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Posted: Jul 15, 2010 9:07 PM

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More than 100 researchers, politicians, and business owners from across the Midwest discussed the potentials for broad application of renewable energies. It was the fifth annual conference of Advancing Renewables in Midwest. Much of the discussion was about tax incentives for individuals and business that

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install renewable energy appliances. Stephen Owen, who works for the Energy Savings Store, comes to the conference almost every year. The Energy Savings Store is a energy facility provider that has served Missouri, Illinois and some other states for eight years. Owen regards the event as a great opportunity to showcase his company's latest progress in technology and projects. He said that renewable energy industry had

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been doing really well since 2009, thanks to the legislative incentives. "Well. several things have changed since last year," he said. "Since last year, the cap on the tax credit for renewable energy was lifted, and that really set a backbone for the industry. The PV market also has shifted to the United States. The new trend not only brings vitality to solar farms, but also helps consumers to achieve energy efficiency." Owen was not the only one who aware of the prosperity of the industry. Eric Swillinger, Vice President of Business Operations for StraightUp SOLAR, is participating in an installation project ongoing in Columbia. "Usually people do not think Missouri has enough sunlight, which is totally wrong. The conference is good because it lets people know more about renewable energies. It gets the whole state of Missouri involved in advancing renewables." Swillinger said. Mark Templeton, Director for Missouri Department of Natural Resources, delivered a keynote speech at the conference. He was confident about the future of renewable energies in Missouri. "The good thing is that we got great ideas shared with people across the country. They benefit City of Columbia and is good for all of us," Templeton said.

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Homeowners Complain About Zoning Violations

Posted: Jul 8, 2010 11:05 PM

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MU Student Bering Bush and his two roommates live in a big house with six bedrooms on the corner of South Providence Road and Bernam Avenue. The front door is worn down and the fence is broken. Homeowners in the Grasslands neigborhood don't like them there. They charge zoning violations. Three of the six students who shared the house was forced out by the city and paid 150 dollars in fines. "That is really unfair," Busch said. "It just made our neighbors think bad of us while we did not know anything about the zoning code until very recent. And it

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was too late." With three students ousted, the three remaining renters had to cover all the rent of $1,900. Columbia zoning regulations for the Grasslands neighborhood order that not more than three persons unrelated by blood or marriage may live together in one single residential unit. Brenda Canaday is the building inspector and she has been busy with investigation of possible violations. "Zoning violation is a common issue, especially in rental properties," Canaday said. "Houses on South Providence Road are particularly attractive to university students. Those houses are in the R1 district so no more than three unrelated people may live in one house, even if there are six bedrooms."

The Office of Neighborhood Services has complaint from homeowners in the Grasslands, East Campus and Rothwell Heights. The homeowners urged the city to act against zoning violations "Though there have been only a handful of the situations, we hope the city can enforce the code effectively so that we can protect the well-being of our neighborhood," said John Ott, president of the Grasslands Neighborhood Association. "I believe it is an issue that not only effects our neighborhood, it also bothers people in other areas." Ott says he frequently clears the trash on the patch of ground he owns right beside the rental house. "Zoning violation caused a number of problems," said Leigh Britt, manager of Neighborhood Services. "If there are more than three or four unrelated people many people living in one residential unit, there will be a lot of traffic, a lot of trash and noise. It may also result in some safety issues." According to the office, many people are still vague about the city's zoning code. "The good side of the story is that it is a process to educate people, rather than only prosecuting. We are happy to see that they learn about the rules and they voluntarily comply with it afterwards," Britt said. For more information about the city's zoning code, you may visit our Links and Numbers section.
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Posted: Jul 7, 2010 12:06 PM

About ten people were waiting in line Monday before Tweet 0 farmer Ronda Thiessen began to sell the fresh peaches Recommend 0 from her own farm. A few more shoppers were gathering in front of a vendor to buy tomatoes. The Rating: 0.0 (0 votes) prosperity of the Columbia Farmers Market has excited many mid-Missouri farmers, who come to sell the produce from their farms. In the last few years, the farmers markets in Columbia have grown into must-go spots for many grocery buyers where they may choose from a variety of products ranging from baked goods and farm-raised beef to honey and garden plants. Columbia Farmers Market is one of many farmers markets that are thriving across the state. According to a recent study, the number of Missouri farmers markets has doubled in the past decade, from about 70 in 1999 to more than 140 in 2009. That growth can be easily observed in Columbia, which has witnessed its farmers markets expand to a few locations, including a new monthly farmers market on the MU campus. This summer, the Columbia Farmers Market opened a new location beside the Forum Christian Church in order to meet the needs of shoppers. More farmers have found it a wise approach to market directly to their communities, and that keeps the money from those sales in their communities. Local farmers will, in turn, spend their revenue where it will stimulate other local businesses. Vera Gelder is one of those vendors. Running Walk-About Acres, a small diversified farm, local farmers come to the fair each week to sell honey and other farm-raised produce. "For every dollar spent, they give at least three times back to the community by (spending) over and over. It is helpful to our local economy," Gelder said.

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Mural Demonstrates Efforts to Combat Substance Abuse

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Many people who recently visited Phoenix Programs were inspired by a new tile mural. The gift from MU's Art Department featured 74 stylized portraits of art students and four profound statements from the clients in recovery. The multiple colors represent the hope in the heart of each person and diversity in the community. Ashley Drissell, the artist who created the artwork, hoped to compile messages which were universal truths that spoke not only for MU students, but for all people in the community. "It is humanity that ties us together. As human beings, we are not all that different. My students have discovered that all the dreams they have are not that different from the dreams of people who are struggling with substance abuse," Drissell said.

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The mural came from the hard work and creativity of 16 MU students, and the active participation of about 50 clients of Phoenix Programs. "It was a great time to see the mural finished. It was a powerful experience," said art student Abbey Trescott. "We were easily trapped in the magic bubble of Mizzou, and now we know that there are many other people in the greater community who are in need of our help," Trescott said. With the mural, Drissell said she told people that we are all living, breathing and emotive human
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beings who need love, compassion and peace. Some see that as a good start to address the issue of substance abuse, by giving care to our community members who are struggling with substance addiction.

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