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The Bartlett Inn offers New Hampshire Wedding Packages for couples looking for a romantic natural venue. For those people who are enthralled by the idea of a more casual wedding affair surrounded by nature rather than the large commercial hotel setting, the Bartlett Inn offers an inexpensive Wedding option in one of New England's most scenic areas. We have held many weddings at the Bartlett Inn over the years and each one was different for the individual couple. Some brides chose more casual dresses while others the traditional full length wedding gown, each as beautiful as the other. And neither out of place! The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a beautiful setting for a wedding. The Bartlett Inn is surrounded by large pine trees towering over 100 feet tall and several feet wide! A great back drop for a ceremony and pictures too. For some weddings we have set out chairs on the side lawn with the Justice of the Peace and the couple taking their vows under the big Pine Trees. Others couples have had a tent ceremony in case of the weather a nice option. The newly renovated Barn at the Bartlett Inn is a gorgeous space and has enough room for a ceremony and reception for an intimate wedding group without the cost for renting a tent. All of our romantic wedding couples had a few common reasons for choosing to the Bartlett Inn for their New Hampshire Wedding Packages: they love the homey cozy atmosphere where there families were able to meet and spend time together to get to know one another. They loved being surrounded by the natural beauty of the White Mountains. They loved the relaxed atmosphere of the inn and innkeepers and the staff. If you are looking to have a relaxed intimate wedding call Nick at the Bartlett Inn 1 800 292 2353.
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The Bartlett Inn is the perfect place for an Inexpensive Intimate New Hampshire Wedding in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
With our newly renovated barn we now have wedding dates open for this year and some of the more popular dates like September are still available . Short notice is no problem either. Jsut give us a call and we will be happy to help; that is part of the benefit of having your wedding at a Romantic owner operated Bed and Breakfast. We know what an important day this is and do everything possible to assist with making this a perfect day! The Bartlett Inn can plan your wedding with you. We will put you in touch with all the local contacts you need for the unforgettable wedding event including: Justice of the Peace, Restaurants for catering, Florists, Photographers etc..
We can accommodate up to 50 guests in our cottages, inn and barn rooms and would love to help make your wedding day the special day you deserve!
Bemis Cottage is the ideal Romantic Honeymoon Suite with real Wood Fireplace and Jacuzzi too!
The Inn yard has the perfect forest backdrop for a wedding ceremony. There are many beautiful places on the property and in the area for unforgettable wedding photos. The Inn has a large dining room where you can hold a group dinner and a large living room where groups can congregate and relax together. Our newly renovated barn gives the option for an indoor ceremony and boasting over 400 square feet for the event.
Bartlett Inn is the perfect setting for Intimate weddings, Elopements, Second Weddings, Civil Unions, Honeymoons, Romantic Getaways or just to Renew Your Vows – Let us help you plan your New Hampshire Wedding in the Mountains. Call 1 800 292 2353 and Wedding Planner Nick will help make your wedding dreams come true!


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Sized for the best fit possible, Buster Brown ankle socks are made of pure cotton so they won't bind or pinch your ankles. Buster Brown ankle socks have a flat toe seam to prevent irritation. Cotton ankle socks are perfect for women with diabetes, edema, swollen ankles or legs, or poor circulation. Machine wash and dry. Imported. 3 pairs of one color per package, or Assorted Pastels (includes a pink, a blue, and a white pair) and Assorted Basic (includes a white, a black, and a camel pair).
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'The Nexus 5X is a great smartphone that showcases the best of what Android Marshmallow has to offer. '
'Outside the storage issues, the rest of the 5X is pretty good under the hood. '
'A thoroughly modern Nexus device for a sensible price. '
'Versatile camera that's very adaptable to the conditions.'
'The LG V10 is a high-end smartphone, but the chipset powering it is not the strongest one around. '
'massive, high-res screen'
'The sturdily designed LG V10 gives users more camera control with manual modes for both photos and video, a fingerprint sensor, two front-facing cameras for wider selfie shots, expandable memory and a removable battery.'
'Solid, rigid construction. '
'The LG G4 is the follow-up to 2014's TrustedReviews Phone of the Year, the LG G3 and as such has a great deal to live up to.'
'The LG G4 isn't just a decent update to an already very good phone, it is now vastly improved with vastly superior imaging capabilities, improved battery performance and a beautifully refined display, which illustrates profoundly just why QHD, power hog that it is, is very much here to stay in flagship Android handsets. '
'From the pared-down user interface to the tight integration with Google to the strong camera performance, the G4 is a great phone... not to mention a very logical step forward from last year's G3. '
'The LG G4 improves on the three best features of its predecessor: design, screen, the camera - and does so decisively.'
'High launch price.'
'The G Flex 2 is a refreshing approach to smartphone design, but it doesn't mask a phone that's behind the smartphone curve.'
'One thing is clear though: it's distinct, it's unique, it's something a little different - so why not go for a curved model'.'
'LG made sure the G Flex2 is the sort of phone that turns heads, but the company also seemed content to play it safe with the software.'
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'The G3's flagship feature is its 5.5-inch, 2,560-by-1,440 screen—the highest resolution you'll see anywhere. '
'Improved interface'
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'It's unsurprising that performance is smooth and nippy the vast majority of the time.'
'Sluggish performance, especially while multi-tasking. '
'Camera picture quality.'
'It's encased entirely in a comfortable, rubberized soft touch housing. '
'the Nexus 5 display is immaculately sharp.'
'At this size it's an easy phone to manage, especially with some devices now getting too big to handle as phablet popularity grows. '
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No longer confined to Mediterranean homes, the exquisite flavors of high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar are appreciated in kitchens and dining rooms around the world. Whether used for dipping freshly baked bread or for making healthful dishes, the popularity of using olive oil in cooking has increased exponentially. Pottery Barn makes it easy for you too to utilize delicious oils of various types in your own home. That way you can create everything from a tasty homemade vinaigrette to sautéed chicken breasts and vegetables that won't make you feel guilty. We offer oil dispensers that help you in the middle of cooking, as well as pieces that allow guests and family to sprinkle touches of basil-infused olive oil on some hearty spaghetti, for example. Our oil stoppers and pourers are great for health conscious chefs who want to use the right amount of oil without overdoing it, but also need to work fast. All you have to do is invert the bottle to get a narrow flow of oil that makes coating pans easy.
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University of Missouri Extension is research based information that is relevant, reliable, and responsive to the needs of our clientele. From home finance to nutrition and fitness, to agronomy, farm and business planning, to family dynamics, extension has information for you. The purpose of this blog is to inform and educate the community on programs and information that impacts your daily life. Sharing of this information should steer you in the path of increased knowledge and awareness of where to find answers to your questions.
Summer and fall are great times of year to get fresh produce at bargain prices. But to take advantage of good prices and not waste food, it may be important to know how to store foods well to keep them at their freshest for the longest time.
Temperature of a refrigerator, basement, cold storage room or cave can be tested with a refrigerator thermometer. Since temperature can vary at different locations within an available space, use a thermometer in each area to test its temperature. Remember that when a door to a refrigerator or cold room is held open, warmer air from the room can warm the storage space within. Close the thermometer in the space, let it equilibrate, and then check it quickly to find the best options. Humidity can be checked with a hygrometer or humidity meter in a similar way.
When considering storage conditions, look at temperature and humidity combinations. Different types of produce do best in different conditions. Some crops, like root crops and cole crops (such as broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi and cauliflower) do best in cold, moist storage. This means 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit, and 90-95% relative humidity. Other produce that store well in these conditions include greens, legumes like peas and lima beans, and other vegetables including green onions, sweet corn and asparagus.
For vine crops like cantaloupe, cucumbers and watermelon, cool, moist storage is better suited to keep them longer. This means 45-50˚F and 80-90% humidity. Eggplant, green beans and sweet peppers also do well under these conditions. Other crops, like onions and hot peppers, prefer cool, dry storage, or 32-55˚F and only 50-60% relative humidity. Pumpkins and winter squash, on the other hand do best in the warm, dry conditions of 55-60˚F and 60-70% humidity. And lastly, warm, moist storage of 55-60˚F and 80-85% humidity is best suited for sweet potatoes and tomatoes.
Under the proper conditions produce's shelf life can be prolonged to a few extra days or weeks, or even a few months for some items. The MU Extension publication, Vegetable Harvest and Storage, G6226, explains these conditions and describes just how and when to harvest specific types of produce and how to store each type for the maximum time.
To get this guide, contact me, Janet Hackert, at 660-425-6434 or firstname.lastname@example.com or your local University of Missouri Extension office. It can also be found on our web site at http://extension.missouri.edu by searching for Vegetable Harvest and Storage.


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It's official. Former two time world champion Juan Manuel ?Juanma? Lopez will face Mike "Machine Gun" Oliver next October 1st at the coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico in the show Triple Crown III, that will have also in action former 130lb world champion Roman ?Rocky? Martinez and #3 super bantamweight ranked Jonathan ?Polvo? Oquendo in regional titles bouts, in a PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) and Top Rank Inc. presentation to be televised on ?Pay Per View?. read more »
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Undefeated Teon Kennedy(R),Philadelphia,Pa. and rugged Alejandro Lopez(L),Tijuana,Mexico weigh in (both fighters weighed 121.5 lb) for their upcoming super bantamweight main event on Top Rank's "Top Rank Live!" show, Saturday,August 13 to be televised live on FSN from Bally's Hotel-Casino in Atlantic City read more »
Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso
Hard-punching unbeaten Welterweight Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso of Nigeria trains at the Wildcard Boxing Club for his upcoming Top Rank debut on the big Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Daniel Ponce De Leon fight card,Sept. 10 in Atlantic City,NJ. Lucky Boy,an extremely hard puncher who is trained by Freddie Roach will box 8 rounds. read more »


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When preparing family dinner, parents may wonder if their kids will like it. But, obviously for families—and Castle Importing—food safety is the first priority. Consumers expect to know about recalls immediately. With SAP Business One, Castle Importing has complete visibility into their production process, so if a recall is necessary, they can quickly inform their customers and take steps to remedy the situation.
Castle Importing, Inc.
Fontana, Colifornia, USA
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Softengine, Inc.
Sales, Supply Chain
Consumer Products
SAP Business One
Castle Importing's business initially focused on the processing of standard sizes of hard Italian cheeses. They eventually expanded to include custom cheese blends, private label programs, and a line of high-quality Mediterranean olive oil products. Castle has recently expanded their product line to include cheeses that can be processed into an infinite variety of packaging options, for both retail and wholesale markets.
Castle Importing delights customers with an array of delicious cheeses, fine oils, and tasty peppers, but food safety remains their first priority.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that all food processing companies are able to trace every ingredient in each recipe. Castle must track everything, from the initial purchase of raw materials, to each shipment of every product to their customers.
They had, until recently, employed a manual tracking procedure, and Castle's leadership began to recognize that in the event of a product recall, the manual system would be a greater liability as the company grew.
Whenever we conducted a "mock" product recall, a team of at least five co-workers painstakingly examined records of receipts of raw materials, production data, sales and customer data, and shipping information. With our pen-and-paper system, it took too long to pinpoint the cause of the recall and the exact quantities involved in our simulation.
- Rosangela Borruso, Vice President, Castle Importing, Inc.
Castle Importing began evaluating software in early 2011. The company was looking for a system that could streamline and integrate all their business processes (warehouse management, lot tracing for recalls and food audits, and commissions and rebates). Most of the solutions presented didn't offer automated lot tracing. The exception was SAP Business One. SAP Gold Partner, Softengine, Inc., demonstrated how the SAP software system could be modified to meet their unique specifications.
Softengine arrived with a successful track record of high-ROI SAP Business One implementations. They had already developed a complementary SAP software extension program for food-based businesses called FoodOne which enables a business to exercise superior financial management, inventory control, and complete traceability of every step and ingredient in the production process. Castle Importing was now equipped to conduct quick and precise recall practice runs, and to maintain full compliance with all Food and Drug Administration regulations.
With SAP Business One, Castle Importing enjoys a complete and instant view of their inventory. Softengine's new "Multi-Level Trace" feature automatically traces every step and ingredient in the creation of each product. SAP's software solution provides a comprehensive array of information, from shipping documents delivered to the customer, to the initial purchase order sent to the vendor.
Once the specific items for recall have been identified, Castle Importing immediately removes them from production. A recall letter is automatically sent to the appropriate vendors and customers, which ensures every recalled product is swiftly taken out of circulation. Consumers can rest assured that the food on their table is safe.
You have to be third-party, food safety-audited and you have to be able to conduct a complete recall procedure within two hours to meet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance regulations. With our new Multi-level Trace capability, we can produce a report that contains all the batches/lots, vendors, and customers in the allotted time and have the confidence that we can pass any FDA audit procedure.
- Rosangela Borruso, Vice President, Castle Importing, Inc
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Castle Importing is now able to locate discrepancies during the process of creating a particular recipe. The production team has the tools to make adjustments long before the product is finished. If they lack an ingredient, they can use a substitute ingredient on hand, or direct the system to create a purchase order to obtain it.
Leaving behind the manual systems they had relied upon for so many years wasn't easy for Castle Importing, but they are glad they did.
Now that we have been live with SAP Business One, our ability to track everything in our complex production processes down to the smallest detail has saved us so much time and money! Plus, our financial information is always up to date, so we never have to wait for nightly or weekly postings. This solution is so powerful – we have barely scratched the surface on all of its capabilities.
- Rosangela Borruso, Vice President, Castle Importing, Inc.
I believe that the sky's the limit with this system as long as we have a great company like Softengine supporting it. Any time we need a new customized report or we have an issue that requires immediate resolution, Softengine responds quickly and I come out smelling like a rose! Where would we be without SAP and Softengine?
- Rosangela Borruso, Vice President, Castle Importing, Inc.


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Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a splurge item.
Check out Diamond's release list or ComicList, and tell us what you're getting in our comments field.
Graeme McMillan
While the offerings on show at my local comic store this week won't compare with those available at Comic-Con International, if I had $15 this week, I'd pick up Sean Murphy's Punk Rock Jesus #1 (DC/Vertigo, $2.99), the new Bloodshot #1 (Valiant, $3.99) and the final issue of the enjoyable Kirby: Genesis #8 (Dynamite, $3.99); the first for the art alone (I know very little about the story, but Murphy's art is always worth checking out), the second for the high concept, and the third for the payoff that I know is coming from Kurt Busiek, Alex Ross and Jack Herbert's resuscitation of the King's concepts after following the series thus far.
That said, if I only had $30, I'd put both Punk Rock Jesus and Bloodshot back on the racks for another week, and add Darwyn Cooke's new Parker adaptation, Richard Stark's Parker: The Score (IDW, $24.99) to my pile, instead. Cooke's Parker books are consistently must-buys, and I can't see why this one would be any different.


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EDWARDS, Colorado - Former NBA All-Star and Olympic Dream Team gold medalist Christian Laettner is hosting a weekend basketball clinic at Vail Christian High School.
The clinic runs Saturday afternoon and is open to the public.
Laettner also helped the Duke Blue Devils win two NCAA men's basketball titles.
"We are looking forward to partnering with a great program there in Vail," Laettner said in an email.
Laettner complimented Vail Christian Coach Sheldon Kuhn's work with the Saints program.
"Coach Kuhns has done a great job in building their basketball programs. We hope to add to what they are doing with this special event," Laettner said.
Saturday's academy will cover passing, ball handling and offensive and defensive strategies. The Saints will get private clinics with Laettner and his staff prior to the public session in the afternoon.
"Vail Christian is very happy to partner with basketball legend Christian Laettner, to work with and train our basketball athletes and local Vail Valley athletes as well," Kuhns said. "The opportunity to have Christian Laettner here, with his experience in playing basketball at the highest level, is an opportunity of a lifetime. We hope that by him being here, it will further promote our community basketball programs at all levels."
This weekend's workouts at Vail Christian are designed to help players improve their ball handling and passing, while increasing their understanding of offensive and defensive concepts.
The Christian Laettner Basketball Academy is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Laettner and his staff travel to schools across the country.
Vail Christian High School is a co-ed private school that offers a four-year college-preparatory program for student in grades 9-12.
The school opened in the fall of 1998 and began as a ministry of Gracious Savior Lutheran Church.
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July 25 . 1986
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Ce ntra l Michigan Uni verslty Board of Tr us t ees
Mt. Plea sant, Michigan
July 25 , 1986
Members present: Mr . Raymond A. LaBounty. Chair;
Mr. Mitchell D. Kehetlan; Or. Gordon N. Lambie; Ms. Rachael E.
Moreno; Mr . William C. Odyklrk; Mrs. Margaret Ann Riecker;
Mrs. Alice Tombaul!an; Mr. Arthur E. Ellis, President.
Member absent: Or. Bernadine N. Denning.
Also attending: Dr . John E. Cantelan , Provost; Mr. Russell L.
Herron, Secretary to the Board of Trustees; Mr. James L. Hill,
Vice President for Student Affairs; Dr. Janice M. Reynolds,
Acting Provost; Mr. Jerry R. Tubbs, Treasurer ot the Board of
Trustees and Vice President tor Business and Finance.
The meeting was called to order by Chair LaBounty at 9:40 a .m.
It was moved by Dr . Gordon Lambie, seconded by Mrs . Nargaret
Ann Riecker, and carried, that the minutes of the June 13, 1986
meeting be approved as submitted .
It was moved by Nrs . Nargaret Ann Riecker, seconded by
Dr . Gordon Lambie, and carried, that the following resolution
granting emeritus rank to Jobn LaLonde, Project Arcbitectur al
Tec bni cian, Phys ical Plant , be adopted.
WHEREAS, John LaLonde has devoted l~ years of full time
service to Central Michigan University as Project
ArChitectural Technician and Project Manager, provid_
ing leadership and outstanding dedication in the
preservation and expansion of University buildings
and properties; and
IHEREAS , His unparalleled knowledge of building construction,
construction code and project management
has proven invaluable to tbe University Community;
Emeritus Rank continued
WHEREAS , He has been known for his integrity, unselfish
service, commitment and dedication to Central
Michigan UniverSity; and
WHEREAS, He has supported his communi ty and worked
for its betterment through participation in various
groups and committees such as Sacred Heart Parish and
the Sacred Heart Athletic Association, and is an
active member ot the Knights ot Columbus and the
Moose Lodge; and
WHEREAS, He has shown his Chippewa Pride as a member
ot the Chippewa Club, contributor to C~U public television
and as an enthusiastic supporter of Chippewa
basketball and football; and
WHEREAS, His territic spirit of cooperation in
completing projects , as well as his sense of good
humor, have brought delight to his co_wor kers and the
University community; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees , on behalf of
the University communi ty expresses appreciation and
g ratitude to John LaLonde for his contributions to
Central Mich igan University and extends Emeritus
It was moved by Dr. Gordon LAmbie, seconded by Mrs . Margaret
Ann Riecker, and carried, that the following resolution
granting emeritus rank to Monroe Price, Professor, Teacher
Education and Professional Deve lopment, be adopted .
WHEREAS , Monroe Price bas been a valued member of the
faculty o f Central Michigan University since 1966 and
has served the teaching profession in a variety of
educational and institutional settings throughou t
Michigan; and
WHEREAS, The quality of the special education program
at Cent ral Michigan University has been enhanced
through his participation in the organization of a
Department of Special Education; his contributions to
the undergraduate curriculum tor teachers of the
emotionally impaired; his contributions to the
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Emeritus Rank continued
graduate programs in the areas of mental, emotional
and learning impairments; and his efforts to develop
a special education major; and
WHEREAS, His partiCipation has included service in
the Academic Senate, on graduate committees, as
consultant to public schools and as an active member
of community organi zati ons; and
WHEREAS, He has heen actively involved in professional
organizations in the fields of special
education , teacher preparation and general education,
including leadership of a campus chapter of the
Yichigan Association of Teachers of Emotionally
Disturbed Children ; and
WHEREAS, He has given unselfishly of himself in
advising and counseling students , an outgrowth of his
conviction that a University must first be concerned
with people; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees on behalf of the
Unive r sity community, e&presses appreciation and
gratitude to Monroe Price for his contributions to
Central Yichigan Uni versity and e xtends Professor
Emeritus rank.
It was moved by Mrs . Margaret Ann Riecker, seconded by
Dr. Go rdon Lambie, and carried, that the following resolution
granting emeritus rank to Ja.es Ke ath, Director/Food Services,
Residences and Auxiliary Services, be adopted.
WHEREAS , James Reath has served as a loyal and important
member of the Food Services administrative staff of
Central Michigan Unive r sity for i7 years before his
reti rement in May of 1986; and
WHEREAS , His efforts as part of the Auxiliary Services
statf cont ributed to the conti nui ng development and
a dministration of an efficient, cost- effective Food
Services operation at Central Michigan Unive r sity.
including r esidence hall food commons; the Bovee
University Center Cafe, Reservation and Snack Bar; and
catering and concession operations; and
KIller! t us Rank con tinued
WHEREAS, He has assisted in the training and develop_
ment of tood service professionals and has contributed
to both product and service improvement; and
WHEREAS, He has maintained his professional competence
through participation in Unive r sity , community and
professional associations through the years; Now be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalt of the
University community. expresses appreciation and
gratitude to James Reath tor his contributions to
Central Wichigan University and e x te nds Eme r itus r ank.
It was moved by Mrs . Alice Tombaul!an , seconded by
Mrs. Margaret Ann Riecker , and carried , tha t the following
resolution granting emeritus rank to John H. Ca nteloD, Pr ovos t,
be adopted.
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WHEREAS, John Cantelon has served tor ten year s as chief •
academic officer of Central Michigan University; a nd • WHEREAS, His leadership contributions have at once
been creative and sound , and have lent much to the
academic maturation of this institution; and
WHEREAS, Provost Cantelon has , among many contribu_
tions, expanded CMU's i nternational pr ograms,
strengthened its planni ng pr ocess , implemen ted a
gene r al education compone nt, and expl ored new
directions in the areas of economic development and
research; and
'HERE AS , His wit and good humor; his counsel ,
leaderShip and academic insights; have served this
Universi t y well over the past decade; Now be it
therefo r e
RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees of Cen tral
Michigan Unive r sity expresses its thanks to John
Cantelon as he leaves the Office of the Provost, and
extends to him the title , Provost Emeritus .
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RBSOLUTION Of APPRECIATION:
It was moved by Ms. Rachael Moreno, seconded by Mr. William
Odykirk, and carr ied, that the followinl resolution of
appreciation for Ricbard L. Mi lle r be adopted .
WHEREAS , Richard Miller served for more than three years
as Secr etary to the Board of Tr ustees at Ce ntral
Michigan Unive r sity; and
WHEREAS, He demonstrated a wealth of professionalism
and administrative ability during his pe r iod ot
service to the Board and the University; and
WHEREAS , His term of service coincided with a time of
great diffic ulty and upheaval in the governance of the
University , a period during which Mr . Miller main_
tained a consistent posture of dedication to
University welfare a nd personal integrity; and
WHEREAS, His knowledge of rules and procedures
combined with his ability to visualize the long-term
effects of policy decisions have been of great aid to
the Board; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees extends to
Richard Miller its sincere appreciation for his
dedication , service and contributions to this
University , and hereby requests that a copy of this
resolution be placed in his permanent personnel file.
Mr. Jack OOremire, a local businessman, addressed the Board
rega rding Unive r sity Park . Mr . OOremire reported that area
businessmen are in favor of the concept of a University Park
and use of the land but believe that the University should not
be involved in construction of buildings and development of
businesses .
Ms . Rachael Moreno , Chair of the Assessment and Development
Committee, reported that the committee reviewed and discussed
p roposals presented by Acting Provost Reynolds regarding a
needs assessment design and implementation •
Assessment a nd Development Comaittee cont i nued
It was moved by Ms. Rachael Noreno, seconded by Mr . William
Odykirk, and carried, that Plan B as revised be received by the
Board and that a meeting be arranged with membe r s of the ad hoc
committee . The Assessment and Development Committee will make
a recommendation to the Board in September .
Mr s . Allce Tomboulian, Chai r of tbe Academic Affairs Committee,
re po rted a new process , revi ew of academic personnel actions,
noting trends and monitoring progress in meeting goals in
hiring practices .
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHI PS: (Academic Allair s eo..ittee)
It was moved by MTS . Alice Tomboulian. seconded by
Wrs. Margaret Ann Riecker, and carried, that the following
resolut ion be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That the President is instructed to
prepare specific proposals for Board o f Trustees
acti on that will create two distinguished professor_
s hips at Central Mi c higan University in the names ot
members of the Edwin Towle family . One pro fessorship
will be in Intormation Systems and Analysis and one
in Teacher Education and Professional Development .
Wrs . Alice Tomboulian explained that Acting Provost Reynolds
reported to members of the Faculty-Trustees Liaison Committee
trends ot the 1986-87 budget alloca tion process within the
Dlvision of AcademiC Attairs . Dr . Reynolds also presented an
update on the proposal to expand public radio cover age area by
establishing a IOO ,OOO-watt station in Bay City to cover the
Tri-Cities and part of Michigan's Thumb .
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ORI ENTATION FEE: (Stud ent Affai r s eo..ittee)
It was moved by Dr . Gordon LAmbie, seconded by Ms . Rachael
Moreno, and carried , that the tollowing resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED , That the Orientation Fee assessed for
the summer New Student Orientation Program be increased
to $55 effective September 1986 .
ARCHITECT FOR STUDENT RECRBATION BUILDING: (Student Aftai r s
It was moved by Dr . Go rdon Lambie, seconded by Mr. William
Odykirk , and carri ed , that the followlng resolution be adopted .
WH EREAS , The Board of Trustees has approved planning
tor a Student Recreation Building; and
WHEREAS, Planning is now at the stage at which the
expertise of professional architects is necessary;
WHEREAS, A campus committee has carefully studied the
proposals and backgrounds ot a number of interested
architectual firms and has presented its recommendations
to the admi ni stration; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees approves the
selection of the firm of TMP Associates of Bloomtield
Hills, Michigan, as architect f or the proposed
Student Recreation Building .
President Ellis reported that the UnLversity will move ahead
with planning the Student Recreation Building, but that a
r ecommendation for tinancing has been postponed .
PATRICIA A. NIXON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP : (Student Affa i r s Coa)
It was moved by Dr. Gordon Lambie, seconded by Ms . Rachael
Moreno , and carrLed , tha t the followlng resolution be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That tbe Patricla A. Nixon Memorial
Scholarship is established and that the following
statement is approved for printing in the Bulletin :
Patricia A. N i ~ o o Memorial Scbolarsb i p conti nued
Pa t r icia A. N1. on Ke-or i a l Sc bolar s bip
Established in 1986 in memory of Patricia A. Ni~on,
former music department faculty member . Annual
endowment earning will provide a scholarship for
a music major .
Mr . Charles Ate~ander, Director/Placement and Career Info r ma_
tion Center presented a report to the Student Aftairs
KMI 8UOGST SPENDING AUTIIORITY SXTKNSION: (Pi na nce eo..i ttee)
It was moved by Mr . William Odykirk , seconded by Mrs . Mar garet
Ann Riecker, and carried , that the followi ng resolution be
WHEREAS, The pr oposed 1986- 87 Budget for the Michigan
Molecular Institute requi res adj ustment to accommodate
actual state appropriations for 1986-87; and
such adjustmen t must be appr oved by the Board of
Directors of the Institute; Now be it the r efore
RESOLVED, That the 1986- 87 Budget fo r tbe Michigan
Molecular Institute shall be scheduled for consideration
by the Board ot Trustees at its September
1986 meetinl; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the President is autho r ized to e~pend
such tunds as are necessary to maintain the ope r a tions
of the Michigan Molecular Institute until the
1986-87 Budlet is approved .
UN IVERSI TY BUOCRTS: (Fi nance Coami ttee)
It was moved by Ur . William Odyki r k , seconded by Ms . Rachael
Moreno , and carried, that the fol l owing r esolu t ions be adopted .
• •
Univer sity Budgets continued
Gene ral Fund Budge t , 1986-87
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees adopts the
Gener al Pund Budlet fo r the 1986- 87 fiscal year as
presented . Cont racting aut hority for Maintenance ,
Renov a tion , Refu r bishing and Equipment projects
e~ceeding $50 ,000 is hereby granted as outlined in
Appe ndix A of the Gener a l Pund Budget . The Pr esident
and the President's deSignees are delegated aut ho r ity
to expend fu nds as a pproved in the General Fund Budget
a nd also to transfe r f rom or to accounts in t he
General Fu nd Budget and othe r fu nds of the Unive r sity .
(Copy on file in t he Office o f t he Secr etar y . )
K~t e nd ed Learn i ng Budl et , 1986-87
BE IT RESOLVED, Tha t the proposed 1986- 87 budget fo r
Ex te nded Learning is r eceived . The President and the
Pr esident ' s deSi gnees are authorized through June 30 ,
1987 to expend fu nds in connection with Extended
Learning within the r evenues received from this
operat ion . (Co py on f i le in the Office of the
Sec r etar y . )
Reside nces and Au~ i1i arl Se rv i ces Budge t, 1986-87
BE IT RESOLVED , That t he 1986-87 proposed budget fo r
Residences and Auxiliar y Ser vices is ayproved . The
President and the Pr esident' s designees are autho r ized
tb r ough June 30 , 1987 to e~pend funds in connection
wi t h Residences and Au~ 1 1 i a r y Services within t he
r eve nues rece i ved f r om this operation . Contracting
autho rity tor Mai n te na nce , Renovation , Refurb i sh i ng
and Equ i pment projec t s e xceeding $50 ,000 is he reby
gr a nted as outlined on pages 12 a nd 13 of the Residences
a nd Auxi liary Se r vi ces Budget for 1986-87 .
(Copy on file i n the Oft i ce of the Secretary . )
TUITION AND FBBS. 1986-87 : (finance Co.mit t ee)
It was moved by Mr . William Odykirk, seconded by Mrs. Margaret
Ann Riecker , and carried , that the tollowing resolution be
adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That the schedule at tuition and fees
at the University commencing August 4, 1986, the
beginning at the Pall Semester , tor on-campus and
credit by examination courses is adopted as tol l ows:
lolichigan Resident Undergraduate
Out-ot-State Resident Undergraduate
Gradua te
Rate Per
Semes t e r Hour
66 . 00
144 . 00
Por on-campus classes a non-refundable registration
tee shall also be assessed each semester: $12 . 50 for
students taking five hours or less; $25.00 tor
students taking six hours or more.
.PSIRS EARLY RBTIREMBNT OPTION: (finance Committee)
It was moved by Mr . William Odykirk, seconded by Mrs. Margaret
Ann Riecker, and carried, that the following resolution be
adopted . Par: Kehetian , LaBounty , Lambie, Noreno , Odykirk ,
Riecker, Tomboulian . Against: None . Absent: Denning .
WHEREAS the Central Michigan University employees are
covered for retirement pension purposes under the
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System
Retirement Act being Act 300 of the Public Acts at
1980 as amended and
WHEREAS the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement
System Act was recently amended by Act 91 ot the
Public Acts of 1985, to provide tor tax deferment of
a Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System
member's contributions picked up as provided under
Section 4l4(h) (2) of the United States Inte rnal
Revenue Code and
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• •
MPSBRS Barly Re tirement Option cont i nued
WHEREAS the Central Michigan University employees who
are roembe r s of the Michigan Public School Employees
Retirement System desire to become covered under the
tax deferment provisions as amended and the United
States Internal Revenue Code
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Central
Michigan University Board of Trustees hereby elecL8
to pick up Michigan Public School Employees Retirement
System members' contributions as provided by the
Internal Revenue Code, and that contributions picked
up shall be remitted directly by the Central Michigan
Unive r sity to the Michigan Public School Employees
Reti rement System . Further con tributions remitted
are designated a8 employer contributions for purposes
ot the Retirement System which are being paid by the
Cent ra l Michigan Un iversity in lieu ot the employee
contribution r equirements and the employees will not
be given the option to receive the contributed
amounts directly instead at having them paid to the
pension plan,
BE IT PURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
be filed with the Michigan Public School Employees
Retirement System and the Central Michigan University
Payroll Officer tor purposes of implementing this
action .
ENBRGY CONS BRVATION AND TELEPHONE SYSTEM: (Pinance eo .. lttee )
It was moved by Mr . William Odykirk, seconded by Ms . Rachael
Noreno, and ca rried, that the following resolution be adopted.
WHEREAS, On December 3 , 1982 the Centr al Michigan
University Board of Trustees (the "Board") adopted
resolutions ( the "Resolutions") approving Energy Conservation
Projects a nd a Telephone System Project;
WHEREAS , The desc r iptions and limitations ot costs at
said p rojects were included in administration
proposals (the "Administration Pr oposal s") approved
by and incorporated into the Resolutions; and
Ene r gy Conse r vation a nd Tel epbone Sys t em cont inued
WHEREAS, On June 24, 1983 the Board approved an
amendment to the Energy Project Resolution increasing
the cost of the Energy Conservation Project to
$4 , 200,000; and
WHEREAS , The Vice President for Business and Pinance
has informed the Board that the costs of the
Telephone Project will exceed the costs anticipated
in 1983; and
WHEREAS, The Board issued its $8,980,000 The Central
Michigan University Board ot Trustees Student Pee
Bonds, Series 1983 (the ~Bonds") dated September 1,
1983, for the purpose of tinancing the acquisition,
construction and installation ot the Energy Conservation
Project and the Telephone System; and
WHEREAS, Tbe Vice President to r Business and Pinance
has intormed the Board that there remain $753 ,389 of
the Bond and i nvestment income pr oceeds for expenditures
on the Projects; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary to amend the Resolutions and
Administration Proposals be and hereby are amended as
1 . The total cost of the Telephone System shal l not
exceed $4 , 600,000.
2. The Telephone System Project shall include construction
and remodeling of Telecommunications
space .
3 , All resolutions or parts of resolutions or other
proceedings of the Board in conflict herewith be,
and the same are amended insofar as such conflict
exists .
SENIOR OFfICER COMPENSATION: ( Pinance eo..i ttee)
It was moved by Mr . William Odykirk, seconded by Mrs . Margaret
Ann Riecker, and carried, that the followlng resolution be
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• •
Senio r Ot fice r Co.pcnsatioD continued
BE IT RESOLVED , That the action of the Board at Trustees
on October 4, 1985 stating that , "Resulations implementing
existing policy that Motor Pool vehicles must
be used exclusively to condUct otficial University
business" is repealed and that the tollo.ing policy be
1 . Pe r sons Eligible: Senior Officers , with specific
approval of the Pr esident . This is not an
e ntitlement program .
2 . Type of Car: Choice of two inter mediate to tull
sized models to be selected by the Directors of
Pu r chasing an d Mo t or Pool , (Ful l Sized is not to
be i nterpreted to mean l uzur y . )
3. Acquisition: No r mal bidding process as dictated
by s pecification and Purchasing Office pr ocedures
shall be followed .
4 . Usage Rule~:
a. Busi ness Office form number 16 must be compl
eted and all policies on that form are
applicable .
b . Motor Pool wl 1l assign a vehicle f rom the
fleet to an i ndividual at the pr eva ili ng pe r
mile/per month minimum rates and po l icies in
effect at that time . The minimum charge (12 x
prevailing monthly minimum) is tor 12 ,000
miles .
c . All pe r manent car assig nments are for a
mi nimum of a year in du r ation. Senior
Office rs a re obligated for a minimum of 12 ,000
miles per year combined business/pe rsonal
miles , At the end of the year , should the car
not be d r iven the minimum of 12,000 miles
annually , the Senior Officer is required to
submit a personal check fo r the difference .
The monthly char ge and per mile charge
includes the vehicle, fuel , repairs, oil
changes a nd inSUrance .
Senior Officer Compensation continued
S. The car will be purchased by the MOLar Pool account and
returned there upon completion as noted in ~4 above .
6. All costs are to be paid by the Mot o r Pool and approval
for repairs and/or maintenance require the Motor Pool
manager's approval.
7 . The cost per mile of operation to the individual is the
same as other similar vehicles in the Yotor Pool.
CUrrently that is twenty-seven ($.27) cents per mile.
A Motor Pool utilization log must be submitted to the
Motor Pool monthly accompanied by a check to cover
personal mileage. The Motor Pool deposits the check
into their income account and charges the appropriate
departmental account for tbe business mileage.
8 . Senior Officer cars shall be disposed of in the same
manner as all other Motor Pool vehicles.
9. None of the persons participating in this program may
purchase any vehicle used tn the Senior Officer car
Salaries for Senior Officers were Lncreased by the PresLdent
and approved by the Chair o f the Board as directed in a
resolution adopted at the June 13, 1986 meeting. A list of
Senior Officer salaries fo r 1986-87 follows.
Pr esident
Ellis, Arthur
Vice Pr eside nts
Reynolds, Janice
Tubbs, Jerry R.
H11l, James L.
Pul l Ti-e Regul ar SO
Plachta, Leonard
Henry, Myron
Yantis, John
Grant, Edward
Weatherford, John
Sase Sal a ry
$ 78,750
73 ,700
68 ,000
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Sen ior Of fice r Compe ns ation continued
Repp, Thomas 63,000
Miller, Richard 61,000
Quick , Alan 60,700
Trullinger , Robert S. 60,000
Herron, Russell L. 59,800
Lindley , Jean C. 58,800
Breckon , Donald 58,000
Kent, Mike ~8 ,000
Stoner, Terry 57 ,800
J,lurphy, David E. 57,300
Jennings, Eileen 57,150
Dunham, ". William 56 ,500
/IIacLeod, Jon 56,250
Ru1o ng , Robe r t 53,700
Repp, Susan 53,550
Sen ter , Mary 53 ,500
Pa r t - tL.e Regular 50<
Hanson , Robert D. 1/' 58,950
Reynolds, LeRoy 1/2 58,000
Johnstone, Ronald 7/" 55,850
Ingram, Pranklyn 7/" 53,050
Tipson , L. Baird 7/" 47,550
Cook, Wells 1/' 45,200
Hitch, Elizabeth 1/2 43,000
· Part-time regular SO salaries listed are the base rates for
these employees, not their actual salaries. A half-time SO at
$50,000 , for instance, would be paid $2~ , 000 as an SO _ith the
remainder of his/her salary paid at the halt-time rate of his/
her other assignment .
ACADEMIC FACI LITI ES GRANT: ( Pi nance eo..i t t ee)
It was moved by "'r . William Odykirk, seconded by Mrs . Alice
Tomboulian, and carried, that the rollo_ing resolution be
adopted .
WHEREAS, The Board or Trustees will consider authoriza_
tion lor submission of a grant application to the
U. S. Department of Education, Academic Facilities
Program; and
Acad emic Facil i ties Gra n t conti nued
WHEREAS , The Board of Trus tees r e serves au t hor ity for
grant a ppl icat i on submiss i on invo l ving mo re than
$50 ,000 o f Unive r s ity r esources; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board 01 Tr ustees hereby a uthori
zes the Pr esid ent to sign fo r up to $2~O,OOO of
Uni ve r s ity r e s ources as matching tunds t owa rd t his
U. S. De partment o f Educ atio n , Academic Facilit i es
grant pr opos al .
OFFI CE SYSTEMS LABORATORY AND INFORMATION NBTWORK: (Pi nance
COiinlt t ee )
I t was moved by Mr . Wi l l i am Od yki r k, seconded by Mrs . Ma r gare t
Ann Ri ec ke r , and carried, that the f o llowi ng r e so lution be
adopted .
WHEREAS , The Schoo l of Bus iness Admi nistr ation has need
to upgr a de c ompu t e r a nd o ther oft i ce eq uipment a nd
sottware in the Sc hool ' s Otf i ce Sys t ems La bo r a t o r y
and I nfo r mation Ne t work ; Now be it the refore
RESOLVED , That co n t r acting au t ho r ity be granted to
the Pr esi de n t t or a n amount no t to exceed $150 , 000
t o r eq uipment a nd sot tware t o r the Of fice Systems
Labo rator y and In fo rma tion Network ot the School of
Busi ness Admi ni stration .
REPORT OF I NV ESTM ENT ACTI VITY : (Finance eo..l t tee )
Mr . Wil l iam Odykirk, Chai r o f the Fi nan ce Committee , r e po r ted
that t he commi ttee had r ec e ived a r e po r t of I nves t men t Ac ti vi ty
for May 1986 .
It was moved by Mr s . Ma rga ret Ann Riecke r, seconded by
Ms . Racha el Mo r e no , a nd ca rr ied , t hat personnel recomme ndatio ns
as s ubmitted on pages 1-13 of the a genda be a pproved.
• •
• •
It was moved by Mr s . Margare t Ann Riecke r, seconded by
Mrs . Alice Tombou l ian, and ca rr ied , that grants awa rded during
Ju ne 1986 in the amount of $8 0 ,S4 ~ be accepted .
It was mo ved by Mr s . Marga r e t Ann Ri ec ke r, s eco nded by
Ms . Rac hael Mo r e no, and c arried, that gltts rece ived du r ing Way
1986 in the amount ot $95,941 . 27 be acce pted with apprec iation .
APPROVAL or GRADOAT ION LI ST FOR AOGUST 1986;
It was moved by Mr . William Odykirk, seconded by Mrs . Margare t
Ann Rl ecker, a nd carried, that the graduation list f or Augus t
1986 , upon cer tifi cat ion ot the Registrar a nd acceptance by the
Academic Senate , be approved .
It was moved by ~ r s , Ma r garet Ann Rlec ker , second ed by
Dr . Go rdon Lambie, and carried, that the Boa r d move into closed
sess i on fo r the pur pose of consulting with the Boa r d ' s attorney
r e garding pending l itigation .
Th e open ses s i on r ecessed at 10:52 a .m.
The open session r econvened at 11 : 27 a.m .
The open sessi on adjo urned at 11:29 a .m.
The next Board at Tr us tees mee ting will be Priday , Septembe r 5 ,
1986 .
~ L. He rron
Sec r e tary to the Board of Trus t ees
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Scorecards in the Wild West?
By tobyehatch-Oracle on Jan 22, 2014
Oscar Pardo, a Solutions Consultant for Oracle, works with Federal, State and Local governments helping them to herd their wild KPIs and establish scorecards to meet US requirements from the President. I had the pleasure of interviewing Oscar during a podcast and he gave some sage advice on what to expect when building scorecards. He described how Oracle Scorecard and Strategy Management is just the Sheriff you need to help tame your runaway KPIs, and manage your performance.
Oscar began the interview by defining what public sector organizations are trying to accomplish with their business scorecards. Agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, the Veterans Administration, and Health and Human Services are enormous (the size of some of the largest companies in the world!) and need tools to help them understand where they are performing well, and where they are underperforming. Basically, they are trying to accomplish the same things that private sector companies are striving for. Things like:
• Transparency to their public
• Insight into how well they are running and where they can take actions to improve
• Accountability for their funding. With the close scrutiny of funds and cost cutting in budgets, agencies are more accountable than ever for their funding
• A better grip or control of what is occurring and what actions they can act on
• A way to monitor those actions and make sure they are working
Oscar also mentioned the most challenging aspects of creating scorecards were:
• Developing the right KPIs, and getting consensus. This is like walking around in the Wild West. Everyone wants KPIs for themselves – there is often little organization and few rules around choosing them or deciding how to use them.
• Defining the Key Performance Indicators. This takes a lot of time and effort
• Locating where the information resides. This takes the longest amount of time. Federal Agencies have a harder time of it, because they have a greater volume of data because they are larger organizations. Information resides in many different systems and is measured at different levels.
Interestingly enough, the most challenging aspects were not software related!
So what part does software play in scorecards? According to Oscar, scorecard software acts like a Sheriff would in the Wild West, upholding the laws. Without the Sheriff enforcing the laws, in this case guidelines, executives will ask for more and more KPIs – then the data collection activity, reporting, and subsequent activities will get out of hand. Here is some advice Oscar shared to help:
• Have a single champion, group, or department that is in charge of determining what makes sense to capture and what will have the greatest impact to the organization, because there is a big cost in collecting and maintaining this information. – The champion is like the town Mayor; setting the rules that the Sheriff enforces.
• Develop an Office of Strategic Management (or other performance management governing department) or appoint individuals to appropriately define KPIs and objectives. They can then help the Mayor so KPIs can be implemented quickly and uniformly across the organization.
• Don't wait. Too many times I hear customers say, "Let's wait until next year" or "After the next reorganization or administration". With a strong governing agency that is responsible for scorecards, those excuses are no longer valid. The job of an incoming administration would actually be easier because they have visibility into the organization on Day One.
So what benefits are public sector agencies experiencing with scorecards? Is it worth their while? Oscar told us YES, it is worth their while and here's why:
• Monitoring performance is so much simpler. The Oracle Scorecard and Strategy Management product gets you up and running quickly. You don't have to build it, and it comes with the Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation Suite.
• Scorecards and Business Intelligence naturally go together. Scorecard initiatives work well with a formal Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse in place.
• Mobile scorecard capabilities. Having scorecard information available on your mobile device enables you to take this information with you and act upon it without being tied to your desk or office.
• Build it with market prevalent Scorecard methodologies like Balanced Scorecard or Six Sigma. It has an easy to use interface to help agencies define goals and objectives, then facilitate the building of KPIs to track and meet these goals and objectives – all within the same tool the organization uses to do its BI reporting.
• Informative visualizations like Contribution Wheels, Strategy Trees, Watch lists, Cause and Effect Maps, and Strategy Maps are available automatically.
Oscar told us that Oracle made a great decision in making Oracle Scorecard and Strategy Management part of the BI Foundation which marries technology with the scorecard methodology (the Sheriff). Add the Mayor and other constituents to work with Oracle Scorecard and Strategy Management, and you too can tame YOUR Wild West.
To listen to the entire podcast, click here.
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Educational Services is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all instructional services and programs. Included is the responsibility for the implementation of K-12 academic content standards and the measurement of student achievement of the standards.
Transitional Kindergarten
In August, 2012, Woodland Joint Unified School District began offering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to eligible children. TK offers a developmentally age appropriate curriculum for our youngest students in the district and builds a strong foundation for school success. Children who will have their fifth birthday between September 2 and December 2 are eligible. Click here for more information. FACT Sheet
WJUSD State Seal of Biliteracy
The Governing Board desires to publicly recognize students who have demonstrated proficiency in one or more world languages in addition to English in order to ensure broader intercultural understanding and career opportunities. The district shall present the State Seal of Biliteracy to each graduating high school student who has attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. (Education Code 51460-51464).
The district shall affix the seal of biliteracy to the diploma in recognition of the student's accomplishments and this achievement shall be noted on the student's transcript. At the discretion of the school principal, students may wear a medallion and/or sash during graduation ceremony depicting their exemplary accomplishments in biliteracy.
For more information, see criteria attached and contact your site counselor or EL specialist to complete an intent form.
School Loop District Wide
The Woodland Joint Unified School District has adopted School Loop in an effort to increase school to home communication and provide increased educational support for students. School Loop is a web based communication network that will open access to school and classroom information, which is necessary to support and increase student achievement district-wide.
In School Loop teachers are able to: communicate with parents and students via a teacher School Loop website and Loop Mail, post homework and classroom assignments, maintain a calendar of events particular to a teacher and/or course, store digital resources for parents and students, and utilize the School Loop gradebook. Parents are able to visit School Loop and monitor: student progress, school news and events, classroom news and events, access homework and classroom assignments, and communicate with all site staff.


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I am writing as a longtime resident of Truckee and friend of David Gravell who is running for the Board of the Truckee Tahoe Public Utilities District. I have known Dave Gravell since 1979 when we started law school together.
I have known him personally and worked with him as well. Over the years I have learned that he is a person of honesty and integrity besides being intelligent and caring. I cannot think of a more qualified or better person to serve on the Board of Directors of the Public Utility District here in Truckee.
He is someone who understands the responsibilities of the position and is not afraid to take them on. I strongly support him in this endeavor. I urge everyone else to do the same and vote for David Gravell.
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Kevan, of Cromwell, and Cortney Parker, of Shawnee, announce the birth of a son, Maddox Kevan Parker.
He was born Nov 4, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 ¾ inches long.
He is the grandson of Ricci and Pam Smith of Shawnee.
He is the brother of Ricci Marie Parker, age 7.
Maddox was named for his great-grandparents, Miller and Jean Maddox.
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Sunday, 10/10/2010
1stBank Center, Broomfield, CO
Set 1: CDTChalk Dust Torture, Ocelot, It's Ice > Bouncin'Bouncing Around the Room, Funky Bitch, BagAC/DC Bag > NICU > MomaThe Moma Dance > Horn, Stash, GolgiGolgi Apparatus
Set 2: Mike'sMike's Song > Simple > Ghost > WeekapaugWeekapaug Groove, Fee[1] > MakisupaMakisupa Policeman[2], My Problem Right There[3] > MakisupaMakisupa Policeman -> SlaveSlave to the Traffic Light, Strange Design > Julius
Encore: Loving Cup
[1] Trey sang verses through megaphone.
[2] "Woke up this morning alien on my face, woke up in the afternoon and I turned up the bass" lyrics. Bass solo from Mike.
[3] Debut.
· David Bowie tease in Ghost
Noteworthy Jams: Fee
Average Song Gap: 6.86
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: Ghost featured a Bowie tease from Fish. Trey sang the verses of Fee through a megaphone. Before Fee, Trey waved the megaphone around. He also waved it around during Fee's coda and used it to create feedback during the first Makisupa. Makisupa included the lyrics "Woke up this morning alien on my face, woke up in the afternoon and I turned up the bass" and a subsequent bass solo from Mike. This show featured the debut of My Problem Right There.
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Song Distribution:
2 The Story of the Ghost
2 Stash
2 Rift
2 A Picture of Nectar
2 Junta
2 The White Tape
1 Joy
1 Hoist
1 Lawn Boy
1 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
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This show was part of the "2010 Fall Tour."
Nice crowd, nice venue, everyone very happy.
Sat 20 feet center with my buddy, his first Phish show. Keeps asking me "does this glowstick thing ever end".
Energy was the vibe here - kick ass opener. Moma dance was nuts.
Set 2 fun fun fun reminded me of Jb2 - happy to hear Makisupa - slave raged - all in all powerpunches - great party opener.
Sad to leave CO - decided to go hiking 10.11 - should have gone - getting ready for NH, then NJ - woo hoo!
Was happy to get a Mike's Song set 2 opener...doesn't happen much these days. Unfortunately it doesn't go into a bigger jam that I was hoping for, but it does pack a punch. Simple was short, would have loved for that to go on longer. Oh well, the Ghost has a pretty nice funk jam. To me it sounds like there is a Mind Left Body tease in it, never have seen any mention o that anywhere. Fee outro segued nicely into Makisupa Policeman. I thought the new song My Problem Right There was kinda goofy and fun. Then segue out of the Makisupa Reprise into Slave is nice, and the Slave is a good 3.0 version.
Overall a fun show in a small arena. Would love to go back if they return.
I saw them at ACL Friday night and back in June up in Hartford and Saratoga, but won't get to see them again for a while. Unless they get their butts back to Texas!


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UPDATE: "The Flash" Hasn't Cast Savitar, Says Berlanti
TV, Comic Books
Kevin J. Anderson's latest novel, Enemies & Allies, will be released tomorrow by William Morrow/HarperCollins. The prose novel is set in the 1950s and tells of the first meeting between Batman and Superman. As detailed by the publisher: "As America and the Soviet Union race to build their nuclear stockpiles, two extraordinary heroes must form an uneasy alliance. These studies in opposites—shadow and light—must overcome their distrust of each other to battle evil and injustice." The publisher's website offers consumers a chance to watch a brief video interview with Anderson, as well as a chance to browse inside the book. As detailed by the publisher: "Kevin J. Anderson is the author of the internationally bestselling and award-winning Dune prequels (coauthored with Brian Herbert), and has carved an indisputable niche with science fiction epics, including his own successful Saga of Seven Suns series and The Last Days of Krypton." In addition to discussing this new novel in this email interview, I also found out about his upcoming epic nautical fantasy series (part novel/part musical CD), Terra Incognita. My thanks to Anderson for his time.
Tim O'Shea: How much did you try to draw from the real world politics of the 1950s in writing Enemies and Allies?
Kevin J. Anderson: I wanted to capture a vivid setting for the novel, to make the backdrop of the 1950s an integral part to the story. I did add certain real-word political events into the story, but I was more concerned with setting the stage than giving a history lesson. After all, we didn't really have a Superman and a Batman in our version of the world, so the newspaper headlines would have to be different.


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One of the many funny things about Sen. Ted Cruz is that he can be linked in two different ways to the possible demise of his Republican Party — one as a prophet of doom, and the other as a cause of it.
Allow me to explain.
The first time I had cause to pay attention to Cruz was shortly after last year's elections, when he said this:


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About the Book
Edited by Rebecca Skloot, award-winning science writer and New York Times bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and her father, Floyd Skloot, an award-winning poet and writer, and past contributor to the series, The Best American Science Writing 2011 collects into one volume the most crucial, thought-provoking, and engaging science writing of the year. Culled from a wide variety of publications, these selections of outstanding journalism cover the full spectrum of scientific inquiry, providing a comprehensive overview of the most compelling, relevant, and exciting developments in the world of science. Provocative and engaging, The Best American Science Writing 2011 reveals just how far science has brought us—and where it is headed next.
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"The perfect gateway to the wider world of modern science in all its variety and wonder. The writing is engaging and perfectly suited to readers of any interest level.... The Best American Science Writing 2011 provides a brilliantly brief glimpse into that fascinating world." — San Francisco Book Review
"By drawing from a wide variety of sources, mainstream (The New York Times, Playboy, Vanity Fair) and niche (Discover, Columbia Journalism Review, and science blogs), the [2011] anthology both provokes and inspires." — Publishers Weekly
"The list of impressive guest editors over the years—including Oliver Sacks, James Gleick, Atul Gawande and Jerome Groopman—is joined this year by a father and daughter... Rebecca Skloot (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks) teams with her father Floyd, a past contributor to the series…Literate, nontechnical popular science." — Kirkus Reviews
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- Imprint: Ecco
- On Sale: 09/27/2011
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- Pages: 352
- List Price: 14.99 USD
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Diabetes mellitus is the pandemic of the new millennium. Wake Forest Baptist Health is committed to providing the best in clinical care and treatment for patients with diabetes. Research into the causes of diabetes is a major strength and area of emphasis at Wake Forest Baptist.
In early 2012, Wake Forest Baptist Health opened its Joslin Diabetes Center, a service of NC Baptist Hospital. It is one of 38 centers in the country. The Joslin Diabetes Center is an international leader in diabetes research, care and education and has been affiliated with Harvard Medical School since its founding in 1898.
Our goal is to help patients better manage diabetes (all types) and prevent the associated complications from the disease. Our multi-disciplinary team works to help patients get the care they need in one, easily accessible location.
And as an academic medical center, our patients get the benefit of research conducted here at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Ongoing diabetes research projects cover the spectrum – from focused laboratory studies aimed at understanding the molecular mechanisms that lead to diabetes – to population-based studies with the purpose of developing better methods for treatment and prevention of diabetes mellitus and the complications of diabetes.
Diabetes-related studies account for more than $38.2 million of research at the Medical Center.
The medical school has special strengths in several areas of diabetes research. Of note are studies of the genetic contributors to diabetes and diabetic complications, such as cardiovascular disease and nephropathy. Genetic research in minority populations is also a special area of emphasis.
In addition, WFBH is a major participant in NIH-sponsored clinical trials targeting diabetes prevention and prevention of cardiovascular disease and other complications in people with diabetes. There are numerous researchers investigating the influence of lipids, hormones, and blood pressure on the metabolic components of diabetes such as insulin resistance. In addition, we are a leader in stem cell research aimed at developing pancreatic ß-cells for the production of insulin.
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The Salmon river remains blocked by an ice jam in Malone. Enough of the ice is melting to cause additional flooding on lower Park Street.
The river has taken over a Malone residential neighborhood, forcing about a dozen homes to be evacuated. Six of those have water on the first floor.
Officials are now worried about contamination. Oil leaking from homes is visible in the water.
Officials also said homes on Park Street have there own septic tanks, so sewage is likely also leaking into the river.
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has been on site.
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7.2-1 Constancy of Accusation
Revised to May 20, 2011
The complainant testified here in court before you. You may use (his/her) testimony as evidence and proof of the facts asserted in that testimony and give it the weight you find is reasonable.
The state offered evidence of out-of-court statements made by the complainant to other persons that the defendant sexually assaulted (him/her). Those persons to whom the state alleges that (he/she) made such statements are: <identify the witnesses>. Under our law, the testimony of these witnesses was limited in its scope to the fact and timing of the complainant's complaint, the time and place of the alleged sexual assault(s) and the identity of the alleged perpetrator. Each of these people testified as to the statements the complainant made to each of them regarding the defendant sexually assaulting (him/her).
This evidence is to be considered by you only in determining the weight and credibility you will give the complainant's testimony as it pertains to the charge(s) of sexual assault.1 This evidence of out-of-court statements by the complainant of a sexual assault against (him/her) by the defendant is not to be considered by you to prove the truth of the matter asserted in those out-of-court statements.
In determining whether or not these out-of-court statements corroborate the complainant's testimony in court, you should consider all of the circumstances under which they were made and to whom and whether the statements made to these persons were or were not consistent with the complainant's testimony in court.
If you find any delay in (his/her) reporting the alleged incidents, you may consider such delay and any reasons which you may find for such delay in evaluating (his/her) testimony given in court.
the extent you find that what (he/she) has said outside the courtroom is
consistent with (his/her) testimony in court, you may find (his/her) testimony
in court to be corroborated or supported with respect to the fact and timing of (his/her) complaint, the time and place of the alleged sexual assault(s) and the identity of the alleged perpetrator. To the extent you find that what
(he/she) has said outside the courtroom is inconsistent with (his/her) testimony
in court, you may consider the degree of inconsistency which you find, and you
may consider the reasons which you may find for the inconsistency, in evaluating
(his/her) testimony given in court.
1 "[T]he trial court should consider informing the jury expressly that this evidence may corroborate the complainant's testimony only with respect to a charge of sexual assault." (Emphasis in original.) See State v. Farmer, 108 Conn. App. 82, 88, cert. denied, 288 Conn. 914 (2008).
See Code of Evidence, § 6-11 (c); State v. Samuels, 273 Conn. 541, 546-56 (2005); State v. Troupe, 237 Conn. 284 (1996). "[A] person to whom a sexual assault victim has reported the assault may testify only with respect to the fact and timing of the victim's complaint; any testimony by the witness regarding the details surrounding the assault must be strictly limited to those necessary to associate the victim's complaint with the pending charge, including, for example, the time and place of the attack or the identity of the alleged perpetrator." Id., 304. See State v. McKenzie-Adams, 281 Conn. 486, 533-44 (2007) (reviewing the history and purpose of the constancy of accusation doctrine).
A limiting instruction may be given at the time a constancy of accusation witness testifies. See, e.g., State v. Martin V., 102 Conn. App. 381, 393 n.11, cert. denied, 284 Conn. 911 (2007).


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WATCH: The Vamps Send a Birthday Surprise to Demi Lovato!
Posted August 20th, 2014 @ 4:14pm
The Vamps teamed up with Demi Lovato - who turns 22 today! - in their track 'Somebody To You.' So, naturally, they couldn't help but send Demi some birthday love when they stopped by iHeartRadio today!
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Members of the Stark County Democratic Central Committee will gather within hours to choose a new county sheriff.
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 4705 Fairhaven Ave. NW and is open to the public.
We'll have on-scene updates at www.CantonRep.com or follow our reporters Kelli Young @kyoungREP and Matt Rink @mrinkREP on Twitter.
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I made this salad for lunch today and I suppose it would have gotten me off to a good start on losing 4-5 ounces before getting on the dreaded scale tomorrow, but someone left an open bag of peanut M&M's on the kitchen counter and ...well.... you probably can figure out the rest.
Chicken and Wild Rice Salad (adapted from Cooking Light)
1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 TBSP red onion, minced
1/4 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
Combine broth and rice in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat and drain if there is any remaining liquid.
Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl and toss with the dressing below or use a light balsamic vinegar dressing if you prefer.
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 TBSP canola oil
Combine first five ingredients in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil until well blended.


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PEBBLE BEACH -- Hunter Mahan seemed like the most likely candidate to take down leader Jimmy Walker on Sunday at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
But it was Dustin Johnson and unknown Jim Renner who made the most noise late in the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Mahan made a move after starting the day six strokes back, but his putting betrayed him on a damp and breezy day.
Mahan, seeking his first win since the WGC Accenture Match Play in February 2012, shot a second consecutive 72 for a total of 7-under 280 -- four shots behind the winner, Walker.
With Walker faltering late, the door was left open for veterans such as Johnson and Phil Mickelson. None could step through. Mickelson stumbled, in fact, shooting a 2-over 74 and finishing tied for 19th.
Johnson, who had the best round of the day with a 6-under 66, and Renner tied for second at 10-under 277, a shot behind Walker.
Johnson said he was "very pleased" with his round, in which he had nine birdies. He had a good run at an eagle on the par-5 18th before tapping in for birdie.
He hurt his chances on the par 3s, with bogeys on Nos. 5, 7 and 12.
"I played really well today," Johnson, a two-time AT&T champion, said. "It was tough out there. I hit a lot of great shots. I made a few bogeys and missed a short one on 14 for a birdie, but other than that I played great."
In solid form, Johnson has three top 10s in three starts this season, including a victory in the WGC-HSBC Champions and a tie for sixth at the Tournament of Champions.
Moreover, Johnson got to play this week with his future father-in-law, hockey great Wayne Gretzky, in the pro-am. Johnson is engaged with Gretzky's daughter, Paulina.
"The Great One" and Johnson finished tied for eighth at 24-under.
"I just enjoy this event, especially if you have a good group," Johnson said. "I've always had good partners. I played with Wayne the last two years, and before that with Jerry Rice. ... If you enjoy the people you're out with here, even if you're out here for a long time, it's not too bad."
Gretzky, likewise, enjoyed competing alongside Johnson. He was impressed with Johnson's play in tough conditions, for sure.
"Oh, forget it," Gretzky said. "Look at the weather and the conditions and how he played, it was so unique."
Renner, 30, after making the cut for the first time on tour since 2011, had a stellar 31 on the back nine. Renner missed the cut in his first four starts this season and did not play on tour in 2012 or 2013. He said he wasn't nervous on the big stage.
Renner drove the ball well, a must at Pebble Beach.
"Yeah, I had it going on that back nine," Renner said. "It was nice to get it going and make a couple putts. I hit a lot of quality shots, but it was nice to also roll them in."
He described his surprising runner-up finish as "pretty big. I had been struggling a little bit, and I really felt like I had it dialed in last week."
What part of his game needed the most work?
"Well, where do I start," he said. "I changed all my shafts in my irons and my woods, so there you go."
Mahan may have worn the biggest scowl in the end.
He appeared poised for something special after a birdie on the 12th hole to improve to 8-under. Then he bogeyed the par-3 17th hole after pushing his tee shot into the right rough into the wind. Then Mahan found the rough twice on 18 before leaving a birdie putt an inch short.
It was that kind of a day for Mahan, who struggled on the greens. He left the course without a comment.
He seems to be knocking on the door each week. Mahan led the RBC Canadian Open in July 2013 after two rounds but withdrew after his wife, Kandi, went into labor. Last week, Mahan finished fourth after a final-round 68 at the Phoenix Open.
Mickelson, making his 20th consecutive appearance in the tournament, likewise was betrayed by his putter. After opening the day eight back, he failed to ignite the large gallery shadowing his every move.
"This is the worst putting week I've had in a year and a half," Mickelson said. "And I'll get that fixed, because I've been putting terrific for the last year and a half. But this was a horrible performance on the greens."
Mickelson was, however, pleased with his ball striking and said he enjoyed playing Pebble Beach in "these conditions."


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A telephone solicitation now underway seeks donations for the Fraternal Order of Police.
Terrebonne Sheriff Jerry Larpenter wants residents to know that he doesn't endorse the effort, and the money doesn't go to his agency.
Officials with the local Fraternal Order of Police lodge declined comment.
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