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CALIMESA — They are the powerhouse in our midst, a dynasty from a tiny campus in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains where most of the community is excited about their success … save for some folks unconvinced that it's a good thing to even compete, much less win.
Welcome to the world of Calimesa Mesa Grande Academy's girls basketball Cardinals, straddling the philosophical divide of their Seventh Day Adventist beliefs but doing so with good grades and great defense.
The numbers alone are enough to convince those in the secular world that they've done well. Mesa Grande, the No. 1 seed in Division 5A, is 25-3 this season with its only losses to Riverside King, Riverside Arlington and Murrieta Mesa, all far larger than Mesa Grande's listed enrollment of 110.
The Cardinals have given up 18 and 16 points in blowout victories in the first two rounds of the playoffs (and no, that's not a misprint). With a semifinal game Saturday night at Apple ValleyAcademy for Academic Excellence, they have a shot at a fourth Finals appearance in 10 seasons and a second CIF championship to go with their Division 6AA title in 2011.
They have won 10 straight Victory League titles and have reached the state playoffs five times. They also have won the Southern Section academic team championship three times, the last in 2010-11 to go with their CIF title.
Mesa Grande's boys team also earned the academic honor in 2010-11. Those banners hang in the gym alongside those signifying on-court triumphs.
But in some quarters it's still a hard sell.
"My girls team that won a CIF title did it with a 3.88 (collective) GPA," athletic director and assistant girls coach Lucio Camacho said. "And there are leaders at our school, in our board, who never acknowledged that, because acknowledging that would then lend support to athletics."
For years, Adventist secondary schools and colleges did not participate in interscholastic athletics. Ellen G. White, considered a "prophetess" as one of the founders of the Adventist church, articulated what eventually became the religion's official stance in several writings in the early 1900s: sports promoted competition and rivalry, and were distracting and un-Christian.
Thus, Adventist institutions shunned organized sports beyond intramurals for most of the 20th century, and there remains resistance. But more recent generations have taken a different approach.
"It's understandable why they felt that way," said Charlie Garcia, who started Mesa Grande's athletic program in the late 1980s. "But sometimes the benefits get overlooked. A lot of life is competition. As newer generations flow through the church, they understand that. It's how you compete."
Bob Walker, who has presided over the girls basketball program the last 10 seasons, said he's never experienced any negativity from the school or from the parents.
"I think some of the old, old-time types maybe had problems with the competitiveness," he said. "But now they've embraced it because they see all the good qualities: determination, desire, teamwork, dedication, all those kinds of things that the girls get out of it."
Yet those involved in athletics at Adventist schools probably have to jump through more hoops than they might elsewhere. At Mesa Grande, Camacho said, athletics are supported almost totally by a combination of fundraising and user fees, $200 per participant per sport.
"I think people on the fence have probably steered toward seeing the positive things that come out of athletics," he said. "But all the Adventist schools — Redlands Academy, Loma Linda, La Sierra — we're all battling uphill, because there's always going to be a group of people, whether it's a minority or (at) some schools a majority, who are never going to see the positives of athletics.
"My principal here (Alfred Riddle) is very supportive. He wants to do certain things. He wants to help. But there's people above him … I think it's going to take a little while for that to change."
Garcia was athletic director for nine years and still volunteers as an girls basketball assistant coach. His wife Kathy is an assistant principal. And their daughter, Michaela, is a senior point guard who Walker thinks could be the division's Player of the Year.
Michaela Garcia said the players do detect occasional negativity.
"Sports may have a negative feel because of the competition and because people get angry, but it teaches a lot of valuable lessons in life, like discipline and perseverance," she said. "I think that's more valuable than the other side. It's just what you take out of it that matters the most."
Her dad put it another way.
"Money can be evil," he said. "Anything can be evil. It's how you use it."
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Many of us remember elementary school celebrations for Presidents' Day: dressing up, performing skits, holding assemblies, reading stories. However, many of those traditions get lost in secondary school. I believe that today more than ever we need to give our students examples of honorable examples of individuals, especially politicians. We need to find time to celebrate their deeds. In today's political climate, many students expect and believe that all politicians cheat and lie. Unfortunately, many adults believe this too. It is easy to judge politicians by the actions of a few. If we want to preserve democracy, we must have noble, honorable leaders in the future. These leaders need role models. George Washington is one such hero. However, many of the activities I list at the end could be adapted for other great figures from our past.
George Washington: A Little Background
To truly show Washington's character, I decided to include some key points in his life that show his true character. See the Library of Congress for further information.
- Born in 1732 in Virginia
- Received a rudimentary colonial education and did not attend a university
- Became a surveyor
- In 1752, joined the Virginia militia though resigned 2 years later because of preferences given the British regulars
- Rejoined the military in 1754 as aide-de-camp for General Braddock
- When General Braddock was killed in battle, led the troops in an orderly retreat even though his horse was twice shot from under him
- Resigned from the military in 1758 when elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses
- By 1769 was one of the leading protestors against British colonial policy though did not condone the Boston Tea Party
- In 1775, John Adams recommended him to be Commander-in-Chief of the new Continental Army with such high praise that Washington rushed from the room in embarrassment
- Suffered numerous defeats during the Revolutionary War yet kept the loyalty of his men as evidenced by the lack of desertions and mutinies at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777
- When the British surrendered, he was not punitive in his peace terms
- Unanimously elected President of the Constitutional Convention in 1787
- Unanimously elected President of the United States
- Served two terms, though did not relish power
Great Washington quote: "As the sword was the last resort for the preservation of liberties, so it might be the first to be laid aside when those liberties are firmly established." (1776)
Lesson Plan Ideas
I tried to include ideas for many different subjects. Also, most of these plans can be adapted for studying other individuals.
- Speeches: Students can write their own speeches as if they were George Washington or they can memorize one of his speeches.
- Letters: Great possibilities here. Students can be George writing to Martha from Valley Forge or Martha writing to George during the war. They could be a soldier describing their commander to loved ones back home. They could even be a member of his cabinet once he became President discussing his character.
- Essays: Everything from comparing his Presidency to another President's, looking at comparisons between his military leadership and his political leadership, and even comparing the electoral college in 1787 to today.
- Skits: Students can write their own skits about different parts of George Washington's life.
- Timelines: I use these in a variety of ways. One great example is to have the students make a timeline of Washington's life but include what was going on in the rest of the world around him for each year. They could focus on one country or region of the world. I use this as a current events springboard and have the students create a timeline of their own lives including key events from each year they've been alive.
- Art: Students can create artwork celebrating his accomplishments. They can also create silhouettes of him and Martha.
- Cooking: Even thought the story is not true, it is a great tradition to make Cherry Pies on Washington's Birthday.
- Music: Students could study what type of music George Washington listened to. Here is a great resource on this topic.
- Science: Students could research the scientific inventions that existed when Washington was alive. They could create a chart showing how different life would be then from today.
- Math: Students could research what type of mathematics a student would learn during the 1740's and compare that to the math being taught today.
- Careers: Surveying was important in the 1700's and continues to be essential today. Students could investigate and report on this career. Land Surveyors Online would be a good place to start their research.
- Internet Activities: Mount Vernon has excellent resources to help students Meet George Washington.
I hope this gives you some great ideas for teaching about George Washington. For more ideas, visit the Lesson Plan Library.


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Kenia, who died Feb. 16, was a special therapy dog at the Columbia City nursing home. A special ceremony was conducted last Wednesday and her ashes spread around the base of the pink dogwood tree planted in her memory just outside the entrance of the well known health care facility.
Chad Smyth, executive director of The Oaks, welcomed more than 35 people attending. Many patients watched from the lounge area inside the home.
COLUMBIA CITY — Thanks to the continued generosity of local donors who have given to the Whitley County Community Foundation, 10 local organizations were recently awarded a total of $24,850 in grants. The Board of Directors approved the following funding recommendations made by the 10-member Grants Committee.
• The Columbia City High School Fine Arts Department, $7,500 toward the cost of upgrading the current lighting system in the auditorium at CCHS.
• B.A.B.E. of Whitley County Inc.,$3,000 for inventory items.
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HUNTERTOWN — Columbia City's softball season was cut short Monday night at Carroll.
The Lady Eagles faced Northeast Hoosier Conference foe East Noble (17-10) in the first round of sectionals and lost, 6-2.
After winning the NHC with an undefeated 7-0 record and coming of last season's strong tournament play — a trip to semi-state — fans, parents, players and coaches were disappointed in the early loss.
The Lady Knights scored six runs before Columbia City got on the board.
Whether it be bad luck or strong play by the Lady Knights, the end result was the same.
KENDALLVILLE — Churubusco's boys golf team placed an impressive fourth out of 11 teams in the Northeast Corner Conference Golf Tournament Saturday at Noble Hawk Golf Links in Kendallville.
The Eagles' score of 333 was just behind third-place Lakeland, second-place Angola and NECC Champion Fairfield, which shot a course blistering 304.
'Busco freshman Beau Barkley waited until conference to shoot his best round of the season, firing an impressive three over par (74). The highlight of the day was Barkley's second shot on hole No.3.
COLUMBIA CITY  — The fur was flying Saturday night when bidding got competitive at the 13th Annual Humane Society of Whitley County Benefit Auction.
There were many items that had the crowd salivating, but when Rex Schrader of Schrader Real Estate and Auction stepped up to the microphone, the animals that would benefit from the auction were the true winners.
Preliminary results show approximately $17,000 was raised from the benefit.
Jeanne List, the auction's clerk for the night, has been involved with the humane society since it started in Whitley County.
CHURUBUSCO — It stands like a beacon in the Churubusco Eagle Memory Garden. The gazebo is a new place for the community to enjoy. It was dedicated Thursday night.
"This beautiful gazebo is a pure tribute to the people of Churubusco," said Steve Darnell, superintendent of Smith-Green Community Schools.
Cathy Petrie, SGCS board president, recited the history of this project.
"The idea of the Churubusco Eagle Memory Garden began two years ago with a terrible auto accident that tragically took the lives of CJSHS students Andy Spencer and Megan Young," said Petrie.
COLUMBIA CITY  — The choirs at Columbia City High School celebrated a year of success with an annual variety and talent show.
"Fantacular" has been a long-standing tradition at the school complete with individual and group acts. But to the seniors, this event marks the completion of their years in choir.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Check out The Post & Mail's Facebook page for photos of the Fantacular. A photo album with Fantacular pics will appear later this week.
NEW HAVEN — Allen L. Plasterer, 79, of New Haven, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at Golden Years Homestead where he had been a resident since 2009.
He was born Feb. 13, 1933, in Fort Wayne, a son of Richard W. and Myrtle (Lee) Plasterer.
On Feb. 1, 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War.
On Jan. 29, 1983, he was united in marriage to Jacqueline L. Ramp.
Indian Springs Middle School's boys golf team is undefeated after 10 matches. The Eagles won the Northeast Lakes Middle School Conference match last week, and defeated Summitt and Woodside (Homestead) on Tuesday by two strokes.
Tyler Green, second from left, shot a one-under par at Raccoon Run in the NLMSC match (34). Spencer Klimek, fourth from left, finished with an even par, 35.
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Toyota workers face the sack MondayPUBLISHED: 16 Apr 2012 07:59:58 | UPDATED: 16 Apr 2012 07:59:58PRINT EDITION: 16 Apr 2012
Extra security guards will be on hand when Toyota gives the marching orders to 350 of its staff at its Altona plant on Monday.
The Herald Sun says the company has not identified who will be sacked since it made the announcement 13 weeks ago despite repeated pleas from workers to end their mental anguish.
Union organisers have told the paper that some workers have become sick as a result of the stress of being in limbo.
"Toyota has told workers the sackings could come any time between 7am and 10pm, with security to follow workers as they clean out their lockers and leave," said the paper.
Peter Cook is one of 14 component testers at Toyota and has worked for the company for 22 years.
His wife works part-time and he has two school-aged children to support.
"If it happens ... we'll make ends meet somehow," he said.
Toyota has blamed the rising Australian dollar and falling demand as reasons behind the decision to cut the jobs at its Victorian plant.
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Despite the best efforts of God, Murphy's Law and Comcast, GameHounds Episode 8: Hawkesless Tuesday is finally available for download.
As you may know, we had a rocky weekend, and thus we were unable to bring Hawkes along for the ride for this later-than-usual podcast.
Standing in for Hawkes at Edie's side this week is Thrillhouse17 of
Looks like we joined at the perfect time. Less than a week in the network and we were already whoring for fill-in hosts.
This week, Edie and Thrillhouse, who joined us from Italy discuss:
Ed. Note: Contrary to some interpretations of the "use effects" comment Edie makes in the podcast, you MUST record your OWN imitation, not download a "sound effect" from the interwebs. See this post for details.
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Man I wish Thrillhouse would talk that much on our show. Very good show indeed.
Oh just to clarify I have the tag chiahippo because my other tag tonygusto was taken when XBL started. I was pissed and had to pick something and sitting right next to me was the wedding gift I was going to give my buddy. That's right a Chia Hippo. I would like to point out also that the tag has lasted a lot longer than his marriage.
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Good show as always! And don't worry, Edie, the site doesn't look like "ass!" I'm still having trouble putting simple links on my "libsyn.com" page! I can imagine WordPress is exponentially harder!
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PREBLE COUNTY — Sheriff Mike Simpson is warning area residents regarding a telephone scam that has begun in parts of Ohio.
PREBLE COUNTY — Becky Sorrell, Jobs and Family Services director, says her agency needs about $180,000 in additional funding to be able to pay for the placements of children and cover costs until the end of 2014.
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EATON — At the Aug. 18 Eaton City Council meeting, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Division Chief Jack Royer updated members on the past year's activities within his division.
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NEW PARIS — Starting this school year, each National Trail High School student will receive a laptop.
EATON — JP Frizzell Construction LLC held a groundbreaking ceremony for Cobblestone Trail Subdivision on East Avenue in Eaton, on Monday, June 23, to begin the construction of their new 55-and-over development.
EATON —Recycling and the landfill were topics of a Wednesday, Aug. 13, meeting of the Preble County Commissioners.
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EATON — A Preble County man charged in a domestic violence incident was sentenced last week to 9o days incarceration.
The Board of Preble County Commissioners approved the hiring of Randy Gilbert as the new County Administrator at their Monday, Aug. 11 meeting.
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Drivers, if you travel in west Lubbock, get ready for more construction and detours. On Sunday road crews closed multiple lanes along West Loop 289, and they won't open for some time.
For at least a year, portions of West Loop 289 will be reduced down to just one lane, and the 19th Street exit will be closed.
This news has some folks living in that area, having to come up with alternate routes and learn to deal with expected delays.
Trevor Boucher lives in the Summertime Villa Apartments right off of the 19th Street exit, and while he lives so close, he says he wasn't even aware a big part of his day was about to change.
"I had no idea, which is not good news so now I'm going to have to change my morning and afternoon commute," said Boucher.
TxDot crews put up signs on Sunday afternoon, to warn drivers to slow down.
The loop is now reduced down to one lane, both north and southbound, from 34th Street to Frankford Avenue. Crews will also be removing overhead sigh bridges and closing the northbound Loop 289 to the westbound 19th Street cloverleaf exit.
"The first thing I think about is that fourth street has already been closed and it's already a nuisance and having 19th closed additional is going to provide more chaos for that particular part of the town," said Boucher.
TxDot advises northbound loop traffic that wants to go west on 19th Street will need to use the u-turn lane at Frankford Avenue.
And as for Boucher, he says his apartment lease is almost up, and he was already thinking about re-locating.
"If they were trying to keep me that's one more thing that's going to be problematic for them having it hard to get too, but that doesn't make me want to stay anymore," said Boucher.
But in the end this work is all part of the West Loop 289 projects that will make more than $17-million of improvements. The loop will be widened from four to six lanes and the 19th Street overpass will be re-built.
"When you get on from the cloverleaf now as it is, you basically merge into oncoming traffic going at 70 miles per hour and adding one more lane will definitely provide a lot more safety, but for the short term, it's not going to be fun," said Boucher.
All frontage road lanes will be open to traffic and this entire project is expected to last for 12 to 15 months.
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JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - The Ringling Brothers Circus is in town.
This year's theme is "illuscination." It's centered around magic and illusions. But it also has the traditional circus acts, like clowns, acrobats, and exotic animals.
The circus began at Friday night and runs through Sunday at the Mississippi Coliseum. But, if you arrive an hour early, you can go to a pre-show meet and greet with the performers. It's included in the ticket price, which starts at $14.00.
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Leading up to today, I served as the editor of Elkridge Patch since the site launched in October 2010.
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He's tipped me off to some of the big issues—the new high school in the capital budget, the hospital on the horizon and countless others.
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Former Mississippi State star and major league pitcher Bobby Thigpen is back in the Magnolia state this week.
The former Bulldog serves as the pitching coach for the Birmingham Barons.
Thigpen was a key member of the 1985 Mississippi State team that finished third in the College World Series.
He says it is always a pleasure to come back to the Magnolia State.
"It's something I look forward to when I got this job last year at the end of the season. I knew I was coming back to the Southern League, you know being close to Starkville. We're a couple of hours from here. I've had people come up here, this is our second trip here, there's people come by and say hello and ask me about Mississippi State," said Thigpen.
Thigpen remains close with Ron Polk.
Polk is an assistant at UAB.
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Millions of Chinese citizens come from across the country with dreams of making it big in the capital. Faced with sky-high property prices, living underground is often the only option for this legion of low-waged migrant workers, who make up one-third of Beijing's estimated 20 million people. But they have been unkindly dubbed the "rat tribe" for making a home in Beijing's 6,000 basements and air raid shelters — about one-third of the city's underground space. They pay monthly rents of 300 to 700 yuan ($50 to $110) for partitioned rooms of seven to eight square meters, or sometimes, a closet-like space barely wider than a single bed.
China's Rat Tribe was originally presented at Photoville 2012 as part of a Magnum Foundation initiative to explore the meaning and value of home through a series of photographic installations and happenings that challenge our conventional understanding of what home is and what home means to us.
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When she's not working on personal projects on social issues in the region, she shoots regularly for The New York Times. Since going freelance in 2011, she has also photographed for Le Monde, Newsweek, TIME magazine, Vogue USA, Financial Times Weekend Magazine, New York Times Sunday Magazine and Stern. In 2010, she was awarded a Magnum Foundation "Photography and Human Rights" fellowship at New York University.
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During the early '80s, Douglas continued his session career with even greater success, adding Emmylou Harris, Béla Fleck, the Whites, and Peter Rowan to his list of credits. He returned to his solo career with 1986's Under the Wire on Sugar Hill, which reflected his interest in the progressive new-acoustic (or "newgrass") movement. He subsequently signed with MCA, where he issued Changing Channels (1987) and the smoother, strongly jazz-influenced Plant Early (1989). More session work for increasingly prominent artists brought him into the '90s, with names like Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis, Clint Black, Patty Loveless, Suzy Bogguss, Reba McEntire, Kathy Mattea, and Dolly Parton on his résumé. In 1992, he returned to Sugar Hill for the more traditional bluegrass outing Slide Rule, which many critics ranked among his finest recordings. The following year brought the all-instrumental Skip, Hop & Wobble, a trio recording with Russ Barenberg and Edgar Meyer. In 1994, Douglas contributed to the Grammy-winning compilation Great Dobro Sessions, and cut a duo album with Peter Rowan, Yonder, in 1996. True to its title, 1998's Restless on the Farm was a return to Douglas' freewheeling eclecticism, which continued on 2002's Lookout for Hope. Best Kept Secret arrived in September of 2005. In 2008 he recorded the musically adventurous Glide, and followed it with a Christmas album entitled Jerry Christmas in 2009. In 2010 he contributed to Southern Filibuster: The Songs of Tut Taylor, a various-artists compilation acknowledging the far-reaching influence of Taylor on the modern Dobro sound. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi
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The NFL know now's what Brian can do, we as (Miami Dolphin fans) now how much effort he's invested into his craft. Last year it was due to Hartline, that 5 of the 7 victory's were due to the unexpected brake-out year that he produced, the "cohesiveness" chemistry that the two (Tannehill & Hartline) brought on stage if you will. Was very special to say the least.
Even when doubled covered he goes up at highest point, & gathers it in like rutien pitch & catch. In the back yard or playground & the new look was an upgrade, from his rookie-year. So his new contract should be in the 3-4 million dollar range i think it's worth it. Even though there are other ball-catchers on this club, why should we deduct all the TD's that are due us in the comming years.
Jonny Knox(vill) is a unrestricked free Agent in March & lots more speed then any here in Miami-land maybe Irland should check in-to that as soon as possisable.
Jonesing already "Miami" the early departure from the Play-off's again this year, & letting thoughts of years past when we did have the true #1's on this team. Ted Ginn, Brandon Marshall, two mistakes that i can live without next year. Give me a couple #2's the likes of Best & Hartline everytime last season i was compairing him (Hartline) to a #1, the way he was leading us to victory after victory. Two or Three games in a row near the get-go of the season.
If we do get sum #1 help in this draft i hope we still have the Chemistry of (Devon Best & Brian Hartline) in tow, err on the team with Ryan Tannehill.He was in high school & this was me close to the same times in our lives
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At 13 years old he saw his first live band called Evil Ways , they became Urchin and then Iron Maiden called on Adrian Smith to join then so not a bad introduction. At 16 he bought his Fender Strat that he still owns and plays to this day (Lots of work, saving and a helping hand from HP).
Over the late 70s and early 80s Mike played in a number of bands on the London pub and club circuit (Krypt, Tarot, and a few others) but Mike feels he got away with it rather than actually being any good.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The trial for a Myrtle Beach attorney, charged with interfering with an arrest last fall outside a Five Points bar, has been delayed after Columbia City prosecutors asked for a continuance last week.
Officers John K. Passmore, James Heywood and Amanda H. Long arrested 27-year-old Myrtle Beach attorney Jonathan David McCoy and 25-year-old Allen McAlister on Oct. 16, 2009 outside Sharky's Bar after Columbia Police got a call from a bartender at Red Hot Tomatoes about McAlister causing a disturbance.
When police arrived, they found McAlister more than 20 yards away from Red Hot Tomatoes, standing in front of Sharky's.
Surveillance video from outside Sharky's shows the encounter between the men and police.The video shows the officers' approach; one officer immediately placed McAlister under arrest.
But the three officers later wrote in a police report "he needed to leave," and said they gave him "several chances to leave."
The officers wrote in their report that McAlister walked back to the bar twice before officers wrestled McAlister to the ground and arrested him.
Police went on to claim McAlister "snatched his arms away" and "started pushing the officers away," claims the video does not support.
On Jan. 19, McCoy filed a federal lawsuit against the officers and the Columbia Police Department, contesting the constitutionality of his arrest.
The video then shows McCoy walking up to ask officers why they were arresting his friend.
The officers wrote in their report that McCoy "grabbed an officer by the arm" and continued to intervene by "getting in [the reporting officer's] face." McCoy says he was simply asking the officers about McAlister's arrest details, bond hearing and Miranda rights.
In the video, officers shoved McCoy several times before placing him under arrest. The officers reported in detail that McCoy resisted arrest, allegations the video also disputes.
McCoy's suit claims he asked the officer why he himself was being arrested, and Officer Passmore replied, "for asking questions." The suit said Passmore went on to say it was a crime to ask questions about McAlister's arrest.
In addition to his having his charges dropped, McCoy is also asking for compensation. He says he was traumatized by the ordeal that followed his arrest.
The officers didn't file the charges with the jail after the men were booked in, which caused them to miss two bond hearings and spend a night in jail. During that stay, McCoy witnessed his cellmate kill himself.
McCoy's cellmate had been booked on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill and driving under the influence, and was found hanged in his cell. Coroner Gary Watts ruled Olin Taylor's death a suicide.
The city announced the investigation Thursday, one week after the city was served with the federal suit.
But according to federal court records, McCoy's attorney notified the city of the complaint and tried to resolve the matter in October.
Assistant City Manager Michael King announced an internal investigation into the arrest after we reported the lawsuit and aired the surveillance video on Feb. 4.
"All allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing by members of CPD or any City of Columbia Public Safety Department will be promptly, objectively, fairly, and fully investigated," said Assistant City Manager Michael King in a statement.
A written request to the city seeking current employment status', ranks, hire dates and current positions was sent to the CPD's public relation director, Brick Lewis, on Feb. 5. The city has not responded to that request or to phone calls concerning the information.
The city has not responded to requests for updates concerning the status of the internal affairs investigation in to the officers.
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY -- The unprecedented winter storm that brought life on the Gulf Coast to a frozen halt has come and gone, but are there any lessons we learned that could help us be better prepared if it happens again?
Indeed it was an unforgettable week in Northwest Florida, our usual warm climate turned into a frozen mess.
"Minnesota is well equipped for that weather but this area isn't" said Julie Hoffman, Snowbird from MN.
Julie Hoffman is your typical snowbird. She's used to seeing snow and lots of it. She was amazed at how different winter storm preparations are here compared to up north.
"They're out ahead of the storm preparing the roads before the ice comes. You can't help the weather so you just deal with it the best you can" said Hoffman.
The first few hours were critical, and may have saved lives. Schools, government buildings, military bases were all closed. Unlike up north, sand was the alternative to salt for the roads. Most bridges and overpasses were shut down.
"People who couldn't cross bridges, they did well handling it and that was for safety purposes so I'm impressed" said Joe Kulnen, Escambia County Resident.
"We were a little overkill maybe in the first 24 hours, but when Tuesday night came it was a major crisis" said Gene Valentino, Escambia County Commissioner.
Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino gives credit to the $14 million dollar Emergency Operation Center. It coordinated response efforts between various agencies and neighboring counties. Valentino says within the last seven years he's dealt with several emergencies from hurricanes, a rare tornado, the BP oil spill, major flooding and now a winter storm. With each event comes a learn opportunity.
"The lesson would be could we do something with the bridges to allow quicker access to the bridges sooner and that's being assessed for a future response" said Valentino.


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The Cory Monteith in the McCanick trailer doesn't look like the Cory Monteith that became famous singing Journey on Glee. Monteith, in one of his last roles, plays a young criminal and addict. It's a role weighed down by the knowledge that Monteith died last month of a mixture of heroin and alcohol.
The role, the film's director Josh C. Waller told Entertainment Weekly, was "an opportunity for catharsis." Monteith dealt with substance abuse problems for much of his life.
The trailer, however, makes Monteith's character, the object of fascination for David Morse's titular detective character, seem more mysterious than explicit. In fact, Monteith barely speaks in the trailer, and is mostly seen grimy and on the run.
McCanick is one of two Monteith films that will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. In the other film, All the Wrong Reasons, he plays a department store manager.


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In it's 7th year, the Science of Gingerbread exhibition and competition will intrigue you as you walk around the tables and "ooh" and "ahh" at all the wonderful creations. The gingerbread competition is by far my favorite part of all the holiday celebrations at DSC. I am AMAZED at the creativity that people (and groups) possess.
Alongside the Science of Gingerbread exhibit, you'll also engage in hands-on activities including recipe science, learning about kitchen tools, and more.
Special Programming Includes: (Every weekend and daily December 16 – January 6)
- Visit with Santa and take a photo with him. (weekends only)
- See our "Matter of Taste" Stage Show featuring kitchen science.
- Build and race a candy car in DSC's Gingerbread Derby.
- Make your own gingerbread mix to take home.
- Decorate holiday cookies and eat them too!
My second favorite activity to seeing the gingerbread exhibit is making the gingerbread mix. They hand you this huge bag and you get in a line and walk through the tables, measure out your ingredients and voila! You have a gingerbread mix that you can make at home! It's really great and the kids have a blast measuring out the ingredients.


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I am typically a very upbeat Jets fan. I'm usually the guy that is unrealistically optimistic about the Jets. I thought they'd go 13 - 3 this year and secretly thought they could be even better. Among my circle of Jets fan friends, I'm the guy who always thinks things are better than they are. However, this season, I have not been that guy. I have been profoundly disappointed with how ordinary the Jets have been. Their offensive line, play-calling, quarterback play, and defensive play have all been major disappointments. That said, I still believe that they have the talent and potential to be and play like an elite, Super Bowl contending team.
While I knew they weren't mathematically out of it, after the Debacle in Denver, I declared the season over. However, I am ready to admit that I may have prematurely declared their End of Season. Despite the Jets winning in spite of themselves against Buffalo and putting together a fairly ugly win against the Redskins, they have the same record as 3 other teams for the final wildcard spot. If the Jets beat the 5 - 7 Chiefs this week, they could find themselves all alone in the final wildcard spot, controlling their destiny, with only 3 weeks to play. This week the other three teams the Jets have the same record as are all facing stiff competition. Their competition has a combined record of 30 - 6 (the Titans are facing the 9 - 3 Saints, the Bengals are facing the 9 - 3 Texans and the Raiders are facing the 12 - 0 Packers).
Here's why I'm now cautiously optimistic that the Jets' season isn't over...
- I think the root of many of the teams struggles this year has been the offensive line. The offensive line has looked much improved over the last two weeks. For the second straight week, they did not yield a sack. The Redskins were 3rd in the league in sacks with an impressive group of pass-rushers and the Jets were able to hold them in check.
- Last week, I was concerned that the Jets weren't able to get Greene in the end-zone despite him averaging an impressive 6 yards a carry. This week the Jets more than made up for it getting Greene in the end-zone 3 times while he averaged 4 yards per carry.
- Last week, I was alarmed at how the Jets, despite having their backs up against the wall, were unable to close out the game. They did not win the game; Buffalo lost it. This week, the Jets were impressive in the forth quarter when it mattered most. Granted, the Jets were fortunate to be facing a quarterback who was really struggling but Jets defense deserves some credit for making him struggle. Other than a really poor opening drive, the Jets defense played quite well.
- I think it is safe to say that Aaron Maybin has turned out to be a true diamond in the rough. He is emerging as the Designated Pass Rusher that Ryan hoped Westerman would be. While playing in less than 10 games this year, Maybin leads the Jets in sacks accounting for 25% percent of the teams production with 6. If, when the Jets first signed him, someone would have said that at this point in the season, he'd have the same number of sacks as Richard Seymour, Clay Matthews and Brian Orakpo or have more sacks than Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, I doubt many would have believed it.
Here's why I'm "cautious" in my optimism...
- The Jets seem to have their best games when getting Dustin Keller involved. This week Keller had a meager 12 yards. That isn't going to cut it.
- The Jets need to stretch the field in the passing game. Their passing game has been limited to underneath passes and dump-offs. If the Jets want to get the safeties to back off the box and open up running lanes and underneath passing, they are going to need to challenge the defenders down the field and make them respect the threat.
- With a league high 6 fumbles in the return game, the sure-handed Jim Leonard should be the only Jet returning punts.
- The Jets still need to figure out how to start games faster. The defense looked awful on the opening drive. The offense has yet to score 10 points in the first quarter all year long. If the Jets want to be a playoff team, they should be putting away teams like the Bills, Redskins and Chiefs in the first half. When you let teams hang around, bad things can happen.


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Well sana nga ganyan lang kadali gumawa ng thesis eh:(
kasoo hindi eh.. kaya nga thesis— nothing goes to be easy.
You need more time to spend most of it, almost a year of struggle.
"Thesis" as I remember I merely hear this most from the college students (of course) without thinking or curiosity what's behind with that word "thesis" hmmmm, well, since I'm still high school student that time I just find it nothing and disregarded.
And when ask somebody regarding to it and when my kuya (eldest) had that thesis, from then I've realized what really it is. The only thing I remembered from what my kuya's said "mahirap daw talaga ang thesis even its a group pa" eh what more pa if it is individual its more hard. haayy.
Now I have my thesis, and feels like even I haven't started it yet, I feel uneasy, nervous, fear? and feel like to give up already?
Most had get along to it naman, and its time for me to shine? experience all the struggles behind thesis?
I know it'll never be that easy, knowing that it is an individual project.
But I know anyone can pass through it if you have the courage, determination, hard work and discipline to make and have a good thesis.
If you really know yourself, you know your capacity and the things you still need to explore.
Earlier was our thesis orientation, during the whole orientation I had mixed emotions and never been gone that nervous feeling. hoooh!
actually our thesis project is just easy if you just focus to it and giving your hard time and the best you have.
Of course struggles will always be there, still go on!
I don't know how to start? difficulties that will come on my way and what will be the outcome of my thesis proposal. I'm not aiming to have the best thesis award (knowing that several from our class are excellent) My goal is to give the best of I can, wherein I can be proud of my piece :)
Determination, Believe, Hard work, Motivation, Discipline and of course pray for it, there will be a miracle :)
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I knew you'd give up on me and i've always told you that you would. It doesn't hurt any less, you know. I told you i was used to it but it still hurts. It hurts because i care even if i couldn't show it like a normal person could. I know i'm annoying but i'm only annoying when I care about…
I knew you'd give up on me and i've always told you that you would. It doesn't hurt any less, you know. I told you i was used to it but it still hurts. It hurts because i care even if i couldn't show it like a normal person could. I know i'm annoying but i'm only annoying when I care about…
People try and tell me that its crazyYou and I were never meant to beI don't believe they know,and even if it's soI'm fallen anyway, no matter what they say.A part of me is taking me by the handThe world can't seeStill they can't understandWhy can't they understand… .My heart has a mind of its ownRight or wrong its gonna doOnly what it feels is trueI'll follow it wherever it goesAnywhere it leads me toMy heart has a mind, mind of its own.Maybe we won't always be togetherMaybe this'll last a thousand yearAin't nobody knows, and even if they didIt wouldn't matter nowI'd love you anyhow.My heart knows what I'm needingMy heart knows what I'm feelingIt knows me better than I know myselfMy heart knows what I'm missin'All I have to do is listenAnd listen well… .
Sana makanta mo? :) Yan kase naffeel ko ngayon :)


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Recently the Tango update came out for the Lumia 900 on At&T and drastically improved the camera. Shouldn't Josh go back and retest the camera and possibly change the score? I know it wouldn't be much but I feel it's only fair for a phone that got such a low score that many felt was undeserved.


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Steering Problems of Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander owners have reported 39 problems associated with steering (under the steering category).
#1 - Steering problem of the 2005 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle was a 2005 Toyota Highlander. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is JTEEP21A55_. When I returned from work on 08/28/2013 I noticed a leak under my vehicle. I took my car to an auto mechanic on 8/30/2023 and they informed me that the power steering line was rusted and leaking and needed to be replaced. My vehicle only has 74296 in mileage. I had the power steering line replaced for safety reasons. This steering issue occurred Aug. 28, 2013.
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#2 - Steering problem of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
Crash was involved with the Toyota Highlander. Tl- consumer owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the rear of the vehicle began swaying. The contact was unable to control the steering wheel and crashed into a billboard. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. Kmj. The failure date was June 2, 2013.
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#3 - Steering problem of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
The car involved is a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was JTEES43A78_. I had to replace the steering shaft on this car. I was told that on the 2008 and 2013 models there was an issue. Toyota would not work with me on this expense. I feel this is a major part of the car and I could have been in danger if not fixed. Them knowing this is an issue and not doing a recall is wrong! I felt they should have taken care of this and not at my expense. I have had about 3 different recalls on the car and this just added to my worries. I am not sure what constitutes a recall but felt this was one on Toyota. Thank you. This issue happened on Mon., Mar. 11, 2013.
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#4 - Steering problem of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 Toyota Highlander. My steering locks when I was driving. I reported this issue before to the dealer, but they figure out that the computer has a problem after the big issue. It was November 6, 2012 when this steering issue occurred.
#5 - Steering problem of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound in the steering wheel and the vehicle began to shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and a repair was made however, the contact was unaware of the nature of the repair. After leaving the dealer the vehicle began to shake again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer at least three times who then advised that they were unsure of what was causing the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The failure date was 03/18/2010.
#6 - Steering problem of the 2011 Toyota Highlander
The car involved is a 2011 Toyota Highlander. The VIN of this Highlander is 5TDZA3EH5B_. At approximately 40-42 mph on a slight curve to the right, the steering would get very tight and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn in the direction of the road. ( it is as if the car was turning to the left on its own) this has happened several times and the dealer and Toyota inspected the car. The car was under case management with Toyota three times for the same problem. Case #'s [xxx], [xxx], and case [xxx]. Each time Toyota would state there is no problem and the car was "functioning as designed. " Toyota's excessive use of electronics in areas such as steering have created unsafe vehicles. Even worse, my opinion is Toyota knows they have another safety issue and once again is denying and covering it up. Toyota can no longer be trusted! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). This issue happened on 02/22/2011.
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#7 - Steering problem of the 2011 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle was a 2011 Toyota Highlander. I only have 7k miles in my car I own the car for only 1 year. I notice that the steering wheel is not balance at all. At least 5-10 degree to the right. I have my car service every 6 months with Toyota it should be balanced and done the tire rotation??? also the transmission occasionally stall about 1-2 second when I accelerate to 30-40 mph. I am afraid that the transmission will have problem within this 2-3 years. Like Honda transmission failure on odyssey. This steering problem happened on Wed., Apr. 18, 2012.
#8 - Steering problem of the 2007 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JTEGD21AX7_. At 68,000 miles, my Toyota Highlander steering has become very loose. The steering wheel play is about two inches. Dealer tells me no recalls, but, after making hundreds of thousands of these units, one bad one is bound to occur. Unfortunately, I got the bad one. Dealer admits the vehicle has been very well taken care of. It is otherwise in excellent condition. I am 73 years old and drive very carefully. No accidents or abuse of the vehicle. No tickets or accidents in 55years. Why would a vehicle I have maintained well and taken care of suddenly develop a bad steering rack? especially since Toyota claims to have excellent reliability. I do not feel this vehicle is safe. It wonders allover the road. The failure date was Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.
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#9 - Steering problem of the 2011 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle involved was a 2011 Toyota Highlander. VIN of the vehicle was 5TDZK3EH6B_. Purchased my 2011 Highlander in March, & it had 7000 miles on it at the time of the incident. I started the vehicle in my driveway, put it in drive, and started down my driveway. Pressed the brake pedal, and there were no brakes and seemed not to have power steering. The lights in the dash came on, and the screen said brake malfunction contact dealer immediately. There were no brakes, I finally came to a stop at the bottom of the hill, put the car in park, and turned the ignition off. When I turned the key, the car started, the dash lights were still lit up, and I guess the computer seemed to "reset". I pulled back into my driveway & had the car towed to the dealer the next day. The dealer has had it for over two weeks, and the incident has not happened again, and they said that they cannot find a single thing wrong with it. They can, however, see that there was an "incident" with the brakes on that date by the computer reading. I have been told that I am going to be getting this car back, and that it is fine. Everyone say a prayer for myself and my 3 kids that are in it, & hope that it doesn't happen again in these mountains that I live!. It was Thu., Oct. 27, 2011 when this steering issue occurred.
#10 - Steering problem of the 2006 Toyota Highlander
The car involved was a 2006 Toyota Highlander. I brought 2006-1007 Highlander hybrid vehicle in 2005 from the beginning I am having difficulties with the steering I told dealer multiple times, Toyota company multiple times about the steering problem. As soon as I drive above 25 mph my car pulls towards right very badly I have to apply lot of pressure on the steering to put on the road. Due to this I spent 1000s of dollars to do wheel alignment and steering check
due to this I spent 1000s of dollars on my tires I have to change my tires every two years even though the manufacturer gives warranty for 6 years 65k miles. It was 11/10/2011 when this steering issue occurred.
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#11 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle is a 2004 Toyota Highlander. The steering angle sensor went on randomly during drving, the traction control indicator light was on, causing engine speed slow down and sluggish on road, it happened a few times. I drove slowly to the dealer, it costs over $600. 00 to fix the problem, I am very dissapointed at toy. Ota. It was Nov. 4, 2011 when this steering issue happened.
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#12 - Steering problem of the 2010 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle is a 2010 Toyota Highlander. While driving 25 mph when the steering wheel drifted to the left and then to the right and he lost control of the vehicle. He also applied the brakes and they did not engage; however, after 5 seconds the vehicle began driving normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this was not a safety concern and to continue driving the vehicle. They were also unable to duplicate the failure and no repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,280 and the current mileage was 1,295. This steering problem happened on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010.
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#13 - Steering problem of the 2010 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle involved is a 2010 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that when driving in excess of 50 mph, the vehicle would uncontrollably drift from side to side. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the failure was due to the electronic power steering. The contact was also told there was no option to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 5,000. This problem occurred on November 1, 2010.
#14 - Steering problem of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2008 Toyota Highlander. While driving at low speeds with his foot on the brake pedal, the power steering locked and it was very difficult to make a left or right turn. The vehicle also became hard to control at higher speeds between 50 to 70 mph. The failure occurred 10 times. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was designed that way and it was not malfunctioning. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 2000. The current mileage was 12,050. This problem occurred on Friday, May 15, 2009.
#15 - Steering problem of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
Crash was involved with this problem. The vehicle is a 2008 Toyota Highlander. On February 10, 2008 while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when she put her foot on the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down. She lost control and swerved the into the left lane and crashed into another vehicles rear bumper causing that vehicle to crash into the vehicle in front of them. She sustained injuries to her ribs. The other two drivers also sustained injuries. The insurance company was in the process of investigating the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 13,000. A police report was filed. Updated 03/30/10. The consumer stated there may have been possible steering problems as well. According to the police report, the consumer was traveling too fast for the road conditions. Updated 06/28/jb. This problem occurred on Feb. 10, 2008.
#16 - Steering problem of the 2006 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle involved is a 2006 Toyota Highlander. Last Sunday, October 14, 2007, I was driving my 2006 Highlander hybrid at hormigueros, pr (zip code 00660), when suddenly the vehicle's steering got really stiff. It all happened at a cruising speed of 40-45 miles per hour when suddenly the vehicle's turning wheel got hard and it got really difficult to control. I surely got the scare of my life. I experienced some difficulties while trying to stop the vehicle and park it in a safe place. The vehicle's control panel indicated the following message: verify the hybrid system. We took it the same day to the nearest dealer (the one that I also bought the vehicle) Toyota del oeste, located at hormigueros, pr (00660). My vehicle has received every service recomended by Toyota since I bought it. In October 19, 2007 Toyota del oeste gave me a quote (number pq2105) for $5,957. 45 for the repairing costs of my vehicle. The quote specified a transaxle assy for $4867. 71, plus $700 for 14 labor hours and a local tax of $389. 74. The dealer indicated that once the transaxle was replaced it will have one year only warranty. They also indicated that the transaxle assy was not part of the hybrid system so the warranty can not cover the repair costs (my vehicle had aprox. 66,000 miles. According to Toyota, warranty for hybrid components is 8 years / 80,000 miles). My concerns: 1) how I, as a consumer, make sure that Toyota is not making me pay for a defect that my vehicle may have from the factory? 2) how I am going to be sure that if they replace the transaxle assy I will not be exposed again to an unsafe situation related with a similar problem (remember that a large percentage of roads across the island of puerto rico are built over mountains). 3) how do I really make sure that the dealer is truly making me pay for a component that is not part of the hybrid system and can not be covered by the warranty (remember that, although other manufacturers maybe available, hybrid technology in puerto rico is dominated by Toyota. This problem occurred on 10/14/2007.
#17 - Steering problem of the 2006 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle having this issue was a 2006 Toyota Highlander. I turned on the car and the steering wheel locked up or was not powersteering any longer and for a 55 year old woman driving this car is impossible. It was Sat., Dec. 6, 2008 when this steering issue happened.
#18 - Steering problem of the 2006 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle is a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JTEEW21A16_. My Highlander hybrid 06 seems to have a low braking power mostly at low speeds and it slip, I tried to shift to n and that doesn't solve the problem. Note that the problem is frequently happens but not always. And nobody can resolve it. This issue happened on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
#19 - Steering problem of the 2005 Toyota Highlander
Around the middle of March 2008, my 2005 Toyota Highlander has knocking sounds on the steering wheel when I make turns. I sought the advise of a mechanic friend who has worked with Lexus in the past. He conducted a test drive and ocular inspection and advised me to bring the vehicle to the dealer for he suspects a problem with the steering shaft assembly. On March 24, 2008, I brought the vehicle to a Toyota dealer and was advised to replace intermediate steering shaft assembly. I paid a total of $469. 29 for the service by Toyota city, mamaroneck, NY 10543 inv. [xxx] . The car has 14,549 miles during the date of service. I wrote Toyota USA for a refund of the amount I spent and got an assurance that they will look into it. Family members use the car in the usual course of grocery, school and related travel activities and has not abused it. For your information, this is also well maintained as we follow the suggestions/advise of the owner's manual for maintenance scheduled checks. My VIN [xxx] . The letter of assurance from Toyota sales USA was received several months ago and request for refund has not been acted upon. Thank you very much. Have a great day! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). This steering issue occurred 03/21/2008.
#20 - Steering problem of the 2005 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle is a 2005 Toyota Highlander. I have a 2005 Highlander and it has 45k on it. I have just recently noticed this clunk/knock noise every time I turn the steering wheel left or right 5 degrees off center. The Toyota dealerships service department advised spending $140 on greasing the intermediate steering shaft and the problem should go away, but the more I read up on this particular issue, the more I'm realizing that this is a design flaw and that if I bandage the problem now, it'll only come up again in future mileage. This should totally be a Toyota recall because it directly affect safe driving. I'm just wondering how I can escalate this complaint to the top?. The failure date was Apr. 3, 2009.
#21 - Steering problem of the 2005 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander 2005 - 4 cyl driving in the rain, over puddles of water that create a splash up to about 3/4 the height of the tire (passenger side), will cause the discharge warning light to come on and cause loss of power steering (hard to turn). Suddenly, the warning light will go off and power steering will return. This is my wife's vehicle and I just noticed this issue recently while driving in heavy rain. The fault is repeatable as I noticed it for a second time today, and I managed to have it repeat the failure every time. This failure can cause a serious accident. In a rainstorm it will be typical to create a splash when turning into another street, as it is common for water to pond at the turn. Loss of power steering will cause the driver to turn the wheel harder, and when the power steering returns, then the vehicle will likely oversteer and spin out or hit anything on the direction that it is oversteered into. This incident actually occurred in two separate occasions when I was turning in the rain. The first was inadvertent and at a higher speed since it was the first time that happened when I was driving (a few weeks ago). The second time occurred today. After the incident I tried to recreate the failure, this time since I was expecting it, I did so more slowly but with the same result that will likely cause an accident. I have not taken the vehicle to the vehicle yet since I have just noticed the problem. However, we have and have had a significant amount of vehicles of different makes, and none have had this problem with splashing water causing what is probably a short and loss of power steering. After driving into the garage, I open the hood and look from the top, from the top everything seems to be dry. The other vehicles have been driven through larger splashes, without this problem. It was 07/17/10 when this steering issue happened.
#22 - Steering problem of the 2005 Toyota Highlander
The VIN of this Highlander is JTEEP21A45_. Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Highlander. Defect: the turn signal switch (the device that turns off the signal after a turn is completed) has failed in our vehicle. We are told by a local dealer that Toyota's turn signal switches fail at a very high rate. This component should never fail over the life of the vehicle. Given the high incidence of failures, Toyota's design is clearly defective. Hazard: if the driver forgets to manually turn the signal off, other drivers are given a false signal and likely to misinterpret the driver's intent. This could lead to a serious accident. Repair: Toyota's charge for repairing the defective turn signal switch is excessively high -- approximately $450. Consequently, many drivers are forced to accept and live with the problem, resulting in an unsafe condition. Remedy: Toyota should be required to either recall and replace the defective turn signal switches or repair them at no cost to the customer. This steering issue occurred September 15, 2010.
#23 - Steering problem of the 2005 Toyota Highlander
The car involved is a 2005 Toyota Highlander. I noticed a clunking noise and odd vibration in the steering wheel when traveling at a slow speed especially when turning corners or on a bumpy road. I do believe that if the steering intermediate shaft is not replaced, it could easily cause unnecessary accidents due to loss of steering. Toyota has issued 2 TSB concerning this problem, however they should be forced to have this part replaced. I was able to have mine replaced under warranty, but I'm really writing for all of those owners who might be driving with this problem, because they don't have the money to have it replaced. This problem occurred on Tuesday, Jul. 1, 2008.
#24 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
I bought a 2004 Toyota Highlander in November of 2003 because my husband and I found out we were pregnant and needed a bigger car. Three months and 5000 miles later I had to be towed to the dealership because of a defect in a chip in the "motherboard. " (some sensor defect that caused the asc mechanism to foul up. ) anyway, on Monday, the same thing happened again at 50500 miles, but this time the cause was a steering sensor actuator. Of course, the car is no longer under warranty. I raised cane because two major things have caused me to be towed to the dealership with barely 50000 miles on the car. They are paying for the cost of the parts but that's it. I truly believe Toyota should have paid for the entire ordeal, including towing, labor and rental car because of my inconvenience and obvious defect in the car. Toyota is one of the highest quality brand names of cars and you don't expect to deal with these types of issues when buying one. I feel that they realize I have a defective car and have decided not to care. Now I don't trust the vehicle and want to trade it in for a non Toyota car. Thanks for your time and consideration. This steering issue occurred Monday, December 12, 2005.
#25 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The car is a 2004 Toyota Highlander. Identical to complaint #10114548 my event happened January 6, 2005 with less than 10,000 miles on vehicle. Now, at 35,750 miles, I have O2 sensor problems on a routine basis(3rd sensor on order from dealer right now). I am very concerned that these problems will continue past warranty, I have little faith in this vehicles safety and performance -every day I cross my fingers that nothing else goes "brakes" while driving with my 2 small children. This needs to be investigated. This steering problem happened on 01/06/05.
#26 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle having this issue was a 2004 Toyota Highlander. The VIN of this Highlander is JTEEP21A54_. Noticed free play and a clunking in steering wheel @15,000 miles. More pronounced on turns with bumps. Complained to dealer about condition and they said it was the steering shaft had excessive play in shaft joint. Had to wait over 1 month for the part to arrive. Steering shaft assembly part#45220-48150 was replaced. This issue happened on Apr. 7, 2006.
#27 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle was a 2004 Toyota Highlander. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was JTEEP21A24_. Loose and noisy steering shaft, does not feel safe to drive. It was Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 when this steering issue occurred.
#28 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is JTEDP21A34_. 2004 Toyota Highlander brakes engaged when accelerator was depressed. Customer states that he was in a parking lot hit the accelerator and the brakes applied, and that made the engine stall. He was unable to start the vehicle. The dealer found the steering angel sensor was not out putting correctly which caused the vsc to activate. This issue happened on Sunday, August 19, 2007.
#29 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The car is a 2004 Toyota Highlander. After starting my car and driving it two blocks, the vsc light and audible warning buzzer went on at the same time my car lost tracking and started veering to the left. I was able to get the car home, but the same thing happened as soon as I drove it 3 blocks to a service station. Diagnostics discovered the steering angle sensor was defective. The part was replaced for $630. 11. I see this as extremely dangerous as it could have potentially resulted in a car accident. This steering problem happened on Oct. 14, 2008.
#30 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle involved is a 2004 Toyota Highlander. While driving on busy highway the steering of my Toyota became impossible I managed to get car off of road . Had vehicle towed to garage the steering angle sensor had gone bad the mechanic advised me that this was a dangerous situation. I was also informed that there had been a technical service bulletin sent out on this situation. I just feel that the owners need to be aware of this situation and Toyota should take some responsibility for this dangerous default. This problem occurred on October 31, 2008.
#31 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle involved was a 2004 Toyota Highlander. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Toyota Highlander is JTEEP21AX4_. Heard a clicking sound when turning the steering wheel left or right. This steering issue occurred Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2008.
#32 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The vehicle is a 2004 Toyota Highlander. Wife was driving on clean dry road. Suddenly, the vcs light and traction lights came on the dashboard while alarm sounding came on as well. Car suddenly braked, brakes made a grinding sound, and car jerked to the right. Tried to drive forward and it would not go over 10mph. If the car did, the above happened again. Car was not drivable, and was towed to the nearest Toyota dealership. The situation was very dangerous, as the behavior of the car, not controlled by my wife, the driver, could have easily caused an accident. Turns out, the dealership stated the steering angle sensor went on the car. First. . . The car only has 53k miles on it. This is not a 'wear and tear' part. This part should never go with only this many miles on it. Garbage. Second, the failure of this part causes a very dangerous situation on the road, as once it goes, the driver basically has no control over the car until it slows down to under 10 miles an hour. Toyota needs to stand behind their product, focus on the safety of the public, and issue a recall for this problem. I've researched this on the internet and there are many, many complaints and documented cases of this same problem happening on Toyota vehicles. The dealership fixed the part for $700. Rip off. The failure date was Thursday, February 19, 2009.
#33 - Steering problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander
The car is a 2004 Toyota Highlander. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Toyota Highlander is JTEGD21A64_. Steering. Looseness when turning left or right. Dealer replaced part (45220-48150 shaft assy) @ a cost of $387. 93 (this with a 15% discount). In reading your complaints filed, I note this wasn't t/1st time this has been reported & as stated, there is a dealer service advisory on it. I also took note that there apparently hasn't been any action 2 resolve the matter (ie, the owner continues 2 pay 4 repairs). Should not Toyota b required 2 cover this type of repair ? like we're talking steering here. Is it going to take someone who just let's the problem go to the point where he/she looses control of the vehicle & there is physical injury or death? I was hesitant to write this up because I don't see where n investigation has been conducted (did I just miss it?). My vehicle has just under 55k miles on it (all of them onroad) &s been maintained by the dealer. To me it looks like a $$$ maker 4 the dealer & a calculated decision by Toyota that enough of those requiring the repair wouldn't complain; looks like Toyota wins. This steering issue occurred Tuesday, April 7, 2009.


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