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MITCHELL — The EmBe Childcare Center at 1109 N. Main St. in Mitchell will end its childcare services as of the close of business on June 30, according to a press release from the organization. The program currently supports children ages from six weeks to 5 years.
The Mitchell Childcare Center is licensed to serve 44 students. EmBe currently provides care for 31 children and employs nine teachers.
Founded in 1922, EmBe’s mission to empower women, children, and families led the nonprofit organization to expand access to its enriching and affordable childcare services to Mitchell in 2017.
The EmBe School Age Care program will continue in partnership with the Mitchell School District during the 2023-24 academic year. EmBe’s Girls on the Run program will continue to serve students in the Mitchell community as well.
Stakeholders including families and staff were informed Wednesday of the decision. Steep challenges including the rising cost of care and labor shortages contributed to the deliberation by EmBe’s board of directors and executive team. Leaders are confident about the future of the organization and its ongoing collaborations with communities responding to the childcare crisis.
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“We’re deeply concerned by the childcare crisis in Mitchell and many South Dakota communities,” said John Meyer, EmBe board of directors chair. “Consistent, quality care for our families and economically viable employment for our staff are at the forefront of our minds. Despite having to make the difficult decision to shutter some important services, EmBe will continue to serve the Mitchell community with our School Age Care and Youth programs. We will continue to foster collaboration throughout the state to empower individuals and families to best serve their needs.”
EmBe is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower women and families to enrich lives. As the oldest and largest women’s organization in Sioux Falls, EmBe has anticipated and served the needs of women and families since 1922. Now in its second century of supporting success at work, at home, and in life, EmBe programs serve over 12,500 individuals each year.
More information on EmBe can be found at embe.org. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/childcare-center-at-embe-of-mitchell-to-close-june-30 | 2023-05-18T13:24:42 | 1 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/childcare-center-at-embe-of-mitchell-to-close-june-30 |
Longtime Navajo heritage teacher says she was fired. Her students want her back
On a cold, snowy March day, students from Monument Valley High School in Oljato, Utah, planned a walkout to protest the termination of their Navajo Heritage teacher, Dr. Victoria Yazzie, and raise other issues they believe have gone unaddressed.
Students stood outside the front of the school, bundled up in their coats, with jacket hoods covering their hair from the snow and rain that fell. They held signs that read “Reinstate Dr. Yazzie Now,""We need loving Admin,""Need Admin who care.”
A month later, students, community leaders, parents and supporters of Yazzie crowded into the San Juan County School District board meeting to address the administration and school board. Some also sent in their comments to be read aloud during the public comment period.
“So that there is no confusion on my stance, I fully support the reinstatement of MVHS Heritage Language Teacher,” wrote Otis Anthony Kinney in an email that was read aloud during the comment period of the board meeting. “In this current climate you hear about the lack of educators. Whether it's educators that are no longer coming back, or educators who have their hands tied for some reason. But you have educators who want to stay, who want to teach and that is what the MVHS Heritage Language Teacher wants to do.”
A month after a field trip she planned for her students in 2022, Yazzie received a parent complaint, one she thought sounded vague but that was eventually the catalyst for her termination. A hearing left her with more questions, but the board meeting opened up a dialogue for other community members and students to highlight issues they expressed have been ongoing and never addressed.
The firing tops a long list of concerns
At the start of 2023, Yazzie's daughter, Dayhenoa Yazzie, started a GoFundMe campaign, hoping to raise enough money to pay a lawyer to help fight the school district over her mom’s termination. On the GoFundMe page, she said Yazzie’s was fired for an "unjustifiable and unfair" situation related to an April 2022 school field trip.
A long and detailed list of some issues and concerns from a grassroots group called Tse BiiNdzisgaii and Our Future (Creating Schools Our Community Deserves), which is made up of parents, students, alumni and community members was sent to the the 25th Navajo Nation Council. Among the 25 issues:
- Lack of culture competency training at MVHS led to students experiencing hostile treatment from administration, staff and facility.
- The dismissal of a heritage language teacher did not align with Utah Department of Education law R277-328. Students are not receiving quality instruction in the Navajo language, nor are they prepared to apply for scholarships that require Navajo language classes.
- Specialized government funding is not being spent in alignment with federal policies and the program's budget is not shared with the parents and community at large.
- Lack of cultural competency training at MVHS led to students experiencing hostile treatment from administration, staff and faculty
- Cultural activities and Navajo language preservation are not the priority of the administration and violate the agreement between the community of Monument Valley, Utah, and the Utah board of education in the establishment of Monument Valley High School.
“It’s a list of things happening with myself and the school district,” Yazzie told The Republic. “There are a lot of policies that they named in regards to my termination. I know they (students) did their walkout. I understand they want me to be reinstated within the school, and that’s not happening. I have a lot of kids texting, messaging me, and I try to be there for them as much as I can.”
"My mom is a single mom of three daughters," Dayhenoa wrote in the Go FundMe introduction. "She is a Diné language and culture teacher who lives in a hogan in the Arizona community of Cane Valley.
“I am scared and my family is scared,” she wrote, also indicating she is in her first year of college and she has two younger sisters.
Why was she fired?
Yazzie hadn't been teaching at Monument Valley High School for long — she was in her first year when the controversy erupted — but her experience in education runs deep. She has been an educator for over 20 years and has over six years of administration experience, and she understands managing federal funds like the Johnson O' Malley grant.
The grant program provides supplemental funds for programs to meet the special educational needs for Native American students, especially those attending public schools and schools in non-tribal communities.
At the time of her hire at Monument Valley, Yazzie was secretary for the National Johnson O’Malley Association, as well as secretary for the Navajo Nation Board of Education.
"I spent six-plus years in regards to those federal funding sources," said Yazzie. "I am well rounded with how those funding sources play out within the school system and how the funding sources are suppose to be primarily student base."
Before her termination, Yazzie was interested in how the school was spending the grant money, so she became involved by attending meetings and started writing a proposal on behalf of the students and parents requesting certain funding sources.
"It wasn't a first-time attempt, it was many several attempts of requesting funds and going though their proper channel and proper chain to get what students had requested," said Yazzie. "These were some of the issues happening in the school system."
There were other issues and observations Yazzie made before she was terminated, and she believes there's a correlation to why she eventually lost her position.
"The list is long and I kind of think all of this, in a nutshell, led to my termination," said Yazzie.
After a field trip last April, Yazzie said she was told an investigation was suggested in connection with a student left behind in the bus as the rest of the students participated in part of the trip.
Yazzie said the student’s mother had signed the parent permission slip to go on the trip, and the slip asked parents whether a child has medical needs or allergies, and the mother didn't indicate of any medical or allergy concerns. Since the student was in her class, Yazzie said she was aware the student was wearing a walking boot and using crutches, but the parent wanted him to go anyway, so she allowed him to.
The next month, Yazzie got word that the student's mother had registered a complaint that said Yazzie had made the student stay on the bus during part of the trip. Yazzie said she was never notified by the principal or vice principal, but heard about it through word of mouth from the bus driver first, and finally by the human resources director in an email.
“I did not know what was going on,” said Yazzie. “I said ‘I will meet you on this day.’ That entire time, no principal. No one said anything, the principal or vice principal, or anyone else came to me directly. I was waiting on the reasoning, what was happening in regards to the field trip.”
Eventually she met with the human resources center to get more information. The director asked Yazzie why the student was left on the bus, and told her that was the complaint with no other information.
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“Them themselves did not know the child’s name, who they were talking about,” said Yazzie. “They were asking me for the name. I was like ‘if you know the child that is supposedly left on the bus, wouldn't you know the child’s name?’”
During a hearing on the matter, which did not occur until January, witnesses and exhibits were provided, but Yazzie said the district’s lawyer did not call the parent as a witness, which seemed peculiar. The parent complaint she requested as an exhibit was also not provided.
“They said they didn’t have a complaint,” Yazzie said. “It was all oral to the principal. They indicated that the principal and vice principal is more credible, and the parent is more credible. If you have a complaint, if I was a parent, I would be the first one to be the witness. I’d be the first one behind my child if something happened.”
The student was fine during the field trip, Yazzie said. The class made another stop that day to the mall as part of the trip and the student shopped for shoes and clothes along with his peers.
"He participated in the activities," said Yazzie. "He went to the mall. He ate. Came back and everyone was happy. A month after the field trip this is when the parent finally had a complaint and brought it to the principal's attention."
'I feel like my whole family is being targeted'
Dayhenoa Yazzie graduated from Monument Valley High School last year, and is currently Miss Western Navajo Nation, in her first year attending Diné College. She said they have reached out to chapter leaders, council delegates, the high school's administration and San Juan County School Board members, and she feels no one is actually listening to what they are saying.
“There is no official who is actively trying to help and support reinstate Dr. Yazzie,” said Dayhenoa, who was the only person to accompany her mom to the hearing. “It's important because once they take away the heritage and language teacher how do they view our cultural values? How do they see that our language and culture are important in our communities?”
Her younger sister is currently Miss Monument Valley High School and her youngest sister just started at the high school.
“Because my mom is being targeted in this situation I feel like my whole family is being targeted,” said Dayhenoa. “This whole process, I am greatly affected mentally and emotionally, because I have to be a part of my family and continue to help and support them.”
The weight of the issue was what led Dayhenoa to reach out to a family friend to help her start the GoFundMe. She said as it unfolded and her mom confided in her about what was happening, Dayhenoa felt powerless and wondered what she could do to help. She said her family was concerned about the fear of retaliation toward the family and community members by the district and school, so much so the family did not speak up about what was happening until recently.
“I was actually the first person to talk about it on social media,” said Dayhenoa regarding the fundraising effort. “She felt everything was against her. I felt there was nothing in the world that I could say or do that was going to change. At this time we still as a family didn’t say what we were going through just because we were scared of what the administration would do.”
The GoFundMe goal is $14,000 and has so far reached $5,370. It notes that the family tried referring the case with some help to the Navajo Nation Department of Justice and nothing came of it. Lawyers would not take the case or they did not hear back in time.
"The field trip was just an excuse to get rid of Dr. Yazzie, who is a very beloved educator of Diné culture and language and an invaluable mentor to her students, who are mainly Diné," the supporters wrote.
San Juan School District includes Monticello High School, San Juan High School, Whitehorse High School Navajo Mountain High School and Monument Valley High School.
Tse BiiNdzisgaii and Our Future (Creating Schools Our Community Deserves) wrote a letter to the Navajo Nation Council on the issues and another to SJSD board member Nelson Yellowman and SJSD superintendent Ron Nielson. Questions in the emails included issues connected to Johnson O'Malley line-item budgets, results on a survey by the district, and how the survey was accessible for parents or guardians who need Navajo translator or technology needed to partake in the survey, and when a response will be made to comments gathered at the board meeting.
The group also held chapter meetings at Oljato Chapter to ask questions of Monument Valley High School representatives.
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In an email sent to the board and read aloud, Ophelia Holiday, a member of the Tse BiiNdzisgaii and Our Future (Creating Schools Our Community Deserves) group, referred to Utah law R277-328, which states that "educational equity” means acknowledging that all students are capable of learning and distributing resources to provide equal opportunities based upon the needs of each individual student. Equitable resources include funding, programs, policies, initiatives and support that recognize each student’s unique background and school context to guarantee that all students have access to high-quality education.
"What is the explanation to the very limited opportunities and skills available to the students of Monument Valley High School?" wrote Holiday.
"San Juan High, Monticello High, White Horse High have more active clubs than Monument Valley High. Students and parents knock on the doors of administration but they are not answered. How can students and parents be heard?" Holiday wrote. "The majority of the questions, and that's why, issues, complaints, correlate to the unbalance equity in this school district. What can be done to ensure all students in the district are given the equity they so deserve as human being and as our future leaders?"
Superintendent: 'Monitor and improve where needed'
Nielson said he couldn't comment on Yazzie's termination since it's a personnel issue, but he wanted to address the other accusations that have been made about the district and Monument Valley High School. He noted that many of the claims made have only recently come up following the personnel issue.
"We refute much that is claimed is happening at that school is actually happening at that school," Nielson told The Republic. "We do survey two or three times a year and we have a pretty good feel of where our parents are at, and we believe our stakeholders are fairly satisfied with what is happening at the school and the community with the teachers. We will continue to monitor and improve where needed."
When it comes to the Johnson O'Mailey funding not being spent correctly, which is one of may issues community members have cited as a concern, Neilson said the district is monitored by the Navajo Nation Johnson O'Mailey Office.
"We have signed documentation yearly of their audit of all our books, of all our program, and they have no concerns," said Nielson. "In fact, verbally they committed to write a letter that San Juan School District has been 100 percent compliance with JOM expectation and spending. That is another accusation that again came out of left field. We refute that it has any validity."
Regarding concerns about the lack of activities the school has available for students, Nielson explained the small size of student population governs this.
"We believe we are providing an appropriate amount of activities," he said of the 1A school. "I don't know specifically what is being claimed there, but we are not aware of any programs that they are asking for that is being denied."
The letter to the Navajo Nation Council raised the issue regarding nepotism practices when it comes to school hiring, and "sidestepping" the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.
"We would love to have a deep pool of homegrown talent that is qualified," said Nielson, who has been superintendent at SJSD for the past six years. "That would be a dream come true, but we don't have that presently. We do have to fill many positions with outside talent that is certified. It is lucky if we find them, it's a real struggle, right now we are looking for teachers we don't have."
In one of the emails read during the district board meeting last month, a former student of Whitehorse High School who took Yazzie's Navajo Government class, when she taught at that school, wrote in support of her former teacher and praised her teaching.
"She has given me the strength to embrace my Diné culture by providing us the tools to continue our education," wrote Kylie Scott. "She encouraged me to seek an education and come back to help my people. She had a positive impact for students to have confidence in where they came from. It's challenging to be a Native kid within the San Juan school district, it feels like everything is built against you. It's tough not to compare myself to the successful students at larger schools, but Dr. Yazzie made me feel like I had an equal opportunity as my peers."
Arlyssa Becenti covers Indigenous affairs for The Arizona Republic and azcentral. Send ideas and tips to arlyssa.becenti@arizonarepublic.com.
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MITCHELL — Jodi Landgaard has been hired as Dakota Wesleyan University's vice president of finance and administration, it was announced Wednesday. She replaces Theresa Kriese, who recently accepted the position of business manager for the Mitchell School District.
Landgaard serves as the vice president of finance and facilities for Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington, Minnesota. Landgaard also served one year as interim executive vice president and eight years as the college’s director of financial aid. She has also worked as a project manager for Prairie Holdings Group, and for Circle C Foods, Express Personnel and Citibank. Landgaard holds an MBA from the University of South Dakota and a B.A. from Dakota Wesleyan in Business Administration.
“It’s a testament to the quality of DWU that we have attracted and retained someone with Jodi’s experience. She will immediately provide a positive impact on campus, including within our leadership team, as she brings a wealth of experience to the work, as well as the proven ability to lead,” Dan Kittle, president of Dakota Wesleyan University, said about the hire.
Landgaard’s 27-year career includes management of a $25 million annual operating budget; management of major construction projects; collaboration with regional industry partners to promote enrollment strategies and reduce student debt; leadership and direction for two capital bonding projects; financial and facilities operation for five campuses with 250 total employees; and a well-rounded approach to leadership. Landgaard will immediately join DWU’s President’s Cabinet, the leadership team responsible for all university operations.
“Dakota Wesleyan University has always been a special place to me. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve my alma mater in this capacity. I look forward to contributing to the mission and the values that are integral to the success of DWU,” Landgaard said.
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Kitty Allen, vice-president for advancement, led the national search and headed a committee of seven members.
“I am excited to extend a warm welcome to Jodi as she joins the university leadership team. As she takes on this new role, I have confidence in her ability to navigate the intricacies of higher education and move DWU forward into a promising future.”
Kittle said Landgaard will bring many skills and positive characteristics to the role.
“Jodi will bring a breadth of skills to this position, as well as a deep appreciation for the Dakota Wesleyan community and the city of Mitchell,” Kittle said.
The Iroquois native is married to John Landgaard. They are parents to three adult children.
Landgaard will begin her new job Aug. 1. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/dwu-announces-hiring-of-new-vice-president-for-finance-and-administration | 2023-05-18T13:24:53 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/dwu-announces-hiring-of-new-vice-president-for-finance-and-administration |
Can Phoenix be home to the Coyotes? What City Council members are saying
Any question of whether the Coyotes hockey team could end up in Phoenix comes down to one person: Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Conversations are swirling over whether the hockey franchise could move into downtown Phoenix's Footprint Center, where the Suns basketball team plays. That notion gained traction within hours of Tempe voters overwhelmingly rejecting a proposal to build a hockey arena and entertainment district.
Tuesday's election results have left the sports team with no permanent place to call home. The Coyotes have temporarily been playing at the Arizona State University's Mullett Arena. Xavier Gutierrez, Coyotes president and CEO, said Wednesday the team is committed to Arizona and has "already started re-engaging with local officials and sites to solidify a new permanent home in the Valley."
State Sen. T.J. Shope quickly weighed in after the election results were announced.
"Alright @MayorGallego, it’s time for you to save our @NHL franchise and the only way to do so is working with @Mishbia15 on bringing @FootprintCNTR in to line as being a potential home for the @ArizonaCoyotes," Shope posted to Twitter.
The idea of a joint basketball-hockey arena was last floated in 2016, when Phoenix wanted the Coyotes and engaged in a tug-of-war against Glendale over the team. Former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton said in his fifth state of the city address, "I, as mayor, will do everything I can to pursue a course that makes a new facility home to the Suns, the Mercury and the Coyotes."
Former Suns Owner Robert Sarver wasn't interested, though, and killed the possibility.
After the Coyotes project was rejected in Tempe, some Phoenix City Council members expressed interest in starting the discussions anew.
"I woke up this morning thinking, 'Should we reconfigure the Suns stadium?'" said Councilman Jim Waring, whose district oversees northeast Phoenix. "We are now a potential lifeboat" for the team, he added.
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Waring has been a notoriously vocal critic of taxpayer-funded sporting arenas and voted against renovating the Footprint Center for the Suns in 2019, which cost the city $230 million.
Since the arena already exists though, it may be worthwhile to welcome the Coyotes and "maximize the investment ... if it pencils out," Waring said. "We may get some tax revenue from this from extra games."
Councilman Kevin Robinson of north central Phoenix said, "Under the right set of circumstances, I'd love to see it happen." By Wednesday afternoon, Robinson said he had requested information from City Manager Jeff Barton to discuss the prospect.
Mayor Kate Gallego, through a spokesperson, said, "Should the Coyotes be interested in working together to find a solution for them to keep playing in the Valley, I'm happy to discuss potential options with them."
Councilwoman Debra Stark said she wasn't supportive of the Coyotes coming to Phoenix, citing concerns over the potential costs.
Councilmember Ann O'Brien said she loves hockey, "but I'm not sure we have a place for them to play at this time. I'm sure our economic development department is open to a conversation."
Councilmembers Laura Pastor and Yassamin Ansari did not respond to requests for comment. Councilmembers Betty Guardado and Kesha Hodge Washington declined to comment.
Regardless of what City Council members want, the decision may ultimately lie with Ishbia and Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo.
Phoenix communications director Dan Wilson said if the Coyotes wanted to come to the Footprint Center it would be a business decision for the Suns because the team operates the facility. The Coyotes would be a tenant to the Suns, which the city would support, Wilson said.
The sports teams would need to privately pay for renovations to accommodate the Coyotes, though, Wilson said.
The renovations would be considered a "tenant improvement," meaning the teams would need to seek approval from the city's Economic Development Director Chris Mackay, not the City Council, because of the way the lease agreement between the city and the team was crafted, Wilson said.
Barton, the city manager, has "no intention" to ask the City Council for public money to fund arena renovations, Wilson added.
A representative for the Suns said Wednesday that the team had not yet had any conversations with the Coyotes or the National Hockey League about the usage of Footprint Center.
Reporter Taylor Seely covers Phoenix City Hall for The Arizona Republic. Reach her at tseely@arizonarepublic.com, by phone at 480-476-6116, or on Twitter @taylorseely95. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/18/does-phoenix-want-the-coyotes-what-city-council-members-are-saying/69893791007/ | 2023-05-18T13:24:53 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/18/does-phoenix-want-the-coyotes-what-city-council-members-are-saying/69893791007/ |
MITCHELL — The Minneapolis Division of the FBI presented Mitchell's Longfellow Elementary School with an award for high marks in the Safe Online Surfing (SOS) test recently.
This is the third consecutive year the school was honored with the award, which was given on May 10. Mary Krell teaches the curriculum as part of her guidance lesson and internet safety.
One of the school's students, Ashton Heth, scored a 100 percent two consecutive years, so he earned "the challenge coin" from the FBI. As a school, Longfellow collectively scored a 92.56 percent. That's an improvement from the past two years as it scored a 92.12 last year and a 91.6 the year before that.
A story from last year reviewing the honor can be found here: | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/longfellow-earns-fbi-safe-online-surfing-internet-challenge-yet-again | 2023-05-18T13:25:03 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/longfellow-earns-fbi-safe-online-surfing-internet-challenge-yet-again |
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and its government affairs committee is hosting a candidate and issue forum on Tuesday, May 23.
The event, which will be livestreamed on the Mitchell Republic website, begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free for the public to attend. It is being held at the Dakota Wesleyan University Sherman Center at 1200 W. University Ave.
Two Mitchell City Council spots, one Mitchell Board of Education seat and two ballot measures will be decided during a June 6 election in Mitchell. The candidate and issue forum will allow representatives for each seat or topic to discuss their viewpoints.
First, Deb Everson and Matt Christiansen will debate topics relevant to the open Mitchell Board of Education seat.
Second, five candidates running for two Mitchell City Council seats will speak. Jason Bates, Mike Bathke and Kimberly Lofgren are running for one open seat, while Susan Tjarks and Don Everson are running for another open seat.
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Next, there will be a pro-con discussion on the Mitchell School District issue that will allow voters to decide whether to approve a $17 million bond to fund additional high school building construction. Steve Sibson is leading the con discussion, while Tim Smith is representing the pro side.
Lastly, there will be a debate over the initiated lake measure, which allows voters to decide whether to give the city the ability to sell certain parcels of land around Lake Mitchell in hopes of funding alterations to the lake.
Susan Kiepke is acting as moderator and members of the media will be on hand for questions, including questions submitted from the audience.
The event is expected to conclude at about 7:45 p.m. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-candidate-and-issue-forum-to-be-held-and-livestreamed-tuesday | 2023-05-18T13:25:14 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-candidate-and-issue-forum-to-be-held-and-livestreamed-tuesday |
KENOSHA — Ballet Kenosha is performing "Alice in Wonderland" on Sunday, May 21, at Mahone Middle School, 6900 60th St., featuring students from Kenosha Academy of Performing Arts.
Performances are noon and 5 p.m. Tickets are $15-$17 (plus fees). To purchase tickets, clink on the show link at kenoshadancemusicdrama.com or call 262-605-3951.
This full-length ballet features more than 50 Kenosha Academy of Performing Arts students, from the ages of 5 to 18.
The ballet features original choreography and a colorful cast of characters all blended into a family friendly story, organizers said.
The Kenosha Academy of Performing Arts "offers quality dance and music education for students of all ages and abilities," according to staff members. "Performance opportunities offered through Ballet Kenosha foster community, leadership skills, self confidence, motivation and creative thinking." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/ballet-kenosha-performing-alice-in-wonderland/article_cb2deb0a-eb7c-11ed-8b6e-439e55c0b74a.html | 2023-05-18T13:35:16 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/ballet-kenosha-performing-alice-in-wonderland/article_cb2deb0a-eb7c-11ed-8b6e-439e55c0b74a.html |
KENOSHA — Carthage College theater professor Martin McClendon is hosting "The Kenosha Verbatim Project," performed for one night only at the college.
The performance is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, in the college's Wartburg Auditorium, 2001 Alford park Drive.
Admission is free, with no assigned seating.
This is another “verbatim theater” project for McClendon.
"This form of theater takes words that are already out in the world — in newscasts, in trial transcripts — and shapes them" said McClendon, who also created the college's “Afghanistan/Wisconsin” verbatim piece, which used interviews with 12 veterans.
“We edit the words, but we don’t add to them," he said of the theater form. "We don’t change their language.”
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For this project, McClendon and the other project coordinators — Nora Carroll and Carthage students Rayven Craft and Katherine Layendecker — interviewed community members about the events that happened in the summer of 2020.
That August, Kenosha resident Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha police officer, touching off a chain of events that led to protests and major incidents in Downtown Kenosha, including major property damage and the killing of two protesters by teenager Kyle Rittenhouse.
This project asks: What has happened since then? How has Kenosha changed or not changed? How do people view their city since these incidents? How do we move ahead?
This verbatim theater project "will examine how the people of our community have navigated the aftermath," organizers said. "Collecting material through interviews with community members as well as through researching trial transcripts, news articles, and other documents, the team will create a script using the actual words of the people who experienced it."
The goal of the project is to create "a way to explore the issues and give voice to people without the ability to otherwise share their experience." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/carthage-college-presents-the-kenosha-verbatim-project-on-may-20/article_d03efbc8-eb7e-11ed-847e-f76f8d36fdc1.html | 2023-05-18T13:35:16 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/carthage-college-presents-the-kenosha-verbatim-project-on-may-20/article_d03efbc8-eb7e-11ed-847e-f76f8d36fdc1.html |
KENOSHA — The Carthage Music Honors Recital is 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, in A.F. Siebert Chapel on the Carthage campus, 2001 Alford Park Drive.
Each year, the Carthage Music Department recognizes the dedication of its students by hosting the Honors Recital, which highlights repertoire that spans a wide range of performance traditions, from classical vocal and instrumental music to popular song and musical theater.
A longstanding tradition at Carthage, the Honors Recital "gives Carthage musicians the opportunity to showcase their achievements throughout their college career," organizers said.
The recital’s participants are chosen through a selective audition process.
This year's performers are: Adam Blackwood, Yevanhelina But, Nicky Caldwell, Brian Dean, Nicholas Dekker, Fangting Liu, Danae Palmer, Caitlin Preuss, Becca Robertson and Ayden Wildman.
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The recital is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. The public can also watch from home through a free livestream. For more details, go to carthage.edu. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/carthage-honors-recital-on-may-20/article_d78ee278-eabe-11ed-b1c7-a3b4faa7ed28.html | 2023-05-18T13:35:17 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/carthage-honors-recital-on-may-20/article_d78ee278-eabe-11ed-b1c7-a3b4faa7ed28.html |
KENOSHA — The Carthage Philharmonic performs the final concert of this season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, in A.F. Siebert Chapel on the Carthage campus, 2001 Alford Park Drive.
The program includes Elgar's “Serenade for Strings,” Mendelssohn's “Violin Concerto in D minor,” featuring faculty member Charlene Kluegel, and a world premiere piece by a young Kurdish female composer, Przha Mohammed Omer.
The Carthage Philharmonic "is a versatile ensemble that showcases both the standard orchestral repertoire and hidden masterworks from underrepresented composers," concert organizers said. "The philharmonic is dedicated to exposing both its performers and the community to the excitement and variety of orchestral music and is a dynamic ensemble that prides itself on its commitment to growth, excellence and camaraderie between ensemble members."
Professor E. Edward Kawakami directs the group.
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In addition to his role as conductor, Kawakami is an assistant professor of music and director of orchestral activities, as well as an active clinician, guest conductor and adjudicator. Before coming to Carthage, he was conductor of the California State University, Northridge Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, as well as being employed as a conductor of various musicals, film soundtracks and varied guest conducting positions around Southern California.
The concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. The public can also watch from home through a free livestream. For more details, go to carthage.edu. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/carthage-philharmonic-performing-may-19/article_19aafa6a-eb79-11ed-9517-8f91e4117f03.html | 2023-05-18T13:35:24 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/carthage-philharmonic-performing-may-19/article_19aafa6a-eb79-11ed-9517-8f91e4117f03.html |
KENOSHA — As the weather heats up and the calendar moves toward Memorial Day weekend, residents are busy working in — and planning — their gardens.
Members of the Four Seasons Garden Club are offering some assistance on Saturday.
At this week’s Kenosha HarborMarket — open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Second Avenue and 56th Street — the Four Seasons Garden Club will host its Spring Plant Sale. Club members will be at the market with “hundreds of perennials, annuals and blubs grown by club members.”
“A wide selection of herbs and hardy perennials will be available at reasonable prices,” said club member Lynda Guy. “Plants have been grown in member gardens, and club members will be present to answer questions and offer plant advice. Proceeds support horticulture scholarships, land conservation and local beautification projects.”
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In addition to selling items, the club members will also offer gardening tips and information about the club’s upcoming Secret Garden Walk, set for Saturday, July 8.
“The Secret Garden Walk will include five homes throughout Kenosha,” Guy said.
The annual tour showcases “the diverse worlds these talented and generous homeowners share with us,” said Guy, who helps coordinate the event each year.
Guy added that club members “look for outstanding gardens” to feature each summer.
For more information, go to 4seasonsgardenclub.org. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/garden-clubs-plant-sale-is-may-20-at-kenosha-harbormarket/article_7e6cf7bc-eb7b-11ed-8684-2718917f1923.html | 2023-05-18T13:35:30 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/garden-clubs-plant-sale-is-may-20-at-kenosha-harbormarket/article_7e6cf7bc-eb7b-11ed-8684-2718917f1923.html |
Here’s a sampling of things we love this week:
Cigars at Coopers
Coopers Uptown, 2401 60th St. in Kenosha, brings back a popular Andrea's Gift Shop tradition by hosting its first Outdoor Cigar Event from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 18. Kristoff's representative Kevin Hachey, a cigar expert, will be on-site with products, specials, and swag. Craft beer sampling (5-7 p.m.) will be provided by Public Craft Brewing Co., and food will be available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Coopers Café. Everyone is welcome to this free event.
Blast from the past
The Milwaukee County Zoo welcomes "Dino Don's Journey to the Ice Age," a special attraction open May 20 through Oct. 7. The exhibit features "a magnificent menagerie of giant mammals who roamed the world " during the ice ages, which started some 2.4 million years ago, when glaciers covered vast parts of the world. Visitors will "meet" animals including saber-toothed tigers, woolly mammoths and giant sloths. Admission is $4, in addition to regular zoo admission. milwaukeezoo.org.
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Cruising season
What's a sure sign that beautiful weather is here? The Lake Geneva Cruise Line (cruiselakegeneva.com) is up and running for another season. Options include ice cream sundae tours, Sunday brunch tours, supper club dinner tours and the popular mail boat tour. Who doesn't love a boat ride on Geneva Lake, followed by some shopping and dining? No one we want to know.
We’ll drink to that!
The Racine Zoo is hosting Bloody Mary Fest on Saturday, with sampling of different bloody mary concoctions from area taverns. The event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at the zoo and features music from the J. Ryan Trio. There will be food, too, and don't forget the beer chasers (this is Wisconsin). Participants will get to vote for their favorites. The cost is $40 or $25 for a non-drinker. Find details at racinezoo.org. May 20 is also World Whisky Day, and coming up on Thursday, May 25, is World Wine Day, which is a great way to start celebrating as you head toward the holiday weekend.
Drumming up support
Stewart Copeland, the drummer who formed the Police way, way back in 1977, comes to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Ill., Friday night. His "Police Deranged for Orchestra" concert features Copeland and his band performing in “synchronicity” with a full orchestra, plus three vocalists. Expect to hear the Police hits you love, including "Roxanne, "Every Breath You Take, "Message in a Bottle, " "Don’t Stand so Close to Me" and "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic." Tickets for the 8 p.m. May 19 show are $39-$89 (plus fees) at geneseetheatre.com.
A true legend
You can spend Saturday night with Patti LaBelle, who has been entertaining audiences with her classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets for decades. She's performing 8 p.m. May 20 at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater. Tickets are $55-$125 (plus fees) at pabsttheatergroup.com. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/hot-takes-what-we-love-this-week-may-18-25-2023/article_e8087040-e949-11ed-8d37-d3e1517d0011.html | 2023-05-18T13:35:36 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/hot-takes-what-we-love-this-week-may-18-25-2023/article_e8087040-e949-11ed-8d37-d3e1517d0011.html |
Keep sinks happy, and do your part by saying, “NO” to dirty dishes today as it is National No Dirty Dishes Day. A holiday most likely created by an upset parent,it has sinks around the world rejoicing at the thought of having a light workload and a clear space on this day. And, after all those dishes, treat yourself as today is also I Love Reese’s Day, so have a peanut butter cup to celebrate.
Coopers Uptown, 2401 60th St. in Kenosha, brings back a popular Andrea’s Gift Shop tradition by hosting its first Outdoor Cigar Event from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 18. Kristoff’s representative Kevin Hachey, a cigar expert, will be on-site with products, specials, and swag. Craft beer sampling (5-7 p.m.) will be provided by Public Craft Brewing Co., and food will be available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Coopers Café. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Wilmot Union High School bands will perform a concert in the Lance G. Haas Auditorium for the Performing Arts at Wilmot High School today. The concert will feature the school’s Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and the Jazz Ensemble starting at 7 p.m. at the school, 11112 308th Ave.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha will be celebrating its 30th Year Anniversary with a kick-off event from 5 to 8 p.m. today that includes a silent auction, live music, appetizers, and a welcome cocktail. This takes place on the rooftop of The Apis Restaurant, 614 56th St., at $100 a ticket, to support the Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha.
Pat Garrett’s Pick and Pull Open Mic night is at the Union Park Tavern tonight. The tavern is located at 4520 Eighth Ave. The performance starts at 8 p.m. A Spring StoryWalk Trail is open at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum, 880 Green Bay Road. Hawthorn Hollow, in partnership with the Kenosha Public Library, is offering walks telling the story “Crinkle, Crackle, CRACK: It’s Spring!” in a self-guided walk starting on Old Mill Road and ending across the Pike River with a talk-home craft, while supplies last. This free event is open today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-thursday-may-18/article_b3919096-f423-11ed-8038-f349ea1d659d.html | 2023-05-18T13:35:42 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-thursday-may-18/article_b3919096-f423-11ed-8038-f349ea1d659d.html |
RACINE — The Racine Concert Band and the J.I. Case High School bands will perform 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Case High School, 7345 Washington Ave.
The concert will feature the Racine Concert Band performing "Scenes from Sheridan Road," composed in 1994 by Lawrence McDonald.
The piece was commissioned by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the legislation that created the UW System's youngest comprehensive university.
"In three movements, the music depicts the varied character of the Lake Michigan shoreline: the calm of early morning, the bustling manufacturing industry that fuels the local economy and the night-time scenes of a vibrant working class city," said Mark Eichner, the band’s conductor.
McDonald, a graduate of UW-Parkside and UW-Madison, is a two-time winner of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Composition contests. His "Sheridan Road" piece premiered in May of 1994 at UW-Parkside and was recorded by the Waukesha Symphonic Band.
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McDonald, who started studying music composition and classical guitar at age 18, was awarded the 1994 Choral Music Prize by the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association for his work "I Am Music." His "Magnificat" premiered in Italy at the 1997 Spoleto Festival by the Bel Canto Chorus, and his "Missa brevis" debuted at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, also by the Bel Canto chorus. He is currently chairman of The Waukesha County Conservatory of Music/Royal Conservatory.
The Racine Concert Band is also performing Norman Dello Joio's "Concertante" and Leonard Bernstein's "Slava!"
The Case High School bands, directed by Max Feiler, will perform George Gershwin's "An American in Paris" and Michael Giacchino's "Main Theme from The Incredibles."
Eichner will lead the combined bands in a grand finale performance of "As the Stars Forever," by Warner Hutchison.
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students and $3 for senior citizens. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/racine-concert-band-performing-may-25/article_94f267c8-eb54-11ed-91e4-db989338d29a.html | 2023-05-18T13:35:49 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/racine-concert-band-performing-may-25/article_94f267c8-eb54-11ed-91e4-db989338d29a.html |
VALPARAISO — The 17-year-old female high school student charged in last fall's shooting death of an 18-year-old man made an initial appearance this week in adult court and then was booked into the Porter County jail just long enough to get an updated mugshot.
Dakota Martinez-Kestle, a Shorewood Forest resident and Portage High School student, appeared before Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer after being waived in March from juvenile court.
The young woman, who appeared with defense attorney Ken Elwood, was read the felony counts of reckless homicide and battery with a deadly weapon, records show.
A trial was scheduled for Nov. 13, with preliminary hearings June 27, Aug. 1 and Sept. 26.
"Defendant is ordered to appear at all hearings dates," the judge said. "Failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant being issued."
She is charged with the Oct. 14 shooting death of Andrew Lenahan at a gathering in a pole barn located in the 600 block of West County Road 100 North in Union Township.
After three partygoers spent time showing off their handguns while gathered around a bar stocked with various types of alcohol, Martinez-Kestle picked up one of the weapons, according to a charging document.
"She did not say anything as she pulled the slide back and chambered a live round," the document reads. "Dakota stepped in front of Andrew and pointed the firearm at his head and pulled the trigger."
"The gun fired and struck Andrew, who immediately fell to the ground," the allegations read. "Dakota became hysterical and passed out from the shock."
Martinez-Kestle then fled on foot with another female juvenile.
The officer stopped the vehicle and noticed a strong smell of marijuana and saw several bulky items in the rear covered by a blanket, according to the report.
Lenahan had moved to the Region in July to pursue a career in pipefitting and welding, according to his mother, Tabitha Lenahan, a Gary native who now lives in Savannah, Georgia.
Elwood, who has voiced disappointment in the waiver of the case from juvenile to adult court, referred to the shooting as "a tragic accident not a reckless act."
"There were many poor decisions made by multiple people that night that led to this tragedy," Elwood has said. "My heart goes out to all the families involved especially the deceased young man. I look forward to proving this was a tragic accident."
An autopsy conducted Oct. 17 found Lenahan died as a result of a close range gunshot wound to the mouth and his death was ruled a homicide, records show.
Martinez-Kestle reportedly admitted during a Feb. 27 hearing in juvenile court to pointing the tan-colored firearm at Lenahan and pulling the trigger, police say.
"Dakota stated that she was about 5 feet away from Andrew when she fired the shot," records show.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
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Families of 3 killed in Mother's Day crash on I-96 start fundraisers for funerals
Fundraisers have been started for families of three of the four men killed in a devastating Mother's Day crash on Interstate 96.
One of the fundraisers on the GoFundMe crowdfunding website and app identified two of the men as Jamal Gilbert and Kharl Hughes. Media reports say Gilbert was 25 and Hughes was 22.
"On May 14th 2023, I lost 2 of my sons in a tragic car accident, we are in great need of assistance in the burial of Jamal and Kharl," the fundraiser's page said. "Our goal is to raise 8,000 dollars. Anything you can bless the family with will be greatly appreciated and we love you."
The page said the fundraiser was organized by the two brothers' mother, Loreal Hughes. As of Thursday morning, $460 of a $10,000 goal had been raised.
According to media reports, a third victim of the crash was Shane Livingston, 21.
A GoFundMe campaign also has been started for him.
Its organizer said on the page: "My name is Sean Livingston and I need help to Bury my son, Shane Livingston, he was killed in a car accident and I don't have any insurance for him."
As of Thursday morning, the GoFundMe page collected $1,905 of a $12,000.
Troopers were notified just before 8 p.m. Sunday about a crash on westbound I-96 at Grand River involving multiple fatalities. They found a GMC Yukon had struck a bridge pier. All four people inside the Yukon were ejected and killed. Their ages were 20, 21, 22 and 25. The driver was 21, officials said.
Michigan State Police officials, who declined to identify the four victims, said excessive speed contributed to the crash.
WJBK-TV (Channel 2) said Thursday that Livingston was best friends with Gilbert and Hughes. They also said Gilbert, Hughes and Livingston did not know the Yukon's driver. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/18/funeral-fundraisers-started-for-3-killed-in-mothers-day-crash-on-i-96/70230891007/ | 2023-05-18T13:39:15 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/18/funeral-fundraisers-started-for-3-killed-in-mothers-day-crash-on-i-96/70230891007/ |
Smoke from Canadian wildfires may leave haze over Metro Detroit
The sun may look a little hazy to Metro Detroiters on Thursday due to residual smoke from Canadian wildfires high up in the atmosphere, according to the National Weather Service.
"A lot of these fires originate in Alberta," said Ian Lee, a meteorologist with the NWS. "By the time it gets here, the smoke from the fires as it rises up, it'll get way high up in the atmosphere and the winds will loft it high up."
By the time the smoke reaches Detroit, it will likely be at an altitude of 30,000 feet or higher, Lee said. While the smoke may be around for most of Thursday, it will not impact anything on the ground.
"Really, all it's going to do is just cause some haziness with the sun," Lee said. "Later today, we're gonna get a shift in the winds in the atmosphere. It's going to shift more towards the southwest and it's going to push that smoke away from Southeast Michigan."
Lower cloud cover will increase heading into Friday as the chance of rain increases as well, Lee said.
As of Wednesday, 92 active wildfires were raging across Alberta, 13 of which were designated wildfires of note, or those that may threaten public safety, communities or critical infrastructure, according to the province's wildfire dashboard.
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Some fire departments are feeling the pinch of a nationwide shortage of volunteers, while others are still thriving.
According to a report from Fortune, last year, nearly 2,500 people died as a result of fires, including 96 firefighters U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell said. More than 1 million structures caught fire and more than 7.5 million acres burned in wildfires last year, she said.
The Manly Fire Department is staffed completely by volunteers. Manly Fire Chief Bob Rush said the department provides all the training required by the state for its volunteers. Partnerships with local community colleges to complete the Firefighter One training, which is required before one can be involved in fighting a structure fire. The training is at no cost to the volunteers.
"In Manly we can have up to 25 members and right now we're at 15. It's very difficult to get and retain (volunteers)," said Rush.
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Rush said there are different reasons for the trouble recruiting and retaining volunteers.
"I don't know if it's just the mindset that's not the same as it used to be with people being willing to volunteer their time," Rush said. "When they're not at work it takes away time from families and it takes a lot of dedication to do it."
He said the department tries to be family oriented and appealing to the younger crowd.
Clear Lake and Osage are not facing the same shortage of staff or volunteers. Clear Lake Fire Chief Doug Meyers said he's comfortable with the 30 volunteer firefighters and 17 volunteer EMS workers. Clear Lake is also unique in that it employs full-time firefighters as well as full-time EMS employees.
"The thing about our department is, roughly 80% of our call volume is for EMS responses," Meyers said. "Volunteers couldn't support doing that many EMS runs."
He said while the department doesn't see large turnover of volunteers, when they do lose people it's usually because they move for a career opportunity.
"I think depending on what is happening in the economy... When people have chosen to to leave it's usually for that reason and not because something happened here," Meyers said.
Clear Lake is also unique in that it provides a one-time pension payout when volunteers retire, based on their years of service.
"So, if our volunteers stay with us for 10 years they received a payout at the time of their retirement," Meyers said.
All volunteer firefighters and EMS employees are given a $250 state income tax credit in Iowa. Other states, such as Minnesota, have plans similar to Clear Lake's.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were approximately 1,080,800 volunteer firefighters in the U.S. in 2022. About 70% of first responders are volunteers nationwide.
Osage Fire Chief Joe Krukow is serving his first year as chief, alongside 30 other members, all of whom are volunteers.
"Fortunately, we usually have a list of applicants that are in our file," he said. "We've been pretty fortunate."
He said Osage doesn't provide any special incentives, but said it would definitely help if more financial incentives were provided.
Meyers said the other issue facing small municipalities is the expense of equipment, training and vehicles. He said a new fire truck can start out at $500,000.
"For us to put a firefighter into a burning building safely with training, just his personal equipment is going to cost roughly $12,000," Meyers said.
Some departments even require volunteers to purchase their own protective gear, which Meyers said is a major problem for recruitment in those communities. He also said some departments are consolidating, but that can have a negative effect on response times.
"One of the thing that happens globally is competition for time," Meyers said. "It's more than just going on one or two calls per week."
He said the Clear Lake Fire and EMS departments responded to 1,400 calls last year.
"The volunteerism is a critical component for smaller communities, but from a perspective of how long can individual communities support having emergency services it can be tough," Meyers said. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/local-fire-departments-sort-out-volunteer-rosters/article_71841240-992d-5b5d-b743-99ba295ef1e5.html | 2023-05-18T13:39:24 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/local-fire-departments-sort-out-volunteer-rosters/article_71841240-992d-5b5d-b743-99ba295ef1e5.html |
BOISE, Idaho — A Caldwell man was killed in a vehicle crash in Canyon County Tuesday night, according to Idaho State Police (ISP).
The crash was between a motorcycle and a car and happened around 9:16 p.m. near the intersection of Old Highway 30 and Galloway Road north of Caldwell, according to ISP.
A 55-year-old Caldwell man was traveling southbound on a Harley Davison motorcycle on Old Highway 30 when, according to police, a 24-year-old Caldwell man traveling northbound in a Kia Niro attempted to turn into a driveway on the west side of the road and failed to yield to the cyclist, and struck the motorcycle.
The rider of the Harley succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
ISP was assisted by the Canyon County Sheriff's Office in responding to the accident which blocked the roadway for nearly three hours.
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CEDAR FALLS — The Cedar Falls High School Fishing Team started a little over a year ago with three dads trying to get kids involved in the hobby. Today, it is 32 members strong with statewide championships under its belt.
On Saturday, Cedar Falls joined 17 other schools at the Iowa Bass Team Championship at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, winning its second title in a row. Of the 49 boats on the lake, Cedar Falls contributed 11. According to head coach Carter Moore, Cedar Falls took first place for individual boats, teams and for catching the biggest fish of the day – a 4.51-pound largemouth bass caught by Moore’s son, Kael.
Earlier on in the day, Kael had caught a three-pounder by a tree. Later on, he tried his luck in that spot again, reeling in the prize fish using a wack-rigged Senko worm.
“I believe it was spawning,” Kael said with a smile. “It had quite a belly on it.”
Together with his partner, fellow freshman Gavin Burkhardt, Kael’s boat had a total haul of 13.52 pounds and the team’s total weigh-in was over 21 pounds. To determine team scoring, the combined weights of the two most successful boats were tallied.
According to Moore, the team has seen major growth since he started out with fellow coaches T.J. Norton and Brian Burkhardt.
“We can’t keep them off the river and out of fishing ponds. They’re submitting catches on our virtual app constantly, so they’re just out there getting better,” Moore said. “And we’ve got really supportive boat captains. All of this is done volunteerwise … and so it’s fun to see it not just in Cedar Falls, but the growth across the state.”
For students hitting the lakes and streams, it’s a chance to participate in an activity that lets them enjoy the outdoors without the rigors of a spring sport. All are welcome.
“I just like when the day is good and (we’re) catching a lot of fish, but even when it’s tough, you can learn a lot,” Kael said. “And spending time with friends and family and my dad, it just keeps me going.”
As the sport continues to grow, Moore said, he hopes fishing will be sanctioned by the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union.
“I think that would be pretty neat. … I know we’ve watched that happen with girls’ wrestling,” Moore said. “But I would personally love to see that. I think it would be really neat for the state of Iowa.”
The tournament was hosted by Independence Junior/Senior High School, whose team is coached by Todd Reed.
Photos: Cedar Valley athletes at state qualifying track meet in Dubuque
Gavin Burkhardt and Kael Moore hold up their prizes at the Iowa Bass Team Championship. Together, the two Cedar Falls boys caught 13.52 pounds of bass to win the competition. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-falls-high-school-fishing-team-catches-big-haul-at-state-tournament/article_2c27cf68-37fb-55c4-b532-a610c9cdef17.html | 2023-05-18T13:45:28 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-falls-high-school-fishing-team-catches-big-haul-at-state-tournament/article_2c27cf68-37fb-55c4-b532-a610c9cdef17.html |
CEDAR FALLS — Dave Schmitt Construction won its second big road project in the city of Cedar Falls this month.
The City Council unanimously voted to award the $2.63 million contract on the revised first phase of the North Cedar Heights subdivision reconstruction to the Cedar Rapids company on Monday, beating out Reinbeck-based Petersen Contractors, Inc. bid of $2.8 million.
Earlier this month, Dave Schmitt Construction was chosen to construct the extension of Ashworth Drive from Hudson Road to Kara Drive.
Petersen often had been the company with the lowest or only bid on several of the larger road projects dating back to last year, including that of the $30 million reconstruction of Main Street.
A third bid was placed and later withdrawn by Boomerang Corporation of Anamosa.
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The new plans will be without the reconstruction of a portion of Timber Drive and came with the latest estimate of $3.23 million. As had been the case with other construction projects recently, the original plans had to be revised after coming in significantly above what its engineers had been anticipating.
The undertaking will now include reconstruction of West Ridgewood Drive from Greenwood Avenue to Cherry Lane as well as a part of Greenwood Avenue. It also includes new storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
That subdivision will see several phases of construction over the next few years and will touch roads including East Ridgewood Drive, Woodland Drive, Edwards Avenue, Ridgewood Drive, Oakland Avenue and Picturesque Drive – all off of Grand Boulevard.
The council also approved:
- A site plan for a Popeyes fried chicken restaurant at the southeast corner of Brandilynn Boulevard and Winterberry Drive.
- Alan Stalnaker and Sloan Alberhasky as new members of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
- An ordinance, on its third and final reading, rezoning 14.43 acres of farmland owned by Jim Sands Construction for future homes. The land is north of Tomahawk Lane and west of Cypress Avenue.
- An ordinance, on the third and final reading, rezoning three acres along the future Ashworth Drive extension from Kara Drive to Hudson Road for new residential development. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cf-city-council-awards-north-cedar-heights-reconstruction-project-to-cedar-rapids-company/article_4e67b137-27da-5fd2-b390-c312879b91b6.html | 2023-05-18T13:45:34 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cf-city-council-awards-north-cedar-heights-reconstruction-project-to-cedar-rapids-company/article_4e67b137-27da-5fd2-b390-c312879b91b6.html |
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Families in Seminole County on Thursday can get a free pool alarm.
Seminole County and the Seminole County Fire Department partnered with the Gunner Martin Foundation to provide the pool/door alarms, which will be available for pickup at 10:30 a.m. at the Central Branch Library in Casselberry.
The alarms can be installed on doors leading to the pool area and alert the household when the doors are opened.
The Gunner Martin Foundation was started by Seminole County firefighter Chris Martin, a former New England Patriot and University of Central Florida football player, and his wife after their 2-year-old son Gunner drowned in April 2016.
“We had the unfortunate experience of coming out of the bedroom thinking he was asleep, and we learned quickly that he wasn’t,” Martin told News 6 earlier this month. “We had a sliding glass door, and our first thought was to go check the pool.”
Martin and his wife fundraise each year for Gunner’s birthday to provide pool alarms to others in honor of their son.
There have been four child drownings in Seminole County this year.
One of the drownings happened at a home day care in Chuluota. Deputies responded to a home on Nutmeg Court and found a 2-year-old boy on the floor. The homeowner said the boy fell in the pool and was in the water for about a minute, according to a report.
Pool alarms will be available while supplies last.
You can read more water safety tips from the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County by clicking here.
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A 30-year-old Long Island dance teacher has been arrested on child sex crimes that involve two students at his school, police said Thursday.
Jordan Viscomi, an instructor at David Sanders Dance Dynamics on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, befriended 15- and 16-year-old girls who were taking classes at the school, Suffolk County cops say. Over a period of three days in April, he allegedly engaged both of them in live video chats and texts, where sexual content was exchanged.
Viscomi was arrested Wednesday for allegedly using a child in a sexual performance in those cases. Further investigation led to more charges: six counts of the former, plus four counts each of promoting a sexual performance by a child and disseminating indecent material to minors. He is also accused of child endangerment.
The 30-year-old is expected to be arraigned in Central Islip court later Thursday. Attorney information for him wasn't immediately available.
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The dance school couldn't immediately be reached for comment Thursday.
Police believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to call 631-854-8552. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-dance-teacher-accused-of-sex-crimes-involving-students/4345100/ | 2023-05-18T14:01:28 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-dance-teacher-accused-of-sex-crimes-involving-students/4345100/ |
Dogs thrown from truck, saved by Greenville bystanders. How to help "Macaroni and Cheese."
Last week, bystanders were witness to a disturbing scene.
Two yellow Labrador retrievers were thrown from the back of a truck in Greenville County. The truck did not attempt to stop when driving away and ran over one of the dogs while driving away from the scene.
Witnesses were quick to take action and removed the dogs from the side of the road. A witness called animal control, who said the female dog suffered a broken leg. And both dogs later tested positive tested for heartworms.
The Greenville Humane Society heard about the devastating situation after a photo was sent to them through social media of the situation. They took the dogs in.
"We found out the dogs were at Greenville County Animal Care, so we immediately called over there and said 'We want to take those dogs,'" said Emily Zheng, Marketing Manager at Greenville Humane Society.
The Humane Society said both dogs ― one male, one female ― were around 9-years-old. The female experienced extreme difficulties moving on her three unaffected limbs.
"We named them Macaroni and Cheese because they go together perfectly, the Greenville Humane Society stated in an Instagram post. Macaroni stayed by Cheese's side after being dumped and never once left her alone."
Cheese, the female dog, was sent to Upstate Vet Emergency and Specialty Care - Greenville for surgery on her broken leg on Friday. The surgery cost $6,500.
The Humane Society is in the middle of their dog kennel construction and are short on space and resources. They have already treated over 1,250 sick and injured animals just this year. Their funds were running out, and they needed help to cover Macaroni and Cheese's care through the Hope Fund, a designated pool of donations the Humane Society receives from people in the community.
"That money is specifically for sick and injured animals, so it doesn't go towards operating costs or anything like that. So when people donate to the whole fund, they can feel really confident that it is going directly to care for a sick and injured animal that comes to our facility," Zheng said.
Macaroni and Cheese's fundraiser has exceeded its goal of $6,500 thanks to generous donors who heard their story on social media. The Humane Society thanked supporters in a recent post regarding an update on the dogs.
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In total, $7,621 has been raised.
Cheese's leg swelling has also decreased, which is promising considering her surgery. Both dogs have been diagnosed with kennel cough and will have to wait to receive their heartworm treatment until after recovery. This setback does not take away from their progress.
"For the most part, they're healthy, they're eating and doing well," Zheng said. "We're just trying to get them as comfortable as possible."
Those who have kept up with the dogs' story have expressed interest in adopting the dogs on the Greenville Humane Society's social media pages. Both dogs are currently staying at Healing Place where they will receive extra, around-the-clock care from a veterinarian while the Humane Society searches for the perfect foster home.
If adopted, the dogs will not be separated.
"It's hard with their age and everything is heartbreaking, but we feel very confident that someone's going to see the look in their eyes and really take a chance on them." Zheng said.
Donations for Macaroni and Cheese are still being accepted can still be made by clicking here. Donations are also accepted through Venmo @greenvillehumanesociety.
Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/05/18/yellow-labs-rescued-after-being-thrown-off-truck-here-is-how-to-help-greenville-humane-society/70229035007/ | 2023-05-18T14:04:50 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/05/18/yellow-labs-rescued-after-being-thrown-off-truck-here-is-how-to-help-greenville-humane-society/70229035007/ |
Average daily flows
Snake River at Jackson 280 cfs
Snake River at Palisades 8,875 cfs
Snake River at Heise 12,086 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 8,836 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 7,696 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 883 cfs
Jackson Lake is 38% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 60% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 85% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 68% of capacity.
As of May 17 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_04c151ce-f4f9-11ed-9f99-afe2bf281c39.html | 2023-05-18T14:11:34 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_04c151ce-f4f9-11ed-9f99-afe2bf281c39.html |
Brevard commissioners approve 11 tourism grants to sports events, including robotics
In a process that moved forward smoother than some other recent tourism grant proposals, the Brevard County Commission approved more than $100,000 in grants for 11 sporting events last week. That included a scholastic robotics competition, which was the first non-traditional sports event to get such a grant.
The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner John Tobia, who typically opposes tourism grant requests, voting no.
Funding for the grants comes from Brevard County's 5% tourist development tax on hotel rooms and other short-term rentals.
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Approved for grants:
- American Cancer Society Gateway to Space Race; $3,375; March 2, 2024.
- Beach 'n Boards Festival; $20,000; March 6-10, 2024.
- Cocoa Beach Half Marathon; $18,000; Oct. 22.
- Columbia Classic woman's collegiate golf tournament; $5,000; Feb. 9-12, 2024.
- Florida Marathon Weekend; $20,000; Feb 10-11, 2024.
- Men's Senior Baseball League Holiday Classic; $11,500; March 15-18, 2024.
- Moon Golf Invitational; $7,000; Feb. 18-20, 2024.
- Red Bull Foam Wreckers surfing competition; $3,000; Nov. 4.
- Softball Magazine Senior Softball Camp; $5,000; Nov. 13-16.
- Softball Magazine Spring Training; $5,000; March 6-9, 2024.
- Space Coast Showdown Robotics; $3,750; Oct. 7.
The Office of Tourism estimates that the 11 sports events will have a combined economic impact of $20.8 million for the Space Coast.
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The goal of the sports grant program is to attract sports events that will draw out-of-town participants to stay in local hotels and support local businesses during their stay.
The commission has not been as generous with grants for some non-sports programs also designed to lure tourists. For example, commissioners rejected a recommendation to give a special events grant to the Cocoa Beach Air Show; voted to suspend for a year grants for tourism-related projects designed to help the Indian River Lagoon; and voted to reduce the recommended grants to arts and cultural events and organizations.
County commissioners also approved updated guidelines for future sports grants.
Among the modification is a new funding formula, tying future grant amounts more directly to the number of nights of room rentals the event generates. Grants will be $15 per room-night, with a minimum of 200 room-nights required to get a grant and a maximum grant of $25,000. The previous maximum was $20,000.
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Editor’s note: This feature first ran July 3, 2014, in the Times-News and at Magicvalley.com.
The Albion State Normal School was one of only two teaching colleges in early Idaho.
Three years after Idaho became a state, Albion residents lobbied to get the southern Idaho normal school built there. Albion then was the Cassia County seat and the center of population in south-central Idaho.
In 1893, Idaho Sen. J.E. Miller donated 5 acres for the campus, and townsfolk built the school themselves.
The other teaching college, the Lewiston State Normal School in northern Idaho, was also formed in 1893.
Girls needed to be 14, and boys 15, to take preparatory classes at the colleges, the state Legislature determined.
The “normal” course consisted of one to three years of training to teach or four years to earn a lifetime certificate.
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The Albion school’s athletic teams were known as the “Teachers” until 1935 when they became the “Panthers.” School colors were red and black, and the student yearbook was called “The Sage.”
In 1947, the school was renamed “Southern Idaho College of Education” and authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
The Lewiston normal school was later renamed the Northern Idaho College of Education, then later became Lewis-Clark State College.
After the Albion school had graduated about 6,000 students, Gov. Len B. Jordan closed it in 1951.
The Albion campus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Mychel Matthews is the managing editor of the Times-News. The Hidden History feature runs every Thursday in the Times-News and at Magicvalley.com. If you have a question about something that may have historical significance, email Matthews at mmatthews@magicvalley.com or call her at 208-735-3233. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/the-albion-state-normal-school/article_f3acd545-ac95-50a3-a3fe-ca987ce64477.html | 2023-05-18T14:11:40 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/the-albion-state-normal-school/article_f3acd545-ac95-50a3-a3fe-ca987ce64477.html |
SWARTZ CREEK, Mich. (WJRT) - A major mystery dating back nearly a century was finally revealed in Swartz Creek on Wednesday.
The Swartz Creek Historical Society opened time capsule dating back to 1928. It spent much of the past 95 years buried at the former Mary Crapo Elementary School, which closed in 2017.
"Oh, I had to come. I had to come. I graduated in 1945. My brother graduated in 1943. We live just out here on Milan Road, west of town," said Delloise Buchanan, who attended Mary Crapo school as a child.
During demolition over the winter, crews found the time capsule. It was never opened until Wednesday.
The copper box inside included a Swartz Creek newspaper from Aug. 9, 1928, along with several school district documents, including the warranty deed to the building, a letter from the architects and a paper ballot from the election that led to the building's funding.
"I'm fascinated by history and to see what people thought was important in 1928," said Hope Moreland. "I think it's something important for us today."
A quick read of the newspaper from 1928 showed that a five-pound bag of sugar cost just 27 cents at the time. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/95-year-old-time-capsule-from-mary-crapo-school-opened/article_97084dd2-f574-11ed-ac93-5bb8799f959b.html | 2023-05-18T14:11:58 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/95-year-old-time-capsule-from-mary-crapo-school-opened/article_97084dd2-f574-11ed-ac93-5bb8799f959b.html |
USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy honors two Sarasota-Manatee campus faculty members
The University of South Florida Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recently named two faculty members on the Sarasota-Manatee campus as recipients of the Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing female faculty at USF for research, instructional excellence, mentorship and student engagement.
Both Lindsay Persohn and Helene Robinson have used podcasts to translate their research and academic interests for larger audiences and will use the WLP cash awards to support that work.
Persohn, an assistant professor of literacy studies, received the USF Sarasota-Manatee Faculty Excellence Award. Robinson, an associate professor of instruction and director of USF's Critical and Creative Design Thinking program, received the Instructor Excellence Award.
A former elementary teacher and school librarian, Persohn focuses her research on children’s literature and illustrations. She is helping to lead the Booker Literacy Initiative that connects middle school youngsters with USF students who provide tutoring and mentorship.
“This award not only validates the work I have been doing to support the translation of education research to practice, it also provides resources to help us continue to grow the impact of the project," Persohn said.
Persohn also is the host and executive producer of the “Classroom Caffeine” podcast, where she translates the work of education researchers for practicing teachers so they can apply it in their classrooms. The podcast has been downloaded more than 17,000 times in almost 2,000 cities in 80 countries.
“WLP is such an inspiring organization, full of people who care about innovation that supports our local community and beyond. I am thrilled to be a part of WLP and look forward to learning from this generous and forward-thinking group of mentors,” Persohn said.
Robinson, a former teacher for students who experienced disability, has focused 15 years in higher education on creating inclusive environments using multitiered systems of support, arts integration, self-regulation strategies, critical thinking creativity and design thinking. Much of her research, mentorship and advocacy are inspired by her own experience with breast cancer.
On her podcast, “Hugs from Heaven for Sister Warriors,” Robinson has interviewed other breast cancer warriors and medical professionals to provide translational research and explore stories about "the struggles we have to reclaim the power of our feminine identity and sexuality,” acknowledging the grief and the gratitude that is part of the journey on the way to becoming a breast cancer thriver.
“My goal and my intention is to reshape the conversation about what is beauty and what beauty really means when you lose your breasts, when you lose your hair, when you lose a lot of the things that most identify you as a woman, that make you feel beautiful, that make you feel like you are feminine,” Robinson said.
Robinson said she will use her award to support both the editing of her podcast and her arts-based research, which involves using creative dance, music and visual art collages to tell the stories of breast cancer warriors, thrivers and survivors and provide translational research.
“I personally experienced everything that I examined in this research,” Robinson said. “This is my way to pay it forward. I am incredibly grateful to the WLP for their support so that I can pay it forward for other women. I look forward to learning from and collaborating with such inspiring and innovative women.”
WLP members established the Faculty Research Award program in 2007 to recognize female faculty members whose research and scholarly efforts focused on women. For more information, visit giving.usf.edu/WLP.
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VCU Police has collaborated with VCU Parking and Transportation, Richmond police and other agencies to develop a traffic plan designed to mitigate the impact of several local graduation ceremonies being held at the Siegel Center in the coming weeks.
ECPI University and 20 high schools from Chesterfield, Henrico and New Kent counties are scheduled to host graduation ceremonies at the Siegel Center on West Broad Street May 22-24 and June 5-9, with anywhere from 400 to 7,000 attendees expected at each event, according to a statement from VCU Parking and Transportation.
Richmond and VCU police will be managing crosswalks near the Siegel Center and directing traffic at more than a dozen intersections in the area, including near the Belvidere Street exit from Interstate 95 and along Belvidere and Broad Streets.
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Digital signage will also be posted to encourage drivers to take alternate routes.
GRTC announced that bus routes running along Broad Street, including the Pulse line, would not detour during graduation ceremonies, but that riders should expect possible service delays during "high volume periods around ceremonies."
Doors will open one hour before each ceremony, but drivers will not be allowed to drop passengers off directly in front of the Siegel Center. There will be a designated drop-off area for passengers and guests with mobility impairments in the eastbound 1200 block of West Broad Street.
No parking will be allowed on West Marshall Street between Bowe and North Harrison streets beginning May 22; that area is reserved for buses dropping off graduates. VCU Police say they are working with the city to set up 15-minute parking zones on nearby streets to accommodate customers of local businesses in the area.
Color-coded parking passes, issued by the graduating schools, will be required for guests to park in assigned locations at VCU. Additional parking and arrival instructions are available on VCU's website.
VCU Parking and Transportation will also be temporarily relocating VCU parking subscribers who park in the West Broad Street Deck during the graduation periods.
Anyone with additional questions about the traffic plan is encouraged to call the VCU Police non-emergency line at (804) 828-1196. | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/vcu-police-parking-and-transportation-traffic-plan-hs-graduations-siegel-center/article_0c02f90a-f57c-11ed-9ce3-1b127a021440.html | 2023-05-18T14:16:12 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/vcu-police-parking-and-transportation-traffic-plan-hs-graduations-siegel-center/article_0c02f90a-f57c-11ed-9ce3-1b127a021440.html |
NAPLES, Fla. — Two people were flown to the hospital after a motorcycle crash overnight in Naples.
The crash happened on Radio Road near Radio Lane in Naples around 2:15 a.m.
The two motorcyclists were taken by Medflight to Gulf Coast Medical Center as a trauma alert.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/18/two-flown-to-hospital-after-motorcycle-crash-in-naples/amp/ | 2023-05-18T14:20:16 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/18/two-flown-to-hospital-after-motorcycle-crash-in-naples/amp/ |
Name: Kate Bergmann
School: Westosha Central High School
Parents: Stuart and Lisa Bergmann
Most memorable high school moment: My favorite high school memory comes from my time on the Varsity Cheer team when we won state in 2020 after executing our best routine of the year. All of our hard work finally paid off, and we couldn't have been prouder of that routine. That feeling is unforgettable.
Most influential teacher: Tyson Mengel in AP United States History; Mr. Mengel is an extraordinary teacher who made his class fun every single day and was willing to offer help outside of class by answering my endless questions without fail. He always believes in me and inspires me to be ambitious!
School activities/clubs: Key Club, National Honor Society, SMART team
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School athletics: Cheerleading
School offices held: National Honors Society Vice President
Honors, letters or awards: 4x Varsity letter in Cheerleading, Summa Cum Laude, AP Scholar with Honors, Academic Certificate, Letter, Medal, and Plaque Recipient, Cheerleading MVP, Junior Leader, Rookie of the Year, Most Determined, and Most Dedicated
Out-of-school activities/hobbies: Crocheting
College choice: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Intended major/field of study: Biology
Role model: Jessica Bergmann, my oldest sister
Three words that best describe my role model: Hard-working, determined, loyal
What I hope to accomplish in my lifetime: I hope to earn a Ph.D. in Microbiology after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology. With these degrees, I hope to discover the next big microbiological breakthrough. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-teen-2023-kate-bergmann-of-central-high-school/article_1bb65d34-f373-11ed-8199-e392c193a72f.html | 2023-05-18T14:23:06 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-teen-2023-kate-bergmann-of-central-high-school/article_1bb65d34-f373-11ed-8199-e392c193a72f.html |
DUNCANNON, Pa. — Around 500 Special Olympic athletes hit the track at Susquenita High School Stadium for the 51st Annual Special Olympic Area M Games on Thursday.
Athletes will participated in track and field events. The competitors all hail from school districts in the Area M region, consisting of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and York counties.
This was the first year Susquenita School District hosted the event.
Athletes ages 8 and up competed in the 50 meter dash, 50 meter walk, standing long jump, shot put, softball throw and so much more.
The event started with an opening ceremony with the athletes. Awards were presented after each track event.
For more information, click here. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/athletes-participate-in-special-olympic-area-m-games-susquenita-high-school/521-96ee2f4f-7204-4e50-8262-ddb4734be4e1 | 2023-05-18T14:24:54 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/athletes-participate-in-special-olympic-area-m-games-susquenita-high-school/521-96ee2f4f-7204-4e50-8262-ddb4734be4e1 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Police are seeking help from the public in identifying the suspect in a shooting that left one person injured in the city last Tuesday.
The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the area of South 18th and Mulberry streets, police said Thursday.
A juvenile victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by gunfire, according to police.
Investigators reviewed surveillance video from a nearby camera and determined the suspect fired at the victim after exiting a vehicle that pulled up as the victim walked down the street.
The suspect vehicle is a white or light-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, model year 1999-2004, according to police.
Anyone with information on the video or the suspect is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at (717) 558-6900 or submit a tip online.
Video footage appears below. (Warning, the video contains violent content and my not be suitable for all audiences.) | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-police-shooting-investigation-s-18th-mulberry/521-0bacdaaf-1edf-49c5-8404-94131f823a65 | 2023-05-18T14:25:00 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-police-shooting-investigation-s-18th-mulberry/521-0bacdaaf-1edf-49c5-8404-94131f823a65 |
MANHEIM, Pa. — A boys' youth basketball coach is facing charges for his involvement in a fight at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim.
According to court documents, Brian King is charged with one count of harassment. Witnesses to the fight allege that King swung on a referee during a tournament at the sporting complex in April.
East Hempfield Township police charged the New York coach. He was penalized with a $368.25 fine.
Video of the incident went viral after being circulated on social media, and was later the subject of a post on the popular sports blog Barstool Sports.
According to police, the parties involved in the fight were no longer at the scene when the incident was reported to authorities. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/youth-basketball-coach-charged-with-harassment-fight-spooky-nook-sports-brian-mark-king/521-1a2bead3-f1e0-4d5b-bece-4d694073fa8a | 2023-05-18T14:25:06 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/youth-basketball-coach-charged-with-harassment-fight-spooky-nook-sports-brian-mark-king/521-1a2bead3-f1e0-4d5b-bece-4d694073fa8a |
News Tribune, May 18, 1983
- The Duluth Air Base is one of two locations being considered for a federal minimum-security prison, according to Minnesota Sen. Rudy Boschwitz. Norman Carlson, director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is expected to officially announce the two finalists today.
- Local developers approached the Superior City Council yesterday with a proposal to buy the abandoned Elevator O and convert it into waterfront condominiums. The $5.4 million project calls for 74 condominium units, a restaurant, boating slips and a rooftop deck with a harbor view.
News Tribune, May 18, 1923
- Planning for a new Superior Salvation Army building on the west side of Tower Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets is almost complete. It will be a two-story brick structure with an auditorium seating 300 persons and a library and reading room.
- The Frank L. Fox Veterans of Foreign Wars post and the West Duluth American Legion are planning the May 30 West Duluth Memorial Day parade. The Denfeld High School band and the Odd Fellows band are expected to lead the parade. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-40-years-ago-duluth-considered-for-new-prison | 2023-05-18T14:27:38 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-40-years-ago-duluth-considered-for-new-prison |
DULUTH — They’re not set to cross the stage for another three weeks, but a handful of American Indian students on the verge of graduating from Duluth Public Schools were honored Wednesday.
The school district’s annual graduation banquet in West Duluth recognized Indigenous students who are set to earn their high school diploma in June. Fourteen of those students were given a certificate and stole to wear during their commencement ceremonies.
“I want you to recognize from a very young age — and right now, if you’re graduating — that your voices and your opinions matter, and that you can make a difference,” Rachel Evangelisto , a member of Standing Rock Nation and the first Indigenous winner of the annual Miss Minnesota pageant, told the assembled soon-to-be graduates at Clyde Iron Works. “There are little people right in this room that are watching you and your next steps.”
A graduate of the University of Minnesota Morris, Evangelisto is set to pursue a law degree at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She recalled feeling ashamed of her Indigenous heritage from a young age before finding a zeal for it in college, even after the indignity of a passing motorist in Morris shouted for her to go back to her reservation before throwing a cup of chewing tobacco spit onto Evangelisto and her first handmade jingle dress.
“If you do find yourselves in situations and facing those stereotypes, facing those lenses, right? Just shatter them,” she said. “Walk away from those people that are trying to diminish you. They have no role in your life. And if you’re not going to college, I hope you continue to acknowledge that learning isn’t just done in the classroom. Learning is done in life.”
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In all, about 30 American Indian students are set to graduate from the school district next month. Each was invited to Wednesday’s gala.
One honoree was Arianna Gault, 17, a Denfeld High School student who said she plans to attend Lake Superior College next school year to pursue a career in social work. A member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Gault said she used to feel kind of insecure about being Native.
“I know it sounds silly,” Gault said, “but it feels comfortable to have a bunch of people here, that are my friends, too, that are just like me.”
Also honored Wednesday was Ryan Kirsch, 18, who plans to be a heavy machine operator in August after he graduates from Denfeld and undergoes training in Hinckley, Minnesota. He’s got a job lined up already, and said he could end up working on the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth.
The work appealed to Kirsch, he said, because it doesn’t call for more schooling. The pay, he conceded, is also part of the appeal. “And, it just looked fun,” Kirsch told the News Tribune.
Wednesday’s ceremony, he said, gives him a chance to wear something unique at graduation.
“I feel I actually get to represent something,” he said. “Rather than just walking out and representing the class of ‘23, I get to represent Native heritage, stuff like that.” | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-school-district-honors-american-indian-graduates | 2023-05-18T14:27:48 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-school-district-honors-american-indian-graduates |
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Tuesday evenings at Emily Shelstad’s home are best described as organized chaos.
Shelstad is one of a few parent volunteers at Sheridan Elementary who help manage the school’s Destination Imagination (DI) program. DI is a worldwide challenge in which students work in teams to solve open-ended challenges in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
Fellow volunteer Kristen Cline, now the DI coordinator at Sheridan Elementary, started the program at the school in 2015. Although Sheridan is the only elementary school in Lincoln with a DI program, it has expanded within the school to include teams in every grade except kindergarten, Cline said.
"That's been really fun to see," she said.
So why the organized chaos at the Shelstad’s on Tuesday nights?
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Because the program at Sheridan is run by volunteers instead of through school curriculum, students don’t have a designated meeting space for their projects. And when students build projects like, say, a marble track designed like a roller coaster that's over 6 feet tall, having enough space to store projects can become an issue.
So students meet at the homes of parent volunteers like Shelstad to fine-tune their projects, which are intricate and take months to construct.
Each year, students (who can form teams between two and seven people) are able to pick from six different categories to decide what challenge they’ll try to complete. The planning process generally starts in late August.
It's a massive time commitment throughout the year for students, parents and advisers, according to Cline.
"We have rehearsals/meetings every week and at least six weekends, if not more. … The parents have to get the kids there and we have to be there, too," she said.
Sheridan’s fifth-grade team, dubbed “The Imagineers,” did the fine arts challenge. The goal was for students to develop acting and creative skills through artistic media, script writing and prop design. The team had to write and develop a story inspired by a work of visual art, build props and, most importantly, design and create a piece of kinetic art that creates movement.
The kicker is that DI has strict outside involvement policies, so everything built for these projects is entirely done by students. Volunteers like Cline, Shelstad and Heather Kully serve more as facilitators — ensuring that students are staying on-task when they meet and working safely.
“So it’s really kid-led, we just sort of make sure they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing at the right time and making sure they understand all the different check boxes they need to get each challenge completed,” Shelstad said.
Cline said that Sheridan Elementary had five teams involved in DI this year. After ideas are formulated and projects begin to take shape, the next phase in the DI calendar is the competition circuit.
Students compete regionally first then, if they win, they move on to state competition. At DI competitions, students are judged by volunteer appraisers who score on a variety of categories, like teamwork, creativity and attention to detail. Teams that place first at state then move to the Destination Imagination Global Finals.
This year “The Imagineers” and Sheridan’s third grade team — named “Cuckoo Coaster Crew” — both qualified. It marks the second time that the fifth grade team qualified for the finals and the first time for the third graders, who completed the engineering challenge.
The latter required building a system that moves a small marble through different levels. Higher scores are given for the longer the ball stays in motion. An accompanying skit about a hero that goes on an extraordinary mission is required, too.
Kully, who advises the third graders, was nervous about the layers of the challenge initially but has been pleasantly surprised with how well the third graders have done.
“When we talked to the third graders about roller coasters, they were immediately all excited,” Kully said. “However, as coaches, I was at least a little nervous. … So we were like, ‘Are you sure this is something that you want to do?' And we kind of went back and forth a little, but the kids were super enthusiastic about the idea.”
Each team’s skits are equal parts well-crafted and hilarious. The roller coaster the third graders put together goes through multiple levels of a “dream world” that the third graders conjured up. Each box represents a different dream, which includes a banana-themed world and a vampire-themed world, among others.
After the third graders send the ball down the roller coaster they designed, they begin their skit, which centers around a boy falling asleep on the toilet and experiencing each dream world.
The fifth grade skit centers around a fable from China called the Dragon Painter, the story of a painter who serves a maniacal king. The backdrop for the fifth graders is a redesigning set that flips over by using a crank and pulley system.
Parent volunteers like Shelstad, who has a daughter on the fifth grade team, have enjoyed seeing how the girls have grown as a group since they made their start in DI.
“They’ve really learned how to make compromises and work together, which has been really fun to see,” she said.
In the lead-up to the Global Finals, which run from May 20-23 in Kansas City, Missouri, the third and fifth grade teams have been working on fine-tuning their projects. They’ve also been fundraising, setting up a GoFundMe, a bake sale and a doughnut fundraiser to raise money for travel costs.
“DI is not an expensive program throughout the year, it’s just when we get to the stage where we’re actually going to Global Finals is when a significant financial burden comes in,” Shelstad said.
Cline said that teams come from nearly everywhere imaginable, but large percentages come from China and Texas.
The Global Finals will be a memorable event for Cline, Shelstad and Kully, all of whom will have children competing on the teams. And while the parent advisers are working hard to make sure everything is ready for the event, they also appreciate the opportunities that DI has afforded their children.
They hope that they can inspire other schools around Lincoln to start a DI program themselves.
“I don’t really know of any other thing that’s comparable for a kid who is creative and smart and wants to showcase those abilities, but wants to do so in a team setting,” Shelstad said. “I think that DI is a really cool thing to have.” | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/lincoln-elementary-school-students-gear-up-for-global-steam-competition/article_9c1af26e-f1d9-11ed-880b-07c3a4e442a2.html | 2023-05-18T14:29:24 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/lincoln-elementary-school-students-gear-up-for-global-steam-competition/article_9c1af26e-f1d9-11ed-880b-07c3a4e442a2.html |
DUNEDIN, Fla. — An off-duty Florida Department of Corrections officer was arrested early Thursday morning in Dunedin for driving under the influence, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
Melissa Stachelsky, 35, was found sitting in her black 2022 Dodge Charger in the area of Keene Road and Coastal Place after deputies received a disorderly conduct call, the sheriff's office said in a statement.
Deputies said the car was parked alongside the side of Keene Road but was still running and had the hazard lights on.
When authorities walked up to the car, they said Stachelsky held her Florida Department of Corrections badge and ID out the window.
Deputies said in the news release that Stachelsky had glassy, watery eyes and smelled of alcohol.
Stachelsky agreed to take a field sobriety test but performed poorly on them. According to deputies, Stachelsky's breath sample indicated she had a BAC of .127.
Stachelsky was arrested and charged with one count of DUI and transported to the Pinellas County Jail without incident. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/florida-corrections-officer-arrested-for-dui/67-36e30005-b709-4799-b462-803ea3148c17 | 2023-05-18T14:29:55 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/florida-corrections-officer-arrested-for-dui/67-36e30005-b709-4799-b462-803ea3148c17 |
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Killed in the line of duty: 38 Volusia, Flagler law enforcement officers to be remembered
Katie Kustura
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
The community is invited to memorialize on Friday morning Volusia and Flagler law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Nearly 40 officers, from K-9s to sheriffs, have died on the job since 1895, according to the event's program.
When and where is the memorial event?
The nonprofit Volusia/Flagler Police Chiefs Association is holding the ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach.
The ceremony will include a proclamation, the playing of Taps, a helicopter flyover and more.
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Who has died in the line of duty in Volusia and Flagler counties?
- Sheriff Jefferson D. Kurtz, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, on April 25, 1896
- Deputy Sheriff William K. Kremer, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, on Dec. 10, 1898
- Deputy Sheriff Charles M. Kurtz, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, on Sept. 3, 1907
- Chief Deputy William P. Edwards, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, on Nov. 5, 1907
- Sheriff Perry Hall, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, on Aug. 21, 1927
- Deputy Sheriff George Durrance, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, on Aug. 25, 1927
- Deputy Frank Smith, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, in 1927
- Officer Lewis Tanner, Daytona Beach Police Department, on Oct. 26, 1930
- Officer Benny P. Strickland, Daytona Beach Police Department, on Jan. 23, 1931
- Officer L.B. Hall, Daytona Beach Police Department, Aug. 28, 1932
- Officer Willie R. Denson, Daytona Beach Police Department, on April 30, 1937
- Officer Elmer L. Michael, DeLand Police Department, on Feb. 17, 1942
- Detective Harry F. Raines, Daytona Beach Police Department, on Jan. 13, 1945
- Trooper Edwin Gasque, Florida Highway Patrol, on Oct. 26, 1961
- Deputy Alva Hayman, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, in 1974
- Deputy Donald Shackleford, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, in 1979
- Sergeant George Tinsley, DeLand Police Department, on May 7, 1979
- Officer Sam Etheredge, Daytona Beach Police Department, on Dec. 25, 1980
- Deputy Sheriff Frank Genovese, Daytona Beach Police Department, on June 3, 1982
- Officer Greg J. Sorenson, Daytona Beach Police Department, on July 26, 1982
- Deputy Sheriff Stephen Saboda, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, on Nov. 6, 1982
- Officer Timothy T. Pollard, Ponce Inlet Police Department, on Sept. 22, 1987
- Officer Kevin J. Fisher, Daytona Beach Police Department, on Sept. 4, 1998
- Deputy Sheriff Charles T. Sease, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, on July 5, 2003
- Trooper Darryl L. Haywood Sr., Florida Highway Patrol, on Oct. 2, 2004
- Officer Robert F. Grim Sr., Ormond Beach Police Department, on Nov. 13, 2004
- Officer Roy L. Nelson Jr., New Smyrna Beach Police Department on Aug. 13, 2005
- K-9 Caesar, New Smyrna Beach Police Department, on Aug. 13, 2005
- Officer Donna Fitzgerald, Florida Department of Corrections, on June 25, 2008
- Captain John I. McDonough, Volusia County Beach Patrol, on Feb. 16, 2011
- Sergeant Francesco Luigi Celico, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, on Sept. 9, 2011
- K-9 Forest, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, on Nov. 22, 2016
- Officer Thomas Coulter, Daytona Beach Police Department, on May 21, 2018
- Sergeant Justin White, Port Orange Police Department, on Aug. 5, 2021
- Officer Jason Robert Raynor, Daytona Beach Police Department, on Aug. 17, 2021
- Deputy 1st Class Paul Luciano, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, on Aug. 26, 2021
- Officer Adam J. Webb, Daytona Beach Police Department, on Sept. 1, 2021
- Sergeant Dominic Eugene Guida, Bunnell Police Department, on Nov. 9, 2021 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/dtb-law-enforcement-memorial/70225196007/ | 2023-05-18T14:30:57 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/dtb-law-enforcement-memorial/70225196007/ |
Ministry volunteer 'Ms. Happy' honored at Madison Co. Jail, surprise dedication ceremony
After volunteering for nearly 30 years in jails and community outreach programs across the city spreading the word of God, Cornelia Tiller had a surprise dedication ceremony in her honor held at the Visitation Center of the Madison County Jail on Tuesday evening.
Adoringly referred to as "Ms. Happy," the 94-year-old was unexpectedly met with a crowd of dozens who came to commemorate the work she has done for the community and the life-altering impact she's had on so many.
In reflecting on her journey in jail ministry, she recalls that her "love for the Lord" prompted her to begin coming to the jail on a weekly basis.
"Everybody I would want to talk to about my Lord Jesus would run away from me, they didn't want to listen to me talk about the Lord Jesus," Tiller said. "So I finally found a group of people, my sweet jailbirds. They couldn't get away from me. They had to listen to about my Lord Jesus and they just seemed to enjoy it and we became best friends."
One officer noted that she's been a regular visitor of the Madison County Jail since it's establishment in 1998.
Madison County Sheriff's Director of Operations Jeff Wall read a proclamation to Tiller — who excitedly expressed sentiments of "God Almighty!" — as she learned that on behalf of City Mayor Scott Conger and County Mayor AJ Massey, May 16, 2023 is declared as "Cornelia Tiller Day."
She recalled the origin of being called "Ms. Happy" came from her time as a school teacher while she was constructing her lesson plans when a young girl entered her classroom unannounced.
"She wasn't supposed to be in there and she said 'What's your name?'" Tiller said. "And ... do you know what came out of my mouth? 'My name is Ms. Happy.'"
Along with her cheerful spirit and gleaming smile, the nickname stuck for decades.
As Wall and Circuit Court Judge Donald Allen unveiled the portrait of Ms. Happy that now hangs in the Visitation Center of the jail, she joked that she's "never had so much attention." With plans to continue jail ministry for as long as she can, Tiller finds rides from family, friends, and neighbors who bring her to the jail once a week.
In a closing word of advice, Tiller explained that being 94 years old has not stopped her from living a fruitful life and continuing to give back to her community.
"I want to tell y'all that old people have more fun than anybody," Tiller said. "It is the most fun being old, I love it. God is so good to me, and y'all are so good to me. Just wait and be old, and be thankful cause you're going to have a marvelous time being old. It is more fun than anything I've ever done, and I've done everything." | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/ministry-volunteer-ms-happy-honored-at-madison-co-jail/70226107007/ | 2023-05-18T15:07:32 | 1 | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/ministry-volunteer-ms-happy-honored-at-madison-co-jail/70226107007/ |
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MICHIGAN CITY — Having responded so far this year to 183 calls involving shots being fired in the community, the Michigan City Police Department is taking action to end gun violence.
"There has been a life lost, there have been injuries and there has been property damage due to gun violence," Lt. Steve Westphal said. "Michigan City is better than this."
Police Chief Steve Forker and others in his administration has been meeting over the past several weeks with community leaders and others in law enforcement to discuss gun violence and how to address it locally, Westphal said.
"The residents of Michigan City, along with the visitors, deserve to enjoy all the amenities Michigan City has to offer without having to hear gunshots being fired or being afraid," Westphal said.
"The leadership of area law enforcement agencies agreed to provide additional resources to achieve the goal of no more gunshots, no more injuries and no more loss of life due to gun violence," he said. "Increased proactive patrols will be taking place to specifically address those that choose to illegally possess and discharge firearms throughout Michigan City."
"Defendant is ordered to appear at all hearings dates," the judge said. "Failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant being issued."
Other agencies helping to address the problem include Indiana State Police, the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department, and police from Long Beach, LaPorte and Trail Creek.
Gun violence is a problem across the nation that has resulted in 6,893 deaths so far this year, Westphal said.
"May 17th is the 137th day of 2023 which means, mathematically, 50.31 people lose their lives each day in just these four categories," he said, referring to homicide, murder, unintentional and defensive use of guns.
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Crown Beer Fest will be a street festival for the first time, in celebration of Crown Brewing's 15-year anniversary.
The block party will take place on outside the craft brewery at 211 S. East St. in downtown Crown Point. It will be held between East Walnut Street and East Hack Court from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 10.
About 50 breweries will offer more than 200 different beers for tasting.
"It will be kind of cool," owner David Bryan said. "We will have all the food vendors and beer vendors people expect. They're all supposed to bring something special. The VIP crowd will get to check it out during the first hour before the crowds arrive."
New craft breweries will be on hand, including Sound Growlers in Tinley Park, Blockhead Beerworks in Valparaiso and potentially Gnosis Brewing in Merrillville. It also will have longtime standbys like 3 Floyds, Goose Island, Maplewood and Lagunitas.
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The festival will even have nonalcoholic craft beverage producers like Liquid Thoughts in Crown Point.
"We were one of just three breweries in Northwest Indiana along with 3 Floyds and Shoreline," he said. "A lot has changed over the years. Now there are 22 craft breweries. We were one of just 15 breweries in the state and now there are more than 300. It feels great to have helped change how people drink. It's a more sophisticated product and locally produced."
Crown Brewing has persevered over the years while some craft breweries in the Region, including Devil's Trumpet, Brick Works and Route 2 Brews, have closed.
"Our longevity has been by keeping overhead low, not growing too fast and being very consistent with our product and hours," Bryan said.
The brewery launched one of the Region's first craft beer festivals.
"Now there are a lot of them," he said. "They have more varieties like slushie beers, east coast and west coast beers. They've evolved. We used to have breweries coming in from southern Indiana. Now there are enough breweries in Northwest Indiana that we don't need any to come up from that far unless they want to."
Many rare beers that once were the exclusive province of beer fests have now gotten more attainable at bars and liquor store shelves.
"It's completely changed where there's distribution all over the country and all over the world," he said. "That's why we ask breweries to be a little more creative and do a special beer, even if it's a one-off small-batch beer. People still get to try something new. Big hitters like 3 Floyds usually come up with something interesting."
Crown Brewing will have 15 different beers to celebrate its 15th anniversary, including barrel-aged versions.
Robert Rolfe Feddersen, a staple of the local live music scene, will emcee the event and Strings Beyond Description will headline. It's a bluegrass band that's played all over Chicagoland and in Kentucky.
Everyone who attends will get a pair of sunglasses and can look forward to a special surprise, Bryan said.
"We're very proud to be celebrating our 15th anniversary as a brewery," he said. "We couldn't do it without our customers. We're continuing to grow every year. We hope to be here another 15 years."
Tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit crownbrewing.com/beer-fest-2023.
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SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Scarborough Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch will reopen Monday, May 22, following a temporary closure for repair work.
The building suffered damage during bitterly cold temperatures in early February. A roof drain above the office broke, sending water cascading into the interior of the branch.
“While there had been no threat to customer or staff health at the branch since the water damage occurred, it was necessary to do some remedial work to ensure it stays a healthy and safe environment for all,” Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said in a release Thursday. “We’re excited to get back to work at all thirteen of our branches around the state.”
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Wicomico County man sentenced to 98 years for sexual abuse, rape of minor
A Wicomico County man was sentenced to 98 years in prison last week on multiple sexual abuse of a minor and rape charges.
Francisco Barrales-Aguirre, 29, was convicted in November of 2022 of sexual abuse of a minor, three counts of Attempted Second Degree Rape, and related offenses.
He was sentenced by Judge Karen M. Dean to 98 years of incarceration, and if he is ever released from prison, he will be subject to lifetime sex offender supervision by the department of parole and probation, and will be required to register as a sex offender for life, according to a release from the Wicomico County State's Attorney's Office.
In April 2021, the victim reported sexual abuse at the hands of Barrales-Aguirre, who was a household member. The victim was under the age of 10, and the sexual abuse began in December 2020 and continued through April 2021.
“The work of those that investigate and prosecute sexual crimes perpetrated against children is of paramount importance," Wicomico County State's Attorney Jamie Dykes said in the release. "The multi-disciplinary approach of the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) strengthens investigations which results in justice for survivors and the community. The just sentence imposed in this case is a reflection of our community’s unyielding response to sexual predators who seek to harm our most vulnerable.”
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ATLANTIC CITY — The Atlantic City Housing Authority is "a mess" the new executive director told residents of the troubled Stanley Holmes Village Wednesday night, and vowed to make changes to improve residents lives.
"To solve a problem you have to recognize there is a problem. The Housing Authority in Atlantic City is a mess," Executive Director Matt Doherty told the crowd of more than 100 residents of the troubled Stanley Holmes Village at the All Wars Memorial Building.
In the the job less than two weeks, he described problems with the maintenance and Section 8 voucher departments, which he said he is addressing.
After the city declared an emergency at Stanley Holmes in October over the authority's inability to provide many basic services, and the 420-unit complex going without heat and hot water for much of the Fall, the city inspected the units and found hundreds of health and safety violations, including pest infestations and mold intrusions.
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"It has gotten that way over years. It's been burden ... you, the customers, the residents had to bear that. We are looking to rectify that," Doherty said.
But he said the authority cannot give anyone Section 8 vouchers to move to privately owned housing and still get a government rental subsidy, as the board had promised last Fall.
"The authority at this point has zero Section 8 vouchers," Doherty said. "We are gong to work to get vouchers in the future."
Until the authority improves the way it runs, it cannot get more vouchers, Doherty said.
The decades-old boilers that have failed repeatedly, leaving residents without heat and hot water for days or even weeks, will be replaced this summer with hot-water-on-demand systems, Doherty said.
"Hot water and heat is all going to be replaced by a system that does not rely on those big, giant old boilers anymore. We are not pouring any more money down that drain," Doherty said. "We are going to go to a system composed of tankless hot water heaters in each building, servicing each apartment in that building. All this will happen in the summer."
The goal is to have everything done by the end of August, test the system in September and be ready for the heating season Oct. 1, he said.
Resident Katysha Harris asked when the complex will be demolished and replaced, as has been planned for and discussed for years.
Doherty said that isn't likely to happen for years.
"Right now the whole focus of the authority is Oct. 1, to make sure the gas lines, heat and hot water are done," Doherty said.
Doherty, former executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, also said no one will be forced to move in order to rehabilitate their units.
"If you voluntarily choose to relocate ... while we clean, get rid of mold and other problems, we will pay for you to leave. If you want to move back you can move back to same unit and we will pay to move you back," Doherty said.
Some in the audience asked him to put that promise into writing, which he said he would.
"The new executive director is someone I believe strongly in," said Council Vice President Kaleem Shabazz, whose third ward includes Stanley Holmes. "When he was with CRDA we worked strongly together. ... I believe we are going to have a better Stanley."
Doherty said he will prioritize hiring more maintenance workers, but first he has to hire a director of maintenance to run the department properly.
"I know this last week I have gotten many calls from variety of people saying things are not getting done," Doherty said.
They call the maintenance department and can't get help, he said.
"We are going to address that," Doherty said.
He said many gas lines have been replaced and are being tested now, and more will be replaced.
"It’s on us … to prove to you and show you by our actions that our words are true and you can see it yourself and feel it there is going to be progress for folks here at Stanley," Doherty said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-housing-authority-is-a-mess-but-new-executive-director-says-changes-are-coming/article_4f69edee-f567-11ed-9642-4ffd545d45ff.html | 2023-05-18T15:24:10 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-housing-authority-is-a-mess-but-new-executive-director-says-changes-are-coming/article_4f69edee-f567-11ed-9642-4ffd545d45ff.html |
ATLANTIC CITY – Reflecting on her experiences as a parent and educator, at the Richmond Avenue School is looking to increase parent and student engagement in school.
The Board of Education voted to promote Shontai Nicholson to principal of the school on Tuesday. Nicholson had been serving as assistant principal at the school for about 10 years and is replacing Shelley Williams who the board agenda indicated is being promoted to a director position.
Friends, family and colleagues of Nicholson filled the small school board chambers to near capacity during the vote to celebrate the occasion, as did various school and city leaders.
Nicholson said she was proud of her local ties and said she valued the strong show of support.
“I’m from the community” Nicholson said. “I’m local, I’m vested in the community as such.”
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Nicholson, 53, was born and raised in Philadelphia. She said she was remembers growing up in what she described an underfunded school system and was among the last wave of students that were bussed to different catchments in order to integrate schools.
In Atlantic City, Nicholson said she worked at Resorts Casino Hotel for about 10 years. Having decided to enter education, Nicholson said she is now in her 24th year of working in schools. She began her career teaching first grade at Chelsea Heights School before assuming the role there of technology coordinator and later rising to Richmond Avenue assistant principal.
Reflecting on her long career in education, Nicholson said she was excited to continue it as principal.
“It was 24 years, it went by very fast, but here I am,” Nicholson said.
Nicholson spoke about the progress the Atlantic City School District made in finding new resources for students when she was Chelsea Heights technology coordinator. She said she remembers the wave of new computers and other devices introduced for students in recent years and how it generate new enthusiasm for learning. Thanking the district for its support, she said she wanted to focus on continuing to find new ways to capitalize on new technology during her tenure at Richmond Avenue.
“That was exciting, the kids loved coming in,” Nicholson said of her time as technology coordinator. “In fact, the district gave us and still continues to support and push technology. I mean, I think we’re at the forefront.”
Nicholson laid out a set of priorities for her tenure as principal, with focuses on promoting literacy and promoting community engagement in schools.
She said that the presence of parents and guardians in schools has decreased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with schools having shut their doors and turning to virtual learning. Nicholson said she wanted to explore ways to have parents return to the building and increase attendance at the school’s regular Parent Advisory Committee meetings.
“We definitely want that to come back, where parents feel they can come back into the school,” Nicholson said.
Nicholson acknowledged that some parents had work obligations that left them busy both during the day and late into the night, keeping them from school functions. She likened their experience to her own working the casino grave shift, saying she sympathized with how difficult it was for some families to be able to make time in their schedules to accommodate extra school activities on top of other professional obligations. She said she still understands the difficulty of attending regular parent meetings with students in her administrative role.
“Because of our parents’ working schedules, it’s really difficult for them to get in,” Nicholson said. “It’s not that our parents don’t want to participate, they do. I have a son that’s at the high school, for instance, and I couldn’t attend his PAC meetings, because I was at work. So, I’m a working parent as well, so anything that I can do to support.”
Another priority was addressing what chronic absenteeism among what she said was a small number of students in the school. She said she was interested in organizing monthly multi-disciplinary meetings where a group, possibly including the nurse and guidance counselor, administrators and herself, meet with parents to discuss the absences and identify any underlying problems that may be causing the absences. Rather than trying to reduce absenteeism through punitive measures, Nicholson stressed that she wanted the process to be a collaborative one that addressed student needs. She listed problems such as damaged uniforms, illness or a lack of resources that the school can help address.
“It’s not that they’re in trouble, but we’ve identified that your child missed a lot of school,” Nicholson said. “Is there a problem, is there anything that we can do to support you? Because, we need our children to be in school.”
Nicholson, demonstrating the mindset of progress she honed as technology coordinator, said there was interested in exploring modern approaches to increase engagement. She cited the tools and strategies developed over the course of the pandemic for virtual learning and the possibility of using them during Parent Advisory Committee meetings, and meetings between parents, teachers and school officials. She said she was also interested in circulating surveys to learn what school matters that families are interested in discussing during PAC meetings.
“With the times and technology, just thinking of other ways that we can reach out, where parents can feel a part of the school without having actually having to physically come into the school,” Nicholson said. “I’m curious to test it out and see if our engagement numbers rise. It’s worth a shot.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-citys-richmond-avenue-school-gets-new-principal/article_1af7ebda-f542-11ed-90c7-9fe00d221c7b.html | 2023-05-18T15:24:23 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-citys-richmond-avenue-school-gets-new-principal/article_1af7ebda-f542-11ed-90c7-9fe00d221c7b.html |
Events
Thursday, May 18
CRAFT-TASTIC: 6 to 7 p.m. third Thursdays; adults make a craft; Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon; registration required. 609-646-2228 or AtlanticLibrary.org.
CREATIVE CRAFTS WITH CONVERSATION: 6 to 8 p.m. May 18, June 15; monthly crafts for adults; Atlantic County Library System, 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township; registration required. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
GAME ON!: 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 18, June 8, July 13, Aug. 17; for adults; disconnect from the screen and connect over board games; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine; registration required. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Friday, May 19
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NEIL SIMON’S ‘LOST IN YONKERS’: 7:30 to 10 p.m. May 19, 20, 2 p.m. May 21; Fool Moon Theatre presents Neil Simon’s story of two young boys who learn the meaning of family; Margate Community Church, 8900 N. Ventnor Ave., Margate; $30. 609-457-0903 or eventbrite.com.
STAIRWAY TO THE STARS LIGHTHOUSE CLIMBS: 8 to 10 p.m.; see the stars on the night of the new moon from the top of the Cape May lighthouse; Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Light House Ave., Cape May; $12.
Saturday, May 20
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S RELAY FOR LIFE: 11 a.m. registration, noon to 10 p.m. events; raises funds for fight against cancer; multiple events throughout the day; Anthony “Tony” Canale Training Center, 5033 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township; free. 609-432-1836 or acsevents.org.
‘BOAT AMERICA’ BOAT SAFETY CLASS: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; basic safe boating class; St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 501 E. Eighth St., Ocean City; $60. 609-399-4299 or uscgaux-ocnj.org.
HISTORY CENTER LECTURE: ‘BOARDWALKS — A UNIQUELY AMERICAN INVENTION’: 3 to 4:30 p.m.; learn when and how boardwalks came to be; Avalon History Center, 215 39th St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
MAKER’S SPACE SEWING: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 20, June 10, 24; for teens and adults; discover how to sew both by hand and with machines; Hammonton Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 451 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton; registration required. 609-561-2264 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8 to 11 a.m.; supports American Legion Post 158; Rudolph Elmer Post 158, 527 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City; $10. 609-457-1202.
Fundraisers
Saturday, May 20
ATLANTIC COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ELECTRONIC RECYCLING FUNDRAISER: 9 a.m. to noon third Saturdays; drop off old electronics at Recycling Barn at the fairgrounds; accepting TVs, computers, home appliances, office equipment and more; Atlantic County Fairgrounds, 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing. 609-703-1549 or AC4HFair.org.
For kids
Saturday, May 20 DROP-IN LEGO PLAYTIME: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SATURDAY FAMILY STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Groups
Thursday, May 18
CROCHET GROUP: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
INTO THE EVENING BOOK CLUB: 6 to 8 p.m. May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Friday, May 19
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CONVERSATIONAL LENAPE LANGUAGE — WITH TERI HISLOP: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays; newcomers welcome; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
‘LIGHTBULB’ ONLINE GROUP: 3 to 4 p.m. Fridays; virtual group presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey; weekly online discussion group and forum to ask questions about mental health and wellness. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
OCNJ AARP MEETING: 1 to 3 p.m.; OCNJ AARP Chapter 1062’s final meeting of the spring; presentation by author and historian Loretta Thompson Harris; Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave., Room 110, Ocean City. kdwyer3@comcast.net.
Health, fitness
Thursday, May 18
‘CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS’ ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays; online group to share artwork, discuss the creative process, and work on projects among peers; presented by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
GENTLE YOGA — WITH ELIZABETH KILCOURSE: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; bring a yoga mat; Upper Township Branch, 2050 Tuckahoe Road, Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
HEALTHY LIVING WITH HOLLY: 5 to 7 p.m.; “Out With the Old, In With the New” with Holly Delong; bring food safe containers to bring samples home. Cape May County Library/Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 Second Ave., Stone Harbor; free, registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
IFSS FAMILY MEETING: 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays; call in or join on Zoom; monthly evening meeting for family members of individuals who live with a mental health concern. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
‘RISING MINDS’ ONLINE MEETING: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; peer-led meeting for individuals age 18 to 30; participants discuss mental health, share experiences, develop tools for self-care and connect to others. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Friday, May 19
ANYTHING GOES FITNESS: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. May 19, 26; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
YOGA WITH TANYA DELFINI: 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays through December; no class Sept. 8, Nov. 10, 24; Cape May County Library/Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Music
Friday, May 19
FIRE PIT FRIDAY & LIVE MUSIC AT WILLOW CREEK WINERY WITH ESCAPE PLAN DUO: 4 to 8 p.m.; start the weekend right with a glass of wine around our fire pits enjoying live music with the Escape Plan Duo; Willow Creek Winery & Farm, 168 Stevens St., W. Cape May. 609-770-8782 or willowcreekwinerycapemay.com.
MUSIC TO MY EARS — ONLINE: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 4; uplifting online discussion group in which participants share favorite music selections and what it means to them; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or mhanj.org.
Reunions
Thursday, May 18 ACHS CLASS OF ‘63 REUNION: 5 to 9 p.m.; ACHS Class of ‘63 Reunion; includes a buffet dinner with music and dancing; Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel, Casino & Marina, 600 Huron Ave., Atlantic City; $55. andiade6@yahoo.com or cvr534@aol.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_2f0f4a42-f4d3-11ed-8646-079c15e0078e.html | 2023-05-18T15:24:25 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_2f0f4a42-f4d3-11ed-8646-079c15e0078e.html |
CEDAR FALLS — A “consistent” conservative believes he has what it takes to capture the White House in 2024.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson told Black Hawk County Republicans on Wednesday that his core principles, in the mold of former President Ronald Regan, and a long political resume have positioned him for success. He spoke at the Hilton Garden Inn conference center.
He was a congressman for close to five years before being appointed administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration under George W. Bush. After the Department of Homeland Security was established following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he was appointed as under secretary for border and transportation security.
“I don’t believe there’s any candidate running for president of the United States that has the breadth of experience that I have, both at the federal level and as governor of Arkansas,” Hutchinson said.
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His comments targeted the progressive left and “most importantly” pointed out what he believes to be the failures of energy and border security policy under President Joe Biden, a Democrat. In addition, he said the military's departure from Afghanistan early in Biden's administration did not come with “respect across the globe.”
“I see the need in our country for a change in direction from the Biden administration,” Hutchinson said.
He’s all in on pro-growth energy policy in an “environmentally sensitive” way and does not want to rely on other countries like Saudi Arabia and Venezuela for production.
Hutchinson supports America leading with a strong military abroad and a strong economy at home as a check against the power of China.
“If we step aside as a country and say we’re not going to lead, we’re not going to be a player on the world stage and we want to isolate ourselves, who’s going to take over?” he said. “China wants to be the next superpower and we have to be in a position to compete with China.”
But Hutchinson spent a lot of his time leaning into “excessive” federal government spending, one reason he says inflation and interest rates have risen and are now hurting the average American. The former governor said he can lean on one past accomplishment to address that current issue.
“As president of the United States, I want to reduce federal civilian employment by 10%, and everybody’s looking at me and saying you can do better than that. But, let me tell you, that’s a big step further,” he said.
“I know I can do it because I did it in Arkansas. We reduced state employment by 3,000 workers over the eight years I was governor. That’s a savings and we need to do that at the federal level.”
Hutchinson talked about being raised on a farm with a nod to his Cedar Valley audience, noting his father drove a John Deere tractor. Life on the farm helped him understand the value of hard work, responsibility and community.
“I also learned the importance of faith in my life. That’s made a difference as it has guided me and motivated me in public service, as well. Faith is important to our country, that we look ... far beyond ourselves to the greater good and to our responsibilities in terms of eternity as well.”
When Hutchinson became governor in 2015, it was the first time since the end of Reconstruction that Arkansas' executive and legislative branches were both controlled by Republicans. He touted lowering taxes, returning funds from government coffers to the private sector, creating private sector jobs, reducing state employment, and a budget surplus.
Like Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, he pushed to keep businesses open and students in classrooms. He also attacked the idea of transgender athletes being allowed to compete in women’s sports and signed a bill in Arkansas banning their participation.
Hutchinson criticized the U.S. Department of Education mandating Arkansas follow its recommendations for bathrooms for all no matter what gender they identify with. He stated the importance of passing pro-life legislation while also enhancing adoption services and investing in maternal care.
Hutchinson got a variety of questions from the audience.
Charlie Wagoner of Waterloo asked about the monetary system and strength of the U.S. dollar. Karen Johnson of Waterloo questioned if he believed in the New World Order philosophy. Christine Carpenter asked about health care and access to affordable services.
James McCullagh of Cedar Falls asked about universities’ roles. April Melton asked about Department of Justice and Central Intelligence Agency corruption as well as the report on the Trump-Russia probe by Justice Department Special Counsel John Durham. Jan Christian of Waterloo asked about the border and Margaret Klein of Waterloo asked how he compares to other candidates.
“What I take away is the voters here in Iowa are willing to look at a change, new leadership, and that it might take new leadership to put our country in the right direction and to make sure that we can win in a November election,” Hutchinson said afterwards. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/2024-republican-presidential-candidate-asa-hutchinson-addresses-black-hawk-county-gop/article_43e87535-776f-5cfc-bec1-cb4183efe6e2.html | 2023-05-18T15:25:34 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/2024-republican-presidential-candidate-asa-hutchinson-addresses-black-hawk-county-gop/article_43e87535-776f-5cfc-bec1-cb4183efe6e2.html |
Delaware's Tesla dealership restrictions overturned by State Supreme Court
DOVER — Delaware's Supreme Court on Monday overturned a judge's ruling upholding a decision by state officials to prohibit electric vehicle maker Tesla from selling its cars directly to customers.
In a ruling last year, a Superior Court judge determined that Delaware's Motor Vehicle Franchising Practices Act prohibited Tesla, as a manufacturer, from selling its electric cars directly to customers in Delaware.
The Supreme Court reversed that decision and sent the case back to Superior Court, noting that the franchise act was enacted to address the disparity in bargaining power that permitted automobile manufacturers to exert economic pressure over their franchises. The justices said the law's definitions exclude Tesla because the company sells its vehicles directly to consumers without using independent franchise dealers.
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"It bears repeating that the Franchise Act regulates the business relationship between a manufacturer and a dealer," wrote Chief Justice Collins Seitz Jr., adding that nothing in the law or its legislative history supports DMV's interpretation that the Franchise Act is intended to prohibit the direct sales model.
What lead to Tesla ruling?
The court ruling noted that Tesla has fought similar battles in several other states.
Tesla filed an application with the Delaware DMV for a dealer license in 2019. The DMV subsequently permitted Tesla to open a new car gallery in a shopping mall. The gallery allows customers to view Tesla vehicles, but Tesla cannot sell its cars from an in-state store.
Tesla submitted a second application for a dealer license in 2020. The DMV's Chief of Compliance and Investigation denied it, noting that Delaware's Licensing Act for automobile dealers requires that an applicant comply with state law before an application can be granted. The DMV official said Tesla's application did not comply with the law because the Franchise Act prohibits a vehicle manufacturer from directly or indirectly owning an interest in a dealership or from acting as a dealer. Despite determining that Tesla and its direct-to-consumer sales model did not meet the definition of a "new motor vehicle dealer" under the franchise law, the official concluded that Tesla was still a "manufacturer" under the law.
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An administrative hearing officer later agreed that, as a manufacturer, Tesla could not sell new vehicles directly to Delaware consumers.
Tesla then appealed to the Superior Court, where it lost again. The judge ruled against Tesla even though he agreed that its business model was likely not contemplated by the franchise law. He also found that a Tesla cannot be defined as a "new motor vehicle" because that term applies to a vehicle that has been sold to a dealer. The judge also concluded that Tesla is not a "new motor vehicle dealer" because it does not enter into franchise agreements with third parties.
"When the definitions are read together, a 'manufacturer' under the Franchise Act manufactures or assembles 'new motor vehicles' that have been sold to a 'new motor vehicle dealer,'" Seitz wrote. "… Tesla's electric cars will not be sold to a dealer that holds a valid sales contract by Tesla, and therefore it is not a 'manufacturer.'" | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/delaware-state-supreme-court-overturns-rules-prohibiting-tesla-dealerships/70231286007/ | 2023-05-18T15:26:57 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/delaware-state-supreme-court-overturns-rules-prohibiting-tesla-dealerships/70231286007/ |
House advances handgun permit requirement bill. Can Delaware afford it?
DOVER, Del. — A Senate bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state cleared a House committee on Wednesday but will not get a floor vote until lawmakers determine whether the state has enough money to fund it.
The Democrat-led Judiciary Committee voted to release the bill after a lengthy public hearing similar to one conducted in the Senate last month. The legislation was immediately reassigned to the Appropriations Committee for consideration of the price tag that comes with the new permit scheme.
The Appropriations Committee is unlikely to act until members of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee decide whether to approve funding for the measure. The finance committee meets next week to begin marking up Democratic Gov. John Carney's proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.
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With official revenue forecasts declining since Carney unveiled his recommended budget in January, the permit measure will be competing with other spending proposals, including those from lawmakers that were not included in Carney's plan.
"I am hopeful that the Joint Finance Committee will provide the funding for permit-to-purchase so we can send the final bill to Governor Carney to sign into law," House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown, a New Castle Democrat and chief House sponsor of the bill, said after Wednesday's committee vote.
Legislative analysts estimates that the permit program would cost almost $3 million in fiscal 2024 and nearly $8 million in both fiscal 2025 and 2026.
Gun-control advocates say the proposal will help reduce the number of homicides and suicides in Delaware. The mandated training will reduce the numbers of accidental shootings, suicides and gun thefts, according to bill supporters. They also contend that the permit requirement will make it more difficult for people to make illegal "straw purchases" of handguns on behalf of those prohibited by law from possessing them.
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Opponents say the bill infringes on the rights of law-abiding citizens and will have no effect on criminals who ignore gun laws and are to blame for the state's gun violence problem.
"They are not going into gun shops to buy guns," said Rep. Bryan Shupe, a Milford Republican.
Critics also argue that a permitting process poses a time-consuming and costly infringement on people wanting to exercise their right to defend themselves with firearms — a right enshrined in Delaware's constitution.
The permit proposal is similar to others introduced by Democrats in recent years, including one that passed the Senate in 2021 but stalled in the House.
The bill prohibits licensed gun dealers, as well as private sellers, from transferring a handgun to any person unless that individual has a "qualified purchaser permit." In order to obtain a permit, a person would have to complete a firearms training course and be fingerprinted by the State Bureau of Identification.
The SBI would have 30 days to investigate the person and grant a permit if the applicant is qualified. The agency would be allowed to retain information submitted by an applicant for an indefinite amount of time.
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If a permit is granted, it would be valid for one year. A permit can be revoked, and any guns purchased with it seized, if the director of the SBI later makes a determination "supported by probable cause," that the person poses a danger to himself or others by having a gun.
The bill, which allows up to 18 months for state officials to implement the permitting program, includes exemptions for active and retired law enforcement officers, and for those who already have concealed carry permits. It also provides for vouchers covering the full cost of a firearms training course for individuals with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.
Fewer than a dozen other states have similar handgun permit requirements. Gun control advocates say studies suggest that permitting laws are correlated with decreases in gun homicides and suicides.
Critics contend that those studies are flawed and note that the number of murders in neighboring Maryland has steadily increased in the decade since that state enacted its handgun permit requirement. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/gun-training-fingerprinting-bill-advances-in-delaware-house/70231149007/ | 2023-05-18T15:27:03 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/gun-training-fingerprinting-bill-advances-in-delaware-house/70231149007/ |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police and Fire Rescue are now freshening up on their skills. The agencies will be holding an active shooter response training in the wake of the deadly mass shooting that caused a frantic scene in metro Atlanta.
It's been nearly two weeks since a gunman opened fire on a Midtown medical facility, taking the life of one woman and injuring four others.
The suspect was caught in Cobb County after police said he allegedly stole a truck and drove it to the area. After an hours-long manhunt for the alleged shooter, Deion Patterson, he was finally taken into custody on May 3 by Cobb County Police.
The training will take place at the Oakland Cemetery just around 11 a.m. Thursday morning.
Police and emergency responders will be at the southwest corner of the historic burial ground which is located near Memorial Drive and Oakland Avenue.
Authorities said the public will not be allowed in that section of the cemetery as the training goes on.
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ATLANTA — Atlanta Police released bodycam videos on Thursday morning showing officers as they first arrived on scene and searched for a suspect in the Midtown medical building where a shooting left four women injured and one woman killed on May 3.
It follows on the release earlier this week of bodycam videos by Cobb County Police showing the capture of the suspect, who fled Midtown after taking a pick-up truck left running at a nearby gas station.
The new videos released by APD run together about four and a half minutes, showing officers arriving at the Northside Medical Midtown tower on West Peachtree Street, entering the building and making their way up the stairwell, then clearing the office where the shooting ocurred.
Edits included in the video, which is featured in the player above this story, were made by APD and include blurred faces as employees were helped out of the offices and speeding up the video as officers made their way up the stairs.
Deion Patterson, 24, was arrested after an hourslong manhunt and faces charges including one court of murder and four counts of aggravated assault.
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ATLANTA — The $135 Powerball jackpot wasn't won by anyone around the country Wednesday night, with the next estimated jackpot for Saturday's drawing up to $146 million.
The winning numbers were 18, 34, 37, 45, 51 with a red Powerball number of 14. The power play was worth a 2x multiplier.
While there wasn't a jackpot winner, hundreds won the $100 and $200 prizes.
How many people won Powerball prizes in Georgia?
- $100 winners: 651
- $200 winners: 211
What are the chances of winning big?
It's a 1 in 302.6 million chance, but that does not make it impossible.
Lucky winners can choose an annuity with annual payments over 29 years. Winners almost always take the cash option.
When's the next drawing for Powerball?
The next drawing is Saturday night for roughly $146 million.
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TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — The Troup County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a deputy marshal shot a dog while he was being attacked Wednesday, they said.
At around 8:50 a.m., the county's animal control team was called to an area off Oakridge Drive after someone spotted a white dog on the loose.
Deputies believe the dog belonged to a homeowner off West Point Road. Animal control had received complaints at the same home prior to the attack, according to a news release.
A deputy marshal then knocked on the door, but heard no answer. When he went to leave, two other dogs came from the back of the home, growling and barking.
The dogs ran towards the deputy marshal, with one lunging at him. To get away from the dogs, he tried to get into his car. That's when one of the dogs lunged at him again and he shot it.
The deputy marshal eventually found the owner and the dog was taken to a vet for treatment, the release said.
The incident is stull under investigation. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/troup-county-deputy-shoots-dog-attack/85-38f7ace4-87d8-4d93-8a38-c83db394daa4 | 2023-05-18T15:27:23 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/troup-county-deputy-shoots-dog-attack/85-38f7ace4-87d8-4d93-8a38-c83db394daa4 |
ATLANTA — Atlanta's own R&B singer Usher was given an honorary degree by the Berklee College of Music.
The music artist was awarded the degree at the 2023 commencement ceremony in Boston. The Grammy winner was "recognized for his tremendous artistry and profound influence on R&B music," according to an online post from the college's website.
Usher spoke at the commencement ceremony, offering words of wisdom to the graduating class.
“Keep running past that finish line [of your goals], break the barriers, identify that spark in you that motivates you to keep going, and don’t expect everything to be perfect and run smoothly. Take what you’ve learned here [at Berklee], go into the world, and make great things,” he said.
Usher was not the only musical artist recently recognized by Berklee. Roberta Flack and Sona Jobarteh were also awarded honorary degrees.
Flack's award was accepted on his behalf by another, while Jobarteh "delivered her remarks to the graduating class in a video," the website said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/usher-given-honorary-degree-berklee-college-of-music/85-51f854b5-db15-4b7b-b9f6-32751a48207f | 2023-05-18T15:27:29 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/usher-given-honorary-degree-berklee-college-of-music/85-51f854b5-db15-4b7b-b9f6-32751a48207f |
PHOENIX — Dr. Erik Mattison, the Medial Director for Chandler Regional Medical Center, said he believes all heat-related deaths can be prevented.
We can protect ourselves and our families by making some adjustments to our daily lives when the temperatures turn up.
“Even when we live here and all the sudden, we have a 110, or a 100-degree day it’s going to take your body a week or two to get acclimated to that,” said Mattison.
He said the two biggest takeaways are to hydrate and move your outdoor activities to the early morning hours. Mattison also suggests getting things done outside around 5 or 6 a.m. Drinking water is another safeguard.
“If you’re already starting to feel thirsty, you’re already behind the eight ball in a sense because your body is already telling you that your volume depleted,” said Mattison.
This means drinking water before you are doing an activity, he said.
Mattison said what you put into your body can also impact how you retain water. Remember medications including allergy pills can have an impact. If you are someone who uses certain supplements, caffeine and alcohol can also cause changes in your body.
Age can also impact our bodies, no matter whether you are younger or older. He said paying attention to what’s happening in the bathroom can be a great indicator of how hydrated you are.
“A simple thing, easy enough to teach kids is to look at their urine. If it’s really dark and concentrated, it means they are dehydrated and the body is trying to hold onto all the water that it can,” said Mattison.
He adds heat cramps and muscle tightening can be some of the first signs of dehydration along with thirst.
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PHOENIX — Looking for dramatic views, award-winning fine dining, a one-of-a-kind wine experience and history at the heart of Phoenix?
The Wrigley Mansion is a Phoenix Point of Pride and is on the National Register of Historic Places. William Wrigley Jr. had the mansion built more than a century ago for his wife as a 50th wedding anniversary present. Today, Jamie Hormel owns the property and is committed to keeping its history alive by restoring and re-imagining it, while also sharing it with all of Arizona.
You can tour this magnificent mansion and also enjoy live jazz on Fridays and delightfully dine and drink at Geordie's Restaurant and Lounge, Jamie's Wine Bar or Christopher's. Be sure to also ask about the incredible wine cellar with an inventory worth $1.6 million that includes about 2,300 labels for a total of 12,000 bottles!
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KITTERY- Fire officials say one or two people are still unaccounted for after a massive motel fire Wednesday in Kittery.
A fire broke out at the local Days Inn Motel yesterday afternoon, filling the sky with flames and smoke.
The Kittery Fire Chief says the motel was not sure how many people were staying there, making it much harder to know if everyone was safe.
The fire also left two people injured, including a bystander who were taken to a hospital.
Their condition is unknown.
As people were escaping the fire, they say several doors were left open, allowing the windy conditions to spread the fire faster.
This prevented firefighters from searching inside.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is helping investigate the cause of the fire.
Right now, officials say the fire began somewhere in the building’s midsection.
Fire officials are also asking anyone who was staying at the hotel to contact them for an official head count. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/people-unaccounted-for-after-motel-fire/article_1b221278-f58a-11ed-a30e-eb0751d248c9.html | 2023-05-18T15:33:54 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/people-unaccounted-for-after-motel-fire/article_1b221278-f58a-11ed-a30e-eb0751d248c9.html |
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — As tourist season heats up in western Washington, Bainbridge Island is giving visitors a new way to experience its Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.
The memorial winds through a wooded park down to the Eagledale ferry dock where the first of more than 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps in 1942.
Normally a place of peace and quiet, sound will be part of the experience for the first time through an audio tour full of stories from people who lived through the dark moment in our history.
"We have this treasure trove of community members who are on tape so that we can hear their voices and I was like we need to take advantage of this somehow," said Christine Mueller.
Mueller is the former Executive Director of Visit Bainbridge Island and kicked off the project last year, first applying for a $10,000 tourism and marketing grant through the Port of Seattle.
Using those funds plus additional funds from the community, the team was able to partner with the National Parks Service to build the audio tour into their app.
"What it was like and how they felt and what they experienced, what the weather was like and where they walked," Mueller said.
But getting the story told accurately was challenging as Mueller and her team combed through hours of audio.
"For people to hear their stories firsthand is so important because they’re no longer here to tell it," said Lilly Kodama who was just seven years old at the time of the exclusion 81 years ago.
Kodama is one of less than 10 survivors that still live on the island, their stories slowly lost to the generation.. until now.
"One day, I wandered off far away from the barricades and I saw a creek," Kodama said. "I got excited and took off my shoes, I was all by myself and I took off my shoes to wade in the creek and I heard something - there was a guard tower and a soldier up there and he was pointing a gun, a rifle down at me."
Up until that moment, Kodama said she had been protected by her mother and thought of the exclusion as a vacation and time spent with family and friends.
She said the audio tour will help listeners never forget and that history could repeat itself.
"That it would be real," Kodama said. "It's not somebody telling the story second or third hand."
Since the audio tour is on an app, it's not just for visitors, but for people all over the world to hear stories from just some of the 227 Japanese Americans who were once forced from their homes on Bainbridge Island in Washington.
"That's a living legacy that will continue to give to the community," Mueller said.
Despite the new audio experience, Visit Bainbridge Island is asking visitors to bring headphones or earbuds to help keep the quiet and reflective nature of the memorial. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/audio-tour-japanese-american-exclusion-memorial/281-31e6ec97-4c33-4a00-8a06-30048559ac1d | 2023-05-18T15:34:28 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/audio-tour-japanese-american-exclusion-memorial/281-31e6ec97-4c33-4a00-8a06-30048559ac1d |
SEATTLE, Wash — Restaurant patrons of Ballard's Sunset Hill neighborhood are in shock after the owner of a cherished local restaurant unexpectedly died last Sunday.
The owner of Ristorante Picolinos, Tom Bailiff, died in his sleep at the age of 61 from natural causes, according to his partner.
"For him, it was never just a business, it was really his baby," said Thomas Boone, the restaurant's General Manager.
His former maître d', Roberto Lopez, said the loss will be felt deeply.
"It was shocking because, ya know, he was always so full of life," Lopez said.
His partner both in business and in life, Manny Tapiaservil, is now gripped by grief.
"We were together for 23 years," Tapiaservil said.
His impact on those who surrounded him is apparent, including on the patrons he spent years serving.
Perhaps the biggest testimony to that impact is the broad and heartfelt reaction the news of his passing garnered. One post describing what happened on Nextdoor drew nearly 300 reactions and several comments exuding care and concern.
"Huge outpouring," Boone said. "We’ve had people stopping by the restaurant, sending flowers.”
Tapiaservil said it is nice to feel support from the community during this time.
"Cards, flowers, comments online," Tapiaservil said.
One longtime customer, Gwen Weinert, said Bailiff was generous and uplifting to local charities and organizations.
"He took care of all of us," Weinert said. "Anybody who happened to come into his sight... that’s the kind of person he was."
Ristorante Picolino’s was carefully curated by the man himself with a unique outdoor patio featuring collectibles from around the world. The restaurant serves Italian food and wine and is known for its unpretentious, neighborly feel.
"He was a visionary and a genius," said Vipul Shah, one of its co-owners.
DJ Brooks has lived in a nearby neighborhood for years and said her daughter even had a rehearsal dinner for her wedding at Bailiff's restaurant.
"The attention to detail, but just how friendly -- they would do anything for you," said Brooks.
Bailiff's devotion to his customers, however, may have come at a cost to his own health.
"He was just always going and always doing something," Boone said. "Really hardworking, really hardworking."
Bailiff is described as a "hands-on" owner and was known to spend most every day at Picolinos.
"That takes a toll on you because you’re there many, many hours," Lopez said.
But even though Bailiff is gone, the memories he has fostered since 2008 live on and in the setting he created.
"I remember this restaurant with my grandsons being little and then bigger and bigger and bigger," Weinert said.
"A first date with a guy I'm dating now," Brooks said. "It's great. It’s so special."
Despite the grief, hope remains for Picolinos. The restaurant's other owners told KING 5 they intend to keep the restaurant open, going forward, in its present form.
"Everybody’s been coming here saying, 'Hey, we're gonna come back here, don’t worry,'" Shah said.
"We’re gonna continue to absolutely support them," Brooks said.
Tapiaservil said they will have a public memorial service for Bailiff on Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Picolinos. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/death-ballard-restaurant-owner-picolinos/281-a5bcd49a-e835-4722-83cd-8ca888f09611 | 2023-05-18T15:34:34 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/death-ballard-restaurant-owner-picolinos/281-a5bcd49a-e835-4722-83cd-8ca888f09611 |
DALLAS(KDAF)—OMG! Who is the lucky winner? 7.5 million dollars is a lot of money! I would definitely go into hiding.
The Texas Lottery reports a 7.5 winning Cash Five ticket from Monday’s drawing was sold in Mesquite, “A $7.5 MILLION jackpot-winning ticket for last night’s #LottoTexas jackpot was sold in #Mansfield!, Texas Lottery tweeted.
That ticket matched all six of the winning numbers from the May 17 drawing (5, 13, 22, 29, 37, and 48). It was sold at One World Grocery on 2881 Highway 157 N in the city of Manfield; the ticket was not a Quick Pick.
A $7.5 MILLION jackpot-winning ticket for last night’s #LottoTexas jackpot was sold in #Mansfield!#Texas #TexasLottery pic.twitter.com/jjfewSOLF9
— Texas Lottery (@TexasLottery) May 18, 2023
The lottery reminds players, “Tickets must be claimed no later than 180 days after the draw date.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/omg-7-5-million-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-right-outside-dallas/ | 2023-05-18T15:35:51 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/omg-7-5-million-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-right-outside-dallas/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)—It is a beautiful sunny morning with temperatures in the 70s. The sun is shining brightly, and it looks like a perfect day ahead. But the beautiful weather won’t last long. Storms are set to develop later on today, bringing strong winds, small hail, and the possibility of lightning.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Afternoon storms that develop along a dryline in West Texas will move northeastward through the late afternoon. A decaying shower/storm cannot be ruled in our northwest tonight, mainly west of a Bonham to Cisco line. Overall the severe threat is low with better chances for strong to marginally severe thunderstorms well to our west closer to the dryline”.
Tomorrow is expected to be a different story. The forecast calls for more rain and a severe thunderstorm. The thunderstorm could bring heavy rain and strong winds, leading to possible flooding.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Another seasonably warm and mostly rain-free day is forecast for North and Central Texas today with highs in the mid-80s to near 90 degrees and low rain/storm chances in the northwest by the late afternoon and evening”.
It’s important to be prepared for this weather, so make sure you have your umbrella, rain boots, and any other items you might need.
Take advantage of the sunshine while you can, and be sure to stay safe should the storms start rolling in.
NWS Fort Worth said,” A cold front will move through North Texas on Friday with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop during the afternoon. A few of these storms will be severe with mainly a damaging wind threat. Storm chances will diminish late evening as the front moves into Central Texas”. | https://cw33.com/news/local/tornadoes-hail-and-flooding-sweeping-through-north-texas-today-friday-how-to-prepare/ | 2023-05-18T15:35:57 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/tornadoes-hail-and-flooding-sweeping-through-north-texas-today-friday-how-to-prepare/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Happy Valley family was chased out of their home early Thursday morning when a fire from a nearby tree spread to their house, according to fire officials.
Clackamas Fire District and Portland General Electric were both called to the home near the corner of Southeast Terra Cascade Drive and Southeast 132nd Avenue.
The fire heavily charred the side of the house and the garage — even burning a hole through the roof. Three vehicles were also damaged in the incident.
Firefighters have since brought the blaze under control but crews are remaining at the scene to monitor hotspots. Investigators are at the scene working to determine what ignited it.
Neighbors have stepped up to help the family, offering places to stay and support during this time.
No injuries were reported.
A KOIN 6 News crew is at the scene working to learn more. | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/tree-fire-spreads-to-happy-valley-home-residents-evacuate/ | 2023-05-18T15:37:24 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/tree-fire-spreads-to-happy-valley-home-residents-evacuate/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The annual number of public pools and spas shuttered by failed health inspections at gyms, hotels, apartment buildings and bath houses throughout Multnomah County has doubled since the pandemic, Multnomah County Health Department records obtained by KOIN 6 News show.
Out of the 471 public pools and spas in Multnomah County, a total of 103 public pools and spas were temporarily ordered to close by Multnomah County health inspectors in the last year, dating back to May 11, 2022. Prior to the pandemic in 2018, the annual number of pool and spa closures was 45. These closures are enforced based on criteria outlined by the Oregon Health Authority designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people using public pools. Causes for failed tests include low or high pH, chlorine or bromine levels, broken or missing equipment, unposted pool safety signs and inadequate outdoor fencing.
Multnomah County Pools and Spa Closures by timeframe:
- May 11, 2022 – May 11, 2023: 103 closures
- 2022: 83 closures
- 2021: 14 closures
- 2020: 4 closures
- 2019: 24 closures
- 2018: 45 closures
County health department records show that businesses often failed water-quality inspections at locations where employees neglected to test and document pool and spa chemical levels each day, per OHA requirements. This was the case at three 24 Hour Fitness locations around Multnomah County, including the gym at Mall 205 and the company’s Super-Sport Gym in Gresham, each of which failed four separate tests in the last year.
County Health Department spokesperson Sarah Dean told KOIN 6 that county Restaurant Inspection Supervisor Jeffrey Martin has noticed a correlation between the increase of failed pool and spa inspections and a lack of employees testing the pool water.
“He and his team have seen an increase in closures over the last couple of years, which can be attributed to a lack of employees checking the levels of chemicals,” Dean said.
The labor shortage sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic may also be affecting pool and spa testing procedures, inspection records show. According to an inspection report filed on April 18, at least one local 24 Hour Fitness has struggled to maintain daily water-quality records due to staffing shortages.
“The records pertaining to pool operation, testing and maintenance are not being kept, have incomplete information or are not available for inspection,” the April 18 report for the 24 Hour Fitness at 4546 McLoughlin Blvd. reads. “Records have not been kept recently due to low staffing and new crew.”
KOIN 6 News reached out to 24 Hour Fitness about the reported hiring shortage and its struggles to follow proper OHA guidelines at specific locations. However, the company only addressed the latter.
“24 Hour Fitness is committed to providing the safest possible environment for our members to work towards their fitness goals,” a public relations firm representing 24 Hour Fitness said. “This includes our aquatic resources, which are maintained daily according to internal standards, public health regulation, and industry best practices. We are grateful to work in cooperation with governing bodies like the Multnomah County Health Department in our clubs nationwide.”
Oregon State University chemistry professor May Nyman told KOIN 6 that public pools and spas are required to follow OHA chemical guidelines to avoid causing irritation to human skin and eyes and to remove unwanted ick. When used at the appropriate levels, chemicals like chlorine and bromine are used to safely destroy algae, bacteria, viruses and other organic matter without causing irritations in the average person. This includes bacteria and viruses carried in human skin, hair, sweat, urine and feces.
A pool’s chemical contents can change daily, Nyman said, making daily water quality tests an important requirement for maintaining clean, safe public pools.
“Absolutely the levels change on a daily basis,” Myman said. “The sun increases the reactivity of chlorine and bromine, and also destroys the chlorine and bromine, so your chemicals will work differently on a sunny day versus a cloudy day, day versus night. Temperature also affects reactions. Anything that gets into your pool will affect the pH. And this is affected by [the number of] swimmers, debris blowing into the pool, perfume, soaps and sunscreen levels on the humans in the pool, in addition to sun index and air temperature.”
Another company to fail multiple health inspections is Knot Springs, a high-end social club that, among other things, offers customers access to soaking pools and an icy recovery “cold plunge” pool for as much as $500 a month. Each of these pools failed inspections in the fall of 2022 for improper pH, chlorine, or alkalinity levels.
Although the pools were technically closed at varying times during two separate county health inspections held a week apart, Knot Springs spokesperson Alli Lurie told KOIN 6 News that the company consistently conducts and records pool chemistry and flow checks every two hours, and that the improper levels were immediately corrected by employees.
“We take health and safety very seriously and have put extensive time, effort, extra systems, and training into maintaining a safe environment for all of our guests, members and staff,” Lurie said. “Because of these efforts, any incidents that did come up in inspection were able to be addressed and corrected immediately.”
Despite the high number of health code violations, all of the 103 pool and spa violations have since been resolved, Dean said. In most cases, pools and spas can be reopened as soon as the water chemistry is corrected, which can be a quick fix.
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Editor’s note: If you’re reading in the news app, click here for the full list of Multnomah County pool and spa closures between May 11, 2022, and May 11, 2023.
“Most of the violations that cause a pool to be closed can be corrected quickly,” Dean said. “For example, water chemistry for the pH may be too high and needs to be brought down. So, most pools and spas that are closed can quickly reopen after getting their chemistry corrected.”
Citizens concerned with the state of a public pool can report issues directly to the Multnomah County Department of Environmental Health. Past facility inspection records can also be found through the county’s website. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/public-pools-spas-failing-health-inspections-double-in-multnomah-county-since-pandemic/ | 2023-05-18T15:37:30 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/public-pools-spas-failing-health-inspections-double-in-multnomah-county-since-pandemic/ |
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregonians making summer travel plans shouldn’t rule out trips to some of the top landmarks in the state. Three Oregon attractions made a list of the 150 best things to do in the USA.
The list was published by Travel Lemming, an online guide, and said Newport Oregon ranks 44th, the Mount Hood summit ranks 120th and Bend ranks 134th.
Every year, the list of 150 best things to do in the USA is released to help Americans find unique attractions around the country.
The article says Newport is the perfect pit stop for anyone making a road trip on the West Coast. The city is known for fishing, its local businesses, marine life, coastal cliff trails and wetland campsites.
The Mount Hood Summit might be an attraction only skilled mountaineers can visit, but anyone who makes it to the top has the opportunity to take in views across Oregon and Washington from 11,249 feet above sea level.
Bend was highlighted in the article as a tight-knit community and a place to enjoy outdoor recreation, friendly locals and community events.
“Many believe that international travel is key to experiencing different cuisines, art, history, and ways of life. But each region of the US emanates a unique culture and is rich in new experiences — which are often more economical and easily accessible,” said Abigail Bliss, the editor at Travel Lemming.
No Oregon attraction made it to Travel Lemming’s top 10 list, but two Washington state attractions did. Leavenworth, the Bavarian-themed town in the Washington Cascades, ranked second and the state capital Olympia ranked 10th.
The list of activities is based on travelers’ first-hand experiences. | https://www.koin.com/local/three-oregon-attractions-make-list-of-150-best-things-to-do-in-the-usa/ | 2023-05-18T15:37:36 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/three-oregon-attractions-make-list-of-150-best-things-to-do-in-the-usa/ |
Macomb Twp. woman accused of pointing gun at woman in argument over dogs
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
A Macomb Township woman accused of pointing a gun at another woman after an argument over a dog has been charged, officials said.
Angela Andrews, 33, was arraigned Wednesday in 41-A District Court in Shelby Township on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, a four-year felony, and possession of a firearm during a felony, a two-year felony, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
A magistrate set her bond at $10,000 and scheduled her next court appearance for May 30, 2023.
Prosecutors said that Andrews and the victim on Tuesday got into an argument over their dogs. During the argument, Andrews allegedly went into her house, retrieved a firearm and then pointed it at the victim.
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Bismarck firefighters early Thursday handled a vehicle fire inside a Valley Forge Street business.
Crews responded about 3 a.m. to a fire alarm call at Northwest Contracting, according to the fire department. A sprinkler system inside the building kept the fire under control. There was heavy fire damage to the truck and the ceiling above it, and smoke damage throughout the shop. Minimal smoke damage affected the office area, the department said.
Six fire units and 16 firefighters responded to the scene. There were no injuries. The department has determined that the cause of the fire was accidental. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-firefighters-called-to-commercial-building/article_04a060fa-f589-11ed-80c6-9f82a7889065.html | 2023-05-18T15:42:12 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-firefighters-called-to-commercial-building/article_04a060fa-f589-11ed-80c6-9f82a7889065.html |
Ann Arbor police investigating how woman ended up in river at city park
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
Ann Arbor police are investigating the circumstances around how a woman was found Wednesday floating in the Huron River at a city park, officials said.
Officers were called at about 11 a.m. Wednesday to a report of a person in the river at Gallup Park and not breathing, according to authorities. The park is located near Huron Parkway and Geddes Road.
They arrived, located a woman in the water and pulled her out, police said. She was taken to a hospital. Some media reports said she is in critical condition while others said it is unknown.
Officials briefly closed the park while they investigated. No more information has been released.
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Crumbley parents appeal involuntary manslaughter bindover to Michigan Supreme Court
The parents of the teenage boy who killed four of his classmates and injured six others and a teacher at Oxford High School in 2021 are appealing their case to the Michigan Supreme Court.
The attorneys for James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are each charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting, argue Oakland County District Court Judge Julie Nicholson abused her discretion when she sent the cases to circuit court to stand trial.
Nicholson wrote: "The deaths of the four victims could have been avoided if the Mr. and Mrs. Crumbley exercised ordinary care and diligence in the care of their son.”
Their attorneys, Shannon Smith and Mariell Lehman, said prosecutors cannot demonstrate that a juror could decide a reasonably foreseeable outcome of the Crumbleys' alleged gross negligence was then-15-year-old Ethan Crumbley committing a shooting that day. They said their son's criminal conduct was the sole cause of harm to the victims and the shooting was not reasonably foreseeable.
Prosecutors said because the Crumbleys bought the gun their son used in the shooting, failed to properly secure it, disregarded that their son was experiencing mental health issues, immediately suspected their son of being the shooter when they heard of the shooting and should have taken their son home when they found out about disturbing drawings on his math homework, they should have foreseen their son committing the shooting.
The Court of Appeals already denied the Crumbleys' appeal on the matter.
"One of the few reasonably foreseeable outcomes of failing to secure the firearm that was gifted to EC was that it would be accessible to EC and that, in his mentally deteriorated condition, he might use it in unlawful ways," Court of Appeals Judge Christopher Murray wrote. "We acknowledge defendants’ argument that no parent could reasonably foresee their child committing a mass shooting. But these issues are based on the facts and what is reasonably foreseeable under an objective standard, and the circumstances defendants were presented with on November 30, 2021, provided a heightened set of warnings that could lead a jury to find causation."
The Supreme Court can decide to hear oral arguments on the case, as the Crumbleys' attorneys have requested, or decline to hear it. If they decline to hear the case, the Court of Appeals decision that the bindover was warranted will stand and the case will proceed to trial.
The Crumbleys' son was charged with one count of terrorism causing death, four counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of attempted murder and 12 counts of using a gun during a felony.
The Crumbleys each face four involuntary manslaughter charges connected to the deaths of Oxford High students Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Tate Myre, 16; Hana St. Juliana, 14; and Justin Shilling, 17. Their son pleaded guilty in October to their deaths and awaits sentencing. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/18/crumbley-parents-appeal-involuntary-manslaughter-case-to-supreme-court/70231678007/ | 2023-05-18T15:42:19 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/18/crumbley-parents-appeal-involuntary-manslaughter-case-to-supreme-court/70231678007/ |
'Pure aggression': Shasta County fires back at Record Searchlight in documents case
Shasta County officials signaled Wednesday they are not giving up their fight to withhold documents requested by the Record Searchlight, despite a court’s ruling to turn them over to the newspaper.
After public comments at recent Board of Supervisors meetings criticizing the county for not releasing the documents, the county issued a press release on Wednesday that questions a Shasta County Superior Court ruling that ordered the county to turn over documents that the newspaper has sought for nearly two years.
“The County recognizes the importance of transparency. However, by law, there are limits to the right of access to public records, and there are equally important concerns that must be considered when deciding what records to make available,” the press release says.
The county and the newspaper went to trial in January over whether the documents should be released under the California Public Records Act. Superior Court Judge Stephen Baker issued a ruling in April that said the county must, by law, relinquish the records the newspaper seeks.
But the county has yet to produce the documents requested.
Even as it works to prevent releasing the documents, the county said that it is “trying to work with the court and the Record Searchlight to find a resolution that strikes a proper balance that respects the need for transparency, as well as the need to protect information that, by law, must be preserved as confidential.”
Walt McNeill, an attorney who represents the Record Searchlight in the lawsuit, said that rather than cooperate with the newspaper, the county has gone to unusual lengths to fight releasing the records, claiming the information is exempt from release.
“I think the press release is disingenuous in saying that it is trying to work with the Record Searchlight. They've never tried to work with the Record Searchlight ― never, ever,” McNeill said.
“It has been pure aggression, in respect to withholding documents. And it begins in the beginning, with claiming false exemptions,” he said.
During a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, supervisors met in closed session to discuss the records case. When the supervisors returned to open session, County Counsel James Ross announced the county would issue a statement on the lawsuit.
Board of Supervisors signs off on county statement
Acting County Executive Officer Mary Williams said the board voted 5-0 to issue the statement to respond to incorrect information recently published by the Record Searchlight.
“The truth is that there is not yet a final judgment in this case, and while the legal process can take time, it is important that it be allowed to play out fairly. Therefore, the county felt it important to speak out and set the record straight,” Williams said.
The county continues to fight releasing records related to an investigation requested in 2021 by sheriff’s office command staff into the actions of former Sheriff Eric Magrini.
The paper has also requested written communications among top county officials, including the Board of Supervisors, about events leading up to Magrini’s resignation as sheriff, his hiring as assistant county executive officer and the appointment of Michael Johnson as sheriff.
Less than two years after the board appointed Magrini as sheriff, he resigned from the job in June 2021. Several months earlier the Sheriff’s Administrative Association and Deputy Sheriff’s Association approved votes of no-confidence in Magrini. Immediately after resigning, Magrini took the assistant CEO job, which came with a 31% pay raise.
The newspaper requested documents related to those events, but the county would not comply.
In the press release issued Wednesday, the county went on to say it must protect the confidentiality of job applicants and witnesses in investigations. However, the newspaper is not seeking copies of job applications, McNeill said.
Whether investigation witnesses are named is up to the judge, McNeill said.
Legal costs mounting as county seeks delays in ruling
Prior to filing a lawsuit asking a judge to order the county to turn over the documents, the newspaper submitted requests for documents four times.
The county denied each request, citing confidentiality exemptions under the law.
Baker, however, disagreed with the county’s claims, citing in his ruling language in the Public Records Act that freedom of information “is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state.”
Baker is expected to rule whether to allow redactions to some documents and to review the investigative report in private to determine whether part or all of it should be released.
Since the judge’s ruling in April, the county has requested a delay in enforcing the ruling and has asked for a new trial or alternatively to vacate his decision. Baker denied the request to delay the order. A hearing is set for May 22 on the request to hold a new trial or vacate the decision on the initial ruling.
McNeill said the county’s requests have only driven up the costs of attorney’s fees in the case. He said he has handled several public records cases and won all of them and in each case collected for his clients the cost of legal fees from the agency sued.
The case against the county could be nearly triple the cost of earlier cases because of the county’s attempts to overturn or delay enforcement of the judge’s ruling, he said.
“It will be one of the most expensive cases for Public Records Act cases that I’ve handled. That means it will be the most expensive for the county,” McNeill said. “And so, yeah, this case is not typical. And the county needs to understand that their approach to this case is and will be counterproductive.”
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ENOLA, Pa. — Students and staff in three school buildings in the East Pennsboro School District were placed on lockdown Thursday morning due to a police incident near campus, the school district said in an announcement to parents and guardians.
The lockdown affects East Pennsboro High School, Middle School and Elementary School, all of which are located in the same complex off West Shady Lane in Enola, Cumberland County.
"The students and staff at the High School, Middle School and East Pennsboro Elementary School are currently in a secure lockdown in response to a directive issued by the East Pennsboro Police Department regarding an incident near campus," the school district's update said.
District communications director Katelynn Edger had no comment beyond the message sent Thursday morning, but said further updates will be issued once the administration has more information regarding the incident.
East Pensboro Police said the lockdown was initiated "as a precautionary measure" due to an incident in the area of Valley and Salt roads.
"Residents in the area are asked to lock their doors and call 911 if they see anything suspicious," the police department said.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Note: The video is from 2021.
The somber notes of "Taps" will once again fill the air at the Gettysburg National Cemetery this summer, the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania and the Gettysburg National Military Park announced on Thursday.
Beginning on Memorial Day (May 29) and continuing through Labor Day, "One Hundred Nights of Taps" is an annual event at the cemetery, now in its seventh year.
The program will run nightly at 7 p.m. at the Soldiers’ National Monument in Gettysburg National Cemetery.
The program will feature two new educational components in this year.
Beginning at 5:30 each evening, representatives from Gettysburg’s Licensed Battlefield Guides will offer a free interpretive program exploring the aftermath of the battle of Gettysburg and the creation of the National Cemetery in Gettysburg, concluding at the Soldiers’ National Monument.
During the formal Taps program each night at 7 p.m., representatives from the Lincoln Fellowship, guest National Park Service Rangers, and Licensed Battlefield Guides will offer brief historical vignettes. Called Enduring Pathways, these will focus on Abraham Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address, the history of Taps, and the Soldiers’ National Monument, with topics changing nightly.
The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania is honored to announce that the UNKNOWN Union soldier will be the representative United States soldier on the commemorative coin for the 2023 One Hundred Nights of Taps, Gettysburg. The coins are presented to volunteer participants who offer their time and talents for this moving tribute.
The buglers include active-duty military musicians, military veterans, Civil War living historians and musicians, community band members, high school and college students, and music teachers.
The opening ceremony will be on Memorial Day, May 29, at 7 p.m. Guest speakers are Michelle A. Krowl, the Civil War and Reconstruction specialist in the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress, and Lieutenant General Christopher F. Burne, USAF (retired). General Burne was the 17th Judge Advocate General of the Air Force. Superintendent Steven D. Sims and Mayor Rita Frealing will also be speaking.
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A woman called "the estate sale queen of Dallas" will put on one of the best shows of her 40-year career starting Friday morning.
"This is amazing. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and you'll never see this stuff again," said Janelle Stone, the president of Janelle Stone Estate Services.
She and her team are in Graham, about a two hour drive northwest of Dallas.
The lavish sale is so big, the staging and pricing crew has been on site for more than five weeks.
Everything in the sale is the best of the best - and much of it with a designer name attached to it.
Jewelry, shoes, handbags, clothes, scarves.
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There's also china, crystal and art.
A 7-carat diamond engagement ring and a nearly 5-carat ruby ring are on the list, too.
With so many items, Stone says's there's an item and a price for everyone - ranging from 50 cents to $200,000.
Stone and her son Wen gave NBC5 a sneak peak at some of the luxury items during a virtual interview.
"So right in between us is Chanel, Louis Vuitton," described Wen Stone. "Todd's, Hermes, Nancy Gonzalez, Jimmy Choo," added Janelle Stone. "There's Elizabeth Locke, Eizabeth Gauge, Henry Denay. Jean Mahie, Charles Turi, Bulgari, Tiffany Van Cleef... There's one of everything," said Janelle Stone.
Stone got into the estate liquidation business at the age of 24 and earned a reputation among the city's wealthiest families. An article in The New Yorker last year called her "the estate-sale queen of Dallas."
"This was a year ago, June. We were in a house in Beverly Drive, the air conditioning went out all couture clothing. This girl came up and tapped me on the shoulder. Hi, I'm from the New Yorker and I like to do an article and I mean, we were sweat and bullets and I was like, sure you are. And she called me back and said, hi, I'm that girl who said I was from the New Yorker," Janelle Stone recalled. "She really was and she wasn't kidding. And she came to an enormous sale."
With four decades of experience, the liquidation of an estate in Graham is one of the Top 10 in her career. And, she's doing it with son Wen at her side. He joined her almost six years ago.
"I learn how to have a good work ethic from her. I'm trying to have even close to her work ethic. I mean, it's just, she's nonstop all the time," Wen Stone said.
And, it's been a nonstop effort to organize and tag the thousands of items that will be sold this weekend.
"Y'all come to Graham. This is amazing," said Janelle Stone. "It'll make a good story and then you'll buy something from here and then someone will ask you about it when they go into your house and then you have this long story and you know they're gonna want to get in on it with you too and you can say you traveled for a sale," added Wen Stone. "It'll always be a story."
For security reasons, the address of the estate sale in Graham will not be released until 6pm Thursday. Janelle Stone expects the line will start at 6:01 with people camping out for couture for a sale that starts at 9 a.m. Friday. It will go on for two days with prices cut in half by late Saturday afternoon. Credit cards and cash will be accepted.
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Ford is recalling over 422,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the image from the rear camera may not be displayed.
The recall covers certain Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators from the 2020 through 2023 model years, as well as 2020 through 2022 Lincoln Corsairs. All have 360-degree cameras.
Some of the vehicles were recalled for the same problem earlier this year, but the remedy didn't work.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that the lack of a rear camera image can cut visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford says it's working with parts suppliers to identify the cause and develop a repair. Vehicles that were fixed under a January recall will have to be repaired again.
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Lake Wales: Fitzgerald can't return to Commission because she moved while suspended
The drama shows no sign of abating for the Lake Wales City Commission.
When the Commission met Tuesday night for a regular session, Kris Fitzgerald was expected to be back at the table following a nearly two-year absence. Florida Gov Ron DeSantis issued an executive order last week, rescinding a previous order that had suspended Fitzgerald following an arrest in July 2021.
DeSantis’ new order came seven months after a Polk County jury acquitted Fitzgerald on two charges.
But the chair for the Seat 4 commissioner remained vacant as Tuesday’s meeting began, and City Attorney Chuck Galloway soon explained why. At some point during her suspension, Galloway, said, Fitzgerald moved out of her district, and under the city charter that means she vacated her position.
Under questioning from Vice Mayor Robin Gibson, Galloway said that the charter provides no option for allowing Fitzgerald to retake her spot on the City Commission.
Previously:Former Lake Wales commissioner Kris Fitzgerald acquitted of threatening 11-year-old with gun
Also:DeSantis reinstates Kris Fitzgerald to Lake Wales City Commission 2 years after suspension
As of Wednesday, it was not clear what would happen next. The charter dictates that if a commissioner leaves office for reasons including forfeiture, the seat will be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members.
Gibson, running the meeting in the absence of Mayor Jack Hilligoss, said the Commission would take no such action Tuesday night. The likely candidate for appointment would seem to be Daniel Krueger, who was elected to Seat 4 last year.
The Commission initially appointed Hilligoss to the spot in 2021, but he ran for mayor last year, opening the way for Krueger’s election.
Fitzgerald, 43, addressed the Commission during public comments at Tuesday night’s meeting. She said that her life had been “turned upside down” by the arrest and subsequent legal battle, along with her suspension from the Commission.
“Because my work was disrupted, I was not working for two years,” said Fitzgerald, a counselor. “I couldn't work under my license. I couldn't work with anyone under the age of 18.”
As a result, she said, she was forced to leave her home in District 4 for financial reasons. She asked that the Commission give her time to relocate back into the district.
In other news:Lake Wales City Commission changes land code, paving way for controversial pipe facility
“I don't agree with this,” Fitzgerald said of Galloway’s description of the city rules. “I feel like it's unethical and unjust. Now, again, not just for myself, but again, for voters that went out and voted.”
Fitzgerald, whose speech drew a few bursts of applause, said that she had been in touch with attorneys, adding, “I do plan on taking this as far as possible to gain the seat back, because that's what the voters asked for.”
Gibson, a lawyer, said he had researched the subject and agreed with Galloway that the City Commission had no authority to overrule the charter on residency rules for members. He described the relevant guideline as “self-actuating,” meaning that it takes effect automatically when a commissioner violates the residency requirement.
Neither Galloway nor Gibson saw any exception in the fact that Fitzgerald had not known she might be reinstated at the time she moved. DeSantis waited seven months after her acquittal to issue the order revoking her suspension.
“We know what you would like to have,” Gibson told Fitzgerald. “What we're interested in is hearing how we can accomplish that. And we will hear from your attorneys with regard to how that can be done.”
Fitzgerald could not be reached Wednesday for further comment.
Commissioner Daniel Williams said DeSantis’ office told the city that Fitzgerald “had to take the initial steps” in being reinstated. He said that after Fitzgerald did so, Galloway contacted the governor’s office and did not receive a response.
“It was delayed for a period of time, and no one knows why,” he said.
A jury last October acquitted Fitzgerald on two charges, interference with custody and aggravated assault, ending a two-day trial in Bartow.
A Florida statute says that if a municipal official is acquitted or otherwise cleared of charges that were the reason for a suspension, “then the Governor shall forthwith revoke the suspension and restore such municipal official to office.”
Aubrey Jewett, a political science professor at the University of Central Florida, said that Lake Wales had no way of restoring Fitzgerald to the Commission, based on his reading of the city charter. Jewett said he had never heard of such a situation arising in Florida.
“It’s pretty convoluted,” Jewett said. “This sounds like one of those convoluted questions that clever law professor would put on their law final to sort of test the student's ability to have reason and logic and figure out what the law would require. That's what this kind of reminds me of.”
During public comments Tuesday night, a few citizens said they would like to see Fitzgerald returned to the Commission. Juanita Zwaryczuk said that Fitzgerald was unjustly accused and that the Commission should find a way to “fix” the situation, allowing her to return.
Charlene Bennett asked commissioners to show “a little bit of leeway.”
“After all, you folks have been breaking rules all year, we all know,” Bennett said. She cited Hilligoss’ actions in denying requests for city proclamations and mentioned Williams’ absences from meetings early in his term.
Michelle Threatt, who unsuccessfully ran for the City Commission last month, described herself as a friend of Fitzgerald’s. She supplemented the former commissioner’s description of the turmoil caused by the legal episode, saying that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s news conference announcing the charges against Fitzgerald had been viewed by millions.
“What she didn't also tell you is she received death threats from people that got her address,” Threatt said. “She lost her income. I know these things because we talked about it. We cried about it. We prayed about it.”
Threatt said that Lake Wales had given City Manager James Slaton six months to move into the city after hiring him. That allowance, though, conformed with the city charter.
Gibson at times responded to citizens, asking for an explanation of what remedy the Commission might devise for Fitzgerald.
“One thing that is vexing is when people come up here — and now they're gone — so, people come up here and say, ‘Well, you guys bend it this way, and you bend it that way. And you can do this and you can do that,’ ” Gibson said. “I don't know of any way that we can change anything that is self-executing and provides no discretion for the City Commission. As far as I know, there's not even a shade of light in a partially open door for it.”
Gibson and Williams expressed sympathy for Fitzgerald. Williams grew emotional while discussing her plight and also expressed anger that some residents have accused the City Commission of not wishing to see her return.
The City Commission’s next official meeting is a work session on May 31.
Gary White can be reached at gary.white@theledger.com or 863-802-7518. Follow on Twitter @garywhite13. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/lake-wales-reinstated-commissioner-lost-spot-by-moving-from-district/70226739007/ | 2023-05-18T16:01:02 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/lake-wales-reinstated-commissioner-lost-spot-by-moving-from-district/70226739007/ |
SEATTLE —
A group of patients from Seattle Children’s hospital will have their artwork flown into outer space to the International Space Station.
Tanesha Ross is a music therapist at Seattle Children’s and set up the project for the children. Thirty patients each got a square on a piece of fabric to paint however they want, then that fabric will be sewn together with other similar pieces from kids around the world, creating a space suit for an astronaut.
“It's kind of like a quilt. There's just art from head to toe, except the helmet. They're wearing the helmet, it goes all the way to the gloves to the ankles, front and back literally the entire space suit is covered in art made by kids,” said Ross.
Nicole Stott is an astronaut and oversees this yearly project. She and Ross connected, creating a bridge for Seattle patients to get involved.
The patients also had the chance to decorate postcards which will be sent up to space.
“One of the things I heard one of the kiddos say earlier is it makes them feel special. It gives them a bright spot in an otherwise dark time. It gives them something to look forward to when they come here because this can be a scary place and an uncertain place and it’s nice to give them something that’s bigger than that, that’s outside of that for them to really give their attention to and focus on,” said Ross.
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Murdaugh boat case: Who should have to pay for Mallory Beach's death?
A South Carolina circuit court judge is expected to make a decision soon that will impact one of the most important civil suits facing convicted murderer and accused fraudster Alex Murdaugh and help determine who could be held financially responsible for the death of a Hampton County teen in a high-profile boating under the influence case in the S.C. Lowcountry.
Judge Daniel D. Hall is expected to rule by May 26 on whether or not to dismiss Gregory M. Parker and his Parker's Corporation from a Hampton County wrongful death suit, and leave Murdaugh to defend himself alone in the upcoming civil trial in Hampton County.
The lawsuit was filed by the family and estate of Hampton County teen Mallory Beach, who died after being ejected from Murdaugh's boat in February of 2019. The young man charged with driving the boat under the influence, his younger son Paul Murdaugh, was shot and killed in 2021 before he could stand trial.
While several parties were named in the original suit, most of them settled early, bringing an undisclosed amount of financial damages to the grieving family, and now Murdaugh and Parker/Parkers are the only named defendants as the civil suit heads to a jury trial Aug. 14 in Hampton County Court of Common Pleas.
The Beach family's attorneys think that Murdaugh and Parker's should both be held liable during a joint trial, but Parker's, in a recent court filing, contends that it is has not violated any laws and should be dismissed from the case.
Both sides have valid arguments.
Beach attorneys want to hold both Murdaugh, Parker's liable in court
The Beach wrongful death suit, originally filed in March 2019 but amended several times, alleges that Murdaugh and his late wife, Maggie, knowingly allowed their underaged son, Paul, to consume alcohol to excess, often further enabling him by providing the alcohol, and then allowed him to operate the family's watercraft while intoxicated.
The complaint further alleged that Parker's Corporation is liable for making an illegal sale of alcohol to the underaged Paul Murdaugh, and for failing to verify his ID or to check that it matched the name on the credit card he used to pay for the alcohol.
Paul Murdaugh purchased the beer from Parker's store in Okatie just prior to the crash using a driver's license belonging to his brother, Richard Alexander "Buster" Murdaugh Jr., according to court filings.
Renee Beach, Mallory's mother, and her family are pursuing a "joint and several award" against both defendants for actual and punitive damages that could be worth millions of dollars, as well as costs and legal fees.
Arguably, from a financial standpoint, it is crucial to the Beach's case that Parker's be included when the matter goes to trial Aug. 14. Parker's is a multi-million corporation with stores around the Southeast and on track to exceed a billion dollars in sales per year, according to industry reports.
While Parker's would have the ability to pay damages, Murdaugh, who is currently facing more than 100 criminal charges and 11 other lawsuits, has had his assets frozen and liquidated by the court and would be extremely limited in how much he could pay to any of his multiple alleged victims and plaintiffs.
The Beach family is represented by a legal team led by Allendale attorney Mark Tinsley, whose testimony was instrumental in helping earn a double murder conviction against Murdaugh in March.
Parkers claim no criminal charges filed, Murdaugh is at fault
In its latest legal filings, Parker's acknowledges that Beach's death is an unfortunate tragedy, but they say it is a death that could have been prevented by several other people, including the boaters and the parents of the boaters, and they are not liable.
On March 24, attorneys for Parker's filed a motion for summary judgment asking for all claims against them to be dismissed with prejudice. The motion makes several key points:
- The motion contends that Parker's did not knowingly sell alcohol to a minor and that it was a valid South Carolina sale because the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the state agency that handles illegal alcohol sales, investigated the matter and did not issue the store any citation or reprimand.
"Accordingly, because there is no evidence that Parker’s violated South Carolina law by knowingly selling beer or wine to an underage person, as SLED confirmed, Plaintiff cannot maintain her claims sounding in negligence in connection with the alcohol sale at issue in this case," the filing states.
- The motion points out that all of the boaters were adults and alleges that all knew that Murdaugh was "noticeably intoxicated" but they "voluntarily chose to ignore several different opportunities throughout the night to arrange for alternative transportation or to simply not get back on that boat with a highly intoxicated driver."
"Indeed, the evidence is uncontroverted that the Boaters, who drank with Mr. Murdaugh for many hours that evening, waited for him and Mr. [Conner] Cook to go to a bar in Beaufort to drink even more alcohol, instead of getting alternative transportation home, and then the Boaters, including Ms. Beach, voluntarily got back on the boat being operated by a clearly drunk Mr. Murdaugh."
- Parker's claims that the boaters, including Beach, knew about Paul Murdaugh's "proclivity for excessive alcohol drinking and his unpredictable, reckless, and dangerous conduct while drunk... "
- The boaters were aware it was a dark and foggy night, and the only light on the boat was a handheld flashlight, yet they traveled by water anyway, despite several parents advising them not to, the filing states, adding:
"The tragedy of that evening also could have been prevented if the adults at the oyster roast, some of whom were relatives of the Boaters, including parents, uncles, and aunts, would have stopped the group from getting back on the boat after drinking in their presence all evening.
- The filing alleges that Parker's is a victim of fraud perpetrated by Paul Murdaugh, who used his brother's ID. Both brothers have red hair and could arguably have facial similarities.
- Ironically, Parker's used the Beach family's own evidence against them in this filing. Attached to a May 1 court filing was a May 4, 2022, affidavit from Morgan Doughty, one of the boaters, which included numerous photos and videos allegedly proving that Paul's parents enable him and his underage friends in their drinking, and all of the boaters knew about it. This affidavit had previously been attached to the Beach's amended lawsuit complaint against Murdaugh.
Judge Hall expects to rule on this motion no later than May 26. The Greenville News will continue to cover this case and other cases associated with the Murdaugh crime saga.
Follow Michael DeWitt's reporting on Twitter @mmdewittjr. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2023/05/18/murdaugh-boat-case-mallory-beachs-death-who-should-have-to-pay/70187582007/ | 2023-05-18T16:05:30 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2023/05/18/murdaugh-boat-case-mallory-beachs-death-who-should-have-to-pay/70187582007/ |
HOBBS, N.M. — The Hobbs Police Department is asking for help locating a suspect involved in a homicide on May 18.
At 2:07 a.m., officers went to the Walmart located at 3800 N. Lovington Hwy in reference to shots being fired. Upon their arrival, they found 24-year-old Jordan Ruiz of Hobbs in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. Ruiz was transported to Covenant Hobbs Hospital where he would later succumb to his injuries.
According to an investigation by HPD, it is believed that this was not a random act of violence and that the suspect may have known the victim. The investigation is ongoing and we will continue to update this story as we receive more information.
People can contact the Hobbs Police Department at 575-397-9265 or the Lea County Crime Stoppers at 575-393-8005 if they have any information leading to an arrest. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/hobbs-police-department-asks-for-help-locating-suspect-involved-in-homicide-incident/513-78722f5d-76e6-4008-aa9d-d72f3f546f3c | 2023-05-18T16:07:41 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/hobbs-police-department-asks-for-help-locating-suspect-involved-in-homicide-incident/513-78722f5d-76e6-4008-aa9d-d72f3f546f3c |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Crime Stoppers and the Midland Police Department have asked for help gathering information about a hit and run incident on May 6.
Around 8:51 p.m., an unknown vehicle was traveling on the 1700 block of N. Big Spring Street. The vehicle ignored the red light and continued through before striking a pedestrian crossing the roadway at the intersection of N. Big Spring Street and W. Golf Course Road. The vehicle would immediately leave the scene and the pedestrian suffered a serious bodily injury forcing the pedestrian to be airlifted to a Lubbock hospital.
There were pieces of a headlight cover left at the scene, and the suspect's vehicle should have damage to the front left headlight. Witnesses at the scene said the vehicle was going too fast while it was dark for them to get any information about the vehicle. All the cameras in the area also have been checked and led to no additional information.
If you have any information about the incident, people can contact the Midland Crime Stoppers at 694-TIPS or use the P3 TIPS mobile app.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-crime-stoppers-and-mpd-ask-for-help-with-hit-run-incident/513-56fd9213-0a61-478b-b754-f4149e148394 | 2023-05-18T16:07:47 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-crime-stoppers-and-mpd-ask-for-help-with-hit-run-incident/513-56fd9213-0a61-478b-b754-f4149e148394 |
ODESSA, Texas — The Permian High School Fine Arts Department held a signing day for its students on May 17.
Over 30 students shared where they will be going to school next year for college along with scholarships that they have received.
"The kids love it because it means what they're doing is important," said Head Orchestra Director Todd Berridge. "It means the hard work they've been doing before and after school, during class, during concerts, is being recognized in that now they're going to be able to go off into a university of their and get money and be able to major in these athletes. So we want to recognize the amount of time and effort they've put into this by recognizing them with this." | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/permian-high-school-fine-arts-department-holds-signing-day-for-students/513-8738c631-6065-4f7c-bef5-624ce79424ba | 2023-05-18T16:07:53 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/permian-high-school-fine-arts-department-holds-signing-day-for-students/513-8738c631-6065-4f7c-bef5-624ce79424ba |
DALLAS — The Texas House approved on first reading a bill that will force transgender college athletes at public universities to compete in sports based on their biological sex.
Senate Bill 15 has been labeled the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” because backers say it protects women athletes from competing against transgender women.
The bill expands on a ban passed during the 2021 legislative session that prevents transgender youth from participating in sports in public elementary, middle and high schools.
Supporters of the measure say it’s urgently needed.
“We must act now, or men will win men’s sports and men will win women’s sports,” said state Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring.
Swanson presented the bill on the House floor surrounded by fellow Republican women wearing pink to signal their support.
But several Democrats said there’s no need for the state to pass this into law because there are no transgender athletes at public universities.
“I can’t even remember all the places I’ve been representing this great country and the University of Houston and never, ever competed against a transgender woman,” said state Rep. Jolanda “Jo” Jones, D-Houston.
Jones is a former college athlete.
“I actually think this bill is regulating something that doesn’t exist,” she said.
Democrats also pointed out the NCAA already governs transgender competition based on, among other things, testosterone levels.
But, Republicans argued it’s the legislature’s responsibility to provide guidance to university administration.
They also claimed women could lose scholarships to fellow transgender female athletes.
State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Allen, asked how he should talk to his daughter about the issue.
“He’s faster. He’s stronger. He’s taller. He’s taken her spot on a team because he’s physically able to perform better than she is. But he’s still a biological male and she’s a biological female. And she’s lost her spot on the team to him. What do I tell her? How is that fair?” Leach asked during debate.
Democrats tried to pass several amendments to change the bill but all failed.
Their points of order failed too.
“We try to advance more and more bills on discrimination, all while our children and our families continue to be slaughtered in our communities” said state Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos, D-Richardson. “We’re wasting time and valuable resources on discriminatory bills that do nothing to make Texas a better place.”
The bill is expected to receive final House approval within days.
It’s been slightly tweaked since it left the Senate, so it must return to the upper chamber for final passage there.
The governor has indicated he’ll sign it into law. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/ban-on-transgender-college-athletes-close-to-becoming-law-in-texas/287-862b9b7a-9862-4ff8-ae35-142c9cd742b5 | 2023-05-18T16:10:19 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/ban-on-transgender-college-athletes-close-to-becoming-law-in-texas/287-862b9b7a-9862-4ff8-ae35-142c9cd742b5 |
NORMAL — A kitchen fire injured a resident and damaged an apartment on Willow Street in Normal Wednesday night.
The Normal Fire Department responded just before 10 p.m. to a report of a fire on a stove in an apartment at 103 W. Willow St, according to a news release.
Upon arrival, firefighters found light smoke showing from the outside of the building and flames in a lower-level apartment window. The Bloomington Fire Department also responded to the scene.
Firefighters pulled a hose line to the window and extinguished the fire from the outside before moving into the building and extinguishing the rest of the fire from the inside.
One resident of an apartment was assisted out of a window by firefighters due to smoke in the common hallway.
Crews then used thermal imaging cameras and checked for remaining hot spots. The crew had extinguished the fire in about 15 minutes, working for about another hour ventilating smoke from the building.
Bloomington fire responded with an ambulance to assess minor burn injuries sustained by one of the tenants. Bloomington was released from the scene around 10:30 p.m., and fire investigators finished their work just after midnight.
The affected apartment sustained fire damage to the kitchen and moderate smoke and water damage throughout the unit.
Both occupants of the apartments were displaced. Illinois State University and Young America, which is the property management company, were in contact with the tenants and aided with securing temporary accommodations.
Olympia High School fire, April 2023
Contact Mateusz Janik at (309) 820-3234. Follow Mateusz on Twitter:@mjanik99 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/normal-kitchen-fire-injures-1-displaces-2-on-willow-street/article_314a612c-f58a-11ed-ab80-83ee3879c22a.html | 2023-05-18T16:10:20 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/normal-kitchen-fire-injures-1-displaces-2-on-willow-street/article_314a612c-f58a-11ed-ab80-83ee3879c22a.html |
HARLINGEN, Texas — An 8-year-old child died while in custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Wednesday in Harlingen, according to a statement from the federal law enforcement agency.
Details about where the child was from and the cause of her death were not released as of Wednesday evening.
“The child and her family were in custody at the Harlingen Station where she experienced a medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services were called to the station and transported her to the local hospital where she was pronounced dead,” read a statement from CBP released on Wednesday.
Her death comes less than a week after the emergency public health order known as Title 42 expired, which allowed migrants to be turned away during the COVID-19 pandemic without allowing them to request asylum. Some predicted the change would lead to a significant increase in the number of migrants crossing the southern border, but that hasn’t happened, according to Biden administration officials.
Ahead of Title 42’s expiration, Gov. Greg Abbott sent hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers to the southern border to prepare for the large groups of migrants expected to enter the United States, and border cities declared a state of emergency.
Abbott did not immediately return a request for comment Wednesday evening.
In the statement, CBP said the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility would conduct an investigation of the girl’s death and that the Department of Homeland Security and the Harlingen Police Department were notified.
The last time a minor died in federal custody at the border was four years ago. In May 2019, a 16-year-old from Guatemala died while in custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement in a shelter in Brownsville. The previous year, two young children, who were also from Guatemala, died after law enforcement apprehended them.
This story comes from The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans - and engages with them - about public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-border-minor-dies-in-federal-custody/285-987731f1-4a73-45cd-8039-bdafbe63f7bc | 2023-05-18T16:10:25 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-border-minor-dies-in-federal-custody/285-987731f1-4a73-45cd-8039-bdafbe63f7bc |
WASHINGTON — Emily Reed lost her younger sister Jessica more than 10 years ago. For much of the last decade, she’s visited Jessica’s Twitter page to help “keep her memory alive.”
Twitter became one of the places where Emily processed her grief and reconnected with a sister she describes as almost like a twin. But Jessica’s account is now gone.
Last week, owner Elon Musk announced Twitter would be purging accounts that have had no activity for several years. That decision has been met by an outcry from those who have lost, or who fear losing the thoughts and words of deceased loved ones linked to now-inactive accounts.
Reed immediately returned to Jessica’s page as she had done a day or two earlier after learning of the purge. In place of Jessica's page was an "account suspended” message that suggested it may be in violation Twitter rules.
Reed's tweet recounting her shock over the loss of the account has received tens of thousands of responses. Others shared similar experiences of pain upon learning that the account of a deceased loved one had vanished.
“Having these digital footprints... is super important to me,” Reed, 43, told The Associated Press.
The advent of social media has come with new way in which people mourn, returning to the place where they connected with friends and family in the past. In addition to memories and physical traces left behind, snippets of lives are have are now being captured in the digital space.
It is something that social media platforms have wrestled with for recent years.
Twitter backed off an attempt to purge inactive accounts in 2019, years before Musk arrived, due to a similar backlash.
Other social media sites have found ways to allow people to mourn those they've lost.
Facebook and Instagram allow users to request an account be deactivated, or a memorialization of the account. Memorialized accounts show the word “Remembering” next to the person’s name.
“In this modern age, we have these electronic reminders of people — (including) little snippets of a thought they had on a particular day or pictures that they shared,” said Shira Gabriel, professor of psychology at University at Buffalo. Looking through a late loved one’s social media can be both a healthy way to process grief and gather as a community in remembrance, Gabriel said.
The prospect of that resource disappearing “can bring about a sense of mourning again,” Gabriel said. “There is a real psychological cost of getting rid of this digital thumbprint that was left behind and this ability for community members to gather in one spot.”
It is unknown if Musk will backtrack on the decision to purge. The billionaire CEO of Tesla has launched policies that have rattled users and advertisers alike and shown little interest in amending those policies in response.
Musk named a new CEO last week, Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal advertising executive, who will have her hands full with a platform seemingly now in a perpetual state of chaos.
Deleting inactive accounts can be seen as fulfilling a promise Musk made when he bought the company, particularly winnowing down junk accounts and bots, said Samuel Woolley, an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism and Media.
There are good reasons to preserve inactive accounts, and also reasons to delete them, Woolley said, but he is leery of the “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Advocates of purging accounts cite skewed metrics caused by inactive accounts or bogus on social media platforms. Yet on top of emotional pain for some users mourning late loved ones, deleting inactive accounts could also mean losing tweets that documented historical events, commentary and breaking news on the app over the years.
“Twitter operates in many ways like a library of data,” Woolley said. “Just because someone hasn’t been active for 30 days or a few years, doesn’t mean their tweets don’t still have a great amount of relevance.”
Musk did say the reasoning behind removing inactive accounts was to free up unused Twitter handles, or user names, and that those inactive accounts would be archived.
What exactly that means is not known — including what inactive accounts will look like when they're archived, and whether they'll be easily accessible. Other details of the plan are also unclear, such as the number of accounts to be removed and whether the policy will be evenly enforced.
While Reed and others saw the inactive accounts of loved ones disappear last week, the account belonging to the late father of controversial internet personality Andrew Tate still appears to be on the site, for example.
On Twitter, Tate said he was fine with Musk's decision, but asked that his father's account remain active as he “still (reads) his account daily.”
Picking and choosing accounts for deactivation would “create precisely the kind of tiered system that Musk says he wants to avoid," Woolley said.
When contacted by The Associated Press for comment, Twitter responded with an automated email. Twitter’s trust and safety lead Ella Irwin also did not respond.
According to Twitter policy, the social media platform determines an account’s inactivity through log-ins. Twitter says that users should log in at least every 30 days.
Twitter users are able to download an archive of their own data through the app, but not for accounts they don’t possess login credentials. Reed, for example, noted that her family wasn’t able to get into Jessica’s account over the last 10 years. The only traces they have now are some screenshots that Reed’s other sister luckily captured before the purge.
Reed talks about the importance of Jessica’s Twitter and Facebook pages during her journey with grief — from following her sister's difficult journey with cystic fibrosis, a progressive genetic disorder that Reed also has, to cherishing tweets that showed “the joy and... the vibrancy that came out of her words.”
Over time, the image and memories of someone who has passed away can slowly change in your mind — “like a fading photograph,” Reed said. Having online resources, she added, can help keep a “person’s memory alive, in a way that just your own personal memory can’t.” | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/twitter-is-purging-inactive-accounts-including-people-who-have-died-angering-those-still-grieving/71-c0a2cb66-745b-4231-a1b2-de04ba81f51c | 2023-05-18T16:10:31 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/twitter-is-purging-inactive-accounts-including-people-who-have-died-angering-those-still-grieving/71-c0a2cb66-745b-4231-a1b2-de04ba81f51c |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — (Eds. note: The video attached is from May 2022.)
"Carry The Load," a national organization, will make its annual stops in Arkansas on May 23 through May 25.
The event, a National Relay, travels 20,000 miles covering 48 states via five routes. Teams walk and cycle throughout a 32-day stretch. Organizers said, "It's an amazing opportunity for people of all ages around the nation to honor and remember our fallen heroes."
THV11 has been a proud sponsor of Carry The Load for a number of years, and this year -- like in years past -- host of The Vine Adam Bledsoe will walk and cover the Arkansas stops live on Tuesday, May 23 in the station's 9am broadcast.
These are the relay stops in Arkansas:
Tuesday, May 23:
- 8am | Ben E. Keith Mid-South Distribution Center: NLR
- 10am | City Market: NLR
- 11:30am | Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock
- 2pm | Little Rock National Cemetery
- 3:30pm | Little Rock Central Fire Station
- 5:30pm | Brady Elementary School: Little Rock
- 8pm | Little Rock Fire Department Station 14
Wednesday, May 24:
- 8am | Hot Springs Police Department
- 10:30am | La Quinta on Central Ave: Hot Springs
- Noon | Cliff Harris Stadium: Arkadelphia
- 1:30pm | Brookshire's on Pine St.: Arkadelphia
Thursday, May 25:
- 8am | Hope Fire Department
- 9am | Walmart Supercenter on Hervy St.: Hope
- 10:30am | US Hwy 167 & State Hwy 108: Texarkana
- 12:30pm | Miller Co. Dept. of Human Services: Texarkana
- 2pm | Beech Street FBC: Texarkana
To learn more about how you can get involved with Carry The Load, click here. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/carry-the-load-arkansas-stops/91-5f642bc7-48a9-4738-84fc-83946acdc157 | 2023-05-18T16:10:31 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/carry-the-load-arkansas-stops/91-5f642bc7-48a9-4738-84fc-83946acdc157 |
Tools break down barriers for young artists with disabilities at Fishers Elementary
Isaiah Meekin couldn’t wait much longer as he stood in line to blast watercolors on a canvas.
His mother watched as her boy participated, with his peers helping him aim for Fishers Elementary's mascot, a tiger. Jamie Meekin encouraged him at a distance. She held the electric blue glasses that usually cover his blue-green eyes.
Meekin was surprised moments later when Isaiah chose to paint a mini-mural by shaking marbles in a box. Marbles covered in blue, green and yellow paint danced across the blank, white square.
Zot Artz, which adapts art tools for students with varying abilities, joined HSE classrooms this year after Leah Hintz applied for and won a grant to purchase the tools to support her students and encourage inclusive fun.
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As a dot of green paint landed on Isaiah’s index finger, he stopped rocking the box and showed his mother.
“That’s OK, I have paint, too,” Meekin said, lifting her hand.
Isaiah’s face fixated on the paint and then he moved on quickly, signing his name on his art piece.
At the start of the art session for the school’s functional academics program, or FAP, during a schoolwide "Choice Day," Meekin swore Isaiah wouldn’t attempt any projects involving paint.
The 10-year-old, who has been diagnosed with Kleefstra Syndrome, doesn’t like the feeling of paint on his hands. Many children on the autism spectrum, like a majority of FAP students at Fishers, have sensory sensitivities.
“Some of these activities have that sensory component, a messy play,” Hintz, an occupational therapist for the district, said. “Some students really enjoy that messy play, some don't, so we wanted to give lots of variation in our activity so that they can do it at their comfort level.”
Building friendships and opportunities for inclusion
There wasn’t a Zot Artz station where Alaina Powell and Olivia Burns weren’t hand-in-hand.
Alaina, 10, is in the school’s FAP program. Olivia, her friend, is in general education, but wanted to attend to support her friend.
“Sometimes she can’t do things like other people, so if we just help her then she’ll be able to do stuff like we can,” Olivia, 10, said.
Their friendship grew from the beginning of the year, Olivia said it was easy because Alaina is “sweet and kind.”
Fishers Elementary Principal Brian Behrman said the school has worked to create opportunities for inclusion with Zot Artz as one example.
“While their curriculum needs are different, they are still kids who want to interact with peers who are of similar age,” Behrman said.
By providing opportunities for FAP students and their general education peers to spend time together, like at lunch, recess and some classes, Behrman said those students can share and educate about their abilities.
Making art for everyone
Zot Artz, which was started by a Kalamazoo artist to bring art to people with disabilities who inspire him, has several different adaptive tools, including a spray machine that shoots paint 10 to 15 feet and giant stamps with long poles. Hintz purchased those tools with her grant funded by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation.
“These pieces are great because they can be hooked up to a wheelchair or a walker, just to eliminate some of those barriers to making big art and for students to leave their mark,” Hintz said.
In addition to building peer relationships and childhood experiences, activities like Zot Artz, breaks FAP students out of their routines.
Dea Schamp, a first-year FAP teacher and longtime aide, said sensory experiences and spending time with peers are among many benefits for the students, including them trying out new things.
“We get to learn what they really like,” Schamp said. “I learned today that somebody really likes marbles. He's carrying them around.”
Hintz plans to keep Zot Artz programming in HSE schools and likely expand options for more students every year.
The finished murals and art will be displayed at Fishers Elementary, so all the students who participated can see their work, Hintz said.
“We are so lucky because we can use these tools over and over,” Hintz said. “We can move them from activity to activity between schools, community events. It's just nice to know that this is an activity that can give in so many ways.”
Rachel Fradette is a suburban education reporter at IndyStar. Contact her at rfradette@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter at @Rachel_Fradette. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/education/2023/05/18/fishers-elementary-artists-disabilities-enjoy-zot-artz-tools/70179249007/ | 2023-05-18T16:10:42 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/education/2023/05/18/fishers-elementary-artists-disabilities-enjoy-zot-artz-tools/70179249007/ |
SAN ANTONIO — In tonight's Wear The Gown we look at gestational diabetes. For many women it is a precursor to developing type-2.
Often there are no symptoms with gestational diabetes and it can lead to many other serious health problems.
"One of them is elevated high blood pressure. And that high blood pressure can actually hurt your heart and also cause an emergency called preeclampsia," said Dr. Carolina Solis Herrera, an endocrinologist with the Texas Diabetes Institute within University Health, and Chief of the Endocrinology Division at UT Health San Antonio Science Center. Dr. Solis added, "Eventually one out of two women develop type two diabetes in 5 to 10 years."
She says any symptoms usually don't appear until your blood sugar is very high. Dr Solis-Herrera told us, "In some patients that can be increase urination or thirst. So this is why it's very important to check yourself with your doctor."
Some of the risk factors include being overweight or obese, not being physically active, having had gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy, having polycystic ovary syndrome, and having an immediate family member with diabetes.
When it comes to the baby some of the risk factors are putting your baby at risk of being very large, being born prematurely with related risks like breathing difficulty, and having low blood sugar. Dr. Solis-Herrera added, "There is a risk of these babies developing type two diabetes when they're adolescents or adults."
So how do you treat it? By approaching it like you would other forms of diabetes. Dr Solis-Herrera said, "You need to be at a healthy weight, exercise regularly."
Because high blood pressure is so common in patients with type-2 diabetes, it is important to be checked for diabetes with your doctor when pregnant to avoid hypertension, which can damage many organs in the body.
For more health stories like this one go to our website. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/outreach/wear-the-gown/wear-the-gown-detecting-treating-gestational-diabetes/273-dd9d98c7-5c48-4d3a-8e73-43f2f6f08f8b | 2023-05-18T16:12:28 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/outreach/wear-the-gown/wear-the-gown-detecting-treating-gestational-diabetes/273-dd9d98c7-5c48-4d3a-8e73-43f2f6f08f8b |
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — State and federal health officials are warning U.S. residents to cancel planned surgeries in a Mexico border city after five people from Texas who got procedures there came back and developed suspected cases of fungal meningitis. One of them died, officials said.
The five people who became ill traveled to Matamoros, across the border from Brownsville, for surgical procedures that included the use of an epidural, an anesthetic injected near the spinal column, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday. Four remain hospitalized, and one of them later died.
Those who became ill range in age from 30 to 50 years old, the department said.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory Tuesday for U.S. residents seeking medical care in Matamoros.
Meningitis is the swelling of the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord and should be treated urgently. Symptoms include fever, headache, a stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, confusion and sensitivity to light. Cases of meningitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, trauma or fungi.
Fungal meningitis, like in the Texas cases, is not transmitted person to person, health officials say. It could be accidentally introduced during a medical or surgical procedure.
U.S. and Mexican authorities are attempting to find the source of the infection, whether the cases are linked and if there are other cases, the Texas health department said.
The CDC urged anyone who had an epidural injection of anesthetic in that region after Jan. 1, 2023, to watch for symptoms of meningitis symptoms and consider consulting a doctor.
Patients in the Texas cases began showing symptoms three days to six weeks after surgery in Matamoros.
People leaving the U.S. for prescription drugs, dental procedures, surgeries and other medical treatment — also known as medical tourism — is common, experts say. Besides Mexico, other common destinations include Canada, India and Thailand. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/americans-urged-to-cancel-surgeries-in-mexico-border-city-after-meningitis-cases/507-9b2f3e39-c241-49ca-b426-102c08ab3bb5 | 2023-05-18T16:12:34 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/americans-urged-to-cancel-surgeries-in-mexico-border-city-after-meningitis-cases/507-9b2f3e39-c241-49ca-b426-102c08ab3bb5 |
Driver charged in death of Wichita Falls bicycle rider
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A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident that killed a bicycle rider in Wichita Falls in 2022.
Jose Guadalupe Medina Martinez, 64, was found dead near a bicycle at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Flood Street about 5:15 a.m. on Oct. 24. Police said it appeared Martinez had been struck by a vehicle that left the scene.
Jesus Mondragon of Wichita Falls was indicted on a charge of Accident Involving Death on May 3 and was arrested and jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond. He is also being held without bond on an ICE detainer.
An affidavit filed in the case claims Mondragon left the scene without stopping to render aid.
If convicted, Mondragon could face two to 10 years in prison. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/driver-charged-in-death-of-wichita-falls-bicycle-rider/70229647007/ | 2023-05-18T16:17:14 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/driver-charged-in-death-of-wichita-falls-bicycle-rider/70229647007/ |
Janet Weir Creighton gets honorary certificate in applied politics
Janet Weir Creighton, president of the board of Stark County commissioners, was awarded an honorary certificate in applied politics by The University of Akron’s Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics to recognize her outstanding service to the democratic process.
She also received a proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives, presented by Rep. Tavia Golonsky, and the Ohio Senate, presented by Sen. Vernon Sykes. The award ceremony was held in Columbus.
Creighton was elected to the board of Stark County commissioners in 2010. From January 2008 until January 2009, she was deputy assistant to the president of the United States and director of intergovernmental affairs in Washington, D.C., where she was the direct liaison between the president and officials in all cities, counties and states. Creighton also served as the first female mayor of Canton (2004-2007), Stark County auditor (1992-2003) and Stark County recorder (1985-1991).
The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics is a bipartisan research, teaching and experiential learning institute dedicated to increasing understanding of the political process with special emphasis on political parties, grassroots activity, civility and ethics, and hands-on learning through internships and events. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/janet-weir-creighton-gets-honorary-certificate-in-applied-politics/70223767007/ | 2023-05-18T16:19:28 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/janet-weir-creighton-gets-honorary-certificate-in-applied-politics/70223767007/ |
Stark County arts organizations receive grants
COLUMBUS − Five arts organizations in Stark County are among those recently awarded funds as part of the first round of the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program.
A total of 139 organizations based in 35 counties are receiving more than $23 million in grants, according to a news release.
Stark County arts organizations receiving grants are:
- ArtsinStark, Canton, $279,860
- Canton Symphony Orchestra, Canton, $127,305
- Spring Hill Historic Home, Massillon, $1,809
- Stark County Historical Society, Canton, $107,201
- The Botanical Garden Association, Alliance, $48,041
The grant program was created in partnership with the Ohio General Assembly as part of a bill sponsored by Sen. George Lang (R-West Chester), which was later merged into House Bill 45. A total of $50 million is available through the program, with a second round of funding to be announced in coming weeks. Funding can be used to help pay for employee compensation, excluding bonuses; employee recruitment, rehiring, and training expenses; rent or mortgage payments; and operating costs.
More than 400 organizations applied for the grants by the March 31 deadline.
The program is funded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, and awards were calculated based on organizations’ loss in revenue from 2019 to 2020 and 2021 and their 2022 operating budget. For more information about the program, visit Development.Ohio.Gov/ArtsGrant. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/stark-county-arts-organizations-receiving-grants/70228789007/ | 2023-05-18T16:19:34 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/stark-county-arts-organizations-receiving-grants/70228789007/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 72-year-old man.
According to Birmingham Police, Earnest White was last seen on the 1500 block of 1st Avenue West on May 10. White is described as 6’2″ and 195 pounds with brown eyes and gray hair.
White was last seen wearing a blue jacket and black pants. Police said he walks with a cane and has suffered a stroke in the past.
He is also known to walk around the Lakeshore Wal-Mart area. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-police-searching-for-missing-71-year-old-man/ | 2023-05-18T16:19:50 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-police-searching-for-missing-71-year-old-man/ |
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — The O’Neal Library in Mountain Brook is searching for an alternate location to house their collection as the library is temporarily closed.
Library Director Lindsy Gardner said a pipe burst earlier this month, flooding the first floor. The damage done to the building led to the closure.
Gardner said crews acted quickly to mitigate the damage, and the library’s collection is completely okay.
She said they are overwhelmed by the support and assistance they’ve received from the community.
They are currently working to stay connected with their patrons in other ways for the time being, encouraging them to utilize the library’s online materials like eBooks and audio books.
As for current rentals, they’ll collect those on a later date.
“The number one-way people can help us though is to just hang on to our materials for a little bit longer,” said Gardner. “Of course, if you have another library’s materials, people go ahead and return those, but we’ll hopefully be in a position to accept returns in the not-too-distant future.”
Gardner said for those holding onto rentals, the due date is now September 30, 2023. You will not accrue any late fines.
She said their staff misses seeing everyone, calling the library the community center of Mountain Brook.
“We’re a place where people of course come to read and learn and explore, but also just gather and be,” said Gardner. “And, so, we’re really missing offering those services and we can’t wait to get back to a point where we can visit with our patrons.”
She said they still plan to host events like their carnival, but that will happen on the new date of August 13. They will start with snacks and FAQ’s next week.
“So next Tuesday we will have our librarians on the lawn,” said Gardner. “We really miss seeing our patrons and so next Tuesday we’ll have those available to answer questions and get folks signed up for our summer reading program and maybe we’ll have a few more details to share about our alternate space by that point.”
To stay updated you can download the O’Neal Library app or visit their website. If you have any questions, you can email help@oneallibrary.org | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/oneal-library-navigates-closure-after-flood-damage/ | 2023-05-18T16:19:56 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/oneal-library-navigates-closure-after-flood-damage/ |
ARKANSAS, USA — After swift currents swept a man underwater on Tuesday afternoon, crews had a full day of searching the Buffalo National River on Wednesday.
The National Park Service said 39-year-old, Fidel Angel Salamanca Saravia reportedly lost his footing and went underwater at Grinders Ferry at around 4:15 p.m.
Though he didn't come back up. Rangers and officials responded quickly and searched for him until dark.
"As you can imagine, it can be very difficult to search such a large distance, in which we want to make sure we aren't missing anything," National Park Service Public Information Officer, Cassie Branstetter said.
That's why several agencies including the Searcy County Sheriff's Office and Mennonite Disaster Services have assisted the National Park Service in the search.
Branstetter said this is the first person that has been lost on the Buffalo River this year— but a similar incident happened a few days ago.
"There was a group of folks who waded out into the water unexpected, the current that came through and [they] were rescued, thankfully by passer-byers," she described.
She also explained it happened at Grinders Ferry, which is the same part of the river where the man was last seen.
"Whenever these things occur, no one means for them to happen. But we always want to make sure that everyone is coming into these adventures, leaving with happy memories and not sad ones. And in order to do that, you want to prepare yourself the best possible way," Branstetter added.
She said the man was not wearing a life jacket but recommended everyone to wear one.
"Sometimes there are currents that you can't see. Wearing a life jacket, a PFD is going to be the best and easiest way to ensure that you are safe as you're exploring water areas," she explained.
She also encourages people to come and enjoy the river but shared a reminder to be careful on the water.
"We want to make sure that you're having a fun, safe journey. So preparation is key," she said.
The Park Service said they'll continue the search over the next few days and they don't need any help from volunteers right now.
We'll continue to update you on this story as we learn more. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/search-man-lost-buffalo-national-river/91-58c522d3-d594-41b7-9554-b652ff0ae7f8 | 2023-05-18T16:21:44 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/search-man-lost-buffalo-national-river/91-58c522d3-d594-41b7-9554-b652ff0ae7f8 |
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — An animal rights group said Wednesday that a Virginia farm that raised chickens for Tyson Foods mistreated the animals, allowing some of them to go without feed and water at times.
But Tyson says it cut ties with the farm in January after it uncovered animal welfare issues there on its own.
The group, Animal Outlook, said it had an investigator working undercover at Jannat Farm from August to November of last year observing as 150,000 birds were raised from chicks until they were ready for slaughter. In addition to seeing chickens go without feed for up to 52 hours, the group said it documented instances of physical abuse and filthy conditions at the farm.
The Associated Press could not immediately locate a contact at the farm itself. A spokesman for Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson, which processes 20% of U.S. beef, chicken and pork, denounced the conditions Animal Outlook documented in video and pictures shot at the farm and said the company ended its contract with the farm because it wasn't meeting Tyson's animal welfare standards.
“Since January 2023, no Tyson Foods birds have been placed on this farm and the farmer no longer has a contract to grow for Tyson Foods," spokesman Derek Burleson said. “We have a longstanding commitment to the welfare, proper handling, and humane treatment and care of animals in our supply chain.”
Animal Outlook's Executive Director Cheryl Leahy said Tyson should have known about the abuse sooner because the farm had been raising chickens for the meat producer for at least seven years, and the company had a manager overseeing operations there. Plus, Tyson was responsible for delivering the feed chickens went without for more than two days. Video shot by the group's investigator also shows chickens being thrown and kicked by farm workers and in at least one case a worker ripped off the head of a chicken.
“There is absolutely no excuse,” Leahy said. “The day-to-day suffering of these birds is palpable in each of the videos. Still, Tyson delivered birds, year after year.”
Leahy said she believes Tyson's decision to end its contract with this farm may have been related more to its decision to shut down a processing plant in the area this spring — not animal welfare concerns.
“It’s very clear that Tyson is an important part of the puzzle here, and the cruelty that we see in this investigation is systemic,” said Leahy, who cited two previous investigations her group has done at farms affiliated with Tyson.
The group filed a complaint with the local district attorney asking for a criminal investigation into the way the chickens were treated that was forwarded on to the state attorney general's office.
In addition to the abuse Animal Outlook found, the group said this farm failed to follow good biosecurity practices to limit the spread of disease despite the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has prompted officials to slaughter nearly 59 million chickens and turkeys to limit the spread of that virus.
Animal Outlook said workers failed to sanitize their boots in bleach before they entered barns, and some of the buildings had openings that could allow wild animals to get inside. Experts believe bird flu is primarily spread by the droppings of wild birds as they migrate past farms.
The animal rights group said its investigator also found instances of bugs in some of the chicken feed and rats in the barns where the chickens were housed.
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