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Two Injured in Friday Night Crash Near Canton

March 24, 2013, 3:15 am
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Two Injured in Friday Night Crash Near Canton Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Friday night in northern Cherokee County. 

According to the Georgia State Patrol, the accident happened around 8:40 p.m. Friday on Lower Bethany Road near Hornage Road north of Canton in the Clayton community. 

A motorcycle traveling southbound on Lower Bethany Road veered into the northbound lane and struck a Chrysler Town and Country minivan on the left side of the vehicle.

Trooper Brown (who did not want to provide his first name) said the driver of the motorcycle suffered head and leg injuries.

"As far as I know there was nothing life threatening at the time," he said of the motorcycle driver's injuries.

He was transported to Atlanta Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition.

The driver of the minivan complained of neck and back pain and was also transported to the hospital by a relative.

Brown said charges are pending against the driver of the motorcycle. 

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Holly Madison Drops Baby Weight In Just Two Weeks

March 23, 2013, 12:01 pm
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Holly Madison Drops Baby Weight In Just Two Weeks Holly Madison dropped her baby weight in just two weeks. The former Playboy centerfold appeared on the red carped on March 22 looking almost like she never even had a baby. Madison appeared on the red carpet for a Las Vegas charity gala wearing a beautiful blue dress with a belt that accentuated her small [...]

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Announce Your Easter Egg Hunt on Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch

March 24, 2013, 3:15 am
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Announce Your Easter Egg Hunt on Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

This year Easter falls on March 31, which means it’s just around the corner.

If your church, organization or business is hosting an Easter Egg hunt leading up to the holiday, announce it for free on Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch.

Here’s how:

1. Make sure you’re signed in under your Patch account.

2. Click on the Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch Event Calendar and click on “add an event”

3. Fill out the fields, including the title, date, times, description and address. (Patch tip: Fill in the address form with the complete street address. If the system won’t recognize your location, be sure to use the full street, town, state and ZIP code.)

4. Check off the appropriate categories (family, outdoor, etc.) and fill out any extra info, such as a website site or contact phone number.

5. Click save and presto, your event is posted. It will go out in our daily newsletter for the maximum reach.

Whether you’re part of a community group, nonprofit, business, school, or town department, we want to know about your upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. And, more importantly, so do your neighbors.

Thanks for reading Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch!

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Cherokee Recreation Agency Offers Spring Break Camp

March 24, 2013, 3:14 am
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Election 2013: Dan Garrett, Geneva School Board

March 24, 2013, 2:09 am
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Election 2013: Dan Garrett, Geneva School Board Patch Geneva, IL --

· **Editor's note:* *Comments to this election-related article will be published only if the commenter supplies his or her full name—either as a username or at the end of the comment.

 

*DAN GARRETT — GENEVA SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE
*(8 candidates, four seats)

*Name: *Dan Garrett*
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*Position Sought: *Board member for Geneva Community Unit School District 304*
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*Campaign Contact Information: *dgarrett@me.com, 630-845-3043  *      
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*Family Members: *Brenda, spouse; Holly, 20; Wendy, 15; Hunter, 6 *       
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*Education: *Drake University 1984, 1986 Computer/Finance and MBA
Current Occupation and Employer: Vice President Investortools Sales and development of bond portfolio management, credit analysis and performance measurement software; 1986-2000 Portfolio Manager and head of municipal bonds investment - Principal Financial Group

*Political Party Affiliation: *None listed*

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?
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Holding the line on tax rates with balanced with an increase in excellence in education. A 30% increase in tax rates while enrollment, staffing, and admin salaries are flat appears to have been based on growth that didn't happen.  However, budgets have risen while house values have dropped, Geneva unemployment doubles, and our population dropped from 24k to 21k. There is an out-of-synch relationship where we spend $10million more on education for the same number of students we had 5 years ago.*

Why Are You Seeking Office?
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I believe a sound education is key to success in life. My kids are in K and 9th grade, and I want them to have fine teachers and a great experience. I also want to provide guidance on how we spend our tax dollars, as we have one of the highest achievement rating in test scores but also one of the higher per capita tax rates in the area. My expertise in municipal finance and budgets adds to the vision and guidance for a great education at a fiscally responsible price.      *  

What sets you apart from the other candidates?        
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My background as both an adjunct professor and mentor to the gifted student progam in Iowa, combined with my business experience in budgets and municipal school credit and bond markets. I think we need some expertise in bond issuance and the marketplace on the board. We have business folks, but none who have been in the municipal bond business. With over $300 million in commitments, there may be cost savings just in debt structures. Also, I have a keen interest in Science, Tech and Math keeping up with the marketplace —preparedness concerns within the Common Core are real needs. Creative use of tablets or e-teaching could greatly help our students in readiness for college or the workplace.*

What is your top accomplishment of the past four years?
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Knowing all my kids value a good education: The examples were seeing my daughter finish GHS, find a good college, have a career idea in mind, planning a marriage and me surviving all that. My middle daughter is doing great her Freshman year—after fixing some eye issues in middle school her reading has caught up and she is excelling in all her subjects. My son is off to a good start and loves to head off to Kindergarten—seeing him really being excited to go to school and then telling all he's learned and friends he's met give me confidence he will be a lifelong learner.*
       
Describe your leadership style and how it will apply to your term in office.        
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Collaborative. I like to demand high levels of interaction and share the load on information gathering. The team approach works best, but having a leader to push a decision is key. Without a leader, discussion becomes the goal and decisions are not taken often enough.*

What do you think are the top three challenges facing School District 304 today?         *

1. Budget re-factoring. No growth, while budget is up 30%.  This can't continue.
2. Re-inventing our compensation strategies to reward based on results, not seniority or continued education that isn't linked to measurable benefits to students.
3. A long-term plan for debt restructuring and smoothing debt service payments

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If elected, how would you address those top three challenges?
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1. We must re-factor our budget, meaning it has to match what our taxpayers can afford. Perhaps this has been considered by the board, but I get fuzzy answers and have many questions, as do my neighbors.  There must be a way to bridge between now and when housing values and numbers growth return.
2. A good start was the recent contract, where a committee to study a reconstructed salary and pension plan was formed. I'd like to see a 401k contribution replace defined benefit pension
3. A comprehensive review of our bonds, with consideration to pre-refunding or direct loans from banks to smooth our annual payments which increase $9 million over the next four years.

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Issue 1: What will you do to address School District 304 debt?         *

A comprehensive review of our refinance and creating pre-refunding options with the marketplace. I don't think we have explored all the options that may be beyond what our current financial adviser has recommended. I would also review the PMA assumptions in what we can afford to draw down from reserves to prepay debts. Fresh ideas from the market may help us tremendously and the exploration of those might be beyond the scope of the current board's resources.*

Issue 2: What will you do to hold the line on property tax increases?        
*Beyond the debt, we have to realize our growth will not return soon, but that we are spending as if housing starts and values remained on their trend lines before we built the last two buildings. We must challenge any and all budget increases from our 2008 budget of $41 million in the education fund, to the near $60 million we are at in 2012. How did that explode by 50% when our student, staff and admin folks are at the same number of people? I can't get a firm answer or information, and I've been seeking data with some details from the both school finance reports and public investment disclosures and w/ current board members. There is too much fog, which leads me to believe that with some careful fact gathering we can uncover and find ways to at least hold the line, if not cut budgets.*

Issue 3: How would you approach collective bargaining in the next teachers union negotiations?*

That's three years away. I would heavily rely the salary review committee's input. This was formed in the fall 2012 negotiations, and should greatly help with laying the ground work for a smoother conversation in 2015. My approach would be more information disclosed to the general public on current salaries, included the suggestions that result from that committee's work.

Communication seemed to help, but it came late in the process this last round —the public's awareness on the step/lane methodology and salary levels helped everyone better understand and support their respective positions and find a fair solution while avoiding loss of teaching time.*
       
Issue 4: Outline what you think should be done with the Coultrap property during the next four years. Be specific.*

Based on what I know, I would agree with green space for at least the next few years. I like the ideas of documenting and preserved what items we can, including the cornerstone, bricks or building name for some memorial on that site.*
       
Issue 5: What do you think should be done with the Fourth Street property during the next four years? Please be specific.         *

We do need continued office space for the administration. Past studies of the use of Fourth Street with renovations, sale and move the staff elsewhere, etc. would have to be looked at before I could take a position. I do think we should have a 10-year plan with 10-year cost of maintenance on an older building, so we have good information to make a planned financial choice from several options. Some comments were made at the Coutrap forum 1/14, that deferred maintenance made the razing of the building the only option—I'd like to say Fourth Street had all the options explored and available.*

Issue 6: What would you do to address the issue of enrollment bubbles in School District 304?*

I think Mary, and the members of the recent boundary committee, have a good handle on the problem. It's a tricky balancing decision, especially with the housing future, mainly focusing to our west where we all know is the most likely growth. My first step would be to absorb all the information already collected by that committee to do some of my own analysis.*
       
Issue 7: Is School District 304 as transparent as it should be? Why or why not?*

No response.*
       
Issue 8: What do you think of the so-called "Enrollmentgate" issue? Should it be further investigated?         *

No. I understand what happened, and it's not a deception or shady ulterior motive.*

Issue 9: What do you think of the TaxFACTS citizens group? Has it been a help or hindrance to progress?         *

I think they have really brought forth a lot of good questions and educated a lot of stakeholders in the process. Better education is a good thing, right?*

Issue 10: How would you rate the performance of District 304 Superintendent Kent Mutchler?         *

Kent is a quiet guy, so hard to gauge attending board meetings, and he isn't as visible as our last superintendent. That said, I can't argue with results of great academic performance, great teachers of my kids from every subject, and a great reputation from what I understand from other districts and colleges. From my perspective, pretty good, but not much to go on other than a snapshot.*

Issue 11: Would you be willing to spend more money on technology in schools? Why or why not?         *

Yes. I think it saves money to invest in wise capital items. In order for us to give the best education, we have to use the best tools. Teachers at GHS are about to launch a more team-oriented Planned Learning Communities—where collaboration and sharing of ideas is key. I think the best way to deploy will probably be electronically between teachers on these teams, as well as to the students in new teaching techniques, content or approaches.*

Issue 12: Do you think educators and administrators in School District 304 are appropriately compensated? Why or why not?         *

Yes. Better than most compared to state averages and some of the information shared at the Illinois School Board Association. We pay better than average, because we have teachers that are better than average, and our students performance backs that up. In fact, compared to other school conditions and the support we give with teachers aides, training, education tuition, clean and safe environments, innovation in technology—I think 304 is an excellent work environment, with excellent benefits and intangibles.*

Issue 13: What does School District 304 need to do to improve academic performance?*

Integrate technology, teacher collaboration to get best-of practices (the new PLA's are a big step), review the budget and redeploy spending where we see boosts to academics and reduce funding to areas to hinder academic performance.*

Issue 14: What are your thoughts on the Common Core curriculum and upcoming changes in ISAT evaluations?         *

These have many benefits, and will create challenges in the transition. The complaint of lack of foundational knowledge from both colleges and businesses is real and needs to be addressed. The ISAT evaluations will be an adjustment, but in my opinion the transition the old "exceeds" now being "meets" is not a big deal. Also, "Core" doesn't not imply only—our students excel because they don't stop at foundations—teachers and students tend towards way beyond average.

Asking for teacher, parent and student feedback will be keys to success. This is one area for being mindful of over communication being best.*

Issue 15: Do you think sports or extracurricular activities should be on the table as possible budget cuts?*

Yes. Per my budget comments, where programs don't advance excellent performance in academics, or social and emotional development, then something else may be a higher priority. I've known folks who would not be as successful in life were it not for the high school sports, choirs, band, drama or other clubs they participated in or helped lead. But everything has to be on the table when budgets have jumped 50%.

*Please add any other information pertinent to your campaign.
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No response. Reported by Patch 6 hours ago.
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Holly Madison: Breastfeeding is biggest challenge

March 24, 2013, 4:13 am
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New mother Holly Madison reveals she is “surprised at how much work” breastfeeding entails after giving birth to her daughter Rainbow on March 5. Reported by Belfast Telegraph 4 hours ago.
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Holly Madison: Breastfeeding is a 'challenge'

March 23, 2013, 5:25 pm
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Holly Madison: Breastfeeding is a 'challenge' Holly Madison admits that breastfeeding is a "challenge".The former Girls Next Door star - who welcomed her first daughter Rainbow Aurora two weeks ago with her fiance Pasquale Rotella - is surprised by how difficult nursing her... Reported by New Zealand Herald 15 hours ago.
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Why Broadway's 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' has no tiaras

March 23, 2013, 10:19 pm
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Why Broadway's 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' has no tiaras The Holly Golightly who has shown up on Broadway isn't wearing oversized Wayfarer-style sunglasses, tiaras, big hats, a pink cocktail dress or anything by Hubert de Givenchy. Reported by detnews.com 10 hours ago.
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Holly Springs 2013 Summer Camp Guide

March 24, 2013, 3:15 am
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Holly Springs 2013 Summer Camp Guide Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

The days are longer and future forecasts promise warmer weather, which means the kids are nearly out of school so it's time to start planning how to fill their days during summer break.

If you're looking for a local camp, there are plenty to choose from right here in in and around Woodstock. 

We've compiled a few for you to check out; just click the links for more information.

YMCA of Cherokee County

· *What*: Cherokee Y Camp Woodstock and the Cherokee Y Camp Canton have a slew of traditional and specialty camps for children and teenagers. Click here to download the brochure. 
· *When*: sessions run between May 28-Aug. 2 (No camp May 28 or July 4-5)
· *What to expect*: the brochures listed above offers information on the different camps, costs and links to register. (770) 345-9622.

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency

· *What*: Offers a variety of camps including fishing, water, tennis, waterlogged, teen-adventure camps that travel to various locations, dance and gymnastics camps, athletic camps and therapeutic camps with individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities 
· *When:* Camps are staggered throughout the summer and are offered each week beginning May 28 through Aug. 2; Camp hours range from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
· *What to Expect:* CRPA's summer camp website and the .PDFs attached offers more information about costs. (770) 924-7768.

Elm Street Arts 

· *What*: Fine Arts Camp 2013, Teen Photo Boot Camp, Teen Improv Camp
· *When*: June 10-Aug. 2; no camp July 1-7; 
· *What to expect*: there are two camp groups — juniors ages 5-7 and senior campers ages 8-14; all campers will receive a t-shirt, script and a DVD of their final performance. (678) 494-4251.

Cherokee County Safety Town

· *What*: week-long camp teaching children safety messages with various partners from the community
· *When*: 9 a.m. to noon June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21
· *What to expect*: Fee includes T-shirt, materials and a snack; cherokeesafetytown@att.net.

Green Acres Equestrian Center, LLC

· *What*: Summer Horse Camp 2013 for children ages 6 and up
· *When*: weekly starting 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 through Aug. 2
· *What to expect*: $325 per week; $300 per sibling if registered by May 1; $350 per week and $300 per sibling if registered after May 1; (770) 517-5154.

National Training Center

· *What*: offers camps and open gyms for children ages 3 and up 
· *When*: during Cherokee County School District breaks and furlough days
· *What to expect*: half-day camps are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are $30 per day or $135 per week; open gym is between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is $5 per hour; (770) 704-5578.

Cherokee Arts Center

· *What*: has several sessions of art, drama and teen photo booth camps lined up.
· *When*: June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19 and July 23-26; times vary from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
· *What to expect*: Cost is $120 per week and a supply fee; (770) 704-6244. 

Play Music & Art 

· *What*: Joined Forces Music Video Camp for children ages 10 and up.
· *When*: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10-14, June 24-28 and July 22-26; lunch break at 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
· *What to expect*: full week tuition is $375; bring lunch except on Fridays when pizza will be served. (770) 345-PLAY (7529)

Dance and Music Academy

· *What*: offers various music and dance camps for different age groups.
· *When*: June 10-July 15.
· *What to expect*: 10 percent discount for registration by April 1 and available to those who sign up siblings or register for multiple classes. Click here for a break down of classes and prices. (770) 924-1661.

Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments!

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Photos: Yeovil Half Marathon 2013 - in pictures

March 24, 2013, 7:51 am
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Photos: Yeovil Half Marathon 2013 - in pictures This is Somerset -- Nearly 1,000 runners braved the freezing conditions to complete the 2013 Yeovil Half Marathon this morning. Ben Tickner claimed an emphatic victory in the men's race, while Tavistock AC's Jim Cole claimed second from Taunton Running Forever's Phil Burden. Bath's Holly Rush took the win in the women's race. The runners left Huish Park, home of Yeovil Town FC, at 9am and took on a tough and hilly 13.1-mile route around the town. Elite and club runners were joined by fun and charity runners, including Shane Green and Ben Weller who completed the entire race carrying a 40kg cider press. *We have hundreds of Yeovil Half Marathon photos online. Scroll through a selection of them above, or click on the links below for the full galleries...* *2013 YEOVIL HALF MARATHON - PICTURES AND VIDEO* Photos: Yeovil Half Marathon 2013 - part one Photos: Yeovil Half Marathon 2013 - part two Photos: Yeovil Half Marathon 2013 - part three Video: See yourself start the Yeovil Half Marathon 2013 Reported by This is 34 minutes ago.
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Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch FAQs

March 24, 2013, 10:45 am
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Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch FAQs Patch Holly Springs-Hickory Flat, GA --

Check below for answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about using Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch. Don't see the answer to your question? Post a comment or e-mail to Kristal Dixon, editor.

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Holly Madison Looks Amazing Just Three Weeks After Giving Birth To Rainbow Aurora

March 24, 2013, 1:31 pm
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Holly Madison Looks Amazing Just Three Weeks After Giving Birth To Rainbow Aurora Not many women would pose on the red carpet less than a month after giving birth, but former Playboy playmate Holly Madison did just that on Friday night. Reported by Starpulse.com 20 hours ago.
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David Prizer, 84, was a Bank Director for 32 Years

March 25, 2013, 12:37 am
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David Prizer, 84, was a Bank Director for 32 Years Patch Phoenixville, PA --

David R. Prizer, 84, of South Coventry, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA.  He was the husband of Phyllis (Heebner) Prizer.  Born in Pughtown, he was the son of Raymond E. and Anne (Yeager) Prizer.

Mr. Prizer was a graduate of the former Warwick High School class of 1946 and received a degree in business from Penn State University.  He served in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier the Kula Gulf. David was owner of Prizers Appliances, Inc. until his retirement in 1995.

Mr. Prizer was an active and life-long member of Brownback’s United Church of Christ where he was an Elder Emeritus and a past president of the Consistory.  He formally served as a Director of Malvern Federal Savings Bank for 32 years, served as South Coventry Township Supervisor, was a former Director of the Owen J Roberts School Board, a member of Spring City Forest #34 Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and was a sixty year member of the Mount Pickering Masonic Lodge No. 446 F&AM, Uwchlan.

Mr. Prizer enjoyed traveling including trips to Europe, South America, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Alaska. His most meaningful trips were to the Holy Land, Egypt and cruising the Rhine River in Germany and Switzerland. Along with his enjoyment in traveling was his interest in railroading, including attending the Penn State Railroad seminars for many years.  Also, Mr. Prizer was often seen cheering at his grandson’s baseball games.

In addition to his loving wife of 57 years, Mr. Prizer is survived by his daughter, Linda Anne, wife of James G. Raifsnider of Pughtown; grandchildren, David S. Raifsnider of Pughtown and Holly M., wife of David Clarke, of Philadelphia; Brother Richard E., husband of Alice Prizer of Langhorne and sixteen special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Bedi and Annette Roth.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Brownsback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road, Spring City on Thursday March 28, 2013 at 11:00am. Officiating will be the Rev. Mark Stryjak. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends will be received from 7:00-8:30 at Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington St., Royersford on Wednesday evening March 27, 2013 with a Masonic service at 8:30 pm and from 10:00-11:00 am Thursday at the church.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the church memorial fund at the above address. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.   Reported by Patch 8 hours ago.
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Cinnaminson Man Wanted in Burlington County

March 25, 2013, 3:35 am
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Cinnaminson Man Wanted in Burlington County Patch Cinnaminson, NJ --

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Luis R. Torres Jr., 48, of Cinnaminson, is wanted by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant.

Torres failed to appear in state Superior Court in Mount Holly on charges of theft by unlawful taking and fraudulent use of a credit card.

His last known address was on Lilac Lane in Cinnaminson. 

Torres is approximately 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 215 pounds, and has blue eyes and dark hair.

Anyone who knows Torres’ whereabouts should not attempt to apprehend him. Instead, contact the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department Warrant Unit Tipline at *609-265-6943*. Callers may remain anonymous. Reported by Patch 5 hours ago.
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Military Related News

March 25, 2013, 12:01 am
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Military Related News Patch Fort Bragg, NC --

· A Stars and Stripes interview with an Iraq Former POW Jessica Lynch
· Fort Bragg's newspaper, The Paraglide, talks about the tradition of reveille
· The Army Times interviews Holly Petraeus on the effects the cuts have on soldiers' finances
· In Texas, KFOX14 reports a pair of former Fort Bliss Army generals along with a White Sands Missile Range general were nominated by President Barack Obama for promotions
· Fort Leavenworth news, Ft. Leavenworh Lamp reports on the Army's BRAC closures

*Got a news tips? Send it to the editor at Fort Bragg Patch, Kelly.Twedell@patch.com.* Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.
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Funding plea for therapy centre that is 'victim of its own success'

March 25, 2013, 1:17 am
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Cornish multiple sclerosis charity Merlin are appealing for donations due to a cash crisis and high demand for its services.

The charity, which provides support, advice and relief for those with multiple sclerosis in Cornwall at the MS Merlin Centre, has begun a campaign entitled 'MS – Made Simple' calling for members of the public to make much needed contributions.

Lorraine Long, centre manager, said: "In some ways we are a victim of our own success. Since the centre opened in 2009, after years of dedicated fundraising and awareness within the Cornish community, we have seen more and more people come through our doors."

She added: "We subsidise or provide the therapies free of charge for our MS clients, so every year we need to raise more money to meet the needs of our growing client base."

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an incurable chronic neurological condition that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms include muscle spasms, tremors, loss of or limited limb usage, reduced vision and speech impediment. Over 1,000 people in Cornwall, double the national average, have been diagnosed with the condition.

The Merlin MS Centre, based in Hewas Water, near St Austell, sees between 50 to 60 people a day and gives them access to treatment services such as physiotherapy, occupational and exercise therapy, counselling and podiatry as well as oxygen therapy. It also offers activities such as music, art and holds social events for patients and carers.

One person who benefits from the complimentary services at the MS Centre is the father of Joel, aged eight.

He said: "My daddy has MS. He is in a wheelchair and mummy has to help him get dressed and help feed him. We like coming over to the centre in the holidays and playing computer games, while they help him exercise. When daddy stood up for the first time in seven years... mummy cried."

Holly Hambly, a 28-year-old who was diagnosed with MS five year ago, said: "The environment at Merlin, and the treatments I receive, have helped me manage my condition. I now work part-time at the centre – to me it is a place of sanctuary where people understand and don't judge you."

The MS Merlin Centre receives no government funding and requires £275,000 for operational costs.

To donate, send a text BADF37 £1.00 to 70070 to contribute a minimum £1 to Merlin. Cheques can also be posted, payable to Merlin MS Centre at Bradbury House, Hewas Water, St Austell, PL26 7JF. Donations may also be made online by visiting www.merlinmscentre.org.uk. Reported by This is 8 hours ago.
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Street party as Beeston road shuts for work to extend tram network

March 25, 2013, 1:09 am
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Street party as Beeston road shuts for work to extend tram network This is Nottingham -- MILLIONS of journeys will be diverted in Beeston as a road closes today for work to extend Nottingham's tram network. Chilwell Road will be closed to traffic for 12 months while the work takes place. And with county council figures showing 12,700 journeys are made down the road every day on average, it will mean 4,635,500 journeys will have to be diverted. Matt Goold, 39, of Meadow Lane, is organising a street party in the road on Saturday. 30to show off what the street has. He said: "I've been speaking to a lot of traders down there while organising the party and there is a lot of concern and anxiety among many about what the road will be like in a year's time. "But there's a lot of loyalty in Beeston and people here support independent shops. "And the street party is really a chance to show off what we have here." The event, between 11am and 4pm, will include street entertainment, face-painting and an outdoor stage for bands. The entertainment will also continue into the evening at the Hop Pole pub with live music. Stephanie Wilkinson, of the Beeston Business Improvement District (BID), said: "Businesses along Chilwell Road and High Road want to emphasise to their customers that they are still very much open during the next 12 months. "Although access to the area will change, the shops and businesses are looking at it as a 'temporary pedestrianisation' of parts of Chilwell Road and High Road." Chilwell Road will be closed to through traffic for a year in total – six months each for two different sections – but will remain open for pedestrians and escorted deliveries to businesses. First it shuts from Middle Street and Ellis Grove until October. Chilwell Road and High Road, Chilwell, will then close between Ellis Grove and Holly Lane, from October until April 2014. Signed diversion routes will operate, and most bus services will travel along diversion routes. A free half-hourly Chilwell Road Shoplink bus will be introduced on a trial basis to serve Beeston's independent shopping quarter in Chilwell Road and High Road. The service will run from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, between Beeston Bus Station and a new temporary bus terminus in Holly Lane. It will travel along Station Road, Queen's Road (west), Meadow Lane, High Road to Holly Lane (and vice-versa), serving all bus stops on its route. City councillor Jane Urquhart said: "We have been working closely with the county council, Broxtowe Borough Council, Beeston BID and the Chilwell Road and High Road traders to devise a works programme that ensures the tram works can be completed as quickly and safely as possible, and enables people to access Beeston town centre and the independent shopping quarter on Chilwell Road." Reported by This is 8 hours ago.
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BLYTHEWOOD: Featured Homes for Sale

March 25, 2013, 4:43 am
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BLYTHEWOOD: Featured Homes for Sale Patch Spring Valley, SC --

The following properties are available in the Blythewood area:

· 10 Holly Hedge Court, *Blythewood*, SC 29016
· 112 Wild Turkey Road, *Blythewood*, SC 29016
· 577 Vintage Pine Drive, *Blythewood*, SC 29016

See more homes for sale in Northeast Columbia here.  Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.
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Meriden Police Blotter: March 16-17

March 25, 2013, 4:25 am
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Meriden Police Blotter: March 16-17 Patch Meriden, CT --

 

*Saturday, March 16*

Alberto Torres, 57, of 157 Waterville Street, Waterbury; operating unregistered motor vehicle

Sarah Davis, 39, of 95 Wilcox Ave.; disorderly conduct

Peter Schwink, 56, of 8 Liberty Street, Middletown; disorderly conduct

Kristal Maldonado, 25, of 40 Cedar Street; possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell, possession of narcotics with intent to sell in public housing, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, interfering, interfering with search warrant, destruction of evidence, possession of druh paraphernalia

Joel Alamo, 30, homeless; possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell, possession of narcotics with intent to sell in public housing, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, interfering, interfering with search warrant, destruction of evidence, possession of druh paraphernalia

Raul Resheen Reyes, 18, of 40 Cedar Street; possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell, possession of narcotics with intent to sell in public housing, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, interfering, interfering with search warrant, destruction of evidence, possession of druh paraphernalia

Samuel Diaz, 25, of 40 Cedar Street; possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell, possession of narcotics with intent to sell in public housing, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, interfering, interfering with search warrant, destruction of evidence, possession of druh paraphernalia, fail to submit to fingerprinting

Ralph Falcon Jr., 50, homeless; possession of narcotics, sale of illegal drugs, drugs near prohibited place, possession of drug paraphernalia, interfering, interfering with search warrant, destroying property

Andrew D. Aresenault, 28, of 70 Charles Street; driving while intoxicated; following too close

Dennis Belton, 48, of 109 W. Main Street; larceny

Tammi Jordan, 40, of 11 Randolph Ave.; operating motor vehicle under suspension, failure to carry license

Nicole Philips, 28, of 126 Andrews Street; possession of narcotics, possession of drugs in prohibited place

Holly Ann Abbott, 38, of 75 Butler Street; possession of narcotics, possession of drugs in prohibited place

Magie Clayton, 32, of 59 Twiss Street; possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell, possession of drugs in prohibited place, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a drug factory, sale of illegal narcotics, sale of controlled substance

Thomas Davis, 65, of 161 Gale Ave.; operating unregistered motor vehicle, failure to grant right of way

*Sunday, March 17*

Cesar Crus-Cortes, 29, of 59 Orient Street; theft of plate, misuse of marker plate, operating motor vehicle under suspension, no insurance, unregistered motor vehicle

Heather Morgan, 39, of 57 N. Second Street; unregistered motor vehicle

Minna M. Kim, 38, of 1 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford; operating unregistered motor vehicle

Yanira Valentin, 31, of 1246 Hanover Ave.; operating unregistered motor vehicle Reported by Patch 5 hours ago.
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Aberdeen Council Introduces Budget with 6.6 Percent Increase in Tax Rate

March 25, 2013, 5:11 am
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Aberdeen Council Introduces Budget with 6.6 Percent Increase in Tax Rate Patch Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ --

The Aberdeen Township Council introduced a municipal budget with a $804,938.97 increase at their March 20 meeting.

The $16,333,733.06 budget, which the council said is a work in progress, includes an approximateley $1.3 million increase in the tax levy from the adopted 2012 budget to $10,690,313.82. About $719,969 of the tax levy is allotted for the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library. 

The tax rate would also see an increase if it were adopted as is, from 45.2 cents per $100 of a property's assessed value to 51.83 cents. Although there is a 6.6 percent increase in the tax rate, there is a 2 percent increase in the overall tax rate, making the budget comply with state standards, Township Administrator Holly Reycraft said.

Currently, the average Aberdeen home is valued at $282,000 which results in $1,274.64 in municipal taxes for the year or about $106 a month. That same home would see their taxes increase to 1,461.60 a year or about $121.80 per month.

Councilman Gregory Cannon emphasized that it is important to take into consideration all of the services that the taxes allow the township to provide to residents, such as a fire department, police department, first aid, single stream recycling, street lights, storm clean up, recreation activities, a senior center, a library and snow and leaf removal. 

"Those are just some of the things that the town provides to the residents for essentially $121 a month," he said. "That's less than my cable bill."

Even so, the council plans to work over the next few weeks to trim the budget wherever possible to limit the impact on the taxpayer. 

"The ultimate goal is to stabilize the tax rate in Aberdeen and make life affordable for all residents," Cannon said. 

Reycraft explained that the township is also still waiting to find out how much in reimbursements they will receive from FEMA, which could reduce the budget.

Last year, between the budget introduction and the approval of the final budget, the township was able to reduce the tax levy by $31,690. 

A date has not yet been set for a public hearing on the budget, which the council must hold before adopting the finalized version. Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.
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