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It’s fitting that the Stillwater Amateur Radio Association’s next major event will be held at Belwin Conservancy’s Savanna Center in Afton. The Savanna Center was once the home of the Rev. George Metcalf, a late Episcopal priest who helped craft a famous World War II prayer 80 years ago this week and was a ham-radio operator under the call sign of WØJH. “Remembering Father Metcalf-WØJH” will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 2-4 at the center, located at 795 Indian Trail S. The event is free and open to “anyone interested in communicating with other radio operators around the world,” said Dave Glas, past president of SARA. “This is a way for us to honor Father Metcalf,” Glas said. “We want to recognize his generosity in donating the land and his support of amateur radio and other sciences.” Metcalf, who died in 1995 , founded the Oratory of St. Mary’s on the site in 1959. For years, the land and the buildings, which included a residence and two small guest cottages, served as a spiritual retreat, and “Metcalf’s radio ministry was broadcast around the world from towers on the sloping hillside,” according to Belwin’s history of the center. Metcalf was a longtime volunteer with the Courage Center’s Handiham program, helping members with ham-radio education and learning Morse code, Glas said. Patton’s chaplain Metcalf grew up in St. Paul and served as Gen. George Patton’s personal chaplain during World War II. He was one of two chaplains who drafted the “Weather prayer” that Patton’s troops believed ended three months of cloudy skies and rain in December 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge. “There was terrible weather in that part of the world,” Glas said. “The Allies couldn’t fly airplanes in to provide support, and the Germans had tanks surrounding Bastogne.” At 8 a.m. on Dec. 22, 1944, Metcalf was at his desk in the Caserne Molifor, an old French military barracks in Nancy in the region of Lorraine, when the telephone rang, according to Stillwater historian Anita Buck, who interviewed Metcalf in 1975 and wrote about that interview for an article that was published in the Stillwater Courier News in 2003. “‘This is General Patton,” the voice on the other end of the phone stated, according to Buck’s account. “Can you find me a prayer for fair weather for battle? We can’t get air cover under the present conditions. It’s pretty serious, and I think we ought to pray about it.” Metcalf told Buck that he found several excerpts from four or five prayers in the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church. He also conferred with the Third Army’s head chaplain, James O’Neill, an American Catholic priest who “picked phrases from his missal of the Catholic church,” Buck wrote. “Using that material, the two men put together the ‘fair weather’ prayer.” FROM THE ARCHIVES: Afton priest’s faith bolstered by WWII Christmas prayer O’Neill presented the prayer to Patton, who had it printed and distributed to unit members. Here is that prayer: “Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies, and establish Thy justice among men and nations. Amen.” The weather cleared soon after. Afton property After the war, Metcalf was chaplain for Episcopal students at the University of Minnesota and, later, associate minister at St. Paul’s On-the-Hill Episcopal Church on Summit Avenue. In 1959, Metcalf and his wife, Mary, went looking for property in the country and fell in love with 100 acres in Afton. In 1972, the Metcalfs donated about 90 acres of their 100-acre parcel to the Science Museum of Minnesota. The couple wanted the land, which included a freshwater marsh, to remain undeveloped and to be used for the observation and study of natural phenomena. The Metcalfs eventually became frustrated that the museum was not using the land for scientific study as stipulated in the deed agreement, family members said. Related Articles Local News | From the archives: Afton priest’s faith bolstered by WWII Christmas prayer Local News | Giant tug-of-war over Stillwater Lift Bridge to precede Vikings-Packers rivalry game Local News | More than $25,000 raised for Stillwater girls soccer coach injured in crash on icy roads Local News | Forest Lake hires new city administrator Local News | North Branch man convicted in hit-and-run death of teen after Forest Lake brawl In 2004, Mary Metcalf sued the museum to get it to abide by the agreement or to allow control to be transferred to another organization. A settlement reached in 2006 transferred the land to Belwin . Mary Metcalf died in 2007 . Belwin officials have transformed the land into the Savanna Center, a hub for expanding programs and partnerships that make outdoor experiences more accessible to the community. The center is surrounded by 250 acres of restored oak savanna. The Belwin Conservancy, which specializes in outdoor science education, has protected more than 1,500 acres in the St. Croix Valley from development. The permanently protected land includes woodland, prairie, oak savanna, ponds, streams and wetlands. For more information about the SARA event, go to radioham.org .Competition Bureau clarifies expectations around new greenwashing rulesTest quick headlines PM's XI squad as Comet eyes shot against India's stars
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A Campbell River resident is celebrating the milestone of becoming Canada’s first-ever student pilot to fly solo in an electric airplane. Catherine Check said she has wanted to be a pilot since she was five years old and decided a few years ago to pursue it as a profession. After gaining experience with conventional airplanes, her instructor at Sealand Flight School offered her the opportunity to test an electric plane. On Dec. 18, with about 10 hours of training experience, the 18-year-old became the country's first-ever student pilot to fly solo in an electric airplane. "The plane is a lot lighter, so you feel more turbulence," Check said. "But at the same time, the technology difference is remarkable." Flying the electric plane felt safer than a conventional plane, Check explained, because she could monitor what's happening with the engine, batteries, and power more confidentially during the 50-minute flight. "It's really safe in my opinion," she said. "Because it's a glider, it's not going to go in a nosedive." Check said the achievement means a lot to her, as she is a female pilot in a male-dominated field. She said she hopes her success will encourage others to consider becoming pilots, especially because the future of air travel is more sustainable. Called a Velis Electro, the electric plane Check flew is ultra-quiet. It produces zero emissions and is expected to be less expensive than conventional training aircraft. According to Sealand Flight School, the flight represents a major milestone in the aviation industry’s pursuit of sustainability. With the backing of Clean BC, BC Hydro, and Transport Canada, Sealand Flight is leading this initiative and takes immense pride in Check's achievement. “After sending students solo in conventional airplanes for over 20 years, it was exciting and rewarding to watch Catherine solo in an electric airplane for the first time,” said Ian Lamont, the company's chief flight instructor. 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ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the move, which will see Malzahn to leave to take the offensive coordinator job at Florida State. Malzahn previously worked with FSU coach Mike Norvell during their time at Tulsa under then-coach Todd Graham from 2007-08. The Knights ended a disappointing 4-8 season in which they lost eight of their last nine games, the longest losing streak since 2015. Malzahn, 59, was in the fourth year of a contract through 2028. His buyout, it is reported, would have been $13.75 million. He finished 27-25 at UCF but lost 16 of his last 22 games and was a dismal 4-14 in two seasons in the Big 12. After back-to-back nine-win seasons in 2021-22, the Knights went 6-7 in 2023 and 4-8 in 2024. This season started with high expectations as Malzahn made sweeping changes to the program. He retooled the strength and conditioning department and hired Ted Roof and Tim Harris Jr. as defensive and offensive coordinators, respectively. He also added nearly 50 new players to the roster, leaning heavily on the transfer market. UCF started by winning its first three games against New Hampshire, Sam Houston and a thrilling comeback at TCU, but offensive struggles saw the Knights tumble through a TBD-game losing streak to finish the season. Terry Mohajir hired Malzahn on Feb. 15, 2021, six days after he was hired to replace Danny White. The move came eight weeks after Malzahn had been fired at Auburn after eight seasons of coaching the Tigers. The two briefly worked together at Arkansas State in 2012 before Malzahn left for the Auburn job. “When he [Mohajir] offered the job, I was like, ‘I’m in.’ There wasn’t thinking about or talking about ...,” Malzahn said during his introductory press conference. “This will be one of the best programs in college football in a short time. This is a job that I plan on being here and building it.” UCF opened the 2021 season with non-conference wins over Boise State and Bethune-Cookman before traveling to Louisville on Sept. 17, where quarterback Dillon Gabriel suffered a fractured collarbone in the final minute of a 42-35 loss. Backup Mikey Keene would finish out the season as Gabriel announced his intention to transfer. The Knights would finish the season on the plus side by accepting a bid to join the Big 12 Conference in September and then by defeating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl. Malzahn struck transfer portal gold in the offseason when he signed former Ole Miss quarterback John Rhys Plumlee. Plumlee, a two-sport star with the Rebels, helped guide UCF to the American Athletic Conference Championship in its final season. However, Plumlee’s injury forced the Knights to go with Keene and freshman Thomas Castellanos. The team finished with losses to Tulane in the conference championship and Duke in the Military Bowl. Plumlee would return in 2023 as UCF transitioned to the Big 12 but would go down with a knee injury in the final minute of the Knights’ 18-16 win at Boise State on Sept. 9. He would miss the next four games as backup Timmy McClain took over the team. Even on his return, Plumlee couldn’t help UCF, on a five-game losing streak to open conference play. The Knights got their first Big 12 win at Cincinnati on Nov. 4 and upset No. 15 Oklahoma State the following week, but the team still needed a win over Houston in the regular-season finale to secure a bowl bid for the eighth straight season. From the moment Malzahn stepped on campus, he prioritized recruiting, particularly in Central Florida. “We’re going to recruit like our hair’s on fire,” Malzahn said at the time. “We’re going to go after the best players in America and we’re not backing down to anybody.” From 2007 to 2020, UCF signed 10 four-star high school and junior college prospects. Eight four-star prospects were in the three recruiting classes signed under Malzahn. The 2024 recruiting class earned a composite ranking of 39 from 247Sports, the highest-ranked class in school history. The 2025 recruiting class is ranked No. 41 and has commitments from three four-star prospects. Malzahn has always leaned on the transfer market, signing 60 players over the past three seasons. Some have paid huge dividends, such as Javon Baker, Lee Hunter, Kobe Hudson, Tylan Grable, Bula Schmidt, Amari Kight, Marcellus Marshall, Trent Whittemore, Gage King, Ethan Barr, Deshawn Pace and Plumlee. Others haven’t been as successful, such as quarterback KJ Jefferson, who started the first five games of this season before being benched for poor performance. Jefferson’s struggles forced the Knights to play musical chairs at quarterback, with true freshman EJ Colson, redshirt sophomore Jacurri Brown and redshirt freshman Dylan Rizk all seeing action at one point or another this season. This season’s struggles led to several players utilizing the NCAA’s redshirt rule after four games, including starting slot receiver Xavier Townsend and kicker Colton Boomer, who have also entered the transfer portal. Defensive end Kaven Call posted a letter to Malzahn on Twitter in which he accused the UCF coaching staff of recently kicking him off the team when he requested to be redshirted. Get local news delivered to your inbox!From Caveat Emptor To Caveat Venditor: What Do Consumer Rights Mean Today?
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You've decided that 2025 is the year you're finally going to claim Social Security. Perhaps it's the year you're retiring as well. It's an exciting change, and those monthly benefits can be a big help when it comes to paying your bills. But it's also important to prepare before you apply. Doing the following three things can ensure you don't accidentally shortchange yourself. So take some time in these last few days of 2024 to give them some thought. 1. Understand how your claiming age affects your benefits The government bases your Social Security benefits on your income during your working years and your age at sign-up. You qualify for your full benefit, known as your primary insurance amount (PIA), at your full retirement age (FRA) . FRA varies by birth year as shown in the table below: Birth Year Full Retirement Age (FRA) 1943 to 1954 66 1955 66 and 2 months 1956 66 and 4 months 1957 66 and 6 months 1958 66 and 8 months 1959 66 and 10 months 1960 and later 67 Source: Social Security Administration. You can claim as early as 62 regardless of your FRA. But doing so reduces your monthly checks. Specifically, you lose 5/9 of 1% per month (6.67% per year) for your first 36 months of early claiming. Those who sign up more than three years early lose another 5/12 of 1% for each month above 36 (5% per year). Put another way, your checks grow for every month you delay benefits and this doesn't stop at your FRA. Your checks will continue to increase past your FRA at a rate of 2/3 of 1% per month (8% per year) until you qualify for your maximum benefit at 70. This doesn't mean delaying benefits is always your best move, though. If you have a short life expectancy or you cannot afford to pay your bills without Social Security, it's usually worth applying earlier. But if neither of those things apply, you may be able to significantly increase your lifetime benefit by delaying Social Security. If you're not sure what the best claiming age for you is, make a my Social Security account . There's a calculator here that can help you estimate your benefit at every claiming age. Choose a few you're considering. Then multiply your estimated monthly benefit by the number of months you expect to claim to see what kind of lifetime benefit each claiming age could give you. 2. Check your earnings record for accuracy The Social Security Administration gets its information about your earnings history from the IRS and keeps it in your earnings record, which you can view in your my Social Security account. This information is normally accurate, although errors can happen if you fail to notify your employer of a legal name change or someone transposes some digits in your Social Security number on your employment paperwork, for example. Mistakes can hurt your benefits, particularly if you're reported as having no income for a year you worked. So it's important to check your record for accuracy before you sign up. Compare your earnings record amount for each year against your own records of your income from that year to make sure everything checks out. One note for high earners: You might see your income frequently -- and correctly -- underreported. That's because you don't pay Social Security payroll taxes on all your income. In 2024, you only paid these taxes on the first $168,600 you earned. In prior years, this limit was lower . If you earned more than the limit in place for that year, you will see the dollar amount you paid Social Security taxes on instead of your actual income. 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