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Yard signs dot our landscape, appealing for us to vote for the kind of policies and leadership we most want for our community. Every campaign and every vote matters. But no choice offered to us on Nov. 6 is more important to families in our community than Measure 88.

A yes vote on Measure 88 approves Senate Bill 833, which was passed with broad bi-partisan support by the Oregon Legislature and signed by the governor. A yes vote affirms the thoughtful and measured action taken by our own elected officials-Republican State Sen. Chuck Thomsen and Rep. Mark Johnson.

Our elected officials got it right. After receiving input from farmers, orchardists, law enforcement officials, health care providers and small business owners they decided that Senate Bill 833 (now before the voters as Measure 88) is in the best interests of a healthy and safe community. The diverse supporters of Measure 88 include the Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers, the Oregon Wine Growers Association, Oregon Public Health Association and Physicians for Social Responsibility.

What would a yes vote on Measure 88 do? It would direct the Oregon Department of Transportation to issue a limited purpose and limited duration driver card to Oregon residents who pass the states written and behind the wheel test, provide proof of Oregon residence for more than one year, and provide proof of identity and date of birth.

What would a yes vote on Measure 88 do? It would allow many long-time residents of our community, who cannot currently obtain a license, to drive without fear. Gloria, a 20 year resident of Hood River, could take her children to their doctor appointments without fear. Oscar, who has harvested the fruit of this valley for more than 15 years, could drive to his work in a local orchard without fear.

What would a yes vote on Measure 88 do? It would allow us to know that the people on our roads, regardless of where they were born, have had the opportunity to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe drivers.

What would a yes vote on Measure 88 do? It would allow thousands of Oregonians, including seniors, veterans, persons escaping domestic violence and immigrant workers who do not have the documents to obtain a license under current state law to obtain a limited purpose driver card. (The card could not be used to register to vote, enter a federal building, or obtain a government benefit requiring proof of citizenship.)

Last week, in Another Voice, a resident of Salem, writing on behalf of the Sheriffs of Oregon Political Action Committee (PAC), urged us to oppose 88. While he included a quote from the retired sheriff of Linn County, he neglected to tell us that our own sheriff Matt English did NOT sign on to the decision of the Political Action Committee to oppose 88.

Our sheriff, like many of our leaders, understands and respects the needs of ALL of our hard working neighbors. He understands that when families are under stress, when community members are denied the ability to support their families and live without fear, the security and well-being of EVERYONE is compromised.

We urge you to join with a broad based, community-minded, bi-partisan group of your neighbors to vote YES on Measure 88.

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A paper released recently by international consultants PwC exploring probable changes in the commercial real estate landscape as the industry evolves to remain relevant in line with rapid economic and social change, gives food for thought for agencies in New Zealand.

The Real Estate 2020 building the future report talks about the commercial real estate built environment in the advanced economies of the world undergoing change in response to the well-identified drivers of technology, demographics and environmental issues.(See report attached)

Bayleys national commercial and industrial director John Church concurs that by 2020, the commercial and industrial property market in New Zealand will have a different vibe, with potentially a broader range of opportunities, new value drivers, and an evolving stock and buyer profile.

How the commercial and industrial property sector adapts to twists and turns in both the global and domestic investment environment will ultimately determine New Zealands appeal to investors and portfolio managers, Mr Church says.

We are fielding strong and intensified interest in our property market from offshore investors. New Zealands economic profile, political stability and perceived value-for-money property arena are not going unnoticed.

Every week we see evidence that global real estate trends are changing, whether were talking about a flow of investment money out of Asia, or confirmation that the Australian commercial property market is overheating as pointed out by the Australian Financial Review recently.

The global commercial and industrial property playing field is evolving and we need to be ahead of the curve.

PwC director Chris Money says New Zealand is not insulated from global trends and it cannot afford to be complacent about international commercial property dynamics.

New Zealand relies in part on global funding for debt and to a degree, equity and is increasingly a part of the global market, Mr Money says.

PwCs six core real estate investment predictions outlined in the Real Estate 2020 report are:

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As part of the Bohol Familiarization Tour sponsored by the Department of Tourism, me along with fellow travel writers and online publishers were privileged enough to have been in one of the best beach resort in Bohol the Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort.

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Bohol is renowned as one the best tourist destinations in the country for its natural landscape preserved for its beauty is a destination travel writers and online publishers such as ourselves cannot pass up. This island destination one of the few places to visit for a wonderful travel review experience, at least at one point in our lives. This can be dreamy for some, including ourselves. With thanks to the Department of Tourisms generous sponsorship, the dream has not just been remained a dream for us, but a reality.

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From Manila, the travel can take you an hour and a quarter when boarding an airplane flight to Bohol. But if you are in Cebu, getting to Bohol via a ferry boat may take you an hour and a half to get to the Tagbilaran port. The Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort (get discount) is 24 kilometers and approximately 30 minutes by taxi, possibly even faster if you have your own ride from Tagbilaran Airport.

Bluewater Panglao Pool

Located southwest of Bohol and east of Cebu, Panglao Island has gained the reputation as one of the most visited destination in the country for its stunning coral reefs, dive spots, and a multiplex of islets. Its serene ambience complemented by its close proximity to some other known tourist destinations in the area namely the Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and Tarsier Sanctuary in addition to the myriad of falls, springs, and caves makes it an impeccable must-see destination for tourists, both foreign and local.

Bluewater Salad

Nestled in an island known for its white sand beaches, pure waters, marine life and marine sanctuaries, Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort makes a luxurious escape from the daily stresses of life, one of which that abide by the natural beauty of Bohol. Bluewater Panglao Beach Resorts Filipino architecture and design are a complement to Bohols culture, inherent warm hospitality, and eco-focused initiatives. It is a sister resort to both Sumilon Bluewater Resort in Oslob and Maribago Bluewater Resort in Mactan, Cebu.

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Landscaping a hill can be a bit of a challenge. You can hire a landscaping company, but that can be expensive. So here are a few ideas if you're a DIY kind of person. The first thing to consider is water drainage. If you are landscaping a hill, chances are, you will be rerouting the flow of water. Make sure you can direct the water to a safe place (not your neighbor's yard!) If you don't have a clue about this, I would hire a landscaper so you don't have problems. 1. Build terraces on steep slopes using railroad ties or large flat rocks (the ones used for landscaping). Don't use railroad ties around edible plants because the ties might contain creosote. The ties/rocks will mark the edges. Then use soil to create level spaces for planting. 2. Guide the runoff water to appropriate places through the placement of your railroad ties/rocks. 3. Spread mulch between the terraced steps to protect the soil. 4. Select plants. Creeping plants like periwinkle, ivy, and creeping juniper work well. At the bottom half, use shrubs to help prevent erosion. Japanese yew, day lilies, and hostas are good choices. At the bottom, have flood-tolerant ornamental grasses and trees. 5. Embed medium sized boulders in the bottom half to add visual interest. Don't just plop them down, though, or they'll end up rolling. Bury the stones to a third of their height and pack dirt around the base. Other things you can do, are cover the bottom half of the slope with landscape fabric (cut holes for trees and shrubs), to reduce weeds. If you want, rather than covering the fabric with dirt, you can cover it with a four inch layer of pea gravel. The gravel creates an interesting visual effect for the slope. You can also add steps. Retaining walls at the base are another possibility, but I would leave that job to the pros. With careful planning, you can create a beautiful landscape for your slopes.

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PEOPLE living on both sides of Pendle Hill could be brought together under a 2.24million pioneering partnership being promoted by local councils.

Environmental campaigners are looking to unite Pendle and Ribble Valley communities, on either side of the historic landscape, with the help of an ambitious bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Not only will the initiative look to use the latest digital technology, to create smartphone-friendly honeypot hubs, detailing the landmarks history and benefits, but supporters will aim to carry out plenty of physical work on the ground.

Dry stone walls and hedgerows, which may have become eroded due to the hills enduring popularity, will be restored and it is hoped that families who have farmed the uplands for generations can play a key role.

The hills well-known association with the Pendle Witches will be an important theme, as will the leisure pursuits such as cycling, rambling and dry-slope skiiing, for which the area is now famed.

Radicals inspired by the landscape, from Quakers founder George Fox to Richard Cobden and Thomas Leonard, who established the Independent Labour Party, should also feature.

Villagers either side of the 557-metre high landmark, from Barley, Roughlee and Newchurch in Pendle to Sabden, Sabden Fold and Chatburn on the Ribble Valley side, will be encouraged to devise their own heritage projects through a new Pendle Hill Fund.

A spokesman for the newly-formed Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership said: Each of these elements has two sides the physically different two sides of the hill, its divided economy, and the variety of people who live, work in and visit the area.

Our proposal is to weave together the two sides of each element with a creative approach, building cohesion, introducing dialogue and creating shared points of view.

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A LAKES-based sheep industry boss has blamed environmental policies for a decline in upland breeding flocks.

John Geldard, chairman of the National Sheep Association, spoke out after a study by sheep and beef industry organisation EBLEX revealed a drop of 2.2 million ewes being mated in Britain between 2003 and 2012, the latest year for which figures are available.

He said government schemes were encouraging landowners and farmers to 'take sheep off the hills'.

"These are detrimental rather than beneficial as they are creating an imbalance. What people must realise is that sheep are not just about providing meat but about managing the landscape which both the environment and tourism depend on.

"Once these sheep are lost from the fells, you have lost them forever."

In its report summary, EBLEX highlighted that a reduction in ewe numbers in the three main hill breeds - Scottish Blackface, Swaledale and Welsh Mountain - was responsible for most of the drop in ewe numbers nationally since 2003.

The study was based on a questionnaire sent to 42,215 wool producers registered with the British Wool Marketing Board.

It revealed that while upland breeds were in decline, lowland breeds such as the Texel and its derivatives, the Lleyn and the Bluefaced Leicester had 'notably increased'.

EBLEX said the number of sheep breeds found in Britain continued to increase, with 106 identified in 2012.

"New breeds were either imported foreign breeds, re-imported UK breeds (for example, the New Zealand Romney) or composites made up from existing genetic material."

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Survival With Friends-Episode 3:Farming and Land Clearing
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