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CARE invites you to enjoy an ETHNIC DINNER, Saturday Novemeber 22 at Montville Community Center from 5-7:00 pm.
All-you-can- eat::::pierogies, stuffed cabbage, Slovak Halushki, German potato salad, pepperoni rolls, rancho beans, clam chowder, mac & cheese, elk & sausage chilli,and homemade rolls. All of this for only $10 for adults--children 6-12 $4.00 Carryouts available.
ALSO THE DRAWING FOR THE $1,000 SPENDING SPREE WILL BE HELD.
Any questions call Pat Jonath---440-636-5153
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CITIZENS ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY
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REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
MONTVILLE COMMUNITY CENTERCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Montville Community Center. The Montville Community Center is located at 9755 Madison Road, Montville, Ohio 44064, just south of US-6. Click here for a map.Everyone interested in learning more about The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project or interested in learning about or supporting CARE is invited to attend. FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, WE ARE NOW ABSOLUTELY IN THE HEART OF OUR WAR TO PRESERVE OUR COUNTYThere have been so many developments since the last meeting, you need to attend the September Regular CARE meeting. Here is a small sample of the agenda for this meeting: - THE CARE DEFENSE FUND CAMPAIGN -- KEEPING OUR WAR CHEST STRONG
- Status of OPSB Process
- CARE's ALL IMPORTANT LEGAL BRIEF
- The REPLY BRIEFS from both parties
- All public hearing transcripts are now on line
- Continued squirming by FirstEnergy over their "Confidential" documents
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CITIZENS ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY
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REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
MONTVILLE COMMUNITY CENTERCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Montville Community Center. The Montville Community Center is located at 9755 Madison Road, Montville, Ohio 44064, just south of US-6. Click here for a map.Everyone interested in learning more about The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project or interested in learning about or supporting CARE is invited to attend. FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, WE ARE NOW ABSOLUTELY IN THE HEART OF OUR WAR TO PRESERVE OUR COUNTYThere have been so many developments since the last meeting, you need to attend the September Regular CARE meeting. Here is a small sample of the agenda for this meeting: - Fundraising Requirements
- Recognition of new benefactors
- Status of OPSB Process – we are now in the thick of it.
- All direct testimony filed on September 8.
- Case status conference of September 9.
- Results of the three local public hearings.
- Preparation for the adjudicatory hearing on September 16.
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Thompson hearing transcript available
Transcript for proceedings held Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 4:38 p.m., held at the Ledgemont Elementary-Middle School, 16200 Burrows Road, Thompson, Ohio before Administrative Law Judge, Janet Stoneking, and Administrative Law Judge, Greta See. .
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ADJUDICATORY HEARING DATE CHANGEDOn August 7, 2008, the CARE legal team filed a petition to continue the adjudicatory hearing, i.e., postpone it to a later date. The legal team asked for an immediate ruling. Click here to view the entry on the case docket. The motion and memorandum in support did the job. On August 14, 2008, Judge Stoneking entered an order that continued the adjudicatory hearing until Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Click here to view the entry on the case docket. It is my understanding that the hearing is expected to last nine days, thus the complete hearing is planned to run from September 16 - 19 and September 22 - 26. According to the order, the case procedural schedule is now as follows: Case Status Conference: August 18, 2008 Local Public Hearings: August 27 & 28, 2008 Discovery Completion: August 29, 2008 File Direct Testimony: September 8, 2008 Local Public Hearing: September 10, 2008 File Staff Testimony: September 16, 2008 Adjudicatory Hearing: September 16, 2008 The adjudicatory hearing is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, 11th floor, Hearing Room F, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793. Click here for a map showing the PUCO buildingVisit CARE’s web site.
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OPSB Adjudicatory hearing rescheduled to September 16
The most recent version of the OPSB Calendar indicates that the start of the adjudicatory hearing has been rescheduled from Tuesday, September 2, 2008 to Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, 11th floor. Hearing Room F, Columbus, Ohio 43215
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COMPLETE SET OF SCANNED MAPS IS NOW ONLINEMany individuals have asked to have the color route maps published in the application available online. Here they are! Click here to visit the complete set. If the link fails, browse to http://www.huntsburg.org/firstenergy/ and follow the page index to "Maps of proposed routes in the application." The cross country route is complete and online. The Clay Street route is almost finished and will be online shortly. Check back soon. Visit CARE’s web site.
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OPSB schedules third Geauga County transmission line public hearing
COLUMBUS, OHIO (Aug. 6, 2007) – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) today scheduled an additional local public hearing to give consumers an opportunity to express their views regarding American Transmission Systems, Inc.’s (ATSI) application to construct a 138-kilovolt electric transmission line in Geauga County.
The third local public hearing is scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 at 6 p.m.
Huntsburg Town Hall, Second Floor
16534 Mayfield Road
Huntsburg, Ohio
The OPSB previously scheduled two additional local public hearings. These hearings are set for:
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.
Ledgemont Elementary – Middle School Gymnasium
16200 Burrows Road
Thompson, Ohio
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at 1:30 p.m.
Huntsburg Town Hall, Second Floor
16534 Mayfield Road
Huntsburg, Ohio
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CITIZENS ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY
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REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
MONTVILLE COMMUNITY CENTERCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Montville Community Center. The Montville Community Center is located at 9755 Madison Road, Montville, Ohio 44064, just south of US-6. Click here for a map.Everyone interested in learning more about The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project or interested in learning about or supporting CARE is invited to attend. There are so many main topics that they barely fit into one meeting: - Legal Update.
- The upcoming PUBLIC HEARINGS on August 27 and 28.
- CARE's witnesses for the ADJUDICATORY HEARING.
- The CARE Silent Auction Fundraiser.
While on the topic of fundraisers, bring your ideas and items for the CARE Silent Auction
Saturday, September 13, 2008
It's not too early to start selling tickets to this wonderful event.Also, the date of the September CARE regular meeting has been changed by one week to Thursday, September 11, 2008. The original date conflicted with the Adjudicatory Hearing in Columbus. Please spread the word to everyone you know that might be interested in learning about, supporting or joining CARE.
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SAVE THIS DATE:
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CARE CLAM BAKE FUNDRAISERCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) is planning a CLAM BAKE fundraiser for Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Montville Community Center. Click here for a map. This event is being planned by THE DIFRANCO FAMILY, creators of all previous fantastic CARE fundraising dinners. More details will be posted when they are available. Sure, there are lots of clam bakes in the fall -- but this is the one to NOT MISS. The DiFranco clam bakes are LEGENDARY, guaranteed to be the highlight of the clam bake season. Visit CARE’s web site.
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Local Public Hearing dates for The Geauga 138 kV Transmission Line Supply Project have been announced by Judge Stoneking.On Friday, July 11, 2008, Judge Janet Stoneking wrote an order with wide-spread impact on all aspects of our case. Click here to go to the case docket entry containing the orderClick here to read the full text of Judge Janet Stoneking's orderOf most immediate importance to CARE members and friends, the order fixed the dates of the following procedural milestones: Witness Identification: August 1,2008 File Staff Report: August 12, 2008 Discovery Completion: August 15,2008 Case Status Conference: August 18,2008 File Direct Testimony: August 25,2008 Local Public Hearings: August 27 - 28,2008 Adjudicatory Hearing: September 2,2008 It is most unfortunate that Judge Stoneking did not consider the date conflict between the Local Public Hearings and The Great Geauga County Fair. This year, we must forego the first day of the wonderful Fair in an effort to protect Geauga County. There will be many more Great Geauga County Fairs, but this is our one and only chance to rescue our legacy, heritage and precious green space from attack by a merciless $32.4 billion corporation and an uncaring government.Please plan to attend the Local Public hearings. There will be much more information to follow. Best Regards, Jim Galm President, CARE jgalm@caregeauga.orgwww.caregeauga.org(216) 346-0782 Visit CARE’s web site.
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CITIZENS ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY
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REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
MONTVILLE COMMUNITY CENTERCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, JULY 3, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Montville Community Center. The Montville Community Center is located at 9755 Madison Road, Montville, Ohio 44064, just south of US-6. Click here for a map.Everyone interested in learning more about The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project or interested in learning about or supporting CARE is invited to attend. The main topics will be updates on our LEGAL BATTLE, the CARE TIERED DONOR PROGRAM with the BENEFACTOR HONOR ROLL and UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS. Speaking of fundraisers, please buy your tickets now for A Night of Fine Dining
Saturday, July 12, 5 to 7:30 PM at the Montville Community Center
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW.
CLICK HERE FOR THE MENU AND POSTER.
Please HELP SELL TICKETS for this wonderful event.Please spread the word to everyone you know that might be interested in learning about, supporting or joining CARE. Visit CARE’s web site.
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Please remember that CARE has a NIGHT OF FINE DINING on Saturday July 12,2008---5-7:30p.m. at the Montville Community Center... Presale tickets ONLY!!! Please call 440-968-3917 or 440-636-5153 for tickets...
Diner Menu::
Chicken Marsala
Green Beans Almondine
Red Roasted Potatoes
Deluxe Salad
Roll & Butter
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Coffee or Soda
REMEMBER ONLY 200 tickets sold......better call before they are sold OUT!!!!
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HERSHEY MONTESSORI STUDENTS POST VIDEO ESSAY,
“PEOPLE PLACE AND POWER”
on YouTubeOver the weekend, I learned that the students at the Hershey Montessori Farm School in Huntsburg have produced a video essay titled, “People Place and Power” that presents solid facts and learned opinions on the Geauga 138 kV Transmission Line Project. The students emphasize the biological, land use, and societal impacts of the project. I don’t impress easily, but I was blown away by their essay. The students obviously understand the widespread, long term implications of the project, and express their understanding with clarity and precision. The images are visually stunning – not only is the message on target but the essay is beautiful to watch. There is no way that I can sufficiently encourage everyone to watch this video essay. It’s on YouTube right now at “People Place and Power”. Please leave your feedback on YouTube or send it directly to the students. I’m certain that they would enjoy reading your comments. You will not be disappointed by this video essay. Visit CARE’s web site.
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HEARING DATES ARE BEING SETOn Monday, June 23, 2008, a telephone status conference was held between the parties of record in the case and the administrative law judge, Janet K. Stoneking. During the conference, some key dates for hearings were established. OPSB Staff report due - August 4, 2008. Public hearings (Thompson and Huntsburg) - August 20-21, or two days during the week of August 26-28, 2008. Adjudicatory hearing - September 2-5, and September 8, 2008 onward. Judge Stoneking stated that these are the intended dates for the associated events. The public hearing dates are obviously subject to the availability of the facilities in Thompson and Huntsburg. The other dates have no specific contingencies attached. Nevertheless, an order has not been written that explicitly states that these are THE dates. When such an order is posted on the case docket, I’ll relay the information here at once. Visit CARE’s web site.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED!The long awaited entry from The Ohio Power Siting Board administrative law judge Janet K. Stoneking has been submitted, which grants FE's motion for continuance of the public and adjudicatory hearings. The entry of findings and orders has not been posted to the docket card, but a copy was faxed to CARE's legal team on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. You saw it first here! Although the entry does not specify when the hearings will be rescheduled, it is very likely that the public hearings will take place during the week of July 7, 2008, and the adjudicatory hearing will begin on July 17, 2007. These dates are based on the conference discussions referenced in the finding (3) of the entry. Visit CARE’s web site.
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The Citizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) organization will hold a spaghetti dinner Saturday evening. May 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Fire Department. The meal will consist of all-you-can-eat spaghetti, meat balls included, garlic toast, tossed salad, coffee and dessert, and is priced at $7.00 adults, $4.00 K-6th, and free for pre-school children. All proceeds will benefit CARE's opposition to the construction of a new power line through Thompson, Montville and Huntsburg Townships. For any questions feel free to call Pat at 440-636-5153. CARE has a website at www.caregeauga.org where more information is available. Visit CARE's web site. |
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SPAGETTI Dinner at Middlefield Fire Hall
May 10, 2008 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Adults $7 Kids $4--12 & under
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PAIGE HOSIER
440-286-9516 ext. 2018
GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT PARK BOARD MEETING: LOCATION CHANGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD THEIR MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, UNLESS POSTED OTHERWISE.
MAY’S BOARD MEETING LOCATION HAS CHANGED. THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE:
TUESDAY, MAY 13
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BIG CREEK PARK
9160 ROBINSON ROAD, CHARDON 44024
For more information, please contact Paige Hosier at 440-286-9516 Ext. 2018 or phosier@geaugaparkdistrict.org.
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CITIZENS ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY
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REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
MONTVILLE COMMUNITY CENTERCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, MAY 1, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Montville Community Center. The Montville Community Center is located at 9755 Madison Road, Montville, Ohio 44064, just south of US-6. Click here for a map.Everyone interested in learning more about The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project or interested in learning about or supporting CARE is invited to attend. The president's report will bring everyone up to speed on the latest development on the legal front. The featured topic for this meeting will be a summary and wrap-up of Geauga Sportsman Day, CARE's largest fundraising event to date. If you attended Geauga Sportsman Day, you know what a great event it was. If you missed it, you missed a lot of fun! Please spread the word to everyone you know that might be interested in learning about, supporting or joining CARE. Visit CARE’s web site.
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CARE Italian Spaghetti Dinners set for May 3 and 10 in Middlefield
The Citizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) organization will hold a spaghetti dinner Saturday evening. May 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Fire Department. The meal will consist of all-you-can-eat spaghetti, three meat balls included, garlic toast, tossed salad, coffee and dessert, and is priced at $7.00 adults, $4.00 K-6th, and free for pre-school children. All proceeds will benefit CARE's opposition to the construction of a new power line through Thompson, Montville and Huntsburg Townships. A second spaghetti dinner will be served the following Saturday, May 10, at the same location and time. For any questions feel free to call Pat at 440-636-5153. CARE has a website at www.caregeauga.org where more information is available. Visit CARE's web site.
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BULLETIN: CARE's attorneys file motions for OPSB site inspection, and to have adjudicatory hearing moved from Columbus to Geauga County
Two new documents have been added to case(s): 07-0171-EL-BT Link to document: http://dis.puc.state.oh.us/TiffToPDf/A1001...D17B12056G03429.pdfSummary: "...Citizens Advocating Responsible Energy ("CARE") hereby requests that the Ohio Power Siting Board, by and through the Administrative Law Judge and OPSB Staff, conduct a site inspection of: (1) the proposed project area, including the Cross Country and Clay Street Routes (identified in the Application as the Preferred and Alternate Routes, respectively); (2) State Route 11 and Mayfield Road; (3) the Rachel Modified Preferred Route, as identified in Ohio Power Siting Board in Case No. 95-0600-EL-BTX; and (4) the Pinegrove Substation in Chardon, Ohio. Link to document: http://dis.puc.state.oh.us/TiffToPDf/A1001...D17B12056E67872.pdfSummary: "...Intervener Citizens Advocating Responsible Energy ("CARE") hereby requests that the Adjudicatory Hearing currently scheduled for May 21, 2008 (subject to Applicants' Motion to Continue) in Columbus be relocated to Geauga County. (See the above links for the text of the Motions.) Visit CARE's web site.
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BULLETIN: FirstEnergy requests a continuance until June
A new document has been added to case(s): 07-0171-EL-BT Link to document: http://dis.puc.state.oh.us/TiffToPDf/A1001...D15B41630H31326.pdfSummary: "Applicants American Transmission Systems, Incorporated ("ATSI") and The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company ("CEI") hereby move for a continuance in this matter and request that the currently scheduled Public and Adjudicatory Hearings scheduled for May 12, 13, and 21,2008 be rescheduled at the earliest practical time in June 2008. A Memorandum in Support of this Motion for Continuance is attached." (See the above link for the text of the Memorandum.) Visit CARE's web site.
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CEI/RACHEL 135 kV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT APPLICATION NOW ON LINENancy Kothera and the other township trustees saved a high quality paper copy of the CEI/Rachel Transmission Line Project, case number 95-0600-EL-BTX, submitted to the OPSB on November 28, 1995. She generously loaned this document for reference. I have scanned the CEI/Rachel Transmission Line Project application and now have the complete text ON LINE. Unlike the docketing department scans, these are high resolution scans saved as OCR/text coded PDFs. They can be searched for keywords, and text may be copied and pasted. Some of the figures were too large for my scanner. As the oversize pages are scanned on a larger scanner, I will post them as well. The Part 1 through Part 7 files listed below are divided arbitrarily, to create reasonably sized files. The parts don't correspond to actual divisions in the application. Click here to link to the list of CEI/Rachel Transmission Line Project application documents. This application is extremely valuable reference material for building our case. Visit CARE’s web site.
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BULLETIN: CARE Response to first set of interrogatories is posted
A new document has been added to case(s): 07-0171-EL-BTX Link to document: http://dis.puc.state.oh.us/DocumentRecord....6-9be7-d0ac1412caa6 Summary: Responses and objections of Citizens Advocating Responsible Energy to first set of interrogatories and requests for production of documents of American Transmission Systems, Incorporated and The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company filed by J. Crocker. NOTICE: The transmission of this message may constitute service of the foregoing document upon the recipient pursuant to rules adopted by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Visit CARE's web site. |
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CITIZENS ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY
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REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
MONTVILLE COMMUNITY CENTERCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, APRIL 3, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Montville Community Center. The Montville Community Center is located at 9755 Madison Road, Montville, Ohio 44064, just south of US-6. Click here for a map.Everyone interested in learning more about The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project or interested in learning about or supporting CARE is invited to attend. The featured speakers for this meeting will be Mr. Tom Lee and Ms. Julie Crocker, members of CARE's legal team. If you would like to meet the attorneys that are building a winning case on behalf of CARE, please attend this meeting. Please spread the word to everyone you know that might be interested in learning about, supporting or joining CARE. Visit CARE’s web site.
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NOTICE TO CARE MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO GIVE TESTIMONY AT OPSB HEARINGSAs most everyone knows, the hearings have been scheduled for The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project, OPSB case 07-0171-EL-BTX. There are two types of hearings involved in this segment of the OPSB process, public hearings and an adjudicatory hearing. - The Public Hearings are intended to allow the Administrative Law Judge to hear testimony from citizens. Witnesses at the public hearings need not be affected property owners. Anyone interesting in making his or her voice heard has the right to give testimony at the public hearings.
- The Adjudicatory Hearing is the evidentiary hearing intended for the parties in the case. (CARE's motion to intervene as a party in the case was recently granted.) At the Adjudicatory Hearing, parties, through their attorneys, present exhibits, call witnesses, cross examine the witnesses of other parties and submit briefs.
CARE is preparing to present an organized set of witnesses at the hearings, giving fine-tuned, high-impact testimony. CARE is looking for volunteers to be witnesses and present testimony at the Public Hearings and at the Adjudicatory Hearing. There are two Public Hearings scheduled. The first is on Monday, May 12, 2008 beginning at 4:30 p.m., at Ledgemont Elementary-Middle School, 16200 Burrows Road, Thompson, Ohio, in the gymnasium. The second Public Hearing is the following day, Tuesday, May 13, 2008, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Huntsburg Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, Ohio, in the meeting room on the second floor. Each speaker will be limited in time to his/her presentation, probably 3-5 minutes each, and speakers will be allowed to present at only one of the hearings. At the Public Hearings, CARE will want to articulate its position and the position of its members clearly and non-repetitively. Although exact methods to coordinate the presentations have not yet been decided, it is probable that, prior to the hearings, CARE may ask those who want to make a presentation to meet with CARE’s counsel, write out and rehearse their presentation and make their presentation in an order to be pre-determined. The Adjudicatory Hearing is a formal evidentiary hearing to be held in Columbus, Ohio. It is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2008 at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, 11th floor, Hearing Room F, Columbus, Ohio. This hearing is likely to continue for at least three days, and could continue for up to five or more days. The CARE leadership, and CARE counsel will determine what witnesses will testify on behalf of CARE. Any witness selected will be required to: - Meet with CARE’s counsel,
- Help prepare his or her testimony,
- Rehearse presentation of his or her testimony,
- Be identified as a potential witnesses in CARE's forthcoming discovery responses to First Energy,
- Be available to be deposed by FirstEnergy’s legal team before the Adjudicatory Hearing,
- Travel to Columbus for the Adjudicatory Hearing, to appear on a designated day to present testimony,
- Be prepared to be cross examined by FirstEnergy’s legal team at the hearing.
This is the real thing. Our success in persuading the OPSB to require First Energy to use a pre-existing civil corridor to host its requested new transmission line depends on our ability to give cogent, persuasive, high-impact testimony at these hearings. If you are interested in making a presentation at either of the Public Hearings, or if you want to be considered to be a witness on behalf of CARE at the Adjudicatory Hearing, please contact Jim Galm, jgalm@caregeauga.org, TEL (216) 346-0782, as soon as possible to volunteer. We are now 52 days from the first Public Hearing. There is no time to waste. Visit CARE’s web site.
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OHIO POWER SITING BOARD NEWSThe Ohio Power Siting Board administrative law judge Janet K. Stoneking has submitted an entry of findings and orders associated with case 07-0171-EL-BTX, THE GEAUGA COUNTY 138KV TRANSMISSION LINE SUPPLY PROJECT on Friday, March 14, 2008, that COMPLETELY REVISES the locations, times and dates of the public hearings in the case. These revisions are critical, as they represent significant changes from both the original location announced for the public hearing, and the initially changed location for the public hearing. The entry of findings and orders of Friday, March 14, 2008, orders that: - There will be two separate public hearings.
- The first local public hearing will be held on May 12, 2008 at 4:30 p.m., at Ledgemont Elementary-Middle School, gymnasium, 16200 Burrows Road, Thompson, Ohio 44086.
- The second local public hearing will be held on May 13, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the Huntsburg Town Hall, second floor, 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046.
- The date, time and location of the adjudicatory hearing has not changed. It remains scheduled for May 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Commission, 180 East Broad Street, 11th floor, hearing room F, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Click here for an interactive map showing the Ledgemont Elementary-Middle School. Click here for an interactive map showing the Huntsburg Town Hall. Click Here for an interactive map showing the PUCO building. (The PUCO building is on the north east corner of Broad Street and N. 4th Street) By relocating the public hearings to locations within the affected communities, Judge Stoneking has demonstrated an interest in insuring that the proceeding will be fair, impartial, and will not impose travel deterrents to any citizen whishing to exercise their right to give testimony. Visit CARE’s web site.
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CITIZENS ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY
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NOTICE TO MEMBERSCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) members and other individuals having questions regarding the process or procedures associated with The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project should refrain from directly contacting the administrative law judge assigned to case 07-0171-EL-BTX, Judge Janet Stoneking. The reason for this request is that Judge Stoneking will be the impartial arbiter of various issues and, like any other judge, frowns upon "ex parte" communications where one side contacts her without the knowledge of the other. FirstEnergy has agreed not to contact Judge Stoneking without our counsel being given the chance to participate, and we should do the same. It's in everyone's best interest to be as professional as possible and to follow this procedure. CARE members with questions or concerns are welcome to send them to me, at jgalm@caregeauga.org. I will send the questions or concerns through CARE's counsel. Thanks for your help and understanding.Visit CARE’s web site.
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BULLETIN: OPSB judge changes May 12 hearing location
OPSB Administrative Law Judge Janet Stoneking, by an order posted March 7, has changed the location of the previously scheduled May 12 public hearing on the Geauga Power Line case from Chardon to West Geauga in anticipation of expected heavy attendance. Judge Stoneking's order reads, in part: "(1) By entry issued March 3, 2008, the Administrative Law Judge directed the American Transmission Systems, Incorporated, (ATSI) and The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (CEI) (collectively, the Companies) to issue public notices of the application and the hearings, in accordance with Rule 4906-5- 08, Ohio Administrative Code (O.A.C.). "(2) Subsequent to the entry, the Administrative Law Judge was advised that the location selected for the May 12, 2008 local public hearing would not accommodate the number of interested persons likely to attend. Accordingly, the location for the Monday, May 12, 2008 local public hearing has been changed to address that concern. The local public hearing in this matter will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 4:30 p.m,, at the West Geauga Middle School, Gymnasium, 8611 Cedar Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. The adjudicatory hearing will still commence on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, 11* floor. Hearing Room F, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793." Link to the complete text of the orderVisit CARE's web site.
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OHIO POWER SITING BOARD NEWSThe Ohio Power Siting Board administrative law judge Janet K. Stoneking submitted an entry of findings and orders associated with case 07-0171-EL-BTX, THE GEAUGA COUNTY 138KV TRANSMISSION LINE SUPPLY PROJECT on March 3, 2008. The orders in this entry include: - CARE's petition for intervention is granted.
- A local public hearing in this matter will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 4:30 p.m., at the Geauga County Commissioners' Office, Building 8 - Conference Room, 470 Center Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024. The adjudicatory hearing will commence on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, 11th floor, Hearing Room F, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793.
Click Here for a map showing the Geauga County Commissioners' Office.Click Here for a map showing the PUCO building. (The PUCO building is on the north east corner of Broad Street and N. 4th Street) Visit CARE’s web site.
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My e-mail address is treefarmerdan@windstream.net Thanks Dan Garey
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CITIZENS ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY
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REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008 AT 7:30 PM
MONTVILLE COMMUNITY CENTERCitizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE) will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, MARCH 6, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Montville Community Center. The Montville Community Center is located at 9755 Madison Road, Montville, Ohio 44064, just south of US-6. Click here for a map.Everyone interested in learning about The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project or interested in learning about or supporting CARE is invited to attend. IF YOU HAVE BEEN ENCOURAGED BY FIRSTENERGY TO SIGN A CONTRACT:THE FIRSTENERGY RIGHT-OF-WAY OPTION CONTRACT SEVERELY LIMITS YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. LEARN WHY FIRST ENERGY IS USING SCARE TACTICS, THREATENING TO USE "EMINENT DOMAIN" IF LAND OWNERS DO NOT NEGOTIATE. OUR STRENGTH COMES FROM WORKING TOGETHER TO FIGHT FIRSTENERGY. Please spread the word to everyone you know that might be interested in learning about, supporting or joining CARE. Visit CARE’s web site.
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I am considering a trip to Columbus, OH, to attend the Ohio Power Siting Board meeting on Monday, March 3, 2008, at 3:30 PM. The meeting will be held at 180 East Broad Street, 11th Floor, Room E, Columbus, OH. As reported in message /m128, the agenda for the meeting does not include The Geauga County -138kV Transmission Line Supply Project. However, I believe that it is worth the trip to see the people and observe an OPSB meeting in progress. This will help with preparations for CARE’s turn on the agenda. If anyone else is interested in attending this meeting, please let me know, at jgalm@caregeauga.org. Visit CARE's web site.
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Media Coverage Update - 18
The News-Herald, February 23, 2008
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CARE pancake breakfast set for March 16
A pancake breakfast will be served Sunday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hershey Montessori School Huntsburg Campus, 11530 Madison Road, Huntsburg. The proceeds will help feed CARE's treasury. Visit CARE's web site.
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REPORT FROM FARM BUREAU MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2008.The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation held a meeting on Friday, February 15, 2008 in Middlefield, OH. The main agenda item was a presentation and debate by Ohio State Senator Tim Grendell and Ohio Representative Matt Dolan regarding the The Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. It was also possible that The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project would be on the meeting agenda. There was a significant contingent of CARE members, CARE committee members, and all four CARE officers in attendance. We learned a great deal about The Great Lakes Water Resources Compact from Senator Grendell and Representative Dolan. The spirited debate highlighted the importance of understanding and probing the details of complicated contracts such as The Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. With respect to The Geauga County - 138kV Transmission Line Supply Project, the meeting was not productive. Many attendees, including Representative Dolan, left before the transmission line project was brought before the assembly. Senator Grendell gave a short update, and voiced his frustration with the lack of progress on the part of the Ohio Power Siting Board in initiating the next phase of the application review process.
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Media Coverage Update - 17
The Geauga Maple Leaf, February 14, 2008
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