Charge Your Electric Car Near La Crescenta

February 25, 2013, 11:35 am

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Charge Your Electric Car Near La Crescenta

Patch Montrose-La Crescenta, CA --

There's no doubt Californians love their cars. The Golden State accounts for almost 10 percent of all car sales in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported recently.

If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, you'll certainly have your pick. With its laws incentivizing car manufacturers to go green, California has driven the push for eco-friendly transportation.

Electric vehicles can provide up to three times the power conversion compared to their gas-powered counterparts and boast an engine that operates more quietly and requires less maintenance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. To top it off, buying an eco-friendly car can net you a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

Though electric cars are more energy-efficient, you can still travel up to three times as far in some internal-combustion vehicles. Another thing to consider is electric car batteries are expensive to replace and can take up to eight hours to charge.

Several car manufacturers offer eco-friendly vehicles, including Chrysler, General Motors, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Tesla and Toyota.

Some manufacturers are establishing their own charging stations hoping to lure potential customers. Tesla has built a network of six solar-powered charging stations from L.A. to San Francisco, according to Car and Driver.

Whether you're looking to buy an electric car or you already own one, Los Angeles County is full of service stations that will keep you charged for your emissions-free commute.

Sure, you can charge your car at home, but why do so at your own expense?

Though there aren't any stations in La Crescenta now, that doens't mean there won't be in the near future.

Here is a list of local charging stations in nearby Pasadena, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. Stations offer Level 1 (120 volts) and Level 2 (240 volts) charging.

· City of Pasadena - Schoolhouse Garage
33 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 1, Level 2

· Caltech Building 124 - Wilson Parking Structure
405 S. Wilson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - De Lacey Garage
45 De Lacey Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Los Robles Garage
400 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Holly Street Garage
150 E. Holly St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Alhambra Nissan
726 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: 626-289-6161
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Caltech Building 66 - Holliston Parking Structure
370 S Holliston Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Plaza Las Fuentes
135 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - El Molino Lot
100 N. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Calstart
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2 Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.

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Charge Your Electric Car Near La Cañada

February 25, 2013, 2:39 pm

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Patch La Canada Flintridge, CA --

There's no doubt Californians love their cars. The Golden State accounts for almost 10 percent of all car sales in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported recently.

If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, you'll certainly have your pick. With its laws incentivizing car manufacturers to go green, California has driven the push for eco-friendly transportation.

Electric vehicles can provide up to three times the power conversion compared to their gas-powered counterparts and boast an engine that operates more quietly and requires less maintenance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. To top it off, buying an eco-friendly car can net you a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

Though electric cars are more energy-efficient, you can still travel up to three times as far in some internal-combustion vehicles. Another thing to consider is electric car batteries are expensive to replace and can take up to eight hours to charge.

Several car manufacturers offer eco-friendly vehicles, including Chrysler, General Motors, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Tesla and Toyota.

Some manufacturers are establishing their own charging stations hoping to lure potential customers. Tesla has built a network of six solar-powered charging stations from L.A. to San Francisco, according to Car and Driver.

Whether you're looking to buy an electric car or you already own one, Los Angeles County is full of service stations that will keep you charged for your emissions-free commute.

Sure, you can charge your car at home, but why do so at your own expense?

Though there aren't any stations in La Cañada now, that doens't mean there won't be in the near future.

Here is a list of local charging stations in nearby Pasadena, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. Stations offer Level 1 (120 volts) and Level 2 (240 volts) charging.

· City of Pasadena - Schoolhouse Garage
33 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 1, Level 2

· Caltech Building 124 - Wilson Parking Structure
405 S. Wilson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - De Lacey Garage
45 De Lacey Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Los Robles Garage
400 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Holly Street Garage
150 E. Holly St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Alhambra Nissan
726 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: 626-289-6161
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Caltech Building 66 - Holliston Parking Structure
370 S Holliston Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Plaza Las Fuentes
135 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - El Molino Lot
100 N. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Calstart
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2 Reported by Patch 4 minutes ago.

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Charge Your Electric Car Near Arcadia

February 25, 2013, 12:55 pm

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Patch Arcadia, CA --

There's no doubt Californians love their cars. The Golden State accounts for almost 10 percent of all car sales in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported recently.

If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, you'll certainly have your pick. With its laws incentivizing car manufacturers to go green, California has driven the push for eco-friendly transportation.

Electric vehicles can provide up to three times the power conversion compared to their gas-powered counterparts and boast an engine that operates more quietly and requires less maintenance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. To top it off, buying an eco-friendly car can net you a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

Though electric cars are more energy-efficient, you can still travel up to three times as far in some internal-combustion vehicles. Another thing to consider is electric car batteries are expensive to replace and can take up to eight hours to charge.

Several car manufacturers offer eco-friendly vehicles, including Chrysler, General Motors, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Tesla and Toyota.

Some manufacturers are establishing their own charging stations hoping to lure potential customers. Tesla has built a network of six solar-powered charging stations from L.A. to San Francisco, according to Car and Driver.

Whether you're looking to buy an electric car or you already own one, Los Angeles County is full of service stations that will keep you charged for your emissions-free commute.

Sure, you can charge your car at home, but why do so at your own expense?

Though there aren't any stations in Arcadia now, that doens't mean there won't be in the near future.

Here is a list of local charging stations in nearby Pasadena, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. Stations offer Level 1 (120 volts) and Level 2 (240 volts) charging.

· City of Pasadena - Schoolhouse Garage
33 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 1, Level 2

· Caltech Building 124 - Wilson Parking Structure
405 S. Wilson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - De Lacey Garage
45 De Lacey Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Los Robles Garage
400 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Holly Street Garage
150 E. Holly St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Alhambra Nissan
726 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: 626-289-6161
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Caltech Building 66 - Holliston Parking Structure
370 S Holliston Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Plaza Las Fuentes
135 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - El Molino Lot
100 N. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Calstart
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2 Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.

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Charge Your Electric Car Near Altadena

February 25, 2013, 11:51 am

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Patch Altadena, CA --

There's no doubt Californians love their cars. The Golden State accounts for almost 10 percent of all car sales in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported recently.

If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, you'll certainly have your pick. With its laws incentivizing car manufacturers to go green, California has driven the push for eco-friendly transportation.

Electric vehicles can provide up to three times the power conversion compared to their gas-powered counterparts and boast an engine that operates more quietly and requires less maintenance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. To top it off, buying an eco-friendly car can net you a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

Though electric cars are more energy-efficient, you can still travel up to three times as far in some internal-combustion vehicles. Another thing to consider is electric car batteries are expensive to replace and can take up to eight hours to charge.

Several car manufacturers offer eco-friendly vehicles, including Chrysler, General Motors, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Tesla and Toyota.

Some manufacturers are establishing their own charging stations hoping to lure potential customers. Tesla has built a network of six solar-powered charging stations from L.A. to San Francisco, according to Car and Driver.

Whether you're looking to buy an electric car or you already own one, Los Angeles County is full of service stations that will keep you charged for your emissions-free commute.

Sure, you can charge your car at home, but why do so at your own expense?

Though there aren't any stations in Altadena now, that doens't mean there won't be in the near future.

Here is a list of local charging stations in nearby Pasadena, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. Stations offer Level 1 (120 volts) and Level 2 (240 volts) charging.

· City of Pasadena - Schoolhouse Garage
33 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 1, Level 2

· Caltech Building 124 - Wilson Parking Structure
405 S. Wilson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - De Lacey Garage
45 De Lacey Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Los Robles Garage
400 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Holly Street Garage
150 E. Holly St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Alhambra Nissan
726 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: 626-289-6161
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Caltech Building 66 - Holliston Parking Structure
370 S Holliston Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - Plaza Las Fuentes
135 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· City of Pasadena - El Molino Lot
100 N. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2

· Calstart
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2 Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.

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Obituaries: Bouchard, Bourdon, Corvo, Fulin, Hassett, McCluskey, Rosano

February 25, 2013, 2:39 pm

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Obituaries: Bouchard, Bourdon, Corvo, Fulin, Hassett, McCluskey, Rosano

Patch Middletown, CT --

Legacy.com reports the following deaths:

Peter Joseph Bouchard

Eola M. Bourdon

Louis J. Corvo

Lucia Fulin

Holly E. Hassett

Dorothy Soest McCluskey

Virgina "Mama" Rosano Reported by Patch 4 minutes ago.

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New ear infection guidelines

February 25, 2013, 1:04 pm

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CNN's Holly Firfer tells us about new guidelines for treating ear infections in children. Reported by CNN.com 2 hours ago.

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Job Alert: Automotive Service Technician

February 26, 2013, 1:57 am

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Job Alert: Automotive Service Technician

Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

More people leave Cherokee for work than any other county in metro Atlanta. Do you want to work closer to home?

Cherokee County Toyota is hiring an automotive service technician to work in its service department in Canton. The technician will be responsible for maintenance and repairs of Toyota vehicles.

Candidates for this position must have a minimum of two years of experience in an automotive repair facility and must supply their own tools. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and supply a three year MVR. Candidates with ASE certifications are preferred.

To apply for this position, click here.

To peruse the Canton-Sixes Patch classifieds, click here.

*Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Canton-Sixes Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.* Reported by Patch 13 hours ago.

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Cherokee County Mug Shots

February 26, 2013, 1:57 am

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Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center supplied Patch with the mug shots and booking reports of the inmates who appear here. At the time of reporting, none of them has been convicted of the listed charges, and all should be presumed innocent. Reported by Patch 13 hours ago.

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Brass Knuckles Cause Lockdown; Man Killed in Nightclub Shooting

February 26, 2013, 1:57 am

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Brass Knuckles Cause Lockdown; Man Killed in Nightclub Shooting

Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

*Brass Knuckles Trigger 'Soft Lockdown' at Intown Academy* - East Atlanta Patch

Students and faculty of the *Intown Academy* were on lock-down Monday morning, following an incident in which a student brought in a weapon to class.

Atlanta police detained a unidentified student for bringing a set of brass knuckles to school, *WSB *reported. East Atlanta Patch has more on this story.

*Fatal Shooting Outside of a Moreland Avenue Club* - East Atlanta Patch

Saturday evening gunshots inside the Nite Lite Phaze 2 Lounge on Moreland Avenue took the life 26 year-old Decatur man, Terry Blount.

The *Atlanta Journal-Constitution* reported that the victims mother, "said she was told by relatives who were with her son at the club that the suspect walked up to Blount and shot him in the chest." East Atlanta Patch has more on this story.

*One Home Invasion Suspect Arrested, One Still at Large* - Douglasville Patch

One man is in custody and one is still at large, after Friday morning's home invasion where two men, impersonating police officers, restrained and pistol whipped a man while stealing two guns and two laptop computers and leading police on a high-speed chase.

Lt. Bruce Ferguson of the Douglas County Sheriff's Major Case Unit said that two black males entered an apartment at Stewart Mill Landing, announcing they were police officers. They restrained and beat the husband, while not harming the wife. Douglasville Patch has more on this story.

*Gov. Deal Suspends Six DeKalb School Board Members* - Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch

Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that he is signing an executive order that accepts the State Board of Education's recommendation that six DeKalb school board members be removed.

Deal made the announcement Monday afternoon during a press conference at the state capitol.

School board member Donna Edler, of District 7, which includes several Stone Mountain schools, said she was not surprised by the governor's decision. "I think minds were made up quite some time ago." Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch has more on this story. Reported by Patch 13 hours ago.

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Georgia Power Confirms 4,000 Without Power

February 26, 2013, 1:57 am

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Georgia Power Confirms 4,000 Without Power

Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

*EDIT (12:35 a.m.): *According to Georgia Power's website, service will be restored in River Green before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.

*UPDATE (12:30 a.m., Tuesday): *Power has gone out in the River Green subdivision. The lights went out shortly after midnight Tuesday. Georgia Power has informed affected customers that service will be restored by 6:15 a.m.

*ORIGINAL STORY: *Roughly 4,000 Georgia Power customers are without power after a downed tree disrupted the power grid in the Canton area on Monday evening.

A spokesman with Georgia Power confirmed to Canton-Sixes Patch that the massive power outages in the Riverstone Parkway area were caused by the downing of a tree in the Waleska Road/Shoal Creek area.

The spokesman also confirmed that 4,000 customers are currently without power, but Georgia Power crews are in the area working to restore power.

Canton Police Chief Robert Merchant told Patch he has heard that a car and the tree made contact, though he is not sure if the tree fell on the car or if the car hit the tree. Regardless, a mother and a small child sustained non life-threatening injuries in the incident and have been trasported to Northside Hospital-Cherokee.

Merchant confirmed that three police units are currently on Highway 140 rerouting traffic between Riverstone and Reinhardt College parkways.

Merchant has heard from Georgia Power that it will take at least 30 minutes for crews to assess the situation and begin work.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has contacted the tree removal service to remove the tree from Highway 140. However, Merchant has been told by Canton Fire Chief Dean Floyd that the tree in question is approximately 36 inches across and will take some time to remove.

"It will be back to normal sooner rather than later, but it will still take some time," Merchant told Patch. Reported by Patch 13 hours ago.

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JEALOUS EX'S IKEA BOMB PLOT

February 25, 2013, 11:13 pm

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This is Bristol --

A BOMB alert at Bristol's Ikea was sparked by a jealous ex-lover who claimed his rival was involved in a plot to attack it.

A court heard Ayman Ibrahim phoned up the Swedish furniture seller's national call centre and claimed to be a Bristol café owner who had overheard Russian customers planning the scheme.

Police swooped on the Eastville store and two addresses in the city – but no bomb or bomb-making factory was discovered.

A jury has been told that Ibrahim, pictured, was in fact a P&O ferry worker, who made the hoax call in a bid to have his ex-wife's man friend Bartosz Ociepka deported.

The 46-year-old denies communicating false information with intent on December 30, 2011.

Karen Chamberlain, an Ikea team leader, told the jury a call was put through to her from a middle-aged sounding man with a heavy Eastern European accent.

She told the court: "He said that he knew that there was a bomb to be put into a Bristol store. He said he had a coffee shop and he overheard people speaking in Russian. He said he couldn't understand it but his wife did.

"They were plotting to put a bomb in the Ikea store in the next couple of days in Bristol. I asked him if he knew where or how it would be set off but he said 'no'. He said he felt he had to warn us."

Mrs Chamberlain said the caller referred to Ikea stores being bombed in Belgium and Germany.

She told the jury at Gloucester Crown Court: "He gave a person's name and he gave their address and postcode. He didn't give me his own name, he said he had a wife and family and it was for his safety."

Holly Webb, defending, suggested to Mrs Chamberlain that when she took the call she misheard "storm" and noted down "bomb", which the witness denied.

Ibrahim's ex-wife Maria Wierz- bicka, said they split in 2008 but Ibrahim had court-arranged contact with their daughter.

Ms Wierzbicka said she had relationship with Mr Ociepka, although they broke up in the summer of 2011. She told the jury Ibrahim was "very negative" towards Mr Ociepka. "He said he would get him deported," she added.

Mr Ociepka, speaking via a Polish interpreter, said he was baffled when police arrested him in connection with a bomb plot.

He said: "I thought the police had knocked on the wrong door."

When police asked him who might have implicated him in a bomb plot, he told them Ibrahim was "the only person who might have some grudge against me".

Ms Webb suggested that Mr Ociepka had been in a Tesco superstore café in Bristol with some Russian men on December 16 2011. He said he had not been there, and he only spoke three or four words of Russian.

Police searches of Ikea, of Mr Ociepka's home in Barton Hill and Ms Wierzbicka's home in Hengrove found no evidence of bombs.

Ibrahim told the jury he had reported Mr Ociepka to the police but had genuinely been concerned he was going to "storm" the Ikea store.

He said that he had travelled from his home in Dover to Bristol to buy a car and arranged, through Miss Wierzbicka, to take his daughter to school.

While in Bristol, he met a Latvian couple hitchhiking and agreed to take them to a Tesco café before giving them a lift. It was at the cafe, he said, that he spotted two men chatting with Mr Ociepka.

Ibrahim said that as he drove the Latvian couple to Dover they told him about the Russians' conversation.

He told the jury: "They said the two guys sitting with Mr Ociepka were absolutely mad. They were talking about storming Ikea. The girl said there was nothing funny about it, it had happened in Europe."

Ibrahim held up a batch of photocopies containing reports of bombings at Ikeas in Europe.

He said: "It was my duty to report it. It is a duty of any citizen. It is not a crime."

He admitted identifying Mr Ociepka to police, and showed the jury a picture of a suspect related to an attack on Ikea which he thought resembled Mr Ociepka.

The case continues. Reported by This is 16 hours ago.

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Ikea "bomb plot": Jealous ex called store claiming love rival was planning attack

February 26, 2013, 12:08 am

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Parents Continue Call for Superintendent's Removal

February 26, 2013, 2:03 am

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Parents Continue Call for Superintendent's Removal

Patch Fort Lee, NJ --

Superintendent Steven Engravalle did not attend Monday's Board of Education meeting, prompting parents to call for the Board to remove him from his position immediately. Engravalle's absence was of particular concern in light of the fact that the agenda included the Board's adoption of the preliminary budget for the 2013-2014 school year.

"I believe that the adoption of the preliminary budget should be pulled," Paula Colbath said.

Colbath's concern centered on the fact that the one-page preliminary budget, as attached to the agenda, did not contain any back-up documentation for the figures presented.

"There's no back-up and there's no opportunity to ask [the Superintendent] questions," she remarked.

Despite the concerns of Colbath, echoed in the remarks of George Porto and United Homeowners president Diane Sicheri, the Board voted to adopt the preliminary budget. Prior to their vote, Sicheri told the Board that it is difficult to trust Engravalle with $61.9 million of taxpayers money when "it's hard to trust him with $167,000 (he's paid in salary)."

Sicheri also noted that Board member Charlie Luppino has missed four consecutive meetings. "He's a voted official," she said. "Where is he?"

The Board assured Sicheri that Luppino's absence is something that they are aware of and will deal with.

Colbath also raised concern over the preparation of the agenda.

"At 3 pm today, there was no agenda," Colbath said. "Why? As a Board your hands were tied and couldn't put an agenda up."

When asked by Colbath if he met with Engravalle last Wednesday to set Monday's agenda, Board President Jimmy Park replied that he did not meet with the Superintendent on Wednesday. Park went onto explain that he "made it clear" to Engravalle that they should meet Friday evening to go through the resolutions.

Park clarified that in the language of the resolutions, where stated "upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools," he did not speak directly with Engravalle, but received the recommendation through a text that Engravalle had sent to his secretary who notified Business Administrator Cheryl Balletto. Balletto offered that regarding the grant application, Engravalle responded directly to her via email.

Howard Pearl reiterated his request from the previous meeting requesting that the Board ask the County Board for Engravalle's removal.

"We cannot function--it's time to make a change," Pearl said. "He is no longer our Superintendent."

Upon the recommendation of Board Member Holly Morell, the Board did not approve the payment for four conferences Engravalle requested to attend. One conference regarding school security, and another dealing with school preparedness and emergency planning, will be attended by Asst. Superintendent, Dr. Sharon Amato.

At the close of the public session, the Board retreated to closed session to discuss personnel matters where they said "action might be taken." Over an hour later they emerged, having taken no action.

When questioned, Park would not confirm that Engravalle was the topic of the closed session discussion.

Tune in for continuing coverage of Monday's Board of Education meeting.

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NEVER AGAIN!

February 26, 2013, 12:37 am

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This is Nottingham --

BUS firms have pledged that women who are alone at night and in danger will be able to travel free of charge.

Notts' Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping said he was given the guarantee during talks about safety and transport.

He said he wanted to ensure there were no more incidents like the 2011 rape of a woman in Nottingham minutes after she got off a bus because she was 20p short of the fare.

Mr Tipping said he had met NCT, the city's biggest bus firm, and tram operator NET to talk about night-time safety. He had also spoken to Trent Barton, who employed the driver involved in the 2011 incident.

Mr Tipping said he was "really pleased" with the responses.

He said the companies had assured him that in certain situations people who were vulnerable to attack would be able to get home if they were short of the fare, or without any money.

Mr Tipping said: "They said it will not happen in future. In certain circumstances if someone hasn't got a fare, they will take them on.

"Without exception everyone recognised that the incident in 2011 had not been dealt with properly. They gave an undertaking to make sure this does not happen again.

"Bus companies just need to think they have a social responsibility to get people home in some circumstances.

"The tragic incident at The Forest Recreation Ground has woken everyone up."

The woman, in her early 20s, was attacked by Joseph Moran, 19, of Walker Street, Sneinton, in Mansfield Road after a night out in December, 2011.

Moments before, she had boarded a bus outside Boots, in Lower Parliament Street, but only had £4.80 to pay the £5 fare.

The unnamed driver, who worked for Trent Barton, would not waive the 20p and told her to get off.

Shortly afterwards Moran beat her unconscious and raped her behind bushes on The Forest Recreation Ground. He was jailed indefinitely for public protection in September last year.

Alex Hornby, commercial director for Trent Barton, said: "That incident [in 2011] was an extremely rare one and nothing like that in any shape or form has happened since.

"It's not just about training, it's about making sure we have the right people driving.

"It's about making sure we have people who do care about people, and thankfully the trend is more about drivers who do look after people – and sometimes our drivers lend customers their own money.

"If you see someone vulnerable you do all you can to help. It's not just about fare, it can be about making sure they are on the right bus."

NCT said the firm had a long-running policy that said drivers could waive fares. A spokesman added: "Drivers are empowered to allow customers to travel for free if they present themselves in need of travel and cannot pay the full fare."

A NET spokesman said trams had an open boarding system. "We have a policy to deal with people who may be vulnerable and our staff are trained to deal with situations on their merit," he said.

Holly Swinckels, of Nottingham Women's Aid, said: "We'd urge all women to plan to get home safely. That means do go out and have a few drinks and a good time, but think about how you are going to get home.

"That may mean having the right money for a taxi or bus.

"We'd urge all bus companies to be mindful of the risks to women travelling alone."

Taxi firms including DG Private Hire are involved in a scheme with the University of Nottingham Students' Union to ensure students get home even if they are stuck without cash. Reported by This is 14 hours ago.

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Youngsport: Gloucester Schools celebrate victory over Solihull

February 26, 2013, 12:43 am

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Youngsport: Gloucester Schools celebrate victory over Solihull

This is Gloucestershire --

Gloucester A 3
Solihull 1
Gloucester's A Squad gained a two-goal advantage from the first leg of their S & G Challenge Cup encounter with Solihull at Longlevens.
The hosts turned in a fine performance against the West Midlanders and after going close on several occasions took the lead when Webb and Drewett combined well to set up Cronin for a neat finish into the far corner.
The impressive centre back combination of Kyffin, Rigby Mitchell and Gilkes prevented the normally free scoring Solihull forward line from testing Gardner-Medwin before the interval and with Basford, Douce, Webb and Mace battling hard in central midfield and Berry and Collins threatening down the flanks, it was no surprise when the city side added a second.
Gilkes' header from Douce's corner was saved by Knowles, but Drewett was on hand to convert the rebound.
Basford and Drewett both had efforts saved before Cozens reduced the arrears from close range, but Gloucester restored their two-goal advantage when Douce's right wing cross wasn't gathered by Knowles and the alert Drewett pounced for his 16th strike of the campaign.
Gloucester A: Gardner-Medwin; Berry, Kyffin, Rigby Mitchell, Gilkes, Collins; Basford, Mace, Webb; Drewett, Cronin. Sub: Douce.

Sutton Coldfield 2
Gloucester B 0
Chances were at a premium on a cold morning in the Birmingham suburbs, the hosts securing the Midland Challenge Trophy points thanks to two first-half goals.
With skipper Baron leading from the front the city team improved after the break, but apart from Priday's effort that was well saved by the home keeper, Gloucester rarely looked like scoring.
Gloucester B: Morrissey; Hatcher, Stubbs, Baron Tyndall, McKenzie, King, Williams, Martin, Priday, Harris.

Sutton Coldfield Girls 0
Gloucester Girls 4
The Gloucester Girls' Squad turned in a fine second half performance to earn their second victory of the season.
After a goalless first period, Holly Beck-Esson gave the visitors the lead, then provided the assist for Mia Wilden's first strike of the campaign.
Ella Cale finished confidently to extend the city team's advantage and right on the final whistle Wilden turned in her second after Liggett had provided the opportunity.
Gloucester Girls: Hornby; Jones, Hayward, Hawkins, Harris, Cale, Liggett, Wilden, Cale.

Gloucester B 2
Orpington B 1
Gloucester B earned three Geoff Richards Trophy points with a midweek victory over Orpington.
Priday finished well following Tyndall's assist but Springett levelled for the visitors before half time. With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Harris headed home his first goal of the campaign from Baron's left wing cross two minutes from time to give the city team victory. Reported by This is 14 hours ago.

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February 26, 2013, 12:11 am

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Project-based organizations are set to convene at this year's conference on May 2nd and 3rd in San Diego, CA.

Dulles, VA (PRWEB) February 26, 2013

Unanet, a developer of services automation software that helps project-based organizations manage people and projects for improved efficiency and effectiveness, has announced it will host its 2013 Customer Meeting in San Diego, California.

This year's meeting is centered around three program tracks: Unanet for Finance and Administration, Unanet for Project and Resource Management, and Success Strategies and Unanet Adoption. Additionally, customers will earn CPE credits for training sessions, hear customer testimonials and keynotes, and network with industry peers.

"As a leading provider of services automation software for project-based organizations, we understand our customers are our business," said Holly Schalow, Director of Customer Account Management for Unanet. "Our annual conference is a great opportunity to connect with our customers and discuss the best solutions for their challenges and help them manage people and projects for improved profitability."

About Unanet:
Unanet provides superior Services Automation software which maximizes staff utilization, reduces administrative costs by 90%, improves invoicing by 10X, and supports forward decision-making for improved profitability. Unanet’s more than 950 customers include government contractors, consulting/services organizations, internal IT (Information Technology), and high-technology product companies. Unanet's suite includes resource management, opportunity/project management, timesheets, expense reports and collaboration with real time information and analytics, project costing, billing and revenue recognition. With easy to use interfaces, and outstanding support. Unanet is available either as an Enterprise license (self-hosted software), or an On Demand License (Cloud). Reported by PRWeb 15 hours ago.

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February 26, 2013, 1:33 am

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Nurse in Gloucester and Cheltenham "suicidally depressed by work overload"

February 26, 2013, 1:33 am

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Nurse in Gloucester and Cheltenham suicidally depressed by work overload

This is Gloucestershire --

IN the wake of the whistleblowing scandal, one former nurse at Holly House, in Gloucester, today speaks anonymously about her time with the 2gether NHS Foundation Trust about standards of care and the treatment of staff

"I AM appalled by the recent revelations at Stafford and recognise that there must be individuals who are so careless of others' lives and well being that they should never have been employed as nurses, doctors, care assistants – proverbial bad apples.

However, I have long felt that the major fault in the NHS is the culture of frequent service redesign, blame and scapegoating.

For many years I worked as a nurse in Gloucester and Cheltenham but retired early a few years ago following a disciplinary which tore me apart. I, like the nurse mentioned in The Citizen who is facing sanction by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, had drawn attention in writing and verbally on many occasions to the fact that I had not been given adequate support or instruction in my job.

Although I had asked for help I was repeatedly told that my work was satisfactory – I knew it was not but the management chose to ignore my cries for help.

Ultimately I became suicidally depressed as a result of the work overload and following an incident which laid bare the problems I was experiencing I was suspended and disciplined.

I held my hands up to the error and was ultimately offered a return to work at a lower grade and with the proviso that I met all kinds of rehabilitative conditions.

I knew I was going to leave – had the Trust sacked me I would have sued them for wrongful dismissal but I knew I would never work for the NHS again.

My point is that there are many practitioners who do get into trouble but that the root cause of the problem is never addressed.

Management staff within the NHS are often inexperienced and unsupported in trying to manage their departments and senior management prefer to turn a blind eye to problems until someone hits their radar.

In my case I had repeatedly drawn attention to my problems and was always ignored.

Having read the reports that those management staff wrote about me for the disciplinary I have to say that many of them lied about me quite blatantly.

I would no more have let a patient go uncared for in the matter of basic needs or turned a deaf ear to the needs of a patient than fly to the moon. I had an exemplary history behind me but I was inadequately prepared for my role and heavily overloaded with clinical work - I always saw a patient if they needed to be seen and it was my tendency to see to that rather than keep on top of the ludicrous amounts of paperwork that led to my downfall.

I have seen many examples of blatantly bad nursing at all levels but am aware of how effectively easy it is to remain as a manager (often being promoted upward) when things are going wrong. At the time I was disciplined nurses were being suspended and disciplined on a frequent basis – I can only assume they were in similar case to me. None of them seemed to be at heart bad nurses.

But I have also seen throughout a long career, downright cruelty, appalling insensitivity and couldn't care less attitudes. This is visible at all levels of nursing and also in other medical professions.

I make no apologies for the terrible shortcomings that are being witnessed these days and feel that there is no excuse for neglect of the basic needs of the patient. The graduate training of nurses is a total red herring – nursing in the twenty first century needs highly trained nurses.

What it also needs are better trained and better paid intermediary levels – remember the State Enrolled Nurse? Care assistants receive much more training nowadays than previously but their role is changing and they have more and more responsibility for which they are underpaid and often unappreciated.

There have always been nurses who should never have been allowed within five miles of a sick person – I have witnessed this professionally and personally.

Please do not condemn all hospital staff as uncaring and unthinking. Believe me, the cry of exhaustion and not enough time is not just an excuse; nurses are exhausted and living and working in an unhealthy culture which puts targets, financial gain and personal aggrandisement way ahead of patient care.

Good luck to you all out there on the ward and in the community; the world knows that most of you are at heart committed and caring human beings.

NHS – you need to sort out the way you treat your staff and acknowledge that there are some needs which are more important than a balance sheet.

Public/patients – I do firmly believe that most nurses do want to care and will go many extra miles to do what they can for patient welfare. Take heart from the letters appearing in the press praising the good work that nurses do and remember that a good nurse may be from any level. I am aware that managers feel the need to protect themselves, which is why good nurses such as myself and many others find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and fail to whistleblow or successfully defend themselves and their colleagues or to speak for the patient.

After my disciplinary I was told that no word of what went on in the room should ever be spoken outside which is why it has taken me a while to try and explain to people the contorted way in which the NHS works. Secrecy in a disciplinary is a good thing when it protects the innocent but when its apparent aim is to protect management it is questionable.

I am not surprised at the story of Staffordshire only bitterly saddened. This must never happen elsewhere and individual heads should roll - but I don't suppose they'll be the heads of the major culprits.

As I have been told not to tell my story publicly I will sign myself as."

â In response to this letter, Trish Jay, Director of Nursing, Quality and Performance, for 2gether NHS Foundation Trust said:

"I was most concerned to hear the views of an ex-employee and very much encourage them to contact me personally so I can understand their concerns, their situation and ensure any actions are taken forward," she said.

"Providing high quality services is central to what we do and the health and wellbeing of staff is key to making that happen.

"We offer colleagues on-going support through supervision and training and our occupational health service helps ensure physical and mental wellbeing.

"I am proud of our highly qualified, committed and caring colleagues. They undertake complex assessment and treatment work in sometimes difficult circumstances.

"We celebrate the excellent care we see and encourage colleagues to be aware of and use our whistle blowing policy.

"It is also important that we continue to find ways of hearing any concerns and act upon them." Reported by This is 13 hours ago.

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Guilty Plea In 2012 Killingworth Bank Robbery

February 26, 2013, 4:57 am

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Guilty Plea In 2012 Killingworth Bank Robbery

Patch East Haddam-Killingworth, CT --

A Waterbury man has pleaded guilty in federal court to the August 2012 robbery of the TD Bank in Killingworth.

Dario Pabey, 32, pleaded guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons in Bridgeport to one count of bank robbery for his role in the robbery.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on the afternoon of Aug. 6, 2012, Jennifer Jacques drove Pabey and another man to the TD Bank on Route 81 in Killingworth. Pabey and his co-defendant then entered the bank wearing masks and demanded that everyone lie on the floor, according to the Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s office.

Pabey used zip ties to tie the hands of one bank employee. After taking money from the bank, as well as money and other items from bank customers, Pabey grabbed a customer and forced him out of the bank. Pabey and his co-defendant fled in the customer’s vehicle, which was abandoned a short distance from the bank at a pre-planned location where Jacques was waiting. Jacques then drove Pabey and his co-defendant away from the bank while they changed out of the clothes they had worn during the robbery.

The investigation has revealed that $43,573 was stolen from the bank and its patrons during the robbery.

Pabey is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall on May 20, 2013, at which time Pabey faces a maximum of 20 years in jail and a fine of up to $250,000.

Pavey has been in jail since his arrest on Sept. 7, 2012.

Jacques has pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.

This matter is being investigated by the FBI and the Connecticut State Police. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ray Miller and Sarala Nagala.

*To read the story from the beginning, as reported by Patch, click the links below:*

· Masked Gunmen Rob TD Bank in Killingworth
· Two Men Charged with Robbery of Killingworth Bank
· Second Man Arrested in Killingworth Bank Robbery
· Getaway Driver in Killingworth Bank Robbery Pleads Guilty

Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.

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Restaurant Inspections: Summit's Wayside Tavern, Shane's Rib Shack

February 26, 2013, 4:57 am

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Restaurant Inspections: Summit's Wayside Tavern, Shane's Rib Shack

Patch Snellville, GA --

Results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Snellville by East Metro Public Health with a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector. These are reports over the past week.

To see more inspections, visit East Metro’s searchable website.

*Name*: Baby Jane's Homecooking
*Location*: 2054 East Main Street
*Score*: 85/B
*Previous scores*: 82/B, 87/B
*Deficiencies observed*: TCS foods (time/temperature controlled for safety foods) have been removed from the walk-in cooler and allowed to be resting in room temperature awaiting later preparation. Move the broccoli cheese casserole back into the cooler until an employee is ready to prepare the food. Whisks, long spoons, and ladles are stored inside room temperature water (underneath the prep table, directly across from several lunch side dishes being prepared on the stove-top). Stains from food splatter are covering the wall at the prep table (next to the large deep freezer toward the back of the kitchen).

*Name*: Brookwood Elementary
*Location*: 100/A
*Score*: 1330 Holly Brook Road
*Previous scores*: 100/A
*Deficiencies observed*: None.

*Name*: Burger King
*Location*: 3580 Centerville Highway
*Score*: 90/A
*Previous scores*: 97/A, 90/A
*Deficiencies observed*: An employee was observed handling cash then opened the prep cooler door. Employees must wash hands at a frequency to prevent contamination of food and/or equipment. Employee was observed removing cooked chicken from the floor then handled croissant and cheese.

*Name*: NRGIZE Lifestyle Cafe
*Location*: 2279 Pinehurst Road
*Score*: 90/A
*Previous scores*: 96/A, 95/A
*Deficiencies observed*: Vanilla Smoothie mix at 48F. Food item discarded. Expired Food Service Permit posted. Post current permit.

*Name*: Panda Express
*Location*: 1830 Scenic Highway #200
*Score*: 91/A
*Previous scores*: 100/A, 75/C
*Deficiencies observed*: Garlic ginger mix listed on box as "keep refridgerated" and vegetable soup base used in sauce listed milk as ingredient. Organize walk-in cooler to better separate unwashed vegetables from ready to eat food items.

*Name*: Shane's Rib Shack
*Location*: 4017 Annistown Road
*Score*: 99/A
*Previous scores*: 80/B, 90/A
*Deficiencies observed*: Cutting board has buildup of brown debris present. Mop head is used for basting cooked meats. Materials used in the construction of food equipment must be easily cleanable. Rust is present on the shelving in the prep cooler.

*Name*: Summit's Wayside Tavern
*Location*: 3334 Highway 78 Suite A
*Score*: 87/B
*Previous scores*: 94/A, 96/A
*Deficiencies observed*: New employee was observed cooking chicken wings without being informed of the employee health policy. Precooked corn, cooked onions, cooked peppers, corned beef, american cheese, and pepper jack cheese prepared on Friday-Saturday without dates of preparation. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in the establishment for more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date by which the food must be consumed, sold, or discarded. Foods were date marked. All meats and seafood except Ahi Tuna on the menu are listed as undercooked; however, they are offered well done. Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.

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