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MINNESOTA -- As a 911 dispatcher, I have not had a single positive experience with OnStar. The troubles we run into are endless! What little information is relayed to us through their service less than half of it is reliable. Incorrect locations, type of call (illness, injury, crime) limited information of occupants of the vehicle and if they are injured.
My last call I took from OnStar, they would not patch me direct to the occupants to get important information first hand. Locations, nature of the accident, how many occupants and how severe the injuries are all questions that are VERY important when responding to emergencies. OnStar fails at obtaining all.
When asked if the vehicle occupant can call back on 911 or be transferred to us so we can get a good GPS reading or correct info the operator says that the caller is talking to a different operator and they don't have that information. It is a waste of time when dealing with life or death, minutes and seconds could be crucial! Maybe it's different and service is better if you have a flat tire but I strongly doubt it.
I wanted to stop my subscription because I was laid off as a federal contractor. The customer service representative told me that because of my situation I could get 3 free months of On-Star. When I told him that I usually just use it during the spring and summer months he said I could just put it on hold and I wouldn't get billed until May since I was caught up and didn't owe any money. Imagine my surprise when two weeks later my checking account got debited out for another month's service.
I tried calling the number at my work desk to complain and was on hold for at least 15 minutes when all of a sudden I get a dial tone. I called the number again only for the same thing to happen. I had to go TO MY CAR to get an On-Star representative. The customer service representative told me he saw what the problem was but I needed to give him my bank account and routing number for them to put the money back in my checking account. I find it interesting that they were able to take it out without my account numbers but NOW they need it to put it back in? RIDICULOUS! Obviously I didn't have my check book with me so I waited to get home.
The customer service representative directed me to the billing department who promptly was going to explain to me how I was not going to get my money back. I told her I better get my money back or I would call everyday and raise hell. She told me she would put the money back and needed my account information which I gave her. I had to jump through hoops to get money back that never should have been taken out of my account to begin with.
I will never deal with On-Star again and if anyone ever reads this I highly recommend that you run as far away from this company as possible. Oh, one other point. There were times when I used my On-Star to get directions and the lines were too tied up to help me. They suck all the way around. Beware!
NATIONAL, NEW YORK -- I just got off the phone (hung up on) the most unpleasant customer service representative, Orlando. I am looking to buy a 2003 Subaru Outback Legacy that is ALREADY equipped with Onstar in the dash. I need to know if it will work and be supported by Onstar if I purchase the vehicle. I was also going to ask if the three buttons function the same as the newer model Onstar, since they are different looking and there is no support for 2003 models on your website. Unfortunately, I never got to ask that, since he kept interrupting me and telling me to push the button.
He repeatedly tried to tell me that Onstar supports an Onstar mirror that I can buy for the vehicle. I don't want to buy a second Onstar system. I want to know if the system that is already there will work. He kept repeating to push the button and if I got a live representative, the system was working. The car is not in my driveway - I am looking at it to purchase. I told him that when I was in the vehicle, I did push the button, but I got a recording of a commercial for Onstar services.
Finally, he says that I should have pushed it twice. And that he cannot tell me anything about if you support that age system or if it might work or be able to be renewed. He kept telling me to go back to the car lot and make them get the car and start it and push the button twice and see if someone answers. I do not believe that nobody at Onstar knows whether or not you support systems that were installed in 2003 Subarus. I asked for technical support and he would not transfer me. Even if I DID but that car, I wouldn't activate that system now.
WARREN, MICHIGAN -- I purchased a new car on 4/17/12, and OnStar was unable to activate the system. After several calls, I was told that my complementary 3 mos subscription would be extended by 3 mos. After several more attempts & failures to activate OnStar, I was given another 3 mos (total 9 now). I was continuously told that Level 1 support would call me, but never did.
Finally, on 7/19 (after over 3 mos) I received a call from OnStar stating that they were still working on my issue. Meanwhile, I now start getting phone calls & letters advising me that my subscription is about to expire. IT DOESN'T EVEN WORK YET! Finally today (9/4/12), I receive a letter from OnStar advising me that the issue has been resolved, and OnStar now works.
I called OnStar expecting to get 9 mos of complimentary service, and they tell me they have no record of the extensions I was promised. I spoke to a Supervisor ** who advised me there was nothing he could do. Nothing he could do after it took them 4 1/2 mos to get it working. I have no further use for OnStar.
Onstar would be in jail for theft if they were an smaller organization. While at my dealer, after purchasing a new GMC, the salesman said he was required to call OnStar. During the call, they said they wanted to know if I needed additional minutes for the telephone feature. It seemed reasonable so I said yes.
They then asked for a credit card number. I told them that I was unwilling to give them my cc number because I did not want to extend their service past the free trial and was afraid that once they had my cc number, they would do this (I had the same bad experience with Dish Network.) The representative said that they absolutely would not do this or keep the card on file, and the salesman witnessed this.
Three months later, I called ONSTAR to make sure the service was cancelled, and told them I do not intend to ever use this service again, and do not want to even have the capability of "pinging" my vehicle for consumer research, etcetera. They said the service was officially over. After 3 months, when checking my debit card balance, I noticed they were still charging me almost $30 a month for something I never wanted and cancelled. But they obviously kept my cc number on file and illegally charged more than $100 to me.
Yes they are crooks and dishonest slime, and I believe they still can listen to conversations, turn off your ignition and keep record of how fast you drive and where you go and how often, so they can sell the info, even after you discontinue the service. I wish I could tear this junk out of my car!
I was in a wreck where my car rolled twice and hit a tree. The air bags were deployed. I was trapped in the car and when I regained my senses I realized OnStar had not responded. I called them and they asked what the could do for me. I told them about the wreck and they wanted to know where I was as they couldn't find me. I asked how they were talking to me. All I could tell them was the hwy number and in the country.
She kept telling me they couldn't find me and after awhile I told her to forget it. Ambulance and help was there. She said if there was anything she could do for me to call her. I have had OnStar several times and the first time I needed them they failed me. I will never have OnStar again. This happened Oct 23, 2014
Last December I purchased a 2014 Chevy Silverado which by default came equipped with OnStar even though I did not want the service. At the time of purchase, I declined to provide credit card, etc. for the service. In August of this year, my wife who originally had an OnStar account for her 2011 Impala but had cancelled it after a year, had a charge from OnStar appear on her credit card. In researching the charge, we were told that the charge was for the OnStar account for the 2014 Silverado. In talking to OnStar they told us that they had send a notice in the mail that the account on my 2014 Silverado would be activated unless I declined the service.
First, I never read the information from OnStar as I did not want the service. Second, I find it very disturbing that their policy is to activate inactive accounts without customer involvement. It is bad enough that they are still keeping tabs on my location and driving habit even though I do not want the service. OnStar should change their policy.
UNKNOWN -- I was debating about cancelling Onstar since I have a hearing problem and the one time I did use it, I couldn't understand a word! I was lucky to have someone that could hear them and even they had problems. So, I was issued a new bank card with a new number and expiration date... figured - well, at least now they can't take $ out of my account since they don't have my new card info..... WHAT THE - they had that new card info!!!
I just got a new car and went online to cancel - but NOOOO - you had to call for "security reasons". It's all bullcrap! Calling was a total joke. First woman I talked to just stopped talking or hung up - so I had to call back - the 2nd one was nice enough.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN -- Worst company ever and I don't recommend them at all. I had their service for 2 years. Much of the time, when you press the OnStar button in your car, you get a busy signal -- you wait, wait and wait. They upgrade your service without your knowledge and you don't realize it until you receive your credit card statement. On the other end of the spectrum, they've cancelled my service, again without my knowledge and left me stranded in the middle of nowhere without the ability to get directions.
Getting these types of issues straightened out is a nightmare and they actually make matters worse when you call them! Everything that this overpriced service does can be done with your Smartphone or with a GPS. I purchased a GPS with voice commands that works 10x better than OnStar and it only cost me $129 compared to a high priced $33+ a month.
It was resolved, in my favor because I disputed the charge on my credit card. OnStar was found to be in the wrong!
I would never use this company again. 2 months ago I purchased a vehicle that is not On Star capable. I called to discontinue the service and was told that my credit card and Bank info would be permanently removed from their system, well guess what? The very next month I was billed again but when I called this time I had to "squint" to understand the person that was on the phone. I asked where my call ended up and I was told the Philippines. That upset me a lot as I do not like giving my money to companies that outsource. Sorry I am American and spend my money on American products.
Anyway, they sent me a check in the mail and the almost non English speaking CSR apologized over and over again and I thought that I would never have to hear from On Star again right? Wrong!!! While checking my Bank account online today one month later I saw that On Star had charged me again. I called and of course got the non English speaking CSR again who apologized over and over and then had to transfer me to a Female CSR who I understood as little as the first person. She tried to tell me that I had been charged a prorated fee for August 1 through August 9th.
After numerous attempts of trying to make the CSR understand that I cancelled my service in June almost two months ago I asked if I could be transferred to someone in America. I was put on hold for about 5 mins. and got someone I could understand but was very condescending and almost rude. She did however promise to send me a check for the money that was taken from my account and promised me for the third time that On Star would not charge my account again. Well let's see what happens next month.


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A significant challenge career changers face is preparing a winning resume. After all, it's arduous enough when you have ample related experience. Writing this crucial document becomes even more painstaking when you're looking to take a completely new career direction.
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Career expert Richard Nelson Bolles pioneered the idea of transferable skills in his perennial bestseller What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers. According to Bolles, we are all born with skills we take from job to job. These transferable skills can be broken down into three categories: people (communicating, teaching, coaching and supervising), data (record keeping, researching, translating and compiling data) and things (operating computers/equipment, assembling and repairing).
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For example, a teacher making the transition to sales might find that presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills are desirable for salespeople. She could then highlight her experience giving daily group presentations, creating and launching educational programs, and building team morale. All of these are examples of transferable skills you may overlook, because they come easily to you.
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MORRISTOWN A Gouverneur man expressed worry about his familys safety after his claim he was threatened by a Morristown man who burned a cross and threatened to lynch him.
Ryann A. Wilson burned a cross and threatened to hang Nigel A. Spahr, a black man and 2007 Morristown Central School graduate, at about 10:30 p.m. April 29, according to court documents.
After more than a month of alleged increasing intimidation, Mr. Spahr, fearing for the lives of his family and friends, reported Mr. Wilson, 28, of 3 Shady Lawn Drive, to the police.
He is being held in St. Lawrence County jail, Canton, on $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond.
The night of the cross-burning was also Mr. Spahrs birthday, he said, and he and several friends had gathered for a bonfire at Katelyn Perrettas apartment at 5 Shady Lawn Drive.
Mr. Wilson and Lucas Goldie, another Morristown graduate, were walking past Ms. Perrettas apartment and Mr. Spahr, a friend of Mr. Goldie, said he invited Mr. Goldie over.
But Mr. Wilson, who has had frequent disputes with Ms. Perrettas landlord, Daniel C. Snyder, was told it would be best if he didnt join the party.
I told Ryann not to come over, Mr. Spahr said, at which point Mr. Wilson, upset at being left out, allegedly began driving first his dirt bike and then his tractor up and down his driveway, near the bonfire.
Then (Mr. Wilson) came back and told me he was going to hang me by a noose, Mr. Spahr said, adding Mr. Wilson then called him a racial slur and walked away.
Eventually Mr. Spahr decided to call it a night and went inside to sleep when a friend told him to look outside.
I peek my head out the door and there was a burning cross on (Mr. Wilsons) property, Mr. Spahr said.
Initially, Mr. Spahr, who lives with his 1- and 2-year-old children in Gouverneur, attempted to ignore the incident.
But as the weeks wore on, it became apparent Mr. Wilsons threats were not a one-time occurrence, Mr. Spahr said.
Ever since the night of the cross its just been constant, Ms. Perretta said.
She lives next door to Mr. Wilson with her 5- and 7-year-olds.
He was yelling ... outside of my house. Its just ongoing nonsense, she said.
About May 29, Mr. Spahr was walking through Gouverneur to a store when Mr. Wilson pulled up alongside him and started talking about the incident, Mr. Spahr said, claiming that Mr. Spahr had insulted his girlfriend.
Mr. Spahr said he denied ever saying anything like that, but he apologized to Mr. Wilson for any confusion.
Mr. Wilson invited Mr. Spahr to take it out back, Mr. Spahr recounted.
The final straw came Friday, when Mr. Wilson allegedly placed a Casella Waste Systems trash receptacle in front of Ms. Perrettas apartment door, Mr. Spahr said.
Right after he put the garbage can ... I went to the police. I realized it wasnt going to stop, Mr. Spahr said.
Its saying that they are trash, Mr. Snyder said of the move, explaining that in his opinion, the garbage bin was placed there because Ms. Perretta associates with a black man. It is a racial thing, he said.
Ms. Perretta said in an email message that Mr. Wilson kept yelling things about us being trash so it belonged there.
Mr. Wilson was arrested Friday and has been charged with setting a cross on fire in public view while hurling racial slurs at Mr. Spahr, a class E felony.
Whats the next thing? Is he going to kill somebody next? Mr. Snyder asked.
The trash bin still sat on the lawn next to Ms. Perrettas door as of Tuesday. Because Mr. Wilsons property extends nearly to Ms. Perrettas apartment, Casella wont remove the receptacle.
That customer is a paying customer; he has been paying his bills, a Casella customer service representative said of Mr. Wilson on Monday.
Mr. Snyder said its outrageous Casella wont remove the Dumpster given its location is creating a fire hazard at Ms. Perrettas apartment.
Sheriff Kevin M. Wells stressed the cross burning was an isolated event.
Its not something that occurs here, he said.
Mr. Spahr said he is interested in ensuring Mr. Wilson doesnt menace my family.
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Music Majors Perform Favorite Works
Ten Felician College music majors offered vocal and instrumental performances during the first of the Spring Semester's "Works in Progress" programs held in the Castle reception parlor on the Rutherford campus.
Performing students were Lindsey Cabiaza, Stephanie Dorcely, Desiree Garcia, Skye Goins, Lila Greenstone, Lauren Hunter, Steven Mal, Teirrah Neal, Nicole Shershen and Xiamara Reyes.
The musical pieces presented were Concertino for Tenor Saxophone: excerpt for First Movement; Romance (Saint-Saens); Skylark (Hoagy Carmichael); Prelude in Db major Opus 28, no. 15 (Chopin); Homeward Bound (Jay Althouse); Ch'io mai vi possa (Handel: Siroe); Etude for Guitar in E Major (Sor); Guinse alfin il momento (Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro); Love, Look Away (Rodgers & Hammerstein: Flower Drum Song); and Lascia ch'io pianga (Handel: Rinaldo).
Dr. Barbara Gordon, Associate Professor and Music coordinator, organized the event, and Mark Yolleck accompanied the student musicians on piano.
The semester's second WIP Concert is scheduled for mid-April. Upcoming performances include:
March 10: "We are the Music Makers" – Lodi campus library
May 7: Felician College Choir Benefit Concert: "Salute to Broadway"
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You may find it interesting to know that the Green Team board and committee are made of citizens who reside throughout the county. They are an amazing group of people willing to volunteer a few hours a week in providing active input into the direction the Green Team takes. The Green Team invites you to attend meetings, learn more about us at www.greenteamcarboncounty.org, and most importantly implement some of these simple ideas at home, at work and while vacationing.
Another way to grow our program is to recycle all of the paper and aluminum either in one of the recycle trailers or larger quantities can be dropped off at 1416 East Airport Rd., Price. The material collected is then sold and can be reinvested in new equipment allowing us to recycle more material than only paper and aluminum.
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We don't usually associate ankle boots with summer dressing--let alone evening affairs--but thanks to fashionable ladies like Rashida Jones and Karlie Kloss, we're beginning to rethink the idea. A longtime signature of the model-off-duty wardrobe and a Balmain staple, the after-hours ankle boot is quickly gaining ground at both red carpet premieres and fancier fashion events. So why do we love this look so much? The shoes offer a touch of toughness, which in turn gives dressed-up looks a cool edge you wouldn't otherwise get from a pair of pumps or sandals. A year-round essential that every girl should own now, the after-hours ankle boot is the subject of today's Trend Report!
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The must-try combo of fancy frocks and ankle boots were present on many S/S 12 runways, but it was Balmain's skintight silhouettes and downtown footwear that really stuck out in our mind. For his first full outing as designer for Balmain, Olivier Rousteing showed ornate embellishments on everything from strictly tailored jackets to body-skimming mini dresses. The collection's Louisa Embossed Velvet Booties ($1226) shared the same spirit as those hard-edged pieces and made the perfect addition to pairings like the Golden Embroidered Bolero Jacket ($17700), Golden Embroidered Dress ($18800), and White Belt with Golden Buckle ($1400), shown above. The result is a tough-luxe look that is perfect for a night on the town with the girls.
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WHO: Karlie Kloss
WHAT: Arriving at "Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour" at Madison Square Garden in New York two months ago.
WEAR: Versus dress and boots from the F/W 12 collection.
WHY: A long-sleeve body-con mini plus cap-toe Chelsea boots equals instant biker chic. Styling note: when your dress is thigh-high, go for a lower-heeled boot to keep your ensemble elegant.
WHO: Liya Kebede
WHAT:Attending the Cosmopolis premiere at the Cannes Film Festival late last month.
WEAR:Proenza Schouler dress from the F/W 12 collection; Dolce & Gabbana boots.
WHY: Mesh peep-toe booties-a.k.a. the elegant ankle boot-keep this modern mini from looking too heavy.
At Events
WHO: Rashida Jones
WHAT: Celebrating the launch of The Conversation series at the Diane von Furstenberg studio in New York last month.
WEAR: ASOS boots.
WHY: Suede black booties undercut the sweetness of a textured top and skirt.
WHO: Dree Hemingway
WHAT: At the 2012 CFDA Awards earlier this month.
WEAR: Creatures of the Wind Silk Jacquard Pleated Empire-Waist Dress ($1795, 312.587.1000) and jacket; Tabitha Simmons for Creatures of the Wind Silver Patent Leather Boots ($1895, 312.587.1000).
WHY: The future-is-now metallic boots lend a neutral print dress and cropped leather jacket a fashion-forward look.
WHO: Ruby Aldridge
WHAT: Spotted inside the 2012 CFDA Awards earlier this month.
WEAR: Helmut Lang Bronze Multi Drift Print Shroud Dress ($830, 212.242.3240) and Black Burnished Suede Wedge Booties ($645, 212.242.3240).
WHY: An asymmetrical dress is the perfect way to show off a pair of wedged boots.
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Before you slip on a pair of after-hours ankle boots for your next evening fete, do yourself a favor and check out some of our suggestions first. If you know you're going to be standing most of the night, you'll definitely want to pick something with a sturdy heel, like Rag & Bone's Harrow Leather Biker Boots ($495) or Zara's High Heel Cowboy Ankle Boots ($90). Also, since the heel errs on the shorter side, you can team either pair with a slim mini dress like Kloss did.
Ultra Fancy
If you prefer dressier boots a la Kebede, Diane von Furstenberg's Angel Cutout-Panel Suede Ankle Boots ($220) and Calvin Klein's Addison Boots ($138) are two stellar options. We also approve of Mark & James by Badgley Mischka's Dallas Booties ($255) and Reiss' Fonda Weave Leather Booties ($360), which are a bit sexier and would look especially chic with a LBD.
Metallic Styles
For those of you inspired by Hemingway's look, we think Pixie Market's Gold Metal Tip Booties ($180) and Alice + Olivia's Doris Pointed-Toe Metallic Booties ($395) are right up your alley, just the thing to give your look that quirky finish you desire.
Investment Pieces
Lastly, if you can afford to invest in a little more, we recommend either Valentino's Studded Suede and Leather Ankle Boots ($1195) or Tod's Two-Tone Ankle Strap Booties ($684). Sure, they both come with a hefty price tag, but we promise they'll get you through many a late-night soiree this year!--Jessica Baker
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Is My Property At Risk of Being Flooded?
What Can I Do To Protect My Property?
Flood Insurance
What Else Can Be Done?
Building in the Floodplain
If a Flood Does Occur, What Should You Do?
History of Flooding in Montpelier
Montpelier Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan
What If My Property Is Not The Floodplain?
Is My Property At Risk of Being Flooded?
If you live along or near the Winooski, North Branch, Dog, or Steven's Branch Rivers or other water course, your property may be in a floodplain. The floodplain is an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with a 1% chance of being flooded each year. To help you determine where your property is in relation to the floodplain, please check the following map: 100-Year Flood Map. You can get more information about FEMA at their website,
What Can I Do To Protect My Property?
After prevention, perhaps the most important flood protection device is insurance. There are also many ways to physically protect your house, building, or property from damage due to flooding. These include elevating your building above the base flood elevation, installing closures and sealants around doors and windows, constructing new watertight walls, or constructing floodwalls or levees.
The Kellogg-Hubbard library has the following books which explain floodproofing in more detail:
Floodproofing Non-Residential Structures, FEMA, 1986.
Retrofitting Flood-prone Residential Structures, FEMA, 1986.
Design Guidelines for Flood Damage Reduction, FEMA, 1981.
You can get more information about the Kellogg-Hubbard Library at their website,
Flood Insurance
If your property is located in the floodplain and you do not have flood insurance, talk to your insurance agent. Homeowner's insurance policies do not cover damage from floods. However, because Montpelier participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, you can purchase a separate flood insurance policy. The insurance is backed by the Federal government and is available to everyone, even for properties that have been flooded in the past. The City of Montpelier has implemented a number of initiatives in an effort to reduce damage due to flooding. As a result, the City was able to achieve a rating of 9 through the Community Rating System (CRS) Program, which translates into a 5% reduction in flood insurance rates for the municipality as well as individual policy holders. For more information about the National Flood Insurance Program, check out their site at
What Else Can Be Done?
Do not dump or throw trash into ditches, streams or rivers. A plugged channel cannot carry water and when it rains the water has to go somewhere.
If your property is next to a ditch or stream, please do your part and keep the banks clear of brush and debris.
Always check with the City before you build on, alter, regrade or fill on your property.
Building in the Floodplain
All development in the floodplain requires a permit from the Planning and Development Office. New buildings are required to be built above the base flood elevation. Also, any additions which will exceed 50% of the value of the existing building must be treated as a new building and raised above the base flood elevation or otherwise floodproofed. More information on permitting in the floodplain can be found at the following two sites: the Planning and Community Development Office or Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
City of Montpelier Flood Hazard Regulation:
Article 3. Zoning Permit Procedures: Section 309. Flood Plain Developmen
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Article 7. General Development Standards: Section 716. Flood Plain Development Standards
If a Flood Does Occur, What Should You Do?
Listen to the Radio. If a flood is imminent or a possibility, information will be provided to residents through local radio and TV stations. The City and State have flood monitoring programs in place to anticipate and alleviate flooding.
Do not walk through flowing water. Drowning is the #1 cause of flood deaths. Currents can be deceptive; six inches of water can knock you off your feet.
Do not drive through a flooded area. Don't drive around road barriers; the road or bridge may be washed out.
Stay away from power lines and electrical wires.
Move to the second floor or roof if caught by suddenly rising water.
Have your electricity turned off by the power company.
Look before you step. After a flood, the ground and floors may be covered with debris which conceals dangerous footing.
Be alert for gas leaks.
Boil water until water has been declared safe.
If, and only if, time permits:
turn off all utilities
move valuable papers
fill tubs, sinks, and jugs with clean water
board up windows
bring outdoor possessions inside the house or tie them down.
History of Flooding in Montpelier
Montpelier is susceptible to flooding at all times of the year, but particularly in the spring during the spring run-off and ice break-up. Floods have occurred due to intense rain, ice jams, and combinations of both rain and ice jams. There have been three significant floods in Montpelier this century.
1927 Flood
This was the most destructive hydrological event in Vermont's history. In the Winooski Valley, 55 deaths and $13.5 million in damage occurred. The flood destroyed many bridges and caused extensive structural damage to buildings.
1936 Flood
Heavy rains and moderate temperatures contributed to a large amount of run-off. Coupled with the breakup of thick ice, flooding occurred in the downtown after an ice-jam formed on the Winooski behind the old Bailey Dam.
1992 Flood
Due to sudden warm temperatures, the ice broke up along the Winooski River and an ice jam occurred just beyond the Bailey Avenue bridge. The water level quickly rose and flooded most of the City's downtown and some residences outside of the downtown. No deaths occurred; however, extensive damage occurred to buildings and through the loss of store inventories and records.
Montpelier Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Although the city government, state government, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have constructed flood mitigation devices, enacted various forms of legislation, and initiated numerous activities and programs designed to mitigate flooding and flood damage to the city, the threat of flooding and flood damage remains significant. The Montpelier Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan, adopted in 1998, presents strategies to mitigate future flood losses in the event a flood does occur.
Montpelier Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan
What If My Property Is Not The Floodplain?
It is possible that as the shape of land changes over time or new information becomes available, properties once believed to be in the floodplain might, in fact, no longer be. Below are forms property owners may use to request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency revise and update their maps accordingly.
Form MT-EZ
, Application form for Single Residential Lot or Structure, 1,105 KB,
Form MT-1
, Application/Certification Forms and Instructions for Letters of Map Amendment, Conditional Letters of Map Amendment, Letters of Map Revision (Based on Fill), and Conditional Letters of Map Revision (Based on Fill), 356 KB,
Form MT-2
, Application/Certification Forms and Instructions for Conditional Letters of Map Revision, Letters of Map Revision, and Physical Map Revisions, 482 KB,
Please contact
directly for questions pertaining to the use of these forms.
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By TERRY WILLISGuest contributor
There is a different feel to the air. Fall is almost here again. I love fall, it is my favorite season.
It also means that kids are returning to school.
This is the time when many parents breathe a sigh of relief at having survived another summer. No more worrying about what they will do all day. Many think that this is a good time to sit back since the kids are off in school and focus on their own lives for a bit. Actually this is the time when your children need you the most.
I am not just talking about helping them do their home work and making sure they are wearing clean clothes to school every day, I mean really being involved. Have you met with the teacher yet? Is there time that you can volunteer in the classroom? Can you drive the car pool so that you can really know who your kids hang out with? Are you willing to volunteer to be a scout leader? Can you coach a sports team or help with extra curricular activities?
I know how busy we all are, but the time when you can make a difference to your child is short. You do not get that time back. I miss the time I was able to spend with my kids doing things together. I have to say though, as they got older, I was less involved. I see that as some of the problems that my girls and I had as they went through their teenage years. I would do it differently, but I can't change what I did now.
I have heard many teachers say that parents are just not involved enough, especially when the child is struggling in school. Are you doing enough to make the parents feel welcome in your classroom? When a child is struggling, many times the parent is equally frustrated. It does not help to be lectured about the problem.
I had great teachers and not so great teachers that I met with when my daughter struggled with ADD. It was a junior high teacher that made me feel so unwelcome I did not return for any parent teacher conferences for a long time.
When my daughter was in high school I had a science teacher call me to tell me how wonderful my child was doing in her class. It made all the difference in the world. Some parents may not have done well when they were in school and are intimidated by the authority of the teacher.
Getting involved is crucial to our kids. We need to make the time to do it. And those needing the help need to make sure they welcome us all when we do. Let's reach out to each other to put our kids first.


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United We Stand or United We Fall: The Reunification of St. Louis City and County
February 28, 2014
John K. Pruellage Courtroom
In 1876, the citizens of St. Louis County voted to separate St. Louis City and County in what became known as the "Great Divorce." Today, the "Great Divorce" has reemerged as a hot topic of debate in Missouri. Some St. Louis leaders and citizens advocate for a city-county reunification while others remain staunchly opposed. This symposium brings together government officials, academics, and business leaders to engage in a candid discussion of the potential effects of such a reunification.
Saving the Cities: How to Make America's Urban Core Sustainable in the Twenty-first Century
March 1, 2013
William H. Kniep Courtroom
Described as the "case study of urban decline" in the 2009 book Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City, the City of St. Louis typifies the decades-long national struggle of urban decay. Recognizing that the current crisis is the result of economic and demographic changes, as well as poor planning and mismanagement, this conference will bring together academics, practitioners, governmental officials and nonprofit leaders to engage in an honest discussion about how to revitalize the country's urban core. The impending relocation of the Saint Louis University School of Law to downtown St. Louis provides a unique opportunity to engage in a discussion about how cities can be revived through sustainability efforts and a focus on building a modern infrastructure for adequate education, employment and housing.
Control of Police Misconduct in a Post-Exclusionary Rule World: Can it Be Done?
February 24, 2012
William H. Kniep Courtroom
In recent cases like Michigan v. Hudson, four members of the United States Supreme Court have indicated that the exclusionary rule for Fourth Amendment violations is no longer necessary because other remedies are now effective in controlling police behavior, such as better training, civilian review boards and civil rights lawsuits. This conference brought together academics and practitioners to discuss other possible remedies and assess whether they are, in fact, effective in controlling police behavior.
A New Era for Plea Bargaining and Sentencing?: The Aftermath of Padilla v. Kentucky
February 25, 2011
William H. Kniep Courtroom
The Supreme Court's decision in Padilla v. Kentucky has signaled a new era for plea bargaining and the sentencing of people charged with crimes. In ruling that defense attorneys have an affirmative Sixth Amendment duty to provide accurate, individualized advice to their noncitizen clients when a conviction may result in their deportation, the Court blurred the line courts have drawn between the "direct" and "collateral" consequences of a conviction. Co-sponsored by the Saint Louis University School of Law's Public Law Review and the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, this symposium will bring together the nation's foremost experts on the collateral consequences of conviction, judges, criminal law practitioners, and experts on immigration law to discuss Padilla's implications.
Voting: 45 Years After the Voting Rights Act
March 26, 2010
William H. Kniep Courtroom
In 1965, during the height of racially motivated violence in the South, Congress passed the federal Voting Rights Act. The Act prohibited states from imposing any "voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure ... to deny or abridge the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color." Congress has amended and extended the Act several times since its original passage, most recently reauthorizing the core provision in 2006. However, contemporary Supreme Court decisions raise questions about the extent to which the Act is still relevant and necessary today.
Property Ownership And Economic Stability
February 27, 2009
William H. Kniep Courtroom
The recent instability in the nation's housing markets has demonstrated the complex relationship between property ownership and economic stability for lower-income families. Until recently, many experts argued that such families could not hope to achieve the "American dream" without owning their own homes. Increasingly, events from the past year are calling the assumptions underlying these assertions into question. This symposium brings together a group of leading scholars and practitioners to examine the relationship between property ownership and economic stability, both domestically and abroad.
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February 23, 2007
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Topics include: Exploring the Use of Restorative Justice in Domestic Violence Cases; Healthy Marriages and Healthy Families; and Family Justice Centers: Providing Support for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Creating Healthy Communities: Ending Homelessness
February 23, 2006 - February 24, 2006
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The ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law and the Public Law Review of the Saint Louis University School of Law are pleased to invite you to attend a national conference focused on ending homelessness and creating healthy communities. The conference will focus on permanent solutions to the housing needs of the lowest income families in our communities. Sessions will include discussions on how healthy communities are defined, how affordable housing with services can be provided for the poor in the context of other development efforts, who is homeless today, how recent weather disasters will impact programs for the homeless, and criminalization of homelessness.


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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
Recently in the news have been a number of incidents where people that were arrested somehow got out of the back seat of the police cruiser they were seated in, and were able to access the front seat and steal the car.
This is not a new phenomenon, but stealing a police chief's private vehicle is and it can get a person in very big trouble. Take the case of Rudolph Tippetts, a Hiawatha resident that decided one night in 1949, just before Christmas to take an idling car from in front of the Price Post Office to get home to the mountain town.
Turned out the car was owned by Price Police Chief William Lines and the lawman had just gone in to get some mail. As he walked out, he saw the lights of his car going south down Carbon Avenue into the dark of night.
As the Sun Advocate put it on December 15 when the story was reported, "The moral of this story is that crime does not pay, as is graphically portrayed on all mystery radio programs."
Lines himself was embarrassed because he had been so negligent to leave the car running on the street. On top of that it wasn't like it was early in the evening or even mid-evening but about 1:30 a.m. on that Monday before.
After seeing his car disappearing into the darkness, he found a phone and quickly called his own office to dispatch some officers to go after it. They went south on Carbon Avenue, and while the vehicle could have headed south on Highway 10 to Emery County, for some reason they suspected it had gone west toward Hiawatha. The stepped on it and saw tail lights in the distance getting closer and closer to them as they sped along. When they got near to the vehicle they realized it was the chief's car.
Apparently one drove the bosses car back to town while the other transported the driver, Tippets, into a jail cell. Later that day, Tippets was taken before City Judge S.J. Sweetring and he entered a plea of guilty for stealing the car.
Really, under the circumstances, what else could he do?
For the attempted theft he was told he could be fined $150 (Which would be about like $2,000 now) or spend 30 days in jail for the crime.
Tippetts, apparently without money, took the time in the clink.
The paper ended the story with the observation that Tippetts "...is probably brooding, during this sseason of good cheer, over his uncanny choice of vehicles to appropriate."


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The Good Road, from director Gyan Correa and cinematographer Amitabha Singh, was recently named the National Award Winner 2013 for Best Feature Film in Gujarati language at the 60th National Film Awards ceremony of the Directorate of Film Festivals. The award honors the best in Indian cinema. The film was produced by NFDC (National Film Development Corporation).
The film is a modern Gujarati story about three sets of people travelling on a highway, cutting through the Banni, bordering the Rann in Kachchh. Each on a journey to achieve their individual pursuits, but over a 24 hour period, the travelers discover something altogether different and unexpected about their lives.
The Good Road is Gyan's first feature, but the director and Amitabha have previously collaborated on numerous television commercial projects. The duo discussed the visual design for the film and agreed it should have a documentary-like realism.
"The camera had to be very unobtrusive to facilitate the actors – most of whom were not trained performers, including two children," explains Amitabha. "I didn't want my cinematographic approach to translate on to the psychology of the actors, most of whom were facing a film camera for the first time – that something big or significant is happening. I wanted them to feel relaxed and free. So, there were no lights to catch and no marks to follow. They were offered complete freedom to be able to perform in as natural a way as they wished."
The filmmakers investigated their options, and decided that Super 16mm film was the best medium to tell the story.
"Film is very true in terms of the color response and its exposure is very close to the human eye," notes Gyan. "The Good Road was shot in the desert, and it was important to capture the extreme nature of the noon sun and heat. We knew that only film would do it justice."
"As filmmakers, we have to understand the uniqueness of our filming location," adds Amitabha. "In the given desert, the days get the brightest of the sunlight, and the nights are the darkest of dark with practically no street lights, city lights, or ambient light with no human habitation within a 120-some mile (200 km) radius. The 16mm stock gave us phenomenal latitude in the overexposure zone for the harsh day scenes, as well as equally exceptional latitude in the lower to under exposure zone for those dark nights."
With prolonged shots both indoors and outdoors, Amitabha relied on a variety of 16mm stocks including KODAK VISION3 50D Color Negative Film 7203, 250D Color Negative Film 7207, 200T Color Negative Film 7213, and 500T Color Negative Film 7219 to achieve the desired look. His camera package included an ARRI SR 3 and ARRI SR 2 (for rig work). He used Zeiss lenses extensively, including a Mark III, and an ARRI Zeiss 10-110mm zoom.
"We had to shoot the interior of a truck and jeep without any modification to the original body. Moreover, a considerable number of scenes were enacted inside these vehicles while in motion" adds Amitabha. "We had to make do with what we had, and shooting Super16 on Kodak film allowed us to do that. It was the only choice, given with the constraints of small spaces and limited scope of lighting."
"Most importantly, we wanted to keep the filming in that documentary zone,' he adds. "The visuals needed to be aloof and serve as an observer to the human drama unfolding. I purposely shot the film in a manner that the camera does not make any statement through a deliberate movement or otherwise."
Amitabha prefers getting the desired results in camera rather than manipulating it in post. The scanning of the film was at done at Avion Film & Sound in Prague.
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My cousin Laura is famous for her rich-tasting but still low-calorie soup that uses a combination of potatoes and slow cooking to coax out a cream-like quality without a single drop of cream. It's comfort food during the cold months with possible – no promises but some do say – medicinal qualities. Vegetarian and for Weight Watchers 2 PointsPlus.
"... the best-smellin', best-tastin' soup I've made in a long time!" ~ Beth
"I've made this soup twice in the last couple of weeks and love it!" ~ CMN
"... so impressed2 weeks ago, that I'm just about to make a double batch to take to church tonight!" ~ Beth
"... if the other [Weight Watchers] recipes are as delicious as this, I'm all set!" ~ Katrina
"... absolutely yummy! " ~ Vinaya
"... my so very non-vegetarian hubby loved it." ~ Sonali
"... total hit at our house, even with our 6 year old son. VERY tasty ..." ~ Katrina
The 'Laura' in LAURA's HEALTHY CARROT SOUP is my cousin, mom to four energetic kids and a long-time vegetarian. She cooks meat for her family but often slips in meatless soups, stews and main dishes.
This smooth, flavorful carrot soup is a family favorite. Some swear by its medicinal facilities too. In my book, it tastes as good as chicken soup when you're down with a cold or the flu. On a damp or chilly day, add a small sandwich for a light, healthful lunch.
Time to table: 30 – 40 minutes
Makes 9 cups
- 4 cups hot water
- 4 teaspoons instant bouillon (or 1 bouillon cube)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 large potato, skin on, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground dill
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-1/2 cups skim milk
Heat water and bouillon in the microwave until hot.
Meanwhile, sauté garlic, onion and celery in butter until tender in a Dutch oven. Add hot water and all remaining ingredients except milk.
STOVETOP OPTION Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer. Let simmer until carrots are tender, 30 – 40 minutes.
SLOW COOKER OPTION Transfer ingredients to a slow cooker and let cook on High until carrots are tender, about 3 hours.
Purée in small batches in a blender or food processor. (An immersion blender would likely work too, right in the Dutch oven or slow cooker.) Return mixture to the cooking pan. Add milk and return to temperature without allowing to boil.
Serve immediately or let cool, refrigerate and serve later.
More Vegetable Soup Recipes
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~ Chilled Carrot Soup with Honey ~
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As for a sweet potato, sure, go for it. Or maybe turnip or how about this, cauliflower for its extra creaminess?
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I can't wait to make this.
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There is always someone looking to take a buck from someone else.
The US patent system has been broken for decades and it seems nothing is being contemplated or done to fix this situation. The "trolls", who produce and manufacture nothing and don't ever intend to, now account for roughly half of the patents. A simple fix, produce it or lose it and you've got 3 years to show results.
Patents granted for methods or software, if you're going to allow them in the first place (I wouldn't), should expire after three years, not 20.
In the early days of the auto industry, a guy named Selden held the patent for the automobile. All the manufacturers paid him royalties until Henry Ford told him to go pound sand. That put an end to that.
I'd be interested to know how Ford was able to do that. Unless the patent life had expired.
Computer programs have been checking central servers in the Defense pre-cursor to the Internet and other networks we know today - which places this back in the 70s. If the patent was granted back in the 70s then the US patent would have expired. If the patent was granted later then there is a deficiency in the patent process as you cannot patent what is commonly in use, e.g. if that was the case I'm going to patent the concept of humans drinking liquids:-)
You are probably correct on all counts, BUT, most folks would just as soon settle and get rid of something rather than fight and that is waht they count on. If you will look closely at these there is generally a troll out there claiming patent ownership and a lawyer on % working in tandem, so all they are out initially is their time and filinf fees, whiche are generally next to nothing.
FGS man keep your speeelling up to standard...you are worse than me!
lol, not by far! :)
so I misspelled 2 little ole words, get over it old man.lol
haha...I had surgery on my finger last month...loved every minute on the op table..these surgeons are true engineers!
Patents are the enemy of free market innovation.
Intellectual property is a real thing. That certainly doesn't mean that people should go around looking to make their living by suing people over things that they themselves didn't invent, but to say that patents in general are bad for the free market is foolish. After all, if there is no protection of a person's claim to an idea, then there is no incentive to innovate because there is nothing stopping someone from stealing an idea that someone else spent time and money and effort to develop.
The free market, which is purely theoretical by the way, is not simple anarchy, but I'm sure you learned that in your macroeconomics class.
"there is no incentive to innovate"
There is still a first-mover advantage and, if the work really did require any substantial amount of intellectual effort, it might well be able to use trade secret protection. My position is that the Supreme Court erred in making patent protection available for methods and software. Those patents (IMHO) "in general are bad for the free market."
Patents are a necessary protection to intellectual property. It's the process that's been broken by not staying current.
A patent system still mired in the processes, technologies, and concepts of the late 18th and 19th centuries is the problem. Patent squatters, trolls, and hutts are the problem and the patent system needs to be reformed.
Austin Meyer should talk to Drew Curtis of Fark about patent trolls. He has a great Ted Talk on how he beat the trolls.
I tral patents when I am into stuff...who doesn't?
Odds are that if the facts are as clear as Austin Meyer says they are, he will be able to suspend the lawsuit and have the Patent and Trademark Office reexamine the patent and find it invalid for very little money. I have done that with several patents without problem.
Same thing happened to Qualcomm, Xata, and PeopleNet in 2010 or 11, over satellite tracking tecnology for vehichles. The individual users were named but the trolls knew that would bring in the deep pockets to protect their customers and it did. Some users were excused because they were not yet on the new technolgy that was named. Never did hear the outcome but it was the same thing, a nuisance lawsuit looking for money
Come on W we both know the Feds keep the really useful new technology for the Navy.
I doubt if these guys would tackle the government
Couple of years ago there was a statement that was read out on the BBC radio. A representative from the US State Dept made it very clear that if anyone from any nation violated US laws that person would be returned to the U.S. for legal trial. When challenged by the interviewer of the BBC the rep just repeated the statement. It was a very direct and chilling statement that must have put the fear of incineration up an awlful lot of white collars around the world. At that time the |CIA were using a couple of souped up business jets capable of M0.9 scooting across Europe rendering the accuse back to the States. They were running under a general aviation tag and squawk. A few countries tried to force em to land but could not catch them Have to say I was ecstatic that this was happening.
It's still going on to a degree. They just took a page out of the Isralei's playbook when they were gathering up Nazi War criminals from across the world back in the late 50's. The drug cartel leaders in South America are on the list, but they just can't get to them.
Oh hell it continues..I hope it always will. I have to say the guys who call the shots are under pressure of the polititions. Now I am not saying that the USA is not a democratic country but I think there are about 15 levels of security access above the President and keeping stuff balanced must be a nightmare at times.
Took him to court an won. Look up "Selden patent" There's tons of stuff.
"a toll is a toll, and a roll is a roll, if you don't pay no toll then we don't eat no roll" -One of Little John's men-
Actually, that was Little John saying that, one of Robin Hood's men... from Robin Hood: Men in Tights
thanks Dave!
I believe that a lot of you that complain about patent trolls have spare bedrooms that you aren't using for anything but storage. Just because you don't use the bedroom should some bum be able to move in and complain that he is entitled to live there just because you aren't using the room? It is the same with patents. Inventors and other R&D entities spend years and pay thousands of dollars to invent new products, both hardware and software. Often they have their products copied by the very companies they try to license to, those companies betting that the inventors don't have enough money to do anything about their theft. When one does get called out for their illegal, yes illegal, theft they whine about how they are entitled (much the way people that don't want to work whine about how they are entitled to unemployment) and how the mean patent troll is after them. People and companies with entitlement attitudes are ruining this country.
Perhaps one should read and research the lawsuit against Microsoft brought by Unilock. Unilock always held he patent for software authorization/license authentication and Microsoft stole the work and used for its OS etc. it never paid due compansantion to Unilock. CBS News just sensationalized the issue without proper research. Meyer doesn't highlight how his IOS apps are authenticated. Android authentication in my opinion is just sloppy. Perhaps authentication process has to change from androids end before accusing Unilock as a troll. By the Unilock had the patent well before android was a tech zygote! Meyer should save his million and do a thorough research to his problem.
There was nothing for Microsoft to steal, because any such patent never should have been granted in the first place. Such a software process would fail both the "new" and the "obvious" tests since at least the late 1980s, and, arguably, much earlier.