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Dr. Frank Field, a pioneering former WNBC meteorologist and health reporter, died Saturday in Florida at 100.
Field began his career in New York at WNBC in 1958.
He quickly rose to national prominence when Johnny Carson decided needling “NBC’s crack meteorologist” would be good fun and he became a regular guest on “The Tonight Show.”
Field matched wits with the popular comedian, somehow managing to maintain his dignity and air of authority.
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But Field did occasionally retaliate – on the 11 o’clock news during his weather report, like when he skewered a cut-out figure of Carson with his prop pointer.
He may have given NBC management ulcers, but the viewers loved it.
Field learned meteorology at Brown University and MIT and served as an Army Air Force meteorology officer in the European theater during World War II.
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He also earned a degree in geology at Brooklyn College, a Bachelor’s degree in optometry at Columbia University, and a doctorate on the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
He deployed that broad skill set at NBC, adding health and science reporting to his broadcast portfolio.
In 1983, in a daring television news broadcast, Field covered a kidney transplant live – from first incision to final suture.
And in another daring move that continues to save lives, Field introduced the NBC audience to the Heimlich maneuver before the medical establishment embraced it.
Field’s son and daughters followed in his professional footsteps, with son Storm and daughter Allison also on the air at other local stations.
After 25 years with the peacock network’s WNBC, Field left to join rival WCBS, and ended his television career at WWOR in 2004.
He spent his post-TV weather forecasting years campaigning for fire safety.
Field’s wife of 75 years died several months ago. He is survived by his three children, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/pioneering-former-wnbc-meteorologist-dr-frank-field-dies-at-100/4471040/ | 2023-07-02T03:45:35 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/pioneering-former-wnbc-meteorologist-dr-frank-field-dies-at-100/4471040/ |
After Tiana Reks lost her apartment seven years ago, she lived in her car. After a car crash took away her home and transportation, Reks lived wherever she could lay her head at night.
Now, Reks lives in a makeshift shelter composed of plastic tarps and plywood between a fence and a tree-lined avenue. If Tucson hadn’t declared the area she lives in along a row of about six tents a tier 2 encampment, “I have no idea what I would do,” she said.
Last October, the city launched its homeless encampment reporting tool where residents can fill out an online form reporting the locations of dwellings the unsheltered population has created throughout Tucson. The city processes the report, sends outreach workers to the locations and assigns them a tiered level based on their impacts on inhabitants, the community and the environment.
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Tier 1 locations are previously inhabited areas that require clean-up, while tier 2 sites have residents that are able to govern themselves and aren’t disruptive to the community. Tier 3 camps pose health and safety risks and perpetrate violence and crime toward the surrounding community and camp inhabitants, the city says. City workers provide these encampments outreach efforts for temporary shelter and wraparound social services before giving them a 72-hour notice to vacate.
Reks said she was “terrified” of being displaced from her camp, “until I found out about the whole tier thing and how we managed to get ourselves to be tier 2.”
The city brings Reks and the few other inhabitants in her encampment trash bags to keep the area clean, and she tries to let others know the camp is at capacity to keep it from growing.
“Cops will come by on their bikes and just kind of like ride through. But we don’t get told we have to leave anymore,” she said. “I’m kind of at ease at the moment, I’m not really worried about that happening. But I mean, who knows?”
Tucson’s encampment reporting tool has received 6,014 reports since it launched on Oct. 27. Of those, only 792 have become cases for in-person evaluation as of May 22, according to the city. About 54% of reports are duplicates reporting the same place and 34% are not encampments, but rather loiterers or unsheltered people temporarily seeking respite.
The tool has been key to achieving a better understanding of the transit patterns of the city’s homeless population and has allowed city workers to create a dashboard of data points for encampments and track subsequent outreach efforts. More than 15 city departments have a role in the encampment protocol.
Enhancing outreach efforts
The system has dramatically improved engagement efforts that previously operated through arbitrary emailed reports with no cohesive system to track follow-up efforts or the current status of a camp, said Justin Hamilton, a homeless encampment outreach specialist.
The tool helps the community’s businesses and neighborhoods feel like they have an active role in addressing the issue. Groups like the Tucson Crime Free Coalition have spoken out about how homelessness comes with crime and violence that threatens other’s safety and bottom lines.
But it also helps those living in encampments gain access to resources by putting outreach efforts into the hands of social workers and homelessness specialists instead of law enforcement, Hamilton said.
“It’s a fine line, because we work for the people of the city, and we work for the homeless and the unsheltered community. It’s a fine balance between trying to make everybody happy and doing what’s right,” he said. “I feel that (outreach workers) being the first eyes on, it’s better than enforcement being the first eyes on. At least now you have outreach where you’re going there to make the first initial assessment with some kind of humility right off the bat.”
Tucson’s outreach workers assign social workers to homeless individuals at encampments and get them on lists to receive housing vouchers. Workers administer a survey that assesses a person’s vulnerability and helps prioritize who receives housing assistance first. When someone’s name comes up on the list to receive a housing voucher, it’s easier to track them down through the new dashboard, Hamilton said.
The new protocol has also freed up police resources as officers play less of a role in the outreach process and public safety communications staff don’t receive as many calls reporting encampments. “We’re getting five to 10 times as much done now,” said Sgt. Jack Julsing, of the Tucson Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team.
“The key was that we didn’t want just one department handling this, we didn’t want it to be just a 911 call where officers go there,” Julsing said. “Their tool belt isn’t as big as the entire city’s tool belt. So this whole system includes all the tool belts from all the different departments that can help.”
‘A traumatic scene’
But while some areas are allowed to remain in place, about 200 “high-problem” encampments have been disbanded under the new system, according to city data.
That includes the long-standing encampment anchored in the wash between the edge of Estevan Park near downtown Tucson and the Union Pacific railroad tracks. In the early morning hours of April 27, police cleared out the dozens of inhabitants living in tents and makeshift shelters at the camp.
The camp is uniquely positioned next to the warehouse of the Splinter Collective, a community center that provides aid to the surrounding unsheltered population. Natalie Brewster Nguyen, who co-owns the Splinter Collective center, said the encampment removal was “a deeply traumatic scene” where inhabitants were rushed out of their tents and not allowed to take all of their property with them.
“I felt like I was in the middle of a refugee camp disaster,” she said. “People were screaming and crying and fighting … People were just there with what little belongings they had left in a plastic bag or whatever they could carry. It was crazy.”
While the camp was ruled a tier 3 for violent crime and posing dangers to inhabitants and the community, Multi-Agency Resource Coordinator Amaris Vasquez said the encampment’s removal was triggered by a request from Union Pacific to clear out the area so they can start construction work on the fence neighboring the encampment. She said Union Pacific owns the land the encampment covered.
Vasquez, who coordinates homeless resources between the city and Pima County, said city workers went out to the camp many days before posting the 72-hour notice to vacate, offering residents temporary shelter opportunities and social services. She said the Environmental Services Department stores personal items collected after clean-ups at its warehouse for 30 days for people to collect.
Julsing said the camp was the setting of several violent crimes and sexual assaults, “And that’s something, as a police department, we have to address.” He said the police initiated the clean-up early in the morning to avoid higher temperatures later in the day and to allow time to clean the vast area the camp covered.
But Brewster Nguyen said the paper notices posted throughout the encampment before its removal were misconstrued as an opportunity to clean up before getting kicked out.
“People had been really, really busting their butts to try to make the camp clean under the impression that then they would not be forced to leave,” she said.
The misconception could also be rooted in previous signage posted in encampments warning of an incoming clean-up effort, Julsing said, when “no cleanup ever happened.”
“Individuals in these camps are thinking that notice doesn’t mean anything, they’re not going to do anything. But now with this efficient model that we have … when we post it, it is going to get cleaned up. And I think people are still getting used to that,” he said.
The lack of low-barrier shelter
It’s not the first time the city’s tried to clear out the Estevan Park encampment. The camp was also removed in September, according to Brewster Nguyen, who said things went a lot differently. The city clearly communicated with her they would bring vans to transport people to No-Tel, a city-run motel site used to shelter homeless people until they can find more permanent housing options.
Currently, Tucson has about 140 beds and 100 rooms across three hotels it’s purchased or temporarily leased to house the unsheltered. Unlike many of the area’s homeless shelters, there are no significant barriers to entry. People can go into the shelter with their partners and pets and aren’t required to detox from drugs.
The model is part of the city’s Housing First program, which operates by quickly moving people into housing and providing additional support services as needed. But the rooms are often at capacity and are triaged to prioritize housing for families and the elderly.
When Estevan Park’s residents had to leave in April, the city’s low-barrier housing options weren’t available. Instead, “They were offering people basically detox or Gospel Rescue Mission. And people didn’t want to do that,” Brewster Nguyen said. “Pretty much every single person said that they would happily go to the hotel if we could put them up there. Zero people were willing to go to a shelter.”
The Gospel Rescue Mission homeless shelter often has beds available, but the shelter requires residents to be sober and separates male and female partners.
The city’s housing first efforts through its low-barrier hotels have been relatively successful, according to Housing First Director Brandi Champion. Since the program began in October 2021, 678 people received shelter services and 275 were housed through the city’s non-congregate shelters as of May.
But capacity is scarce, and even if more people were to accept shelter with conditions, it wouldn’t be enough.
“We do not have enough low-barrier shelter in the community, or regular shelter for that matter,” Champion said. “If we filled every shelter bed today, we would still have homeless people on the street.”
The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness’ point-in-time count that provides a snapshot of those experiencing homelessness on a single night grew 60% in 2023 from 2018, representing an increase of 829 people over five years.
On the night of Jan. 23, volunteers counted 2,209 people residing in a shelter, transitional housing, or living without shelter in Pima County, and 77% of homeless people were unsheltered on the night of the 2023 count.
When those displaced from tier 3 encampments aren’t allowed to return to their known residence and refuse short-term shelter, they tend to disperse and set up camp at other nearby locations.
Brewster Nguyen said the Estevan Park residents have moved to other washes and at other locations along the railroad tracks, including in a nearby underground tunnel.
“You don’t just sweep people, and then they disappear,” she said. “They’re gonna go somewhere, and they’re gonna go somewhere with way less resources than they had yesterday.”
Julsing acknowledged that this cycle is “a big issue,” but said, “We are not at functional zero, we don’t have enough affordable housing for our entire unhoused population. So that’s why when we go out, we make sure we bombard them with outreach. We may not get to you into housing this week, or this month, or even this year. But we have to get you on that list.”
More tier 3 clear-outs are set to come as encampment response workers set focus on “seasonal areas of interest.”
Of the tier 3 locations the encampment team has responded to, about 30% are located in washes and cement culverts, a number that’s expected to grow as the sweltering Tucson summer heat drives people to the cooler, often shaded locations. City staff is stepping up efforts to map encampments at risk of flooding during monsoon season. If individuals refuse to move from the washes after two outreach attempts, TPD will post a notice for the inhabitants to leave in line with the tier 3 process.
“We are going to be kind of probably a little bit more stringent because it’s a safety issue,” Julsing said. “We’ve had a lot of deaths from the unsheltered. That’s a scary thing.”
Possible solutions
Champion and other experts like Dan Ranieri — the president and CEO of social services provider La Frontera with 30 years of experience working on housing issues — say other solutions are needed, such as tiny home villages and other congregate living alternatives to standard shelters.
The model of several congregated mini-homes with wraparound services like substance abuse treatment, medical care and behavioral health support has been tested in other cities like Austin, Texas.
Ranieri said Tucson could use a similar community to shelter the homeless population that’s a “significant size” and “strategically located,” which can be difficult to accommodate with current zoning codes.
Champion said the city is consistently discussing other solutions, including tiny home communities, “in the background.”
“We’re having meetings with the people that build the buildings — the metal, congregate shelter buildings — and we’re talking about what that would look like,” she said.
But being able to leave tier 2 encampments in places like the one where Reks lives is a big step, Champion noted, as the city is “trying to keep those tier twos clean, and see how that goes.”
Reks said she would accept a hotel room from the city if offered, but she lives with a partner and dog and worries about “what would come after that.”
“People want us to get out. You know, there are so many homeless people, they need to leave or whatever. Right now, from what I understand, the homeless situation is bad,” she said, echoing the dire sentiment underlying the homelessness crisis: “Sure, there are resources, but there are only so many. And even if every shelter got filled, there wouldn’t be enough.”
Contact reporter Nicole Ludden at nludden@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tucson-homeless-encampment-reporting-tool/article_e07204be-150d-11ee-853e-e7773f4eb9a8.html | 2023-07-02T03:47:10 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tucson-homeless-encampment-reporting-tool/article_e07204be-150d-11ee-853e-e7773f4eb9a8.html |
MERIDIAN — Gingerly stepping into the dimly lit room, Eddy sniffed inquisitively in the direction of a soft mat.
A 13-year-old Gordon Setter, Eddy — named for the swirling countercurrent of a river — is a little less spry than he used to be. He steps onto the mat, takes a beef treat, and after a few nibbles, his front legs kneel while his rump drops to the mat in one swift motion.
“That’s a flop,” his owner, Bonnie Streufert, said.
Eddy is visiting Dr. Stephanie Scott, a veterinarian who offers acupuncture, at Intermountain Pet Hospital’s Meridian location. The ancient practice, originating in Chinese culture, uses thin needles placed strategically around the body to treat pain and other ailments. Aside from alleviating pain, it can improve emotional balance, relieve stress and address other common ailments. Its principles are now being used to treat pets, thanks to vets who seek special certifications.
For Eddy, the need for some kind of treatment became clear one day when he was 9, outside with Streufert in the backyard.
“He let out this big yelp, and he couldn’t get up,” Streufert said. “So, excruciating pain.”
Upon arriving to Scott’s office, his welcome treat is typically followed by Scott placing the needles and Eddy falling asleep for the duration of the 20- to 30-minute treatment.
An emergency veterinarian determined that Eddy had some calcification, or hardening of the area around his shoulder blades and the disks in part of his neck. Known as intervertebral disk disease, it can develop as animals get older, when the disks that cushion spinal cord bones either harden or get compromised, causing potentially severe pain.
Though effective surgical treatments exist, they can cost $7,000 to $10,000, Scott said.
Streufert decided to do research for other treatments, which led her to animal acupuncture and eventually, to Dr. Scott. Scott offers acupuncture for around $102 per visit after an initial $181 consultation, or closer to $76 per visit if a client buys a discounted package of six treatments.
Scott specializes in medical acupuncture, which teaches acupuncture techniques based in the scientific study of how acupuncture is understood to work in the body. While traditional acupuncture is rooted in moving energy around the body and unblocking energy flow, medical acupuncture characterizes its work as neuromodulation, Scott said — adjusting the firing of the animal’s nerves, decreasing pain.
It is about “getting the nervous system in the arms, legs, body, to talk to your brain and your spinal cord a little more” to get nerve function back to normal, Scott said.
In humans, acupuncture needles are placed along meridians, mapped millennia ago, that correspond almost perfectly to nerve pathways, Scott said. Veterinarians then adapted that knowledge to animals, she said.
Scott has been providing acupuncture to small animals for about two years, she said. This includes dogs, cats, and the occasional bunny, most of whom are geriatric. Some like Eddy need ongoing treatment, while others benefit and heal from just a few sessions, Scott said.
Though acupuncture has grown popular for animals outside of the Treasure Valley, there are still relatively few specialists locally, she said. There are about five vets who do acupuncture for small animals, including Scott — not many compared to the number of vet clinics, she said. Scott also knows of two large animal acupuncturists who treat animals like sheep, cows and horses, she said.
Scott will soon welcome a patient from Baker City, Oregon — an over three-hour drive — because Scott is one of the closest acupuncturists. Animal acupuncturists are easier to find in cities like Portland and Seattle, but that is an even farther drive, she said.
While Eddy is an especially good boy at falling asleep during his treatments, most animals tend to be a little nervous and need some distraction to help them stay in one place, Scott said. She gives animals who are somewhat antsy a lick mat — a saucer-sized, textured mat slathered with peanut butter or squeeze cheese. And for dogs who are even more nervous, Scott can put a basket muzzle on that has squeeze cheese to lick on the inside.
Alternatively, she might have the owner feed the pet their breakfast or another meal kibble by kibble. It gives the animal something to focus on and keeps them from moving around so much.
“We use food as a big incentive to keep the animal happy and as fear-free as possible,” Scott said.
After Scott removes the needles, Eddy is awakened from his snooze with another treat. Though his gait still appears stiff, Streufert said the treatment has allowed her to continue giving Eddy walks twice a day, and she usually takes him for a little walk around the block right after the session.
Given that there are plenty of acupuncturists for humans locally, indicating it is a practice people see benefit in, Scott believes people will seek it out more for their pets soon, too. That means it is just a matter of time before more veterinarians in the Treasure Valley get certified to offer acupuncture.
“I think in 10 years time it will be a much more common thing,” she said. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/acupuncture-for-your-dog-meridian-vet-offers-alternative-pain-relief-healing-for-small-animals/article_8b7b3664-153b-11ee-93a4-5f15c05a4e98.html | 2023-07-02T03:47:11 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/acupuncture-for-your-dog-meridian-vet-offers-alternative-pain-relief-healing-for-small-animals/article_8b7b3664-153b-11ee-93a4-5f15c05a4e98.html |
SEATTLE — On Saturday afternoon, family, friends and community members gathered in West Seattle to remember Leticia Martinez, also known as “Leti.”
Martinez is the woman who police say was killed after she attended a Seattle Mariners Game on March 31. The man accused of the crime is in custody and awaiting trial, but the celebration of life on Saturday was focused on remembering who 58-year-old Leticia Martinez was and the impact she had on those who knew her and loved her.
“I'm taking it one day at a time,” said Ricardo Martinez, the brother of Leticia Martinez. “Days are getting a little bit brighter, but it's still, you know, a memory of my sister.”
“Leti’s departure from this earth came too soon, leaving a void in our life that can never be filled,” said one of Leticia's sisters to the room filled with people.
“My sister was very loving, caring, sharing,” said Ricardo Martinez. “She's a very positive person, very family oriented, you know, just a very bright light.”
Her family and friends said she shared that light as a mother, sister, and a member of the Buddhist community in Seattle.
“While we mourn her absence, we vow to keep her memory alive in our hearts and minds forever,” said one of her sisters.
“She will be missed, but she will still be here in spirit,” said Ricardo Martinez.
Her family has set up a GoFundMe to help support her son.
The suspect in the crime is 46-year-old Brett Gitchel. Leticia’s family said she met him at a Costco just days before the crime. Seattle Police said Gitchel was with Leticia at a Mariners game before she disappeared. Her body was found 11 days later in the woods in Renton.
Gitchel pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. He is also accused of kidnapping and attempted murder of Leticia’s adult son. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/leticia-martinez-remembered-celebration-of-life/281-ecbc2fae-35b3-4745-bc49-a885cad30fc2 | 2023-07-02T03:55:48 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/leticia-martinez-remembered-celebration-of-life/281-ecbc2fae-35b3-4745-bc49-a885cad30fc2 |
SEATTLE — On Saturday afternoon, family, friends and community members gathered in West Seattle to remember Leticia Martinez, also known as “Leti.”
Martinez is the woman who police say was killed after she attended a Seattle Mariners Game on March 31. The man accused of the crime is in custody and awaiting trial, but the celebration of life on Saturday was focused on remembering who 58-year-old Leticia Martinez was and the impact she had on those who knew her and loved her.
“I'm taking it one day at a time,” said Ricardo Martinez, the brother of Leticia Martinez. “Days are getting a little bit brighter, but it's still, you know, a memory of my sister.”
“Leti’s departure from this earth came too soon, leaving a void in our life that can never be filled,” said one of Leticia's sisters to the room filled with people.
“My sister was very loving, caring, sharing,” said Ricardo Martinez. “She's a very positive person, very family oriented, you know, just a very bright light.”
Her family and friends said she shared that light as a mother, sister, and a member of the Buddhist community in Seattle.
“While we mourn her absence, we vow to keep her memory alive in our hearts and minds forever,” said one of her sisters.
“She will be missed, but she will still be here in spirit,” said Ricardo Martinez.
Her family has set up a GoFundMe to help support her son.
The suspect in the crime is 46-year-old Brett Gitchel. Leticia’s family said she met him at a Costco just days before the crime. Seattle Police said Gitchel was with Leticia at a Mariners game before she disappeared. Her body was found 11 days later in the woods in Renton.
Gitchel pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. He is also accused of kidnapping and attempted murder of Leticia’s adult son. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/leticia-martinez-remembered-celebration-of-life/281-ecbc2fae-35b3-4745-bc49-a885cad30fc2 | 2023-07-02T04:01:48 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/leticia-martinez-remembered-celebration-of-life/281-ecbc2fae-35b3-4745-bc49-a885cad30fc2 |
INDIANAPOLIS — Neighbors near Kessler Boulevard in Broad Ripple have been going 48 hours without power.
"I have an electric water heater so no hot water. No electricity. Going to make a hot cup of coffee... sorry. Going to make a bagel… sorry. It's just kind of not good, especially 48 hours. That's much longer than it's been before," said Chip Bondurant.
"I haven't been able to work from home because you can't charge your laptop. Phones aren't working because you keep running out of battery. It's frustrating," said Dan Steely.
There are still thousands of Hoosiers still waiting for their power to be restored.
"The frustrating part is I think we're the only section around here without power. You go across the street, they got power. You go down the road to Keystone, power, then over here on the south side of Kessler, nada," said Bondurant.
They were getting creative to beat the heat and get things done.
"I'm going to the laundromat to crank out some laundry and sit in a cool place for a couple of hours," Steely said.
"I've been going to Starbucks or local restaurants on the strip not too far away to sit and take in some AC and charge my phone and do some work," said Johnathan Southerland.
To help Hoosiers going through the same thing, several Indy Parks locations are being used as cooling centers.
AES hopes to get everyone's power back on by midday Monday. Meanwhile, neighbors are trying to find a little light in the dark situation.
"It's been a little bit of a struggle, but we are adapting and making the best of it," Southerland said.
"In the big scheme of things grateful for what we have. it's a great place to live," Bondurant said.
For more information about the cooling centers and their locations, click here. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/hoosiers-left-without-power-get-creative-indiana-aes/531-c17df3a5-033d-4c03-825a-2a67cf78e6ec | 2023-07-02T04:12:29 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/hoosiers-left-without-power-get-creative-indiana-aes/531-c17df3a5-033d-4c03-825a-2a67cf78e6ec |
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Visitation and funeral arrangements for Trooper Aaron Smith have been announced.
Trooper Smith will receive police and military honors as he served both as a state trooper and a sergeant in the Indiana National Guard.
After the funeral, a police procession will escort Trooper Smith to Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.
The procession route will be announced at a later date. Members of the community will be encouraged to line the procession route to honor the service and sacrifice of Trooper Smith.
- Visitation: Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
- Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road Greenwood, IN 46143
- Funeral: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
- Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, IN 46143
- Burial: Friday, July 7, 2023 following the procession
- Crown Hill Cemetery - Heroes of Public Safety Area
- 700 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Crown Hill Cemetery - Heroes of Public Safety Area | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/visitation-funeral-arrangements-made-for-trooper-aaron-smith-greenwood-indiana/531-00443144-23fe-49f0-b3ae-d1362bf5ffce | 2023-07-02T04:12:35 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/visitation-funeral-arrangements-made-for-trooper-aaron-smith-greenwood-indiana/531-00443144-23fe-49f0-b3ae-d1362bf5ffce |
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Another RI duckpin bowling alley is closing. How close is the game to disappearing?
There was a time when duckpin bowling was the thing to do on a Friday night.
Roger LaCroix has had the ultimate piece of nostalgia, as owner of Mac’s Bowlaway, at 86 years the oldest duckpin bowling alley in the state, and his family’s business since they bought it in 1957. But on Friday, that chapter closed when the sale of the West Warwick establishment became final and a new owner, who LaCroix says plans to use it as storage, took over.
That leaves Rhode Island with only three certified duckpin bowling lanes and deals another blow to the specialized sport that is played in only nine states, clustered in the Northeast.
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What's the most expensive apartment in Providence? The answer might shock you
When it comes to the most expensive apartments in Providence, does top dollar go to luxury, elevation or location?
Rents are way up since the onset of the pandemic. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Providence is between $1,893 and $2,400, at the same time that the median price of a single-family house has increased 52%.
Until recently, luxury and elevation marked the most expensive apartment in Providence, a 1,368-square-foot penthouse condo in The Residences. But the city's costliest apartment is now a seven-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in a multifamily building on College Hill.
Looking to buy instead? You can still find houses and condos in the $300,000 range. Here's what the market looks like.
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Court strikes down challenge to RI's concealed carry permit laws
A constitutional challenge of Rhode Island's concealed carry permitting laws was denied in Superior Court, according to a news release from Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.
The challenge was brought in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year ruling that New York state's gun permitting process was unconstitutional because it required applicants to demonstrate "a special need" for self-protection. The ruling also affected six other states.
Courts: Court strikes down challenge to RI's concealed carry permit laws
Saying a witness 'testi-lied' in his testimony lands Cranston lawyer in hot water
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Supreme Court publicly censured a lawyer for commenting during a jury trial that an expert witness had “testi-lied,” prompting the judge to declare a mistrial.
The high court accepted a recommendation by the Disciplinary Board that Dennis D. Bossian be censured for violating a court rule specifying that “A lawyer shall not … in trial … state a personal opinion as to the… credibility of a witness ….”
“I respect the Court's decision, however, I respectfully disagree with the Court's Order,” Bossian said in an email.
He noted that the order against him was a case of "first impression," that no other lawyer in Rhode Island had been cited for violating that rule.
Courts: Saying a witness 'testi-lied' in his testimony lands Cranston lawyer in hot water
A Providence organization wanted crash data to make streets safer. RIDOT said it's private
PROVIDENCE — When Jamie Pahigian, a member of the Providence Streets Coalition, asked the state Department of Transportation for some 15 years' worth of crash data, he was met with a surprise.
The request was denied.
The mission of the coalition — a fairly well-known group in Providence that advocates for safety on the roads and shared streets — was benign. They wanted to use the data to build a crash map showing the public and city planners where danger zones exist to help guide safety improvements for everyone who uses the roads.
But in its denial of Pahigian's public records request, the DOT revealed it harbors a fear shared by other states — it worries the data may be used in lawsuits filed against the state when accidents occur in notoriously risky areas.
Public safety: A Providence organization wanted crash data to make streets safer. RIDOT said it's private
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This weekend we celebrate the creation of this country, friends and family filled a Dallas church to say “thank you” for the life and service of Homer Hogues. Hogues passed away Tuesday at the age of 96 and was one of the final surviving members of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price described the service not as a funeral, but as a ‘legacy of history’.
“This gentleman went against the odds when the odds were clearly against him but he performed,” Price said. “He was a staple in this community.”
Hogues' passing means there is only one surviving Tuskegee Airmen still known to be living in North Texas.
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Lloyd McKeethen lives in Dallas and will turn 97 later this month.
Alyssa Seyfried says she realized the significance of her grandfather’s life and legacy for as long as she can remember.
“I grew up with these stories, it’s something I’ve heard my entire life through my parents, through my grandfather directly,” Seyfried said.
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Like Hogues, Col. McKeethen was part of the first group of Black airmen to fly combat missions in the U.S. armed forces during World War II.
McKeethen would go on to serve in Korea and Vietnam and earned the distinction as the ‘Last Lonely Eagle’, given to the last Tuskegee Airmen to retire from the military after 31 years of service.
Seyfried credits her grandfather’s service, and that of her parents, in helping her decide to serve too in the U.S. Army.
“Hearing it from other people, having my instructors at West Point teach me my grandfather’s history is just so surreal because it hits home knowing it’s so important.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/granddaughter-of-last-surviving-tuskegee-airmen-in-north-texas-reflects-on-his-service/3288366/ | 2023-07-02T04:21:21 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/granddaughter-of-last-surviving-tuskegee-airmen-in-north-texas-reflects-on-his-service/3288366/ |
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MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Municipal Scholarship Fund, a non-profit organization, put on their 6th Annual Freedom Run 5K and 10K with a bigger turnout than they expected.
It all started bright and early, with runners lining up at 7 a.m. in front of Midland Memorial Stadium. And since we're three days out from Independence Day, people were already getting into the spirit of the holiday, dressing up in their best red, white, and blue gear.
While today's event was a chance for everyone to come together, there was also a bigger cause at hand.
"It's important for people to come out to help us raise money," Carolina Jiminez, President of MMESF, said. "This year we were able to award $42,000 in scholarships, so we're hoping next year to award more."
Over 120 people signed up for today's run, even including members of Midland Fire Department. While one of the Fire Department's goals is to get out into the community and help promote fitness and health, today it was all about something greater.
"Any run that goes to a good cause is always a little bit better," Landy Adkins, Engineering Medic with the Midland Fire Department, said. "We're going to run regardless, but it's better to run with people and the camaraderie and being around people you like and with friends. But the money going to a good cause or a charity or whatever the run is for is just an added bonus."
While today's run brought in more people than last year, MMESF hopes for a bigger crowd next 4th of July.
Coming up in the fall, they'll be putting on their Pancake Breakfast event.
For more information on that, you can visit their website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-municipal-scholarship-fund-puts-on-annual-freedom-run-5k-and-10k/513-f7853a99-23de-446e-849e-92c2c3a54f3a | 2023-07-02T04:28:00 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-municipal-scholarship-fund-puts-on-annual-freedom-run-5k-and-10k/513-f7853a99-23de-446e-849e-92c2c3a54f3a |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Crimeline announced they are offering an award for information about a man wanted on multiple warrants, including sexual battery of a minor.
Law enforcement are looking for Michael Addison who they say also goes by Mike Love.
Addison is known to frequent Parramore, Jackson Street, Long Street and Rio Grande in the Orlando area, according to a news release. He also has connections in Lake County, according to the release.
Help locate Michael Addison, he is currently want for multiple warrants including Sexual Battery of a Minor. Give an anonymous tip at https://t.co/kNfWvtSKu8 pic.twitter.com/ujcnVMNtCD
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Law enforcement warned that he is considered armed and dangerous.
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Events
Sunday, July 2
LIGHTHOUSE FULL MOON CLIMB: 8 to 10 p.m.; full moon climb; Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Light House Ave., Cape May; $12. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
Monday, July 3
BEACHCOMBING THE CREST: 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 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.
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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.
MESSY MONDAY CRAFT: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays, July 3, Aug. 7; monthly crafts for all; start your week off with fun by getting into some glue, glitter or paint; for all ages; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
For kids
Monday, July 3
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, July 3
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.
'MONEY TALKS' ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. first Mondays; monthly online discussion group with thought-provoking topics related to money and wellness; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
Health, fitness
Sunday, July 2
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, July 3
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.
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, July 2
ABSECON CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 7 to 9 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 4 p.m. Aug. 27; bring your own chair or blanket; Heritage Park, 699 Blenheim Ave., Absecon. 609-641-0663.
Thursday, July 6
TONY MARTS PRESENTS 'ROCKIN' THE POINT' WITH THE BILLY WALTON BAND: 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays through summer; The Point, 998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 609-626-4693. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_ac94610c-16a5-11ee-9308-a3bc189c36ae.html | 2023-07-02T04:36:36 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_ac94610c-16a5-11ee-9308-a3bc189c36ae.html |
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties held its annual meeting June 20 in Margate.
Staff, board members, volunteers, donors, and supporters were in attendance and learned about the state of the agency, new installations, and more.
“JFS was honored to be able to once again host its Annual Meeting and assure that staff, board, volunteers, and supporters were recognized for their tireless dedication and service to the agency which assists more than 13,000 people each year,” Andrea Steinberg, the JFS CEO, said in a recent release.
Individuals sworn in included Matthew Simpson as JFS board president, to serve a two-year term; Dr. Lawrence Reich, who will join Melissa Rosenblum, an attorney, as a board vice president; Sarah Rosenthal, who will serve as treasurer; and Adam R. Steinberg in the role of secretary. In addition, Jess Kane Berman and Eric Goldberg were sworn onto the Board of Directors for one-year terms. The agency also said goodbye to outgoing board President Joel Caplan.
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Additional individuals recognized include Steinberg for commitment to the community and agency; volunteer Harry Albert, for furthering the mission of JFS; Lois and David Grossman as the 2023 Volunteers of the Year; staff with employment anniversaries; and various community donors. JFS also awarded the Community Impact Award to Kaitlin Kore, the Heart & Soul Award to Syed Mehmood, Outstanding Service Award to Sherilyn Haddock, and the Leadership Award to Samantha McManus.
For more information on JFS, visit jfsatlantic.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/jewish-family-service-holds-annual-meeting-with-installations-recognitions-and-awards/article_fd53cd8e-16a6-11ee-b982-6feb6cbe4d60.html | 2023-07-02T04:36:37 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/jewish-family-service-holds-annual-meeting-with-installations-recognitions-and-awards/article_fd53cd8e-16a6-11ee-b982-6feb6cbe4d60.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Power has been restored to more than 13,000 people who went without power for about an hour on the hottest day of the year so far, according to SMUD outage maps.
The outage began just before 7 p.m. and was restored around 8 p.m., according to SMUD.
SMUD says this outage was unplanned and they're looking into what caused it.
Downtown Sacramento reached 109 degrees, tying the record July 1 last set in 1950.
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Cooling center locations
1725 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
- Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 from 2 to 8 p.m.
- Monday, July 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4 to 8 p.m.
5747 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA 95660
- Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 from 2 to 8 p.m.
- Monday, July 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4 to 8 p.m.
2450 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822
- Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 - Offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4-8 p.m.
- Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 from 2-8 p.m.
- Monday, July 3 - Offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4-8 p.m.
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova City Hall
- Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2 from 2-8 p.m. Water will be provided, pets cannot be accommodated.
9014 Bruceville Road, Wackford Community Complex in Elk Grove
- Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2 from 12-8 p.m. A limited number of animal kennels will be available to house pets, if needed | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/south-sacramento-power-outage/103-57dbb39b-1031-4990-a99f-1d7ed4acfa83 | 2023-07-02T04:37:27 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/south-sacramento-power-outage/103-57dbb39b-1031-4990-a99f-1d7ed4acfa83 |
MAINE, Maine — Police agencies across Maine are still looking for five missing people as of Saturday.
The Waldo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding 14-year-old Sophia Glass. Officials said she was lease seen Wednesday in the area of Belfast Augusta Road in Searsmont.
The Sheriff's Office said she was last seen wearing dark pants and a hooded sweatshirt and has a tattoo on her fingers.
If you see her, you are asked to call the Sheriff's Office.
The Saco Police Department is looking for a mother and her son. 32-year-old Tania Mulanga and her 2-year-old son Martin Kakanda were last seen around midnight on Monday leaving a home near New County Road.
Police add Mulanga is not fluent in English and was last seen in a sleeveless sundress. Anyone with information is asked to call the Saco Police Department.
In Auburn, police there are looking to find 29-year-old Celeste Doghmi who was last heard from her family two years ago. Police say her family lives outside of the United States.
She was last seen in the Auburn area in July of 2021, according to police. She is described as standing at 5'2".
Anyone with any information about her whereabouts is asked to call Auburn Police.
55-year-old Milo Taylor was last seen in Reed Plantation, near the Canadian border, on June 5. Maine State Police is asking anyone with information to contact Troop F in Houlton. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/police-are-searching-for-five-missing-people-across-maine/97-0ddaade5-a0a9-4631-aa75-b6409d3781d0 | 2023-07-02T04:38:24 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/police-are-searching-for-five-missing-people-across-maine/97-0ddaade5-a0a9-4631-aa75-b6409d3781d0 |
Phoenix police respond to storage unit burglary; officer fatally shoots suspect
Phoenix police say an officer responding to reports of a burglary at a storage unit shot and killed a suspect on Saturday.
Two officers were called to the area near 30th and Washington streets in Phoenix for reports of a burglary and arrived at about 3:30 p.m.
When they arrived, they located a man and woman who fit the description from reports received in the call, according to Sgt. Brian Bower, a spokesperson for the Phoenix Police Department. Bower provided the address for Storage Sense as the location of the burglary.
In the process of detaining the man, an altercation ensued, according to police.
"We're still looking at the details on exactly what led up to (the incident)," Bower said at a news conference near the storage unit.
During the altercation, one of the officers fired his gun at the man, Bower said. The man was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries, police said. The firing officer sustained minor injuries to his hands while the second officer was hospitalized for injuries that were not life threatening, including a leg injury, police said.
Bower said the information he provided was preliminary and subject to change. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/07/01/phoenix-officer-responding-to-burglary-call-fatally-shoots-suspect/70376703007/ | 2023-07-02T04:46:28 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/07/01/phoenix-officer-responding-to-burglary-call-fatally-shoots-suspect/70376703007/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — Emily Holden said she knew something was off with her dog, Royce, in May, after she noticed a lump on his leg and he started to drink much more water than usual.
According to one of Royce's vets, Dr. Faith Weeks with the Firehouse Animal Health Center in Austin, the symptoms he came in for resulted in a diagnosis neither Holden nor Weeks were expecting.
The 7-year-old pup wound up contracting Heterobilharzia, an extremely rare parasite that is typically found in standing water affected by snails, according to Weeks.
"Avoiding kind of marshy areas -- puddles, ponds, things like that can lower their probability of exposure," said Weeks.
Holden said she and her fiancé are good about not bringing Royce and their other dog, Stella, around any bodies of water since they don't swim.
The only thing she could imagine being the cause of was a day in March where she let both pups play in a puddle.
"I was like, 'Could they get this from a puddle? That doesn't sound right,' but sure enough, that must have been it," said Holden.
However, getting Royce's diagnosis wasn't so simple.
Because the symptoms were associated with a number of diseases and illnesses, it became a long process of elimination, with weeks passing and Royce progressively getting worse.
At one point, doctors believed Royce's condition to be cancer, although it was mentioned that it could have been a parasite.
"It didn't sound like it was going to be this parasite, so we started on chemo. And then about a week later, I got the test results back that it was not cancer, but was in fact this parasite," said Holden. "It was this constant loop of like, 'I'm getting my dog back. Oh my gosh, he's going to die. I'm getting my dog back. Like he's not going to make it,' and it was a roller coaster. It's been a roller coaster," said Holden.
To err on the side of caution, Holden also tested Stella. She tested positive, but showed no symptoms.
Weeks mentioned there is limited research on the disease because it is considered so rare, but acknowledged that about 75% percent of dogs make a full recovery.
According to Weeks, of the seven doctors at her practice who have a combined total of more than 60 years of experience, only one had previously treated this type of parasite.
"These cases, while rare, do exist, and so I think it's important for us to know about them and be mindful of them because the more we kind of are cautious and where we bring our pets and the the signs they're experiencing, the higher the probability we can catch these things early," said Weeks.
As Holden and her fiancé manage the treatment of their dogs, they hope this experience pushes the narrative that although the disease might be rare, it is still out there, and should be addressed further.
"It was frustrating to know that vets out there didn't even know this existed," said Holden. "They got it from a puddle. Both of them. And so I just think maybe it's not so rare, and it's just being misdiagnosed." | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/woman-raises-awareness-after-dog-contracts-parasite/269-af3850a9-08be-451f-8ea2-a63282da8a1e | 2023-07-02T04:52:09 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/woman-raises-awareness-after-dog-contracts-parasite/269-af3850a9-08be-451f-8ea2-a63282da8a1e |
BERWICK, Pa. — Flames destroyed a mobile home in Columbia County.
It happened at Berlins Trailer Court in Briar Creek Township around 6:30 p.m.
No injuries were reported, and officials are still looking for the cause of that fire.
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JERMYN, Pa. — A crash closed a road in Lackawanna County.
The three-vehicle crash happened just before 1 p.m. at the intersection of Heart Lake Road and Lakeland Drive, in Scott Township.
Officials say approximately nine people were involved, their conditions are not known.
That road is back open again after the crash.
Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/three-car-crash-closes-road-in-lackawanna-county-heart-lake-road-lakeland-drive-scott-township/523-ef56e9cf-5e9d-4755-acf9-29dadc86c9fc | 2023-07-02T04:55:19 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/three-car-crash-closes-road-in-lackawanna-county-heart-lake-road-lakeland-drive-scott-township/523-ef56e9cf-5e9d-4755-acf9-29dadc86c9fc |
SHICKSHINNY, Pa. — Ariel Smith of Shickshinny has a passion for agriculture.
"I was in the FFA, future farmers of America, in high school, and it taught me a lot about farmers and the hard work they do," said Smith,19 years old.
Last fall, the only grocery store in Shickshinny closed its doors.
Smith says that inspired her to organize the Five Mountains Farmers Market to help fill the gap.
"We have people who bring craft items like tumblers, crocheted items, baked goods, fresh produce, there is a guy that makes homemade breads," said Smith.
For people who live in Shickshinny, no grocery store means they have to travel to get their groceries.
"Usually Nanticoke or Berwick. It's a big impact on our elderly here, and on the town itself, when they need something quick, there is no place to go to just grab and run home, so it's difficult," explained Michelle Zumba of Glen Lyon.
"It's really tough because you have the people at the high rise, the don't have anywhere to go, and a lot of them can't drive, so that's why we are trying to get the farmers here so they can get their fresh produce," said Smith.
Vendors at the market say this is exactly what the community needed.
"I thought it was fabulous. Well, there is no market here, and it's great to get fresh produce out to everybody," said vendor Wren Deantonio.
"A lot of the people that are in the high rise come over here, and that gives them a good opportunity to get fresh baked goods, vegetables, stuff like that. I actually get a lot of customers from over there," said Brock Vieney, owner of Brock's Fresh Breads LLC.
The market is held every Saturday on West Union Street.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — In Luzerne County, people were out enjoying the Summer Kickoff Party at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Township.
The party at the racetrack included face painting, balloon art, Jitty Joe's ice cream, and even ostrich and camel races.
Organizations and charities such as PA Wounded Warriors and Marley's Mission also joined the party.
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DUNMORE, Pa. — Meteorologist Joe Snedeker said goodbye to his old washing machine this week.
But its journey isn't quite over yet.
Instead of sending the more than 20-year-old machine to the scrap yard, Dunmore Appliance in Lackawanna County has decided to use it as a donation receptacle for Go Joe 26.
They hope to fill it up to the top for one last spin for Saint Joseph's Center.
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MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — A man is dead after a crash in Union County around 1 a.m.
Spencer Charles, of Montgomery, was killed when a pickup truck hit his vehicle head-on in West Buffalo Township.
A passenger in Charles' car was taken to the hospital.
Charles died at the scene.
Police say the driver of the truck, Benjamin Martin, is charged with homicide by a motor vehicle while driving under the influence and related charges.
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HONESDALE, Pa. — A pool in Wayne County was filled with families enjoying the day.
The Honesdale Area Pool hosted its first community day.
The event included free admission, food donated by local businesses, and the chance to win gift cards.
Organizers say they were happy to host something everyone could participate in.
"There are some folks that simply can't get here due to the cost or maybe just with a big family it can get expensive, so we wanted for there to be an opportunity that they can all come and experience the pool," said Dana Pratt, Honesdale Area Pool Manager.
Organizers hope to continue the event next year.
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WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — One man is dead after a crash in Wayne County.
The wreck happened around 7:30 a.m. Saturday along South Turnpike Road (Route 196) in Dreher Township. That's just southwest of Newfoundland.
Crews pulled an SUV out of a wooded area off the roadway. First responders found someone in the driver's seat.
According to the Wayne County Coroner, that man was Kenneth Satterfield, 65, of Newfoundland. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials say Satterfield was wearing his seatbelt.
No other people or vehicles are believed to be involved in that deadly crash in Wayne County.
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Behind the scenes of the 87th annual St. Paul Rodeo
Every year, thousands of people watch the cowboys compete at St. Paul.
The thousands of people who come to see each performance of the St. Paul Rodeo are there to watch the cowboys ride bulls and bucking horses, rope calves and race around barrels.
They likely never think about the effort that goes on behind the scenes to put on one of the largest rodeos in the world each 4th of July holiday.
More than 400 people volunteer as members of the St. Paul Rodeo Association, the nonprofit that puts on the rodeo. Those people, many of whom live in and around the small community of St. Paul, are committed to making sure their rodeo is special.
These are a few of the behind-the-scenes stories from the 87th annual event.
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Retiring, but not leaving
Over the past two decades as secretary and historian of the St. Paul Rodeo, Kevin Smith has met every notable cowboy who has competed at the rodeo.
He stood at the counter in his office as every cowboy checked in. He stands in the announcer’s booth at each performance and makes sure announcer Justin McKee got his local history correct. And he’s the director of the rodeo’s hall of fame.
But this will be his final year on the board of the rodeo, Smith said.
“Now, never fear, I don’t plan to move away. And I’ll still be the historian and the hall of fame guy because I’m the old guy and I like that stuff,” said Smith, grandson of rodeo co-founder Carl Smith.
He said once he is no longer on the rodeo board, he will have time to make a new edition of his father’s book, "St. Paul Rodeo: My Labor of Love," which tells the history of the rodeo.
Smith has his own colorful history.
As a student at Willamette University in 1973, he and a classmate at 4 a.m. on a Sunday stole a plane at the airport in Salem and crashed it in front of the city's police station.
Smith and the pilot survived, and he said he was fortunate to avoid jail time by being sentenced to a lengthy probation and a hefty fine. And that was the end of his time at Willamette.
“But due to the issue involved in that story, when I went back to school (at Chemeketa Community College), I became an addiction counselor, and worked for Serenity Lane for a dozen years,” Smith said.
Smith still owns his family farm outside St. Paul, but leases it to family members.
He credits the rodeo to him surviving the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said after it became apparent the pandemic wouldn’t go away quickly, he came to the rodeo office every day to work, even if it was at a distance from everyone else.
He would get fast food and have a tailgate party with friends. It allowed him to get out of his house for five or six hours each day.
Smith hopes retirement means he'll get to still spend time at the rodeo, but focus more on enjoying it as a spectator.
“I’ll be 70,” he said. “Is that about time to retire? I think it is.”
Remembering one of the greatest
When Ray Weisz was in fourth grade at Nellie Muir Elementary School in Woodburn, his uncle came to his class one day. He brought along some cowboy friends and they signed autographs for the kids.
The uncle was Larry Mahan, one of the greatest rodeo cowboys of all time.
“The kids just went nuts over him, just being able to meet somebody like that,” Weisz said.
Mahan, a native of Brooks and graduate of North Salem High School, died May 7 at age 79 in Texas.
Mahan rose to fame and fortune in rodeo by earning five All-Around championships and in the mainstream after starring in the Oscar-winning documentary "The Great American Cowboy," and acting on TV and in the movies.
Many in St. Paul knew him as something other than just the local cowboy who won the rodeo’s bareback riding championship in 1971 and was a first-ballot rodeo Hall of Fame inductee.
He was part of their family.
Mahan’s first wife was Darlene (Weisz), a native of Gervais.
Cole Weisz is Darlene’s great-nephew. When he met Mahan about 20 years ago, Mahan was no longer his great-uncle. But he still made an impression.
“He was a great guy. Awesome,” Cole Weisz said. “When I met him, I was a young kid. He was kind. He didn’t have to be nice to me.”
Known as the Elvis of rodeo, Mahan left his mark on more than just the people he met. He left an impression on the rodeo community as a whole.
“He made an impression everywhere he went,” Ray Weisz said.
Is the rodeo sold out?
Before Friday’s first performance of the St. Paul Rodeo, tickets for all but one of the six performances – the July 4 matinee performance – were sold out.
Well, that’s sort of true, said Karen McKillip, first-year general manager of the St. Paul Rodeo. They're sold out on the rodeo's website.
“We have a lot of third-party ticket buyers, unfortunately, that are purchasing them,” said McKillip, who formerly ran the ticket sales at the rodeo. “It’s happening to a lot of rodeos.”
Tickets for the rodeo cost $22-$60 each, depending on the section and performance, when purchased through the rodeo’s website.
McKillip said ticket resellers are asking three to four times the face value of each ticket.
The rodeo is still selling out of its supply of tickets and making money off those sales, but the resellers are charging fans far more than they are supposed to cost, McKillip said.
She said fans should verify from whom they are purchasing tickets.
“That part is tough because the seats we don’t want to be empty if they don’t sell because they are selling for exorbitant prices,” said McKillip, granddaughter of two rodeo founders.
Nearly all the seats for Friday’s opening night performance were filled, with the exception of a few of the front rows in one of the newly replaced north grandstands.
That entire grandstand was replaced with an elevated metal grandstand, with seating for a beer garden under it. The rodeo intends to replace the other north grandstand in two years with a similar elevated one.
Getting enough water for everyone
Most people who walk by the grey building the size of a coat closet surrounded by metal fencing on the St. Paul Rodeo Grounds don’t realize how important it is.
About eight years ago, the city had to curtail the use of municipal water days before the rodeo because of its inadequate pumps and storage.
The rodeo association jumped in to help.
In the span of two years, they had a new well drilled on association-owned land just south of the Tack Room.
The 330-foot-deep well cost about $150,000, including the pump and electricity.
“A third or a quarter of the money it would have cost if it had gone through the municipal bid process,” said Mike Dolan, a former city councilor and long-time rodeo association member.
It provides a flow of 450 gallons per minute, compared with a combined 325 from the city’s two existing wells.
The rodeo association designed the well with the idea of allowing the city to use the water from it. That costs more money.
Dolan said former State Rep. Bill Post helped bring an allocation of $600,000 to run a water line under the rodeo grounds to tie in with the city’s water system, which was completed in 2022.
As part of its agreement to let the city use the water, the rodeo association extended the agreement to use the city-owned arena for another 50 years at the current rate of about $15,000 per year.
But the city also got $1 million of American Rescue Plan funds from Marion County and another $700,000 from the state Legislature through their current State Rep. Rick Lewis to add water storage capacity.
So there’s plenty of water for the rodeo each year, and soon the city’s water problems will be solved.
“It’s essentially been no cost to the city,” Dolan said.
Memorializing a fallen son
The rodeo this year paid tribute to Austin Smith, a native son who died at age 30 in January 2022 while fighting a fire outside of town.
Friday night was Austin Smith First Responders Night. The rodeo donated 50 cents from every ticket sold to the Austin Smith Foundation. Last year, the foundation raised enough money to give out a $10,000 college scholarship.
“Tonight is a representation of a small town with a huge tragedy. But thanks to not letting evil, not letting evil take over their hearts, they turned to God instead,” announcer Justin McKee said. “They turned a tragedy into triumph.”
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BOISE, Idaho — While the snow has trickled down Bogus Basin, there are still plenty of reasons to head up the mountain.
The Mineshaft Challenge Course opened at the nonprofit recreation area on Saturday.
Overlooking Boise, high above the Explorer Base Camp, is the 55 foot-tall, three-level challenge course.
"You challenge yourself. You come up to an activity and you hold on to the ropes, and you lose your balance and you try to navigate from side to side, from activity to activity," Bogus Basin Director of Skier Services, Jamie Zolber said.
Each of the three levels has 12 different elements to navigate through and across, including cargo climbing nets, ladder bridges, barrel tunnels, rappel devices, balancing features and more. Sessions on the self-guided course are 90-minutes long.
"This is a continuous belay system," Zolber said. "You have clips that you move as you proceed from activity to activity. So, you're always locked in."
While the activities get more difficult as you move up, the course is for all abilities - and almost all ages.
"We start as young as 7 years old," Zolber said.
The Mineshaft Challenge Course is just one of the ways Bogus Basin offers things to do year-round.
Bogus Basin has summer activities including a mountain coaster, scenic chairlift rides, a gravity bike park, bungee trampoline, climbing wall and summer tubing.
"What we've been investing in a lot as of late is mountain bike trails. We have hiking, biking, scenic chairlift rides - you can ride the chairlift with your mountain bike and ride down the downhill gravity-fed trails," Zolber said. "There's something for everybody. We also offer free community events throughout the year with Music on the Mountain, free yoga, Music on the Patio. So there's literally something for everybody up here."
A guide to summer operations at Bogus Basin:
The new challenge course is part of a 10-year master plan to continue growing the recreation area.
"The valley is growing, we're growing to keep up with the valley and offer a year-round mountain recreation area up at Bogus Basin," Zolber said. "We continue to look forward and expand and bring new activities - both winter and summer - to the community."
Anyone over the age of 7 can participate in The Mineshaft Challenge Course. Those 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in order to tackle the course. The maximum weight is 275 pounds, while the minimum zip-line weight is 75 pounds.
Officials recommend an advanced 90-minute session reservation, which costs $39 for those 13 and up, and $34 for ages 7-12.
All participants are required to sign a Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area Summer Activities Waiver the day of. Closed-toed shoes are also required. Gum and candy are not allowed, and hair must be pulled back, along with empty pockets.
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COLFAX, Iowa — Hobbies are a big part of peoples' lives, and for Aaron Bartholmey of Colfax, Iowa? It's been collecting pencils since first grade.
Now, about 30 years later, Bartholmey's collection's ready to rewrite the record books.
On Saturday, members of the American Pencil Collectors Society came out to Iowa to count Bartholmey's collection — which he told Local 5 totals more than 70,000.
“I’m just a history buff, and I love most of what I collect is antique pencils," Bartholmey said. "I just love the history on them, whether it’s the forgotten businesses on them or just some of the stuff from World War II.”
Bartholmey's collection contains wooden No. 2 pencils, advertising pencils, over-sized pencils and even pencils with aspirin and uranium inside.
He said Aspirin pencils have been around since the 1950s.
The current pencil collection record sits at a little over 24,000, held by a man from Uruguay since 2020 in the Guinness Book of World Records.
By 6 p.m. Saturday, the collectors society had counted over 33,000 pencils already, meaning Bartholmey had successfully erased the previous record.
“We known we’ve at least gotten past the record, so we’re pretty happy about that," Bartholmey said.
Even though the count came to a close, Aaron’s name won't officially get etched into the record books until after he sends in filmed video of the count and the official number of pencils counted to the Guinness Book of World Records.
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A wildfire that started Friday evening in Beehive Canyon near Nogales grew to about 1,500 acres by Saturday night, Coronado National Forest says.
The “Beehive” wildfire was about 10 acres when it was discovered about 6:30 p.m. Reconnaissance flights Saturday morning showed it had grown to about 300 acres, the Forest Service said in a Facebook post.
Access to the fire and rugged terrain made an immediate response difficult. While no containment has been made on the fire, air crews began dropping buckets of water on it Saturday morning and were expected to do so throughout the day, the Forest Service said.
An excessive heat warning was issued for the area Saturday. While there are currently no road or trail closures, visitors can expect smoke in the sky and additional fire resources and personnel in the area, officials said.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It was an emotional morning as members of the Daytona Beach law enforcement, community leaders, and relatives of gun violence victims marched side by side at the “Guns Down March.”
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Walking side by side, they called for peace and demanded solutions to ending gun violence.
Dozens of mothers told their heartbreaking stories and expressed grief due to the losses of their children, whose lives were cut short.
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For some at the march, like Sharonda Elliot, it has been two decades since her loss. On November 10, 2002, Elliot’s brother Bruce L. Johnson Jr. was shot and killed.
But for others, like the family of 24-year-old Lawrence Davis, who was shot and killed at a car detailing shop in Holly Hills, it’s been just a few months.
“When you take a life, you don’t just take; you don’t just hurt the victim’s family. You hurt your family too,” said Lashandra Miles, Davis’ mother.
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Channel 9 spoke to Daytona Beach Chief Jakari Young earlier this year on how the City’s police department addresses the seven people killed in shootings and dozens of others hurt in 2023.
“We have intensified our collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to enhance intelligence and sharing coordination of our enforcement efforts,” said Young.
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While not all homicides have been solved this year, through that joint investigation police said they learned Travis Deshawn Hubbert was not the intended target. Authorities said they believe Javin Clayton killed him on Tucker Street in January.
Grace Robinson Travis Deshawn Hubbert’s grandmother said the loss had devastated her. “He was not only my grandson; he was my friend,” she said
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Chief Young said he hopes the community can do its part as well. “Any and all help on that would be greatly appreciated,” added Young.
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June 14, 1970—May 27, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Brian Randall Clark, age 52, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 27, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Born to Donna and Dennis Clark on June 14, 1970, Brian was raised in Buhl, Idaho, and graduated from Buhl High School in 1988.
Brian continued his education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1992. An avid learner, Brian earned his Professional Engineer license in 1997 and an additional Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix in 2004.
Brian’s career as a Construction Project Manager took him to several places: first to Iowa, Idaho, and Seattle with The Ken Bratney Company. His next moves were to Boise, Idaho, where he worked for the State of Idaho, and then to South Jordan, Utah, where he worked for Jacobsen Construction. Key accomplishments there included many notable parts of the downtown Salt Lake City landscape including the LDS Church History Library, the exterior renovation of Zion’s Bank tower, and the construction of the beautiful City Creek Center including managing the installation of the sky bridge spanning Main Street. Brian traveled to China twice to select stone for the City Creek project, visiting the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Hong Kong.
After falling in love with Florida on a family vacation, Brian sought work there, moving the family to Merritt Island, Florida. Much of his work in that location was for Kennedy Space Center and NASA, where he worked on many interesting construction projects, including support for the Mars Mission.
At the time of his death, Brian lived and worked in Jacksonville, Florida, serving in a civilian role as Project Manager for the United States Navy.
Brian was best known for his sarcastic humor, homebody nature, love of swimming, games, vintage Camaros, avid reading of fantasy, home improvement projects, and sunrise walks on the beach. He loved being up before dawn and greeting the sun, particularly as it rose over the ocean.
Brian was so proud of his children and their accomplishments and loved spending time with them, just talking or hanging out. He loved watching his daughter play soccer and spending time with his son while eating takeout and watching movies or their favorite show, The Simpsons.
Preceding Brian in death were his grandparents and his father, Dennis. Brian is survived by his former spouse, Debbie, and their children, Sydney and Kellen, his mother, Donna, his brother, Tracy (Serena), his niece, Kathryn, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Rosenau Funeral Home, with a light lunch immediately following at the same location. Rosenau Funeral Home is located at 2826 Addison Avenue East, Twin Falls, Idaho.
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Jan. 18, 1945—April 24, 2023
BOISE — Kyoko Tanaka, age 78, formerly of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She was surrounded by loved ones at her daughter’s home in Boise.
Kyoko was born in Hiroshima, Japan, on January 18, 1945, to Keijiro and Chiyo Kawamoto. She found joy in her childhood by swimming in the ocean, she loved listening to jazz music as a young adult, and she eventually attended sewing school in Japan.
In 1970 she was introduced to Clarence Tanaka while visiting from Japan. Their first date, fishing at the Richfield Canal, led to marriage on September 20, 1970. After settling in Clarence’s hometown of Shoshone, Idaho, they welcomed their first two daughters.
In 1975, they moved to Twin Falls where their third daughter was born. Kyoko enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom, then later, she worked as an Alterationist with Mr. A’s Dry Cleaner and The Paris, and eventually provided alterations from home.
She and Clarence found great joy in spending years watching their daughters and their friends compete in fiddling competitions, attending the annual Sun Valley Jazz Festival, listening to Jazz in the Canyon, fishing, and watching Mariners baseball games together.
She enjoyed hot spring soaking, gardening, sewing, cooking, floral arranging, keeping a tidy home, and watching Japanese television.
After moving to Boise in 2007, she discovered new hobbies while taking pottery and watercolor painting classes at the Fort Boise Community Center.
She was always cooking and welcoming guests. She was selfless in so many ways and always cared about the well-being of others. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Kyoko was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clarence Tanaka, sister, Yoshie Nordling, and three brothers: Kaoru, Masaki, and Shozo Kawamoto. Kyoko is survived by daughters: Lana Shuff (Tom), Tamara Byrne, and Gayla Bollinger (Brent Sasaki); and five grandchildren: Kira, Akira, Adrianna, Ruby, and John.
Kyoko will be laid to rest next to her husband Clarence at the Shoshone Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival or the Parkinson’s Foundation. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/kyoko-tanaka/article_1c4dabf2-ffd5-5657-9b64-970701bec04b.html | 2023-07-02T06:02:09 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/kyoko-tanaka/article_1c4dabf2-ffd5-5657-9b64-970701bec04b.html |
JEROME — Ora Vielguth, 93, passed away on June 23, 2023, in Jerome, Idaho, just shortly before her 94th Birthday.
Ora is survived by her son, William “Bill” Ruby; granddaughters: Nicole (Daniel) McCaughey and Melissa Ruby; daughter, Cheryl Vielguth (Dale) Siver; son, John (Jan) Vielguth; as well as many generations of grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
Ora’s family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Berdell Lesneski who was Ora’s close and trusted friend, as well as the staff at Creekside Care Center where she resided for the last several years. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/ora-vielguth/article_b9d043b7-5e74-55e6-9d56-5baabf3b95b5.html | 2023-07-02T06:02:12 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/ora-vielguth/article_b9d043b7-5e74-55e6-9d56-5baabf3b95b5.html |
Aug. 9, 1952—June 27, 2023
DIETRICH — On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Wayne Dill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and coach, passed from mortality. He was born August 9, 1952, in Arlington, Virginia. Wayne was the first of four children born to George, Jr. and Sara Dill. They lived in Colorado, California, and eventually Virginia. He spoke fondly of each home.
After graduating with an A.A. from Coffeyville Community Junior College in Kansas, Wayne accepted a full-ride scholarship to play basketball and baseball for George Mason University. He graduated with a B.S. in Health and Physical Activity in 1975.
Wayne then moved to Idaho, met his eternal sweetheart, became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was married in the Idaho Falls Temple in 1984. The happy couple lived in Remington, Virginia; Carey, Idaho; and eventually settled in Dietrich, Idaho in 1991.
One of Wayne’s greatest joys was becoming a father and raising eight wonderful children to which he devoted his many talents. Those talents were abundant, especially in the teaching and coaching realm.
He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, and football; hunting with his children, collecting firewood up in the mountains, sitting and talking for hours with those he loved, and serving those around him. He also enjoyed reading and learning. At 2:00 a.m., one might just as readily find him reading Jack Reacher or Louis L’amour, while watching game tapes.
Wayne diligently served and sacrificed in many ways. He was a convert of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, faithfully committed to many church callings, and had a deep, abiding love of his Savior. He influenced numerous lives via his sacrifice and passion for all things teaching and coaching.
Nonetheless, of all the titles he had and hats he wore, Wayne’s favorite one was quite likely “Papa”, which his seventeen grandchildren affectionately call him. Being active in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives was particularly important to Wayne. His family was everything to him.
Wayne had a deep passion for life, learning, and teaching. He was a genuine friend to all. His bright smile and wink will be greatly missed.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Dixie; eight children; seventeen grandchildren; three siblings; and many in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and parents, George, Jr. and Sara Dill.
The family would like to thank all those that have provided flowers, donations, food, kindness, and support.
A viewing will be held from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 160 S. 660 E, Dietrich. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Dietrich High School gymnasium, 406 N. Park Street, Dietrich, with a viewing beginning at 9:30 a.m. Grave dedication will conclude at the Dietrich Cemetery in Dietrich, Idaho.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Wayne’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/wayne-allyn-dill/article_d42c9b66-e357-507c-8791-0ce6d72416c4.html | 2023-07-02T06:02:12 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/wayne-allyn-dill/article_d42c9b66-e357-507c-8791-0ce6d72416c4.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis has agreed to a massive contract extension with the Sacramento Kings for a total of $217 million over five seasons, including $195 million in new money.
The Kings are using salary cap space to deliver an additional $8.6 million to raise his 2023-2024 earnings to $30.6 million.
In a season where the Kings returned to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, Sabonis averaged 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.
The All-NBA third team selection also led the league in double doubles. Sabonis also notched his 3rd All-Star appearance back in February. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/domantas-sabonis-contract/103-ff2d928a-f1c7-4e27-bce2-9760f20a7fa1 | 2023-07-02T06:12:29 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/domantas-sabonis-contract/103-ff2d928a-f1c7-4e27-bce2-9760f20a7fa1 |
HOOD, Calif. — The Sacramento County Coroner's Office identified the man who was killed in a crash Friday night.
The man was identified as 70-year-old Barry McClain from Courtland.
The crash happened on Highway 160, just south of Hood. California Highway Patrol officials say McClain drove off the road while trying to avoid a head-on crash.
The other driver is suspected to have been driving under the influence, according to officials.
No further information is available at this time. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/identify-hwy-160-crash-hood/103-fc3d17d7-7fd3-4e04-8229-da95be521f41 | 2023-07-02T06:12:35 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/identify-hwy-160-crash-hood/103-fc3d17d7-7fd3-4e04-8229-da95be521f41 |
Mike Trout, 31, a 2009 Millville High School graduate, is a center fielder with the Los Angeles Angels and was the 2014, 2016 and 2019 American League MVP.
Friday: Went 2 for 4 in a 6-2 loss to the visiting Diamondbacks. He batted third and played center field.
Saturday: Batting second and playing center field, he went 0 for 3, striking out three times, with a walk in a 3-1 loss to Arizona.
Sunday: Bishop Eustace alumnus Zac Gallen (10-2, 3.02) is scheduled to start the 4:07 p.m. series finale for the Diamondbacks. Trout has not faced him.
Star power: Fans voted Trout as an All-Star for the 11th time. According to a story by Rhett Bollinger for MLB.com, Trout became just the ninth player in history to be elected an All-Star starter for 10 consecutive seasons, joining Rod Carew, Cal Ripken Jr., George Brett, Ken Griffey Jr., Willie Mays, Johnny Bench, Ozzie Smith and Wade Boggs.
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Stats: Trout is hitting .260 (77 for 296) with 17 home runs, 42 RBIs and 53 runs scored in 79 games. He has walked 44 times and struck out 98 times. His on-base percentage is .367, his OPS .853. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-diamondbacks-beat-angels-again/article_ac6ccd54-188a-11ee-b076-b32b1ef31f6d.html | 2023-07-02T06:25:21 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-diamondbacks-beat-angels-again/article_ac6ccd54-188a-11ee-b076-b32b1ef31f6d.html |
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — The San Joaquin County Sheriff Boating Unit is expecting about 3,000 boaters to hit the waters for the Fourth of July weekend.
Due to the influx of people and crafts on the water, they’re getting ready for an increase in crashes, accidents and rescues. Officials say this is one of the busiest weekends for them.
“We will only get four or five calls a day and sometimes we will get double or triple that,” said Deputy John Canepa.
They’re warning people to be as safe as possible on the water due to the slower response time on the water — which can be anywhere between 15 to 45 minutes.
Boats are pulled over and inspected before and throughout the weekend to ensure safety protocols are being followed.
What are some of those protocols? Every boat should have life jackets for all passengers, a fire extinguisher, a floatation device to throw in the water to someone (like a lifebuoy ring) and now a California Boaters Card.
“It’s required for everyone 50 and under this year. By 2025, everyone will have to have one. It’s kind of like a driver’s license for the water to help reduce the accidents out here and give more people a general understanding of the rules of the waterways,” said Canepa.
Right now there is a national campaign going on, Operation Dry Water focusing on boating under the influence.
While there is no law against having an open container on the boat, the blood alcohol level is the same for a car as a boat — .08%. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/san-joaquin-county-sheriff-boating-unit/103-8b16b8f8-bbba-4235-b143-cf2176d68b2f | 2023-07-02T07:47:11 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/san-joaquin-county-sheriff-boating-unit/103-8b16b8f8-bbba-4235-b143-cf2176d68b2f |
AUBURN, Wash. — Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority responded to multiple brush fires Saturday.
Firefighters are expecting busy days ahead with western Washington seeing drier than normal conditions for the July 4th holiday.
A brush fire quickly raged in Auburn near the Muckleshoot Casino. The fire quickly grew and multiple crews had to respond. Puget Sound Regional Authority, South King Fire and Rescue, King County Medic One and Enumclaw Fire assisted Valley Regional Fire Authority.
“We were able to get hose lines pulled quickly and get the bulk of the fire knocked down,” said Valley Regional Fire Authority Battalion Chief Matt Kinnee.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but the dry conditions and winds help to spread the fire approximately an acre.
“We're anticipating that we're going to be busy over the next couple of days,” Battalion Chief Kinnee said.
Valley Regional Fire Authority is upping staff and bringing in additional resources for the holiday as western Washington is seeing dry conditions.
“We're seeing the sorts of conditions we normally see in August. So this is going to be a long, hot, dry and windy summer,” said Jessa Lewis, the communications manager of the Department of Natural Resources.
That’s why DNR is going into preparedness level three, meaning a bulk of its crews are ready to respond. The agency is urging people to use alternatives to private fireworks.
“Please don’t be the spark this holiday weekend,” Lewis said.
Firework stands near Muckleshoot Casino are prepping for major sales.
“It will pick up once it hits the third, even Sunday and I know for sure it's going to come bum rush us real quick,” said Nana Cross-Meach, the manager at Cross' Pyrostation.
Cross-Meach has been helping to run Cross Pyrostation for more than a decade and said when it comes to safety, understand your area and limitations.
“When you're buying fireworks, be responsible and ask questions. Fireworks are safe if you understand what you're doing and what you're buying,” Cross-Meach said.
Fire crews are asking the public to leave it to the professionals.
“There are so many wonderful public displays to go out and enjoy,” Battalion Chief Kinnee said.
DNR said it’s not just fireworks to worry about to help prevent fires, but also making sure chains aren't dragging on vehicles, safety during barbecues, or anything that can create a spark. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/dnr-fire-crews-warn-firework-danger-conditions-dryer-than-normal/281-63f37cf0-e456-4e8f-8de5-ec5df7183160 | 2023-07-02T08:25:49 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/dnr-fire-crews-warn-firework-danger-conditions-dryer-than-normal/281-63f37cf0-e456-4e8f-8de5-ec5df7183160 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Multiple people are injured, several critically, after a shooting in Old Town, according to Sedgwick County dispatchers.
It happened around 1 a.m. Sunday. Dispatchers tell KSN there was a shooting in the 200 block of North Washington.
KSN crews on the scene at City Nightz Old Town report a large police presence.
Dispatchers say that emergency crews were treating at least five people at the scene, including four people who were critically injured, and one more that received non-life-threatening injuries. They say two more individuals went to the hospital and reported injuries from the incident, both believed to be non-life threatening.
After the initial shooting, dispatchers confirmed one person was arrested for allegedly driving into the crime scene, but there were no injuries reported from that incident.
Wichita police have not yet briefed KSN on what happened, including whether they have a suspect identified.
This is a developing story, stay with KSN as we continue to learn more about what happened. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/multiple-injured-after-shooting-reported-in-old-town/ | 2023-07-02T08:55:36 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/multiple-injured-after-shooting-reported-in-old-town/ |
PONTIAC — The Chesebro/Cushman/Kyser Scholarship Fund awarded more than $170,000 to students this spring.
The fund was set up by the Chesebro sisters, originally from Saunemin. Nina and Prat Chesebro devoted their lives to education, first teaching in Saunemin schools, then throughout the state.
In its 11th year for the scholarship presentations, the trustees awarded 86 scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,900. High school seniors as well as current or returning college students were eligible to apply.
The scholarship recipients are as follows:
A-F
- Alayna Airgood, Dwight; daughter of Angela Turner Koca and Geoff Koca; Southern Illinois University
- Erin Anderson, Dwight; daughter of Troy and Tracy Anderson; Heartland Community College
- Clayton Bahler, Fairbury; son of Courtney and Randy Bahler; Illinois State University
- Logan Barnett, Pontiac; son of Julie and Dan Barnett; University of Dayton
- Ali Barton, Port St. Lucie, Florida; daughter of Kim Hatzer and Todd Barton; Florida Atlantic University
- Jace Bauknecht, Pontiac; son of Scott and Jennifer Bauknecht; Iowa State University
- Logan Brummel, Pontiac; son of Mark and Michele Brummel; Iowa State University
- Griffin Brunner, Pontiac; son of Gary and Kristina Brunner; McKendree University
- Carene Campbell, Fairbury; daughter of Shawn and George Campbell; Illinois State University
- Mackenzie Coates, Pontiac; daughter of Toby and Amy Coates; Illinois State University
- Tyson Cramer, Saunemin; son of Craig and Jodi Cramer; North Central College
- Emma Dewald, Pontiac; daughter of Matt and Dawn Dewald; Cedarville University
- Katherine Elbert, Forrest; daughter of Dieter and Rachael Elbert; Cornell University
- Jackson Evans, Fairbury; son of Tim and Tonya Evans; Illinois State University
- Ashley Fehr, Fairbury; daughter of Brian and Susan Fehr; Illinois Wesleyan University
- Samuel Fogarty, Pontiac; son of Steve and Kelly Fogarty; Illinois Wesleyan University
- Alyssa Fox, Pontiac; daughter of Jason and Adeana Fox; Indiana Institute of Technology
- Brooke Fox; daughter of Rich and Julie Fox; Hope College
- Jillian Frauli, Dwight; daughter of Chris and Kim Frauli; Regent University School of Law
- Lola Furbee, Dwight; daughter of Andy and Tammy Furbee; North Central College
G-K
- Kirra Gehring, Fairbury; daughter of Jr. and JoEllen Gehring; Purdue University
- Sydney Gragert; Odell; daughter of Chad and Tricia Gragert; Illinois Wesleyan University
- Lydia Grampp, Pontiac; daughter of John and Leslie Grampp; Illinois State University
- Conner Haab, Fairbury; son of Mark and Kim Haab; Olivet Nazarene University
- McKenna Haab; Fairbury; daughter of Mark and Kim Haab; Olivet Nazarene University
- Alexandria Hari, Fairbury; daughter of Arthur and Stephanie Hari; Heartland Community College
- Lindsey Hari, Fairbury; daughter of Arthur and Stephanie Hari; Illinois State University
- Tyler Hartman, Fairbury; son of Mark and Judy Hartman; Joliet Junior College
- Rachel Heath, Dwight; daughter of Brian and Kim Heath; St. Louis University
- Payge Heffelfinger, Saunemin; daughter of Nicole Friedman and Brian Heffelfinger; Heartland Community College
- Megan Henkel, Pontiac; daughter of Todd and Kari Henkel; Illinois State University
- Mary Hilt, Dwight; daughter of Nathan and Angela Hilt; University of Tampa
- Briley Hoffman, Fairbury; daughter of Rick and Cheryl Hoffman; Eastern Illinois University
- Lauren Hoselton, Chenoa; daughter of Doug and Renee Hoselton; Illinois Wesleyan University
- Samantha Johns, Pontiac; daughter of Vic and Tammy Johns; Illinois State University
- Samuel Kelly, Pontiac; son of Joe and Heidi Kelly; Illinois State University
- Britney Koerner, Chatsworth; daughter of Brian and Beverly Koerner; Bradley University
- Ainsley Kratochvil, Fairbury; daughter of Phil and Angie Kratochvil; Purdue University
- Ashlyn Kratochvil, Fairbury; daughter of Phil and Angie Kratochvil; Illinois State University
L-P
- Marissa Lanz, Forrest; daughter of Mike and Marsha Lanz; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Libby Larkin, Pontiac; daughter of Dale and Jenny Larkin; Hawkeye Community College
- Lillian Logan, Saunemin; daughter of Christian and Raymond Logan; Heartland Community College
- Heidi Maier, Fox Point, Wisconsin; daughter of Marcus and Patty Maier; Marquette University Law School
- Molly Masching, Pontiac; daughter of Bill and Michelle Masching; Eureka College
- Abigail Matern, Odell; daughter of Steve and Janet Matern; Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Camryn Miles, West Melbourne, Florida; daughter of James and Misti Mies; Belmont University
- Robert Mogged, Piper City; son of Paul and Sharon Mogged; Illinois Wesleyan University
- Grace Mund, Odell; daughter of Erick and Laura Mund; Olivet Nazarene University
- Emma Nelson, Pontiac; daughter of Mark Nelson and Susan Hurst; Loras College
- Marley Noles, Odell; daughter of Ed and Kate Noles; Loras College
- Ava Nollen, Pontiac; daughter of Nate and Angie Nollen; University of Iowa
- Emma O'Lone, Odell; daughter of Daniel and Shelly O'Lone; Illinois State University
- Andrew Pelletier, Pontiac; son of Chris and Beth Pelletier; Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Nicholas Pelletier, Pontiac; son of Chris and Beth Pelletier; Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Keely Pickett, Pontiac; daughter of John and Angie Pickett; Northwestern University
- Sydnee Plesko, Streator; Greenville University
Q-Z
- Nathan Reed, Chenoa; son of Greg and Penny Reed; Monmouth College
- Benjamin Rhoda, Chenoa; son of Kurt and Kim Rhoda; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Macey Rice, Pontiac; daughter of Andrew and Rachael Rice; Trinity Christian College
- Logan Roe, Odell; son of Kevin and Barbara Roe; Iowa State University
- Carter Ruff, Streator; son of Jesse and Melissa Ruff; Bradley University
- Glen Ruff, Cornell; son of Nancy Barton and Mark Ruff; Bradley University
- Olivia Schickel, Pontiac; daughter of Sara Attig and Scot Schickel; Illinois State University
- Isabelle Schultz, Dwight; daughter of Mary Schultz; Shenandoah University
- Trevor Sexton, Odell; University of Illinois
- Sydney Shepherd, Pontiac; daughter of Chad and Becky Shepherd; Illinois State University
- Kenna Skaggs, Chenoa; daughter of JD and Jaime Skaggs; Marquette University
- Rebecca Smith, Pontiac; daughter of Steve and Mary Smith; Loyola University, Chicago
- Maddison Stark, Pontiac; daughter of Jeff and Christine Stark; St. Ambrose University
- Mason Sterling, Streator; son of Joseph and Rebecca Sterling; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Anna Stevenson, Saunemin; daughter of William and Liliana Stevenson; Bradley University
- Haven Stover, Streator; daughter of Angela Kissell and Mark Stover; Illinois State University
- Bryce Teuebel, Fairbury; son of Nathan and Jennifer Teuebel; Illinois State University
- Alexis Thetard, Blackstone; daughter of Brandon and Abby Thetard; Illinois State University
- Hunter Trainor, Pontiac; son of Ed Trainor and Jocelyn Beckman; Olivet Nazarene University
- Sarah Waldbeser, Fairbury; daughter of James and Renae Waldbeser; Illinois State University
- Drew Wayman, Pontiac; son of David and Vicki Wayman; Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Leah Wayman, Pontiac; son of David and Vicki Wayman; Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Shay Wilcoxen, Ancona; daughter of Tom and Kerri Wilcoxen; Heartland Community College
- Irene Wilken, Chatsworth; daughter of John and Tania Wilken; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Katelind Winterland, Fairbury; daughter of David and Nicole Winterland; Eastern Illinois University
- Joshua Woodrey, Chenoa; son of Jason and Amy Woodrey; Augustana College
- Ellie Wright, Pontiac; daughter of Eric and Kristi Wright; Illinois State University
- Rylee Zimmerman, Pontiac; daughter of Daniel Zimmerman; Graceland University | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/a-look-at-the-latest-central-illinois-academic-successes/article_29e18b38-15fe-11ee-ae3f-e7d934e11f82.html | 2023-07-02T10:17:51 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/a-look-at-the-latest-central-illinois-academic-successes/article_29e18b38-15fe-11ee-ae3f-e7d934e11f82.html |
ROSWELL, Ga. — After a sewage spill showed elevated E. coli levels in the Chattahoochee River Friday, officials closed an additional five miles of the river on Saturday after already issuing a partial closure.
Six miles of the river had previously been closed Friday from the Chattahoochee Nature Center to Johnson Ferry. The river is now closed up to 11 miles -- extending from Johnson Ferry to the East Palisades-Whitewater Creek area.
The shut down of part of the river stems from a sewage spill at Willeo Creek Park in Roswell. The move is being described by officials as precautionary and at the recommendation of health officials to assess the contamination. It will be completely off-limits for people to use.
Park leaders explained that BacteriAlert program, which is a partnership between the park, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and the U.S. Geological Survey, found conditions consistent with an ongoing sewage spill above Willeo Creek Park. Water quality tests received Friday were deemed unsafe for recreation by EPA standards, a news release reads.
RELATED: This stretch of the Chattahoochee River is closed after sewage spill elevates E. coli levels
Elevated levels of E. coli levels can lead to health concerns with common symptoms manifesting as diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and fever. Children, the elderly or people with a weak immune system could see more severe symptoms.
River officials did not say whether the closures would last through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
"As the park and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper continue monitoring and testing for water quality, additional closures may be implemented if E. coli levels reach dangerous levels in other parts of the river," officials said in a prepared statement.
People can check the closure status here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/additional-5-miles-chattahoochee-river-closed-sewage-spill-contaminates-water/85-303938d0-9706-4e57-8bb3-f7fe8b5199bf | 2023-07-02T10:31:42 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/additional-5-miles-chattahoochee-river-closed-sewage-spill-contaminates-water/85-303938d0-9706-4e57-8bb3-f7fe8b5199bf |
ATLANTA — Police are asking for the public's help in finding a critically missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen in southeast Atlanta.
Christian Thomas was last seen at a home located at 846 Flat Shoals Way SE on Friday.
When he went missing, Thomas was wearing a blue T-shirt, peach shorts over gray thermal pants and orange Crocs. He is being reported missing by his family, Atlanta Police said.
Anyone with information on where Thomas may be is asked to call 911 or the Atlanta Police Department's Special Victim's Unit at 404-546-4260 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/police-searching-critically-missing-12-year-old-southeast-atlanta/85-14f1ad1b-57fa-460e-9435-bf9d7c9d23d2 | 2023-07-02T10:31:46 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/police-searching-critically-missing-12-year-old-southeast-atlanta/85-14f1ad1b-57fa-460e-9435-bf9d7c9d23d2 |
ATLANTA — Multiple motorcycles stationed inside the parking deck of the old Atlanta Police training facility were set on fire and destroyed in the early morning hours Saturday, fire officials said.
Atlanta Fire officials said someone or a group of people set the motorcycles on fire just after 2 a.m. They were parked inside the garage of the APD Training Academy in the 100 block of Southside Industrial Parkway.
Neither Atlanta Police or Atlanta Fire Rescue officials would confirm with 11Alive if the motorcycles were Atlanta Police motorcycles.
Fire officials said "incendiary devices" were found in the area as well, but they did not say whether those devices were actually used in the destruction of the motorcycles.
Gov. Kemp released a statement on social media Saturday afternoon blasting those responsible for the damage, calling the behavior "tactics of organized criminals" rather than protesters, and that they would work diligently to find the suspects and bring them to justice.
No one was hurt in the fire, but authorities said they are still searching for those responsible and a motive behind it.
11Alive photojournalists saw MARTA Police and Fulton County Sheriff's Office deputies at the scene investigating just hours after the first reports of damage.
No agency has confirmed if this is a random act or the act of a specific protest group.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/several-motorcycles-set-on-fire-destroyed-apd-training-academy/85-3c4d69b2-1e26-4945-b7c9-13be5d806157 | 2023-07-02T10:31:48 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/several-motorcycles-set-on-fire-destroyed-apd-training-academy/85-3c4d69b2-1e26-4945-b7c9-13be5d806157 |
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — A South Fulton police officer was recognized for his bravery and selflessness after he fearlessly sprang into action on June 17; video footage released from the department shows him risking his own life to save a man trapped inside a burning vehicle following a devastating accident.
Officer Kevin Turner swiftly pulled the individual from the wreckage, ensuring their escape from harm's way before the flames fully engulfed the car and spread to the area around. His quick thinking and remarkable bravery undeniably saved a life.
The City of South Fulton Police Department took to Facebook to commend Officer Turner's exceptional courage, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to protecting and serving the community.
"Let us take this moment to acknowledge Officer Turner's heroic actions and express our heartfelt appreciation to all the men and women in law enforcement who put themselves in harm's way to protect and serve our community. Your dedication and bravery do not go unnoticed, and we are forever grateful for your unwavering commitment," its post read in part.
To further highlight Officer Turner's courageous rescue, the South Fulton Police Department released gripping body camera footage. The video captures the heart-stopping moments as Officer Turner approaches the burning vehicle, finding a man lying on the ground. Without hesitation, he pulls the individual across the ground to safety, with flames coming from the car in front of them. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/south-fulton-officer-kevin-turner-burning-car-facebook/85-b7a3a932-5b0c-480f-9d70-4b4f9d23dca7 | 2023-07-02T10:31:52 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/south-fulton-officer-kevin-turner-burning-car-facebook/85-b7a3a932-5b0c-480f-9d70-4b4f9d23dca7 |
During the final days of the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Senate approved Senate Bill 1013, a measure to allow siting of one recreational vehicle (RV) on a rural residential zoned property, increasing housing options in rural Oregon.
Current regulations limit rural residential properties to a single dwelling and define “rural use” as one dwelling per ten acres. Recreational vehicles (RVs) are defined in statute as vehicles with or without motive power that are designed for use as temporary living quarters. Current law restricts local governments from prohibiting the placement or occupancy of an RV, or from imposing any limit on the length of occupancy of an RV as a residential dwelling, provided the recreational vehicle is located in a manufactured dwelling park, mobile home park or recreational vehicle park, a release from the Oregon Senate Republican states.
Sen. Cedric Hayden (R-Fall Creek) introduced and co-chief sponsored the bill.
“One of the greatest responsibilities the Legislature was tasked with this session was finding ways to increase the supply of housing and stabilize Oregon’s workforce,” Hayden said. “We often struggle to find employees to fill essential jobs in rural communities in part because there is nowhere to rent.
Senate Bill 1013 is a low-cost opportunity to provide suitable housing options for people looking for employment while boosting Oregon’s rural workforce. I appreciate the efforts of Commissioner Tootie Smith who brought this concept to my office.”
Sen. David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford),is co-chief sponsor of the bill.
“We must remove barriers that keep family-wage jobs from being filled in my community and across the state. Senate Bill 1013 gives our counties an opportunity to do this without a significant price tag,” Smith said.
“We know workers turn down jobs after facing the harsh reality that there are little to no adequate housing options for them. Senate Bill 1013 is a viable addition to the toolbox to relieve the pressure on Oregon’s housing and workforce shortage,” Sen. Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath Falls), co-chief sponsor of the bill, said.
“This bill is a result of a constituent concern – a woman could not park an RV on her sister’s property for use as a residence following the death of her husband. Our current land use regulations were leading to unnecessary financial hardship and the potential to become homeless. For Clackamas County, this legislation offers a housing solution that extends into rural and unincorporated communities and will support families and people in need,” Clackamas County Commissioner Tootie Smith said.
According to the Department of land Conservation and Development Department, Oregon needs to develop more than 550,000 new housing units across income levels to accommodate 20 years of population growth and account for current underproduction.
The legislation is awaiting the governor’s signature. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/legislation-increases-housing-options-in-rural-oregon/article_75a12bf6-3aae-57b5-a1cc-3548ecf827a2.html | 2023-07-02T10:40:17 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/legislation-increases-housing-options-in-rural-oregon/article_75a12bf6-3aae-57b5-a1cc-3548ecf827a2.html |
Timed entry and parking reservations for the Holiday Lights event at Shore Acres State Park are now available online. The event runs Nov. 23-Dec. 31, and parking time slots are available for 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily. A reservation is needed for a vehicle to park at the event and includes entry for everyone inside the car.
“The new entry system launched last year with the support of the Friends of Shore Acres,” says Lee Ricci, park manager for the Sunset Bay Management Unit. “Visitor feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and we’ve worked with the Friends to continue the system this year. Visitors said they appreciated the quick entry into the parking area without waiting in long lines on the road. Plus, the system improved safety for everyone traveling on the Cape Arago Highway, and smoothed out the process overall.”
The Friends of Shore Acres sponsors the annual Holiday Lights, which has delighted visitors since 1987. The event was paused 2020-2021 for visitor safety during the pandemic and resumed in 2022.
The $5 fee for parking and timed entry is the same amount as the normal parking permit price for the park. The fee may be waived if the person making the reservation has one of the following and selects the option during the reservation process:
• 12- or 24-month parking permit;
• Special access pass for either the veterans with service-connected disabilities or foster, guardian and adoptive foster parents of Oregon foster children;
• Current Oregon State Park camping confirmation that coincides with the date of the event visit;
• Or an Oregon Pacific Coast Passport.
Reservations also can be made by calling 800-452-5687. Visitors do not have the option to purchase a parking permit onsite to park.
At entry into the light show, visitors must present a screen shot of the ticket via their smartphone or the printed ticket, as well as the selected pass, permit, or campground confirmation. Park staff asks that visitors have everything ready to show to keep traffic moving.
Although visitors can reserve their timed entry parking spot now, additional time slots will be available later this fall during a seven-day rolling window. Visitors can make reservations on Nov. 16 for visits on Nov. 23, and so on. The rolling window continues through the end of the event Dec. 31.
“We realize that it’s early for many families to make November and December plans and we want people to have an opportunity for spur-of-the-moment visits,” Ricci adds, “We’re holding half the parking sites for that rolling seven-day window to ensure visitors can reserve closer to the event.”
Visit the Oregon State Parks website for 12 and 24-month parking permit and special access pass information. Oregon Pacific Coast Passport information is available at the US Forest Service website. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/shore-acres-state-park-holiday-lights-timed-entry-parking-reservations-available-now/article_24c4cb9e-1480-11ee-9474-7f67d7e5303b.html | 2023-07-02T10:40:23 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/shore-acres-state-park-holiday-lights-timed-entry-parking-reservations-available-now/article_24c4cb9e-1480-11ee-9474-7f67d7e5303b.html |
Meet Betty Jo Schneider: Founder of Designs by Jo Jo's Creations
Have you seen one of those colorful balloon marquees at a recent event for a friend or family member or a party at work? Those wonderful works of art could have been created by Betty Jo Schneider also known as Jo Jo Schneider, founder and chief executive officer of Designs by Jo Jo’s Creations.
“We are so proud to be a business local to Stark County,” Schneider said. “Because of the community’s support, we have been able to expand rapidly since starting in 2021. We recently moved into our new building in Oakwood Plaza (in Plain Township), allowing us to extend our reach to more clients. We are also proud to work with our local schools, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the fantastic events they organize for our community.”
Schneider graduated Northwest High School and RG Drage Career Technical Center. She lives with her family in Canton. She and her husband Ty have a son, Alan Michael, and a daughter, Dylana. They have one granddaughter, Zariah. The family has three dachshunds — Fritz, Molly and Gigi.
Schneider has had many roles in her lifetime. Starting out in banking. After having children, she focused on being a full-time mom while also supporting her husband in his business. As her children aged, she had the opportunity to pursue more of her own passions.
“I spent many years coaching high school cheerleading, mentoring many successful young women," she said. "Coaching allowed me to play a greater role in my community and network with others. I have always had a passion for hosting and entertaining guests. As a coach, I would pour my heart into banquets and community fundraisers for my athletes.
“A parent of an athlete once asked if I would make a balloon marquee for their son’s 16th birthday and that’s when Designs by Jo Jo’s Creations was born. What began as a personal passion quickly escalated into my full-time profession. It is never too late to pursue your calling!”
Five questions with Dan Moeglin:Executive director of Stark Parks
Would you detail the design and event services you do as Designs by Jo Jo’s Creations?
While many people know us for our luxury balloon art, Designs by Jo Jo’s Creations is a full-service event planning company.
We take the stress out of event planning for our clients by being a one-stop shop for all party needs. We coordinate events on any scale from showers and birthdays to mass corporate events and weddings. We coordinate events to the liking of our clients, having them be as hands-on as they wish.
What is your philosophy as a small business owner?
As a small business owner in the event planning realm, I believe it is imperative to treat every client as if their event is one you are celebrating with your own family.
We believe in celebrating life’s greatest moments. Life is full of trials and tribulations that give us an immense appreciation for the joyous seasons.
Where do you get your inspiration for your balloon designs?
Along with a few of many fantastic employees, I have had the opportunity to travel the country to attend national balloon art training and expositions.
While some of my inspiration has come from my continued education in event planning and balloon art, it is truly my clients that provide my greatest inspiration. If a client has a vision, we will bring it to life.
What is the typical feedback you get from people when they first see your balloon creations?
We are so fortunate that people have loved not only our balloon art but the various events we have planned. Whether it be corporate grand openings, bridal showers, or weddings, we emphasize every single detail, bringing joy to our clients and those around them.
How do you start creating ideas for some of the designs or themes for events you work with?
Event planning always starts off with a consultation with my clients. As the event planner, it is my job to take the client’s vision and bring it to life. My team and I hold excellence as a standard, capitalizing on every single detail.
Editor's note: Five questions with ... is a Sunday feature that showcases a member of the Stark County community. If you'd like to recommend someone to participate, send an email to newsroom@cantonrep.com. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/02/five-questions-with-betty-joe-schneider-founder-of-designs-by-jo-jos-creations/70342556007/ | 2023-07-02T10:40:41 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/02/five-questions-with-betty-joe-schneider-founder-of-designs-by-jo-jos-creations/70342556007/ |
Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Cruise-in Friday in Alliance
ALLIANCE − Cruise-In to Downtown Main Street will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Participating businesses can be found between 117 E. Main and 501 E. Main. Many free, family-friendly activities will be available.
The Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce downtown Summer Concert Series will present Mellow Villains at the caboose from 6 to 8 p.m.
Olde Canal Days Festival this week
CANAL FULTON − The Olde Canal Days Festival will take place downtown Thursday through Saturday. The festival mixes history with carnival entertainment, and will include a vintage baseball game and Civil War reenactment camp.
The Grand Parade will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, and the fireworks show will be at 10 p.m. The festival will be open from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 11 am to 11 p.m. Saturday. For more festival info, events and schedule, visit DiscoverCanalFulton.com.
Black History Archive Day is Saturday
CANTON − Black History Archive Day will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Wm. McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive. Community members are invited to stop by and reminisce, share your history, and help the museum preserve the history of the Black community in Stark County.
Bring stories, photographs, letters, documents, scrapbooks, and 3-D objects and share the history surrounding your mementos. Museum staff will scan or photograph your items and give you a digital copy back on a USB (while supplies last). Items will be returned to you immediately. Contributors will receive a free digital copy of all images collected.
The event is in partnership with the Committee to Preserve Stark County Black History.
Italian American Festival this weekend
CANTON − The Stark County Italian American Festival will be held in downtown Canton’s Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW, from Friday through Sunday.
The festival is 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. A Catholic Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday. The festival features food, music and live entertainment, bocce and a casino. For more information and a schedule, visit https://cantonitalianfesta.org/.
'Despicable Me 2’ at the Palace
CANTON − The Anniversary Film Series continues at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, with a showing of "Despicable Me 2.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $7, with tickets available at the door.
Elvis tribute concert in Hartville
HARTVILLE − The Hartville Kitchen 1015 Edison St. NW, will present Jay Freeman Tribute to the King - Elvis Tribute Matinee Concert from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more information and to buy tickets, visit https://hartvillekitchen.com/events/ or call 330-877-9353.
Creative Movement, Outback Ray at Jackson amphitheater
JACKSON TWP. − Creative Movement, a free program for children ages 3-5, will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays this month in the Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway NW.
Barb Craven of Craven Dance Studio will lead the children in exercising, singing and creative movement through music. Sessions will be about 45 minutes in length. Registration is not required for the program. Parents should bring a lawn chair. For more information, contact amphitheater coordinator Chylece Head at 330-832-2845.
Meanwhile, Outback Ray and his Amazing Animals will present a free show from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the amphitheater.
Journey tribute band E5C4P3 to perform Friday
JACKSON TWP. − Journey tribute band E5C4P3 will perform Friday at the Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway NW. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and end around 9:30 p.m. Parking is free. Buy tickets at www.jacksonamphitheater.com.
Writing Circles, Casual Clay program at Massillon Museum
MASSILLON − The Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, will offer a writing circle with Expanding Circles Collective from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The session is open to anyone ages 18 and older with an interest in writing and art. Payment is made on a self-assessed sliding scale between $15 and $35. A writing circle also will be offered from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Separate registration will be required.
Meanwhile, adults and children are invited to make their own clay masterpieces during the Casual Clay class in the Massillon Museum’s Ceramics Studio from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 9. The fee, $25 ($20 for Massillon Museum members) per person, includes all supplies.
Register for the Writing Circles or Casual Clay at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061.
Music and food trucks Thursday
NORTH CANTON − The North Canton Public Library Summer Series continues with the Ben Gage Trio, a folk-Americana band out of Akron, performing music from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the City Hall portico. Food trucks will be Swensons and Completely Cookied.
Summer camp Saturday at Sippo Lake Park
PERRY TWP. – Summer Camp, a free drop-in event, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at all three entrances to Sippo Lake Park (off Perry Drive, 12th Street, and Genoa Avenue). Bring along families and friends to enjoy your favorite summer camp activities.
You can drive or walk using the trails to different activity areas, each with different options to participate in. Follow the signs in each area to get started and pick up an event map. No pre-registration is required. For more information, visit https://starkparks.com/summerfest/.
Sippo Lake Park – North (Exploration Gateway), 5712 12th St. NW, will have a native plant sale, live music, Trail Tales activity with Stark Library, hoverball archery, concessions
Sippo Lake Park – East, 5300 Tyner St., will have fishing with the Berkley Fishing Team (bait and fishing poles provided), free pedal and paddle boat 15-minute rental, concessions and food
Sippo Lake Park – West, 800 Genoa Ave., will have live animal viewing at the Wildlife Conservation Center, scavenger hunt, yoga, Bird Beak Buffet, snacktivity
Explore the sky at the Wilderness Center
SUGAR CREEK TWP. − The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, will host the planetarium show Journey to a Billion Suns at 9 p.m. Friday in the Astronomy Education Building.
Please arrive 10 minutes early. For more information or to register for the planetarium show, visit https://tinyurl.com/29wmkusc or call 330-359-5235. Cost is $6.
The Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club will host its monthly first Friday Star Watch at 10 p.m. Friday. Telescopes will be available, or you may bring your own. Club members will be available to help.
Registration is required for this free event; visit https://tinyurl.com/3ba4takh or call 330-359-5235. Star Watch is canceled if cloudy. Registrants will receive an email the afternoon prior to this event stating if the Star Watch will take place as scheduled or if it is canceled.
Canton Concert Band to perform
The Canton Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Sippo Lake Park in Perry Township and at 3:30 p.m. July 9 at the Hoover Park Festival at the Hoover Historical Society in North Canton. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/02/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/70351344007/ | 2023-07-02T10:40:47 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/02/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/70351344007/ |
Former Coca-Cola garage to become Durty Bull brewery
Roughly three years ago, Zach Boshamer, co-owner of Gastonia-based investing company North of Fifth, teamed up with long-time friend and Gastonia native Jordan Doctor to bring a new brewery to the city’s FUSE District.
Doctor finished brewery school in 2020 and quickly joined the team as a co-owner and manager at Durty Bull’s original location in Durham.
Boshamer had seen the potential in the old Coca-Cola garage on South Trenton Street in Gastonia and reached out to Doctor about a possible partnership.
“It would have been more economical to tear it down,” Boshamer said.
However, “It’s kind of an architectural gem in and of itself,” he added.
According to Doctor, “Everyone saw the potential, and it was like, ‘this is going to be something special.'”
Special, but not without its challenges. According to Boshamer, the structure was in pretty bad shape when they first got it.
Designing for the building did not start until they had already made the purchase.
Despite the shape of the building, the project was estimated to be complete by spring 2023. However, COVID was a setback, and the team is now hoping to have the brewery up and running in the next six months to a year.
They have decided to keep some of the brick exposed from the original building as well as the original roof.
The team added walls inside to create an event space that will be separate from the dining area, a full kitchen, and of course, a bar with a rather large beer cooler.
The event space will be open a lot of the time, but the brewery will have the ability to close it off for private events.
The Durty Bull team is hoping to host live music, trivia nights, comedy shows, and other entertainment events at the brewery.
A lot of the live music will take place outdoors.
The backyard of the building was once a field that rose several feet above the ground level inside the building.
The team dug into that field to create a bricked-in patio space that will include a fireplace, and left part of the upper field accessible by a paved path to use as a game area for children.
Boshamer and Doctor both have children, and having a family-friendly space was important to them.
“We want this to be eclectic, diverse, and family friendly,” said Doctor.
The Gastonia location will only be able to do about one third of the brewing that the Durty Bull’s Durham location does.
While this does mean many of the staple brews offered by Durty Bull will have to be shipped from Durham, Doctor says it will enable this location to focus on, “pilot batches and specialty brews.”
Bringing a new brewery to Gastonia made perfect sense to Boshamer.
“We’ve always recognized the potential in Gastonia,” Boshamer said.
“What Cavendish has done in this space is phenomenal. There’s room for another brewery in this town. Maybe the two can feed off of each other and get people out.”
Boshamer and Doctor both find it exciting to see the growth happening in Gastonia. The two grew up in Gastonia and have known each other for a long time.
“Growing up it was always like, let’s go to Charlotte and do something,” Doctor said.
“Gastonia is really the last city within a 30-minute radius of Charlotte to see that growth,” said Boshamer.
Boshamer says he sees a need for something in this community. He believes the brewery can help fill that need.
While there is no set opening date, Gaston County residents can taste test a brew from Durty Bull at Gastonia’s July 4th celebration. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/02/former-coca-cola-garage-to-become-durty-bull-brewery/70362243007/ | 2023-07-02T10:44:01 | 0 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/07/02/former-coca-cola-garage-to-become-durty-bull-brewery/70362243007/ |
WATERLOO — Part of City Hall has the potential to be remodeled if a building study is approved by the City Council.
The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday in the council chambers at City Hall.
Councilmembers will consider approving a professional services agreement with InVision Architecture of Waterloo to conduct a study for a renovation of the mayor’s office and police department public access on the first floor of City Hall. The cost of the study is $13,000.
City documents state preliminary design work has been done for the mayor’s office and will be used as the basis of planning for the study of the police department’s public area. The intent is to use the study in developing a conceptual plan to provide first floor direct access to the department through a revised entrance.
If approved, the study would provide floor and site plans, scope narratives, a project budget and a summary of moving to the bidding process. The final report is expected to be complete by Sept. 30.
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The council is also set to promote current Finance Manager Bridgett Wood to the position of finance director. If approved, Wood would receive an annual salary of $120,000.
A personnel requisition form states this would fill the empty position of chief finance officer, which has been empty since September when Michelle Weidner retired.
The main job responsibilities are listed as planning, organizing and directing all municipal financial investments, citywide budget development, accounts receivable and payable, accounting purchasing, billing and collections.
The requisition form states there will be cost savings for the city by changing the position from CFO to finance director, as well as hiring within to fill Wood’s current position of finance manager. The position is already budgeted for this and current fiscal years.
The council could also approve:
- A 28E agreement for consolidated public safety communications. Waterloo would contribute $1.4 million based on 100% taxable property valuation. The resolution was taken off the last council meeting’s agenda due to an error in numbers that could not be amended during the meeting.
- A development agreement and minimum assessment agreement with Drew Reg Investments, LLC, for the construction of a new commercial building at 2920 Janet Drive. The agreement would have a tax rebate schedule of 60% for years one through five with a minimum assessment agreement of $595,460. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/government-and-politics/waterloo-council-considers-city-hall-remodeling/article_8f20bfd2-16ad-11ee-a3cd-174afecafed6.html | 2023-07-02T10:45:01 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/government-and-politics/waterloo-council-considers-city-hall-remodeling/article_8f20bfd2-16ad-11ee-a3cd-174afecafed6.html |
In a tender moment after Wednesday’s sentencing of the motorist who critically injured an Idaho State Police trooper last fall on Interstate 84, there was a time for forgiveness.
Sgt. Mike Wendler and his wife, Amy, hugged motorist Emina Hukic, each hoping for good things to come after the tragic crash on Sept. 8 turned the Wendlers’ world upside down.
“It was cathartic for us to let go of the hurt and bitterness,” Amy Wendler wrote in a message to the Times-News. “Although Mike has a long way to go in the healing process, not forgiving her won’t help him heal faster.”
During the hugs, the Wendlers encouraged Hukic to make better decisions in the future.
For the misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and driving without privileges, Hukic, 22, will spend three days on Jerome County’s work detail, picking up trash along roadways or other such tasks.
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If Hukic, 22, abides by the terms of her 12-month supervised probation, she will spend three days on Jerome County’s work detail, picking up trash along roadways or performing other similar tasks.
Her sentence, part of a plea deal, of 180 days jail time was mostly suspended, with 10 days discretionary.
It’s a sentence that Amy Wendler feels is light, adding that this isn’t the first time Hukic has had legal problems. Hukic shouldn’t have been driving in the first place, having her driver’s license suspended in January due to a DUI charge, she said.
“There is nothing we can do to change the outcome but look for the blessings that could come out of it,” Amy wrote on a GoFundMe page that is raising money to help with her husband’s medical expenses.
She said she believes the law should be changed to include consequences for injuring someone while driving while distracted.
“Since it is not, we had to work with what we could,” she said.
Hukic is remorseful and has indicated she’s willing to go in front of the legislature and ask for stricter consequences for distracted driving, Amy Wendler said.
Jerome city attorney BJ Hess agreed that Hukic is distraught over the suffering she caused.
“It’s been a tough thing for both parties,” Hess said.
Amy Wendler stressed the importance of motorists knowing the dangers of distracted driving.
“A lot of people, especially younger people, use cellphones while driving,” she said.
A police report said Hukic was driving her 2012 Hyundai Sonata that morning to Twin Falls via I-84 to get to her job at a Twin Falls bank. Beforehand, a train was blocking traffic, prompting her to take Exit 165 instead of Exit 168 that she normally uses.
She texted her boss that she’d be late for work.
Hukic told investigators that she saw emergency lights when she was just west of the 168 overpass.
Witnesses say Hukic was initially in the left-hand lane but braked and veered into the right-hand lane, where Wendler was using hand motions directing motorists.
The impact threw Wendler an estimated 15 feet into the air and back 30 feet, next to a Jerome City Fire Department truck. Firefighters rendered first aid and Wendler was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Medical Center in Idaho Falls.
Hukic eventually admitted to police that she snapped a photo of the police lights prior to the crash, reports say, and deleted it after the crash because she didn’t want anyone to think that she intentionally struck the ISP trooper.
She initially told police that she looked down to look at a notification on her phone, and when she looked up, she had to take evasive action to avoid hitting a vehicle in front of her, reports say.
Hukic carried a minimal amount of auto insurance, Hukic’s attorney, public defender Steven McRae said during Wednesday’s sentencing.
A hearing to discuss restitution will be set at a later date, court records say.
Mike Wendler received a traumatic brain injury in the crash, and although his family said his progress has been miraculous, he is not yet fully recovered.
“We have a long road of healing still,” his wife said. “Such a long road but, that doesn’t mean she (Hukic) has to continue to suffer with us. She can help us.” | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/a-time-of-healing-jerome-woman-sentenced-after-crash-that-injured-isp-trooper/article_33eefab0-182a-11ee-bec3-b36c91db08f3.html | 2023-07-02T11:13:04 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/a-time-of-healing-jerome-woman-sentenced-after-crash-that-injured-isp-trooper/article_33eefab0-182a-11ee-bec3-b36c91db08f3.html |
ARLEY MONTERROSA
Age: 36
Height: 5 feet, 8 inches
Weight: 210 pounds
Sex: Male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Wanted for failure to appear on the original charge of sexual battery — lewd or lascivious acts on a minor child 16 to 17
Bond: $300,000
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_90355620-1875-11ee-8cce-0f1f888d4c9e.html | 2023-07-02T11:13:10 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-county-most-wanted/article_90355620-1875-11ee-8cce-0f1f888d4c9e.html |
DALLAS — Family, friends and loved ones of Eugene Gates gathered Saturday at Willow Grove Baptist Church in Dallas to mourn his loss and celebrate his life.
Gates, 66, died on June 20 while delivering mail on his route in Lakewood during the sweltering Texas summer heat. The heat index was above 110 degrees that day. While the cause of Gates' death is still unknown, it is sparking conversations about the working conditions of USPS letter carriers.
He had been with USPS since November 1987.
The sound of Gospel music filled Willow Grove Baptist Church as family and friends wore royal purple – his favorite color. Gates was described as a loving husband, father and 10-year member of the church.
"Brother Eugene Gates Jr. has been a devoted and committed member of Willow Grove Baptist Church, faithfully serving under the leadership of Pastor Mark E. Walker Sr.," Amber Hopkins said. "Brother Eugene Gates Jr. has consistently demonstrated a spirit of love, compassion and dedication in his service to this church and its members."
According to his obituary, Gates grew up in Killeen, Texas, and graduated from Killeen High School in 1975. Gates enlisted in the U.S. Army twice from 1976-1980 and 1982-1985, receiving honorable discharge both times. Gates then pursued his career with USPS in 1987 and moved to Dallas, where he remained a postal worker for 36 years.
Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 132 said his death was unexpected but not in vain.
"The loss of Eugene brought attention to the working conditions at the United States Postal Service. His passing alerted the government to demand changes to protect the safety of letter carriers while they performed their duties," National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 132 President Kimetra Lewis said to the applause of funeral attendees.
"The loss of Eugene brought public concern for the letter carriers who are not only essential workers, but who are the backbone of the United States Postal Service," Lewis added.
Gates is survived by his wife, Carla, daughter Carolyn Shanaye Jones, son Jameil Gates, father Eugene Talbert Gates, Sr., bonus son Desmond Ray, brother Elder Christopher Gates, sister Jacqueline Gates-Jones, step sisters Godiva Guillory and Nina Guillory, five grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Thank you for being our rock and showing us the true meaning of unconditional love," Carolyn Shanaye Jones said. "May your spirit find eternal peace. We miss you. We love you. We will always remember you."
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PALO PINTO COUNTY, Texas — In Palo Pinto County, about 1,000 acres have burned in a wildfire.
As of Saturday morning, the fire was 75% contained. The Texas A&M Forest Service said it’s being called the “storage fire” because it started behind a storage unit off TX-16 in Strawn.
“We’ve ruled out any natural causes, so it is a human-caused fire,” said Adam Turner, the public information officer for Texas A&M Forest Service.
On Friday, Black Hawk helicopters and large air tankers dropped water and fire retardant from sunrise to sunset.
Every year, wildfires spread in Palo Pinto County. Turner said Texas A&M Forest Service are constantly preparing for it. It takes first responders and resources from in and out of the state to save people and property.
It leaves Billy Horton frustrated. His family has owned a property in the Sportsman’s World neighborhood since 1976.
“I don’t know when people are going to learn, you know, to quit doing things that start fires this time of year,” said Horton.
Someone else’s mistake leaves Horton with a destroyed barn and equipment that will cost him more than $100,000 to replace. Horton said this isn’t the first time he’s had property damaged by fire.
“It brings back memories from 2012. We had a really bad fire from 2012, and it burned a lot of this," he said.
The fire started Wednesday night. Horton saw it get worse on Thursday afternoon when the flames took over his property. He said firefighters saved his house.
“They never thought twice. We’re standing here talking right now, but yesterday, there were flames about fifty feet in the air here. It was an inferno and these guys were fighting it,” Horton said with tears in his eyes.
For Craig Elliott, an Arlington resident who owns a cabin near Possum Kingdom Lake, Friday was wait-and-see. Elliott, who decided not to evacuate, watched the fire approach his cabin on Thursday.
“Everything went bad,” Elliott said. “It came through around the corner like a firestorm. It was just an inferno. I just prayed.”
Elliott credited the work of firefighters for working around the clock to contain the fire.
“The trees will come back. They saved everyone,” Elliott said.
The Texas A&M Forest Service is warning people to prevent fires. Some advice includes not using fireworks, not dragging chains on trailers and keeping vehicle tires fully inflated.
Turner said conditions are expected to improve over the weekend, and he's cautiously optimistic.
"Fire crews were able to get on things earlier today and put a damper on it first thing this morning especially with all those additional air assets we had," Turner said. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/possum-kingdom-storage-fire-determined-human-caused/287-8956bdd4-eb35-4103-8286-d7e0cbc221a4 | 2023-07-02T11:19:18 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/possum-kingdom-storage-fire-determined-human-caused/287-8956bdd4-eb35-4103-8286-d7e0cbc221a4 |
ITASCA, Texas — Suspended Itasca ISD Superintendent Michael Stevens resigned from his position on Thursday, June 29.
The Itasca ISD Board of Trustees met on Thursday in a special-called meeting and unanimously accepted the suspended superintendent's resignation effective immediately.
According to the school district, Mr. Keith Boles will continue to serve the district as Interim Superintendent.
Stevens, 47, was arrested in Houston back in early June and charged with online solicitation of a minor, his bond had been set at $100,000.
Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen said Stevens sent naked photos of himself to a "15-year-old girl" who was really an undercover officer. He also reportedly requested naked photos and videos of "her."
Stevens bonded out of Harris County Jail on Tuesday, June 27.
Since his arrest, the Itasca ISD school board met multiple times to figure out Stevens' future with the district. Previously, it was decided that Stevens would remain suspended with pay and his ability to authorize any payments for the district was removed.
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Allegheny County police are investigating after a woman showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound.
The shooting occurred in the 900 block of Eighth Avenue in Munhall, according to police.
The woman was taken to the hospital around 3:50 a.m. Sunday by private vehicle. Her condition was not released.
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For young boy with critical illness, a 'dream come true' at Sarasota Police Department
Sarasota police answered a call on Monday involving a giraffe in distress.
The giraffe appeared stranded on the roof of police headquarters. Chief Rex Troche and his command team were briefed and SWAT was called in. Then, after a few tense moments, a SWAT officer rappelled down the west wall of the building with the giraffe in hand as grateful onlookers cheered an extraordinary rescue.
For young Andrew Pickart, it was mission accomplished.
"It is in actuality a dream come true," said Michael Pickart, Andrew's dad. "Andrew is always saying, 'Dad, let's play police chasing bad guys.' He always loves imagining doing different things, saving the world from different things. Every night before bed he's always asking to hear hero stories. It's a wish come true."
The toy giraffe rescue was part of a series of activities for Andrew arranged by SPD and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Andrew, 4, who suffers from neuroblastoma – a cancer that mostly affects children age 5 and younger – also was sworn-in as an honorary Sarasota police officer during a ceremony packed with family, police, and Sarasota officials.
"Anybody who has kids is really impacted by this," Troche said. "To have the platform we have, and to be able to use that platform to change lives, is important. If we have an opportunity to change a life like this by having officers share their time and love ... that's important to us. That's our mission. It was an honor for us. The whole day was just chicken soup for the heart."
Andrew, from Egg Harbor Township, N.J., has undergone surgery, multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and a variety of treatments for neuroblastoma. His original wish was a beach vacation in Florida. But Make-A-Wish reps contacted SPD after learning about Andrew’s fascination with police.
"Make-A-Wish reached out to us late in the week and wanted to let us know that Andrew and his family were here celebrating a very important vacation," Troche said. "And they said they would love to come down and have their son become an honorary part of our agency. We just jumped at the chance."
Andrew received a uniform, toured police headquarters, inspected police vehicles, and participated in a demonstration involving K-9 dogs. Each SPD specialty unit also presented Andrew with its challenge coin, including SWAT, Drone, Explosive Materials Unit, Crisis Negotiation Unit, Dive Team, and Traffic Unit.
After "Operation Giraffe Rescue," the giraffe was placed, naturally, in Andrew's hands for safekeeping.
"We learned he really loves giraffes," Troche said. "And so we wanted to make a special a mission where one of the SWAT members saves a giraffe."
During Andrew's oath, Troche asked, “Do you promise to be a good and great police officer?” Andrew said “OK.” Troche then declared, “Officer Andrew Pickart, you are now an honorary Sarasota police officer.”
"It meant a lot to us," Michael Pickart said.
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VIN'S PEOPLE: Manatee Technical College students excel at National SkillsUSA Conference
Manatee Technical College’s Arik Edstrom updated his resume rather impressively.
One year after taking first place in Five-Axis Computer Numerical Control Milling at the National SkillsUSA Conference, he did it again.
Edstrom joined bronze medalist Luciano Calvillo along with Paula Cardenas and Jason Watkins in ably representing MTC in Atlanta at the annual gathering of America’s future skilled workforce.
Students have to place first in state competitions to qualify.
Edstrom’s event evaluated one’s ability to plan and program jobs for the apparatus – five axis is the number of directions the cutting tool can move – and he won by reconfiguring and shortening the machining process.
Calvillo took third in Electrical Construction Wiring. Though second at state, he made nationals after the winner couldn’t attend.
Cardenas was sixth in Culinary Arts, vying against 21 students from the Culinary Institute of America and four-year universities. She also received a SkillPoint certificate in Technical Assessment for proficiency and workplace readiness.
Watkins competed in Three-Axis CNC Milling and received a SkillPoint certificate in Technical Assessment.
· That wily ol’ stork is en route in January for Alex and Ray Morris.
· Musical scholar Joan Rubinstein is 95 years young. She practically grew up in her father’s music store in Syracuse, N.Y., lived in Europe and had a painting studio in Philadelphia.
Now living in Lakehouse West in Sarasota, she hosts a monthly lecture with film on 18th and 19th century composers with snippets of their compositions in the community theater. Every seat is taken.
· That’s 16 years of wedded bliss for Ryan and Akili Boyd.
· World traveling waitress Brittany Wilson just visited Vietnam and Bali. That makes 54 countries. So far.
· Jaime Godbold was promoted to Medical Staff Office Manager at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
· Jason Boone is 37.
· Congrats to Parrish Community High’s new cheerleading officers. Kayla Sthreshley and Karina Sanchez are varsity captains and Morgan Fellows is co-captain, while Rylee Vitorit is JV captain and Sierra Wilson co-captain.
· Marauders General Manager Craig Warzecha joined Realize Bradenton’s board of directors.
· Spending a night at LaGuardia Airport wasn’t on the original New York City sightseeing itinerary for Manatee High’s chorus after performing at Carnegie Hall. But director Tommy Jomisko’s singers and chaperones were among countless fliers stranded by flight cancellations last week. Thankfully, it was one night only.
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NORMAL — Since 2020, Heartland Community College has offered esports alongside its existing, conventional athletics programs.
And, according to coach Jarrod Rackauskas, the program for competitive, organized video gaming has been growing ever since — in size and prominence. In fact, two Heartland Hawks recently won national championships for their respective games.
Jonathan Edmonson II and Luke Sherman, both freshmen, received their trophies last week for winning nationals in NBA 2K and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, respectively. They compete under the umbrella of National Junior College Athletics Association Esports, the national governing body for esports at two-year colleges. The organization's rapid growth mirrors that of the sport: It formed in fall 2019 with 12 member institutions, and today has 200 member institutions and thousands of student-athletes.
The industry is a lucrative one. Newzoo, the research company that tracks esports and live streaming globally, predicted last year that the global audience for these games would grow to 532 million. It said esports would generate nearly $1.38 billion in worldwide economic activity by the end of the year, with China accounting for nearly a third of that. And at an industry conference in October, executives with video game companies and casinos agreed that competitive video games offer major potential for betting. “Esports is only going to get bigger,” Seth Schorr, chairman of Las Vegas’ Downtown Grand casino, said at the time. “It’s not a fad.”
'Blood in the water'
At Heartland, even though students are playing video games, the esports program treats students' academic careers seriously.
"You're not just going to college and being like, 'Yo, let's just sit down and play some games on a Wednesday' — hanging out a little bit," said Rackauskas, whose athletes call him Coach R. "No. It's: You have two hours a night. You have match times. You have academic requirements. You have study tables."
Student-athletes even have their own academic adviser who arranges their schedules so that matches don't interfere with classes.
Rackauskas was adamant that collegiate esports are not "just video games."
"Competitive esports," he said, "you're gonna walk into the arena — it's not going to be full of kids bringing in takeout and 2-liter bottles of soda, because that's not how a professional organization runs."
It's important to note that Rackauskas wasn't always an esports coach. He used to be on the sidelines for basketball, baseball and football.
That "old guard" competitive sentiment transfers to the off-season and practice as well.
"If you want to get your team up to snuff at competition, why would you reinvent the wheel?" Rackauskas said.
During the summer season, Heartland's strength and conditioning coach, Lucas Cook, has implemented a physical workout and reward system for the "e-athletes," as well as nutrition plans.
Sometimes, Rackauskas said he has to bring that old, "bad guy" coach to the surface. And, yes, sometimes he has to get real with his e-athletes.
"There's still times where you sometimes, as we'd say in like football, you know, you've got to yell and get someone's ass on fire ... so there was a bad call or there was lag. Or, you know, there might be a glitch that you didn't see," Rackauskas said. "Play your game. Like, no excuses. This is competitive."
He said players can't simply quit their games or give up. "(That's) not how this works. Like, it is blood in the water. We are sharks. Go. It's go time."
Down to nothing
Sherman said the esports program is a lot of fun and consists of friendly rivalries in a setting where everyone is pushing each other to be the best.
“I’m playing all of these matches and I know that my teammates are behind me, cheering me on, and that’s a good and comfortable feeling to know that I have this group of people behind me that is happy and wants me to be successful,” he said.
He primarily competes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a crossover fighting game published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch in 2018, but has been playing different installments of the popular game since 2008 with his older brother.
“I was about 5 when Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Wii came out and he was about 15 and he was getting into that, so of course I wanted to do whatever my brother was doing,” Sherman said.
“He taught me how to hold the controller, which buttons to press, and he beat up on me pretty hard.”
Sherman would go on to start an esports club at Parkside Junior High School, where he played League of Legends and Super Smash Bros., before attending Normal West High School. There, he played soccer and tennis, but also was instrumental in starting the esports club there with Rackauskas, who is the director and founder of esports at McLean County Unit 5.
“More and more when I talk to people, they’re less worried about people staying inside playing video games and they’re more impressed by having a space, that there is this community of people who are passionate and working hard at this and are successful,” Sherman said. “People more and more see and understand and respect that than a lot of people would have 10 years ago.”
His parents, Mary Kae and Dan Sherman, said their son's passion is definitely not something they would have pursued at his age, but they do see the benefits of another sport for kids and young adults.
“There’s maybe a stereotypical gamer that people have in their mind, but it’s really a mix,” Sherman's father said. “I think people are saying that within about five years, esports may overtake football as far as number of participants as the No. 1 sport in IHSA.”
Mary Kae Sherman said esports provides another space for students partaking in other extracurricular activities, like traditional sports or the arts, as well as those who may not be involved with any other activities.
“It really does bring a diverse group of kids together, especially at the high school level,” she said. “Then there were kids that didn’t have any place that they called their own until the esports team was put together.”
Rackauskas said he recruited Sherman last year from Normal West because of his leadership skills, as well as his gaming prowess.
“We have a very deep talent pool at Normal West,” Rackauskas said. “I knew that Luke would be the right guy to help lead the program and make people better.”
Sherman's road to the national championship was a challenging one. He lost initially and was forced into a lower-level bracket, but ultimately fought his way back and took control during a finals match, closing out the game with a reverse sweep.
“I was playing back really hard so by the end, all the momentum had gone to my favor,” he said. “I was just moving so fast by the end and I felt like I had so much momentum and it really felt like I had deserved it.”
Rackauskas recounted how Sherman lost his first match against a top-ranked opponent in qualifiers, dropping him to the "losers' bracket."
Sherman put his head down and, for about a week, trained against his opponent's playing style.
When they met again, Rackauskas said, Sherman had to win not just one best-of-five set, but two.
Down to the wire, Sherman battled back, winning the first set before going down 0 - 2 in the second set.
Rackauskas described the match as a war of attrition. And his athlete, Sherman, was better conditioned.
Rackauskas said one coach told Sherman, "'Just go after him. Just, just be relentless. Play reckless.' Game three comes out — boom ... And you can just see the kid's face (Sherman's opponent) just changed on the screen."
From there, Sherman would win three straight, taking six out of 10, and winning his title.
Rage quit
Edmonson had a different, yet slightly similar, experience with his championship match for NBA 2K.
The NBA 2K series uses real-life NBA players, records and statistics and lets video game players control the teams and compete against each other.
For instance, Rackauskas said, if an NBA player is injured in real life, that player is unavailable in the video game.
Edmonson, who grew up playing traditional, contact sports throughout grade and high school, said he can't remember when he started playing NBA 2K.
But he knows exactly when he got started with esports: his senior year at Normal West Community High School, when his schedule had allowed him more time before football games.
"So before football games, every Friday, I'd bring my game system and play in the cafeteria against anybody who wanted to play, just kind of having fun," Edmonson said.
"And then the esports team captain actually came up to me at lunch, a good friend of mine, Luke Sherman, he came up to me, asked me if I wanted to play in the first ever (NBA) 2K (high school) state tournament that year."
Edmonson would win that championship, and Rackauskas would have a long talk with him afterwards.
Eventually, Edmonson agreed to join the Heartland team.
Transitioning from contact sports to esports was a little different, Edmonson said.
"You go from having to train your body every day to try and stay in shape and wanting to get outside, wanting to be physical — to now you have to limit that to try and train your brain to be good at this game," he said.
That experience on the court proved valuable when competing in the game.
"He understands how, like, a motion offense works to a flex offense," Rackauskas said of Edmonson. "He understands defensive switches, how to set picks.
"Even in the game, he understands, 'game sense.' 'OK, I'm up four points. Do I need to go on a fast-break or should I wind the clock down?'"
That "game sense" — a term that refers to the ability to read the available information and make quick decisions — was quintessential to winning his match.
Edmonson, whose friends affectionately call him "Jono," said he was down 0-1 in the best-of-five championship match.
"So Game 1, he actually won by like 10 or 12. But we have a rule," Edmonson said of his opponent. "You don't quit your games. You know what I mean?
"And so, so I ended up going up by about probably 30 points in Game 2. And he ended up quitting the game, which forfeits the series."
In roughly a game and a half, before "winning" a single game, Edmonson had broken his opponent's will to compete — T.K.O. Championship secured.
Looking forward
Now with their awards in hand, it is time to start training for this next upcoming season.
Rackauskas said they hope to incorporate more games to their competition list and recruit more players.
As someone who now competes at the highest level, Sherman said the awards and championships are great, but what makes Heartland’s program really excel is the team itself.
“We are a team, we come together and we practice and we get ice cream after and we have a good time,” Sherman said. “I think that in itself, even if you’re not ready to compete at these really high levels, is a pretty valuable and worthwhile experience.”
Edmonson's father, Jonathan Edmonson Sr., said the transition from traditional sports to esports takes adjustment, but he just wants his son to succeed.
"At first I thought it was just a little phase — it's video games. Because I played video games growing up," the elder Edmonson said.
But, he recalled spending whole summers outside: "We couldn't come in unless it was time for water or a bathroom break. ... They are a different generation," he said.
Edmonson's father said that he enjoyed his son's success on the field, but he wanted other parents to know about the potential opportunities for future e-athletes.
"I would tell parents (that) it's a balance," he said. "They need to be well-rounded in school, they need to play sports, but if this is an avenue, I would at least consider it."
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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
July 2, 1923: Mrs. Prudence A. Beidler, who has the distinction of being the first female child born in Mount Pulaski, crocheted a baby cap for the child of Princess Mary of England. She sent the cap to the princess along with a letter and later received return correspondence from a lady in waiting who thanked her on the princess's behalf: "Her Royal Highness ... much appreciates the kind thought which prompted the gift."
75 years ago
July 2, 1948: Teachers and board members in the Bellflower school district are pounding out an answer to their housing problem. Many of the hammer blows, going into the three apartments being built in the grounds of the Bellflower Township High School by the school board, are being struck by five male members of the faculty.
50 years ago
July 2, 1973: A "model picnicking facility" at Lake Bloomington is open for use in time for the Fourth of July holiday. The Lake Bloomington Association planned and financed the project as a pilot program to encourage other service organizations to do similar projects at the lake in city-designated public picnic areas. The program cost the group $1,009.61 and took seven months from planning to opening, said Joe Crutcher, president of the association.
25 years ago
July 2, 1998: District 87 Superintendent Bob Nielsen was welcomed by the staff with a cake and friendly chatter on his first day in the role. Nielsen, formerly assistant superintendent for curriculum in Urbana, said he plans to rely a lot on the experience of the district's nine principals, and he wants to visit schools and talk with teachers in the fall.
101 years ago: See vintage Pantagraph ads from 1922
Gerthart's
Union Gas and Electric Co.
Hoover
Dr. J.A. Moore Dentists
Moberly & Klenner
W.P. Garretson
W.H. Roland
Pease's Candy
Thor 32 Electric Washing Machine
The Kaiser's Story of the War
Ike Livingston & Sons
Gossard Corsets
Cat'n Fiddle
'Stolen Moments'
Case Model X
The Johnson Transfer & Fuel Co.
The Pantagraph want ads
Franklin Motor Car Co.
'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'
Calumet Baking Powder
Mayer Livingston & Co. Newsmarket
'The Emperor Jones'
'California Fig Syrup'
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The Virginia Appellate Lawyer, John Koehler is currently representing Anthony Tremaine Stewart in his appeal from convictions in the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County.
Koehler said Stewart suffered a traumatic brain injury at the age of 14.
As a result, Koehler said Stewart had previously been adjudicated as unrestorable incompetent due not only to the TBI, but also because he is of substandard IQ, suffers from learning disabilities and requires regular medical care for end stage renal disease which impacted his mental functions.
Stewart has a run ins with law enforcement and was released. In October of 2020, when Anthony was arrested after in a criminal drug enterprise.
He was sentenced to 44 years imprisonment and will be required to serve 21 years before he will be released on probation.
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WATERLOO — Scattered showers brought a bit more blue into the skies than ideal for Saturday's "Red White, & 'Loo" Mayor's Fireworks Celebration.
But, as Mayor Quentin Hart said during the event, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
The city announced early Saturday afternoon that the lineup of food, music and family activities, originally to be held at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre and Expo Plaza, would be moved indoors to the adjacent Waterloo Center for the Arts due to a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Despite the change of venue, the two headlining music acts were still able to give high energy performances in the Schiotz Room at the center. Local favorite Hart-Smith kicked off the performances with some tunes grooving with guitar solos and vocal improvisation.
Chicago-based band Fool House performed for the second year in a row, bringing back some '90s hits.
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Unfortunately, some of the planned entertainment was not able to be brought inside due to time and space limitations. The Cedar Valley Big Band and the Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra were slated to perform at the Amphitheatre, but ended up having their performances cancelled. A number of other community groups were also originally planned to perform in between sets, but were unable to.
Britni Perkins, executive secretary to the mayor, said that this plan B had been in the city's back pocket since earlier this week.
"We started to think about different alternatives on Tuesday because we had been watching the forecast," she said. "We were trying to figure out where we could have it and if there was a big enough location available to have everything in one space. Unfortunately, this was the only option at the time."
While not every aspect of the show could go on, Main Street Waterloo Executive Director Jessica Rucker is excited to continue working with the groups that were unable to perform to try and have them back next year. In the meantime, she's just happy to help bring the community together for the holiday.
"It's still an amazing community event," Rucker said. "We've worked for a year to plan the event and we wanted to make sure we could do something for the community."
"We wanted the community to have something to do other than sit in their cars and watch (the fireworks)," she said. "By bringing the bands inside people can enjoy it instead of standing out in the rain and being miserable and maybe not coming out at all."
The bands are always a favorite for Waterloo resident Megan Severson, who has made it a point to come out to the fireworks festivities for the past few years.
"It's a bummer that everything had to be moved inside, but it's not too bad. We still get to enjoy it," she said.
She and her family were able to enjoy the music and walk by the riverfront when the rain let up. She joined her 9-year-old daughter, Charlee, in getting her face painted with stars and stripes. The pair also had their caricatures drawn by artists at the center.
Having the event at the Center for the Arts also provided some extra fun for Charlee, who said her favorite part of the evening, despite the rain, was the interactive musical instruments the center has installed by the parking lot.
"I really liked the instruments up front, even if I got splashed by the drums," she said.
When night fell, the weather had cleared up and the main event of the evening went just as planned. However, the fireworks weren't the only lights in the Waterloo sky.
The most large-scale addition to the event this year was the newly installed light feature on the Fourth Street Bridge. The bridge lit up the night for the first time on June 1 and accompanied the fireworks show with a kaleidoscope of red, white and blue – a sight Rucker said gave her goosebumps just thinking about.
Although not all went according to plan, "Red, White, & 'Loo" still had some of the most important parts of a Fourth of July weekend.
"I love to hear the music, see the fireworks, taste some good food and just be in the company of the people," Perkins said. "It's still a good turnout, even if it is a little dreary outside." | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/rain-moves-festivities-indoors-clear-for-fireworks/article_2d05470c-16a1-11ee-947d-5b995c9106e4.html | 2023-07-02T12:55:31 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/rain-moves-festivities-indoors-clear-for-fireworks/article_2d05470c-16a1-11ee-947d-5b995c9106e4.html |
Why a plane saying that the RI shore isn't private flew over beaches on Saturday
A small plane with a banner stating, "THE RHODE ISLAND SHORE IS NOT PRIVATE!" flew over South County beaches on Saturday.
"The point is the Rhode Island shore belongs to the Rhode Island public — always did," said Scott Keeley, the activist who organized the demonstration.
Keeley, a Charlestown resident, was famously arrested while gathering seaweed on the beach in front of private homes in 2019. The charges were later dropped, but the incident highlighted the fuzziness around where Rhode Islanders' constitutional right to the shoreline begins and ends.
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Now, the state has new legislation designed to clear up that fuzziness. A few days before the July Fourth weekend, Gov. Dan McKee signed into law a bill that allows the public to use the shoreline within 10 feet of the visible high tide line. It took effect immediately.
Keeley said that he initially envisioned the fly-over as a protest when he came up with the idea over the winter — at a time when some lawmakers didn't seem to be on board with the bill.
"Now, it's a celebration," he said.
The plane left Westerly shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday and flew along the coastline as far as Bonnet Shores in Narragansett, passing beaches that were packed for the holiday weekend. On social media, supporters excitedly reported seeing it from East Beach, Green Hill, Matunuck, Scarborough State Beach and beyond.
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Keeley organized an online fundraiser and also contributed money of his own to pay for the plane. All told, advocates exceeded the initial $1,100 fundraising goal — which turned out to be a good thing, because gas prices went up afterward.
"It's great," Keeley said of the new law that he inspired. But, he added, "It's not perfect. Plenty of people will tell you that." The law, for instance, doesn't give the public the right to use the entire shore, as is the case in some states, such as like Hawaii and Oregon. But it does add clarity, Keeley said.
On Saturday morning, when the plane passed overhead, he was back on the beach where it all started — at the spot where Charlestown meets South Kingstown, and fencing and a forbidding-looking sign state, "Town Beach Property Ends Here — Private Property Beyond This Point."
Keeley has some doubts about the legality of that sign. But he noted that this time around, in a distinct contrast to the day that he was arrested, there was no security guard keeping people away.
"With the new law, it would probably be a waste of money," he said. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/02/why-a-plane-saying-that-the-ri-shore-isnt-private-flew-over-beaches/70375734007/ | 2023-07-02T13:02:10 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/02/why-a-plane-saying-that-the-ri-shore-isnt-private-flew-over-beaches/70375734007/ |
SAN ANTONIO — A love triangle led to a shooting at a north-side night club, according to police.
Officials responded to the 3800 block of Blanco Road around 2:13 a.m. Sunday for reports of a shooting in progress.
The sergeant said that a woman and her new boyfriend were at Manhattan Night Club when her ex-boyfriend showed up and started an argument.
The two me continued to argue an it escalated quickly. That's when police say the ex-boyfirend pulled out a gun and shot the new boyfriend in his shoulder.
He was taken to a hosptal in stable condition.
Police say the ex fled from the location after the shooting and has not yet been located.
No other details were provided and no other Injuries were reported.
This is a developing story.
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BALTIMORE — Two people killed and 28 others injured in a mass shooting in South Baltimore, according to police.
Around 12:35 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Gretna Court in Brooklyn for multiple calls of a reported shooting.
When they arrived, officers discovered multiple shooting victims.
Nine victims were transported from the scene to area hospitals, and 20 victims walked into area hospitals across the region.
An 18-year-old woman died on the scene, and a 20-year-old man died at a local hospital a short time later.
Three victims are listed in critical condition, and the remaining victims, ranging in age and condition, remain at local hospitals.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.
Mayor Brandon Scott, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, and Baltimore Police issued a joint statement saying the following:
“In the early morning hours of July 2, a horrific mass shooting occurred at Brooklyn Homes in South Baltimore. At this time, two people have been killed and 28 others injured, leaving three people in critical condition. My heart is with those who lost their lives, all those who are now battling injuries, and their loved ones. This community should also know that they have our wholehearted support during this unimaginably difficult time. This act of violence has shaken our city to the very core, and we are all grappling with the shock, pain, and trauma that accompanies such a heinous act of destruction.
“This investigation is ongoing, and we will not rest until the people responsible are held accountable. This tragedy again shows why we must continue to focus on the amount of illegal guns on our streets that make it into the hands of individuals who should not have them and continuously carry out violent acts in our city. There must be accountability at each level of the illegal gun trade from those using them, those trafficking them to those who manufacture them in ways they know will lead to violence. I’m asking that anyone who has information on who committed this cowardly, violent act to come forward and help us secure justice for the Brooklyn community.
“To support residents of South Baltimore during this time, my office has stood up immediate resources in and surrounding the Brooklyn Homes area. Today, the Brooklyn Homes Community Center will serve as a central place for various city agencies to provide residents immediate aid and services.
“My Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) will immediately begin their work activating a Coordinated Neighborhood Stabilization Response within this community, focused on addressing trauma and stabilizing the neighborhood in partnership with community-based organizations and City agencies.
“In the coming days, our community will undoubtedly be faced with grief, questions, and the need for answers. I assure you that the Baltimore Police Department, MONSE, and every other city agency is working diligently to investigate, engage residents, and keep everyone informed of additional pertinent information when it becomes available.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-killed-28-injured-overnight-in-mass-shooting-at-south-baltimore | 2023-07-02T13:08:16 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-killed-28-injured-overnight-in-mass-shooting-at-south-baltimore |
July 2 is a busy pre-July Fourth Sunday:
The annual Firecracker 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk starts this morning in Library Park, 60th Street and Eighth Avenue. The 10K run and the 5K run/walk will both start at 8:30 a.m. There is also a 1-mile Fun Run. For more details, go to kenoshaymca.org.
The Outdoor Mass is 10 a.m. today on the band shell in Pennoyer Park, at 35th Street and Seventh Avenue. Music starts at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Bench seating is available; visitors may also bring lawn chairs.
The Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade steps off at 1 p.m. The parade starts from Washington Road and Seventh Avenue. The parade travels south on Seventh Avenue, then Sixth Avenue through the heart of downtown, ending on the south side of Library Park. This year’s theme is “From Sea to Shining Sea.” The Kenosha Pops Concert Band leads off the first division in this year’s parade, which also features 17 floats competing for ribbons and the Best in Show trophy. Look for veterans groups, a stilt walker, jugglers and a host of entertainers.
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Kenosha’s “Celebrate America” starts Downtown in the HarborPark area. The festival features live music on stages in HarborPark, along with the new Action Territory Kids Zone. The festival takes place at the harbor along 54th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Second Avenue. Hours are 3:30 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 2 (after the parade); 3 to 11 p.m. Monday, July 3, and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Admission is free and open to the public. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Ice cream alert! The Kenosha Kingfish are back in action today at Simmons Field. The Kingfish are hosting the Kalamazoo Growlers for a 1:35 p.m. In honor of July being Ice cream Month, the first 1,000 fans who enter the ballpark will receive a FREE ice cream sundae! For tickets, call 262-653-0900 or go to kingfishbaseball.com. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-sunday-july-2/article_428bd6bc-1751-11ee-89a3-1bdd419dfc8e.html | 2023-07-02T13:13:20 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-sunday-july-2/article_428bd6bc-1751-11ee-89a3-1bdd419dfc8e.html |
When we talked on the phone Thursday morning, Kris Kochman sounded quite calm — for someone ready to launch a parade.
"We are ready to roll," she said. "We're just finishing up the last-minute stuff and verifying all the little details."
Those "little details" add up to the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade, which steps off at 1 p.m. today.
As the city's community relations liaison person, Kochman organizes the parade each summer. There's a lot of moving parts to fit together — or, as she puts it: "We try to make each division equally interesting and entertaining."
That's why you'll find a mix of marching bands and floats spread throughout the parade lineup.
There are 17 floats this year, which is "as many as I can remember having," said Kochman, who's working on her 11th parade.
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Another annual highlight: New stuff!
"It's always cool when we have new groups in the parade," she said. "We especially encourage float entries. People love floats and marching bands. We try to get as many as possible."
Rookies in this year's lineup include the Knights of Columbus float and the Jazzercise Kenosha Fitness Center.
Also popular are local groups who return each year — the KUSD summer bands, the Kenosha Pops Concert Band, the Greasers — along with the Jesse White Tumblers.
Though the Tumblers are from Chicago, they entertain Kenosha spectators each year as they perform gymnastics along the parade route. "Every year, I have people asking me 'are the Jesse White Tumblers coming?' Our parade must work well for their schedule," Kochman said.
Downtown route
A new parade route debuted in 2021 — and will be used again today.
Instead of starting on 22nd Avenue and 60th Street in Uptown, the parade now steps off from Washington Road and Seventh Avenue.
The parade route takes Seventh Avenue south into the Downtown area, heading toward Library Park.
“We like having the parade go through the heart of Downtown,” Kochman said.
Her advice: Don’t watch the parade from Library Park — the parade ends there, on the south end of the park — if you enjoy hearing bands play. “People might be disappointed if they’re sitting there,” Kochman explained. “It’s at the end of the parade, and the groups are getting ready to disband there.”
Two city parks are along the route — Union Park, 4500 Seventh Ave., and Veterans Memorial Park, 625 52nd St. — offering great viewing options. Also, the parade will only take up the southbound lane of Seventh Avenue, so parade watchers can set up chairs and blankets on the avenue’s median, too.
“There are a lot of good spots for watching the parade,” Kochman said. “People gather in the parks and at the harbor and in Downtown.”
Candy!
Parade participants are allowed to hand out — but not toss — candy to spectators along the parade route.
The City Council approved this change to a city ordinance in 2021, Kochman said.
“People had asked about this for years,” she said, “and other parades hand out candy.”
Bikes!
The community bike parade is back for more fun on two wheels.
All ages are welcome to participate, but you must be able to ride two miles without stopping.
To join the fun, simply show up by 12:30 p.m. Sunday (on a bicycle) at Washington Road and Seventh Avenue. Note: No walking/jogging is allowed in the bike parade.
“The nice thing is, people can decide at the last minute to participate,” Kochman said. “There’s no signup required; you just show up on Sunday.”
Parade highlights
Pre-parade group: VFW Post 1865 riders, the Community Bike Parade, American Legion Post 21 Color Guard and those fire and police department vehicles. Also in the “pre-parade” — which is actually the start of the parade — are classic cars from local car clubs and the Kenosha History Center. Highlight: Look for the recently restored Voiture 410 Locomotive, making its return to the Kenosha parade after more than a decade. The dark blue and gold-trimmed steam train was built on a 1937 Nash Lafayette vehicle frame.
First Division: This is the division you want to watch for. I’m not just saying that because this is where you’ll find me in the parade, riding with the rest of the Kenosha Pops Concert Band and playing polkas and marches (though that is a good reason). This is also the division featuring Hometown Hero of the Year Steve Tindall, those festive Jolly Giant Stilt Walkers (how do they do that?), the Bradford Cheer float and the KTOWN Elite ("They're a boys flag football team from Kenosha that won a national championship," Kochman said). Wrapping up Division 1 is our own Navy Club Ship 40. You’re in the Navy now!
Second Division: Here's where you can wave to Miss Kenosha 2023 Willow Newell, clap for KUSD’s Rambler Band, set sail with the Santa Maria float and burn a few calories with members of the Jazzercise Kenosha Fitness Center and Zumba with Lily. Don't forget to yell for the Indian Trail Cheerleading float.
Third Division: You can sing along with The Greasers on their float, enjoy music from the River City Rhythm drum and bugle corps from Anoka, Minn., and wave at Miss Bristol 2022 Priya Rurszewski. Hey! Another cheerleading team's float! This one is from Christian Life High School. Give me a "C" ...
Fourth Division: The Lighthouse Brigade of Racine marching band leads off this division, which also features the Tremper Cheer Team, Mad Plaid Brass (made up of former members of the Racine Kilties drum and bugle corps) the Carthage College Firebird mascot and a water-based float from the Kenosha Community Sailing Center.
Fifth Division: The Festival Foods Big Cart leads off this division, which makes sense since Festival Foods is the division sponsor. Watch for the Jesse White Tumbling Team members flying into the air. Seriously, have you seen their stunts? Amazing. Also here: Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair float, our own Halloween icon Dr. Destruction and KUSD’s Band of the Blackwatch. You'll know it's the end of the parade when you see the Kenosha Area Transit's entry: a city bus. Can we hop on for a ride back to our car?
Don’t rain on our parade
Of course, the most important thing on any parade day is the weather.
Today’s forecast calls for a chance of rain early, but we're hoping it doesn't affect the parade and other outdoor activities.
Parade organizer Kochman has learned to be zen about forecasts.
“I never worry about rain,” she said, “because there’s nothing we can do about the weather. We’ve cut it close a few times and got drenched in 2019, but the parade still continued that year. People were still watching, too. They probably figured ‘we’re wet anyway, so we may as well stay.’
"We never cancel because of a forecast," she added. "It should be a good day and a good parade. All system are go, and I think people are really ready to celebrate the Fourth of July."
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Monday, July 3: In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision that essentially strikes down Affirmative Action, we walk with Paola Cechi-Demeglio from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and Law School about her op-ed on the topic that was just published in the Los Angeles Times.
Tuesday July 4: WGTD studios closed. No broadcast. On the podcast of the show: Larry Smith, author of “Beyond Glory: Medal of Honor Heroes in their own words.” Also—a special musical offering in honor of the 4th of July.
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Wednesday, July 5: Landon Mascarenez, author of “The Open System: Redesigning Education and Reigniting Democracy.”
Thursday, July 6: Lynda Guy from the Four Seasons Garden Club talks about their annual Secret Garden Walk coming up on Saturday, July 8.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — It will be even hotter today.
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Meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said heat index values will soar to 100 to 103 degrees today while temperatures peak in the 90s.
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Mostly sunny and dry weather will continue.
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Dangerous rip currents will exist at our local beaches Sunday, so use caution when entering the surf.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. — From the famous battlefield to its bustling downtown, people from across the U.S. will be taking in the sights of Gettysburg this weekend. The borough is expecting an increase in tourists as it commemorates the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
“It’s been very nice to have everyone in town again and see how lively and positive it’s been," said Daniel Wood, who is a Gettysburg resident.
“You don’t come here for the water parks or the adventure, you come for the history," said Kenneth Wiltrout, who is visiting from the Pittsburgh area.
Karl Pietrzak, the CEO of Destination Gettysburg, said this weekend is expected to be one of the busiest on record. He said the out-of-town traffic for the anniversary weekend will generate millions of dollars for Gettysburg businesses.
“Tens of thousands of visitors will bring in $20 to $30 million of economic impact this weekend," said Pietrzak.
“We would expect a 20 percent increase over sales that we will have any other weekend in July," said Timbrel Wallace, owner of four Gettysburg businesses.
Wallace said the weekend allows local businesses to welcome in customers from all across the U.S.
“We’re so happy that they’re interested in learning the history of Gettysburg and that they’re willing to come in to support our businesses so that we can keep entertaining guests," said Wallace.
The borough and its businesses are allowing tourists to step back in time 160 years ago.
“They’re so welcoming and understand the importance of their area to the nation as a whole," said Wiltrout. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/gettysburg-businesses-economic-boom-160th-battle-anniversary-weekend-adams-county/521-05c39db7-e88d-41a0-91c3-5e1177426657 | 2023-07-02T13:27:47 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/gettysburg-businesses-economic-boom-160th-battle-anniversary-weekend-adams-county/521-05c39db7-e88d-41a0-91c3-5e1177426657 |
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — R.J. Gatling was transitioning into the fifth grade at Baker-Butler Elementary School when his principal approached him about an opportunity in the M-Cubed program.
“I always had an interest in math, but I always struggled in math, and then I was always the worst public speaker,” Gatling said. “I was too shy even to tell the teacher my name when I first came here.”
Through the program, Gatling learned the basics of what he’d later learn in his math classes the following year. His understanding of math and public speaking became better each year.
“I’d always be shaking, I’d be trembling in my voice, but I even gave speeches during the closing ceremonies here,” Gatling said. “I’ve given speeches at my church and other school events before, and that’s all in part thanks to the wonderful program that they have here.”
Gatling attended the program until he was no longer eligible. Though, he found a way to stay connected by becoming a teaching assistant.
“I really love the camp, and I was honestly sad I couldn’t do it again in ninth grade, so I wanted to come back and help in any way I really could,” Gatling said. “Just because they poured so much into me and I just wanted to give back in any way I could.”
It’s that sense of brotherhood that Daniel Fairley II, president of 100 Black Men of Central Virginia, said is just as critical to M-Cubed’s mission as the critical math skills it teaches students.
“We’re trying to prepare them as much as we can with creating an atmosphere like an incubator of brotherhood here,” Fairley said.
Gatling is now studying computer science at Hampton University, and said he met one of his best friends during his first year at the M-Cubed camp.
The start of the pathway to developing the summer program happened after a teacher workshop where two Black men were invited, an elementary school principal and a school board member, according to Bernard Hairston, founder of M-Cubed. The two men held conversations with students centered around their experiences of being a Black man in a classroom environment.
“I saw that as an opportunity, a crack in the door, and I said there’s a whole lot we can do,” Hairston said.
Hairston and others worked together to develop a Central Virginia chapter of the nonprofit, 100 Black Men of America, to begin work on the summer program.
After being approved and putting structures in place to start their local chapter, the chapter initiated two programs that year.
The first program was a high school scholars program. That program recognized Black students with a 3.0 grade point average from the nine Central Virginia high schools in grades nine through 12, according to Hairston. A celebration was held as part of the program, and in attendance was Rick Turner, former president of the NAACP Albemarle-Charlottesville chapter.
“He walked up to me and said, ‘Bernard, this is the best thing that I’ve experienced in Charlottesville, Virginia, in all my life, seeing this many Black young boys come together and present themselves in such a professional way,’” Hairston said. “He had tears coming into his eyes.”
The local chapter of 100 Black Men of America advocates for eliminating achievement gaps in Black students in grade school.
“We looked at the data, and the data was just horrible,” Hairston said.
The Virginia Department of Education released a statement in March 2023 saying Black and Hispanic students’ Standards of Learning test scores were 10% below the state average in their peer group, according to a divisionwide audit.
“A lot of the things that were noted in that audit report are things that we’re doing here, like teacher training for example, teaching to and through the background experiences of the students, and having strong relationships with families,” Hairston said. “Those are the things that our program has been founded on and grounded in.”
Following that celebration recognizing Black students, the second program was initiated: M-Cubed.
Students participating in M-Cubed are taught a rigorous algebra course that is intensive and tailored to the learning styles of Black boys, according to 100 Black Men of Central Virginia.
The day-to-day of the program includes courses in reading, writing and math, and of course breakfast and lunch.
M-Cubed also offers a mentoring program.
Hairston also created a program and certification model for teachers to tackle the battle of getting instructors to “teach to the culture and background of the students,” he said.
“In my role at the executive level of the Albemarle County Public School system, I created a culturally responsive teaching program and created a certification model where they had to be certified to understand how to teach across cultures, especially with Black children, and it works, but you still have people who struggle to make a shift from teaching the way they were taught,” Hairston said. “It’s hard.”
In the early stages of planning and assembling the Central Virginia chapter of the nonprofit group and the M-Cubed program, Hairston and others gathered 12 men from the community and asked what contributed to them being successful Black men, he said.
The common answer: a mentor.
“The follow-up with developing these young men is having committed men who are willing to work with them to reinforce the work that we do here over this two week time,” Hairston said.
Gatling met his mentor in the ninth grade, he said. Through his mentor he was able to build stronger bonds with students and develop leadership and public speaking skills.
“He would take me out to do things with other students that we had just to grow more bonds, because there were students in the group that I didn’t really have a connection with, he helped introduce me to them and he also signed me up for things to get me outside of my comfort zone, like more public speaking roles,” Gatling said.
The 100 Black Men of Central Virginia chapter was awarded the National Chapter of the Year for Mentoring in 2016 and the National Chapter of the Year for Leadership and Mentoring in 2014 by the international chapter.
Hairston said he has high hopes for the future of the summer program developed in partnership between Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville and the 100 Black Men of Central Virginia in 2009, he said. It was “designed to provide African American males with a solid pathway for future success through increased opportunity for rigorous coursework and consistent opportunities for mentoring.”
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A bus carrying migrants from a Texas border city arrived in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday for the second time in less than three weeks.
The office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was not formally notified but became aware on Friday of the bus dispatched from Brownsville, Texas, to L.A. Union Station, Bass spokesperson Zach Seidl said in a statement.
“The City of Los Angeles believes in treating everyone with respect and dignity and will do so,” he said.
The bus arrived around 12:40 p.m., and the 41 asylum-seekers on board were welcomed by a collective of faith and immigrant rights groups. Eleven children were on the bus, according to a statement by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights.
The asylum seekers came from Cuba, Belize, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Venezuela. They received water, food, clothing and initial legal immigration assistance at St. Anthony’s Croatian Parish Center and church.
Jorge-Mario Cabrera, a spokesperson for the coalition, said the group “was less stressed and less chaotic than the previous time.” He said most were picked up by family in the area and appeared to have had sandwiches and water, unlike the first time.
Los Angeles was not the final destination for six people who needed to fly to Las Vegas, Seattle, San Francisco and Oakland, he said.
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The city received a bus carrying 42 migrants from Texas on June 14. Many were from Latin American countries, including Honduras and Venezuela, and they were not provided with water or food.
Bass said at the time that the city would not be swayed by “petty politicians playing with human lives.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he sent the bus to Los Angeles because California had declared itself a “sanctuary” for immigrants, extending protections to people living in the country illegally.
It was unclear if Abbott sent the latest bus. A phone message to his office was not immediately returned.
Earlier in June, the state of Florida picked up three dozen migrants in Texas and sent them by private jet to California’s capital, catching shelters and aid workers in Sacramento by surprise. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/second-bus-carrying-asylum-seekers-from-texas-arrives-in-california/3288431/ | 2023-07-02T13:37:23 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/second-bus-carrying-asylum-seekers-from-texas-arrives-in-california/3288431/ |
A man accused of killing five neighbors in Texas after some of them complained that gunfire was keeping a baby awake was indicted Friday for capital murder of multiple persons, which allows prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
Prosecutors said they do not yet know whether they will seek the death penalty against Francisco Oropeza, 38, who is a Mexican national and had been deported multiple times in the years prior to the April attack outside Houston. He was already charged in May with five counts of murder.
“I think it’s a little too early for us to make that call,” San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon said.
Oropeza is scheduled to appear in court in August. Anthony Osso, his attorney, said his client will plead not guilty.
“We expected the capital indictment so there’s no surprise,” Osso said. “We have been contacted by many people in support of Mr. Oropeza’s character. He was extremely well-regarded in this neighborhood and often helped others with all types of tasks around their homes. He was a go-to kind of guy for help.”
Police say Oropeza stormed into his neighbor’s house on April 28 after being asked by his neighbors to stop firing his AR-style rifle because a baby was trying to sleep. All five victims were from Honduras, including a 9-year-old boy. One neighbor who lived down the street from said that a few months before the shooting, Oropeza threatened to kill his dog after it got loose and chased the pit bull in his truck.
The shooting happened in the rural town of Cleveland, about 45 miles north of Houston. Police say Oropeza fled the neighborhood after the shooting, setting off a widening manhunt that came up empty for days despite more than 250 officers, drones and scent-tracking dogs searching and $80,000 in reward money being offered.
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Oropeza was eventually arrested near Conroe, roughly 20 miles from the home where the shooting took place.
Oropeza’s domestic partner and one of his friends have also been charged with hindering the apprehension or prosecution of a known felon. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/suspected-gunman-in-texas-shooting-that-left-5-neighbors-dead-indicted-on-a-capital-murder-charge/3288441/ | 2023-07-02T13:37:29 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/suspected-gunman-in-texas-shooting-that-left-5-neighbors-dead-indicted-on-a-capital-murder-charge/3288441/ |
Police are investigating after a man, who was reportedly in a wheelchair before he was shot, was injured in a shooting along Spring Garden Street early Sunday.
According to police, around 5:30 a.m. a man was shot about six times -- including once in the face and in the chest -- near the intersection of 8th and Spring Garden streets.
The man -- who police did not identify, nor did they explain why the man was in a wheelchair prior to the shooting -- was taken to a nearby hospital where, officials said, he has been placed in critical condition.
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Moms for Liberty, a “parental rights” group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, is looking to expand those efforts across the country and to other education posts in 2024 and beyond. The effort is setting up for a clash with teachers unions and others on the left who view the group as a toxic presence in public schools.
The group's co-founder, Tiffany Justice, said during its annual summit over the weekend in Philadelphia that Moms for Liberty will use its political action committee next year to engage in school board races nationwide. It also will “start endorsing at the state board level and elected superintendents.”
Her comments confirm that Moms for Liberty, which has spent its first two years inflaming school board meetings with aggressive complaints about instruction on systemic racism and gender identity in the classroom, is developing a larger strategy to overhaul education infrastructure across the country.
As the group has amassed widespread conservative support and donor funding, its focus on education ensures that even as voters turn their attention to the 2024 presidential race, school board elections will remain some of the most contentious political fights next year.
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Moms for Liberty started with three Florida moms upset with COVID-19 restrictions in 2021, but has quickly ascended as a national player in Republican politics. Its support for school choice and the “fundamental rights of parents” to direct their children's education has drawn allies such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a leading GOP presidential contender, and the conservative Heritage Foundation.
The group has been labeled an “extremist” organization by the Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly harassing community members, advancing anti-LGBTQ+ misinformation and fighting to scrub diverse and inclusive material from lesson plans.
Justice said in an interview that she and her co-founder, Tina Descovich, were two moms who “had faith in American parents to take back the public education system in America” and that they “fully intend on reclaiming and reforming" that system.
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So far, the group has had mixed success at getting its preferred candidates elected. In 2022, slightly more than half of the 500 school board candidates it endorsed across the country won,. In the spring of 2023, fewer than one-third of the nearly 30 candidates it endorsed in Wisconsin were elected.
Focusing on state-level candidates could give Moms for Liberty an opportunity to assert its influence on some of the positions that have more control in determining curriculum, said Jon Valant, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who has studied education policy.
A close partnership with the conservative training organization the Leadership Institute and added money from a growing donor base also could help the Moms for Liberty run more electable candidates and help them win in 2024.
Monty Floyd, vice chair of the Moms for Liberty chapter in Hernando County, Florida, knows what it’s like to have the group’s support in a political campaign. He ran for school board in 2022 and received the group’s endorsement, as well as $250 from its Florida-based PAC.
Floyd lost that race but plans to run again in 2026, he told The Associated Press at the summit. He looks forward to seeing how the group’s political influence grows and said that even more than the money, the national network of Moms for Liberty provides a “great resource” to a candidate.
“The wealth of knowledge they have and the network of support and just the advocacy tips that we’re learning from the speakers today,” he said. “They have good advice to give. So you kind of learn a lot about what you can improve in your messaging.”
Moms for Liberty may face obstacles, however, as its rising national presence has driven a countermovement of activists who oppose it, Valant said.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, said she thinks groups such as Moms for Liberty have “created more action and more energy” among teachers unions.
“We have 41 new units that we have organized as the AFT this year. We've never had that,” she said. She said the union would “do what we have to do” during elections to show the contrast between its endorsed candidates and Moms for Liberty candidates.
Beyond unions, Moms for Liberty is likely to face opposition from grassroots groups and voters who “just don't agree with their vision of what public education should be,” Valant said.
Martha Cooney, a Pennsylvania educator who was one of about 100 protesters dancing and holding signs outside the summit Saturday afternoon, agreed. She said that as Moms for Liberty tries to assert more political power, she and others will continue to stand in its way.
“They are a very small minority who are trying to act like they represent this whole nation, and they do not,” Cooney said.
Moms for Liberty did not answer questions on which races it would focus on in 2024, besides making it clear that it would not endorse in legislative races or the presidential election.
But even as the group says it will not get involved in the White House race, Republican candidates have tried to harness Moms for Liberty's influence and broad network of more than 120,000 members in 45 states to woo its voting bloc and benefit their primary campaigns.
Five GOP candidates gave speeches during the gathering in Philadelphia, which ended Sunday. They included DeSantis and former President Donald Trump. The rivals tried to outflank each other with claims that “woke ideology” had overtaken education and that pronouns and “critical race theory” needed to be struck from classrooms.
“I think moms are the key political force for this 2024 cycle,” DeSantis said in his address to attendees Friday.
Other Republican presidential candidates who appeared at the summit included former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who brought his wife and two children to the stage Saturday. He pledged to prioritize parents' rights and shutter the U.S. Department of Education if elected.
“The membership of this organization is just a small tip of the iceberg of a broader pro-parent movement, pro-children movement in our country,” Ramaswamy told reporters at the summit. “And so how important is that? You better believe it’s pretty darn important.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Since the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates in March 2022, analysts have warned a recession will eventually hit the United States. Despite the Fed’s aggressive streak of rate hikes, though, consumers keep spending, employers keep hiring and the American economy is still managing to grow.
The “Stock Doctor” Lee Siler joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to give his take on whether a recession is still in sight given all of the positive economic data that’s poured in throughout the first half of the year.
“At this point it looks like the market is pricing in a very mild recession,” Siler said. “Look, we’ve had an inverted yield curve since March of 2022. We’ve had two negative quarters of GDP. But all of that is out the window because until the NEBR decides we’re in a recession, we’re not in a recession. That’s the group that makes that decision.”
The Federal Reserve has said it’s trying to achieve a “soft landing,” which means growth slows but consumers and businesses spend enough to avoid a full-blown recession.
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After ten consecutive rate increases, the Fed chose to leave the policy rate unchanged at the 5%-5.25% range during its June meeting.
Siler said he expects at least two more rate hikes in the near future and the possibility of a rate cut by year’s end.
“I relate the economy to scuba diving,” he said. “When you’re scuba diving you have a buoyancy control device. What you’re trying to do is just float along the bottom and not hit the coral reef. If you start sinking too much you want to pump a little air into it. If you’re going up too much, let a little air out. That’s what Fed’s doing. They’re trying to find that buoyancy in the economy.”
Watch the full interview in the video player above.
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I've received a lot of emails recently from readers trying to calculate how much they paid in Social Security taxes over the years and then wanting to compare that to what they will get out of the system in return. More often than not, they are trying to prove that Social Security is a rotten deal. While considering my response to these folks, I thought back to a column I wrote on this topic. I guessed it was just a couple years ago, but when I checked, I wrote the column way back in 2010. I decided I'm going to reprint the column today. I think it bears repeating, so here is that column I wrote 13 years ago.
I'm writing this at two o'clock in the morning, so I'm not sure if the message I'm trying to convey in this column is a startling revelation ... or the mindless meanderings of a half-asleep brain. Let's find out.
There I was trying to sleep. But I was troubled by some recent comments from readers about Social Security that were running through my head. That's the downside to spending your entire adult life either working for the Social Security Administration or writing a newspaper column about Social Security issues. Instead of dreaming about my lovely wife, boring old me was thinking about Social Security as an investment.
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Those mindless musings were prompted by a recent email I received, one that included comments similar to those I've heard from people almost every day for the past 40 years. The comment generally goes something like this: "If I could have invested all that money Social Security took out of my paycheck, I'd be a millionaire today!"
In fact, the most recent such claim, the one that prompted my sleepless night, came from a guy who somehow calculated exactly how rich he'd be. And he had it down to the penny. He said his investments would have netted $7,466,847.69. Yup, had that big, bad government not stolen from his paycheck in the form of Social Security taxes, he'd have over $7 million. Oh, and don't forget that 69 cents.
My normal response to such allegations takes two tacks. For one thing, such calculations assume they would have religiously invested every nickel of their Social Security tax each week for the past 40 years or so. And, of course, they also assume all of their investments would have paid off and that the markets don't collapse just before they were planning to tap into their personal Social Security goldmine.
Also, in this guy's case, I pointed out in my emailed response to him that if he claims he would have gotten back $7 million, I'd guess other Social Security taxpayers could expect the same. In fact, assuming this guy is Mr. Average, that means some people would make better investments and some would do worse. So we'll assume that the average taxpayer would get $7 million from their Social Security investment account.
Well, there are about 150 million Social Security taxpayers in this country. If they each will get $7 million, that comes out to more than one quadrillion dollars. I mean, is this a great country or what? Sign me up for this guy's Social Security plan tomorrow. (Actually, I'm not sure if that "quadrillion" number is right. My little desktop calculator didn't go that high, so I did some old-fashioned math with pencil and paper — and I haven't been in an arithmetic class since 1968. But it really doesn't matter if it's a quadrillion dollars or a gazillion dollars; it's a heck of a lot of money, and somehow, apparently, our economic systems could handle all that personal wealth accumulation.)
So, let's get back to my normal responses to claims of lost personal wealth because the inefficient government forced people into paying Social Security taxes. The second point I usually make to these folks is that Social Security was never meant to be a personal investment scheme. It is and always has been just what its name implies: a social insurance system. It guarantees a basic level of support for you and your spouse if you retire or become disabled, or for the young children of a family breadwinner who dies.
But what kept me up tonight is that I got to thinking something more radical: maybe Social Security isn't a social insurance program or an investment. Maybe it's just another tax we pay.
So why do we think of it in terms of an investment? Of course, I know part of the answer to that question. Social Security has always been touted as the one government program where you pay an earmarked tax into the program, records are kept of those taxes and your earnings, and then someday you get a benefit that is based, in part, on those numbers. In other words, there is a "return on your investment."
But why is that really different than any other tax we pay? You pay federal income taxes, and in return you get the world's largest military force. You get national parks. You get medical research programs. You get embassies all over the world to serve our needs in foreign countries. You get a highway system. You get air traffic controllers to keep you safe when you're flying across the country. The list goes on and on.
And for the state and local taxes you pay, you get schools and libraries. You get your garbage picked up and your streets plowed. Do we ever say, "If I could have invested those state taxes I paid, I would have built a much nicer library" or "If I could have invested those federal income taxes, I would have come up with a cure for cancer by now."
So why do we think that way with Social Security? Maybe Social Security is simply another tax you pay. And instead of getting back a school or a tank or a new visitor center in a national park, you get a pension.
So, was I on to something all those years ago? Or should I have just kept my mouth shut and not shared my middle-of-the-night musings with my readers? | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/employment/social-security-you-maybe-social-security-is-just-another-tax-we-pay/article_b7754ce6-15fe-11ee-b3ed-0fe8c2fee0f7.html | 2023-07-02T13:43:46 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/employment/social-security-you-maybe-social-security-is-just-another-tax-we-pay/article_b7754ce6-15fe-11ee-b3ed-0fe8c2fee0f7.html |
The Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen’s Fund raises money so children from low-income households and military families can attend summer camp at little or no cost to their families.
Since 1947, the Sportsmen’s Fund has helped pay for 43,468 children to go to camp. We’re one of the oldest 501(c)(3) charities in Arizona and one of the most efficient, with 97 cents from every dollar going to send kids to camp.
We send local kids to weeklong YMCA, Boy Scout and Girl Scout overnight camps, as well as overnight camping at Camp Tatiyee for school-age children and teens with special needs.
Our goal is to raise $238,000 to send up to 700 kids to camp. So far, we’ve received 752 donations totaling $137,046 with the last month beginning for camps. In May, we increased the goal by $13,000, so 13 Tucson-area kids with special needs who were on a waitlist for Camp Tatiyee could attend where the camper-to-counselor ratio is generally 1-1.
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Your contribution qualifies for the Arizona tax credit of up to $800 for donations to qualifying charitable organizations. Our code is 20450. We do not share or sell our donor information. Donations are welcome throughout the year. Recent donations include:
Merlin Armbruster, in memory of Mary Ann, $200.
Sailee Britton, $400.00
Colin and Caliegh Campbell, in honor of Sabino Vista Hills swim coach Chris Harrison and his 50 years of coaching, $52.37.
Felice Capin, $200.
Michael and Penny Conner, $100.
Sharon and Peter Irish, $200.
Sandra L. Kennedy, $75.
Chuck and Eleanor Loding, $50.
Dale D. López, in memory of Stacy Redondo, $30.
Jillian R. Munoz $100.
Louis and Nora Nelson, $50.
Stephen J. Nieman, $200.
Judie Paryl, $50.
Eva L. Prazak, $200.
Barry Rahn, $100.
Carole Roberson, $104.42.
D. and N. Rollings, $100.
Louise B. Rose, in memory of Frank S. Rose, who loved camps and started several in Pennsylvania, Canada and Arizona, $200.
Sandy Sarah, in memory of Shirley Carr, $104.42.
Bob Schmeltz, $100.
Susan H. Shelton, $50.
Nancy Smith, $104.42.
Angela Stein, $200.
Marylou and Charles Weber, $100.
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After assisting a motorist, Hoosier Helpers highway-incident technician Jeremy Ahrens types in information from the incident.
LAKE COUNTY — The red Ford SUV sits on the right shoulder of Interstate 65 heading south near the Winfield and Crown Point exit.
Jeremy Ahrens, highway incident technician with Hoosier Helpers, pulls up behind the Ford and shifts into park. He carefully exits his truck, strides over to the passenger side of the Ford and begins to chat with the occupants.
Thirty seconds later, he’s marching toward the back of his truck. He emerges with a bulky red tank and walks back to the Ford, where the driver has popped open the fuel door. He fills the tank with a gallon of gasoline, closes the cap and is back in the front seat of his truck, watching the SUV accelerate back onto the road.
All in less than five minutes.
“You can see how relieved people are when you pull up behind them,” Ahrens says. “You have to be someone’s calm in their worst storm.”
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Their “worst storm” could be anything from a flat tire to a serious crash. During his three years in the role, he’s done everything the job requires, from changing a tire to providing emergency fuel for stranded vehicles. He’s had to provide medical assistance to a gunshot victim. Earlier in the week, he helped remove a family of endangered swans that were padding along the interstate.
Hoosier Helpers, employed by the Indiana Department of Transportation, make sure highways remain safe, provide traffic control after a crash and perform any necessary roadside assistance.
Ahrens drives up and down two of NWI’s largest interstates, 80/94 and 65, seeking motorists who may be stranded. He and other techs listen to Indiana State Police’s scanner traffic and attempt to identify where their services might be needed.
“Everybody who works here, we all have a desire to serve the public,” Ahrens says.
The Traffic Management Center is on Melton Road in Gary. A team of engineers monitors 10 screens, flipping back and forth between cameras that are positioned along interstates 80/94 and 65 to search for any crashes or stranded motorists, and the engineers will dispatch the Hoosier Helpers to the location to render the necessary aid. More than 600 cameras are positioned along Indiana’s interstates.
Hoosier Helpers began in 1991 out of the Gary TMC with two volunteers. The program has since expanded, employing more than 10 Hoosier Helpers. A second unit was established in 1997 in Indianapolis and a third in 1999 in Falls City. Hoosier Helpers train for six months before they can officially work, learning about INDOT procedures, radio etiquette and technology.
Ahrens works three 13-hour shifts a week and helps out as needed during the remainder of the week. Two Hoosier Helpers are usually on the road at a time on I-80/94 from the Illinois-Indiana border stretching east to the mile-26 marker and from the top of I-65 south to mile marker 240.
During peak traffic hours, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., three or four are out patrolling.
“For every five minutes of lane blockage, there is 20 minutes of backup,” Ahrens says. “Two lanes add 40 minutes. It’s a constant patrol, it’s constant movement.”
The lanes on 80/94 are even worse, he says, because they are based on the metric system — which makes them 1½ feet narrower than a standard lane.
“We’ll head out to the mess out west,” he says, referring to 80/94. “The Borman is a different beast.”
On this particular June afternoon, incidents are minimal. Ahrens helps a van owner change a tire and checks in on a couple other drivers parked on the shoulder waiting for a tow truck. After each call, he types the vehicle information, direction, the lane of the road or shoulder in which the accident occurred, and other relevant details into his computer.
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ASHLAND — John Benton could have spent the next eight months continuing to run the kitchen at Champions Run, west Omaha’s private golf club with a restaurant that matches the world-class golf course.
Instead, he opted to toil in a summer heat that will eventually give way to the winter frost — inside an 8-by-20-foot kitchen trailer that’s across the street from the construction site that will someday house the steakhouse he’ll run.
Maybe this is the definition of purgatory.
“That’s a good analogy,” says Benton, a 2008 Lincoln Southwest High School graduate who had been the executive chef at Champions Run since 2019.
Before Phil Ruhlman and his brothers broke ground on Oxbow Crossing — the 6-acre development that upon completion will consist of a Bryan Health Physician’s Network clinic, a Runza location, a meat shop, a 48-unit apartment complex and the Ruhlman’s Steakhouse Phil has always dreamed of owning — they hired their executive chef.
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And Benton didn’t hesitate with the opportunity to jump-start the project — from choosing the cooking equipment, flatware, dishes and glasses to developing the menu to the meat that will be cut to his specs — even if the first meal from the Ruhlman’s Steakhouse kitchen remains more of a dream than anything.
“The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of starting a restaurant was exciting to me,” Benton said. “Being a part of the design phase and choosing equipment — that kind of thing.”
Ruhlman had no problem hiring the executive chef he wanted — even eight months before opening night.
However, there was a caveat.
“I said, ‘I’ll hire you but we’ve got to do something for eight months,’” Ruhlman said. “I went to buy a food truck right after that conversation.”
The plan is for the food truck to be open Wednesday through Sunday, serving burgers and brats — typical lunch fare — with a few specialty items, while also being open for breakfast on the weekends.
“We’re going to do this until we get the steakhouse open,” Ruhlman said.
The bright yellow trailer, camped in a parking lot for a bank and gas station on U.S. 6 — overlooks the construction site, while offering Ashland residents another dining option.
On Tuesday, hours before ground was ceremoniously broken to begin the Oxbow Crossing construction project, Benton was busy inside the tiny trailer.
It was 85 degrees outside and much warmer inside with the flat top grill, deep fryers and ovens, not to mention the sun reflecting off its metal walls.
“It’s tight and it’s hot in here,” he said, as he marinated a batch of Korean ribs without an ounce of complaint in his voice. “It’s a close-knit team and we have a great family, so we are loving this.”
His food truck fare will provide Ashland with a small indicator of what’s to come.
“That excites me,” he says.
For the boyish-looking 33-year-old, making food has always been his calling.
Benton was 15 when he told his parents — both of whom work in the finance sector — that he wanted to become a chef.
“It took them a couple of days to digest that, but they’ve been very supportive,” he said.
A week later, he was working at Wilderness Ridge Country Club, bussing tables before eventually moving into the kitchen.
Before graduating from Lincoln Southwest and moving on to the culinary program at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, he had several years of restaurant experience on his resume.
He graduated in 2013 and moved back to Lincoln, where he was hired as the culinary director and executive chef for the Pillar Restaurant Group, where he oversaw the kitchens for Venue Restaurant & Lounge, Piedmont Bistro and the now-closed Cactus Modern Mexican and Cantina.
He went to Champions Run in 2019, but the allure of starting something new in Ashland — brand new and yet in the mold of Misty’s, the iconic Lincoln steakhouse where Ruhlman tended bar during his college days at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln — was too great for Benton to turn down.
“Misty’s is a great restaurant with a good reputation and I’ve got big shoes to fill,” Benton said. “But what excites me is that I really have an owner that is giving me the reins, someone who is giving me the ability to control what I want to control.” | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/lincoln-native-ashland-development-steakhouse/article_9066e606-15c1-11ee-b369-4b0f07ff1e8c.html | 2023-07-02T14:09:34 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/lincoln-native-ashland-development-steakhouse/article_9066e606-15c1-11ee-b369-4b0f07ff1e8c.html |
Later this month, Ashton Combs will find out if he’s won a Stellar Award, one of the top prizes in gospel music.
Combs, a Lincoln native who moved to the hip-hop hotbed of Atlanta in 2012 to pursue a career in music, is one of the writers of “As I Am,” a song by the artist 1K Phew featuring Jonathan McReynolds, the title cut of 1K Phew’s album that’s up for the best rap/hip-hop gospel album of the year.
The song “As I Am” grew out of a relationship that Combs has developed with Reach Records, the Christian hip-hop label founded by hip-hop artist Lecrae, since he moved to Atlanta and which came together during the COVID lockdown.
“I stayed up until 5 a.m. creating the record from a writing standpoint and from an A&R (artists and repertoire) standpoint,” said Combs, who worked with another writer remotely on the song. “We just clicked. We started freestyling because we were so tired. That’s when we locked into it.”
“As I Am” the song takes trap music into the gospel realm and features one of today’s biggest gospel artists in McReynolds.
“It’s contemporary gospel, but it doesn’t sound like gospel at all,” Combs said. “The record is really special because it’s one of the first records I 'A&R'd' and it actually came out. Jonathan came in and nailed his verse. 1K did maybe three or four takes. The record had to be undeniable. The fact that the track is the title of the album that’s up for one of the highest awards, it’s amazing.”
Moving to gospel creates a bit of a sharp contrast within Combs’ work, which has included writing Billboard-charting songs for rapper Domani, working with reggae artist Sean Paul and rapper/singer Tory Lanez, and his own album, “The Other Side,” which topped the iTunes soul/R&B chart three years ago.
“You don’t have to choose between one and the other,” Combs said. “The fact I can go from sessions with King Von before he passed to Jonathan McReynolds adds to my repertoire and versatility. You have to be able to wear many hats.
“I’m just glad I’m able to add gospel to my repertoire, especially with my background in the church.”
The son of the late Rev. Michael Combs, Ashton grew up in the church and, even with his move to Atlanta and his immersion in its music production scene, has not lost his faith.
“I’ve never left anything,” Combs said. “You keep walking on your path, keep walking in your life. You need to tap into that. Once you realize how to tap into the source, you start being okay with missing out. You start valuing everything around you and your life and how you can touch people.”
And, Combs pointed out that rock ’n’ roll legend Chuck Berry was his grandmother’s cousin.
“To have that in my bloodline shows that I’m right where I’m supposed to be,” he said.
After more than a decade in Georgia, Combs hasn't given up on his hometown, either. He put together the Inspire to Dream music camp to teach writing and production to Lincoln high school students a couple of times before the pandemic and hopes to find a way to offer another camp soon.
And Combs, who was back visiting his hometown this week, talks up Lincoln in Atlanta, Los Angeles or wherever his musical journey takes him.
“When I talk about people who came from here, it’s James Valentine (of Maroon 5), Johnny Carson, Malcolm X,” Combs said. "I put out where I’m from. Frederick Douglass’ sister lived in Lincoln. We have so much here in Lincoln, in Nebraska, to be proud of outside of football, which is awesome too.” | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/music/on-the-beat-lincoln-native-ashton-combs-up-for-top-gospel-music-award/article_453f28f8-15e6-11ee-8a9a-d75022e50a87.html | 2023-07-02T14:09:40 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/music/on-the-beat-lincoln-native-ashton-combs-up-for-top-gospel-music-award/article_453f28f8-15e6-11ee-8a9a-d75022e50a87.html |
SUPERIOR — Relax, play, and learn in celebration of local fresh water at Lake Superior Day from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, on Barker’s Island.
There will be live music, kid's activities, stand up-paddle boarding and information booths all focused on appreciating the Great Lake. It’s all free.
There will also be food vendors on hand.
Organizations from throughout the region will help visitors dive into Lake Superior learning. New this year, people can make “bawa’iganaakoog” — wild rice harvesting sticks — with the 1854 Treaty Authority and the St. Louis River Wild Rice & Habitat Restoration team.
Lake Superior Day attendees can visit the Lake Superior Estuarium, take tours of a new rescue airboat from the City of Superior Fire Department, and pay half-price admission on the SS Meteor for tours of the last above-water whaleback ship in the world. A free raffle features prizes donated from local businesses.
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The Lake Superior Day event is outdoors along sidewalks and on mowed, grassy lawns at Festival Park and the Lake Superior Estuarium, 3 Marina Drive in Barkers Island in Superior.
For more information go to lakesuperiornerr.org/event/lake-superior-day-2023 or contact Luciana Ranelli at 715-399-4085.
Did you know that Lake Superior is the largest lake by surface area in the world and that it provides the drinking water for 600,000 people who live along its shores? | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/celebrate-lake-superior-day-on-july-16 | 2023-07-02T14:24:03 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/celebrate-lake-superior-day-on-july-16 |
Lubbock entertainment in brief: CATS presents 'Snow White'; Alamo hosts 'Jaws' movie party
High Noon Concert Series continues
Lubbock County presents its annual High Noon Summer Concert series 2023 every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the courthouse gazebo and lawn.
This free event includes $50 cash drawings. It is free to enter, but you must be present to win. Only one ticket is allowed per person.
Performance schedule includes:
June 28: Caldwell Kids
July 5: Robert Lopez
July 12: Dustin and Kristi Garrett
July 19: Amber Pennington
July 26: Mariachi Mi Tierra
Aug. 2: D.G. Flewellyn
Aug. 9: Jenni Dale Lord
In addition, there will be various food trucks available including Chilly Lily's, J&D Bar-B-Que and Catering, Mi Cocina, and Grub Gauntlet.
For more information, email commissionerscourt@lubbockcounty.gov or call (806) 775-1335.
Buddy Holly Center hosting Summer Showcase
The Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave., is hosting its Summer Showcase at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 17.
In addition to viewing the concerts, guests are encouraged to visit Buddy Holly exhibitions and the Fine Arts Gallery during Summer Showcase hours with free admission.
This week's entertainment will feature Jeremy Coture and his band.
Upcoming performances include:
June 29: Mojave Sol
July 6: Anthony Garcia
July 13: Cameron James Smith and the Band Monarch
July 20: Alma Quartet
July 27: Mark Wallney
Aug. 3: Marco's Crew
Aug. 10: Mouse Shadow
Aug. 17: Phlip Coggins
For more information, visit https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/buddy-holly-center/summer-showcase-2023
LTC presents 'Liberty Valance'
Dawmi Entertainment and Lubbock Theater Company present "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, at Buddy Holly Hall.
"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" is a classic story of good versus evil, law versus the gun, one man versus Liberty Valance. A tale of love, hope and revenge set against the vicious backdrop of a lawless society in the American West.
Reserved seat tickets range from $25 to $40 (plus taxes & fees), depending on seating. There is a special offer of $5 off for students and seniors (60 and older), with proof of valid ID.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Alamo hosting 'Indiana Jones' brunch
Join Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock for a special menu brunch and a screening of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" on Sunday, July 2 at 11:20 a.m.
The world’s most dangerous archeologist is back in action doing what he does best – finding priceless artifacts and punchin’ Nazis. Harrison Ford once again picks up the iconic whip (and hat, with just moments to spare) for another globe-trotting adventure in search of a mythical dial with the power to change history.
Movie goers can order from a special brunch menu or the regular full menu while they watch the action on the big screen.
Tickets for the movie are $10 and available in advance online at drafthouse.com/lubbock
CATS presents 'Snow White and the Wicked Queen'
Children and Adults Theatrical Studio, 2257 34th St., will present "Snow White and the Wicked Queen" at 7:30 p.m. on July 7, 8, 14 and 15.
Take one beautiful girl, one handsome prince, one evil queen, seven little dwarfs and you have a spin on a classic tale.
The play is written by the theater's founder Tim McIntire and directed by Lisa DeClerk and Tyson Lemasters.
General admission tickets are $10 each and available online at https://catsplayhouse.ludus.com/
Alamo hosting 'Jaws' movie party
Duh, nuh…duh, nuh…nothing quite says "ah, summer" like watching an elusive giant shark terrorize Amity Island on the big screen.
Join Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock for a "Jaws" (1975) movie party at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 2.
All over America in the mid-1970s, motels, YMCAs, and community parks posted "Shark-Free Pool" signs. Was swimming really that dangerous 50 years ago? No, they were just cashing in on the JAWS phenomenon, which took the country by storm in the summer of '75.
This is a Movie Party, so you can live the shark-hunting adventure along with your pals Brody, Hooper, and Quint – minus the salty sea air and actual mortal peril. Featuring Shark Hats, Yellow Floatie Drink Holders (CAUTION: very susceptible to shark attacks), and other surprises, it’s the most fourth-wall-busting fun you can have on dry land.
Tickets for this special event are $15.15 and available online in advance at drafthouse.com/lubbock
Caprock Jazz Festival set for July 8
Caprock Jazz Festival welcomes Soul Patrol featuring Tom Braxton, Blake Aaron and Aubrey Logan on July 8 at the TTU Museum - Helen Devitt Jones Auditorium. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Saxophonist Braxton's distinct, melodic sound has been thrilling audiences of all ages from coast to coast and abroad for nearly two decades. This native Texan has recorded eight albums including The Next Chapter (2014), Endless Highway (2009), and Imagine This (2007) on the Pacific Coast Jazz label and Bounce (2005) on the Rendezvous label.
Guitarist Aaron has taken the contemporary jazz world by storm with a total of five No. 1 Billboard singles. Following in the footsteps of the smash album "Color and Passion", Aaron’s upcoming album release, "Love and Rhythm" rockets out of the gate with another two No. 1 singles.
Logan is a singer, trombone player, songwriter and performer. Her own No. 1 album in 2019 helped Logan become a household name with music aficionados around the world.
Tickets for this show are $50 for the concert only; $100 for an individual ticket (includes dinner); table of 8 tickets for $700.
All sales are final and there are no refunds. For more information, call (806) 535-2475 or visit selectaseatlubbock.com
Mike and Moonpies to perform at Cactus
Join the historic Cactus Theater for an intimate show for Mike and the Moonpies - The Solo & Steel Tour: A Night with Mike and Zach at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8.
Mike and Zach perform an acoustic selection of songs spanning the Moonpies’ catalogue in their first appearance on our stage.
Reserved seat tickets for this show are $20 for all floor and standard balcony and $40 for balcony box seats, which includes concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Eady, Wilson bring tour to Cactus
Jason Eady and Jamie Lin Wilson bring their Old Friends Tour to the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 9.The elite due of Texas singer/songwriters is making their Cactus Theater debut.
All floor and standard balcony seats are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show; balcony box seats are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the show and include concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Moonlight Musicals presents 'Little Mermaid Jr.'
Get ready to go under the sea this July and join Moonlight Musicals for our Academy production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid Jr."
The production is scheduled for July 13, 14 and 15 at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, 413 E. Broadway.
"The Little Mermaid", tells the tale of Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton, who wishes to be part of the human world above and pursue the human Prince Eric.
Ariel bargains with the evil sea witch Ursula and trades her tail for legs. Ariel soon finds out this bargain is not what it seems and will need the help of her friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to help restore order under the sea.
"The Little Mermaid" is based on the beloved fairy tale and animated film and features the songs we all know and love, “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”
General admission tickets are $21 (plus taxes and fees) and available by calling the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or visiting selectaseatlubbock.com
ZZ Top tribute band to rock Cactus
AZ-Z Top, an acclaimed tribute to the "Little Ol' Band from Texas" is set to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at the Cactus Theater.
The music and showmanship of that Little Ol’ band from Texas is captured by this Arizona trio that loves the music just as much as anyone! All three members have been playing ZZ songs for years and were just waiting for the right combination of talents to fall into place to create this top touring tribute to the original legends - creating a spot-on show that makes you feel like you're right there at a live ZZ Top concert.
Tickets for this show are $27.50 for floor roas A-F; $25 for floor rows G-M; $22.50 for standard balcony seats; and $50 for balcony box seats, which includes concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Sweeney to perform at Cactus
Sunny Sweeney, a genre-bending, songwriting spitfire who has spent equal time in the rich musical traditions of Texas and Tennessee, is set to take the Cactus Theater stage at 7:3 p.m. on Saturday, July 22.
Sweeney returns with "Married Alone", the celebrated singer-songwriter’s fifth studio album and the follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed Trophy.
All floor and standard balcony seats for this show are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show; balcony box seats are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the show.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
'National Lampoon's Vacation' marks 40 years
Cinemark Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St., is hosting Fathom's Big Screen Classic presentation of "National Lampoon's Vacation" 40th anniversary at 4 and 7 p.m. July 16 and at pm. on July 19.
The all-American Griswold family just wants to go on an all-American vacation. Everyone is packed. The route is planned … And absolutely everything goes wrong as a simple trip quickly becomes a madcap cross-country odyssey and heroic quest in search of National Lampoon's Vacation.
For the Clark W. Griswolds of Chicago, 50 weeks of work and routine will soon be rewarded with a fortnight of frenzied freedom. Mom and the kids would rather fly, but Dad (Chevy Chase) insists on driving west to Walley World. He's programmed everything on the family's PC--from tire wear to best routes, from choice sights to the finest AAA-recommended lodgings. With such planning everything should go right … wrong!! From director Harold Ramis and screenwriter John Hughes.
Tickets for this special screening are $12.45 and available online at fathomevents.com
Bryan brings Country on Tour 2023 to USA
Country music superstar Luke Bryan will be taking the stage on July 27 at the United Supermarkets Arena as he brings Country on Tour 2023 to the Hub City.
Special guests will be Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke and Jackson Dean.
Bryan has been named Entertainer of the Year five times, awarded by the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. In 2019, his 2013 album "Crash My Party" received the first Album of the Decade award from the ACM. Worldwide, he has sold more than 75 million records.
Some of Bryan's biggest hits include "Do I" "Rain is a Good Thing" "Someone Else Calling You Baby" "Country Girl (Shake it for Me)" and "Drunk On You", among many others. He has had nearly 30 No. 1 hits.
Tickets for this concert range start at $35 and up depending on seating and VIP package features.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com
Ranching Heritage Center to host inaugural Ranch Verse
Join cowboy songster Andy Hedges and special guests, Boots O’Neal, Randy Rieman, Dave Stamey, Red Steagall, and Andy Wilkinson, for a day of Western storytelling, song and poetry at the inaugural Ranch Verse on Saturday, Aug. 5.
"Ranch Verse will feature a variety of programming that will include working cowboy stories, cowboy poetry, western music, and discussions of ranch culture,” host Andy Hedges shared.
Daytime events will be free to the public and take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) in Lubbock. A special welcome performance of cowboy poetry, range ballads, and storytelling by Red Steagall, Andy Wilkinson, Randy Rieman, and Dave Stamey will kick off the day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
From 1 to 2 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to hear a live, onstage interview with Four Sixes Ranch cowboy and Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy Award recipient Boots O’Neal for broadcast on the Cowboy Crossroads podcast with Andy Hedges.
Randy Reiman will take the stage from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. to present the illustrated letters of cowboy artist Charles M. Russell through slides, commentary, and the spoken word.
Daytime events will conclude with a discussion from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. featuring Red Steagall, Andy Hedges and Dave Stamey on the poetry, music, and art emerging out of Western culture.
An evening performance will follow from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the historic Cactus Theater with cowboy songster Andy Hedges, western songwriter Dave Stamey, and the legendary Red Steagall. Tickets for the evening performance start at $25 and are on sale on the Cactus Theater website.
To learn more about Ranch Verse, visit bit.ly/ranchverse. For questions, contact (806) 742-0498.
Jelly Roll coming to USA
Jelly Roll has announced a 44-date headlining tour and will be taking the stage at the United Supermarkets Arena at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, with his Backroad Baptism Tour 2023.
Jason Bradley DeFord, known professionally as Jelly Roll, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his collaborations with Lil Wyte, Struggle Jennings, and Tech N9ne In 2023, he won three CMT Music Awards for the song "Son of a Sinner".
Before his transition into country music with 2023's Whitsitt Chapel album, Jelly Roll launched his career in hip hop.
Tickets for this show range from $21 to $650 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating and VIP package features.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/07/02/lubbock-entertainment-in-brief-cats-presents-snow-white-alamo-hosts-jaws-movie-party/70367727007/ | 2023-07-02T14:25:44 | 1 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/07/02/lubbock-entertainment-in-brief-cats-presents-snow-white-alamo-hosts-jaws-movie-party/70367727007/ |
This week marks the High Holy Days for community bands.
And you thought it was just our nation’s birthday!
When it comes to the Fourth of July, my mind immediately goes to John Philip Sousa, Irving Berlin and “Semper Paratus.”
We are lucky in Kenosha to have a thriving city-sponsored music group, the Kenosha Pops Concert Band.
It doesn’t get more Americana than listening to — or playing in — a community band in a local park.
The Pops Band will be busy for the holiday, playing on a float Sunday in the Civic Veterans Parade and performing its patriotic-themed July 4 concert starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday on the band shell. The program is repeated (for the most part) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, also on the band shell.
“We load up the program with patriotic music,” said Craig Gall, the band’s conductor. “It’s a program packed with Americana.”
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Here's some more Americana: A patriotic quiz in the style of the long-running game show “Jeopardy.” We give you the answer and you provide the question, all related to pieces on the July 4 and 5 programs:
- “Pikes Peak” by Katharine Lee Bates.
Which poem was combined with a Samuel August Ward hymn to become “America the Beautiful”?
The band’s master of ceremonies, Greg Berg, will sing Carmen Dragon’s stirring arrangement of this beloved song.
“There are many versions of 'America the Beautiful,' but this is still the best arrangement of that song,” Gall said. (Because we love useless trivia, here’s some more: Dragon was the father of the late Daryl Dragon, the “Captain” in the 1970s pop duo Captain & Tennille.)
- The national march of the United States.
What is John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever”?
By a 1987 act of the U.S. Congress, “Stars and Stripes” is the official national march of the United States of America. And it wouldn’t be the Fourth (or Fifth) of July without hearing this tune at least once!
- “The Liberty Bell.”
Which Sousa march is also the theme song for “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”?
Rumor has it the comedy troupe chose that song because the copyright had expired, and they wouldn’t have to pay to use it. Very cheeky!
- “Semper Paratus.”
What is the official march of the United States Coast Guard?
The song was written in 1927 by U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Francis Saltus Van Boskerck. “Semper Paratus,” the Latin phrase for “always ready,” is also the official motto of the Coast Guard.
Both Pops programs will feature the official marches of all of the armed services, including “Semper Paratus,” along with “U.S. Field Artillery March” (Army), “Anchor’s Aweigh” (Navy), “U.S. Marines on Parade” (Marine Corps) and “Army Air Corps March” (Air Force).
- “God of Our Fathers.”
What piece of music is considered our national hymn?
The piece was written by Thomas Knox, a staff arranger for the U.S. Marine Band in Washington, D.C.
- “American Patrol.”
What 1885 march by F.W. Meacham piece was designed to give the impression of a parade passing by?
- “God Bless America.”
What Irving Berlin tune became the signature song of singer Kate Smith?
Also, over the decades, the 1938 song has earned millions for the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, to whom Berlin assigned all royalties.
Other pieces on the programs include:
- “American Folk Rhapsody No. 4," featuring traditional folk songs like “Down in the Valley” and “Little Brown Jug” arranged by Pops favorite Clare Grundman.
- "Over There," a medley of tunes from World War I, including “K-K-Katy,” “Keep Your Head Down, Fritzy Boy,” “Homeward Bound” and, of course, “Over There.”
- “Stars and Bars” by Robert Jager.
- “National Emblem,” a 1902 march by Edwin Eugene Bagley.
Also, audience members should come prepared to sing with Berg during “Sing for America,” a medley featuring “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “America.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-pops-playing-patriotic-programs-on-july-4-5/article_e4ac891a-1778-11ee-a8bb-db7f7222f322.html | 2023-07-02T14:27:56 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-pops-playing-patriotic-programs-on-july-4-5/article_e4ac891a-1778-11ee-a8bb-db7f7222f322.html |
WESTFIELD, Ind — All lanes of U.S. 31 northbound were closed at 161st Street in Westfield Sunday morning following a deadly crash.
First responders were called to the area around 7 a.m. July 2 for the crash, which involved a vehicle that struck the 161st Street overpass.
In an alert from INDOT, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office confirmed at least one person was killed in the crash.
All lanes of northbound U.S. 31 were expected to be closed for several hours Sunday morning. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/deadly-crash-us-31-westfield-161st-street/531-2e690b54-87f2-48eb-af36-e42a26e9131a | 2023-07-02T14:30:31 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/deadly-crash-us-31-westfield-161st-street/531-2e690b54-87f2-48eb-af36-e42a26e9131a |
INDIANA, USA — The oldest hand car wash in Indianapolis has shut down after taking major damage from strong winds in downtown Indy's latest round of storms.
The building at 10th and Senate streets partially collapsed and Indianapolis Fire Department had crews put red tape around the building.
Swancy's has been around since 1942, and debris from the historic building could be seen scattered across the street.
Other parts of downtown were were also damaged in the storms.
Tree limbs were snapped in half by the American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania, with some of them falling over onto streetlamps. Several streetlamp covers were also blown around.
13News is reaching out to the owners of Swancy's to see if they plan on rebuilding or relocating. This story will be updated when that information becomes available. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/storm-damage-closes-indys-oldest-hand-car-wash-swancys-auto-indianapolis/531-5f2b8f95-1cf4-434a-a3e8-b81bc15f7973 | 2023-07-02T14:30:37 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/storm-damage-closes-indys-oldest-hand-car-wash-swancys-auto-indianapolis/531-5f2b8f95-1cf4-434a-a3e8-b81bc15f7973 |
Bloomington-Normal
Galleries, museums
Some cultural institutions are open or making plans to reopen under current COVID restrictions. Check with each facility for indoor, online or outdoor programming. Open facilities have face covering, distancing and other guidelines in effect; see websites or call for details.
Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio; 101 W. Monroe St. Suite 201, Bloomington; Open First Fridays 5-8 p.m. and by appointment; 309-825-4655; angelambrose.com.
David Davis Mansion; 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington; open for tours, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; by donation; daviddavismansion.org; 309-828-1084.
Eaton Studio Gallery; 411 N. Center St., Bloomington; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; 5-8 p.m. First Fridays, or by appointment or ring bell; eatonstudiogallery.com; 309-828-1575.
The Hangar Art Co.; 105 W. Jefferson St., Bloomington; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; hangart.com; 309-319-8672.
Illinois Art Station; 101 E. Vernon Ave., Normal; Gallery open Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; illinoisartstation.org; 309-386-1019.
Inside Out: Accessible Art Gallery & Cooperative; 200 W. Monroe St., Bloomington; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; by appointment Sunday-Tuesday; and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. First Friday; insideoutartcoop.org; 309-838-2160.
Jan Brandt Gallery; Normandy Village, 1100 Beach St., Building 8, Normal; by appointment; janbrandtgallery.com; 309-287-4700.
Joann Goetzinger Studio and Gallery; 313 N. Main St. Suite A, Bloomington; open first Fridays 5-8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m., also by appointment; masks and social distancing required; 309-826-1193.
Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection; Turner Hall 126E—ISU Campus, Normal; 12-2 p.m., Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, and 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday through Dec. 9; also open 1-4 p.m., Nov. 6; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday by appointment.
Main Gallery 404; 404 N. Main St., Bloomington; 12-5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays; By chance or appointment at 309-590-6779.
McLean County Arts Center; 601 N. East St., Bloomington; open; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 12-4 p.m. Saturday; masks and social distancing required; mcac.org; 309-829-0011.
McLean County Museum of History; 200 N. Main St., Bloomington; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; closed Sundays, until further notice; reservations at education@mchistory.org or 309-827-0428; mchistory.org; 309-827-0428.
Merwin and Wakeley Galleries; Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington; open; 12-4 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7-9 p.m., Tuesday evening; 1-4 p.m., Saturday through Sunday; iwu.edu/art/galleries; 309-556-3391.
Prairie Aviation Museum; 2929 E. Empire St., Bloomington; open Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; prairieaviationmuseum.org; 309-663-7632.
University Galleries of Illinois State University, Normal; open; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday; 309-438-5487; galleries.illinoisstate.edu/about/visit/.
Central Illinois
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield; advance reservation required; adults $15, seniors $12, under 5 free; presidentlincoln.illinois.gov; 217-558-8844.
Art Center at Greater Livingston County Arts Council; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 209 W. Madison St., Pontiac; pcartcenter.com; 815-419-2472.
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria; Riverfront Arts Center, 305 S.W. Water St., Peoria; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; peoriacac.org; 309-674-6822.
Dickson Mounds Museum; 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown; open, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; free; illinoisstatemuseum.org; 309-547-3721.
Illinois State Museum; 502 S. Spring St., Springfield; open, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Monday-Friday, free; illinoisstatemuseum.org; 217-782-7386.
Lincoln Heritage Museum; Lincoln Center at Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk St., Lincoln; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays, Mondays and on Lincoln College breaks; $4-7; museum.lincolncollege.edu; 217-735-7399.
Peoria Art Guild; 203 Harrison St., Peoria; open; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday or by appointment; peoriaartguild.org; 309-637-2787.
Peoria Riverfront Museum; downtown riverfront Peoria; open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday and Friday; 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday; adults $11, seniors, students $10, ages 3-17 $9; peoriariverfrontmuseum.org; 309-686-7000.
Simpkins Military Museum; 605 E. Cole St., Heyworth; Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday or by appointment; Free admission (donations accepted); Private tours, call first; 309-319-3413; simpkinsmuseum@gmail.com.
Time Gallery; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday; Closed Sunday; Clock Tower Place Building, 201 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria; 309-467-2331.
U of I Krannert Art Museum; 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign; open; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Thursdays until 8 p.m. when classes are in session; closed Sunday and Monday; kam.illinois.edu; 217-333-1861.
Exhibits
"Marks by Modern Masters: Selections from the Heintzman Collection"; through summer 2023; "Heart"; Experience Gallery; through fall 2023; "Body Worlds RX"; Experience Gallery; through fall 2023; Peoria Riverfront Museum.
"Growng Up X"; second floor gallery; through Sept. 4; Illinois State Museum.
"Pattern and Process"; through Dec. 22; West Gallery and Light Court; "The Ink Wash of Shozo Sato"; through Dec. 22; Main Level, Contempotary Gallery; Krannert Art Museum.
"Here I have Lived: Home in Illinois"; through Jan. 21, 2024; Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
"Edward and Gale McCullough"; Brandt Gallery; "Judy Steffens"; Armstrong Gallery; both through July 29; McLean County Arts Center.
"MAP Exhibition"; July 2023; Peoria Art Guild.
"Flowers for Ukraine"; Preston Jackson Gallery; "Vera Scekic: Synethic Being"; Gallery 3R; both through Aug. 11; Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. | https://pantagraph.com/life-entertainment/local/looking-for-art-culture-see-the-latest-central-illinois-exhibits/article_b50a5aac-1075-11ee-a116-0325e9aae6b5.html | 2023-07-02T14:31:41 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/life-entertainment/local/looking-for-art-culture-see-the-latest-central-illinois-exhibits/article_b50a5aac-1075-11ee-a116-0325e9aae6b5.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. — Independence Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the nation.
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Families and friends get together for a beach day, enjoy the fireworks, grill something at home, or head to city centers to check out the parades.
The National Retail Federation projects that this year American households will spend a collective 9.5 billion just on food for Fourth of July celebrations.
There’s no right or wrong city to celebrate the holidays as long as you enjoy great times with your loved ones.
But, according to WalletHub, here are the 9 best cities in the country to celebrate Independence Day:
- Los Angeles, California
- San Francisco, California
- New York City
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Seattle, Washington
- San Diego, California
- Orlando, Florida
- Dallas, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
WalletHub said they compared the largest cities in the U.S., evaluating five components: affordability, attractions, safety, Fourth of July weather forecast, and celebrations.
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OCALA, Fla. — A man has died after being found with a gunshot wound Saturday, the Ocala Police Department said.
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According to a news release, around 5:30 p.m., police received a 911 call about hearing gunshots near NW 16th Street and NW 19th Court.
A witness told law enforcement that multiple people were involved, but police said they found shell casings but no individuals when they arrived at the scene.
Read: Families of gun victims march in Daytona Beach, calling for the end of violence
Police said after the reported shooting, a man with a chest gunshot wound was dropped off at an Ocala Fire Rescue Station and then taken to the hospital.
The victim died from his injury.
Read: Permitless carry gun law starts Saturday; here’s what it means for Central Florida
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In the Treasure Valley, July 4th will be an all-day affair, with celebrations ranging from parades to firework shows. Here’s a rundown of celebrations in Boise, Caldwell, Meridian, Star, Eagle, Kuna and Melba.
BOISE
Boise’s Fourth of July parade has returned after its three-year absence. The parade will begin and end on 11th and Jefferson streets, running from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Those who arrive downtown early can receive an American flag to wave along the parade route, provided by Zamzows.
At 6:30 a.m., CapEd’s Read to Rise hot air balloon will be launched from the Capitol. A veteran Entrepreneur Alliance’s Community Breakfast sponsored by Albertsons will be available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cecil D. Andrus Park.
On Tuesday evening, Ann Morrison Park will have fireworks synced to 107.1 K-HITS at 10:15 p.m. Festivities at the park will begin at 6 p.m., with food and drink vendors on site, featuring summertime classics and treats. Beer and wine will be available to purchase. The park’s new interactive fountain will feature red, white and blue lights.
The park will be closed to vehicles all day on July 4, but will be open to ride-share, walking or bike riding through the day.
CALDWELL
Caldwell’s annual celebration kicks off with a 9 a.m. parade that starts at Memorial Park and proceeds to Kimball Avenue, Cleveland Boulevard, South 18th Avenue and Blaine Street. The procession will end at Blaine Street and South Fifth Avenue.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the festivities will continue at Memorial Park. Caldwell residents can check out vendors, a car show, food trucks, games and can try to dunk various city officials at the dunk tank. Brave residents can also attempt the watermelon eating contest. For others, there’s a water balloon toss, a patriotic dog contest and patriotic bike contest.
Those who plan to enter their dog or bike should email bkida@cityofcaldwell.org.
Caldwell’s finale will be “the amazing firework display at Brothers Park.”
“There are several parking areas around Caldwell High School, including free handicapped parking just off Indiana (Avenue) near Larch Street,” a news release said. “A free shuttle service will take people to and from Brothers Park. The pickup and drop-off area will be in the College of Idaho parking lot at Oak and Indiana. The shuttle will run from 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.”
MERIDIAN
Storey Park in Meridian will be open for picnics and fireworks viewing. Food trucks will be at the park at 4 p.m.
The fireworks display will be set off at the Meridian Speedway at dusk around 10:20 p.m. No personal fireworks or glass containers will be allowed in the park. Roads in the park will be closed and the limited parking within Storey Park is reserved for ADA. There will be a drop-off zone off Franklin Road.
STAR
Fourth of July celebrations in Star begin with a 5 kilometer Firecracker Fun Run at 8 a.m. in the northwest parking lot of Hunter’s Creek Park. Relay teams competing can have five runners, running 1 kilometer each. Registration is $15 and includes a fun run t-shirt.
People wanting to participate in a pie contest should bring two pies to the Star Riverhouse between 9 and 9:20 a.m. One pie is for judges and one is for an auction. Cash prizes will be given to the top three entries. Judging begins at 9:30 a.m. The pie auction will begin at noon, and the money raised will go to the Star Senior Center.
The Hometown Celebration Parade will begin at 10 a.m. at West State Street in front of El Mariachi Loco and will end at Star Road.
The Star Fire Department will be at Hunter’s Creek Park with three water tanks and squirt guns at 3 p.m. There will be bounce houses, water obstacle courses and slip and slides available for kids. The Freedom Firework Show will begin at 10:15 p.m. at Hunters Creek Park.
EAGLE
Eagle Fun Days will take place on July 7 and 8, including a fireworks show and parade.
KUNA
Kuna is planning a fireworks display and a mini-food truck rally along the greenbelt from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The food trucks include Stella’s Ice Cream, Bullzz-Eye BBQ and Waffleology.
MELBA
Melba’s “Old Tyme” 4th of July is back for another year. Things kick off with the 7 a.m. fun run followed by the 9 a.m. arts and crafts fair, concessions and parade line-up. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Afterwards, people can check out the car show, children’s fairway of games and antique tractor pull.
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SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot while driving on the east side of town overnight, according to police.
It happened around 2:17 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Roland Avenue and Rigsby Avenue.
The man told police he was driving down Rigsby when shots were fired and he was hit. He proceeded to drive to the intersection and called police. He said he had no idea which direction or even where the shots were fired from.
He was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injury, which officials say was non life-threatening.
Police are still trying to find the crime scene.
No other details were provided and no other injuries were reported.
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Aaron Grabinsky continues to move up the world rankings after competing in a tournament in Czech Republic. The Coquille alum is trying to become a grandmaster.
The Fifth Street Chess Tournament was June 24. All ages and all skill levels were invited for some fun chess as well as outdoor. Badminton, squirt guns and other fun games were available for between rounds.
Frank Morse earned opportunity to compete in the National Open at the Las Vegas International Chess Festival June 14 through the 18, where 1,200 people from around the world came to compete. He had a rough start with a loss in his first round held in the evening.
Coach Nancy Keller may have worn him out as they had explored Las Vegas that day. He recovered in round 2 and made less mistakes for the rest of the tournament. It came down to positional advantages rather than material imbalances in his later games. He won four out of seven games in the Under 1300 section and vows to return and do better. He did get some prizes as winning the last round earned him the tournament playing board to bring home and winning more than half his games earned him a $50 gift certificate for the chess store.
Meanwhile, Coquille Chess Club alumni Aaron Grabinsky was in Czech Republic and competed in his first of five European Chess Tournament in an attempt to earn the coveted grandmaster title.
If he succeeds, he could the second grandmaster in U.S. history to come from Oregon and he will join the 105 current grandmasters in the United States. Unfortunately, a loss in his third game shuffled him to into the lower rated player bracket and despite 6.5 points out of 9, he did not earn his second grandmaster norm (he needs three) or the international rating of 2,500. He did beat the #1 player in Italy and tied with the #9 player in Argentina.
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The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Thursday 06/15:
North Bend
• 7:33 am, criminal mischief, McCullogh Bridge.
• 2:07 pm, dispute, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 3:05 pm, burglary, 2500 block of Kinney Street.
• 5:05 pm, deer hit by vehicle, Sherman and McCullough Bridge.
• 5:51 pm, theft of mail, 2300 block of Montana St.
• 9:03 pm, civil problem, 3700 block of Stanton Ave.
• 9:34 pm, hit and run accident, 2000 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 9:49 pm, 35 year old male served on three warrants, 900 block of NE Chemewa Road.
• 10:50 pm, loud music, 2100 block of Jackson Ave.
Coos Bay
• 3:09 am, loud noise complaint, 400 block of Hall Avenue.
• 3:11 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 800 block of Kentucky Avenue.
• 3:34 am, disorderly conduct, Ingersoll Avenue and S 10th Street.
• 7:06 am, 38 year old male transported to Coos County jail on four warrants, 500 block of N Broadway Street.
• 9:01 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 800 block of Kentucky Avenue.
• 10:06 am, dispute, 300 block of Ackerman Street.
• 10:33 am, shots fired, Schetter and N Wall.
• 11:38 am, fraud, 800 block of Prefontaine Street.
• 12:30 pm, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 2:00 pm, 54 year old male transported to Coos County jail on menacing with a weapon, unlawful use of a weapon and burglary I, 1700 block of Thompson Road.
• 4:47 pm, threats, 700 block of S Wasson Street.
• 6:01 pm, hit and run accident, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:25 pm, 44 year old female transported to Coos County jail on theft III, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:53 pm, 40 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant and carry concealed weapon, Ocean and Radar.
• 7:33 pm, 30 year old male transported to Coos County jail for criminal trespass I and criminal mischief II, 300 block of S 5th Street.
• 7:39 pm, juvenile problem, 1000 block of Fenwick Street.
• 8:10 pm, 64 year old male cited on warrant, 100 block of S 3rd Street.
• 9:57 pm, 49 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant and criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:19 pm, 29 year old male transported to Coos County jail on criminal trespass I, theft II and parole violation, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:40 pm, domestic assault, 1100 block of Coos River Highway.
Coquille
• 2:24 pm, theft of services, 900 block of W 17th.
• 2:33 pm, civil problem, 400 block of N Cedar Street.
• 4:47 pm, fraud, 500 block of W 4th Street.
Reedsport
• 11:52 am, animal problem, Aiden Senior Living.
• 1:26 pm, harassment, 700 block of Laurel Avenue.
• 2:27 pm, animal problem, Barrone Park.
• 3:54 pm, juvenile problem, Lions Park.
Friday 06/16:
North Bend
• 12:43 am, juvenile problem, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:08 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2200 block of Laura Lane.
• 3:28 pm, 32 year old female cited for driving while suspended, 2200 block of 14th Court.
• 4:40 pm, motorcycle vs semi-truck, Newmark and Broadway.
• 6:45 pm, dispute, 500 block of Wall Street.
• 7:00 pm, disorderly conduct/loud noise/disruptive subjects, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 9:53 pm, fight, 1200 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 9:56 pm, injured animal, Newmark and Sheridan.
• 11:39 pm, fight, 800 block of Vermont Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 12:13 am, 52 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Bimart Shopping Center.
• 2:08 am, assault, 500 block of S Empire Boulevard.
• 6:24 am, vehicle entered/items taken, 900 block of Crocker Street.
• 7:53 am missing juvenile, 600 block of S Cammann Street.
• 8:02 am, disorderly conduct, 7th Street and Central Avenue.
• 10:10 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 900 block of S Morrison Street.
• 10:35 am, located wanted subject, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 10:57 am, harassment, 1700 block of Thompson Road.
• 12:03 pm, dispute, S 4th Street and Anderson Avenue.
• 12:12 pm, subject with knife, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:20 pm, harassment, John Topits Park.
• 1:51 pm, ID theft, 900 block of Pacific Avenue.
• 2:13 pm, disorderly conduct, Newmark and 7 Eleven.
• 2:16 pm, theft, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 5:21 pm, criminal mischief to vehicle, 1100 block of California Avenue.
• 5:59 pm, dispute, Mingus Skate Park.
• 6:30 pm, juvenile problem, 1000 block of Fenwick.
• 7:09 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of S Marple Street.
• 10:31 pm, fight, 1400 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 11:41 pm, 39 year old female cited for driving while suspended, 13th and Central.
Coquille
• 2:43 pm, dog in hot car, 100 block of N Birch Street.
• 3:54 pm, threats, 1000 block of W 12th Street.
• 5:35 pm, 29 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 96900 block of Highway 42S.
Reedsport
• 3:20 pm, trespassing, CFN.
• 10:33 pm, harassment, 800 block of Juniper Avenue.
Saturday 06/17:
North Bend
• 1:44 pm, 20 year old female and 39 year old male cited for criminal trespass II, 1900 block of Meade Street.
• 3:59 pm, dispute, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 9:27 pm, theft, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 6:29 am, 34 year old male cited for failure to register as a sex offender, 400 block of N Bayshore.
• 10:15 am, theft, 1300 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 11:40 am, 62 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, Mingus Park.
• 1:23 pm, violation of restraining order, 1000 block of Arago Avenue.
• 2:15 pm, shoplifter, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 3:50 pm, dispute, 1000 block of Evans Boulevard.
• 4:36 pm, dispute, S Wasson Street and Noble Avenue.
• 5:16 pm, armed subject, 400 block of Shorepines Avenue.
• 5:19 pm, civil problem, 1300 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:22 pm, 34 year old male cited for disorderly conduct II, 400 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 6:38 pm, juvenile problem, 1100 block of Augustine Street.
• 7:08 pm, 32 year old female lodged at Coos County jail on warrant, 63700 block of Edwards Road.
• 8:34 pm, shoplifter, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:10 pm, disorderly conduct, 100 block of S 3rd Street.
Coquille
• 12:26 am, fight, E 8th St.
• 7:25 am, injured animal, 600 block of E Highway 42.
• 9:08 am, disorderly conduct, Highway 42 mile post 11.
Reedsport
• 3:00 pm, animal problem, boat launch.
• 9:08 pm, domestic disturbance, 200 block of Westmont Drive.
Sunday 06/18:
North Bend
• 3:34 am, 24 year old female cited on warrant, 3400 block of Liberty Street.
• 3:35 am, loud noise, 1600 block of Lincoln Street.
• 10:12 pm, 62 year old male cited result of non-injury accident, Sherman and Virginia.
• 1:49 pm, dispute, 2100 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 2:58 pm, civil problem, 3700 block of Stanton.
• 4:40 pm, theft of services/illegal use of dumpster, 1800 block of Union Avenue.
• 5:25 pm, disorderly conduct, Virginia and Oak.
• 7:37 pm, theft, 2300 block of Brussell Street.
• 11:25 pm, dispute, 2200 block of Pony Creek Road.
• 11:34 pm, loud yard work noise, 1800 block of Union Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 12:28 am, disorderly conduct, Central Avenue and S 2nd Street.
• 1:39 am, loud music, 1600 block of Lincoln Street.
• 2:00 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant and criminal trespass II, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:12 am, dispute, 700 block of Hemlock Avenue.
• 8:32 am, shoplifter, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:00 am, 44 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, escape III, resisting arrest, and failure to register as a sex offender, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:13 am, theft from vehicle, 1300 block of Teakwood Avenue.
• 10:59 am, stolen vehicle, 300 block of Student Way.
• 11:00 am, 50 year old female transported to Coos County jail on three warrants, Johnson Street and Front Street.
• 12:14 pm, disorderly conduct, S Empire and Newmark Avenue.
• 2:40 pm, theft of bicycle, 700 block of N Front Street.
• 2:53 pm, burglary, 1200 block of Embarcadero Circle.
• 4:39 pm, neighbor dispute, 200 block of S Schoneman Street.
• 7:08 pm, disorderly conduct, 100 block of W Ingersoll Avenue.
• 8:07 pm, 27 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newport and Flannagan.
• 8:29 pm, 39 year old female cited for driving while suspended, 1800 block of Juniper Avenue.
• 8:39 pm, dispute, 200 block of S Cammann Street.
• 8:56 pm, 39 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 100 block of S Cammann Street.
• 10:11 pm, 21 year old female cited for DUII, Tremont Avenue and Exchange Street.
• 10:46 pm, barking dog, 1000 block of Vine Avenue.
• 11:24 pm, disorderly conduct, 800 block of Central Avenue.
• 11:46 pm, disorderly conduct, 100 block of S Empire Boulevard.
Coquille
• 12:18 am, minor in possession liquor, 700 block of E 14th Street.
• 7:16 am, dispute, 50 block of N Collier Street.
Reedsport
• 9:40 am, phone harassment, 800 block of Juniper Avenue.
• 2:06 pm, drug violation, 200 block of Riverfront Way.
• 3:46 pm, juvenile problem, McKay’s.
• 9:47 pm, trespassing, Church of God.
• 10:10 pm, juvenile problem, N 21st Street and Highway 101. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_7695f762-18e6-11ee-8617-0b1215218668.html | 2023-07-02T15:07:21 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_7695f762-18e6-11ee-8617-0b1215218668.html |
OCALA, Fla. – A man who was shot died on Saturday after being dropped off at an Ocala fire station and hospitalized, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to the area of NW 16th Street and NW 19th Court after a 911 caller reported hearing multiple gunshots. Police located no people at the scene but did find shell casings there, the department said in a statement.
A man who had been shot in his chest was dropped off by a vehicle at Ocala Fire Rescue Station No. 1 moments after that shooting was called in, police said. The victim was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to the statement.
Ocala police are still investigating.
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Barbecues, fireworks and a 109-year-old coaster race. This is the Fourth of July in Bisbee
Anisa Felix is finally ready for her turn.
The 13-year-old was out on a Saturday at 8 a.m. in June, adjusting her helmet as she looked across the road where her copper-colored, motorless car would take off down the hill. She was about to secure her spot in a southern Arizona race that’s 109 years old — one that her big brother won just a few years ago.
Bill Carabeo, who was in Anisa's position decades ago, checked in with her before the trial run. He started racing when he was 8. Now 68, Carabeo is present to make sure all of his cars, including the one Anisa is driving, are ready to go for the return of the Bisbee Coaster Race.
“Let me know if you feel it’s a little loose,” Bill told Anisa as he tested the car’s steering. “We’ll fix it.”
Pretty soon, as part of an Independence Day tradition, Anisa will be taking on a steeper hill, getting up to speeds of 43 mph, and she’ll need to be prepared.
Carabeo, Anisa and many residents of Bisbee have waited years for this Fourth of July.
A series of COVID-19 cancellations halted the long-standing coaster race. For the first time since 2019, the community of about 5,000 is preparing to double in size as relatives, friends and visitors from around the country descend upon Bisbee for the holiday.
It’s easily one of the biggest days of the year for the former mining town, according to those who live here. On Tuesday, people will gather along Main Street to root for the coaster drivers making their way down Tombstone Canyon once again.
Bisbee's primary Fourth of July event is back.
The Bisbee Coaster Race is one of the world’s oldest gravity-fueled races. It started in 1914. Drivers from 9 to 16 take the wheel of one-person cars before zipping along curves for about 1.6 miles. Typically, kids can get to the finish line in under three minutes.
But this year, with the help of a newly paved road, race organizers think they’ll see times closer to 2½ minutes.
Coaster race is a family event for many
Carabeo woke up at 4 a.m. in Tucson to make it in time for the day’s qualification run. The coaster race is something on his mind year-round, he said.
Nearly every year, at least one member of Carabeo's family has competed in the race. Some years, multiple family members place in the top three spots.
Carabeo has crafted cars and supported their racers, like Anisa, along the way. This year, Carabeo has six of his cars in the race. The Carabeo family member competing this year is Bill’s great-granddaughter.
”I want to keep the generations going," Carabeo said.
The coaster race has become a family event for many community members.
For Anisa, most of the uneasiness she first felt about racing has subsided, she said. But her big brother, Felix Felix, 15, is still apprehensive about his sister racing.
He said he worries because Anisa doesn’t have much interest in cars.
“I think he’s just nervous I might beat his time,” Anisa responded.
Their mom, Cindy Dagnino, is a member of the Bisbee Community Race Committee, a nonprofit that raises money to support the annual event. She said she’s proud of her kids. When the older Felix took home the trophy and prize money during his rookie year, she could barely contain her excitement.
“I just wanted to pick him up,” Dagnino said.
This year, she’ll have two drivers to cheer on.
In photos:Bisbee, from historic Main Street to its Grand Hotel and quaint shops
Working to keep the race safe for racers and spectators
Mike Rhodes was born on July 5, 1976. It was a coaster race day.
“I guess I was just born to be a part of it,” Rhodes said.
But as a kid, he said he wasn’t allowed to compete in the race. After a fatal crash, officials halted the race for more than a decade.
The coaster race involved adult drivers until an accident killed a mother and child watching from the crowd. Since then, adult drivers have been barred from the race.
The 1980 accident, as reported in The Arizona Republic, involved brake failure that caused a coaster to veer into the crowd. That incident is part of why the town is so focused on safety now, said Rhodes, who serves as the race safety coordinator.
Rhodes plays his part by inspecting each car to make sure it meets race guidelines and has properly functioning brakes and steering systems. Additionally, kids only go down the course one at a time to prevent collisions.
Invited to cookouts by complete strangers
Bridgette Christian, director of the Bisbee Community Race Committee, knows there's a lot of anticipation for this year's race after last year's was abruptly canceled. The race requires a lot of people to keep the course clear and safe, and last year there weren't enough. The race's return is special for the town and her family.
This year's event will commemorate Christian's father, Johnny Diaz, and Robert Romero. Both men had critical roles in helping the race return to Bisbee after the hiatus throughout the 1980s and died in recent years.
"It wasn't just a race to them," Christian said. "It was tradition."
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After Tuesday's race, participants and spectators will make their way to competitions that pay tribute to the town's mining heritage, as well as to water slides and a parade. That's all followed by a baseball game featuring the Bisbee Black Sox. Fireworks at dusk will close out the festivities.
For Dagnino, one of her favorite aspects of the holiday is the way she sees her community bond.
“It’s just the spirit of coming together,” she said. “It’s the way it should be.”
Chris Johnson, assistant manager of the Bisbee Visitors Center, said he can think of several times when he’s been invited over for cookouts by complete strangers.
“What an amazing thing, especially today, for someone to do that,” Johnson said.
Pam Rodrigues will be one of the many residents watching the race from Main Street on Tuesday.
It’s a special time for Bisbee residents to see one another, Rodrigues said, and it’s just as simple as stepping out the door.
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On an uncharacteristically humid April night, a cluttered collection of pastel paints, colored pencils, construction paper and magazine clippings, were used by members of the Phoenix community to draw their first memories of water at Snood City Styles on Phoenix’s Historic Grand Avenue.
Some members depicted oceans while others stenciled outlines of boats on a dock. These art pieces were part of Valley artist and activist Mitra Kamali’s first My Water, My Culture visual storytelling workshop.
All gathered around folding tables which had been set up under the twinkle lights on the back patio of the storefront, listening as Kamali explained the urgency of water conservation in the desert.
Kamali is a first-generation Iranian American artist, engineer and social activist who has been a pioneer in the Valley art scene for nearly three decades through a combination of visual storytelling and grassroots advocacy. She focuses on facilitating cultural awareness and bringing attention to social justice issues, human rights and equality.
“Separation anxiety from my parents, having nightmares about my family back in Iran, the fact of never returning to my birthplace as well as recognizing racial issues, inequality, and social prejudice existing in the world, caused me to be an empathetic person,” Kamali told The Arizona Republic. “I decided to create artwork that would depict people as one race.”
Connecting with the Phoenix community through her Persian-inspired art has become a necessary element of her work, managing exhibitions, collaborations, and a Persian New Year Nowruz festival she brought to Valley cities over the years.
The artist, who has devoted much of her career to bringing Persian cultural awareness and education to the Valley, sits on boards of what seems an endless list of arts and community-based nonprofits, including the Cultural Arts Coalition Global Connections and Arizona Humanities. She serves as the art director for the Arizona Persian Cultural Center and was the former Persian Cultural Director for the Asian American Association of Arizona.
Drawing on her past to make connections
Often drawing upon ancient Persian artifacts, poetry and figures, Kamali's pieces are meant to encourage empathy and human connection through Persian culture at a number of venues across the Valley, including the Herberger Theater Center and Orpheum Theatre.
“It’s been something that's really important to her and shows up in much of her work,” said Melanie Ohm, co-founder and current director of the Cultural Arts Coalition.
The artist said she looks to the past to find ways to facilitate multicultural connections in the present. “Ancient wisdom is so brilliant,” Kamali said. “I do things to support the needs of society, to focus on what is important, like women’s rights. Without our rights, we are nothing.”
Kamali’s recent series, Go Beyond Boundaries: Human Connection, which hangs in her home, was born after Kamali experienced a life-saving MRI procedure that led her to think about how all humans are made of the same tissues and bones. The artist then created a series of brightly colored abstract paintings to express her ideology that the shared human experience transcends definitions of race, gender and social status.
“Life is not at all easy, but when you get to a place of saying ‘okay, what can I do about this, I’m still alive, I’m capable of doing something,’ that is what keeps me going,” Kamali said, gesturing toward a painting depicting the face of a Persian woman in a translucent-colored moon.
In the piece, called Persian Moon, the face is crying tears of blood. The tears are symbolic of the many modern-day Iranian women suffering from injustice, cruelty and a lack of human rights and freedoms, Kamali said.
Kamali said her passions for teaching cultural empathy and advocating for global human rights was the result of her early childhood experiences growing up in northern Iran. Born in Tehran, the country’s capital city nestled under the foot of the Elburz mountain range, the artist spent her formative years drawing, painting and designing paper models of small cities and towns.
Kamali left her home country of Iran for the United States in the late 1970s. She moved to Arizona in 1988 following a career as a reservoir and pipeline engineer in Texas.
Kamali said art had always been her true passion and her first love. After her move to the Valley, she wasted no time using art, community outreach and civic engagement to bring her all-too-underrepresented Persian culture to the desert.
“My earliest memory of creating is when I was in elementary school, my mom bought me a set of six gouache paints that I used to create all the colors in the rainbow,” Kamali said. “I created a small community where I could color different buildings.”
Kamali recalled her mother being an activist, describing her as a deeply maternal parent who acted as the head of the household. “She made sure we would definitely come to a place that has rights for women,” Kamali said.
Young Kamali immigrated to the United States when she landed in a petroleum engineering program at Louisiana State University.
It was during those first weeks at Louisiana State that Kamali began to experience judgment from her peers because of her accent, nationality and appearance. She recalled one particular instance upon meeting her American roommate who was quick to express anger over having a “foreigner” in her dorm.
Kamali said she did not let the xenophobic undertones of her American peers sway her.
Overcoming adversity and teaching through immersion
After receiving her degree in petroleum engineering, Kamali was forced to put her art aside in order to support her parents through the Iranian hostage crisis.
Kamali said her parents were put on house arrest for nearly eight years.
It was not until after her parent's immigration to the United States in the early 1980s that Kamali was able to turn her full attention to her advocacy through art. Her first exhibition, award and publication took place in the '90s, following her parents' arrival.
Kamali said she quickly gained traction in the Phoenix arts community for her art and activism in the late 1990s. She created a series called Human Interlude after she was invited to India and Japan as a cultural representative for Scottsdale Community College.
The series is a collection of murals that combine realism with expressionism to depict the unifying intricacies of interpersonal and intercultural relationships, the artist said. The paintings were exhibited at Sun City Art Museum.
That same year, Kamali was recognized by then-Scottsdale Mayor Herb Drinkwater for her efforts to advance cultural diversity and community after she painted seven 8-by-12-foot murals to be displayed at the city’s annual International Winterfest, a celebration of cultural diversity.
The World Murals she created for the City of Scottsdale were displayed at the Civic Center Mall during the Windows of the World event and were later moved to be put on display at Phoenix’s Orpheum Theatre.
In the decades that followed, she volunteered her time teaching art and culture at the Boy and Girls Club of Phoenix, South Mountain High School and The Molly Blank Fund Teaching Artist Program at Arizona State University.
During her early work with the Boys and Girls club, Kamali met Judy Butzine, the co-founder of the Cultural Arts Coalition. She began working with the coalition to advance cultural immersion in the Valley.
“She is everything. She’s not only unbelievably knowledgeable about her country and her world and very educated, but then she’s also a person who is able to be in the real world,” Butzine said, describing an exhibit they did together with the CAC at Phoenix Symphony Hall. Butzine explained the pair bonded immediately when they met due to their shared mission of honoring all people and their rights through art and activism.
In 2017, Kamali petitioned the Scottsdale City Council to support a grant that would allow for the implementation of the city’s first Nowruz festival, the celebration of the Persian New Year. The festival was celebrated by the city for the first time during the Arizona Asian Festival that year.
The artist said she sees festivals as a form of living art. She said immersion in festivals is part of her activism because it allows for people to gain a better first-hand understanding of other cultures, a way of teaching people to appreciate cultures other than their own.
The "My Water, My Culture" workshop in April, a series Kamali had been working on with the Cultural Arts Coalition and the Arizona Water Association for more than a year, was one of her most recent art-based community outreach endeavors.
“She’s been involved in so many things. She has been fearless in her role as an artist, helping people to learn more about their communities and themselves and their ideas,” Ohm said.
Promoting human connection in future projects
Kamali said one of her favorite projects from recent years was a Water Project art exhibition at the Sky Harbor Museum in 2019, an area of her grassroots community activism and education the artist said is particularly important to her these days.
In February of this year, Kamali designed a piece called “Ideas of a dream community” which was presented at the Arizona Housing Coalition’s annual conference at the Mesa Convention Center. The conference focuses on strategies to ensure safe and affordable housing in Arizona.
“I am hoping that the energy spent on education, housing, water issues, and advocacy for the rights of people through my art will have an impact on our community,” Kamali said. “My first concern is resolving the Arizona water crisis as water equals life. I will continue to create a collaborative workshop where science meets art.”
The artist is focused on a recent proposal she made to the Arizona Capitol Museum for an educational multi-cultural festival she designed, titled “Reimagining World Peace and Celebrating the Rights of all.”
“This is a multidisciplinary event that includes visual artwork that is inspired by the roots of human rights, a 12 feet tall wooden Peace Pole with inscriptions in 8 different languages saying: May Peace Prevail on Earth,” Kamali said.
The festival, according to the artist, will include poetry, music and dance to bring festivity and joy to the community. The Arizona Capitol Museum responded to her proposal asking her to apply officially. Kamali said she has submitted the forms and is hoping to host the festival before the end of 2023.
Throughout the three decades that Kamali has spent in the Valley advancing multicultural connections through the arts, she said there is one Persian poem that has informed nearly all of her artwork and activism.
The poem was written in ancient Persia in the 13th century AD, during an extremely turbulent period in Iranian history by renowned poet Sa’di.
Titled Bani Adam, which translates to Human Kind in modern English, it reads:
“Human beings are members of a whole, in creation of one essence and soul. If onemember is afflicted with pain, other members uneasy will remain. If you have noempathy for human pain, the name “human” you may not retain." | https://www.azcentral.com/mosaic-story/news/local/arizona-people/2023/07/02/how-mitra-kamali-facilitates-multi-cultural-cultural-connection-in-the-valley/70215457007/ | 2023-07-02T15:16:05 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/mosaic-story/news/local/arizona-people/2023/07/02/how-mitra-kamali-facilitates-multi-cultural-cultural-connection-in-the-valley/70215457007/ |
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