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A Message from the AAUW President
Throughout the It's My Vote: I Will be Heard campaign, I've been impressed by the creativity of AAUW staff and members nationwide. How many ways can you urge someone to register to vote? Here's just a few of the more innovative ways: marching in a parade, setting up a campus table at the class add/drop line, getting permission from teachers or professors to come into class to register students, tabling at farmers' markets and movie screenings, catching newly-relocated college freshman during orientation, putting a cool app on your website, and so many others.
AAUW and the AAUW Action Fund are in the home stretch of our voter registration efforts for this election. Next week is National Voter Registration Day, so coined because it's close to the registration cutoff date for several states. That means we need to be pulling out all the stops to get people registered—especially young women—now! There is not a moment to lose as we work towards increasing the turnout of millennial women for Election 2012.
Putting together a voter registration effort is easier than you think – and there is still plenty of time to set one up. In fact, your own state's voter registration deadline might be as much as a few weeks later. I hope you'll contact our able AAUW policy staff at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any questions. They can help inspire you, and provide great materials to help make your event fun! Let your state public policy chair know about your efforts, too. We're all in this together, and we will be heard!
Yours in AAUW,
Carolyn Garfein
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VOTER EDUCATION: Issues Update
- Are the Presidential Campaigns Ignoring Civil Rights?
- Presidential Candidates Differ on Higher Education Affordability
- Rising Transfer Rates from Community Colleges
- Low-Income Voters Show Up at the Polls at Disproportionately Low Rates
- Political Ad Donors to Remain Secret
GET OUT THE VOTE: Election News
- Instructions for It's My Vote Postcards
- Early Voting Has Already Started in Some States
- Voter Mobilization Efforts
- AAUW Hosts Tweet Chat with Sandra Fluke
- AAUW Partners with Long Distance Voter Project
- West Virginia AAUW Brings Voter Registration into the Classroom
- California Begins Online Voter Registration
- Voter Suppression Concerns
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court Sends Voter ID Law Back to Lower Court
- Planned Parenthood Joins the Voter ID, Marriage Equality Fights
- Voter ID Laws Could Reduce Turnout from Young Minority Voters
- Over Half of Young Voters Uncertain of Their Registration Status
- NEW: AAUW Releases Fact Sheets on Key Campaign Issues
- NEW: AAUW Action Fund Rolls Out It's My Vote Facebook Page
- NEW: It's My Vote: I Will be Heard Pins!
- NEW: Social Media Efforts
- Free Webinars Offer Information about Voter Education, Mobilization, and Registration!
- Action Network: Recruit Members AND Advertise It's My Vote Events
- Build Your Own Voter Turnout Coalition: It's Easier Than You Think!
The Southeast Valley branch in Arizona will present "Understanding the AZ Ballot Measures" on Monday, October 15, at the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom in Sun Lakes. It's My Vote: I Will be Heard materials will be available. Attendees will hear from speaker Michael Valder, one of the founders and the first president of the Clean Elections Institute and once a principal organizer in the Arizona Advocacy Network. The program will be followed by a branch general meeting.
The San Clemente-Capistrano Bay branch in California attended Saddleback College's "Free Speech Area."They handed out voter registration forms, passed out AAUW brochures, and talked about college/AAUW partnerships. See photo at right.
The San Carlos branch in California is registering young women by staffing voter registration tables at Cañada College, a community college in Redwood City, and Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont. The voter registration table at Cañada is located adjacent to the coffee and snack kiosk, at an intersection most students have to pass as they change classes. The branch will also staff voter registration booths at the Belmont public library, with a total of 24 AAUW members participating in voter registration efforts.
Nevada County branch in California represented AAUW at the annual Constitution Day Parade inNevadaCity. See photo at left.
The Venice branch in Florida has joined with the Business and Professional Women and the League of Women Voters tofeature local candidates from the Sarasota Democratic and Republican parties on October 16. They will also be helping with voter registration at retirement communities, women's resource centers, and other women's organizations; enlisting their neighbors in voter outreach activities; and spreading the word via Facebook and other social media.
The Vero Beach branch in Florida held an event to register young voters on September 18th at Indian River State College. Together with the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections, they registered young voters and introduced them to AAUW and the eStudent Affiliate program. They also did phone banking, targeting millennial women "drop-off" voters who went to the polls in 2008 but not 2010.
The Weston and Nova Southeastern University branches in Florida are launching "Get Out the Vote" telephonebanks in Broward County.The branches will be calling registered voters between the ages of 18 and 24 to urge them to vote.
The Rochester branch in Michigan, in coordination with the Oakland/Macomb County Chapter of Michigan NOW, participated in a voter registration event at Oakland University on September 6. The occasion was a Rock4Rights celebration sponsored by the Oakland University Student Council and featured a variety of musical performances, including a rock band. Over two dozen students filled out voter registration applications, and AAUW collected 24 It's My Vote, I Will Be Heard postcards. See picture at right.
AAUW of Montana joined with Bozeman Business and Professional Women to host a September 12th forum to educate voters on the Montana ballot initiatives. This November, Montana residents will be voting on five initiatives. This forum gave voters an overview with both the pros and cons of each initiative. At least 50 people attended the event.
AAUW volunteers in Nebraska have held over 15 voter registration and voter outreach events across Omaha, with over 20 more scheduled until the voter registration deadline in mid-October. Through continued alliance with the Omaha League of Women Voters and, more recently, the Kiwanis Club of Florence and Neighborhood Action and Fact, volunteer voter registrants have registered well over 250 Nebraskans to date. It's My Vote Nebraska has networked with locally owned businesses such as Cubby's, Inc. and Hyvee (both large regional grocery chains), The Omaha Star Newspaper, One Percent Productions, Jane's Health Food Store, and Film Streams at The Ruth Sokolof Theater to holdregular voter registration events on site. In addition, Catholic Charities Christ Child North Center and Seven Oaks Retirement Center have extended AAUW Omaha Branch volunteers ongoing invitations to come and assist their clients with early voting request forms.
The Easton branch in Pennsylvania held a voter registration drive at Lafayette College on September 11 and 12.The branch was able to register 34 people to vote, and 33 of the people were millennials. See picture at left.
The Lansdale branch in Pennsylvania held a voter registration drive at Bryn Mawr College on September 11. With two volunteers, the branch was able to register 21 people, and all 21 were millennials! See picture at right.
The Oshkosh branch in Wisconsin has many "Get Out the Vote" efforts planned: on September 20 they held a Special Registration Deputy Training; on October 7 and 14 they will speak with and register new voters at four college sorority houses at the University of Wisconsin; and on October 11, they will register new voters at a Hispanic Heritage Day Celebration.
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VOTER EDUCATION: Issues Updates
Presidential Candidates Differ on Higher Education Affordability
The presidential candidates' stances on the federal government's role in higher education affordability is becoming more important as voters recognize that students need at least some post-secondary school training to succeed in the job market. President Obama has called for college to be more accessible and won Congress' approval for a $10,000 college tax credit over four years, increases in Pell grants, and other financial aid. Republican presidential nominee Governor Mitt Romney argues that increasing federal student aid encourages tuition to go up, and he wants to see private lenders return to the federal student loan program. Both agreed to block the doubling of interest rates on new federal Stafford loans this fall.
Rising Transfer Rates from Community Colleges
As college becomes more expensive, more students are beginning their college careers in community colleges. They tend to be more affordable, and students can transfer to four-year-institutions. New data collected by the National Student Clearinghouse reveals that 45 percent of all students who finished a four-year degree in 2010-11 had previously enrolled at a two-year college.
Low-Income Voters Show Up at the Polls at Disproportionately Low Rates
Despite conservative talk show-host Rush Limbaugh's claim that low-income voters "flock" to the polls, a CNN exit poll from 2008 shows the contrary. The poll finds that individuals making less than $15,000 a year made up 13 percent of the population, but just 6 percent of voters in 2008. Those making more than $200,000 a year made up just 3.8 percent of the population, but 6 percent of voters.
Political Ad Donors to Remain Secret
This Tuesday, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that political donors can continue to remain hidden from the public. Corporations and non-profit organizations are currently allowed to run issue ads that do not ask for a specific yes or no vote for a candidate while keeping their funding sources completely hidden. The appeals court ruled that this policy can be kept in place under the Federal Election Commission's statue allowing for donor secrecy.
GET OUT THE VOTE: Election News
Instructions for It's My Vote Postcards
Your branch can request It's My Vote postcards to use for your get-out-the-vote efforts. Each postcard contains a voting pledge, an issue interest section, and a place to request more information about AAUW. Here's what you need to know about the postcards:
- Hand out postcards to the public during events such as tabling, registration drives, and forums.
- Voters should complete their information and fill in their addresses.
- Voters should return the cards to AAUW volunteers before they leave the event or table.
- Keep a list of all the people who fill out postcards and their contact information so you can use that list for potential member recruitment, and to advertise upcoming It's My Vote events.
- Send the list of names and contact information to firstname.lastname@example.com so AAUW can sign up those individuals for Two-Minute Activist alerts and inform them of other voter education resources and events.
- By Monday, October 1, contact us at email@example.com to tell us how many postcards you have. We will send you the number of stamps needed.
- Mail the previously completed postcards as a reminder to vote!
Early Voting Has Already Started in Some States
In some states, early voting has already started. You can check the laws in your state here. If you were waiting for a good time to get involved, the time is now! The election is already underway with early voting, and we need your help more than ever to make sure every vote counts.
Voter Mobilization Efforts
AAUW Hosts Tweet Chat with Sandra Fluke
If you happened to be on Twitter on Tuesday, you might have seen a familiar hashtag — #itsmyvote — explode with activity and a known women's rights activist tweet about our It's My Vote: I Will Be Heard campaign. Sandra Fluke was a special guest in a tweet chat Tuesday hosted by AAUW and Fem2pt0. The #itsmyvote hashtag reached almost 400,000 Twitter accounts during the chat. Fair Elections Legal Network (FELN) also joined us as a special guest, and FELN, Sandra, and AAUW Policy Director Lisa Maatz answered questions on motivating young female voters and election laws. Search #itsmyvote on Twitter to catch up!
AAUW Partners with Long Distance Voter Project
AAUW has become an official partner of the Long Distance Voter Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to simplifying the absentee voting process by providing state-by-state guides for registering to vote, checking your voter registration, and requesting an absentee ballot. This partnership will help AAUW continue to spread the word about voting, especially among college students, many of whom choose to request absentee ballots. Please share this new resource with your branch and the millennial women you are contacting!
West Virginia Brings Voter Registration into the Classroom
It's My Vote West Virginia campaign organizer Amanda Barber is changing the way voter registration takes place on college campuses. Amanda has led the initiative to go into classrooms and engage students in conversations about why their vote matters. Students discuss the issues that affect them such as Pell grants and college affordability, and Amanda helps register anyone who wants to sign up. Consider working with professors at your local colleges/universities to replicate Amanda's efforts!
California Begins Online Voter Registration
Starting next Wednesday, Californians can register to vote online. Since 2009, voters have been able to access a voter registration form online, but they had to print it out and mail itin; now they can complete the entire process, including submitting the application, online. Political scientists have predicted that this change could increase voter registration among young voters.
Voter Suppression Concerns
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Sends Voter ID Law Back to Lower Court
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent a controversial voter ID law back to a lower court on Tuesday and instructed the lower court to hold another hearing to determine whether the new law disenfranchises voters. The lower court has until October 2 to file its response, according to court documents. In August, the lower court upheld the law requiring that most voters show photo identification before casting ballots. The voter ID law will remain in effect until a decision is reached.
Planned Parenthood Joins the Voter ID, Marriage Equality Fights
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota has taken a public stand against two constitutional amendments on the ballot in Minnesota this fall. One measure bans same-sex marriage and the other would pass a restrictive voter ID requirement. The group says it is getting involved because both issues matter to the people Planned Parenthood serves.
Voter ID Laws Could Reduce Turnout from Young Minority Voters
A study released by the University of Chicago and Washington University, St. Louis reports that as many as 700,000 minority voters under age 30 may be unable to cast a ballot in November because of photo ID laws in certain states. The lower turnout could affect several House races as well as the tight presidential contest. An earlier analysis by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University's law school found that 11 percent of Americans lack a government-issued photo ID such as a passport, driver's license, state ID card, or military ID and 9 percent of whites don't have such ID, compared with 25 percent of blacks and 16 percent of Hispanics.
Over Half of Young Voters Uncertain of Their Registration Status
HeadCount, a nonpartisan voter registration group, conducted a survey of young voters who were first eligible to vote in the 2008 presidential race. They found that 52 percent of these newer voters say they do not know whether or not they are registered to vote at their current address. Some states' new voter ID laws have made registration at one's current address a legal requirement. Check your voter registration status online, and encourage others to do the same. Not registered to vote? Register today through AAUW's website!
NEW: AAUW Releases Fact Sheets on Key Campaign Issues
AAUW's It's My Vote. I Will be Heard campaign has released four new fact sheets, one for each of the issue focus areas: access to birth control, employment opportunities, college affordability, and fair pay. You can use the issue fact sheets for: voter registration drives (should be placed on a separate table), informational tabling events, canvassing, phone-banking (when referencing an issue), and more. Download your copies today!
NEW: AAUW Action Fund Rolls Out It's My Vote Facebook Page
We already know that you like the It's My Vote: I Will Be Heard campaign, so let's make it official:Like our new It's My Vote Facebook page! Whether you like us from your personal account or an AAUW account, please share our content with your friends and fans! Look to the It's My Vote Facebook page for memes, pep talks, blogs, inspiration, voting information, and election-related humor. In return, we'll look to your state It's My Vote Facebook pages for content we can help publicize. Let's connect!
NEW It's My Vote: I Will Be Heard Materials!
AAUW has produced It's My Vote pins to help spread the word about our voter education campaign and get people excited about voting! The pins are now available, along with the It's My Vote stickers, temporary tattoos, and reminder postcards. If you have any questions about the postcards, or if your branch is interested in receiving postcards, stickers, or tattoos to distribute to the public, please email email@example.com.
NEW: Social Media Efforts
AAUW has been hard at work in utilizing various social media avenues to spread information and encourage participation in the 2012 election. AAUW uses Tumblr, Twitter, AAUW Dialog (our blog), YouTube, and Facebook to quickly, concisely, and effectively spread information to millennial voters and generate excitement among young women! Check out our new It's My Vote: I Will be Heard cover photos for Facebook. Change your cover photo today to show your AAUW spirit, and please share widely!
Free Webinars About Voter Education, Mobilization, and Registration!
The New Organizing Institute is offering free webinars (or web-seminars) on a variety of issues, including voter registration, get-out-the-vote efforts, voter contact, and delivering campaign/issue messages, from now until October 20. If you are interested in learning more about strategies involved in these areas, or if you are looking for tips how to best organize, mobilize, or educate voters, sign up here!
Action Network: Recruit Members AND Advertise It's My Vote Events
Visit AAUW's Take Action web page, where AAUW members and supporters can sign up for Action Network. It is an excellent way to introduce potential members to AAUW's advocacy and to develop a great contact list. You can also print out flyers online. Use flyers to sign up friends, family, and coworkers to Action Network. These flyers are great to use at branch events, community events, etc.
Build Your Own Voter Turnout Coalition: It's Easier Than You Think!
Are you in a coalition with state or local AAUW affiliates and want the basics on how to grow your voter turnout capacity? Then explore AAUW's Woman–to–Woman Voter Turnout: A Manual for Community– Based Campaigns to Mobilize Women to Vote. This guide will provide the framework for recruiting volunteers, building powerful coalitions, targeting potential voters and staying out of trouble! Email email@example.com for help in getting started!
AAUW is proud to work with Austin Women Vote, Bozeman Business and Professional Women, Florida Federation of Business and Professional Women, Kiwanis Club of Florence, Neighborhood Action and Fact, Colorado Business Women, The Institute for Women's Studies and Services at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Family First Health, Montana Women's Lobby, Montana Women Vote, National Organization for Women, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Northern Arizona University, North County Community Health Center, The White House Project, University of Colorado Denver, Women's Collaborative for Colorado, Women's Resource Center, League of Women Voters in various counties and states, Chester County Minority Caucus, National Women's Political Caucus, Education Austin, and Zonta International's Colorado Contingent!


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After being dog-less for a couple of years, we moved to a new house with a dog-friendly yard. As soon as the contract was signed, I started dog-hunting. I found the Furkidz website and saw so many possible pooches, I started writing the names down, but soon the list was too long. So I took the children and we went "shopping" to all the animal shelters in our area. There are so many, it's just unbelievable.
At AACL in Bellville-South we saw her! She had the most beautiful, soulful eyes, a terrier-beard and rough wired hair. Not the beauty queen of the shelter, but she attracted us immediately. We took her out to the run and interacted with her. She was shy and not very responsive to us, but everything else fitted us like a glove. We visited some other shelters, but finally went back to play with her again. And so one year old Saphire (renamed Gracie) became ours. We took her home the day we moved into the new house. Read more...
About 2 months later, we decided to get Gracie a friend, as I had play-dates with a friend's dog and could see how Gracie enjoyed having another dog around. Once again, we took our time matching our needs to the available Furkidz. This time around we also had to consider that the new dog must be a good match to Gracie. After more than a month we had a shortlist of 3.
Nr 1 on the list was a happy-go-lucky, smiling, 4 year old male which resembled the dog used for the paint advertisement. We arranged with HHAWS in Gordon's Bay for a meet-and-greet where we can introduce Gracie to her new potential friend. HHAWS were so kind to arrange that the animal behaviourist on site assists us with the big introduction.
Well, the 2 dogs had no problem with each other when they met, Gracie immediately wanted to play! And so Dulux came home with us. He has since been renamed Willy (yes, we now have our own Will and Grace).
Willy and Gracie get along like a house on fire! They can sometimes play for hours on end and I have not seen any aggression or nasty dominance-issues. They have unique personalities, but are both just adorable and lovable. Both fits into our family perfectly and I know for sure that we have not made a mistake bringing them home.
I am forever thankful that we adopted adult dogs. From my own experience, my reasons:
- What I saw, is what I got. No nasty surprises with changes in size, behaviour or dominance, as these were already established when we met her for the first time.
- No baby-sitting at night with a yelping puppy, no house-training needed, no chewed up shoes and carpets and less worries when she had to be left alone during the day.
- With the help of shelter staff's advice, we could establish clearly that neither of the dogs are dominant when being around my children. With a puppy, you would not have known upfront.
- AACL spayed Gracie before she came home. No taking the puppy back to be spayed and the nursing (and worries) during that first day after the operation. They took care of that.
- No puppy-mad energy levels. Or a surprise as the dog grow up to be a high energy dog (or low energy if you prefer high energy).
- If you have small children, puppies take time to learn not to bite with their extremely sharp teeth. Adult dogs, luckily, are over this stage already.
- An adult dog tends to be calmer more often than a puppy. Our family's energy levels differ, Gracie and Willy's ability to be calm for long periods of time means lazy me can spend time with them without running around.
- What I found with both my dogs, is that they got used to barking neighbouring dogs while in the shelter. This means when my neighbour's dog is howling at the moon or barking out his boredom, my dogs do not join in. They do, however, bark if something is moving in or around my yard.
- Should there be any behavioural issues, it will be presented to you very soon after adoption in an adult dog. If you are unsure on how to address these, most shelters have dog behavioural specialists which will assist you with solving these problems.
- Bonding with an adult dog was special (both times). It's almost like they appreciate you taking them out of the shelter more and understand that they now have something they did not have before. I can see it in Gracie's eyes when she looks at me and in the pleasure she shows just laying at my feet. Sometimes she watches me from a distance with this funny kind of loving look in her eyes. This makes me feel extremely loved. Willy again, shows extreme excitement each time I return home. He has really latched on to me and would always stay close to me, even when all of us are with them. He was a bit hesitant at first when you reached out to touch him, but now he actually moves closer to be touched. Sometimes I think I get so much more out of this relationship than I ever expected!
A new dog, and maybe especially an adult dog, needs time to adapt after being in a shelter or on the street. I must admit, during the first few days after we got Gracie I had some doubt if we selected the right dog. With Willy I was more confident, as I knew these stages would pass. I initially had the following worries, which were all solved over time:
- The first day we took Gracie home, she was nervous and did not respond to our attention all the time. She took her time exploring her new surroundings. On day 2 and more comfortable in the new environment, she moved her attention to us, rather than to the surroundings. And she LOVED the attention and has not stopped since. With Willy I experienced the same thing.
- When it was feeding time, they both gulped down the food in the bowl. This behaviour that I call "shelter-eating" took about a month and a half to disappear with Gracie, while Willy relaxed after just 2 weeks. Besides this "shelter-eating", Willy also did not know how to take food from your hand without lurching and accidently biting the hand that feeds him. But after 2 weeks and lots of patience, he accepted that the hand will not take the food away. He has a gentle approach now.
- At bedtime, Gracie did not want to go into her newly fitted out kennel, but slept on the cold doorstep. This problem we eventually solved by removing the roof of the kennel for 2 days. It seems she was not used to the small enclosure. After that, she had no problem retrieving to her kennel every night, even when the roof was put back. We gradually moved the kennel further away from the back door to the warmest spot undercover. Now her kennel is her own little sanctuary and favourite place to nap. After just a few days Willy made his kennel his sanctuary and safe place.
- Gracie did not know her name (old or new name), neither did she know what "come" meant. Within a week, she knew both her name and the command. It just took a few treats and repeating her name for her to make the connection. Willy was exactly the same, although he has taken longer to respond to his name.
- Gracie did not know what play is. A ball was just an object. She was nervous when we ran or threw the ball. Around week 2, she suddenly clicked while the children were throwing the ball to each other. It was like a light being switched on! With the ball came the running and soon we were playing "chase" around the pool and even hide and seek with my son. Willy still has not made the connection with the ball, but is more comfortable running around with us now.
- When we brought the second dog home, Gracie wanted to play with him all the time. Since she is about a year old and he is about 4 years old, I was worried that he will not be playful enough to satisfy her need. But after a few days, he was comfortable, relaxed and now initiates most of the play.
From my experience, here are a few tips that helped a lot while "shopping" for an adult dog:
- Walk through the whole shelter, sometimes big and small dogs are mixed up, you don't want to miss anything. One walk-through is not enough, take the tour again!
- Be honest with yourself about your needs and limitations. If you are low energy, that beautiful Husky in the corner might not be the best fit, even though he is the best looking lad of the lot. Ask yourself about your energy levels, dominance, available time, ability to train, time to groom, size of yard, etc.
- Ask questions about the temperament of the dogs you like, the shelter staff knows them better than you might think. Ask everything – are they socialized with other dogs, health, age, how long they've been there, energy levels, do they get along with cats, etc.
- Observe them from a distance. When you stand in front of the gate/fence, they all react in an excited way, if you want to see how they behave without you there, stand away and watch.
- Best not to visit during feeding time, they are distracted and will not interact the way you would like them to.
- Ask to interact with the dog in a run/pen, or take it for a short walk. Touch it, talk to it, but don't expect it to be your immediate best friend, the dog does not know who you are yet.
- If you have children, take them with. You will be able to immediately spot the reaction if the dog does not like children or shows too much dominance.
- Don't be worried that the lack of play, the jumping up or licking your face will be permanent. If you do not like it, you can train them once settled in.
- Arrange a meet-and-greet with your other animals. Some shelters like Uitsig Animal Rescue bring the animal out to your home for this meeting.
- Most shelters will allow you to take the dog home for a "test run". Make use of this offer and then decide. They do react differently when at your home than in a shelter.
So my plea to all of you out there is not to ignore the benefits of adopting an adult dog. Depending on your needs, this might just be the perfect solution for you. Although nobody can ignore the cuteness factor with puppies, remember that they will also be adult dogs soon. Your very special "jewel" is out there waiting for you – just go find it!


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MT. GAY, W.Va. — Mr. Michael Bert Noel, 55, of Mt. Gay, was born July 7, 1957, at Logan, a son of Helen Brewster Noel of Monaville and the late Franklin F. Noel. He departed this life after a short battle with cancer Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Logan Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Noel was a body man for Auto Body Specialist. He was an avid musician, playing the guitar and various other instruments, played in various bands including 'Crazy Lester and The Hell Hounds', 'Daddy Rabbit Band', 'Street Players', and the 'Rebel Band', he loved and enjoyed life, loved his boat and motorcycle and loved to carry on.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Noel and his paternal grandparents, Albert and Tazzie Noel and maternal grandparents, Bill and Ethel Brewster.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 10 years, Juanita Marie Curry Noel; children, Michael F. Noel of Harts, Bo (Melissa) Darby of Whitman, and Kim Darby of St. Albans; sister, Kristina (Danny) Fleming of Monaville; brother, Emanuel Noel of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren, Ariel Noel of Harts and Mia Darby of Whitman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rickie (Melanie) Curry, Audrey Curry and Lori (Steve) Workman, all of Phico, Mary (Kevin) Collins of Chapmanville, Jackie (Danny) Scaggs of Rocky Branch of Chapmanville, and Joyce (Vic) Ingram of Florida; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, special aunt, Geneva Adkins and two special dogs, Jada and Kelsie.
Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. Michael Hartwell and Harry Hunter officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.
Pallbearers will be Bill Hunter, Chris Hunter, Steve Workman, Danny Fleming, Timmy Moore, Mikey Baisden, Jason Blankenship and Michael Noel Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gilbert Wells, Greg Merritt, Larry Butcher, Bobby Kirkendoll, Rickie Curry Jr. and Danny Scaggs
Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.


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Real Housewives' Kyle Richards: Kim Richards Was "So Rude To Me" In the Season 3 Premiere
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards confirms that things with her sister Kim are indeed improving, but that doesn't mean they're not capable of hurting each other's feelings — which happened this week.
"I actually did have my feelings hurt watching the first episode," Kyle tells Us Weekly of the Season 3 premiere. "In watching that, I think, 'God, I didn't realize you were feeling like that, and why didn't you just say that to my face,' which happens with all the women in the group."
"I said to [Kim] after seeing the episode, I'm like, 'You were so rude to me,' and she's like, 'I was not!' I said, 'Yeah, you were!'" Kyle says.
Kyle points out that the first few episodes of the season will show some tougher times for the sisters, but they'll eventually get on the right track. "We are much better now, but you're going to see us struggling a bit," Kyle says. "In the beginning, especially, it doesn't look so great."
Kyle is also "in a much better place" with Brandi Glanville. "It could not get much worse, that's for sure!" Kyle says with a laugh.
"I'm getting to know her better and she's getting to know me better, but we definitely clash at times," Kyle says. "She sometimes says things that I find to be below the belt or offensive, but I've tried to deal with it in a different manner."
We're glad that Kyle is learning how to deal with Brandi differently, since we have a feeling Brandi won't stop speaking her mind anytime soon.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tiger Woods iPhone App Costs $10, Makes Your Swing Like His (Yikes!)
You know the perfect time to come out with a mobile application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that helps compare the general public's golf swing to your own? When you are swinging as poorly as you've ever swung! Brilliant!
That's what Tiger Woods has done with his new "Tiger Woods: My Swing" app. It costs $9.99, and while I'm dogging the idea, I must mention, proceeds head towards his foundation.
Here are the details ...
The application will allow golfers to capture video of their swings to analyze and compare to Woods'. Woods serves as a virtual teacher. The app also includes personalized videos in which Woods answers questions.
Nonetheless, I think this is great! Next up for apps - Charlie Sheen's "How to live a normal life" app and the Rebecca Black "How to write a song that isn't annoying as hell" app. Count me in.
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- Gene Oberto said...
Seriously, sometimes this stuff just writes itself.
What is amazing is that he is in such a bubble that he or SOMEone in the Wood posse didn't pause and think "Why would anyone want this now?"
Maybe I'll hear this on the head phones:
"It's getting better." "I hit a couple of squirrely ones, but it's feeling a lot more consistent."
- March 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Yeah, the timing on this is really poor (if he wins this week though he looks genius). That being said from reading a wired article on it, seems like a big selling point is the ability to video and then upload and analyze your own swing
- March 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM
As stupid as this sounds at the moment. I bet it will sell truckloads!
- March 23, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Sometimes it is smart to get all the information before you make comments, because that wins you friends and not enemies.
What, you dont think a golfer who has been "HANDED" 14 majors and 87 worldwide wins by the age of 35, has no ability, capability, knowledge of the golf swing? Why not - he did not play all those tourneys, his swing coaches did that.
Bill Clinton commited adultery, so lost his ability to be President of the USA?
- March 24, 2011 at 7:51 AM


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Lembi's East Coast Counterparts Go Bust
December 22, 2009
The NY Times has an article out about Dawnay Day, a British landlord who had a fairly similar M.O. that San Francisco's Lembi Group had.
It was then, after a meeting with a New York landlord at an art show in Miami, that the British firm plunked down $225 million for 47 rental buildings, most of them in East Harlem.
The plan, in a gentrifying neighborhood, was to repeat the success its executives once found in the transformation of the south London neighborhood of Brixton. Dawnay Day would ease out its mainly lower-income residents, rehabilitate the apartments and charge a new generation of younger, more affluent tenants substantially steeper rents.
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all of the prolific buyers are having issues. buying without knowing what they were buying and without the staff to handle it. jamison in la owns so much stuff they dont know what to do with half of it. just lingers, barely any maintenance, no one in sight that works for the owner. but hey, they buy a lot of stuff.


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Chattanooga Basketball Postgame Notes
Furman vs. Chattanooga
McKenzie Arena – Chattanooga, Tenn.
Monday – Jan. 20, 2014
- The Chattanooga women's basketball team improved to 16-3 overall, 8-0 in Southern Conference action, with a 62-44 win over Furman this afternoon. Furman dropped to 10-8 and 4-3 in SoCon play.
- The Mocs extended the longest home court winning streak in the nation to 34 games…last home loss in the regular season was against Appalachian State (57-56) on Feb. 14, 2011.
- UTC has won 12-straight overall.
- The Mocs have won 24-straight SoCon games…last loss was a 70-60 overtime defeat at Elon on Jan. 7, 2013.
- The win was Chattanooga's 200th program victory in the Roundhouse since it opened in 1983.
- UTC has won 25 of the last 26 against Furman…45-21 overall, 21-9 in Chattanooga. Last loss in the series was a 75-61 setback on Feb. 6, 2012 in Greenville…last home loss was a 68-62 defeat on Feb. 11, 2002…12th straight win at home against Furman.
- UTC first year head coach Jim Foster is now ONE WIN AWAY from 800 for his career. His 36-year mark stands at 799-310. The 2013 Hall of Fame inductee is the only coach in NCAA Division I history - men or women - to lead three different teams to at least 200 wins (St. Joseph's: 248, Vanderbilt: 256, Ohio State: 279).
- UTC's 62 points are the fewest in a SoCon game this season.
- UTC led 26-14 with 1:17 left in the first half…Furman's Brittany Hodges scored an and-1 and Holli Wilkins hit a three just before the horn to cut the halftime deficit to 26-20.
- Second-straight game, third overall this season, the Mocs have held their opponent to 20 points or less in the first half.
- UTC outrebounded Furman 47-31…second most boards this season…+37 in rebounds over the last two games.
- Season-high 18 offensive rebounds…13-7 advantage in second-chance points.
- Furman had 14 turnovers in the game…UTC has forced double-digit turnovers in every game this season…19-2 advantage in points off of turnovers.
- Furman's 44 points were a season-low…Paladins shot a season-low 30.6% (15-49) from the field.
Alex Black – Sr.-G
- Tied for team-high with 12 points.
- Shot 5-9 from the field, 2-2 from the FT line.
- Season-high five boards.
- Tied a career-high with three steals.
- No turnovers last seven games…only nine this season…five in the first three games.
Taylor Hall – Sr.-F
- Three assists shy of a triple-double, adding 12 points and 11 boards.
- Ninth double-double of the season.
- Fifth game with 7+ assists…came into today tied for SoCon lead with 4.6 apg.


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Johnson and Ashton in the 10,000
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STANFORD, Calif. - University of New Mexico senior Jeremy Johnson secured his return to the NCAA Outdoor Championship meet with a sensational performance in the 10,000-meter run late Sunday night at Stanford's elite Payton Jordan Invitational. Johnson clocked a career-best and NCAA automatic qualifying time of 28:33.08 - fourth among collegians at the meet - in his first 10K race of the year.
Junior teammate Mat Ashton, meanwhile, took a big step toward locking up his first NCAA Championship bid with a time of 28:56.39 - 12 seconds shy of the automatic standard - in his second 10,000 of the season. It was the first sub 29-minute 10K of his career.
An All-American in the event last year, Johnson ran over 14 seconds under his previous best in the 10,000 - recorded last year at Stanford - and was nearly 12 seconds under the automatic qualifying time. His time is the third-fastest in Mountain West Conference history behind BYU All-American Josh Rohatinsky and former Lobo teammate Matt Gonzales.
Earlier in the day, junior Lee Emanuel finished eighth out of 17 runners in the top section of the men's 1,500. Ranked fifth in the country entering the meet, Emanuel clocked a time of 3:42.42 - fourth among collegians in the race. Emanuel was thrown off stride briefly at the beginning of the bell lap after a collision between three runners directly in front of him, including the 2007 NCAA 1,500 champion Lopez Lamong.
Senior Kara Henry, meanwhile, was just off her career-best in the 3,000 steeplechase with a time of 10:38.58 (20th).


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You wake up, get ready, stagger out of the door and get a cab to work, it's expensive and tiring. EA Games sympathises, so to make up for it they've brought their own taxi's, with turrets
To celebrate the launch of Battlefield 3 game publishers EA Games have unleashed what they're calling 'Tanksi's' or 'Tank taxis', a selection of 16 tonne Abbot tanks ready to battle the London traffic.
Providing lucky commuters with a fare-free journey the tanks were out and about causing a storm, in fact T3 was lucky enough to get a lift to work in one, taking the scenic route from Waterloo up through Whitehall.
Battlefield 3 Launch
The Battlefield 3 UK launch was at midnight yesterday which means it's now out in the wild after wowing gamers with trailers showing off the stunning Frostbite 2 engine. Featuring completely destructible environments, a huge array of weapons and a equally sized array of vehicles Battlefield 3 looks set to be the biggest game of the year.
Battlefield 3 Price comparison
Of course now that it's out in the wild the race will be on to find the best price, Tesco's and Sainsbury's have both shunned their usual tactic of offering hugely competitive deals which points towards Battlefield making huge sales across the country. To get the best UK deals for Battlefield 3 it looks as though gamers will need to head away from the normal channels.
Battlefield 3 Review
T3 managed to get a hands on preview of Battlefield 3, and from first glance it looks set to be a real stormer. While lacking some of the emotional depth that Modern Warfare likes to use in spades Battlefield instead aims to shock with ultra-realism and incredible graphics.
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All Abendmusik events are held in the beautiful sanctuary of First-Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street, Lincoln, unless otherwise noted.
Raise the Song of Harvest Home
Sunday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m. TICKETS
Raise your voice with a 250-voice choir, brass, timpani, and organ in a joyful and soulful celebration of community singing. Choirs from Doane College, First-Plymouth Church, and Southwood Lutheran Church will lead all assembled in soaring hymns of praise and thanksgiving. This program will be reprised on Sunday, November 2 at St. John Lutheran Church in Beatrice, Nebraska, and on Sunday, November 16 at Grace Cathedral.
Organist David Higgs
Sunday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. TICKETS
One of America's leading concert organists, David Higgs, was already a church organist in New York City at age ten. As a teenager, he performed classical music as well as rock, gospel, and soul; and he will feature an equally eclectic repertoire in his Abendmusik debut. His legendary teachers have included Claire Coci, Peter Hurford, Russell Saunders, and Frederick Swann; and, in his distinguished tenure at the Eastman School of Music, he has taught a generation of the leading organists of the twenty-first century. Just wait 'til you hear David Higgs get his hands on First-Plymouth's 6000-pipe Lied Organ!
Handel's Messiah & Bach's Magnificat
Sunday, November 30 at 4:00 p.m. TICKETS
As Thanksgiving weekend ends and before the rush of the holiday season begins, Abendmusik welcomes you to receive the gift of two treasured, timeless, sacred works. We will be transported by the holy strains of Johann Sebastian Bach's magnificent Magnificat, paired with George Frideric Handel's monumental Messiah. A highlight of the program is the grand finale, when the audience is invited to join Abendmusik's ebullient Chamber Choir, Soloists and Orchestra in singing the heroic "Hallelujah Chorus".
Tidings of Comfort & Joy
Saturday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. TICKETS
Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 p.m.
In the frenzy of the holidays, our shopping and baking and decorating and entertaining and wrapping and ribboning can overwhelm us. The commercial novelty of "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "Frosty," and "Rudolph" can drain us. Abendmusik promises a meaningful spiritual experience to revive your Christmas spirit with tidings of the comfort and joy of this holy season. Experience beloved carols sung by the angelic voices of the Plymouth Choir, accompanied by the Plymouth Ringers, the Abendmusik Orchestra, and the Lied Organ.
Last Blast with the Plymouth Brass
Wednesday, December 31 at 8:00 p.m. TICKETS
Why even bother asking, "What are you doing New Year's Eve?" Just bring your friends and family to the fun, festivity, and frivolity of Abendmusik's last blast of 2014! This annual marquee concert features the engaging and entertaining Plymouth Brass with conductor Jeremy Bankson, organist Tom Trenney, Plymouth Ringers, and other special guests. Make your plans now to ring in 2015 with this Lincoln tradition!
My Funny Valentine, an Abendmusik fundraiser
Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. TICKETS
Back by popular demand, Tom Trenney serenades concertgoers from the Steinway piano, singing another unique and unexpected collection of love songs from the likes of Irving Berlin, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Won't you be Abendmusik's valentine? For a complete evening, join us for the fundraising dinner at 7:00 p.m. where Chef Jeremy Bankson will prepare a delightful meal to be served by the Abendmusik Board and friends.
A Midday Soirée with Poulenc & Duruflé
Sunday, February 15 at 4:00 p.m. TICKETS
The University Singers and conductor extraordinaire Peter Eklund bring us the crème de la crème of the French choral repertoire — Maurice Duruflé's Requiem. One of America's most promising young conductors, Christopher Lees, shares his joie de vivre in his Lincoln debút featuring Francis Poulenc's Concerto for Organ, Strings, and Timpani with the Abendmusik Orchestra and organist par excellence Tom Trenney. This tour de force is sure to have that perfect je ne sais quoi for both amateur and connoisseur! Arrive at 3:00 p.m. for our pre-concert talk, where we'll discuss the history of the pieces and their composers.
Nebraska Sings (At the Lied Center)
Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS
FOR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS, CALL 402-472-4747 Choirs across the state unite in song to celebrate the Lied Center's silver anniversary with the world premiere of Let There Be Music, a newly commissioned choral work by nationally recognized composer and Nebraskan, Kurt Knecht. Abendmusik's own Tom Trenney will conduct the giant mass choir, and the Abendmusik Chorus will be one of several diverse choral ensembles featured in an eclectic and fun program. Abendmusik is proud to take part in the Lied's ambitious celebration of our singing state!
Beethoven's 9th Symphony (At the Lied Center)
Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS
FOR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS, CALL 402-472-4747 When Lincoln's Lied Center opened in 1990, the Abendmusik Chorus was featured in the Lied's first concert, when legendary conductor Robert Shaw conducted Beethoven's iconoclastic Ninth Symphony. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Abendmusik Chorus is back at it again with the Lincoln Symphony in the spectacular conclusion of the Lied Center's blockbuster 25th Anniversary Season. The inimitable Ed Polochick guides massive choral and orchestral forces in performing the pinnacle of Beethoven's groundbreaking compositions — a true "Ode to Joy!" for the entire Lincoln community.
Heartland - The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club
Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. TICKETS
Founded in 1859, The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club is one of the oldest collegiate choruses in the United States and long acclaimed as one of the finest male choruses in the world. Don't miss their stop in Lincoln where they will perform a program inspired by the Heartland.


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The Perks of Being a Wallflower is about a boy named Charlie who is in his first year of high school. He experiences a lot of new things, he learns to cope with his feelings and problems, the loss of his favourite aunt and his friend, and meanwhile, still tries to have a social life. He is a very em... See full review
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It was not a very good idea for me to read this while I'm still recovering from depression, because some of it was triggering to me, so keep that in mind if you are suicidal/depressed. It's not a completely depressing, sad read though-there are definitely some funny and thought-provoking parts that ... See full review
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You Against Me is a intriguing, brilliantly written novel by the author of Before I Die. The cover makes it look like a love story, which it is not. Well, not just a love story. (The love story is good though. I need to stop saying 'love story' now. Okay.) It's a story about relationships, not just ... See full review
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A beautiful verse novel about anxiety/panic disorder, written by someone who has actually gone through these things, so knows what it's like. It's also a memoir, and I think Samantha Schutz is very brave for telling her story to the world. Teens (or anyone really) who suffer from anxie... See full review
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This book as nothing like I expected it to be. On the cover of the version I have, the tagline is Who said depression has to be depressing? ... Well, that's a pretty good summary of what this book is about. Except for the depression part. I thought that I was going to read a book about mental is... See full review
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A somber ceremony today at the New York State Fair as two local fallen officers were among those honored on Law Enforcement day at the Fair...
The names of four New York State Police officers, including trooper Christopher Skinner, were added on memorial bricks today. Also remembered was Johnson City police officer David "D.W" Smith, whose name was also added to the monument on the Fairgrounds. Smith was killed in the line of duty on march 31st, Skinner on may 29th.
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Birdman: Michael Keaton Is An Actor Going Insane After Playing A Superhero… Hmmm [Video]
As much as I might not like Tim Burton's Batman movies, I will always kind of love Michael Keaton. I mean, I saw Multiplicity in the theater. Twice. That's how much I love that dude. And as a result, I could not possibly be more interested in Birdman, a new film by Alejandro González Iñárritu starring Keaton as an actor best known for playing a superhero, a role that cast a shadow over his career and may be destroying his mental health.
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An operator and related method for adjusting an internal force setting for a motorized garage door operator is disclosed. The operator checks for the presence of a secondary entrapment safety feature and automatically increases a force threshold setting from a first value to a second value if the secondary entrapment safety feature is detected. If the safety feature is not detected or it is later disconnected, then the operator automatically sets the force threshold to a more sensitive value.
1. A method for adjusting an internal force threshold setting for a motorized garage door operator actuated in response to a door move command, the method comprising:
establishing a base line force application value applied by a motor to move a door between limit positions;
storing in a controller maintained by the garage door operator said base line force application value;
periodically checking for connection of any one of a plurality of entrapment safety features to said controller by said controller, said controller setting a force threshold to a default value if none of said entrapment safety features are connected to said controller and increasing said force threshold value a predetermined amount above said default value if at least one of said entrapment safety features are connected to said controller, wherein said periodic checking step is performed regardless of whether the door move command has been received or not;
determining by the controller the amount of force applied by the motor during movement of the door; and
implementing corrective action by said controller if the amount of force actually applied by the motor is greater or less than said base line force application value and said force threshold value.
2. The method according to
setting said threshold to said default value in said controller if none of said entrapment safety features are connected to said controller.
3. The method according to
selecting said entrapment safety features from a group consisting of photoelectric sensors, contact-type safety edge, a motor speed detector, a motor current detector and a door speed monitor.
4. An operator system for controlling the operation of a movable barrier, comprising:
a motor that applies force to move the barrier between open and closed positions in response to a door move command;
at least one force sensor associated with said motor for determining a base line application of force applied by said motor to the barrier;
a controller connected to said motor to control operation of said motor and to said at least one force sensor, said controller monitoring the force applied by said motor as detected by said at least one force sensor and allowing only said base line application of force and a threshold value to be applied by said motor to the barrier, said controller initiating corrective action through said motor if said base line application of force and said threshold value is exceeded as detected by said at least one force sensor;
said controller periodically checking for the connection of at least one safety device to said controller, wherein the connection is checked regardless of whether said door move command has been received or not, and increasing said threshold value a predetermined amount if at least one said safety device is connected and maintaining said threshold value if none of said safety devices are connected.
This is a continuation of patent application Ser. No. 10/142,642, filed May 10, 2002 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,873,127, entitled "Method and Device for Adjusting an Internal Obstruction Force Setting for a Motorized Garage Door Operator," and which is incorporated herein by reference
Generally, the present invention relates to a garage door operator system for use on a closure member moveable relative to a fixed member. More particularly, the present invention relates to an operator-controlled motor for controlling the operation of a closure member, such as a gate or door, between a closed position and an open position. More specifically, the present invention relates to a door or gate operator, wherein the operator automatically adjusts a force threshold depending upon whether an external secondary entrapment device is connected to the operator.
For convenience purposes, it is well known to provide garage doors which utilize a motor to provide opening and closing movements of the door. Motors may also be coupled with other types of movable barriers such as gates, windows, retractable overhangs and the like. An operator is employed to control the motor and related functions with respect to the door. The operator receives command signals for the purpose of opening and closing the door from a wireless remote, from a wired wall station or other similar device. It is also known to provide safety devices that are connected to the operator for the purpose of detecting an obstruction so that the operator may then take corrective action with the motor to avoid entrapment of the obstruction.
Safety devices come in many forms for use with a garage door operator. One of the more widely used devices is a photoelectric eye which projects a light beam across the door's travel path. If the light beam is interrupted during closure of the door, the operator stops and/or stops and reverses the travel of the door. This is sometimes referred to as a non-contacting or an external secondary entrapment device. Contact type safety devices such as an edge-sensitive pressure switch, which is attached to the bottom edge of the door and runs the complete width of the door, may also be used. Other contact safety devices directly monitor the operating characteristics of the driving motor to determine whether an obstruction is present. Typically, shaft speed of the motor is monitored by projecting an infrared light through an interrupter wheel. Alternatively, Hall effect switches or tachometers can be used to monitor shaft speed. Or, the motor current could be monitored such that when an excessive amount of current is drawn by the motor—which indicates that the motor is working harder than normal—it is presumed that an obstruction has been encountered. It is also known to monitor door speed with a sliding potentiometer, wherein a rate of change is equated to the speed of the door and wherein unexpected slowing of the door triggers corrective action by the operator. Regardless of how the safety devices work, their purpose is to ensure that individuals, especially children, are not entrapped by a closing door. Opening forces of the door are also monitored to preclude damage to the operating system for instances where an object or individual is caught upon a door panel as the door moves upwardly.
How safety devices are used with a door operator system have evolved from the days of no uniform standard to the currently applied government regulations as embodied in Underwriters Laboratories Standard 325. The standard requires that when an operator is mounted to a pinch-resistant door and an external secondary entrapment device is not connected to the operator, that a fifteen pound obstruction force threshold setting must be used. In other words, if no external secondary entrapment device is attached to the operator then the maximum force that the motor is allowed to apply to the door—in a closing direction—is fifteen pounds. But, if an external secondary entrapment device is attached, then the UL standard does not require a maximum obstruction force setting.
If the end-user selects an operator model without the external secondary entrapment feature, then an input jumper switch is set to disable and the fifteen pound force threshold is used during barrier movement. If the end-user selects an operator model with the external secondary entrapment feature, then the input jumper is permanently enabled and the force threshold value is set at a higher value, typically twenty-five pounds. If the end-user desires to later add the external secondary entrapment feature, then the jumper must be physically moved from a disabled position to an enabled position. If the jumper is not moved to an enabled position then the external secondary entrapment feature will work, but the force threshold remains at fifteen pounds. It has been found that the fifteen pound threshold is quite sensitive and as a result phantom obstructions are encountered. In other words, the operator falsely detects and reacts to a non-existent obstruction in the barrier's path. Such false detections may be the result of the wind, temperature, debris in the door track and the like. These false detections cause the barrier to reverse direction and require the user to wait unnecessarily for the barrier to complete its opening or closing cycle. In any event, there is a need in the art to simplify the later installation of a secondary entrapment feature to an existing operator.
It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a method and device for adjusting an internal obstruction force setting for a motorized garage door operator.
In general, the present invention contemplates a method for adjusting an internal force setting for a motorized garage door operator comprising checking for the presence of an external secondary entrapment safety feature and increasing a force threshold setting from a first value to a second value if the external secondary entrapment safety feature is detected.
The invention contemplates a method for adjusting an internal force setting for a motorized garage door operator, comprising checking for the presence of an external secondary entrapment safety feature, and decreasing a force threshold setting from a first value to a second value if the external secondary entrapment safety feature is not detected.
The invention further contemplates an operator system for controlling the operation of a movable barrier comprising a motor for moving the barrier between open and closed positions, an operator for controlling the operation of said motor so that said motor applies a force within a threshold of force value, and a controller carried by said operator for detecting the presence of an external safety device and adjusting said threshold of force value accordingly.
These and other objects of the present invention, as well as the advantages thereof over existing prior art forms, which will become apparent from the description to follow, are accomplished by the improvements hereinafter described and claimed.
For a complete understanding of the objects, techniques and structure of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, wherein:
A system and related method for adjusting an internal obstruction force setting for a motorized garage door operator is generally indicated by the numeral 10 in
Secured to the jambs 16 are L-shaped vertical members 20 which have a leg 22 attached to the jambs 16 and a projecting leg 24 which perpendicularly extends from respective legs 22. The L-shaped vertical members 20 may also be provided in other shapes depending upon the particular frame and garage door with which it is associated. Secured to each projecting leg 24 is a track 26 which extends perpendicularly from each projecting leg 24. Each track 26 receives a roller 28 which extends from the top edge of the garage door 12. Additional rollers 28 may also be provided on each top vertical edge of each section of the garage door to facilitate transfer between opening and closing positions.
A counterbalancing system generally indicated by the numeral 30 may be employed to move the garage door 12 back and forth between opening and closing positions. One example of a counterbalancing system is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,419,010, which is incorporated herein by reference. Generally, the counter-balancing system 30 includes a housing 32, which is affixed to the header 18 which contains an operator mechanism generally indicated by the numeral 34 as seen in
In order to move the door from an open position to a closed position or vice versa, a remote transmitter 40 or a wall station transmitter 42 may be actuated. The remote transmitter 40 may use infrared, acoustic or radio frequency signals that are received by the operator mechanism to initiate movement of the door. Likewise, the wall station 42 may perform the same functions as the remote transmitter 40 and also provide additional functions such as the illumination of lights and provide other programming functions to control the manner in which the garage door works. The wall station 42 may either be connected directly to the operator mechanism 34 by a wire or it may employ radio frequency or infrared signals.
An external secondary entrapment system, which is designated generally by the numeral 50, may be included with the system 10. In the preferred embodiment, the entrapment system 50 is a photoelectric sensor which has a sending device 52 and a receiving device 54. The sending device 52 is mounted to either the jamb 16 or the track 26 near the floor of the door area. The devices 52 and 54 are mounted at about 5 inches above the floor and on the inside of the door opening to minimize any interference by the sun. It will be appreciated that the position of the devices 52 and 54 may be switched if needed. In any event, the sending device 52 emits a light beam, either laser or infrared, that is detected by the receiver 54 which is connected to the operator mechanism 34. If an object interrupts the light beam during door travel, the receiver relays this information to the controller which initiates the appropriate corrective action. In this way, if an object interrupts a light beam during a downward motion of the garage door the motion of the door is at least stopped and/or returned to the opening position. It will be appreciated that other external secondary entrapment features or systems such as a contact-type safety edge on the bottom panel of the door, motor speed detectors, shaft speed detectors, motor current detectors, door speed monitors or the like may be used with the present invention.
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At step 106, the controller 58 determines whether an external secondary entrapment system such as the photoelectric sensor 50 has been attached to the operator mechanism 34. If not, then at step 108, the lower threshold value, which in the preferred embodiment is fifteen pounds, is set and implemented. Accordingly, at step 112, the system is operational and the appropriate functions are performed. It will be appreciated that at step 112 the controller 58 monitors to determine whether the external secondary system is still connected to the operator by returning to the decision step 106. If at step 106 the controller determines that the external secondary entrapment system is connected, then at step 116 a higher threshold level is set which, in the preferred embodiment is twenty-five pounds. In other words, the motor is allowed to deviate twenty-five pounds plus or minus from the operational force profile set by the controller 58. Once this higher threshold is set, then at step 112 the controller proceeds with its normal operation. The methodology then returns to step 106 to check to ensure that the external secondary entrapment system is still attached. If, for some reason, the sensor is rendered inoperative and not detected, then the lower force threshold profile is used.
From the description above, it will be appreciated that an operator system may be used which allows the force threshold setting to be automatically changed, depending upon the type of external secondary entrapment systems associated with the operator. If an external secondary entrapment feature is not attached to the operator, then a minimal force threshold is set and provides the most sensitivity for detecting obstructions that impede with travel of the door. And the system also provides that if an external secondary entrapment system is attached to the operator then the threshold can be set at a higher level to reduce the occurrence of phantom detections. By automatically detecting the presence or absence of the external secondary entrapment system, the user is not physically required to move a jumper or attach a jumper when installing the safety feature. This avoids aggravation on the part of the installer when installing the entrapment system and on the part of the user for eliminating false detections of obstructions.
Thus, it should be evident that the method and device for increasing the allowed motor power of a motorized garage door operator disclosed herein carries out the various objects of the present invention set forth above and otherwise constitutes an advantageous contribution to the art. As will be apparent to persons skilled in the art, modifications can be made to the preferred embodiments disclosed herein without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention herein described shall be limited solely by the scope of the attached claims.
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