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Clarion County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Koko
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 @ 12:09 AM
This week’s Clarion County Adoptable Pet of the Week sponsored by the Top Tier Federal Credit Union: Koko.
Koko is an adult female German Shepherd mix.
She is house-trained, crate-trained, spayed, and her vaccinations are up-to-date.
According to Tri-County Animal Rescue Center, Koko is friendly, athletic, and smart.
She was surrendered to the rescue center when her owner moved here from another state and found out dogs were not allowed at his new home.
For more information on her, please email Tri-County Animal Rescue Center at [email protected] or call 814-918-2032.
Clarion County Adoptable Pet of the Week is sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.
Visit Top Tier Federal Credit Union at http://www.toptierfcu.org/ for more information.
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Clarion County Photo of the Day
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 @ 12:09 AM
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The consensus is for a +75bp rate hike from the Bank of Canada policy meeting coming up on Wednesday, 7 September 2022.
Announcement is due at 1400 GMT:
Via TD preview:
- The economic situation clearly calls for restrictive policy rates, and we see a clear path for the BoC to hike by 75 bps in September. We expect the pace of tightening to slow in October however, which may imply some moderation in the Bank's forward-looking language in the September communique.
- We look for the BoC to deliver a 75bp hike and bring rates into restrictive territory. We see little incentive for smaller hikes CPI running well above target and the economy in excess demand. The BoC's messaging will be the larger source of uncertainty; we expect the Bank to emphasize that rates are now restrictive and signal that future hikes will be more modest in size. | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/boc-preview-bank-of-canada-monetary-policy-meeting-wednesday-7-september-2022-20220906/ | 2022-09-06T22:54:21Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/boc-preview-bank-of-canada-monetary-policy-meeting-wednesday-7-september-2022-20220906/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Grilled Pork With Avocado Salsa
The cumin, avocado, and jalapeno give this meal a southwestern flair!
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds of pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
Salsa:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
-For marinade, mix first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss pork with 1/2 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 hours.
-For glaze, place jelly and 1/3 cup of the remaining marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes; remove from heat. Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly with remaining marinade.
-Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.
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Clarion Men’s Golf Wraps Soggy Second Round at Vulcan Invitational
BELLE VERNON, Pa. – The wet weather and course conditions prematurely halted the Vulcan Invitational hosted by California (Pa.) after the conclusion of the second round, with the Golden Eagle men’s golf team wrapping things up at Cedarbrook Golf Club on Monday morning.
Clarion finished the tournament tied for 16th in the field after wrapping up their final four holes from the previous day’s second round.
The Golden Eagles shot a 302 on the second day of the tournament, besting Marietta and Wheeling to move up on the team leaderboard.
Hayden Siegel carded the low round of the day for Clarion, shooting a 73 that featured two birdies. That put him second on the team through both rounds behind Will Meyer, who carded a round of 76 on Monday.
Joey Vitali had the second-lowest round of the day for the Golden Eagles, logging a birdie on two of the first three holes on the back nine to shoot a 75 for the day. Ryan Robinson and Hunter Woodward both shot 78s on Monday and cumulative scores of 154 through both days.
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Clarion Man Struck by Vehicle While Mowing His Lawn
LIMESTONE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State police are asking for the public’s help with information regarding a hit-and-run incident in which a man was struck by a vehicle while mowing his lawn in Limestone Township on Saturday afternoon..
According to Clarion-based State Police, the hit-and-run incident occurred around 2:37 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, as a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling north on State Route 66 in Limestone Township, Clarion County.
Police say the operator of the vehicle drove onto the east side of the road and struck a 1985 Cub Cadet Lawnmower, which was being legally operated in a yard by 62-year-old James L. Henry, of Clarion.
The vehicle is described as a dark blue, 2005 to 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, with a missing or damaged right mirror.
Henry suffered a suspected minor injury as a result of the crash. He was not transported.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact PSP Clarion at 814-226-1710.
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Dr. Abdallah Naddaf Joins BHS Heart Team
BUTLER, Pa. (EYT) – Butler Health System has announced the expansion of the current vascular service line to include all aspects of vascular surgery, both open and endovascular with the addition of Abdallah Naddaf, MD, FSVS, RPVI to the BHS Heart Team.
Dr. Naddaf is a highly skilled and experienced vascular surgeon, with a particular interest in peripheral artery disease and limb salvage. He brings multiple years of experience and skills to BHS and has been published in many high impact vascular surgery journals.
Dr. Naddaf received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, completed a research fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and vascular surgery residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
He is board certified in vascular surgery through the American Board of Surgery, is a fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation.
Dr. Naddaf and his wife Melina (Carlesi) Naddaf, who is originally from Kittanning, have a strong family bond with the area and are excited to return to the community where he will provide a full spectrum of vascular care.
To make an appointment or learn more about BHS comprehensive heart health services call 724-282-4370 or visit www.butlerhealthsystem.org.
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Eugene C. Sheffer
Eugene C. Sheffer, 89, of Franklin passed away in the early morning hours of September 2, 2022 at Oakwood Heights, Oil City.
He was born on November 11, 1932 in Clarion County to the late Marshall G. and Ruth (Weaver) Sheffer.
Eugene proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Era.
On August 22, 1959, he married to love of his life, the former Marjorie M. McDowell.
She preceded Eugene in death in 2018 leaving a void in his heart and life.
Eugene was a member of the Rocky Grove Ave Presbyterian Church. He was the President of the Retired Teacher’s Association PASR for two years.
He loved sports, especially basketball, and enjoyed playing baseball during his time in the Army.
He was very active in his community and loved participating in volunteer work at the Rocky Grove Fire Department along side his wife, Marjorie.
He loved to travel, read, and work in his garden.
Eugene was a joy to be around and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Left to cherish his wonderful memory are his sons, Curtis Sheffer and his wife, Cheri of Ft. Pierce, FL and Rodney Sheffer and his wife, Rhonda of Seneca; his grandchildren, Alexis (Sheffer) Johnson of Pittsburgh, Dechlyn Sheffer of New York City, NY, Leigh Anna Sheffer of Port St. Lucie, FL, Joshua Hackett of Melborne, FL, and Serena Sheffer of Ft. Pierce, FL; his great-grandchildren, James Croisetiere and Claire Croisetiere of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Eloise Hackett of Melbourne, FL; and his sister-in-law, Dorothy (Sheffer) Waldock.
In addition to his parents and wife, Eugene is preceded in death by his infant son, Gregory; his brothers, Donald Sheffer and William Sheffer; and his sister, Mary Ellen Rhoades.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Rocky Grove Ave Presbyterian Church, 321 Rocky Grove Ave, Franklin, PA 16323, from 11 am – 1 pm.
Funeral services for Eugene will be held immediately following the visitation at 1 pm with Pastor Joe Martin, retired pastor, officiating.
Military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.
Eugene will be laid to rest next to his wife at Sunset Memorial Hill Gardens, Seneca.
Memorial contributions can be made in Eugene’s memory to Rocky Grove Ave Presbyterian Church, 321 Rocky Grove Ave, Franklin, PA 16323, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, and/or Camp Lambec, 13110 Old Lake Rd, West Springfield, PA 16443.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Eugene’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Featured Local Job: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 currently has an opening for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
This position is a full-time position (184 days) working with students in the preschool program through 12th grade.
Requires COTA License and Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances, previous experience preferred.
This is a bargaining unit position. Hours are dependent on service locations, somewhere between 7:30-3:00 or 8:00-3:30.
A position is available in Venango/Crawford County, Clarion/Forest County, and Jefferson/Clearfield County.
Send application information to Teresa Baker via email, [email protected] , or mail to Riverview Intermediate Unit 6, 270 Mayfield Road, Clarion, PA, 16214. Application packet may include, but is not limited to, letter of interest, resume, standard job application, clearances, certifications, transcripts, and any related training certifications for working with children.
Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 reserves the right to withdraw this posting without filling the position.
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Greta M. Fronk
Greta M. Fronk, 88, of Franklin was welcomed into Heaven by her husband and son, at 4:54 A.M., Friday September 2, 2022.
Born in Glenshaw on May 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Warren E. and Marie C. Watson-Gardner Frankenberger.
She was a graduate of Shaler Area High School.
Greta loved bingo, playing cards and going fishing.
Above all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She worked for a number of years in the Cafeteria for Franklin Area School District.
Greta married Earl D. Fronk on June 14, 1952, and he preceded her in death on March 7, 1983.
Surviving are three daughters; Cindy Whitfield and her husband Clarence of Grove City, Sandy Saunders of Franklin, Patty Cralley and her husband Sean of Cooperstown; 12 grandchildren, Missy Opitz, Adam Whitfield and his wife Casey, Bill Whitfield and his significant other, Amanda, Casie Whitfield and her significant other, Bill, Ben Aughenbaugh, Dan Aughenbaugh and his significant other, Camille, Ariane Alden and her husband, Sam, Jenna Donaldson and her husband, Neil, Dylan Cralley, Amanda Fronk, Dan Fronk and his wife Julia, Kila Fronk; 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Earl G. Fronk; three sisters, Esther Hack, Juanita Miller and Madelin Sobotka; an infant grandson, Mark Hinkson, and a son-in-law, John Hinkson.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin, PA 16323 where family and friends are welcome from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Philip Williams, Pastor of Cooperstown Community Church of God, officiating.
Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.
The family would like to thank AseraCare Hospice and all of her wonderful caregivers who took great care of her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108 Franklin, PA 16323 or to AseraCare Hospice P.O. Box 944 Waterford, PA 16441.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.HuffFuneral.com.
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Harry W. Dinger
Harry W. Dinger, 62, of Hawthorn died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home of natural causes.
Born in Brookville on September 9, 1959, he was the son of William and Sara Lindemuth Dinger.
He was employed as a mechanic at Flynn Tire in Clarion at the time of his death.
His interest included hunting, playing pool, watching movies and he was an avid Steeler fan.
In addition to his parents, William and Sara Dinger, he was survived by his daughter, Ashley (Josh) Pershing; his grandchildren, Cecilia and Nolan; his brothers, William Dinger, Gregory (Sue) Dinger, Kevin (Tina) Dinger and Fred (Janet) Dinger; and his sisters, Ruby (John) Watson and Melisa (Terry) Beers.
His family will receive friends on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 10-11AM at Furlong Funeral Home, 50 Broad St., Summerville, PA.
A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 11AM.
Interment will follow at Vandervort Cemetery, Clover Twp., Jefferson Co.
Friends and family may order flowers, leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting www.furlongfuneralhome.com.
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Kay Elaine Ensle
Kay Elaine Ensle, age 68, of Oil City, died with her family by her side on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, as a result of a sudden diagnosis of advanced liver cancer just three weeks prior.
Born on May 22, 1954, in Oil City, she was a daughter to the late Charles F. and Betsy G. Krepp Ensle.
Kay was an Oil City High School graduate.
She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1976 and went on to complete her Master of Science Degree in 1978, at Clarion University.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City.
Kay was the director of the Oil City Library from 1984 to 2006, and then moved to Clarion University – Venango Campus where she assisted the Executive Dean.
After ten years with the University, she took a position as an Executive Assistant with the Northwest Hospital Foundation in September of 2016, where she remained for the last 6 years.
During her spare time, she also was a Realtor at Howard Hanna Rosewood Real Estate.
Kay was always active in our local community.
She belonged to the Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin, the Oil City Garden Club, Venango County Association for the Blind, Oil City Boat Club, and was a Winifred Tonkin Guild Director.
In 1994, Kay received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Clarion University.
She loved to water ski, golf with the Cross Creek Ladies League, play tennis at the Oil City High School, and night swim with the ladies at the YMCA.
She was a Relay for Life participant, as she was a proud 9 year breast cancer survivor.
Kay was known for her warm smile and servant attitude and will always be remembered for her dedication to our local community.
Kay is survived by one sister, Linda Schwab and her husband Joseph, of Oil City, and her nieces and nephew, Emily Schwab and her husband Joe Markowski, Taylor Schwab and his son Mason, and Hillary Schwab all of Oil City.
Preceding Kay in death were her parents.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 7, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Morrison Funeral Home, and again on Thursday, September 8, from 10 am to noon.
Funeral services will be held at the Morrison Funeral Home on Thursday following the visitation, September 8, at noon, with the Rev. Ron Geisler, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment will be in Plumer Cemetery with her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to the Northwest Hospital Foundation, 100 Fairview Drive, Seneca, PA 16346 or to the Oil City Library, 2 Central Avenue, Oil City, PA 16301.
Morrison Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonhome.com.
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Knox Man Charged in Brutal Attack, Accused of Firing Multiple Shots at Victim Due in Court Today
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing for a Knox man who is accused of severely injuring a man during an incident involving gunfire is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 28-year-old Levi Michael Barrett is set for Tuesday, September 6, at 1:30 p.m. in front of Magisterial District Judge Jarah Lee Heeter.
Barrett faces the following charges:
– Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause SBI or causes injury with extreme indifference, Felony 1
– Terroristic Threats with Intent to Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
– Possession of Instrument of Crime with Intent, Misdemeanor 1
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2 (three counts)
– Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2
He is currently lodged in Clarion County Jail on $100,000.00 monetary bail regarding this case.
Details of the case:
According to a criminal complaint, PSP Clarion received a report on August 8 of a disturbance from two known complainants.
It was reported that two unidentified males were outside a residence on Little Germany Road in Beaver Township, Clarion County. The callers reported hearing knocking on their front door, as well as gunshots.
Upon arrival, troopers canvassed the area and discovered Levi Barrett near the intersection of Little Germany Road and State Route 338.
Barrett informed troopers he was with the victim, whose location was unknown at that time. Police discovered a semi-automatic 9mm pistol and “evidence of a physical altercation” in the intersection. Barrett related to the troopers that “no one was hit” prior to being transported to the Clarion Hospital for injuries, according to the complaint.
An expanded search of the area was conducted with the assistance of the PSP Aviation Unit, during which time the victim was discovered in a wooded area, southwest of Route 338 and Little Germany Road.
While questioning the victim, he related Barrett was “trying to kill him” and had shot at him, the complaint indicates.
The victim was observed by police with serious bodily injuries to his left ear, mouth, and right thumb. He was then transported to the Clarion Hospital, the complaint notes.
Police then interviewed the complainants who reported hearing banging on their front door at approximately 11:55 p.m. on August 7.
As the complainants approached the door, two males were observed walking away from their residence toward Little Germany Road. The complainants watched as the males walked on the roadway toward Route 338 as they both heard what they believed to be gunshots coming from the direction of the individuals, the complaint states.
Police then interviewed the victim while being admitted to the Clarion Hospital Emergency Room. The victim related he was at Barrett’s residence the previous night and in the early morning. While there, an argument occurred between the two, and Barrett attacked him, the complaint indicates.
During the altercation, the victim suffered serious bodily injuries to his left ear, mouth, and right thumb.
The victim reported that after the altercation, Barrett retrieved a pistol from inside his residence and threatened to kill him before he fired toward him, the complaint notes.
The victim left Barrett’s residence on foot and traveled to a nearby residence for help. Barrett then followed the victim down Little Germany Road with the pistol and fired additional shots toward him, the complaint states.
The victim consented to the release of his medical records that indicated he suffered extensive soft tissue lacerations to his forehead, tissue damage to his left ear, a missing tooth, and a partial amputation of his right thumb, according to the complaint.
The victim was transferred to a Pittsburgh hospital for further treatment.
Barrett was arraigned at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, in front of Judge Heeter.
Case Against Barrett for Allegedly Selling Meth
Barrett is also facing a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, September 6, on the following charges:
– Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, Felony
– Criminal Use Of Communication Facility, Felony 3
– Intentional Possession Controlled Substance By Person Not Registered, Misdemeanor
– Use/Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
According to court documents, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Clarion County Detectives filed criminal charges against 28-year-old Levi Michael Barrett, of Knox, at Magisterial District Judge Jarah Lee Heeter’s office.
On May 28, 2020, Clarion County Detectives were in contact with a Clarion County Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) confidential informant (C.I.) who advised the he/she could assist in a controlled purchase of crystal methamphetamine from suspect Levi Barrett, according to a criminal complaint filed on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Several Facebook messages were made between the C.I. and Barrett, the complaint notes.
At 2:57 p.m. on May 28, 2020, Barrett called the C.I. via Facebook messenger and advised that he could do “$100,” the complaint states.
At 3:01 p.m., a detective searched the C.I. for contraband and monies with negative results. Officers then traveled with the C.I. to the Knox area where there were several more communications between the C.I. and Barrett. It was determined that Barrett would pick up the C.I. in the parking lot of a funeral home in Knox. Surveillance was conducted from a nearby parking lot. The C.I. was provided with $100.00 in official pre-recorded funds and he/she exited the detectives’ vehicle and traveled on foot to the predetermined location while the detectives observed, according to the complaint.
At 3:48 p.m., a silver Chrysler minivan (known to be associated with an immediate family member of Barrett) pulled into the funeral home parking lot, and the C.I. approached the vehicle and entered the front passenger side, and the vehicle departed. Surveillance of the vehicle was maintained, and the vehicle turned north on State Route 338 from Darby Road. The driver of the vehicle was positively identified as Barrett, the complaint states.
At 4:04 p.m., Barrett and the C.I. were observed pulling into a parking spot at East Penn Street and Main Street.
At 4:06, the C.I. exited Barrett’s vehicle. He was picked up on East Penn Street.
At 4:07, the C.I. turned over a small ziplock baggie of suspected crystal methamphetamine. The C.I. advised that it had only been Barrett in the vehicle and that he was very nervous. He advised that they had traveled up State Route 338 to Buzzard Road where they turned around and came back and that it was on State Route 338 where Barrett provided him/her the bag of meth in exchange for the $100.00. He/she advised that they did not stop anywhere else or meet anybody else. The detectives were able to view the travel route on the C.I.’s phone showing that the C.I. traveled in Barrett’s vehicle up State Route 338 to Buzzard Road and back to Knox. This was photographed.
At 4:31, the C.I. was dropped off at a predetermined location, and the ziplock bag of meth was transported back to the Clarion County D.A.’s office where it was entered as evidence.
The evidence was packaged to be sent by certified mail to the Erie Regional Lab on May 29, 2020.
Barrett was arraigned at 4:00 p.m. on August 16 in front of Judge Heeter.
His bail was set at $25,000.00 monetary for this case.
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Police Release Details of One-Vehicle Crash on I-80 in Monroe Township
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 @ 12:09 AM
MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State police have released the details of a one-vehicle crash that occurred near Interstate 80 in Monroe Township, Clarion County.
According to Clarion-based State Police, the crash occurred around 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, on the Exit 62 on-ramp on Interstate 80 westbound, in Monroe Township, Clarion County.
Police say a 2021 Ram truck swerved off the right side of the roadway and struck a guide rail.
The vehicle sustained minor damage to the front end and two flat tires.
No information was released on the driver.
PSP Clarion released the above report on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
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State Police Calls: East Brady Man Arrested on Heroin/Fentanyl Charges Following Traffic Stop
ARMSTRONG/CLARION/FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) – Area state police responded to the following calls:
East Brady Man Arrested for Alleged Possession of Heroin/Fentanyl Following Traffic Stop
Kittanning-based State Police conducted a traffic stop on a 2012 Mazda 3 along State Route 66, in Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, around 10:07 p.m. on Friday, September 2.
Police say the driver, 44-year-old Zane Clever, of Kittanning, showed signs of impairment.
Clever and the passenger, 48-year-old Jay Stenzel, of East Brady, were reportedly in possession of 13 stamp bags of heroin/fentanyl and paraphernalia, police say.
After standard field sobriety tests were completed, Clever was transported to a nearby hospital where he consented to a chemical blood test.
The investigation is ongoing.
Two Clarion Men Arrested Following Incident of Harassment
Clarion-based State Police investigated an incident of harassment that occurred at a residence along East Reidsburg Road in Limestone Township, Clarion County.
Police say 31-year-old Joseph Rearick and 42-year-old John Morris, both of Clarion, were involved in the incident around 7:33 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30.
No further details were released.
Suspected DUI in Tionesta Township
Marienville-based State Police have released information regarding a DUI-related traffic stop in Tionesta Township, Forest County.
Police say a traffic stop was initiated by the Forest County Sheriff’s Office on a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt for numerous observed traffic violations in the area of German Hill Road in Tionesta Township, around 6:24 p.m. on Saturday, September 3.
Forest County Sheriffs requested the assistance of PSP Marienville regarding the traffic stop.
The operator, a known 47-year-old male, of Endeavor, was found to be under the influence and was transported to the Titusville Hospital for further medical evaluation and a blood draw.
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The Central Bank of Chile (Banco Central de Chile) has raised its overnight rate to 10.75% from 9.75% prior.
- The 100bp rate hike is above the +75 that was the consensus expected.
In its statement the Bank said the policy rate is now near the maximum that was outlined in the central scenario September quarterly report.
Check this out on the disease central bankers have right now:
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Summer will last a little longer atLake MartinasAlabama Poweris extending the lake’s summer pool into the fall.
According to a company press release published Thursday, September 1, Alabama Power announced that water levels at Lake Martin will remain at their current levels until October 15.
The company noted in the announcement that the fall drawdown will be extended an additional month and a half. According to the statement, drawdown generally occurs early September, often following Labor Day, with the lake reaching winter pool levels near mid-November.
The lower lake level allows the reservoir to capture and store winter rains. The lake begins to rise in early spring, returning to full summer levels around the end of April.
Drawdowns give property owners a chance to work on repairs and improvements to docks, ramps and other permitted construction projects.
The company encourages residents interested in performing shorelines maintenance during the drawdown to apply for the necessary lakeshore-use permits now by visiting apcshorelines.com/permits or calling the Shoreline Management Office at 256-825-0053.
Even with the extended water level, Alabama Power said in the announcement that people with boats, water-related equipment and facilities pay close attention to the changing conditions on the lake. This includes remaining mindful of personal safety and being prepared to take necessary steps to protect individual property.
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Those with a passion for fashion and raising funds for a good cause can be excited about the return of the Lake Martin Area United Way Fashion Show.
According to Executive Director Courtney Layfield, the show and subsequent silent auction will debut this fall after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The non-profit launched the fashion show in 2013 in conjunction with the organization’s annual fundraiser campaign. Layfield noted that the show has been held every year through 2019, but paused in 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
“When COVID hit, we had to get creative in our fundraising, and had to change things up a little, but for 2022, we're bringing the full-scale fashion show back,” Layfield said.
The event will feature at least 30 local models that will represent various area clothing brands and stores, and all proceeds go to supporting the non-profit’s 2023 fundraising campaign.
“We're trying to help support and promote our local area and merchants. Proceeds will go towards our overall total [fundraiser] in order to fund our agencies and our other community programs,” Layfield said.
With the grand return, Layfield added that the show will expand to include Dadeville, with both the city’s residents and businesses participating.
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“This year we are expanding out to some of our Dadeville merchants as well to see if they want to participate since it has been based here in Alex City, not exclusively but primarily,” she said.
The non-profit is also expecting a large crowd and hopes for around 300 attendees for the returning event. According to Layfield, there has been much anticipation for the fashion show’s resurgence.
“We've actually had a really big interest in this event coming back, and we've had a lot of folks wanting to know when it is coming back, especially during COVID. We're expecting a big turnout,” she said.
The event will occur Thursday, October 20, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the fashion show beginning at 6:30 p.m. A silent auction will follow.
“The silent auction will feature a number of items donated from local stores, artists and businesses, and then we'll also have some vendors here as well so people can jumpstart on some holiday shopping,” Layfield said.
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1926 - 2022 - Carolyn Scott Farrow was known as an amazingly kind woman, and she was dearly loved by her family and a host of friends. She was born in Alexander City, Ala., in 1926 and departed this life Sept.3, 2022.
She was born and raised in Alexander City and upon graduation from Alexander City High School, she began a career in the newly formed personnel department at Russell Mills there. She married Paul Maynard Farrow in 1964, and in 1967 the family moved to Tuscaloosa before settling in Gadsden in 1970 where and was employed by Life Insurance Company of Alabama there for more than 20 years.
While living in Gadsden, she was a member of the congregation at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter and sang in the choir. After retiring in 1994, she and Paul returned to Alexander City to live closer to family and friends.
A veracious reader, Carolyn devoured mystery novels, biographies, autobiographies, newspapers and magazines and was always seemingly surrounded by a stack of books, newspapers and magazines.
She also enjoyed playing bridge, crossword puzzles, and watching a good college (or pro) football game. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, holding many offices over the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents John Joseph “Jay” Scott and Margaret “Maggie” Thomas Moore Scott, her husband Paul Maynard Farrow and her brother Harold J. Scott. She is survived by her loving son William Scott Farrow (Cynthia Carson) of Huntsville, Alabama, her beloved grandchildren Owen C. Farrow of Huntsville, Alabama, Brendan P. Farrow of Hendersonville North Carolina and Danielle J. Farrow of Hendersonville North Carolina, her sister and best friend, Nelda (Scott) Funkhouser of Fairfax, Virginia and, and her sister-in-law Jaqueline (Williams) Scott of Alexander City.
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She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews, especially David Scott, Jackie Martin, Jeannie Patterson, Jay Scott, Jan Rhodes, Jim Funkhouser and Laura Vaughan as well as her many great nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be at Hillview Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Sept. 7 with Rev. Judy Quick presiding.
In lieu of flowers, give to your favorite charity or donate to a local library.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome.com
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The Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals pose for a picture during the Munford Invitational on September 3. Left to Right: Cami Cook, Katie Rasbury, Alayna Manley, Rebecca Rasbury, Waverly Chambers, Emily Meadows, Henley Brown, Cloey Berry. Photo by Emily Rasbury.
It did not take Horseshoe Bend long to rewrite the record books.
After only two races this school year, cross country assistant coach D.J. Layfield says his runners are “poised to turn some heads.”
One of those runners is freshman David Layfield, who in his first high school meet, placed sixth out of 137 varsity male runners and set the school record in the 5K at 17:40.04.
Fellow freshman Loughton Spates also wasted no time in his first meet, winning the two-mile JV boys race with a time of 11:53.41.
Both of those times were set at the Generals’ first meet of the season, at the Montgomery Academy Invitational on August 27.
More recently, at the Munford Invitational on September 3, the Lady Generals took over and stole the show.
Overall at the meet, the Lady Generals took home second place in the small school division, consisting of teams from 1A to 4A.
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Of those girls, eighth grader Maddie Smith took home seventh place in the varsity 5K with a time of 24:24.85.
Only two seconds behind her was freshman Cami Cook, taking home eighth place with a time of 24:26.88.
Rounding out the top-10 was junior Rebecca Rasbury, who placed 10th overall in the varsity 5K with a time of 24:37.78.
On the men’s side, Layfield shined again, taking home fourth place in the varsity 5K, posting a time of 17:50.48.
Next up on the schedule for the Generals is The Volunteer Spirit Classic. The meet will take place at Clay Central High School on Saturday, September 9.
Outside of Horseshoe Bend, area teams Benjamin Russell and Dadeville are also set to compete.
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Three of the five area team’s won big last Friday, with Dadeville and Reeltown getting wins after being off for a week. Read about three of the best athletic performances and vote for who you think should be the Player of the Week for Week 3.
Reeltown athlete Arthur Woods
Reeltown dropped its first game of the year to Tallassee, and then had an unexpected week off due to rain. However, the Rebels came back to action in big fashion with a 41-0 win over LaFayette. Leading the charge on both sides of the ball was Arthur Woods, who had two rushing scores and an interception. Woods led the scoring for the Rebel offense that put up over 300 yards on the ground and five touchdowns.
Dadeville athlete Phil Dowdell
It is hard to find a more explosive athlete in space than Dadeville’s Phil Dowdell. The rushing game is always going to be the main factor for Dadeville, so one would think that being a wide receiver in the Tiger offense would make you an afterthought. But not for Dowdell. He gets it done wherever he can, and got it done on special teams against Weaver last week. Dowdell started Dadeville’s scoring with a punt return touchdown that ended up being all Dadeville needed to get a win.
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Benjamin Russell linebacker Bryan Simmons
Want to start a quarter right? Well, forcing a fumble that sets up your team for a field goal on the first play of the quarter is a good way to start. Simmons did exactly that against Calera on Friday, helping his team and the elite Wildcat defense to the school’s first 3-0 start in five years. Simmons is currently fourth on the team in tackles per game, and second in total tackles for loss.
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Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen wowed the home crowd on Sunday with a thrilling victory at the 2022 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, held at the historic Circuit Zandvoort.
Mercedes-Benz AMG’s Lewis Hamilton was in the lead spot in the final laps but Verstappen took advantage of a late safety car period to switch to soft tires, and in a move that mirrored his championship-winning race in Abu Dhabi last season was able to pass the Mercedes driver, who had stayed out on older medium tires.
Hamilton was also passed by fellow Mercedes driver George Russell, who finished four seconds after Verstappen in second, as well as by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who finished 10 seconds after the winner in third. Hamilton claimed fourth in the end while Red Bull’s Sergio Perez rounded out the top five.
Verstappen started the race on pole and comfortably led until the midway point when Hamilton pulled into the front. Verstappen seemed to be incapable of reclaiming the lead but the trajectory soon changed, first when AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda suffered car trouble on lap 48, requiring the virtual safety car to be called.
Then it was Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas who came to a stop on lap 55, which brought out the yellow flags. One lap later, the safety car was deployed, and Verstappen moved in for the softs under the final caution. The safety car left the track at the end of lap 60 and with better pace from his soft tires, Verstappen easily passed Hamilton to retake the lead and the win.
Meanwhile at Ferrari, there was frustration for Carlos Sainz who was delayed during his pit stop when one of the tires wasn’t ready for the change. Sainz ended up losing roughly nine seconds and multiple positions.
Then in a second stop, Sainz had to slow down to avoid some McLaren pit crew ahead of him, which then held up Alpine’s Fernando Alonso. The incident was deemed to be an unsafe release and Sainz was given a 5-second penalty as a result. He ended up finishing the race in fifth, but the penalty dropped him back to eighth.
Verstappen now has a commanding lead in the 2022 Drivers’ Championship thanks to a total tally of 310 points, versus an equal 201 points for both Perez and Leclerc. In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull leads with 511 points. Ferrari is second with 376 points and Mercedes is third with 346 points. The next race on the calendar is the Italian Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend.
Below are the full results from the 2022 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix:
1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
2) George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG +4.071 seconds
3) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari +10.929 seconds
4) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG +13.016 seconds
5) Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing +18.168 seconds
6) Fernando Alonso, Alpine +18.754 seconds
7) Lando Norris, McLaren +19.306 seconds
8) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari +20.916 seconds
9) Esteban Ocon, Alpine +21.117 seconds
10) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin +22.459 seconds
11) Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri +27.009 seconds
12) Alexander Albon, Williams +30.390 seconds
13) Mick Schumacher, Haas +32.995 seconds
14) Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin +36.007 seconds
15) Kevin Magnussen, Haas +36.869 seconds
16) Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo +37.320 seconds
17) Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren +37.764 seconds
18) Nicholas Latifi, Williams +1 lap
NC) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo – DNF
NC) Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri – DNF
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Week four is here. Dadeville, Central Coosa and Horseshoe Bend all play at home, while Reeltown hits the road. Benjamin Russell gets the week off to celebrate a 3-0 start to their season. Here are the four area matchups for this Friday.
Friday, September 9
Saks at Dadeville
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Tiger Stadium
Series: 0-0
Synopsis:
Dadeville can score points. In two weeks the Tigers have put up 87 points with both games being far out of hand before they were through. Meaning, Dadeville’s second string is just as competitive as their starters. It is going to have to be a team effort for Dadeville as a stout Saks team comes to town. Through three weeks of games, the Wildcats have put up 95 points and only allowed 40. Last season, Saks won the Class 3A Region 5 Championship, and made it all the way to the state semi-finals. Dadeville is playing for its first 3-0 start since 2013.
Isabella at Central Coosa
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Keith Bullard Stadium
Series: Isabella leads 7-1
Synopsis:
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Rebuilding is never easy, but Coosa is doing it the right way under head coach Shundell Russaw. Russaw and his Cougars are trending in the right direction. While games like Friday’s 65-0 loss are hurtful, they are not to be completely unexpected. Isabella comes to Rockford on Friday, winners of two straight. Through two games played, the Mustangs are 2-0. It is entirely possible this is a bit of a trap game for the visitors, as the Mustangs could already be looking forward in their schedule. It would be hard to imagine the Cougars are going to allow a loss like last week’s loss to ever happen again, so this game could yield a surprise outcome.
Luverne at Horseshoe Bend
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Generals Stadium
Series: Luverne leads 4-0
Synopsis:
Horseshoe Bend also suffered a bad beat on Friday, losing to rival Lanett by 33. Much like Coosa, it would be hard to imagine the Generals let something like that happen again. Horseshoe Bend has not had a crazy scoring output through two games, only scoring 20 total points, but the Generals’ defense looks to be a solid unit. This could bode quite well for the home team, that is playing a Luverne squad that put up 14 combined points in its first two games. The Tigers put up a 75-0 score against Barbour County last Friday, but that looks to be quite the outlier. If Horseshoe Bend can keep this game similar to Week One’s matchup, the Generals could get back in the win column.
Reeltown at Goshen
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Goshen Field, Goshen
Series: Reeltown leads 7-2
Synopsis:
Reeltown is a tough team to scout. On one hand, you have Reeltown losing 37-13 to rival Tallassee. On the other, you have the Rebels winning 41-0 against region foe LaFayette. It is possible there are two different versions of the Reeltown squad, but it looks like last Friday's unit is the one that will appear more often than not. The Rebels put the ball on the ground and scored five times, with over 300 combined rushing yards. Goshen is a team that is susceptible to scoring, allowing 82 points through three games. The Eagles have also not beaten Reeltown since 2007, in five games played. If Reeltown can repeat its rushing output against Goshen, and utilize its monster offense line, this game should give the Rebels another much needed victory. | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/sports/week-4-football-previews/article_f10460fc-2e12-11ed-927d-a33cc6915ab8.html | 2022-09-06T23:01:17Z | alexcityoutlook.com | control | https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/sports/week-4-football-previews/article_f10460fc-2e12-11ed-927d-a33cc6915ab8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, a hedge fund controlled by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, his former wife Melinda Gates, and ace investor Warren Buffett, has been avoiding making a lot of additions to its portfolio this year. However, shares of four companies have been bought recently, putting them in the spotlight: Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B), Madison Square Garden Sports, also known as MSG Sports (NYSE:MSGS), Carvana (NYSE:CVNA), and Vroom (NASDAQ:VRM).
Before we discuss the stocks, let’s first talk about what Bill Gates’ hedge fund does.
What Does the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Invest In?
The biggest pieces of the $17.68 billion pie are distributed among six stocks: 53.56% in Berkshire, 16.12% in Waste Management (NYSE:WM), 7.38% in Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), 6.54% in Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI), 3.80% in Ecolab (NYSE:ECL), and 2.07% in Walmart (NYSE:WMT).
The fund is strategically distributed among the following sectors: financial (54.91%), industrial (16.88%), services (16.63%), consumer goods (5.3%), basic materials (3.8%), and technology (2.41%).
Given that the foundation has gained almost 202% in the last nine years, the fund seems to be well managed and optimally allocated.
What Has the Fund Shopped for This Year?
The fund has not been too active in making Buy transactions this year. However, on June 30, the fund increased its positions in Berkshire by almost 21% and in MSG by almost 113%. Moreover, two new stocks were added to the portfolio: $11.74 million worth of shares of Carvana and $3.13 million worth of Vroom.
Carvana and Vroom now occupy 0.07% and 0.02% of the total fund holdings, respectively.
Now, let’s talk about each of these companies.
What Is Berkshire Hathaway and is It a Buy?
Berkshire is an amalgamation of several successful businesses. The holding company, owned by Warren Buffett, owns significant stakes in many businesses. Berkshire has two classes of shares, the more expensive class A shares and the class B shares, which are more attainable for retail investors. Only one analyst has covered BRK stock in the past three months, giving it a Hold rating and a $535,000 per share price target, implying 28.3% upside potential. Nonetheless, hedge funds and retail investors are both bullish on the stock.
What is MSGS Sports and is It a Buy?
Interestingly, MSG Sports owns professional sports teams like the NBA’s New York Knicks, the NHL’s New York Rangers, the NBAGL’s Westchester Knicks, and the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Apart from the popular teams, certain media rights are also among the company’s unique assets. MSG enjoys a Strong Buy rating from Wall Street analysts based on three unanimous Buys. The average MSGS stock prediction points at an average price target of $222.33, which is about 41% more than the current price.
What is Carvana? Is CVNA Stock Worth Buying?
Carvana provides an e-commerce platform for old car exchanges. Despite some fundamental weaknesses, five-star-rated Wedbush analyst Seth Basham feels that Carvana’s 2022-23 launch of a prime ABS deal underscores its focus on attracting investment for its auto loan receivables through whole loan sales. The analyst has a Buy rating and a price target of $50 on Carvana, implying 58.8% upside potential.
Will Carvana’s Rival Vroom Increase in Value?
Vroom, Carvana’s rival company with a similar business model, runs the risk of a trade-down effect if the economy hits a recession, but that hasn’t pushed the consensus to a Sell. Rather, the Wall Street consensus is a Hold rating based on one Buy, two Holds, and one Sell. Moreover, the average VRM stock price target of $2.50 implies 58.2% upside potential, as calculated from the price targets given by four analysts in the past three months.
Where and How You Can Find This Information
In uncertain market conditions, it makes sense to keep track of what experts are saying or doing. To that end, there is the TipRanks Expert Center, which holds several key tools that can help investors get a better insight into the opinions, transactions, history, returns, and track record of market experts.
Within this, the Hedge Fund Trading Activity tool shows us how the top hedge funds are allocating their money. Transaction patterns of hedge funds can help us frame a better understanding of where a particular stock might be heading.
Just three simple steps are required to arrive where we did:
Step 1: This, of course, involves arriving at the home page of TipRanks.
Step 2: Click on the Ideas tab, and then choose ‘Expert Center,’ as demonstrated.
Step 3: Pick ‘Hedge Fund Managers,’ and there you are, with a comprehensive view of the top performing funds and their transaction details.
Conclusion: Hedge Fund Buying Should Be Closely Watched
The goal of hedge funds is to hedge investors’ money from value erosion from market downcycles. Thus, when a large hedge fund, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Trust, makes a Buy transaction, it is usually when they see a solid upside to the stock. Following hedge fund activities can be a great practice in the journey of making informed investments, especially in rocky times. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/brk-b-msgs-cvna-and-vrm-shares-enter-bill-gates-portfolio | 2022-09-06T23:04:40Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/brk-b-msgs-cvna-and-vrm-shares-enter-bill-gates-portfolio | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Pre-market breakdown
Australian shares are set to open lower, with ASX futures down 0.88%, to 6,778.0 nearing 6:30am AEST.
It comes after yesterday’s market drop in the aftermath of the Reserve Bank (RBA) of Australia’s decision to raise interest rates for a fifth consecutive month, increasing the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 2.35%.
The market continues to take cues from RBA Governor, Philip Lowe, who has signalled further rate hikes ahead, as he works to return inflation to the 2–3 per cent range over time.
The S&P/ASX200 was down 25.70 points or 0.38%, and sitting at 6,826.50 by close of yesterday’s trading.
Overseas, Wall Street sustained losses, with major stock indices finishing in the red in overnight.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq 100 decreased 0.54%, 0.4%, and 0.72%, respectively. Like Australia, US market movements are being driven by the anticipation of further rate rises.
The Australian dollar was sitting near US67.30c at the local close, down around 1%.
Spot gold was sitting at $US1,701, down 0.74% approaching 7am AEST. Iron ore was down 0.7% to $US97.30 a tonne. Oil prices were down around 3%, sitting at $US92.8 per barrel. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was down just over 4%, dropping to $US18,952.
On the agenda
The Australian Industry Group is releasing the Performance of Services Index figures at 8:30am AEST.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will present the latest Gross Domestic Product figures at 11:30am AEST. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/australian-stock-market-today | 2022-09-06T23:04:46Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/australian-stock-market-today | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
EASTON, Md. - The Talbot County Free Library received a letter signed, dated, and written, by Frederick Douglass.
Dated in 1858, the content of the letter was a 'thank you' note. It was addressed to the Lady's Aid Society, thanking them for the clothing given to fugitive slaves.
Library Director, Dana Newman, and a member of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society, Harriette Lowery, say this gives a glimpse of reality.
Newman says, "I think it's powerful because it tells the reader and it gives you a real life example of what was going on during that time."
The letter brings Douglass' legacy alive, says Lowery. Douglass was born in Talbot County. With the letter residing in his birth place, it brings Douglass closer to home. Newman says, "I think it really speaks to the time period. What was going on, but to have it here in Talbot County, I think is really important because he is our native son. Frederick Douglass is known around the world. He was in many different location's around the world and spent his life in many different places. But, he spent a crucial period of his life in Talbot County."
Lowery says, "Here in Talbot County, in the library, is exciting and important. We are just grateful to be apart of it because it continues to tell his story."
For those looking for their chance to see this piece of history, the letter will be on display at the Talbot County Free Library on Sept. 24. It is also Frederick Douglass day, in Easton.
A historical letter by a hometown hero, recovered for todays minds. | https://www.wboc.com/features/local-library-receives-letter-by-frederick-douglass/article_dd7e8d14-2e2b-11ed-8706-8bcf2def7d0e.html | 2022-09-06T23:08:10Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/features/local-library-receives-letter-by-frederick-douglass/article_dd7e8d14-2e2b-11ed-8706-8bcf2def7d0e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEWARK, Del. - The Food Bank of Delaware on Tuesday announced the dates for its September drive-thru mobile food pantries.
The first one is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12 starting at 1 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. The Food Bank of Delaware requests that participants make sure their trunks or back seats are cleared out so volunteers can load food.
To help speed up the check-in process, pre-registration is requested. On-site registration will also be available. Service will be first-come, first-served. Assistance is limited to one per household. Attendees must be present to receive assistance. The Food Bank of Delaware is prepared to serve up to 1,000 households at each pantry. Recipients must bring proof that they live in Delaware (state-issued ID, utility bill, Delaware SNAP benefits card, etc. can all be used to show proof of residency).
Sussex County
When: Monday, Sept. 12 starting at 10 a.m.
Where: Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown
Register in advance: https://Sep12Sussex.eventbrite.com
Kent County
When: Wednesday, Sept. 14 starting at 10 a.m.
Where: Dover Motor Speedway,1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover (enter through Leipsic Road entrance and follow signs)
Register in advance: https://Sep14Kent.eventbrite.com
New Castle County
When: Friday, Sept. 16 starting at 10 a.m.
Where: Delaware Tech, 400 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark
Register in advance: https://Sep16NCC.eventbrite.com | https://www.wboc.com/news/food-bank-of-delaware-hosting-drive-thru-mobile-pantries-in-september/article_d74eaf1e-2e12-11ed-96c1-07eead4a695a.html | 2022-09-06T23:08:16Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/food-bank-of-delaware-hosting-drive-thru-mobile-pantries-in-september/article_d74eaf1e-2e12-11ed-96c1-07eead4a695a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Forecast updated on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 4:00 PM by WBOC Meteorologist Dan Satterfield (AMS-CBM).
DELMARVA FORECAST
Tonight:Cloudy with lingering showers. Low 68°. Wind: NW 4-8 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy. Passing showers about. High 78° inland with temps. near 72° on the beaches. Wind: N 7-14 mph. Winds NE 10-17 mph PM on the beaches PM.
Tuesday Night: Cloudy with lingering showers. Low 65°. Wind: N 6-14 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant. Not as humid. High 80° inland with temps. near 72° on the beaches. Wind: NE 6-12 mph. Winds NE 10-14 mph PM on the beaches PM.
Forecast Discussion:
Look for mostly cloudy skies with some spotty showers later tonight as a cool front moves through Delmarva. It will be humid with lows in the mid/upper 60's. Winds will turn to the N at 5-12 mph late.
Clouds will linger Wednesday with scattered showers mixed with a little sunshine. Afternoon temps. will be near 78 degrees as winds increase from the NE at 10-16 mph. Winds will be higher near open water. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy and it will be slightly cooler with lows near 65 degrees.
Thursday will be partly sunny to mostly cloudy with an onshore NE wind and lower humidity. Afternoon temps. will reach near 80 inland but stay near 73 degrees on the coast. It will turn cooler Thursday night as a drier airmass moves into the area behind the cool front.
In the long-range, Friday and Saturday will be mostly sunny with afternoon temps. in the low 80's and morning lows in the low 60's. This is close to the averages for early September. It will turn a little warmer Sunday with temps. near 85 and rising humidity. Monday will bring showers as another cool front approaches. Temps. Monday and Tuesday will be in the low/mid 80's.
The average high for today is 82 degrees with an average low of 63 degrees. | https://www.wboc.com/weather/clouds-linger--not-as-warm/article_c575f4d4-2e1f-11ed-8cb4-bb7be3898b0e.html | 2022-09-06T23:08:22Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/weather/clouds-linger--not-as-warm/article_c575f4d4-2e1f-11ed-8cb4-bb7be3898b0e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Devanagari, also known as Nagari, is a left-to-right segmental writing system in which consonant-vowel sequences are written as units based on the ancient Brāhmī script used in India. While the typeface Fit was originally designed for Latin script by David Jonathan Ross, it became more of a collaboration after he invited letterer Kimya Gandhi to expand upon it with a striking design for Devanagari script.
This hyper-stylized variable typeface makes an exhaustive impact by filling as much space as possible. Its ten widths can expand and compress to take up as much or as little space as possible. This font is designed for a wide variety of scales, from the smallest creations to the most massive billboards. One thing that quickly draws viewers in and incites a bit of intrigue is that the white spaces within each letter always remain the same, meaning that the boldest typeface almost becomes an abstract form.
While I personally don’t know how to read Devanagari, I’m mesmerized by the constant white space— it creates a wonderful sense of consistency across the typeface. Meanwhile, the invariant white space is rarely seen, which makes this an utterly distinctive font. | https://www.printmag.com/type-tuesday/fit-is-a-punchy-typeface-thats-electrifying-in-both-devanagari-and-latin-script/ | 2022-09-06T23:18:30Z | printmag.com | control | https://www.printmag.com/type-tuesday/fit-is-a-punchy-typeface-thats-electrifying-in-both-devanagari-and-latin-script/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Long waits to leave festivals or other events isn't anything new, but for Burning Man fans leaving the multi-day gathering in the Black Rock Desert, the experience was a jaw-dropping brand of stress.
Festival attendees are known as "burners," and they call their departure from the yearly event "the exodus." This year the exit was something out of the post-apocalyptic thriller movie Mad Max, with nearly 10 hours waiting in traffic along desolate stretches of vehicle paths and roadways, with many experiencing stressful fuel shortages at stations along the way.
The traffic stress was worsened by a lingering heatwave in western states.
Those waiting to be released from the gridlock could use a Twitter account called "Burning Man Traffic" for updates on the situation. The account not only gives updates on how long wait times will be, but this year warned passengers to check their vehicle's tire pressure amid temperatures in Nevada that can reach over 103F.
SFGate reported that by noon local time on Monday, the Burning Man Traffic account reported wait times of nearly 6 hours just to leave the grounds for the festival. Just an hour and a half later, that wait time had risen to eight hours. The high desert temperatures had become a potentially dangerous situation.
Just hours later, the account reported that the nearest gas station to the event grounds had run out of fuel. The account reported that more fuel was available but that supplies were not expected to last long.
A user on Reddit reported waiting over 13 hours to get to the main road from the festival.
It was when Twitter user @cjyu posted this aerial image of the 15 lanes of seemingly endless desert traffic that the real scale of the maddening bumper-to-bumper backup to leave became even more real.
Tho people love to compare the #Burningman aesthetic to Mad Max…the Exodus from camp is the most Mad Max I’ve felt all week…5 hours in, two more till I reach the exit gate. 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ @bmantraffic @burningman pic.twitter.com/ihOczA91Z0
— CJ (@cjyu) September 5, 2022
Twitter user @JohnnyDiggz posted an image showing the stretch of vehicles curving as the 15 lanes of gridlock continued.
Exodus from above. #burningman #burningman2022 https://t.co/yrJIhtDlrp pic.twitter.com/91LfDsxUt0
— Diggz (@JohnnyDiggz) September 5, 2022 | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/burning-man-attendees-report-8-hour-traffic-jam-to-leave-festival-fuel-shortages | 2022-09-06T23:18:40Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/burning-man-attendees-report-8-hour-traffic-jam-to-leave-festival-fuel-shortages | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In 2020, the country was in the midst of reckoning between officers and those they serve.
The deaths of people like Daniel Prude, who was amidst a mental health crisis, shined a light on police abuse and gaps in training.
Police officers are expected to be ready, no matter the situation.
"People were in crisis, and I didn't know how to handle them. I didn't understand them," said Lt. Heather Vance of the Prince William County Police Department in Virginia.
But an idea is taking root across the country. Maybe there are certain situations where officers shouldn't be first on the scene — or on the scene at all.
Officer Adam Beard and Andrea Hess are part of a co-responder unit in Prince William County, Virginia, where some officers are paired with mental health clinicians.
"We want them to be as comfortable as possible while still having safety in mind," said Beard.
Heather Baxter oversees the region’s implementation of a statewide initiative called Marcus Alert.
"87% of the calls that they go on do not end in custody," said Baxter.
"It's not just a police officer there to keep the safety under control. It's also the mental health clinician there to make sure that you get what it is that you need," she said.
The system is named after Marcus David Peters, a biology teacher killed by Richmond Police during what his family calls a mental health crisis.
Marcus Alert goes beyond co-responders, there’s the regional call center when a call comes into dispatch, and 9/11 operators decide the severity of the mental health emergency. Level one and two calls are sent to a regional crisis call center that conducts an additional assessment and offers physical and verbal support with no cops involved.
For level three or four calls, "if police are needed, our co-responder team would have a clinician there with them who can handle that," said Baxter.
There’s also the county’s usage of Smart 911, a nationwide app that allows users to create profiles letting dispatch know of any medical history in the home.
"You don't always remember everything that you need to tell the person on the phone. You're in crisis when you're calling. So this information is already on there without you having to recall it," said Vance.
One in four fatal police shootings involves people with untreated severe mental illness, according to the Treatment Advocacy Center.
And in 44 states, jails or prisons hold more mentally ill people than state psychiatric hospitals.
One reason is the process. Having an officer brings a person to a healthcare facility is lengthy and requires admission from the facility.
"The officers are physically there with them. They're watching them go through this. Some people are handcuffed to gurneys in hospitals and we've had that up to 14 days," said Baxter.
"Officers are sitting with people in the emergency room who need help, who need treatment, but there's a lack of bed space and nowhere for them to go," said Vance.
Lisa Dailey, with the Treatment Advocacy Center, says this can result in the one thing advocates hope to avoid.
"You can kind of see how from the perspective of law enforcement, it becomes very appealing to arrest that person instead of bringing them for a mental health evaluation. Because you bring them to the jail or you drop them off your back out on the street," said Dailey.
"We're tasked with this very hard decision of there's nowhere for them to go, but we can't let them go home. And it for anyone who got into this business because you wanted to help people, this is a very frustrating time," said Baxter.
Dailey says the national bed shortage is one of the systemic mental health issues caused by a lack of funding.
"This population that has been inappropriately criminalized. You can't actually push it back into the behavioral health system until you have a system," said Dailey.
Ideally, that would be getting people to help before a crisis.
And Baxter says that’s the goal.
"The hope is it gets stopped at dispatch and never even goes out to police if that's the thing. And then also giving police a tool other than putting someone in their car and driving into a hospital," she said.
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YouTube confirmed technical issues with its TV service on Tuesday, saying that the company was "working on a fix!!" and told customers to "stay tuned."
if you’re having trouble watching @YouTubeTV rn, we’re currently having some ~technical issues~ BUT we’re working on a fix!! stay tuned 📺
— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) September 6, 2022
The website Down Detector showed that reported users' issues were mainly with video streaming.
One user on Down Detector said in the comments that they were able to get streaming operational again after uninstalling the YouTube TV app from their device and then restarting the device and reinstalling the channel to update it. This fix had not been immediately confirmed by YouTube staff.
YouTube TV appeared to be updating users on the status of the issue resolution process from their Twitter account. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/users-report-youtube-tv-outage | 2022-09-06T23:19:05Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/users-report-youtube-tv-outage | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hurricane Danielle is still meandering and wandering in the northern North Atlantic as a Category 1 hurricane with top winds of 75 mph. Its forecast path does a loop around those colder waters and starts a transition to an easterly track as a non-tropical storm system within the next few days.
Earl is a strong tropical storms about 575 miles south of Bermuda, heading north. A turn to the north-northeast is projected, causing the core of Earl to miss Bermuda, but coming close enough to the island to raise a tropical storm watch there.
Two more disturbances are over the eastern North Atlantic waters. Both are forecast to build strength as they move west to west-northwest over the next several days. They will remain quite distant from any land in the Caribbean or the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical moisture will stream into the eastern Gulf of Mexico late this week, causing higher and heavier rain coverage for the Big Bend, but the moisture will not be connected to a tropical disturbance. | https://www.wtxl.com/weather/tuesday-evening-first-to-know-tropics-check-09-06-2022 | 2022-09-06T23:19:11Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/weather/tuesday-evening-first-to-know-tropics-check-09-06-2022 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
T-Mobile Preferred Retailer One Step Closer to Ambitious Goal of 500 Stores by 2025
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As of September 1, 2022, Arch Telecom has officially acquired over 200 T-Mobile Stores managed by The Portables Choice Group (PCG) in an effort to grow their business and expand their customer reach. Operating as a T-Mobile Preferred Retailer, the company is now the third largest T-Mobile Dealer in the country with 418 stores across 31 states, now employing over 2,500 people. Last year, the management at Arch Telecom had set a goal to own and operate 500 T-Mobile Stores by 2025. With 5 acquisitions since January 2021, they are well ahead of pace.
"Now was the right time to grow," says Arch Telecom CEO Alex Ghai. "We are fortunate to have an elite leadership team that has the entrepreneurial mindset, sense of urgency, sharp focus, and hunger to build the best wireless dealership known for its customer experience."
With Arch Telecom absorbing all PCG operated T-Mobile stores and most frontline employees, the company has worked tirelessly to make the transition as easy as possible for all parties. Garnering a very positive response from all PCG and Arch Telecom teams, Arch Telecom is excited to offer more opportunities for career development to all their current and new employees.
Specializing in wireless retail, Arch Telecom has the ambitious goal of becoming the leading wireless solutions provider nationwide. Arch Telecom began in the small town of Yonkers, NY in 1993. Now, almost 30 years later, the company has developed an innovative, inspiring company culture that thrives on the principles of ownership, collaboration, teamwork, and growth.
Offering cutting-edge benefits and perks to their employees, Arch Telecom is uniquely one of the only employee-owned companies in the wireless industry. With programs designed to allow pathways to success for their employees, it comes as no surprise that Arch Telecom was awarded the Great Place to Work USA certification this year. This achievement reiterates that this acquisition will benefit newly onboarded PCG employees to achieve their goals – on and off the sales floor.
Arch Telecom is currently hiring. Head to their website, archtelecom.net, to apply for a position. To learn more about Arch Telecom or to watch them continue to achieve monumental growth, follow them on all social platforms.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 4:30 PM Eastern time to discuss third quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update for the 2022 fourth quarter to date.
A press release with third quarter 2022 financial results will be issued at approximately 4:10 PM Eastern time on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Participants can join the conference by dialing 1-888-317-6003 and will be prompted to enter the code 8800833. International callers can dial 1-412-317-6061 and will be prompted to enter the code 8800833.
The call will also be webcast live from the Company's website on the investor relations page at ir.chipotle.com and registration is available at https://app.webinar.net/4oPVR0Q8pyQ. An archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call.
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of June 30, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 12:00pm PST
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Property from Thomas & Erika Jayne Girardi's highly televised Pasadena mansion will be offered on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 12:00pm PST, by John Moran Auctioneers. This auction will include 220 lots of furniture, art, books, sports memorabilia, and more. The full selection of available items is now open for bidding at johnmoran.com, and the proceeds will be used to help pay down debt.
One of the grandest items being presented is a Steinway piano, 1997, 200th anniversary edition. Known as one of the finest crafted pianos for over 160 years, this instrument is valued to be $40,000-60,000.
Some of the most noteworthy mid-century art includes a Joan Miro lithograph, having an estimate of $800-1,200, and Etching is the Subject, 1977, from David Hockney's blue guitar portfolio, appraised at $3,000-5,000.
Contemporary art is well-represented in three Glenna Goodacre bronze sculptures. The standout piece being a 70" H, patinated bronze of a woman holding a child, titled, Crossing the Prairie, 2000, bringing an estimate of $30,000-40,000. There will also be two smaller examples of her late-1990s work, with estimates ranging $800-1,200 for one, and $300-500 for the other.
There will also be a variety of wall mirrors, such as a pair of large Northern Italian giltwood mirrors for $3,000-5,000. With a wide variety of furniture in this sale, a cast iron Chinese table and chairs for $2,000-3,000 and a pair of Guerdon brass tables, each having an estimate of $1,000-1,500.
Among the various pieces of decorative art, an Italian silver stag with an estimate of $5,000-7,000, as well as a late 18th/19th century religious icon, with a value of $3,000-5,000.
From Girardi's personal library, a collection of law books and art books. Some noteworthy selections are two Machiavelli books: "The Works," at an estimate of $1,500-2,000 and his 1815, "The Art of War," estimated $400-600. For art references, a giant-sized Warhol book with a value of $300-500.
Other items from the property include sofas, ottomans, leather club chairs, tables, lamps, Persian rugs, neo-classical and chinoiserie armchairs, patio furniture, and an impressive selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th century art and sculptures.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announces that the company's gaming systems technology will power the national lottery in Latvia as part of a new, long-term contract with Latvijas Loto. The switch to the new technology is part of a plan to drive responsible growth and funding to benefit the Latvian state budget, as well as other programs for Latvian children, youth education and sports.
"After thorough evaluation, Latvijas Loto chose to modernize our systems technology with Scientific Games so that we may continue to deliver outstanding player experiences and meet our growth potential," said Edgars Lediņš, Chairman of the Board for Latvijas Loto. "We look forward to the efficiencies this technology advancement will bring to our entire operation, and our retailers will be delighted with the new terminals and support they will receive."
The new technology will launch in the Spring of 2023, positioning Latvijas Loto to meet its responsible growth objectives with a 50% increase in retailer points-of-sale across in the European Baltic state.
Scientific Games will provide Latvijas Loto with the agility to grow over the next decade with its AEGIS open architecture enterprise gaming system and WAVE X retailer point-of-sale terminals, as well as support and maintenance services.
The company has worked with Latvijas Loto for more than 20 years and also provides the Lottery with a portfolio of entertaining instant games.
"Scientific Games is honored by the longstanding partnership and trust Latvijas Loto has placed in our company, our people and our products to support its mission of responsibly maximizing growth over the next 10 years," said Pat McHugh, CEO for Scientific Games. "Our relentless commitment to innovation and alignment with our lottery customers' growth plans has positioned Scientific Games as the lottery industry's leading systems technology provider in Europe and the fastest growing in the U.S."
Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe. The company is the world's largest creator, producer and manager of lottery instant games, with products generating more than 70% of global instant game retail sales.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — As issues of health accessibility and affordability become hot topics across the nation, one of the country’s biggest health companies is helping out in a big way.
Project Access Northwest and Kaiser Permanente are partnering to support the Specialty Care Coordination Program. The program aims to provide medical care to people with low incomes, uninsured patients or those have difficulty accessing specialty care.
Kaiser Permanente will provide $725,000 in funding over three years to help fund the project, and in turn, help the people who need it the most.
“Kaiser Permanente doctors and clinicians have donated their time to provide hundreds of visits for Project Access Northwest patients per year, including 197 in 2021,” Christine Chauvet-Pizzute, MD, senior director of specialty care at Kaiser Permanente in Washington, said in a press release. “We are proud that this funding will add more providers to the specialty care network each year for 3 years, adding hundreds of new appointments to serve patients and contribute to better health outcomes in these counties.”
Project Access Northwest has provided care to people in need of health insurance thanks to a network of more than 1,760 volunteer providers in more than 50 specialties, at no cost to the patient. Established in 2006, PAN has been able to provide healthcare to more than 43,000 individuals in need.
“With this 3-year grant, Kaiser Permanente has made a significant investment in the health of our community,” Gary Renville, executive director of Project Access Northwest, said in a press release. “We are proud to partner with Kaiser Permanente on the critically important work of improving health care access for the most vulnerable patients who so desperately need care.”
For more information, visit the Project Access Northwest website.
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WELDON, Saskatchewan — Fears ran high Tuesday on an Indigenous reserve in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan after police warned that the suspect in a deadly stabbing rampage over the weekend might be nearby and officers surrounded a house with guns drawn.
Police later sent out an alert that it was a false alarm and they had determined the suspect was not in the community but people remained nervous with his whereabouts unknown and a province-wide alert still in effect.
People on the James Smith Cree First Nation reserve were earlier told to stay inside. An Associated Press reporter saw people running and screaming as police shut down roads.
The fugitive’s brother and fellow suspect, Damien Sanderson was found dead Monday near the stabbing sites. Police are investigating whether Myles Sanderson killed his brother. The brothers are accused of killing 10 people and wounding 18.
Leaders of the James Smith Cree Nation, where most of the stabbing attacks took place, blamed the killings on drug and alcohol abuse plaguing the community, which they said was a legacy of the colonization of Indigenous people.
James Smith Cree Nation resident Darryl Burns and his brother, Ivor Wayne Burns, said their sister, Gloria Lydia Burns, was a first responder who was killed while responding to a call. Burns said his 62-year-old sister was on a crisis response team.
“She went on a call to a house and she got caught up in the violence,” he said. “She was there to help. She was a hero.”
He blamed drugs and pointed to colonization for the rampant drug and alcohol use on reserves.
“We had a murder suicide here three years ago. My granddaughter and her boyfriend. Last year we had a double homicide. Now this year we have 10 more that have passed away and all because of drugs and alcohol,” Darryl Burns said.
Ivor Wayne Burns also blamed drugs for his sister’s death and said the suspect brothers should not be hated.
“We have to forgive them boys,” he said. “When you are doing hard drugs, when you are doing coke, and when you are doing heroin and crystal meth and those things, you are incapable of feeling. You stab somebody and you think it’s funny. You stab them again and you laugh.”
Blackmore said police were still determining the motive, but the chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations echoes suggestions the stabbings could be drug-related.
“This is the destruction we face when harmful illegal drugs invade our communities, and we demand all authorities to take direction from the chiefs and councils and their membership to create safer and healthier communities for our people,” said Chief Bobby Cameron.
Blackmore said the criminal record of Myles Sanderson dates back years and includes violence. Last May, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers issued a wanted list that included him writing that he was “unlawfully at large.”
Before Damien's body was found, arrest warrants were issued for the suspects and both men faced at least one count each of murder and attempted murder.
The stabbing attack was among the deadliest mass killings in Canada, where such crimes are less common than in the United States. The deadliest gun rampage in Canadian history happened in 2020, when a man disguised as a police officer shot people in their homes and set fires across the province of Nova Scotia, killing 22 people. In 2019, a man used a van to kill 10 pedestrians in Toronto.
Deadly mass stabbings are rarer than mass shootings, but have happened around the world. In 2014, 29 people were slashed and stabbed to death at a train station in China’s southwestern city of Kunming. In 2016, a mass stabbing at a facility for the mentally disabled in Sagamihara, Japan, left 19 people dead. A year later, three men killed eight people in a vehicle and stabbing attack at London Bridge.
Police in Saskatchewan got their first call about a stabbing at 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, and within minutes heard about several more. In all, dead or wounded people were found at 13 different locations on the sparsely populated reserve and in the town, Blackmore said. James Smith Cree Nation is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) from Weldon.
Among the 10 killed was Lana Head, who is the former partner of Michael Brett Burns and the mother of their two daughters.
“It’s sick how jail time, drugs and alcohol can destroy many lives,” Burns told the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. “I’m hurt for all this loss.”
Weldon residents have identified one of the dead as Wes Petterson, a retired widower who made his coffee every morning at the senior center. He loved gardening, picking berries, canning, and making jam and cakes, recalled William Works, 47, and his mother, Sharon Works, 64.
“He would give you the shirt off his back if he could,” William Works said, describing his neighbor as a “gentle old fellow” and “community first.”
Sharon Works was baffled: “I don’t understand why they would target someone like him anyway, because he was just a poor, helpless little man, 100 pounds soaking wet. And he could hardly breathe because he had asthma and emphysema and everybody cared about him because that’s the way he was. He cared about everybody else. And they cared about him.”
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A growing number of businesses are going cashless, meaning they are no longer accepting cash as a form of payment. Instead, customers who shop at these businesses have to use credit or debit cards, or a form of mobile payment, like Apple Pay, to make purchases.
Some people on social media claim banning cash is illegal. Many of the social media posts highlight a statement appearing on all U.S. paper currency that says “this note is legal tender for all debts, public and private.” The social media users argue that purchases are debts, therefore businesses are legally required to accept their cash – or legal tender – as payment.
VERIFY viewer Tim says he recently encountered a cashless concession stand during a trip to a local stadium and he emailed our team to ask if that violates federal law.
THE QUESTION
Does federal law require businesses to accept cash?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, there is no federal law that requires businesses to accept cash. Private businesses are “free to develop their own policies on whether to accept cash unless there is a state law that says otherwise,” according to the Federal Reserve.
WHAT WE FOUND
There is no federal law mandating that a private business accept cash as payment for goods or services, according to the Federal Reserve. However, the U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve both say that private businesses are “free to develop their own policies on whether to accept cash unless there is a state law that says otherwise.”
Legal tender is defined by Title 31 of the U.S. Code of Laws. The law says that U.S. coins and currency are “legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues.” But this means that the cash is worth the amount it represents — it does not mean that a private business must accept the cash.
The Treasury Department says there is a long history of businesses restricting cash, such as a bus line that may prohibit payment of fares in change or dollar bills.
“In addition, movie theaters, convenience stores and gas stations may refuse to accept large denomination currency (usually notes above $20) as a matter of policy,” the Treasury Department explains.
More from VERIFY: No, Starbucks is not going cashless at all locations
Although there is no federal law that requires businesses to accept cash, there has recently been a push for that to change. The Payment Choice Act would require businesses with a storefront nationwide to take cash for transactions that are less than $2,000. The bill was folded into a defense bill and passed in the House earlier this year, but it is still awaiting action in the Senate.
Some cities and states, like Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Colorado, also have laws that require local businesses with a storefront to take cash, with some exceptions.
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After days without running water, water pressure has been restored to Jackson, Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Monday, Sept. 5.
The city’s water system partially failed in late August after flooding exacerbated existing problems at a water treatment plant. Though water pressure has been restored to Jackson, residents still need to boil their water until further notice, the city said in a press release on Sept. 6.
Amid the crisis in Jackson, some people claimed in viral videos shared on TikTok and Twitter that a tanker parked near the Mississippi governor’s mansion downtown is providing water to the residence.
“There is currently no running water in Jackson, Mississippi. The heat index is over 100 degrees. Schools are closed. People can’t cook, clean, drink, or bathe. But at least [Governor Reeves] has a giant water truck providing him with clean water at the governor’s mansion,” another person wrote in a viral tweet on Aug. 30.
THE QUESTION
Is the tanker shown in the video providing water to the Mississippi governor’s mansion in Jackson?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, the tanker shown in the video is not providing water to the Mississippi governor’s mansion in Jackson. The tanker is supporting Trustmark Bank, which is across the street from the mansion.
WHAT WE FOUND
The viral videos do show a tanker parked across from the governor’s mansion in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, but it’s not providing water to the residence.
The tanker is for Trustmark Bank, a spokesperson for Gov. Reeves’ office told VERIFY.
In the six-second video clip shared on Twitter, the tanker is seen across the street from, but not directly in front of, the governor’s mansion. VERIFY also compared the video shared on Twitter to a Google Street View image of the area, and found that the building prominently featured in the viral video is Trustmark Bank’s headquarters located at 248 East Capitol Street in downtown Jackson.
Trustmark Bank contracted with a private company to bring in the water tanker to its corporate headquarters as part of its disaster recovery and business continuity plans, said Melanie Morgan, the company’s corporate communications director.
“This particular tanker is solely for our building and its purpose is to be able to keep the facilities running for our associates and people that are working in the building,” she added.
The tanker could be used to provide water needed to operate air conditioning systems and restrooms if needed. It would not provide drinking water, Morgan said.
The governor’s spokesperson also confirmed that the tanker is “not supporting the Governor’s Mansion or any other state assets.”
“The Governor’s Mansion gets its water from the Jackson water system. Many businesses have also brought in their own tankers,” the spokesperson wrote in an email.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Maggie O'Farrell about her novel The Marriage Portrait, an imagined account of the life of Lucrezia de' Medici, who was rumored to have been murdered by her husband.
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BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) today announced that management will participate in the following conference.
What: Citi's 2022 Global Technology Conference
When: Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at 12:15pm ET
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Webcast: https://investor.ptc.com/events-and-presentations/events-calendar/default.aspx
Please note that statements made at the conference are as of the date of the conference and PTC does not assume any obligation to update any statements made live or the archived call. Matters discussed may include forward-looking statements about PTC's anticipated financial and operating results and growth, future financial and operating targets and expectations, as well as about the development of products and markets, all of which are based on current plans and assumptions. Actual results in future periods may differ materially from current expectations due to many risks and uncertainties, including those described from time to time in reports filed by PTC with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including PTC's most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q.
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With Labor Day weekend and the four-day Telluride Film Festival now behind us, Awards Insider’s Rebecca Ford and David Canfield break down the fest’s biggest highlights and most divisive movies while also making some early predictions on what this all means for awards season.
Rebecca Ford: I must have festival amnesia, because every year I feel like I’m experiencing the (altitude-induced) highs and (sleep-deprived) lows of being at a festival for the first time. Telluride is special for so many reasons, but especially because so many of the year’s best films play there. This year, I would say, was no exception; though, as festival director Julie Huntsinger predicted when I talked to her before the festival, there were several films that were quite polarizing.
Speaking of which, I think we should probably start this conversation off with Tár, the movie that I would argue came into the festival with the most buzz after strong reviews out of Venice. We both attended the first screening, which included a Cate Blanchett tribute, and I think everyone universally agrees that her performance in the Todd Field–helmed movie is astounding. I found the film as a whole also brilliant in so many ways, but I did notice when I was talking to other festgoers about the project, many didn’t appreciate it or flat-out didn’t like it at all. David, did you find that as well, or do you think Tár is on very solid ground?
David Canfield: The film is widely admired, which does a lot of work in that regard—Blanchett’s incredible performance, Field’s virtuosic directing, and more elements of the film are hard to deny as worthy. Like you, I’m completely enamored with the movie overall, and gathered that wasn’t quite the consensus on the ground. But this film will be one of the critics’ top of the year, which has proven increasingly relevant with an internationally skewing Academy. And regardless of how far the film itself goes, Blanchett is a major best-actress player.
On the other end of this spectrum, Empire of Light made its world premiere to a tepid critical reaction and a very warm audience embrace. Coming out of the Sam Mendes film, which is beautifully crafted and performed, if driven by a somewhat creaky script, my first reaction was that Academy members will be all over it. Olivia Colman is tremendous in the lead, and Micheal Ward is a real discovery. So, Rebecca, is this the anti-Tár?
Ford: It may just be. It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser, even if the reviews end up being mixed at best. The performances are truly great, but it has so much else going for it that makes it Academy catnip. Beautifully shot by Roger Deakins, it’s a movie about the magic of movie theaters, and it has that sort of uplifting story line that voters eat up. It’s an easy film to watch, and I do wonder if that’s what some people are looking for these days.
Empire of Light was one of the biggest world premieres at the festival, the other being Women Talking, which is a film we should definitely talk about! On the spectrum of easy-to-hard-to-watch films, it falls somewhere in the middle, because, yes, most of it is this group of women (a fantastic group of actors, including Claire Foy, Rooney Mara, and Jessie Buckley) talking in a barn. But the filmmaking, by writer-director Sarah Polley, is fantastic, and she threads the needle so well with the tone—it is funny, sad, and hopeful all at the same time. Everyone I spoke to really liked the film as well, so it is definitely gaining steam. David, you were at the tribute for Polley and also did a great piece with the ensemble cast, so I’m sure you’ve got a lot of thoughts on this one too. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/awards-insider-telluride-film-festival-wrap-up-tar-women-talking | 2022-09-06T23:34:14Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/awards-insider-telluride-film-festival-wrap-up-tar-women-talking | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
When the FBI raided Donald Trump’s private resort and residence last month, after obtaining a search warrant based on probable cause that they’d find evidence of one or more crimes, it was presumably difficult for people to resist fantasizing that the Feds would soon arrest the former president and perp-walk him out of the place. That fantasy, we’re guessing, likely involved the 45th president trying to wriggle out of handcuffs while screaming ”It was Melania!”, before being tased by an agent on the scene. It likely also included— and again, we're just guessing here!—him being charged and found guilty of the crimes cited by the government, plus a few others we didn’t even expect, like selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton bags and smuggling exotic lizards into the country, the latter of which would emerge he undertook with Jared Kushner. Naturally, this fantasy would also include the former president being sentenced to numerous years in prison, and a hysterical Don Jr. and Eric Trump telling reporters outside the courthouse of their plans to go to law school so they could represent their father on appeal.
Obviously, all of this could still happen. On Monday, though, such dreams became somewhat less likely after a judge threw the ex-president an outrageous, legally-suspect bone.
That bone came courtesy of Judge Aileen Cannon, who granted Trump’s request for a special master to review the 11,000 government documents seized from Mar-a-Lago on August 8 and blocked prosecutors from continuing to use the documents in their criminal investigation until that review is complete. The absurdly deferential ruling was based on Team Trump’s claims that some of the materials are covered by “executive privilege,” i.e., their go-to argument whenever the ex-president has done something that seems like it might be illegal. “The Court hereby authorizes the appointment of a special master to review the seized property for personal items and documents and potentially privileged material subject to claims of attorney-client and/or executive privilege,” she wrote. (According to the ruling, the FBI found “medical documents, correspondence related to taxes, and accounting information” among the classified information, and seized that too; according to The Daily Beast, “the DOJ has indicated that their placement next to some of the nation’s most highly classified secrets officially makes them evidence of Trump’s criminal recklessness that could be shown at a future trial.”) And if you’re wondering if Cannon’s decision was one that members of the legal community would agree was well-founded, legitimate, and completely unimpeachable, the answer is “no,” “no,” and “hell no.”
“To any lawyer with serious federal criminal court experience who is being honest, this ruling is laughably bad, and the written justification is even flimsier,” Samuel Buell, a Duke University law professor, told The New York Times. “Donald Trump is getting something no one else ever gets in federal court, he’s getting it for no good reason, and it will not in the slightest reduce the ongoing howls that he is being persecuted, when he is being privileged.” Constitutional law professor Laurence Tribe similarly assessed the situation, writing that Cannon’s decision was “utterly lawless” and that she “has disgraced her position as an Article III judge.” Former US acting solicitor general Neal Katyal tweeted: “This special master opinion is so bad it’s hard to know where to begin....Frankly, any of my first year law students would have written a better opinion.”
Why the negative reviews and insinuations that Cannon should go back to remedial judge school? For one, there’s the fact that she suggested publicly, even before she heard arguments from the Justice Department, that she was going to side with Trump. Then there’s the fact that, despite tacitly acknowledging that the documents Trump was hoarding at Mar-a-Lago are a big fucking deal—Cannon permitted a probe by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which is assessing the risk to national security of keeping top secret documents in the basement of a building possibly breached by multiple spies—she temporarily halted the one that could result in Trump being charged with a crime. There’s also the absurd idea that “executive privilege” can be asserted in an investigation being undertaken by a department within the executive branch, i.e., the DOJ. “The opinion,” Peter Shane, a legal scholar at NYU, told the Times, “seems oblivious to the nature of executive privilege.”
Perhaps most galling, though, was the argument by Cannon that Trump would suffer grave “reputational harm” if a special master was not allowed to intervene, a claim that numerous legal experts agreed was utter bullshit. Ronald Sullivan, a Harvard Law School professor, told the Times that everyone targeted by a search warrant worries about how their reputation will suffer as a result, but few of them are able to call in favors from the government; he dubbed Cannon’s logic “thin at best” and accused her of giving “undue weight” to Trump’s status as a former inhabitant of the White House. “I find that deeply problematic,” he told the outlet, noting that, in the United States, the criminal justice system is supposed to treat everyone equally. “This court is giving special considerations to the former president that ordinary, everyday citizens do not receive.” Attorney Seth Abramson similarly called BS on Monday, tweeting that Cannon “declared—and not just implicitly, but, horrifyingly, *explicitly*—that Donald Trump’s reputation simply *matters* more than yours or mine, as do his property rights. And they matter more because he is a powerful man.” DOJ veteran Andrew Weissman wrote: “Nothing about the MAL search warrant process was special and her reasoning [would] lead to appointment of a special master in EVERY criminal case. The only thing special is a former president stealing highly classified docs.” Commenting on the ludicrous idea that the entire criminal investigation should be halted because a few of Trump’s doctors notes were mixed in with top secret documents he wasn’t supposed to be holding onto, former federal prosecutor Jeff Blattner posed the following hypothetical: “Suppose a guy robs a bank and government gets a search warrant and finds stolen dough along with guy’s pocket change and an email from his lawyer. Can the guy get a special master to sort out the cash and the email, and an injunction against further investigation in the meantime?” | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/09/donald-trump-special-master-mar-a-lago-documents-aileen-cannon | 2022-09-06T23:34:20Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/09/donald-trump-special-master-mar-a-lago-documents-aileen-cannon | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday if she believes the 2016 election was “stolen” following criticisms leveled by President Biden against the GOP.
Doocy was referencing a number of tweets Jean-Pierre sent around the time of former President Trump’s election, during which she suggested the 2016 presidential contest and the 2018 Georgia governor’s race were not conducted fairly.
“If we’re all in agreement that it is incorrect to say the 2020 election was stolen, what about the 2016 election?” Doocy asked Jean-Pierre during the White House daily briefing with reporters .
“We’re gonna focus on the here and now. We’re going to focus on what’s happening today,” she replied.
Jean-Pierre also criticized the Fox News reporter for his question.
“Let’s be really clear that that comparison that you made is just ridiculous,” Jean-Pierre said. “I was talking specifically at that time of what was happening with voting rights and what was danger of voting rights.”
As Doocy was setting up his question, Jean-Pierre interjected “Oh, I knew this was coming.”
“I was waiting, Peter, when you were going to ask me that question,” she joked.
Last week, Biden slammed Republicans loyal to Trump as a threat to democracy, saying there was “no question that the Republican Party today is dominated, driven and intimidated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans. And that is a threat to this country.”
Many conservative critics, including on Fox News, have criticized Biden’s remarks as intentionally divisive and partisan ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Updated at 1:40 p.m. | https://www.wpri.com/hill-politics/foxs-peter-doocy-asks-white-house-press-secretary-if-2016-election-was-stolen/ | 2022-09-06T23:40:42Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/hill-politics/foxs-peter-doocy-asks-white-house-press-secretary-if-2016-election-was-stolen/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician and Trump-backed Republican Senate nominee in Pennsylvania, said on Tuesday that he would have voted to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election had he been in office at the time.
Asked at a press conference if he would have objected to the certification of the election results, Oz said that it is the job of the Senate to approve the Electoral College vote and that, had he been in the Senate at the time, he would have done so.
“I would not have objected to it,” Oz said. “By the time the delegates and those reports were sent to the U.S. Senate, our job was to approve it, which is what I would have done.”
While Oz’s latest remarks could help him counter Democratic attacks and appeal to a broader slice of the electorate, it also puts him at risk of alienating former President Trump and some of the Republican Party’s most loyal voters.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him and pushed lawmakers last year to object to the certification of the election results. The certification process on Jan. 6, 2021 was disrupted when a mob of the former president’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. That riot is now the subject of a congressional investigation.
Oz, who was endorsed by Trump shortly before Pennsylvania’s primary election earlier this year, narrowly clinched the nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.). He’s facing Pennsylvania Lt. Gov John Fetterman (D) in the general election in November.
Recent polling shows him trailing Fetterman, fueling Republican concerns that they could lose one of the most sought-after Senate seats of the 2022 midterm election cycle.
A survey from Emerson College released last month found Fetterman leading Oz by 5 percentage points, while an earlier Franklin & Marshall College showed Oz trailing by 13 points. | https://www.wpri.com/hill-politics/oz-says-he-would-have-certified-bidens-win-over-trump/ | 2022-09-06T23:40:48Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/hill-politics/oz-says-he-would-have-certified-bidens-win-over-trump/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Family, friends, and community leaders in Memphis expressed their grief after the body of Eliza Fletcher, a local teacher who was last seen jogging on Friday, was found on Monday.
Memphis Police confirmed Tuesday that Fletcher was found dead behind a home in South Memphis. Her body was discovered during a search near where police said suspect Cleotha Abston was seen cleaning out his vehicle.
The 34-year-old mother’s family released a statement during a press conference with the Shelby County District Attorney and law enforcement officials Tuesday:
“We are heartbroken and devastated by this senseless loss. Liza was a such a joy to so many – her family, friends, colleagues, students, parents, members of her Second Presbyterian Church congregation, and everyone who knew her.
Now it’s time to remember and celebrate how special she was and to support those who cared so much for her. We appreciate all the expressions of love and concern we have received. We are grateful beyond measure to local, state and federal law enforcement for their tireless efforts to find Liza and to bring justice to the person responsible for this horrible crime.
We hope that everyone, including media representatives, understand the need for the family to grieve in privacy without outside intrusion during this painful time.”
Following the release of the family’s statement, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee expressed his condolences and support on Twitter, writing:
“Maria & I are heartbroken by the tragic death of Eliza Fletcher, a dedicated teacher, wife & mother of two. We lift the Fletcher family up in prayer during this time of unspeakable grief. I thank law enforcement for their tireless efforts & trust justice will be swift & severe.“
Second Presbyterian Church, the church Fletcher attended, also expressed their grief in a Facebook post:
“We are grieving deeply over the loss of dear church member, Liza Fletcher.
Please join us in prayer for the Fletcher, Wellford, and Orgill families, as well as for the Memphis community. We are seeking shelter in the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort whose Son is the blessed hope of the resurrection and will at the Great Day heal us and our whole world.”
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris released the following statement:
“Eliza Fletcher was an indefatigable educator, devoted wife and mother, and deeply rooted member of her church and our community. Our prayers are with her family and all of those touched by her life. We all hope the perpetrator of this heinous crime is swiftly brought to justice.”
Dr. Greg Jones, President of Belmont University where Fletcher attended, shared about the difference she has made as a teacher in the Memphis area.
“Eliza (Wellford) Fletcher was a Belmont alumna making a tangible difference in her community, and we are all heartbroken by the news of her tragic death. Liza graduated from Belmont University in 2012 with a Master’s of Arts in Teaching education degree and was shaping young lives as a teacher in the Memphis area. Though we all hoped for a different outcome following Friday’s news of her kidnapping, we are grateful for the many law enforcement teams that worked together throughout the weekend to find Liza and to bring justice to the person responsible. The entire Belmont community joins with many around the nation in praying for Liza’s family and friends as they begin to navigate incomprehensible grief.” | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/eliza-fletchers-family-breaks-silence-after-memphis-teachers-body-found/ | 2022-09-06T23:40:54Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/eliza-fletchers-family-breaks-silence-after-memphis-teachers-body-found/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ninth annual Cruzin' Flat Rock car and truck show set for Sept. 10
FLAT ROCK – The ninth-annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock car and truck show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sept. 10 on Arsenal Rd., at the HuRock Park entrance.
Admission is free. Car registration also is free and will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. All years, makes and models are welcome to register. Registered vehicles will receive two event shirts for a reduced price of $5 each and will have a chance to win door prizes.
The first 100 registered cars or trucks will receive a free 2022 Cruzin’ Flat Rock dash plaque. Also offered will be a disc jockey, food trucks and dining at local restaurants. The Flat Rock Train Depot will be open; admission is free but donations will be accepted. 50/50 tickets will be sold to benefit the animal shelter. Live performances will begin at 11 a.m.
She show will conclude with a cruise at 3:45 p.m. across Telegraph and down Gibraltar Rd. to the Community Center and back to Telegraph Rd. The event is sponsored by PSCU & Fellows & Co. Family Auto Repair.
For more information and registration forms, visit cruzinflatrock on Facebook. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/entertainment/2022/09/06/cruzin-flat-rock-car-and-truck-show-set-for-sept-10/65465497007/ | 2022-09-06T23:42:56Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/entertainment/2022/09/06/cruzin-flat-rock-car-and-truck-show-set-for-sept-10/65465497007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dinner planned to support Monroe radio personality Jeff Tuttle
A spaghetti dinner to benefit Jeff Tuttle will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Monroe Post 1138, Veterans of Foreign Wars hall, 400 Jones Ave.
Tuttle from Nash Icon FM radio has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and in undergoing chemotherapy. Proceeds will help pay for expenses related to his treatment.
Earlier report:Monroe radio personality Jeff Tuttle battling cancer
Meals are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 10 and under and include spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert and a drink. Take-out orders are available. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Also offered at the dinner will be raffles. To donate items for the raffle, contact Kristen at (734) 819-2926.
A Facebook page about Tuttle and fundraising efforts can be found at https://www.facebook.com/JeffsSupportSquad/. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/2022/09/06/dinner-to-be-held-for-monroe-radio-personality-jeff-tuttle/65467463007/ | 2022-09-06T23:43:02Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/2022/09/06/dinner-to-be-held-for-monroe-radio-personality-jeff-tuttle/65467463007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Monroe County Agriculture: Survey of custom farming rates released
With the 2022 harvest approaching and the growing season wrapping up with harvest, wheat planting and fall tillage work, some farmers are settling up for custom machine work that they either hired or performed for others. What is a fair amount to charge or to pay for such work?
MSU has a survey of the data for their 2021 Custom Machine and Work Rates Estimates. Farmers and landowners can download this document just by googling MSU Custom Rates 2021. Fall tillage, harvesting, fertilizer spreading, grain hauling and other custom rate numbers for the following items may be helpful for farmers as they settle up accounts. The MSU numbers are average prices, with a range of higher and lower numbers included in the university charts. Some prices may be higher or lower than the survey data of a year ago.
Rates in different areas of Michigan may be higher or lower than the state average depending upon several factors. In Monroe County, factors influencing custom machine work can include; field size and shape, ease of access, amount of non-farm traffic to get to the field, machine size, width of roads or bridges, trash, weeds, trees or brush hindering work in the field, depth of field drainage tile, payment arrangements and other factors.
The rates below include the implement, power unit, operator and fuel. All rates are per acre unless otherwise noted. No price was listed for diesel fuel per gallon.
- Chisel plow with front disk (16.3 foot) $18.81
- V-ripper, 30-inch center, 17 foot $18.53
- Subsoiler, 10 foot (12-15” deep) $20.49
- Drill, no-till (15 foot) $21.27
- Combine corn, 8 row $35.88
- Combine corn with stalk chopper head $43.33
- Combine soybeans, 30-foot head $33.44
- Combine soybeans, air reel, flex 25 foot $34.45
- Combine, cart, haul to storage, corn $43.00
- Combine, cart, haul to storage, soybeans $40.75
- Soil testing (GPS grid samples) $ 6.75
- Backhoe $101.39 per hour
- Lime application (per acre) $ 6.00
- Custom farming (corn) $109.16
- Grain hauling: farm to market (25 mi) $ .21 cents per bushel
In addition to the MSU numbers, Ohio State has updated their bi-annual survey for Farm Custom Rates for 2022, the University of Illinois has a Machinery Cost Estimates for 2021 and Purdue has a 2021 Indiana Farm Custom Rates available.
Ned Birkey is MSU Extension Educator Emeritus and a regular contributor to The Monroe News. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/columns/2022/09/06/what-custom-farming-rates-survey-means-for-monroe/65468929007/ | 2022-09-06T23:43:08Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/columns/2022/09/06/what-custom-farming-rates-survey-means-for-monroe/65468929007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
St. Charles Festival returns this weekend, will offer many activities
St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Newport will host its annual fall festival this weekend, and hope that the tradition of parish festivals will bring a sense of joy and connection to the community.
“Families play a big role in our festival,” said Cricket Fleming, festival chairperson. “The age range of our volunteers is at least 80 years. We have 40 different chairpersons that make our event what it is.”
The parish festival will provide many activities for families and people of all ages and interests. There will be live bands, craft beer, concession stands, kids’ tent, rummage sale and a religious booth all weekend. Berlin Charter Township Historical Society will also have a booth at the festival with lots of historical items related to both the township and St. Charles. The Historical Society will be taking orders for their 2022 Christmas Ornament featuring the Estral Beach Hotel.
On Friday and Saturday there will be adult kickball and cornhole tournaments, and youth league flag football at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday will showcase a classic car, truck and tractor show.
The opportunity to purchase tickets for bushel basket raffles and cash raffle will be available all weekend. The large cash raffle has a grand prize of $5,000 and will be drawn at 6 p.m. Sunday.
There will be a Lake Erie Fish dinner on Friday for $15, a steak dinner on Saturday for $25, and the church’s famous chicken dinner on Sunday for $15.
“St. Charles Festival is important because it gives our members a chance to share our Catholic faith in a way that is not the typical church setting,” Fleming said. “Our success comes from God, our creator, and the generous people and businesses of the community that support and donate their time, talents, and money. Please join us at the festival, all are welcome.”
If You Go
What: St. Charles Festival
Where: 8033 N. Dixie Hwy., Newport
When: Friday, Sept. 9: 5 p.m. - midnight; Saturday, Sept. 10: noon - midnight and Sunday, Sept. 11: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Rummage Sale: Runs Sept. 8 - 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and September 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/annual-st-charles-festival-in-newport-to-feature-many-activities/65468787007/ | 2022-09-06T23:43:14Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/annual-st-charles-festival-in-newport-to-feature-many-activities/65468787007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Road Watch: Upcoming construction projects in Monroe County
Following are upcoming road construction projects for Monroe County:
ASH TOWNSHIP
Carleton Rockwood Road from I-275 to Briar Hill Road
RAM Construction Services will apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the Carleton Rockwood Road bridge over Swan Creek. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
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BEDFORD TOWNSHIP
Deer Creek Subdivision off Secor Road
Gerken Paving will perform concrete curb and gutter removals and drainage structure adjustments on Deer Creek Drive off Secor Road. This work is being performed in advance of a hot mix asphalt resurfacing project that is scheduled to begin later this month.
Douglas Road between Temperance Road and Erie Road
Alpine Tree Service will perform tree removals and tree trimming on Douglas Road between Temperance Road and Erie Road. The road will be closed to through traffic during the tree removal operation. No detour route will be posted for this road closure due to the low traffic volume and the short duration of the work.
Rauch Road between Summerfield Road and Kruse Road
Alpine Tree Service will perform tree removals and tree trimming on Rauch Road between Summerfield Road and Kruse Road. The road will be closed to through traffic during the tree removal operation. No detour route will be posted for this road closure due to the low traffic volume and the short duration of the work.
Stoneybrook Subdivision off Jackman Road
Gerken Paving will perform tree trimming in the Stoneybrook Subdivision off Jackman Road. This work is being performed in advance of a hot mix asphalt resurfacing project that is scheduled to begin later this month.
Summerfield Road between Consear Road and Douglas Road
Alpine Tree Service will perform tree removals and tree trimming on Summerfield Road between Consear Road and Douglas Road. The road will be closed to through traffic during the tree removal operation. No detour will be posted for this road closure due to the short duration of the work.
Quail Hollow Drive between Sterns Road and Secor Road
Gerken Paving will perform tree trimming on Quail Hollow Drive between Sterns Road and Secor Road. This work is being performed in advance of a hot mix asphalt resurfacing project that is scheduled to begin later this month.
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BEDFORD AND WHITEFORD TOWNSHIPS
St. Anthony Road between Whiteford Center Road and Secor Road
Gerken Paving will install gravel shoulders along St. Anthony Road between Whiteford Center Road and Secor Road. Traffic regulators will maintain one-lane, two-way traffic during the gravel shoulder operation.
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ERIE TOWNSHIP
Summit Street between the Ohio state line and Sterns Road
Miller Bros. Construction will continue work on the east half of the Summit Street bridge over Shantee Creek. Two-way traffic will be maintained during construction utilizing a temporary paved lane and a lane shift.
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CITY OF MONROE
Riverview Avenue resurfacing/reconstruction
This project consists of milling and paving between Maywood and Oakwood, and concrete repairs / replacement between Oakwood and Cole. Paving work is now complete by prime contractor Cadillac Asphalt, though the contractor still needs to return to raise manholes in the roadway to their final grade and place a concrete ring around them, plus reconnect some roof drain lines through the curbs. The roadway is now fully open to traffic between Maywood and Oakwood. For the coming week, subcontractor Merlo Construction is completing repairs to the concrete section between Oakwood to Cole, so this block will remain closed to through traffic for at least another week.
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MONROE AND RAISINVILLE TOWNSHIPS
Raisinville Road between Dunbar Road and M-50
RAM Construction Services will apply a concrete surface coating on the bridge railings on the South Raisinville Road bridge over Plum Creek. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained with traffic regulators when work is being performed.
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SUMMERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Ida Center Road between Sylvania Petersburg Road and Summerfield Road
Alpine Tree Service will perform tree removals and tree trimming on Ida Center Road between Sylvania Petersburg Road and Summerfield Road. The road will be closed to through traffic during the tree removal operation. No detour route will be posted for this road closure due to the low traffic volume and the short duration of the work.
Summerfield Road between US-23 and Ida Center Road
Alpine Tree Service will be performing tree removals and tree trimming on Summerfield Road between US-23 and Ida Center Road. The road will be closed to through traffic during the tree removal operation. No detour route will be posted for this road closure due to the low traffic volume and the short duration of the work.
Teal Road between Summerfield Road and Ida Center Road
Alpine Tree Service will perform tree removals and tree trimming on Teal Road between Summerfield Road and Ida Center Road. The road will be closed to through traffic during the tree removal operation. No detour route will be posted for this road closure due to the low traffic volume and the short duration of the work. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/construction-projects-in-monroe-county-what-to-expect/65470180007/ | 2022-09-06T23:43:20Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/construction-projects-in-monroe-county-what-to-expect/65470180007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
I-75 lane closures in Monroe County begin Wednesday
The two right lanes of northbound I-75 from Otter Creek Road to Dixie Highway will be closed for maintenance starting Wednesday and running through next Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced.
The work will require closing the two right lanes of northbound traffic nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, with continuous closure of the two right lanes of northbound traffic Friday through Tuesday. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
"Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 13 jobs," MDOT said in a press release. "These improvements will provide drivers with a smoother, safer driving surface."
This is just the latest project to occur this construction season along Monroe County's portion of I-75.
The bridge on I-75 at Nadeau Road in Frenchtown Charter Township was demolished last month as part of the I-75/Newport Road interchange project, which includes rebuilding the Newport Road bridge over the interstate and the construction of roundabouts at each end of the bridge, along with rebuilding ramps at the interchange.
Earlier report:Parts of I-75 closed for Nadeau roundabout projects
The Nadeau Road Bridge will be closed until November 15. Traffic will detour at Newport Road, N. Dixie Hwy. and I-75 to access east and west Nadeau over I-75.
The majority of work for this project is taking place in 2022-2023.
"Funding for this project is made possible by (Michigan Governor) Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic," MDOT spokesperson Aaron Jenkins told The Monroe News last month. "The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state's infrastructure." | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/i-75-lane-closures-in-monroe-county-begin-wednesday/65474822007/ | 2022-09-06T23:43:26Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/i-75-lane-closures-in-monroe-county-begin-wednesday/65474822007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Monroe County Animal Control's Pets of the Week
Three dogs and a cat are among the many future pets that are available for adoption at the Monroe County Animal Control. Anyone interested in adopting a pet can call the shelter for information at (734) 240-3125.
Brittany
Brittany is a female pit/terrier mix about 1 to 2 years old with a beautiful smile. She is very friendly and playful, very sweet and happy. She would love a fenced-in yard to run and play in. She would do great with an active family that enjoys running, hiking or walks in the park. Unknown with other cats and dogs.
Chex
Chex is a 1-year-old male neutered cat. He is very friendly and will melt in your hands.
Star
Star is a female, spayed pit/mix. She is micro-chipped and weighs about 50 pounds. She is about 2 to 3 years old, is very sweet and friendly. She loves to play toys and sprawl out. Unknown with other cats and dogs.
Sweetie
Sweetie is a female spayed, pit/mix about 2 to 3 years old. She has been at the shelter for over five months. When she first arrived she was scared, confused, a little fearful and not sure about trusting people. She always looked sad, never happy. The staff worked with Sweetie to help her gain trust with more people and build her confidence and introduce her to other dogs. She has been practicing sit, down, fetch and other commands. She likes walks and is getting more comfortable with being petted, a few belly runs and snuggles. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/monroe-county-animal-control-pets-of-the-week/65468139007/ | 2022-09-06T23:43:32Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/monroe-county-animal-control-pets-of-the-week/65468139007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Monroe Township welcomes new truck, firefighters
The Monroe Charter Township Fire Department has made several upgrades recently, in terms of both its equipment and its personnel.
The department recently acquired a new state-of-the-art fire truck. The new truck is packed with safety and user-friendly features such as back-up, side-view, and bucket cameras, a dual-control ladder that allows movement controls for both the person in the bucket and on the ground, and improved downrigger designs.
Pierce Manufacturing of Appleton, Wis. built the new truck, which has a 2,000-gallon water tank, a 100-foot ladder, and a 4-man cab. Monroe Township Fire Chief Mark Cherney said these features will help firefighters perform their jobs safer and more efficiently.
“We have the camera on the bucket so we can see exactly where we need to spray the water,” he explained, adding that the new ladder design allows much more flexibility and angular positioning. “It doesn’t matter how you position the truck; you’ve got coverage all around.”
The new truck replaces a previous vehicle that the department had been using since 1988. Cherney said that the old vehicle, which was sold recently to a collector, had become a maintenance money pit. When he became chief in 2019, Cherney approached the township about a possible millage to fund a replacement truck.
The township agreed to the millage, which passed and enabled the department to purchase the truck for $1.5 million. Cherney noted that the department was able to save some money on the purchase by getting in early before prices increased.
“If you bought that truck today, you’re probably looking at $1.7 or $1.8 million, with the increase of supplies, demand, and parts” he said. “We ordered it just in time before they put a 3% increase on the truck, in January 2021.”
“We saved the township and the taxpayers a lot of money,” he added. “I want to thank the township citizens for voting for this millage.”
Cherney said that he hopes that the new purchase will be well worth the money in the long run.
“This is a truck that is going to be here quite a while,” he said.
While the truck has not been used on any calls yet, Cherney said that the department is nearly finished with training, provided by Pierce, to officially have it ready.
“We’re getting it loaded with equipment and hose,” he said. “I hope within the next week or two, we’ll have it actually responding.”
Cherney said the truck will be used for both township fires and mutual aid requests when needed from other nearby departments.
The fire department, which has seen an increase in calls over the past few years, also recently added some new firefighters to its roster.
During its July meeting, the township board approved adding three new firefighters: Daniel Liddy, Jarret Cicero, and Robert Origel, and swore in Liddy, Cicero, and Scott Livermore. Livermore was previously approved as a training firefighter and was granted the sergeant rank in Feb. 2022.
Origel was not sworn in yet because he has not finished certification training yet, which he is currently doing. Liddy and Cicero came to the department already certified as firefighters. Monroe Township Supervisor Alan Barron performed the swearing-in ceremony and readings.
Cherney said that the new hires will be paid on call and will respond to calls when needed. He also said that the department is always looking for new talent from Monroe Township.
“We’ve been looking at ways to hire some more firefighters to work more part-time shifts on duty,” he said. “We’re trying to do something to negate this busy life that we live here.” | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/monroe-township-welcomes-new-truck-firefighters/65470215007/ | 2022-09-06T23:43:44Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/news/local/2022/09/06/monroe-township-welcomes-new-truck-firefighters/65470215007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Local Sports: Carlson adds home game; Big crowd watches Flat Rock bus race
GIBRALTAR – Gibraltar Carlson has picked up another home football game.
The Marauders were scheduled to play at Allen Park Friday, but the game has been moved to Carlson.
Allen Park is installing a new turf field and it is not finished yet.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
AUTO RACING
Bus races thrill fans
FLAT ROCK – School bus races produced the earliest sell out crowd in the history of Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night.
All the tickets had been sold by 4:15 p.m.
Photo Gallery:School Bus Figure 8 race at Flat Rock Speedway
Dennis Whisman Jr. outlasted the field to win the event. Sam Mills dropped his bus over on its side and AJ Padgett had his bus up on two wheels several times.
Whisman also won the Figure 8 boat race.
Other winners were Greg Studt (Street Stocks), Billy Earley (Figure 8), Dale Buttrey (Factory Stocks) and Tom Cronenwett (Flag Pole Race).
CROSS COUNTRY
Mules finish ninth
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Aidan Ortiz and Jordan Bunce placed 58th and 59th to help Bedford’s boys take ninth out of 29 teams in the Mel Brodt Invitational at Bowling Green State University Saturday.
Gabe Bock, Jake Yeager, and Braxon Lake rounded out the top five for the Mules.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Nice debut for Beaudrie
ALLIANCE, Ohio – Erie Mason graduate Noah Beaudrie got his sophomore season off to a nice start as Mount Union rolled over Defiance 65-0 Saturday.
Beaudrie was the second-leading rusher for his team with 86 yards on 7 carries and completed 2-of-3 passes for 45 yards. | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/09/06/local-sports-carlson-adds-home-game-big-crowd-watches-flat-rock-bus-race/65474975007/ | 2022-09-06T23:43:56Z | monroenews.com | control | https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/2022/09/06/local-sports-carlson-adds-home-game-big-crowd-watches-flat-rock-bus-race/65474975007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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A joint statement issued on behalf of a committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council made the request, saying the unspecified programs "contradict Islamic and societal values and principles."
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates each published the statement via their respective governments as well. They, along with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, make up the six-nation council.
While the statement didn't elaborate, Saudi state television also aired video of an interview it conducted with a woman identified as a "behavioral consultant" who described Netflix as being an "official sponsor of homosexuality." It aired footage at the same time of a cartoon that had two women embrace, though the footage was blurred out.
Saudi state television also aired a segment suggesting Netflix could be banned in the kingdom over that programming reaching children.
Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
The move comes after countries in the Muslim world in June banned the public showing of Disney's latest animated film "Lightyear" over a brief moment showing two lesbian characters kissing. After that, the company's Disney+ streaming service said its "content available should align with local regulatory requirements" in Gulf Arab countries.
Many Muslims consider gays and lesbians to be sinful. In some parts of the Arab world, members of the LGBTQ community have been arrested and sentenced to prison. Some countries even maintain the death penalty.
The move also comes as regional streaming services try to eat into Netflix's revenue, including the Shahid service operated by the Saudi-owned MBC Group. The Saudi government is believed to hold a controlling stake in MBC Group after a series of arrests in 2017 ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over corruption allegations that saw him centralize power in the kingdom.
Netflix has limited content previously in Saudi Arabia.
In 2019, activists blasted the streaming service for pulling an episode of comedian Hasan Minhaj's "Patriot Act" that criticized Prince Mohammed over the killing and dismemberment of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as well as the kingdom's involvement in the war in Yemen.
Netflix at the time said the episode was removed from the kingdom as a result of a legal request from authorities and not due to its content.
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In 2020, the country was in the midst of reckoning between officers and those they serve.
The deaths of people like Daniel Prude, who was amidst a mental health crisis, shined a light on police abuse and gaps in training.
Police officers are expected to be ready, no matter the situation.
"People were in crisis, and I didn't know how to handle them. I didn't understand them," said Lt. Heather Vance of the Prince William County Police Department in Virginia.
But an idea is taking root across the country. Maybe there are certain situations where officers shouldn't be first on the scene — or on the scene at all.
Officer Adam Beard and Andrea Hess are part of a co-responder unit in Prince William County, Virginia, where some officers are paired with mental health clinicians.
"We want them to be as comfortable as possible while still having safety in mind," said Beard.
Heather Baxter oversees the region’s implementation of a statewide initiative called Marcus Alert.
"87% of the calls that they go on do not end in custody," said Baxter.
"It's not just a police officer there to keep the safety under control. It's also the mental health clinician there to make sure that you get what it is that you need," she said.
The system is named after Marcus David Peters, a biology teacher killed by Richmond Police during what his family calls a mental health crisis.
Marcus Alert goes beyond co-responders, there’s the regional call center when a call comes into dispatch, and 9/11 operators decide the severity of the mental health emergency. Level one and two calls are sent to a regional crisis call center that conducts an additional assessment and offers physical and verbal support with no cops involved.
For level three or four calls, "if police are needed, our co-responder team would have a clinician there with them who can handle that," said Baxter.
There’s also the county’s usage of Smart 911, a nationwide app that allows users to create profiles letting dispatch know of any medical history in the home.
"You don't always remember everything that you need to tell the person on the phone. You're in crisis when you're calling. So this information is already on there without you having to recall it," said Vance.
One in four fatal police shootings involves people with untreated severe mental illness, according to the Treatment Advocacy Center.
And in 44 states, jails or prisons hold more mentally ill people than state psychiatric hospitals.
One reason is the process. Having an officer brings a person to a healthcare facility is lengthy and requires admission from the facility.
"The officers are physically there with them. They're watching them go through this. Some people are handcuffed to gurneys in hospitals and we've had that up to 14 days," said Baxter.
"Officers are sitting with people in the emergency room who need help, who need treatment, but there's a lack of bed space and nowhere for them to go," said Vance.
Lisa Dailey, with the Treatment Advocacy Center, says this can result in the one thing advocates hope to avoid.
"You can kind of see how from the perspective of law enforcement, it becomes very appealing to arrest that person instead of bringing them for a mental health evaluation. Because you bring them to the jail or you drop them off your back out on the street," said Dailey.
"We're tasked with this very hard decision of there's nowhere for them to go, but we can't let them go home. And it for anyone who got into this business because you wanted to help people, this is a very frustrating time," said Baxter.
Dailey says the national bed shortage is one of the systemic mental health issues caused by a lack of funding.
"This population that has been inappropriately criminalized. You can't actually push it back into the behavioral health system until you have a system," said Dailey.
Ideally, that would be getting people to help before a crisis.
And Baxter says that’s the goal.
"The hope is it gets stopped at dispatch and never even goes out to police if that's the thing. And then also giving police a tool other than putting someone in their car and driving into a hospital," she said.
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Watching Out for You: Text and sheriff frauds
Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 7:38 PM EDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An incoming call from local law enforcement will have people taking a closer look.
WAVE News troubleshooters have a warning that will make people want to pay more attention to what could be a scam.
Watch the full report above.
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Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday if she believes the 2016 election was “stolen” following criticisms leveled by President Biden against the GOP.
Doocy was referencing a number of tweets Jean-Pierre sent around the time of former President Trump’s election, during which she suggested the 2016 presidential contest and the 2018 Georgia governor’s race were not conducted fairly.
“If we’re all in agreement that it is incorrect to say the 2020 election was stolen, what about the 2016 election?” Doocy asked Jean-Pierre during the White House daily briefing with reporters .
“We’re gonna focus on the here and now. We’re going to focus on what’s happening today,” she replied.
Jean-Pierre also criticized the Fox News reporter for his question.
“Let’s be really clear that that comparison that you made is just ridiculous,” Jean-Pierre said. “I was talking specifically at that time of what was happening with voting rights and what was danger of voting rights.”
As Doocy was setting up his question, Jean-Pierre interjected “Oh, I knew this was coming.”
“I was waiting, Peter, when you were going to ask me that question,” she joked.
Last week, Biden slammed Republicans loyal to Trump as a threat to democracy, saying there was “no question that the Republican Party today is dominated, driven and intimidated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans. And that is a threat to this country.”
Many conservative critics, including on Fox News, have criticized Biden’s remarks as intentionally divisive and partisan ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Updated at 1:40 p.m. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hill-politics/foxs-peter-doocy-asks-white-house-press-secretary-if-2016-election-was-stolen/ | 2022-09-06T23:51:36Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hill-politics/foxs-peter-doocy-asks-white-house-press-secretary-if-2016-election-was-stolen/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Tennis
Jabeur first African woman to reach semis
NEW YORK — Fifth-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia is the first-ever African woman to make the U.S. Open semifinal.
Jabeur held on for a 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over Ajla Tomljanovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Jabeur says it “means a lot to me” if she can inspire other young players from Africa. Jabeur will play either 18-year-old American Coco Gauff or Caroline Garcia. Their match is in the night session.
Fifth-seeded Casper Ruud knocked off No. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue his strong run this year in Grand Slam events.
Ruud must reach at least the final to have a chance at ending the U.S Open as the top-ranked player in the world.
WTA Tour moves year-end championships: The women’s professional tennis tour will hold its season-ending 2022 WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, moving the event out of China for the second year in a row.
The Florida-based WTA announced that Dickies Arena will be the site for the Oct. 31 to Nov. 7 tournament for the top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams in the rankings.
Osorio Hernandez suspended: Juan-Carlos Osorio Hernández of Ecuador was provisionally suspended for failing a doping test at a competition, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said.
The 39-year-old Osorio Hernández tested positive for methasterone, which is an anabolic steroid, while competing at a tournament in his home country in June, the ITIA said.
Football
Georgia moves up to No. 2 in poll
Georgia moved up to No. 2 in the first Associated Press college football poll of the regular season, passing Ohio State, after the defending national champions dominated their opener.
Alabama remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank released Tuesday, receiving 44 of 63 first-place votes from the media panel and 1,552 points.
The Bulldogs narrowed the gap on the Crimson Tide after beating Oregon 49-3 on Saturday. Georgia received 17 first-place votes.
Ohio State slipped to No. 3 and received two first-place votes. Michigan moved up four spots to No. 4. Clemson dropped a spot to No. 5.
The rest of the top 10 was Texas A&M at No. 6, followed by Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Baylor and Southern California.
Bears release renderings for stadium: The Chicago Bears plan to build an enclosed suburban stadium that could host Super Bowls, College Football Playoff games and Final Fours.
The Bears released conceptual illustrations of the proposed stadium and entertainment complex that would be built on the site of a former horse racing track in Arlington Heights, Ill. The Bears said the project could include restaurants, office space, a hotel, fitness center, new parks and open areas as well as “other improvements for the community to enjoy.”
Steelers to retire Harris’ No. 32: Pittsburgh will retire Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris’ No. 32 on Christmas Eve, 50 years and one day after he plucked the ball out of the air and raced down the sideline to the end zone to pull out a stunning playoff victory over the Oakland Raiders.
Baseball
MLB asked to accept minor league union
NEW YORK — The Major League Baseball Players Association asked management Tuesday to voluntarily accept the union as the bargaining agent for minor leaguers.
Bruce Meyer, the union’s deputy executive director, sent a letter to MLB Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem that claimed a majority of minor leaguers had signed authorization cards.
The MLBPA, which reached its first collective bargaining agreement for major leaguers in 1968, launched the minor league unionization drive on Aug. 28. Players with minor league contracts, who earn as little as $400 weekly during the six-month season, would become their own bargaining unit within the MLBPA.
If MLB does not voluntarily accept the union, signed cards from 30% of the 5,000 to 6,5000 minor leaguers in the bargaining unit would allow the union to file a petition to the National Labor Relations Board asking for a union authorization election. A majority vote in an election would authorize union representation.
Hernandez, Red Sox agree to deal: Kiké Hernández and Boston agreed to a $10 million contract for 2023.
Yankees-Twins rained out: The New York Yankees’ game against Minnesota was rained out. The game was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader Wednesday.
Briefly
Basketball: Craig Sword scored 19 points, Anthony Lamb added 15 and the United States rolled into the AmeriCup quarterfinals by topping Venezuela 101-49. ... The 76ers agreed to a two-year deal with center Montrezl Harrell.
Soccer: Paulo Nagamura was fired as coach of Houston and Dynamo 2 coach Kenny Bundy was promoted to senior team interim coach for the rest of the season.
Boxing: In a video published on social media, World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he was willing to offer Anthony Joshua 40% of the purse for a title fight before the end of the year.
Cycling: Primoz Roglic crashed with the finish line in sight in the Spanish Vuelta but still gained ground on Remco Evenepoel after the overall leader had a puncture a few kilometers from the end.
Obituary: Guy Morriss, a 15-year NFL offensive lineman who played in Super Bowls with Philadelphia and New England before coaching collegiately at Baylor and Kentucky, has died. He was 71. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/morning-briefing-sept-7-2022/article_fcf1f316-2e30-11ed-95fd-ebb38e1ba6fe.html | 2022-09-06T23:51:44Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/morning-briefing-sept-7-2022/article_fcf1f316-2e30-11ed-95fd-ebb38e1ba6fe.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Life for many in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru was disrupted on Tuesday after two days of torrential rains set off long traffic snarls, widespread power cuts and heavy floods that swept into homes and submerged roads.
With several parts of the city still heavily waterlogged, videos on social media showed people hopping onto tractors to get to work. Many schools were shut on Monday over the heavy downpours and authorities have warned of interruptions to the water supply. Boats were deployed to rescue people submerged in floodwaters.
The city, dubbed India’s tech capital, is home to several technology companies and many of their offices have been lashed by the rains, prompting employees to work from home.
Even though September is usually the wettest month in Bengaluru, this year has seen more rains than normal.
The two zones that make up the city, Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural, have seen 141% and 114% excess rainfall respectively. On Monday night, 131.6 millimeters (5.2 inches) of rain was recorded, making it the wettest September day in the last eight years.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Karnataka, the southern state that’s home to Bengaluru, is among the regions that have received maximum rainfall this year. It has seen 34% more rainfall in the past three months than what it usually receives this time of the year.
While there is no direct connection between the excessive rains in Bengaluru and climate change, there is growing evidence that the monsoons, the most important weather system for the Indian subcontinent, are being altered due to climate change. Scientists say this is making extreme events such as excess rainfall the new normal. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/indias-bengaluru-flooded-after-days-of-torrential-rains/ | 2022-09-06T23:51:48Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/indias-bengaluru-flooded-after-days-of-torrential-rains/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Yakima County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $2.5 million settlement filed by the family of a boy who was seriously injured after being stuck by a sheriff deputy’s patrol car in 2018.
Deputy Nate Boyer was pursuing suspects in a home invasion in Harrah on July 7, 2018, when he inadvertently struck a 13-year-old boy who was hiding in weeds near the scene.
The boy was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious injuries.
Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic later cleared Boyer of any wrongdoing in the incident, saying he wasn’t using his patrol car as a weapon.
The county has already met a $500,000 deductible with its insurance company, and the insurer will pay for the settlement as a result, according to a county resolution.
The settlement was in response to a lawsuit injury lawyer Blaine Tamaki filed on behalf of the family in Benton County Superior Court. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/yakima-county-enters-2-5-million-settlement-regarding-teen-struck-by-sheriff-deputys-vehicle/article_59af7110-2e26-11ed-83e1-57447e05e6d9.html | 2022-09-06T23:51:51Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/yakima-county-enters-2-5-million-settlement-regarding-teen-struck-by-sheriff-deputys-vehicle/article_59af7110-2e26-11ed-83e1-57447e05e6d9.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
If there were a cougar at Randall Park, it’s gone now, state wildlife officials say.
A search with a trained dog failed to turn up any sign of the big cat that had been reported at the park off South 48th Avenue, said Becky Elder, a communications consultant with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife police.
“If there was one, it is believed to have moved out of the area,” Elder said.
Yakima police received reports of a cougar seen near the park, and while officers could not find it, police advised residents to stay away from the park and, if they lived nearby, to keep children and pets inside.
Police spokesperson Yvette Inzunza referred further questions to the DFW.
Elder said cougars are not uncommon in Central Washington, with the wildcats being found in the Wenas area, and that attacks on people are rare. They will follow water ways and green belts into urban areas in search of food, which Elder said is typically deer and other animals.
She said people should remove things that will attract cougars and secure livestock and animals at night. Hikers should also keep pets on short leashes when they go out on the trails, she said. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/search-with-dog-fails-to-turn-up-cougar-reportedly-seen-in-randall-park-state-wildlife/article_2337e62a-2e27-11ed-9b3f-6f928cc5c293.html | 2022-09-06T23:51:57Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/search-with-dog-fails-to-turn-up-cougar-reportedly-seen-in-randall-park-state-wildlife/article_2337e62a-2e27-11ed-9b3f-6f928cc5c293.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CLIVE, Iowa (KCAU) — A Sioux City woman has won $100,000.
The Iowa Lottery stated in a release that Tina Coop won the top prize in the “$100,000 Mega Crossword” scratch game. She won the 25th top prize in the game.
Coop purchased the ticket at Moe’s Mart on Gordon Drive in Sioux City.
She then claimed her prize on Friday at the Iowa Lottery’s regional office in Storm Lake.
The scratch game has 38 top prizes of $100,000 and 76 prizes of $10,000. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/sioux-city-woman-wins-100000-from-scratch-game/ | 2022-09-06T23:52:00Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/sioux-city-woman-wins-100000-from-scratch-game/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s district biologist expects a moderate increase in successful elk hunts this season after five years of relatively flat numbers.
Surveys conducted last winter showed a startling increase of 3,000 animals, which would put the Yakima herd’s population well above its management objective of 9,500 elk. But district biologist Jeff Bernatowicz said this year’s targets and the amount of permits issued reflect significant skepticism of that growth.
“Outside the survey, nothing else (harvest, etc.) indicates an increasing population,” Bernatowicz said. “If the survey was correct, bull harvest should be 600-700. It was 167 in 2021.”
Oak Creek Wildlife Area manager Greg Mackey said the high cost of helicopter surveys means they’re limited to just one each year. COVID-19 disruptions over the previous two years could have also affected the survey’s accuracy.
Bernatowicz noted the small calf ratio increase from 27 to 31 hardly indicated massive population growth. The same could be said for a slight increase in spike bulls, attributed in part to fire closures in 2021.
All of those factors make it difficult to predict what will happen this season, which begins this Saturday with early archery. The modern firearm general season runs from October 29 to November 6.
Even the amount of permits and tags given out won’t tell the whole story, since Bernatowicz said high gas prices, weather, and fire closures could all keep hunters from actually going out. A year ago nearly 50 percent of the 97,219 Washingtonians who bought tags didn’t report actually hunting, a trend Bernatowicz said has become more common over the past 10 years.
The Wildlife Department is targeting a harvest of 300 antlerless elk for the season, which would nearly double the 167 killed last year. That would be the highest number since 2018 but still far lower than the 735 antlerless elk hunted in 2016 and 1,269 in 2015.
A severe drought at lower elevations in 2021 could produce negative results for calves, although Bernatowicz said it’s possible elk avoided those concerns by taking advantage of more favorable conditions at higher elevations. Apparent increases in area deer populations could also be helpful, since that might make cougars less inclined to go after elk calves.
Both Bernatowicz and Mackey said an unseasonably cold spring and heavy April snow shouldn’t hurt area elk populations. Mackey said it’s likely the herd spent less time in its typical summer range due to a delayed greenup.
“There were some differences in weather and timing, and those sorts of things affect vegetation,” Mackey said. “But elk are mobile, so I wouldn’t expect that it really impacted them that much.”
No studies were conducted for the district’s smaller Colockum herd in 2021. That population’s estimated to be about 4,000 animals that stay mostly on public land north of Ellensburg.
Hunters reported a combined harvest of 943 total elk for both herds in the general season and special permit hunts from last season, the first annual increase in six years. It’s still a far cry from the 3,009 animals harvested in 2015, and the district’s success rates for all weapons remain below the state averages. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/sports/outdoors/local-officials-cautiously-optimistic-as-elk-season-begins/article_d8b5cf6c-2e0e-11ed-b568-17cffca32a33.html | 2022-09-06T23:52:03Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/sports/outdoors/local-officials-cautiously-optimistic-as-elk-season-begins/article_d8b5cf6c-2e0e-11ed-b568-17cffca32a33.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Music and Monarchs set for Sept. 18
The Cowiche Canyon Conservancy plans to host its annual fundraiser, Music and Monarchs, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, September 18 at Cowiche Creek Brewing in Cowiche.
Blake Noble and Thunder Honey will perform live music at the family-friendly event, which celebrates the life and migration of the Monarch butterfly. Event partner Tieton Arts and Humanities will provide art opportunities for kids while CCC offers educational opportunities for all ages.
Tickets are available for $15 and can be purchased online at cowichecanyon.org or at the door at the brewery. Kids 12 and under can get in free with an adult.
Bird alert
Numbers and diversity of shorebirds in the Yakima area are generally high throughout the month of September and will include a mix of adults and juveniles. One hot spot in the lower valley is the irrigation reservoir found along Van Belle Road just east of Highway 241 near Sunnyside. This week this reservoir attracted killdeer, Baird’s sandpiper, least sandpiper, spotted sandpiper and greater yellowlegs.
While not the most aesthetically pleasing birding hot spot, the Grandview Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to provide excellent shore birding with black-necked stilt, killdeer, least sandpiper, western sandpiper, spotted sandpiper and greater yellowlegs, all noted here. This is also a great area for waterfowl and this week birders spotted wood duck, blue-winged teal, cinnamon teal, northern shoveler, gadwall, mallard, northern pintail, green-winged teal, redhead, hooded merganser and ruddy duck.
Wenas Lake, another regular stop off for migrating shorebirds, also held killdeer, Baird’s sandpiper, least sandpiper, red-necked phalarope and long-billed dowitcher. And a birder searching Byron Ponds in the Sunnyside Wildlife Recreation Area was surprised to find an unexpected 11 great egrets and four black-crowned night herons.
Email bird sightings to kdturley@embarqmail.com and be sure to like The Yakima Valley Audubon Society on its Facebook page or visit yakimaaudubon.org.
— Kerry Turley
Calendar
WEDNESDAY: The Hard Core Runners Club will meet for its weekly fun run at 6 p.m. at Franklin Park, where they run either on the track or on the street.
SATURDAY: The Hard Core Runners Club will host its weekend fun run of three to six miles with all paces and abilities welcome. Meet at 8 a.m. in the Yakima Greenway’s Gleed parking lot, at the Northwest corner of Highway 12 and Old Naches Highway.
MONDAY: The Cascadian Camera Club will host its monthly meeting on Zoom from 7-9 p.m. with the theme “Musical.” Participants can join at the link Cascadians Camera Club Zoom, meeting ID 899 4856 7669.
NEXT WEDNESDAY: Join the Cascadians to volunteer to clean up their section of State Route 410 for the Adopt-a-Highway program, with departure at 9 a.m. Call Lee at 509-966-0938 or email him at hunspergerlee@gmail.com for more details.
Getting outdoors
WEDNESDAY: All riders are welcome for a weekly community group mountain bike ride at 6:30 p.m. at the Rocky Top trails on Rocky Top Road in Yakima. The rides will continue as long as daylight and weather permit. All riders must have a helmet, bike and tire repair kit. For more information, contact yakimavalleymtbteam@gmail.com.
THURSDAY: The Cascadian Pathfinders will hike four miles with 600 feet of elevation gain to Dege Peak at Mount Rainier National Park with an option to go another two miles to Frozen Lake. Call Marian at 509-248-3445 or Karen at 509-654-8379 for meeting time and place.
SATURDAY: The Cascadians will host a Naches Peak full moon hike of 3.3 miles with 636 feet of elevation gain. Departure is at 5:30 p.m. from Chesterley Park and participants should pack for cold weather, and bring a headlamp or flashlight, as well as a snack and hot drink if you want one. The group will snack at the bench before continuing in the moonlight back to the cars via Tipsoo Lake and the road to Chinook Pass Overlook parking lot on the east side of the pass. Drivers need a Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass. Call Betsy at 509-949-3985 or Lisa Kromrei at 509-901-2476 for more information. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/sports/outdoors/outdoors-whats-happening-sept-7-2022/article_9e093dc6-2dab-11ed-8f2e-ebfc0aadb7e9.html | 2022-09-06T23:52:09Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/sports/outdoors/outdoors-whats-happening-sept-7-2022/article_9e093dc6-2dab-11ed-8f2e-ebfc0aadb7e9.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WALLA WALLA — Alexia Lee scored both goals to lift Eisenhower girls soccer to a 2-1 nonleague win at Walla Walla on Saturday.
The senior opened the scoring in the 10th minute and then added a game-winner just before the final whistle. Esperanza Haro provided both assists and Sierra Downes finished with five saves for Ike.
In other season-opening matches Saturday, Bianca Osorio scored seven goals in Sunnyside’s 11-0 win over Zillah, Eastmont beat Selah 2-0, and Grandview drew with Clarkston 3-3.
First half: 1, Eisenhower, Alexia Lee (Esperanza Haro), 10:00; 2, Walla Walla, Bridget Boyd, 19:00.
Second half: 3, Eisenhower, Lee (Haro), 80:00.
Saves: Sierra Downes (E) 5; Ally Beuck (WW) 4.
PREP VOLLEYBALL Spartans sweep twice
GRANGER — Alyssa Roma served 14 aces and Amy Torres collected 11 kills as Granger swept two matches in its six-team jamboree on Saturday.
The Spartans defeated Kiona-Benton and Wahluke 3-0.
Granger highlights: Jaylin Golob 10-14 serving, 3 aces, 6 kills, 36 assists; Eliana Rios 18-19 serving, 12 digs, 33 perfect passes; Alyssa Roma 43-44 serving, 14 aces, 5 kills, 5 digs, 7 pp; Jasmin Vasquez 19-22 serving, 3 aces, 8 kills, 8 digs, 8 pp; Marian Alaniz 21-24 serving, 7 aces, 13 kills; Amy Torres 16-22 serving, 8 aces, 11 kills, 8 digs, 8 pp; Estrella Valencia 8 kills.
DRAG RACING Renegade 3rd at ET Finals
EAGLE, Idaho — Renegade Raceway placed third during Sunday’s team championships at the NHRA Northwest Division Summit ET Finals at Firebird Raceway.
Terry Holloway (Bike-Sled) and Jesse Howell (EV) were both winners on Sunday for Renegade, which took 62 racers to the three-day competition.
Team Renegade placed fifth on Saturday in the Track Manager’s Challenge with wins from Holloway (Bike-Sled) and Jason Leon (EV).
Jeremy Waterman (Super Pro), Koda Tobel (Junior Thunder) and Howell (EV) were winners during Friday’s Gambler racing.
Team Renegade highlights — Friday: Jeremy Waterman (Super Pro Gambler winner); Koda Tobel (Junior Thunder Gambler winner); Jesse Howell (EV Gambler winner); Gary Gandee Jr. (Sportsman Gambler runner-up); Jason Leon (EV Gambler runner-up). Saturday: Terry Holloway (Bike-Sled Race of Champions winner); Jason Leon (EV Race of Champions winner. Sunday: Terry Holloway (Bike-Sled winner); Jesse Howell (EV winner); Tim Lewis (Super Pro runner-up); Daniel Helgeson (Super Pro semifinals); Katie Froud (Junior Thunder semifinals).
RODEO Wright top cowboy
ELLENSBURG — With his finishes in saddle bronc and bull riding, Stetson Wright of Utah earned all-around cowboy honors at the Ellensburg Rodeo on Monday.
With a total of 178 on two head, Wright won a saddle bronc title that he had been waiting on.
“It’s been awesome,” said Wright, who took home $12,548 in total purse. “I’ve been second here twice in the bronc riding so to get the win here is pretty special.”
Clay Smith and Jake Long won team roping, capping a comeback for Smith following a broken leg in June, and Tristen Hutchings was the bull riding winner. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/valley-review-for-wednesday-print/article_ca9c1774-2e22-11ed-ab48-d33266227f2e.html | 2022-09-06T23:52:21Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/valley-review-for-wednesday-print/article_ca9c1774-2e22-11ed-ab48-d33266227f2e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Callum McGregor insists Celtic 'definitely belong at this level' after Real Madrid performance
Callum McGregor felt Celtic showed they belonged in the Champions League group stages with their display against Real Madrid despite going down to a 3-0 defeat to the reigning European champions.
The Hoops threatened to cause a major upset amid a rousing atmosphere inside Celtic Park but spurned several first-half chances to take what would have been a deserved first-half lead over Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Liel Abada failed to convert a gilt-edged chance inside 40 seconds and passed up a second opportunity to beat Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois before McGregor struck the inside of the post with a sweet strike from outside the area.
Abada's half-time replacement Daizen Maeda also fluffed a glorious close range opening at the start of the second-half and Celtic were made to pay by a clinical Los Blancos side with a two-goal blitz inside four minutes turning the game on its head.
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Vinicius Junior, who scored the winner in last season's final against Liverpool, finished off a flowing counter-attack to put the visitors ahead on 56 minutes before 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric curled home a second before Celtic had fully regrouped.
Eden Hazard - a first-half replacement for the injured striker Karim Benzema - tapped home the third with 12 minutes left to seal a comfortable win in the end for Carlo Ancelloti's star-studded side.
Celtic captain McGregor, speaking to BT Sport after the match, said: "It was really enjoyable. It's ultimately disappointing to lose three goals at home but I think there was enough in the game to show we definitely belong at this level.
"We took the game to Madrid for large parts. There was just a little 10 to 15 minute spell when we lost concentration and you can see that's why they are the holders. They have so much quality on the counter attack, and we knew that.
"We tried to limit that as much as we could. We felt at that point in the game we were on top and it was maybe just a little bit naive in terms of sticking to what we were doing."
Celtic played the same front-foot attacking style that has brought them success at domestic level and McGregor admitted he felt confident beforehand that his side could take the game to such world class opposition.
"It was a great showing from the lads and we’ve been building to that type of game," he said.
“We want to play our football against anyone so we're not just going to change our style.
“We just committed to it even more, trust ourselves and trust in the manager, and he gives us full trust to do that as well.
“We created some big chances and the difference at this level is they create one clear-cut chance and take it.
"But we’ll learn from that and the boys can be proud of themselves in terms of the level of performance."
The other match in Group F saw Shakhtar Donetsk pull off a surprise 4-1 win away at second seeds RB Leipzig with former Celtic forward Marian Shved scoring twice for the Ukrainian side.
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...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR MUCH OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428,
429, 430, AND 432...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 through 425. Fire weather
zones 427 through 430. Fire weather zone 432.
* WIND...West to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph sustained with gusts
to 35 mph possible.
* HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.
* HAINES...5 to 6.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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The following totals are current as of Tuesday, Sept. 6, unless otherwise noted (numbers in parentheses represent changes from the previous weekly report):
Laramie County
Lab-confirmed active cases: 21(-6)
Probable and lab-confirmed cases in past 7 days: 58(-18)
Total cases since pandemic began: 29,832(+66)
Lab confirmed: 21,345 (+41)/Probable: 8,487 (+25)
Deaths since pandemic began: 304
Current COVID-19 hospitalized patients: 6 (at CRMC)
Wyoming
Lab-confirmed active cases: 147(-66)
Probable and lab-confirmed cases in past 7 days: 357(-147) | https://www.wyomingnews.com/coronavirus/current-status-of-covid-19-in-laramie-county-statewide/article_a87307fc-2e31-11ed-bda2-3317172fe8f2.html | 2022-09-07T00:02:27Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/coronavirus/current-status-of-covid-19-in-laramie-county-statewide/article_a87307fc-2e31-11ed-bda2-3317172fe8f2.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR MUCH OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING THURSDAY FOR
GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428,
429, 430, AND 432...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 through 425. Fire weather
zones 427 through 430. Fire weather zone 432.
* WIND...West to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph sustained with gusts
to 35 mph possible.
* HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.
* HAINES...5 to 6.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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CHEYENNE – Three more Wyoming residents have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus, bringing the state’s pandemic death toll to 1,884.
The Wyoming Department of Health reported Tuesday that all three of the newly reported deaths happened in August. They included:
An older adult Sheridan County man, who had health conditions known to put people at higher risk of severe illness.
An older adult Sublette County man, who was hospitalized and had health conditions known to put people at higher risk of severe illness.
An older adult Weston County man, who was a resident of a long-term care facility and had health conditions known to put people at higher risk of severe illness.
A total of 304 Laramie County residents have died during the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed more than 1.04 million lives nationwide.
As of Tuesday, six people were currently hospitalized in the Capital City with COVID-19. All were at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/three-more-wyoming-residents-succumb-to-covid-19-total-at-1-884/article_09eea0d0-2e38-11ed-b86f-23de9d6c0747.html | 2022-09-07T00:02:46Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/three-more-wyoming-residents-succumb-to-covid-19-total-at-1-884/article_09eea0d0-2e38-11ed-b86f-23de9d6c0747.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An ex-state corrections officer who posed as a cop to “prey” on women he pulled over on Long Island roadways pleaded guilty to criminal-impersonation charges Tuesday, authorities said.
David Olivari, 38, of Coram was nabbed in a sting in February and charged with pulling over a female motorist earlier in the year and trying to force her to provide nude photos of herself, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said.
On Tuesday, Olivari pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal-impersonation charges.
“This defendant repeatedly endangered Suffolk County motorists by conducting traffic stops for which he had neither authority nor training,” Suffolk DA Raymond Tierney said in a statement.
“The message here is that no one is above the law, including a corrections officer who acted so egregiously outside of his official duties in attempting to prey upon otherwise unsuspecting female motorists.”
Olivari used his gray 2007 Toyota Prius, which was equipped with dashboard flashing lights, to pull over at least two women driving alone on Long Island parkways while claiming he was a police officer.
On Jan. 22, prosecutors said, the then-corrections officer pulled over one woman on a Long Island Expressway service road around 3 a.m. and took her cell phone.
Olivari then targeted another woman the next night on Shenandoah Boulevard in Nesconset, authorities said.
“A similar complaint was made by [the] second woman,” Suffolk police said at the time of Olivari’s arrest.
Olivari later called the first woman trying to get her to send him nude photos and arranged to meet her on Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack, where cops were waiting.
He was released without bail after pleading guilty and is due to be sentenced next year, facing anywhere from parole to up to four years behind bars. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/co-david-olivari-who-posed-as-cop-to-prey-on-women-pleads-guilty/ | 2022-09-07T00:02:52Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/co-david-olivari-who-posed-as-cop-to-prey-on-women-pleads-guilty/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Wyoming Education Association President Grady Hutcherson announces that WEA is suing the state for failing to fund education adequately outside of the Wyoming State Capitol, in Cheyenne on Aug. 18. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Wyoming Education Association President Grady Hutcherson announces that WEA is suing the state for failing to fund education adequately outside of the Wyoming State Capitol, in Cheyenne on Aug. 18. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Sen. Dave Kinskey, R-Sheridan, listens during a session on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Capitol. Rhianna Gelhart/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
BUFFALO – Johnson County School District No. 1 administrators are keeping their eyes on a recently filed lawsuit from the Wyoming Education Association alleging the state Legislature has failed to adequately fund K-12 education.
Superintendent Charles Auzqui said district administrators and the school board have yet to have any conversations about the suit, but if the district – or others in the state – agree with the suit, they could join as plaintiffs.
“There’s always that option for districts to join in this lawsuit, but it’s so fresh off the press, other than social media (and) texts that went around, there really hasn’t been a gathering of what’s going to take place,” he said.
The legal complaint, filed Aug. 18 in the First Judicial District Court in Laramie County, primarily argues that the Legislature has failed its constitutional duty to adequately fund education by not providing additional funding for schools as costs have increased and inflation has ballooned in recent years. The WEA argues the Legislature could have provided external cost adjustments, created new revenue streams or adjusted funding during its school funding model review process, which takes place at least every five years.
While the suit contends that the Legislature is funding education inadequately, Sen. Dave Kinskey, R-Sheridan, believes otherwise.
“This (lawsuit) is asking for whole new categories of spending to be created,” Kinskey said. “And it is absolutely an attempt to try to get the Supreme Court to force the Legislature to create new taxes or raise existing taxes, and I think it’d be out of line for the court to do so.”
Kinskey pointed to multiple portions of the complaint that reference state revenue issues that have gone unresolved and how the Legislature has not made efforts to establish new revenue sources as his basis for believing that this is more about taxes than education funding.
He said he wasn’t necessarily surprised that it had come to a suit, describing his time in Cheyenne as “every year, for eight years, I’ve been hearing, ‘You better give me everything I want, or we’re going to sue.’” On school funding, Kinskey said that he believes Wyoming’s current efforts – about $17,000 per student – is more than adequate and that the Legislature will work with the state’s current revenue streams to “continue to fund education well.”
Auzqui said he understands the reason for the suit, especially after the Legislature failed to provide an external cost adjustment for districts during its budget session last spring.
The education committee had proposed a $72 million external cost adjustment during that session; however, that was cut by the full legislative body to just $10.1 million before being eliminated entirely.
ECA, according to a report from the Legislative Service Office, aims “to reflect the changing costs of resources” between years when the Legislature contemplates adjustments to the education funding model. Auzqui has been a proponent of external cost adjustments.
“What kind of stemmed it (the suit) is when you have the money to give an ECA, but put $1 billion away in savings, that probably is not helping the cause when you have some buildings and some things that need to be fixed,” Auzqui said. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/banking_and_finance/opinions-differ-on-wea-education-lawsuit/article_55e0bfde-2e2c-11ed-9329-a7e8746a35e7.html | 2022-09-07T00:02:58Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/banking_and_finance/opinions-differ-on-wea-education-lawsuit/article_55e0bfde-2e2c-11ed-9329-a7e8746a35e7.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
John Fetterman has been in elected politics for nearly 20 years and last spring was on the cusp of taking the Democratic nomination in a very winnable Pennsylvania Senate race, the political opportunity of a lifetime.
Then he suffered a stroke. He won the nomination anyway — while in the hospital and on the same day he had a roughly three-hour operation to implant a defibrillator.
For Fetterman to have experienced a life-threatening, debilitating health event as he closed in on achieving a long-held ambition — he’d run in and lost a Senate primary in 2016 — was a terrible misfortune. Everyone of good will should wish him a full and rapid recovery and years of good health ahead.
He is not fully recovered, though. There is no doubt his health status is an entirely legitimate issue and should be wholly litigated before Pennsylvania voters choose between Fetterman and his Republican opponent, the TV doctor Mehmet Oz.
Fetterman, a former mayor and the current lieutenant governor whose left-wing politics, mountainous size and sartorial informality have made him a media sensation, has been scarce on the campaign trail. In a brief rally in Pittsburgh a couple of weeks ago, he at times painfully lost his way trying to deliver his riffs.
The meandering isn’t his fault, of course — it’s a symptom of his condition. Fetterman still has trouble speaking and has used closed captioning to help understand what media interviewers are saying to him over Zoom.
This is such a concern because talking (and listening) constitutes much of the job of a US senator, whether in committee hearings, on the Senate floor, in media interviews or with constituents. If his condition is anything like it is today, Fetterman would have trouble operating effectively in the Senate.
Oz has been pestering Fetterman to agree to debates, which are a pretty good proxy for the kind of performance that a senator has to be routinely capable of. Oz has agreed to five invitations from various media outlets, and Fetterman none.
His reluctance to agree to what are standard events in any high-profile campaign, and quite valuable ones for voters, is telling. It doesn’t mean the Oz campaign has to be witless and cruel about it. One of the sarcastic concessions it made to Fetterman in the back-and-forth about debating was to say it’d be happy to “pay for any additional medical personnel he might need to have on standby.”
Lines like that have allowed Fetterman to play the victim, even though his campaign, in lieu of its candidate being out on the trail, has relied heavily on mockery of Oz on social media.
The debate over debates is beginning to have an impact. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette just editorialized, “Voters have a right to know whether their prospective senator can do the job — including handling the give-and-take of a vigorous debate.”
Indeed, Fetterman should have to show and not tell. It is a universal law of politics that elected officials and candidates who are ailing lie about their health or at the very least shade the truth. Fetterman didn’t tell anyone he had been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2017, and he and his team initially minimized the severity of his stroke and have been overly optimistic about his recovery.
Fetterman’s campaign was going to test the proposition that Bernie Sanders-style progressivism becomes more appealing when the vessel is a 6-foot-8 man with a shaved head and goatee who habitually wears hoodies — he looks more like a stevedore than a senator.
The Pennsylvania race would be much more edifying if it were a debate about the underlying issues, including Fetterman’s fashionable anti-incarceration views. First, though, it has to be established that the Democrat can debate. That he’s in this position at all isn’t fair, but he can’t sidestep elemental questions about his fitness to serve.
Twitter: @RichLowry | https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/john-fetterman-must-debate-and-let-pennsylvania-decide-if-hes-up-to-the-job/ | 2022-09-07T00:03:04Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/john-fetterman-must-debate-and-let-pennsylvania-decide-if-hes-up-to-the-job/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GREYBULL — A Burlington High School graduate has created an app that aims to provide rural youth some mentorship.
The app, called Positivity Outward, empowers middle school, high school and college students to choose from 45 different mentors from 14 states and three countries to help them in tasks such as filling out job applications and applying to college, exploring career directions, developing life skills and even navigating mental health challenges.
"We have more mentors signing up every week," founder Zariah Tolman said. "Students choose their own mentors and are encouraged to have relationships with multiple mentors, so they have the support they need for all of their goals."
Tolman, a Montana State University neuroscience and business graduate and current doctorate student at the University of California Riverside, is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit behind the app.
She said the idea for it comes from her own life experience growing up in the 50-person town of Otto.
The first time she felt anxious and depressed was in eighth grade, she said, but she didn't know how to reach out, feeling isolated in her rural community and school. Tolman said that struggle developed into a severe mental illness in college.
"That's why we went the route of peer mentorship. I didn't always feel like I had a lot of friends in high school or had a lot of places where I could ask questions and open up. That persisted in college. I was really resistant to getting help," Tolman said. "It took a close relationship with multiple people over a long period of time, who paid attention, knew I wasn't OK and made sure I was getting the guidance I needed."
Mentorship made the difference in her life, Tolman said. With the guidance of multiple peers who mentored her, she was able to get the help she needed to overcome her own challenges.
"I don't ever have to put on a mask or a face," Tolman said. "I get to be who I am with them. They help me grow and achieve the goals that are important to me."
She hopes with Positivity Outward, students who feel isolated can find mentorship far sooner than she did.
The app is just coming out of the pilot stages right now, Tolman said.
Tolman shared the story of a student she mentored herself who sought her help in managing depression.
"He said that he finally had the motivation to get through school and that he felt balanced," Tolman said. "He was able to talk with me about information that was difficult to find with others."
Another student, Tolman said, was able to connect with multiple mentors in helping find direction after high school.
There are mentors available for several religious beliefs. Mentors are typically college-aged students and professionals at the beginning of their careers, Tolman said, and range across several different locations and career paths.
The mentors are not mental health professionals, Tolman said, but are able to connect mentees with professional help if needed while sharing their own perspective.
"They're only speaking of their own experience. They're not giving any medical advice," Tolman said. "They're sharing what has worked for them. We want to provide an open space for all kinds of conversations."
The app is designed to give students control in how they use it.
"Each mentor makes their own schedule and mentees can access them as they need to within that schedule," Tolman said. "They can use it a little bit or they can use it a lot. It's meant to meet their needs."
The app is funded through multiple grants; therefore, there is no charge for students to sign up and connect with the mentors. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/economy_and_labor/app-launched-for-rural-youth-mentorship/article_2bb757cc-2e2c-11ed-ae16-f7519c5e76c8.html | 2022-09-07T00:03:05Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/economy_and_labor/app-launched-for-rural-youth-mentorship/article_2bb757cc-2e2c-11ed-ae16-f7519c5e76c8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A few months into its third full fiscal year since the pandemic’s start, New York City’s finances have never looked so flush — and, at the same time, so precarious.
That decidedly mixed message was the main takeaway of Tuesday’s annual meeting of the state Financial Control Board.
Chaired by the governor, with other ex-officio members including the mayor and both city and state comptrollers, the board is a legacy of the city’s brush with bankruptcy in the 1970s. Although its actual “control” of city finances ended in the early 1980s, state law still requires the board to certify that the city budget is balanced under general accounting principles (a more stringent requirement than the state imposes on itself), with no delayed debt payments, deficit borrowing or other fiscal funny business.
Mayor Eric Adams used his first FCB meeting to repeat favorite budget talking points: Rolling over a big surplus in the recently ended 2022 fiscal year, he produced “manageable” out-year budget gaps and squirreled away a record $8.3 billion in reserve funds.
In reality, as the board presentations made clear, those reserves may not stretch very far.
Both state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and city Comptroller Brad Lander could point to their own staff estimates of cumulative city financial “risks” reaching about $12 billion over the next four years. Fully half of the unaccounted-for spending consists of higher pension costs to make up for retirement-fund investment losses in the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Add to those risks the very real possibility of a recession — which, DiNapoli noted, could reduce revenues by up to $4 billion based on historical experience. And on top of that, there’s the likelihood that the next round of city labor agreements will call for average raises exceeding the mayor’s projection of 1.25% a year.
Incredibly, however, the presentations all but ignored one very imminent, significant budget variable — a pending lawsuit aimed at reopening the budget process and forcing the city to increase school spending by up to $469 million this fiscal year, restoring “cuts” driven by falling student enrollment. Oral argument in the suit is scheduled in a mid-level state appellate court at the end of this month; until then, the agreed-to $101 billion city budget is not completely settled.
Adams missed a chance to seize on the school-funding dispute to expose the inconsistency (to put it kindly) of Comptroller Lander’s position, in particular.
Wearing his fiscal-watchdog hat, Lander has called on the mayor to put aside more money in reserves. Lander the progressive pol has been a leading advocate of higher school spending, claiming in his prepared FCB remarks that the city could use unspent federal stimulus funds to offset planned reductions to individual school budgets. This would simply be a timing change, ultimately adding to the financial “risks” his staff has already projected.
Another snoring elephant in the meeting room was state legislation, passed but not yet signed by the governor, that would reduce class-size limits in city schools — at an estimated cost of up to $1 billion a year. Locked in an election campaign, Gov. Kathy Hochul recently said she’s “inclined to be supportive” of signing but would like to “work out a few more details with the mayor.”
In fact, any version of a mandatory class-size reduction worthy of teacher union support — the chief reasons for its appeal to Hochul and other pols, after all — would represent a significant addition to the city budget. Rather than using the control-board meeting as a platform for at least subtly making the dollars-and-cents point, Adams chose to make nice, closing the meeting with praise for “the uniqueness of having a relationship where a governor and the mayor like each other” — a not so-veiled reference to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Speaking of Cuomo: The former governor broke with 35 years of nearly unbroken precedent and never chaired any of the 11 annual control-board meetings conducted just outside his office door.
Credit Hochul with at least showing up. But it’s likely to take a lot more to keep the city on an even keel over the next few years.
E.J. McMahon is a Manhattan Institute adjunct fellow and founding senior fellow of the Empire Center for Public Policy. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/nycs-finances-look-flush-but-eric-adams-budget-carries-many-real-risks/ | 2022-09-07T00:03:47Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/nycs-finances-look-flush-but-eric-adams-budget-carries-many-real-risks/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Three local seats on the Massachusetts House of Representatives are contested this year.
House 8th Hampden District
Democratic Chicopee State Representative Joseph Wagner is retiring, more than three decades after he was first elected to the Legislature. Two Democrats are running for their party’s nomination to replace him.
Ward 1 City Councilor Joel McAuliffe is a former aide to Senator Eric Lesser and to Mayor Richard Kos. Shirley Arriaga is an Air Force veteran and Chicopee High School teacher, who formerly worked as a veterans director for Congressman Richard Neal. She ran unsuccessfully for City Council At-Large in 2021.
The winner of the primary will likely be the next state representative from the district, as there is no Republican candidate on the ballot. The 8th Hampden District includes most of the city of Chicopee.
House 11th Hampden District
Democrat Bud Williams has represented the 11th Hampden District since 2017. Prior to that, he was a Springfield City Councilor, and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2009.
He is being challenged in his run for a fourth term by Jynai McDonald, a small business owner and community advocate who ran unsuccessfully for City Council in 2019 and 2021.
There is no Republican candidate on the ballot. The district includes most of central Springfield.
House 1st Berkshire District
North Adams Democratic Rep. John Barrett is running for his third full term in office. He was first elected in a 2017 special election to fill-out the remainder of the term of Rep. Gailanne Carridi, following her death.
Prior to serving in the Legislature, Barrett had served as mayor of North Adams for 13 terms, becoming the longest-serving mayor in the state, prior to being defeated for re-election in 2009.
He is challenged by Paula Kingsbury-Evans, an MCLA student who has done extensive volunteer work in the community.
The 1st Berkshire District includes all precincts in Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, New Ashford, North Adams, Peru, Savoy, Williamstown, and Windsor. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/massachusetts-house-primary-election-results/ | 2022-09-07T00:05:59Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/massachusetts-house-primary-election-results/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove "offensive content" on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian.
A joint statement issued on behalf of a committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council made the request, saying the unspecified programs "contradict Islamic and societal values and principles."
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates each published the statement via their respective governments as well. They, along with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, make up the six-nation council.
While the statement didn't elaborate, Saudi state television also aired video of an interview it conducted with a woman identified as a "behavioral consultant" who described Netflix as being an "official sponsor of homosexuality." It aired footage at the same time of a cartoon that had two women embrace, though the footage was blurred out.
Saudi state television also aired a segment suggesting Netflix could be banned in the kingdom over that programming reaching children.
Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
The move comes after countries in the Muslim world in June banned the public showing of Disney's latest animated film "Lightyear" over a brief moment showing two lesbian characters kissing. After that, the company's Disney+ streaming service said its "content available should align with local regulatory requirements" in Gulf Arab countries.
Many Muslims consider gays and lesbians to be sinful. In some parts of the Arab world, members of the LGBTQ community have been arrested and sentenced to prison. Some countries even maintain the death penalty.
The move also comes as regional streaming services try to eat into Netflix's revenue, including the Shahid service operated by the Saudi-owned MBC Group. The Saudi government is believed to hold a controlling stake in MBC Group after a series of arrests in 2017 ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over corruption allegations that saw him centralize power in the kingdom.
Netflix has limited content previously in Saudi Arabia.
In 2019, activists blasted the streaming service for pulling an episode of comedian Hasan Minhaj's "Patriot Act" that criticized Prince Mohammed over the killing and dismemberment of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as well as the kingdom's involvement in the war in Yemen.
Netflix at the time said the episode was removed from the kingdom as a result of a legal request from authorities and not due to its content.
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New research found that 35% of families in the United States that work full-time year-round do not have enough money to cover the costs of basic needs.
The study was conducted by researchers at Brandeis University’s diversitydatakids.org program at the Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy.
Researchers said more than half of full-time working Black and Hispanic families cannot afford basic needs. The study showed that 25% of white families and 23% of Asian and Pacific Islander families who work full-time cannot afford basic needs.
According to the study, the situation is especially dire for low-income families with children. The researchers found that 77% of those who work full time do not earn enough to cover housing, food, and child care.
The researchers said that in order for families to afford the necessities, they should be making about $11.00 more per hour.
Black and Hispanic families would need to earn more than $12.00 per hour, the researchers said.
“Full-time work alone isn’t enough to cover the everyday essentials most families need to support themselves, which creates significant financial hurdles to support children,” said Pamela Joshi, Ph.D., senior research scientist and lead study author. “We’re seeing that full-time work provides even fewer necessary resources to Black and Hispanic families. That’s a problem because it drives inequities in child well-being. These results are a wake-up call for decision makers to prioritize policies that address income inequality and racial and ethnic equity and extend real opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.” | https://www.katc.com/news/national/study-finds-35-of-american-families-who-work-full-time-dont-earn-enough-to-cover-basic-needs | 2022-09-07T00:06:17Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/study-finds-35-of-american-families-who-work-full-time-dont-earn-enough-to-cover-basic-needs | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Acadiana's weather pattern will remain unsettled through the weekend, but some brighter skies are currently in the forecast in spite of the continued chance of rain...plus next week, we are looking at some relief in the form of drier more pleasant weather.
The local weather pattern will continue to be dominated by a weak upper low aloft that should sit over Louisiana into the weekend.
This will keep plenty of clouds and reduced temperatures in the region along with the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Timing and coverage of any shower activity in the days ahead remains a forecast challenge, but it does appear that the best rain chances will be limited to the latter part of the afternoon into the early evening hours through Thursday...and that those chances should be limited to no higher than 40-50%.
Do expect more intervals of sun despite the mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-upper 80s Wednesday and Thursday.
We could see a little more in the way of scattered showers and storms Friday into Saturday, but the big news is that drier more comfortable weather should be on the way by early to mid-next week.
Rain chances should drop to 30% or less Sunday into Monday and near 10% or less Tuesday through next Thursday before rain chances begin to return into the following weekend.
See the KATC 10 Day Forecast for the latest.
Meanwhile, the tropics remain busy from the Eastern Pacific into the Atlantic, but not in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Danielle is expected to weaken while making a loop in the North Atlantic, while Tropical Storm Earl is expected to become a hurricane Wednesday and perhaps the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season later this week.
Earl may come quite close to Bermuda Thursday where tropical storms watches have been issued for now.
Elsewhere, a couple of more systems show promise in the Eastern Atlantic.
The good news locally is that every week in September/October you can say there are no Gulf threats, you take one potential system away from the 2022 season.
We'll all take that!
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International Charity Day: Dame Okowa defrays N11.2m medical bills of 53 patients, showers gifts on ex-lepers, others
Providence has smiled on 53 patients in Delta state at the commemoration of the International Day of Charity following the payment of their medical bills and that of their children to the tune of N11.2million by the wife of the state governor, Dame Edith Okowa.
Besides, the Delta first lady also presented the sum of N1m to one Mr Lucky Monday whose wife delivered a set of triplets and N5000,000 to a lady who defied all odds and took to tricycle riding.
Also, food items, clothing materials, and school bags among others were distributed by her to eight leper settlements in Ossiomo (Edo state), Eku, Ayakoromo, Ute-Elegu, Aboh -Ogwashi Uku, Okwagbe, Jedo and Ibrede communities spread within the three senatorial districts of Delta state.
The International Day of Charity was declared by the United Nations in 2012 to be celebrated on September 5 every year with the prime purpose to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity-related activities all over the world.
The date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Mother Theresa of Calcutta who received the noble prize of peace in 1979 for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty, and distress which constitute a threat to peace.
Speaking at the payment of the medical bills at the Federal Medical Centre and Asaba Specialist Hospital, Dame Okowa thanked God for using the 05 Initiative, her pet project as an instrument to meet the needs of the patients who could not afford their bills after being discharged from the hospitals.
While presenting cheques to the hospitals’ management, she prayed to God to speed up the healing of all patients in the hospitals both those whose bills were paid and others.
“Those whose bills have been paid and others God will heal all of them. God will bless the caregivers and health personnel. God will take care of all of them. God will meet all needs of the patients; the blood of Jesus will speak for everyone.
“There is every reason to praise God. Some people enter theatre but do not come out but all of you came out, it is God’s handwork. All of you must go to your homes. God will give all of you speedy healing. Trust God because he is able to take care of you. Leave your burden for God. God says all of you will rise,” the governor’s wife said.
Chief Medical Director of Asaba Specialist Hospital, Dr Peace Oseghe, commended the governor’s wife for her love for the less privileged in society.
“Her Excellency has a passion for helping people. She has a track record of showing love to people. Everybody may not have the ability to do like Her Excellency but you can show love to someone next to you.
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She said the patients were selected based on their social status noting that “we did not select patients who can afford their bills. We selected patients who cannot pay their bills.
“Some have been here for up to three months. They cut across those with legs cut off due to accident, the fire burns, domestic accident, premature birth and kept in an incubator for months.”
One of the recipients, Mrs Helen Nwabueze, expressed appreciation for the payment of her child’s treatment.
She said: “I’m so happy and excited. Her Excellency came to the hospital and remembered me and my son. She paid our bills. I didn’t expect it to come like that. We came here on August 12. My child has a hole in the heart. We have been discharged but the money is so much for us to pay.
“Every hour we spent N1,000 oxygen. For her to remember me God will bless her. I’m from Enugu state, not a Deltan. I’m a corps member serving in Delta state in Oshimili south local government council. I like Delta state. I’ve never experienced this before. I don’t know whether my state is doing this but I want all states to emulate Delta state.” | https://tribuneonlineng.com/international-charity-day-dame-okowa-defrays-n11-2m-medical-bills-of-53-patients-showers-gifts-on-ex-lepers-others/ | 2022-09-07T00:07:50Z | tribuneonlineng.com | control | https://tribuneonlineng.com/international-charity-day-dame-okowa-defrays-n11-2m-medical-bills-of-53-patients-showers-gifts-on-ex-lepers-others/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MMA superstar partners with FinTech platform as it expands into new markets
BAAR, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tiger.Trade, the Swiss-regulated retail-trading ecosystem, announced that Conor McGregor, Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight and lightweight double-champion, has joined the company as an Ambassador as Tiger.Trade takes on new international markets. As a new partner, McGregor will drive awareness for the Tiger.Trade brand as the company rapidly expands its fintech solutions aimed at seasoned professionals and casual retail customers.
"Conor McGregor is exactly the person we want in our corner as we strive to lift our worldwide customers to new heights," says Viktor Mangazeev, founder of Tiger.Trade. "Trading, particularly on bear markets, as the global economy experiences shock waves and bouts of extreme volatility, requires dedication, passion, and courage – all the qualities of this international MMA icon."
"I'm always looking for partners and collaborators who represent the cutting-edge technology, the latest and greatest in what they do. When it comes to global finance, you need a winner's mindset and Tiger.Trade has just that," said McGregor. "It's about rising to a challenge. They are real tigers, and I'm thrilled to work with them."
In 2015, Tiger.Trade launched its headliner product. Today, more than 175,000 high-volume professional traders trust the company, with an average trading volume on the platform exceeding $6B monthly. The comprehensive Tiger.Trade platform provides traders access to various financial instruments within a single workspace. Users get a robust market analysis toolkit and can handle stocks, futures, options and digital currencies – powered through the unified Tiger.Trade ecosystem.
Leveraging this extensive userbase of professional and retail-level traders, Tiger.Trade launched the industry's first copy-trading app with blockchain-verified trading performance. Copy-trading is a form of trading that allows novice users to automatically and securely copy more experienced traders. Users choose and follow traders, and Tiger.Trade Copy automatically repeats each transaction, generating potential earnings for subscribers. The app rewards traders and charges subscribers a small fee only for copying profitable trades.
"Trading has never been more accessible, creating opportunities for everyone which previously didn't exist," said McGregor. "Tiger.Trade came up with an ingenious solution to help users roll into the world of trading."
About Tiger.Trade
Launched in 2015, Tiger.Trade for Windows is a trading platform for users of all levels to manage stocks, futures, options, other commodities, and financial instruments on global exchanges. Tiger.Trade offers a fully-customizable desktop workspace for trading and market analysis. Currently, the company is working on Tiger.Trade for macOS, an Apple native desktop platform expected to beta-launch in Fall 2022.
Tiger.Trade Copy, the company's most recent product, is a mobile copy-trading app for iOS and Android that provides all registered users secure access to a catalog of expert Traders with blockchain-verified trading statistics.
Tiger Trade Capital AG, the licensed division of Tiger.Trade, is regulated as a Swiss Financial Intermediary and fully compliant with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) reporting requirements.
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ASX closes higher
The share market closed in positive territory on Monday, gaining 23.50 points or 0.34% to 6,852.20. The market gains reversed some of the losses sustained on Friday, which saw the S&P/ASX200 set a new 20-day low.
However, today’s upswing wasn’t felt by all. Zip Co Ltd. (ZIP) saw its shares drop more than 4%, following news the BNPL provider will soon lose its place on the ASX 200 index.
Meanwhile, ANZ Bank (ANZ) was down 0.48% to AU$22.60, as it moves towards its acquisition of Suncorp (SUN)
Energy finished the best performing sector, gaining 3.97% for the day, and 0.18% for the past five days.
ASX remains up in afternoon trading
The Australian share market has tracked higher in afternoon trading, increasing 10.30 points or 0.15% – sitting at 6,839.00 just before 1:40pm AEST.
Medical device developer, PolyNovo Limited (PNV) has risen more than 7%, recovering some of its losses after it fell 15% late August in the aftermath of its FY22 results.
Energy has been the best performing sector in early afternoon trading, gaining more than 3% and bouncing back from its recent decline.
ASX opens higher
The S&P/ASX200 has opened the week higher, gaining 9.90 points or 0.14% in early trading, reaching 6,838.60, to bounce back after hitting a 20 day low last week.
The top performing stocks have been LIFE360 (360), up 0.78% and The A2 Milk Company (A2M), rising 0.51%.
Across the market, Consumer Staples has been the best performing sector in early trading – up 1.21% for the past five days.
Pre-market breakdown
The Australian share market is set to open lower, with ASX futures down 0.19 per cent, sitting at 6,795.0 just before 6.30am AEST, as markets anticipate another interest rate rise when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meets tomorrow.
The RBA is expected to deliver its fourth consecutive 0.5 percentage point increase at Tuesday’s policy meeting, increasing the cash rate to 2.35% from 1.85%.
The S&P/ASX200 closed the week lower on Friday, dropping 16.90 points by 0.25% to 6,828.70 and setting a new 20 day low. The index has lost 3.88% and 9.23% over the last 12 months.
On Wall Street, U.S. stocks fell more than 1% across the board Friday, as the Nasdaq Composite completes a six-session losing streak. Materials and Information Technology names sustained the largest losses last week.
The Australian dollar was sitting around US68.08c at the local close.
Spot gold was sitting at $US1711 an ounce, approaching 7am AEST, up 0.90%. Iron ore was at $US98.00 a tonne, down 1.00%. Brent crude oil was up 0.76% to $US87.2 a barrel. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was up 0.9 per cent at $US19,916 in early morning trading.
On the agenda
Throughout the day, the market can be expected to take cues from Company Gross Operating Profit figures at 11:30am AEST, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), measuring the total amount of pre-tax profits earned from business activities.
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Christina Theodoris joins Gladstone as an assistant investigator to find new therapies for people with life-threatening cardiovascular diseases
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In order for our hearts to form correctly and keep us thriving, hundreds of genes must act together in complex networks. If part of a network malfunctions, cardiovascular disease may arise.
Christina Theodoris (she/her), MD, PhD, is focused on mapping how our genes interact within these networks to enable the proper development and function of the heart, and on understanding how the networks of genes are altered in cardiovascular disease—all with the goal of helping develop novel therapies.
"Through my research, I hope to develop new, network-correcting treatments that could really make an impact for my patients with heart conditions," says Theodoris.
She is now joining Gladstone Institutes as an assistant investigator, where she will leverage both computational and experimental strategies to answer scientific questions.
Theodoris is no stranger to Gladstone. While completing her graduate studies at UC San Francisco (UCSF), she worked in the lab of Gladstone President Deepak Srivastava, MD, and led the discovery of a potential new medication for people with calcific aortic valve disease, a leading cause of heart disease.
Now, after 5 years as a resident in pediatric genetics at Boston Children's Hospital, Theodoris has returned to San Francisco. In addition to her new role at Gladstone, she is also joining UCSF as an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics.
"Christina embodies the best of that rare combination of someone who cares deeply for her patients while also working tirelessly in the lab to find new cures for them," says Benoit Bruneau, PhD, director of the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease. "She has already made important discoveries that have led to potential new drugs for cardiovascular disease, and we look forward to her expanding on those here at Gladstone."
Drugs that treat disease by targeting individual dysfunctional genes already exist for many illnesses, especially different types of cancer. However, traditional methods for designing treatments don't take into account the complex ways in which genes interact in networks, and therefore might not identify the most effective drugs.
"You might find a drug that has some beneficial effect on disease symptoms, but if it's targeting genes that happen to be on the periphery of a malfunctioning network instead of what's really central within that network, it won't affect the core of the disease process," says Theodoris.
Drugs that target central network components and correct their function could have a far broader and more restorative effect.
Theodoris and her colleagues demonstrated this concept in her previous work on calcific aortic valve disease at Gladstone. First, they used large amounts of patients' genomic data to build a highly detailed computational map of the network of genes involved in the disease. Then, they applied an artificial intelligence method to screen for promising drug candidates based on how well each drug was able to correct problems within the gene network in diseased human cells in the lab.
This union of computation and experimentation surfaced a promising drug candidate that successfully prevented calcific aortic valve disease in mice. Soon, that drug or a closely related analog may be provided to patients in a clinical trial.
"Now, we want to use a similar network-based screening method to identify drug candidates for many other cardiovascular conditions," Theodoris says.
Her team is starting with aortic aneurysm, a rare but life-threatening condition in which the aorta gradually dilates and may eventually rupture. Current treatments are limited; if dilation is detected, doctors may monitor the patient until the disease is severe enough that a risky aortic replacement surgery is warranted.
"We hope to find a targeted therapy that treats the underlying disease process to prevent aortic dilation," Theodoris says.
However, very little human gene expression data exist for aortic aneurysm, posing a major challenge for mapping the underlying gene network. So, the team is applying a computational strategy called transfer learning, in which a computational model is trained on a very large amount of general data to gain baseline knowledge that can then be transferred to improve predictions in a narrower topic with limited data—in this case, aortic aneurysm.
"We trained a new model using publicly available single-cell RNA sequencing data from a total of 30 million cells from a variety of human tissues to get a baseline understanding of gene network dynamics," Theodoris says. "Now, we can fine tune it with the limited amount of aortic aneurysm data we have in order to map the underlying gene network and identify what is really important in driving the disease."
Once the team has mapped the aortic aneurysm gene network, they will apply the same network-based screening strategy used for calcific aortic valve disease in order to find promising drug candidates that can then be tested in mice and, hopefully, one day be used to help treat aortic aneurysm in patients.
"During the screening process, it will be important to use cells from different stages of the disease so we can see how the network dynamics change as the disease progresses," Theodoris says. "It's possible that a medication that's effective at an earlier stage might not work once the disease has progressed beyond a certain point, while a different medication may be effective in this later stage."
In the future, her lab will apply a similar method to discover new drugs for other serious cardiovascular conditions that currently lack effective treatments, including cardiomyopathies and vasculopathies.
Theodoris has long been passionate about discovery. Growing up, she and her sister spent much of their time playing in the forest near their home in Atlanta, Georgia.
"We were fascinated by all the life around us, and I began to be curious about the underlying biology of it all," recalls Theodoris.
As an undergraduate at the California Institute of Technology, she worked in the lab of biologist Eric H. Davidson, PhD, where she developed a deep appreciation for the architecture of the gene networks involved in early development—and recognized the potential of applying them to disease.
Now, inspired by her time in Srivastava's lab and at Boston Children's Hospital, Theodoris's top motivator is her patients, and she will continue to work in the clinic at UCSF while running her lab at Gladstone.
"Clinical work is key for directing my research questions to areas that are likely to have the most impact for my patients," she says. "And it helps me see how we can best translate our discoveries and integrate them into clinical care."
As she builds her team at Gladstone, Theodoris is focused on optimizing the combination of computational and experimental strategies that underpin her research. She is hiring scientists with expertise in both areas and aims to foster clear, productive communication to maximize opportunities for discovery.
"Overall, for many cardiovascular conditions, there are no targeted medical treatments available to our patients," Theodoris says. "My biggest driver is the hope that we can one day make an impact in the lives of patients and their families by targeting their individual genetic changes and treating the core of the disease process. That would be truly incredible."
Christina Theodoris, MD, PhD, is an assistant investigator at Gladstone Institutes, and an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UC San Francisco (UCSF). She completed her bachelor's degree in biology at California Institute of Technology, where she worked in the Eric Davidson Lab studying gene regulatory networks in early sea urchin development. She then completed her MD and PhD in developmental and stem cell biology at UCSF. During her graduate work in Deepak Srivastava's lab at Gladstone, co-mentored by Katherine Pollard and Benoit Bruneau, she developed an innovative network-based approach to therapeutic design leveraging machine learning and iPS cell disease modeling, which ultimately identified a candidate molecule for the treatment and prevention of cardiac valve disease currently under further development toward clinical trials.
As a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Data Science at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, co-mentored by X. Shirley Liu and Patrick Ellinor, she developed a novel deep learning model leveraging large-scale single cell transcriptomic data to enable context-specific predictions in settings with limited data in network biology through transfer learning. She also co-developed a machine learning methodology that systematically contrasts single-cell multimodal transcriptomic and chromatin accessibility data to infer the regulatory circuitry driving fate decisions within cell state trajectories. She completed her medical subspecialty training in pediatrics and medical genetics at Boston Children's Hospital, and her clinical experiences in pediatric cardiovascular genetics inform and direct her research program.
To ensure our work does the greatest good, Gladstone Institutes focuses on conditions with profound medical, economic, and social impact—unsolved diseases. Gladstone is an independent, nonprofit life science research organization that uses visionary science and technology to overcome disease. It has an academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco.
Media Contact: Julie Langelier | Associate Director, Communications | julie.langelier@gladstone.org | 415.734.5000,
1650 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 | gladstone.org | @GladstoneInst
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Edward Enninful Is Definitely Not at Inbox Zero
The illustrious editor of British Vogue—and former Creative Fashion Director of W—discusses his memoir A Visible Man.
Only Edward Enninful could secure glowing endorsements from the likes of Donatella Versace, Miuccia Prada, Salman Rushdie, and Idris Elba for his literary debut. (It almost goes without saying that his longtime BFFs Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell are also on the list.) The first Black and male editor-in-chief of British Vogue and former creative fashion director of this very magazine, Enninful is immensely popular—in part because he’s also immensely influential. But as detailed in his memoir—which he sums up as “a boy from Ghana making his way in a racist, classist industry”—getting to where he is now wasn’t easy. Below, he shares why he decided to open up and what pop culture he’s been consuming lately in his Culture Diet.
The title of your memoir, A Visible Man, is clever on multiple levels.
It came from a number of things. When you’re Black, you’re gay, you’re working-class, you’re a refugee—you’re literally meant to be invisible. My whole life has been about making myself visible, making myself seen. The irony is that I have very bad sight, very bad vision—but [having] a vision and creating imagery is my world.
I know that you aren’t normally a nostalgic person. And yet, there’s so much detail in the book that I felt sure you must keep a diary or journal.
Funnily enough, I’ve never really journaled—the stuff I store in my head is incredible. [Laughs.] I’m blessed with a very good memory. If you and I decided to spark up a conversation years ago, I can remember it, and people are always shocked. Of course sometimes I will keep notes, but a lot of the time, I don’t. Mostly, I remember what needs to be remembered.
In the preface, you say that you were “a little bit frightened” to write the book. Was that related to, as they say, calling people out?
No, I just wasn’t really prone to revealing much about my life. Everyone saw me as the editor of British Vogue or i-D or W. Then I thought it was something to let the next generation know, that when you see people at a certain level of what you classify as “success,” there’s always a story. I just really wanted to share my story to help people who are suffering with illnesses or personal trauma—anybody who never felt like they belonged—to say, “Hey, I’ve felt that too.”
You have amazing connections with names like Kate Moss and Meghan Markle. How do you balance making use of them and championing the up-and-comers you clearly value?
We have days in the office when young photographers come in, and we keep our eye on young stylists. I have a young team who are so connected in the world, and I also try to always stay connected. I’m not one of those editors that has to wait for people to bring me information. I’m very curious. I’m on every social platform you can think of—I just joined TikTok. [Laughs.] So I really love to discover things for myself as well as having a team who are really hungry for information and knowledge.
Getting into the Culture Diet questions, what’s the first thing you read in the morning?
[Sighs.] Emails, usually from the office. Then I do the New York Times, the papers, all of that. But first thing is emails.
Are you an inbox zero person?
Oh, no, no, no—people keep their inboxes at zero? [Laughs.] I didn’t know that. Mine is a disaster. I’m sure I’m at 50,000 or something.
What TV show has been keeping you up at night?
Surface on Apple TV, with my friend Gugu Mbatha-Raw. There are six episodes so far, so I’ve got two to go.
Have you been to the movie theater recently?
I have, and I saw a movie that’s so incredible—Everything Everywhere All at Once. I’m obsessed with the idea of multiverses and how one action leads to another. I loved it; I loved it.
What’s the last concert you went to?
Afrobeats, by Wizkid. It was the first one I went to after lockdown.
What about podcasts?
Oprah’s Super Soul, and Talk Art by my friend Russell Tovey. And Meghan [Markle] sent me hers the other day. I’m very proud of her—very proud of what she’s doing, and for women.
Who are some of your favorite people to follow on Instagram?
I love following Naomi [Campbell], Rihanna, and Daniel Kaluuya; they’re always fun. And Kristen McMenamy is one of my favorites—a real original. She lives in London, so we go to a climbing class together.
What magazines are always on your radar?
Well, Vogue of course. [Laughs.] I read W. And I tend to read a lot of independent magazines to see what the younger generation is doing. I still read i-D—just sort of my background. I look at The Face, I look at Dazed—it reminds me of when I was growing up in London in the ‘90s.
How large is your magazine collection?
Huge. [Laughs.] Huge. I’ve got shelves of them here, and then a storage [unit] where I keep some as well.
Do you ever revisit them?
Yes, actually. But it’s so easy online. There are certain issues you can’t find online, like old Italian Vogue’s and stuff that I have to dig up. The fact is, I never kept any of those when I worked there, so now I keep trying to find them back.
What’s your phone background right now?
My husband, Alex Maxwell. And when it’s locked, my dog, Ru.
Do you read your horoscope?
[Laughs.] I know so many people believe in that, but no, I don’t. I’d just rather face the day and have a part in shaping my day.
What’s the last thing you do before you go to bed?
Meditation. Try transcendental, where they give you a mantra. It’s incredible. The minute your mind starts to wander, you say your mantra over and over and it brings you back every time. And the more you do it, the more you stay in the zone. It’s the only one that’s worked for me all these years.
What’s your mantra?
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How The Children of Famous People Have Responded to The Nepotism Allegations
While TikTok may have popularized the term “nepo babies” and revealed many of the more well-hidden scions in our midst (Timothée Chalamet and Zoey Deutch to name a few), the concept is nothing new. We’ve actually been calling them “scions” long before TikTok existed. Famous people have been birthing other famous people for decades and it makes sense that the offspring of the Hollywood elite would have a leg up when it comes to, well also joining the Hollywood elite. Many of these famous children have gone on to have successful and well-justified careers and while we don’t necessarily blame them for snatching the opportunities so clearly in front of them, the public years for a bit of acknowledgment of said privilege. And while some scions have been very good about that, others will be on their death bead, screaming, “having famous parents makes being in this industry harder because you have more to prove!” Sigh. Anyway, here’s what some of our favorite have said on the topic—the good, the bad, and the very delusional.
While Paltrow has established quite the career for herself, both on and off screen, as the daughter of TV producer Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, she has had to comment on nepotism over the years. Most recently, Paltrow discussed the phenomenon with fellow scion, Hailey Bieber.
“As the child of somebody, you get access that other people don’t have, so the playing field is not level in that way,” Paltrow admitted. “However, I really do feel that once your foot is in the door—which you unfairly got in—then you have to work almost twice as hard and be twice as good because people are ready to pull you down and say you don’t belong there and you’re only there because of your dad or your mom or whatever the case may be.”
Bieber (née Baldwin) has spoken on her familial privilege as well. Back in 2016, she told Grazia that she tries to separate herself from her father, actor Stephen Baldwin, and her last name. “I want to do everything on my own without my name being a factor.” She called being in the industry her “family business” citing her uncles, who are also actors.
Still, the model acknowledge that she did have a leg up compared to those not born to a famous father. “I’m not trying to take away from models who have started from scratch and I really appreciate the girls who have had to move from another country and work really hard,” she said. “I know it’s more difficult for them.”
Bieber’s cousin, who is the daughter of actor Alec Baldwin and actress Kim Basinger, has spoken out many times over the years about being born into the Baldwin name. Back in April, Baldwin went on Red Table Talk with her mother where she said she probably wouldn’t have been initially scouted as a model if it weren’t for her parents. She also shared that she believes kids with famous parents “have a lot more to prove because you’re always going to have that comparison to your parents.”
A few months later, Baldwin continued the conversation in a Q&A on TikTok. Again, she admitted her life was made “a lot easier” thanks to her parents. Then, when a commenter called her out for being a “nepo baby” she defended herself, saying “a lot of painful shit comes with growing up in the spotlight.” She did admit, though, that “the only problem with being a nepotism baby is when you don't have self-awareness...Nothing is worse than when someone is born into a famous family or between two famous parents and they fail to acknowledge how these doors were opened for them and how they've had it a lot easier than other people.”
Of course, everyone knows of Jenner’s famous pedigree, but the model came under fire last year when she claimed her last name was a detriment in the beginning of her career.
"Of course I had a platform, and I never took that for granted,” she said during the final Keeping up with the Kardashians reunion. “I always knew that was there, but that almost made my job a little bit harder. Only because people probably didn't want to hire me because I was on a reality TV show.” Jenner said she used to take her last name off modeling cards, though her face was already very well known from KUWTK at that point.
“I think it's just a perception that people have, that I just was like, ‘Give it to me!’ and I had it. It definitely was not that.” She continued, saying, “I went to every single casting and ran all over, not only New York City, but all over Europe trying to get a job and make my way.” Still, she did admit that when she was around 14 and decided she wanted to be a model, she made a modeling book and gave it to her mother. “Then she did her Kris Jenner thing and made it all come to life.”
Fellow model Gigi Hadid seems to be a little more aware of how her famous upbringing (given her mother, Yolanda Hadid was also a model and a reality star) helped with her own career. "I know I come from privilege, so when I started there was this big guilt of privilege, obviously,” she told Vogue Australia in 2018. Still, she said that she has a strong work ethic, which she got from her parents who both “came from nothing.”
“There are so many girls who come [from] all over the world and work their arses off and send money home to their families like my mother did, and I wanted to stand next to them backstage and for them to look at me and respect me and to know that it’s never about me trying to overshadow or take their place,” she said.
Despite the fact that Collins’ father is the Phil Collins, she claimed in an interview with Marie Claire UK back in 2014 that no one really cared in the beginning of her career. “When I first met with agents I was asked, ‘Well, what makes you so special? Everybody in LA is a cousin or a daughter of someone.’”
She continued saying that while at first, her father was “the most interesting thing” about her, it’s now an “afterthought.” In fact, she sees a unique benefit to the situation (you know, aside from the obvious ones). “I get kids who say, ‘Oh, I love your movie, but my mum loves your dad.’ It’s really nice to be able to share that with him, but it doesn’t define who I am career-wise.”
Daughter of Johnny Depp and French singer Vanessa Paradis, Lily-Rose once told Vogue Australia that she has “always kind of rejected” the idea that roles just landed on her doorstep because of her name. “I’ve always been under the impression that I have to work twice as hard to prove to people that I’m not just here because it’s easy for me,” she said. “I feel like you’re not what your name is. If you’re not right for something, they’re not just going to hire you because your name looks good on the post.”
Roberts, whose father is actor Eric Roberts and aunt is, of course, Julia Roberts, once said the idea of nepotism is “ridiculous.” She explained herself to PopEater back in 2011. “I've auditioned for so many things and never gotten the part,” she said. “Also it's like, maybe someone can get you one part, but they can't really get you ten parts.”
Leon, who recently followed in her mom’s footsteps by releasing her first single, spoke about peoples’ perceptions of her to Vogue last year. “People think I’m this talentless rich kid who’s had everything given to her, but I’m not,” she said, citing that she paid her own way through college.
When Olsen was ten, she thought she may want to follow in the acting footsteps of her sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley. “I realized very quickly it wasn’t for me because I was missing my sports teams, my dance class and all the extracurricular activities at school. But during that time, I thought ‘I don’t want to be associated with [Mary-Kate and Ashley]’, for some reason,” she told Glamour UK last year. “I guess I understood what nepotism was like inherently as a 10-year-old. I don’t know if I knew the word, but there is some sort of association of not earning something that I think bothered me at a very young age. It had to do with my own insecurities, but I was 10.” The actress said that because of those insecurities, at one point she decided to use her middle name, Chase, instead of Olsen when she became an actress, but it’s unclear when she changed her mind.
The daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman told People last year that she’s “very grateful” that her parents “made it so easy for me to do the thing that I love.” She admitted that she thinks she gets “a couple chances on their name,” when it comes to roles, but that’s it. “If I suck, I'll get kicked out of the kingdom...And that's what should happen. So I'm just going to try not to suck.” | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/nepotism-babies-on-nepotism | 2022-09-07T00:11:27Z | wmagazine.com | control | https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/nepotism-babies-on-nepotism | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Another eight COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, Sept. 6, along with 1,430 new cases, as health officials urged people to take steps to avoid another fall or winter surge of virus cases.
The 1,430 new cases lifted the county’s overall number since the pandemic began to 3,420,213. Cases reported early in the week tend to be undercounts due to delays in reporting from the weekend. Health officials also note that official case numbers are likely low due to the number of people who rely on at-home tests but do not report the results to the county.
With eight new virus-related deaths, the county’s death toll rose to 33,217.
There was no immediate update from the state on the number of COVID-positive patients in county hospitals. As of Saturday, that number was 777, with 93 of them being treated in intensive care units.
The average daily rate of people testing positive for the virus was 7.4% as of Tuesday, roughly the same as Monday.
With the summer nearing a close and fall/winter weather ahead —pushing more people indoors — county health officials on Tuesday urged residents to get vaccinated and take precautions to prevent spread of the virus — and lower the odds of new variants evolving that could lead to another surge in infections.
“As we transition from the summer to fall, we can follow simple health measures now to reduce the potential risk of a surge,” county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in a statement. “COVID-19 is still a dangerous virus for some of our family members, work colleagues and friends. By being fully vaccinated and boosted, especially with the new boosters against the more infectious Omicron subvariants of the virus, we are helping to protect others in our communities, especially those at highest risk for severe consequences should they become infected.”
Newly approved booster shots designed to target the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron strain of the virus will be available in the county starting Wednesday. Details on where the vaccines will be available are at vaccinatelacounty.com, or in Spanish, vacunatelosangeles.com.
The newly approved Pfizer/BioNTech booster is for those age 12 and over, while the Moderna bivalent booster is for those age 18 and older.
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PASADENA – The opening of a new Amazon Fresh location in Pasadena is imminent, according to Councilman Gene Masuda, who said the state-of-the-art store is set to open on Thursday, Sept. 15.
The announcement comes a few days after the removal of a construction fence sparked rumors that the Amazon Fresh store – at 3425 E. Colorado Blvd. in east Pasadena, which was previously an Orchard Supply Hardware Store — will be completed soon.
Advertisements installed on local streets and completed car charging stations in the store’s nearby parking lot located on Colorado Boulevard increased speculation on social media, but Masuda put an end to the rumors this week.
“I talked to the team this week and they said it will be open September 15th,” Masuda said Tuesday, Sept. 6. “And let me tell you, I know my district – at least the people that I’ve talked to – are very excited. They’ve been watching it and they’ve seen it progress through every step of the way.”
Masuda said he’s probably as excited as anybody in the city to visit store.
Billed as a next-generation grocery store experience, the store will be the first of its kind in Pasadena, Masuda said, emphasizing the chain’s focus on fresh foods at a lower price point.
Cashier-less technology that allows for online grocery pickup and delivery, in addition to the pickup or return of Amazon.com orders, also has Masuda excited.
President and CEO of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Paul Little previously echoed similar sentiments, noting he will be heading into the store to witness how the new technology works once it opens to the public.
Like Masuda, Little views the opening of an Amazon Fresh in Pasadena as positive for the region because people who might not normally shop in the area may head to the city to experience the new grocery store’s offerings.
“I think it’s going to be very successful,” Masuda said Wednesday. “And, you know, there’s room to do other things on the property as well so I think this is only the start.”
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A report filed by Southern California Edison hours after the Fairview fire started Monday, Sept. 5, is “very strong evidence” the utility’s infrastructure ignited the deadly blaze, a lawyer who has sued the utility alleged.
While the fire’s cause is still under investigation and Edison’s required report to the California Public Utilities Commission is not an admission of guilt, Alex Robertson, who has represented plaintiffs in lawsuits against Edison over other wildfires, said similar filings “always predated” fires linked to the utility.
Edison spokesperson Gabriela Ornelas said the utility’s information “reflects circuit activity occurring close in time to the reported time of the fire.” She did not elaborate on what that meant.
“Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by the Fairview fire, especially those who have lost loved ones and suffered injuries,” Ornelas said, adding that safety is Edison’s top priority and “we continue to make progress in our wildfire-mitigation efforts …”
Two people were reported killed and one injured in the fire, which had grown to 4,000 acres as of Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6, with 5% containment. The fire forced the Tuesday closure of Hemet-area schools and mandatory evacuations east of Diamond Valley Lake.
Edison filed its report at 8:13 p.m. Monday, almost five hours after the fire was reported.
“Out of an abundance of caution, SCE submits this report as it involves an event that may meet the significant public attention and/or media coverage reporting requirement,” states the report filed via email.
State regulations require Edison to file the report, said Robertson, who has an office in Westlake Village.
“It’s supposed to be within hours of any fire where they have reason to believe their electrical facilities might be involved,” he said.
The term circuit activity, Robertson said, “is really code for an electrical arcing event,” which can happen when an energized conductor or power line comes into contact with another piece of equipment on a power pole.
“It’s an extremely hot event,” he said. “It melts the aluminum power lines and molten pieces of those aluminum power lines then drip and drop into the dry vegetation beneath and start the fires.”
Faults on Edison’s electric lines are recorded on their computer system, Robertson said. “It will actually pinpoint the precise location of where that electrical event happened.”
With Edison blamed for a number of massive California wildfires in recent years, including the 2017 Thomas fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and the 2018 Woolsey fire in Malibu, Edison has emphasized its fire-prevention efforts, including covering 3,500 miles of bare wire in its 50,000-square-mile service area with plans to have 6,500 miles of covered power lines by 2024.
Edison plans to kick off Operation Santa Ana, a partnership with fire agencies to inspect trees near power lines in areas with a high wildfire risk, next week in Romoland. According to Edison, the utility inspects 1.5 million trees annually and prunes 900,000 of them.
In July, Edison, which will shut off power during periods of high winds to prevent power lines from sparking fires, said it lowered the probability of losses from catastrophic wildfires by 65% to 70% compared to before 2018.
But Robertson said he’s found “negligent inspection and maintenance of (Edison’s) aging infrastructure” during the discovery phase of lawsuits.
“Edison has deferred maintenance on a vast majority of their service territory,” he said. “And because of that, their equipment has been failing and it typically fails when there’s a wind event and we find that there was a problem either with their power poles or their power lines.”
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Over Labor Day weekend, President Joe Biden weighed in on a California bill meant to make it easier for farmworkers to organize and vote in union elections.
“Farmworkers worked tirelessly and at great personal risk to keep food on America’s tables during the pandemic,” Biden said. “In the state with the largest population of farmworkers, the least we owe them is an easier path to make a free and fair choice to organize a union.”
From Assemblyman Mark Stone, D-Monterey Bay, AB 2183 would allow farmworkers to choose whether they want to vote in unionization elections in person, by mail or by dropping off a ballot card to the Agriculture Labor Relations Board. Now, employees vote by a secret ballot at a physical polling place, usually the place of employment, designed by the ALRB.
Supporters of the bill, including the United Farm Workers, have said it will make it easier for farmworkers to vote in union elections free from intimidation.
But Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office recently said he would not approve the bill. The governor — who signed a landmark fast food workers bill into law on Labor Day — vetoed a similar measure last year, citing “various inconsistencies and procedural issues related to the collection and review of ballot cards.”
“Government should work to remove — not erect — barriers to workers organizing,” Biden said in his statement which did not specifically mention Newsom. “But ultimately workers must make the choice whether to organize a union.”
On Labor Day, Vice President Kamala Harris shared Biden’s statement on social media, adding: “California farm workers have gone above and beyond to provide food for people across our nation. It’s long past due that we create an easier path for these workers to organize a union.”
And last month, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi weighed in, specifically imploring Newsom to sign the bill.
California “farmworkers provide for our families — but far too many can’t provide for theirs because they’re exploited and don’t have a voice on the job,” Pelosi said. “We can mend this injustice by expanding workers’ rights.”
CA farmworkers provide for our families — but far too many can’t provide for theirs because they are exploited and don’t have a voice on the job. We can mend this injustice by expanding workers’ rights. I urge the governor to sign #AB2183 for the farmworkers and For The Children.
— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) August 30, 2022
But the Western Growers, an association representing local and regional family produce farmers in California, said the bill would “undermine the secret ballot election process as established by the Agricultural Labor Relations Act.”
“The secret ballot serves as one of the core elements for the protection of a farmworker’s right to a free and uncoerced choice in deciding to vote either for or against union representation,” Matthew Allen, Western Growers’ vice president of state government affairs, testified before lawmakers earlier this year.
More than 407,000 Californians were employed in the agriculture sector in 2021, according to the state Employment Development Department. In Orange County, between 1,501 to 5,000 people worked in agriculture last year.
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The flooding on Sunday damaged the Summerville, Georgia water treatment plant, creating a water crisis for Summerville residents.
Local 3 News went to the water treatment plant to find out how long it'll take for people to get their water back on.
Tuesday, all hands were on deck to try and end the boil water advisory caused by flash flooding.
"We are going from daylight to dark," said Jason Greene the class 2 operator from the water treatment plant. Crews had been repairing the water treatment plant for days.
"Pretty numb to it, but it upsets you after," he said tearfully in regards to the crisis.
He said Sunday's storm water washed over the purification system and contaminated the water.
"We had to keep those (clear wells) vented to keep them from collapsing on themselves. Once that storm water went over the vents, it contaminated all of our drinking water," said Greene.
Crews worked hard to pump the contaminated water out.
While Summerville residents are depending on places like City Hall in the meantime.
"It's rough. I can't take a bath can't wash my hair," said Carol Stiefel who was driving by to pick up a case of free water bottles from City Hall.
The record level flooding has left its mark on the community.
"This plant has been here since '52 and the water has never been that far up," said Greene.
The rushing water was powerful enough to knock over the left side fence of the water treatment plant and also damaged the plant itself.
"To assess the damage we got main power back to the building because there was 28/32 inches of flooding in the building which covered up our dosing pumps to make drinking water," said Greene.
He said they encountered a few problems.
"The first major problem thankfully Mohawk bailed us out they donated variable frequency drives for our motors," said Greene.
The VFD helps regulate the water pressure in the tanks.
"We are just trying to get one system on at a time in a order to bring the water back up," said Greene.
He said they expect to have the water decontaminated by the end of the week.
"I hope it is. I hope it is not too much later this week," said Steifel.
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Barr: DOJ should appeal ruling granting Trump's special master request
Former Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Department of Justice should appeal the ruling that granted former President Trump's request for a special master in the review of classified documents retrieved from his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Why it matters: The decision, handed down by Trump-appointed District Judge Aileen Cannon, puts a temporary stop to the DOJ's review of the material and could hinder the agency's ability to pursue its investigation.
For the record: A special master is usually a third party, such as a retired judge, who reviews the documents and determines whether it is protected by attorney-client privilege or other legal doctrines.
What he's saying: "The opinion, I think, was wrong, and I think the government should appeal it," Barr, who served in the Trump administration, told Fox News.
- "It's deeply flawed in a number of ways. I don't think the appointment of a special master is going to hold up, but even if it does, I don't see it fundamentally changing the trajectory."
- "I think the fundamental dynamics of the case are set," he added. "The government has very strong evidence of what it really needs to determine whether charges are appropriate."
Worth noting: Barr previously called Trump's request for a special master a "waste of time" and a "red herring."
- That prompted Trump to rail against Barr on social media, saying he had "no guts."
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The city of Las Vegas, New Mexico, will be able to use a nearby lake as a backup water supply, effectively extending its water countdown from 20 days to more than four months.
A river and reservoir that supplied most of the city's water were tainted by ashy sludge this summer after a massive wildfire burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the watershed. Torrential monsoon rainfall then washed the charred debris into the water system.
Officials completed a series of tests to ensure the water from the nearby lake is safe to drink and can be pumped through its pipes, city utilities director Maria Gilvarry told CNN. The new lake water could give them around 100 more days of water.
In the meantime, Gilvarry said, the city's water conservation efforts have increased its current supply to about 30 days. The sources combined effectively give Las Vegas a little more than four months of fresh water -- time officials will use to implement a new treatment process that can handle the contaminated water.
"This is a temporary fix to keep us with water," Gilvarry said. "We still need to fix the water quality issues upstream."
The hillsides around the New Mexico city were scorched by the state's largest wildfire on record this spring, which burned more than 340,000 acres. Then, an unusually wet monsoon season brought significant summer rainfall -- something that would typically be celebrated in the drought-stricken West, but has instead led to disaster-upon-disaster as rainfall washed the debris into the region's water system.
Not only was there too much sediment in the water for the treatment plant to process, it also posed a significant health risk. When burned organic matter reacts with the high levels of chlorine used to treat water, it can become carcinogenic.
City officials spent the weekend testing and pre-treating water from nearby Storrie Lake. They had to conduct a number of tests to make sure the water was suitable for drinking, and to make sure the water pressure was high enough to carry it to residents' taps.
The city is also working on getting a newer, updated water treatment center to process the sediment in the river and other reservoir. Las Vegas Mayor Louie Trujillo previously told CNN he was hopeful they could find a long-term solution.
"The silver lining for me is the most permanent solution to this is to replace our water treatment facility and improve some of our infrastructure," he said. "That's still a ways away, but it's within grasp now."
Still, there will be some amount of sediment in the drinking water for the next decade, simply because the fire burned such a large swath of land surrounding Las Vegas, Gilvarry previously told CNN.
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Diddy helps Philly creative hub REC expand to Miami
Philly startup REC is expanding to Florida thanks in part to a $2 million investment from Diddy's Sean Combs Capital.
Driving the news: REC announced plans Tuesday to open a 12,000-square-foot co-working space and resource hub for creatives in Miami next year.
- Similar to the amenities available to members at its location in Philadelphia's Fashion District, REC's Miami outpost will offer access to recording studios, dance studios, an event venue, and equipment needed to create high-quality media.
Zoom in: REC Philly launched in 2015 and has since grown to 1,000 active members, with membership packages starting at $599 per year in the city.
- An on-site creative agency liaises with national brands and helps members get hired for paid gigs.
- Miami will be REC's second location.
What they're saying: "Our goal is to make sure that independent creators have the information, tools and resources needed to win and level the playing field," Combs said in a statement.
- Dave Silver, REC's co-founder and CEO, told Axios that the lack of access to tools for creatives to survive and thrive is not just a Philly problem.
- "We always wanted to prove the model here in Philadelphia," he said of REC.
What's next: The company expects to expand to at least five more cities in the coming years.
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Trends are where the most money is made and lost. Most retail traders don't trade trends well. In fact they tend to lose more when the price trends. In this video, I show traders how they can recognize trends, get on the trend and stay on the trend.
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BoE Governor Bailey and three other Monetary Policy Committee members will get a grilling in testimony today, Wednesday, 7 September 2022.
The Bank's outlook for inflation and policy will be the key focus of questions. Its an opportunity for these officials (Ill, Mann and Tenreyo join Bailey at the hearing) to provide some clarity on the likelihood of a +50 or +75bp rate hike coming up at the next meeting on Thursday 15 September.
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220906-N-RB168-1001 PITTSBURGH (September 6 2022) – Cmdr. Christopher McCurry, commanding officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Pittsburgh, and command leadership congratulated NTAG Pittsburgh’s Sailors who were selected for advancement to Chief Petty Officer. NTAG Pittsburgh, part of Navy Recruiting Command, recruits the next generation of Navy Sailors throughout areas in Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, and Maryland. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Dobbs/Released)
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Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Acolyte Adds Jodie Turner-Smith
One of Lucasfilm’s next live-action Star Wars projects has finally added its second cast member. According to Deadline, Jodie Turner-Smith has booked a role in The Acolyte, the new series from Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland. The identity of her character is still a mystery, but she joins previously-announced headliner Amandla Stenberg on the call sheet.
Turner-Smith recently starred opposite Colin Farrell in A24’s After Yang. Next up, she will appear in Noah Baumbach’s White Noise, which had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival last week and will hit Netflix in December following a limited theatrical release. Some of her other movie roles include Queen & Slim and Without Remorse. On the small screen, fans might recognize her from the British miniseries Anne Boleyn or her year-long stint on TNT’s The Last Ship. Turner-Smith was also slated to star in Netflix’s The Witcher: Blood Origin spinoff before dropping out of the project last year.
Headland is developing The Acolyte as a “mystery thriller” centering on an unknown female protagonist. The series will also take place near the end of the High Republic period, some 200 years before the start of the Skywalker Saga. Stenberg officially began talks to star in the series last December and confirmed her role back in July. In Star Wars lore, an “acolyte” usually refers to a Force-sensitive person who trains under an experienced Sith Lord. Regardless, we still don’t know if this is who Stenberg is playing.
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Stenberg and Turner-Smith are The Acolyte’s only confirmed cast members so far. However, additional casting announcements might be coming sooner than we thought. Deadline also claims that Lucasfilm is hoping to start production on the series in London in late fall. But a release date hasn’t been set.
How do you feel about Turner-Smith joining the cast of The Acolyte? Do you have any theories about her character? Let us know in the comment section below!
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