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DES MOINES, Iowa — The downtown farmers market isn't the only place to get some fresh produce during the weekend. And one alternative is giving back to the community at the same time.
It's called the Global Greens Farmers' Market. It's a program by Lutheran Services in Iowa which teaches refugees and immigrants how to run their own farming business right here in Iowa, and those farmers say the program has made a big difference in their lives.
Bucumi Simon immigrated to Iowa from Burundi more than a decade ago. Now, he's selling turnips, sugar snap peas and coffee grounds for Global Greens.
"This program helped my life because when I grow the vegetables, I sell the vegetables, and the people come to get it. I have a nice life because of food growing in Iowa," Simon said.
The program has been running for more than 12 years. Previously, the market took place behind LSI's office, but Saturday's market was the first one where shoppers could get their greens at the new location in the parking lot of the Polk County Health Department. Organizers say the program is a win-win for farmers as well as shoppers.
"It helps people connect back to the land, it helps people connect back to the culture, it helps to have accessible fresh produce here that all of our SNAP, WIC and EBT customers can double their money. So, it's just a great resource for the community," said Natalie Estrem, manager of the Global Greens market.
According to LSI, there were nearly 200 gardeners planting food in local community gardens through Global Greens in 2022; they eventually grew over 77,000 pounds of produce. And farmers like Simon say that all that hard work has helped turn the Hawkeye State into a home.
"This program is helping more people to grow money. And to know how the future can be better than today," he said.
The Global Greens Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through October. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/global-greens-farmers-market-iowa-lutheran-services-food/524-67e0a393-88c4-4f77-a7aa-107e9167a731 | 2023-06-18T03:32:42 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/global-greens-farmers-market-iowa-lutheran-services-food/524-67e0a393-88c4-4f77-a7aa-107e9167a731 |
Fun bubbles up for the 25th year at WonderLab during annual BubbleFest
Rainbow-colored bubbles of all sizes, part of WonderLab's BubbleFest, were floating off of strings and into the air as part of the children science museum's 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18.
The original BubbleFest ran for 12 years, offsite, with the last big festival in 2007. Two smaller happened before the pandemic but no large events, until this year.
WonderLab is the only hands-on science center for families in south-central Indiana. It opened in 1998 in a small storefront on the Monroe County Courthouse Square and moved to its current location in 2003. The museum has had more than 1,412,582 visitors to its current location. With WonderLab's outreach, camp and virtual programs, it has served about 1.5 million people.
Currently, WonderLab has more than 80 hands-on exhibits, some permanent and others offered for a short time. The museum also offers training sessions for teachers and instructors.
BubbleFest is the latest event at WonderLab and provides accessible fun for all ages.
“You're never too old for the thrill of seeing the world from inside a giant bubble," said Executive Director Karen Jepson-Innes in an email before this year's BubbleFest began. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/17/fun-bubbles-up-for-the-25th-year-at-bloomingtons-wonderlab-museum/70321447007/ | 2023-06-18T03:43:18 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/17/fun-bubbles-up-for-the-25th-year-at-bloomingtons-wonderlab-museum/70321447007/ |
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A deputy helped save the life of a driver on Interstate 95 after discovering the man unresponsive in his truck, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
In a news release, deputies said that Sgt. Brian Walsh was southbound on Interstate 95 near Oak Hill just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday when he witnessed a dump truck running off the road and hitting the guardrail.
When Sgt. Walsh approached the truck, he found the driver unresponsive and slumped over at the wheel, according to the release.
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Deputies said Sgt. Walsh pulled the driver out of the truck and performed CPR until paramedics arrived and took over rescue efforts.
The driver was taken to a local hospital where he was “breathing on his own and receiving treatment,” the sheriff’s office said.
Sgt. Walsh will receive a lifesaving award for his efforts, according to the release.
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Escambia County – A Florida deputy and a stranded motorist are counting their blessings after being sucked into a storm drain, swept under a highway and shot out the other side during heavy rain on Friday.
According to a YouTube video posted by Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, torrential downpours that peaked in the early morning hours on Friday led to stranded motorists being caught in the rising waters.
Simmons said Deputy William Hollingsworth was on patrol and assisting motorists when he exited his patrol vehicle to help a man who was trapped in the rising waters.
According to the sheriff, Deputy Hollingsworth witnessed the man go under the water and rushed to his aid. Hollingsworth and the and the man both became sucked into a a drainage pipe and swept underneath the four-lane Highway 98 for about 30 seconds while traveling about 100 feet.
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After resurfacing on the other side of the highway, bodycam video records the deputy saying “Can you (expletive) believe what just happened to us?” while the motorist responds, “I almost died.”
Both men, exhausted and appearing to be in shock are able to get to their feet, hold onto each other and cross back over the highway.
“Thank you man for like being there when I come out,” the man said after the incident. “When I came out, you were right behind me.”
At the end of the video, both men shake hands and the man thanks Hollingsworth and saying, “Me and you man, that’s an experience for life and I appreciate you.”
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Lanes reopen on eastbound I-40 near Flagstaff after crash
Aidan Wohl
Arizona Republic
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near Flagstaff have reopened, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The closure was caused by a crash at milepost 203, according to a news release.
The westbound lanes were unaffected by the crash. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-traffic/2023/06/17/crash-closes-eastbound-i-40-lanes-near-flagstaff/70333552007/ | 2023-06-18T03:50:29 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-traffic/2023/06/17/crash-closes-eastbound-i-40-lanes-near-flagstaff/70333552007/ |
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh residents came out to celebrate Juneteenth with the Grand Jubilee parade on Saturday.
This year’s parade was led by a drum corps. It began at Freedom Corner in the Hill District and made its way through Downtown Pittsburgh.
“Being around my friends, my daughters love it. It’s wonderful. Really is. Beautiful day,” said Ladora Jamison from the Hill District.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. It is a combination of the words June and nineteenth because June 19th, 1865 was when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved people in Galveston Texas.
The parade started ten years ago. Organizer William Marshall said it has grown from dozens of parade-goers to thousands.
“We started in 2013 when Juneteenth wasn’t very popular. nobody really knew about Juneteenth. but with the city, making it a holiday. with the state making it a holiday in the federal government, making it a holiday, it became very socialized and proper,” said Marshall.
This year, the Grand Marshall was Colonel James H. Harvey, one of the last surviving pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Several survivors of gun violence also took part in the parade, including Mindy Stoops who was shot in October during a funeral service on the North Side.
“I’m here. I made it through. God took care of me, and that’s what was important that day. It could’ve been a lot worse situation,” said Stoops.
Juneteenth became an official holiday in the city of Pittsburgh in Aug. 2020. The celebration began on Friday and festivities will end on Monday with a fireworks show at Point State Park.
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PITTSBURGH — The North Shore was flooded with thousands of fans making their way to see Taylor Swift for the final day of her back-to-back shows. The superstar brought in big crowds that are expected to bring a huge economic boost to the area.
“We are having so much fun with other Taylor Swift fans,” said fan Anna Jennings of Charlotte, NC. “We are having fun with other Swifties.”
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Sisters Emmalee and Kate Moles were among the thousands of people who packed the North Shore hours before the mega pop star took the stage at Acrisure Stadium Saturday night.
“We’ve seen so many people flooding local businesses and things like that and all of these little Taylor Swift-themed pop-up shops, the boutiques, Taylor Swift merch and things like that are just popping up around the city, and we’ve been puttering about. It’s amazing,” said Emmalee Moles of Charleston, WV.
Bars and restaurants, such as Tequila Cowboy Bar & Grill, saw that extra foot traffic. General Manager Christian Miranda said they saw about a 30% boost in revenue compared to a typical weekend. He added that the staff was prepared to handle the crowds.
“Everybody on these days just has to work a little bit harder, maybe multiple jobs and pull together as a team,” Miranda said. “Our staff is absolutely incredible.”
Mike’s Beer Bar on Federal Street, which is several blocks away from the stadium, is also seeing a steady flow of people.
“[It’s] definitely not as crazy as a Pirates or Steelers game,” said Jessica Moore, the bar & social media manager at Mike’s Beer Bar.
By Saturday afternoon, Moore said they had about a $5,000 increase in business on food and drinks.
“The crowd’s great,” she said. “A lot of them have been really patient and understanding and there are great outfits. They’re killing it.”
Out-of-towner Anna Jennings drove nearly seven hours from North Carolina to see Taylor Swift perform. She said between the gas, hotel room, and food, she’s probably spent about $500, and she’s not done.
“We definitely spent money on our clothes around here,” she said. “We bought food and alcohol. We’ll definitely spend on merchandise. We’ll definitely drink more and food.”
Visit Pittsburgh’s CEO told Channel 11 last summer there were four big concerts that brought in an economic impact of about $41 million from hotels, restaurants and shops. He believes the two-day concert in the city is going to break records.
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PITTSBURGH — Taylor Swift broke a Pittsburgh record today, amassing the largest attendance by any event in Acrisure Stadium history. Swift’s second night of performance reached a total attendance of 73,117 according to 100.7 STAR Pittsburgh.
The stadium has hosted large concerts since it first opened in 2001. The first event hosted at Acrisure Stadium was a concert by ‘NSYNC, bringing in a total of 48,188 fans of the boy band. Since then, fans ranging from Kenny Chesney to Beyoncé have made their way to the stadium.
Following the release of her tenth studio album, “Midnights”, Swift embarked on her “The Eras” tour. It quickly became a popular commodity, with 2.5 million tickets sold upon release.
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BRADENTON, Fla. — Florida's new immigration law won't take effect until July 1, 2023, but a group in Bradenton said they're already feeling its impact.
Florida lawmakers in favor of Senate Bill 1718 said it "targets the dangerous effects of illegal immigration," but critics said it will have adverse effects on the entire state and urge lawmakers to reconsider it.
"I know people that have personally left the state," Pastor Jose Cadena of Centro Vida Nueva in Bradenton said.
A group marched from the DeSoto Mall to the downtown courthouse. It's been several protests held across the state in protest of the law.
A formerly undocumented immigrant himself, Cadena workers he knows are leaving professions in construction and hospitality. He said other industries including agriculture will see fewer workers because of the new law.
"These are people that have come not to take anyone's job. These are people that have come to do the jobs that others would very likely not do," Cadena said.
The law requires businesses with more than 25 staffers to use the federal E-Verify system, which determines if employees can legally work in the U.S.
"You can't build a strong economy based on illegality," Gov. Ron DeSantis has previously said.
Hospitals that accept Medicaid must also include a citizenship question on their intake forms. Critics said it may dissuade undocumented immigrants from seeking medical care.
The law also makes it a felony to transport undocumented immigrants into Florida which could impact mixed-status married couples or farm workers who travel together. The new law also invalidates out-of-state driver's licenses issued to undocumented people.
The Florida Policy Institute estimates the state's most labor-intensive industries could lose 10 percent of their workforce, costing the state $12.6 billion dollars in one year, according to CBS News.
Cadena said he worries about families leaving and being affected by the law. He said he and others across the country plan to protest once again in Tallahassee the day before the law takes effect.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A Purple Alert has been issued for a 63-year-old man last seen early Saturday morning in Kissimmee, authorities say.
Joseph "Gary" Lanoue of Poinciana was seen walking in the area of a Walmart Supercenter on Cypress Parkway wearing black sweatpants, a red shirt, blackball cap and white running shoes, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Deputies say Lanoue is diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Authorities describe the 63-year-old as 5-foot-6, weighs 150 pounds and has brown eyes with grey hair.
Anyone with information regarding Lanoue's whereabouts is asked to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/purple-alert-joseph-gary-lanoue/67-be02c7eb-1970-4ad3-b19d-e57df1e0131e | 2023-06-18T03:59:38 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/purple-alert-joseph-gary-lanoue/67-be02c7eb-1970-4ad3-b19d-e57df1e0131e |
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is mourning the death of one of its deputies.
Deputy Shainah Conn died after "a heroic battle with cancer," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
The office described her as a law enforcement officer who served her community with pride and one of the strongest women anyone could know.
"She was a fighter to the end, and we ask that everyone stop and pray for her boys as they learn to navigate this life without their precious mother," the sheriff's office said.
Authorities ask that people respect the family's privacy during this time. The sheriff's office said it plans to announce memorial arrangements once they are made available.
"Deputy Conn, fly high, we love you, we will miss you always, and we will continue to fight the good fight in your memory," the statement read. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/deputy-shainah-conn-battle-with-cancer/85-574cb226-85c5-40cd-96a5-992052a18461 | 2023-06-18T04:25:04 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/deputy-shainah-conn-battle-with-cancer/85-574cb226-85c5-40cd-96a5-992052a18461 |
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol said they are searching for a hit-and-run driver that sent a pedestrian to the hospital and slammed into several vehicles.
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Troopers said the accident happened at 1:05 pm on Tuesday at the intersection of State Road 50 (Colonial Drive) and Paul Street in Orlando.
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According to a news release, the crash involved one pedestrian and five vehicles including the hit-and-run driver. Troopers said the suspect was driving a white Dodge, Durango.
Footage captured at the scene of the accident shows that there is a scuff mark on the right side of the suspect’s vehicle consistent with the accident.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — A man from Wayne County wrapped up a state-wide bike ride for Alzheimer's disease.
Kevin Lockwood of Hamlin is doing the ride for the fifth time, and he calls it the "HammerALZride."
He does it in honor of his mother, whom he lost to Alzheimer's disease.
His journey is to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.
People need to realize that they have to get the word out. I mean, my son Liam and my daughter Charlotte are my two biggest reasons for doing this. And I'm going to continue to spread that word, I'm going to continue to talk about it, so that these people right here, if I can't be helped, then they'll be helped," Lockwood said.
The journey from Pittsburgh to Scranton took Kevin three days to complete.
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ARCHBALD, Pa. — The Anthracite Heritage Museum's Arts on Fire festival took place at the Scranton Iron Furnaces Saturday along Cedar Avenue in the city.
It all kicked off at 11 a.m. with a ceremonial lighting of the furnace.
There were arts demonstrations, food trucks, and live music, along with a way for people to create their own art in cast iron.
Organizers say the event shows people how important the iron furnaces are to the city.
The event wrapped up around 5 p.m. in Scranton.
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The victim was rescued then flown to an air ambulance where they were then taken to the hospital.
PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. — An injured powerline worker was saved by helicopter in a remote part of Plumas County Saturday, according to the California Highway Patrol Northern Division of Air Operations.
The person was working near the Bucks Creek power station in the Feather River canyon, along Highway 70. The worker had fallen around 9 p.m. Friday and hurt their head and a lower limb, according to officials.
Officials say it took two hours for a supervisor to get to the injured worker then hike to a spot where they were able to send an emergency signal to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office.
Plumas County Search and Rescue says the man fell about 30 feet down a "very steep granite slope." They were paged around 11:36 p.m.
CHP's Northern Division of Air Operations was called to help with the recovery, but due to the time of night and hard to reach area, the hoist rescue was called off until 6:15 a.m. Saturday.
Officials on the ground stabilized the person and kept them warm through the night until the rescue.
The victim was rescued then flown to an air ambulance where they were then taken to the hospital.
The construction project has emergency plans in place and officials say there were pre-planning and trainings with Plumas County SAR, the contractors at the site and Northern Division Air Ops.
**H-14 LOCATES AND RESCUES INJURED POWERLINE WORKER IN PLUMAS COUNTY**
On June 16, 2023 near midnight, Northern Division Air Operations received a request from Plumas County Sheriff's Office to assist with a rescue of a powerline worker who had activated an SOS rescue beacon from the Bucks Creek power station in the Feather River canyon, along Highway 70. The site is part of a long-term construction project related to the penstocks that feed the power station. At approximately 9:00 PM a worker had fallen and sustained a head injury and injuries to a lower limb. It took nearly two hours for a site supervisor to hike to the victim, determine the need for help, and then hike to a spot to activate an emergency beacon. The beacon sent GPS coordinates to an area on the steep canyon wall above the power station adjacent to the penstocks. H-14 responded to the area and located the victim, with what appeared to be several other workers hiking to the site. It was determined that due to the nature of the injuries, and due to the terrain, a hoist rescue would be required to get the victim to medical aid. The site is across the Feather River from Highway 70, meaning there is no immediate road access for ground resources to reach the site. CHP policy prohibits hoist rescues at night, so the crew of H-14 provided the location and situation updates to Plumas SO before returning to Redding.
A first-light callout for H-14 was initiated on June 17. H-14 arrived, with a new crew, to the location at 0615 hours. H-14 used the hoist to lower rescue equipment to personnel at the incident site. The victim was secured in the rescue equipment and hoisted up to the helicopter, and then flown to a staging area at Rodgers Flat where an awaiting air ambulance took over care and transport of the victim to a trauma center.
The construction project had emergency plans in place that included pre-planning and training with Plumas County SAR, the contractors at the site, and Northern Division Air Ops.
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BOISE, Idaho — Kuna Police on Saturday safely located a 57-year-old man who was reported missing on Monday, June 12. Officials announced they were searching for the man Thursday afternoon.
The Ada County Sheriff's Office said Frederick Mancini is receiving medical attention. On Thursday, the sheriff's office reported Mancini has "extensive medical issues" and needs a cane for walking.
Deputies were searching Indian Creek Thursday afternoon. The man had not been seen since June 12 near his home in Kuna on South Swan Falls Road.
Fortunately, the sheriff's office said Mancini "is safe and is getting medical treatment." ACSO also thanked the public for keeping an eye out for the missing man.
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BOISE, Idaho — A common core of old friends packed a sequestered lot hidden somewhere in western downtown Boise between a tree line and the interstate to cheers one last time.
The Symposion - a family-owned bar since 1975 - sang its swan song Saturday with the typical gaggle of bar flies. The business is closed for good after Saturday night's last call, according to owner Chris Leverenz.
Leverenz's mother inherited the businesses five years ago after the original owner - Leverenz's uncle - passed away.
"We had to split his state with my cousins, and so we had to sell the property and [liquor] license to get them their half," Leverenz said. "The people who own the license aren't gonna lease it to us anymore."
The bar could legally still sell beer and wine without a liquor license, but that's not enough to make ends meet.
"That won't do it here. Beer and wine, that won't do it," Leverenz said. "'I'm kind of sad it's gone away. Shouldn't go away, but it is."
The Idaho Legislature passed Senate Bill 1120 during the 2023 legislative session to restrict the transferability of liquor licenses throughout the state after July 1, 2023. Gov. Brad Little signed the bill into law.
Previously, liquor licenses could be sold from one person to another. The supply and demand of a license had them selling for premium prices. Downtown Boise club owner Ted Challenger paid $350,000 for a liquor license he uses at Club Karma.
After the new law kicks in on July 1, a liquor license can only be sold one more time.
Current licenses under lease can continue through the leasing contract dates specified; however, after the lease period ends, the license returns to the owner and cannot be leased further. Any license administered by the state after July 1 cannot be resold or leased at all.
Under current Idaho law, each city has two liquor licenses, plus an additional license per 1,500 residents. The waitlist to receive a license from the state is long, according to Challenger. Some people wait a decade before they reach the front of the line.
The state runs a quota system to comply with Article III Section XXIV of the Idaho State Constitution, which states lawmakers should "further all wise and well directed efforts for the promotion of temperance."
These exemptions - allowing current license owners to resell one more time and finish their currently existing lease period - exist to allow current license holders a chance to receive back the funds they already invested into the license, bill sponsor Sen. Jim Guthrie (R-McCammon) told KTVB in March.
The Symposion property is owned by Atlanta-based developer Greenstone Properties, according to Leverenz. He does not know exactly what the company plans to do with that land.
"You come in here, it's like you're home," Leverenz said. "The one thing I'd want people to remember [about Symposion] is it's a friendly place."
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One child and three adults have been hospitalized after a quadruple shooting in South Philadelphia Saturday night.
At 7:48 p.m. along the 1700 block of Ringgold Street four people were shot during a shooting, police said.
Among the victims only the child who was shot in the chest has been placed in critical condition.
“It was just crazy. There wasn’t a lot of people on the block at the time. And then they picked a baby up. It was a boy. He had to be no more than three or four years old. That’s when I just started shaking. It’s just crazy," Monica Green, a woman who heard the gunshots from inside her home.
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During the shooting, a 55-year-old woman was shot twice, in the right leg and the left hand. A 58-year-old woman was shot in the left thigh and a 29-year-old man was shot in the left wrist. All adult victims were also transported to the hospital and placed in stable condition, police said.
Investigators counted at least 50 shell casings spanning two blocks from 1700 Ringgold Street.
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Tucson police are searching for the shooter of a 30-year-old man who was fatally shot Friday in a south-side parking lot, they said Saturday.
Police were called to the scene and found the victim at about 4:15 p.m. Friday in an alley north of a business in the 3700 block of South Park Avenue.
Firefighters took Jacob Dean Stark to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Police, based on initial interviews and forensic evidence, said Stark had been in the area with a friend when he was approached by a male who shot him and ran away.
Detectives have a basic description of the shooter, are following up on leads and are seeking information about a motive.
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ROCHESTER, MN.-- One man’s love for animals and drive to turn his life around has led to the opening of a new exotic pet store.
Johnny Lewis, owner and breeder of JDI Pythons and says he needed to find an outlet to replace a drinking issue– and after buying his kids a snake, the rest was history.
Lewis says with just three months in business, the store now has over 200 snakes of different breeds, as well as animals like quails, rabbits, lizards and parrots.
He says JDI helps the community to understand exotic animals , and for those who may be hesitant--Lewis says the first step is to touch them.
When asked what his vision is for the store, Lewis says it’s to go beyond just selling pets.
"I want to do birthday parties and education just to get more people involved in the city. Get kids to understand that there's more things out there than drugs and alcohol. "he says.
Lewis adds they are looking to move locations soon but have not yet decided where their new spot will be.
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ROCHESTER, MN.-- The community commemorated the end of slavery through the NAACP Rochester Branch’s 18th Annual Juneteenth celebration at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
It was an open event for the community to attend and experience food, entertainment, the Mr. and Miss Juneteenth crowning by Journie Program ,and the NAACP’s call to action.
The event also served as an opportunity for minority based books from the Mayo Clinic Press to be released
More of the fun continued food and even entertainment from local black artists.
"Knowing that I have the support of the community to help uplift the black youth is really amazing." Cham Bogoni, Mr. Juneteenth 2023 says.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP Rochester Branch, Wale Elegbede says the event is not just a time for celebration but to help push things forward by reflecting and putting in the work to erase discrimination.
"Yes it's a black and African-American celebration in terms of Juneteenth but this is apart of America's history. It starts here and we want to get more people coming in to participate in the program." he says.
Others like Folashade Oloye, owner and CEO of Cashmere Lux, says the Juneteenth festivities have already started making an impact.
"We have come a long way." she says.
"It means a lot,” says Terrence Isaac with the nonprofit, Project Legacy. “Juneteenth coming to Minnesota. It means a lot to me because it's spreading around now. It's spreading around the whole country and the people who don't know about Juneteenth are starting to know about it and know what's behind it and everything."
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Weather caused several events to be canceled over the weekend, but one went on as lawmakers sought to get results and remember and honor a teen who lost his life too soon.
“Unfortunately because of the torrential rain, we’ve decided to cancel that event,” said State Rep. Lavon Bracy-Davis who stood beside State Sen. Geraldine Thompson.
The pair of lawmakers announced through video the cancellation of of their Juneteenth event Saturday.
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The cultural arts festival was set to bring hundreds of people to the Ocoee area and set the stage to honor Tyre Sampson, but it had to be moved.
“I remember you saying this is a fight you would not have chosen,” State Sen. Thompson said.
An emotional Yarnell Sampson received a copy of SB 902, which has now been turned into law earlier this year.
The law, known as the Tyre Sampson Act, was given to Sampson in a ceremony that took place inside State Representative Bracy-Davis’s office.
The bill is set to enhance and set safety requirements for amusement park rides across the state.
“My son deserves this piece of mind, now hopefully he is up there in heaven playing having fun, and realized that his father didn’t give up on him,” Yarnell Sampson said.
Tyree Sampson died in March of last year after slipping from the Orlando free fall ride at Icon Park.
The investigation later showed his seat had been modified to fit larger riders.
The new law, now requires amusement rides to be regularly commissioned and certified.
If there is an accident an operator has to report it in a certain time frame and the state could impound the ride involved.
It also calls for more employee training and mandatory signage of height and weight requirements.
“This bill, I am hoping we can make it a law nationwide it’s just a start... so I am not done with this,” Yarnell Sampson said.
Now Sampson says while receiving a copy of SB902 was moving, he also came to Orlando to be closer to his son ahead of Father’s Day.
He is set to return to Orlando next Juneteenth.
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Households serviced by the Atlantic County Utilities Authority can thank the workers who keep their communities clean during Waste and Recycling Workers Week.
The ACUA invites the community to leave a note for their collection team using the online form found at acua.com/thankyou, or by attaching a note to their curbside collection bins through June 23. Video messages will also be accepted and can be emailed to ACUA’s Authority Relations team at ar@acua.com.
“ACUA employees take pride in their work to handle solid waste and recycling for our community,” ACUA President Rick Dovey said in a release. “It is dirty, and sometimes dangerous, work that often goes unnoticed. This week is an opportunity to bring attention to the important work they do every day.”
The ACUA is also reminding drivers to slow down when passing sanitation trucks to protect workers on the road.
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“A few minutes of patience goes a long way to protect your collection crew,” Dovey said.
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The Bill Bottino Cancer Foundation, based in Bridgeton, recently donated $35,000 to Inspira Health Foundation in support of cancer services in Vineland.
With this donation, the Foundation has now given more than $644,500 to Inspira.
The donation will assist patients with non-medical bills, such as food, household supplies and utilities, as well as supporting clinical and support services provided at the Frank and Edith Scarpa Regional Cancer Pavilion at Inspira Medical Center Vineland.
“The Bottino family remains a beacon in the South Jersey community through their philanthropy,” Gary Galloway, board chair of Inspira Health Foundation, said in a release. “The Bottino’s donation will shine a light during dark times for many of our cancer patients and families, reducing some of the burdens they are experiencing.”
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Events
Sunday, June 18
CARROLL GALLERY EXHIBIT: 'QUACKERY: THE AGE OF QUESTIONABLE MEDICAL MARVELS': on display through Oct. 30; exhibit of some of the so-called medical marvels during the late 19th and early 20th century; Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
JUNETEENTH PERFORMANCE: 6 p.m.; East Lynne Theater Company is hosting a staged reading, titled “Citizen James, or The Young Man Without a Country” to celebrate Juneteenth; one-man show about acclaimed novelist and civil rights activist James Baldwin; Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St.; donation only. EastLynneTheater.org.
STAIRWAY TO THE STARS: 8 to 10 p.m.; see the stars on the night of the new moon from the top of the Cape May lighthouse; Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Light House Ave., Cape May; $12.
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Monday, June 19
BEACHCOMBING THE CREST: 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays through August 28; wander the shore in search of tideline treasures; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ESL CAREER READINESS LAB: 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays through July 31; learn how to use the Engen Language Upskilling platform, which provides ESL classes and tutorials with a focus on job interview skills, and the food and beverage industry and hospitality industry; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AT MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Harriet Tubman Museum at Macedonia Baptist Church, Lafayette Street, Cape May.
LINE DANCING - WITH SUSAN PENNYPACKER: noon to 12:45 p.m. Mondays; no meetings Sept. 4, Oct. 9; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MEDITATIVE DRUM CIRCLE: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays; bring your own instrument or borrow one; no meetings Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 25; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
OUTDOOR LIVING AND GARDEN TOUR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; six private gardens and three public gardens on LBI open their gates to visitors; various locations on Long Beach Island; $40. 609-848-9875 or thegardencluboflbi.com.
SIT-N-KNIT: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21; gather together to share your projects; Somers Point Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 801 Shore Road, Somers Point; registration required. 609-927-7113 or atlanticlibrary.org.
For kids
Monday, June 19
ART IN ALL FORMS FOR TEENS: 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, June 19, July 17, Aug. 14; art for teens ages 12 and older; supplies provided; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - ABSECON: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - EGG HARBOR CITY: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Groups
Monday, June 19
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: 11 a.m. Mondays; for those troubled by someone else's drinking; Egg Harbor City Senior Center, 351 Cincinnati Ave., Egg Harbor City. AL-ANON.org.
LONGPORT NEEDLERS: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays; bring your needle/crochet craft project and join us for a time of crafting and socializing; Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave., Longport. 609-487-7403 or LongportPublicLibrary.org.
START THE DAY WITH A BOOK CLUB: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 19, July 17, Aug. 14; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Health, fitness
Sunday, June 18
MEDITATION - ONLINE GROUP: 7:15 to 8 p.m. Sundays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; staff offer a guided calming meditation or breathing exercise; to receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Monday, June 19
CHAIR YOGA - WITH LYNNE CATARRO: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; no class 9/4, 10/9, 12/25; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'GOT STRESS?' ONLINE GROUP: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays; online group meets to discuss daily wellness, coping strategies and tools to relieve stress and reduce anxiety; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; free. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEMORY CAFÉ: 2 to 4 p.m. third Mondays; with Brookdale Senior Living Solutions; light refreshments served; for those experiencing memory loss, as well as their caregivers and family members; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE ONLINE GROUP : 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. third Mondays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; for those who lost someone to suicide; via Zoom or by dial-in teleconference; both a therapist and a peer co-facilitate this meeting. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
YOGA WITH SUZANNE KUBIK: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Sept. 14; no class July 6, Sept. 4; Cape May County Library/Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 Second Ave., Stone Harbor. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Music
Sunday, June 18
34TH ANNUAL CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: 11TH ANNUAL GEORGE MESTERHAZY TRIBUTE CONCERT: 7 to 9 p.m.; tribute to George Masterhazy by his musical colleagues; Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May; $25 to $35. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
THE NEW CLUB HARLEM REVUE: 7 p.m. doors open; 8 p.m. showtime; taste of the magic that was Club Harlem; The Claridge Hotel Celebrity Theater, 123 S. Indiana Ave, Atlantic City; $30 to $60. 609-626-0043. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_af5e526e-0bb3-11ee-b14c-4f241e6dcfeb.html | 2023-06-18T05:32:18 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_af5e526e-0bb3-11ee-b14c-4f241e6dcfeb.html |
KEMPNER, Texas — Crowds of people from all over the Lone Star State got in their cars and hit the road to celebrate LGBTQ pride in the small Central Texas town of Kempner on Saturday, June 17.
Central Texas Community Pride Center Board President Stephan Gaeth said, "It's just really incredible how many people are being connected through this right now."
According to Gaeth, it's the center's third time hosting the event. He said it started with just a few individuals, and has now drawn large crowds in just a few years.
"We have a population of 1,500. And with more than 500 people here, we are definitely making it probably the gayest city in Texas for at least one day," Gaeth said.
More than 50 vendors set up tables to offer a variety of goods and services, including Mikayla Mondragon of Woodland Embers Pyrography. She and her partner feel its important for the community to have safe spaces to be themselves.
"I think it's absolutely wonderful to see so many people in such a small conservative area come together, and have so many things in common and be so accepting everybody's differences."
One mother who attended the event with her family made sure to teach her children to accept and celebrate others' differences.
"I want them to see that everybody is equal," the mother said. "I want them to see what it's like to be an ally."
That's something Gaeth appreciates, especially as conservative lawmakers in Austin target the queer community.
"It's really important for trans youth and drag queens and young kids just coming out to know that they are safe and that they are welcome," Gaeth passionately said. "And Texas isn't so dangerous, and there's a lot of love and a lot of community just waiting right here."
For more information on the Central Texas Pride Community Center and events, visit their social media.
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Allen Keith Huegli
December 26, 1962-June 12, 2023
Allen passed peacefully in his home on June 12 after a lengthy illness.
A reception will be held at Hogan Bremer on Tuesday June 20 from 5 to 7PM.
Allan is survived by his sons, Alex (Heather) and Sean; mother, Janet Meyer; brother, Scott (Cyndi); sister, Tracey (Jeremy) Theile; grandsons, Parker, Zerek, Kaiden, and Cale; and stepmother, Linda.
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Colleen J. Findling, 88, of Mason City, died Thursday, June 15, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home.
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Karla Ann Dietrich
February 20, 1951-June 10, 2023
MANLY-Karla Ann Dietrich, born on February 20, 1951, was the first child of Wayne Harold Dietrich and Clarice Blanche Narveson. She was named after all four of her grandparents: her paternal grandparents Carl and Anna (Wemkem) Dietrich, and maternal grandparents Carl and Anna (Myre) Narveson, thus Karla Ann. Karla passed away on June 10, 2023.
Karla married her high-school sweetheart Doug Brink on August 30, 1975. From this marriage two children were born, Jessica Dietrich Brink and Shane Douglas Brink.
Karla was a strong independent woman, remarkably perceptive, emotionally intelligent and possessed an innate wisdom about people. “The mom,” she was a lover of all creatures great and small, she welcomed all comers, always making sure they were loyally fed and cared for. Karla was honest, kind and direct with no political filter. She provided straightforward caring feedback grounded in common sense. Karla lived her life empowering others even when supporting their interest and needs ran counter to her own.
A lover of chocolate, her favorite color was black, she enjoyed the aroma of a spring rain, mowed hay, burning leaves or a fragrant flower. May she rest in well-deserved peace.
Karla is survived by her husband Doug, her daughter Jessica (Jeremy) Jewell (their two sons Wayne and Emmett), her son Shane (Jes Corkill) Brink, and her two brothers Brad (Tresa) Dietrich and Junior (Belinda) Dietrich.
At Karla's request there will be no funeral. A celebration of Karla's life will be held at the Manly, Iowa American Legion on Sunday, June 25 from 3-5 PM
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/karla-ann-dietrich/article_86ec24b8-1c73-595b-9721-e77d288a4d45.html | 2023-06-18T05:46:45 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/karla-ann-dietrich/article_86ec24b8-1c73-595b-9721-e77d288a4d45.html |
Martin Irving Hansen
January 1, 2023
CLEAR LAKE-Martin Irving Hansen, 82, of rural Clear Lake, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, with family members at his side all weekend and at the time of his death.
A Celebration of Martin's life will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10:30AM at the Ventura Community Center, 4 Weimer St, Ventura, IA. Food and fellowship will follow at the same location. The family asks that you bring a happy memory or story of special times spent with Martin to share.
Casual attire is also encouraged even suspenders if you desire as they were Martin's favorite.
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Patricia A. Monson
November 28, 1939-June 15, 2023
CLEAR LAKE-Patricia A. Monson, 83 of Clear Lake passed away peacefully Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Country Meadow Place surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30am Thursday, June 22, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave. South, Clear Lake, IA 50428 with Reverend Josh Link, celebrant. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. North, Clear Lake, IA. A Scriptural Wake will begin at 7:00 pm.
Patricia A. Thornton was born November 28, 1939, in Mason City, the daughter of Eugene and Vietta (Trebil) Thornton. Patricia graduated from Mason City High School and on December 22, 1961, she married the love of her life, Dean B. Monson at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. The couple was blessed with three children, Greg, Dan and Allison. The family made their home in Clear Lake where they owned and operated Monson Construction for many years. Patricia worked as the company's bookkeeper through the years and for over 30 years worked at the Clear Lake Middle School as one of the lunch ladies.
Patricia, known as "Grandma Hooty" or "Hooty" to her friends, was a remarkable woman who touched many lives. As a lunch lady she cared for countless children like her own, famous for her irreplicable pancakes. Patricia cherished time with neighbors and friends, enjoying coffee and heartfelt conversations, especially during their beloved "Tuesday's on 3rd" gatherings. She was a watchful guardian, ensuring her children and their families made it home safely and serving as the main transportation for her beloved grandchildren. With a caring and humorous nature, she showered the family dogs with love and treats. Patricia's unwavering love for her grandchildren led her to follow their sports and activities religiously. Her dedication extended to never missing Saturday Mass and was a lifelong member of St. Patricks. In our hearts, Patricia's legacy lives on—a loving, funny, and selfless woman who impacted us all.
Surviving are her children Greg (Paula) Monson and Dan Monson of Clear Lake, and Allison (Matt) Glidden of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Zachary (Jessica) Monson, Luke (fiancee, Lauren), Meg (Jacob) Monson-Wagner, and Emily Monson and significant other, Ryan; step-grandchildren, Cassie (Grant) Thompson and Callie Glidden; a great-grandson “C.” on the way in August 2023; sisters-in-law, Donna Monson, Marcia Monson, Rita Lee, Shirley (Jim) Knapp, Gloria (Mike) Klein, Karen Monson, Bonnie Holmgaard; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean; parents, Vietta and Eugene Thornton; sister, Sharon (Gus) Kantaris; brothers-in-law, Gene, Peep, Mike, Al and Mark; sisters-in-law, Sandy Monson and Janice Monson; Dean's parents, Evelyn and “Butch”; and grandparents, Guy and Tinsy Trebil.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. 310 1st AVE. N, Clear Lake, IA 50428. ColonialChapels.com. 641-357-2193. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/patricia-a-monson/article_a14ec1bb-50f9-5fb2-a464-5c580bcfd12e.html | 2023-06-18T05:46:57 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/patricia-a-monson/article_a14ec1bb-50f9-5fb2-a464-5c580bcfd12e.html |
Pricilla "Pat" Fingalsen
February 15, 2023
Our beloved Pricilla "Pat" Fingalsen passed away at the age of 82 on February 15, 2023, after a long battle with dementia.
Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N Hawkeye Ave, Nora Springs, IA. A Graveside Service will follow in Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs, IA.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel 114 N Hawkeye Ave, Nora Springs 641-749-2210 ColonialChapels.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/pricilla-pat-fingalsen/article_6e4314ba-0030-5eca-8b05-2e9585a6ee25.html | 2023-06-18T05:47:04 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/pricilla-pat-fingalsen/article_6e4314ba-0030-5eca-8b05-2e9585a6ee25.html |
Thomas E. Johanns
August 5, 1966-June 5, 2023
Thomas Edward Johanns, 56, of Burlington formerly of Riceville died, Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven with Father Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be at the St. Peter's Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. Peter's Catholic Church.
Tom was born August 5, 1966, in Osage, Iowa, the son of Herbert Frances Jr. and Marilyn (Helfter) Johanns. Tom graduated from Riceville High School in 1984 and then attended and graduated from Iowa State University in 1988. Tom worked as Senior Vice President and Trust Department Manager for American Bank and Trust from 2012-2015 and then as Senior Vice President of Trust, Investments and Brokerage from 2015 to present.
On November 9, 1996, he married Andrea Gilbert at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Cedar Falls. Tom loved his girls, Emma and Grace Johanns. Spending time at their sporting events, attending I.S.U football games with daughters, family and friends. Tom enjoyed spending time at the farm with his brother, Bob working on 20 pop cans together and fishing in Canada with his brothers.
His biggest joy was raising his two daughters Emma and Grace. He enjoyed every moment from changing diapers to watching them graduate from college.
His daughters were everything to him. Tom was their greatest supporter and mentor. He loved making pancakes with them on weekends, going to track meets, tennis meets and swim meets, etc. Tom loved Tuesday night movie nights when the girls were in high school, because those were Daddy/daughter date nights. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Iowa State Alumni Association and the Knights of Columbus.
Tom is survived by his wife Andrea of Burlington; daughters, Emma Johanns of Ames, Grace Johanns of Nashville, TN; his mother, Marilyn Johanns of Grundy Center; brothers, Robert “Bob” Johanns and wife Beth of Grundy Center, Mark Johanns and wife Linda of Asbury; nieces, Zoe, Piper and Jacqueline; nephew, Herbert Christopher and their families.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert F. Johanns Jr.
Champion Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706, www.schroederfuneralhomes.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/thomas-e-johanns/article_690b2492-2530-51a9-a60d-cc3a1a928873.html | 2023-06-18T05:47:10 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/thomas-e-johanns/article_690b2492-2530-51a9-a60d-cc3a1a928873.html |
John "Hawk" Aguilera
June 24, 1937 - Sept. 27, 2016
In Loving Memory Of John "Hawk" Aguilera.
Happy Father's Day and Happy 86th Birthday. God took you home and left us with broken hearts. In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there.
WeLove yoyu forever, you are loved, missed and remembered. Dance in the clouds and soar with the angels.
Wife judy, children- Michael & Lynn shobach, John & Venessa, lewis & Linda, Paul & rene Aguilera, Tammy & Rodney Poll, Special granchildren, great granchildren, brothers & sisters, nieces & nephews, and family friends. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/john-hawk-aguilera/article_e75912c4-7a4c-50ab-9d1d-a4da3c79c865.html | 2023-06-18T05:48:28 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/john-hawk-aguilera/article_e75912c4-7a4c-50ab-9d1d-a4da3c79c865.html |
SAN ANTONIO — South Texas is expected a blistering hot weekend. That means more energy will be used by most San Antonians.
CPS Energy says they prepared for this onslaught of heat. They have their plants running smoothly and have purchased more energy reserves to get us through it," said Milady Nazir, a CPS Energy spokesperson. She also told us, "We're confident that we will be able to keep the lights on again. We make sure that our plants are prepared. We have enough energy reserves as well."
They are running a campaign called Beat The Heat which is a guide to support the grid liability. Nazir added, "Basically what it is, is a guide. It's a color conservation guide. We're asking the community, conserve, conserve, conserve. And also make sure you don't use large appliances that you don't need to use."
Where does all of your energy go? Over half, 50 percent, to cooling and heating. 13 percent to water heating. 10 percent to lighting. Seven percent to refrigeration. And six percent to cooking, with another six percent to other appliances."
Since so much energy goes to heating and cooling, keep that AC at 80 degrees when the temperature is over 100. Nazir said, "Because what happens is then the AC will just keep on working overtime."
Smaller steps you can take to conserve electricity:
- Make sure you use shades on windows.
- Curtains that keep the sunlight out.
- Eliminate drafts under doors.
- Only use your dryer before 2pm and after 7pm.
- Only run the washer, dryer, and dishwasher when they are fully loaded.
- Turn off all lights when you leave a room and unplug when you can.
Nazir also said, "It's just going that extra step will help with the grid but also lower energy usage and lead to energy savings. Lowering the bill."
To check on the status of the grid throughout the weekend, which is not expected to be a problem, we have a link to ERCOT's grid status page here. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/conserving-power-saving-money-hot-temperatures/273-efe1f586-e3a0-4a97-bf5d-c0ca4d3cb867 | 2023-06-18T05:51:07 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/conserving-power-saving-money-hot-temperatures/273-efe1f586-e3a0-4a97-bf5d-c0ca4d3cb867 |
TOLEDO, Ohio — The National Weather Service confirmed Saturday that eight tornadoes touched down in Ohio during Thursday evening's storms.
Five counties around northwest and northeast Ohio reported storm damage and sightings of tornadoes.
10TV’s sister station WTOL reported that the Point Place neighborhood in Toledo was hit hard by the storm. Many residents in the area reported roof damage, downed trees and downed power lines.
ProMedica Laboratories, a business on Suder Avenue, appeared to suffer heavy damage.
Phlebotomist Kendrick Mosely said had just finished up his work day and headed home just before the storm arrived. He heard on his way home that the building had been destroyed.
"It’s heartbreaking. All these people are dependent about this lab," Mosely told WTOL. "I’m sad I won’t be here to service my patients. This is devastating."
NWS rated the Point Place tornado as an EF-2, which falls anywhere between 111 mph and 135 mph.
EF0 tornadoes fall between 65 and 85 mph, while EF1, a moderate tornado, often fall between 86 and 110 mph.
The storms in the area left around 12,000 without power. The weather service reported “a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado” over Bellevue and storms showing “signs of rotation” in other areas.
NWS Cleveland’s survey teams found that Huron County had three tornadoes, Sandusky had two and Ottawa, Lucas and Ashland counties each had one.
In Huron County, Greenwich had an EF1 tornado that was on the ground for more than four miles. North Fairfield also had an EF1 tornado that was on the ground for nearly 10 miles damaging power lines, trees, silos and a mobile home. Peru Township recorded an EF2 tornado that gained an estimated maximum wind speed of 115 miles while it was on the ground for nine miles. The EF2 storm caused damage to about 10 residences and several silos, according to NWS.
In Sandusky County, Rice Township saw an EF1 tornado that reached peak winds of 95 mph, affecting one home and snapping several trees. Bellevue experienced an EF0 tornado that caused damage to trees.
Oak Harbor in Ottawa County saw an EF2 tornado that reached an estimated peak wind of 130 mph. It traveled more than three miles before lifting, causing damage to five homes, seven barns and up to 10 cattle fatalities.
An EF0 tornado touched down in Nankin in Ashland County, traveling for 1.2 miles and causing damage to several structures.
It wasn’t just Ohio that was affected by storm damage. The storm system also brought hail and tornadoes to Texas and Florida.
Severe storms spawned tornadoes, killing at least four people – one in Florida and three in Texas.
Perryton, Texas Fire Chief Paul Dutcher estimated that 150 to 200 homes in the community had been destroyed and said that in the downtown area, many storefronts were totally wiped off and buildings had collapsed or partially collapsed.
The Associated Press reported that after the storm hit Perryton, the system moved into Oklahoma, spawning several more twisters in addition to high winds and large hail.
Meanwhile, flash flooding was reported in Pensacola, Florida, where between 12 and 16 inches of rain has fallen since Thursday evening, said Caitlin Baldwin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Mobile/Pensacola office. She said the weather service had received reports of evacuations and water rescues in Pensacola following the deluge, which was the heaviest amount of rainfall the city had received since 2014. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/possible-tornado-in-toledo-nws-surveying-damage/530-e2c86ab3-60f2-4ea0-81a7-537e13316446 | 2023-06-18T05:51:13 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/possible-tornado-in-toledo-nws-surveying-damage/530-e2c86ab3-60f2-4ea0-81a7-537e13316446 |
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The latest news from around North Texas. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/excessive-heat-warning-has-north-texans-looking-for-respite/3279948/ | 2023-06-18T05:59:36 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/excessive-heat-warning-has-north-texans-looking-for-respite/3279948/ |
As the heat index soared to dangerous temperatures Saturday, North Texans looked for relief wherever they could.
“We’re all dripping in sweat, but the kids got in the splash pad over there and that helps out a lot. Now we’re going to go grab snow cones,” Nicole McDonald said.
Then, McDonald said they were headed indoors for the rest of the day.
With nearly all of the metroplex under a heat advisory through the weekend, experts urged people to limit their time outside.
"Just today, we’ve already responded to four calls,” said MedStar spokesperson Matt Zavadsky.
Zavadsky said that number was likely to rise headed into the late afternoon.
Friday, his crews treated 12 people for heat-related illness with symptoms like fatigue, profuse sweating and nausea, which he says often catches people off guard when it’s humidity, and not temperature alone, pushing people into the danger zone.
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“Because of all of the rain and the storms that we’ve had, the ground is pretty saturated and it’s unusual for us to see humidity levels, like you all report at 70%, 80%. So even at 90 degrees, when you’ve got 80% humidity, that heat index can be at 103 or 104 degrees, and we start a special response protocol once the heat index gets to be 105,” he said.
Zavadsky said when that happens, crews stock ambulances with extra IV fluids and ice packs.
On Monday, he said they’ll have additional staff in preparation for Opal’s Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/experts-warn-of-limiting-time-outdoors-as-heat-advisory-descends-on-north-texas/3279924/ | 2023-06-18T05:59:42 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/experts-warn-of-limiting-time-outdoors-as-heat-advisory-descends-on-north-texas/3279924/ |
SEATTLE — A rally was held in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood on Saturday morning to honor the victims of the deadly shooting earlier this week.
On Tuesday, June 13, Seattle police responded to the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Lenora Street for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found two victims in their Tesla car. The victims were identified as 34-year-old Eina Kwon and her 37-year-old husband, Sung Kwon.
Eina Kwon was 32 weeks pregnant at the time of the shooting.
The Kwons were taken to Harborview Medical Center, where Eina Kwon was rushed into surgery and her baby was emergently delivered. Both Eina and her baby girl died. Sung Kwon, who was shot multiple times in his left arm, survived.
Hundreds of people attended the Saturday rally to honor Eina and her family and to call for change.
People marched from 4th Avenue and Lenora Street to Aburiya Bento House, the restaurant Eina and Sung owned. Community members held signs that read “women against violence,” "peace" and “change now."
Some marchers said they wanted to show their support for the victim's family, but also want to send a message to city leaders.
"These things have to be tackled head-on and things have to be cleaned up," said Belltown resident Misha Savvateev.
Rally organizer Susanna Keilman said new policies need to be enacted now.
"We need policy that protects everyone, safety is the best form of inclusion," Keilman said.
The 30-year-old suspect, Cordell Maurice Goosby, was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder on Friday. He currently faces up to 57 years in prison if convicted of the crimes. Additional charges may be added, according to the King County Prosecutor's Office.
Currently, Goosby isn’t charged in the baby’s death and that hinges on state law.
Goosby doesn't have a local criminal history. However, he is wanted out of Indiana for a 2020 domestic battery case and has felony convictions from Illinois for possession of controlled substances and aggravated unlawful use weapon/vehicle. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/rally-held-honor-belltown-shooting-victim-call-for-change/281-9a18f3d8-a007-4ce6-9855-f9bef623bd04 | 2023-06-18T06:15:58 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/rally-held-honor-belltown-shooting-victim-call-for-change/281-9a18f3d8-a007-4ce6-9855-f9bef623bd04 |
SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer was traveling at 74 miles per hour just before his police cruise struck and killed 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula in an intersection in January, according to a case investigation report.
The officer, who has not been charged with a crime, was responding to an emergency call and was in a 25 mph zone at the time of the collision. Kandula had the right of way and was struck by the cruiser at approximately 63 mph, according to the report.
The report found that speed was the cause of the collision, as the speed at which the officer was traveling did "not allow [Kandula] or him sufficient time to detect, address and avoid a hazard that presented itself," the report states.
On the night of Jan. 26, officers responded to the scene at Dexter Avenue North and Thomas Street around 8 p.m. Kandula was crossing from east to west in the crosswalk when she was hit.
Officers provided CPR to her until Seattle Fire Department medics arrived and took her to Harborview Medical Center, where she later died.
The officer was responding to a "priority one" call at the request of the Seattle Fire Department, according to SPD. According to the report, the officer was responding to a report of a drug overdose.
According to the report, the officer did not have his siren activated continuously. Instead, the officer "chirped" his siren at the intersection. He did have his emergency lights on, according to a previous statement from the police department.
At the time of the collision, Kandula was wearing a black jacket, black pants and white shoes. She may have had Apple AirPods in both ears, according to the report. Investigators were unable to determine what mode the AirPods were in - if they were worn at the time of the collision. She was about 18 feet into the crosswalk when she was hit, according to the report.
As the officer approached the point where the collision happened, it "appeared he attempted to avoid the collision by steering and braking," according to the report. However the report goes on to say steering input "was slight and rapid," and ultimately didn't change the path of the vehicle. Braking was done prior to the collision but was not enough to avoid the collision due to the speed.
A drug recognition expert responded to the scene and found no impairment in the officer. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/report-seattle-officer-pedestrian-crash/281-c8832aee-15df-4119-9d90-dbae15b44b1f | 2023-06-18T06:16:02 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/report-seattle-officer-pedestrian-crash/281-c8832aee-15df-4119-9d90-dbae15b44b1f |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Three fires in the Northern California region this week are prompting officials to warm residents to prepare for fire season.
The Scott, Snell and Vista fires burned dozens of acres and even prompted some evacuation orders and warnings throughout the week but have since been mostly contained.
The California Department of Insurance says now is the best time to make your home fire safe if you haven’t already.
“There is a list of actions you can take. We call it safer from wildfires, fire wise is a very important community program and we encourage people to go and look at the steps,” said Michael Soller, California Department of Insurance.
Some actions and steps to take are keeping all shed and other storage buildings with combustibles a minimum of 30 feet from your home or creating a defensible space around your home and business.
A defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
Western Propane Gas Association, the largest supplier of propane to our region, also wants customers to think ahead about upcoming power outages often occurring during wildfire season.
“Start thinking about how many days that you may be without power the summertime and let your propane marketer know because that propane market will also be able to give you the best information about whether or not you're going to have enough propane to keep that generator up and running,” said Colin Sueyres.
If you’re one of the many who bought a generator to keep your power on during this past winter’s storms, officials suggest learning how much propane they use so you’re better prepared.
Discounts may be available to those who make these changes and follow these tips. The Department of Insurance encourages homeowners to check with their insurance provider for more information.
Additional wildfire preparations
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
PG&E customers can also subscribe to alerts via text, email, or phone call. If you're a PG&E customer, visit the Profile & Alerts section of your account to register. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/tips-fire-season/103-c0c7e03e-36cb-458c-b7d2-e935cf95af43 | 2023-06-18T06:54:51 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/tips-fire-season/103-c0c7e03e-36cb-458c-b7d2-e935cf95af43 |
July 12, 1937—June 13, 2023
SPARKS, Nev. — Delphine (Recanzone) Cole was born in Winnemucca, Nevada, in 1937 to Olympio and Louise Recanzone. Delphine, the youngest of two daughters, grew up on a ranch in Paradise Valley, Nevada, and graduated from Elko High School.
After graduation she attended two years of Nursing School in Pocatello, Idaho where she met and married the love of her life, Maurice Cole. To that union they had two children, Joni and Roc Cole.
Maurice worked in road construction and the family lived in a trailer house spending several years in many of the small towns along I-80. When the kids were older, they relocated to Sparks, settling into a home so the kids could go to one school which meant Dad was only home on weekends.
When the highway expansion was going to destroy a pond full of fish, quick thinking Maurice contacted the Boy’s Club and asked them to process and use the fish. They agreed, and while attempting to dynamite the pond something went terribly wrong, and Delphine was widowed in 1971 at 33 years old.
As a stay-at-home mother, she was left with two young children and a small life insurance policy. While working full time as a Medical Transcriber, Delphine attended night school and graduated from the University of Nevada Reno with a degree in Registered Nursing.
Once the kids graduated and left the house, Delphine relocated to Twin Falls, Idaho in the late 1990’s, where she was married to Bush Beamer, and while their marriage ended their friendship lasted forever.
Delphine worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years and retired from St. Luke’s Hospital. She lost her only daughter Joni in 2001 due to complications from diabetes, which permanently removed the light from Delphine’s beautiful eyes.
Delphine had a passion for golf, dancing, camping and fishing and she loved to travel. Thirty years of nursing led to three major back surgeries; her back pain eventually took away the game of golf she loved so much, but she would still dance whenever possible, and would pay dearly for it with back pain, but she always said it was well worth it. She enjoyed playing bridge and reading, always with her little dog Zeke by her side.
Delphine recently moved back to Sparks, Nevada to be closer to her son. She lived at Morning Star Senior Living and absolutely loved her life there including the residence and the staff.
Delphine was proceeded in death by her husband, Maurice and daughter Joni.
She leaves behind her devoted family including son, Roc Cole; sister, Vera Sigmon Mai (Bob); niece, Deb Mohlman (Ted); nephew, Jeff Sigmon (Melinda); grand-nephew, Trevor Arneberg (Lea); grand-niece, Samantha Guho (Matt); great-grand-nephew and niece: Griffin and Lucia Guho.
The family wishes to thank the staff, caregivers, and friends at Morning Star. Also, all of her dear friends in the Twin Falls, Idaho area whose kindness is most truly appreciated and will long be remembered.
Mom always said not to have a service for her but like I’ve done on a few occasions, I’m not going to honor that wish. I chose to celebrate my very best friend’s life!
The Celebration of Life will be held at Walton’s, 1745 Sullivan Lane, Sparks on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers or donations please just jot down a favorite memory of Delphine that can be shared. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/delphine-recanzone-cole/article_9f875bac-06e3-5fab-91f4-0605e3b0c680.html | 2023-06-18T06:56:37 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/delphine-recanzone-cole/article_9f875bac-06e3-5fab-91f4-0605e3b0c680.html |
March 23, 1935—May 31, 2023
TWIN FALLS — Emma Telford, of Twin Falls, Idaho, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Oak Creek Rehabilitation. She was born March 23, 1935 to Michael and Kittie Emma (Wike) Stover in Wapanucka, Oklahoma, and moved soon after to Wendell, Idaho.
She is survived by her beloved family, daughters: Kelli Ross and Lori Maxfield, their children: Samantha Pope, Cameron Ross, Jason Maxfield, Tyler Maxfield and Chris Maxfield and their children: Felicity, MiKayla, Parker, Carson, Anthony, Makenzie, Addy and Avery and their children: Braylynn, Zailee, Kingsley and Kelsey, and last, a very special sister in-law and a mom to us all, Gayle Stover. Also, special mention to many close nieces and a nephew.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Michael and Kittie Emma Stover, brothers: Mercer Stover, June Smith and brother, Pete Stover.
Emma was born in Wapanucka, Oklahoma but left shortly after with her family to Wendell, Idaho in 1936. Emma grew up on a farm there doing all the usual chores to help the family out and soon decided when she was old enough, she was moving to California.
I’m not sure how she ended up with a little advertisement from a San Francisco newspaper back in the day but the ad was looking for a dental assistant, nor do I know how she made it there on her own but she went door to door in the big city looking for a job and no one would hire her because “she didn’t have experience.” By the time she got through many inquiries, she came upon her husband, Bruce Johnson, a dentist, who told her the same thing. Out of exasperation, she cried “How am I to get experience, if no one will hire me?” and so the rest is history…
She worked as his assistant and raised 2 daughters. Unfortunately, he died when they were very young and she remarried the dentist next door, Wes Gainey. Maybe she knew his daughters would need extra dental care, lol.
They moved to Los Altos, CA and when they divorced, she moved her 2 daughters to Twin Falls to be near family. Luckily and again with perseverance she found work at Green Acres Vet due to her love of animals and even brought home our beloved cat Boots.
Having worked hard on the farm, moving to California by herself and having to raise 2 small children benefited the Town of Twin Falls as she bought the La Casita Restaurant and did all the cooking for 13 hour a day, then realizing that she wasn’t getting any younger sold it to buy Crandalls Flowers and Hallmark Store and even brought in fudge. Townspeople remember the fudge and all her employees respected and loved her.
Being in a new town with 2 children, she knew she needed a doctor so she looked up her best friend Kay who worked for Dr. Virgil Telford, a general doctor but was not seeing new patients. As fate had it, we were squeezed in and they married afterwards. We were one healthy family with great smiles!
Emma obviously enjoyed cooking and entertaining, gardening, animals and her family. We know she is at peace and giving her brothers hell again!
A Celebration of Life to be held in the future. We request donations in lieu of flowers, and they can be sent to SPCA, Canyons Retirement Center or Oak Creek Rehabilitation. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/emma-telford/article_6d8fbd2c-207f-50d6-bff5-6bbe93d97e52.html | 2023-06-18T06:56:43 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/emma-telford/article_6d8fbd2c-207f-50d6-bff5-6bbe93d97e52.html |
BUHL — Irlene Sue Gergens, 74, of Buhl, passed away June 14, 2023. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S. Lincoln, Jerome. Burial will conclude at West End Cemetery, 1574 E. Elm Street, Buhl. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Irlene’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.
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July 11, 1936—June 2, 2023
TWIN FALLS — James Clifford Myers, 86, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 2, 2023.
James Clifford Myers, known to family and friends as Jim, was born on July 11, 1936 to Merle and Mason Myers in Port Byron, IL.
In 1967, Jim met Karon and they wed in 1968. Jim was previously married and had three sons, Anthony, Bruce, and Mark. Mark passed away in 1978.
Jim is lovingly remembered by family and friends and will be most remembered for his willingness to help others, his wit and sense of humor with a ready smile and laughter, his ability to fix anything, and for his dedication and love for his family.
Jim was predeceased by his son, Mark, his brother, Gary, and his parents, Merle and Mason. Jim is survived by his wife, Karon; his sons: Anthony and Bruce; his grandchildren: Molly, Levi, Mason, Lily and Evan; and his brothers: Charles, Kim, and Michael.
A memorial service will be held in October, details to be provided later on Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home web page. https://www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com/. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/james-clifford-myers/article_011dc5ab-284d-59d3-8315-9d1f13dfa5db.html | 2023-06-18T06:56:56 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/james-clifford-myers/article_011dc5ab-284d-59d3-8315-9d1f13dfa5db.html |
AMANDA MARIE SMITH
Age: 35
Height: 5 feet, 7 inches
Weight: 120 pounds
Sex: Female
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Wanted for probation violation on the original charge of possession of a controlled substance
Bond: $50,000
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_17b4e502-0d40-11ee-855d-27843c9fdd2d.html | 2023-06-18T06:57:02 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-county-most-wanted/article_17b4e502-0d40-11ee-855d-27843c9fdd2d.html |
Truck driver killed in Interstate 69 crash in Delaware County
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Michigan man was killed Saturday afternoon in a rear-end collision involving two semi tractor-trailers on Interstate 69.
The victim, 65-year-old Darrell Charles Kositzke — of Bellevue, about 40 miles northeast of Kalamazoo — was pronounced dead at the scene of blunt force trauma, according to Delaware County Coroner Gavin Greene.
The crash — reported to emergency dispatchers at 5:16 p.m. — took place in the northbound lanes of I-69 near the 250-mile marker, in front of a rest stop about five miles north of the Ind. 28 interchange.
According to Indiana State Police, Kositzke, driving a Freightliner semi, crashed into the rear of another tractor-trailer that had stopped due to a construction-related backup.
Troopers said Kositzke was "entrapped in the wreckage, unconscious and unresponsive," when they reached the scene, according to a release issued early Sunday by ISP.
"It is believed that Kositzke was distracted at the time of the crash," the release said.
The driver of the other semi — Clyde Scott Jackson, 58, also of Michigan — was treated for minor injuries at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Greene said an autopsy would be conducted at the Muncie hospital. The coroner said findings from the autopsy and the results of toxicology tests would then be pending.
Northbound traffic for a time was rerouted through the rest stop property to get around the crash scene.
Along with state troopers, Greene and Deputy Coroner Richard Little, emergency responders at the scene included Gaston and Alexandria firefighters, Delaware County sheriff's deputies, Gaston EMS and the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency,
The crash was the second fatal accident on I-69 on Saturday afternoon.
About 1:30 p.m., Anderson resident Matt D. Fields-Stone, 33, was killed in a one-vehicle crash along the northbound lanes near the 217-mile marker in Madison County.
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Former Kettering Health board member Phil Parker called for the health network to be more transparent with the public and for the board of directors to improve oversight in the wake of allegations of extravagant spending and abuse of charitable funds by hospital system officials.
“There’s going to have to be trust rebuilt in the system,” said Parker, who left the Kettering Health board of directors in the summer of 2022 at the end of his second term after six years on the board. He remains on the boards overseeing the network’s Soin Medical Center and Kettering Health Greene Memorial and retired in 2020 after 26 years as president and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.
“Once we determine the issues and any of the recommendations to improve our governing structure it would be my hope that we would share that with not only the board and the employees, but also our community.”
Parker spoke exclusively to the Dayton Daily News about the allegations and the health network’s internal investigation.
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Credit: HANDOUT
Crisis management experts agreed with Parker that Kettering Health must communicate clearly with the public, patients, employees, donors and other stakeholders to rebuild trust.
“The thing you have to provide first and foremost is transparency,” said Lanier Holt, associate professor in the school of communication at Ohio State University. “If you’re transparent and open, people will be more inclined to believe you than to distrust you. Once they distrust you it’s almost impossible to get that trust back. They need to get out in front of this and tell the story.”
Credit: Emma Parker
Credit: Emma Parker
Kettering Health has refused to comment beyond a March 27 written statement that was the first public indication from the health system, operated by the non-profit Kettering Adventist Healthcare, that allegations had been made and an internal investigation was launched.
Kettering Health operates 15 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient locations throughout southwestern Ohio, as well as Kettering Health Medical Group, which includes more than 700 board-certified providers.
A complaint filed with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in February alleged improper spending by former CEO Fred Manchur, former Kettering Health Board Chair Dave Weigley and others. The allegations, made anonymously, involve spending on travel, automobiles and renovations to Manchur’s Kettering home.
Yost also received a complaint in August from former Kettering Health employee Lori Van Nostrand regarding Manchur’s expense reports, entertainment costs and decisions on buying property, among other issues.
Allegations of financial and administrative impropriety and nepotism were included in a 2021 anonymous letter signed “Concerned SDA Church Members and Friends of Kettering Health” and addressed to health network associates, Seventh-day Adventist Church officials and government officials.
Confidentiality rules prohibit the attorney general, who oversees charitable organizations, from confirming or denying the existence of an investigation, said Kelly May, spokeswoman for Yost.
Manchur retired Dec. 31, two months after Kettering Health announced he was taking a leave of absence before retiring. He did not respond to requests for comment.
Credit: James Ferry
Credit: James Ferry
Weigley stepped down as long-time board chair in January but remains president of the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which sponsors Kettering Adventist Healthcare. He declined comment through conference spokeswoman Kelly Butler Coe.
Kettering Health also denied requests for comment from incoming CEO Michael Gentry, who is former chief operating officer at Sentara Healthcare in Norfolk, Va., and current Kettering Health Board Chair Celeste Ryan Blyden, the conference executive secretary who was named board chair by Weigley.
Credit: James Ferry
Credit: James Ferry
“After my term ended in the summer of 2022 the CEO and the chairman of the board ultimately stepped down. And this surprised me,” Parker said. “If there was any concern on their part I would have much rather had them stay and defend their position or the network’s.”
Kettering Health investigation
The March 27 Kettering Health statement said officials were aware of “allegations of inappropriate fiscal and operational management.” It said the board and leadership team took the allegations seriously and were committed to to “integrity, improvement, and upholding the trust of our staff, providers, and community.”
Amid the ongoing internal investigation, Kettering Health said steps were being taken to address any “wrongdoing and shortcomings” that were identified.
“These steps include making necessary personnel changes — inclusive of employees and members of the Board — to ensure both individual accountability and strict compliance with updated and comprehensive governance practices. Consistent with organizational policy, no specific personnel issues will be discussed,” the statement said.
The February complaint to Yost alleges abuse of charitable funds, but the Kettering Health statement said, “These allegations do not include funds received through donation to any one of the four Kettering Health foundations, and our internal investigation has confirmed this to be accurate. Our foundations have stringent polices to ensure that all donated funds are appropriately accounted for, used in line with the request of each donor, and in compliance with applicable laws.”
Kettering Health hired one outside firm, which Parker said is the law firm Taft, to do the internal investigation and a second to recommend updated processes and policies.
“Once the internal investigation was underway a number of board members were interviewed (by Taft) and I was one of them,” Parker said. “There were several issues that seem to have a common theme amongst those who were interviewed. Travel was an example.”
He said board members asked top administrators if funds were spent inappropriately.
“But many of us got feedback that said everything was budgeted and approved,” he said.
“I think the issue was if we asked about these items we were told they were budgeted and approved, and we let that be the answer. We let it go,” Parker added.
In retrospect, he said the Kettering Health board should have more closely scrutinized expenses and what they were being told by network officials.
“Going forward no matter what we discover about these issues our board must be more actively engaged in the governance of the network and the transparency of financial transactions,” Parker said. “So one of the things that’s going to have to be done in the future the board is going to have to have more oversight, ask more questions, have a much better understanding of the strategic issues.”
Crisis management experts weigh in
Parker knows a thing or two about crisis management.
In 1994, he took over as president and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, which was then in the midst of a scandal over expense account fraud, some of it by officials at the publicly-funded convention and visitor’s bureau that the chamber ran at the time.
Three chamber officials were convicted of felonies and ordered to pay restitution and fines, and two others were sent to a diversion program in lieu of prosecution. All lost their chamber jobs.
The chamber’s president, who was not implicated in the scandal, had resigned in 1993, and respected community leaders, including a former Wright State University president and a Mead Corp. executive, were put into key positions.
“I stepped into a mess like this in 1994. It was one hell of a mess. So the only reason I say that is because I have a lot of sympathy for this new gentleman (Gentry), who I’ve never met.” Parker said.
When Parker took over the top chamber role he ordered updated financial statements and audits, improved financial controls, increased transparency with the public and chamber members and he reached out to a local business leader who got NCR to contribute money so the chamber could get through the year.
Parker said it took several years for the chamber to recover from the negative publicity of the scandal, but eventually it did, and it was named the Nation’s Best Chamber by the Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives in 1998-99.
Parker, who has served on about 50 boards during his time in the Dayton region, said there are lessons in that for Kettering Health.
“I’ve seen some boards much better at the transparency of how they conduct their operations. And I think (for) Kettering, it would behoove them to learn some lessons and work with these new board members, this new board and this new executive, this new CEO, on how they can best accomplish the transparency issue and the trust, the trust issue,” said Parker.
“I would hope that the attorney general would make recommendations on how to improve our governance structure.”
Parker emphasized that none of the allegations against Kettering Health are about the quality of health care.
“The quality has never been in question. Never,” Parker said. “Please understand that. Because if you walk away and you think, ‘Well, this affected quality?’ I don’t believe so.”
Maintaining that image as a quality health care system is going to be crucial going forward for Kettering Health, said Roy Lewicki, a professor emeritus of ethics and human resources at Ohio State University’s Max M. Fisher College of Business.
“They may be not giving further comment at the advice of lawyers, who are trying to make sure that nothing is said that could incriminate Kettering Health or anybody else,” Lewicki said. “But that doesn’t necessarily have to stop Kettering Health from doing other kinds of things that may promote a more positive image.”
He suggested the health system bring in a group of respected, trusted community members, in addition to the board, to work with leadership to make sure the hospital system is well operated, particularly on the financial side.
“I think as much transparency as can be created to show that funds are being well-used or used appropriately,” Lewicki said. “Certainly you’re trying to rebuild trust. And rebuilding the image of trust by disclosing whatever it is you can.”
Gentry, who is scheduled to take over as CEO on July 3, is central to that effort.
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Credit: Contributed
“The new CEO has to indicate, ‘I’m here. I’m trying to learn what is going on. As I learn what’s going on I’m going to try to do what I can to fix or improve those things,’” Lewicki said. “And the communication should occur with the board, through the media, with the senior medical staff. All of those groups should have some understanding of what’s being done.”
Holt and Lewicki both said it is very important that the public see officials held to account.
“It’s also definitively clear that if there are key people who are seen as responsible for things that have happened in the past and those people are still working in the organization, that’s truly problematic,” Lewicki said. “You have to indicate that those people are no longer in positions of authority within the system.”
A. Larry Ross, CEO of Carrollton, Texas-based A. Larry Ross Communications, said organizations facing questions should not resort to “no comment.”
“Unfortunately, it can take years to build a good reputation, but only a moment to lose it. Even if allegations prove to be unsubstantiated, a reputation can still be damaged in the court of public opinion,” Ross said.
“While there is some needed discretion in what can be shared in crisis situations, an organization can continue to provide updates of how they plan to move forward, even if you are just giving an update on when you will be able to respond.”
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Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $500,000 to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) for air monitoring to improve public health.
“One of the most important steps in protecting frontline communities from air pollution is actually monitoring their air so that we can see where there are problems and take steps to address them,” said Senator Merkley. “This funding for the CTCLUSI will help shine a light on problems that are getting in the way of clean air and give the community better tools to keep themselves safe from air pollutants.”
“Preventing pollution in Oregon and nationwide requires accurate and reliable data to do the job effectively,” Wyden said. “I’m glad this federal investment will help the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians achieve that goal so people in the region can breathe cleaner air and stay healthy.”
This EPA funding will enable the community to deploy Purple Air monitors in the CTCLUSI five county service area, develop a dashboard and outreach materials illustrating relationships in air quality and heating sources, and conduct a needs assessment on critical air quality issues, followed by the development of action plans to implement recommendations arising from the assessment. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/500-000-for-air-quality-monitoring-improvements-to-the-coos-lower-umpqua-and-siuslaw-indians/article_6a796cd0-0c51-11ee-b791-5fbe38f193d0.html | 2023-06-18T08:20:50 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/500-000-for-air-quality-monitoring-improvements-to-the-coos-lower-umpqua-and-siuslaw-indians/article_6a796cd0-0c51-11ee-b791-5fbe38f193d0.html |
Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative (CCEC) ispleased to announce its partnership with CoBank in a $10,000 donation toOregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) for its energy assistance program.
CoBank, a national cooperative bank that provides financial services to rural America, matched the Cooperative’s $5,000 donation through its “Sharing Success” grant program. The Sharing Success program is intended to support and celebrate the vital role that cooperatives play in rural communities across
“We are delighted to partner with CoBank to support ORCCA’s energy assistance program,” said Keith Buchhalter, Marketing and Member Service Manager at CCEC. “This program provides much-needed financial assistance to vulnerable populations within our service territory. We are proud to do our part to help our community members who are struggling to pay their energy bills.”
ORCCA’s energy assistance programs provide help with heating, cooling, and electricity bills for low-income households. The funds will specifically aid CCEC members who require assistance with their power bills and may not qualify for other assistance programs.
"This grant opportunity throws a life-ring to some of our members,” said Mr. Buchhalter. “The energy assistance helps them through a time of need. It provides stability and peace of mind as they work toward a brighter future."
Established in 2012, the Sharing Success program by CoBank has provided substantial funding to rural communities across the nation. Together with its partners, CoBank has contributed over $44 million to various organizations, including volunteer fire departments, local schools, and hunger relief programs. Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative has been actively participating in the Sharing Success matching grant program since 2013. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-curry-electric-cooperative-cobank-donate-10-000-to-local-energy-assistance-program/article_c803db6e-0c52-11ee-afac-7bf62eb11a89.html | 2023-06-18T08:20:57 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-curry-electric-cooperative-cobank-donate-10-000-to-local-energy-assistance-program/article_c803db6e-0c52-11ee-afac-7bf62eb11a89.html |
The city of North Bend hosted a community parade last week to honor the students from North Bend High School who qualified for state tournaments in sports as well as other events like choir and band.
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A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for two children out of Missouri City, Texas, Saturday evening.
Police are looking for 4-year-old Royal Dixon and 6-year-old Kennedy Breelove.
The 4-year-old is described as a Black male, 3 feet 7 inches tall, 45 lbs, brown eyes and last seen wearing a yellow checkered shirt and black cargo pants. He is also said to have three ponytails in his hair.
The 6-year-old is described as a Black female, 3 feet 10 inches tall, 50 lbs, black hair, brown eyes and last seen wearing a white flower pattern shirt with the word "LOVE" on the front, white sweatpants and no shoes.
Police are looking for 25-year-old Brianna Cannon in connection with the children's abduction.
Cannon is described as a Black female, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, 179 lbs with red hair, brown eyes and last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts and red shoes.
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Cannon is said to be driving a black unknown year Jeep bearing an unknown license plate.
Cannon was last seen in the 4400 block of Sierra Point Drive in Fresno, Texas.
Law enforcement officials believe the children to be in grave or immediate danger.
If you have any information regarding this abduction, call the Missouri City Police Department at 281-403-8700.
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There's nothing that can keep Christian Cooper from enjoying his “happy place,” the bird-friendly Ramble of Central Park — not even his tense, viral video encounter three years ago with a woman walking her dog off leash in his refuge.
Cooper is a lifelong birder, and Black, a relative rarity for the pastime. The dog owner is Amy Cooper, who is white and no relation. His video of her pleading with a 911 operator to “send the cops” because, she falsely claimed, an African American man was threatening her life has been viewed more than 45 million times on social media.
Much has happened to each Cooper since.
She was fired by an investment firm and a judge tossed her lawsuit challenging the dismissal. Later, a misdemeanor charge against her was dropped after she completed a program on racial bias.
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He scored a memoir, out this week, and has his own series on Nat Geo Wild, traveling the U.S. doing what he loves most: birding. “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper” premieres Saturday.
Something else happened the day the two Coopers clashed. Just hours later, George Floyd was killed under the knee of a white police officer more than 1,000 miles away in Minneapolis. They had no way of knowing that, of course, but Christian Cooper told The Associated Press in a recent interview he had another Black man, Philando Castile, on his mind when he flipped his phone camera to record.
Castile was fatally shot in the Minneapolis area in 2016 by an officer who wrongly thought the 32-year-old was reaching for a gun during a traffic stop. Castile's girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, had the presence of mind to hit record on her phone, and her livestream on Facebook touched off protests around the country. (The officer who shot Castile was acquitted by a jury.)
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Christian Cooper's decision to record was personal but routine for birders trying to convince park officials to do something about dogs off leashes where signs clearly prohibited it to protect plantings in The Ramble and leave the birds undisturbed. He was polite but firm as he spoke off-camera while Amy Cooper raged.
“I thought to myself, you know what? They’re going to shoot us dead no matter what we do. And if that’s the case, I’m going out with my dignity intact,” he told the AP.
For a second, he added, “I was like, oh, yeah, when a white woman accuses a Black man, I know what that means. I know what trouble that can mean in my life. Maybe I should just stop recording and maybe this will all go away in a split second. Then I thought, nah, I’m not going to be complicit in my own dehumanization.”
Amy Cooper never apologized directly to him, though she issued a statement of regret. And since then, Christian Cooper has done some soul-searching on what it must be like, at least sometimes, for women to feel unsafe in public outdoor spaces.
“I would hate to think that I would go through a situation like that and not learn something myself. And so I try to keep in mind now that, yes, I’m perfectly comfortable in The Ramble. It’s my happy place. But that’s not necessarily true of everyone,” he said.
Amy Cooper demanded he stop recording, upset when he offered her cocker spaniel, Henry, a dog treat. It's a tactic controversial among birders frustrated by unleashed dogs in The Ramble. “It's a very in-your-face move. You know, no bones about that. I haven’t done it since,” he said.
He declined to cooperate with prosecutors in the criminal case against Amy Cooper. It was an election cycle, he said, so it felt performative. But also, he felt, she had been punished enough through public disgrace.
“I decided I kind of have to err on the side of mercy, particularly weighing with that a sense of proportionality because I had not been harmed. I had not been thrown to the ground by the police or, God forbid, worse. I had never even had to interact with the police. I’m sure my opinion would be different if I had,” he said.
Now, Cooper is all about spreading the gospel of birding once again. His book, “Better Living through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World,” opens with the Central Park encounter, and then launches into his life:
How birding helped him connect to the world as a closeted gay child in his predominantly white Long Island hometown. How all things Star Trek, science fiction and Marvel Comics have sustained him to this day, at age 60.
“The cure to my outsider status was to go outside, outside of myself, outside of my own head, outside into nature. Because you can’t go looking for birds without really focusing on what you’re doing, and focusing on the natural world around you,” he said.
"And when you do that, you can’t be preoccupied anymore about, ‘Oh my God, I feel so horrible.’”
As a longtime board member of the New York City Audubon Society, Cooper has seen the ranks of Black birders increase, and he has participated in a movement among National Audubon Society chapters to cast off the name of John James Audubon. The 19th-century artist and naturalist known for his paintings of North American bird species was an anti-abolitionist who owned, purchased and sold enslaved people.
Cooper’s chapter of the society is in the process of coming up with a new name, though the parent organization declined to do the same.
With his book, Cooper said, “I hope to reach a whole mass of people who have never really thought about birds or maybe haven’t engaged with nature on that level. If I can communicate some of my passion for birding, for birds, and get them to sort of open their awareness just a little bit more to these creatures around them, because they are spectacular, then the book will have achieved its goal.”
On Nat Geo (the series hits Disney+ on June 21), Cooper serves as host and was a consulting producer. He’s a kid in a wonderful, winged candy shop.
The six episodes have him scaling a Manhattan bridge tagging peregrine falcon chicks, navigating volcanic terrain in Hawaii in search of elusive honeycreepers, and trekking rainforests in Puerto Rico to check on fertility issues among parrots. He also shot in Palm Springs, California, and Washington, D.C., as well as Selma, Alabama, where members of his father’s family once lived.
Cooper has spent time in public schools teaching kids about birding. He wants to reach even more with the fame he earned the hard way.
“I’m hopeful that a lot of young Black kids will see maybe one of the first big birding shows on TV with a black host leading the show and think, 'Oh, maybe that’s something I can do, too.' That would be awesome." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/central-park-birder-christian-cooper-is-turning-his-viral-video-fame-into-memoir-tv-show/4430074/ | 2023-06-18T09:31:54 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/central-park-birder-christian-cooper-is-turning-his-viral-video-fame-into-memoir-tv-show/4430074/ |
A man was found suffering from deadly stab wounds on a New York City subway early Saturday morning, days after another rider was fatally stabbed.
Police were called to the 14th St./Union Square station just after 4 a.m. after receiving a 911 call about an unconscious man, a spokesperson said. The 32-year-old man was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not been released.
Authorities are investigating whether the stabbing occurred on the train or somewhere else. The man was found by a passenger who alerted the conductor. The conductor called 911 after he saw that the man had stab wounds to the torso.
As of Saturday morning, no arrests had been made and the stabbing remains under investigation.
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This pride month, Time Out's LGBTQ+-identifying editors have crowned New York City the most friendly city for LGBTQ+ individuals in their new rankings.
Special mention was given to the piano bar circuit of Duplex, Marie’s Crisis and the Monster in the West Village, as well as Hell’s Kitchen bars like Rise and Industry, and Brooklyn hot spots Good Room, Elsewhere and 3 Dollar Bill.
The cities were listed based on their vibrant queer community, as well as the support and protections available for LGBTQ+-identifying individuals.
While not exhaustive, the list includes cities from Puerto Vallarta in Mexico to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Interestingly, the only other city in the U.S. to make the list is San Francisco.
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The list of the top 10 most queer friendly cities can be found below:
- #1 New York City, USA
- #2 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- #3 London, England
- #4 Melbourne, Australia
- #5 Sao Paulo, Brazil
- #6 Glasgow, Scotland
- #7 Vienna Austria
- #8 Johannesburg, South Africa
- #9 Bristol, England
- #10 Auckland, New Zealand | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-is-the-most-lgbtq-friendly-city-in-the-world-according-to-lgbtq-travelers/4419881/ | 2023-06-18T09:32:06 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-is-the-most-lgbtq-friendly-city-in-the-world-according-to-lgbtq-travelers/4419881/ |
It was an uphill battle from the very beginning.
Salt Bae Burger opened its doors in Union Square a month before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered the entire city, and the rest of the world.
But the pandemic wasn't the restaurant's only battle. The restaurant opened to tough reviews, including one from Eater saying the burger joint had "all the charm of an airplane hanger," and one from Gothamist calling it the Big Apple's worst restaurant.
Manhattan's Salt Bae Burger was the second opened by internet favorite, restaurant mogul Nusret Gökçe -- the first was reportedly opened in Dubai in 2019, Eater reports. The burger restaurants opened on the heels of the wildly successful Nusr-Et Steakhouse, a chain with almost two dozen worldwide locations.
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The hype and success of Gökçe’s previous restaurants did not appear to carry over to Salt Bae's downtown opening. At the time, its menu boasted a wagyu beef burger wrapped in gold foil, a vegetarian "ladies burger," and "golden" milkshakes. They all reportedly cost $99.
Eater reports a sign now covers the front door of Salt Bae Burger, at 220 Park Avenue South, that claims the burger restaurant is moving to a new location in the city.
The address? The same as a Nusr-Et Steakhouse in the Meatpacking District. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/salt-baes-manhattan-burger-restaurant-once-called-worst-in-nyc-closes/4430684/ | 2023-06-18T09:32:12 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/salt-baes-manhattan-burger-restaurant-once-called-worst-in-nyc-closes/4430684/ |
Cameron Flukey watched the Philadelphia Phillies play at the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.
This week, the Egg Harbor Township High School senior will be on the same field.
The pitcher will participate in the third-annual MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Arizona. Major League Baseball invited the top 300 draft-eligible prospects and 50 supplemental players. The workouts will be shown on MLB Network.
“It’s super exciting,” Flukey said. “It’s a super cool experience. I can’t wait.”
MLB.com ranks the 18-year-old Flukey No. 149 on its list of the top-200 draft prospects. The 6-foot-6 right-hander features a fastball that averaged in the low to mid-90s this season. Flukey went 6-2 with 0.45 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 46 ⅔ innings for EHT. He allowed just 19 hits and walked 17.
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The combine lasts for four days, but Flukey will just be there for two. He will undergo medical evaluations Monday and then have conferences with teams and possibly throw a bullpen session Tuesday. He will fly back on a red-eye Tuesday night so he can attend his high school graduation Wednesday.
“I really wanted to get back for graduation and the stuff that happens after graduation,” Flukey said. “I just want to hang out with my friends for the couple of weekends that I’m back. It was important to me to be with my friends as much as I could.”
Flukey has committed to attend Coastal Carolina University. He will leave for school July 7. The MLB draft is July 9-11.
If Flukey is a high-round draft pick, he will have to choose between college and a professional career. He has hired the MVP Sports Group as his adviser. The group has a local connection: Former Absegami coach Mike DeCicco is a data analyst for MVP.
“We’re going to play it by ear,” Flukey said. “I have to focus on what’s the best decision for me development-wise to give me the best chance to get to the pros. The main focus is just having fun with all this because it can get to be a lot at times.
"At the end of the day, it’s just baseball and the end goal is play pro ball. Either decision I make, I’m going to be playing high-level baseball. It’s definitely a win-win situation no matter what.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/eht-pitcher-to-participate-in-mlb-draft-combine-this-week-in-phoenix/article_7193a53a-0d6e-11ee-a64c-f3b95586a7d3.html | 2023-06-18T09:40:18 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/eht-pitcher-to-participate-in-mlb-draft-combine-this-week-in-phoenix/article_7193a53a-0d6e-11ee-a64c-f3b95586a7d3.html |
WATERLOO — A Waterloo woman whose 1-year-old son was hospitalized after drinking Drano in January has been sentenced to prison.
Kayla Lynn Tiefel, 24, pleaded to charges of child endangerment causing bodily injury and possession of methamphetamine May 26 and was sentenced to up to five years in prison.
A charge of dependent neglect was dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
The sentence will be added to 10 years in prison for an unrelated robbery case, for a total of 15 years behind bars.
According to court records, the child suffered chemical burns to his chest and esophagus while at his Lincoln Street home Jan. 5, and he was flown to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City for treatment. Hair tests on the child found traces of meth and THC, records state.
Tiefel told police she noticed the injuries when she stepped out of the shower. She said the drain cleaner was kept under a sink without a safety cap, records state.
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Police found an open bottle of Drano and a bag of meth at the home, which court records describe as “uninhabitable.”
Tiefel also pleaded to theft and burglary charges, reduced from robbery, in a Dec. 9, 2021, break-in at a South Street apartment.
Witnesses said she was with a group of people who entered the home, and one of the others was armed with a shotgun.
A knife and $15 in cash was taken.
Three others also have been sentenced in connection with the robbery.
Joshua Leonard Vasquez, 27, of Waterloo, pleaded to second-degree robbery and first-degree burglary and was sentence to 25 years in prison.
Thomas Lee Brown, 42, of Cedar Falls, pleaded to burglary and theft and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Michelle Lynn Wilson, 49, of Waterloo, pleaded to theft and burglary and was sentenced to probation. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mother-sentenced-to-prison-after-son-harmed-by-drain-opener/article_0707d2e0-0c65-11ee-82e9-9793f7dbed2c.html | 2023-06-18T10:13:39 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mother-sentenced-to-prison-after-son-harmed-by-drain-opener/article_0707d2e0-0c65-11ee-82e9-9793f7dbed2c.html |
CEDAR FALLS – The results of the internal evaluation of the Public Safety Department will be the focus of a Tuesday meeting of the City Council.
Officials will discuss the evaluation at 6 p.m. inside City Hall, 220 Clay St.
The focus is the department’s progress on seven goals – staffing; departmental practices; training; facilities; equipment and vehicles; community engagement; and officer well-being – and explaining future priorities and challenges.
Earlier this year, the council voted 5-2 to conduct the internal review. Councilmembers Simon Harding and Dave Sires opposed after a proposal had been on the table for an unbiased, external review. No decision was made on whether an external review might be pursued after revealing the internal review.
The council also will discuss term limits for board and commission members, or whether to allow unlimited service. There is currently no policy.
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However, Mayor Rob Green’s practice has been to retire members with more than 20 years of service. That was initially questioned by Councilmember Daryl Kruse. Mardy Holst recently retired from the Planning and Zoning Commission after 20 years but said it was his decision, despite Green noting he wouldn’t have reappointed him.
There are exceptions. Green recently reappointed Shirley Merner to the Health Trust Fund Board after more than 20 years because positions on the board are difficult to fill.
Also before Tuesday’s council meeting will be a presentation on the possibility of Cedar Falls formulating a youth commission similar to Waterloo’s Youth City Council.
At the 7 p.m. meeting, the council will consider:
- Approving the first of three readings of an ordinance establishing $12,000 as the annual salary for councilmembers. It would take effect Jan. 1 following the city election, and be raised every year based on the federal consumer price index rate. Councilmembers are being paid $6,982 in 2023. The new wage was supported by all councilmembers except Dave Sires and Susan deBuhr.
- Approving the first of three readings of an ordinance amending snow and ice removal requirements, adding language clarifying the “the full width of all sidewalks” must be cleared and the job must be completed within 48 hours of the end of the weather event, as opposed to in a “reasonable amount of time.” The proposed rule also outlines the procedure to create an alternate snow-free path around a sidewalk because of unsafe conditions or hardship on the owner.
- Approving the first of three readings of an ordinance rezoning 2.26 acres for Advanced Technical Services at 702 LeClair St. for a 6,900-square-foot expansion to the south of its existing facility for more storage space for equipment.
- Approving the first of three readings of an ordinance allowing vinyl siding on residential buildings with six or fewer dwelling units in residential areas of downtown. The proposal is part of a flurry of changes introduced by a council majority to the fairly new code and reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. It requires a supermajority to enact because the commission did not endorse the proposed change.
- Approving a resolution to remove councilmembers’ obligation to vote on proclamations forwarded to them by Green, who was wrapped up in controversy following his initial decision not to sign one recognizing LGBTQIA+ Month.
- Accepting the resignation of Anne Bonsall Hoekstra from the Art & Culture Board.
- Appointing Gina Weekley, Jason Droste, Madeleine Seymour, and Tyler Ingham to the Human Rights Commission.
- Approving resolutions establishing the payroll for employees and setting the pay ranges for the various positions as well as various fees imposed by the city.
Approving the shared services 28E agreement for the Black Hawk County Dispatch Center, finalizing the continued cost sharing with other municipalities despite the massive uptick in expense assigned to Cedar Falls because of a change in formula approved by the Emergency Management Commission.
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With summer just ahead, federal safety officials are warning people about the risk of children drowning and offering tips and precautions designed to prevent such tragedies.
Summertime drowning deaths and nonfatal injuries are most common between May and August, with the majority of such deaths happening in swimming pools, according to a report released last week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Nationally, drownings involving children younger than 5 in pools or spas increased 10% in 2020 with 279 fatalities, compared with 2019 when 254 fatalities were reported, according to the report. Among all child drownings, 75% involved children younger than 5.
More than half of the children under 5 who drowned were in pools or spas at their home. A majority of children under 15 who experience a drowning incident die the same day of the incident or within a week, according to the report.
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Alexander Hoehn-Saric, chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said that one of the biggest misconceptions people have about drownings is that it’s “like what you see in the movies” where it’s loud and a lot of splashing. But he said drowning can often be silent or happen when children are not supposed to be near pools or spas.
“Pools are fun, going to the beach is fun, and it should be,” Hoehn-Saric said. “What I see every day is death reports about children, and drowning continues to be one of the highest reports that I see … the reason we do these reports is to remind folks and, hopefully, give a little jolt.”
He said it’s important for people to make sure their pool area is secure, including proper drain covers, door alarms, pool covers and self-closing, self-latching devices on fence gates and doors that access pools. Hoehn-Saric noted that drain covers are particularly important to look for to prevent people — particularly children — from being pulled under.
Pool safety tips often include never leaving a child unattended in or near water and always designating an adult who won’t be distracted with reading, texting or using devices distracted.
In addition, government and public health officials note that children shouldn’t be left on their own with bathtubs, decorative ponds or fountains. Communities are also encouraged to learn how to swim and perform lifesaving CPR on children and adults.
“It could take the time that it takes to look at a text and read a text for a child to drown,” Hoehn-Saric said.
The report found that 64% of drownings could be attributed gaps in adult supervision, such as an adult losing contact or being unaware of where the child went when they accessed the pool or spa. Ten percent of the incidents reported found that children managed to go around pool or spa access barriers or the barrier in place was somehow compromised.
Part of the problem is drownings are not nationally understood, said Elaine Calip, senior director of development at the USA Swimming Foundation. She said the foundation would like to see policies change so that every young child knows basic water safety skills so they could get to the edge of the pool if they fell in or generally knew how to swim.
Last year, the foundation gave more than $900,000 for swim education. Each year, the grants help about 20,000 kids learn to swim. The organizations receiving funding often try to offer free or reduced cost swim lessons to families in the area who wouldn’t normally be able to afford it.
Organizations use scholarships and other means to get families in the door and keep them on so that, eventually, the entire family — particularly ones with more than one child — can learn how to swim. She said the USA Swimming website includes a page to help people find lessons in their community.
The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks also has a page where people can search for swim lessons across the city.
“The last thing we want is for an accident to happen and then families change their minds about learning how to swim, that is not what we want,” Calip said. “We would rather people feel uncomfortable at the beginning and even if they don’t know how to swim, at least encourage their children to learn how to swim.” | https://greensboro.com/life-entertainment/local/wellness/its-summer-and-pool-season-heres-how-to-keep-your-kids-safe/article_3a91af72-0c52-11ee-988a-67bd29e56f13.html | 2023-06-18T11:13:23 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/life-entertainment/local/wellness/its-summer-and-pool-season-heres-how-to-keep-your-kids-safe/article_3a91af72-0c52-11ee-988a-67bd29e56f13.html |
Q: I’ve been researching estate planning and I came across Lady Bird deeds. They appear to be the same as Transfer on Death deeds. Is there any difference between the two and is one preferable over the other?
A: Lady Bird deeds (LB deeds) and Transfer on Death deeds (TOD deeds) are not the same thing. They can accomplish the same goal but they do it differently.
By now, I am sure that everyone is familiar to TOD deeds. Under a TOD deed, the grantor transfers title to themselves and names beneficiaries that acquire title to the property upon the grantor’s death. The language is important but essentially it is something like “John Doe conveys to John Doe and upon his death to Jane Doe.” Until John Doe’s death, Jane Doe does not have an interest in the property. She simply has an expectation that she will receive title to the property upon John Doe’s death.
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TOD deeds are completely revocable by the grantor. If the grantor decides to leave the property to someone else, he can do that at any time. If he decides he’s not naming a beneficiary at all, he can do that.
LB deeds accomplish the same thing but they go about it a different way. LB deeds are supposedly named after Lady Bird Johnson, who “allegedly’ used one in her estate plan. I’ve also heard that the Lady Bird Johnson connection is false and that the actual name comes from a treatise that used Lady Bird as a name in an example of a discussion of this type of deed. Personally, I like the Lady Bird Johnson connection. It’s more fun.
LB deeds are also known as Enhanced Life Estate deeds. That is because the grantor of the LD deed conveys title to the property to the grantee but retains an enhanced life estate interest. The life estate interest is enhanced because in addition to retaining a life estate interest (the right to own and use the property during their lifetime), the grantor retains the right to revoke the conveyance in total. In other words, the grantor executes a deed conveying the property, subject to his life estate, but also retains the right to undue the whole thing. Yikes.
Here is why TOD deeds are superior to LB deeds in Indiana. TOD deeds were created by statute. In other words, Indiana created TOD deeds in the Indiana Code. LB deeds are not created by statute and, to be honest, I’ve never found any authority allowing their use in Indiana at all. The LB deeds that I have seen have all come from Michigan, which apparently recognizes them.
So, there you go folks; you can use a device that is clearly recognized under Indiana law or you can use a device that is unlikely to be a valid conveyance, or at least the revocation part (the enhanced life estate portion) is unlikely to be valid. The moral of the story is to stick with TOD deeds.
Christopher W. Yugo is an attorney in Crown Point. Chris’ Estate Planning Article appears online every Sunday at www.nwi.com. Address questions to Chris in care of The Times, 601 W. 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321 or to Chrisyugolaw@gmail.com. Chris’ information is meant to be general in nature. Specific legal, tax, or insurance questions should be referred to your attorney, accountant, or estate-planning specialist. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/business/estate-planning-lady-bird-deeds-and-tod-deeds/article_19064898-0bb9-11ee-a70d-fb70031774f5.html | 2023-06-18T11:46:19 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/business/estate-planning-lady-bird-deeds-and-tod-deeds/article_19064898-0bb9-11ee-a70d-fb70031774f5.html |
A virtual explosion in corn, beans, wheat and oats occurred at week’s end after making a dramatic upward u-turn on Thursday. The buying was based on hot, dry weather in the Eastern Corn Belt and dire 10-day forecasts of more to come.
Blistering heat in Texas and Louisiana, along with plenty of reds and oranges on the U.S. Drought Monitor map, drove grain users and investors to suddenly become aggressive buyers. The three-day weekend for Juneteenth may have magnified volatility, as buyers rushed to get what they could while markets were still open.
Some analysts warned that this is a weather rally, not a demand rally. Our U.S. soybeans are a full $1.00 more expensive than Brazil’s, so a turn in the weather could trigger a fast downward correction. China is now buying their corn from Brazil, providing more evidence that the spike in prices is based solely on supply and not demand.
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Natural gas, diesel take lead upward
Crude oil prices rose slightly through the week, due partially to Saudi Arabia’s efforts to cut production.
However, products of heating oil and diesel fuel saw bigger upward action. Natural gas rose to the highest level since May 25, as surplus inventories have been declining.
New heat could create increased demand, as natural gas is used to generate electricity for air conditioning. Improving macroeconomic conditions also may have produced better global demand.
Weekly winners & losers
The big upward winners were corn (up 60 cents per bushel from last Friday), soybeans (up 70 cents) and wheat (up over 45 cents), with soybean oil rallying about 7 cents per pound.
Natural gas rose 30 cents per 10,000 MMBtu. Heating oil went up 12 cents per gallon. Hogs rose about 7 cents per pound. All the stock indexes went higher on the week compared to last Friday's close.
The U.S. dollar dropped about 2 cents from last week.
Words of wisdom
(What advice would you give the novice trader?)
“First, I would say that risk management is the most important thing to be well understood. Undertrade, undertrade, undertrade is my second piece of advice. Whatever you think your position ought to be, cut it at least in half.”
— Bruce Kovner in Jack Schwager’s "Market Wizards."
Opinions are solely the writer’s. Walt Breitinger is a commodity futures broker in Valparaiso. He can be reached at 800-411-3888 or www.indianafutures.com. This is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell any market. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/business/futures-file-half-us-crop-acreage-in-drought/article_1e1e5da2-0bb9-11ee-9ffd-67ba6ded5e97.html | 2023-06-18T11:46:26 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/business/futures-file-half-us-crop-acreage-in-drought/article_1e1e5da2-0bb9-11ee-9ffd-67ba6ded5e97.html |
After several years of diminished air travel services to Twin Falls, Delta Airlines has announced it's bringing back a second daily flight at Joslin Field, Magic Valley Regional Airport, to Salt Lake City.
The agreement will see two daily departures from Twin Falls beginning Sept. 5. Flights will depart at 7:58 a.m. and 1:25 p.m., and return at 12:16 p.m. and 9:56 p.m.
Tickets are on sale through Delta's website at www.delta.com.
The announcement comes as welcome news, after years of reduced services in the turbulent post-pandemic air travel environment saw fewer flights, and local governments agreeing to subsidies.
Mayor Ruth Pierce spoke with the Times-News on Saturday as she was preparing to announce the new service during the Air Show.
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"We're very excited," Pierce told the Times-News by phone. "It's always good to have a second option out of Twin Falls, and this is a larger jet. So we'll have 140 seats in and out of Twin Falls on a daily basis, and that's really exciting."
Commissioner Brent Reinke was also involved in the discussions between the airport and Delta Airlines. Reinke said the news was encouraging for the future of air travel in Twin Falls.
"It's a wonderful thing to see happening," Reinke told the Times-News in a phone call on Saturday. "I'm grateful that we've been able to make it through what appears to be a very difficult time — worldwide as far as Covid's concerned — and Delta has responded to our request."
Economic Development Director Shawn Barigar told the Times-News that the agreement will mean more seats available at more times.
"It's going to be a great opportunity to hopefully get us back to the 2019 travel trends, pre-pandemic," Barigar told the Times-News in a phone call. "It's been so challenging with the constant uncertainties in the entire air service market and airline industry.
"Markets like Twin Falls that have a proven track record of being successful — when (airlines) are focused on issues with pilot shortages and fuel costs and making connections around the world — we felt like we were lost in the mix. But we're very pleased we were able to move this forward."
The current single-daily flight is a 50-seat Mitsubishi CJR200.
The new service will see an upgrade to the aircraft, with a 70-seat Embraer 175, featuring first-class, comfort-plus and main-cabin seating.
In 2022, the city of Twin Falls and Twin Falls County agreed to a minimum revenue guarantee with SkyWest, promising to cover any shortfall in earnings as a result of SkyWest continuing to operate the route. In 2023, the minimum guarantee was nearly doubled.
This new service will change that. The planes will still be flown by SkyWest, but Delta will operate the route on what's known in the airline industry as a "capacity-purchase" basis, which eliminates some of the financial burden on the air carrier.
The increased frequency, larger planes with more comfortable seats, and commitment from Delta to operate the route on a capacity-agreement basis ticks a lot of wish-list items for the airport.
"This is closer to where we thought our ultimate goal would be much more quickly than anticipated," Barigar said.
"Our big push is to get people to take a look at it as an option, and hopefully a much improved option over what we've had for the last few years," Barigar said.
The current single-daily SkyWest flight will continue through September 4, and the city and county will be asked to approve a third-quarter Minimum Revenue Guarantee to cover the two-month period before the new service starts. A community-funded guarantee with Delta may be discussed once that service begins.
Magic Valley Regional Airport has been slow to recover following the COVID-19 pandemic, and a combination of circumstances continue to hamper ambitions to grow services to and from Twin Falls. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/delta-brings-back-2nd-daily-flight-to-twin-falls/article_e18670b4-0d2f-11ee-98f2-bfd0f47a45c7.html | 2023-06-18T11:48:32 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/delta-brings-back-2nd-daily-flight-to-twin-falls/article_e18670b4-0d2f-11ee-98f2-bfd0f47a45c7.html |
CSI writing conference seeking student submissions
The College of Southern Idaho will host a conference this fall that is designed to showcase the writing talents of Idaho high school and undergraduate college students.
The Writing Matters Conference will be held Oct. 5-7. Students can submit their original work through the conference website through Aug. 18.
All forms of work including personal essays, literary criticism, short stories, poetry and short documentary films on literary topics will be accepted.
Applications may be submitted in English or Spanish and dual enrollment students from across Idaho are also encouraged to submit their work.
“The CSI Department of English, Languages, and Philosophy is serious about building learners’ acuity in the arts of reading and writing,” CSI Distinguished Professor of English and conference organizer Clark Draney said in a press release. “We are very interested in giving Idaho’s aspiring writers those kinds of experiences and bringing their best selves to the discussion about why writing matters.”
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Scheduled keynote speakers at the conference include renowned authors Ken Scholes and Michael Sowder.
For more information contact Draney at cdraney@csi.edu or call 208-732-6810.
Twin Falls School District fills two principal positions
The Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees has named two people hired to administrative positions. Jason Kiester will be taking the role of principal at Magic Valley High School, and Brett Graham has been picked as interim associate principal at Twin Falls High School.
The announcement came at the Monday's board meeting.
Kiester is currently the associate principal at South Hills Middle School School, a role he has held since 2021. He started his career at Vallivue High School as an English language teacher in 2009. In 2010, he transitioned to Skyview High School where he taught Spanish. He began teaching English language arts in 2011 at Homedale Middle School where he also served as a part-time counselor. In 2013, Kiester continued teaching English Language arts at Nowlin Middle School where he remained until 2018. In 2018, he served as a Spanish teacher and English language learner coordinator at Star Middle School where he worked until taking his current role with the TFSD.
Kiester will fill the role previously held by Roger Keller who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Brett Graham, who was selected for the role of interim associate principal at Twin Falls High School, currently serves as a classroom teacher at TFHS where he has served since 2015.
He currently teaches history, and has also U.S. government during his time at TFHS.
Graham started his career in education in 1999 at Oakley Junior/Senior High School where he taught history and physical education.
In 2006 he transitioned to Burley High School where he taught until 2015 when he joined the Twin Falls School District.
Graham also has a history of involvement with extracurricular activities including track, football, basketball, and baseball.
Graham will fill the role previously held by Nancy Jones who will be serving as the interim principal at Twin Falls High School for the 2023-24 school year.
As adaptive playground at Sawtooth moves forward, planners seek to expand accessible play areas for children
The Twin Falls School District and Twin Falls Education Foundation have announced that construction on the first adaptive playground in the district is moving forward.
There are very few accessible, adaptive, and inclusive playgrounds that facilitate engagement for children of all abilities.
With funds raised by the community, along with a grant from the J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, the project at Sawtooth is fully funded and construction can begin.
Sawtooth was found to be one of two playgrounds that have the highest needs for this type of playground remodel. Sawtooth Elementary School houses one of the district’s elementary-level extended resource classrooms while also having a playground that has limited accessibility for students with varying abilities.
The school district has identified Harrison Elementary School as a school that is a high priority for this type of project.
The TFSD and Twin Falls Education Foundation are seeking community members, businesses, and organizations to make financial contributions, which will be doubled by the matching grant from the Albertsons Foundation.
To contribute to this project you can contact the Twin Falls Education Foundation at 208-933-GIVE (4483). | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/education/magic-valley-school-briefs/article_b8549178-0c8d-11ee-8482-67fc1452c089.html | 2023-06-18T11:48:38 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/education/magic-valley-school-briefs/article_b8549178-0c8d-11ee-8482-67fc1452c089.html |
Preston Harmison as Jesse Tuck shows the world to Palmer Ayers as Winnie Foster during a dress rehearsal for "Tuck Everlasting" on June 8 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Twin Falls.
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Peter Bolke, B-17G flight crew chief, gives a little history about B-17G on Monday at Joslin Field, Magic Valley Regional Airport in Twin Falls. The aircraft was built in 1944.
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Buhl's Remington Higley gets the out against Hillcrest's Alex Monroy to end the game Tuesday in Buhl.
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Xavian Darkborne, 7, reacts to receiving a handful of candy during the "Drag Main" 2023 Pride Parade & Street Party on June 9 in downtown Twin Falls.
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Wyatt Pearson competes in bull riding June 10 at the Idaho State High School Rodeo Finals in Pocatello.
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Teely Bott competes in barrel racing June 10 at the Idaho State High School Rodeo Finals in Pocatello.
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Regan Nalder competes in goat tying June 10 at the Idaho State High School Rodeo Finals in Pocatello.
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Sam Kofoed competes in the steer wrestling event June 10 at the Idaho State High School Rodeo Finals in Pocatello.
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Jennifer Smith, president of Magic Valley Builders Association, gets a banner put up while preparing for the Parade of Homes on June 7 in Twin Falls.
Preston Harmison as Jesse Tuck shows the world to Palmer Ayers as Winnie Foster during a dress rehearsal for "Tuck Everlasting" on June 8 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Twin Falls.
Peter Bolke, B-17G flight crew chief, gives a little history about B-17G on Monday at Joslin Field, Magic Valley Regional Airport in Twin Falls. The aircraft was built in 1944. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/planes-parades-and-plays/article_89e35e60-0ae3-11ee-80f5-8736abd8f8b6.html | 2023-06-18T11:48:45 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/planes-parades-and-plays/article_89e35e60-0ae3-11ee-80f5-8736abd8f8b6.html |
A touching moment caught on camera as a Syrian man finds his brother among shipwreck survivors in Greece on Friday, June 6th. A tearful reunion that marks the end of a frightful experience for 1 of hundreds of people who were sailing from Libya to Greece. Yair Ben-Dor has the story.
WAVERLY — It was obvious something special was brewing at Nestlé’s factory Friday morning.
Quicky, the Nesquik rabbit, was out and about interacting with 200 workers’ kids and families, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley and Waverly Mayor Adam Hoffman made appearances.
The day marked a private celebration of the factory’s 100th anniversary of existence under the Nestlé brand and before that as the Carnation Company.
Employees had time off to take in the moment with their families to enjoy food and music outdoors in the truck staging area. There was entertainment, including a bouncy house, balloon animals, face painting and games.
“I think 100 years, and am trying to get that through my mind, that this structure existed over that period of time,” said Factory Manager Katrina Lucas, who’s worked for the company for 17 years and 10 years at the factory. “World War, Great Depression, changing consumer habits, right? And then these employees are all the ones that made it happen with their hard work and dedication. It’s not easy for something to exist for 100 years and still be successful. It’s amazing.”
Products, people and technology come and go. What’s stood the test of time is the operation’s production growth. Waverly is now the sole producer of powdered Chocolate Nesquik in the U.S. and Canada.
Lucas said rarely in the tenures of current employees has the company taken the time to highlight such a milestone. Their pride in their work was evident.
“We feel like we’re the best in the country,” said Curt Sheeley of Denver, a tote operator who’s worked there for close to 30 years. “We put out the best product around, and today is a big deal for us. We just want to continue to grow, not just for us but for our community.”
“It’s a great place to work,” said Bob Ehr, maintenance manager from north of Waterloo, “It’s a clean, comfortable and safe environment.”
The employees had the opportunity to offer self-guided tours, which was exciting for families who often don’t know what’s happening behind the factory walls.
“Nestlé’s not afraid to try something new,” said Ehr. “They’re willing to bring on the next generation of technology and make investments.”
One example he gave was the transition from the manual hand-packing system to robotic packaging, first introduced in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
“Sometimes we’re bringing on new technology faster than we’re able to train to use it,” he quipped.
Memories were shared, and the idea of the operation lasting for decades was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Marlea Van Raden, an IT support worker from Plainfield, came on board in the late 1980s after multiple facilities were merged to form today’s complex at 70 Sixth Ave N.W. along the Cedar River.
“It’s a big milestone,” she said. “I mean how many other places have been here this long?”
Lines, products and flavors have changed over time. What hasn’t is the tradition of family — literally, for many Nestlé workers.
Many from Van Raden’s family have worked there, including her brother, Mitch Mueller of Plainfield, who said his mother, aunt, uncle and son all have worked at what’s now a nearly 500,000 square-foot site.
He’s been there 38 years and works in general maintenance, sometimes on roofs, oftentimes on heating and cooling systems. He recalled the company going from what he called the “flush and dump system” for air conditioning to a closed looped system to save money and become more efficient.
“When I started here, not all of this was here,” Mueller said, referring to the offices, package room and other spaces. “But we’ve been here still through all the ups and downs, even when times got tough.”
A few hundred were in attendance, including Detlef Krost, Nestlé Zone North America chief technical officer, who along with Lucas and Hoffman briefly addressed the gathering.
Lucas said she hoped the day reinforced employees’ morale, emphasized their value and importance to the company, and gave them some much-deserved time to relax.
It is the great workforce and time taken to listen to the consumer that will ultimately allow the factory to continue to thrive.
“We’ll just keep it going,” she said.
Photos: Cedar Falls baseball vs. Waterloo West, June 16
I've covered city government for The Courier since August 2021. I'm a Chatham, NJ native who graduated from Gettysburg College in 2018 and previously worked for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Detlef Krost, chief technical officer of Nestlé USA speaks to employees during Nestlé's Waverly Beverage Facility's 100th anniversary celebration on Friday. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/business/nestl-centennial-celebrated-with-workers-families/article_1188b32e-09fe-11ee-926d-030a229c883f.html | 2023-06-18T12:11:26 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/business/nestl-centennial-celebrated-with-workers-families/article_1188b32e-09fe-11ee-926d-030a229c883f.html |
WATERLOO – After decades of having an outdated baseball field, East High School will be able to play later games and appeal to more fans.
The Waterloo School Board unanimously approved a lighting project for the baseball field at a cost of $343,079 on Monday night. The funding will come from the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy budget.
The six light poles will be installed before next baseball season, which begins May 1. Once the project begins, it will take two and a half weeks to complete, according to Director of Operational Services Zach Kelly. The lights will come from Qualite Sports Lighting and the electric installation will be done by K&W Electric.
Kelly said he was approached by East’s Athletic Director Tim Moses about the project because he was concerned about game start times as well as athletes and fans enduring the heat of summer.
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Currently, the baseball team starts games at 3:30 p.m. With lights, times could be pushed back to 5 p.m.
Moses said about three years ago during a game where the temperature was in the triple digits, an older umpire had to leave the field due to being overheated. The team’s trainer got the man cooled down and no ambulance had to be called. Still, he said, it was a scary moment.
“In my conversation (the umpire) said to me, ‘Tim, when are you guys gonna get lights?’ Moses recalled, saying the school was 30 years behind the times. “I felt bad because it’s not something I can control, but it just made me feel bad that our facilities were that far dated, you know, and it’s a safety concern.”
Moses said the next day he got on the phone with the district athletic director saying the school needed lights.
The timing of games doesn’t just affect players and coaches, it also is a concern to fans and families.
Moses said later start times would improve attendance. He said parents can’t take time off work for every day game, and with a 40 game-schedule they may miss a lot of games.
“Pushing those games back to a later start would allow parents and spectators and fans to take advantage of the later start times to get here and watch our kids play,” Moses said. “Kids would love that opportunity to play in front of more people and would love for their grandparents and parents to be able to make it to every game.”
Kelly said East High’s field is the only high school baseball field that does not have lights. Both West High’s baseball and softball fields have lights, as does East’s softball field. The softball field’s lights were installed in 2012.
Moses said he believes the baseball field is one of the few, if not the only, 4A ball field to not have lights.
“This is really good for our kids especially as we continue to build our baseball program,” he said. “I think it makes it more fun for the kids and more exciting for the kids to know they get a chance to play under lights.”
Chad Shipman, an East High grad who is working on a bigger overall project for the school’s athletic department, said the lighting project isn’t “just about lights.”
“This is giving a whole new energy, and the district is investing in the future, into the future of our residents, the kids that are going to school,” Shipman said. “They’re the ones that are going to live and work in our community. That’s just more evidence that the district’s willing to invest in our future.” | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/addition-of-lights-at-easts-baseball-fields-to-provide-safety-more-attendance-and-equity/article_ff76704a-0a2a-11ee-8c09-1b5267fd3944.html | 2023-06-18T12:11:32 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/addition-of-lights-at-easts-baseball-fields-to-provide-safety-more-attendance-and-equity/article_ff76704a-0a2a-11ee-8c09-1b5267fd3944.html |
WATERLOO – Larry Elder is ending his successful media career to run for president of the United States.
“I’m doing this because I feel an obligation,” he told the Black Hawk County Republican Party on Thursday inside the Iowa State University Extension Building.
Elder attributes that feeling to the fact he was raised in a military family.
“I’m the only one who didn’t serve,” he said. “I feel I have a moral obligation to give back to the country that’s been so good to me.”
The author, columnist, radio host, television personality, attorney and now Republican candidate for president says he’ll have an easier time winning a nationwide race for the country’s highest office than any race in California, where he ran for governor.
In 2021, he felt Californians were “livid” about the public schools, crime, COVID-19 shutdown and a mass exodus from the state.
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“It was a recall election, which is why I did it,” he said. “I figured if maybe the ball caromed the right way, I could sneak through. A Republican has not won statewide in California in 20 years, and I thought this was my shot.”
Elder touted his ability to attract more votes and raise more money than the other candidates, including actual politicians, without the Republican Party’s endorsement or assistance.
California voters ultimately chose not to recall incumbent Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Elder treated local Republicans to several stories. He spoke of a trip to the ultraliberal west side of Los Angeles and a conversation with two 85-year-old Jewish women in a restaurant whom he described as “completing his sentences” as they talked about various issues.
It was proof to him that Americans “live in silos.”
He asked “have you ever had a conversation with a conservative Republican in your life? And they both said no,” said Elder.
He said it is a problem that he and others have lost friends because of their support for former President Donald Trump.
But he predicted Republican voters will “coalesce” behind a single candidate not named Trump because of questions about the former president’s “electability.” He doubted Trump’s appeal with swing voters, many of whom are women from the suburbs unlikely to vote for Trump.
Elder, a Black man, took swings at former president Barack Obama for pushing “nonsense” that the country is “systemically racist,” and President Joe Biden, who told Howard University students the number one problem in America is “white supremacy.”
“Last year, 25 people were killed by extremists,” he said. “Not all extremists by the way were white. In 2020, there were 11,000 Black homicide victims, almost all killed by other Blacks.”
He said the real problems are the “epidemic of fatherlessness,” attacks on Christian beliefs, patriotism and entrepreneurship, and the “scandal” that is public schools, specifically in Baltimore and Chicago.
He closed by pushing for an amendment to the Constitution combatting big government. He wants reductions in entitlement programs. He would fix spending to a certain percentage of GDP, with exceptions for war and natural disasters.
“At some point, politicians would have to go into a room, lock the door and they come out, eventually they’ll be able to trim the budget because they have to by law,” he said. “Otherwise, they get thrown out of office.”
Afterwards, Elder said he most relates to President Ronald Reagan because of his economic policies and work to cut taxes and deregulate, as well as his response to a recession, his re-election success, his radio career as an announcer for WHO Radio in Des Moines, and his “sunny” and “upbeat personality.”
“Reagan gets shot and he says, ‘What’s that guy’s beef?” as opposed to being angry,” said Elder. “He’s being wheeled into the hospital and he sees the doctors over him … and he says, ‘Hope you guys are Republican,’ and they said, ‘Mr. President, we’re all Republicans now.’ And he said to his wife, Nancy, ‘I forgot to duck.’
“My point is here is the man was shot. He’s bleeding. And we found out later on that his injuries were far more severe than people thought. He almost died, and here he is cracking jokes.” | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/larry-elder-presidential-campaign-explained/article_64c8a4ce-0ba0-11ee-bf7c-973a2c49ae23.html | 2023-06-18T12:11:38 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/larry-elder-presidential-campaign-explained/article_64c8a4ce-0ba0-11ee-bf7c-973a2c49ae23.html |
A Juneteenth celebration will be held Monday in Bismarck to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
The event is at 5 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 318 S. Washington St.
The free event is being hosted by the High Plains Fair Housing Center. Other organizations represented will include the North Dakota Democratic-NPL, the Bismarck Human Relations Committee, the Bismarck International Church, the North Dakota Council on the Arts, the Dakota West Arts Council and Bismarck Global Neighbors.
"This is a way to participate and celebrate diversity in neighborhoods," High Plains Fair Housing Center Associate Director Kelly Gorz said.
The event will feature speakers, live music, dancing, food and various activities for all ages.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday. The North Dakota Legislature in 2021 passed and Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bipartisan bill recognizing Juneteenth as a ceremonial holiday. That means it's recognized by the state but is not an official paid holiday for state employees.
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More information on the Bismarck celebration is at https://bit.ly/43IUI0F. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/juneteenth-celebration-to-be-held-in-bismarck/article_0c94dfc6-0c80-11ee-beb5-535f27977f3d.html | 2023-06-18T12:18:58 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/juneteenth-celebration-to-be-held-in-bismarck/article_0c94dfc6-0c80-11ee-beb5-535f27977f3d.html |
75 years ago: Twin City couple becomes grandparents to triplets
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How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region.
100 years ago
June 18, 1923: Wesley Snavely, of Tremont, was instantly killed when the automobile in which he was riding turned over along the highway a quarter of a mile south of the village of Tremont. A swarm of bees in the pathway of the machine caused driver Eddie Suchert to lose control. Three passengers were injured to varying degrees.
75 years ago
June 18, 1948: Mr. and Mrs. John O. King, 705 E. Olive St., received word of the birth of triplets, two girls and one boy, to their daughter and son-in-law, Chief and Mrs. Arthur Guengerich of Honolulu, Hawaii. The triplets, each weighing 4 pounds, were born early June 17. Mrs. Guengerich has been in Honolulu since March, when she joined her husband, who is stationed with the United States Navy there.
50 years ago
June 18, 1973: Annual Twin City summer playground programs opened today at all six locations in Normal and at 10 of 12 sites in Bloomington. Students may register at playgrounds nearest homes during program hours.
25 years ago
June 18, 1998: A decision by federal regulators to reduce funding for school internet hookups will cost Twin City taxpayers $875,000, officials said. Unit 5 and District 87 had expected to be reimbursed that amount from the federal government for modernizing their computer systems. Instead, funds they sought are now targeted for poor schools. The districts plan to proceed but use reserve funds to complete the work.
101 years ago: See vintage Pantagraph ads from 1922
In this photo from the March 16, 1949, edition of The Pantagraph, Melva Guengerich, formerly Melva King, visits her parents' home at 705 E. Olive St. with her 9-month-old triplets. Guengerich and her husband, Chief Petty Officer Arthur Guengerich, have been in Honolulu for a year. The children's names are Cindy, Kathy and Johnny. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/75-years-ago-twin-city-couple-becomes-grandparents-to-triplets/article_5148681c-0b28-11ee-9f74-17a1544cb1d0.html | 2023-06-18T12:20:39 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/75-years-ago-twin-city-couple-becomes-grandparents-to-triplets/article_5148681c-0b28-11ee-9f74-17a1544cb1d0.html |
After 50 years, ABCD to celebrate service, expansion
- President & CEO Will Dent Jr. has been on the job since the beginning.
- Originally 'Black Community Development,' group has become Association for Better Community Development.
- ABCD's has added service in Tuscarawas County, working to serve Latino workers.
CANTON − Since its beginning, the mission of The ABCD, Inc., has been as elemental as, well, the ABC's.
And Will Dent Jr. has been there for it all. The agency's president and CEO will preside this week over The ABCD, Inc.'s 50th anniversary celebration in Canton.
Dent was asked why said retirement hasn't really been in the cards, even after 50 years.
"I don't know − crazy," he said with a laugh. "I think it's seeing people's lives change, serving the community, and opportunities to bring about change in communities like the Crystal Park area."
Columbus developer Keith B. Key, CEO of KBK Enterprises and the Omni Management Group, will be the keynote speaker. There also will be a special tribute to the O'Jays.
Over the last five decades, ABCD has offered a variety of services, principally housing. The agency has built or repaired dozens of single-family homes throughout Canton, Massillon and Alliance; developed numerous apartment complexes for seniors; offered job training, resulting in employment for 1,000 people; and fostered economic and small-business development, financial training, energy conservation; and provided ABCD Dial-A-Ride, which offers 24-hour, statewide medical transportation.
ABCD Inc. works in partnership with other nonprofits, including the Stark Minority Business Association, Stark County Out of Poverty Partnership, Project STRIVE, Stark County Department of Job and Family Services and the United Methodist church.
Their projects and programs have added $75 million to Stark's economy.
Dent said ABCD was the brainchild of the Rev. George Short, who brought the idea back to Canton after attending a Black United Methodist renewal conference.
"Right after the King assassination, they wanted to get United Methodist Churches more involved in their communities," Dent said. "It was known as the 'BCD' program. We added the 'A' and became Advocates of Black Community Development. And then I was hired as director of the program."
The name later changed to Association for Better Community Development, and eventually shortened to The ABCD, Inc.
Since 1992, under its energy conservation program, ABCD has insulated 1,000 houses, replaced or repaired 2,300 furnaces, and replaced 850 refrigerators and 200 hot-water tanks. The agency also has enabled 40 people to become homeowners, and 125 families were pulled back from foreclosure.
"Housing has been our largest area," Dent said. "Single-family housing has been the most visible. Another major piece of value has been transportation."
Noting that ABCD's transportation arm serves about 125 people a day, Dent said the agency recently expanded into workforce transportation in Tuscarawas County to serve Latino workers.
"Workforce development transportation has probably been our biggest growth area," he said.
ABCD's latest development plan is the Crystal Park Revitalization Project on Harrisburg Road NE. Named "The O'Jays Plaza," it will include a new ABCD headquarters in the iconic Huntington Bank Rotunda Building, a transportation depot and training center, restaurant space, the Stephen Perry Lofts for seniors, a public-storage facility, and commercial retail space.
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Dent said ABCD was looking for a space to build a garage when an empty plaza on Harrisburg Road NE and several adjacent empty buildings came into view.
"We looked at about four sites to build a new garage to store our vehicles and we said, 'Well, why do that? Why not use it as an opportunity to revitalize an area?'" he said.
ABCD's current offices at 1225 Gross Ave. NE will be sold, Dent said, adding that The O'Jays Plaza should be completed in about 18 months.
Dent said ABCD faced its greatest challenge in 2015, when the agency lost a $400,000 grant from AEP.
"All of a sudden, we were faced with a $40,000-a-month deficit," he said. "We got behind in taxes. It was really devastating. We reduced everyone to 20 hours a week. What saved us is when we did a new transportation contract. We noticed other agencies (charged) a 'load fee' of $20, but we were only charging people mileage. So we added that load fee to our contracts and that made a world of difference. Our revenues almost doubled to the point that, in three years, we paid this facility off and paid off all our debts and back taxes."
ABCD's current annual budget is about $1.4 million, he said.
Homaundre "Monty" Pender, ABCD's chief operating officer, said he's proud of the impact the agency has had on the local community.
"I'm most proud of the future of ABCD," he said. "With transportation expanding in the Hispanic communities, and our new location, it will enable us to assist and serve more people in communities, including outside of Stark County. In addition, our team is making all this happen."
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Yvonne M. Parks, a teacher at Bell Stone School, is a board member.
“As a board member, I’m most proud of how truly committed ABCD Inc is in improving the lives of people, especially those of moderate to lower income," she said. " The community is much more familiar with the housing development and transportation components of ABCD Inc, but they do not realize the behind the scenes support and sponsorships that are given to groups, organizations and individuals all across Stark County and surrounding areas.”
To learn more, visit https://theabcdinc.com/home or call 330-455-2699, extension 506.
ABCD to celebrate in Canton
On June 22, The ABCD, Inc. will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an awards dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at 320 Market Ave. S.
Columbus developer Keith B. Key, CEO of KBK Enterprises and the Omni Management Group, will be the keynote speaker. There also will be a special tribute to the O'Jays.
Dinner tickets are $50. Dress is semi-formal.
"I don't know − crazy," he said with a laugh. "I think it's seeing people's lives change, serving the community, and opportunities to bring about change in communities like the Crystal Park area."
Dinner tickets are $50. Dress is semi-formal. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/18/after-50-years-abcd-to-celebrate-service-expansion/70297106007/ | 2023-06-18T12:21:24 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/06/18/after-50-years-abcd-to-celebrate-service-expansion/70297106007/ |
Synchrony Financial Kid of Character: Eliza McNutt
NAME – Eliza McNutt
SCHOOL – Lexington Elementary
RESIDENCE – Lexington Township
AGE – 11
PARENTS – Christie McNutt, Robert McNutt
SIBLINGS – Evan McNutt
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – K-Kids, morning announcements, band, recycler, Kiwanis Student of the Month.
NOMINATION – "Eliza has shown continuous improvements since the beginning of the school year. She is always eager to learn and participate in class discussions."
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE BOOK? – I like the “Otter” books.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? – I would love to be a vet when I grow up because I love animals and I think they all need a chance.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT SCHOOL, WHAT WOULD IT BE? – I would choose bullying. I know almost every kid says that, but it is a real problem that needs to be stopped. I know how bad it feels when someone bullies you because I used to be bullied when I was younger and I still do to this day. I didn’t have anyone to talk to about it that I wouldn’t get embarrassed about it. I think it would have really helped if I had someone there for the rough time. And I know it really does help. That’s why bullying is my one thing I would change in school.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND HOW WOULD YOU USE IT TO CHANGE THE WORLD? – I would want my superpower would be Earth, because I would use it to make new habits for animals. I think that it is rude and hurtful that people just go around and tear down these innocent animals and make them have to work so hard to make another habitat.
Other nominations
ALLIANCE
Allison Handy, seventh grade, Alliance Middle School – Allison has a positive attitude and does her best to not only complete her work on time but also to make sure it is of the highest quality. Her participation in class and focus on the material show through in her work and encourage other students to engage in lessons. She positively contributes to the overall atmosphere of the class every day!
Jackson Braisted, seventh grade, Alliance Middle School – Jackson Braisted is a hard worker and eager to help others. He always has a smile on his face. Jackson is very involved with activities in and out of school.
CANTON CITY
Harmony Sanders, fourth grade, Clarendon Elementary School – Harmony has made tremendous growth this school year in reading and math. She is always prepared to learn and wants to do well. She is kind to others and a very respectful student.
Michael Corrin, fifth grade, Worley Elementary School – Michael is kind and respectful to all of his classmates and all the adults at Worley! He is a member of Worley's Student Leadership Team and we can always count on him to set a positive example for his classmates!
CANTON LOCAL
Maddison Duckworth, sixth grade Canton South Middle School – Maddison Duckworth is an outstanding student who is incredibly polite and enjoyable to talk to. She comes every day with a smile on her face, ready to give her best effort! We are lucky to call her a Wildcat!
Matthew Murphy, sixth grade Canton South Middle School – Matthew Murphy is an energetic, hardworking and polite young man. He always gives his best, whether in a classroom setting or outside the school building. His bubbly personality is infectious to everyone around him, and it has been great to have him as a student this year!
FAIRLESS LOCAL
Mercedes McCune, sixth grade, Fairless Middle School – Mercedes McCune is an outstanding young lady. She is an avid reader, and it shows through her strong vocabulary. Mercedes is a caring young lady who works hard to achieve excellence. During class discussions, she participates and is actively engaged.
Ashton Scheibe, seventh grade, Fairless Middle School – Ashton is diligent about getting his schoolwork done. He takes pride in his work in the classroom and in his extracurricular activities. He is kind to all students and staff.
JACKSON LOCAL
Kora Krzynowek, fifth grade, Sauder Elementary School – Kora has a positive attitude and always thinks of others. Kora is friendly, kind and respectful to students and staff members.
LAKE LOCAL
Bryanna Menc, eighth grade, Lake Middle/High School – Bee is an outstanding student and just an overall awesome person. She is always putting forth her best effort and always sees the positives in everything she does. Bee is a friend to all, and she is so incredibly creative. You will seldom see her without a smile on her face. She is just a cool kid, and she is a pleasure to have in my class this year!
Joe Smerglia, eighth grade, Lake Middle/High School – Joe is a student who teachers agree is a bright spot in their classes every day. He is a conscientious student academically and a kind classmate and friend to others. Joe displays a positive attitude in all he does!
LOUISVILLE CITY
Campbell Pittman, seventh grade, Louisville Middle School – Campbell Pittman is such a kind and caring young lady. This spring she organized a new club at the middle school called Overcomers. It focuses on healthy ways to handle stress and anxiety. She saw a need in our youth and came up with a successful solution, and wanted to be sure all were invited and welcomed into the group. People like Campbell make the world a better place!
James Dowdy, eighth grade, Louisville Middle School – James is such a kind and caring young man! He goes out of his way to be sure others are included in activities. His entire demeanor is one of positivity and respect. We always notice him not only saying hi to everyone, he engages in meaningful conversations and intently listens to what others have to say. This enables him to be a great friend to all!
MARLINGTON LOCAL
Eliza McNutt, fifth grade, Lexington Elementary – Eliza has shown continuous improvements since the beginning of the school year. She is always eager to learn and participate in class discussions.
Teresa Warner, fifth grade, Washington Elementary – Teresa is a tremendous student and an incredible hard worker. She was our school representative in the county spelling bee and is well respected by all of her peers.
MASSILLON CITY
Bailey Gaynor, sixth grade, Massillon Intermediate School – Bailey Gaynor, a sixth-grade student at the Massillon Intermediate School, holds many characteristics of what it means to be a kid of character. She is self-disciplined, resilient, determined, conscientious, and responsible. Not only is she a great academic student, but she knows what it means to be a true, good friend. We couldn’t be prouder of her, and she is well-deserving of this recognition.
Noah Snauffer, sixth grade, Massillon Intermediate School – Noah Snauffer is a sixth grader at the Massillon Intermediate School. Noah is always willing to help his peers in class. When students are not on the right page or need extra help, Noah is always there to help them. Noah is always patient with his peers who may struggle learning a new concept. He never breaks any of the classroom rules and always has kind words for his peers. Noah represents what it means to be a kid of character daily!
PERRY LOCAL
Tatum Kleinhenz, fourth grade, Watson Elementary School – Tatum comes to school each day ready to learn and ready to help anyone who needs it. We are so proud of Tatum!
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Juneteenth celebrates freedom, community
- Events were held around the county this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth.
- The federal holiday recognizes June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.
CANTON − Monday marks 158 years since Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas and two years since it became a federal holiday.
Events were held around Stark County this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. They included the Juneteenth Committee's annual community festival at Nimisilla Park in Canton and the city of Alliance's parade and festival at Maple Beach Park.
They featured food, local vendors and family activities, but the significance behind the celebration was reason enough for people to come together as a community.
Celebrating freedom
Corine Marie, who was raised in Canton and lives in North Canton, staffed a booth in Nimisilla Park to sell her first novel and inspirational love story, "A Small Piece of Her Heart." She said she enjoys supporting other local business owners and receiving support.
Juneteenth to Marie is a source of empowerment and inspiration to reach her full potential.
"We have so much inside of us that we freely get to put on display," Marie said.
Her husband Lucas Tindell also described Juneteenth as a "celebration of freedom" ― the freedom to provide for one's family and community and "live out the American dream."
Eve Fontes, president of Umpteen Rounds Elite Force, provided security for the Canton event. She said mental and physical freedom is powerful and worth celebrating. The annual gathering is a chance for people to come together in love and catch up with one another.
"It's almost like a big family reunion," Fontes said.
Celebrating community
Chris Jennings, a Canton resident and U.S. Air Force veteran, said he's glad to see Juneteenth becoming more widely understood and recognized. Such events are a chance for the community to come together and potentially help with "bridging the gap" between the police and Black residents. He said it's also a time to reflect on the nation's history and where we are now.
"I think it should be celebrated," Jennings said.
Sean Strong, who led an Xtreme Hip Hop session at the park, said he really only researched Juneteenth in recent years but now recognizes the importance of commemorating it. Through his work with community partners and his nonprofit Strong Family Wellness, he promotes health and wellness in traditionally underserved areas.
Skyler Parks, director of business development and growth at the Stark County Minority Business Association, and his wife Monique Parks attended the Canton festival in matching T-shirts. Gold lettering on a black background read: "Free-ish, Juneteenth, since 1865."
Juneteenth is a celebration of community, camaraderie, history and culture that everyone should embrace, Skyler Parks said. It's a chance to consider how far we've come and work to do better by supporting local organizations and Black-owned businesses, he added.
"Just continue to do the work every day," he said.
Pattie Dorosky, a lifelong Canton resident at the festival to represent SSIP Insurance Partners, said she recently purchased a shirt that summarizes her feelings about Juneteenth. It states, "We the people. I meant all the people."
"We got to be in this together," she said.
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Groundwater sampling to expand around former Lake Township landfill
- Dioxane is an industrial stabilizer and likely a human carcinogen that can cause liver and kidney damage.
- The former landfill, which closed in 1980, is a 30-acre site southeast of Cleveland Avenue NW and Hilltop Street NW.
- By late last year, 27 properties had been connected to municipal water because of the chemical detected in their wells.
LAKE TWP. − Crews will begin drilling wells this week to sample groundwater in areas of Lake Township and Green as part of the ongoing investigation into 1,4-dioxane around the former Industrial Excess Landfill.
Dioxane is an industrial stabilizer and likely a human carcinogen that can cause liver and kidney damage. Considered an emerging contaminant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it was not previously detected and there is no federal maximum contaminant level for drinking water.
The former landfill, which closed in 1980, is a 30-acre site southeast of Cleveland Avenue NW and Hilltop Street NW. Companies associated with the landfill were ordered to clean up and monitor the site with EPA oversight and began testing private residential wells predominantly northwest of the site in April 2022. Results are posted at epa.gov/superfund/industrial-excess-landfill.
By late last year, 27 properties had been connected to municipal water because of the chemical detected in their wells. The EPA and Stark County Health Department also were attempting to contact an additional four property owners in Stark County about connecting to municipal water or abandoning their wells.
All Stark County property owners with dioxane detected in their wells are now connected to municipal water, according to Paul DePasquale, the Stark County director of environmental health.
The upcoming work will occur in the public right-of-way along East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Ontario Road, Superior Drive, Spade Road, Fen Way Court, Millview Avenue, Crestview Circle, Kreighbaum Road NW and Cleveland Avenue NW. Crews are expected to work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through early September, according to an announcement on the IEL page on epa.gov.
"Street access may be temporarily controlled in these areas," according to the EPA notice. "These samplings will help determine the size of the dioxane plume at the site and to determine if additional cleanup actions will be necessary."
The drilling and groundwater sampling will start in the northwest and move southeast. Each drilling site is expected to take a week to finish, according to the notice.
"Crews will do their best to minimize disturbances in the area as much as possible," it states.
The EPA did not immediately provide additional details about the groundwater sampling.
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Meet Brenda D. Stevens, retired Malone University director of multicultural services
Brenda D. Stevens, senior diversity, equity and inclusion consultant with Rice Education Consulting, lives in Jackson Township with her husband of 42 years, Leonard Stevens who is the CEO of the Stark County Minority Business Association.
They have two children: Leonard Dale Stevens II, who managed their flooring business until its closing and now lives out of state, and Ashley Stevens, who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and works as an aging advocate and dementia specialist.
Stevens graduated from Campbell Memorial High in Campbell, Ohio, Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and the University of Akron with a master's degree in higher education administration.
“Leonard and I met on the main campus of Kent State University,” she said. “After we both graduated from Kent, we married, and I pursued journalism while he worked in corporate as a terminal operations manager for Roadway Express. After the first 10 years of company relocations, between Ohio and Buffalo, New York, we were relocated back 'home' to Canton, Ohio, in 1993 and built a home in Plain Township.”
In 1992, Stevens worked at the Education Enhancement Partnership, also known as the Stark Education Partnership. Her love for developing programs in math and science for K-12 and beyond led to her position at Malone University as director of multicultural services for 25 years until retiring in 2020.
Five questions with Stacey Surnear:Owner of Polar Bear Physical Therapy and Performance
How does the multicultural department at Malone University serves students?
I absolutely loved serving the students at Malone University. Many of them have remained my friends and colleagues, serving in the community, the nation and across the world.
In 2017, they gifted me with a surprise celebration honoring me during Homecoming Weekend at Malone. The occasion brought students in from across the nation and many who surprised me via satellite from India, Africa and Spain. This event was a pivotal moment in my career at Malone, the love and appreciation that students, faculty and staff from all walks of life showed me that evening was emotional and heartwarming.
While at Malone, I had the honor of educating students and helping them to move beyond their comfort zone by engaging with individuals of differing cultures. On several occasions, I traveled with students to various parts of the world, including Kenya, mainland China, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Hong Kong. Whether it was a trip to Flint, Michigan, to supply water during a crisis or to a social service agency in the heart of Canton, I watched students thrive as they served this community.
What are a few of your duties in helping the United Way of Stark County?
I am currently working with the United Way of Greater Stark County as chairperson of a committee developing a new nonprofit grant application process.
This new program will help expand United Way’s footprint in our underserved communities and I am especially excited about its debut in the coming months.
Why is it important to you to stay involved in the Stark County community?
I feel strongly that Stark County needs the talents and contributions of all its citizens in order to thrive. We all have a responsibility to respond to the needs of individuals in our community who are underrepresented.
When others are presented with a seat at the table, we build a community that will survive storms, pandemics, economic and political shifts.
Who motivates you the most both personally and professionally?
I have been motivated to serve by my parents. My father worked in the steel mills in Youngstown until they closed.
As a tribute to the hard work of many of the men and women who worked in the open hearth at Youngstown Sheet and Tube, a statue of my father stands in front of the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor.
As a young girl he took me through the streets of Campbell door to door campaigning for levies and other political issues on the ballot. He strongly urged everyone in our family to vote, it was his legacy. The right to vote and get a college education in some instances he didn’t just urge, he demanded that we vote and go to college.
My mother worked as an LPN until her 80th birthday. Her commitment to work, family and church are the pillars upon which I was raised. I am the product that she and my father produced by providing a structured home and family setting.
Our extended family was also pivotal in shaping my development and work ethic. Both sets of grandparents were stalwarts in my upbringing. My two granddaughters are the bright lights of my future. They are smart and talented in every way and my prayer is to be the grandparent to them that my grandparents were to me!
I especially loved sharing my love of reading with my girls. Now that they are teens, I still ask what they are reading.
5 questions with Carrilyn Stevens Long:Director of multicultural affairs at Walsh University
One for fun: What are some of the good differences in being a mother versus a grandmother?
A mother is always worried about whether or not she will spoil her kids. A grandmother takes pride in spoiling her grandbabies.
All they have to do is say Ganna (fill in the blank)? My daughter and I are planning her wedding for later this summer and soon I will be able to add more little people to the party for spoils and fun. I am grateful to God most of all for my family. Family has always and will continue to be the most important part of my life.
On top of spoiling my girls, my other special girl is a five-year-old, 65-pound goldendoodle named Lily. She knows all of my secrets and most of my dreams, and I can truly say I trust her to keep both dreams and secrets all in confidence.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Perry Township
PERRY TWP. – A Canton motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident on Whipple Avenue at 4th Street NW, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.
Robert L. Dennis, 64, was operating a 2009 Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle southbound on Whipple Avenue at 3:36 p.m. when he collided with a northbound 2008 Acura T4 sedan driven by Amanda Wright, 36, of Canton who failed to yield while making a left turn and turned in front of the motorcycle, the patrol said.
Dennis, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle, the patrol said. He was transported by Canton Township EMS to Aultman Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Wright was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.
Perry Township Fire Department, Canton Township Fire Department and Canton Towing assisted at the scene.
The crash, which remains under investigation, was the eighth fatal crash in Stark County this year, the patrol said. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/18/motorcyclist-robert-dennis-killed-in-crash-in-perry-township/70333878007/ | 2023-06-18T12:21:55 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/18/motorcyclist-robert-dennis-killed-in-crash-in-perry-township/70333878007/ |
Minerva to get $1.6 million for bridge replacement project
- Minerva will receive nearly $1.6 million from the state for a bridge replacement project.
- The funds are slated for state fiscal year 2025.
MINERVA ‒ A dated bridge in the village will be replaced through a state grant.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is awarding $1.6 million to Minerva for the replacement of the Grant Street bridge, according to a news release from Gov. Mike DeWine's office.
The funds are slated for state fiscal year 2025. They are part of roughly $28 million the state has allocated for bridge rehabilitation projects over the next several years. Attempts to contact village Administrator Benjamin Gunderson were unsuccessful.
More:Historic clock in downtown Minerva fully restored; dedication is April 28
The Municipal Bridge Program will support 16 bridge replacements, four repairs and four demolitions across Ohio. Akron will receive $550,000 for the rehabilitation of Kent Street, and Youngstown will get $606,375 to demolish the West Avenue bridge. Both of those projects are also listed for fiscal year 2025.
Projects awarded funding through the Municipal Bridge Program are chosen based on committee recommendations and a scoring system, and a $2 million funding limit is set for each project.
More:Stark Bites: New ice cream shop in Minerva; Main Street Deli to open cafe this fall
ODOT considers the bridges safe for traffic, but says these improvements are necessary to assure they do not become dangerous in the future. The four bridges being demolished have been out of use for years.
“Providing this funding is another example of how the state can work to support our communities to ensure that local transportation infrastructure is safe for those traveling on our roads and bridges," DeWine said in a prepared statement. "By repairing and replacing these bridges, we can better ensure the safety of travelers in the future."
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Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Bingo for kids at library
ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library will hold free bingo games for children at 6 p.m. June 26, July 10 and Aug. 14 inside the Rodman Main Auditorium.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Separate registration is required for each session at rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Concert at St. Helena Heritage Park on Friday
CANAL FULTON – The Canal Fulton Summer Concert Series at St. Helena Heritage Park, 123 Tuscarawas St. NW, continues Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. with Diamond Project, a Neil Diamond tribute band. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair for seating. Parking is $10 on site.
Canal Fulton library plans programs
CANAL FULTON – The Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. N, has scheduled the following programs. Register by calling 330-854-4148.
- Monday, 2 p.m., Juneteenth Movie Matinee: Come watch a movie in celebration of Juneteenth. The film is about the life of Jackie Robinson, and stars Chadwick Boseman. The film is rated PG-13, so parental guidance is advised. Registration is appreciated but not required.
- Wednesday, 1 to 2 p.m., The Wonderful World of Bubbles: Sue Durante (aka The Bubble Lady) will inflate bubbles in a variety of sizes and shapes. For ages up to 12. Registration is required.
- Wednesday, 5 or 6 p.m., Custom Water Bottle: Participants will create a personalized water bottle using the library’s Circuit machine and color changing vinyl. For ages 6-12. Limit one session per person. Registration is required.
- Friday, 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. 3D Designs: Bookmark: Learn the basics of 3D design before creating a personalized bookmark of your own. Prints will be ready for pick up two to three weeks after the program date. For ages 8 to 12. Limit one session per person. Registration is required.
- June 26, 10 to 11 a.m. Lego Free Play: Make marvelous Lego creations. For ages 6 to 12. Registration is required.
LEGO exhibit at the McKinley Museum
CANTON − The Wm. McKinley Presidential Library and Museum will offer a special paid preview of its newest Keller Gallery Exhibit, Brick Flicks, from 6 to 8 p.m. June 30.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 11 to 17, and $5 for ages 4 to 10.
Brick Flicks is on display from July 1 through Sept. 30. The exhibit recreates 40 scenes from well-known movies with Legos. Brick Flicks features some of the most iconic and memorable film moments, recreated by Warren Elsmore, the well-known artist in Lego bricks.
The exhibition includes three hands-on Lego building stations, plus a “Graffiti Wall” where you can make your own Lego creations to share with other museum visitors.
Canton Township Community Day is Saturday
CANTON TWP. − Canton Township Community Day, a free family-friendly event, will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday in Faircrest Park, 1001 Faircrest St SW, with free shuttle service from Faircrest Memorial Elementary School.
There will be a variety of food trucks and bounce houses starting at 4 pm. The live band Sounds from the Cellar will be playing rock, classic rock, pop and country hits. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display.
Johnny Cash tribute Thursday afternoon
HARTVILLE – Terry Lee Goffee, The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash, will perform at Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison St. NW, from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. For more information and tickets, visit https://hartvillekitchen.com/events/ or call 330-877-9353.
Jackson Community Celebration this week
JACKSON TWP. – The Jackson Community Celebration will be Wednesday through Saturday at Jackson Township North Park, 7454 Community Parkway NW. There will be food concessions, games, children’s rides, and free live entertainment.
The hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday; and 1 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Entertainment and special events:
- Wednesday: Whiskey Loco will perform at 8 p.m.
- Thursday: LaFlavour will perform at 8 p.m.
- Friday: Karissa Ella will perform at 5 p.m., followed by New Wave Nation at 8:30 p.m. There is a Kid’s Half-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9 p.m. and a 5K Night Glow Run/Walk at 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday: The Scenic Route will perform at 5 p.m.; followed by Disco Inferno at 8:30 p.m. There will be a fireworks display at dark. No rain date.
For more information, call Jackson Township Parks & Recreation at 330-832-2845.
String quartet to perform in park
LOUISVILLE − Stark Parks continues its Summer Serenades Series in partnership with the Canton Symphony Orchestra with a string quartet performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mary C. Metzger Park, 1420 S. Nickelplate Ave.
Bring chairs, blankets, and picnic dinner. In the event of inclement weather, this concert will be canceled. Check for updates the day of the concert at the Canton Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 330-452-2094.
720 Market in Massillon
MASSILLON − 720 Market will be at Duncan Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with makers, bakers, brewers and growers, food trucks and musicians. All-day live music starts at 10 a.m. Free parking will be available throughout downtown.
John Denver Tribute at Lions Lincoln Theatre
MASSILLON − Lions Lincoln Theatre, 156 Lincoln Way E. will present a John Denver Tribute - An Evening with Mark Cormican at 3 p.m. June 25. Tickets are $20. For more details, go to https://www.lionslincolntheatre.org/ or call the box office at 330-833-2413.
Minerva library offers summer reading program
MINERVA − Minerva Public Library, 677 Lynnwood Dr., has launched its Summer Reading Program: All Together Now. All Together Now runs through July 28 and offers an array of activities, incentives, and events for readers of all ages. Register for the program in the Youth Department at the library. All programs are free.
Children and young readers are invited to explore books through ARF, the Animal Reading Friends program, which pairs children with gentle golden retrievers to practice reading, Maker Monday craft nights, Storytime & Elementary Explorers, a Magic Tree House Book Club, and Tech Time, the evening STEM program. Additionally, with each book read, participants come closer to unlocking Reading Rewards. Teenagers can enter The Upside Down at the Stranger Things Trivia and Waffle Bar and challenge their creativity through Crochet Club, and Cosplay Club.
For more information, including a detailed schedule of summer events, call 330-868-4101, visit the library online at www.minervalibrary.info, and follow the library on Facebook and Instagram.
Safety town is July 17-20
NORTH CANTON − The North Canton Jaycees will offer Safety Town from July 17 through 20 for any child in Stark County who will be entering kindergarten in the fall and has not previously attended Safety Town. The program will be 6 to 8 p.m. each evening at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 349 Lindy Lane Ave. NW.
The North Canton Jaycees Safety Town program addresses basic safety skills including teaching children to remember their name, address, and telephone number; learning how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency; and understanding poison control, water safety and travel safety (bus/bicycle/automobile).
This program will be taught by North Canton safety services personnel (police, fire and EMS) and representatives from other community organizations with knowledge of these safety issues. Each evening will include hands-on learning sessions in small groups, snack time, and song/story time as a large group. Children will have the opportunity to tour police, fire and EMS vehicles. Each child will receive a T-shirt.
The cost is $40 per child. Registration is limited to 50, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, visit the North Canton Jaycees Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NCantonJaycees or https://tinyurl.com/thu63bt6.
Music and food trucks Thursday
NORTH CANTON − The North Canton Public Library Summer Series continues with The Shootouts Acoustic Duo performing honky tonk and Americana music from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the City Hall portico. Food trucks on site will be Thai It Up and Ye Olde School Treats.
Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank adds to available products
The Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank now offers menstruation products. Menstruation supplies are purchased, collected, and prepared by Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank volunteers and distributed through Community Distribution Partners in six counties: Stark, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Wayne, Medina, and Harrison.
These partners include food pantries, family service agencies, and faith-based organizations. A list of distribution partners is at www.heartofohiodiaperbank.org/distribution-partners. Each agency has its own set of requirements for qualifications to receive support.
The Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank also distributes wipes and adult incontinence supplies. For more information, visit www.heartofohiodiaperbank.org. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/18/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/70312929007/ | 2023-06-18T12:22:07 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/06/18/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/70312929007/ |
Need volunteers with carpentry skills for Reno County Museum, van drivers for Dole VA Medical Center
The Volunteer Center of Reno County, a United Way Agency, is a central clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities in Reno County. Area non-profit and governmental organizations have submitted the following requests for help. To pursue one of these or one of our other many volunteer opportunities listed with THE VOLUNTEER CENTER, call 665-4960 or e-mail volunteercenter@hutchcc.edu.
STRATACA is having its 100th Anniversary Block Party on June 24. Volunteers are needed from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. to help set up, and from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. (or shorter time shift if not available the whole shift) to be parking lot attendants, guest greeters, help with different booths and activities, and be kids area attendants. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and interact well with the public.
RENO COUNTY MUSEUM is looking for a volunteer skilled in carpentry that would be willing to help build display cases and stands as needed. The volunteer would need previous building experience as well as experience with power tools. Materials will be provided by the museum. The museum is also looking for a few volunteers to help with sewing bags for artifacts on an as-needed basis.
ROBERT J. DOLE VA MEDICAL CENTER serves veterans at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Volunteer drivers assist Veterans in attending much-needed medical appointments by driving vans donated by Disabled American Veterans from Hutchinson to Wichita. Veterans often have no other way to make it medical appointments without the help of caring volunteers. Volunteer van drivers are needed from 7 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. once a week, or once or twice a month if not available once a week. Volunteers must pass a driver’s physical, have a good driving record and a valid driver’s license and insurance.
HUTCHINSON ZOO is looking for a Wildlife Rehabilitation Intake Volunteer. This volunteer will be responsible for administrative work including answering and returning calls about rehab animals, assisting guests bringing in animals for rehabilitation, ensuring paperwork is complete, and possibly helping staff in the intake exam and set up and other duties. Volunteers will receive training prior to starting. Volunteers are needed seven days a week from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and Sunday and Monday afternoons from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers must be friendly, have basic phone and reading skills, be able to follow instructions and communicate with staff and guests clearly, and be able to be calm and empathetic under pressure. Volunteers will have a background check and commit to six months of volunteering.
NORTH AMERICAN SPORT TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION& CHAMBER OF COMMERCE needs volunteers to assist with the 2023 NASTA National Championships June 22-24 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Volunteers will help monitor the entrance for wristbands or sell wristbands to spectators. They will also monitor that no outside food or drink is brought into the facility. Volunteers are needed from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteers can also choose to do a shorter shift. Volunteers will be moving around and on their feet for some of the time. | https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/18/need-volunteer-carpenters-for-museum-van-drivers-for-dole-va-center/70318327007/ | 2023-06-18T12:28:21 | 1 | https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/local/2023/06/18/need-volunteer-carpenters-for-museum-van-drivers-for-dole-va-center/70318327007/ |
Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin Robbins will open on Canal Street in Carlsbad. Here's what we know
Dunkin' Donuts is coming to Carlsbad, taking the place of a blighted property on South Canal Street, city officials said.
The property at 851 S. Canal St., was bought last year by the company and was currently planned to also host a Baskin Robbins, said Jeff Campbell with the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD), a nonprofit that recruits businesses to the city.
Both chains are owned by Dunkin’ Brands, which marked 20,000 restaurants worldwide in February 2017.
The property, situated on Carlsbad's hub of restaurants and hotels, is nestled between a Burger King and Sonic Drive-In.
It was previously an auto plaza in an area known for heavy commuter traffic heading north and south on U.S. Highway 285 running through town.
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No definite timeline was yet provided, Campbell said, as to when Dunkin' Donuts will begin serving up its iconic breakfast pastries, sandwiches and coffee to the Cavern City, but Mayor Dale Janway said the company replatted the property and earned approval for an ingress from the Department of Transportation.
“Yes, the CDOD has been working to recruit Dunkin Donuts for quite some time now. They chose this location last year,” Campbell said. “Initial plans have it being a co-branded store with Baskin Robbins. No precise timeline has been provided at this time.
“Each store has their own timelines that are based on other locations being built, material and employee availability, and other supply chain factors."
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He argued Carlsbad was the “fastest-growing” city in New Mexico, and recently proved attractive to national and regional chain businesses as HTeaO, Planet Fitness and Wing Stop recently opened locations in Carlsbad.
Eddy County saw the highest growth rate in the state at a 15.8 percent increase in population, per Census data, from 53,829 people in 2010 to 62,314 in 2020.
Carlsbad, Eddy County’s biggest city, grew by about 23 percent from 26,138 residents in 2010 to 32,238 in 2020.
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Neighboring Lea County was also a state leader in population growth, swelling by 15 percent in population to 74,455 residents in the 2020 Census compared with 2010’s total of 64,727.
Lea County’s biggest city Hobbs grew by about 19 percent from 34,122 residents in the 2010 Census to 40,508 in 2020.
Many attributed strong growth in New Mexico’s southeast region to booming oil and gas production via the Permian Basin – the U.S.’ busiest oilfield shared by the rural region and West Texas.
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A recent report from SmartAsset ranked Eddy County as the seventh best in New Mexico for small businesses, garnering about 17.3 percent in returns, compared with 21.7 percent returns in Lea County.
The state was led by Santa Fe County, which saw small business owners receiving an about 30 percent return on their business, followed by Taos County at about 28 percent returns.
“Carlsbad is the fastest growing city in the state of New Mexico. In addition, we recently learned that our county is the fastest growing in the state in younger demographics, specifically, 0–17-year-olds,” Campbell said. “Finally, there is a great deal of opportunity here for stores to come in and capitalize.”
Without naming any specific chains coming soon, he said the Department of Development continued its work to attract other restaurants and other national brands to Carlsbad, citing the early success of recent stores and eateries in the city.
“We are working with several chain stores and restaurants currently,” Campbell said. “We are also very pleased to see the local business owners thriving in the current environment, with many new businesses opening as well."
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The phrase “lean in” may be a corporate buzzword, but it’s worth discussing.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg immortalized the phrase when she wrote a best-selling book entitled “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.”
What does “lean in” actually mean?
It’s all about posture. If you’re slumped down in your chair at work, whiling away until the 5 o’clock whistle blows, you’re not leaning in. Not only are you physically disengaged, but your attitude also suggests that you don’t care.
However, when you lean forward in your chair, you’re more alert and likely to be listening with rapt attention and prepared to insert your own great ideas. That’s what leaning in is all about — you’re ready to interject your awesomeness into your organization.
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Italicized words are the “leaning in” of language. When it comes to fonts (or typefaces, if we’re being fancy), “Roman” letters refer to the default, upright letters we type into our emails and word processing software, while “Italic” letters are slanted to the right.
When you put certain phrases in italics, it draws attention to them as key words you want to apart for emphasis. These words are literally leaning in.
What happens when you lean in too much? You fall on your pants pockets. I’m suggesting that if you constantly give 110%, you’ll likely experience burnout. In the same way, if you put your entire email in italics, your reader will have trouble discerning what’s important from what’s ordinary.
I highly recommend healthy margins — on paper and in your work/life balance.
Aside from emphasis, when should you use italics in your writing? Surprisingly, AP style suggests that you don’t use italics in titles of magazines or newspapers; instead, simply capitalize them (e.g., Sports Illustrated and Kenosha News).
The AP dictates that books, films, TV shows, songs, albums, speeches, works of art, etc., don’t get italicized, either. Instead, surround them with a warm pair quotation mark hugs (e.g., “To Kill a Mockingbird”).
So, what gets italicized in AP style? Nothing. Just the facts, ma’am.
If you want to make a big splash at your company, lean in at the right time on the right project. If you want to emphasize certain words in your writing, lean in by italicizing key phrases.
Curtis Honeycutt is a syndicated humor columnist and the author of “Good Grammar is the Life of the Party: Tips for a Wildly Successful Life.” Find more at curtishoneycutt.com. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/grammar-guy-what-s-the-right-amount-of-leaning-in/article_f2de3820-0bc6-11ee-8592-ff26dc3502e2.html | 2023-06-18T12:47:20 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/grammar-guy-what-s-the-right-amount-of-leaning-in/article_f2de3820-0bc6-11ee-8592-ff26dc3502e2.html |
June 18 is International Picnic Day — conveniently falling on Father’s Day — so pack a sandwich and a beverage and enjoy a meal in one of our beautiful parks. Or, grab something to-go from a local eatery. You can keep it simple (PB&J travels well) or craft an elaborate spread. Whatever you choose, remember to keep cold foods cold (and hot foods hot) in warm weather.
The annual Father’s Day Car Show in Baker Park is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the park, at Sheridan Road and 65th Street in Kenosha. All makes and models of vehicles are welcome at this show, hosted by the Vintage Auto Group and Kenosha Classic Street Machines. It’s $10 per vehicle to show a car; free for spectators. There will be food vendors, music, 50/50 raffle and door prizes — and trophies.
The Petrifying Springs Biergarten is hosting a Father’s Day Celebration today. Dad-approved activities include: A Dad Shoes Pageant (with prizes!) and live music by The Roundabouts. Did we mention there’s also beer — including a special brew from Public Craft called Dad Shoes — and food? The Biergarten is open noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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The new Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket opens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today on the western shore of Lake Andrea in Prairie Springs Park. The market will feature fresh produce, prepared foods and gift items. And like its older cousin, the Kenosha HarborMarket, this market will showcase live music, too. It’s also located next to the new Lake Andrea Beer Garden, which is open noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. The Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket will also take place on two more Sundays: July 16 and Aug. 20.
The Kenosha ArtMarket is back in Union Park, 4500 Seventh Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, with area artists selling their original art. There will also be music. The market takes place in the park on the third Sunday of the month, June through October. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-sunday-june-18/article_26eaaae8-0c55-11ee-bd3c-ef779587840b.html | 2023-06-18T12:47:27 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-sunday-june-18/article_26eaaae8-0c55-11ee-bd3c-ef779587840b.html |
WGTD (91.1 FM) is owned and operated as a public service of Gateway Technical College and is an affiliate of Wisconsin Public Radio.
For an updated schedule, go online to wgtd.org. WGTD 91.1-FM’s “Morning Show” airs 8:10 to 9 a.m. weekdays.
Guests this week include:
Monday, June 19: James Kwak, author of “The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts.”
Tuesday, June 20: Stanley Coren, author of “How Dogs Think—What the world looks like to them and why they act the way they do.” Also, Emily Yoffe, author of “What the Dog Did: Tales from a formerly reluctant Dog Owner.”
Wednesday, June 21: From the archives: Don Kummings (1940-2017), long-time Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside .... talking about his book “A Companion to Walt Whitman.”
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Thursday, June 22: Part One- Ariane Szu-Tu, co-editor of the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2024. Part Two- (from the archives) Trevor Corson, author of “The Secret Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists are Unraveling the Mysteries of our Favorite Crustacean.”
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Good morning, and happy Father’s Day.
What? You forgot today is your chance to honor Dad? You thought it was just another Sunday in June?
The good news is, unless you’re reading this Sunday Kenosha News at 9 p.m., you still have time to plan a fantastic day.
If you’re still looking for a way to celebrate with dear old dad that involves more than just scrawling your name onto a card, check out this Last-Minute Father’s Day Survival Guide:
Buy him dinner. And make sure it’s not from a bag shoved out a drive-thru window. Unless dad’s favorite meal involves a Big Mac and a pile of McDonald’s fries, and your mom won’t let him have it any other day. If that’s the case, we suggest indulging in the new Grimace Birthday Meal at McDonald’s, which adds a cool berry-flavored purple shake to that Big Mac and fries.
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Or, make him dinner. And if you’re grilling, don’t make him man the coals unless he truly enjoys being the grillmaster. Instead, set up dad with a comfy seat on the deck and a cold beverage and tell him to relax.
You could buy him tools, but your mom would probably prefer that you help your dad actually finish one of the DIY projects he has started and abandoned. Bonus: You might learn some new, creative ways to curse!
Frame some family photos. I know everyone has loads of photos stored on their phones, but wouldn’t your dad love to have a framed photo to hang on a wall or set on a table?
Spend some time together — and not in front of the TV “resting your eyes.”
Get out today
Cars, cars, cars! The Vintage Auto Group and Kenosha Classic Street Machines host their popular Father’s Day Car Show today in Baker Park. This year’s show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the park, at Sheridan Road and 65th Street. All makes and models of vehicles are welcome. It’s $10 per vehicle to show a car; free for spectators. There will be food vendors, music, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.
Beer and pretzels! And Dad Stuff! The Biergarten in Petrifying Springs Park has teamed up with Kenosha’s Public Brewing Co. for a Father’s Day Celebration. Dad-approved activities include: a Dad Shoes Pageant (with prizes!) and live music by The Roundabouts, starting at 3 p.m. Did we mention there’s also beer — including a special brew from Public Craft called Dad Shoes — and food? The Biergarten is open noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
ANOTHER outdoor beer garden! And a new HarborMarket, too! The new Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket debuts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today on the western shore of Lake Andrea in Prairie Springs Park. The market will feature fresh produce, prepared foods and gift items. And like its older cousin, the Kenosha HarborMarket, this market will showcase live music, too. The market is also located next to the new Lake Andrea Beer Garden, which is open noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Shopping and beer and music, all on a lakefront? That’s a Father’s Day trifecta.
Art! In a park! The Kenosha ArtMarket kicks off its 2022 season on Father’s Day, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Union Park, 4500 Seventh Ave. You’ll find original fine art, jewelry, pottery and more, along with acoustic music and food.
Adorable baby animals! Today is the final day of this summer’s “Babies on the Farm” festival at the Jerry Smith Farm, 7150 18th noon to 9 p.m. today. St. in Somers. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can visit with baby animals, including piglets, lambs, bunnies and those adorable baby goats. Admission is $10 per person; free for children age 2 and younger. A Fennec Fox Encounter, a Skunk Encounter and a Kangaroo Encounter are also available, for an extra fee.
Here be woolly mammoths! And real animals, too! The Milwaukee County Zoo offers free admission to all dads on Father’s Day, which is a great reason to go. Here’s an even better reason, the zoo is hosting offering a new attraction this summer: “Dino Don’s Journey to the Ice Age,” a special attraction open through Oct. 7. The exhibit features “a magnificent menagerie of giant mammals who roamed the world “ during the ice ages, which started some 2.4 million years ago, when glaciers covered vast parts of the world. Visitors will “meet” animals including saber-toothed tigers, giant sloths and woolly mammoths. Admission is $4, in addition to regular zoo admission. milwaukeezoo.org.
Hit the Beach! While we have wonderful beaches right here in Kenosha County, Racine’s North Beach, 100 Kewaunee St., is hosting a Father’s Day rib cook-off, with the cooking starting at 8 a.m. And while you’re enjoying the plates of ribs at the Beachside Oasis, the band Deep Pockets will play, starting at 3 p.m. At the Oasis, food and beverages are always available.
Stop spreading the news ... all around the house
Whatever you do — or don’t do (napping in the backyard is still an option) — to mark this holiday, on Father’s Day at least give your dad the courtesy of keeping his Sunday Kenosha News in order.
If there was one thing that consistently irritated my dad, it was when someone (maybe me, maybe one of my sisters, maybe the dog) grabbed a section out of the newspaper and didn’t return it. Or, even worse, put it back in Out Of Order!
Whenever I’m missing him, I mess up my own copy of the paper just to have that familiar feeling of parental guilt.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for a 75-year-old woman missing out of Reddick, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Carolyn Rizer was reported missing on Saturday from an address along NW 120th Avenue Road, sheriff’s officials said in a news release. She’s diagnosed with dementia and was described as being 5 feet, 1 inch tall, with blue eyes and gray hair, reportedly last seen wearing a black and white nightgown.
Rizer may be driving a silver 2004 Lexus ES 330 with Florida tag No. IM49UU, a vehicle said to have a dent on a passenger door and a frog in the driver-side tail light.
Those who see Rizer or have knowledge of her whereabouts are urged to contact the sheriff’s office at 352-732-9111 or 911.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – In 2006, a Leesburg mom told police her 2-year-old son had been kidnapped from his room. Seventeen years later, Trenton Duckett is still missing.
News 6 investigator Mike DeForest recently revisited old case files and archive video as he put together a four-part series on the toddler’s disappearance.
DeForest sat down with anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to break down the nearly two-decade long search and why Trenton’s father remains hopeful his son might be found alive.
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MOUNT AIRY, Ga. — A 12-year-old boy lost his life Saturday while swimming at Lake Russell, according to Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Law enforcement said the boy was with friends when he went under the water and did not resurface. They add that the child was under for over 20 minutes before being recovered.
On Sunday, the boy was identified as Brian Ramirez.
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That’s the funny thing about having children. The first one can come at any time, the second one takes nine months.—Al Carpenter
I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.—Harry Truman
Buying a kid a goldfish is a great way to teach them responsibility for 24 to 36 hours..—Conan O’Brien
Before I got married, I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories.—John Wilmot
I’ve been to war. I’ve raised twins. I’d rather go to war.—George Bush
By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.—Charles Wadsworth
Dad taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he didn’t teach me everything he knows.—Al Unser
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I gave my father $100 and said, “Buy yourself something that will make your life easier.” So he went out and bought a present for my mother.—Rita Rudner
I hope I’m at least half the dad he didn’t have to be.—Brad Paisley
Even though I’m proud that my father invented the rearview mirror, we’re not as close as we appear.—Stewart Francis
Me and my dad used to play tag. He’d drive.—Rodney Dangerfield
When I was a kid, I said to my father one afternoon, “Daddy, will you take me to the zoo?” He answered, “If the zoo wants you, let them come and get you.”—Jerry Lewis
A father carries pictures in his wallet where his money used to be.—Steve Martin
Never underestimate kids’ tenacity. Raising a child is like wrestling a small but relentless opponent.—Stephen Colbert
You know what it’s like having a fourth kid? Imagine you’re drowning and someone hands you a baby.—Jim Gaffigan
Raising kids is part joy and part guerilla warfare.—Ed Asner
If you aren’t yelling at your kids, you’re not spending enough time with them.—Mark Ruffalo
Everybody takes daddy for granted. Just listen to the radio: Everything’s momma. What’s the dad song? “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”—Chris Rock
Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected.—Red Buttons
Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.—Reed Markham
A good father is one whose only reason for putting down a laughing baby is to pick up a crying one.—Linda Poindexter
A father is man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.—Frank A. Clark
He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.—Clarence B. Kelland
Most dads are ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, singers of songs.—Pam Brown
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, the not-yet dads, the stepdads, the moms who are dads, the adoptive dads, the grandads, and the dads who are no longer with us.—Unknown. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/carpenters-column-congratulations-dad-it-s-a-baby/article_b50ca27a-0d33-11ee-b0be-d3de1005aec5.html | 2023-06-18T13:04:51 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/carpenters-column-congratulations-dad-it-s-a-baby/article_b50ca27a-0d33-11ee-b0be-d3de1005aec5.html |
If you dig deep into your memory box, you might recall the days of Presidential Fitness Testing: touching your toes, cranking out pullups or seeing how many pushups you could do before crumbling to the floor. How you fared on those tests is probably a blur in your memory, but there’s one that stood out among them all: The 1-mile run.
For many of us, the memories of this challenging test are excruciating but unforgettable. There was nothing like leaving the gym for math class, sweat-soaked and exhausted!
Enter Run Flagstaff’s Fourth of July Flagstaff Downtown Mile, presented by Nike and supported by the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.
The Downtown Mile is a thrilling 1-mile race held right in the heart of downtown Flagstaff. For over 10 years, the Downtown Mile has transformed those middle school PE days into an electrifying and cheerful experience that leaves your memory stain-free.
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Plus, you won’t have to go to math class afterward!
The Downtown Mile welcomes runners of all abilities. Whether running your first mile or coming off long miles in the mountains for a speed test, a place waits for you on the starting line.
You have seven races to choose from: the Men’s and Women’s Citizens Race, Men’s and Women’s Masters Race, Men’s and Women’s Elite Race, and the Kids Half-Mile Race.
The Citizens Race, our most diverse event, is the perfect blend of runners aiming for their personal best mile and those who want to dress up in their favorite Fourth of July attire while enjoying the camaraderie of fans cheering your progress along the course.
The Masters Race is for those with a competitive fire burning within them, seeking to gauge their skills against some of the best masters runners in Flagstaff. Anyone older than the age of 40 is welcome to join.
The elite races, an absolute must-see, showcase professional runners, Olympians and up-and-comers in the sport. With over $4,000 on the line, you’re bound to see some of the fastest races held at 7,000 feet!
Closing out the event is the Kids Race. It’s filled with future stars, allowing young talents to shine and experience the joy of running.
The races begin at 6:30 a.m. on the Fourth of July, just before the Flagstaff Fourth of July parade, creating a spectacular start to the day’s festivities.
A portion of race proceeds go to Grand Canyon Youth, an organization that uplifts, educates and provides lifelong experiences for children.
A special thank-you goes to Team Run Flagstaff, Nackard Pepsi, Pizzicletta, Biff’s Bagels and McKirdy Trained for their sponsorship and dedication toward bringing these races to life!
The Downtown Mile promises an unforgettable atmosphere filled with friendly competition and an opportunity to be part of the High Country Running community.
Come watch or join the race and celebrate this Fourth of July at the Downtown Mile!
Dylan Belles (dylan@runflagstaff.com) is a distance runner and coach based in Flagstaff.
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HARDY, Va. — A lifelong love of history led Jim Bailey on the path of becoming a park ranger at some of the nation’s most historic parks. It also led him to his newest position as the superintendent of Booker T. Washington National Monument in Franklin County and Appomattox Court House.
At 8, Bailey decided to study history. He said the interest grew out of the trips with his father to several historic battlefields as well as to reenactments.
“I was hooked,” Bailey said. “I knew that is what I wanted to do.”
That passion continued through his youth and into college at the University of Maryland Baltimore College, where he obtained a master’s degree in American history. It was there that he met a park recruiter who offered him his first opportunity in the National Park Service as a volunteer at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore.
Bailey accepted a full-time park ranger position at Fort McHenry a few years later. He remained at the position until 2016, during that time finishing college, getting married and having his first child.
“I literally grew up at Fort McHenry,” Bailey said.
From there Bailey took a job in the National Park Service overseeing operations for large scale events at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. While in the position he oversaw major events such as the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Independence Day celebrations and presidential inaugurations.
“It was a unique experience that really helped me understand the value of effective teams,” Bailey said of his time at the National Mall.
In 2021, Bailey took a position as the chief of interpretation at the Manassas National Battlefield Park in Northern Virginia. It was a job he had no intention of leaving until he happened upon a listing for a job opening for Booker T. Washington National Monument and the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The job opening was to oversee both parks simultaneously as superintendent.
Bailey said he jumped at the chance to be superintendent at two parks that told such an amazing story. They both show two critical parts in American history, he said.
“They tell the end of one story and the beginning of another,” Bailey said.
That ending came in Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House. The beginning was the story of the enslaved who were finally emancipated. One of the most well known of those former enslaved was Booker T. Washington.
Bailey said in doing research on the park he became inspired by Washington, his hunger for knowledge and his ability to accomplish so much from where he started. “It’s a compelling story,” he said.
Bailey is still easing into the position since starting in late April, splitting his time between the two parks in Appomattox County and Franklin County’s Westlake community. His family is in the process of selling his home outside Baltimore while they look for a new home in Bedford County.
While at Booker T. Washington National Monument, Bailey said he enjoys walking the park and taking in the sights as well as speaking with visitors. He has also met with local elected officials and county staff to continue building a relationship between the park and the surrounding community.
Now several weeks into the job, Bailey remains excited about the history he is able to share as superintendent of Booker T. Washington National Monument and Appomattox Court House National Park.
“There are still times when I pinch myself,” Bailey said. “I think how fortunate I am.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/06/18/exchange-parks-superintendent/498647a4-0dd8-11ee-8d22-5f65b2e2f6ad_story.html | 2023-06-18T13:26:20 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/06/18/exchange-parks-superintendent/498647a4-0dd8-11ee-8d22-5f65b2e2f6ad_story.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. — After a nice, comfortable start to the day, temperatures are beginning to heat up quickly.
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Meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said daytime highs will hit the upper 80s and low 90s, with heat index values in the upper 90s.
But don’t forget the umbrella.
Another round of showers and storms can be expected.
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Compared to yesterday, the severe thunderstorm threat is lower but not gone completely.
Strong to marginally severe storms could develop, with damaging winds being the biggest concern.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County deputies have issued a Florida Silver Alert to help locate a missing woman diagnosed with dementia.
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Deputies said 75-year-old Carolyn Rizer was last seen at an address near NW 120th Avenue Road in Reddick on June 17.
Investigators believe she could be driving a 2004 silver Lexus with a Florida tag IM49UU, and there is a dent in the passenger side doors of the car.
Rizer has gray hair, and blue eyes, stands five foot, one inch tall, and weighs 125 pounds.
According to a news release, she was last seen wearing a black and white nightgown.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, please dial 911.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Father’s Day weekend is here!
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We wanted to share 9 deals in Orlando to make Dad happy on his special day:
- Central Florida Zoo: Dads and grandfathers get free admission to the Zoo. Each free entrance must go with a paid family member entry and is only valid at the gate.
- ICON Park: Dads can ride the wheel for free with a paid family member.
- Dezerland Action Park: Families will get buy-one-get-one-free passes to the Orlando Auto Museum.
- Elev8 Fun: All dads will receive one free go-kart race with a child present.
- Airport Lanes, Aloma Bowl, and Boardwalk Bowl: Dads can get two free bowling games and a shoe rental when accompanied by a paying child.
Read: New indoor ‘Adventure Park’ attraction to open in Central Florida next month
- Brother Jimmy’s ICON Park: The first 100 Dads to dine at Brother Jimmy’s on Father’s Day will receive a free Pabst Blue Ribbon and a Brother Jimmy’s Koozie.
- Tank America: Families can get the Basic Training package with three passengers, a mudhole drive-through, and a scrap car obstacle for 25% off ( this deal applies both Saturday and Sunday).
- Tapa Toro Orlando: Free beer for Dad with the purchase of an entrée.
- Harry P. Leu Gardens: Free admission for Dads to check out the garden plus the life-sized dinosaur exhibits.
These deals, with the exception of Tank America, will only be available on Sunday.
Read: This Orlando museum is offering a special deal on Father’s Day
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VATICAN CITY — (AP) — Two days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his cherished Sunday custom of greeting the public in St. Peter’s Square, expressing thanks for the comfort he received after surgery and thanking the crowd shouting “Long live the pope!”
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Before launching into prepared remarks, Francis expressed gratitude for “affection, attention and friendship” and the assurance of “the support of prayer” during his hospitalization for June 7 abdominal surgery at a Rome hospital to repair a hernia and remove increasingly painful scarring around his intestines.
“This human and spiritual closeness for me was a great help and comfort,″ Francis told some 15,000 people in the square. “Thanks to all, thanks to you, thanks from the heart.”
The 86-year-old pontiff sounded a bit breathless and hoarse at times, but he gestured frequently with his hands for emphasis, adlibbed at times from the prepared speech, and clearly looked delighted to be back to his routine.
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While the thousands of Romans, tourists, and pilgrims who regularly turn out for the weekly noon appearance of the pope at a window of the Apostolic Palace usually applaud when they catch sight of the pope at the window, this time, the public’s applause seemed louder than usual.
The three-hour surgery under general anesthesia had forced Francis to skip the Sunday appearance on June 11.
While his mood seemed uplifted to see the crowd below, including flag-waving nuns and tourists in sun hats on the hot, humid day, Francis turned somber as he noted that Tuesday marks World Refugee Day, an occasion promoted by the United Nations.
“With great sadness and so much sorrow, I think of the victims of the very grave shipwreck that happened in recent days off the coast of Greece,″ Francis said. He was referring to the smugglers’ overcrowded fishing boat, filled with hundreds of migrants, that sank in the Mediterranean Sea last week.
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“It seems that the sea was calm,″ Francis said, seemingly expressing perplexity that such a grave tragedy could happen in those conditions.
“I renew my prayer for all those who lost their life, and I implore that, always, everything possible is done to prevent similar tragedies,″ the pontiff said.
Some of the 104 survivors said as many as 750 were aboard, leaving the possibilities that hundreds perished. Greek rescuers recovered 78 bodies. Questions persist whether the Greek coast guard could have intervened in time to prevent the capsizing.
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He also prayed for the young students “victims of the brutal attack” on a school in western Uganda. The attack by suspected rebels on a school in Uganda killed 42 people, including 38 students in their dormitories. Several were abducted near the border with Congo.
Francis lamented “this struggle, this war all over the place. Let us pray for peace.”
He also urged people to remember the “martyred people in Ukraine,″ following Russia’s invasion last year.
As he wrapped up his remarks and was about to leave the window, cries of “Long live the pope” in Italian rose from the crowd, and the pope quickly responded, “Thanks.”
The pope’s doctors have urged him to take it easy as much as possible even as he resumes his Vatican workload. Francis will receive Brazil’s president on Wednesday afternoon, the Vatican has announced. But to ensure his convalescence can proceed well, Francis won’t conduct the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
In early August, Francis will make a pilgrimage to Portugal for a youth jamboree. At the end of that month, he flies to Mongolia for a visit that will see him be the first pontiff to go to that Asian country.
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“Our goal is to help keep loved ones at home and support them in finding purpose in their life,” Director Maria Cubero says of Active Day of Merrillville.
Founded in 1992, Active Day’s 98 centers serve 8,000 members nationwide with day- and home-care services for seniors and adults with disabilities.
The 18-25 members who attend daily in Merrillville participate in active learning exercises and games that change daily, including bingo and karaoke for fun, mentally stimulating trivia and word games and bean bag football and bucket golf to get people moving. There are also community outings to special events and local attractions.
“We add something new every month,” says Cubero.
Nutritious lunch and snack menus change daily and include varied cuisines.
Such engagement can ease and prevent feelings of depression. According to the National Institute on Aging, isolation and loneliness lead to mental and physical deterioration that can become particularly acute as we age.
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“I love meeting people, telling stories," says new member Bertha. “It’s so nice when you can reach out and touch another person, see the expression on their face." Bertha worked at Sears for 48 years and loves music and traveling. “I got to keep going,” she says.
“She needs constant stimulation," says Bertha’s younger sister, Shirley, a retired nurse with whom Bertha lives. "When she couldn’t attend for a week, I could see regression.” Now Bertha is ready to travel again after getting back to daily activities.
“It is like family. I love it,” says Bertha.
Beverlee Battle of Hammond has been a member of Active Day for nine years.
“She's safe there, and it has helped with her longevity,” says her daughter Bonita Battle, a postal worker with whom Beverlee lives. “I love the program, and so does her hospice doctor. I recommend it to many people I talk to at work.”
Clara Brown joined Active Day a year ago.
“I had a stroke, and it affected my walking, but I am walking laps here three times a week,” says Brown, a former teacher’s aide and computer operator. “Doctor’s orders!”
Originally from Gary, she lives in Merrillville with her daughter, a school teacher, and three grandchildren.
“I don’t have to be at home by myself,” says Brown. “And I feel safe here.”
“Clara is very self-motivated,” says Cubero. Brown also works with a licensed physical therapist twice a week under an arrangement through Active Day’s integrative health-care coordination services.
“I feel like I’m doing a lot. I feel like I did this on my own,” says Brown, adding with a laugh, “Plus, sometimes we get my favorite — pancakes for lunch!”
Brown, who learned about Active Day by word-of-mouth, says her favorite activities are Bible Q&A, bingo and word games. “I‘ve made friends here. Now that I can’t get around as good that makes a difference.”
Active Day provides access to and coordinates medical, health and functional care to help adults live with family and be in their community as long as possible.
“There are more care needs with aging, a need for more providers,” says Cubero.
At the Merrillville location, which can accommodate 50, the staff of eight includes a registered nurse who supervises medications. Cubero notes that pre-COVID attendance was higher and that it follows state health mandates. Caregivers expressed confidence in members' safety.
When people hesitate to attend in-person, Active Day works with home health agencies to ensure improved quality of life. It organizes in-home staffing, environmental modifications, medical equipment and hospital and long-term care.
Active Day helps coordinate Medicaid, waivers, insurance and veterans grants. Its $98 daily fee is near the amount Medicaid pays.
“We try to be a one-stop shop,” says Cubero. “We coordinate members’ benefits and access services. We have on-site nursing staff and provide door-to-door transportation, exercise, activities, meals and the opportunity to socialize. In addition, we offer different programming to provide each member with what is important and enjoyable.
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SAN ANTONIO — Police are searching for a gunman who shot a man in a possible road rage incident on the northwest side of town late Saturday night.
Police responded around 9:43 p.m. to the 8000 block of Bandera Road for reports of a shooting in progress.
When officers arrived at the location, they found a 36-year-old man who had been shot.
Police say he was traveling south on Bandera Road when someone in a dark-colored sedan opened fire on him, hitting him at least once.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Police have little to no information on the suspect vehicle other than they were in a dark color sedan.
No other details were provided and no other injuries were reported.
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LOWELL, Mich. — On a small farm in Lowell, you can find five horses, three sheep, a herd of ducks and chickens, 12 goats, four dogs, a cow, and too many cats to count.
But if you ask Melissa and Geoffrey Sandman, a couple of doctors who met in med school — that’s not the most hectic part.
“It's controlled chaos," said Melissa.
Being a surgeon, however, helps.
“I think that prepared us for multitasking and time management and getting things done," she said.
Rhys, Keira, Annika and Katrina Sandman, their quadruplets, just walked across the stage to get their diploma.
"It became more comical because they kept saying one name after another after another, the audience laughed," said Geoffrey.
Now, they have set their sights on college — together, of course.
“We're all going headed to Grand Valley at the end of the summer," said Keira.
From AP classes to running track, they’ve done everything side by side.
“Our team was really small. So like, we made up the majority of the girls team," laughed Annika.
They all work together, too. At the McDonald’s on Fulton in Ada, there’s one supersized family behind the counter.
Whenever they need a little support during the lunch rush, Keira says she just waves to them.
“Sometimes Katrina and I will both work the windows," she said. "So, they get to each window and see both of us. They'll think that she had come up to the next window.”
As they head into adulthood, the new beginnings can feel scary.
“It is comforting to know that they'll they'll have each other there," said Melissa. “They might need farm eggs are groceries or baked goods so we can make excuses to visit them."
Although, they say the unknown doesn’t feel as scary with your team in your corner.
“In the future, if it gets stressful with college and stuff, I'll still be able to go and talk to them," said Keira.
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ROANOKE, Va. – International Picnic Day is a day to commune with nature and enjoy a lovely summer day if you are in the Northern Hemisphere. For those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, who says you can’t picnic indoors? Just spread a blanket in the middle of your living room. Maybe even create a pillow fort and enjoy some time with your family!
A similar holiday is celebrated in the Australia’s Northern Territory on the first Monday of August each year. Picnic Day in this region is a public holiday.
How to Celebrate?
- Plan a picnic and invite all your friends and family.
- If you are working, take your lunch hour off to have a picnic by yourself.
Did You Knowthat according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s largest picnic was held in Lisbon, Portugal on June 20, 2009? Over 22,000 people attended this picnic organized by Realizar Impact Marketing and Modelo.
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