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SCRANTON, Pa. — Mother's Day is one of the busiest weekends for florists, and on top of the holiday, there are other events keeping employees hard at work.
Buckets of flowers filled the room inside McCarthy Flowers on North Main Avenue in Scranton, and customers lined up to pick up bouquets for the special lady in their lives.
Employees say the rush is nonstop because Mother's Day is the busiest holiday of the year.
"Just getting the orders in and then getting the deliveries out. Other than that, we're pretty ready," Rachel Burnis said.
As the phones continued to ring, employees organized all the roses, lilies, and more. Burnis says these flowers are some of the staples for the perfect bouquet for mom.
"Spring, cheerful—just any kind of pretty flowers for mom is always a good thing."
Besides Mother's Day, there are also proms, weddings, and other events in the area that keep things extra busy.
Many arrangements were lined up and ready for delivery as employees put on the last-minute touches of bows and cards.
Burnis says they put in a lot of time and effort ahead of Mother's Day, and there's still so much more to be done.
"Lots of flowers, lots of deliveries. We'll be here all weekend, and we're ready for anyone that wants to get any of their moms some flowers."
The folks at McCarthy Flowers say they will be open through the weekend for any last-minute shoppers.
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JERMYN, Pa. — A man in Lackawanna County is facing charges after he fired shots during a road rage incident.
Police say Robert Bell was driving through Peckville last week when he saw a truck not use a turn signal.
Bell got mad and followed the truck but eventually decided to go home to Jermyn.
While en route, he saw two women inside a jeep who he believed were involved with the truck.
Bell said the passenger was getting out of the vehicle, so he fired two rounds into the ground.
He faces reckless endangerment charges.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — A man who was sought in connection with the murder of a man in Lackawanna County has been caught.
Scranton Police confirm Travis Lanzo was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in New York.
Lanzo was wanted for the homicide of David Deshler, who was shot and killed while walking near Schultz Court and Mulberry Street in March.
Police say the shooting was a case of mistaken identity.
David Gaskins, Noah Ortiz, and Jonathan Smith were arraigned and charged as accomplices for the murder of Deshler.
There is no word yet on when Lanzo will be brought back to Lackawanna County to face homicide charges.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — The VFW Post 25 held a Pet Adoption Fair in conjunction with NEPA Pet Rescue.
Organizers say this was a good way to show all that the VFW does in the community.
"It was only something that we came up with. And it's, it's a good opportunity for the community to see how the VFW works and what it does to serve the community," said Justin Ambrozia, Junior Vice Commander, VFW Post 25.
NEPA Pet Rescue is a non-profit, all-volunteer, and foster-based organization.
Their mission is to reduce the overpopulation of cats and dogs in NEPA.
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CARBONDALE, Pa. — The Meredith Hose Company near Carbondale hosted a contest for makers of the beloved cured meat soppressata.
It's a major fundraiser for the hose company. They've hosted it for 27 years.
But the firefighters like the day to be focused on the food.
"Right now, we have 22 different varieties in there, and plus we make lonza also, and we put ten pounds of that out, along with extra sharp provolone cheese, crackers, olives, peppers. All the good stuff," said Chief Tony Aileo, Meredith Hose Company.
Newswatch 16's Courtney Harrison was one of the judges for Saturday's soppressata contest in Lackawanna County.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Prom is a must-do for many high schoolers, but for 12-year-old Zachary Martz, he might not have enough time to go to one of his own.
That's why family and friends pulled some strings giving him one night, he's likely never to forget.
"It's nerve-racking," Zach said.
With his corsage pinned and his hair freshly cut, 12-year-old Zachary Martz and his date, a junior at Wyoming Valley West Katelin Kwarcinski, are all ready for prom.
"Well, I found out prom was coming around, and then his mom, it's like a whole thing, and I just wanted to give him the experiences," Kwarcinski said.
An experience like prom is something Zach's mom Brittany Edwards says her son might not get to do when he's older after being diagnosed with terminal bone and soft tissue cancer back in 2019.
"Honestly, no parent ever thinks that it's going, I'm sorry, no parent ever wants to hear that it's their child. No one ever expects it," Edwards said.
Once the news of Zach's trip to the prom got out, family and friends went the extra mile, getting a limousine escorted by one of Zach's favorite things, motorcycles.
"It's really incredible. I'm so happy the community came out to make this happen for him and Kaitlin, they are going with a group they are all gonna have, hopefully so much fun," Edwards said.
After pictures, Zachary and his entourage filed into the limousine, leaving the Luzerne County Courthouse accompanied by a roar of motorcycles.
Newswatch 16 caught up to them at the Woodlands, where for one night, Zach could forget about everything and just focus on smiling for pictures and making memories that will last a lifetime.
"I am, I am at a loss for words," Zach said.
Zach's family says after the prom, their plan was to relax out by the fire pit with some sodas and pizza, reliving every detail from one special night.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It was opening day for a Little League in Luzerne County.
Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball Little League held its opening ceremonies and first games of the season at Evercor Field at the Bog Recreational Ppark.
Challenger Baseball is the Little League's adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.
Organizers say it's encouraging to see how all the kids work together as a team.
"These kids see a little kid struggling, they'll run out to the field and help them run the bases. They'll help their friend come out and bat. It's just amazing to see the growth in these kids just with the teamwork they learn and how to be a team player. It's just amazing," said Heather Dapkins, Vice-President, Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball.
Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge can participate in Challenger Little League.
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KINGSTON, Pa. — Police in Kingston raided a home just next door to where a homicide took place last week.
Ryan Padovani, 22, was found dead inside his home on East Bennett Street in Kingston last Friday. An autopsy found he died from blunt force trauma to his head.
On Thursday evening, police returned to the property and raided the other side of the duplex.
Kingston Police Chief Richard Kotchik says the man who lives there, Walter Zolner III, 31, was not home at the time but was later arrested on marijuana charges. His bail was set at $5 million.
Kingston Police say they are still investigating and have not said if the raid is connected to the homicide in Luzerne County.
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WEST HAZLETON, Pa. — Going door to door through West Hazleton, volunteers from the American Red Cross and the West Hazleton Fire Department are making sure people have working smoke alarms.
"Usually, year to year, there's more people lost in home fires than any other disaster, so we are working on cutting that down by providing safety info to the public, that sort of thing, we picked this area because there have been many multi-family fires," said Seth Hoch, American Red Cross program manager.
It's part of operation 'Sound the Alarm' where more than 200 free smoke detectors were provided and installed by members of the fire department.
Just last week, a fire on Alter Street in Hazleton City left 20 people displaced.
"Unfortunately, in Hazleton City in the past week, we've been to Hazleton City to assist on two major fires where thankfully I think one person was injured in the one fire, but a lot of people were displaced and basically lost everything they own, and that is always tragic," said Chief Richard Sparks, West Hazleton Fire Department.
West Hazleton Fire Chief Richard Sparks says studies have shown in modern-day homes-fires burn faster and hotter.
"One of the things we've learned is that fires with modern-day furnishings now burn at the same temperature roughly as gasoline at 900 degrees, your chance of survivability in a fire that intense is very slim," explained Chief Sparks.
The American Red Cross reminds people to check their smoke alarms frequently or replace them if needed in an effort to save more lives.
"So lots of times they may have a working smoke alarm, but it might be old, it might be 10-15 years old, so what we are trying to do is even if a person does have an older smoke alarm, we're trying to get the newer ones put in," said Hoch.
The American Red Cross provides free smoke alarms to residents year-round.
To learn more on how to request one, click here.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — There was a 50th-anniversary celebration for a rugby club in Luzerne County.
The Wilkes-Barre "Breakers" Rugby Football Club began back in 1973.
They got their name from the coal mining history of the region.
Mayor George Brown gave a presentation at the celebration in Kirby Park.
Members of the rugby club say they want more people to know what the sport is all about.
"We've been the best-kept secret in northeast PA for 50 years. It's a sport that everyone's not familiar with. But the reality is once someone comes out and becomes a member of our club, participates in a game understands the camaraderie and the true social aspect and the Brotherhood. They're pretty much hooked," said Daniel Messinger.
And, of course, the anniversary event wrapped up with a rugby match with over 75 current and former players.
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JERSEY SHORE, Pa. — A teacher from Jersey Shore is one of the finalists for Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year.
Stephanie Machmer is a special education teacher at Jersey Shore High School.
Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year will be announced at a ceremony in December.
If Machmer wins, she would travel to the White House for the National Teacher of the Year ceremony.
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LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Two judge positions at the Lycoming County Courthouse are up for grabs. Judges Marc Lovecchio and Joy McCoy have both retired after more than a decade of service each.
Three candidates have cross-filed on the Democrat and Republican tickets and hope to fill those vacancies.
Judge William Carlucci has years of experience as a lawyer in Lycoming County. He was appointed county judge in August to help fill the void left by the retiring judges. Now, he is running for a full ten-year term.
"I am working with folks who are having the worst day of their life. But helping them on the worst day is very fulfilling work, and I am healthy; I am grateful for the opportunity," Carlucci said.
Andrea Pulizzi is a lawyer and managing partner at Carpenter, Harris & Flayhart. She is from Williamsport and has nearly 20 years of experience in criminal defense and civil law.
"I thought this was a perfect opportunity. I have a desire to want to help people, and I believe this is my chance to do that," Pulizzi said.
Ryan Gardner is the current Lycoming County district attorney. He is from Montoursville. He also spent time as an assistant district attorney and head of his own law practice.
"I look forward to, if things go my way, to rendering sound legal decisions compassionately, fairly, and with integrity, to be fair to all parties involved," Gardner said.
Each candidate told Newswatch 16 the qualities they would bring to the bench.
"With a hard work ethic, you know, growing up on a working farm my entire life, I don't shy away from hard work. I am looking forward to the opportunity to demonstrate to the community that the right choice and candidate would be me," said Gardner.
"I believe I am compassionate, I am understanding, I am fair, and I have a lot of personal and professional experiences that I believe give me a better understanding and give me fresh eyes from the bench," said Pulizzi.
"In my view, part of the job of the judge is to make good lawyers better, to help good lawyers serve their clients even better. It is really an honor to have this job," said Carlucci.
The primary election is Tuesday, May 16. There is a chance that all three candidates could end up on the ballot for the November election.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Ryan Hayslip is an Army veteran and served eight and a half years with two tours in Iraq. During that time, he developed his own issues with mental health.
"I was working with guys in the oil fields that were in therapy just like me, veterans. No one knows about it or talks about it," said Hayslip.
To help raise awareness and money for veterans dealing with mental health issues, Hayslip is doing a 24-hour walk through the Williamsport area.
"We are at the Hepburn Street River Walk parking lot now. We will go down to Maynard Street and cross over the Veteran Memorial Bridge and go over to Southside and come down South Williamsport and over the Market Street Bridge and back to the river walk on this side. It is a three-mile loop," added Hayslip.
This is the second year he has done the walk. He says other vets will accompany him on his 25-lap journey.
"We have quadrupled the start of what I had last year. Last year I had 30 people, and I have what is supposed to be like 100 people walking today," Hayslip said.
This year, most of the money raised from the walk will go to Heroes & Horses, an organization in Clinton County.
"It just helps veterans with PTSD come in and re-associate with horses. Believe it or not, horses tell you what is wrong with you when you don't even know it," said Vickie Hancock of Horses & Heroes.
If you would like to donate to Ryan's cause, you can do so here.
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STROUDSBURG, Pa. — With four paws on the pavement, three-year-old Jackson couldn't be happier on his walk in Monroe County.
But his owner, Nicole Murray, would love to be able to take him to a space in the borough designated just for him.
She says a dog park is needed.
"Everybody and anybody that enjoys, you know, having a dog and being outside. You know there's not a lot of places that I can take him," said Murray.
But soon enough, there will be.
Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission just launched a fundraising campaign to create a dog park.
It will feature six-foot-high fences with one section for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs.
Some trees will be added, along with benches, so dog owners can have a seat.
"All the time we get the calls, where can I take my dog? If there is a dog park, the ones that we can send them to are pretty far away and especially for folks that are living in more of our downtown areas, they don't have yards, but they have the dogs sit they need somewhere to take them safely, to get some fun some exercise and socialization," said Autumn Hawthorne, the Executive Director of Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission.
The field at Glen Park in Stroudsburg has sat vacant for several years. That's why it only made sense for Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission to choose the area for the dog park.
"We've got hikers and bikers that go out on the trails, but the field itself, for the vast majority of the time, is one of most underutilized recreation resources in the area. So we need a dog park, and we need something to do with this field. So it works perfectly," Hawthorne said.
Dog owners are thrilled to hear a park for their pooch is in the works, especially the two sides of the park.
"It's just perfect because Jackson here, you have his issues. He's afraid of bigger guys, so that will be ideal," Murray said.
The hope is to open the dog park next year.
The project will cost about $50,000.
If you would like to donate or learn more about the dog park campaign, click here.
The Willowtree Inn Restaurant is hosting a trivia night on the second Thursday of every month to raise funds for the dog park.
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MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — Four people are displaced after a home caught fire in Monroe County.
Fire crews were called to Cobblewood Drive in Mount Pocono around 6 p.m. Saturday.
Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company Chief Logan Evans says the fire started in the garage of the home and spread to the first floor, where crews were able to extinguish the flames.
Chief Evans says four people lived in the home, and two people were home at the time of the fire but got out safely. One person was taken to the hospital, there is no word on their condition.
The Red Cross is assisting those displaced by the fire.
There is no word yet on what caused the fire in Monroe County.
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BRODHEADSVILLE, Pa. — A road was shut down for several hours after a deadly crash in Monroe County.
The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon along Route 715 & Cottontail Lane in Brodheadsville.
The Monroe County Coroner's office was called to the scene along with state police.
There is no word yet on who was killed in the crash.
Route 715 & Cottontail Lane reopened around 9:30 p.m. in Monroe County.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — Tunkhannock Area high school senior Emily Seward says she has wanted to be an elementary teacher her whole life, and she's already working towards that goal.
As part of her coursework through the school, Emily is interning with Fay Ziegler's kindergarten class at Tunkhannock Primary Center in Wyoming County.
"You can only learn so much in college classes. It takes really being in the classroom to learn a lot of the skills and dispositions that you need to be an effective teacher, and I've got some great mentors," Seward said.
"It is fantastic having Emily here. She's a great asset to the classroom, and any extra hands is fantastic to have," added Ziegler.
In addition to her high school classes, Emily enrolled in courses through Keystone College.
Keystone works with school districts to give students an opportunity to get ahead.
When Emily crosses the stage at graduation next month and is handed her high school diploma, she will already have an associate's degree from Keystone College.
The first high school student to do so in Keystone's history.
"I truly can't believe that it's real. I've been working on it for two years, so it's definitely like, wow," Seward said.
"The opportunities that are available to these students now, if they just take the initiative and put in the effort, the world is their oyster, and they can do whatever they want," said Lori Bishop, Tunkhannock Area High School teacher.
Seward says it was a balancing act to make sure she got all her work done and still had time to be a teenager, but she's glad she did it and encourages others to take on the challenge.
"If you want to do it, just put in the work, the effort, the time, and believe in yourself because you can truly do it," said Seward.
Seward will continue her education in the fall at Mansfield University, pursuing a dual major in early childhood and special education.
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MEHOOPANY, Pa. — An outdoor yoga event in Wyoming County was a great way to bond with your mom for Mother's Day.
"Moms and Mimosas" featured nature and goats at Nimble Hill Goat Yoga.
The business opened in the fall, and this weekend was the real kick-off.
The goal was to leave the farm with a smile.
Organizers are planning similar events due to today's success at the farm in Wyoming County.
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There’s a wonderful place that you really should see called The Land of Hatchy Milatchy. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wyoming-county/mothers-day-goat-yoga-held-in-wyoming-county-nimble-hill-goat-yoga-wnep-wyoming-county-mehoopany-pa/523-f4666f8c-e041-485b-9f11-761060e1dd2e | 2023-05-14T17:07:57 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wyoming-county/mothers-day-goat-yoga-held-in-wyoming-county-nimble-hill-goat-yoga-wnep-wyoming-county-mehoopany-pa/523-f4666f8c-e041-485b-9f11-761060e1dd2e |
A Dickinson man died Friday afternoon and two other men suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision on state Highway 1804 about 25 miles east of Williston.
A 2008 Ford F350 driven by 49-year-old David Seiferd, of Williston, was traveling westbound and a 2010 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound with 40-year-old Robert Ndahigwa, of Dickinson, driving and 57-year-old Ronald Nanan, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, in the passenger's seat.
Seiferd failed to negotiate a curve in the road and crossed into the eastbound lanes, causing a head-on collision with the Toyota about 4:20 p.m., according to the Highway Patrol. Both Vehicles spun and came to rest in the south ditch. It was raining and road conditions were wet.
Ndahigwa was pronounced dead at the scene. Nanan and Seiferd were transported to Tioga Medical Center, and Seiferd was later sent to Trinity Health in Minot.
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The crash remains under investigation. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/one-dead-following-crash-near-williston/article_98160944-f268-11ed-9eb6-7b07f6112f92.html | 2023-05-14T17:09:02 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/one-dead-following-crash-near-williston/article_98160944-f268-11ed-9eb6-7b07f6112f92.html |
GREENSBORO — A 33-year-old woman died Saturday morning at the scene of an aggravated assault, Greensboro police said in a news release today.
Police are investigating the death of Kristen Coe Valdez as a homicide.
Officers responded just after 10 a.m. Saturday to Forestglade Drive, where they located Valdez; The initial news release incorrectly stated EMS transported her for treatment, police said.
The news release did not state how Valdez was fatally injured, and said police "are not searching for a suspect at this time." However, police have not said whether they have identified a suspect or made any arrests in her death.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. Residents can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to P3tips.com to submit a web tip. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-investigate-homicide-of-woman-33-who-died-saturday-morning/article_24c9a184-f26e-11ed-8474-d37da197f206.html | 2023-05-14T17:13:55 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-investigate-homicide-of-woman-33-who-died-saturday-morning/article_24c9a184-f26e-11ed-8474-d37da197f206.html |
100 years ago
1923: Flagstaff is interested and the astronomical world excited over the discovery of a new star, probably larger than our own sun, by C.O. Lampland of the Lowell Observatory staff on Monday night. It is located in the great Spiral Nebula, a sort of milky way that is much farther away than the Milky Way with which we are all familiar. This Spiral Nebula is believed to be a star universe like ours, but so far off that it seems to be only a very faint and small patch of light. The new star found by Lampland might have been formed by the coalition of two or more particles comprising the nebula. Its discovery could lead to many further interesting development; for instance, it may make it possible, as it heretofore never has been, to compute exactly the distance between earth and the Spiral Nebula.
The conference called by Gov. Hunt to consider the Colorado River situation adopted a resolution Wednesday favoring control by Arizona of all the power developed on the Colorado River within the boundaries of the state. It seemed to be the sense of the conferees that the governor should call a special session of the legislature to provide for a bond issue to get funds with which to build a dam at Glen Canyon. Estimates of the cost of this were between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000.
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75 years ago
1948: In a ceremony tonight to which the general public is invited, Florence Begay, a 16-year-old Navajo girl and valedictorian of the Flagstaff High School class of 1948, will be presented a check for $300 by the state Elks association for making the highest rank in state competition for national Elks scholarship awards. The presentation ceremony will take place at the courthouse steps beginning at 7 p.m. Miss Begay’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Begay, will be special guests. Arrangements for the ceremony have been handled by Andy Wolf. Music will be provided by the Flagstaff High School band under the direction of James Williams.
“The Arizona Industrial Commission’s continued apathy toward a solution of the state workmen’s compensation tangle as it applies to motion picture workers is working a hardship on the state’s Indians,” according to Lloyd Harrell, manager of the Chamber of Commerce. “Hugh D. (Shine) Smith tells us that the Indians have been asking when the picture companies will return to the reservations,” Harrell said. “For many years the film companies have been bringing a considerable cash income to the Indians who have been employed as extras and in other capacities.”
The difficulty arises from the fact that the movie people are paid such high salaries that if they are injured while working in Arizona, the compensation fund would be quickly depleted.
50 years ago
1973: Theatrikos, the new community theater group in Flagstaff, is closing out its first season this weekend and next with the production of “I Never Sang for My Father.” I saw a preview of it last night, and it is an excellent production that I can commend wholeheartedly to those interested in live theater. Getting a community theater group started and keeping it going in a city the size of Flagstaff can be a difficult task. There are many and varied problems, but as the program of last night’s play points out, the biggest for Theatrikos is the lack of a permanent home. “This nomadic existence we have led has meant that our dauntless (and often sleepless) stage crews and casts have found themselves transporting sets and props under all kinds of conditions, from knee-deep snow to ankle-deep mud,” the program notes.
This is usually the case with community theater groups, and it takes time to achieve that permanent home. If the participants are patient and enduring, they will succeed. And it appears that those involved in Theatrikos have the staying qualities that are necessary to eventually produce for them a permanent theater.
25 years ago
1998: Amid the pomp and circumstance of this weekend’s college graduation ceremonies, it is well to keep in mind some of the more sobering challenges facing the graduates. Of immediate concern is how to pay off all that debt most students accumulate during their college years. Although tuition at Northern Arizona University is a relatively low $2,088 a year, food and lodging costs add up. The university puts the official cost of a year at NAU at $6,800, but any student worth his pizza and concert tickets can easily run through $10,000 in nine months on campus. Unfortunately, instead of meeting expenses solely with low-interest federal student loans, more students are falling for the lure of easy -- but exorbitantly expensive -- credit via credit cards. Today, students easily rack up several thousand dollars on their charge card, an amount that, with interest at 18%, can take years to pay off. We urge students, despite the complicated paperwork, to go the student loan route: You’ll sleep better both before and after you graduate.
The memory of the failed Peaks Scenic Parkway might be one of a failed marriage, but the Fourth Street overpass is still looking for a date. And, like most first dates, the city doesn’t want to spend every last dime before concocting a plan to get cozy. Council candidates say they hear much support for a connection over — or under, or at — the railroad tracks on Fourth Street between East Route 66 and Huntington Drive.
Opponents of the concept are few, but arguments arise over how much it costs. One camp says it is somewhat expensive: About $18 million, if that. Another camp says it is real expensive: $35 million or more. Lost in the shuffle but not forgotten are the arguments over how to pay for it: Bonds? Taxes? If so, sales or property? Better yet, can’t someone else pay for it, or at least put something in the kitty?
Susan Johnson has lived in Flagstaff for over 30 years and loves to delve into her adopted hometown’s past. She has written two books for the History Press, Haunted Flagstaff and Flagstaff’s Walkup Family Murders, and, with her son Nick, manages Freaky Foot Tours. You’ll find her hiking the trails with her corgi, Shimmer.
All events were taken from issues of the Arizona Daily Sun and its predecessors, the Coconino Weekly Sun and the Coconino Sun. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-history-astronomical-world-was-excited-over-discovery-of-new-star/article_90955052-eedb-11ed-ab65-d314223ca54b.html | 2023-05-14T17:14:31 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-history-astronomical-world-was-excited-over-discovery-of-new-star/article_90955052-eedb-11ed-ab65-d314223ca54b.html |
HALSTEAD, Kan. (KSNW) — It was a moment unlike anything Halstead High School has ever experienced. Wilbur R. Nachtigal, 95, received his diploma Saturday afternoon after a 78-year delay.
“It’s a big honor for anybody, but especially me,” said the Halstead native, who would have been a member of Halstead’s 1946 graduating class. Instead, he made the decision to leave high school at age 17 to serve in World War II.
The veteran was a payroll clerk in the U.S. Marine Corps, holding the rank of Private First-Class. For his sacrifice, Halstead High School gladly awarded him his long-awaited diploma.
“This is really something special. I didn’t expect this much. And I’m very proud they gave that much to me,” said Wilbur R. Nachtigal.
Dragons Principal Chad Baalman said Nachtigal inquired about receiving a diploma just a few weeks ago.
“Kind of the process I went through was I presented it to our school board to make sure they were okay with it first. And there wasn’t just a yes from them, it was a ‘Why wouldn’t we want to do that?’ And so it’s just kind of a special thing for obviously myself but also for the kids,” Baalman said.
Three generations of Nachtigal’s family attended the ceremony, including five of his great-grandchildren. They said they could not be more proud of all his accomplishments.
“He’s very smart, he’s very astute. He is a mechanic; he’s helped this town. They all used to know where he lives, he knows everybody. So, for him to have this honor is just such a beautiful thing,” said Hillary Cardenas, Nachtigal’s granddaughter.
While this is the first time Halstead has awarded a veteran with their diploma. Baalman said he looks forward to the possibility of recognizing others in the same way. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/95-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran-receives-his-high-school-diploma/ | 2023-05-14T17:15:10 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/95-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran-receives-his-high-school-diploma/ |
Back in October, I wrote a High Country Running column saying goodbye to Stephanie Bruce, the professional runner, as she approached what was meant to be the final race of her career. After a difficult 2021, during which her mother passed away and she was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, Steph announced that she would retire at the end of 2022.
But things don’t always go as planned. As the grief she felt over her mother’s passing began to slowly fade, and after doctors assured her that she need not retire because of her heart, Steph began to run better.
She finished 12th at the Boston Marathon in April 2022 in the second-fastest time of her career. In August, she won her first senior international title, earning top honors in the 10K at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships. A month later, she captured her third national title -- winning the USA Track and Field Road 10K Championships.
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As the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon approached, Steph began having doubts about the whole retirement thing. But she worried how people would feel if she changed her mind. On one hand, she was training and racing as well as she ever had, but on the other hand, she had been so public about this being her last year.
Two days after finishing 13th in New York, her mind was made up again. She was not going to retire.
In the book, Steph and I wrote about her final season (which turned out not to be her final season).
“I was just dealing with a lot at the end of the year [2021]. And I thought that I had to have a ‘This is what I’m doing.’ And then I got to a point where actually it’s OK if I change my mind, and I don’t have to apologize for changing my mind," Bruce said.
That book, called “Follow Your Heart -- The Story of Stephanie Bruce’s Not-So-Final Season,” was released last month, and it has been a blast to go around and meet Steph’s fans while selling it. As we sold the book at the Boston and Big Sur marathons, countless fans came up to thank Steph for her honesty and her inspirational social media posts, and for being a voice for runner moms everywhere.
I asked Steph what those interactions have meant to her and how she sees the next chapter of her story unfolding.
“The last few weeks have felt like we’re living the book all over again. And I believe that’s the theme behind the book; taking fans along for the ride I’m experiencing. As far as how things are going to unfold: I guess I would say I don’t know yet. I’m all about letting people in before I know what the outcome is going to be. Because that feels like real life," she said.
And that’s Steph for you. She’s as real as it gets.
Ben Rosario is the executive director of HOKA Northern Arizona Elite.
Send your running thoughts to coordinating editor Julie Hammonds (runner@juliehammonds.com) to be featured in High Country Running. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/high-country-running-follow-your-heart/article_ebfdf392-f1ae-11ed-ba14-7fafe231eab9.html | 2023-05-14T17:16:10 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/high-country-running-follow-your-heart/article_ebfdf392-f1ae-11ed-ba14-7fafe231eab9.html |
No arrests after 2 killed, 5 injured in Yuma shooting
Yuma Police Department responded to a shooting on Saturday that left two dead and five injured. No suspects have been arrested.
Around 10:54 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired at a residence off Edward Drive and 39th Street in Yuma. When officers arrived, they found seven people with injuries, according to police.
A 19-year-old man was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center before police arrived and was pronounced dead a short time later. A second victim, a 20-year-old man, was transported by the Yuma Fire Department to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A 16-year-old boy was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center and later flown to Phoenix with life-threatening injuries. The other gunshot victims, males aged 15, 16, 18 and 19, had injuries that were not life threatening.
No suspects are in custody, according to Yuma police.
The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest, you may receive up to a $1,000 cash reward. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/14/no-arrests-2-killed-5-injured-yuma-shooting/70216415007/ | 2023-05-14T17:25:28 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/14/no-arrests-2-killed-5-injured-yuma-shooting/70216415007/ |
Man dies after crash on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Myesha Johnson
The Detroit News
A man driving a sports car died after going over a hill and crashing onto the Lodge Freeway early Saturday, Detroit police said.
The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. near Wyoming Avenue and M 10. Police said the man was driving a black Corvette. His name has not been released.
Police said in a separate incident around the same time a scout car that was blocking traffic was struck by a motorist. The scout car was unoccupied at the time, police said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/14/man-dies-after-crash-on-lodge-freeway-in-detroit/70216171007/ | 2023-05-14T17:39:41 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/14/man-dies-after-crash-on-lodge-freeway-in-detroit/70216171007/ |
Berkley Days festival ends early after reports of people with guns caused crowds to flee
A four-day-long festival in Berkley closed a day early after police said reports of people with guns caused crowds to flee.
The Berkley Department of Public Safety issued a statement on the Berkley Days' website to "dispel any rumors or disinformation" about the incident.
The statement said around 7 p.m. Saturday, Berkley officers went to the festival in response to several fights.
"A short time later, there were a number of reports of individuals with firearms, causing the crowds to flee in different directions. The decision was quickly made to close the event for the evening and officers immediately began to disperse the crowd," the statement said.
"After a short period of time, the entire property was cleared, and officers continue to monitor the neighborhood surrounding the event to assure there are no further issues," the statement said.
Police said no serious injuries were reported. Several toy guns were recovered but "no actual firearms" were observed or recovered, police said.
On Sunday Berkley Days was to feature family friendly events in celebration of Mother's Day. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/14/berkley-festival-ends-early-after-reports-of-people-with-guns-caused-panic/70216223007/ | 2023-05-14T17:39:42 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/14/berkley-festival-ends-early-after-reports-of-people-with-guns-caused-panic/70216223007/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin mom is especially happy to be celebrating this Mother's Day with her family after a terrifying health scare.
In March 2022, Emily Williams turned 40 and scheduled her first routine mammogram. When her results came back, it was good news. She was all clear.
A couple months later in May, she found out she was pregnant with her second child. Then in June, the good fortune was flipped, as Williams found a lump in her breast and was diagnosed with Stage IIB breast cancer.
"When I first was diagnosed, I think what the scariest part for me was, we went through all this effort to get pregnant. At 11 weeks, I'm like, oh, I'm almost at like the second trimester, right? I was, I was so close. So to find out I was diagnosed with breast cancer was extremely hard," said Williams.
However, with the help of her cancer care team at Texas Oncology, Williams received a safe and effective treatment for cancer throughout her pregnancy.
“Emily is an amazing young woman who fearlessly went through breast cancer treatment, motherhood, and is a young professional. She really is an inspiration and her fantastic can-do attitude continues to serve her well. People often fear that having a breast cancer diagnosis and a pregnancy together is ominous, and truthfully, most of the time it is not," said Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, medical oncologist at Texas Oncology for Austin Central.
"We as cancer specialists can work with families frequently to ensure the best outcome for both the patient and the pregnancy. It is terrifying at first for patients, but we as seasoned professionals can see patients through this journey," said Patt.
Williams said after her diagnosis, she thought the worst case scenario. She wanted to stay alive for her daughters and she went into her first meeting with her team with that mindset.
"There's been other pregnant women diagnosed with breast cancer. All it does is just change the course of action. You know, the protocol itself is the same as others that are diagnosed with breast cancer. So that's why I had the surgery first during my second trimester. Then two weeks later, I went straight into 21 weeks of chemo," said Williams.
In January 2023, five days after her last chemo treatment, Williams' water broke, and she went into labor. A healthy baby girl was born, and she held her daughter for the first time, washing away the trials of what had been an intensely challenging year.
"We do have a healthy four month old. We did all of the extra tests when she was born, extra blood tests, and everything came out so amazingly. She's perfectly normal and just happy and healthy," said Williams.
In April, Williams reached her goal of running the London Marathon, reminding everyone that mothers and cancer survivors are strong and resilient. The mother of two says that despite her body having been through so much, she’s stronger than ever.
"I decided to run the London Marathon. It was going to be my fourth marathon. So that was a motivation. I also had the opportunity to fundraise with the American Institute for Cancer Research as part of going to the London Marathon. I raised $6,500, and the American Institute for Cancer Research are big advocates for physical activity and nutrition as part of cancer survivorship," said Williams.
For other women who may be diagnosed with breast cancer, or going through a similar situation, Williams says it's all about the mindset and overcoming that hurdle.
"Give yourself some grace and do what you can do. But what I found really helpful for me was having a community around me. I had this whole group of people rallying around me, asking to run with me, to help with my training or just keeping me motivated, checking in on me, so that really helps," said Williams.
According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention, about one in eight women will get breast cancer during their lifetimes. Although breast cancer mostly occurs among older women, it can affect women under the age of 45 in rarer instances.
"When her baby was born, I saw one moment of a crack in this presence, and it was all concern about her baby. After all she had been through, the only thing she wanted was to just make sure the baby was good. That is what defines a mother. The relief she showed when she knew the baby was great was priceless. Cancer is hard enough by itself but adding in being pregnant can be beyond difficult. What I would tell patients is to keep their hope and gather a great support team!" said Rebecca Wiatrek, M.D., FACS, Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists for Austin Central and Round Rock.
The USPSTF recommends women who are 50 to 74 years old and are at average risk for breast cancer get a mammogram every two years. Women who are 40 to 49 years old should consult their doctor or other health care provider about when to start and how often to get a mammogram. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-mom-delivers-baby/269-b9b7d167-616b-48b5-bc1d-264e09facf62 | 2023-05-14T17:41:21 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-mom-delivers-baby/269-b9b7d167-616b-48b5-bc1d-264e09facf62 |
NORMAL — The Normal Town Council on Monday is expected to vote on additions to the Blackstone Trails subdivision and a new Route 66 roadside attraction near One Normal Plaza.
According to council documents, two additions are planned for the Blackstone Trails subdivision, which is at the northeast corner of Hershey and Shepard roads in northeast Normal. These would be the fourth and fifth additions to the area.
The fourth addition will encompass 4.8 acres just north of the detention basin and will include 20 lots for detached single-family residences, according to council documents. It will also have an out lot that will serve as an easement for utilities, drainage and pedestrian access.
The developer will build a hard-surfaced connection on the out lot from the sidewalk to the trail around the detention basin. The Blackstone Trails homeowners association will be responsible for maintaining pedestrian improvements within the out lot.
The fifth addition will encompass 7.79 acres just north of the proposed fourth addition. It will include 37 lots for detached single-family houses, along with all required right-of-ways for public streets and easements for utilities.
A 25-foot drainage easement will be placed in the side yards between lots 220 and 221.
Both additions were approved by the town council in September, but the development was delayed when the developer did not pay the fees or post a bond within the 90-day period before the council's approval expired, according to council documents.
The developer is now ready to pay the fees and post the bond, and is requesting that the council reapprove both additions.
Route 66
The council also will vote on a new Route 66 roadside attraction on Pine Street, adjacent to the south edge of One Normal Plaza.
Council documents said Normal and other municipalities in McLean County are partnering with the Bloomington-Normal Convention and Visitors Bureau to acquire grants for Route 66-themed attractions along the historic highway, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The installation in Normal would have 8-foot-tall letters spelling "NORMAL," with a 10-foot-tall Route 66 shield at the end. The entire structure would be 43 feet long and would sit on a concrete pad with ground-mounted lights illuminating it.
The planning commission held a public hearing on May 4 and approved the plan with a variance for the height and size, according to council documents.
Road, sidewalk repairs
The council will vote on almost $1.8 million in road repairs on East College Avenue from Blair to Young drives.
The project consists of furnishing all work necessary for the milling and repair of existing surfaces and a overlay of hot mix asphalt.
Work will also include pavement patching, removal of concrete curbs and gutters, and adjustment and/or replacement of various water and sewer structures.
Council documents said the project was bid out to Rowe Construction of Bloomington for a total of $1,795,411.
Funding is available in the roadway fund and the project is the first of three separate projects proposed for the 2023 street resurfacing program, which was presented to the council March 6.
Sidewalk repair work along East College Avenue is already underway, and resurfacing is expected to begin in June with an anticipated completion date of Oct. 15.
Other business for Monday's meeting includes the following:
- Authorizing renewal of the town's participation in the Municipal Insurance Cooperative Agency insurance program for 2023-24
- Approving recommended Harmon Arts Grant Awards
- Authorizing an agreement with the City of Bloomington, McLean County, Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District and the Ecology Action Center for the Tree Corps Program services
- Authorizing a contract with The FPI Inc. (Athlete Factory) for services from provided through Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant funds
- Waving the formal bidding process and authorizing the purchase of a Kubota RTV utility vehicle from Nord Outdoor Power for $39,592
- Waving the formal bidding process and authorizing the purchase of refuse containers from Schaefer Systems International Inc. for $45,696
- Waving the formal bidding process and authorizing the purchase of a Toro Greenmaster Greens mower from MTI Distributing for $55,675
- Approving a site plan and a final plat for the Apostolic Christian Church at 4408 E. Raab Road
- Appointing members to the Human Relations Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals
The Youth On A Mission Advisory Council, comprised of high school students from Unit 5, will be hosting a presentation.
The council meets at 7 p.m. Monday on the fourth floor of Uptown Station. Council meetings are also livestreamed on the town’s YouTube channel. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/normal-to-reapprove-blackstone-trails-additions-ok-route-66-attraction/article_3c17e8d0-f0f9-11ed-85b5-43afd2602239.html | 2023-05-14T17:44:51 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/normal-to-reapprove-blackstone-trails-additions-ok-route-66-attraction/article_3c17e8d0-f0f9-11ed-85b5-43afd2602239.html |
PULASKI COUNTY, Arkansas — One Daisy Bates Elementary School student is in the hospital after being hit by a Pulaski County Special School District bus around 4 p.m. on Friday near the 3600 block of West Hensley Road.
According to Lt. Cody Burk with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, the school bus driver thought the road was clear after making a drop-off but didn't realize one of the kids had fallen.
Burk said the back tire of the bus ran over the student and that the accident is currently under investigation.
Edgar, the father of the injured student, said his child underwent a few surgeries at Arkansas Children's Hospital and will have another one in a few months. The family is expecting about a year of recovery.
"He got away with minor injuries considering the circumstances... I couldn't ask for anything more than that," Edgar said. "My other two children have had him [the bus driver] for three years. He's a great guy and I really feel sorry for him because I know he's feeling a lot of guilt."
The PCSSD released a statement and said its thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing, and we will update with more information as soon as it becomes available. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/child-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-school-bus/91-e396b7b0-2070-439e-af2b-11e22ab52d96 | 2023-05-14T18:01:45 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/child-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-school-bus/91-e396b7b0-2070-439e-af2b-11e22ab52d96 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Ana Del Rocio is running for Multnomah County commissioner with the goal of tackling the homelessness and housing crises in addition to environmental initiatives and improving the implementation of pre-school for all.
The former policy director for then-commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson also worked as a teacher, David Douglas School Board member and served as co-chair of the Multnomah County Charter Review Committee.
Del Rocio says if she is elected, she wants to focus on building economic prosperity by addressing homelessness and affordable housing.
“We’re facing a set of interlocking crises around housing and homelessness, mental health and addiction and community safety. What we need in District 3 is someone who understands the specific needs of our communities. I’ve lived on both sides of [Interstate] 205 and I know that people are really concerned about not just getting their neighbors immediately into housing who are unhoused, also housing affordability for families at all income levels,” Del Rocio said.
The candidate says the next commissioner needs to recognize the decades-long economic issues impacting the community.
“I’m so proud to be running to represent District 3 in East Portland. It’s where I am choosing to raise my children. We have a vibrant cultural set of communities that are really looking out for one another, caring for one another, small businesses and entrepreneurs who form the backbone of our hyper-local economy. But we have faced significant threats to our dignity and security over the past, truly, decades that have resulted in a lot more economic distress, spikes in gun violence and really inequitable outcomes in education across the board,” Del Rocio said.
She added, “we can’t just set the bar at ending homelessness and hunger. We deserve a path to thriving communities that include arts and culture, that include community centers, that include small businesses. And I think it’s time that we elect someone who can deliver on that.”
During her campaign, Del Rocio has said the thousands of homeless people on the streets, especially in Portland, is a failure of policy and says the Joint Office of Homeless Services needs to address unsheltered homelessness, build permanent supportive housing, add to the county’s housing supply and says the county needs to bolster its behavioral health workforce.
“When it comes to the public health side, that’s really where Multnomah County stands to shine and really needs to address it’s behavioral health workforce shortage to supplement any housing intervention with robust behavioral health treatment options that includes mental health and addiction services to really wrap around and make sure people stay housed.”
As the county works to support the City of Portland’s Safe Rest Villages to house people facing homelessness, Del Rocio says the county needs to address the root of housing instability.
“The county has a crucial role to play, again, when it comes to supplementing that intervention with mental health and addiction support services. What we understand from the science is that mental illness and addiction are chronic health conditions. We have been facing his crisis in this region for a long time, preceding even the housing and homelessness crisis. So, we have a responsibility to address the underlying conditions and causes that may be contributing to housing instability,” Del Rocio said,
The candidate also wants to tackle environmental justice.
“Environmental justice looks at people and planet as one. We can’t talk about the planet as if it were somehow devoid of the people who live on the planet, and we have to make sure that any policy that we’re seeing takes care of both. For the county, again a local public health authority, we need to make sure that we are addressing and really prioritizing the health and safety of people, particularly as the climate continues to change,” Del Rocio said.
Another initiative the candidate wants to address is the implementation of pre-school for all and helping parents find childcare.
“We have received a lot of investments and commitment from across the board that this is an important area to invest in from the zero to five age group. We have a new initiative that is considered a model across the country here in Multnomah County. We can’t afford to have that be anything less than successful and for Multnomah County District 3 especially when so many families are more childcare burdened than rent or mortgage burdened, it is incumbent on leadership at the county to make sure that program is successful, that we’re hiring providers, that we’re meeting our target student service population requirements and that we’re really delivering high quality, affordable education.” | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/multco-commissioner-candidate-del-rocio-on-homeless-housing-and-prosperity/ | 2023-05-14T18:15:26 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/multco-commissioner-candidate-del-rocio-on-homeless-housing-and-prosperity/ |
OCOEE, Fla. – More than two hundred people gathered Sunday in Ocoee for the 13th annual Asian American Heritage Council Asian Cultural Festival.
A Dragon dance kicked off the festival in style. It is widely known in Asian culture. There were also different cuisines and vendors out celebrating and showcasing Asian culture, reminding others about the importance of inclusion here in Central Florida.
“It’s very important for the entire society to know our culture and know the value we appreciate and we are all a part of this society,” said Yan Lu, president of the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida.
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Guide Cholvanich and his team at Meng’s Kitchen were among the vendors here. They sell southeast Asian comfort food.
“We do this every year and we feel the importance of doing it because the Asian community is rising here,” Cholvanich said.
This festival, which also helps provide scholarships for students, comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week a bill requiring the instruction of Asian American Pacific Islander history in Florida public schools in Kindergarten through grade 12.
Mimi Chan, director of Make Us Visible Florida, worked for the last two years to get this piece of legislation signed. She said growing up and going to school in Florida, she never learned about the civic contributions of Asian Americans.
“Had I seen myself reflected in history and had others been able to learn about the civic contributions, I feel that the feeling of other or the perpetual foreigner syndrome could have been prevented,” Chan said.
Chan said it will take three to five years before the curriculum is introduced into classrooms.
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Salad and Go: Salad and Go is partnering with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger, to raise $150,000 during the month of May. The funds will be used to help provide healthy meals to millions of children in the United States. Now through May 31, Salad and Go guests will have the opportunity to donate in the drive-thru or online to support the cause.
In addition to raising funds, Salad and Go teams will volunteer over the summer at several No Kid Hungry partner sites.
For more information or to find a participating location near you, visit saladandgo.com.
Cox Charities: Grant applications are being accepted now through May 26 for programs that support one or more of Cox Charities' three philanthropic cornerstones: education (with a priority on K-12 and STEAM), diversity (with a priority on programs serving 80% of more of a target population or serve an inclusion, diversity and equity initiative), and environment/sustainability programs (with a priority on water conservation, waste or carbon reduction).
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For more than 25 years, Cox employees — through Cox Charities — have donated nearly $10 million to help Arizona communities. Last year alone, Cox Charities distributed $75,000 to 19 nonprofits serving Southern Arizona.
Grants awarded will be for up to $10,000. For more information or to apply, visit tucne.ws/1n91.
Dunkin': Dunkin’ small business owner and franchisee Roy Patel gave out 200 Dunkin’ gift cards to Banner — University Medical Center nurses in honor of Nurses Day.
Casas Adobes Rotary: The rotary recognized 157 Tucson-area eighth-graders for academic achievement, character, leadership and civic engagement as part of its eighth-grade Honors and Legacy for Learning Program. These students will be eligible for a Casas Adobes Rotary scholarship in their senior year of high school as long as they are attending one of the following districts: Flowing Wells, Marana, Catalina Foothills and Amphitheater.
Four Peaks Brewing Company: Four Peaks Brewing Company is kicking off its 13th annual Four Peaks for Teachers Program. This year, one teacher will be named Four Peaks Teacher of the Year and will receive a $3,000 grant plus a teachers' lounge makeover at their school. Ten runners-up will each receive a $1,000 cash grant for their classroom, and Four Peaks will give away $7,000 of school supply kits to teachers throughout the southwest. Nominations can be submitted at fourpeaksforteachers.org and will be accepted through June 30.
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The Triangle Bar is one of Arizona’s oldest cattle ranches. Located on the old Black Canyon Road in New River, just north of Phoenix, the property started as a stage station in 1879. An old adobe house was still standing when Frank Alkire purchased the property in 1886. Three years later, he brought his new wife, Asenath, to live on the ranch.
Asenath Phelps was born Aug. 27, 1865, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Still a child when her family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, she became friends with the neighbor boy, Frank Alkire. Years later, the couple reunited in San Diego, California, and were married on Pacific Beach April 10, 1889.
Frank and Asenath initially settled in Phoenix until Frank was needed at the Triangle Bar. A city girl, Asenath had no idea how remote her new home would be, and the trials she would face in the wilderness, but she dutifully packed up their meager belongings and hopped aboard the buckboard for the long, dusty ride to New River, a trip that required an overnight stay on the trail.
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Frank found a quiet spot for the evening and asked Asenath to search for firewood while he tended to the animals. Suddenly, Asenath shouted, “Come quick! I’ve gotten into trouble.” Frank found Asenath trying to wrestle a cholla cactus for firewood, her hands covered in cactus thorns. This time the cactus won but Asenath would conquer far more during her ranching years.
Arriving at the ranch, Asenath discovered her new home consisted of three rooms with a wide porch and grape vines climbing up the porch posts. The roof was made of cottonwood logs, saguaro ribs, and hay, held together with a mixture of red mud and water. A resident snake, Old Bill, lived in the roof and was allowed to stay as long as it kept the rat population at bay. An ocotillo fence surrounded the yard.
Inside, Asenath eyed a long, well-used table that was big enough to feed all the ranch hands and visitors who usually arrived around dinner time (the stage to Phoenix stopped just outside her door). She quickly decided the timeworn oilcloth and tin dishes would have to go. Spreading a bright red checkered cloth over the rickety table, adding napkins, chinaware, and decent silverware, she went to work cooking for whoever showed up.
Frank wrote about his “Little Lady of the Triangle Ranch” in an unpublished manuscript housed at Tucson’s Arizona History Museum. He described Asenath as “a trim, slim, little figure of a girl,” and often joked about the difficult time she had adapting to western living. But Asenath was made of studier stock than Frank could imagine. On more than one occasion, she gritted her teeth and did what had to be done to keep the ranch afloat.
An example of Asenath’s tenacity occurred when one of the ranch horses ran into a barbed wire fence, sustaining a massive cut that ran from its chest down its shoulder and foreleg. Frank was set to shoot the horse, but Asenath would have no part of killing such a magnificent animal.
Asking for a bucket of warm water, a sponge, antiseptic, and a long curved needle used to sew grain sacks, she found a skein of heavy embroidery thread in her sewing kit and ordered the horse blindfolded with its forefeet tied. Under her direction, one of the cowhands washed the large cut before holding the big flap of skin against the animal’s chest while Asenath sewed the horse back together.
The horse, seeming to understand what Asenath was doing, stayed fairly quiet during the entire operation. Once stitched, she had the men place a cloth around the horse’s neck and tie the ends to its legs for a bandage.
“Talk about grit,” Frank wrote about his petite wife. “She had it!”
Six weeks later, the horse was in good shape.
On another occasion, a wounded deer pinned Frank to the ground after grinding him into a cholla cactus. Asenath had to shoot the animal before it did dire damage to her husband — the first time she ever used a firearm. She spent the next few hours pulling cactus needles out of Frank’s posterior.
Indians appeared infrequently at the ranch but one day, Asenath looked up to see a band of Apaches approaching, escorted by a cavalry officer who was taking them to Fort McDowell. Asenath stayed back when a fight erupted between one of the men and a woman, but when the man struck the woman with force, Asenath was off the porch in a flash. Boldly separating the feuding couple, she took the woman to the house, bandaged her face, and gave her food before sending her back to her people. The two women did not speak to each other during the entire episode but as the woman left, Asenath turned to Frank and emphatically stated, “No man could ever do a thing like that to me. I would kill him.” Frank believed her.
Asenath and Frank had five children; two died at an early age.
In 1895 the couple left the Triangle Bar Ranch to live in Phoenix. Asenath embedded herself in the town’s growth. She became director of the Florence Crittenton Home, originally a refuge for sick and destitute women, and helped establish local divisions of the Parent Teachers Association throughout Arizona.
She formed a Food Relief Group for families suffering from the cotton disaster of 1920 and is credited with providing hundreds of meals for those in need. She was a member of the Women’s Club of Phoenix and a leader in supporting laws to protect women and children. She was touted as “one of Arizona’s most notable grand ladies.”
In their later years, Frank asked Asenath if she would like to return to the ranch. She said no but she also admitted that those years on the ranch were the happiest time of her life. “Of course,” Frank said, “we were young then, and life had much to offer.”
On Jan. 3, 1950, Asenath died at age 84. She is buried at Phoenix’s Greenwood Memory Law Cemetery.
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BALTIMORE — Police are currently on scene for a shooting in the west Baltimore.
Officers were called to the 1900 block of McCulloh Street for reports of a shooting inside of a home.
They arrived and located a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound.
She was taken to an area hospital to receive treatment. Her condition is currently unknown.
A juvenile male was taken into custody.
Central District Detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2411.
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BALTIMORE — The Maryland Opera summer camp is back!
The summer camp held for high school students helps to identify and nurture young singers with an interest in voice and opera.
The camp is set to run from July 10 to July 23. All sessions are held from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.
At the end of the camp, a performance will be held on July 23 at 5pm at The Church of the Redeemer in North Baltimore.
Select campers will also be given an opportunity to sing at one of the Maryland Opera outdoor performances scheduled throughout the summer and fall at different locations throughout the state.
The camp is free and open to all students grades 9-12. 2023 graduates can also apply to be in the camp.
All applications should be submitted by June 10, 2023.
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MICHIGAN CITY — Paul Volponi, author of 15 popular books for young adults, visited Michigan City High School recently, meeting with several groups of students in the school library to discuss his novels and lead them in writing workshops.
During one session with Monica Handley’s AP English Composition students, Volponi shared that even though he was a good student in school, he was not a reader.
“I used to pretend to read books,” he said, admitting that he would participate in class discussions just by rephrasing things others were saying. “I was wrong,” he said. “I never came up with any solid ideas of my own.”
Then, a teacher gave him a copy of a book based on the first James Bond movie – a movie he loved. “That was my first book. I am so grateful to that teacher.”
Volponi went on to become a successful writer, teacher, and journalist living in New York City.
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From 1992-1998, he taught incarcerated teens on Rikers Island to read and write. That experience formed the basis of his ALA Award-winning novels Rikers High and Black and White. From 1999-2005, he taught teens in drug treatment programs, inspiring his ALA Award-winning novel Rooftop.
During the workshop at MCHS, Volponi urged students to write about what they know and feel passionate about.
He said his first book, Black and White, was rejected by one publisher because his protagonist was black, yet he is a white author.
“People are going to tell you what you can do and what you can’t,” he said. “Don’t listen to them. Do what you want.”
During his workshops at MCHS, Volponi gave students writing prompts based on a character named Jessup, who was wrongly accused of beating a corrections officer at a juvenile facility.
“Pick up Jessup’s story… tell me what happens next. Write from any perspective – Jessup’s, his mom, the guard, other students. Take it into the past or the future. Give him superpowers. There are no limits. What will you do with Jessup?”
After students wrote several sentences, Volponi encouraged several to read their passages aloud, offering tips and critiques.
“This is how you sharpen your skills. I am so impressed with the creativity here.”
Volponi visits classes across the U.S., either in-person or via video conferencing, to discuss the novels and encourage students who wish to pursue their own writing.
According to MCAS Library Media Specialist Gwen Hudson, who arranged his visit to MCHS, several of his books are available at MCHS and middle school libraries. “We truly appreciate the time he spent here in Michigan City,” she said. “His passion for writing and his expertise really inspired our students.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/award-winning-author-visits-mchs/article_f4e7ce70-e9f1-11ed-a528-43918bfdd09e.html | 2023-05-14T18:21:02 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/award-winning-author-visits-mchs/article_f4e7ce70-e9f1-11ed-a528-43918bfdd09e.html |
GARY — Jennifer Poncin’s passion for volunteer work led her to create an organization all Region residents can enjoy.
Poncin noticed the local community's effort surrounding volunteer work when she moved to the Miller section of Gary in 2017. She quickly discovered that she wanted to become part of the effort.
After stumbling across the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, Poncin decided to dabble in the arts to create a community theater group. Miller Community Theatre was established in July 2021.
“I had no idea what any of this would involve,” she said. “I really liked the idea of being able to see a show right here in our backyard. I thought it’d be great.”
Poncin brought her idea to life by connecting with her neighbor, Marty Grubbs, through mutual friends. Grubbs began his directing career in the 1990s. He served as Highland High School’s drama director for 15 years, then as artistic director for Muncie Civic Theatre for 10 years.
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“I love telling a good story,” he said. "I'm addicted to art."
Upon establishing MCT, Poncin began collaborating with Kathy Long at the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District. The MBACD allowed MCT to utilize its building, the Marshall J. Gardener Center for the Arts, to host its first production last August.
"We got out of the way and let them do their thing," said Long, MBACD's president. "The key is to give people a space to let them do their thing without trying to dictate to them."
The Mad Women’s Cabaret sold out all five shows a week leading up to opening night. The cast consisted of 10 actors and nearly 50 volunteers. It was more successful than Poncin ever imagined.
"This show was by far one of the best experiences of my life," she said. "Making people happy is addicting. I will continue to do this until I can't anymore. It was that much fun."
MCT's next production, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," is scheduled for the last two weekends of July. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Further, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, the couple meet a houseful of wild characters. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Further unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named Rocky.
Tickets, $20 a person, will go live on MCT's website by June 1. For more information visit millerbeacharts.org.
"We welcome all performers of every experience level, body type, skin color, gender identity and sexual preference," Poncin said. "The only thing you must have is a desire to be in a great show and have a wonderful time doing it."
"I thought this show would be a great fit for the community," Grubbs said. "We're in a time where lawmakers are trying to make laws on trans people and I want to show that trans people matter, queer people matter, gay people matter. Everyone matters." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/miller-community-theatre-encourages-inclusiveness-around-the-region/article_3aa98ade-eebb-11ed-b193-2b0e9714fc1c.html | 2023-05-14T18:21:08 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/miller-community-theatre-encourages-inclusiveness-around-the-region/article_3aa98ade-eebb-11ed-b193-2b0e9714fc1c.html |
Law enforcement officials are investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Saturday night, along Wallace Street in West Philadelphia.
According to police, officers responded to a reported shooting along the 4800 block of Wallace Street at about 10:11 p.m. on Saturday.
At that time, officials said, responding officers found a 46-year-old man who had been shot in the back, abdomen and left side.
He was taken to a nearby hospital, where police said, he was pronounced at about 10:27 p.m.
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A weapon was recovered, law enforcement officials said, but no arrest has yet been made and an investigation is ongoing.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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Law enforcement officials have released images of the individual believed to be responsible for the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy that happened on a SEPTA platform in West Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon.
Investigators said they are searching for three individuals believed to be involved in this shooting. On Sunday, police released images of the individual believed to have pulled the trigger in this incident.
The individual is sought after a 14-year-old boy was shot to death at about 2:09 p.m. on SEPTA’s westbound Market-Frankford Line platform at 5200 Market Street, officials said.
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As shown in these images, the individual believed to be responsible for the shooting can be seen wearing a black facemask and a black hoodie. SEPTA officials said this individual was also carrying a lime-green firearm.
Officials have said they are seeking three individuals for possible involvement in this shooting, all of whom were reportedly last seen fleeing westbound on Market Street after the incident.
Anyone who may have information on this incident is asked to contact call SEPTA Police at (215) 580-8111 or Philadelphia Police by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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WAVERLY – All Bremer County Courthouse offices, including the Bremer County Convenience Center/Landfill and Clerk of Court offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
Photos: Cedar Valley athletes at state qualifying track meet in Dubuque
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Waterloo West sophomore Ben Frazier finishes first in the 100 meter dash during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls senior Jacob Kieler makes a jump in the high jump during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Waterloo East senior Jameel Montgomery makes a jump in the high jump during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Waterloo West freshman Deztin McMurrin makes a jump in the high jump during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Zoe Zylstra runs in the 4x800 meter relay during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls freshman Jaden Merrick runs in the 3200 meter run during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Jordan Townsend runs in the distance medley during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Josee Simonson runs in the distance medley during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Waterloo East's Nyla Norman, left, and Cedar Falls' Karis Finley run in the 400 meter dash during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls junior Jake Peters make a throw in the shot put during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls senior Kael Martin makes a throw in the shot put during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls junior Maddie Gallagher runs in the 3000 meter run during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls senior Ben Roussell runs in the 4x800 meter relay during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls junior Tanner Jacobson runs in the 400 meter dash during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls senior Ben Roussell runs in the 4x200 meter relay during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha and Sylvan Learning Center are expanding their partnership to provide after-school tutoring to the club’s youth members, with the support of Jockey.
The tutoring programs that will be offered to the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha youth members will be tailored to each member’s specific needs. The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha goal is to meet the youth at their level of experience.
With the support of Jockey, funding for the 2022-2023 school year will allow the club to provide a larger dedicated space for Sylvan and will allow more youth members to be reached.
The goal of the partnership is to increase academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha youth members, particularly those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools; to help members meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; and to offer members a broad array of enrichment activities to complement their regular academic programs.
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The partnership between the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha and Sylvan Learning Center during the 2021-2022 school year showed successl. Initial assessments completed on 60 of the Club’s youth members showed there were no youth members that could read at grade-level, and some were two levels behind. At the end of the program, listening and reading comprehension increased by 78% for the 3rd grade members, 100% for the 2nd graders, and the 1st grade group increased their print awareness by 60%.
Sylvan Learning Center of Kenosha is focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning. Both organizations are committed to partnering to improve outcomes for youth in Kenosha and to meet the needs of our community.
“We are so excited and thankful to be able to offer this service to families in the Kenosha community,” said Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha CEO Tara Panasewicz. “We will be able to give youth in the Club tutors that are more focused on academic help and continue to grow our overall services offered from the Boys & Girls Club.”
The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha is a youth guidance organization dedicated to promoting health, social, educational, vocational, cultural, character and leadership development. The club helps youth improve their lives by building skills, values, and self-esteem. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/boys-girls-club-of-kenosha-jockey-and-sylvan-learning-center-partner-to-provide-after-school/article_88f69002-ea9b-11ed-af7e-6b8dfd0e4290.html | 2023-05-14T18:34:37 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/boys-girls-club-of-kenosha-jockey-and-sylvan-learning-center-partner-to-provide-after-school/article_88f69002-ea9b-11ed-af7e-6b8dfd0e4290.html |
Laurence Juber's songbook, like his British accent, can be heard far beyond the U.S. shorelines.
So on Saturday, a day after performing a tribute to the Beatles at TADA Theatre, Juber, who formerly played guitar in the late 1970s with Paul McCartney and Wings, will perform his personal favorite songs in a show that could be all over the board.
The offerings will be unique, he says — from the Beach Boys to Pete Townsend to Jimi Hendrix. It isn't accurate to call it an American songbook, as it's being billed, he says.
"I actually tend to refer to as the great Anglo American songbook," said Juber, who is no stranger to either Lincoln or the TADA stage.
In 2008, TADA presented "Gilligan's Island: The Musical," written by Juber and his wife, Hope. It was one of the first productions held at the tiny playhouse inside the Haymarket district's Creamery Building, 701 P St.
TADA's setup still appeals to Juber, who will be making his first appearance in Lincoln as a solo artists. With Wings, he played in some of the world's most storied arenas, but TADA is perfect for where he is in life these days, he says.
"An intimate environment like TADA is going to be great," he said. "It makes it that much more special."
Juber now lives in Los Angeles and tours America as a solo act. In addition, he has scored a handful of films and has worked as a studio musician for a number of television shows.
"It's just being able to improvise being able to create something in the musical moment," he said. "And that's part of the excitement of it. … Sometimes it's a question of composing, or arranging somebody else's music, but I'm bringing my sensibility to it."
Juber was the sole guitarist for the first six seasons of "Home Improvement," a 1990s sitcom that starred Tim Allen. He also was a musician for "7th Heaven" for 11 seasons and was one of the musicians selected by composer Danny Elfman to lay down the score in "Good Will Hunting," the Oscar-winning film written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in 1997.
Moving to America in 1981 was always a goal, Juber said. It afforded him far more musical opportunities even if there are some things he misses about being in England.
"America being the land of opportunity just gave me more opportunities careerwise," he said. " Of course, traveling. In England, it's a little different. You don't have the things to deal with. I think the saying is in England 100 miles is a long way. In America, 100 years is a long time."
Granted, there is a lack of history in America by comparison, but musically it's all worked out pretty well for Juber.
He began playing guitar in 1963, just as Beatlemania was sweeping its way out of Liverpool and into America.
Yes, he was influenced by the Fab Four, but also had a love of blues and jazz, as well as an affinity for several American groups, including the Beach Boys.
He continued plying his craft and eventually found his way to Wings in 1978. The three years he spent with McCartney gives him an interesting perspective on one of the most influential musicians in rock and roll history.
On Friday, he'll play a number of songs written and performed by both the Beatles and Wings. He said he also will play a version of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy."
"I'll tell some stories in between tunes — maybe give a little insight into the the musical aspect of things," he said. "I'm really trying to make it an entertainment experience."
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About: Juber played guitar with Paul McCartney and Wings in the late 1970s. His Friday concert will be a tribute to the Beatles, while Saturday's show will feature his playing a songbook of American classics. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/former-wings-guitarist-makes-his-return-to-lincoln-for-two-concerts/article_431fdcec-ead6-11ed-acbf-ab63fa437f0f.html | 2023-05-14T18:47:11 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/former-wings-guitarist-makes-his-return-to-lincoln-for-two-concerts/article_431fdcec-ead6-11ed-acbf-ab63fa437f0f.html |
ALBANY -- Will some popular restaurant be able to halt the "Culinary Gangster's" reign? Have any new businesses or professionals moved onto the local scene and resonated with a large enough group of followers to surprise established peers?
Those questions and many many more will be answered Sunday, May 21 at Albany's Hasan Temple as The Albany Herald unveils the winners of its 2023 Readers Choice Awards. The fun afternoon kicks off at 3 p.m.
Tens of thousands of votes have been cast and counted in dozens of categories in an effort to determine southwest Georgia favorites.
"We couldn't do this event without the support of our community," Herald Retail Sales Manager Heather Harrison said. "So we want the community to join us as we celebrate the winners among the Best of the Best in southwest Georgia. The $10 entry fee includes a raffle ticket to enter and win some awesome gifts from our amazing sponsors: Bottoms Up!, Mi Casa, Books a Million, Soothe, 8 Mile Customs, Deb's Curbside Cupcakes, DJ Planet X Industries, the city of Albany and more.
"Only 300 VIP tickets are available, and they allow holders to enjoy delicious catering from award-winning Southern Elegance catering and include extra raffle and drink tickets. We sold out of VIP tickets last year, so be sure to get yours early. Tickets can be purchased online at https://scnitickets.com/e/2023-readers-choice-awards."
In addition to recognition of Readers Choice Award winners and elegant food for VIP ticket holders, the celebration will include food, local vendors, live music, crafters, businesses, raffles and giveaways. Music will be provided by the Lovves, one of five finalists in the Readers Choice local Musical Group category.
A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to the winning nonprofit to further their mission of providing for those in need in southwest Georgia communities.
Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are still available, so interested businesses may contact an Albany Herald sales rep or reach out to Harrison at Heather.harrison@albanyherald.com or call (229) 291-6077.
With tens of thousands of votes determining the outcome, there are sure to be some surprises among this year's Readers Choice winners.
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The Cape May County Departments of Health and Mosquito Control are asking the public to not take the bait.
County Commissioner Jeffery Pierson announced Sunday the distribution of about 32,000 vaccine-laden baits throughout the mainland communities in the county to help mitigate the spread of rabies. The majority of baits will be distributed by helicopter, and the remaining will be distributed by hand in raccoon habitats, like storm drains, and other areas inaccessible from the air.
Pierson anticipates the baits to be distributed within the next two to three weeks.
“The bait will have a warning label and include a Cape May County Department of Health telephone number for inquiries and for people to call if contact with the bait occurs," Health officer Kevin Thomas said in a news release.
The vaccine is not harmful to wild animals or pets. Although the exposure risk to humans is very slight, the following information is important:
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• Be aware of what bait looks like.
• Encourage children to leave the baits alone.
• Keep dogs and cats inside or on leashes at least five days after your area has been baited.
• Do not attempt to take bait away from your pet. You may be bitten.
• Wash your hands or exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water if you touch the bait or the liquid vaccine inside the bait.
"This vaccination program will help to reduce the number of animals with rabies such as raccoons, result in fewer encounters between rabid wildlife, pets and people," Thomas said.
Pet owners are asked to vaccinate their dogs and cats against rabies. Additionally, people should not approach wild animals. Instead call local animal control.
Rabies is fatal in humans, and any animal bite should be taken seriously. The rabies virus is shed in the saliva of animals that are infected with the virus. If you are bitten by an animal, wash the wound, seek medical attention immediately and call the Department of Health and your municipal animal control agency. If you are exposed to a rabid or suspected rabid animal, you must receive rabies shots as soon as possible to prevent the disease. If your pet has contact with a wild animal, contact your veterinarian and the Department of Health right away.
For more information, call the Health Department at 609-465-1209 or go to the Environmental Division at cmchealth.net or the department's Facebook page. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/rabies-baiting-to-begin-this-month-in-cape-may-county/article_1888e85e-f286-11ed-a0f6-5f0ff156a600.html | 2023-05-14T19:33:08 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/rabies-baiting-to-begin-this-month-in-cape-may-county/article_1888e85e-f286-11ed-a0f6-5f0ff156a600.html |
ACIT senior Buddy Schweibinz continued a strong start to his sprint car racing season with a victory Friday night at Georgetown Speedway in Delaware.
He began the race leading the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series in points. Through three races this year, he has two wins and three top-five finishes.
Schweibinz, who lives in the Petersburg section of Upper Township, started sixth in the feature race Friday on the half-mile clay oval and maneuvered his No. 35 to the front in a race that featured several caution flags.
He was scheduled to race Saturday at Bridgeport Speedway in Logan Township, Gloucester County, but it was postponed due to foul weather. Schweibinz's next scheduled race is May 27 at Bridgeport.
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On April 8, the 18-year-old won his 25-lap season-opening sprint car race at New Egypt Speedway. He is the defending champion in the MASS 305 class at the Plumsted Township, Ocean County, track. He finished second May 6 at New Egypt.
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Schweibinz, 18, has competed at tracks in several East Coast states. In November, he was among the champions who were recognized at the International Motor Contest Association's national awards banquet in Lincoln, Nebraska. Schweibinz was honored as the sprint car champion of New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.
To follow Schweibinz online, go to his Facebook page or Instagram account. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/acit-senior-buddy-schweibinz-wins-sprint-car-race-at-georgetown-speedway-in-delaware/article_2bbaf6c8-f278-11ed-be84-3bc193be65bd.html | 2023-05-14T19:33:14 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/acit-senior-buddy-schweibinz-wins-sprint-car-race-at-georgetown-speedway-in-delaware/article_2bbaf6c8-f278-11ed-be84-3bc193be65bd.html |
The Stockton University women's rowing team added to its impressive season Saturday.
The varsity eight took gold at the Dad Vail Regatta in Pennsauken, Camden County, the program's second victory at the prestigious race in three years. The Ospreys dominated their race, beating the six-team field by 15 seconds with a time of 7 minutes, 8.807 seconds.
The win came after Stockton's dominating 19-second win in its heat Friday along the Cooper River.
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The win concluded a spring in which head coach Chris O'Brien's varsity eight went undefeated. It won six regattas, including golds at the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference Championships and the Knect Cup. The boat also won at the Manhattan College Invitational, the Battle at Brigantine and the Upper Schuylkill Challenge.
The varsity eight was comprised of Emily Latshaw, Amber Hartzell, Megan Baldwin (Holy Spirit H.S.), Madelynn Schina, Marissa Martinelli, Ashley Timm (Egg Harbor Township), Gabriella Bates (Southern Regional), Izabelle DelRoss (Cedar Creek) and coxswain Lorelei Hendricks.
Stockton's second varsity eight took home a silver medal in 7:59.114, trailing only Temple. That boat was made up of Allison Reed, Katie Kurtz (Cedar Creek), Jarah Higbee (Mainland Regional), Emily Little (Wildwood), Reese Weirick, Ashley Truesdell, Jordan Barikian (Lower Cape May Regional), Kimberly Canelas (ACIT) and coxswain Kelley Mason.
Stockton's freshman/novice four placed third in the petite final, finishing in 8:34.933 in the six-boat race. Mason was the coxswain of that boat, rowed by Emma Dyrsten, Erin O'Brien, Little and Lexi Kripetz.
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The Stockton University varsity-eight crew won its race at the Dad Vail Regatta on Saturday in Camden County. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-varsity-eight-wins-2nd-dad-vail-gold-in-3-years/article_a5d57fd8-f1e6-11ed-ad03-b3456f985d8d.html | 2023-05-14T19:33:15 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-varsity-eight-wins-2nd-dad-vail-gold-in-3-years/article_a5d57fd8-f1e6-11ed-ad03-b3456f985d8d.html |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- Melanie Richards is a quarter-finalist in the Super Mom competition, raising money for children in need.
Melanie Richards said she came across the challenge on social media. The competition is partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network.
“At first, I was kind of hesitant to do it,” said Richards. “Because I don’t think I’m a better mom than most moms out there, honestly.”
The goal of the competition is to share the profile page created on the website with friends and family to get them to vote and donate money.
“We’re still asking for people to vote for us and people to donate to the organization,” said Richards. “Then hopefully you make it to the semifinals and then the final voting is when they decide who wins.”
The Richards said she has been overwhelmed with the support she has received in the competition, from friends and family.
“I mean, it’s been across the board,” said Richards “From new friends and colleagues to people that I probably haven’t talked to in 20 years.”
The competition is a local benefit, as Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City is affiliated with the Children’s Miracle Network.
The grand prize winner will receive $20,000, a weekend getaway, and a feature in Women’s World Magazine.
The Richards family plans to give the prize money to people in need.
“As a family on the remote chance that I would win, we agreed that we would donate that back,” said Richards. “It would probably go to a few different children’s organizations, some that we already support and then some that we wanted to support.”
The Super Mom quarterfinals voting period happens from May 15 to June 8, and the grand prize winner will be announced on June 15.
To support Melanie in the competition and donate to the Children’s Miracle Network you can check out her Super Mom page. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-mom-competes-in-super-mom-challenge-to-support-children-in-need/ | 2023-05-14T19:36:51 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-mom-competes-in-super-mom-challenge-to-support-children-in-need/ |
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GREENSBORO — Police have reported that all northbound lanes of US 29 at North O’Henry Boulevard are temporarily closed after a vehicle accident with injuries.
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes of travel, police said in a news release.
This information will be updated as additional details are provided.
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Community members, family and friends filled the inside of the St. Anthony of Padua Church Saturday afternoon to celebrate Jaxson's Day, which celebrated 10-year-old Jaxson Thomas for his volunteerism and selflessness.
The free community event featured free haircuts, face painting and food for patrons who came to celebrate Jaxson, who is a frequent volunteer for God's Kitchen.
Organizers said the event at 2223 52st St. was also a way to help raise money for Jaxson's private school tuition, as he attends a school that gives him confidence and teaches him self-regulations skills for his ADHD and autism.
Inspiration for the event came from God's Kitchen founder Arnetta Griffin, who suggested the idea after Autumn Thomas, Jaxson's mother, asked to sponsor Jaxson's Family Walk & Run event at school in an effort to help support his tuition funds. As tuition prices for Jaxson's school are set to rise, his mother would not be able to shoulder the cost on her own.
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"This is a great turnout," Griffin said. "It touches my heart.
Griffin hosted a similar event last year for Katalina Shope, who tragically lost both her parents last summer. Jaxson approached Griffin about doing an event for Shope. Saturday's event marked the first time he has been the one celebrated rather than volunteering.
"This is what makes us God's Kitchen," Griffin said. "It's a community."
The event was filled with high spirits and high attendance from people who wanted to support Jaxson.
"It makes me feel really good," Autumn Thomas said. "I feel really blessed."
Thomas said Jaxson "loves to help people."
"It's important to encourage children to do what they love," she said.
Jaxson, who spent the afternoon surrounded by friends and enjoying the community-wide support, said "Thank you," to all who support him. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-members-family-and-friends-gather-to-celebrate-jaxson-day/article_43389612-f1c3-11ed-aa26-97948ac0022a.html | 2023-05-14T19:44:37 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-members-family-and-friends-gather-to-celebrate-jaxson-day/article_43389612-f1c3-11ed-aa26-97948ac0022a.html |
PLEASANT PRAIRIE — The Village of Pleasant Prairie’s Recreation Department has completed the additional of two new strength and conditioning rooms inside Pleasant Prairie RecPlex.
The new space is near the racquetball courts and offers an exclusive area for sports performance training programs that focus on strength, power, speed, agility, and injury prevention. The new rooms provide a safe and comprehensive training environment for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and levels.
“We are thrilled to open the new strength and conditioning rooms,” said Fitness Supervisor Kyle Whitman. “The newly renovated space brings athletes a more private workout area, away from the main fitness floor, providing a less crowded and more focused training environment.”
The new space will also offer new classes.
One is geared toward high school students, beginner weightlifters, and those interested in speed and agility training. In the class, athletes focus on establishing proper techniques that include specific movement patterns for Olympic weightlifting and compound lifts. Coach Sam Skott leads the course, teaching warm-up methodologies, including foam rolling, dynamic warm-ups, and activation movements. The group meets on Fridays between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the new strength and conditioning area.
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Another new course focuses on speed and agility training for ages 8 to 18, where participants learn proper drills and techniques to enhance competition performance. Coach Cameron Bishop leads the class on Mondays and Wednesdays between 5:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the new strength and conditioning Turf Room.
The RecPlex also offers 1-on-1 and team training opportunities for all ages, led by instructor Kyle Whitman. For more information on the private lessons, contact him at kwhitman@pleasantprairiewi.gov. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pleasant-prairie-recplex-debuts-new-strength-conditioning-rooms/article_a89e9cc6-f1a6-11ed-b752-ebd88ce54f3e.html | 2023-05-14T19:44:43 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pleasant-prairie-recplex-debuts-new-strength-conditioning-rooms/article_a89e9cc6-f1a6-11ed-b752-ebd88ce54f3e.html |
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – A Titusville man arrested Wednesday after threatening a woman at gunpoint in her home intended to kill her and three other people in an effort to regain custody of his estranged children, among new details shared Friday by Brevard County law enforcement officials.
According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Titusville police Chief John Lau and a probable cause affidavit filed Friday by Titusville police, 52-year-old Dax Rodriguez broke into the woman’s Willis Drive home Wednesday afternoon after she had attempted to break up with him via SMS while she was at work.
Returning home around 3 p.m., the woman arrived to find Rodriguez armed with a Sig Sauer pistol he had taken from a night stand. The property itself belonged to the woman’s sister and brother-in-law, and the victim recounted she was told to help tie up her brother-in-law and kill him once he was home, the affidavit states.
Rodriguez had since taken the woman’s phone away from her, but she managed to grab it and run down the street screaming for help, according to the affidavit. She was soon caught and brought back to the home after Rodriguez ran after her, reportedly promising he would give her the gun and leave. Before Rodriguez took the woman’s phone away again, she was able to text her sister “Don’t come home,” the affidavit states.
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Once back at the home, Rodriguez placed an empty holster on a counter instead of the gun, police said. The woman reportedly got away a second time while Rodriguez was distracted in the garage, running to a neighbor’s house to call 911 with Rodriguez in pursuit soon after. He cut a screen to enter the neighbor’s porch, but was unable to get past a locked back door, the affidavit states.
Rodriguez then left the area, attempting to remove his ankle monitor in the process with a pair of loppers, police said. Authorities tracking his location tied him to an armed carjacking that was called in around 4:30 p.m. in the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office’s jurisdiction, where he stole an SUV at gunpoint and, upon being located by law enforcement, fled with it at speeds above 100 mph along South Carpenter Road, Interstate 95 and State Road 50, police said.
Though he avoided two stop stick deployments, a PIT maneuver brought Rodriguez and the stolen SUV to a stop in Orange County while he traveled west on SR-50 toward Christmas, Ivey said at a news conference Friday.
“Rodriguez was taken out at gunpoint. He was initially resistant, was not going to be taken out. In fact, as our agents and deputies and officers would learn, he was actually sitting on the gun with both of his hands underneath him and was not coming out,” Ivey said.
According to Ivey, both agencies determined through an investigation that Rodriguez intended to kill the woman, her sister, her brother-in-law and his ex wife. The ex wife lives in Seminole County with Rodriguez’s children, who he planned to take along despite a relevant and active restraining order against him, Ivey claimed.
“Everything in this investigation tells us that he was going to carry out his mission of killing these four people. His intent was definitely there, his actions were there, and to further his actions, he actually on his phone had GPS coordinates of where his ex wife was in Seminole County so that he could immediately go there, take his victim with him to help in tying her up ... secure her and kill her as well,” Ivey said.
Rodriguez faces charges of robbery with a firearm, grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing with disregard to the safety of persons or property, petit theft between $100-$750, armed burglary of a conveyance, kidnapping, violation of probation, fleeing/eluding law enforcement at high speed, criminal mischief incurring costs between $200-$1,000, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, tampering with a witness or victim and grand theft of a firearm from a building, records show.
He was being held on no bond amount in Brevard County at last check.
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For decades, a giant, inflatable rat with beady eyes, sharp teeth and a pustule-covered belly has loomed over union protests, drawing attention to various labor disputes.
As New York City deals with an influx of actual rats, Scabby the Rat has become that rare thing, like Pizza Rat or Buddy the Rat — a rodent New Yorkers can rally behind.
But in the era of TikTok and influencer culture, middle-aged Scabby faces a new challenge: staying relevant.
“It’s kind of unfortunate, changing times, older members of the public know exactly what the rat is for,” said James Smith, union activity administrator for the NYC District Council of Carpenters. “The newer generation sometimes doesn’t — one person thought that we were protesting a building that needed an exterminator.”
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Nevertheless, Scabby's not collecting hard-won retirement benefits just yet. Most recently, Scabby has been making the rounds at various picket lines in New York for the Hollywood writers strike organized by the Writers Guild of America East and other unions. Scabby is the “true rat czar of New York City,” said WGA East communications director Jason Gordon, referencing the more fun title for the city's new director of rodent mitigation.
At the picket line near HBO and Amazon's New York offices on Wednesday, screenwriter Lisa Kron, 61, said she was “thrilled to see that we were being chaperoned by Scabby the Rat.”
She's seen Scabby out and about during her four decades living in New York, but this was her first time picketing with the rat.
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“It's one of those great enduring symbols, it's a great piece of visual protest,” she said. “It's got humor and it's got a shaming kind of message. And it's very New York.”
“It’s an attention grabber,” said Benjamin Serby, a professor at Adelphi University who has written about the history of Scabby. “It’s something that just is very effective, for whatever reason, at making people walking by or driving by, stop and ask: ‘What’s going on here?’”
Although having a rat as a mascot seems quintessentially New York, Scabby the Rat was actually invented by a union in Chicago around the late 1980s (several claim credit), and other unions around the country quickly adopted the practice of using inflatables to draw attention to actions (pigs, roaches and cats are other popular inflatables to use as well, although they lack a catchy nickname).
There are many Scabbys. At another union action in March at a Petco, Marty Flash sat in the cab of his truck used to ferry one of the NYC District Council of Carpenters' eight rats around (most unions have several, or borrow from unions that do). Most of the District Council's rats, along with a generator and gas can, stay in a locker at union headquarters or in organizers' trucks so they can be quickly deployed.
Flash, a carpenter for 35 years, has seen many reactions to the 10-foot-tall (3-meter-tall) rat, which, at the moment, was towering over Union Square in the truck's bed.
“In midtown Manhattan, it’s a tourist attraction. Little children get a real kick out of it. They come over, they want to touch it. Dogs are petrified of it,” he said. Flash said Scabby can inflate in about a minute and a half with a generator and deflate in about 30 seconds. Bigger rats — the rats range from 8 to 20-plus feet (more than 6 meters) — can take 15 minutes to fill up.
Scabby's name is a play on “scabs,” the derogatory term dating back to the 1800s for strikebreakers who cross picket lines to work. The oozing sores on his belly are a visual reference to the term. But Flash said workers at the sites visited by Scabby shouldn't take offense, since the rat is protesting against contractors and companies, not the workers themselves.
“Some workers think that we are against them. We’re actually fighting to get them more money, better pay and better benefits,” he said. “But it’s perceived as the rat is calling them a rat or implying that they’re ‘less than.’ Which is not our intention. ... It’s to imply that a rat contractor is not paying their workers the fair pay."
Rats are made of PVC vinyl and cost between $8,000 to $20,000, according to Flash. One company, Blue Sky Balloons outside of Chicago, is responsible for most of the rats found in NYC. But they seem to be distancing themselves from the inflatables, The Guardian reported earlier this year. Blue Sky Balloons responded to an Associated Press query by saying they were new owners who weren’t associated with the rat, and didn’t respond to follow-up queries.
But Flash says his union still sends their rats to Big Sky for repairs, which can cost up to $2,000. Repairs are needed often since most are years or decades old — so the unions try to take good care of their rats.
“I baby this one with my life,” Flash said. “We have a pool of rats and generators that you take when you need. I just always keep mine with me because I’m familiar with this operation.”
Not everyone likes Scabby. Sometimes the inflatable rat gets slashed or attacked by anyone from random passersby to disgruntled workers at sites. The rat has often been the subject of legal challenges by the companies Scabby targets. If he blocks the sidewalk or street, police can boot him. But Scabby is a survivor, winning its most recent legal challenge in 2021, when the National Labor Relations Board ruled that it was a protected form of expression.
These days, Scabby also has to contend with new technology and social media. Its Facebook page, run by a retired union organizer, lets various unions post photos of Scabby at protests around the country, and some rats feature QR codes that give people information about campaigns. But Mike Piccirillo, president of Local 20 Carpenters Union, said a more recent addition to the union’s arsenal might overshadow Scabby.
“Our LED sign truck is a lot more effective than the rat,” he said. “I’ve been in construction for 25 years, and most New Yorkers are numb to the rat. They just walk by it. Now the LED sign with its flashing lights actually gets their attention.”
Yet — much like the currently surging rat population in New York — Scabby is unlikely to completely disappear anytime soon, as long as the rat keeps conveying his message of fair pay for workers.
“People are drawn to it in part because it’s like an ironic symbol of defiance,” Serby said. “Something about this giant, ugly, toothy kind of scary-looking rat makes people feel permitted to express anger and defiance and outrage at employers.”
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This story has been corrected to show the title for New York's rodent control executive is director of rodent mitigation, not migration. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/scabby-the-rat-gives-bite-to-union-protests-but-is-he-at-the-tail-end-of-his-relevancy/4330308/ | 2023-05-14T19:55:28 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/scabby-the-rat-gives-bite-to-union-protests-but-is-he-at-the-tail-end-of-his-relevancy/4330308/ |
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Teenager shot dead at a north Phoenix park by unknown person
Phoenix police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy dead by an unknown person while at a local park in north Phoenix Friday night.
Around 8:48 p.m. on Friday, Phoenix police responded to a shooting call in the area near 16th Street and Wescott Drive. When they arrived, they found 17-year-old Henry Almeida-Garcia suffering from a gunshot wound. Almeida-Garcia was transported to the hospital and later pronounced dead.
Detectives with the Phoenix Police Homicide Unit took over the investigation. Authorities believe that early evidence indicates that Almeida-Garcia was with friends who were confronted by an unknown person before the shooting.
The person left the area after shooting Almeida-Garcia and remains outstanding.
Details on what led up to the shooting are continuing to be investigated, according to police.
If anyone has information that can lead to an arrest in this case, they are asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO and may be eligible for a cash reward. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/14/teenager-shot-dead-north-phoenix-park-unknown-person/70216447007/ | 2023-05-14T20:06:44 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/14/teenager-shot-dead-north-phoenix-park-unknown-person/70216447007/ |
WATERLOO — Gina Weekley has been named Waterloo Community Schools director of equity, inclusion, and belonging, pending approval by the Board of Education.
She begins in this role effective July 1.
The new position was created to enhance Waterloo Schools’ initiatives to support and enhance equity and inclusion for students and staff.
“I am incredibly honored and deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Director of DEIB in the community and district where I grew up,” Weekley said in a news release. “My unwavering commitment is to serve in a way that creates a welcoming space for all, fosters equity, enhances inclusion and enables everyone to thrive as students, staff, and community members.”
Weekley was named to the Courier’s 20 Under 40 list in 2017 for her work as the senior director of youth services at the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County. She holds a master’s degree in philanthropy and nonprofit development and a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, both from the University of Northern Iowa.
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“We are thrilled to add Gina to our district leadership team as the director of equity, inclusion, and belonging,” Superintendent Jared Smith said in the release. “As a Waterloo Schools graduate and longtime citizen, Gina has a deep understanding of our community and has the skills needed to ensure equity is at the forefront of everything we do as an organization.”
In her current position, Weekley works as the coordinator of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Central Rivers Area Education Agency. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/waterloo-schools-names-equity-inclusion-director/article_443d48f1-029c-5416-a409-bdde716258b6.html | 2023-05-14T20:09:47 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/waterloo-schools-names-equity-inclusion-director/article_443d48f1-029c-5416-a409-bdde716258b6.html |
KENT, Wash. — A year ago, KING 5 interviewed several working moms about the challenges they face. The series, "Working Moms: Burnout or Balance," touched on several topics including the rate of burnout working moms are experiencing, the pay gap, mental health, and starting a new business.
One mom of five from Kent shared her choice to leave her six-figure sales job to start her own business.
Lacey Jones said it was crucial for her to strike a work-life balance not only for herself but for her family.
While working from home in her previous career during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones said she noticed how much her children needed her. She wanted to be present for them.
A year since the KING 5 series aired, her business, Lacey Jones Coaching, is about a year old.
"It's been good," Jones said. "I think it's good for my boys and my husband, and our whole family."
Jones said it's important for her five sons to see what she is able to accomplish and how the success is for the entire family.
Working with other moms has been one of the main focuses of her practice.
"To see the hope that's restored," Jones said, "It's been awesome."
Jones also launched a weekly podcast where she interviews other moms about their experiences. She is also launching a digital magazine with hopes of offering a print version soon.
To learn more about Lacey Jones Coaching, click here.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A Kansas man thought he was too young to suffer a stroke, before he learned the hard way that strokes can affect anyone.
“I just woke up on the floor and thought maybe I blacked out,” Bill Ramsey said. “I was 28 years old. And I had the second one when I was 33 years old. The second time that I had one, I was completely blind.”
Not knowing what was wrong, he waited two days before going to the doctor.
“He told me he thought I’d had a stroke, and I was like, ‘Doc, I’m 33 years old. I didn’t have a stroke.’ And sure enough, it turns out that I did,” Ramsey said.
Even though it happened years ago, Ramsey still has side effects from the strokes.
“About a year of battling short-term memory loss, struggles to have conversations with people where I would lose my place. I’ve lost a lot of feeling on the left side. My face droops when I get tired,” Ramsey said. “I call them acceptable losses because it could have been so much worse.”
Ramsey didn’t know he needed urgent medical help, but quick intervention can minimize the long-term effects of strokes in young people.
“The more time that a stroke patient does not receive care in a hospital, it’s more damage that’s being done to them,” Heather Smart, American Heart Association, said. “And so we want people to be able to act quickly, whether that’s calling 911, getting someone to the emergency room as quickly as you can.”
Ramsey said he is proof that having a stroke does not have to mean your life is over.
“It’s not about your age. It’s not about your health,” he said. “There’s all kinds of things that can cause it, and you need to understand what those signs are so that you can help somebody.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. That is almost 800,000 people a year.
The American Heart Association says to think F.A.S.T. when looking for signs of a stroke:
- F = Face Drooping — Does one side of the face droop, or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?
- A = Arm Weakness — Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
- S = Speech Difficulty — Is speech slurred?
- T = Time to call 911
Recurring strokes, like Ramsey’s, are also relatively common. Nearly one in four strokes are in people who had one before. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/man-had-strokes-at-ages-28-and-33-lives-to-warn-others-2/ | 2023-05-14T20:27:07 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/man-had-strokes-at-ages-28-and-33-lives-to-warn-others-2/ |
CASA of South Plains receives nearly $75,000 between fundraiser, grant in May
Through a grant and a fundraiser, CASA of the South Plains has received about $75,000 this month to support the non-profit's goal of advocating for children.
The majority of those funds came from ASCO Equipment's 11th Annual Clay Shoot, of which CASA was the beneficiary. ASCO also offered a matching donation, which brought the total to almost $70,000. These funds will help CASA volunteers, known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, and their advocacy work about the lives of foster children, according to a news release from CASA.
"All of us at CASA are very grateful to ASCO Equipment and ASCO Foundation for their incredible generosity," said Jaclyn Morris, Executive Director of CASA of the South Plains. "Every child needs consistency and hope, and to know they are not alone. Community support, like this from ASCO, ensures that CASA Volunteers can continue in the life-changing work they are doing for local children in foster care!”
In order to become a corporate partner of CASA, people can attend one of their CASA 101 Informational Sessions at 4601 S Loop 289, Suite 25. Interested businesses can contact Stacy Kelley, Marketing and Development Director, at (806) 763-2272 or via email at stacyk@casaofthesouthplains.org.
Volunteers are also needed to help the hundreds of children in the area who need help to "navigate the child welfare system and ensures their needs are being met while working to help find a safe, permanent home for the child." Potential volunteers can contact Tabitha Rendon, Director of Community Outreach, at (806) 763-2272 or via email at tabithar@casaofthesouthplains.org.
The most recent of the $75,000 of funds was a $5,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. This will help CASA add another Advocacy Coordinator Position, and increase its capacity to recruit, train, and support more CASA Volunteers this year.
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NORTH PORT, Fla. — One person is in the hospital after a shooting Sunday morning in North Port, according to a news release.
The North Port Police Department say they were called around 10:30 a.m. about a shooting in the area of Cincinnati Street and Boca Chica Avenue.
The person injured was flown to the hospital and police say the person will survive their injuries.
Police were able to catch all people who are believed to be involved at the 7-Eleven on Toledo Blade Boulevard in the Publix shopping center plaza, the news release says.
Authorities believe everyone involved was familiar with each other.
An investigation into this shooting is still ongoing. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/1-hurt-north-port-shooting/67-ad343117-0d1a-4438-923d-d7fd86f039f2 | 2023-05-14T20:48:35 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/1-hurt-north-port-shooting/67-ad343117-0d1a-4438-923d-d7fd86f039f2 |
Michigan boy uses a slingshot to save his sister from being abducted, police say
Alpena – A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.
Mlive.com reports that the Michigan State Police arrested the accused assailant in the city of Alpena on Wednesday.
The 17-year-old's name has not been released though he has been charged as an adult with one count of attempted kidnapping/child enticement, one count of attempted assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and one count of assault and battery.
Michigan State Police said in a news release that the 8-year-old girl was in her backyard when the alleged assailant came out of the woods, grabbed her and covered her mouth. Authorities said the girl's brother, 13, hit the alleged attacker in the head and chest using a slingshot.
Police later arrested the 17-year-old based on another family member's description of the suspect. Authorities also said the teenager had visible wounds from the slingshot. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/14/michigan-boy-uses-slingshot-to-save-sister-from-abduction-police-say/70216663007/ | 2023-05-14T20:55:47 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/14/michigan-boy-uses-slingshot-to-save-sister-from-abduction-police-say/70216663007/ |
NEW IBERIA, La. — A manager of the New Iberia Arby's was found dead in a freezer on Thursday night, according to our partners at NOLA.com.
New Iberia Police found the manager dead under "suspicious" conditions at the Arby's on East Admiral Doyle Drive on Thursday evening.
Her body was found inside the walk-in freezer at the restaurant.
Police consider the death "suspicious" but officers on the scene said the initial investigation does not currently point to foul play.
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What’s on the line as Salem faces $11M budget shortfall? Here are 5 things to know
Salem is facing an $11 million budget shortfall.
This means by next year, the city's projected revenue will not be enough to pay for current services.
City leaders are considering adding an operations fee and an employee-paid payroll tax to address the deficit.
If the shortfall is not addressed, cuts could include shuttering the recently opened homeless navigation center and microshelter sites, not hiring for critical staffing like police and fire, and cutting services.
The city's budget committee, a collection of councilors, staff and residents, voted during the budget meeting Wednesday night to send the decision of whether to add a payroll tax to city council. Council will then decide whether to implement a payroll tax or send the choice to voters in November.
The proposed expenditure budget for fiscal year 2024 is $749.6 million. The fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2024.
Here are five things to know about the city's budget:
Why is there an $11 million deficit?
This year marks the first time city manager Keith Stahley is crafting a budget with the City of Salem.
"Salem is a community in transition," Stahley said in his statement in the city's proposed budget. "Over the past 10 years, Salem’s population has grown by over 20,000 people and our service demands have expanded well beyond this increase."
But as Salem's population grew by a number almost equivalent to the entire city of Woodburn over the past decade, its revenues have failed to keep pace with the city's growing demands.
Stahley said the proposed budget is a step toward addressing that gap.
Salem is not alone in its deficit, he added.
"Cities across Oregon are facing similar structural imbalances between revenues and expenditures," he said, pointing to property tax measures from the 1990s capping tax revenues as one the reasons behind the phenomenon.
As a result, the money the city receives from property taxes is not keeping up with inflation and population growth.
The city has known for years it would be facing a shortfall. City leaders reduced services and slowed hiring in the years since the 2008 recession to keep general fund services solvent. Before the pandemic, the city added the city operations fee and considered putting an employee-paid payroll tax on the May 2020 ballot.
The pandemic put a pause on the payroll push. At the same time, an influx of federal relief dollars, including American Rescue Plan Act funds, temporarily alleviated budget shortfalls.
"We're fortunate that we've had the ARPA funds in order to carry us over the last couple of years and it's supplemented our fund balance, and they've allowed us to avoid this difficult conversation for the last couple of years," Stahley said. "I don't hear any hooves beating on the ground. I don't see anybody riding to our rescue."
With the ARPA funds dried up, the city now has to find the revenue to continue services.
Is an operations fee going to happen?
Signs point to a strong likelihood, but the city council has yet to take formal action.
The proposal includes a one-time increase of the city operations fee of $5.50 for a residential unit, $4.40 per multi-family housing unit and $26.51 for industrial, institutional and commercial properties.
The increased fee is proposed to fund a combination of existing and new services. New positions include two code enforcement officers to enhance the response to neighborhood concerns, two park rangers to expand service to other parks, two security officers for the civic center campus, and four support services staff.
Ongoing funding for continuous security at the downtown parkades is a supported service throughthe fee increase.
The Salem Outreach and Livability Services Team is a specialized team that pairs officers with Public Works employees to quickly respond to illegal encampments in parks and public rights-of-way. The police portion of the team is referred to as the Homeless Services Team. The team was created last year and garnered praise for its compassionate, efficient approach to camps that presented safety risks.
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The proposed budget includes $1.24 million to expand the team by four full-time positions to increase services to seven days per week. This expansion is funded with the proposed increase to the city operations fee.
The estimate in the budget proposal is $5.13 million for the increase in the city operations fee, bringing the total amount from the fee to $13.6 million — a 71% increase from the 2023 fiscal year.
According to city officials, the monthly rate would be expected to increase in July to $14.43 per residential account, $11.54 per multifamily unit and $69.55 per commercial account.
Stahley said the operations fee increase is a step toward closing the budget deficit, but more revenue needs to be created to sustain existing services.
Will adopting the budget automatically create a payroll tax?
No, the payroll tax is not included in the budget.
The topic became a hot-button issue during Wednesday's budget committee meeting. The committee is not tasked with taking action to enact the tax, but they could make a recommendation to the city council, which could vote on whether to implement the tax or send the issue to voters.
Some, including councilors Julie Hoy and Deanna Gwyn, said it should only go forward if passed by voters.
Councilor Virginia Stapleton said the city would be on a tight deadline to get the tax on the November ballot, educate voters on its importance and enact it before the city hit a budget cliff next year. Allowing council to vote on the tax would get the ball rolling faster, avoiding the shortfall and having to cut services.
The committee ultimately voted to recommend the council consider voting on the tax, sending it to voters or a mixture of both — enacting the tax while allowing voters to consider keeping it in place after the initial shortfall is addressed. Regardless, the council seems set on seeking "equity" in crafting the tax rate by not taxing minimum-wage workers.
In 2021, Eugene implemented a payroll tax to pay for new police officers, emergency services and homelessness reduction efforts. It was set to generate $23.6 million annually.
The potential tax rate in Salem has not been formalized.
Early signs point to Salem's potential payroll tax being less than Eugene's. In Eugene, an employee who earns $20 an hour pays about $7 a month in payroll tax.
What will happen if the city does not find additional revenue?
During the budget meeting on April 19, Stahley said the city would be faced with big decisions and hard cuts should the shortfall in revenue go unaddressed.
"I can tell you that everything in this budget is important," Stahley said. "There is nothing in there that's superfluous."
Many of the most recently added services, like the microshelter sites and homeless navigation center, would have to close. DJ Vincent, founding pastor with microshelter site manager Church at the Park, said 592 people were served by the microshelters in 2022.
The majority of those people moved out of homelessness and into permanent, transitional or supportive housing. A recent point-in-time count found about 1,500 people were homeless in Salem. Homelessness continues to be on the rise in Salem.
"Even though we impacted that many folks with this pilot project, there are still more to serve," Vincent said. "(These shelters) need increased revenue or they will go away."
Andrew Cohen, who represents Ward 4 on the budget committee, said Salem is at a crossroads and requires investment in order to be a world-class city, not just one with a reputation as being ideal due to being "an hour away from everything."
"It’s high time to turn this phrase on its proverbial head," Cohen said. "It is time to make big investments in Salem and get people to view our city not as a place to escape from, but a destination to go toward."
Cohen, who works as a fiscal analyst at the Oregon Health Authority, pointed out that a recent audit by Moss Adams verified the city’s ability to budget and concluded that compared to other full-service peer cities, Salem is understaffed by 25 to 50 positions and under-resourced by $49 million.
He said he doesn't see a path forward without additional revenue. The deficit is in the general fund, the bulk of which is used for fire and police services. Staff and funding cuts mean slower emergency response times, fewer officers, reduced library hours and less maintained parks, city staff said.
"Salem will need to raise taxes to maintain vital services for our city," Cohen said. "However, a tax-only approach will not build upon the foundation and progress seen over the past 10 years. Salem will need to invest in building capacity that attracts new businesses and residents to our city which will also increase the tax base for our city, a true win-win approach."
What comes next?
The budget committee recommended the 2024 budget Wednesday night. The budget now goes to the city council for consideration. Council will hold its public hearing on the budget on June 12. It must be adopted by June 30.
The city operations fee would be formally adopted by council on June 12.
The budget does not feature the employee-paid payroll tax. It must be enacted in a separate action by the city council. The council will consider options including the structure of the proposal and rates at its Monday work session.
To read the proposed budget, go to: cityofsalem.net/government/budget-finance/annual-budget.
Want to try to balance the city's budget? Check out the new budget simulation tool, Balancing Act, at cityofsalem.net/government/budget-finance/annual-budget/get-involved-in-the-budget-process.
For questions, comments and news tips, email reporter Whitney Woodworth at wmwoodworth@statesmanjournal.com, call 503-910-6616 or follow on Twitter @wmwoodworth | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/14/whats-on-the-line-as-salem-faces-11m-budget-shortfall/70179755007/ | 2023-05-14T21:07:50 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/14/whats-on-the-line-as-salem-faces-11m-budget-shortfall/70179755007/ |
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Ellie Willard
Arizona Republic
Six children and one man have been hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision on 30th Street and Greenway Road in north Phoenix on Sunday morning.
Four boys are in critical condition with one of those being in extremely critical condition. Two other children, a boy and a girl, are in stable condition along with a man, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
The scene has been turned over to the Phoenix Police Department for further investigation. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/14/6-children-1-man-injured-in-north-phoenix-crash/70216437007/ | 2023-05-14T21:12:32 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/14/6-children-1-man-injured-in-north-phoenix-crash/70216437007/ |
BREAKING NEWS
Teen shot, killed after apartment barbecue in Phoenix
Laura Daniella Sepulveda
Arizona Republic
A teenager was shot and killed Saturday night following an apartment barbecue in Phoenix, according to police.
The victim was identified by police as Matthew Ballesteros, 17.
Phoenix police officers were dispatched just before midnight to an apartment complex near 39th Avenue and McDowell Road where they found Ballesteros suffering from gunshot wounds and took him to a hospital where he died.
Detectives were at the scene investigating. Police said early information suggested that Ballesteros, his shooter and a witness were together at the apartment complex's common area having a barbecue before the shooting happened.
Police said they have not arrested the suspect and were still investigating what led to the shooting. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/14/teen-killed-after-apartment-barbecue-in-phoenix/70216713007/ | 2023-05-14T21:12:38 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/14/teen-killed-after-apartment-barbecue-in-phoenix/70216713007/ |
NELSON COUNTY, Va. – The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to find a 52-year-old missing man.
Thomas Gerlack was reported missing on Sunday and was last seen at 393 Front Street in Lovingston Sunday morning around 3 a.m.
Authorities said Gerlack takes medications that he has not had since his disappearance.
Gerlack is described as being 5 feet, six inches tall, weighing 157 pounds, has long grey hair with a goatee, has tattoos on both arms, and has brown eyes. Authorities said he sometimes wears glasses.
Anyone with information on Gerlack’s whereabouts to is asked to call the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office at 434-263-7050 or dial 911. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/14/authorities-searching-for-man-reported-missing-out-of-nelson-county/ | 2023-05-14T21:13:51 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/14/authorities-searching-for-man-reported-missing-out-of-nelson-county/ |
Originally published May 12 onIdahoCapitalSun.com.Idaho state revenues beat forecasts during the most important tax month of the year, April, which could leave the state with an extra $10.3 million for property tax reductions — as long as revenues meet or beat forecasts during the next two months, the state’s budget chief said.
If revenues hit the forecast for May and June, the state would end the fiscal year June 30 with a balance of $426.6 million, according to the April General Fund Budget Monitor report that the Idaho Legislative Services Office released on Wednesday. Additional budget information is posted on the Legislative Services Office’s website.
That’s $10.3 million more than legislators were expecting when they set the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.
“We generally like what we see,” Alex Adams, administrator of the Idaho Division of Financial Management, said in a telephone interview.
Idaho’s fiscal year calendar runs from July 1 to June 30. That means the 2023 fiscal year ends June 30, and the 2024 fiscal year begins July 1.
Legislators already know what will happen with the money at the end of the 2023 fiscal year.
When they were setting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, legislators anticipated the state would end the 2023 fiscal year with a balance of $416.4 million. That money will be carried over into the 2024 fiscal year budget that kicks in July 1.
Anything over that amount — up to $50 million — is automatically swept into the homeowner property tax account as part of the Idaho Legislature’s new property tax cut law, House Bill 292. Any surplus between $50 million and $150 million would be split between the school district facilities fund and additional property tax cuts. Right now, that surplus stands at $10.3 million based on the April revenue report — but, as state budget officials point out, that amount could go up or down depending on what happens with revenues in May and June. The revenue surplus likely won’t exceed $150 million, Adams said. But if they were to exceed that amount, anything above $150 million would carry over into the next fiscal year for future appropriation by the legislature.
Rep. Wendy Horman, the Idaho Falls Republican who serves as the co-chair of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, said the April revenue report is evidence the Idaho Legislature set a responsible budget. The planned ending balance legislators left is still intact and could protect Idahoans if there is a recession or global financial insecurity sparked by the U.S. government defaulting on its national debt, she said.
“We did a lot of right-sizing of the government and we have a plan to start guarding against revenue fluctuations,” Horman said in a telephone interview.
WHY IS THE APRIL REVENUE REPORT SO IMPORTANT IN IDAHO?
There are a couple of reasons why budget analysts and policy wonks watch for the April budget and revenue report each year.
Along with sales tax collections, income taxes are a major driver of the state budget. Tax Day, which is the deadline to submit tax returns, was April 18. That means when they close the books each April, state budget officials have a very good sense of the tax revenue being paid in and the tax refunds being paid out. And the amounts are so large that April has an outsized influence on the rest of the year.
“April makes or breaks the entire budget,” Adams said. “Even if you hit every month’s forecast on the dot prior to that, April still makes or breaks the numbers for the year.”
The April revenue and budget report also gives Idahoans one of the first major looks at where the budget stands following the legislative session, which adjourned April 6.
CONTINUING A TREND FOR IDAHO’S FISCAL HEALTH
Idaho has had back-to-back years of record budget surpluses. There was a $1.4 billion surplus in fiscal year 2022 and an $890 million surplus in fiscal year 2021. Idaho was building toward another potential record surplus early in fiscal year 2023, but legislators and Gov. Brad Little decided to spend down the surplus through tax cuts and a series of one-time infrastructure, roads and water projects.
“We were collecting more than we needed for state government,” Horman said. “I think we made some smart moves this session in returning some of those funds through property tax relief and making some really important one-time investments that will provide value to our citizens for generations to come, in the form of parks and recreation, roads and bridges and water, in addition to the expenses we had to maintain in Medicaid and the historic investment we made in K-12 public schools.”
Idaho’s state general fund budget and surplus does not include any of the federal COVID-19 relief dollars Idaho received, Horman said. The federal COVID relief money was kept separate from the state general fund, and legislators and state officials avoided using the federal funds to pay for ongoing state programs or personnel costs because they knew the money would run out, Horman added. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-s-state-revenues-beat-april-s-forecast-which-could-mean-more-money-for-property/article_af1c20ae-f1cf-11ed-bce9-9b4acc93ed1d.html | 2023-05-14T21:18:18 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-s-state-revenues-beat-april-s-forecast-which-could-mean-more-money-for-property/article_af1c20ae-f1cf-11ed-bce9-9b4acc93ed1d.html |
Idaho parks, which are seeing more visitors than ever, are slated to get a historic influx of funding for upgrades and to tackle a massive maintenance backlog.
The Legislature this year allocated a total of nearly $165 million in capital and operating funds for the state Parks and Recreation Department, and on July 1 that funding will be accessible.
“We’ve never seen this kind of funding coming into the department,” said Craig Quintana, parks department public information officer.
Around $95 million of that will go toward capital improvements, such as improving and repairing marinas, bathrooms and other infrastructure, and around $68.9 million is for the agency’s operating budget. In previous years, a typical annual capital budget for the parks department would come to about $5 million, Quintana said.
These funds will build on investments made last year with federal American Rescue Plan Act money. The Legislature allocated $20 million in federal funds for park projects last year, with a total of $45 million to be provided through 2026.
Idaho’s park system has seen its highest ever visitation numbers the past three years, and the department doesn’t anticipate that slowing down.
Average annual attendance the last three years compared to the average of five years prior to 2020 jumped about 27%.
The surges in use first happened at the beginning of the pandemic, but it’s likely to continue. Last year, the agency performed a public opinion poll and respondents indicated an increased interest in outdoor recreation and that they intend on continuing to recreate outside, regardless of the pandemic status.
Amid such high use, the park system has a $70 million backlog of maintenance, Quintana said. These new funds will go toward erasing that over the next several years, as well as adding 450 new campsites and 25 day-use areas, and rehabilitating 150 boat slips.
One of those projects will include a 50-space RV campground at Eagle Island State Park. Some other projects using this influx of funding include bike-in camping at Hells Gate, a new observatory at the Bruneau Sand Dunes, a backcountry yurt system expansion near Idaho City, and renovations of Kokanee Cove at Ponderosa State Park.
This investment in parks was one of Gov. Brad Little’s priorities for the legislative session and recommended in his proposed budget in January.
In a statement referencing the rededication earlier this month of the Challis Hot Springs as part of the Yankee Fork State Park, Little said, “Our investment will address a serious maintenance backlog in park facilities, ensuring Idaho’s world-class parks stay in top shape.”
Some of the projects previously funded with ARPA funds are already underway, but many of the projects won’t start until later this summer or later. However, over the next several years, visitors should see a number of upgrades at the state’s 30 parks, Quintana said.
“We hope to provide a much better experience for our visitors moving forward,” he said.
As part of the department’s operating budget, the Legislature added funds for 10 new rangers, as well as two maintenance workers and two trail rangers, who go on trails and move obstructions or safety hazards.
There was also money set aside to pursue a potential new funding mechanism for the department. The agency is expected to meet with the state Department of Lands, Department of Fish and Game, and stakeholders to discuss projects, Quintana said.
Possible projects could include the parks department acquiring land from the Department of Lands to expand parks and create new campgrounds, or improving roads and obtaining leases with private landowners to improve access to recreation, he said. These projects may produce stable funding sources that could be supported through fees or other means, he said.
“The governor and the Legislature were sensitive to the fact that things can be loved to death, and if you don’t reinvest in them, they’re naturally going to suffer — those parks, those marinas, those trails, those other resources,” Quintana said. “And so this is heartening for us in that we’re having this major infusion of funds that will allow us to upgrade our game and it to the place where people say that they want it to go.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idahos-state-parks-to-get-huge-infusion-of-funds-this-summer/article_bbcbf24c-f108-11ed-8b78-13f82373342c.html | 2023-05-14T21:18:24 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idahos-state-parks-to-get-huge-infusion-of-funds-this-summer/article_bbcbf24c-f108-11ed-8b78-13f82373342c.html |
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean answers questions from members of the media during a press conference at City Hall on Nov. 30, 2022, regarding the investigation of former Boise Police Capt. Matthew Bryngelson, who was slated to speak at a white-nationalist conference.
Originally published May 11 onKTVB.COM.Boise Mayor Lauren McLean says a third-party investigation into the Boise Police Department will be unveiled during Tuesday’s Boise City Council meeting.
“Just today, we actually confirmed with the independent investigator that he will be zooming into the city council work session on Tuesday to present and what he’s done and what he’s found,” McLean told KTVB on Thursday.
Boise agreed to a $500,000 budget for an investigation into now-former BPD captain Matthew Bryngelson to determine if racism impacted work or any practices within the Boise Police Department and the city. The investigation is from a third party; nobody in the city of Boise has seen the report yet. McLean said independent investigation is crucial to the process.
“To me, it’s important to bring somebody in that had no ties to the community, they had experience and doing interviews like this, to then share with the community, the council and myself and the results of what they found,” McLean said.
So, what should Boise expect from the report and the presentation from the investigator, Steptoe & Johnson attorney Michael Bromwich?
“The public should expect to hear a rundown of what he’s done, to hear a rundown of what he learned,” McLean said.
The report will not be a simple declaration on Boise Police; it’s an in-depth and complicated process.
“I would say that, like everything in Boise, there’s always more than, you know, this or this,” McLean said. “We’re a community of folks that care deeply about each other, that are committed to remaining safe, to holding folks accountable to it, providing service to residents of Boise. And in all of those situations, you find nuance.”
The investigation has drawn questions about the cost. McLean explained her perspective on the value in that investment.
“I would say what’s the value of making sure that we’re doing everything we can. The Boise Police Department is doing everything it can to keep our community safe, to hold everyone accountable, and to make sure that we’re serving Boiseans in the best possible way,” McLean said. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/third-party-investigation-into-boise-police-over-systemic-racism-to-be-unveiled-tuesday/article_f606a740-f103-11ed-b9d1-ab90fdf3553f.html | 2023-05-14T21:18:31 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/third-party-investigation-into-boise-police-over-systemic-racism-to-be-unveiled-tuesday/article_f606a740-f103-11ed-b9d1-ab90fdf3553f.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Survivors of the June 2016 mass shooting at Pulse gathered for a news conference Sunday afternoon in Orlando.
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ATLANTA — Glacier's Italian Ice, a beloved shop offering a youth entrepreneurship program to Atlanta teens was left vandalized Friday night.
The program's director, Ian Elmore-Moore, reached out stating that the front doors of the store were destroyed and the exterior murals defaced with "racist imagery."
Atlanta Police said it appears a man threw a rock at the front door, causing the glass to shatter. Officers add that a suspect was identified and charged for disorderly conduct. He was also taken to Grady Hospital because officers said he was "suffering a crisis."
Elmore-Moore launched the entrepreneurship program back in 2021 to merge his hope for an Italian ice shop with the chance to help local teens.
"I saw what was going on with the Atlanta water boys," he told 11Alive during a previous story back in April. "The young men were being entrepreneurs starting their own business. But it wasn't structured. I saw an opportunity to hire young people to work these push carts in Atlanta, and it could be safe and it could be structured."
Thankfully, Elmore-Moore said no one was hurt and they plan on continuing operation on Tuesday with push carts until the store itself can be fixed.
"We will not let evil steal our joy. We are courageous and the community in which we reside truly needs us," he added. "We are dedicated to keeping the most underserved youth safe, educated and employed."
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On Instagram, Elmore-Moore showcased some of the damage done to the storefront.
The store currently has a GoFundMe running to raise money for the cost of repairs. The link can be viewed here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/galciers-italian-ice-atlanta-break-in/85-7fdcf21b-2250-4531-b066-64dddbd705f3 | 2023-05-14T21:25:17 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/galciers-italian-ice-atlanta-break-in/85-7fdcf21b-2250-4531-b066-64dddbd705f3 |
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies are searching for two men they believe may be involved in a shooting that has hospitalized a man. Investigators said he was shot in the head three times.
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office released photos of two men they describe as persons of interest in a shooting investigation that first unfolded Saturday.
Deputies were called to a home along Fountain Crest Drive around 2:30 p.m. where they found a 45-year-old man struggling to breathe. Investigators said he had been shot in the head three times and was conscious.
The man was rushed to the hospital for critical care. As of Sunday afternoon, authorities have not shared any details about the man's condition.
Deputies first shared a photo of a gray minivan and two men standing outside the door of the home. The sheriff's office has since cleared the minivan from the investigation but said deputies are working to identify the men standing outside of the home.
Investigators shared more photos of the men, which can be viewed in the gallery below.
They ask that anyone who has information call Investigator Levett at (770) 278-8166. People can submit information anonymously via the Rockdale Sheriff mobile app or emailing RCSO.tips@Rockdalecountyga.gov | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-shot-in-head-persons-of-interest-rockdale/85-66a268af-c753-40d3-bb7a-05cdcfb2f27c | 2023-05-14T21:25:23 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-shot-in-head-persons-of-interest-rockdale/85-66a268af-c753-40d3-bb7a-05cdcfb2f27c |
PLEASANT PRAIRIE — A Pleasant Prairie bicycle rodeo focusing on bike safety for children was a hit Saturday with locals.
The free event, organized by the Pleasant Prairie Police Department in partnership with the Kenosha Area Noon Optimist Club and Southeastern Lakes Scholastic Mountain Biking, was held at the Village Hall, 9915 39th Ave.
The rodeo was designed for children aged 5 to 11, from kindergarten to fifth grade. Organizers invented it to teach children various bike safety skills using simulated real-life situations.
The event included a helmet and t-shirt giveaway, bike inspections, helmet fittings, certificates of completion and safety materials for children and adults.
The rodeo, set up in the Village Hall parking lot, included bike agility courses, games and raffle prizes. About 100 children participated.
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Organizer Andrea Bender, a coach with Southeastern Lakes Scholastic Mountain Biking, hopes it becomes an annual event.
“The goal is to teach kids basic bike safety and get them free bike helmets to keep them safe,” Bender said. “It has been a huge success.”
Bender, an emergency department nurse, said such events help protect children from severe injury.
“Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of a serious head injury by 88%,” Bender said. “That’s huge. Bicycle safety and protecting kids’ heads are incredibly important.”
School Resource Officer Sarai Anguiano was also in attendance.
“We’re trying to teach kids from a young age to wear their helmet so they can be protected,” Anguiano said. “We also teach them a little bit about the rules of the road. This was a good turnout.”
Parent Sarah Schmidt brought her children to the event.
“Its a great event for kids,” Schmidt said. “It had lots of good safety tips so I’m really happy that we came.”
Event sponsors included Care Animal Hospital, Dick’s Sporting Goods, EMCO Chemical Distributors, Froedtert South, Kwik Trip, Meijer, Pepsico, State Farm Agent Jeremy Brown, Summer Moon Coffee, The Lettering Machine, Visit Pleasant Prairie and Visit Kenosha. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pleasant-prairie-bicycle-rodeo-promoting-safety-draws-crowd/article_3bc76dfe-f1c8-11ed-8b9c-d7d2a0aa7c20.html | 2023-05-14T21:29:01 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pleasant-prairie-bicycle-rodeo-promoting-safety-draws-crowd/article_3bc76dfe-f1c8-11ed-8b9c-d7d2a0aa7c20.html |
Bay Area biologists remain uncertain about the status of the region’s endangered and threatened salmon species after challenges posed by the recent onslaught of winter rainstorms inhibited their research and may have prevented some of the fish from successfully breeding and laying eggs.
Marin Municipal Water District ecologist Eric Ettlinger told the Marin Independent Journal the historic storms have not only prevented surveyors from monitoring the numbers of coho and Chinook salmon for several weeks but also apparently damaged a number of their spawning beds, which are referred to as redds, in Marin County, home to the largest population of coho salmon from Monterey Bay to the Noyo River in Mendocino County.
“Unfortunately, we know of some redds that definitely were destroyed and we suspect that others were destroyed and the eggs washed away,” Ettlinger told the Marin Independent Journal.
On the other hand, he noted, the rainfall has provided plenty of water in the creeks and streams where the fish hatch and spawn, helping some of them to survive and reproduce, though exactly how many were able to do so is still unknown. At last count, Ettlinger and his team recorded 99 coho egg nests in Lagunitas Creek, a 24-mile stream where the fish spawn every winter. That number is higher than in past years but still considered below average.
Coho salmon have experienced a “serious decline” since the mid-20th century, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, due to threats such as loss of habitat, overexploitation (which occurs when fish are harvested beyond the species’s capacity to repopulate) and interaction with hatchery-raised fish, as well as climatic factors such as lack of precipitation. Spawning season typically happens in December and January, and though thousands of coho salmon once made their way to the Bay Area, only a couple of hundred now return each year because of dams that have been preventing the migratory fish from swimming upstream.
Surveyors are hoping to have clearer answers regarding changes to the population by this summer, when they plan to look for, count and identify juvenile salmon. Ettlinger said record numbers of the coho smolts — more than a thousand in Olema Creek — appear to be heading out to the ocean and could lead to significant numbers of returning adults if they do survive.
“[We’re] waiting with bated breath,” Ettlinger told the Marin Independent Journal. “I’m really looking forward to seeing how many of the young coho survived the stormy winter.”
Last month, federal officials announced the closure of the 2023 commercial and recreational salmon fishing season in California and Oregon due to the crashing populations of Chinook salmon, the main species harvested in California, according to the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN). The Chinook salmon population has dropped to 170,000, down from a million or more 30 years ago, the organization said.
“West Coast salmon are bearing the brunt of a series of problems,” said Preston Brown, director of watershed conservation for the organization, in a news release last month. “Decades-long issues are coming to a head for salmon—these include the widespread damming of important rivers and streams, wetlands and forests converted to farms and cities, radical swings of weather patterns, and the attempt to replace wild fish habitats with hatcheries. Added to that is the pollution of waterways caused by road-runoff and pesticides.”
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife subsequently announced it would provide about $36 million in funding toward restoration efforts.
So far, most counts of salmon egg nests are considered below average or low in Marin County. Ettlinger said he and his team have recorded about 153 adult Chinook salmon in Lagunitas Creek between November 2022 and the start of the storms, the largest number of Chinook salmon spawners since the district began counting in 2001, but all of their eggs were likely swept out by the rain.
Experts hope the fishing season cancellation will help promote the comeback of the species — and that federal and state disaster aid will continue to buoy local fishers for the time being.
“The closure is a short-term strategy to help stabilize the decline status of ocean chinook salmon,” said Ayano Hayes, a watershed biologist with the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, in the news release. “We must do what we can now to support the present fisheries from becoming further threatened, as the central coast coho salmon are already critically endangered.” | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/bay-area-storms-endangered-salmon-species-18098710.php | 2023-05-14T21:39:30 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/bay-area-storms-endangered-salmon-species-18098710.php |
BOISE, Idaho — He's a long-time, familiar face in Idaho politics and government, who is now serving in a brand-new role. He's a cattle rancher and fourth generation Idahoan whose great grandfather homesteaded in the Oakley area back in the 1870's.
Republican Scott Bedke, of Oakley, served 11 terms as a state representative after first being elected in 2000. In 2012, his colleagues in the House elected him Speaker of the House. He served in the role for 11 years, making him the longest-serving speaker in Idaho History.
In 2022, Bedke ran for Idaho Lieutenant Governor and won. He's now in the first year of his first term in which he just wrapped up his first legislative session where he presided over an Idaho Senate that passed major legislation on public education, property tax reform and social issues. That includes a law banning transgender and transitioning children, or children with gender dysphoria, from receiving any type of hormones, puberty blockers or surgeries.
Lawmakers also passed legislation on projects to protect Idaho's water supply, an issue Lt. Gov. Bedke is very passionate about.
On the personal side, he and his wife of 43 years, Sarah, have four children and 16 grandchildren.
On this edition of Viewpoint, the lieutenant governor discusses his approach to his new role, public school funding, property tax relief, the impact of Idaho's strict anti-abortion law and the fight against the threat of the dangerous drug fentanyl.
Gov. Brad Little announced he is getting ready to go to the Texas-Mexico border soon. He will deploy a team from Idaho State Police that will help the state of Texas on a month-long mission for drug and fentanyl interdiction.
According to the governor's office, from 2020 to 2021, the rate of fentanyl-related overdose deaths doubled in Idaho. In 2022, Gov. Little launched "Operation Esto Perpetua" – a new strategy to do more to protect Idaho communities against the growing drug threat. As part of his "Idaho First Plan," Governor Little called for the development of a new statewide drug interdiction team at the Idaho State Police and enhanced testing and training.
Lieutenant Governor Bedke said public safety is paramount, and the administration is concerned about the influx of fentanyl into Idaho communities.
"It's everywhere. It's in every community. It's so dangerous that we've got to be on top of that. Most all of that is coming up through the Mexican border on the south," Bedke said. "I don't know that this is about boots on the ground and patrols and things like that. I think it's more about learning to interdict because this is going to take all of our best efforts. So, this last session we beefed up the budgets to law enforcement including the public defenders, and we're going to attack this on all fronts, but it's important for everyone to know we're not going to arrest our way out of this. It's going to take education and interdiction as well as prosecution."
You can watch the full interview by clicking above. Viewpoint airs Sunday at 9 a.m. on KTVB Idaho's NewsChannel 7.
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BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — Police in Boone County have asked for help from the public to identify three people whose images were captured recently on surveillance cameras.
In a social media post, the Boone County Sheriff's Department said the trio had been involved in thefts from vehicles early Saturday morning.
If you have information that could assist investigators, you're asked to contact a sheriff's deputy by calling 765-482-1412, option 4. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/police-in-boone-county-seek-help-identifying-trio-captured-on-surveillance-cameras/531-f4be4bef-b9b9-48da-a723-ad5588cfdc7d | 2023-05-14T21:51:28 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/police-in-boone-county-seek-help-identifying-trio-captured-on-surveillance-cameras/531-f4be4bef-b9b9-48da-a723-ad5588cfdc7d |
TWIN LAKES — Lakewood Elementary School was filled with the sounds of steel pan drums, the laughter and chatter of kids of all ages waiting for a henna masterpiece and a multitude of families exploring the school’s second annual multicultural fine arts night.
When patrons first walked through the door of the school at 1218 Wilmot Ave. at the May 9 event, they received a passport which they could get filled with stickers at each activity location.
The event featured a henna booth, belly dancing lessons, performances by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Steel PANthers steel band, as well as informances, which demonstrated some of the skills students have learned in music class throughout the year. There were also multicultural games and activities and food from Pina Mexican Eats food truck.
The evening also included an art contest display, an “Art Around the World Art Walk,” a make-and-take craft area with cultural crafts and a wearable fashion show.
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It was the first year for the fashion show, which featured themed, homemade masks and staffs. Students walked the runway, located in the school gym, with garments ranging from a dinosaur theme to Disney’s “Frozen” movie characters.
“It’s a mixture between fashion and costume,” said Lakewood Art Teacher Kim Adcock. “They came up with a theme and I let them go with it, so I’m excited to see them come together because we haven’t even done a dress rehearsal.”
Lakewood’s Director of Teaching and Learning Jennifer Jeffers said the fine arts night was developed because the school wants to bring in more community involvement.
“We’ve been trying to reach out to get the community more involved in the school,” Jeffers said. “We want to teach (people) about different cultures, so we thought this was a great way to merge fine arts and multiculturalism, so we could celebrate music, art, P.E. and teaching about so many different cultures.”
Parents and community members, such as Christina Berglund, noted the importance of bringing cultural education to students at the school.
“I like it because, in our little town, it shows a little bit more culture that people around here probably aren’t used to seeing,” she said. “It’s nice because they get to see things that they won’t necessarily see in a small town.”
Students also enjoyed the various aspects of the event.
“It’s great,” said 8-year-old Eli Muse. “My favorite part so far was my performance.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/lakewood-school-celebrates-second-annual-multicultural-fine-arts-night/article_ac3ea778-f0c9-11ed-8cc0-e709466a181e.html | 2023-05-14T21:54:46 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/lakewood-school-celebrates-second-annual-multicultural-fine-arts-night/article_ac3ea778-f0c9-11ed-8cc0-e709466a181e.html |
Modern Apothecary held a grand opening for its new milk depot and dispensary Saturday morning, offering potentially lifesaving care to the region.
Hannah Sorensen, Modern Apothecary’s registered nurse, said the service is available whenever they are open, offering a local drop-off point for approved Mother’s Milk Bank of Western Great Lakes donors and a dispensary open to the public.
“We’re super excited to have this offering for Kenosha County,” Sorenson said.
The service will provide pasteurized human donor milk. As a dispensary, Modern Apothecary will act as a hub where families can purchase pasteurized donor milk for short-term emergency use.
Ashleigh Richmond, with lactation consultant Wisco Lactation, said the new depot and dispensary was several years in the making, opening up critical services in the region. Previously, the nearest drop-off and dispensary was in Milwaukee, about 50 miles away.
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Amber Barnes, clinical manager for Mothers’ Milk Bank WGL, was at Saturday’s opening with a booth offering information and resources to guests. One of their missions, Barnes said, is to make donating milk as easy as possible.
“It will offer community access to purchase pasteurized human donor milk, and a drop-off for our approved donors,” Barnes said. “Improving access is one of our goals.”
Milk donations are from healthy, lactating women who are screened and approved as donors through Milk Bank WGL. Donations are transported to the milk bank’s processing facility in Elk Grove Village, Ill., where the milk is pasteurized to eliminate viruses and bacteria.
The pasteurized milk is tested by a third-party lab and distributed to hospitals and outpatients in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Residents can find out more information about accessing or donating human milk via Milk Bank WGL by visiting their website at www.milkbankwgl.org.
Additional information about Modern Apothecary can be found at www.modernapothecary.org. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/modern-apothecary-holds-grand-opening-for-mothers-milk-depot-and-dispensary-saturday/article_1f8d2732-f1c3-11ed-982a-3fe53e3b7a3d.html | 2023-05-14T21:54:53 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/modern-apothecary-holds-grand-opening-for-mothers-milk-depot-and-dispensary-saturday/article_1f8d2732-f1c3-11ed-982a-3fe53e3b7a3d.html |
VON ORMY, Texas — Families who planned to visit loved ones' burial sites at a Von Ormy cemetery on Mother's Day arrived only to find locked gates, and shared their frustration online.
“This is very sad, the only way we get to visit with our mothers, and y’all are taking it away from a bunch of families,” one Facebook use wrote on a post by First Memorial Park Cemetery.
“Never missed a Mother’s Day,” another user wrote. “This is so ridiculous... y’all just broke a lot of peoples’ hearts.”
In a post from Thursday, First Memorial Park staff said a Saturday Mother’s Day event would be postponed due to a stormy forecast, but confirmed in the comments section that the grounds would be open Sunday.
Instead, videos sent to KENS 5 show a crowd of families outset a closed wait, upset they weren’t able to gain access.
Bexar County deputies eventually arrived, and by 2 p.m. the gate was opened to allow families inside after, according to authorities, some frustrated visitors tried to force their way in by bending bars on the gate.
KENS 5 is told there were a line of cars with people waiting to get inside.
First Memorial Park Cemetery said on their Facebook page that "the grounds were not safe for the public," due to recent rainfall. They also said they were having a problem with snakes.
The business's website show their hours as being open weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and by appointment only on weekends.
The cemetery later apologized for the inconvenience and said they hope to be back open "as soon as possible."
This is a developing story.
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Popular continuing ed program cut to expand on workforce training
Great Falls College – Montana State University (GFC-MSU) has announced that the bulk of the classes in its popular “Lifelong Learning” program are being cut so that the college can focus more closely on the workforce training programs that it offers.
“The Continuing Education and Training Department has made the tough decision to discontinue most of the Lifelong Learning classes,” an email to class instructors from department director Tammie Hickey announced April 21. “As we focus on serving our community through industry partnerships and providing trainings that fill crucial workforce shortages, we will support enrichment classes and education opportunities that are offered in multiple locations throughout our community. Our hope is that you continue to share your talents.”
The Lifelong Learning community enrichment program was a popular component of the higher education landscape in Great Falls for many years. It’s most recent spring schedule offered 47 class offerings, from financial planning and computer classes to yoga and handbell ringing – plus an entire menu of cooking classes and history lectures.
In a news release issued May 8, officials explained that it is responding to increasing demands from local business and industry to provide course offerings in-line with workforce development.
“During the height of the pandemic, the healthcare industry reached out to us about offering certified nursing assistant training because of the crisis they were facing,” Hickey said. “Local industry again reached out to us a couple of years ago with the need for more commercial drivers. Now, we offer CDL trainings each month.”
In addition to its healthcare and CDL programs, GFC-MSU also offers training programs in office management, addictions counseling and steam boiler operation – plus coursework for students preparing for the High School Equivalency Test.
“These all are labor-intensive programs that have stretched our small department’s resources, so we have made the difficult decision to discontinue many of our community enrichment classes in order to focus more on our industry and workforce mission,” Hickey said. “Many of the community enrichment classes are offered elsewhere in the community, and the college will work to connect people with those resources.”
College officials said they are currently reviewing options to offer classes in the future that more closely align with it educational mission.
“In fact, we are looking to expand these opportunities to more of our employees and faculty,” said Dr. Stephanie Erdmann, CEO and dean of Great Falls College. “We’d like to have more faculty bringing their expertise to the community in some sort of free lecture series. While we don’t have all of the details worked out, we are really excited about planning the new program to give back to our community while showcasing the breadth of experience from our faculty.” | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/14/great-falls-college-to-cut-lifelong-learning-class-program/70215401007/ | 2023-05-14T22:00:11 | 0 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/14/great-falls-college-to-cut-lifelong-learning-class-program/70215401007/ |
Local governments and charities have been tested, but so far, Tucson shelters have been able to handle a sharp increase in migrants released by border authorities.
Casa Alitas, the nonprofit group at the heart of the shelter operations, had more than 1,300 people sheltered in Tucson Friday night, and that's apart from those housed by the city government.
"We’re finding space for all of them," said Teresa Cavendish, who directs Casa Alitas. "We've managed to avert street releases."
"First thing (Saturday) morning, folks start moving out, and we help them circulate through that process. At the same time, hundreds more folks are arriving."
Constant coordination between the state, county and city governments as well as Casa Alitas, has worked so far to keep people from being released on the streets of Southern Arizona towns or Tucson without any place to go, she said.
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"This is a wild ride," said Lane Mandle, the chief of staff to the city manager, working at one of the hotels Tucson uses for shelter. "I wake up in the morning, and I don’t know what the day is going to hold."
Her fear is that the city, which is the backup provider of shelter, will run out of beds. At that point, street releases are likely.
The increase in border crossings is, in part, a result of the end of the enforcement of Title 42 health mandates at the border. This allowed Border Patrol agents to immediately return some people to Mexico without any processing. But the end of the pandemic emergency meant the end of this policy.
One thing that has helped the local authorities is a court injunction issued by a federal judge in Florida. The injunction stopped the U.S. Border Patrol from conducting expedited releases of people found not to pose a risk to public safety, even though they don't have court dates yet.
As a result of the ruling, Border Patrol must detain people longer, meaning its facilities are remaining overfilled, but the releases are happening at a pace that is manageable for local authorities.
Migrants and government officials were still assessing the effects of new regulations adopted by President Joe Biden’s administration in the hope of stabilizing the Southwest border region and undercutting smugglers who charge migrants to get there, the Associated Press reported Saturday.
Migrants are now essentially barred from seeking asylum in the U.S. if they did not first apply online or seek protection in the countries they traveled through. Families allowed in as their immigration cases progress will face curfews and GPS monitoring. Those expelled can now be barred from reentry for five years and face possible criminal prosecution.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Fire officials say three firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion and released while they battled a building fire on Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to a fire at a commercial building on the 700 block of Walnut Bottom Road in Southampton Township.
At the scene, crews found heavy fire and smoke coming from the building.
Multiple fire companies worked together to finally extinguish the fire around 3 p.m.
Fire officials say damages are estimated to be at $200,000.
The cause of the fire is still undetermined and authorities continue investigating. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/3-firefighters-heat-exhaustion-building-fire-cumberland-county/521-667d0447-43ec-4a4c-9dfe-474c719f8187 | 2023-05-14T22:14:41 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/3-firefighters-heat-exhaustion-building-fire-cumberland-county/521-667d0447-43ec-4a4c-9dfe-474c719f8187 |
ATLATNIC CITY — The Puchicon Anime & Gaming Convention was held over the weekend at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino.
Fans from throughout the region came roam the convention halls and ballrooms to compare cosplays, browse through merchandise and celebrate the anime industry.
Rich Rejmentowski and Sammy Mansuetom, came from New York dressed as characters from Pokémon and the “How Heavy are the Dumbbells you Lift?” magna. They said they spent hours working on the wigs and accessories for their costumes and thought the resort city was an ideal place for a convention.
“I like Atlantic City, I like to cos (cosplay) too, but she likes to cos a lot and I was like alright, let’s go,” Rejementowski said.
Gabriela Trzepizur, of Toms River, and in cosplay, is a frequent anime convention attendee, having gone to three this year. She said she was excited by the merchandise and meet with others fans.
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“It’s nice to take pictures, especially, and getting recognized for your cosplay and everything," Trzepizur said.
Puchicon was founded in 2019 by Jennifer Perez to create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all kinds of anime fans. Its mission was obvious over the weekend, with fans from all ages at the event, as well an assemblage of vendors.
Keni Thomas, of Philadelphia, was at the convention on behalf of Philly Otaku. He came with prints and drawings he made featuring combinations of different characters and themes, including Pikachu combined with Benjamin Franklin; and Princess Peach from Super Mario Brothers dressed in ‘80s clothes. Thomas, who also goes by the pen name Thomcat23, said he was always a fan of anime and video games and soon found himself going to conventions. He is also currently an art resident at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia.
“Just being a geek, I strangely fell into it,” Thomas said. “If you make fan work all the time sooner or later you will run into the con world, because that’s where all that stuff sort of lives.”
Tim Heck and Kaeya Moyer, came from Easton, Pennsylvania, to sell their art at the convention. Their work included drawings, stickers and 3-D prints of different Pokémon. They said they had started by sharing their art on social media before attracting a following and deciding to make the leap into business. They said they felt comfortable in the welcoming community of convention and other artists and have so far been to five separate conventions.
Lori Ann Beatty was there selling plush anime toys and other items with her niece. While she was less familiar with anime than her neice, Beatty said she enjoyed working as a collaborative and branching off into new business.
Gwen Wheeler, of northern Virginia, was there for her business The Merchant of Many Things. She sells rubber swords and other faux weapons, as well as jewelry, costume parts and other accessories, for live-action role playing, or LARP, an activity where people act out mock battles.
Having cerebral palsy, Wheeler said she could not participate in LARP matches with her friends, but decided to participate as an on-site merchant for other players. She since turned that hobby into a business and know tours the East Coast and Midwest to encourage people to play and have fun.
“I just went full bore with it,” Wheeler said. “It’s fun, I love doing it ... and people’s reactions, with the joy.”
Min Gleason, 24, of Maryland, said she had long been interested in arts and began attending anime conventions in middle school.
“I was like, ‘I want to do that, and I liked it and now that’s what I do,” Gleason said.
Other vendors were there for a charitable cause, including one for Children’s Specialized Hospital, a part of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, raising funds for their Extra Life program.
In addition to the vendors, the Puchicon convention offered a range of other activities. Throughout the conventions space, there was a small arcade and gaming rooms, live music aned a karaoke space where people could sing their favorite anime theme songs. There were a range of panels, including one with anime voice actors like Brian Beacock, Leah Clark and Daman Mills.
Mills, known for voicing Frieza from the “Dragon Ball” franchise as well as an assortment of other roles, said he valued coming to different conventions and interacting with fans.
“It’s a really special experience to get out and meet people, because when we’re recording, we’re not seeing the many responses like somebody may in theater or film,” Mills said. “Seeing how much your work impacts others is really awesome and kind of inspires us to keep creating … and giving it our best.”
Other content creators were given space at the convention.
Louis Wolf, of the YouTube channel Unlockable Content, participated in several panels. He said Puchicon has helped him communicate with fans as his channel has grown its audience.
“We love interacting with the fan base and the community,” Wolf said.
There were also several independent authors at the event.
Tyrone Motley, with the pen name Zero Snake, was advertising his original manga, taking inspiration from the Chinese Monkey King character and adding his own flourishes from other anime.
“I always found interest in the medium itself, not just story writing, but the anime aesthetic,” Motley said. “So, I always wanted to put my own unique spin on it.”
Over the weekend, there were several panels. Marisa Ditkoff, 27 of Clementon Camden County, participated in two panels, one giving advice about living in Japan and another on cosplaying. She said she first started at a convention at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, when she was younger before becoming an expert.
“That snowballed into what it is today,” Ditkoff said.
For some, the anime convention was an affair for the whole family. Lorianna Roberts came with her daughter Carlin, 16, to the convention from Forked River in Lacey Township. Carlin said she was a zealous anime fan and was excited to come visit a convention nearby.
“I love anime, I love video games, cartoons and anything to do with that, and I just thought it would be a fun idea to come out here,” Carlin said. “And everyone’s so nice. I love it here.”
Lorianna admitted she was significantly less of a fan than her daughter but was still enthusiastic to attend.
“I don’t know too much about anime, but I know she loves it and I love seeing her enjoy it this much,” Lorianna Roberts said.
Thomas Benjamin, 33, and his daughter H’armani Bell, 12 are city residents and attended different events at the convention throughout the weekend. Benjamin said he grew up watching anime such as Dragon Ball and Cowboy Bebop and also had a friend as a vendor he was supporting. His daughter, Benjamin said, is now a prodigal artist drawing different anime characters and he was excited to take her to a convention.
“To come out and see the artists, the voice actors … and a lot of the art and stuff, it’s bringing back my childhood,” Benjamin said | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/anime-fans-dress-up-and-enjoy-what-puchicon-had-to-offer-in-atlantic-city/article_9f5c06ba-f29d-11ed-b2d3-879bec090dd4.html | 2023-05-14T22:18:25 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/anime-fans-dress-up-and-enjoy-what-puchicon-had-to-offer-in-atlantic-city/article_9f5c06ba-f29d-11ed-b2d3-879bec090dd4.html |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greeneville Police Department (GPD) responded to a bomb threat at the Food City on Snapps Ferry Road on Sunday.
According to a release from the GPD, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Greene County Central Dispatch was notified that the Food City located at 905 Snapps Ferry Road received a bomb threat by phone.
Officers arrived on the scene and spoke to the manager who told them that a male called and said he placed an explosive device in the store earlier in the day. Upon the arrival of the officers the store had already been evacuated, the release stated.
Police say they then walked through the store with the manager and after nothing was located, an explosives detection K-9 was brought to search the area but did not find any explosives devices or suspicious packages and the store was reopened.
In addition to the bomb threat that caused the evacuation of the Walmart in Abingdon, Virginia on Saturday, Food City management says that their company has received similar threats at nearby locations within the past few weeks, according to the release.
The GPD says there are no leads or further information at this time. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/police-respond-to-bomb-threat-at-greeneville-food-city-find-threat-unsubstantiated/ | 2023-05-14T22:39:24 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/police-respond-to-bomb-threat-at-greeneville-food-city-find-threat-unsubstantiated/ |
ARKANSAS, USA — Top elected officials in Arkansas could see a 3% salary increase but legislators’ pay would stay flat under a proposal from a state panel.
The panel sets salaries for state elected officials and was created by a constitutional amendment voters approved in 2014. Before then, salaries were set by the state Legislature.
The proposal would increase the governor's annual salary to $163,501 from $158,739; the attorney general's to $150,745 from $146,355; and the secretary of state to $104,362 from $101,322.
Salaries for the treasurer, auditor and land commissioner would each increase to $98,564 from $95,693, while the lieutenant governor's pay would increase to $48,105 from $46,704.
Under the proposal, state House and Senate members' pay would remain at $44,357. The House speaker and Senate president pro tempore would still get $50,661.
The commission in January initially proposed 6% raises for both officials and lawmakers, but has delayed considering that plan. The commission received letters from 49 lawmakers who said the legislative raise was not justified.
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said after the January proposal that she would donate any pay raise she received to charity, and GOP Attorney General Tim Griffin said he regularly donates “in excess of my pay raise” to his church and charities, the newspaper reported.
The panel in November approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment and a 5% pay increase for state judges, including members of the Arkansas Supreme Court and Appeals Court, as well as prosecuting attorneys.
If the panel gives final approval to the raises next month, they will take effect 10 days after the proposal is filed with the state auditor's office.
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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — On Saturday, May 13, hundreds of United Methodist Church (UMC) members met in Hot Springs, once again to discuss disaffiliation agreements. In November of 2022, 35 congregations split from the UMC, including locations in Siloam Springs and Van Buren.
"It's sad that we are even considering going this way once again," said a member during a comment period.
In March, the largest Methodist congregation in Arkansas, Central United Methodist in Fayetteville, split into 3 congregations.
"The root of it is we have different viewpoints on biblical interpretations," said Executive Director of Central United Methodist Church, Brian Swan in a March interview.
Some those the disagreements within the church are centered around homosexuality.
"I am aware that emotions are running high among some of our members," said Bishop Laura Merrill with the Arkansas Conference of the UMC, "The hurt of this period of separation runs deep."
"It's been hurt, it's been hard, it's broken my heart," said Greenwood UMC Youth Pastor Cliff James.
During the special session, members voted to do a group vote on 61 congregations that were passed with 80% or more to disaffiliate and were voted on as a group. While congregations with less than 80% were voted on individually."
Midland Heights in Fort Smith, Cecil and Hartman-both in Franklin County were among the group vote. Meanwhile, Greenwood was one of the congregations in the individual vote.
Some Greenwood members say they didn't feel it was a fair process prior to the special session. "Felt like it was a very manipulative unfair thing," said one member of the congregation who said he was speaking on behalf of those who did not want to separate.
"Almost 70% of our church wants to disaffiliate," said James.
"I was asked to remain neutral throughout the process and do the best I could to lead a fair process," said John Embry, Greenwood UMC, pastor. However, during Saturday's special session, he took a stance. "I would move for this to be passed.”
Greenwood did get the OK to disaffiliate along with the other 66 congregations that had a disaffiliation agreement.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — There are several reasons why some moms might struggle with their adult children taking care of them. It’s not the nature of motherhood for a child to take care of their mom. The role reversal can feel uncomfortable, and moms might feel like they’re letting their kids down. There can be a loss of independence.
Another reason is that moms might not want to be a burden on their children whether it’s their kid’s time, energy, or finances. If their adult children are taking care of them that it could lead to uncomfortable feelings about their own failing health and eventual mortality. Culture could play a role in the resistance also. It might be expected that moms maintain their independence, or it can be perceived as a weakness.
If you have any concerns about your mom living alone then have an open conversation with her. Ask for her perspective on how things are going. See what she’s willing to reveal. Then you can share your observations and why you think it’ll be a good idea that she gets a little help. Explain what the help might look like.
One thing that’s important to keep in mind is to give your mom a voice. She’ll be much happier if she’s included in the decision-making about her life. She’ll feel respected and in control and less stressed and less likely to suffer from depressive symptoms.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Moms are notorious for paying close attention to their children’s romantic partners to see if they’re a good fit, which can be a little intimidating and create resistance initially. Moms are watchful and some aren’t discrete if they don’t particularly care for you.
Developing a relationship can take time. It isn’t something to be rushed. Find commonalities, show a sincere interest in them and their child that you’re dating, and spend time with them. Learn about them as you would anyone else. Realize that most moms can see insincerity a mile away and aren’t easily fooled.
Don’t get too comfortable too soon. Cultivating a solid relationship takes time. Realize that just because their mom might complain about their child doesn’t open the door for you to do so.
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Woman arrested after deadly stabbing in Peoria
JJ Bullock
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A 50-year-old man was stabbed to death early Sunday morning in Peoria.
Police arrested Lauraine B. Singleton, 41, as a suspect in the case.
Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 2:18 a.m. Sunday morning in the 700 block of Morgan Street. Police found the 50-year-old with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital by authorities where he later died.
His identity will be released by the Peoria County Coroner at a later time, according to police.
More:More charges are expected for Princeville dog groomer accused of animal cruelty | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/14/peoria-police-arrest-woman-in-deadly-stabbing/70216514007/ | 2023-05-14T22:57:59 | 1 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/14/peoria-police-arrest-woman-in-deadly-stabbing/70216514007/ |
TOWN OF PARIS — Family, friends and colleagues gathered Saturday for the dedication of a living memorial in honor of late Kenosha Police Sgt. Trevor Albrecht.
An autumn blaze maple, planted recently in the lawn just west of the Paris Town Hall, will stand for many years to come as a tribute to Albrecht, a Paris resident who was killed in a snowmobile accident in January 2021 at age 41.
Alongside the tree, a boulder that Albrecht dug out of the ground on the family’s nearby property now displays a plaque in his memoriam.
“I hope that Trevor’s fellow law officers will take the time to pull in this parking lot from time to time and linger – to say hello and remember and honor,” said Paris Town Chairman John Holloway, who helped with the development of the memorial. “You will always be welcome. Places like this are important.”
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Up front and center at Saturday’s dedication ceremony were Albrecht’s wife, Jessie, and children Otto, 9, and Iris, 6. In addition to hearing Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton’s warm memories of their late husband and father, the family received a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol and a work of art created by the kids’ classmates at Paris School. Other speakers at the ceremony included Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman, Sheriff David Zoerner, and Jessie’s uncle, Ed Carlson, who spearheaded the tree project.
In his remarks, Patton shared a few fun anecdotes about his former colleague, as well as how the memory of Albrecht continues to affect him to this day.
Patton said Albrecht brought both strength and laughter to his work. A tree that will change colors each year is a fitting way to memorialize a man who had many colors, he said.
A native of Elizabeth, Ill., Albrecht joined the Kenosha Police Department in 2006. A captain in the Army National Guard from 2001 to 2010, he was a decorated veteran, having earned two Bronze Stars in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
His tree now stands near the Town of Paris veterans memorial, which pays tribute to all veterans with ties to the town, including Albrecht. A swing, donated by the Paris Happy Workers 4-H Club, will also soon be installed nearby, Holloway said.
Jessie Albrecht said it’s all a perfect tribute to Trevor.
“This is just so heartwarming,” she said. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/living-memorial-in-honor-of-late-kenosha-police-sgt-trevor-albrecht-dedicated-near-paris-town/article_75112e6e-f269-11ed-8f49-bb439489a15b.html | 2023-05-14T23:17:18 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/living-memorial-in-honor-of-late-kenosha-police-sgt-trevor-albrecht-dedicated-near-paris-town/article_75112e6e-f269-11ed-8f49-bb439489a15b.html |
Tune up your mountain bikes, Lincoln cyclists, there’s a new plan in town.
A new facilities master plan for Lincoln envisions a major bike park that could be used as an event site, single tracks in each of Lincoln’s four geographic quadrants and smaller trail features in neighborhood parks.
Jason Brummels, the executive director of Trails Have Our Respect, said the plan is an important step to bring needed trails to the city for an increasingly popular sport.
“I think it is an exceptional effort by the city and parks department to put forth a vision that brings an infrastructure to Lincoln we are really underserved in,” he said.
In eastern Nebraska and western Iowa where THOR — a nonprofit that builds and maintains many of the natural surface trail systems — there are about 250 miles of trails, just a tiny part of which are in Lincoln, Brummels said.
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In Lincoln, that tiny part is in Van Dorn Park, a 2-mile, one-way loop created by volunteers who convinced the city to let them build it a couple of years ago.
The popularity of the trail in the western part of one of Lincoln’s oldest — and at the time, most underused parks — got the city’s attention.
So last year, the city put together a working group that included parks and recreation employees, advisory board members, industry and schools representatives as well as members of several cycling groups.
The group investigated possible sites and how best to provide equitable access across the city.
More than 500 people responded to an online survey; and the city held a virtual open house on possible quadrant sites.
The result is the facilities master plan, which the parks and recreation department advisory board gave its stamp of approval to last week.
Like other master plans, such as one recently created for pickleball courts, it is a guide the city will follow, but there’s no money attached to it.
Elements of the master plan will be incorporated into the 10-year plan, then into the capital improvement program, and ultimately into the budget, as money becomes available.
“I think the key thing is the master plan is setting forth a vision for the community, raising the level of awareness of the desire for this kind of amenity,” Brummels said.
The plan has three tiers.
Tier one is a major bike park at the old landfill at North 56th Street and Fletcher Road, which city officials have been eyeing as a potential site for some kind of bike park for a decade.
There are about 200 acres there that could be used for a variety of features: multi-use trails, single-track mountain bike trails, dirt jumps, pump tracks, skills and slalom courses as well as training areas, said Sara Hartzell, parks and recreation planning assistant.
Tier 2 is single tracks in the four quadrants of the city. The group analyzed the potential sites for parking availability, water fountains, trash receptacles and picnic table and their proximity to playgrounds and picnic shelters. They also looked at the terrain and tree cover, Hartzell said.
The group narrowed 35 possibilities to 19 and then to eight selected spots: a first and second choice for each quadrant. The group picked two places, she said, in case there are unforeseen issues with a site once planning begins in earnest.
In southwest Lincoln, Van Dorn Park — which already has the single track — is the primary site; Densmore Park, 6701 S 14th St., is the second choice.
Hartzell said both sites have advantages. The first choice has the advantage of an existing track, proximity to core neighborhoods and good tree cover, Hartzell said.
Densmore, however, has year-round restrooms, a bike repair station, a bottle filling station and solar chargers for cell phones.
City officials are creating a master plan for Van Dorn Park, which will also address the bike path, Hartzell said.
In northwest Lincoln the primary choice is Arnold Heights Park in Air Park, which Hartzell said has a great hill and one of the best views of the Capitol in the city. The second choice is a portion of the Highlands South Greenway, a 33-acre greenway just south of Highlands Park.
In northeast Lincoln, the first choice is Stevens Creek/Burns Park at North 98th and Adam streets, which is not yet developed except for a parking lot. One big advantage: heavy tree cover, Hartzell said. The second choice is Seacrest Park, next to East High School near 70th and A streets.
In southeast Lincoln, Jensen Park near 84th Street and Yankee Hill Road, which is in the early stages of development, is the first choice. The second is Holmes Lake Park on 9 acres north of the dog run.
The third tier of the master plan is to create smaller features at neighborhood parks. The tracks in the four quadrants would be designed to draw people to them, Hartzell said. The smaller features in neighborhood parks would be designed for people who live in the area but not as citywide attractions.
Hartzell said there isn’t a top priority for any of the tiers. What gets built first will be more dependent on what the mountain bike community prioritizes, she said. The major bike park near the old landfill will likely require an organized fundraising campaign and grants, she said.
Brummels said he’s confident fundraising efforts for any of the projects will be effective, because donors understand the demand and the benefits to a community, especially how features like trail systems help recruit and retain talent to the city.
“These will move forward,” he said. “I think there will be exciting new trail projects in the next few years.” | https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/city-moves-forward-with-master-plan-for-mountain-bike-trails-across-lincoln/article_e3edd334-f127-11ed-bd94-af034a2818fa.html | 2023-05-14T23:31:29 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/city-moves-forward-with-master-plan-for-mountain-bike-trails-across-lincoln/article_e3edd334-f127-11ed-bd94-af034a2818fa.html |
Many future Habitat homeowners have the same dream: having a home where their children could be healthy and safe and would thrive.
I am proud to be building dreams alongside 150 Kenosha volunteers for Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha’s 4th Annual Women Build Week Aug. 7-12.
The nationwide building initiative calls on women to serve their communities, building homes and highlighting the need for safe and affordable housing in our Kenosha community. We want to continue to build on our successes from previous years and reach more community members and business partners, making our biggest impact on affordable housing since we started hosting Women Build Week.
Women Build Week empowers women to build homes, become homeowners, and raise money to continue building safe, affordable homes in our community.
Volunteer dream builders will work under the guidance of construction professionals alongside future Habitat homeowners on homes in the Wilson Heights Neighborhood.
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Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha has plans to build six new homes in the Wilson Heights Neighborhood: two homes are under construction currently, two homes breaking ground in May, and two home are planned for 2024 in the Wilson Heights neighborhood, a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha and the City of Kenosha.
Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha homes are priced at fair market value and are not subject to the negotiating ability of the home buyer or any implicit bias or prejudice of their real estate agent. The home loans provided by Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha are interest-free, and mortgage payments are below 30% of the homeowner’s monthly income. This model assures affordability regardless of gender and protects women from paying higher costs for their homes.
When asked why they volunteer during Women Build Week, Maggie, a Women Build Week volunteer since the beginning, said, “It’s fun to be surrounded by so many women, knowing that together we are making a real difference in a family’s life. By supporting a future homeowner, I feel like it helps them realize they can keep dreaming big and achieve even more.”
Our goal with the Women Build Week program is to bring together future homeowners and dedicated volunteers to help women achieve their dreams to build a better future for their families and communities. We at Habitat for Humanity have the ability to provide volunteers with the opportunity to learn new skills and explore new work areas, and given these skills, women can succeed in changing their communities.
Women Build is a terrific way to involve your friends and family of all ages in crucial work with a lasting impact. Women helping women sends a positive and powerful message.
Thank you to all of our current supporters and we hope many of you will join us becoming a dream builder, helping Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha to continue building affordable housing, providing Habitat homeowners with a hand up.
For more information on Women Build Week 2023, please visit our website at https://www.habitatkenosha.org/women-build | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-habitat-for-humanity-of-kenosha-dream-builders-prep-for-habitat-kenosha-women/article_85e15f82-f1c1-11ed-9c77-6f261ad36652.html | 2023-05-14T23:34:41 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-habitat-for-humanity-of-kenosha-dream-builders-prep-for-habitat-kenosha-women/article_85e15f82-f1c1-11ed-9c77-6f261ad36652.html |
Music legend Billy Joel is reportedly selling his massive 26-acre waterfront property on Long Island for $49 million.
The Piano Man's real estate agent told Newsday that the Centre Island estate was purchased back in 2002 for a cool $22.5 million.
The Oyster Bay Harbor home has no shortage of grand amenities. The online listing for the estate boasts an inground pool, helicopter pad, and 3-bedroom beach house.
The main house, over 20,000-square-feet, has an elevator to all floors. The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home is currently under reservation.
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But that's not all. The property also has a guest apartment inside the main house, as well as a bowling alley and indoor pool.
The "Middlesea" estate was previously listed in 2008 for $32.5 million but did not sell. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/billy-joel-lists-26-acre-long-island-waterfront-estate-for-49-million/4332969/ | 2023-05-14T23:41:15 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/billy-joel-lists-26-acre-long-island-waterfront-estate-for-49-million/4332969/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Owners at both Anna Marie’s Florists and The Black Olive restaurant say Mother’s Day is one of their busiest days of the year.
“We always call Mother’s Day ‘The Olympics’,” said William Cate, owner of Anna Marie Florist in Johnson City. “Valentine’s Day is ‘Super Bowl’, and Mother’s Day is the Olympics.”
This is the first Mother’s Day that the Black Olive location in downtown Johnson City has been open.
“We know that especially with the weather being nice today, we’re going to be really, really busy,” said Kinsey Holliday, co-owner of The Black Olive Restaurant. “And we’ve got an awesome brunch menu from French toast to Monte Cristo to biscuits and gravy.”
Both businesses said they made a lot of preparations, taking weeks and sometimes months in advance, for this day.
“We have been taking orders for a few weeks now, whether it’s online or by phone,” said Brandon Robert, owner and floral artist at Anna Marie Florist. “And with all of that together, it’s really made for a really successful Mother’s Day season so far.”
“We start talking to our farmers and our distributors months in advance about what our needs are going to be,” said Cate.
Anna Marie Florist said they work in tandem with customers to make sure they’re able to fulfill special orders.
“Everyone kind of knows what their mom likes,” said Roberts. “So we’ve had customers that have called in asking for hydrangeas. They’ll ask for roses, of course, but we’ve even had people ask for buttercups and just things that might look like a buttercup or something, super wildflower-like.”
The Black Olive believes it’s important to provide a good dining experience for families on Mother’s Day.
“Mother’s Day is just a great time to celebrate your mothers and grandmothers and daughters and just all the females in your life that play such an important part in families, and taking care of everyone,” said Holliday. “And we just want to provide a nice atmosphere for people to come enjoy dinner and be together, and hopefully they have a great experience.”
The Black Olive has three different locations in the Tri-Cities. To see a list of dining hours click here.
Anna Marie Florist is open every day, minus Sundays. You can check their operating hours here. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mothers-day-brings-busy-weekend-for-local-businesses/ | 2023-05-14T23:48:57 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mothers-day-brings-busy-weekend-for-local-businesses/ |
Kidnapped DMC nurse in Detroit found dead
A 29-year-old nurse kidnapped Saturday morning from a parking area outside of a Detroit hospital where she worked was found dead, according to the Detroit Medical Center.
"It is with deep sadness that we offer heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and DMC colleagues of cherished nurse leader Patrice Wilson, as well as Patrice’s mother, another dedicated DMC team member," said DMC director of communications Brian Taylor in a statement Sunday.
"Patrice was not just a co-worker but a loving friend to many at the DMC."
Grief counseling is available for staff at the Adult Central Campus hospitals, he said.
The Detroit Police Department would not confirm Patrice Wilson's death.
Multiple media outlets, citing unidentified sources, on Sunday reported Wilson was found in the trunk of a vehicle outside of a Novi apartment complex. She reportedly was shot.
Wilson was kidnapped at about 7:40 a.m. Saturday in the 4200 block of St. Antoine St. Police and the DMC did not provide information about where she worked, but Detroit Receiving Hospital is at 4201 St. Antoine in Detroit.
Police identified the suspect as Jamere Miller, 36. He was considered armed and dangerous, police said Saturday. Miller was believed to be driving a black 2020 Lincoln Nautilus with Michigan plate OPKS20.
The News could not confirm if Miller had been located by police as of Sunday afternoon. Other media outlets reported Miller is still at large.
Wilson was getting into the driver's side of her vehicle when the suspect approached, said Detroit police Capt. Donna McCord at a news conference Saturday.
Miller got into the vehicle, forced Wilson over and fled south toward Interstate 75 and Mack Avenue. He was last seen wearing a blond wig, McCord said. McCord asked anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAKUP to report tips anonymously or Detroit police at (313) 596-2260.
McCord said Wilson and Miller may have had a domestic relationship but said Wilson was forced to go with him. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/14/kidnapped-dmc-nurse-patrice-wilson-found-dead-novi/70216429007/ | 2023-05-14T23:50:11 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/14/kidnapped-dmc-nurse-patrice-wilson-found-dead-novi/70216429007/ |
TACOMA, Wash. — Editor's note: The above video on Tacoma's public camping ban taking effect originally aired Nov. 14, 2022.
It's been six months since Tacoma’s controversial camping ban took effect. In that time, what’s changed?
Providers and advocates are saying people who are unhoused are less receptive to outreach personnel and are moving to more isolated areas, where it may be harder to reach them.
The Tacoma City Council passed the ban on camping or storing public property within 10 blocks of the city’s temporary shelters last October, and it went into effect on Nov. 14.
Councilmember John Hines, who introduced the ordinance, said the ban was intended to “respond to the impacts of encampments” across Tacoma.
Caleb Carbone, homeless services and strategy manager for the City of Tacoma said in that regard there has been some impact.
“One of the things that we have seen is that those bigger encampments have actually started to decrease and become smaller encampments,” Carbone said.
With smaller groups of people, Carbone said it’s easier to provide outreach and the city is not seeing the types of negative impacts that can result from a larger encampment.
However, Rob Huff with the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness said the sweeps have made people harder to find to offer services. Instead of gathering in larger groups, people may be camping by themselves or with one other person, and they’re choosing places that are more out of the way, and potentially more unsafe.
“(People) go to places that are more hidden, and it’s made it harder for outreach teams to maintain connections with people who they’ve been trying to maintain relationships with, to bring them into any kind of appropriate shelter or next housing option for them,” Huff said.
In the six months since the ban was enacted, the city has ramped up sweeps of encampments considerably. There have been 27 encampment sweeps so far this year with two more in progress. Last year there were 27 sweeps total, according to the city’s dashboard.
When sweeping an encampment, by law the city provides a two-week notice to give outreach providers time to offer services. Carbone said the city still tries to support people as they move out of prohibited areas, regardless of whether they’ve accepted help.
The city’s ordinance prioritizes using the “least restrictive voluntary enforcement methods possible” before resorting to enforcement, which includes up to a $250 fine or 30 days in jail. To date, the city has not fined or arrested anyone for noncompliance with the ordinance.
Huff said the sweeps have been “pretty constant” since the ban went into effect. Huff said providers are not seeing a greater number of unhoused people accept shelter; instead, they’re moving around the city more often.
“They just can’t settle down in any way, so there’s no way to get any stability,” Huff said.
Since Tacoma enacted the camping ban, Carbone said the city has increased its outreach capacity by adding four new employees and prioritizing hiring applicants who may be better able to build trust with people who are unhoused, like women and people who are bilingual.
Carbone said the expansion is still in its early stages, and it’s not yet possible to tell whether the outreach team’s increased capacity will result in a greater proportion of unhoused people accepting offers for shelter or services, but that the city is working to make outreach more effective, whether through its own HEAL Team or through organizations who are contracted by the city.
“We're always mindful of that, is that some people may not want to work with the city directly,” Carbone said. “But our contracted outreach providers might have a better ability to build rapport with them, and so we understand that and just want to be able to reduce any of those barriers.”
However, Myron Bernard, senior director of community engagement for the Tacoma Rescue Mission, said outreach from his organization is being met with a greater degree of distrust since the ordinance went into effect.
“Establishing trust is much more difficult in the days past since the camping ban,” said Bernard. “I think people are just more skeptical that if they provide information then the government will somehow use that against them, and we certainly don’t believe that’s the case, but, yeah there is a degree of skepticism and distrust there as well.”
Paired with that distrust is the fact that people who are unhoused may not find offers for shelter preferable to living on the street, for a variety of reasons. Shelter models that unhoused people are more willing to accept, that offer better privacy and more personal space like a tiny home village or a repurposed hotel are more often unavailable.
Congregate shelter settings that don’t fill up as often may involve sleeping near people they don’t know, being subject to rules around when people are allowed to come and go or facing difficult choices like separating from a partner or a pet.
“I think in so many ways when we offer these kind of like one size fits all solutions for homelessness, we don’t realize that in many ways we just remove choice, and that power of choice is so core to being a human, and it’s so core to really experiencing dignity and having that identity of self,” Bernard said.
Since the ban went into effect, the city has opened a new low-barrier shelter at 35th and Pacific, a safe parking site at Holy Rosary Church and is working on a new micro village with Brotherhood Rise. Carbone said the city is hoping to add more appealing models of shelter, both by adding relationships with contracted providers and increasing the variety of models the city has available.
Still, the number of people needing shelter far outnumbers the available capacity. According to Pierce County’s last Point in Time count, there were an estimated 4,300 unhoused people in the entire county, while there are roughly 1,300 shelter spaces.
The City of Tacoma is expected to get an update in June on whether 311 requests and 911 calls related to encampments have decreased in the months since the ban took effect. Carbone said the city is continuing to look at the trends to better understand the camping ban’s impact. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-camping-ban-six-months/281-7abf2cb5-5fb1-4e52-8ca6-f87052f95d72 | 2023-05-14T23:50:46 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-camping-ban-six-months/281-7abf2cb5-5fb1-4e52-8ca6-f87052f95d72 |
ATLANTA — A 10-year-old girl is dead after officials say she drowned in an apartment complex's pool.
Atlanta Police Department officers were called to a complex at 3725 Princeton Lakes Pkwy SW just before 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Police said when officers made it to the swimming pool, they found people performing CPR to a 10-year-old girl. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office identified her as Leari Chestnut.
The child was not responsive and rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital where medical officials deemed her dead.
"Preliminary investigation indicates the child appeared to have drowned in the swimming pool at the location," police said.
Police did not say if foul play was suspected; officers continue to investigate.
News happens fast. Download our 11Alive News app for all the latest breaking updates, and sign up for our Speed Feed newsletter to get a rundown of the latest headlines across north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/girl-drowns-princeton-lakes-parkway/85-68122db4-6111-4458-93c7-3cdda6bf112f | 2023-05-15T00:28:32 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/girl-drowns-princeton-lakes-parkway/85-68122db4-6111-4458-93c7-3cdda6bf112f |
ATLANTA — Mother's Day could be a bittersweet holiday for children who no longer have a mom in their lives -- but it could also be a somber day for those who lost the person that made them a mom.
“Mother’s Day was one of the hardest days for me," said Melveena Clark.
Clark saw her son, mother and sister die as a result of domestic violence. She says coming to the Spread the Love Initiative annual Mother’s Day Brunch has been a lifeline for her.
“So when I came here it was like an experience like no other," said Clark.
Sunday’s brunch was organized by the nonprofit group “Spread the Love” and is a way its founder, Terrell Johnnies, was able to turn tragedy into triumph when his cousin was killed.
It left his cousin’s mother without her son.
“I thought to myself how many other mothers are suffering this same tragedy so I put an (announcement) out and asked if anyone knew any other moms who lost a child to violence to send them to me," said Johnnies.
This year, 15 women came to the Mother’s Day brunch at Rose Bistro and Champagne Bar in Atlantic Station, enjoying good food, while finding support and inspiration from each other.
Dinah Kissiedu was there too -- but she’s not a mom.
She's been coming for the last three years to offer counseling for those in need.
“It seems like the justice system isn’t working the way it's supposed to be. It's broken essentially. These women need support to release their emotional struggles and all the trauma they are going through," said Kissiedu.
The moms eat for free and get plenty of love. The event is a reminder that they'll never stop being moms. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mothers-day-gun-violence-brunch/85-51523892-739f-4379-b829-4328e82d9629 | 2023-05-15T00:28:38 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mothers-day-gun-violence-brunch/85-51523892-739f-4379-b829-4328e82d9629 |
FISHERS, Ind. — On Mother's Day, moms around Fishers got some love with "Bubbles and Bouquets."
In single line fashion, mothers and their families got a special greeting before hand picking a special bouquet of flowers.
Dozens of families showed up at The Yard at Fishers District on Sunday for the event.
"We thought it would be a really fun opportunity for my daughter and I to just make bouquets and just get out and enjoy the nice weather," said Lindsay Johnson.
"Just two sisters, hanging out without our kids and our husbands," said Kristina Duff.
Duff and Quanary Hardy were among the moms who came out, taking a brief break from mom duties.
"My youngest was in the NICU for seven months, so he's a special needs kid, so a lot comes with that. And this is just a nice getaway from being a mom and a wife and just being Kristina again with my best friend of 30-plus years," said Duff
Best friends getting fresh flowers, a quick photo op and a nice mimosa, all for free to wrap up their afternoon. It's something organizers hope to make an annual tradition for all Indy moms.
"Just really kind of celebrating moms and mother figures for us and really bringing the community back in and just giving some joy to everyone today," said event organizer Melanie Sturgis. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bubbles-bouquets-event-in-fishers-celebrates-moms-mother-figures/531-11c94f3d-5bb9-4a91-b76f-f093ee98f807 | 2023-05-15T00:32:41 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bubbles-bouquets-event-in-fishers-celebrates-moms-mother-figures/531-11c94f3d-5bb9-4a91-b76f-f093ee98f807 |
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Police in Shelbyville have asked for help from the public in the investigation of an apparent abduction attempt.
In a Facebook post, the police department said it happened at Morrison Park on Friday, May 12.
A department spokesperson said a 12-year-old told them "a male grabbed him by the wrist and attempted to pull him away."
The male fled when the youth yelled. Police were in the area at about the same time but were unable to find the man.
According to the spokesperson, the suspect is in his 20s with a thin build, has medium-length hair and multiple facial piercings. He was wearing a red shirt and grey sweatpants.
Investigators are looking for people who may have had cameras in the area at the time of the incident, particularly in alleys around the park.
If you have recordings to share or if you see a person matching the suspect's description, you're asked to contact the Shelbyville Police Department. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/police-investigate-report-of-attempted-abduction-at-a-shelbyville-park-morrison-may-12/531-c395ae0b-5f6e-47c7-8526-fa27c8c36cca | 2023-05-15T00:32:47 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/police-investigate-report-of-attempted-abduction-at-a-shelbyville-park-morrison-may-12/531-c395ae0b-5f6e-47c7-8526-fa27c8c36cca |
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