October 16, 2008
No. 37
STATE OF
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160th
Session of the
Legislative
SENATE
CALENDAR
MEETINGS AND
NOTICES
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
Cancelled Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
OSTEOPOROSIS ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 126-I:3)
9:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS SERVICING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH A FOCUS ON PRIMARY CARE (HB 1615, Chapter 367:3, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
10:00 a.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES (RSA 100-C:11,I)
1:00 p.m. NH Retirement System Regular Meeting
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE CREATION OF AN ANIMAL CARE WORKER CLASSIFICATION (SB 318, Chapter 194:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Coos
Extension Office
629A
COMMISSION TO STUDY PHARMACEUTICAL COSTS AND THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM (HB 148, Chapter 245:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (SB 539, Chapter 173:13,I, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON WORK AND FAMILY (HB 306, Chapter 373:2, Laws of 2007)
1:15 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN
5:00 p.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE NEED FOR A UNIFORM AND TRANSPARENT DEFINITION OF THE TERM "COMMUNITY BENEFIT" AS THAT TERM IS APPLIED TO AND USED BY NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THIS STATE (SB 426, Chapter 127:1, Laws of 2008)
9:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON FISCAL CAPACITY, TRANSITION AID, AND DISECONOMIES OF SCALE (SB 539, Chapter 173:14,I, Laws of 2008)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Public Hearing followed by a
Regular Meeting
LEGISLATOR ORIENTATION (RSA 17-C:2)
9:00 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
9:00 a.m. Office of Wadleigh, Starr and Peters Penalties Subcommittee
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-I:2)
10:00 a.m. Room 202, LOB Regular Meeting
CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (RSA 17-J:2)
Cancelled Room 201, LOB Regular Business
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
11:00 a.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY FUNDING OF SCHOOL BUILDING AID (SB 321, Chapter 296:7, Laws of 2008)
11:30 a.m. NH Department of Education Regular Meeting
State Board Room, First Floor
101 Pleasant Street
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)
1:00 p.m. New Hampshire Department of Low Income Housing Subcommittee
Revenue Administration Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY APPOINTING OR CONTRACTING WITH A FLEET MANAGER FOR STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES (HB 1412, Chapter 218:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AUTHORIZING, AND THE DEPLETION SCHEDULES FOR, FUTURE COLAS TO BE ISSUED AT DIFFERENT RATES TO OR WITHIN EACH SUBGROUP WITHIN THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT (HB 1645, Chapter 300:21, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Rooms 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)
Cancelled Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES (RSA 100-C:11,I)
1:00 p.m. NH Retirement System Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SENTENCING, INCARCERATION, AND RECIDIVISM OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM’S COST EFFECTIVENESS (SB 484, Chapter 376:1, Laws of 2008)
Cancelled Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO EXAMINE
4:00 p.m. Room
207, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
6:00 p.m.
FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business
9:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Audits
State
of
Department of Regional
Community-Technical Colleges
Financial and Compliance
Audit Report
For the Fiscal Year ended
June 30, 2007
COMMISSION TO STUDY
ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM (HB 1299, Chapter 284:2, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
STRATEGIC CAPITAL PLAN COMMITTEE (RSA 21-H:14-a)
2:00 p.m. Room 204, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO EXAMINE DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (HB 1311, Chapter 256:10, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 202, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
MAKING CHANGES TO THE
10:00 a.m. Room 103, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE OR PROVIDE HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE IN THE EVENT OF THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO RSA 4:45 OR A PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY INCIDENT AS DEFINED IN RSA 508:17-a, II (c) (SB 512, Chapter 271:9, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRUANCY LAWS (HB 1161, Chapter 241:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Final Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY OPTIONS FOR AND EFFECTIVENESS OF IN-HOME INTERVENTION AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN CHARGED WITH A CRIME OR DESIGNATED AS IN NEED OF SERVICES BY THE JUVENILE COURT (SB 483, Chapter 235:1, Laws of 2008)
11:00 a.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIODIESEL FUEL IN
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Transportation Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Department of Health & Regular Meeting
Human Services
COMMISSION TO STUDY
3:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
6:00 p.m.
629B
COMMISSION TO STUDY
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION LAWS, POLICIES, AND STANDARDS IN
9:30 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 308, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE FEASIBILITY OF TIDAL POWER GENERATION UNDER THE LITTLE BAY AND GENERAL SULLIVAN
BRIDGES, IN
1:00 p.m. NH DES Field Office Regular Meeting
Pease International Tradeport
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)
9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
SUFFERED BY
10:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Regular Meeting
STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE STANDARD WELLNESS PLAN FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS (RSA 420-G:4-b,III)
2:00 p.m. NH Insurance Department Regular Meeting
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (RSA 282-A:128)
9:00 a.m. NH Employment Security Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE NEED FOR A UNIFORM AND TRANSPARENT DEFINITION OF THE TERM "COMMUNITY BENEFIT" AS THAT TERM IS APPLIED TO AND USED BY NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE STATE (SB 426, Chapter 127:1, Laws of 2008)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
MAKING CHANGES TO THE
10:00 a.m. Room 103, LOB Subcommittee Meeting
STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SB 194, Chapter 122:1, Laws of 2007)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
TASK FORCE ON HOMELESS TEENAGERS (HB 537, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 206, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING ISSUES (HB 54, Chapter 273:1, Laws of 2007)
1:00 p.m. NH Automobile Regular Meeting
Dealers Association
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR PLACEMENT OF A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY (HB 765, Chapter 276:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE SENTENCING, INCARCERATION, AND RECIDIVISM OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM’S COST EFFECTIVENESS (SB 484, Chapter 376:1, Laws of 2008)
2:00 p.m. Room
100, SH Regular
Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF LEASING STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE ON THE SHORES OF PUBLIC WATERS (HB 710, Chapter 254:1, Laws of 2007)
3:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
6:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
139 Stage Road
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE CURRENT METHODS OF FUNDING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PROGRAMS IN
2:00 p.m. Room 303, LOB Regular Meeting
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT (RSA 12-J:1)
9:30 a.m. Room 305-307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
SUFFERED BY
10:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY (HB 1422, Chapter 219:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
NH COLLEGE TUITION SAVINGS PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (RSA 195-H:2)
10:00 a.m.
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO STORMWATER (HB 1295, Chapter 71:1, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (RSA 186-C:3-b)
4:00 p.m. NH Department of Education Regular Meeting
Londergan Hall, Room 15
101 Pleasant Street
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
9:00 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Public Forum
Administration
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Continued Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO THE DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL SHARPS IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE (HB 1502, Chapter 259:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
CURRENT USE BOARD (RSA 79-A:3)
1:00 p.m. NH Department of Revenue Regular Meeting
Administration
Training Room
COMMISSION TO PROPOSE A RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUNDING MODEL (HB 1645, Chapter 300:13, Laws of 2008)
2:00 p.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT FOR PEOPLE IN
2:00 p.m. Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
CITIZENS TRADE POLICY COMMISSION (RSA 19-L:1)
9:00 a.m. Room 307,LOB Regular Meeting
BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)
1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (SB 539, Chapter 173:13, I, Laws of 2008)
1:00 p.m. Room 103, SH Public Hearing
2:30 p.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (RSA 651-E)
1:30 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATIVE TO GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS (SB 155, Chapter 305:1, Laws of 2003)
10:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON FISCAL CAPACITY, TRANSITION AID, AND DISECONOMIES OF SCALE (SB 539, Chapter 173:14, I, Laws of 2008)
9:00 a.m. Room 103, SH Regular Meeting
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WAITLIST FUND ALLOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (RSA 171-A:1-c)
1:00 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a) & EQUALIZATION STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-c)
3:30 p.m. LGC/NHMA Conference Public Forum
Radisson Hotel, Armory Room
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)
Cancelled Room 307, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE SCOPE OF
10:00 a.m. Room 204, LOB Regular Meeting
RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (RSA 91-A:11)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) (HB 1461, Chapter 247:1, Laws 2006)
Cancelled Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting
GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)
1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting
1:30 p.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OFFENDERS (RSA 21-H:14-c)
9:00 a.m. Room 100, SH Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY
THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
SUFFERED BY
10:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Regular Meeting
WELLNESS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION COUNCIL (RSA 126-M:3)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION ON MOTOR VEHICLE FINES (RSA 262:45)
2:00 p.m. Room 203, LOB Regular Meeting
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)
9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308, LOB Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL (HB 491, Chapter 250:2, Laws of 2007)
2:00 p.m. Department of Health & Regular Meeting
Human Services
COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS SERVICING NEW HAMPSHIRE'S RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS WITH A FOCUS ON PRIMARY CARE (HB 1615, Chapter 367:3, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 205, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (HB 794, Chapter 55:1, Laws of 2008)
10:30 a.m. Room 104, LOB Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSMISSION CAPACITY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY (SB 383, Chapter 348:2, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Public Utilities Commission Regular Meeting
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE (HB 1584, Chapter 33:1, Laws of 2008)
10:00 a.m. Room 304, LOB Regular Meeting
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008
The UNH Masters in Public Health Program invites Senators to attend “Successful Collaborations in Public Health: The Work of NH Local Health Officials Standards and Workforce Competencies Advisory Committee to Establish a Voluntary Credentialing System for New Hampshire’s Local Health Officers,” featuring Kevin Flanagan, MPH, Health Management Representative, NH Local Government Center.
This important session will be held Tuesday, October 21st,
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the
Attendees will learn about recommendations to establish a
voluntary credentialing system for
Senator Iris W. Estabrook
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008
Legislators are invited to attend the first New Hampshire
Legislative and Business Summit on Work and Family, Wednesday, October 29, 2008
at the Holiday Inn in
Senator Sheila Roberge
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Veterans'
Day (State
Thursday, November 27, 2008 Thanksgiving
Day (State
Friday, November 28, 2008 Day
after Thanksgiving (State
Thursday, December 25, 2008 Christmas
Day (State
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State House Visitation Schedule October 2008
As a convenience to the members of the NH General Court, the
Visitors’ Center offers the following schedule of schools and other groups
visiting the State House in September & early October 2008.
These listings are to ensure all members be notified in a timely manner of
visitors from their district. Our schedule is tightly booked for the
remainder of the school year and subject to changes. Please contact
the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information.
Legislators planning to meet with students should notify the
Virginia J. Drew. Director Caitlin A. Daniuk, Public Information Administrator
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DATE |
TIME |
GROUP |
Group#/Grade |
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Oct.
17 |
10:00 |
St.
Patrick’s School – Pelham |
36/4&5 |
|
Oct.
17 |
10:00 |
Beacon Resort Tour Bus |
86/Adult |
|
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|
|
|
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Oct.
21 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
|
55/4 |
|
Oct.
22 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
100/4 |
|
Oct.
23 |
10:15 |
|
55/3 |
|
Oct.
23 |
11:30 |
|
46/4 |
|
Oct.
23 |
1:30 |
|
30/1-HS |
|
Oct.
24 |
8:15 |
4H – North East
Leadership Forum |
|
|
Oct. 24 |
9:30/11:00 SH/HM |
|
75/7 |
|
Oct. 24 |
11:15 |
|
25/4 |
|
Oct. 27 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
75/4 |
|
Oct.
28 |
9:00/10:30 SH/HM |
|
65/4 |
|
Oct.
28 |
11:00 |
|
45/4 |
|
Oct.
29 |
10:00/11:30 SH/HM |
|
75/4 |
|
Oct.
29 |
10:30 |
KA |
26/4 |
|
Oct.
30 |
9:00 |
|
28/4 |
|
Oct.
30 |
9:00/11:30 SH/Planet |
|
115/4 |
|
Oct.
31 |
10:00/11:15 SH/SC |
|
80/4 |