CALDWELL Installing solar panels at the Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant is becoming a likely option after the governing body received a proposal from PSE&G to complete the project.

Presidentof the Caldwell Environmental Commission Ann Marchioni, presented the idea of installing solar panels at the plant to the council in 2013 and the governing body has been working to make the idea a reality since, according to Marchioni.

The proposal from PSE&G, which was discussed during the Tuesday, Jan. 20 council meeting, outlines the borough would receive four and one-half cents per kilowatt, which is the equivalent of $9,470 per year, according to Borough Administrator Paul Carelli.

Councilman Kris Brown, who formerly served on the Environmental Commission and now serves as the liaison, noted that the payment to Caldwell from PSE&G would increase 2.5 percent annually.

The proposal is for the period of 20 years, according to Marchioni.

PSE&G would install, run and maintain to the solar panels, as well as reach out to West Caldwell for its approval before moving forward.

Although Caldwell owns the Wastewater Treatment Plant, it is located on Pine Tree Place in West Caldwell and would need that towns approval.

Councilman John Cascarano said the situation seems like a win-win, but questioned if there were any comparable situations.

Borough Attorney Greg Mascera said this was the only proposal that they received and he was not familiar with similar situations.

Marchioni stated that Caldwell was getting a really good deal through this proposal.

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Authorities say a Smyrna man threw lawn furniture, plates and other glassware from a second story balcony at officers as they tried to arrest him.

A warrant issued by Cobb County Magistrate Court states Joseph Munoz threw the items from the balcony as officers tried to arrest him at his residence on Cobb Parkway on January 17.

According to the warrant, an officer says Munoz refused multiple commands to come out from his home and to stop throwing objects from his balcony.

The warrant states officers made their way into his home and Munoz continued to refuse repeated order to stop throwing objects at them.

The warrant states officers had to place Munoz back in handcuffs as he was undergoing medical treatment at the Kennestone Hospital.

Police allege Munoz tried to bribe them at the hospital so they would let him go.

According to the warrant, Munoz told one of the arresting officers, I will give you all the money in my account if you let me go.

The warrant also states Munoz admitted to having two partially smoked marijuana cigarettes at his residence.

Munoz has been charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, obstruction/hindering law enforcement, reckless conduct and bribery.

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The Assisi Bridge House is a halfway home for men 18 and older. Some are there by choice, but most of the clients are court-ordered. Daniel Sugasti, 36, who has been recovering from a heroin addiction at the Bridge House for four weeks, said it was the right option for him.

Drug Court wanted me to come back to New Orleans. I said, 'Maybe that's not the best idea,' he said. I've been to six programs in my life. I don't know what it is about this one, but I feel a lot more comfortable.

Clients stay for four to six months, getting individualized rehabilitation involving medical care, mental health treatment and counseling. They participate in group and one-on-one therapy. Loved ones can visit on scheduled days, and the facility hosts family fun days in the spring and fall.

'We're building something'

Though not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous, the Bridge House supports the 12-step program, Associate Director Monique Albarado said. Once a month, counselors and other residents evaluate the guys in 12 areas, including leadership, social interaction and emotions. They point out both successes and room for improvement.

How many situations do you have somebody say, 'I was really angry with the way you just talked to me'? Albarado said. We get really honest here. They're learning things about themselves that nobody's ever brought to their attention before.

A small percentage of clients don't seem to want to recover and will fight the treatment, counselor Billy Degeyter said, but most are genuinely trying to start a new life.

I'm willing to help someone who's willing to help themselves, he said. For them to successfully achieve abstinence, three or four attempts at treatment is the average.

Albarado said the staff tracks clients' success rates, checking to see if they're still sober a year later. Nearly all find work after the program, and 70 percent typically remain clean after a year.

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A woman was transported to a hospital Wednesday after her car crashed through the fence surrounding the Loudoun County courthouse in downtown Leesburg, according to the Loudoun County Sheriffs Office.

The accident occurred shortly after 1:45 p.m., when the driver of the 2014 Subaru, which was emerging from an alleyway along East Market Street in Leesburg, traveled across the road, struck a Leesburg government work truck and then crashed through the fence surrounding the courthouse lawn, authorities said. The vehicle continued across the lawn and eventually came to a stop after entering the portico surrounding the courthouse entrance, according to the sheriffs office.

The gate surrounding the lawn was knocked down where the car traveled through, but there appeared to be no structural damage to the courthouse building itself, authorities said.

The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to fully recover, authorities said.

Loudoun County sheriff spokeswoman Liz Mills said it appeared that the incident was caused by a medical condition.

Caitlin Gibson is a local news and features writer for The Washington Post.

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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Prodding the new Republican Congress from a conservative state, President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged GOP lawmakers to work with him on an agenda that helps the middle class and insisted they offer better alternatives if they disagree with his ideas. "Tell me how we get to yes," he declared.

On his first stop in Idaho as president, Obama pitched the proposals he outlined Tuesday night in his State of the Union address and called on politicians to move beyond their party labels to find common ground.

Speaking to a crowd of 6,600 people at Boise State University, Obama said he can achieve success late in his presidency just like the school did in its overtime victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.

"I don't need to remind you that big things happen late in the fourth quarter," he said.

Obama acknowledged that his economic proposals to pay for free community college initiatives and middle-class tax breaks with tax increases on the rich face Republican opposition. "I could tell from their body language," he said, recalling the reaction to his State of the Union speech.

"They should put forward some alternative proposals," he continued. "I want to hear specifically from them how they intend to help kids pay for college. It is perfectly fair for them to say we have a better way to meet these national priorities. But if they do they have to show what those ideas are."

A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said in response that Obama isn't living in reality.

"Republicans are saying 'yes' to good, common-sense jobs bills, and they'll soon be sitting on the president's desk," said the spokesman, Cory Fritz.

From Idaho, Obama stops in Kansas, another state that typically backs Republicans. White House officials say Obama deliberately chose conservative states for his first stops following the annual address to Congress.

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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Prodding the new Republican Congress from a conservative state, President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged GOP lawmakers to work with him on an agenda that helps the middle class and insisted they offer better alternatives if they disagree with his ideas. "Tell me how we get to yes," he declared.

On his first stop in Idaho as president, Obama pitched the proposals he outlined Tuesday night in his State of the Union address and called on politicians to move beyond their party labels to find common ground.

Speaking to a crowd of 6,600 people at Boise State University, Obama said he can achieve success late in his presidency just like the school did in its overtime victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.

"I don't need to remind you that big things happen late in the fourth quarter," he said.

Obama acknowledged that his economic proposals to pay for free community college initiatives and middle-class tax breaks with tax increases on the rich face Republican opposition. "I could tell from their body language," he said, recalling the reaction to his State of the Union speech.

"They should put forward some alternative proposals," he continued. "I want to hear specifically from them how they intend to help kids pay for college. It is perfectly fair for them to say we have a better way to meet these national priorities. But if they do they have to show what those ideas are."

A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said in response that Obama isn't living in reality.

"Republicans are saying 'yes' to good, common-sense jobs bills, and they'll soon be sitting on the president's desk," said the spokesman, Cory Fritz.

From Idaho, Obama stops in Kansas, another state that typically backs Republicans. White House officials say Obama deliberately chose conservative states for his first stops following the annual address to Congress.

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Everyone wants their property to look good. For a home owner, there is a lot of pride in knowing that your home and lawn looks beautiful and well-kept. If you own a business, the appearance of your building and property is the first impression that your customers get; you need to make sure the image you portray is a professional one. However landscaping and lawn work can be time-consuming, and it definitely includes some hard work. Even if you wanted to do the work, you may not have the time available. Thats where we come in! We can handle just about any task related to your lawn and landscaping. In fact, one of the things our customers love is that we are a one-stop shop some of our services include:

Tree removal Call us when the unexpected happens a storm blows a tree down, or an old tree is in danger of falling due to damage or just old age. This is a procedure that requires skills, experience and the right equipment.

Overseeding After a few years, grass does not grow as quickly and vibrantly as it once did. Thats where overseeding comes in it allows for new growth that is thicker, and the grass also becomes more resistant to disease.

Fence repair and installation If you have a fence that has some problem areas, or if you need a replacement fence or a brand new fence, we will be happy to help with that.

Lawn leveling Most lawns are not perfectly level. This may become more obvious over time. If you have some ridges or valleys, we can get that fixed.

Shrub care Regular care of your shrubs and other landscaped plants means they will not only be healthy, but they will also make your home look great.

Stump grinding This is the last step in a tree removal. We can grind a stump down to below ground level, and with a section of sod, it will look like there was never a tree there.

Landscape maintenance Why spend your weekend working on your landscaping? Leave it to the pros you can spend your time relaxing, and knowing that your property will look wonderful.

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The Calloway County Sheriffs Office reported that it handled several wrecks this past weekend. The first came on Friday night with a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 641 North and Charlie Miller Road.

CCSO said a vehicle driven by Howard Wyatt was westbound on Charlie Miller, while another vehicle driven by Lenora Robertson was southbound on 641.

The CCSO reported witnesses said Wyatts vehicle was attempting to cross 641 when it was struck by Robertsons vehicle.

Robertson and two passengers in her vehicle were taken to Murray-Calloway County Hospital for treatment of reported injuries.

Another accident happened Saturday afternoon at the intersection of KY Hwy. 80 and Van Cleave Road. CCSO said Jodi Stone of Murray was southbound on Van Cleave and had stopped at 80, but did not see a vehicle driven by Connie Birdsong coming eastbound on 80. Stone then drove through the intersection, colliding with Birdsongs vehicle.

A third vehicle driven by Sarah Parker was northbound on Van Cleave and stopped at the 80 intersection and received damage from debris, it was reported.

The CCSO said Birdsong and a passenger from her vehicle received injuries and were taken to MCCH.

Two more wrecks followed on Sunday. CCSO said the first of these was reported just after 3 p.m., on KY Hwy. 121 North.

CCSO said Lawrence Briggs of Mayfield was eastbound when the passenger-side tires of his vehicle dropped off of the roadway, then struck a mailbox, a driveway culvert and a gate before entering a residential lawn and striking another mailbox and a small tree before coming to rest on the lawn.

The CCSO said Briggs and a passenger were taken to MCCH to be treated for injuries.

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Councils across the country are imposing water restrictions as dry weather begins to bite, but Auckland is unlikely to have to follow suit, despite a continuing spell of sweltering summer days.

Watercares Acting Chief Operations Officer, Shayne Cunis, says that while levels in the citys supply lakes are below the average for this time of year, Watercares system has sufficient flexibility to ensure ongoing security of supply to all areas serviced by the metropolitan network, which stretches from Orewa to Pukekohe.

Mr Cunis says Aucklanders deserve a large share of the credit for the lack of water restrictions, with the citys inhabitants using less water per head than anyone else in the country.

"However, with little if any relief expected from the current dry weather conditions, its important people continue to think about how they are using water, and whether they could do so more efficiently."

Thirty years ago, Aucklanders used more than 400 litres of water per person per day. By 2004, this had reduced to 298 Litres per person per day. In 2011, Watercare set itself the challenge of further reducing consumption to 253 litres per person per day by 2025.

"Currently, we are five litres per day ahead of the target line, and Aucklands per capita water use is the lowest in New Zealand, says Mr Cunis.

"And Watercare is keen to do whatever we can to maintain that rate of improvement.

"To that end, we run a proactive maintenance campaign that minimises the amount of water lost in our networks, we work closely with large commercial users to ensure they are operating as efficiently as possible, and we encourage householders to Be Waterwise."

Mr Cunis says Watercares metropolitan network draws water from dams in the Waitakere and Hunua ranges, an underground aquifer, and the Waikato River.

"We constantly alter the amount we take from each source to ensure we strike the right balance between minimising operating costs and ensuring security of supply," says Mr Cunis.

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By Clarece Polke / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Just days after police charged McKeesport resident Ryan Williams with homicide for a fatal October fire, family members of the six victims organized a memorial service this evening to honor their loved ones.

Stuffed animals, toys, glass candles and rocks painted with the names of the victims covered the front steps and much of the lawn of the charred home at 310 Express Alley. More than 50 people gathered as several family members spoke out against the "act of hate" that killed Ronald Egenlauf, 55; Hope Jordan Egenlauf, 27; and children, Dominic Jordan, 7; Autumn Jordan, 6; Serenity Jakub, 3; and Victoria Jordan, 2.

"May the coward who chose to steal so much from so many people get the justice he deserves," said Emma Ackerman, aunt of Keith Egenlauf, who survived the fire but was critically injured.

Keith's mother, Laverne Egenlauf, said, months later, her family is still coping with the repercussions of the fire. Her son is still undergoing treatment for some of his burns, she said, and the family has struggled to find relief to cover his medical bills.

"At least we've got some kind of relief knowing that man is behind bars, but it still hurts," she said. "Every day, it hurts. Keith has nothing to come home to."

Family friend Kasey Cavanaugh, who lived just two blocks away from the Egenlaufs, said much of the small McKeesport neighborhood turned out to pay respects.

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