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Facility Services Handbook
Services Available and How to Obtain Them
|Facility Services
|Telephone Numbers
|Planning, Design, & Construction
after 5:00 p.m. call Control Center 968-9265
|Control Center
|Energy Management
|Service Request (Work Order)
|Other Important Numbers
|Telephone Problems, Service
|University Police
|Texan Card Office
Facility Services –
The office of Facility Services is located in Building # 671.It is located between the Physical Plant and the Bandstand. Administration and Planning is responsible for the overall administration of all phases of facilities, including fiscal and technical management of other departments, preparation of plans and specifications for minor construction projects and repairs/rehabilitation projects, coordination of major construction projects, Campus Master Planning and utilities management.
It is important that Facility Services be advised of any planned alterations or additions to any structure or grounds area. This is required in order for us to have knowledge of the exact condition of Tarleton's facilities at all times.
Installation of Equipment
Certain items, such as departmental laboratory and office equipment, although purchased through the university's Purchasing Department, may require the coordination of purchase and installation through the department of Facility Services. Requisitions for equipment requiring utilities should be coordinated with Facility Services prior to rental or purchase. Purchase of office furniture does not require coordination with Facility Services unless assistance in moving and / or assembly will be required.
Plans for the procurement of computer, electronic, or other sensitive equipment should be discussed with Facility Services because many building air conditioning systems and electrical circuits cannot accommodate additional equipment without extensive utility modifications. Constant temperature and humidity control for scientific equipment may not be able to be maintained unless building air conditioning systems are modified.
Prior to making application for a grant or project, the utility requirements for equipment and/or environmental requirements should be considered. Facility Services personnel should be contacted in order to evaluate and accommodate your needs.
In - House Construction
Administration and Planning coordinates all Major Capital Improvements that require outside consultants and/or contractors. All construction performed by Facility Services with its own forces is inspected for compliance with plans, specifications, as well as workmanship.
Job Order Contract Construction- Facility Services utilizes a job order contractor to help expedite Capital Improvement Projects. The cost for projects done by the contract is higher than in - house construction, but can usually be completed in a much shorter time frame.
Request for Construction
Most Capital Improvements to the TSU Campus are funded through PUF (Permanent University Funds) which are allocated to Tarleton by the A&M System. Each year the Building Committee meets to review all requests received for rehabilitation and renovations. These requests are generally sent through the appropriate Vice President, who prioritizes the requests, then forwards them to the Building Committee. Personnel are allowed to present their needs to the committee if they so desire. A vote is then taken on the projects, the list prioritized and presented to the President of the University.
The amount of funds available for the next fiscal year will be the determining factor in the final selection of requests. The President either approves or makes changes to the list as he desires. These projects are then added to the capital budget request (Schedule F-3), the work is then scheduled and completed as resources permit.
For information on Building Committee procedures or construction estimates you may contact the Office of Facility Services, x9065, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Project Request Form is found on the Facility Services main web page. Fill out this form and return to Box T-0250.
Building Maintenance
The Physical Plant is located on the North West corner of the campus by the "Smoke Stack". The Physical Plant houses the departments of Transportation, Grounds, Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing Maintenance, and HVAC / Control Systems Maintenance.
Request for Services
Departmental service requests should be made through our web based program. This form may be accessed by going to the Service Request (work order) page. A "Work Request" may originate from anyone on campus; however, all forms should be approved by the budgetary authority in each department.
Four links are present on this page- middle top of page.
TSU Main Campus- Properties on the Main TSU Campus
Agricultural Center- Properties at the TSU Farm
Satellite Campuses- Properties such as Thurber and Med Tech
Hunewell Ranch- Hunewell Ranch and Observatory
Click on the location link from which your service request needs to be entered.
Fill out all required fields:
Requestor Name
Phone Number
Requestor email
Building Name
Account/Description of Work
Helpful, but not required fields:
Floor Code
Repair Center
After you hit submit, your email address will let the system generate emails to you at all four stages of status changes.
- Request submitted
- Release to shops
- Finished by shops
- Finalization for billing or departmental transfers
Space Alterations
Request for space alterations or modifications must be routed to the Associate Vice President for Facility Services through the Department Head, Director and/or Dean for approval and source of funding. The Project Request Form is available on the main Facility Services web page. Fill out this form and return to Facility Services Box T-0520.
Building Maintenance may be contacted at x9963
Emergency Service may be obtained by calling Building Maintenance at x9267 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During off hours calls should be made to the Control Center at x9265. Your calls will be answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Control Center operator will direct your request to the appropriate Facilities Services Department.
Priority of Work
Work Requests are assigned a priority level of 1, 2, 3, or 4 when received. Generally, most routine work is assigned a priority 3. This indicates that work must be completed by a specified date. Priority 1 is assigned to emergency work only. This indicates that a Tarleton Facility is in danger of damage. A priority level 2 indicates that work must be completed quickly to avoid possible damage to a Facility. Priority level 3 indicates work to be completed within 10 days. Level 4 is deferred maintenance which is added to the "deferred maintenance" list of projects due to funding not being available to perform the work.
Routine failures of small items are normal occurrences and should be reported to Maintenance. Examples of routine failures are defective light bulbs or fluorescent tubes, broken windowpanes, broken classroom chairs and desks, etc. These should be reported using the "Work Request" form unless it is an emergency. Be sure to give the exact location and provide as much detail as possible.
Services are normally limited to facilities on the main campus and certain nearby areas; however, departmental services may be obtained for other university areas on request. Labor, materials and/or equipment are not to be used for private or personal benefit either on or off campus.
Facility Maintenance contracts service for all elevators on campus including inspections, maintenance and service items such as electrical repairs and call outs required due to power failures, vandalism, fire, storm damage, etc. The University must pay for services or major repair work over and above the base contract. All such contracted services must be approved by the Associate Vice President for Facility Services.
Routine problems experienced with elevators in any building should be reported to Maintenance immediately by calling x9267. All reports of elevator problems should include the Building name, location or description of the elevator and the nature of the problem. All elevators are equipped with a contact button which goes directly to the Control Center, and is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Keys and Locks
The security of all buildings and rooms on campus is the joint responsibility of those personnel issued keys as well as Facility Services and the University Police. A "Key Request" form should be issued to Maintenance for all new key requests. The requesting department will be notified when the work is completed. Keys may be picked up at the Physical Plant from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Keys must be picked by the person being issued the key and they will be required to sign for the key. If for any reason a person should leave the employment of the University, all keys will be required to be turned in to Maintenance prior to the last day of employment. No keys will be duplicated or locks changed without permission from the "responsible person" and Facility Services. Request for lock or key service must be made in writing and provide the following information:
- Complete description of work requested (i.e., what, when, where and why)
- Quantity of keys required
- Departmental budget to be charged
- Signature of Head of Department or "responsible person"
The Custodial Department is responsible for unlocking entrance doors and classroom doors to academic and administrative buildings by 7:30 a.m. on normal business days. Custodial employees will not unlock any other doors for any reason without permission from their supervisor. However, the employee may assist gaining access by calling the Control Center for a Police Officer.
If a door must be unlocked due to an emergency, please contact Police at 9002 during normal working hours or the Control Center at x 9265 during off hours.
Electrical Requirements
In the selection of equipment for Offices, Laboratories, etc. the following principles concerning electrical characteristics should be observed. Maintenance will offer this assistance when requested.
- All standard 120-volt, single-phase circuits are limited to 20 ampere capacity. Normally several receptacles are on a circuit; therefore, when selecting additional equipment, the circuitry must be considered.
- Equipment that requires more than 20 amps must be single-phase or three-phase 208, 230 or 480 volts. Not all of these voltages are available in all buildings. Maintenance should be contacted to determine the appropriate phase and power for each building.
In the selection of equipment requiring less than 20 amps at 120 volts, where possible, the highest available voltage in the area should be used. Any circuit changes, receptacle relocation, or other electrical system modifications required to connect office, laboratory, or special equipment must be paid for by the requesting department.
Fire Extinguishers
The purchase and maintenance of all Fire Extinguishers, including hangers, is the responsibility of Maintenance. Placement, testing, inspection and servicing of all fire extinguishers and fire control devices will be done routinely by Maintenance. Training on the use of fire extinguishers is provided free on a yearly basis to all faculty, staff and students. If you notice any missing fire extinguishers, please inform the Control Center at X9265!
Grounds is a division of the Maintenance Department. It provides the university with the beautiful landscape we all enjoy. Landscaping projects of both a permanent and seasonal nature, walks and roadways and maintenance and renovation of the university's irrigation system are done by Grounds crews.
To request landscaping a "Work Request" must be issued to Maintenance and the account number to be charged must be included. To report routine grounds maintenance needs call Grounds at x9963. All work on Auxiliary Service areas must be done by Work Request with the account number to be charged. Housing provides maintenance on all grounds associated with the Housing Areas.
Building Inspections
Facility Services personnel conduct inspections of all campus buildings and facilities on a continuous schedule to determine major and minor items of maintenance and/or compliance with applicable standards. Deficiencies which are the responsibility of Facility Services are corrected routinely. Responsible administrators are encouraged to report problems to Maintenance by work requests. Departments will be advised of items needing correction which become departmental responsibilities.
Furniture Maintenance
To the extent possible, regular classroom furniture is maintained by Facility Services. Office furniture and furniture used in research departments are the property of the department and should be maintained on a departmental basis. Repairs for office furniture or furniture used in research may be repaired by sending a work request with the paying account number to Maintenance.
Maintenance painting is a service provided by Facility Services/Maintenance and is performed on a scheduled basis generally following a seven-year cycle. Other painting may be performed as a departmental service chargeable to the requesting departments operating budget. Request for painting should be directed to Maintenance using the Work Request form. Paint colors may be selected from a set of standard colors. Special colors are available at additional charges and require authorization by the Building Manager.
The Transportation Department is located in Maintenance, Physical Plant. Certain procedures must be followed to obtain the vehicles for rental. Please fill out a Transportation Request Form, a Compensation Insurance Form for TSU employee signed by the driver(s), and fax all to X9270. For information and availability please call the Transportation desk at x9270.
Control Center - Energy & Utility Operations
The Control Center is located next to the Student Development Center on Vanderbilt Street. The Control Center provides 24 hour utility and emergency service to the campus community. The procurement and administration for electricity, natural gas, water and heating fuel is managed through this office. All energy management records, statistics, reports and administrative functions are conducted through this office.
Request for Heating and Cooling
Temperature control and scheduling systems are set to provide properly conditioned air from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in all academic and office buildings on campus. Requirements for conditioned rooms/buildings, after normal duty hours should be requested through the use of a "Work Request" form. The request should state the exact location of the need and the hours requested. Faculty and Staff may call x9265 to request up to 3 hours of additional air conditioning or heating if not scheduled in advance.
Energy Conservation
Due to the large usage of utilities and because of significant rate increases in recent years, energy conservation has become a vital concern. Energy management is the most effective method available to minimize the continually rising cost of energy consumed in buildings. By applying effective energy management practices, energy waste can be eliminated.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning uses a large amount of energy at TSU. Several years ago, the University adopted an energy policy. Energy management measures are as follows:
- Building indoor temperatures will be maintained between 72 and 78.
- Use of personal fans and electric heaters are forbidden.
- All exterior doors and windows should remain closed to prevent the infiltration of outside air.
- Closing blinds or curtains will help maintain comfortable conditions by forming barriers against the outside environment.
- Turn off computers or monitor, lights, and other energy consuming equipment when you leave or when equipment is no longer in use.
All faculty and staff are encouraged to support energy conservation with the following measures:
- Instructors should see that lights are turned off in their classroom after the end of class unless another class is scheduled in the room shortly.
- Make sure all water is turned off after each use. Report all leaks to Building Maintenance at x9267 or Control Center after hours at x9265.
- Radios, tape recorders, coffeepots and other personal comfort items should be kept to a minimum. The use of Hot Plates may constitute a fire hazard and use is forbidden.
Each department is asked to analyze its individual energy consumption for possible economies. If work is being done after hours, turn off all lights and other energy consuming equipment and secure the building when leaving.
Environmental Services
The division of Custodial Services' primary responsibility is to provide a clean working environment for students, staff, faculty and visitors to the Tarleton State University campus. Custodial services personnel perform routine cleaning from 4:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Although there is no routine cleaning performed on weekends or holidays, requests for janitorial services for special events may be handled through written work requests. The work request should be submitted at least one week prior to the scheduled event. These requests are billed on an overtime basis at the originating departments expense. Charges of this nature will be paid by departmental transfers.
Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to cooperate in maintaining building cleanliness and we strongly urge our patrons to participate in the following:
- Dispose of trash, waste and recycled products in containers provided in offices and common areas.
- Call the Custodial main office to report spills or leaks. (We ask that the reporting individual cover the area with paper towels to absorb the spill and to identify these areas to fellow employees to avoid any subsequent safety issues.)
- Blood spills and human waste incidents should be reported to Environmental Services immediately. Do not attempt to clean these areas, but notify fellow employees to avoid any subsequent safety issues.
- Clear desks, shelving, tables, countertops and window areas of all objects to insure thorough cleaning.
- Do not use floor areas for storage for items such as paper products, equipment or personal items.
- Do not use trash cans as a storage area for papers, folders or umbrellas. Identify boxes and papers that are to be discarded.
- Please remember, Custodial personnel are not permitted to perform personal or unauthorized services such as running errands, making coffee, delivery services, etc.
Tables and Chairs
Facility Services/Custodial has a limited number of folding tables and chairs for use by departments and organizations are available on a "first come, first serve" basis. There is a $2.50 per table and $1.00 per chair rental fee, in addition to delivery and/or set-up charge if the division moves tables and chairs. No delivery charge is incurred if the requesting department or organization picks up tables and chairs. The requesting department will cover damage to or loss of tables and/or chairs.
The President, or his designee, prior to submitting a request to Environmental Services must approve off-campus usage of tables and chairs.
Furniture and Equipment Moving
Custodial services provides moving crews for departmental moves of office furniture and equipment. Charges may be assessed and are to be paid by the requesting department. Moves involving specialized equipment or a move of magnitude may be contracted to commercial movers at the requesting departments expense.
In occupying a new or renovated building, the move may be performed by a commercial mover, however Facility Services/Custodial will provide coordination and general supervision. The moving department is responsible for securing boxes, packing and identifying items to be moved and for providing specific supervision over specialized equipment.
Pest Control
For all indoor pest problems, please complete an Environmental Services work order indicating the building and room number and describing the pest problem (ants, wasps, mice, etc.). Fax the completed work order to 9270. ES office personnel will schedule a licensed pest control applicator at no charge to the requesting department.
Custodial work orders can be accessed from the Facility Services home page, under the "Service Request (work order) button located on the left side of the page, or go directly to the work order request page.
For problems involving outdoor pests contact Grounds at 9267.
Custodial Services manages the recycling program on the Tarleton State University campus. The recycling program currently collects and recycles aluminum cans, cardboard products, catalogs, envelopes, file folders (no plastic), magazines, newspapers, office paper, computer paper and fax paper, paper ream wrappers (no plastic wrappers), and plastic soft drink and water bottles and all types of metals through its recycling center located at the university farm. Individual drop offs of mass recycling products, in addition to automotive batteries, scrap metal, hot water heaters, cook stoves, washing machines, dryers and refrigerators (with Freon removed), is encouraged. To schedule a drop off call the Tarleton Recycling Center at 968-8059 or Custodial main number at 968-9260.
All university buildings are provided with aluminum can and paper product recycling collection bins. In addition, all students and employees on the Tarleton campus are urged to use desk side recycling boxes. All recycling collection bins and desk side boxes are emptied on a weekly basis. To obtain a desk side recycling box contact Custodial Services at 968-9260.
Cardboard products are collected on a daily basis from loading docks or trash collection sites. If you do not have access to a dock or collection site call Custodial Services at 9260 to arrange a pick-up. Cardboard boxes should be cleared of all packing material prior to pick-up.
Refuse / Solid Waste Disposal
Regular daily solid waste pick-ups are scheduled for the Tarleton campus. Special pick-ups may be arranged by calling 9260. Please allow sufficient lead-time to allow for scheduling of special and week-end pick-ups.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste disposal is subject to federal and State regulations. Hazardous waste should not be placed in the dumpster units provided for normal, day to day refuse. For appropriate coordination and disposition of Hazardous waste please contact the Office of Risk Management & Compliance at extension 9237.
Other Services Available
Animals on Campus
Cats and Dogs, except guide animals, are not allowed on campus for sanitary reasons and because of possible danger to others on campus. Special exceptions may be made by the Chancellor of the A&M System or his designated representative. Stray cats and dogs are picked up by the City of Stephenville from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact the University Police at extension 9002 or the Control Center at extension 9265 to report stray animals.
Bicycle racks are located throughout the campus for the convenience of bicycle riders. Locking bicycles inside building hallways, porches and entrance ways could block exits during fires or other emergency situations and is prohibited. Bicycles are not to be chained or fastened to light poles, trees, shrubbery, stair rails, etc. Bicycles fastened in a prohibited location may be confiscated by the University Police Department.
Fire Emergency System
All university buildings are equipped with a fire/emergency alarm system. Any sounding of the alarms should be considered a real emergency and all personnel should immediately vacate the building. The alarm systems will be cut off by an authorized person after the building has been thoroughly checked.
Establishing and maintaining an effective environmental health and safety program is the primary role of the Safety Office located in the Central Plant. However being a safety-conscious campus population is the responsibility of everyone. If conditions or situations are observed that could be detrimental to health or that could cause property damage, the Safety Office should be contacted immediately at extension 9842.


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2 Telecom Stocks to Buy Now
Ciena (CIEN)
I'm going to lead off with Ciena. The stock is currently trading at $16 but in 2012 it was all over the map. I've always wanted to like Ciena but the company has not been able to escape its rut -- at least not to the extent that I would like. Also, recent earnings didn't exactly woo investors over much cheaper rivals.
For the period ending in October, Ciena reported a non-GAAP loss of 7 cents per share on revenue of $465.5 million. The company missed on both the top and bottom lines as Street estimates called for a loss of 6 cents on revenue of $468.3 million.
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The outlook remained somewhat cautious. Management offered revenue estimates ranging from $435 to $460 million, in line with analysts' expectations. But is that enough to place a bet on the stock today?However, on a relative basis they are pretty consistent with the guidance provided by rivals Cisco (CSCO) and Juniper (JNPR) .
I like the stock at these levels. If Ciena can show it can innovate and leverage its existing technological advantage to fight off pricing pressure, the stock should reach $20 by the summer. Also, the company has to show investors that its increase in R&D expenses have not been in vain.
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU)
Alcatel-Lucent has all of the makings of an excellent turnaround story. Then again, this has been said for three years. This time there is evidence that things are beginning to fall in place. The stock gained over 80% in the last three months of 2012, which means that the Street is starting to believe.
Still, at a current price of $1.69 and a P/E of 3, it can be argued that pessimism lingers. The company is expected to lose money this year -- that's not a surprise. However, with a recent financing pact worth $2.1 billion, ALU has just been given time to get its house in order. This now gives the company some flexibility and latitude to extend maturities accordingly.

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Fiscal cliff avoidance bill passes Senate; House next - News in BriefJanuary 01,2013
Bill to avert fiscal cliff heads to House after early-morning approval by Senate
WASHINGTON — Legislation to negate a fiscal cliff of across-the-board tax increases and sweeping spending cuts to the Pentagon and other government agencies is headed to the GOP-dominated House after bipartisan, middle-of-the-night approval in the Senate capped a New Year's Eve drama unlike any other in the annals of Congress.
The measure cleared the Senate on an 89-8 vote early Tuesday, hours after Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky sealed a deal.
It would prevent middle-class taxes from going up but would raise rates on higher incomes. It would also block spending cuts for two months, extend unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless, prevent a 27 percent cut in fees for doctors who treat Medicare patients and prevent a spike in milk prices.
The measure ensures that lawmakers will have to revisit difficult budget questions in just a few weeks, as relief from painful spending cuts expires and the government requires an increase in its borrowing cap.
House Speaker John Boehner pointedly refrained from endorsing the agreement, though he's promised a vote on it or a GOP alternative right away.
Highlights of Senate bill to avert 'fiscal cliff'
Highlights of a bill approved Tuesday by the Senate aimed at averting wide tax increases and budget cuts scheduled to take effect in the new year. The measure would raise taxes by about $600 billion over 10 years compared with tax policies that were due to expire at midnight Monday. It would also delay for two months across-the-board cuts to the budgets of the Pentagon and numerous domestic agencies.
The House is expected to vote on the bill Tuesday or Wednesday.
Highlights include:
—Income tax rates: Extends decade-old tax cuts on incomes up to $400,000 for individuals, $450,000 for couples. Earnings above those amounts would be taxed at a rate of 39.6 percent, up from the current 35 percent. Extends Clinton-era caps on itemized deductions and the phase-out of the personal exemption for individuals making more than $250,000 and couples earning more than $300,000.
—Estate tax: Estates would be taxed at a top rate of 40 percent, with the first $5 million in value exempted for individual estates and $10 million for family estates. In 2012, such estates were subject to a top rate of 35 percent.
Doctors using blood thinners in effort to dissolve clot in Hillary Rodham Clinton's head
WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctors treating Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for a blood clot in her head said blood thinners are being used to dissolve the clot and they are confident she will make a full recovery.
Clinton didn't suffer a stroke or neurological damage from the clot that formed after she suffered a concussion during a fainting spell at her home in early December, doctors said in a statement Monday.
Clinton, 65, was admitted to New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday when the clot turned up on a follow-up exam on the concussion, Clinton spokesman Phillipe Reines said.
The clot is located in the vein in the space between the brain and the skull behind the right ear. She will be released once the medication dose for the blood thinners has been established, the doctors said.
In their statement, Dr. Lisa Bardack of the Mount Kisco Medical Group and Dr. Gigi El-Bayoumi of George Washington University said Clinton was making excellent progress and was in good spirits.
Amid lavish fireworks in Asia, festivities dimmed in US, Europe, India over violence, economy
NEW YORK (AP) — As the world rang in 2013 with spectacular fireworks displays and showers of confetti, the specter of economic uncertainty and searing violence dimmed some festivities and weighed on the minds of revelers hoping for a better year.
"With all the sadness in the country, we're looking for some good changes in 2013," Laura Concannon, of Hingham, Mass., said as she, her husband, Kevin, and his parents joined hundreds of thousands of people who celebrated the new year in Times Square on Monday.
Matias Dellanno, 37, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, stood in the middle of the square with his wife and 3-year-old son. His eyes caught the multicolored lighting illuminating the square just before midnight.
"I feel a completely new hope for 2013," he said. "It can't be any worse than last year, when my business lost clients. It was a rough year for everyone. The new year has to be better!"
Revelers with New Year's hats and sunglasses boasting "2013" packed the streets in the 35-degree cold to count down the first ball drop in decades without Dick Clark, who died in April and was honored with his name printed on confetti and on one of the crystal panels on the Times Square ball.
Same-sex marriage ceremonies begin early New Year's Day in Maryland
BALTIMORE (AP) — Same-sex couples in Maryland were greeted with cheers and noisemakers held over from New Year's Eve parties, as gay marriage became legal in the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line on New Year's Day.
James Scales, 68, was married to William Tasker, 60, on Tuesday shortly after midnight by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake inside City Hall.
"It's just so hard to believe it's happening," Scales said shortly before marrying his partner of 35 years.
Six other same-sex couples also were being married at City Hall. Ceremonies were taking place in other parts of the state as well.
The ceremonies follow a legislative fight that pitted Gov. Martin O'Malley against leaders of his Catholic faith. Voters in the state, founded by Catholics in the 17th century, sealed the change by approving a November ballot question.
N. Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for economic improvements, more weapons in New Year's speech
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for improving the economy and living standards of his impoverished nation with the same urgency that scientists showed in successfully testing a long-range rocket recently.
Kim's first New Year's speech, delivered on state TV, was peppered with rhetoric, with calls for boosting the military's capabilities and making the science and technology sector world class. But other passages in the speech were also an acknowledgement of the poor state of the country's economy that has long lagged behind the rest of the region.
North Korea has little arable land, is prone to natural disasters and struggles to grow enough food for its 24 million people.
The annual New Year's Day message lays out North Korea's policy goals for the year. But Kim gave no indication whether he plans to introduce economic reforms or allow free enterprise, except to say the economy should be underpinned by science and technology.
"The industrial revolution in the new century is, in essence, a scientific and technological revolution, and breaking through the cutting edge is a shortcut to the building of an economic giant," he said.
J&J gets FDA approval for Sirturo, first drug for drug-resistant tuberculosis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a Johnson & Johnson tuberculosis drug that is the first new medicine to fight the deadly infection in more than four decades.
The agency approved J&J's pill, Sirturo, for use with older drugs to fight a hard-to-treat strain of tuberculosis that has not responded to other medications. However, the agency cautioned that the drug carries risks of potentially deadly heart problems and should be prescribed carefully by doctors.
Roughly one-third of the world's population is estimated to be infected with the bacteria causing tuberculosis. The disease is rare in the U.S., but kills about 1.4 million people a year worldwide. Of those, about 150,000 succumb to the increasingly common drug-resistant forms of the disease. About 60 percent of all cases are concentrated in China, India, Russia and Eastern Europe.
Sirturo, known chemically as bedaquiline, is the first medicine specifically designed for treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. That's a form of the disease that cannot be treated with at least two of the four primary antibiotics used for tuberculosis.
The standard drugs used to fight the disease were developed in the 1950s and 1960s.
Survivors of Oregon bus crash that killed 9 say some passengers were ejected through windows
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — Survivors of a bus crash that killed nine people on a partly icy section of interstate in rural Eastern Oregon said Monday some passengers were thrown from the vehicle through broken windows after it skidded out of control, smashed through a guardrail and plummeted 200 feet down an embankment.
When the tour bus came to a rest, terrified passengers looked around for their loved ones.
"Some mothers screamed to find their son or daughter," said Jaemin Seo, a 23-year-old exchange student from Suwon, South Korea.
The charter bus, owned by a British Columbia company, crashed Sunday just east of Pendleton while returning to Canada from Las Vegas — one of the stops on a nine-day western tour.
Aboard were 48 people, some of them exchange students from South Korea. Some passengers were from British Columbia, and some from Washington state. Investigators say there also may have been a Japanese passenger and one from Taiwan, and they're working with consular officials from those nations to identify them.
After Colorado allows recreational pot use, private members-only clubs pop up
DENVER (AP) — With reggae music pumping in the background and flashing disco-style lights, members of the recreational pot club lit up in celebration of the new year — and a new place to smoke legally among friends.
Club 64, in an industrial area just north of downtown Denver, opened at 4:20 p.m. on Monday, with some 200 people signed up. The opening came less than 24 hours after organizers announced they would charge a $29.99 admission price for the bring-your-own pot club.
"Look at this!" Chloe Villano exclaimed as the club she created over the weekend opened. "We were so scared because we didn't want it to be crazy. But this is crazy! People want this."
The private pot dens popped up less than a month after Colorado's governor signed into law a constitutional amendment allowing recreational pot use. Club 64 gets its name from the number of the amendment.
Two Colorado clubs were believed to be the first legal pot dens in the nation. The Denver Post reported that a similar pot club opened earlier Monday in the small southern Colorado town of Del Norte.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Growing concern that problems with the new electronic Oscar voting system could lead to record-low turnout has prompted the motion picture academy to extend the deadline for members to vote for Oscar nominations.
But with next week's highly anticipated announcements looming, the extension is only for a day, until Friday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday any votes received after the new deadline will not be counted.
"By extending the voting deadline we are providing every opportunity available to make the transition to online balloting as smooth as possible," said the academy's chief operating officer, Ric Robertson, in a statement. "We're grateful to our global membership for joining us in this process."
Reports of difficulty accessing the Oscars' first-ever online voting system and fears that it could be hacked have raised questions about balloting for the 85th annual contest. Earlier this year, the academy and its longtime accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, partnered with the electronic voting firm Everyone Counts Inc. to develop the system.
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Naked, stranded and left defenseless, a newborn baby with a brutal beginning to its young life at Sandy Beach.
Police say shortly before midnight, a woman heard several people screaming. She waited about 15 minutes after the commotion stopped and went to check the area.
That's when the woman heard a baby crying. She found the newborn near the water and took to the Queen's Medical Center.
"We're just grateful this child is alive and doing well and I think that's the real focus for us at this point and time," said Director of Department of Human Services Pat McManaman.
The Department of Human Services believe the child was less than 24 hours old when they received her.
They tell us the baby is an 8-pound girl and is in good condition. She's in an incubator and is drinking formula.
Later this week, DHS will be filing a petition with Family Court to request the newborn be under state custody.
"With the court's permission, if there's no family or relative placement by next week, we will be asking the court to to allow us to publish a photo of the infant to see if that might further the investigation," said McManaman.
Meanwhile, DHS wants to get a message out.
"If they do find themselves in situations of extreme duress, such as, I'm assuming this woman found herself in, there are alternatives," said McManaman.
"Last night, had the parents known about this law, they could've brought that baby to a police station, fire station, hospital and they would not be criminally charged with abandonment," said Rep. John Mizuno.
The law allows parents to drop the child off within 72 hours of birth, no questions asked.
"We don't want this to happen. This is a life that we can save and so we'd like to get word out there are is a law in the books that you don't have to abandon a baby at a beach or anywhere," said Rep. Mizuno.
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The Makakilo and Kapolei area had the most number of emergency medical services-attended motor vehicle crashes on Oahu involving cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, mopeds, pedestrians and bicyclists between 2007 and 2011. That's according to maps released by the Hawaii State Department of Health.
More than 14,000 crashes over five years from 2007 through 2011 are mapped or geo-coded using Neighborhood Boards as geographical references.
The Makakilo and Kapolei area had a total of 759 crashes during those years.
"With these new maps, the public now has access to valuable information about their communities that can empower efforts to make changes to reduce and prevent motor vehicle injuries," said Health Director Loretta Fuddy. "The data has already assisted community partners such as the Hawaii Bicycling League and AARP to justify safety initiatives and policy changes benefitting all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles."
The maps also have practical applications toward planning communities that integrate all aspects of transportation, such as the "Complete Streets" concept that Gov. Neil Abercrombie mentioned in his recent State of the State address.
Tom Dinell, a professor with the University of Hawaii Department of Urban and Regional Planning, stated, "There is no way to plan for 'Complete Streets' without having good fatality and crash data by location. The Department of Health provides the critical data that planners and community advocates need."
The "Map Book of EMS-Attended Motor Vehicle Crashes on Oahu by Neighborhood Board, 2007-2011" is made available by the DOH and the state's Injury Prevention Advisory Committee.
It is recommended to view the PDF by downloading it. To download it, right-click the link above and "Save Target As" or "Save Link As."
This is a companion document to the recently released "Injuries in Hawaii 2007-2011" data book and the "Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan 2012-2017." The prevention plan includes detailed statistics and key recommendations about impaired driving, pedestrian and bicycle safety; restraint use; motorcycle and moped safety; and other issues.
The map book was developed by the DOH Injury Prevention and Control Section using available Geographic Information Systems data from traffic-related crashes derived from the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Information Systems. The purpose of the document is to improve understanding of the frequency and location of the various types of traffic crashes.
The map book, injury data book, and prevention plan together provide critical Hawaii data for researchers, community leaders, advocates, and anyone interested in reducing injuries from automobile-related and other preventable accidents.
Among the facts, the data reveals two-thirds or 67 percent of all fatally injured car occupants in the state are killed in alcohol-related crashes. While there have been overall declines in injuries and deaths to car occupants over the past decade, moped and motorcycle injuries and fatalities have risen. Key recommendations to address these issues include incorporating alcohol screening and brief substance abuse intervention programs in trauma centers, and increasing the use of helmets, safety education, and licensing.
The data also shows that occupants not wearing a seat belt incur higher medical costs and are more than three times more likely to be killed compared to restrained occupants. The data book provides comparisons on injury severity, hospitalizations, medical costs and associated injuries with those wearing a helmet versus not wearing one, and those who were wearing a seat belt versus those who were unrestrained at the time of a crash.
Copies of all three resources are available for download at http://hawaii.gov/health/.
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- Kalihi-Palama - 725
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- Waianae - 508
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A Florida high school football star with big plans to play in college has being accused of a serious sex crime.
Top college football recruit accused of impregnating 14-year-old girl
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Welcome to the official online home of the Texas Aggie Dance Team!
The Texas Aggie Dance Team was founded in 1990 as a student organization. During the 1995-1996 school year, the Aggie Dance Team became a support/spirit group for Texas A&M athletics. Since then, the dance team has become one of Aggieland's brightest traditions. The team consists of approximately 20 students that wish to continue their dance careers while entertaining the sport fans at A&M men's and women's basketball games. The dance team is under its second director, Mrs. Courtney Mills.
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The team has become a support group for the Texas A&M men's and women's basketball teams. They perform half-time and timeout routines at all home games, and travel to post season tournaments. In addition to performing at all of the men's and women's home basketball games, the Texas Aggie Dance Team has performed at professional sports arenas during Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Dallas Desperados games. The team also performs at Bryan-College Station Community events and high school dance competitions.
Members of the team practice 10-15 hours a week during the normal school year. Practices consist of technique training, learning choreography and rehearsing for performances. Like other athletic teams, the Texas Aggie Dance Team uses weight and cardiovascular training for better strength and endurance. Attendance is mandatory at all performances and practices.
The Texas Aggie Dance Team comes second only to academics. Texas A&M University is an exemplary academic institution, and our members traditionally are able to balance school and practice very well. In fact, several of our members hold above a 3.5 GPR and have won numerous academic awards while representing the University as Texas Aggie Dance Team members.
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Codemasters release two videos detailing the minions at your control in Overlord II. The gremlin-like creatures have affinity for killing things of...
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Codemasters and developer Triumph Studios release the latest trailer for their action strategy sequel Overlord II. Bearing the known European...
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Prairie Grass Film Challenge film screening and award ceremony
February 10, 2014
The Prairie Grass Film Challenge films will be screened across the Dordt College campus starting at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, February 21. The 8th annual award ceremony and presentation of the top films will begin at 8 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium.
The ceremony will have a new look this year. "For the first time ever, we've taken on a show producer," said Mark Volkers, founder of the Film Challenge. "We felt it was time to give our awards ceremony a makeover, so it will be a new and fresh experience for everyone."
Because entries are submitted online, films featured at the awards ceremony could come from as far away as California, Colorado, and Missouri or as near as Sioux Center, Orange City, and Hull.
At the beginning of the film challenge, each team was given an email with four elements: genre, prop, a line of dialogue, and a character. Participants conceptualized, wrote, shot, and edited their films, making sure to use the four required elements. Films are five to eight minutes each.
Films compete in one of three categories: high school, college, post college. Cash, prizes, and the coveted "Dordty" award will be given to the winners. Submissions that do not win on the night of the screening may be selected as nominees for the "People's Choice Award" and will be posted online at www.dordt.edu/filmchallenge for voting.
The Prairie Grass Film Challenge offers a way for participants to experience hands-on learning and create a film worth watching.
"Dordt College strives to turn out technically trained graduates who are equipped to move into positions of leadership in the film and video industry," says Mark Volkers, digital media productions professor. "We don't need more media in our already media-saturated culture. But we do need more good media."
For more information or to view previous films, go to www.dordt.edu/filmchallenge. This is a free event that is open to the public.
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Fishermen discover 2 injured girls, dead mother near crash site
Hunch leads men to small girls, who were scared and hurt after mother died in car accident
Two fishermen driving on a remote country road south of Naselle, Wash., on February 20 stumbled upon the scene of a car accident, though the car was stuck deep in the woods and there were no skid marks on the highway. The only thing that led them to the spot was a gash in a tree along the highway.
After discovering the car, they also discovered two Oregon sisters, four and two, huddled under a blanket near the car.
The Washington State Patrol said the girls' mother, 26-year-old Jessica Rath of Astoria, probably was asleep when she veered off the road and struck the tree shortly after midnight. She died at the scene.
A state trooper said investigators believe the 4-year-old pulled her sister from the vehicle and helped her to a spot about 20 feet away, where the fishermen found them. The trooper said keeping warm with the blanket was vital with temperatures in the low 40s.
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When was Beowulf composed? When was the heroic tale first committed to manuscript form, thus preserving it for a millennia and eventual re-release as a Hollywood blockbuster?
The short, easy answer is that no one knows. Nevertheless, theories abound.
Professors Michael Drout and Barbara Brennessel and two students, Amanda Shorette and Jacob Korzun, are investigating a novel way to settle the debate. Their idea: extract DNA from the skeepskin parchment on which Beowulf was written down and then sequence the genetic material to pinpoint the time and place from which the poem was written down for posterity.
The research group is testing the feasibility of the idea in the lab. Not only is the approach ingenious, it's also a good example of the interdisciplinary nature of Wheaton's curriculum.
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"The best part of my high school experience would ultimately have to be being so involved in many different clubs," Matula said. "Because of this, I have been able to build friendships with so many different people – each one impacting me in some way."
One pressing deadline for Matula as Highstepper major is this weekend's 7th Annual Spring Show. The show starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in the high school gym; admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.
"If I absolutely had to pick one single activity that has been the best experience of mine through high school – I'd say being a Highstepper," Matula said.
A Highstepper all four years, she served her first year on spirit committee, two years as an officer lieutenant, and earned the top rank of major for her final year on the team. As major, she leads a large squad of about 30 girls.
"I am a very amiable person, so the most difficult part of being major for me would probably just be finding the right balance between taking charge, while also trying to ensure that I stay on everyone's good side," Matula said.
Bridgette's desire to please presents a challenge at times, but it is not a weakness.
"Bridgette wants to make sure others around her are happy," Journalism, Technology, and Social Studies teacher Julie Nichols said. "Striving for that can be tough on her, but she is just one of those people who truly cares about others."
"Bridgette has grown as a leader each year," former Highstepper Director Penny Armstrong said. "One of the main qualities that makes her a strong leader is that she leads how she would want to be led. Being an effective leader is certainly a skill that must be crafted and requires putting others before yourself."
Not only does she lead the Highstepper organization, but has been involved in many other school activities and organizations.
"Bridgette clearly shines here because of her compassion for others, her drive to succeed, her abilities to lead and her willingness to work hard," Nichols said.
Matula has experienced both great triumphs and setbacks in her high school experiences with writing. She has consistently ranked high at practice meets every year as a competitor, and has won gold medals in statewide Interscholastic League Press Conference and Texas Association of Journalism Educators clip contests. As a sophomore, she advanced to State for Feature Writing and placed 6th in the 2A division. But her junior and senior years led to disappointment: Even though she placed first at District, she did not advance; Saturday in the Regional Feature Writing competition, she won a fifth place medal – 2nd alternate to State.
"We are very proud of Bridgette's many successes over the years, but also proud of how she has handled the disappointments and roadblocks she has met," Bridgette's mother, Ginger Matula said.
"The word that describes Bridgette most is happy," senior classmate and fellow Highstepper officer Hailey Johnson said. "She always has a smile and never lets anything get her down for long. A quirk of hers is that she can make you smile too – even when you don't want to."
Part of the reason Bridgette enjoys performing (dancing, singing, and acting) so much is because she likes to entertain and bring joy to others.
"I love to make people happy, so getting to entertain others, get their mind off reality, make them smile and enjoy myself as I do it – there's nothing better," Matula said.
Matula intends to major in Speech Pathology, a field where she can work with and assist individuals through communication.
"The ultimate goal I have in life is to serve others as much as I possibly can, and I strongly believe that the career choice I have picked will definitely enable me to achieve that goal," Matula said.
So as one door closes for her this spring, Bridgette Matula, quite the sentimentalist, has to say goodbye to her many organizations and friends she has grown close to over the years. The first of these goodbyes will take place at the Spring Show.
"April 28th will be my last time to officially perform on that gym floor alongside all of my 'sisters' and I am going to cherish every second of it," Matula said.


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It was shocking because Mona was a main character. I actually thought Melissa would be killed next. However, it was also predictable as someone usually dies or gets injured around thanksgiving.ReplyCancel
Can't wait till the Halloween episode! It's too far away.ReplyCancel
What?!?! I thought they were hyping it up after the finale? 🙁ReplyCancel
I'm so upset by the ending. I loved that character so damn much. This show is getting beyond ridiculous.ReplyCancel
Mona claimed Allie was A and she had proof. Initially, Mona was A, however, Allie took over. There is a twist the tv show has not touched on which would explain what's going on. I wonder if they are going to follow the books ending?ReplyCancel
@jack – I'm upset too but she'll be around in future episodes! Toby becoming a cop at the speed of lightening shows you how ridiculous things can get.ReplyCancel
Remember when they tried to sub in Rumer Willis?! I hate PaigeReplyCancel
Lotta – How's it going. Have you worked your way through the UD yet?ReplyCancel
I know Mona will be in flashbacks and stuff but I'll still miss her 🙁 and yeah Toby becoming a cop so quickly shows you why all the other cops in rosewood are so damn awful at their jobs.ReplyCancel
I love Paige. I use to hate her and love Emily but now I hate Emily and love Paige so Paige will probably die next season.ReplyCancel
I loved maya too! And I hated Paige especially when she had that awful haircut. I do to want her with Emily but I like her now. I do miss maya though :'(ReplyCancel
Loooved Maya! I think I saw a still of her in the promo for the special!ReplyCancel
Hi @texas! I did see a few new ones but i can't think of them right nowReplyCancel
I'm waiting for a thankyou from your boyfriend. I'm sure it has opened new adventures for you both:)ReplyCancel
You know the actress who plays maya is like 36. She's been playing a teenager for 20 years. She's gorgeous.ReplyCancel
@texas LOL! Not exactly. Come up with anything new?ReplyCancel
@jack she amazes me. I remember her in Save The Last Dance.ReplyCancel
@VIP I guess I just assumed. 🙁 How could they not do one this year?ReplyCancel
No Lotta – you know how you stumble across something then exhaust it and then move on. I'm sure there will be an appropriate time to dredge a couple of goodies up and use them in future threads:)ReplyCancel
Yeah that's when I started to love her. She's great in everything she does. Can't wait to see her on the special.ReplyCancel
@VIP I would be so happy if that were the case and she came back!ReplyCancel
Mona had to die for the purpose of what happens next. Plus why is no one talking about the revelation that mrs d was having an affair with Bethany's dad? Who else did she have an affair with? Spencer's dad! So either she was with both guys or both guys were the same guy.ReplyCancel


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Food Service DTF
December 7, 2000
Attendance: Piper Kapin, Chuck McKinney, Shoni Schlotzhauer, Kevin Anderson, Russell Garafalo, Mike Drennon, Robin Herring.
Rich Wheeler, Fessel International, was on campus today. He spent the morning with Chuck and Piper going over history and budgets, did a walk-through of the facilities, and had lunch at the burrito bar. He joined the DTF for a question-and-answer session.
Rich gave a brief introduction for the group. He has been in college and university food service industry for approximately 30 years, and in the food service/restaurant business for more than 35 years. A large proportion of his clients are self-op, ranging from small campuses with a few hundred students to UCLA and Harvard.
Rich asked the staff and students what the situation is now with the food service and about the impending decision.
? Most people don't want Fine Host or Marriott here. When Rich asked the student to break them out, it was stated that Fine Host is having problems regarding their workers unionizing and that the food quality is bad. Marriott has prison industry links, has money, and "because of ethical things". There was a large public outcry about it last year. The "informed" community doesn't want it.
? Community is dissatisfied with food and doesn't look forward to going to lunch. If you ask students, they'd prefer in-house or in town; that's the general consensus.
Rich commented that to move to a self-op requires quite a commitment. You don't just start out and then decide to go back to a contract. You have numerous employees working for you; you become responsible to your workers and shareholders.
A student commented that a self-op is more democratically controlled and you would have more control on where the food comes from. Rich reminded the group that you could write that into a contract. You can write virtually anything into a contract. The contractor will probably charge you for being more responsive, but it can be done.
Rich said that a self-op and vendor have the same costs associated with providing that responsiveness. Generally the campus has higher expectations of a self-op, and the campus does not give them the latitude to reach those expectations as they do not want them to charge more. That is the position a campus eventually takes; the community you are serving are your customers, and when they give you the directive not to charge more, that's how it will be.
A student asked if it would be difficult to find a food service director for a self-op. Rich said that they are out there, and one should be interested in this position as it would be challenging and a good opportunity. He thinks that the salary range Chuck has figured into the model is probably a good figure, but we couldn't go below that amount.
A student commented that we would be fishing in a pool of people with the same ethics. It was pointed out that his stance didn't relate to ethics, but to philosophy. We could find someone who doesn't have the same philosophical views, but who is ethical.
Rich asked what our expectations were for a food service operation.
? One that would respond to the community very attentively. It was stated that because a self-op would be part of the community, it would be looked at differently.
? Number of factors to consider:
? Large vegan population on campus
? Where the food comes from
? Politics of the director
? Labor issues
Rich asked if we would retain the current staff. Go Union? The response was that we would retain the staff, but all classified employees would have to join the local union.
Chuck stated that some of the issues from the students involved utilizing regional products and composting. Rich told the group that you should be able to do all of that with a self-op or with vendors by writing it into the contract. A student commented that it should be simpler to deal with these issues; corporations are only interested in the bottom line. Fine Host is not the problem with composting; lack of facilities for composting comes into play.
Rich stressed that everything that leads to customer satisfaction can be written into a contract. You can have specific measurement results that are built in as an incentive, rather than a hammer; when the company accomplishes a set result, they get a bonus.
A student asked if there was a good reason to go self-op. Rich said that day-in and day-out, you'll get much better responsiveness from a self-op than from a contractor. You have the opportunity to make more money potentially, with possibly lower prices to the community. You can also build into the budget reserves capital to do the work, such as service area improvements. You would have responsiveness to the quality of food, cleanliness, quality of service, etc.
Robyn Herring asked if you could legally make a profit as an auxiliary. Chuck McKinney said he would look into it.
A student said that there was motivation for Evergreen to go self-op because there was a lot of anti-corporate sentiment. Some students are concerned about the ways corporations do business world-wide. One of the students felt that they would be more inclined to spend money on campus if the dollars went locally.
When asked if the students would prefer having a contracted food service on campus that met our needs with having a self-op that is more responsive and prices 10 percent higher, a student said that she would rather spend the extra money. When asked the same question only having the prices 20 percent higher, the students weren't as sure. One said that he would have to know what he would be getting for the additional 20 percent.
There was some concern that having a self-op may include having a lot of bills with no way to pay them and state employees we are committed to keep. It seems better to transition into a self-op, if possible.
One student said that having a self-op would make it more compelling to purchase food on campus. Rich said that you can't make that leap. You may have organic food, and someone who is responsive to the campus, but that doesn't necessarily make the food more palatable or tasteful. The student hoped that someone coming to Evergreen would bring knowledge of culinary cuisine more adaptive to the community.
Chuck asked if there were tested menus available for purchase that would be suitable for a self-op. Rich said that they are available from a number of resources and a number of different packages can be purchased. There are vegetarian and vegan products out of Cornell University that are good. You can buy in-house brands, recipes, and procedures-very extensive packages. You can review a menu mix and adapt it to campus.
Rich asked what people would think if the only contractor alternative was Sodexho. A student said that she would rather pay 20 percent more for a year and hope that the self-op would improve and cost less, rather than sign a contract for 7 years.
Rich assured the group that you can write 6-month reviews into the contract-even a 10-year contract. That practice isn't common, but it can be done. If the contractor thinks they can fulfil it, they'll do it, but we may have to pay an unamortized investment if the contract doesn't go to term. However, even that could be offset because the college could control the purse strings as a counter measure.
A student asked about the average timeline to go self-op. Rich said that that is dependent upon the campus and that we are on a very tight, short timeframe with this. He would hate to be in our place and make the decision to go self-op because we are in a tight timeframe bind. He suggested that a couple of options would be to "re-up" with Fine Host or work with a local contractor for partial catering for a year while more research was done. He would hesitate to see us make such a large decision solely because we're dissatisfied with Fine Host. We were reminded that a contractor is only as good as their on-site manager. There are some good contractors out there; Fessel was recently hired to do a master plan for a contractor and they have turned a bad situation around.
A student stated that Fine Host was not willing to add on a year to the contract with Evergreen. That wasn't established as a fact, but it was commented that probably a year extension is not a strong option. Rich suggested that we wouldn't want Fine Host around for another year if they were to operate the way they were today; that would not be a good option. However, we could consider a different type of contract with them, such as a management fee. That would cost more, but we may get a higher level of food quality and responsiveness. A contract like that would state that we want a set level of service and/or product; if the contractor performs, we pay for it.
One of the students asked if that was a way to phase in a self-op-to which Rich responded "if you were a corporation, would you do that?" A jump to a management fee accomplishes that to a degree. It would give us the management control-for quite a fee. Would that put quite a damper on our ability to go self-op, because of draining of funds? Chuck didn't think so.
Rich stated that we could get the self-op modeling done in 9 months, but that would be a real forced march and would take quite a commitment from the administration. When asked the best way to take another year to develop the model, Rich responded that the group would have to do more studying, develop a master plan, measure the amount of business available for either a self-op or a vendor. What proportion of the current audience are you serving? Who's out there? How do you reach them? Is additional business out there? There needs to be market research and an analysis of the campus marketplace. What does it take to meet the needs and the cost to accomplish that? Rich reminded the group that it is expensive to be able to continue to meet the needs of the campus community; students change continuously, and you need to build in a 25 percent change factor each year. You have to continue to reinvest in these operations.
One student expressed his frustration with surveys, as he doesn't feel that he gets accurate data. Rich's company can go into a campus, take a look around in a couple of days, and get a sense of 80 percent of what's going to work on that campus. Sodexho did surveys and had a good sampling, as they were positioned for evening and residential populations as well. Their information is not available to us, but their model is based on those surveys, and Chuck has been using the Sodexho model as a guideline.
Chuck commented that the food menu will continue to change. We don't have information on where we are going in the next 3-4 years or the next 8-10 years-let alone trends.
Robyn asked if we have narrowed down the definition of self-op. Chuck and Piper are developing a model for the January meetings, using the Sodexho footprint. It will be a pretty basic model that will include a detailed labor analysis.
A student said that the student consensus was that they didn't want outside vendors coming in, as they didn't want to take money from the self-op. Rich said that that isn't necessarily a given. If someone provides a service, they would probably make a profit, but that program may generate more business, which would bring more money into the self-op. The University of Washington has Subway selling a large dollar volume on site; if they made subs on their own, they may not sell as many and would make less money. You could always phase into taking over those concessions over time.
One of the students believes that they're getting a clear picture of what the self-op would look like. Chuck said that they can define a model and some parameters by January, but there is still a big leap to implementing the self-op. He expressed some concern about taking over from Fine Host and operating something just like it on campus, and felt that was a recipe for failure.
Rich reassured the group that the existing kitchen and servery could be used. A set of menus could be brought in on a temporary basis, as the self-op was phased in. He suggested that the deli be attacked first rather than doing everything at once. There would definitely have to be a program in place and a concerted effort to do one thing at a time. That would be an alternative, but not something he's recommending. To clarify, he said that if Evergreen decided to go self-op, they could go into the Greenery as is, change the menu concepts, and bring in recipes as a phased approach. If Evergreen opts for a self-op, he suggests a phased-in approach.
Rich stated that it would be a major jump to go self-op, and would need a plan on how to implement it and phase it in. He said it's too early for him to recommend a plan.
When asked about contracting out and including in the contract that certain menus be used, Rich said that that is common. Marriott operates with different brands and local brands. Contractors do the same thing with recipes. You could use the vegetarian program out of Cornell, for instance. You could contract with Cornell for a year for someone to do the training and come out occasionally for follow-up. A student commented that that would be a way to potentially test the market without going self-op.
One student asked about the chances of getting a 1-year contract that would meet our needs. Unfortunately, we don't have anything that is attractive enough to anyone for them to want to do that. One-year contracts are not appealing to contractors, as they have to make a commitment to their employees. Rich has found that it is far too expensive and too big a commitment for even a 3-year program for most companies. Chuck said that it would be hard to get a good general manager, and we are challenging enough that we would need one with really good managerial skills. A company would be more apt to put a skilled, talented general manager in a position where they could bring in more money.
A student asked if there are other options besides signing with Fine Host for another year. Chuck said that the University of Washington is willing to look at hiring on with us as a managing consultant for a fee. That is very tentative, however, and hasn't been discussed with Evergreen's Senior Staff. If it happens, it would be a true alternative, but it would still be a large commitment to self-op, as we would have about 10-12 state employees for the year and would be unable to contract out and eliminate their jobs.
The only options at this point are:
- Have an RFP on the street in February
- Work out a contract with University of Washington
- Work out an extension with Fine Host
- Jump into self-op.
Rich said that there may be another option: cut an agreement with Fine Host and the University of Washington. Fine Host would continue to be the contractor of record and supply the employees, but the University of Washington actually would manage the program. We would have to pay Fine Host, but we would buy time-and it would not be cheap.
Would it be possible to put the RFP out and still decide to go self-op? Yes, but there is still a lot of work involved if we decide to go self-op. Also, Rich's company can be hired to come in and develop a master plan that is responsive to the campus needs. That program could be used to put out for bid.
Rich's bottom line: By extending for one year, that first year would cost a lot, but jumping into a self-op at this point could cost even more, is risky, and you're buying a long-term commitment without a lot of preparation.
Chuck commented that the University of Washington group advised us that we needed another year, also.
Rich will provide the DTF with a written report of his findings. If there are more questions for him, he can be reached by e-mail (via Piper).


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New fire chief elected in BenningtonBy PATRICK MCARDLE
Staff Writer | February 04,2013BENNINGTON — Joseph Hayes, who pleaded guilty in January to a misdemeanor charge involving an incident that happened at an emergency scene, was voted out as the chief of the Bennington Rural Fire Department but maintains a leadership position in the department.
Shawn Gardner, who was second assistant chief last year, is the new chief of the department. The district elects officers from the floor and Gardner was elected over Hayes.
Bennington has two fire departments, one which is a department of the town and another that maintains its own independent taxing district. The Bennington Rural Fire District hosted its annual meeting on Monday.
John Scutt became first assistant chief on Monday, after defeating the previous first-assistant chief, Ken Goings.
Aaron Longtin was elected Monday as second assistant chief.
Both Hayes and Goings were added to the prudential committee, which oversees the fire department and its budget, for terms of one year. Until Monday, the prudential committee had three members but voters approved a request to expand it to a five-person committee and elected Hayes and Goings to the new spots.
Voters also approved a budget of $394,300, an increase of $49,400 or about 14 percent, from last year's budget of $344,900. Two items that passed will allow the department to buy five new sets of turn-out gear for $12,000 and provide $25,000 for specialty vehicles.
Hayes was charged in 2012 with misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and unlawful mischief after police said he had thrown a flashlight at a car at an emergency scene on June 3. He pleaded guilty in January to disorderly conduct.
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Girl Scouts to host energy fairApril 27,2013Girl Scouts to host energy fair
ARLINGTON An energy fair on Saturday at Fisher Elementary School that will provide information to help Vermont home and business owners save money while using less energy and protecting the climate, will be presented by the Girl Scout Cadette Troop 30215 of Arlington
The fair, which is the culminating event for the Cadette Scouts Take Action project, runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Key Vermont organizations and businesses will offer a combination of informational booths and workshops because while spring is in the air, saving on heating and cooling costs is never out of season.
Companies sending representatives include Vermont Neighbor Works, Central Vermont Solar and Wind and Arlington-based Solar Pro. The Vermont Energy Education Program will offer a workshop to Button Up and make your home more comfortable and energy efficient, as well as electricity displays featuring Energy Star.
Visitors can take the ENERGY STAR Pledge which challenges people to take simple steps to save energy.
Representatives of these organizations will also provide information about rebates and incentives available to offset costs for improvements and installations, and local vendors will be on hand as well to offer their products/services to implement cost-saving ideas. Plus activities and games for kids like VEEPs electricity-producing bike and Vermont Renewable Fuels pellet truck.
Educating Vermonters about saving energy not only helps save money and the environment, but it can also be a lot of fun, says Troop Leader Janne Pedemonti. Were excited to broadcast this important message as a service to our community.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Berger by email at email@example.com or by phone at 375-6532 or Pedemonti by email at email@example.com or by phone at 375-1218.MORE IN This Just InMONTPELIER A new report from a commission that studied the cost, availability and quality of... Full StoryVermont fish hatchery changes focus, looks inland
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