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BOISE — Livestock industry leaders like the chances of an advisory committee's recommended bill to augment Idaho's wolf management program through a combination of state, agricultural and sportsmen's dollars.
The plan by the 12-member Fish and Game Advisory Committee — half the members appointed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and half by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game — would utilize $110,000 from sportsmen, $110,000 from agriculture and $400,000 from the state's general fund.
Idaho contracts with USDA Wildlife Services to respond to wolf attacks on livestock and to help control wolf populations through both lethal and non-lethal means. The federal government's contribution toward that effort declined by $700,000 last year, resulting in significant Wildlife Services field staff reductions.
The committee convened at Gov. Butch Otter's request last session after he vetoed a bill that would have provided more wolf management funding through IDFG's big game depredation fund, arguing sportsmen were not consulted.
Wyatt Prescott, executive vice president of the Idaho Cattle Association, believes his members will back the latest bill in an endorsement vote scheduled for Nov. 11 during the organization's 100th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Sun Valley.
He said the committee's recommendation improves upon a failed bill ICA supported last session, seeking to raise funds for Wildlife Services through a significant increase to the 5-cents-per-head fee on brand inspections producers already pay for predator control.
The new proposal would instead tie the cattle industry's funding increase to brand registrations, which Prescott said would spread the burden out among a larger portion of the industry.
Prescott said administration would be "cleaner" for a brand registration fee — proposed at $5 per year and collected every five years — compared with brand inspections, which occur whenever cattle undergo a change in ownership. He acknowledged increasing the registration fee could lead producers to retire lesser-used brands.
Some state lawmakers have opposed past efforts to bolster Wildlife Services funding, arguing the federal government created the wolf problem and should be tasked with the solution.
"They're sitting in a seat of luxury to be able to say that," Prescott said. "Meanwhile, it's having an adverse impact on cattle producers."
If the proposal passes in the next session, the registration fee increase would take effect for cattle producers on July 1, 2014, and the sheep industry's checkoff fee on wool for predator control would increase from 3 cents to 5 cents per pound by Jan. 1, 2015.
Stan Boyd, executive director of Idaho Wool Growers Association, said the Legislature granted his organization permission for an assessment increase two years ago.
"I think it's going to happen this year in the Legislature," Boyd said.
The IDFG board has already voted to support the plan, said Brad Compton, IDFG assistant chief of wildlife.
"The advisory committee very clearly stated for this to work, everybody has got to work together, and if you're sawing legs off the stool, it's going to tip it over," Compton said.
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation spokesman John Thompson said his membership is scheduled to vote on the issue in December, and though some members believe the industry has to act as wolf packs proliferate, others still don't like bailing out the federal government.
"It's unfortunately everyone's problem," Thompson said.


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We'll always remember China's largest city for the kindness shown to us by a woman who lives in one of the city's smallest rooms.
My friend and I were staying in the French Concession and set out from our hotel for a walk one morning to explore the local neighbourhood. While many of the city's 20 million inhabitants now live in the highrises which increasingly dominate the skyline, many still crowd into tiny accommodation much closer to the ground.
You will find the most colourful of the city's "longtongs" or "lilongs" - the narrow lanes off the main roads - here in the area where French colonial officials created a district for the French in 1849, after Shanghai was opened to foreign trade following the first Opium War. Other internationals came to live here over the next 100 years, creating one of Shanghai's most elegant, tree-lined neighbourhoods close to the city centre. (Britain and America also established major concessions.)
As a travel writer, I usually thoroughly research an area before my visit. But this time, based only on having passed through the tree-lined French Concession streets during a previous visit to Shanghai, I decided to stay in and explore the neighbourhood without any research or preconceptions.
So when my friend and I started our walking tour, I didn't realize the Shanghai Lanes here were known for their local colour.
As we walked along Shanxi South Road, just off Yan'an Elevated Road, we crossed a small lane on our right. Looking down the narrow lane - barely wide enough for a bike let alone a car, laundry hanging everywhere - I said: "Let's walk down here."
This was my companion's first visit to China.
She hesitated: "Is it safe?" I replied: "It's where the locals live - let's give it a go, you never know. I'm sure it will be fine."
A motor-scooter laden with large empty water bottles squeezed by. Since my last visit five years ago, most of the gas-driven scooters have been replaced by electric models. You really notice how much quieter the streets are, although the pollution levels remain high: you often don't see the sun for days.
A woman came out of a door. We smiled at her, she smiled at us. Pointing to a large Thermos bottle, a container of tea leaves and some glasses, she offered us tea.
She pulled up three chairs, spooned lavender tea leaves into the glasses, and poured on the boiling water.
It was around 11 a.m. As we sipped the tea - we chatting away in English, she in Chinese - she got up and pointed to a bowl. We smiled - and before we knew it she started to prepare soup.
"No, no," we said, shaking our heads and gesturing: "That's very kind but this tea is enough." The woman persisted and in no time handed us each a large bowl filled with steaming soup, noodles, vegetables and a big piece of meat of undetermined origin floating on top.
"What do you think the meat is?" whispered my companion. "I'm not too good with fat or very spicy food - do you think it could be dog or snake? But what can we do, we can't hurt her feelings."
The woman was beaming at us, waiting for us to start eating. I took a tentative bite ... and: "It's delicious," I told my companion. "It's like schnitzel, not at all fat or spicy."
Life in the lane swirled about us. Next to where we were sitting, a man prepared meals he sold to other residents. Pajama-clad old men emerged to take out the garbage, to look at us and as often as not, to give us three-tooth or completely toothless smiles.
As we were finishing the soup, the woman, having refilled our tea glasses several times, started cutting up apples for us for dessert - again smiling away our protestations that we were fine and didn't need any more food.
We were so full. The woman took my companion into her home on the lane - one tiny bed-sitter with a curtained bathroom off to one side, a large photo of her in her wedding dress on the wall.
"I'm going back to the hotel to get some gifts for her," I said. My friend looked a little nervous: "Do you think I'll be okay here by myself? Don't take too long."
Indeed, as I was walking back to the lane, I did think to myself: "What if she isn't there? What would I do? How would I find her?"
But all was well and the woman, after initially shaking her head, was delighted with the jar of emu oil body lotion and the little clipon koala bear I had brought from Australia to be given as gifts during this trip.
As we said goodbye, the man preparing meals and who had briefly acknowledged us, wrote a note in Chinese which he gave to us. (We had it translated later: "Please learn some Chinese next time you come to visit!")
What a wonderful experience and feeling for us both, and an especially warm and reassuring welcome to China for my companion. Our "lane lunch" has remained one of the highlights of our three-month Circle Pacific trip.
Eschewing the large chain hotels where I had stayed on previous visits, I had followed up my decision to stay in the French Concession by checking out Shanghai specialty lodging on www.tripadvisor.com to find Hengshan Moller Villa Hotel (www.mollervilla.com/en/main. asp) ranked third of the 102 places reviewed. (Room rates, including breakfast, generally start at $100 per night although as I write this, I found a special offer as low as $60.)
We agreed with the traveller reviews, almost all of which ranked the hotel "excellent" or "very good" - as well as with the hotel's website claim of "providing services for single-eyed customers, dignitaries and celebrities" (read discerning for "single-eyed").
Built in 1936, this fantasy turreted castle really stands out among all the modern high-rises in central Shanghai. The former headquarters of the Chinese Communist Youth League, the 43-room boutique hotel set in gracious gardens definitely qualifies as "specialty lodging" and offers excellent value for the money.
The hotel often hosts weddings: we saw one bride with an amazing wedding dress spread out around her on the floor - and her oblivious fiancé nearby, engrossed in his iPad.
You can easily walk to Shanghai's main attractions like the Bund along the Huangpu River, the five-kilometre Nanjing Road shopping precinct, and the Shanghai Museum with some antiquities dating back more than 4,000 years. Or take an inexpensive taxi ride: Look for current cellphone applications, sites and phone numbers which will provide destination instructions in Chinese to taxi drivers.
Restaurants are everywhere ("Curry Duck Blood Soup" or "1,000 Packets of Fish Washcloth Soup"- only $1 a bowl), although you might not want to look too closely at the back of some of the hole-in-the-wall eateries where you could see somebody washing the dishes out of a pail of none-too-clean water into a gutter.
Yes, you will find language and occasional cleanliness "challenges" in China. But making the effort to "go local" could provide some of your most memorable travel experiences and memories. Perhaps you will even be invited to your very own "lane lunch."
Former Vancouver Sun money columnist and now travel writer, Mike Grenby teaches journalism at Bond University on Australia's Gold Coast - firstname.lastname@example.com

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Windham man's lawyer seeks dismissal in road-rage caseBy JULIE HANSON
Union Leader Correspondent
March 25. 2013 1:32PM
NASHUA - Failure to disclose a police officer's potential credibility issues may result in a new trial for a Windham man convicted of road-rage related incidents in November.
Judge Jacalyn Colburn is considering a motion to set aside the verdict in the case of Cody Eller, 20, of Windham. A hearing on the motion was held Monday morning in Hillsborough County Superior Court in Nashua.
Eller was convicted of second-degree assault and reckless conduct after striking a motorcycle that tried to pass his Ford Fusion on Windham Road in Pelham in May of 2011.
After the trial, prosecutors admitted they had not disclosed that the arresting officer, Master Patrolman Eugene Stahl, was on the Hillsborough County Attorney's confidential "Laurie" list. Prosecutors said they did not know Stahl was on the list until after trial.
The "Laurie" list is a record of law enforcement officials whose credibility may be questioned if they are called to testify. It is named for Carl Laurie, whose 1993 murder conviction was overturned by the New Hampshire Supreme Court after prosecutors failed to disclose information from a case detective's personnel file that might have brought his credibility into question.
When officers on the list are scheduled to testify, prosecutors are required to submit the files to the judge for review to determine if they should be released to the defense.
Defense Attorney Jeffrey Kaye said the court should dismiss Eller's conviction or grant him a new trial because of the failure to disclose.
"I believe that the scales of justice are not balanced in Cody Eller's case," Kaye said.
If the information had been available before trial, Kaye said he would have investigated all of Stahl's past cases to establish a history of lying and excessive force. He mentioned Stahl's involvement in the October nonfatal shooting of Grant Hebert and a 2004 case, Saviano vs. Director of N.H. Department of Motor Vehicles, involving Stahl's questioning of a DUI suspect. Stahl's actions were upheld in both cases.
"He's a rogue," Kaye said. "It's been going on his entire career."
If he had known of the potential credibility issues, Kaye said he may have reconsidered putting Eller on the stand and focused more on the officer's credibility.
"It's a credibility issue case," Kaye said.
Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney Karinne Brobst argued that the attorney general concluded Stahl acted properly in the Hebert shooting, and neither case would have been admissible in Eller's trial.
"The state admits that it made a mistake, but this verdict would not have been affected beyond a reasonable doubt," Brobst said.
The defense based its motion on a theory that Stahl is not telling the truth, Brobst said.
"It is not the liar list," Brobst said. "It is the Laurie list."
During today's hearing, the court was cleared during portions having to do with Stahl's personnel file. The file will remain sealed unless it is deemed admissible.
If the court denies the motion, Eller's verdict will stand and he will be sentenced.


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A 20-year-old city man stabbed twice in the neck at a house party on Sherbrook Avenue Saturday morning was in a city hospital with life-threatening wounds, police said. No arrests had been made in the stabbing as of tonight.
Police responded to a report of a large fight and stabbing at 35 Sherbrook Ave. about 1:20 a.m. Saturday and were told that a victim had been taken to an area hospital. The man, who has not been identified by police, arrived at UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus with two stab wounds to the neck, police said.
The 20-year-old was rushed into surgery but remained in critical condition this morning.
Detectives learned that Marc R. Aldana, 20, of 205 Salisbury St., threw a house party at the Sherbrook Avenue location. There were roughly 25 people at the drinking party, many of them under the age of 21, police said. It appears marijuana was also available at the party.
Sonia Siqueira, who owns the house, was on the front porch shortly after 5 p.m., waiting for her lawyer to come. The porch was stained with droplets of blood, which trailed down the uneven wooden front steps and were smeared on the sidewalk in front of the house.
The single-family, 1930s bungalow-style home is located in a neighborhood of older, closely built homes on Sherbrook Avenue, off Lake Street.
Mrs. Siqueira said tonight she had rented the house to one tenant, and has since learned that at least four other people were living there as well. She said the police said no one can live at the house, and she was working with her lawyer to evict the tenant and the others living there.
"My house is destroyed," Mrs. Siqueira said tonight. "I heard about this yesterday and just came over here. This is terrible, this is all destroyed."
Inside, couch cushions were upended; curtains still attached to their rod lay across the top of the couch. Blood stained the kitchen floor, and in the corner, a large white teddy bear's stuffing spilled from a vertical slash on its stomach. Beer cans, cigarette boxes, ash and shattered glass covered the floors throughout the house. Plastic sheeting covered some broken windows.
"Now, after my house is broken, I want to kick all of these people out," Mrs. Siquiera said.
A man who identified himself as the tenant who had a signed lease agreement with Mrs. Siqueira, but who declined to give his name, said the victim was his friend and he has known him for two years. He said his friend is on life support.
"This kid just walked up to him, shook hands with him and stabbed him in the neck," the tenant said, pointing to a spot near the kitchen table where the attack allegedly occurred. An empty cardboard Budweiser case was on the kitchen table. The tenant said the man who stabbed his friend had been invited by another guest at the party.
The tenant said there were about 15 people at the party, and there was "just liquor and marijuana" there as well.
"The police came in and were looking for drugs. They used a knife to open up the teddy bear," the tenant said, pointing to the bear among the debris on the floor.
Police said the 20-year-old victim was stabbed during an argument. Partygoers then left the home.
Mr. Aldana was arrested at the hospital for disturbing the peace. Detectives continue to investigate and search for evidence in the stabbing.
Police Chief Gary J. Gemme said police will remain active on the Sherbrook Avenue.
Additional police resources will be placed in that neighborhood to determine if this stabbing was an isolated event or the beginning of other issues in the area. The chief has consistently spoken about the dangers of after-hours or house parties, noting that many have been the scenes of shootings, stabbings and other dangerous attacks.
"This is another example of when you have these large parties with underage drinking that an incident can quickly escalate," Chief Gemme said.


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Two Pratt Community College Sophomores were named to the Kansas Junior College Athletic Association All-Regional team for their performances during the 2012 soccer season.
Two Pratt Community College Sophomores were named to the Kansas Junior College Athletic Association All-Regional team for their performances during the 2012 soccer season.
Both Joe Pena (Sophomore from Liberal, Kan.), and Scott Robertson (Sophomore from Burnley, Lancashire, England) served as captains on the Beavers soccer team throughout the season, and made the All-Conference team this year as well.
Pena, who made Second Team All-Regional, played his way back from a torn MCL in the 2011 season. After rehabbing for several months, Pena said that the injury has forced him to play smarter rather than more aggressive.
"I came back and tried to do my best and it paid off," said Pena. "I've had to adjust my game a little bit—playing smarter—because I can't make cuts off of my leg like I used to. I couldn't have done it without my team or without Kevin (Kewley, PCC coach)."
Representing the Beavers on the First Team All-Regional, fellow captain Scott Robertson (Goal Keeper) was also flattered by the honor. "I was kind of surprised, but really honored and proud to be honest," said Robertson. "I couldn't do it without my coach and my teammates."
Pena and Robertson alike worked in the offseason to fine tune their game. As Pena focused on more rehab in the States, Robertson was practicing at his home in England with coaches from Manchester City Football Club, an English Premier League soccer club.
Though from different backgrounds, both captains came together during the season to lead the Beavers soccer team to the playoffs, and focused heavily on the team aspects of success.
"We got all the guys together and played cards together to make sure we were all a team still—not separate—and tried to keep the family thing together," said Robertson. "We're a team at the end of the day and that is what is most important really."
After the Spring semester both players hope to continue their education and careers in the States, where they will, yet again, be members of just that—a team.
The Beavers Men's Soccer Team finished the season 10-8 and a fifth place finish overall.


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University of California-Davis
PORTLAND — The bumblebee deaths in spraying incidents last summer have put Oregon in an uncomfortable spotlight and caused federal and state labeling changes while researchers continue probing the effect of neonicotinoid insecticides, an Oregon State University professor said.
Neonicotinoids were introduced in the 1990s and gained favor because they can be applied at lower rates than other pesticides and are less toxic to mammals — a big issue for farmworker safety, said Dave Stone, an environmental and molecular toxicology professor at OSU. "Neo-nics" as they are often called, kill insects by binding to and closing neuro-receptors.
Activists and some researchers question whether pesticides may be responsible for Colony Collapse Disorder, which has wiped out honeybee hives and threaten crops that rely on pollenization by bees. The issue came to the fore in Oregon when thousands of bumblebees died when landscapers sprayed trees at a Target parking lot in Wilsonville.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture fined the applicators and implemented an Oregon-specific label regarding neonicotinoid ingredients dinotefuran and imidacloprid. The label prohibits application on linden, basswood or Tilia species of trees.
Speaking at the annual Northwest Agricultural Show in Portland, Stone said the applicators weren't following the previous labeling requirements. "We expect that with homeowners, but to have commercial applicators not follow the label is obviously not good news," he said.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency also made label changes, putting a honeybee icon on the label and warning of the impact on foraging pollinators.
Stone said honeybees are potentially exposed to pesticide residue through direct contact with spray, contact with plants that have been sprayed or ingestion of nectar, pollen or dew on the plant. The cumulative impact is "certainly not clear at this point," he said.
It's also unclear whether neonicotinoids are persisting longer in the environment that previously thought, he said. Continued research is necessary, especially to determine to what level bees are exposed to neonicitinoids in the field, he said.
"This issue couldn't be more visible right now, and Oregon is playing a big part in this," Stone said.


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NHIAA Boys' Basketball: Central finds a hero in win over MemorialBy JIM FENNELL
New Hampshire Union Leader
February 01. 2013 11:14PM
MANCHESTER - Nick Makris became an unlikely hero Friday night when the Central High boys' basketball team traveled across town to play Memorial in the latest installment of this city rivalry.
The junior forward, a late addition to the starting lineup, scored the go-ahead layup late in the fourth quarter to give the unbeaten Little Green a 47-44 win over the Crusaders in front of an emotionally-charged crowd.
Central coach Doc Wheeler said junior guard Mike Plentzas was a late scratch due to illness. His absence, coupled with the Memorial's superior size, led Wheeler to start Makris, and the junior answered with 14 points, none bigger than the two he scored when he raced downcourt after Memorial had just taken the lead and scored uncontested to put Central ahead 45-44 with 2:24 left.
"That shouldn't have happened," Memorial coach Jack Quirk said. "We just scored to take the lead. We had them on the ropes."
Both teams were forced to change their lineups and Central (11-0) was able to deal with its adjustments better than Memorial (7-3). Each of the team's top players, Memorial's Tong Akot (14 points) and Central's Troy Pelletier (15), were reliable, but each team went deeper into its bench than usual.
The Crusaders lost starting point guard Oumaru Kante to academics and top reserve Zach Eddowes to a code of conduct violation, forcing them to insert freshman Tshief Ngalakulondi into the starting lineup, move older brother Kabongo Ngalakulondi to the point and give freshman Brandon Scott extended minutes in his first varsity game.
The Crusaders didn't let that stop them from sprinting out to a 19-11 lead after one quarter as Akot and Zoubel Iradukunda (8) each had seven points, many in transition. But then it turned into the defensive game Central excels at and the Little Green starting taking over.
Central cut the deficit to 28-27 at halftime and went ahead 42-37 after three stops by holding Memorial to 18 points over the middle quarters. The Crusaders committed nine turnovers and were 7-for-23 from the field in that span.
The Little Green were up 43-37 with just over six minutes left in the game when they started to take time off the clock, but they came up empty on six straight possessions, allowing the Crusaders to eventually take the lead, 44-34, on a follow shot by Kabongo Ngalakulondi (10) with 2:30 left.
That's when Makris sprinted downcourt, taking the inbound pass and going up for a layup.
"That was a huge play," Wheeler said. "He's been our most improved player. He plays with great courage."
Dawson Dickson knocked down a pair of free throws to make it 47-44 and Memorial came up empty on its final two possessions.


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Thanks! That is what Dana is about. Letting go of possession while maintaing a wholesome mind state (before, while doing and after)kirk5a wrote:Have an excellent day Hanzze.Hanzze wrote: Can you bring a sample.
There are very less samples of selfishness giving.David N. Snyder wrote:I agree. The end does not always justify the means, however, some giving, any giving, even with some expectation, is better than being a selfish miser who never gives his time, money, or labor to anyone or any cause. The giver may not be an arahant and who are we to judge and speculate on kammic outcomes.Ben wrote: Yes, intention is key. However, its my contention that even if one is mainly motivated by greed for future rewards, then the act of giving itself must contain some moments of genuine selfless generosity for that individual to give at all.
The poppularity of such action is exactly what makes Dana (as merit and not as a require to turn on) not easy be understood by many.Another example could be the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Sure they are billionaires, sure their name is written all over the foundation, but look how much good they have done; from building homes, providing jobs, scholarships, to vaccinations in the Third World; they have probably saved millions of lives. Perhaps it was to have their name known as philanthropists, perhaps for the Foundation, their legacy, for winning the Time magazine persons of the year. In the end, did it not help so many people? And of course they could have done like many billionaires and buy another yacht, Rolls Royce, etc.
I guess it is needed to divide maybe into maybe three kinds of Dana (giving), one that is aspirated by the motivation of gain (todays way of life), one that is aspirated by the motivation of keeping things equal and alive (the function which might be well explaint in the essey posted by Ben), and on that is aspireted by the motivation of simply letting go of ones possession.
Those samples hit exactly what is told by Bhikkhu Ashin Janakabhivamsa and are in fact a terrible force of distruction of any lasting functioning social system and increasing of thoughts of individualism and an endangering of all traditionall autorities and those action are comming back.
Very good point! Somebody who is not able to receive, not used to receive will hardly be able to give. He just accepts what is good form him in the present moment and he just gives what he means that is good and in a manner of controll or rander the outside like he likes to have it.Receiving is also another good practice. As lay people there are plenty of times we receive gifts from others. Does jealousy arise, do we question the value of the gifts, the motive of the giver? If so, then we are not acting in a wholesome way as the receiver either. Such mind states would be the far enemy of mudita (and probably the far enemies of metta, karuna, and upekkha too).
Great sample, thanks for sharing.Once I was eating with some family and friends at a restaurant and the person who invited all of us went to receive the bill. I knew that he was not of good financial means so offered to pay the bill. This is somewhat a common practice among some people as some will fight for the bill to pay it (perhaps out of generosity or perhaps out of ego). The person who invited us told me that this was his invitation and he insisted he will pay. I realized what a stupid mistake I made and apologized and of course let him pay. As receivers we can make mistakes too, just as the giver may not always have the best motives too.
When ever you see a rich man, give him what ever you have. He needs it more then you, but be careful he could be angry about it. So do not make him feel that he is poor.
I recommend this short and great essay The lessons of gratidute in addition, to understand on one hand the ways of giving and taking to provide a well sociaty and a good live as well as to understand the way out of giving and taking and to understand Dana (letting go) from a very dharmic view.Ben wrote:I recently completed reading a very interesting work which discussed at length the role of merit making in Burmese society and how it binds the laity, sangha and state together and how it legitimizes the state. It makes for some very interesting reading.
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Nashua mayor proposes sewer, wastewater hikesBy BENJAMIN C. KLEIN
Union Leader Correspondent
April 25. 2013 12:00AM
NASHUA - Mayor Donnalee Lozeau has proposed raising the city's wastewater and sewer usage fees by 15 percent.
While it was discussed during Tuesday night's Board of Aldermen meeting, Lozeau was not in attendance, and aldermen did not vote.
"It is important to note that a percentage can make something look more extreme than it is. While I am proposing raising demand charges by 15 percent, for most users that will only constitute an increase of a couple dollars every month or quarter," Lozeau said Wednesday.
If a user currently pays a monthly charge of $8.05 for wastewater, they would pay $9.26 starting July, when the mayor's proposed rate increase would go into effect.
However, for heavier users such as businesses that have thousands in quarterly wastewater fees, the cost will increase by hundreds, at a minimum.
Also, under Lozeau's proposed ordinance, the flow charge per 100 cubic feet of wastewater would increase from $1.78 to $2.05 effective July 1. This would be on top of the proposed 15 percent increase for monthly demand charges, which would also go into effect July 1.
With the costs for the city's wastewater and sewer system operated under an enterprise fund, which is self-sustained through user fees, and the city mandated by law to provide wastewater treatment service, Lozeau said rates must increase to match increases in the needs of the wastewater system.
"We have to make sure we pay for the work we do on expanding the system; it is not an option to not build or run the system," Lozeau said.
Every year the city does an analysis of the wastewater system to determine if services are being met and if expansion is needed. Last year, fees remained stagnant as usage rates remained level. However, after an analysis was performed this year, Lozeau said it is time to raise the fees. "When it comes to the needs of building up the system, we are under a court order to do it. We must treat our sewage," Lozeau said.


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Bedford dad: Ex-cop Coco should go before juryBy MARK HAYWARD
New Hampshire Union Leader
October 14. 2013 10:46PM
The teenager more seriously injured in the March accident involving off-duty Manchester police Sgt. Stephen Coco was actually run over by the undercover police vehicle, and DNA tests were used to identify the boy's blood on the undercarriage, his father said Monday.
Roy Drukker said his son — Dean Drukker, 18 — probably would have died in the hit-and-run accident had his son's companion, Noah Hickman, not been conscious and able to summon help. Hickman was also hit in the accident.
"The real seriousness of this issue is running off," Drukker said. "You run over the top of Dean, and you leave the scene, and you seem to have no concern if he's alive or dead."
Coco has been accused of hitting Drukker and Hickman with the undercover police vehicle on the night of March 22, after leaving a gathering in Drukker's Bedford neighborhood. Earlier this year, Bedford police charged Coco with two felony counts of conduct after an accident, the legal wording for the more commonly known charge of hit and run.
But a grand jury has never indicted Coco in the case. Last month, the prosecutor named to try the case said the misdemeanor charges were part of his prosecution strategy. Prosecutor Marc Hathaway said Monday he could not comment any further about the case, citing ethical standards prosecutors have to follow.
Hathaway is the Sullivan County Attorney. County attorneys customarily ask outside prosecutors to handle criminal cases against police officers in their jurisdiction.
Drukker said he disagrees with the reduction of the charges. He said it would be best if the case went to a jury.
"We believe it's clearly a felony," he said. He said Hathaway called him up to let him know about the reduction of the charge.
Drukker would not disclose the details of any plea-bargain that Hathaway discussed with him.
He worries about the example the reduced charges will set.
"The point is, he's a police officer; he's trained in this," Drukker said. "I believe you should have a higher standard, a gold standard."
Drukker said his son was walking along Harrod Lane when he and Hickman saw the lights of a vehicle approach them. They went over as far as possible to the side of the road, and walked single file.
He said Hickman was thrown, while the Coco vehicle ran over his son. He said Bedford police called and told him his son had been in an accident and they would take him to the hospital right away.
Bedford police would not say whether he was alive or dead, Drukker said.
He said Noah Hickman's father, John Hickman, believed Drukker was going to die: he was unconscious, blood was everywhere, and his eyes were rolled into the back of his head.
According to court papers, Dean Drukker suffered bleeding to the brain, cuts, scrapes and a shoulder injury in the accident. His father said his son is in college and sports some scars from the accident.
"He's doing as best as he could under the situation," Drukker said. Drukker said DNA tests identified the blood found under the Coco vehicle as his son's.
The new charges say that Coco was "attempting to access information on a cell phone" at the time of the accident.
Manchester Police Chief David Mara, who fired Coco shortly after the accident, would not comment on the reduced charges.
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U.S. farmers need new and better varieties of wheat with genetically engineered traits, industry representatives say.
At stake, they say, is the well-being of the U.S. wheat industry, which has seen its acreage shrink during the past two decades.
Since genetically engineered corn and soybeans were commercially introduced in 1996, many farmers have abandoned growing wheat. The new types of corn and soybeans are easier to grow, require less pesticides and produce more profit than wheat, which is not genetically engineered, said Idaho Wheat Commission Executive Director Blaine Jacobson.
In 1996, U.S. farmers grew nearly 70 million acres of wheat, but by last year that number had shrunk 18 percent, according to the USDA. The shrinkage has given rise to industry concerns that wheat is on a path to becoming a minor crop and losing its share of the marketplace unless it can become more competitive financially with corn and soybeans.
To gain back some of those acres and be competitive with corn and soybeans, Jacobson added, the industry needs wheat varieties with biotech traits.
Biotech traits can include glyphosate resistance that allows farmers to kill weeds without damaging their crop. Or they can provide drought and disease resistance in wheat varieties and offer the potential to increase yields and reduce farmers' dependence on pesticides.
Crops that have been genetically modified by inserting specific traits into their genetic code are alternately referred to as genetically engineered, biotech or genetically modified organisms.
A matter of time
Jacobson and many other industry leaders believe it's only a matter of time before wheat with biotech traits is commercially available.
"Biotech wheat is coming. I don't know the variety or the class or the trait, but it's coming," said northern Idaho farmer Bill Flory. "And the advantages will be across the board, not only to the producer, but to the environment and to the end user as well."
The large amount of technological investment occurring in the corn and soybean industries as a result of GMO research has also caused the wheat industry to lose some of the best plant scientists to other crops, Jacobson said.
"Without biotech traits, innovation in the wheat industry will languish (and) the wheat industry will not be able to attract better scientists," he said.
While people can argue the benefits and drawbacks of genetically engineered crops, wheat's loss of acres to corn and soybeans is well-documented.
When the first corn and soybean varieties with GMO traits were commercially released in 1996, wheat, corn and soybean acres in the U.S. were roughly the same, ranging between 62 million and 71 million each.
Seventeen years later, the number of corn acres in the U.S. totals 97 million — an increase of nearly 26 million acres. Soybean acres now total 77 million, up about 15 million acres.
But during the same period, the number of acres devoted to wheat shrank to about 56 million, according to the USDA.
Wheat industry leaders say the reason for the shift in crops since 1996 is directly related to biotechnology.
In the last 10 years, average corn yields have increased by 16 bushels per acre, while wheat yields have increased by only a quarter of a bushel per acre, said Washington Grain Commission member Dana Herron.
According to the USDA, 88 percent of corn and 94 percent of soybeans grown in this country have GMO traits.
"Corn and soybeans are taking acres away from wheat because of biotechnology," said Herron, co-owner of Tri-State Seed.
"We're way behind and acres and trend-line yields show it," Flory said. "The loss of acres is for real; there's no doubt about it."
Simple economics
The reason for the shift in acres is one of simple economics, said Declo, Idaho, farmer Mark Darrington. In areas where all three crops can be grown, farmers can make more money growing corn or soybeans because their GMO traits make them more profitable.
According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the national average net return per acre in 2012 was $485 for corn, $330 for soybeans and $142 for wheat.
"As a grower, why wouldn't you choose a crop that lessens your risk and one with more profitability in it?" Darrington said. "Corn and soybeans are more profitable per acre than wheat. We're businessmen. If we can see a higher profit with less risk, that's the decision we would make."
Biotech traits in wheat can help change that equation and make it more competitive with corn and soybeans, Jacobson said.
Playing catch-up
Herron said it's incorrect to say the wheat industry needs to play catch-up with corn and soybeans on the biotech issue.
"The wheat industry does not need to play catch-up. The wheat industry is ready to rock and roll," he said. "We're waiting for consumers and our customers to play catch-up."
Monsanto began conducting research on GMO wheat in 1997 but stopped in 2004.
Both Monsanto and industry officials said the U.S. wheat industry was split over the issue at the time and there was concern about Canada and Australia using the GMO issue against American farmers in foreign markets such as Japan, which balk at buying some genetically modified commodities.
The fear was played out this summer, when unauthorized GM wheat was found in an eastern Oregon field. The discovery — the source of the seed has not yet been found by the USDA — caused Japan and South Korea, two of U.S. wheat's largest export markets, to suspend their purchases of some classes of wheat. Though purchases have resumed, soft white wheat must now undergo testing to ensure no genetically modified grain is present.
Because of the reticence among wheat growers and others, Monsanto had earlier decided to target its research dollars other places, said Anthony Osborne, the company's global wheat lead. But in 2009, the industry reached out to Monsanto and other companies, asking them to resume research on biotech wheat. That same year, the U.S., Canadian and Australian wheat industries signed a joint letter supporting the commercialization of biotech wheat.
The letter stated that it is "in all of our best interests to introduce biotech wheat varieties in a coordinated fashion to minimize market disruptions and shorten the period of adjustment."
Monsanto re-entered the wheat research business because of the industry's outreach. Its current efforts focus on improving wheat productivity through biotechnology as well as the use of advanced breeding and improved agronomic practices, Osborne said.
"Our focus is on those three areas, not just biotechnology," he said. "We certainly think we can advance wheat productivity with biotech traits."
Monsanto has conducted small-scale, entry-level field trials of genetically engineered wheat the past two seasons, but the company's biotech work in wheat is in the early research phases and commercial approval is about a decade away, Osborne said.
Osborne said the money invested in biotech wheat research by Monsanto and other companies is the result of the industry's demand for it.
Monsanto's biotech wheat research involves a broad range of traits, including herbicide resistance, disease and insect resistance, drought tolerance, nitrogen use efficiency and yield increases.
The challenge for growers, Jacobson said, is to open the door to genetically engineered wheat so the industry can remain competitive, but to not move so fast that it causes important overseas markets to close their doors.
"If it moves too quick, then certain markets will close down," he said. "On the other hand, if it takes too long, growers will stop growing it and move on to other crops. So the two need to move along together."
Alliance forms
To help address that dilemma, wheat industry leaders established the Wheat Innovation Alliance, a diverse group of people with a stake in biotech wheat, including producers, technology providers, millers, bakers and retailers.
The group supports the use of biotech wheat as a way to grow more and better wheat with less impact on the environment.
The alliance is working closely with U.S. trade partners and other groups to address their concerns, said Darrington, a spokesman for the group.
"We've tried not to leave anyone out of the discussion that has a stake," he said.
Darrington said the commercial production of biotech wheat cannot proceed faster than consumer or market acceptance and one of the main goals of the alliance is to ensure both groups that GMO wheat is necessary and safe.
"Until we get market signals that there's a demand for it, growers will be hesitant to demand it," he said.
Consumer and market acceptance is a main focus for Monsanto, Osborne said.
"There's no value created for a farmer if we release a wheat variety that yields 20 percent more (but) he doesn't have a market for it," he said.
Many people involved in the industry see biotech wheat as inevitable and necessary to feed a growing world population.
The global population is projected to reach 9 billion people by 2050, Herron said.
"Please tell me how in hell we're going to feed them," he said. "Five million people under the age of 5 die each year of starvation. We need more food and, yes, we need GMO food."
GMO opponents
The inevitability of genetically engineered wheat is not shared by everyone, especially opponents of GMO food products.
Mark Kastel, co-director of the Cornucopia Institute, believes many European and Asian markets will remain reluctant to accept GMO wheat.
"There are economic interests that want it but a lot of your rank-and-file farmers are (anxiously) looking at their markets," he said. "We're knowingly alienating our customer base."
Kastel believes GMO wheat will "implode" because of many reasons, including the possible development of weed and disease resistance to GMO crops, and customer rejection.
"It's going to collapse under its own weight," he predicted.
But Darrington said the use of biotechnology will allow farmers to use less chemicals and fertilizer while producing more wheat at a lower cost.
"It's not only growers who are going to ultimately benefit, it's the world," he said. "I don't see it as inevitable, but I see it as being in the best interests of the consumer masses."
Wheat genetically modified by Monsanto to resist some herbicides is demonstrated in a 2012 field trial. The wheat shown on the left had herbicide-resistant traits while the wheat on the right did not.


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Friday, February 07, 2014
Where's Carol
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Ile Saint-Louis! One of my favorite places! Time stands still and Berthillon is close by!ReplyDelete
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Feeling extremement lucky these days ;))Delete
- Veronica2:30 PM
OMG, Carol, are u on isle St. Louis?? Unbelievable! How did u swing that?ReplyDeleteReplies
Believe me it wasn't easy.Delete
Lots of waiting, hoping and praying involved to be sure.
- Leslee2:43 PM
I can't believe you got to move to the Il St. Louis! C'est formidable!ReplyDelete
For many years, I had the use of my New Calendonian friends apt just opposite
the school... their windows were just above the restaurant, whose name is escaping
me. Brigitte Fontaine lives in that building and may be you will run into Jody Foster
who also lives I think down towards the arches...
You and Aimee Leduc! If you go to Brasserie de L'isle Saint Louis, keep an eye out for photographer Peter Turnley, many of his photos from his recent book French Kiss are taken there - his home away from home. Congratulations on "island" living in Paris!ReplyDeleteReplies
"island" living in Paris!Delete
Well New York is an island but I don't think it's the same at all..
I had to Google and got it..(didn't read the comments first..) I see everyone else got it w/out Googling..ReplyDelete
C'est beau!
And so is your cornet aquarelle..
Have fun..gee if anyone deserves it..it's you.
Congratulations Carol. As soon as I saw the ice cream. I knew from Aimee Leduc. I knowou are going to love this quartier and you are going to have wifi. It cannot get any better. MarilynReplyDeleteReplies
I am as happy as a clam ;))Delete
Where ever it is I want to live there.ReplyDelete
omg! Who me, envious? No. Really. Well, okay, maybe just a teensy weensy bit.ReplyDelete
Wowza, Carol and Bear! Enjoy!
(Is the toy shop called L'Arche de Noe still there? I have an adorable little stuffed rabbit that I bought there. Bear might meet some fun new friends!)Replies
I just checked - Noah's Arc is at #70 I think..Delete
Do tell of other favorite places on the island puleeze?
Can't wait to see more blogs from the Ile! Live the life!ReplyDelete
Yay! CongratsReplyDelete
If I hadn't found you, I'd know nothing about Paris. Reading the previous comments It seems like you've struck GOLD. can't wait to see more, pleas let me have a little peep inside !! Have fun,ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:39 AM
Is that the boulangerie opposite the church ?. There is another great one on the street opposite the post office.ReplyDelete
Their tarte normande is my favourite treat. What a magic place to live in.Replies
Yes opposite La Poste.Delete
Yummy chouquettes but don't get the soupe tomate...hmmm
- Diane3:44 AM
You didn't. Did you? It is our favorite place in Paris. In fact, I was thinking of having you paint Cazanova at one of our favorite places on the island. There are just so many favorite places I can't decide. When we stayed on the island my husband would visit the boulangerie every morning, then the grocer across the street to buy water and my favorite peaches (yum). We would then go to Cafe Regis for my husband's cappuccino. Our favorite restaurant has changed proprietors. But, I love Amorino's gelato.ReplyDelete
In fact, we have a large black and white photo in our living room of Cafe Regis.
nice move! hope it has heat ;-)ReplyDeleteReplies
YES wonderful that comes from air on the roof and heats up bricks or something and just keeps radiating warmth. I don't really understand it but ça marche!Delete
No more coming home to OPEN French windows!
Yes, I guess the isle too!! Lucky dog! I'm going to be there in Sept staying for a week. Can't wait!! Enjoy heat beautiful area. RikiReplyDelete
Soooo happy for you :-)ReplyDelete
Your view is magnifique! We love the islands in Paris, too. We've live on both although on Cite for a longer period of time. My favorite place is an accessories shop up near the Notre Dame end. I don't remember the name, but I'm sure you'll find it.ReplyDelete
I've guessed! Ile St. Louis, right? I've taken many a photo of many of the spots you showed -- but oh -- that view! Now THAT is one I'd like to see in person! Lucky, lucky you to find this spot! However did you find this? My friend Jerry is STILL trying to find a new spot this spring that is reasonably close to where he was so he can get home and shower between clients (that sounds mysterious. He's a personal trainer who works with people in their homes). Oh, Carol, I am so very, very happy for you! Happy Housewarming!ReplyDelete
It can't be fun doing all the physical moving, but what better way to discover every bit of Paris!ReplyDelete
Ile Saint Louis! Berthillon gave it away. Lucky you - can't think of a more fabulous place anywhere. No need to move again, that's for sure. Hope you enjoy every minute. If you learn of any worthy apartments there for weekly rentals, do share please. Keep the photos coming - they are wonderful!!ReplyDelete
I can't think of a better place to live in Paris - it would certainly be my choice. Congratulations on being so very lucky. We like Le Sarrasin Creperie - have eaten there through neme & owner changes. Also Au Bougnat on the Ile de la Cite. I tried Waterlogue & have fallen in love with it.ReplyDelete
... Hooray for you ... this will be so wonderful ... I'm so happy for you .... it's just ideal .... trulyReplyDelete
Karen in VA
- Diane9:48 PM
We love the island when we visit. Great apartments for longer stays. Try out the Restaurant Sorza.. tres tres bon!! And the wonderful les Fous de L'ile. Great bar with wonderful locals to watch.ReplyDelete
Congrats on your move. Headed that way in September. If you ever do a wc of the front of les Fous de l'Iles please let me know.
- Chris1:01 AM
one way to get to know a city like Paris.ReplyDelete
I have been following your blog for awhile and love your stories, the photos, the watercolors.
Keep them coming. I follow your path on my Paris map here on Whidbey Island (off the coast of Wa. state).
My cat, Little Fur, says Hello to Bear!
- Suzy2:07 AM
I follow you all the time.......and am absolutely thrilled that you now live in the most beautiful and historic part of Paris!!!!!! You are living out my dream! WOW!!!! All this while I have been wondering where you live and what it is like. I just love Ill'e Saint Louis! No better place in the whole world! Congratulations!ReplyDelete
Are you trying to make me cry?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2:03 PM
Bonjour Carol , je lis toujours votre blog avec beaucoup de plaisir , je vous ai croisé un jour à la boutique Ladurée rue Bonaparte , je profite de ¨Paris pour quelques jours encore . Merci pour toutes ces bonnes pâtisseries continuer de nous les montrer ! Bonne continuation er amitiés d'Aix en Provence MimiReplyDeleteReplies
Bonjour MimiDelete
Certainement je vous souvien et quand nous encontree..
Maintenante je peintre ton chien non?
Looks like a nice area to live in. Congrats on getting a place where you wanted . Hope you get to stay here awhile now. Look forward to a tour of the area. Not sure where this is located in Paris.ReplyDelete


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Sunday storm was light on snow but wind caused problemsBy PAUL FEELY
New Hampshire Union Leader
February 17. 2013 9:09PM
High winds that blew through the region Sunday on the back side of a winter storm caused thousands of power outages last night.
A winter storm brought moderate snow and strong winds to New Hampshire on Sunday. Forecasters had predicted a possible foot of snow in areas of New Hampshire, but the storm moved out of the region after dropping less than half that amount in most locations.
Snow accumulation totals ranged from about 6 inches on the Seacoast to just over an inch in Nashua.
High winds, with gusts in excess of 45 mph, whipped through much of the state as the storm pulled away, knocking down trees and power lines. At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Public Service of New Hampshire reported 6,855 customer outages, with 2,609 in Hampstead and 1,208 in Durham. Goffstown had 859 outages, while Bedford checked in with 708. Just 12 PSNH customers in Manchester were effected as of 7:30 p.m.
Unitil reported over 2,000 customers without power Sunday afternoon, but that number dropped to 371 as of 7:35 p.m.
A large tree fell onto Mammoth Road between Kendall Pond Road and Valley Street around 3:15 p.m., knocking out power to residents in the neighborhood and forcing the closure of the busy roadway. It was reopened around 6:30 p.m.


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September was a busy month at YOUR Library.
September was a busy month at YOUR Library. We forged partnerships with local businesses and service organizations to bring the best programming to our community. I would like to thank the businesses and organizations who support this vital community anchor, YOUR Library.
Bill Kromer of the Leavenworth Farmer's Market was instrumental in getting our heirloom seed collection off the ground. Bill patiently educated me on heirloom seeds and even agreed to be the local official who launched the collection at Buffalo Bill Days. Thank you Bill!
Missie Darnley, the owner of First Taste Olive Oils & Vinegars in downtown Leavenworth, and Jeremy of Lansing Liquor, graciously supported our "Cozy" Mystery event on Sept. 15. Held at First Olive Oils, Missie and her staff prepared delectable foods which they placed throughout her store.
Missie and her staff designed the menu to partner with the selected book titles we displayed. The wines, provided by Lansing Liquors, enhanced the event. The distinctive afternoon also marked the one-year anniversary for First Taste Olive Oils & Vinegars. Thank you Jeremy and Lansing Liquor for the wine! Thank you Missie for hosting the event and sharing your special day with YOUR Library!
Sept. 21, YOUR Library hosted our first GREAT BanBao Block Build. Thaddeus, of Dad's Toys and Trains in downtown Leavenworth, partnered with us and provided six tubs of blocks and three unique sets for kids to use to build their creations.
Thaddeus and library staff spread blocks down the tables at 1 p.m. for anyone to build whatever they could imagine.
It was an amazing afternoon! The creations ranged from Santa and his reindeer to a sunflower to a lizard dog. Everyone took time to work out details of their creation and most had a story behind them. Darlene, Thaddeus, and I enjoyed watching the adults and kids have fun building and helping each other out. It did not matter who you came with because everyone helped everyone out by finding pieces or working on structural integrity. Thank you Thaddeus for supplying the blocks! Thank you also for the generous donation of blocks for YOUR Library ! We look forward to the Next GREAT BanBao Block Build in December!
Local martial arts studio, Sagasu Family Martial Arts, offered our community three opportunities for FREE self-defense instruction. Thank you Sagasu staff!
I also mentioned in the beginning YOUR Library is partnering with local service organizations to bring their message to our community. In September, the Leavenworth Lions club graciously provided information we used to create a display located near the circulation desk. Many people stopped to read about who the Lions are and what they do for our community. Generosity and a deep desire to make Leavenworth a better place for everyone are evident in the pictures and in their mission.
Their generosity hit close to home for YOUR Library when the club provided a computer station for the visually impaired. Thank you Leavenworth Lions club!
It is our privilege to partner with the rich assortment of local businesses and service organizations! The signs are up everywhere to shop local. As you can see local businesses are supporting YOUR Library by making unique and FUN programs available to our community. I hope you will support them in return!
Generous individuals who work to make our community the best hometown in the world man the service organizations. I hope you will also support them in return.
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Rockingham County attorney suspension continues amid probeBy PAUL FEELY
New Hampshire Union Leader
December 19. 2013 6:29PM
CONCORD — Rockingham County Attorney Jim Reams will remain suspended with pay from his job at least another 30 days, while Attorney General Joseph Foster's office continues its criminal and civil investigation into the management of the county office, with both sides returning to Merrimack County Superior Court in about 30 days for another hearing.
Reams was suspended Nov. 7, after the attorney general and the U.S. Attorney's Office kicked off an investigation. Reams appeared in court Thursday, but did not speak, or address the media afterward.
No specific allegations against Reams have been made public.
Appearing before Merrimack County Superior Court Judge Richard McNamara, Assistant Attorney General Anne Edwards told the court her office's investigation includes a federal forfeiture fund Reams used.
Edwards categorized the investigation as "multifaceted," composed of both civil aspects centered around the "operations and management" at the office, as well as a "criminal component."
When asked by McNamara, she said she could not commit to a timetable as to when the investigation may wrap up.
"We're proceeding as quickly as possible," she said. "As you know, as you begin to pull the strings of an investigation, others can come unraveled."
Edwards said the investigation kicked off in mid-October, when her office received a call from a Rockingham County attorney alleging incidents of misconduct. Staff from the AG's office interviewed witnesses outside of Reams' office, and the U.S. Attorney's Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation were brought in on the investigation as well. The evidence was corroborated, and Foster decided to remove Reams from office, doing so on Nov. 6, in order to have "an unfettered investigation" when speaking to additional witnesses and examining documents.
Edwards said on Nov. 7 that five teams of state and federal investigators were at the Rockingham County attorney's office, spending the next six days going over records and interviewing more than 50 people. Edwards said that during those interviews, "additional financial issues as well as ethical issues" came to light.
As in previous court appearances, Edwards did not reveal any specfic details about the issues or investigation.
Reams' attorney, Michael Ramsdell, on Thursday again argued against the attorney general's right to remove his client from office, while also requesting discovery information into the investigation against Reams.
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Judge McNamara denied Ramsdell's request in a 12-page order emailed to both parties on Wednesday.
Ramsdell said that the judge's statement that Thursday's hearing was a preliminary injunction was wrong, and that he instead he was before the court asking for a reconsideration of the decision to suspend Reams from office last month. Ramsdell said that the only other case on record involving the removal of a county attorney in New Hampshire, Eames vs. Rudman in 1975, involved an attorney that was removed after authorities brought a misdemeanor charge against the attorney after completing a brief investigation. Ramsdell said that in this case Reams was suspended without notice, when he "wasn't even in the state," and that seven weeks later no charges have been brought against his client.
Ramsdell argued that the attorney general didn't have authority to remove Reams from office, but McNamara disagreed - while adding that a criminal probe must be "active" to give them the ability to do so.
In his ruling on discovery, McNamara states he does not feel that the attorney general can permanently remove a county attorney from office and should not be allowed to conduct investigatory action when dealing solely with a civil claim. Only a criminal complaint could be used as a reason for removal, he said.
Edwards disagreed, saying that it was the attorney general's belief that a county attorney could be removed even in a civil investigation.
McNamara argued that the attorney general had "no authority to remove," suggesting that if the AG's office wanted to remove a county attorney for misconduct, it could bring forward a complaint and outline the reasons, a process that would include the discovery that Ramsdell was requesting, along with a trial.
After a 30-minute recess, both sides met privately and agreed to come back to court in about 30 days (an early suggested date was Jan. 21) to take up the case again. A separate motion by Reams against the Rockingham County Commissioners had been scheduled to be heard Jan. 2, but now it will be rescheduled to take place on the same date.
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Jackie Robinson West Team from Chicago Stripped of Little League Title
In a story that captured hearts and minds not only in Chicago but around the country last year, the little league Jackie Robinson West team from Chicago was the first all-African-American team to win the U.S. title in the Little League World Series.
And now that title has been stripped.
ESPN reports that the Little League Baseball organization "found that the Jackie Robinson team used a falsified boundary map, and that team officials met with neighboring Little League districts in Illinois to claim players and build what amounts to a superteam."
It's so disheartening to hear, not only because of the practical effects, but because these kids had nothing to do with it. They simply played on the team the adults told them to play on, and had fun playing baseball. I feel awful for them.
I also feel bad for everyone involved in baseball, because this was the kind of story the sport needs to reinvigorate youthful – and African American – interest in the game. Everyone was following last year, and it was so much fun. The Cubs even invited the team to Wrigley Field, where they met with Cubs players who were wearing Jackie Robinson West jerseys. The whole thing was so easy to enjoy.
Now it's tainted. So disappointing.


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By Samuel Thomas
Big 12 Campus Correspondent
James Fraschilla knows how to get people's attention.
The sophomore walk-on guard for the University of Oklahoma basketball team and some of his OU teammates recently went viral for their creative bench celebrations whenever a Sooner hits a 3-pointer or makes a big play.
But even before his sideline antics garnered nationwide attention, Fraschilla was dropping jaws on YouTube through two videos that show him and other OU student-athletes making creative -- and seemingly impossible -- trick shots at OU's Lloyd Noble Center.
"We had some time after final exams last year to put the first one together" said Fraschilla, an avid video producer. "I had always watched (former Duke Blue Devil and current Detroit Piston forward) Kyle Singler's trick shot videos on YouTube, and thought I could do the same thing."
Fraschilla was entering a crowded marketplace. Singler made a name for himself with trick shots, and so have the "Dude Perfect" trick shooters at Texas A&M and the skilled guards at Gonzaga's hoops squad.
Fraschilla knew that trick shot videos garnered a lot of views, so he decided to take advantage of the opportunity and transfer the attention to Hayden's Hope, an organization started by ESPN anchor Dari Nowkhah to raise awareness for pediatric organ donation.
"I figured the video was going to get a lot of views and people were going to like it and share it," Fraschilla said. "So I thought I might as well attach a good cause to it. That's what is really important."
Nowkhah and his wife, Jenn, started Hayden's Hope after their 39-day-old son, Hayden Michael Nowkhah, died in August 2011 after a virus attacked his heart. Hayden was in need of a heart transplant that was unavailable at the time.
Now the Nowkhahs spend their spare time raising awareness about Hayden's story and the need for pediatric organ donation. Hayden's Hope also works in conjunction with the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) to raise money to cover transplant-related expenses in honor of children awaiting life-saving transplants.
The Nowkhahs were impressed by Fraschilla's shooting, but were more appreciative of his willingness to help others.
"It just shows what kind of kid he is," Dari Nowkhah said. "I don't know what made him want to attach our cause to his video, so for whatever reason he did it, we're thankful for him. My wife and I have worked hard to get Hayden's story out there, and this certainly helps.
"We've seen a lot of these videos over the last few years, and I've never seen one that attaches a cause to it. James knows what is important in life."
Even Oklahoma forward Amath M'Baye, who made a cameo appearance in both videos, recognizes what kind of priorities Fraschilla holds.
"It's the right mentality," M'Baye said. "He knew the videos were going to get a lot of hits, and he thought he could help somebody else out with his videos. He chose a great organization to sponsor and help."
While the video editing -- which was also done by James -- makes it seem like Fraschilla simply walked in the gym doors and started hitting shots, he actually spent hours planning and executing the attempts.
"It was hilarious," M'Baye said. "He can get pretty focused and go for hours. I was shooting at the gym one day after finals and saw him running around with his camera and shooting. It was impressive how he got those shots down. It probably took 15 minutes for each one."
Even Nowkhah, an OU grad who has seen a lot of basketball as a lead anchor on ESPNU and SportsCenter, was impressed.
"I realize that he didn't just walk in and shoot a couple shots and knock them down," Nowkhah said. "It took days spending time practicing and setting up shots. I completely realize the amount of time he put into it, which makes it even more impressive."
Nowkhah said his two favorite shots came from the first video: one while James was running on a treadmill and the other while sitting in the back of a golf cart.
M'Baye gave a hint that a few even more impressive shots were left out because they took too much time to execute.
"I tried to do a cartwheel dunk, but it took too long and I got tired," M'Baye said, who had to settle for an alley-oop slam.
Fraschilla was appreciative of M'Baye, who helped in both videos, and the other student-athletes, like OU quarterback Landry Jones, who gave their time to help the second video.
"I think people seemed to like them a lot," Fraschilla said. "That's why I got Landry in it, and got help from the Gonzaga guys."
"I wanted to get the video exposed to a bunch of different groups. There are a lot of OU football fans and college basketball fans around the country. We wanted to reach them and get as much exposure as possible."
Fraschilla's roommate, OU placekicker Erik Hosek, was tasked with the most difficult shot of the two productions, according to Fraschilla.
"That one probably took the longest," Fraschilla said. "There was a great degree of difficulty in kicking a football in from 80 feet. That was kind of crazy."
At the end of the day, Fraschilla said he is glad he could spread the well-deserved attention to someone else.
"I heard about the cause and thought it would be a cool thing to do," Fraschilla said. "That if one of the videos were to go viral, and had the Hayden's Hope logo on it, that would reach a lot of people. Hopefully people would see it and feel like it was a worthy cause to donate their time or money to."
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Garry Rayno's State House Dome: Gambling with changesBy GARRY RAYNO
State House Bureau
May 12. 2013 2:09AM
The joint House Finance and Ways and Means Committee will vote on the bill this week that would legalize casino gambling at one location in New Hampshire.
Proposed changes to Senate Bill 152, which passed the Senate on a 16-8 vote and has the backing of Gov. Maggie Hassan, were outlined by three subcommittees Thursday. The changes would include increasing the state's share of casino profits and how those monies were allocated; changing regulatory oversight; requiring greater investment by the casino developer and protecting charity gambling and existing entertainment centers such as the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord and the Music Hall in Portsmouth.
One proposed change would lower the licensing fee from $80 million to $50 million but increase the state tax on profits from video lottery machines (from 30 percent to 33.3 percent) and table games (from 14 percent to 16 percent).
Another change would require a greater investment by the casino developer and an extension of the license duration from 10 to 20 years. When it was time to renew the license, lawmakers could decide whether casino gambling should continue in New Hampshire.
A third change would limit political contributions by those associated with the casino. The regulatory subcommittee, which proposed this change, also: questioned whether the Lottery Commission should be the lead regulator or a separate agency should be established; said it wanted the attorney general and the Department of Safety to play bigger roles; and said it wanted all rules in place before the license was issued.
The proposed changes did not sit well with the prime sponsor of the bill.
"Never in the history of this Legislature has such a large group been put together to dissemble a piece of legislation and call it righteousness," said Sen. Lou D'Allesandro, D-Manchester. "What is righteousness?"
The joint committee will meet Wednesday to hear from the authors of the proposed amendments, including Rep. Pat Long, D-Manchester, who wants to protect Verizon Wireless Arena from competition from casino entertainment offerings.
The committee expects to decide Wednesday afternoon what to do with the bill. If the first motion by a committee member is to kill the bill, which is a real possibility, then all the discussion about amendments would be moot.
Instead, the amendments would be fought out on the floor of the House, which may vote on the bill May 22.
Some say the vote in the House will fail by 40 to 50 votes; others say it has a real shot at passage.
Regardless, the vote will affect everything from the budget to relations between the House and the Senate for the rest of the session and into next year.
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Auto Dealers: Although Senate Bill 126 has not received as much attention as gambling, it has drawn a crowd of vehicle and equipment dealers each time it has been discussed at a hearing.
Under the bill, dealers would not have to improve or change their facilities more than once every 15 years and would be able to charge manufacturers retail prices for labor and parts when performing warranty work.
No other state has the 15-year rule, and unlike other states, New Hampshire would not allow manufacturers to recover the difference between retail and wholesale warranty costs.
The bill, being worked on by the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, would also allow families to retain dealerships longer because it would add stepchildren and adopted children to the approved lineage.
The bill was firing on all eight cylinders even before the Senate voted, 21-2, to approve the bill. The manufacturers hoped to do better before the House committee, but instead the committee backed even more of what the auto dealers want.
Manufacturers' advertising campaigns opposing the bills have done little to turn the tide.
The committee is expected to vote on the bill Tuesday morning.
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RGGI CHANGES: For two years, lawmakers have fought over the state's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which caps carbon emissions from power plants in the Northeast.
While most lawmakers in the last term wanted major changes, former Gov. John Lynch did not. After much posturing by the House and Senate during the first year, cooler heads prevailed in the second term, and the program was revised.
The biggest change shifted the money generated by the sale of allowances away from funding individual energy efficiency projects under the control of a quasi-independent commission to paying for core energy efficiency programs run by the major electric utilities and sending refunds to ratepayers.
This year, the RGGI board of directors voted to lower the emissions cap on fossil fuels. House Bill 306 incorporated the changes approved by the RGGI board, and the House passed the bill on a 190-156 vote in March.
Last week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted, 3-2, to approve the lower cap.
Americans for Prosperity, which opposed the RGGI program since its inception and funded repeal efforts in the past two years, sent an email alert to its members asking: "Are you ready to see your electric rates go up?" The email, from New Hampshire State Director Greg Moore, urges recipients to contact their state senator to voice their opposition.
"Think about how many times you turn on a light each day or how often you turn on your computer to check emails like this one. Can you imagine paying higher rates each month just so a failed program can continue?" he wrote.
Democrats targeted Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, who as a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted against lowering the caps.
Bradley, one of the architects of the state's electric deregulation law, has fought to either eliminate or significantly reduce the RGGI program for the past two years. Bradley has often said his chief concern has been lowering electric rates for New Hampshire consumers both during deregulation and while advocating changes in RGGI.
During the committee's hearing on HB 306, Bradley asked the Department of Environmental Services' Mike Fitzgerald what would happen if the bill did not pass. Fitzgerald responded that New Hampshire would have a difficult time remaining in RGGI long term.
Democratic Party spokesman Harrell Kirstein noted Bradley voted against the bill despite knowing it could end the program.
"Even Bradley's Republican colleague didn't vote with him, because they know pulling out of the program would cost the state money for energy efficiency projects that benefit the economy - without having an effect on energy prices," Kirstein said.
The Senate is expected to act on the bill by the end of the month. The outcome may not be as close as the committee vote, however. The RGGI program has enjoyed the support of Senate President Peter Bragdon, R-Milford, as well as Sens. Bob Odell, R-Lempster, and Nancy Stiles, R-Hampton, and is bound to have the support of nearly all the 11 Democrats.
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Tit for Tat: This is the time of year when the House and Senate begin setting strategy for the end game that is fought in the final days of the session.
The biggest battle is the budget, but there are many other battles to be fought over lesser issues, such as a portrait of Dover suffragist Marilla Ricker, who was the first woman to run for governor of this state.
Earlier this session, the House passed a resolution telling the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to acquire a portrait of Ricker and have it hung in the State House, but the Senate has refused to take up House resolutions this session, essentially saying they are a waste of time.
Last week, the House directive on the Ricker portrait was added to Senate Bill 119, which would direct the historical committee to study restoration and preservation of State House flags.
If the Senate wants to restore and preserve the flags, it has to accept the Ricker portrait.
The House tried a similar move with two resolutions the Senate refused to consider: one urging Congress to enhance medical specialty care for New Hampshire's veterans and the other to overturn the Citizens United U.S. Supreme Court decision, which has led to the influx of massive outside spending in elections.
The two House resolutions would have been attached at a Senate resolution supporting special-use permits in the White Mountain National Forest, but that hit a road block.
Rep. Al Baldasaro, R-Londonderry, objected to including his resolution on veterans in the package.
"I'm disgusted with the House trying to use veterans as political pawns here," Baldasaro said. "I understand what you're trying to do, but please don't use veterans as pawns."
The resolution was tabled on a 163-154 vote.


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March 27
400 block of E. 22nd
SPD Ptl. George Bethell took a report from a woman who said someone stole the radio antenna from her vehicle. She believed the incident took place while the vehicle was parked in a local parking lot.
March 28
400 block of E. 22nd
SPD Ptl. George Bethell took a report from a woman who has power of attorney over another woman's financials. The woman said she noticed someone had stolen a check from the woman and used it at a local store. The woman contacted the bank and store, and the store believed that they had the suspect on surveillance footage.
March 29
1800 block of S. Weidner
SPD Sgt. Phillip Bogy took a report from a woman who said her ex-husband stole a key to her vehicle. The woman said she has text messages from the man admitting he took the key and will not return it.
March 30
Intersection of E. Cleveland and N. Cherry
SPD Sgt. Keith Smith was dispatched to area for possible shots fired. The officer arrived and found three individuals in the road blocking traffic. The officer made a wide turn and heard a woman say that he had hit her, but he clearly saw the woman hit his police car with her hand before throwing a bottle of water at the vehicle. The woman was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct.
1800 block of S. Vine
SPD Ptl. Jessica McSwain took a report from a man who said his child's mother came to his home and started an argument with him over the child. He said as the woman was leaving she kicked the fender of his vehicle causing damaged. The man was advised of the affidavit process.


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Rolla High baseball to open 2013 at home against Union on Friday.
A revamped defense and pitching rotation figure to be the keys to success for the Rolla High School baseball team this spring.
The Bulldogs will indeed have a new look in the field and on the pitching mound. RHS returns five starters and eight lettermen back from last season's 17-9 campaign.
Rolla is scheduled to open the 2013 season on Friday, hosting Union at 4:30 p.m. on the First Community National Bank Field at the Bray Sports Complex.
Key losses to graduation for Rolla were shortstop Jake Zelasko, infielder/pitcher Allan Anderson and the Bulldogs' No. 1 pitcher, Cole Roark. Roark, the Ozark Conference's 2012 Pitcher of the Year, is now a member of the Southwest Baptist University baseball squad.
There is also change in the dugout, as Karl Odenwald replaces Jason Swearingen as Bulldog head coach.
"I think pitching will be our biggest question mark," said Odenwald, the Bulldog assistant coach last year. "I feel confident we will have quality pitching. But the last two or three years we had so many senior (pitchers) and the juniors didn't get the varsity experience."
This season the top three starting pitchers for the Bulldogs figure to be senior Zach Lewis, junior Seth Stevens and junior Tristin Brown – all right-handers. "I think Zach, Seth and Tristin are all capable of being good, solid pitchers," Odenwald said.
Lewis is likely to begin as the No. 1 starter for Rolla. Rolla's regular second baseman last season, Lewis had limited varsity exposure on the pitching mound.
Also expected to see innings on the mound for RHS are sophomore right-hander Jake Stephens, sophomore right-hander Mason Pickrell and senior left-hander Hayden Nielsen.
Back to handle that staff at catcher is senior Michael Pickrell, a three-year starter at the position. Stevens and sophomore Cameron Clayton are the backup catchers.
Stevens is the regular starter at first base, when he isn't pitching. First base reserves include senior Chance Callahan and sophomores Dalton Turner and Weston Davis.
Lewis returns at second base. When he's on the mound junior Bryan Peach and sophomore Collin Nash figure to see time at the position.
Stephens is the regular starting shortstop. When Stephens is pitching Lewis figures to slide over to shortstop.
The third base position is a battle between Callahan and Nash.
Senior David Roberts returns to anchor the outfield from centerfield. The corner outfield slots are being contested for by Nielsen, junior Matt Claypool and sophomore Andy Satulla.
"I think we're really healthy on defense; I think that is the strength of the team," Odenwald said. "Up the middle, with Pickrell at catcher, Jake at shortstop, Zach at second base and Roberts in centerfield, I think we're as good as anybody.
"Jake, for being so young, has some of the best hands I've seen. He's very talented and has the ability to be really good at shortstop. You put a guy of his caliber with Zach Lewis and I feel that's a pretty strong middle of the infield."
Offensively Odenwald said the Bulldogs will have to manufacture runs, but the squad may eventually surprise with its power.
"We've got to take advantage when we have the opportunity for guys to score," he said. "And we may have more pop in the lineup than some think. Pickrell has been hitting in the leadoff position in the past and we're still deciding where he'll hit this year. Seth Stevens is looking great in practice and I think we'll have some team speed. We feel confident from 1-9."
As usual, the Bulldogs will be challenged by a talented and deep Ozark Conference race.
"(Springfield) Parkview won it last year," Odenwald said. "(Springfield) Kickapoo always has a great team. Those two teams we'll be measuring ourselves against. And Lebanon was young last year but they're loaded. And Camdenton always gives you a game."
BULLDOG NOTES: Rolla is slated to begin play in the annual Four Rivers Tournament next week, hosting Hermann on Monday and playing at St. James on Tuesday. The tournament finals are slated for March 23.
Perry Rice will serve as Odenwald's assistant coach this season.
March 15...Union, 4:30 p.m.
March 18...Hermann in Four Rivers Tourney, 4:30 p.m.
March 19...at St. James in Four Rivers Tourney, 4:30 p.m.
March 23...Four Rivers Tourney finals, tba
March 25...Lebanon, 4:30 p.m.
March 26...Houston, 4:30 p.m.
March 28...St. Clair, 4:30 p.m.
April 1...Iberia, 4:30 p.m.
April 2...at Springfield Kickapoo, 4:30 p.m.
April 4-6...Springfield Red/Blue Classic, tba
April 9...Waynesville, 4:30 p.m.
April 12...at West Plains, 4:30 p.m.
April 16...Camdenton, 4:30 p.m.
April 17...at Jefferson City, 4:30 p.m.
April 20...Houston JV Tourney, 9 a.m.
April 23...at Joplin, 4:30 p.m.
April 25...Springfield Glendale, 4:30 p.m.
April 26...at Licking, 4:30 p.m.
April 29...at Columbia Hickman, 4:30 p.m.
April 30...at St. James, 4:30 p.m.
May 2...at Springfield Parkview, 4:30 p.m.
May 4...Rolla JV Tourney, 9 a.m.
May 7...at Springfield Hillcrest, 4:30 p.m.
May 9...Salem, 4:30 p.m.
May 11-16...District Tourney, tba
March 16...Rolla Freshman Inv., 9 a.m.
March 21...West Plains, 4:30 p.m.
April 1...at Waynesville, 4:30 p.m.
April 4...Camdenton, 4:30 p.m.
April 6...Rolla Freshman Tourney, 9 a.m.
April 10...at Jefferson City Helias, 4:30 p.m.
April 18...at Lebanon, 4:30 p.m.
April 23...Lebanon, 4:30 p.m.
May 2...Waynesville, 4:30 p.m.