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Sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Van Drew, the bill establishes procedures for evacuation of at-risk coastal areas and makes provision for shelter accommodations for evacuees, especially senior citizens and other vulnerable and special-needs residents.
Based on the recommendations of a special legislative task force that was formed following hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the bill incorporates lessons learned in Gulf Coast states regarding mass evacuations and long-term shelter accommodations.
The recent evacuations of Cape May and Atlantic counties caused by Hurricane Irene demonstrated the need to improve and update emergency plans, and added a measure of urgency to a bill that was years in the making.
Many residents from these counties were sheltered in Cumberland County during that storm.
"Irene made the entire state realize how vulnerable we can be to a natural disaster," Van Drew noted. "We had been moving along steadily with this legislation, but we were always needing to convince other legislators of the importance of this bill."
Many of the provisions in the bill were used during Hurricane Irene, but Van Drew stressed the need for such provisions to be codified into law.
Because hurricane season coincides with the peak of tourist season, a major aspect of the bill is the integration and coordination of emergency services between counties, as well as neighboring states and federal agencies.
"The bill deals specifically with the contra-flow of traffic, and helps coordinate our plans with those of neighboring states."
The bill would require the New Jersey State Police to work in conjunction with the Department of Transportation and emergency management coordinators to implement a lane-reversal strategy on the Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway in preparation for an emergency evacuation. It would also prohibit the towing of a drawn or towed trailer in an area where an emergency has been declared, and task state and county officials with identifying critical infrastructure that would require alternate emergency power generators in the event of a power outage.
The bill would require the director of the state Office of Emergency Management to review the evacuation and shelter plans of coastal counties, as well as those surrounding them. The director will also be tasked with integrating plans among various counties and the state. Also included is an annual public awareness campaign to provide residents with information about how they would be notified in the event of an evacuation, which routes they should use and what supplies they should have on hand.
The bill also creates provisions for long-term shelter accommodation, in the event that densely populated areas of New Jersey are rendered uninhabitable for long periods of time. A team of experts, working in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management, will identify schools and other locations statewide that could be used as emergency long- and short-term shelters.
Under the bill, all elementary and secondary schools built following the effective date of the law would be required to be constructed in a manner that would allow them to be used as shelters.
The issue of animal evacuation and shelter is also addressed. People who own pets typically bring them along when they evacuate an area, and emergency shelters will not allow pets inside for health and safety reasons. This creates additional problems during a mass evacuation, and the bill would attempt to establish emergency shelters for animals, so that residents do not endanger themselves by staying behind out of fear for the safety of their pets and livestock.
A major focus of the legislation is solidifying evacuation and accommodation plans for citizens with special needs.
"This bill works to integrate evacuation strategies of nursing homes and hospitals and develop a coordinated plan that ensures the safety of our most vulnerable citizens," Van Drew remarked.
Under the proposed legislation, each county will be asked to develop a central registry for residents with special needs who require additional assistance during an emergency.
The Department of Health and Senior Services would also be required to develop a coordinated statewide evacuation strategy for hospitals and other health care facilities, and to include a plan to get patients alternative sources of care and temporary shelter.
Van Drew spoke enthusiastically about the legislation and was appreciative of the bi-partisan support the bill received.
"This bill has been a labor of love," Van Drew said. "I chaired the task force and worked closely with state Sen. Connors throughout its creation. It was a truly bipartisan effort because the health and safety of our citizens are not partisan issues. It is rewarding to see it move forward without any political interference."


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So I would like some advice and help please.
What can I do to help relieve my stress before I get addicted to smoking all the time?
I don't have a lot of time I work 8 hour shifts but I drive 40 miles back and forth for work.
I've heard that cinnamon gum or grapefruit juice are good to have when you get a craving to smoke. I have never smoked though so I don't know how well it works. Do you have 20 minutes or so to meditate or something and take time for yourself? I don't really know. I feel that stress is very personal and we all deal with it differently. We all have it and just have to learn how our bodies react to it and then figure out how to respond to that to better cope. Good luck!
While nicotine isn't healthy, the other garbage in cigarettes is even worse. The tar and other toxins will get on your clothes, in your hair, etc., and can be as bad as second hand smoke. Given that, even if you don't smoke around your kids or other people, even the residue on your clothes is damaging to them.
If you've already got the nicotine bug, don't allow yourself to buy or bum cigarettes. If you absolutely must have the nicotine, buy nicotine gum or lozenges. It's not the same but at least you're not damaging others around you and the damage to yourself is less.
Deep breathing can help stress a LOT. The key is to allow yourself to do it. When I'm feeling like I'm about to snap because of stress I force myself to stop. Literally. I'll stop in the middle of the room, going up the stairs, whatever. I take a huge deep breath in through my nose, hold it for about2 or 3 seconds then exhale as slowly as I can through my mouth with my lips sort or "puckered" to help slow it down. If I do this even just twice, I feel SO much better.
I also look at what's stressing me and determine what I can do about it. There is a saying about worry that I try to live by. To paraphrase, it basically says if you're worried (or stressed) determine what you can do about the thing worrying you. If you can do something about it, stop worrying and take action. If you can't do anything about it, stop worrying because the worry won't change anything.
Maybe some relaxation tapes/CDs to play in the car on your commute or audio books that you're interested in will help.
Plenty of water and exercise are both proven to help stress. Even a tiny bit of exercise.....walk to lunch instead of driving, do squats while taking things out of the dryer, all sorts of ways to work in a bit of blood flowing activity.
if your a coffee drinker try reducing that bc smokers associate coffee with cigs try some chamomile tea or green tea in morning driving to and from work put on some calming music, mainly ones without words while you drive like some meditation music, classical or even your fav. book on cd. Just remember that they make cigs with a lot of acid and some sort of fecal matter as well. your kids will get the smell on them big time even if you don't smoke around them, they will end up taking it in if its in your hair. Cut out your sugars eat lots of fruits when you feel the need to smoke even carrots would help. Do you drive on highway the whole time? you can watch the sights as you drive by (of course focuse on road) or you can use that time to sort out your thoughts and think what a positive is to a negative
chew gum and exercise, get enough sleep. sleep and exercise can cut down on the stress and keeping your mouth busy might help you not smoke.


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The Giants will be contenders in the NFC—that's not in question—but the increasing number of injuries this preseason is certainly worrisome, and is putting them in a position where they may need to add some additional talent.
Surprisingly, there are still a lot of excellent players still on the market. Perhaps even more surprising, five that could significantly improve the Giants in 2011.


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Samford had been swept by Appalachian State in the regular season, but had no problems with the Mountaineers in Friday's 70-56 win in the Southern Conference Tournament first round game.
Samford (13-19) plays top-seeded Davidson on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Asheville, N.C. The game will be televised on ESPN3. Samford snapped a 4-year losing streak in the conference tournament.
"I thought this was a game that we had to do the little things in order for us to be successful," Samford head coach Bennie Seltzer said in a school release. "We'd played these guys twice already and they always say it's hard to beat a team three times in a season. Turnovers hurt us the first two times that we played them, but today we did an unbelievable job of taking care of the basketball."
Tim Williams scored 21 with 11 rebounds. Michael Bradley scored 14 and Connor Miller scored 11 for the Bulldogs.
Williams became the first sophomore in school history to pass 1,000 career points.
"We've jumped on Tim's back all year and let him carry us offensively in a lot of games," Seltzer said. "He's been extremely consistent with his effort and he has a great ability to score the basketball. Appalachian State does a good job against Tim, and today he went 9-of-17 from the field, but for Tim that's actually well below his average of 61 percent on the season."
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Dorothy Beaston, almost breathless with excitement, strapped on her life vest.
"I never went sailing," the Lower Paxton Twp. great-grandmother said, her green eyes sparkling almost as much as the 340-acre Pinchot Lake. "I was playing pinochle last night when my friend asked me if I wanted to come sailing. So here we are."
Most seemed to enjoy a morning close to nature and away from the daily grind of email, phone calls and bosses.
Rich Alioth of Camp Hill, club commodore, said about 300 people from six counties participated in the free sailboat rides and ate the lunches provided by the club to promote sailing.
"Sailing is making a comeback," said Alioth, an English teacher at Northern Middle School. "We hit a low point in the 1990s but now have two sailing clubs in the midstate. We love to sail. We talk boats 24-7. Sailing is good exercise and a great stress reliever."
That seemed evident from the smiles of the "skippers" — those piloting the five sailboats — and their crews.
Skippers guided their 15-foot-long, 5-foot-wide fiberglass boats into shore, steering the boats with simple rudders as sails rippled in the breeze.
Beaston and her friend, Cindy Bolt of Paxtonia, eagerly made themselves at home in the sailboat of Michael VanNoy of Lemoyne, Fun Sail coordinator. Bolt had invited Beaston along during the West Hanover Pinochle Club game on Friday night.
"She asked me if I wanted to come," said Beaston, a lively mother of eight, grandmother of 26 and great-grandmother of three. "I said, 'Sure, let's give it a try.' " Ten minutes later, the two beamed with pleasure as they got out of the beautiful sailboat with a yellow sail.
"I expected more wind and splashing," Beaston said of the gentle ride in winds at 5 to 10 mph. "It was a lot of fun, more than I expected." She and Bolt then headed to a picnic table for a lunch of hot dogs, potato chips, bottled water and Rice Krispies treats.
Ben Wolgemuth, 12, and his grandfather, Ron Novak, both of Manheim, took a break from their family camping trip to take a sailboat ride with Skipper Gordie Bell of Hanover. Ben called the ride "pretty, peaceful, sunny and free."
"Free" is a key word in sailing, some members said. Unlike pleasure boats powered by gas engines, sailboats use free wind to glide through the water.
Alioth said sailing requires an initial investment of $500 to $5,000 for a sailboat.
"You have to pay to trailer your boat or keep it at the lake," he said. "But the wind is free." He said he prefers wind to be 15 to 25 mph but makes do with what he gets.
The Pinchot Sailing Club sponsors 12 races annually in Pinchot Lake, six in the spring and six in the fall. The first fall sailboat race will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 27.
Marilyn Kentch of Wellsville, usually the only woman in the races, said she loves it.
"I have a sailboat, and my husband has a sailboat," she said. "It's great fun."


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Thanks for the update @revaxarts, but mine is still not working. It still does not show up on the setting page. Any idea?
Settings page is working again with Firefox v26.0 Windows
Woow working again:) Thanks bro
Sorry @revaxarts still no luck for me either, using latest Chrome on Mac, cleared cache as well.
Working again on Chrome!!! Thanks revaxarts!
Hi revaxarts! I did the manual update, but still not working for me. I'm also using Chrome on a Mac. I see the 'jQuery is not defined' error in the console. If you have any other tip that could helps us, let us know. And again, thank you for developing this amazing tool
it works but something is still missing, not sure how it's called. I used to have a statement of item sales & earnings chart per day. Now I just have the default chart with every sale I made this month and not divided per day so I can't figure out how much I made today, yesterday or anyday. I need to calculate myself each sale be the date.
Such a great feature! Thanks
Hi friend,script not working for me again:(
Hey guys,
I too have found that the latest version still won't load for me, so I did some troubleshooting and I found a (hacky) solution.
It seems that currently the marketplaces load jQuery via yepnope
yepnope({ load: [ "http://0.envato-static.com/assets/application/vendor-2b538c3f97134712a085fc58f4c396f5.js", "http://3.envato-static.com/assets/application/main-f4613a8aa52bf1a43954582f32d14b24.js" ], complete: function () { $(function(){ marketplace.init.app(); }); } });
Apparently (at least some times), this script does not finish loading prior to the window.load event being fired. That's where Xaver's plugin hooks in to load the Dashboard Plus script remotely:
window.addEventListener( "load", function(){ go(); }, false );
The error occurs because jQuery still isn't defined when the load event fires, so the go() function can't call jQuery.ajax and load the Dashboard Plus script.
What I did was add this code in the Dashboard Plus Extension's go() function to detect whether jQuery has loaded and if not to wait 1 second and try again
function go(){ if( typeof jQuery == 'undefined' ){ setTimeout( go , 1000 ); return; } jQuery.ajax({ url: window.dashboardplus['base']+'/js/bootstrap.js', dataType: "script", success: function(){}, cache: true }); }
It'll keep doing that till jQuery loads and then it'll load Dashboard Plus remotely.
This really isn't a great solution (intermittent existence checking) – optimally the go() function would just fire as a callback on a registered event, but I'm not aware of any existing events that would work – the yepnope function provides a callback on complete, but I'm not sure if there's a way to hook into that. Though the Envato code could be written to trigger a custom completion event which scripts like Xaver's could bind to.
Anyway, this allows me to at least use Dashboard Plus for the time being until Xaver comes up with what I'm sure will be a much better solution
Hope that helps, guys!
P.S. Just meant to say another big thanks to Xaver for this awesome script – I forget how much I rely on this until it's gone!


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Water issues, including bonds and legislation proposed by a Bay Area senator affecting their shared jurisdiction dominated the discussion during an interview with Amador County's elected representatives, Senator Tom Berryhill and Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, during an impromptu lunchtime interview July 18. The first part of the interview was published in the July 25 print edition of the Amador Ledger Dispatch, and is available online. In this week's second part of our two-part series, we delve into water bonds, and the history of the legislation promoted by the two men.
ALD: So the water bond issue. Would you like to talk a little bit about that, about what is coming up in August, and how that ties in for you.
Berryhill: I'm sure Frank will pipe in here. There are several water bonds that have been on the floor, and really, there's kind of consensus between Frank and Connie's (Assembly Leader Conway, R-Tulare) bill and the Perea (Assemblyman Henry T. Perea, D-Fresno) bill, that was for $8.5 billion. The governor wanted six, and that was a good starting point. I think the governor backs 8-1/2 billion. But we got right up to the very edge and there were some personalities and this and that and it didn't happen — very frustrating. That being said, this is a good bond that builds two water storage facilities … it gives us underground water cleanup. Hopefully, we can make that happen and put something in front of the voters in California come November.
ALD: How about you, Assemblyman? You co-wrote AB2043.
Bigelow: That's a fact. To give a little perspective, in 2009, the legislature came together. It was a real battle, to get what they got, which was an $11.14 billion dollar bond. Yes, there were some bells and whistles in there, but they got the language that they wanted. They got the dollars for the projects that are needed. What we really tailored, from then to now, is a scaled-down model. Assembly Bill 2043 is $8.35 billion dollars. That covers all the infrastructure, core-capital improvements that we need: two dams, multiple facilities for water treatment throughout, some cross-connection conveyance channels that are needed — not tunnel stuff — conveyance projects, and monies to improve our existing levies. So that was a really good package that we put out, both Connie and myself, and that was gaining us all the right language to protect the water rights, to protect the continuous appropriation of funding, so that you don't get started and stopped annually. On top of that, it's set in the (language) structure how projects would be approved, right down to the minutiae. Through the recognition that Republicans don't typically have a chance of getting anything passed, we worked with Perea, who has Assembly Bill 2686. He and I were fairly far apart. But he did have the structure of $3 billion dollars, and continuous appropriation in his, and he had some finer points and it became, 'OK, can we work together?' and he and I talked. I mean, we actually went out and found a cousin, his name starts with Jack (laughs) and we actually got to a point that was, 'Hey, wait a minute, we're not far apart. Can we get there?' Now his has $10.1 billion dollars in his package, and he had a lot of extra desires, and the desires were to get votes to support it, basically, so there was an extra billion here and an extra billion there, mostly for coastal folks and Los Angeles. Given that said, I became a joint author on his bill, so it looked like a bipartisan picture. If you looked at his language, and you looked at my language, it's all the same, except you've got two extra billion dollars that's programmed in for projects in the core L.A. area and the coastal area, and coastal meaning Monterey. If you put a billion dollars for Monterey into my bill, you'd be at just under $10 billion. Given that said, its kind of ironic that out of six or seven water bonds, there are only two, truthfully, that are not victimized by the system. The last one that lives on the Senate side was killed, and it died on the floor, but it was granted reconsideration, and that's the Wolk (Senator Lois Wolk, D-Davis) bill. But ours are still alive. It's interesting how these two have been able to continue moving forward.
ALD: Do you think that's because of the perception that it's a bi-partisan effort?
Bigelow: I don't really think it's a perception. It has been a bi-partisan effort.
Berryhill: It's a better bond.
Bigelow: It works well together. We've purposefully kept both alive, because, if one fails, Henry can jump on mine, and we can still move forward. But, at the same time, we had negotiated in good faith, and at the last minute, when we left on a Thursday, what three weeks, four weeks ago, I mean, we had a deal. And that whole thing came to an explosion, and we were brought into an office when we came back the next Monday, and we were told, 'Okay, you're going to sit in a room, and you're going to hammer out new language, and you're going to hammer out new dollars, because the governor wants it to be at around $6 billion dollars.' Well we can't get there and have a responsible bond move forward. If we don't get at least an $8 billion dollar package, you're just wasting the people's money. It doesn't pencil out, and you can't get there, and you can't get there, for sure, with the language that they're proposing. Language that would leave out water rights protection, would leave out continuous appropriation, would leave out recreational components and other components that make it possible for us to actually justify having a storage facility.
Berryhill: Those are deal killers, without those. Frank mentioned water rights. It took us two years of fighting with these guys in the original bond to get those water rights, and those water rights for Northern California, they would be in the Constitution, so they could never steal this water. If we don't pass a bond, and they build a conveyance system, (tunnels) they're going to legally steal this water as I sit here. And that should concern every one of us in this room today.
Bigelow: Let's go back to your first discussion point, the Mokelumne. If you don't protect those above-ground water rights, not only if SB 1199 passes, will you lose your future allocations, allotments, of water that you're secured right now with, you will lose those under 1199. You will also be jeopardized because the water rights language is being stripped out. Your existing water is now compromised and potentially threatened. So you could, even with your existing people, lose, and not have enough to provide.
ALD: Even 1914 rights too?
Berryhill: Yes.
Bigelow: Yes. The most senior water rights are the pre-1914 water rights.
Berryhill: All it takes is a declaration from the governor. He did one declaration earlier this year that we got him to do. Then he comes back and does another one that allowed them to curtail our 1914 water rights. And that should concern everyone up here in the north. So, this bond is paramount to keeping California whole. And not only for water up here, but for water for agriculture down in the valley for food. We supply food globally. If we lose the ability to raise our own food and go offshore, it's a national issue. It's a national public safety issue.
Bigelow: Now let's jump a little bit forward, because what they're starting to talk about is including groundwater elements inside this whatever vehicle package for the water bond. If they get that tied in there, that could cause further internal strife for anybody to support it, for many people to support the water bond moving forward, because they've really wanted to manage all of it. Do you have your own personal well?
ALD: Yes.
Bigelow: That's the component that they're talking about. And a guy comes in and says we're going to put a lock, we're going to put a meter, oh, by the way, we're also going to tell you how much water you can use.
Berryhill: But Frank, do you think if they try to incorporate that language, and they very well may, that that may be something that's an absolute deal-killer too?
Bigelow: I have made it clear that it is to me. I don't want to co-mix surface and groundwater because they're two different elements. One is private property rights — the overlying landowner has the rights to everything underneath the ground.
ALD: We've heard our supervisors say that many times. That these over-broad, one-size-fits-all legislative efforts actually don't fit that well in our unique corner of the state, or in other unique corners of the state.
Berryhill: It's all regional. The problems you have up here in Amador aren't problems down in Fresno or Madera — they're completely different. The other thing that people don't understand is that all of a sudden, if you've got additional water storage, so we have more water, that helps increase your underground water supply.
Bigelow: Let's don't confuse the two issues. The overlying is the water basin component of discussion with the groundwater. They want to do regulations based on a basin-wide. Now you don't live on a basin here. You're in a fractured rock system. In the valley, they're actually in a basin where they're in an aquifer. There is water directly right there. Here, it's hunt and peck, hit and miss. You've just got to find the right fracture. So they're totally different. The California Department of Water Resources has dearly, dearly wanted to capture all water rights, and this is something they're seething at right now and they see the opportunity. Because there's not enough people who understand the differences and the nuances between these different components. So it's up to just to just a handful of us — Tom, me, a couple others, that can articulate this, and try to stop it. What's really going to be needed right now is you. Not just as the Amador Ledger Dispatch, but you, as a personal, private property owner, and you, everybody, fighting it and getting the word out to the people that hey, they're coming after your private property. Take your water rights away, what do you got? Control the water and you get to control how you move people.


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Gas prices have increased slightly in the Harrisburg area.
The lowest price reported today to GasBuddy.com is $3.49 a gallon. Last week gas dipped at several locations to $3.38.
The average price in the Harrisburg area today is $3.59. The state average is $3.63 and the national average is $3.62.
The Harrisburg average price is 21 cents lower than a month ago and a whopping 41 cents lower than a year ago.


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[Intro: The Game]
What you was gonna do?
Kill me in my sleep, you bitch-ass nigga?
2Pac, Biggie – shut the fuck up!
Fucking dogs, barking and shit
(Don't shoot, don't shoot!) Fuck you, nigga!
[Hook: Lil Wayne]
And I'm grindin' till I'm tired
'Cause they said: "You ain't grindin' till you tired."
So I'm grindin' with my eyes wide
Looking to find a way through the day, a light for the night
Dear Lord, you done took so many of my people
I'm just wondering why you haven't taken my life
Like what the hell am I doing right? My life
The hood has took so many of their people, and yet it hasn't taken their lives
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PENNS GROVE — The only male student in New Jersey to receive a high honor of the AP Scholar Award, a recent graduate was honored for his excellence and achievements in school
Nolan Concannon, 18, graduated from Penns Grove High School Thursday night as valedictorian and also graduated through Salem County Vocational Technical School's Academy of Engineering and Technologies — a program through Vo-Tech hosted at Penns Grove High School.
Nolan, who resides in Pennsville Township, was overwhelmed with gratitude when he was notified he had been given the AP Scholar Award — one of two people in the entire state.
"I was really surprised. I knew what the criteria was so when I found out, I was jumping up and down a bit. I was really excited," Nolan said.
He is the youngest of three brothers and his parents are Maryrita and Patrick Concannon.
The AP Program recognizes high school students who successfully demonstrate college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Only one female and one male from each U.S. state receives the award, according to Director of Curriculum/Instruction Zenaida Cobian.
"Our district is extremely proud of having Nolan receive such prestigious recognition. It is not an award given to every individual. Having Nolan awarded the AP Scholar in NJ means the delivery of instruction given by effective teachers in Penns Grove High School is of high caliber and standards," Cobian said.
According to the AP Program website, there is no monetary award, however each winning student receives a certificate and the achievement is acknowledged on any AP score report that is sent to colleges the following fall.
"We will continue to prepare our students to meet the challenges facing them once they graduate from our high school," Cobian said.
The Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Board of Education recognized Nolan at an earlier board of education meeting for his hard work and high achievements.
Nolan has been enrolled in AP calculus, AP chemistry, and AP History in which he received perfect scores of 5 out of 5 on his calculus and chemistry test. Additionally, he received a 4 out of 5 on his history exam.
"It was challenging and I definitely thought I'd get a lot out of these classes and I learned a lot," Nolan said.
To be eligible for the scholar award, students must receive a 3 or higher on the greatest number of AP exams and then the highest average score, at least a 3.5 on all exams taken.
Through 34 different college-level courses and exams, AP provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement, standing out in the college admission process, according to Cobian.
More than 3,800 colleges and universities annually receive AP scores.
Nolan received a 790 out of 800 on his SAT Chemistry Subject test and has been in the Boy Scouts of America since he was six years old.
Additionally, he is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Congress, and participates ion cross country and spring/winter track.
Nolan was submitted for the award by his chemistry teacher and said the honor would not be possible without his chemistry and math teachers.
"They always challenged me and no matter what my pace, they always threw a little extra my way which I really liked because it allowed me to really grow with math and in general," Nolan said.
When Nolan received his scores from the college board, he also received a letter and certificate from Trevor Packer, AP and College Readiness Senior Vice President.
Nolan was accepted to several colleges including — Rowan University, Rutgers University, Virginia Tech, Princeton University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He will be attending MIT.
"I hope to go into engineering, that's my big focus. I would like to do research in the future, I think that'd be really cool," Nolan said.
Additionally, Nolan took time to offer some advice to students heading into high school.
"Just do what you have to do and if you want to do more and can, then do it. Don't burn yourself out."


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By Evan Cardin
EWING — For more than 14 years, Carole Stiller has devoted her life to the prevention of gun violence. Her commitment has taken her from the grass roots to the U.S. Capitol and brought her face to face with scores of people, particularly survivors.
She can still recall the day it all began, when Rosie O'Donnell took to the airwaves and encouraged every able-bodied American to join the Million Mom March on Washington, D.C.
"This was in 1999," Stiller said, smiling. "I heard Rosie say on her program that there was going to be a Mother's Day march (the) next year and that we had to go, enough was enough. We were going to tell Congress that gun violence has got to stop."
Since that first march, Stiller has grown into a fierce advocate for firearm safety. She now serves as president of the Mercer County Million Mom March chapter and has helped organize countless outreach events across New Jersey.
She's also become a policy warrior, one of the foremost leaders in the push for stricter gun control laws, especially in New Jersey, where she pressures state lawmakers to enforce existing legislation and close loopholes in it, through petitions, events and personal outreach.
"Carole is a go-to person for people all across the country," said Brian Malte, senior national policy director for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. "She's one of the top gun control advocates in the history of this movement."
Malte shared a story from last year's congressional recess, when Stiller was tapped to visit key district offices and aid in the push for universal background checks. Malte knew Stiller was a workhorse, and he expected her to have the visits done in about a week. Instead, she did all four in a single day, phoning in with a fresh bulletin after each visit.
"She's done it all," Malte said, "from getting new members to policy work; she's covered all the bases. She has a relentless energy I've never seen in another advocate."
Although that energy has always been there, Stiller's reach into gun control came about very much by chance. As a child growing up in Bensalem, Pa., she enjoyed basketball and softball and even shot at cans with her neighbor's BB gun. After graduating from Bensalem High School in 1962, Stiller joined the stenography pool at the David Sarnoff Research Center in West Windsor and worked there for more than a decade, sometimes even fielding calls for David Sarnoff himself.
It was at the center that Carole met her husband, an up-and-coming research engineer named Thomas Stiller. They married in 1975 and moved to Ewing, where they built the house they still call home.
When Carole became involved in the Million Mom March in 2000, Thomas hopped on board as her unofficial roadie and tech supporter.
"Carole's very much a people person," Thomas Stiller said. "She really flourishes when she interacts with victims and relatives of victims of gun violence. She has a knack for bringing people together and a passion for trying to stop the violence."
Stiller sees her passion not as a calling but as a common sensibility. Her aim isn't to take guns from law-abiding citizens, but to keep them out of the hands of criminals. By making it harder to anonymously buy a firearm, Stiller hopes to stop violent offenders from adding weapons to their arsenal.
"The opposition always says, 'That wouldn't have stopped this guy or that wouldn't have stopped that guy,'" she said. "Well, no, but it might stop somebody else! We can't make it easier for criminals or mentally insane people to get guns. In this day and age, there's no reason not to be able to get a background check on someone when they're buying a gun."
Many of the gun violence survivors Stiller meets share the same sentiments, she said, adding that her relationship with these victims has bolstered her resolve and strengthened her sense that the work she's doing is vital.
"Survivors are so grateful for the time and effort we put into sensible gun laws," Stiller said. "I've met so many wonderful people, but so many of them I've met under such tragic circumstances."
When survivors rose to speak at the original Million Mom March, they inspired a generation of Americans to join the push for gun control legislation. Stiller said she remembers the weight of their words, and how the crowd rallied to support them.
"That first march was definitely a gathering of like minds," Stiller said. "We saw that, all across the country, they were holding events in state capitals and we really thought, 'This is it.' We thought, 'How can they ignore us?' And to this day I say Congress treated us like an e-mail. They just hit delete."
Though action slowed, Stiller was determined to get the word out. To raise firearm safety awareness, she began canvassing the tri-state area, organizing events at every turn.
In 2004, when the federal assault weapons ban was set to expire, Stiller — then 60 — joined forces with the Philadelphia hip-hop community and stole the stage at an anti-gun violence concert. In 2008, one year after the Virginia Tech shootings, she arranged a lie-in at The College of New Jersey in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
"I first met Carole over a decade ago when I was a student volunteer for Ceasefire NJ," said Nicola Bocour, now the group's project director. "She's traveled all around the state to set up booths and has even held functions in her home — all to promote gun violence prevention and help bring information to residents of the Garden State."
Stiller has become a regular on the school assembly circuit as well. Every year, she sets up shop in the West Trenton High School gymnasium for "Shoot Hoops Not Guns," an activity that encourages students to use their free time in constructive ways.
She's also dedicated to pressuring policy makers, but in the current political environment, progress on gun control legislation is nearly impossible. The polarized atmosphere in Congress and elsewhere has dismayed many within the Million Mom March.
"The universal background check bill not passing the Senate was a real downer," Stiller said, "but we have to remember that the bill received 54 votes in favor. We expect the bill will eventually pass, but this is not a sprint to the finish, it is a marathon, and we are prepared."
Another marathon goal is the full implementation of the New Jersey Personalized Handgun Law. Signed by Gov. Jim McGreevy in 2002, the law requires all handguns sold in New Jersey to employ user-authorized safety technology, if and when it becomes available.
This "smart gun" law has been on the books for more than a decade, but only recently has the technology become feasible. In a letter to the New Jersey attorney general drafted earlier this year, Stiller and Jonathan Lowy of the Brady Campaign urge him to comply with the law and look into the latest user-authorized technologies. Both believe firmly that this law will save lives, and that it may kick-start a nationwide race to perfect so-called smart guns.
In the meantime, Stiller has much to do. The Million Mom March has added three chapters in New Jersey since 2013. It was a season full of outreach and education, and Stiller has learned from experience that every event counts.
"At one of the handprint events, we were reading 'The Berenstain Bears and No Guns Allowed,'" said Stiller said. "I got talking to a couple little kids, maybe a 10-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, who were there with their mother. Their mother said, 'Oh, no, we don't know anyone with a gun.'"
According to Stiller, the little boy began to fuss and tug at his mother's pants. When she finally bent down, the 4-year-old whispered that he did know someone with a gun.
"They started to walk down the strip," Stiller said, "and the woman turned around and over her shoulder said, 'Thank God you were here.' And you know, that keeps me going. It doesn't take many of those instances to really have you realize why you keep working at this."
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Craig Dirksen, Tigard's mayor, hadn't ridden a bike in 20 years. But spurred by high gas prices and the nagging thought that he should exercise more, Dirksen bought an electric bicycle in June. He does most of the pedaling -- saving the battery for long trips or hills -- and now bikes to his job, in his work clothes.
Washington County Commissioner Dick Schouten wants to see more people using bicycles for shopping, errands and work. He wants to see more jeans and khakis than lycra, more "bike riders" than "cyclists," more women, seniors and others who "look less like Lance Armstrong and more like regular people."
Schouten thinks this is important because greater bicycle use could reduce traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and foreign oil use while improving people's health.
And he thinks it is possible, because he recently visited Amsterdam, a thriving industrialized city where more than 30 percent of the population traveled by bike.
Washington County is a long way from Amsterdam. Many county roads and developments are not bike-friendly, and segments of the population retain a cultural resistance to bicycling. But proposals due Friday to Metro could help address these barriers.
Metro is looking for projects to get people out of their cars, including alternatives to bike lanes on busy roads, which most people perceive as narrow and dangerous. To attract the masses, bicycle travel must be safer and easier.
But not everyone is a bicycle commuting fan. Gregg Leion, a Washington County senior planner, said frustrated drivers sitting in traffic might see bike riders "whizzing past on a $4 million cycletrack" -- a type of bike lane separated from the roadway -- and wonder why that money couldn't have gone into a separate road lane instead.
Kevin Stahr of Raleigh Hills agrees. Stahr spends hours driving on work-related trips and wouldn't mind if bike lanes were relocated away from traffic, but doesn't want to see them take up any more space. "For me to lose street for something like that, I'm against it."
The argument that better bicycle facilities will draw people away from their cars, thus easing congestion, Stahr says, is a theory that may not pan out.
At the government level, County Commission Chairman Tom Brian also is skeptical. Commenting on off-road bike trails last spring, Brian wrote in an e-mail:
"In Washington County, bike riding as a form of transportation to and from work is in the very low single digit and probably will never be out of single digit due to our topography, weather, etc. Peak oil or not, off-road trails will not get many folks to the nearly 250,000 jobs in Washington County."
Dirksen says hills and rain are only part of the problem. "It's going to take a cultural shift, where people make a conscious decision to live closer to where they work," said Dirksen, who two years ago left his job in Vancouver, Wash., and took one 4.5 miles from his home. Development patterns must also change, Dirksen said, so that houses are closer to stores.
He says change is possible but may take a generation.
Schouten, a bicycle commuter, is more optimistic. With no surveys to back him up, Schouten guesses the current rate of bicycle transportation in Washington County is no more than 1 to 2 percent. But he says that can quadruple within 10 years. "That really starts to get at solving transportation issues," he said.
With the national rate of bicycle transportation at 0.9 percent in 2001, Portland has been hailed as a cycling leader for its citywide rate of 8 percent.
But in Amsterdam, bicycle transportation runs at 37 percent and nearly 50 percent in the central city. Amsterdam features safely situated cycletracks, ample bike parking and other bike amenities.
Schouten and others on Metro's Blue Ribbon Trails Committee took a privately funded trip to the two-wheeled mecca last fall and came back inspired.
They suggested Metro call for demonstration projects in Active Transportation, which mixes bicycling, walking and transit. In Washington County, bicycling is the weakest of the three but also has more potential than walking to get people out of their cars. The idea is to draw enough mainstream travelers to prove that active transportation is a serious alternative to driving.
The project proposals are due Friday and nine of the roughly 25 expected to be submitted would affect Washington County. Three will be chosen next week by the 16-member Executive Council for Active Transportation, a regional group which includes Schouten and Mayor Richard Kidd of Forest Grove.
These three will be part of a $75 million grant request for transportation-related federal stimulus money. Each pilot project would get $25 million.
Metro is also requesting money through the federal transportation authorization bill to pay for more of the projects.
Many of the proposals will be reviewed by experts from Denmark and Holland in September, during the Transatlantic Active Transportation Workshop hosted by Metro and Portland State University.
Dirksen is not waiting for government improvements. In addition to his bike, he bought an electric scooter (with storage space) for shopping and errands. His enthusiasm for the vehicles has prompted him to take a few risks.
For one thing, he started a company to sell the models online. Although he has sold only parts so far, Dirksen said callers are interested in low-cost transportation and "like the idea of bicycling but are concerned about their physical ability to travel a long distance."
And he has ventured into seemingly dangerous territory.
"I thought riding in the bike lane on Pacific Highway would be horrible and terrifying," he said. "But it really isn't that bad."
Washington County Bicycling Transportation Coalition. The nonprofit promotes bicycle transportation and better bicycling conditions throughout the county and offers a community bicycle center that offers classes, bike repairs and used bike sales. 503-356-9740
Westside Transportation Alliance. The nonprofit organization of businesses and public agencies promotes transportation options to ease congestion, support economic development and conserve resources. 503-906-7961
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District provides printable maps and information on regional and community trails through its Web site. 503-629-6350
Oregon X-Treme Electric Bicycles & Scooters is Craig Dirksen's online electric scooter company. 503-310-3659
Washington County Visitors Association offers a comprehensive (although 5-year-old) map that categorizes potential bicycle paths throughout the county, color-coding them as multi-use paths, bike lanes, shared roadways (with ratings for low, moderate and high traffic) and caution areas, 503-644-5555
Metro offers information and maps of the regional trail system on its Web site -- search for "Regional Trails and Greenways"
Beaverton Bicycle Advisory Committee promotes bicycle use in and around Beaverton, recommends development priorities for the Bikeway Capital Improvement Program. 503-526-2424
Washington County offers a map of "secondary streets" that bikes could safely share with cars in Section C-8 of the Technical Appendix to its 2020 Transportation Plan. 503-846-4963


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On The Menu
Breakfast 1
On the road
Lunches 1 & 2
Avocado and cheese bagel; apples
Paradise Pasta
Breakfast 2
Bear Bait Pancakes
Granola bars, trail mix, cookies
Paradise Pasta
Superhearty carbs dished up with veggies and cheese
1 packet Lipton Pasta Sides (any cheese flavor)
1 cup fresh broccoli
1 cup assorted mushrooms
3 ounces salami
3 ounces cheddar cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions. Chop broccoli and mushrooms and add to pasta as it cooks. Dice salami and cheese and add to pot when pasta is cooked; remove from heat and stir until the cheese melts.
Bear Bait Pancakes
A berry-laden and energypacked breakfast
1 cup blueberry pancake mix
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried apricots
Vegetable oil
Maple syrup
Prepack oil and syrup in spillproof containers. Mix water, raisins, and chopped apricots. Heat oil over medium flame. Spoon three tablespoons of batter onto skillet; cook two to three minutes per side.
(Aisle #) – In nearest store below granola bars (1)
cookies (1)
Lipton Pasta Sides (1)
raisins (1)
trail mix (1)
apricots (1)
bagels (1)
pancake mix (2)
avocado (3)
apples (3)
broccoli (3)
mushrooms (3)
cheddar cheese (refrigerator)
salami (refrigerator)
Pack Vegetable oil, maple syrup
Clingan's Junction Grocery
35468 E. Kings Canyon Rd.,
Squaw Valley, CA; (559) 338-2404
Get a custom slice (or three) at the Pizza Parlor in Grant Grove Village, where you can build your own pie with helpings of sausage, mushrooms, peppers, and more. Three miles east of Big Stump park entrance on CA 180; (866) 522-6966 ext. 334, sequoiakingscanyon.com/cabins.html


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How to Reinforce Door With Knob Reinforcer
Wrap-around metal plates strengthen exterior doors against break-ins.
Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you'll save time and frustration.
- Cordless drill
- Tape measure
- 4-in-1 screwdriver
- Drill bit set
The drill bit you'll need is a 3/32 in. bit. Any drill or flathead screwdriver will work if you don't have a cordless drill or 4 in 1 screwdriver.
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.
- Doorknob reinforcer


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BAY CITY, MI — Learn about the life and adventures of a Michigan cavalryman during the next meeting of the 7th Michigan Cavalry Civil War Round Table.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Stein Haus, 1108 N. Water St. in downtown Bay City.
Michigan author Mike Wood, a Civil War re-enactor, is to discuss his book, "Tuebor: A Red Tie Cavalryman Who Rode With the Michigan Cavalry Brigade during the Civil War."
The book tells the tale of a friend of Gen. George Armstrong Custer, who rides with him during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Admission is $5 for non-members and a family membership is $20 for the season.
For more information, call 989-892-1136 or visit http://bjmi.us/to/7thmicav/.


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Wine is an essential part of most of our meals. Of course we enjoy Montrachet, Chateau Mouton Rothschild and vintage California cabernets, but in real life we, not unlike yourselves, drink a lot of inexpensive wine.
Of course the trick is to find wines that don't cost a lot but deliver some measure of taste and complexity
Our local Wine and Spirits Shop in Hummelstown has a pretty fair selection and is open 7 days. For now I am going low end which I am saying is $10 or under.
Goats Do Roam($9.99) is another quirkily named South African wine. The name is of course a play on Cotes Du Rhone. It too comes in a screwtop bottle.
Milini Chianti 2007($7.99) seemed an apt selection for an inexpensive Italian meal including pizza. This is certainly not a refined wine with some earthy notes on the nose coupled with a bit of ripe fruit. The mouthfeel is a bit rough and there are some chewy tannins that soon resolve into cherry berry flavors with some earth and spice on the finish.
Georges Duboeuf Cotes du Rhone 2006
Concha Y Toro has been making wonderful wines in Chile for many years. The "Casillero del Diablo"(Devil's Cellar) series is particularly good value. At $7.99(with a $3 discount) it is an outstanding buy. The Merlot 2007 shows deep earthy and fruity flavors balanced by smoky woody notes and a hint of cedar. Blackberry and black cherry mingle with cassis to give a full bodied wine that matched well with our venison chili. I'm going back to buy more!
If you like them, Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Series and Yellowtail(Australia) are offered at very low prices in the PA State Stores. Neither is to my taste but they are certailny well crafted and drinkable wines at $5.99-7.99 for a 750 bottle.
Egri Bikaver($5.99) is the Hungarian red wine known as "Bulls Blood). The price is certainly right and the wine, while nothing spectacular, is a nice light quaff with chery fruit and a soft pleasant finish.
Nando Chianti Classico($9.99) is just one of many Italian reds in that price range available at your local State Store(or at least at mine)
Check your local State Store for these and other bargains. Each week there are many wines that have instant discounts of $1-3. Sante! Slainte! Skoal! Chuc Suc Khoe!


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CAMDEN — Two city men were convicted Thursday on manslaughter and other charges in the 2008 death of a 4-year-old caught in an exchange of gunshots between the two.
A panel of seven women and five men found both Donald Lindsey, 24, and Martin Pierce, 23, guilty in the death of Brandon Thompson. The boy was Pierce's nephew, Camden County Prosecutor Warren Faulk noted.
The jury — after about a week of deliberation — found Lindsey guilty of manslaughter, attempted murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and unlawful possession of an assault firearm.
The jury found Pierce guilty of aggravated manslaughter, attempted murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Pierce could be sentenced to up to 30 years incarceration on the aggravated manslaughter count, a spokesman for Faulk said. Lindsey could face 20 years on the attempted murder count and a consecutive 10 years on the manslaughter count, spokesman Jason Laughlin said.
During the five week trial, Camden County Assistant Prosecutor Peter Crawford presented evidence that demonstrated the shooting between the two men stemmed from a conflict related to the woman Lindsey was seeing — who was also Pierce's neighbor. The dispute came to a head at 5:20 p.m. on Aug. 4, 2008.
Lindsey, armed with a Tec-9 assault firearm, biked past Pierce's home on the 1100 block of Langham Avenue, Laughlin said. The two exchanged gunshots even as children and parents in the area ran in a panic. Brandon Thompson started running toward his mother, she testified during the trial, when he was struck in the head with a stray round. The position of the victim's body when he fell made it clear it was Lindsey's shot that killed him, Laughlin said.
Several witnesses identified Lindsey and Pierce as the shooters. Among the items entered into evidence was a postcard Lindsey sent to Brandon Thompson's family while he awaited trial. In the postcard he acknowledged shooting the child and explained the boy wasn't his intended target.
Lindsey and Pierce are to be sentenced on April 20.
Two Camden men convicted of manslaughter in 2008 death of 4-year-old caught in exchange of gunshots
on March 08, 2012 at 5:21 PM, updated March 08, 2012 at 5:59 PM
CAMDEN — Two city men were convicted Thursday on manslaughter and other charges in the 2008 death of a 4-year-old caught in an exchange of gunshots between the two.


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The George Zimmerman Verdict
As I read some of the reaction to the George Zimmerman verdict, several things run through my mind. The first thing I see, frankly, is the nauseating posturing by "activists" and politicians who have never even uttered the word racism, or who have had no stomach to actually confront racism in America. George Zimmerman may have pulled the trigger, but racism and cowardice killed Trayvon Martin.
Trayvon didn't die because of George Zimmerman. He died because there is not enough courage in America to confront white skin privilege and racist distortions of who Black people are. We all know America is as racist today as it was in the 50s and 60s. Yet, most people don't have the guts to say it, much less do anything about it. And so the killings continue- unpunished!
Some will say that this argument doesn't hold up because Zimmerman is Hispanic. The agents of racism-Black, white or Hispanic ALL benefit from the white skin of the people they serve. If Zimmerman served the interest of his own people, he would never have had a gun in the first place. He has a violent history and arrest record.
I don't see politicians of either party addressing racism in America. The Democratic Party proudly claims on their committee website that THEY led the civil rights movement! And yet, they seemed to have forgotten that the struggle continues.
I bet if I asked five people to define racism I would get five different answers. That is another fatal weakness. People don't even know- in general- what racism is. They think it is calling someone a nigger or burning a cross. They don't recognize that most gated communities are a form of racism. They don't understand that holding ALL Blacks responsible for the acts of some Blacks is racism.
I could go on with examples of racism but the main problem here is that whites refuse to have a conversation about racism, and demonize any Black person who points it out in society. If we are going to stop the racist killings of our people, we are going to have to hold ourselves and our representatives in government responsible. If they are not going to speak up, get rid of them! Vote them out or run them out!
We are a community under assault. The George Zimmerman verdict shows that. One of our kids was murdered- again- just because he was Black. And no one has to pay. We need to put forth our best defenders. Leaders and organizers who will actually fight for justice, not try to "press conference" our way to freedom. Stop with the press stunts. Build a movement or join one. Grow some balls because that is what it takes to get real progress. Otherwise join a knitting club.
Too many leeches are benefiting politically and financially from our misery. As a result, no organizing of significance is taking place in many communities. These people come in, get what they want, and are gone.
We don't need them in our community. In fact, they are as much the problem as the Zimmermans of the world because they get in the way of us building a movement. Let us do what is our tradition: Organize! Organize! Organize!
Let us vote out the next District Attorney that fails to jail the murderers of our people. Let us stop spending our money in the business district that is silent about attacks on us. Let us march and picket until no new investors will come into the community that kills our people. To the status seekers and opportunists in our communities – you are fired. The real men and women have work to do!
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Well said!!
Everyone seems to want to jump into the head lines by sponsoring a "Trayvon Martin" event focus on past injustice endorsed, but not to state that the prosecution of Zimmerman was sabotaged for the audacity of bringing the case to national attention and criticizing white institutions.
Too few of these events reference measures for holding police responsible or stemming the tide of sanctioned gun ownership on one side of the race divide and statements encouraging aggressive use for "self defense". Vigilantes come in many forms and seek to enforce a colonial mentality, justifying deadly force by default. We have a Stop and Frisk decision that can be an organizing focus … it is not the answer but a strong rebuff the blanket denial of profiling and blatant assaults as a community control tactic.
We are way behind in Westchester in getting police even to document contacts much less record the truth about repressive practices. All these "news stories" (for the victims, they are life stories) need to be tied together with a demand to get police and condoned violence under control.


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January 2011
The Neverending Story Continues again
Beloit Snappers officials were among those listening intently
Thursday as author and University of Notre Dame Professor Philip Bess
spoke on the value of urban baseball stadiums during a City Center
Bess, author of "City Baseball Magic" and a key advisor
in the "Save Fenway Park" movement a few years ago, said the merits of
an urban stadium — whether in a Major League setting in Boston or
Chicago or a minor-league one in Beloit — can't be overlooked.
His message obviously struck a chord.
"He was invited here because he says if you are interested in a
city center or urban ballpark, there are issues or principles you need
to consider," said Jeff Adams, Professor of Economics at Beloit College
and member of Beloit 2020. "He gave us a lot of things to think about
in the context of what makes for a great city. I loved his lecture."
seminar by Bess was particularly relevant since Snappers Chairman of
the Board Dennis Conerton revealed the Snappers are now considering a
downtown site for the new stadium they hope to build to replace outdated
Pohlman Field.
Conerton said the site is available on a 20-acre tract of land on the Ironworks campus alongside the Rock River.
went from having no site and no funding to a site in the Gateway
without funding to two sites without funding," Conerton said. "At least
we have options to evaluate and people are talking."
I really do want this to be done and in a positive manner for the Snappers.
Conerton said the possibility of a downtown ballpark fosters a number of new questions, not the least of which is funding.
is an element of the process we're going through," he said. "Is it
better funding potential at this site, the Gateway site, or does it make
any difference? We also have to look at income potential, sponsorship,
naming rights, all kinds of things.
"We're on a short time frame. We've brought in a consultant to analyze both sites and we'll get an objective opinion."
Eight Imperatives of a Downtown Ballpark from Mr. Bess:
1. Think always of ballpark design in the context of urban design.
2. Think always in terms of mixed-use neighborhood rather than entertainment zone or cultural district.
3. Let site as much as program drive the ballpark design — not exclusively, but more.
4. Treat the ballpark as a civic building.
5. Make cars adapt to the culture and physical form of the neightborhood instead of the neighborhood adapting to the cars.
6. Maximize the use of pre-existing on- and off-street parking, and distrubute rather than concentrate any new required parking.
7. Create development opportunities for a variety of activities in the vicinity of the ballpark, including housing and shopping.
Keep the ballpark footprint smaller and more neighborhood-friendly by
locating non-ballpark specific program functions in buildings located
adjacent to rather than within the ballpark. For example, team offices.
It is mentioned that Professor Bess has worked on Fenway Park preservation. He also worked on designing a downtown site to replace Milwaukee County Stadium, Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, and Old Comiskey Park in Chicago.
I will leave the final word to Jeff Vohs, the GM of the Snappers, who brings up a couple of good points regarding a downtown stadium:
"Our surveys have shown that a large percent of our attendance is
from outside Beloit," he said. "So is our sponsorship. If the park is
downtown, how does that impact our long-term viability? Would people
drive into Beloit to see a game? How would traffic be handled on a
fireworks night downtown? How about parking? Those are all things we
need to consider."
Rattlers Alumni Report: Games of January 21-23, 2011
Brisbane 12 @Adelaide 8
Jamie McOwen ('07): 4-for-4, 2B, HR, 4RBI
Sydney 4 @Canberra 2 (Game two)
Craig Anderson ('00): 5IP, 9H, 2R, 0BB, 4K
Caracas 8 @Margarita 2
Carlos Maldonado ('99): 3-for-4, 2B, 2RBI
Aragua 5 @Caracas 2
C. Maldonado: 0-for-4
Dominican Republic:
@Toros 2, Estrellas 1
Martin Maldonado ('09): 0-for-3
Toros 11 @Estrellas 2
M. Maldonado ('09): 0-for-3, RUN
@Toros 4, Estrellas 2
M. Maldonado ('09): 0-for-2, RUN, RBI
On Deck Details
Adam McCalvy has the details on the Brewers On Deck Event that is set for January 30 at the Frontier Airlines Arena in Milwaukee in this post at Brew Beat.
The most important parts of the program – from a former Timber Rattlers point of view – are these:
2:30 p.m. -�� 3:00 p.m. — Rising Stars Q&ABrewers prospects Kentrail Davis, Eric Farris, Scooter Gennett, Caleb Gindl, Kyle Heckathorn, Erik Komatsu, Hunter Morris, Cory Scarpetta and Logan Schafer will take questions from fans regarding the future of the organization on the field.3:30 p.m. -�� 4:00 p.m. –�� Brewers Face OffIt'��s the Brewers ��"family"�� of current stars ��Ryan Braun, Yovani Gallardo, Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum against the Brewers "��family"� of future stars ��Eric Farris, Kyle Heckathorn, Erik Komatsu and Logan Schafer in what will certainly turn out to be a "��feud."� Brewers television voice Brian Anderson will host this classic game show.
So get down there and have fun!
This post over at Don Walker's Business of Sports Blog at the JSOnline makes a note about the marketability of a couple of Green Bay Packers.
In a recent post, I reported that Rodgers' national profile is higher than ever before, though it still trails some of the big guns in the National Football League such as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.That information comes courtesy of the Nielsen/E-Poll N-Score, which evaluates the appeal, awareness and endorsement potential of more than 1,000 sports figures. The N-Score is based on weekly surveys of people ages 13 and above.Rodgers' N-Score nationally is 14, which is two points higher than the median score for all players in the National Football League. Manning has an N-Score of 262. Manning leads all quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs. Tom Brady of the New England Patriots is second with an N-Score of 131.
Recently, Nielsen/E-Poll did a local market survey in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. And within that market, Rodgers' N-Score was 569.
But, look who scored higher…
"That honor goes to Donald Driver with an N-Score of 647," Parker said in an e-mail. And that number puts Driver in the top 1% of all local market sports personalities, he said.Why Driver? Well, if you're paying attention, Driver has endorsement and marketing deals with major clients in Wisconsin, including McDonald's, Time Warner Cable and more.
Also, there's this little charity softball game coming up on June 5 at Time Warner Cable Field. You may see Driver and the offense take on the defense in the annual game. Tickets available right here.
Rattlers Alumni Report: Games of January 20, 2011
@Adelaide 12, Brisbane 0
Jamie McOwen ('07): 2-for-3, 2 RUNS< RBI, HR #8
@Margarita 9, Caracas 5
Carlos Maldonado ('99): 1-for-3, RBI
Dominican Republic:
Toros 3 @Estrellas 1
Martin Maldonado ('09): 2-for-3
Thursday Program post (1990)
As mentioned last week, here is a look at the 1990 Program. Notice that this Paul Birling cover has made the Royals patch on the arm of the Foxes jersey a bit more noticeable:
I love the detail of the ball being loose so there is no doubt that the Foxes runner is safe. Do you see the ball? Down in the right corner of the cover near the left hand of the runner. There is also just enough detail in the crowd to imply a good crowd at Goodland Field.
The schedule page of the 1990 program:
Mike's Towne & Country Market is back again.
Click on that image to see some of the scheduling quirks of minor league baseball in 1990. For example:
Opening Day for the Foxes was in Wausau on April 6. The Home Opener was on April 7 against Wausau.
The first scheduled off day of the 1990 season was on Sunday, May 13. The next scheduled off day was June 25, which was the day after the first half ended.
Two game series used to drive me up the wall. But, apparently they used to be the norm in the Midwest League.
And check out this stretch beginning Saturday, July 7:
SAT, 7/7: v. Waterloo
SUN, 7/8: @ Waterloo
MON, 7/9: @ Wausau
TUE, 7/10: OFF Day*
WED, 7/11: @ Waterloo
THU, 7/12: @ Waterloo
Google map that travel. Keep in mind that the Foxes did not stay overnight when they played at Wausau. So, the travel would be Appleton to Waterloo back to Appleton up to Wausau back to Appleton and back down to Waterloo.
*-This was the first scheduled off day of the second half. The next (and last) scheduled off day of the second half would be Sunday, August 5
Rattlers Alumni Report: Games of January 19, 2011
Adelaide 9 @Brisbane 6 (10) (Game one)
Jamie McOwen ('07): 0-for-6
@Adelaide 6, Brisbane 5 (10) (Game two)
McOwen: 1-for-4, 2 RBI
@Caracas 9, Zulia 0
Carlos Maldonado ('99): 0-for-1
Dominican Republic:
@Toros 5, Estrellas 3
Martin Maldonado ('09): 2-for-3
Its exciting for the city and for Matt
That is a quote from Brewers General Manager Doug Melvin about new Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson and it was taken from this Dean VanderPas story in today's Appleton-Post Crescent.
Erickson gave a brief talk that hit all the high points at the Red Smith Banquet last night. It was warmly received and gave a little bump to the excitement that the Fox Cities has for the upcoming Rattlers season.
After being introduced, he received an impressive ovation from the 1,400 in attendance."This is a great place to come to work and a great place to play the game," he said from the podium.Erickson, 35, was the Rattlers hitting coach for the past two seasons. As the first person with local ties to manage the Fox Cities' Midwest League team since Marion native Bert Thiel headed the Appleton Foxes in the 1970s, he understands that he will have to show his skills when the honeymoon is over.He's confident that he can do the job just like he has in all of his sports endeavors. It started with a memorable three-sport career at Appleton West and continued in baseball at the University of Arkansas and at the professional level. He also impressed Brewers brass as a hitting coach since they opted to promote him.
Matt predicted that the honeymoon will end the first time he gets the tying run thrown out at the plate with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to lose a game. He was joking…I think.
Go read it all.
In fact go check out all of the Red Smith Banquet coverage at the Post-Crescent today.
There was this story on Ron Dayne. This one on Jeff Cirillo. This one on Greg Gumbel. A notes column with Doug Melvin quotes. And a photo gallery, too.
If you saved your program from last night's banquet, look for the Timber Rattlers coupon. That coupon will get you a ticket to Red Smith Night at Time Warner Cable Field when the Rattlers host the West Michigan Whitecaps on Wednesday, July 13.
Rising Stars
The Brewers are taking a concept from the Reds and putting their own stamp on it.
If you recall the beginning of the 2009 season, the Dayton Dragons hosted the Cincinnati Reds in an exhibition game on April 4. The Reds played an all-star team of Reds prospects. The Reds won 9-6.
In 2011, the Brewers will be holding a "Rising Stars" Game at Miller Park. It will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 3:10pm. Here is a link to the flyer on the Brewers website. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale starting January 21 at 10am.
Adam McCalvy has a few details:
Time Warner Cable Sports32 will televise the Rising Stars Game, which is presented by West Bend, the Silver Lining. Triple-A Nashville manager Don Money and Class A Wisconsin manager Matt Erickson will each lead a team — Blue vs. Gold.The Brewers are making it an interactive event. Prospects will take part in an autograph session during batting practice, and some winning fans will get to sit in the dugout with the teams during various innings of the game. Kids 16 and under will be able to run the bases afterward.Each team will wear custom designed jerseys. Following the game, the players will autograph their game jersey for a raffle, with all proceeds benefitting the Brewers Community Foundation.
The roster was not announced, but unofficially, the following are scheduled to appear: Kyle Heckathorn, Kentrail Davis, Hunter Morris, Scooter Gennett, Cody Scarpetta, and Erik Komatsu.
I am hoping to be down there to serve in one capacity or another…or, who knows, maybe just kick back and watch the…no I can't even finish that sentence.
Gil Meche retires
Gil Meche was a Timber Rattlers pitcher near the end of the 1997 season and for all of 1998. He was 19 years old in 1998 and went 8-7 for the Rattlers. He also struck out 168 batters in 149.2IP. Here is his baseball card from the 1998 season.
Meche called it a career yesterday and retired with one year (and $12 million) remaining on his contract with the Kansas City Royals.
Larry Stone of the Seattle Times had this blog post up shortly after the news was announced:
"After a lot of thinking and prioritizing of issues in my life I have decided to retire from baseball. As a competitor my entire life this is the hardest decision that I've ever faced, but it's not fair to me, my family or the Kansas City Royals that I attempt to pitch anymore.""I came into this game as a starting pitcher and unfortunately my health, more accurately, my shoulder, has deteriorated to the point where surgery would be the only option and at this stage of my life I would prefer to call it a career rather than to attempt to pitch in relief for the final year of my contract. I can't thank the Kansas City Royals and their fans enough for my four seasons there and if I have any regret, it's that we weren't able to accomplish on the field what the goal was when I signed there."The Royals took a lot of heat for the contract they gave Meche, but he was very solid for them his first two years. It wasn't until his shoulder problems hit in 2009 that he regressed — and manager Trey Hillman didn't help matters, as this piece chronicles. Meche appeared in just 20 games last year (nine starts) and was 0-5 with a 5.69 ERA. Realistically, they weren't expecting much from Meche this year, and anything they got would have been a bonus. Many baseball analysts believe the Royals have among the best prospects in baseball and could be on the verge of a turnaround. This financial relief could enable them to augment their youth with some veteran talent.
Jim Oskola of the Post-Crescent had this blog post about the 1997 Timber Rattlers pitching staff:
In 1997, Brian Fuentes and Gil Meche both pitched for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers who along with Dennis Stark and Brian Fitzgerald were at the time thought to be a quartet of pitchers who would eventually play big roles for the Seattle Mariners.
In the low minors, those are the things dream of. Those are the things teammates talk about.
It doesn't work out that way very often.
Fitzgerald had a cup of coffee with the Mariners in 2002 – his only year to play in the majors.
Stark made his major league debut with the Mariners in 1999, 2001 and 2009. In between he spent three seasons with the Colorado Rockies with his best year in 2002 when he went 11-4 with an ERA of 4.00.
Fuentes has turned into a valuable relief pitcher, debuting with the Mariners in 2001 before spending the next seven years with Colorado, 2009 with the Los Angeles Angels and splitting last season with the Angels and Minnesota Twins. In 2009, he had a career-high 48 saves.
I will note that the 1998 Timber Rattlers roster had the following pitchers make 15 or more starts: Meche, Uber-prospect Ryan Anderson, Joel Pineiro, and Allan Simpson.
That 1998 pitching staff struck out 1,274 opposing batters to set a Midwest League record that still stands today.
At the time, there was a poster of the starters standing on the field that was titled…if I recall correctly…Young Guns. I will see if I can dig that poster (and the Gil Meche mini-bobblehead) from a few seasons ago up for a future post.
Meche and his 168 strikeouts in the 1998 season set a franchise record for K's in a single season. He is second on the list now, behind Clint Nageotte's 187 in 2001.


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LeRoy Neiman and Andy Warhol About 1977 / 1978
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This poster is for a joint exhibition of work by Warhol and LeRoy Neiman at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Neiman is an American artist well known for his paintings of athletes and sporting events. In 1977 Warhol was commissioned to create portraits of various sports stars by the art collector and sports enthusiast Richard Weisman, for a series titled 'Athletes'. Among the stars were the footballer Pelé, the golfer Jack Nicklaus and the boxer Muhammad Ali. While photographing Ali at his training camp, Warhol recalled: "there was a nine-foot-tall portrait by LeRoy Neiman on the wall next to him. I hoped mine would come out as good".


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[Recorded May 1, 1961, Los Angeles]
[intro instrumental-1:26]
Imagination is funny, it makes a cloudy day sunny
Makes a bee think of honey just as I think of you
Imagination is crazy, your whole perspective gets hazy
Starts you asking a daisy "What to do, what to do?"
Have you ever felt a gentle touch and then a kiss
And then and then, find it's only your imagination again?
Oh, well
Imagination is silly, you go around willy-nilly
For example I go around wanting you
And yet I can't imagine that you want me, too
[instrumental 0:32 to end]
- Ring-A-Ding Ding
- Let's Fall In Love
- In The Still Of The Night
- A Foggy Day
- Let's Face The Music And Dance
- You'd Be So Easy To Love
- A Fine Romance
- The Coffee Song
- Be Careful, It's My Heart
- I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
- Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
- You And The Night And The Music
- When I Take My Sugar To Tea
- The Last Dance
- The Second Time Around
- Tina
- In The Blue Of Evening
- I'll Be Seeing You
- I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
- Imagination
- Take Me
- Without A Song
- Polka Dots And Moonbeams
- Daybreak
- The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else


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SPRINGFIELD - After a week of intense criticism of his opponent's work as a defense lawyer, state Sen. Stephen J. Buoniconti acknowledged on Friday that he has represented criminal defendants during the last decade in area courts.
Buoniconti, a Democrat, and Mark G. Mastroianni, an independent, are vying for the job of Hampden district attorney.
On Oct. 4, Buoniconti attacked Mastroianni at a debate for being a defense lawyer.
Buoniconti said at that debate that "for the last 15 years as both a prosecutor and as an elected official I continued to fight for you, the citizens, the good citizens of the county."
He said that Mastroianni had "chosen a different path," trying to get people out of jail early and representing "the most notorious gangsters and criminals."
When Buoniconti was asked about four criminal defendants he represented in Hampden Superior Court in the last 10 years and about his defense of a number of people charged with criminal acts in the area's District Courts, he sought to draw distinctions between himself and his opponent.
Mastroianni said, "We are developing a pattern of Steve Buoniconti telling the public one thing, and then the public finding out something totally different. Steve Buoniconti's response to everything is to attack my integrity."
Buoniconti on Friday repeated his comments from the debate, saying that Mastroianni "has a 15-year pattern of representing some of the most notorious and dangerous criminals in our area."
One defendant that Buoniconti has repeatedly said Mastroianni represented was Dennis Colon, who he said was "alleged to be the major drug supplier of the North End." Court records show that in early August Mastroianni, who does not represent Colon, filled in for Colon's lawyer just for Colon's arraignment.
Asked how much defense work he has done, Buoniconti said he's been involved in a "handful" of criminal cases over the last 10 years - "On average less than two a year. I have never represented a member of organized crime, murderer, rapist, or drug dealer." He said he hasn't handled a criminal case in the last four years.
Buoniconti was asked how many cases he has handled in district court, but he did not give a number. Court records indicate that Buoniconti served as a lawyer hired privately by clients.
In Hampden Superior Court he represented Robert Reilly, who pleaded guilty in a 2002 case of assault with a dangerous weapon.
In a superior court case from 2003, Buoniconti represented Andrew Ziemba, who pleaded guilty to three counts of unarmed robbery of a person over 50 years old and one count of receiving stolen property in the amount of over $250. Ziemba was one of three Chicopee teens charged in relation to purse snatchings in that city.
Ziemba was sentenced to four years probation which he violated a number of times.
In another superior court case from 2002, Buoniconti represented John Brinkman, who pleaded guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon. Brinkman was sentenced to three years probation.
In Springfield District Court, Buoniconti has represented a woman for driving under the influence of liquor and other charges after an accident on Interstate 91; a man charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon and intimidating a witness; and a woman charged with threat to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and wanton destruction of property.
Mastroianni said, "I'm not hiding from the fact that I am an experienced and accomplished defense attorney just as I'm not hiding from the fact I was an accomplished and successful prosecutor." He said that defense lawyers provide "constitutionally mandated defense" to those accused of crimes.
Mastroianni said that Buoniconti, in attacking his work as a defense lawyer, is seeking to obscure Mastroianni's five years as a prosecutor "handling the type of cases that he (Buoniconti) could never hope to have the ability to handle."
Mastroianni said his endorsements by law enforcement rebut Buoniconti's "continued attacks on my integrity."
Mastroianni has been endorsed by the union representing Springfield police officers, by Holyoke Police Chief Anthony R. Scott and by 41 former assistant district attorneys and assistant U.S. attorneys.
Buoniconti has been endorsed by Hampden Sheriff Michael J. Ashe and the union representing East Longmeadow police officers.
Both Mastroianni and Buoniconti were assistant district attorneys for five years before they went on, Mastroianni to private law practice and Buoniconti to the state legislature and an ongoing private law practice.
Buoniconti, the three-term senator, also earned $114,000 since 2006 as part-time counsel for the county retirement board, but listed the earnings on his Ethics Commission filing as private-sector legal fees, not income from another public agency.
Mastroianni said that the pattern of Buoniconti misleading the public started with the retirement board issue and Buoniconti's pledge before the primary to release his taxes.
Although he gave The Republican a one-page document with a figure for income and a figure for taxes, Buoniconti has not released his tax returns. Mastroianni has released his complete tax return.
"Every issue and every problem that Steve Buoniconti is facing during this campaign has been brought about by his own behavior and his failure to be forthright," Mastroianni said.
Buoniconti was also a lawyer in a civil case in Hampden Superior Court for Stephen Monaghan, who pleaded guilty in District Court to a brutal beating of a disc jockey at the Mardi Gras in downtown Springfield in 2004. Buoniconti did not represent Monaghan in the criminal case.
Asked about his representation of Monaghan in the civil suit, Buoniconti said, "I don't see how a civil case is relevant to this race since I had no interaction with the criminal justice system."
The disc jockey, Joseph Albano, filed the civil suit demanding damages from the club for his injuries at the hands of Monaghan, a patron at the time. The Mardi Gras, represented by Daniel D. Kelly, successfully got Monaghan included as a defendant, saying if the club is found liable for Albano's injury, Monaghan should also be found liable since he was the one who committed the assault.


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Chickasaw school officials are in the final stretch now of trying to convince city residents to vote Tuesday in favor of a property tax increase for education.
On Tuesday's ballot, voters will decide whether to increase their property taxes by 7.5 mills, which would go to the newly formed Chickasaw City Schools.
This would be an increase of $75 on a $100,000 home. But with the average home in Chickasaw being valued closer to $80,000, the average property owner would be assessed about $60 a year.
The tax would add $350,000 to the $6 million annual budget of the Chickasaw school system, which broke off from Mobile County this summer.
Chickasaw schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff said he plans to spend time this weekend knocking on doors at the Chickasaw Housing Authority seeking "yes" votes. The school system is also sending out some robo-calls to residents.
"I am getting a positive vibe from the voters," Kallhoff said, particularly from the parents of the more than 800 students who are enrolled in the K-12 school.
"I do think it is going to pass," he added. "This community is behind our school system and on Feb. 19, I feel certain they will show their support by voting, 'Yes.'"
Some opponents, though, have expressed concern over the fact that the city formed its own school system before having a citywide vote. When Saraland and Satsuma split from Mobile County schools, each city held a vote asking residents to raise their taxes.
Consultant Ira Harvey had recommended that the city raise taxes to support the schools.
Chickasaw Mayor Byron Pittman said that even though he doesn't have children at the school, he is voting in favor of the tax.
"I can see the value it will have to our city, having a good school system," Pittman said. "The community has always supported having its own school system. They really need to vote yes, because it's going to benefit every homeowner in the entire city. Tremendously."
According to school officials, the money would be used to:
- Keep and add to its current academic offerings. The school district has 870 students, but due to a state formula that pays in arrears, is only getting funds for 699 students this year. As a result, the school system is only able to offer two electives for high school: music and art. There's no football or marching band. Students must use an online program to take foreign languages that are readily available at most high schools, such as Spanish.
- Continue to provide bus transportation. City school systems are not required to run buses, Kallhoff said, but Chickasaw would like to continue to do so. The state only provides 75 percent of transportation costs, so the rest comes from local funds.
- Make repairs at the three school campuses that the city now owns. Hamilton Elementary needs a new roof and the historic Chickasaw Elementary needs much work before Kallhoff said it would be suitable to house students. The school system was fortunate to get a recently renovated school on 12th Avenue, which is now packed as it is hosting all grades, kindergarten through 12 as the Chickasaw City School. But with every classroom being utilized, as well as three portables, students in some grades will need to move elsewhere eventually.
Kallhoff said he'd also like to be able to build up a reserve fund. The state requires that all school systems have one-month's-worth of operating expenses in savings for use in emergencies. That would be about $500,000 for Chickasaw.


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Columbiana County Sheriff Reports for 4-2
Glenn Hostetter, Woodville Road, Columbiana, reported at 3:25 a.m. Monday there was a domestic dispute at a neighbor's home. Deputies spoke to Jennifer Fitzsimmons, who said her husband came home intoxicated and an argument ensued. He reportedly pushed her multiple times, grabbed her by the hair and threw her against a car. Jason Fitzsimmons, was charged with domestic violence.
Melissa Bowdish, Gray Court, N.C., reported at 5:53 p.m. Sunday she believes someone hacked her 12-year-old son's Facebook page and has been posting comments about other children. The boy lives in the Leetonia area. Deputies told her to contact Facebook and have them shut down the account.
Donald LeMasters, Rose Drive, Lisbon, reported at 7:30 p.m. Monday he was having problems with neighborhood children. LeMasters also spoke with the manager of the apartments, who told the children to stay away from LeMasters.
A domestic dispute was reported at a Hoopes Road address at 9:18 p.m. Monday. Deputies spoke to Rick Faulkner and his girlfriend. She had been upset and yelling at him, because he told her to move out. Both signed a refusal to prosecute.
Virginia Brown, St. Jacob-Logtown Road, Lisbon, reported at 7:59 p.m. Monday someone stole a dismantled 2004 red and white Honda XR100R dirt bike from a barn she rents on Dobson Mill Road.
Julie Bertram, Homeworth Road, Alliance, reported at 11:49 a.m. Monday a former friend posted something on Facebook saying she needs to get a gun and kill her, but was not specific about who the "her" was. The former friend also accused her of stealing from her son when Bertram went to the woman's house to try to get money back, which her former friend had borrowed. The son had told Bertram his mother was not home and Bertram told deputies she left.
Cassandra Perry, Gaston Road, Negley, reported at 1:17 p.m. Monday there were three cows wandering through the front lawn. The cows headed toward Henderson's farm on Sprucevale Road. Deputies contacted the Henderson family, who offered to see if any of their herd was missing and collect the strays if they were theirs.
Ralph Liebert, Grant Street, Lisbon, reported at 12:19 p.m. Monday he believed someone attempted to steal the catalytic converter off his car. It was not taken, but he found evidence someone attempted to get under the vehicle.
Steven Raneri III, Bye Road, East Palestine, reported on Monday that 22 16-foot posts were taken from his property sometime from March 24-29. The posts had been strapped together for about four years and would be weathered with strap marks on them. He also knows someone has been attempting to sell the posts to local farmers.
Steve Landis, state Route 7, Lisbon, reported Monday sometime between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday someone stole a new grill and propane tank from his front porch.
Dave Waseman, U.S. Route 30, Minerva, reported at 8:49 a.m. Monday both his and his girlfriend's cars were tampered with during the night. His antenna was bent and someone pulled the hood release on his girlfriend's vehicle. There was also a dent on the gas tank filler lid.
Mary Jane Thompson, Dutchtown School Road, Rogers, reported at 7:15 a.m. Monday her neighbor's horses were on her property.
Rosemary Koehn, Center Road, Alliance, reported at 7:15 a.m. Sunday she and her family are moving and she had multiple people over helping them. Later she found her purse missing. Then on Monday she reported she found the purse.
Bonnie Mauch, Lower Elkton Road, Columbiana, reported at 11:48 p.m. Sunday a suspicious person walking up the road. Deputies found a younger man, who said he was walking to a friends house to help his friend out after his friends got into a fight.