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ADDISON — An Addison Community Schools Board of Education member on Monday filed recall petitions against four of his peers.
Trustee Irving Dentel filed the petition paperwork with Lenawee County Clerk Roxann Holloway against board president Mike Karabetsos, treasurer Mike Murphy and trustees David Luke and Jim Driskill. The recall petitions allege the four "conducted meetings with violations of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, violated by-laws and policies in the operation of the Addison Schools" and "failed to monitor the superintendent's (Steve Guerra) inappropriate, unprofessional communications with students."
Guerra went on paid, voluntary leave in March amidst harassment claims from two students that was reported to police in January. The Michigan State Police, the Lenawee County Prosecutor's Office and an independent investigation led by staff at the Lenawee Intermediate School District separately determined no crime had taken place. The board voted 6-1 in June to approve a resolution stating that while Guerra committed no crime, he "engaged in inappropriate interactions with students" and was directed to complete corrective action training. Guerra received a written warning in his personnel file and returned to work in mid-June. Dentel cast the lone "no" vote on the resolution.
Karabetsos said he "respectfully" declined to comment. Luke said he only knows "what the wording says and have no idea what it is based on."
Holloway said Tuesday she notified the four board of education members about the recall filing. A clarity hearing is tentatively scheduled for 1:30 p.m. July 26 before Lenawee County Circuit Court Judge Margaret M.S. Noe.
Holloway said the hearing will be held to determine whether the wording as presented in the recall petitions is factual and clear.
If the wording is found to be unclear or not factual, Holloway said, the petitions will be rejected. Dentel would then have the option of filing new petitions with new wording.
If the wording is approved at the clarity hearing, the wording is good for 180 days. Recall elections are held only in November or May, Holloway said, Dentel would have until Aug. 4 to collect 681 valid signatures per recall petition for the matter to be put on the Nov. 7 ballot.


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The Office of the Vice President for Research and Creativity Activity will host two workshops this month to help Ohio University faculty and staff learn how to access funding from the Ohio University Research Committee (OURC) and Baker Fund Awards Committee internal awards programs.
The workshops will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 13, and from 10-11 a.m., Fri, Nov. 14, (repeat session) in 301U Alden Library. Light refreshments will be provided.
Both internal awards programs have deadlines during the first half of spring semester.
The Ohio University Research Committee (OURC) offers competitive awards of up to $8,000 for faculty and staff to pursue new research and creative activity projects. Priority is for new faculty and staff or established faculty pursuing projects that are a clear departure from previous research foci.
Deadline: Thurs., Jan. 29, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
The Baker Fund Awards Committee offers competitive awards of up to $12,000 to support faculty and staff research, scholarship and creative activity. The committee seeks projects that are near completion and hopefully can be brought to full completion with the assistance of an award.
Deadline: Thurs., Feb. 12, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Carma West with questions or for more information: (593-0929; email@example.com ).

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New Year Hotel Break at Whatley Manor
A three night New Year hotel break, arriving on December 30th, and departing on January 2nd 2020.
Monday 30th December 2019
- Arrive at your leisure where a chilled bottle of champagne, festive fruit plate and treats awaits in your room
- Join us in the Drawing Room for afternoon tea while listening to our musical entertainment
- Enjoy pre dinner drinks and canapés in The Drawing Room
- Dinner is served in The Dining Room where Chef's menu is served
Tuesday 31st December – New Year's Eve 2019
- Begin the day with a cooked and continental breakfast
- A light lunch is available for you to enjoy at your leisure
- Afternoon, enjoy a gin tasting with our Sommelier in The Green Room
- A five-course Black Tie Gala dinner is served in The Dining Room
- After dinner, enjoy live jazz music in The Drawing Room and try your luck on our Blackjack & Roulette tables
- At midnight enjoy our spectacular fireworks display with a glass of champagne on the terrace.
Wednesday 1st January – New Year's Day 2020
- Continue the celebrations with a Champagne breakfast
- Transfer to Westonbirt Arboretum and enjoy a reviving walk around the magical woodland
- Hot soup and snacks await your return in The Drawing Room
- Make your way over to the cinema and enjoy a movie with Champagne and popcorn
- Enjoy a relaxed three-course dinner served in Grey's with our resident Jazz duo 'Gilmore & Jaz'
Wednesday 2nd January 2019
- Complete your stay with your final Whatley breakfast served
- Depart at your leisure
Rates are per room per stay based on two guests sharing and include the 'New Year Celebration' package, full use of Aquarias Spa and vat. Additional guests and sole occupancy rates on application.
Dogs are charged at £200 each and include the provision of a luxury dog basket, food and treats during your stay. Dog friendly rooms are subject to availability.
Arrival 30th December 2019 and departure 2nd January 2020
- Classic Room £2,900
- Superior Room £3,100
- Junior Suite £3,600
- Suite £4,100
- Grand Suite £4,500
Terms and conditions apply.
10% discretionary service charge is added to the final bill and is shared amongst the team. Call Reservations on 01666 822 888 or email email@example.com to book your stay.
We require a full pre-payment to confirm your reservation at the time of booking.
Single occupancy rates and additional guests available on request.
Or call reservations on 01666 822 888, email email@example.com


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The unprotected server is one in a long string of similar exposures. "There have been several instances in the past where MongoDB servers were compromised simply because they were being set up without proper authentication and, thus, were left open on the Internet," said Rod Soto, director of security research at JASK. "The compromise workflow for these types of data leaks is simple. Sensitive information is left publicly available in a data repository due to poor developer practices – and essentially has a bullseye on it to be targeted by malicious actors that scan these repositories to find vulnerable ones and compromise valuable info."
Soto said that "large data leaks like this Amex India instance should drive home how pivotal it is to take proper security precautions with all third-party services. If they're not configured properly, they will continue to lead to massive data leaks."
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Monit Bug Impacting AppScale Deployments
tl;dr: Due to a recently discovered bug in Monit, you may have encountered issues with running AppScale or applications within AppScale. A workaround is to downgrade Monit and temporarily preventContinue Reading →
The Importance of Keeping Up with the Latest Images
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When Google App Engine (GAE) launched in preview for 20,000 developers in early 2008, few would have guessed that it would reach 100,000+ active developers per month and 200,000+ active apps perContinue Reading →
AppScale 3.4 Provides Production-ready Dev Environment with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial)
With the latest AppScale release (3.4), we will default all new deployments and installation to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial). Published AppScale images are based on Long Term Support images to ensureContinue Reading →
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Congratulations to our free Spartan Race giveaway winner, Casey Barreto!
Stay connected to this website for more giveaways in the future.
Leg strength and endurance for any Spartan Race will be a massive asset. Many courses will push the power of your legs to the limit and its a great idea to prepare all aspects of your leg muscles in order to prepare for the race. You want to be strong, durable and have ample endurance.
There are loads of great exercises for your legs, and if you are a member of a gym you should be able to access the necessary equipment to perform each of these exercises. Don't be afraid to put some weight on the bar or use dumb bells. The stronger you are the better.
Goblet Squat
Walking Lunges
Calf Raises
Balance Lunges
Back Squat
Front squat
Wall Squats
Jump Squat
Plyo Lunges
Good Mornings
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The Benefits Of Retractable Patio Awnings
When we think of our dream house, most of us imagine a large, perfectly manicured lawn and a beautiful patio to sit out on during the summer months. It isn't just the interior of a property that people tend to care deeply about, many homeowners put a lot of work into their gardens too.
According to DoItYourself, retractable patio awnings are gaining popularity worldwide because of their flexibility and versatility. They're mainly used to provide shade during the summer, but they also act as protection from UV rays and they guard your patio from the effects of extreme moisture, wind and heat. A patio awning manages to do all of this, whilst looking attractive and appealing.
Like all things, retractable awnings come with a few minor drawbacks. If you have an awning that is powered by electric, it will need regular monitoring and maintenance. Even manual awnings are at risk from the fickle nature of the human brain – if you forget to wind your awning in during periods of bad weather, it might not last as long as you'd hoped.
Yet, the drawbacks associated with retractable awnings are few and far between, say the experts at Scottish Tories. If you take good care of a high quality product, it should last you for a very long time. The benefits that come with a retractable patio awning, far outweigh the money it costs to buy and install one. If you're looking for a way to enhance your garden and your patio, this the way to do it.
When it comes to flexibility, there are few things as convenient and simple as a retractable awning. With a fixed awning, there's no level of control involved – it's all or nothing. Just because you want a little bit of shade on a sunny afternoon, doesn't mean that you want to be plunged into darkness by an immovable, heavy duty patio cover. With the retractable alternative, you are free to choose your level of shade. Plus, they don't need poles or posts and they're much safer for families with children.
According to Yahoo Voices journalist Diane Nassy, it's also important to consider the effect that winter has on a fixed awning. Where retractable patio awnings can be wound in or taken down during the colder months, a fixed awning is forced to take all that the weather can throw at it. This is why fixed awnings tend not to last as long as retractable ones – high winds, storms and heavy snowfall can wreak havoc. Being able to wind your awning in is actually quite a rewarding privilege in winter.
When it comes to summer, retractable awnings win big there too. It has now been proved that retractable patio awnings can reduce the amount of heat in your home by almost eighty per cent. By shading the rooms on the bottom floor, a retractable awning changes the temperature of the air that gets circulated around your home. This can end up saving you a significant amount of money in air conditioning costs.
The benefits of a retractable patio awning are tenfold. If you invest in a high quality product, you are guaranteed many years of use and service. Whilst it might be tempting to go for a fixed alternative, just remember that retractable awnings are cheaper to install and are a whole lot more flexible. Why not make your garden a comfortable and attractive place to be with a retractable patio awning?
Author Bio: Joan Calvin owns a gardening business and is a mother to three teenage boys. She recommends Patio Awnings 4 less for information and advice on top quality patio awnings. Joan is currently in the middle of renovating her own back yard and is thinking about building a patio.