These preliminaries completed, the Coroner proceeded to business. 
The Coroner conducted his hearing in an organized and systematic manner.
Preliminaries completed, the Coroner cancelled the hearing until next week.
I guess it was acceptable for the most part.
Kazan was lucky enough to not be hurt by them.
A flock of seagulls takes off at the beach.
The dog is sleeping.
The company is not in the red at all.
Helms, just like the others, would not go out of his way.