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Practically Speaking
Kyle and her husband moved to Brookfield in 1986. She became active in local politics and started blogging in 2004. Her focus is primarily on local issues but often includes state and national topics, too. Kyle looks at things from the taxpayers' perspective in a creative, yet down to earth way, addressing them from a practical point of view.
2012 Elmbrook School District election picks: Meg Wartman & Jean Lambert
Everyone in the Elmbrook School District votes for both school board races, regardless of where you live in the district. The School Board races are on the back side of your ballot!
Elmbrook Candidate Forum & District 7 Info meeting: Thursday, March 22, 2012
There are 2 important meetings in Brookfield this week, unfortunately, both are on the same day: Thursday, March 22nd at 7pm.
The Elmbrook Board of Education Candidate Forum takes place at 7pm at the Elmbrook Administrative Offices at 13780 Hope Street in Brookfield. (From Capitol Drive, take Lilly north a few blocks to Hope Street. The Administration building is just east of the intersection.)
This is a great opportunity to learn about the 4 candidates running for the 2 board positions on the ballot. Incumbents Jean Lambert and Meg Wartman will face opponents Paul Byrne and Lynne Thomas, respectively, on April 3rd.
Though I am a supporter of both Jean Lambert and Meg Wartman, I do plan on attending the Candidate Forum to get a better sense of each candidate's position on important issues such as 4K, school closings, and open enrollment.
Remember, all voters in the Elmbrook School District vote for both the At-Large and Area IV seat candidates, regardless of where you live in the district. Look for a future posting on my findings.
Elmbrook incumbents face challenges
Also on Thursday is a Brookfield District 7 Info Meeting at City Hall, from 7-8pm. (Now this is the meeting I would much rather attend!)
This meeting is hosted by District 7 Aldermen Lisa Mellone and Renee' Lowerr. I call these two Aldermen my Dynamic Duo. They really do a great job of informing their constituents here in the southeast corner of Brookfield through info meetings such as this one and by working closely with neighborhoods and developers to ensure a better outcome. Underwood Crossing--Target & Trader Joe's, would be a good example of this process. No doubt, they will give an update on Trader Joes that just made its way through the Plan Commission on Monday.
At this particular meeting, Fire Chief Meyers will give a short presentation and answer your questions on the Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of New Berlin that would improve response times for our area. (Response time to our area decreased significantly when the fire station on Moorland was moved to Calhoun Road.)
Aldermen Lisa Mellone and Renee' Lowerr invite you to attend or contact them with your questions, comments, or concerns:
Lisa Mellone (262)-780-0805 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Encouraged to hear he "already voted for Kormanik"
I passed out a few fliers for Nancy Kormanik to Brookfield residents at church today. They were all well received.
But as I approached a couple from Elm Grove, I did wonder how they would react to Nancy's candidacy--after all, closing schools is definitely on the table. The wife set my mind at ease when she looked at the flier and said, Oh, my husband already voted [absentee] for this Kormanik. He read about her in the paper and thought she was the best choice. I am going to vote for her on Tuesday. We think we should close some of our schools.
So they had come to that conclusion entirely on their own.
Another person I correspond with via email from time to time originally said they were voting for Wilson because they didn't think a write-in would win. Yesterday, they emailed again to tell me they changed their minds...they were voting for Kormanik.
I spoke with a few neighbors; they reacted very positively too. One man said he was going to take a few fliers to the gym to share with his buddies.
That is how grassroots efforts work, so I am encouraged.
Make a few calls. Send out some emails. Print a few fliers to give out. Talk to your friends and neighbors, and be sure to VOTE on Tuesday!
How to Write-In candidate Nancy Kormanik
April 5, 2011 Elmbrook School Board Ballot Picks: Brunner & Kormanik
Guest Posting 2: Nancy Kormanik on ENROLLMENT
Guest Posting: Nancy Kormanik Fiscal Conservative
Conservatives, you now have a real choice:Write-In Nancy Kormanik
What? Families who HAVE 4K petition to join Elmbrook WITHOUT 4K?
Guest Posting 2: Nancy Kormanik on ENROLLMENT
This is the second and last guest posting by Nancy Kormanik
April 5, 2011 Elmbrook School Board Ballot Picks: Brunner & Write-In Kormanik (Yes, that was Brunner! UPDATE)
UPDATES: See brown text sections below.
Guest Posting: Nancy Kormanik Fiscal Conservative
Recently, I asked Nancy Kormanik if she would write a guest posting for my blog. After all, who better to speak for Nancy Kormanik than Nancy Kormanik!
How to Write-In candidate Nancy Kormanik for AT-LARGE School Board Member & Flier
On Friday, I stopped in at City Hall to get a sample ballot. While there, I noticed some people were voting absentee--before candidate fliers have gone out. There is also some confusion as to how to vote for someone as a write-in candidate. I hope this posting clears that up.
Nancy Kormanik to participate in Elmbrook Candidate Forum, Monday, March 21, 7pm
Just a reminder here, Monday, March 21st, at 7pm, there will be an Elmbrook Board of Education Candidate Forum, at the Central Administrative Offices at 13780 Hope Street in Brookfield.
What you might not know, is that Nancy Kormanik, the Write-In candidate for the At-Large position, will participate in that school board candidate forum, along with the other 5 candidates running for the 3 seats.
I encourage you to be there and get to know the views of each candidate.
The election is April 5th. All Elmbrook residents vote for ALL 3 BOARD POSITIONS: Area 1, 3, and At-Large, regardless of what area of the district we live in.
Write-In Nancy Kormanik files for Elmbrook School Board Election April 5
April 5th's Elmbrook School Board election just got more interesting: Nancy Kormanik filed as a Write-In candidate on Tuesday for the At Large position on the board.
Nancy Kormanik will run against Pro 4K Sandra Schultz and incumbent Kathryn Wilson. (Kathryn was against 4K in last year's election, then a month ago stated Pro 4K support, reversing her previous position. On March 4, she indicated her vote would probably be no 4K for now.) All of this public support of 4K occurred AFTER the candidate filing deadline, hence, the Nancy Kormanik Write-In campaign.
You may recall I mentioned Nancy Kormanik before. She spoke at the February 22 School Board meeting against implementing 4K: "Nancy Kormanik, spoke against 4K, saying that taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for a program that isn't mandatory. Kormanik, I found out, was a teacher at MATC."
I made a point to speak with Nancy Kormanik after that meeting and found that we have very similar views. She is someone who won't waffle on her 4K position; she is solidly against it.
Nancy Kormanik is also an educator, which I think is a valuable perspective to have on the School Board. She is fiscally conservative.
So Conservatives, you now have a real choice....Write-In Nancy Kormanik.
I will be posting more information about Kormanik in the days to come. In the meantime, if you have a question for Nancy Kormanik, you may contact her directly at email@example.com or email me directly at email@example.com
What? Families who HAVE 4K petition to join Elmbrook WITHOUT 4K?
How often do we hear that the Elmbrook School District NEEDS to implement 4K to protect our property values? I have even heard it from a school board member, but I don't believe it is true.
No, I don't believe providing 4K is a necessary expenditure for Elmbrook to make in order to attract home buyers to our district. It was obviously not considered a necessity for the 3 subdivisions petitioning Elmbrook last night, which is why I felt compelled to speak up at the School Board meeting.(Agenda items 3 D,E,F,G)
There I sat in an audience of about 20, listening to each women representing their subdivision pitch their plea to attach their homes to the Elmbrook School District. Naomi, the first speaker, representing the Black Forest, Summit Lawn, and southern edge of the Shire subdivisions, explained that others from their group were at the Waukesha School Board meeting petitioning for detachment.
She went on to say that of the 74 school age children in their area, the majority go to private school or to Elmbrook through open enrollment. I did remember that same statement being made at their last attempt to join the Elmbrook School District in 2009. She mentioned that they had petitioned Elmbrook before but were denied. Now their year cooling off period was over and they were trying again. Another woman named Jane then addressed the board; Maurene spoke for residents of Emerald Ridge. One of them mentioned they had been trying to get into Elmbrook for over 10 years.
Wow--10 years of trying to get into Elmbrook? It would have been simpler to just buy in Elmbrook, wouldn't it?
Then I noticed the pages of school districts with 4K in the packet of papers given to attendees. I was pretty sure Waukesha HAD 4K, but checked to verify. Sure enough, there on page 4A-8 Waukesha was listed as providing 4K.
So these 3 areas HAD 4K, but the parents chose to send the majority of their children either to private school or to Elmbrook that doesn't have 4K. Doesn't that say it all? I quickly filled out a request to speak. (FYI, the board unanimously approved these requests to join Elmbrook. This request must be approved by the state, however.)
There were 2 other speakers who chose to address the board before the 4K discussion began.
Nancy Kormanik, spoke against 4K, saying that taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for a program that isn't mandatory. Kormanik, I found out, was a teacher at MATC.
Betsy, the 2nd speaker, talked about 4K not being a new program, that her children had 4K in Wauwatosa, then moved into Elmbrook the following year and had a repeat in our 5K. Here parting words were If you are going to compete, you have to have 4 year old kindergarten. (She wasn't exactly an example of no 4K lowering property values, since she did move into our district the next year.) I couldn't ask for a better set up to speak.
Stating the obvious that isn't so obvious
This was very off the cuff; my address went something like this: I agreed 4K wasn't new; I had 4K! But I didn't choose to move to Shorewood (where I had 4K) but chose Brookfield instead. I also mentioned that we are told--even by a school board member--that 4K is necessary to protect our property values, yet we have 3 living examples of people living in subdivisions, in a district that HAS 4K, petitioning to join a district that DOES NOT HAVE 4K! What matters is the quality of an Elmbrook education.
Incidentally, Mequon-Thiensville School District outscored us with its 25.9 composite score, as did West High in the Madison School District, also with 25.9. Why do I mention them? Because neither of them have 4K.
Later in the discussion, Tom Gehl cautioned about increasing the number of non-resident students just to fill our vacant elementary space. He hinted that there was a correlation between Elmbrook slipping from its #1 status in (ACT) test scores and the number of non-residents.
Jean "Lambert said she believes money would be better spent bolstering outcomes at the higher grades in preparation for post-graduation than at the elementary school level."
I couldn't agree more. So, please Elmbrook, concentrate on the things that matter, the quality of your product which is education, and leave day care where it belongs, in the private sector.
Contact the board:
Elmbrook School Board:
President Tom Gehl firstname.lastname@example.com
Meg Wartman firstname.lastname@example.com
Glen Allgaier firstname.lastname@example.com
Gary Jones email@example.com
Jean Lambert email@example.com
Kathryn Wilson firstname.lastname@example.com
Robert Ziegler firstname.lastname@example.com
4K: $222 million a year and growing! Call Elmbrook School Board & Gov. Walker
That is right. In Wisconsin, 4K costs taxpayers $222,000,000 a year. And if the D.P.I. has its way, that number will be increasing after their 4K recruitment effort.
I just got off the phone with Senator Glenn Grothman's office. His assistant urged concerned Wisconsinites to CALL the Governor to defund 4K in his budget.* Governor Scott Walker (608) 266-1212 email@example.com
Taking state funding for 4K out of Wisconsin's budget would mean local districts would fund the entire cost of their 4K programs--no more state aid.
At the local level, presently, our Elmbrook School District does not have a 4K program. But our school board may vote on whether or not to begin a 4K program for the 2011-2012 school year at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, at the Central Administration Office, 13780 Hope Street, at 6pm. Please contact the board about this issue. (Info below)
According to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, the Governor's next budget will reduce the shared revenue the state pays out and cut the per pupil dollar amount given to local districts for each student enrolled. Hardly an incentive for adding new students to a new, unnecessary and ineffective program such as 4K.
Why do I say unnecessary and ineffective? Because like many other studies, Elmbrook's own internal study showed no difference in the achievement levels of 2nd grade students between children who went to Elmbrook's own pilot program 4K, those who attended private 4K, and those who had no 4K at all!
On top of all that, as one board member stated, the increase to Elmbrook's budget by starting a 4K program does not "make a significant impact" on the "overall budget shortfall". Remember Elmbrook School's budget increase is at Elmbrook TAXPAYER expense: "According to the district, taxes for the owner of a $300,000 home would increase by $34 for 2011-12, $66 for 2012-13, $97 for 2013-14 and $104 for 2014-15 if K4 is implemented." This would be at current state aid levels. If those levels are reduced, the cost for Elmbrook taxpayers would increase even more.
Combining the ineffectiveness of a 4K program, with that small financial gain to their budget , with the very real threat of decreasing state aids per pupil, makes voting against starting 4K in Elmbrook the only reasonable position. Contact the board.
*If defunding 4K doesn't make it into the Governor's February 22nd budget proposal, Senator Grothman will introduce defunding 4K in a stand alone bill.
Elmbrook School Board:
President Tom Gehl email@example.com
Meg Wartman firstname.lastname@example.com
Glen Allgaier email@example.com
Gary Jones firstname.lastname@example.com
Jean Lambert email@example.com
Kathryn Wilson firstname.lastname@example.com
Robert Ziegler email@example.com
Residents split on K4.
Here we go again, Elmbrook board discussing 4K tonight, topic at 7pm
That's right. At tonight's Elmbrook school board meeting, they will be discussing adding 4K...again. The meeting starts at 6pm with the 4K agenda item at 7pm: Four Year Old Kindergarten - February 8, 2011 Discussion. It is imperative the board hear from you if you are against adding 4K to our district, because you can be sure those in favor of 4K will be there tonight. Please come if you are able, or you may email your comments to the board. The board is to decide on 4K at their Feb. 22nd meeting.
A pro-4K email has crossed my path. To quote: "It is crucial for the Board to hear our voices in support of 4K before the decision is made at February 22nd meeting. 4K has a real possibility of passing this time, but the Board members need to see a packed room and hear our comments..."
The email then gives a number of statistics that I question. One being the survey taken at polling places on November 2nd, where Voters were asked to state their position on closing a school, more non resident students, and adding 4K to close the budget gap. There was no explanation given that 4K would be increasing the Elmbrook budget by increasing our taxes!
The general public doesn't always understand that when the district talks about increasing revenue, it really means higher taxes*. "According to the district, taxes for the owner of a $300,000 home would increase by $34 for 2011-12, $66 for 2012-13, $97 for 2013-14 and $104 for 2014-15 if K4 is implemented."
From the district's own Dec. 7, 2010 work session minutes: "...staffing costs will rise if 4K is added--therefore address salary/benefit concerns before adding 4K."
The Elmbrook School Board voted against 4K in 2007. So what is different with the board we have today vs. the board we had in 2007 when they voted 4K down? We still have Tom Gehl, Meg Wartman, Gary Jones, Glen Allgaier who were NO 4K votes. Bob Ziegler is the only surviving Yes vote. Jean Lambert and Kathryn Wilson have replaced Dave Marcello, a No vote, and Cherry Sylla, a Yes vote.
Has the information on academic achievement changed since 2007? At the time, Meg Wartman even wondered if Elmbrook ever assessed the difference all day 5K made in achievement in Elmbrook.
Well, now we do have our own "data" as Eileen Depka refers to it on how our pilot 4K-ers, now in 2nd grade, do compared to Elmbrook students who did not attend 4K. From what I have heard, on average, they have not done as well as students who only attended 5K. (If they did do better, do you really think you wouldn't have heard more about it by now?) All I could find was this sentence from the Dec. 14, 2010 board meeting minutes, "Eileen Depka presented non standardized assessment data from the current second grade class, many of whom participated in the District's 4K pilot."
The board meeting starts tonight at 6pm with the 4K discussion at 7pm. As I understand it, people may comment at the Citizen's Forum early in the meeting. Or submit your comments via email.
Contact the Elmbrook School Board:
President Tom Gehl email@example.com
Meg Wartman firstname.lastname@example.com
Glen Allgaier firstname.lastname@example.com
Gary Jones email@example.com
Jean Lambert firstname.lastname@example.com
Kathryn Wilson firstname.lastname@example.com
Robert Ziegler firstname.lastname@example.com
More reading: *School closing decision put off til fall, Feb 1, 2011
Past Posts: 4-K: The Dog Chasing its Tail Oct. 8, 2007 (Revised) Revenues collected "...would, however, cost the taxpayers more money, because it would be funded primarily from increased property taxes. The district would be allowed to collect more taxes due to its increased enrollment."
Does 4K Deserve Tax Dollars? Nov. 10, 2007
Uncle Matt Wants You--if you are 4 years old Nov. 14, 2007
4K--It's About the Money Nov. 21, 2007
Public Schools: Safety Net or Drift Net? Nov. 23, 2007
4K Solving Budget Woes = Lucy Ricardo Math Nov. 26, 2007
Bet Room Will Be Packed With Pro 4K Tonight Nov. 27, 2007
4K Yellow Hands and Green Trees Nov. 27, 2007
4K Discontinued Despite Emotions & Irregularities Nov. 28, 2007
Elmbrook, what if Wisconsin defunds 4K?
Wisconsin changed from a very blue state to very red one last November, with the election of Republican Governor Scott Walker and a Republican majority in the Assembly and State Senate. And from all appearances, it seems we will no longer continue business as usual (or more accurately spending as usual) on government programs that don't work.
Our state is in a serious fiscal crisis, being $3 billion in the red, in this budget cycle. We must look at how we spend our money and then eliminate those line items that do not show benefit. Just because we have had a program in the past is no longer reason enough to continue that program.
One such program is 4K. State Senator Glenn Grothman has talked about defunding 4K several times in recent weeks. His reason? It doesn't work, and it is EXPENSIVE!
Grothman states: "Recent studies have confirmed that any academic benefits of government funded preschool disappear by the fourth grade... Studies in Oklahoma, the state which has the model four-year-old program, show a decline in their fourth grade reading scores over the past eleven years, after benefits of their 4K programs should have been realized."(My emphasis)
Since 4K is one of the remedies being considered for Elmbrook's budget woes, it is important we consider the What if Wisconsin defunds 4K? before we rely on its curative powers for our budget.
The number of 4-year-olds in kindergarten has tripled in the last 10 years, and more school districts in our state are proposing it for this year. Last year alone, Grothman stated, "four-year-old kindergarten programs cost this state $140 million in state tax collections and cost local property taxpayers another $82 million." That adds up to $222 Million for a program that doesn't show long term educational benefit. And that is not FREE money, that money comes out of the taxpayers' pockets!
The Madison School District is starting a 4K program this year for an additional $10 Million, and other districts are considering it too. At present, 85% of Wisconsin school districts have a 4K program.
So why are these districts so gung ho on a program that doesn't work? Money. It is a school district budget funding tool.
In Campbellsport, for example, "The district receives an additional $423,000 in state aid for the 70 students enrolled. Cost to employ two teachers and two aides for the program is approximately $164,000." This doesn't reflect all the hidden costs of the program, but it does give you an idea of why 4K is so seductive.
Grothman writes: "For the past 15 years, Wisconsin has encouraged adopting four-year-old kindergarten by allowing school districts as much revenue authority for a four-year-old as they have for their more costly to educate high school students. "
But if there were no state revenue authority or funding for 4K, would Elmbrook still be casting an eye toward starting the program? I sincerely doubt it.
Our board will be discussing 4K and other budget enhancing options such as school closings and increasing non-resident enrollment very soon. I have heard we have our own study of how our pilot program 4K-ers perform, compared to Elmbrook students who didn't attend 4K.
Many of our board members are not in favor of 4K, but the make up of the board will be changing in April with Gary Jones stepping down and Kathryn Wilson up for reelection.
Please contact your representatives about this. Wisconsin and Elmbrook cannot afford to spend precious tax dollars on programs that don't work.
Elmbrook School Board Members
State Assembly:
Representative Dale Kooyenga, 14th Assembly District, (608) 266-9180, firstname.lastname@example.com
Representative Paul Farrow, 98th Assembly District, (608) 266-5120 email@example.com
State Senate:
Senator Leah Vukmir, 5th Senate District, (608) 266-2512 firstname.lastname@example.com
Senator Rich Zipperer, 33rd Senate District, (608) 266-9174 email@example.com
Governor Scott Walker (608) 266-1212 firstname.lastname@example.com
More Reading: Time to Stop the Expansion of Four-year-old Kindergarten
Reason Foundation: Assessing Proposals for Preschool and Kindergarten
Weigh in on Elmbrook's budget, 4K & school closings this week & next - Clarification
Clarification: Additional thoughts are noted in *blue with asterisks* .
Can't believe Elmbrook is entertaining 4K as budget fix
Last week, Elmbrook's Enrollment Management Study Team presented 2 of their 10 scenarios that would help fill the $16 Million dollar budget short fall over the next 5 years. The 2 recommendations they advanced each included adding 4K.
All I have to say to them is, Dorothy, we aren't in Kansas anymore! or more accurately, Elmbrook, the heyday of expanding the Empire by sending the bill to the taxpayers is over.
If you care about this issue, please note that the board will continue discussion of 4K and closings, etc. at their next meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24th, 6pm.
But what happened to recommendation #3: Reduce to 5 elementary schools (assume closing of three section school in 2011-12), and recommendation 4: Reduce to 4 elementary schools (assume closing of 2 three section school in 2011-12)? Instead, the EMS Team settled on 2 options that both ADD 4K.
The introduction of the EMS Team's 2 4K recommendations opened discussion at the Board level last Tuesday. Now, just because the EMS Team brought these 2 recommendations to the Board does not mean the Board will go for them. Meg Wartman, Tom Gehl, Glen Allgaier, and Patrick Murphy voted against 4K in the last go round in 2007. Our board has changed since then. Murphy has retired; we have added Gary Jones, Jean Lambert, Kathryn Wilson since then. Wilson and Allgaier both indicated they were willing to look at school closings and were not enthusiastic about 4K during the 2010 pre-election forums.
The economic climate of our nation has drastically changed since November of 2007. For one, On January 1, 2011, the Bush tax cuts will expire. That means income tax rates will increase from 35 to 39.6% for top income tax payers. ("Two-thirds of all small business profits are taxed" at this rate.) Even the lowest bracket of 10% will rise to 15%. Don't forget the "return of the Death Tax" and the "higher tax rates on savers and investors" too--capitol gains and dividends taxes will increase dramatically.
These increases will affect all Elmbrook taxpayers in a negative way, and our school district EMS Team is suggesting we pay more, in order to add students so their budget numbers look better?
According to the July 13th Agenda Item 3A report, page 3, we get between $1,500-$2,000 per Open Enrollment student and $1,700 per 4K student. Keep in mind the actual cost per student in Elmbrook is around $12,000-$13,000 a year. (Half that amount for half day kindergarten student.)
A reader alerted me to the fact that the district would NOT conduct a 'baseline analysis' which would consist of sizing our schools to serve only resident students.
And speaking of resident students, one thing I have wondered for years is why do we still have New Berlin students included in the Elmbrook system when Lindfield, the Elmbrook neighborhood school they used to attend, was closed years ago? Students from south of Greenfield Ave. in New Berlin are still in Elmbrook's system even though their own New Berlin elementary school on Sunnyslope Rd. is far closer than sending them to Elmbrook's Swanson School. Maybe this is the time to finally size Elmbrook's schools to Elmbrook residents?
Can we please start looking at public education in the right light? The school district constantly talks about increasing their enrollment numbers like they were a business. During the last referendum discussion, they were asking how they could draw in that 25% or so of students who were either homeschooled or in private school. Why?
Oh, I know the reason, they are trying to increase THEIR budget, BUT their budget boost is at the literal expense of the taxpayers!
Their desire to increase their budget reminds me of the proverbial welfare mom who has more children to get more benefits but doesn't factor in that each child adds to her total expenses and demands more of her time. From an other government supplied service perspective, isn't it like our police looking at increasing the number of people they serve?
Providing "free" education for students is a costly SERVICE, not a money maker. Businesses don't look at ways to increase their work load; they look at ways to increase their efficiency and profit.
Unlike the private sector, each dollar the district receives is out of the pockets of the taxpayers, be it from residents in the nation, state, or school district.
In case you haven't noticed news articles on our economy, the R-word, for Recession, is gradually changing to the D-word, for Depression. We could be in for a long stretch of economic hardship. The nation is broke.
We are also in trouble at the state level. Wisconsin's budget will probably fall $2.5 Billion short by the end of its cycle. Add to that BadgerCare's "shortfall could reach $850 million". Just today we learn that Doyle's $200 Million Patient's Compensation Fund raid must be repaid. In other words, Wisconsin is broke.
And at the local level, the "proposed change to how schools are funded in the state could have a big - and negative - impact on the Elmbrook School District."
There are Elmbrook residents who are facing prolonged unemployment (over 18 months) and foreclosure.
So please, Elmbrook School District, could you look at CUTTING the size of your empire instead of EXPANDING it on the backs of your serfs?
Sorry for this long post, but this is an important issue we must speak up about. Let the board know your thoughts on adding an expensive 4K program--remember to be polite. The next board meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 24th, 6pm
Past Posts: 4-K: The Dog Chasing its Tail (Revised) Revenues collected "...would, however, cost the taxpayers more money, because it would be funded primarily from increased property taxes. The district would be allowed to collect more taxes due to its increased enrollment."
Does 4K Deserve Tax Dollars? Nov. 10, 2007
Uncle Matt Wants You--if you are 4 years old Nov. 14, 2007
4K--It's About the Money Nov. 21, 2007
Public Schools: Safety Net or Drift Net? Nov. 23, 2007
4K Solving Budget Woes = Lucy Ricardo Math Nov. 26, 2007
Bet Room Will Be Packed With Pro 4K Tonight Nov. 27, 2007
4K Yellow Hands and Green Trees Nov. 27, 2007
4K Discontinued Despite Emotions & Irregularities Nov. 28, 2007
Elmbrook Agenda Notes: May 11, 2010 Enrollment Management Study Team Update included 2 school closing/no 4K options
July 13, 2010 Enrollment Management Study Team Report on Team Recommendations and Findings includes tax credits per student
Articles: Elmbrook Urged to Close School, Bring Back 4K Moves would save district millions July 14, 2010
School Closure Called 'Last Resort' But candidates won't rule it out as a money-saving move March 17, 2010 pre-election article.
School Funding Plan Could Hurt July 7, 2010, "And since Elmbrook does not receive a great deal of state aid to begin with, putting the $900 million from the tax levy credit into funds distributed statewide likely would not have a significant impact in the district, Brightman said. "You'll be paying that much more in school taxes, but the district will receive zero revenue," he said."
Target Store at Plan Commission tonight, 4K Tuesday, Bike Race Friday
Alderman Lisa Mellone sent me the notice on the Target Store and Bike Race. A reader alerted me to the discussion of 4K at Elmbrook's School Board meeting.
Quebecor Target Store Project, Brookfield Plan Commission, 6pm tonight
"A concept review of the proposed Target Store development on the old Quebecor site is scheduled for this Monday, July 12th, 6pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. At this point the applicant is seeking feedback from the Plan Commission on the proposal at their meeting. "
This project has changed considerably from the former mixed use project, of housing and smaller retail, that fell through for the Quebecor site in 2007.
Even the original Ryan Cos proposal had a senior housing possibility, but that has changed too--at least from Ryan's perspective. JSOnline: Plan for new Brookfield Target on Blue Mound Road advance: "Ryan executives considered including senior apartments as part of the development. But that was dropped in favor of doing just retail, along with some expanded green space along the portions of the site that border N. Columbia Blvd. and Krueger Park... ...The green space would likely be donated to the city, the plan said."
Since Ryan Cos'. plan calls for a Target Store with grocery and a few other retail stores-- no housing--the City will have to revisit the plan to approve of the site being solely retail to move it forward.
Elmbrook School Board Meeting, Tuesday, July 13, 6pm at Central Administrative Offices
The Enrollment Management Study Team will give a report on their findings. (Item 3A on Agenda) Suggestions include ADDING 4K, closing a school and ADDING 4K, and more. With the new school funding changes (not favorable to Elmbrook), I am sure we want to keep an eye on these suggestions!
School Funding Plan Could Hurt
State Schools Chief Proposes Revamp of Funding System
Cycling Classic Bike Race, July 16th, City of Brookfield Civic Center
This looks like fun. On Friday, July 16th, Brookfield's Civic Center roads will be closed to serve as the track for several bike races during the day! Events start at 9:30am and the last race begins at 5:45pm.
The Convention and Visitors Bureau was looking for volunteers to serve as race marshals. If you are interested in helping, contact Nancy Justman at 262-789-0220 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Additional information can be found at International Cycling Classic
Well, it is back to the grindstone for me, or more specifically, sanding Spackle in my kitchen.
4K spending high: 4th grade reading scores low
I stumbled on this interesting bit from the Heritage Foundation: Oklahoma: High Marks for Pre-K Spending, Low Marks for Reading Achievement: (My emphasis throughout)
Elmbrook School Board candidates weigh in on 4K
Last week, the article K4 back on the table in Elmbrook on Brookfieldnow caused quite a stir. The way it was written, it led people to believe that 2 board members who previously voted against 4K were now thinking about it. The article was heavy on the positive effects of 4K on the school budget without much detail regarding the negatives to the taxpayer.
4K will continue to rear it's ugly head until spending is curtailed
K4 back on the table in Elmbrook
Of Bailouts and Bull, Friday 13th, ABC, 9pm & Prophecy Conference
ABC's John Stossel is having a new special on government waste Friday night, on their weekly news show 20/20. It is entitled, Bailouts and Bull. I heard John talk a little about it today, and one of the subjects he will address is 4K or universal pre-school. It sounds like it will be interesting.
Elmbrook's 2008-09 enrollment decline affects 2009-10 budget
Elmbrook enrollment down by 103 students, but no need to worry...now. "The state exempts districts from fluctuations in enrollment for one year."
4K out of the picture...for now
Lisa Sink reported that 4 year old kindergarten lacks support in Elmbrook. Am I breathing a little easier?
I went to say, thank you, to Elmbrook School Board
Last night I stopped in at the Elmbrook School Board meeting to say, thank you, to the board. I had heard there might be a group of impassioned pro-4K parents making their pleas during the public forum time and thought a different point of view might be in order.
Say "No way 4K" at Elmbrook school board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7pm
I almost missed this, but thanks to a reader, here it is: A group of pro 4K residents will be making an appeal to the school board this Tuesday during the Citizen's Forum time--first on the agenda.
Elmbrook 5K enrollement requirements + reading ideas
My posting on Dr. Gibson flirts with 4K again to cure Elmbrook budget woes sparked a bit of a controversy regarding Elmbrook's 5K enrollment requirements in the comment section.
2 H.R. Bills: bad idea and co$tly- Education Begins at Home Act & Pre-K Act
—President Ronald Reagan
Dr. Gibson flirts with 4K again to cure Elmbrook's budget woes
Last night I caught a bit of the July school board meeting on cable TV*. The board was discussing Elmbrook's coming budget woes and the
difficult decisions our district needs to make to keep our schools
operating within budget. (Unfortunately, I missed at least the first half of the meeting, but I will watch again and take better notes.)
4K discontinued despite emotions & irregularities
The room was packed; emotions ran high. Maybe 80 residents were in attendance? Judging from the Pro 4K-ers holding up little yellow "4K Yes" paper hands, they outnumbered those against maybe 5 to 1. I thought to myself, Oh, this is going to be an emotion filled night. I was right. (My aside comments will be in parenthesis.)
Bet room will be packed with pro 4K tonight
I hope you are planning to attend the school board meeting tonight. I am planning on being there. It will probably be a very late evening.
4K solving budget woes=Lucy Ricardo math
I know I pick on Lucy Ricardo of I Love Lucy fame from time to time, but no other character so easily embodies ridiculous thinking when it comes to money. Lucy Ricard math is: the reasoning process by which Lucy justifies a faulty
fiscal policy in order to finagle what she wants out of Rickey.
Currently, some Elmbrook administrators and board members are engaging in what I call, Lucy Ricardo math by thinking that by boosting enrollment, we can ease our budget woes.
Public schools: safety net or drift net?
Recently at a neighborhood party, a few of the moms were talking about school and the high cost of private school tuition. Two of them had their children enrolled in parochial elementary and high schools.
4K--It's about the money
There are a couple things to note in yesterday's Brookfieldnow article. The first is the subtitle: Few academic gains, tax costs are concerns
Speak up now: 4K vote next Tuesday
If you don't want the Elmbrook School District to implement a permanent 4K program, you better contact the board soon, or forever hold your peace. The board will vote on this next week Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Uncle Matt wants you--if you are 4 years old
If this picture and title seem a bit familiar, it is because I used it last April to discuss the district's desire to pull in every possible student--even if they were non-resident students. See: Uncle Matt wants you, even if it means we have to build bigger schools
Does 4K deserve tax dollars?
On November 27th, Elmbrook's school board will decide the very important question of should we continue or discontinue 4K. We do not get to vote for or against it; our only opportunity to influence that decision is to contact the board members.
BIG NEWS! Elmbrook tells me they will be LISTENING!
It must be big news, Elmbrook sent out a special LINK* publication to tell me all about their two LISTENING SESSIONS coming up.
Did you notice the 4-K increase?
Ever notice that when government or our school district is selling an idea the estimated price is lower than the real price? They start out a program (think foot in the door) and just keep expanding it--forever.


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ROCKFORD -- A judge today fined the Forest Hills Northern high school principal $750 for drunken driving and ordered him to attend a victims' impact panel and alcohol highway safety program.
Jon Gregory, 37, was in Rockford District Court this morning for the sentencing after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving last month.
Visiting Judge Ann Hannon cited a stack of supportive letters from the district's superintendent, friends, teachers and colleauges as partial reason for ordering no jail and probation.
A report compiled to analyze any problem with substance abuse showed called Gregory's Nov. 17 arrest an isolated incident.
"And I believe it is an isolated incident," Hannon said.
Gregory apologized during the hearing and his attorney, Henry Emrich, described the drunken driving as a "horrible mistake" for which Gregory has acknowledged responsibility.
Emrich said the incident has been "humiliating and humbling" for Gregory.
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The Extradition Act 2003 (amendment to designations and appeals) Order 2015 ("2015 Order") and the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 ("Commencement Order no.9") has been signed so that the appeal filter as set out in section 160 of the Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014) willl come into force on 15 April 2015.
This means that from 15 April 2015 there will be no automatic right of appeal to the High Court in Part 1 and Part 2 (2003 Act) extradition cases and permission (or leave) to appeal must be sought, considered and granted on paper by the High Court in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Rules and Criminal Practice Direction, which came into force on 6 October 2014.
As a result of this change in the legislation all applications for permission to appeal lodged on 15 April and thereafter must be made on Form EXN161 which is to be found on the Justice website/administrative court/forms and guidance. There is also a requirement from 15 April for the respondent to file a respondent's notice, which must be made on Form EXN162.
The work of the Administrative Court is varied, consisting of the administrative law jurisdiction of England and Wales as well as a supervisory jurisdiction over inferior courts and tribunals.
The supervisory jurisdiction, exercised in the main through the procedure of Judicial Review, covers persons or bodies exercising a public law function - a wide and still growing field. Examples of the types of decision which may fall within the range of Judicial Review include:
- Decisions of local authorities in the exercise of their duties to provide various welfare benefits and special education for children in need of such education;
- Certain decisions of the immigration authorities and Immigration Appellate Authority;
- Decisions of regulatory bodies;
- Decisions relating to prisoner's rights.
The 'Types of cases' page sets out a brief description of the work dealt with and how the work is divided between single judge courts and Divisional Courts (which consist of at least two judges and normally consist of a Lord Justice of Appeal sitting with a judge of the High Court).
The Crime and Courts Act 2013, through section 22, removed the bar preventing the transfer to the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber of a wide range of Immigration and Asylum Judicial Reviews.
To facilitate these transfers from 1 November 2013 the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales has issued this direction, the Senior President of Tribunals has issued amendments to his Practice Directions, and the following Statutory Instruments have been laid in Parliament.
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Skeleton arguments may now be lodged in the Administrative Court London Office and each of the Regional Offices, by email.
Each region has its own dedicated email address for skeleton arguments. Please ensure you send your skeleton argument to the correct address:
You will receive an automated confirmation that your skeleton argument has been delivered:
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- Tess Forton (four) and Aurora Rougeau (three) combined to win seven events to led Mohawk Trail to a 111-33 victory over Turners Falls. Forton won the 110 hurdles, 400 hurdles, long jump and high jump while Rougeau won the 200, shot put and discus
- Jess Burke won the 100, anchored the 4x100 relay, and won the triple jump for Belchertown in its 77-58 win over Sabis. Nicole Dufresne headed the 4x100 relay team and won the high jump and javelin for Belchertown
- Hailey Cox won the 100, 200, long jump and triple jump in a 91-54 loss for Holyoke Catholic against Frontier. Cox also won the 100, long jump, and triple jump in a 83-53 win for Holyoke Catholic over South Hadley
- Beth Drake won the 400 hurdles, long jump and high jump to lead Frontier to a 100-45 win over South Hadley
- Brian Beauchemin won the 100 and discus and was part of the winning 4x100 relay team for Mahar in a 71-65 loss to Holyoke. Holyoke also defeated Agawam 78-56
- Katelyn Metzger won four events and Kalli Arbour won three to lead Monson to wins over Hampshire (73½-71½) and Southwick (79½-64½). Metzger won the 800, javelin, discus and mile while Arbour won the 100, 200 and pole vault for Monson.


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Before World War I, Germany pondered how it might fight and win a war on two fronts. The nation's leaders concluded that they must defeat France before Russia could mobilize and then deal with Russia.
The Federal Reserve has been conducting a war on two fronts -- slow growth and inflation -- for many months with a similar strategy. For the first part, the Fed attempted to defeat slow growth. On Tuesday, Fed Chief Ben Bernanke effectively announced that the Fed is done battling slow growth and will now bring the fight to inflation. Hopefully, slow growth is whooped.
Bring on the inflation battle
Bernanke spoke via satellite to the International Monetary Conference in Spain on Tuesday. Making it clear that the Fed wants the dollar to strengthen, he said the weakness in the dollar has caused an "unwelcome rise in import prices and consumer-price inflation." He also indicated that the Fed is done cutting rates. The dollar rallied on the news.
The Fed has been trying to stave off recession for a while now. Since just last summer, it has lowered the discount rate from 5.25% to 2%. The Fed also took an unprecedented role in supporting and providing liquidity to the mortgage-backed market with its role in the JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM ) buyout of Bear Stearns. While battling recession and potential economic disaster, the Fed barely even acknowledged the inflation threat.
What's with the Fed talking about the dollar?
The Fed typically doesn't attempt to influence dollar valuations. This speech marked a significant reversal in policy. Just this past February, Bernanke was saying that "the Treasury is the spokesman for the dollar." Before this speech, he had referred to the weak dollar only in terms of its positive effect on exports. His choosing to focus on the dollar indicates that he thinks a strong dollar is crucial to prevent inflation.
A weak dollar is a double-edged sword. It's great for exports because it makes U.S. goods cheap and thus favorably affects our balance of trade. A weak dollar is great news for companies that sell a lot overseas, such as Boeing (NYSE: BA ) and eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY ) , as well as for big multinationals such as Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) or Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO ) . However, it has the reverse effect of making imports expensive and causing inflation. This is especially true with regard to our most conspicuous import, oil.
This week's speech from Bernanke put the markets on notice that the Fed is now actively pursuing a stronger U.S. dollar. And how will it fight the sliding dollar? Probably just with words. The problem is that the Fed has only a couple of tangible ways to strengthen the dollar, and both are undesirable at this point. First, it can raise interest rates. But that move might slow an economy that is already sluggish from the housing slump. The Fed could also buy up the greenback in the open market. However, this practice is unpredictable and could actually have the reverse effect.
How to strengthen the dollar
Talking the dollar stronger might be all that is necessary. Between the start of 2002 and this last spring, the dollar has fallen more than 40% against the euro and 26% against the yen. Many believe that the sell-off in the dollar has been overdone and that it may be close to the bottom; conventional wisdom among many prominent currency traders is that the dollar is poised to rally.
Bernanke may be trying to defuse a bomb that will end up exploding anyway, but his words could also be just the nudge that the dollar needs. A stronger dollar could save us from inflation or stagflation.
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Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events — 12:59 PM, Feb. 21, 2013
On February 9, 2013, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) announced its winners of the 2013 Achievement Awards to a packed house at the Annual ADMEI Conference Gala at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Montreal, Canada.
The cold weather in Montreal could not put a chill on the excitement of the evening. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events was awarded the Best Tour Program in the Best Creative Events category for a Custom African-American Cultural Tour of Reno they designed for a conference in July 2012. Rhea Dira, Owner and VP of Operations said, "It is such an honor to be recognized with an industry award like this, especially when it is for a program that our team put so much time and heart into."
A global panel of judges from HSMAI, ISES, MPI, and PCMA reviewed more than 90 entries received for events held between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012. All winners are listed at www.adme.org with links to the storyboards that explain each award-winning event.


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As one of the closing events in Career and Technical Education Month at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, a Legislator Luncheon was held for local and state officials. Among the representatives in attendance were Senator Kip Bateman, Assemblyman John DiMaio, Brad Myhre (Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Erik Peterson), Freeholder Robert Zaborowski and Freeholder Peter Palmer. Also in attendance were Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools Board of Education Vice President William Dudeck and Board of Education member Theodore Smith.
Prior to the luncheon, the dignitaries viewed and discussed presentations by SkillsUSA members who are taking part in upcoming Career Pathways Tech Prep contests at this year's New Jersey SkillsUSA Championships. The SkillsUSA students relished the opportunity to share their presentations and sharpen their skills, so that they are able to better present their projects in the contests next month.
During the luncheon, the representatives were treated to multiple presentations by students and staff, while dining on an elaborate meal created and presented by the SCVTHS Culinary Arts Department. The presentations covered everything from administrators detailing course offerings to students explaining how SCVTHS has helped them grow into more successful individuals.
Assemblyman John DiMaio expressed his appreciation for vocational schooling by explaining how he felt it was important for students to prepare themselves for the work world. The Assemblyman also went on to add how important it is for students to "follow their passions." The visit by the representatives was a welcomed event, as the students truly enjoyed sharing their experiences at SCVTHS.
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Vassili Berezutsky and Yuri Zhirkov scored the goals as Russia wrapped up preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Moscow on Friday.
Russia played again without injured midfielder and captain Roman Shirokov, and manager Fabio Capello confirmed after the match that the midfielder will miss the World Cup with an Achilles injury. But Capello and Russia will be pleased with the comfortable nature of the win following last weekend's disappointing 1-1 draw with Norway.
With Shirokov unavailable, however, Russia's hopes could be diminished, as noted by @arturpetrosyan and others.
Roman Shirokov is a major doubt and concern for Russia. He can play but risk aggravating his Achilles injury. Big blow if he misses out.— Artur Petrosyan (@arturpetrosyan) June 5, 2014
Confirmed: Roman Shirokov out of the World Cup, replaced by Pavel Mogilevets. Huge blow for Russia.— Football Russia Live (@FootRussiaLive) June 6, 2014
Shirokov became the leader of the Russian team through qualification and will be missed terribly by them in Brazil. His last chance too.— John Bradley (@JBcommentator) June 6, 2014
The hosts took the lead through Berezutsky, who finished at the second attempt following a corner. Aleksandar Kokorin came close to a second just before half-time, but his shot was saved by Morocco goalkeeper Karim Fegrouche.
Russia's second goal came in spectacular style in the 58th minute, Zhirkov volleying in from the edge of the box.
The match served as Russia's final warm-up friendly ahead of the World Cup, which begins next week in Brazil. Capello's team was drawn into Group H, with Algeria, Belgium and South Korea.
Looking to make the knock-out stages for the first time (since the dissolution of the Soviet Union), Russia will begin their campaign on June 17, against South Korea, before facing matches against Belgium (June 22) and Algeria (June 26).
Morocco did not qualify for the World Cup.
Post-Match Reaction
Capello: "I'm very confident in the collective I've put together. Shirokov is very important, but I'm a half-glass full type of person."— RussianFootballNews (@RusFootballNews) June 6, 2014
On potential starting lineup: "I don't like to talk about the lineup. We prepared very well as a squad, I like the condition we're in."— RussianFootballNews (@RusFootballNews) June 6, 2014
Capello on preparing for Brazil: "We should thank Moscow for the hot weather the past two weeks."— RussianFootballNews (@RusFootballNews) June 6, 2014


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"If you can use your vehicle as your office, you don't have down time," she said.
Rivet and others in the travel-intensive, telephone-heavy real estate business are among the millions of people who dial and drive, some of them infuriating other motorists with their inattention, some of them causing wrecks.
But with safety concerns mounting, the Legislature, in the regular 2009 session beginning Monday, will consider requiring drivers to use hands-free devices with their mobile phones.
Rep. Austin Badon, D-New Orleans, unsuccessfully pushed similar legislation last year. He's back this year with House Bill 146 calling for fines of $100 to $250 for holding a phone while driving, depending on the number of violations. It exempts emergency calls. (See text of bill.)
Rivet likes the idea, as long as hands-free devices are allowed.
"It really does make the conversation easier to handle," Rivet said. "Safety cannot be compromised. It's not worth hurting yourself, or God forbid you hurt someone else."
But studies on driving with wireless phones often reach a conclusion that might seem counterintuitive: It doesn't matter what hands-free gear a driver uses. The distraction grows from talking with someone who is not in the car and not aware of the traffic conditions.
Distraction for hands
Badon said his focus is keeping people's hands on the steering wheel.
It's having the device up to your ear" that causes the greatest hazard, Badon argued. "It affects your reaction times. In some cases, it really affects your field of vision."
He said hands-free technology is inexpensive and often comes built into a phone, such as a speakerphone feature.
"You don't have the right to put other people's lives in danger," Badon said.
He opposes the idea of banning all wireless-phone use while driving, saying phones are too pervasive. "Let's face it, they're part of society," he said.
Besides, he said, it's impossible to prevent every kind of distraction, from holding conversations with passengers to applying makeup to eating -- even reading at the wheel.
No state has an all-out ban on phoning while driving, said John Ulczycki, a vice president of the National Safety Council, which is based in Chicago. Six states and the District of Columbia have the hands-free requirement similar to Badon's proposal, Ulczycki said. In some states, local governments set their own policies.
But after rounding up the results of more than 50 studies, the nonprofit Safety Council in January called for motorists to stop using wireless phones altogether, for businesses to prohibit employees from using them while driving, and for states to outlaw calling and driving.
Considering the risks
National studies have concluded that wireless phone use contributes to hundreds of thousands of wrecks a year. Although other in-car behaviors might be riskier, some studies have shown that wireless phone use is more widespread and goes on longer during a trip.
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission counted 9,093 wrecks involving wireless phones from 2005 to 2008 -- 36 of them resulting in fatalities.
Ulczycki of the Safety Council said laws, such as the one Badon proposes, that allow on-the-go phone conversations with hands-free devices might encourage dangerous habits by spreading the presumption that hands-free devices increase safety.
"If as a result of that belief you make more calls, you are actually exposed to increased risk," Ulczycki said. "I don't think there's any evidence to suggest that you are safer.
"We all overestimate our driving abilities," he said.
Many drivers, however, oppose the pending legislation, or more restrictive legislation, on the grounds that the laws are unenforceable.
Wesley Clark, a Jefferson Parish firefighter, said he has witnessed firsthand how distracting phone conversations can be when drivers fail to even notice siren-blaring fire trucks looming behind them. He said he gets distracted, too, while phoning and driving.
"It's funny," he said, "your reaction is never to let go of the phone. It never occurs to them to just drop the phone."
Still, he said, common sense is the only antidote.
"They want to pass a new law because it looks good," Clark said. "The reality is, it's not doing anything."
Texting already restricted
The Legislature last year banned text messaging while driving and wireless phone use for newly licensed drivers. In the first several months, State Police issued only about 10 tickets under the law. Those involved crashes, the likeliest time for a rolling text messenger to get caught, said Lt. Doug Cain, a State Police spokesman.
Richard Brown, a Kenner resident who has taken an interest in the issue, traveled to Baton Rouge to speak against Badon's bill during a committee hearing last year. He said he plans to do that again this year.
Although he limits his own vehicular phone calls for safety reasons, Brown said he opposes a total ban in the driver's seat because that is too much government intrusion.
For people in the real estate business, the debate directly touches their livelihoods.
"I have to admit I am one of the offenders, driving and using the cell phone a lot," Metairie-based agent Mark Rodi said. He said he soon plans to start using a wireless ear piece. "It's a great convenience because you can get a lot of business done between point A and point B."
What I would like to see most of all is people obeying the speed limits and obeying the stop signs," Rodi said.
Rivet said hands-free technology and programmed directories make phone use safer by cutting the need to punch in entire numbers.
"If the phone rings, you're not looking for the phone" fumbling around in the car, she said. "Right there, that's a safety feature in itself."
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The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke
So, because you are lukewarm neither hot nor cold I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Bible
Recently I ran across an article that suggested two characteristics which significantly impede a man from taking the role of leadership in his family and in society in general. They are passivity and apathy. This is probably true of both men and women, although women, by virtue of their role in childbearing, are forced to be slightly more active for at least a limited time.
We dont think that our limited efforts will do any good, so we dont try. Or we just dont care. These characteristics are easy to assume today. With so much turmoil all around the world with man-made disasters, natural disasters, mores of society changing so rapidly, its easy to sit back and just roll with the punches.
Many people live for today only, reacting to each crisis as it comes along. If they cant handle the crisis, and they usually cant, they turn to someone else for help. If they have money today, they spend it today. If they dont have any money then they beg, borrow or steal.
Dont get me wrong. Crises will continue to occur events that we havent planned for. And we must help one another. A book entitled When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert suggests that when we help people we should discern whether the situation calls for relief, rehabilitation or development.
The book also suggests that we spend way too much time, effort and money with relief and not nearly enough on rehabilitation or development. Consider the following question for someone who needs help: Is your need an emergency due to an immediate, unforeseen, unusual and temporary situation? If not, then perhaps the emphasis should be placed on rehabilitation and/or development.
The articles written in this column are not just to entertain or to provide interesting information, although I hope that you find them pleasant and acceptable. FAMCO provides these articles primarily because we believe that the family as God has designed it is the key to healthy relationships and a healthy society in general.
Crises occur in marriages and the family and we all need help from time to time. There are numerous resources available to provide that help, including FAMCO. However, FAMCOs primary desire is to help you prevent the crises in those areas over which you can exercise some control.
In other words, using the principles provided in When Helping Hurts, FAMCO would like to help you focus on development, perhaps some rehabilitation as needed, with much less attention on relief. Although we may choose to be passive and apathetic about the events in the world over which we have no control, we can choose to have a real effect on the success of our marriage and family.
A report by The National Marriage Project, University of Virginia, in The State of Our Unions 2010 stated the following: In middle America, marriage is in trouble. Among the affluent, marriage is stable and may even be getting stronger. Among the poor, marriage continues to be fragile and weak. But the most consequential marriage trend of our time concerns the broad center of our society, where marriage, that iconic middle-class institution, is foundering.
I suspect the stability in marriages among the affluent may be due to their ability to afford separate lives together. In any case, most marriages are struggling. Before we reach crisis stage, what can we do for rehabilitation and development? Consider the following questions:
What does a successful marriage look like? Is my definition of success in line with Gods design for marriage? If my marriage is not on the path to success, what resources do I need to change my path?
Am I willing to put passivity and apathy aside and be proactive in improving my marriage and helping others around me?
Roger Rollins is the executive director of The Family and Marriage Coalition of Aiken, Inc. Contact him at 803-640-4689, firstname.lastname@example.com or www.aikenfamco.com.


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* Economy: The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the final three months of last year, the fastest growth in 2011. Americans spent more on cars and trucks, and companies restocked their shelves at the strongest pace in nearly two years.
* Taxes: The Internal Revenue Service is urging workers who earned $49,078 or less last year to check their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit, a tax credit for low- to moderate-income workers.
* Coming Sunday: Be sure to pick up a copy of The Times-Picayune's Sunday Money section, where we'll have a story on the 10th anniversary of the Hancock Horizon Burkenroad Small Cap Fund. The fund, which is based in part on research done by Tulane University business students, is celebrating its anniversary with top ratings from two companies that review and rank mutual funds.
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A police spokesman said the incident occurred just after 2:15 a.m.
Anyone with any information regarding this assault may contact police at 902-629-4172 or P.E.I. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).


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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has given The University of Texas-Pan American the approval to plan for eight new degrees, including a much coveted doctoral program in manufacturing engineering.
"This advanced degree program will provide our students and community with great opportunities," said UTPA President Dr. Miguel A. Nevárez. "This University is now poised to develop cutting edge technology research in manufacturing."
The approval is a significant achievement because the Rio Grande Valley is home to 700 manufacturing industries along the McAllen/Reynosa and Brownsville/Matamoros border areas.
Currently, UTPA boasts the only ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited manufacturing engineering bachelor's program in the State of Texas and is one of only 24 universities offering bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering in the country. Now with approval to plan for a doctoral program, UTPA will soon join a short and select list of universities offering Ph.D. programs in manufacturing.
Of the total new degree programs approved by THECB, half are in the College of Science and Engineering. After the program plans, budgets and procedures are approved, students will be able to apply for a bachelor's program in civil engineering or computer engineering in addition to a master's program in engineering management.
"We are broadening our programs in response to student demand and employer demand," Eastman said. "We are well positioned to implement these programs in the very near future."
The four other programs approved are master's level programs in creative writing, international studies, physician assistant studies and chemistry.


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Central IcePak team captain Josh Fitzgerald hoists the trophy over his head after his team defeated the Colemans Western Kings 7-5 at the Kinsmen Arena II Sunday.
The Central IcePak didn't waste any time showing why they were the top major midget hockey club in the province this year.
Nick Fitzgerald scored two goals to lead the league champion IcePak to a 7-5 win over the Colemans Western Kings in Game 5 of a best-of-seven final Sunday at the Pepsi Centre.
The IcePak came into enemy territory with the series tied at one game apiece, but despite a gallant effort from the defending champions, three straight wins catapulted the central squad to the top.
Jared Lush, Josh Fitzgerald, Mike Mason, Kyle Champion and Jordan Maher also scored for the champs in Sunday's clinching game in the Newfoundland and Labrador Major Midget Hockey League final affair.
Tommy Ryan had a goal and two helpers for the Kings Sunday afternoon, while single markers came off the sticks of Shannon Moores, Jordan Richards, Brady Griffin-Hefford and Derian Gould.
On Saturday night, Adam Dawe wowed the capacity crowd at the Kinsmen Arena II with a two-goal game as the IcePak put the Kings on the brink of elimination with a 5-3 victory in Game 4.
League scoring champion Jordan Maher banged home two goals for the central squad, while Kyle Champion scored the other goal for the winning side.
Ryan Gillam, Tommy Ryan and Jalen Gillard replied for the Kings.
The IcePak opened the road trip with a 1-0 victory in Game 3 Friday night with Mike Mason scoring the game's only goal at 17:33 of the second stanza with Cody Abbott picking up the only assist.


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PENDLETON -- A 64-year-old Portland minister has died from injuries she suffered when she was hit by a truck in Pendleton while attending a conference there.
The Rev. Trudy Bradley was struck as she walked across Southwest Court Place on Pendleton's west end en route to the town's convention center near the Pendleton Round-Up grounds at 11:50 a.m. Friday, said Pendleton Police Chief Stuart Roberts.
She was flown by air ambulance to OHSU Hospital in Portland, where she died at 10:50 p.m., he said.
Bradley was a children's education minister at First Congregational United Church of Christ at 1126 S.W. Park Ave. in Portland and a former member of the First Christian Church in Eugene.
"We are still reeling," said Senior Pastor Anton Dewet of the Portland church. "She was a vital part of our congregational life. She was very beloved, a very gentle person, very quiet, unassuming, always tolerant."
Bradley was an adjunct professor at Marylhurst University and an ordained minister in both the Disciples Church and the United Church of Christ, Dewet said. She is survived by her husband, Dan Bradley. A memorial service is planned at noon Oct. 27 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
The 17-year-old boy who was driving the truck will be cited for a traffic violation, but won't be charged criminally, Roberts said. The accident scene is considered a private drive and lacks a designated crosswalk, but is a crossing point for pedestrians, he said.


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Northwest Summer Book Tour visits Winslow Sunday
The Northwest Summer Book Tour is coming to Bainbridge Island this weekend.
The tour will be visiting Eagle Harbor Books from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. The Bainbridge stop includes nine young adult and new adult authors from around the Pacific Northwest who banded together to advance the standing and reach of their genre.
"It's difficult to get your book noticed, so [the tour's] primary goal was to meet new readers and kind of get exposure in the marketplace," said author T.M. Franklin. "I'd met a lot of the authors through other events and … it was common among all of us that sometimes it's hard to get noticed when you're a new author."
The panel will discuss the writers' styles and touch on how the publishing system works, particularly for authors who lack the resources to associate with major publishers.
Bainbridge resident S.L. Whyte said she hopes to see local readers connect and enjoy her debut fantasy novel, "Stelladaur: Finding Tir Na Nog," which is set on a fictionalized Bainbridge Island.
"The character lives on Bainbridge Island," explained Whyte. "There are so many places that Islanders are familiar with."
Whyte believes her fellow Bainbridge residents "will feel very connected with their own neighborhood in my story."
The book tour also hopes to help the young adult genre gain wider acceptance and recognition by readers of all ages.
"The issues we address are broad and don't just appeal to kids," Franklin said. "I would like to see more appreciation that young adult literature is literature."
"We're going to be talking about how young adult literature isn't just for kids, it's actually for adults as well," Whyte said. "There's going to be something for everybody there."
The tour runs through Aug. 18 at locations across Washington; check http://YANABookTour.wix.com/info for details. A second stop in Kitsap County is 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Barnes & Noble in the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale.
Tour authors include:
Nina Foxx, an award-winning filmmaker, playwright and author of 15 novels, including "Catfish," which will be used by Homeland Security as part of the iGuardian Program;
Holli Anderson, author of the critically acclaimed "Five: Out of the Dark" and "Five: Out of the Pit";
A.O. Peart, the Amazon best-selling author of the "Forged" series and the multiple award-nominated "Almost Bad Boys" series;
S.L. Whyte, president of The Stelladaur Academy, where young adult fantasy transforms education, and author of "Stelladaur: Finding Tir Na Nog";
Fabio Bueno, a 2012 Sandy Literary Contest winner and author of "Wicked Sense" and "Broken Spell";
T.M. Franklin, the Amazon best-selling author of the "MORE" trilogy and "How to Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with You";
Martina Dalton, author of "The Third Eye of Jenny Crumb" and its new sequel, "The Sixth Sense of Jenny Crumb";
Edward Averett, the award-winning author of "Cameron and the Girls" and "The Rhyming Season"; and
Ava O'Shay, the Amazon best-selling author of "Entrusted."
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On March 31, Film Army was invited to the One Minute Film & Video Festival at the Toronto Underground Cinema. The festival consisted of 60 films, all one minute in length. 30 were older favourites wisely chosen by festival director Matt Brown and the other 30 were brand spanking new. These new shorts were created by filmmakers from Canada, US, Germany, Romania, South Africa, Italy, Australia, Japan, and Poland. The Polish filmmaker, Jakub Paczek, even flew down to the Great White North to attend the festival. Incredible!
The theme of the festival was "social/media". The filmmakers were asked to take that theme and interpret it however they wanted. It seems like the theme screams topics involving social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter) but it was surprising to see most filmmakers take that theme and go in another direction with it. When I started seeing more and more minute films that focused on large group activities, I was taken aback but willing to digest what the filmmakers conceived.
Some of them hit and some of them missed. Even though that may seem like a negative thing, these festivals are good to figure out where one can improve in their short film as well as what their narrative or technical strengths are. It's also a chance to see the creative mind at work without any sort of censorship.
I provide two videos. The first video is footage I shot at the festival as well as some interviews I conducted with Matt Brown and festival juror Henry Wong. Both were great guys to talk to. Not only did they give a little bit of history about the festival itself, but they also offered advice to aspiring filmmakers and explained the importance of film festivals.
This next video is where I talk about the new films that were screened and the criticisms and the appreciations I found. As I state in the video, if I happen to not mention your film and you want some constructive criticism, want to know what your strengths were, or both, feel free to leave a comment below and I'll be happy to talk about your work with you.
Thanks to the staff and volunteers behind the festival for making this a memorable event and another big thanks for inviting Film Army. We can't wait until the next one!
Hello there, Addison here. It's been brought to my attention that in my post, I goofed on the explanation of the theme. I thought by having the themes "social" and "media" together meant that filmmakers either had to do a short on "social media" or have their short tackle "social" elements as well as "media" attributes. However, the theme "Social/Media" was, in fact, two separate themes which means filmmakers could do a short the revolved around the "social" theme or the "media" theme.
I apologize for this mistake and sorry to any filmmakers I may have offended. That aside, I hope everyone enjoyed the vlogs!
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This is a big, controversial lift for the Committee, and they have been given some extra time to see if they can successfully put the pieces together. Education Finance - With 35 school budgets defeated at town meeting, there was a good deal of attention given to the topic of education finance last week. In fact, my committee (Way and Means) spent the lion's share of its time on this issue and rolled out an initial reform draft for review and consideration. The proposal represents some good work, but don't expect any silver bullet resulting in a significant tax reduction - because there is no silver bullet. The overall tax levy will remain high, and get higher, unless we can reign in education spending (the highest in the nation per $1,000 of income).
Health Care - The big surprise last week, at least for me, was the Governor's decision to postpone any discussion of health care financing alternatives. This is a very big issue, with a very big price tag, and we were told from the Day 1 of the session that the Administration would be rolling out "single payer" financing ideas and alternatives to the House Ways and Means Committee in March. Apparently, that's not going to be the case, with the Governor explaining that the Administration's analysis associated with this daunting task still needs more work to "get it right."
What does this mean? I certainly don't have the inside track on what this really means, but it would seem to me that it will be pretty darned difficult to keep to the goal of approving a finance plan in 2015 without the Legislature getting a head start this year. Could this also mean no "single payer" in 2017? Stay tuned.
Jeff Wilson represents the towns of Manchester, Arlington, Sunderland and Sandgate in the state legislature.