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Glen Rock Police charged a Fair Lawn man with aggravated assault on a police officer.

A Glen Rock police officer was taken to a local hospital after a Fair Lawn man spit saliva and blood on his face during a prolonged struggle subsequent to a motor vehicle stop early Monday.

Arrested in the incident was 31-year-old Edward F. Guy, who was charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, including spitting saliva and blood on Officer Greg Carter's face and uniform and attempting to bite the officer, according to Glen Rock Police Capt. Jon Miller. Other charges included resisting arrest, obstructing an official government function and two motor vehicle passenger safety violations.

Miller said that Carter was observing traffic on Route 208 northbound at about 2:15 a.m. on Dec. 16 when he noticed Guy, the passenger, yelling out the window of an approaching minivan. As the vehicle reached Carter's location, the officer noted that Guy had crawled part of the way through the passenger window.

After a brief pursuit, Carter stopped the vehicle near Goffle Road. Police said that while the driver immediately cooperated with officers, Guy was unruly, yelling and swearing at the officer and refusing to step out of the car. Carter then called for assistance, and was joined at the scene by Sgt. Dean Ackermann and Officer Murray Yang, with several officers from Ridgewood and Hawthorne also responding.

Guy, who the vehicle's driver told police was "extremely intoxicated," had to be forcibly removed from the car by officers, who handcuffed him and placed him in a police car. At that point, Guy allegedly attempted to kick out the vehicle windows while spitting at officers, who placed Guy in leg shackles for additional restraint, police said.

Due to his perceived intoxication, Guy was transported to Bergen County Regional Medical Center, where he continued to resist officers, trying to overturn the stretcher he was placed on and attempting to kick a nurse, Miller said. At one point, despite the attachment of a mesh face shield, Guy managed to spit through it, hitting Carter with a mix of saliva and blood, Miller said. Carter was driven to The Valley Hospital for a blood test and preliminary treatment, and was expected to return there on Monday for test results and possible follow-up measures.

Following treatment at Bergen Regional, Guy was transferred to Bergen County Jail on Monday, where he was being held on $50,000 bail with no 10 percent release option. Miller said there were no charges against the driver of the vehicle, who had committed no infraction and was "extremely cooperative, and trying to do the right thing for his friend by driving him to the residence of a third party in Wanaque."

Guy's initial court appearance on the multiple charges is expected on Jan. 7.

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A 4-year-old boy lost a leg to a lawnmower accident on Sunday, but doctors said they're hopeful that they can save Truett Shacklett's arm.

Investigators said Truett's father was mowing their lawn, in the 27500 block of West 83rd Street, late Sunday afternoon when the boy got behind the mower and became tangled in it.

He was flown to a hospital for treatment. Doctors said they had to amputate his right leg below the knee, but they hope that with more surgeries they won't need to also amputate his injured arm. Doctors said the fact that Truett is so young will probably give him an easier adjustment to a prosthetic leg.

The Rev. Brian Wright, of the Cedar Ridge Christian Church, said the family is leaning on God.

"I tell you, this family has what I call a fierce faith," Wright said. "Even in the family waiting room as we were talking with them, they're almost encouraging us."

The Shackletts are leaders at Wright's church. The church community is embracing them and helping out.

In the family's west Lenexa neighborhood, people were thinking about what happened while they worked in their own yards on Monday.

"It's something you really don't think about until it does happen, unfortunately, and so it's something that's looking forward (is a thing) to look out for," said neighbor Chad Harvey. "Watch out for your kids."

Neighbors said the family has only lived at the house for a couple of years. The family remodeled its home to accommodate their eight children.

Members of the Shacklett family passed along messages to thank the people who have reached out to them.

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Nick Benovich of Port Orchard-based business The Lawn Jockey sprays a biological treatment on a grove of madronas outside the Bainbridge Island Waterfront Park Community Center.

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Back in the 1890s, Bainbridge Island was called the town of Madrone after a madrona tree that stood near the Port Blakely dock.

More than a century later, a group of citizens have come together to protect Bainbridges historical trees.

We looked at each other and said, We can do that! said Jo Schaffer.

Schaffer, along with Nancy Lewars, were on a historical tree tour last month led by resident and tree consultant Olaf Ribiero that channeled through downtown Winslow.

The last stop on the tour was a grove of 17 ailing madrona trees outside the Bainbridge Island Community Center.

Ribeiro told the small group that while the trees have been here for more than 50 years, and are the last cluster of madronas in the Winslow area, they wouldnt last much longer.

The aging trees, he said, were suffering from a root disease that if left untreated would kill the whole grove.

Unfortunately, Ribeiro added, the treatment would cost about $2,000.

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BY STEVE METSCH smetsch@southtownstar.com June 17, 2014 6:56PM

This is the home where Oak Lawn police recently found two dozen marijuana plants and more than 30 guns when they helped the owner, who had been injured. | Steve Metsch/Sun-Times Media

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An ambulance call to a house this month led to a big surprise for Oak Lawn police a marijuana growing business, more than 30 guns and more than $77,000 in cash.

When police responded June 6 to an ambulance call at 9717 Tulley Ave., they found a man lying on the ground and bleeding from a cut on his head, police said. They said Kris Bond, 58, was unable to sit upright, his speech was slurred, and he told police that he had been drinking because his friend was in the hospital and about to die.

As officers assisted Bond into his house, they were greeted by an overwhelming odor of marijuana and saw a pistol on the kitchen table, police said. Officers then found several rifles and ammunition on the floor of the family room, and as they secured the guns, they discovered a marijuana growing room in an upstairs bedroom, according to police.

They said Bond agreed to go a hospital for treatment, and police locked the house and obtained a search warrant for it, returning to find 24 marijuana plants in the bedroom along with a system of lights, fans and power convertors, fertilizing chemicals and a hydration system, Police Division Chief Michael Kaufmann said Tuesday.

They also found 30 firearms including numerous shotguns, a 9mm handgun and a .357 revolver in rooms throughout the house, Kaufmann said. In a safe in the bedroom, which police opened after Bond gave them the combination, police found more guns and $76,320 cash, police said.

Bond was arrested June 7 after being released from the hospital and is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana plants and possession of drug paraphernalia, Cook County prosecutors said Tuesday. No gun charges were filed as of Tuesday.

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Riverview Hospital's West Lawn building in Coquitlam.

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The provincial governments decision to close Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam has led to the current serious mental health crisis in the province, a former vice-president of the 102-year-old institution says.

And on Monday, Coquitlam city council unanimously backed Dr. John Higenbottams plan, which includes construction of an acute care hospital, to rededicate the 244-acre site as a health and wellness centre to curb the trend, especially in the Lower Mainland.

Councils move came after the city spent $20,000 to hire the clinical psychologist last December to update the citys 14-year-old vision for Riverview, a site that, in its heyday, treated more than 5,000 patients with mental illnesses.

In his report Into the Future, the Coquitlam Health Campus that was released this week, Dr. Higenbottam wrote the series of deinstitutionalization programs, starting in the 1980s, saw the hospital downsized and led to its closure in 2012.

Unfortunately, this has resulted in a loss of Riverviews specialized treatment capability for the group of traditional persons with serious mental illness requiring specialized, longer-term treatment which exceeds the capabilities of community hospitals and services, he stated.

At the same time, a group of Severely Addicted Mentally Ill (SAMI) individuals has emerged who have complex treatment needs and who are now placing great pressure on hospital emergency departments and psychiatric units as well as police and social services.

In 2008 and last year, the Union of BC Municipalities called on the provincial government to reopen Riverview but at the organizations 2013 convention, Premier Christy Clark said that wouldnt happen.

With BC Housing now tasked by the province to conduct a visioning exercise for Riverview this year, Coquitlam council believes Higenbottams report will add weight.

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By ABDI GULED Associated Press

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Hawa Nor carried her visibly weakened son into the hospital's isolation ward. Like many sick children here, the 7-year-old boy is likely a victim of an old Somali wives' tale: A child with measles should be kept inside, and away from the doctor, for a week.

Abdullahi Hassan labored to breathe, and his eyesight is deteriorating.

"Even though we kept him at home for a week, he's getting weaker," Nor tells the pediatrician.

Somalia is suffering from an outbreak of measles that the World Health Organization and the U.N. children's agency labels "extremely alarming." UNICEF reported 1,350 suspected cases of measles in March and April, a figure four times higher than the same period last year. Another 1,000 cases were reported in May.

Many children in the country are malnourished and few have access to medical care, making an outbreak potentially dangerous for thousands of others. One additional danger that prevents early medical intervention is the belief by many parents that they should keep measles-infected children at home for a week for what they call an "incubation" period.

"Such delays cause clinical problems, including respiratory disorders, and in some cases they bring children malnourished who cannot survive without ventilation," Dr. Omar Abdi, a pediatrician at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu, said in an interview on Tuesday.

Though mostly eradicated in the United States, measles remains a common disease in many parts of Asia, the Pacific and Africa because of a lack of vaccinations. Even the U.S., where the disease has technically been eliminated, has seen a record number of measles cases this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the country has nearly 400 reported cases, more than twice as many as in all of 2013 and eight times as many as in all of 2012.

The measles is spreading in a handful of U.S. communities where pockets of unvaccinated people are found, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

In Somalia, the disease is spreading because of a lack of medical facilities. A measles vaccination costs only about $1, but millions of children remain exposed to the disease. Hunger and bad health add to the problem.

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 12, 2014

Insect and disease problems are rampant on Philadelphia properties this year. The higher than normal incidence may be due to the extremely rough winter and late start to spring. The ISA Certified Arborists at Giroud Tree and Lawn have identified the Top 7 most destructive insects and diseases, the trees and shrubs most at risk and explain the actions homeowners can take to protect tree and shrub health.

Trees and shrubs are under attack from insects and disease this season, explains Lou Giroud, President of Giroud Tree and Lawn and ISA Certified Arborist. From leaf spots to insects actively feeding, Giroud Arborists are finding the signs of infestation on trees and shrubs throughout Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia counties.

Here are the Top 7 Insect and Disease Problems, the trees and shrubs most at risk and the actions that can be taken now.

1.Ash Rust: Outbreak caused by fungal spores blowing up from the salt marshes in NJ. A rare occurrence in Philadelphia, the fungus causes leaf problems including yellow-orange spots, curling and premature leaf drop. High Risk Plants: Ash trees Action: It is too late in the season to treat the fungus. However, infected trees should inspected by an ISA Certified Arborist. Deep root fertilization and other actions may be recommended in the Fall. 2.Adelgid: Damage appears as cottony dots on the underside of hemlock branches or a snow-like dusting on Pine bark. High Risk Plants: Eastern Hemlock and Pines Action: Control is required and must be timed when the pest is most vulnerable. 3.Soft Scales: Look for black, sooty residue on leaves, white specks, cottony masses, wart-like bumps on stems, twigs or branches. High Risk Plants: Azalea, Beech, Holly, Tulip, Poplar, Magnolia, Yew, Euonymus, fruit trees and numerous conifers such as Hemlock Action: Scale damage to plants and the timing for treatment varies by type of Scale. 4.Lacebugs: Damage can be severe including leaf discoloration, loss of vigor and premature leaf drop. High Risk Plants: Azaleas, Birch, Hawthorn and Piers Japonica Action: Treatment protocols will depend on timing and the severity of the infestation. 5.Spider Mites: Two types cause the most damage in Philadelphia. Spruce Spider Mites can make evergreen needles turn a rusty color and drop prematurely. Two Spotted Spider Mites cause leaves to become yellowed, stippled, or mottled and drop prematurely. High Risk Plants: Evergreens and deciduous trees including Spruce, Boxwood, Euonymus (Burning Bush) and Viburnum Action: Early detection and treatment are key to saving the plant. 6.Aphids: Warning signs are stunted growth and wilted, distorted, curled, or yellowed foliage. High Risk Plants: Beech, Plum, Purple Leaf Plums, Tulip Action: Control measures can include proper pruning, fertilizing, and watering. Introducing beneficial insects can also play an important role in aphid control. Severe infestations may require chemical control. 7.Bagworms: Look for cone shaped bags hanging from branches of evergreens or small brown spots on leaves of decidous trees High Risk Plants: Arborvitae, Juniper, Spruce and many other evergreen and deciduous trees Action: Manual removal of bags and chemical treatment for severe infestations Early detection by a professional tree service is the key to saving trees suffering from insect or disease problems. Homeowners concerned about tree health, should contact a tree service company with ISA Certified Arborists. The Arborist will inspect the trees, diagnose the problem and recommend the best course of action.

About Giroud Tree and Lawn Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, tree removal and lawn care programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal and traditional and 100% organic lawn programs to keep lawns healthy and green . Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to diagnose, treat and maintain tree and lawn health. The company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award every year since 2005. The Giroud Treework for Charity program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Companys service area. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.

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A number of Oakville ash trees are getting a new lease on life thanks to the Town of Oakville's municipal treatment program.

Last Wednesday, Town officials kicked off the annual program that began in 2008 to protect ash trees against the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) species.

At a home on Barclay Crescent, lawn and landscaping company TruGreen Canada demonstrated how bio insecticide TreeAzin is being used to combat the destruction the exotic beetle from Asia is having on Oakville's tree canopy.

TruGreen General Manager Michael Afzal said the treatment has to be administered to infected trees every two years to maintain the health and vitality of the ash tree and protect it from further infestation.

In this case, he said the particular 60- to 80-year-old ash tree they were demonstrating on is having its third cycle of treatment since the program began.

Noting how it continues to thrive with lush green foliage, Afzal added not all ash trees have the same fate.

The Town is doing its part to maintain its municipal ash tree population, but more needs to be done, he said.

"We will not be able to win this battle against this beetle, emerald ash borer, if the private home owners are not going to join us in this war against this beetle," said Afzal. "It's so critical that they get actively involved and be part of this campaign so we can work together."

In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of taking protective measures against EAB so Oakville can conserve its tree canopy, the Town is tying a green ribbon around a selected number of treated trees as they work on injecting about 3,000 of the treatable municipal ash tree canopy on streets and parks from now until August, said John McNeil, the Town's manager of Forestry Services.

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Oak Lawn, IL (PRWEB) June 10, 2014

Mancaris of Oak Lawn is proud to announce their involvement as a gold-level sponsor of the 7th annual Ronald McDonald House Running for Hope 5k Run/Fun Walk. The race took place Sunday, June 1st, 2014, led by a Custom Ronald McDonald Jeep Cherokee from Mancaris of Oak Lawn. The race ran through downtown Oak Lawn and starting at Keeler Park on 93rd Street. Proceeds from the event benefited Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn, and the Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Childrens Hospital in Oak Lawn.

We are proud to have been involved again this year in this fun event for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The community participation was outstanding, and we always enjoy having our vehicles out to lead the race, said Ed Tapper, Sales Manager at Mancaris of Oak Lawn.

The event was a huge success, with about 2,000 participants who helped to raise over $80,000 for these local Oak Lawn organizations.

About Advocate Childrens Hospital

Advocate Children's Hospital is designed to make children and their families feel supported and at home. Designated as a Pediatric Critical Care Center, Advocate Childrens Hospital offers the highest level of specialized pediatric critical care and emergency care services. Ranked among the nations Best Children's Hospitals in the areas of cardiology and heart surgery as well as neonatology, this hospital continually strives to provide the best care to all patients and families throughout their hospitalization.

About Ronald McDonald House

The Ronald McDonald House is a home away from home for families whose children are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. The Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Childrens Hospital opened in December of 2008 and has served over 1,000 families. This 24,000 square foot House serves 16 families on a nightly basis. Some families may stay one or two nights, while others may stay for 6 -9 months. The Ronald McDonald House asks for a donation of $10 a night, but no one is ever turned away for not being able to pay. The money raised from the Running for Hope 5K helps to cover basic necessities such as utilities, cleaning supplies, and paper products needed to keep the House properly equipped. Most importantly, money raised from the run allows the House to continue to support the families, in hopes that they can provide these families with the necessary resources desired to meet the needs of their child during this traumatic time in their lives.

About Mancaris Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Oak Lawn

As one of the largest Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM dealerships in the Chicagoland area, Mancaris of Oak Lawn has served Illinois loyally for more than 45 years with some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the automotive industry.

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Boise, Idaho (PRWEB) June 09, 2014

Barrier Lawn & Pest is providing four tips for Boise residents to help them get rid of Elm Seed Bugs this summer. This new invasive species can be a nuisance for Idaho home owners, and can be present in large numbers. However, taking the proper steps can eliminate these pests.

Elm seed bugs were first spotted in Idaho counties, Canyon and Ada in 2012. They come from south-central Europe, and how these bugs migrated is unknown. Elm Seed Bugs are visibly related to Box Elder Bugs, and the two are often confused. The only major visible difference is size; Elm Seed Bugs measure around a quarter of an inch. The Elm Seed Bug overwinters as an adult, mates and lays eggs in the spring on elm trees. The larvae feed on the fruits and seeds, and in May or June become adults. These pesky creatures begin entering homes in earnest during the summertime.

Elm Seed Bugs are a nuisance because they often enter homes and other buildings in large numbers, as this video illustrates. The bugs have scent glands that produce an unpleasant odor when crushed making them even more of a nuisance. They are often observed inside around windows, doors, and in kitchens and bathrooms.

Populations of Elm Seed Bugs are expected to continue to rise in 2014, as early reports from Barrier Lawn & Pests technicians and customers indicate. Though this invasive species is known for pestering home owners in great numbers, there are ways to keep these pests at bay.

1. Sealing cracks in the foundation, as well as around doors and windows. Proper sealing of these areas with calk or other material is vital to block entry.

2. Install screens on doors and windows. As weather warms up, doors and windows are often left open. Unfortunately, this quite literally opens the door for Elm Seed Bugs to pass through freely. Installing screens allows people to enjoy open doors without letting bugs in.

3. Remove Elm Trees if possible. This is probably the most important thing home owners can do to remove harborage and food for Elm Seed Bugs. Though expensive and heartbreaking to watch a beautiful shade tree go away, residents can take comfort in having a more pest-free home.

4. Exterior perimeter treatment with a residual insecticide that focuses on cracks, crevices, and possible entry points is a must. Safe consumer products are available for use that will do the trick. If residents are uncomfortable doing it on their own, they should contact a reputable, licensed pest control company to do the job.

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