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Our best selling collection and one look inside the box reveals why: Sixteen of the very best chocolates we have to offer. From milk chocolate to dark chocolate to ivory chocolate, from fruits and nuts to liquers, from coffee to caramel -- this is one collection that has it all. Features the following 16 truffles:
Extra- Bittersweet Truffle:
A decadent dark chocolate experience. An extra-bittersweet dark chocolate ganache, featuring a hint of sweetness, followed by very slight bitter tones, enrobed in even more dark chocolate and hand-decorated with dark chocolate stripes.
Milk Chocolate Gift Truffle:
A gift for your taste buds! Our signature creamy milk chocolate ganache, enrobed in milk chocolate and finished with a hand-painted dark chocolate ribbon.
|Honey Vanilla Caramel:
Soft caramel that is slow cooked in an open kettle and flavored with hints of honey and pure Madagascar vanilla, then enrobed in milk chocolate and hand-decorated with dark chocolate stripes.
Champagne Truffle:
One of our most elegant truffles. An ivory chocolate ganache, infused with a champagne reduction and enrobed in dark chocolate, then hand-dipped in ivory chocolate. Hand-decorated with a dark chocolate swirl.
Baileys Irish Cream Truffle:
Featured on O, the Oprah Magazine's O List. A creamy milk chocolate ganache infused with Bailey's Irish Cream, enrobed in milk chocolate, then hand-decorated with dark chocolate.
French Silk Chocolate Mousse:
A silky whipped dark chocolate mousse enrobed in dark chocolate and finished with a hand-painted milk chocolate design.
Mayan Truffle:
One of our most complex and exotic truffles. A ganache of milk chocolate, cinnamon and crushed roasted almonds, hand dipped in milk chocolate and rolled in sugar and cinnamon.
Raspberry Liqueur Truffle:
A bittersweet dark chocolate ganache infused with Chambord black raspberry liqueur, enrobed in dark chocolate and hand-decorated with a delicate chocolate flower.
Grand Marnier Truffle:
An exotic ganache of whipped cream and single origin dark chocolate derived from rare and flavorful Triniterio cocoa beans from the Caribbean, resulting in hints of dried fruits and fresh tobacco. Enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with roasted cocoa nibs.
Ocumarian Truffle:
A single origin truffle with a kick! A ganache of dark chocolate derived from rare and exotic criollo cocoa beans from the Ocumare Valley of Venezuela, infused with ancho and chipotle chiles, resulting in a hint finishing spice, inside a dark chocolate shell bearing Moonstruck Chocolatier's famous crescent moon.
Conquistador Hazelnut Praline:
Small batch copper kettle-cooked caramelized hazelnuts from Oregon's Willamette Valley sit atop dark chocolate Oregon hazelnut praline, all enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with a milk chocolate drizzle.
Wild Huckleberry Truffle:
A creamy ivory chocolate ganache, topped with wild Oregon huckleberry preserves, inside a milk chocolate shell with ivory chocolate stripes.
Grenada Truffle:
An exotic ganache of whipped cream and single origin dark chocolate derived from rare and flavorful Triniterio cocoa beans from the Caribbean, resulting in hints of dried fruits and fresh tobacco. Enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with roasted cocoa nibs.
Pure Gold Truffle:
An intense dark chocolate ganache infused with Drambuie Scottish liqueur and honey, enrobed in dark chocolate.
Vanilla Sea Salt Caramel:
Chewy, tender caramel, slow cooked in an open copper kettle with imported premium Maldon pure flaky sea salt crystals, honey, and Madagascar vanilla, enrobed in milk chocolate and topped with sea salt flakes.
Espresso Caramel:
Chewy caramel flavored with espresso, enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with roasted cocoa nibs.
Dark Chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], vanilla extract), Milk Chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa butter, unsweetened chocolate, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], vanilla extract), Cream (milk), Ivory Chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, milk, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], natural vanilla), Corn Syrup, Sugar, Evaporated Milk, Huckleberry Preserves (huckleberries, sugar, citric acid, pectin), Sugar (infused cinnamon), Glycerin, Butter (milk), Hazelnut Praline Paste (hazelnuts, sugar, sunflower oil), Invert Sugar, Caramelized Hazelnuts (hazelnuts, sugar, water, butter [milk], vanilla extract), Unsweetened Chocolate, Clarified Butter (milk fat), Dextrose, Almonds (roasted in vegetable oil [sunflower, coconut, and/or canola oil], salt), Marshmallow Crème (corn syrup, sugar, water, egg albumen, potato starch, vanilla, enzymes), Stabilizer (palm oil, soya lecithin), Chardonnay Wine (reduction), Water, Candied Orange Peel (orange peel, glucose syrup, sugar), Roasted Cocoa Nibs, Natural Flavors (Irish cream [milk], raspberry), Non Fat Milk, Sea Salt, Sorbitol Solution (sorbitol/water), Honey, Dried Orange Peel, Orange Oil, Natural Flavor (orange extract), Enzymes, Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavors (sweet scotch extract, black raspberry, espresso paste [coffee bean, canola oil, sugar, natural coffee extractives, soy lecithin], champagne paste), Soy Lecithin (soybean), Raspberry Powder, Natural Flavors (honey, champagne extract, whiskey extract), Salt, Cinnamon, Chipotle Pepper, Ancho Pepper.
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So Good
May 30, 2017 | By Koren Wentworth
All the truffles in this collection were delicious. My personal favorite was the raspberry truffle. I could eat a whole box of those.
Ultimate customer service
May 20, 2017 | By Alida Booth
I was so please that you were able to change delivery dates for me when I found out that the recipient was leaving on a trip.
Great product
Apr 20, 2017 | By Ed Thomas
We ordered a large amount of chocolates for a client. The items were packed carefully and arrived on time. They were a huge hit. We will order in the future.
Mom's bday
Mar 23, 2017 | By Nicole
I ordered your truffle collection for my mom's 70th birthday. I live out of state and couldn't get to spend her birthday with her in person. Truffles are her favorite treat. She loves them. Savoring every piece. She even said she stashed them in the fridge in a different container so my brother doesn't get into them.
Mar 20, 2017 | By Bonnie Edmundson
These truffles are amazing and we are very accustomed to critiquing truffles. The only comment we have is that they are smaller than we are used to or prefer. But the truffle is excellent with abounding flavor!!!
Mar 7, 2017 | By Mary
Lovely, unique packaging
Owner Response:Thank you Mary! We hope you liked the chocolates as much as you liked our packaging!
The Best
Feb 22, 2017 | By George Kershaw
Just like the 40-piece version that I ordered for Christmas, but with only the best ones!
Best Chocolates Ever
Feb 16, 2017 | By Rock Hall
My wife and I have been enjoying your products since the day you opened. Love it All!
Feb 15, 2017 | By Rebecca
Moonstruck has been my favorite for more than a decade. Their truffles are rich and perfectly nuanced and, quite simply, the best. I only wish there were still Moonstruck cafes in Chicago so I could indulge more often!
Classic Truffle Collection
Jan 14, 2017 | By Jonathan
Astounding quality. All honor to its makers.
Amazing chocolate
Jan 3, 2017 | By Brittany Koch
Moonstruck chocolate is always amazing. This purchase, however, was a gift for someone else so I didn't actually try these ones. I have no doubt that the recipients LOVED it. I ordered it online which was fast and easy. The only thing I disliked about the online process is that they have no BYO boxes, they should really have that as an option. The package arrived safely and on time which was great!
Dec 31, 2016 | By Brian D
Moonstruck Truffles were the "Home Run" gift. Fast service, excellent quality and beautifully boxed. Moonstruck's quality is far superior to any of the competitors. I highly recommend them even if you've never been to Oregon you won't be disappointed. We visited Portland once and Moonstruck Chocolate is one we'll always remember.
Dec 28, 2016 | By Mark Fleming
Excellent as always.
Oct 15, 2016 | By Erin
Delicious truffles as always!
Sep 1, 2016 | By Jackie
Quick delivery, great customer service, and delicious truffles!
Sep 1, 2016 | By Jackie
Quick delivery, great customer service, and delicious truffles!
Aug 31, 2016 | By Elizabeth
We sent this gift box as a thank you for hospitality. They were greatly enjoyed by the recipients.
Aug 24, 2016 | By Frank
My client loved the 16 piece truffle set. A+++ again.
Aug 17, 2016 | By joymauldin
it was sent to SC perfectly...my father enjoyed it
May 20, 2016 | By Beth Englander
May 19, 2016 | By Patricia Day TenEyck
I purchased this as a Mother's Day gift for my chocoholic mother and she ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY SINGLE ONE!
Mar 8, 2016 | By Caroline Gregory
This was a gift for my parents and it arrived quicker than I asked for which was perfect! And my parents LOVED the truffles! I would definitely recommend these as a gift!
Sweets for my sweet
Feb 25, 2016 | By Sandra Thimgan
The collection arrived packed expertly and beautifully - my husband was smiling as he unwrapped it! We are enjoying the last of the incredible bites. Perfect Valentine's gift.
Feb 12, 2016 | By Erminio DISALVO
The best chocolate you can eat. And the only one I will eat. Wonderful
Michael D
Feb 10, 2016 | By Dr Michael D Dixon
Excellent service, greatest ever chocolates!!!!
Feb 7, 2016 | By Amy
Ordered these for a friend recouping from surgery in Oklahoma. She loved them. She hid them from her hubby and calls them her hidden treasure.
Jan 25, 2016 | By Pauly
What a wonderful treat this was! Gave as a gift also, and they said it was the best they had ever had!
Transendingly Delicous
Nov 2, 2015 | By Jay Henry
it was a gift. They loved it! my experience required a phone contact that was "cold". O well. and the Pop- up " sign up" in order to leave a comment comment , seemed unnecessary. my .02
Sep 17, 2015 | By I Am Dr. Monkey
I put together a care package for a friend recovering from cancer surgery. I included the 16-pc Truffle Collection. I ended up with a second box which I took with me when I visited my folks' back east, and we all sampled them. Most of the chocolates were delicious. The Ocumarian Truffle is definitely my favorite, and I will be ordering a single-flavor box of those soon. I didn't care for the Mayan Truffle at all. It was the only one I couldn't even finish eating. Just too sugary and not chocolatey. I was also surprised that I did not like the Espresso Caramel as I typically love those. All in all, though, a tasty assortment.
Jul 16, 2015 | By Kristy Geron
Moonstruck doesn't disappoint! My dad LOVED the truffles! He said they were delicious. So happy that you ship these amazingly delicious chocolates...I discovered you on a stay in Portland, OR and was so excited!
love your products!!
Apr 2, 2015 | By dot barrow
great chocolate - sent as a thank you gift - everyone loves Moonstruck!
Complete service
Mar 9, 2015 | By John R.
I happened to send an order of chocolate to a colleague, but the business location had changed. The people at Moonstruck worked diligently with me to get the order delivered. Thanks!
My Wife Loves Your Chocolates
Mar 3, 2015 | By Frank Walker
After reading reviews of chocolates, I was pleased to order from an Oregon company. My wife has one chocolate each evening and says these are better than any (yes, ANY) chocolates she has ever had, and I have bought her chocolates from all over the East Coast and California and Europe. You're my go-to for presents now. Thanks.
Mar 3, 2015 | By Patricia Ross
My gift to my daughter for her birthday was excelent. She loved the beauty of the product and taste.
Love in a box
Feb 27, 2015 | By Kimberly
I had received your truffles as a gift a couple years ago. I am not a truffle fan but this box of heaven made me see and enjoy truffles in a whole new way! It was my girlfriend's birthday. (I live on the east coast and she, on the west) so I knew exactly what to send. She was so overjoyed with the truffles. They are so silky smooth, and with perfect flavor combinations, this was the perfect gift to give. Whenever I need ot send chocolates, I will ALWAYS send Moonstruck!
Great chocolates!
Feb 23, 2015 | By Sam
Everyone lovd them!
Valentine delight
Feb 19, 2015 | By phil
Wonderful chocolates shipped when requested very satisfied
Feb 15, 2015 | By Rob
Great product.
All Gone.
Feb 8, 2015 | By Olivia Ortiz
Smooth & Sexy. Rich & Pleasing.
Fantastic Service!
Jan 28, 2015 | By Nicole Nickelson
It is always an absolute pleasure doing business with your company. Thank you for always making the process seamless and special.
Christmas Order
Dec 29, 2014 | By Brady Gentry
I ordered the 16 piece Classic Truffle Collection for my daughter (in Washington state) for Christmas. Her comment was that it was the most perfectly crafted truffle she has ever had in her life. I ordered online on a Sunday, they were made and shipped out on Monday, and they arrived on Tuesday. I am now a customer of Moonstruck for life.
Nov 25, 2014 | By Kathy
Soooo yummy!!!
Nov 22, 2014 | By Stacy
Divine products and excellent customer service!!!
Oct 7, 2014 | By Bill
These were sent to my daughter in Hillsboro Oregon for her birthday.
Great service, even when I made the mistake!
Aug 17, 2014 | By Jennifer Paulding
Not only do I know that Moonstruck has great chocolates, but now I know how great their service is. I sent a 16-piece box of truffles to some business acquaintances directly from Moonstruck. Only 4 days after I placed the order did I realize that the address I gave Moonstruck to ship to was no longer the business' location; they had recently moved and now my chocolates were sitting in a UPS holding station, probably melting. When I called UPS to ask if I could change the shipping address they told me (quite frustratingly) that I needed to contact Moonstruck in order to do that (Why, I'm not sure. Something to do with the fact that UPS is not authorized to change the shipping address without the consent of the shipper). So I called Moonstruck and the woman I spoke to told me she'd take care of it for an additional $15.00 shipping charge, which I pretty much expected. I then expressed my concern that after over a week of traveling, the recipients would likely open the box to find a melted puddle of chocolate. She shared my concern and took a moment to speak with someone about it. She came back on the phone and said that they would send another box of chocolates the following Monday free of charge so that my business acquaintances would received nice, fresh truffles and not a "would-be good" melted mess. I cannot tell you how relieved and grateful I was that my entire gift would not be a waste! I paid a little for my mistake, but at least my friends still got the gift I wanted to give them.
Father's Day Trufffles
Jun 29, 2014 | By Jay Wright
The Father's Day truffles I sent to my 91-year old Uncle were a big hit with him and my Aunt! I only wish I had ordered them a couple of days earlier. Thanks!
The best
Jun 25, 2014 | By Melody Pampell
Your chocolates are consistently the best on the market. Thanks
Great Customer Service!
Jun 18, 2014 | By Frank Davis
I have ordered from Moonstruck twice for gifts and been pleased both times. The product is unique and first rate, a very special gift for someone to receive. The way the box is packaged for shipping is done with such care, even adding dry ice for my Phoenix location. Monica called me to say she wanted to upgrade the shipping to overnight at no extra cost. The people at this company are as good as the product.
Jun 3, 2014 | By Leslie
The truffles are amazing...nothing compares.
Jun 1, 2014 | By Steve Parsons
A great gift for a dinner host/hostess.
May 5, 2014 | By Melody Pampell
U guys are the best always.
May 1, 2014 | By J A
The packaging & verity of gourmet chocolate with all different tastes "Amazing" size of pieces are handsome. Packaging Presentation Premium Taste
Apr 22, 2014 | By Karen
Great chocolate as always. Come back to Chicago.
Perfect birthday gift!
Mar 29, 2014 | By Ann
The receiver of the 16 PC truffle box was so impressed with every piece. Could not have sent a better gift!
Mar 27, 2014 | By Judy Humphreys
My daughter and son couldn't quit raving about the truffles they received. Even posted a picture on their facebook. They loved the candy!
lover of strong chocolate
Mar 13, 2014 | By jeff
truffles had interesting flavors not too sweet
Mar 5, 2014 | By Paula
Sweet Dreams
Feb 20, 2014 | By Christine Angelos
Perfect gift! To die for taste. Delivery was prompt and we'll packaged. Will definitely order again. Makes a perfect gift!
My favorite chocolate
Feb 15, 2014 | By Christin
Great service and wonderful chocolate
Very impressive
Feb 9, 2014 | By Steve Rugg
The liquers & chocolates work together in a perfect harmony. Very impressive.
Feb 7, 2014 | By kathleen green
As usual the box of mixed chocolates received raves...only wish the chocolates were for me!
Jan 11, 2014 | By JAMES MITCHELL
Classic Truffle Collection 16-pc.
Jan 3, 2014 | By Larry Sepulveda
great truffles, love them.
The Best..as usual
Dec 14, 2013 | By Joyce Brown
These are the best candies around...always a special treat for the family!
Chocolate Order
Nov 15, 2013 | By Janet Voss
My order hasn't been delivered yet.
Oct 22, 2013 | By anissa
excellent chocolate and service
purchased for gift
Sep 26, 2013 | By pam groseclose
I bought these and had them sent to my sister for her birthday. She was thrilled and said she has hidden them from the rest of the family. :)


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Video Applications
Capture, record, edit, and convert video using these applications.
- Also see the list of Media Players.
- Also see the Audio/Video Conversion section as well as these tips for video conversion techniques.
- Also see this list of open source video applications.
- Trivia: The movie Avatar was created at Weta Digital on a super-computer comprised of 4,000 servers running Kubuntu Linux, co-ordinated by the previously open-source Sun Grid Engine (no longer available).
OpenShot is a GTK-based non-linear video editing suite for Linux. Install:
sudo apt-get install openshot
PiTiVi (Non-linear Video Editing Suite)
PiTiVi is a simple, limited-capability open source video editor that will be the default in newer versions of Ubuntu. It uses the GStreamer/Fluendo framework. Install:
sudo apt-get install pitivi
Avidemux (Video editor/processor)
Avidemux is a free, GPL-licensed open source cross-platform video editor and processor. Using mencoder as a backend, it allows cropping, trimming, special effects, and conversions between many filetypes (MPG/DVD, AVI, MP4, ASF). Install the GTK-based version:
sudo apt-get install avidemux
Kino (Non-linear Video Editing Suite)
Kino is a widely used GUI-based non-linear video editing suite for Linux. It imports video files into (and then uses) the DV (Digital Video) format for editing.
sudo apt-get install kino mjpegtools
KdenLive (Non-linear Video Editing Suite for KDE)
Kdenlive is a GUI-based non-linear video editing suite for KDE based on FFmpeg and the MLT video framework. It has tools for DV, video4linux, and screen capture. Install:
sudo apt-get install kdenlive mjpegtools
Cinelerra (Non-linear Video Editing Suite)
Cinelerra Community Version is a complete high-end open source video editing suite that is a derivative of a similar commercial system. Follow the installation instructions for Ubuntu.
LiVES (Video editor/processor)
LiVES is a free, GPL-license open source video editor and processor that is promoted as being useful for VJ editors. Install:
sudo apt-get install lives
OpenMovieEditor is a free, open source movie editing program for basic movie making. Install:
sudo apt-get install openmovieeditor
Blender is a free GPL-licensed 3D graphics and modeling tool that has been used in several animation projects. Install:
sudo apt-get install blender
Stopmotion (Animation)
Stopmotion is an open-source program for creating stopmotion animation. Install:
sudo apt-get install stopmotion
Animata (Animation)
Animata is an interactive-animation (similar to Flash video) design platform that uses the fltk libraries. It is built from source using the SCons package (which is a make replacement).
- Make sure you have the usual components for compiling from source code installed:
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) gcc cmake gettext
- Install the fltk and scons libraries:
sudo apt-get install libfltk1.1 libfltk1.1-dev scons
- See these details. Download the Animata source code, extract, and then from the directory into which Animata was extracted run scons:
Webcam Applications
- To display your webcam on your screen, take photos from it, or to create other effects, install one of these webcam applications:
- Cheese (sudo apt-get install cheese) is a Gnome-based webcam application with many options and a re-sizable window.
- Kamoso (sudo apt-get install kamoso) is a KDE-based webcam application.
- Camorama (sudo apt-get install camorama) is a Gtk-based webcam application that has been around for years.
- Xawtv (sudo apt-get install xawtv) is a Gtk-based application. Because the Xawtv window can be arranged so that only the webcam image is shown, it is my favorite webcam display for screencasts. (Click on "X" in the window bar -> Advanced -> No Border (ticked) .)
Any of these applications can be used in either Ubuntu or Kubuntu.

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Asylum Lake Preserve and Colony Farm Orchard: A Legislative and Decision Making Timeline for the Former Kalamazoo State Hospital Properties
The 274-acre Asylum Lake Preserve (City of Kalamazoo), through 1975 Public Act 316 amended by 1976 Public Act 272, and 54-acre Colony Farm Orchard (Oshtemo Township), through 1977 Public Act 158, are under the jurisdiction of Western Michigan University. The conveyances for both properties contain provisions for governing the use of the land. South of these two tracts lies the remaining 265-acres of former State Hospital farmland that was transferred to WMU by the State of Michigan in 1959 through Public Act 269 (approved in 1999 to be developed as the WMU Business, Technology, and Research Park). Although numerous pieces of legislation or proposals have been introduced for these three former State Hospital properties at Drake Road and Parkview Avenue, the following selective timeline lists the important events that have affected the current status of the Asylum Lake Preserve and the Colony Farm Orchard, north of Parkview Avenue.
The Colony Farm unit of the Kalamazoo State Hospital (KSH), formerly Michigan Asylum for the Insane, began in 1888 and included a "Cottage" system to house up to 350 patients. Many residents were capable of farming and household upkeep. North of Parkview Avenue, and east of today's Drake Road (formerly Colony Road and 12th Street), were four residential cottages and the 47-acre Asylum Lake (formerly Lorins Lake and McMartin Lake), with the 10-acre Little Asylum Lake located east of the buildings. The Hindes (also spelled: "Hind's" or "Heindes") farmhouse, Pratt Cottage, and other agricultural facilities were located on the Orchard property west of Drake Road, in Oshtemo Township. KSH managed an extensive agricultural operation at this site, consisting of extensive farming, Holstein cows for milking, a chicken hatchery, and a piggery. Total land mass of the Colony Farm unit at its peak operation (by the late-1940s), including property south of Parkview Avenue, amounted to approximately 795.4 acres. With other farms, orchards, and gardens located throughout the Kalamazoo region, including Brook Farm, the Home Farm (vegetable gardens), and the Winchell Farm (orchard), the State Hospital remained mostly self-sufficient with food provisions. The 1955 – 1956 Annual Report of the Kalamazoo State Hospital reports that it owned 1,388 total acres in and around Kalamazoo used for farming, institutional buildings, and grounds. The hospital started reducing its property holdings during the next fiscal year.
Farming operations were conducted until agricultural produce (most notably, milk) became more costly than food purchased, machinery was outdated, and liability restricted the inexperienced patients from working the farms and operating new machinery. Expenses increased with the need to hire field workers to operate the new farming implements. Mandates imposed by the Michigan Legislature and Governor in the late-1950s also led to the end of institutional farming throughout the State. U.S. 131 was constructed and opened to traffic in December 1963. The new north/south freeway severed the former State Hospital farm south of Parkview Avenue and the Colony Farm Orchard north of Parkview Avenue. The usable portion of the Orchard was now reduced to approximately 54 acres, located between today's Drake Road and U.S. 131, and was turned over to MSU for fruit pest research in 1963. While farming was discontinued at this site in 1959, patients continued to reside in the cottages until 1969.
1887 Public Act 122 authorizes the Michigan Asylum for the Insane at Kalamazoo to purchase the 324-acre Hindes Farm, from descendants of Neil Hindes, for a sum not exceeding $18,000. The legislation also approves $13,000 to construct two residential buildings for 50 or more patients, and $6,853 to construct a food storage building with a meat safe and refrigerator. The storage facility would also have rooms for manufacturing mattresses and clothing. The same year, northern property owner, Daniel McMartin, sells 29.95 acres of abutting property (including the northern third of the large lake) to the Michigan Asylum for the Insane (Kalamazoo State Hospital) for $1,000. Smith Sutherland sells the institution 3.097 acres along the northeast shore of the lake for $77.42, giving the Hospital complete ownership of what would later be known as Asylum Lake. In 1888, Smith Sutherland and the State Hospital agree on an easement extending north from the Asylum Lake property, allowing wagons from Colony Farm to reach the nearby Michigan Central Railroad (1847 – 1905) and Fruit Belt Railroad (1906 – 1924).
1930, March 3, (likely authorized by 1929 Public Act 324), Henry Kiltz selss his 240-acre farmland, located south of Parkview Avenue / Asylum Lake tract, to the Kalamazoo State Hospital for $30,000. The Hospital had been leasing the land since 1914.
1933, June 28, Frank and Lucille Weston transfer to the Kalamazoo State Hospital a 39-acre parcel of land in Oshtemo Township that abuts the northwest corner of the Orchard section of the Colony Farm, expanding the northern land holdings to 11th street (likely site of the present Holiday Inn). Dr. Roy Morter, in 1941, reports that the parcel, known as the "Cole Farm," is worth $2,922.70 and was donated to the institution "as payment of an account" (p. 7). Frank and Lucille Weston also deed an easement to the Kalamazoo State Hospital in June 1935 to provide access to the former "Cole Farm."
1944, March 25, authorized by 1943 Public Act 221, Kalamazoo State Hospital spends $22,500 to purchase the "Royal C. Balch Farm" adjacent to the western edge of the Kiltz Farm, south of Parkview Avenue. The tract totals 159.36 acres with nearly half extending into Oshtemo Township.
1957, March and May, Both houses of the Michigan Legislature conclude nearly eight years of investigation, initiated by Governor G. Mennen Williams, and enact Concurrent Resolution 21 which calls for the phasing out of Department of Mental Health / State Hospital farming operations throughout the State.
1957 Public Act 144 authorizes the sale of 8 acres located on the north side of the Colony Farm Orchard, west of Colony Farm Road (presently Drake Road), to Warren Frost for $2,000. The site, a former piggery for the State Hospital, is partially filled and developed as a mobile park home. Its septic tanks are later found to be an environmental detriment to Asylum Lake. The mobile home park is fully operational by the early 1960s and vacated in 2006.
1959 Public Act 269 (Senate Bill 1112) transfers the land south of Parkview Avenue and east of 12th Street to WMU and includes the 320-acre farmland purchased by the Kalamazoo State Hospital during 1930 (240-acre Kiltz Farm) and 1944 (half of the 159.36-acre Balch Farm). The 265-acre portion east of U.S. 131 (completed in 1963) is later dedicated (in October 1983) to honor Dr. Lee O. Baker, 23-year Chair of WMU's Department of Agriculture who died December 17, 1982.
1961 – 1962, Western Michigan University and the State of Michigan transfer land parallel to 12th Street to the State Highway Department for the construction of U.S. 131.
1963, Michigan State University, Department of Entomology, assumes charge of the spray program and maintenance of the Colony Farm Orchard, located between Colony Farm Road (presently Drake Road) and U.S. 131, north Parkview Avenue, in Oshtemo Township.
1966 Public Act 202 (House Bill 3350) transfers two parcels of adjacent land in Oshtemo Township from the Dept. of Mental Health to WMU: approximately 8 acres of land east of U.S. 131 and south of Parkview Avenue, and 43 acres of farmland west of 12th Street and south of Parkview Avenue. The legislation also authorizes the sale of 22.9 acres of State Hospital land north of Parkview Avenue and west of U.S. 131.
1969, Expenses for housing patients in the cottages on the Colony Farm properties become excessive as the Kalamazoo State Hospital operates food and services from its central Oakland Drive location. Compliance with building codes is also a concern.
1969 Public Act 56 (House Bill 2843). With the introduction of new drugs to treat TB, legislation is passed to transfer the unneeded Tuberculosis Sanitarium on Blakeslee Street (West Douglas / Fairmont Neighborhood, Kalamazoo) from the Dept. of Public Health to Dept. of Mental Health (KSH). This enables patients to be transferred from the Oakland Drive hospital to the Blakeslee hospital. Patients are then transferred to the opened beds at the Oakland Drive campus from the Colony Farm / Asylum Lake cottages that had been deemed fire hazards in 1958.
1969 (early), Discussions begin to focus on phasing-out the Fort Custer State Home, a residential institution for mental retarded individuals who are temporarily located in the former military hospital and barracks at Fort Custer (near Battle Creek, Michigan). The buildings are declared fire and safety hazards. The State Home has been leased on a temporary basis from the U.S. Army since 1956, and population counts at the facility reach 1,200 residents and 710 employees.
1969, December 29, A formal agreement is struck with the Michigan Department of Mental Health to lease the 54-acre Colony Farm Orchard to Michigan State University. No legislative authorization is sought.
1970, February 9, Senate Bill 1183 is introduced by Sen. Charles O. Zollar for State building projects. Included in the appropriations bill is a request for money to demolish the cottages located at Kalamazoo's Colony Farm operation.
1970, April, Kalamazoo Interagency Committee on Mental Retardation and Dept. of Mental Health propose using the 274-acre Fair Oaks / Asylum Lake property (also known as "Colony Farm") for a $10-million multi-county Mental Retardation Center for 500 residents, with completion anticipated in 1974.
1970 Public Act 46 (Senate Bill 1183) is authorized by Governor Milliken on July 2, 1970. The appropriations package allocates money to demolish the cottages on the Colony Farm property, including Asylum Lake cottages and Pratt Cottage (carried out late-August 1971).
1970, April 9 through 1972, March 16, the proposal by the Department of Mental Health to phase out the Fort Custer facility is stymied through numerous resolutions in both houses of the Legislature. Resolutions cite major losses in jobs, economic impacts, and that the planned closure would be unjustified. Staff members argue the negative psychological consequence on the children if they are to be moved to a new facility, especially at such a great distance. Opposition is strong in Battle Creek, reflected in an extensive petition drive and intense stakeholder lobbying.
1971, November 15, Dr. E.G. Yudashkin, Director of Department of Mental Health, cancels the proposed Mental Retardation Center for Fair Oaks / Asylum Lake. Yudashkin prefers instead the deinstitutionalization for many residents, Community Mental Health group homes, and an increase of beds at the Coldwater Facility and Northville State Hospital for other residents. An executive order forces a 3% budget cut on the Department of Mental Health (and other State departments).
1971-1973, Kalamazoo City Manager, James Caplinger, explores creating a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of apartments, townhouses, homes, commercial businesses, community center, and light industrial uses. The project, called "New Town," complies with guidelines established by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and includes affordable housing options for varying income and social levels. New Town is proposed to be developed on nearly 575 acres of the former Colony Farm, but land must first be obtained from WMU (south of Parkview Avenue) and the Department of Mental Health – which would have to declare the two properties north of Parkview Avenue as surplus to their needs and those of the Kalamazoo State Hospital, having local jurisdiction over the land. Caplinger is unable to obtain an agreement with WMU to swap other lands in Kalamazoo for the Parkview farmland, and the Department of Mental Health is unwilling to declare the Asylum Lake and Colony Farm Orchard parcels as surplus, and by June 1973, he makes a formal announcement cancelling the project. Planning for the PUD is conducted in near-secrecy, and after being exposed, public planning for the properties becomes the norm. While the community may have become involved in deciding the future land uses, Caplinger persists in creating some form of New Town within open areas of the Asylum Lake property.
1971 – 1974, New designs and a formal proposal by Kalamazoo State Hospital officials recommend using the Asylum Lake property for the relocation and expansion of the unit for mentally ill children that was operating inefficiently on the Oakland Drive campus. The contemplated "Children's Unit" must compete with several projects being planned by other local public bodies who are trying to acquire and use the abandoned State Hospital land for other purposes. By July 1974, Kalamazoo State Hospital's new Superintendent, Dr. Joseph Denniston, cancels the relocation, seeking instead to use the main campus for a revamped "Children's Unit." He believes that the facility would be more appropriate on land made available from the demolition of older buildings on the Oakland Drive site, and the operation would be able to save money by sharing central services with the main hospital and avoiding duplications.
1972, May 8, Senate Bill 1372 is introduced by Senator Anthony Stamm and seeks to convey the southern-most 15-acres of Colony Farm Orchard to the Dept. of Military Affairs as a site for a new armory, replacing its dilapidating building in Downtown Kalamazoo. Companion legislation, Senate Bill 1373, proposes to sell the 1912 Kalamazoo Armory for apx. $140,000 to be used for constructing the replacement facility. Both bills die in the Senate Committee for State Affairs.
1973, February 14, Senate Bill 130 is introduced to appropriate money toward numerous bricks-and-mortar projects around the State. The proposed legislation includes a $280,000 allocation to be used for developing a new Kalamazoo Armory, but Governor Milliken exercises a line item veto to eliminate the item.
1973, March 21, Dr. Clarence M. Schrier, Kalamazoo State Hospital Medical Superintendent, informs the Director of the Dept. of Mental Health, Dr. E.G. Yudashkin, that the Colony Farm Orchard is no longer needed for Hospital needs and has no objections with it being declared surplus. The last building on the site (Pratt Cottage) had been demolished in 1972. Dr. Schrier further reports that the Kalamazoo State Hospital has not maintained care of the orchard west of U.S. 131 since the highway was constructed, nearly ten years prior.
1973, April 12, Senate Bill 457 is introduced by Senator Anthony Stamm relocating the site of the proposed armory from the Orchard (proposed in 1972 as Senate Bill 1372), to the southwest corner of the Asylum Lake property (corner of Drake Road and Parkview Avenue). This revised proposal is the result of discussions with KSH Superintendent Dr. Clarence Schrier where he described MSU's continued use of the Orchard for its fruit pest research. The proposed legislation is first opposed by Dr. E. Gordon Yudashkin, Director of the Department of Mental Health, and vetoed by Governor William Milliken on August 6, 1973 because he believes it is too costly. Herbert C. DeJong, Director of the Department of Administration, opposes using the Asylum Lake property for the new Armory and suggests, instead, building the facility on 43 acres of former State Hospital farmland, located south of Parkview Avenue in Oshtemo Township, which was transferred to WMU through 1966 Public Act 202. Senate Bill 457 dies in the Senate Committee on State Affairs.
1973, June 4, House Bill 4846 is introduced by Representative Bela Kennedy (and co-sponsors) to convey the Colony Farm Orchard to MSU but is later amended to grant a lease (for $1.00 anually) that allows the MSU Department of Entomology to use the property for experimental fruit pest research. The lease begins July 1, 1974 and continues "for as long as the Dept. of Entomology of Michigan State University conducts experimental fruit pest research thereon."
1973, June 6, Kalamazoo City Manager, James Caplinger, formally announces the cancellation of his New Town PUD proposal after back-room negotiations are exposed and critiqued by members of the public during City Commission meetings. Unable to accomplish land swaps with WMU, and without the Asylum Lake / Colony Farm Orchard properties declared surplus by the Michigan Department of Mental Health, Caplinger is blocked from moving the MSHDA mixed-use development plan forward but continues to pursue a scaled-back form of the project after the land becomes available.
1973, June 6, Senate Bill 671 is introduced by Senators Charles Zollar and Garland Lane to transfer the 274-acre Asylum Lake property from the Dept. of Mental Health to the Dept. of Administration for a future State facility. The Bill is opposed by Dr. Yudashkin, Director of the Dept. of Mental Health, as he supports the local request to retain the property for a new location of State Hospital "Children's Unit." Senate Bill 671 dies in the Senate Committee on State Affairs.
1973, June 14, Dr. Yudashkin, Director of the Department of Mental Health, notes the Orchard as being declared surplus to KSH, thereby supporting the proposal to enact a formal agreement for MSU to utilize the property for its research needs.
1973, June 20, WMU Board of Trustees approves the transfer of 43 acres of land to the Department of Military Affairs for its new armory. The tract of former State Hospital property had been transferred to Western through 1966 Public Act 202, and is located in Oshtemo Township, south of Parkview Avenue and west of U.S. 131, between the 11th Street cemetery and 12th Street. Planning for the facility begins, despite the setback encountered with Governor Milliken's veto of previous legislation. Federal funding is announced on April 15, 1975 by Republican Congressional Representative Gary Brown, and the State of Michigan then provides the required match. The new armory opens on June 13, 1977. The existing 1912 armory is sold to the City of Kalamazoo as a location for Downtown commercial expansion. The building is razed and the site becomes a parking lot.
1973, September 20 & 27, Kalamazoo County Parks and Recreation Commission (Sept. 20) and Kalamazoo County Metropolitan Planning Commission (Sept. 27) adopt a resolution for the Asylum Lake property to be preserved as a major park facility for all county citizens to enjoy.
1973, December 14, Public Act 168 (House Bill 4846) is enacted, granting MSU's Department of Entomology a formal lease ($1.00 per year) to conduct fruit pest research on the Colony Farm Orchard. The lease starts July 1, 1974 and remains in effect for as long as the research continues. (State Administrative Board approves the lease, September 16, 1975.) See June 23, 2000 for reaffirmation of the original lease as permission is granted to construct a power substation on the south side of the Orchard.
1973 – 1974, Numerous meetings and proposals for the Asylum Lake and Colony Farm Orchard properties occur. The County Board of Commissioners (especially Commissioners Jack Hunt and Robert Welborn) aggressively pursue the property for a county park and receive endorsements from other boards and commissions as well as signatures from a successful petition drive. The City of Kalamazoo's 1971 proposal for "New Town," a Planned Unit Development under MSHDA guidelines to be built on all three properties, is rejected by WMU and Kalamazoo State Hospital. After much discussion behind closed doors, Western is not interested in turning over its Parkview Avenue farm without an equal land exchange. Officials from the Kalamazoo State Hospital and Dept. of Mental Health oppose the plan as they anticipate relocating the "Children's Unit" from the Oakland Drive campus to the Asylum Lake property.
1974, February 12, Joseph C. Denniston, M.D. is assigned to be Superintendent of the Kalamazoo State Hospital as Dr. Clarence Schrier retires, effective February 24, 1974.
1974, June 1, Dr. E.G. Yudashkin resigns as the Director for the Michigan Department of Mental Health.
1974, July, Two joint resolutions are carefully drafted by the City Administration for approval by the Kalamazoo City Commission and Kalamazoo County Commission, thereby announcing a unified position for the Asylum Lake property. (A) "Resolution Concerning Asylum Lake Park" requests State officials to declare 160 acres of the northern Asylum Lake tract as surplus, and that this portion be transferred to the County with restrictions dedicating it "in perpetuity as public open space for park and recreational use." (B) "Resolution Concerning Self-Contained Residential Development" calls for 100 acres on south side of the Asylum Lake property to be made available "for private development as a self-contained residential community." The resolution seeks to have the land transferred to the City of Kalamazoo which would create site plans and sell the parcel to the highest bidder for development. The City would reimburse the State of Michigan "for the fair market value at time of transfer."
Neither resolutions are acted upon by the County Commission or City Commission. The County Commission postpones endorsing the resolutions until the City Commission takes action. Momentum continues to build for the entire 274-acre Asylum Lake tract to be dedicated as permanent county parkland, while prospects collapse for including a residential component on the property which had been sought by the City Administration. Senator Jack Welborn and County Commissioner (and Chair) Robert Welborn continue to press the State of Michigan to turn the property over to the County of Kalamazoo for parkland.
1974, July 9 and 1974, August 21, Dr. Joseph Denniston, Kalamazoo State Hospital Superintendent (replacing Dr. Schrier who retired) declares the 274-acre Asylum Lake property surplus to the hospital's needs. He asks Dr. Donald Smith, Acting Director of Dept. of Mental Health, to support the KSH position as local competing interests for the property apply pressure to make the land available.
1974, November 5, Robert A. Welborn, Republican and former County Commissioner, is elected to the State of Michigan, House of Representatives, 47th District which includes a portion of the City of Kalamazoo. John (Jack) A. Welborn, Republican, is re-elected to the Michigan State Senate, 21st District which includes Kalamazoo County.
1974, November 19, According to the 1974 Senate Journal, State Senator Jack Welborn (with co-sponsors) introduces Senate Bill 1483 to lease the Asylum Lake property to Kalamazoo County for a park, and the draft legislation is referred to the Senate Committee on State Affairs. The terms call for a 99-year agreement at $1.00 each year. The language includes the following restriction: "the lease instrument shall provide that the county may utilize the property solely for public park, recreation, or open space purposes, except that the legislature, by concurrent resolution, may authorize the county to utilize the property for some other public purpose." The Bill dies in committee as the Department of Management and Budget prefers not to lose control of the land which has not been declared surplus to the State. Giving the County of Kalamazoo jurisdiction over the property, by way of a lease, would create an unrecoverable loss of the land if future needs of the State arise, and the land would be virtually impossible to recover. Analysts note that leasing the land to the County for a park would be tantamount to giving up an unrecoverable asset valued between $500,000 to $750,000. WMU is sought as an adjacent land owner (farmland south of Parkview Ave.), and State officials and legislators inquire into the University's interest in obtaining the Asylum Lake property.
1974, December 8, Kalamazoo City Manager, James Caplinger, resigns his position following a three-month leave of absence, a lack of oversight with City Hall staff, and neglect over matters pertaining to running the municipality. Bruce Brown, Kalamazoo City Planner, serving as interim-Manager, is designated to continue in his temporary City Manager position. Caplinger was the primary mover for the New town PUD proposal, and with his departure, all likelihood of the project that lingered after its June 1973 suspension is lost.
1975, February 13, House Bill 4315 is introduced by Representatives Robert Welborn, Howard Wolpe, and Wayne Sackett to correct the northern property line of the Asylum Lake property (shared with adjacent owners, Vermeulen and Smith).
1975, March, Though no formal document is available in archived files, reports from the Kalamazooo Gazette indicate the Asylum Lake property as having been declared surplus prior to March 18, 1975 (KG, March 18, 1975 and December 4, 1975).
1975, March 18, House Bill 4633 is introduced by State Representatives Robert Welborn, Wayne Sackett, and Howard Wolpe, seeking to convey the 274-acre Asylum Lake property to Kalamazoo County. Legislative analysis supports transferring the land for educational purposes by WMU, use by the "University community," and notes public purposes sought during previous years.
1975, December 22, Public Act 312 (House Bill 4315) corrects the northern property line of the Asylum Lake property, as requested by adjacent property owners – also descendants of Daniel McMartin: Robert and Eleanor VerMeulen and W. Ralph Smith. (Approved by the State Administrative Board on April 6, 1976.)
1975, December 22, Public Act 316 (House Bill 4633) transfers the 274-acre Asylum Lake property to WMU with the following provision (Sec. 1.2):
"The conveyance shall provide that western Michigan university may utilize the property solely for public park, recreation, or open space purposes, except that the legislature, by statute, may authorize western Michigan university to utilize the property for some other public purpose."
1976, May 11, House Bill 6322 is introduced by Representative Robert Welborn to amend 1975 Public Act 316. The legislation proposes to correct utility easement parameters and the northern property line on the Asylum Lake property. (The northern boundary is shared with land-owners Robert & Eleanor Vermeulen, and William "Ralph" Smith.)
1976, May 14, WMU's Asylum Lake Study Committee (co-chaired by Rep. Robert Welborn and WMU Administrator, William Kowalski) submits its "Final Report" on the recommended land uses for the Asylum Lake property. The "Final Report" suggests education and recreational uses of the property. State Representative Robert Welborn, during preliminary Committee discussions, emphasizes the importance of keeping the open space concept when planning land uses. (Report does not offer recommendations for the Colony Farm Orchard property, still under jurisdiction of the Department of Mental Health.)
1976, October 8, Public Act 272 (House Bill 6322) corrects easement parameters and the northern property line description for Asylum Lake, as stated in 1975 Public Act 316. The restrictive clause in the 1975 legislation remains in the amended public act.
1976, October 20, MSU President, Jack Breslin, approves language to be proposed in a legislative bill to convey the 54-acre Colony Farm Orchard (Oshtemo Township) to WMU. Language will preserve MSU's right to continue its fruit pest testing on the property.
1976, November 15, Senate Bill 1711 (Zollar, J. Welborn, Byker) is introduced to convey the 54-acre Colony Farm Orchard to WMU, with MSU lease provisions to conduct fruit pest research until they no longer need the land. There are no other restrictions proposed. Dies in committee.
1977, February 2, House Bill 4058 is introduced by State Representatives Robert Welborn, Don Gilmer, Mary Brown, and Bela Kennedy, and proposes to convey the 54-acre Colony Farm Orchard (Oshtemo Township) from the Department of Mental Health to WMU. The language includes a provision entitling Michigan State University, Department of Entomology, to "have and hold the land for as long as the department of Entomology conducts experimental fruit pest research on the land." Legislative analysis cites the property as being surplus to the Kalamazoo State Hospital, while WMU desires to receive the property because it is adjacent to other University land holdings in the area.
1977, June 15, House Bill 4058 is amended with Section 3 to include the "public park, recreation, or open space" restrictions.
1977, November 8, Public Act 158 (House Bill 4058, as amended) is enacted, transferring the 54-acre Colony Farm Orchard to WMU with the following two restrictions:
"Sec. 2. The land described in section 1 is presently leased by the state to the board of trustees of Michigan state university. This lease provides that the department of entomology of Michigan state university have and hold the land for as long as the department of entomology conducts experimental fruit pest research on the land. The conveyance authorized in section 1 is subject to the condition that the lease between the state and the board of trustees of Michigan state university be continued, as written, between western Michigan university and the board of trustees of Michigan state university."
(Section 2 reflects the provisions of 1973 Public Act 168, initially granting MSU the use of the Orchard for research purposes.)
"Sec. 3. The conveyance shall provide that western Michigan university may utilize the property solely for public park, recreation, or open space purposes, except that the legislature, by statute, may authorize western Michigan university to utilize the property for some other public purpose."
(State Administrative Board approves the Colony Farm Orchard conveyance, restriction, and MSU lease on March 15, 1978.)
1979, May 30, Michigan Attorney General, Frank J. Kelley, Opinion No. 5494 answers two questions by Rep. Robert Welborn regarding Colony Farm Orchard, based on conveyance restrictions stated in 1977 Public Act 158. Attorney General finds that, (1) the City of Kalamazoo may not condemn property acquired by WMU from the State with use-restrictions calling for public park, recreation or open space purposes, and (2) WMU Board of Trustees may grant a sewer easement to the City of Kalamazoo across the Orchard property, but legislative approval must be sought if the easement would materially interfere with the use of the property for public park, recreation or open space purposes.
1980, January 2, Pursuant to 1975 Public Act 312 and 1976 Public Act 272 which amends 1975 Public Act 316, the State Administrative Board clarifies and permanently established the corrected property line between the lands owned by WMU (Asylum Lake parcel, northern boundary), Robert and Eleanor Vermeulen, and W. Ralph Smith. All land north of the revised property line is conveyed to Smith and the Vermeulens, while land south of the new line is conveyed to WMU. Additionally, the State Administrative Board authorized the conveyance of the Asylum Lake property from the Department of Mental Health to WMU and an easement to the City of Kalamazoo for street, water, and sewer purposes. The Asylum Lake parcel is stated as being 273 acres, more or less.
1983, October 21, WMU Board of Trustees dedicates the University Farm, south of Parkview Avenue, to Dr. Lee O. Baker (retired 1982), 23-year Chair of Western's Dept. of Agriculture who died Dec. 17, 1982, age 60. Baker's family lived in the Gibbs farmhouse which was owned by WMU.
1985, May 29, Robert A. Welborn dies nearly one and one-half years after being elected to his first term in the Michigan Senate.
1990, April 26, WMU announces its three-phase proposal to build a University-sponsored Research and Business Park. Phase One calls for development of the Colony Farm Orchard. Legislative approval would be required.
1990, December, Asylum Lake Preservation Association is formed to preserve the integrity of the area and protect the legislative restrictions on both properties north of Parkview Avenue.
1993, February, WMU's final proposal for their Research and Business Park includes developing 30 acres of the southwest corner of the Asylum Lake property, violating several publicly-stated promises to exclude this property from any development.
1993, February 9, State Representative Dale Shugars (with co-sponsors) introduces House Bill 4184 to amend Sec. 3 of 1977 Public Act 158 (transferring the Colony Farm Orchard from the Department of Mental Health to WMU) as follows:
"Sec. 3. The conveyance shall provide that western Michigan university may utilize the property solely for public park, recreation, or open space purposes, OR FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF A RESEARCH AND BUSINESS PARK."
1993, March 2, Michigan House of Representatives passes House Bill 4184, as amended.
1993, April 13, Oshtemo Township Board approved a resolution requesting the Legislature to amend House Bill 4184 and require development on the Orchard comply with local zoning ordinances in order to include public input.
1993, April 15, Oshtemo Citizens Association opposes House Bill 4184 because of the tax exempt status of the proposed development, lack of compliance with zoning, and loss of green space and wetlands.
1993, April 22, Senate Committee for State Affairs and Military / Veteran Affairs holds a hearing for House Bill 4184, as amended. WMU declares its intent to construct a University building / incubator on the Orchard property and lease space to businesses. Rent proceeds fund subsequent Research Park infrastructure. Senators dispute the notion that private / for-profit businesses constitute a "public purpose," and they believe that private developers should purchase individual (subdivided) parcels at a fair market value. WMU had also reported to the media nearly one month prior, that as a State institution, it would exercise its privilege to develop the first phase of the Research Park in Oshtemo without undergoing zoning provisions. House Bill 4184 dies in the Senate Committee.
1993, May 9, With House Bill 4184 dead in the Senate Committee for State Affairs and Military / Veteran Affairs, WMU President Diether Haenicke suspends the Research Park plans, citing a "climate of resistance and hostility" within the community toward the proposal.
1994, September – 1995, June, CEO Council, Inc. tries to gain support for a Research and Business Park for WMU's Lee Baker Farm, south of Parkview Avenue. Community opposition continues to be strong. Approval of newly proposed zoning ordinance is rejected by the Planning Commission and is later dropped from City Commission consideration. Counter-proposal by ALPA and NAACP calls for Lee Baker Farm to be redeveloped as the pre-farming Genessee Prairie while honoring a previous land-holder and African American settler, Enoch Harris.
1996, September 12, Oshtemo Township Planning Commisssion overturns a decision by its Focus Area Committee that calls for the Orchard to be designated as a health services complex in the Master Land Use Plan. The Committion decides, instead, to only allow the land to be utilized for recreational purposes, in accord with the legislative restrictions.
1996, November 21, Oshtemo Township Trustees adopt the "Genessee Prairie Focus Area Development Plan" for the Parkview Avenue corridor, Colony Farm Orchard (north of Parkview), and land south of Parkview between 12th Street and a line designating 10th Street. The land use plan amendment calls for offices along Parkview Avenue, additional housing, and open space, however the plan adheres to the conveyance restrictions for the Colony Farm Orchard.
1998, April, WMU President, Dr. Diether Haenicke, announces an agreement with Arthur Hills and Associates, golf course architects from Toledo, Ohio, to develop plans and specifications for golf course on the Asylum Lake property. A contract is drawn up by Arthur Hills on August 13, 1996 but is never placed before the WMU Board of Trustees for consideration, and the proposal dies. (Dr. Haenicke's retirement date is August 1, 1998, and the decision to proceed with the project would need to be made by the new President of WMU, Dr. Elson Floyd.)
1998, November 30, City of Kalamazoo formally proposes to WMU that they develop their Business, Research, and Technology Park on the University's 265-acre Lee Baker Farm. The City creates a new zoning ordinance for the development, promises financial incentives for infrastructure, and calls for an endowment with City funds ($200,000) and Kalamazoo Foundation funds ($1,300,000) for permanent preservation, reduction of environmental degradation, and passive recreational uses of the Asylum Lake Preserve. The proposal does not include the 54-acre Colony Farm Orchard (Oshtemo Township).
1999, January 22, WMU Board of Trustees approves Kalamazoo's "Partnership" proposal for locating a University-sponsored Research Park (later known as the Business, Technology, and Research [BTR] Park), a new College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and a new paper and printing science teaching and research facility on the Lee Baker Farm (south side of Parkview Avenue). A $1.5-million perpetual endowed fund is set up with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to cover costs for the development, operation, and maintenance of the Asylum Lake Preserve for passive recreational uses.
1999, March, In accord with the "Partnership" agreement, WMU Vice President, Robert Beam, assembles the Asylum Lake Focus Committee to devise passive recreational activities, reduce environmental degradation on the Asylum Lake Preserve, and recommend protective covenants for future use of the Asylum Lake property.
2000, June 23, WMU Board of Trustees proposes lease revisions with MSU that would allow Western "to create road and utility right-of-ways needed for the new College of Engineering and the [BTR] Park…" The action redefines the Orchard's eastern boundary line by granting to the City of Kalamazoo the space required to widen Drake Road and construct a non-motorized pathway on the west side of the new roadway. Relinquishing the Orchard property for these "public purposes" is approved by MSU and WMU Trustees, but authorization by the State of Michigan Legislature is not sought (though required in 1977 Public Act 168 and reaffirmed in Attorney General Opinion No. 5494, May 30, 1979). Prior action at this meeting retains MSU's original lease provisions (July 1, 1974, pursuant to 1973 Public Act 168) allowing the Department of Entomology to utilize the property a long as necessary for its research purposes. Revisions to the lease include redefining the property boundaries based on the new Drake Road easement expansion. The WMU Board initially authorizes the creation of a "rolling expiration so that is SMU no longer needs the property the lease rights will expire" (Minutes, p. 10). But MSU later rejects this initiative along with Western's proposed five-year-review cycle.
2001, June 6, WMU Board of Trustees and Consumers Energy execute an easement along the south 245 feet of the Colony Farm Orchard for an electric substation and a gas regulator station, both above ground, and driveway access from Drake Road. MSU approves the easement as presenting no negative impact on current research.
2000, October 23 and October 24, Kalamazoo City Commission and Oshtemo Township Trustees (respectively) approve a tax base sharing agreement (pursuant to 1984 Public Act 425) for an 8-acre triangular section of the BTR Park (former Lee Baker Farm) that extends west of the city limits, into Oshtemo Township. The agreement calls for a 20-year tax base sharing agreement where Kalamazoo would collect all property taxes on the parcel at the City's millage rate, and Oshtemo Township would be reimbursed for their portion of the property taxes. The City is also able to extend any ordinances (including zoning), infrastructure, and special assessments onto the parcel for the duration of the agreement.
2000, October 27, WMU Board of Trustees approve conveying the BTR Park property (former Lee Baker Farm) to the WMU Foundation. In turn, "the WMU Foundation would, in collaboration with the WMU administration, oversee the development of the Park, including the subdivision of lots, and the subsequent marketing and sales and/or lease of said parcels" (Minutes, p. 17).
2001, May 30, WMU Board of Trustees approve conveying to the City of Kalamazoo "a 17-foot wide piece of property along the south side of Parkview Avenue right-of-way, along with the future conveyance of any substantially similar portion of land along the north side of Parkview Avenue … if needed" (Minutes, p. 19). The Board also authorizes conveying the BTR Park loop-road (and related easements) to the City of Kalamazoo upon its completion.
2001, Summer, Drake Road / boulevard reconstruction project (Stadium Drive south to Parkview Avenue).
2001, October 26, WMU Board of Trustees approve amended easements for "Consumers Energy Company and other utility providers covering properties owned by the university within and adjacent to the BTR Park upon terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the administration. (Consumers Energy has requested an easement for electrical lines across University property adjacent to BTR Park.)" (Minutes, p. 21.)
2001, October, Kalamazoo Nature Center finishes its inventory and study of Asylum Lake area including Colony Farm Orchard.
2002, Summer, Parkview Avenue reconstruction project (Oakland Drive west to Drake Road).
2002, August 27, Oshtemo Township Trustees, during their informal work session before the regular evening meeting, rejected a City of Kalamazoo proposal for tax base sharing (pursuant to 1984 Public Act 425) using properties adjacent to the western City limits. The proposal also called for removing the conveyance restrictions from the Colony Farm Orchard to allow future expansion of the BTR Park, south of the site. Discussion among Trustees includes honoring the legislation that conveyed the Orchard to WMU, and the negative fiscal implications to Oshtemo Township from tax base sharing (especially with a housing development proposed for land north of West Main Street).
2004, April 16, WMU Board of Trustees approve adoption of two documents governing the Asylum Lake "Preserve" and restricting its use for passive recreational activities: the Declaration of Conservation Restrictions, and the Asylum Lake Preserve Management Framework. The "Management Framework" includes the Statement of Conservation Purposes, Management Goals, and the function and makeup of the Asylum Lake Policy and Management Council. Both documents are also recorded by the Kalamazoo County Register of Deeds. (The WMU Asylum Lake Focus Committee disbands after meeting for five years, and the new representative WMU Asylum Lake Policy and Management Council is assembled to convene in the Fall, 2004.)
2004, July 27, Oshtemo Township Trustees approve the rezoning of the 8-acre parcel on the southwest corner of Stadium Drive and Drake Road. Formerly purchased by Warren Frost in 1957 to be the site of a mobile home park, the property is sold in 2004 to Collegiate Partners (Phoenix Properties). The new owners request a "Commercial – Restricted" zoning designation for the land. The same tract would be sold to the WMU Foundation in 2007. All structures and mobile homes are removed from the site, beginning in February, 2007.
2006, October 20, WMU Board of Trustees approve allowing "the treasurer to sign the appropriate documents necessary to transfer property to the [Michigan Department of Transportation] needed for the reconstruction and widening of the Parkview bridge over US 131" (Minutes, p. 2).
2008, Spring and Summer, Parkview Avenue bridge is replaced by MDOT, costing $4-million (new bridge is now three lanes wide).


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Hi, Just wondered if this is possible in CSS?
We currently use tables to lay this out but would like to get rid of them.
We have a list of 10 country names that we display 5 in one table cell and the next 5 in the next cell so that they display like 2 lists of 5 countries next to each other.
Ideally I would like to markup the list of 10 countries as a single list and have css take care of splitting it into 2 instead, if it can do this.
I'm thinking there might be some way to limit the size of the container element perhaps and have the display move to the left and keep going so it looks like 2 lists of 5 elements each but semantically is just one list of 10. Does that sound like it should be possible?
Thanks in advance
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Fantastic! Thanks very much.
Just one thought though; Could it be done and still retain the order going downwards?
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instead of;Country A Country BCountry C Country D
just using css without having to reorder the html markup?
Yes, there is. But it's a lot more complicated. Have a look.
You may also want to read the entire thread as it gives you information on the possible pitfalls. http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648340
If you can add some classes to the last 5 items you can do it like this more easily.
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Artist's BiographyPrior to moving to Ann Arbor, Danny Hawthorne-Foss was active in the San Francisco music scene, playing at local jazz clubs, hotels, restaurants, street fairs, and public buildings as a member of jazz, salsa, and folk bands as well as classical chamber groups. In 2011 Danny earned his Bachelor\'s degree in saxophone performance from the University of Michigan. During his time in Ann Arbor, he has played with the University of Michigan Symphony Band, the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble, and the Ann Arbor Symphony. A proponent of new music, Danny has premiered pieces at the 2009 and 2010 Midwest Composers Symposium at the Universities of Michigan and Cincinnati respectively. In addition to the UM Symphony Band Album \"Artifacts\", Danny can be heard as a soloist on the album \"Music in Pluralism\" by New York composer William Zuckerman. He is also a founding member of the Moanin\' Frogs, a saxophone sextet that specializes in playing ragtime from the vaudeville era.
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Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Parsons on August 19th to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for an exhibit titled "Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee."
Archivists will be at the Parsons Cultural Life Center/Municipal Building, 535 Tennessee Avenue South, on August 19th from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. During that time, they invite area residents to bring in original photographs, documents and other artifacts related to the Civil War.
The archivists will scan or take digital photographs of the materials, some of which will be featured in the exhibit, located online at www.tncivilwar150.org. The archivists will not actually take possession of the items from their owners.
Individuals may call (615) 741-1883 or e-mail email@example.com to schedule a reservation with the archivists. Reservation forms and available times may be found on the State Library and Archives' section of the Office of the Secretary of State web site at http://tn.gov/tsla/cwtn/cwtn_events.htm.
"This is an important project for the Tennessee State Library and Archives," Secretary of State Tre Hargett said. "The Civil War was a major event in our state's history, so we need to take appropriate steps to make sure these treasures are properly preserved for future generations."
Attendees at the event will receive copies of the digital photographs and tips on how to preserve their Civil War memorabilia.
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Vegan MoFo Cocktail Lounge: Cucumber ReVeeVer
If you attended Vida Vegan Con last August, and you swanked it up at Saturday night's Galarama, you might have tasted the refreshing and sophisticated Cucumber ReVeeVer.
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VeeV is the name of a fancy-schmancy Acai berry infused liquor. A bottle of it goes for $35 in the liquor store (or 'Grocery Store' if you don't live in Puritanical Oregon where one must go to a separate establishment to procure hooch).
This is well worth it though, friends.
When mixed with Dry Cucumber Soda, the result is a sweet and refreshing sparkling cocktail, perfect for hosting cocktail parties or impressing your parents when they come to visit. It's that sophisticated.
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* 1 1/2 ounces VeeV Acai Spirit
* 5 ounces Dry Cucumber Soda
Fill tumbler glass with ice. Pour over VeeV and top with Dry Cucumber Soda. Garnish with cucumber slice.
Enjoy the heck out it,.
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I really wish I would have tried this at the Galarama. I opted for wine instead. But that just sounded like my cup of tea.
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Patrick Moyon
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Monitoring sales performance to drive growth
A leader in the premier banking market in France, Barclays Bank has doubled its point-of-sale locations across the country and expects to increase its number of financial advisers by 35 percent over a two-year period.
Using SAS® Business Intelligence behind a portal-based dashboard, the bank has identified and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) that are monitored by sales management to efficiently manage their teams through this period of significant growth.
The performance management dashboard consists of three primary modules. The first of these modules facilitates activity management for about 300 sales managers, who monitor a series of KPIs through a system of color-coded alerts.
The SAS Business Intelligence dashboard optimizes proactive decision making related to sales activity and the management of the business. We can clearly see how the business is building through the improvement of individual performance.
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"We needed the KPIs to support our strategy and sales management team," explains Patrick Moyon, Head of Tools and Commercial Support. "Our objectives were to improve sales efficiency – including a better approach to sales meetings – and to give managers motivational tools and the ability to synchronize activities through shared KPIs."
Performance management
A second module allows information to be shared at each point of sale, enabling financial advisers to track their historical activity and monitor their progress against the defined business objectives. By making this information available, every manager has the data they need to motivate their sales teams and reward the best performers, as well as identify areas that need improvement.
The third module provides a forecast of each adviser's business schedule for every manager, which is also consolidated at Barclays' head office to provide a proactive overview of performance at each point of sale.
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"Ease of use has been integral to user adoption of the SAS Business Intelligence dashboard," says Anne de Palma, an IT Project Leader, who worked with business intelligence consultants Micropole on the implementation. "It has been essential to sharing key information related to the expansion of our business."
"The SAS Business Intelligence dashboard optimizes proactive decision making related to sales activity and the management of the business," says Moyon. "We can clearly see how the business is building through the improvement of individual performance."
Barclays Bank needed a KPI system to manage sales teams through a period of significant growth.
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These are the indoor/outdoor slippers with a relaxed fit for those with tender feet. The slippers have extra room in the toe box and forefoot that protects and cushions painful or swollen feet without constricting. Their padded, gel-filled insole, recommended by the American Podiatric Medical Association, supports the arch and cradles the heel, while the slippers' spacious interior leaves ample room for orthotic inserts, ideal for those with diabetes, edema, or other health concerns affecting the feet and legs. With a soft microfiber upper, the all-season slippers are lined with cozy fleece, and the textured, waterproof soles ensure stability and grip while walking indoors or outdoors. Camel. Women's whole size 10 only. (1 1/2 lbs.)
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The slippers fit the description
By laverne
from new hampshire
I originally received a pair of slippers as a Christmas gift. They were for a man so I followed the directions and indicated that I would like to exchange them for a woman's slipper. After a while I received the same slippers (men's)back. I called customer service. The slippers I had wanted were no longer available so I had to select a pair that do the job but are not my first preference.
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I have lumbar spine problems along with deteriorating disk disease. Iwear supports in all of my shoes. It's such a relief to take my shoes off and slip these on..what a restful change. I love them. I wonder what took me so long to order them? I now find I can't do without them.
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Disappointing - but I'll keep them
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I was misled by the promise of using y orthotics inside the slipper. Instead, due to the extreme width, I had to place my own on top inside and lost stability, especiallyy if I wear them without socks. Good idea, but it needs refining with women's feet that are not into the e, ee, eee width ranges.
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D-backs' Bradley wins third straight
Right-hander overcomes wildness, continues strong start
By Ashley Marshall / Special to MLB.com | May 3, 2012 7:38 PM ET
Bradley allowed one run on a hit and five walks while striking out four batters over five frames in the Class A South Bend Silver Hawks' 5-3 win over the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Thursday night.
The five walks tied a career high and the four punchouts matched a season low, but Bradley (4-1) did enough to win his third consecutive start. It is the sixth consecutive game in which Bradley has allowed two runs or fewer.
In his last four outings, the right-hander has scattered a total of three hits in 20 innings. Batters are now batting just .093 against MLB.com's No. 20 prospect, who lowered his ERA to 2.03.
On Thursday, Bradley allowed one run in the first inning before settling down and keeping the Hot Rods off the board the rest of the way.
A pair of walks followed by a two-out double by Alejandro Segovia gave the visitors a 1-0 lead, but Bradley faced the minimum over the next three frames to keep the game close.
Two more walks and a wild pitch saw Bowling Green threaten again in the fifth inning, but Bradley -- second on Arizona's top prospects list behind fellow right-hander Trevor Bauer -- induced a ground ball off the bat of Fidel Pena to complete his outing.
Bradley's four wins are tied for the most in the Midwest League with Burlington's Drew Granier, while his 34 strikeouts rank third behind Great Lakes' Jarret Martin and Burlington's Sean Murphy, who both have 37.
On Thursday, left fielder Matt Bourgeois was 2-for-4 with an RBI and leadoff batter Chris Ellison scored a pair of runs in the victory. Matt Sample worked around two hits and a pair of walks in two innings of relief to earn his first save of the year.
Bowling Green starter Felipe Rivero (2-2) allowed three runs on five hits while striking out four batters over 4 1/3 innings in a losing cause. Alejandro and Tyler Goeddel each collected two hits and an RBI.
Ashley Marshall is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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State weighs legalizing Jewish homes in Beit El (JERUSALEM POST) By TOVAH LAZAROFF 04/10/12)
Source: http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=265473
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The state is weighing legalizing Jewish building on a plot of land that belongs to a Palestinian from the West Bank village of Dura al- Qara and is located within the Beit El settlement.
The state made this statement in a document it submitted to the court last week requesting a delay in the pending demolition of five Jewish apartment buildings on the property, which are still under construction.
Its the second time this month that the state has said it would consider legalizing such construction in Beit El.
Last week as well, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he would look for options that would allow the state to avoid demolishing five populated apartment buildings on the outskirts of Beit El, in an outpost known as the Ulpana.
Both moves are contrary to the states policy under Netanyahu to remove unauthorized construction on private Palestinian property.
In response to a petition filed by Yesh Din, the state had promised the High Court of Justice that it would demolish the five apartment buildings in the Ulpana outpost, which house 30 families, at the end of April.
The other five structures are under construction, and already last year the court issued a stop work order against them.
On April 7, 2011, the state also in response to a Yesh Din petition promised the court that it would remove the five structures within a year.
On Thursday, April 5, it asked the court to delay the demolitions until the end of May, in light of the Passover holiday and three upcoming Palestinian activist events including the Bilin conference, which begins Tuesday, Palestinian prisoner day on the 17th and Nakba Day on May 15.
In its statement to the court, the state made no mention of information that it provided last year, which explained that the land on which the structures were built belonged to a resident of the nearby village of Dura al-Qara.
Instead, it explained that additional evidence regarding the construction of the buildings had been collected and presented to a ministerial committee that met on March 28 that included Likud ministers Moshe Yaalon and Bennie Begin as well as Cabinet Secretary Tzvika Hauser. Relevant representatives from the Civil Administration of Judea and Samaria as well as the Justice and Defense ministries were also present.
The state said that it was weighing the possibility of authorizing building plans and that the matter would be brought before Netanyahu.
According to Yesh Din, the land on which the Beit El settlement was constructed was seized from the Palestinian village of Dura al-Qara in 1970 for military purposes. A civilian community was begun there in 1977.
According to Hagit Ofran of Peace Now, the land on which the five structures sit are outside the settlements master plan but are part of the land initially seized by the state in 1970.
A master plan and a building plan would be needed for that land, she said. The five Ulpana apartments also lack these documents, she said. But, she added, the land on which they are situated was not included in the 1970 seizure order. (© 1995-2011, The Jerusalem Post 04/10/12)
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Appy notes: M's DeCarlo stays calm
Pulaski infielder undaunted by expectations, position switch
By Bob Sutton / Special to MLB.com | June 27, 2013 6:00 AM ET
Pulaski third baseman Joe DeCarlo won't let his prospect status inflict any unnecessary pressure as he makes his way around the Appalachian League.
"I don't think about it too much," said DeCarlo, ranked by MLB.com as the No. 14 prospect in the Seattle system. "I'm a pretty modest guy. Everybody is trying to get to the big leagues."
DeCarlo's quest comes with the scrutiny of being a second-round pick (64th overall) in the 2012 Draft. His assignment to Pulaski gives him a chance to play on the East Coast, and it might be as close to his Glen Mills, Pa., home as he gets in the Minor Leagues.
The 19-year-old is intent on remaining relaxed to perform at his best.
"Go about your business," he said. "Anytime your profession is playing the game you love, that's the best thing. Hopefully, my biggest moment is making it to the big leagues."
DeCarlo gave up a college scholarship to Georgia when the Mariners surprised some by picking him so early.
"The scouts are really good at what they do," he said. "Like every other person says getting ready for the Draft, you don't know what to expect. It wasn't a tough decision for me."
He has two older brothers who played collegiately, with Mike DeCarlo going on to play in the Arizona Diamondbacks' organization in 2005-06.
Joe DeCarlo began the Appalachian League season with a three-hit outing. Two games later, he struck out four times.
There will be adjustments that he must make at the plate, according to Pulaski manager Chris Prieto, who's been impressed by DeCarlo's approach to the game.
"He's hard-nosed," Prieto said. "He's a very good competitor."
DeCarlo knows that as a corner infielder, he'll eventually be expected to be a key run producer. He batted .236 with four homers and 31 RBIs in 53 games last summer in the Arizona League. He stayed in Arizona for extended spring training prior to this summer's assignment. Though he pointed out some benefits, he'd prefer not to go through that again.
"As hot as it is and things like that, complaining about it doesn't get you anywhere," he said.
A bigger adjustment has come in the field. DeCarlo was pegged as a third baseman by the organization last summer, making the switch from shortstop.
"It wasn't a tough transition for me," he said. "You put in the work and learn how to play the position."
"He's got really good hands," Prieto said. "He reacts to the ball really well at the corner."
DeCarlo, checking in at 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds, called his first go-around in the pros "a decent year," but things have changed since a year ago.
"This is my first time playing in front of a decent amount of people," DeCarlo said. "I'm just enjoying it."
In brief
This time he's in: Fifth-round pick Thaddius Lowry of the Chicago White Sox made his debut two days after a false alarm. He came in from the Bristol bullpen and warmed up against Elizabethton, only to be sent away because of a paperwork miscue (he wasn't listed on the lineup card), according to the Bristol Herald Courier. "Coach kind of teased me there a little bit and put me on the mound the other night," Lowry said two nights later. "But tonight was even better for me because it was in Bristol."
Keep him in there: Center fielder Derrick Loveless of the Bluefield Blue Jays produced five extra-base hits, including two home runs, in a three-game series at Pulaski. The homers matched his total from 44 previous games as a professional. "He has potential. We will just have to give him as many at-bats until he goes cold a little bit," Bluefield manager Dennis Holmberg told the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
Anniversary blast: One year and a day after hitting a home run for the University of Arizona in a College World Series victory against Florida State, first baseman Bobby Fisher-Brown homered for the Burlington Royals and belted a game-winning triple in his next at-bat. His long ball was the only home run for the Royals through six games, and it came in a game when Brown was a midgame substitute. "I knew I was coming in in the sixth, so I got ready," he said. "It worked out."
Bob Sutton is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More