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Muskego freezes pay for school superintendent - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kohl's to close Falls distribution center - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Gates Unveils NaviGates – Drives Parts Cataloging Online - Businesswire.com
Council OKs first reading of zoning change for auto sales space - Ottumwa Courier

Muskego freezes pay for school superintendent - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Posted: 13 Oct 2009 06:06 AM PDT

Oct. 13, 2009 | An 80-year-old Mequon woman died Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa of injuries suffered in a crash last week in Ozaukee County that killed an Illinois man, authorities said.

Mary J. Parker was a passenger in her 1995 Cadillac Seville when the car and an SUV were struck by a semitrailer truck on northbound I- 43 in the Town of Belgium, according to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.

The driver of the SUV, Donald J. Sherman, 78, of Stickney, Ill., died Thursday and his wife Roberta, 75, and two others were injured in the crash.

Authorities said the driver of the semi, identified as Curtis D. Hawkins, 36, of Dexter, Mo., became distracted and struck the two vehicles, which were slowed by lane closures on northbound I- 43.

As of Tuesday, no citations or charges had been issued in connection with the crash, which was still under investigation, according to Ozaukee County Sheriff's Capt. David G. Guss.

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Kohl's to close Falls distribution center - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Posted: 13 Oct 2009 06:35 AM PDT

Oct. 13, 2009 | An 80-year-old Mequon woman died Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa of injuries suffered in a crash last week in Ozaukee County that killed an Illinois man, authorities said.

The driver of the SUV, Donald J. Sherman, 78, of Stickney, Ill., died Thursday and his wife Roberta, 75, and two others were injured in the crash.

Authorities said the driver of the semi, identified as Curtis D. Hawkins, 36, of Dexter, Mo., became distracted and struck the two vehicles, which were slowed by lane closures on northbound I- 43.

As of Tuesday, no citations or charges had been issued in connection with the crash, which was still under investigation, according to Ozaukee County Sheriff's Capt. David G. Guss.

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Gates Unveils NaviGates – Drives Parts Cataloging Online - Businesswire.com

Posted: 12 Oct 2009 07:22 PM PDT

NaviGates Provides Direct Link to Gates Entire Database of Products and Applications

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gates Corporation today unveiled NaviGates, an innovative new online parts application database that enables users to easily search Gates complete line of OE quality aftermarket parts by vehicle category, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or part description – all that is required is an Internet connection. With the widespread availability of broadband access, Gates is reshaping the way parts catalogs are being distributed and used in the automotive aftermarket industry.

"Technology improvements are enabling us to dramatically change the way we deliver catalog information. Today, there are new online applications for distributing our content that we believe are more dynamic, efficient and effective." said Lisa Henkel, Manager of Product Data Services. "We also believe that by providing real-time access to the latest parts and application information available from Gates we will continue to drive increased demand for the products we offer in the marketplace."

The next-generation NaviGates replaces Gates eCAT+ online catalog and, for the first time, provides application information for virtually any vehicle cataloged by Gates. This includes passenger cars and light trucks, medium/heavy-duty trucks, buses, refrigeration units, farm tractors, lawn and garden equipment, snowmobiles, ATV's and much more. NaviGates also gives users access to the Gates industry-leading VIN Decoder, product photos, routing diagrams, tech tips, training videos and promotional materials. The new NaviGates application can be downloaded by visiting www.gatesnavigates.com.

About Gates

Gates Corporation (www.gates.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial and automotive products, systems and components with operations in 25 countries. Gates maintains sales and marketing operations in every major industrial and automotive market, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Gulf Region. Gates is part of the Industrial & Automotive group of Tomkins plc, a global engineering group listed on both the London (TOMK) and New York (TKS) stock exchanges, and with revenue of $5.5 billion in 2008. Tomkins plc has over 33,000 employees worldwide and enjoys strong market positions and technical leadership across all of its business activities and owns some of the best-known brands in their respective markets.

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Council OKs first reading of zoning change for auto sales space - Ottumwa Courier

Posted: 08 Oct 2009 02:44 AM PDT

Published October 08, 2009 11:40 am -

Council OKs first reading of zoning change for auto sales space

BY CINDY TOOPES Courier staff writer

OTTUMWA — A new business cleared the first rezoning hurdle during the City Council meeting Tuesday.

The council unanimously approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance that would change 1402 Albia Road from C-1 (retail district single family residential) to C-2 (commercial district). The second and third readings are set for Oct. 20 and Nov. 3.

Travis Reeves of Ottumwa wants to use the land for selling motorized vehicles, including children's ATVs, scooters, mopeds and automobiles.

The .08-acre property is on the southwest corner of the intersection at Albia Road and Johnson Avenue. This parcel is 33 feet by 112 feet and has a long, single-story building with almost 1,300 square feet.

Reeves said he and his helpers talked to a lot of neighbors, going door to door along Silverwood Drive and Johnson Avenue.

In his application, Reeves included a petition with 42 signatures from residents "in favor of the rezoning request," which was filed Sept. 16. Five of those who signed live within 200 feet of Reeves' parcel.

Planning Technician Chad Carlson told the council he received no objections in the public hearing, but the property owner at 1404 Albia Road, the next lot west of the parcel, opposed the rezoning.

"[The owner at 1404] thinks the rezoning will increase their taxes," Carlson told the council Tuesday.

After the council closed the hearing, Councilman Keith Caviness said he "saw no reason [the change] shouldn't go forward."

Councilman Gordon Aistrope said he hoped the property owner who worried about more taxes would realize the development will "increase the value of his property."

On Wednesday, Carlson also said the rezoning "won't affect anyone's taxes."

The Plan and Zoning Commission heard the rezoning request Sept. 14, and their deliberations resulted in a split vote.

Commissioners Chuck Manson, Joni Winston and Tom Mitchell expressed concern about potential traffic on the corner lot, spot zoning and the residential property south of the parcel.

Carlson said Commissioners Bob Thomas, Don Krieger and David Sels voted for Reeves' request based on the high intensity of other retail uses in the area, and they said the lot size will "limit the amount of commercial activity that can occur on the property."

Cindy Toopes can be reached at (641) 683-5376 or via e-mail at cindy@ottumwacourier.com.

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