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Stay at the Crowne Plaza Hangzhou Grand Canal hotel for successful business meetings and a prime downtown location.
A serene lotus pond creates a sense of calm beneath the soaring marble atrium of the Lobby at Crowne Plaza Hangzhou Grand Canal. Allow our efficient Concierge to see to your luggage before settling into your calming room or Suite. Mixx Lounge is a relaxing spot for coffee, or you can celebrate your arrival with martinis in the funky Insomnia Bar where live DJs perform.
Crowne Plaza Hangzhou Grand Canal is conveniently located in downtown Hangzhou, 45 minutes' drive from Xiaoshan International Airport. It's easy to hop in a taxi to attend meetings and explore the trendy shopping malls at nearby Wulin Square. Both the picturesque West Lake and Hangzhou rail station are just 15 minutes' drive away.
Host events for 2,200 people in the Convention Centre next door. For intimate events, choose from the hotel's 6 meeting rooms or elegant ballroom. Our dedicated Crowne Meetings Director will take care of all the details. You can upgrade to Club level to enjoy breakfast at the Club Lounge or relax in our rooftop garden.
Keep fit with a workout in Crowne Plaza Hangzhou Grand Canal's Fitness Centre or plunge into the indoor pool. You can watch your meals be prepared at Fu Cafe, where the noodle station and grill station are highlights of the restaurant's open kitchen.


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Caroline R. Jones, 1942-1996
Advertising executive Caroline R. Jones joined Zebra Associates in 1969 as vice president and creative director. The job offered her a step up after her first position in advertising as a copywriter at J. Walter Thompson. Zebra, a black-owned, integrated agency helped build what some historians have called the "golden age" of African American advertising, and Jones conducted market research and campaigns that addressed the urban, black and Latino consumer markets. Throughout out her career she urged manufacturers and marketers to see African American consumers as a varied market with differences in age, region, and wealth. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a creative mind, Jones eventually rose to the top of her field and formed her own agency, Caroline R. Jones Advertising. With many awards and many firsts to her credit, she was often asked to describe what it was like at the top. Her answer: "It's cold but I can feel the sunshine."

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On September 24, Anna Netrebko opens the Met season as Adina in a new production of Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore, directed by Bartlett Sher.
An Elisir costume design for the character of Dulcamara by Catherine Zuber
Simon Keelyside sings Prospero in Robert Lepage's Met premiere production of Thomas Adès's The Tempest, which open October 23, conducted by the composer.
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Join the Bath Priory Restaurant for outstanding Michelin star cuisine in a stunning dining room, overlooking our award-winning gardens.
Executive Chef Sam Moody has created a reputation for exciting flavours, fine quality food and the delivery of a culinary experience that will delight time and time again. Sam has a genuine passion for developing menus that use fresh, local ingredients; his supplier relationships are very strong, his salad leaves are grown locally and to his precise requirements: the link between food and cuisine does not come much closer than this.
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Meanwhile, rest, ice, compression and elevation (called RICE) usually will help minimize damage caused by sprains and strains. You should start RICE immediately after the injury.
RICE relieves pain, limits swelling and speeds healing, and it is often the best treatment for soft-tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains. Here's what to do:
- Rest: The injured area should be moved as little as possible to allow healing to begin.
- Ice: Apply it immediately to reduce inflammation, which causes more pain and slows healing. Cover the injured area with an ice pack for about 20 to 30 minutes, three to four times a day.
- Compression: Using a pressure bandage helps to prevent or reduce swelling. Use an elastic bandage. Wrap the injured area without making it so tight that it will cut off the blood supply.
- Elevation: Raise the injured area above the level of the heart. Prop up a leg or arm while resting it. You may need to lie down to get your leg above your heart level.
Do all four parts of the RICE treatment at the same time. If you suspect a more serious injury, such as a broken bone, call your health care provider immediately.
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- Participate in a conditioning program to build muscle strength.
- Do stretching exercises daily.
- Always wear properly fitting shoes.
- Nourish your muscles by eating a well-balanced diet.
Warm up before any sports activity, including practice, and use or wear protective equipment appropriate for that sport.
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Students to compete in Hyde Park Forum persuasive speech competitionPosted Mar, 30, 2011
The Hyde Park Forum Persuasive Speaking Contest, sponsored by the School of Communication Studies at Kent State University, will be held April 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.
The Hyde Park Forum is a tradition in the School of Communication Studies which allows a public forum for students to share their persuasive speeches on topical issues, according to Jennifer Chakroff, Ph.D., course director and assistant professor of Communication Studies.
Seven students from a variety of academic majors enrolled in the school's Introduction to Human Communication course will compete for cash awards and special gifts. Students enrolled during Fall and Spring semesters of the current academic year were invited to submit their persuasive speech outlines for the competition.
The seven finalists, their major and persuasive speech topic are as follows:
• Hannah Bostdorff, Nursing, "Implementing A.L.I.C.E. Training in Schools."
• Rushia Edwards, Pre-nursing, "Affirmative Action: What Really Matters?"
• Lane Forthofer, Middle Childhood Education, "Cyber-bullying Must Stop!"
• Alyssa Galmish, Nutrition and Food, "Eating Organic Food."
• Michelle Hayes, Interior Design, "Joining the Air Force."
• Elizabeth Heibertshausen, Fashion Merchandising, "Changing Language Barriers: Learning a Second Language."
• Megan Husk, "Nutrition and Food, "3D Movies."
Finalists' instructors are Kathryn Golsan, Thomas Gore, Roxanne Hall, Brain Pattie, Phillip Reed and Rekha Sharma.
The event, which is open to the public, traditionally attracts an enthusiastic audience of fellow students, family, friends and Communication Studies faculty. Guest judges for the competition will include leaders from business, education, government and civic service communities.
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Keo.co.za talks to Blue Bulls U18 coach Bart Schoeman about this year's Craven Week.
Which school has the most players in the Blue Bulls side, and has that school been the best performer in Pretoria?
Waterkloof has 14 players, followed by Affies and Southdowns with three each and Garsfontein and Pretoria Technical High with one each. Waterkloof generally has the best rugby players in Pretoria.
How many players from last year's team will feature in this year's campaign?
We have four and they're all from Waterkloof: De Wet Meyer [flanker], Justin Forwood [loosehead prop], François Tredoux [flyhalf] and Shaun Robinson [fullback].
Who will be your key players at Craven Week?
Well, that's a bit subjective, but Waterkloof's Irné Herbst [lock], Roelof Smit [eighthman], Tredoux and Janco Gunter [inside centre] are all good players.
Who is your captain, and why did you give him the responsibility?
Meyer. He's a leader of high quality. It was a logical appointment seeing that 14 of the players come from Waterkloof, where he's captain. He's also captained the Blue Bulls U16 side.
The Blue Bulls didn't have a good Craven Week last year. Can the current crop do better?
We made a promising start to the season when we beat KwaZulu-Natal 36-3 in an inland tournament called Bondedag, which is organised by the northern unions.
What are your team's strengths?
We're very mobile and our forwards are very good. We've got versatility, which could help us.
Which team do you expect to give you a tough time?
Obviously, we will not be underestimating any side, but as far as I'm concerned, Border, Free State and Western Province are the teams that you can never take for granted.
The Blue Bulls come up against Boland in their first match. What threat do they pose?
They tend to do very well against their big opponents in Craven Week. I expect them to come hard at us.
What are your coaching ambitions?
We're a very close-knit management team at the Blue Bulls. We have a healthy management set-up, which makes me happy to remain a youth coach. I don't dream as far as coaching the Springboks.
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Cultivating Connections: Robert Day Scholars
In addition to the career service offerings at Claremont McKenna College, Robert Day Scholars are provided additional networking opportunities in the form of networking trips, intimate distinguished speaker meetings and career discussions with the Robert Day School Board of Advisors.
Networking Trips
Scholars have the opportunity to participate in off-campus networking trips. These trips provide Scholars the opportunity to meet with company representatives, as well as see and hear first hand what skills are necessary to thrive in professional environments. Since the program's inception, Robert Day Scholars have had the opportunity to visit premiere companies in major cities around the world.
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MEBANE — Western Alamance's Alexis Dickerson had been trying to reach a benchmark of 40 feet for a shot put throw all season.
So when she finally accomplished the feat, on her final throw during Wednesday's Mid-State 3-A Conference championships at Eastern Alamance, there was an obvious reaction.
"It's just like that one instant. … It's something I've been working toward since last year to get toward. I finally hit it and my mind just goes blank when I hear the number," Dickerson said. "All I could hear coming from my mouth was 'Ahhhhhh!' "
Dickerson's throw measured in at 40 feet, 11½ inches, which won the girls' competition by more than 6 feet. Dickerson also won the discus with a throw of 113-5, taking the top spot there by more than 15 feet.
By those standout performances, Dickerson was named the meet's Most Valuable Performer.
On her personal-best throw, Dickerson said she "definitely felt something." But Dickerson wasn't sure if she had reached her mark until she heard the distance called out.
"That's when it all broke loose," Dickerson said with a chuckle. "Ahhh, all in capital letters. That's basically, as a thrower I feel like I can't express it."
Along with Dickerson came a standout performance from Western Alamance's Lydia Laws, who won the 100-meter hurdles (16.56 seconds) and 300 hurdles (46.96). The 100 hurdles, her first race of the day, brought a bit more excitement than expected.
"My steps were really off, my whole rhythm just because I don't physically feel well," said Laws, who's battling shin splints and hip injuries. "I also had a Styrofoam cup fly right in front of my face. … It was literally like right there (motioning about a foot in front of her face). I went from looking at the hurdles to up in the sky. After that my whole rhythm was off."
Laws also finished fourth in the 200 dash — an event she said she might have been proudest of because she hadn't competed in the 200 since "forever." For an encore, Laws helped the 1,600 relay to a first-place finish (4:18.78) by running the anchor lap.
Because of Dickerson and Laws, along with standout performances by distance runners Mary Galey, Celeste Ricci, Kacie Anderson, Hope Cary and a first-place finish by Kierra James in the high jump (4-10), the Western Alamance girls' team finished in second place with 122 points to Northern Guilford's 152.
Williams High School finished third with 103 points, buoyed by a victory in the 400 dash by Shanica Johnson (1:03.47) and a victory in the triple jump by Tamilia Wright (35 feet). Johnson also finished third in both the 100 and 200.
The Bulldogs' Chelsey Hargrave finished second in both the high jump and long jump and was named the Most Valuable Performer in field events.
Eastern Alamance's units in the 400 and 800 relays were victorious, with three of the runners participating in both races. Mackenzie Ballard, Shakira Boswell and Jasmine Parquet teamed with Casey Talabi to win the 400 relay. Jaz Alston joined Ballard, Boswell and Parquet for victory in the 800 relay.
On the boys' side, being a part of the Williams 400 and 800 relays that both finished second and recording a third-place finish in the 200 dash might seem ordinary for A.J. Fields.
But based on the past few weeks, Fields was just happy to be competing.
The senior was hospitalized for four days after the city / county meet April 9 because of what was later determined kidney failure. Fields was cleared to resume practicing Monday and entered Wednesday's meet with a small idea of what to expect.
"I was just like, 'I want to see what I can do.' So I just took mainly relays (Wednesday) to try to help out the team anyway I could," Fields said. "Monday I went through a full practice. I did like 2 miles just to see if I had my endurance."
Fields admitted he's sometimes nervous before of races but "that's just until I get in my block, after that I'm fine."
Compared to where he was two weeks ago, Fields was happy to have that nervous feeling.
"It was real scary because when I went, they didn't really know what to say," Fields said of his trip to the hospital. "They thought it might be my liver but they found out it was my kidneys had shut down."
Williams senior Dequante Farrish continued his impressive season for a first-time track and field athlete, collecting a victory in the 300 hurdles (42.49).
After what he deemed was an uncomfortable third-place finish in the 110 hurdles, Farrish made sure to adjust accordingly for the longer version of the hurdles.
"In the 110s, when I come out of my blocks, before I got in, they just felt weird," Farrish said. "So I was just like, 'Forget, I'm going to try my hardest and just go at it.' It made me focus more (for the 300 hurdles), that's why I didn't use blocks."
Williams' Tereak McCray won the long jump (19-9) and finished second in the 400 dash.
The Bulldogs finished third in the team competition, trailing Northern Guilford (165 points) and Eastern Alamance (111 points).
Eastern Alamance's Michael Turner recorded a victory in the triple jump (40-8) and a second-place finish in the long jump en route to being named the Most Valuable Performer in field events.
The Eagles also received a victory in the 400 dash by junior Saadiq Sweezer, whose time of 50.47 edged McCary's time of 50.62.
"All day I was just focused on the 400. If I didn't run anything else, I wanted to run the 400 because … two years ago, I ended up running third. I couldn't run last year because I had a fractured hip," Sweezer said. "It was always my goal to get first in the conference."
Sweezer also ran the first leg of the Eagles' victorious 1,600 relay (3:34.28), which featured Ethan Cole-Evans, Lamont Robinson and Malik Wilson.
Sweezer, Wilson and Robinson combined with Ryan Woods to win the 800 relay (1:29.66).
Western Alamance's D.J. Elliot won the discus with a throw of 134-2.
Northern Guilford football standout T.J. Logan won the 100 (11.04), 200 (22.12) and anchored the winning 400 relay (43.71).


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The Bears and Cardinal will close the season at Maxwell Family Field in a game broadcast live by the Pac-12 networks.
Nicole Wallstedt, Lara Kruggel score in victory
Sydney Earle scores for Golden Bears
California junior scored two goals in Cal's win against UC Davis
California returns to winning form on Senior Day
Cal hosts UC Davis on Senior Day Sunday at 1:30pm
Golden Bears are the latest team to lose at Aggie Stadium
Bears score two late goals from Lara Kruggel
California hosts Yale Saturday at 1 p.m. before traveling to UC Davis Sunday at 3 p.m.
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May 8, 2008
Scholarships.com Staff
As expected, President Bush signed into law the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008. After receiving bipartisan support from the House and the Senate, the bill aimed at ensuring student loan availability was approved by the president.
Worried that the departure of student lenders from the FFEL Program could make student loans more difficult to obtain, legislators hurried to secure a backup plan. According to House Representative George Miller, "The bill carries no new cost for taxpayers."
The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 indicates that:
o The limit on federal loans will soon increase. Students will be able to borrow $2,000 more to cover tuition and other costs.
o Parents will have more time to save for PLUS Loans. Rather than having to pay as soon as money is disbursed, they will have until six months after the child graduates before initial payments are due.
o Families slightly behind on their mortgages or medical bills may still be eligible for PLUS Loans.
o The Secretary of Education has the authority to advance federal funds to student lenders and guaranty agencies acting as lenders of last resort if the lenders run out of capital.
o Shall a lender of last resort plan be put into practice, guaranty agencies acting as lenders will have to abide by rules and restrictions similar to those governing FFEL lenders.
o Congress may call on the Federal Financing Bank to consider injecting money into the student loan market at no cost to the taxpayers.
May 7, 2008
Complicated student loan legal jargon is an unfortunate component of the borrowing process. Two words all students should be familiar with before borrowing are "subsidized" and "unsubsidized". Let's break these down:
Subsidized Loans Students who borrow subsidized loans through the Federal Direct or the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) programs will receive government-backed college money. Because the government agrees to compensate FFEL lenders for loan defaults, student lenders agree to offer low-interest loans. They do not charge students for the interest that accumulates during the college years and post-graduation six-month grace period as the government takes care of these costs. Unfortunately, not all students are eligible for federal subsidized loans because finances are among the eligibility criteria. Students whose FAFSA results suggest financial need and those whose parents applied for but were denied a PLUS Loan may take out subsidized loans.
Unsubsidized Loans While federally unsubsidized loans boast fewer benefits than subsidized ones, their interest rates still tend to be lower than those offered by private lenders. Students are responsible for all interest that accrues during their years in school, deferment, and grace periods. As long as students don't exceed their annual loan borrowing limits, they may take out both subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Because unsubsidized loans are not based on financial need, students who are not deemed needy by the government may still take out these loans. The borrowing limit on these loans will vary based on year in school and dependency status, but the sum may not exceed the estimated cost of attendance for each school minus other financial aid a student receives. Students may borrow both subsidized and unsubsidized loans during the same period as long as the limits for each are not surpassed.
May 6, 2008
The rising cost of college rates has been a headache for families across the nation. However, college tuition is not the only expense expected to increase. Due in part to the high costs of gas, the price of food transportation—and therefore food—has been on the rise. Like consumers, campuses have to deal with the effects that food costs have had on meal plans.
If you're one of the many dorm-residing students subscribing to an on-campus cafeteria plan, especially one with a buffet-style layout, you can imagine how quickly prices could escalate. Numerous students make it a habit to fill their trays with one of everything…just in case. The quantity of wasted, expensive food has college representatives worried that a hike in cafeteria prices is inevitable.
Colleges are doing what they can to minimize expected charges, but pricing continues to be a problem. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, some schools have taken to skimping on the amount of ingredients used in each dish while others have managed to save by eliminated cafeteria trays. In an interview with Mr. Simon of Western Washington University, it was reported that, "Western Washington dining halls observed a 34-percent reduction in waste during one week last month when the institution went trayless."
For students who aren't fond of dorm food as is, the idea of having to save money to afford it is extremely frustrating. Unfortunately, many students see few alternatives. Unless they can stuff all groceries into a portable, shared fridge, it's just one more pain to deal with.
May 5, 2008
As a means of promoting diversity and developing talent, Scholarships.com has created a new set of scholarships for high school and undergraduate students. The "Fund Your Future" area of study scholarship consists of thirteen $1,000 awards to be granted to students who pursue a postsecondary education in one of thirteen designated fields and 185 related majors. Included is the Scholarships.com Business Scholarship, an award for students who plan to or are already majoring in business and related studies.
Scholarships.com understands that writing a 2,000 word paper on trickle-down economics can be a turnoff to students who lack both money and time. That's why we've simplified things, and cut the requirements down to a 250 to 350 word scholarship essay. Students interested in applying for the award will have to submit an online response to the following question: "What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in business?"
1. Applicant must be a registered Scholarships.com user. Creating an account is simple and free of charge. 2. Applicant must be a US citizen 3. Applicant must be undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall 4. Applicant must have indicated an interest in one of the following majors:
Business, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Advertising, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing/Distribution, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Human Resources, International Affairs, Real Estate/Development, Sports Administration, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Retail
May 31, 2008
Required Material:
A 250 to 350 word response to the following question: "What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in business?"
Further details about the application process and about contacting the scholarship provider can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search. Once the search is completed, students eligible for the award will find it in their scholarship list.
May 2, 2008
After passing the Senate and the House in varying formats, a compromise was reached on legislation that would help lenders stay afloat in a troublesome student loan market. The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 was sent to the President yesterday, and rapid approval is expected.
If signed into law, the bill would give the Secretary of Education the right to buy loans from struggling lenders, thus providing them the capital needed to offer new student loans. Worried that lenders may continue to depart from the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program—as fifty have already done—legislators have been scurrying to provide financial assistance before the school year begins. Though the law would only serve as a backup plan, the hope is that knowledge of a federal cushion would make both lenders and students more willing to engage in business.
To decrease student dependence on private lenders, ones generally offering loans options that are more expensive and less flexible than those offered by FFEL lenders, the maximum sum a student could borrow from the government was also increased. According to The Christian Science Monitor, the caps on unsubsidized loans available to students of any income level would increase by $2,000 for each school year. Dependent students would now be able to borrow up to $31,000 for their undergraduate education.
May 1, 2008
When doors to the new University of Central Florida College of Medicine open in 2009, they will open with a bang. In the hope of attracting the best and the brightest, medical practitioners and college representatives from the University of Central Florida have raised enough money to reimburse the first class for all four years of medical school. They will cover not only the tuition but also the fees and living expenses. With the Association of American Medical Colleges estimating the average debt of medical school graduates to be at about $139,000, the deal is sweet enough to cause a toothache.
"I think setting the bar high for the quality of the first class will set the stage for the caliber of every class that follows," said Tavistock Group director and donor Rasesh Thakkar. Fundraisers have been in place since 2007 to make that happen. After tapping all possible resources, the school is expecting to admit a class of about 120 students which, based on a four-year plan, will receive a grant worth approximately $160,000.
Students interested in attending the school may begin applying in June of 2008. If accepted, they will automatically receive the award---no lengthy essay competitions, no laborious commitments, just money. "UCF stands for opportunity," states the university website. When studies and internships leave little time for outside work, a full tuition scholarship is the epitome of such opportunity.
April 30, 2008
After an appeal by the Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), an international grassroots network of students concerned about the impact drug abuse has had on communities, the court has once again rejected the claim that withholding federal student aid from drug offenders is unconstitutional.
According to the 1998 Higher Education Act, students who have been convicted for having, for the first time, used drugs are to be denied federal college funding, including free aid in the form of Pell Grants, from the government for one year. The length increases to two years for a second conviction and becomes permanent after the third. For those convicted of selling drugs, the punishment is a two-year federal aid loss or, for two offenses, the permanent withholding of federal aid.
The SSDPF has complained that the double jeopardy law, one which prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense, makes such procedures illegal. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, Judge Kornmann disagreed with the claim stating that the law served legitimate federal interests by minimizing college drug use and preventing taxpayers from having to fund the education of drug users or sellers.
April 29, 2008
Financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants is a student's best bet when searching for college funding. Families who cannot pay for a student's education without outside assistance should first turn to cost-free resources. When these prove insufficient, students can consider borrowing money for college.
With recent articles detailing the plights of indebted students and their troubled lenders, it's no surprise that students are intimidated by the borrowing process. If one's economic situation calls for assistance in the form of student loans, getting comfortable with the lending process is a good way to get rid of the loan jitters. So before you sign on the dotted lines, familiarize yourself with the following terms:
The Basics:
The Rest:
April 28, 2008
Last year, we wrote an article about the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, a scholarship opportunity created to help college students afford an education. Unfortunately, the four-year scholarship program we concentrated on did not take into consideration the numerous deserving students who planned to attend a two-year program. With college costs rising at rates that outpace inflation, the number of students who choose to take the community college route is growing quickly.
Because many scholarship providers limit their awards to students who enter four-year programs, students who wish to enter two-year schools often feel their options limited. Luckily, Coca-Cola did not forget about these students. Since 2000, the Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship Program has been helping students afford a community college education. Those interested in applying for this award should contact a financial aid representative at their college of choice for details specific to their school.
1. 350 scholarships of $1,000 each
1. Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident
2. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Applicant must be involved in the community as a volunteer or worker
4. Applicant must plan to enroll in at least two courses at a two-year college in the upcoming fall semester
5. Applicant must be pursuing an associates degree
6. Applicant may not be a child or grandchild of a Coca-Cola employee, officer or owner of a Coca-Cola bottling company, division or subsidiary.
1. An application asking for biographical, community service and employment information
April 25, 2008
Many intelligent, talented and hard-working students, ones who have the know-how and determination necessary to succeed at top universities, feel that finances are holding them back from the education they dream about. With the annual costs of Harvard estimated at $34,000, Duke $35,000 and Columbia $37,000, it's no wonder that students shy away from just the though of prestigious schools. When one considers tuition, a troublesome economy and the weary prospects of student lenders, high school dreams become just that.
However, students are often unaware that many of the best financial aid packages are available to those who plan to attend the most impressive (and expensive) schools. Cream of the crop universities know that many cannot afford their high costs. To avoid missing out on a diverse student body—one that can contribute to academics and cultural perspective—they offer very generous financial aid packages. Elite schools often cut tuition by the thousands, if only students knew that.
If you have high hopes about attending an elite college or university, don't give up before you start. Instead, become educated about your financial aid options. Check out university websites, conduct a free scholarship search and take a look at the hefty financial aid options below.
Stanford Financial Aid
In the ongoing Ivy League battle for the most promising students, Stanford has once again increased the size of undergraduate financial aid packages. Students whose parents make less than $60,000 will soon be attending the school for free—no tuition, no room and board, no additional expenses. Those whose parents make between $60,000 and $100,000 will have their tuition paid for but will be expected to cover other expenses. Unfortunately for those whose parents make more than that, tuition will increase this year.
Harvard Financial Aid
Like Stanford, Harvard has already eliminated contribution requirements for students whose household income is lower than $60,000 per year. But that's not all; they have also upped financial aid for to the less needy. Students whose parents make between $60,000 and $120,000 will be expected to pay no more than 10 percent of estimated college costs and those making between $120,000 and $180,000 will be expected to pay 10 percent.
Duke Merit Scholarships
Students who apply to Duke are automatically considered for one of Duke University's Merit Scholarships. A number of awards are granted, and they can be quite generous. Students who are selected for the Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship, for example, can win full tuition for four years, a spot at a Duke/Oxford College summer program in England, a $2,500 stipend for expenses and a President Research Fellowship of up to $5,000.
Northwestern University Scholarships
Northwestern University gives away more than $50 million annually to helps undergraduate students meet the financial costs of this private university. All awards are based on financial need and funding availability. About 50 percent of students receive university aid packages which range in size from $250 to $33,000 (with $15,000 being the average).
University of Chicago College Honor Scholarship
Twenty undergraduate students attending the University of Chicago will be awarded the College Honor Scholarship—an award that covers full tuition for all four years. To be considered for this award, students should check the scholarship box upon filling out their college application. The awards are merit-based so students who have an exceptional academic record will be the ones rewarded.
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Child SupportConciliation Court (Small Claims Court)Court Appointed Attorneys (Public Defenders)Court RecordsDomestic Abuse (Order for Protection)Family CourtHarassment Restraining OrderJudgmentsJuvenile CourtLandlord/Tenant (Eviction Process)Law LibraryName ChangeProbate/Mental Health CourtSubpoenaTraffic Violations
Child Support
Court Administration provides information on some child support issues, including: reducing or increasing child support obligations and cost of living adjustments for child support. Staff are not attorneys and may not give legal advice; however, staff may provide assistance in completing some forms related to child support matters. When completing the forms you must contact the Court Administrator's Office for a hearing date.
Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)
What is Conciliation Court?
Minnesota Law created the Conciliation Court, also called Small Claims Court. This court allows citizens to bring their legal claims to court without expensive costs or complicated legal procedures.
Where do you file a claim in Conciliation Court?
You must file your claim in the county where the person against whom you are making a claim (the defendant) lives. You may, however, seek recovery for dishonored checks in the county where you live if the check was issued in your county. You may make a claim for a security deposit on rental property in the county where the rental property is located. You may sue corporations in the county where their business office or branch office is located.
How do you file a claim in Conciliation Court?
The Conciliation Court form for filing your claim is available from any Court Administrator's Office. You must have the following information:
Your name and address and the name and address of the defendant (home address if the defendant is an individual); the amount of your claim and the reason for it; and the date your claim arose.
You must verify the claim. (Sworn to and signed before a Notary or Court Deputy.) You will also pay the filing fee.
What happens if a defendant files a counterclaim (claim against you)?
The defendant must file the claim at least five (5) days before the date set for a hearing (Saturday, Sunday and holidays not included).
The defendant must also pay a filing fee. You will receive notice if a counterclaim is filed. The Conciliation Court hears the counterclaim at the same date and time set for your claim.
How do you prepare for the hearing?
An attorney may represent all parties if they so desire. You should also bring to court all other evidence, such as receipts, repair bills, estimates, and other items which help prove your claim. The Court Administrator will mail notice of the court's decision to all parties.
How do you appeal a Judgment?
Forms are available at the Court Administrator's office. Your case may be appealed (removed) to the District Court if either you or the defendant are dissatisfied with the Conciliation Court Judgment and all parties appeared at the Conciliation Court hearing. You will need to file a Demand for Removal, an Affidavit of Good Faith, and an Affidavit of Service. You must also pay an additional filing fee.
What happens upon an appeal?
Filing an appeal (removal) means a completely new trial will take place. You may file a Jury Trial Demand if you wish the appeal be heard before a jury. Attorneys may represent both parties.
How do you collect a Conciliation Court Judgment?
If you received a Judgment and the other party (Judgment Debtor) does not appeal or voluntarily pay, you may choose to have the Judgment enforced.
To do this, you must have the Conciliation Court Judgment transcribed to the District Court along with Affidavit of Identification with the Court Administrator. This creates a lien against real estate the debtor owns in the county. It also affects the debtor's credit rating. The Judgment may be enforced for up to ten (10) years from the date of the original Conciliation Court Judgment.
You may request the Court Administrator to issue an Order for Disclosure if you are unable to determine what assets the debtor owns. This Order requires the debtor to reveal all nonexempt property and financial information to you within ten (10) days. If the debtor fails to respond, you may request the Court to issue an Order to Show Cause. An Order to Show Cause will require the Judgment Debtor to appear in Court and explain why the Order for Disclosure was disobeyed.
Once you have determined what assets the debtor owns, you may request the Court Administrator to issue a Writ of Execution. The Writ of Execution is the document which directs the Sheriff to attempt to collect on your judgment.
Court Appointed Attorneys (Public Defender)
When a person is charged with a crime, which has the potential of a penalty of time in jail, the court may appoint an attorney to represent their interests. A crime is defined as something more serious than a petty misdemeanor. In other words, you are not even eligible for a court appointed attorney unless there is the prospect of being sent to jail. These cases include misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony allegations.
In order to appoint an attorney, the court must also determine if a person charged with a crime is financially eligible. An application form must be obtained from Court Administration, which must be truthfully completed and verified. If the court determines a defendant does not make enough money to hire counsel, an attorney most often called a "Public Defender" will be appointed.
The Public Defenders serving Sherburne courts are from the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender's Office located at 231 Main Street, Suite C, Elk River, MN 55330. Their phone number is 763-633-6019.
There are only a few instances in which the court is authorized to appoint an attorney at government expense in a non-criminal matter. These cases only include paternity matters, civil commitment proceedings and occasions where a party is looking at the potential of jail time for contempt of court in child support matters. In all other civil and family matters, an individual is advised to hire their own attorney to represent them in court.
Court Records
About 95% of the records relating to actions before the court are open and accessible to the public. Court files and related records must be viewed at the counter of the Court Administration office.
Copies of court documents are $14.00 for each certified copy of a document and $8.00 for each non-certified copy of a document. To request a copy(s) of a document(s) by mail, please include a check for the amount of the copy(s), a self-addressed, stamped envelope, the name of the case, the file number, if known, the specific document requested, and a day time phone number where you can be reached in case of any questions. Send the request to Sherburne County Court Administration, 13880 Business Center Drive, Elk River, MN 55330. Make the check or money order payable to Court Administration. Please allow five days for processing.
Domestic Abuse (Order for Protection)
What is an Order for Protection?
An Order for Protection (OFP) is a court order that will help to protect you from domestic abuse. An OFP tells the person abusing you to stop harming or threatening you. Domestic abuse is defined as any of the following conduct between family or household members: physical harm, injury, assault, rape, terroristic threats, or making a person fearful of harm, injury or assault. Examples include hitting, kicking, pushing, punching, slapping, pulling hair, choking, holding you down, threatening to harm or kill you or the children, forcing sex or any sexual contact with a child.
Who can get an OFP?
Any family or household member may ask the court for an OFP. A family or household member means married or divorced people; parents and their children; persons related by blood (such as brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts or grandparents); and people who live together or who have lived together in the past. People who have never lived together may also ask for an OFP if they have had a child together or have been involved in a significant romantic or sexual relationship. You can also apply for an OFP to protect a child in your family or household.
Victims of abuse who are at least 16 years old may get an OFP against an abuser if they are or were married to or have a child with him or her. Other victims of abuse less than 18 years old must have another family or household member or an adult get an Order for Protection for them.
Where do I file for an OFP?
You must file the OFP either in the county where you reside, where the other party resides or where the abuse occurred.
How do I get an OFP?
Ask the clerk for Order for Protection forms. Fill out the forms. There is no fee to file the petition. After the papers are complete, a court staff person will review the papers with you to ensure they are completed properly. Your signature will be notarized and the paperwork will be taken to a judge for review.
When you go to the courthouse, it is helpful to bring with you:
How does the respondent find out about the hearing and the order?
You will take copies of the petition and order to the sheriff to be personally handed to (served on) the respondent. The sheriff does this. There is no cost to you for the service.
What happens at the hearing?
You must show up for the hearing! If you don't appear, the case will be dismissed. If the respondent was served with the papers and does not show up for the court hearing, the judge will review your request and usually will grant you the OFP you have requested.
What happens after the hearing? How long am I protected?
The Order for Protection, if granted, will describe your rights. Read it carefully. The judge may order different things than what you asked for. The Order for Protection will tell you how long it lasts. Usually the order lasts for one year. If you are still threatened, harassed, abused, or afraid before the order expires you can contact Court Administration and request an extension of the order.
If the respondent disobeys the order, you should call the police or sheriff right away. Keep a copy of the order with you at all times.
How do I change, extend or dismiss an Order for Protection?
Contact the Court Administrator's office and explain that you wish to change, extend, or dismiss your order.
**It is important to have your order dismissed by a judge if you and the respondent wish to live together again or have contact.
Family Court
Family Court is the division of the District Court which deals with cases involving families, e.g., marriage dissolutions (divorce); domestic abuse actions; harassment actions; child custody/support matters and paternity cases. In some of these actions (for example, domestic abuse matters), Court Administration staff may provide forms and clerical assistance. Forms are available on the website of http://www.mncourts.gov/?page=513. Customers are requested to print and provide their own forms.
Harassment Restraining Order
Harassment is defined as repeated, intrusive, or unwanted acts, words, or gestures, that are intended to adversely affect the safety, security, or privacy of another, regardless of the relationship between the actor and the intended target; targeted residential picketing; and a pattern of attending public events after being notified that the actor's presence at the event is harassing to another.
What is a Harassment Restraining Order?
A Harassment Restraining Order is a court order forbidding someone from harassing and/or making contact with another or any minor children in the home. The term "petitioner" refers to the person asking for the harassment order. The term "respondent" refers to the alleged harassing party. The petitioner first obtains a temporary order, which is effective until a court hearing, which is held within fourteen days. At the hearing the court will ask to hear from both parties to determine if the temporary order should be extended; the extension can be up to 2 years.
Petitioner may request:
You may apply for a Harassment Restraining Order if......
Filing Fee
There is a fee of $320.00 to file harassment papers. The fee may be waived if your income meets certain guidelines or your allegations involve a gross misdemeanor, felony harassment or stalking offense. The judge determines if the filing fee must be paid.
Harassment Forms (Petition)
You will need to complete a harassment petition and submit them to the Court Administrator's office.
How can I get a Harassment Order?
After completing your documents, the clerk will review them. The documents are submitted to a judge for review.
The judge decides whether to sign the temporary order based on the harassment laws. If signed, the papers are filed with the Court Administrator's Office. Copies will be made of your order. You will keep a copy for yourself. You will take the remaining copies to the Sheriff's Office for proper service.
How Is it Served?
The sheriff will personally serve the papers on the respondent.
NOTE: If the respondent lives in a county other than Sherburne, the petitioner (you) may be responsible for taking the order to the Sheriff's Department in the county where the respondent lives. You must come to court on your hearing date even if the respondent has not been served.
What happens in court?
You should come to court prepared for trial with any witnesses or evidence.
What if the respondent disobeys your Harassment Order?
How do I dismiss or change my Harassment Order?
To Dismiss - Both parties must appear and complete a Stipulation and Order for Dismissal. The court will decide whether to grant your request.
To Change - You will fill out a Motion to Amend and Order to Appear. A new hearing date will be set. Once again you will need to make arrangements with the sheriff for service. The court will decide whether to grant your request.
The public computer terminals in the Court Administration hallway may be used to access information on outstanding judgments, which include money owed by debtors to creditors. Many agencies such as abstract companies, credit bureaus, etc. collect judgment information from the public files. The life span of a judgment is ten (10) years or until it has been paid and a "satisfaction" document is filed with Court Administration.Judgment Search Certificate Information:
1. Judgment searches are NOT conducted via the telephone.
2. Judgment searches may be requested at the counter in Sherburne County Court Administration during regular business hours ($5.00 per name or $5.00 per any variation of the name); OR
3. Judgment searches may be requested by mail when accompanied by a prepaid fee of $5.00 per Search Certificate ($5.00 per name or $5.00 per any variation of the name). The goal is to process these requests within 24 hours.
Judgment-Related Fees:
Satisfaction of Judgment
$ 5.00
Partial Satisfaction of Judgment
Writ of Execution
$ 55.00
Assignment of Judgment
Judgment Search Certificate
Order for Disclosure
Order to Show Cause
Transcript (Issued)
$ 40.00
Transcript (to Docket)
Exemplified/Authenticated Copy
$ 24.00
Default Judgment
$ 320.00
Foreign Judgment
i. Cases up to and including $7,500.00
$ 75.00
ii. Cases $7,501.00 and over
Juvenile Court
Juvenile Court is the division of the District Court in Sherburne County, which deals with cases involving children under the age of 18. Various types of cases are heard in Juvenile Court including: delinquency actions; children in need of protection and services cases; truancy matters; and termination of parental rights actions. With very limited exceptions, juvenile files are confidential and hearings involving juvenile cases are closed to the public.Landlord/Tenant (Eviction Process) What is an Eviction? An Eviction is a court action which determines who has legal right to possession of certain real property.
Reasons for bringing an Eviction Action
The most common cause for an Eviction action is nonpayment of rent. Other instances that may prompt an Eviction action are:
An Eviction action is to recover real property; it is NOT intended to recover back rent.
When and where are Eviction cases heard?
The Court at the Sherburne County Courthouse hears Eviction cases. The hearing date must be set seven to fourteen days after the Complaint is filed. You are given a hearing date when you file your Complaint with the Court Administrator.
You can file an Eviction Complaint in this court only if the property in question is located in Sherburne County. You will need to file the original Complaint.
You MUST know the following:
Specify your reason(s) for wanting the tenant evicted.
The Summons
It is your responsibility as plaintiff to see that the Summons and Complaint is served properly on the defendant in one of three ways:
1. Personal Service (You, the plaintiff, cannot personally serve the Summons).
2. Substitute Service (Substitute service must be made at least SEVEN days before the date of the hearing.) A Summons and Complaint cannot be made served or attempted on Sundays or legal holidays.
3. Mailing and Posting - If the defendant cannot be found or if service has been attempted at least twice on different days (with at least one of the attempts having been made between the hours of 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm), you may deliver the Summons and Complaint by way of mailing and posting. When mailing and posting, you MUST:
For any of the three methods of service, the Affidavits must be filed with the Sherburne County District Court Administrator at least THREE days before the hearing.
The Court Process
The defendant in the case will be asked if he/she admits or denies the allegations. (At this point, either party may request a court trial or a jury trial. The law requires the trial to be held within six days unless there is agreement to a later time).
The Court Decision
Once a decision is made, the judge will sign a document entitled Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for Judgment directing that judgment be entered in favor of the rightful party.
If the defendant wins, no further action is taken.
If the plaintiff wins, you may ask the judge for a Writ of Restitution (Minnesota Statute 504B.361). A Writ of Restitution is a legal order commanding the defendant to vacate the premises identified in the Complaint.
Once the Sheriff of Sherburne County has served the Writ, the defendant has 24 hours to vacate the premises. The fee for issuing the Writ is $55. The sheriff, who will charge you a fee for this service, must serve it. The sheriff may serve the Writ upon the defendant personally, or, if that is not possible, he may post the Writ in a conspicuous place.
Execution of the Writ of Restitution
If the defendant fails to comply with the Writ, the plaintiff should notify the sheriff. The personal property of the defendant may be removed and stored in a bonded warehouse at the expense of the plaintiff. The defendant has 60 days to redeem the stored property. If unclaimed after 60 days, the property may be sold at a public sale.
Law Library
The Sherburne County Law Library provides legal resources to members of the legal community and citizens of Sherburne County. Current text and legal periodicals are maintained and accessible to the public. The Law Library is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No books may be taken from the Sherburne County Law Library without permission from the Court Administrator's Office.
Name Change
You must file for a change of name in the county where you live. It is necessary for the person(s) changing his or her name to have lived in the State of Minnesota for at least six (6) months. You will need to have two (2) adult witnesses that reside in the State of Minnesota and have known the person(s) changing his or her name for a minimum of one (1) year. Both biological parents must consent to a name change for a minor child. **See Special Notes.
You will locate the two documents needed from the website at www.courts.state.mn.us. One is an Application for Name Change. The second is an Order Granting Name Change.
Sherburne County Court Administration13880 Business Center DriveElk River, MN 55330
The filing fee is $320.00 The filing fee must be paid at the time of filing. You will need a certified copy of the Order Granting Name Change to change your driver's license and your Social Security card. Certified copies may be purchased after the hearing if the Order for Name Change has been signed by the judge. The cost for a certified copy is $14.00. Upon filing your documents you will be notified of the court file number and the hearing date.
**Special Notes
If you have been convicted of a felony in Minnesota or any other state, you must report your name change to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within ten (10) days of the court's order granting your application. Failure to do so is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $3,000.00.
A minor, 14 years of age or older, requesting a change of name, must be present at hearing.
You may use one relative as a witness to a name change.
If the parents are witnesses for a minor child, there must be one additional adult to serve as the second witness.
If you do not know the whereabouts of the other biological parent, it will be necessary to follow these steps before the child's name can be changed:
Any additional questions regarding publication or the hearing may be directed to the Court Administrator's Office at 763-765-4600.
To change the name of a child born out of wedlock when the biological parents have been married, contact the Minnesota Department of Health at 612-676-5120.
Probate/Mental Health Court
Probate Court has jurisdiction over cases concerning the disposition of property belonging to deceased persons, administration of court-supervised trusts, and proceedings to create guardianships and conservatorships for minor children, incapacitated or incompetent adults.
Mental Health has the obligation of committing persons to treatment centers with the allegation of Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Chemical Dependency, Psychopathic Personality and referrals from Criminal Court. The Mental Health Unit is governed by Minnesota Statutes 253B (http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/253B/).
A subpoena is a legal document that may be issued in any court case and requires the person receiving the subpoena to appear in court at the time and place indicated on the document. The subpoena may require the production of documents or other evidence. Failure to obey the court's subpoena may result in sanctions including being held in contempt of court or the issuance of a warrant of arrest.
Traffic Violations
You have just been issued a ticket in Sherburne County. This ticket is the document charging you with a petty misdemeanor or a misdemeanor.
What is a petty misdemeanor?
A petty misdemeanor is not a crime and therefore carries no jail time. The maximum fine for a petty misdemeanor is $300.00. You may be represented by an attorney hired at your own expense. If you wish to plead not guilty, you are entitled to a court trial. A court trial is a trial by a judge without a jury.
What is a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is a crime and consequently a more serious offense. The maximum penalty is $1,000.00 and/or 90 days in jail. If you cannot afford an attorney to represent you, you may apply for the services of a public defender. However, you will need to provide financial information to determine if you are eligible for such an appointment. You also have the right to a written statement of the charges against you. A written statement is a formal complaint sworn to before a judge containing the facts of the charges. If you wish to plead not guilty, you are entitled to a jury trial. A jury trial would consist of six persons and all six persons would have to agree that you are guilty before you could be convicted and sentenced.
Payable Fines
Many fines are payable without the need for a court appearance. You may be able to determine your fine amount by reading the following schedule of fines and fees. This is only a partial listing of payable offenses. Please call 763-241-2800 within ten (10) days prior to the court date written on the citation/ticket if your violation is not listed below.
Please note that these are examples of fines payable without a court appearance. Please read further for conditions which cause the matter to require a court appearance.
Paying Your Fine If paying your fine by mail, DO NOT SEND CASH. Make your check or money order payable to "Court Administrator." Mail the payment to:
Please include your file number or citation number on your check. Your fine payment is due on or before your court date.
If paying in person, payments can be made at the Court Administrator's Office in the Sherburne County Courthouse. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visa and MasterCard, payments are accepted in person or by calling 763-765-4600. DO NOT CALL IN CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS UNTIL TEN BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF THE TICKET.
You must appear in court if:
1. You wish to plead not guilty;
2. You wish to plead guilty, but offer an explanation;
3. The officer checked the "endangered person or property" box on the ticket;
4. You have posted bail or bond;
Court appearance:
You are required to make a court appearance if you wish to plead not guilty or plead guilty with an explanation at the date and time indicated on the front of your ticket.
Go to the court staging area for court check-in. If you are interested in applying for a public defender, you will be given the necessary forms to provide your financial information. The Judge will determine whether or not you will be granted a public defender. Please keep in mind that you are only eligible if you have been charged with a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony and meet the financial guidelines.
After hearing your rights:
1. If this is a payable offense, you may leave the courtroom at this time and pay the fine at the Court Administration counter. Please keep in mind that paying the fine is an admission of guilt.
2. If you wish to plead not guilty, have a seat in the courtroom until your name is called.
3. If you wish to plead guilty, have a seat in the courtroom until your name is called.
If you fail to pay your fine or appear in court as directed, your driver's license may be suspended, a warrant for your arrest may be issued and/or your account may be referred to a collections agency.
Municipal Prosecutor:
If you wish to speak with the prosecutor, you are encouraged to do so prior to the hearing. Please arrive for court one half hour earlier to meet with the prosecutor on your hearing date. Please be aware that the prosecutor represents the State and therefore, is not there to represent your interests.
Fine Payment after Sentencing:
If you have pled guilty or are found guilty and ordered to pay a fine, it is assumed that you will pay the same day as your hearing. We also wish to advise you that there are additional fees and surcharges that the Legislature has required that we impose. These fees are forwarded to the State and used to pay victims of crimes and provide police officer training among other things. If you cannot pay all of your obligation on the day of your sentencing, you must ask the Judge for additional time to pay.
Sherburne County Court Services:
After you have appeared in Court and been sentenced, you will receive a copy of the sentencing form which lists what was ordered in court. If conditions of probation have been imposed at sentencing, and your offense is a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, you may be referred to the Court Services Department. The Court Services Office is located on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. The Court Services Department will monitor your compliance of these court ordered conditions. If you were sentenced to a felony offense, you will need to report to the Department of Corrections department, located at 11044 Industrial Circle NW, Suite N, Elk River, MN 55330.
Important Telephone Numbers:
Court Administration: (763) 765-4600 Sherburne County Court Services: (763) 765-4550Sherburne County Jail: (763) 765-3800Department of Corrections: (763) 279-4580Department of Public Safety: (651) 296-6911Driver Evaluation: (651) 296-2025


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NEWPORT NEWS-- A Newport News homeowner thought she was getting a great deal when a local tree service stopped by and offered her a great price to cut down her trees but she now warns others that the men never finished the job and it cost her $1,100.
Andrea LeClair and her husband wanted to have several trees cut down in their yard but didn't have the money to hire a tree service.
Late last year, two men driving by saw LeClair in her yard in Newport News and stopped. They introduced themselves as HCN General Contractors and Tree Service Company.
LeClair paid the men $1,100 to cut down her trees but she says they never finished the job, branches and debris were strewn everywhere and she couldn't get them to come back.
'They didn't complete what their contract stated, basically to leave things neat,' says LeClair.
She says the men even left their ladder behind but they never returned.
On Insider Pages, an online review site, one person claims HCN General Contractors only cut down one tree and then they disappeared.
The 13News Troubleshooters called several numbers associated with the company but the numbers were no longer in service or the calls weren't returned.
No one answered the door at their business address on Margaux Circle in Newport News.
The City of Newport News has HCN General Contractors listed as closed after a business license expired in March of last year.
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulationdoesn't have a license on file for the company either.
Although a license is not required for all tree cutting, it is required when the service is over $1,000.
Newport News Police Spokesperson Lou Thurston says this sort of thing happens all the time and recommends homeowners don't deal with people who just show up at their homes offering services.
'A lot of these people will try to give you a good price to whatever you want done. So if you've done some shopping around, you know what the going price is. Be a little leery of these folks who want to do much cheaper,' warned Thurston.


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