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8.3-4 Evading Responsibility -- § 14-224
Revised to November 6, 2014
The defendant is charged [in count __] with evading responsibility in the operation of a motor vehicle. The statute defining this offense reads in pertinent as follows:
each person operating a motor vehicle who is knowingly involved in an accident which <insert appropriate subsection:>
- § 14-224 (a): results in the death of any other person
- § 14-224 (b) (1): causes serious physical injury to any other person
- § 14-224 (b) (2): causes physical injury to any other person
- § 14-224 (b) (3): causes injury or damage to property
shall at once stop and render such assistance as may be needed and shall give (his/her) name, address and operator's license number and registration number to (the person injured / any officer or witness to the accident / the owner of the property).
For you to find the defendant guilty of this charge, the state must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 1
Element 1 - Operated a motor
The first element is that the defendant operated a motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle" means all vehicles used on a public highway and includes an automobile.
A person "operates" a motor vehicle within the meaning of the statute when, while in the vehicle, such person intentionally does any act or makes use of any mechanical or electrical agency that alone, or in sequence, will set in motion the motive power of the vehicle. A person acts "intentionally" with respect to conduct when (his/her) conscious objective is to engage in such conduct. <See Intent: General, Instruction 2.3-1.>
Element 2 - Knowingly involved
in an accident
The second element is that the defendant was knowingly involved in an accident. It is only necessary that the state prove that there had been an accident and the defendant knew of this accident. It is not necessary that the state prove that the defendant had knowledge of any resulting (injury to a person / injury or damage to property).2
<See Knowledge, Instruction 2.3-3.>
Element 3 - Caused injury to
person or damage to property
The third element is that the accident caused (death / serious physical injury to a person / physical injury to a person / injury or damage to property). This means that the (death / physical injury / injury or damage to property) was the result of the accident. <Insert appropriate definitions:>
"Physical injury" means impairment of physical condition or pain.
"Serious physical injury" is something more serious than mere physical injury. It is more than a minor or superficial injury. It is defined by statute as "physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death, or that causes serious disfigurement, serious impairment of health or serious loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ."
Element 4 - Failed to stop,
render assistance and provide information
The fourth element is that the defendant did not stop at once and render assistance as needed and did not give (his/her) name, address, operator's license number and registration number to either the person injured, the owner of the property, a witness to the accident or an officer. If for any reason or cause, the defendant was unable to provide the required information at the scene of the accident, the law requires (him/her) to immediately report the accident to a law enforcement officer or at the nearest police station.3
In summary, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that 1) the defendant operated a motor vehicle, 2) (he/she) knew that (he/she) had been involved in an accident, 3) the accident caused (death / serious physical injury to a person / physical injury to a person / injury or damage to property), and 4) the defendant did not stop at once and render assistance as needed and did not give (his/her) name, address, operator's license number and registration number to either the person injured, the owner of the property, a witness to the accident or an officer.
If you unanimously find that the state
has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each of the elements of evading
responsibility, then you shall find the defendant guilty. On the other hand, if
you unanimously find that the state has failed to prove beyond a reasonable
doubt any of the elements, you shall then find the defendant not guilty.
1 For a discussion of the elements, see State v. Goodspeed, 107 Conn. App. 717, 725-29, cert. denied, 287 Conn. 920 (2008); State v. Rosario, 81 Conn. App. 621, 634, cert. denied, 268 Conn. 923 (2004); see also State v. Perkins, 271 Conn. 218, 258 n.37 (2004).
2 See State v. Johnson, 227 Conn. 534, 545 (1993).
3 The statute provides that a person may provide the necessary information to a law enforcement officer at a location away from the scene of the accident if he or she is "unable for any reason or cause" to do so at the scene. This does not relieve a person of the duty to stop at once and render assistance. State v. Rosario, supra, 81 Conn. App. 627. "The essence of the offense of evading responsibility is the failure of the driver to stop and render aid." Id., 631. The Court in Rosario noted that there may be situations in which "the operator's emotional state and subsequent flight from the scene are grounded in facts that could excuse his failure to stop." Id., 628-29 n.4. If the defendant claims that he or she left the scene of the accident in order to report the accident, the court may want to emphasize in the discussion of this element that being unable to fulfill the reporting requirements at the scene of the accident does not justify a failure to stop and render assistance. See also State v. Lawson, 99 Conn. App. 233, 243-46, cert. denied, 282 Conn. 901 (2007) (court's instruction accurately defined the requirements of the statute).
It is immaterial whether the defendant was at fault for the accident. State v. Richter, 3 Conn. Cir. Ct. 99, 101 (1964). This statute applies regardless of whether the accident occurred on public or private property. State v. Tuckus, 4 Conn. Cir. Ct. 495, 500 (1967).
See General Statutes § 14-107 (b), which provides that "[w]henever there occurs a violation of section . . . 14-224 . . . proof of the registration number of any motor vehicle therein concerned shall be prima facie evidence in any criminal action . . . that the owner was the operator thereof, except in the case of a leased or rented motor vehicle, such proof shall be prima facie evidence in any criminal action that the lessee was the operator thereof."
Subsequent offenders
General Statutes § 14-224 (g) provides for an enhanced sentence if the defendant has previously been convicted of one or more violations of § 14-224. Pursuant to Practice Book § 36-14, the prior conviction must be charged in a Part B information so that the jury is unaware of the prior conviction during the trial on the current charge. If a guilty verdict is returned, the jury must then be instructed on the second part of the information. See Subsequent Offenders, Instruction 2.12-2.


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PhRMA Conversations - Medicare Part D and its Promise
Conversations: Is Medicare Part D Still Living Up to its Promise?
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In 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush. This landmark legislation created the Medicare prescription drug benefit (Part D) – a federal program that provides affordable drug coverage to millions of seniors and people with disabilities.
By the numbers, Part D continues to be a success – something we have discussed at length here on Catalyst. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates the average monthly beneficiary premium in 2014 will be about $31 – that's less than half what was originally forecasted. And the recent annual survey released by the Healthcare Leadership Council's (HLC) Medicare Today finds that 90% of seniors are satisfied with their Medicare Part D plans.
This year, we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the creation of Medicare Part D and we thought it would be a good time to revisit the program and see how you think it has performed. This led us to this week's "Conversations" question:
As we come upon the 10th anniversary of the Medicare Part D program, is it still living up to its promise? What can be done to improve it?
We have an interesting set of participants answering this week's "Conversations" question, and I hope you take a moment to read the current responses and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts in the comment section below.

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How much are kids getting for lost baby teeth these days? The average gift from the Tooth Fairy was $2.42 last year, up 32 cents from $2.10 in 2011, according to The Original Tooth Fairy Poll® sponsored by Delta Dental.1 The most common amount left under the pillow was $1 (51 percent).
According to the poll, the Tooth Fairy was even more generous with kids who lost their first tooth, leaving more money for the first tooth in 46 percent of homes. On average, the amount given for the first tooth was $3.49.
Leaving gifts from the Tooth Fairy is a great way to help make losing teeth less scary and enjoyable for kids. Delta Dental encourages parents to use the Tooth Fairy as an opportunity to talk about good oral health even before a child loses the first tooth. Caring for baby teeth is important, as they help children chew and speak properly and hold space for permanent teeth.
In 2012, the Tooth Fairy visited nearly 90 percent of U.S. homes with children who lost a tooth. Delta Dental suggests the following ways parents can use the Tooth Fairy as a teachable moment:
• Introduce the Tooth Fairy early on. Kids will start losing baby teeth around age 6. Before this age, parents can teach kids about the Tooth Fairy and let them know that good oral health habits and healthy teeth make her happy. Use this as an opportunity to brush up on a child's everyday dental routine. Kids not wanting to brush and floss? Remind them the Tooth Fairy is more generous for healthy baby teeth, not teeth with cavities. This will help get kids excited about taking care of their teeth.
• Leave a note reinforcing good habits. A personalized note from the Tooth Fairy could be nearly as exciting for kids as the gift itself. Parents should include tips for important oral health habits that the Tooth Fairy wants kids to practice, such as brushing twice a day, flossing once a day and visiting the dentist twice a year. And, of course, parents should give the Tooth Fairy a special name. After all, Flossie or Twinkle is a bit more exciting than just Tooth Fairy!
• Give oral health gifts. Although the Tooth Fairy left cash for kids in 98 percent of homes she visited, two percent of children received toys, candy, gum or other gifts. Consider forgoing cash and providing oral health gifts instead, like a new toothbrush or fun-flavored toothpaste. For readers, there are numerous children's books about Tooth Fairy adventures in bookstores or online. The days of jamming a tiny tooth underneath a huge pillow and making the Tooth Fairy blindly grope around under a heavy sleeping head are gone. Special pillows with tiny, tooth-sized pockets attached are now available online, with themes ranging from princesses to ninjas and beyond. Some of the pillows can even be customized with your little gap-toothed child's name. Or if a parent, er, ahem, the Tooth Fairy, is feeling generous, kids could receive both cash and a new toothbrush.
For more information, visit http://www.theoriginaltoothfairypoll.com. To get a sense of the taste and style choices of the Tooth Fairy and for some fun ideas, parents can follow her on Pinterest at http://www.pinterest.com/origtoothfairy.


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Roger ready to match Borg
Roger moved into the final in Halle today with a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-3 victory over sixth-seeded Tommy Haas.
It was already Roger's third consecutive match over three sets - he is now just on victory short to equaling Björn Borg's grass-court record of 41 victories from 1976 to 1981.
"I could've — should've — closed it out earlier," Roger said. "Over all, I played pretty solid, but I didn't serve as well as I wanted. He converted only 2 of 16 break-point chances against Haas. "I returned well on the deuce side and had some difficulty on the ad side. Tommy either served better or I couldn't get the ball in play."
Roger will play Tomas Berdych, who defeated Kristof Vliegen, 6-3, 6-2, aiming at his fourth title in Halle. Roger holds a 2-1 edge over Berdych in their head-to-head meetings. Berdych defeated him in the 2004 Olympics but lost the next two encounters at the 2005 Hamburg Masters and in the French Open this year.
Congrats for yesterday's win. All the besdt for today. May God go with you and He will.
Your 'Aunty Pat' from Jamaica
Quite deserved for such an outstanding tennis player and such a beautiful website!
16 break points mean you play very well on receiving, so forget about the bp conversions.
Good luck........
Sending you a wave of good wishes for the final!
congrats on another win you should be truly proud of yourself as we all are of you.
You deserve this title after having to fight in nearly every match this week i really don't know how you keep going like you do i most certainly wouldn't be
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Departments of Government
§ 9001A Intent and purpose.
The General Assembly hereby declares that the welfare of the children of this State shall be safeguarded by the establishment of an Office of Child Advocate, with a Child Advocate who shall serve as Executive Director of the Child Protection Accountability Commission. The Child Advocate shall be responsible for effectuating the purposes of the Commission. The Advocate shall also coordinate efforts on behalf of the children; work with advocacy groups; promote system reform; recommend changes in law, procedure and policy necessary to enhance the protection of Delaware's children; and to implement and coordinate a program providing legal representation on behalf of a child. In order to effectuate these goals, the Child Advocate shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in Delaware.
72 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 2; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 5.;
§ 9002A Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates differently:
(1) "Abuse" or "abused child" is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(2) "Adult" means a person who has reached his or her 18th birthday;
(3) "Best interests" as defined in § 722 of Title 13;
(4) "Child" or "children" means persons who have not reached their 18th birthday;
(5) "Child welfare proceeding" means any Family Court proceeding and subsequent appeal therefrom involving custody, visitation, guardianship, termination of parental rights, adoption and other related petitions that involve a dependent, neglected or abused child or a child at risk of same as determined by a Family Court judge;
(6) "Commission" means the Child Protection Accountability Commission;
(7) "Court" means the Family Court;
(8) "Department" means the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families of the State;
(9) "Dependency" or "dependent child" is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(10) "Division" means the Division of Family Services of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families;
(11) "Guardian ad litem" means an individual appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of a child whether or not that reflects the wishes of the child, who by his or her appointment shall be a party to the child welfare proceeding. The guardian ad litem is charged with obtaining a clear understanding of the situation and needs of the child, and making recommendations to the Court as to what is in the best interests of the child.
(12) "Investigation Coordinator" is as defined in § 902 of Title 16.
(13) "Neglect" or "neglected child" is as defined in § 901 of Title 10.
(14) "Office" means the Office of the Child Advocate.
(15) "Permanency" means the safe, stable, custodial environment in which a child is raised and the life-long relationship that child establishes with a nurturing caregiver.
72 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 6; 76 Del. Laws, c. 136, §§ 17-20; 80 Del. Laws, c. 219, § 2.;
§ 9003A Appointment and dismissal.
The Child Advocate shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Child Protection Accountability Commission and shall serve at its pleasure.
§ 9004A Appropriation for expenses.
The General Assembly may annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the payment of the salary of the Child Advocate, the assistants, and the staff, and for the payment of actual expenses incurred by the Office of Child Advocate.
§ 9005A Duties of the Child Advocate.
The Child Advocate shall perform the following duties:
(1) Take all possible actions, including programs of public education and legislative advocacy, to secure and ensure the legal, civil, and special rights of the children.
(2) Review periodically relevant policies and procedures with a view toward the rights of children.
(3) Refer any person making a complaint or report required by Chapter 9 of Title 16 to the Division of Family Services, and, if warranted, to an appropriate police agency. If a complaint or report includes an allegation of misconduct against a Department employee, the complaint or report must also be referred to the Secretary of the Department.
(4) Recommend changes in the procedures for investigating and overseeing the welfare of children.
(5) Make the public aware of the services of the Child Advocate and the Commission, its purpose, and how it can be contacted.
(6) Apply for and accept grants, gifts, and bequests of funds from other state, federal, and interstate agencies, as well as from private firms, individuals, and foundations, for the purpose of carrying out the Commission's lawful responsibilities. The funds must be deposited with the State Treasurer in a restricted receipt account established to permit funds to be expended in accordance with the provision of the grant, gift, or bequest.
(7) Examine policies and procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of the child protection system, specifically the respective roles of the Division, the Attorney General's Office, the courts, the medical community, and law-enforcement agencies.
(8) Review and make recommendations concerning investigative procedures and emergency responses pursuant to this chapter.
(9) Develop and provide quality training to Division staff, Deputy Attorneys General, law-enforcement officers, the medical community, family court personnel, educators, day care providers, and others on the various standards, criteria, and investigative technology used in these cases.
(10) Submit an annual report analyzing the work of the office that shall be included in the Commission's annual report.
(11) Serve as the Executive Director of the Commission.
(12) Provide staff support to the Commission, including assisting the Commission in investigating and reviewing the deaths or near deaths of abused or neglected children.
(13) Hire employees or contract for services as necessary to assist the Commission in investigating and reviewing the deaths or near deaths of abused or neglected children and performing its other duties under subchapter III, Chapter 9 of Title 16, within the limitations of funds appropriated by the General Assembly or obtained from other sources.
(14) Hire the Investigation Coordinator and staff to assist the Investigation Coordinator in accomplishing the duties assigned in § 906 of Title 16, including contracts for services as necessary to accomplish its goals.
(15) Take whatever other actions are necessary to help the Commission accomplish its goals.
72 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 2; 80 Del. Laws, c. 187, § 15; 80 Del. Laws, c. 219, § 2.;
§ 9006A Confidentiality.
(1) All records of the Office of Child Advocate pertaining to the care and treatment of a child are confidential, including the identity of any person seeking assistance from the Office on behalf of a child. Information contained in those records may not be disclosed in such a manner as to identify individuals, except for good cause shown on order of a court, or if, in the judgment of the Commission, disclosure of identifying information to an appropriate governmental agency is in the best interests of the child.
(2) Anyone participating in good faith in seeking assistance from the Office on behalf of a child pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise exist, and such immunity shall extend to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from such a referral.
(3) All information and records received, prepared or maintained by the Office pertaining to the duties of the Investigation Coordinator and its staff are confidential as set forth in § 906 of Title 16. All information and records received, prepared, or maintained pertaining to the duties of the Investigation Coordinator, as well as all access provided to obtain such records, shall not be used to perform any other duties of the Office unless otherwise permitted by law.
72 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 2; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, §§ 7, 8; 80 Del. Laws, c. 219, § 2.;
§ 9007A Legal representation of children.
(a) Purpose. —
(1) The General Assembly has recognized the need to safeguard the welfare of abused, neglected and dependent children in this State. As such, it has charged the Office of the Child Advocate and the Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program with ensuring representation of children's best interests in child welfare proceedings through appointment of guardians ad litem. To this end, the Office shall coordinate with the Family Court and the Court-Appointed Special Advocate program to implement and administer a program for guardian ad litem representation of children.
(2) In determining whether to represent an abused, neglected or dependent child, the Office may communicate with any child at issue and may have access to all information relating to that child held or maintained by the Department and/or the Family Court. If the Office determines that a child needs guardian ad litem representation, the Court shall sign an order appointing the designated attorney as attorney guardian ad litem.
(3) This section shall be liberally construed so that these purposes may be realized.
(b) Appointment of attorney guardian ad litem. —
(1) In the event that the Family Court Judge determines, pursuant to the conditions set forth in § 701(c) of Title 13 [repealed] that an attorney guardian ad litem should be appointed, the Family Court Judge shall sign an order appointing the attorney guardian ad litem. That order shall impose on the attorney guardian ad litem all the duties, rights and responsibilities set forth in this section. Upon entry of the order, the attorney guardian ad litem shall have the authority to review all documents and interview all pertinent persons having significant information relating to the child and the child's life circumstances.
(2) The appointment shall last until the attorney guardian ad litem is released from responsibility by order of the Court, or until the attorney guardian ad litem's commitment to the Court ends.
(3) The attorney guardian ad litem shall be a party to any child welfare proceeding in which the child is the subject, and shall possess all the procedural and substantive rights of a party including those set forth in § 732 of Title 13.
(4) Upon presentation of the order of appointment by the attorney guardian ad litem, any agency, hospital, school, organization, division or department of the State, doctor, nurse or other health care provider, treatment facility, psychologist, psychiatrist, police department or mental health clinic shall permit the attorney guardian ad litem to inspect and copy any records relating to the child and parents involved in the case of appointment without consent of the child or parents.
(c) Duties and rights. — The attorney guardian ad litem's duty is to the child. The scope of the representation of the child is the child's best interests. The attorney guardian ad litem shall have the duty of confidentiality to the child unless disclosure is necessary to protect the child's best interests. As such, the attorney guardian ad litem shall:
(1) Represent the best interests of the child in all child welfare proceedings, and explain to the child, taking into account the child's ability to understand the proceedings, the duties of the guardian ad litem litem;
(2) Be trained by the Office of the Child Advocate or a course approved by the Office prior to representing any child before the Court. The attorney guardian ad litem shall be required to participate in ongoing training regarding child welfare. The attorney shall be employed, contracted and/or appointed by the Office;
(3) Conduct an independent investigation of the circumstances of a case of appointment, which shall include but not be limited to interviews and/or observations of the child and relevant individuals, as well as a review of all relevant records and reports;
(4) Present evidence to the Court in support of his or her position;
(5) Be provided with notice of every Court proceeding and receive copies of every pleading;
(6) Participate in all depositions, negotiations, discovery, pretrial conferences, hearings and appeals;
(7) Have access to all records regarding the child and his or her family maintained by the Division;
(8) Monitor cases to which they are appointed to assure that the terms of the Court's orders are fulfilled and permanency for the child is achieved;
(9) Receive reasonable notice from the Division of changes in placement, school or any other change of circumstances affecting the child;
(10) Receive reasonable notice from the Division of any founded complaint involving: (1) the child, where the child is the alleged victim; (2) the residence in which the child lives; and/or (3) the home-based daycare which the child attends;
(11) Request a hearing before the Court when the plan on behalf of the child is not implemented, is not meeting the child's needs, or upon completion of a Division investigation;
(12) Request any appropriate relief from the Court on behalf of the child;
(13) Appear, when appropriate, on behalf of a child before the Violent Crimes Compensation Board, to pursue a claim on behalf of the child, as set forth in Chapter 90 of Title 11; and
(14) Ascertain the wishes of the child and make the child's wishes known to the Court. If the attorney guardian ad litem concludes that the child's wishes differ from the position of the attorney guardian ad litem, he or she will notify the Court of the conflict.
(d) Criminal investigations and/or prosecutions. — Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the Office of the Child Advocate shall in no way intervene in any pending criminal investigation or prosecution, and shall provide no legal representation or advice to any suspect, defendant or respondent in any open criminal investigation or prosecution.
72 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 9; 73 Del. Laws, c. 277, §§ 1-4, 6.;
§ 9008A Indemnification from liability.
No attorney, director, investigator, social worker or other person employed or contracted by or volunteering for the Office of Child Advocate shall be subject to suit directly, derivatively or by way of contribution or indemnification for any civil damages under the laws of Delaware resulting from any act or omission performed during or in connection with the discharge of his or her duties with the Office within the scope of his or her employment or appointment, unless the act or omission was done with gross or wanton negligence, or maliciously, or in bad faith.
72 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 10; 73 Del. Laws, c. 277, § 5.;
§ 9009A Extended jurisdiction — Child abuse, dependency and neglect.
Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, the Office of the Child Advocate is authorized to provide representation under this chapter to youth for whom jurisdiction has been extended under § 929 of Title 10.


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How to Be Happy in Love and Marriage in 2013
2012 yielded numerous insights into how have loving relationships with spouses, siblings and kids. Below, some of the most-read items of the year, looking at love, marriage, sex, divorce, and flirting.
It's more common than adultery and potentially as toxic, so why is it so hard to stop nagging?
What Couples Want to Know But Are Too Shy to Ask
("How do I say I'm not satisfied with our sex life?")
Smothering or standoffish, people can be happy with their emotional opposites
Research shows women may be cheating now almost as much as men
The Secret Powers of the Son-in-Law
Research shows that charming your wife's parents helps make a marriage last
If we think others in a group are smarter, we may become dumber, temporarily losing both our problem-solving ability and what the researchers call our "expression of IQ."
Calling a Truce in Mother-Daughter Conflict
It's common for mother-daughter relations to be stormy in the daughter's teen years. But why do mothers and daughters continue to push each other's buttons well into adulthood?
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Come Monday, residents in three Bay Area counties and 16 cities will have to dig deeper into their pockets to pay some of the highest sales taxes in the state.
San Mateo County will join Alameda and Los Angeles counties with the loftiest countywide sales tax at 9 percent. Shelling out California's second-highest countywide sales tax will be shoppers in Santa Clara County, paying an 8.75 percent rate that mirrors San Francisco County, while Marin County will move up to 8.5 percent.
A trio of cities in Los Angeles County already reached the 10 percent mark, and Moraga, Half Moon Bay and Albany will come perilously close at 9.5 percent.
"Oh dear, that's not good," said Albany resident Zetta Lynne Poli when informed that the sales tax in Albany will soon go from the current 9 percent to 9.5 percent. She said it won't make a big difference for her because she doesn't shop that much, and when she does, she often shops by mail.
But the tax hike will hit family members who visit Poli twice a year. They all go to local restaurants, where of course they do pay sales tax, she said.
Likewise, in Moraga, where the sales tax is growing from 8.5 percent to 9.5 percent, Linda York, 67, said she didn't remember voting for Measure K, which will raise proceeds for road and infrastructure repairs.
But the longtime Moraga resident said she supports helping the community locally. "If we want services, we need to pay taxes," she said.
The local taxes come on top of a quarter cent, statewide sales tax increase, authorized when California voters backed Proposition 30 in November. Proposition 30 is expected to generate an additional $6 billion a year through the new sales tax as well as an income tax increase for those making $250,000 or more a year. The sales tax hike took effect Jan. 1 and will help fund schools, community colleges and public safety services.
Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, which regularly opposes tax hikes, is amused by the April Fool's Day timing of the new taxes.
"Actually, it's a lot of fooling" of state taxpayers, he said, adding that he can see no end in sight to the number of taxes -- including a new statewide gas tax that goes into effect in July and will be the highest in the nation -- "until voters start electing more responsible representatives."
Since 1974, local sales taxes can go into effect no sooner than 110 days following their passage, according to state law, but only on the first day of a calendar year quarter: Jan. 1, April 1, July 1 or Oct. 1.
"Ouch," said Mountain View resident Cody Valerio of the 1/8th cent sales tax increase in Santa Clara County, which was approved -- like most of the other Bay Area increases -- by voters in November. The 10-year tax will raise about $50 million annually for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and county public health and welfare programs.
Valerio voted against the tax because she doesn't believe in funding social services through a flat tax. She'd rather support those services through her private donations.
"No matter how much we increase it, it's never enough," Valerio said of new taxes. Besides, she added, "Didn't we just have a tax hike in January?"
Voters in San Mateo County and the city of Half Moon Bay approved measures that will bring in about $60 million a year for the county and $875,000 for Half Moon Bay.
But Charise McHugh, president of the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce, said she isn't worried the tax will be a drag on the local economy.
"We are a destination with unique and fabulous shops and unbelievable restaurants," McHugh said. "I don't think a few cents more on sales tax will be a deterrent to visit or shop in our town."
Staff writers Aaron Kinney and Jennifer Modenessi contributed to this report.
Contact Tracy Seipel at 408 275-0140.
In California, 24 cities and three counties will start collecting new sales taxes on Monday, April 1.
Here's where they'll be increased around the Bay Area and what the new sales tax rate will be:
Albany: 9.5%
Capitola: 8.75%
Carmel: 8.5%
Fairfield: 8.625%
Healdsburg: 8.75%
Moraga: 9.5%
Orinda: 9%
Rio Vista: 8.375%
Sebastopol: 9%
Vacaville: 7.875%
Fairfax: 9%
Novato: 9%
San Rafael: 9%
Half Moon Bay: 9.5%
San Mateo: 9.25%
Campbell: 9%
Source: State Board of Equalization


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Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) and Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) battle for the puck during the second period of their NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, Feb. 20, 2011. (Reuters)
Staging hockey outdoors remains delicate balance of nature vs. nurture
This year's matchup between Philadelphia and Boston was the first of three outdoor hockey games played within a week at Fenway Park. On Jan. 8, a women's college game between New Hampshire and Northeastern preceded a men's game pitting Boston University against Boston College (the intercity rivalry drew 38,472 fans, 360 more than attended the NHL contest seven days earlier).
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C E N T R A l ~. t H • CAN U N V E R SIT Y
April Z. 1982
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Central "l~hlgan University Board of Trustees
Keetlng of April 2. 1982
lit. Pleasant, Michigan
I4errbers present: Dr. Bernadine M. Denning, Chair; I'\rs. ltatlwlrlne C.
Hafstad; Hr. Raymond A. laBounty; Mrs. Kargaret A. Rlecker; Mrs. Alice
Tomboull.n; Hr. ~alter W. Wightman; Or. Harold Abel, President.
Members absent: Hr. Alfred J. Fortino, Hr. Richard t. Halpert.
Also attending: Dr. John E. C.ntelon, Provost; Dr. Terrence J. Carey .
Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Vice President for UniversIty
Relations; Hr. Arthur E. Ellis. Vice Preslc;lent for Public Affaln;
Hr. James l. Hill, ViO! President for Student Afhirs; i'lL Jerry R.
Tubbs, Treasurer of tht Board of Trustees and Vice President for
BusineSS and Finance.
The meeting was called to order by ChaIr Denning at 9;42 a.~ .
The minutes of the March 5, 1982, meeting were approved as printed.
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It was .aved by Mrs. Alice Tomboulian. seconded by Mrs. Margaret Riecker.
and carried, thoat the following recOIIIIIendatlons be IIpproved.
lewis G. Bender, Associate Profes50r, Political Science , 1982 - 8}
B.S. , Gr"nd Valley State Colleges. 1971
M.A., Wayne State University, 1973
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1977
Richard B. Cl entner , Associate Professor, Econonics , 1982-8}
B.A., Kent State University, 1964
M.A. , University of ChlcOltgo, 1968
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1981
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Frank Fishel I, T~rary Assistant Professor , "at~t l cs, one· fourth
time, Winter 198z
B.S., Central "'chlgan University, 1957
".A., Mlchlgilln State University, 1961
Ph.D., "Ichigan SUte University, 1975
John Kring, Temporary Instructor, Counseling , Educat ional Adminlstra·
tlon, Library ~dh, . and C()I!IIIuoity Leadership . pa r t·tlme, February 16
to April Z4, 198z
B.A .• Alma College, 1956
".S., Southern illinoi s University, 1972
John Sheffler, Temporary AsSiStant Inst ructor , Broadcast and Cinematic
Arts, one·slxth time, Winter 198z
B.F.A., Centra l Michigan University, 1975
Superv' sory /Techn I cal
Desiree Graves, Center Rep resentative ST-4 , provisional. IPCD/Dayton
"arlene Fisher, Secreta ry C·4, one·ha lf time, Registra r
~Intenance/Food Services
Francis Coldwel l , Custodian MF-), Physical Plant
Sharon OeRosla, Cook's Keiper HF- I, Food Services
Lewis Sprague , Utility Keipe r I HF-I , Food Services
Bro.dcast I ng
linda Dale, Rad io PrOlllOtion Aide BR· I, provis iona l , Pub l ic Broadcasting
Dennis Davis, Senior Bro.dcas t Engineer BR-3, provisiona l, Pub l ic
BrOadcast ing
Kenneth Jones. Broadcast Ope rator BR· ] , provisional, Pub I Ic Broad·
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PnDmOtions, Rec lassifications, and Sa lary Adjustments:
Geo rge Blackburn, from Professor and Chairperson to Professor,
History, effective Ju ly 31, 198z
Ca rol Beere, Associate Professor, Psyc"ology, from full-tl_ to threefourths
time. and Honors Progr~ one-fourth time, Winter 198z
Dona ld Beere , Associate Professo r , Psyc"ology , f r~ ful I-time to
nine· tenths time, and Honors Pnog r a~ one - tenth time . Winter 198z
Ba rbara Gardedtl , Assistant Professo r, Psyc"ology, f rom full - time to
three-fourths t ime, and Hono rs Pnogra~ one- fou rth time, Winter 198z
Hi chae l Geb le r , received Ph.D., f rom Tempora ry Inst ructo r to
Te"1'O rary Assistant Professor, ChemIs t ry, effective Feb ruary ZZ , 198z
John Haege r, f rom Professor [0 Cha irperson and Professo r, Hi st ory,
August 1, 19BZ to J uly 31 , 19B5
Ca ro le Howa rd, Assoc iate Professo r, Phys ica l Educat ion , f rom f ul'ti
me to three- four ths t ime, and Hono rs Program one-fou r th ti me,
Winte r 1982
Joseph Mis iewicz , Associate Professor , BroadcaSt and Cinemat ic Art s ,
from fu l l- time to t hree - fou r ths t ime, and Honors Prog ram one - fourth
time, Winter 198z
A. J. Pope , Associate Professor , Hea lth Education and Health Science,
f rom full·time to three-fourths time. and Honors Prog r8111 one- fou rth
time, Winte r 198z
Admi ni st rative/P rofessiona l
Jan ice Ba ll . Resea rch Associate AP-3, Phnn ing, Instruction and
JoAnn Dupu is to Speech Pat ho logis t /P roject Coo rdi nator AP ·~ , prov islonal,
Speech and Dramatic Arts
Hente HIgg ins to TV Sta t ion Kanage r AP · 6 , provisiona l, Pub l ic Broadcast
i ng
Thomas Hunt to Radio Sta ti on Manage r AP-6 , Pub l ic Broadcas t ing
Pa ul Sees tedt to Adm inist ratIve Ass i stant/Athle t ics AP - ~, HPER
Sandra War ri ne r , Research Ana lyst AP-4, Planning, Inst ruction and
Resea r ch
Promotions, Reclassifications, and Salary Adjustments continued
Julia R. Heal to Senior Accounting Systems Technician ST-5, Accounting
linda Showalter to Office Supervisor ST-~, Registrar
Oorothy Tllmann to Contractual Documents SpecIa l Ist ST-5, Physica l
Garth Ward to Offset Press Operator ST-5, University Press
Nancy Bauer to Secretary C-~, HousIng
Sally Galvin to Specialist Clerk C-4, Payable Accounting
Sandra Kline to Administrative Secretary C-5, Arts and Sciences
Brenda McCullough to Senior Specialist Clerk C-5, Receivable
Haria Ross to Secretary C-", IPCD
Caro lyn Sehrot to Adm inistrat ive Sec retary C-5, Public Broadcasting
Maintenance/Food Services
Doris Bucholt~ to Cook II I Hf-3, Food Services
Beatrice Colwell to Cook II I I1f-3. food Services
Oonald Courtney, l1aintenance Kechanlc Apprentice I1F-l0. Physical
Bruce Ellsworth, Carpenter Apprentice I1f-IO. Physical Plant
Ralph Fisher, Painter Apprentice I1f-13, Physical Plant
Lawrence Jones to Auto Equipment Kechanic Apprentice I1F-9, Physical
Sue Kanine to Cook I II I1F-3, Food Services
Karvin Ludwig, Kaintenance Mechanic App~ntlce I1F-l0, Physical Plant
Robert Rood. Carpenter Apprentice HF-l0, Physical Plant
Promotions , Reclassifications, and Salary Adjustments cont Inued
Raymond Sehl, Maintenance Hechanic Apprentice MF-13, Physical Plant
Laurie Tyler to kitchen Cluner HF-2, Food Services
Sharon Wentworth to Cook I II I1F-3, food Services
Sharon Wiltse to Baker I1F-2, food Services
leaves of Absence:
Harold Cook, Profenor, Accounting, requests an extension of leave
without pay for 1982-83 to complete requirements for Ph.D.
William Geiger. Professor, Physical Education, requests an extension
of leave without pay for 1982- 83 to comp lete work with Tyrex Foundation
in Ohio as a consultant In the area of recreational and sport
Baruch Jacobson, Associate Professor, Physics. requests that
previously approved sabbatical for fa ll 1982 with full pay be changed
to 1982-83 with half pay
Resignations, Te rminations , Ete.:
Paul Landenberger, Instructor, library, effective March 3, 1982
Peter J. Stevens, Assistant Professor, Karketing and HospItality
Ser vices Aan inlstratlon , effective August ''', 1982
Danie l Thornton, Associate Professor. Economics, effective
f eb r ua ry 18, 1982
AdminiStrative/P rofessional
Geraldine Wright , A~lnlstr.tlve ASSistant AP-3. one-half time. IPCD
Randal Bow les , Dispatcher ST-3, Public Safety
Hanel kotowski, Center Representative ST-Ij, proviS ional, IPCD/South
l1ichlgan Reg ion
Resignations, TermInations, Etc. continued
Peggy Welnzetl, Center Represenutlve ST-4, one-ha lf time, proviSiON
l, IPCO/Azores
Pub lie Safety
Roger Reynolds , Patrol OffIcer PS-2, Public Safety
KGaren Ch r Istopherson, AdmInIstratIve Secretary C-5, CISIP
Deborah ~utz, Specialist Clerk C-4, Counseling
Dorothy Sweeney, Spec ialIst Clerk C-4, AdmissIons
MaIntenance/Food Services
Allen Kc.Donald, CustodIan KF-3, Physical Plant
Ret I rements:
Ivan Parkins, Associate Professor, Political Science
Septenmer 4, 1961 - July 3D, 1982
It was moved by Krs. Margaret Rlecker, seconded by Krs. Alloe TORboullan,
and carrIed, that Robert P. Karple, Professor, Geography, be granted
emeritus rank effectIve May 16, 1982 , and that the fol low ing reso lution
be adopted. Dr. Karple's retirement was approved at the February
!lleet i ng
WHEREAS, Robert Karple has devoted twenty years of dedicated
and student-centered service to Central Klchigan University
through his teaching , creative actIvity, administration; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of students have become exposed to geography
through the breadth and depth of his experience and the ~ny
classes he has taught in cultural, hIstorical, regIonal , and
systematIc geography; and
WHEREAS, HlJIldreds of students have benefited frona his
exper ience as an elementary school teacher and prIncipa l, fra.
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Emeritus Rank - continued
his contacts with school systems throughout his career, and
from his on - sIte visits with student teachers during their
practice teachIng seMester; and
WHEREAS, He has shown particular concern for teaching methods
in hIs daily classroom activities, and has exper imented with
innovative teachIng techniques thereby serving as a role model
to prospective teachers and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, He has consistently and with conscientious enthusiasm
carrIed one of the heaviest teaching loads in the depart/llent
"""lIe faIthfu lly serving on n~rous departmentalOOllllllttees;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf
of the Uni versi ty COII'JIIUnI ty, expresses apprec1at Ion and grat 1-
tude for his contributions to this institution, and extends
Professor Emeritus rank.
It was moved by Krs. Katharine Hafstad. seconded by Krs. Kargaret Rlecker,
and carried. that Curtis E. Nash, Dean, School of Education, be granted
emeritus rank effective July I, 1982, and that the following resolution
be adopted. Dr. Nash's retirement was approved at the September 1981
meet I ng
WHEREAS, Curtis Mash has contributed significant leadership In
the fIe ld of educatIon for forty-th ree years, IncludIng thlrtyfour
years .s a member of the facu l ty of Central "Ichlgan
University and as ChairMan of the former Department of
Psychology and EducatIon, and fifteen years as Dean of the School
of Educat ion j and
WHEREAS, He ser ved with distinction as an officer In the United
States Navy for four ye.rsj and
WHEREAS, He was a dedicated teacher In the public schools of
Ohio and Kassachusetts and has been a visiting professor at the
University of Mew Kexlco and at Johns Hopkins UniversIty; and
\/HEREAS, He has been a leader In his profenion on [he state
and national levels, holding the office of president in the
Klchlgan Association of Teacher Educators, natIonal conference
chairman, national clinic director and president of the
National Association of Teacher Educators, as well as being a
member of the Board of 01 rectors of the American Association of
Colleges for Teacher Education; and
Emerl tus Rank continued
~EREAS, He has supported his community and worked for Its
betterment through his participation in the activities of the
Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club, the First United Methodist Church ,
the Boy Scouts of America, and Isabella County United Way;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees, on be~If
of the University COlllllUnicy, el'lpresses apprecliltlon a"d gratl·
tude for his contributions to this Institution a"d el'lte"ds
Dea" Emer i tus rank.
ROOH AND BOARD AND INCIDENTAL RATES FOR 1982·8): (FI"ance Co-ittee)
It was moved by Mr . Raymond LaBounty, seconded by Mrs . Margaret Riecker,
and carried , that the fol lowing resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVEO , That the att ached room a"d bOilrd rates In
Exhibit C, Section, A, AI I Residence Hall rates be approved to
be effective with the start of the Fill I Semester 1982; That
Section B, Off·Campus Student Food Agreement rates be approved
to be effec tive with the start of the Fall Semester 1982; That
Section C. University Apartme"ts • Single Student rates be
approved to be effective with the start of the Fal I Semester
1982; T~t SectIon O. Unive rsity Apartme"ts • Fami iy Housing
rilteS be approved to be effective August I, 1982, and Thilt the
Housl"g and Food Service rate Schedule for Summer School , Guests,
Athletics, Conferences, a"d Beaver Island Biological Station
indlcilted in Sections E through K be approved to be effective
wi th Summer Session I, May 198); That $50 of the annual room and
board and single student apartment rate and $5 of the Individual
apartment monthly rille be des ignated as a Registration and
Processing Fee ~ich Is a specific fund to optimize hand I Ing of
debt serv ices and/or spec i al renoviltion and maintenance; That
$50 of the annual roo- and board and single Student apartment
rate and S5 of the Individua l apartment month ly rate be designated
as an Energy Fee wh ich is a specific fund used for specla' proJ·
ects In the res idence hal Is, food commons, and apartments that will
sig"lflcan[ly reduce energy use, or to optimize handling of debt
se rvices and/or special renovation and maintenance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these rates are approved with the
underStanding that the Board of TrusteeS reserves the right to
change the rates I f, In the opl~lon of the Board, such change is
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1281·82 Itousing ilnd Bo.rd Riltes
A. All Residence Halls
1 . Room and 20 mea I s per week
~day·Slturday 3; Sunday 2
2. Room and 15 meals per week
~nday·Frlday 3
3. Room and 13 maills per week
Konday·Saturday 2; Sunday I
4. ~ and 10 meals per week
/'Ionday ·F rlday 2
NOTE; Single room assignmen t addit ional per day
Off·Canpus Student Food Agreement
1. 20 ~.I plan/year
2. I , ~.I p lao/year
). I) ~.I pla"/year ,. 10 ~.I plan/year
University Apil rtments . Single Students·
I . Preston A, 8, C, 0: Includes utilities,
cable TV, and Centre~ telephone.
a. one bedroom (2 students)
b. two bedrooms (4 students)
Preston E, F, G:
cable TV, centrex
IncludeS utilities,
telephone , and
a. one bedroom (2 StudentS)
b. two bedrooms (4 students)
1, 200
3. Wa$hlngton: Include$ utilltle$,
cable TV, and wa$her/dryer
a. one bedroom (2 students)
b. two bedroom$ (/j $tudenul
*Ra tes quoted are per $tudent/academlc year.
D. University Apartments Family Housing
Student* fae/Staff* Student Fae/Staff
K.ewadin: Includes
utilities, cable TV,
Centre~ telephone
,. 000 bedroom
b. t~ bedrooms
<. three bedrooms
d. three bedrooms
Northwes t: Inc l udes
utilities, cable TV
,. 00. bedroom
b. t~ bedrooms
Washln!lton: Includes
uti IItles, cab le
washer/d rye r
,. 00. bedroom
b. two bedrooms
cable TV , Cent rex
a. one bedroom
b. two bedrooms
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1982-8) RateS cont Inued
Student* Flc/Staff* Student Fee/St.ff
s. Preston E, f, C:
Includes utilities,
cable TV, Centre~
telephone, washer/
a. one bedroom
b. two bedrooms
*Effective June 1,1982, .11 central laundry rooms are being converted
to coin-operated units. A$ a re$ult there will be. rent reduction
effective June I, 1982, of S12 per month (does not apply to
Washington and Pre$ton E, F, C which hive wa$hers and dryer$ in each
apartment) .
NOTE: Student famllle$ have priority for luigntT!ent to Northwest and
Washington apartments; faculty and staff will be aSSigned to
those units only If no apart~nts are available In K.ewad I n and
there are vacant apart~nts In the other units.
TU ITION AHO FEES FOR 1982-8): (finance Com'fIlttee)
It was moved by Mr. Raymond LaBounty, seconded by Mrs. Kargaret Rlecker,
.nd ""rr led, tholt the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the schedule of tuition and fees at the
Unl ... t!lrslty, cOf!ll\lencing August 16, 1982, the beginning of the
F.II Semester, for on-campus and credit by examination
courses, 1$ adopted .s follows:
Michigan Resident
Out-of-State Resident
Rate Per
Semeuer Hour
S /jl .50
For on-campus classe" I non-refundable registration fee sh.1 1
.150 be assessed elch seaester: $12.50 for students t.king five
hours or Jess; $25.00 for students t.klng six hours or more.
orf- CAMPUS AHD CORRESPONDENCE COURSE TU I T 1 ON I NeREM E: (r I nanCI! Ccmni t tee)
It was moved by Hr. Raymond LaBounty, seconded by Mrs . Al Ice Tomboul!an ,
and carried , that the following re so lution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That tuition for off-campus undergraduate and
9rld~te instruction be increased from 55] to $60 per semester
credit I'IoU(. Furthermore, tuition for correspondence tourses
sha ll be increased frOlll $ltO to 560 per semester credit hour.
These 1 ncreasu sha 11 becone effect I VI! August 16. 1982 .
OM- CAAPU5 WITIIDRAWAL REFUND SCHEOULE; (Finance COIT1!Iittee)
It was ~ved by Hr. Raymond LaBounty. seconded by Mrs. Margaret Rlecker ,
and carried, that the following reso lution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That effectIve with the beginning of the 1982
Fall SemeSter (August 16, 1982 ) the Withdrawal Refund Schedule
Is estab lI shed as follows:
Days Afte r
Drop and Add Percentage of Tuit ion and Fee Refund
2-Wk Session l-Wk Session 6-Wk Session Full Semester
75 75 75 75
2 50 50 75 75
4 50 75
5 50 75
6 50 75
7 25 75
8 25 50
9 ,. <4 50
EXTERNAL AUDITOR SELECTION PROCESS: (Finance ComIlttee)
It was moved by Mr. Raymond LaBounty, seconded by Mrs. Margaret Riecker,
and carried, that the administration proceed with advertisements for an
elite rna I aud I tor s tat i ng proposa I 5 are due no later than Hay 30, 1982.
and return to the Board of Trustees with a recommendation In Novembe r or
Dece~er 1982.
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It was moved by Mrs . Allee Tombou lian, seconded by Hrs. Margaret Riecker,
and ca rri ed . that the graduation list for HaY.'982, upon certif ication
of the Registrar and acceptance by the Academ'c Senate, be app roved.
APPROVAL OF HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS FOR ~y 1982 :
It was moved by Hrs. Margaret Rlecker, seconded by Hr. Raymond LaBounty,
olOd carried, that the following hono ra ry degree recipients be approved.
WI 11 I~ Cruickshank
Carl Levin
Doctor of Humane Letters
Doctor of Public Se rvice
Senator LevIn will also be the commencement speaker.
It was moved by Hrs. Hilrgaret Rlecker. seconded by Mrs. Alice Tomboullan,
and carr ied , that gifts rece ived durIng the month of February totaling
$137,~5~.6~ be accepted with appreciation.
The nut fl!eetlng of the Board of Trustees will be Friday, Hay 7, 1982,
In Traverse City.
It waS moved by Mrs. Alice Tomboulian, seconded by Mrs. Hargaret Riecker,
and carried, that the Board move into closed session for the purpose of
discussing st rat egy connected with collective bargal~lng and to con~ult
with our attorney regarding strategy In connection With pending Ilt'gatlon.
For: Denning, Hafstad, LaBounty. Rlecker, Tomboul lan, WIghtman.
Against: none.
The open sess ion adjourned at 11 :56 a.m.
!ib:c?;7 Secretary to the Board of Trustees
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As surfer's, we all pray for hurricanes, but of course, not to make landfall and destroy people's homes. Sandy was a reminder to all of us how strong these storms can be when they make landfall, and show the results of living in coastal towns. Talk to the residents of the OBX about storms and flooding, it's an ongoing process of destroyed, rebuild down there.
I agree with pumpmaster, when you live in a coastal town, you have to know the risks...it's like surfing, every time you paddle out, there are risks...you could get chopped in half by a hungry shark, fall face first onto the sandbar and break your neck...but with those risks comes rewards,
What better reward than to be able to open your eyes from a good night sleep and see the ocean. I dream of making that a reality someday, whether it happens or not...I am still content to enjoy the ocean when my schedule permits.
I realize that not wearing the shoe of a person who has lost everything they've worked for from a hurricane makes it hard to cultivate the feelings of not wanting storms, but, the storms are coming regardless of what we want. Mother Earth is in control. We are passengers along for the ride. Make the best of what she throws at us.
And don't feel guilty for going out for a surf, life is too short and the only time that you are guaranteed is right now...keep the stoke!
Shark-hunter, I don't have beef with you, man...but let's face it, the seal pop is shootin' through the roof, it's just a matter of time b4 you start hearing reports of people getting attacked by whites in your neck of the woods.
Mary Lee was down by SC and swam all the way up to your parts, she's def swimming through the mid-Atlantic!
meanwhile, back to the season at hand:
We've had five named storms so far in the Atlantic this year, which is more that average for this point in the season. Usually, the fifth named storm does not arrive until August 31. However, we are well behind average for the arrival of the season's first hurricane, which usually occurs by August 10. The season's second hurricane usually arrives by August 28. It is questionable if we will see the season's first hurricane by that date, given the current lack of activity, the dry air moving across the Tropical Atlantic, and the lack of model predictions for tropical storm formation this week. Still, I'm not willing to downgrade the seasonal forecasts for above-average activity yet, as we are still three weeks away from the usual September 10 peak in activity, and the Atlantic is capable of getting very active in a hurry.
It's going to be really good in a couple weeks, boys....i can feel it
"Our confidence for an above-normal season is still high because the predicted atmospheric and oceanic conditions that are favorable for storm development have materialized,"
"Also, two of the four named storms to-date formed in the deep tropical Atlantic, which historically is an indicator of an active season."
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TAHOE/TRUCKEE — A confluence of factors has led to a winter season prone to avalanches in the backcountry of the Lake Tahoe-area alpine environment, officials said.
A shallow snowpack causing persistent weak layers combined with winter recreationists' zeal for powder adventures make for a dangerous mix, said outdoor officials.
"When a whole bunch of heavy snow falls on top of (a weak snowpack), it's basically like putting a brick on a layer of potato chips," said Andy Anderson, an avalanche forecaster with Tahoe National Forest.
Obviously, that brick will break the potato chips, causing a series of naturally occurring avalanches, Anderson said; however, in certain instances the heavy snow drives the weak layer right to the edge of fracture, where all it needs is one trigger.
And those are instances of extreme and potentially lethal danger, Anderson said.
However, Anderson does not want to discourage adventurers from entering the backcountry, but rather those who do venture outside the boundaries of the ski resorts should be familiar with avalanche terrain.
"Avalanches are completely predictable," he said. "It is up to the individual as to how to engage the hazard — but there is a wealth of evidence that points to an unstable slope."
Three factors must be present for an avalanche to occur: a steep slope angle, a weak layer in the snowpack and a heavy slab on top.
Due to the presence of two out of those three factors, recreationists should avoid steep slopes in the backcountry for the foreseeable future, Anderson said.
Also, avalanches are not unique to skiers and snowboarders, as anyone pursuing an outdoor winter activity — such as alpine climbing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice climbing or hiking — are susceptible to the devastating event.
The best prevention is education, and those interested in undertaking backcountry adventures are advised to take classes on avalanche recognition, Anderson said.
Alpine Skills International (www.alpineskills.com) and the Sierra Avalanche Center (www.sierraavalanchecenter.org) both offer a variety of avalanche classes, depending on the ability level of the student.
"Backcountry skiing is popular and growing fast," said Brendan Madigan, manager of Tahoe City-based Alpenglow Sports.
Last year, the Tahoe Daily Tribune and Sierra Sun reported on the increase in popularity of "earning your turns," or backcountry adventures for skiers and snowboarders.
For many of the officials and practitioners interviewed, the lure of the backcountry was largely predicated on the ability to experience the calm and solitude of nature in the winter without the frenetic experience of crowded runs and packed lift lines.
Improvements in technology — including split-boards and Alpine Touring bindings — make the experience available to those of different skill levels and more affordable for everyone.
Jason Auld, owner of Mountain Recreation in Grass Valley, said his store is beginning to carry more backcountry tools to accommodate a rising demand.
Auld said he has also seen an increase in those opting for a sidecountry experience, which entails riding a ski lift to the peak of a mountain, but finding lines outside the boundaries of the ski resort.
Avalanches are deadly, Anderson said.
"Imagine being caught in the spin cycle of a washing machine and having that tumble down a mountain slope at high speeds," Anderson said.
About 30 percent to 50 percent of avalanche deaths result from trauma suffered in the initial fall, Anderson said. If people are lucky to survive the initial tumble, many die due to suffocation after being buried beneath snow.
As snow falls down a gradient, the friction created warms the temperature of the snow. Once it comes to a rest, cold temperatures quickly refreeze the snow, making movement underneath impossible.
"You certainly can't dig yourself out," Anderson said. "Even if the layer on top is only a foot."
Once trapped, a person exhaling creates an impermeable ice chamber immediately in front of the nose and mouth, meaning a person has about 15 minutes worth of air.
Those extricated from the snow within the first 15 minutes have about a 90 percent survival rate. Between 15 and 30 minutes, the rate dips just below 50 percent, and after a 30-minute period, the survival rate is below 30 percent.
Recent developments such as the ABS Airbag, a device manufactured in Europe designed to keep a person caught in an avalanche near enough to the surface to prevent burial, may mitigate the lethal danger, but not eradicate it.
Such products are selling well, Madigan said.
The current season in Tahoe, and around the country, has been unusually avalanche-heavy, according to multiple published reports.
Benjamin Bracket, 29, of Olympic Valley, died March 1 after a slide near Ward Canyon off Tahoe's West Shore.
Nevada City native Megan Michelson was involved in a harrowing avalanche experience in Washington, where she attempted to extricate three close friends who had been buried in a large avalanche to no avail.
The Lake Tahoe region has long been favored by backcountry explorers due to the stability of the snowpack, particularly relative to other North American alpine environments.
However, due to strange weather patterns, the current winter season features a more precarious backcountry experience.
"In the Sierra sometimes we can get lulled into a sense of safety because of a stable snowpack," Madigan said, adding that minimal snow and colder temperatures have combined to offer a snowpack similar to that of the Rocky Mountain region.
— The Union is the Sun's sister paper in Grass Valley and Nevada City. The Union's Brett Bentley and Tahoe Daily Tribune's Adam Jensen contributed to this report.


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Health & Baby
Breastfeeding May Cut Risk of Asthma for Baby
July 21, 2011 -- Breastfeeding for at least six months appears to reduce the risk of a child developing asthma, new Dutch research suggests. Exclusive breastfeeding offered even more protection, the researchers found.
The link between breastfeeding and asthma risk has been reported before. However, the new study is believed to be the first to link the length of breastfeeding with the number of wheezing episodes a child has later on.
"Children who were never breastfed had almost 50% more risk of wheezing symptoms as compared to children who were breastfed for more than six months," says Liesbeth Duijts, MD, PhD, a researcher at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Children who were breastfed and given other milk and solids early had 20% more wheezing risk than babies who were exclusively breastfed, Duijts found.
"We suggest that longer and exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of asthma-related symptoms compared to children who do not receive any breastfeeding," Duijts tells WebMD.
The study is published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Breastfeeding and Asthma Risk
Duijts and colleagues evaluated more than 5,000 children from the Netherlands. They asked whether the children had ever been breastfed and if so for how long. They also asked when other milk or solids were given.
Parents answered questions about asthma-related symptoms annually when their children were ages 1 to 4.
Of the total, 92.3% of the children had ever been breastfed. Information about the length of time they were breastfed and whether it was exclusive was available for about 80%.
For those children, the median duration of breastfeeding was 3.5 months (half were breastfed longer, half less). About 21% of the children were breastfed exclusively until age 4 months.
Besides the increase in wheezing, children never breastfed had an increased risk of shortness of breath, dry cough, and persistent phlegm during their first four years, compared to children breastfed for more than six months.
The risks for wheezing and phlegm were the strongest.
Breastfed babies who also were given other milk or solids during their first four months also had an increased risk of symptoms compared to children only breastfed, the researchers found. Besides more wheezing, they had more shortness of breath, dry cough, and phlegm.