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TRENTON — City council members voted yesterday against an administration recommendation to pay a vendor who performed unauthorized engineering work at the direction of former city employee Charles Hall III.
Hall, a close associate of Mayor Tony Mack, is a cooperating witness in the federal corruption case against the mayor.
In 2012, Frey Engineering of Lebanon was hired by Hall to do planning and archeological work ahead of construction of an indoor batting cage at the Babe Ruth/6-11 league fields in Deutzville Park in Hamilton, which are used by Trenton residents.
Hall, the nephew of former acting public works director Harold Hall, was a recreation department employee at the time. He declined to comment when reached by phone today.
Three proposals from March, April and May 2012 were signed by Charles Hall, who was identified as the project manager. He was being paid out of the water utility's budget as a meter reader but worked in recreation overseeing projects and awarding contracts.
Trenton Babe Ruth baseball was examined by the FBI last year in connection with the investigation into Mack.
Under the March proposal for the batting cage project, which was signed by Hall on an unspecified date, Frey Engineering was to conduct site reviews and create architectual and engineering plans worth $14,925.
Another $13,495 proposal signed by Hall on April 19, 2012 authorized the company to perform an archeological survey on the site, which was within the Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark. A third proposal for $14,965, signed by Hall in August 2012, provided for a topographical survey of the site.
Council never signed off on the work and Councilwoman Marge Caldwell-Wilson said she was unaware of the project. At yesterday's council meeting, Business Administrator Sam Hutchinson called the completion of more than $46,000 worth of work without the proper approval was "a total mess."
"We are deeply troubled, but the work was already performed," Hutchinson said.
Nelson Luzzetti of Frey Engineering, who wrote the proposals for the indoor batting cage project, did not immediately return a phone message today.
J.R. Capasso, the city's brownfields coordinator, said the batting cage project was "on the city's books for years" and was to be completed using Community Development Block Grant funds.
Capasso said he only learned about the project in November 2012, when a
Frey Engineering representative asked why the company had not been paid for the work. Hall was laid off in October 2012 following a Civil Service decision related to his hiring.
"I had the consultant stop work because it appeared that the execution of our contracts without council approval would be a violation," Capasso told council yesterday.
Capasso said he looked into the project, the scope of work and the proposals provided by Frey Engineering. It appears that the work they did was in accordance with industry standards, he said.
"Ultimately this work was done in an appropriate manner," Capasso said.
Capasso asked the council members to pay $43,385 for the work completed, rather than full invoiced amount of $46,820.
"This is an effort to correct an error," he said.
Hutchinson asked council members to approve the payment to avoid possible litigation by Frey Engineering, which he said he expected the city would lose.
"I ask the council to keep in mind that a debt is owed to Frey Engineering, not Mr. Hall," Hutchinson said. "The likelihood is we will be sued and he will be paid. Why have the added expense of attorneys' fees?"
The resolution to pay Frey Engineering failed in a 3-3 vote. Council members Alex Bethea, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Caldwell-Wilson voted to pay the company and George Muschal, Zachary Chester and Phyllis Holly-Ward voted against. Councilwoman Kathy McBride did not attend last night's meeting.
After the vote Bethea said he was frustrated with his fellow council members because the city will end up having to pay eventually.
"We either pay now, or pay more later," Bethea said. "The work has been done. There is no way around it."
But Muschal, the council president, said he wanted more information before he would vote to pay the bill.
"Until we clarify this they are not getting any money," he said.
On the proposals, Frey Engineering listed the address of its former office on South Broad Street. It shared the office with Clean Green Industries, an environmental cleanup that Hall hired but never gave an actual contract.
Records show Clean Green was paid $22,000 last year to remove a pile of contaminated soil from George Page Park.
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Over at Patheos.com's Pagan Portal, John Beckett has a good post on why he's a devotional polytheist, and I have to say I especially liked and appreciated the diagram he had at the beginning of the post:
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When I spoke to Illinois coach Ron Zook about rookie New Orleans Saints linebacker Martez Wilson last week, I naturally asked him about fellow Illini linebacker Nate Bussey, whom the Saints drafted in the seventh round.
Zook raved about the versatile Bussey, whose immediate impact with the Saints will likely come on special teams. Zook said Bussey embraced special teams in college, where he played on all but one unit for the Illini.
"Not only was he on all of them, he was the best on them," Zook said.
Bussey was listed at 6 feet 1, 219 pounds to start the offseason but bulked up closer to 240 before the draft. The Saints believe he can play linebacker in nickel defense formations, in addition to special teams. As a strong-side linebacker last year, Bussey ranked second on the Illini behind Wilson with 83 tackles and had three fumble recoveries and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown.
Bussey was a high school quarterback who began his college career as a defensive back before moving to linebacker. And he even made a cameo as a kicker in his final game at Illinois.
"We let him kick off at the end of the bowl game," Zook said. "He would do that in practice sometimes because he was always out there doing something. He did all the small things. That was something he wanted to excel in."
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It is not easy being a state composed of seven populated islands; it is not easy being a county of three populated islands.
Our geography makes government employees face long days and lots of travel servicing the citizens of the state and counties.
Wednesday night, Maui County lost two dedicated employees in the crash of a chartered plane on Lanai. Three others were grievously injured.
The crash followed a long day. The county employees had just finished a session of the Lanai Planning Commission at 8:30 p.m. Their chartered plane was to depart Lanai for Maui at 9:05 p.m.
At 9:23 p.m., one of the county employees – a deputy corporation counsel – placed a 911 call informing police they had been in a plane crash. Police and firemen arrived minutes later but it was too late for two employees and the pilot. The three survivors of the crash reportedly suffered burns of varying degrees.
Two were in critical condition, one in serious condition.
The wreck on Lanai comes less than three months after the crash of a plane into the ocean off Molokai took the life of state Health Director Loretta Fuddy. It reinforces the difficulty – and danger – our geography adds to the lives of public servants.
For now, all we can do is pray for recovery for the survivors and comfort for the families and friends of those who perished. We need to let them know that we are aware of the sacrifices they make to serve the people of Maui County.
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A musical scale has a differing number of notes (pitches) depending on whether it is a diatonic, chromatic, or whole tone, etc. (named for the intervals) or pentatonic, hexatonic, etc. (named for the number of pitches). Quiz question #2 is vague.
Question 15: "In a Minor Chord, the 3rd note is" is another poorly framed question, since in a minor triad (a presumption in itself), the lowered THIRD is the second note in the triad. A better question would be: "In a minor scale the 3rd note is:" While we all probably got it right, quizzes like this are a fairly lame exercise (especially if you missed the class on Maltese composers).
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Seattle Repertory Theatre will present the recent Broadway hit "The 39 Steps" for a limited engagement Sept. 25-Oct. 24 in the Bagley Wright Theatre. The play opens Seattle Rep's 2009-10 season.
Four actors — aided by scores of costumes, a team of dressers, and a minimal set — play 150 characters and bring to life every death-defying scene from Alfred Hitchcock's movie, the primary inspiration for the play.
"The 39 Steps" has been on Broadway for 20 months, earning two Tony Awards and rave reviews. It is currently the only non-musical to be running on Broadway. La Jolla Playhouse launched the national tour Aug. 11, and the production will move to Seattle Rep with the same cast.
The partnership with La Jolla is an example of one of the ways Seattle Rep is currently reaching out to fellow arts organizations across the country to support new projects and bring quality theatre to Seattle.
"Joining with our colleagues to produce work like this is really a win-win situation," said Producing Artistic Director Jerry Manning. "Seattle audiences get the great benefit of this partnership, and we get to collaborate with a fantastic West Coast theatre on this incredibly fun show."
The story is the classic tale of the man who knew too much, written as both a send-up and homage to Hitchcock's thrillers. A beautiful spy leaks a deadly secret to a man she's just met. With that, our hero suddenly finds himself embroiled in a high-speed chase across England and Scotland, dodging police, charming ladies, and uncovering clues at every turn.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, with 2 p.m. matinees on most Saturday and Sundays. A captioned performance will be held Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Post-play discussions will be held after the performances on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. There is an audio-described performance on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. and an American Sign Language (ASL)-interpreted performance on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.
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The Dirtbags came back with in the third to tie the game after two doubles off Sun Devil starter Jason Urquidez. The Dirtbags took the lead in the fourth scoring two runs on three hits and were able to repeat their performance in the top of the fifth to take a 5-1 lead. That's when good old Mother Nature came storming through and delayed the game for over an hour. But the cold weather didn't stop the Sun Devil bats from heating up when play was resumed. The Devils scored one run in the bottom of the fifth and three more in the six to tie the game at five.
Senior right-handed pitcher Ty Marotz came in out of the bullpen to pitch a solid 2.2 innings giving up two hits and one run while striking out four Dirtbag hitters. The lone run Marotz gave up came in the top of the eighth inning giving the Dirtbags a 6-5 advantage. The Devils were able to rally in the last half of the inning scoring three runs off of three hits and two walks. Senior transfer Joey Hooft tied the game on a single to left field. True freshman J.J. Sferra drove in the game-winning run with a single that scored Hooft. The Devils added one more insurance run on a Long Beach State error. Sferra finished the day 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Hooft was ASU's top hitter on the day going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI. Buck also added another multi-hit game going 2-for-4.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Zechry Zinicola picked up the win pitching a scoreless inning and a third. The rubber match in the three game series will be played tomorrow at Packard with a 1:00 PM start time. Expecting to take the mound for the Devils is senior left-hander Bret Bordes.


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The organization that launched a tremendously successful food-collection program in Somerset County is now inviting all New Jersey residents to help fight hunger around the state.
Curbing Hunger Inc., which is conducting its 20th annual food drive in Somerset County this June, is celebrating the program's success by expanding statewide and partnering with key hunger and youth agencies and elected officials in a number of counties.
Governor Chris Christie has once again proclaimed June as Curbing Hunger Month throughout New Jersey. The Curbing Hunger program, which has operated in several other counties besides Somerset at different times, has collected more than 2.2 million pounds of food to date.
The goal of the 20th annual Curbing Hunger program is to collect 100,000 pounds of donations statewide this year, largely through a convenient online donation process hosted by Amp Your Good at www.CurbingHunger2014.org
"We want to promote healthier food stuffs, including fresh produce, in addition to canned and boxed items," said Curbing Hunger Inc. Board President Chuck Knill. "That's the beauty of the online donation option: you can select whatever items you want to donate, pay with a credit card, and Amp Your Good will deliver your donated items directly to a local food bank in your county, or wherever you wish to earmark your donation."
Donors also can give to one of the online drives sponsored by more than 20 agencies that have taken the Curbing Hunger challenge this year. These include the Food Bank Network of Somerset County, the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris County, the Center for Food Action in Bergen County, H.I.G.H.W.A.Y.S. (Helping Individuals Gain Hope Will Always Yield Success) in Hudson County, MEND (Managing Emergency Needs with Dignity) in Essex County, CUMAC (Center of United Methodist Aid to the Community) in Passaic County, the Flemington Food Pantry in Hunterdon County, Lord's Pantry in Warren County, the Boys and Girls Clubs of New Jersey and about a dozen other organizations, as well as the offices of U.S. Representatives Leonard Lance (District 7) and Donald Payne (District 10). To donate to a particular drive, visit www.CurbingHunger2014.org
Hunger continues to be one of New Jersey's major social issues. Most hunger and youth-development organizations have reported increases year after year in the number of adults and children they are serving. A just-released Kids Report by the Advocates for Children of New Jersey cites a steep increase in childhood poverty.
"The economic recovery is not benefiting those who are in challenging socio-economic circumstances," said Patrick O'Neill, CEO of Amp Your Good.
Summertime remains the toughest time. With fewer food drives taking place, donations to social-service organizations decline, while the number of people needing support grows. School-aged children who typically get two meals a day at school don't get that support when school is not in session.
The focus on fresh produce during the 2014 Curbing Hunger Month drive is aimed at counteracting low-quality foods that may be the only type available to individuals who need food assistance. Also, many urban areas are "food deserts" that lack fresh produce, which is not carried by their local stores.
"Traditional food drives are limited to canned goods," said Mr. O'Neill. "Online drives make it possible – and very easy – to donate perishable goods as well."


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There are just some records you don't want to break. Unfortunately, the U.S. has shattered two of them, according to new numbers released this week by the Census Bureau. The income gap between the richest and poorest Americans is the widest on record and there are now more poor Americans today than in any time since the bureau has measured poverty. The Associated Press reports:
"Income inequality is rising, and if we took into account tax data, it would be even more," said Timothy Smeeding, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor who specializes in poverty. "More than other countries, we have a very unequal income distribution where compensation goes to the top in a winner-takes-all economy."
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National Committee members and supporters have sent 12 thousand petitions to Capitol Hill urging Congress to pass health care reform, now. As the clock ticks and a health care vote is expected in the House within days, seniors are mobilizing to ensure their elected representatives understand that doing nothing is not a solution for our nation's health care crisis. More than 100 thousand email alerts have been sent to National Committee members today, urging them to contact their Representatives in Washington and push for passage of health care reform legislation.
America's seniors have been in the crosshairs of a campaign to scare them away from reforms desperately needed to preserve and strengthen Medicare; however, National Committee members understand that doing nothing is a political strategy that actually threatens Medicare. Without health care reform, Medicare will continue to suffer from skyrocketing costs associated with general health care costs, until neither seniors nor the government will be able to afford the program. This inevitably will lead to unprecedented cuts in Medicare - cuts that unlike current health care reform proposals - will directly target Medicare beneficiaries.
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The National Committee's Policy Director, Maria Freese, talked to C-Span this weekend about Medicare, health care reform and the Senate proposal to allow younger adults to buy-in to Medicare. This is the beginning of the 30 minute segment. You can see the full segment on our website at www.ncpssm.org.
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By jjrkegler on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 11:22 pm: Edit Post
Until your recent host server issue, I was able to pull up your website on my Blackberry. Now, it will not make a connection and eventually times out. Will you be enabling mobile browsing in the future?
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I'm on my windows mobile device right now, so it must be a setiing on your phone. don't access from a previous "favorite", manually enter url & it should work.
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I can not acces from my Blackberry handheld either. Sounds like it might be a blackberry issue.
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I am not up to speed on the Blackberry (other than the fresh ones are really tasty!), but will look into things and see if it is anything on my end. If there is a way to clear your cashe or something you might want to try that as the site did change DNS numbers and your Blackberries may be trying to access the old number.
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Tried clearing cache, typing in url and googling John Dee. No luck. I have an 8703e and am using the Blackberry browser. I also tried emulating Internet Explorer and Netscape without success. No big deal but it was fun being able to pull up the maps on the road.
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This caught my eye as I have the exact same problem as jj. I, too have tried all the suggestions with no success. One thing was peculiar, though....when I googled jd and clicked on jd.com, same result, timeout error. HOWEVER, when I clicked jd online store (from google) it came thru-and likewise for manual type-in to the store. For what it's worth, this may be a hint/suggestion to change dns/host server settings to match those of the store website. John, is this is possible?! I'm on the ragged edge of my techno-savvy right now. Thanks.
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Experiencing same issue with mine. Keep getting the timeout message. All other sights work fine. I think it started when the sight was bogging down, and they had to switch servers. Not for certain, but seems like the general timeframe I started having the problem.
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I use a blackberry and have no issues connecting to the site at all.


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Applying evolutionary principles to cancer treatment
EDITOR'S NOTE: Unfortunately, this weekend, I was forced to get my slides together for the upcoming SBM Conference, plus editing a manuscript for resubmission, plus working on a manuscript that I should have submitted six months ago, plus reading over some grants, plus…well, you get the idea. What this means is that, alas, I didn't have any time to prepare one of the new, long posts that you've come to love (or hate). Fortunately, there are a lot of other things I've written out there that can be rapidly adapted to SBM. For instance, what I am about to present now. Since I wrote this, I've thought of a couple of things that I should have said the first time (and was kicking myself for not having done so); so publishing an updated version here allows me to rectify those omissions.
A couple of weeks ago, there was a lot of hype about a study that hadn't been released yet. Indeed, there was a story in Wired entitled To Survive Cancer, Live With It and an editorial by the study's lead author in Nature entitled A change in strategy in the war on cancer. Not bad for a study that hadn't been released yet. Intrepid medical and science blogger that I am, I waited until the actual study was published a week ago the June 1 episode of Cancer Research. It's a clever study, but the hype over it was a bit overblown. For example:
For all the weapons deployed in the war on cancer, from chemicals to radiation to nanotechnology, the underlying strategy has remained the same: Detect and destroy, with no compromise given to the killer. But Robert Gatenby wants to strike a peace.
A mathematical oncologist at the Moffitt Cancer Center, Gatenby is part of a new generation of researchers who conceive of cancer as a dynamic, evolutionary system. According to his models, trying to wipe cancer out altogether actually makes it stronger by helping drug-resistant cells flourish. Rather than fighting cancer by trying to eradicate its every last cell, he suggests doctors might fare better by intentionally keeping tumors in a long-term stalemate.
Maybe I'm being a bit picky, but what annoys me about the news reports on this study is that the concept of turning cancer into a manageable chronic disease like diabetes or hypertension is not by any means a new idea. Remember, one of my major research interests is the inhibition of tumor angiogenesis. Consequently, I know that the late, great Judah Folkman first proposed the concept of using antiangiogenic therapy to turn cancer into a chronic disease at least as early as the mid-1990's. The only difference is the strategy that he proposed. The idea had also been floating around for quite a while before that, although I honestly do not know who first came up with it.
But let's see what Dr. Gatenby proposes. What makes it interesting is that his study actually looks at how scientists have applied evolutionary principles to cancer until recently, argues that we've been doing it wrong. He then proposes a way to use the evolutionary dynamics of applied ecology. He may well be on to something. First, here's the problem:
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"Transformers: Age of Extinction" opens Friday (June 27) in U.S. theaters, and while it might bring suspense to the big screen, there isn't expected to be much suspense at the box office. Director Michael Bay's fourth film in the "Transformers" franchise is expected to win the weekend box-office crown handily, as all other big-studio films are avoiding opening against it. Here are five cool things to know about "Transformers: Age of Extinction" before you head to theaters:
5. A billion dollar franchise. Since the first "Transformers" film hit theaters in 2007, critics -- including yours truly -- have taken their shots at the Michael Bay-directed series for their convoluted plots, bloated running times and preference for eye candy over anything resembling character development. Audiences, on the other hand, apparently have different opinions. The first three films in the series have grossed a total of $2.7 billion, making the "Transformers" series the twelfth highest-grossing film franchise in Hollywood history -- and counting. If "Age of Extinction" performs as well as its predecessors, it could come within striking distance of cracking the top 10.
4. On-the-job training? "Transformers: Age of Extinction" star Mark Wahlberg said one reason he decided to take a role in the film was because his kids thought it was cool. More than that, though, he said was the chance to work once more with Michael Bay, who directed Wahlberg in 2013's "Pain & Gain" -- and whom Wahlberg views as something of a mentor. "I really did it because of Michael," Wahlberg said. "We had such a great experience working the first time, on 'Pain & Gain' and I love the way he works, I love everything about the experience. I love the fact that I get to learn from one of the most talented directors in the business. And, you know, having aspirations to hopefully direct my own film in the future, who better to learn from and to watch?"
3. Introducing Nicola Peltz. Wahlberg's might be the biggest name in the "Age of Extinction" cast, but 19-year-old Nicola Peltz could be the film's breakout star. The "Last Airbender" and "Bates Motel" actress plays Wahlberg's daughter in the film, and he says she's the real deal. "I was really excited about that because I've know her since she was probably like 13," Wahlberg said. "I'm very good friends with her dad and the rest of her family, so I just knew we'd have great chemistry. I knew the kind of work ethic she would bring to the table. ... She doesn't want to be a movie star, she just wants to be a good actress, and she's just really focused and really committed to doing the job."
2. New faces. "Transformers: Age of Extinction" -- the fourth film in the torn-from-the-toybox film franchise -- isn't technically a reboot, but you can be forgiven if you think it is. Fan-favorite Autobots Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are back, of course, but they're surrounded by a whole new cast of characters. That starts with the human cast, which includes Wahlberg, Peltz, Jack Reynor and TJ Miller. It also, however, includes a new cast of robots, including the cigar-chomping Hound (voiced by John Goodman), the samurai-inspired Drift (Ken Watanabe) and a cast of what are known as "Dinobots" -- and who we're betting your kids are going to go ga-ga over.
1. Stay tuned? Although Paramount Pictures would very much like a "Transformers 5," it's not a sure-fire thing. Speaking recently to the website IGN, "Transformers" producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura stressed that "Age of Extinction" should not be considered the first in a new trilogy for the franchise. "We're not planning on doing a trilogy," he said. "We're not not planning on doing a trilogy. It's really a one-movie-at-a-time philosophy. ... Both (director Michael Bay) and I feel like it's a little arrogant of us to presume success each time. We know our fans are really out there and they're going to come, so we presume a certain amount of success. But all the energy will be thrown into the next movie, if we're lucky enough to get there."


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Nomadic way of life takes its toll on state's foster children
They get taken away in hopes of protecting them.
But in addition to leaving their homes and parents, many times foster children are also taken away from siblings, friends and teachers — everything they know, even their community.
In Federal Way alone, there are currently 110 kids in the foster care system; only 14 of them continue to live in Federal Way. Many others are placed elsewhere in King County or the state — and some even out of state.
By moving the kids into foster care in a new area, the kids lose what family life they have known as well as the connections they have made in life.
"It multiplies the losses," advocate Marilyn Hatfield said.
Hatfield was one of the speakers at a May 14 luncheon put on by Olive Crest Homes and Services for Abused Children and Fostering Together, a coalition of Olive Crest and the state of Washington. The coalition was formed in order to improve upon recruitment and retention practices of foster families within Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties.
There are 11,000 kids in foster care in the state and only 6,000 homes available, according to Fostering Together.
"Stop the madness, stop the chaos," Hatfield said. "Stop moving kids wherever."
The luncheon raised about $5,000, which will be used for recruitment and retention of foster parents in the South King County area, organizer Paula Head said.
Also at the event, three families — one each from Federal Way, Auburn and Kent — were honored for their work in caring for foster children.
Kathy and Irwin Haugland of Federal Way were honored for taking in four foster children. The couple already adopted two of the children, with another in the process of adoption.
"My first thought was all you need is a bed," Kathy Haugland told the audience. "Then I quickly realized, no that's not all."
"You have to be really flexible," she added.
Kent residents Colin and Tina Ury also agreed that flexibility was key. The Urys have fostered 11 children over the years and specialized in getting drug-affected babies ready for adoption.
"It's not about you, but all the children around you," Tina Ury said.
The speaker for the event was Doug Sauder, an author who has worked in the foster care program in Florida for 10 years.
Florida has worked hard over the past decade to change a disastrous foster care system, he said. Since then, a partnership has formed with churches, the state and foster parents.
"Foster care isn't in the paper anymore," Sauder said.
The same could be done in Washington state, he added.
"This is a fundraiser, but also a chance to mobilize," Sauder said. "A solution is in this room. It's going to spread."
Sauder challenged the room to raise $10,000 and to organize speaking events at 10 churches to raise awareness. And while the group did not meet that goal, organizers said they were still very happy with the event and its results.
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For more information, visit www.olivecrest.org or www.fosteringtogether.org.
Foster care facts (from Source: Fostering Together)
• An estimated 50-75 percent of school-aged children who enter foster care must leave their school districts because foster homes are not available near their current homes. Academic experts estimate that children lose four to six months of progress every time their education is interrupted by a change of schools.
• African-American children make up 4.2 percent of the general population in Washington state, but 10.5 percent of children in foster care.
• In Washington, Native American children make up 2 percent of the child population and 8.4 percent of children in foster care.
• One in six children in foster care was moved to three or more homes within the first year. Nearly 37 percent of children in foster care in Washington state were living with relatives.
• On average, children stay in the system for almost three years (31 months) before either being reunited with their families or adopted. Almost 20 percent wait five years or more.
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11 Parks near Okeechobee, Florida
Cypress Quarters, Florida 5.5 miles SE
Taylor Creek, Florida 8.33 miles SE
Buckhead Ridge, Florida 13.69 miles SW
Brighton, Florida 16.59 miles SW
Indiantown, Florida 30.38 miles SE
6407 Maple Ln Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863) 467-6677
Sites: 687 | Latest Rate: $18.00 | 3 Reviews
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Nov 2014 - $18.00
Currently spending the winter season of 2014-2015 here. Park is mostly permanent sites. Office does not rent sites. Sites must be rented direct from a owner. Office will provide list of site renters. Very neat and all sites paved. Many activities. - User3629
Feb 2011 - $17.00
This is not a campground or an RV park. It is a 55+ retirement community that consists of about 700 individually owned sites. Most of these sites contain modular homes, park models, or RVs that are permanently parked with attached screened rooms or other additions. I estimate that less than 100 sites are vacant and only 45 of these are listed as available for rent. Each available site is rented by its owner and the price is negotiated through them. All sites have electric meters and electricity may be paid by either the landlord or the renter. I paid $500 a month and electricity was included. Information about the available sites on the park's website (http://aoaks.net/id17.html) contains the site number, owner's name, phone number, and maybe an email address. No other information is given. This makes shopping around for the best price difficult as each owner must be contacted about the price and whether electricity is included. The park is well-maintained with nicely manicured lawns. The streets are paved with concrete or asphalt and in good condition. Each empty site has cable TV and a large concrete pad which is angled for easier access, although some of the streets are one-way single lane and a carport across the street can make it difficult to maneuver a large RV into a site. The park is gated which provides some security, and access through the gate is provided via a magnetic card that is issued at the office after a $25 refundable deposit. There is nice pool and a large clubhouse that hosts various activities. Wi-Fi is available at the clubhouse. Verizon cell phone service is very poor – the signal fades in and out. I am able to use an external antenna with my air card so I had a decent Internet connection. There are about 5 bath houses throughout the park and each one contains a small laundry (2 washers, 2 dryers) and there are two larger laundries at the clubhouse and the office building. Children are allowed but this is a retirement community - average age is in the 70s - and there isn't much for children to do. - Comdac
Jan 2011 - $15.00
Very nice well kept park, all roads are paved with cement as is the RV pads. Great screened pool and hot tub, large club house with Wi-Fi hot spot, mostly friendly people, RV sites are rented by owners and not the park, check out the association paper for sites available (on ancient oaks web page)in the classified section, nearby Wal-Mart and grocery stores, approx 15min away. We would have given it a 10 but the water here contains Sulphur. Monthly rate. - scouse
14685 Reservation Road Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (map) | (863) 801-5569
Sites: 55 | Latest Rate: $35.00 | 2 Reviews
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Feb 2016 - $35.00
Lovely park. Recently renovated top to bottom. Has fuel, 'trading post' and Subway on site. Other than the campground amenities (pool, shuffleboard, day spa) the only entertainment around is the casino, 3 miles north. Okeechobee is +\- 30 miles. - Jules Simon
Jan 2016 - $22.00
This is a relatively new park run by the Seminole Indian Tribe. Park seems to be almost brand new. Each concrete pad had full service 30/50 amp, water, with good pressure, and sewer. WIFI only at the club house and no cable. Over the air channels were good, we did get about 20.
Located about three miles from the Seminole Tribe Casino. Nearest town was Okeechobee, Florida about 30 miles. - Dixster
Okeechobee, Florida (map) | (863) 462-5360
Sites: 31 | Latest Rate: $16.00 | 16 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $16.00
The campground is great, trees and a wide area to maneuver through. It is a very remote campground. Excellent for star gazing. From the entrance it is 4 miles down a shell rock road through the prairie to the family campground. Go slow and enjoy the view. There is a small sundry store about 7 miles from the Entrance on 700A, but it is a good idea to bring all your supplies in with you. It is a shell rock from the entrance which gets your vehicle covered in dust on dry days. Mud on wet days. Firewood is available for $5. Pay the Iron Ranger. The bathroom/shower facility is excellent. I used the very clean and spacious single bath. There were several tent campers. I did have to make a u-turn for the dump station but plenty of room. Trash dumpster and recycle bins are also located at the campground exit. - Big Gator
May 2016 - $16.00
I read many of the previous reviews and they are all accurate. This is a small, nice, quiet, remote campground. Make sure you bring all your food and other needs in with you because it's a long way back out. It was a gravel road from the entrance (which is small and not clearly marked for entrance fees, on the honour system, so bring exact amount), which gets your RV all covered in dust. The site is great with trees and a wide area to manoeuvre into as well as picnic table and fire pit. You can buy firewood too (on the honour system). The bathroom/shower facility is great; very clean and spacious. There were a variety of size RV's there as well as tent campers. We saw deer and birds. At night the star gazing is awesome but the best for us were all the fireflies! I love fireflies and we don't have them where we live so that was a treat! The dump station and trash were convenient and they even had recycle bins. Yay for them! - new FL camper
Feb 2016 - $18.00
If you like quite, dark nights, and remoteness, this is the park for you. Wildlife viewing is abundant. Sites are dirt/gravel, close together compared to most state parks, and most are wooded. This is a dark skies sight. A resident volunteer provides sky gazing opportunities twice daily. Weekends buggy rides are made out into the prairie. Buy groceries and fuel before heading to the park because it is miles and miles to either of those. Park staff and volunteers are very helpful. I'd return here. - SunStar203
8680 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (map) | (866) 256-5566
Sites: 54 | Latest Rate: $15.00 | 1 Reviews
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Mar 2016 - $15.00
This park should be closed by the health department. Permanent campers drain waste water right on the ground. The laundry backs up the water pipes and over flows if too many people try to wash clothes. The old fashioned septic tank is not able to handle all the waste water that this park makes. Waste water goes on the ground and overflows. This place is just nasty. At least you can just walk across the street to get booze and gas. - campground survey
Okeechobee, Florida (map) | (863) 763-0231
Sites: 750 | Latest Rate: $38.00 | 38 Reviews
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Feb 2016 - $38.00
We really love this park except for a few things that could be improved upon. This is our second stay here and we have already booked for next winter. This park has very friendly staff and every amenity you can think of. The convention center is very large and holds bingo twice a week. The 9-hole golf course could use a sprinkler system and some additional tlc but it's a great little course and perfect for beginners like me. We love the separate pools; one for adults and one for families. They have shuffleboard, bocce, ping pong, pool, darts, tennis, pickle ball, pétanque and our favorite, water volleyball. There are card clubs, craft clubs, mah-Jong, exercise classes, dancing, RC sailing, you name it. You cannot get bored here. And fishing is only minutes away. Half an hour to the casino and an hour to the outlet mall. There are restaurants close by and the onsite lunch box has great food at a reasonable price. There's a nice dog park and run area with cleanup bags throughout the park. Golf is very reasonable and they have carts available to rent. We only have a few comments on improvements. The roads in the RV section really, need attention. They are crumbling in places. The entire area floods with any real rain and the low numbered sites back up to an RV repair shop that is a bit unsightly and often noisy. And lastly the sites in this area are very tight; difficult to even get into with no broad apron on the street so you're turning in the mud and not deep or wide enough. Our truck stuck out into the road a bit, like many others and our awning practically touched our neighbor's slide, while our rear window had a closeup view of the repair shop's fence. You'd think they'd do a section at a time addressing all these issues; planting trees along the fence, raising the grade, paving the roads and widening the apron, during the quiet season. Otherwise we love it here and already booked next year in a more spacious site overlooking the brook and the golf course. - rebelsmom
Feb 2016 - $40.00
PROS-This is a good size campground, 750 sites. They have lots of activities for all ages. They have two swimming pools, sundeck, hot tub and bar. One pool is for families the other for adults. If you're into golf they have a 9 hole golf course, driving range, putting green and mini golf, plus lot's of other things to keep you active and busy. Inexpensive food and drinks available in the park, great staff, friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. You're about a mile from Lake Okeechobee with some great fishing. They guided us to our site, and with lots of help from the staff we were able to get our 5th wheel into the site. They pick up the garbage at your site daily.
CONS- For an older park it is well taken care of, but not the sites themselves, they need some work, as does the campground roads and are a bit confusing until you get use to them. Because it's older it's a bit tight to back into with a large 5th wheel, narrow roads truck and cars lining the streets. Water pressure was 42psi and the electric post had one 50 amp and one 30 amp located at the back of the site rusted and in need of some work, we could only get the 30 amp, the 50 amp was already taken by a permanent resident. We needed to get out extra cable, sewer and water hose to reach it. Wi-Fi is limited and you can pay extra for additional service, and the service was slow and sometimes not available. The cement patio was in need of repair; it's getting old. Like many KOA's we've stayed at we find them to be overpriced, older and in need of updating, especially at the campsites.
WOULD WE STAY HERE AGAIN? No Our rate was based on staying for a month.
We stayed here in a 36 foot fifth wheel. - Traveler II
Feb 2016 - $77.00
This is a huge park, largest KOA in the States. We were in a spot that was adjacent to the 9 hole golf course. They had a Mardi Gras parade while we were there. Lot of facilities and programs were available if desired. Amenities were good. Our grass site had some shade with very close spacing. - chillyvt
4143 Highway 441 South Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (map) | (888) 323-4967
Sites: 166 | Latest Rate: $33.00 | 22 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $33.00
Silver Palms RV Resort is located approximately ¼-mile north of Lake Okeechobee. If you are looking for a resort to buy into, where you are away from the hustle and bustle of life, then I would highly recommend this resort. Lots can also be rented, but call the office as rates depend on dates of stay, length of stay, and location. The lots are good sized, approximately 40' x 70', and includes 30/50 AMP, sewer, water, and free Wi-Fi. The resort offers a lot of activities, such as crafts, dancing, various exercise programs, billiards, bingo, bunco, various card games, as well as pickle ball, volleyball, golf, and biking. So much to do!! And the pool is absolutely beautiful and offers a full-service snack bar with beer and wine, DJ's and live music. We stayed here in a 40' motor coach and, when the time comes, would definitely consider this resort as one that we would settle down in. Great getaway from everything! - The Diesel Gypsies
Jun 2016 - $57.00
We had a very nice stay at Silver Palms We had an improved site with lots of pavers and a Tiki covered patio. The roads are all well built and wide. The pool is huge and has a patio that is covered and uncovered - take your pick. Right in town so all the restaurants are close. Very nice library and was able to swap some books. The only downside was no cable tv. But I got the satellite with no trouble. - Libby
Feb 2016 - $50.00
Our site was adjacent to the preserve which was very enjoyable to watch the birds, Sandhill cranes, egrets, osprey, etc. Sites are grass with pavers. However, the facilities were lacking. For a park with almost 500 sites they only had 5 washer/dryers and they were located at the farthest end of the park from our site. The same problem for the bathroom/showers, too far from our site. - RVParkReviewsfromCL
Okeechobee, Florida (706) 969-3877
Sites: 50 | Latest Rate: $15.00 | 1 Reviews
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May 2014 - $15.00
They gave us the Passport America rate. Not fancy but the people are friendly. Over-55 park with a nice clean laundry room. Not many amenities but very peaceful. We have been there twice and will go back again. - esta34950
Okeechobee, Florida (map) | (863) 763-0700
Sites: 50 | 0 Reviews
Okeechobee, Florida (map) | (863) 357-5757
Sites: 30 | Latest Rate: $33.00 | 15 Reviews
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May 2016 - $33.00
If coming from the north be very aware of their sign. I missed it and drove 5 miles before a turn around. Very well kept location. Office staff very nice and helpful. Passport only accepted for 3 days or would have stayed longer.
$66.00 a night in Okeechobee in the summer is really over the top. Large site with pavers and fishing in the rim ditch. WPB on the antenna and clear for a satellite. Large open area for the dog. Mostly quite even with the highway so close. An enjoyable location. - Libby
Mar 2016 - $45.00
We were at this very quaint campground for several days. We understood that a bank has taken over this campground and is not putting any money into it so it could change relatively quickly. It was not in bad shape while we were there. The river at the back of the campground has a beautiful tiki hut large enough for the whole campground.
We really didn't see the staff other than check in even though she lives on site.
There is no cable here and the local channels hardly work at all so you will need satellite. We had ATT service which didn't work except in some very specific spots in the campground.
The WiFi also was spotty.
Not much in the area unless you fish.
Probably wouldn't stay again. - John Borajkiewicz
Feb 2016 - $28.00
Because this is our 1st year snow birding, our early and prior reserving where we originally wanted to be was unsuccessful. So for the month of February, we started calling around the state desperately seeking a place to stay so we wouldn't have to go back to the awful cold and snow.
We happened on this rv park via the 2016 RV Travel & Savings Guide. I called and was greeted by a very friendly manager that was accommodating. The park is security gated and we were given a remote to get back in when we left the community. The park itself is small but beautiful. Our site was quite roomy with beautiful pavers and palm trees and shrubs between us and our neighbors. Pets are welcome and need to be on leashes. The sounds of traffic on the highway right next to the park are loud but only certain times of the day. Every day there was a social hour right before sunset in the large and beautiful Chickee hut...everyone was welcome. While we were there we celebrated Super Bowl Sunday in the Clubhouse/office with the others at the park. We also had a campfire wiener roast that everyone attended. They were both enjoyable with food pitch-ins by the residents and the managers provided the meats. Our rent did not include electricity but the average daily rate even with the additional electric was only $27.50. The water was a light rusty color but didn't seem to have an odor. We drank and used bottled water. There is no laundry facility and the closest and best one was about 6 miles away. Grocery stores are 10-12 miles away. The pool is clean and beautiful but not heated. However, we did sun ourselves there. The clubhouse is roomy and very nicely decorated. We were given a pass code to get in to use it if we wanted. We had no service with our telephones 99% of the time with AT&T and Wifi was sparse. The overall experience was enjoyable. If you love fishing this is the park to be in. It sits on the canal surrounding Lake Okeechobee and has a boat launch for the residents. - Lovingretirement16
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We booked for 1 month in a 50amp full hook-up. We have a new fifth wheel and the pedestal was much older and unable to support our RV. Our surge protector kept kicking off power because it got below 104 which is very dangerous for your appliances. We were forced to leave after 2 weeks and manager handled the whole situation very poorly. Overall, bad customer service and very old electrical system. Go to KOA. - averyhp
Feb 2015 - $25.00
Very narrow driveway and site, but lucky we had a man guide us in. Older park with a lot of old trailers. People very friendly and a good price for Florida. - gray nomad
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We just stayed here overnight, other campers here were the most friendly of any park we have stopped at for an overnight stay...roads were wide & paved...staff was very friendly & helpful...great park, we will be back. - Gear Jammer


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Rolston welcomes opportunity that comes with trade to the Islanders
It was no secret that the Devils wanted to move Brian Rolston since they put him through regular waivers and re-entry waivers in December.
So, when they were finally able to pull off a trade today that sent him to the Islanders for right wing Trent Hunter, Rolston welcomed the move.
"The trade does not come as a surprise or anything like that, but I've known for a little while that the Islanders wanted me and I know there was another team at the trade deadline as well, but it was just a matter of pulling the trigger," he said. "I'm happy to be going to the island. I'm going to a good young team that I think I'm going to get the opportunity to play.
"It will be a fresh start for me with a good, young team that I think has the capability to be a playoff team."
Rolston had to waive his no-trade clause for the deal to go through, but said he had agreed to do that "for a long time now, even during the season." He said the Devils renewed their quest to trade him "right around July 1 because I knew there were some other teams interested as well."
"I was trying to move on to a new team, so I could start fresh somewhere," the 38-year-old left wing said.
Rolston said Lamoriello did not give him a say in his trade destination.
"Whenever anything like that goes down, it's up to Lou and Lou makes the trade," Rolston said. "I'm just excited the Islanders were there and happy to get me. That means a lot to me. You're going somewhere where you're wanted. After the year I had last year, I thought my second half was really solid and I'm looking forward to playing in that same capacity with the Islanders."
If Rolston could have picked a team to be traded to, he said, "This would be my top pick just because of the location and where my family is and not having to move and everything like that. So, I'm excited about that."
Rolston, whose wife, Jennifer, is expecting the couple's fourth child, said he will get a place to live on Long Island when the season starts, but his family will stay in New Jersey for school reasons and he'll stay in New Jersey occasionally too when the schedule permits.
Rolston's play picked up significantly after he cleared re-entry waivers last season. He had just two goals and three assists in 21 games before clearing re-entry waivers (he missed 14 games before that with a sports hernia) and 12 goals and 17 assists in 44 games after that.
He said getting to play left wing on the top two lines after returning to the team was a big part of why his production picked up.
"It was a combination of a lot of things," Rolston said. "It had nothing to do with me. It was a matter of Jacques (Lemaire) playing me in that capacity.
Rolston, who was originally drafted 11th overall by the Devils in 1991, signed a four-year, $20.25 million contract to return to the Devils on July 1, 2008. He struggled for most of the first two and a half seasons of that deal and was used at center for much of the 2008-09 season.
Rolston had a few brief opportunities to play left wing on the top two lines before the second half of the 2010-11 season, but never produced much other than one 14-game stretch in December of 2009 in which he scored nine goals with Patrik Elias as his center. For a reason he never explained, Lemaire split Elias and Rolston up after that, moving Elias back to wing.
"I chose the Devils in free agency to come here and I think the only time I played in a top two line capacity was when Jacques played me after I got through waivers," Rolston said. "I feel that's really the only opportunity that I had there. They got so much talent there in New Jersey up front, it was definitely disappointing not to play in a top two line capacity, especially when you signed for the money that I signed for and what I expected when I went there."
And that chance to play left wing on the second line only came with Zach Parise out while recovering from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and after Jamie Langenbrunner was traded on Jan. 7.
"At the end of the day, I got that opportunity to play in a top two line capacity because Zach was out," Rolston said. "I got to play with Patrik and I put up the points I was expected to put up when I got there and, for me, that was vindicating at the end of the year last year and I played a big part in the 20 wins we had (in the second half)."
Rolston knows that opportunity won't be there for him with the Devils again in 2011-12 with a healthy Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk in the lineup.
"With Kovy being a left winger and Zach, it goes both ways," he said. They wanted to move me and I wanted to be moved."
I asked Rolston if he thought there was any chance of him playing for the Devils next season before today's trade.
"If there wasn't a team out there that wanted me," he replied. "Obviously, with my cap hit and everything like that, it was just one of those things."
By getting the Islanders to take Rolston's cap hit of $5,062,500 and bringing back Hunter's $2 million cap hit, the Devils cleared $3,062,500 in cap space. Rolston wasn't sure if he was traded to give the Devils room to re-sign Parise, who is restricted free agent and has a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Toronto.
"I think Zach if he wants to sign in New Jersey – I don't know if he does or not – the money will be there for him regardless of if they moved me or not," Rolston said.


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A year ago, construction ground to a halt on luxury oceanfront condominiums in Asbury Park that had promised to usher in a revival of a city devastated by race riots, political corruption and economic woes.
A harbinger of the national real estate disaster that was to come, the Esperanza should have been near completion today, but instead the same three stories stand bleakly against the backdrop of a beachfront awaiting tourists.
The poured-concrete foundation hasn't changed since Hoboken-based Metro Homes gave the stop-work order a year ago Sunday, but the company's president insists he is pressing on with plans for a scaled-down version of the high rise. He said work could resume by next summer.
"Our project is far from dead," said Metro Homes president Dean Geibel. "We're basically creating a whole new building."
Held hostage for two decades by ups and downs of the housing market, the city is trying to buck current economic trends and continues to rebuild around the building that takes its name from the Spanish word for "hope."
"Surprisingly enough, we're still bringing business into Asbury Park," said Tom Gilmour, director of commerce for the city. "A lot of people who wanted to come here got turned off by the high prices and are back."
Gilmour said Asbury Park has had 17 new storefronts, including seven new restaurants, open on the boardwalk since May. Another seven businesses opened downtown during that same time.
A year ago, retail space in the city's downtown was slightly less than half full. Now it's about 60 percent occupied, he estimated. Last year, the boardwalk had a nearly 70 percent vacancy rate. Now it's maxed out, Gilmour said.
Sales of condominiums at two new complexes bookending the oceanfront redevelopment zone had stalled after the real estate bubble drove prices skyward. Interest in those developments, Wesley Grove and North Beach, has resumed now that prices have dipped, Gilmour said.
Reacting to the slowdown in the real estate market, City Manager Terence Reidy said, many developers have proposed converting space once designated residential into office. Others are considering creating interim parking lots until the market rebounds, he said.
"The good thing is no one's come to me and said, 'I'm pulling out,'" Reidy said.
That includes Metro Homes. Only three of the 16 stories had been built before the developer suspended work on the $100 million project. The city last year threatened to go to court to compel the developer to keep working but has since softened its stance.
Talks with Madison Marquette, the developer of the boardwalk and the new owner of the Wesley Grove condos, about entering a joint venture to resurrect the Esperanza proved fruitless, Geibel said.
With a new partner -- who Geibel declined to name -- Metro Homes is redesigning the project to shave expenses. Instead of having two towers separated by an outdoor pool, the building will have one L-shaped tower wrapped partially around the outdoor pool to the north and west. It will get a new name -- something that suggests the ocean, Geibel said.
The new design will mean many of the 224 units have an oceanfront view, he said. But some of the amenities, such as an upscale restaurant, will be left on the drawing room floor, he said.
Metro Homes had contracts for 70 of the units, which sold for between $400,000 and $2.3 million, before construction stopped. Geibel said all the deposits have been returned but some original buyers, including singer John Oates, are interested in buying into the new building.
John Lidestri, an importer from Ringwood, used his returned deposit to help buy a restored seven-bedroom historic home within walking distance from the beach in Asbury Park. In retrospect, this was a better deal, because he got a bigger place for the nearly $1 million he was prepared to pay for the condo. And his taxes will be cheaper, said the 39-year-old father of two.
"Obviously it would be great for the community to see it come to fruition," he said. "It would definitely enhance the image of the waterfront rather than to have a stalled construction site there."


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RUSSELL, Pa. - Denny Ayers had the leading scratch score with a 4-over-par 76 in Flight A of the McDonald's Senior Tour on Monday at Blueberry Hill Golf Club.
Dave Allen won Flight A with a plus five in the modified Stableford System followed by Ayers with a plus four and Bill Cross with a plus four.
Neil Cullen took Flight B with a plus four and was the medalist with an 85. John Ames was a plus one while Bill Kestler and Jim Wirges had a plus one.
Dennis Richards was the medalist with an 83 and a plus 10 in Class C. Ray Galligan had plus seven and Dean Harvey a plus six.
Roger Brightman was the leader in Flight D with a 90 gross and a plus eight. John Ellison was second with a plus six and Sam Pellerito third with a plus six.
Duey Anderson recorded a plus four and drilled a 94 scratch in Flight E. Ed Rumiano had a plus four and Bill Saulsgiver a plus four.
Dick Ingraham was the leader in Flight F with a plus six and Jack McCall shot a 107 gross. McCall was second with a plus three and Tom Gooch third with a plus three.
Dave Lauricello was the closest to the pin on No. 4, Harvey on No. 8, Cullen on No. 11 and Dan Orlando on No, 16.
Bob Wade shot his age with an 84 to highlight the day.
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Owners who are offering their homes to the Commission for consideration are asked to answer these questions about their Historic Home: What is your home's historic designation? How long have you lived there? Does your home have historic notability to Flemington, and if so, what is it? What do you think is special about your home?
The homes to be considered for the Tour will be visited by members of the HPC House Tour Committee in mid-late October. Final decisions on homes for the Tour will be based on criteria drawn up by the Commission.
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Drug trafficking, Elmwood Road: A 24-year-old South Euclid man was arrested Feb. 26 on suspicion of drug trafficking, carrying a loaded weapon as a felon and carrying a concealed weapon.
Reports say officers pulled the man's car over about 3:30 p.m. after he failed to stop at a four-way stop sign. Police found $1,330 cash, a loaded handgun and a total of 86 grams of marijuana packaged in six baggies.
Burglary, Multiple locations: Two teenagers were arrested March 6 on suspicion of burglarizing two homes and trying to break into a third.
The 18-year-old was eventually charged in Cleveland Heights Municipal Court with attempted burglary and officers pursued charges against the 17-year-old in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.
Reports say the two broke into two homes, one in the 2000 block of Staunton Road and another in the 3100 block of Berkshire Road. Reports say the two were apprehended after calls and help from two residents. Reports say the two unsuccessfully tried to break into a home in the 3700 block of Montevista Road.
Stolen from the homes were: two large flatscreen televisions; an Xbox video game system and games; a laptop; computer hard drives; an iPhone; two check books, a coat; three women's dresses; three watches, a purse; two diamond earrings; two gold rings; $40; a laptop and costume jewelry.
Burglary, Wilton Road: Someone entered through an unlocked backdoor to a Wilton Road home and stole an iPad Mini, an iPad air, an iPad 2, three pairs of men's shoes and a duffle bag.
Drug possession, Cleveland Heights High School: A high school student was arrested Feb. 28 on suspicion of possessing marijuana. Reports say school officials found him carrying a pill bottle with marijuana inside.
Fraud, Somerton Road: A resident reported Feb. 27 that someone tried to open two different credit cards with his personal information. The man said he received two calls, one from Capital One bank and one from Skymall informing him that someone was trying to open a credit card with his information.
Reports say the man had previously alerted his bank and credit card companies that his information was compromised and asked to notify him of any suspicious activity.


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VAA dancers strut their stuff in world premiere of 'The Black Gloves'
By JANICE RANDALL
Vashon Allied Arts New Works Series is gearing up to present the world premiere of an original contemporary ballet, "The Black Gloves," choreographed by Christine Juarez and composed by Seattle musician David O'Suna.
Two performances are slated for 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Vashon High School theater.
The ballet, featuring an ensemble of graduating seniors from the Blue Heron dance company, is being billed as a story of "hope, romance and intrigue" set in Spain in 1842.
Juarez conceived the project as a way to highlight the skills of dancers who have been taking part in Blue Heron programs since they were children.
"It's really a celebration of our time together and a way to honor the seniors," she said.
The other attraction, she said, was to explore a different movement style and pull away from classical lines to choreograph a contemporary dance piece.
"This is not traditional, romantic ballet," she explained. "There's more jumping and floor work, no pointe. I'm taking stylistic license, incorporating modern movements, making it sharp and angular."
Costume designer Kate Guinnee, with Juarez's vision, has created abstract lines in black, gray, crimson and orange. Characters will be defined by minimal costume pieces. Artist Jeffrey Zheutlin will paint the abstract style set.
The cast will include Clarissa Boyajian, Shannon Hennessey, Molly Crosby, Sophie Pawlowski, Chelsea Clark, Sami Ressler, Amorita Juarez and Sarah Balcom.
They will be joined by advanced ballet students Camille Kappelman, Madeline Morser, Clare Engelhard, Trudy Soriano, Danielle Richardson and Meg Sayre. Woody Waits, Tucker Lazare and Michael Kappelman will also perform.
Tickets are $12 and $14 and are available now at Blue Heron and Heron's Nest. Call 463-5131 to reserve by phone.
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Art festival with works in all media. Free admission and musical entertainment. Held the first weekend in June at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia.
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Boone CountyLearn about and celebrate this African American holiday based around developing positive families and communities.
Boone CountyEnjoy an evening of fun for the whole family on the third Wednesday of each month in Columbia's Flat Branch Park. Each month features a different theme.
Boone CountyA family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration and creative arts festival in downtown Columbia.
Callaway CountyMusical entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts, a parade and more in downtown Fulton.
Boone CountyAre you teeny? Come to Halloweenie! It's a safe and fun time for kids to show off their Halloween costumes while they trick or treat at participating downtown Columbia stores and restaurants.
Boone CountyCelebrates fall with arts, crafts, thousands of pumpkins and a variety of fun activities for the whole family.
Boone CountyLearn about the traditions of the past as you meet cowboys, artisans and tradesmen dressed in 19th century clothing and demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. For all ages.
Boone CountyLive performances of popular holiday scenes staged for onlookers to enjoy in the shop windows of downtown Columbia.
Regional/StatewideFamily oriented event held annually in New Franklin during the chestnut harvest season. Includes live music, displays and sales of Missouri specialty agricultural products, farm tours and cooking demonstrations.
Boone CountyThis annual kite flying day held in Columbia's Cosmo-Bethel Park includes entertainment and demonstrations.
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Joining virtually all other taxing entities in Orleans Parish, the Algiers Levee District rolled its 2012 property tax rate forward Monday night to collect a relatively modest $232,000 windfall from this year's reassessment of property values.
The district's board decided to keep the tax rate at 12.76 mills, rather than dropping it slightly to 12.27 mills to offset an increase in total assessed property in Algiers.
The millage will generate about $2.9 million for the Algiers Levee District, which encompasses the former West Bank portion of the Orleans Levee District. That's up from $2.7 million collected this year.
The owner of a $150,000 home covered by the homestead exemption will pay $95.70 to maintain levees in Algiers.
The Algiers Levee District was formed in 2007 when the state created two regional levee authorities to oversee flood protection on either side of the Mississippi River in the New Orleans area.
Overseen by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West, the Algiers Levee District essentially exists only on paper and is intended to ensure tax dollars collected for levee work in Algiers are spent there in accordance with state law.
Susan Maclay, president of the West Bank regional levee authority, said the board rolled the millage forward to help the Algiers district pay off debts incurred before it split from the Orleans Levee District.
More than half of the Algiers district's property tax revenue goes to pay debts that are set to be retired in 2015.
All of the agencies that receive property tax revenue in New Orleans have set their 2012 tax rates except for the City Council.
All of them except the Orleans Parish School Board have kept their rates the same as this year, rather than reducing them to offset an increase in the total assessed value of property in the city. The City Council is expected to follow suit and roll its rate forward Dec. 1.
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For the past five years, Slidell resident Shane Kellis has been in the fight of his life while waiting his turn to receive a kidney donation.
"I have dialysis three days a week," said Kellis, 35, a father of three. "Before I got sick, I didn't have any idea about donating organs and how it could save someone's life or improve someone's lifestyle. I have been on the list for five years with no transplant, but I am close."
Bouncing in and out of the hospital, Kellis remains hopeful his wait will soon be over, and he encourages everyone to sign up to be an organ donor.
"There are so many people that need organs in our area, both on the north shore and the south shore, and many organs go to waste that could save a person's life or add to the quality of life for someone," he said. "I became sick at 30, and I had no idea about donation. I wasn't educated about the need. It was never personal. You can save people's lives simply by checking 'yes' to organ donation on your driver's license. I have never heard a good reason why not to donate."
Transplant Coordinator Rebecca Guillera, RN, BSN, CCTC, and Dr. Ana Hands, director of Ochsner Transplant Administration, stress that becoming a donor is a simple process, but one with many misconceptions.
"For every person that signs up, you can save up to nine lives and improve the quality of life for up to 50 people," Hands said. "Unfortunately, many people have a lot of misinformation. The biggest myth is the belief that if something happens to you, that doctors will let you die in order to use your organs. That simply is not true. We're in the business of saving lives and keeping people alive."
Another hurdle many doctors face with organ donation comes not before a person dies, but after, according to Hands. "We encourage all people who do decide to be a donor to let their families know. If we come in and the family does not know about it ahead of time, it can cause more grief."
A change of attitude is essential in promoting organ donation, Hands said.
"We want people to look at it as a legacy, something you leave behind," she said.
"People are often afraid that it will change the body. It's not true," Guillera added. "It's a surgery like any other. It will not disfigure the body in any way."
Additionally, Guillera notes that living people also can become living donors through the Ochsner kidney donation program. "There is a large and strong group of people out there who want to do something within their lifetime," she said. "We are always accepting those that do want to donate a kidney and be living organ donors."
Making people aware of organ donation is a mission that Guillera and Hands has taken on for people such as Kellis and many, many more.
"Almost everyone knows someone that needs an organ or who has received a transplant," Hands said. "We want to encourage people to get signed up. You're never too old or too young. It's so easy, and it can help so many."
While Kellis looks back to many aspects of his life that he has lost, he also is looking forward to many years of helping others in the future. "I lost my job of 10 years; my education in drafting is pointless now," he said. "I lost my part-time job as recreational director for the city of Bogalusa. I can't throw ball with my son.
"Now I want to help raise awareness about organ donation. I want to start a foundation to help people going on dialysis and their donor. By becoming a donor, you could save someone else's kid, mother, father. It is so important."
For information or to register to become an organ donor, visit the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, which coordinates donors, recipients and families throughout the state, at www.lopa.org.


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More and more people are making the IPO case for 2007, with a bullish CNBC piece Thursday, and the following factoids from Trimtabs Friday:
... shares outstanding in the U.S. contracted by at least $600 billion this year -- roughly 3.1% of the market's total value, according to TrimTabs.
"The U.S. equity market hasn't shrunk by that much in at least a decade. In 2005, the market contracted by roughly 2% and by less than 0.1% in 2004, TrimTabs estimates. From 1999 through 2003, the market expanded every year. (Percentages are based on the market capitalization of the U.S. equity market at the end of each year.)"


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Love these pants! I am a curvy size 12 and ordered a size L. They were a bit snug on my hips and tush for the first 10 minutes, then they loosened up and fit perfectly. They have a nice hang and feel great. They are called 'Long' but I am 5'9 and they hang perfectly with flats, so it you are taller, they might be too short. I ordered 2 pair for work and will order more for my summer season of outdoor weddings. Cool, comfortable and love the pockets!
- Heidi M - customer
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These pants would have been really cute if they fit! I wanted them to be drapey like the size 2 model they are hanging on. I, on the other hand am a 5'3, curvy size 8. I have a flat tummy, but a round butt. Normally I wear an 8 so I figured the size M would be perfect. Nope. These pants were too tight across my butt! I am thinking of getting the large but not sure if they are worth it...hmmmm...
- Anonymous - customer
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- March 21, 2012
These pants are very cute, casual linen pants. I ordered a medium which is the size I typically order. They are a little baggy, but that was the look I liked in the picture. I bought them for spring so I haven't worn them yet. I'm looking forward to wearing them with a cute tank and pair of sandals.
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I'm glad I read the other reviews and got these in a small originally, even though I forgot I chose small and thought it was a mistake. They were snug, so I ordered the medium, but decided the small was definitely the most flattering. I'm a 4/6 and 5'9" -- haven't worn them yet, but if they loosen up, as another reviewer said they would, that would probably be okay. They are really cute on -- much more flattering than this kind of "drawstring" pant tends to be. My butt looks pretty good for being my sad butt. ;)
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