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Update 4:05 p.m.: North Penn Volunteer Fire Company Chief Chris Park reported that no residents or firefighters were injured at the scene today.
"We just started our investigation," said Park. "There were reports of electric popping."
Park said that one woman and two girls were inside the home, when they heard a "popping" sound. They went outside to find the house was on fire. There was heavy smoke in the front section of the home, as well as along a side wall.
Six residents of the Liebel family live at 333 Washington Avenue, including two young girls and two young boys.
"The house has been completely damaged with fire, smoke and water," said Park.
Everybody that was home at the time were safely staying at the Hawkins-Brand household next door.
Firefighters at the scene have begun to wrap up their hoses to prevent freezing, but will stay at the home for the coming "several hours" to be sure all hot spots have been extinguished. Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lansdale inflated a heated rehab tent for firefighters or residents who needed a break from the cold in the driveway of a home across the street.
The fire took about 25 minutes, according to Park, to place under control from the department's time of arrival.
Neighbors of the home also reported hearing popping sounds, and saw the side of the home and the roof on fire.
"It was a full first-alarm fire," said Park, meaning that four fire engines and two ladder trucks were at the scene.
North Penn Vol. Fire Co. was assisted at the scene by Upper Gwynedd Fire Co., Towamencin Vol. Fire Co., Worcester Vol. Fire Dept., Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lansdale and North Wales Borough Police.
Patch reader and neighbor Kimberly Crouthamel Smith said she was home with her own daughter at the time of the fire.
"We saw the salt truck going down our road, and we like to look out to see the salt being poured on the road," she said. "I looked over and saw thin streams of smoke, and thought 'Why would people be barbecuing?'"
She said it took a moment to sink in.
"Then it clicked," said Smith. "You don't believe what you are seeing at first."
Smith said she had fears that the cats the family owned may not make it out. She said neighbors were calling back and forth to be sure all were safe.
"The two boys will be home from school soon," said Smith. "I hope they'll be alright when they see their house on fire."
Smith said it was a "close neighborhood" and that they'd help one another.
"Whatever they need, we'll help the family," she said.
She too saw electrical line problems.
"The electric lines were zinging and popping," said Smith.
North Wales resident Wendy McClure, of West Montgomery Avenue, said that neighbors banded together after a massive rowhome fire on her street on Jan. 5, 2006 displaced five families and killed one elderly woman.
"We are a very close-knit town," McClure said. "After the fire on West Montgomery Avenue, we started the North Wales Fire Relief Fund."
The fund was started by Larry Clever and McClure, who was a councilwoman at the time. North Wales Baptist Church and Commerce Bank also aided in establishment of the fund.
McClure said the fund was supported by a beef and beer and community donations. All in all, more than $5,000 was raised for families and was directly dispersed to them, she said.
The fund is dormant now, but that could change with the community's wishes.
"It doesn't mean we can't help the family anyhow," McClure said. "We'll see what their needs are. This community comes together to help out as best as they can."
McClure said the response of the first responders was "fabulous."
She said that, as an insurance agent, she has seen a lot of claims for house fires recently, due to issues with frozen pipes and malfunctioning heaters.
"I feel bad for the Liebel family," she said. "Their house is toasted."
Update 3:07 p.m. The fire has been declared under control, according to emergency radio reports.
The Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania said that it was responding to assist an estimated six people who were affected by the fire.
Update 2:58 p.m. According to neighbor Jacqueline Grimes, the house on the 300 block of Washington Street is home to the Liebel family. They have four children. Everyone is believed to have escaped the house safely.
Grimes said the fire started at about 2:00 p.m. and that most of the structure was engulfed within about 10 minutes.
Update 2:51 p.m.: The house appears to have been completely gutted by the fire.
Units from the Fire Department of Montgomery Township, Worcester Fire Company, North Penn Fire, and the Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lansdale are at the scene.
Update 2:40 p.m.: Reader Tracey Eckert reported on the Lansdale Patch Facebook page that a UPS driver alerted an elderly occupant of the home to the fire.
A column of smoke is reportedly visible from at least a half-mile away.
Update 2:36 p.m.: Firefighters have been ordered to evacuate the building. Radio reports described "heavy fire throughout" the dwelling.
Update 2:24 p.m.: The @MontcoAlerts account on Twitter reports that the source of the fire is an electrical box on the outside of a two-story dwelling.
Initial report below.
Patch is monitoring emergency radio reports of a building fire near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Swartley Street in North Wales.
Radio reports indicate heavy smoke at the scene, while some callers to 9-1-1 reportedly described one side of the building as "fully engulfed" in fire.
A number of police and fire units are already at the scene.
All occupants of the building have reportedly been evacuated.
A reporter is en route to the scene.
This is a developing story.


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It seems that Rafael Montero is unaware of his mid-rotation upside. Also, Brandon Nimmo rakes for Savannah while Cory Vaughn plays the role of Cory Vaughn.
MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reveals his 2013 Mets Top 20 Prospect Rankings
It's safe to say that this is a more promising overall group of minor league talent than the Mets have possessed in a long time.
It's Sterling Award time again and this year, it's encouraging that some of the system's most promising talents are also it's top performers.
On this date, Anthony Young said bye-bye to his record-setting losing streak, while the Mets bid farewell to Carlos Beltran.
Minor lg. spring training games begin today vs the Cardinals. The 3A & 2A teams stay in St. Lucie while the A-ball teams travel to Jupiter.— Mets Farm Report (@MetsFarmReport) March 17, 2012
The Triple-A Buffalo Bisons tied the Memphis Redbirds 1-1. LHP Mark Cohoon started and pitched three scoreless. RHP Dylan Owen followed with three more scoreless. RHP Collin McHugh and LHP Jack Leathersich also pitched in this one, apparently not as effectively. IF Wilmer Flores provided the offense with a solo HR. The Double-A Binghamton Mets won 9-3 over the Springfield Cardinals. RHP Zack Wheeler got the start allowing one unearned over 3 IP with 1 H, 3 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP. He was reportedly touching 97 mph and threw 33 of his 52 pitches for strikes (63%). OF Cory Vaughn and IF Travis Ozga hit back-to-back homers in the second; Ozga finished a triple shy of the cycle. RHP Domingo Tapia and LHP Angel Cuan got the starts for the two A-ball clubs in Jupiter.
Thoughts on one of prospect ranking season's most interesting Mets lists.
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By Sarah Hogsed
Register News Writer
"Come on brother, stay with me man!"
A man's voice frantically urging 26-year-old Matthew Richie to keep breathing and to stay alive were heard over and over on the 911 tape played Monday in Madison Circuit Court.
Denver Rearick, 29, was one of the people who rendered aid to Richie on Jan. 22, 2011, after the man had been shot in the face at a Waco home. However, Monday morning Rearick sat with his attorneys at the start of his trial on a charge of first-degree assault.
Rearick was arrested by the Kentucky State Police nearly four months after the incident. Although it was initially considered accidental by the KSP, a Madison grand jury found sufficient evidence to indict Rearick, alleging he acted in a reckless manner that led to Richie's life-threatening injury.
The KSP originally reported that Rearick and Richie were "twirling" guns while intoxicated, and Rearick's gun discharged. However, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Tom Smith presented a different scenario to the jury.
Rearick and Richie served in the U.S. Army and became close friends during a tour of duty in Iraq. During a get-together with other Army veterans, the two men began roughhousing. At some point, Rearick pulled Richie back over his knee, put the pistol in his mouth and it went off, Smith said.
Being drunk and playing with a loaded gun is something "no person ever, with any commonsense, would ever do," the prosecutor said.
However, defense attorney Michael Eubanks presented a different version of what happened. Statements from friends revealed that Rearick and Richie often behaved in a manner that was "very irresponsible and cavalier" with firearms, according to Eubanks.
The night of the shooting, Richie and Rearick went into the living room together while two other men stayed in the kitchen. Eubanks said Rearick had turned away from Richie in order to take his shirt off when he heard a gunshot. He turned to see Richie falling to the ground and bleeding from a gunshot wound to the face.
The injury to Richie was accidentally self-inflicted, Eubanks told the jury. Once the evidence is presented, "you'll agree with me that (the shooting) was unfortunate, but it was not criminal," the defense attorney said.
Testimony begins
Wendy Richie, Matthew Richie's mother, was the first prosecution witness to testify Monday. A resident of Lexington, the former teacher now stays at home to care for her son.
She testified that Rearick came to the hospital several times while Richie was being treated. Although Rearick initially told her he didn't know what happened, she later overheard him tell someone he had been twirling guns "like John Wayne" when Richie was shot.
After lunch, KSP Detective Edwin Botkin took the stand. He was one of the troopers who responded to the shooting.
Baechtold pressed Botkin about why an evidence log wasn't kept during the investigation. He also asked Botkin if he was aware that the lead investigator, Trooper Toney Allen, received a reprimand from his supervisor about his poor handling of the case.
Botkin said he requested a detective to take over the shooting investigation that night, but the request had been denied by his sergeant. So he, Allen and another trooper handled the investigation.
The guns found at the scene, including the revolver, were returned to Rearick just four days after the shooting, according to Baechtold. Botkin said he did not have knowledge about whether the guns underwent ballistics testing or were dusted for fingerprints or DNA evidence.
Baechtold asked Botkin why he requested a detective to come to the scene.
"We didn't know what kind of case we had," Botkin replied, stating there were conflicting stories, and the case was quickly becoming time-consuming.
Botkin also said he thought the incident was going to be a death investigation, noting he's witnessed people dying before and is familiar with the "signs and symptoms" of a person close to death.
"It appeared (Richie) was going to die," Botkin said.
The trial will resume this morning at 9 a.m. in Madison Circuit Court. It is expected to last about four days.
Sarah Hogsed can be reached at email@example.com or 624-6694.


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14583 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
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Dining Style:
Fine Dining
(408) 867-3110
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options:
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Californian, French
Executive Chef:
Josiah Slone
Dress Code:
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Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Please contact Khin Khin Slone at (408) 867-3110 or firstname.lastname@example.com for information on catering services.
Private Party Facilities:
Sent Sovi's intimate Wine Cellar is ideal for parties of 5-30. The Main Dining Room seats up to 60 guests comfortably. Outdoor patio receptions are available weather allowing. The Main Dining Room seats up to 55 guests comfortably.
Private Party Contact:
Khin Khin Slone (408) 867-3110
Special Events & Promotions:
Sent Sovi hosts winemaker or ingredient themed dinners each month. Go to www.sentsovi.com, our Facebook page or follow sentsovi on twitter to stay up to date
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Parking Details:
Street parking is available on Big Basin Way, same level as the restaurant. There is also a public parking lot located on 4th street behind the restaurant in the Victorian Village parking area. If you parked at the 4th street parking, the restaurant is located at the top of the stairs. If you are coming from Saratoga or 85 freeway turn right on 4th street and turn left into the parking lot. The stairs and the restaurant are located towards the back of the lot.
A word from Sent Sovi
Josiah and Khin Khin Slone create a warm, friendly, and comfortable food-focused environment at Sent Sovi – at once a destination for diners from the entire Bay Area and members of the local community. Chef Josiah works closely with local farmers, purveyors, and small local wineries to bring a
Californian influence to French cuisine in preparing seasonal and stylish wine friendly food. More than 20 wine selections are offered by the glass from their state of the art dispensing system. Guests can choose to pair them with a three or four course prix fixe menu, or six course Chef's or Vegetarian tasting menu. Copper wainscoting, hardwood floors, and a flower strewn outdoor patio, help create an intimate atmosphere in which to enjoy the experience.
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My wife and I went here for dinner
and while we both enjoyed our food, the service was quite bad. We sat for around 45 minutes after ordering before receiving our first course. When the server asked how our first course was we mentioned the wait time, but only received an "OK" -- I expected something more than that answer. I have to believe there was something going on with the waitstaff or in the kitchen that night. I certainly hope it's not the norm. For the price point of this restaurant, I expected exemplary service, but was very disappointed."
Dined on 7/26/2014
Chef is innovative and wine
superb! Nice choices on menu. We enjoyed the ambience and the fact that chef came out to talk to our table. It made the evening very special! We were not hurried at anytime throughout the evening and were able to enjoy everyone's company. The staff never felt intrusive and were very pleasant. I would definitely go back. We traveling over 2500 miles to take a special friend out and I am glad we chose this restaurant !"
Dined on 7/20/2014
A nice quiet restaurant with
attentive staff and a unique menu to add some adventure to your evening. The servers interjected enough to keep the night going (explain menu items, etc.) but did not feel in the way at all, we barely noticed them. The food was delicious and worth the price. Also, don't expect a quick in-and-out meal here, you're expected to take your time and savor each course as the flavors are carefully crafted."
Dined on 7/19/2014
The service was awesome! A bit
more expensive for what we all ordered, the food was presented nicely but a bit bland. Dessert was uniquely made but too much on the taste buds."
Dined on 7/19/2014
Delicious and creative food at
this charming little restaurant. Flat iron steak and duck were both wonderful. The wine list was pretty extensive, so it would have been nice to have a knowledgeable server to help us choose. Next time, would pass on the $10 cup of coffee."
Dined on 7/9/2014
The restaurant was accommodating
to special food allergies, which was appreciated. On the recommendation of the waiter I had the roasted pork loin. It was pork loin but not roasted, if it was roasted it was in a pan with a lot of liquid as the pork came to the table great and cooked medium-medium well. Very disappointing to pay $60 for a prix fix menu item and have the main course be prepared so poorly."
Dined on 6/27/2014
The food was well prepared, the
service was outstanding. I had the tasting menu and my wife ate a'la cart. Both were fine and well paced, but nothing spectacular or memorable. The wines by the glass were very expensive compared to other similar restaurants. We used to frequent Sent Sovi a lot (although much less nowadays compared to when Kinch was the chef). My only bone to pick is the very limited main course offering. On the other hand I really appreciated that the tasting menu has a vegetarian option on every dish, this is unusual and outstanding. If you used mainly (preferably exclusively) organic local ingredients, including grass fed organic beef and organic local free range chicken/eggs we would frequent Sent Sovi much more often."
Dined on 6/20/2014
In general the food was very good.
My appetizer of duck pate was very bland although the side dip helped ease that shortcoming. The pork tenderloin was tasty and melted in my mouth. My wife enjoyed the plum and sliced cucumber salad salad and the chef was very accommodating in allowing the rack of lamb to be included in the 3 course dinner. The broccolini unfortunately was served cold. Both of us enjoyed the chocolate (cake?, don't remember the exact term) dessert. The wine list was limited but with the server's help we found a Pinot that we both enjoyed. Service varied between slow and speedy but was knowledgeable and accommodating."
Dined on 6/14/2014
Food was delicious, service was
SPECTACULAR. Typically I find most restaurants bore you with the amuse bouche. The amuse bouche here was great-my taste buds were certainly amused! I love food (although not I'm not quite a 'foodie'), but haven't been excited about a restaurant like this in quite some time. Meal had a great/unique combinations of flavors...such as the Pear/bleu cheese crumble for dessert. Oh and the bread/rolls were out of this world. I look forward to returning to Sent Sovi soon!"
Dined on 5/31/2014
It's not just that this restaurant
is trying to be something that its not and never can be. And it's not just that the food is not that good, considering the price. It's that the food, while edible, is nothing special. When you leave this restaurant you feel ripped off and cheated. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone. The food is just plain weird and is not that good. Avoid "
Dined on 5/30/2014
We purchased a TravelZoo voucher
for the Six Courses Tasting Menu and somehow I missed the fine print saying valid Sunday-Friday. However, when I made the booking on OpenTable for a Saturday dinner, the system did not prompt for any voucher restriction. When we showed up and were told that their computer system does not support TravelZoo on Saturday, we were not happy at all."
Dined on 5/30/2014
We went on a special occasional.
Their wine selection and recommendations were excellent.food portions are just right and wonderfully presented. Great gem of a place. A bit pricey but good for special occasions. "
Dined on 5/28/2014
Sent Sovi is a great restaurant,
but it's expensive and the portions are small. But the quality is high. Although it's fine dining, I don't think it's a great value considering the very high prices. Yes, you can have some unique dishes. But the portions are very small. We needed three appetizers, three entrees, two desserts, and two glasses of wine each to make us feel like we had dinner. It's a small menu which is correct for a high quality dining experience. They had a pre fixe menu, and some of the items on that menu looked good, but they wouldn't let us order any dish from that menu if you were ordering from the other menu. It's a small menu. It's a very expensive restaurant. The least they could do is be more flexible. "
Dined on 5/25/2014
My husband and I celebrated our
anniversary again this year, after having a wonderful meal on a previous anniversary. This time we tried the Chef's Tasting Menu paired with wines. We loved that they let us split a pairing between us, as it was a work night and we didn't want to drink too much, but wanted to taste the wines. The staff surprised us by spelling in sauce happy anniversary on our dessert plate. The service and food was excellent the entire night."
Dined on 5/15/2014
This place has great food, no
dought, the few knocks I do have are the old and somewhat ratty decor, and the lack of knowledge that the staff has about the menu. At a restaurant of this quality they should know where all the food comes from and be able to tell the diner if the food is sourced from the wild or farm raised. Why not know as much about the food as you do the wine. that being said the staff are friendly and courteous"
Dined on 5/9/2014
Good, interesting food. What
was really nice, was that the food delivery was delayed and the staff gave a us a (large) complimentary bottle of apple cider. The restaurant made us feel that they were going a "step" beyond. "
Dined on 5/4/2014
We weren't up for a big meal, but
did want a fine dining experience. Lucked out with restaurant week 4-course special at Sent Sovi Wine Bar. The Cucumber/Fennel Soup & Vadouvan Rubbed Chicken were outstanding. The best part was the service - with Eric orchestrating the proceedings. He made us feel as special as we do, while dining on the main Sent Sovi side. "
Dined on 5/3/2014
Our daughter recommended us this
place on our anniversary last year. Since we love to come here on special ocassions. This place brought us back a fond memory when we were first met 40+ years ago back in our native country."
Dined on 5/2/2014
The service is the best along with
the food. The wine pairing is the best we ever experienced. The restaurant has and will be one of our favorites over the past 20+ years. "
Dined on 4/17/2014
Sent sovi is a real treat. No
details are overlooked, the water is chosen carefully, the veggies are grown on site, the coffee is perfectly selected, but it's not stuffy. It's a culinary experience not to be missed. Their are very few places left where the chef take such pride in creating each meal. Chef Josiah comes out to the tables to great his guest. The lates addition is their great wine bar and patio. Perfect for a quick meal or drinks before your meal. Can't wait to go back again."
Dined on 4/10/2014
... tradition, Josiah, seemingly
effortlessly, on a weekly or even nightly basis, creates new dishes on the fly, and using only the best meats, seafoods, and vegetables he can find. When I order the six course tasting option, I know I'm going to experience six dishes unlike anything I've ever tried before. While he's always been able to tailor dishes for any diner's food requirements, I was happy to see the vegetarian options explicitly called out on the menu now. Our experience for our 20th anniversary was amazing being able to try multiple wine pairings with each dish. And the personal touch of "Happy 20th Anniversary" chocolate script on the plates of our dessert course was an unexpected and welcome encore. Thank you, Josiah and staff!"
Dined on 4/9/2014
Each of the three times we've
eaten at Sent Sovi, it has been perfect. Their staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and the dishes are so inventive with wonderful ingredients."
Dined on 3/26/2014
You can always tell a restaurant's
caliber by how they handle requests or issues. We arrived late, and with a five year old - they seated us promptly and made us completely comfortable. Our daughter got her own unique fruit amuse bouche, and the chef whipped up some Parmesan and butter pasta that she gobbled up. That left us free to enjoy our own meals, which were outstanding. A flank steak that rivaled sirloin for tenderness but with the added flavor of flank, beautifully done. A pork tenderloin that was perfectly done, moist, complimented nicely by a hint of blueberry and a nut crust. Our server, Eric, got it just right - friendly, engaging, prompt without smothering. A lovely meal, and we will definitely be back!"
Dined on 3/15/2014
I took my partner to sent sovi for
his birthday. The waitress brought us champagne to start and paired our entire meal with awesome wine. We each had the three course meal which was amazing. Each course was expertly prepared and so flavorful. I had the fish special, the duck and cumquat salad for an appetizer, and For desert I went chocolate. This place is so good. I would choose it over many other five star restaurants in the Bay Area. Been to a lot of them, and this one is the hidden gem. Can't wait to go back and do it all over again."
Dined on 3/12/2014
The challenge with many vegetarian
tasting menus is that they are usually poor stepchildren to the standard omnivore's versions, often consisting primarily of the sides. Even though we have had amazing meals at Michelin-starred restaurants (Manresa, Masa, Dio Deka, Inn at Applewood, etc.), we always felt a bit that we were getting a second-class meal. Not so at Sent Sovi. Chef Slone's emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients naturally produces vegetable-centric plates. The changes that are required for the full vegetarian version are minimal. Of course none of that guarantees that it will be good, but it was! It was inventive, original, and bursting with flavor. The smoked egg dish and the amazing broth of the carrot soup were highlights."
Dined on 3/8/2014
Wife and I had an amazing 6 course
meal (actually 8 when you add the two complimentary courses). Food was amazing - not quite Manresa - but very close. My wife is a chef and she noted how pretty much every texture was covered by the chef. Everything was cooked to perfection and we couldn't finish our main course - but we did have just enough room for the dessert.. funny how that works. This restaurant is for foodies. - Do not go here if you are expecting Chili size portions - this is an experience not just a meal and expect to spend over 200 dollars for dinner and drinks. But each course is quite the culinary experience. Tracy our host was super friendly and caring. She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and welcome."
Dined on 3/5/2014
I was looking forward to an
intimate fine dinner with innovative locally sourced ingredients food creative and local but hit or miss. Most meat dishes over salted (and I have been accused of using salt for texture!), short on vegetables. Cured steelhead was nicely done however. service decent but not what you would expect for those prices. Functional but no flair or elegance, well below typical European mid range restaurant ambience copper sheathing around room gave a warm feel but the single large open room would be awkward if full. Fortunately only 3 parties there on a Wednesday night. summary overall it was fair but a poor value for the $200 tab for two including tips and drinks. innovative but just didn't hit the mark."
Dined on 2/19/2014
Great food and even better
service! Been there few times and never been disappointed. Food is wonderful and the staff makes you want to go back for more food."
Dined on 2/16/2014
They were either understaffed or
over booked last night for Valentine's Day. 830 reservation and by 1015 we had only still had our salad. We asked for our check and left before main entree. Quality of the food was good, but not exceptional and not quite worth the high price tag."
Dined on 2/14/2014
I found our dining experience was
just average considering the price, and service.. nothing too special. We waited about 10 minutes for our wine to reach our table. The courses were about 25 minutes between each interval, a little longer than anticipated and we got colder the longer the night went on..almost 4 hours..a bit long for our liking. Our server took my wine glass after I had almost finished with my wine without asking if I would like another glass. She did not ask if our meal was to our satisfaction or if there was anything we needed. Our meal was very tasty without any complaints. Thank You!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
We had a nice quiet dinner with
excellent food. Service was OK, but the waitress was slow to open the bottle of wine we brought with us AND they charged an unbelievable $35 corkage fee, the most I've ever paid at any restaurant, even at those in Beverly Hills. Make certain the restaurant owners see this review."
Dined on 2/13/2014
We have enjoyed the ambience at
Sent Sovi everytime we have been there (3-4 times). However, the food this time was less than perfect. The initial rolls we were offered were hard. Possibly because we were the first diners of the evening it seemed as if we were offered yesterday's rolls. My fish entree was undercooked (i. e. the center was raw). Rather a disappointing evening in comparison to past visits."
Dined on 2/12/2014
This restaurant has been around
for a while and it sort of shows around the edges as it tries to compete with the Michelin set with tasting menus and foam and wine pairings, but all that seems somewhat forced. The entrees and desserts we had with the 3 course set were superb, although the first courses were fairly standard nice but not special restaurant fare. The service was attentive and pleasant but not as polished or professional as much of the competition in this price range. A very good meal but we aren't eager to go back."
Dined on 2/8/2014
very disappointed in the food. Had
to send almost everything back even the dinner rolls! Paid for the drinks and left."
Dined on 1/28/2014
We've been coming to Sent Sovi for
many years to celebrate events. I received a confirmation call on the afternoon prior to our dinner reservation. Sent Sovi even mentioned that I indicated on my Open Table reservation that we would be celabrating a birthday. We're good to go, except someone dropped the ball, and the usual Sent Sovi birthday dessert didn't materialize. Another table did have a birthday celebration that my wife was expecting. We both felt uncomfortable asking the waiter what happened, but he beat us to the punch by delivering our check instead. On our way out the door I did mention our feelings, he was very apologetic, checked the 'computer', and offered us a cocktail (?). No thanks."
Dined on 1/10/2014
Wanted to go by the wine bar for
small plates, but there was a private party. We were seated in the main dining room and enjoyed several small plates and the 4 course dinner special. We had a great time enjoying many half glasses of various wines on their list as well. This is one of the best places to get wine by the glass, as they have some really great choices."
Dined on 12/20/2013
Great food, great service, but
they should have let us know that the whole dining room was reserved for a party, so we will be seated in a (remote) wine bar,"
Dined on 12/12/2013
very nice ambience, very helpful
server . . . did excellent job explaining the menu options, was very patient and engaged with us. cheese board selection was wonderful. overall food was excellent. We (my wife and i) will return for sure. good for special occaision."
Dined on 12/7/2013
Unremarkable. Most of the food was
under seasoned or needed some type of sauce. None of the food from the tasting menu was better than average. I expected much more, especially for the price."
Dined on 11/24/2013
My wife and I had the six course
dinner (Travelzoo) and each dish was delicious. The marinated grapes was cool and pallet cleansing just before the lamb chop entree. When we go back, I'll include the wine pairing. My mistake was to go wine tasting across the street before dinner. I highly recommend this place for a romantic night out."
Dined on 11/24/2013
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Encouraging innovation, applying knowledge, satisfying customers: FRAMOS has been setting standards in industrial image processing since 1981. As a family-run business, we remain true to the best traditions of our foundation year: "The first TGV sped down the line in France, IBM launched the first PC onto the market, MTV started broadcasting and kicked off with Video Killed The Radio Star. At that time, our idea of offering high-tech products for image processing in Europe matched that mood of euphoria – and wrought similar changes in the imaging environment".
For us, image processing is not just a technical discipline, but a fascination, mission and future in equal measure. Thus, early on we seized on the subject of image sensor technology, and were quickly able to offer our own products such as image sensors, camera modules and cameras. Driven ever onwards by our guiding principle, "Teaching machines to see", this spirit of innovation and development still holds sway in our company today, and still shapes our three areas of business, Imaging Components for image processing components, Engineering for developmental measures and Imaging Solutions for complete image processing solutions.
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Late winner condemns U's to defeat at Doncaster
8:53pm Saturday 5th January 2013 in Sport By Matt Plummer
Colchester United slid to an eighth successive league defeat this afternoon after losing 1-0 at Doncaster Rovers.
David Cotterill netted the only goal six minutes from time, curling home to secure victory for the Yorkshire side at the Keepmoat Stadium.
It put them level at the top of the League One table with leaders Tranmere Rovers and leaves the U's just one point above the relegation zone.
But Joe Dunne's side produced a competent display which belied their lowly league position.
Colchester performed well against their high-flying hosts and Rovers goalkeeper Gary Woods denied Drey Wright early on.
However, Doncaster had their moments, with U's keeper Mark Cousins saving at the feet of experienced striker Iain Hume and then watching Emile Sinclair's snap-shot whistle past the post.
But Colchester felt they should have been in front just before half-time when Josh Thompson's header was ruled out by referee Richard Clark, who had spotted a push by Anthony Wordsworth on Jamie McCombe.
Cousins denied Hume just after half-time but the U's kept going though and Wright curled over the bar, before the deadlock was finally broken when Cotterill curled a delightful shot past Cousins to win the game for Doncaster.
For Jon Waldron's match report, U's reaction and pictures, see Monday's Daily Gazette.
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9:55pm Sat 5 Jan 13
Mr Honest says...
10:06pm Sat 5 Jan 13
25414nora says...
this was a much improved display by Col U. I know It's little consolation, this was our 8th defeat on the trot, but credit where it's due, the players could not be faulted through lack of effort.
To say we were the better team, is perhaps an overstatement, but Doncaster are joint leaders, and we mostly matched them, especially first half. Maintaining our league one status is going to be a monumental task,
But I for one will be rooting for the lads all the way..Up the U's...
11:54pm Sat 5 Jan 13
angryman!!! says...
12:11am Sun 6 Jan 13
Steve86 says...
12:23am Sun 6 Jan 13
Steve86 says...
I have to go back to my previous comment here and say that 442 will create more shots on goal.
12:41am Sun 6 Jan 13
Steve86 says...
1:12am Sun 6 Jan 13
Boris says...
Up the U's.
1:44am Sun 6 Jan 13
We're not singing anymore!!! says...
Mr Honest wrote:John Ward all is forgiven......you must be on drugs. Although we haven't won in a while we are still mostly playing with JW's team. He's the reason we're in this mess and not Joe Dunne. At least the style of play has been slightly better than it was under JW.
By all accounts we played quite well but the result is what matters and its a club record equalling 8th successive defeat. Dunne looks out of his depth and whoever is scouting these young players who keep coming in on loan needs firing. John Ward,all is forgiven.
Personally I think the youngsters that have come in on loan this season have done better than most of the established players in our team like Wordsworth, Henderson, Wilson and Magnus, to name just a few. The two Arsenal guys looked pretty good, it's just a shame that they got injured. As for Potts, a few people said he was rubbish but was he given enough time to prove otherwise before the mob set in on him. Well he didn't look too bad today playing against Man Utd. Which goes to show it must have be the players around him that are bad over the last few weeks.
Let's get real about this. Joe is not out of his depth. It's just taking a long time to put right the mess that John Ward left us in.
Who on earth is going to sign for a club that is looking like it will get relegated. Plus how much will the club want to spend on players when we might go down and then our budget reduced even further. Loan players is the most likely way of getting us out of this mess.
Lets all stop moaning about Joe and the team and get behind them. Goodness knows they need our support. You never know, we might even survive.The last time I looked we supported Colchester United......so lets try to be UNITED and cheer our team on to victory and safety.
UP THE U's
1:08pm Sun 6 Jan 13
totallyfootball says...
5:02pm Sun 6 Jan 13
United we stand says...
Lack-lustre individual performances by senior squad players continue; And as we can't hit the barndoor from xx paces, it means that when the opposition scores (be that in the first or last five minutes of a match) then its always going to be ZERO points and another record-making defeat on the cards.
I've not been blown away by the very average-looking loan players either.Borne out somewhat by Dan Potts.
Surely if Dan can turn in that sort of performance against Man Utd., then there's a huge question mark over the motivational qualities of Joe and Mark at Col U.
8:48pm Sun 6 Jan 13
crazy comments says...
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1:58am Mon 7 Jan 13
Ozzie says...
8:12am Mon 7 Jan 13
super waluigi says...
4-4-2 is an idea, but it is only that. Who is to say it will work?? we might loose again by playing any formation.
I think we have the players still. We need some good fortune and some confidence to create some form, and then press on from there.
1:22pm Mon 7 Jan 13
Col United says...
Colchester can do this, but decide to constantly throw one guy up front and expect him to score the goals.
10:04pm Mon 7 Jan 13
crazy comments says...
11:57pm Tue 8 Jan 13
Boris says...
Up the U's.
1:02pm Wed 9 Jan 13
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Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs 4 out of 5 103 Reviews
By Mrs Murzell, 04 May 2014
Plants were a little battered due to poor packing, there was no packaging inside box to protect the plants and it took about 3 days to arrive. the plants are slowly recovering with some damage to the plants themselves.
Just Perfect
By Mrs Pearce, 23 Apr 2014
All arrived well within 28 days in perfect condition and thriving in pots.
11 Mar 2014
I am very happy with these young shrubs. A bit on the small side (very young....), but with good root formation. Very healthy! With luck they should do well.
28 Jan 2014
Ariverd in very good packing thank you
Well worth the wait
By Mrs Cummins, 26 Jan 2014
Thank you very much, it took some time to receive my order but I am really very happy now that have received my shrubs. They are very well established and I am looking forward to planting them all my garden. Once again thank you :-)
24 Jan 2014
Just received the shrubs today 24/01/2014. They were well packed and in excellent condition when received. Plus the information supplied will be very usefull, as the shrubs are a present for some friends that are new to gardening. I would reccommend email@example.com to order additional plants
By Mr Forster, 02 Jan 2014
substantial healthy plants
By Mrs Orchard, 30 Dec 2013
Shrubs arrived quickly they have not drooped and appear good quality plants
By Mrs Smith, 30 Dec 2013
I am really satisfied with my purchase of dwarf evergreen shrubs. this is the second lot I have bought.
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By Mrs Law, 30 Dec 2013
Fast delivery well packed nice shrubs would buy from this suplier again
By Mrs PRESTON, 29 Dec 2013
Very pleased with the plants, they looked very healthy and a good size, Will have no hesitation in placing further orders
Evergreen shrubs
By B Thomson, 14 Dec 2013
just purchased pack of 6 shrubs. Plants arrived well within order time and well packaged . Did have a couple of broken shoots but plants in general are very good although on the small side of my original thinking. Don`t know when to plant yet as Scotland is getting battered by high winds and heavy rain.Given what I see I would order again
Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs
17 Oct 2013
Nice healthy shrubs and were well packaged.
skimmia rubella
By Mrs Connor, 15 Oct 2013
plant arrived in good condition and was packed very well for posting. Would order again.
By Mr BUXTON, 02 Oct 2013
good service and quality (thanks)
By Mrs Martin, 29 Sep 2013
Plants delivered well packaged all very healthy, looking forward to when they start growing.
09 Sep 2013
this was the second order that i had sent for and everything was well packed and i have no complaints with the service or the goods would use the company again and would recommend them to anyone
08 Sep 2013
looked a bargain and they were just what we were looking for they arrived within the stated delivery time well packed and healthy plants so no complaints would buy from them again in fact we ordered other plants from them very happy with the service and goods
By Mr Mclaggan, 08 Sep 2013
Plants arrived in robust packing, planted them in tubs and looking forward to enjoying them for many years to come. This is the second time I have ordered these shrubs and am very pleased with the results
06 Sep 2013
very pleased with shrubs I ordered. Fast despatch and delivery. Thanks
03 Sep 2013
By Mr Bradshaw, 28 Aug 2013
Good service, I was very pleased with the plants, in gooD condition well packed
By Mr Rowan, 26 Aug 2013
well satisfied with the shrubs,ideal for where I wanted to plant them
By Mr Rowan, 26 Aug 2013
well satisfied with the shrubs,ideal for where I wanted to plant them
Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs
25 Aug 2013
Product OK took quite a while to be delivered looking better now in the ground that when delivered in the box.
By Mrs Graham, 24 Aug 2013
pleased with them good buy
By Mr Burge, 24 Aug 2013
Plants arrived well packaged and in good condition with good root balls and I would highly reccomend.
By Mrs Hill, 24 Aug 2013
These shrubs appeared quite small at first but when planted they are developing into very nice shrubs which will look great next year.
By Mr Birch, 24 Aug 2013
Satisfied with my purchase as usual.
Six Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs
By Mr Miller, 12 Aug 2013
These plnat arrived very well packed and with no damage. All the plants were about 4-5 inches tall and as I could not plant immediately, I stored them in a bath with a little water. EWhen I plnted the shrubs the roots were damp, not wet and they seem to be taking well in their chosen positions in the garden.
By Mr Foggon, 11 Aug 2013
well packed. excellent value for money.
By Mrs Munday, 08 Aug 2013
the plants were very well packed and are really lovely and healthy.I was surprised at them being delivered so quickly. I will definitely look out for offers like this again. very pleased with purchase.
By L Gardner, 27 Jul 2013
Healthy plants but very small I was disappointed with how little they are. 5 arrived in individual small pots and 1 was just wrapped in a plastic bag all 6 contained in a small box. Happy with the condition of the plants but I wouldn't order them again. Delivery was slow but just within the 2 week timescale.
12 Jul 2013
very happy with shrubs.
Customer's Assessment
06 Jun 2013
The plants arrived well packaged in the timescale stated. They were healthy plants and have already put on growth. I had checked the expected size beforehand (6" to 8" high) so knew they would not be as the picture shown. The picture could be misleading if you think these are the plants you will receive and it would help if the size was stated on the website to avoid disappointment.
28 May 2013
Good price, plants were a little on the small side, packaged well, delivery good, overall very pleased
My comments on plant offer
By Mrs Drinkel, 27 May 2013
Exceptional value and packaging,they came all wrapped individually and looking very healthy. Thankyou
very pleased
By Miss Jones, 27 May 2013
Very pleased with my plants , arrived in good condition , and all well packed .
26 May 2013
arrived in good condition and on time, planted out and new shoots growing very pleased with plants
By Mrs Spiers, 24 May 2013
Arrived well packed, didn't look the healthies but i thought it was the packaging, now in the garden for few weeks 4 doing Ok and the other 2 well, they still very small, yellow leaves and not growing. I'll buy from B&Q next time.
By Mrs Smith, 21 May 2013
Just recently planted. Very well rooted shrubs. Looking forward to see them grow. As I only have a small cotainer garden these are ideal dwarf shrubs for me.
Very pleased.
By Miss Tyndall, 20 May 2013
Very happy with delivery and items received, they arrived well packed and of a good size, they are now in the ground and thriving, can't wait until they are full size and can enjoy the beauty of these dwarf evergreen shrubs.
By Ms Dancey, 10 May 2013
Very pleased with my purchase.All plants arrived undamaged and are now on my conservatory windowsill waiting to be repotted for the garden weather permitting.
Good delivery - much smaller than led to beleive
19 Apr 2013
Fast delivery, nice plants however a lot smaller than expected (compared to photos advertising it!)
By Mrs Meager, 14 Apr 2013
Great ser vice, delivered within a week. great little plants, well packaged now growing nicely in my garden. thank you
By Mrs Hogg, 13 Apr 2013
Arrived okay cannot put in ground yet to cold so in greenhouse
By Mrs Redman, 10 Apr 2013
Arrived promptly and in good order,have not planted yet as the ground is hard and still some frost about.Really good value for the money and I look forward to having them in my garden for a lot of years to come.
By Mr Proudlove, 03 Apr 2013
Plants arrived ok but 3 of the plants where damaged with broken shoots had to bin 2 of them
By Mrs Maltby, 02 Apr 2013
Very happy with all shrubs, one arrived looking bit worse for wear however with some tender care, for eg left in doors with sun light coming through patio doors it has picked up nicely. Very good value looking forward to potting in larger tubs and putting out on decking when the weather warms up a little.
A touch of summer to come!
By Mrs Rees, 01 Apr 2013
Arrived in perfect condition. Delivery was faster than I anticipated, so at the moment these shrubs are enjoying pride of place on my windowsill and thriving.
By Mrs Silver, 01 Apr 2013
lovely strong plants,very good value,looking forward to enjoying them in my garden.
By Mr Davies, 31 Mar 2013
recieved in good order i am just awaiting the weather so i can plant them out b ut good service thanks the plants are healthy and sturdy.
06 Mar 2013
Very pleased with the plants all arrived in good condition and look very healthy.
02 Mar 2013
I was surprised that they all arrived so compactly in a small box - they were well packed in plant pots and plastic covers secured with rubber bands - they recovered quickly from their trip here and are doing nicely on the bathroom shelf before planting them out once frost free - hopefully they will all do well - ideal for a small patio like I have in a small terrace house.
By Mr Barnard, 01 Mar 2013
Well packaged, x1 was damaged, telephoned the call centre and another replacement was sent out with no questions asked, friendly reliable service
By Mr Mcgran, 27 Feb 2013
plants in good condition ,well packaged and labelled.
By Mr Jenkinson, 26 Feb 2013
great product and service
29 Dec 2012
Everything as expected. Maybe slightly smaller than picture but not a problem. Packed well and received in good condition. Thankyou.
A nice selection of ornimental shrubs.
By Mr Yearsley, 26 Dec 2012
This is a nice selection of ornimental shrubs and was worth the cost. My only minor gripe was a couple of the pots were slightly crushed on delivery which caused very minor damage to one shrub but which will no doubt recover once placed in larger pots. Overall a good buy.
By Mr Leatherland, 25 Dec 2012
These shrubs arrived in excellant condition and I`m very satisfied
happy gardening
By Mr NELSON, 25 Dec 2012
fantastic bargain for enthusiastic gardeners. very good quality
very good
By Mr Tran, 07 Aug 2012
although delivered to the wrong house recieved two days later because of holidays i am delighted with the plants they are now thiving
12 Jul 2012
plants smaller than i expected,packaging could have been better one plant slightly damaged.
By Mr Nind, 08 Jul 2012
excellent value for money
By Mrs Ward, 04 Jul 2012
Lovely healthy plants .Good variety for our small front garden.
By Mrs Farley, 01 Jul 2012
Received in good condition planted in pots and they are doing very well at the moment,they are looking very good, no complaints, would recommend.
By Mr Ward, 30 Jun 2012
I was very impressed with my purchase, although i'm not a gardener or even your average one it has started me on the right track and has given me pleasure in watching them grow.
brilliant plants
By Mrs Webb, 26 Jun 2012
I was a bit dubious about buying plants online but in fact these 6 plants arrived quickly and in perfect health.With the recent rain all 6 are thriving.Great value for money.
25 Jun 2012
good sized shrubs and were very healthy looking
By Mrs Lucas, 18 Jun 2012
Plants arrived in good conditition and appear to be doing well
13 Jun 2012
They are all very small and did take a long time to arrive. I put them in pots to try and give them a bit of a start before going in to the ground hoping they will all survive.
03 Jun 2012
Very impressed, good value for money, two weeks following delivery, plants are thriving, many thanks
By Mr Dykes, 28 May 2012
04 May 2012
Arrived well packed and well watered, all plants were in very good condition. My only complaint is I wish the courier rang the door bell, and not just left them on the doorstep. I was home all that day, but did not find them until I went out the next day. Will certainly buy more plants from here in future.
good quality
By Mrs Snell, 02 May 2012
Plants advertised allow 28 days for delivery did not arrive until after 28 days and several phone calls to track my order would not order with this company again. Plants healthy and well packed just let down with postage.
By Mrs Hocking , 28 Apr 2012
smaller than i imagined but well packed and in good condition. thanks
By Mrs Stockman, 27 Apr 2012
Recieved shrubs today five are fine but there is one that has rusty marks on leaves it is Leucothoe Scarletta but no prblem with the others.
By Mrs Spencer, 27 Apr 2012
Satisfactory! Need to wait and see what happens!
Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs
24 Apr 2012
One shrub does appear to be on the weak side compared with the others but still exceptional value.
By Mrs Moreman, 23 Apr 2012
Although these shrubs lived up to the discription of being 'dwarf' when they arrived at my home they are now growing really well in the greenhouse... I am looking forward to putting them out in the garden when there is less threat of them being drownded by the constant rain!! Overall I am pleased with delivery/service and goods.
By Mrs Bragger, 21 Apr 2012
Plant arrived in good condition. Planted same day in pots all doing very well. Will be back
By Mr Russell, 18 Apr 2012
they are looking good so far. good plants (happy)
By Mrs Retallick, 17 Apr 2012
first time i have bought plants off the internet very impressed plants arrived in a very healthy condition
By Mr Burgess, 17 Apr 2012
These were the best looking plants that we have received over the internet, they were wonderful Many thanks RB
14 Apr 2012
bit unhappy with size and condition of plant,it had been eaten by something on a few of the leaves,and is still looking the worse for wear.
By Mrs Hands, 05 Apr 2012
Small specimens which are not worth the money. Far better / cheaper is on offer at your local Garden centre.
By Mrs Spurr, 05 Apr 2012
very strong plant
choysia sundance
By mr g standen, 31 Mar 2012
All the plants have been put into containers and are growing well apart from the choysia sundance which has stayed static.
By Mrs Lewis, 28 Mar 2012
theese plants were in excellent condition and would highly recomend them
05 Mar 2012
I have only just received these shrubs and I was very disappointed with the way they were packed and the size of them.
By Mrs Hill, 20 Feb 2012
Quality of shrubs very good and well packaged
20 Feb 2012
Received the plants within 2 weeks and they were very well packed,healthy and good value for money.
By Mr Frazer, 19 Feb 2012
I realise that these are supposed to be dwarf plants but expected them to be a bit bigger than what I received. For obvious reasons I haven't as yet put them outdoors.
By Mrs Standen, 11 Feb 2012
Well packed,shrubs look healthy,can't plant out yet because of sub zero temperatures
By Mrs Standen, 11 Feb 2012
Well packed,shrubs look healthy,can't plant out yet because of sub zero temperatures
25 Oct 2011
Plants arrived looking very healthy and fresh, well packed as well. Would certainly take advantage of a future offer like this.
Perfect Plants
04 Oct 2011
These shrubs are excellent value for money and arrived well packed ready for planting with instructions. Good size to start with and very healthy. Highly recommended.
beautiful little shrubs!
By Mrs Russell, 04 Oct 2011
I was so happy with my shrubs - all six were perfect. I've planted them out in containers and they'll brighten up my patio through the gloomy winter!
By Mrs Keeble, 03 Oct 2011
Great Quality For the price cannot fault them, good package arrived in a very good state.
03 Oct 2011
seemed healthy but smaller than I thought they'd be
By Mr Powers, 01 Oct 2011
Very satisfied with the purchase of my 6 evergreen plants, looking forward to see them grow. Thanks
Quality service
By Mr Cheveau, 25 Sep 2011
Just received these plants, the info that you get with these plants is maybe just a little sparse for a beginner though.But apart from that a great product
24 Sep 2011
the only problem i had i waited longer than i exspected for the shrubs to be delivered


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To the editor:
My wife and I moved to town in 2010, primarily because of the outstanding reputation of the Windham School District. Since then, we have started our own family while getting to know some other wonderful neighbors and families within this community.
Last year, I had the opportunity to meet Ken Eyring in a meeting at the Golden Brook School, where I was immediately impressed with the passion he conveyed about the quality of education that this town owes to its children. Since then, I have come to know Ken more closely, and in that time I have learned that he is not just passionate about education itself but he is also someone who truly believes that the Windham tax dollars and resources that are used to educate our students must be spent wisely and in a responsible manner. This is necessary not only for the benefit of our students but also for every resident of our town.
Ken understands the value in educating our children as we prepare them for their future roles as the leaders of this great nation. He also understands that an unlimited budget and irresponsible spending do not equate to an outstanding education.
Ken is not only fiscally responsible but also a thorough researcher, a patient advisor, a loving father and husband, and an intelligent and thoughtful member of this community. It is for all those reasons that I endorse Ken Eyring for School Board member.
Chris Baker


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I stayed in Knysna Manor for 3 days, and really enjoy this days. The room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good and also the hotel is near to the main shops and banks.
Mrs. and Mr. Liddle made me feel like at home. So, thank you so much. Gabriel.
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Update, 2:12 p.m., Thursday:
Darien police on Thursday released more details on the crash that caused a power outage for more than 600 homes from Christmas Eve through Christmas morning.
Police gave this account of the incident, which is still under investigation, and for which no one has been charged:
At about 4:56 p.m., a 2008 Toyota sport utility vehicle driven by Russell Pinto, 45, of Stamford, was traveling east on the Post Road near the Darien YMCA (see attached map for the Y's location).
The SUV drove onto the roadway shoulder, where it struck a utility pole, causing it to snap and block the two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane on the road.
Phone, cable and power lines were "adversely impacted" by the crash, which led to the power outage, according to police.
Pinto was hurt, although not with life-threatening injuries, and Darien EMS Post 53 took him to Stamford Hospital.
Update, 6:31 p.m., Wednesday:
Darien police do not have a time available for when the Christmas morning CodeRed telephone message was sent to town residents.
"Other than the code red being sent in the morning, I don't have a time of initiation," Darien Police Capt. Frederick W. Komm wrote in an email to Darien Patch.
Update, 3:15 p.m.:
The accident on the Post Road near the Darien YMCA which led to the power outage occurred at 4:55 p.m. Monday, Christmas Eve, according to Darien Police Capt. Frederick W. Komm.
In an email responding to a request for the text and timing of the CodeRed message sent by Darien Police to residents on Christmas morning, Komm wrote:
"The CodeRed was sent out the morning of 12/25 when we were provided with a better idea of when power would be restored. The message is unable to be retrieved."
One Darien Patch reader, Dose E Dare, complained in a comment that the CodeRed message went out too early in the morning:
"For Darien police: avoid the alarming "CODE RED" (whatever that meant) call at 8-am Christmas morn...as freezing folks were tryin' to catch a few winks!"
Another reader, Artful Dodger, posted a comment which (in part) said there were "more than 650 families without POWER FROM XMAS EVE UNTIL 5P Christmas day [...]"
CL&P spokeswoman Tricia Taskey Modifica, when told Patch users were saying the outage lasted well into Christmas Day, said the CL&P operations center definitely stated that power was restored by 9 a.m. that day.
Darien Patch has again asked police for the time the message was sent out.
Update, 2:05 p.m.:
In the wake of the Christmas Eve-Christmas morning power outage in Darien, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said she's asking Connecticut Light & Power to broadcast messages over customers' phone lines to notify them about the more important outages.
More than 600 town residents were out of power between about 9 p.m. Christmas Eve and 9 a.m. Christmas Day, according to the utility.
Stevenson said that at 8:30 a.m. Christmas Day, she visited the utility's online outage map and saw about 600 customers still without power. In an interview Wednesday, Stevenson gave this account of what she knew about the outage and the response to it:
Stevenson herself didn't hear about the 9 p.m. accident until about 11:30 p.m. Christmas Eve (Monday) when she read an email sent to her from Darien police.
Police don't normally get in touch with her regarding incidents that don't involve public health and safety, she said. "Nor do I feel they should, frankly."
After seeing the utility's outage Web page at about 8:30 a.m. Christmas Day, Stevenson called police to find out more about the status of the blackout. She asked police to send out a reverse-911 telephone message to town residents, which occurred later that morning.
The call went townwide (to those who subscribe to the CodeRed service) sometime Christmas morning and said the utility expected power to be restored within two hours, Stevenson said.
(Darien Patch has asked police for the transcript of that reverse-911 call and the time it was sent out.)
"I feel badly that some people believe their holiday was ruined because of this," Stevenson said.
Stevenson on CL&P's response
"The town cannot be the sole provider of communication on these issues," she said. She said the town's "CodeRed" system should be reserved for public safety messages, "not for utility inconveniences."
CL&P has the ability to send out its own telephone messages to customers without power and tell them when they expect power to be restored, Stevenson said. "When that pole went out, the computer systems that CL&P has knows exactly what cutomers were without power [...] They should be able to communicate directly with their customers, and furthermore, they should communicate with me."
"CL&P has customers, and they must be accountable and communicative with their customers," she said. "Obviously, we continue to have things to work out with the utility."
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, 12:32 p.m.:
Power to hundreds of Darien utility customers was knocked out at about 9 p.m. Christmas Eve by a motor vehicle accident on the Post Road near the Darien YMCA, according to Connecticut Light & Power.
No life-threatening injuries resulted from the accident, said Darien Police Capt. Frederick W. Komm, a spokesman for the department.
Utility crews working through the night had power restored to all residents by 9 a.m., said CL&P spokeswoman Tricia Taskey Modifica.
A vehicle struck a utility poll, which was extensively damaged, as were power lines, according to Komm. The accident is still under investigation, he wrote in an email.


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Paul Grasso, Just Sayin'
— "I can't get a job because I don't have any experience, but how can I get experience if I can't get a job?" It's the most vexing question students ask me when I speak to Herb Carpenter's Professionalism class at SUNY Plattsburgh.
It's a conundrum considering that, in today's economy, recent college graduates are competing against experienced workers even for entry-level positions; it can also be demoralizing.
So, how can a college student get the experience needed to land that first job?
My answer: participate in an internship. Participating in an internship is an excellent way to gain "real world" experience, and it's a great resume builder.
But what exactly is an internship?
An internship is a three-way partnership among an institution of higher learning, the internship site and the student that creates a work experience in which students set clear learning objectives that connect course content to a real-world employment setting.
It's an opportunity for the student to learn the difference between the theory taught in the classroom and the practical application of that theory in the workplace.
Think of an intern as "a professional in training. They occupy a space somewhere between being a student and being an employee, the goal being to help close the gap between school and work.
Internships can take many forms. They can be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid, for academic credit or not, they can be during the summer or the school year. Regardless of the form they take, all internships have value and the same basic purpose, to provide a meaningful workplace experience for the student.
Properly structured (internships shouldn't be just grabbing coffee and making copies), an internship complements the learning that occurs in the classroom, it helps the student to learn new skills, gain real work experience, and to begin building a professional network.
SUNY Plattsburgh and Clinton Community College both operate very good internship programs. The challenge they face is increasing the number of private-sector companies offering internships and the variety of academic disciplines in which they offer internships.
A common concern expressed by companies is that they "don't have time to run an internship program." My experience has been that some companies see the "care and feeding" of an intern as "extra work" for which they don't have time and for which they don't see the benefits of participating in an internship program. It's a valid concern especially if an internship is not properly structured.
A properly structured internship program matches (matching is the key) an intern to a company based on the work the company needs done to the skills and the academic discipline the intern is studying. It takes a little work on the front end but pays big dividends on the back end.
So, what are some of the benefits of participating in an internship program?
▶ Working with potential future employees. Internship programs can create/strengthen the connection to education to ensure that supply and demand of skill sets is properly aligned. Plus, you might find an eager and smart intern who fits in perfectly with the company.
▶ Helping to reverse the "brain drain" and keep talented young people in the region. It always surprises me when college students express their unfamiliarity with the international "flavor" of companies not only in TDC's industrial parks but in the region. Students participating in internships develop local connections and are more likely to stay in the North Country post-graduation.
▶ Mentoring interns, especially for staff who are new supervisors, helps build stronger leadership and management skills that can enhance a company's teamwork and efficiency on other projects.
▶ Offering an internship is also part of a business of being a good corporate citizen.
TDC has a summer intern, an intelligent, capable, hard-working woman from Chazy. She's also fun to have around. She's helping us on a variety of projects, not the least of which is creating an internship manual for employers. The manual will be a guide that employers can use to ensure an internship is a mutually beneficial experience.
Our goal is to help respond to a concern employers expressed in a survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities that found that 73 percent of employers stated the need for higher education "to put more emphasis on applying knowledge and skills to a real world setting."
What better way to accomplish that than through internships?
Paul A. Grasso Jr. is president and CEO of The Development Corporation, 190 Banker Road, Suite 500, Plattsburgh.


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Check out more photos of our 2011 group!
Bowdoin students Erica & Emma enjoy a cup of tea and chocolate cake at a tea plantation in Newara Eliya.
A pond shaped like Sri Lanka at the botanical gardens in Newara Eliya.
Ashley and Bridget Halpe invited the students to a poetry reading with Sri Lankan poets. Professor Halpe with the group at his house.
Students chat with young monks.
On the way to Ibbankatuwa, an Early Iron Age burial site, Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne stops to give the students a lecture about the earliest village settlements in Sri Lanka.
Seated under a drip ledge cave, students discuss early forest monasteries with Rev. Dhammananda.
Kelsi, Alex, Mimi, Emma, Meg, and Chelesea pose for a photo under an inscription above a drip ledge cave.
Chelesea offers a flower at the shrine of the Sri Maha Bodhi temple.
The students approach the breathtaking Ruwanwelisaya stupa at dusk.
Emma, Mimi, and Lily pose on the top of Isurumuniya against a view of the Anuradhapura countryside.
Mimi, Kelsi, Emma and Emily take a break in the Royal Pleasure Gardens.
Lily finds a moment to sit quietly in another forest monastery visited by the group.
Malik explores the rock outcroppings around an early forest monastery.
The students gaze up at Jetavana stupa, one of the tallest structures in the ancient world.
The group begins its climb of the Mihintale rock. According to legend, Mihintale is the place where Buddhism was first brought to Sri Lanka.
Meg takes a detour to check out the view.
The group poses for a photo after enjoying some delicious curries outside the Tissa Wewa resthouse.