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Utility Dodges Suit Over California Dam, Tunnel System

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – Pacific Gas and Electric has for now dodged a lawsuit claiming its operation of an irrigation and hydropower system in Northern California harms endangered fish.

U.S. District Judge William Alsup dismissed the suit with leave to amend on Wednesday, finding two conservation groups failed to adequately allege how PG&E’s management of the Potter Valley Project in Mendocino County violates the Endangered Species Act.

California River Watch and Coast Action Group sued the utility giant in October 2017, claiming its operation of dams, tunnels and a 109-year-old power plant on the Eel River has killed too many threatened Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and Steelhead trout.

Alsup said the groups’ complaint was full of “nebulous accusations and conclusory assertions” that fail to specify how PG&E violated the requirements of a 2002 biological opinion and other edicts issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service.

The conservation groups claim PG&E’s actions have reduced water flows, increased water temperatures and created conditions beneficial to the predatory pike minnow, all of which harm endangered salmon and trout.

Plaintiffs’ attorney Edward Yates, of Larkspur, said his clients would likely seek leave to file an amended complaint by the March 7 deadline.

“We believe that both the biological opinion authored by the National Marine Fisheries Service and a study of the Eel River by a specialist named Patrick Higgins both provide the information that Judge Alsup has requested,” Yates said in a phone interview.

A February 2010 study by Higgins, a fisheries biologist, found the Potter Valley project has adversely impacted the survival and recovery of Coho salmon, according to the plaintiffs.

The Potter Valley Project includes a 9.2-megawatt hydropower plant and mile-long water tunnel drilled through bedrock. It also includes Scott Dam at Lake Pillsbury and Cape Horn Dam, where the Eel River meets the east branch of the Russian River.

Last year, PG&E filed its intent to renew its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license to run the 110-year-old irrigation and hydropower system. Its existing license expires in April 2022.

Proponents of the project, including the Potter Valley Irrigation District, say its contribution of about 70,000 acre-feet of water for local farms each year is “immeasurable” and has improved the quality of life for more than half a million residents of nearby communities. They also say the 9.2-megawatt hydropower plant produces enough electricity to completely power the nearby city of Ukiah.

But opponents like Friends of the Eel River, which is not a party to the lawsuit, say the project should be shut down because it has blocked endangered fish like Steelhead trout from accessing part of the watershed that once served as a critical spawning habitat.

PG&E spokesman Paul Moreno said claims that the company violates the Endangered Species Act are without merit.

“PG&E is strongly committed to environmental responsibility, and we are operating the project in full compliance with the National Marine Fisheries Service’s biological opinion and incidental take statement,” Moreno said in a phone interview.

Moreno said the company complies with or exceeds all minimum flow requirements to protect endangered fish, and that it conducts annual studies on fish populations as required.

He added that the company conducted pike minnow suppression activities in the project area in 2006. The plaintiffs claim the company is required to conduct such activities annually.

As PG&E works to renew its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license to run the project, Moreno said the company is working with stakeholders, including conservation groups like Friends of the Eel River.

In an interview last October, Friends of the Eel River conservation director Scott Greacen said he was optimistic his group could work out a deal with PG&E that would lead to decommissioning the project or at least shutting down one or two dams.

Moreno had no comment on any potential changes to the project, and Greacen did not immediately respond to an email and phone call seeking comment Thursday afternoon.

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The Coventry nightclub where teenager Daniel Kirkwood was stabbed to death is back on the market.

The doors at Society have remained closed since the shocking murder on Mother’s Day 2015 - but the leasehold of the venue is now for sale for £90,000.

One of the conditions is that the 18,500sq ft building cannot be re-opened as a nightclub, but suggested uses include a gym, sports hall, theatre or casino.

The leasehold is being marketed through estate agents Shortland Penn + Moore.

The club had been up for sale last year through Bromwich Hardy, but was removed from the market by the owners.

And once again, the premises is advertised as being suitable for a range of uses “other than a nightclub”.

The shocking incident that closed the club in March 2015 saw 18-year-old Daniel stabbed in the neck by Tobijah Thompson during the early hours of the morning following an incident inside the club.

Thompson was handed a life sentence at Warwick Crown Court last year and will serve a minimum of 32 years.

Shortland Penn + Moore say that while not available as a nightclub, the premises is “suitable for a variety of uses which could include a gymnasium, sports hall, theatre, casino or institutional uses, subject to gaining the necessary planning consent”.

The estate agents have stated the venue’s other key selling points as being opposite the new 900-unit student accommodation on the former Royal Mail sorting office site and being next to a public car park.

Before becoming Society the venue was known as Tomango’s in the early 1970s, before becoming the Pink Parrot in the 80s.

The club was famous for its sunken dancefloor and adjoining VIP club Cleopatra’s upstairs. It lasted as a 1,400 capacity venue until the late 1990s.

It stood empty until Ko Poda was opened in 2003 boasting air conditioned rooms and state of the art security.

After Ko Poda closed the club was revamped under new ownership in 2007 and changed its name to Club Demand. It was later called Club Ice.

The club later became Platinum and in 2011 its owner spent £150,000 on a refurbishment of the venue. For a brief time it was known as Skyy Superclub.

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Former 250GP title runner-up Fonsi Nieto has joined the growing band of ex-racer now employed as rider coaches by MotoGP teams.

In the Spaniard's case he provides trackside feedback for the Alma Pramac Ducati team of Danilo Petrucci and Jack Miller.

"There are many things that you can’t see on television," Nieto said in an interview with Repsol.

"If I had to single out some of the leading riders, I would say that Jorge Lorenzo is the one who practices the best, making the most of the time from the green light through until the chequered flag.

"Marc Márquez is all talent; what he does with the bike is amazing, and how he works and his aggressive style are the things that stand out about him.

"As for Dani Pedrosa, the lines he uses are ones I haven’t seen anyone else ride. He’s a maestro in that. Seeing him on track is like listening to classical music.

"Among the rest of the riders there is a lot of equality, and every weekend we see different riders at the front. That makes it a really nice championship to watch.”

Nieto also cast his analytical eye over last Sunday's thrilling Brno race, which saw tyre conservation dominate the early stages before Andrea Dovizioso, Lorenzo and Marquez broke clear and fought for victory.

"It was an unpredictable race and, at the same time, one of the most beautiful of the year with that final fight between Márquez, Lorenzo and Dovizioso," Nieto said. "It was a race that gains new fans.

"I would emphasise the way in which the three riders knew how to manage their tyres, since at the beginning they used very smooth electronic maps so they didn’t wear them out and, with five laps to go, they changed everything and began to push. They used a very good strategy.

"The race could have been won just as easily by Marc as by Jorge, but Dovizioso handled it better and also was lucky that the others both lost a bit of time in their fight, and that allowed him to get those two tenths that gave him the final victory.”

Looking ahead to this weekend's Austrian round, Nieto feels Dovizioso could make it two wins in a week.

"The Red Bull Ring is an historic circuit that has been improved over the years. Last season we saw Ducati be very strong there and, after Andrea Dovizioso’s race there in 2017, he will be the man to beat.”

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hile you’re at college or university, studying and earning your degree should be your top priority. However, if you have some extra time and would like to make some extra cash, there are a few ways you can make money while you’re at school. Plus, if you’re making a little extra money and putting it directly toward your student loans, you’ll graduate with less debt to worry about.

4 Myths About Your Credit Score and Credit Report

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Having good or bad credit affects how you can spend money and what you can buy. Building your credit up opens a lot of doors like having the ability to buy a house or car or open a credit card. However, there’s a lot of confusion about which things truly affect your credit positively and negatively. Below, there are four credit myths that are commonly perceived to be true.

Your Guide to the August 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

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On Monday, August 21, 2017, a very exciting cosmic event can be viewed across the United States. A total solar eclipse will cross the U.S.A. from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. In a total solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun and its corona, or atmosphere, completely from the Earth’s view. If you’re in the path of the total eclipse, or the Path of Totality, you’ll get to see it in its entirety. However, if you’re not directly in the path, the areas surrounding will still see a partial view of the eclipse. If you’re viewing the eclipse, make sure you wear proper eye protection and take care while traveling. Check out our guide for where to view the eclipse and how to safely view it!

5 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Car for Winter

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Spending money up front to winterize your car may seem like a waste of money right now, but taking preventative action like this can save you thousands of dollars. If you don’t make these small adjustments to make sure your car is winter-ready, you could face breaking down and needing costly emergency car repairs. In this blog, we have five easy steps to get your car ready for cold temperatures, snow, and sodium chloride.

Summer Travel Series: Nevada on a Budget

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Nevada, known as “The Silver State,” “The Sagebrush State,” and the “Battle Born State,” entered into statehood on October 31, 1864 as the 36th state to join the Union. People tend to associate Nevada with Las Vegas, but there are many other interesting cities and attractions in the state. Whether you’re visiting to gamble a bit, see the city sights, or explore Nevada’s vast array of outdoor attractions, you can take a fun-filled vacation without breaking your budget. Check out the complete guide to Nevada budget travel below to fill your trip with free or next to free fun.

Back to School: Buying Textbooks on a Budget

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College tuition and housing are expensive on their own, but going back to school has lots of costs that aren’t always apparent up front. Thinking and planning for these hidden expenses beforehand will help you stay on track with your budget and graduate with less student debt. One of the hidden expenses of going back to school is buying textbooks. Textbooks are much more expensive than regular books, and if each of your classes requires multiple books, the cost can add up before you know it. In this article, we have four tips on saving money on textbooks.

15 Things You Can Get for Free (or Nearly Free) on Your Birthday

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It’s your birthday; your special day; the one day of the year that can be all about you. What could make your birthday even better? All the freebies and discounts you can get during your birthday month. We’ve got a list of 15 restaurants, stores, and brands that offer coupons and free items for your birthday. Most of them require you to become a part of their perks program, but getting a few emails and collecting points is a fair trade for their freebies.

5 Books for the Financially Savvy

5 Books for the Financially Savvy

Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. If you’re traveling, sitting by the pool, or just relaxing at home, reading is a great alternative to staring at a phone or tablet screen. You can even listen to audiobooks while you drive to work or on a long road trip. Plus, you can read all kinds of books that help you improve your life. We’ve added these five books to our AmeriCash Loans summer reading list because they’re sure to make you more financially savvy.

Budget Hack: Last Minute Ways to Make Ends Meet

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The first of the month is just around the corner and you don’t have enough money to pay all of your bills. You need cash now. There’s nothing to be ashamed of; We’ve all been there at one time or another. Don’t panic yet – there are still a few tricks you can use to make some extra cash before your due dates are here. Some of these methods can even get you cash today.

4 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score This Week

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Summer Travel Series: Missouri on a Budget

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Missouri, the “Show Me” state, entered into statehood on August 10, 1821 as the 24th state in the Union. The state is rich in cultural, natural, and historical attractions that will make any weekend away, staycation, or vacation a memorable experience. Even if you’re on a shoestring budget, you can enjoy all that Missouri has to offer for nothing or next to nothing. You’ll never run out of affordable things to do with our complete guide to Missouri on a budget!

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Grocery shopping is the most budget-friendly way to eat, and preparing food at home is much more cost-efficient than eating out, using a meal-prep service, or ordering in. Yet, buying groceries, especially healthy ones, can still get expensive when you’re on a tight budget. Try using these tricks to save a little extra money when you go grocery shopping

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If you’ve procrastinated until the last minute on filing your taxes, you’ll likely be hurrying to get through them. The more quickly you move, the more likely you are to make mistakes, so be aware of the nine most common listed below. Avoiding mistakes will ensure that your tax refund isn’t delayed and that you don’t have to do extra work after you file. The keys are to double check all of your work and if you’re not sure of a number or name, compare it to official paperwork before submitting.

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Whether you’re a student traveling on Spring Break or you’re someone who just needs a break from the cold temperatures of a long winter, March is the perfect month for a getaway. Many shy away because they feel stuck between traveling well and staying on-budget. Traveling in style doesn’t have to be costly if you use a few tricks. We’ve got some ways you can save money and enjoy your vacation, sans the worry of blowing your budget.

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Do you prefer brick and mortar or online lending?

Brick and Mortar vs. Online Lending-What do you prefer?

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions a person can make—and in all reality, there is no easy button. Finding the right home is a daunting task! Whether you are in the process of buying currently or have purchased a home in the past, the mountain of paperwork may still be haunting you.
So what is the new trend in the home buying process?

Online applications!
As of 2016, the online lending community made a surge! It makes sense, as somehow our lives are becoming more and more busy with work, kids, etc.
Supposedly the shift in trends directly correlates to the smart phone savvy millennial home-buyers. As a millennial myself, I feel everything is based off of accessibility, but I still want the personal touch when I look into buying the largest physical asset/debt I take on. Maybe I am in the minority here? As we continue to see a shift in the way social media and marketing evolves it is pertinent to appeal to the masses, but is the mortgage process one that you want to make via an online lending company or a brick and mortar lender?

Let’s discuss a little further here.

Brick and Mortar:

The phrase, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it comes to mind. Remember all that paperwork mentioned before? This is where it comes into play now. Apparently, the mounds of paperwork is just too much. It makes sense! You have to bring W2’s, pay stubs, bank statements, tax returns and profit loss statements in to the lender. The same goes for your spouse or co-borrower that is on the loan as well. But on the flip side of that, you have someone to walk you through the entire process and someone you can rely on for questions and feedback. Person to person interaction is irreplaceable and because everything is now online,  I am even more interested in more of the face to face human interaction.

Online mortgage lenders typically are licensed in several states. This is very appealing! Most of these companies are not affiliated with a bank or are non-bank lending institutions. In turn, they aren’t held to the same federal oversight that a bank is so the process can be sped up, another appealing aspect!

Online lenders reduce that timely documentation headache discussed previously. It would seem with the online lending process, the turn around closing time is quicker too. As with brick and mortar mortgages, online lenders also have varying fee structures. Shop around and compare rate quotes when you are working with online lending. Remember, cheaper is not always better.

All in all, the consumer wins! Online lending has made the process quick and easy for the consumer, and brick and mortar companies are allowing for a good mix of face to face and easy access online for their borrowers as well. As always, it is up to the consumer on their own preference of how this transaction works out. What would you prefer?

A Note From The Author:The opinions you read here come from our editorial team. Our content is accurate to the best of our knowledge when we initially post it.

Article by Breana Washington

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A Crewe-based manufacturer of wound care products has been recognised for its excellence in innovation with a major national award.

Medtrade Products Limited was awarded the HGF Innovation Award at the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards.

Medtrade develops and manufactures unique and innovative health products for the wound care market and was presented the innovation award for its unique Celox Rapid Gauze - a new haemostatic bandage used in traumatic injuries.

The gauze stops the most severe bleeding after only 60 seconds of pressure and takes around 30 seconds to pack into a deep wound. It is designed for emergency services such as ambulance paramedics as well as police forces and military medics.

The Medilink UK Awards, this year held at the Med-Tech Innovation Expo, at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, is an annual event that celebrates cutting edge technologies, outstanding business achievements and international successes across the UK’s Life Sciences sector.

Winners from five categories – Start-up, Innovation, Partnership with the NHS, Export Achievement and Outstanding Achievement - were honoured at the prestigious event.

The nominees for the awards were derived from the regional awards which were selected by Medilink’s network across the UK – with Medtrade winning the Medilink North West Award in December last year.

The Awards was hosted at the end of the first day of the exhibition, as part of the Medical Device Manufacturing Conference, with leading professionals from the Life Sciences sector, UK government, research institutes and overseas organisations in attendance.

Gary Stapleton, Medilink UK’s new chairman and business director of 3M Health Care Business Group, West Europe, said: “We are proud to celebrate the considerable achievements of companies who have continued to push the boundaries of healthcare innovation for the benefit of business, healthcare systems and most importantly the patient.

“I would like to extend a massive congratulations to all of our winners and shortlisted companies. Their achievements should give us great encouragement for the future of our industry.”


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Criminal justice resources staffing and workloads: An initial assessment

Richard Garside and Nick Groombridge
Thursday, 4 December, 2008

This initial assessment of criminal justice resources, staffing and workloads was carried out during October and November 2008 by the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies for a group of professional bodies and trade unions representing those who work in the criminal justice system. Those bodies are: Napo, the professional organisation and trade union for probation officers; POA, the union for prison officers; PCS, the union for a variety of staff in the justice sector; UNISON, representing a wide variety of police and probation staff and the Police Federation, representing the professional interests of police officers up to the rank of Chief Inspector. The authors received helpful advice and guidance from a number of representatives of these organisations. However, the research and analysis was carried out independently of these bodies. The analysis and conclusions remain those of the authors alone.

Following a number of years of significant budget increases across the criminal justice system, the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review signalled a period of much tighter departmental budgets. Press reports in October 2008 suggested that the Ministry of Justice was facing a real terms cut in its budget of 1.7 per cent between 2008-2009 and 2010-2011. The Ministry was reported to be drawing up plans to save £900 million over that period, with nearly 10,000 jobs going across the various criminal justice agencies. The 2008 pre-budget report, which was published just as this initial assessment was being finalised, does not appear to alter this picture in any significant manner.

The aim of this initial assessment is to provide a short retrospective analysis of key current data relating to budgets, staffing and workloads in the criminal justice system, particularly in relation to prison, probation, the police and the courts. The assessment is intended to highlight changes to the criminal justice system from 2001 to 2007. The assessment draws on work carried out by the Centre over recent years; in particular:

In addition, the authors have reviewed official data and recent reports from a variety of governmental and other sources, which will be referenced during the course of this assessment.


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BENEFITING: The Grassroot Project

ORGANIZER: The Grassroot Project

EVENT DATE: Oct 27, 2013

Justin Lofton

EVENT DATE: OCT 27, 2013

The Grassroot Project is raising awareness and money for our cause through the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. on October 27, 2013. This year we're making it easier than ever to let all of our runners, volunteers, and supporters get involved and help make a difference by partnering with CrowdRise.

To Register for Team Grassroots, click the team page and then the big "Join" button*.

To Donate just click the big "Donate" button and choose the runner you want to donate to**.

How it works:

All participants must commit to raising $1,000 to be part of our team. The good news is that within this $1,000, we are covering your registration fee, race t-shirt, race-medal, race expo, and post-race festivities. You do not have to pay the standard MCM registration fee if you commit to joining (and fundraising for) Team Grassroots!

Additional incentives and prizes such as your DC hotel room, airline gift card, and more can be earned by achieving other fundraising goals!

Once you sign up on CrowdRise, Mackenzie Jones (GWU Lacrosse player and Grassroots Coach) will send you an email confirming your place on our team.

She'll serve as your coach and assist you with both your marathon training AND your fundraising to help ensure that you reach all your goals. Don’t be nervous – you WILL succeed at completing the race AND raising the funds to help more young people in DC live health, positive, HIV-free lives!

The only catch? Sign up fast - we only have 25 total spaces on our team!

*Note: If you would like to register for Team Grassroots, please register here (and NOT on the Marine Corps Marathon website). If you have already registered on the MCM website, please contact us and we will convert your registration to a charity runner spot with Team Grassroots.

**You may also donate by check. Please contact Mackenzie Jones at mackenzie@GrassrootProject.org for details.

The Team: $18,866 TOTAL RAISED SO FAR

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613% Raised of $1,000 Goal

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Camille Pissarro painted "Morning Sunlight on the Snow" in 1895.

This work depicts a winter landscape en the French village of Eragny. The inspiration of this town, with its tranquil rural surroundings, is seen in a large portion of Pissarro's work, and offered the painter a wide variety of country landscapes and distinctive lighting in each season of the year.

This painting is currently displayed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, United States.
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Author: Camille Pissarro
Style: Impressionism
Theme: Snowy landscape
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Medium: Oil on canvas
Year: 1895
Original size: 82,3 x 61,6 cm.
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Click here to join our email list (i.e., The View From Crystal Lakes, CLRRA Newsletters, winter updates, etc.).  The email addresses are used only for this group email and are not provided to any other entity.

CLRRA Board of Directors Monthly E-Newsletter
November 2018

CLRRA is phasing out Fishing punch cards. Please turn them into the Office for conversion to fishing passes no later than May 31, 2019

President's Report

Subdivision Status

We have had lots of activity for the past ten months and while we are making progress, there have been issues that affect levels of service.  Overall, I have never seen this amount of activity in Crystal Lakes.  The demand for various services impacts our staff significantly, for instance: plugged sewer lines, broken sewer lines, electrical supply issues, phone contractor changes, not enough road base, equipment repairs, various violations, repairs, remodeling outdated facilities, demands from renters which are not the association's responsibility to serve and also impact increased road use, illegal ATVs, and fishing violations, easement ongoing issues, foreclosures for properties that have not paid their dues, and a   significant amount of time and effort to separate the two associations.  All this has been done with reduce staffing levels and reduced funding.

We have reduced expenses as far as we can; unfortunately, without a dues increase; Crystal Lakes will have to reduce services further.  The average that we pay for all of the services we enjoy in Crystal Lakes - fishing, road maintenance, snow removal, trash service, and community facilities is about $40 per month, which is the average monthly trash collection bill in town.

Please keep in mind that dues are the primary revenue source for Crystal Lakes.  We have not started the budget process yet for the next fiscal year but we will in the next 30 days.  In the near future, we will know how much of an increase is needed.

Board of Director Positions

There will be open position(s) on the Board of Directors the next fiscal year, please look for the application information at the end of January.

Mitigation Grant

The mitigation grantor has finished what he can do, there have been significant access problems along with rock formations and very steep terrain which has limited the acreage that could be done.  Contractors will be restoring additional access and landing areas prior to closing out the grant.

Remodel Project Update 10/28/2018

The demolition has started in the basement of the Wapiti Center.  At the Maintenance Shop, the underground plumbing has been installed, the grading is complete for the concrete and the over-framing is done on the roof.  The work for this next week includes, the concrete crew working on Saturday to pour the concrete valley pan on Monday.  Concrete crew is scheduled to be onsite for the remainder of the week.  Also, there is a plumbing inspection scheduled for Monday, then the plumbing will be backfilled, electrician will finish the electrical repairs to the underground circuit at the Maintenance building, roofers are scheduled to be onsite Tuesday, saw cutting of concrete will take place on Monday, demolition will finish in the basement by the middle of the week.

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Trailer End of the Season Reminder

Summer is gone and everyone should be prepping their trailers for the winter.  For those who have trailers on their unimproved lots (No House), you should be moving your camping trailer or motor home off the mountain now.  Please also remember that motor type vehicles on unimproved lots can't be stored on your lot either in the open.  Boat with trailer, utility trailers, cargo trailers and ATV/UTV trailers may stay on your property.  Boats, canoes & other water craft items may also remain on your property properly stored and out of sight if possible.  Just another reminder, there is a fine imposed for this violation.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Trash Compactor Update

We continue to have issues with our trash compactor. The motor has been replaced but we are now waiting for the electricity hookup that has been disrupted due to construction activity at the shop. I honestly can't understand where all the trash is coming from. The roll-off has been in place for less than a week and it's already over full and this isn't even the busy season. Please limit your use of any of the trash facilities to household trash only. We shouldn't be finding carpet, bags of pine needles or construction debris mixed in with the other trash. Your cooperation is appreciated.

CLRRA 2019-2020 Budget Discussion

As of this writing our current Crystal Lakes Road and Recreation budget for 2018-2019 is not too far off the predictions that were made at the beginning of the budget year and presented to the CLRRA membership at the June 2018 Annual Meeting. Among many other things we have implemented a preventative maintenance program for our equipment which provides for better maintenance which reduces unnecessary wear, which extends the current life of the equipment and further reduces premature/early replacement. Another challenge that we have experienced concerning our roads is the ongoing number of ruts and pot holes that have occurred due to increased utilization of our roadways and the insufficient availability of adequate road base material. That insufficiency is in part due to the lack of adequate funding to purchase the amounts needed because our association is not fully funded.

While road base is a relatively low cost material, the cost of delivery to Crystal Lakes is about five times the cost of the material itself. CLRRA purchased approximately 2000 tons of road base last year at a cost of almost $50,000.  This year we purchased 1720 tons for the same cost. We do not foresee any change in this trend so our costs will continue to increase every year. Our Road Supervisor has provided the Board with an estimation that we should be budgeting for the purchase of 4000-6000 tons of road base every year for the ongoing maintenance of our roadways and to address several of the outlying roads that need additional attention.

Our intention is to educate our property owner's as to the true cost of maintaining the services we currently offer. We all love our mountain community and would like to see it move forward and thrive. We are no longer the small hidden gem in the mountains and as a result we see many, many increased demands for service.

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Ashton Ridley is the Manager of Multicultural Affairs at the College of Southern Nevada. In his that role he is responsible for conceptualizing, planning and executing day-to-day programming designed to promote diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness within the college. He also oversees the diversity-related activities of internal college committees that recognize military and veterans, LGBTQ, DACA, first generation, international, and multicultural students.

Previously Mr. Ridley was the assistant program coordinator, information technology manager, and membership coordinator for public radio KCEP 88.1 FM. In these various positions, he coordinated and oversaw public service events, managed computer systems, and taught and implemented proper broadcasting strategies and techniques to staff.

Mr. Ridley also organized and managed the Bob Bailey Internship Program that offers high school and college students an opportunity to receive hands-on training in radio broadcasting and communications over the course of the year. Between June 2000 and April 2015, he trained more than 350 interns in the field of radio broadcasting.

He is an active member of the Las Vegas Urban League Young Professionals, National Association of Broadcasters, Broadcast Education Association, State of Nevada Council of Black American Affairs, and the Finance and Compliance Officer for the National Eyelash Education and Safety Association (NEESA).

A native of Harvey, Illinois, he understands the importance of hard work, proper ethics and the right amount of dedication that it takes to manage and get the job done.

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    • University of Nevada Las Vegas - M.A. Public Administration
    • University of Nevada Las Vegas - B.A. Communications Studies
    • University of Nevada Las Vegas - B.S. Workforce Education
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Marcus Hamilton Wins the 2008 Contender World Championships

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Congratulations to Marcus Hamilton on winning back to back World Contender Championships in Canada last week. Marcus was using CST’s contender mast, which he has had for the last 4 years. Not only has his skill and consistency shone through, but the durability and longevity of the CST mast has once again proven it’s value.

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Fourth Annual Automobile Show to be Held at Junior Republic
Posted 08/12/2016 04:48PM

        Litchfield – On Sunday, October 9, the Valley Collector Car Club (VCCC), and the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club (LHHAC) will collaborate with the Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) in presenting the Fourth Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show.  This event will be held on the Junior Republic’s Litchfield Campus on Route 63, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with gates opening at 8:00 AM for exhibitors.  The rain date for the event is Sunday, October 16.  Union Savings Bank is the event’s Concours Sponsor and FM 97.3 WZBG is the Media Sponsor.  This event is suitable for the entire family and a variety of activities are planned for young children, including face and pumpkin painting, a scavenger hunt, farm tours and hay rides.  All proceeds from the show will benefit the Connecticut Junior Republic.

        Joseph Greco, Chair of the Steering Committee for the Cars for Kids Automobile Show and Treasurer of the CJR Board of Directors, expressed optimism about the success of this year’s benefit.  “Last year, with the help of some very special friends, including Union Savings Bank and FM 97.3 WZBG, local automobile dealers and businesses, and our sponsoring car clubs, we raised approximately $25,000 in net proceeds,” he reported.  Mr. Greco cited over 300 exhibitors, nearly 800 spectators and a loyal corps of more than 100 CJR volunteers, students and staff as important contributors to the success of the 2015 event.  “We are very pleased that the 2016 car show is off to such a strong start,” he continued, “and hope that it will meet or exceed last year’s success in terms of participation and funds raised.”  Mr. Greco indicated that additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

        Both the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club and the Valley Collector Car Club are non-profit groups dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of classic automobiles and to supporting charities in the community.

        “We welcome antiques, ‘muscle cars,’ trucks, custom cars and street rods, and hope to have 350 exhibitors this year,” said Glenn Royals, President of the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club.  “We also appreciate the support we are receiving from businesses and organizations in the community and hope this show is an increasingly significant fundraiser and vehicle for showcasing the important work of the Junior Republic.”

        According to CJR Executive Director Daniel Rezende, the Cars for Kids Automobile Show is eagerly anticipated by students from several of CJR’s program locations.  “Boys and girls from our Torrington and Waterbury Programs will be helping out, along with students from our Litchfield residential programs and the Cable Academic and Vocational Education Center,” he noted.  “Our young people enjoy being a part of this event and will help prepare and serve lunch, provide tours and assist with other parts of the show,” he said.

        Exhibitor bags will be provided for the first 200 show car registrants.  The first 100 exhibitors to register will also receive a dashboard plaque.  Automobile entries are $10 per car.  Nearly 25 trophies and awards will be presented at 2:30 P.M.  Spectators are welcome and admission is $5 per car.  Overflow parking will be located at the Goshen Fairgrounds, courtesy of the Goshen Agricultural Society.  Free shuttle service will be provided to the car show.

      A variety of breakfast items and a luncheon consisting of a choice of a pulled pork or barbeque chicken breast sandwich plate will be served in CJR’s D’Assern Dining Room.  A Food Court will offer a variety of foods to “eat on the go,” including hot dogs, hamburgers, kielbasa, popcorn, cotton candy, pretzels and ice cream sandwiches.  The Litchfield Aid of CJR will offer home-baked cakes, cookies and other delicious items at its Bake Sale.

        Founded in 1904, the Junior Republic provides care, treatment, education and family support for at-risk, special needs and troubled young people so they can become productive and fulfilled members of their homes, schools and communities.  Approximately 1,800 boys and girls are served annually in 11 locations throughout Connecticut.

        More than 100 young men are helped annually through three residential programs on CJR’s Litchfield campus.  Regular, special, vocational and alternative education programs are also provided here for boys from across Connecticut at CJR’s Cable Academic and Vocational Education Center.  Enhancement, transition and related services are also provided.

        CJR provides additional residential services for boys at its group home in Winchester and short-term, residential crisis intervention for girls at its CARE Community Residential Program in Waterbury.  A broad spectrum of prevention, early intervention, family support, and intensive home-based services, and aftercare programs are provided for boys and girls through CJR’s locations in Danbury, East Hartford, Manchester, Meriden, New Haven, New Britain (two sites), Torrington and Waterbury.  Behavioral and mental health services are provided in Litchfield and most of the above community locations, as well.

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Thompson Is The King Of The Hill

Chris Thompson didn’t have a particular plan going into Thursday’s Manchester Road Race.

But before he started, he got some advice from four-time winner and former course record holder John Treacy, who was this year’s honorary race chairman with his brother Ray.

“He said, ‘Push up the hill,’ and I didn’t think anything of it, but it must have got into my head,” said Thompson, a 2012 British Olympian from Hampshire, England. “About 400 [meters] in, it entered my head. Push up the hill.”

So Thompson did, leading the race through the first mile in 4:18 and the second, up the punishing Highland Street hill, in 4:58. He crested the top in the lead, winning the King of the Hill competition and a $1,000 bonus.

Thompson ended up finishing third, 2 seconds behind Paul Chelimo, who outkicked him on Main Street to win the 4.748-mile race in 21:32.

“When they got to the [top of the hill], I was like, ‘Man, Chris, there is no way you’re going to win the whole thing,’” Chelimo said, laughing. “We’ve got to share, you know? If I was going to get the King of the Hill, I would probably be nice and let him win the whole thing. But now since he got the King of the Hill, I was like, ‘I’ve got to get the bigger share now.’”

Molly Huddle, who finished second among the women, one second behind Buze Diriba, was the Queen of the Hill. Both women broke the course record, with Diriba winning in 23:57.

Thompson had a front-row view of the wild sprint to the finish last year between Ben True and Leonard Korir but wasn’t really involved in it and finished third. This year, he was a participant.

“Last year, no one got a gap,” Thompson said. “I just anticipated whoever was in the front would set the pace and we would sit on it. I was a little shocked no one went. I didn’t feel tired, so I kept going. Once you’ve done it, your game plan is set. There’s no going back. You’ve got to keep pushing. Even if one catches me, there’s still the rest of the field you’ve got to keep off.

“Once I got to the top, I thought, ‘I will not forgive myself if I’m not with the lead group coming round the last bend.’”

He was, with Kirubel Erassa, who finished second, and Chelimo.

“When we came around the last bend, still, with 400 or even 300 to go, I thought, ‘I’ve got a gear. I just don’t know if it’s enough,’” Thompson said. “They just had that little bit less fatigue in there. That was possibly because I worked a little too hard up the hill.

“I don’t regret anything. I ran as honest and hard as I could. I’m pleased with third again. Second would have been nice. Winning it would have been lovely. But what can you do?”

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Jeff Fooshee is from Tennessee and on Monday morning he was missing his Southern home.

"I don't know how, ya'll live up here," said Fooshee, one of several truckers marooned at the Pilot Travel Center in Milford. He arrived Sunday night at 8 p.m.

"I hit it yesterday on the Jersey line," he said of the snow that hung over his rig all the way into Connecticut. He said visibility was near zero at times. He knew there would be space in Milford, where there are 150 slots for truckers.

Fooshee, a friendly man in a gray hoodie and University of Tennessee hat, drew laughs when he revealed his pick up was in "downtown Boston."

No one believes Boston streets will be open any time soon and Fooshee said his customer wasn't even answering the phone.

And that's what it was like at Pilot Monday morning. Truckers who rode the storm out in this little oasis awaiting to hear if they could move forward to pick up or drop off loads.

"It's what truck stops are," said Mike Edgington of California. He picked up a load of yogurt in New Hampshire Sunday that he hopes to deliver to Virginia soon.

He said it was slow going all the way down to Milford when he got in at 2 a.m. this morning.

"It was heavy traffic," he said. "Must have been everybody going home from the holidays."

Deb Giaquinto said the only way Pilot wouldn't be open is if it lost power.

The store and Wendy's Restaurant served as not only a place for truckers to rest, but also people trying to drive back from the holidays and for snowplow operators looking for a cup of coffee and some food as they rested up from long hours.

Like other parts of the region, she said, people were helping each other out. On her way in, her car got stuck in a drift and five plow drivers pushed her into the parking lot.


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25 Things You Didn’t Know About Me (Amanda)

Today we are going to share Amanda’s “25 Things You Didn’t Know About Me.” We wanted to create these post’s so our followers can get to know us on a peronal level and so we can share more of our lives with you!

1. I’m happiest when… 1) I’m sitting at home in a clean house and can relax and enjoy a book 2) Outdoors hiking, climbing, biking 3) with my family and friends

2. I can fall asleep almost anywhere …Especially if … I have a pillow or a blanket

3. I’ve always wanted to… Ride a horse!!

4. My family and I… bond around food, my mom is a great cook and she loves having people over. We have dinner at least once a week!

5. I was a terrible… Singer… still am but I do wish I could sing

6. My first job was… teaching kids how to skate

7. I could probably eat salt and vinegar chips everyday.

8. I stole… a plastic dollar store ring by accident, I got so upset and ran back to return it

9. I was born on the same day as… no one in my family but my cousin and I are a day apart

10. My all-time favorite film is… If I had to pick one… it would be Gone Girl or a scary movie series like Sinister

11. I do a pretty mean… old woman impression

12. I’m still mad… I didn’t study abroad

13. My favorite thing to do when I have time is… workout and clean! I am a clean freak but I love doing it haha it’s relaxing

14. I always knew I wanted… to work in a fast paced environment

15. I’m not afraid to… travel the world alone

16. I make the best… apple pie, or so my grandpa says 🙂

17. I have almost no… excess products in my house, I always wait till something runs out before buying a new one. It’s a blessing and curse haha

18. I always cry when… I never cry… If I cry, you know something is wrong haha

19. I’m (now) a event coordinator , but I used to work in Oil & Gas for two and a half years

20. I spent 10 years… figure skating!! I quit in grade 12 to focus on school and university

21. I wish my superpower was… teleportation, I feel like I would get so much done that way haha and travel all over the world without paying for flights 🙂

22. At 5, I was deeply in love with Groovy Girls and Doing anything my brother was

23. I believe if everyone smiled and spoke to strangers more often, the world would be a better place.

24. I can’t stand… when people chew with their mouths open… don’t get me started!!

25. Whenever Queer Eye  is on, I’ll watch it.

So that’s a little bit more about me 🙂 Stay tuned for Michelle’s post!!

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Adding Curb Appeal with Simple DIY Landscaping

The Curbly House has come a long way since we bought it two years ago. From major construction to a whirlwind makeover with the ever-talented Emily Henderson, the interior of the house has been showered with love. But, the outside, not so much.

This spring, we committed ourselves to begin the process of prettying up the outside of our house and creating some much needed curb appeal. While we have a long road ahead that includes having the house painted, a new sidewalk, and new lighting - we wanted to start with the yard, because it's been neglected for decades.

Here's a look at the front yard months after we closed on the house:

Aside from a major shrub trim, nothing has changed. In fact, things may have even gotten worse. The patchy lawn seems to be balding at a rapid pace, the weeds are having a heyday, and there is nary a flower in sight.

After much thought and planning, we decided to do a DIY mini-yard makeover with these goals in mind:

  1. Repair the lawn, making it more lush.
  2. Extend the garden on the left side of the house to create more visual interest and bring in some much needed texture and color.
  3. Replant the garden on the right side of the house.
  4. Add a planted border to the walkway.
  5. Plant the window box (which up until last week was covered in shingles).
  6. Replace the concrete planters (they don't drain) with something more colorful.

Although this was a "mini" makeover to us, the goals felt pretty lofty for our inexperienced gardener genes (we have a hard time keeping succulents alive). We knew we'd need the help of some heavy-duty equipment to get this job done and settled on renting a slit seeder to reseed the lawn. We also rented a sod kicker and rototiller to dig up our new garden area, and a power edger to clean up the lawn's craggy edges. Renting equipment is a great way to save money, and the amazing thing is, you can rent just about everything under the sun. For a list of rental companies in your area, visit RentalHQ.

Operating machinery like this takes some practice, and we got some great tips from our local Reddy Rents. Watching this slit seeder tutorial and this rototiller how-to helped us learn what to expect from the equipment.

Slit Seeding

The slit seeder was a bit of a beast to operate, simply because it's heavy and it's not self propelled. So, pushing it and turning it between passes is a bear. You want to be sure you make two complete passes over your lawn when you slit seed to ensure full coverage. Although the machine took a little muscle to operate, a week after using it, our lawn is looking better than ever.

Sod Kicking and Rototilling

When it came time to build out the garden to the left of our entrance, we used a sod kicker to define the perimeter of the garden bed, and then ran it in strips until all the grass was removed. Then we tilled the soil to help prepare it for new plants.

After rototilling the area, we edged it with composite plastic edging and covered the garden area with landscape fabric. We then planted the area using a variety of perennials. Because we live in a USDA Hardiness Zone 4 area, we spent a lot of time looking into the best plants to place in our part-sun, part-shade front lawn. We found a great resource on Zone 4 friendly perennials through the University of MN's Extension program.

We also visited the University's test garden and snapped a few photos for our idea book. Visiting an arboretum or garden site like this is helpful when planning your garden because all of the plants are labeled, and you get inspired to combine plants in beautiful ways.

We focused on planting perennials that would be visually interesting through all seasons, and carefully chose the following plants:

Flanking the walk:

  • Catmint
  • Sedum

  • Honeysuckle
  • Forsythia

Side Gardens:

  • Peonies
  • Foamy Bells
  • Coralbells
  • Sedum
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Japanese Painted Ferns
  • Bleeding Hearts
  • Daylilies

Flower Box and Planters:

  • Snapdragons
  • Lobularias
  • Dusty Miller
  • Geraniums
  • Verbena
  • Asparagus
  • Ornamental Grass

As we mentioned above, our concrete planters had drainage problems, and although they were lovely, their grey coloring wasn't doing our entrance any favors. We added drainage to one of them and placed it in our garden, and replaced the set with deep blue ceramic planters.

In addition to planting, we recycled limestone slabs leftover from our house remodel and used them as stepping stones in the garden. We also replaced the willy-nilly, damaged concrete slabs that flanked our boulevard steps with smaller limestone slabs and sedum.

Though it's still early in the season and the yard needs some time to come into it's own, this project made a dramatic impact on our house's curb appeal.

We'll continue adding new plants, but want to live with the new landscaping for a little while before we add to our work. We'll update this post with photographs later in the season as we watch our garden grow.

What's the best tool you've rented in your DIY landscaping adventures? What are your favorite landscaping plants? Tell me all about it in the comments below!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of American Rental Association. The opinions and text are all mine.

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bruno on Jun 05, 2014:

Thanks Tammy! We're loving it.

Tammy on Jun 03, 2014:

Great work! You have got to be thrilled to finally get started on the outside! Curb appeal is such satisfying work! Congrats!!!

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Enterprise Information Systems Committee Minutes
September 21, 2015
9:00-10:30 am, Bouillon 211

Committee Members Present: Steve DeSoer, Chris Schedler, Jesse Days, Kristi Glasgall, Gene Shoda, Joel Klucking, Fen Wang, Staci Sleigh-Layman, Melanie Palm, Mike Moon
Others Present: Jill Hernandez, Greg Harvill, Chris Pratz, Ginger McIntosh, Charlene Bane, Sue Noce, Covina Dunnihoo

Business Case(s):

  • PeopleSoft Upgrade – Jill Hernandez
    • Bundle of upgrades, 4 total. Campus Solution 9.2, PeopleTools 8.55, Oracle DB,
    • Funds being requested for next FY.
    • 1 year project vs. 3 year.
    • Using a Lab upgrade vs. in house staff.
    • 4 different options to complete the upgrade.
    • Cost for light consultant approach is incorrect in BC, correct # $678,496.00
    • Moderate consultant approach is how they would like to take on this project.
    • Cost concern: we know more, but not sure we know all. What is the impact on our services?
    • Should we be looking at bringing the expertise in? We could, but because it is only every 2-3 years we would not have work for them between those upgrades.
    • Resource chart is based on the recommended Moderate Consultant approach.
    • Gene motions to move this forward and send it on to George and the Cabinet.
    • Discussed other options to Oracle/PeopleSoft.
    • This will be moved forward to Cabinet.
  • Cellular Services Consolidation – Greg Harvill
    • Addresses cost savings and records retention.
    • Grown organically, let staff choose what they wanted and we lost the opportunity to decrease cost.
    • Problem with retaining text messaging used for CWU work.
    • This is a compliance issue that they are just catching up to with SMS/Text messaging.
    • Recommending to go with Verizon based on cost, and purchase a system “Tiger Text” to track and use an app while texting.
    • If approved, move forward, start and RFP and engage Verizon. They will send staff on site with a Verizon “booth” for staff and faculty. Provides an opportunity for the University to update, upgrade and really decide what they think is needed.
    • Could be done with initial project by Jan/Feb.
    • Issues: Verizon is lowest, but only by about $4000 (most are on AT&T). Text capture system has holes, so even if we invest in Tiger Text there is the human factor to consider.
    • What do you think is the best enterprise solution? Consolidating to one bill and providing options for a couple different types of phones.
    • What are our sister institutions doing? They are struggling as well.
    • What would it take to get a mobile device management system? A couple hundred thousand dollars.
    • The reality is we will not catch up to this, so it is a matter of the risk that the university is willing to take.
    • There is the suggestion that we are talking about 2 different things. Right now we need to take action on the cell phone piece. We need to look further into the text message piece.
    • Recommended to move forward with AT&T and pick up the pieces that we can along the way.
    • Greg will work on putting together a policy and procedure for texting retention with Toni Burvee.
  • ePerformance – HR Team: Charlene Bane, Ginger McIntosh, Sue Noce
    • Charlene presented the ePerformance BC.
    • This would reduce paper use, expedite performance development process, and allow the university to better track and utilize performance reports.
    • Our current funding ability is $150,000, Jill is working with Oracle to make this cost a reality.
    • Is there a way to get this and the other BC in front of the Cabinet? Yes.
    • Timeline on the implementation is on page 7.
    • Clarification on the cost after the first $126,000 cost.

Discussion Topic:

  • Account Naming Standard Change
    • Greg Harvill shared this update.
    • Changing the way we name network accounts, again.
    • Proposed: Username [first initial][Last name][last 4 ID], Email []
    • What about hyphens? Greg will find out more that.
    • We will do this moving forward, not changing back.
    • Steve suggested that we do move everyone, if staff/faculty sign up they will get new cards with the new email on it.
    • With approval they were going to start in a week.
    • They will provide a plan on change management.

  • ATAC - (5 min)
    • A couple items emailed out.
    • Update on etext books task force also emailed out.
    • MediaAmp will be on side 10/5, they can come do a presentation. Contact Chris to get this on the agenda.
  • BTAC - (5 min)
    • 3 solution requests that were minor.

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