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HUGO ––Members of the Hugo board of education met during a special meeting to hold a due process hearing Wednesday evening to hear testimony from Superintendent Karen Lyles and softball coach Teresa Montague, with each of their legal counsel, regarding Lyles' recommendation for non-reemployment of Montague.
According to Lyles and the school district's legal counsel, John Moyer, eliminating the two-hour softball coaching position would be in the best interest of the school and children. "A full-time person in this position instead of part-time would give the children an opportunity to interact with the coach on an academic basis, and allow for stronger relationships," Lyles said.
Montague retired as a career teacher in October, 2011, which limits her ability to teach to fewer hours a day. She was currently employed for two hours a day of coaching, with a $15,000 salary.
According to Montague's legal counsel, Maria Blakely, she is perfectly qualified for several of the full-time positions currently being advertised by the school district, and has been coaching softball since 1992.
This reduction-in-force, according to Lyles, is due to a change in the educational program or curriculum and other reasons the board finds necessary.
HUGO ––With the absence of councilman Layton Cox, the remainder of the Hugo city council approved an extension on the cleanup of property previously condemned in December during Tuesday evening's council meeting.
Due to serious health issues, Jim Wallace requested the extension on the removal and cleanup of several of his properties. He was given until the end of September for the cleanup upon a motion by councilman Larry Rudrow.
Two executive sessions regarding contracts with the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Fire Fighters were held during the meeting, with no action taken on either.
Action regarding the adoption of Resolution No. 809 concerning the 2013-2014 budget was tabled, and will be readdressed during a noon meeting on Monday, June 24.
According to airport director De Wayne Pence, they were notified on May 22 that the deadline to submit a fiveyear capital improvement plan for the airport was set for July 1. A proposal for a runway extension was submitted, and an alternative plan in the event the runway was denied.
According to Pence, the alternative plan included parallel taxi-ways for the airport. Action regarding this plan was tabled until next Monday's meeting.
City manager Jeff Rabon announced a grant in the form of equipment from Wal-Mart during Tuesday's meeting. Rabon said a Wal-Mart representative approached fire chief Ron Cloud about providing helmets and protective gear to children involved in bicycling.
Councilwoman Francine Morris made a motion to allow the city or fire department to receive the grant in the form of equipment from Wal-Mart.
Auditor and Inspector for the State of Oklahoma, Gary Jones, told the Hugo Daily News that the Hugo Budget did not conform to legal requirements set forth in the state budget act.
"My staff hasn't had time to go over the individual numbers in the Hugo Budget, but we do know that the information provided falls short of satisfying the state statutes," Jones told the Hugo Daily News.
Jones said Hugo's budget did not include actual revenues and expenditures for the "immediate prior fiscal year," which are required in addition to the current fiscal year figures. Jones said the law required that the budget not only be submitted in a timely manner, but that it be "properly executed."
Jones did not comment on the accuracy of information within the budget concerning questionable entries, such as benefits exceeding payroll and wages in the general and administrative fund. The budget also shows zero funds expended in the city garage fund during the past fiscal year and zero funds budgeted in the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed budget also indicates a drop of nearly $300,000 in anticipated trash fees for the next fiscal year in the HMA budget while revenues in past years have remained steady. None of the above were questioned by members of the council during recent public hearings.
Jones also said his staff would investigate why the Hugo Airport accounts were not made a part of the budget as they have been in previous years.
A meeting held Monday afternoon to approve certain improvements to Choctaw Memorial Hospital had to be delayed without discussion due to the absence of the Choctaw County board of commissioners.
According to Hugo hospital authority representative, David Rawls, the commissioners were not prepared to meet and vote on the improvements because their legal counsel has not yet reviewed documents pertaining to the issue.
The improvements to the hospital will consist of the construction of a new emergency room facility including the addition of brick veneer, a standing seem metal roof, a covered canopy entrance with clearance for ambulances and furnishings and equipment. The project is estimated to cost no more than $1,565,000.
For the project to pass, all three commissioners, four out of five city council members and six out of seven hospital board members must vote to approve and award the winning bid.
A meeting will be scheduled at a later date for the purpose of approving the project or not.
CHOCTAW COUNTY ––Emergency workers participated with law enforcement, government agencies, the Red Cross and other municipalities Thursday morning in an emergency drill led by Choctaw County Emergency Management ––Pat and Lewis Collins, Sheila Gibbs and Ed Bernard in the comm center.
The drill dealt with a National Weather Service bulletin scenario, beginning with a tornado touching down at Goodland, where a (pretend) youth rally was being held. The Choctaw County Ambulance Authority and Choctaw Memorial Hospital also sustained damage from the storm, and a truck hauling hazardous material was overturned near the elementary school. Several municipalities assisted with the scenario, including Boswell, Sawyer, Soper, Grant, Bluff and Nelson.
According to Emergency Management representative, Lewis Collins, the scenario was prepared to set participants up for failure. "Those involved in this drill handled every aspect of the emergency very well," Collins said. "They were very calm and collected. We did NOT fail."
Once the debriefing was complete following the drill, participating agencies prepared after-action reports to help devise an improvement plan to repair flawed situations. According to Collins, the backup communication systems and all involved worked well for the drill. "There were a few flaws, and this drill helped bring them to light. Once the improvement plans are complete, they should be corrected."
The purpose of the emergency drill, which has been two months in the making, was to test and refine existing policies and procedures and to give local


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Title | Faculty Personnel Reduction (Interim Policy) | Number | 648 |
Section | Academics | Approval Date | Apr 15,2010 |
Subsection | Faculty | Effective Date | Apr 15,2010 |
NOTE: Policy #635 Academic Freedom, Professional Rights, and Responsibilities has been proposed for revision into three separate policies; namely, #635 Faculty Rights and Professional Responsibilities (approved by Board of Trustees April 15, 2010), #646 Faculty Appeals for Retention, Tenure and Promotion and #648 Faculty Discipline (approved by Board of Trustees April 15, 2010, effective upon passage of revised policy #637 Faculty Tenure). After development of revised policy #635 and #646 Faculty Appeals for Retention, Tenure and Promotion, the remaining language from the original #635 was assigned policy #648 Faculty Personnel Reduction. This policy (#648) will be redrafted as a faculty discipline policy.
A. Personnel Reduction
1. Termination of faculty services to Utah Valley University may occur for one of the following reasons:
a. A faculty member is terminated during the probationary appointment at the end of a contract period by administrative action in accordance with the academic tenure policies.
b. A faculty member with tenure is terminated for cause as determined by the institution Board of Trustees on recommendation of the President. Confidentiality is to be observed.
c. A faculty member initiates the termination by resigning from the position.
d. A faculty member exercises retirement.
e. Appointment to a tenured position is considered permanent and not subject to termination or substantial reduction in status, except under those circumstances discussed herein.
B. Resignations and Retirement
1. Resignation. The decision to resign shall be submitted in writing by the faculty member to the immediate supervisor at the earliest feasible date.
2. Retirement. The decision to retire shall be submitted in accordance with the institution Retirement policy. In order to facilitate continued operation of the program, written notification of intention to resign or retire shall be considered binding if not rescinded by the faculty member in writing within five (5) working days of the date of submission. The immediate supervisor will advise the President through normal administrative channels of such a decision.
C. Discontinuance of Non-Tenured Faculty
1. Any full-time, non-tenured faculty member whose annual appointment the institution wishes not to continue, or whose appointment the institution wishes to continue with substantially reduced status, shall be given advance notice in writing of such intent by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as follows:
a. For a full-time faculty member who has served more than one academic year, notice shall be given not later than December 15 of the current academic year.
b. For a full-time faculty member who has served less than one academic year, notice shall be given not later than March 1st of that academic year.
2. Procedural Due Process. If a non-tenured faculty member alleges that discontinuance or reduction in status is based upon discriminatory or prejudicial treatment in violation of his or her constitutional or statutory rights, the faculty member shall be accorded the procedural due process provided in this policy (see VII.F.). The petitioning faculty member shall have the burden of introducing competent evidence sufficient to support a decision that the non-renewal or reduction was based on discriminatory, prejudicial facts and reasons. Review on appeal shall be limited to a determination of whether the nonprejudicial, nondiscriminatory requirements have been met.
D. Termination for Cause
1. Continuation of academic tenure requires maintenance of reasonable care in the faculty member's performance as a teacher and scholar.
2. Causes for Dismissal. A faculty member may be dismissed for:
a. Professional incompetence.
b. Unethical behavior.
c. Violation of Board of Regents' or institution rules.
3. Dismissal Proceedings. Dismissals for cause shall be made only after proper investigation, after recommendation of the President, and approval by the institution Board of Trustees. In any such proceeding, confidentiality is to be observed carefully.
E. Termination for Medical Reasons
1. A tenured faculty member may be dismissed or given a contract with substantially reduced status if medical incapacity prevents the faculty member from performing usual duties and responsibilities.
2. Allegation. Proceedings to terminate or to give substantially reduced status to a faculty member for medical reasons shall be initiated by a written statement alleging medical incapacity made to the President or designee, by the faculty member's dean, department chairperson, or supervisor. The faculty member shall be notified in writing of the allegation and informed of the right to a conference.
3. Physical Examination. In such cases the faculty member shall be informed of the right to be examined (at institution expense) by two physicians. One physical shall be chosen by the faculty member and the other physician shall be chosen by the institution.
4. Examination Concurrence. Should both examining physicians concur as to the absence of such medical incapacity, no further action shall be taken.
5. Examination Refusal. If the faculty member refuses to submit to medical examination, or if the complaint of medical incapacity cannot be resolved by administrative disposition during an informal, conciliatory meeting, a written formal charge shall be prepared and submitted to the President of the Faculty Senate who shall convene an ad hoc committee; and a formal hearing procedure shall be initiated.
6. Decision. The Faculty Senate ad hoc committee may recommend extended suspension or involuntary early retirement. The committee may also recommend, in those cases where the duration of medical incapacity is expected to be relatively short, that the faculty member be only temporarily replaced or be given priority for possible rehire.
F. Termination of Tenured Faculty for Institutional Reasons
1. Financial Exigency (See Policy #373, Bona Fide Financial Exigency and Personnel Reduction).
2. Program or Unit Discontinuation. A tenured faculty member may be dismissed or given a contract with or without substantially reduced status in the event of a bona fide discontinuance of a program or department of instruction.
3. Conciliatory Actions
a. Notification. When a faculty member with tenure is terminated or given a renewal contract with a substantially reduced status because of bona fide discontinuance of a program, a department of instruction, or other equivalent tenure-granting academic subdivision, he/she shall be notified no later than March 30 of the previous contract year. After that date, his/her contract shall be renewed at a salary rate not less than his/her current contract or he/she shall be given severance pay equal to his/her current contract salary in lieu thereof.
b. Reassignment. At the time it is preparing and implementing a plan for personnel reduction, the institution shall make a good faith effort to reassign any faculty member to be laid off to an existing vacant position within the institution for which the faculty or staff member is qualified. A tenured faculty member who is not dismissed and who is appropriately qualified has the right to displace a non-tenured faculty member from his or her position. The reassignment of faculty, including decisions regarding salary, and other rights in the new assignment, shall be negotiated by the dean and the department chairperson with the participation of the faculty of the program to which the proposed reassignment is to be made. Reassigned faculty with tenure carry that tenure to the new program.
4. Appeals Rights. Unless otherwise required by law or regulation, the institution's grievance procedure shall not delay the effective date of the layoff (see UVU Policy #646 Faculty Appeals).
5. Reinstatement Rights.
a. For Tenured Faculty. In cases of layoff of tenured faculty members, the position concerned may not be filled by replacement within a period of three (3) years from the effective date of the layoff unless the tenured faculty member has been offered a return to employment in that position and has not accepted the offer within thirty (30) calendar days after the offer was extended.
b. For Non-tenured Faculty. Except as provided in section VII.E.2.a.2. (giving a tenured faculty member to be laid off the right to displace a non-tenured faculty member), in the case of a position from which a non-tenured faculty member has been laid off, the position concerned may not be filled by replacement within a period of one (1) yea from the effective date of the layoff unless that position has been offered to the following persons who were laid off, who are qualified therefore, and who have not theretofore been rehired: first, tenured faculty members; second, non-tenured faculty members. Each such offer must be accepted within thirty (30) calendar days after the offer is extended before being offered to anyone else.
c. For Reinstated Faculty. A faculty member who has been laid off and who accepts reinstatement in the same position will resume the rank and tenure status held at the time of layoff, be credited with any sick leave accrued prior to the date of layoff, and be paid a salary commensurate with the rank and length of previous service.
6. Discipline and Termination for Cause. The provisions governing termination for Cause shall include the following:
a. Dismissal for Cause. No faculty member who has achieved tenure shall be dismissed without Cause. Dismissals for Cause shall be made only after proper investigation by the administrative officers of the institution, a hearing by a Due Process Committee (if such is requested), and action by the institution Board of Trustees upon recommendation of the President.
b. Due Process Committee. A recommendation by the President for termination for Cause of the services of a faculty member who has achieved tenure will be considered by a Due Process Committee. A faculty member shall be permitted to choose an advisor who may act as counsel. A record, stenographic or electronic, shall be provided by the institution for future reference.
G. Due Process
1. In all disciplinary, suspension, or termination proceedings, or proceedings regarding academic freedom, the faculty member shall be subject to the following policy provisions.
2. Notice.
a. Written notice shall be delivered personally, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the faculty member under investigation. Such notice shall contain the following:
3. Statement of Facts. A concise statement of the facts, conduct, or circumstances reported to constitute failure to comply with the Standards set forth in this policy, including the names of those persons making the charges.
4. Proposed Action. A statement of the action proposed to be taken, in the event the allegations of noncompliance are sustained by a Due Process Committee.
5. Statement of Rights. A statement informing the faculty member of his or her rights to be heard in conference with the President, or the President's designee, and that such conference must be requested in writing to the President or President's designee by the faculty member, and further, that the faculty member may have an advisor or counsel of his or her own choosing present at such conference, and that such conference must be requested within five days after receipt of the notice by the faculty member, and that such conference must be held within ten days after receipt of such notice by the faculty member. The purpose of the conference is to attempt to reach an agreement or settlement, thereby precluding the necessity of a formal hearing.
6. Schedule for Hearing. The time and place of the hearing before a Due Process Committee and, as previously stated, that the faculty member may be represented at such hearing by an advisor or counsel of his or her own choosing.
7. Contest of Charges. Within 20 days of the receipt of the notice of hearing, the faculty member, if he or she wishes to contest such charges, shall file in writing with the President or the President's designee, an answer to the charges made; and that failure to do so will result in the entry of the faculty member's default in the proceedings, and appropriate action will be taken to refer the matter to a Due Process Committee for its recommendations.
8. Procedures Subsequent to Notice.
a. Time Line. The hearing shall be held not less than 30 nor more than 45 days after the faculty member has received written notice of the hearing, provided, however, that the faculty member's written answer has been duly filed. The President or designee shall convene a Due Process Committee within the period of time aforesaid.
b. Pre-Hearing Conference. Prior to the date set for the hearing, a pre-hearing conference will be held before the President or designee and a faculty member elected by the Faculty Senate or the faculty at large. The pre-hearing examiners shall delineate the issue to be examined at the hearing. At this pre-hearing conference, the administration and the faculty member shall make available to each other, upon request, a list of their witnesses to be called and the documentary evidence to be introduced at the hearing.
c. Hearing. The hearing before a committee may be continued upon good cause shown by either the administration or the faculty member.
9. Witnesses. The Due Process Committee may require the attendance of witnesses, and shall do so at the request of the complainant, of the administration, or of the faculty member. All witnesses called by either side may be examined and cross-examined.
10. Emergencies. Emergencies may be grounds for a reasonable extension of the time within which an answer must be filed, but such emergencies must be of a serious and compelling nature.
11. Composition of the Due Process Committee. The Due Process Committee shall be composed of five, seven, or nine members. Said committee, appointed by the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate, shall consist of faculty and administrators with the majority of the committee being faculty members. A majority vote shall control the action of the committee.
12. Appeals. An appeal may be taken from the decision of the Due Process Committee to the President, whose decision shall be final, unless the institution Board of Trustees chooses, at its sole discretion, to review a final decision. Any review by the institution Board of Trustees shall be a review of the record only for the purpose of determining if procedural due process has been granted. All appeals shall be made within 15 days of receipt of written notice of the decision to be appealed.
13. Suspension Pending Action. In the event that a faculty member is charged with a serious offense affecting the public interest, the President may suspend the faculty member from professional duties upon written notification to the faculty member and the institution Board of Trustees. This suspension may remain in effect until such time as the faculty member has resigned, been acquitted, or been dismissed.
14. Sanctions.
a. Permissible Sanctions. The following sanctions are permissible:
(1) Verbal censure.
(2) Written reprimand.
(3) Probation.
(4) Suspension without pay (not exceeding one year).
(5) Dismissal.
(6) Fines.
b. Combinations of Sanctions. Combinations of sanctions may be imposed where appropriate and consistent with the provisions of this policy. When a sanction less than dismissal is imposed, the terms of imposition may include a requirement that the faculty member take reasonable action to make restitution or remedy a situation created by a violation of a Standard of Behavior.
18. Purpose of Sanctions. Sanctions may be imposed on a faculty member when it has been determined by proceedings pursuant to this policy that he or she has violated a Standard of Behavior, if the imposition of the sanctions will serve one or more of the following purposes:
a. To induce self-improvement and reform by a faculty member whose conduct demonstrates the need of self-improvement and reform.
b. To indicate to the faculty member the seriousness of his or her violation and thereby deter him or her from future violations.
c. To reassure the institution community that violations of the Standards of Behavior which the faculty member has broken will not be tolerated, thereby serving to maintain respect for and commitment to the Standards of Behavior by other members of the institution community.
d. To remove from institution employment faculty members whose inability to continue in beneficial service to the institution has been clearly demonstrated.
19. Conditions for Sanctions. Since sanctions are at best a painful necessity, the decision to impose them should be guided by mercy and restraint. Sanctions shall be imposed under the following conditions:
a. When the purposes set forth in VII.F.6.c. above cannot be adequately served by less severe actions.
b. When the sanction is not disproportionately severe in relationship to the violation of the Standard of Behavior for which it is imposed.
c. When the imposition of such sanction is fair and just to the faculty member involved, giving due consideration to his or her situation, to prior service to the institution, and to any relevant matters tending to mitigate the seriousness of the violation.
20. Use of Non-Punitive Measures. When non-punitive measures such as guidance, counseling, therapy, leave of absence, voluntary resignation, or early retirement are available and will provide reasonable assurance that the faculty member will not repeat the violation of the Standard of Behavior, if the faculty member consents thereto, such measures should be taken in lieu of disciplinary sanctions under this policy, unless substantial institution interests would thereby be undermined.
21. Rehearing. No faculty member shall be twice subjected to proceedings under this policy for the same violation. A rehearing at the direction of the President following an appeal by the faculty member is not a second proceeding.
22. Court Conviction. When a faculty member has been tried and convicted in the courts, he or she shall not be subjected to proceedings under this policy for the same acts unless the acts alleged raise serious questions about the faculty member's ability to perform as a faculty member. When a faculty member has been tried and acquitted, such acquittal shall be conclusively presumed to establish his or her innocence of the acts charged in the criminal case. As used herein, acquittal includes dismissal of charges for insufficient evidence, after trial has commenced.

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Before you weigh yourself down with that extra piece of pumpkin pie, step out into the early evening chill for a treat that's light, airy, and calorie-free: a look at the stars. Some of the most prominent stars of summer are still in view in the west, while the stars of winter are climbing in the east.
The brightest part of the starry tableau isn't the stars at all, though -- it's the planets Venus and Jupiter. After the Moon, they're the brightest objects in the night sky. Look for them quite low in the southwest as the sky begins to grow dark. Venus is the brighter of the two, with Jupiter right above it. As long as you have a clear horizon, you can't miss 'em. They set by around 8 o'clock.
Due west, and a good bit higher, look for the three stars of the wide-spread Summer Triangle -- Vega, Deneb, and Altair. Vega's the brightest of the three. Although they form the signature star pattern of summer, they'll remain in view in the evening sky well into the winter.
And well before the triangle drops from view in the west, the signature star pattern of winter stands proudly in the east: Orion, the hunter. A short row of three stars that stands straight up from the horizon forms Orion's Belt. Two brighter stars flank it -- orange Betelgeuse to the north, and blue Rigel to the south. The hunter will soar high across the south during the night.
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WALHACHIN — BC Parks doesn't expect problems at Juniper Brach this weekend, but will keep several rangers close by just in case.
Jeff Leahy, BC Parks regional director for the Thompson-Cariboo, stood at the park's gate during Friday's noon hour and stopped people as they drove up. He told them the park was closed until Monday. Several signs indicated the same.
Some of the campers asked Leahy's staff if they could guarantee their safety during the weekend, he said. They were told that would be hard to do if 300 people showed up.
"We've been in contact with the RCMP. We're working with the RCMP. If an incident does happen, we're not afraid to call them," said Leahy.
The first two First Nations — including organizer Steve Basil of the Bonaparte band — arrived at 1 p.m. There were a half dozen at the camp by late Friday afternoon. Basil told The Daily News he expected most of his guests to arrive late Friday or today
Leahy spoke with Basil and understands he wants it to be a great experience for everyone.
"I don't anticipate we'll have any problems," he said.
But there will be three to five rangers at Juniper Beach per shift, he said. Shifts will run seven hours and continue through the weekend as needed.
"We're dealing with an unknown. We have no idea how many people will show up," he said.
Some Juniper Beach campers say BC Parks rangers sparked uneasiness by suggesting they couldn't guarantee safety during this weekend's First Nations gathering at the provincial campsite.
"They told every one of us. They scared a lot of people away," said Sharon Smith of Ashcroft.
Smith and her husband, Steve, were one of five families who remained at the campsite at noon Friday — the deadline BC Parks had set to close the site for a First Nations cultural event.
The park was almost full Thursday night when the rangers encouraged people to leave. The small group that remained Friday morning had no intention of leaving unless things turned ugly.
"I'm sure it will be fine," she said.
Campers were asked to stay at nearby Steelhead and Tunkwa provincial campsites free of charge because the experience might be more enjoyable, said Leahy.
Mark Davy brought his wife and two children from Chilliwack because the family had a nice stay at Juniper Beach last year. He was shocked when he saw the signs saying the campsite would be closed for the weekend, he said.
"It totally blindsided me," said Davy.
But there's no way he's going anywhere else, especially after his family planned on the trip for weeks.
"I'm staying. There's no way I'm going," he said.
Iain Mitchell of Ashcroft was going to leave, but decided against it. He wants to see how everything plays out.
"I hate to go home and feel like I'm backing out," said Mitchell.
Standing with a traditional eagle-feather staff, Basil said he'd have preferred the First Nations had the park to themselves, but he's more than willing to accommodate the campers.
He said the ceremonies— including one to honour ancestral remains recently found in the area — are private and asked the non-aboriginals to keep a respectful distance.
The timing of the event is crucial as it's tied to the start of the salmon run and utilizes what he says is a traditional meeting and food gathering spot.
Basil said the gathering is drug and alcohol free.


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Feb 16, 2013 - At 2:06 a.m. officers were on a routine bar check at The Village night club, 205 N. Christian St. when a fight occurred inside and then spread to the outside of the bar. Officers entered the bar and discovered a large fight with tables and bottles being thrown. All available officers and detectives responded, as well as five units from neighboring police agencies. Police arrested Tyree Eatmon, 25-year-old male, resident of York, PA and charged him with Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Eatmon allegedly assaulted an employee of The Village by striking the employee in the back of the head with a wooden table. The employee was not seriously injured. Police also charged Jeremiha Hunter, 25-year-old male, of Hanover, PA with Public Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct. No one was seriously injured in the fight. A city officer sustained a minor elbow injury during the incident.
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11:01 a.m. Feb. 14, 2013, Lancaster City Police officers responded to the 500 blk. of N. Franklin St. for a domestic dispute. It was determined that Messiah Burrell, a 24-year-old male who recently moved to Lancaster City from Philadelphia, assaulted his 22-year-old girlfriend (a city resident) and their 4-year-old son. Burrell picked up the child by the neck and head and threw him onto the sidewalk causing the child to strike his head and shoulder on the concrete. Burrell also choked the female victim and punched her in the face multiple times. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The child was treated for contusions and a strained neck. The 22-year-old female was treated for a broken nose and other facial injuries. Burrell was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Simple Assault, Endangering the Welfare of Children, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person by Off. Michael Landis before MDJ Jimenez. He was arraigne and committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $250,000.00 bail.
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At 7:42 p.m. Feb. 11, 2013 officers were dispatched to Superstar Grocery, 601 N. Lime for an armed robbery that had just occurred. Officers arrived and learned from the victim / store owner that a male suspect entered the store, pointed a handgun at him and demanded money from the register. When the register would not open, the suspect grabbed the entire register and fled on foot. Minutes later, Sgt. Richard Heim attempted to stop two subjects in the 500 block of Burrowes Ave. One fled on foot and was stopped about a block away. This subject, Troy D. Fry, 23, of the 900 blk. E. Walnut St. matched the description of the suspect. The victim was brought to the scene where he identified the subject as the robber. He was arrested and taken to the police sation. The other subject stopped, Tyler Fry, 21, same address as Troy (Troy and Tyler Fry are brothers), was arrested on a summary warrant. A pellet gun was found in Troy's path of escape and the cash register was later located by officers in the 600 block of N. Jefferson St. Both subjects were interviewed by detectives and charged with Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy by Det. George Bonilla before MDJ Janice Jimenez. Both were committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $100,000.00 bail.
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No. 13 UCLA 37, California 10: Brett Hundley threw for a career-high 410 yards and three touchdowns as the Bruins routed the Golden Bears in their Pac-12 home opener. Hundley completed 31-of-41 passes without an interception for UCLA (5-0, 2-0), which avenged last season's 43-17 loss to California (1-5, 0-3). The Bruins led 17-0 early in the second quarter when Paul Perkins capped an 11-play, 77-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run.Jared Goff, who threw for a school-record 504 yards against Washington State last week, was 26-of-43 for 215 yards and one interception against UCLA. Daniel Lasco had six carries for 39 yards and scored on a 6-yard run with 2:35 left in the second quarter to cut the deficit to 17-10.The Bruins answered when Hundley connected with a wide-open Thomas Duarte for a 27-yard touchdown pass with 40 seconds left before the half, and the Bruins held California scoreless after intermission. The Golden Bears lost their fourth straight while going 4-for-17 on third-down conversions.Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked two of his three field goals in the third quarter to extend UCLA's lead to 30-10, and Hundley threw a 22-yard TD pass to Shaquelle Evans with 4:41 left to play to cap the scoring. Devin Fuller had six receptions on 98 yards and a score for the Bruins, who are primed to move into the top 10 of the national rankings for the first time since 2005.GAME NOTEBOOK: California fell to 0-5 against FBS opponents. … UCLA has outscored its opponents 71-0 in the third quarter this season. … Perkins had 36 yards on 14 carries in place of Jordon James, who missed the game with an ankle injury. The Bruins were held to a season-low 78 rushing yards.
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very enjoyable meal; and well worth the price. Flagstaff's best restaurant.
We had a great meal and the service was terrific. Unfortunately there was a very loud, nerdy engineer that we had to listen to. My husband has been a software engineer at a large tech company for 30 years and he wasn't impressed. However, we would go back.
Flagstaff is blessed to have such a quaint spot to enjoy such fine dining. The service is impeccable and the food is outstanding.
Outstanding experience everything was great although slow at being seated
Eating at Brix is an entire experience! There is ambience, great service, off the richter scale food, and a fantastic wine list. I couldn't recommend it any higher.
Brix is our favorite restaurant in Flagstaff and we make it a point to eat there every time we're in town. The menu is interesting, albeit somewhat limited, and every dish is well prepared and delicious. My only wish is that Brix had a few more appetizers/starters on the menu that people can share. But that's a minor flaw compared to the overall experience. So if you're up for a memorable meal, this is the place to go.
Kinda cramped inside eating area, wished we would have chosen outside. Our first time so not sure of a consistent menu, however there was a limited number of entrées. The duck breast and plolenta was excellent. The trout was small but very good. Dessert with Flourless chocolate cake hit the spot. Not kid type of foods...unless adventurous. We'll go back when in town.
A neighborhood gem. Our first visit and we were not dissapointed. Great food and drinks.
In summer we not only escape from Phoenix, but TO Brix. We love the creative menu and casual elegance. Our server also happened to be the bar tender, yet she managed to be available for questions, and even chit chat, despite bar duties. Our meal was superb. We shared one entree (risotto), an appetizer (summer squash soup), salad (a perfect Caesar - a compromise - I wanted the beet), and desserts (orange blossom brulee), and had left overs for lunch. For once I ignored the amazing wine list in favor of a martini, and wasn't sorry. We'll make it back again before we leave town, if only because I need to try one of their super creative signature cocktails.
We were recommended to try Brix by a foodie friend and so happy we did! We shared the cheese plate appetizer and each had the duck entree. It was a meal we won't soon forget.
Three at our table enjoyed the duck breast which was tender and perfectly prepared on a bed of grits.. The fourth diner had pasta and he thought it was good. Appetizer of mushroom tart left us yearning for more as it was yummy and the arugula with it so tasty. Three of us had beet salads and would choose it again. Our table was by an open door to the patio so we had the best of both. Tables for two looked perfect for a romantic dinner. The wine we chose was a Brewer Clifton pinot and it was wonderful. The only negative was the music, which was loud and jarring. Our server immediately turned it down when asked. Service was very good and we all look forward to a repeat visit.
Food was excellant service was exceptional We had a great experiance
This was a very good place. The food was well thought out and great tasting with lots of flavor. The fried bread pudding desert was phenomenal. Would go back in a heartbeat.
So happy to have chosen as our last dinner in Flagstaff! The food was perfect and our waiter was very attentive and great! I asked what the "Vini del Barrio" was similar to and the waiter immediately brought me a sample, of which we got a bottle because there was 3 of us and the price was just right. We had the duck, steak frites, and risotto...all were amazing! The chicken meatballs and field greens were great appetizers! My husband an I shared the orange blossom creme brûlée and our friend had the huckleberry-ginger sorbet...both were very refreshing and delicious! Highly recommend!
The food is great all year long, but the food and Summer ambiance on the patio cannot be topped in Flagstaff and for miles around. What an experience. We never tire of it and the cheeses are superb
We wanted to go to Brix one time before we move from Flagstaff. It is too expensive to be a regular part of our lives, but it was a wonderful bucket-list experience. I'm glad Flagstaff has it.
One of our best dinners in Flagstaff. Recommended to us by our B&B owners. So good we went back a second time on a 4 night stay. The crispy pork shank was outstanding! Special preparation with peach-coriander jam. The chef explained the special method for crisping the shank and they prepared a special side dish of seasonal Fiddlehead Ferns upon our request. Good wine pairings by Alli, our excellent server both nights. Outdoor seating one night was very pleasant. Highly recommended!
We enjoyed our meal at Brix while visiting Flagstaff; it is comparable to another fine Flagstaff restaurant, Josephine's. The servers are a bit unpolished; they should be required to look more presentable and have any tatoos covered, especially on their arms!!! The food was tasty and service was friendly; the small rear patio is lovely for outdoor dining.
Since it wasn't busy the night we arrived, the host offered us a table on the patio which was great. Good regional cuisine items and a good wine list here. Loved the cheese and charcuterie, and the seasonal old fashioned cocktail was very refreshing. (Does that make it a "new " fashioned if it's seasonal?)
Celebrated 45th Anniversary here. Incredible food flavors! Incredible service! Had Squash Blossoms (YUMMMMMMM,) for appetizers, the Baby Spinach Salad and Heirloom Beet Salads were both OFF THE HOOK! Wife had Halibut w/Gnocchi, and I reveled in the Duck Breast with Aleppo Pepper Grits!!! Both were fantastic!! Finished off with Creme Brûlée, both vanilla and orange blossom! As good as in Paris! The servers were delightful, and really worked as a team! We loved this little out of the way place!!
We overnighted in Flagstaff (on our way to the Grand Canyon) and Brix was reviewed in our hotel dining guide. We decided to give it a try, and were very pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, unique, and beautiful! The wine list was varied and provided options for any palate. The staff was friendly, helpful (when making selections), and offered some great ideas for continuing our night out in "Staff's" small and quirky downtown. I'd recommend the pork, but since the menu changes seasonally, be sure to ask your server for the latest dish. You won't be disappointed!
That was our motto for the evening. Scrumptious dinner from beginning to end. Visiting from Scottsdale and chose Brix based on Internet reviews. This was one of the best meals ever! I never had fried green tomatoes before but these were a delicacy not to be missed. We were thrilled with the homemade pasta dish and the halibut cooked to perfection. And the cherry pecan bread pudding was to die for! Outstanding service and friendly staff too. Highly recommend and we'll make a point to come back next time we visit.
I've written up Brix before, so all I'll say is that when my birthday trip to Telluride fell through due to a scheduled medical procedure, the only thing I could think to do to make it up to myself was to dine at Brix. The food, ambiance and service are all top notch, and I always come away feeling pampered. Thanks, Brix, for making my birthday all better!
One of the best meals I have ever had in my life!! Get the duck, beet salad, fried green tomatoes, risotto, lamb, etc. Run do not walk to Brix!!!
We stumbled onto Brix in 2012 and had a marvelous dinner on the patio. I made the reservation in March this year when we planned out summer vacation that would take us to Flagtaff on the way home. We weren't disappointed. This is a restaurant I would go out of the way for. Hmmm. My next weekend get-a-way just might be for a trip to BRIX for dinner. It is that good!
The food was outstanding as was the service. Allie really knows all about the menu and the wine list and made the experience an outstanding one.
My wife and I celebrated our 41st anniversary on the patio, and had a wonderful and memorable time! The server was very conscientious and the food outstanding.
Brix is a marvelous limited menu.....with the emphasis on marvelous. Try the cheese appetizer....it's not just ordinary. The service is superb and, if you eat on the patio it is one of the most comfortable dining experiences we have had, this side of NYC. If it is cold or raining you have to go inside and that is nothing like the patio. It is a nice restaurant, a little noisy inside and a little bland......but the food is still superb.
Friends knew we were visiting Flagstaff for my birthday and gifted us with a gift certificate. Best gift ever. From the appetizers to salad to main course to dessert, everything was delicious. Even nicer is the fact that Brix, and it's sister restaurant Criollo that we tried later in the week, both use and are proud to support local farms. Dinner at Brix was a highlight of our vacation, which is hard to do considering how rich Flagstaff is with hiking, adventure and art as well!
A good selection of very fresh ingredients excellently prepared. We enjoyed a very relaxed evening and outstanding service.
The soup and Poutine were excellent!! Brix is a great restaurant!!
My wife and I dined here for the second time and were truly impressed with the experience on both occasions. The food is amazing, and the selections are wonderful. The menu varies from night to night based on the fresh ingredients available - many of which are proudly locally sourced. The crispy pork shank I had was incredibly delicious and the duck my wife had was even better. Our server was attentive and cheerful and offered good advice. The wine list is fun and has some nifty off beat selections from boutique wineries. We will return! Yum. We have eaten in many fine restaurants this summer (as we travelled extensively) and this was as good as any!
Our first time to Brix in Old Flagstaff and what a gem it is! Found it while perusing restaurants in Flag on Open Table. I wanted something special for my birthday and was not in anyway disappointed! The pork shank was the best ever and the antipasti was a yummy started. Our waitress, Allie, was excellent in menu explanations and recommendations...service was first rate.
Everything about the dining experience was excellent: the food, the service, the setting. Brix is Flagstaff''s very best restaurant, and certainly one of the 10 best in AZ. The pork shank, in particular, was scrumptious.
Glad we found and experienced Brix. Ceasar salads were excellent. Two in our party enjoyed the crispy pork shank. I was content with the duck breast. The wine selection was OK, but the prices had gone up substantially from what is currently shown on the web site and we found that a number of wines were out of stock.
Excellent, ambitious menu, informal but very high quality service
We started out with a 5 sample charcuterie platter that was great. Our dinners seemed small portioned but ended up as a lot of food. Overall the experience was worth the price.
This was the best meal we've had during our two weeks in America. Sensible portions, delicious food, varied and interesting menu. Waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful and gave good wine recommendation. International style cuisine, well presented. Would definitely recommend.
Our son attends NAU in Flagstaff. Whenever we go to visit he asks us to take him to Brix. Really nice location. Very friendly staff. Wine list shows some unique selections from Colorado/CA. Fun to try something new. The menu presents fresh options from local sources. Very tasty. Recommended.
Very accomplished wine list. Food was good but not outstanding. We arrived after having had a late lunch so were not very hungry. Since we ordered only appetizer, soup and salads our view is somewhat constrained. The squash soup was good. Salad was ok. A little sparse on embellishments but good dressing. I had an appetizer of rabbit with crispy crust which was overly cooked and crisp...a little like KC chicken if it were not for the very nice sauces that accompanied it. Staff was attentive but distracted by too many diners needing assistance. Decor was eclectic but interesting. Overall a nice but not memorable experience.
The food is always fresh and delicious I had the tastiest portion of shrimp and polenta with spicy peppers. The balance was perfect The wine list is good and the cocktails special too.
A surprise finding in an unexpected location. Don't judge by the exterior as you pull up, a gourmet meal is waiting for you inside. By my estimation the best in Flagstaff.
We arrived in Flagstaff after a long road trip, and decided on the Brix after carefully considering the reviews of various restaurants in Flagstaff. The Brix looked to fit our needs, and so we went. The restaurant delivered in all respects. We dined in a quiet room, and both of us had wonderful meals. As we were weary from our long road trip, we wanted a leisurely meal in a quiet, cozy atmosphere. That is just what we got. My Pasta Bolognese was exceptional. My husband thought his Steak Frites was very good.
If you are in Flagstaff you must eat at Brix. The food was great, I had sea bass and my wife had chicken. At the end do our dinner the chef came to our table to talk about our meal. The service was outstanding as soon as we walked in. Great place don't miss it.
The restaurant is a little treasure - the menu shows imaginative flair, the ambience is current and and service is spot on. Our mains were fabulous: my wife had the rib-eye with trumpet mushrooms; I had the glazed pork shank on a bed of risotto; both were presented with imaginative and exceptionally combined flavors. I had an issue with my risotto which I felt was too al dente for my tastes - it was replated with ancho chili pepper creamed grits, which I felt complemented the strong flavors of the shank even more than the risotto did. The home-made bread pudding with cherries and walnuts was a great way to end the evening.
Wait staff friendly with good input on wine offerings.
We loved our dinner at Brix. We were happy to find a restaurant that would be excellent in the Phoenix or Tucson dining scenes, but it's in Flagstaff. The hostess was helpful and friendly. Our waiter Dave was attentive, gave great recommendations, and added a lot to the experience. The foot was excellent. The shrimp and grits were a highlight - a really outstanding layering of flavors and textures. The salads were very good, and the Oregon seabass with gnocci was great. The deep fried strawberry bread pudding was a nice finish. It was overall a really good experience and we will definitely go back there next time we're in Flagstaff.
The food was amazing and the service was excellent.
I don't eat meat, but I do eat fish. My choices were sea bass at the highest price point on the menu ($36) or risotto ($18). I don't want to eat risotto every time I eat at Brix, and can't often afford a$36 entree plus wine plus salad, etc. Give those of us who don't eat meat another choice or two. It's a college town. My guess is you'd have plenty of takers.
Large group of us decended on this gem in Flagstaff and tasted our way through the menu. Not an unhappy person in the bunch. Duck yummy, steak great, beet salad as fresh as could be. Loved it.


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The Manteca Jr. Buffaloes conducted a practice at Seqouia School Thursday afternoon.
Dominique Barnes left one successful program and will go to another. The 2009 Manteca High graduate is heading out to Columbia, S.C. today to get settled in at Benedict College, an NCAA Division II men's basketball powerhouse. Barnes, a 6-foot-4 forward, averaged 8.5 points and 6.1 rebounds last winter while helping Manteca capture its first Valley Oak League championship in 20 years. The Buffaloes were 13-1 in conference action and 24-4 overall. "He would have ...
The Manteca Cowboys turned in a heavy workout Thursday at Neil Hafley School with a jamboree scrimmage looming Saturday at Salida Middle School. Head coach Eddie Lopez and his coaching staff will lead the Cowboys into their first NYFL contest Aug. 15 against the Central Valley Panthers at Modesto's Prescott Middle School. The 'Boys return home to Manteca High a week later for a showdown with the Patterson Redskins.
 This past week, I took my wife and son to Lake Tulloch for a two-day stay at their hotel.
Forty-four-year-old Mantecan Rob de Groot sacrificed plenty just to prepare for last Saturday's 20th Full Vineman Triathlon, the oldest independent Ironman event in the country, in Sonoma County.
Bob Kirkbride, 63, of Manteca scored a double eagle on the Par 5 13th at the Manteca Park Golf Course Wednesday.
The Manteca Area Soccer League hosted a player development camp Wednesday at Woodward Park.
Anna Arriola had a foot in almost half of the Fury onslaught this past Saturday, when the under-19 girls Manteca Area Soccer League squad thumped the Stockton Bulldogs, 10-2.
The Manteca Cowboys' rookie-team traveled out of town and put its perfect record against an out-of-division opponent this past Saturday.
The Manteca Junior Buffaloes bounced back from their only loss of the season with a simple formula on Saturday in a 46-8 victory over the Los Banos Wildcats.
The Delta Rebels traveled across town to Sierra High last Saturday to square off with the Manteca Chargers in their annual intra-city clash.
The two youngest squads for the Manteca Cowboys remain perfect in their first tour of the DYSA NorCal League.
Gino Campiotti tossed two touchdowns but the Manteca Junior Buffaloes couldn't match scores with the Oakdale Stampede in a 36-14 loss.
The under-19 girls Fury were able to salvage a tie thanks to Fabiola Magana's second-half goal in a 1-1 tie against Stockton.
The offensive line was the difference in the Manteca PeeWee Jaguars' shutout victory on Saturday afternoon.


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Back to ride the markets up a little today whopping 85 on the Dow but down again last week.
Sandra Smith in today's trade and waiting to make money in this downturn hasten their hey day -- -- catalog you're watching the trade last week you might have made some money because in the beaten down market we were looking at some of those big technology names.
That we're trading pretty cheaply and if you could -- gone in and gotten them on the lows they're getting quite nice bounce -- look at the major averages the NASDAQ the tech heavy NASDAQ.
Outperforming the broader market -- more than a percent if you look at -- big tech names you'll see lots of green on the screen.
Apple closed at two month lows last week the stocks getting a 3% bounce today.
Large technology names particularly looking at Cisco Systems.
They're PE ratios are less than fifteen these stocks are trading trading pretty inexpensively right now even Microsoft and Oracle -- again he's under fifteen and they're getting nice bounce in two to 3%.
And lastly guys because of the -- oil and gold.
A lot of these natural resources stocks are bouncing back today -- -- Connally may be surprised to hear that Chevron and acts on big oil names.
-- under ten they got very cheap.
And that big sell off last week's a lot of buyers are stepping in to that.
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All went extremely well. The tooling worked to perfection! Once the wheel axle was pressed in, I re-assembled the bearing housing to the final drive housing. I took my time and all went well.
I reattached the FD to the bike (using medium strength LocTite where thread locker had been found on disassembly) and then reassembled everything else, torquing as I went. Please refer to the RepROM for more details on the type and location of thread locker. I filled the rear drive with 180cc's of the specified lubricant (see DIY's for details on doing this.) Make certain to lubricate the driveshaft spline to rear-drive assembly, and make certain the rubber boot is installed correctly with the plastic expander inside it. I then re-installed and checked the operation of the rear brake.
I took the bike out for a 10 minutes test ride, and all was good. It was January here in New York so I wouldn't be putting any major miles on the bike until it warms up a little, but I am confident that the new bearing will make a difference and now I donÔÇÖt have to worry about it failing on my next major outing.
Some of the tooling and hardware that I used is available for loan if you are interested. Please contact me and we can discuss shipment, deposit, etc. Everything fits in a USPS Medium Flat Rate Box.
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A store listing by Danish online retailer Proshop reveals a couple of things, one, that NVIDIA's next flagship graphics card will indeed be called "GeForce GTX Titan," and two, it could be out of reach of a vast majority of enthusiasts. The retailer is listing an ASUS-branded card for 5,820.80 Danish Krone (US $1,046), and that's before Europe's famous taxation kicks in. After, that goes up to 7,276 DKK ($1,307). If one has to infer performance of the card from this price, given that NVIDIA won't botch up price-performance in relation to GTX 690, the GTX Titan should perform on-par, or outperform the GTX 690. Even if it's a tiny bit slower, NVIDIA could focus its marketing efforts on the card's 4-way and 3-way SLI capabilities, using which one could outperform GTX 690 QuadSLI setups.
Price is a little higher than i thought it would be. I was thinking $900, can't wait for a W1zz review
Finally, it can't come soon enough Maybe a steady 60fps at 2560x1600 with a single GPU on every game is going to be possible now.
Like I said in my editorial, NVIDIA is looking to pee on Sony PS4 launch (which is on Feb 20). So this card should be launched at the very latest by Feb 19. And I'm deeply skeptical about the price. I'm thinking more like $650.
yeah I'll wait for 8 series = new architecture, maybe more efficient, maybe better performance than the titan for top end card, and most of all down to earth pricing. At the pace of Titans pricing, I'm clearly skipping it and probably the whole 7 Series, so 8 series here i come 2014 next GPU upgrade.
The best products really are made when someone really wants to piss on someone else's party. Like Lamborghini to Ferrari
You will have to wait a long time. http://wccftech.com/amd-confirms-ra...nd-delay-hd-7000-series-remain-primary-focus/
What matters is Performance per Watt, and price with it. I don`t see many people flocking to buy the Asus Ares! All AMD needs to do is; make a card that beats nvidia in performance per watt at a reasonable price, and it will sell more.
All pre-sales pricing is always over priced. However if Nvidia really prices this card in the $800 to $1000 dollar price range..... they could be shooting themselves in the foot if they are aiming to compete with PS4. The PS4 is on supposed to cost $400 to $500 dollars US. So with that said let's see???? Buy 1 card that you still need to buy the rest of the PC to go along with??? Or buy a PS4 that can play everything out of the gate. My opinion is if the Titian costs as much as they say..... I will wait for AMD to drop their HD8900 series at a better price point (Which they will almost surely do) and buy 3 to 4 of those. Believe it or not Nvidia you can price people out of the market and this comes from a guy with 3 GTX 680's currently in his system.
with price over $1K? it's beyond a joke i doubt it. they love your money. they'll take everything in your pocket.
Oh my bad, by 8 series I meant Nvidia Geforce 8xx Series that's why i stated 2014 and thanks for the link you provided, that's some great news, i wasn't ready to ditch my GTX670 anytime soon, by all means i hope they delay launch of Geforce 7xx & Radeon 8xxx till February or March 2014 so when they launch then it would be a worth while upgrade, just my thoughts
I don't understand why this resolution on PC monitor is not mainstream yet. We've been stuck at this 768-1080p forever. This is pathetic. 1200-1600p was possible even with CRTs. I find it sad that my 10in tablet has higher res than my 27in monitor.
Do you play BF3 or Crysis on your tablet?? Let's stick with Angry Birds in 320PPI and leave AAA games for desktops..
I'd rather have the best single GPU out there, even for a hefty premium than buying more weaker GPUs, I've had too many problems with multi GPU setups to back up my claim. If you hadn't, well sir, you've been extremely lucky or you've never played as many games as I did.
Never Crossfire/SLI also for me ever. Half of games don't work anyways, or work like carp! Not to mention the extra noise and power. Not worth it.


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Coastal Carolina University graduate and Horry County resident, Thomas Muse announced his candidacy to run for the Republican nomination of District 68's seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Muse will be holding a "Meet and Greet" at Rotelli's on Hwy 501 across from Coastal Carolina University, lasting from 6:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, February 12th. This event is open to the public and free pizza and soda will be provided.
Thomas Muse has resided in Conway for the past eight years. Thomas graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a BSBA in Business Management; he went on further to receive his MBA with a focus in Organizational Management and Leadership from Methodist University.
"I have been and continue to be active in local Republican organizations in the area, I have always been pulled to the life of public service. After much prayer, thought and discussion with my family I have decided to run for the South Carolina House Seat from District 68. I feel that South Carolina, and specifically Horry County have yet to reach their full level of effulgence; I think we can be better then we ever have been before and I look forward to bringing us to the level that we belong at…I am a fresh face and I bring fresh ideas to the table. However, as any good public servant, I really want to hear from the people of District 68 and get their opinions on how to best meet their needs." said Muse.
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Jennifer Nelson is your link to a better diet. As specialty editor of the nutrition and healthy eating guide, she plays a vital role in bringing you healthy recipes and meal planning."Nutrition is one way people have direct control over the quality of their lives," she says. "I hope to translate the science of nutrition into ways that people can select and prepare great-tasting foods that help maintain health and treat disease."
A St. Paul, Minn., native, she has been with Mayo Clinic since 1978, and is director of clinical dietetics and an associate professor of nutrition at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
She leads clinical nutrition efforts for a staff of more than 60 clinical dietitians and nine dietetic technicians and oversees nutrition services, staffing, strategic and financial planning, and quality improvement. Nelson was co-editor of the "Mayo Clinic Diet" and the James Beard Foundation Award-winning "The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook." She has been a contributing author to and reviewer of many other Mayo Clinic books, including "Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight for EveryBody," "The Mayo Clinic Family Health Book" and "The Mayo Clinic/Williams Sonoma Cookbook." She contributes to the strategic direction of the Food & Nutrition Center, which includes creating recipes and menus, reviewing nutrition content of various articles, and providing expert answers to nutrition questions.
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As a specialty editor of the nutrition and healthy eating guide, Katherine Zeratsky helps you sort through the facts and figures, the fads and the hype to learn more about nutrition and diet.A Marinette, Wis., native, she is certified in dietetics by the state of Minnesota and the American Dietetic Association. She has been with Mayo Clinic since 1999.
She's active in nutrition-related curriculum and course development in wellness nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and nutrition related to weight management and practical applications of nutrition-related lifestyle changes.
Other areas of interest include food and nutrition for all life stages, active lifestyles and the culinary arts.
She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, served a dietetic internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and worked as a registered dietitian and health risk counselor at ThedaCare of Appleton, Wis., before joining the Mayo Clinic staff.
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By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
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Are dreams of sugarplums dancing in your head? What about other decadent holiday favorites? You know the ones that are loaded with sugar, salt and fat — cheese platters, bacon-wrapped appetizers, creamy eggnogs, spiked punches, cookies and rich desserts.
It can be a challenging time of year to make healthy choices. But healthy holiday eating is possible.
Here are some tips for making favorite recipes healthier:
- More than just sweet. When making desserts or eggnog, reduce the amount of sugar by half and enhance "sweetness" by adding a bit of citrus, more vanilla, nutmeg or cinnamon. Try turbinado sugar, honey or molasses — their flavor means you can use less. If recipes call for sugary toppings like frosting, jams and syrup, use fresh or unsweetened frozen fruit instead.
- Shake the salt out. You can reduce salt by half in most recipes too. Also go easy on salty condiments, such as pickles, catsup, mustard and soy sauce. Or try lower-sodium versions of packaged foods when available. Include crunchy, raw veggies on the relish tray such as cucumber slices and jicama sticks among the carrots and celery. Try a new homemade dip, such as hummus and salsa. In soup and entree recipes, substitute fresh herbs and flavored vinegars for salt.
- Trim the fat. In baked goods you can cut the fat by about half and replace it with unsweetened applesauce, prune puree or mashed banana. Instead of full-fat condensed milk, use condensed skim in drinks, desserts and, yes, even in fudge. For gravy, heat fat-free, low-sodium broth (or drippings with the fat removed); mix flour into cold skim milk and pour slowly into broth, stir until thickened and season to your liking.
Do you have tips for healthy holiday eating? How about suggestions for healthy hors d'oeuvres, sides and entrees?
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