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Imperial Decree - New Polar Order
D34th replied to AlmightyGrub's topic in Alliance Announcements (IC)I came here just to say that I'm amazed that something reached 18 pages nowadays.
Official policy change regarding the New Polar Order
D34th replied to Masterchief777's topic in Alliance Announcements (IC)I'm speachless. Also /me huggles Grub
You misunderstood me, I also do not care anymore, but I think it's a mistake to confuse the current state of cyberverse politics with evolution. It would be better defined as lethargy, stupor or coma. Sometimes I wish someone turn off the machines and let it die.
When people cared about what happened here, this type of surrender term would cause a huge amount of discussion, now it's just another pointless thing.
New Lord Order
D34th replied to Kiriguya's topic in Alliance Announcements (IC)I do not recognize alliances whose name start with "New" and ends with "Order" that weren't created by Ivan Moldavi.
Propaganda Place
D34th replied to Yolo04's topic in Open World RPPropaganda you say? This one is new, just have ~8 years:
Why would you care about the choices we've made? As I said, if we are not worried, neither should be you. Happily for both of us you aren't a member of GPA. We appreciate the concern of both of you about our internal affairs and we would gladly consider your opinions about it as soon as you join our alliance, please proceed to http://cn-gpa.com/forums/index.php to submit your application. Thanks.
You seem to be upset, don't be upset, we're fine, don't worry about us.
You sir, or lady, are truly a nice person. I hate to say that but seems you really deserve the fate that knocks your doorstep.
Thanks, I hope to spend some with you in a near future.
My nation is now 4000 days old.
D34th replied to D34th's topic in Open World RPA wild n00b appears!
We do not have such thing since we abominate things related to war, we have peace chests full of marijuana and flowers.
I appreciate the sincerity. My quota of outrage for this kind of thing was depleted a long time ago, I just feel apathy nowadays.
My nation is now 4000 days old.
D34th posted a topic in Open World RPNation Created: 11/29/2006 4:49:24 PM (4,000 days old) I never made a topic to celebrate any milestone before that, but I think this one deserves it since it's a big achievement, and I doubt that I'll reach 5000 days old. I never thought that I would spend so much time playing CN when I first joined and even if I'm inactive nowadays I have good memories of playing CN in it's peak, besides that the game helped my english a lot, so I'm grateful for it.
I always had this bad behavior.


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Huskers to Face Three Big Ten Opponents
Lincoln, Neb- The No. 57 Nebraska mens tennis team (9-8) face three more conference foes this week. Nebraska will play Iowa at home, before hitting the road to face No. 60 Purdue and Indiana on Saturday and Sunday. Wednesdays match against Iowa will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the 17th and Vine st. Courts in Lincoln (weather permitting). Saturdays match will take place at Purdue at 2 p.m.The last match of the weekend will be against Indiana at Indiana. It will begin Sunday, April 7th at 12 p.m. Live stats will be available for Wednesdays home match, and results for Saturday and Sunday can be found on Huskers.com.
Last Week
Last Friday the Huskers suffered a painful loss to No. 7 Ohio State 6-1. This put their conference record 0-3.
Tom Blackwell captured the teams lone victory at the No. 4 singles, with an impressive victory over #43 Connor Smith. Tom fell in the first set , but went on to win the second set and the tie breaker. The final score was 2-6, 6-4, 10-7. Andre Stenger came close to beating #13 Blaz Rola in the first set, but lost in the tie breaker. Andre fell to the 13th ranked player 7-6 (2), 6-1.
"We were beat by a solid team today", said Coach Kerry McDermott. "We didn't play that bad, but they were the better team today. We have to regroup and be ready for Penn State on Sunday."
The Huskers managed their first conference win against Penn State, knocking off the Nittany Lions 4-3 on Sunday.
Nebraska started strong securing the doubles point with victories at the No.1 and No.2 doubles. The Huskers pair of Andre Stenger and Eric Sock defeated the Nittany Lion's Guanhua Chen and Chris Young 8-5, while NU's Bradford Zitsch and Dusty Boyer beat Penn's states team of Russel Bader and Matt Barry 8-4. This was Andre Stenger and Eric Socks second pairing of the season. Scott Elsass and Brandon Videtich were ahead at No.3 doubles when the point was decided.
All singles victories came down to the third set's.The first win of the day belonged to Tom Blackwell, his second win of the weekend. He defeated Roman Trkulja in a hard fought battle after splitting sets. The final score was 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. Like Blackwell, Sebastian Florczyk lost the first set, but he was able to come back in the second set. After splitting sets Florczyk defeated C.J. Griffin 6-7, 6-3, 6-1. The outcome at No. 2 singles would determine the winner. This put a lot of pressure on Dusty Boyer. He won the first set against Bryan Welnets 6-4, but fell in the second 4-6. Dusty clinched the match for the Huskers, winning 7-5 in the third set.
"It was good to get out first conference win today", said Coach Kerry McDermott. " Solid performance in doubles today, and that was the difference in the match today. Singles we didnt play a complete match as a team and it showed. The three guys that came through in singles today: Dusty, Tom, and Sebastian showed their teammates that the will to win is a talent iteslef. The match came down to Dusty Boyer, and for a Freshman he is a GAMER (COOL HAND LUKE), and he knows how to win! We have to get ready for Iowa Wednesday, and be ready to battle again."
Scouting the Iowa Hawkeyes
Overall Record 2013: 7-9
Conference Record 2013: 0-4
Head Coach: Steve Houghton- 32nd year
Scouting the No. 60 Purdue Boilermakers
Overall Record 2013: 14-6
Conference Record 2013: 1-3
Head Coach: Pawel Gajdzik- 4th year
Scouting the Indiana Hoosiers
Overall Record 2013: 11-10
Conference Record: 3-2
Head Coach: Randy Bloemendaal- 5th year
Looking Ahead
The Huskers will return to Lincoln for a week of practice before facing two more conference rivals, Michigan and Michigan State. Nebraska will play Michigan April 12, at 4 p.m.. Then on April 14th Michigan State at noon.

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BOSTON, JULY 11, 2014…..Surging emotions and recriminations marked the final day of testimony Friday in U.S. District Court as federal prosecutors wrapped up their fraud and racketeering case, presented over ten weeks, against three former state probation department officials.
After defense attorneys decided against presenting their own evidence, Judge William Young set Tuesday for closing arguments and said jury deliberations could begin as early as Tuesday afternoon.
Former Probation Commissioner John O'Brien and two of his former deputies, Elizabeth Tavares and William Burke III, are charged with operating a secretive patronage scheme veiled by a purportedly merit-based hiring system. Federal statute provides a sentence of up to 20 years for the crimes, though sentencing guidelines could limit prison time to no more than about a year and a half.
The testimony of former Worcester District Court Chief Probation Officer William Mattei Friday involved several themes that have run through the weeks-long trial: faded memories, accusations of lying and complicated analyses of what makes a job applicant most qualified for a position.
Mattei said that his judgment of whether Bernard Dow was best qualified for the job of acting chief probation officer was clouded by his belief that Dow was too "quick to issue violations" against probationers and appeared to spend work time on union matters. Dow had the backing of former Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and prosecutors contend he was one of the fraudulent appointments made by O'Brien, allegedly as a concession to the lawmakers who determine the department's budget.
"Looking back in retrospect, I think it's unfair of me to knock him down," said Mattei, who ranked Dow third among the applicants seeking the promotion, and said "I let my personal feelings enter into my scoring of him."
Mattei, who retired in 2010 after 10 years as chief, said O'Brien had called him while Mattiei was preparing a venison meal, and told him Dow would get the assistant chief job.
After Mattei said he felt Dow's work ethic was "somewhat lacking" but declined to characterize it as a "poor" work ethic, prosecutor Karin Bell confronted the witness with statements he made to a state grand jury and made to her.
"I felt quite frankly you were badgering me," responded Mattei, who said Bell appeared to want him to say Dow was not the most qualified.
"Do you understand Mr. Mattei that you can be charged with perjury?" Bell countered. She then accused Mattei of hanging up on an FBI agent who called him Thursday as a last-minute addition to the prosecution's case.
Mattei, who featured a bandaged pinky finger on his right hand, said he had been in a foul mood Thursday after an accident while using a log splitter to split wood, and denied that he hung up on Agent Kevin Constantine.
Taking nearly a minute while on the witness stand to compose himself, Mattei also relayed a conversation more than a decade ago with O'Brien when he "realized what kind of a man he is."
Mattei said O'Brien had initially supported someone else for the chief's job and that he had sued the chief justice of administration and management, who was then Barbara Dortch-Okara, winning the job and leading the probation department to establish a more formulaic interview approach – one that other witnesses have critiqued over the course of the trial.
"It was a long battle I had to get that job," Mattei said, his voice quavering as he said O'Brien insisted on meeting him in Worcester. He said, "He insisted he come in and see me, and he did," describing the talk as a "very nice" and "cordial" conversation. After completing the anecdote, Mattei wiped his eyes.
According to prosecutors, the probation department's interview process was a farce, as O'Brien made appointments based on the political clout of job applicants. Bell attempted to discredit Mattei and accused him of trying to assist O'Brien.
"And you're lying for him today, aren't you?" Bell asked.
"I am absolutely not lying for anyone today," Mattei said.
Mattei said that numbered rankings next to candidate's names on the scoring sheets assigned to both him and Worcester First Justice Paul LoConto appear to be his handwriting, but said he would not have scored the candidates for the judge. LoConto testified he had no memory of the interviews.
"That looks like my handwriting, but I would never do that," Mattei said.
"Like you would never lie under oath?" Bell asked.
O'Brien's attorney Stellio Sinnis attempted to turn Bell's tough questioning back on the prosecution, asking Mattei, "Is that the way Ms. Bell treated you when you met with her?" Mattei said Bell was "cordial" and "rather forceful" about her view of the case.
Mattei said he recalled the third participant in the hiring panel was probation official Dianne Fasano but documents presented by prosecutors indicate Burke was on the panel.
"I thought it was someone else," Mattei said.
Defense attorneys have attempted to steer the criminal trial into a discussion of the advanced degrees and other qualifications of the allegedly fraudulent hires, and cast top probation officials as better situated to identify the best candidate for a particular assignment.
Mattei said he had worked with Dow for 30 years as a probation officer, and agreed he was a "colorful" character around Worcester, and though he had misgivings he accepted O'Brien's decision to give Dow the post.
"You accepted it because he was more than eminently qualified for the job?" asked Sinnis in what proved to be the last question of the trial. Mattei agreed.
Testimony wraps up in probation trial
BOSTON, JULY 11, 2014…..Surging emotions and recriminations marked the final day of testimony Friday in U.S. District Court as federal prosecutors wrapped up their fraud and racketeering case, presented over ten weeks, against three former state probation department officials.


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|1870 Richmond Census
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But a year later in 1876 a Giles County, Virginia, girl named Hattie Echols married one William P. Boyd, a man who did not exist before then.
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Who said family history is dull? Great story. Wish I had a horse thief in the family. Even four times removed would do :) Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Maybe it's the research process that is dull. Sometimes you find a little surprise like this one.Delete
Whoa, boy! What a post. Loved your lingo, Wendy. You always make me laugh. It sounds as if there was no chance for a normal life until he did put himself into the underground witness program. I wonder if he straightened up after the name change?
This is great. I haven't run across any criminals in my line yet ... just some folks they knew (wandering naked and drunk through the streets of Yoncalla).
Have a super weekend!
Kathy M.
According to William's descendants, it sounds like he lived a normal life. (I remember your naked guy story -- that was a good one!)Delete
Since Wendy expect this kind of humor on my part, let me intercede here (and you being the other party, that's alright, me thinks: I changed my name this year [legally] and I still have NOT "straightened" out...
(pun intended...)
I've been drunk, I'm been naked (and then some), but never wandering the streets (well, not quite...). Possibly why I don't have a record... I might be more conservative than what people figure me for... As if!!
There you go Wendy!! Now you can act all flustered!!
Again, as if!!...
(I think I'd like to do coffee with you some day...)
Your legal name is "Ticklebear"? ;-)
Next time I'm in Montreal....
wouldn't that be something
to be called Ticklebear for real!?!
I have a sense of humor,
but that would be stretching it a bit...
It sounds like maybe he got away with murder.ReplyDelete
That's what we think. What else could be so horrible?Delete
The whole Boyd Jollett thing makes me crazy and it makes me feel bad for Wm Jollett/Boyd to have gone to these measures to stay hidden, and then his family never really know the truth. I am glad we connected with them and learned of William.ReplyDelete
Wow, what a story. great post. How did you find out all that information? Amazing.
My sister and I were contacted by Boyd researchers back in the 90s (when I had a website on Geocities), but we couldn't come up with any proof about the mysterious crime. Then just a few weeks ago, I heard from another Boyd researcher, so our interest has been renewed.Delete
Great story! Not all of us have a soap-eatin' scoundrel in our family closet.....ReplyDelete
Yeah, some of us are just lucky.Delete
All I can say, that he is lucky that he did not live in England at that time, otherwise he would have been transported to the colony. Wendy you would have to search here as well. He just changed his name; here in Australia it was a common occurrence, or they just disappeared into the bush. It is a great story and it makes the family sort of more interesting!ReplyDelete
England didn't mess around!Delete
Now that's a story! I suppose today's equivalent of a horse thief would be an auto thief? Ya, that's pretty serious.
So, it looks like he didn't learn his lesson from his time in the slammer since he stole his sister's black mare to get out of town.
And eating soap? Really? Sounds like he was pretty desperate to get out of jail. Guess he didn't have his "Get Out of Jail Free" card with him. :)
HA - no he didn't! I wonder what his desperation was since he had only a year to go.Delete
He sounds like a pretty lucky guy, starting with not being hanged when he stole his first horse.ReplyDelete
I wish I could find news reports or something to explain why he stole a horse in the first place.Delete
I love it. Who hasn't been tempted at some point in their lives to disappear, change names and invent a new life. Every person who has ever done any family history research will identify with what you say.ReplyDelete
Today we can just invent that new life online!Delete
wow what a great story. A real black sheep of the family. I have found an ancestor in prison on the census but dont know what his crime wasReplyDelete
Yep, he definitely qualifies. I want to find court records for William Jollett/Boyd, but so far I've been unsuccessful.Delete
What a colourful family history - and a great source of fascinating blog posts like this one.ReplyDelete
Colorful - that is true. I have a plan for expanding this story into several posts.Delete
I'm glad I'm not the only one to find a black sheep with the family name even if I haven't linked him to us yet. Horse stealing in the Uk would have meant him being tansported to Australia/Tasmania for sure.
Great story.
I was glad to read your story and to have the company!Delete
At the time I'm sure the family wanted to separate themselves from him, now he adds color to you family history.ReplyDelete
Good point -- I wonder what his Jollett family thought about him at the time of his crime and then his disappearance.Delete
An ancestor like that keeps things interesting - but also frustrating, I imagine, with the name change and disappearances. Although he didn't share his most terrible crime, did he at least tell someone in the family that he was a Jollett? Really interesting post, Wendy!ReplyDelete
He shared enough with a son (and subsequently a grandson) to lead them to the truth of his identity. Apparently Hattie Echols knew the truth. But no one seems to know what the next big crime was, if indeed there was one.Delete
Oh, the intrigue. That scoundrel! But isn't it great to have at least one in the family?ReplyDelete
It is fun to have this mystery to mull over.Delete
What a colourful character Wendy, I'm so glad you fetched this particular skeleton from the closet. He wasn't unusual in re-inventing himself to escape the hangman's noose either I think. Great post!ReplyDelete
A fine post on searching for the truth in family stories. Sometimes the twists in those stories lead us into a real maze.ReplyDelete
You said it! This one has several twists which I hope to work into a short series of posts.Delete
Fascinating post. Was the story of William Henry Jollette passed down through your family? Since you know so many details about his life, I wondered if you already had the information or learned more through research. I like the "Greybar Hotel" name for the jail!ReplyDelete
Actually, this story did not come through my family but from the Boyd researchers who contacted my sister and me through our old Geocities website. However, our side of the family has another story that presented a different puzzle but in light of the Boyd story seems to intersect. More to come on that later (I have a short series planned elaborating on the Jollett/Boyd mystery).Delete
Well, well, never a boring moment!!
Do you know what happened to the girl in the family way?...
Got a good theory but no actual proof.Delete
Care to share?!?Delete
Yes and No. That'll be part of my Jollett/Boyd series I'm working on. I don't want to show all my cards right now.Delete
Oh, as long as you don't pull a "Dallas" on us,
saying it was just a dream....
Oh, wasn't that the biggest disappointment ever? I hated that episode. I would never do that to you!Delete
Love it. This was a great post. I found a few skallywags in my family tree too. As you wrote horse stealing was very serious. My grandfather was not allowed to drive a car due to his alcoholism but he was allowed a truck as he needed it for his farm work. Love the old stories.
Was your grandfather allowed to drive the truck into town or just on the farm? Interesting that he could drive a truck but not a car.Delete
My father and uncle used to joke with me when we'd discuss our Scottish ancestors that we descended from horse thieves. That was the only answer I ever got. Of course, they just made it up because they knew nothing. To actually discover one in the branches of the tree is quite fascinating.ReplyDelete
We probably made that same joke - only to find out it's true.Delete
Wow what a story, my attempt this week is very pathetic in comparison. This 'sepia saturday' prompt sure is an excellent idea, wish I'd come across it much earlier.ReplyDelete
I enjoy Sepia Saturday -- it's my favorite blog activity.Delete
Wow, such detailed information. I've found a black sheep ancestor, too - my great-grandfather who was arrested for assaulting his own son :-(ReplyDelete
Oh, now that's not good. Stealing a horse doesn't seem so personal as assaulting a member of the family, especially one's own child (even if an adult).Delete


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Franklin resident crowned Miss NH Outstanding TeenBy APRIL GUILMET
Union Leader Correspondent February 17. 2013 9:09PM
Kenya Welch of Franklin, a student at Franklin High School, was crowned 2012 Miss New Hampshire Outstanding Teen at Pinkerton Academy's Stockbridge Theatre Sunday night. Pictured on left is Miss New Hampshire 2012 Megan Lyman. On the right is Miss New Hampshire Outstanding Teen 2012 Eileen Kelley. (APRIL GUILMET PHOTO)
DERRY - Asked what her average weekend is like, Franklin resident Kenya Welch didn't hesitate.
"Well, I dance all day and I dance all night," said Welch, a student at Franklin High School and reigning Miss Lakes Region. "I'm always dancing."
Welch was crowned 2013 Miss New Hampshire Outstanding Teen on Sunday night after wowing the judges with her poise, wit and contemporary dance to "Chasing Cars."
First runner-up was Kennedy Chaney of Northwood, the reigning Miss Hooksett. Second runner-up was Brooke Mills of Concord, the reigning Miss Bedford. Miss Strafford County Caroline Carter of Dover and Miss Capital Area Jaycee Greenberg of Windham were third and fourth runners-up, respectively. Miss Congeniality was Allie Nault of Manchester, the reigning Miss Apple Harvest.
Just over 30 Granite State teens competed in the weekend-long pageant at Derry's Stockbridge Theatre. The pageant for teens between ages 13 and 17 is affiliated with the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Competition and was hosted by reigning Miss New Hampshire Megan Lyman and actor and entertainer Mark Willis.
The top 10 contestants were revealed at the start of Sunday evening's final competition.
Other finalists were Miss Merrimack Leah April of Auburn, Miss Seacoast Amy Soraghan of East Hampstead, Miss Londonderry Jana El-Sayed of Hudson, Miss Greater Derry Emily Curtis of Merrimack.
During the three-hour final competition, each finalist faced a panel of judges were they were scored on the basis of school transcripts, physical fitness, interviewing skills, talent and evening wear. Over $3,000 in scholarship awards was given Sunday, with prizes given to the overall winner as well as the first, second, third and fourth runner-ups and Miss Congeniality.
In her farewell speech, Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2012 Eileen Kelley of Randolph thanked her friends and family for an unforgettable year.
Her advice to Welch?
"Just take a deep breath and jump right in," Kelley said. As the 2013 Miss New Hampshire Outstanding Teen, Welch earned a $2,000 college scholarship and will now represent the Granite State at America's Outstanding Teen competition in Orlando, Fla., in August.


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China is mad at Angelina Jolie.
U.K. publication The Independent reported the actress recently "became the subject of controversy in China, after she labeled film director Ang Lee Taiwanese, not Chinese, inadvertently embroiling herself in complex cross-Strait relations."
During a "Maleficent" news conference in Shanghai, Jolie was asked to name her favorite Chinese director. According to the Independent and the Wall Street Journal, her answer set off a firestorm of controversy.
"I am not sure if you consider Ang Lee Chinese, he's Taiwanese, but he does many Chinese-language films with many Chinese artists and actors, and I think his works and the actors in his films are the ones I am most familiar with and very fond of," she said.
OK ... so?
The speech was "widely" disseminated across Chinese media, according to the Chinese-language news site ET Today. People weren't happy about Jolie's reference to Lee as Taiwanese.
"By implying that Taiwan and China are two separate countries, in a moment of excitement, a brilliant woman (Jolie) became a stupid laughing stock," said one Chinese microblog user, according to the Independent. Another reportedly labeled Jolie a "deranged Taiwan independence supporter."
Oh ... OK.
As you may or may not know, China has disputed Taiwan's sovereignty since the island's government was established in 1949, after the Chinese Civil War. China sees Taiwan as a "renegade province" and is prepared to take it back by force, according to the Wall Street Journal.
"It's not clear whether Ms. Jolie knew that she risked getting caught in the cross-Strait cross-fire," the Journal said, "but her comments certainly set off a volley of scathing comments among Chinese Internet users, with some threatening to boycott her movies for, as one put it, 'disrespecting China's sovereignty.'"
You ever get the feeling China should lighten up ... maybe go on vacation or get a massage or something?
"Maleficent" hasn't opened yet in China, but has held the No. 2 box office spot in Taipei since its May 30 opening.
The Journal reported there's been a "new surge in popularity" for the "Maleficent" star in Taiwan because of her comments.
The Chinese government cut Jolie some slack by letting her partner, Brad Pitt, into the country for her press tour. Pitt was banned from China after filming "Seven Years In Tibet."
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Aug 2, 2013
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GRAND RONDE -- One man died and another was critically injured in a crash on Highway 18 at Grand Ronde Road about 6:30 p.m. Friday. The highway was closed for about four hours.
Oregon State Police said Alexander Barnes, 19, of Aumsville, the driver of a car that was attempting a U-turn on the highway, was killed in the crash. One of his passengers, Matthew Frankenhauser, 22, was taken to Salem Hospital with critical injuries.
Dannyelle Mager, 32, of Amity, the driver of the pickup, was not hurt. A passenger received minor injuries.
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I wanna take this very moment to say, "man, it's great to live in Florida." We have the gators, great fishing, super weather. There's some things I'm not sure about but these are sure bets.
We had a really tough tide this weekend but I had two half-day trips Saturday with some very cool new clients and some ol' local folks and did a lil' pre-fishing Sunday afternoon. All I have to say is, if anyone says to you that high pressure and blue bird skies won't shut down a bite…..well, it will.
I had a really great day Saturday but Sunday was a no-go. The bite was down and it didn't help that I slept in and missed the tide. So, Saturday morning, I had my tower boat all gassed up and ready for shallow water battle. That's what it's like in Waccasassa, because of all the random rocks. But, on the way to the river at 6 a.m., I hear a weird noise. My trailer hub was bad.
I pull into the store, unhooked my boat and headed back home to get my big boat. "That's gonna totally change my plans," I told myself all the way home. Great, what now? Well, on the way back to the river, I came up with a new plan that worked SO very well.
I had started the day late but everything else went just as I hoped. We boated around 30 reds, total, and about half of those were keepers. The biggest was a 30" piglet caught by Mr. Billy Moore. It was an awesome battle between those two. The fish absolutely loved the underneath side of my boat and frankly, on light tackle, there wasn't much Billy could do but play him easy and perfect and he did.
Most all the fish were caught by shrimp on the bottom or with a small leader and cork. Capt. Jim had a couple of days where the trout bite was slow but steady. He said with a lil' work he could boat a decent day, before he knew it.
That will only get better as the grass flats grow back and the water temps rise. This new moon may help move some fish up to the banks to feed.
Remember, March 1, speckled trout are open for harvesting. That's all I got this week. See ya here same place next week.
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What: Loveland Loves BBQ, Bands and Brews
When: 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, July 11, and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 12
Where: Parking lots at Fifth Street and Cleveland Avenue on southwest side
Tickets: No admission fee, but tokens ($1 apiece) are required for children's events, food and beverages. Meals average $7-$10.
Info: lovelandlovesbbq.com or, the weekend of the event, follow A&E Spotlight's live blog at reporterherald.com.
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LOVELAND — Who doesn't love barbecue and beer on a summer day?
The Sertoma Club's largest fundraiser of the year, Loveland Loves BBQ, Bands and Brews is back July 11-12. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County and House of Neighborly Service.
And if you really don't care for barbecue, great restaurants are nearby on Fourth Street to fulfill your foodie needs.
"We want this event to be the talk of the town. We like to think this is one of Loveland's biggest events downtown," said George Lee, a member of the Sertoma Club and event committee.
The event will run 3-10 p.m. Friday, July 11, and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 12.
Like last year, volunteers will sell tokens that customers can use in lieu of cash for vendors. While the children's events accepted cash last year, those vendors also will be on the token system this year. Tokens are $1 each. Average meals, including chips and a side, run $7-$10, said John Egbert, a Sertoma Club member.
The expected 22 food stalls will include Famous Dave's BBQ, Bottle Cap BBQ, Hog Wild, Big Daddy Texas BBQ and Smoke Shack. All vendors are from northern Colorado, Moyer said. Non-barbecue items will include Kona Ice, Rocky Mountain Lemon Shakers, Berry Bob and Dole Whip.
About 10 microbrews will be available from High Country Beverage, Loveland Aleworks, Verboten Brewing, Big Beaver Brewing and Coyote Gold. Wine will be provided by Wilbur's Beverage.
The band lineup includes Dixie Leadfoot & Chrome Struts, Plumb Loco, Amplified Souls, Downtown Country Sound, Danny Evans, Bakersfield Band, Dr. Doctor, Jerry Shaffer and the Darn Thirsty Cowboys, and Soul School.
Lewis Finch with Plumb Loco was instrumental in setting up the music lineup.
"We try to get a great mixture of music so it appeals to everyone," said Jamie Moyer, event organizer. She noted that many bands want to perform at the festival, and those that don't make the lineup one year are put on a waiting list for the next year.
Moyer said there will be children's amusements to provide the family flare that is so important to the barbecue festival. Activities likely will include a bouncy castle and giant plastic bubbles on water (picture gerbil balls, only with giggling children instead of gerbils).
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By Greg Little
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You might say Brian Batten has a "pet project." "It is a love of animals," said Batten, owner of Fins and Feathers in Honesdale.
The business recently expanded its operation, something Batten has been wanting to do for several years.
His love of animals dates back a long time. While still living at home, his room was a "mini pet shop," he says.
"I took the hobby to the extreme," said Batten.
It started innocently enough with a family dog. Then, Batten wanted a cat, which he got.
"Then I got into fish," said Batten.
In July 1995, Batten opened Fins and Feathers at its Willow Avenue location.
At that time, there was just 1,200 square feet of space. In 2001, another 800 square feet was added.
After that, Batten wanted to add more room. He watched several businesses come in and out of the building, all the while hoping one day he would be able to take the entire building.
Last October, he got his wish and added another 1,200 square feet, bringing the total square footage to 3,200 square feet.
With the expansion, Batten says they are able to carry more of just about everything.
"We are carrying more in all areas," he said.
For example, they have expanded their reptile, small animal, salt water as well as dog and cat products. They also have fish and aquarium supplies as well as various rodents, including mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils and more.
The store also has a wide variety of reptiles including snakes, frogs, scorpions, lizards and more.
Though the store does not carry dogs and cats, they do have all of the supplies necessary for those animals. That includes foods, treats, medications, bedding, toys and much more.
With the expansion, Batten hopes business will continue to grow.
He said the pet industry is "one of the top 10 industries that has grown through the recession." Batten reasons owning a pet is something which can be very affordable.
"It is a comfort thing," said Batten.
Another area of the pet market involves senior citizens, he said.
Batten has worked with area nursing homes and has done talks with the seniors about having a pet. He said pets can be a "good motivation" for seniors, keeping them active.
Batten also works with animal shelters in the area, saying they will hold some pets for him and he works with them in placement of various types of animals.
-- Very interesting
So what is the most interesting creature which Batten has dealt with at Fins and Feathers? "Probably the hissing cockroaches," he said.
He said there are people who love "strange bugs," but said in defense of the cockroaches, "They are fascinating creatures."
One thing which continues to fascinate Batten is how he handles creatures "from all over the world." That's especially true of the fish, which come from all corners of the earth.
Part of his job as a pet store owner is educating people when they are about to make a major purchase.
For instance, when it comes to aquariums, people have to "know the science of how it works." In fact, that goes for most everything he sells. People are "creating environments" when they purchase and take care of pets.
If someone walks into his store not quite knowing what they want, Batten said he will sit with them and discuss the various options.
"I go through it with them and counsel them and educate them," said Batten.
For instance, some of the birds he sells can live up to 60 years.
"That's not a child's pet," he said. "It takes some thought."
--- Steady business
"It is going great," said Batten of the business in general and particularly the expansion of the store. "The community is very receptive to this. And we are meeting more needs."
Another thing which helps the business be successful is the fact they have "loyal customers," he said.
The majority of his customers are from close by, however, he said his market has expanded to include parts of New York, northern Wayne County, the Mount Pocono area and beyond. The internet has allowed him to expand even more, including customers all across the country.
But none of that would be possible without the number one goal of Fins and Feathers — customer service.
"We pride ourselves on customer service," said Batten, who has three full-time employees in addition to the many hours he puts in at the store.
The store is open seven days a week. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. And Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can call them at 253-3132 or visit finsandfeatherspa.com for more information.
As part of the expansion, the store will have a grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 19. There will be a DJ on hand, giveaways every half hour along with special deals throughout the day.
"We want to continue to grow and catch new interests," said Batten.


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We offer a very good quality for our job for more like15 years building and refurbish houses in Germany, Spain and UK ... All our job are insured and we are very happy to help every client with our experience... We have in our team electricians, plumbers, tillers, structural workers ,plasterers, bricklayers, painters , carpenters...
Ultimate contractors
THE COMPLETE SHOPFITTING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICE IN LONDON AND THROUGHOUT THE UK Commercial - Residential - Interior & Exterior Building Work All Types of Building work and Dental Clinics Carpentry and Bespoke furniture specialists Carpentry - joinery - dry lining all types of ceilings and partion walls - electrical - solar power - plumbing and heating - air conditioning - plastering - tape and jointing - painting and decorating - tiling - all types of flooring and much more Shopfitting and all types of building work carpentry-bespoke joinery-dry lining partition walls ceilings-plastering-painting and decorating-all types of wall papering-electrical plumbing and heating-solar power-air conditioning-tiling-all types of flooring. If you would like to view projects ultimate has undertaken or is currently undertaking please contact us on 0800 051 8446 and we will be happy to arrange a site visit. We also lead the way with our commitment to the environment we promote the use of green materials when appropriate with waste control systems and recycle whenever possible. Ultimate contractors was established in 1996 and became a limited company in march 2005 due to our consistent reliability and high quality work for well known shops restaurants and high street retailers, our team expanded from a group of 8 to a 43 man team full of experienced tradesmen and women who use the best tools for the job. We strive to provide you with the complete service. Whether you need a major project completed or a small refit our management and teams work together to fully meet your demands. Each program is meticulously planned with the client or architect and the project manager to ensure that it is completed on time and to the highest standard. Our teams have completed a wide variety of retail projects at competitive prices throughout the UK they have gained a reputation for their attention to detail and specialist finishes. If your in need of an experienced and dedicated team who can provide an immediate response to your changing needs, look no further than us. Since 2004, due to popular demand we started a residential division to provide services for suburban homes, mansions and stately homes. Our innovative techniques mean you can trust us to transform your property into a prized possession that stands out. We have developed new skills and gained vital experience working on commercial and residential projects around the UK. You can benefit from our experience to make your store look glamourous. Our team fit out commercial property working rigorously within a tight schedule so that you are able to trade as soon as possible you can also get tailor made bespoke furniture and joinery to suit the needs of your business we also work on many residential properties whether a flat, house, mansion, stately home in need of a make over or some tlc, our diligent and creative craftsman take care to respect the boundaries of your home and carry out the work with minimal disruption to you. We understand the impact a major home improvement project can have on a house hold and will go out of our way to minimise the disruption for every customer. We provide a highly professional service from start to finish and will work closely with you, advising and consulting on designs to meet your requirements. We will ensure that we provide the best possible deal for you, whilst not compromising on the quality of the service we provide. As members of the Home Improvement Guarantee/any deposit payable and all works completed by us are covered by an Insurance Backed Guarantee [valid for up to 10 years. The electrical installation with in any construction project forms a major element of the requirements of a client and indeed is the part which brings any residential commercial or industrial project to life. With over 15 years experience in electrical installation and design ultimate can offer a full in house service to provide you with the most suitable and cost effective installation. With an initial consultation with you we will then design and cost a scheme that will meet and in most cases exceeds your requirements. From working with major high street names, large manufactures and various government bodies we are able to solve most problems and carry out installation works to a very high standard. We take pride in keeping up to date with the latest technical innovations and continually strive to increase our knowledge of the industry. We can provide the following services. Electrical installation and design to BS7671:2011. Fire alarm systems design and installation to BS-5859. Emergency lighting design and installation to BS-5266. Maintenance packages and services. Energy monitoring and assessments Updated lighting designs incorporating LED lights and Dali control systems LED complete change over packages for your property with energy sufficient break down costings.
Greenlife ContractorsCertificate of Excellence 2015
GreenLife, is an established building business, based in Fulham, but operating across London. Greenlife Contractors is a family run company with practical Green solutions which minimise environmental impact whilst saving our clients on energy and water costs. As a one stop building service, all aspects of complete projects are undertaken within domestic, rental and commercial sectors, all works are carried out by skilled qualified tradesmen and our jobs are run efficiently by our in-house project managers. All our Quotes are submitted in writing and are valid for 30 days period from the date of the issue. All works are insured (10 years) and guaranteed (Contractors and employers Liability of 10 Million pounds). As a one-stop building services company, all types of projects are undertaken and carried out from start to finish. We directly liaise with structural engineers, architects, planning consultations, surveyors and building controls ensuring smooth operation of our clients projects. The majority of work comes from recommendations and repeat business. Works undertaken for all aspects of loft conversion and extension works from architecturally approved drawings. Types of work covered by Greenlife Contractors: - extensions and loft conversion - property maintenance and refurbishments - brickwork and tiling - carpentry and joinery - structural alterations and spatial layout - painting and decorating - plastering and rendering - electrical and lighting - heating and plumbing - bathroom updating / fittings and installation - porches and driveways - general renovations - gardens and outside areas - garage conversions. Greenlife Contractors are members of Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Trustmark, therefore our customers can have piece of mind in regards to the quality of work and customer service. Many thanks from Greenlife Contractors team www.greenlifecontractors.co.uk email@example.com 02077362006
Kova is the London based office refurbishment and fit-out company, which focuses on high level of craftsmanship at affordable costs. Every single type of work is covered by Kova in house staff, which allows us to keep unbeatable rates giving us amazing edge over the competition. Anything from the floor to the ceiling and everything in between we would be happy to help! Do not hesitate to get in touch for free, no obligation quote.
plan build live
Our wide range of skills helps you with large or small projects from Gardening to Landscaping to Home renovations or Rear or side extensions we can help you plan & make your wishes a reality & We offer a service which allows trades men to help your project asap after a quick telephone consultation . We are also lucky enough to have trades men who live and work in London, Manchester, Marlborough, and Cornwall. We do not over charge and are very competitive and responsive and respectful
S&J painting and building services
We are a family run business with more than 20 years experience in all types of general building and painting and decorating trades
South Essex Maintenance Ltd
Looking for an experienced domestic or commercial building maintenance contractor who can deliver top-notch work on time and without hassle? Then you've found your company. At South Essex Maintenance Ltd, we know that every job we do is a huge investment for you, or your company and that you want it done quickly and right. Our experienced staff is ready to work with you every step of the way, from the initial planning stages to the finishing touches. Providing you with superior customer service is a priority at South Essex Maintenance Ltd. We want you to know that we take your project seriously and well work hard to build a lasting and trusting relationship with you. We welcome your ideas and want a share in the vision you have for your property/building.
Deskay builders
Deskay Builders have built a fantastic reputation for providing high quality home improvement and maintenance services to homes and businesses throughout London and the surrounding areas. Plastering, bricklaying, plumbing, electrical, tiling, kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting, painting and decorating boiler repairs and installations.
T&C Roofing & Guttering ltd
T&C Roofing & Guttering Ltd we aim to provide our customers with a first class service from start to finish. We will provide you with a free quotation and any helpful advice you may need. We can design your driveway or roof and layout exactly as you'd like it to be. We aim to produce the best finish either by handle machine T&C Roofing & Guttering Ltd covering the whole of the London area and a fifty mile radius of surounding areas" NEW ROOFS REPAIR WORK PATIO POINTED ROOF REPAIRS ROOF MOSS REMOVAL ROOF STEAM CLEANING ROOF SEALING ROOF PAINTING ROOF REPOINTING CHIMNLEY REPOINTING LEDFLASHING WORK UPCV REPLACEMENT UPV CLEANING GENERAL HOME MAINTENANCE We provide a first class service... "Thank you to you and your team for a truly fantastic job carried out from start to finish. It is a pleasure to do business with such a professional, local company, we will not hesitate in contacting you for future Roofing work." T&C Roofing & Guttering Ltd pride ourselves on: Free written quotations Helpful advice on things that aren't always that straightforward Years of knowledge based on a first class reputation All our work is guaranteed
Riccio builders
Here at Riccio Builders we understand how hard it is to choose the right company to foresee your project; it's a HARD choice! These are people who will be in your private home for a while depending on the size of the project, so you will need to trust the company. What else is important for you? Here is a step-by-step guide of how we work: - - We firstly set up a quotation meeting, this will give you the opportunity to meet us and ask us any questions. It will be our opportunity to get measurements, find out what you are are looking for. We take pictures to understand the project. - Measurements and notes are forwarded to our admin team, who will start on the quotation document. - We will post or email the quotation within a 48-hour period. This will give you time to query our quotation if needed. - Once the quotation has been confirmed we will settle on a start date. - Depending on the size of the project there will be more than one guy working throughout the project. As the owner, I'm available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for a catch up. - After the project has been completed, I would like to meet you for a post meeting to make sure you are happy with our work, this can been done face to face or over the phone. Feedback is an imperative part of our business, this will help us improve the business. We currently cover the following areas: - - Exterior restoration work (redering, pointing - Exterior and interior painting & decorator - Brickwork - Fencing - Carpentry - Electrician - Plumbing - Kitchen and bathroom refits - Loft conversion - Extensions - Tiling
We are a family run building company that carry out the highest standard of work for the best possible price ! We pride ourself on customers satisfaction
home ltd
If you are looking for construction l services in your area, then Endline Ltd are here to help! Please contact us for more details. Kindness Eric
The Switched on Broker
Lovat Energy Savers - The Switched on Broker Independent commercial brokerage company that is dedicated to finding you the best value service providers in the UK. Our services include Energy, Telecoms, Water, Waste Management, Insurance, Merchant Services, Property Software and Renewables
Kelner builders
We have a number of years experience of working in the industry, we have done a range of different projects over the years including domestic work along with commercial work and shop fitting. We can take on projects of all sizes, from small renovation works to project managing your new extension.
Halbury Interiors
Garage conversion specialists including supply and installation of bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, complete property refurbishment. Our experienced tradesmen provide advice and carry out all required works to a high standard. Many of our clients are happy for prospective clients to view works carried out on there properties by appointment. The comprehensive services we provide include:- Consultation and design, Building control liaising, Planning consent, Ground works, Soil and drainage, Electrical installation and alterations, Plumbing and heating, Carpentry, Roofing, Fascias, soffits and guttering, Plastering, rendering,, pebble dashing and screeding, Tiling, Window and door installation, Painting and decorating, Landscaping and paving,
Fix it Right BuildersCertificate of Excellence 2015
FIX IT RIGHT BUILDERS (CONTACT: 07534402166 or 07415856291 - OR GOOGLE US UNDER 'FIX IT RIGHT BUILDERS' WE ARE A TEAM OF BUILDERS WITH SPECIALIST TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN CARRYING OUT ALL TYPES OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WORKS. OUR TEAM INCLUDES QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, GAS ENGINEERS, RE-FITTERS, PLASTERERS AND BRICK LAYERS. OUR TEAM MEMBERS HAVE TRAINED WITH THE LIKES OF MAGNET, SHARP, DOLPHIN AND TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL. WE ALSO HAVE A DEDICATED TEAM TO CARRY OUT CALL OUT 'HANDYMAN' SERVICE. ATTRIBUTES: *Professional *Excellent time keeping *Always complete projects within agreed budget *Qualifications include: City and Guilds Level 3 Plumbers, Electricians, Competent Gas Engineers Certificate, Competent Builders Certificate, Diploma in Horticulture *Team leader keeps owner/ occupier fully updated on the works project in person, by phone or by email *Available for Emergency call outs 24/ Hours a day * Recommended by mybuilder and ratedpeople WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: •Free site visit and quotations •All electrical works •All plumbing and heating work •Installation of Boilers and Boiler Servicing •Loft Conversions •Extensions •Brickwork •Wall and Floor tiling •Wood Flooring/ fitting •FENSA Certified - Installation of doors and windows •Bathroom, kitchen and bedroom re-fits •Office Re-fits •Landscaping •Decking •Driveways •Partitioning/ Partition Works •Man with a Van Service •Emergency Call Out
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Living in a noisy neighbourhood is one of the biggest struggles nowadays. Do you wish not to be disturbed by blaring music in the neighbourhood or passing vehicles on the streets? Consider your prayers answered. NMN Soundproofing Ltd will soundproof your home, office or recording studio with minimal changes to the walls and floor. Whether it's just one room or the whole building, no job is too big or small for us. Our advanced soundproofing techniques not only keep the noise at bay but also dampens impact sounds considerably. Through our top-grade soundproofing solutions for ceilings, walls and floors, we ensure 360 degree noise insulation for your property. Although our installation rates start from as little as £60 per square meter, we can offer a comprehensive price quote tailored to your unique requirements.
Sound Proofing R Us LTD
The Sound Proofing R Us LTD is one of the leading soundproof construction company in the UK.It offers a wide range of top quality services like-Soundproofing of walls,ceilings and floors,setting up of music studios.The need of soundproofing of walls is increasing in the growing hustle and bustle of city noise,the Soundproofing R Us provides ultimate solution for good soundproofing.It believes in enhancing their techniques of soundproofing providing a better insulation of voice.It also provides best insulation and soundproofing of noise for music studio making sure the song is recorded with zero air current.It has the best team of highly trained professionals with good hands of training for soundproofing buildings and setting up of music studios.It also offers 2 year workmanship guarantee on all our installations and services in the UK.Contact the Soundproofing R Us today and enjoy recording music in a perfect work environment in the UK.
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South East Insulation
Loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and solid wall insulation installers in the South East of England covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey & West Sussex. We are a professional network of insulation installation companies based in the south east of England. We pride ourselves on delivering the most cost effective and high quality loft, cavity and solid wall insulation installations. Our network of insulation companies have been fully vetted to ensure they deliver the highest of standards. They have vast experience and hold a diverse range of certifications and accreditations. Your satisfaction is our priority. We cover the whole of the south east of England and the areas we service are Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. Visit us for a free no obligation quote today.
Rs plastering
RS plastering delivers the highest quality in all aspects of plastering. . Traditional rendering . Couloured render systems . skimming . Internal sand and cement . Float and set . Plasterboarding/ dot and dab . Vernisian polished plaster
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NEW YORK (AP) -- A ferry from New Jersey made a hard landing at a dock as it pulled up to lower Manhattan during Wednesday morning rush hour, injuring as many as 50 people, at least one critically, officials said.
The Seastreak Wall Street ferry from Atlantic Highlands, N.J., banged into the mooring as it arrived at South Street around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday. One person is in critical condition with head injuries.
Police and fire officials said 30 to 50 people were injured.
Some patients were carried out strapped to flat-board stretchers, their heads and necks immobilized. About a dozen passengers on stretchers were spread out on the dock, surrounded by emergency workers.
A corner of the ferry is ripped open like a tin can.
A passenger, Ellen Foran of Neptune City, N.J., said people tumbled on top of one another, hysterical and crying.
Ferry company officials are at the scene.
Ferries are a fairly common way to commute to work in Manhattan, an island separated from New Jersey and the rest of New York City by several rivers.


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Even in a bad economy the Town of Smyrna continues to grow in multiple ways, including healthcare and public safety.
Just over a month ago, Bayhealth opened their Emergency Department in Smyrna. The new American Legion Ambulance 64 on Route 6 is expected to be open in March. Later this spring, construction is expected to begin on the long-needed but put off Smyrna Police Department expansion.
As the town continues to grow, Town Manager Dave Hugg said these projects are the types of things the town has to think about so they're prepared for the future.
"One of the long range sort of strategic planning issues that we have to deal with is to make sure as the town grows, not only by numbers and area, that we have locations already identified for future public safety needs," Hugg said. "You don't want to wake up one day and ask where are we going to put the school, where are we going to put the fire station."
Bayhealth ER exceeds expectations
Bayhealth opened their 24-hour Emergency Department at their Smyrna-Clayton Medical Services Campus on Carter Road in December. The eight-bed, full-staffed facility was built to answer an expressed need by residents, local EMS, state agencies and physicians, according to Bayhealth CEO Terry Murphy.
In a ribbon cutting ceremony, Murphy told the crowd that in 2011, American Legion Ambulance 64 transported 2,800 patients to Kent General's emergency department. With the new emergency department, Bayhealth is cutting 12 miles and time off the trip.
Dr. Steven Talbot, the medical director of the department, said things have been going very well since the ER opened nearly two months ago.
"We're seeing a good number of people above what we initially expected, but things are running very smoothly," Talbot said.
Some days Talbot and his staff will see 30 people, while some days bring in upwards of 60 patients. As it's a full-service facility, Talbot said they see everything from congested heart failure to upper respiratory infections.
Since the emergency department has seen more people than expected, Talbot said they are bringing on more staff including paramedics to assist in the ER and to transfer patients, more nurses, and more technicians so they can continue to take good care of patients.
Ambulance construction almost complete
The journey to bring a new ambulance department to Smyrna has been a work in progress but is almost here as construction is expected to be complete in February with the department opening in March.
The 14,000 square foot station will be substantially larger than the current building on Glenwood Avenue and will better serve the growing Smyrna and Clayton communities. The new location at the intersection of Route 6 and Route 300 puts the station in the middle of the two towns and adjacent to the Bayhealth Emergency Department.
American Legion Post Commander Mike Havel said the new facility will allow for Ambulance 64 to house six ambulances instead of the two ambulances and one Suburban they have now. Ambulance Service Director Allan Post also hopes having the new station will lead to more volunteers. There are roughly 30 volunteers working with the nine full-time and 16 part-time staff members.
Smyrna Mayor Pat Stombaugh said with having a son who's an EMT, she kind of understands what goes on behind the scenes and understands the need for a new ambulance station.
"Emergency care is one of the most important things to offer to citizens," Stombaugh said. "The town has more than doubled with the growth. We owe it to our citizens to have this provision."
Police station expansion moving forward
After years of discussions that went back and forth on the need of a new police station, the town plans to start construction on the $3.5 million police station expansion this spring with an expected completion date of May 2014.
The new police expansion will address the issues of the current facility, including the logistics of not having all the officers under one roof and lack of space, which includes for officers, storage and holding cells.
However, Police Chief Wil Bordley said the bigger building will also help with the future growth of the town.
"As the town moves forward and grows, we don't want to have infrastructure issues to worry about," Bordley said. "And not have the ability to accommodate more officers to address the needs of the citizens."
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As rain begins to fall lightly in south Metro Denver, the odds that the looming storm will being a much-needed drenching that could extinguish the Galena wildfire in Larimer County are not high, a forecaster says.
"I don't think it's going to be a soaker that is going to put it completely out," said Kyle Fredin, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Boulder. "I don't think it will be a significant rain storm."
But Fredin said the storm has cooled temperatures and winds have died down significantly since Friday afternoon, when the wildfire blew up near Lory State Park . The fire is estimated at 1,000 acres, with about 5 percent containment.
Friday winds were gusting up to 45 mph in Larimer County. Today they will reach about 25 mph, Fredin said.
At 8 a.m., the relative humidity in the fire zone west of Horsetooth Reservoir was about 65 percent, according to the weather service website.
Fredin predicted a 30 percent chance of rain in Larimer County. He said a band of clouds is currently headed east from Utah.
"We'll get a better idea in the next few hours where the showers will set up," Fredin said.
He said it's always hit and miss.
Light rain began to fall around 7 a.m. in southern Jefferson County and near Pike's Peak in El Paso County.
Temperatures in the metro region will be far lower Saturday than the record-setting levels of Friday, when the mercury reached 76 degrees at Denver International Airport, he said. The high in Larimer County and the Denver area will be in the mid 50s, he said.
There is a slight chance of rain for Sunday and temperatures are expected to reach the mid- to upper 50s along the Front Range.
Kirk Mitchell: 303-954-1206, denverpost.com/coldcases or twitter.com/kmitchelldp