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Dover man still in critical condition after crash with massive craneBy JOHN QUINN
Union Leader Correspondent
April 02. 2013 10:30PM
LEE - A 37-year-old Dover man was in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital Tuesday night after his car hit a crane along Route 125 Monday afternoon.
Police said Justin Mills was driving his Subaru north on Route 125 about 1:15 p.m. Monday when he crossed the road's center line and hit a crane heading south that was being driven by Brian Daigle, 24, of New Boston, about a quarter-mile south of the Lee traffic circle.
Mills was flown to the hospital by a Dartmouth-Hitchcock helicopter.
A spokesman from the hospital confirmed Mills was in critical condition as of Tuesday night.
Police said Mills may not have been wearing his seatbelt, but airbags deployed as a result of the crash. Daigle was not injured even though the crane, which is owned by American Crane Co. Inc. in Hooksett, crashed into the nearby woods on the northbound side of the road.
Route 125 was closed for several hours. The accident is under investigation.


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Tourism in Lebanon ranges from cultural activities and eco-tourism to leisure and sports, not to mention the vibrant Beirut nightlife. Only in Lebanon can one fulfil his heart's desires by savouring the world-renowned Lebanese cuisine, enjoying the beach and ski slopes all in one day.
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T.S. D'Amico writes Dr. King and others over what he perceives as a lack of Jewish men being drafted into military service.
T.S. D'Amico writes Dr. King and others over what he perceives as a lack of Jewish men being drafted into military service.
In an address at the CME Church Conference, George B. Nesbitt analyzes the role of the church during the Civil Rights Movement. During slavery, the church was a place of refuge and hope, but now individuals are beginning to lose their faith in the church.
In this correspondence, Robert L. Green writes an Advisory Council member concerning the Chicago adult education project. Mr. Green notifies the member that due to a reduced monetary grant from the federal government, the program will officially close.
In "A Letter To Meredith" Dr. King discusses the challenges faced by James Meredith as a student at the University of Mississippi. -
In a letter to MLK, President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the issue of Federal employment in Atlanta. Johnson informs King of the previous meeting held with the Civil Service Commission and the steps being taken to move forward.
This is a draft of the article "A Look to 1964" written by Dr. King. Published on January 1, 1964 in the New York Amsterdam News. In the article, Dr. King addresses the strides the African American people have taken towards the struggle for equality.
Dr. King addresses the Highlander Folk School during the organization's twenty-fifth anniversary. He discusses the many accomplishments and hurdles of the Civil Rights Movement.
For the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Highlander Folk School, Dr. King delivers the speech "A Look To The Future." He uses a timeline to explain the adversities African Americans endured to gain recognition as American citizens. He also points out the efforts of the Ku Klux Klan and the White Citizens Councils to make African Americans second class citizens. Lastly, Dr. King points out that America should be more maladjusted in order to avoid failing to cope with the demands of the normal social environment.
In this foreword Bayard Rustin provides an introduction into the rules and tips involved in nonviolent action concerning protests. Mr. Rustin describes nonviolent methods that people can use when encountering dangerous or difficult situations.
This memorandum written by Lincoln Lynch, Associate Director of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), outlines proposed travel arrangements, speakers, workshop topics and entertainment for the upcoming National Convention.
In this memorandum from James P. Twomey, executive director of the Community Renewal Foundation Inc., writes to Mr. Donald Jordan of the Federal Housing Administration in regards to the building of cooperative housing and rehabilitation centers. The memorandum address certain issues such as the mortgage for the homes as well as the architects and attorneys
In honor of Dr. King's death, Ms. Eugenia Singleton composes this poem. Throughout the piece, Ms. Singleton makes several parallels between Dr. King and Jesus Christ.
After being arrested and charged with parading without a license, Dr. King wrote a column from jail. The column shared his and Ralph David Abernathy's decision to serve the jail sentence instead of paying a fine of $178.
In an attempt to enhance positive intergroup relations, Mrs. Porter was interviewed during "inservice education sessions" at a school of nursing. Because Mrs. Porter was "the first and only Negro who had been graduated from" the school, the faculty wanted insight into her experience of integration. Gloria M. Francis wrote this article covering the interview.
This pamphlet discusses the courageous stand of African American high school students against racial discrimination in the South. The efforts demonstrated by these young people to bring about change of many undemocratic practices were significantly noted in Negro history.
A note on Joan Daves, literary agent to Dr. King, letterhead to an unaddressed recipient about Japanese annotations of "Strength to Love."
Brewster Kneen writes about the roles that Christians and the church play in the peace-making process. He cites Saint Peter and Saint Luke to support his argument.
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Robert N. Kellett, President of the Coral Gables Employees Association, offers a prayer to the King family honoring the life and work of Dr. King.
This program outlines a two-day Public Meeting sponsored by the SCLC at Metropolitan Baptist Church, where Dr. King was scheduled to deliver the key address.
The American Foundation on Non-Violence and the SCLC outline a proposal to the Stern Family Fund to educate America on the philosophy of non-violence. The proposed program includes a semi-annual leadership seminar, community leaders conferences, and youth and student workshops.
In this handwritten public statement, the author addresses the Negro citizens of Selma, Alabama by commending their efforts of non-violence during a one-thousand person demonstration for equal voting rights.
Joseph Polowsky composed a proposal to present to the United Nations for the creation of an April 25th holiday, to be known as Unity Day. This holiday is in commemoration of a conference of the war-time allied nations in San Francisco.
Dr. King gives the three views one can take regarding the state of race relations: optimism, pessimism, and realistic. Dr. King argues for a realistic stance because America has accomplished much in race relations, but still has a long way to go. He further explains that he thinks segregation is in its last days.
Dr. King delivered this sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church on July 4, 1954. In the sermon, Dr. King asserts the importance of active religion over passive theoretical practice. Citing the Book of Matthew, he maintains that belief and action must be united, as action is the crux of true religion. He proclaims that the church has to be a passage of the "dynamic force" that encourages action of its members.
Carolyn Olson, the co-editor of the South Kitsap High School year book staff, requests a statement from Dr. King to include in the school's year book. Olson informs Dr. King that the yearbook's "Stand Up and Be Counted" theme is intended to encourage "independence and individualism" among the student body by implanting new ideas in students' minds and challenging old stereotypes. The sender asks that Dr. King join other public figures in writing a statement regarding how young people can "Stand Up and Be Counted."
This resolution endorses the appointment of Donald Jacobs as Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
This is a resolution honoring Dr. King's life and work upon his untimely death.
Eliza Paschall writes this article to express her feelings toward the Georgia legislature's willingness to close down the schools rather than integrate them. Paschall states that "segregation is a disease that infects all parts of a being, human or political." The time for action is now, so that equality can be achieved by all.
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Cook: Theres No Place like Nebraska
Video: Kelsey Robinson Tearfully Describes Her 'Adopted State'
Sometimes, John Cook feels like he's the only one pounding the drums and sounding the trumpets to elevate the importance of a packed volleyball venue. For decades, Nebraska has made a living on sellout crowds that tighten the pressure, increase the drama and multiply the experience for players, coaches and fans. After the first ever season that Nebraska has led the nation in attendance, Cook is no longer the sole proponent in a one-man line.
Former Husker assistant and longtime Penn State Coach Russ Rose handed out bouquets of appreciation for the Devaney Center environment when his team beat Nebraska in the regular-season finale. Two weekends ago, Oregon's head coach praised Nebraska's venue and this past weekend, head coaches from San Diego and Texas couldn't say enough nice things about the game day experience inside the renovated Devaney Center. What we have here, ladies and gentlemen, is a national dialogue where volleyball coaches are finally acknowledging better venues, praising bigger crowds and enjoying a level of excitement that has been oh-so rare on college campuses from the powerful Big Ten schools to the volleyball-rich Pac-12 Schools on the West Coast.
Huskers Have Raised the Bar and Upped the Ante
Perhaps it's time to be more blunt about what's happening at Nebraska and what isn't happening with so many other schools considered first-tier NCAA powers. With the Devaney Center, "we've raised the bar and upped the ante of what can be done volleyball-wise," Cook said Sunday. "What's sad is the other three regionals combined can't match our one-game attendance."
Cook believes a place like Nebraska should be a preferred annual post-regular-season site for two primary reasons: 1) "We put people in the seats," he said, and 2) "We need more places like Nebraska if we're ever going to become a mainstream sport."
Any clear-thinking head coach would agree, but the issue goes beyond that pivot point and cuts right to the chase – the student-athlete experience. Even when Nebraska swept 2012 national runner-up Oregon in NCAA Round 2, one of the Ducks' top players expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to play in front of a sellout crowd. Ditto for a San Diego player who expressed the same sentiment when her team lost to the Huskers.
Atmosphere + Level of Play = Most Incredible Match
"I read where one Texas player, who did not play against us Saturday night, said that was the most incredible match she's ever been a part of," Cook said. "She wasn't just saying that because Texas won. She alluded to the Devaney in the same way Russ Rose did."
After coaching his team to its first full season inside the Devaney Center, John Cook is willing to share his strategy on why so many Husker purists were wrong when they insisted the Devaney Center would never overtake the NU Coliseum in a comparative analysis based primarily on nostalgia. "The Devaney Center turned out better than anyone expected," Cook told me. "Our fans love it. It's a great volleyball venue, and it's going to be a great venue for gymnastics and wrestling, too."
If Cook were a lawyer and trying to win over a jury consisting of all the head volleyball coaches he faces, he would use this past weekend as a compelling argument for why players thrive in an electric environment. Yes, the home team gets a major booster shot of extra adrenalin every time the Huskers step on the floor. But who were those veteran players in burnt orange on the other bench? Could they possibly jump any higher while cheering on their own teammates? The Devaney Center elevates the play of everyone who walks through the doors and onto the court.
First-Class Husker Fans Know How to Cheer
"It's a fantastic volleyball event, especially when you get more than 8,000 people in there," Cook said. "They're great fans. They know the sport, and they know how to cheer. They're first-class. They treat all the kids with great respect and that's what college volleyball should be all about."
Contrast that scene with the USC-Washington regional final that Cook watched after his team was eliminated from the tournament. "It seemed to me like most of the people in the best seats in the house weren't even watching the match," he said. "They were too busy texting or doing something else. The gym looked half full."
A half-empty facility is a negative site for a Nebraska fan who's seen nothing but 200 straight sellouts over the past 13 years. "We feel really lucky, even when we lose a match like that in front of that many people who are so passionate about the sport," Cook said. "Take their disappointment and multiply that times 10 for the way our kids and coaches feel. I just hope recruits out there see that and that more teams will want to come in here and play in this environment."
There's No Place like Nebraska … Anywhere
"There's no place like Nebraska to play volleyball, and all the credit goes to our fans for creating such a wonderful environment," Cook said. "Student-athletes from both schools love to play in front of crowds like ours. We need more people to realize how truly special a place like the Devaney is."
Cook was proud Saturday night listening to Kelsey Robinson, the Big Ten Conference Volleyball Player of the Year, during postgame interviews. "She did a great job of putting into words what it really means and how special the Devaney really is," Cook said. "Kelsey played in two different conferences (the SEC and Big Ten). (Cook's daughter) Lauren played in three conferences (Pac-12, Big 12 and Big Ten). They've played in those other places, and they have a great appreciation for what we have at Nebraska.
"At Nebraska, it all goes to your heart," Cook said. "I know it was an incredible experience for kids on both teams. For Kelsey, who's seen the other side, she knows, and that's why she came here when she could have gone anywhere, including Texas. She sees what we have and what she's helped build and helped lead. She appreciates how important volleyball is here, and she really appreciates how much people care."
Huskers Care: Kelsey Reflects the Brand
Talk about how much people care ...check out the video at the top of this column. Watch Robinson explain what Nebraska has and why there's no place like it … anywhere. The female anchor who showed this clip on television had tears in her eyes, too, especially when Kelsey reflected on those young women she played with and how other teams "better watch out" because those scrappy freshmen and sophomores are going to win a national championship someday.
For Robinson, Nebraska became a second chance and she made the most of it. Take 49 seconds and see just how much it meant to a player who will now try to play professional volleyball and do what Nebraskans do so well – shoot for the stars and try to make the 2016 Olympic team. With passion like Robinson shows in the post-match presser, don't count her out. Her season-long leadership and performance, combined with this video of raw emotion, represent Nebraska's brand like few others can. Her passion plants the seeds for the teammates she's leaving behind and reflects her vision of better things yet to come.
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Thanks for writing this column. We watched the regionals on television and commented about the lack of atmosphere in the other three cities hosting a regional. On TV, Nebraska's sellout crowd was a big part of the action on the court, so we can see why any player in the country would want that kind of experience, especially when it counts most. College volleyball in Lincoln is like college baseball in Omaha. Players from all over the country look forward to coming to the College World Series because the experience is first class and people pay to see them play. That's why the College World Series has never left the state. Nebraska is a huge volleyball state, and Lincoln deserves to be a national leader in the sport's development. Nebraska's earned it the old-fashioned way – through hard work. Steve Henderson, Orlando, Florida
Really appreciate the story on Nebraska volleyball and the clip of Kelsey Robinson. I envy you and the opportunities you have to write stories like this. You are privileged to associate with the University of Nebraska and the class of coaches and student-athletes we have. In Nebraska, we really are fortunate to have people like Kelsey representing the University and other great athletes. Keep at it. Larry Stunkel, La Vista, Nebraska
Well written article on Nebraska volleyball – you really captured it!! Chip Maly, Lincoln, Nebraska
She'll forever go down as one of our favorite Huskers, even though she was only with us for one short year. So excited for what her future holds. Steve Wiltgen, South Sioux City, Nebraska


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A regional planning organization based in Kansas City is asking area municipalities to sign on to a new initiative to adapt them to new, greener technologies.
A regional planning organization based in Kansas City is asking area municipalities to sign on to a new initiative to adapt them to new, greener technologies.
Jeff Joseph, the director of planning and zoning for Leavenworth County, said a recent letter from MARC asks for participation as part of MARC's "team" in the U.S. Department of Energy's Rooftop Solar Challenge II, part of a larger initiative aimed at encouraging the utilization of solar panels as an alternative energy source for residents.
Initially, Joseph said he thought the MARC invitation was for a grant pool from which residents could apply to install solar panels on their homes.
"We've come to find out that it's not really money-related," he said.
"The grant will actually be used by the communities to start a permitting procedure."
Joseph said many counties have little or no regulation when it comes to the residential installation of solar panels, though costs to install panels are coming down. Joseph said DOE officials believe those falling costs will encourage more homeowners to invest in them.
The more common the panels have become, the more apparent the
problems of the lack of regulations and safeguards surrounding them have become — Joseph said there have been a number of fires reported as a result of faulty installation of the panels and insulation around them. The DOE's grant program would help train the communities train and set up permitting procedures to regulate the installation of solar panels.
However, as Joseph said, Leavenworth County itself does not have any building codes, one of the requirements for the grant.
"The only way we can partner with them is to partner with cities," Joseph said.
Commissioner Clyde Graeber said he wanted to know if the county would incur any additional liability as a result of those new procedures.
Joseph said though a partnership with other cities would allow them to utilize those communities' building inspectors to a point through interlocal agreements, those agreements might not be able to cover all situations.
"So suddenly it could become the county's responsibility. We might have to have suddenly another employee to do this, which is something I do not want to proceed to do," Graeber said.
Commissioner Dennis Bixby agreed, but said that the county could still play a role in the initiative.
"I don't mind, through our association with MARC, if we promote the city of Leavenworth, city of Tonganoxie, Basehor, Lansing, whoever — having access to that training," he said.
Bixby and Graeber both said they could agree to a letter of interest, though not commit to the program.
"We'll explore it further before we do anything," County Administrator Pat Hurley said.


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The White County Board and White County Sheriff Doug Maier had a spirited exchange during the board's regular meeting Tuesday night over more expenditures by the sheriff for the City-County Jail.
At issue has been an ongoing upgrade of the jail's electrical system that was declared an emergency and, therefore, not opened to the usual bid process for the work. The price tag of the work has now approached $100,000 and has raised questions from members of the county board as well as the Carmi City Council, which pays half the expenses at the jail.
The White County Board and White County Sheriff Doug Maier had a spirited exchange during the board's regular meeting Tuesday night over more expenditures by the sheriff for the City-County Jail.
At issue has been an ongoing upgrade of the jail's electrical system that was declared an emergency and, therefore, not opened to the usual bid process for the work. The price tag of the work has now approached $100,000 and has raised questions from members of the county board as well as the Carmi City Council, which pays half the expenses at the jail.
Carmi Alderman Tim Pollard as well as county board member Mike Ray questioned the emergency status of the repair work and openly complained they were not informed of the work prior to its beginning, which caused them to be left in the dark when questioned about the work by members of their respective constituencies.
The exchange began Tuesday night when board Chairman Wes Trout and Ray questioned a $400 expenditure for laundry bags and a $1,700 expenditure for mattresses and laundry nets, as well as a toilet that cost more than $2,000.
County Clerk Paula Dozier produced the invoices of the bills in question. It turned out there was more to the bills on the invoices than what was listed on the county members' reports of expenditures, i.e., the report the members had listed only laundry nets at $1,700 when, on the actual invoice, there were other expenditures on the same check for mattresses and the toilet cost also involved labor to repair a valve.
Ray asked if these items were an emergency and Trout wondered aloud why only one plumber, L&L or One Hour, were on the invoices.
"I would like to see another plumber's name," Trout said, adding he wanted to see county money "spread around a little" to some of the other local businesses.
Board member Kenny Usery added that One Hour was now based in Evansville, Ind., and should no longer be considered a "local" business.
"If I could get someone to come when I needed them, I would be glad to use them," Maier shot back. He then addressed Ray's question and pointed out the last lawsuit filed against the county came from the jail when an inmate slipped on a wet floor due to flooding caused by a plumbing problem. So, in his opinion, plumbing problems have to be addressed quickly.
Some of the board also complained about a bill of more than $600 for a thermostat. Maier explained the thermostat itself did not cost that much. He said the hourly labor rate for being called out was $79 per hour and the cost included rewiring a disconnect on the roof.
Trout then recommended that when an 'emergency' expenditure must be made in the future, elected officials should contact him ASAP so he can either contact the other board members himself or call a special meeting to discuss whether or not the situation is an 'emergency'. He also said part of the problem with the electrical upgrade work was most of the board and the Carmi City Council were not informed of the work.
Maier explained the process he used to proceed with the work. He named at least three incidents when three separate breaker panels at the jail malfunctioned. In one instance, large sparks flew across the dispatching center. In another, a breaker got hot enough to weld itself to metal inside the breaker box.
While Ray pointed out the problems had been occurring for some time, Maier countered it was his responsibility to ensure the safety of his staff and the inmates and to keep costs down when possible.
If he had went through the normal bidding process, Maier said he would have had to have all the nearly 100 inmates transferred to other facilities until the process was completed. If another malfunction occurred in the dispatch center, communications for all the county's police, fire and ambulance services could have been interrupted, creating "chaos" for the county.
And, if the malfunctioning electric system had led to an injury or death of staff or an inmate, he would then be reporting to the board about the loss and the eventual lawsuit to follow.
Maier said he determined there was problem, met with the jail committee and explained the problems to them. They then toured the facility and agreed with Maier the work needed to proceed.
Maier told the board he did what he thought he was supposed to do in the circumstances that were presented. He also expressed chagrin that the jail generates about $1 million in annual revenue for the county's general fund but that is "never an issue" with anyone.
He also commented that no one came into his office to ask any questions and instead, like one unidentified local contractor, went instead to the media and asked questions.
Maier also pointed out to Ray that he is the chairman of the safety committee and during a tour of the jail a few years ago he noted a cracked electrical outlet cover and demanded it be replaced immediately due to safety concerns.
"Safe environments are needed," Ray said. "I have no objections to improving safety. The issue related to L&L or One Hour Heating is there are local electrical and plumbing contractors [that feel left out] and we get our ears bent if they are excluded."


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With key athletes returning, P-W has expectations set high
As usual, Pewamo-Westphalia track and field coach Scott Werner is optimistic about his teams upcoming season.
Coming off its first season in Division 3, the Pirate girls team finished the year with a third-place finish in the state meet, and bested 83 of the 85 teams they faced prior to the finals. Many of the all-state athletes will return for the Pirates this spring.
"We return a lot of the talent with a lot of veteran experience," Werner said. "That includes 17 state finalist from last year covering almost every discipline.
"This is a hungry group after finishing third at states last year, and I think they can return earn a top finish again this year."
Although the Pirates should be strong across the board, they may be set up best in the Pole Vault, where they return three all-state finishers in Kenzie Wieber, Brianne Schafer and Sasha Platte.
Wieber's sister Kristie Wieber was a four-time state champion in the pole vault, while Schafer's older sisters Amanda and Aubery Schafer won a combined total of three state titles in the event.
The relay team of Marissa Wirth, Jenna Thelen, Erica Nurenberg and Cammie Noeker will also be back after finishing fourth in the 1,600-meter relay at the state meet last year.
Werner said although he is very happy with where many of his athletes are heading into the season, they still need to improve to challenge teams like defending state champion Frankenmuth and state runner-up Benzie Central.
"Despite being very strong, we need to continue to improve in order to compete with the top teams at the state championship meet."
The Pirate boys finished 14th in Division 3 last season and defeated 74 of 85 teams they faced.
Werner is expecting his team's strength to be in the distance events, as many members of the P-W cross county team, which finished eighth in the Division 3 meet last November, are part of the track and field team.
"We have a great deal of depth in the distances with five all-conference cross country runners on the team," Werner said.
Distance runners Joel Pennell, Tanner Droste, Greg Trierweiler and Caleb Barker will lead the way in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 runs and relay races.
Werner is also expecting a great deal of points from his hurdlers as well. Tony Wirth is coming back for his final season after qualifying for the state meet and finishing all-league last season, while junior Dustin Smith returns after an all-league season.
Werner said that he is excited to see what his boys team can do, especially after all of the offseason workouts they have done.
"The guys have put in a lot of hard work during the offseason," he said. "We should be a very strong despite not having a star sprinter like Cory Noeker and Alex Thelen on the team."
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Microsoft announces store at City Creek Center
12/28/2012 7:24amMicrosoft has announced it will open a store in City Creek Center in 2013.
Man volunteers 6 years at Hogle Zoo, wins a High 5
12/28/2012 7:56amA man who has volunteered his time and knowledge at Hogle Zoo for the past six years wins this week's High 5.
Warren Jeffs tells FLDS faithful world will end before 2013
12/28/2012 12:12pmContinuing his rule behind bars, Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs has told his congregation to prepare for the end of the world before the end of the year.
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12/28/2012 7:15pmUtah's congressional leaders say they're just as frustrated as anyone else at the lack of a solution to the fiscal cliff situation. The Senate is in session for a second day and the House is set to convene on Sunday.
Cataract surgeries offered to restore peace in Sudan
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U. unveils addition to AirMed fleet
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Leppo previously pled guilty to the charge November 27, 2012.
The case was investigated by Rolla Police Officers Sgt. Kenneth Moberly and Det. Hank Harper and was prosecuted by Phelps County Assistant Prosecutor Brendon Fox.
"Last summer we had a number of disturbing calls regarding a prowler or peeping tom looking in the windows of multiple women's homes and making inappropriate comments," said Fox. "Sgt. Moberly and Det. Harper did an excellent job investigating and ultimately apprehending Mr. Leppo."
On the eve of trial Leppo pled guilty without a plea bargain.
Leppo has a criminal history from multiple states with similar charges.
Fox noted that he believed Leppo's "behavior was escalating" and that putting him in jail was the only way to protect the community.
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Bass, Guinta on different sides of 'cliff' tax debateBy JOHN DiSTASO
Senior Political Reporter
December 08. 2012 9:17PM
They leave office in January, but Republican U.S. Reps. Frank Guinta and Charles Bass hope they have at least one more big task ahead.
Within weeks, the current Congress will be asked to vote on a solution to avert the "fiscal cliff," the automatic huge budget cuts and tax hikes that have been topping the news since Election Day. President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are trying to negotiate a deal.
Guinta and Bass, following their past voting patterns on fiscal matters, take opposing views on the possibility of raising tax rates for those who earn more than $250,000 a year.
"I cannot see a scenario where I vote to raise rates," Guinta told the Sunday News on Friday.
He said Boehner, the chief negotiator for the Republicans, cannot automatically count on his vote.
Bass, however, said he could support such a hike as part of a package in which Obama agrees to significant budget cuts, including in entitlements.
Last week, Bass signed a bipartisan letter to the House and Senate Democratic and GOP leaderships insisting that "all options for mandatory and discretionary spending and revenues must be on the table."
Bass said he is open to either? revenue option as long as "the new revenue is not funding new spending."
Guinta, a former Manchester mayor who has served one House term, said, "I wish we were looking at cutting taxes for the middle class and having that as part of the discussion because I think that would actually enhance the opportunity to grow the economy."
Guinta called it a "shame that the President has positioned this as raising taxes on a certain class of people rather than talking about cutting taxes for the middle class."
Guinta has not always supported Boehner, and, he said, "This is no different than anything else. I've always maintained the responsibility I have is to take a look at what the legislation or the agreement is."
"I'll wait and see what the agreement is, but I will absolutely reserve judgment in terms of my vote," Guinta said.
"I'd like to ask the President, 'How much is enough?'" Guinta said. "How much money does he need to run this government? Because we're taking in more than $2 trillion annually, and I would argue that we can put a plan together that gets us to a balanced budget inside of five years by reforming the code, which would change revenues, with a pro-growth economic model."
Obama's insistence on raising the top two tax rates "is being very narrow-minded," Guinta said.
Bass said he expected the drama to play out until the final hours.
"This is nothing new," said the seven-term congressman.
"It's regrettable the President has put his marker so far off of where it had been in the past. He now wants more conditions - automatic debt limit increases, a new stimulus package. It seems to indicate he's less than serious at this point about resolving the problem at all.
"My view has always been that if the President wants to raise tax rates, he should tell us where he's going to find the spending cuts," Bass said. "If he doesn't, there's no point in continuing the discussions because no Republican wants to vote for higher taxes and more spending."
Long a supporter of the so-called "Simpson-Bowles" plan to couple revenue increases with cuts, Bass said, "If there is a reasonable package of spending reductions that has some increased revenue, I'll support it.
"But if it's increased revenue to pay for more spending, that's not why I went to Washington," he said.
"I want to avoid the fiscal cliff, but if the speaker is going to give on revenue, the President has to start showing us where he's going to give on spending," said Bass.
"And I agree with the President that he wants specificity on how the Republicans will increase revenue by closing loopholes. If the President is willing to talk about where he's going to reduce spending, then we should be specific on that."
Unlike Guinta, Bass said he could support a tax rate hike for the wealthy, "but if, and only if, it is connected to a meaningful reduction in nondiscretionary spending.
"I don't think raising tax rates is a good idea, and never have, but the alternative is have everybody's taxes go up and then the President comes back in late January and says, 'I'm going to offer the American people the biggest tax cut in American history,' and it's going to be exactly the tax cut he wants (for the middle class) now.
"You might as well accept that as reality," said Bass. "He did win the election and the Senate is still in Democratic hands, and so let's see what we can do on the spending side."
Bass said there is no real difference between raising taxes for the rich while keeping current deductions in place, and reducing deductions for the rich while keeping rates in place.
"The Democrats just want to make the Republicans eat their - whatever - on the 'no tax increase' pledge," Bass said. "It's just a personal victory, a political debate.
"So, I'd call (Obama's) bluff and say, 'OK, I'll vote for it. But where are the savings?'"
Guinta said the deal "could happen before Christmas, but it could happen on the 31st."
Bass said, however, "I do not think this is going to happen until it absolutely has to."
In the end, Guinta said, Boehner and Obama will probably get the approximately 100 Republican and 118 Democratic House votes they need to pass a plan.
"You have to get to 218," he said.
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Salem man shot by Lawrence, Mass., police, then arrestedStaff Report
June 15. 2013 6:15PM
SALEM — A New Hampshire man shot by police early Saturday in Lawrence, Mass., returned to his residence in Salem and was later arrested, authorities said.

Alexander Castro, 20, drove toward Lawrence police officers and collided with a cruiser, according to authorities. An officer fired one round at Castro, striking him in the buttocks, according to the Essex District Attorney's Office.

Castro initially eluded capture after the altercation shortly after 5 a.m., authorities said. The initial call was for a reported loud party.

Salem police were notified that the license plate of the Honda Civic allegedly involved in the Lawrence altercation belonged to a Salem resident, according to Carrie Kimball Monahan, spokesman for the District Attorney's Office.

Salem police went to 6 Lancelot Court, where they questioned Castro and learned he had been shot, she said.

Castro was taken to Lawrence General Hospital, then transferred to a Boston hospital, where he remains under guard with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. He is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and may face other charges, according to the District Attorney's Office.

The officer, John Tully, is on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure in an officer-involved shooting. The Massachusetts State Police are investigating.

Salem police referred questions to authorities in Massachusetts.


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Jerichow is a senior at Centralia, Eads a senior senior at North Callaway
Two area football players have been chosen at Missouri All-State players.
Class 3: Centralia senior A.J. Jerichow, OL, 6-3, 235 pounds.
Class 2: North Callaway senior Zac Eads, 6-4, 315 pounds.
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Friday, December 21, 2012
At Our House
* we are sweet-ing
* we are (still) gift-making
* we are painting & glittering
* we are playing
* we are stamping (homemade giftwrap)
* we are warming
* we are anticipating
* we are remembering
* we are wishing you a joyous Nativity & that all you love & cherish will be near to you.
Thank you for the simple gift of being here with me now and then-
so much love, Anna Maria & family xoxoxoxox
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6 Simple Ways to Make a Water Revolution at Home
1. Crunch those water numbers
If you want to get serious about saving water, create a chart to record your daily water use and measure your conservation progress.
To start off, you'll need to figure out how much water you're using on a daily basis. You can check your water meter once a day. (Go to h2ouse.org to find how.)
Or when your water bill arrives, calculate your personal use by dividing your total household use in gallons by the number of days in the payment period and the number of people in your house.
Next, scour your home for sources of waste. Fix leaks and replace old water-guzzling appliances and fixtures.
Many local water utilities offer assistance. Some give away water-saving appliance retrofits or offer rebates or will even send water technicians to your house to help you audit your water use.
Switching from a top-loading to a front-loading washing machine saves the average four-person home about 140 gallons a week; a low-flow toilet cuts 288 gallons a week; a water-efficient showerhead, 78 gallons.
—Berit Anderson
Take action: Learn more about water-saving appliances by visiting the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program: www.epa.gov/watersense
2. Second life for dishwater
If you live in the United States, you probably use about 50 gallons of water per day to bathe and wash dishes and clothes. The resulting "graywater"—so called because soap and grime tint it gray—is great for watering plants. If everyone reused their graywater, our households would suck one-third less water from rivers and aquifers and reduce their wastewater by 60 percent!
You can capture shower and sink water in 5-gallon buckets. Dip out of the bucket to water houseplants, or pour the graywater into the toilet bowl to "bucket flush" the toilet.
Or ask a plumber or handy friend to divert your drain pipes outside. Simple graywater systems are legal in several states and cost $75 to $200 if you do the work yourself. If you live in a wintry place, you can use a diversion valve to reroute your graywater to the sewer when it would freeze outside.
Reuse your graywater in the garden! It's easy. First, dig 9-inch-deep basins around fruit trees, shrubs, or large annuals like tomatoes. Fill each basin with wood chips (often available free from tree trimmers).
These basins keep graywater from running into neighboring yards. The bark mulch soaks up grease and soap and keeps them from clogging the soil.
Your backyard is now your water treatment plant. Avoid toxic cleansers. And sodium and boron are fine for us, but bad for plants and soil, so buy liquid detergents without these ingredients.
—Cleo Woelfle-Erskine
Take action:
- The California-based water advocacy group, Graywater Action, offers ideas and resources on everything water, from river restoration to installing graywater systems and composting toilets: greywateraction.org
- Want to use graywater in a cold climate? greywateraction.org/content/systems-cold-climates-including-wetlands
- The Water-friendly Backyard
3. Don't flush it away
Americans flush 4 billion gallons of treated, drinkable water down the toilet each day. But there are other ways to get rid of your waste. For instance, composting toilets are safe, use virtually no water, and, if properly maintained, produce no odors. They aren't connected to pipes—all of the treatment happens on site. Naturally occurring bacteria turn human waste into compost. Newer designs from companies like Separett or Sun-Mar are compact and attractive.
Composting toilets can be used anywhere. Columnist Susan Carpenter installed one in her Los Angeles home. "After two months, I finally lifted the lid on my composting toilet," she wrote in The Los Angeles Times. "Without incident, I emptied my bucket [of waste] into the mulch around my lemon tree after diluting it with rainwater."
—Keith Rutowski
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4. Grow a water-friendly backyard
You can turn your yard into a water-friendly garden. Richly composted organic soil stores water, keeping it out of storm drains when it's rainy and saving water when it's dry. Plant a cover crop in late summer. Before spring planting, mow the cover crop and cover the bed with a layer of cardboard topped by straw or leaf mulch. Plant seedlings or large seeds through small holes cut in the cardboard. Or till in the cover crop, then plant veggies or flowers.
To further boost your garden's water-storing capacity in dry regions, dig sunken beds—they'll collect rain from garden paths. Winter moisture will sink into the ground and fill spaces between soil particles. In very rainy places, make a "rain garden" in a low spot.
What keeps soil moist and loose, suppresses weeds, and encourages helpful soil critters? Mulch. Potatoes, garlic, and large seeds will grow through thick mulch. For small seeds, mulch lightly until they sprout, then add more between rows.
Turn one-gallon plastic bottles into low-tech drip irrigation. Cut a 2-inch hole in the bottom of each bottle, remove the lid, and bury the top of the bottle in your garden bed. Space bottles 18 inches apart. About once a week, fill the bottles through the 2-inch hole. Water seeps slowly into the soil.
Bury terra cotta pots so the lip is just above the surface. The pots wick water to deep-rooted plants and work well in container gardens. Use a narrow-necked pot and plug the drain hole with clay.
Tomatoes, squash, melons, potatoes, and some fruit trees can be dry-farmed—grown with only rain even in dry climates. Dry-farmed crops need more space—up to 4 times as much as irrigated ones. Mulch well, and let the plants sprawl.
—Cleo Woelfle-Erskine
Take action:
- The Xeriscape Council of New Mexico provides information and references on how to garden in dry climates: www.xeriscapenm.com
- Live a wet place? Find out how to make your own rain garden and stop stormwater using bioswales: daily.sightline.org/daily_score/archive/2010/03/08/stormwater-diy
5. Catch the rain
In an average year, enough rain falls on even a small roof to meet all of your basic water needs, and then some—but much of that water disappears down city storm drains.
Catch your rain, and you can save water and reduce the load on your city's storm system. Rain barrels are the simplest method.
You can build your own from a 55 to 90-gallon food-grade plastic barrel. Place it outside on a firm, level surface and connect it to your gutter downspout. Cover the inflow with a screen to keep out debris. Install a spigot at the bottom so you can drain and use the water, and attach an overflow pipe near the top. See more detailed instructions on rain barrels below.
Some home designers have extended the rain-barrel concept, building homes that draw water only from the rain that falls on their roofs. It's not a new idea. Houses in arid regions around the world rely on rainwater tanks. But builders like Darrel McMaster in Boerne, Texas, have updated roof and rain tank designs to make them marketable to American homebuyers.
Such homes can cost 10 to 12 percent more to build than a standard home, but you get your money's worth in just five to seven years, says McMaster.
While the average American family of four uses about 400 gallons of water at home each day, McMaster claims homes relying on rainwater may use as little as 35. "If all you have is rainwater, you're going to manage your water a whole lot better," McMaster says.
—Ashlee Green
Take action:
- Learn more about living off rainwater at the website of Brad Lancaster, author and permaculture expert: www.harvestingrainwater.com
- Access how-to guides for building rain barrels, cisterns, roof gardens, and other means of managing your rain at the Portland, Ore., Environmental Services website: www.portlandonline.com/bes/index.cfm?c=31870
6. Cozy up to your creek
You want to protect your local waterways, but you're not sure where to start. How healthy is your river? You can check it out for yourself. The next time it rains, splash down to your local stream. If you find trash and oil slicks, you're not alone. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 40 percent of all U.S. streams fail to meet state or federal water quality standards.
Start at the headwaters and walk downstream. If you have to scramble through willow thickets, you're in luck! Once you emerge, look for beavers—the keystone species in most North American watersheds. Beaver dams cool streams, create wetlands, and shelter fish. If you see bare, muddy banks, look for cows or new developments, which increase runoff. Eroding banks can clog fish spawning grounds with mud.
Many fish (as well as swallows, lizards, and frogs) eat water bugs. Insect larvae clinging to wet rocks provide clues to water quality—stoneflys, for example, need pristine water, while leeches survive in scummy stormwater. (See below for a simple identification guide for river critters.) If you see no bugs or fish, it might mean the water needs serious attention and cleanup. Consider adopting your stream.
To find out more about your local stream and its advocates, or to adopt your watershed, check out epa.gov/adopt.
Creek exploration isn't just for rural dwellers. Get inspiration on exploring urban rivers at the L.A. Creek Freak blog and from the companion book Down by the Los Angeles River, which describes Joe Linton's stealth campaign against the chain link fences along the Los Angeles River. Using bolt-cutters, he sometimes cut locks before leading curious Angelenos down the concrete banks. These walking tours showed hundreds of people the living river inside the flood-control channel. Now, largely through grassroots efforts, many of these fences are coming down.
—Cleo Woelfle-Erskine
Take action:
- Find a simple identification guide for stream critters here: www.roaringfork.org/images/other/aquaticinvertebratesheet.pdf [pdf file]
- Learn how to fix your creek, get to know your water, and get involved in permaculture at the Occidental Arts and Ecology website: www.oaecwater.org
Berit Anderson, Ashlee Green, and Keith Rutkowski are editorial interns for YES! Magazine.
- : How to take care of our water, share it, and live within our means. YES! Magazine poster.
- : Citizen Riverkeepers Protect Their Waters


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Active Essentials: Superhero DVDs
In the fourth of our new features, Chris Gould lists his top five superhero DVDs
It's been a while since I last wrote an editorial for the site, mostly due to a lack of inspiration, but with the recent arrival of another comic book movie ( Superman Returns) and plenty more scheduled over the next couple of years, now seemed like a good time to share with you my picks for the best superhero film to DVD translations. That is, the films that have received outstanding DVD packages, regardless of their critical standing.
Superman: The Movie
Let's start at the beginning, or at least the beginning for me. Cast your mind back to 1978, when I was just a wee lad and Superman: The Movie premiered. I know I'm going to get a lot of stick for this one, but as far as I'm concerned the granddaddy of all superhero films is still among the best. The whole film just feels like a comic book movie, with its over-the-top, almost pantomime villain and unashamedly garish costumes. The tone of Christopher Reeves' performance in the dual roles of the Man of Steel and his bumbling alter-ego, Clark Kent, is spot on, while the presence of such legendary actors as Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman doesn't hurt. Fast forward almost thirty years and I still believe a man can fly.
When it came to the DVD release, Warner pulled out all the stops to create what was, at the time, a landmark set. Featuring a beautifully restored transfer and an amazing Dolby Digital 5.1 remix of the John Williams score, it proved that even older films could be given the star treatment on DVD. It was no slouch in the extras department either, with a great commentary from director Richard Donner, deleted scenes, documentaries, vintage screen tests and more. This was truly the first great superhero release and the one by which all others should be judged. I, for one, can't wait for the forthcoming releases of the Richard Donner cut of the excellent Superman II and Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, although the less said about the other sequels the better…
Blade II
Fast forward more than twenty years and we come to our next entry, the follow-up to Marvel Comics' first successful foray into film, Blade II. The original Blade, directed by Stephen Norrington, was a dark, edgy film that was aimed squarely at an adult audience with its graphic violence and frequent profanity. When a film performs well, or at least develops a core fan base, it is most often the case that the sequel will be sanitised to appeal to a 'wider' audience (read 'make more money'). Thankfully this wasn't the case with Blade II. Director Guillermo del Toro actually upped the violence and added even more swearing, along with a greater menace for our hero to face off against. While audiences remain divided as to which is the better film, there can be no denying that both are supremely entertaining. Unfortunately the franchise had a stake rammed through its heart with the woeful third instalment in the series, Blade: Trinity, and after Wesly Snipes tried to sue New Line I wouldn't expect to see him reprise his role any time soon.
Blade II's two-disc DVD set was one of the best around at the time of its release, and it still holds up very well by today's standards. The set boasted a cracking anamorphic widescreen transfer and pounding Dolby and DTS tracks, along with multiple commentaries, an isolated musical score, deleted/alternate scenes, interactive documentaries, music videos and much more. Director Guillermo del Toro is certainly a man who embraces the DVD format, and his infectious enthusiasm for the project comes across loud and clear in the supplemental features. You can argue about which is the better film to your heart's content, but there's only one winner when it comes to the DVDs, and that is Blade II.
X2: X-Men United
Time for another sequel now, with the superior X2: X-Men United. The film was a significant improvement over the original X-Men feature, which in itself was largely responsible for the proliferation of comic book movies in today's market. Whereas the original had the unenviable task of introducing the world at large to the X-Men universe, the sequel, unencumbered by such requirements, expanded the cast of characters and upped the ante. Pretty much everything was bigger and better. Whereas the first film concentrated primarily on the characters of Wolverine and Rogue, the sequel introduced us to Nightcrawler and Pyro, while expanding the roles of bit-players such as Strom and Jean Grey as they struggled against the oppressive will of a military madman. With its believable scenario, identifiable themes, spectacular effects and an excellent score by John Ottman, X2 is a shining example of how to make a successful comic book movie.
Featuring a phenomenal video transfer and excellent Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 tracks, the DVD release of X2 was labelled 'reference quality' by many reviewers. It also featured a more comprehensive collection of supplemental features than the previous release, with two commentary tracks, deleted scenes, and featurettes examining the history and members of the X-Men and all other aspects of the production. While the original film eventually received an improved release in the form of X-Men 1.5, I discounted it by virtue of the fact that it was nothing more than a cynical money-making exercise on the part of the studio. The additional features should have been included on the original release, which is why X2 takes the spot in this list.
The Incredibles
The Incredibles was a last minute inclusion, mostly because I hadn't really given any consideration to animated features when compiling the list (of course I should have my knuckles rapped for that). I went to see The Incredibles during its theatrical run, and I remember coming away with a huge smile on my face. It was a film that tackled the superhero mythos from an entirely new angle, examining the domestic life of ordinary people with extraordinary abilities. The film was equal parts family-drama, spy, comedy, and action movie, and I loved the wonderful animation and perfect voice acting. I also loved the obvious references to recognisable superheroes such as the Fantastic Four, the Flash, the Hulk, Batman, Superman and Iceman. Hell, I just flat-out loved The Incredibles! The film definitely ranked as one of the more enjoyable theatrical experiences of 2004, and while I'm not the greatest Pixar aficionado, of the three titles I own this film is undoubtedly my favourite.
As one might expect, the DVD release of The Incredibles featured an amazing digital-to-digital transfer, with bold colours that virtually leaped off of the screen. Sound, too, was engaging, with a strong score and many impressive effects helping to bring the world of The Incredibles to life. However, perhaps the most impressive aspect of the release was the 'incredible' array of supplemental features packed into the two-disc set. The package included hours of commentaries, short films, featurettes, documentaries, outtakes, deleted scenes, character profiles, and even a smattering of amusing Easter eggs, putting to shame the DVD releases of titles based on infinitely more recognisable superheroes. That alone has got to be worth a place in the list.
It's no surprise to find another Guillermo del Toro movie in this list. The man certainly knows his comic books. I wasn't at all familiar with the Hellboy graphic novels prior to the release of the film, so it's fair to say I approached the movie without any preconceptions or prejudices. While it didn't do the same kind of business as films based on more 'recognisable' comic book characters, Hellboy was still a very entertaining, stylish feature, with a unique take on the battle between good an evil. Whereas most films dealing with the occult would feature a chiselled, square-jawed hero fighting against the forces of hell, Hellboy's hero was a demon—a big red one who loves cats, pancakes and has a giant stone hand. Ron Pearlman completely owned the role of Hellboy, but the film also featured solid performances from a great supporting cast, including John Hurt, Selma Blair and Rupert Evans.
The original Hellboy DVD release was impressive by anyone's standards, but the version that makes it into this list went even further. The three disc extended edition offers not only an extended director's cut of the movie (featuring an additional ten minutes of footage), but an entirely new director's commentary track, an isolated score in full Dolby Digital 5.1, and a video commentary from the cast and crew, while still retaining all of the extras from the previous release. That means the two-and-a-half hour documentary 'The Seeds of Creation', deleted scenes, DVD comics, set visits, factoids, character bios, animatics, storyboards, trailers, TV spots, scene deconstructions, production workshops, makeup and lighting tests, a Q&A archive, director's notebook, still galleries and more. That's a hell of a lot of material. In fact, there's a very strong case for naming this edition of Hellboy the most impressive comic book DVD set ever to be released.
The Also-Rans
Now I'm sure this article will draw the inevitable criticisms about the omission of this film and that, but for me these titles represent the best superhero film to DVD translations I've seen. It was a close run thing, with Spider-Man 2 making a strong case for inclusion, but in the end the relatively poor video quality had to discount it. I also toyed with the idea of including the recent Batman Begins, but although the audio-visual elements of the set were definitely up to scratch, I wasn't particularly blown away by the extras, even on the two-disc set. I consider commentary tracks to be mandatory for any major release, and the absence of such a track was a real letdown. The rest of the material was also relatively short, lacking the kind of in-depth documentary found on the majority of the titles that did make the cut.
Other films that lingered on the periphery of my mind were the original Spider-Man and Ang Lee's Hulk. Yes, that's right, I liked Hulk. Unfortunately, the DVD presentations of both films leave a little to be desired. Spider-Man suffers from the same image problems as its sequel, while Hulk lacks the sort of meaty documentary found on the titles in the list. Perhaps the hardest film to omit was the original Blade. It's one of my favourite superhero movies, but the DVD is now starting to show its age. The observant among you will notice the absence of any Tim Burton movies in the list. I wasn't a huge fan of Burton's Batman (or any of the sequels), although I understand that there is now a particularly good DVD release. Perhaps one day I'll pick it up and reassess the list, but for now my choices stand. I hope you've enjoyed this brief journey through the cream of the superhero DVD crop, and that you will post your own favourites for others to share. Thanks for reading.
Editorial by Chris Gould
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