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New Mexico Tech students collaborate with Las Cruces Utilities
College life is sometimes detached from the world that students encounter when they graduate, especially when working with clients on real-world solutions. Senior students from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology worked with Las Cruces Utilities for their final projects, working on challenges that if solved, could increase efficiencies, and save money for LCU’s customers in the long run.
“The difference between classroom education and real-world problems is that in class we tend to idealize things and ignore a lot of real-world messiness,” said Dr. Subhasish Mazumdar, who along with Dr. Frank Reinow, guided the students through their computer science capstone projects, reminding them to keep in mind the business aspects to their future work.
“They had to consider macro questions that are specific to their client's needs,” said Mazumdar. “The idea of developing questions might not come as naturally since you're not in the mind of the person who's going to use it, but these conversations are the few ingredients that give the students a taste of what it’s like to get in the mindset.”
Students worked with staff in different lines of business, including Water, Administration, and Natural Gas and Energy:
- Kevin Helfert worked on a work order scheduler that can be flexible with day-to-day operations and unexpected events.
- Spencer Merrill worked on accurately tracking runtimes for water pumps to determine when maintenance, like oil changes and lubing, may be needed instead of doing the maintenance on set time intervals.
- Joseph Sarvash worked on predictive gas purchasing to develop more in-depth and formal predictive models to assist future gas business analysts in decision-making that works with external data, such as historical and current weather information.
Both Helfert and Merrill explained that “scope creep” — a situation where enthusiasm might overshadow what can be done in the time and resources available — was a good first work situation to learn to manage.
“It’s a matter of vision of what we want and whittling down refinements,” said Merrill. Helfert added, “We kept in mind what our professors preached: leaving the control of this application to the client. The point of my project was just to ensure that they could keep their day-to-day operations running a little more smoothly, especially with events like COVID, which threw a wrench in the works.”
“Working with Kevin was great — he came up with an out-of-the-box solution to a problem we’ve been facing for some time in our work order system,” said LCU Business Systems Analyst Jeff Dillard. “It provides an easy, user-friendly, web-based way to help our Wastewater staff better manage their periodic maintenance needs for the facility.”
“I felt fortunate to be part of a student’s senior project. Joseph was enthusiastic and curious throughout the project,” said LCU Gas Business Analyst Mario Puentes. “Plus, during the process, I was reminded to document certain weather and market conditions that influence natural gas demand to keep for institutional knowledge for LCU going forward.”
LCU Deputy Director Water Ronald Borunda said that savings might be hard to calculate now, but it’s in the future that LCU might see the actual benefits.
“This project allowed us to look at all of our pumps and motors and shined a new light on how efficiently we were operating and how we could improve,” he said. “We should see savings when we implement some of the schedules that coincide with accurate runtimes for the pumps.”
Dr. Reinow explained NMT provides these services at no cost to public and nonprofit organizations as a way to give back to the state and welcomes other organizations to contact him for projects that his students could work on in the future. He can be contacted at frankreinow@nmt.edu or 575-835-5459.
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One person died and four others were hurt, one of them critically, in a Brooklyn car accident Saturday evening, authorities said.
Two of the other survivors in the 7 p.m. crash at Macon Street and Ralph Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant had serious injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening, fire officials said.
The fifth victim wasn't badly hurt.
No other details on the circumstances of the crash or the nature of the victims' injuries were immediately available.
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GREENSBORO — It could have been the program that identifies and addresses problems that might make a family at risk of having a child removed from the home
That program places a trained crisis manager in the home for 10 hours a week for four weeks to work on solutions — with 97% of those families still intact a year later.
Perhaps it’s the concept of “community navigator,” which is partnering with the offices of pediatricians — and next OB-GYNs — as a resource for parents and the problems they may be experiencing, such as hunger and homelessness.
Perhaps it was another program at the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina that caught billionaire Mackenzie Scott’s attention — which resulted in a recently announced $8 million gift to the agency.
“It was unexpected — which is a tremendous vote of confidence,” said Kristen Smalley, vice president of philanthropy for the Children’s Home Society North Carolina, whose mission is to promote the right of every child to a permanent, safe and loving family.
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The Greensboro-based agency, which recently finished a five-year strategic plan, hadn’t filled out an application — there aren’t any for Scott’s gifts. But the nonprofit has well-known partners, such as the Duke Endowment, that might have drawn attention to their efforts.
Scott is also known for doing her own homework.
She has bought into the vision of other local agencies in recent years. In 2020 she included the United Way of Greater Greensboro in a list of 384 recipients to share in a $4.15 billion pot that is helping the local United Way continue to provide a path out of poverty for local families. The United Way got $10 million.
The gifts are planned in dollar amounts that could make substantial change. The money came as part of the author’s $60 billion divorce settlement from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s richest men.
“We see a lot of opportunity for innovative thinking,” Smalley said of the continuing need for the public’s support in helping vulnerable children and their families, “but the absolute backbone of what we do is community supported.
“This does not allow us to take the foot off the gas.”
Founded in 1902 as part of an effort by a group of Greensboro businessmen and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce to deal with the plight of homeless children, it is now the state’s largest nonprofit, private adoption and foster care agency.
The Children’s Home Society serves more than 15,000 North Carolina children and families annually. In 2021, it provided more than 4,800 families with support services, and found “a safe family placement” for nearly 1,100 children in foster care. Children’s Home Society has celebrated more than 16,000 adoptions since 1902. The Scott money will allow the group to try more promising and innovative work, such as working with families before children have to be removed.
More recently, the agency has looked to prevent problems that lead to children being taken out of a home.
“Most often they are removed because of neglect, not abuse,” Smalley said. “And most often tied to poverty.”
That would include parents not being able to provide housing or food.
By their own documented work, just this past year that’s helped the Children’s Home Society keep 1,200 children from entering foster care. That’s why they partner with pediatricians — the one place they know parents show up — and OB-GYNs and are now looking for ways to reach future parents.
“We wanted to make that a distinct priority,” Smalley said.
Other programs include training foster families and combating teen pregnancy by working with adolescent boys.
By focusing more on training potential foster families, the agency wants to be able to find the right fit between children and their foster families so that children have more stability
The nonprofit also wants to tackle the sobering statistics about what happens to children leaving foster care without adoption, with at least 25% becoming instantly homeless and girls having an 80% to 90% chance of getting pregnant. Just 3% go on to college.
Scott’s $8 million gift will help the agency help more children.
“There was some definitely some happy dancing,” Smalley said of getting the call, “and then we got back to work.”
Contact Nancy McLaughlin at 336-373-7049 and follow @nmclaughlinNR on Twitter. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/watch-now-this-greensboro-nonprofit-just-got-an-8m-donation-heres-what-theyre-doing-with/article_b45dd4e6-f350-11ec-a8cf-838d9063b700.html | 2022-06-26T01:39:08 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/watch-now-this-greensboro-nonprofit-just-got-an-8m-donation-heres-what-theyre-doing-with/article_b45dd4e6-f350-11ec-a8cf-838d9063b700.html |
SAN ANTONIO — Multiple emergency crews have responded to a plane crash that caused a fire near the Kerrville Municipal Airport, according to Kerr County Sheriff's Office.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. Saturday evening near the Kerrville Municipal Airport. The airport is located off Highway 27 near Our Lady of the Hills College Prep.
There are injuries reported but authorities have not provided any further details.
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LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, one of several protests across California decrying the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn abortion rights.
Marchers gathered near LA City Hall starting around 10 a.m. carrying signs that said, “my body, my choice” and “abort the court.” Police warned of traffic snarls after some protesters walked along a freeway off-ramp.
A concert and rally called “Rock for Abortion Rights” was scheduled for the afternoon outside a nearby U.S. courthouse. A separate protest was also planned outside the Federal Building on the city's west side.
Watch: Aerial shots of the protest from ABC7 LA
Large demonstrations opposed to the overturning of Roe v. Wade were also expected Saturday in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, and Fresno.
The Los Angeles Police Department declared an unlawful assembly late Friday after protestors filled downtown streets and some briefly blocked traffic on two freeways.
At least one person was arrested Friday after people threw fireworks and other objects at officers, said Los Angeles police Chief Michel Moore.
Watch More from ABC10: Roe v. Wade | Lodi pro-abortion rights protesters hit streets, block traffic | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/abortion-rights-protesters-downtown-la/103-840fd1d0-40af-4a0b-ac83-99cf6c1fbc93 | 2022-06-26T01:43:04 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/abortion-rights-protesters-downtown-la/103-840fd1d0-40af-4a0b-ac83-99cf6c1fbc93 |
GREENVILLE, Calif. — A flash flood warning has been issued Saturday evening until at least 9 p.m. in the Greenville area.
National Weather Service Sacramento has warned of hazardous thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Dixie West Burn Scar.
Residents in the affected area are advised to avoid burn scar areas and get to higher ground as soon as possible.
At least 1,200 people and 2 schools are at risk in the affected areas according to National Weather Service Sacramento.
Weather forecast and map of at risk area can be found HERE.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A small group in support of Roe v. Wade being overturned gathered at the Capitol on Saturday morning to celebrate — one day after U.S. Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the constitutional right to an abortion.
"We are so excited that the Supreme Court recognized that life begins at conception," said Stacy Atherton, a pro-life attendee. "50 years is a long time to have things that way where people are out there making choices when they don't think they have a better option," said Alex Gildea, another pro-life attendee.
On the other side, there was strong opposition from pro-choice activists who condemn the decision.
"This has been the law for 50 years, and now they're telling me I can't have the right, my daughter can't have the right. It's abominable, it's horrific. It's the worst day in American history — one of them," said Mariellen Layne who supports abortion rights. "My mother and also I have daughters and friends. I've known lots of people throughout my life who have secured abortions. I have had two abortions — and I'll put that out there because it's time to start talking about it."
Laura Jiminez, the Executive Director of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice said the Supreme Court's decision will have lasting ramifications for women across the country. She adds that although California is poised to be a sanctuary state, there are still gaps in resources and lack of access to reproductive care, particularly among marginalized groups.
"This is violence being done to our communities. Done to people who can become pregnant and to their abilities to make decisions for themselves," said Jiminez.
“We also want to make clear, this is really about bodily autonomy and not just the right to determine whether or not to terminate a pregnancy."
However, it's still up to each individual state to make its own decision.
In California, Gov. Newsom signed a bill that will protect all women who seek abortion and reproductive health services from any civil lawsuit that are based on laws in other states.
"We are very proud to be here in California and partnering with the legislature and a governor that are supportive of reproductive rights and making sure people have access," said Jiminez.
Watch more from ABC10: Roe v. Wade | Gov. Newsom expands abortion rights to out-of-state patients | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-residents-react-to-roe-v-wade-overturn/103-7a6b3cc9-577b-4f64-8c3b-a93f67d67bac | 2022-06-26T01:43:16 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-residents-react-to-roe-v-wade-overturn/103-7a6b3cc9-577b-4f64-8c3b-a93f67d67bac |
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One month after Raul Labrador led the Central District Health board in voting to remove all recommendations regarding masks from district communications and the district’s website, three of the four counties in the district moved into the “high” community spread category for COVID-19, in which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing masks in indoor public spaces.
CDH said nothing. And it’ll continue to take that tack.
“If people want to follow the CDC, I can’t do anything about that,” Labrador told his fellow board members at the board’s May 20 meeting. “But I don’t think this board should be setting forth that policy.”
Dr. Ryan Cole, another CDH board member from Ada County, told the board, “We know that the CDC has been publishing false data and withholding data.” Speaking remotely from London, Cole said, “I’m at a meeting here with world experts discussing how corrupted the federal literature is.”
Cole claimed masking “has never worked and never will work for any community respiratory virus in any community setting.”
Top Idaho health experts strongly disagreed, and said the CDC is not in any way corrupt. “I think they take great pride in trying to be honest, transparent and direct, so I would disagree with that assessment,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho state epidemiologist.
“I have worked with the CDC for over 20 years, and for me, they’re a trusted partner,” she said. “The CDC is not one person who is to be trusted or not trusted. The CDC is a group of dedicated people, some of whom I trained with early on, many of whom I’ve met through the years. They are the most hard-working, honest, down-to-earth people I have worked with in my career.”
After more than a month during which COVID cases were down in Idaho and only one Idaho county, Payette County, strayed into the “high” community transmission level for a single week, four Idaho counties hit that mark on June 16, including Ada, Valley and Elmore counties. This past Thursday, all three dropped back into the “medium” range.
Hahn said the swings are a sign that residents should take care. “What Ada County is experiencing, we’re flirting on the edge between high and medium,” she said. “Does it really make sense for us to wear masks indoors one week, and then, whoops, we don’t need to any more the next day? … I think for most people, it’s going to be helpful to decide, OK, we’re in this period of time while COVID is circulating, wearing a mask while in indoor settings, which is a fairly easy thing to do, might be appropriate through summer and into fall.”
“I wear a mask when I go into the grocery store,” she said. “It’s not that hard to do, I’ve kind of gotten used to that. I probably will do that through the summer and fall until I see what’s happening with COVID.”
Valley County Commissioner Elt Hasbrouck, a CDH board member who opposed Labrador’s push to remove all mention of masking from CDH communications, said, “They wanted to basically, in my feeling, kind of gut the whole purpose of public health.” He said he and Dr. Jane Young, another Ada County board member who’s a nurse practitioner, “felt like we still need to inform the public and let the public know that there’s a risk out there.”
Young didn’t respond to a request for comment. Hasbrouck said, “I think everybody understands the coronavirus situation, that it kind of comes and goes. But the rest of the board felt like, ‘No, we need to get clear out of that and just kind of let the chips fall where they may.’ Which I think is not our role as a public health agency.”
The CDH board first took up the issue at its March meeting, when Labrador said he thought the CDC’s guidance hadn’t always been correct, and called for any recommendations regarding children and COVID-19 to come before the board for approval before going out to the public. The board at that time asked its director, Russ Duke, to develop a policy for the board to vote on.
At the board’s April meeting, Duke presented the policy to require board approval, which Labrador praised, saying the district needed this additional level of board oversight. It was approved on a 4-2 vote, with Hasbrouck and Young dissenting.
In May, Labrador made a motion to remove all recommendations to wear masks from the CDH website and documents, providing only a link to the CDC website for more information. After much discussion, in which board members said that likely was appropriate at that point but would need to be reconsidered if conditions changed, the motion carried unanimously.
“If it blows up again, which it is in other parts of the world right now, and comes back, then we’ll have to come back and revisit it,” Hasbrouck said before the vote. “I don’t want to burn any bridges. I think we still need to keep this in our back pocket, if the virus does come back and hits us again. Which, who knows? We may never have to talk about this again,” he said to laughter, adding, “We hope, we hope.”
A month later, conditions changed. But the board doesn’t meet again until August.
Betty Ann Nettleton, the board’s chair and a retired nurse from Elmore County, said, “If we see the necessity to call an emergency meeting, we will definitely do that. … We’re looking at the community numbers and hospitalizations, management of the situation overall. That’s been our goal from the start. So with all of the numbers that are coming out, various conflicting studies on masking, at the time of the meeting the numbers were somewhat different than they are now, so that’s why we did what we did.”
CDH spokesperson Rachel Garceau said, “There’s no plan to change anything, as we have not been directed by the board to do so.”
“We did exactly what they directed us to do,” Garceau said. “We removed all CDH guidance and recommendations for masking,” including from overall COVID pages on the website and from guidance for schools and child care operators.
When the board took its vote May 20, it had just been presented a white paper from its staff summarizing current scientific data on mask use among children and the effectiveness of masking in reducing disease transmission. The white paper cited 17 U.S. guidance documents and peer-reviewed studies documenting the effectiveness of masks in slowing the transmission of COVID-19 in school settings and the impact of mask-wearing on children, which concluded there were no adverse health impacts and children still were able to perceive emotions when interacting with people wearing masks.
Cole and Labrador both disagreed with all the studies. “I think the data is negligible at best on the effects,” Labrador said. “But I think the moment that we recommend it, I have heard from many schools that that recommendation is seen as ‘we have to do it or we’re going to get in trouble.’ And I think we just remain silent on it, and let people decide.”
“I know people disagree with me, but I think we need to be more responsible and we need to stop pushing masks on children,” Labrador said.
“Silence is a statement,” Young commented.
“It’s a statement that you believe in freedom, that you believe in making a decision for yourself based on whatever you’re comfortable with,” Labrador responded.
Though much of the discussion focused on children, Labrador’s motion removed all recommendations for anyone, of any age, to wear masks. He declined to answer a question from the Idaho Press about why his proposal was so broad.
“Some scientific studies confirm what most people intuitively know, that masks interfere with basic human interaction and can have a negative impact on our children,” Labrador said in a statement to the Idaho Press.
A former four-term congressman who last month won the GOP primary for Idaho attorney general, Labrador declined an interview, and agreed only to answer written questions; however, his statement didn’t answer most of the questions and he declined to address follow-up questions.
“He does not have anything else to add,” said Labrador’s campaign spokesman, Brent Littlefield. “He feels his statement speaks for itself.”
“In supporting a motion to remove masking recommendations from the Central District Health website, I specifically noted a concern for our children,” Labrador said in his written statement, which Littlefield provided to the Press via email. “Parents and citizens should be allowed to make their own decisions on these issues without coercion or pressure.”
Dr. David Pate, former CEO of the St. Luke’s Health System and a member of Idaho’s coronavirus task force, said, “That board is a hot mess.”
He said the CDC aroused some mistrust by not communicating effectively early in the pandemic, particularly when it at first didn’t recommend masking, and then did. “But no, the CDC is not corrupt,” Pate said. He said Cole shouldn’t be making “wild aspersions, especially in the view that he’s not speaking as a private citizen who can say whatever nonsense he wants, he’s speaking as a board member of a public health agency. And therefore I think his comments that have mostly been directed at undermining public health are particularly reprehensible.”
Removing all recommendations for masking from all CDH communications, Pate said, “I think reflects a political influence on the CDH board, rather than a public health or scientific or epidemiologic approach.”
“The science is clear now,” he said. “At this point in the pandemic, we have very high-quality scientific evidence to show that in fact masks will reduce your chance of being infected.”
He noted that people who disagree don’t have to visit the CDH website or follow recommendations they find there. “For those people going to the website, let’s be transparent, let’s be honest. Let’s give the facts,” Pate said. “Let people have the information, so that they can make the right decision for themselves.”
The city of Boise convened its emergency operations team after the county moved up into the “high” range for community spread, to consider additional measures like requiring masks in city buildings, but decided to stick with just recommendations for now, according to city spokesperson Maria Weeg, for people to “take care of themselves and their families the best they can, by taking actions like wearing masks, getting tests if they’re showing symptoms, taking all of those precautions that we know are working, staying up to date on vaccinations.”
“We’re certainly keeping all of that on our website,” she said.
CDH board vice chair Megan Blanksma declined to comment, referring questions to Garceau, who referred them back to the board.
Hasbrouck said, “We lost the vote. And so as a board you have to reach accord. That’s kind of what we’re doing.”
“My thought is after the first of the year, when Raul would probably go off the board and Ada County would appoint a new person, that hopefully we can come back and look at that policy change and maybe undo it. We’re just going to have to live with that decision until we get new board members that feel differently.”
Hasbrouck said temporary mask requirements in several of the district’s counties helped slow the spread of the virus when Idaho’s hospitals were overwhelmed at the height of the pandemic. “We got to critical care in the hospitals twice,” he said. “We were able to get through it, thanks to the hospitals and the great job they did. That was the main reason for the mask mandate, was just to slow the spread down so that the hospitals could handle the load. We got pretty close, but it worked.”
“Nobody knew how bad this was going to be at the beginning, so we may have overreacted a little bit,” he said, “but it’s probably better to overreact than not do anything, which is kind of where we’re at now.”
“You can find a study that’ll tell you anything you want,” Hasbrouck said. “I think we need to stick with the national organization, the CDC. That’s what those people do. We need to use those for our information.”
Labrador declined to respond to the Idaho Press on whether the move of three of the district’s counties into the “high” category for community spread changed his thoughts on the matter; or to describe his views on government’s responsibility for sharing public information either at the health district level or at the attorney general’s office level.
Hahn said, “We hope the public is looking at multiple sources for information, not just the district health department, which has great local public health information, but also our state health site, which continues to have that type of information available, and of course the CDC’s site and their recommendations.” The state of Idaho continues to update its COVID-19 website at coronavirus.idaho.gov, she said.
“I do like having all information available to the public on as many different sites as possible,” Hahn said. “I think that’s best.”
She echoed Pate that the CDC misstepped in its communications about masks early in the pandemic, but said, “I think they’re right on about masks right now. I think they’ve made it more clear that if you wear what they’re calling a ‘high quality mask,’ this would either be the medical-surgical mask or even better a KN-95 or N-95 mask, you have very good protection.”
“In the grocery store, I now wear a KN-95 mask,” she said. “Even if other people are not masked, I feel protected. I think that’s a reasonable approach.”
Idaho has seven public health districts; no other boards have reported passing similar motions regarding removing references to masking.
“I understand the health districts are run by the boards, and that the boards ultimately decide what the health district’s communications and focus … should be and are,” Hahn said. “Personally, I prefer an approach where the health district staff and the director are encouraged to put out as much information as possible. But I understand that the board had that authority to make those decisions.”
Nettleton said, “I just hope people will try to use common sense and stay safe as they proceed with having a fun summer.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/at-labradors-urging-health-district-stays-mum-on-masks/article_6c2b5c4a-a8b1-5fe0-b38f-01b5df186135.html | 2022-06-26T01:50:39 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/at-labradors-urging-health-district-stays-mum-on-masks/article_6c2b5c4a-a8b1-5fe0-b38f-01b5df186135.html |
HUNTINGTON, Oregon — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced the drowning victim was located Saturday near Catfish Junction. The drowning occurred Wednesday evening about 4 miles west of Weiser in the Snake River.
The man was identified as Bernardo Garcia Jr. He was 50 years old, from Beaverton, Oregon. Sheriff Matt Thomas said his family has been notified.
Chief Deputy Brady Johnston with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers received a call at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday from a resident along the Snake River who had heard two men yelling for help. The men had been kayaking when Johnston said they were flipped out of their kayak and into the water.
One man was able to swim to shore on the Idaho side of the river; the other continued drifting toward the Oregon side and disappeared out of sight. Johnston said they were not wearing life jackets.
A search for Garcia began as soon as the sheriff’s office got the call Wednesday night, but ended for the night after crews “ran out of daylight,” Johnston said. The search resumed Thursday morning, but searchers were unable to locate Garcia, and went out again on Friday morning, Sheriff Matt Thomas wrote in a Facebook post.
On Friday afternoon, Thomas said crews had difficulty on the river, because of high water, moss clogging boat propellers and jet skis picking up rocks.
Washington County Search and Rescue, Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office, Weiser Rural Fire, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Sand Hollow Fire Department, Oregon State Police, Malheur County Sheriff’s Office and Baker County Sheriff’s Office participated in the search on the ground, on the water and with drones in the air.
Friday morning, Johnston said, Payette County provided additional resources and assistance.
People wanting to volunteer in the search also reached out. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/drowning-victim-located-near-catfish-junction/article_54b61792-389a-5d04-a862-f3d3cff9a3f1.html | 2022-06-26T01:50:45 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/drowning-victim-located-near-catfish-junction/article_54b61792-389a-5d04-a862-f3d3cff9a3f1.html |
What you saw Saturday is what you get, in weather terms, if you have any faith in the significance and predictive power of averages.
And as might be expected, the average for the entire day, according to the National Weather Service, came close to the daily average, falling just one degree below. (With rounding.)
We may not always consider “average” to be an accolade. But if there’s a bright side to being average, Saturday showed it. On Saturday, our statistically average June 25 seemed in the language of everyday life to be a pretty nice June 25.
In Washington, Saturday, the first day of the first weekend of summer, bore many hallmarks of meteorological desirability.
Perhaps it fell a bit short of perfection. We saw clouds. The weather service described several Saturday hours as partly cloudy, and others as mostly cloudy.
But in Washington, a city with wide streets and without tall buildings, there’s a lot of sky to be seen. Washington on Saturday seemed to be a place where broad blue expanses could coexist peacefully with any number of clouds.
Those clouds sailed above us in white fleets and flotillas, billowing shape-shifting masses of water droplets, forming mountains and crags and castles. At times they possessed the proper position and adequate density to dim the light of the sun.
With all that, Saturday seemed a bright June day, obviously a summer’s day, a day that did its part to create and contribute to the carefree vibe of the weekend and the season.
No storms appeared poised to menace us. Even at moments when insurgent clouds seemed to seize control of the sky, rain did not seem part of our future.
And many of the gray-bellied clouds showed silver linings.
If constructing a careful atmospheric balance sheet for Saturday, we might wish to give a line to humidity. Saturday did not seem particularly dry. Dew points registered in the 60s. At times the heat index hit 90 degrees.
But a soft breeze from the south proved an asset. On Saturday, the cost of exertion did not require payment in perspiration. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/saturday-showed-the-bright-side-of-being-average/2022/06/25/1f3fdc20-f4d5-11ec-99d3-cbe6aa9af168_story.html | 2022-06-26T01:53:01 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/saturday-showed-the-bright-side-of-being-average/2022/06/25/1f3fdc20-f4d5-11ec-99d3-cbe6aa9af168_story.html |
A teen boy was killed during a motorcycle crash in Volusia County on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the 16-year-old was traveling south on I-95 in the area of mile marker 273 when it overcorrected and collided with a guard rail on the left.
The boy was ejected from the motorcycle and declared dead at the scene, troopers said.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/26/16-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-in-volusia-county-crash-troopers-say/ | 2022-06-26T02:00:36 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/26/16-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-in-volusia-county-crash-troopers-say/ |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some local shell-ebrities brought in quite the crowd at Padre Island National Seashore, Friday morning.
Members of the community flocked to the beach to watch turtle hatchlings make their way to the water for the very first time, all while cheering them on.
The hatchlings, so small they could fit in your palm, did not disappoint. With a little bit of guidance, they were able to find their footing and cross the border from land to sea to find their forever homes.
If you missed the event, Dr. Donna Shaver with Sea Turtle Science and Recovery said we are currently in hatchling season, so that means more releases are likely to come this summer.
In the meantime, Texas Sealife Center will have a turtle release on Sunday for rehabilitated turtles that have been in their care. This will take place at mile marker 216 on North Padre Island beach, beginning at 11 a.m.
Make sure to check in with 3NEWS this summer for updates on future adult and hatchling releases.
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DALLAS — A divided Texas Supreme Court has given the proposed high-speed bullet train between Dallas and Houston renewed life, at least on paper.
In a 5-3 decision, the court ruled Texas Central — the Dallas company planning to build the railway — has eminent domain authority. The ruling comes a little more than a week after opponents of the controversial project thought it was dead after Texas Central's CEO resigned, leaving the company without any top management.
The $30 billion train has been in the works for years. If built, it would travel at a speed of up to 200 miles per hour and enable passengers to commute between Dallas and Houston in about 90 minutes, according to Texas Central. The company argues the project will benefit Texas by taking cars off roads, creating thousands of jobs and generating billions of dollars in economic impact.
Many Texas land owners whose properties sit in the proposed path of the train oppose the project. James Miles of Leon County sued Texas Central in 2019 challenging whether the company has the authority to use eminent domain to take property for the project.
In siding with Texas Central, the court's majority said their decision focuses narrowly on the issue of eminent domain, not about the merits of the train.
"At the outset, it is important to recognize what this case is about and what it is not about. The case involves the interpretation of statutes relating to eminent domain; it does not ask us to opine about whether high-speed rail between Houston and Dallas is a good idea or whether the benefits of the proposed rail service outweigh its detriments," Justice Debra Lehrmann wrote for the court.
Lehrmann was joined in the majority by Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and Justices Jeff Boyd, Brett Busby and Evan Young. Justices John Devine, Jimmy Blacklock and Rebeca Aizpuru Huddle dissented. Justice Jane Bland, who joined the court in September 2019, did not participate in the decision.
One of the central questions during the case has been whether or not Texas Central actually meets the definition of being a "railroad." The trial court decided the entities comprising Texas Central do not qualify as either railroad companies or interurban electric railway companies and granted summary judgment to the landowner. The appeals court reversed the lower court's decision and ruled the entities qualify as both.
The Supreme Court majority ruled Texas Central has eminent-domain power as interurban electric railway companies and said it did not to address whether they also qualify as railroad companies.
In a dissenting opinion, Justices Huddle, Blacklock and Devine said the ruling "resurrects a 115-year-old statute" governing interurban electric railways", which they described as "sisters to the trolley car" popular in the late 19th century.
"No one questions that the statute ... granted eminent-domain authority to facilitate construction of small electric railways for ferrying Texans short distances between adjacent towns and up and down Main Streets alongside horse-drawn carriages," the dissenting justices wrote. "But it blinks reality to conclude, as the Court does, that the same trolley-car statute confers eminent domain power on private entities aspiring to build — in 2022 — a massive $30 billion infrastructure project capable of supporting an elevated, 672-foot-long high-speed train as it traverses hundreds of miles and thousands of privately owned parcels between Houston and Dallas."
They also wrote that the majority opinion abandons longstanding principles to provide protection to property owners.
Texas Central celebrated the decision in a statement to the Dallas Business Journal while offering little detail about what the company plans to do next. "We are appreciative to the Texas Supreme Court for their time and consideration of this important issue as we continue work on this innovative high-speed passenger train rail," the company said.
An attorney representing Miles, the landowner who sued Texas Central, was not immediately available for comment.
Jennifer Stevens, a spokeswoman for the group ReRoute the Route, expressed disappointment in the court's ruling. ReRoute the Route is comprised of Texas businesses and civic organizations opposed to the train.
"While we are deeply disappointed with the ruling, Re-Route the Route will continue to educate federal, state, and local officials on this project’s many failings, including private property violations, severe public hazards, adverse minority community impact, weakened flood control, significant environmental damage, financial mismanagement and more, all of which render it utterly ineligible for any taxpayer support,” Stevens said.
Waller County Judge Trey Duhon, who is also president of Texans Against High-Speed Rail, said in statement said the group will continue to oppose the project. Despite the ruling, Duhon said he does not believe Texas Central has the ability to make the project happen.
"We cannot understand how the Supreme Court of Texas can designate a company in full meltdown and another company that was created and exists entirely on paper as railroads with eminent domain authority," Duhon said. "No matter the ruling, we were and remain prepared to continue the fight. We will continue to protect private property rights, tax dollars, and our natural resources. We strongly believe even with this ruling that Texas Central will not be able to progress, as it has no money, no permits, and no leadership, which has been the case for years." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-supreme-court-30-billion-bullet-train-project-seize-land-eminent-doman/287-9eaf16ea-b9a9-45b8-912f-7e8ceee5a74f | 2022-06-26T02:05:20 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-supreme-court-30-billion-bullet-train-project-seize-land-eminent-doman/287-9eaf16ea-b9a9-45b8-912f-7e8ceee5a74f |
AUSTIN, Texas — Some local Texas officials are taking steps to guarantee that abortion seekers and providers in their communities won’t face criminal charges in the wake of the overturn of Roe v. Wade, but legal experts say these initiatives are unlikely to meaningfully change the landscape of abortion access in the state.
Since Friday’s ruling, the state’s abortion clinics have stopped performing the procedure. Abortion funds, which help pay for procedures out of state, have halted their work fearing legal repercussions.
Texas lawmakers passed a law last year that would ban abortions, with narrow exceptions, if the Supreme Court overturned Roe. The law criminalizes the person who performs the abortion, not the person who undergoes the procedure.
The law will go into effect 30 days after a formal judgment from the court; however, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an advisory on Friday indicating that prosecutors could bring abortion-related charges immediately under the state’s pre-Roe statutes.
Five Texas district attorneys announced Friday they would not prosecute abortion-related crimes. Meanwhile, the Austin City Council is proposing a measure that would direct police to de-prioritize investigating allegations of illegal abortions.
But even if criminal charges are off the table in those jurisdictions, local policies “do not and cannot restore the access to reproductive freedom that has been lost,” said South Texas College of Law professor Charles “Rocky” Rhodes.
“The difficulty is that clinics won’t provide abortion services, even if abortion-related crimes are not investigated or prosecuted locally,” Rhodes said in an email. “The doctors and the facilities are likely to face state licensure and other administrative consequences even without a criminal prosecution.”
But, Rhodes said, these declarations are not entirely symbolic. They make an important statement about local officials’ priorities and can serve to reduce fear among health care providers and people seeking abortion-inducing medication outside the traditional health care system.
Local initiatives
That was the idea behind the Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone Act, which Austin council members started discussing after a draft of the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked in early May.
“A lot of people were scared. There were a lot of people that were confused,” Austin Council Member Paige Ellis said. “There’s a lot of people that are looking to elected leaders to help and it’s on us to … make sure we can do something that benefits our constituents.”
The GRACE Act bans the use of city funds for investigating reports of abortion and directs the police to make abortion-related investigations their lowest priority.
Council members have called for a special meeting to consider the proposal the week of July 18.
“What the GRACE Act is aiming to do is obviously not supersede state law, because it can’t do that,” Ellis said. “But we can deprioritize the limited resources that we have as a city and within our police department.”
Elected district attorneys in Bexar, Dallas, Fort Bend, Nueces and Travis counties have made similar commitments to deprioritize abortion cases. Local prosecutors have wide discretion to decide which cases they pursue, and choosing to focus on abortion cases “makes a mockery of justice,” according to an open letter these prosecutors signed Friday.
“Our legislatures may decide to criminalize personal healthcare decisions, but we remain obligated to prosecute only those cases that serve the interests of justice and the people,” the letter said.
Additional penalties
But even if authorities won’t investigate those cases and prosecutors won’t pursue criminal charges, there are still significant civil penalties and administrative consequences associated with abortion in Texas.
The state’s trigger ban makes it a felony to perform an abortion except to save the life of the mother. But the law also requires the Texas attorney general to file a civil lawsuit against anyone who performs a prohibited abortion for “not less than $100,000 for each violation,” and revoke the license of any health care provider involved in the procedure.
“That's your entire livelihood. That's just not feasible for someone to do so,” said Liz Sepper, a law professor at the University of Texas at Austin. “A prosecutor saying that they won't prosecute is not going to keep clinics open. It's not going to allow doctors to perform abortions.”
The state is also still operating under a law known as Senate Bill 8, which empowers private citizens to bring civil lawsuits against anyone who “aids or abets” an abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy.
That law, the trigger law and many other Texas statutes specifically exempt patients who seek abortions from penalties, though the state’s pre-Roe statutes are less explicit, which some legal experts believe could leave the door open to criminal charges against people seeking an abortion.
And under the existing laws, friends, family members and anyone else who aids in a prohibited abortion could potentially be vulnerable to civil and administrative penalties, even if a prosecutor won’t bring criminal charges.
Republican lawmakers are already working to circumvent local efforts to turn a blind eye to abortion. They have discussed expanding the law that currently allows private lawsuits related to abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy to allow suits for abortions from the moment of fertilization. And state Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, has said he plans to propose legislation that would empower district attorneys to prosecute abortion-related crimes across the state, even when local authorities refuse to do so.
Sepper said that there are actions local municipalities can take to have an impact on reproductive rights, like increasing access to emergency contraception, funding travel out-of-state or helping strengthen the legal defense system for people who do face criminal charges, among others.
But meaningfully changing the abortion landscape may be beyond their purview.
“They have a limited ability to really respond,” she said. “Abortion has never been an issue that’s for municipalities to address.”
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/abortion-deciminalize-texas-local/285-3f73bb4f-0e2f-47a2-b801-2e44adf0e0ef | 2022-06-26T02:05:26 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/abortion-deciminalize-texas-local/285-3f73bb4f-0e2f-47a2-b801-2e44adf0e0ef |
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A video on social media of Jack Collins dancing and smiling confirms how his sister describes him.
“He always had a smile on his face,” Ann Starr tells 13 News. “I sure loved him. And will miss him.”
Collins was 65 years old and from Chapmanville. He was on board the Huey that crashed shortly after take-off Wednesday evening from the Logan County Airport.
Collins started working as a coal miner when he was 17 years old. Starr says their dad trained him. He’d since retired.
“My brother was a fine man. Everyone who knew him loved him,” she said.
Collins was among five others who died during the crash of the Vietnam-era helicopter.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/he-always-had-a-smile-on-his-face-family-remembers-helicopter-crash-victim/ | 2022-06-26T02:17:11 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/he-always-had-a-smile-on-his-face-family-remembers-helicopter-crash-victim/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — With the first real taste of summer heat coming this weekend, preparations were underway at a Northeast Portland warehouse Saturday morning. Dozens of Multnomah County staff volunteered to assemble cooling kits.
The kits consist of bags filled with items to help people keep cool, and they'll be distributed at events throughout the weekend as well as through county partners like Meals on Wheels.
Each kit includes a reusable water bottle, an ice tray, misting bottle, gel packs, electrolyte packets, a towel, information on available resources and tips to stay cool.
"We know that one of the most effective interventions is to make people aware of the risk to heat," said Jenny Carver, senior emergency management planner with the county.
Carver said the county has been distributing cooling kits for the past few years. Last year they gave out between 500 and 800 kits.
"This is our largest effort that we've ever done before," Carver said. "We're hoping to get 3,000 out to the community."
As the community braces for its first significant heat, the county hopes to help people in need with these cooling kits.
"So we can get them in the hands and homes of people who need them most earlier in the summer so that they can prepare," said Carver.
Multnomah County health officials said they are opening the Holgate, Central and Gresham Libraries until 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for people who need to escape the high temperatures.
Multnomah County Lead Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines said cooling shelters — where people can stay overnight — will not be open, because temperatures are supposed to cool overnight. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/multnomah-county-heat-cooling-kits/283-0be3c1b8-fbd0-40f3-b173-acce41d6e59d | 2022-06-26T02:17:58 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/multnomah-county-heat-cooling-kits/283-0be3c1b8-fbd0-40f3-b173-acce41d6e59d |
SALEM, Oregon — The death of a child is likely the hardest thing a parent may ever have to face — but imagine losing more than one, and all to cancer. That's the reality for a family from Salem, and right now they are determined to save their 7-year-old from the disease. They say they could desperately use help from the community.
Thomas John Borja is doing all he can to live the life of a 7-year-old, despite spending a lot of time away from his home in Salem. Thomas is fighting a rare form of brain cancer.
“Unfortunately, this year they found that he has a mass in his brain, the right side-lower. And from there they did surgery and we're doing treatments now for Thomas,” explained his mother, Ramona Borja.
Ramona is with her son full time as he goes through specialized proton radiation treatments and chemotherapy at Seattle Children's Hospital.
And through the challenging treatments, Thomas continues to shine as the bright light loved ones know him to be. KGW found that out while visiting with Zelda Calvo, whom Thomas calls "Auntie Beautiful," and family godmother Carrie Kudna.
On a Zoom call connecting Keizer, Oregon with Seattle, Thomas told them about his treatments.
“I made it through all the hard ones because I can't get too much of that medicine,” said Thomas.
Doctors have not yet given a prognosis for the boy. But they believe his cancer is the result of something called constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) syndrome. It's a long name for a rare genetic disorder that greatly increases the risk of developing one or more types of cancer in children.
CMMRD is an affliction that Ramona now knows all too well. Her first daughter, Fatiana Hope, died of brain cancer in 2008 at the age of seven.
“I was crying — I begged her doctors to help her, I asked God for help because I said I’ll do anything if you just give me back my daughter,” recounted Ramona.
Ramona began rebuilding her life from that tragic loss, only to have it happen all over again.
“And then my son 'A.J.,' Abraham John, he was eight at the time and had the same symptoms,” she said.
Her second child, Abraham John, also developed brain cancer. At that point doctors had not made the genetic connection, so Ramona had no way of knowing the hereditary nature of the disorder.
A.J. bravely fought his cancer off several times, as they moved from their native Guam to the United States for treatment and surgeries. But after settling in the Pacific Northwest and entering remission for six months, A.J. was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. He died in 2019, a month after his 14th birthday.
Testing after A.J.’s death identified the underlying condition and showed that the then-3-year-old Thomas had the same genetic disorder, CMMRD. So doctors performed regular MRI and colon screenings on the boy. At age 7, they discovered the brain tumor.
“It's the hardest thing to watch somebody you care about go through that and the only thing you can do is be there to support her,” said Kudna.
Of course, that support is extremely important, now focused on Thomas and his family. But they can't do it alone. Ramona is not able to maintain her job, and her fiancé is managing two other kids at home, also with no income.
“It would mean everything, even a little bit would mean everything,” said Calvo, who set up a GoFundMe to help with the cost of everyday living and added costs of travel and other expenses as Thomas gets specialized treatment in Seattle.
“The question — what do you do, how do you do it? You pray, and you have faith. And then you rely on your family and the community, right?” said Kudna.
Support from others would allow the family to stay focused on the most important thing: a beautiful boy who has earned his title, "Island Warrior."
“I'm praying for a second chance with Thomas, and I just pray that this treatment that he's doing is going to work, because I can't afford losing another child,” said Ramona Borja.
In mid-July, Thomas is scheduled to return to Salem and receive further treatment back at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/salem-family-child-rare-genetic-disorder-cancer/283-7f69bc1f-0409-49e3-8105-16870a594ac4 | 2022-06-26T02:18:04 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/salem-family-child-rare-genetic-disorder-cancer/283-7f69bc1f-0409-49e3-8105-16870a594ac4 |
One hundred neglected animals were rescued from a property in Lancaster County that officials say was in "extremely unsanitary conditions".
The Pennsylvania SPCA said 27 cats, 11 dogs, 32 chickens, five horses, four sheep, four guinea pigs, two turkeys and one goat were seized and rescued from the property in Quarryville after receiving a complaint from a resident concerned that animals were living in poor conditions.
PSPCA Rescues 100 Animals From Property After ‘Living in Filth'
After the search warrant was executed, the PSPCA brought most of the animals rescued to its Philadelphia Headquarters to undergo examination and receive the necessary care.
“Each and every day our officers are in the trenches saving animals from cruel conditions," said Julie Kim, PSPCA's CEO. "Each of these animals will get the care that they need, and it will be our privilege to put them on the path to new lives free from neglect,” she said.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to call the PSPCA’s Cruelty Hotline at 866-601-SPCA. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/pspca-rescues-100-animals-from-property-after-living-in-filth/3281831/ | 2022-06-26T02:18:47 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/pspca-rescues-100-animals-from-property-after-living-in-filth/3281831/ |
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It definitely was something you don't see everyday. In Joe Burton's case, it's something he never saw. He returned to his apartment at Southwest Villas on Connie Jean Road near 103rd Street at about 1 p.m. Friday.
"My dog kept barking and wouldn't stop," he said. Burton looked out on to his back patio and figured out why.
"There was a coyote just laying there and it wouldn't move," he said.
Burton immediately called Jacksonville's animal control office. After not having any luck with them, he then called Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Strike two. "They said it's private property and it's not their problem," Burton said.
He called 911 and a Jacksonville officer came out. The officer tried to frighten the animal to make it go on its way. That didn't work. It remained on the patio, unfazed, Burton said.
He believed the animal was ill because it wouldn't move.
Burton then did what everyone does when they need quick information.
He went to Google.
There, he found a group called Quick Catch on San Jose Boulevard. They were there in 15 minutes removing the animal.
According to humanesociety.org coyotes are generally nocturnal and seldom seen. You may catch a glimpse of a coyote as they move from one part of their territory to another in search of prey, such as small mammals like moles or mice.
Burton said the coyote he found on the patio was sick, which was evident when it didn't try to avoid humans and how it collapsed once the trappers loaded it in their truck.
After the coyote was removed, there was still something sticking in Burton's craw. The lack of action from the city's animal control and FWC. "Why are we paying them?" the veteran said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-encounters-coyote-on-apartment-patio-in-jacksonville/77-7f10cab5-8ad4-4aa8-8ef4-06228f2d1706 | 2022-06-26T02:21:16 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-encounters-coyote-on-apartment-patio-in-jacksonville/77-7f10cab5-8ad4-4aa8-8ef4-06228f2d1706 |
MACON, Ga. — It's something out of a story book. Christian and Braxton Hurt were born at Piedmont Macon 28 days apart.
28 years later, the couple got married. But the coincidences don't stop there.
Mary Hurt says she knew Christian's mom, Dianne Pattrson, from college. Once her son Braxton met Christian everything just seemed to fall in place.
"That was really neat it was like wow, it was like feeling weird at the same time. It was like God orchestrated all of this from the very first day that they met," Mary said.
Now, Christian and Braxton have their first son, Jaxon, who was born at Piedmont Macon just after midnight on June 14. But the trip to the hospital was something a little unexpected.
"We get right to the I-16 I-75 split. It's kind of like your worst nightmare you're saying uh-oh," Braxton said.
An 18-wheeler had wrecked, the couple had found themselves in the middle of a traffic nightmare.
"Traffics not moving anywhere, and just stuck there. We couldn't go forward or back. It was just kind of scary in that moment not sure how long we would be there," Christian said.
The traffic stood at a 30 minute stand still. But, luckily Braxton Hurt was able to speak with the fire department Captain.
He got the couple through just in time.
"We truly are thankful for him, and were just blessed. Just want to give all the glory and honor back to God. Just for allowing this all to happen," Braxton said.
Pattrson says she's happy Christian and Braxton found each other.
"To hear them talk about their relationship, and how they met it was love at first sight. Because he asked her out on a date and they went out on several dates after that initial first visit," Pattrson said.
The Hurts say they are thankful that everything came full circle, and that they have a beautiful new baby boy.
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COVID-19 memorial with thousands of flags opens on RI State House lawn to honor lives lost
PROVIDENCE — The more than 3,000 Rhode Islanders lost to COVID-19 were memorialized Saturday with a display of thousands of white flags on the State House lawn and a ceremony that opened a week during which the flags will remain in place — available for loved ones and friends to sign in remembrance of those who have died.
The display, a striking juxtaposition of wind-swept white against the lush green of early-summer grass and trees, was created by artist Suzanne Firstenberg, who designed the “In America: Remember” installation on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. By the time the installation closed, more than 700,000 white flags had been placed in the nation’s capital in memory of Americans who died during the pandemic.
“This art is meant to call attention to the immense loss of life that has happened because of COVID and to bring us an opportunity to grieve together,” Firstenberg said in an interview with The Providence Journal before the ceremony began.
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“We are so divided now, but there's one thing we're together in, and that is grief. We have all suffered from COVID, from this pandemic, whether it's the loss of life of a loved one, loss of a job, of income or educational opportunities. This gives us a chance to reflect.”
“Everybody's been touched by the pandemic,” said the Rev. Eugene Dyszlewski, president of the Rhode Island Council of Churches, the multifaith group that brought the installation to Rhode Island. “In the early days, people were not able to be with their loved one when they died. It was difficult to memorialize anyone or do a funeral, because we couldn't gather, there couldn't be more than five or six people. A lot of the usual kind of steps in mourning were missing. And so this is another mourning opportunity. Perhaps a healing opportunity for people.”
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During his remarks, Sen. Jack Reed said: “This memorial is a touching tribute to those we have lost in Rhode Island. Each of these flags represents a friend, a neighbor, a parent, a grandparent. We carry them in our hearts. And we have a responsibility to shape a brighter future in America. We must lift up those who have suffered during this pandemic and do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and also do our part to ensure an equitable and just society.”
During the coming week, Rhode Islanders are invited to visit the memorial and write an inscription on one of the white flags. Sharpie pens and informational materials will be available. According to Bradley Hospital’s Margaret R. Paccione, clerics from many faiths have been trained in counseling and will be available on a rotating basis to assist visitors who may want to discuss their grief.
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The display concludes with a closing ceremony at 7 p.m. on July 2 “during which we are inviting firefighters and first responders from the individual towns and cities of Rhode Island to gather the flags for their individual towns and cities,” according to the Council of Churches.
Among the others speaking on Saturday were Firstenberg, Dyszlewski, the Rev. Effie McAvoy, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Dr. Michael Fine and the Rev. Chontell N. Washington. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/25/covid-memorial-thousands-flags-opens-rhode-island-state-house-lawn/7723921001/ | 2022-06-26T02:26:43 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/25/covid-memorial-thousands-flags-opens-rhode-island-state-house-lawn/7723921001/ |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tens of thousands of people attended this year’s St. Pete Pride Parade – which returned after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With more than 175 floats and groups, organizers labeled it the largest parade in the event’s 20-year history.
And, that’s saying something. St. Pete Pride has ballooned into one of the largest Pride events in the United States and the biggest in Florida. More than 300,000 people are estimated to be attending weekend Pride events in the city.
The rainbow flag is flying proudly over city hall.
Both leading Democratic gubernatorial candidates attended in person. Charlie Crist held a rainbow sign that said “Say Gay" and Nikki Fried carried a rainbow flag.
Some parade attendees carried signs with references to the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion, while others, like Crist, had references to the Parental Rights in Education law – dubbed “don’t say gay” by critics.
Most attendees had a simple unifying message about spreading love. They wore rainbow-themed apparel. Many offered up “free hugs” to anyone who needed one.
The very few anti-Pride protesters were outnumbered by crowds of Pride-goers promoting compassion and love for all.
The parade kicked off at 4 p.m. at Vinoy Park. Attendees braved the heat along Bayshore Drive to watch the floats pass by on their journey to Albert Whitted Park.
One of those floats was the 10 Tampa Bay float, which returned for another year. If you haven’t yet seen our 30-minute Pride Month special, “Proud to be in the Bay,” you can watch it by downloading the free 10 Tampa Bay app for Roku and Fire TV.
2022 St. Pete Pride Parade
A Parade Festival opened up about two hours before the start of the parade, offering food, drinks and music in North Straub Park. At 7 p.m., organizers say South Straub Park was turned into “a women and non-binary pop-up nightclub.”
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CARMEL, Ind. — 13News meteorologist Chuck Lofton was recognized during Saturday's 53rd Great Lakes Regional Emmy Awards for earning one of television's highest honors.
(NOTE: The above video is of Chuck Lofton being surprised with the news he was being inducted into the Silver Circle.)
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Great Lakes named Lofton as one of this year's Silver Circle honorees, celebrating him for his years of service in the TV industry.
Lofton was recognized at Saturday's Emmy Awards at the Lucas Estate in Carmel. During the ceremony, he and two other members of 13News' team were named the winners of the Emmy Award for best news feature.
Lofton will officially be inducted into the Silver Circle at a ceremony in Cleveland in July.
Silver Circle inductees have dedicated at least 25 years of distinguished service, but they're recognized for more than just the length of their careers. They set high standards for their work within the industry, in addition to giving back to their communities.
The committee considers the following criteria:
- Service to the television or media-related industries
- Service to the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- Service to the community involving television or allied media
- Service to people working in or training for careers in television or allied media
Lofton has worked in local broadcasting for more than 40 years. His career with WTHR began in September 1985 with the very first Sunrise show. In addition to his work in TV, his forecasts have been heard on "Jim, Deb and Kevin" on 95.5 WFMS-FM in Indianapolis since 2000.
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NORMAL – Music was made in Uptown Normal this weekend with roots reaching far across the world.
The town’s free Make Music Normal festival returned Friday to its pre-COVID attendance levels, according to Normal Civic Arts Manager Adam Fox. He said it was really fun to be back at full capacity, adding “it was really lovely.”
He estimated over 5,000 people made it to the first day of the event. Friday featured local rock bands like Bury Thy Wicked, Great Value Jesus, and The Recombinants. Dexter O’Neal and the Funk Yard brought out the funk, and the Peoria Rhythm Kings sang the blues too that evening.
Saturday afternoon crowds picked up just a few hours after the rain was cleared. Fox said absolutely miserable morning weather gave way to an idyllic afternoon, which then led to a miserable, wet evening. Performances stopped early at 7 p.m. Saturday due to continued weather-related safety concerns.
“That’s Central Illinois weather,” he noted.
But it didn’t stop bands and music fans from making the most of the sunny day. Paddy’s Favorite Sons performed Irish folk songs, young rockers with Sad Rat played punk music, and Straight Answer Jazz Trio served smooth guitar licks and jumping keyboards.
Fox said organizers were seeing audiences really enjoying coming back out to summer live music events.
“People seem really, really happy to have those options back and we're so happy to be able to provide them,” he said.
One visitor who made an unplanned stop Saturday at the Brandon Cattle and The Branding Irons show was Hayden Cseve. He said he came from Gibson City to shop at Graham Cracker Comics in Uptown Normal, and didn’t expect to enter a music festival.
Cseve said Brandon Cattle and The Branding Irons had a different sound and you could really feel the bass.
Normal’s Donna DeBose was digging the Straight Answer Jazz Trio set. She said their second piece made her feel both energetic and calm, but also rhythmic and warm.
DeBose loves how jazz melodies are both repeated, but also improvised “because it takes you on a journey,” she said.
She added the improvisation usually leaves you satisfied, and agreed that it’s unique as well.
Todd Willoughby, of Normal, saw Sad Rat’s show with his son, Joe Willoughby. The father said the band had a good, 1960s vibe with psychedelic sounds.
He also said he loves that they put on live music events in town. Willoughby said he moved here three years ago and was searching for what outings the Twin Cities were providing.
“This is great,” he said, adding he planned to walk around the fest and explore.
Forty bands were scheduled to play the event, though a few didn’t perform because of inclement weather concerns. Fox said organizers would book those bands again at the Normal Theater or Connie Lake Amphitheater.
“We’re going to make sure Make Music Normal 2 and Make Music Normal 3 happen at some point so that all of those acts get a chance to get in front of everybody,” he said.
Brazilian beats
People of all ages became immersed in the rhythm of the Bloco Gavião Afro-Brazilian percussion workshop, which was moved into the third floor of the Children’s Discovery Museum due to morning rain. Families were invigorated in dance and drumming of samba reggae, plus tapping of maculelê sticks.
Instructor Mark Becker said the Bloco Gavião class is an outreach program of the Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande, which is based in Urbana.
Becker said they did simple choreography, adding that both samba reggae and maculelê are different manifestations of Afro-Brazilian.
“One of the things I love about it is it’s a welcoming of all people,” he said, adding he lived and studied in Brazil and too was welcomed into their traditions.
“It's just welcoming to all people from all backgrounds, and I've always really appreciated that,” Becker continued.
He said they really liked Saturday’s workshop, because it was fun to work with kids that enjoy it.
“The highlight for me is always seeing the joy that people walk away with when they hear the music,” Becker said. “It's almost instant – you get to see that look on their faces.”
What makes the Afro-Brazilian music different from a standard concert hall experience, he said, is the audience participation.
“That participation is a way of showing respect, and showing interest and support for the musicians,” Becker continued. “It's good for people to be clapping, dancing, and participating.”
Married couple Noeli and Paul Anderson, of Normal were handed maculelê sticks, and then joined in to drum and dance in the circle.
Noeli Anderson, 76, is from the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. She said she met her husband on a blind date in San Francisco. Her husband added they’ve been married 52 years.
What she loves most about the music is how lively it is. She also said “it makes you want to dance.”
So when Noeli Anderson was handed the maculelê sticks, she said she had to participate.
Paul Anderson, 78, is a retired ISU professor, and said he has taught at the University of Brasilia for over 4 years.
“We’ve seen it, we like it, we love it, and that’s why we came here,” he said of the percussion workshop.
What he loves most about it: “The beat. It just kept on going.”
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some local shell-ebrities brought in quite the crowd at Padre Island National Seashore, Friday morning.
Members of the community flocked to the beach to watch turtle hatchlings make their way to the water for the very first time, all while cheering them on.
The hatchlings, so small they could fit in your palm, did not disappoint. With a little bit of guidance, they were able to find their footing and cross the border from land to sea to find their forever homes.
If you missed the event, Dr. Donna Shaver with Sea Turtle Science and Recovery said we are currently in hatchling season, so that means more releases are likely to come this summer.
In the meantime, Texas Sealife Center will have a turtle release on Sunday for rehabilitated turtles that have been in their care. This will take place at mile marker 216 on North Padre Island beach, beginning at 11 a.m.
Make sure to check in with 3NEWS this summer for updates on future adult and hatchling releases.
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MACON, Ga. — It's something out of a story book. Christian and Braxton Hurt were born at Piedmont Macon 28 days apart.
28 years later, the couple got married. But the coincidences don't stop there.
Mary Hurt says she knew Christian's mom, Dianne Pattrson, from college. Once her son Braxton met Christian everything just seemed to fall in place.
"That was really neat it was like wow, it was like feeling weird at the same time. It was like God orchestrated all of this from the very first day that they met," Mary said.
Now, Christian and Braxton have their first son, Jaxon, who was born at Piedmont Macon just after midnight on June 14. But the trip to the hospital was something a little unexpected.
"We get right to the I-16 I-75 split. It's kind of like your worst nightmare you're saying uh-oh," Braxton said.
An 18-wheeler had wrecked, the couple had found themselves in the middle of a traffic nightmare.
"Traffics not moving anywhere, and just stuck there. We couldn't go forward or back. It was just kind of scary in that moment not sure how long we would be there," Christian said.
The traffic stood at a 30 minute stand still. But, luckily Braxton Hurt was able to speak with the fire department Captain.
He got the couple through just in time.
"We truly are thankful for him, and were just blessed. Just want to give all the glory and honor back to God. Just for allowing this all to happen," Braxton said.
Pattrson says she's happy Christian and Braxton found each other.
"To hear them talk about their relationship, and how they met it was love at first sight. Because he asked her out on a date and they went out on several dates after that initial first visit," Pattrson said.
The Hurts say they are thankful that everything came full circle, and that they have a beautiful new baby boy.
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BOISE, Idaho — Following the Supreme Court's abortion decision Friday, KTVB discussed the political and legal side of the ruling. However, a part of this abortion equation that hasn't been discussed much over the last few months is from the provider's perspective, the doctor.
Doctors are the ones in the room when the decision to have an abortion is made and they are the ones on the receiving end of Senate Bill 1385, which will go into effect in Idaho sometime in August.
The bill says, "every person who performs or attempts to perform an abortion as defined in this chapter commits the crime of criminal abortion." That is unless they can prove it was to save the life of the mother.
Dr. Loren Colson is a family physician that provides obstetrics and reproductive care, including options counseling like abortion.
Dr. Colson is a member of the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians and sits on the Reproductive Health Committee. He's also one of the state leaders for the Reproductive Health Access Project.
Knowing a bit about the topic, Dr. Colson calls the ruling by SCOTUS a huge step backwards for reproductive health care.
Dr. Colson: "We know that without abortion access, that more mothers will die because they can't get the care they need. What we do know is pregnancy is a dangerous condition for a lot of people and that the US has a pretty high maternal morality rate already for a developed country and that this is only going to make it worse. So, even though the law says that there's a provision for the life of the mother to allow for abortion, more mothers will still die because they did not have access to abortion care."
Brian Holmes: "How do you weigh that with the rights of the unborn, which is the other side of this argument?"
Dr. Colson: "My belief and the belief of our professional organization here, the Idaho Academy of Physicians, is that this is a very personal decision between the patient and the provider and that is a decision that should stay in that area and not should be decided upon by anyone else, including our legislators."
Brian Holmes: "You're going to be in this place where you're going to make a decision, like you, I will not be liable for this if the physician determined in good faith medical judgment that the abortion was necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman. Are there going to be situations where you're going to have to weigh your legal options over your medical options?"
Dr. Colson: "Absolutely. It's not always clear at an appointment early on in the pregnancy or later on in the pregnancy if the life of the mother is eminently in danger. There will definitely come a time when a patient is concerned based on their own health risks, that they might have pregnancy complications and that they don't want to continue the pregnancy for that reason, but in that moment it might be hard to justify that that is to protect the life of the mother, because it would be theoretical at that point that they wouldn't have had that complication already and by the time they have that complication, it might be too late."
Brian Holmes: "Like what instances would that be the case?"
Dr. Colson: "Probably the most prevalent one would be a condition called preeclampsia or if one develops high blood pressure and then a lot of different organ failure problems, such as swelling of the brain, seizures, and ultimately could lead to death. That doesn't usually happen until later on in the pregnancy."
Brian Holmes: "Does it happen that people are given this risk assessment of preeclampsia and they say, 'I don't want to deal with that,' and they make the decision to have an abortion?"
Dr. Colson: "Yeah, I would say that is one of many factors that the folks say, 'I want to be pregnant or my family at risk.' These people aren't first time parents, they have kids, they have a family already and I think while they may even be excited about the pregnancy, it may not be an unwanted pregnancy when they weigh that against, 'is it worth it for me to leave my family to die by continue this pregnancy?' A lot of them will come to the decision of 'no, it's not worth it to me, I would not like to continue this pregnancy.'"
Brian Holmes: "There's a lot of gray area they say when it comes to what's that medical decisions versus what's the life of the mother kind of thing. What's it like to be in that gray area?"
Dr. Colson: "I think that what's hard for folks that don't have a medical background for them to understand is, that is the area we always deal in is gray area and we're constantly weighing our decisions of, these are the probabilities, what decision do you want to make as the patient, as part of shared decision-making process. It's almost never a clear-cut answer on most of medicine, and so that's why its super important to us that we keep it between the patient and the provider and for the patient to be able to make that choice that they feel they need to make that choice, based on the information that's been laid out in front of them."
Brian Holmes: "How is this going to change your life? Your career? Your job going forward?"
Dr. Colson: "It's going to be really tough, because I think myself and my colleagues are going to feel like we have to make a decision for patients to continue a pregnancy they may not want and to follow them throughout that entire process. So, for nine months, help them to manage themselves medically and carry a pregnancy that they don't want, that they expressed to us that they didn't want, from the very beginning."
Dr. Colson said doctors, as a species, are pretty risk averse and instead of having to face that gray area of abortion - most who now provide the option - will likely just stop providing the option to avoid the chance of any legal trouble.
He also told KTVB, right now, a decision to have an abortion is 100% upon the patient.
When asked if this ruling shifts some of that onus to the doctor to make that decision, worrying about the legal ramifications, Dr. Colson said that decision has been made by Idaho lawmakers.
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ENUMCLAW, Wash. — First responders have called off search and rescue operations for a 20-year-old man who went missing after going into the water at Green River Gorge Saturday afternoon.
Search and rescue units were called to the Green River Gorge Resort area near Black Diamond around 1:30 p.m. Saturday for a water rescue. At least seven agencies responded to the scene, according to a tweet from Puget Sound Fire.
Firefighters from Valley Regional Fire Authority used kayaks to search the Green River for the missing man. The King County Sheriff's Air Support Unit also responded to help search the area.
After searching the area for several hours, a spokesperson for the King County Sheriff’s Office said the missing man was presumed drowned. Puget Sound Fire tweeted around 6 p.m. that search and rescue operations had been were called off.
The sheriff’s office told KING 5 it was not clear if the man was swimming or jumped into the river.
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for most of western Washington this weekend as the area experiences its first stretch of hot weather this year. While much of the area saw temperatures in the 80s Saturday, the temperature of rivers, lakes and beaches are still dangerously cold.
Cold water shock occurs when the body is suddenly immersed in cold water and can become deadly in about a minute. A person will start to involuntarily gasp or hyperventilate, which may lead to cardiac arrest.
Sudden gasps of air and rapid breathing from cold water shock can create a greater risk of drowning for even the most confident swimmers. The National Weather Service said cold water shock can impair decision-making and also restrict movement in your arms and legs.
Experts consider cold water to be anything less than 70 degrees.
Personal flotation devices, such as a life jacket, significantly increase your chances of surviving after falling into the water. The Red Cross suggests people should never swim alone and recommends designating someone to watch the water if you are swimming with a group of people.
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DICKSON CITY, Pa. — It was a spooky time Saturday at the Circle Drive-In in Dickson City for the NEPA Horror Fest.
The all-day event featured dozens of vendors, live music, and scary movie screenings including Stephen King's Pet Sematary, the star of which, Miko Hughes, was there for a meet and greet.
"It's great it's really hot today but the turnout's been awesome and everyone's super nice and it's been a really good time," said actor Miko Hughes.
You might also know Miko from his roles in Kindergarten Cop and Apollo 13.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — It's not every day you get to take a walk or bike ride on a highway without a car in sight, but that's exactly what thousands of people in Northumberland County did; getting a unique look at part of the new central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project.
"Those of us that live in this community and surrounding communities have seen the bridge go up over the years that it has taken to put it up and to be able to enjoy it like this on the ground is really great," said Scott Williams, Williamsport.
The new highway, that's been in the works for decades will connect Route 147 in Northumberland County to Route 15 in Union County.
PennDOT invited the community to walk the northern section of the highway, which will be open to drivers in July.
The view from Skycam16 shows the seven-mile stretch PennDOT is showing off, which includes the central Susquehanna Valley River Bridge, PennDOT's 8th longest bridge spanning more than 4,500 feet over the Susquehanna River.
The once-in-a-lifetime chance to walk across drew a massive crowd.
"Normally you'd be in a car but you're not it's a highway and you're walking on it, it's hard to put into words," said Bronwyn Williams, Williamsport.
"Before any cars can get on here we can say oh my gosh we were already on there," said Avery and Donna Hullihen, Sunbury.
"The bridge is pretty cool because normally it would be pretty illegal to be walking on it and there aren't any cars so you won't get killed and break your bones," said Alison Williams, Williamsport.
PennDOT officials say the road to getting to this point was decades in the making.
The Route 15 corridor study started in the late 1950's hitting many bumps along the way.
"It was re-initiated in the early 90s to start environmental studies and engineering and we ended up getting through the environmental process and engineering but ultimately had to put the project on hold in the mid-2000s due to lack of funding. However, when Act 89 was passed in 2013 at the state level it provided adequate funding to complete the project so it was reactivated and we are here today so it's been 50-plus years in the making," said Eric High, District Executive, PennDOT District 3.
PennDOT officials call the highway a missing link, needed as a way to connect the area to different parts of the state.
People who live nearby say it's great to see the project come full circle, "It's really going to increase connections and make it a lot easier to get around, move people and freight through the center part of the state," said Scott.
PennDOT officials say the northern section will open to traffic sometime in July. The southern half of the project still has a ways to go, expected to wrap up in 2027. The entire project will cost around $900 million when it's all said and done.
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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Rebecca Cavalieri from Mahanoy City knew since high school she wanted to be a local business owner and as the owner of Brush Strokes in Schuylkill Haven, she isn't letting supply shortages get in her way.
"I didn't have the ability because of supply shortages to purchase large quantities overseas so instead of doing that, I now pour my own ceramics from molds," said Cavalieri, Brush Strokes Owner.
Many of the ceramics on sale were made in the back of the store while this process requires more work Cavalieri says it saves her so much money she doesn't have to increase her prices.
"It's a lower cost because I don't have to have as much on-hand inventory. I can just make enough things as needed and once they sell, I can just replicate that and pour more as needed," said Cavalieri.
Not having to buy in bulk from a supplier has not only helped Brush Strokes financially but allowed Cavalieri to add more personal touches to their products.
"When I pour it, I can actually cut out different shapes like stars or circles. While in the mold and the clay is still wet, I can cut out words, people's names," said Cavalieri.
And while other supplies like paint have multiplied in price, taking the time to produce her own unpainted ceramics has helped Cavalieri to afford the inflated prices without passing it on to the customer, hoping more people will take advantage of her local business.
"Instead of going to a larger city and doing something, the fact that I'm local and you can come here instead of driving an hour somewhere. I have just as much inventory as a franchise company would have," said Cavalieri.
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Which Fjallraven products for hiking are best?
Fjallraven is known for two things in the outdoor industry: quality packs and hard to pronounce names. If you want to get outdoors but feel overwhelmed by the number of brands, Fjallraven has high-quality materials that will help you enjoy every mile you hike. If you want a pack that can handle day hikes, overnight camping, and cross-country travel with ease, check out the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35L Backpack.
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Size
Hiking backpacks are measured in liters. How many liters you need depends on two main things: what you’re bringing and where you are. For instance, if you plan to throw just a sleeping bag and sleeping pad in your backpack and camp under the stars, you can get away with a smaller pack than usually recommended. The opposite is the case if you enjoy a more comfortable camping experience and cooking full meals on the trail..
If you plan to hike in areas where bears or other animals interested in your food are present, you’ll likely be required to carry a bear canister. These are hard-sided and bulky, taking up a good deal of the available space in your pack. If you often hike in bear country, size up to the larger pack capacity.
Multi-use or just for hiking
If you want a pack that’s good for day hikes and for taking to the office, then a smaller daypack is what you’ll want. A good pack for office and outdoor use is usually between 20-30L. If you plan to do anything more than a day hike, you’ll want to buy a larger backpack that is separate from your everyday use bag.
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There are ultralight backpacking brands on the market and Fjallraven isn’t one of them. If you’ve never bought a hiking backpack before, you may not notice this. Those coming from other, lighter brands may notice that Fjallraven packs tend to be on the heavier side. This is mainly due to its rugged frame and durable materials. These packs are built to last.
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Fjallraven has a limited lifetime warranty, but outside of a manufacturing error, it’s unlikely you’ll ever need it. Fjallraven is not a brand that has delved into the ultralight trend like many other brands have. While Fjallraven products take a bit more effort to carry over long distances, they tend to leave their lighter competitors in the dust over the long term.
Rain cover included
One of the biggest headaches when buying a hiking backpack is the lack of included rain cover. While some brands do include one, it’s not the standard. For the money one needs to shell out to get a good, name brand pack, one would hope a rain cover came standard. For Fjallraven, it does. No need to spend $40 to purchase one separately and hope that it fits.
Over-engineered
When it comes to the zippers, pockets, and access points, Fjallraven has almost more than necessary. While there may be a slight learning curve to unlock everything that Fjallraven packs have to offer, the benefit is that you won’t have to upgrade to a more full-featured pack after a season or two of experience.
How much you can expect to spend on Fjallraven products for hiking
This really depends on the size of the pack and its intended use. Expect to spend anywhere from $100-$250, depending on your needs.
Fjallraven product for hiking FAQ
What kind of warranty does Fjallraven offer?
A. Fjallraven offers a limited lifetime warranty on its packs covering manufacturing defects such as split seams or broken zippers. The warranty also covers accidental damage such as rips or abrasions.
What size backpack do I need for weekend trips?
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What’s the best Fjallraven product for hiking to buy?
Top Fjallraven product for hiking
Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35L Backpack
What you need to know: If you want a good entry-level Fjallraven pack for day hikes, overnight trips and travel, this pack lands in the sweet spot.
What you’ll love: 35L is a great size for a night or two in places where you aren’t required to carry a bear canister. The rugged waxed canvas material allows you to hike without worrying you’ll snag your pack on a branch.
What you should consider: A bear canister will fill up the majority of the available space very quickly. One size only.
Where to buy: Sold by Backcountry and Amazon
Top Fjallraven product for hiking for the money
What you need to know: If you want a Fjallraven pack that can go from the office to the trail and look good on both, this is it.
What you’ll love: This bag is waterproof and abrasion resistant, keeping your things safe on the trail and the road. The laptop sleeve and shoulder straps are both padded, and the pack only weighs about a pound and a half.
What you should consider: If you’re considering an overnight camping trip, this won’t cut it.
Where to buy: Sold by Backcountry and Amazon
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Fjallraven Kaipak 58L Backpack
What you need to know: If you expect to do more than a few overnights a year, especially if you need a bear canister, a larger pack is essential.
What you’ll love: The compression and pad straps allow for an incredible precise fit. The padding on the hip belt and shoulder straps makes carrying heavier loads more comfortable. If you’re looking for a year-round pack, this can do the job in winter and early spring as well.
What you should consider: This is a heavier pack at over four and a half pounds and only comes in one size.
Where to buy: Sold by Backcountry and Amazon
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Hundreds rallied in North Texas this weekend in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, which had guaranteed women the right to abortion.
One rally was held at the Main Street Garden in Dallas. Initially expected to address several different topics, abortion access became the main focus on Saturday morning.
“I didn’t want to see it, but I’m not surprised,” Alyssa Chapa said, referring to the overturn. “You have to deal with it. You have to take action. I’d rather take action than just … lie flat when it comes to stuff like this.”
The court’s decision does not make abortion illegal in the U.S. but with access to the procedure no longer deemed a constitutional right, states can move to individually ban it.
Twenty-six states are certain or likely to ban abortion, with Texas being one of 13 states that have laws in place designed to be “triggered” and take effect automatically or quickly if Roe is overturned.
William Wallace, of Richardson, also attended the Dallas rally on Saturday.
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“I’d consider myself a moderate, OK? I do not like the far left. I don’t like the far right,” Wallace said. “The ruling that happened was just outrageous.”
In Fort Worth, a similar demonstration was held Saturday. It was met with a small group of protestors.
“Babies did not choose to die,” Terry Fish said. “I’m here to stand up for the unborn. I’m here to try to reason with these women and bring them to the knowledge that killing babies is murder.”
On Friday, the CEOs and presidents of Planned Parenthood South Texas and Whole Woman’s Health confirmed all of their abortion services in Texas have paused. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/rallies-marches-held-in-north-texas-after-roe-v-wade-overturned/3000520/ | 2022-06-26T03:27:51 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/rallies-marches-held-in-north-texas-after-roe-v-wade-overturned/3000520/ |
There are still weeks to go until a Texas trigger law takes effect, criminalizing abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Still, abortion clinics around the state have already closed their doors, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has said abortion is now unlawful in the Lone Star State, which appellate attorney David Coale said is based on a law dating back more than half a century.
“There are two potential sources of law by which abortion can become criminalized again after the Supreme Court's recent decision. The first is the trigger law, which says that it takes effect 30 days from something that is the issuance of the opinion or the judgment,” said Coale. “There is also an argument that the old Texas laws that were in place before Roe v. Wade, that were held unconstitutional, have sort of come back to life by operation of law, that Roe versus Wade simply held that those laws were unenforceable.”
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Still, he said there are questions about whether the state would actually prosecute with a new law set to take effect in one month’s time.
“If I was advising the Attorney General, I would say, ‘Hang on. What's the big rush? Wait for a few weeks and be sure of what you're doing.’ On the other hand, if I was advising an abortion clinic, I would say, ‘Look, they've got great legal arguments here, but I can't tell you that you're out of the clear on this, and you're not going to run some risk of being stuck in some criminal proceedings,” Coale said.
Coale said some have even floated the idea of now retroactively prosecuting abortions that happened while Roe was in effect, a period of time spanning nearly 50 years.
“That's a radical view that's outside the mainstream, but that argument is out there,” said Coale.
He believes these discussions are just the start of new legal challenges, not only involving abortion but also other past decisions the Supreme Court has suggested could now be at risk.
“It does introduce a new element into how we draft statutes that people just hadn't really thought about a lot before,” he said.
When it comes to abortion, Coale said it’s likely there will be litigation over the next several years involving travel and whether those who help others cross state lines in search of the procedure could face charges. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-trigger-law-has-yet-to-take-effect-so-why-are-abortion-clinics-closing-now/3000577/ | 2022-06-26T03:27:57 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-trigger-law-has-yet-to-take-effect-so-why-are-abortion-clinics-closing-now/3000577/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hundreds of motorcyclists took to the road in Johnson City Saturday for a good cause.
The local chapter of Southern Cruisers Riding Club hosted their annual rally and benefit ride. The ride started off in Johnson City around 10 a.m., and bikers rode through some of the Tri-Cities most beautiful areas.
People came from all over to participate. Some came from other states and others all the way from Canada and Sweden.
Organizers say the profits from the ride will go towards St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
“It’s a drop n the bucket to an organization the size of St Jude, their budget is unreal. But it’s dollars they did not get if people here did not support it,” said Rob Fraley, first officer of Southern Crusiers riding Club Chapter 77.
Chapter 77 of the riders club has been able to donate more than $83,000 to St. Jude over the years and the organization as a whole has donated more than $3 million in total.
The group has 30,000 members worldwide. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-motorcycle-club-chapter-rides-for-a-good-cause/ | 2022-06-26T03:28:29 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-motorcycle-club-chapter-rides-for-a-good-cause/ |
By Saturday afternoon, the pastries booth at the 42nd annual Fort Wayne Greek Fest was low on the baklava, cookies and cakes that parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church spent months preparing by hand.
“We’re going to be sold out this evening,” said Deanna Gountras, who organized the effort that started with ordering supplies in April and included freezing the uncooked goodies and baking them fresh just before the four-day festival. The combo boxes were big sellers this year, she added.
But she didn’t dwell on the disappearing desserts, which included karidopita (spiced walnut honey cake), tsoureki (Greek sweet bread) and kataifi (made with shredded filo dough, honey, cinnamon, walnuts and cloves).
Gountras reasoned that if they ran out of the baked items early, that meant she could spend more time dancing Saturday night.
The band played throughout the day from the 11 a.m. opening to the 11 p.m. closing, and the Riada Dancers performed several times under the tent in Headwaters Park. The festival continues today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Attendance this year was “good, great, better than usual – the weather has been perfect for it,” said Nina Baker, church treasurer.
Festival chairman Frank Makridakis described the people coming and going as “very steady.” The crowds peaked from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again between 4 and 9 p.m. Friday, but people remained after 11 p.m.
“After we closed, they were still dancing,” Makridakis said.
It’s not just the Greek community celebrating – or helping as volunteers. A bridal party joined the festivities Friday night, he said. Some people hold family reunions around the festival, and Makridakis often runs into friends he hasn’t seen for years.
Baker said northeast Indiana has always been good to the festival.
“We get people who come down from all the counties,” she said. “They follow us and look forward to it, and we don’t want to disappoint them.”
Food still flowed at the other booths, including saganaki flaming cheese and spicy feta dip at the taverna and baklava sundaes and Greek coffee at the ice cream booth. This year, the dinners included a roast lamb shank, as well as gyros, pastichio and chicken souvlaki on skewers.
Kaitlyn Magana of Fort Wayne and her mother, Valerie Magana, have attended and even volunteered at the festival for almost 10 years.
“This year we just wanted to eat again,” Kaitlyn said. “Honestly, it’s my favorite festival for food.”
Valerie said the festival has always been family friendly and everyone is so nice. They became regulars because Kaitlyn, “liked to watch the dancers and pretend she was a dancer,” she said.
Jordan Smith was new to the festival. He has been attending local festivals since moving to Fort Wayne to get to know his new community and he “like(s) Greek food a lot.”
His son, 8-month-old Kelvin, tried the Greek fries sprinkled with oregano and the roasted lamb shank. “He liked both,” Smith said.
The last two years of social distancing, the church held drive-thru dinners in place of the festival and did well financially, Baker said. It was hard work, as is the festival, but it was different, she added.
Makridakis prefers the full festival, which allows volunteers to see the many smiling faces.
Taverna volunteer Elizabeth Martine felt the same.
“I’m very happy that it’s back because I like the people,” she said.
The Indianapolis woman has been part of the festival for four years. “I missed the dancing the last two years,” she added.
For her boyfriend, George Rongos of Fort Wayne, it’s a family tradition. He’s been involved “since I’ve been born, really,” he said. “My grandparents have been a part of it since they moved here in 1960.”
A full festival means community to him.
“All the Greeks coming together as one and supporting our culture and food – and seeing everyone have a good time,” Rongos said. “That’s what we’re about: having fun.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/greek-fest-again-draws-hungry-crowds-downtown/article_21535828-f4d2-11ec-92a8-93d228605d35.html | 2022-06-26T03:43:58 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/greek-fest-again-draws-hungry-crowds-downtown/article_21535828-f4d2-11ec-92a8-93d228605d35.html |
Mary Timm-Zimmerman was a child when she attended an abortion rights rally with her mother and younger sister in 1992. Thirty years later, she’s still fighting.
“Now that that is in jeopardy in our state, it’s just really scary times,” the 35-year-old Fort Wayne woman said. “So we’re out here again.”
She was one of more than 500 people who gathered Saturday in front of the Allen County Courthouse to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and end the constitutional right to abortion.
The Rally for Women’s Rights was organized by Women United For Progress Allen County, the Allen County Democratic Party and Allen County Young Democrats. But elected officials took a backseat to the voices of the crowd.
People lined both sides of Clinton Street in front of the courthouse, chanting phrases including “my body, my choice” and “we won’t go back.” Some carried signs that read “pack the court,” “no forced births” and “they won’t stop at Roe,” among many other slogans.
Some attendees helped people register to vote, collected signatures and handed out water bottles.
Kaitlyn Hart, a rallygoer, said she wants elected officials to know people aren’t happy about the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
“Honestly, I drove by and saw everyone out here. I didn’t even know it was going on today,” she said. “It just makes me scared for my future. Like, I’m a female. What else are they going to take away from me?”
Her friend, Lauren Edwards, said the ruling made her sad.
“I think about all the unsafe things women might go through to have abortions,” Edwards said. “Just because abortions are now illegal doesn’t mean that they will stop.”
Vicki Morton, who said she was in college when the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade in 1973, remembers the pre-Roe era.
“I knew people who got back-room abortions,” Morton said. “I didn’t actually personally happen to go with anyone, but I know people who did.”
Morton, chairwoman of the Kosciusko County Democratic Party, said she couldn’t have imagined the court overturning that ruling. She encouraged people to vote for candidates who support abortion rights.
“Vote for people that actually care about human rights from birth till death,” Morton said. “The Republicans, they’re just pro-birth. They don’t care if you have the birth, the child’s disabled, you’re poor, you don’t have enough money. They don’t care about any of that after the kid’s born – they just want them to be born.”
A member of the Young Democrats, Kyla Walters said she was happy with the turnout – especially given the short turnaround. She said she wants people to continue to show up to events like the rally and that it is “imperative” to vote.
“I’m here because this is the start of a war, pretty much,” she said. “This is the start of them taking away our rights, of us not having a say as the people.”
The rally, which lasted from noon until about 2 p.m., wasn’t met with much backlash – except for a brief incident around 2:30 p.m. when a man driving a vehicle passed the block once and then circled around a second time, according to Fort Wayne Police Department Capt. Scott Berning.
The man rolled down his window, pulled over to the curb and had a heated exchange with a group of rallygoers on the east side of Clinton Street. Berning said a police officer told the man to leave the area.
Many drivers who passed by the rally honked their horns to show support.
Some even held up signs or raised fists.
Indiana House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, and Wayne Township Trustee Austin Knox both attended the rally. GiaQuinta said he thinks it is important for people to call and email their legislators and to show up to hearings during the upcoming special session, which begins July 6. Republicans plan to propose abortion restrictions.
Because the Republican Party holds a supermajority in both houses of the legislature, opponents of abortion restrictions face an uphill battle. GiaQuinta said that although “it is more of a right-wing, extreme legislature on the Republican side,” he believes there are GOP lawmakers who could change their minds.
“I do think that there are Republican legislators that are going to take this very seriously,” GiaQuinta said. “There may be some room there for negotiations, some room to see who might want to keep women’s rights and their reproductive rights.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/hundreds-rally-in-fort-wayne-for-abortion-rights/article_a7ee7598-f4cd-11ec-ac20-5f28297b41ab.html | 2022-06-26T03:44:04 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/hundreds-rally-in-fort-wayne-for-abortion-rights/article_a7ee7598-f4cd-11ec-ac20-5f28297b41ab.html |
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ATLANTA — Hundreds returned to the streets of downtown Atlanta Saturday as day two of protests continued across the country. Protestors of all ages and backgrounds all asking for one thing: abortion to be made legal.
“I fundamentally believe that it’s the woman’s right and not the government to make decisions about her body," said one protestor.
Another attendee echoed those sentiments with fervor.
"I'm a young woman and I believe that I have rights and they shouldn’t be taken away from me," they said.
Marchers said they were frustrated, outraged -- but had hope for resolve as they marched around Georgia's Capitol. They repeatedly said that they didn't believe the Supreme Court's decision was the end of this debate.
“We’re going to do it in a civil manner – but our voices will be heard," said another protestor on hand.
Some who gathered told 11 Alive that they had never protested before, but the issue was too important to people they loved to stay quiet.
"My grandma – she protested in DC for Roe v. Wade when that all happened and I figured it’s my time now," said one marcher.
The group said they're asking for leaders to listen, for the public to vote, and for everyone to do their part to create change.
Members of the Proud Boys, a radical organization, were also at the Capitol Saturday standing across from protestors. They told 11 Alive that they didn't have a stance on either side of the issue, but that they were only in attendance to ensure everyone stayed safe.
Members of both the Atlanta Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office were on hand during the protest. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/day-2-of-protests-roe-v-wade-atlanta/85-fdcd4118-3a49-4254-9b8f-a9c1bcf85c0a | 2022-06-26T04:27:28 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/day-2-of-protests-roe-v-wade-atlanta/85-fdcd4118-3a49-4254-9b8f-a9c1bcf85c0a |
WASHINGTON — The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge has reopened after an abortion-rights activist scaled the bridge amid the much-anticipated decision from the Supreme Court, according to officials.
Following the decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, an abortion-rights activist climbed the bridge in protest. The man, identified as Guido Reichstadter, made his way to the top of the bridge where he hung a green banner, which he says is the color of the abortion rights movement. He also streamed himself on TikTok calling for abortion-rights supporters to stand up and unite.
Reichstadter stayed on top of the bridge more than 24 hours before he decided to make his way down Sunday.
The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed with WUSA9 that Reichstadter is in police custody and will face charges.
"I've got a life. A job, kids I love, there's pretty much any place I'd rather be than the top of this damn bridge," Reichstadter posted on Twitter. "But I have a responsibility to those I love- to step out, stand up and defend their rights. And so do you! So let's rise up, nonviolently, for Abortion rights!"
In a social media post, officials tweeted a few minutes before 2:00 p.m., the Fridge reopened in both directions.
Traffic enforcement officers cleared the scene. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/frederick-douglass-memorial-bridge-closed-roe-v-wade-protest/65-47d38793-1c4a-44f9-9de1-7b2c5c760093 | 2022-06-26T04:27:34 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/frederick-douglass-memorial-bridge-closed-roe-v-wade-protest/65-47d38793-1c4a-44f9-9de1-7b2c5c760093 |
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A woman died after police say she was shot by a security guard outside XTC Cabaret in Dallas overnight Friday.
It's unclear what led to the shooting outside the club on North Stemmons Freeway. Police could only confirm a woman was shot at the location and was taken to a nearby hospital where she died.
Dallas police told NBC 5 Saturday night that a security guard was detained for questioning and that the investigation into the fatal shooting is ongoing.
It's not the first time shots have been fired near the club. Over the years Dallas Police have responded to several assaults and shootings outside the club.
- In 2017, 23-year-old John Carlo Casiano-Torres and a woman he was with were both shot outside the club. Casiano-Torres was shot and the chest and died and the woman was shot in the leg.
- In 2019, two security officers were arrested after fatally shooting 34-year-old Jason HIll as he tried to back out of the parking lot. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, the guards said there was an unresponsive person on the ground behind Hill's truck and that they ordered him to stop backing up. When he refused to stop, the security officers began shooting into his pickup truck.
DALLAS FIGHTS TO CLOSE STRIP CLUBS AT 2 A.M.
After police asked for help curbing overnight violence, the Dallas City Council in January voted unanimously to order all strip clubs and other adult businesses to close their doors between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. and that all employees be at least 21 years of age instead of 18.
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The ordinance change was to be effective immediately, however, the Association of Club Executives of Dallas, a trade organization that represents sexually oriented businesses, filed a motion for a temporary restraining order after the council vote. Judge Barbara Lynn denied the TRO, saying it wasn't needed since the ordinance would not be enforced until a preliminary hearing took place.
After Dallas city leaders pushed for the hearing ahead of Memorial Day weekend, our partners at the Dallas Morning News reported Lynn said police stats cited by the city in their argument were flawed and didn't accurately reflect the impact sex-based businesses have on Dallas crime and police and fire resources. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/woman-fatally-shot-by-security-guard-outside-dallas-xtc-cabaret-police-say/3000592/ | 2022-06-26T04:42:05 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/woman-fatally-shot-by-security-guard-outside-dallas-xtc-cabaret-police-say/3000592/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a man was killed in a shooting at a gas station on the near northeast side of Indianapolis on Saturday night.
According to IMPD, officers were called to a report of a person shot at around 10 p.m. at the Phillips 66 gas station located at 3402 N. Keystone Ave. near the intersection with 34th Street and east of Shadeland Avenue.
Officers arrived and found a man who had injuries consistent with "trauma," IMPD said. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died shortly after arriving.
An IMPD spokesman told 13News that investigators believe the shooting happened outside the gas station.
Police have not shared the identity of the man who was shot or given any information about a possible suspect.
13News has crews headed to the scene. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/deadly-shooting-near-northeast-side-indianapolis-impd-investigating/531-89627562-4bef-43db-ae3b-faa221a6c576 | 2022-06-26T04:43:46 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/deadly-shooting-near-northeast-side-indianapolis-impd-investigating/531-89627562-4bef-43db-ae3b-faa221a6c576 |
HOLTON, Ind. — The body of a 45-year-old Indianapolis man has been pulled from a pond in eastern Indiana after falling into the water while kayaking.
Braulio Bustamante reportedly fell into the private pond at about 6:45 p.m. Friday in Holton, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Saturday.
Conservation officers were called to the pond, located in the 2800 block of Old Michigan Road, for a kayaker that had fallen in the water and not resurfaced.
Bustamante's body was recovered from the pond before conservation officers arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The DNR reported his death was under investigation and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Holton is southeast of Indianapolis. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-man-dies-kayaking-eastern-indiana-pond-dnr-says/531-5501850f-207d-47a6-9ad3-3cfd80c0f322 | 2022-06-26T04:43:52 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-man-dies-kayaking-eastern-indiana-pond-dnr-says/531-5501850f-207d-47a6-9ad3-3cfd80c0f322 |
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Brevard County Republican legislators are sharing a different opinion on the Roe v. Wade decision than Central Florida Democrats.
At a campaign event Saturday at the Melbourne Auditorium, Sen. Debbie Mayfield, R-Melbourne, and Rep. Thad Altman, R-Indian Harbour Beach, expressed their support for the justices in the high court’s majority.
Mayfield and Altman said overturning Roe v. Wade was the right decision based off of the Constitution.
Now on July 1, Florida’s new law restricting abortions from 24 weeks pregnant to 15 weeks will go into affect as the Supreme Court’s decision opens the door for even more debate.
Governor Ron DeSantis wrote after the ruling that Florida, “will work to expand pro-life protections.”
Since Friday, at least seven states have made abortion illegal.
“We may need to revisit that as we go forward now knowing what the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade is,” Mayfield said.
Mayfield and Altman both backed the state’s 15-week abortion ban, but Mayfield said she doesn’t expect a special session since lawmakers are now in election season.
Altman said lawmakers need to deliberate regarding what comes next.
“We need to look at options to see if there’s any improvements that we could make,” the state representative said.
Altman said he hasn’t heard if a special session will happen, either.
News 6 political expert Jim Clark said that any new ban will likely be challenged in court.
“Florida has a constitutional amendment dealing with women’s rights and a number of people have thought that that amendment protects the right to an abortion,” the UCF history professor said. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/26/brevard-republicans-back-supreme-court-overturning-roe-v-wade/ | 2022-06-26T05:01:36 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/26/brevard-republicans-back-supreme-court-overturning-roe-v-wade/ |
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MCKINNEY, Texas — Seven homes under construction were either destroyed or heavily damaged after a massive fire in a McKinney neighborhood on Saturday, officials said.
The McKinney Fire Department said crews responded to Marigold Drive in the northwestern area of the city, near County Roads 123 and 161.
Video from witnesses showed large flames engulfing multiple homes, with some structures already burned to the ground.
The department said flames also spread to one occupied home, but those flames were quickly extinguished.
There were no reported injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, the department said. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/massive-fire-destroys-damages-seven-homes-construction-mckinney/287-da963023-dede-47eb-934d-160cacec7bc2 | 2022-06-26T05:25:29 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/massive-fire-destroys-damages-seven-homes-construction-mckinney/287-da963023-dede-47eb-934d-160cacec7bc2 |
PHOENIX — Warm-ups in the outfield. Batters taking swings on the first baseline. The roof closed.
It feels like the morning of gameday at Chase Field.
But there's much less Sedona red, it's traded out for blue and gold instead. The players themselves traded out their badges for bats.
"This is so exciting," Executive Assistant Chief Mike Kurtenbach with the Phoenix Police Department said.
It's a group of a little more than 20 officers, getting to play softball against each other in Gonzo's Hometown Heroes Community softball game, put on with Operation: Blue Ribbon.
"So thankful to Gonzo for hosting this and just letting us go out there and have fun," Commander Brian Issitt said.
Officers' families and some community members were in the stands and their names were announced through the public address announcer just like Arizona Diamondbacks players.
It's a fun day, after months of hard ones.
Phoenix police have had 9 officers shot in the line of duty since December.
"I've been doing this job a long time, and there have been a lot of hard days, and that was an incredibly hard day," Kurtenbach said, reflecting on December 14, 2021.
That's the day Officer Tyler Moldovan was shot eight times answering a disturbance call.
"To have been at the hospital that morning and to hear the news that we heard, and to see that God had a plan and to see the way that Tyler is today it’s such a blessing," Kurtenbach said.
Commander Brian Issitt, head of the department's Desert Horizon Precinct, remembers the day too.
Issitt said Moldovan was his officer, stationed out of his precinct when he was shot.
"Nothing prepares you as a leader for having an officer of yours that's shot. Really, mortally wounded," Issitt said. "I mean Tyler wasn't expected to survive."
Six months later, Moldovan is the honorary captain of the team playing Saturday morning.
Getting to kick off the game with a "Play ball!", but getting surprised with something more.
"Every officer when they graduate the academy, they get a badge that doesn't have a serial number on it. It's a loaner," Issitt said. "Tyler was shot in the line of duty before he was off probation. So, he’s been patiently waiting for that badge and pretty sure he’s earned it."
The badge is personalized with his number: #11118.
A smile practically burst out of Moldovan at being presented with his official Phoenix Police Department badge.
"I'm really proud of you and I know you've been waiting for this for a long time," Issitt told Moldovan.
Moldovan was quick to say thank you - at least twice to his commander.
"Just the mere fact that he's here today is a miracle," Issitt said. "It just seems every time there's an obstacle, there's another miracle."
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Roanoke, Va. – Groceries Not Guns returned to Roanoke Saturday and collected 151 guns. That’s 60 more firearms compared to last year.
Dozens of Roanoke residents lined up outside of the Melrose Community Center to hand in their guns.
In exchange, gun owners collected either a Kroger or Food Lion gift card.
Kali Hill turned in her unwanted rifle and handgun to receive $150 in return. She said its more than the value of the firearms.
“I didn’t need the firearm. I have my protection otherwise. I don’t need a gun to save my life.”
People were given a $150 gift card if they brought in a shotgun, rifle or revolver.
But if someone brought in a semi-automatic handgun, the owner would receive a $250 gift card.
Last year, the gun buyback program ran out of gift cards. To make it up to them, 47 people were told to arrive an hour earlier to collect their payment.
As a Patrick Henry High School student and president of the Roanoke Branch NAACP Youth Council, Jayveon Tucker said he is tired of seeing children his age fall victim to gun violence.
“We got to get unnecessary guns off the street, especially mental illness too,” he said. “We got just too many guns in the wrong hands.”
Lieutenant Eric Thiel with the Roanoke City Police Department said the effort helps dispose guns properly and keeps them out of the black market.
“A firearm is either unsecured or left out and it gets stolen and then enters the black market and is then used in a crime,” he said.
As a registered nurse and the Roanoke Branch NAACP president, Brenda Hale said she wants to prevent any premature deaths.
While gun violence is still on the rise in the Star City, she said if there is no effort then there is no progress.
“We remain hopeful,” she said. “The fact of the matter is that we are doing something. We are not sitting by just looking at the statistics, just looking at what’s going on. We are making a concerted effort to do something.”
Hale said they gave out a total of $28,750 worth of gift cards. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/26/groceries-not-guns-returns-to-roanoke-and-collects-151-firearms/ | 2022-06-26T05:47:25 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/26/groceries-not-guns-returns-to-roanoke-and-collects-151-firearms/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Vandals damaged the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning, according to authorities. Messaging like, “if abortion ain’t safe, you ain’t safe” were spray painted on the ground outside the building.
The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating the property damage and vandalism at the center on Old Forest Road.
Upon arrival around 11 a.m. Saturday, officers found that the building had been spray painted with graffiti, and multiple windows had been broken out.
Security camera footage shows four masked individuals committing the acts.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Dubie at (434) 941-9937 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/26/if-abortion-aint-safe-you-aint-safe-police-investigate-vandalism-at-blue-ridge-pregnancy-center-in-lynchburg/ | 2022-06-26T05:47:31 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/26/if-abortion-aint-safe-you-aint-safe-police-investigate-vandalism-at-blue-ridge-pregnancy-center-in-lynchburg/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A crowd on Kirk Avenue in downtown Roanoke celebrated Black culture at the first ‘Back to Black’ Art Show.
More than 30 vendors lined the streets selling art, clothes and food.
A makeshift stage was planted in the middle to give people a chance to recite poetry or sing new tunes.
Verses, a new hub that promotes self-expression through art, created the event to recognize local creatives.
“I think that this was very important for us to highlight and display local Black talent,” Verses Owner Toya Jones said. “In all forms, visual arts, fine arts, whatever the case may be. It was super important for me to do that.”
Jones said she wants to ensure the art and stories of Black people are valued.
She plans to make the event a new annual tradition. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/26/roanoke-community-celebrates-black-culture-at-first-back-to-black-art-show/ | 2022-06-26T05:47:38 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/26/roanoke-community-celebrates-black-culture-at-first-back-to-black-art-show/ |
Washington Park, Roanoke City – Roanoke celebrated both kids and young adults at the Roanoke Youth Summit on Saturday.
The event was held at Washington Park off of Burrell St. NW and featured an array of dancers, poets and drummers.
Roanoke City councilwoman, Anita Price, emphasized how important the summit is for students.
“Roanoke City wants to make sure we show our young people how much we love and appreciate them because if we don’t, the streets will,” Price said. “It’s important for all of us to remember that we have got to take care of our children.”
The event was sponsored by Roanoke’s Youth Services Citizen Board.
This is the first time it has been held in two years due to the pandemic. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/26/roanoke-youth-summit-empowers-young-people/ | 2022-06-26T05:47:44 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/26/roanoke-youth-summit-empowers-young-people/ |
Downtown Salem's Center Street skybridge removal faces unexpected delays
The Center Street skybridge that was set to be removed by mid-morning on Saturday finally came down at about 7 pm. after crews were confronted with unforeseen and time-consuming challenges.
The construction crew’s crane arrived at about 9 a.m. with the expectation the project would be finished “in a couple hours,” crew members said. Instead, it took all day.
Related: Traffic delays expected during removal of Center Street skybridge in downtown Salem
Initially, crews had hoped to detach the bridge, lift it with the crane and pivot it, placing it in the former Nordstrom’s space that's currently being demolished.
Instead, they discovered the bridge’s attachment to the columns was more secure than they initially forecasted.
The columns attached to the towers had steel beams and material inside of the attachment. Workers used a hydraulic hammer to detach it.
But during that process, the crane stopped functioning. It took a couple of hours to get it back working.
Workers also discovered the skybridge was heavier than they thought. The crew members speculated the bridge weighs between 55,000 and 60,000 lbs, potentially heavier. The crane brought in from Portland was able to hold a max of 80,000 lbs.
Once the crane was repaired, crews finally were able to get the skybridge successfully moved.
Downtown Salem's skybridges
The Center Street skybridge is one of eight spanning downtown streets. It connects the Salem Center South Building with the former Nordstrom building.
The Nordstrom building has been vacant since 2018. The 60,000-square-foot department store is being razed and will be replaced with the Central City Apartments — a 157-unit, $25.7 million, five-story apartment complex with ground-floor commercial space, as previously reported by the Statesman Journal.
Other downtown Salem skybridges include:
- Liberty Plaza to Chemeketa Parkade
- Chemeketa to former JCPenney
- Former JCPenney to Liberty Plaza
- Former JCPenney to Salem Center Mall
- Salem Center Mall to Marion Parkade
- South Salem Center Mall to North Salem Center Mall
- Salem Center Mall to Macy’s
Additional June construction projects
Paving improvements on Commercial Street and Portland Road are also scheduled for this month.
The intersection of Commercial Street SE and Baxter Road SE is closed for paving. The street will be reduced to one lane of traffic in the north and southbound directions, city officials said.
Baxter Road SE at Commercial Street will be periodically closed during the project. Detours will be in place. The project is scheduled to be completed Monday morning, June 27.
Starting the night of June 27, the intersections of Portland Road NE at Hyacinth Street NE and Bill Frey Drive NE will be under construction for paving improvement projects as well.
The intersections will be reduced to one lane of traffic in the north and southbound directions from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., city officials said.
Hyacinth Street NE and Bill Frey Drive NE will be closed in the east and westbound directions throughout the project. Detours will be in place and traffic control changes should be expected until Wednesday morning June 29.
Salem's Current Road Conditions Map provides up-to-date information on scheduled or emergency road closures. For additional information, call 503-588-6211 or email service@cityofsalem.net.
Em Chan covers food and dining at the Statesman Journal. You can reach her atechan@statesmanjournal.com, follow her on Twitter @catchuptoemilyor see what she's eating on Instagram @sikfanmei.ah. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/26/downtown-salem-center-street-skybridge-removal-has-unexpected-delays/65363581007/ | 2022-06-26T05:54:30 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/26/downtown-salem-center-street-skybridge-removal-has-unexpected-delays/65363581007/ |
Fort Wayne will get a fresh start Friday with residential trash and recycling collection after more than three years of service issues from Red River Waste Solutions.
GFL Environmental USA was approved for an eight-year contract in May after submitting the lowest of three bids.
GFL is expected to take over the city’s contract Friday, although some people reported seeing GFL trucks on Fort Wayne streets last week.
Trash pickups will be limited to one cart and three bags weekly, compared with the unlimited collection the city’s 83,400 solid waste customers – homes and businesses – became used to.
But many residents are looking forward to consistent solid waste collection after having to wait weeks at times to have trash picked up. Some have reported waiting months for recycling collection, and the city has provided weekly updates that have included crews focusing on trash over recycling more often than not.
City officials and GFL have worked together over the last month to inform local residents about the upcoming changes. Public service announcements have aired on television and radio this month, and residents have received postcards in the mail with more information.
John Perlich, mayoral spokesman, said the city is looking forward to the new partnership.
“GFL is a large, experienced and successful company with the resources and professionals to do an outstanding job for the residents in the city of Fort Wayne,” Perlich said Friday in a statement.
The current provider, Red River, signed a contract with the city that was to last through 2024. Red River and the city entered into a transition agreement after the company filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy in October.
GFL officials have said they have the equipment and staffing to handle the services in the contract – weekly trash pickup and recycling collection every other week. Residents who want to put out more than one cart and three bags of trash a week can get an additional cart from the city for $2 a month.
The city will handle bulk pickup until after a separate contract is awarded. Residents can set out one piece of furniture or non-freon appliance on their scheduled trash collection day, and the city has said the bulk materials will be picked up within 48 hours.
Fort Wayne City Council members have asked the city to open a request for proposals so companies can bid for the bulk trash contract. Tim Haffner, city corporate attorney, said solid waste officials will look into what exactly the bulk service will include.
City officials are still unsure how much solid waste rates will need to increase. Customers currently pay about $12 a month for solid waste services, $7.90 of which goes to the contractor.
The new rate will include the higher cost of GFL’s service, which is $10.75 per household, and the additional cost of bulk pickup. City Council members have asked officials to consider using some of the $50.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act pandemic relief funds to offset rate increases.
Officials have said they are unsure what the next rate will be, but Haffner said in May that it could be about $18 a month.
Councilman Russ Jehl, R-2nd, is asking his fellow members to consider a resolution that would prevent the city’s solid waste department from paying Red River for its final month as Fort Wayne’s contractor until after the city presents to City Council the fines it will levy.
“The intent of the resolution is to maximize the fines for Red River’s last month of poor service and instead return those funds to the long-suffering ratepayer,” a news release said. Jehl plans to introduce the resolution at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Jehl and other City Council members have asked the city to levy all possible fines against GFL in the future, unlike how fines were assessed against Red River. Malak Heiny, city attorney, said the fines that are assessed will still be up to the city’s discretion.
“After years of being told that fining Red River to the full extent of the contract would cause Fort Wayne residents poor service, it is imperative the final accounting be done publicly so this debacle ends with a semblance of justice,” Jehl said in a news release.
The city has information about the service changes posted online in English, Spanish and Burmese at cityoffortwayne.org/solid-waste-q-a.html. Residents who have service problems are asked to call 311. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/gfl-to-take-over-residents-trash-pickup-friday/article_2cdfc028-f3f6-11ec-8cc5-93f99d9f07be.html | 2022-06-26T06:03:44 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/gfl-to-take-over-residents-trash-pickup-friday/article_2cdfc028-f3f6-11ec-8cc5-93f99d9f07be.html |
Representatives from the Indiana School Boards Association will come to Fort Wayne next month to let aspiring school board members know what to expect if elected to office.
The July 18 school board candidate forum is one of seven planned this summer.
The association said the series is designed to help potential board candidates better understand the role, responsibilities and legal parameters of school board service. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions.
The filing window for school board candidates for the Nov. 8 election is from July 27 until noon Aug. 26.
“Choosing to run for a seat on your local school board of trustees is a decision that should not be made lightly,” the association states online. “School board service is a time commitment that requires patience, dedication and the will to work with your fellow board members to make crucial decisions regarding the work and future of your local school corporation, greater community and – most importantly – your community’s children. Understanding the scope of the board member’s role is important as you consider your potential candidacy.”
Steve Horton, the association’s director of board services, and Lisa Tanselle, its general counsel, are expected to conduct the Fort Wayne session. It will be held in the Bruin Room at Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road. Attendees should enter the building through Door 3.
A virtual forum is also set for July 19. All sessions are scheduled to run from 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Go to www.isba-ind.org/calendar-at-a-glance.html to register. Cost is $35. Contact Haley Crnarich at hcrnarich@isba-ind.org or 317-639-3590 with questions.
Young defends vote for gun violence billFifteen Republicans, including Indiana Sen. Todd Young, joined Democrats last week in voting for a bipartisan gun safety bill.
The Senate voted 65-33 late Thursday in favor of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would be the most significant gun control legislation in decades. On Friday, the bill passed the House 234-193 and will now head to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Although many previous attempts by congressional Democrats to enact new gun laws have failed to win Republican support, Young and 14 other GOP senators bucked that recent tradition.
Indiana’s other senator, Republican Mike Braun, did not support the legislation and could not be reached for comment Friday.
In a statement, Young highlighted the bill’s mental health funds and the support it has received from law enforcement groups, including the Fraternal Order of Police.
“To deal with the root causes of violent acts, I have long supported increased federal funding for better access to mental health services and efforts to recruit, develop and retain more mental health providers, particularly in school settings,” Young said.
“The centerpiece of this legislation is the most substantial investment in community-based mental health services in our nation’s history. Under this bill, Hoosiers who struggle with mental illness – including children and those in rural areas – will have significantly increased access to providers.”
Young also emphasized that the legislation would not mandate “red flag” laws, policies that allow courts to issue protective orders permitting law enforcement to temporarily confiscate firearms from people who could be dangerous to themselves or others. Instead, the bill provides financial incentives to states that pass those laws.
“We don’t have to choose between protecting Second Amendment rights and keeping guns away from those who might be a danger to themselves or others,” Young said. “We can and should do both.”
Cybersecurity prof joins state council
The coach of Indiana Tech’s national powerhouse cyber defense team now has a place on Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Executive Council on Cybersecurity, the university said in a news release.
Matt Hansen, who is also an Indiana Tech adjunct professor and senior cloud solution architect at Microsoft, was appointed as an advisory member. The release said he will help advance cybersecurity statewide initiatives, primarily in health care and Indiana Department of Workforce Development working groups.
Created five years ago, the council comprises a cross-sector body of experts tasked with assessing Indiana’s risks, identifying priorities and establishing initiatives on cybersecurity, the release said.
Libertarian wants to debate rivals
Libertarian secretary of state candidate Jeff Maurer has challenged his major party opponents to a debate.
Maurer was nominated by the Libertarian Party at its state convention in March and faces an uphill battle against Democratic nominee Destiny Scott Wells and Republican nominee Diego Morales. Both major party candidates were nominated at state conventions last weekend.
“Hoosiers deserve to see how each candidate would preside over Indiana’s elections, and they deserve that debate before any Hoosiers cast their votes,” Maurer said in a news release.
A New York City native, Maurer moved to Indiana in 2013. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis. He lives in Carmel and sits on that city’s Economic Development Commission and Home Place Advisory Board.
Brett Stover of The Journal Gazette contributed to this column. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/political-notebook/forums-set-for-aspiring-school-board-candidates/article_e1d0e808-f262-11ec-9f54-cb9794d3a360.html | 2022-06-26T06:03:50 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/political-notebook/forums-set-for-aspiring-school-board-candidates/article_e1d0e808-f262-11ec-9f54-cb9794d3a360.html |
The chart lists crimes through June 6 investigated by the Fort Wayne Police Department including burglaries, robberies and thefts from vehicles. Because of the department’s reporting policies, an attempted robbery or burglary is classified as an actual robbery or burglary, respectively. The listed addresses are those where crimes were reported and are not necessarily where the crimes occurred.
Sector 4B
6/18/22 12:20 p.m. Theft from vehicle West Berry St.
and South Calhoun St.
Sector 11
6/20/22 10:37 a.m. Robbery 4200 Coldwater Road
Sector 12
6/18/22 11:22 p.m. Burglary 1300 St. Marys Ave.
Sector 16
6/14/22 10:38 a.m. Burglary 5100 Golfview Drive
6/14/22 6 p.m. Burglary 80 Country Forest Drive
6/14/22 7:16 p.m. Theft from vehicle 3300 Coliseum Blvd. W.
Sector 17
6/17/22 12:09 p.m. Robbery 9100 Lima Road
Sector 18
6/14/22 9 p.m. Theft from vehicle 10000 Dupont Lakes Drive
Sector 21
6/14/22 12:13 p.m. Burglary 1900 Hobson Road
6/15/22 8:30 a.m. Burglary 1900 Hazelwood Ave.
6/17/22 Midnight Theft from vehicle 2600 Glenwood Ave.
6/17/22 9 p.m. Theft from vehicle 2500 Florida Drive
6/17/22 9:45 p.m. Theft from vehicle 3800 Crescent Ave.
Sector 22
6/14/22 11 p.m. Theft from vehicle 1600 Reed Road
6/16/22 3:27 a.m. Burglary 2100 Inwood Drive
6/17/22 6:17 a.m. Burglary 1600 Reed Road
Sector 23
6/15/22 Midnight Theft from vehicle 6300 Georgetown Lane
6/17/22 11 a.m. Theft from vehicle Winsted Court and
Georgetowne Park Drive
Sector 24
6/17/22 6:30 p.m. Theft from vehicle 4300 Hobson Road
Sector 31
6/15/22 6 p.m. Theft from vehicle 700 Van Buren St.
6/16/22 1:55 p.m. Robbery 800 Wilt St.
6/18/22 8:55 a.m. Robbery 800 Wilt St.
Sector 32
6/15/22 3 p.m. Theft from vehicle 1900 S. Calhoun St.
6/17/22 6:25 p.m. Theft from vehicle 2000 Broadway
6/19/22 7:02 p.m. Theft from vehicle 100 W. Creighton Ave.
Sector 33
6/14/22 10:42 p.m. Burglary 3200 Covington Road
Sector 34
6/16/22 5 p.m. Theft from vehicle 1000 Avenue of Autos
Sector 35
6/15/22 5:30 a.m. Theft from vehicle 400 W. Sherwood Terrace
Sector 42
6/19/22 10:30 p.m. Robbery 200 E. Woodland Ave.
Sector 43
6/16/22 5:30 p.m. Burglary 2700 Abbott St.
6/19/22 1:30 p.m. Theft from vehicle 3100 Plaza Drive
Sector 44
6/15/22 Noon Theft from vehicle South Anthony Blvd.
and East Rudisill Blvd.
6/17/22 3:20 p.m. Theft from vehicle 3500 S. Monroe St.
6/19/22 10:15 p.m. Burglary 3400 Holton Ave.
Sector 47
6/17/22 5:43 a.m. Theft from vehicle 8100 Lakeside Court
Sector 48
6/16/22 10 p.m. Theft from vehicle 2700 E. Paulding Road
6/19/22 9:11 p.m. Robbery 2100 Chartwell Drive
Sector 61
6/14/22 8 p.m. Burglary 1500 Fenwick Place | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/crime-reports/article_312a0874-f292-11ec-96c1-abbd5b58db7b.html | 2022-06-26T06:03:56 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/crime-reports/article_312a0874-f292-11ec-96c1-abbd5b58db7b.html |
The percentage of Indiana students going directly from high school to college has experienced its steepest decline in at least a generation – and the drop was even worse for several Allen County high schools, data for 2020 graduates shows.
After years of incremental declines, the latest Indiana College Readiness Report found the college-going rate of the first high school class affected by the coronavirus pandemic fell to 53% – a 10% drop from the previous year.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education released the findings this month. The rates reflect students enrolled in various programs, including those for certificates.
Virtual-only classes and COVID-19 protocols, such as vaccine and mask requirements, factored into students’ plans, local school officials said. At least one area superintendent predicts a rebound in college-going rates for this year, but he isn’t as optimistic for 2021 because it was even more affected by the pandemic.
“We had students making decisions based on school expectations,” said Park Ginder, Southwest Allen County Schools superintendent. “Here, you had to have a shot. Here, you had to have a shot and a mask. And we knew of kids who chose to stay home and work, maybe begin a career or pursue travel, in some cases. Not a lot, but in a few. We used to call that a gap year, but I might call it a COVID year.”
Locally, six Allen County schools’ college-going rates had larger year-to-year losses than the state, with declines ranging from 7 percentage points to 14 points. Two of those schools – Blackhawk Christian and Concordia Lutheran – still exceeded the statewide rate by almost 20 percentage points, however, according to the commission’s new online data dashboard.
Chris Lowery, higher education commissioner, called the state’s sharp drop in college-bound graduates alarming. The rate was as high as 65% in 2015.
“We know individual lives and the state’s economy depend on and thrive with an educated society,” Lowery said in a statement.
Right next step
Allen County has seen a similar decline in college-going rates, falling to 53% in 2020 from 67% in 2015. That’s a 21% drop.
The rates vary greatly by school. The most recent data for the 16 local schools included in the commission’s dashboard spanned from New Haven’s 28% to Bishop Dwenger’s 82%.
Fort Wayne Community Schools, which is one of the largest districts statewide, graduated 1,858 students in 2020. Just 41% went directly to college.
FWCS, which offers opportunities to earn certifications while in high school, understands college isn’t the right next step for all students, spokeswoman Krista Stockman said. In fact, she said, FWCS and Indiana have encouraged students for many years to not look at college as the only option.
“If you aren’t quite sure what you want to do with your life, and you have a good-paying job ahead of you, we wouldn’t encourage you to go to college as a career exploration opportunity,” Stockman said. “It’s a very expensive way to do it.”
About half of FWCS’ 2020 graduates came from families that qualified for the federal free and reduced lunch school program – a demographic that, the study found, is generally less likely to go straight to college. Less than 40% of students from such households did so, compared with more than 60% of students from wealthier families.
Meanwhile, wealthier districts SACS and Northwest Allen County Schools each had about 65% of their 2020 graduates go to college directly after high school.
Both districts had college-going rates of almost 80% in 2015. That’s a 19% decline.
Ginder said concerns about student debt have shifted patterns in where high school graduates are going to college – choosing, for example, less competitive schools over highly selective ones. For some students, that shift might mean they’re headed to the workforce or vocational training instead of college.
“It’s important to be well informed when making those decisions because there’s still plenty of evidence that our county, our city, our state needs more college graduates – the market is there,” Ginder said.
But, he said, it is crucial for students to pursue useful degrees.
“I do think, at one point, we were heavy on degree work that was valuable from a liberal arts standpoint but may not have had a ready market for those students,” he said.
Since 2012, Indiana has been working toward the goal of 60% of working-age Hoosiers will have a quality college degree or credential by the year 2025. Lowery, the higher education commissioner, described the economic benefits associated with greater levels of education.
“People with a bachelor’s degree or higher are more likely to be employed and participating in the workforce, and they have significantly higher wages and a greater overall net worth,” Lowery said. “It is critical that we ensure all Hoosiers can access the opportunity that education and training beyond high school can provide.”
21st Century Scholars
The most recent college-going rates reinforced the benefit of Indiana’s early college promise program. Income-eligible students, who enroll as 21st Century Scholars in seventh or eighth grade, can earn up to four years of college tuition in Indiana for free.
Scholars have up to one year after high school graduation to use their scholarship.
Findings showed 21st Century Scholars were almost 30 percentage points more likely to attend college than the statewide average – 81% versus 53%. The commission is recommending that all eligible students should be enrolled automatically.
“Currently, fewer than half of eligible students enroll in the program, despite its proven success at ensuring students have access and are prepared for college,” the higher education commission said in a news release.
Ginder cautions people from being overly excited by the glowing statistics, because students must meet yearly benchmarks to maintain eligibility. They must also achieve an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale upon graduation from high school.
“By the time a student is a senior, you’ve got a very good crop of kids who are likely to make it,” said Ginder, whose district graduated 577 students in 2020 but had only two dozen 21st Century Scholars. Twenty of those participants went directly to college.
FWCS had 357 students in the scholars program, and 72% enrolled in college compared with 34% of nonscholars. The district has promoted the opportunity for years, Stockman said, adding that families have been able to sign up at school registration events.
Absorbing the loss
Statewide, the decline in the college-going rate in 2020 equated to about 4,000 fewer high school graduates attending some form of college – including programs for certificates and four-year degrees – than the year before, the report said.
The commission found the loss was almost entirely absorbed by the state’s public colleges because almost the same number of Hoosier high school graduates attended private or out-of-state institutions as in the previous year.
Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University in Bloomington, Purdue University in West Lafayette, IUPUI and Ball State University were the most popular destinations, with each enrolling at least 10% of the almost 30,000 Allen County graduates who enrolled in an in-state public college.
About 4% chose Purdue University Fort Wayne. That’s about the same as in recent years, but that percentage represented fewer students – 1,134 – than before, when 4% equated to about 1,300 or 1,400 students.
Ryan Wooley, PFW’s director of undergraduate recruitment, said the campus can be a more affordable option for students who want to earn a Purdue degree while staying close to home. The general undergraduate tuition rate for Indiana residents is $8,985 a year, compared with $9,992 at the university’s West Lafayette campus.
It’s fine if students want to defer their offer of admission for a year, Wooley said. That lets the university know those students are interested, and it keeps the students in contact with the university so admissions conversations can resume later.
“It is important,” he said, “for the student to pursue their higher education at a time that they feel most ready.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/allen-county-mirrors-statewide-decline-in-high-school-grads-going-to-college/article_ae529372-f1a5-11ec-8671-4bc4fa15d6f5.html | 2022-06-26T06:04:02 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/allen-county-mirrors-statewide-decline-in-high-school-grads-going-to-college/article_ae529372-f1a5-11ec-8671-4bc4fa15d6f5.html |
The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation has awarded more than $700,000 in grans to local nonprofits and grassroots organizations that work with low-income and vulnerable residents. They are:
Amani Family Services – $100,000
HealthVisions Midwest Fort Wayne: $54,000
Catholic Charities: $50,760
Fort Wayne Clubhouse/The Carriage House – $50,000
Headwaters Counseling – $50,000
GiveHear – $40,000
Courageous Healing – $35,000
Catherine Kasper Place – $30,000
Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana – $30,000
Bienestar Sin Fronteras – $25,000
New Mercies Ministries – $25,000
Northeast Indiana Positive Resource Connection – $25,000
Hope Alive – $20,000
St. Joseph Missions – $20,000
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services – $20,000
Youth for Christ – $20,000
Out of a Jam – $15,000
Society of St. Vincent DePaul – $15,000
River of Life Christian Fellowship – $10,400
Lutheran Agency for Missions to Burmese – $10,000
Safe Families for Children Alliance – $10,000
Alive Community Outreach – $5,000 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/st-joe-foundation-awards-grants/article_397be5e6-f400-11ec-b4f0-2b399471a937.html | 2022-06-26T06:04:08 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/st-joe-foundation-awards-grants/article_397be5e6-f400-11ec-b4f0-2b399471a937.html |
Ten-year-old aspiring artisan Airiana Freeman looked at the paintings and gushed.
“I can’t paint like that,” she said.
“Yes you can,” her uncle, Archie Roberts, quickly shot back. “It just takes practice, and you have the talent.”
“I’m just trying to broaden her horizons,” said Roberts, 49, about why they were attending the Covington Art Fair on Saturday. “Art ain’t no joke. I wanted her to see what’s out here.”
The Fort Wayne family was among thousands attending the 30th annual art fair that has almost 100 vendors in the parking lot of Covington Plaza along West Jefferson Boulevard.
The two-day exhibition highlights artists who produced all kinds of creations, including watercolor and acrylic paintings, pottery, jewelry and photography. It ends at 4 p.m. today.
Fair coordinator Glenda Stoppenhagen said vendors and visitors of the showcase, which attracts 4,000 to 5,000 people, show up each year because of its welcoming atmosphere.
She pointed out the fair isn’t a place for elites to hobnob, but “a party with friends.”
“That’s how I look at it,” Stoppenhagen said. “And if it’s a party for friends, you try to make your friends happy to keep them coming back.”
Metal artist Rich Backer said fair organizers have succeeded in providing a fostering environment.
“I’ve been here numerous times,” the Knoxville, Tennessee, artist said. “We like it here.”
Backer specializes in making three-dimensional metal wall art. His pieces for sale this weekend range $100 to $700.
“It’s whimsical,” he said. “Every piece is a one of a kind. When people ask me how I got started, I always say cheap booze and sleepless nights.”
Seriously, though, Backer learned his craft as a welder and mechanic before founding his business.
“(Inflation) really affected metal prices, so it’s been tough this year,” Backer said.
Indianapolis artist Angee Walberry said she’s new to the fair, so she’s hoping for the best.
“I do abstract acyclic,” Walberry said of her paintings, including some that contain a QR-code-like feature that brings the painting to life when scanned with a smartphone.
“I did an art residency in Venice (Italy) in 2019, and I saw it being used there. And I said to myself, ‘I have to get this.’ ”
On Saturday, the aroma of kettle popcorn and sounds of live jazz wafted through the air that saw temperatures reach the 80s before noon. Sunglasses and sun hats were common attire.
The weekend’s warm weather didn’t bother retirees Bob and Becky King of Ossian.
“We really like coming each year,” Becky King said. “There’s so much to see.”
Bob agreed.
“There are so many interesting and different things,” he said. “Last year, we bought a glass fish. We’re just looking right now though.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/variety-camaraderie-at-art-fair/article_8371b2ce-f49c-11ec-ba48-bb4570e82088.html | 2022-06-26T06:04:15 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/variety-camaraderie-at-art-fair/article_8371b2ce-f49c-11ec-ba48-bb4570e82088.html |
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered, starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, at Cherie Buckner-Webb Park to protest the the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The protestors later marched to the Capitol and continued marching downtown during the event organized by groups including the Red Republicans of the DSA, Idaho Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boise Democratic Socialists of America and the Southwest Idaho branch of Industrial Workers of the World.
Counterprotestors could also be heard in the crowd.
Another large abortion rights demonstration took place downtown on Friday, the day the Supreme Court decision was announced. The protestors started at Boise City Hall before marching to the Idaho Statehouse to hold a rally.
Idaho has a "trigger" law that will go into effect 30 days after the judgement is entered and will ban most abortions in the state.
The law includes an exemption, an "affirmative defense" that must be proven in court by a "preponderance of evidence" (more likely than not), for abortions performed when a doctor, "in good faith medical judgment and based on the facts known to the physician at the time," has determined the abortion was necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman.
That does not include cases where a doctor deems an abortion necessary because the doctor believes a pregnant woman may take action to harm herself.
The law also includes an exemption for cases of rape or incest, if the woman has reported the act of rape or incest to law enforcement and provided a copy of that report to the physician who would be performing the abortion.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
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Arizona lottery numbers, June 25
Associated Press
These Arizona lotteries were drawn Saturday:
Pick 3
4-8-4
Fantasy 5
10-20-21-32-35
Estimated jackpot: $72,000
The Pick
02-03-12-18-29-35
Estimated jackpot: $1.2 million
Triple Twist
02-12-14-19-24-30
Estimated jackpot: $536,000
Mega Millions
Estimated jackpot: $328 million
Powerball
06-12-20-27-32, Powerball: 4, Power Play: 3 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/06/25/arizona-lottery-numbers-june-25/7738509001/ | 2022-06-26T06:24:58 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/06/25/arizona-lottery-numbers-june-25/7738509001/ |
Barbara Haddle
April 27, 1944 - December 25, 2021
HEBRON - Barbara Haddle, age 77, of Hebron, IN, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 25, 2021.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Edward; mother, Dorothy; and her younger brother, Edward Jr.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Blair; two sons: Blair Jr. (Elizabeth) and Jerry; granddaughters: Victoria (Chad) Jenkins and Stephanie (Manuel) Rodriguez; five great-grandsons: Henry, Sebastian, Edward, Leo and Cameron.
Barbara was born on April 27, 1944 in Scranton, PA to Edward and Dorothy (nee James) Muncie. In 1962, she married Blair Haddle and together they raised two sons: Blair Jr. and Jerry. Barbara and Blair became small business owners when they opened their own machine shop; first was Haddle Machine and then Eagle Creek Machining.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1515 W. 93rd Ave. Crown Point, IN 46307. Followed by a private inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Visit Barbara's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/barbara-haddle/article_cbe760e0-73bb-5934-b83d-aff0b3ef8cc3.html | 2022-06-26T06:38:15 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/barbara-haddle/article_cbe760e0-73bb-5934-b83d-aff0b3ef8cc3.html |
Barbara Jean Aungst
May 3, 1933 - June 23, 2022
ZIONSVILLE, IN - Barbara Jean Aungst, 89, of Zionsville and formerly of Valparaiso, passed away on June 23, 2022. She was born May 3, 1933, in Fort Wayne, IN to Fred and Beulah Bornkamp. Barbara graduated from Purdue University, West Lafayette in 1955, and began her career as a home economics teacher in Valparaiso. For over 24 years, she continued her passion for teaching, making a difference and impacting countless lives through her steadfast dedication to teaching the skills necessary, for those students to successfully acquire their GED through Portage Adult Education.
She was committed to serving her community through Delta Kappa Gamma, Tri-Kappa, President of the Library Board, volunteering at the Church resale shop, and serving on many different community organization boards. Barbara was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso for over 50 years, serving as an elder and deacon.
Barbara enjoyed playing bridge with her longstanding bridge group, sewing, taking pictures, shopping for items that represented her love for lighthouses, cardinals, covered bridges, and butterflies, as well as her love for enjoying beautiful sunsets, at Indiana Dunes State Park. Most of all, Barbara loved spending time with her family, missed and remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandma, who will be dearly missed.
On August 20, 1955, Barbara married Ronald V. Aungst who preceded her in death; along with her sister, Colleen Speath; and parents, Fred and Beaulah Bornkamp. She is survived by her daughter, Leanne (Paul) Grant; son, Steve (Wendy) Aungst; grandchildren: Molly (Brandon) Miller, Emily Aungst, and Trace Aungst; and great-granddaughter, Scarlett Aungst.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 9:30–10:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso, 3401 N Valparaiso Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383, with a Funeral Service beginning at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Greater Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, or First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/barbara-jean-aungst/article_4fadc939-11f0-5a8e-abb2-7513c5612f7d.html | 2022-06-26T06:38:21 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/barbara-jean-aungst/article_4fadc939-11f0-5a8e-abb2-7513c5612f7d.html |
Br. Roger A. Shondel, OP
June 1, 1944 - June 10, 2022
NEW ORLEANS, LA - With a sad, yet hopeful heart, we announce that our brother Br. Roger Shondel, OP, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, in New Orleans, LA.
Br. Roger A. Shondel, OP, was born in East Chicago, IN, on June 1, 1944. Br. Roger entered the Dominican novitiate at the Dominican House of Studies in River Forest, IL. in 1963 with the Province of St. Albert the Great. He professed Simple Vows at the Dominican House of Studies on August 5, 1964, and professed Solemn Vows at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Hammond, IN on August 5, 1970. He joined the Province of St. Martin de Porres when it was established in 1979.
Br. Roger earned degrees at Triton Junior College, River Grove, IL, 1972, AA (Liberal Arts) Rosary College in River Forest, IL, 1974, BA, (Sociology) Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 1976, ME (Guidance Counseling).
After making profession, Br. Roger first served as a part-time Social Studies Teacher at St. Vincent Ferrer Grammar School in Chicago, IL, from 1970-1975. Moving to Dallas he served for the next seven years as the Guidance Counselor and Dean of Discipline, and also Instructor of American History, Theatre Arts, and Religion at Bishop Lynch High School. Br. Roger was then assigned to New Orleans where he would begin what would be his career for the rest of his life, Guidance Counselor at St. Mary's Dominican High School. In his last year at Dominican High School, he served as the receptionist.
Br. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Melvina Rosalee Balint and Stephan Shondel, and his siblings, Sally Jean Shondel, Steven Louis Shondel and Sylvia Ann Kiger. He is survived by his sister, Joan Shondel McLaughlin, niece, Laura Shondel Holzhauer (David) and great nephew, Gregory Steven Holzhauer. Many nieces and nephews.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
His Christian Burial was held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. His Interment is at Dominican Friars Cemetery in Rosaryville, LA. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/br-roger-a-shondel-op/article_bf7dee2d-7dc0-54e3-8c8c-df9a03a86a03.html | 2022-06-26T06:38:27 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/br-roger-a-shondel-op/article_bf7dee2d-7dc0-54e3-8c8c-df9a03a86a03.html |
Carmen Lukasik (nee Fortes)
VALPARAISO, IN - Carmen Lukasik (nee Fortes), of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Carmen was born in Pontevedra, Spain to the late Arturo and Teresa Fortes. Beloved wife of the late, Philip Lukasik; devoted mother of Dave (Helen), Tom (Diane) Lukasik, and Susan Burelli; loving grandmother of Shannon (Ross) Duncan, Dr. Christopher (Sarah) Lukasik, Ryan Lukasik, Marla (Matt) Scalise, Trey (Alyssa) Burelli, Maria Burelli, and Ronnie Goldsmith; proud great-grandmother of Kirstin Wireman, Kaelyn and Luke Lukasik, Domenica and Stana Scalise.
Carmen immigrated to the US in May 1941 at the age of nine, graduated from Emerson High School in 1951, Gary Business College and retired from the Merrillville School Corporation as an office clerk. She will be deeply missed.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 8303 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, 8446 Virginia St, Merrillville, IN 46410.
Visit Carmen's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/carmen-lukasik-nee-fortes/article_f92d4e7d-70bd-502e-b7b1-c7d7b4fa4024.html | 2022-06-26T06:38:34 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/carmen-lukasik-nee-fortes/article_f92d4e7d-70bd-502e-b7b1-c7d7b4fa4024.html |
Dolores J. Klebs
May 20, 1928 - June 9, 2022
HAMMOND - Dolores J. Klebs, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1928 in Hammond, IN, where she grew up and attended Catholic Central High School.
She is survived by her children: Kathy (Jim) Sickinger of Lowell, and Kevin (Cherilynn) Klebs of St. John; grandchildren: Jason (Jenna) Sickinger, Josh (Melissa) Sickinger, Marissa (Tim) Cope, Benjamin Klebs, Craig (Katie) Mihalich, Christopher Mihalich; and eight great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Klebs.
Visitation is Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., concluding with a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m., all at St. Edward Catholic Church, Lowell, IN, with Fr. Rick Holy presiding. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN. Memorial donations may be given to Heartland Hospice (ProMedica Hospice) at www.promedicaseniorcare.org/giving | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dolores-j-klebs/article_471c2f1d-de90-571f-b139-25a08e160687.html | 2022-06-26T06:38:40 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dolores-j-klebs/article_471c2f1d-de90-571f-b139-25a08e160687.html |
Donna Lou Biller
Oct. 14, 1943 - June 22, 2022
WHEATFIELD - Donna Lou Biller, age 78, of Wheatfield passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was born on October 14, 1943 in Hammond, the daughter of Martin and Agnes (McCauley) Mattingly.
Donna is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Biller; sons: Mark (Dawn) Biller, Scott (Lisa) Biller, Tom (Cathi) Biller; grandchildren: Josh and Ally; sister, Beverly (Calvin) Bolen; numerous nieces; and nephews.
Friends and family may visit at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte on Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass for Donna will be held at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church on Monday at 10:30 A.M. with Father Michael McKinney officiating. Interment will be held at Memory Lane Memorial Park in Schererville. Memorial contributions in Donna's name may be made to Carmelite Monastery or Poor Hand Maids of Jesus Christ in Donaldson, IN.
To share a memory with the Biller family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/donna-lou-biller/article_c78a4d7f-9f18-5de1-9954-fa9915235f49.html | 2022-06-26T06:38:46 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/donna-lou-biller/article_c78a4d7f-9f18-5de1-9954-fa9915235f49.html |
Dorothy Almason
July 15, 1928 - June 27, 2009
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOROTHY ALMASON WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMA, GREAT-GRANDMA & BEST FRIEND.
On Her 13th Anniversary In Heaven. Loving you more than words can say, Missing you more each passing day. Devoted & Loving Family, Nancy, Marybeth, Vince, Collin, Brandon, Erica and Great-grandson, Baby Brandon Jr. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-almason/article_3940abeb-d0b1-5ba9-8152-6d208b9274f5.html | 2022-06-26T06:38:52 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-almason/article_3940abeb-d0b1-5ba9-8152-6d208b9274f5.html |
Ernesto Flores
Dec. 20, 1921 - March 28, 2013
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ERNESTO FLORES ON FATHER'S DAY.
I know you can still hear me Dad, so please know this is true; that everything I am today is all because of you. Your life was a blessing and your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Always in my hearts, Yolanda. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/ernesto-flores/article_1e04a5fc-17ed-530f-bbf8-44554e800765.html | 2022-06-26T06:38:58 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/ernesto-flores/article_1e04a5fc-17ed-530f-bbf8-44554e800765.html |
Joseph N. Czmiel
DYER, IN - Joseph N. Czmiel, age 37, of Dyer, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. He is survived by his father Ted Czmiel; siblings: David, Deborah (Deb), and Ted Czmiel Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife Andrea Czmiel, mother Sophie DeBella, and sister Sarah Czmiel.
Visitation will be held at the Fagen-Miller, 1920 Hart St in Dyer, on Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.; with a funeral on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Burial Skyline Memorial Cemetery.
Joe liked to camp, cook, fish, garden, and doing anything adventurous he could find outdoors. He loved animals and enjoyed competing with his dad in powerlifting competitions. www.fagenmiller.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/joseph-n-czmiel/article_dc18d7a9-68da-5efb-9441-377c0f45b438.html | 2022-06-26T06:39:05 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/joseph-n-czmiel/article_dc18d7a9-68da-5efb-9441-377c0f45b438.html |
Leona E Fiegle
July 29, 1923 - June 22, 2022
SCHERERVILLE, IN - Leona E Fiegle, age 98, of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully on June 22, 2022, in Carmel, IN where she was lovingly cared for by her granddaughter, Lisa and her husband, Scott. Leona was born July 29, 1923.
Survived by her daughter-in law, Mary Ann(James) Fiegle of Henders, NV; granddaughters: Nicole(Brian) Wojtkowiak, of Henderson, NV, Lisa (Scott) Greaves of Carmel, IN; and grandson, David (Robyn) Fiegle of St. John, IN; great-grandchildren: Roman Wojtkowiak, Rachael (Nick) Cronkite of Henderson, NV, Haliegh Reinoehl presently of Australia, Jack Reinoehl of Cincinnati, OH and Brynn Fiegle of St. John, IN; also great-great-grandchild, Payton Cronkite of Henderson, NV; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Wilbur; and son, James Fiegle; also brothers: Alfred (Frances) Peifer, Ray (Lillian) Peifer, Arnold (Vivian) Peifer, Edward (Lola) Peifer; and sister, Eleanor (Clarence) Rohrman.
Leona was one of Schererville's oldest residents to have been born, raised, and live as a Schererville resident. She loved her town, family, church, and friends.
Employed by the Lake Central School Corporation for many years as executive secretary and bookkeeper it was her privilege to know all she met during those years and were cherished memories of hers. Playing bingo was her favorite pass time and also telling many tales from long ago.
She loved life and enjoyed every day. She was an inspiration to her family and loved by all who knew her. She will be missed. May all her loved ones be forever happy to have her by their side in heaven.
The family would like to thank her nieces, nephew and many wonderful friends for all the kindnesses given her. It takes a village to care for our loved ones.
A mass, burial and celebration of life will be held at a later date at St. Michaels Church in Schererville, IN so all family members can be present. www.fagenmiller.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/leona-e-fiegle/article_151ec97e-368b-5de9-9c8f-1f82456ce614.html | 2022-06-26T06:39:11 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/leona-e-fiegle/article_151ec97e-368b-5de9-9c8f-1f82456ce614.html |
Lorraine R. Fisher
MUNSTER, IN - Lorraine R. Fisher, age 95 of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She is survived by her son, John (Nicki) Fisher; two grandsons: Jonathon Fisher and special friend, Kate Hamerstadt; and Nicholas (Emily) Fisher; sister, Vera Schmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John (Joe) Fisher; daughter, Cathy Fisher; sisters: Natalie Sass, Dorothy Gleim, and Norma Hesterman; and brother, Bill Sass.
Friends are invited to visit with Mrs. Fisher's family on Monday, June 27 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the SCHROEDER-LAUER FUNERAL HOME, 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor John Richy officiating. Mrs. Fisher will be laid to rest in Oak Glen Cemetery in Lansing.
Mrs. Fisher was a lifelong member of St. John's church where she was baptized, confirmed, and married to her husband. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Fisher's name to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lansing, IL. www.schroederlauer.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/lorraine-r-fisher/article_9eba88e6-0030-5b40-99e3-f76118c4f1c7.html | 2022-06-26T06:39:17 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/lorraine-r-fisher/article_9eba88e6-0030-5b40-99e3-f76118c4f1c7.html |
Marie L. Sanford
Feb. 5, 1935 - June 13, 2022
Marie L. Sanford, 87, formerly of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 in Goshen, IN. She was born February 5, 1935 in St. Paul, MN to Emil & Charlotte (Carrell) Dey. On August 17, 1958 she married Verne R. Sanford who preceded her in death on January 23, 2022. Survivors include their children: Colleen (Don) Prough of Goshen, IN, Keith (Ellen) Sanford of Arizona, Paul (Carole) Sanford of North Carolina, Linda (Jerry) Mader of Michigan, and Amy (Robert) Pendowski of Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Sally Dey of Minnesota; Verne's sisters: Delores Brandt of Illinois and Carol Walker of Montana; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, all of whom were precious to and cared for by Marie. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother Erna (Butzke) Dey, and brother Jerome "Jerry" Dey.
Marie had a God-given, ferociously independent, yet modest spirit and strong work ethic. Making the best of life's circumstances and finding creative ways to solve problems are things at which she excelled. She trained as a Registered Nurse at St. Lucas Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Faribault, MN. Caring for babies and young children was Marie's passion at Porter Memorial Hospital, a local pediatrician's office, the Valparaiso WIC office and Hilltop Neighborhood House. Marie also utilized her nurse training as she modeled and offered healthy living advice to those around her, cared for family, friends, and neighbors, and went above and beyond in the care of Verne with his very limited eyesight. Several community not-for-profit agencies also benefitted from her volunteer efforts. The Sanford family enjoyed Marie's great cooking and her talent as a seamstress as she made clothes, curtains, costumes and almost anything else with cloth. Marie had a green thumb for nurturing plants of all types, which was a skill she learned from her florist father in MN; she continued growing seedlings throughout her life. Marie was a longtime and active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, with a strong faith in God and a close-knit group of friends established there.
A visitation will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Monticello Park Dr., Valparaiso with memorial service beginning at 3:00 p.m.. CST. Everyone is invited to a time of fellowship afterward. Memorial donations may be made to Hilltop Neighborhood House, 460 S. College Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383. MOELLER FUNERAL HOME is entrusted with arrangements. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/marie-l-sanford/article_dd2ed30e-f932-5198-a2dd-30f055962d11.html | 2022-06-26T06:39:23 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/marie-l-sanford/article_dd2ed30e-f932-5198-a2dd-30f055962d11.html |
Mary Ellen Smith
July 26, 1926 - June 12, 2022
HIGHLAND - Mary Ellen Smith, 95, of Highland, passed away peacefully at her home of 68 years surrounded by loved ones on June 12, 2022. She was born on July 26, 1926, in north Chicago to Arthur and Theresa Pankau. She was preceded in death by her only sibling, Arthur Pankau, Jr.
Mary Ellen is survived by her children: Rev. David Smith of Highland and Marilee (Randy) Seymour of Bellevue, WA; her grandchildren: Danielle and Michelle Seymour of Austin, TX; and her dear friend and housemate, Marjorie Norton.
Mary Ellen graduated from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College where she served as class president and played on the volleyball, basketball, baseball, and field hockey teams. She went on to earn a Master's Degree in biology at Marquette University and became a researcher for Searle Pharmaceuticals. Marriage to Thomas L. Smith (deceased) in 1953 brought her to Highland. She became active in the local Garden Club and served on the Indiana State Board of the League of Women Voters.
Mary Ellen earned a certificate in education and became a teacher, first teaching science at St. Mary's School in Griffith and later teaching biology at Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond. She eventually became the Dean of Girls at Noll where she worked for 20 years. While there, she and Marge coached the girls' volleyball and basketball teams. For many years, Mary Ellen was a senior Girl Scout troop leader and served as Girl Scout Council president for one term.
Mary Ellen loved nature and animals of all sorts, especially her dogs. She greatly enjoyed fishing and taking her family on vacations to National Parks and wilderness areas. She and Marge took numerous groups of scouts on canoe trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota. Mary Ellen will be remembered for her kind, caring heart and her incredibly generous and loving personality. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Grace Parish where she was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Sodality, serving two terms as president.
Visitation will be held at the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 2828 Highway Ave in Highland on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Girl Scout tribute. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3025 Highway Ave in Highland on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Mary Ellen loved her flower garden and supported charities that helped animals. So, flowers will be welcome as well as donations in her name to Best Friends Animal Society (bestfriends.org) or the Humane Society (humanesociety.org). | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-ellen-smith/article_288f361b-7b9b-5506-b266-f22e01e450c6.html | 2022-06-26T06:39:29 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-ellen-smith/article_288f361b-7b9b-5506-b266-f22e01e450c6.html |
Ronald H. Kors
Dec. 9, 1941 - June 3, 2022
KNOXVILLE, TN - Ronald H. Kors, age 80, passed away June 3, 2022, in Knoxville, TN. Ron was born and raised in Crown Point, IN, and was a 1959 graduate of CPHS. He attended Valparaiso Technical Institute before enlisting in the U.S. Army. During his military service, he was stationed in Okinawa and became a qualified M1 Rifle expert. After being honorably discharged, Ron worked in the banking industry for many years and served as a reserve officer with the Anderson Co. Sheriff's Department. In 1982, he bought Oak Ridge Locksmith in Oak Ridge, TN. Always one to tell a great story or share a good joke, Ron loved to laugh and talk with everyone and spent many hours as an amateur radio (ham) operator (K9PPC and WB4MXN), a hobby he indulged in since high school. He also enjoyed boating, working with electronics, and driving motorcycles. He became a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association in 1993 and went on to serve as Chapter T Director and Assistant District Director for East Tennessee (2001-2003). After owning Oak Ridge Locksmith for 27 years, he retired in 2008, and spent his time camping, tinkering in his garage, and relaxing at home.
Ron is survived by his wife, Jeanie; daughter, Kim Hobson; and son-in-law, Steve (Knoxville, TN); sons: Keith Kors (Knoxville, TN), Kurt Kors (Orlando, FL), and Jeff Dyer (Maryville, TN); grandchildren: April (Brad) Wolford, Tanner Hartman, Reid Hartman, Claudia (Kaleb) Sileno, Casey Solis, and Scott Dyer; great-grandchildren: Cal Wolford, Ava Wolford, Zachary Dyer, and Brandie Pettiford. He is also survived by a sister, Arlene Kors Gumbiner; two nieces: Laura (Lou) Gumbiner-Russo of Pearland, TX, and Heather (Andy) Zovnic of Green Bay, WI; and their children: Katie and Christopher Russo and Steve and Tony Zovnic; sister-in-law, Janice Begley; and nephews: Brian Begley and Mark Begley.
A service will be held Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Faith Promise Church (10740 Faith Promise Ln, Knoxville, TN), with receiving of friends at 12:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. Cremation took place in Knoxville, TN, and there is no internment at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Tennessee Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org/tn. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/ronald-h-kors/article_13e5d1f7-465d-50f6-b43e-30a9ff631d70.html | 2022-06-26T06:39:36 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/ronald-h-kors/article_13e5d1f7-465d-50f6-b43e-30a9ff631d70.html |
Sabatino "Sam" Peter Paglicci
Dec. 10, 1940 - Oct. 29, 2021
PORTAGE - Sabatino "Sam" Peter Paglicci, born on December 10, 1940 passed away on October 29, 2021.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Woodland Park, Blue Spruce Room, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/sabatino-sam-peter-paglicci/article_715d886b-c9ee-56ee-b880-9bd6c497b507.html | 2022-06-26T06:39:42 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/sabatino-sam-peter-paglicci/article_715d886b-c9ee-56ee-b880-9bd6c497b507.html |
Willie Mae Williams
EAST CHICAGO - Willie Mae Williams, age 88 of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, IN. She is survived by one son, Kerry A. Williams (Carmen) of East Chicago, IN; two daughters, Rita and Beverly Williams of East Chicago, IN; one grandson, Tyrone Griffin of East Chicago, IN; one granddaughter, Deana Williams of Merrillville, IN; three great-grandchildren, Braiden Griffin of East Chicago, IN, Ulani Griffin of Indianapolis, IN and Raquan Williamson of Merrillville, IN; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Williams and parents.
Willie Mae was an employee of The School City of East Chicago for over 30 years. She was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church until her illness. To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/willie-mae-williams/article_ac436b3c-4181-5fa5-be6b-6349296f667b.html | 2022-06-26T06:39:48 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/willie-mae-williams/article_ac436b3c-4181-5fa5-be6b-6349296f667b.html |
CARMEL, Ind. — 13News meteorologist Chuck Lofton was recognized during Saturday's 53rd Great Lakes Regional Emmy Awards for earning one of television's highest honors.
(NOTE: The above video is of Chuck Lofton being surprised with the news he was being inducted into the Silver Circle.)
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Great Lakes named Lofton as one of this year's Silver Circle honorees, celebrating him for his years of service in the TV industry.
Lofton was recognized at Saturday's Emmy Awards at the Lucas Estate in Carmel.
During the ceremony, he won several Emmy Awards including two for best news features, an Emmy for best special event coverage and another for his segment "Check in with Chuck."
Lofton will officially be inducted into the Silver Circle at a ceremony in Cleveland in July.
Silver Circle inductees have dedicated at least 25 years of distinguished service, but they're recognized for more than just the length of their careers. They set high standards for their work within the industry, in addition to giving back to their communities.
The committee considers the following criteria:
- Service to the television or media-related industries
- Service to the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- Service to the community involving television or allied media
- Service to people working in or training for careers in television or allied media
Lofton has worked in local broadcasting for more than 40 years. His career with WTHR began in September 1985 with the very first Sunrise show. In addition to his work in TV, his forecasts have been heard on "Jim, Deb and Kevin" on 95.5 WFMS-FM in Indianapolis since 2000.
Lofton has earned countless awards for his work from the NATAS, Society of Professional Journalists and the Associated Press. In 2007, the National Weather Service named him the National Broadcaster of the Year. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/13news-meteorologist-chuck-lofton-recognized-at-emmy-awards/531-4b5585d4-bace-45f7-861f-25aaaa95107c | 2022-06-26T06:43:20 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/13news-meteorologist-chuck-lofton-recognized-at-emmy-awards/531-4b5585d4-bace-45f7-861f-25aaaa95107c |
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Businesses are now responding to the U.S. Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v. Wade.
When owners at Oxford Pennant found out about the ruling, they said, "We are disgusted." They closed Friday, employees were still paid, and owners also made a $1,000 donation to Planned Parenthood.
Their Twitter post said, "We will reconvene next week to coordinate a paid day of action. This is a sad day for America."
Put A Plant On It over on Elmwood Avenue is also offering an "outrage" discount.
Anyone who is upset about the SCOTUS ruling can get 5 percent off and find therapy through plants. All the money people save will go to Planned Parenthood, and right now, that's about $400.
"There's so many people that always come in and say, 'Plants make me feel better. Plants are my therapy. I just need a plant, it's just going to make my day so much better.' We just wanted to go a step further, and so we offered the outrage discount and are extending it through this weekend," said Johanna Dominguez, owner of Put A Plant On It.
As for national chains, officials at Dick's Sporting Goods announced on Twitter they will give up to $4,000 to cover travel expenses for any employee who wants an abortion but lives in a state that restricts access to one.
"This benefit will be provided to any teammate, spouse or dependent enrolled in our medical plan, along with one support person," the post said.
Disney, Netflix, JP Morgan Chase, Warner Bros and Meta, the owner of Facebook, and Instagram have also voiced similar action plans. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/buffalo-national-businesses-react-to-scotus-decision-on-roe-v-wade/71-51f5bdd7-60a9-4dd5-aaf9-548581fb9117 | 2022-06-26T06:43:26 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/buffalo-national-businesses-react-to-scotus-decision-on-roe-v-wade/71-51f5bdd7-60a9-4dd5-aaf9-548581fb9117 |
Sept. 16, 1927—June 18, 2022
BUHL—Dolly Josephine Larragan, age 94, passed away June 18, 2022, at River Rock Assisted Living in Buhl, Idaho. Dolly was born September 16, 1927 in Maywood, Nebraska to Frank and Lillie Meissner.
She moved to Idaho in 1933 with her family. She attended school in Idaho and Nebraska. She married Clifford Montgomery and to this union was born two sons, Bobby (stillborn) and Jerry. They later divorced.
Dolly attended and graduated from the Twin Falls Business School. After graduation she worked for over 20 years in the Pharmacy Department at MVRMC. She retired in 1989. She married Felix Larragan in 1984. They made their home in Buhl, Idaho.
Dolly is survived by two grandchildren, Michelle (Eric) Neria, and Bryan (Michelle) Montgomery; two great-grandchildren, Adele and Mattie Montgomery; niece, Barbara Zago; great-nephew, Josh Lacroix; great-niece, Amber Lacroix; three great-nephews. Jake, Torre, and Chad; two stepdaughters, Carmen and Judy; three step grandchildren, Mary, Paula, and Tony; one great step grandchild, Elise; one step niece, Peggy Dehaas and family; and one step nephew, Mike Davet and family.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jerry; brother, Ray; sister, Edna Mae; nephews, Gary and Duane Meissner; and stepson, Doug.
At Dolly’s request there will be no formal service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to: Buhl Quick Response Unit, 201 Broadway Ave N, Buhl, ID 83316, or because Dolly loved dogs and they were an important part of her life, donations in her name can be made to any local animal shelter.
Her family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring staff of River Rock Assisted Living for their love and kindness. They would also like to thank the Hospice Visions team for the comfort they provided during Dolly’s final days.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Dolly’s memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/dolly-josephine-larragan/article_7233193f-bb4e-5e21-83a3-15eac29cc5c3.html | 2022-06-26T07:07:30 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/dolly-josephine-larragan/article_7233193f-bb4e-5e21-83a3-15eac29cc5c3.html |
July 6, 1946—June 19, 2022
RUPERT — Gerry Edford Holbrook, a 75-year-old resident of Rupert, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and kids.
Gerry was born July 6, 1946, in Burley, Idaho, to Keith Edford Holbrook and Cynthia Juanita Poindexter. He was the oldest of three children. They moved to Homedale, Idaho, where he later graduated in 1965. He then joined the U.S. Army National Guard right out of high school.
Gerry moved back to Rupert where he lived with his grandmother, Myrtle Poindexter, while working at Parker’s Laundry in Rupert. He then worked at Hanzel’s Chevrolet in 1967.
At that time he was a member of Rupert First Christian Church, where he met his beautiful, loving wife of 53 years, Peggy McCathron. Together, they moved to Pocatello, Idaho, and attended Idaho State University. In 1970, they moved back to Rupert and Gerry began working for Amalgamated Sugar Company where he stayed until his retirement 42 years later. During that time they had five children together: Todd, Chad, Jaren (deceased), Jeremy, and Holly. They later took in and raised their granddaughter, SheyAn, as their own.
In his retirement years, Gerry was a member of Burley First Christian Church where he served as Elder and Chairman of the Board. He was also Commander of American Legion Post 10.
Gerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping in Donnelly, Idaho, where he spent a lot of summers with family. He loved feeding and watching the birds and squirrels.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Juanita Holbrook; and son, Jaren Travis Holbrook. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; sons, Todd of Rupert, Chad (Pam) of Caldwell, and Jeremy of Boise; daughters, Holly Holbrook of Burley, and SheyAn Felthauser (Alex) of Rupert; brother, Bob (Diana) of Nampa; and sister, Diane (John) Ford of Council, Idaho.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff of Hospice Visions who came to help with Gerry at home. A special thanks to Karrie Gardner who was amazing to him and his family. Also thank you to Penny McCathron (sister-in-law), Kitty Haux, Philip Gonzalez, and Kelly James for all you have done for the family.
A graveside service to honor Gerry will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Paul Cemetery, with military rites performed by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/gerry-edford-holbrook/article_d8230a40-5651-5880-9cda-87b39cf109bd.html | 2022-06-26T07:07:36 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/gerry-edford-holbrook/article_d8230a40-5651-5880-9cda-87b39cf109bd.html |
Nov. 5, 1932 - June 9, 2022
BURLEY — Jacqueline Lorraine Merrigan, an 89-year-old resident of Burley and formerly of Paul, passed away June 9, 2022, at Pomerelle Place in Burley.
Jackie was born Nov. 5, 1932, to John and Elizabeth (Schaneman) Stroh. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Jackie met Russ Merrigan at a dance in 1950 and they were married Feb. 23, 1952. They farmed near Scottsbluff for several years before drawing on a homestead in Idaho in 1957. Russ moved his family to their new home north of Paul in January 1958. It was a difficult time and they endured many hardships, but hard work prevailed and their farm eventually prospered. Three sons, Pat, Tim, and Chris, were born to the couple in Nebraska before the move, and an additional son and daughter, Bill and Lisa, were born in Idaho.
Jackie and Russ farmed north of Paul until retiring in the early 90s. They sold their house in the country and moved into the town of Paul and then spent their winters in Casa Grande, AZ. They were part of a large and diverse retirement community in Casa Grande, making friends with people from all over the United States and Canada. They lived in the house in Paul for many years and they eventually moved to Pomerelle Place in Burley. They loved to travel over the years; visiting Mexico, Europe, and many places in the United States.
She attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Rupert. She was a member of the Alter Society and a former President as well as a member of the Homesteaders Club. Jackie enjoyed volunteering at Minidoka Memorial Hospital and also enjoyed playing bridge and golf.
Jackie is survived by her five children and spouses: Pat (Linda) Merrigan of Paul, Tim (Dotti) Merrigan of Santa Fe, NM, Chris (Lynett) Merrigan of American Falls, Bill (Stacey) Merrigan of Imbler, OR, and Lisa (Jim) Webb of Boise; 14 grandchildren: Lucas (Jennie) Merrigan, Paige (Chris) Smith, Dylan (Laura) Merrigan, Maggie Merrigan, Lizzie (Andre) Lebron, Tiffany (Dylan) Vanderpool, Nick (Jodi) Merrigan, Stephanie Merrigan, Kacie (James) Sauer, Riley (Emily) Merrigan, Jeremy Webb, Shane Webb, Shawn Webb, and Quinn Webb; 17 great-grandchildren: Darby, Oscar, Ellia, Nash, Jordan, Lily, Max, Wes, Miles, Lebron, Jaxson, Logan, Ava, Kaylee, James, Sebastian, Madeline and Jamie; one brother, John (Vicki) Stroh of Woodsboro, MD; two sisters-in-law: Joan (Joe) Crouch of Marietta, GA, and Norma Stroh of Sidney, NE, and one brother-in-law, Gary Hahn of Scottsbluff, NE; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of nearly 68 years, John Russell Merrigan; her sisters, Betty Heilbrun of Scottsbluff, NE, Violet Rein of Scottsbluff, NE, Shirley Robertson of Lincoln, NE, and Jeri Hahn of Scottsbluff, NE; and one brother, Roy Stroh of Sidney, NE.
Recitation of the rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where friends and family may call from 5 until 7 p.m.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2022 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 802 F St., in Rupert, with the Reverend Father Camilo Garcia as celebrant. A joint urn placement will follow at Paul Cemetery for Russ and Jackie, where military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group to honor Russ's service to his country.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Pomerelle Place and Intermountain Hospice for their compassionate care shown to our Mother.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to St. Nicholas Catholic School or a charity of choice.
A webcast will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/jackie-merrigan/article_cae3b6d6-f4c1-5661-84b2-2c818bcc6605.html | 2022-06-26T07:07:42 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/jackie-merrigan/article_cae3b6d6-f4c1-5661-84b2-2c818bcc6605.html |
Dec. 29, 1946—June 16, 2022
Husband, Father, Granddad, Brother, Uncle, Retired Navy Captain and Friend.
James “Jim” Frederick Ponzo was born on December 29, 1946 to John and Kathleen Ponzo in Evanston, Illinois. On June 16, 2022 in Twin Falls, he unexpectedly passed away and is now with His Heavenly Father.
Jim attended grade school at St Michaels and high school at St. Francis in Wheaton, Illinois. At St. Francis he enjoyed sports, participated in the glee club and the plays including Brigadoon. His role as MacGregor in Brigadoon helped him embrace his Scottish heritage. With the help of his mother, he set out to perfect his Scottish brogue to accompany his red hair. Jim attended Loras College and graduated in 1969 with a BS in History.
The US Navy was the direction he went after college. He proudly piloted HC-46 helicopters, spent time on many ships when deployed, instructed at the US Naval War College and was last stationed in Lisbon, Portugal at the US Embassy as the Naval Attaché before his retirement. Over his 26 year distinguished military career, Jim received many awards and honors. After serving our great country, he retired to Twin Falls, Idaho in 1996 with his family.
April 9, 1983, Jim married Lynn (with Krista right by Lynn’s side) in San Diego, California and in August 1984 they welcomed their son James “Collin” to the family.
Retirement was not on Jim’s list of “things-to-do-when-you-retire”.
Retirement for Jim consisted of involvement with United Way, Twin Falls Rotary Club, St. Edwards Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts, Magic Valley Youth Soccer Association to name a few. He worked as a travel agent and with SkyWest Airlines (recently retired after 16 years).
He loved to garden and take care of his flowers. His enthusiasm for travel and adventure to see the world was envied by many but that didn’t stop him from filling up his calendar with trips with Lynn and dear friends. He and his son Collin would go to Notre Dame football games, and they loved to watch basketball together. As a three time cancer survivor since 2014, Jim never stopped giving his time and support to his friends and family—especially his grandkids whom he absolutely adored.
His family and friends will remember him as a loving, generous and compassionate man who encouraged everyone to trust in God and to live life! And that infectious laugh of his will be missed too.
Jim is survived by his lovely wife Lynn Ponzo, his children Krista Lynn Deacon (Brian Gordon) and James Collins Ponzo (Stefanie); grandchildren Kaitlyn Rose Deacon, Andrew Fraser Deacon, Sydney Lorraine Gordon, Kasey Jane Gordon and James “JJ” Allan Ponzo; his siblings John L Ponzo (Cheryl), Kathryn Schmid (Stephen), Anne Schrishuhn (Dick), MaryBeth Witt (Michael), Shawn Lambert and Timothy Lambert and many nieces and nephews.
Jim is preceded in death by his father, John F. Ponzo, his mother Kathleen Ponzo O’Neil and his grandparents.
Services will be held at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 22, 2022 beginning at 10am with a viewing, followed by Rosary at 10:30 and Mass at 11am. Jim will be inurned at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise at a later date. There will be a luncheon at the Parish Hall following Mass for all to share stories about this wonderful man who spent his life touching the lives of so many.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in his honor. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/james-frederick-ponzo/article_5c9dccf8-d623-5896-b79c-79966ecd038b.html | 2022-06-26T07:07:48 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/james-frederick-ponzo/article_5c9dccf8-d623-5896-b79c-79966ecd038b.html |
April 23, 1931—May 31, 2022
BOISE — Mary Lawley Anduiza was born in Marysville, Kansas on April 23, 1931 to Margaret Hill and James E. Higgins. She passed away May 31, 2022 in Boise, Idaho. Mary had one older brother, James L. Higgins, whom she was very close to throughout her life until Jim’s passing in 2012. She spent her childhood in Marysville until 1942 when the family moved to Salina, Kansas to run the local newspaper.
She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Salina. After graduating, she helped in the family business and it was there that she met and dated an employee, Duard Lawley. Duard joined the Navy in 1953 and they married in December of that year in San Diego, CA where he was completing his basic training. Following their marriage they moved to Norfolk, Virginia where Duard was stationed. Their first son, Gregg was born at the Navel Hospital in Virginia while Duard continued to serve. After serving honorably, they moved to Colorado Springs and welcomed another son, David in 1956. In 1953, Mary’s parents bought Standard Printing in Twin Falls and this eventually led the family to Idaho in 1957 to join them. Mary worked alongside her dad and brother Jim for many years in the family-owned business. She was a speedy, accurate typesetter and honed her skills throughout many years.
With the addition of their third son Christopher in 1959, their family was complete. She and Duard raised the boys in Twin Falls and they were actively involved in St. Edwards Catholic Church, School and Twin Falls Swim Team. She enjoyed supporting her boys as they camped, backpacked, hunted artifacts and snow skied together.
After Mary and Duard divorced in 1976, Mary met and married Luis “Babe” Anduzia in 1978. She relocated to the Treasure Valley with him to live out her years enjoying Boise State Football, her home, yard and flowers. She was an avid reader and was a devoted caretaker for her husband’s elderly mother. She spent her own elderly years nursing Babe as his health declined. She was a loving caring and devoted wife until sadly her own mental and physical health began to decline from the burden of caretaking.
Dementia is a cruel disease that crept slowly into Mary’s life over the last several years until it robbed her of her precious memories. In the end it stole her very life. She spent the last three years at Grace Assisted Living and then Grace Memory Care in Boise.
Her boys will always remember their youth as she spent time with them enjoying their friends and activities together. Her crandchildren will remember her as their Grandma Mare!
Mary is survived by her three sons, Gregg Lawley (Jordan), Dave Lawley (Terrie), Chris Lawley (Connie), 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren with another great-granddaughter to arrive this summer. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her brother Jim and husband Babe.
She was loved by many even as she slowly slipped away from them!
A graveside will be held this summer at a later date. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-lawley-anduiza/article_329e47b4-874f-5401-9d83-f717a845af11.html | 2022-06-26T07:07:54 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-lawley-anduiza/article_329e47b4-874f-5401-9d83-f717a845af11.html |
AARON M UHL
Age: 40
Height: 6 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 225 pounds
Sex: Male
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Race: White
Wanted for forgery.
Bond: $100,000
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone with information please call 208-735-1911 or Crime Stoppers at 208-343-2677, where they can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tips can be made at www.343cops.com or download P3 Tips on your mobile phone. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-county-most-wanted/article_a950ceb4-f49f-11ec-a96f-a3ac4f3ac609.html | 2022-06-26T07:08:01 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-county-most-wanted/article_a950ceb4-f49f-11ec-a96f-a3ac4f3ac609.html |
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Luzerne County coroner confirms one person is dead after a crash Saturday evening in Plymouth.
One vehicle was on its roof near the Turkey Hill on Main Street.
Officials are not saying much about what led to the crash, but an autopsy is scheduled for Monday and the crash is still under investigation in Luzerne County.
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Joan Bumbulsky, a teacher in the Pleasant Valley School District has seen so many of her students start off the year without supplies.
So she reached out to Pocono Mountain Harley Owners Group, the motorcycle club she's a part of, to start a school supplies fundraiser.
The group has been collecting since May.
The hope is to set more students up for success this upcoming school year.
"With what's going on we feel it was most important to take care of the kids. We saw a huge need for it and it was a no-brainer for us," said Bob Romeo, Pocono Mountain Harley Owners Group Activities Director.
Backpacks, school supplies, and monetary donations are collected every Thursday night, during bike night at Lakeside Restaurant in Saylorsburg.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — A man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend in Modesto and a man in San Jose was identified by San Jose Police in a press conference Friday afternoon.
Raymond Joseph Calderon, 30, who San Jose Police said had a violent record was identified as the suspected killer in the Tuesday night shootings.
A man was killed in San Jose around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, just hours before the shooter drove to Modesto, according to Modesto police.
Calderon had driven from San Jose to shoot his ex-girlfriend, 29-year-old Michelle Rose Gonzales, and then drove back before being shot by San Jose police there and pronounced dead.
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According to police Calderon had a warrant out for his arrest following a breached restraining Gonzales had against him order prior to the attack.
Gonzales leaves behind a 6-month-old baby boy and a 9-year-old daughter.
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Beryl D. Buffington
Apr. 23, 1942 - June 24, 2022
WODEN-Beryl D. Buffington, 80, of Woden passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church in Woden. Burial will be at Bingham Township Cemetery near Woden.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, June 27th at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 310 Main St., Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. www.cataldofuneralhome.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/beryl-d-buffington/article_9c03fa57-afbb-59d7-9fed-7221664cc7ab.html | 2022-06-26T07:53:06 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/beryl-d-buffington/article_9c03fa57-afbb-59d7-9fed-7221664cc7ab.html |
Charlotte Louise Parcher
December 22, 1944-June 23, 2022
MASON CITY-Charlotte Louise Parcher, age 77, a resident of Mason City, IA, died, Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, at home. Visitation will be from 3:00-6:00 PM at Clear Lake Open Bible Church, 509 South 17th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa with a service following immediately after. Memorials in Charlotte's memory may be directed to Ryan Parcher, 20860 330th Street, Plymouth, IA 50464. The service will be livestreamed at Andrews Funeral Home's Facebook page. “LIKE” the page and you will be able to view service.
Charlotte Louise Parcher, the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (Istad) Preston Turner, was born December 22, 1944, in Charles City, IA and she was later adopted by Elizabeth's second husband, George Turner. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rockford, IA and later Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City. Charlotte graduated from Rockford Community High School in 1962.
Charlotte was united in marriage to Dwayne Kaspar on June 7th, 1963. Their union was blessed with a son, Michael.
Charlotte and Dwayne divorced, and Charlotte married Rockford native Dennis Parcher, on December 4th, 1971. This union was blessed with three children, Ryan, Michelle and Amber.
Charlotte was a very devoted mother, skilled seamstress and avid quilter. She enjoyed shopping at garage sales and thrift stores in search of a good bargain. She was a farmwife and homemaker and attended Hamilton College, in Mason City, IA. She was also a Legal secretary, a home health aide and worked in the medical records department at MercyOne in Mason City for over 20 years.
Charlotte lives on in the lives of Mike (Anne) Kaspar, Plainfield, IA, Ryan (Diane) Parcher, Plymouth, IA, Michelle (John) Steenblock, Garner, IA and Amber (Patrick) Turner of Leighton, IA, grandchildren Andy Kaspar, Matt Kaspar, Angie Kaspar, John Kaspar, Dalton Graff, Caleb Graff and Kaden Parcher, great-grandchildren Christian Kaspar and Maddie Clemons, Idie, Lilly, Michaela and Azariah Kaspar, Brynlee Kaspar, Lawson Kaspar, sister-in-law Janet Turner and sister Roma Jackson and many, many nieces, nephews, co-workers and friends.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Elizabeth (Istad) Preston Turner, George Turner, brothers Andrew Turner and Mike Preston and cousins Barbra Baker and Susan Micklick. Andrews Funeral Homes, Belmond, IA 641-444-4474 www.andrewsfuneralhomeandfloral.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/charlotte-louise-parcher/article_33b0c091-b741-5ce9-ab0f-9525feac9e9a.html | 2022-06-26T07:53:12 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/charlotte-louise-parcher/article_33b0c091-b741-5ce9-ab0f-9525feac9e9a.html |
Rodolfo “Rudy” Plancarte, 67, of Belmond, died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond. Arrangements: Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond.
Margot Ridder, died June 22, 2022 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Arrangements: Andrews Funeral Homes.
Karen D. Shoop, 83, of Mason City, died Wednesday, June 22 at MercyOne North Iowa Health Center in Mason City. Arrangements: Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Donald D. Tegtmeyer, 93, of Britt, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Arrangements: Cataldo Funeral Home. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_61fc8f6b-eb51-572f-9cea-75e56e8defcd.html | 2022-06-26T07:53:18 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_61fc8f6b-eb51-572f-9cea-75e56e8defcd.html |
Jean Steiff-Ascolese
April 27, 1923-June 10, 2022
Jean Steiff-Ascolese passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on April 27, 1923, on the family farm in Hancock County outside of Forest City, Iowa.
Jean graduated from Forest City High school in May of 1941 and continued her education at St. Joseph College of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from St Joseph's in September of 1944 and after hearing a speech made by President Roosevelt regarding the need for nurses she enlisted in the US Army.
She was commissioned an officer in the US Army Nurse Corps in April of 1945 and was assigned to O'Reilly General Army Hospital in Springfield Missouri. While serving as a nurse anesthetist she met the love of her life Michael Ascolese, a young-enlisted man from Boston.
Jean and Mike were married on April 7,1947 in Newton, Massachusetts. They moved to Louisville, Kentucky in September of 1948 with their oldest son Timmy. During their 22 years in Louisville, they had four more sons and a daughter before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jean worked as a nurse throughout her life helping set up and run the first coronary care unit at St. Joseph's Hospital in Louisville and volunteering in the recovery room at Providence Hospital in Cincinnati for many years.
She was also an associate of the Sisters of St. Francis at Oldenburg Academy in Indiana for over 20 years. Jean was very active in all the parishes the family attended over the years from the Altar Society to delivering communion to the sick and much more. Hers was a life of giving.
Jean is survived by Mike, her beloved husband of 75 years,six children, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
There will be a funeral mass on July 8, 2022, St. Bartholomew Parish 9375 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 at 11:00-AM.
Jean's cremains will be interred in Forest City Iowa. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/jean-steiff-ascolese/article_9ad3ba9a-dace-5f6d-b87d-c456e264566e.html | 2022-06-26T07:53:25 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/jean-steiff-ascolese/article_9ad3ba9a-dace-5f6d-b87d-c456e264566e.html |
Robert Harris
MASON CITY-Robert Harris, 64, died on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in his Mason City, IA home.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30am June 30, 2022 at Kensett Cemetery, 410th St, Kensett, IA. All are welcome to attend lunch and time for sharing memories from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Kuennen's Quarry, 1555 450th St, Northwood, IA.
Family suggests that memorials may be directed toward the North Iowa Community Kitchen.
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One of the largest health care systems in southwest Ohio says it is doing far less COVID-19 testing than it did just several months ago as at-home tests become more popular, coronavirus restrictions continue to be lifted and fears about the virus diminish.
But the growing popularity of home testing kits could mean a significant number of positive COVID-19 cases aren’t being reported to health officials and aren’t showing up in official case counts, which makes it difficult to know the true prevalence of the virus in the community.
Premier Health, which is one of the largest health care systems across southwest Ohio and the state, saw its COVID-19 testing peak on Nov. 24, 2020, when it performed 2,274 tests.
A year later, in November 2021, the health care system averaged about 635 tests per day. By February 2022, the average count fell to 362 tests per day.
Since May 1, Premier has been testing about 140 swabs for COVID-19 each day.
Robust surveillance, including reporting the results of at-home tests, is critical to inform health agencies’ understanding of the current spread of the virus, said Ken Gordon, a spokesman with the Ohio Department of Health.
“The overall volume of COVID-19 in our state and in specific areas lets Ohioans make informed decisions about what actions they should take to protect their health,” he said.
Experts also say people who test positive at home should contact their primary health care providers to make sure they take appropriate steps to manage and possibly confirm their illness and avoid transmission.
“Any positive test should be reported,” said Nate Bednar, director of community services with Miami County Public Health.
Some experts have pointed out that the true number of infections always has been an undercount because at least some people who contract the illness do not have any symptoms and do not seek testing.
Eye on testing
Credit: Jim Noelker
Credit: Jim Noelker
Confirmed COVID cases have declined, but the virus is still prevalent in the community, and Premier Health continues to see a significant positivity rate, said Nick Lair, the group’s system vice president of laboratory services.
“We always have to keep an eye on it,” he said. “We’re asking everybody to still be very mindful of the CDC guidelines, which is masking and/or six-foot distancing.”
In May, about 13.8% of tests conducted by Premier were positive for COVID, according to its data.
By comparison, the average positivity rate was about 9.7% in 2020.
Premier, along with its partners, still operates seven testing sites — down from about 11 earlier in the pandemic — which continue to serve many people who need negative tests for reasons like travel, work or school.
Testing sites are still widely available across the region, but at-home testing kits are becoming increasingly popular among people who develop COVID-19 symptoms or who may have exposed to the virus.
About one-fifth of people with COVID-19-like symptoms during the omicron wave used at-home tests to try to determine if they were infected, according to a CDC survey.
Credit: Jim Noelker
Credit: Jim Noelker
The tests — which officials say are quick, easy and pretty reliable — are available for sale at local pharmacies, and many health departments also have kits to distribute and so do other organizations, like libraries and schools in some areas.
The Ohio Department of Health has distributed seven million tests to its partners since January 2021, and home testing has become a substantial part of the testing that is taking place in the state, even though it is impossible to know how many home tests have been used or are available, Gordon said.
Community members also can order free COVID-19 test kits online through www.covid.gov/tests that will be sent to their homes.
The plethora of available testing is helping control the spread of COVID-19 because people can easily find out if they are positive early on, Lair said.
But Premier Health says the availability of home tests can result in a undercount of COVID cases in the community because people who test positive using the kits do not typically require further testing.
At-home kits come with instructions that say people who test positive for the virus should provide the results to their health care providers for public health reporting.
But it’s very likely that some people — possibly a significant number — aren’t doing that, some state and local experts say.
A survey conducted from late December and early January found that nearly one-third of people who tested positive at home did not follow-up with a test at their doctor’s office or a testing facility, which makes it likely their positive results were not captured in the official case data.
Testing sites generally still are required to report positive results, Gordon said, “but overall, testing data has become less useful as a measure of COVID-19 case burden and viral transmission in a community.”
Gordon said the state encourages Ohioans to check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Community Levels as a more accurate picture of virus transmission.
The measurement combines case counts with COVID-19 hospitalization data to determine how significant a threat the virus is to various communities, he said.
Some experts say the decline in officially reported COVID-19 cases gives some people the false idea that the virus isn’t a threat.
It is important that people who do self-tests report the results to their physicians, said Bednar, with Miami County Public Health.
Positive results can be reported to public health, he said, and “if it is a proctored home COVID test, they should follow the instructions on the test packaging and report using the app.”
Community members who test positive at home also should contact their primary care providers to find out if they need therapy, medical isolation and confirmatory or follow-up testing, said Deirdre Owsley, public health nurse in the communicable disease program at Greene County Public Health.
Owsley said Greene County residents who test positive for COVID at home should report the results to Greene County Public Health by calling 937-374-5638 or emailing cdrs@gcph.info.
Also, she said, “Any follow-up test if not already reported virtually through the home-test manufacturer can be reported by the provider and/or medical laboratory.”
Public Health — Dayton & Montgomery County encourages people who test positive at home to contact their doctors to determine if they should begin any treatment, such as Paxlovid, which should be started within five days of the onset of symptoms, Dan Suffoletto, a spokesman for the agency.
Public Health tries to contact people who tested positive when it receives notice of positivity from doctor’s offices and testing facilities, Suffoletto said.
Public health notifies the Ohio Department of Health when it has confirmed COVID cases.
But Suffoletto said the number of reported cases may not fully capture the true number of infections.
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For all the wrangling that went into scheduling it, the Aug. 2 primary election looks to be pretty low-key.
With few contested races on the ballot for state legislative seat primaries, boards of elections around the Miami Valley are expecting low turnout and reducing the number of poll workers.
“We expect turnout to be exceedingly low as the only contested offices on the ballot in Montgomery County are for the central committees of the two major state political parties,” said Sarah Greathouse, deputy director of the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
The elections office has sent out 78 military or overseas ballots, a slight increase from May. A few voters have joined the list since then, she said.
Montgomery County has about 600 applications for absentee ballots, which is about half the number sent for the May primary. People can still apply for those during the next two weeks, Greathouse said.
A dozen or so of the usual polling locations aren’t available Aug. 2, so affected voters will be mailed a notice of their new temporary polling place in mid-July, she said.
“We will also post signs at their regular polling locations with a QR code and phone number to help them find their temporary location,” Greathouse said.
Montgomery County usually has more than 100 polling places.
The board of elections unanimously decided June 1 to cut the number of poll workers due to expected low turnout, so the county needs 700 to 900 instead of 1,500 to 2,000, she said.
“We generally over-recruit due to last minute call-offs,” Greathouse said.
County boards of elections statewide began sending ballots June 17 to active-duty military and voters overseas. For those currently in Ohio, the registration deadline for voting in the Aug. 2 primary is July 5, and in-person early voting starts the following day.
A few counties already had local issues scheduled for an Aug. 2 vote, but the partisan primaries for state House and Senate seats — along with seats on the major parties’ central committees, which are dependent on state legislative district boundaries — were postponed from May 3 to Aug. 2 due to the months-long legal wrangle over House and Senate district maps.
After the state Supreme Court rejected five sets of Republican-sponsored maps as unconstitutionally favoring that political party, a panel of federal judges ordered the use of one of those sets of map only for the 2022 election cycle. The Ohio Redistricting Commission must eventually reconvene to draw maps for future elections.
A number of House and Senate primary elections are uncontested. There are contested races for Democratic and Republican state central committee seats, but those generally draw little public attention.
Around the region
Parts of Butler County will see competitive Republican primaries for House districts 46 and 47. Matt King is challenging incumbent Thomas Hall in the former, while Cody Harper faces incumbent Sara Carruthers in the latter.
With few candidates and the election split between May 3 and Aug. 2, turnout for this second round of voting is likely to be low, said Eric Corbin, deputy director of the Butler County Board of Elections. The biggest draw on the Butler County ballot may not be a legislative seat but a tax levy for the Ross Local School District, he said.
“I always hesitate to give estimates, but I will say that given the fact we were at 16.9% in the May election, my guess is that we will be in the single digits, unfortunately,” Corbin said.
Champaign County has a three-way Republican primary for the District 85 House seat, between Tim Barhorst, Rochiel Foulk and Lilli Johnson Vitale, wife of outgoing state Rep. Nino Vitale, who is term-limited.
One of Clark County’s 44 polling locations has to be changed from May. a local church couldn’t host voters on Aug. 2, so officials are searching for an alternative, said Amber Lopez, deputy director of the Clark County Board of Elections.
Cards will be mailed to all affected voters, and signs will be posted on Election Day at the old location notifying people of the new polling place, she said.
“So far indications are that turnout is going to be pretty low, just in terms of the number of absentee ballot applications we’ve received at this point,” Lopez said.
Only about a third as many absentee ballot requests have come in for the Aug. 2 election as had by the same time prior to the May 3 election, she said.
The only competitive primary in Greene County is for House District 70, with incumbent Republican Brian Lampton opposed by Katherine Shutte.
Miami County is testing all of its voting equipment, sending out absentee ballots for military and overseas voters and preparing for the July 6 start of early in-person voting at the board of elections office.
“So far, so good,” said Director of Elections Laura Bruns.
As of Thursday, Miami County had requests for 28 absentee ballots, including military and overseas voters, she said.
“We only have one contested race on each of the party ballots, and both are for state central committeewoman,” Bruns said.
Parts of Warren County will vote in a Republican primary for House District 55, pitting incumbent Scott Lipps against Thomas Goodwin.
Warren County had only received 60 applications by Thursday for absentee ballots, fewer than before the May primary, which was also slow, said Brian Sleeth, Warren County Board of Elections director and president of the Ohio Association of Election Officials.
Officials there have to move one polling location in Carlisle, but that’s not due to the extra election, he said.
“We closed one location and combined it with another current polling location,” Sleeth said.
Warren County also hosts the only competitive primary for both parties, with Joy Bennett and Sam Cao vying for the Democratic nomination for House District 56, while Kathy Grossman and Adam Mathews do the same for Republicans. One of them will replace outgoing state Rep. Paul Zeltwanger, who is term-limited.
Several local House and Senate races have no Democrats on the ballot at all. The only Democratic legislator from the Miami Valley, state Rep. Willis Blackshear of Dayton, doesn’t face any Democratic or Republican challengers.
Election funding and staffing
When the Aug. 2 primary date was set, election officials across the state voiced concerns that it would drive up their costs and leave them scrambling to recruit enough poll workers.
Although many counties expect to need fewer poll workers Aug. 2 than they do for higher-turnout elections, they’re all still open to recruits for the Nov. 8 general election and beyond. Anyone interested in working the polls can start the process at pollworkertracker.ohiosos.gov/signup.
Legislators tucked $20 million to fund the August election into House Bill 377, which is otherwise a $500 million development package for Ohio’s Appalachian region. Gov. Mike DeWine hasn’t signed the bill yet, but he praised its passage on June 1, and the Appalachian funding was his proposal. It reached the governor’s desk June 16, and he has until June 28 to sign it, according to DeWine’s press secretary Dan Tierney.
Election officials in several counties said that additional funding should be enough or more than enough to cover costs of this additional primary.
Corbin said he’ll be “very relieved” when DeWine signs the bill for additional election funding.
“Despite the fact that the turnout’s going to be low, that doesn’t necessarily change our costs,” Corbin said.
The board still has to operate the same number of polling locations and voting machines, though fewer poll workers will be needed because of expected low turnout, he said.
Poll workers are paid for training and working Election Day. Their pay averages $100 to $150 and could be as high as $200 in some counties.
Bruns said the Ohio Secretary of State’s office has told Miami County how much it should get, and that amount is “well over what we require.”
Montgomery County should get more than $600,000 from the latest round of election funding, enough to cover the primary’s cost, Greathouse said.
But election officials there and statewide have lost valuable time — not just at work but with their families — working maps and extra election.
“Our system is strong and resilient, but it is a system of people, and they have been pushed to the breaking point,” she said.
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The Bonneville County Library District is planning to open an Ammon branch at 3015 South 25th East this fall. The building was formerly occupied by Lane Bryant.
The Bonneville County Library District has finalized leases for two upcoming library branches in Ammon and west Idaho Falls.
The library district announced the branch locations on its Facebook page on Thursday. The Ammon branch will be in a 7,000-square-foot space in the Teton Spectrum building on 3015 South 25th East. The space was formerly occupied by Lane Bryant and is adjacent to Bed Bath and Beyond and Deseret Book.
“We believe this will be an excellent location in the prime retail area of Ammon. We’re pleased about the large, open floor plan, excellent parking, and convenient location for residents shopping in Ammon,” the district wrote on its Facebook page.
The district is remodeling the building to create a conference room, electrical work and cosmetic changes to the floor and paint. Once the remodel project is done, an open house will be scheduled so residents can tour the space, talk to the library director and district trustees, and see visualized plans of the library.
According to the library district, opening a branch in west Idaho Falls has always been a priority because Ammon is too inconvenient of a distance for many residents living on the west side of Idaho Falls.
The Westside branch will be located in a 1,300-square-foot space in an office building located on 250 South Skyline Drive STE 6. The library district will take occupancy on July 1 and the next board of trustee meeting will be scheduled at 10 a.m. July 12 in the building.
“I am so excited to see this moving forward,” said library district board trustee Rebecca Blackson. “It’s so great to have (the leases) finalized and to have that important piece there so that we can start renovating.”
Both locations are expected to open by Oct. 1. All of the district’s library branches will have a connected collection so books may be requested for transfer or picked up at any of the library district’s four branches. The other two branches are in Swan Valley and Iona.
The library district is seeking volunteer help to open the library branches. Interested individuals can join the Friends of the Bonneville County Libraries Facebook group or visit the library district’s website to learn about volunteer meetings.
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