Editor's note: After an employee in the trusted position of evidence technician allegedly stole drugs and money from the Farmington Police Department, Chief Steve Hebbe invited The Daily Times to attend his daily command briefings. The effects of those thefts could be far reaching, and Hebbe said he wanted the process of determining the damage and formulating changes to prevent a reoccurrence to be transparent. It was an unprecedented offer in this editor's experience. The Daily Times accepted the invitation. We agreed to only one condition that we would discuss whether we would use information if police thought it could compromise a case. We attended the third briefing on Oct.

Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe speaks on Thursday during a daily briefing at the Farmington Police Department. Senior department officials have been meeting over the last two weeks to discuss the impacts of alleged thefts from the department's evidence room. (Jon Austria / The Daily Times)

FARMINGTON Less than a week after Farmington Police Department employee Ashley Goodvoyce was accused of pilfering cash and pain pills from the department's evidence room, senior officials met in a conference room for the first command briefing on the status of the investigation.

The officers and civilian employees tackled the task of dissecting the theft and its implications, which were many, in the daily briefings. The briefings also covered policy, command structure and physical remodeling of buildings, with the intention of making evidence more secure. As of Thursday, department employees had spent 753 hours investigating the thefts, Police Chief Steve Hebbe said.

Officials learned of the thefts on Oct. 14 when a detective requested evidence and a technician discovered it was missing. Goodvoyce was taken into custody on Oct. 17.

The thefts could have far-reaching consequences. The count as of Thursday: 69 bags of evidence were tampered with, 41 chain-of-custody records were falsified, one signature was forged and $5,597 in cash was stolen. The amount of cash could increase by $570, department officials said.

San Juan County Chief Deputy District Attorney Dustin O'Brien has said the thefts could impact 13 active cases involving drugs held in the department's evidence room. More could still be identified.

Detective Sgt. Brandon Lane gave a list on Oct. 21 to the District Attorney's Office that named 48 suspects who could be freed because of Goodvoyce's alleged actions.

Police say those actions could ruin active cases and potentially set criminals free. However, sloppy evidence processing by police in some cases also meant the exact number of pills stolen was unknown. Some officers, Hebbe explained in an interview, were not following procedure.

Senior police officers meet on Thursday during a briefing at the Farmington Police Department. (Jon Austria /The Daily Times)

View original post here:
Farmington Police Department holds daily command briefings to measure impact of evidence thefts

Pyongyang, October 28 (KCNA) -- The May Day Stadium was splendidly remodeled to match the natural scenery of the picturesque Rungna Island.

The 150,000-seater stadium has football field, hall for preparatory exercise, bedrooms for players, room for coaches, room for referees, test and registration room and others to meet the requirements of international standard. There are also a swimming pool, table-tennis hall, mini-golf field, recovery hall and other sports and cultural and welfare facilities and service network built at the best level.

A ceremony of marking the completion of the remodeling of the stadium took place on Tuesday.

Present at the ceremony were members of the State Physical Culture and Sports Guidance Commission, officials concerned, players and coaches who proved successful at the 17th Asian Games and world championships, soldiers and builders who participated in the remodeling project, officials in the sports field, sportspersons, working people and youths and students.

Choe Ryong Hae, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau and secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea who is chairman of the State Physical Culture and Sports Guidance Commission, made an address.

He said that the May Day Stadium is a great structure remodeled thanks to the energetic guidance of supreme leader Kim Jong Un and patriotic devotion of service personnel and people of the country.

He called for building more structures of lasting value for the prosperity of the country and the happiness of its people with the same spirit and mettle as were displayed in the remodeling of the stadium.

He underscored the need for all officials and working people to conduct brisk mass sporting activities to raise a hot wind of sports across the country.

He appealed to all the people to work harder full of faith in sure victory and optimism in order to bring earlier the future of a thriving country where people's dream and ideal will become a shining reality under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.

Read the original here:
Remodeling of May Day Stadium Completed

When I arrived at my friend's house, I did not yet know the trouble I'd caused. Jean and her husband, Tony, graciously squired me to the guest room, where I set my overnight bag. Then they showed me to the bathroom down the hall.

"You've done such a nice job," I said, knowing they had worked hard on renovating the three-bedroom, two-bath house they bought two years ago in South Tampa.

Little did I know how hard.

Then one of them, I can't remember which, said, "We just installed that toilet 30 minutes ago."

They shared a glance.

I cocked my head. I noted a row of sweat beads on Tony's brow.

"We had a few problems," he said.

"You didn't get a new toilet for me, did you?" I, the root of inconvenience, asked.

"No. Yes. Well," Tony said.

"We were getting it, anyway," Jean said.

Read this article:
Remodeling DIY? How to deal with poor customer service

Richmond County Local hospital ER follows Ebola protocol with sick patient Local hospital ER follows Ebola protocol with sick patient

Updated: Wednesday, October 29 2014 9:57 PM EDT2014-10-30 01:57:38 GMT

A Doctors Hospital representative tells NBC 26 they are functioning normally right now. A patient was in the hospital's ER Thursday night who was not feeling well and had recently traveled from Africa. It was determined the patient had not been in a high risk area. Even still, we're told "Ebola Protocol" was followed and the patient was screened and cleared by the CDC and the Health Department. We'll have any updates for you tonight on NBC 26 News at 11.

A Doctors Hospital representative tells NBC 26 they are functioning normally right now. A patient was in the hospital's ER Thursday night who was not feeling well and had recently traveled from Africa. It was determined the patient had not been in a high risk area. Even still, we're told "Ebola Protocol" was followed and the patient was screened and cleared by the CDC and the Health Department. We'll have any updates for you tonight on NBC 26 News at 11.

Updated: Wednesday, October 29 2014 6:49 PM EDT2014-10-29 22:49:54 GMT

A mother and father have been charged with Depravation of a Minor after their son turned up alone at a neighbor's house. On Sunday, October 26, deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Bowen Drive in reference to a child that was found unattended.

A mother and father have been charged with Depravation of a Minor after their son turned up alone at a neighbor's house. On Sunday, October 26, deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Bowen Drive in reference to a child that was found unattended.

Updated: Wednesday, April 2 2014 3:29 PM EDT2014-04-02 19:29:36 GMT

A 16-year-old girl is accused of fatally stabbing her teen best friend' in an attack spurred by nude photos of the pair together posted on social media, according to several media sources. Anel Baez,

A 16-year-old girl is accused of fatally stabbing her teen best friend' in an attack spurred by nude photos of the pair together posted on social media, according to several media sources. Anel Baez,

Link:
Partridge Inn to close for renovations

By - Associated Press - Saturday, October 25, 2014

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - The State Bond Commission has approved the sale of $10 million in hospital revenue bonds to pay for expansion and remodeling at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

State Treasurer John Kennedy told The American Press (http://bit.ly/1rqvJVg) the money will pay for work on the hospitals emergency room and an intensive care unit.

The Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association is the entity borrowing the money. The bonds will be paid off using revenue from the hospital.

Hospital CEO Larry Graham said the expansion is necessary to prepare for an expected influx of workers and their families tied to the more than $70 billion in industrial projects planned or under construction in southwest Louisiana.

We are already seeing some of the early arrivals from the growth, he said.

The public-private partnership between Memorial and W.O. Moss Regional Medical Center that was created last year is another reason the expansion is needed. Since July 2013, Graham said emergency room visits have increased by 70 percent.

We were already the busiest emergency room in town, and its gotten bigger, he said.

Graham said the project should be finished by the end of the year.

___

Originally posted here:
$10M bond sale approved for hospital

By Alexia Severson

aseverson@lcsun-news.com

@AlexiaMSeverson on Twitter

Cindy McKinney of Las Cruces and a foster parent for dogs, looks at a few puppies on Thursday during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the small breed room at the Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley. (Robin Zielinski Sun-News)

LAS CRUCES >> The sound of dogs barking could be heard as the orange ribbon spanning across the doors of the new Small Breed Room was cut during ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley, 3551 Bataan Memorial West.

The newly remodeled room, formerly known as the puppy room, is about a $200,000 project, started about three months ago to provide a clean environment for small breed dogs and to help make the dogs more accessible and presentable to visitors looking to adopt.

The new room now expands into what was once the shelter entrance and more cages have been added to allow the dogs to be seen at eye level.

"So many people call us the pound and we're not a pound," Dr. Beth Vesco-Mock, ASCMV executive director said. "We work very hard on adopting and getting animals out to the community and we want to promote pet ownership responsibility and this really helps the image (of the shelter) and it's also much better for the animals ... and it's much easier for the staff to do proper cleaning."

The former room consisted of smaller pens situated on the floor, forcing the smaller dogs to stand on their hind feet just to see out and get attention.

"It was extremely stressful, extremely hard to clean, there was no drainage in each pen and it looked horrible," Vesco-Mock said.

Go here to read the rest:
Las Cruces animal shelter unveils new small breed room

Of all the rooms in your home, your bedrooms are perhaps the most important places to achieve maximum comfort with a style that promotes relaxation and calmness. Achieving this effect with interior decorating starts at the bottom with your bedroom floor!

With its softness, warmth, and variety of colors and textures, carpeting your bedroom floor is both a practical and stylish flooring option. There are many benefits to installing bedroom carpet, such as comfort, durability, non-slick safety, and noise reduction. When selecting color and texture, bold colors and defined textures work well to draw attention to your bedroom floor. Choose a more neutral and soft option to highlight other aspects of your room, such as wall coverings or furniture. Carpet tiles bring a splash of creativity to any bedroom floor and can create a highly unique and distinctive style to your bedroom dcor.

Hardwood flooring adds elegance and style to any room, including bedrooms. A premium choice for bedrooms, hardwood floors can add value to your home without breaking the bank. Well-matched to any dcor, using hardwood flooring has many benefits, including durability and allergen reduction. For a lower cost and lower maintenance wood floor option, consider laminate flooring for your bedroom to enjoy the beauty of wood with less cost and care.

While not as popular as other bedroom flooring ideas, tile flooring adds natural beauty to a bedroom and can accentuate bedroom furniture in a striking way. Of all floor types, tile is the most durable and resistant to moisture and seasonal expansion. By mixing and matching tile colors, textures, and shapes, floor design options with tile are virtually unlimited.

If youre using hardwood flooring or tile in your bedroom, consider area rugs to provide a distinctive decorating element and minimize the echo sound effect tile and hardwood can create. Area rugs come in a variety of styles, colors, and textures to complement any dcor. For kids' bedrooms, area rugs can provide an interactive play space as well as fun decorative complements to the room's theme.

Carefully balance the budget for your bedroom floor against quality considerations to ensure your bedroom flooring selection can handle the practical needs of the room for years to come. Visit your local flooring center to evaluate all the flooring options available for your bedroom remodeling project qualified flooring experts are standing by to answer all your bedroom flooring questions.

Room Ideas Not sure where to begin? Our Room Ideas Section is organized by rooms. Simply select the room you want to decorate and browse through hundreds of room scenes.

News Want to see what's new? Our News Section will brings you up to date information on brands, products, promotions and events.

Books Our Books Section provides you in-depth customer reviews about books that contain information about . Find out what books are hot and what books are new.

Brand Info Use our Brands Section to browse different brands of . Click here to find the brand you want or be introduced to a new one.

Continued here:
Bedroom Room ideas - photos, articles, remodeling and ...

shower room remodeling in Muskogee County - muskogee directory
http://muskogeedirectory.com/muskogee-home-repair-and-remodeling Tips on choosing a home repair contractor to remodel your bathroom. Your bathroom is among one of the most vital areas in...

By: Kelvin Brown

Here is the original post:
shower room remodeling in Muskogee County - muskogee directory - Video

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida coach Will Muschamp trudged across the field and into the locker room amid a scattering of boos Saturday night.

There were still a couple "Fire Muschamp" chants in the distance, too.

Those could become reality soon, maybe in the next few days.

Marcus Murphy scored three touchdowns, including two on special teams, and Missouri embarrassed Florida 42-13.

The Tigers (5-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) scored on a kickoff return, a punt return, a fumble return and an interception return. They managed just seven first downs and 119 yards, including 20 passing, but won by essentially letting the Gators self-destruct in nearly every way imaginable.

And they did.

The Gators (3-3, 2-3) turned the ball over six times and lost at home for the second time in eight days, fueling speculation that Muschamp has coached his final game in Gainesville. The "Fire Muschamp" chants broke out in third quarter and could be heard throughout an emptying Florida Field.

"I'm really worried about this football team right now," Muschamp said when asked about his job security. "That's really what I'm worried about. I'm not getting concerned about things I don't have any control over, other than this team. I think that's the most important thing right now."

The Gators have dropped 12 of their last 19 games and trail the division-leading Bulldogs by two games with three remaining.

Follow this link:
Loss could have Florida pondering Muschamp's fate

Q: Im a taller man, and I would like to have my bathroom vanity countertop a little higher than normal for extra comfort.

Do I have to find someone to custom build my vanity base or build a platform on the floor? Any easier ideas are welcome!

A: In most cases, floor-mounted bathroom vanity bases are prebuilt to standard heights. However, if youre installing a wall-hung bathroom sink without a base cabinet, usually you can make plans to raise the sink up a few inches higher if needed.

If you prefer the full vanity base cabinet, you should be able to order one that is made to be mounted on the wall at any level.

This version has several features that a floor-mounted vanity does not, including extra foot room under the unit and a sleek-looking design. You will still have plenty of storage, and can choose from a range of vanity sink tops.

If you follow your local building codes, a wall-hung vanity can take your bathroom remodeling plans to a whole new level.

Master contractor/plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book Ed Del Grandes House Call, the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. For more information, visit eddelgrande.com.

View original post here:
Tall order needed for bathroom remodeling job