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| Here's a meeting of some interest:(From
this E-R story by Laura Urseny) "Another discussion
of the park's future is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday at McManus
School's multipurpose room, 988 East Ave." And there's this from the story... "Right now Ceres Highland Park is nothing more than an empty, dirt corner on Ceres Avenue, between Whitewood Way and Glenshire Lane." The neighborhood recently turned down developing a basic park (grass, kid's play area) at a cost of $47/year, and an advanced park (basketball, bathrooms) for $52/year. The city and others are trying to jump start the process again. The money would pay to maintain the park. Other public funds would build it (see plans here). I don't believe it can go out to another vote unless a year elapses between ballots (that's some vague recollection I have). But don't quote me on that... unless you use the little "quote" signs, then it's okay. And if you repeat this during a conversation use your fingers to make the "quote" gesture, and add "said Lon on Commission Impossible". Otherwise you're plagiarizing me. Back to the park... I hate to say this, but the "Friends of Ceres/Highland Park" are spearheading this effort. I'm sure they are very nice people and I hope they are successful. But they have shown a lack of creative naming skills. That may or may not indicate that other organizational shortcomings exist. Your group's name is incredibly important. It's the first thing people hear. "Friends of" groups are way too common, and some friends just can't be counted on. While I have a lot of nice friends there's a bunch that I wouldn't ask to go the extra mile for me. I like names that develop esprit de corps. Things like "Alliance" or "Coalition" are great. They give you the feeling that these people don't even like each other but have banded together for the greater good. A coalition will storm the beach with you, but they're not coming to your birthday party because they've got better things to do. There are lots of names that might work for a Ceres/Highland neighborhood park group. How about "The Highlanders", or "It's Time for A Park, Ceres-ously", maybe "The Nickel-Deuce Gang", "Coalition for Grass", or "The Dirt Devils". You could even pick names that make people feel bad about not joining you. "Neighbors for Healthy Kids" or "Highlanders Against Heart Disease". Those are just some of the ideas I came up with. I hope this park gets built, but unless the funding mechanism for neighborhood parks changes it's really up to the neighbors to make it happen. |
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| Quote of the Day: In an
E-R
story on Butte County's General Plan where the topic of growth was
cracked open comes this... "John Anderson of New Urban Builders said the process was like learning how to juggle flaming chain saws without learning how to avoid getting burned. He said posing possible growth areas gets everyone aggravated." I've always thought it was more like being in a light saber fight without knowing how to use The Force, but that's just me. Nice quote John. |
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  CI Challenge: Can you guess what it is? Winner(s): Trevor Hastings, Anthony Watts, see comments below for the answer. |
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Lon
About Me: Fasten your seatbelts for an exhilarating trip through Chico's public policy; I guarantee it's marginally better than public access TV.
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is it the crest on the popes hat?
the X seems kinda strange to be on something like that tho.
It looks like a st. christopher medallion, one of those medallions you can buy in the gift shop at an old catholic church.
This looks like something religious. I'll burst into flames if I look at it too long.
also, in regards to the neighborhood park group, you could always combine the first two and call them the "Cere-ous Highlanders."
Is it a Communion cup?
Looks like a windmill, and NYC has the blades of a windmill in their city seal. But it's not NYFD as far as I can tell.
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/ncd05761.jpg
Strange how they worked beavers into the logo. Try to find a beaver in NYC today.
Oh wait, not its a logo in some type of jewelry, perhaps a ring, for childhood obesity. That's not windmill vanes but rather an "X" over an obese child's body.
Everyone,
I think it could be considered "men's jewlery", and I believe that the X is a cross, although this is not a religious item. It is tangentially connected to the proposed name of the park I posted about.
Lon
is it something from the show "Highlander"? like maybe the design from the handle of the main guys sword?
or even a dated piece from the medevil era, something that was part of the highlander show.
/stumped.
Trevor,
It's related to Highlanders, but not the movie. This one's pretty obscure and the way I cropped it makes it even worse.
Lon
does it have anything to do with the 18th century British Army regiment called "The Highland Watch?"
the 43rd regiment was the first in the Highlanders.
Saint Andrews Cross.
St Andrew with cross is shown standing on a mount charged with a plaque inscribed ADVANCE. On the lower bend of the wreath there are two rolls, the upper inscribed THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF OTTAWA
http://www.army.dnd.ca/Land_Force_Central_Area/33_Canadian_Brigade_Group/Cameron_Highlanders_of_Canada/Images/Graphics/capbadge.jpg
This may have somethign to do with Saint Andrews Gold course in Scotland, perhaps a crest put to golf clubs or a ball marker (mens jewelry).
Well,
If I put the two of you together you pretty much get it. It is the cap badge of the 42nd Highland Regiment, the Black Watch.
http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/newsite/index.html
So that's what I'll do. You're co-winners.
Lon
blast! foiled again! ;-)
woo!!! not foiled!
Trevor,
The "challenge" really is a roller-coaster of emotion.
Lon
for sure. =D fun stuff.
Hmmm, do they juggle flaming chain saws at the regiment? Or do they throw pints of Guiness?
Anthony,
You can find both of those on the weekends at my house. My wife loves guinness, and I love flaming chainsaws. =D