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- CRD has camping vision for Island View Beach - Times Colonist
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- Spartan Motors Adds Depth, Names New Chairman of Board of Directors - Stockhouse
| CRD has camping vision for Island View Beach - Times Colonist Posted: 18 Feb 2010 12:50 PM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. The days of parking the old RV at Island View Beach for the entire summer are gone now that the Capital Regional District is in charge. The CRD acquired the old campground straddling Homathko Road as part of the 26-hectare parcel it bought for $4.8 million to augment Island View Beach Regional Park. The plan is to add 10 hectares to the park and sell the rest. In order to bring the old beach-front campground up to public safety and health standards, the number of RV sites is being reduced to about 20 from 52 and the tent sites will be reduced to 22 from 31. Six tent-trailer sites are being pared back to five. Old, semi-permanent RVs that some people used to turn the camping area with its spectacular view of Haro Strait into a summer getaway have been hauled away. Although running a camping facility is a new experience for the CRD, parks committee chairman Christopher Causton hopes it's a use that can be maintained in the long term. "We don't have, in my opinion, enough of that kind of use in some of our parks," Causton said. But there will be no more all-summer stays. In keeping with other government-operated campgrounds, the CRD is planning to limit stays to a maximum of 14 nights a year. Fees will be $20 for RVs and $15 for tents in the no-services campground. Parks committee member Susan Brice called the fees a bargain that as many people as possible should have the opportunity to enjoy. "It costs $8 to park your car in a parkade for a day. Twenty dollars for a camper when you've got this magnificent site with a spectacular view is such a good deal," Brice said. The site has required considerable cleanup. An abandoned greenhouse was demolished and efforts are underway to eradicate burweed. Causton said the cleanup will be worth it, since having camping on the beach keeps eyes and ears in the area, and provides families with a place to stay close to town. "When it's finished, it will be incredible," he said. bcleverley@tc.canwest.com Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Suspected in baby's death, man now accused of killing the boy's mother - St. Petersburg Times Posted: 18 Feb 2010 08:54 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. By Curtis Krueger and Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writers CLEARWATER — A caution, typewritten in a report, warned that Craig Alan Wall Sr. was suspected as "the one responsible" for his baby boy's death. But it never came up at a hearing to decide how much money he would put up to get out of jail on a domestic violence charge. The prosecutor didn't mention it. Or that Wall had spent 14 years in prison. He got out on $1,000 bail. Thirty-three hours later, on Wednesday morning, police say he crashed through the sliding glass door of his girlfriend's apartment and stabbed her. Within 12 days, both mom Laura Taft, 29, and her son Craig Jr., 5 weeks, were dead. In retrospect, Chief Assistant State Attorney Bruce Bartlett said later Wednesday, he wishes his office had more forcefully argued Wall was a threat and pushed for a higher bail. An assistant state attorney asked for $2,500. A public defender asked for $500. Circuit Judge George Jirotka made it $1,000. "It's a horrible tragedy from the standpoint, should we have done more?" Bartlett asked. "Absolutely. But given the circumstances, did we see it coming? Absolutely not." • • • Wall, 34, had come to the attention of Clearwater police because of the death of the baby he shared with Taft. Police said the baby was in Wall's care on Feb. 5 at a Clearwater apartment when the boy went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. Craig Jr., born Dec. 30, was removed from life support and died the next morning. Later that day, Taft called police because, she said, Wall had threatened to kill himself, according to a search warrant. He was taken in under the state's Baker Act. Inside the apartment, Clearwater police found what they called a "shrine'' and camera next to the baby's bassinet. Taft found a video in the camera in which Wall said he was "sorry that he did something to the baby and that he did not mean to make the baby cry." The warrant said the medical examiner's office found the baby had fractured ribs and brain trauma. Clearwater police said Wednesday their investigation into the baby's death is ongoing. A final report from the medical examiner has not been released. • • • As the police investigation into the baby's death continued, Taft filed a domestic violence injunction against Wall. Her boyfriend of a year, Taft said, had a bad temper and sometimes punched walls or furniture. In January, she said, he blocked the door of their apartment and threatened to kill her. The order forbade Wall from contacting Taft. But on Sunday, he showed up at a Largo church during his son's memorial service. Taft said he drove through the parking lot and "flipped her off," an arrest report said. He was arrested and initially held without bail. The next morning, he was brought before Judge Jirotka, who was filling in as the duty judge that day. At such hearings, judges and lawyers typically have access to arrest affidavits. And in this case, the arrest affidavit prepared by Largo police explained the history of the case, and said Wall was a suspect "for the infant's death." In the hearing, Assistant State Attorney James Flynn offered to settle the case if Wall would plead guilty to the misdemeanor charge and agree to pay a $500 fine and $150 in costs. Wall refused. Jirotka set bail. By Monday evening, about 26 hours after he was arrested, Wall posted it and walked out. • • • On Sunday, the day of her baby's funeral, Laura Taft moved into another apartment in the same complex where she and Wall had lived together. A neighbor called 911 about 3:20 a.m. Wednesday and reported commotion coming from Taft's home at 470 Fairwood Ave., No. 153, said Elizabeth Watts, Clearwater police spokeswoman. Police found Taft outside her front doorway with stab wounds. She died at the scene. Wall was seen driving away from her apartment in a red, four-door car. Clearwater police issued an alert, notifying other agencies to keep an eye out. About 6 a.m., deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office found the car near Interstate 75. Wall was passed out in the driver's seat. Deputies broke a window to unlock the car door and drag him out. Wall couldn't walk and didn't speak, but deputies did not smell any alcohol, said the Sumter County Sheriff's Office spokesman, Lt. Bobby Caruthers. Wall had several seizures as he was taken to Citrus Memorial hospital, deputies said. Once released from the hospital, he will likely be taken to the Sumter County Jail and officially charged before he is extradited to Pinellas County, Caruthers said. Watts, the Clearwater spokeswoman, said Wall faces one count of murder. Pinellas court records show Wall was released from prison in September 2008 after serving 14 years for a 1993 robbery with a deadly weapon, armed burglary and grand theft auto. According to the Florida Department of Corrections, he has several tattoos including swastikas and the term "RAHOWA," an acronym for Racial Holy War. One tattoo is a "Creativity Movement" shield, a white separatist religion. • • • At his Largo home, Taft's father, John Bredeson, said his daughter was "an incredible mother, a wonderful person and a marvelous daughter." His wife and Taft's stepmother, Cynthia Bredeson, said their family has been devastated by two losses in less than two weeks. "I am very angry that this had to happen. First the baby, we were barely coping with that. And now this." The Bredesons said Taft "adored" her oldest boy, Connor, who was with his father Wednesday morning when Taft was attacked. He has been told of his mother's death, they said. Connor turns 6 years old Saturday, without his mom or brother by his side. Curtis Krueger can be reached at ckrueger@sptimes.com or (727) 893-8232. Rita Farlow can be reached at farlow@sptimes.com or (727) 445-4157. Times staff writers Katie Sanders and Kim Wilmath contributed to this report. Court Hearing: To hear a recording of the court hearing in which bail for Craig Alan Wall Sr. was set at $1,000, go to: links.tampabay.com Timeline of events November 1993: Wall is accused of robbing at gunpoint a North Carolina couple visiting St. Petersburg and stealing their car. October 1994: Wall goes to prison on two concurrent 17-year sentences for robbery with a deadly weapon and armed burglary and a five-year sentence for grand theft. September 2008: Wall is released from prison after 14 years. Feb. 5, 2010: Wall calls 911 when his infant stops breathing. Paramedics transport the 5-week-old to All Children's Hospital. Feb. 6: The infant dies. Feb. 8: Laura Taft obtains a domestic violence injunction against Wall. Feb. 14: Wall violates the injunction by showing up at the baby's memorial and is later arrested; Taft moves into a new apartment in the same complex where she and Wall had lived together. Feb. 17: Police say Wall breaks into Taft's home and stabs her to death. [Last modified: Feb 18, 2010 11:01 AM] Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| What's Going On - Sauk Valley Daily Gazette Posted: 18 Feb 2010 08:25 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. Out&about Through Feb. 26 Snow sculpture contest 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Create a snow sculpture, then call the Coloma Park District Office and someone will take a picture of your creation. Prizes awarded. Free. For more information, visit www.colomatownshipparkdistrict.com or call 815-625-0272. Through March 5 "Postcards from Senegal: Art of Daily Life" 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays in the Ashford University Cortona Art Gallery. Exhibit shows images from Africa. A reception for the artist, Rachel Ray, is 4-6 p.m. Monday in the gallery. Admission is free. For more information, call 563-242-4023. Through May 2 Art Exhibit: CCAQ No. 7: DISSOLUTION Photography by Hope Greene at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 West First St., Dixon. For more information, visit www.distinctivegardensinc.com/ccaq.html or call 815-285-3496. Feb. 18-21 Outdoor Hunting & Fishing Show 4-9 p.m. Thurs.; 12-8 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 Fourth Ave., Rock Island. 60,000 square feet of exhibit space filled with boats, fishing gear, and resort information booths. Attend fishing and hunting seminars. Admission: $6 adults; $1 youth. Feb. 19 - March 16 Everything's Coming Up Roses art exhibit At The Next Picture Show in Dixon. This show is offered in memory of Michael Gerry who passed away in July 2008. The opening reception is 6-8 p.m. Friday. Feb. 20 Birds of a Feather program 10 a.m. to noon at the Jarrett Center on the Byron Forest Preserve. Learn about birds with hands-on exploration of feathers, nests, eggs, and skulls. We'll also learn about feeding and habitats and go on a hike to search for birds. We'll provide the binoculars for the hike. Parents can attend for free. Dress appropriately for the weather. Appropriate for ages 5 and older. Fee: $3 a person. Call 815-234-8535, ext. 200, to register. Feb. 26-28 RV, Camping & Travel Show 12-8 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 Fourth Ave., Rock Island. Showcases everything for the current RV and camping adventure and the latest in equipment. Admission: $6 adults; $1 youth. Feb. 26-28 Rockford Home Show At the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Stunning floral gardens with hundreds of live flowers, waterfalls, exhibits, how-to clinics, and more. For more information, visit www.showtimeproduction.net or call 815-877-8043. Feb. 27 Art for Art's Sake 4-10:30 p.m. at Ken Nelson Auto Plaza in Dixon. Fundraiser for The Next Picture Show. Artists will create art for a live auction at the end of the evening. Appetizers and drinks are included. Cost is $35 a person. For details, call 815-285-4924. Feb. 27-28 Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lena-Winslow Elementary, Junior High and High School gym. Lena is just off U.S. Route 20 on I-73. Admission by donation. For more information, call 800-369-2955. Feb. 27 Northwest Illinois Open Chess Tournament In the Newell Room (H201D) on the second floor of the student center at Highland Community College, Freeport. The tournament is open to all participants, regardless of age or skill. It will be a four-round Swiss system (non-elimination) tournament, with rounds starting at 10 a.m., 12:15, 2 and 3:45 p.m. Fee $5, $7 after Feb. 25. Trophies, prizes. To register in advance, mail checks to the Route 20 Chess Club, c/o William Koester, 529 Avon St., Freeport, IL 61032. For more information, e-mail Festivals Feb. 27-28 Sugar maples McHenry County Conservation District, 7400 Somerset, Marengo. Take this unique opportunity to learn the fascinating history of maple sugaring and the evolution of the sap-collection process. This free event is for all ages. For more information, visit www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-338-6223. Stage events Feb. 19 Lynyrd Skynyrd Legendary Drummer 7:30 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa. Tickets: $15. Buy tickets at the Isle or by calling 800-THE-ISLE. Feb. 20 Water and Youth Clinton Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School. Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage and Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, "Swan Lake," along with "Young Artist" winner, pianist Dillon Schuneman, a sophomore at Sterling High School. Tickets are $12 for adults, students are admitted free. For more information, visit www.clintonsymphony.org on the Web. Feb. 20 Live blues Peter Leigh, harp master from the UK, with Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames at Starlight's Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave., Sterling. $5 cover. For information, visit www.starlightstheatre.com or call 815-564-9430. Feb. 21 Haiti benefit concert 1-9 p.m. Giovanni's Restaurant and Big Al's Bar, Rockford. Tickets $15 at the door. Tons of bands. For more information, visit onthewaterfront.com online. Feb. 24 Styx and REO Speedwagon At the MetroCentre, Rockford. With special guest 38 Special. Styx began as an artsy prog-rock band, eventually transforming into the virtual arena rock prototype due to a fondness for bombastic rockers and soaring power ballads. REO Speedwagon first formed in 1968, via a pair of University of Illinois students. Tickets: $69.50 to $39.50. For more information, visit www.metrocentre.com online. Feb. 26 The Spinners 7:30 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center. Enjoy hits like "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love." Purchase tickets at the Isle or call 800-THE-ISLE. March 6 Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing 1 p.m. at Centennial Auditorium, Sterling High School. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For ticket information, call 815-499-5623. March 6 All-Star Rodeo Challenge 7:30 p.m. at the MetroCentre, Rockford. Top professional rodeo cowboys in the Rough Stock Only Events Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding. Tickets $35 to $18; children $5 in advance and are available at www.metrocentre.com or 815-968-5222.
Storytime Live! 7 p.m. at the iWireless Center, Moline. Tickets: $15-$35. Leap into fairy tale land with "Dora the Explorer," journey through Filthingham with "The Backyardigans," hop into Wonderland with "Wonder Pets!," and join the Monkey King's celebration with "Ni Hao, Kai-lan." For more information, visit www.iwirelesscenter.com on the Web. Comments Add CommentsClick here to read the rules for posting commentsThis posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Spartan Motors Adds Depth, Names New Chairman of Board of Directors - Stockhouse Posted: 18 Feb 2010 05:19 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb 18, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), the leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today announced a planned leadership transition and new appointment to the Board of Directors aimed at continuing to strengthen the Company's governance and board depth. The moves include the planned retirement of David Wilson from his position as Chairman of the Board effective at the 2010 annual meeting. Wilson has been a member of the board since 1996 and has served as Chairman since 2002. "David presided over the board during Spartan's most rapid period of growth, and under his guidance we have been able to maintain positive earnings, increase sales and position ourselves for future growth," said John Sztykiel, president and CEO of Spartan Motors. "We are grateful for his vision and leadership, and thank him for his lasting contributions." Spartan Motors said the Board has elected Hugh Sloan to become Chairman at the 2010 annual meeting. Sloan has been an independent member of Spartan's board since 2007, serving on the Audit and Compensation committees. He has over 35 years of experience in the automotive industry, most notably with the Woodbridge Foam Corporation, a $1 billion global supplier of polyurethane foam, where he served as President, Automotive, and Deputy Chairman of the Board, and Budd Canada, Inc., where he served as a director, President and General Manager. Sloan serves on the boards of directors of Woodbridge Foam Corporation, Manulife Financial, and Wescast Industries, Inc., where he is lead director. He is also a former Staff Assistant to President Richard Nixon, former Trustee of Princeton University and served as Chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association of Canada (APMA) and as a founding director of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) in the United States. "The legacy David built during his tenure will shape the direction of Spartan for years to come," said incoming Chairman Sloan. "I am honored to have the opportunity to build on his work as we enter new markets with the integration of our acquisition of Utilimaster, and continue pursuing new avenues of growth." Spartan also announced the appointment of Richard F. (Rick) Dauch, President and CEO of Acument Global Technologies, Inc., to the Company's board of directors. Dauch will serve as an independent director. In his current role with Acument, the world's largest fastener supplier, Dauch has been responsible for developing and implementing a global turnaround and growth plan for the company's 30 manufacturing and 17 distribution facilities spanning 17 countries. Prior to joining Acument in 2008, Dauch served as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Manufacturing at American Axle and Manufacturing, where he was responsible for the daily operations of 17 locations globally. "In a career spanning over 25 years, Rick brings significant and proven leadership experience in global manufacturing and operations," said Sloan. "His well-rounded background in areas ranging from strategic planning and finance to sales and marketing will be an asset to Spartan as we look to expand to new market niches, both in the U.S. and abroad." Dauch earned dual Master of Science degrees in Management and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the United States Military Academy. Dauch's corporate career was preceded by his service as an officer in the United States Army, including qualification as an Airborne Ranger and concluding with his assignment as a Light Infantry Company Commander in the 10th Mountain Division. About Spartan Motors Spartan Motors, Inc. (www.spartanmotors.com) designs, engineers and manufactures specialty chassis, specialty vehicles and truck bodies and aftermarket parts for the RV, emergency-rescue, defense, delivery and service markets. The company's brand names - Spartan(TM), Crimson Fire(TM), Crimson Fire Aerials(TM), Road Rescue(TM) and Utilimaster(R) - are known for quality, value, service and being the first to market with innovative products. The company employs approximately 1,600 at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Indiana and Texas. Spartan reported sales of $430 million in 2009 and is focused on becoming a global leader in the manufacture of specialty vehicles and chassis. This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business, future plans and objectives and the performance of our products. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications may arise that could prevent the prompt implementation of the plans outlined above. The company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov.). Government contracts and subcontracts typically involve long payment and purchase cycles, competitive bidding, qualification requirements, delays or changes in funding, extensive specification development and changes, price negotiations and milestone requirements. An announced award of a governmental contract is not equivalent to a finalized executed contract and does not assure that orders will be issued and filled. Government agencies also often retain some portion of fees payable upon completion of a project and collection of contract fees may be delayed for long periods, which can negatively impact both prime contractors and subcontractors. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. SOURCE Spartan Motors, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 PR Newswire. All rights reservedFive Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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