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JACKSON, MI – Furnaces across Michigan have been working overtime as residents try to stay warm through this winter's arctic blast.
Consumers Energy's residential customers have used 26 percent more natural gas this winter compared to last year.
"That does mean our customers will get higher bills," said Garrick Rochow, vice president of customers operations and quality at Consumers Energy. "We're doing our best to keep them low."
Consumers Energy, which touts itself as having the fourth-largest natural gas system in the country, has been able to cut the cost of the natural gas by purchasing the commodity in the summer – when it costs less – and storing it in the utility's 15 underground storage fields.
As a result, the amount customers pay per unit is down 9 percent from last winter, company officials said during a media conference call Wednesday, Feb. 12.
"We work hard throughout the whole year so we don't pass on price spikes," said Patti Poppe, vice president of customer experience, rates and regulation for Consumers Energy. "We know this extraordinary winter is putting a strain on families."
Consumers Energy is working on ways to help customers manage their bills and save energy this winter, Poppe and Rochow said.
Starting Monday, Feb. 17, the utility will launch its Severe Weather Assistance Team (SWAT) to provide a more personalized service to help customers struggling to pay their bills.
Consumers Energy also is offering discounts on bills for Michigan's homeless shelters through March and matching funds employees raise for Walk for Warmth, which helps Michigan residents who cannot pay heating bills.
"We are not treating this winter as business as usual," Poppe said. "We are working hard to make sure we are ready and prepared to serve customers."
Consumers Energy offers the following tips for customers to save energy this winter:
- Turn down the thermostat. Every degree or two can save 1 to 3 percent on heating bills.
- Keep drapes closed to retain heat when you are not enjoying sunlight.
- Make sure vents are not blocked by furniture.
- Replace furnace filters and conduct annual inspections to ensure efficient operation.
- Turn on a ceiling fan and set it to "low." It will push warm air down and make you more comfortable.
Eligible customers can also apply for the Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE) program. The program gives assistance through paying past-due balances and offering monthly bill credits, tips for energy savings and opportunities for energy-efficiency upgrades.
The program is income-based, ranging from $17,235 for one person up to $59,445 for a household of eight.
Starting Monday, the Severe Weather Assistance Team can be reached at 800-477-5050.

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I'm not saying it's lonely to be a movie critic, but we often find ourselves seated alone in an empty theatre when we're watching new stuff. I know people who say they won't go see anything unless they have at least one other person to go with, but I've always enjoyed having the place to myself.
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It was an interesting weekend to be a movie fan.
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Fun facts: The first-ever Oscar ceremony, held in 1929, ran a brisk 15 minutes. By contrast, the longest was in 2002, clocking in at a monstrous 4 hours and change. As usual, there are things I loved about it and things I didn't. Rather than be snarky or complain, I'll offer a few suggestions on how the organizers might bring the show into the 21st century.
First, a few thoughts on the winners:
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In the five years that I've been doing the Cinema File podcast for OnlineAthens, I've had the honor of meeting and speaking with several incredible people from the film world. Last Friday night, I interviewed Chaz Ebert, wife of the late Chicago Sun-Times movie critic Roger Ebert.
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The Last Unicorn, the classic 1982 animated fantasy film featuring the voices of Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury, and Christopher Lee, plus music and songs by Jimmy Webb and America, has come back to movie theaters in remastered digital print form, with sold-out shows in nine different states.
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How do you get horror fans excited about another remake of a beloved classic film? Let the people who made the original take the reigns.
Producer Sam Raimi wisely chose to not attempt a copy of the movie that launched his career (and made a star out of actor Bruce Campbell). There is no "Ash" in the new "Evil Dead", and according to director Fede Alvarez, there are no computer-generated special effects, either.
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Those who scoffed at three stop motion animated films making my top 10 of the year list are eating cheese right now, because each movie is now an Oscar nominee.
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PARIS — Chris Marker, the influential French filmmaker whose career spanned six decades, has died, France's Culture Ministry confirmed Monday. He was 91.
President Francois Hollande led tributes to the director, whose large body of work includes the 1962 classic "La Jetee" — an award-winning post-apocalyptic movie that's often ranked among the best time-travel films ever made.
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Well, here we are, the end of the second season of "Hannibal." As you well know if you've been watching it, this has been an amazing season for the show. Quite obviously we don't in any way condone cannibalism, but "Hannibal" makes it appear absolutely beautfiul. That doesn't change our mind about partaking of human flesh, but we do love watching Hannibal Lecter do it. Not only does the series look great, but it has some outstandingly compelling acting as well. Watch the season finale tonight and see what happens.
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Tonight, the second completely delectable season of "Hannibal" continues. The series, in case you haven't been paying attention, has been put together in the way that a master chef assembles a complicated dish. Every shot has been composed just so, every costume stitched together in an exacting manner, every bit of set decoration appropriately seasoned. It is a feast for the senses, and not just taste (although, you probably shouldn't be tasting your TV), but sight and sound and smell (seriously, you can sometimes almost smell what's going on). Sample the dish the producers have cooked up tonight, we think you'll enjoy it.
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FBI Agent Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) hunts the most notorious serial killers. Graham is both gifted and cursed with an extraordinary ability: he can think like his prey, seeing what they see and feeling what they feel. What he doesn't know is that his new partner is the most notorious serial killer of all. While pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne) teams Graham with a highly respected psychiatrist - a man with a taste for the criminally minded: Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen). Dr. Lecter tests Graham every step of the way, toying with him and playing a game all his own, while they work to unravel the mystery and catch the killer. Like only Lecter can, he twists Graham's mind, daring him to question everything he knows about others...and himself.


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|Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute
Jan Johnson
This unit is designed to explore the fascinating world of M.T.V. Violent, sexual, confusing video messages bombard the tuned in senses 24 hours a day. How are these suggestive verbal, musical and visual communications effecting the fluctuating emotional rhythms of our youth? It will take years of research to begin to find an answer.
Video is a whole new concept of advertising. Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard and Subliminal Seduction by Wilson Bryan Key have clued us in to many of the manipulative techniques advertisers have used for years. M.T.V. has left out none in their constant hype to sell new and presently popular rock and roll recordings. "Inside M.T.V.", an article in Rolling Stone magazine (12/8/83), tells us in great detail what is going on in this fairly new media: The hypnotic quality of regular T.V. programming is multiplied through the carefully planned out structure. Free of any opposing views, M.T.V. directs its propaganda to a generation that was brought up on T.V. and rock and roll. The senses are constantly charged with visual expressions of fantasy and reality that are indistinguishable from each other.
Videos and pop music are phenomena that relate extremely well to academic subjects. Social studies, sociology and current events are continuously documented in the lyrics and visuals of these media. An excellent example of this is a video recorded by Billy Joel. Goodnight Saigon features photos of the soldiers in Viet Nam during the war. A robotics unit could be presented to a science class and enhanced by many pop songs and videos including She Blinded Me With Science recorded by Thomas Dolby, and Mr. Roboto recorded by Styx.
I feel M.T.V. with its negative potential and strong hold on adolescent interest can be used in a positive way as a learning tool with lots of attention getting "clout".
My unit will be part of a dance curriculum taught at the Conte Arts Magnet. Conte is a unique teaching and learning situation. All of the students in grades 5 through 8 take art courses including visual arts, drama, music and dance along with their academic courses. A preferred art form is chosen by each student to be studied twice a week. These are called arts "choice" classes. The other arts classes are termed "core" classes and continue once a week. This unit will be presented to 8th grade dance "choice" students.
The beauty of the Conte structure is the interaction of the arts as well as the arts with academics wherever possible. In this unit I plan to incorporate the academic elements of creative writing, reading and lyric interpretation. A projected robotics class by one of our science teachers may, in fact, tie in with one of my lesson plans concerning lyric interpretation. I am confident that although my unit is geared toward dance, most parts are adaptable to academics and can be adapted to many different curriculums.
Adolescence is a time of confusion. All of the ongoing emotional and physical changes create unpredictable reactions and mood swings. At this time communication is a key word. Keeping the lines open to parents, teachers and friends creates a healthy atmosphere in which this metamorphosis can take place.
My unit concerns communication. We will discover different ways of communicating and discuss how we interpret incoming messages. Our unpredictable pop culture is presently being formed by the strong messages of the media. Magazine articles and advertisements, movies and most recently video are molding our adolescents. I plan to take a step by step journey through the video process, while using these other media forms to make statements related to communication. We will discuss our reactions to different stimulai. Part of the unit will be spent delving into the motivational research tactics of advertisers. If we are unaware of these manipulative tactics, we are unable to make valid conscious decisions about many aspects of our lives. What clothes we wear, how we smell and how we cut our hair are dictated to us through our wide open communication lines to the media. I plan to question the content of the messages we have been accepting as fact. We will look a little deeper into why we've been accepting and if, in fact, we do agree with these statements. The result will be a more thoughtful consumer process as well as an in-depth study of what we really feel about the messages we hear and how we take them in and react to them.
Each step of this curriculum will give us a little more insight into the making of a video. We will finally create our own. First a song will be chosen. Lyric interpretation and music analysis will set the groundwork. As this is a dance curriculum, choreographic ideas will be the base in developing the theme. Environment will be chosen. Costumes, props and make-up ideas will be tossed around and decided upon. The complete structure of this activity is explained in detail as step seven, the final step of my unit.
Creation of our video will involve many hours of preparation, performance and final editing. It will be in a constant state of flux and will require concentration and patience on the part of the students. Video knowledge is essential and, of course, access to video equipment. I plan to work with a camera person who will be present throughout the planning stages of this project.
The completed video will be shown to other students of Conte. At this assembly, the dance students will share the experiences they have had throughout the course—the ultimate communication activity! All of our taping attempts will have been kept for documentation of the process and if we feel it will enhance our presentation, out-takes and process revealing footage will be shown. This will be the students' opportunity to evaluate, summarize and verbalize their experience. Showing their video will be the "grande finale".
The following are my objectives:
As a note, I would like to mention an aspect of one activity that I feel may be especially interesting. In step three of this unit questionnaires relating to certain videos will be distributed. Students will be asked whether they feel that lyrics, music or visuals was the strongest component and communicated the message best. The answers to this activity can assist us as teachers to tune particular students in to classroom studies better by understanding what motivational tools he or she responds to best. A student attuned to lyrics would possibly respond better to concrete verbal communication, while one who responds better to music would seem to relate better to more abstract communications and explanations. The visually oriented student would possibly respond better to dynamic visual learning materials.
- 1. To turn the potentially negative force of video into a positive learning tool.
- 2. To de-mystify the process of making a video, therefore taking away some of the magic that draws attention to the "tube" so many hours a day. The result will be the development of a critical relationship of creator rather than consumer.
- 3. To develop an awareness of media tactics that are being used to influence us in what we buy, what we wear and what we watch at the movies and on T.V.
- 4. To expand student awareness of incoming messages so they can consciously sort through, developing their communication skills.
- 5. To extend the concept of communication by exploring various methods. Speaking, writing, moving, acting and dancing will be experienced as interchangeable alternatives.
- 6. To incorporate academics into the dance curriculum. These will include creative writing, reading and lyric interpretation and evaluation.
The more I envisioned this concept the more I felt that an entire unit could be developed around it. Rather than place unrelated activities into my already organized materials, I prefer to simply present the concept: Structuring a project that would reveal the stimulus that motivates each individual student most efficiently. This would enable the teachers to pinpoint motivational needs that, if nurtured, would create a more thorough absorption of knowledge within the classroom.
I have broken my unit into seven steps. Because each step contributes to the cohesive developmental process, I chose to include all of the information as concisely and completely as possible.
STEP ONE will build an awareness of verbal message communication. We will look closely at what is being said to us through the familiar verbal images of song lyrics.
Body Language by Queen says "Don't talk, give me your body."1 Stevie Nicks tells us "I have many times run away. Oh, I have never known the words . . . " in If Anyone Falls.2 Mr. Roboto by Styx tells us "Machines save lives, machines de-humanize."3 On a humorous note, Thomas Dolby says "When I'm dancing close to her I can smell the chemicals" in She Blinded Me With Science.4 Songs of the '80s contain messages that cover every aspect of the times. All of the lyrics I have chosen for this unit concern communication and the age of computers, robots and video.
Discussions of these lyrics will include expressions of the theme and its method of presentation. Questions will be presented to the class to be debated:
One or two of the songs discussed will be chosen for a homework assignment. Students will be asked to write lyrics that communicate identical messages or follow the same theme. These papers will be shared in the following class. Related writings by poets and songwriters will be encouraged and shared.
- 1. What is the message of the song?
- 2. Do you agree with the message? Why? Why not?
- 3. How do you feel about the way it was presented?
- 4. Could it have been said better? How?
One class will be spent improvising movement to the lyrics of the songs we have studied together. This activity is done line by line. For example, I would read the first line and they would react to it. As they continue moving, I would begin reading the second line and they would react to that. Next, I will play the recording of the song as they improvise again. Then we will discuss the beat, rhythm and melody and how they influence the mood and help interpret the lyrics.
STEP TWO will concern static visual or graphic communications. The first activity will begin with the observation of magazine advertisements. Students will be asked to choose the one ad that they like the most, cut it out and mount it on construction paper.
An open discussion will follow.
- 1. Alongside of the clipping or on the back, list all of the reasons you think you were drawn to this particular ad.
- 2. Share the results.
- 3. A lecture based on The Hidden Persuaders will follow up on the student findings. Specifically, I will be using chapters 3, 5 and 8. These chapters cover motivational research techniques, self images and sexual overtones.
- 4. Develop the graphics into dynamic (movement oriented) presentations. The students will be asked:
- ____A. If you wanted to sell this product on T.V., how would you do it?
- ____B. Using groups of two or three and using movement, dialogue and dance if possible, present a 30-60 second skit promoting your product. Keep in mind the discussion we have just had on persuasion techniques.
- ____C. Present your skit to the group.
As a final activity, taking the static visual to the dynamic visual, I plan to videotape the best skits. We will play them back and discuss the following:
The ads should be retaped a few different ways keeping all of the footage for documentation of the process.
- 1. Dimension, camera angles and dynamics.
- 2. Ways of making presentations more understandable, interesting and eyecatching.
STEP THREE goes deeper into the research aspect of the video process. Two videos that are currently being shown on M.T.V. will be brought in. Each three minute tape will be shown three or four times for full absorption of the material. The following form will be given out to be completed after each video.
- A. What do you feel is the strongest aspect of this video—lyrics? Music? Visual? Using # 1 for strongest and # 3 for weakest, number the columns accordingly.
- B. In each column write in detail what you feel made it weak or strong.
- C. Which aspect of the video did you relate to best? In that column tell me why it appealed to you most.
A discussion will follow each tape viewing and questionnaire completion.
After the three videos have been thoroughly discussed, the structure of M.T.V. will be explained as well as the basic structure and purpose of videos. For this class reference materials will include Rolling Stone, People and Time magazines noted in my bibliography.
- 1. Was the strongest feature of the video: lyrics, music or visual (movement, story line and special effects).
- 2. What constructive criticisms do you have?
- 3. How could it be improved?
- 4. Do you see "Hidden Persuader" techniques being used?
- STEP FOUR will decipher how the players are presented in video. Three videos will be presented. The following format will be followed for each one:
- 1. Printed lyric sheets will be passed out to be discussed in advance of the video showing.
- 2. The video will be shown three or four times for full absorption of material.
- 3. Questionnaires will be passed out.
- ____A. How were the females represented?
- ________What does this communicate to you?
- ____B. How were the males represented?
- ________What does this communicate to you?
- ____C. How were the children portrayed?
- ________What does this communicate to you?
- ____D. Were there any adults represented?
- ________How? What does this communicate to you?
- ____E. How were costumes and make-up used?
- ________What does this communicate to you?
- 4. Follow-up discussions will summarize our thoughts.
STEP FIVE is the showing and discussion of the hour long video The Making of Thriller by Michael Jackson. This special video contains footage of make-up procedures and the choreographic process. Michael Peters, Jackson's choreographer, is featured and introduced the dance element to our video exposure. I will share articles on Peters from People and Focus magazines that I have noted in my bibliography. From this point on, dance will be an integral part of each video study and dance critiquing will become an important part of our procedure.
In STEP SIX the class will be asked to make a list of dance-packed videos. Maniac, of Flashdance fame, recorded by Michael Sembello and Footloose, another movie soundtrack, recorded by Kenny Loggins, are two of the current tapes with extensive dance sequences. Party Train, by the Gap Band, includes break dance as many up and coming videos do. The most popular videos will be brought in for observation and discussion.
STEP SEVEN is the creation of our own video. Keeping in mind that special effects are something we have limited access to, we will have to use our own creative methods to make the video stimulating. The base of our video will be a currently popular song chosen by the group. My only stipulation is the use of strong dance influence. The following format will be used.
- A. How is dance used?
- B. What does the dancing suggest that couldn't have been expressed in another way?
- C. Give a critical evaluation of the dancers and the choreography.
- D. Is the costuming appropriate? Is the make-up appropriate?
- E. Is dance, in this instance, a positive or negative force?
This is the most involved video procedure I have ever undertaken. It will be a learning process for all of us as we go along. In preparation, I plan to take a workshop at Storer Cable of New Haven. After completing the six week introduction to video equipment and techniques I will receive a certificate which will give me access to equipment rental and editing facilities. This connection will be the necessary link between an hour of footage and our finishes three minute tape.
- 1. Choose a song. Interpret the lyrics and discuss musical qualities.
- 2. Consider where and how dance could be used.
- 3. Discuss the story line. Remember that three minutes is not a long time. Be concise and to the point.
- 4. What atmosphere are you trying to create? Where will the taping take place to best produce this atmosphere? Is it workable for the video equipment?
- 5. Choreograph the dance segments in the selected space in which they are to be performed.
- 6. Discuss make-up, costumes and props. Prepare them.
- 7. Begin rehearsals. Carefully plan each step of the filming sequence.
- 8. Film the video.
- 1. Body Language—Recorded by Queen, Queen Music, Ltd., 1982.
- 2. If Anyone Falls—Recorded by Stevie Nicks, Welsh Witch Music (BMI), Sweet Talk Music (ASCAP), and Three Hearts Music (ASCAP), 1982.
- 3. Mr. Roboto—Recorded by Styx, Stygian Songs, 1983.
- 4. She Blinded Me With Science—Recorded by Thomas Dolby, Street Music, Limited/Scale Music & Sound Hits, Limited, 1982.
Key, Wilson Bryan. Subliminal Seduction. Signet, 1973.
Packard, Vance. The Hidden Persuaders. Washington Square Press, 1957, 1980.
Platinum '84 Songbook Of The Superstars. Warner Bros. Publications, Inc., 1984.
Adams, Bryan and Vallance, Jim. Don't Let Him Know. Recorded by Prism, Irving Music, Inc. & Adams Communications, Inc. & Calypso Toonz (PROC), 1981.
Ant, Adam and Pirroni, Marco. Desperate But Not Serious. Recorded by Adam Ant, Jobete Music Company, Inc. and Black Bull Music, Inc., 1976.
Butler, Chris. I Know What Boys Like. Recorded by The Waitresses, Merovingian Music/CRI CRI Music, 1980.
Cronin, Kevin. The Key. Recorded by REO Speedwagon, Fate Music, 1982.
Curnin, Cyril. One Thing Leads To Another. Recorded by The Fixx, EMI Music Publishing, Ltd., 1982.
DeYoung, Dennis. Mr. Roboto. Recorded by Styx, Stygian Songs, 1983.
Dolby, Thomas and Kerr, Joe. She Blinded Me With Science. Recorded by Thomas Dolby, Street Music Limited/Scale Music & Sound Hits, Limited, 1982.
Fogelberg, Daniel. Heart Hotels. Recorded by Dan Fogelberg, Hickory Grove Music, 1979.
Hazard, Robert. Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Recorded by Cyndi Lauper, Heroic Music (ASCAP), 1979.
Joel, Billy. Goodnight Saigon. Recorded by Billy Joel, Joel Songs. All rights administered by CBS Songs, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. 1981.
Joel, Billy. Leave A Tender Moment Alone. Recorded by Billy Joel, CBS, Inc., Columbia Records, 51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY, 1983.
May/Taylor. Machines (or 'Back To Humans'). Recorded by Queen, Raincloud Productions, Limited, 1984.
Mellencamp, John Cougar. Hand To Hold On To. Recorded by John Cougar, Riva Music, Ltd., 1982.
Mercury, Freddie. Body Language. Recorded by Queen, Queen Music, Ltd., 1982.
Nicks, Stevie and Stewart, Sandy. If Anyone Falls. Recorded by Stevie Nicks, Welsh Witch Music (BMI), Sweet Talk Music (ASCAP), & Three Hearts Music (ASCAP), 1982.
Parker, Ray, Jr. Up Front. Recorded by Diana Ross, Raydiola Music, 1983, 1984.
Steinman, Jim. Read 'Em and Weep. Recorded by Barry Manilow, Edward B. Marks Music Company/Neverland Music Publishing Co./Peg Music Co., 1981.
Taylor. Radio Ga Ga. Recorded by Queen, Raincloud Productions, Limited, 1984.
Twilley, Dwight. Girls. Recorded by Dwight Twilley Dionnio Music. Administered by Bug Music, 1984.
People Weekly. Time, Inc., 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010, 12/26/83.
Right On! Focus. D.S. Magazines, Inc., Cresskill, NJ 07626, Fall, 1984.
Rolling Stone Magazine. Straight Arrow Publishers, Issue # 410, 12/8/83.
Song Hits Special Magazine. Charleton Publications, Inc., Derby, CT 06418, Fall, 1984.
Time Magazine. "Sing A Song of Seeing". Time, Inc., 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010, 12/26/83.
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Fifty runners and a number of walkers took to the trail for the third annual Terry Badlands Trail Run on Saturday, July 9.
First-place honors in the 10K went to serious high school runners from Terry and West Plains, Mo. Layne Lantis, 16, of Terry fought for first place in the men's 10K with a time of 39:49, narrowly beating out Matt Keltgen, also 16, of Glendive. In the women's 10K, Carly Shannon of West Plains, Mo. took first with a time of 41:44. Other age group winners included Anton Veverka of Richey, Lisa Holding Eagle of Dickinson, N.D., Greg Treible of Forsyth, Lindy Troy of Glendive, Greg Shannon of West Plains, Mo. and Tim Brown of Glendive.
In the 5K, overall winners were Mike Backes of Miles City with a time of 21:00 and Caitlin Lantis, 14, of Terry, with a time of 23:35. Age group winners were Chris Austin of Miles City, Mike Mintz, also of Miles City, Lorelei Nielsen of Glendive, Jason Amundsen of Glendive, Amber Murr of Terry, Stephanie Frame of Glendive, Dave Wunker of Miles City and Jo Ridgeway of Miles City, who actually bicycled down for the event.
A Special award also went to Camille Poncin, 3, of Pray, Mont. for first place in the fun run. The fun run/walk was not timed.
It was a beautiful day, and organizers Ryan Ragsdale and Amanda Breitbach were pleased with the turnout and the weather. After two prior years of rain the night before or morning of the race, runners this year were able to run the full distance on the Calypso Trail.
"It was a great day, and we want to thank everyone who came out," said Breitbach. "The most competitive age group by far was for under 18 runners, and we owe special thanks to our area coaches who recruited for us and brought their kids to the race. They always help us make this a success."
The event raised more than $500 for the Prairie County Economic Development Council's Terry Badlands trail mapping project.
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Conergy's Q1 financials reflect restructuring progress15. May 2012 | Industry & Suppliers, Markets & Trends | By: Becky Stuart
Germany-based Conergy AG has seen a number of financial improvements in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012. It attributes the success to its restructuring program. Despite lower sales, due to declining prices, EBIT and net cash flow have shown positive progress.
Following production closures at its Frankfurt (Oder) facility last September, which involved the loss of 300 jobs, and poor 2011 financial figures, Conergy is finally stepping up its game. While Q1 2012 sales were negatively affected by the continuation of falling module prices – they were said to be 40 percent lower year-on-year – the photovoltaic company has seen overall improvements.
In Q1 2012, the company's sales were €98 million, down from €163 million in Q1 2011. Shipments also fell from 80 megawatts (MW) in Q1 2011, to 70 MW in Q1 2012. "Shipments increased in the German market as well as in the Asian and American growth markets. In Europe, however, volumes decreased, leading to an overall decline of shipments," it explained in a statement released.
Overall, it says Q1 2012 sales in Europe amounted to €65 million, compared to a €121 million in Q1 2011. The financial and debt crisis, and a poor access to credit were cited as the main reasons.
In terms of gross profit margin, Conergy said it remained stable from Q1 2011, to Q1 2012, at 21 percent. EBITDA, meanwhile, improved from €-12 million in Q1 2011, to €-8 million in Q1 2012. EBIT also increased, from €-18 million to €-12 million in the same period, as did net loss, which went from €-22 million to €-15 million.
Continuing the positive news, Conergy said it achieved a net cash flow of €5 million in Q1 2012, significantly up from €-57 million in Q1 2011. This represents the first time that it generated a positive net cash flow, since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2005.
"Subsidy discussions in Europe as well as the ongoing debt crisis have impacted our sales in the first quarter," commented CEO, Philip Comberg. "The second quarter has started well, and compared to the start of the year we can see a positive development of shipments and sales. Thanks to the effects from the restructuring measures we are right on track and are cautiously optimistic, that we can achieve the goals we have set."
For 2012, Conergy's management predicts lower year-on-year sales and a low, positive, EBITDA.
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NILES – Betty Ann Sullivan, 84, passed away Saturday morning, April 5, 2014, at the Manor at Autumn Hills, surrounded by her loving family and following a brief illness.
She was born May 16, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of Henry L. and Helen S. Lasky.
After graduating from Niles McKinley High School in 1947, Betty married her husband, Bill, on June 19, 1948 and together they had three children.
She worked for the A&P Grocery Company, the Paper Back Shack and finally in the office of Dr. S. Yumang.
One of Betty's greatest joys was being involved in the activities of her children and grandchildren.
She was a member of St. Stephen Church where she served as an Eucharistic minister, Trumbull Memorial Hospital and Hillside Rehabilitation Center. She was also a member of the Niles Catholic Womens Club.
Betty was a longtime fan of the Niles Red Dragons, the Akron Zips, the University of Notre Dame and all Cleveland sports teams.
Betty will be deeply missed by her daughter, Judy Jones and husband, Bill of Cortland; her son, Bill Sullivan and wife Barbara of Niles; and her son, Bob Sullivan and Mary Sullivan of Sylvania. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kelly (Brad) Byanski, Billy (Megan) Sullivan, Erin Sullivan and Katie Sullivan; and one great-grandson, Dane Byanski.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill who died April 1, 2008; sister, Doris Music; brother, Thomas Lasky; nephew, Joel; and longtime friend, Mary Blair.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen Church. The Rev. Thomas Kraszewski will be the celebrant.
Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
Betty's family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley and the Manor at Autumn Hills for their wonderful care.
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St. Tammany Parish Coroner Peter Galvan - who declined interviews and refused to go before the Parish Council to answer questions as controversy swirled around him throughout the year - is scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate on Wednesday. Galvan is set to make his initial court appearance at 2 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan and enter a plea to conspiracy to commit theft of property from a municipal institution receiving federal funds.
Galvan, who will resign office effective Friday, was charged last week in a bill of information with conspiring with two others to steal money from the coroner's office.The two others were not named in the bill.
Galvan was not entitled to annual or sick leave, but with the assistance of another coroner's office employee, he received yearly payments for unused annual and sick leave totaling $111,376 over a five-year period, according to the Justice Department.
Galvan, a physician, individually contracted with the city of Slidell to provide medical services for inmates of the Slidell jail. Another employee of the coroner's office serviced this contract while being paid by the coroner's office, authorities said.
The bill of information charges that the coroner's office employee was paid at least $50,000 in public money to fulfill Galvan's personal contract.
Additionally, Galvan conspired with an employee of the coroner's office to purchase a $9,170 generator for the coroner's personal vessel, a life raft and life jackets valued at $4,841 for his personal vessel, and a global positioning satellite valued at $2,395 for his personal use, all with coroner's office funds.
Finally, the bill of information alleges that Galvan used his coroner's office credit card to buy meals and other personal items totaling $15,606, which were unrelated to the office's business.
Meanwhile, Wednesday's scheduled court hearing in Covington regarding two lawsuits involving St. Tammany Parish government and the coroner's office has been postponed without a new date, parish government spokesman Ronnie Simpson said. Judge William Knight of the 22nd Judicial District Court had been scheduled to hear arguments over the validity of the new state law that turned over financial control of the coroner's office to St. Tammany government.
That legal fight has cost the taxpayers quite a bit of money. Through August, the coroner's office had spent more than $700,000 in 2013 in legal fees for that battle and to address the federal and state investigations into the office.
What is to become of that legal fight now that Galvan has said he will resign his office could not immediately be determined. At a news conference parish officials held last Friday to address the charges against Galvan and his imminent resignation, St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister said she did not yet have an answer for what will happen.


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In two months, the receiver could be wearing a Browns uniform at training camp.
That depends on the discipline Stallworth receives from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and whether the Browns would welcome him back.
Goodell's authority on these personal conduct matters is vast and the guidelines for discipline are purposely vague. Goodell has levied suspensions for as short as two games and as long as indefinitely.
"It will be reviewed under our policies," Greg Aiello, NFL senior vice president of public relations, wrote in an e-mail.
St. Louis Rams defensive end Leonard Little was suspended for eight games in 1998 after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a fatal drunk driving accident and serving 90 days in jail. Former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue imposed the suspension.
In his nearly three years as commissioner, Goodell has been much tougher on players who violate league conduct policies than Tagliabue.
"It is consistently one of the primary considerations that the commissioner has undertaken in the past in connection with the personal conduct policy -- the extent to which the young men take personal responsibility for their conduct," Cornwell said in a telephone interview. "[Tuesday] the court, as well as the prosecution, focused specifically on the extent to which Donte and his family have guided this process with the view that he would take responsibility for what occurred and I think that is likely to resonate with commissioner Goodell."
Terms of the plea deal approved by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy include two years of house arrest after his release from jail and eight years on probation. Stallworth also must undergo drug and alcohol testing, must perform 1,000 hours of community service and will have a lifetime suspension of his driver's license with a chance that limited driving privileges could be restored in five years.
A key to the plea arrangement was reaching a financial settlement with the family of Reyes. Terms are confidential.
Stallworth's blood-alcohol level was .126 at the time of the accident. Another factor for Goodell to consider is that this apparently was Stallworth's second violation of the league substance-abuse policy. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported two years ago that Stallworth had a prior violation.
Goodell is expected to rule on Stallworth's case before the start of training camp, which is expected to begin in late July or early August.
The next issue is whether the Browns want to bring Stallworth back.
In a statement released by the Browns, General Manager George Kokinis said: "The Browns are very conscious of the seriousness of the charges to which Donte Stallworth [pleaded] guilty [Tuesday]. We are continuing to evaluate the situation and will make the decisions that we believe are in the best interest of the Cleveland Browns."
Cornwell said he would not predict what the club might do, but he termed the team's relationship with Stallworth "strong."
"The only thing I can do is form an opinion based on my communications primarily with George [Kokinis, general manager]," Cornwell said in a telephone interview. "And thus far we've been able to work well together and they've been very accommodating of our various requests to allow Donte to remain [in south Florida] and to focus on the issue here.
"From my experience, the relationship is not only strong, but, frankly we're grateful for the way they've allowed us to manage this process."
The Browns conceivably could release Stallworth, but that is doubtful. Cutting him would result in a hit of approximately $7.6 million on their 2009 salary cap. A suspension would have no effect on the salary cap.
Also, the Browns have chosen not to try to recoup a $4.5 million roster bonus earned by Stallworth on March 13, the day before the accident.
In fact, they paid the first installment of $2.25 million, which was due on May 15. Another $2.25 million installment is due on January 15, according to a copy of Stallworth's contract. The roster bonus was guaranteed on March 13 -- no matter what happens after that date.
Stallworth also is guaranteed a bonus of more than $23,000 for every game in 2009 in which he is on the game-day roster. That bonus maxes out at $350,000 over 16 games.
Cornwell said Stallworth has been working out to assure he'll be physically ready to go when cleared to return to the field.
"Yesterday at dinner he was complaining that his hamstring was too tight because he was out running hills with Frank Gore, Fred Taylor and Plax [Plaxico Burress]. So he's been working out," Cornwell said.
Another ex-Jet: The Browns added another former Jet.
They picked up linebacker Blake Costanzo off waivers from the Buffalo Bills. Costanzo entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Jets in 2006 but never played a game for New York.
He played in all 16 games as a reserve with Buffalo last season, and he led the Bills with 26 special teams tackles, in addition to recording a pair of forced fumbles.


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Pune: Pune FC added winger Jovel Martins to their line-up, making him the second new signing of the 2013-14 season. The 22-year-old left-footer from Curtorim, South Goa, adds alongside forward Prakash Thorat to Pune FC's process of building a young squad.
Chirag Tanna, Pune FC Head Operations, said: "Pune FC welcomes Jovel on board. I am sure his age syncs with our objectives of building a youthful and exciting side for the season. I wish him all the best during his stint with us."
Jovel said: "I am happy to be handed this opportunity. I believe hard work pays and I am one who is willing to stretch the distance. I am excited on my first opportunity to play outside Goa. I thank all at Pune FC for the trust they have in me."
Jovel began his senior professional career at Sporting Clube de Goa after spending considerable time with the Goan side as a junior. In fact, he made it to the Senior team in the 2010-11 season, when the Goans earned promotion to the I-League.
After making few appearances in his debut season, Jovel broke into the starting line-up in the beginning of the 2011-12 season. A string of impressive performances on the left-flank in the early competitions leading up to the I-League helped him cement his place.
In his debut top-flight season, Jovel featured 16 times to help side finish in eighth place. The pacy winger continued to put in consistent performances in the following season (2012-13), which enabled him regularly feature on the left-flank as an attacker and defender respectively.
Jovel becomes the sixth Goan player to feature for Pune FC in the top-flight after defenders Caitano Costa (2008-Current), Selwyn Fernandes (2009-11); midfielders Godwin Franco (2009-10), Velito Cruz (2010-11) and Velington Rocha (2012-Current). The winger thus joins statemates Costa and Rocha at Pune FC for the season.


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Just weeks after being taken off formal probation, Lindsay Lohan is hard at work on her comeback. The 25-year-old actress appears on "Glee" next month and after that she'll be playing the role of a lifetime.
Lohan will be portraying silver screen icon Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming Lifetime movie titled "Liz & Dick," a TV film based on Taylor's romance with Richard Burton.
"I have always admired and had enormous respect for Elizabeth Taylor," Lohan said in a statement. "She was not only an incredible actress but an amazing woman as well. I am very honored to have been asked to play this role."
Rumors that LiLo would be cast in the movie have been buzzing for months, but Lifetime confirmed the news Monday. Production will begin in Los Angeles on June 4, according to E! News.
"We have wanted Lindsay from day one," executive producer Larry Thompson told E! News. "She had a lot in her life that was going on. We needed to give her time to take care of her business, and while we negotiated the deal for her we prayed for her—and wonderfully she has behaved. She's cleared herself and we're ready to start this movie."The New York Times reports Lifetime compared Taylor to Lohan as being someone who spent her life "swarmed by paparazzi" and noted that her and Burton's "love affair was played out entirely in front of the global press." Taylor, who died in 2011, won two Academy Awards but was known just as well for her many marriages (Burton was her fourth and fifth husband) as for her acting.
"We truly feel that Lindsay Lohan is perfect for Elizabeth Taylor for our movie... I think Lindsay—who is very gifted—deserved another chance," Thompson continued. "We never, of three pages of 'what if's' in the negotiation, there never was 'what if she can't act.' We know she can act."
"Liz & Dick" will be Lohan's first leading role since 2009's direct-to-DVD "Labor Pains." The former "Mean Girls" star has had trouble getting steady work the past few years as she was in and out of jail, rehab, court-ordered community service and counseling.
A judge ended her supervised probation on March 29, but Lohan will remain on informal probation until May 2014 for taking a necklace without permission last year.
"You need to live your life in a more mature way, stop the nightclubbing and focus on your work," Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner said.
The troubled actress hosted a highly-rated episode of "Saturday Night Live" last month to mixed reviews, but her career could be getting back on track. She'll be playing herself as a singing competition judge on the May 15 season finale of "Glee," and then appear in the lead role of the Liz Taylor biopic when it airs on Lifetime in October.


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Heath's backside 360 was so fast, it didn't even show up in this photo.
In advance celebration of his 29th birthday (which is today, September 5), Emerica pro Heath Kirchart backside 360'd the Mini-Mega Ramp at the Downtown Showdown contest on Sunday, September 3, 2006 to enthusiastic applause, eighth place on that obstacle, and a whopping $50 in prize money.
After laboring so hard over the long Labor Day weekend for such a great big pot o' booty and the resultant mass exposure, Heath is taking time off today to relax and look forward to his assured increase in board and shoe sales. That's how it all works, right? Congratulations, Mr. Heath! Rake it in!


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March 19, 2013A regular meeting of the Planning Commission for the City of San Ramon was called to order by Chair Viers at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in the Council Chambers 2222 Camino Ramon, San Ramon.
Present: Commissioners; Benedetti, Kerger, Sachs, Vice Chair Wallis, Chair Viers
Absent: None
Staff: Phil Wong, Planning Director; Debbie Chamberlain, Division Manager; Lauren Barr; Senior Planner; Cindy Yee, Associate Planner; Shinei Tsukamoto, Associate Planner; Ryan Driscoll; Assistant Planner; Bob Saxe, Interim City Attorney; Luisa Amerigo, Recording Secretary.
Audience: 16
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: At this time, those in the audience are encouraged to address the Planning Commission on any item not already included in tonight's agenda. If possible, comments should not exceed five (5) minutes.
6.1 Minutes from the March 5, 2013 meeting. Approved.
7. CONTINUED ITEMS AFTER CLOSING OF PUBLIC HEARING –None-
Associate Planner Shinei Tsukamoto, gave a brief PowerPoint and stated that the intent of this public hearing is to allow for additional public input on the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance for the City of San Ramon, and to finalize the draft text amendment prior to recommending to the City Council for approval.
Audio at # 8-22 Beekeeping
Darryl Young San Ramon resident – Stated that he feels that raising bees is reasonable under certain conditions that all potential beekeepers ask permission from their neighbors. Also setting a minimum setback and separation between properties with hives.
Commissioner Kerger asked Mr. Young how far a beekeeper should go to ask for permission. Mr. Young replied one house distance.
Peter Schumacher San Ramon resident – Stated he would like to be able to keep beehives on his property and currently has to drive out to the Tassajara Valley to take care of them. In the last few years, there has been an increase in popularity in beekeeping.
Douglas Graves San Ramon resident – Stated that having a beehive in your backyard will help you learn about natural history. Bees also pollinate flowers and vegetable gardens.
Tom Locker San Ramon resident – Stated he is in favor of beekeeping and would like to practice beekeeping. Mr. Locker added that bees are not a nuisance and are not dangerous.
Commissioner Sachs stated that public safety is important and in the past we have had no complaints from citizens. Commissioner Sachs proposed that we look at 6,000.sq ft. for one year and if any revisions need to be made, the Planning Commission can recommend modifications accordingly.
Commissioner Benedetti stated that she has concerns that the maintenance of beehives could become a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood and can provisions be added.
Chair Viers asked Interim City Attorney Bob Saxe for clarification.
City Attorney Saxe stated that not every violation of a Use Permit or a requirement of the Zoning Ordinance is a nuisance and that a nuisance is considered as a separate issue.
Commissioner Kerger commented that provisions can be added and ordinances changed at any time. Commissioner Kerger supported Commissioner Sachs for decreasing the minimum lot size to make the beekeeping accessible to more residents.
Vice Chair Wallis asked Interim City Attorney Saxe if an ordinance is passed permitting beekeeping, and in two years, we decide that it is not working would the people who have established beehives when the ordinance was in effect be grandfathered in.
Interim City Attorney Saxe replied yes and to remove an established beehives any proposed revocation would have to be based on public health and safety reasons.
Vice Chair Wallis stated that bees are a commercial venture, which can be used for personal enjoyment however, bees will travel onto other people's property. Vice Chair Wallis commented that he recognizes that beekeeping as a useful function, but beekeeping is an agriculture use and this area is not agriculture area.
Furthermore, Vice Chair Wallis added that he is against beekeeping and if the Planning Commission decides to include the recommend Zoning Ordinance to the City Council to allow beekeeping in San Ramon that the Zoning Ordinance that staff, has drafted is an appropriate one.
Commissioner Sachs stated that he does not believe that beekeeping will be a danger to the community and that the Planning Commission should discuss a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq. ft.
Commissioner Benedetti commented that additional safeguards be added to the Zoning Ordinance such as provisions that no disturbances to residents that are adjourning the parcel where the beehives are located and consider having the beehives registered within 30 days of establishment.
Chair Viers stated that he is opposed to any Ordinance that would require permission from neighbors and if your neighbor has a beehive it will have to be disclosed if you plan on selling your property and he does not support the 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size.
Vice Chair Wallis suggested, that one motion be taken on beekeeping and after discussion among the Planning Commission to adopt the Zoning Ordinance as proposed.
Audio at # 1:41 Vote on Raising of Chickens
Commissioner Benedetti asked if language can be added to section C-1 to specifically prohibits chicken coops be located in the side yard because at the last meeting chicken coops were only allowed in the rear yard and not side yard.
Commissioner Benedetti added her concerns about nuisance, sanitary conditions, free of offensive odors, and the slaughter of chickens and asked that a recommendation be made to the City Council that they develop provisions to expand on the animal nuisances in the Municipal Code.
Vice Chair Wallis stated that chickens are agriculture animals and belong in a barn and supported Commissioner Benedetti proposal to amend the Municipal Code to address her concern.
Chair Viers stated that chickens are barn animals and should not be considered as pets and is not in favor.
Vote on Minor Revisions and Clarifications to the Zoning Ordinance
It was moved by Planning Commissioner Sachs and seconded by Planning Commissioner Benedetti that the Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 03-13 a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of San Ramon recommending the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (TA 13-410-001) addressing various activities within residentially zoned properties removing the proposed provisions for bee keeping and other minor revisions and clarifications of the zoning ordinance.
Shinei Tsukamoto Associate Planner gave a Power Point Presentation and stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a Minor Use Permit to increase the capacity of the existing school-age day care facility from 50 children to 160 children and to expand the facility to include classrooms 17 and 21 on the Golden View Elementary School campus, in addition to the originally approved modular building.Audio at # 0.03
Commissioner Sachs commented that there is going to be more traffic above that identified in the traffic study.
Commissioner Benedetti asked how many parking spaces are required for the existing day care facility with 50 students. Mr. Tsukamoto replied 68 are required based on the Zoning Ordinance standard.Chair Viers asked if the current structures for the day care facility and the school would remain. Mr. Tsukamoto replied yes that there would be no physical change to the existing school facility. Chair Viers asked for clarification in the 10% reduction in traffic. Mr. Tsukamoto replied that approximately 50 children would be dropped off at the day care center before the start of the school, which would be about 10 % of the total number of children enrolled at the Elementary School.
Commissioner Kerger commented that the Fire Department revised the occupancy rate for day care facilities from 35 sq. ft. per child to 20 sq. ft. and that according to the Department of Social Services, they require 35 sq. ft. per child, and she asked why the number was reduced.
Jim Larson President of the Growing Room Day Care Facility – stated that the occupancy rate of 35 sq. ft. per child is still intact for child day care facilities in general expect when you are an onsite childcare at elementary schools, the occupancy rate is reduced to 20 sq. ft. per child. The Fire District determines the occupancy rate.
Commissioner Kerger asked how many children are currently enrolled. Mr. Larson replied 50.
Commissioner Sachs asked what are the procedures for drop-off and pick-up are. Mr. Larson replied that each parent has to sign in and out when dropping off or picking up.
Commissioner Benedetti asked with the 79 parking spaces currently at the elementary school how many open parking spaces are there for the parents to park. Mr. Tsukamoto replied that parking lot D is the closet location which has about 6-8 parking spaces.
Vice Chair Wallis asked about the traffic pattern if there is a difference with children in day care as opposed to children going to school.
Mr. Larson replied that by parents dropping off their children early helps relieve the traffic backing up on Canyon Crest Drive.
Ms. Chamberlain, Planning Services Manager added that children that are being dropped off at the school bell times normally will go directly to class and not the onsite daycare.
Chair Viers asked if the two separate facilities, the original building and the additional classrooms, would change the traffic pattern. Mr. Larson replied no. The children are walked from the main building to the classrooms.
Commissioner Sachs asked about the Parking and Circulation Analysis and feels that increasing the capacity to 160 children will cause traffic impacts and was not clear on how it would reduce the flow of traffic.
Deborah Fehr, Associate Traffic Engineer referred the Planning Commission to page 14 of the Traffic Analysis which showed the parking lot usage throughout the day conducted by the consultant.
Chair Viers opened the public comment period.
Eddie Arano San Ramon – Stated that he is concerned about the traffic impacts with the increase to 160 children. Mr. Arano indicated that the traffic increased noticeably when the School District discontinued the bus service and added that the traffic on Canyon Crest Drive is already impacted and increasing the amount of children will only add to the traffic.
Commissioner Sachs stated that he is supportive of day cares but he is in favor of reducing the number of children to a more agreeable number where the applicant can build up to 160.
Commissioner Kerger agreed with Commissioner Sachs on the reduction of children and the applicant can return to the Planning Commission for an increase.
Vice Chair Wallis asked if the permit is granted for 120 children and the applicant returns to ask for an increase to 160 children is this process done through the Zoning Administrator.
Ms. Chamberlain replied yes, and that the applicant will need to file a new application. Once deemed complete, a 10-day notice is sent to the surrounding neighbors to inform them that the City intends to approve the application unless someone requests, in writing, a public hearing within 10-days. If a public hearing is requested a new notice will be sent to the neighbors to give them an opportunity to provide their testimony at a public hearing held by the Zoning Administrator, and that decision is appealable to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission's decision is appealable to the City Council.
Vice Chair Wallis stated that he also agrees with Commissioner Sachs to reduce the number of children.Commissioner Benedetti stated that the Planning Commission should ask the applicant what number would be agreeable for him.
Chair Viers stated that he agrees with the Commissioners on reducing the number of children.
Mr. Larson stated that he has parents on a waiting list and he would request 120 children.
It was moved Planning Commissioner Benedetti and seconded by Planning Commission Kerger that the Planning Commission approve Resolution Number 01-13 a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of San Ramon approving a project Initial Study Negative Declaration (IS 13-250-001), and Minor Use Permit (MUP 1-501-04) filed by The Growing Room and San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
AYES: Commissioners Benedetti, Kerger, Sachs, Wallis, Chair Viers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.2 Panache Enfants Day Care Center at the Courtyard Center (IS 13-250-001 and MUP 11-501-041) By: Shinei Tsukamoto, Associate Planner
Associate Planner Shinei Tsukamoto gave a PowerPoint Presentation and stated that the applicant is proposing to establish a new 8,146 sq. ft. childcare center within an existing commercial building. The proposed day care center would occupy three suites. The day care is proposed to have a capacity for 72 children between the ages of six weeks to six years.
Commissioner Benedetti asked Ms. Panech, the applicant, if the infant play area was located indoors. Ms. Panech replied that State Law requires that when infants become mobile they are to have a physical separation. The structure must be age appropriate under 24 months and another structure from 2 years old to 5 years of age.
Commissioner Benedetti asked how the infant play area is separated from the public. Ms. Panech replied that State Law requires the area be fenced.
Commissioner Kerger stated that she supports day cares but has concerns because it is located in a commercial shopping center and its close proximately to a gas station. Commissioner Kerger asked what the hours of operation were. Ms. Panech replied from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Commissioner Sachs asked if the 4 ft. fence is required by State Law. Ms. Panech replied yes.
Ms. Chamberlain replied yes.
Chair Viers asked if there would be outdoor play structures. Ms. Panech replied yes.
Commissioner Sachs asked would there be any security cameras located throughout the daycare. Ms. Panech replied that they do have a security system in place with cameras located throughout the daycare.
Frank Flores Manger of Courtyard Center – stated he has been managing the commercial site for 4 years and that the center is patrolled by security and does not feel the day care will be a problem.
Chair Viers asked Mr. Flores how he felt about the 6 ft. security fence. Mr. Flores replied that it seemed taller than they would like to see.
Commissioner Kerger commented she has concerns about the day care in particular the gas station emissions and air quality.
Mr. Flores stated that the building plans would need to be reviewed by the Fire Department and they look at the life safety issues.
Commissioner Benedetti asked if a condition could be added requiring the applicant to have the Police Department conduct a Crime Prevention analysis on the day care for security measures.
Vice Chair Wallis asked for clarification what is the purpose of going to the Police Department.
Lieutenant Liz Gresham replied that the Police Department would do an assignment what would be adequate security for the day care.
Commissioner Kerger commented that she would like to have more information on the height of the fence and the propane gas tanks located at the gas station.
Commissioner Sachs added that he would like to see what the procedures are for escape routes in case of an emergency.
10. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ACTION ITEMS 10.1 2013 General Plan 2030 Implementation Annual Report and Work Plan schedule. By: Cindy M. Yee, Associate Planner.
Cindy Yee Associate Planner gave a brief summary of the General Plan 2030 Annual Report and Work Plan. The General Plan requires that an Annual Report on the Implementation Strategy and Work Plan be prepared for the City Council's review and acceptance to ensure timely implementation of the General Plan.
In 2012, no General Plan Amendment (GPA) applications were approved. Year to date, the City has not approved by GPAs, but is currently processing one application filed by the Acre Investment Company for a land use change from Mixed Use to Multiple Family-High Density at 125 and 130 Ryan Industrial Court.
Since the adoption of the General Plan in April 2011, the City has started identifying the efforts needed to implement and complete tasks identified in the General Plan. High priority goals in the Planning Department for the upcoming fiscal year includes implementation of the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan, the Northwest Specific Plan, and the San Ramon City Center project, preparations for the adoption of a new Housing Element for the 2014-2022 Regional Housing Needs cycle, and implementation of the Measure J project and program.
Chair Viers asked Ms. Yee about the RHNA numbers and our Housing Element. Ms. Yee replied that the RHNA numbers should be official by end of this summer and the Housing Element would be from 2014-2022.
It was moved by Commissioner Kerger and seconded by Commissioner Benedetti that the Planning Commission accept the staff report and forward to the City Council for their consideration. 10.2 Climate Acton Plan Annual Report 2009-12. By: Lauren Barr, Senior Planner and Viona Hioe, Planning Intern.
Lauren Barr, Senior Planner gave a brief summary and stated that the City Council adopted the San Ramon Climate Action Plan (CAP) on August 23, 2011. The CAP development was in direct response to Assembly Bill (AB) 32 the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The CAP is intended as an iterative tool to monitor and assess the effectives of local Greenhouse Gas reduction efforts and to provide opportunity for the City to revise CAP polices and strategies, as necessary, to be consistent with current practice, new regulations and ultimately GHG reduction targets.
It was moved by Commissioner Benedetti and seconded by Commissioner Sachs that the Planning Commission accept the staff report and forward to the City Council for their consideration.
Submitted by: Luisa Amerigo Recording Secretary


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South Alabama's football team will have a different look in the days leading up to its spring game.
After matching up the offense and defense for the first 12 spring practices, the squad will split into the two teams that will face each other in the 6 p.m. spring game on Wednesday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
The seniors recently held a position-by-position draft that divided the team and, after some time at the start of today's practice in the usual practice mode, the team will be divided into Red vs. White in preparation for the game.
Coach Joey Jones said he's looking forward to seeing how the players respond. He said he's expecting a strong dose of competition between the teams, especially in cases where former offensive and defensive teammates now find themselves on opposite sidelines.
"The seniors picked the teams and they even drafted coaches and trainers and secretaries and everybody else," Jones said. "Everybody will have a red or white shirt on Wednesday."
Defensive back Ken Barefield said he's looking forward to the game, and he's not alone.
"That's the only thing we talk about in the locker room," he said. "It's either red squad or white squad. If you're not on the red team or the white team, we're not friends that day. It's just fun, a lot of fun."
South Alabama fans should find the division interesting.
Linebackers Charlie Higgenbotham and Justin Dunn, who Jones recently described as the heart and soul of the Jags' team, are known for their leadership, talent and strong bond. They'll be on opposite sidelines Wednesday night -- Higgenbotham on the White team and Dunn on the Red team.
Some notables who will also be playing for the White team include defensive backs Zach Brownell, Anton Graphenreed and Jerron Mitchell; quarterback Myles Gibbon; running backs Brandon Ross and Santuan McGee; and receivers Courtney Smith and Erling Riis.
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Sim said the spring game has added a different excitement to the end of spring drills.
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Since it was created in 1996, the New York State databank of DNA samples has been an effective anti-crime tool. It can identify the guilty and free the innocent.
The use of DNA for law enforcement has helped prosecutors statewide obtain nearly 2,900 convictions and helped to exonerate 27 innocent New Yorkers.
According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other officials, the databank ought to be expanded. State law now permits DNA to be collected from just 48 percent of offenders convicted of a Penal Law crime and thereafter kept on file.
Currently, only those people who are convicted of a felony or one of just 36 misdemeanors under the Penal Law must provide a DNA sample to authorities.
Mr. Cuomo's proposal would require DNA to be collected and filed from anyone convicted of all remaining Penal Law misdemeanors and any felony in any state law, not just felonies under the Penal Law.
For example, it would expand the collection of DNA to such crimes as felony driving while intoxicated under the Vehicle and Traffic Law, aggravated animal cruelty under the Agriculture and Markets Law, and prescription drug offenses under the Public Health Law.
Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan is one of the many law enforcement officials who has been a vocal supporter of expanding the collection of DNA to nearly all criminals.
"This is an issue that is above politics or partisanship - it's about public safety," Mr. Donovan has said. "And this proposal will literally help save lives - by preventing crimes, by exonerating those wrongly accused of crimes and by bringing some solace to victims and their families."
We agree completely.
DNA is nucleic acid that is the genetic material determining the makeup of all living cells. Except for identical twins, the DNA sequence of every human is unique.
Collecting a sample of DNA for a convict is not an invasive procedure. Offenders are only required to rub the inside of their cheek with a swab. The material extracted is then converted into a numerical profile by the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center and kept in the databank.
The profile can be used to match convicted offenders to evidence found at a crime scene. It can also link crimes that may involve the same perpetrator.
The profile cannot be used for other purposes.
Samples of DNA that go into the anti-crime databank are extracted from locations on the strand that cannot identify the person's health, race or appearance.
In 2006, the last expansion of DNA collections made some low-level misdemeanors eligible. This resulted in the apprehension of hundreds of criminals.
Speaking about his proposal, the governor has said: "This bill expands the already existing DNA databank which can help get criminals off the street and help keep innocent people out of jail and that's why every district attorney and county sheriff in the state supports this plan."
The New York State Senate passed the DNA Databank Expansion Bill on Jan. 31.
Now the Assembly, which has dragged its heels on the issue in the past, ought to follow suit.


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Two developments came out of Susquehanna Township on Monday.
The district's solicitor -- King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul -- issued a statement saying that they felt District Attorney Ed Marsico's decision to have Susquehanna Township school officials' actions be reviewed by a grand jury was "unnecessary and uncalled for."
"We never believed that the incident with Mr. Sharkey justified an inquiry into whether there was culpability on administration for not conducting a proper investigation. In fact, Susquehanna School officials conducted a prompt and professional investigation after becoming aware of rumors of an improper relationship between Mr. Sharkey and a student," said John E. Freund III. "After numerous interviews, including with the individuals directly involved, the administrators, in consultation with counsel, believed in good faith that they did not meet the threshold of 'reasonable cause to suspect' to justify police involvement."
Meanwhile, a Dauphin County judge ordered that Susquehanna Township School Board members Jesse Rawls Sr. and Mark Sussman must refrain from discussing, voting or receiving information regarding the defense of their federal lawsuit against Superintendent Susan Kegerise.
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The top 10 things you need to know for today from The Associated Press
1. DATA SHOW SCOPE OF US INTERNET SPYING: Companies such as Google and Microsoft were compelled to provide information on as many as 10,000 customer accounts in a six-month period, newly released figures show.
2. HOW CARS MIGHT PREVENT CRASHES: The government is moving to require automakers to equip new vehicles with technology that lets them warn each other of impending collisions.
3. AL-QAIDA SHUNS MILITANT GROUP BLAMED FOR SYRIA INFIGHTING: The move appears aimed at reasserting the terror network's prominence in the jihad movement across the Middle East.
4. WHY TOO MUCH SUGAR COULD BE DEADLY: Researchers say consuming extra sugar, much of it hidden in processed foods, can raise the risk of fatal heart problems.
5. OFFICIALS CONFIRM HEROIN FOUND IN ACTOR'S APARTMENT: Tests reveal at least some of the dozens of plastic packets discovered near Philip Seymour Hoffman's body contained the drug.
6. SUNNY SUNDAY NOW SEEMS A MIRAGE: A day after the mercury hit 50 degrees, delighting Super Bowl fans, New York and the surrounding region are hit with several inches of snow.
7. WHAT'S IN THE MASSIVE FARM BILL: The legislation, heading toward final passage, brings slight cuts to food stamps, continues subsidies for farmers and relaxes laws on growing hemp.
8. YELLEN SWORN IN AS FED CHAIR: The first woman to head the central bank will have a delicate balancing act with the stimulus, jittery investors and a still-slow economy.
9. CONVICTED KILLER CAUGHT AFTER DAY ON THE LOOSE: The inmate, after escaping from a Michigan prison, is captured after police in Indiana chase down a stolen vehicle.
10. SUPER BOWL SETS RECORD FOR MOST-WATCHED TV EVENT: Even though it was a blowout, the game drew more than 111 million viewers.
Today's highlight in history: On Feb. 4, 1974, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst, 19, was kidnapped in Berkeley, Calif., by the radical Symbionese Liberation Army. Two months later, Hearst declared that she had joined her captors; she helped the SLA rob a bank, was captured in 1975, convicted for her role in the robbery and sentenced to seven years in prison. Hearst, who has maintained she was a victim of brainwashing, served nearly two years before President Jimmy Carter commuted her sentence; she was pardoned in 2001 by President Bill Clinton.
Today's birthdays: Actor William Phipps is 92. Former Argentinian President Isabel Peron is 83. Comedian David Brenner is 78. Actor Gary Conway is 78. Movie director George A. Romero is 74. Rock musician John Steel (The Animals) is 73. Singer Florence LaRue (The Fifth Dimension) is 70. Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 67. Rock singer Alice Cooper is 66. Actor Michael Beck is 65. Actress Lisa Eichhorn is 62. Football Hall-of-Famer Lawrence Taylor is 55. Rock singer Tim Booth is 54. Rock musician Henry Bogdan is 53. Country singer Clint Black is 52. Rock musician Noodles (The Offspring) is 51. Country musician Dave Buchanan (Yankee Grey) is 48. Actress Gabrielle Anwar is 44. Actor Rob Corddry is 43. Singer David Garza is 43. Actor Michael Goorjian is 43. Olympic gold medal boxer Oscar De La Hoya is 41. Rock musician Rick Burch (Jimmy Eat World) is 39. Singer Natalie Imbruglia is 39. Rapper Cam'ron is 38. Rock singer Gavin DeGraw is 37. Olympic gold medal gymnast-turned-singer Carly Patterson is 26.
Thought for today: "Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries." — James Michener, American author (1907-1997).
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