Mayor denies ALDI rumours - Daily Liberal

Mayor denies ALDI rumours - Daily Liberal

ALDI’s business model, not Dubbo City Council, is preventing the supermarket’s expansion to Dubbo, maintains the city’s mayor.

Councillor Mathew Dickerson’s comments come after a Facebook page titled Bring Aldi To Dubbo published several rumours about why the German discount supermarket chain had yet to open a store in Dubbo, despite stores popping up in Mudgee, Bathurst, Young, Orange and one set to open in Parkes.

Several Facebook users who contributed to the page placed the blame squarely on Dubbo City Council.

When contacted by the Daily Liberal, Cr Dickerson said he had already tried to set the record straight on the Facebook page but it appeared his comments had been removed shortly after they were posted.

“I posted that I personally spoke with an ALDI representative on May 1, 2012 and was told by ALDI that council had not stifled ALDI progressing into Dubbo. The company said it was well aware of the potential that Dubbo offered.”

Cr Dickerson said he “got straight from the horse’s mouth” a reiteration from ALDI that its current business model was what was hindering its expansion to Dubbo, not council.

“ALDI owns all of its own trucks and logistics, and their model is such that drivers travel out and back in a single day,” he said.

“The additional distance of Dubbo from Sydney (790-kilometre round trip) as compared with a 530-kilometre round trip to Mudgee and a 708-kilometre round trip to Parkes does not work from a logistics perspective. Dubbo is ‘just over the edge’. At any rate, fatigue laws won’t let them do it.

“ALDI told me they are constantly reviewing their processes so it is not ‘no’ to Dubbo forever but it is until they modify their logistics model.

“I would love ALDI to come to Dubbo. We have said to them, ‘what can we do, legally, to help you come into Dubbo?’ They told us Dubbo hasn’t been struck off the map, but there’s nothing we can do at the moment except keep in constant communication with them in case anything changes.”

Cr Dickerson said he had also posted on the Facebook page a link to council minutes that proved he did not vote against Harris Farm moving to Dubbo, in response to an allegation made by the page’s administrator that he had done so. The mayor said that post had also disappeared.

Source: www.dailyliberal.com.au

Sussex County facing 'dramatic shortage' of physicians - Delaware Wave

MILLSBORO -- Marya Grier moved to Millsboro from New Jersey in November, and one of her top priorities was to find a primary care physician.

Although Grier, 70 and on Medicare, is on medication and needs to be monitored by a doctor regularly, she's been struggling to find care. One doctor cut back on his practice and another said it would be a six-month wait for an appointment.

For now, she's continuing to make the three-hour trek to see her doctor in New Jersey.

"It's kind of upsetting in a way," she said. "I'm certainly not in any dire straits, but if I had any issues with the medication, who would I go to? My only option is to go to Jersey, but that's a day trip and that's expensive."

Sussex County is considered a medically underserved area by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

According to the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's County Health Rankings, Sussex County has 157 primary care physicians and a population to primary care physician ratio of 1,208-to-1. The same figure in New Castle County is 806-to-1, while the national benchmark that has been set is at 631-to-1.

"In a perfect world, we would have at least one doctor to every 630 patients," said Megan Williams, director of Population Health at Beebe Medical Center. "The idea there is that if we had a provider for every 630 patients, (the provider) would have ample time, knowledge and resources to provide robust primary care for their patients."

Williams said one reason the county has "a pretty dramatic shortage of primary care providers in the area" is its rural setting.

"We don't necessarily have medical education or a medical school here in Delaware, or certainly close to Sussex County," she said. "By virtue of that, we don't have folks who are doing a lot of their training and education here. Right out of the gate, that puts us at a disadvantage."

Kelly Griffin, director of marketing and communications at Beebe, said the wait for a someone who uses the center's physician referral line to seek primary care is usually two to three months. More than 200 local physicians who are affiliated with Beebe and deal with family practice and internal medicine are on the list.

"Often we can help, but it depends on whether they want to travel a little bit further," she said.

Beebe actively recruits for additional primary care physicians. Marilyn Hill, director of physician services, said there are fewer people who aspire for physician positions, for a number of reasons, including the high costs to get to that point.

"It's difficult to entice people to go into it," she said. "It's very expensive to go through medical school, residency and fellowship training. You have to have a passion for it and want to do it for the right reasons."

Hill said when she recruits, she tries to promote the workplace community and the local community and focuses on the positives.

Grier said she believes the wait is so long because many local doctors are retiring and no one is taking their place.

Sussex County Administrator Todd Lawson said while there are no marketing plans at this time to bring more physicians into Sussex County, discussions with Beebe and Nanticoke Health Services have taken place with that in mind.

"We all recognize the fact that health care and our health care industry locally is being stretched right now with our population shifts, so we need to plan for that," he said.

Lawson said despite having the beach and the infrastructure, as well as being two hours away from three metropolitan areas, the county is having issues attracting the talent.

"Getting those young professionals in here is a challenge," he said. "We've had many discussions on how to combat that. I don't have an answer that we have a plan in place, but we recognize the issue."

As for Grier, she is still undecided about what she will do.

"I'm sort of hanging on the edge as to what I'm going to do next," she said.

On Twitter @JonBleiweis

Source: www.delmarvanow.com

Sussex Police count the cost of a weekend of protests in Brighton and Hove - The Argus.co.uk

Sussex Police count the cost of a weekend of protests in Brighton and Hove

2:30pm Tuesday 5th June 2012 in News By Ben Parsons, Crime Reporter

Police are counting the cost of one of their biggest ever weekends.

An operation to escort a march by anti-arms protesters yesterday (June 4) followed what was believed to be the single biggest deployment of officers in recent memory on Saturday, June 2.

Sussex Police refused to be drawn on exact figures but the bill for similar events in the past indicate the costs of the two operations could easily reach half a million pounds.

About 100 officers were sent onto the street, yesterday to police a Smash EDO demonstration in Brighton while more were held in reserve.

Officers from Hampshire and Surrey were brought to the city to support the operation, as well as police horses supplied from outside Sussex.

On Saturday officers from forces as far away as Warwickshire were brought to Brighton in case of large-scale trouble.

Very often police resources deter people from doing things. I’m not saying that’s the case here – we don’t know what we’ve deterred

Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett

Police had feared hundreds of supporters of the far-right English Defence League would come to the city and clash with anti-fascist protesters.

An anti-Jubilee street party by Brighton Uncut also raised the prospect of difficulties, following lengthy stand-offs at previous events which involved the invasion of shops.

Split groups

In the end officers said about 100 nationalists were out and about in Brighton and Hove.

They did not form a single group, but about 70 anti-fascist activists challenged them on the streets.

A total of 18 people were arrested. A group of about 30 were eventually escorted to Brighton Station to leave the city.

Sussex Police said it stood down some officers on both days when it became clear there were fewer people to deal with than they had planned for.

On Saturday onlookers, Unite Against Fascism and nationalists alike criticised the police for putting so many officers on the street.

Senior officers said they did not know the total cost of the demonstrations yesterday.

Costly operation

The force denied claims that 800 officers were involved on Saturday but said the operation was likely to have been the biggest in recent memory.

In 2010 putting 200 officers on the street because of a Brighton Uncut protest at Top Shop was said have cost the force a “six figure” sum.

A Smash EDO march on May Day 2009, which included officers being sent in support from forces elsewhere in the country, cost £560,000 once Bank Holiday overtime payments were claimed.

Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett praised event organisers and protesters for working with police.

He said: “We have had an incredibly busy weekend.

“That has meant there has been very little disruption in the city.

“The resources for big events are based on very careful threat assessments and understanding of what’s required to keep people safe.

“Very often police resources deter people from doing things. I’m not saying that’s the case here – we don’t know what we’ve deterred.

“What was anticipated was needed was what was put out on both days.

“As soon as that assessment changed resources were stood down and people went off duty when they were no longer needed.”

Comments(25)

HOVEPARKRESIDENT says...
2:40pm Tue 5 Jun 12

It's nice to know my council tax is being spent so wisely. HOVEPARKRESIDENT

emma barnes says...
3:33pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Sussex Police ‏@sussex_police @brightonargus @SussexCrime Your report on costs is unfair and likely to be inaccurate. We did not 'refuse to be drawn' on costs but did say we'd be happy to share them for public scrutiny later in week when they're fully collated and accurate. emma barnes

pwlr1966 says...
3:49pm Tue 5 Jun 12

sussex police count the cost!!!, what about every law abiding tax payer in Brighton & Hove. Ban these wasteful & pointless marches pwlr1966

billy goat-gruff says...
4:46pm Tue 5 Jun 12

I was in the town centre on Saturday - I saw plenty of police, including about six horses, but not a single demonstrator… I'm sure the police love a day out like this with plenty of overtime at the end of it! Complete over-reaction! billy goat-gruff

voiceofthescoombe says...
4:52pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Unfortunatly smash edo dont talk to the police about there plans because that would be giving into facism. uk Uncut very similar. Dont even think casuals united have an offical spokesman. muslamic rayguns taking back england wahhh. Isnt really helpful in planning the police response. Police dont put boots on the street and it kicks off they get the blame. Spend the cash and nothing happens they over reacted. voiceofthescoombe

roadkillchicken says...
5:16pm Tue 5 Jun 12

This comes from a reporter who never has anything positive to say about the police. The police are dammed if they do and dammed if they don't. roadkillchicken

Alan G Skinner says...
5:33pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Every other Government Department has been forced to cut costs to the obvious detrement in quality in the service provided the Police should be no different. It is scandalous the Officers are being paid overtime, they should'nt be. They should introduce a system whereby the Force buy hours from the officers and when they are required to do "overtime", they have to do it. Equally on very quiet days, officers should sent home early when they are not busy or not required so the force can bank those hours and make officers work when required. Personally i think Police should be treated better, but I think all our public servants should be treated better and the Police must be treated the same as everyone else. No overtime for Police. Alan G Skinner

rolivan says...
5:44pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Maybe the protesters were too tired after their night out at the Amex rolivan

Alan G Skinner says...
5:48pm Tue 5 Jun 12

"Very often police resources deter people from doing things. I’m not saying that’s the case here – we don’t know what we’ve deterred" Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett. "Very often police resources encourage people to do things", it gives would be aggressors someone to fight. I wonder what would have happened if no Police had turned up. Probably nothing. If a tree falls in the forest but there is nobody to here it, does it make a noise? Eighteen arrested, if there had been no Police on the steets, there would have been no arrests. Arresting people who will not get custodial sentances is a waste of time and not in the public interest. Alan G Skinner

Busterblister says...
6:00pm Tue 5 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]Alan G Skinner[/bold] wrote: Every other Government Department has been forced to cut costs to the obvious detrement in quality in the service provided the Police should be no different. It is scandalous the Officers are being paid overtime, they should'nt be. They should introduce a system whereby the Force buy hours from the officers and when they are required to do "overtime", they have to do it. Equally on very quiet days, officers should sent home early when they are not busy or not required so the force can bank those hours and make officers work when required. Personally i think Police should be treated better, but I think all our public servants should be treated better and the Police must be treated the same as everyone else. No overtime for Police.[/p][/quote]Are you being serious? Busterblister

Busterblister says...
6:01pm Tue 5 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]Alan G Skinner[/bold] wrote: "Very often police resources deter people from doing things. I’m not saying that’s the case here – we don’t know what we’ve deterred" Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett. "Very often police resources encourage people to do things", it gives would be aggressors someone to fight. I wonder what would have happened if no Police had turned up. Probably nothing. If a tree falls in the forest but there is nobody to here it, does it make a noise? Eighteen arrested, if there had been no Police on the steets, there would have been no arrests. Arresting people who will not get custodial sentances is a waste of time and not in the public interest.[/p][/quote]I think you're right. The same principle applies to nuclear weapons - we spend all that money on them and we never use them. So why bother in the first place? Busterblister

D360 says...
6:27pm Tue 5 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]Alan G Skinner[/bold] wrote: Every other Government Department has been forced to cut costs to the obvious detrement in quality in the service provided the Police should be no different. It is scandalous the Officers are being paid overtime, they should'nt be. They should introduce a system whereby the Force buy hours from the officers and when they are required to do "overtime", they have to do it. Equally on very quiet days, officers should sent home early when they are not busy or not required so the force can bank those hours and make officers work when required. Personally i think Police should be treated better, but I think all our public servants should be treated better and the Police must be treated the same as everyone else. No overtime for Police.[/p][/quote]No overtime? So you did read earlier in the week that the police were being brought in on their days of to babysit all the idiots this weekend? Maybe they should do it for free? Get some perspective or pipe down. Smash EDO, UAF have caused chaos in the past, of course a large presence is needed and this will continue as long as protesting in Brighton is the fashionable thing to do D360

Joe Average says...
6:28pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Yeah Burst a blister we should use them. Joe Average

D360 says...
6:29pm Tue 5 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]Alan G Skinner[/bold] wrote: "Very often police resources deter people from doing things. I’m not saying that’s the case here – we don’t know what we’ve deterred" Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett. "Very often police resources encourage people to do things", it gives would be aggressors someone to fight. I wonder what would have happened if no Police had turned up. Probably nothing. If a tree falls in the forest but there is nobody to here it, does it make a noise? Eighteen arrested, if there had been no Police on the steets, there would have been no arrests. Arresting people who will not get custodial sentances is a waste of time and not in the public interest.[/p][/quote]I take it you don't live in Brighton and weren't here for march for England and the previous smash EDO "smash up the city" so-called protests D360

Joe Average says...
6:29pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Yeah Burst a blister we should use them. Joe Average

Joe Average says...
6:41pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Apols for the duplication. Joe Average

Joe Average says...
6:45pm Tue 5 Jun 12

"Very often police resources deter people from doing things. I’m not saying that’s the case here – we don’t know what we’ve deterred Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett" Isn't that a bit like " As we know, There are known knowns. There are things we know we know. We also know There are known unknowns. That is to say We know there are some things We do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns, The ones we don't know We don't know". Donald Rumsfeld Joe Average

mimseycal says...
6:50pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Charge the protesters ... give them the bill for all the overtime their little jollies occasion. Simple really. mimseycal

mimseycal says...
6:53pm Tue 5 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]emma barnes[/bold] wrote: Sussex Police ‏@sussex_police @brightonargus @SussexCrime Your report on costs is unfair and likely to be inaccurate. We did not 'refuse to be drawn' on costs but did say we'd be happy to share them for public scrutiny later in week when they're fully collated and accurate.[/p][/quote]I think most reasonable readers are aware of that Emma Barnes. It is just that stating in the article that the police will let the public know how much it all cost when the sums have been calculated doesn't make for sensationalist journalism ;) mimseycal

Tttoommy says...
6:55pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Why don't the Police "service" do something rather than stand by until it goes "too far" - turn the water cannon on them or tear gas them just like france, holland, germany, greece etc etc Tttoommy

D360 says...
7:13pm Tue 5 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]Tttoommy[/bold] wrote: Why don't the Police "service" do something rather than stand by until it goes "too far" - turn the water cannon on them or tear gas them just like france, holland, germany, greece etc etc[/p][/quote]perhaps because it didn't kick off at the weekend and there would have been no need to?! D360

Alan G Skinner says...
7:32pm Tue 5 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]D360[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Alan G Skinner[/bold] wrote: "Very often police resources deter people from doing things. I’m not saying that’s the case here – we don’t know what we’ve deterred" Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett. "Very often police resources encourage people to do things", it gives would be aggressors someone to fight. I wonder what would have happened if no Police had turned up. Probably nothing. If a tree falls in the forest but there is nobody to here it, does it make a noise? Eighteen arrested, if there had been no Police on the steets, there would have been no arrests. Arresting people who will not get custodial sentances is a waste of time and not in the public interest.[/p][/quote]I take it you don't live in Brighton and weren't here for march for England and the previous smash EDO "smash up the city" so-called protests[/p][/quote]Actually, unlike most "Brightonians" ie from everywhere apart from Brighton, I have lived in Brighton since 1980, the year of my birth. Alan G Skinner

Robbadob says...
10:49pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Pubs were told to hire security for the day and ask tourists if they were EDL, all the protests mentioned cooperated with the police. The article is misleading in that the majority of the costs were not the result of any protesting but the visit of between fifty and one hundred far right intent on revenge after the March for England. Robbadob

Metro Reader says...
11:18pm Tue 5 Jun 12

[quote][p][bold]Alan G Skinner[/bold] wrote: Every other Government Department has been forced to cut costs to the obvious detrement in quality in the service provided the Police should be no different. It is scandalous the Officers are being paid overtime, they should'nt be. They should introduce a system whereby the Force buy hours from the officers and when they are required to do "overtime", they have to do it. Equally on very quiet days, officers should sent home early when they are not busy or not required so the force can bank those hours and make officers work when required. Personally i think Police should be treated better, but I think all our public servants should be treated better and the Police must be treated the same as everyone else. No overtime for Police.[/p][/quote]U are so out of touch it's pathetic. The police men and women on the street are actually human and have a life outside work, just like everyone else. Don't attack the bobby on the street they like other public sector workers are not paid massive amounts. Would u work split shifts? Don't think so. Police are damned either way. Metro Reader

NickBrt says...
11:18pm Tue 5 Jun 12

Never mind, we taxpayers will foot the bill, unlike those who voted for the councillors and mp who welcome protesters with open arms whilst doing all they can to make the lives of those who pay to upkeep the city a complete misery. NickBrt

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