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Translation as Poetic Credo
Anup Beniwal
SATH CHALTE HUE/ROWING TOGETHER
By Sukrita & Savita Singh
Rajkamal Prakashan, New Delhi, 2008, pp. 179, Rs. 250.00
VOLUME XXXIII NUMBER 5 May 2009
In a literary landscape dominated by prose and the prosaic, poetry has become an imaginative-aesthetic rarity; a kind of aesthetic insertion that is at a discount amidst the prosaic sensibility of the present. To write poetry in such a scenario is an act of aesthetic heroism, of formidable literary conviction and courage. Rowing Together, a bilingual poetic collaboration by Sukrita (English) and Savita Singh (Hindi), exemplifies this aesthetic conviction. By establishing a dialogue across languages, the poets usher in an inter- language creative space that apart from recognizing and accommodating linguistic pluralism also encourages democratic-aesthetic reciprocity. Translation, as a trans-creative act emerges as a mutually empowering critical tool. This spontaneous act of creation and critique, when harnessed in tandem across languages, augurs well for Indian multicultural literary ethos. Rowing Together offers us that hope. The present anthology contains fifty six poems, divided into eight thematic sections. Though the ratio of poems by each poet varies across these sections both poets contribute almost an equal number of poems to this anthology. The titles of the sections—viz., 'Being', 'Creating', 'Othering', 'Seeing', 'Nurturing', 'Reflecting', 'Suffering' and 'Dwelling'—and their sequencing in this collection is very suggestive. It not only indicates their poetic purpose but also foregrounds poetry as an enterprise demanding responsible planning. Poetry here emerges as an act of continuous probing and understanding, not a final verdict on life. Each poem derives its poignancy from its rich but fluid evocation of moment, mood and milieu. Together these varied experiential perspectives get translated into a quest, which is at once subjective and objective. The simultaneity of this inward and outward glance at life saves these poems from being maudlin mandates on women's lives and turn, if not all, but quite a large number of them into nuanced mediations on life. The existence of two distinct poetic sensibilities, dwelling on similar thematic concerns converging across cultural-linguistic differentials further add to and extend the substance and significance of these poems. The warp and weft of all eight poems under the section 'Being' is woven around a sense of wonder that constitutes the very core of any sensitive being. These poems 'celebrate' the possibilities of being/life, its manifold certainties and uncertainties. If in 'Voyage at Ten' Sukrita's poetic persona is awestruck by the 'awesome expanses/of the deep blue oceans/and the graying sky' and the possibility of 'failure of/ the engine . . . [...

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In an attempt to stay ahead of the curve, and continue to set the pace in the health care field, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is developing a new model of health care. The office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, which is located in Arlington, Va, saw its first day of operations on January 17, 2011. The office will work toward building patient-centered health care plans for veterans using VA health care services while focusing on a personalized approach to health care.
The current health care landscape in this country is rapidly developing, and in this environment, the VA is in a unique position to transform modern health care culture. Because of the incredible flexibility required to constantly develop and improve new health care models, this new office must be a "living, learning organization." As new models of care are developed, their results and impact will be measured to determine what initiatives will be made available nationwide at all VA medical centers, as well as assist in their implementation.
There will be 4 regional satellite locations of this new office, and they are scattered across the country. The locations were chosen because of their strong history of providing localized patient-centered care. These locations have been given the responsibility of taking the VA's new model of health care and working out the kinks so to speak before the programs go nationwide.


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"You Bring Me Down" is a 2006 single by the English alternative rock band, Blood Red Shoes. It was later re-recorded and re-issued by the band as their first CD release in early 2008. The limited-edition vinyl release was the version that was featured on the band's I'll Be Your Eyes compilation.

The re-issued version was their first release available on CD and download and became their first single to chart, peaking at #64 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing (2006)

7"
 "You Bring Me Down"
 "Try Harder"

Track listing (2008)

7" #1
 "You Bring Me Down"
 "Can't Find The Door"

7" #2
 "You Bring Me Down"
 "How To Pass The Time"

CD
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 "Twelve Hours Late"
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If you're planning a trip to Sydney that coincides with the 18th September, and you are a runner… then you're in luck. The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival will hold its annual 'on your marks, get set, and go' marathon. For around a quarter of a century, the marathon has increased in popularity and now attracts over 33,000 runners each year. Broadcasting live in 2013, the Sydney Marathon has headlined elite athletes from around the globe so you never know who may be your running mate, passing you by or who you'll be galloping ahead of on the day.
Not just a city to take events by halves, the Festival features four events, each crossing the famous Harbour Bridge: two finish at the Opera House and the other two complete at the Conservatorium of Music. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newbie with two left feet, you're all invited to participate. Not only will you have your rear into gear, but you'll sprint by some of the world's most iconic attractions and scenic views that only Sydney can offer.
Registration is open so this is the time to sign your name on the dotted line and get the training underway. The main marathon is a 42k course, the half marathon is 21k, the Bridge Run is 9k and the family fun run is 3.9k. Obviously the main marathon will be the hardest feat while the half marathon course if on a flatter terrain. If you've always wanted to bolt across the Harbour, the Bridge Run will be one of the most iconic and fun feats you'll undertake. And as for the family fun run, two legs of all heights and ages are welcome to participate so expect a few toddler tumbleweeds along the way.
Once you've signed up, start fundraising and with over $33k already raised to date for this year, every penny donated to your pot helps so share socially and gain those early bird cash donors fast. The Marathon has raised over $15m since inception and you can either choose from the partner charities on the website or hype the green influx for your own philanthropy causes. Maybe raise funds as a team or create a new team charity page on GoFundraise. The website includes guidelines of targets to meet for each of the running categories: Family race is $400, Bridge Run is $600, Half Marathon is $750 and the Blackmores full Marathon is $1200.
For all Sydney visitors participating in the race, take into account that Cremorne Point is nestled in a stunning, secluded area overlooking the Harbour skyline. What comes with Cremorne Point Manor is an abundance of nature trails, ideal for your target marathon goal training. So how about spending a week with us, lacing up those running shoes and enjoying the lay of the land while you gear up to the big race day. No wonder Tripadvisor's awarded us a Certificate of Excellence, five years in a row. It's not just about our stunning heritage hotel but also the unique scenery around us. When you reserve your room, email us the link to your fundraising page and we'll promote it on our social pages. So go ahead and channel your inner Husky!


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There's great power in a cancer survivor's story. Here is the chance to tell yours.
My 2nd Act: Survivor Stories from the Stage is a live storytelling event featuring local women sharing the triumphant journeys of their 2nd acts since their cancer diagnosis. Using their gifts of time and experience to give back to society, these women inspire and entertain, proving the second act of their lives can be even more meaningful than before cancer entered their lives. This stage show is moving and motivational, filled with laughter and love, reaching into the hearts of every audience member. All ages, all stages, all kinds.
My 2nd Act: Survivor Stories from the Stage auditions are held approximately 10-12 weeks prior to the city show. Cast members are not expected to be professional actors, but everyday survivors. Could this be you?
We are so looking forward to hearing about how you have chosen to use your 2nd (or 3rd or 4th or… as the case may be!) Act.
As survivors we've been given the gifts of time and experience to give back for the greater good and to make the world a better place. Whether your 2nd Act is large or small, whether it's for sister survivors or another personal passion, we want to hear.
We know the treatment was rough – we're survivors too! But we want to hear how you re-entered your life with pizzazz. The focus of your story should be here, your 2nd Act. Your story should celebrate your survivorship and inspire the audience to create their own 2nd Acts, regardless of what their life challenges might be.
YOUR ESSAY:Your reading is done from your written essay.
Your essay will be read verbatim in monologue style from a single podium on the stage.
Your final essay will be edited to five minutes for television requirements.
Practice reading aloud and timing yourself before auditioning. Make sure you look up and engage with your audience. Connect with the people you are auditioning with. We don't expect you to memorize – in fact, we don't want you to! This isn't meant to extemporaneous. This is your time to inspire.
Once you have written and practiced your essay, make sure you are registered to audition. Click on your city and follow the instructions for sign up.
Commitment to participate in My 2nd Act: Survivor Stories from the Stage includes one rehearsal and a pre-performance run-through the day of the show. Dates and locations of all will be made available at the auditions. We also look for members to fill the seats. We need you actively promoting the show to the community and reaching into every network you are a part of.
Remember, you don't have to be an actor. This is your survivorship story. Be real and be inspiring.
Finally, good luck and we'll see YOU at the auditions!
Remember, this is a fundraising event for the sponsor, the Women Survivors Alliance. Proceeds from My 2nd Act: Survivor Stories from the Stage will benefit the educational programs of the WSA. More about the WSA, their mission, and videos of previous shows are available at www.WomenSurvivorsAlliance.org.


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At golf tournament in Greenville, Aaron Rodgers talks about former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers shares his thoughts on former Clemson QB Deshaun Watson in his debut with Texans
At golf tournament in Greenville, Aaron Rodgers talks about former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson Packers QB Aaron Rodgers shares his thoughts on former Clemson QB Deshaun Watson in his debut with Texans Check out this story on greenvilleonline.com: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2018/05/17/aaron-rodgers-talks-deshaun-watson-bmw-charity-pro-am/620631002/
The Greenville News Published 3:44 p.m. ET May 17, 2018 | Updated 4:49 p.m. ET May 17, 2018
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the first day of the BMW Charity Pro-Am Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Furman University.(Photo: BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff)Buy Photo
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Thursday that he was impressed by the pro debut of former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson last year with the Houston Texans.
"He did some amazing things," Rodgers said following his first round of play in the Web.com Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Furman University Golf Club. "Obviously he's extremely gifted athletically and can throw all over the field. That gives him a lot of different weapons to use in that offense."
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So what advice can Rodgers – a Super Bowl MVP, two-time NFL MVP and six-time Pro Bowler – offer to a young quarterback such as Watson?
"I don't think he needs any advice," Rodgers. "He had a fantastic year."
Aaron Rodgers at the BMW Charity Pro-Am
A young fan watches Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the first day of the BMW Charity Pro-Am Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Furman University. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the first day of the BMW Charity Pro-Am Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Furman University. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers meets fans during the first day of the BMW Charity Pro-Am Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Furman University. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers fist pumps his pro partner John Mallinger during the first day of the BMW Charity Pro-Am Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Furman University. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff
Watson threw for 19 touchdowns in seven games last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury, including a record 16 scores in the month of October. Rodgers did warn that Watson's second season could prove more of a challenge.
"As he'll find out, the second year is maybe the toughest year for a quarterback because you have an entire offseason for teams – especially teams in your division – to study you," Rodgers said. "It makes things a little harder. I played pretty decent my first year and came back in '09 and was seeing some different looks because there's a lot more film on you."
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The Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (AOPT) is an organization that welcomes members from disciplines related to ocular pharmacology and its therapeutic applications. The mission of AOPT is the sustenance of a scientific network aiming the dissemination of knowledge in the field of ocular disease, pharmacology and therapeutics.

History
AOPT was begun informally in the 1970s by Dr. George Chiou as special sessions at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology conferences. It grew to an official separate Symposium of Ocular Pharmacology meeting of academicians, clinicians, and pharmaceutical industry at Novi, Michigan in August 1993. The participants voted to charter the organization and this was accomplished the next year with the first AOPT meeting held in New Orleans, Louisiana in January 1995. The founding board comprised Drs. George Chiou (president), David Lee (vice-president), Hitoshi Shichi (treasurer), and Herbert Kaufman (trustee). During the early FASEB years, Chiou also established the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology, now the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology & Therapeutics. The history of AOPT is closely related to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Activity
The mission of AOPT is to help researchers and eye-care professionals in their efforts toward the understanding and the treatment of eye diseases. AOPT scientific dissemination involves preclinical and clinical pharmacologists and researchers. Scientific dissemination is promoted through biennial meetings  and the peer-reviewed journal: Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JOPT).

Journal
JOPT is the official journal of AOPT. It is a multidisciplinary journal that covers the latest findings related to pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of ocular disorders.  The journal is published 10 times per year.  This journal is peer reviewed with on line access prior to journal publication and it is available in 170 countries (http://home.libertpub.com).  The journal also publishes Special Issues.  The next one is "Next Generation Tissue Engineering:  Inspired Models for Ophthalmic Drug Discovery".  (Ashwath Jayagopal and Héloïse Ragelle guest editors.  The current editor-in-chief of JOPT is W. Daniel Stamer, PhD.(Duke University, Durham, NC http://medschoolduke.edu/about-us/our-faculty/w-daniel-stamer ) On line ISSN 1557-7732 with an impact factor of 1.782.  Affiliated with AOPT and ISOPT Clinical ( International Symposium on Ocular Pharmacology & Therapeutics Clinical) (http://isopclinical.com)

Composition
AOPT has a diverse leadership and membership which include principal investigators, scientists, medical professionals, technicians, and students with an interest in ocular pharmacology and therapeutics. The directive committee and members come from academic institutions and private companies worldwide.

2018-2020 Board of directors

President: Dr. Filippo Drago
 Vice-President/President Elect: Dr. Ash Jayagopal
Immediate Past President:  Dr. Thomas Yurio
 Treasurer: Dr. Shusheng Wang
 Secretary: Dr. Cheryl Rowe-Rendleman
 Trustees: Dr. Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Dr. Claudio Bucolo,  Dr. Dorette Ellis, Dr. Shahid Husain, Dr. Goldis Malek, Dr. Najam Sharif, Dr. Dan Stamer, Dr. Chi-ho To, Dr. Heping Xu
Social Media Trustee/Advisor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
Advisor: Carol Toris

2015-2017 Board of directors
 President: Dr. Thomas Yorio
 Vice-President: Dr. Filippo Drago
 Treasurer: Dr. Peter Kador
 Secretary: Dr. Carol Toris
 Trustees: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald, Dr. Ash Jayagopal, Dr. Uday Kompella, Dr. Cameron Millar, Dr. Iok-Hou Pang, Dr. Ganesh Prasanna, Dr. Shusheng Wang, Dr. Christine Wildsoet

2013-2015 Board of directors
 President: Dr. Achim H. Krauss
 Vice-President: Dr. Thomas Yorio
 Treasurer: Dr. Ganesh Prasanna
 Secretary: Dr. Jeff Kiel
 Trustees: Dr. Abbot Clark, Dr. Julie Crider, Prof. Filippo Drago, Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald, Dr. Juana Gallar, Dr. Peter Kador, Dr. W. Daniel Stamer, Dr. Oliver Zeitz

Related societies
Members of AOPT and societies in the field of eye research, gather every year at the annual ARVO meeting, in which the latest findings in vision and ophthalmology research are disseminated.
Societies in the field of eye research span from preclinical to clinical and a few of these societies are hereby listed:
 ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology)
 ISER (International Society for Eye Research)
 EVER (European Association for Vision and Eye Research)
 ISOPT (International Symposium on Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics)
 ASRS (American Society of Retinal Specialists)
 AGS (American Glaucoma Society)
 ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
 AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
 AOA (American Optometric Association)
 NAEVR (The National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research)
 Societies of Pharmacology World-Wide

See also
 Eye
 Pharmacology

References

Health care-related professional associations based in the United States
Ophthalmology journals
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By John K. Hanson, Jr.
Small boat sailors have heroes; I know I did from an early age. Paul Elvstrom, who just passed away this winter, was one. He won four straight Olympic medals in singlehanded boats. He was a god in my eyes, as were Lowell North and Peter Barrett, and others who won Gold pushing fast sailboats around Olympic courses. As a young athlete, I could identify with their pursuits. Another of my boat heroes was yacht designer Olin Stephens, whose fame was based not on his strength and agility, but on his eye and his brains. As a kid, I was proud to sail one of his boats, the International Blue Jay. And I am really proud to say that I still sail the same boat, some 50-odd years later (see story in this issue).
Sparkman & Stephens, co-founded by Olin Stephens, was the pre-eminent yacht design firm when I was growing up. Their big boat designs like Dorade, Finisterre, and Stormy Weather were top-notch racers in their era, and I—aboard my 13 ½ foot plywood sloop—shared in their victories. Really, though, I was most in awe of the designer himself. How did one come up with such beautiful and efficient shapes to move man across the water? I scoured the design pages of yachting magazines, reading everything I could, and falling in love with all his designs, especially his America's Cup boats, including Intrepid and Ranger.
Many years later my wife, Polly, and I had dinner with Olin Stephens in Castine during a rendezvous of Sparkman & Stephens yachts. Although close to 100 years old at the time, he had still taken the helm of his 1932 Fastnet-winning Dorade earlier in the day. I mentioned to him that I thought it was great that he made it to the event. He replied that many years earlier his father told him that if you get an invitation, you should always take it. I have found that to be wonderful advice.
So, the 15th annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show will take place in Rockland, Maine, on August 11, 12 and 13. This is my invitation to you—the show will be great fun. And remember what Olin said….
Classic Boat Shop
Way Back When at MBH&H
Good Reads — Issue 155
Marine Art from the New York Historical Society
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
A Phoenix From the Ashes


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This Jean-Michel Basquiat Framed Print features a reproduction of Hollywood Africans (1983) a work by Basquiat, an artist whose work is featured in MoMA's collection. A native New Yorker, Jean-Michel Basquiat made graffiti under the tag "SAMO" as a teenager, and produced postcards and T-shirts before establishing his studio practice. Though his career lasted barely a decade, Basquiat continues to have lasting relevance as a bridge between graffiti and the gallery, and as an influence on subsequent generations of artists. This Basquiat poster is printed on heavy watercolor paper and framed in black solid wood with a white acid-free mat and gallery acrylic finish. Wired for hanging, this Jean-Michel Basquiat: Hollywood Africans Framed Print makes a nice addition to Basquiat fans' home or office spaces. Made in the UK.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's anointed successor, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, faced harsh criticism Monday over a carnival joke that ridiculed intersex people. The CDU party chief and likely future conservative candidate for the chancellery, usually dubbed just AKK because of her tongue-twister name, made the joke in a carnival speech last week.
Attempting to poke fun at politically progressive Berlin, she said newly introduced toilets for intersex people were "for those men who don't know whether to pee standing up or sitting down". The comment was greeted with jeers, fanfare and booming laughter in the Lake Constance town of Stockach in southern Germany, but fewer people were laughing when it was shared on the website queer.de and Twitter.
"Another one of those days that make you cringe… is it really that difficult to make a humorous speech without flat jokes beating up on minorities?" commented lawmaker Jens Brandenburg of the liberal FDP party.
• So Michael Bloomberg is out of the Democratic 2020 presidential field. Call me a cynic, but I think this is a shrewd move to keep him available as the perfect running mate for Howard Schultz on an independent ticket. Just think of the taunts this all-billionaire ticket can make at Trump.
Meanwhile, Hillary has said she's also out. Call me cynical, but haven't we learned that the Clintons have Kant-level skills at ontology? She said "I am not running"—present tense. She did not say what she might do or not do in the future. She did not say "I will not run." She did not quote General Sherman. Memo to Democrats: Trust, but verify. And guard your blood banks keep your silver stakes at the ready.


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Brad Grafe, Owner & President
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Brad graduated from Grand Meadow in 1983. After graduation, he worked in the fertilizer and chemical business for 2 years, which started in Grand Meadow then took him to Florida for a short time and Wisconsin after that. He then moved back to Grand Meadow in 1985 and managed CTI (Clement Trucking Inc) for the Clement family for 4 years prior to venturing out and starting Valley Transportation in 1989. Valley Transportation was started by Brad, his father Dick Grafe, Pat Stienkamp and Jeff Hegge. Pat and Jeff were both co-workers and long time friends of Brad's prior to that.
The challenges over the next several years were not small, business was up and down and cash was tight due to rapid growth. Business decisions became much larger than any of them had imagined and Brad's father had health related issues that made him unable to tackle the day-to-day challenges. The coming years brought decisions that made Brad the sole owner of Valley Transportation. The decisions have not gotten easier since that time, but Brad says the staff we have now makes his job a lot easier than it was back then, when the four of them tried to do everything by themselves.
When not at work Brad enjoys boating, snowmobiling and spending time at the lake with family and friends.
Hanna Losey, Receptionist & Billing Asst.
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Hanna was born and raised in Spring Valley, MN. She graduated from Kingsland High School in 2011. After high school, she worked at Mills Fleet Farm in Rochester, MN, for four years. She starting working at Valley Transportation in May 2015 as a receptionist. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, bow hunting, playing with her puppy, and spending time with friends and family.
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x100, kschultz@valleytransinc.com
Karyssa was born and raised in Winona, MN. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 2012. After graduating, she moved to Spring Valley and started employment at Comfort Inn & Suites as a front desk agent for 2 years. She began her career at Valley Transportation in April of 2016 as a Receptionist. When Karyssa isn't answering phones, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, as well as her 2 dogs.
Kristi Jack, HR Director
x112, kjack@valleytransinc.com
Kristi Jack is our HR Director. She grew up in Spring Valley, MN, where she graduated high school and then attended Winona State University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Kristi has been with Valley Transportation since June of 2006. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Sara Petersen, HR & Recruiting Specialist
x114, spetersen@valleytransinc.com
Sara grew up near Austin, MN where she graduated from Austin Senior High School. She received her B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Agricultural Education Leadership Training and Development. Prior to coming to Valley Transportation she was a corporate recruiter for Land O'Lakes and CHS. When not at work, she is spending time with her horses competing in ranch rodeos, sorting's, and penning's. She lives near Austin, MN with her husband Jake and their dogs.
Rod Greenameyer, Accountant
x104, rgreenameyer@valleytransinc.com
Rod is the accountant for Valley Transportation and has been with the company since March of 2000. He was born and raised in Austin, MN, where he graduated high school and then attended Winona State University, earning his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business Administration. Prior to coming to Valley Transportation, Rod was the accountant/office manager at Greenway CO-OP for 17 years. He has been married for 33 years and has three daughters. In his free time Rod enjoys golfing, fishing, archery, hunting and playing cards.
Julie Back, Accountant
x105, jback@valleytransinc.com
Julie is the accountant for Valley Forwarding and also does our driver payroll. Julie is from Spring Valley, MN, and has earned a degree in Finance and Accounting. Julie began working for Valley Transportation in May of 1995, prior to that she worked at a bank. Outside of work she keeps busy attending all of her children's activities.
Alysia Baldus, Accountant & Administrative Asst.
x113, abaldus@valleytransinc.com
Alsyia grew up in Dexter, MN and graduated from Southland High School in Adams, MN. She continued her education at Rochester Community and Technical College where she received an Associate of Arts degree. Later on, she also earned an Administrative Assistant degree from RCTC. Prior to joining Valley Transportation's accounting department, Alysia worked in customer service for 8 years. She lives in Grand Meadow now with her husband and two dogs. When not at work, she enjoys camping, boating, snowmobiling, and spending time with friends and family!
Stephanie Start, Billing & GPS Admin
x108, stephanie@valleytransinc.com
Stephanie is from LeRoy, MN, and has been with Valley Transportation since October of 2005. She is our billing clerk and GPS Administrator. Outside of work she enjoys attending her three daughters' activities and watching NASCAR.
Karsen Ulwelling, Safety Director
x148, karsen@valleytransinc.com
Karsen grew up in Rose Creek, MN. He graduated from Southland High School in 2010 and continued his education at Rochester Community and Technical College. Karsen worked in our Dispatch & Heavy Haul Permit department before entering his career as Safety Director. Karsen's Midwest work ethic, eagerness to learn, and computer skills make him a great attribute to the company. In his spare time he enjoys working on the farm, snowmobiling, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering on the Rose Creek Fire Department.
Daryl Jensen, Recruiter
x146, djensen@valleytransinc.com
Daryl grew up in Clarks Grove, MN where he graduated from Albert Lea High School. He graduated from Alexandria Technical College with a degree in Law Enforcement. He started his career in Law Enforcement in 1979, which continued until 2015. Daryl was a County Sheriff from 2005 until his retirement in 2015. Daryl spent time working at Rochester Toyota before coming to Valley Transportation Service Inc. in January of 2017. He is assisting in Recruiting and Safety efforts and is a great attribute to the team. His eagerness to learn, background in Law Enforcement, and Midwest work ethic is a great attribute. When not working, Daryl likes spending time with his wife, Deanna, of 34 years as well as his kids and grandchildren. He also enjoys spending time with friends, camping, and boating.
Kerin Rath, Recruiter
x116, krath@valleytransinc.com
Kerin was born and raised in Spring Valley, MN. She graduated from Kingsland High School in 2011. After graduating, she came to Valley in 2014 as a Receptionist. As time progressed, she had relocated and moved to Duluth, MN. In January 2018 she moved back to the area and began working at Valley in our Recruiting department. She is looking forward to working with our team and discussing opportunities with prospective drivers! In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, going to her families sporting events, and just spending time with family and friends in general. Welcome back Kerin!
Tori Thomas, Safety & Recruiting Asst.
x141, tori@valleytransinc.com
Tori is our Safety and Recruiting Assisstant and also oversees our driver logs. She is from Spring Valley, MN, where she graduated from Kingsland High School in 2000. Tori worked in banking before starting her career in the trucking industry in 2004. Tori has been with Valley Transportation since March of 2008. She is our driver orientation specialist and assist in the Safety & Recruiting departments. Away from work she enjoys spending most of her time with her three children and her dog.
Bruce Sween, NATMI Certified Driver Trainer
x119, bsween@valleytransinc.com
Bruce was born and raised in Grand Meadow, MN. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 2004. He obtained his CDL at the age of 18 and showed interest in the trucking industry immediately. He has worked with many different types of tractor-trailers and is an experienced driver trainer. When not at work, he loves spending time with his wife, Sara, and three children, Brianna, Bentley, and Skylar. He also enjoys working on the farm every chance he gets and being outdoors! Bruce obtained his NATMI - Driver Trainer certification in March of 2019!
Nick Baldus, Vice President & Operations Manager
x145, nick@valleytransinc.com
Nick grew up in Grand Meadow where he graduated high school. He began working in the shop for Valley Transportation in February of 2001, then in 2005 he moved into the office as a dispatcher for the heavy haul division. He has now moved into the Operations Manager position where he monitors all Dispatch, Brokerage, and CSM operations. He works closely with dispatch and customers as he coordinates freight. When Nick is not at work he enjoys camping, hunting, fishing, farming and snowmobiling.
Brent Hellickson, Dispatch Manager
x152, brent@valleytransinc.com
Brent has been involved in the transportation industry in about every fashion for 35 years, and has been with Valley since May of 2007. He helps oversee all of our dispatchers and covers for them and our sales staff when they are out of the office. Brent is from Spring Valley, MN, and has been married for 32 years; he has three children and one grandson and one granddaughter. Brent enjoys boating, fishing and just being by the lake.
Jeremy Swanson, OTR Heavy Haul Driver Manager
x133, jswanson@valleytransinc.com
Jeremy graduated from Stewartville high school and currently resides in Grand Meadow, MN. He has drove truck for ten years and started driving truck for Valley Transportation in 2006. In April of 2011 Jeremy moved away from the truck and came into our office as a dispatcher. When Jeremy is not at work he enjoys riding his motorcycle, traveling, camping and various sports. P.S. He is a Green Bay Packer Fan!
Tyler Schiltz, OTR Heavy Haul Driver Manager
x136, tschiltz@valleytransinc.com
Tyler was born and raised in Algona, IA, where he graduated high school. He continued his education at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA. He was on the golf team and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management. He has eight years of experience in the transportation industry. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes!
Kevin Queensland, OTR Driver Manager
x135, kevin@valleytransinc.com
Kevin currently resides in Grand Meadow, MN, and has been with Valley Transportation since May of 1997. Kevin coordinates freight for anything moving out of states east of the Mississippi River and he also dispatches 25-30 trucks. In his free time Kevin enjoys camping and watching NASCAR and football.
Nick Moyer, OTR Driver Manager
x109, nmoyer@valleytransinc.com
Nick was born and raised in Rochester, MN where he graduated in 2001 from Mayo High School.
He has been working in the customer service and transportation industry for the last 5 years.
Nick lives in Stewartville MN with his fiancé and two sons. He spends much of his time attending
his boys sports games. He also enjoys spending time with his family camping, fishing and attending
sporting events.
BJ Jones, OTR Driver Manager
x142, bjjones@valleytransinc.com
BJ was born and raised in Spring Valley, MN. He was a graduate of Kingsland High School in 2004. He then continued his education onto Rochester Community and Technical College where he received an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. He also played Junior College football during his term there. BJ had been driving commercially for the past 8 years so he is not new to the transportation industry! When BJ is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoys playing a little Ice Hockey, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild.
Chris "CW" Hewitt, OTR Driver Manager
x157, chewitt@valleytransinc.com
CW grew up in Madlen, MO where he graduated from Malden High School. CW has been operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle professionally for over 20 years, 10 of them in Valley's heavy haul department. He has operated various types of configurations and brings an abundance of knowledge to the table. In June of 2019, he came off the road and into the office as an OTR Driver Manager. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids.
Justin Buchardt, OTR Driver Manager
x126, jbuchardt@valleytransinc.com
Justin grew up in Wanamingo and graduated from Kenyon-Wanamingo High School in 2004. He spent the better half of 9 years' operating a commercial motor vehicle. He has pulled all types of equipment with a variety of cargo. After that he spent a year and a half working as a mechanic on trucks and trailers. He is currently attending Rochester Community and Technical College in pursuit of his AS Degree in Accounting. When not at work Justin enjoys spending time with his wife and family. If there is time in the Summer he tries to grab a round of golf or a game of softball.
Blayne Stejskal, Regional Driver Manager
x111, bstejskal@valleytransinc.com
Blayne was born and raised in Grand Meadow, MN, and is a graduate of Grand Meadow High School. Over the years, Blayne has worked at CHS in Grand Meadow and for local farmers. Prior to joining Valley Transportation, Blayne was employed at the ethanol plant in Preston, MN. Blayne is married and has two children. He enjoys camping with his family and friends, NASCAR racing and living in a farming community.
Tonya Martin, Texas Regional Driver Manager
x156, tsm412@cox.net
Tonya is Steve's wife and she also works out of Broken Arrow, OK. She began working for Valley in January of 2004 and is one of our brokers. She also helps Steve's customers when he is not in the office. Tonya has worked in all areas of transportation, from fuel taxes to collections to fleet director, as well as a CSM manager and running two brokerage companies. When not at work Tonya enjoys walking, fishing and gardening.
Jeff Tolzmann, Driver Retention & Van Fleet Manager
x122, jtolzmann@valleytransinc.com
Jeff grew up in Owen, WI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 2005. He started his career at UPS in LaCrosse, WI and ended up in Madison, WI where he worked in operations for over 8 years. He then started working for Marten Transport in many different roles over the 7 years he spent with them, which took him from Mondovi, WI to Tampa, FL to Indianapolis, IN. Jeff started with Valley in July of 2018. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. Jeff is unfortunately a die hard Green Bay Packers fan! Help us all!
Pat Steinkamp, CSM
x143, psteinkamp@valleytransinc.com
Pat is from LeRoy, MN, and he been with Valley Transportation since the beginning. He was one of the original four partners of the company when it started back in 1989. Eventually, the current and sole owner, Brad, bought out the other partners, but Pat remained with the company and is currently a CSM. He assists in all customers transport needs. Outside of work Pat enjoys watching football and spending time with his children.
Tom Gardner, CSM
x150, tgardner@valleytransinc.com
Tom has lived in southeastern MN his entire life. After graduating from Grand Meadow High School in 1978 he started working for various farmers and driving truck. When he was old enough to go over the road, he worked for Minnesota Implement hauling machinery and farming equipment for five years. He then went to work for Wayne Transports for 11 years hauling petroleum products and eventually moved into their office as a dispatcher. When the opportunity came along to work closer to home, Tom started at Valley Transportation in 1998 as our freight coordinator. Tom handles freight moving out of states west of the Mississippi. When Tom is not at work, he and his wife, Deb, enjoy yard work, fishing and boating, NASCAR, tractor rides on their old John Deere A and spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Jimmie Arnold, CSM
x147, jim@valleytransinc.com
Jimmie grew up in southern MN. He worked on farms and at a truck stop throughout high school, and graduated in 1988. After high school Jimmie went to Vo-tech school for diesel mechanics and graduated in 1990. After Vo-tech he began working on combines and tractors for an Implement dealer, then moved into their fertilizer division and was a custom applicator for three years. Prior to signing on as a dispatcher with Valley Transportation Jimmie also worked for an agriculture dealer and a truck and auto repair shop. Jimmie is currently a CSM for Valley. Outside of work Jimmie enjoys hunting, fishing, horseback riding and restoring old cars and tractors. He also raced stock cars from 1991 to 2008.
Pete Kappers, CSM
x121, pete@valleytransinc.com
Pete is from Spring Valley, MN where he graduated high school and then went on to attend Austin Technical Institute where he got his degree in Auto/Industrial Machining. Pete has been involved in farming, truck driving, and worked at Crenlo, Inc. as a class A welder before coming to Valley as a dispatcher in our brokerage department. Pete has now moved into our CSM division. Outside of work Pete enjoys flying, fishing and hunting.
Dean Swanson, CSM
x151, dswanson@valleytransinc.com
Dean was born and raised in Grand Meadow and a graduate of Grand Meadow High School. He has been in the transportation business for the past 15 years as a business owner and broker. Previous to working here he has been a bar owner, as well as a Minnesota Real Estate Licensed realtor. Dean is a great attribute to our CSM division. In his spare time, Dean enjoys golfing, fishing and biking.
Matt Jensen, CSM
x130, mjensen@valleytransinc.com
Matt grew up in Spring Valley, MN and is now living in Stewartville, MN with his wife Michelle, two daughters Shealyn and Kenley, and their dog Ivan. Matt's background in heavy haul allows him to work closely with crane and heavy equipment companies around the country, while also servicing other Ag and construction customers. He studied Business Administration at Ridgewater College and Winona State University. In Matt's spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings.
Parker Johnson, CSM/Broker
x120, pjohnson@valleytransinc.com
Parker is a Broker for Valley Forwarding, Inc. He graduated from Mabel-Canton High School and then went to Rochester Community and Technical College for HVAC. He has worked on a farm most of his life and prior to coming to Valley he was a salesman at Cycle City in Rochester, MN. He currently resides in Lanesboro and when he is not at work he enjoys riding his Harley, snowmobiling, and hunting.
Mike Munroe, CSM & Auction Specialist
x118, mmunroe@valleytransinc.com
Mike is from Harmony, MN. He has been with Valley since June of 2000 and has over 25 years of sales and customer service experience. Mike specializes in auction freight as he travels around the country to various auctions and quotes freight for customers. Give Mike a call with all your transportation needs; specializing in auction freight.
Steve Martin, CSM & Auction Specialist
x155, smartin@valleytransinc.com
Steve started working for Valley in January of 2004 and is one of our sales representatives from Broken Arrow, OK. Prior to coming to work for Valley he drove truck for 20 years and then moved into dispatch and sales. Steve knows a lot about machinery and says he can load just about anything. Outside of work Steve enjoys fishing and hanging out on the boat.
Erick Anderson, Permit Manager
x137, erick@valleytransinc.com
Erick grew up in the small town of Ostrander, MN about 10 minutes east of Grand Meadow. He is now living in Grand Meadow, MN. He attended school at LeRoy-Ostrander where he graduated in 2002. After high school he attended RCTC's criminal justice program. Erick began working for Valley in January of 2006 as our permit coordinator. In his free time Erick enjoys spending as much time as he can in his boat chasing walleyes and participating in fishing tournaments, mainly on the Mississippi River. When he is not in the boat he can be found spending time on the golf course, making fishing tackle and deer hunting.
Scott Wilson, OTR Heavy Haul Permit Coordinator
x139 scott@valleytransinc.com
Scott is from Grand Meadow, MN where he graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 2011. Scott continued his education onto Riverland Community College in Austin, MN where he received his Industrial Maintenance Degree. When Scott isn't ordering permits, he enjoys snowmobiling, getting his demolition derby car ready, hunting, and fishing.
Jared Stejskal, OTR & Regional Permit Coordinator
x138 jstejskal@valleytransinc.com
Jared is from Spring Valley, MN. He is now living in Grand Meadow, MN, with his wife and son. He started at Valley Transportation Service Inc. in November 2013 as a permit coordinator. His day to day tasks include ordering permits for five axle trucks, reviewing permit books, and answering drivers questions. He graduated from Kingsland High School in Spring Valley, MN. In his spare time he enjoys watching Nascar, football and hanging out with family and friends.
Joey Strike, Brokerage Manager
x134. jstrike@valleytransinc.com
Joey is from Spring Valley, MN where he graduated from Kingsland High School in 2011. Joey continued his education onto Rochester Community and Technical College where he played football. Joey is in our brokerage department and has been here since June 2015. When he is not at work he enjoys playing golf and watching sports.
Michael Carr, Broker
x110, mcarr@valleytransinc.com
Michael is from Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and continued his education at Winona State University where he achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Michael has worked in retail, management, and marketing prior to coming to Valley Transportation Service, Inc. as a Broker. He lives in Spring Valley, MN and when not at work he enjoys listening to music, traveling, spending time with family, and watching sports! Thanks for joining the team Michael!
Brandon Scott, Broker
x124, bscott@valleytransinc.com
Brandon grew up in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Eagan High School. He continued his education at Normandale Community College where he was achieving his Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Brandon has worked in customer service and the management industry for over 10 years. He now lives in Stewartville, MN. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, bowling, and watching sports.
Steven Patterson, Broker
x159, spatterson@valleytransinc.com
Steve grew up in Lake City, MN, but currently resides in Rochester. After high school he graduated from Winona State University, where he was a captain of the Winona State Wrestling team. Since then he has worked in sales and security and played five years of semi-professional football. In his free time, Steve enjoys brewing beer and watching sports.
Eric Kraft, Broker
x164, ekraft@valleytransinc.com
Eric was born and raised in Austin, MN where he graduated from Austin High School. Eric has been working in the transportation and logistics industry for over 15 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his son at baseball games and trap competitions. He also enjoys spending time with his daughter at dance competitions and music recitals. Eric also enjoys going to the races, hunting, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Ryan Disch, Broker
x125, rdisch@valleytransinc.com
Ryan was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI until he moved to Minnesota in 2016. (Couldn't take being a Green Bay Packer fan any longer). He currently resides in Grand Meadow, MN with his wife and daughter. After high school, he went on to attend the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in the Computer Science program. In his spare time he enjoys reading, movies, sports and spending time with his family.
Jackson Hale, Broker
x166, jhale@valleytransinc.com
Jackson was born and raised in Grand Meadow, MN. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 2019. Jackson came to work for Valley immediately following high school. When not at work, Jackson enjoys wrestling, racing his dirt modified, and spending time with his family! Jackson was the State Champion at the 2019 Minnesota State Wrestling tournament!
Mitchel Baldus, Shop Foreman
x206, mbaldus@valleytransinc.com
Mithell was born and raised in Grand Meadow, MN. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 2008. After high school he worked in construction and farming. He has worked on and off for Valley Transportation since 2005 as a mechanic. He started full time as a parts manager in 2012 and was offered the Shop Foreman position in 2015. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling out West, and farming with his family. Mitchell is also a volunteer firefighter on Grand Meadow Fire & Rescue.
Joe Ludemann, Parts Manager
x201, jludemann@valleytransinc.com
Joe was born and raised in Riceville, IA, where he attended school through 1996. He then moved to Grand Meadow, MN, where he finished High School and graduated in 1998. He attended Riverland Community College and recieved a diploma in Automotive & Industrial Machining. After graduating he worked at McNelius Steel for six Years. He started working at Valley Transportation in February of 2007 as a mechanic. He then moved into the office in June of 2014 as a Parts & Service Assistant. He is still living in Grand Meadow, MN, with his wife and three children. He is a member of the Grand Meadow youth football board and is also a coach. In his spare time, he enjoys attending his kids sporting events, working on his race car and competing at local dirt tracks.
Andy Grafe, Equipment & Maintenance Support Manager
x107, andy@valleytransinc.com
Andy graduated from Grand Meadow High School. Andy was Valley Transportation's first ever truck driver in 1991 when his career started. He has been involved in the trucking industry for the last 20 years. He started as a mechanic, then onto a driver and now has worked his way into the customer service industry. Andy has a great basis of knowledge to offer Valley and his customers. His daily duties consist of quoting freight for his customers and assisting drivers in orientation such as teaching them load securement, PeopleNet operation, TriPac Operation and truck & trailer operation safety. Andy is a great attribute to this company!
Mechanics: Kyle Smith, Shad Bungum, Dennis Groesbeck, Richie Unverzagt, Cody Meyer, Jacob Hershberger, Jesse Crowson, Adam Vanbuskirk, Scott Emanuel
Wash Bay: Tico Barquero (Manager), Sean Coon (Attendant), Ethan Zalky (Attendant), Brady Burzette (Attendant)
Yard Manager: Red Alden
Yard Assitant: Kendall Fox
Larry Stejskal, Waterloo Yard Manager
lstejskal@valleytransinc.com
Larry is responsible for daily operations at our Waterloo drop yard in Waterloo, IA. His day-to-day tasks include loading and unloading miscellaneous equipment from tractor-trailers and keeping an accurate inventory.
Gilbert (Mickey) Vargas, Grounds & Property Manager
Mickey is the all-around maintenance manager. He is responsible for day-to-day maintenance tasks. He has been employed at Valley since August of 1997 and just celebrated his 20 year anniversary here! When Mickey is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and helping out his church.
Valley Transportation Service Inc.
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73137 State Hwy 16, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 (800) 657-4910


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Q & A with Shane Claiborne
As we move closer to the presidential election both tickets are vying for votes and promising change.
As we move closer to the presidential election both tickets are vying for votes and promising change. Shane Claiborne, a founding pastor of The Simple Way, a church in inner city Philadelphia, believes that our hope should be found in an alternative candidate, one that's not on the ballot for 2008. In his new book, Jesus for President, coauthored with Chris Haw, Claiborne invites people of faith to reimagine what our world would be like if we embraced a different political agenda, one that looks more like the message of Jesus.
Q: Where did the idea for the book originate?
A: The whole vision for it was born out of a conversation four years ago. For a lot of us the question wasn't are we political, but how are we political? That's why we say this is a project to provoke the political imagination. We need to get out of the box and really think about how to embody the politics we believe. Part of what we really saw was we need to have the creativity that Jesus had when he's interacting with the political questions of his time.
Q: The book has a unique design, what made you go that direction?
A: We know that there is enough political rhetoric out there and we wanted it to capture the imagination, we wanted it to be something poetic and not just force-feeding people political answers, because there's enough of that out there. But we wanted to stir up the right questions and ask people to reimagine the world.
Q: Why are you so passionate about political change?
A: For me, this is such an unfolding journey. I was born in East Tennessee and in 1992 I helped organize the Bush-Quayle campaign. My political views were very formed by the world I grew up in and I think what really rocked that world was when I moved to North Philly and saw that the questions and issues are much different and much bigger than I grew up thinking they were.
Q: Should the church endorse a certain brand of politics?
A: We're not trying to endorse a candidate, but we're trying to get them to endorse the agenda of Jesus.
Q: What does Jesus' political agenda look like in today's world?
A: We're saying that the church is not simply suggesting political alternatives but the church is an embodiment of a political alternative. Jesus wasn't offering the world a better empire but another kingdom. That's part of why we have so many images and stories in the book to show that. One of my she-roes is Mother Theresa, she is an icon for what it means to be pro-life but it's not because she ran around wearing an "Abortion is Murder" shirt. She said, if you didn't want to have your babies, you can give them to me. That has an integrity that you can not argue with.
Jesus had a political manifesto in the Sermon on the Mount and the beatitudes and the poor are at the very center of it. So if our political agenda is not good news to the poor, then it's not the gospel of Jesus.
Q: What kind of reaction are you getting from the book?
A: There are more and more people—especially young people—that are realizing that this economy and this culture, this American dream, looks very different from the dream of God.
Q: How important is it to vote?
A: For many of us voting may simply be damage control. It may be a way to minimize the impact of principalities and powers and try to free up the kingdom of God to spread in this world. But it's certainly not that we're voting to put our hope and faith there. There's a lot of talk in a lot of places about change, it's time for change, we want change, and what we're saying is what we do on Nov. 4 is important, but what's just as important is how we live on Nov. 3 and Nov. 5 and voting is something we do everyday by the way we live.
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Q: I'm curious, will you be writing "Jesus" on your ballot November 4?
A: We'll see. I'm going to try to vote for the things that look most like Jesus, but to me, I'm not willing to settle for anything short of that. Our tag line has been "Enough donkeys and elephants, long live the Lamb."
INTERACT:
How should we, as ministry leaders, engage in political change?
What are some obstacles for dealing with political issues in our church communities?
How has your maturity and growth as a leader effected the way you engage in political issues?
What are the key issues on Jesus' agenda for 2008?
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A Review of Chris Green's, Toward a Pentecostal Theology of the Lord's Supper
Chris E. W. Green, Toward a Pentecostal Theology of the Lord's Supper: Foretasting the Kingdom (Cleveland: CPT Press, 2012). ISBN: 9781935931300
Reading this study meant jumping some hurdles. First, while it may well say something embarrassing about me and my reading habits, it is not very often at all that I pick up a book of theology and get almost half way through it without recognising more than a handful of the names mentioned therein. Then again, I don't read a lot of historical theology concerned to tell a particular chapter of Pentecostalism's story. Consequently, there were times when reading this study by the young Pentecostal theologian Dr Chris Green (the Assistant Professor of Theology at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland) that it felt something like what I imagine it may have been like to visit a foreign country in pre-flying days where even if you recognised something of the language upon arrival there was simply no escaping that you were a long way from home.
And then there was the inkling that a book on Pentecostals and the Lord's Supper represents something, to say the least, of an oxymoron. But Green has convinced me that while Pentecostals do still have 'an "allergic response" to the sacramentalism' (p. 35) of higher church traditions and their 'sacramental baggage' (as Amos Young calls it), it was not always so. Indeed, Green goes to considerable length, and depth, to build precisely such an argument, the presentation of which appears to serve his own apologetic purposes and assists him to avoid the cheap and undue polemics so often associated with wider discussions on the Supper.
The book proper begins with a helpful survey of the scholarly literature in which Green documents what Pentecostal scholars have said and are saying about the sacraments in general and the Lord's Supper in particular. He begins by noting that while it is widely believed – both within and outwith Pentecostalism – that Pentecostals have attended little to sacramental thinking and practice, and that while Pentecostals have often spoken about the sacraments in predominantly negative terms, 'this is far from the whole of the story' (p. 5). Surveying the work of a long list of some 40 Pentecostal theologians – from Myer Pearlman, Ernest Swing Williams and C.E. Brown writing in the 1930s and 50s, to figures such as Simon Chan, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Jamie Smith and Daniel Tomberlin working more recently and whose work represents something of a '"turn" to the sacraments among Pentecostals' (p. 71) – Green ably catalogues the development and state of Pentecostal theological reflection with regard to the sacraments generally and the Eucharist in particular. He draws attention both to the diverse paths that Pentecostal sacramental theology has taken – it is not an overly unified story – as well as to 'some common ground', namely an eschewing of any 'magical' views of the sacraments, and a shared allergy of 'the dangers of liturgical formalism and clericalism' (p. 72).
Green then turns our attention, in Chapter 3, to a careful and comprehensive reading of the early Pentecostal periodical writings from 1906–1931, attending to the breadth within the movements (e.g., the Wesleyan-Holiness and Finished Work 'streams') under the Pentecostal umbrella, and identifying the contours, convictions and habits that characterised early Pentecostal sacramental theology and practice. He concludes by noting that
It is impossible to appreciate early Pentecostal spirituality generally, or their sacramentality specifically, unless one discerns that they arose from a form of imitatio Christi. It was a following of Jesus 'to fulfill all righteousness' that fired their experience of the sacraments. They observed the ordinances of water baptism, Holy Communion, and footwashing as occasions for encountering and imitating the risen Jesus and mediation of the grace of divine transformative presence. These rites were never merely ceremonial or memorialistic, although their rich symbolism was not lost on the practitioners. The evidence indicates first generation Wesleyan-Holiness and Finished Work Pentecostals experienced these rites as 'sacred occasions', unique opportunities for the Spirit to work in the community. (p. 178)
Green also notes that early Pentecostals 'did not find themselves compelled to explain the metaphysics of Christ's presence in the Supper, even though plainly many of them did believe that Christ himself was present to the church through, or at least with, the observance of the Meal. For them, the Lord's Supper was never merely a memorial feast. Numerous accounts of dreams or visions about the Supper illuminate in an inimitable way how formative the Eucharist was for early Pentecostal spirituality' (p. 179).
With the literature and historical surveys complete, Green turns then to outline his own constructive proposal beginning, in Chapter 4, with a careful reading and commentary on a number of the key Bible texts, before turning, in Chapter 5, to assemble his own theological vision for a Pentecostal theology of the Supper. Green's stated intention is to draw 'heavily on the texts' "effective history", allowing what the texts have meant to other Christian readers, pre-modern and contemporary, to influence the shape of [his] own reading' (p. 3). Matters of hermeneutics and the relationship between Spirit and Word are handled with a watchful and responsible eye, and readings of some key texts (especially Acts 2.41–47, 1 Corinthians 10.14–22 and John 6.25–59, etc.) unearth some creative and theologically mature results. On 1 Corinthians 10, for example, Green consistently and convincingly argues that the Supper 'shows itself to be one of the ways in which Christ's body is "there" for the church' (p. 202), that it is a meal which makes the Community, and which forces on the Community the responsibilities of love such as creativity, humility and longsuffering patience. He suggests too that 'it is helpful to see the church's receiving of the Lord's Supper as a romantic gesture, as a gift between lovers, a tryst with Christ who is jealous for his bride, and a way in which Christ, God fleshed, is bodily present to and for his church' (p. 207). From the Johannine material, he concludes that because the Gospel teaches us that what happens to us in our sacramental encounter with Christ is beyond human understanding, that it remains too beyond our capacity to answer how it is possible, it also reminds us that the willingness to remain in eucharistic communion with Christ even in the face of confusion marks the decisive difference between those who believe in him and those who do not. Indeed, Green suggests that the mysteriousness of the meal makes possible the articulation of the abiding faith of believers. Furthermore, he proposes that Paul, Luke, and John – in addition to the communities for and to whom they spoke – understood the church's celebration of the Supper as in some sense a continuation of Jesus' own ministry, a re-enacting of Jesus' life of sweeping, boundary-violating hospitality and his atoning death for the life of the world, while all the while pre-enacting the future messianic feast as well. Certainly, Green is, to my mind, correct to consider the Eucharist as both a 'missionary meal that precisely in its strangeness draws all people to Christ', and a meal which 'precisely in its mysteriousness reveals God truly' (p. 242). He does not neglect ways that the Supper also represents a sounding of divine judgement, even while resituating and re-narrating not only the Church but all creation too into the 'one story of creation and redemption and consummation, the story of Israel and the church and the world for which they are called as God's ambassadors and collaborators'. Insofar as the Supper is the promised location in which God in God's gracious freedom is present in the power of divine love, the Supper is for us 'the "present tense of Calvary", and in some sense is also the present tense of all the feasts of God's people, past and future, including of course the eternal messianic banquet' (p. 241).
Chapter 5 represents the book's theologically most constructive chapter, and is concerned with discerning and proposing a theologically mature Pentecostal theology of the Supper. Here is Green in full flight, attending in some detail to those issues that he adjudges to be especially important to Pentecostals. These Green identifies early in the book as 'questions of how God works in and through the church's celebration of the Communion rite and how Christ and the Spirit are personally present and active in the eating and drinking of the Eucharistic bread and the wine' (pp. 3–4). Here he is also concerned with issues of praxis, and with forms of Eucharistic practice which are both recognisably catholic and distinctively Pentecostal. Against the perception – or reality – that many if not most distinctly Pentecostal theologies of the sacraments have tended to be carried out in exclusively baptistic terms, complete with an imbalance on the Supper's memorialist dimensions and even being spoken of as 'mere ordinances', Green reminds his readers that this has not always been the case, and he proceeds in this chapter to bring 'the fathers and mothers of the Pentecostal movement', the exegetical work undertaken in the previous chapter, and dialogue partners from both within and outwith the Pentecostal tradition(s) to put forward a 'constructive and revisionary proposal' for a theology of the Supper, concerned to 'remain true to the biblical witness and [to] the Pentecostal tradition' (pp. 244–45). Along the way, Green attends to many of the familiar themes associated with theologies of the Supper – e.g., the Supper as Divine Lex, the Supper as thanksgiving, Supper as anamnesis, Supper as covenant renewal, Supper as a location for Spirit-led discernment, Supper and healing, Supper as divine-human dialogue, Supper and soteriology, Supper and sanctification or 'moral formation' (p. 312), Supper and theological method, Supper and mission, Supper and worship, Supper as a sign and foretaste of eschatological feast or what Green calls 'an ontologically-transforming proleptic share in the metaphysics of the life everlasting' (p. 271), etc. – and he does so in ways that betray a mind that is well read and conversant with the issues, with courage to identify practices and ideas that are problematic, and with a genuine concern for the church and her faithful witness to the Word of which she is a creature. The section on the metaphysics of the Supper, in particular, echoes rich Jensonesque tones, skilfully accompanied by John of Damascus and Sergius Bulgakov. It is Green's contention that 'Christ is really, personally, and bodily present in Communion because the Father wills it and the Spirit makes it so for the sanctification of the church on mission in the world. In the Eucharist-event', he believes, 'the Spirit "broods over" the cosmically-enthroned Christ, the celebrating congregation, and the elements on the Table, opening the celebrants to the presence of the risen Jesus who the Spirit makes in that moment bodily present for them with, in, and through the thereby-transfigured bread and wine' (p. 282). Green also believes that short of the beatific vision, Christ's 'embodiment at the Father's right hand includes the Eucharistic bread and wine, the preached Gospel, and the sanctorum communio', and [that] these last serve as sacraments – effective signs in the present of the future eschatological state of things' (p. 283). So, contra Herbert McCabe, Green contends that bread and wine are 'both-at-once' natural objects and eschatological objects. Put otherwise, bread and wine 'remain natural objects that have been eschatologized' (p. 285).
On the question of hermeneutics, Green argues that 'the charismatic and Eucharistic community as it communes in the Spirit with the totus Christus is the authoritative interpreter of Scripture. As a result, it is in the context of the community's Spirit-baptized and Spirit-led Eucharistic worship that believers learn best what Scripture is and is for, and over time learns the habits necessary for reading faithfully, with an ever-deepening appreciation for Scripture's "fuller sense". All the many other faithful uses of Scripture, whether scholarly or devotional, pastoral or evangelistic, should be judged in this light' (p. 296). And on the question of how the Supper relates to Christian worship, Green is concerned throughout, and appropriately so, to 'guard against the flattening and hardening of the sacramental celebration into mere ritual' (p. 319). He is equally concerned that 'the Eucharist-event should be recognized as the hub of the worship service … as the hearth around which all the other liturgical furniture is arranged' (p. 316). Fair enough, but just how the Supper is to be both 'framed and undergirded by Pentecostal practices, such as the altar call, "tarrying", prayers for healing, testimonies, and footwashing' (p. 317) is not spelled out, readers being left to work out on their own how such practices 'underscore the communal reality of Communion' (p. 318).
The study concludes with a description of major contributions and an invitation to further research.
My enthusiasm for this book does not mean that there are not things therein that disappoint or distract. Here I will note just three: The first concerns the scattering throughout of Latin and Greek phrases. Where such are necessary – and this, I suggest, is on a much rarer occurrence than we find here – some translation should have been provided, particularly for the benefit of those readers unfamiliar with the terms. As it stands, it may just be for many readers a distraction from and hurdle within the main flow of the writing.
Second, there is, from time to time, a creeping Pelagianism at work in this essay. Perhaps just one example will suffice. At the conclusion of Green's stimulating and fruitful exegesis on some of the key New Testament texts, he suggests that 'these texts teach us that the sharing of a common loaf and cup is truly the Lord's Supper for us only as we faithfully respond to the Word of God that comes to us alongside, through, and as the sacred meal' (p. 242. Italics mine). Not only does such a claim seem to be somewhat at odds with what Green has stated elsewhere in the book (for example, on p. 285: 'the reality of Christ's and the Spirit's shared presence in the Supper does not wait on our believing (in) it. Christ is there by the Spirit, whether we believe it or not'. Italics mine.), but short of interpreting such statements in a more explicitly trinitarian framework, and that particularly in ways that highlight the vicarious humanity of the Son and the revelatory work of the Spirit, such claims on their own threaten to undermine or deny the depths of the twofold movement that God makes possible when and as the baptised gather around broken loaves and generous helpings of pinot noir.
Third, while Green's essay has been strengthened significantly via (mostly) judicious engagement with voices from across the ecumenical amphitheatre, it is disappointing and unfortunate that there is relatively little engagement therein with the best of the Reformed tradition (to be sure, he draws briefly upon the work of Michael Welker, Jürgen Moltmann and J. Rodman Williams), and that for a number of reasons. Not only is the Reformed a project with considerable sympathy at countless points with that brand of Pentecostalism Green is keen to encourage, but also because such a conversation may well have served to bring some needed clarity around the issue I raised above regarding whatever creeping Pelagianism may exist. I wonder too whether if Green had drawn more on the Reformed (and especially upon John Calvin and, perhaps, George Hunsinger) and less on the Anglicans, the Orthodox and Robert Jenson (upon whom he relies heavily in the final chapter), the thesis would have been considerably better served and the book's reception among Pentecostals better attend to Green's own apologetic intention.
These three caveats aside, there is no doubt in my mind that Pentecostals – and not only Pentecostals – will be much blessed, challenged and inspired in the reading of this fine study, a study that is indeed intended 'first and foremost as a conversation starter for the Pentecostal communities' (p. xi). To be sure, some readers both from within and outwith that ecclesial tribe may lament that the volume lacks hard critique of current Pentecostal practice, and that Green's presentation is so revisionist that one can only really read here a 'Pentecostal' theology of the Supper by underscoring the word 'Toward' in the title, but that would be most unfair, for Dr Green has served up a great dinner here, and I suspect that his readers will no doubt find themselves as I do – in his debt. Now let the conversation begin!
Posted in Book Review, Chris Green, Holy Communion, Pentecostalism on 14 January, 2013 by Jason Goroncy. Leave a comment
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Together with Kevin Toma, movie reviewer of De Volkskrant, we watch and discuss the latest movie by Werner Herzog. Herzog, renowned director of, among others, Grizzly Man and Cave of Forgotten Dreams, likes to explore new worlds. In Lo and Behold he takes us to the both promising and scary world of the world wide web.
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Kevin Toma (Sittard, 1974) studied Film- and Performance-Studies at Radboud University Nijmegen. He started his career as movie reviewer for De Filmkrant. From 2007 he works for De Volkskrant.
Furthermore he accompanies silent movies. He wrote new scores for and accompanied live among others Sunrise (1927), Häxan (1922) and Berlin, die Sinfonie der Groβstadt (1927).
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