy one of the many hiking trails. Tettegouche State Park has waterfalls and plenty of space to enjoy outdoor sports and activities. You can go fishing for trout, walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish in the river among the red pine at Whitewater State Park. On land, go biking, hiking, or horseback riding.
You can use storage places in Minnesota so that you have a place to store your gear and RV when you don't need it for a certain part of the trip. Some of the available storage facilities across the state include Lake Region Storage, AutumnWoods RV Storage, Destination RV Storage, and Coon Rapids Storage.
Some of the dumpstations in Minnesota include RV Dump Station in Lakeville, Republic Transfer Station in Blaine, and South Transfer Station in Minneapolis. You'll also find dumpstations at many of the RV campgrounds where you stay during your trip as well.
In addition to planning a Minnesota road trip, be sure to check out the state's many popular attractions. One of these popular attractions is the Minnesota State Fair, which is held every summer. You may also want to check out the Minnesota Zoo or the Mall of America. Other popular places to visit in the state include the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Art.
If you and your family love sports, you won't be disappointed by the offerings in Minnesota. From spring to late summer, you can catch a baseball game at Target Field. In the fall, go see the Vikings play at US Bank Stadium. Music lovers will enjoy Winstock Country Music Festival or Minnesota Irish Music Weekend.
Taking in a motocross race (or several!) is an exciting way to spend a few days! The dirt bike races at Spring Creek National are a thrilling ride of jumps, turns, bumps, and other obstacles. Whether you're heading to the races solo or with a family, you're sure to have a blast! And since they take place outside, you'll get to spend a day out in the fresh air watching racers do some truly death-defying stunts!
Minnesota has three major interstate roads: Interstate 94, Interstate 90, and Interstate 35. Interstate 94 crosses the state from South Dakota to Wisconsin, Interstate 90 crosses the southern portion of Minnesota, and Interstate 35 runs from the southern part of the state to the northern part of the state. For a more leisurely and scenic trip, consider taking one of the many state highways that cross Minnesota.


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This trail has two trailheads. The more popular is on Central Ave, just south of Thunderbird Rd. The other is on 15th Ave, just north of Peoria. Starting from the trailhead on Central, the trail begins as an easy service road. This part of the trail, from the trailhead to the top, is used often by service vehicles to access the vast array of communication towers up on the top. The trail here has relatively easy to moderate inclines that level off for about 25 to 50 yards.
When about to the top, there is an obvious fork in the trail. To your left, the service road continues a few more yards up to the antennas, and on your right the trail will begin to descend the western side of the butte. The deteriorating asphalt soon gives way to a rockier trail. On your right the trail will begin to continue around to the south side of the butte. This part of the trail is not nearly as busy as the first half. About 1/4 of the way down there are the remains of the old Cloud 9 restaurant that burned down back in Nov 1964. (Date and link clarified by a guest) Although they are a bit vandalized, they are interesting to check out.
From the old restaurant, the trail will have 2 options that get you to the trailhead on 15th Ave. One is a jeep trail, and the other, a trail that's a little less traveled.
If you live in the north valley, this trail is a quiet alternative to the hustle and bustle of Squaw Peak and Camelback. Not nearly the workout, but if solitude is what you seek, this is a nice place to find some.
faucet with potable water near the trailhead
Check out the Official Route and Triplogs.
Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community.
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Maya Stewart
London College of Fashion
Pyramid Clutch, 2010
Carmen Clutch, 2013
Maya Stewart's professional experience includes working at leading brands such as Jill Milan, Judith Leiber and Matthew Williamson. Her designs have been featured in Vogue, W Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, US Weekly, WGSN, and carried by Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, Eva Longoria, Carrie Underwood, Elizabeth Hurley and Kerry Washington. A graduate of the London College of Fashion, Ms. Stewart's notable awards include the Professor Jimmy Choo Award, the Lineapelle Young Designers Contest, Student Accessory Designer of the Year, ASOS and London College of Fashion LTD 100 top ten picks. She has also presented her collections at New York and Los Angeles Fashion Week.
As a Native American of Chickasaw, Creek and Choctaw descent, Ms. Stewart's designs are frequently influenced by the geometric designs of Southeastern tribes. To these designs she brings inspiration from her many years spent in London, New York and Los Angeles.


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I've just added some new Date Beads to the store both Personal Use and Commercial Use versions. These date beads are really cool, the numbers and letters are clear with a slight texture so all you need to do is place a colour or paper behind the beads and they will match any kit!! A great addition to your stash for both scrappers and designers. And I have them marked down half price for a limited time!
Now available at Gotta Pixel, Digitals and DigiScrap Warehouse.


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Amendment 4 – Florida's historic voting rights win – is one example of movement building. Organizers say they'll continue their work to ensure 1.4 million Floridians can register to vote and that their electoral voices will be heard on public policy.
Florida's voting rights victory in November will be recorded in U.S. history as the largest expansion of electoral democracy in nearly half a century. But Amendment 4 – the movement to restore voting rights to Floridians convicted of felonies – did not end with the mere counting of ballots.
The amendment's victory opens more doors for movement builders in Florida as to how they will work in the future, especially as they pursue justice and equity for families.
Organizers say outreach efforts will continue for the next several months to ensure 1.4 million U.S. citizens who have completed their sentences can register to vote in Florida. Previously, these "returning citizens" were banned for life from casting ballots in the Sunshine State – their electoral voices simply did not exist.
Amendment 4 backers also are thinking about how families affected by this ban succeeded in driving this nonpartisan voting-rights victory through the telling of their life stories and community organizing. The victory was years in the making. One focus for organizers now: Building upon that level of grassroots civic engagement for the future, which could include criminal-justice reform efforts.
"We organized around people and humanity," says Desmond Meade, executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC). "…It makes sense to embrace those values in the next steps. That means we don't do business as usual. We keep our humanity elevated above that."
Meade, who is Black, and Neil Volz, FRRC political director and who is White, say relationship building and finding common ground will continue to be essential for organizing in the near future. Both ideas propelled Amendment 4 to victory with more than 64 percent of the ballots cast in November – or more than 5.1 million votes. "They weren't votes based on fear or hate," Meade says.
A diverse group of organizations came together to support the amendment: Rural and urban residents, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Christians, Muslims, Jews, other faith groups, supporters of President Donald Trump, farmworker families, immigrants, refugees, youth and the poor.
"We've been engaged in relationships for years," Volz says. "This will build on those relationships."
Valencia Gunder, a community organizer with The New Florida Majority in Miami and a network weaver with Equal Voice for Urban Florida, believes this movement to restore voting rights could continue to transform civic engagement and the overall landscape in the country's third most populous state, which is home to more than 21 million people.
"It redefined what coalition means, seeing how many people we needed to have at the table to be successful," she says. "It showed us that when we have a common goal, we can get past a lot of boundaries."
Gunder adds: "It finally showed Florida about putting directly impacted and underserved people at the forefront and putting their needs as a priority."
Equal Voice for Urban Florida is a network of family-led community organizations that are collaborating across various issues to effect positive policy changes from the ground up. The state is also home to Equal Voice for Rural Florida, another network of organizations. Its members contributed to the effort to restore voting rights to Floridians.
The role of a network weaver is to support member organizations in identifying issues of common concern, build upon working relationships and strengthen collective impact.
In Miami, for example, Equal Voice for Urban Florida network members have bases of support in various communities – Little Haiti, Liberty City and among immigrant families and Black and Brown youth, for example – that were affected by the voting rights ban, Gunder says. That helped strengthen the overall Amendment 4 outreach work because community relationships were in existence and people were aware of the issue.
"It is way more impactful to do things through a coalition," Gunder says. "They have access to people who you might not have access to."
Meade, Volz and Gunder give credit to political, business and philanthropic supporters. Financial support came in the form of an unrestricted general support grant from Marguerite Casey Foundation for nonpartisan voter and civic engagement efforts.
This type of grant, Meade says, gave FRRC the opportunity to open chapters throughout the state, such as in Miami, and hire returning citizens and other residents to do outreach work, including in communities of color.
"It's important for grants to create an environment in which people can fail," Meade says. "…A lot of times when you deal with organizations led by people of color, there is little room for error."
"Unrestricted funding is vital to building relationships that are the heartbeat of the movement," Volz says.
Community organizers might look at criminal justice and prison reform as issues to consider in the near future. Gunder believes Amendment 4 attracted large amounts of attention from Floridians for a simple reason.
"I think people just wanted a change. They just wanted to restore hope," she says, adding that numerous families in the state continue to want progress in their communities.
"Just keep an eye on Florida," she says. "As Desmond says, 'If you want to flip a country, grab it by its handle.'"
Brad Wong is content editor for Equal Voice. Equal Voice is Marguerite Casey Foundation's publication featuring stories of America's families creating social change. With Equal Voice, we challenge how people think and talk about poverty in America. All original and contracted Equal Voice content – articles, photos and videos – can be reproduced for free, as long as proper credit and a link to our homepage are included.
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CNSWC Public Affairs
Naval Special Warfare's Education Program is hosting an Education Fair slated for April 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado Galley, building 300 in San Diego. For the East Coast, a fair is slated for May 23-25 at the SEAL Heritage Center in Little Creek, Virginia.
More than a dozen colleges and universities will have representatives at the fairs to assist prospective students with information, enrollments and tuition assistance.
"Many of our students are utilizing their education benefits to continually learn and develop their skills and capacities," said Sally Lambert, NSW education specialist. "This is an ideal opportunity for them to obtain important information regarding the programs and services offered by these institutions of learning."
Naval Special Warfare is a highly educated force, with 43% of new enlisted ascensions having at least a 4-year degree. According to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Jacob Newbold, senior enlisted advisor, NSW Scout Team, educated operators are "more honed and have more experience with organization and leadership."
"There is no reason why a Sailor in NSW on shore duty can't get a degree," Newbold said.
For questions regarding the Education Fair on either coast, contact Sally Lambert at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Rossland city council wants to make changes to a tax break it offers businesses to improve their properties.
Council instructed its staff last week to draft amendments to the revitalization tax exemption bylaw to ensure it's not giving some businesses advantages over others.
"To me it was a good bylaw, and it definitely served its purpose. But now times have changed," says Mayor Kathy Moore.
The revitalization exemption bylaw has undergone changes since it was first introduced in 2010.
Originally, a business making improvements to its property could apply to pay no additional municipal taxes for five years if their property was given a higher assessment because of those improvements.
"Let's say you have property assessed at $1,000, and after improvements it's assessed at $2,500," explains Moore. "Well, if that increase in assessement then brought your taxes up, you would be exempt on paying the municipal tax portion of the incremental increase.
"You are still paying tax on the original value of $1,000, not on the increase."
Josie Hotel benefitted from exemption
Many businesses applied for the exemption over the years, but one of the biggest beneficiaries has been the new Josie Hotel on Red Mountain.
It applied for the exemption in 2016, when its property was asessed at $1.525 million. Its tax bill at the time was $19,437. Three years later, with a 100-room upscale hotel on the property, the assessed value is $7.438 million. Its tax bill would be $83,022 without the break.
Under its five-year exemption (which ends next year), the Josie will have saved about $208,000 in muncipal taxes.
"It does give them a break because they didn't have to pay increased taxes on the assessed value during the years they were building the hotel," says Moore. "So it does help them, as it helped a number of other businesses that took advantage of the program."
It's important to note the exemption only applies to Rossland muncipal taxes, which makes up about 55 per cent of a business' total tax bill. A business still pays the full assessed tax rate to the regional district, and school board, as well as police, hospital, parcel taxes, and any other charges that might apply.
Changes made
In 2018 council changed the bylaw to tone down the scale of the tax break. Instead of a full exemption for five years, it gave businesses a gradually decreasing tax break instead — 100 per cent in the first year, 80 per cent in the second, 60 in the third, etc.
Now the city is adding more restrictions.
Moore says the bylaw was first introduced during tight economic times, and was designed to spur business owners to maintain and improve their properties.
But she says, "the economic situation is different, the economy is stronger. So we did make some changes to it last [council meeting]."
Under the changes council asked staff to develop, no new business will be eligible for the exemption if they will compete with an existing business.
"We did find, yes, it does give an advantage to the new business over a business that is established," says Moore. "The intent was because an established business doesn't need the helping hand that a new business does. But the argument is, you have one hotel doing well, and another hotel comes in and is competing."
Still unfair, says hotelier
One example of that is a hotel owner on Red Mountain who says the exemption has damaged his business.
Martin Lundh owns the Ram's Head Inn, a long-established hotel on the edge of Red Mountain.
He pays $30,000 in municipal and other taxes on his property every year.
"$30,000 is a huge chunk to make with 12 rooms and two suites," he says. "I've been basically working for free for nine years.
"I work 100 days in winter, 6 in the morning until 10 in the evening," he says. "I love this place. But I need every dollar to come up with the $30,000."
He says the Josie Hotel, which is getting the tax break, is offering deals he can't compete with.
"Suddenly they had a $75 per night deal in December. Normally we make $8,000 to $10,000 on Nordic skiers and people who come before Christmas," he says. "This year we had zero customers."
It's not much improved for the summer for him either, he says.
"We have offered $112 rooms in the summer for years. Now I have to compete with a four-star hotel with a full restaurant offering rooms for $110," he says.
Not only does the Josie Hotel get a tax break he doesn't, he points to the new Nowhere Special Hostel, right next to his hotel, which is also taking advantage of the five-year, phased-in revitalization tax break.
Lundh says he doesn't mind paying property taxes, he just wants it to be fair.
"I understand you have to pay taxes, but everybody should have to pay. Our businesses are right next to each other, and we are both selling rooms. And one of us is paying taxes and the other is not."
He's not sure how he can compete, even with the revisions the city is considering.
"I like it that they will change it so it won't happen again, but the damage has already been done to the Ram's Head," he says. "I would like to get the five-years-off, 55 per cent from my property taxes as well.
"That would make it fair to me."
Council has to adopt the proposed changes to the exemption bylaw by mid-July to make its budget deadlines.


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A cash for cars company is around when you have a clunker to sale. They come to your location to inspect the car and give you an estimate of the amount of money that can pay you for the vehicle. It doesn't matter the vehicle's location or condition, the make or the model, a cash for cars company can help you get rid of that car fast.
No Hassles & No Risks
You are not inclined to take the offer if it is not what you expected. There are no hard feelings if you decline the offer. However, with the right cash for cars md company, you will be happy with the amount offered. Keep in mind that the company that buys the car tows it off the property, which is a savings in and of itself.
When to make the Call
You may find the need to use a cash for cars company in many situations. When the car is taking up space on your property or you are in violation of codes, these buyers reverse those woes. You can get money in a hurry when selling the vehicle to one of these buyers. And, it's a fast an easy process. Sometimes the title to the vehicle isn't needed to sell the car, which makes things even easier.
Sell the Car the Fast Way
Cash for cars companies make it easy to sell your car when it will not run or when there is considerable damage. If you have a car sitting around taking up space, why not find out what these companies can do for our needs? You will love the ability to quickly sell your clunker and get it off your property!


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Hey curvy girls all over the world,
In the midst of catching shows at Lincoln Center I was invited to view plus size designer SK Wilbur's s/s 2012 collection in midtown. I have to be honest, I got there late and missed the show. However, I managed to snap a few pictures of the models still in their dresses after the show.
Wilbur's spring collection entitled "Out Of The Dark" offered ladylike sophisticated styles punctuated with edgy details. His spring color palette consisted of white, black, and gray, with color splashes of tomato and citrine. The classic simplistic styles were adorned with edgy details like exposed zippers, sculptural and mesh shoulders, leather trimmed zip belts, as well as classic pleating and draping. The details are what makes the collection standout. The high neck dresses were complimented with bold necklaces from Lee Angel, and over sized clutches designed by Wilbur himself for an upcoming collection call Garden Variety.
Wilbur wanted his spring collection to evoke a feeling of renewal and rejuvenation. According to Wilbur, "A time to cast off heavy burdens." The spring collection presented a balance of sophisticated styles mixed with current trends.
What do you think of the SK Wilbur Spring 2011 collection?
For more information on the line and where to purchase check out SK Wilbur's site at www.skwilbur.com.


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Why "Crossroads"? If I ever started a publishing company, I would call it Meeting Street Publishing. It refers to the collaboration that is behind most publishing projects, and it reminds me of many years attending the wonderful Charleston Conference, where librarians and publishers have equal billing. (Of course many towns have Meeting Streets, but Charleston's is well known.) "Meeting Street" as a metaphor is related to "Crossroads," which is a reminder that scholars, publishers, librarians, and technologists will together determine the direction that scholarly publishing will take in the future. Sometimes we think of publishing as a sort of weather pattern in the sky over which we have no control, but I am interested in how we shape the future through our choices. "Meeting Street" is about communication and collaboration, while "Crossroads" adds to that the image of roads to be taken and not taken.
Some people say that publishing is changing rapidly, but in my experience over the last few decades (yikes, a long time!), this change is astonishingly slow. The pace definitely gives us time to reflect on what we are doing (or not doing).
The term "Crossroads" is also related to Publishing Makerspace, a working group that I co-founded in 2014. It is dedicated to encouraging collaboration, supporting multi-modal publishing, and ultimately redefining scholarly publishing to include all the forms of work that scholars are creating today.
I like the idea of liminality–a boundary that is not a line but rather a creative space where categories overlap and recombine. Whether I am planning an encyclopedia project that will define a field for a generation or sewing a pamphlet to please a friend, I appreciate the sense of "serious fun" and creative possibility inherent in publishing and want to share it.


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City of AvondaleHome Menu
Over The Counter Plans Review
Over The Counter Plans Review
have been temporarily suspended until further notice.
Thank you.
You may be eligible for an Over the Counter Permit if you meet the following criteria and pay the appropriate fees. The permit may be processed while you wait, depending on the complexity of the project. Plan check and permit fees vary depending upon the type of work being proposed and the valuation.
Please Note: We recommend calling (623)333-4000 in advance to verify availability of services. Due to the volume of plan review workload, wait times may occur. For sealed plans, it is recommended the registrant bring the plans in for review. Minor revisions can be redlined at the counter and signed by the Architect. The following reviews may be processed when all required application paperwork is provided:
Minor residential additions, patio covers, interior remodels, detached accessory structures, carport to garage conversions, or covered patio to livable.
Residential Fire Damage Repairs, less than 50% damage, if the Fire Damage Report is available.
(Note: If roof trusses are damaged, the applicant must provide two copies of truss calcs or truss repair calcs sealed by an Arizona registrant, and no modification to layout.)
Pools and plot plans for single family subdivisions.
Counter plan review may be provided for Tenant Improvements (TIs) given the following situations:
a. Under 3,000 sq. ft. for Business Offices (no medical offices);
b. Under 1,500 sq. ft. for Mercantile/Retail space;
c. Under 15,000 sq. ft. for storage of Low Hazard Storage less than 12' in height, with a completed Fire Safety Questionnaire in which there are no "yes" answers. If "yes" answers are present, then the project will need to be submitted for review.
d. Fire Damage "Restore to Original" with no structural requirements.
Re-instatement of expired permits can be completed after verification of inspections, the remaining fees have been established, and original stamped "Approved" plans are available for re-stamping.
Fence and walls requiring a building permit. (>7')
Interior demolition of non-bearing partitions, ceilings, etc, for pending/future TIs with appropriate identification.
Please Note: Additional Over the Counter Reviews Provided Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm for the following:
Temporary and permanent signs
Manufactured homes, Mobile homes (pre 1979 manufactured homes)
Minor mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing work. Minor is defined as three or less circuits, service upgrades, change out of like equipment, replacing existing sewer line, gas line, gas line extensions, water line, and water heaters.
Demolition permits for the complete demolition of a structure, with proof of ownership or verification of owner's agent have been established.
Over the Counter Plan Reviews Not Provided
When any of the following conditions exist:
a. A Notice to Comply has been issued for Construction Without Permits.
b. A Change of Occupancy or revision of required exiting will occur upon completion of
c. A CUP, Variance, and Administrative Relief is required from Planning Division.
d. Changes to the exterior of the building which will require Planning approval, including roof top changes that add equipment extending above the parapet, exterior lighting changes, window and door changes, paint scheme changes, etc.
e. Residential expansion greater than 25% on retention lots requiring Engineering Department Approval.
f. Projects where structural calculations are required for new single family;
All other Occupancies-Multi-Family Residential, Medical Office, Assembly, Educational,
Factory or Manufacturing, Hazardous, and Institutional Occupancies will require submittal.
(Minor changes may be reviewed at the discretion of the Plan Reviewer).
Please note: At least two (2) sets of clear, legible plans drawn to scale will be required for all of the above submittals. Please contact our office at (623) 333-4000 with any questions.


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Join the fun on Family Day! FREE bowling and FREE skating Monday February 17, 2020 provided courtesy of the Youth Action Committee, the Village of Chase, and the Province of BC.
Join the fun on Family Day! FREE bowling and FREE skating Monday February 17, 2020 provided courtesy of the Youth Action Committee, the Village of Chase, and the Province of BC.
Snow Clearing explained
Throughout 2020, the Village of Chase will be working to develop a new Official Community Plan (OCP). Please complete our kick-off survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTF5VR8
Special Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2019 starting at 4:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Village Office
Please note the following changes to the garbage pickup schedule over the Christmas period: Pickup Schedule
Press Release-FINAL
The Village of Chase 2018 Annual Report is now available for review. A paper copy is also available at the Village office for public review. Council will be considering the report at its regular meeting on November 12, 2019. Full Village of Chase 2018 Annual Report
This link is "background information only" pertaining to item 9.12 on the August 20, 2019 Regular Council agenda: https://www.policyalternatives.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/BC%20Office/2018/01/CCPA-BC_RestoringForestry_web.pdf
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED VILLAGE of CHASE OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 874-2019 The Village of Chase Council will be holding a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act, to consider amendments to the Village of Chase Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 635 for the following property(s): (130 Aylmer Road) The […]
The Village of Chase is now accepting proposals to conduct an assessment of existing childcare spaces in Chase. The Village of Chase has received grant funding to conduct a Child Care Planning Project. This involves engaging local families as well as neighbouring Indigenous community families to ascertain the need for child care services for these […]


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Dragon's Promise
Succubus, slaver or soul mate?He was a Drake, a dragon. She was a St. George, born to slay them. They were meant to be mortal enemies, yet for three days the shifter and the succubus had been insatiable lovers. From that union a secret child had been conceived. Now Caitlin St. George had to finally tell Sean Drake she'd not only borne his son, but that the baby had been kidnapped. And only Sean could save him…
The tasks in front of Sean were not easy. He'd had to give his family's enemy all he demanded, and then become what he'd feared the most. Would this mission cost Sean the last shreds of his humanity, or could love finally tame the beast within?
About Denise Lynn (Toledo, Ohio Author)
A firm believer in dreams and happy endings, Denise Lynn learned early on that if a book wasn't handy it was just as easy to create her own story. When not hunched over a keyboard or wishing she was hiking out to various locales in eastern Tennessee, Denise can be found in the dustiest section of the local library with her nose stuck in the most fascinating research book. You can contact Denise by visiting her website at http://denise-lynn.com.


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Aspen Institute Study Finds Training Partnership National Leader in Training
April 29, 2015
The Aspen Institute's Workforce Strategies Initiative released a case study on the SEIU Healthcare NW Training Partnership. The nearly 50-page study was the culmination of a year of research, featuring interviews with Training Partnership employer partners, labor partners, leadership at the state of Washington, and, most importantly, Home Care Aides themselves informed the findings.
From the report's Executive Summary:
"The Training Partnership is the nation's largest training provider for workers in home care. A nonprofit school founded in 2007, it develops and provides training programs and services for long-term care workers and is the primary training provider for home care aides in the state of Washington. With more than 45,000 total trainees on any given day (both new and incumbent workers), it is the second-largest educational institution in the state by enrollment – behind only the University of Washington.
The Training Partnership has created a statewide training system with comprehensive resources and tools to support home care aides, consumers and employers. Its focus is much broader than traditional training programs or institutions. It aims to train and empower long-term care workers, bring respect and dignity to the profession, and, in turn, improve the quality of care for consumers. With its multifaceted focus on improving training and opportunities for workers and transforming the industry and quality of care, the Training Partnership also is one of the country's most ambitious sector strategy initiatives. With its understanding of how improved economic stability can enhance worker performance and its dual focus on improving jobs and providing advancement opportunities, the Training Partnership also exemplifies the emerging Raise the Floor and Build Ladders strategy."
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About the Aspen Institute's Workforce Strategies Initiative
The Aspen Institute's Workforce Strategies Initiative works to identify, evaluate, and promote promising and successful practices and policies that improve access to quality training and employment for low-income adults. For more than a decade, AspenWSI has helped shape America's workforce development strategies and practices to enhance outcomes that enable low-income adults to successfully complete training programs and access quality jobs.
About the Training Partnership
The Training Partnership is a nonprofit 501(c)3 school formed by SEIU 775 and participating employers, including the State of Washington (employer of record), to train and develop professional long-term care workers to deliver quality care and support to older adults and people with disabilities. In collaboration with SEIU 775, employers throughout the state, our College Consortium and our Community Network, the Training Partnership is developing innovative, meaningful training programs to help transform the long-term care profession. The aim is better training for long-term care workers, and in turn, better care for long-term care consumers.
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Halima Gulaid says:
I was working as a home care/IP care giver for the last 9 years. I need to get more training. Last year I finished the 12 hours of the continuing education. Now I am looking for a job but I need to get training and I would appreciate very much if you can direct me how to get the training I need. I need Mental Health Part Two and Dementia in order to get the job I applied.
Thank you very much,
Halima Gulaid
Zachary Pullin says:
Hello Halima,
Thank you for your comment.
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Zachary Pullin
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lori hopson says:
can you please help me and tell me how to find the place for the online training
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I had to go to the grocery store for a couple of things, and as I was walking through the store, I found something that seemed a little off. Shopaholic wine glasses. Cute, right? Not so much. The definition of … Continue reading
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Sounds like sour grapes to me…Posted: February 15, 2011 Filed under: explanations | Tags: app store, apple, apps. subscriptions, ideas, smart Leave a comment
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And you know what this tells me? Everyone is just upset that they didn't think of it first. If you're going against the rules, and then somebody comes in and says, "Hey man, you can't do that anymore," you should not respond with, "But we've been doing this all along." You are only going to look like a moron.
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Did you know that it is international tutu day? Yeah, me neither. I am not sure what you are supposed to do on tutu day. Wear a tutu? Make a tutu? Watch a ballet with tutus? I dunno.
Support tutu awareness? Save the tutus! Go door to door asking for donations for the tutu research and education fund. Tutu-in? Where you all gather at the capital building wearing tutus and hold up signs like "give tutus a chance!"
I was looking at my bucket list about 6 months ago and realized that making a full-on classical (platter type) tutu was on there. I would get on it, but I live in this tiny little apartment that is about three rooms too small for all the stuff we have in it. Someday, though. What I will do with it after it's done is anyone's guess. I suppose I can just wear it around because WHY THE HECK NOT, am I right?
Anyway, so I guess today I will take a lunch break to watch a couple of episodes of Princess Tutu. There, that sounds festive enough.


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Last weekend I raced at Challenge Kraichgau. More than 3500 people raced (incl relay and a Olympic distance in the afternoon).
After the swim (1.9km) I was in 6th place and after the 90km bike ride (with more than 1000m of climbing in 2:16h) I was in 4. Place in a very strong field. Only Normann Stadler (2x Ironman Hawaii Camp), Michael Göhner (Winner of Challenge Roth 2009 in under 8h!) and Francois Chabaud (best French athlete on half distance) were riding
faster than I did.
Unfortunately I have had some problems with my left heel over the last weeks, so I was not running much… I dropped back to 10th place in 4:04:45h for this hard Half-distance.
Very strong field: Rutger Beke from Belgium was only 11. Place. He was 2nd in Hawaii two years ago and many times Top 10 there… Luke Dragstra (Planet X Teammate) was 13th place in 4:11hr.
I was riding the Planet X Stealth bike and did 2:16:38h for the hilly 90km and
Luke 2:19:57h. Maybe next time I'll give the brand new Exocet bike a go...
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today i scooted down to the water. cars seem to be taking over the park.
the accessible bathroom has a push button but isn't actually easy to get into. i decided to scoot back home to pee.
i bought 2 of the 4 cartons of organic coconut water from the metro, which can be used as blood plasma. interesting right.
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Re: Tons of Questions and not sure who to talk to?GMFS May 25, 2012 8:31 PM (in response to perkins1983)
If you can get a bank loan then good luck with that. Nowadays Banks are not lending to anybody it seems. Just make sure you get a good interest rate.
Re: Tons of Questions and not sure who to talk to?LLG May 27, 2012 12:07 AM (in response to perkins1983)
There are a ton of things you need to consider before opening your store. Having a source for inventory and hardware to process sales is a great start, but you need to prepare yourself for the multitude of things that will arise during your day-to-day operations.
The Small Business Administration funds an operation called Score. You should visit the website and find someone locally that will sit down with you and go over everything. I have not personally used their services, but I've read a lot of reviews about how helpful they are. As I understand it, it is completely free.
Good luck with your new venture!
Re: Tons of Questions and not sure who to talk to?Moderator Berta May 27, 2012 1:43 PM (in response to perkins1983)
Hi Perkins1983,
First off I wish you well in your venture. I would suggest getting an accountant to help stay on top of your finances and to make sure that everything is in order.
Re: Tons of Questions and not sure who to talk to?wolf29 May 28, 2012 12:03 PM (in response to perkins1983)
Hi. There are many resources to help you with your startup and contacting an accountant and lawyer is also a good place to start. Ideally someone you have worked with before and can give you sound advice. If bank loans just don't workout for you there is the option of government grants for small startup businesses. I've had good success with the resources at www.businessformationgroup.org and http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants
Good luck!
Re: Tons of Questions and not sure who to talk to?OfficeGoddess Jun 29, 2012 11:01 AM (in response to perkins1983)
As I've said many tmes, there are lots of 'little steps' in setting up a business. Go to www.choosewhat.com for a comprehensive checklist that will help you get the foundations in place properly.
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My husband and I are in the beginning stages of potentially opening a dollar store. At the same time we seem to have lots of questions and have found places that help us get the store including inventory, registers etc all ready for opening day. So our other questions is do you take extra money from a loan to have in the bank for other things such as payroll etc. Does anyone know of someone to contact for help when starting a small business. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.


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Tully a hotspot for water quality innovation
May 13, 2019
This week's IRF World Rafting Championships in Tully are putting the spotlight on the Tully River - renowned for its white water rafting but just as much a hotspot for water quality innovations to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
The Tully region's high rainfall and fast river flows create conditions that make it challenging for land users.
Peter Lucy, Manager of Tully Canegrowers, said the rafting competition was an opportunity to communicate some of the work going on in the region to improve water quality.
"Tully relies on a productive and profitable agricultural industry - it's the lifeblood of our community. But our climate and geography mean we need to balance the needs of sustainable farming businesses with our impacts on the environment," Mr Lucy said.
"Many of our local farmers are involved in industry and reef programs that are helping them make changes to farming practices to benefit water quality. It's not just time and effort that's being put in, but significant investment from their own pockets too."
"Farming's not the easiest game in the world. Farmers are generally trying to farm more sustainably, and trying to do that without going broke," Mr Lucy said.
Several government-funded programs are bringing investment into the region through grants opportunities for landholders, technical support and training and education, and this is helping to accelerate farm practice changes already happening in the region.
Alex Lindsay, Extension Officer with the Wet Tropics Sugar Industry Partnership (WTSIP), is working with cane growers in the Tully district as part of the Australian Government's Reef Trust III program.
"We're working with growers to develop customised nutrient management plans, which is not only improving water quality but also making farming systems more profitable and sustainable for the long term," he said.
"With 3000-4000mm of rainfall a year, it's a real challenge for growers to feed the crops and not lose nutrients, so nutrient management plans are not just about what fertiliser you use but how you use it. We want to address constraints to maximise the uptake of applied nutrients."
A number of other programs are also supporting farmers across industries to innovate and trial new machinery or practices that focus on improving water quality, profitability and sustainability.
The IRF World Rafting Championships will run from 13-20 May 2019. For more information about the championships visit www.wrc2019.com
For more information about farmer innovations and practice changes: Alex Lindsay, Wet Tropics Sugar Industry Partnership – 0427 231 971


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The Social Street appoints Tracylocke's Pradeep Ramakrishnan and Prashant Oka
Ramakrishnan comes on board as National Head of Strategy and Insights. Oka joins as Associate Vice President
The Social Street has made two senior level appointments in the Strategic Planning and Retail space.
Pradeep Ramakrishnan comes on board as National Head of Strategy and Insights. An alumnus of MICA, Ramakrishnan brings with him around 18 years of experience in the communications industry. He moves from DDB Mudra Max & TracyLocke where he spent more than six years overseeing planning for a few verticals which included Media, Retail and Shopper. At The Social Street he will be working across divisions and be responsible for spearheading research and data led strategy and insights across its spectrum of clients. He will also be overseeing the development and implementation of Tools, Processes to enable business solutions.
Talking about his appointment Pradeep Ramakrishnan says, "What excited me about The Social Street is the single minded focus on finding solutions to business issues through the lens of communication. It was about coming up with solutions that work on ground and deliver results, not just solutions that make clients happy. I am looking forward to working very closely with Pratap, Mandeep and the rest of the leadership team at The Social Street to make this dream into a reality."
Prashant Oka joins as Associate Vice President. He brings with him over 11 years' experience across categories of which 5 years were dedicated to Shopper Marketing. He moves from TracyLocke where he helped set up its Shopper Marketing offering. At The Social Street Prashant will be jointly spearheading the Retail and Shopper Marketing agenda for the West Region.
Talking about his appointment Prashant Oka says, "Delivering solutions that make business sense has been a passion for me and is what forayed my path into shopper marketing. The Social Street provides me with a unique platform to adopt a truly integrated and tech driven approach, to deliver these solutions. Having worked with Pratap & Mandeep in the past, I am excited to be a part of their vision of building a world class new age digitally driven agency."
Commenting on their appointments Pratap Bose, Chairman and Co-Founder of The Social Street says, "At The Social Street we are committed to making solutions work. And investing in the right talent is important to live this dream. I have worked with both Pradeep and Prashant and the passion and perspectives they bring in are key to our vision. I am sure they will contribute to our organization becoming a truly world class business solutions provider."
Commenting on their appointments Mandeep Malhotra, CEO and Co-Founder The Social Street says, "Pradeep and Prashant are one of the many pillars of our organization and we are extremely happy to have them on board. They bring with them rich experience which would benefit our clients immensely."For more updates, be socially connected with us on
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Officials say a Tulsa businessman now owns part of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
George Kaiser is a new partner in 'The Professional Basketball Club, LLC., which owns the Thunder.
"We are honored to welcome George Kaiser as a member of the ownership group of the Oklahoma City Thunder," CEO Clayton Bennett said. "George is a well-respected and important Oklahoma business leader, as well as one of the state and nation's top philanthropists. His commitment to successful business and community leadership is in true alignment with that of the Thunder."
Kaiser is the president, CEO and primary owner of GBK Corporation, a parent of Kaiser-Francis Oil Company.
Kaiser is purchasing the ownership interest of Tom Ward.


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Welcome to our new site!!
So many changes have happened since this journey began, and we have come a long way, and want to continue on this journey not just for ourselves. We want it to be more than taking peoples pictures, we want to help others in their journeys. Whether it be new and upcoming photographers, visionaries, bloggers, models, entrepreneur, and many more.
So, let us re-introduce ourselves, our vision, our dreams, our hopes, our loves, our passions, our plans.


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Cosplay! Construction, Tips, Gatherings, Advice / Re: Welcome to Summoners Rift. LOL 2012« on: May 20, 2012, 08:52:48 PM »
If I finish it in time, I will be bringing my Battle Bunny Riven cosplay to Fanime! Excited to meet all of you~
Hm. Do consider, though, that we'll be expecting plenty of underage people at the Ball, and having alcohol there would be, to say the least, frowned upon by the con center, San Jose, and California (not to mention everyone who has access to internet news if it gets too big-scale).
It'd save a lot of hassle if it was just kept to 'sober' drinks.
Too many underaged kids for adult beverages. Of course that doesn't mean you can't have a couple before coming down to the dance...
Although if you ask me ball room dancing and drinking probably don't go well together. Better to wait for the rave, that's what I'll be doing...
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Sorry, no, just one box. Max Size should be about the size of Comic Book Long Box.
If you have two people splitting a spot, can there be one per person?
I don't understand how we ended up with so much adult material. It's not mine, I swear! XD
Sorry, only one box per space. This is so that it's easy for our staff to do our rounds and check on what's going on.
This is better than previous years where NO hentai stuff was allowed ^^;;
Sorry, no, just one box. Max Size should be about the size of Comic Book Long Box.
Also, any mature items must be contained to one clearly-marked closed box. Please see the rules for specifics. We reserve the right to prohibit any items.
Check your email, I've replied to this.
Note: Group rewards are still to be determined. Only groups that initially register with 10 or more will receive these rewards.
Your group does not qualify for group perks. (Adding more members will NOT qualify your group.)
AHHH! Ok, some more corrections.
- Registration accounts can have as many people as possible, but only members in a group account with ten or more members will receive the group bonus.
- Group registration will definately be open this week. If you would like, email me (milton at fanime . com) with the subject "Fanime Group Notification" without the quotes (emails without that exact subject might not be added to the mailing list and as such, won't get the emails) and I'll email you when it goes up. Going against what I said earlier, there will be no extention for the discount. Originally, group registration was scheduled to open next month, but I've been able to work out something and allow a week at the old rate. So please don't kill me angry-mob style at the convention.


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Door Knock Mission to Washington D.C.
April 15, 2018 - April 20, 2018
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AmCham Morocco is pleased to announce the organization of a Door Knock to
Washington, D.C. from April 15-20, 2018.
AmCham Morocco Door Knock mission main objectives are as follows:
1. Advocate on behalf of U.S. Companies based in Morocco:
• Main Business Challenges to address to boost U.S. – Morocco business relations
• Present needs for U.S. government support and technical assistance
2. Showcase Morocco's Investment and Export Potential:
• Present Success stories of U.S. Investment in Morocco
• Promote Morocco as the Gateway to Africa
3. Networking for AmCham Members:s.
• Provide an opportunity to better understand the business development and
political infrastructure in the U.S.
• Provide network contacts to pursue partnerships with U.S. companies through
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
About the American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco
(AmCham Morocco) is a non-profit, non-government organization, which
represents American and Moroccan businesses.
The chamber's mission is to provide support to businesses, Moroccan and
American, in expanding their opportunities in each market through advocacy,
information, networking and business support services.
AmCham Morocco was established in 1966 by a group of Moroccan and
American businesses under the auspices of the US Chamber of Commerce
in Washington, D.C.


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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
|Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by Overland – 13 Days
(Guaranteed Fixed Departure Date 2015)
|Fixed Departure Dates by Overland
|22, 29 (Full moon trip)
|06, 13, 20, 27 (Full moon trip), 29
|03, 10, 17, 23, 26 (Full moon trip)
|01, 08, 15, 22, 26 (Full moon trip)
|05, 12, 19 (Outer & Inner Kora trip), 24 (Full moon trip)
|02, 09, 16, 23 (Full moon trip)
- The Yatris for Lhasa – Kailash Tour should arrive in Kathmandu, 01 Day earlier than above mentioned date.
- Tibet entry date is 3rd day of Kathmandu
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Coach-2015 (Fixed Departures)
Detailed Itinerary:-
Day 1st Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, Meet our representative & drive to Hotel. O/N Stay in Kathmandu
Day 2nd Kathmandu Half day sightseeing:
Morning, visit Pashupatinath temple, Afternoon Pack up and evening Tour Briefing. O/N Stay in Kathmandu
Day 3rd Drive to Kodari then CONTINUE TO NYALAM
Morning we will proceed to Kodari Nepal-China Border (118km/4hrs),complete the immigration formality in China side then drive to Nyalam (3750 m/43km/). It takes an hour and half to get to Nyalam.
Accommodation: Guesthouse( dormitory room).
Kodari – ZhangMu – Nyalam: 43 km .
Driving hours: 2 – 3 hrs .
Altitude: 3750 m. (Nyalam)
Day 4th FREE DAY IN NYALAM
Rest in Nyalam for acclimatization purpose. Today, you may go for a short hiking above Nyalam for a couple of hours. This will help you to get acclimatized properly.
Accommodation: Guesthouse (dormitory room).
Day 5th NYALAM TO DONGBA
Today, you should drive an extensive distance to reach New Dongba( 4600 m.). On the way, you will be passing through Peikucho Lake, Ganesh Parvat and the River Brahmhaputra. Also, you will be passing through a couple of other high passes.
Accommodation: Guesthouse .
Nyalam to New Dongba: 360 km .
Driving hours: 6 – 7 hrs .
Altitude: 4500 m.
Day 6th DONGBA TO LAKE MANASAROVAR (4550 M )
Today we will drive to lake Manasarovar and stay in bank of mansarover .On the way, we will be passing through Paryang town and Mayum-La pass ( 5200 m.). This is the highest motorable pass in this journey.
Accommodation: Guest house – very basic room.
New Dongba to Lake Manasarovar: 550 km.
Driving hours: 6 – 7 hrs.
Altitude: 4550 m.
Day 7th LAKE MANASAROVAR TO DARCHEN (4663 M )
Morning Pooja, holy bath at Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen. While going to Darchen, we will make a clockwise parikrama of Lake Manasarovar. The drive takes about 1 & half hours.
Accommodation: Darchen Guesthouse ( dormitory room ).
Lake Mansarovar to Darchen: 55 km .
Driving hours: 1.5 hours .
Altitude: 4680 m.
Day 8th DRIVE TO YAMA DWAR THEN START PARIKRAMA .
Drive to Yama Dwar then start Parikrama. The drive from Darchen to Yama Dwar, takes about 45 minutes. Our Yaks & yak men will meet you here. We will load all logistics on Yaks then start the journey.
After loading all logistic on Yaks, you will start your journey. Today, you will have to walk about 5 – 6 hrs( 12Kms ) to reach Diraphuk.
After Darshan of Kailash from Yama Dwar, return back to Darchen& have rest.
Accommodation : Guest House
Yamdwar to Diraphuk: 12 kms, approx.
Trekking 5 – 6 hrs
Altitude: 4920 m.
Day 9th PARIKRAMA TO ZUTULPHUK (4760 M.) VIA GAURI KUNDA
Early morning, trek uphill to Dolma-La pass – It takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach Dolma Pass. This is the highest Pass (5600 m.) that you will cross on this journey – from Dolma pass, you will trek down to the valley-floor.Just right after the pass, you can see a beautiful but tiny lake on the right hand side – this is GauriKunda. From Dolma Pass, you have to trek another 4 hours to reach Zutulphuk. Please make you mind up, this is the toughest and longest day in parikrama.
Accommodation: Guest House /Camp .
DiraphukGomba to ZutulphukGomba: 22 km .
Trekking duration: 9 – 10 hours .
Altitude: 4820 m.
Day 10th PARIKRAMA NEAR DARCHEN AND DRIVE BACK TO PARYANG /DONGBA
After a short trek of 8 kms( 3hrs ) from Zutulphuk, you will reach at the pick point, where you will meet our Representatives waiting for you. Meet with other members then drive further to Paryang .
Accommodation: (dormitory room) – very basic.
Zutulphuk to trek ending point: 8 km approx. – 3 hrs trek
Pick up point to Paryang: 395 km
Driving hours: 6– 7 hrs.
Altitude: 4550 m.
Day 11th RETURN JOURNEY FROM PARYANG/DONGBA TO NYALAM.
Early morning after breakfast, we set off our journey back to Nyalam.
Accommodation: Guesthouse (dormitory room)
Paryang to Nyalam: 522 kms .
Driving hours: 6 – 7 hrs.
Altitude: 3750 m.
Day 12th NYALAM TO KATHMANDU
Drive to Kathmandu (6 to 7 Hrs) .O/N stay in Kathmandu hotel
Day 13th DEPARTURE TO AIRPORT.
Drive to Kathmandu Airport to proceed to your own destinations .
Package Cost per person by Coach : INR 94,999.00 Net for Indian
Important Note:This rate is valid for Normal Tour if the Chinese Govt Make New Rule as a Last Year August,In 01 Bus only 17 pax then rate will be Us$300.00 Extra per person
- Arrival & departure transportation
- Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha.
- 3 nights 3 star hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
- Transfer to Kodari by tourist bus
- Tibet side: accommodation in decent hotel/tents
- While camping we provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipments like dining & toilet tents
- Pure vegetarian meals prepare by our escort.
- A/C coach/ Japanese land cruisers (4WD) & support trucks
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- Nepali tour leader
- Gamow bag, oxygen, basic first-aid kit.
- Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
- Kodari land tax.
- Airfares from Home – Kathmandu – Home
- All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
- Travel Insurance of clients
- Emergency evacuation expenses.
- Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
- Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified
- Horse for personal ride on kora days is approx USD 350.00
- Extra ride for day trip to Astapad USD 55.00 per person
- Extra day in Kathmandu USD 45.00 for with 2 meals and accommodations.
- USD 55.00 for Manakamana day trip including both way cable car tickets and transportation.
- Muktinath and Manakamana day trip USD 555.00 per person including two nights in Pokhara, one night Jomsom round trip flight with meal, transport.
- All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
- INR 10,000.00 booking amount Non Refundable
- 25 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
- 20 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
- 15 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost.
- We strongly advise to allot 1-2 extra days to overcome any delays
- Due to the nature of travel, there is always the possibility of change in the schedule. The Tour Operator or its partners shall not be liable for any such delays
- Yatharth Travels has the right to change the Itinerary in the event of adverse weather condition or any unforeseen reason
- The Group will be required to follow the itinerary strictly. The entire Group will enter & exit together as per schedule.
- 30 days prior to tour departure date, 100% of the total cost should reach Yatharth Travels account by telex transfer with the copy of passport of client.
Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold. Indian woman Pilgrims strictly advisable no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.
What to take:
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though expensive is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.
Bring with you:
Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; 'namkeen' etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit – no two ways about that. Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in 'no road' conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Nylam (12000ft) before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage. We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 10.50 approx, Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal.
Risks & Liability:
Yatharth Travels and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Yatharth Travels and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
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