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Local News Briefs
Locals named to OSBA Board of Governors
COLUMBUS − Janice Allen Baughman and Wendi Fowler recently started three-year terms on the Ohio State Bar Associations Board of Governors.
Baughman, an attorney and managing partner of Allen & Baughman of Zanesville, will be an at-large member. She was previously a representative for District 9. She is a past secretary of the Muskingum County Bar Association’s Probate and Grievance committees and is a past president of the Perry County Bar Association. She did her undergraduate work at Ohio University and got her law degree from Capital University Law School.
Fowler will represent District 9, which includes Coshocton, Fairfield, Knox, Licking, Muskingum and Perry counties. She's assistant vice president and trust officer at Park National Bank in Mount Vernon. She's also a member of the Ohio Bar’s Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Council and of the Knox County Bar Association. She did her undergraduate work at Earlham College and got a law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
ZMA receives grant
ZANESVILLE − The Zanesville Museum of Art has received a grant from the Taylor-McHenry Memorial Fund to hire paid education interns. The interns will be working on the fourth grade Exploring Ohio's History Through Art program; including evaluating, reviewing and revising the existing curriculum.
During school field trips to the museum, the paid interns will be responsible for directing students through the ZMA’s galleries while completing activities that reinforce core social studies standards taught in the classroom. Upon completion of the EOHTA curriculum, the paid interns will summarize and analyze the results, making adjustments to continually improve the curriculum.
New doctor joins Genesis
ZANESVILLE − Dr. Kinan Kassar recently joined Genesis Heart and Vascular Group, specializing in interventional cardiology.
Kassar earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria. He then completed an internal medicine residency, a cardiology fellowship and a combined interventional cardiology and structural cardiology fellowship at West Penn Alleghany Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
His office is on the first floor of the Genesis Heart and Vascular Institute, 955 Bethesda Drive. New patients are being accepted. Call 740-454-0804 for an appointment.
Genesis opens new COVID-19 testing site
ZANESVILLE − Genesis HealthCare System is opening a new COVID-19 testing site on Monday at the former Genesis FirstCare-South, 23 Maysville Pike. Testing will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Upon arrival to the testing location, patients should remain in their vehicles and call the number on the side of the building to be registered. All those entering Genesis facilities must continue to wear masks, in keeping with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for healthcare facilities.
Testing is also available at Genesis FirstCare-North and Genesis FirstCare-New Lexington. Go to genesishcs.org/covid-19 for more information. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/local-news-briefs/65406701007/ | 2022-08-18T04:07:43Z | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | control | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/08/17/local-news-briefs/65406701007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul’s latest extension of her emergency powers to manage the pandemic is facing questions and criticisms at a time when federal health officials say they have ended their recommendations that people quarantine if they have been exposed to COVID-19/
“We shouldn’t be in a continual state of emergency, especially when we know what the issues are,” said Rachael Fauss, senior research analyst for Reinvent Albany, a good government group.
“At this point, this should be the purview of the Legislature,” Fauss added.
Although many local government boards continue to allow the public to be physically present at their meetings, the governor’s extension of the emergency order effectively suspends the Open Meetings Law requirement of an open-door rule for attendance. The government panels and commissions are only required to open their meetings virtually, via feeds on Zoom and similar apps.
It also allows the Hochul administration to bypass normal competitive bidding requirements. Additionally, Hochul’s order limits the ability of state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office to pursue its oversight function of certain state procurement actions before payment is approved for contractors.
DiNapoli’s office, contacted by CNHI, had no immediate comment when asked if officials there were concerned about the agency’s ability to monitor the Hochul administration’s procurement moves for the duration of the emergency order. DiNapoli, a Democrat, is a political ally of the Democratic governor.
The controversy has filtered into the governor’s race, with Rep. Lee Zeldin, the GOP nominee for the state’s highest office, charging that the emergency order is breeding “rampant pay to play corruption.”
Hochu responded to that controversy by saying the fact that one of her campaign donors ended up with a state contract worth more than $600 million for coronavirus test kits allowed the state to reopen schools last January, preventing kids from “sitting home another semester.”
Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Otsego County, said the public’s right to know about the deliberations of government bodies is being hindered by Hochul’s extension of the emergency order. He noted many people in his district lack broadband and thus will be unable to monitor the August 23 meeting of the Climate Action Council.
Oberacker said he is concerned that council could end up embracing policies that increase energy prices and have “a crushing blow” on his constituents and employers in his district.
Hochul, meanwhile, has indicated school children and teachers can return to New York classrooms this fall with no masking requirement in effect. She has continued to attend public events, with some officials expecting her to attend the usually crowded opening day next week of the New York State Fair just outside Syracuse, though her schedule has not yet been made public.
Hochul’s most recent extension of the emergency order expires Sept. 12. She has the authority to extend it again, however.
When the emergency does expire, according to Hochul spokeswoman Hazel Crampton-Hays, government bodies will be required to allow the public to attend their meetings, with the option of also allowing virtual access, in what is known as a hybrid model for dealing with open meetings.
“The Governor has supported the use of a hybrid model going forward, once the COVID pandemic has ended,” Crampton-Hays said.
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt of Niagara County, in a letter to Hochul Wednesday, urged the administration to update the state’s pandemic guidance to reflect recent changes made in the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. and drop New York’s remaining COVID restrictions.
“New Yorkers have suffered under this pandemic for over two years, and it is long overdue that our policies focus on protecting the most vulnerable from serious illness rather than broad restrictions on the public,” Ortt said.
William Hammond of the Empire Center for Public Policy, an Albany watchdog organization, noted the demand for hospital beds to treat people sickened by COVID-19 has eased considerably since the height of the pandemic.
“There is no short-term, urgent crisis at this point,” Hammond said. He said one of the key impacts of Hochul’s order is how it suspends the requirements allowing oversight by the comptroller on contracts.
Hochul, reacting last week to the announcement the CDC was relaxing its rules, said in New York her administration’s priority remains “the safety of our children.”
“...We do see a trend over the last two years now, that cases tend to go up somewhat in the fall after being suppressed in the summer when people are outdoors,” she said. “So we’re working to see what the CDC has done, how that affects what we have in place.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/extension-of-states-covid-emergency-ignites-backlash/article_aa83d9d6-1e96-11ed-b4a3-9fb234bb5349.html | 2022-08-18T04:11:01Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/extension-of-states-covid-emergency-ignites-backlash/article_aa83d9d6-1e96-11ed-b4a3-9fb234bb5349.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MAYVILLE — The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York said in an interview that he was surprised to learn the accomplished author had survived the attack.
Speaking to the New York Post from jail, Hadi Matar said he decided to see Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution after he saw a tweet last winter about the writer’s planned appearance.
“I don’t like the person. I don’t think he’s a very good person,” Matar told the newspaper. “He’s someone who attacked Islam. He attacked their beliefs, the belief systems.”
Matar, 24, said he considered late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini “a great person” but wouldn’t say whether he was following a fatwa, or edict, issued by Khomeini in Iran in 1989 that called for Rushdie’s death after the author published “The Satanic Verses.”
Iran has denied involvement in the attack. Matar, who lives in Fairview, New Jersey, said he hadn’t had any contact with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. He told the Post he had only read “a couple pages” of “The Satanic Verses.”
Rushdie, 75, suffered a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm and an eye, according to his agent, in the attack Friday. His agent, Andrew Wylie, said his condition has improved and he is on the road to recovery.
Matar, who is charged with attempted murder and assault, told the Post he took a bus to Buffalo the day before the attack and then took a Lyft to Chautauqua, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) away.
He bought a pass to the Chautauqua Institution grounds and then slept in the grass the night before Rushdie’s planned talk.
Matar was born in the U.S. but holds dual citizenship in Lebanon, where his parents were born. His mother has told reporters in interviews that Matar came back changed from a visit to see his father in Lebanon in 2018. After that, he became moody and withdrew from his family, she said. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/salman-rushdie-attacker-surprised-the-author-survived/article_1ae5b3bc-1e87-11ed-9ec5-27f3c5457f1d.html | 2022-08-18T04:11:08Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/salman-rushdie-attacker-surprised-the-author-survived/article_1ae5b3bc-1e87-11ed-9ec5-27f3c5457f1d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CECILIA, Ky. — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.”
“It’s great to see you. How are you feeling?” chirps a cheery voice on her laptop screen. It asks her to click an emoji matching her state of mind: Happy. Sad. Worried. Angry. Frustrated. Calm. Silly. Tired.
Depending on the answer, Leah, 9, gets advice from a cartoon avatar on managing her mood and a few more questions: Have you eaten breakfast? Are you hurt or sick? Is everything OK at home? Is someone at school being unkind? Today, Leah chooses “silly,” but says she struggled with sadness during online learning.
At Lakewood Elementary School, all 420 students will start their days the same way this year. The rural Kentucky school is one of thousands across the country using the technology to screen students’ state of mind and alert teachers to anyone struggling.
In some ways, this year’s back-to-school season will restore a degree of pre-pandemic normalcy: Most districts have lifted mask mandates, dropped COVID vaccine requirements and ended rules on social distancing and quarantines.
But many of the pandemic’s longer-lasting impacts remain a troubling reality for schools. Among them: the harmful effects of isolation and remote learning on children’s emotional well-being.
Student mental health reached crisis levels last year, and the pressure on schools to figure out solutions has never been greater. Districts across the country are using federal pandemic money to hire more mental health specialists, rolling out new coping tools and expanding curriculum that prioritizes emotional health.
Still, some parents don’t believe schools should be involved in mental health at all. So-called social-emotional learning, or SEL, has become the latest political flashpoint, with conservatives saying schools use it to promote progressive ideas about race, gender and sexuality, or that a focus on well-being takes attention from academics.
But at schools like Lakewood, educators say helping students manage emotions and stress will benefit them in the classroom and throughout life.
The school, in a farming community an hour’s drive south of Louisville, has used federal money to create “take-a-break” corners in each classroom. Students can rifle through a “self-regulation kit” with tips on deep breathing, squishy stress balls and acupuncture rings, said school counselor Shelly Kerr. The school plans to build a “Reset Room” this fall, part of an emerging national trend to create campus sanctuaries where students can go to decompress and speak with a counselor.
The online student screener Lakewood uses, called Closegap, helps teachers identify shy, quiet kids who might need to talk and would have otherwise gone unnoticed.
Closegap founder Rachel Miller launched the online platform in 2019 with a few schools and saw interest explode after the pandemic hit. This year, she said, more than 3,600 U.S schools will be using the technology, which has free and premium versions.
“We are finally beginning to recognize that school is more than just teaching the kids reading, writing and arithmetic,” said Dan Domenech, executive director of the national School Superintendents Association. Just as free lunch programs are based on the idea that a hungry child can’t learn, more and more schools are embracing the idea that a cluttered or troubled mind cannot focus on schoolwork, he said.
The pandemic magnified the fragility of mental health among American youth, who had been experiencing a rise in depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for years, experts say. A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 44% of high school students said they experienced “ persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness ” during the pandemic, with girls and LGBTQ youth reporting the highest levels of poor mental health and suicide attempts.
If a silver lining exists, the pandemic raised awareness of the crisis and helped de-stigmatize talking about mental health, while also bringing attention to schools’ shortcomings in handling it. President Joe Biden’s administration recently announced over $500 million to expand mental health services in the country’s schools, adding to federal and state money that has poured into schools to cope with pandemic-era needs.
Still, many are skeptical schools’ responses are enough.
“All of these opportunities and resources are temporary,” said junior Claire Chi, who attends State College Area High School in central Pennsylvania. Last year, her school added emergency counseling and therapy dogs, among other supports, but most of that help lasted a day or two, Chi said. and that’s “not really a mental health investment for students.” This year, the school says it has added more counselors and plans mental health training for all 10th graders.
Some critics, including many conservative parents, don’t want to see mental health support in schools in the first place. Asra Nomani, a mom from Fairfax County, Virginia, says schools are using the mental health crisis as a “Trojan horse” to introduce liberal ideas about sexual and racial identity. She also worries schools lack the expertise to deal with student mental illness.
“Social-emotional well-being has become an excuse to intervene in the lives of children in the most intimate of ways that are both dangerous and irresponsible,” Nomani said, “because they’re in the hands of people who are not trained professionals.”
Despite the unprecedented funding, schools are having trouble hiring counselors, mirroring the shortages in other American industries.
Goshen Junior High School in northwest Indiana has been struggling to fill a vacancy of a counselor who left last year, when student anxiety and other behavioral problems were “off the charts,” said Jan Desmarais-Morse, one of two counselors left at the school, with caseloads of 500 students each.
“One person trying to meet the needs of 500 students?” said Desmarais-Morse said. “It’s impossible.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/youth-mental-health-is-in-crisis-are-schools-doing-enough/article_2e3f3d20-1e96-11ed-acb5-abf12e9a0745.html | 2022-08-18T04:11:14Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/youth-mental-health-is-in-crisis-are-schools-doing-enough/article_2e3f3d20-1e96-11ed-acb5-abf12e9a0745.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
On the agenda for Thursday US time.
- 13:20 NY time (1720 GMT) Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George speaks in person on the economic outlook before the Fairfax Industrial Association of Kansas City
- 13:45 NY time (1745 GMT) Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari participates in Q&A session at Young Presidents Organization Gold Twin Cities Chapter luncheon
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George: | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/fed-speakers-coming-up-on-thursday-18-august-2022-george-kashkari-20220818/ | 2022-08-18T04:12:00Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/fed-speakers-coming-up-on-thursday-18-august-2022-george-kashkari-20220818/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Since I was born, I have never seen Nigeria more divided than it is this time under President Muhammadu Buhari. Even those who shared same geographical location, history to some extent and even ancestral background at some point, are today fighting one another.
To be precise, the current tussle between Hausa and Fulani is so disturbing to my psyche. Who really cursed us? Are we used to such trivialities before or it is just by accident we found ourselves in this quagmire we are in at the moment?
How can we convince the upcoming generation that the North used to be a peaceful terrain where the inhabitants peacefully mingled with one another irrespective of tribal affiliation or other regards to identity. After all, the gleaming narratives have been bitterly coloured to ugly ones.
Perhaps, crisis of identity was a thing so obscure in the North in those days. For over several decades, the ethnic groups had been very accommodating to one another as though they were of same origin, although they are so to a certain degree. Hence they even succeeded in burying the ethnic difference through making social unions among themselves.
Sadly, today we are talking of another issue. Things have changed with the passage of time. We bow down and take a different dimension which goes in contrary to that of our grand grandfathers. The rising hostility is out of this world as of today among the major ethnic groups in the North.
It’s totally unbecoming for the conflicting parties to shun the history of their peaceful relation to some cheap matters that are not worth destroying their cordial relationship over.
There is a lesson to learn for the future however. Also, I suspect a plan being orchestrated by intruders to get this everlasting combination broken down. Soon, the invisible hands igniting the fire of animosity among the interrelated parties would bury their face in shame. The North will never be divided.
Abdulrahman Yunusa, Bauchi
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Foresters, community members should be trained to handle weapons — Don
Now that forests have become a haven for kidnappers and terrorists, foresters and members of communities near forests should be trained to handle weapons as part of the ways of solving the challenge of insecurity and its negative impact on forests and those who depend forests for their livelihood.
This was the opinion of Professor Paul Adeogun, a professor of Arid Zone Ecology and Silviculture at the University of Maiduguri, during his keynote address at the eighth biennial conference of the Forests and Forest Products Society, held at the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) in Ibadan on Wednesday.
The theme of the conference was “Forestry and the challenges of insecurity, climate change and covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria.”
He said, “If you have a gun and I don’t have, then you are superior to me. But if I have you have, we respect ourselves. I mean, that’s just a basic principle. Because these people know that these are harmless people. They can just go on. One person with one AK47 can harass a whole community.
“I suggested in so many fora that communities with partnership with the Federal Government, train young men that will be certified by the community leaders. They’ll be trained by the government. And then they’ll go back to their villages, communities. By the time the criminals come they can face them.”
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, who was represented at the event by Mrs Modupe Adeleye, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, noted the forests can be seen as the bedrock of agriculture, providing food security for millions of people in urban and rural areas.
He expressed the belief that the conference will “address priority transboundary issues that may prevent and mitigate future pandemic, addressing Invasion the interacting threats due to habitat loss, climate change and using the forests as hideout for criminal acts by developing collaborative policy frameworks.”
Professor Adeshola Adepoju, the Director of FRIN who was represented at the event by the Provost of the Federal College of Forestry, Professor Adeboyin Aderounmu, decried the spate of insecurity in Nigeria’s forests.
“This is the first time that Forests and Forest Products Society (FFPS) is holding its biennial conference in the Institute. The theme for the 8th biennial conference “Forestry and the challenges of insecurity, climate change and Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria” is apt, timely and these key challenges require urgent national attention.
“Insecurity in Nigeria has become worrisome and more complex in recent time and this has constituted a cog in the wheel of progress of forestry researches, administration and development,” he said.
“I am convinced that all major stakeholders are here to deliberate on these challenges with a view to finding strategies to overcome them for the development, growth and sustainable management of forests in Nigeria.”
Professor Oladapo Akinyemi, the chairman of the local organizing committee for the conference noted that 74 manuscripts were received and 73 were accepted after they were peer reviewed.
The conference is expected to end on August 20. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/foresters-community-members-should-be-trained-to-handle-weapons-don/ | 2022-08-18T04:12:20Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/foresters-community-members-should-be-trained-to-handle-weapons-don/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Very many people know that high cholesterol is bad for their heart, but not many appear to really understand what cholesterol is. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say although raised cholesterol levels have no symptoms, their build-up in the blood vessels can increase an individual’s risk of developing heart disease or stroke if not well managed.
HEART disease is a common cause of death across the world. Unfortunately, not many are aware that the seeds of heart attacks and strokes may be sown in childhood or through wrong lifestyles. That’s because many people seem unaware that high or abnormal cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease, chest pain and stroke.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood. The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, fatty deposits can develop in blood vessels.
“High cholesterol does not mean the person is fat or slim; in fact, there are slim people with high cholesterol levels. So, it varies. But we always talk about individuals monitoring their cholesterol level and ensuring that it is a normal range because of diseases like high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack,” said Dr Taiwo Soyinka, a family physician at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
Unlike blood pressure and sugar levels that, with a sphygmomanometer or a glucometer, can be quickly measured, a blood sample is required for a test to determine if the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides is abnormal. A high cholesterol level has no symptoms.
Dr Soyinka said health workers usually mention cholesterol and its problems, especially when talking to adults. High cholesterol is more problematic with advancing age, increased westernisation and individuals becoming less physically inactive.
However, are all cholesterol levels bad?
Dr Okechukwu Ogah, a cardiologist at the UCH, Ibadan, said high or abnormal cholesterol levels are harmful to the body.
“Excess cholesterol is not good for health because it indicates the likelihood that blood flow is reduced, which in turn makes the chances of heart attack and heart disease more likely; howbeit, there needs to be a balance because the body needs it for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D,” he added.
Dr Ogah stated that aside from the cholesterol that the liver produces naturally, eating too many foods that are high in cholesterol, obesity, stress and lifestyle factors like smoking, inactivity and alcohol can contribute to high cholesterol in individuals.
According to him, in some cases, abnormal cholesterol levels can be genetic in some individuals. The most common genetic cause of high cholesterol is called familial hyper-cholesterolemia, which occurs because of genetic mutations that increase the risk of abnormal cholesterol levels.
To help transport cholesterol, the liver produces lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are particles made from fat and protein. They carry cholesterol and triglycerides, another type of lipid, through the bloodstream. The two major forms of lipoprotein are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
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LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, transports cholesterol particles throughout the body. LDL cholesterol builds up in the walls of the arteries, making them hard and narrow. HDL, the “good” cholesterol, picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to the liver.
A lipid profile also typically measures triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood. Having a high triglyceride level also can increase the risk of heart disease.
However, Dr Ogah said the body needs a balance of LDL and HDL cholesterol. He added: “If the ratio of the total cholesterol to the HDL cholesterol is more than 5, it is not good. Actually, the higher the HDL cholesterol, the better the body’s lipid profile. Total and LDL cholesterol levels should be low.”
He also said despite the controversies about cholesterol, what is known is that the higher the cholesterol level in the blood, the higher the tendency for a buildup of cholesterol plaque in the walls of arteries, causing obstruction of blood flow. This is medically termed atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis often has no symptoms until a plaque ruptures or the build-up is severe enough to block blood flow. A plague that ruptures suddenly can form a clot that causes a heart attack or stroke. Also, where blood vessels located outside of the heart and brain are affected, a condition termed peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs.
He also stated that diseases such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism and lupus can cause unhealthy cholesterol levels, just like some types of medications for treating acne, cancer, high blood pressure, HIV/AIDS and irregular heart rhythms.
“For instance, in patients with cardiovascular disease, the risk of a complication gets higher with high or abnormal cholesterol level. So, we test and treat them holistically. There are different drugs for managing different types of cholesterol problems. So, not one drug heals everything. While some drugs are used to build HDL cholesterol, others help to reduce total or LDL cholesterol levels.”
Dr Ogah said once there is a cholesterol problem, a healthy diet, regular exercise and sometimes medication will be required to help reduce high cholesterol while it is being monitored to ensure that its level is within a safe limit.
According to him, individuals need to eat low-salt diet that emphasises fruits, vegetables and whole grains, limit the number of animal fats and use good fats in moderation, maintain a healthy weight, quit smoking, exercise and manage stress.
High-cholesterol foods to avoid include whole milk, butter, red meat, chocolate, organ meat, processed meat, fried foods, baked goods and sweets, eggs and shellfish.
Exercise works to eliminate the dangerous, fatty LDL cholesterol by increasing HDL cholesterol. Aerobic exercise that’s repetitive and works for multiple muscle groups, is the best exercise to reduce cholesterol. The American Heart Association recommends exercising for at least 30 minutes five to seven times per week.
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recommends lipid testing between the ages of 9 and 11, and repeating the testing every five years until age 45 or 55, depending on the gender. Cholesterol and lipid levels can decrease during puberty, so screening before and after puberty can provide a more accurate assessment.
The test needs to be repeated every one to two years between the ages of 45 to 65 for men and 55 to 64 for women. But for those over the age of 65, cholesterol screenings should be completed every year. The frequency of testing will also depend on your family history or risk factors.
In most cases, high cholesterol has no symptoms. Knowing requires testing blood cholesterol levels, especially for those above 20 years. But without treatment, high cholesterol can cause serious health issues. The good news is that the condition can be managed, and in many cases, its complications are avoided. | https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-to-know-about-high-cholesterol/ | 2022-08-18T04:12:40Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/what-to-know-about-high-cholesterol/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Raipur: Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh returned to winning ways in style as he notched a knockout win over Ghana's Eliasu Sulley here on Wednesday.
Vijender, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing, showed his class as he dominated Sulley.
Vijender landed the winning blow in the second round of what was to be a six-round contest to leave the reigning national West Africa Boxing Union Champion dazed.
The 36-year-old Beijing Olympics bronze medallist needed only five minutes and seven seconds to dispatch the Ghanaian, who till now had a 100 per cent knockout record.
It is Vijender's 13th pro-boxing win. His only loss on the professional circuit had come last year in March when he went down to Russia's Artysh Lopsan.
"It's good to be back. We start our season with a victory. It wasn't easy to fight against (Sulley). Will return to the gym in a week and will fight again in December or January," Vijender said after the win.
Walking out to the "So high" song by the late Sidhu Moose Wala, Vijender oozed confidence from the beginning. He used his long reach and straight jabs to good effect, putting his opponent under pressure, to the delight of the partisan crowd.
He relied on a combination of punches to get the job done and was technically far more superior to Sulley.
In the second round, he gave his opponent a chance to attack as he switched to counter attacking.
However, Sulley had no answer to Vijender's onslaught as he fell to the canvas and got the his first count of the night.
The Bhiwani boxer then landed a series of straight jabs, hooks and upper cuts which took the wind out of Sulley as he clinched the rope. Another hook from behind spelt the end of the contest.
In the other fights of the evening, Asad Asif Khan out-punched Amey Nitin in the feather weight category.
Then Ashish Sharma suffered at the hands of Karthik Satish Kumar in the light weight category.
Gurpreet Singh also notched an unanimous decision win over Saikhom Rebaldo while Faizan Anwar registered a knockout victory over Sachin Nautiyal in the welterweight competition. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/08/17/boxer-vijender-singh-knocks-out-eliasu-sulley.amp.html | 2022-08-18T04:20:53Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/08/17/boxer-vijender-singh-knocks-out-eliasu-sulley.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers turned his criticism into action.
After criticizing his young wide receivers for continuously dropping passes during practice, Rodgers and the rest of the Packers QBs joined them for a chat on Wednesday morning.
“It was just really giving us advice,” rookie receiver Samori Toure said. “Basically, letting us know that the Green Bay receiving corps has always been held to a super-high standard. All the legends who have been through here. It’s just about us carrying on that standard and stepping up.”
Tourre, a seventh-round pick, had an impressive practice after the meeting, snagging multiple key passes.
Fellow rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs, who has been a standout during camp, appreciated the learning experience.
“Aaron spoke to us about what he likes or what not just based on concepts or what he sees,” Doubs said. “He just wants us to see what he sees, so then that way we can be able to react faster, play faster and just be able to dominate and continue to be who we are.
“Both Randall (Cobb) and Allen (Lazard) have been playing with ’12’ for quite a long time so certain things that we do, that we may have a mistake on, just from experience they’ve went through that same stage as well. Just them picking up the young guys throughout these dog days of camp has been a tremendous blessing and great piece of advice.”
Though fellow QB Jordan Love took part in the meeting, he knew the directive was best sent by Rodgers, who called on his fresh-faced receivers for consistency, citing “a lot of drops, a lot of bad route decisions.”
“I’m trying to echo the same message he is just to get everybody on the same page,” Love said. “But yeah, I think it’s a little different coming from Aaron, the way he demands it. They look up to Aaron a little bit different. Obviously he’s got a lot of experience and a lot more knowledge than me. But I think we all demand the same thing. The receivers know what they need to do and everybody is on the same page with it.”
After an offseason of uncertainty in the Green Bay offense, including drama about whether Rodgers would return and a trade that sent star receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Packers will be looking to young members of the receiving core to step up in key roles in the offense.
Whether Rodgers trusts them to hold on to the ball yet remains to be seen. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/packers-receivers-met-with-aaron-rodgers-after-qbs-criticism/ | 2022-08-18T04:26:12Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/packers-receivers-met-with-aaron-rodgers-after-qbs-criticism/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dellin Betances is calling it a career.
The hard-throwing reliever, who played for the Yankees and Mets, retired on Wednesday night, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman.
The 34-year-old Betances, who had been in the Dodgers’ organization, was released earlier in the day.
Betances, who was drafted by the Yankees in 2006 and began his minor league career as a starter, made it to the majors in 2011. He found his niche as a back-end force in the Yankees’ bullpen from 2014-18.
During that time, Betances appeared in 349 games for the Yankees, recording 607 strikeouts with a 2.22 ERA, including five-straight seasons with at least 100 strikeouts and four straight All-Star selections, all as a reliever.
After 2018, Betances’ career was derailed by injuries and ineffectiveness.
After rehabbing a right shoulder impingement and a strained lat for 5 ½ months just to make his 2019 debut on Sept. 17 at Toronto, Betances was able to pitch just two-thirds of an inning before exiting the game with a partially torn left Achilles tendon.
The Mets, who were in need of bullpen help after the 2019 season, took a chance on Betances, signing the right-hander to a one-year contract worth $10.5 million that contained a player option for the 2021 season.
But Betances spent most of the final month of the 60-game shortened season in 2020 on the IL with a lat strain. Betances, who pitched just 12 ²/₃ innings during his Mets tenure, made just one appearance in 2021 and was placed on the IL on April 8 after suffering another right-shoulder impingement, which ended his season.
Betances was attempting to make a comeback with the Dodgers this season, but in Los Angeles’ minor league system he accumulated an ERA of 10.80 in 16 ²/₃ innings pitched over 19 games. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/yankees-four-time-all-star-dellin-betances-retires/ | 2022-08-18T04:26:18Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/yankees-four-time-all-star-dellin-betances-retires/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
House candidate Yuh-Line Niou said Wednesday she would vote “no” on any pro-Israel resolution opposing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against the Jewish state.
“I would not vote for anything opposing the BDS movement’s right to exist,” Niou, a state assemblywoman, said during PIX 11’s Democratic primary debate for the 10th Congressional District.
Niou was asked about how she would vote on such a resolution — passed by the House of Representatives in 2019 but opposed by far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — after she expressed support for the BDS movement during an interview with Jewish Insider last month.
She infuriated pro-Israel activists further just days later when she posted a photo of herself preparing to take a bite out of a loaf of challah bread.
When asked to clarify her position Wednesday night, Niou said she “absolutely” supported Israel’s right to exist.
But she emphasized that it’s important to “protect the free speech rights of the BDS movement” to engage in “non-violent and peaceful protest.”
“I myself have never boycotted Israel. But I think it’s really important to make sure they have rights to free speech. I think the movement is important because I have so many friends who are obviously fighting for the human rights of Palestinians,” Niou said.
The newly drawn 10th District — which stretches from lower Manhattan through brownstone Brooklyn to parts of Borough Park — has a sizable pro-Israel Jewish population.
Critics of the BDS movement say it is an anti-semitic attempt to delegitimize Israel and ensure its economic and political isolation, with the ultimate goal of its destruction.
Other candidates running for the open seat include House impeachment lawyer Dan Goldman, Rep. Mondaire Jones, Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon and former Congresswoman and Brooklyn DA Elizabeth Holtzman. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/house-candidate-yuh-line-niou-vows-to-oppose-anti-bds-measure/ | 2022-08-18T04:26:30Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/house-candidate-yuh-line-niou-vows-to-oppose-anti-bds-measure/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Hixson woman is thankful to be alive after Hamilton County EMT's responded quickly to her life threatening situation back in July.
On Wednesday, she reunited with the two paramedics who doctors say saved her life with their swift medical treatment.
"If I had went in a private vehicle, I would not be here today," said Hixson resident Donna Hardiman.
On July 10th, while with her children and grandchildren, Donna Hardiman became suddenly sick and was having trouble breathing. Her family called 911 and paramedics Derrick Truitt and Aaron Howard rushed to the scene.
"She may not be standing here today if one of her granddaughters hadn't called us," said Paramedic Aaron Howard.
When Derrick and Aaron arrived at the Hardiman house hold on July 10th, they noticed Donna was sweating and were concerned she may be having a cardiac event.
They put an EKG monitor on her and confirmed this was a dire situation. Believing their time was limited, the two rushed Donna to the nearest hospital where she immediately went into surgery.
"My heart surgeon told me, this guy is part of the reason I was here," said Donna.
Doctors discovered an artery at the bottom of her heart was 100 percent blocked and another artery on the side of her heart was 75 percent blocked.
Now, a month after the incident, Donna's feeling healthy and she wanted to thank Derrick Truitt and Aaron Howard personally.
"With my deepest appreciation for your life saving skills on July the tenth 2022, my family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts," said Donna.
Derrick and Aaron mentioned they don't typically get to see the outcome for the patients they take to the hospital and that night reminds them of why they chose this career.
"It's nice to know we can actually make a difference in somebody's life," said Paramedic Derrick Truitt.
Donna says she does not take life for granted anymore and is happy to spend more time with her family, especially her daughter.
"I was there, I was kind of frozen at the time, but they did great, we're grateful for them," said Donna's daughter, Maranda Lowe.
Donna wants people to know, if you are feeling sick or you're unsure if something is wrong with you, don't wait and checked out, it could save your life. | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/hixson-woman-reunites-with-paramedics-who-saved-her-life/article_4caeb0ca-1e9a-11ed-809b-476a04bad670.html | 2022-08-18T04:27:56Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/hixson-woman-reunites-with-paramedics-who-saved-her-life/article_4caeb0ca-1e9a-11ed-809b-476a04bad670.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SHANGHAI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fudan University's MBA program, launched in 1991 and celebrating its 31st anniversary this year, has become one of the top MBA programs not only in Asia but also worldwide as a result of the university's continuous upgrades of its international education program in line with the latest development trends in the field. In the Financial Times' Top 100 Global MBA Programs 2022 Ranking, the program placed 32nd globally and came in first among the business schools of universities in Mainland China.
On the afternoon of August 7, 2022, the press conference announcing the upgrade of the Fudan MBA program was held in a hybrid online and offline format, during which the university unveiled a new initiative to expand the program with the launch of the Fudan MBA Technology Innovation Youth Camp and the Future Development Module. During these times of uncertainty, the event focused on the characteristics of China's current stage of economic development and the business community's future demand for talented individuals while showcasing the program's new, innovative and future-oriented approaches to education.
Highlight 1: the Fudan MBA program further upgrades its curriculum to advance sustainable leadership skills
In order to to help students develop sustainable leadership skills to meet the expectations of leaders in the era of digital transformation, the Fudan MBA program has been committed to setting education goals according to future-oriented business and social needs and achieving these goals through innovation in the curriculum. The program, which has continuously witnessed enhancements to the course load and the learning system, has helped students build a complete knowledge structure, develop a forward-looking mindset and enhance capabilities in systematic learning. The program offers over 300 courses throughout the year, while modifying and upgrading the courses in line with the latest trends in economic and social development. In 2021, the average course satisfaction level reached 9.5 out of 10.
The MBA program is transforming its approach to education by upgrading the curriculum for the future through the addition of the Future Development Module that includes three mandatory courses: Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Behavior and Leadership, and Digital Management. The new module, reflecting major changes to the program's original curriculum in response to the new education goals, is designed to advance sustainable leadership skills. In addition, by relying on Fudan University's comprehensive disciplinary resources, the program, in cooperation with several schools within the university, has created the Fudan Humanities Elective Series and the High Technology and New Industries Series.
At the same time, Fudan's international MBA program plans to launch two new electives: Investment and Entrepreneurship as well as Business Analysis and Management. The former will focus on the management- and strategy-related challenges facing investors and entrepreneurs while the latter will help students who may become future managers become skilled at better predicting outcomes and undertaking more educated decisions based on structured data analysis.
The Fudan MBA program has integrated resources from top business schools worldwide by further expanding its curriculum partnerships with these schools. Notably, the program has rolled out four popular electives from MIT Sloan School of Management: Data Analytics by Prof. Robert Freund, Financial Innovation and Analytics by Prof. Hui Chen, Innovative Strategies by Dr. Erin Scott, and Leading Digital Transformation by Dr. George Westerman. Furthermore, the program has added to its electives system over a dozen short-term international courses covering six timely topics: Leadership and Strategy at Yale, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Digital Transformation at MIT, Finance and Investment at London Business School, the Israel Strategic Mindset and Innovation Program, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley.
Highlight 2: the first Fudan MBA Technology Innovation Youth Camp is launched in response to China's technology innovation strategy
With an unprecedented level of innovation in technology taking place worldwide and the increasingly fierce competition across the technology sector, China is becoming one of the world's technology powerhouses by virtue of its latest innovations in science and technology. To respond to these development trends, the Fudan MBA program has upgraded its approach to education by introducing a technology innovation management course while launching the first Technology Innovation Youth Camp with the intent of enrolling part-time MBA students who aspire to a career as a technology innovator.
The Fudan MBA Technology Innovation Youth Camp will focus on technology innovation management with the goal of strengthening students' capabilities in four relevant areas. The selected students will take highly customized courses at the camp after completing the core courses of the MBA program during the first academic year. With a focus on the characteristics of technology innovation management, the customized courses will help students understand the top-level designs of companies at the forefront of technology innovation, grasp the trends in technology development and application, and explore the functional management and decisions of such firms. With an original, systematic and practical curriculum system, the camp is also designed to deepen students' understanding of the essence of innovation in technology while helping them enhance discernment in leveraging trends and business opportunities, augment understanding of the growth path of companies that lead in technology innovation, strengthen capabilities in addressing the practical challenges facing these firms, and develop leadership skills in empowering such companies' growth.
By leveraging the ecological technology innovation resources of the School of Management, Fudan University, the camp will create a dual-mentorship model that involves scholars and entrepreneurs in the field of technology innovation who will jointly provide comprehensive guidance to students so that they can learn new skills by participating in a number of integrated practical activities, among them technology innovation-themed reading sessions, company visits, lectures on innovation in science and technology, business challenges, and international study tours. At the same time, students of the camp who become part of the school's increasingly expanded technology innovation ecosystem are well positioned to empower innovation in technology by continuously conducting exchanges with entrepreneurs in the field, participating in internship projects and taking full advantage of career development opportunities. By doing so, students can realize their own value and become leaders in technology innovation by promoting the research, education and application of China's technology innovation management and contributing to the implementation of the country's relevant strategy.
Highlight 3: The Fudan MBA program integrates three major platforms for practical education by implementing the idea of putting learning into practice
Based on the concept of putting learning into practice, Fudan's MBA program attaches great importance to practical education by not only highlighting the connection between theory and practice in the classroom, but also providing students with numerous hands-on activities that help them understand the importance of practice and comprehensively improve their abilities. The hands-on lineup includes the iLab Business Challenge, the iLab Business Consulting Project and the 'JOIN' Start-up Competition.
After the completion of the upgrade of the education system, the two MBA iLab action learning platforms, iLab Business Challenge and iLab Business Consulting Project, will reach all of the program's students with a commitment to building a closed-loop system that unites knowledge and action and facilitates action learning for each of the students.
The iLab Business Consulting Project is a program that offers special consulting or research under the guidance of teachers from the School of Management, with the aim of helping companies grow by assisting them through the analysis of their specific challenges and the provision of corresponding solutions. The Project brings together multiple consulting groups made up of students from the Fudan MBA program and its international institutional partners, with 3-5 students forming a group. Since its launch in 2005, the Project has undertaken 304 iLab projects through collaborations with 252 Chinese and international firms, delivering positive educational outcomes and social impact.
This year, the Fudan MBA program launched the Fudan MBA iLab Business Challenge, a series of credit-based practical electives for in-service MBA students. During the one-month challenge, corporate partners suggested 2-3 development issues as research topics, 50-100 students then participated in groups to study the issue and propose solutions, while 5-6 teachers from the School of Management provided guidance to each of the groups. Through high-intensity training and a fierce competition model that sparks creative thinking and explores mindsets, the 10-20 participating groups came up with a variety of solutions and presented them to the corporate partners.
Most notably, the 'JOIN' Start-up Competition, founded in 2004, is not only a well-known, unique practical activity platform of the Fudan MBA program but also serves as a platform through which the program's students and alumni showcase their entrepreneurial achievements and receive guidance on entrepreneurship. In 2021, the event attracted entrepreneurs from over 150 higher education institutions in China as well as from nearly 40 universities and colleges abroad alongside 173 entrepreneurial projects, 60 per cent of which involved innovation in technology.
Prof. Lu Xiongwen, dean of the School of Management, Fudan University: It is essential to connect business administration programs with innovation in technology
During the press conference, Fudan University School of Management dean Prof. Lu Xiongwen reviewed the course of development and history of China's business administration programs and affirmed their achievements. "Business administration programs have contributed to China's economic growth and opening-up reform by training a large number of management professionals who have become leaders of foreign-funded companies, private and state-owned Chinese firms as well as Chinese government organizations, further promoting the development of various sectors and exerting a profound impact on the country's economic and social landscape," said Prof. Lu.
"Today, Chinese business administration programs are still hobbled by a number of shortcomings, including a lack of innovation in curriculum theory. We shall look into the future by navigating unprecedented challenges in a more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world," indicated Prof. Lu. "Despite the uncertainty in world politics and in economic development, the yearning for a better life is unstoppable and there is an inevitable trend towards China's rise and technological innovation-driven growth. China's business administration programs can be expected to keep up with global trends over the next 20-30 years as the country's economy is bound to continue its rise and draw global attention."
"Military conflicts as well as political and economic competition between countries and regions worldwide are all about the contest of their technological strengths," added Prof. Lu who also highlighted the importance of innovation in technology. "Chinese business schools are advised to pay more attention to innovation in technology so as to help companies enhance their competence in this regard by empowering technology innovation through business administration."
Prof. Zheng Ming, deputy dean of the School of Management, Fudan University: The Fudan MBA program, which celebrates its 31st anniversary this year, leads the way in the Chinese business administration education sector
During the press conference, Fudan University School of Management deputy dean Prof. Zheng Ming reviewed the history (1991-2022) and achievements of the Fudan MBA program. "The program has made remarkable achievements since its launch in 1991," stated Prof. Zheng.
The Fudan MBA program has become a pioneer in MBA education by continuously exploring innovation over the past 31 years. In order to meet domestic demand for management professionals, the program has built a multi-tiered educational system that it is known for the thorough self-exploration of its students and by its capacity to learn from the world's higher education institutions with which the program has established partnerships.
As a pioneer in China's MBA education market, the Fudan MBA program, by leveraging the opportunity presented by the country's comprehensive reform of professional degree education, has delivered innovative outcomes in the areas of curriculum development, action learning, enrollment and international cooperation, including an enhanced curriculum, online prerequisite courses, iLab action learning as well as short- and long-term study abroad programs.
The Fudan MBA program has received a number of honors over the past 31 years, including the top prize at the Ministry of Education's 2001 National Teaching Achievement Awards (High Education) and the highest A+ rating in the country's first educational credential assessment by the Ministry of Education in 2018. In addition, the program entered the Financial Times' Top 100 Global Full-time MBA Programs Ranking in 2013 and moved into the Top 50 in 2015. This year, the program moved up to the 32nd position in the global ranking and first in the regional ranking for mainland China.
Prof. Feng Tianjun, director of Fudan University's MBA program: The program leads the future by setting five educational objectives and making available six educational modules
Fudan MBA program director Prof. Feng Tianjun gave a detailed presentation on the work that went into upgrading the Fudan MBA education system in 2022. He pointed out that with a mission-oriented strategy, the program has been committed to nurturing business and social leaders who are able to change the world and benefit mankind.
In the VUCA era where future leaders must possess three qualities: erudition, spirit of scientific innovation, and a sustainability-oriented mindset, the upgraded Fudan MBA program aims to develop such leaders by focusing on five educational objectives:
1. The ability to grasp comprehensive, systematic cutting-edge theories, tools and methods relating to business administration, and to understand the underlying logic of management;
2. The ability to identify, analyze and address practical management challenges in the complex global business environment and cross-cultural context;
3. The ability to undertake organizational transformation, to predict outcomes and to be a leader;
4. An innovative mindset coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit alongside capabilities at innovation and entrepreneurial practice;
5. ESG awareness and a humanistic mindset.
Based on these objectives, the Fudan MBA program has formulated and put into practice a new education system defined by a pyramid stacking the six modules: laying the foundation, gaining insights into management, broadening horizons, refining professional skills, integrating practice, and leading the future.
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KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash.-
On Monday, a 24-year-old from Seattle was reported missing after he didn't return home Sunday night. His family says he was hiking in the area of Lake Lillian near Snoqualmie Pass in Kittitas County.
He was found dead on Wednesday morning after three days of searching for him.
The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office launched a search and rescue operation Monday into the night, The rescue continued into Tuesday when the Kittitas County Search and Rescue and surrounding SAR teams helped search the area.
The terrain is steep, rugged and mountainous for search teams.
Around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, ‘SnoHawk,’ spotted the hiker apparently deceased from a fall, at the foot of some cliffs near Lake Lillian.
Due to the rugged terrain, the Snohomish County flight crew returned to their base and retrieved a larger craft, which they used to lower teams down to the body recover him by hoist. He was brought to Snoqualmie Pass and transferred to the Kittitas County Coroner’s Office, which will examine the cause of his death. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/missing-kittitas-hiker-sound-dead-near-lake-lillian/article_8cbfc888-1e91-11ed-8853-af0014312ef9.html | 2022-08-18T04:34:07Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/missing-kittitas-hiker-sound-dead-near-lake-lillian/article_8cbfc888-1e91-11ed-8853-af0014312ef9.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
YAKIMA, Wash.-
In just six months the City of Yakima has seen cleared over 87 tons of trash cleared. The Yakima Clean City Program was first developed in 2019 to address visual trash and graffiti, address the lack of trash clean up, clean-up homeless encampments and more.
One of which also included supporting the Yakima Police Department with unlawful camping enforcement.
The City's Public Works division helps coordinate the efforts from several city departments to keep the city clean.
Some community partners participating include Public Works Administration, Refuse Division, Street & Traffic Division and Parks & Recreation Division, City of Yakima Codes Division, City of Yakima Legal Department and the Yakima Police Department.
You can find more information about the City of Yakima Public Works Department by going to the City's page. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/yakimas-clean-city-program-helps-clean-more-than-2-000-graffiti-incidents/article_39ba3f3e-1ea9-11ed-b259-3b16afa9de6f.html | 2022-08-18T04:34:13Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/yakimas-clean-city-program-helps-clean-more-than-2-000-graffiti-incidents/article_39ba3f3e-1ea9-11ed-b259-3b16afa9de6f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MILWAUKEE — Questioned before Wednesday’s game about Craig Kimbrel’s failure to protect a one-run lead at any point this season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tempted fate.
“If we have a one-run lead tonight, he’s pitching,” Roberts said.
The baseball gods heard and must have said, “Hold my beer.”
Kimbrel entered the game in the ninth inning and put the tying and winning runs on base before closing it out, protecting a one-run lead for the first time this season (after blowing his previous four save chances in those situations) as the Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1.
“I am now,” Kimbrel said when asked if he was aware none of his 20 saves before Wednesday involved protecting a one-run lead – but all four of his blown saves involved losing a one-run lead.
“I guess we put that to rest tonight. Hopefully, the rest are all one run and I can get them done.”
He got it done Wednesday – but it still wasn’t pretty. After retiring the first two batters, he gave up a single to Keston Hiura and walked Mike Brosseau before getting Luis Urias to bounce out.
“I thought tonight was fine,” Roberts said. “Obviously it got a little traffic there at the end, but I liked the fastball command tonight. I liked the breaking ball in-zone. We got a couple ground balls.
“There was a walk in there. But outside of that, I thought he threw the ball well.”
A night earlier, Kimbrel was given a one-run lead to protect in the 11th inning and gave up a two-run walk-off single to lose the game.
“That’s the beauty of being in the bullpen – you don’t have to sit on it for too long,” Kimbrel said. “It never makes it easy, but it feels good to come out and do my job tonight. Fully expect to do it the next time I’m out there.”
He will need to do it more than a few times between now and October to clarify his role in a postseason bullpen. Kimbrel acknowledged that.
“For a lot of reasons, I got to start throwing the ball better, getting the ball over the plate and showing I can dominate,” he said. “Not only for myself and feeling comfortable, but letting everybody else feel comfortable going into the playoffs.
“It’s definitely my goal for the rest of the year, get things right and get ready for the playoffs.”
Kimbrel’s difficulties are just one thing the Dodgers’ pitching staff has given you to worry about – like Clayton Kershaw’s back, Walker Buehler’s elbow, Andrew Heaney’s shoulder and an assortment of injured relievers.
But the staff ERA of 2.85 leads the majors. No other team is under 3.00. The revolving group of starters – anchored by the trio of Tony Gonsolin, Tyler Anderson and Julio Urias – has an even wider margin over their peers. Their collective ERA of 2.71 after Wednesday’s game is almost a half-run lower than any other team.
Gonsolin retired the first 10 Brewers in order, walked a batter, erased him in a double play and didn’t give up a hit until the sixth inning. Singles by Keston Hiura in the sixth and Mario Feliciano in the seventh were all the Brewers managed against Gonsolin who seems to be catching a second wind in August. In three starts this month, he has allowed just one run on seven hits in 18⅔ innings.
“I felt like I was throwing everything for strikes today,” Gonsolin said. “I was landing the curveball. Splitter was in there for strikes when I needed to. Same thing with the slider. I thought the fastball was jumping pretty good. Got a lot of foul balls with it.”
The Brewers haven’t had much better luck with the Dodgers’ relievers in this series. They were 2 for 30 against the Dodgers’ bullpen in the first two games with both of those hits coming off Kimbrel in the 11th inning Tuesday.
But Caleb Ferguson walked back-to-back hitters with two outs in the eighth inning then gave up an RBI single to Christian Yelich to set up Kimbrel’s one-run redemption.
The Dodgers’ only offense in the game was solo home runs by Austin Barnes and Max Muncy.
For Barnes, the homer was his first since May 21. The Dodgers’ backup catcher had four home runs in his first 45 at-bats this season but none over his next 74 at-bats before Wednesday. He hadn’t played in 12 days after spending three days on the family emergency list over the weekend.
“It’s been challenging,” Barnes said, keeping his family emergency private. “There’s been some stuff and I had to step away from the team for three days. But it’s nice to be out here and play some baseball.”
Muncy, meanwhile, has six home runs in his August re-awakening. Muncy entered the month with a .161 batting average and .613 OPS. In his 13 past games, though, he has gone 16 for 46 (.340) with five doubles, six home runs and 13 RBIs.
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1 in critical condition, another missing after falling off boat in Chicago's 'Playpen': police
CHICAGO - One person is in critical condition and another is missing after the pair fell off a boat in Chicago's "Playpen" Wednesday night.
The Chicago Police Marine Unit responded to Lake Michigan near the Jardine Water filtration plant around 6:52 p.m.
One of the individuals who fell into the water was transported to shore and then to Northwestern Hospital in critical condition, police said.
Chicago's Playpen on Lake Michigan north of Navy Pier. File photo from photographer Taylor Glascock/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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The Marine Unit is still searching for the second person who fell into the water.
No further information was immediately available.
Last weekend, a woman had her feet severed and another woman lost her hand after a boat pulled them under as they floated in the "Playpen." | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/1-in-critical-condition-another-missing-after-falling-off-boat-in-chicagos-playpen-police | 2022-08-18T04:41:48Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/1-in-critical-condition-another-missing-after-falling-off-boat-in-chicagos-playpen-police | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Watch: Bald eagle spotted swimming across Maine lake
America’s bird is the master of the skies and large bodies of freshwater, apparently.
A kayaker spotted a bald eagle gracefully swimming across Sebago Lake near Standish, Maine, on August 6.
Michael Zurbuch was taking a break during his morning kayak ride when he saw the bird swoop down into the water and began to swim in a ‘butterfly stroke’ across the lake.
Video recorded by Zurbuch shows the eagle making great strides as it journeyed across the water’s calm surface.
Freeze frame from video showing a bald eagle swimming across a lake in Maine. (Michael Zurbuch via Storyful)
The eagle ultimately reached the shore, climbed on a rock, and turned back around to look at him, Zurbuch said.
Bald eagles typically nest in forested areas near large bodies of water, according to Allaboutbirds.org. They have a diet consisting of mostly fish but are also known to eat other birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates such as crabs, and mammals including rabbits and muskrats.
Interestingly, while bald eagles prefer to hunt for live prey, they also like to steal prey from other predatory birds and even some mammals.
The bald eagle used to be endangered but has since flourished and increased in numbers after being put under federal protection.
And yes, they have even been known to swim from time to time, even dragging fish to shore with them.
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Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
CHICAGO - Framber Valdez threw seven solid innings, Yordan Alvarez drove in a run and scored one, and the Houston Astros beat the White Sox 3-2 on Wednesday night, ending Chicago’s five-game winning streak.
The AL West-leading Astros hung on after blowing late leads in the first two games of the series. The White Sox trail AL Central-leading Cleveland by two games.
Valdez (12-4) gave up two runs and seven hits, struck out six and walked three. The left-hander is 4-0 in six starts since losing to Oakland on July 9.
Alvarez drove in Jose Altuve with a sacrifice fly in the first. He singled and scored on Trey Mancini’s sac fly in the fourth, and Chas McCormick added an RBI double in the inning against Michael Kopech (4-9) to put Houston on top 3-0.
The White Sox scored two in the bottom half on a RBI double by Yoán Moncada and double-play grounder by Josh Harrison with the bases loaded.
They had runners on first and second with one out in the eighth against Ryne Stanek. Moncada struck out and Yasmani Grandal fouled out to end the threat.
Play was stopped for a few minutes in the eighth when a boy hopped the center-field wall. He pumped his fist as he was escorted off the field.
Ryan Pressly pitched the ninth for his 24th save in 28 chances.
Kopech was nowhere near as dominant after tossing six no-hit innings against Detroit last week. The right-hander went six innings in this one, allowing three runs and five hits. He struck out two after whiffing a career-high 11 in his previous start.
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Astros: The Astros placed OF Aledmys Díaz (left groin discomfort) on the 10-day injured list. He was headed back to Houston, and manager Dusty Baker had no timeline on his return. "I’m just hoping we caught it before it became too serious because they can linger pretty badly," he said. The Astros recalled INF JJ Matijevic from Triple-A Sugar Land.
White Sox: CF Luis Robert (sprained left wrist) had an injection Tuesday, and manager Tony La Russa insisted a stint on the IL is not in the works. "There’s no reason for him to go," La Russa said. "It’s just a question of when he can swing normally and not hold back. There’s nothing damaged in there that we have to protect." Robert was out of the lineup for the fifth straight game, though he ran for Eloy Jiménez in the eighth. ... The White Sox placed INF/OF Leury Garcia (strained lower back) on the 10-day IL and recalled INF Romy González from Triple-A Charlotte. La Russa said he’s "very optimistic" Garcia will be ready to return when he’s eligible.
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An oil spill in Texas has initiated a major clean-up effort to try and stop any effects on wildlife in the state's southern waters.
The Texas Coast Guard said the crude oil spill leaked sludge into the inland waters of Tabbs Bay off the coast of Houston.
The water's edge in the bay had a thick dark brown color visible from aircraft flying over on Wednesday as responders tried to stop the spread of at least 420 gallons of oil that leaked from a fill line into the bay.
Authorities didn't immediately report any injured or affected wildlife.
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks adds her signature to a door, during a visit to Frontier, the world's fastest supercomputer, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
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LAFAYETTE – Outside hitters Kelsey Bennett and Coco Gillett, both All-Sun Belt Conference selections in 2021, represented Louisiana Volleyball on the 2022 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Volleyball team, the conference office announced on Tuesday afternoon.
The honors, and preseason poll, were voted upon by the league’s 14 head coaches. Louisiana was one of only four programs with multiple preseason honorees.
Bennett and Gillett were the leading point producers for the Ragin’ Cajuns offense in 2021 that set the program’s rally-scoring era record with a .230 hitting percentage.
The 2022 season marks the senior campaign for Bennett who has been an annual key contributor both offensively and defensively for Louisiana. An All-Sun Belt selection two years running (2020, 2021) and first team performer last season, Bennett is coming off a third consecutive 200-200 season of kills and digs, and the first-ever 300-300 season of her collegiate career.
The final 2021 tallies for Bennett included 374 kills and 338 digs, she scored double digits in kills in all but five of Louisiana's 26 matches, and generated 15 double-doubles including three 20-20 double-doubles of kills and digs.
Gillett accumulated 294 kills and netted 329 total points for Louisiana during the 2021 season, landing her a second team selection in the SBC’s postseason honors. She produced double digits in kills 17 times, highlighted by a streak of nine consecutive matches with double-digit kills from Sept. 10 through Oct. 9, and led the Ragin' Cajuns with 23 kills at a rate of 3.8 per set at the SBC Tournament.
In the preseason poll, the Ragin' Cajuns were picked fourth, and received a first-place vote, in the SBC West Division. Only two points separated Louisiana and third-place Troy.
Bennett, Gillett and their Ragin’ Cajuns teammates are set to take the court at Earl K. Long Gym on Wednesday, August 17 in the program’s annual Red and White Scrimmage. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and admission is free.
Louisiana operates an efficient and exciting offense by utilizing head coach Kristi Gray's up-tempo system. The Ragin' Cajuns return many key pieces to their productive offense including the leading point producers in outside hitters Kelsey Bennett and Coco Gillett, bring back the one-two middle blocker punch of Kara Barnes and Cami Hicks, and have setters Siena DeCambra and Reka Kotorman to once again guide the offense.
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2022 Preseason All-Sun Belt Volleyball Team
Emily DeWalt, Texas State (S, 5-10, Gr., Helotes, Texas)
Janell Fitzgerald, Texas State (OH, 6-1, Gr., Mansfield, Texas)
Julia Brooks, Troy (MB, 6-1, Jr., St. Louis, Mo.)
Kailey Keeble, South Alabama (S, 5-8, Jr., Maryville, Tenn.)
Kelsey Bennett, Louisiana (OH, 6-0, Sr., Allen, Texas)
Jada Gardner, Texas State (OH, 6-1, Gr., Cibolo, Texas)
Miëtte Veldman, James Madison (OH, 5-10, Jr., Daleville, Va.)
Sophia Davis, James Madison (MB, 6-1, Sr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Baylor Bumford, Georgia Southern (MB/RS, 5-11, Gr., Winter Garden, Fla.)
Coco Gillett, Louisiana (OH, 5-10, So., Bryan, Texas)
Macey Putt, Arkansas State (OH, 6-0, Gr., Ozark, Mo.)
Niki Capizzi, South Alabama (MB, 6-3, Jr., Huntington Beach, Calif.)
Maddie Soboleski, South Alabama (S, 6-0, R-Jr., Erie, Pa.)
Preseason Offensive Player of the Year:
Janell Fitzgerald, Texas State (OH, 6-1, Gr., Mansfield, Texas)
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year:
Niki Capizzi, South Alabama (MB, 6-3, Jr., Huntington Beach, Calif.)
Preseason Setter of the Year:
Emily DeWalt, Texas State (S, 5-10, Gr., Helotes, Texas)
Preseason Libero of the Year:
Rachel Hickey, South Alabama (L, 5-4, Sr., Mishawaka, Ind.)
2022 Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll
First-place votes in parentheses
East Division
Coastal Carolina – 90 (7)
James Madison – 90 (6)
Georgia Southern – 67 (1)
Marshall – 49
Old Dominion – 39
Georgia State – 31
App State – 26
West Division
South Alabama – 92 (8)
Texas State – 88 (5)
Troy – 63
Louisiana – 61 (1)
Arkansas State – 39
Southern Miss – 31
ULM – 18
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LAFAYETTE – Despite the loss of two starting safeties, one to graduation and one to the NFL, the cupboard is far from bare at the position as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football team moves closer to officially opening its 2022 season under head coach Michael Desormeaux.
Bolstered by the return of starter Bralen Trahan and experienced veterans Kam Pedescleaux, Brandon Bishop, Patrick Mensah and Tyrone Lewis, Jr., the back end of the Ragin' Cajuns defense should be poised to have another banner year.
With the loss of 2021 starters Percy Butler (now with the Washington Commanders) and Ja'len Johnson, Trahan, a hometown native and former Acadiana High product, becomes the senior member at safety.
He appeared in all 14 games for the Ragin' Cajuns last season, finishing with 40 tackles, a pair of pass breakups, a fumble recovery and an interception. His interception late in the first half against Marshall in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl led to a go-ahead field goal by Nate Snyder and eventual 36-21 victory.
Pedescleaux started in eight games last season for Louisiana, ranking seventh with 51 tackles, including 30 solo stops. He added 5.0 tackles for loss and two pass breakups and snagged his second-career interception in a victory at Liberty. Bishop totaled 30 tackles on the season for the Ragin' Cajuns with an interception and three tackles in a regular-season victory over App State at Cajun Field. He matched a career-high with five tackles in the season opener at Texas.
Mensah, a special teams standout, and Lewis, a former Kansas State transfer, will take on larger roles in the secondary for Louisiana along with Key'Savalyn Barnes, Tyree Skipper, Courtline Flowers and Cejae Ceasar.
Louisiana will officially kick off the 2022 season on Sept. 3 when it plays host to in-state opponent Southeastern Louisiana at Cajun Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Season tickets for the 2022 campaign are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting Account Manager. For more information call the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the CAJUNDOME at (337) 265-2104.
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The last time YES! Weekly profiled baker and pastry chef Veneé Pawlowski, her Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie, which she was then operating out of her home in Greensboro’s College Hill, was already getting national attention. Her Bourbon Banoffee Pecan Cinnamon Rolls had just won her a $5,000 prize in General Mills Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest, and were selling like something much more crazy-delicious than hotcakes.
But those rolls, inspired by the classic British dessert banoffee pie and combining banana-cinnamon filling, bourbon-banana caramel, cream, homemade English toffee and toasted pecans, were sold via her Facebook page and website, and to lucky customers who ordered them at Double Oaks Bed & Breakfast each Sunday before they sold out.
On Saturday, they sold out at least twice at her new brick-and-mortar store at 1162 Revolution Mill Drive.
Normally (if that word can be used for a store that had its soft opening on Tuesday, August 9), she gets there a little after 5 a.m., unlocks the door at 7, restocks at 10:30 and noon, and closes at 2:30 p.m.
On Saturday, she opened at 8 a.m. and posted “Cinnamon Rolls SOLD OUT” on the Black Magnolia Facebook page at 8:55.
When we got there at 11:50 a.m., she said she’d have more in 15 minutes. My photo of the delicious-looking rolls, covered in roasted pecans and shimmering golden syrup, was taken at 12:11 p.m. They were gone by 12:15, before I could order one.
But that’s okay. The maple bacon cornmeal donuts were sublime, and the Everything Chive Biscuit was so wonderful it seemed almost absurd when she called it “our basic biscuit,” but then described it as “a handmade everything-blend with black sesame seeds, white sesame seeds, garlic, onion, and poppy seeds.”
Pawlowski said that she’s been working 12 to 14 hours a day, which she always expected after her forthcoming grand opening, but hadn’t intended to be doing so just yet.
“It’s been very surreal. I’ve been on autopilot just trying to meet the demand, as it’s been way more of a turnout than I expected. I thought my soft opening would actually be soft, kind of slow and sleepy with this little bakery tucked away in this huge mill complex, and I’d have time to work out the kinks as business slowly grew.”
Instead, she’s already hired two new employees and is preparing to offer a delivery and catering position to a third. She already has her husband Ian working full-time.
Obviously, she’s known Ian for a while, but both the people she’s already hired and the one she wants to hire are far from strangers. “These are people I’ve known for over a decade, and they’re great, and it feels really cool to be able to give jobs to my friends.”
The last time she and Ian worked together, he was her boss, although they were already married.
“Prior to the previous time we worked for the same business, we always have separate schedules. We are both foodies who love experimenting in the kitchen and are always doing that at home. Then we worked at White and Wood for a brief period, when I was the pastry chef there, but that was a very different dynamic. He was my boss, and was a bit stern with me for a very good and wise reason, as he had to demonstrate to the other staff that he wasn’t showing his wife any favors.”
Now the tables are turned, but she refuses to call herself his boss.
“He’s fantastic, just such a good guy that I love so dearly. And now we know what to expect. We’re experimenting and growing and having fun in the kitchen together, and that’s really awesome. He’s my partner rather than an employee, but I do have to train him.”
When told that all wives have to do that, she laughed. “I’ve already trained him as a husband, but am now training him as a pâtissier.”
But Veneé herself has been training, or rather, re-training, with her mentor, award-winning French baker Julien Vicard.
“He gave me my first shot at baking when I was a barista at Loaf Bakery on Elm Street. Then he took me with him when he went to Blue Margarita, which had its problems, but an amazing baking program, as it was in the old Ganache building.”
She described herself as overjoyed and humbled to be trained by him again. “He’s helping us out with our wonderful croissant dough, and I’m going to be training with him to get reacquainted with Viennoiserie.”
When interviewed by YES! Weekly last year, Veneé said, “I call my business Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie because I’m Black, Southern, and French.” While a French term, Viennoiserie means breakfast pastries made in the style of Vienna. Despite being named after the capital of Austria, Viennoiserie became associated with French patisserie after the Vienna-born 19th-century soldier, baker, and newspaper publisher August Zang opened a bakery and pastry shop in Paris in 1839.
“It essentially means laminated pastry.”
In pastry-making, lamination is the process of repeatedly folding and rolling butter into dough to create the super-thin layers that give croissants their signature flaky texture and honeycomb interior structure.
“It’s something that I always wanted to be able to really do, but before now, haven’t done on my own commercially. In the past, I’ve assisted doing it in restaurants, and have learned the process and made it at home by myself, but this will be the first time I’ve done it in quantity. Having access to a dough sheeter has made such a difference. I can do it, but it’s about a two-day process, and it’s really awesome of Julien to help us out right now, and for me to be able to continue my pasty training and do the dough myself. It’s been a while because I usually just do a rough puff and things for morning buns and stuff, but to do a really nice wonderfully-layered croissant, that’s where he’s a master.”
Her menu has varied over her first week, with such experiments as the s’mores croissants that were a delicious success, but cinnamon rolls and biscuits have remained staples.
“I’m also going to be expanding to my cakes and pies. I’ve got salted honey pie and buttermilk bourbon pie planned. The salted honey pie is an inspiration from a really old friend of mine, who works in Buxton Hollow in Asheville. It’s a barbecue place, but they have an amazing dessert program, and I remember a few years ago, they posted their salted honey pie and I thought, man, I’ve got to make that. So, I do mine with gingerbread cornmeal crust and citrus whipped cream on the side, and a sprinkle of salt on top. It’s absolutely to die for, and something I want to introduce to the menu.”
There’s also the cannoli cake she said was “super-popular” when she introduced it at a previous bakery.
“It was Black Magnolia’s first signature cake, inspired by my friend Lexy Maddox, who’s an amazing Italian pastry chef who had a pastry shop with her mother in Jamestown. She was the pastry chef I actually took over from at Table 16, which was my first pastry job many years ago. Being able to know people like this, and find inspiration in their art, and taking that craft and making it into something else is so cool.”
Although born in New Haven, Connecticut, Veneé lives around the corner from the UNCG campus strip where she grew up. “I’m a longtime lover of Tate Street. I think I’m third generation Tater-Tot.”
And now she has her own business that’s also a second home.
“Unlike when I was working for someone else, my daughter Amelia gets to be here. She normally is there with one of her grandmothers, and has got her dinosaurs and other little toys and things, and her tablet. She can nap in the office and the back is set up as a space she can play in.”
She says she couldn’t ask for a better situation.
“One of the reasons I started this business, other than the obvious facts that I love pastry and I love baking, is that I want to have something to give to my kids. I love that it can be a family business. My son has another job, but at the same, he’ll always have this if he wants it, and can come hang out and make some money and learn.”
Black Magnolia Patisserie is in a cozy walk-in (but not sit-down) space down a short stairway at 1162 Revolution Mill Drive beside Cugino Forno. As of this writing, classic cinnamon rolls are $5 each, $9 for two, $15 for four, and $21 for six. Bourbon Banoffee rolls are $6, $11, $19, and $24. Biscuits are $4 plain, and $6 for an egg-n-cheese sandwich.
Orders can be placed via the webform at blackmagnoliagso.com or by emailing blackmagnoliagso@gmail.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/business/black-magnolia-goes-brick-mortar/article_f1014e94-1e40-11ed-b376-b360d3dee965.html | 2022-08-18T05:07:36Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/business/black-magnolia-goes-brick-mortar/article_f1014e94-1e40-11ed-b376-b360d3dee965.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As Wake Forest University students begin trickling into Winston-Salem for the upcoming fall semester, the newly opened Theodore’s Bar and Market awaits their arrival with open doors and a fresh concept. Owned by the young couple who brought Dough-Joe’s Doughnuts & Coffee to Reynolda Village, the new establishment, also in the village, brings a European-style market and bar to the space where Silo Bistro and Bar once stood.
Anna Margaret Roth and her husband Eric Disch are both graduates of WFU and vividly remember enjoying Reynolda Village as students even though there was not a whole lot to do at the time. Upon opening Dough-Joe’s, which served donuts and coffee out of a food truck for two years before their current location, Roth found that a lot more students began visiting Reynolda Village helping the area develop a whole new vibe.
“It’s been interesting because we opened the coffee shop six months before Covid-19 happened so we truly had no concept, and even now have no concept of what our business would run like had the pandemic not been a factor,” said Roth. Inevitably, the pandemic still impacted Dough-Joe’s, but Disch, who graduated with a Masters degree from WFU’s School of Business, feels Dough-Joe’s made out better than other businesses due to it being so new.
On the upside, when the pandemic forced everyone to suddenly stay home, it served Reynolda Village well when people began looking for options to be outside while enduring the shutdown. “You couldn’t do much during Covid-19, but you could go out and go for a walk, get outside,” said Disch. “And there is so much space around here, the walking trails are so good that a lot of people, I think, discovered Reynolda Village during that time.”
Naturally, Dough-Joe’s shut down for about seven weeks and eventually reopened with indoor seating closed for a period. However, the Reynolda Village area provides so much outdoor space that people did not stop visiting the shop and making themselves at home on the patio or anywhere in the village’s outdoors. Meanwhile, the couple became aware of a beautiful space sitting vacant just above Dough-Joe’s.
Silo Bistro and Bar had permanently closed towards the end of 2019 right before the pandemic hit. Roth and Disch would walk through what was left of the building and toy with its possibilities as a potential bar. They then left the idea alone but later decided to go for it and approached their property managers who loved the pitch for the empty spot.
Optimistic about their new venture, Roth and Disch had hoped to have Theodore’s Bar and Market up and running by the beginning of this year but Covid-19’s aftermath delayed their plans. Everything and anything that was put into motion would take longer than expected, but while the couple waited patiently for things to get shipped, to hire and train staff, and simply set up the place, the excitement around Theodore’s slowly built.
Named after their first dog together, Teddy, the bar and market rest on opposite sides of each other within the same building. The market functions as both a bistro and small retail space for home goods, snacks, and wine, and across the hall the bar resembles an English pub. Once back in the swing of classes, WFU students visiting the market can count on a fresh selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, and even baked goods that are baked downstairs in Dough Joe’s.
With plenty of seating and lounging space, Roth authored the beautifully designed decor inside the bar.
And like the baked goods in the market, the syrups developed for the cocktail drinks are also made downstairs at Dough Joe’s. While Theodore’s is divided into two different areas, it functions as one unit with a very large communal table in between where people can meet, as well as two entrances with access to outdoor space allowing dog owners to bring their pets along.
“We just feel like the Reynolda Village area is such an asset to Winston-Salem,” said Disch. “The area is so beautiful, the gardens and the museum are amazing, they did such a great job with the grounds, and we just feel like we want to put touch points here that people can come to on a daily or weekly basis and enjoy the area, feel like all kinds of people can find something over here.”
The bar and market had its soft opening a few weeks back and finally opened to the public with full hours this past Friday. As the new establishment continues to settle, the couple looks to continue expanding their market products with ready-to-go picnic baskets that people can purchase and enjoy on the green space or take home. Already on the hunt to use as many local ingredients as possible and keep products seasonal, they also hope to have a farmer’s market outside one day.
Roth and Disch have thoroughly enjoyed working together on Dough Joe’s and now Theodore’s Bar and Market, continuously complementing each other’s approaches and ideas. “It’s been really fun. We have a good time, and neither of us would be able to do any of this without the other person,” said Roth. “We both have very different skill sets that end up working out super well together.”
Having finally concluded the long wait to open their second business, the WFU alumni both hope Theodore’s does well, thrives, and develops a group of regulars that love frequenting the bar and market, continuing to build the Reynolda Village community while developing a symbiotic relationship with Dough Joe’s and the university itself. | https://www.yesweekly.com/business/reynolda-village-welcomes-theodore-s-bar-and-market/article_35a87b48-1e56-11ed-8a3f-bb63a693c294.html | 2022-08-18T05:07:37Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/business/reynolda-village-welcomes-theodore-s-bar-and-market/article_35a87b48-1e56-11ed-8a3f-bb63a693c294.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
24 Extraordinary High Point Educators to be Honored
High Point – On Fri., Aug. 19, the High Point Schools Partnership (HPSP) will honor 24 outstanding educators at their annual Extraordinary Educators Luncheon. Community leaders from across the county will gather to celebrate the educators, including N.C. State Representative Amos Quick, who will host the inspiring program. The event will held at the High Point Country Club and starts at 11:30 a.m.
Principals from each Guilford County School in High Point were asked to nominate a teacher that stood out this year. “Teachers have gone above and beyond these last two years to make sure students felt supported and were learning even as we all dealt with the unpredictability of a pandemic,” says HPSP program coordinator, Dawn Spencer, a former principal herself. “Each of the honorees is inspiring.”
Shadybrook Elementary principal Abu Zaeem wrote of first grade teacher Lynn Swann, “Mrs. Swann helps her first graders dream big about their future, then helps them build the foundation to make those dreams a reality.”
Ann Busby, a longtime educator and community advocate, will also be presented with the Margaret Bourdeaux Arbuckle Award at the event. Busby is the former executive director of Communities in Schools, High Point and serves on the board of the High Point Community Foundation. The award is named after Guilford Education Alliance’s former executive director and is given out annually to community leaders who have exemplified a strong vision and passion for ensuring that all of Guilford County’s children have equitable access to a quality education.
The 24 teachers being honored are: Alicia Samuels (Allen Jay Elementary), LaToya Terrell (Allen Jay Middle), Marci Price (Andrews High), Patricia Alford (Fairview Elementary), Stacey Clarke-Huie (Ferndale Middle), Jordan Vail (Florence Elementary), Allison Kelley (High Point Central), Chaun Doak (Johnson Street Global Studies), Almelia Byrd (The Kearns Academy), Sheena Hyder (Kirkman Park Elementary), Vernee Rogers (The Middle College at GTCC-High Point), Pimnapa Julsuwan (Montlieu Academy of Technology), DeElle Underdue (Northwood Elementary), Sandy McGoogan (Oak Hill Elementary), Katelyn Thompson (Oak Hill Elementary), Kristen Vecchia (Parkview Village Expressive Arts Elementary), Sarmila De (Penn-Griffin School for the Arts), Lynn Swann (Shadybrook Elementary), Leslie Canady (Southwest Elementary), Stephanie Powell (Southwest High), Darrin Turner (Southwest Middle), Nicole Martorano (Triangle Lake Montessori), Tausha Stewart (Union Hill Elementary), and Tanya Trent (Welborn Academy Science and Technology).
Tickets for the event, which begins at 11:30 a.m., can be purchased by contacting Dawn Spencer at dspencer@GEANC.org. Individual tickets are $30.00. | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/24-extraordinary-high-point-educators-to-be-honored/article_c31f6cae-1e54-11ed-893e-37d7d96602b0.html | 2022-08-18T05:07:38Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/education/24-extraordinary-high-point-educators-to-be-honored/article_c31f6cae-1e54-11ed-893e-37d7d96602b0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Author and wife of TV legend Bob "Gilligan" Denver to Attend Mayberry Days
-Dreama Denver Official Guest For Celebration of Classic Television and Nostalgia -
Dreama Denver, celebrated author and the wife of TV legend Bob Denver, whose roles on Gilligan's Island, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as well as appearances on The Andy Griffith Show have cemented a legacy amongst lovers of classic television, will attend the much anticipated 2022 Mayberry Days Festival from Sept. 22-24.
Dreama Denver's appearance at the annual celebration of the beloved Andy Griffith Show and other classics of TV history comes on the heels of the recent digital reissue of Bob Denver's long-unavailable audiobook for his biography GILLIGAN, MAYNARD AND ME. Mrs. Denver will be meeting fans and signing copies of her many books and more. Of her appearance at 2022 Mayberry Days, Dreama says, "Mayberry Days is more fun than the law should allow! I wish every single person out there could experience this remarkable step back in time. For Andy Griffith Show lovers who’ve never been, I can’t recommend it highly enough. For those who come every year, I can’t wait to see you again".
To learn more about Dreama Denver and the legacy of Bob Denver, visit: https://bobdenver.com/
About Mayberry Days
Mayberry Days® is a festival for the whole family with activities and events for the fans who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn't carry a gun. Enjoy a bottle of pop while playing checkers, relax to music from many local bands playing the same songs that Andy grew up with and performed on The Andy Griffith Show.
From the first concert to "The Emmett" golf tournament on Thursday to eating a porkchop sandwich to singing along on the last song at the Blackmon Amphitheatre on Sunday evening, there is something for everyone in the family. The Surry Arts Council and City of Mount Airy welcome fans of all ages and from all around the world to Mayberry Days. Make plans now to attend this family-friendly festival and enjoy days filled with the Mayberry spirit.
Mayberry Days events take place at or around the Andy Griffith Playhouse, in the Historic Earle Theatre, in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre (below the museum) or at the Blackmon Amphitheatre unless otherwise noted in the schedule. The Surry Arts Council venues are within walking distance of each other, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes (the festival goes on, rain or shine). There is limited free parking in the numerous municipal lots downtown for the earlybirds.
Be sure to come visit Mount Airy during other times of the year as well. The Andy Griffith Museum is open 7 days a week and the Surry Arts Council has events going on throughout the year, so there are plenty of reasons to return.
Tickets are now available for select 2022 shows with more coming as they are scheduled. Don't wait until the last minute before they are sold out! | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/author-and-wife-of-tv-legend-bob-gilligan-denver-to-attend-mayberry-days/article_f45d45e2-1e5a-11ed-8d34-8f43061fa953.html | 2022-08-18T05:07:39Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/author-and-wife-of-tv-legend-bob-gilligan-denver-to-attend-mayberry-days/article_f45d45e2-1e5a-11ed-8d34-8f43061fa953.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There’s something scary going on in Winston-Salem. It can be seen in writer/director John Mathis’ Where’s Rose, which opens Friday for an exclusive run at Marketplace Cinemas, located at 2095 Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. And it can be seen with Mathis himself in attendance on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following the 7:15 p.m. showings — possibly with additional cast and crewmembers. (For more information, visit https://www.mpcws.com/.)
The film stars Ty Simpkins as Eric Daniels, a high-school athlete soon to enter college on an athletic scholarship. One night, his younger sister — Skyler Elyse Philpot as the titular Rose — inexplicably vanishes in the woods surrounding their home. Shortly thereafter, however, she turns up, seemingly unharmed. But Eric begins to suspect that Rose isn’t Rose, which grows into an obsession. To say much more would mean divulging the film’s secrets and surprises, of which there are a few. Suffice to say, Where’s Rose is not the traditional horror film. In many ways, it’s deeper and darker — which was Mathis’ intent all along.
“I am very proud of it and all that our team accomplished,” he said. “Obviously, I see the film’s flaws and know that it’s in no way a perfect film. But for our budget and schedule, I think everyone really knocked it out of the park. I have been very happy with the response so far! I know some people will like it and some people won’t, that’s just how it goes! Filmmaking is what I want to do for the rest of my life so what I love the most about it is the experience. For me, I really cherish the making of the film and all the memories that come with that. I made friends, got to travel out of the country for the first time to premiere it in London, and now have it playing in theaters! I just consider myself lucky and can’t wait to make the next one!” (He is presently working on two projects, both in the fantasy genre.)
Mathis, who grew up on a farm in Waxhaw, N.C., graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) School of Filmmaking in 2017. He began working on the script for Where’s Rose during his senior year. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles and continued honing it. For a time, it looked like the film would be made in Atlanta, and Mathis even moved there to begin pre-production work. When funding fell through, his next idea was a more familiar location: Winston-Salem.
“In 2020, my team and I decided to raise the funds ourselves through the investment company ‘Wefunder,’” Mathis said. “Once we decided that the next question was where we could go to shoot the film that would give us the most support. Since we were all UNCSA film alumni we decided to go back to our home of Winston-Salem and shoot it there — I’m so glad that we did.”
One complication Mathis hadn’t foreseen was the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated stringent safety precautions. “Keeping my cast and crew was my top priority,” he said. “Thankfully we had the Piedmont Triad Film Commission as well as the city of Winston-Salem behind us. They both really helped us ensure that we had everything we needed to make it a safe production.”
Mathis also had the benefit of a crew comprised almost entirely of fellow UNCSA graduates. “UNCSA really trained us to work as co-workers, and I mean that in the best way,” he said. “The school really pushes you to work at such a high level when you are on set that you work as colleagues and then afterward you hang out and are just regular college students. UNCSA was a great time for me as an artist and human being. Going to that school, you are surrounded by so many talented peers, it really makes you push yourself and grow. I met so many of my collaborators there who I work with today. So it felt very natural to be working with them again in a professional setting. The bonus was we got to pay them! But truly, it was an honor working with them and it was amazing how fast and professional they all were. I don’t think we could have pulled off this film with the budget we had without such an incredibly talented crew.”
The UNCSA connection extended to a few members of the cast. Matias De La Flor, who graduated this year and presented a reading of his contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in Bailey Park in July before moving to New York City, appears as Eric’s fellow football jock Jared.
“Working with John was smooth,” De La Flor said. “I have no doubt he will have a long career. It was a very ambitious movie and I was so impressed with the professionalism and craft of the whole team.”
Local audiences first got a taste of Where’s Rose when it played at the RiverRun International Film Festival in April, which directly led to its exclusive theatrical run at Marketplace Cinemas.
“I’m thrilled to have the film returning to the town where it was filmed to play at our cinema,” said Zack Fox, Marketplace Cinemas general manager and an award-winning filmmaker himself. “This is a great opportunity to support North Carolina filmmakers and filmmaking, which is such a passionate part of my life. See quality local talent and movies on the big screen!”
Fox saw Where’s Rose at RiverRun. “I met John, and he and I had some great conversations during the festival,” Fox recalled. “He’s a terrific young filmmaker himself. We’ve kept in touch since the festival. He recently asked if I was interested in playing his film for a full run. Needless to say, I was and we were both very excited to play in Winston-Salem, so we made it happen.”
“We are always thrilled when a film from RiverRun finds a distribution path theatrically or on a streaming platform,” said Rob Davis, RiverRun executive director. “It’s especially nice that Where’s Rose is playing locally given its local connections; it was made by primarily all UNCSA alumni and filmed in Winston-Salem. Kudos to John Mathis and his team for making a film during the pandemic and for their success in getting it seen by a wide audience.”
“I have so many great memories of seeing films at RiverRun while I attended UNCSA,” Mathis said. “It’s such an incredible resource for the students, and hopefully folks are still taking advantage of that! I loved walking into (UNCSA’s) Main Theatre and catching some indie and just being blown away. To me, there is nothing like the theatrical experience.”
For more information, call 336-725-4646 or visit https://www.mpcws.com/ | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/for-filmmaker-john-mathis-everything-s-coming-up-rose/article_ad4aff74-1e4f-11ed-98f3-0f0e0c7bc529.html | 2022-08-18T05:07:45Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/for-filmmaker-john-mathis-everything-s-coming-up-rose/article_ad4aff74-1e4f-11ed-98f3-0f0e0c7bc529.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In partnership with Parkway Lincoln, RiverRun is hosting the 4th Lincoln Smartphone Short Film Contest! The film content/story must be centered around a Lincoln vehicle(s). Participants may interpret this however they choose and will be judged on creativity and originality. The films will be screened for free to the community in RiverRun’s Virtual Theater from September 18-24.
How To Enter
Create a short film between 1-5 minutes long using only a smartphone. The film must be submitted in one of the following formats: (.mp4) (.mov) files; widescreen format (horizontal). No square or vertical formatted films.
Submit your film to tiffany@riverrunfilm.com by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 9.
A panel of Jurors will judge the films and select the top 3 best films which will be awarded the following cash prizes:
First: $150
Second: $100
Third: $75
Full details and guidelines can be found at riverrunfilm.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/fourth-lincoln-smartphone-short-film-contest/article_17ce74b0-1e51-11ed-af6b-5371b1fd8fa8.html | 2022-08-18T05:07:56Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/fourth-lincoln-smartphone-short-film-contest/article_17ce74b0-1e51-11ed-af6b-5371b1fd8fa8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Writer/director John Mathis, a 2017 graduate of the UNCSA School of Filmmaking, returned to his collegiate stomping grounds to make Where’s Rose, an imaginative and even ingenious psycho-shocker. In short, he’s scared up a winner. At the very least, and it’s much more than that, Where’s Rose is a great calling card for Mathis.
Ty Simpkins, doubling as a first-time producer, stars as Eric Daniels, a handsome and driven high-school quarterback recently accepted to college on an athletic scholarship. This is cause for celebration, with the solitary exception of sensitive little sister Rose (Skyler Elyse Philpot), who’s worried she’ll be lonely without big brother around.
One evening, while Eric’s classmate Jessica (Anneliese Judge) is babysitting, Rose mysteriously vanishes. The next day, just as mysteriously, Rose reappears, seemingly none the worse for wear and not necessarily traumatized. Everyone breathes a sigh of relief except Eric, who is convinced that what emerged from the woods wasn’t Rose.
As Eric becomes more obsessed with Rose’s “true” identity, their parents (Kathy Searle and Nick Basta) become more concerned with his increasingly erratic behavior. Even Jessica seems traumatized by the experience, for reasons that only become clear at the climax.
Filmed on location in Winston-Salem, Where’s Rose is a thoroughly polished piece of work. The genre trappings are present, but what elevates the narrative is the complexity of its principal characters, and although the film fits squarely in the realm of horror, it’s played completely straight. There may be a few references to other films (and filmmakers), but it’s devoid — appropriately — of humor.
There is, inevitably, a “Big Reveal” — and it’s very big indeed, shedding an entirely new light on everything that has occurred, but without diminishing or trivializing it. Actually, it enhances what has gone on before, and in a way, it’s even more horrifying as a result. Mathis evinces a cool, controlled confidence throughout, never belaboring or protracting the storyline. Where’s Rose is tight and trim, running a sharp 83 minutes, and there’s nary a wasted moment.
The film benefits immeasurably from its principal performances. Philpot is alternately sweet and spooky as the titular Rose, and Judge proves to be a real discovery in her feature debut, conveying guilt and pain in a subtle but palpable fashion. Simpkins, no stranger to the genre having appeared in the Insidious franchise (the fifth film is due for release next year), is at the top of his game here. His portrayal of Eric is both cunning, credible, and economically rendered. He neither overplays nor underplays the role, and the result is one of the best performances of his career to date.
— Where’s Rose opens Friday at Marketplace Cinemas, 2095 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/gone-girl-the-wicked-woods-of-winston-salem/article_b97dac86-1e4c-11ed-8671-7372e10d0dad.html | 2022-08-18T05:08:02Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/film/gone-girl-the-wicked-woods-of-winston-salem/article_b97dac86-1e4c-11ed-8671-7372e10d0dad.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PICK OF THE WEEK
GOD TOLD ME TO (Blue Underground/MVD Entertainment Group): Legendary B-movie auteur Larry Cohen’s 1976 supernatural thriller – the subject of a 2013 YES! WEEKLY cover story upon its Blu-ray release (it was a slow news week) – now makes its debut in a 4K Ultra HD combo ($49.95 retail).
New York City is rocked by a series of bizarre murders in which the perpetrators utter the same, titular phrase to explain their deeds. Tony Lo Bianco (who replaced Robert Forster) is first-rate as Peter Nicholas, a troubled detective whose obsession with the case leads him into a bizarre, existential odyssey that forces him to confront his own past. A star-studded cast includes Sandy Dennis, Deborah Raffin, Richard Lynch, Mike Kellin, Sam Levene, Robert Drivas, and – believe it or not – Andy Kaufman (in his feature debut).
Like many of Cohen’s films, God Told Me To (also released as Demon) is a film of ideas – some inspired, some fascinating, and some genuinely disturbing, even distasteful – and like many of his films the concept is admittedly better than the execution, which is occasionally ragged. Yet the film themes remain timely and creepy, combining elements of Christian theology with alien theory, with a palpable atmosphere of moral decay. It’s not for everyone, but God Told Me To is a true one of a kind, as its cult following will attest.
Bonus features including audio commentaries, retrospective interviews and Q&A sessions, theatrical trailers and TV spots, and more. Rated R. ***
ALSO AVAILABLE
DON’T TELL HER IT’S ME (Code Red/Kino Lorber): Director Malcolm Mowbray’s low-impact 1990 romantic comedy, based on screenwriter Sarah Bird’s novel The Boyfriend School (the film’s original title), stars Steve Guttenberg as a lovelorn cartoonist who undergoes a complete makeover engineered by novelist sister Shelley Long to win the heart of dream girl Jami Gertz. The kind of film that helped derail the big-screen careers of Guttenberg and Long, this also wastes the talents of Kyle MacLachlan and Madchen Amick (in her feature debut), available on Blu-ray ($29.95 retail). Rated PG-13. *
FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK (Film Movement): Writer/producer/executive producer/director Bobbi Jo Hart’s award-winning feature documentary focuses on the late-‘60s “girl group” Fanny (which predated The Runaways, The Go-Gos, The Bangles, and others), and their status as pioneers in rock music, dovetailing perfectly with the Women’s Liberation Movement, featuring the members of the group (Jean and June Millington, Brie Howard Darling, Alice de Buhr, Nickey Barclay, and Patti Quatro), as well as such contemporaries and admirers as Bonnie Raitt, Todd Rundgren, John Sebastian, and others. A must for music buffs and a winning celebration of Fanny’s legacy. The DVD ($24.95 retail) includes bonus features. ***
“FIREBITE”: SEASON 1 (Acorn/RLJ Entertainment): Writer/director/executive producers Warwick Thornton and Dexter Fletcher created this AMC+ horror series that puts a spin on vampire lore, starring Rob Collins and Shantae Barnes-Cowan as indigenous Australians tasked with eliminating the minions of the diabolical Vampire King (Callan Mulvey) before they lay waste to humankind, in all eight episodes from the inaugural 2021-’22 season, available on DVD ($34.97 retail) and Blu-ray ($35.97 retail).
FIRE IN THE MOUNTAINS (Kino Lorber): Writer/director Ajitpal Singh’s award-winning debut features focuses on a mother (Vinamrata Rai) in a tourist village near the Himalayan Mountains who must contend with superstition and suppression as she attempts to procure medical treatment for her ailing son (newcomer Mayank Singh Jaira), whom her husband (Chandan Bisht) is convinced is the victim of a local curse. In Hindi with English subtitles, available on DVD ($19.95 retail).
FLATLINERS (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment Group): Director Joel Schumacher’s 1990 psychological drama follows five medical students (Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, and Oliver Platt) as they delve into the mysteries of the afterlife by intentionally participating in dangerous experiments in which they experience near-death experiences. A potentially fascinating premise emphasizes style over substance, tends toward shallowness, and never fulfills its promise. The real-life romance between Sutherland and Roberts, which generated headlines, undoubtedly helped this score at the box-office, although at this time anything Roberts appeared in tended to be a hit. Look fast for Hope Davis in her feature debut, and the film earned an Oscar nomination for Best Sound Effects Editing, available on Blu-ray ($39.95 retail) and 4K Ultra HD combo ($49.95 retail), each replete with bonus features including audio commentary, retrospective interviews, collectible booklet, theatrical trailer, and more. Rated R. **
FLYING GUILLOTINE 2 (88 Films/MVD Entertainment Group): A Quentin Tarantino favorite, this 1978 martial-arts extravaganza (originally titled Can ku da ci sha and also released as Palace Carnage), a follow-up to a 1975 film, stars Ti Lung as an outlaw rebel who teams up with female freedom fighters to vanquish a despotic emperor, available on Blu-ray ($29.95 retail) replete with original Mandarin (with English subtitles) and English-dubbed audio options, audio commentary, collectible booklet and poster, and more.
FROWNLAND (The Criterion Collection): It reportedly took six years for editor/writer/director Ronald Bronstein to make his feature debut, an award-winning, micro-budgeted 2007 black comedy detailing the increasingly dismal day-to-day activities of impoverished, obnoxious coupon salesman Dore Mann (in his only starring role to date) on the mean streets of a rapidly-changing New York City, available on Blu-ray ($39.95 retail), boasting Bronstein’s introduction, deleted scenes, and Bronstein’s conversation with filmmaker Benny Safdie.
“HIDDEN ASSETS: SERIES 1 (Acorn TV/RLJ Entertainment): Angeline Ball reprises her role as Emer Berry from Acceptable Risk, an inspector for Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) in this spin-off series created by Peter McKenna, wherein she attempts to piece together the possible links between international drug trafficking, political corruption, and terrorist activity in Antwerp, where she must contend – and cooperate – with Belgian terrorist expert Wouter Hendrickx, in all six episodes from the inaugural 2021 season, featuring Simone Kirby, Peter Curran, Charlie Carrick, Cathy Belton, Jane Brennan, and Michael Ironside in support, available on DVD ($39.99 retail).
“MARC ALLEGRET DVDS” (Icarus Films Home Video): A pair of digitally restored DVDs of vintage dramas directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Marc Allegret (1900-’73): 1953’s Julietta, based on Louise de Vilmorin’s novel, starring Jean Marais, Jeanne Moreau, and Dany Robin (in the title role); and Allegret’s 1955 adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s controversial classic Lady Chatterley’s Lover, starring Danielle Darrieux, Leo Genn, and Erno Crisa. Both films are in French with English subtitles, and each DVD retails for $29.98.
“NADIA: THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER” – THE COMPLETE SERIES (GKIDS/Shout! Factory): A self-explanatory Blu-ray collection ($49.98 retail) consisting of all 39 episodes from the entire 1990-’91 run of the popular fantasy series (originally titled Fushigi no umi no Nadia), inspired by the works of Jules Verne set against the backdrop of the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, wherein teen inventor Jean and the mysterious Nadia join forces when the latter comes into possession of the coveted Blue Water crystal. Bonus features include original Japanese-language (with English subtitles) and English-dubbed audio options, featurette, collectible booklet, and more.
“NCIS”: THE NINETEENTH SEASON (CBS Home Entertainment/Paramount Home Entertainment): Mark Harmon bids farewell to the character of Jethro Gibbs, head of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, in all 21 episodes from the 2021-'22 season of the award-winning CBS mystery series which spawned a spate of “NCIS” series' in its wake, with David McCallum, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover, and new regulars Gary Cole, and Kartina Law joined by guest stars Pam Dawber (Harmon’s real-life wife) and Denise Crosby, available in a five-DVD collection ($49.98 retail) – replete with behind-the-scenes featurettes.
NEPTUNE FROST (Kino Lorber): Producer/cinematographer/art director Anisia Uzeyman and writer/producer Saul Williams co-directed this award-winning, surrealist exploration of anti-colonialism, social rebellion, and sexuality in contemporary Burundi, inspired by Williams’ 2016 album MartyrLoserKing. In English, French, Kinyarwanda, and Swahili with English subtitles, available on DVD ($19.95 retail) and Blu-ray ($29.95 retail), each replete with bonus features including audio commentary, deleted scenes, and trailer.
NEXT TIME WE LOVE (Kino Lorber Studio Classics): The marriage of ambitious actress Margaret Sullavan and reporter James Stewart is frayed when she achieves stardom and he is assigned overseas, in this 1936 romantic melodrama featuring Ray Milland as Sullavan’s former suitor, available on Blu-ray ($24.95 retail) replete with audio commentary and trailers.
THE OLD MAN MOVIE (Unearthed Films/MVD Entertainment Group): The Blu-ray bow ($29.95 retail) of the award-winning 2019 stop-motion animated feature (originally titled Vanamehe film), which marks the feature debuts of co-writer/directors Oskar Lehemaa and Mikk Magi, who created the earlier animated shorts detailing the misadventures of a bumbling dairy farmer and his mischievous grandchildren in the Estonian countryside, Bonus features include original Estonian (with English subtitles) and English-dubbed audio options, shorts, and trailer.
POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN (Eleven Arts/Shout! Factory): Director Yosuke Hirota PG-rated debut feature is an adaptation of Akihiro Nishino’s acclaimed Japanese picture book (originally titled Eiga Entotsumachi no Puperu) detailing the unlikely but fantastic friendship that develops between an imaginative young boy and the title character, a magical man made of garbage, featuring a star-studded English-language voice-over cast including Tony Hale, Stephen Root, Antonio Raul Corbo, Misty Lee, and Hasan Moinhaj, available in a DVD/Blu-ray combo ($26.98 retail), boasting such bonus features as original Japanese (with English subtitles) and English-dubbed audio options, collectible booklet, and more.
“SOUTH PARK”: THE COMPLETE TWENTY-FOURTH SEASON (Comedy Central/Paramount Home Entertainment): Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Emmy- and Peabody Award-wining Comedy Central animated juggernaut continues in all two feature-length episodes from the 2020-’21 season, which directly addressed – in its own irreverent fashion – the COVID-19 pandemic and earned yet another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program, available on DVD ($13.99 retail) and Blu-ray ($16.99 retail).
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Four Saints Brewing
218 South Fayetteville St. | 336.610.3722
Thursdays: Taproom Trivia
Fridays: Music Bingo
Aug 20: Creatio
Aug 21: Honky Tonk Jam w/ Mark Dillon & Friends
Aug 27: Analog Crash
Sep 3: William Nesmith
Sep 4: Randolph Jazz Band
Sep 10: 80’s Unleashed
Sep 17: Ashetoberfest 2022
CARBORRO
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main St | 919.967.9053
Aug 18: Alesana
Aug 20: Abbey Road Live!
Aug 20: Snail Mail
Aug 21: Man or Astro-Man?
Aug 21-22: Lucinda Williams
Aug 27: Tenille Townes
Aug 28: School of Rock — Chapel Hill’s End of Season Showcase
Aug 30: Boris
Aug 31: Sir Woman
Sep 1: Post Sex Nachos & Similar Kind
Sep 2: Birds and Arrows
Sep 3-4: Mipso
Sep 4: Interpol
Sep 7: Holy Fawn
Sep 8: Croce Plays Croce — 50th Annicersary
Sep 9: Spiritualized Live
Sep 10: Chris Stamey’s A Brand New Shade of Blue
Sep 10: Jordy Searcy
Sep 10: The Pink Stones + Teddy and the Rough Riders
Sep 11: Margo Cilker
Sep 12: Tall Heights
Sep 12: Briston Maroney
Sep 13: Lake Street Dive
Sep 13: Sales
Sep 14: Joe Purdy
Sep 14: Illiterate Light
Sep 16: DB Edmunds Album Release Show
Sep 16: Broncho
CHARLOTTE
Bojangles Coliseum
2700 E Independence Blvd | 704.372.3600
Aug 19: Kurtis Conner Live
Aug 21: Bronco Tour USA 2022
Aug 26: George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour
Sep 2: Intocable Modus Operandi Tour
Sep 3: Daughtry: The Dearly Beloved Tour
Sep 8 The Temptations & the Four Tops
Sep 9: Jim Jefferies: The Moist Tour
Sep 29 - Oct 2: Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
CMCU Amphitheatre
former Uptown Amphitheatre
820 Hamilton St | 704.549.5555
Aug 18: Brett Eldredge
Aug 20: Andrew McMahon in The Wilderness & Dashboard Confessional
Aug 25: Jack White: The Supply Chain Issues Tour
Aug 26: Goo Goo Dolls
Aug 27: Jamey Johnson
Aug 30: Lauv: All 4 Nothing Tour
Aug 31: Dispatch and O.A.R. Summer Tour
Sep 10: Halestorm
Sep 15: Koe Wetzel
Sep 17: Lake Street Dive
The Fillmore
1000 NC Music Factory Blvd | 704.916.8970
Aug 17: War on the Catwalk
Aug 19: Cristopher Cross
Aug 19: Sleigh Bells
Aug 20: Chris Webby
Aug 23: Teyana Taylor
Aug 24: Hoodie Allen
Aug 27: Kany Garcia
Aug 28: Giveon
Sep 1: Jay Critch
Sep 2: Grits & Biscuits
Sep 4: Club 90’s Present Un Verano Contigo — Bad Bunny Dance Night
Sep 6: Aleman — Tour USA 2022
Sep 7: Apocalyptica: Cell-0 Tour
Sep 8: DPR — Regime World Tour 2022
Sep 8: Alex Isley — Marigold Tour
Sep 9: In this Moment
Sep 9: Wild Rivers
Sep 10: P-Square
Sep 11: Lacuna Coil
Sep 16: Denzel Curry
Sep 18: Alec Benjamin
PNC Music Pavilion
707 Pavilion Blvd | 704.549.1292
Aug 23: Jack Johnson
Aug 26: Rod Stewart & Cheap Trick
Aug 31: Korn & Evanescence
Sep 6: Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth & The Hu
Sep 9: OneRepublic & Needtobreathe
Sep 10: Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff And The Night Sweats & Billy Strings
Sep 18: Nas & Wu-Tang Clan
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade St | 704.688.9000
www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com
Aug 27: The Lumineers
Sep 4: Twenty One Pilots
Sep 11: Kevin Hart
Sep 20: Karol G
Sep 21: Mary J. Blige
CLEMMONS
Village Square Tap House
6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct | 336.448.5330
www.vstaphouse.com | www.facebook.com/vstaphouse
DURHAM
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan St | 919.560.3030
Aug 17: John Hiatt & The Goners Featuring Sonny Landreth
Aug 20: War on the Catwalk
Sep 4: Crowded House: ‘Dreamers Are Waiting’ Tour
Sep 8: Croce Plays Crose - 50th Anniversary
Sep 17: Matt Nathanson
Sep 19: Brian Culbertson w/ Marcus Anderson & Marqueal Jordan
DPAC
123 Vivian St | 919.680.2787
Aug 17: Mary Chapin Carpenter
Aug 20: Kurtis Conner
Aug 27: Jo Koy
Sep 8: Jim Jefferies
Sep 9: The Temptations and The Four Taps
Sep 14 - Oct 2: Frozen
ELKIN
Reeves Theater
129 W Main St | 336.258.8240
Wednesdays: Reeves Open Mic
Fourth Thursdays: Old-Time Jam
Aug 18: TMBS–Lilli Lewis/ Heather Sarona/ Tyler Nail
Aug 19: Alexa Rose
Aug 20: Vagabond Saints’ Society plays Duran Duran’s Rio
Aug 26: Hank, Pattie, & The Current
Aug 27: The Reeves House Band plays the Beatles
Sep 1: TMBS --— Jay Bird/ Alice Gerrard/ Our Band
Sep 9: Victoria Victoria
Sep 15: TMBS–Annie Mack/ Ordinary Elephant/ Django Haskins
Sep 16: I Draw Slow
Sep 23: Mountain Heart
GREENSBORO
Arizona Pete’s
2900 Patterson St #A | 336.632.9889
Barn Dinner Theatre
120 Stage Coach Tr. | 336.292.2211
Aug 26 - Sep 24: Beehive the 60’s Musical
Carolina Theatre
310 S. Greene Street | 336.333.2605
Aug 19: Unheard Project GSO
Aug 21: East of Nashville Songwriters in the Round
Aug 27: Jokez N Jamz
Sep 3: Frames + Housewife
Sep 9: NC Comedy Fest 2022 — Eric Trundy
The Corner Bar
1700 Spring Garden St | 336.272.5559
www.facebook.com/corner.bar.37
Comedy Zone
1126 S Holden Rd | 336.333.1034
Aug 18-21: Tommy Davidson
Aug 26-27: Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor
Sep 1: Kevin James Thornton
Sep 2-4: Dusty Slay
Sep 9-11: John Crist
Sep 13: Chad & JT
Common Grounds
602 S Elm Ave | 336.698.388
www.facebook.com/CommonGroundsGreensboro
Aug 27: Eduardo
Cone Denim
117 S Elm St | 336.378.9646
Aug 20: Yngwie Malmsteen
Flat Iron
221 Summit Ave | 336.501.3967
Aug 17: Nightblooms
Aug 18: Swansgate
Aug 19: The Nubeing Collective
Aug 20: Snozzberries
Aug 21: The Hit Band
Aug 25: The Prescriptions
Aug 26: Deaf Andrews + Ccondado
Aug 27: Del Ward
Aug 28: The Ellipses
Aug 31: Drew Shamir
Sep 24: Hustle Souls
Sep 30: Dr. Bacon
Garage Tavern
5211 A West Market St | 336.763.2020
Aug 18: Savannah Grace Dunn
Aug 19: Huckleberry Shyne
Aug 20: Jukebox Rehab
Aug 21: Megan Doss & John Montgomery
Aug 25: Jim Mayberry
Aug 26: Room 42 Band
Aug 27: Big Bump & The Stunguns
Greensboro Coliseum
1921 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400
Sep 10: Alan Jackson
Sep 17: Mary J. Blige
Little Brother Brewing
348 South Elm St | 336.510.9678
www.facebook.com/littlebrotherbrew
Piedmont Hall
2411 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400
South End Brewing Co.
117B W Lewis St | 336.285.6406
Tuesdays: Trivia Night
Aug 18: BMLB
Aug 19: ZiNC
Aug 28: Low Key Duo
Steel Hands Brewing
1918 W Gate City Blvd | 336.907.8294
www://steelhandsbrewing.com/greensboro/
Aug 18: Brandi Colt & Andrew Crawford
Aug 19: Slim Pickens
Aug 21: Scott Rankin
Aug 25: Clay Johnson
Aug 26: Sam Bryant & Illia Dia
Aug 27: Mark Webb Jr
Aug 27: Trent Jeffcoat Trio
Aug 28: Freeway Music Showcase
Aug 28: Brent Lundy
Steven Tanger Center
300 N Elm Street | 336.333.6500
Aug 20: Smokey Robinson
The Idiot Box Comedy Club
503 N. Greene St | 336.274.2699
Aug 19-20: Eddie Pepitone
Sep 2: Cam Wyllie
Sep 2: Rails Comedy
Sep 2: Bustercups
Sep 3: Brick Penguin
Sep 3: Screwup TV
Sep 3: Mom’s Adhesive Improv
Sep 5: Drew Davis
Sep 5: Erin Lok
Sep 5: Wills Maxwell
Sep 6: Becca Stephenson
Sep 6: Sammie James
Sep 6: Jenny Questell
White Oak Ampitheatre
1921 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400
Aug 20: Brett Eldredge
Aug 28: Jamey Johnson
WineStyles
3326 W Friendly Ave Suite 141 | 336.299.4505
Aug 26: Tony Andrews
Sep 3: Susanna Macfarlane
HIGH POINT
After Hours Tavern
1614 N Main St | 336.883.4113
www.facebook.com/AfterHoursTavernHighPoint
Goofy Foot Taproom
2762 NC-68 #109 | 336.307.2567
High Point Theatre
220 E Commerce Ave | 336.883.3401
Aug 27: The Ultimate Variety Show
Plank Street Tavern
138 Church Ave | 336.991.5016
www.facebook.com/plankstreettavern
Sweet Old Bill’s
1232 N Main St | 336.807.1476
Aug 18: Banjo Earth
Aug 25: Broad Street Blues Band
JAMESTOWN
The Deck
118 E Main St | 336.207.1999
Aug 18: Kelsey Hurley
Aug 19: Hampton Drive
Aug 20: Stereo Doll
Aug 21: Antawonpalooza
Aug 25: Dan Miller and Friends
Aug 26: The Plaids
Aug 27: Muddy Creek Revival
Sep 3: Brother Pearl
Sep 8: Kelsey Hurley
KERNERSVILLE
Breathe Cocktail Lounge
221 N Main St. | 336.497.4822
www.facebook.com/BreatheCocktailLounge
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Aug 19: Carey Leigh & Andrew Wooten
Aug 24: Karaoke w/ Mike Lawson
Kernersville Brewing Company
221 N Main St. | 336.816.7283
Thursdays: Trivia
Sep 2: Makenzie Phipps
Sep 10: Comin’ Home Band
LEWISVILLE
Old Nick’s Pub
191 Lowes Foods Dr | 336.747.3059
Fridays: Karaoke
LIBERTY
The Liberty Showcase Theater
101 S. Fayetteville St | 336.622.3844
Aug 20: Gene Watson
Sep 10: Twitty & Lynn
OAKRIDGE
Bistro 150
2205 Oak Ridge Rd | 336.643.6359
RALEIGH
CCU Music Park at Walnut Creek
3801 Rock Quarry Rd | 919.821.4111
Aug 21: Jack Johnson
Sep 1: The Black Keys w/ Band of Horses
Sep 7: Five Finger Death Punch
Lincoln Theatre
126 E. Cabarrus St | 919.831.6400
Aug 19: Fade to Black — A Tribute to Metallica w/ Piece of Time (Iron Maiden Tribute)
Aug 20: Sleigh Bells
Aug 21: Circles Around the Sun
Aug 25: Niito Album Release Show
Aug 26: Bring Out Yer Dead
Aug 27: Bear Grillz w/ Oddprophet, OG Nixin, Muerte
Sep 2: ABACAB — The Music of Genesis
Sep 3: Eric Strickland Record Release Party w. 87 & Pine / Tan Sanders
Sep 9: Third Eye (Tool Tribute) W/ Ware Within a Breath (Rage Against the Machine Tribute)
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell St | 919.996.8800
Aug 20: Greensky Bluegrass w/ The Wood Brothers
Aug 23: Goo Goo Dolls
Aug 25: Jon Pardi w/ Lainey Wilson & Hailey Whitters
Aug 26: Jamey Johnson 2/ Blackberry Smoke & Megan Moroney
Sep 3: Oliver Tree w/ JAWNY & Huddy
Sep 10: Lee Brice w/ Michael Ray & Jackson Dean
Sep 14: Zach Bryan: American Heartbreak Tour w/ Charles Wesley Godwin
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Rd | 919.861.2300
Aug 18: Roger Waters
Aug 20: Kevin Hart
Aug 26: My Chemical Romance w/ Turnstile & Soul Glo
WINSTON-SALEM
Bull’s Tavern
408 West 4th St | 336.331.3431
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Burke Street Pub
1110 Burke St | 336.750.0097
CB’s Tavern
3870 Bethania Station Rd | 336.815.1664
Earl’s
121 West 9th Street | 336.448.0018
Mondays: Open Mic
Thursdays: Will Jones
Aug 19: Zack Brock & The Good Intentions
Aug 20: Russ Varnell & His Too Country Band
Aug 26: Anna Leigh Band
Aug 27: Megan Doss Band
Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company
772 Trade St | 336.999.8945
Tuesdays: Trivia
Aug 19: Migrant Birds
Aug 26: Sam Robinson
Sep 2: Jeremiah McKinley Band
Foothills Brewing
638 W 4th St | 336.777.3348
Sundays: Sunday Jazz
Thursdays: Trivia
Aug 24: Banjo Earth
Aug 31: Palmyra
Sep 7: Carolina Clay
Midway Music Hall
11141 Old US Hwy 52, Suite 10 | 336.793.4218
www.facebook.com/midwaymusichallandeventcenter
Mondays: Line Dancing
Aug 19: DJ Robbie Leggett
Aug 20: Zack Brock & Good Intentions
Aug 26: Jimmy Shirley Jr & the Footlights
Aug 27: Dark Horse
Sep 10: Jimmy Shirley Jr & The 8 Track 45 Band
Muddy Creek Cafe
& Music Hall
137 West St | 336.201.5182
www.muddycreekcafeandmusichall.com
Aug 18: Open Mic w/ Country Dan Collins
Sep 16: Zoe & Cloyd
The Ramkat
170 W 9th St | 336.754.9714
Aug 17: Eversole Brothers
Aug 18: Larry & Joe
Aug 19: Tiffany Thompson
Aug 20: Nite Moves
Aug 24: Bathtub of the South
Aug 25-27: The End of Isolation Tour
Aug 31: Big Daddy Love
Sep 1: Luke Simon Payne & Friends w/ Drake Duffer
Sep 2: Jeffrey Dean Foster & The Arrows, Laurelyn Dossett
Sep 8: The Fundamentals, Maia Kamil
Sep 9: The Sun God, Condado
Second & Green
207 N Green St | 336.631.3143
www.2ngtavern.com | www.facebook.com/secondandgreentavern
Winston-Salem Fairground
421 W 27th St | 336.727.2236
Aug 20: Carolina Showout
Aug 26: Indoor Concert Series
Aug 26: Classic Country Concert Series: Little Texas w/ Crawford & Power
Aug 27: Shmedfest
Aug 27: Indoor Concert Series
Aug 27: The BB King Experience featuring Kenny Neal & Claudette King
Wise Man Brewing
826 Angelo Bros Ave | 336.725.0008
Thursdays: Music Bingo
Aug 20: Gipsy Danger
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Fall Brings New Concerts & Volunteer Opportunities
PBPS Blues & Foods Market will launch a series of concerts at Renaissance Shops located at 2521 Philips Ave in Greensboro
Greensboro, NC, August 16, 2022 — Piedmont Blues Preservation Society (PBPS) announced the first of their fall line-up of branded events, a free concert series. Blues & Foods Market will occupy three (3) month residency at Renaissance Shops in East Greensboro from 1pm-5pm on select Sundays. The first event will feature R&B artist and vocal juggernaught Candi “Sugafoot” Herbin. Vendors with both crafts and foods will share space with community resource partners at the event on Sunday, August 21st, 2022. This series is free to the attend and is designed to introduce triad families to their neighbors. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket so they can enjoy great lawn spaces filled with games, vendors and even a water slide.
Sponsors for the first event are Weaver Foundation, ArtsGreensboro, and more sponsors are welcomed for this and future events. Additional opportunities are available for Community Resource Partners for tabling at the event among whom include Second Harvest Food Bank, Legal Aid of NC, You Can Vote!.
PBPS started down this path in 2015 when took their well know Carolina Blues Festival to Barber Park for three years. The organization has recently become a national leader in moving Blues audiences towards conversations on culture and equity with content and opportunities to observe the range and depth of Blues from the perspective of a younger generation of Blues originators.
President Atiba Berkley states that for the current season PBPS has, “chosen to amplify the voices of younger African American players of Blues music and participants of Blues culture.” To that end, additional recent and future events will include their new Blues Groove Beat Battle targeting hip-hop fans and their annual Blues Groove House Music Dance Parties now held at Elsewhere Museum along with R&B artists at the Blues & Foods Market.
Kenny Neal and the BB King Experience are coming to City of Winston Salem and Winston Salem Fairgrounds on August 27th at 7pmEST. In a new arrangement, Piedmont Blues Preservation Society who has been hosting shows at The Ramkat since 2021, PBPS will host the show and have merchandise available as they fundraise for their mission.
In addition to a great concert featuring Claudette King, daughter of the B.B. King Experience namesake, you’ll be able to purchase merchandise from Piedmont Blues Preservation Society and learn about programs at the event.
Please visit PiedmontBlues.org for more information.
PBPS is seeking volunteers for events and those who give their time get extra perks in addition to serving their community. Volunteers enjoy free entry to many PBPS events. Various volunteer shifts are available for a variety of positions.
For volunteer opportunities please visit piedmontblues.org/volunteer
For sponsorship opportunities, please email Atiba Berkley at president@piedmontblues.org.
Follow Piedmont Blues Preservation Society on Facebook and on Instagram
About the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society:
The Piedmont Blues Preservation Society (PBPS) is a 501c3 historical, educational, & charitable nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the culture and music known commonly as the blues; this form of music has evolved historically from the culture and experiences of African-Americans including work songs and spirituals. Our organization represents blues culture through educational programs, workshops, with a focus on historical accuracy and cultural authenticity. We collaborate with other nonprofits and with regional and global businesses to highlight the Piedmont as a place to not only live but a place to experience rich culture. Our services support public health issues, educational initiatives, and societal concerns while promoting local businesses, tourism, the arts, and education in the true spirit of the Blues community. https://piedmontblues.org/. | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/fall-brings-new-concerts-volunteer-opportunities-for-piedmont-blues-preservation-society/article_513776f0-1e4e-11ed-ad57-437473b06a7e.html | 2022-08-18T05:08:21Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/music/fall-brings-new-concerts-volunteer-opportunities-for-piedmont-blues-preservation-society/article_513776f0-1e4e-11ed-ad57-437473b06a7e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Take a listen to the Unheard Project GSO: a collective and performance group with a show at the Crown on August 19, a residency at Revolution Mills, and a mission to build opportunity for local musicians as a whole.
Creative Director, Shane Wheeler, has a passion for music and the Greensboro community in which he was born and raised. The Northwest High School graduate went on to study at the UNC-Greensboro School of Music’s Miles Davis Jazz Program, all the while amassing a collection of influences based around his parent’s record collection — ranging amongst artists like Hall & Oates, Brian McKnight, and Kirk Franklin.
Primarily a sax man, Wheeler also plays piano, clarinet and flute, within the collective featuring a bubbling brew of jazz cats that started playing together in 2020. “We’re mostly friends from the Miles Davis Jazz Program at UNCG,” he explained. “Our influences are as diverse as the members of our group, but we share an appreciation for gospel, jazz, funk, hip-hop, salsa, R&B, and music from around the world.”
The first round of the project was more of a recording endeavor with Xavier Ware on drums, Carlos Garcia-Martinez on keys, bassist Ramon Garcia, and guitarist Colin Moser. The lineup has shifted, adding more horns from saxophonist Roland Burnot; and Dante Fowler, Daron Loftin, Jr., and Emerson Borg on trumpets. As well as percussionists Jobias Jackson and Joshua Wyatt. The latest lineup features Logan Butler on guitar, bass, and keys, along with bassists Jose Medrano and Elias Eppenger; Leroy Pridgen on trombone, and James McLaughlin on keys.
Elements from the lineups can be heard on Wheeler’s “Unheard” album; and Daron Loftin’s “Lof-tinge,” both currently available on all streaming platforms.
As performers, the group strives for the “light-hearted and funny, but dead serious about great music,” Wheeler said. “Performances are a whole vibe; emotional, sophisticated, but unpretentious. We play everything from hard bop to party music, but we hope to be excellent no matter what we are doing.”
They’ll bring that energy to an upcoming show at The Crown on August 19, with a special performance from Loflin’s solo group as an opener.
Having played around the area with artists like Charlie Hunter and Bobby Previtte, Drew Foust, Take 2, The Hit, Too Phat Brass Band, and Eli Fribush Experiment, Wheeler sees such musical relationships as inspiration for the Arts Revolution Residency.
“This has been the year where the dream really started to take wing,” Wheeler noted, recalling a show where he sat in with Maia Kamil at the Flat Iron in January. “I was introduced to Jeremy and Tricia Goad from Joy Squad who had a passion for brass music and we immediately became friends.” The current incarnation of the Unheard Project played their first official gig for Jeremy’s birthday a few weeks later, with Goad in a management role; and together they’ve been booking regularly since.
Melding personal work and a mission of elevating the overall community. “We’re a collective of professional musicians advocating for livable wages, a space for creative liberty for the music scene, and a platform for other creatives,” Wheeler explained.
“Greensboro and the Triad, in general, is loaded with talent,” he continued, “but many of our brightest stars are relocating to larger markets simply to make a living. We’re working with ticketed venues and corporate sponsors to show that an investment in artists is beneficial to everyone involved.” The goal is to “deliver quality art and motivated audiences to venues, parties, and community events,” through a commitment to “cultivating a sustainable and profitable culture of musical excellence.”
“Artists who practice and perform together often create better quality music,” Wheeler explained, pointing to the Beatles’ time in Hamburg as their model. “Those guys played together for hours every day for two years and became undeniable. That’s what we want for Greensboro musicians.”
He sees the Arts Revolution series as a core element. Running second-Fridays through November at Revolution Mill, “the series arose from the success of the Blueprints show with Bobby Previtte and Charlie Hunter,” he recalled. “Following that show I spoke to Nick Piornack letting him know that we can keep this energy going, offering the community these top-tier musicians in Revolution Mill’s beautiful space. Working with Nick and Jeremy Goad we secured the series with sponsorship from Upstream, a new local company with big plans in the pharmacy space.”
The first Arts Revolution show in July hosted Maia Kamil and The Hit. Collins Cornwell was the special guest for August. Artists for the fall shows haven’t been released, but Wheeler indicated audiences can expect some “familiar faces.”
Beyond the series, “one of our big dreams is a tour of Triad-based artists,” Wheeler said, noting they’ve been “dreaming” up with J Timber to make it a reality. “We all play together. We all support each other. We show up at each other’s shows when we aren’t playing. It makes so much sense to go share our hard work and talents with folks outside of the Triad.”
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- Live Music - Aug. 18, 2022 - The Brewer’s Kettle Backbeat Blues Jam Sessions on Thursday, August 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event, located at 308 E. Mountain St. in Kernersville, will feature musicians from around the state for an all-ages blues jam. This event will occur every Thursday evening, for the foreseeable future, and is free to attend. Row Cook will host the weekly events and there will be craft brews on-site.
- Live Music - Aug. 18, 2022 - Sweet Old Bills, located at 1232 N. Main St. in High Point, will host live music from the Banjo Earth Band on Thursday, August 17. The band will begin playing at 6:30 p.m.
- Family Fest - Aug. 19, 2022 - Glow Kids and Renaissance Church will host Summer Family Fest on Friday, August 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Lake Park, located at 602 W. Main St. in Jamestown. There will be free mini-golf, carousel and train rides, Kona Ice and other activities. There will be music and guest appearances by Rapunzel and Batman. Chick-Fil-A will be available for purchase at the event.
- Food Trucks - Aug. 19, 2022 - The Innovation Quarter will host Food Truck Friday at Bailey Park, located at 445 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem, on Friday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by The Ramkat. Food Trucks onsite include Lobster Dog, C-C's New York Style Icee, West Coast Wanderer, and Big Mouff Cheesesteaks.
- Live Music - Aug. 20, 2022 - The City Sunsets Summer concert series will host DJ MikeWaWa and Geigespazz on Saturday, August 20, at Center City Park in downtown Greensboro, beginning at 7 p.m. In his teen years, DJ Mike WaWa discovered his passion for the arts and curating fun social events. At James Madison University, he developed his special skills as an entertainer and found his love for DJing. After leaving college, he relocated to Virginia Beach, where he began to learn about music production, creating a music production group called NesLace. Wanting to expand, he relocated to Greensboro where he and his cousin created an event company called Otis & Wawa. Since then, Otis & Wawa has held several events in the city that bring high energy and a very cool vibe! He hopes to bring these vibes to Center City Park with the help of his friend, talented local violinist Geigespazz! Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chair and picnic blanket. There will be local food trucks on site. The program is free and open to the public.
- Street Concert - Aug. 20, 2022 - The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership will host Summer on Liberty, featuring music from the jump swing band Karon Click and The Hot Licks, on Saturday, August 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the intersection of 6th and Liberty Streets in Winston-Salem. This event is free and presented by Truliant Federal Credit Union. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.
- MUSEP - Aug. 21, 2022 - Creative Greensboro’s Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park (MUSEP) Concert Series will host funk and R&B music by Knights of Soul at Barber Park, located at 1500 Barber Park Dr. in Greensboro on Sunday, August 21 beginning at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available onsite via food trucks from Scoop Zone and Sweet’s Turkey BBQ and Catering. This event is free and open to the public.
- Fundraiser - Aug. 21, 2022 - Jukebox Revolver will celebrate one of its former bandmates with Antawonpalooza: Celebration of the life of Antawon Ingram on Sunday, August 21 beginning at noon. The fundraiser will be held at The Deck, located at 118 E. Main St. in Jamestown, with a suggested donation of $10.
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“We want to create events to incubate other artists and art,” said digital creator and filmmaker Fahllow Caktuz in a Monday phone conversation with YES! Weekly.
The first such event is the #AMASlife: Art + Music PopUp that the NYC-based Caktuz and his sister, Atlanta-based actress Caranita Harrelson, are bringing to High Point from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 20.
“There’s so much art in everything, not just photography and filmmaking, drawing and painting or dance and music, but things are disparate as woodworking. After all, here we are in the furniture capital. There’s art everywhere, all kinds of art, and we want to cultivate the people who create it. And we don’t want to segregate by saying a particular creative expression isn’t art.”
He called the event something his former hometown deeply needs.
“When you think about it, there’s no one place you can go in this area, especially right after the pandemic, as an artist to network with other artists and create.”
People are doing that online, but Caktuz believes there’s more to be gained via spontaneous in-person interaction.
“We’re going back to the original grassroots of artists getting together and actually making art, as opposed to artists just connecting online and saying, hey, this is what I’ve been doing, go check out my page, follow me on social media and buy my merch.”
He wants creative’s to come together in real-time and real space.
“So, I’ve asked and invited photographers, videographers, models, artists, content creators, social influences, whatever you and whoever you are. I’m bringing my own personal equipment to this event, including green screens and lighting. We’ve brought our expertise and invited other creators who are professionals, to come out and network and vibe.”
Caktuz said the pop-up event welcomes those with any level of practical experience, whether they are professionals, semi-professionals, novices, or hobbyists.
“Even if you just like to take photos of butterflies on weekends, I know you want to get better at it. Or you want to find out more about this new camera or piece of equipment that you saw but don’t know how to work. I’m a filmmaker, and when I first started filming and making videos, I didn’t even have my own equipment. It was at the graciousness of my friends who were also artists, and would let me borrow or rent out their cameras, lights, or whatever until I could get my own.”
He said this kind of candid face-to-face conversation doesn’t just advise novices on what they should do and who it’s useful to know, but what not to do and who to avoid.
“Once when visiting High Point, I talked to a youngster in my old neighborhood, who said ‘there are no people around to tell us when not to make that move, or not to trust that person.’ Excuse my French, but say you’re a young person making music, whether singing or rapping or making beats. Where do you go around here without getting your whole ass bit off? There’s a lot of shysters who will take your money and let that be the lesson to you.”
And that’s something he himself needed, back in the day.
“I don’t remember any OGs doing what I was doing, who could say nah, you don’t want to make that move, you want to do it this way. There was nobody to drop jewels on us and tell us the tricks of the game. We had to learn it on our own, and a lot of us just didn’t make it through.”
He promises this won’t be a one-time-only event.
“This is something I want to start and keep consistent. We want to network and keep the vibes very friendly, and that includes being family-friendly and staying positive. And we want to take it to different cities and different venues, to Greensboro and Winston and beyond.”
Saturday’s venue is at 1734 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive where it intersects with Brentwood. “Right at the corner, the white building you can’t miss. Our host, McKinney Furniture, has graciously allowed us to turn their warehouse into a content creators’ play land, complete with green screens, miniature film sets, body painters, selfie stations, and lighting.” | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/art-music-pop-up-invites-creativity-collaboration/article_f17b8fd0-1e57-11ed-ba9f-2ba94b1c5fb6.html | 2022-08-18T05:08:39Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/art-music-pop-up-invites-creativity-collaboration/article_f17b8fd0-1e57-11ed-ba9f-2ba94b1c5fb6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
FCDTF Seizes Nearly $500,000 Worth of Drugs, Money and Guns
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – The Forsyth County Drug Task Force (FCDTF) arrested one individual for numerous drug trafficking and weapon offenses.
On July 8, 2022, detectives with the FCDTF obtained intelligence indicating that Deondre Pernell McConnell, a 28-year-old black male from Winston-Salem, was distributing narcotics within Forsyth County. After further investigation, FCDTF detectives were able to obtain a search warrant for 4043 Hilda Street, Winston-Salem.
As a result of the warrant, they arrested and charged Mr. McConnell with the following:
• Felony Firearm by Felon
• Felony Three counts of Weapon of Mass Destruction
• Felony Possession of Stolen Firearm
• Felony Trafficking Marijuana
• Felony Trafficking Fentanyl
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute Marijuana
• Felony Maintaining a Dwelling/Vehicle for a Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession of Marijuana
Mr. McConnell is currently being held in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center with a $1.5 million bond.
He is scheduled to appear in court on October 7, 2022.
The following items were seized by FCDTF detectives during this operation (photo at the top of release):
• 156 pounds of marijuana, THC wax and edibles
• 11 grams of fentanyl
• 48.5 grams of Oxycodone
• 234 grams of Codeine
• $71,898 in U.S. currency
• 11 firearms, including three fully automatic weapons
The street value of the drugs, guns and cash seized by FCDTF detectives is estimated to be nearly $500,000.
The arrest of Mr. McConnell was a partnership between multiple agencies in surrounding counties.
Anyone with information related to this investigation or regarding narcotics activity located anywhere in Forsyth County is encouraged to reach out to the FCDTF. Anonymously text information, photos, and video via Text-A-Tip at 336-920-8477; or anonymously call CrimeStoppers at (336) 727-2800 for English or (336) 728-3904 for Spanish.
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The Forsyth County Drug Task Force (FCDTF) was signed into existence in December 2020. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the Kernersville Police Department, and the Winston-Salem Police Department combined their narcotic investigation divisions to create a county-wide task force. The FCDTF functions under a unified command and team structure to achieve their primary mission of identifying and dismantling criminal organizations trafficking illegal narcotics within Forsyth County. For more information or questions regarding the FCDTF, call 336-728-3910 | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/fcdtf-seizes-nearly-500-000-worth-of-drugs-money-and-guns/article_853c045a-1e55-11ed-9377-cb6e3767f0e2.html | 2022-08-18T05:08:45Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/fcdtf-seizes-nearly-500-000-worth-of-drugs-money-and-guns/article_853c045a-1e55-11ed-9377-cb6e3767f0e2.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There’s no shortage of art within the city of Greensboro. One just needs to know precisely where to look.
With more than 150 installations throughout the city, residents are bound to have come across one of the public art mediums installed in the city.
Kathryn Rodman, development & donor engagement assistant for The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro hopes that everyone visiting and living in the city has the opportunity to experience some of the public art.
“Art is obviously huge for esthetics in the community and it brings a lot of cultural impact. We have some national and international artists that have contributed pieces to Greensboro and that means that the whole community can witness those,” Rodman said. “It’s just a really great way to enhance beauty and desirability. It’s a community worth the investment. That’s one of the things we say a lot. I think that putting those art pieces in just helps to illustrate that. We want it to look nice too in addition to being a fun and vibrant place to live.”
Created and developed by Action Greensboro, Public Art GSO is currently owned and operated by the Public Art Endowment. Action Greensboro, along with several other local organizations like the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Weatherspoon Art Museum, and GreenHill Center for NC Art, is dedicated to enhancing Greensboro’s quality of life through public art placement in the form of sculptures, murals, temporary and permanent art installations, and functional artwork including benches, bike racks, and bus shelters.
The Public Art Endowment’s goal is to “help preserve and expand Greensboro’s sense of community by making possible the long-term and permanent placements of significant public artworks throughout the city,” according to its website.
The first permanent, commissioned work of art from the Public Art Endowment is an aerial sculpture entitled “Where We Met” by Janet Echelman, in LeBauer Park in August 2016.
“She has pieces all over the world. They are wonderful and gorgeous, and we have one right here in Greensboro that everyone can access as they wander through one of our public parks,” Rodman said.
While every public art piece in the city is not funded by the endowment, Rodman said that the organization is hoping to grow the number of art gifts the city receives.
“It’s a gift to the public and there are a few other groups that have helped with that as well. The Downtown Greenway has had a really huge emphasis on public art as they establish trails. There are a few private developers that have been really influential in making sure they are covering a lot of their buildings in public art. One developer, in particular, Marty Kotis, has made it a really big emphasis of his that every building he owns I think is covered in some sort of mural, in one place or another. It’s really cool just seeing it all pop up.”
Rodman said that it’s not just about making sure the city looks great but that it also carries a cultural significance while contributing to the city’s economic dollar.
“We get people who come to see art pieces. When you get some of these significant works by significant artists, they want to come and see them. A lot of it’s welcoming. We get tourists throughout the state, country, and the world. Our most recent piece that was installed at the Greensboro Science Center really helps welcome folks to that. That’s a huge draw for folks, especially around North Carolina but everywhere. They are welcome by that piece of art that kind of serves as a gateway that is saying ‘Hey, you are here. This is really cool,’” she said. “Of course, it’s also great because it looks awesome. We want people to have a fun time just walking around, visiting Greensboro, and seeing art pieces is a piece of that.”
Rodman said she feels that “it is really important to have pieces that you can interact with” throughout the city.
“The ‘Where We Met’ sculpture in LeBauer Park. The way that it moves in the wind, in response to the weather. I think it’s really great to see that. The sensory wall at the Children’s Museum. It was really important to provide interaction for children but it’s also fun for adults to be able to go and take pictures with things or just really appreciate it from a lot of different angles,” she explained. “That’s one of my favorite things about the ‘Relativity’ sculpture out at the Science Center. No matter what angle you look at it from, it looks like a totally different sculpture and I just think that’s a really dynamic piece.”
The Public Art Endowment hopes to focus on funding permanent artworks, potentially turning them into landmarks or icons, according to Rodman.
“That just means that we are able to leave a more lasting impact. Some of that comes with maintenance and making sure there are funds available to maintain these works because some sculptures definitely do need that. I think having that permanent piece helps to provide that they’ll be here for everyone to enjoy,” she said. “As much as it was fun to see new sculptures brought to town and rotated out, having these things forever makes it a lot easier to be a landmark. I grew up in Kansas City and I know the Shuttlecock sculpture at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is such an iconic piece in Kansas City. The more we have these things in Greensboro, the more that they’re around, and the more they become iconic, too. I personally love that idea.” | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/iconic-arts-public-art-fills-public-spaces/article_2ae1fb0e-1e4b-11ed-a4d2-6b96af054dca.html | 2022-08-18T05:08:51Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/iconic-arts-public-art-fills-public-spaces/article_2ae1fb0e-1e4b-11ed-a4d2-6b96af054dca.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Shop N.C., shop local
The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) recently launched a new campaign, “Welcome! We’re Here for You.” This digital campaign celebrates retailers across the state and encourages customers to #ShopNC.
“North Carolina retailers’ commitment to their communities, where they live and operate, is strong and deep,” said Andy Ellen, president, and general counsel for NCRMA. “We hope shoppers will visit brick and mortar stores not only because of their excellent staff, superior customer service and the specialty products they provide, but also to give back to their communities, by keeping their money local.”
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To many, it appears the High Point City Lake is in Jamestown. It’s not, but part of it could be within a few years if a dam project goes through.
The dam at High Point City Lake Park was built in 1928 and in the nearly 100 years since, time and the elements have taken a toll on its structure. Looking to the future, the Public Services Department of the City of High Point plans to either repair the old dam or construct a new one, both potentially at a sacrifice to some homeowners along Knollwood Drive, which backs up to the lake on the Jamestown side. The City wants to purchase several sites for dam access on the east side.
Construction began on the dam in the 1920s where the east and west forks of Deep River converged, creating a lake for a 1.5 billion gallon water supply for High Point.
“There was no regulatory agency then to standardize how dams were built,” said Robby Stone, High Point Public Services director. “They obviously did a good job. It has held up 100 years.”
But now, the dam does not meet current state safety requirements for stability or spillway capacity and has several other safety-related deficiencies.
Stone does not believe the dam is in immediate danger of failure but it is something that needs to be addressed.
“If there were a failure, it would impact those downstream,” he said. Adjacent to the spillway are the Jamestown Village apartments, West Main Street and, of course, City Lake Park.
There are basically two options available to High Point — repair the existing dam or construct a new one. The estimated cost is approximately the same for either option, somewhere in the low $20 millions.
No decision has been made whether to repair or construct a new dam but whichever is chosen, some property owners on Knollwood Drive might have to move. The City of High Point has contacted several owners about selling their property. Stone said some people are not interested in selling while others are interested. The City has made purchase offers to these property owners.
The High Point City Council was expected to hear a request for property acquisition at its Aug. 15 meeting. Those properties under consideration are located at 203, 203RI and 205 Knollwood Dr. in Jamestown. The undeveloped property labeled 203RI is lakefront and is behind the other properties. The owner of all the properties, Ruth Newby, is interested in selling.
“It would be really nice to have [availability] on that side for construction and access,” Stone said.
If High Point wants property that owners are not willing to sell, it legally can take the property by eminent domain. According to the N.C. General Statutes, Chapter 40A-2, eminent domain is defined as “the power to divest right, title or interest from the owner of property and vest it in the possessor of the power against the will of the owner upon the payment of just compensation for the right, title or interest divested.” The statute continues, “For the public use or benefit, the governing body of each municipality or county shall possess the power of eminent domain and may acquire by purchase, gift or condemnation any property, either inside or outside its boundaries.”
“I don’t even want to think of that at this time,” Stone said with a laugh. “We want to be a good neighbor.”
If either the sale or eminent domain goes through, the City of High Point would actually own property within Jamestown. Stone says something like this does not happen very often.
Since the City had not made a decision as to what to do with the dam, construction will not begin immediately. It could take several years before plans are finalized.
High Point’s Parks and Recreation Department is overseeing construction of a new pool design and conference center in the park. The department does not have jurisdiction over the dam. If a new dam is constructed, there will be only one original structure remaining from when the High Point City Lake Park opened in 1935. That is the little stone shower at the southern end of the pool and visible from West Main Street.
Jamestown officials are aware of what could happen to the Knollwood Drive properties and issued the following statement: “The City of High Point is considering options to repair or replace the dam at City Lake. They are in the process of acquiring property near the dam to help facilitate their access to the dam. The acquisition of property by a municipality (even in a neighboring jurisdiction) by negotiated sale or by eminent domain is a legal process governed by the North Carolina General Statutes and the Town of Jamestown does not have the authority to interfere. It is our understanding that the City of High Point has not finalized its plans. Our Public Services staff will continue to be in contact with the City of High Point staff to help mitigate any future impacts on our citizens during this process.”
The history of the lake and dam
A large part of Jamestown history was lost in the 1920s when the area was flooded to form what is now High Point City Lake. The water destroyed structures, most notably the house and mill of James Mendenhall. Foundation stones from the mill can be seen from the bridge on Penny Road during low water levels.
The dam opened in 1928 as Deep River was blocked to form the lake, replacing a smaller reservoir used for city water. The lake holds 1.5 billion gallons of water.
Mules were used to bring in equipment and timber for construction and all labor was by manpower, digging out with shovels and picks.
Through the years, the dam has had superficial repairs but more extensive repairs are now needed.
The park was constructed in 1933-35.
During Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) swimming competitions in 1950, 1954 and 1963, platforms were constructed on the dam for contestants to dive into the lake. Some of these competitions were trials for participation in the Olympics. ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” broadcast from High Point during the U.S. Senior Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships in 1963. | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/jamestown_news/city-lake-dam-project-to-impact-jamestown-residents/article_7b9bd39e-1e50-11ed-8941-cf0ef6861e8a.html | 2022-08-18T05:09:03Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/jamestown_news/city-lake-dam-project-to-impact-jamestown-residents/article_7b9bd39e-1e50-11ed-8941-cf0ef6861e8a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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“We knew the odds were against us, but we had a blast,” said Keith Henning, executive chef and one of the owners of Black Powder Smokehouse in Jamestown. Henning was referring to his participation in the recent North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) Chef Showdown. “The Chef Showdown is really geared towards ‘white tablecloth’ fine dining establishments. We cook 2,500 lbs. of meat a week [at Black Powder] and serve good ol’ country style sides.”
Henning’s entry, which did not make the final cut, was smoked Brasstown Grass-Fed Beef Brisket finished sous vide for 36 hours in rendered beef tallow served with a sweet corn panna cotta garnished with an elotes corn salad, cotija cream foam and petite micro cilantro.
“All those words just make it sound fancy,” Henning said with a laugh.
“The reason I entered the competition was to highlight one of our state’s most historic styles of cooking and try to show that barbecue has a place at the table, even if it’s not a picnic table. It was also great for our staff to see something a little different and get some exposure on a state level.”
Henning has not always been a barbecue master. He learned the culinary trade working in country clubs, hotels, resorts, fine dining restaurants and catering.
“It was nice to put that hat on again and view what we do at the smokehouse from a different lens,” Henning said of the experience. “It was an awesome pleasure competing against all the great chefs this year. We knew we were a little out of our element, but sometimes you have to push the boundaries and challenge yourself to keep growing.”
Henning’s assistant in the Showdown was Andrew Smith, who goes by the nickname Big Red. Smith will be leading the culinary team at Black Powder’s new location in Asheboro.
This is the sixth year of the culinary and cocktail competition presented by Got To Be NC Agriculture. Preliminary and regional rounds were held July 11 and July 18, with the grand finale Aug 8 at The Pavilion at the Angus Barn in Raleigh. At each competition, chefs created and experimented with new techniques and ingredients.
There were four categories this year, Chef of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year, Bartender of the Year and Distillery of the Year. Oscar Johnson, of Jimmy Pearls in Charlotte, was named Chef of the Year.
“After the competition I was almost certain I was a ‘one and done’ contestant, but the wheels have already starting turning for next year,” Henning said. “We’ll see how it goes for the rest of the year and decide if we want to enter the Showdown again next year. It was a lot of fun, but it’s also a big time commitment.” | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/jamestown_news/local-chef-competes-in-state-cooking-showdown/article_1cff2e0c-1e51-11ed-ac89-2725b2721f5d.html | 2022-08-18T05:09:16Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/jamestown_news/local-chef-competes-in-state-cooking-showdown/article_1cff2e0c-1e51-11ed-ac89-2725b2721f5d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
“Life is not a brief candle. It is a splendid torch that I want to make burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”
George Bernard Shaw
It might seem strange to ask a room filled with Rotary members if they are Rotarians. But that is exactly what Debbie Scott, the current governor of Rotary District 7690, asked at the Aug. 9 meeting of the Jamestown Rotary Club. Scott was trying to distinguish between being a member of the organization and having a heart aimed at what it stands for and does.
“Sad to say, some who join Rotary remain a RINO — Rotary in Name Only,” Scott said. “They have not had their Rotary Moment. They don’t believe in the ‘Magic of Rotary.’”
Although her association with Rotary is long and illustrious, Scott can identify several Rotary moments that impacted how she views the organization. In the 1980s, before women were allowed into the group, she participated as a Rotary Ann, spouses of Rotarians who collectively assisted their husbands in various club and community projects and upheld the purposes and aims of Rotary. As such Scott helped with many service projects and fundraisers.
When attending a conference in the mid ’80s, she learned that Rotary planned to help eradicate polio from the world. This struck her personally since her grandmother had suffered from a mild case of polio and told stories of losing friends to the disease. Today Scott sees that Rotary goal as one of her own — imagining and believing in a world without polio.
Already on fire for Rotary, she became a full-fledged member in 1995 and was named Rookie Rotarian of the Year in a club of 285 members.
She recalls her first big “moment” as a Rotarian was hearing Rotary International President Bhichai Rattakul detail his journey in the organization. Thinking Rotary was a mere social organization, Rattakul finally joined after being reminded of the quote by George Barnard Shaw about burning brightly in life before passing the torch to others. When he learned that Rotary was good and did good it became his guiding torch in life.
“Little Dresses for Africa” was yet another solidifying Rotary moment for Scott. After a mission trip to Africa, a Rotarian’s wife and friend returned home wanting to give the young girls they saw a sense of dignity and worth. They decided to create simple dresses for them from pillowcases, changing the girls’ outlook and lives.
“When it started, they had a goal of 1,000 dresses,” Scott said. “It tuned into 10 million dresses delivered to 97 countries.”
The project led Scott to write a humanitarian grant to help a small orphanage that the group associated with Rotary visited while in Africa.
“This project provided my second Rotary moment of ‘wow, how awesome this organization is,’” Scott said.
She has already seen the torch of doing good passed down to future generations. Her daughter became the youngest Rotarian in their district in Florida, following in her mom and dad’s footsteps. Recently her 9-year-old grandson collected money in place of birthday presents to buy items for the Falcon Children’s Home and Family Services in North Carolina. With the help of his family’s fundraising efforts, he collected more than $2,400 for a new boys’ home the organization was opening.
“Are you a Rotarian?” Scott asked again. “I am and I hold my torch high. I want to make as much change in my community as possible. If you do not have a Rotary story or moment, I challenge you to look for it. Rotary challenges you to be your best and when you tell your story some will want to join you.”
Members of Jamestown Rotary Club seem to understand the magic of Rotary that Scott referenced. They are preparing to make a substantial contribution to Feeding Lisa’s Kids, participate in the local Litter Sweep and begin plans for the 2022 Jamestown Christmas parade, a gift each year to the community.
If you, too, care about serving others, with a bit of fellowship thrown in for good measure, perhaps the Jamestown Rotary Club is the place for you. Contact membership chair Stephanie Johnson at 336-420-8295.
Jamestown Rotary Officers
New officers for the Jamestown Rotary Club include:
Stephanie Johnson, immediate past president and membership chair; Don Dale, president; Jerry Brett, president elect; Geoff Swann, secretary; and Ken Reed, treasurer. | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/jamestown_news/rotary-member-or-rotarian-district-governor-challenges-local-participants-to-serve/article_5156891a-1e52-11ed-bf33-6b02f9676904.html | 2022-08-18T05:09:22Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/news/jamestown_news/rotary-member-or-rotarian-district-governor-challenges-local-participants-to-serve/article_5156891a-1e52-11ed-bf33-6b02f9676904.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Acting can be dangerous. Just ask Clu Gulager.
“I played the Mouse King in third grade, and this girl named Marian Bebb threw a shoe at me and killed me.”
It’s no wonder young Clu put his acting career on hold for a while. Who wouldn’t, after being killed by a flying shoe? Still, the work he did during his formative years was no picnic either, but at least it prepared him for some of the roles he would play later on.
“I was a cowboy in Oklahoma, where we raised white-face cattle. I used to have to ride the fences, and in winter it was really cold. When I saw a break in the fence, I had to get down off of my pony with some wire and fix that break. The thing I’m most proud of in my whole life is that, on my watch, not one white face got away.”
And while Clu spent most of his time doing cowboy chores, he was also influenced by his father’s many talents as a cowboy performer in Vaudeville and on Broadway. The elder Gulager was particularly known for his mastery of rope tricks, something he had in common with a famous relative.
“My father grew up in Indian territory with his cousin Will Rogers. They were both very adept at trick roping. According to my aunt, Will would spend hours and hours down by the barn practicing with the ropes. He always wanted to improve. But my uncle once told me, ‘Your Dad was better than Will at twirling ropes!’”
Inspired by his father’s showmanship, and armed with a fierce work ethic, Clu struck out on his own, and paid his dues as a thespian by appearing on stage, as well as in a number of live television dramas. He soon signed as a contract player with Universal Studios where he appeared in everything from mystery series to crime shows. But the Oklahoma ranch hand also found himself working on TV Westerns, which led to his being offered the starring role of Billy the Kid on NBC’s “The Tall Man.”
“My agent and I sat in the car for about three hours deciding whether or not to wait for movies, or take ‘The Tall Man’ series. I had a wife and little boy to support, so I took the TV show, and I’ve never regretted it.”
But Gulager, who studied the Stanislavski Method, was as serious about his acting as he had been about his ranching, and the shooting schedule of make-believe Westerns was frustrating to the young star.
“Artists pride ourselves on taking our time to find things in the words. But that didn’t happen on TV. The networks wanted those shows yesterday, so we had to really speed along, and couldn’t even rehearse. We shot each episode of ‘The Tall Man’ in two and a half days.”
“The Tall Man” was canceled after two seasons, but not because of hectic schedules or low ratings. Instead, Clu told me it was politics and politicians who killed Billy the Kid.
“Congress debated the fact that Billy the Kid was a killer, and that I was playing him as a hero on television, which wasn’t good for our children. So they pressured NBC to take ‘The Tall Man’ off the air. Of course, Congress let ABC keep ‘The Untouchables,’ and our show wasn’t one-eighth as violent as that show.”
Soon after the cancellation of “The Tall Man,” Gulager signed up to play a recurring role on “The Virginian” until 1968, then spent the next three decades as a highly sought-after guest star for scores of TV dramas such as “Murder She Wrote,” “Hawaii Five-O,” and “The Streets of San Francisco.” A career highlight was landing the role of the town lothario in Peter Bogdanovich’s film, “The Last Picture Show.” The co-star he was supposed to seduce was a young model named Cybill Shepherd.
“One day, Peter wanted to stand in for me during Cybill’s close-ups, and my heart sank. I thought I was just a bad actor, and that Peter didn’t want me feeding Cybill her lines. I didn’t realize Peter and Cybill had fallen in love. Much later, I was told that Peter had actually wanted to play my part, but the casting director wanted me, and Peter eventually agreed.”
I first met Clu Gulager in 2013 at the Western Film Festival, and we stayed in touch periodically after that. Sadly, Clu passed away on August 5 at the age of 93. Gulager’s acting career lasted nearly 70 years, yet he managed to re-invent himself for each new generation of fans. Us old folks remember Clu for his work in Westerns while younger audiences know him for his appearances in horror films like “Return of the Living Dead” and “Piranha 3DD,” proving two things: a real artist can master any genre; and, anyone who can survive a shoe attack can survive a Piranha attack.
RIP Cowboy.
(You can view my 2013 interview with Clu by visiting www.jimlongworth.com and clicking on “Celebrity Interviews”) | https://www.yesweekly.com/opinion/remembering-clu-gulager-real-cowboy-real-artist/article_dbeb73b0-1e4d-11ed-b32f-4bbe144bd4bb.html | 2022-08-18T05:09:28Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/opinion/remembering-clu-gulager-real-cowboy-real-artist/article_dbeb73b0-1e4d-11ed-b32f-4bbe144bd4bb.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Current World No. 18 Grigor Dimitrov Accepts Main Draw Wild Card
(WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. AUG. 17, 2022) – Former world no. 3 Grigor Dimitrov has accepted a wild card into the singles main draw. Dimitrov currently sits at no. 18 in the Pepperstone ATP Tour rankings.
The 31-year-old has not visited the Piedmont Triad since the tournament’s first year in 2011, making a run into the fourth round.
“It’s great for Winston-Salem Open fans that we get the chance to welcome Grigor back. The tournament has grown so much since he was last here, and of course, so has Grigor. He was just outside the top 50 in 2011, and now he’s sitting inside the top 20. He’s enjoying quite a career, and we will enjoy being part of it in 2022,” says Tournament Director Jeff Ryan.
Dimitrov is the only Bulgarian champion in ATP Tour history with eight titles and more than 350 match wins to his name. He has advanced to the semifinals of three of the four major tournaments – the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
Two more singles wild cards and two doubles wild card will be awarded.
Fans can purchase tickets and review the full player field at www.winstonsalemopen.com.
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About the Winston-Salem Open
The Winston-Salem Open is an award-winning ATP World Tour 250 event and a 501(c)4 not-for-profit based in Winston-Salem, N.C. It hosts a 48-player draw in singles and 16 teams in doubles. The 2022 event will take place from August 20 through 27 at the Wake Forest University Tennis Complex with prize money totaling more than $717,505. It serves as the men’s finale of the summer-long US Open Series during the week prior to the US Open. For more information and the latest updates, please visit any of the following resources:
About the US Open Series
The US Open Series serves as a true “regular season” of summer tennis in North America, linking WTA and ATP Tour tournaments to the US Open. Featuring a cohesive weekly viewing schedule, as well as comprehensive outreach and grassroots engagement initiatives, the Series serves as a vital platform to promote and grow the game of tennis in person and at home. Fans can follow along all summer as today’s top champions go head-to-head with tomorrow’s emerging stars, while each tournament engages its local community with a variety of programs geared toward showcasing and promoting the game to new and existing fans.
About The ATP
As a global governing body of men’s professional tennis, the ATP’s mission is to serve tennis. We entertain a billion global fans, showcase the world’s greatest players at the most prestigious tournaments, and inspire the next generation of fans and players. From the ATP Cup in Australia, to Europe, the Americas and Asia, the stars of the game battle for titles and Pepperstone ATP Rankings points at ATP Masters 1000, 500 and 250 events, and Grand Slams. All roads lead towards the Nitto ATP Finals, the prestigious season finale held in Turin, Italy. Featuring only the world’s top 8 qualified singles players and doubles teams, the tournament also sees the official crowning of the year-end ATP World No. 1, the ultimate achievement in tennis. For more information, please visit www.ATPTour.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/sports/current-world-no-18-grigor-dimitrov-accepts-main-draw-wild-card/article_c70778e2-1e50-11ed-a29c-d3358f114c87.html | 2022-08-18T05:09:34Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/sports/current-world-no-18-grigor-dimitrov-accepts-main-draw-wild-card/article_c70778e2-1e50-11ed-a29c-d3358f114c87.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Music Carolina, formerly the Carolina Chamber Symphony Players, was founded by conductor Robert Franz and a group of fellow musicians from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 1992 as a chamber orchestra.. The organization began to focus on small ensemble performances in 2006 and two years later premiered the Music Carolina SummerFest, which has taken place each August since in Winston-Salem. In 2012, Music Carolina added WinterFest to its seasonal offerings, making it one of the most active music organizations in North Carolina.
Today, Music Carolina is led by artistic directors Joe Mount and Matt Kendrick. SummerFest 2022 kicked off on Sunday, August 7 with Jazz with Words, Diana Tuffin, vocalist. This year’s SummerFest is filled with 10 great performances covering a variety of styles and genres. Five concerts remain in this year’s SummerFest.
Shall We Dance? – Larry Weng, Piano
Wednesday, August 17 – 7:30 PM
Piedmont Music Center
Black Voices – The Warp Trio
Friday, August 19 – 7:30 PM
Reynolds Place Theatre at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
Peter and the Wolf:
A Free Family Concert
Saturday, August 20 – 3:00 PM
SECCA
Original Americana Music with “Our Band”
Tuesday, August 30 – 7:30 PM
Piedmont Music Center
Schubert to Shaw
Thursday, September 1 – 7:30 PM
Piedmont Music Center
The 2022 seasonis the largest SummerFest lineup in Music Carolina’s history. “It’s exciting that we have the opportunity to present The Warp Trio’s program, Black Voices,” shared Joe Mount, Artistic Director. “I am looking forward to a unique program that integrates music, spoken word, and poetry by African American artists. Mikael Darmanie, the pianist and leader of The Warp Trio is a North Carolina native and UNCSA alum.”
“This year’s SummerFest is the most diverse lineup that Music Carolina has ever presented in the 15 year-life of the festival,” expressed Matt Kendrick, Artistic Director. “The wide variety of music in addition to poetry and dance is just stunning this year.”
For tickets and more information, visit www.musiccarolina.org.
Arts Council is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Our goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain artistic, cultural and creative offerings throughout our region We acknowledge that it takes every voice, every talent, and every story to make our community a great place to live, work, and play. Arts Council is committed to serving as a facilitator, organizer, and promoter of conversations that are authentic, inclusive, and forward-thinking. There are over 800,000 art experiences taking place in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County annually. To learn more about upcoming arts and culture events happening in our community please visit www.cityofthearts.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/music-carolina-presents-summerfest-2022/article_92b446ae-1e4d-11ed-9251-6bfb8f5c0005.html | 2022-08-18T05:09:40Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/music-carolina-presents-summerfest-2022/article_92b446ae-1e4d-11ed-9251-6bfb8f5c0005.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Neighborhood Arts Program Expands in Dudley Heights, Glenwood and Kings Forest
GREENSBORO, NC (August 17, 2022) – Creative Greensboro will expand its Neighborhood Arts Program to bring additional arts experiences to three Greensboro communities this fall and spring. Residents of Dudley Heights, Glenwood, and Kings Forest will have opportunities to experience live concerts, storytelling and art making events, or a poetry and visual arts series.
These programs build on the community-based activities Creative Greensboro supported last year through the Neighborhood Arts Residency Program.
Upcoming Neighborhood Arts Programs include:
- In Dudley Heights: A six-part poetry and visual arts series called “Home” on the first Tuesday evening of each month starting at 6:30 pm September 6 at Barber Park Event Center, 1502 Barber Park Dr. Dudley Heights residents are invited to create with poet Josephus Thompson III and artist Darlene J. McClinton to explore what home means to them and share the history of their neighborhood. The series will culminate on April 15, 2023, with a presentation at The Poetry Café, hosted by Thompson at the Van Dyke Performance Space at the Greensboro Cultural Center.
- In Glenwood: Storytelling and art making, hosted by Greensboro artist Tamra Hunt, will take place at The People’s Market, a weekly neighborhood market on Thursday evenings at 1417 Glenwood Ave. Hunt and guest artists and storytellers will be at the market from 6-8 pm August 18, September 15, October 20 and October 27 to share the indigenous history of Glenwood and invite market goers to participate in sharing stories and making art about the neighborhood. Hunt will use The People’s Market sessions to create a community-informed design for a crosswalk mural installation in the Glenwood community.
- In Kings Forest: Piedmont Blue Preservation Society and its President Atiba Berkley, is Kings Forest resident, will host two Blues and Foods concerts 1-5 pm September 25 and October 23 at the Renaissance Shopping Center, 2521 Phillips Ave. At the concerts, Sunny Gravely-Foushee, executive director of TAB Arts Non-Profit, will host creative activities for concert goers to learn about six notable Kings Forest residents featured on the sidewalk murals painted around the community’s park. Gravely-Foushee will also invite residents to share stories about their favorite Kings Forest neighbors.
About Neighborhood Arts
The Neighborhood Arts Residency Program supports artists and neighborhood residents as co-leaders. The program brings creativity close to home through arts activities and beautification projects that respond to neighborhood priorities. Through the program, Creative Greensboro has committed to date more than $150,000 toward creative projects in the five neighborhoods identified for reinvestment in the city’s Housing GSO plan. Additional support for the initiative is provided by the City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development, Transportation, Parks and Recreation and Library departments.
About Creative Greensboro
Founded in 2019, Creative Greensboro provides support for, ensures access to and drives awareness of Greensboro’s creative community. Through a range of programs, services and partnerships, Creative Greensboro supports the development of a vibrant city. Learn more at www.creativegreensboro.com. | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/neighborhood-arts-program-expands-in-dudley-heights-glenwood-and-kings-forest/article_99b1c750-1e44-11ed-b452-a729f4894e39.html | 2022-08-18T05:09:47Z | yesweekly.com | control | https://www.yesweekly.com/thearts/neighborhood-arts-program-expands-in-dudley-heights-glenwood-and-kings-forest/article_99b1c750-1e44-11ed-b452-a729f4894e39.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BREWSTER, Ohio (WJW) — The search is on for two escaped kangaroos in Northeast Ohio following multiple sightings.
The first call came into the Brewster Police station Thursday night after someone spotted a baby kangaroo, Chief Nathan Taylor said. Then another person stopped at the station Saturday with a video of an adult kangaroo crossing State Route 93 (as seen above).
So far, the search for the animals has proved fruitless, but Taylor said they have a general idea of where they may be after there was a sighting of one in town.
“Never dreamed I’d run into this in my career,” Taylor admitted. “We believe they just escaped from somewhere.”
Police are planning to continue the search through the night as the animals are nocturnal.
Those who spot the kangaroos are asked to not approach and to call the police. While kangaroos, which hail originally from Australia, are not known to attack humans, they can be quite aggressive.
“That’s our biggest fear right now, we don’t want people to start hunting them,” Taylor said. “If people can stay in the area and keep an eye [on the kangaroo], please do that, but do not approach.”
Taylor said that anyone who may have lost a kangaroo should reach out to police immediately.
“If anyone has information, I don’t care, I just want these things safe and the people safe,” he said.
Brewster police can be reached at 330-830-4272. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/police-searching-for-2-escaped-kangaroos-in-ohio/ | 2022-08-18T05:10:16Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/police-searching-for-2-escaped-kangaroos-in-ohio/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SIOUX CITY, IOWA (KCAU)- The defending Clark Cup champion Sioux City Musketeers will enter the upcoming season without a key member of its franchise.
Sioux City Musketeers General Manager and Director of Scouting Andy Johnson has been signed by the Los Angeles Kings to become a scout for the NHL franchise, according to the Musketeers social media account. The reigning USHL General Manager of the Year was an instrumental of the Musketeers success, helping put together a championship-winning team this path.
The Eau Claire, Wisconsin native spoke on how he is excited for his next step. But, also is appreciative of his time in Siouxland with the Musketeers.
“I’ve been here for five years now and I think this community has grown on me. Living here, being entrenched in the community, making friends, seeing the same faces at our home games and then seeing those people traveling to Fargo and Waterloo and support this team through thick and thin has really made it special and for us to win a championship for them, for the community, and then see that the trophy out in the community this summer. It really kind of hit for how special this hockey team is in the community and leaving that is extremely hard. But at the same time, I’m excited for my future and my career and just really hard to turn down the turn down the National Hockey League,” Johnson said. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/muskies-gm-headed-to-nhl/ | 2022-08-18T05:11:41Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/muskies-gm-headed-to-nhl/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Beach City Fire weighs buying new ambulance
The Independent
Beach City Village Council
Monday meeting
KEY DISCUSSION: The fire department has plans to inspect a Life Line ambulance this week. Firefighters are looking to purchase an ambulance in the near future. Also, it was reported 1,000 feet of new hose for a fire engine was ordered for $7,050.
OTHER ACTION:
- Heard several resumes were received for the position of secretary to the village administrator and also to help the utilities department and village clerk. Plans are to hold interviews in the first week of September.
- Heard a proposal for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant was presented from architects GPD Group of Akron.
- Learned the electric rates for the village are being reviewed. The utilities committee will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 in Village Hall.
- Heard a 3-mill, five-year renewal of the police levy should be placed on the May 2023 ballot. The levy collects $32,795 annually.
- Approved Ben Miller as a volunteer firefighter. The village will pay for a physical.
- The 11th annual Beach City 5K race will be 9 a.m. Sept. 17. Registration forms are available at Village Hall, the post office and online. Volunteers are needed to help with the race.
FOR YOUR INFO:
- A moment of silence was held for the late Terry Madden, a former village administrator. A donation was made to Madden’s church in Brewster and to the Beach City Boy Scouts.
UP NEXT: Meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at 105 E. Main St. The meeting was changed from Sept. 5 because of Labor Day.
BARB LIMBACHER | https://www.indeonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/beach-city-fire-to-consider-purchasing-new-ambulance/65406002007/ | 2022-08-18T05:11:52Z | eonline.com | treatment | https://www.indeonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/beach-city-fire-to-consider-purchasing-new-ambulance/65406002007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Millions of students have been warned they could be paying £10,000s more if they delay attending university for a year. School leavers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-Level results today (August 18) and, while most will go straight to university, some will defer.
However, finance company MoneySavingExpert, founded by money guru Martin Lewis, has stressed that deferring means they will be on the new student finance system from September 2023, meaning they could still be repaying their loan "into their 60s".
The system, set to be introduced in England, could cost students £10,000s more in the long run if they decide to defer for a year if they didn't get the required grades or university of their choice. Graduates with lower to middling earnings, for example, will repay an additional £30,000 under the new system than they would currently, according to calculations from the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Explaining the student finance changes when the changes were announced in February, Martin Lewis warned: "The plans will see most university leavers pay far more for their degrees over their lifetime than they do now. It effectively completes the transformation of student 'loans', for most, into a working-life-long graduate tax.
"The decision to extend repayments to 40 years, combined with the other measures, will leave most who start university straight after school still repaying it into their 60s." He also stressed that starting university this year could mean teenagers will save "thousands of pounds" over their working life compared to delaying.
The shake-up means more students will pay off their loans in full, increasing from approximately 23% under the current system to 52% under the new one, according to the Government.
The announcement will impact future students who are from and live in England, regardless of where in the UK they study. The key changes in England are as follows:
- The repayment threshold is being lowered from £27,295 to £25,000. This means you'll be charged 9% of whatever you earn above £25,000, so you'll start repaying your student loan sooner. "For example, under the new system, a graduate with a salary of £30,000 would pay off £450 of their student loan every year. While under the current system, a graduate earning the same amount would pay off £243," MoneySavingExpert.com reads.
- The loan will be cleared after 40 years, not 30 as it stands now.
- Interest on 2023 student loans will go up in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI) rather than RPI +3%. This is positive news, because it means there's no "real cost" to a student loan, as the rate is set at inflation.
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Perry Township trustees put police chief on paid leave
PERRY TWP. – The township's police chief is now on administrative leave after action Tuesday night by the Board of Trustees.
Chief Mike Pomesky was placed on indefinite, paid leave by Perry trustees, who voted 3-0 on the move following a closed-door discussion that included the chief, according to Trustee Ralph DeChiara Jr.
"I'm disappointed in going through this (administrative process)," said DeChiara. "Like any issue going on, it will need time to evaluate (moving forward)."
No interim chief has been named, DeChiara said on Wednesday morning, adding that Perry Police Department sergeants will lead the three daily police shifts at least on a temporary basis.
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The Police Department does not have a deputy chief or captains, DeChiara said.
No specific reason was given by DeChiara for putting Pomesky on leave. However, the trustee did say it was partially related to an arrest last week ordered by the chief on the leader of a Columbus-based human resources agency hired in July to work with the township.
Misdemeanor criminal charges were filed Thursday against a representative of Training Marbles, the firm hired by trustees to conduct workforce surveys and personnel training, Pomesky told The Independent last week.
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"That is part of it," DeChiara said. "The chief is a good man. We'll have to go through these issues and go from there."
Trustee Lisa Nelligan referred questions related to township business to the board's attorney, James Mathews, who was not immediately available Wednesday.
Police chief part of internal disputes last few years
Pomesky's time as chief has included some turbulence over the years within Perry government.
A contentious disciplinary letter was issued to the chief last summer by the previous three-member Board of Trustees. It was officially dropped from his file during a township meeting in July.
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He was also part of an internal tussle with Administrator Joyce Martin and now former Fire Chief Mark Martin, when charges were brought in Perry's Emergency Medical Service billing lapse a few years ago.
Mark Martin retired in May 2021. He and Joyce Martin are married.
Pomesky, 46, has served as the Perry police chief since December 2009. He did not return a phone message Wednesday morning.
Hired in 2001, Pomesky worked his way up the Police Department ranks. He was promoted to sergeant before taking over as chief.
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'It's great.' Tiger fans roar as Obie statue debut marks start of football season
MASSILLON ‒ Don Chaperlo stood along Lincoln Way with a huge grin on his face.
The 1977 Washington High grad couldn't get enough of the larger-than-life Obie standing in front of him.
"Anything Obie is an easy reminder of the spirit of Tiger fans," Chaperlo said. "It's great."
The Jackson Township resident was among hundreds who flocked to downtown Wednesday night to celebrate the start of Tiger football.
Obie:'Fabulous gift.' 8-foot bronze Obie statue placed in new home in downtown Massillon
The annual kickoff pep rally, hosted by the Downtown Massillon Association, kicks off football season.
The Tigers' home opener is 7 p.m. Friday against Archbishop Moeller at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.
Massillon fans chant 'TIG - ERS'
Cheers of "TIG - ERS" came from the youngest to the oldest of fans as the cheerleaders and Obie danced to the sounds of the Tiger Swing Band.
Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry said the players, coaches, band, cheerleaders, booster club and amazing parents are part of what makes the city so great.
"The Massillon Tigers continue to bring pride and honor to our community," the mayor said. "It's that tradition, that pride and that legacy."
Nate Moore, in his eighth season as head coach, told fans his team has been preparing for the season since January.
"Our opponents, they're big. They're tough. They're disciplined. They're fast," Moore told the crowd. "But let me tell you something about your Massillon Tigers. These guys are big. These guys are tough. These guys are disciplined. These guys are fast."
Moore told those attending the rally this was different from past celebrations because they were going to get to see the reveal of a new 8-foot bronze statue of the Tigers' beloved mascot, Obie.
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The 1,000-pound statue, funded through an anonymous benefactor, was created by Zanesville artist Alan Cottrill. It features the mascot wearing a letter "M" on his sweater, carrying a football in his left arm while his left leg is extended and his tail dances behind.
Cottrill joined the Massillon fans Wednesday as they got the first glimpse of his creation now housed at Lincoln Way E and First Street NE next to Benders Food & Spirits.
As fans gathered along Lincoln Way and the Swing Band played a drumroll, Moore was joined by Dr. Charles Paquelet and the artist as they pulled off a cloth hiding the sculpture.
Moore pointed out that Paquelet was instrumental in the project, saying Paquelet had a vision and made it happen.
The crowd went crazy as cellphones snapped pictures and videos. Football players gathered with Obie, cheerleaders and fans to snap pictures in front of the newest landmark in the city.
Massillon Tiger football fans react to the new Obie statue
"I love it," 1982 graduate Nick Gitto said. "It's just beautiful."
He was taking pictures and video of the statue to share with his family living out of state. They are going to fall in love with it, too, he said.
Bob Fothergill, 1976 WHS grad, brought his grandsons, 6-year-old Cash and 8-year-old Blaze, to get a glimpse.
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"It's better than what I thought it would be," the excited grandfather said. "This just brings the community together."
Cottrill was greeted with cheers. After the event, he said he was overwhelmed, adding he might have the chance to create a sculpture of Tiger Coach Paul Brown for his hometown of Norwalk, where Brown lived until he was 9 before making the move to Massillon.
"What a great connection that would be," Cottrill said. "First Obie and then Paul Brown."
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A ricochet incident at the Koko Head Shooting Complex prompts a firearm restriction. Only 22 caliber ammunition and firearms will be allowed to discharge at the Pistol, Rifle and silhouette ranges at KHSC beginning on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
HONOLULU (KITV-4) A ricochet bullet at the Koko Head Shooting Complex prompts a firearm restriction. Three firearm ranges at the complex will only allow .22-caliber ammunition and firearms to discharge at the Pistol, Rifle and silhouette ranges at KHSC.
Beginning on Wednesday, August 24 only .22 caliber ammunition and firearms will be allowed for use at the Kokohead shooting complex.
The restriction is in response to a ricochet incident, when staff and firearm experts say a high caliber bullet came into contact with a dormant slug within the northern berm of the range.
Nathan Serota, Honolulu Parks & Recreation explained: "The bullet that ricocheted off is one we haven’t seen at the range in a long time that’s why they came to the conclusion that it didn’t hit something and bounce back it actually hit a bullet inside the berm and that dormant slug within the berm is what got ricocheted back.”
The dormant slug ricocheted and damaged a parked car window. No one was hurt. This temporary limitation to 22 caliber ammunition will remain in place until the completion of a berm renovation project to reinforce the back stop behind the northern targets, is complete.
"We want to make sure that the rounds fired at Koko Head shooting complex …stay within the complex as much as possible," says Serota. "The other thing we are doing to reduce any stray bullets getting out of the crater eye brows on the roof overhanging roof discourages people from shooting at a higher."
About 70,000 people each year use the Koko Head Shooting Complex.
The renovation project is scheduled to begin in October and will take about a month to finish.
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Retailers of ghost gun parts are holding fire sales on the eve of new federal rule meant to curb the proliferation of homemade, untraceable weapons.
The new regulations from the Biden administration, which go into effect on August 24, will require that all parts used to manufacture ghost guns are serialized and that purchasers undergo a background check. While the rule will regulate all future sales of ghost guns, it will not have an effect on the potentially millions of ghost gun kits that are already in circulation.
With the deadline to sell kits of unserialized parts looming, sellers are running countdown clocks on their websites. “We’re committed to shipping out all orders prior to the ATF rule being enforced,” reads a banner atop one dealer’s website. “Biden’s new receiver rules take effect in less than two weeks,” reminds another. The frenzy has exhausted many dealers’ inventories.
Other dealers are urging customers to financially support the slew of oncoming lawsuits directed at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the federal agency tasked with enforcing the new regulations.
“The companies have been dumping parts kits on the market, and they’re going to sell them right up until [the rule goes into effect],” said a California law enforcement agent who specializes in arms trafficking. “There are going to be people with storage lockers full of these things.”
Ghost guns, a blanket term for unserialized and homemade firearms, first emerged as a creation of hobbyists and at-home gunsmiths in the late 1980s. But in recent years, aided by a rapidly expanding gun industry, they’ve become more widely available and popular, and favored by criminals. They are inexpensive, easy to procure, and have long existed outside of the government’s regulatory eye. Kits to assemble ghost guns — which provide buyers with most of the pieces of a firearm — are the basis of the overwhelming majority of ghost guns sold to the public and used in crimes.
Federal data shows that ghost gun recoveries in crimes have increased exponentially. Between 2016 and 2021 the number of homemade guns recovered at crime scenes increased 1000 percent, according to a report by the ATF. Out of the roughly 45,000 ghost guns recovered during that time period, nearly 700 were linked to homicides or attempted homicides.
One recent example came in March, when a man under a restraining order walked into a Sacramento church and killed his three daughters and their caretaker before shooting himself. The attacker, who was prohibited from gun ownership and out on bail for punching a cop days earlier, was able to acquire a ghost gun to carry out his assault. In July, a man armed with a homemade gun and knife killed a family of three who were camping in an Iowa state park. And in Florida, a 17-year-old girl fatally shot herself by accident while handling her cousin’s ghost gun.
With an untold number of untraceable homemade firearm kits already sold to the public, law enforcement agents expect that criminals will still be able to get their hands on unserialized guns.
“The proverbial barn door has been left open when it comes to the ghost gun loophole,” said Scot Thomasson, a consultant and former ATF agent. “Now the real work begins following the implementation of the regulation: dealing with the guns already in criminals’ hands.”
The ATF has long struggled to find an effective strategy to police unserialized weapons. In fact, the agency’s own internal rulings set the stage for the massive increase in ghost gun kit sales, when in 2013 and 2017 its Firearms Technology Branch clarified that partially completed receiver parts should not be treated as firearms and should not be subject to background checks.
After a slew of high-profile shootings, including mass shootings and domestic terror attacks, the Biden administration changed the rule to try to get a handle on the situation. It was quickly rebuked by gun rights organizations. In a 90-day public comment period, the ATF received nearly 300,000 responses regarding the ghost gun rule, the most for any rule change in the agency’s history.
Federal agents say the new ghost gun rule gives them an edge in their efforts to combat arms trafficking, shootings, and other gun-related crimes. “The new rule for privately made firearms is really going to help law enforcement, primarily because one of the tools that ATF utilizes to help stop firearms trafficking is tracing,” said Matthew Varisco, a special agent in charge of the ATF’s Philadelphia office.
With background checks required for ghost gun kit sales, agents now say they will have an investigative lead when they are used in crimes.
Most of the ATF’s ghost gun efforts will fall to its regulatory inspection force, which has historically struggled with staffing and low budgets, and has been overwhelmingly conciliatory to noncompliant gun dealers. The agency said that combating the proliferation of ghost guns is a task that will require an array of local and state law enforcement partners, city leaders, and communities affected by violence.
“I think that we stop it by taking a holistic approach,” said Charlie Patterson, a special agent in charge of the ATF’s Washington, D.C., office. “I think it’s sharing that information and intelligence. I think it’s breaking those silos down and having meaningful conversations with the community’s input as well about how we can address this issue.”
Several impatient state legislatures have instituted their own rules targeting ghost guns in advance of federal action. California, an early epicenter of criminal ghost gun use, enacted a law regulating unserialized weapons in 2016. State lawmakers subsequently stiffened the law three years later, requiring background checks and sales records for vendors selling firearm precursor parts.
Laws either regulating or outright banning the sale of untraceable weapons have also been enacted by Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
States and cities have also targeted the manufacturers and sellers of parts kits in court. Last year, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department levied a lawsuit at Polymer80, a manufacturer of ghost gun parts kits, after a man carrying a firearm made from one of the company’s kits to ambush two deputies. Baltimore and New York took similar routes, with the NYPD revealing that 90 percent of the ghost guns it had recovered included parts from the company. Washington, D.C., sued Polymer80 after finding its products at local crime scenes, and was recently awarded a $4 million judgment.
Polymer80 did not respond to requests for comment on the upcoming rule change.
“Every year was significantly worse than the one prior. So if the federal government hadn’t stepped in to do something, the problem just continued to get worse,” said David Pucino, deputy chief counsel for Giffords Law Center. The very nature of arms trafficking, and the vast distances that guns can move, means localized efforts struggle to be potent. “Those attempts have not really been very effective because they didn’t get to the supply. They didn’t get to the parts that are used to make ghost guns,” he said. “And what this rule does is it goes right up the supply chain.”
Gun control groups say the federal rule change is only as good as its enforcement. Three years after New York State passed a 2013 law requiring assault weapons be registered, only about 44,000 out of an estimated 1 million weapons were registered. A similar law passed at the same time in Connecticut resulted in the registration of only 50,000 weapons — out of an estimated 400,000 — in the state.
There is no known estimate of how many ghost guns are in circulation, or how effective existing legislation to regulate their ownership is. California was the earliest state to require all ghost guns to be serialized. The state Attorney General’s Office failed to respond to multiple requests for comment on the efficacy of the legislation, or to provide data on compliance.
Indeed, some experts aren’t optimistic that the federal rule change will have an immediate effect. “The reality is that there is a supply of these kits in circulation,” said the California law enforcement agent. “And until this supply is exhausted, we’ll continue to see these.” | https://www.thetrace.org/2022/08/ghost-gun-atf-rule-compliance/ | 2022-08-18T05:27:30Z | thetrace.org | control | https://www.thetrace.org/2022/08/ghost-gun-atf-rule-compliance/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What To Know Today
NEW from THE TRACE: Ghost gun dealers race to offload inventory ahead of new federal rules. Under new ATF regulations that will go into effect on August 24, all parts used to manufacture homemade, untraceable firearms must be serialized and purchasers must undergo a background check. Until then, many ghost gun retailers are rapidly trying to get inventory off the books, and some are also planning to fight the rules through legal action. The new rules won’t affect millions of ghost gun kits that have already been sold. “The proverbial barn door has been left open when it comes to the ghost gun loophole,” said Scot Thomasson, a former ATF agent. “Now the real work begins following the implementation of the regulation shutting the barn door, of dealing with the guns already in criminals hands.” Alain Stephens has that story, a partnership with CBS.
After New York lawsuits, ghost gun companies to cease sales to NYC residents. In June, New York City and New York Attorney General Letitia James filed simultaneous lawsuits against a bevy of gun wholesalers, alleging that they had illegally transferred ghost gun kits to New York residents. The legal actions were the first related to a new state law requiring gun companies to impose “reasonable controls” on their distribution chains. Now, one of the retailers named in the suits, North Carolina-based Rock Slide USA, has agreed to reach a settlement with New York City to cease sales to city residents or addresses. Two other companies named in the suits, Washington-based Rainier Arms and Florida-based Salvo Technologies, are expected to finalize their own settlements with the city in the coming days, Courthouse News reports. From The Trace: Along with New York, California, Delaware, and New Jersey have enacted similar laws seeking to hold gunmakers accountable for gun violence.
A majority of Texans want more laws to combat gun violence. Seventy-five percent of respondents support raising the minimum age to buy a rifle from 18 to 21, according a new survey of 1,384 state registered voters from the Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler. The survey also found that 66 percent of respondents favored calling a special session of the state legislature devoted to mass shooting response; 65 percent were concerned about gun violence in their areas; and 63 percent said elected officials are not doing enough to prevent mass shootings. That broadly tracks the attitudes Texans have registered in a series of polls from the the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin. Interestingly, the Dallas Morning News/University of Texas at Tyler poll also found that 52 percent supported a mandatory government buyback of semiautomatic assault-style rifles.
The FBI’s national crime estimates for last year will cover just 65 percent of the U.S. population. That’s according to a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. “A lower coverage rate reduces the amount of statistical confidence in the estimates,” the report reads. Final 2021 numbers should come from the FBI in the next two months, but the estimates will be affected by the fact that fewer law enforcement agencies — just over 60 percent of the nation’s more than 18,000 — reported to the FBI’s national database. Last year, the FBI switched to a new system for estimating nationwide crime statistics. But the transition has been sluggish.
New York strengthens limitations on lookalike airsoft guns. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that bans toy replica guns unless they are brightly colored or made with translucent parts to distinguish them from real ones. Data from the New York Attorney General identified at least 63 shootings in the state as a result of people mistaking toy guns for weapons. Across the country since 2015, police have fatally shot 268 people who had been holding toy replica guns, according to a Washington Post database. Alain Stephens has reported on the lucrative licensing deals that gun manufacturers make with toy companies.
Data Point
Six — the number of critically wounded victims after someone opened fire early Tuesday morning outside a Memphis hospital, police said. The victims included two minors and police said at least 20 shots had been fired. [The Commercial Appeal] | https://www.thetrace.org/newsletter/ghost-gun-new-york-city/ | 2022-08-18T05:27:36Z | thetrace.org | control | https://www.thetrace.org/newsletter/ghost-gun-new-york-city/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Best office gadgets 2022: Top picks for your desk
Whether you're customising your office, or making the home a better place to work from, these gadgets can make your life easier.
Whether you're fully in the office, dedicated to your home office, or now operating a hybrid system, you'll be spending a lot of time at your chosen desk.
With this in mind, it is worth having the best office space possible. To achieve this, there is a huge range of different devices, gadgets and tools that you can use to make a desk a home.
We've gathered our top picks for the best office gadgets and listed them all done below.
The best office gadgets
Rocketbook smart reusable notebook
This reusable notebook wipes clean, so it's an eco-friendly way of taking notes. After using a Pilot Frixion erasable pen to write as normal, just wipe away your work with a damp cloth. So it works like a whiteboard, but feels like pen and paper.
There's also an app which lets you scan and store your notes, so you can save and send your work and doodles.
Writing desk mat
If you're an avid note taker while you work, this writable desk pad could be the perfect investment for you. It comes with a mouse pad side, and a whiteboard desk side. This means you can continue to use your mouse and keyboard as you normally would, while also being able to take notes on the things that matter right on the desk.
It comes with three pens and an eraser, and uses non-slip technology to keep everything in place.
- Buy now from Amazon (£29.99)
2 in 1 headphone stand with wireless charger
If you want to keep your headphones safe, and your desk looking aesthetically pleasing, a good headphone stand is a worthwhile investment. This one from the brand Avantree offers a nice wood and metal stand, complete with a small tray for your extra bits.
- Buy now from Amazon (£26.99)
Smart backpack
Finding a practicable bag that is work (and after work drinks) appropriate isn’t always an easy task but with a padded laptop compartment, USB charging port and secret pockets for valuables, the Nordace Siena does the job nicely. There’s even a fleece-lined sunglasses compartment which is ideal for those of us who regularly lose or sit on our favourite pair of shades.
This elegant rucksack also works well if you’re travelling by plane thanks to the luggage strap which slips onto your suitcase handle. This means you can keep all of your luggage in one place when you’re darting through the airport.
The straightforward yet smart design is also available in beige, blue, green, red and grey. The bag’s inoffensive colours and style make it appropriate for a variety of outings.
Microsoft Arc bluetooth wireless mouse
Have you ever fancied flattening your computer mouse and popping it in your pocket? Well, you are in luck.
This nifty office gadget from Microsoft has a flexible design which straightens out for convenient packing. When flattened, the device switches off so you save power when it’s not in use. The mouse wakes up when you return it to its curved shape in your hand. Pretty neat.
The Arc shapes itself to fit your palm, so this is very much your own personal office gadget.
It requires Microsoft 10/8.1, has a wireless range of 5m in an office environment and connects through Bluetooth. The innovative full scroll plane allows you to scroll both horizontally and vertically, so practicality as well as appearance and comfort have all been taken into consideration here.
Take a look at our top cool gadgets for 2022 for more tech inspiration.
Mini desk hoover
If you haven’t already been introduced, meet mini Henry the Hoover.
Measuring just 10 by 6.5cm, this novelty office gadget picks up your biscuit and sandwich crumbs so you can have a clean workspace. It is powered by 2 AA batteries and has a bendy nozzle for those spots that tend to get missed by the duster. You can finally get rid of those infuriating bits of dust that sit on your keyboard and annoy you all day.
Ember mug²
With such a hefty price tag, you’d be correct to think this quite ordinary-looking mug has magical powers.
The Ember Mug² is a smart mug which not only keeps your coffee hot but allows you to set a specific drinking temperature using the Ember app on your phone. The app also notifies you when your cuppa has reached your preferred temperature. So there should be fewer burnt tongues and sad cold cups of tea in the office.
With a built-in battery, your tailored brew stays at the selected temperature for 80 minutes which gives you plenty of time to get distracted in the office and forget you even made a cup of tea. You can even pop it on the charging coaster to keep it fuelled up and ready to go.
Someone pinching your mug at work just got that little bit more serious.
Groov-e ares LED desk lamp with wireless charging pad & clock
The Swiss Army knife of desk lamps, this office gadget has many functions.
We’ll start with the LED lamp. It has five brightness levels as well as three different light modes to choose from, so whether you need to be woken up by a bright light or fancy a dim evening glow, you’re a bit spoilt for choice.
The base of the lamp is a 5W wireless phone charger which is always convenient to have in the office. All you need to do is place your device on the base.
The stem has an LCD display which tells you the time and the date. It also works as an alarm clock so if your office naps are getting out of control, you can set an alarm to make sure you don’t miss your meeting. This feature also makes this a suitable bedside lamp.
It doesn’t stop there. If you’re curious about the temperature - and let’s face it, that’s always a hot topic when it comes to office chat - the multi-purposed gadget tells you that too.
And as well as having so many features, it’s a pretty pleasant addition to the desk with the faux leather finish giving it a smart look. Ok and one more thing, it is collapsible, so you can fold it away, making it very easy to transport.
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Arthur L Simpson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 @ 07:08 AM
Arthur L Simpson, age 91, of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022.
Arthur was born April 1, 1931.
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Charles (Sonny) Clyde Dick
Charles (Sonny) Clyde Dick, 73, passed away at his home in Sandy Lake, PA on August 15, 2022.
He was born at the Franklin Hospital on September 19, 1948, to Clyde and Rose (Krizon) Dick.
He married Mary Jane (Heim) Dick on September 22, 1979, who survives.
Sonny graduated Franklin High School.
Sonny worked for different railroads starting at the age of 17 until he retired in 2013.
Sonny enjoyed gardening, building models, the big trains, working on his “classic” Oldsmobiles, the outdoors, his wife, children, grandchildren, family and his beloved pets.
He had a great love of Elvis and had many Elvis items.
He attended Elvis’ final concert and got his autograph for his Mother and was very proud of that.
In addition to his loving wife, Mary, loved ones left to cherish his memory are his children: Howard V. (Lynn) Dick of Clark, PA and Rose E. (David) Fulton, of Fredonia, PA, 5 granddaughters, Skyleigh (Joe) Wheeler, Avah Dick, Taylor and Kara Fulton, and Katie (Jeff) McCollough; and 2 great-granddaughters, Thea McCollough and Willow Wheeler. Also, his sisters, Barbara Hudson, of Stoneboro, PA and Betty Hazelwood, of Glen Burnie, MD.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law, his grandparents and his brother, Tom Dick.
The family would like to thank everyone who assisted Sonny on August 15th.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., STONEBORO, 99 Franklin Street, where family and friends are welcome on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 3-6 PM for time with the family.
A memorial service and time of sharing will follow at 6:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Sonny’s memory to Skye’s Spirt Wildlife, Rehabilitation Center, 889 Farren Surrena Road, Harrisville, PA 16038.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.RoseAndBlackFH.com.
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Clarion Soccer: Golden Eagles Predicted to Finish Eighth in Preseason Poll
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) announced the results of their preseason women’s soccer poll on Tuesday.
Clarion was predicted to finish eighth in the PSAC West division in 2022 by the league’s coaches.
The Golden Eagles are coming off the first true season for third-year head coach Alexa Ream, who had the first campaign of her career derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rolling with a relatively young team in 2021, Ream’s Golden Eagles finished with a 4-12-1 record. Included in that total, though, were back-to-back wins at home early in the season, as well as a signature victory over nationally-ranked Slippery Rock to close out Homecoming weekend.
Clarion returns eight players that started more than half of last year’s games, including a pair of all-conference selections in defender Alexis Moyer and forward Kylee Cross. Moyer is a three-time All-PSAC West selection, including a First Team nod last year. That made her the Golden Eagles’ first three-time all-conference selection since Rebecca Waterhouse turned the trick from 2006-08, and the first non-goalkeeper to earn First Team honors since Melissa Alonzo in 2005. Cross, meanwhile, broke the program’s single-season scoring and assists records with 15 points and five assists last year, respectively.
This year’s schedule kicks off in just nine days as the Golden Eagles head to Wheeling for their season opener on Thursday, August 25. The home slate starts three days later, when Clarion hosts Ursuline at Memorial Stadium on Sunday, August 28. Conference play begins with Seton Hill on September 1.
PSAC Women’s Soccer Preseason Polls
EAST (# of 1st place votes)
T1. Kutztown (5)
T1. West Chester (4)
3. Bloomsburg
4. Millersville
5. East Stroudsburg
6. Shippensburg
7. Shepherd
8. Lock Haven
9. Mansfield
WEST
1. Mercyhurst (4)
2. Gannon (3)
3. Slippery Rock (2)
4. Edinboro
5. Seton Hill
6. Pitt-Johnstown
7. IUP
8. Clarion
9. California (Pa.)
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Concerns Over Football Field Safety Put Future Games at A-C Valley in Doubt
FOXBURG, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Three Union/A-C Valley football games that were scheduled to be played at A-C Valley High School this season have been moved to Union because of safety concerns.
(Above, Union/A-C Valley players warm up on the field at A-C Valley High School before a game against Sheffield last September)
Several Union/A-C Valley coaches, many of whom are A-C Valley graduates, approached the school board with their desire to move the games.
Falcon Knights’ assistant coach Chris McNany was at a school board meeting held remotely on August 8 and again at an in-person meeting on Monday evening to make the coaches’ case. He also raised issues with the field at a meeting last December.
“There’s seven guys on our staff that are A-C Valley alums, and we’re certainly not trying to take football away from A-C Valley,” McNany said. “If anything, we’ve been fighting for the last 10, 12 years to keep it there. We’ve had other coaches approach us before games about the field and brought it to our attention. We’ve had officials say stuff in the past. It’s an ongoing thing.
“I’ve played football for 10 years in my life, and I’ve been coaching it for the better part of 20 years,” McNany added. “I don’t want to put an athlete out there with a chance to get hurt playing on the field we walk on before the game and don’t deem in fit. Ultimately, it’s a safety thing.”
McNany said at least one team nearly refused to play at A-C Valley because of field conditions.
“They’ve used the term, ‘ridiculous,’ terms like that,” McNany said. “They’ve said this isn’t a suitable field to have a Friday night lights game on.”
After much debate, the board passed the motion by a 5-4 vote.
Those in favor of moving the games cited safety issues. Those who opposed it said the A-C Valley community would lose out on home football games and the school and booster clubs would lose important revenue.
Games against Cameron County on August 26, Kane on September 23, and Smethport on October 14 will now be played at Union.
A-C Valley hopes to host games again as soon as the field issues are resolved, maybe as soon as next season.
The question now is: What needs to be done to make that happen? And, where to start?
“There is an interest, but funding is a major issue,” said A-C Valley athletic director Dave Sherman, who also sits on the field committee. “We’re looking at different grants and so forth. That’s a big, big undertaking, and we’re not talking a little bit of money either.”
There are already several options on the table.
One, McNany said, is renovating the existing field, lowering the crown, and re-sodding it, as well as other stadium fixes, such as lighting.
McNany said another possible solution would be to build a new facility at the location of the track, which is also unusable at the moment because of wear and tear.
“One thing is clear,” McNany said. “Whatever the decision is, it needs to be made soon.”
A-C Valley superintendent Dr. David McDeavitt agreed.
“It might be enough motivation to get the committee moving in the right direction and fix what should be fixed long term,” said McDeavitt, who is also a field committee member.
Funding is a major issue, McDeavitt said at the remote meeting on August 8.
“We’re working as hard as we can to try to locate grant money to update that football field because the last thing we want to do is lose football on a Friday night,” McDeavitt said. “We’re just in a very difficult situation.”
At least the issue is being addressed now, McNany said.
“We’re at least looking at different plans and what we can do,” McNany said. “Just, unfortunately, we just didn’t have the time this year to get the field in proper shape.”
The co-op between Union and A-C Valley for football began in 2016. Last year was the most successful season for the Falcon Knights, who went 9-3 and won two home playoff games before falling in the District 9 Class A final to Redbank Valley.
Both of those playoff games were played at Union.
McNany is hoping one day to host a playoff game at A-C Valley.
Since 2016, Union and A-C Valley have entered into more co-ops. Currently, the baseball, golf, and track and field teams are combined.
Co-ops in all sports have been very successful.
“I think you gotta give credit to the coaches and the kids,” said Union athletic director Scott Kindel. “The coaches and the athletes have to make it work, and they have gone above and beyond. These kids are best friends on and off the field.”
A-C Valley’s field will still be used for youth football games. The team will also still split practice time between the two schools.
“We can’t complain a bit about the success we’ve had with the co-ops, and I think the football team is going to do some good things (this year),” Sherman said. “Track was a great success and so was baseball.”
McNany said in the short term the coaches are pleased, but he hopes the effort will be made and money raised and spent to improve the A-C Valley facility.
“Union has a beautiful field and that option is available to us,” McNany said. “No matter what we do, you’re talking about a major renovation that needs to be done to make it suitable. Whatever steps we take, we have to come to that decision relatively soon.”
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Dunham’s Sports to Open in Clarion Mall
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – One of the nation’s largest sporting goods chains will be opening this fall at the Clarion Mall.
(Photos by Dave Cyphert of ProPoint Media Photography.)
A representative with Dunham’s Sports confirmed to exploreClarion.com that a store will be opening on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the former Kmart store.
The Clarion store will be the 29th Dunham’s Sports location in Pennsylvania with the closest locations being in Butler, DuBois, and Cranberry (Venango County).
Operating over 240 stores in 23 states, Dunham’s is one of the largest sporting goods chains in the United States.
Founded in 1937 as Dunham’s Bait & Tackle, Dunham’s Sports has grown to become the leading full-line sporting goods chain in secondary and tertiary markets in the United States.
The new store will offer footwear and apparel departments, a large hunt, fish, camp, and water sports area, fitness equipment, team sports equipment, golf merchandise, work wear, and more.
“Dunham’s prides itself on providing our customers with a wide variety of top-quality, value-oriented, name-brand merchandise at everyday low prices,” according to Jeff Lynn, chairman and chief executive officer of Dunham’s Athleisure Corporation.
Some activity could be seen at the former Kmart store on Wednesday morning as a few workers appeared to be doing prep work at the location.
The space has been mostly vacant since Kmart closed its doors in 2018. In 2020, a temporary COVID-19 testing site occupied a portion of the space.
Details on a grand opening celebration are expected to be released at a later date.
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Featured Local Job: Servers and Hosts
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 @ 08:08 AM
Sweet Basil Restaurant and Bar is currently hiring full-time positions for servers and hosts.
Sweet Basil offers a competitive wage and health insurance.
Applicants must possess the following qualities:
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Reliable, dedicated, and strong work ethic
- Loves working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Willing to work nights, various shifts, and weekend
Full-time and part-time positions are available.
No experience is required.
Apply in person at the restaurant located at 21108 Paint Blvd, Shippenville, PA 16254, The restaurant opens at 11:00 a.m. seven days a week.
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Hazel Violet Guntrum
Hazel Violet Guntrum, of Sawmill Rd Lucinda, PA, passed away on August 15th, 2022 at her home.
She was 80 years of age.
Born on August 19, 1941, in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry Elmer, Sr. and Alma Guntrum.
She attended school at Polk State School.
Hazel enjoyed people watching, wearing her sunglasses, being read stories, listening to music, playing with her baby dolls and stuffed dogs, and especially rocking in her rocking chair on the front porch while she and her siblings watched the traffic and neighbors.
Throughout her many years she enjoyed going out with every one of her one-on-one staff from U.C.I.P. and going out to community events.
Hazel is survived by her siblings, Harry and Bessie with whom she resided and her sister Mabel Rieck of Corry, PA.
She also is survived by her nephews, Stephen (Cindy) Rieck, Daniel (Lucinda) Rieck, Timothy (Connie) Rieck, John (Kristy) Rieck, and her nieces Becky and Rhoda Rieck, as well as four great-nephews and two great-nieces.
She will be greatly missed by her two caregivers Randy and Terrie Eland.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Keith Rieck and her sisters Elizabeth, Dorothy, Viola and Olive.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 2pm to 3pm at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory: 330 Wood St. Clarion, Pa 16214.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm in the funeral home with Rev. Steven Ketner officiating.
Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery.
Friends and family may send online condolences, order flowers and memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.
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Operation Nighthawk Nets Nearly 500 DUI Arrests Throughout Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrests of 492 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances during a two-day detail known as Operation Nighthawk.
The enforcement initiative marked its 20th anniversary with a statewide campaign from Friday, August 12, to Saturday, August 13.
“Over the past 20 years, Operation Nighthawk has been extremely successful at getting impaired drivers off the roads,” said Col. Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “We are grateful to our municipal and regional police partners who share our zero-tolerance approach to this serious crime.”
Enforcement Data
Operation Nighthawk teams municipal and regional police agencies with state police troopers for roving DUI enforcement patrols. To celebrate 20 years of success, this year’s statewide campaign took place at one location within every troop, excluding the turnpike stations.
The first Operation Nighthawk was in 2002 at Troop P, Wyoming. The enforcement initiative has received national accolades and has served as a model for similar programs in other states.
More than 400 troopers and over 200 municipal police officers were involved in the two-day operation.
The Pennsylvania State Police reminds motorists that DUI convictions carry fines beginning at $300 plus court costs for first offenses of general impairment. Penalties increase for repeat offenses and higher levels of impairment, up to a maximum fine of $10,000 plus prison time and a license suspension.
More information on 2022 Operation Nighthawk enforcement, broken down by troop, is available here.
For more statistical information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
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PennDOT Announces Virtual Plans Display for Route 208 Bridge Replacement Project in Clintonville
CLINTONVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is inviting the public to view the online plans display for a project to replace the bridge that carries Route 208 over a Scrubgrass Creek tributary in Clintonville Borough, Venango County.
The bridge is located on Route 208 (Mercer Street) between the intersection with Porter Road and the intersection with Walters Road.
The existing steel plate girder single-span bridge has 10-foot lanes and 1.5-foot shoulders. The project will replace it with a prestressed concrete beam single-span bridge that will have 11-foot lanes and 5-foot shoulders, which will help accommodate cyclists using PA Bike Route V. Work will also include new roadway approaches and updated guiderail and pavement markings. Due to the widening of the structure, right of way will be required both upstream and downstream of the bridge.
Work is expected to occur during the 2024 construction season.
A vehicle detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately four to six months. The proposed approximately 13-mile car and truck detour route will be posted using Route 308, Interstate 80, and Route 8. A separate approximately 6.8-mile bicycle detour will be posted using Porter Road, McKinley Road, McBride Road, and Georgetown Road (Route 3003).
The existing bridge was built in 1933. It is classified as poor condition and is posted with one truck at a time limit. Approximately 1,400 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
The plans display for the Mercer Street Bridge Replacement Project, which will be held online only, includes a handout, digital plans, and an online comment form. It will be open until August 30, 2022 and can be accessed by visiting the PennDOT District 1 website, www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Jeanette Uhl at [email protected] or 814-678-7084.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Information about infrastructure in District 1, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D1Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
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PennDOT Offers Drivers Facing Suspension Second Chance
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Tuesday that select drivers facing a suspension due to accumulation of points on their driving records or for a conviction of excessive speeding now have a chance at redemption through successfully completing the newly-instituted Driver Improvement School (DIS) offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
(Pictured above: PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian.)
“This new training program offers people whose driving privileges are in jeopardy a chance to avoid losing their license,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “For many, losing the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle means not just a loss of mobility, but a loss of income and independence as well.”
As drivers are convicted of certain moving violations, points are assigned to their driving record. Once a driver’s record has been reduced below six points and for the second time, shows as many as six points or has a conviction for excessive speeding, that driver is required to attend a departmental hearing.
At the departmental hearing, a driver meets with a Driver Safety Examiner (DSE) to review their driving record and discuss the driving habits that resulted in the hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing, a determination will be made whether serving a 15-day suspension or attending PennDOT’s DIS would be most beneficial for the driver to assist in making better decisions while behind the wheel.
An individual who attends and successfully completes the DIS due to their record showing for the second time as many as six points will have two points removed from their record and avoid a 15-day suspension.
An individual who attends and successfully completes the DIS due to a conviction for excessive speeding will avoid having to serve a 15-day suspension. If an individual does not successfully complete the course or fails to attend, they will be required to serve a 60-day driver’s license suspension.
The DIS curriculum focuses on safety and addresses poor driver behaviors and judgment exhibited in “high risk” drivers. This six-hour course focuses on educating and assisting problematic drivers to identify why they engage in risky driving behavior and how to utilize strategies for behavior modification to assist in improving their driving habits to prevent future violations and crashes.
For more information, visit the Driver Improvement School page on the Driver and Vehicle Services website.
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Police Investigating Burglary in Elk Township; Mountain Dew, Alcoholic Beverages Stolen from Barn
ELK TWP, Pa. (EYT) – Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in Elk Township on Friday morning.
According to Clarion-based State Police, this incident occurred around 10:56 a.m. on Friday, August 12, as two unknown actors traveled onto the victim’s property located along Knight Town Road, in Elk Township, Clarion County, via “a red and black sport style side-by-side.”
Police say the two actors then proceeded to the victim’s barn and stole beverages out of the refrigerator before the homeowner observed them inside the barn.
When the actors realized they were caught, they sped off in an unknown direction.
The suspects are described as white male teenagers.
The following items were stolen:
– Cans of Beer, Value $5.00
– Fifth of Rum, Value $15.00
– Homemade Wine, Value $10.00
– Bourbon, Value $20.00
– Variety of Mountain Dew flavors, Value $5.00
The victim is listed as a 55-year-old Shippenville man.
The investigation continues.
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Police Investigating ‘Quick Change’ Scam at Clarion Walmart
MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State Police in Clarion are investigating a reported “quick change” scam that occurred at the Clarion Walmart on Sunday afternoon.
The incident happened around 3:26 p.m. on Sunday, August 14.
Police say approximately $568.72 in U.S. currency was stolen during the incident.
According to Crime Stoppers, a “quick change” scam is when an individual targets inexperienced cashiers by paying for small priced items with a large bill (such as a $50 bill).
Before the cashier can give back the change, the suspect engages the cashier in a speedy series of money exchanges, thereby confusing the cashier. In the confusion, the suspect tells the cashier how much money to give back, thus short-changing the cashier.
In some instances, suspects work in teams of two where one suspect handles the money exchange while the second suspect acts as a distraction to confuse the cashier even more.
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Police Release Details of Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Route 66 Crash
KNOX TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police have released the details of a motorcycle crash that left a 46-year-old man seriously injured on August 7.
According to Clarion-based State Police, the crash occurred around 5:18 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, as 46-year-old Lonnie W. Felix Jr., of Petrolia, was operating a 2011 Harley Davidson while traveling southbound on State Route 66, in Knox Township, Clarion County.
Police say Felix lost control of the motorcycle, causing it to travel on its right side on the asphalt for approximately 442 feet.
Felix then fell from the motorcycle and was located by the roadside. The bike then rotated to its left side where it continued to travel another 229 feet, according to police.
Felix was Life Flighted to Allegheny General Hospital for suspected serious injuries. He was not using a helmet.
According to police, Felix was cited for failing to drive the vehicle at a safe speed.
PSP Clarion released the above report on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
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Police Seeking Information on Hit-and-Run Crash at Hunter Station Golf Course
TIONESTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police are asking for the public’s help with information regarding a hit-and-run accident at Hunter’s Station in Tionesta Township on Monday afternoon.
According to Marienville-based State Police, the crash occurred around 5:39 p.m. on Monday, August 15, as a blue truck, described as either a Ford Ranger or a Ford F150, was backing from a parking stall within the parking lot of Hunter Station Golf Course in Tionesta Township, Forest County.
Police say the truck backed up and struck a 2006 Dodge Dakota with its rear bumper. The vehicle then fled the scene, heading west on Hunter Station Road.
The Dodge sustained minor damage.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact PSP Marienville at 814-927-5253.
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Sigel Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Pig Roast Set for September 10
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 @ 12:08 AM
SIGEL, Pa. (EYT) – Sigel Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Pig Roast will be held on Saturday, September 10, at the fire hall.
Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 4:00 p.m.
The dinner includes roast pig, scalloped potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw, a dinner roll, and a beverage.
The cost for adults is $12.00, and the cost for children ages six to 12 is $5.00. Children age five and under eat for free.
There will be raffles during the event.
Live entertainment will be provided by “The Avenue.”
Indoor seating and outdoor seating under a tent will be available.
Sigel Volunteer Fire Department’s fire hall is located at 9234 Route 949, in Sigel, Jefferson County
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BROOKVILLE, Pa. – BGM Custom Wear in Brookville is ready to help you design your next custom order!
BGM offers a variety of custom-ordered products such as hats, polo shirts, dress shirts, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and bags. The team at BGM is willing to help your school, organization, or business with the best deals with competitive pricing.
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BGM is located at 98 Service Center Road, Suite B, Brookville, PA 15825.
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SPONSORED: Venango County Co-Op Is Expanding and Has More Vendor Space Available
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – The Venango County Co-op located in the old Sears storefront of the Cranberry Mall consists of over 70 local vendors offering a wide variety of new and used items. The Co-Op has expanded and has available vendor space for your small business.
Come shop an amazing display of authenticated original military collectibles. See the history of the American servicemen and women right here with an opportunity to own a piece of that history.
Whether you are a passionate picker or just looking for that unique item you didn’t know you needed, find it at the Venango County Co-op. The Venango County Co-op has it all under one roof.
Support local businesses by shopping at the Venango County Co-op. The Co-op is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Public Auctions
The Venango County Co-op in partnership with Thrifology Used Furniture and Kevin Neal Auctions holds
public consignment auctions on the second Friday of every month. Find great deals on gently used and hard-to-find items at every auction at great prices. Box lots start at 4:30 p.m. with the main auction to follow. If you own a small business owner or are a collector yourself and would like more information about how to become a vendor? Contact Rich at 440-661-0372. You can also find the Venango County Co-op on Facebook: Facebook.
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State Police Calls: Traffic Stop Results in DUI Arrest in Monroe Township
CLARION/JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – Area state police responded to the following calls:
DUI in Monroe Township
Marienville-based State Police conducted a traffic stop along State Route 68 in Monroe Township, Clarion County, around 2:21 a.m. on Saturday, August 13.
Police say a 29-year-old Emlenton man was stopped for summary traffic violations.
He was subsequently determined to be under the influence of alcohol and taken into custody without incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Domestic Situation in Beaver Township
PSP Punxsutawney responded to an active domestic at a residence along Pansy Ringgold Road in Beaver Township, Jefferson County, around 9:39 p.m. on Saturday, August 13.
Police say that prior to PSP arrival, a known 42-year-old Summerville man left a family member’s residence in a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze before he was found at his residence.
The suspect was then arrested for “domestic/suspicion of DUI,” police said.
Police Investigating Altercation in Pine Creek Township
PSP Punxsutawney responded to a location near State Route 28 in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County, for an altercation between two known individuals.
The victim is listed as a 23-year-old Corsica woman.
The investigation is ongoing.
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A man accused of killing at least two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will remain in custody as he awaits trial, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Muhammad Syed, 51, faces murder charges in the killings of Aftab Hussein, 41, and Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, which police say occurred on July 26 and August 1, respectively.
Syed is also the primary suspect in the homicides of Mohammad Zaher Ahmadi, 62, who was killed November 7, and Naeem Hussain, 25, who was killed August 5. Syed has not been charged in those killings.
Syed denied involvement in the killings during an interview with police last week, according to an arrest affidavit.
The killings of the four Muslim men who were all of South Asian descent terrorized the Muslim community in Albuquerque, with fear spreading to other parts of the state.
Second Judicial District Court Judge Joseph Montano determined Wednesday that Syed's release before trial would pose a risk to the public.
"I am finding that the information does indicate that Mr. Syed would pose a threat to the community at large if I were to release him pending trial," Montano said.
John Duran, deputy district attorney with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, argued Syed's prior arrests are evidence that he should remain in jail and accused him of "lying in wait" and hunting people in the community.
"Clearly what we have here is not just one crime of violence, but as Mr. Duran points out, two crimes of violence. We have two incidents where Mr. Syed is alleged to have committed murder while he's lying-in wait, using a scope on an AK-47 to hunt these two individuals," Montano said.
Syed had "a few minor misdemeanor arrests (from the Albuquerque Police Department) from domestic violence" and some other incidents, Kyle Hartsock, deputy commander of the city police department's criminal investigation division, said last week. All three previous domestic violence charges Syed faced were dismissed, Hartsock said.
Syed's attorney, Megan Mitsunaga, said her client's track record of showing up to court and not having any prior convictions are reasons he should be released.
Syed watched the video-conferenced hearing from the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center and listened with the aid of an interpreter.
On Monday, a judge ruled Syed's son, Shaheen Syed, should remain in federal custody on a charge tied to his father's case.
The younger Syed is accused of knowingly making false statements to investigators about the weapons and vehicle alleged to have been used in at least two of the killings. His attorney, John C. Anderson, called the allegations that his client could be tied to the killings "exceedingly thin and speculative."
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The way the Yankees have been hitting lately, their games have largely lacked drama because their lineup has not posed much threat of a comeback.
They made up for it in emphatic fashion Wednesday night.
After wiping out a four-run deficit to force extra innings and then falling behind by three runs in the top of the 10th, Josh Donaldson pulled the Yankees from the depths of despair with a walk-off grand slam for an 8-7 win in The Bronx.
With Aaron Judge the automatic runner on second base, a Gleyber Torres single and an Anthony Rizzo walk against Rays reliever Jalen Beeks loaded the bases for Donaldson, who had been stuck in a 3-for-28 slump. He shot an 0-1 pitch to the opposite field and it landed in the short porch to set off a wild celebration.
On a day that began with calling up Oswaldo Cabrera and Estevan Florial for a youthful injection to their lineup, the Yankees (73-45) won for the third time in their last 14 games and showed signs of rediscovering their mojo.
Aroldis Chapman lost the strike zone in the top of the 10th inning, but he was still one strike away from leaving the bases loaded with a 4-4 tie intact before Francisco Mejia grounded a bases-clearing double down the first-base line to put the Rays up 7-4
After pitching a scoreless ninth inning, Scott Effross retired the first batter of the 10th inning before giving way to Chapman, who inherited the automatic runner. Chapman started his outing by walking the first two batters he faced on nine pitches to load the bases.
Following a visit from pitching coach Matt Blake, Chapman struck out Jose Siri and then got an 0-2 count on Mejia before the decisive blow.
Chapman had been much improved of late. He entered the night with nine straight scoreless appearances in which he had allowed just one walk and three hits.
In the eighth inning, Anthony Rizzo delivered the big swing the Yankees had been missing. He crushed a solo home run into the right-field seats off Rays lefty Brooks Raley to tie the score 4-4 an inning after the Yankees had squandered a quality chance to tie it or take the lead.
The homer snapped a 2-for-26 funk in which Rizzo had been mired since he missed five games with back spasms.
The much-maligned Aaron Hicks pinch-hit for Isiah Kiner-Falefa to lead off the bottom of the ninth and struck out in an eight-pitch at-bat. Then, with two outs, Aaron Judge sent a charge into the crowd but flew out to the warning track in center field, sending the game to extras.
After a 63-minute rain delay in the top of the seventh — and a nice shoestring grab by Florial to keep the Rays’ lead at 4-2 shortly after play resumed — the Yankees showed signs of life in the bottom of the inning.
Jose Trevino led off with a broken-bat single and DJ LeMahieu, in his first appearance since Saturday because of a toe injury, followed with a pinch-hit single on the first pitch he faced. One out later, Andrew Benintendi walked to load the bases.
The Rays brought in reliever Pete Fairbanks, who promptly walked Aaron Judge on four pitches to bring the Yankees within 4-3.
But Gleyber Torres came up next and on the first pitch hit into an inning-ending double play.
Ron Marinaccio, called back up from Triple-A earlier in the day for the injured Clay Holmes, tossed 1 ²/₃ scoreless innings after the rain delay to keep the Yankees within striking distance.
Rays veteran Corey Kluber continued to torment his former team, limiting the Yankees to just two runs — on a Torres home run in the sixth — across six innings while striking out eight. In three starts against the Yankees this season, Kluber owns a 1.50 ERA. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/josh-donaldsons-grand-slam-in-10th-leads-yankees-to-comeback-win/ | 2022-08-18T05:59:42Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/josh-donaldsons-grand-slam-in-10th-leads-yankees-to-comeback-win/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
New Delhi: Kerala has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking to review its verdict on fixing one km as a buffer zone / Eco Sensitivity Zone (ESZ) around all protected forests, considering that the directive has created a sense of insecurity and fear among the people.
Residents in the Wayanad district, and those living in Kumily, Munnar, Neyyar, Palakkad and Ranni are insecure about their lives. In the petition, it has been pointed out that the regulations based on the verdict would affect the people’s right to live and will have a severe impact on Kerala.
As per the SC direction on June 3, a one km buffer zone must be ensured around all wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Kerala’s review petition is the first one against the direction.
The State Chief Secretary’s petition was filed by Standing Counsel Nishe Rajan Shankar in the SC. Kerala would also seek to hear the case in an open Court.
The land area limitation in Kerala as against other States has been cited and it has been pointed out that a general criterion will not be fair while fixing the buffer zone. The ESZ zone must be decided on after considering the nature and peculiarities of each particular region.
Densely populated, inhabited areas must be completely excluded. The Government cannot rehabilitate these people to other locations. The decision would even affect Kerala’s High Court which is hardly 200 metres away from Mangalavanam bird sanctuary, Kerala said in the petition.
Earlier, State Forest Minister A K Saseendran had called on Union Minister for Forest and Environment Bhupendar Yadav and discussed the matter.
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Miami officer shot pursuing robbery suspect dies days later
MIAMI (AP) - A 29-year-old police officer who was shot in the head while trying to stop a robbery suspect in Miami has died, officials said.
Det. Cesar Echaverry was shot Monday night as he and other officers closed in a suspect wanted for an earlier robbery in nearby Broward County, police said. His family had remained by his side at Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital.
“Officer Echaverry died in the line of duty while serving & protecting our community,” Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez tweeted Wednesday evening. “Our law enforcement family will continue to stand beside & support the Echaverry family through this difficult time.”
Police said Echavarry and other officers began pursuing a white vehicle involved in an earlier armed robbery when its driver tried to flee, ramming into police vehicles and a civilian vehicle whose three occupants were hospitalized in stable condition.
He then tried to escape on foot, but a confrontation and gunfire ensued. The driver, identified as Jeremy Horton, 32, of Acworth, Georgia, was shot and died at the scene.
Horton had been stopped in South Florida on Aug. 8 and cited for having no proof of insurance and driving with an expired tag and a suspended Georgia driver’s license, according to Golden Beach Police Chief Rudy Herbello.
Echaverry had been with Miami-Dade Police for five years, and was assigned to the department’s robbery intervention detail. His friends told the Miami Herald he was moving up and planned to get married.
Monday’s shooting wasn’t his first brush with death, the newspaper reported. As a rookie in March 2018, Echaverry was a passenger in a police vehicle that rammed into another car, killing its 45-year-old driver.
The computer on the police vehicle showed Officer John Song was driving at 78 mph in a 40 mph zone a second before the crash. Both officers were airlifted to a hospital. In May a jury acquitted Song of vehicular homicide and reckless driving. The Herald reported that Echaverry testified that he couldn’t remember the moments leading up to the crash.
“We’ll never forget Officer Echaverry’s bravery & sacrifice. Godspeed, brother,” Ramirez tweeted.
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Amazon (AMZN) stock has begun to run out of steam in the $140 range, just weeks following its sensational second quarter. Despite all the exciting new developments, including the acquisition of One Medical and iRobot (IRBT) and the development of a TikTok-like social feature, the stock remains down around 25% off its high of around $189 per share. Indeed, Amazon stock appears to be an absolute steal at these levels. The recent M&A spree gives the e-commerce darling a means to expand into new industries.
Simply put, Amazon has not wasted the recent slip in the broader markets. Even if there is an economic contraction on the horizon, Amazon could gain considerable ground over new market rivals it’s looking to pinch.
I remain bullish on shares of Amazon at this juncture. Even if the FAANG trade begins to fade, Amazon is still one of the most disruptive forces in the market today. The firm’s disruptive capabilities helped it power past prior recessions. Looking ahead, the $1.45 trillion company may be in for more of the same as it looks to fuel its next leg higher — one that may very well dwarf the recent slide in shares.
Amazon Scoops Up Roomba-Maker iRobot and One Medical
Amazon has been busy wheeling and dealing of late. While the firm has always been known to have a hand in many pies, recent deals seem to shine a bright light on where the disruptive innovator could be headed next. The acquisition of robotics firm iRobot and One Medical for $1.7 billion and $3.9 billion, respectively, did not come cheap but could help kickstart the firm’s lateral movement into the consumer robotics and healthcare industries.
With momentum in the consumer robotics and healthcare divisions, Amazon may finally have the means to build its “fourth pillar” and diversify away from AWS (Amazon Web Services), e-commerce, and Prime services.
The prior Whole Foods acquisition has not yet taken the world by storm, but Amazon still nabbed an enticing banner that will be ready for the firm once it deems it’s time to double down on its brick-and-mortar push. For now, Amazon seems content with picking and choosing areas to disrupt.
Amazon’s Health Push Could Reignite Growth
Amazon’s health ambitions are no mystery to investors. From the PillPack acquisition nearly four years ago to Jeff Bezos’ failed healthcare venture with Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon, it’s always been clear that Amazon saw itself as playing a significant role in the massive industry.
The inefficient healthcare industry also seems ripe for disruption, and the One Medical acquisition appears to create an immediate foundation for Amazon to work its magic.
Undoubtedly, telehealth and other intriguing technologies helped Teledoc (TDOC) skyrocket to orbit in the early innings of the COVID-19 pandemic. Arguably, Teledoc found itself in the right place at the right time. Though the telehealth bubble had its chance to boom and bust, Amazon now seems more than willing to get into the space while most other investors back out.
As Amazon looks to incorporate its own technologies (think telemedicine and convenient drug delivery), I think the sky is the limit for Amazon and its new health endeavors.
Breaking into the field will not be easy, but with such powerful network effects at its side, I do think Amazon’s health pursuit is one that has major upside with minimal downside risk. Amazon’s health rivals are on notice; it’s time to innovate or be left behind, like the many retailers that Amazon crushed over the years.
iRobot Deal Makes Amazon a Top Contender in Home Automation
Compared to the One Medical deal, Amazon’s iRobot acquisition seems less risky but with less in the way of longer-term rewards. Amazon’s slow and steady push into smart home devices has been ongoing for many years. With the addition of Roomba’s owner in the arsenal, Amazon now looks to have a compelling lineup and a new item to pick up come the next Prime Day sale.
The deal doesn’t just stop at the automated vacuum cleaner, though. Amazon will be bringing on new talent that can help its other consumer robots pick up traction. Amazon’s Astro is an intriguing device that could be made so much better by the folks over at iRobot.
As Amazon continues to push into the smart homes of tomorrow, investors and analysts should not discount the added innovative capabilities of the iRobot deal. Home automation is a major growth market that a lot of firms are fighting for. With Roomba in the lineup, Amazon looks to be a top contender poised to expand its lead.
Is Amazon Stock Expected to Rise?
Turning to Wall Street, AMZN stock comes in as a Strong Buy. Out of 40 analyst ratings, there are 39 Buys and one Hold.
The average Amazon price forecast is $176.04, implying upside potential of 21.6%. Analyst price targets range from a low of $118.00 per share to a high of $270.00 per share.
Conclusion: AMZN is Too Cheap to Ignore, Given Growth Prospects
Amazon has been an active buyer of this market dip. One Medical and iRobot are in great hands with Amazon as it looks to increase its disruptive capabilities in each new market.
Amazon stock seems way too cheap to ignore at just 3x sales, given the growth prospects of its fourth (and perhaps fifth) pillar. For now, the healthcare push shows more promise. However, the iRobot deal makes Amazon one of the best automation plays in the market today. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/amazon-stock-recent-acquisition-spree-expands-disruptive-capabilities | 2022-08-18T06:07:49Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/amazon-stock-recent-acquisition-spree-expands-disruptive-capabilities | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The 2022 NFL season is almost here, yet some sports gambling companies may be forced to forgo the marketing opportunity it presents. Investors will be looking to see whether a cut in marketing spending will lift the stocks of online sports-betting providers such as DraftKings (DKNG).
Most online sports-betting businesses have only been making losses since their inception. However, many have looming profitability targets. For example, FanDuel, which is owned by Flutter Entertainment (FLTR), targets to become profitable by 2023. DraftKings and BetMGM also hope to achieve full-year profitability in 2023. BetMGM is the online sports gambling unit of MGM Resorts International (MGM), which co-owns the business with its partner, Entain (ENT).
Cutting Back on Marketing Spending for Profitability’s Sake
The 2022 NFL season kicks off in September. The football season usually presents an important marketing opportunity. However, sports-betting providers may have to dial back on the NFL season advertising to cut costs, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report.
How Long Is Each NFL Season?
The NFL season lasts 18 weeks. The season features 32 teams playing 17 games each. The games draw many viewers, and sports gambling brands have often used the opportunity to recruit new customers.
While the need to acquire new customers remains, sports gambling providers like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM also face the pressure to please investors. The DraftKings stock has dropped sharply from its $72 peak to about $20. The stocks of FanDuel parent Flutter Entertainment, and BetMGM parents MGM Resorts and Entain have also declined steeply from their recent highs.
Is DKNG a Good Stock to Buy Now?
The stock has declined about 26% year-to-date.
Despite the drop, Wall Street professionals remain bullish on DraftKings. On August 17, Roth Capital analyst Ed Engel upgraded DKNG stock to a Buy from a Hold. Engel also raised the price target on the stock to $25, from $18.
According to TipRanks’ analyst rating consensus, the DKNG stock is a Moderate Buy, based on 10 Buys and six Holds. The average DraftKings stock forecast of $24.07 implies 17% upside potential. If you are wondering how high the DKNG stock can go, the highest price target on the stock is $34 while the lowest target is $16.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a good online sports-betting stock to invest in now, DraftKings may be worth a look. The stock shows decent upside potential at current levels going by the consensus estimates. Elite investors are also bullish on the DKNG stock. TipRanks’ Hedge Fund Trading Activity tool shows that confidence in DKNG is currently Very Positive, as two hedge funds increased their cumulative holdings of the stock by 1.9 million shares in the last quarter.
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Markets in Britain fell slightly on yet more alarming news from the economy – specifically inflation hitting double digits and a 40-year-high of 10.1%, the highest figure since February 1982.
The news saw Britain’s leading share index the TSE 100 down by 0.27% at 7,515.7 and the FTSE 250 down by 1.52% at 20,027.
The report by the Office for National Statistics noted that the rise in inflation was driven between June and July by rises in food costs.
The Bank of England expects inflation to top out at 13.3% in October. The Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates by a further 50 basis points (0.5%) next month).
Inflation sees shares slump
Fashion retailer ASOS (GB:ASC) saw shares plunge 10% yesterday, as chief financial officer (CFO) Mat Dunn departed the company. The company blamed inflationary pressures and a high returns rate in recent weeks, driven by the cost-of-living crisis.
Housebuilder Persimmon (GB:PSN) also saw shares drop by 7.3%, as the company announced results which saw profit, revenue and completion levels fall. Rising selling prices mean that the builder has maintained a positive outlook.
Business headlines in the UK today: City of London regulators to face shake-up under Truss (FT)
Ofgem director quits in protest at energy price cap (The Times)Worst returns since 1970s as savers lose £112 a month to inflation (The Telegraph) | https://www.tipranks.com/news/british-stock-market-today-thursday-18-what-you-need-to-know | 2022-08-18T06:08:01Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/british-stock-market-today-thursday-18-what-you-need-to-know | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Taking it easy has never been so hard
In between the barrage of news notifications pinging our phones and emails (or children) demanding a reply ASAP, we could collectively use a break. It is August, after all—where did the summer go?! While relaxation can come poolside in a lounge chair—perhaps with a drink in hand—creating balance for our minds, bodies, and souls can also come in other ways.
True relaxation doesn’t have to mean stillness. A walk, a run, or a day at sea or on a mountaintop can deliver a sense of calm. Similarly, relaxing the mind doesn’t necessarily mean turning it off—engaging in the culture of a new place can also do the job. Is your soul in need of recalibration? Consider connecting with beloved people and places in your life.
Point is, there are plenty of ways to slow down. We hope these articles inspire you to chill out, the way you best know how.
—Chloe Arrojado
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Relax your mind
10 Beautiful Beach Destinations With a Side of Culture
Some delight in relaxing on the sand with a book in hand for a week. For others, boredom sets in swiftly. It can be hard to find a beach that appeals to different travel styles, but around the world there are destinations that offer time in the ocean and a bit of culture, too.
From Indonesia to Israel, these 10 sun-kissed destinations offer picture-perfect beaches along with a healthy dose of local art, music, history, and more.
Read the full story about invigorating beach vacations.
Want more ways to relax the mind?
- Read about some of the best places to exhale.
- Plan a visit to these 8 meditation retreats in the U.S.
- Explore and enjoy Tahiti’s cultural treasures on this “Slow Travel” Trip.
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Relax your body
Resting and Recharging in Saratoga Springs, New York
Adirondack Park comes to life in a big way every summer when its horse-racing track season begins. Its population explodes, with eager patrons flocking to teller windows, placing bets on a catalog of horses, cheering from the stands, and either celebrating their wins or drowning their losses at one of the many bars and restaurants downtown. It’s a fast-paced, lively, and loud experience.
But there’s another, quieter part of Saratoga. The city was built on an abundance of natural springs, which you can find in Saratoga Spa State Park, and is the perfect place for a break.
Read the full story about unwinding in “Spa City.”
Want more ways to relax the body?
- Read about pampering with purpose at the famed Golden Door Spa.
- Plan a visit to the new waterfront spa on New York City’s Governors Island.
- Explore, slow down, and immerse yourself in nature in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park Region.
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Relax your soul
There’s More to Travel Than Going to New Places
Late afternoon is a mystical time of day when you’re sitting on the bow of a fishing boat, rod in hand, during the height of Alaska’s brief summer. The low-hanging sun chisels the mountains into high definition, accompanied by the smells of pine, salt, and sunscreen. The water looks like beveled glass, disturbed only by the otters floating by with a clutch of mussels on their bellies.
No sooner than I thought, man, it can’t get any more peaceful than this, I felt the distinct tug of a rockfish taking my bait—game on.
Typically, if given the option, I’d usually choose to go somewhere new over somewhere I’ve been before. Yet, this past July I was back in Alaska—my home for just shy of seven years—on a fishing boat outside the secluded fishing lodge Waterfall Resort.
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The weather was “particularly favorable,” according to the crew. Didn’t seem that way as the ship leaned dangerously close to the frigid Maine waters. As the wind whipped my cheeks, I debated whether it would be safer to hide in the galley or stay up top if we capsized. After all, this was a nearly 100-year-old vessel. A National Historic Landmark. Could it really handle these intense winds? Peering anxiously at the helm, I saw Captain Jocelyn Schmidt and her husband, Captain Justin Schaefer. They seemed to be relishing the experience, shouting commands. The crew rushed back and forth on the deck, tying and untying ropes, their adrenaline palpable.
“This,” said Susan, a fellow sailor and longtime guest of 15 years, “is a perfect sailing day.”
The J&E Riggin, our floating home for the week, hadn’t always been carrying passengers like Susan and me. She was built to be an oyster-dredging vessel in 1927. Although designed for utility, the ship was quick from the start, winning the only Oyster Schooner Race in 1929. Her speed would come in handy, I would later find out.
I was in coastal Rockland, Maine, about two hours north of Portland, to experience life on a windjammer. Historically, a “windjammer” is simply another word for a tall-masted sailboat, often square-rigged and used to carry cargo, with anywhere from two to five masts. These ships were once a common sight in Maine, but with time and modernization, their numbers slowly dwindled.
This is why the Maine Windjammer Association (MWA) was founded in 1977. The original founders wanted to ensure that the beautiful vessels didn’t disappear completely, so they harnessed the coast’s riches, their individual strengths, and business acumen to create the largest fleet of windjammers in North America. Together, their reach was much more substantial.
More than 45 years since the MWA was first founded, the face of the association is slowly changing. Captain Schmidt is one of the two female captains in the association, and nearly half of the vessels are owned by women. While 2014 marked the first time a female mate was on board, all-female crews are no longer unheard of. In the past few years, the median age of the owners has dropped to 36; nearly half of the vessels have come under the ownership of younger captains.
Schmidt and Schaefer were once the youngest, though they’ve seen a flurry of peers take over businesses and become “stewards of these vessels themselves,” said Schmidt. “Now there are a lot of young voices in that room. We all are coming in at the same time, and we all came up together on these ships. So we work well together, we collaborate well together, because we were all little green deckhands together, and it’s really exciting now to all be captains.”
The 2022 season is only the second that Schmidt and Schaefer have owned the Riggin, but it’s hardly their first time on the vessel. Schaefer’s relationship with the Riggin began as a 13-year-old passenger—after that first trip, he was hooked. He returned first as an apprentice, then as a deckhand, and finally as a mate. Schmidt began her journey with the historic vessels during a school trip traveling on a schooner. With a background in education and history, she loved the ships as a learning environment. With both of them working on windjammers in Rockland, the couple soon met and fell in love while working on the ships. Now, they own the ship but don’t view themselves as owners.
“On paper, technically, we own it,” said Schaefer. “But we’re just caretakers; we’re just stewards keeping it going for all the people that come year after year. It’s more of stewardship than ownership.”
A windjamming cruise requires a unique sense of adventure. The Riggin only spans 120 feet in length, with much of the original wood intact on the bottom of the ship. Eleven cabins housed 24 guests in close quarters, and the accommodations are . . . cozy. I didn’t have a roommate, but if I were bunking with someone else, it would have to be a very close friend. On this ship, there’s a built-in familiarity: Sixty percent of guests are return visitors. Complete three cruises and they’re awarded the title and patch of “Riggin Relics.”
The Riggin Relics seemed comfortable and at home here, helping to guide new guests like me. In fact, some crew members are former passengers, and some passengers are former crew members. I envied how they moved about the ship, pitching in to help without being in the way. There was also plenty of work to do. Guests are encouraged to take part; their strength is integral to hand-cranking the 500-pound anchor or raising the 3,000 feet of sails supported by thick poles the width of a grown man’s thigh.
The crew operating the ship was in its late teens and early twenties. They worked long hours with short breaks. Rushing from rope to rope, they’d reach up on their tiptoes and throw their body weight down low into a squat. It’s no secret that sailing a ship is challenging; here it was on full display in all its grit.
It’s really cool how a floating piece of wood can do that—take 24 strangers from all walks of life and within four to six days have people from strangers to best friends.
While they worked, the guests perfected the art of relaxing: playing cards, reading. When the weather turned sour, which only happened briefly during our trip, some of us sought warmth from the galley’s cast-iron wood-burning stove. Our fingertips were warmed by hot mugs, and our lips dusted with powdered sugar from freshly made Mexican cookies. Time was distinguishable only by the food served with the ring of a bell. By the end of the week, we’d become Pavlov dogs for that bell, eagerly lining up for dishes like fresh fish chowder, cherry-glazed pork tenderloin, and homemade maple cardamom sausage.
As you might expect out on the open sea, cell service was nearly nonexistent, and our electricity was limited to two 12-volt USB outlets. Those of us constantly on the go were forced to slow down and even form connections. The coast was a compelling backdrop for conversations of surprising depth, about love, loss, and life.
As we sailed, we spotted porpoises, seals, and hundreds of lobster buoys along the coast of Maine. Lone houses peeped out of islands thick with trees. Many islands are only accessible by private boats, and one day we stopped on a secluded island beach. Here, we had a lobster bake. We were in Maine, after all. Passengers were encouraged to eat as many soft-shelled lobsters as they wanted. I made it through two. Lobster juice dribbling down our elbows, we watched the sun begin its descent into the mercury-like waters. At that moment, I could see how some guests made their way back year after year.
The nights were spent chatting and playing more cards by the light of the kerosene oil lamps. While the crew was busy running the ship during the day, the night was when things slowed down. Together, we had serious conversations and even more serious cribbage competitions in the galley. The weather was lovely enough that a few guests slept on the deck.
“It’s really cool how a floating piece of wood can do that—take 24 strangers from all walks of life and within four to six days have people from strangers to best friends,” said Schaefer. “That is a pretty special environment. It becomes their ship, too.”
He was right. As we sailed each day, we got more comfortable. We had to! On such a small ship, nothing is a secret. You could hear the creak of a footstep, the deep tones of whispers, and even the low growl of a neighbor’s stomach through the walls. You could also hear the soft lapping of the water against the ship’s hull, creating a gentle lullaby as the waves rocked us to sleep.
The rocky terrain of Penobscot Bay, along with its bountiful wildlife (those lobsters, groan), was one of the reasons I was drawn here. Another reason was the Great Schooner Race, an epic battle of wind, sails, and strategy among North America’s largest annual gathering of traditional schooners. While most days on the Riggin were about seeing where the wind takes you, this one day was about harnessing the wind to its maximum potential.
It’s incredible to watch a century-old vessel being pushed to its limits—multiply that by half a dozen historic windjammers, and the image was worthy of permanence. Best of all, the Riggin won first place in her class thanks to the seamanship of Captain Schaefer.
After the race, the crew and guests all gathered on land to celebrate. Throughout our trip, the kinship felt among many in the MWA was evident. At one point, the rudder on our small yawl boat broke. The captain from the Stephen Taber, another ship in the association, offered an extra he had on board. In the meantime, two of our passengers stepped in to create a makeshift rudder. The American Eagle, another schooner in the association, needed assistance offloading passengers at one point, and our captains shuttled them back and forth. At another time, the Stephen Taber was running low on water, and we were ready to offer our excess.
“We’re always constantly bouncing ideas off each other and helping each other out,” said Schaefer. “There are times when I have to come into the dock, and the wind is super unfavorable. I can call up any of those guys on the dock, and they’ll come out in their yawl boats and give me a push.”
Each vessel in the association has a different personality. The Riggin is known for its food and ecofriendliness. While the main focus of the Riggin isn’t to remind you of sustainability practices, there’s no way to avoid the finite state of resources on a boat. You don’t take anything for granted with a set amount of food and 800 gallons of water for a week-long journey. As Schmidt said on the first night, “We have enough for everyone to use, not to waste.”
Herbs and honey in the kitchen came from Captain Schmidt’s garden, and composted scraps would return to that same garden. A feature of the windjamming experience is the view of and access to scenic landscapes that haven’t been heavily impacted by human extraction. As part of their commitment to protecting the coast, the Riggin, along with the association’s other boats, is certified Leave No Trace.
When they have the opportunity, the captains try to nurture that love in other young passengers. In part, that involves paying it forward, as the crew from Schaefer’s first trip on the J&E Riggin helped foster his love for sailing. Another part is ensuring that the Riggin and the other windjammers continue to sail. Because the general demographic of the cruises leans heavily toward white seniors, there is an added urgency to passing on the appeal of windjamming to younger generations who can continue to support the ships.
“You’ve got to keep that spark alive,” said Schaefer. “That’s the only way to keep these ships alive.” | https://www.afar.com/magazine/sailing-the-coast-of-maine-on-an-historic-windjammer-cruise | 2022-08-18T06:12:58Z | afar.com | control | https://www.afar.com/magazine/sailing-the-coast-of-maine-on-an-historic-windjammer-cruise | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After having been closed for nearly a month due to wildfire threats, Yosemite National Park’s legendary Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias reopened to visitors this month.
The famed grove boasts roughly 500 mature sequoias, the most extensive collection within the park. It includes the Grizzly Giant, a tree estimated to be about 3,000 years old, and is one of the most popular areas for visitors to Yosemite. However, the future of the towering trees was put in question when the Washburn Fire broke out in surrounding areas on July 7.
Although the fire ultimately burned nearly 5,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada range (it’s now completely contained), the Mariposa Grove was largely spared. There are some fire scars on the trees, but none died.
Part of what kept the flames from creeping into the grove was a sprinkler system set up to keep the tree trunks moist. Many small, intentional control fires lit in the past 50 years also played a role—it meant there was less fuel for the fire when it approached the grove, allowing firefighters to prevent the flames from doing more than charring the thick bark on some of the world’s largest trees
“We’ve been preparing for the Washburn Fire for decades,” Garrett Dickman, a biologist at Yosemite National Park, told the Associated Press.
The giant sequoias, native in only about 70 groves spread along the western slope of California’s Sierra Nevada range, were once considered impervious to flames but have become increasingly vulnerable as wildfires—fueled by a buildup of undergrowth from a century of fire suppression and drought exacerbated by climate change—have become more intense and destructive.
Lightning-sparked wildfires over the past two years have killed up to a fifth of the estimated 75,000 large sequoias, which are the biggest trees by volume. The cause of the Washburn Fire is still under investigation.
While the grove reopened on August 10, some trails remain off-limits to visitors, specifically the Washburn Trail (between the Mariposa Grove welcome plaza and the arrival area), the western bit of the perimeter trail, and the path from the grove to Wawona. Still, many popular loops, like the one that passes Grizzly Giant, are available for hikers to enjoy.
The Associated Press contributed reporting. | https://www.afar.com/magazine/yosemites-grove-of-giant-sequoias-reopens-after-wildfire | 2022-08-18T06:13:04Z | afar.com | control | https://www.afar.com/magazine/yosemites-grove-of-giant-sequoias-reopens-after-wildfire | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The U.S. Department of State said it launched an internal program to assist veterans it employs in navigating their post-military career in a large bureaucracy.
The Veterans Support Program is branded as a singular touch-point for all former active military or current reservists/guard employees to access their service related resources or a place to raise questions to.
About 20 percent of the State Department’s workforce is composed of veterans. That includes some 13,000 members of the Foreign Service and more than 11,000 Civil Service employees. The department also employs more than 45,000 local staff at more than 270 diplomatic missions worldwide.
“Our department is committed to supporting out veterans,” Margery Gehan, chief of the Work Life Division in the Bureau of Global Talent Management, said in an interview with Federal Times. “We value the experience that they bring to the department.”
The VSP is only the second of its kind in the federal government, according to Gehan. The fist was created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection.
To run the program, the State Department hired a manager to solely focus on the task.
“I envision our VSP manager to be somebody who can make recommendations for new policies and procedures, so that way we can improve the department’s overall support to veterans, active military and their family members,” Gehan said.
Megan Ilnicky started as the programs manager in April. Previously, she served in the Marine Corps, separating from the service in 2004 and worked for the Wounded Warriors Program afterwards.
“Veterans, current active military, family members, and spouses have faced unique challenges throughout their careers, particularly when starting a second career or transitioning to a new government agency,” Ilnicky said. “They need assistance to help them manage this change, as well as guidance on how to navigate multiple government bureaucracies simultaneously.”
The program was created after a department initiative known as Talent Care and their veterans assistance working group conducted a survey of the veteran workface asking what is it they need. The answer was a single landing place for all their queries.
While all the necessary information to answer their questions was accessible before the VSP was created, it was disjointed. The veterans either had to scourer the State Department’s intranet or reach out to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The burden to find answers fell largely on the shoulders of the veteran.
“The biggest challenge I have observed has been helping veterans access their benefits and connect them with helpful resources,” Ilnicky said. “Often veterans are not sure where to turn for the information they need, and I help point them in the right direction.”
The program is broken down into three major areas of focus: guidance and support, advocacy and policy and partnership and collaberation. Information on Military Buy Back and Disabled Veteran Leave are just two examples of benefits with highly requested assistance, according to Ilnicky. And given the time constraints for both, if they are not handled properly, a veteran can loose their ability to use the entitlement.
The VSP is running a pilot program in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, which has the largest percentage of veterans in its workforce. After the program is completed and best practices complied, it will be rolled out department-wide.
And in September, the program will be holding a department-wide listening session in partnership with colleagues from other parts of the department in order to better align the new resources they have available to them now that the program is created with the needs of the veteran workforce.
“The positive impact of the Veteran Support Program cannot be overstated,” Ilnicky said. | https://www.federaltimes.com/management/career/2022/08/17/us-state-department-creates-one-stop-shop-for-supporting-veterans/ | 2022-08-18T06:19:17Z | federaltimes.com | control | https://www.federaltimes.com/management/career/2022/08/17/us-state-department-creates-one-stop-shop-for-supporting-veterans/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fallen aviation firefighters memorialized near where 4 died in Larimer County
Marc "Thor'' Olson was circling to make one more water drop on the Kruger Rock Fire on his historic night aerial flight near Estes Park before heading home to celebrate his 27th wedding anniversary the next day.
But on the night of Nov. 16, 2021, gusty winds in mountainous terrain doomed his final pass, leaving Olson’s wife, Rhonda, and family to mourn his death instead of celebrate the couple's marriage.
Olson’s Air Tractor AT-802A plane crashed during what is believed to be the first fixed-wing aircraft night firefighting mission in the state, landing in a wooded mountainside near Hermit Park Open Space.
The crash site is not far from where Olson, along with four other aviator firefighters who lost their lives in Colorado, were honored Wednesday at the dedication of the Fallen Aviator Firefighter Memorial near Hermit Park Open Space's pavilion.
Russell Myers served with Olson for many years when they were pilots in the U.S. Air Force and was a fellow pilot at CO Fire Aviation in Fort Morgan at the time of Olson’s death. He said Olson’s wife wanted to be at the memorial but that she was too grief-stricken.
While holding back tears, he shared with the gathering of first responders, Larimer County commissioners, law enforcement officers and nearby residents words that Rhonda wrote for him to recite.
Those words read, in part: “He was steady and secure. His example was clear: Do your best in all things and be in service of others whenever they call and for whatever that call comes.’’
Myers finished with words written by Gen. George S. Patton: “Mourn not the men who died. Thank God such men lived.’’
Previous coverage:Firefighter pilot Marc Thor Olson remembered: 'He was like the godfather of the fire pilots'
The dedication was held in a meadow surrounded by mountains and marked with bagpipes, singing of the national anthem, the playing of taps and a jet flyover. It also included two traditions that reflect the service and sacrifice of firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty: the ringing of the bell and reading of the Firefighter’s Prayer.
Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith told the crowd that after Olson’s death, officials began working on a way to memorialize aerial firefighters who died in the line of duty. He said because the five people honored by the memorial were all employed by private contractors, a memorial could not be placed on federal land.
So officials decided to erect the memorial at Hermit Park Open Space.
It includes a plaque on a local granite boulder with the names of those who died, along with benches built from nearby trees and the American and Colorado flags.
The open space is managed by Larimer County and is located near where Olson crashed and where three aviation firefighters lost their lives in the Big Elk Fire of 2002 just miles south of the open space.
Milt Stollak and Rick Schwartz died when their plane crashed while fighting the Big Elk Fire on July 18, 2002. Helicopter pilot Gordon Knight died in a crash fighting the fire July 30, 2002.
Gert Marais died in a plane crash while fighting the Fort Carson Fire in El Paso County on April 15, 2008.
“This marks somewhat of a special place,’’ Smith said. “I don’t know of anywhere else in the country where you had four aircraft go down (in a relatively small area). Typically, they are spread out over a large area. That really hit us and we thought these ... need permanent recognition for their service and sacrifice.’’ | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/17/fallen-aviation-firefighters-memorialized-near-where-4-died-in-colorado/65407747007/ | 2022-08-18T06:21:55Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/08/17/fallen-aviation-firefighters-memorialized-near-where-4-died-in-colorado/65407747007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) leads incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson (R) by 7 percentage points in their race for Johnson’s seat, according to a poll from Marquette University Law School released Wednesday.
The survey found that Barnes received support from 51 percent of respondents, compared to Johnson’s 44 percent. Barnes expanded his lead from Marquette’s June poll in which he led Johnson by only 2 points, within the margin of error.
Barnes was still competing for the Democratic nomination at the time of the June poll but clinched the primary earlier this month.
The poll released Wednesday shows a sharp partisan divide between the candidates, with 95 percent of Democrats supporting Barnes and 92 percent of Republicans supporting Johnson. But Barnes leads among independents, 52 percent to 38 percent.
The two candidates were tied among independents in the June poll.
Barnes also has an advantage in favorability rating over Johnson.
The lieutenant governor is viewed favorably by 37 percent of respondents and unfavorably by 22 percent. Three in 10 respondents said they did not know enough about Barnes to respond, but that figure is down from 57 percent who said so in June.
Johnson is viewed favorably by 38 percent and unfavorably by 47 percent, while only 9 percent said they did not know enough to respond.
Johnson’s seat is considered a prime pickup opportunity for Democrats, who are seeking to maintain and expand their control of the Senate in the November midterm elections.
Johnson has become a controversial figure as he has been a close ally for former President Trump.
The conservative senator has faced sharp pushback after he said earlier this month that Social Security and Medicare should be categorized as discretionary spending, requiring Congress to approve their budgets every year instead of allowing them to rise annually.
Democrats also released an ad this week targeting Johnson for his vote against implementing a $35 per month cap on out-of-pocket insulin costs for individuals with private insurance.
The poll was conducted from Aug. 10 to 15 among 811 registered voters. The margin of error was 4.2 points. | https://www.wspa.com/hill-politics/barnes-tops-johnson-by-7-points-in-wisconsin-senate-race-poll/ | 2022-08-18T06:29:32Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/hill-politics/barnes-tops-johnson-by-7-points-in-wisconsin-senate-race-poll/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Airman 1st Class Carlos Quiles Melendez, a precision measurement equipment laboratory technician from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron, adjusts the levels on a power meter on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Power meters are used to measure characteristics of power such as voltage and current. The calibration of these instruments ensures the safety and effectiveness of Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Redin)
This work, PMEL Calibrates the Power of Kadena [Image 7 of 7], by Amn Alexis Redin, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. | https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7375556/pmel-calibrates-power-kadena | 2022-08-18T06:30:18Z | dvidshub.net | control | https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7375556/pmel-calibrates-power-kadena | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lions District 20N kicked off its year of service with a cabinet picnic in Angola. District Governor Michael Yost introduced his theme, “Stronger Together.” Yost is encouraging clubs throughout the district to do joint projects or support other clubs with their projects.
There are various opportunities for Lions clubs to help people throughout their community. The Dr. Ann Stadelmaier fund helps those who need hearing aids. An LCIF Vision grant provides eye exams and glasses for those who need them. Lions are needed to help with school-age eye screenings. Last year, despite the pandemic, Lions did 12,000 eye screenings for students in Pre-K to second grade.
Barker club President Dale commented, “I learned a lot about our district and the support it can provide to our club. That will help our club help members of our community as we fulfill the Lions motto, ‘We Serve’.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/stronger-together-the-theme-of-lions-20ns-year-of-service/article_6a874254-1e51-11ed-acfe-9fcf4bf8f421.html | 2022-08-18T06:30:18Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/stronger-together-the-theme-of-lions-20ns-year-of-service/article_6a874254-1e51-11ed-acfe-9fcf4bf8f421.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The PB&J Jam is preparing for its final performance of the summer next Wednesday. The charity, which began 11 years ago as a food drive to raise donations of peanut butter and jelly for food pantries in the region, has since expanded to include the Jam as a music-centered youth mentoring service.
“It just evolved,” organizer Kathy O’Keefe said. “We started it as one thing, and it evolved into a youth mentorship program because it was something that was severely lacking in this region.”
Food collections were previously done during live musical performances at bars and restaurants. The change, or mission expansion, occurred about five years ago when the Jam merged with the Wilson-based Jr. Blues Showcase.
“We connected with live bands that were playing, and their followers would bring peanut butter and jelly to the show,” O’Keefe said. “We found a way to combine the two together and teach the kids to play onstage, as well as give back to the community by donating food to the (PB&J) drive itself.”
The PB&J Drive is perpetual, with special campaigns throughout the year, the largest one being in late November through early December.
O’Keefe said the music mentoring aspect of the PB&J Jam was conceived as a way to keep school-aged youths playing their musical instruments over summer break. The Jam’s intent is to help young people learn to call chords, stay in tempo, and understand stage etiquette.
“When summer break starts for kids, their instruments go in the closet,” O’Keefe said. “What we want to do is give them the ability to play throughout the summer, and if they aren’t able to attend lessons, then they will be able to continue their growth in the summer.”
All genres of music are welcome at the PB&J Jam. Oftentimes the organizers try to line up special guests to perform with the students. O’Keefe referenced Syracuse Blues performer Tas Cru as one of the Jam’s most noteworthy guests. No special guests have been lined up for next week’s finale, which O’Keefe said will be a night to highlight the work done by the students.
2022 was a step up for the PB&J Jam, as it was scheduled for four days over the summer rather than the usual two.
“When we were doing it as one event per summer, it was definitely not enough for the kids,” O’Keefe said. “So then we did two, and then we still felt like the kids needed regular mentorship throughout the summer to keep them focused, and we decided to do four.”
O’Keefe is especially proud that the PB&J Jam was recently given an award for its youth mentoring efforts by the Cullen Foundation, which supports youth arts and theater programming in Western New York.
“This is important to be able to be recognized by them as a program that encourages the growth of kids who are interested in music,” O’Keefe said.
The PB&J Jam finale will be ongoing from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 24 outside Windsor Village Old World Market, 43 Stevens St. All musicians aged 8 to 18 years are welcome to join in; sign up at www.windsorvillageshops.com by 5:30 p.m. on show night.
Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic snacks — and remember your donations of peanut butter and jelly. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/hey-you-got-your-music-in-my-peanut-butter/article_d291659a-1e7a-11ed-8c5d-5377f485f700.html | 2022-08-18T06:30:19Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/hey-you-got-your-music-in-my-peanut-butter/article_d291659a-1e7a-11ed-8c5d-5377f485f700.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Most television shows taped before a studio audience have someone, usually a comedian, come out beforehand to warm up the crowd. It puts them in a giddy, festive mood. Having the star walk out to a roomful of people who are still fuming about standing in line for an hour and a half on a cold or dreary afternoon is asking for trouble. Their frame-of-mind regulator has to be adjusted to the “laugh-and-giggle” setting before the main course is served. It’s a mood appetizer.
And so I asked myself, “Hey, you-never-came-close-to-nor-never-will-win-a-Pulitzer-Prize-hacking scribe, why not warm up your reading audience before they turn on you like the aforementioned prize committee, or simply skip From the Valley to see what’s the latest deal with gas prices and who Kim Kardashian’s latest flavor of the month is?”
And I replied, “Are you seriously talking to me like there are two people in the room? and if so, I certainly hope you don’t put it in the paper like you do with everything else, thinking it’s a good idea for people to read what a psycho the two of us are. You’re right: we gotta talk.”
Despite all that, here are a few laughs, about married couples, that I stole from the internet, just to get the ball rolling ...
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Commenting on the new neighbors, a wife says to her husband, “Every morning I see the guy give his wife a long passionate kiss before he leaves for work. Why don’t you ever do that?”
The husband says, “You kidding? I don’t even know her name?!”
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A man tells his buddy, “My wife thinks I’m nosy.”
“How do you know that?” the friend asks.
The guy says, “I read it in her diary.”
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A wife tells her neighbor, “I got a flat screen TV for my husband.”
“That’s nice,” the neighbor says.
“Yup,” the wife acknowledged, “best trade I ever made.”
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Please, be seated. Thank you for stopping by. What a day, huh?!
I just got back from fishing. What a great day on the St. Lawrence River. The fish were really biting. I was anchored about a quarter-mile downriver from a small island for almost an hour enjoying the afternoon. Out of the blue, two New York State Environmental Conservation officers approached my boat.
“How’s it going?” I shouted, before they got alongside, in an effort to show them my willingness to cooperate and there was no need to use a taser or stun gun on me. I like to play it safe.
“It’s going well,” one of the officers shot back. “How’s the fishing?” he asked, as he leaned forward to reach my boat.
“Great!” I exclaimed. “Boy-oh-boy, are they ever biting, I’ve never had such a day. It comes along only once in a lifetime. The current is fast,” I continued, “but I finally got the anchor to hold and, trust me, I’m not budging.” I handed a rope to the officer closest to me, and also my license, knowing he’d want to see it.
He checked it out quickly, knowing where to look and what to look for. He handed it back and asked, “Can I see the fish you’ve caught?”
“Absolutely, take a look at these monsters.” I yanked a stringer of small-mouths out of the live well and proudly watched as he counted.
“You’ve got nine bass there,” he said somewhat astonished. “Do you know the limit is only five?”
“Sure, I know,” I assured him, “they’re not all mine. My wife caught some of those.”
“Your wife? Where’s she?” the officer asked.
“She fell overboard and drifted off,” I replied.
“Fell overboard? and you didn’t go get her?”
“Pal, I told you already… the fish are bitin’. I ain’t budging.”
I lied. Not all of that happened exactly the way I said it did. I had only one fish. and I never told them that story about my wife. Actually, what I didn’t mention is that the officer noted that my license had expired about four days earlier. Totally serious.
I explained that I tried to renew it in June, but wasn’t allowed to do that until the old one expired. and in the meantime, I’d simply forgotten about the expiration date. They agreed it was kind of an inconvenient situation, and let me go with a warning. They let me off the hook. I told them I’d go get a new one immediately.
And I did exactly that. Kind of. I did it right after I picked up my wife … she was about a half-mile downriver.
And, by the way, she didn’t … let me off the hook.
That’s the way it looks from the Valley. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/from-the-valley-a-license-to-lie-has-no-expiration/article_0e92447e-1e4e-11ed-8f0c-c7d9d83e97fb.html | 2022-08-18T06:30:25Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/from-the-valley-a-license-to-lie-has-no-expiration/article_0e92447e-1e4e-11ed-8f0c-c7d9d83e97fb.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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