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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the Sacramento region, many are finding different ways to beat the heat. First responders are warning people to keep a close eye on the elderly and young kids as triple digit weather lingers.
For Tay McCloin, to help the most vulnerable, he was passing out ‘heat survival kits’ to the elderly at McKinley Park.
“Even a small thing that like a cool drink of water that you give to someone, it can really make a big impact even in their life, and even be able to see that there are those that are out there that really have that heart to care and even to provide for those in the community,” said McCloin.
With California Zion Church, he says they went around Sacramento offering relief “to help those that are suffering through the intense heat."
Sacramento Metro Fire Captain Parker Wilbourn says the heat isn’t something to mess with.
“Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and if you need to, take a cool shower,” said Wilbourn.
He says staying near the AC is the best option. If yours’ doesn’t work then, finding another venue will do.
“Today's a great day to go to the mall, get some shopping done,” said Wilbourn. “Stay indoors, stay in the air conditioning, keep an eye on the elderly and kiddos. They can be compensated very quickly.”
If you are exposed to the elements, Wilbourn says one thing to watch for is heat cramps.
“That's a great time to get indoors, if you are already not,” he says. “Start drinking that water. If it progresses and you start seeing people stop sweating, their skin gets very hot to the touch, they might start throwing up, are getting nauseous and might become a little bit altered, where you're not recognizing their mentation. That's a good time to call 911.”
Cooling center are open in the Greater Sacramento area as the heatwave sticks around. Find locations HERE. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/californians-escape-heatwave/103-a2a231ff-26fa-4214-858d-bda0a5df05eb | 2023-07-16T04:01:24 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/californians-escape-heatwave/103-a2a231ff-26fa-4214-858d-bda0a5df05eb |
WEST ODESSA, Texas — 63,000 years ago this piece of land was just another piece of land.
That is until it was hit by something out of this world.
"They estimated this happened 63,000 years ago which was at the end of the Ice Age," Odessa Meteor Crater Museum curator Douglas Neatherlin said. "It was about 100 feet deep at the time of impact. And then when the water and everything kind of swished back in it filled in quite a bit and then over the years, it's been slowly filling back up. We're approximately six to eight feet deep depending on where you're standing at the time."
Despite it landing that long ago, it wasn’t first discovered until 1892.
"This was part of the Henderson Ranch," Neatherlin explained. "And he [Julius Henderson] was out here working with cattle and found a meteorite. He wasn't sure what it was. So he took it to a friend I guess in Austin, is what they told me and they figured out that it wasn't just a standard rock. It was a meteorite."
Nothing happened with it for a while…
...until the Depression.
A work camp was created in the area because they wanted to see if they could find more pieces of the meteorite.
"They found the large crater," Neatherlin said. "And as they were working on that, the very first meteor detector was invented from what I was told, and it was large enough it had to be on a plane. They flew over it and they discovered a second crater, the third and the fourth. And our location we have the first and second craters."
During the Vietnam War, nothing could really get done with it, so it got shut down.
"Until about 1988," Neatherlin said. "It got declared a National Natural Landmark."
And from there the landmark took off.
"In 2002, the Commissioners and a nonprofit got together to create a museum, the walking path and everything."
Originally about 450 feet across and 100 feet deep, it’s the second-largest crater in the United States, and it’s right here in Odessa.
Despite this, few West Texans know about the unique landmark.
"I grew up in this area and I had no idea it even existed," Neatherlin, originally from McCamey, Texas, said. "I still get people come out today that's 90years old that didn't even know it was out here."
For those who do check it out, they get to take in a true marvel of science.
And once you've explored the crater, you can learn more about the meteorites that created it in the museum.
"For a small little museum that we have, we actually have a very large unique collection of meteorites compared to most places," Neatherlin said.
A crater that many people don’t know about, filled with history and science you can’t even imagine. You might call it a hidden gem.
So consider taking a trip just a few miles down the road.
To experience history made 63,000 years ago. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/second-largest-crater-in-the-united-states-is-right-here-in-odessa-meteor/513-74e02066-273c-4f6a-b487-fa52c8d36cdd | 2023-07-16T04:05:16 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/second-largest-crater-in-the-united-states-is-right-here-in-odessa-meteor/513-74e02066-273c-4f6a-b487-fa52c8d36cdd |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Red, black and white paintings of men, women, the sun and other imagery can be found covered atop limestone in one West Texas town.
The Paint Rock pictographs are thought to have first surfaced approximately 2,000 years ago and for generations, one family has been offering scheduled tours to those interested in learning more about this historic location.
"Well, it was a place where they had a lot of ceremonies and various kinds of ceremonies," Painted Rocks tour guide Bill Campbell said. "Most of them had to do with the gods they worshipped or the things that might happen with the people such as when girls would be getting ready to get married and things like that."
Campbell's family has owned the ranch since 1880 and in 1930, his grandfather first started offering tours to the public.
After problems with vandalization, the owners were eventually able to create a safer environment.
When Campbell was born approximately 70 years ago, his mother took over the ranch and continued tours for the community.
"And since then, we have tried to maintain it so people can see the pictographs well, so we just try to make it so people can see them," he said.
According to Campbell, his family's location is home to the first solo sun markers discovered in the United States. His parents, Kay and Fred, both realized the pictographs correlate with the spring equinox and winter solstice.
Along with the help of a doctor in the area, the Campbells made this discovery in 1996.
"The paintings were always there but they did not know they were solar markers," Campbell said.
In fact, it is believed the pictographs were painted by an indigenous group called the Jumanos, who hunted buffalo and believed in gods and goddesses.
This group lived in West Texas and utilized a stone called hematite to paint meaningful symbols onto the rocks.
To see this artwork up-close, visitors can call 325-732-4376 or go to Facebook to schedule a tour.
Prices begin at $20 for a group of three adults and Campbell is honored to share this history with the world, or even just part of it. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/wanting-to-learn-west-texas-history-paint-rock-pictographs-offers-close-up-look-at-the-past/504-8df81ca3-d42e-430c-ba53-7e2c84d95326 | 2023-07-16T04:05:22 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/wanting-to-learn-west-texas-history-paint-rock-pictographs-offers-close-up-look-at-the-past/504-8df81ca3-d42e-430c-ba53-7e2c84d95326 |
Every job has its skills needed to succeed, but a new report from Florida Gulf Coast University says some workers could be missing out.
The school looked at more than 40 thousand job postings and what employers thought they were missing from candidates.
“They are just missing that final link to really be on that career path. So I think that’s where it’s interesting that we saw this basic skill that tells a lot about what Southwest Florida is becoming and who we are attracting,” said Director of the Regional Economic Research Institute at FGCU Amir Neto.
The goal is to bridge skill gaps in the pipeline in hiring candidates.
“I feel like the younger you are, the more in-tune you are with like the use of technology or the use of resources around you,” said Lee County Schools Kindergarten teacher Morgan Thompson.
She says even after five years of teaching, her own learning doesn’t stop.
“And I feel like colleges are picking up more on like the different trend things out there,” she said.
FGCU’s recent analysis of the Equitable Jobs Pipeline shows there are many skills lacking from potential employees.
The study is part of a $22.9 million grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge. The university partnered with FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory for the research project to assist employers in filling in-demand positions in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties.
See the study results here.
“We know that there are workers out there,” said Neto. “But they are missing something.”
The study looked at job postings in education, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics, as well as the top skills wanted on resumes.
For education, in nearly a thousand job postings from February 2022 to April 2023:
466 jobs wanted communication skills, but only 383 workforce profiles matched. Similarly, skills with student information systems showed up in 109 job listings, but only 14 matched.
On top of the skills already needed for those roles, some need even more teaching certifications.
Jackie Villa, a Lee County Kindergarten teacher explains how extra qualifications like teaching English as a second language, also need to be kept up with.
“Like our community I think is 80% Hispanic. So, and a lot of them come in not knowing any English. So it’s nice seeing that effect that you have on the students,” said Villa.
“We are trying to meet the needs in the region,” explained Neto. “Health care becomes a really important part.”
Out of nearly 30 thousand job listings in the last year, healthcare saw even bigger gaps in skills. Including a “desperate need to bridge the language gap.”
“We have so much of a draw of an immigrant population there that is well educated, that have nursing and doctorate degrees,” Neto said. “It’s not about speaking English. It’s about speaking that technical English.”
FGCU partners and the Futuremakers Coalition are now in the process of using the data to craft curriculums and other special training. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/07/14/fgcu-study-looks-to-connect-future-jobs-with-right-applicants/ | 2023-07-16T04:06:12 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/07/14/fgcu-study-looks-to-connect-future-jobs-with-right-applicants/ |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Officials with Visit Corpus Christi said that the hotel business here is doing much better than almost any other spot around the state.
This is the third straight year that the hotel business here has seen occupancy numbers going up.
"Corpus Christi is having more occupancy growth versus last year than any of the other Texas coastal cities, San Antonio and even if you add the entire state together, the state is slightly down,” said Visit Corpus Christi CEO Brett Oetting.
A recent study shows that hotels in Corpus Christi have seen a 1.5 percent growth over the last year. Galveston isn’t far behind at 1.3 percent but places like South Padre are down by 1.5 percent. The rest of the state is at -0.5 percent.
So, why are people flocking to Corpus Christi? ”There’s more things to do for people to make them want to stay longer.” CEO, Brett Oetting Visit Corpus Christi.
Doubletree by Hilton Corpus Christi Beachfront Regional Director of Operations Kunal Patel said the owners spent a lot of money renovating the hotel, which used to be known as the Radisson. He said the business is doing well because of the city's investment in infrastructure and popular tourist destinations.
Those dollars are paying to upgrade roads, infrastructure and places where tourists go to relax and spend money.
”When you think about Corpus Christi we are an up and coming diamond city," he said. "The amount of money the city is putting in the CVB, with the visitors bureau putting in, it’s only right for the businesses to put money back into their businesses."
Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo said that another hotel in town is spending millions of dollars to renovate its property.
"As we speak, we have a $30 million renovation to one of our local hotels happening, and that’s very important because they know that the experience for our visitors is either going to bring them back or not," she said.
Officials also point out that one economic survey showed tourists are spending $1.4 billion per year in town, establishing Corpus Christi as one of the best and most affordable vacation spots on the Gulf Coast.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an economic development Statement of Intent with the French Minister for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad Olivier Becht while in Paris on Friday.
The stop was the final on a European tour for Abbott, his wife, First Lady Cecilia Abbott, and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to promote economic partnerships between Texas and various European nations.
“Collaborating with our economic partners around the globe will ensure the Texas economy continues to flourish. By signing this statement of intent, it will encourage foreign business investment, promote economic development projects and increase trade opportunities between Texas and France. Forging strong economic bonds with reliable partners is more important now than ever. Texas is proud to have that strong partnership with France. Working together, we will bring more economic development opportunities to Texas from France than ever before,” Gov. Abbott said in a statement.
Abbott was joined by a Texas delegation that included the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism Executive Director Adriana Cruz and Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Vice Chairman Arun Agarwal.
France was the last stop in Abbott's economic development mission, which included trips to Germany, the United Kingdom and France. The delegation participated in a total of 20 meetings and events during the five-day trip. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/abbott-signs-agreement-with-france/269-4bb7bde7-260b-4639-b7a4-abf2bbe11ef4 | 2023-07-16T04:06:20 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/abbott-signs-agreement-with-france/269-4bb7bde7-260b-4639-b7a4-abf2bbe11ef4 |
Fond du Lac School District taps Terrance Lofton as equity coordinator, and more in weekly dose
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FOND DU LAC - The Fond du Lac School District recently announced the appointment of Terrance Lofton as its district’s new equity coordinator, effective Aug. 9.
Lofton has been with the district as a teacher for the past six years. In addition to being a science teacher, he was an AVID 10 teacher and a softball coach.
Lofton holds a bachelor’s degree from Marian University and is well known in the Fond du Lac community. He has been a football and baseball coach within the Fond du Lac youth sports community.
“I am excited to join a team where equity is at the heart of our mission,” Lofton said in a news release. “Together, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every individual's unique experiences and identities are celebrated and respected.”
Welcome to your weekly dose. Here is more news from throughout Fond du Lac County.
$10,000 donation boosts Fondy CARES
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac has made a $10,000 donation to the Fond du Lac School District’s Fondy CARES (Community Access Responding and Empowering Students) program.
The Fondy CARES program offers mental health services that go beyond what is typically available in a school setting. Services are delivered by licensed therapists during the school day at all Fond du Lac School District facilities, benefiting 6,100 students.
The funding will help the program offer therapy to those facing financial hardship, expand group therapy, provide more internships, enhance bilingual support, address waitlists and establish mentorship programs.
For more information, contact 920-906-6733 or fondycares.org.
Ripon Noon Kiwanis rescheduled softball game is July 15
The Ripon Noon Kiwanis Community Softball game, originally scheduled for July 4, will be played July 15 at Murray Park. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with the game at 6 p.m.
Open to ages 12 and older, the game will be 16-inch slow-pitch softball. Gloves are allowed, but not needed. Players may use their own bats and appropriate footwear is required. Flip flops, sandals and cleats will not be allowed.
Registration is $10 per player. Note if you’re signing up with family or friends, organizers will try to place you on the same team, but it is not guaranteed.
Concessions will be available for purchase during the event. Proceeds benefit the All-Inclusive Playground Project at Riggs County Park.
Register online at riponnoonkiwanis.org/community-softball. Forms also are available at the Ripon Public Library and Webster’s Marketplace.
Red Cross urges community members to donate blood
The American Red Cross issued a statement that it has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to avoid a shortage.
Individuals who are 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-733-2767.
Upcoming drives include the following:
- July 18: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thrive Church, 79 E. Second St., Fond du Lac;
- July 18: noon to 6 p.m., Bethel Reformed Church, 305 W. Main St., Brandon;
- July 21: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fond Du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St.;
- July 25: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., American Legion, 500 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac; and
- July 25: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Drexel Training Center, 101 N. Fond Du Lac Ave., Campbellsport.
Waupun hosts variety of family parks activities
During July, Waupun has marked Park and Recreation Month with several events. Continuing summer activities include boat races, relay races, water games, giant games, and arts and crafts.
Events coming in the next week include Carnival Games, set for 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 18, and Yoga in the Park (open to all ages) at 10:30 a.m. July 27, both at Harris Mill Park.
Free Park Bingo will be offered at 1:30 p.m. July 25. The entire family is invited to participate.
For more information, visit cityofwaupun.org/parksrec/page/parks-and-recreation-home or call 920-324-7930.
Upcoming Ripon library programs include Bill Hill concert
This week’s programs hosted by the Ripon Public Library include the Donuts and Art and a Bill Hill concert.
Teens are invited to “mash up the artistic styles of Wassily Kandinsky and Wayne Thiebaud” at this July 25 program. It begins at 3 p.m. at the library, 120 Jefferson St.
Participants can add a pastry to their work. Donuts will be served as inspiration and snacking.
All ages are invited to enjoy live music on the lawn at the Ripon Senior Activity Center, 338 Murray Park Drive. Bill Hill will play at 1 p.m. July 28. Hill is an award-winning musician specializing in jazz and popular music from the 1920s to the 1960s.
For more information, visit riponlibrary.org.
Fond du Lac library’s Idea Studio hosts classes, open hours
The Fond du Lac Public Library will host a “make and take” class at 6 p.m. July 26 at the main branch, 32 Sheboygan St.
Those 13 and older are welcome to join the Sew a Coffee Cup Carrier class. Participants should have either previous sewing machine experience or be badged on the Idea Studio’s sewing machines. Registration is required at calendar.fdlpl.org.
For those who would like to know more about the Idea Studio, a demonstration will be offered at 6 p.m. July 31. Staff will show participants the equipment and how to use it.
The Idea Studio is open for walk-in visits 3 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
New Wonderbook collection available at Ripon library
The Ripon Public Library recently added large-print chapter books for youth in the Wonderbook format — a book that offers print and audio in one.
The new collection is possible thanks to funding from a Kiwanis Children’s Fund grant, and the Mildred M. and Edward W. Baar Education Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation with Webster Foundation facilitation.
Ripon theater group seeks directors, show ideas
The Ripon Area Community Theatre is looking for directors and show ideas for its 2024 season. The group typically produces one non-musical play, one musical production and another short production such as a radio play, murder mystery or one-act play.
To make a show suggestion or to inquire about directing, email RiponAreaCommunityTheatre@gmail.com. Include your name and your preferred way to be contacted.
Those interested in directing should also include their theater background and if they’ve directed before. A show suggestion can be made, but is not required. Directors must be at least 18 and those of all experiences and backgrounds are welcome. There are opportunities for new directors to potentially co-direct or shadow an experienced director.
Mattingly named executive director of UW-Fond du Lac Foundation
The UWO-Fond du Lac Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Alicia Mattingly as the new executive director of the UW-Fond du Lac Foundation. She began the executive director role in June 2023 but has been with the foundation since February 2023.
Mattingly is a graduate of UW-Fond du Lac and UW-Oshkosh. She has many years of nonprofit experience.
The foundation provides scholarships and development opportunities for staff and helps improve resources available.
Ripon College student taking part in summer research project
Gabriel Drake, Winchester, is taking part in Ripon College’s Summer Opportunities for Advanced Research. The program allows students to work with professors on summer research pertaining to their area of study.
Drake is majoring in biology with a minor in education. He is working with Professor Emeritus of Biology Bob Wallace to research rotifers. He helped create a dichotomous key about the genesis of the caratella.
Drake has been working with Wallace on experiments to better understand marine aquatic life. He will have the chance to attend a rotifer convention in El Paso, Texas, near the end of the summer.
Mittelstaedt retires from National Exchange Bank after 29 years
Randy Mittelstaedt has retired from National Exchange Bank & Trust after 29 years. He joined the bank in 1994 and throughout his tenure worked in retail banking.
Mittelstaedt grew up in Ripon. He earned an associate degree from MPTC and holds a Management Certificate from UW-Madison.
Mittelstaedt is active in the Fond du Lac community as a board member for MACHA, The Mid-Atlantic Payments Association. He is a past member of the Fond du Lac Joint Review Board for Tax Incremental Financing Districts and Wisconsin Automated Clearinghouse.
McFarlane to serve Bank First as president and on board of directors
With the retirement of Robert W. Holmes from the Bank First Corporation Board of Directors, Timothy J. McFarlane has been appointed to serve on the board. He also has joined Bank First serving as president.
With a banking career that began in 1988 at Valley Bank in Oshkosh, McFarlane brings vast experience. He also has been actively engaged with various organizations and served on numerous boards, including his most recent involvement with the Fond du Lac Association of Commerce/Envision Greater Fond du Lac.
St. Agnes Hospital honored for care of heart failure patients
The American Heart Association has awarded SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital its Get With The Guidelines — Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for its dedication to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.
Hospitals earn the award by showing their commitment to treating patients according to the American Heart Association’s most recent guidelines. The program aims to increase healthy days at home and reduce hospital admissions.
St. Agnes Hospital also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. The Target program helps patients receive the most up-to-date care when hospitalized because of heart disease or stroke.
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By late morning into Sunday afternoon thunderstorms are expected with temperatures hitting the low to mid 90s in Orlando.
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Temperatures aren’t expected to get as hot on Monday due to the early onset of showers.
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Bloomfield Hills Board of Ed appoints interim superintendent following controversy
The Bloomfield Hills Board of Education has voted to appoint Randy Liepa as acting superintendent starting Monday and becoming interim superintendent on Aug. 1, according to a district news release.
Liepa's appointment at a Thursday board meeting came three months after the previous superintendent Pat Watson announced his retirement in the wake of a controversy over remarks by a Palestinian American activist at a Bloomfield Hills High School diversity assembly in March.
The Board of Education has selected five candidates to interview next for the permanent position of superintendent — are James Woell, Carol Baaki Diglio, Nicholas Russo, Ernesto Matias and Roy Bishop.
The initial interviews will take place at meetings on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 6 p.m., according to the district. At a special meeting on July 20, the board will decide which candidates will be invited to participate in a second and final round of interviews, which are scheduled for July 25-26. All interviews are public and will be live-streamed and recorded, the district said in a news release on Friday.
Students, staff and community members can participate in a question and answer session facilitated by the Michigan Leadership Institute before the final interviews between 1 and 4:30 p.m. on July 25-26.
Liepa, the newly appointed interim superintendent, has a combined 18 years of experience as a superintendent. He held the role for 12 years at Livonia Public Schools and for six at the Wayne County Regional Education Service Agency.
Watson led the school district for three and a half years and previously said he was retiring for personal reasons and to spend more time with family. Toward the end of his tenure, the administration faced backlash from parents, students and community religious leaders following a mandatory diversity assembly at Bloomfield Hills High School.
Local activist and lawyer Huwaida Arraf was invited to speak about her career campaigning for Palestinian human rights at the assembly, which was organized by students. The annual assembly was first organized in 2022 in response to a series of racist incidents at the high school in 2021 that prompted a walkout and community discussion.
Critics said Arraf deviated from the assembly prompts and that her remarks were antisemitic. After the incident, Watson apologized for what he called "antisemitic rhetoric" that was shared with students. Arraf maintains that she did not say anything antisemitic.
Amid the fallout from the assembly, the board hired Troy law firm Giarmarco, Mullins and Horton to investigate. It produced a report that found that the event lacked district oversight and involvement, "especially given the extremely complicated and highly charged issues that were going to be addressed," according to an executive summary of the investigation submitted to the board last month.
"The District, at all levels, should have been directly involved in the planning, vetting, and preparing for this event," the report said. "Two of the speakers never spoke with a single District staff member as part of the vetting process. Instead, all discussions were with students. Those same two speakers also failed to attend the pre-Assembly meeting, which should have been an immediate red flag for the District."
The school issued a public statement on the day of the assembly. The day after, the district was invited by local Jewish religious leaders to discuss community concerns, according to the law firm's report.
"A High School staff member failed to abide by directives that the Superintendent was to direct the conversation during the meeting," the law firm found. "Internal disagreements during that meeting demonstrated to those at the meeting that the District did not have a clear, concise voice in response to what transpired during the Assembly."
The second public statement, in which Watson apologized, was rushed, included multiple opinions and lacked a clear and coherent message, according to the law firm's investigation.
"Based on the email communications we were provided, it appears that the Jewish community leaders and members of the Board of Education had significant influence over the message of the second statement," the report said.
The law firm recommended that the board continue to prioritize student-organized events but adopt a policy that addresses all school-wide functions and includes vetting and background check procedures for participants. They should also require any speakers or presenters to present a copy of their presentation or slides in advance.
The district should also create a committee to review school-wide activities that may be controversial, the firm said in its report. District communications about significant policies or situations should also be approved by the board in advance, according to the Giarmarco, Mullins and Horton report.
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LEROY, MN.-- The LeRoy Fire Department hosted their 2nd Annual John Jones Memorial Kickball Tournament at South Park Saturday as a part of the city's Summerfest that's continuing through the weekend.
The tournament is in honor of John Jones, a firefighter with the LeRoy fire department who died from cancer nearly 2 years ago.
Brent Dohlman, a member of the department says it was tradition to play kickball at Jones' house every Thursday night with the firefighters and their families.
Saturday's teams were split into adults versus kids, however, Dohlman reminded everyone that they are all still one team.
He shared why it's important to make sure this event remains positive after Jones' passing.
“It hit us all pretty hard and we just don't want to– we're just kind of keep paying tribute to him and all he did for the community and fire department, and you know people in the community as well.” Dohlman says.
The LeRoy Fire Department is volunteer-based and also serves nearby areas in Iowa. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/leroy-fire-department-hosts-kickball-tribute/article_a778936a-2379-11ee-a0fd-33be0e83c362.html | 2023-07-16T04:24:54 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/leroy-fire-department-hosts-kickball-tribute/article_a778936a-2379-11ee-a0fd-33be0e83c362.html |
PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — A teenager was seriously injured when she fell off a tractor trailer and was swept underneath during the Harvest Days Parade, Battle Ground police said.
People along the parade route saw it happen and told a police officer stationed nearby. The officer immediately called for help and began to help the 17-year-old. Paramedics quickly arrived and rushed her to an area hospital.
Authorities said she was “conscious and speaking” before she was taken away by ambulance.
The parade route was quickly cleared for the emergency vehicles, and the festival committee re-routed the parade, officials said.
“I would like to commend the members of the public for jumping into action when they witnessed this tragic event,” Battle Ground Police Chief Mike Fort said in a statement. “Thanks to their swift action, and that of our officer and emergency medical personnel, the patient was able to receive care immediately.”
The teen’s name has not been released. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/teen-falls-off-tractor-run-over-in-battle-ground-parade/ | 2023-07-16T04:29:10 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/teen-falls-off-tractor-run-over-in-battle-ground-parade/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 41-foot cabin cruiser yacht ran aground near Newport on Friday night and the man aboard said he stole the boat from Florence, Oregon, the US Coast Guard told KOIN 6 News.
The call to the Coast Guard came in around 8:30 p.m., officials said. There were reports a man jumped off the yacht but when first responders got there, they found the man in what they described as “an altered state.”
Authorities said the man — who has not been publicly identified — admitted he stole the boat from Florence, then fell asleep. When he woke up, he said, he was on shore.
No one else was on the boat, which was found near Lost Creek State Park, about 7 miles south of Newport. The distance between Florence and Newport is about 50 miles on land.
The Coast Guard is keeping an eye on any possible contamination from when the yacht ran aground. The owner of the yacht is working with a salvage company to retrieve the boat, the Coast Guard told KOIN 6 News.
It’s unclear where the man who allegedly stole the boat is at this time. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/yacht-stolen-in-florence-runs-aground-in-newport/ | 2023-07-16T04:29:16 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/yacht-stolen-in-florence-runs-aground-in-newport/ |
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Chippewa Township Police Department is warning its residents about a scam.
Officers say a scammer is calling residents and pretending to be a member of the police department.
The scammer asks the person they are calling for donations to the department.
The police department said they are not asking for donations and emphasized that this is a scam.
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Mason City Police have released the identity of a man whose partially decomposed body was found July 6.
Police identified the deceased as 27-year-old David John-Otto Rhoades of Mason City, according to a press release from Chief Jeff Brinkley. The body was identified by the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner, which concluded there was no evidence of foul play.
The body was found in the 200 block of Seventh Street Northwest around 2:10 p.m. and was unidentifiable when police discovered it. The release states a local family provided information that helped identify the remains after police asked the community for help July 7.
The cause of death has not been released. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/body-identified-mason-city-decomposed/article_c85f4ac2-2263-11ee-afbe-03a58413a4f3.html | 2023-07-16T04:33:48 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/body-identified-mason-city-decomposed/article_c85f4ac2-2263-11ee-afbe-03a58413a4f3.html |
Thanks to the efforts of county supervisors, the Veteran’s Affairs Office and the state of Iowa, Cerro Gordo County is now Iowa’s 127th Home Base Iowa community.
Local dignitaries and veterans held a ceremony in Mason City’s Central Park on Thursday celebrating Cerro Gordo County’s participation in the program.
Home Base Iowa is a statewide program that connects Iowa businesses with qualified veterans and their spouses looking for career opportunities. The program also provides resources to help connect veterans and their families with education and in transitioning to a new community.
Jathan Chicoine is Home Base Iowa’s program manager based in Des Moines. He thanked county supervisors for their work to bring the county into the program.
“It has an extraordinary effect on communities. Veterans get the employment they need, employers get positions filled and people are welcomed into their new homes,” Chicoine said.
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Transitioning from military service can come with all sorts of headaches. For service members moving to a community they are unfamiliar with, a program like Home Base can guide them through the steps.
For Rita Miller, Iowa Workforce Development career planner, it’s an experience she can speak to firsthand.
“My husband, Richard Miller, is a veteran. When we moved to Mason City we went to Workforce, and he had a job in a week. I took a little longer to find employment, but I did. Now, I’ve been with Workforce, 21 years and we love it here,” Miller said.
Becoming a Home Base Iowa community involves a few steps, and one of those is having businesses sign on to pledge to hire veterans. In Mason City, 77 of the identified 279 businesses in town have signed up to receive resumes from veterans seeking employment.
There is no time limit for businesses to sign on, and employers can do so online at www.homebaseiowa.gov/partners/businesspartners/.
Once a veteran has a job offer from a business enrolled in Home Base Iowa and is moving to Cerro Gordo County, they should contact the Cerro Gordo County Veterans Affairs Office, where supervisors have set up a $1,000 incentive package per veteran to help with the cost of moving. The VA is assisting with the intake process and paying claims to veterans.
Casey Callanan, chair of the supervisors, read a letter on behalf of Gov. Kim Reynolds. The governor thanked the county, Workforce Development and the Veteran’s Affairs Office for their work toward making Cerro Gordo a welcoming place for veterans.
“Once veterans are signed on, we can help them through the whole process. We help find priority services, determine needs and do everything we can to make the experience nice,” said Chicoine.
“Home Base Iowa connects over 2,300 Iowa employers, 119 communities and 29 college and university partners to hundreds of veterans and their spouses each year in our drive to make Iowa the most veteran-ready state in the country,” according to Veteran’s Affairs Office Director Maria Deike Bilharz.
The Veterans Affairs Office is located in the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse, 220 N. Washington Ave. Call (641) 421-3085 with questions.
IowaWORKS employment office is located at 600 S. Pierce Ave., telephone (641) 422-1524. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/cerro-gordo-home-base-iowa-veterans-supervisors-reynolds-callanan/article_2ffbea86-2256-11ee-b49d-fb49f4009af8.html | 2023-07-16T04:33:54 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/cerro-gordo-home-base-iowa-veterans-supervisors-reynolds-callanan/article_2ffbea86-2256-11ee-b49d-fb49f4009af8.html |
Mason City Community Schools' online registration for students first through 12th grade will open July 25.
Preschool, kindergarten and the district's new transitional kindergarten programs have been open for students to pre-register online in order for the district to accurately gauge the number of students who will be enrolling in these programs this school year. Students enrolling in TK and kindergarten will still have to complete online registration.
On Aug. 11, the high school will host an open house from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for students to locate their classes and lockers. Similar open houses will be held from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 21 at John Adams Middle School and for Virtual Academy held at the Alternative High School. Harding, Hoover, Jefferson, Roosevelt elementary schools and Lincoln Intermediate school will also have open houses for grades K-6 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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The first day of school for TK-12 is Aug. 23.
The district says school supply lists will be updated and available when registration opens July 25.
An additional open house is scheduled Aug. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. and is for 4-year old preschool and early childhood students, whose first day is Sept. 5.
Alexander Schmidt is an Education/General Assignment Reporter for the Globe Gazette. You can reach him at alexander.schmidt@globegazette.com or at 641-421-0527. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/education/mason-city-schools-registration-2023/article_0be5769a-2264-11ee-be22-e3305b3d8b3d.html | 2023-07-16T04:34:00 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/education/mason-city-schools-registration-2023/article_0be5769a-2264-11ee-be22-e3305b3d8b3d.html |
Keith R. Christians, 79, of Garner died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at home. Arrangements: Cataldo Funeral Home.
Susan Miller, 80, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Lake Mills Care Center. Arrangements: Schott Funeral Homes-Mittelstadt Chapel.
Sheryl S. Sego, 82, of Clarion, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her home. Arrangements: Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_cd3964bd-0d11-5678-a175-4df63a0e4db9.html | 2023-07-16T04:34:06 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_cd3964bd-0d11-5678-a175-4df63a0e4db9.html |
September 7, 1936-July 7, 2023
MASON CITY-Elizabeth R. “Betty” Morse, 86, of Mason City passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, July 7, 2023, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Epiphany Parish—St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 fifth St SE, Mason City, IA with Rev. Neil Manternach, celebrant. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
The family will greet friends and relatives from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 third St NE, Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army or Hospice of North Iowa.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Hospice of North Iowa, and particularly to Dr. Sajadian and her nurse Jeri, for their devoted care of Betty.
Betty was born on September 7, 1936, in Mason City, Iowa to her parents Marvin and Dorothy (Igou) Carroll. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School, graduating with the class of 1954. She married the love of her life Gordon Morse on October 4, 1958 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The couple was blessed with two sons, David and Douglas.
Upon graduation Betty began working for North Western Bell Telephone Comp any as a local telephone operator, then in the business office as a service representative. In later years she worked at John Adams Middle School as a paraprofessional.
Betty was a lifelong member of Epiphany Parish—St. Joseph Church in Mason City. She and Gordon were the first two Eucharist Ministers at St. Joseph. Both taught CCD classes for several years. Betty was active in church circle and activities.
Betty belonged to several bridge clubs and women’s golf associations in Mason City, Clear Lake, and Mesa, Arizona.
Betty and Gordon spent 25 winters in Mesa, Arizona, playing golf, bridge, and getting together with Iowa friends to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Betty is survived by two sons, David and his wife, Dawn and their children, Nathaniel and Matthew; and Douglas and his wife, Ann and their children, Aaron and Claire, Abby and Tony, Andrew and Lauren. Her brother-in-law, Ron Weber; three nieces, Elizabeth and Devery Krupchak, Kathryn Weber, and Susan and Bob Bartsch, as well as extended relatives and many friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 65 years, Gordon; her mother, Dorothy (Igou) Carroll; sister, Patricia (Carroll) Weber; grandparents, George and Agnes (Colloton) Igou; aunt, Ruth (Igou) Wilfong; and niece, Andrea Weber.
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No shots fired following threat to shoot up Great Falls Farmers Market
Shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday an unidentified man standing on an upper balcony of the Park Manor apartments in Great Falls began shouting at the vendors and customers of the Great Falls Farmers Market threatening to "shoot the place up."
Approximately 150 vendors and hundreds of customers were in attendance at the Farmers Market in Whittier Park adjacent to the Great Falls Civic Center when the incident began. Hallie Thompson, owner of Wholesome Hal's food truck was serving customers directly across the street as the man began his tirade.
"I was hearing yelling but I couldn't figure out where it was coming from," Thompson said. "Eventually I spotted him up on the top balcony by the far right window. He yelled something like 'You better hope I don't come shoot this place up.'"
Thompson described the suspect as being a tall, skinny man in his late 30s or early 40s. She said that she never observed the man carrying a weapon, and that the people at the Farmers Market were initially more confused about what was taking place than panicked.
"No one was really responding," she said of the immediate response to the man's threats. "The owner of the farmers market got the police involved and they took it from there. They got everybody off of the street and set cones up to block it off."
With the Great Falls Police Department just two blocks away officers arrived on scene in under five minutes. An hour and a half later they released the following statement.
"At 11:05 a.m. this morning 911 dispatchers received reports of someone yelling from an apartment in the unit block of Park Drive South and toward the area occupied by Farmers Market booths, vendors , and customers. The person allegedly said they were going to "shoot the place up."
"Officers were immediately dispatched and have secured Park Drive South from Central Ave. to the alley. We have identified whom we believe to be responsible for the threat and we are working to take that person into custody."
"We have not been able to confirm if the person displayed a weapon or is in possession of a weapon. No shots have been fired."
Police initially asked the public to avoid the area, but within a roughly an hour added that they had taken a 36-year-old male into custody, cleared his apartment at Park Manor and that there was no further threat to the community. Neither the suspect's identity or his motive for threatening the people at the Great Falls Farmers Market have been made public.
Thompson said incident will not dissuade her from bringing her food truck to the Farmers Market next Saturday
"It scared me for sure, and I was happy to get away from it," she said of her immediate response to the situation. "I'm just hoping that at the next farmers market everything will be back to normal." | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/15/police-close-farmers-market-after-threats-to-shoot-the-place-up/70417086007/ | 2023-07-16T04:46:26 | 1 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/15/police-close-farmers-market-after-threats-to-shoot-the-place-up/70417086007/ |
Thomas Rhett serenades, energizes Greenville crowd of 10,000. Our concert, crowd highlights.
Country music star Thomas Rhett harmonized hits from his six-album catalog during a 58-minute set as he brought his "Home Team Tour" to Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Friday, July 14, 2023.
Rhett's setlist featured themes of family, music history and booze as he serenaded a crowd of approximately 10,000 fans in downtown Greenville.
As he rose from underneath the stage on a sleek, black drum set, while wearing a "Home Team Tour 23" bomber jacket with Greenville across his back, the country star opened the show singing 'Vacation' from his second album, Tangled Up.
The Valdosta, Georgia, native told the crowd his South Carolina show felt like a homecoming of sorts.
Rhett is known for chart-topping country singles "Country Again," "Marry Me" and "T Shirt," among others. In 2016, he received his first Grammy nomination for Best Country Song with "Die a Happy Man." His album, "Life Changes," was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Album in 2017.
"Amazing show," said Lisa Peacock, 44, of Atlanta, about Rhett's show. "Very entertaining performance with a good mix of older and newer songs."
Opening act Cole Swindell also had plenty of fans as he played through his hits such as "You Should Be Here" and "Hope You Get Lonely Tonight."
His star power is apparent as Rhett holds nearly 4.7 million followers on Instagram.
Rhett wasn't the only big name in Upstate SC Friday night as country star Lainey Wilson played to a large crowd at the Peach Festival in Gaffney.
Here are five things to know about Rhett's Home Team Tour 23 concert in Greenville:
Phones light up arena as Rhett, crowd sing "Die a Happy Man"
No song seemed more popular than "Die a Happy Man," arguably Rhett's biggest song-to-date. The entire arena filled with cell phone camera lights as he sung and swayed. Other noticeable favorites from the show were "Slow Down Summer," "Craving You" and "What's Your Country Song."
At times, Rhett would allow the crowd to take the lead. Pyrotechnics and synchronized lights amplified Rhett's words and tunes. At the end of the concert, confetti fell from the ceiling of the arena.
Rhett: 'Look what God gave Greenville tonight, yall'
While on stage, Rhett made sure to give a nod to his family, as photos of his wife and four children showed on the stage monitors. He also sang a snippet of "That Ain't My Truck," a song written by his father, Rhett Atkins, in the 1990s.
As Rhett sang his song "Look What God Gave Her," he said "Greenville," instead, as a reminder to appreciate those in attendance.
During Rhett's performance of "Half of Me," the singer reworded the end of the chorus to sing "I think Greenville does, too."
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Beer and poor pours in abundance
During songs like "Half of Me" and "Beer Can't Fix," two songs that revolve around the contemplation of cracking an ice cold beer, the Greenville crowd filled in the blanks in the lyrics as Rhett allowed their voices to lead the song.
Ironically, as fans entered the lower bowl of the arena, they were required to pour their alcoholic beverages into a plastic cup due to venue policy. There were a noticeable number of poor beer pours, resulting in a plethora of containers that held more foam than beer.
A tip: Never pour a beer directly into the bottom of a cup. Always pour on the sides of the container.
Rhett sings an ode to the seven decades of music
Rhett took fans of his music down memory lane, singing a hit from the 1950s through each decade that influenced his life and musical career. From the iconic "Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thornton to 2014's "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon.
"We loved when he got to the 70's portion of that set," said Todd Howell, 51.
Howell and his wife, Norah, were in attendance as a part of their vacation from Fairfield, Connecticut.
In just six minutes, Rhett gave fans of all ages several sing-a-longs.
Anderson family gets backstage access, Rhett's autograph
Anderson's Jamie Henderson, brought her two daughters, Charlie and Emily, to see Thomas Rhett. They said they purchased tickets to the concert as soon as they were made available. Their backstage passes allowed them to see the stage setup, his guitars and more as a part of the experience.
During the show, Rhett walked across the stage, grabbing fans cell phones and taking a selfie with them in the background and also signed some autographs. Emily Henderson was lucky enough to snag an autograph on her Thomas Rhett hat.
– A.J. Jackson covers the food & dining scene, along with arts, entertainment and more for The Greenville News and Anderson Independent Mail. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on Twitter @ajhappened. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/15/concert-review-rhett-brings-home-team-tour-to-downtown-greenville-bon-secours-sc-country-music/70414632007/ | 2023-07-16T04:46:50 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/07/15/concert-review-rhett-brings-home-team-tour-to-downtown-greenville-bon-secours-sc-country-music/70414632007/ |
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Police say the young girl is now in protective custody
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ATLANTIC CITY — The new owners of the former Pic-A-Lilli Pub, a bar best known for its wings, said they are looking to open a new establishment at the site next month.
City residents Dimitrijs Ostrovskis, 40, and Michael Ghabryal, 32, bought the 226 S. Tennessee Ave. property in May for $410,000.
The new bar will be called King's Pub.
"It's amazing how many people see us working and knock on the door, asking what's happening, if we're open. They're always so excited," said Ostrovskis. "It's really a privilege and pleasure when people are interested in your business."
"We saw it online being advertised. We did our research, and this was what we were looking for for a new venture," he added.
This will be Ostrovskis' first business. But Ghabryal has a couple other businesses in Atlantic City, including a convenience store and pizza shop on the Boardwalk.
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"This looks like a good opportunity to try to bring something new to the Atlantic City bar scene. More handmade bar food, more focused on the experience and the details and the customer service. A majority of the places in Atlantic City doing bar food are just putting the Sysco products in the fryer and serving it to their guests," Ostrovskis said.
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The owners plan to have a smaller menu focusing on homemade American bar food, with their own personal twists on cocktails and the Pic's famous wings.
"So the bar is pretty old. And we all find it absolutely fascinating," said Ostrovskis, a city resident.
"We want to embrace that," added Ghabryal.
Old black and white photos of famous celebrity sports figures will adorn the newly painted walls.
New lighting will replace the numerous Bud Light, Pabst Blue Ribbon and other neon signs.
Ostrovskis said they are still working on renovations, but as of right now, they are almost finished.
"In my opinion, this was a very good investment," Ostrovskis said.
The two owners are hoping for a mid- to late August opening. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/atlantic-city-pic-a-lilli-pub-best-wings-in-ac-south-jersey-opening-reopening-as-kings-king-pub-in-august/article_e7eeaaae-2259-11ee-87ae-7ff84e4f9a23.html | 2023-07-16T04:56:09 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/atlantic-city-pic-a-lilli-pub-best-wings-in-ac-south-jersey-opening-reopening-as-kings-king-pub-in-august/article_e7eeaaae-2259-11ee-87ae-7ff84e4f9a23.html |
A big part of the beauty of the New Jersey Pinelands for nature lovers is exploring its vastness and finding new hidden gems with every trip, which often occurs even when traversing territory thought to have been explored beyond any new revelations.
That summary might apply to non-naturally occurring elements too, as evidenced by the stunningly gorgeous, 2.53-acre estate tucked away in a secluded section of bucolic Port Republic and sited directly on a large mill pond on the west side of Nacote Creek.
Incredible in so many ways, the property is nonetheless so remotely located and detached from any neighboring residences that one may not even realize such a gem is hidden back there, so far off the beaten path.
“This house is a complete masterpiece — it’s like an oasis with so much to offer,” says Emily Wilkins, owner/broker of Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City. “It’s in such a unique location, it makes you feel as if you’re in the Adirondacks or the Catskills or the Poconos, and yet you’re still so close to all the shore points.”
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Located at 286 Riverside Drive on the lower end of the Port Republic Historic District (a 100-plus-acre tract placed on the National Historic Register in 1991) and just above 115 acres of protected pinelands in the Nacote Creek Watershed, the 4-bedroom, 3½-bathroom home was custom built by its current owner in 2010. A fire destroyed the original home, but it is safe to assume that what rose from the ashes is a vast enhancement over what was there before.
“(The current owner) has had the property since the ‘80s and really took his time with the plans on this one,” says Wilkins. “He wanted to make this an amazing showpiece of a home. He contracted with a well-known architect named Bill McLees of Somers Point (WMArch.net), and they worked a really long time on these plans and designs.”
A long, winding path off Riverside Drive leads to a circular driveway that fronts the home’s impressive façade, which showcases meticulous craftsmanship and timeless architectural design in a tranquil setting. A gracious foyer greets guests and sets the tone for the exquisite interiors, including an open-concept main level with spacious and light-filled living areas, large windows and stunning water views from every angle.
The dining- and living-room areas boast a cozy fireplace that makes for an ideal gathering spot with family and friends. The gourmet kitchen features Bosch & Viking appliances, custom cabinetry and a breakfast bar with ample counterspace for culinary creations.
The brand-new five-bedroom, 4½-bathroom, custom-built home at 8 S. Haveford Ave. in Margate is magnificent in form, function and aesthetic appeal. It is also sited on a quiet, one-way street that gets relatively light traffic year-round and is within easy walking distance of the beach, Casel’s supermarket, the public library, a Starbucks and lots of culinary hotspots.
The kitchen has a side entrance intended for unloading groceries into the pantry and is adjacent to a chute-equipped, full-sized laundry room. The main level also has a guest ensuite with private bathroom, a sunroom decorated with custom drapery and an office/den with a cathedral ceiling and separate entrance that could be used as an in-law quarters. The home’s other three bedrooms and two full baths — including an expansive primary suite with its own double-sided fireplace, walk-in closet and private balcony — are on the second level. There is also a walk-up third level that, if not used for storage, has endless potential for other uses.
“The owner really thought out every detail that you could possibly think of when customizing a home,” says Wilkins, “including the garage (attached, and roomy enough for two cars plus plenty of storage), which has doors on both the driveway side and the pond side, so you can easily walk your kayaks, paddleboards and water toys to and from the pond.
“The home was ideally designed for having guests who might stay for long periods and still feel as if they have a lot of privacy and space to themselves.”
Perfect for outdoor entertaining, the home’s backyard has a partially covered patio with outdoor bar, a pergola, a fire pit and a path leading to a private dock on the mill pond.
“I love that the mill pond does not allow motorized boats on it, so it’s always really quiet and serene there,” she says. “A little further down (where the mill pond segues into Nacote Creek), you can put motorized boats in there. That’s called the Park Avenue Boat Ramp.”
Boaters launching from the Park Avenue Boat Ramp can access the Mullica River through Nacote Creek, which opens up endless possibilities for boaters such as dining at the iconic Motts Creek or Oyster Creek inns.
Certainly among the home’s most remarkable assets is its game room, which is massive and features a pool table, bar, large TV viewing area, fireplace and powder room. The game room steps directly onto the outdoor patio and fire pit that overlook the mill pond and dock, making it the ultimate in an entertainer’s dream, or the envy of any man-cave enthusiasts.
The property has been the primary residence of the current owners since its inception but would also make for an outstanding vacation retreat.
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For more information or to take a tour of this pristine Port Republic property, qualified buyers can call the direct line of Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty owner/broker Emily Wilkins at 609-513-2029, her office number at 609-399-2500 or email Emily at emily@goldcoastsir.com.
For a brief video tour of this property, visit tinyurl.com/2rncm4s4.
This article was produced with the support of owner/broker Emily Wilkins of Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/real-estate/sprawling-secluded-port-republic-estate-is-like-mountain-retreat-in-seashore-setting/article_4dbc45dc-21b3-11ee-9098-af7036b4533e.html | 2023-07-16T04:56:16 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/real-estate/sprawling-secluded-port-republic-estate-is-like-mountain-retreat-in-seashore-setting/article_4dbc45dc-21b3-11ee-9098-af7036b4533e.html |
Becca Phillips and her mom, Joan, opened Root Green Shoppe in Long Beach Township when she felt like the island was straying from the quiet, natural oasis she once knew.
Root Green, which opened four years ago, specializes in refills of home and personal care products such as shampoo, soap and laundry detergent. Customers can bring their own containers to refill what they need, as a low-waste alternative to buying new products in plastic containers.
“We want people to feel comfortable to make a change,” Phillips said.
Sustainable small businesses have been gaining popularity. According to a New Jersey zero-waste grocery guide from Litterless, there are more than 30 low-waste small businesses for groceries and home goods in the state.
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State bans on single-use plastic products instituted last year forced some businesses to make the switch to sustainable alternatives.
Some businesses, though, were already selling products with a purpose. Local shops are informing people and inspiring them to shop more intentionally from businesses pushing for positive change in their communities.
Root Green holds classes to teach people about plant care and how to make their own home goods.
“People want to be sustainable, but if they don’t see the options, they don’t want to do it,” Phillips said.
A little more than halfway into its six-month exclusivity period, the group trying to build a $3.2 billion car-centric development at Bader Field has paid $500,000 to Atlantic City, provided information to state agencies and city professionals, and begun soil tests and a traffic study, according to one of its principals.
Sustainable fashion, from thrift shopping to upcycling, has also been trending, and local businesses are experimenting with new materials and approaches to sustainability.
The Days Apparel, a boutique in Cape May, sells clothing, swimwear and accessories made from recycled materials. Its swimwear is made from regenerated nylon, a fabric created from recycled nylon waste such as plastic bottles and fishing nets.
Owner Alexa D’Amico said being in a shore town impacts how people view sustainability and the environment around them in general.
“Once you explain it to people who are interested in protecting what’s here, they are more open to it,” D’Amico said.
The Days Apparel has also partnered with local businesses to repurpose old materials into new accessories. Cape May hotels have donated their awnings and old pillowcases, which D’Amico has turned into tote bags, complete with a drawing of the hotel on the labels. Old beach towels become bucket hats, and burlap coffee sacks from a local coffee shop are upcycled into bags.
“People can either throw these out or I can make new things out of it,” D’Amico said.
It’s a unique and sustainable way for visitors to take a piece of Cape May home with them, D’Amico said.
D’amico worked in the fashion industry as a designer for big names like Steve Madden and Betsey Johnson, and saw firsthand the negative facets of the industry, including factory production in China. Frustrated with “unjust” conditions, she decided to start a sustainable clothing brand focused on reducing waste and producing ethically.
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“I won’t compromise on not paying people ethically,” D’Amico said.
The hardest part of starting the business, she said, was textile sourcing to find the most sustainable materials and companies that were transparent about their processes. The clothing sold at The Days Apparel is made from fabrics like hemp, bamboo and lyocell.
Root Green Shoppe and The Days Apparel both have a mission to promote sustainability in their communities.
“I have a space here to teach people,” D’Amico said.
“We’re going to make a change not by ourselves, but together,” Phillips said.
Megan Smith, owner of Product with a Purpose in Surf City, shares a similar mission.
“I love it when people say that they didn’t know they could shop this way,” Smith said. “I love the education part of it, where maybe someone didn’t know about a certain charity until they shopped here.”
Product with a Purpose carries brands that are “doing something positive,” according to Smith. For her, that can mean the brand makes sustainable products, employs disabled people or provides for people in need.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Hemchan Varran’s table was full of organically grown and fresh produce.
In 2021, Smith created Communi-tee, an online clothing brand that donates proceeds from each sale to charities. In July 2022, she opened a storefront in Surf City, which carried only her own brand at first but has expanded to carry others as well.
After opening the store on Long Beach Island, Smith wanted to incorporate local charities and organizations focused on issues people care about. Proceeds from some products in the store go to Oceana, an ocean conservation organization.
The business also donates to local organizations such as Family Promise of the Jersey Shore, the Jetty Rock Foundation, the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean, and David’s Dream and Believe.
Product with a Purpose donates 25% of the proceeds from its Communi-tee brand bucket hat to the Matheny School, a private school for children with disabilities. Smith said her son Aidan, who works in the store, is on the autism spectrum, and the cause is important to her.
“One of my big pushes is for the world to become more inclusive,” Smith said, adding her philosophy is to “meet people where they are.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/sustainable-business/article_c241f558-1846-11ee-b1fe-e303633c0dc2.html | 2023-07-16T04:56:22 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/sustainable-business/article_c241f558-1846-11ee-b1fe-e303633c0dc2.html |
HAMMONTON — Thirty years ago, the menu at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival was a celebration of the town’s deep Italian roots.
But over the past decade, the menu has changed alongside the town’s demographics.
While the Mount Carmel Society continues to sell festival staples like meatballs, sausage and peppers, and roasted pork with broccoli rabe and provolone, a new group of Hispanic vendors is offering a variety of foods.
“There are a lot of people settling into Hammonton. It’s very diverse now,” said Louis Baez, a food vendor who’s been selling “empanadillas” (hand-pies with meat fillings), “pinchos” (kabobs), rice and beans, and other Puerto Rican foods for a few years now. “Because of the food, I think that diversified the cultures here (at the festival).”
Of the 14,833 people who live in Hammonton, nearly 77% are white and 24.5% are Hispanic or Latino, according to U.S. Census data.
So Baez, 46, was happy to be one of the handful of Hispanic/Latino vendors at the festival this year, giving people different food options.
“People come here (to the festival) for the variety of food we offer ... fresh meatballs, fresh rice and now fresh tacos,” Baez said as he set up his Puerto Rican food stand next to Marquez Amador’s Mexican taco stand.
Locals say changing demographics can be attributed to migrant workers settling in the town, as well as the increase in Hispanic-owned businesses, like restaurants, retailers and bodegas.
Three New Jersey Department of Agriculture tents stationed throughout the Jersey Shore on Monday gave away freshly picked blueberries to beachgoers.
The festival — which started Tuesday and runs through Sunday — started 148 years ago, when Italian immigrants gave thanks to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, also known as the Virgin Mary, on July 16, 1875, during the Catholic holiday known as Feast Day. They thanked the patroness of the Carmelite Order for safe passage to the town and a successful, bountiful harvest.
“It’s the biggest Hammonton tradition,” said Charlie Desposito, a volunteer at the parish’s Italian food stand, who said the stand will go through at least 150 cases of sweet Italian sausages during the week. “You get good food, catch up with people you haven’t seen in a while ... and it’s a good way to benefit the church. All the proceeds to go to the church.”
The festival has always been about worshipping the blessed mother, said Joe Devuono, a member of the society that has produced the festival since its inception.
“Over time they added rides and games for the kids,” said Devuono, 46, “but it’s all about the tradition, and the food.”
Marquez Amador, owner of Marquez Mexican Grill on Railroad Avenue, provided some of the new food options available at this year’s festival.
“I’m so happy to participate this year,” said Amador, 50, who noted it took him a while to get into the festival since it’s mainly traditional Italian stands that have been participating for many years. “It’s been my dream to sell tacos at the fair. I love cooking for the public.”
The festival runs until July 16, which is the feast day of the Blessed Mother.
On the Feast Day, parishioners, residents and others gather at the church for a giant procession featuring the church’s holy figurehead statues on pedestals.
Northfield became the second municipality to exit the Atlantic County Central Municipal Court last week for the Joint Municipal Court of Hammonton, joining Hamilton Township, which left in May. Leaders from those municipalities have cited net revenue for the court falling short of the expectations that had been set when they joined the central court in 2021.
A few hundred people push the heavy, life-size statues of different saints and holy figures four blocks from East Pleasant Street to North Egg Harbor Road, down Bellevue Avenue and back down North Third Street, where the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is located.
Once the procession is over, people eat at the different vendors in the parking lot, enjoying a good meal after a century-and-a-half-old tradition.
In the church’s parking lot Tuesday, volunteer parishioners sold Italian foods, like sausage and pepper sandwiches, and Spanish food, like Puerto Rican roast pork, fried potato balls with meat stuffed in them and more.
On North Third Street, homeowners who got permits sold prime rib, cannoli and pina coladas.
Our Lady of Assumption sold Italian sandwiches like roast pork with broccoli rabe, steamed clams and other Italian foods as festivalgoers entered the dirt lot where the rides were.
The Spanish stand was Vineland resident Kendal Levari’s first stop at the festival Tuesday.
“It gives you something to do,” said Levari, 26, “but I’m here for the food.”
Levari said the town has embraced the Hispanic community.
“They did a good job combining the cultures at the festival,” Levari said. “It’s not part of their tradition, but the festival is about everyone celebrating together.”
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LOWER TOWNSHIP — For the third year in a row, the Township Council has renewed the license for the Sunset Beach Sportsmen’s Club over the objections of the state Department of Environmental Protection.
The club sits just off the beach in the gravel parking lot of the Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area, more than a thousand acres stretching from Sunset Boulevard to the Cape May Canal. Christopher Gillin-Schwartz, an attorney for the club, told the council most people did not know it was even there.
The club has operated at the site since the 1950s, and according to Gillin-Schwartz, the township has renewed the liquor license each year without a problem since at least the 1970s, probably longer than that.
Membership to the sportsmen's club is now open to women, although members acknowledge that took a while.
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Since 2021, the state Division of Fish and Wildlife, which runs the Higbee Beach natural area and falls under the DEP, has sought to remove the club from the property. For decades, club members thought they owned the land on which the club stands, but it appears the land was purchased as part of a 1999 deal for the former magnesite plant nearby.
Last year, the state gave notice that the club had to be out of the building. So far, the club hasn’t gone anywhere, and members have no intention to relocate, Gillin-Schwartz said in an interview Thursday.
At one time the magnesite plant was an important part of the local economy. During World War II, the Harbison Walker-Cape May Works used Delaware Bay water to create bricks of magnesite, vital for the production of steel needed for the war effort.
The plant closed in 1982 and stood vacant for years. In 1999, the state bought the plant property and incorporated it into the Higbee Beach property, including the site of the club. In 2021, state officials discussed sweeping plans for improvements to the park with township officials, including work on restoring the historic tidal flow and improving public access to the area.
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“The club’s use of the premises is inconsistent with the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s mission to preserve, conserve and protect the land as habitat for game, nongame and threatened and endangered species of wildlife and for wildlife related recreational activities,” reads a July 2021 letter to the wildlife division from Colleen Sculley, chief of the Division of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration under the federal Fish and Wildlife Service.
Gillin-Schwartz said the case is now in discovery, which can be a lengthy process. He said he has been in communication with the state, and while officials said they wanted the club out early last summer, he does not expect any dramatic gesture, such as changing the locks, before the matter is resolved either by a judge and jury or through negotiations.
He added the club’s use was included in a lease agreement with the state when the property was purchased.
At the council meeting, club members and supporters crowded the room, although only Gillin-Schwartz and club President Ed Clavan spoke for the club.
The renewal of licenses to serve alcohol is usually a routine annual task for local governments, done without discussion unless neighbors or others raise objections. In this case, the DEP has objected to the renewal for the third year in a row, requiring council to hold a public hearing, but as Gillin-Schwartz pointed out, no one from the state attended the meeting.
A spokesperson for the DEP wrote in a Friday email that the department would have no comment, citing ongoing litigation.
Mayor Frank Sippel said he has never heard complaints about the operation of the club, and that the club members support the local community. Council member Tom Conrad said something similar, that the club helps the community and that he’s heard nothing but good things about its operation.
“In my legal opinion there’s no impediment to renewing this license, at least until a judge tells us otherwise,” township attorney David Stefankiewicz told council. Council voted unanimously to renew the license. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/lower-township-again-renews-club-license-over-dep-objection/article_e7f48860-2273-11ee-879d-bf892b4956f7.html | 2023-07-16T04:56:34 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/lower-township-again-renews-club-license-over-dep-objection/article_e7f48860-2273-11ee-879d-bf892b4956f7.html |
Martha Oldach, who grew up in Ocean City and is a resident of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, talks with vacationers while handing out flyers at the 14th Street beach in Ocean City on Saturday to voice concerns over upcoming wind projects.
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Christine Powell, of Barnegat Light, drives a van that reads “Stop Offshore Wind Turbines,” and “Save the Whales.” Powell was at a protest against offshore wind on 30th Street in Barnegat Light.
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Northfield resident Rich Baehrle, who was dressed as a whale, was at the shoreline of the 14th Street beach in Ocean City on Saturday
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Christine Powell, left, of Barnegat Light, with Laura and Steve Macdonald, both of Harvey Cedars, carry signs reading “Save the Dolphins and Whales,” and “Stop Windmills” at an offshore wind protest on 30th Street in Barnegat Light on Saturday.
BARNEGAT LIGHT — Protestors joined hands on beaches across the Jersey Shore on Saturday in a demonstration against offshore wind projects.
Protests were held at beaches from Asbury Park, Monmouth County, to Cape May, including several beaches on Long Beach Island.
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind plans to construct between 105 and 136 windmills about 10 miles offshore from Barnegat Light to Atlantic City beginning in 2024. The windmills will produce 1,510 megawatts of energy and will be able to power 700,000 homes, according to the company.
The six Long Beach Island municipalities filed a joint comment with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection earlier this month in opposition of the federal certification of Atlantic Shores’ offshore wind projects.
In Barnegat Light, locals came out to voice their opposition of the windmills.
“How much more anxiety-ridden will our society become if we lose our sacred spaces that give us a space to relax?” Christine Powell, a Barnegat Light resident said.
Powell said one of her major concerns is the impact on the marine life, particularly whales and dolphins. The project will only hurt the environment, she said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have attributed recent whale deaths to vessel strikes and entanglements, and have reported that there is no evidence to support a connection between whale deaths and offshore wind development.
“This is the Garden State, and we’ve already lost all of our farms over the years. Now if we lose our beach, forget it. I’m moving out of New Jersey,” Powell said.
The ocean is the best part of the New Jersey and the windmills would “destroy” the view, Powell said.
Steve Macdonald, a Harvey Cedars resident, agreed. He and his wife, Laura, are originally from Pennsylvania and said they might move back if the project happens.
“This is one of the last places on Earth you can go and think that this is how it’s been since the beginning of time,” Macdonald said.
The Macdonalds expressed their concerns with pollution, the impact on wildlife and the potential for boating accidents. Tourism will be affected because people will drive further south to go to a beach without windmills, they said.
“All of a sudden they’ll just appear, and once they’re up, it’s too late,” Macdonald said.
Both Powell and the Macdonalds said they want the project to be stopped altogether.
Melinda Dee, one of the organizers at the Barnegat Light protest, said state officials are “completely ignoring the will of the people of New Jersey.”
Dee said one of the main goals of the protest was to inform people who may not be aware of the project, and that she hopes more people will start looking into it.
She feels that too few studies have been done on the potential environmental impact of the windmills.
“The more I’ve learned about these windmills, the more I’ve been horrified about what they’re comprised of,” Dee said. “When people start learning what’s really happening, they’ll also be horrified.
“There’s not one single thing that’s right about putting them in the ocean.”
Jean Birdsall, a Barnegat Light resident who helped organize the protest, said her biggest concerns about the project are its potential impacts on the environment and on the local fishing industry.
“It’s the loss of tourism, the destruction of our ocean, the impact to our vendors and business people and our fishing community,” Birdsall said.
Tom Zimmerman and Jen Guarino from Barnegat Light came out to protest and said they are opposed to the windmills for several reasons.
“Fishermen will lose their livelihood. Boaters will be in peril,” Zimmerman said.
Zimmerman also mentioned concerns about pollution, environmental impact and the safety of the beaches.
“We don’t want our kids laying on a beach with electric cables underground,” Zimmerman said.
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Offshore wind protest in Barnegat Light
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Martha Oldach, who grew up in Ocean City and is a resident of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, talks with vacationers while handing out flyers at the 14th Street beach in Ocean City on Saturday to voice concerns over upcoming wind projects.
Christine Powell, of Barnegat Light, drives a van that reads “Stop Offshore Wind Turbines,” and “Save the Whales.” Powell was at a protest against offshore wind on 30th Street in Barnegat Light.
Christine Powell, left, of Barnegat Light, with Laura and Steve Macdonald, both of Harvey Cedars, carry signs reading “Save the Dolphins and Whales,” and “Stop Windmills” at an offshore wind protest on 30th Street in Barnegat Light on Saturday. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/protesters-along-the-jersey-shore-join-hands-against-offshore-wind/article_89d5c9e8-2330-11ee-b4e4-1f46405e8bda.html | 2023-07-16T04:56:40 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/protesters-along-the-jersey-shore-join-hands-against-offshore-wind/article_89d5c9e8-2330-11ee-b4e4-1f46405e8bda.html |
Locally-heavy downpours will threaten to flood roads, streams and creeks with inches of rain Sunday. However, there will be some dry time for your outdoor plans and events.
A flood watch is in effect for all of New Jersey by the National Weather Service from midnight Sunday to midnight Monday.
A watch means the ingredients for flooding are in place. However, there is no immediate threat. If torrential downpours create widespread flooding, then a flash flood (roadways) or flood (waterways) warning will be issued by the weather service at weather.gov. A flash flood emergency may go out in a particularly significant situation.
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While showers and storms will be possible at any point Sunday, there are two periods that will be the wettest. The first will be from between 1 and 7 a.m. The next will be between 2 and 8 p.m.
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Between 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., expect mostly to completely dry conditions across the region. As long as you are OK with a wet ground, outdoor activities will be fine, such as the first few hours of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival in Hammonton.
In total, expect up to four hours of rain between sunrise and sunset.
When it rains, it will pour. If you see flooded water on the road, turn around, don’t drown. You do not know how high that water is. Six inches of moving water is enough to stall out a car, two feet of water can carry away nearly all passenger vehicles.
A deep plume of tropical air has been brought in from the south. While the storms will move at a decent pace, multiple thunderstorms may pass over the same location time and time again, adding rainfall totals quickly. Three or more inches of rain will be likely in localized places, enough to cause flooding and hence, why the Flood Watch was issued by the weather service.
On Friday, places in New Jersey north of Interstate 78 had inches of rainfall as multiple thunderstorms passed through. White Township in Warren County had 4.90 inches of rain and Newton, in Sussex County had 5.57 inches of rain according to the volunteer Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS).
Similar totals will be likely in localized spots further south on Sunday.
In areas where there will not be flooding rain, the precipitation will be beneficial to curing South Jersey’s drought woes. A moderate drought, the first level of drought, is in effect for Cumberland County east of Bridgeton, Atlantic County southwest of Mays Landing and Cape May County west of a line from Stone Harbor to Woodbine as well as Tuckahoe, Upper Township, according to Thursday update from the United States Drought Monitor.
In addition to the flood rain threat, damaging wind gusts will not be ruled out with severe weather. However, this concern is lesser than the flood risk.
Morning low temperatures will be in the low to mid-70s, about five degrees above average. Afternoon highs will be around 80 degrees for Longport and shore towns. Egg Harbor Township and inland towns will be a few degrees higher. The humidity will be oppressive during the morning, though it will be a bit drier in the afternoon, as the plume of tropical moisture moves away.
After 8 p.m., a shower or two will be possible until midnight. Then, expect a partly cloudy sky with areas of fog overnight. Lows will generally be between 70 and 75 degrees.
Any fog Monday will end by 8 a.m. Then, expect a hot, rain-free day. High temperatures will be in the mid-90s inland. With a westerly wind, even the shore should reach to near 90 degrees. A cooling sea breeze may develop in the afternoon, cooling down temperatures. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/weather/nj-flood-watch-in-effect-for-sunday-july-16-weather-forecast/article_fc9cb7a8-2325-11ee-b714-43a67f507726.html | 2023-07-16T04:56:47 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/weather/nj-flood-watch-in-effect-for-sunday-july-16-weather-forecast/article_fc9cb7a8-2325-11ee-b714-43a67f507726.html |
Buddy Kennedy, seen Feb. 22 at the Diamondbacks’ spring training, is having an outstanding Triple-A season with the Reno Aces.
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Mainland Regional High School graduate Chase Petty in action with the Dayton Dragons in 2022. Petty, the No. 8 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization according to MLB.com, made his season debut this week.
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Buddy Kennedy, a 2017 Millville High School graduate, in action for the Reno Aces, the Arizona Diamondbacks' AAA team, in 2023.
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Jay Groome pitches for the Padres during a spring training game against the Royals.
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jay Groome throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during a March 23 spring training game in Phoenix.
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This is a 2023 photo of Jay Groome of the San Diego Padres baseball team. This image reflects the San Diego Padres active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023, when this image was taken in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
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Buddy Kennedy, a 2017 Millville High School graduate, before a game with the Reno Aces, the Arizona Diamondbacks' AAA team, in 2023.
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Buddy Kennedy, a 2017 Millville High School graduate, in action for the Reno Aces, the Arizona Diamondbacks' AAA team, in 2023.
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Buddy Kennedy, a 2017 Millville High School graduate, in action for the Reno Aces, the Arizona Diamondbacks' AAA team, in 2023.
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Buddy Kennedy, third from left, a 2017 Millville High School graduate, in action for the Reno Aces, the Arizona Diamondbacks' AAA team, in 2023.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Buddy Kennedy dives to stop a deep infield single by the Dodgers’ Jason Heyward during a March 2 spring training game in Phoenix. In 15 games with the Triple-A Reno Aces this year, Kennedy was hitting .408 with three homers, 15 runs and nine RBIs. His OPS was 1.281.
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This is a 2023 photo of Jay Groome of the San Diego Padres baseball team. This image reflects the San Diego Padres active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023, when this image was taken in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
With seasons resuming Friday from the All-Star break, here is a look at how local minor league players are performing (stats through Thursday):
Triple-A
LHP Jay Groome (Barnegat), 24, is pitching for the El Paso Chihuahuas (San Diego Padres). Through 17 starts, he was 1-6 with an 8.69 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 77 2/3 innings. He had last pitched July 5.
Through 87 career minor league games (85 starts), he was 16-30 with a 5.14 ERA and 433 strikeouts in 385 innings. He was drafted with the 12th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2016.
RHP Brett Kennedy (Atlantic City), 28, is pitching for the Louisville Bats (Cincinnati Reds). He pitched four one-hit shutout innings in relief Sunday, struck out four and got the win. In nine games (eight starts) with Louisville, he was 3-2 with a 3.40 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings.
Kennedy was called up July 4 and pitched in his first major league game since 2018, when he was with the San Diego Padres, and earned the win for the Reds. Kennedy’s contract was purchased May 13 by the Reds from the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League. ... Kennedy made seven career major league starts, going 2-2 with a 6.82 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 31 2/3 innings. ... In 134 career minor league games (114 starts) with MLB-affiliated organizations, he was 38-36 with a 3.95 ERA and 556 strikeouts in 581¹/³ innings. The Brigantine resident was selected by the Padres in the 11th round of the 2015 draft.
2B Buddy Kennedy (Millville), 24, is playing for the Reno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks). Through 73 games, he was hitting .337 (91 for 270) with 19 doubles, seven triples, four home runs, 61 runs and 37 RBIs. He had walked 60 times and struck out 51 times, and his OPS was .971.
Kennedy made his major league debut June 17, 2022. In 30 games, he batted .217 with a homer and 12 RBIs. ... Through 470 minor league games, Kennedy was hitting .288 with 88 doubles, 25 triples, 44 homers and 238 RBIs. He was chosen in the fifth round of the 2017 draft.
Double-A
RHP Sean Mooney (Ocean City), 25, was assigned to the Wichita Wind Surge (Minnesota Twins) and placed on the seven-day injured list to start the season (right shoulder fatigue). He was later moved to the 60-day IL.
Through 31 career games (24 starts), he is 2-5 with a 3.09 ERA and 153 strikeouts in 102 innings. He was selected in the 12th round of the 2019 draft.
High-A
RHP Chase Petty (Mainland Regional), 20, is pitching for the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds). Through nine starts this season, he was 0-1 with a 1.53 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings. Petty, who last pitched July 5, is scheduled to start Saturday.
The No. 8 prospect in the organization, according to MLB.com, Petty started the season on the injured list with an elbow issue. In 36 career games (30 starts), Petty was 1-7 with a 3.05 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 138 2/3 innings. Petty was selected 26th overall in the 2021 draft by the Minnesota Twins.
Single-A
LHP Noah Dean (Pinelands Regional), 22, is pitching for the Salem Red Sox (Boston Red Sox). Through 13 starts in his first pro season, he was 1-5 with a 7.97 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 35 innings. Dean, who last pitched July 5, is scheduled to start Sunday.
Dean was chosen in the fifth round of last year’s draft by Boston.
SS Josh Hood (St. Augustine Prep), 22, is playing for the Modesto Nuts (Seattle Mariners). Through 65 games, he was hitting .252 (66 for 262) with 15 doubles, two triples, six homers, 42 runs, 35 RBIs and 16 stolen bases in 18 tries.
In 73 career games, he was hitting .245 with 15 doubles, two triples, six homers, 37 RBIs and 18 stolen bases. Hood, from Vineland, was selected in the sixth round of last year’s draft.
RHP Joe Joe Rodriguez (Vineland), 23, pitching for the St. Lucie Mets (New York Mets), was 1-1 with an 11.51 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings (15 appearances).
In 18 career games, Rodriguez was 3-1 with a 9.00 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 28 innings. The Mets signed him out of the MLB Draft League last summer.
GALLERY: A look at local major and minor leaguers in 2023
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Buddy Kennedy, seen Feb. 22 at the Diamondbacks’ spring training, is having an outstanding Triple-A season with the Reno Aces.
Mainland Regional High School graduate Chase Petty in action with the Dayton Dragons in 2022. Petty, the No. 8 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization according to MLB.com, made his season debut this week.
This is a 2023 photo of Jay Groome of the San Diego Padres baseball team. This image reflects the San Diego Padres active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023, when this image was taken in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Buddy Kennedy dives to stop a deep infield single by the Dodgers’ Jason Heyward during a March 2 spring training game in Phoenix. In 15 games with the Triple-A Reno Aces this year, Kennedy was hitting .408 with three homers, 15 runs and nine RBIs. His OPS was 1.281.
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BRADENTON, Fla. — A person was killed Saturday after officials say a boat and a watercraft crashed into each other while out on waters in Manatee County.
A spokesperson with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told 10 Tampa Bay they received a report regarding the collision near Bradenton.
One person was killed while other people on both vessels are being evaluated by medical personnel, the FWC says. The condition of each person has not yet been revealed at the time of this writing. Authorities have also not yet said how many people were involved in the crash.
"The FWC would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragedy," the agency said in a statement. "We would also like to express our gratitude to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, first responders, and medical personnel for their swift response and ongoing assistance."
All law enforcement agencies that responded to the crash say they will continue to investigate the cause of the incident.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Christmas Spirit was in the humid, July air on Saturday, as people came together to spread joy and hope for the Broad Street Market and its vendors.
“A lot of these folks have been here for over 20 years serving the community," said Tanis Monroy, director of the Broad Street Market. "Now it seems like the community wants to serve them.”
Monroy said he was amazed to see outpouring of community support throughout the week. During the market's Christmas in July event, people donated money and wrote messages of hope for the vendors effected by the devastating fire on Monday.
“It really gave the brick vendors some hope to know that people are still here for them," said Monroy.
Donnie Farner, the owner of the Doggie Delights Bakery, said he was devastated during the fire. He said loyal customers and community members have been going above and beyond to support his business.
“The tarp over there, when you go read it, you look at (the messages) and start crying," said Farner. “(Our customers) have been buying twice as much stuff as they normally buy, and every now and then they’ve been slipping extra money in the tip jar, which really does help.”
People who came out on Saturday believe that helping the market and its vendors should be a top priority for the City of Harrisburg.
“This building is so important to the community, not just for those who don’t work here and come on the weekends to participate, but for the people who live in this community and make their livelihoods here," said Chris Gibson, who came to the Broad Street Market with his wife.
While the Broad Street Market continues to pick up the pieces, supporters say they will continue to have the vendor’s backs.
“Harrisburg is going to support them, because this is a good community," said Gibson. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/broad-street-market-hosts-fundraiser-for-vendors-effected-by-fire-community-fundraiser-dauphin-county/521-c6c3e3ce-f480-4de7-8797-7855c44c809e | 2023-07-16T05:08:05 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/broad-street-market-hosts-fundraiser-for-vendors-effected-by-fire-community-fundraiser-dauphin-county/521-c6c3e3ce-f480-4de7-8797-7855c44c809e |
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man has been arrested after he allegedly used lock picks to break into an apartment and was found inside hiding in a closet.
Authorities allege Thomas Robert Connor, 24, entered an apartment at 3601 Cobblestone Circle around 11 a.m. Tuesday.
The intrusion was captured on a security camera that notified the resident.
The resident returned home and found Conner in a closet, according to court records. He held him until police arrived.
Despite perceptions of rising crime, theft has become far less common in recent years than it used to be. However, there are still hotspots where break-ins and burglaries are far more common than the typical American neighborhood.
The victim then noticed a plastic Target shopping bag that contained a letter written by Conner. The letter allegedly outlined “sexual plans” to commit against the victim’s relatives, records state.
Connor, of 4822 Edgebrook Drive, was arrested for third-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools and two counts of third-degree harassment. He was released pending trial.
The cities with the most break-ins and burglaries
Cities With the Most Break-Ins / Burglaries
Despite perceptions of rising crime, theft has become far less common in recent years than it used to be, and property crime rates declined even more sharply during the pandemic. That said, there are still hotspots where break-ins and burglaries are far more common than the typical American neighborhood. While approximately 400 burglaries and 1,700 larceny-thefts per 100,000 people annually have been the national norm over the past five years, there are cities in the United States that report rates double or even triple those numbers.As with anything, an understanding of what burglars are after and where they are active can help keep the trend heading lower. Over the last decade, the number of larceny-thefts fell nearly 20% from 6.3 million to 5.1 million, and the number of burglaries were cut in half from 2.2 million to 1.1 million, according to FBI statistics from 2015 to 2019. And it’s not a new trend. Since 1993, property crimes declined dramatically—55% to 71% depending on which source of stats you look at, Pew Research found.
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Over the past decade burglary and larceny rates have declined
Looking at the past five years of crime data, burglars were about twice as likely to target a home than a business or other building, and nearly half of all burglaries occurred during broad daylight. Once in, thieves were often after two items in particular: money and jewelry. Together, those valuables were worth more than the remaining top categories of stolen goods combined. Of those other items, office equipment, electronics, and clothing were common targets.
Daytime break-ins of homes are most common
Protecting your home and taking initiatives to deter potential burglars are obvious steps to fight crime, but choosing a safe location to begin with is one of the most important factors. For example, burglaries occur in New York, New Hampshire, and Virginia less than half as many times as the national average, while residents of New Mexico, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana are burglarized nearly twice as often. In general, states in the South have higher-than-average property crime rates, and the states in the Northeast enjoy the lowest theft rates of any region in America.
Southern states experience the most property crime
To find out which cities were hotspots for theft, researchers at Porch analyzed data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program between 2015 to 2019 and then calculated the average number of burglaries and larceny-thefts per 100,000 residents. For comparison, cities were divided into three groups based on population. Here are the 15 U.S. cities with the most burglaries.
Small and midsize cities with the most burglaries
15. Dallas, TX
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 752 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 1,925 Average annual burglaries total: 10,044 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 25,729
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14. Houston, TX
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 763 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 2,931 Average annual burglaries total: 17,762 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 68,295
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13. Las Vegas, NV
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 782 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 1,608 Average annual burglaries total: 12,618 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 26,052
12. Columbus, OH
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 782 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 2,558 Average annual burglaries total: 6,833 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 22,374
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11. Minneapolis, MN
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 818 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 2,950 Average annual burglaries total: 3,445 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 12,438
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10. Milwaukee, WI
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 828 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 1,794 Average annual burglaries total: 4,943 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 10,710
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9. Wichita, KS
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 841 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 3,935 Average annual burglaries total: 3,289 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 15,381
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8. Kansas City, MO
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 872 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 2,592 Average annual burglaries total: 4,216 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 12,577
7. Oklahoma City, OK
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 918 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 2,532 Average annual burglaries total: 5,936 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 16,364
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6. Bakersfield, CA
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 1,014 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 2,471 Average annual burglaries total: 3,869 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 9,425
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5. Seattle, WA
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 1,064 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 3,583 Average annual burglaries total: 7,669 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 25,807
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4. Baltimore, MD
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 1,132 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 2,772 Average annual burglaries total: 6,927 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 16,942
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3. Detroit, MI
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 1,168 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 2,161 Average annual burglaries total: 7,825 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 14,471
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2. Tulsa, OK
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 1,314 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 3,351 Average annual burglaries total: 5,302 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 13,518
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1. Memphis, TN
Average annual burglaries per 100k: 1,384 Average annual larceny-thefts per 100k: 4,070 Average annual burglaries total: 9,056 Average annual larceny-thefts total: 26,609
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CEDAR FALLS — The magic that happens on a stage wouldn’t be possible without the magicians working backstage conjuring up the scenery, lighting, sound effects and costumes that bring a theater production to life.
Those behind-the-scenes roles can be surprisingly technical and complex, seventh- through ninth-grade STEM students learned this week at the Science and Engineering in Technical Theatre camp. About 40 middle schoolers participated in SETT, a collaborative project between the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center and the University of Northern Iowa Department of Theatre.
Most theater camps focus on building acting and improvisational skills and stage production. This week-long camp is the first-of-its-kind opportunity in the Cedar Valley for hands-on experience on the technical side of theater, said Jennifer Onuigbo, GBPAC community relations manager.
The majority of participants were from Cedar Falls and Waterloo schools with additional students from surrounding communities.
“The purpose is to expose students to careers in technical theater and relate those to STEM concepts through lighting, sound, scenic design and costumes,” she said. Students rotated through those four sections, working with theater professionals and UNI student volunteers. On the third day, participants chose specific areas for a “deep dive into areas that interested them most,” Onuigbo explained.
“We hope if students have this experience they can see other career possibilities in theater and, if that doesn’t happen, when they see a stage show or movie in the future they’ll have a deeper understanding of how it all works.”
“It’s an incredibly important opportunity,” said Katy McGlaughlin, Theatre UNI’s production manager. “So many times we think all middle and high school students want to be acting on stage, but that’s not true. There is science and technology and you need it all in theater.”
She’s directing the camp curriculum for middle schoolers as well as the camp for high school students, which runs Monday to Friday next week.
“People don’t think about the technical jobs in theater, and that skills like math and engineering are valuable in theater. As a STEM camp, we’re helping kids make those connections, open their horizons and learn to be creative in different ways. These are transferrable skills,” McGlaughlin said.
An exercise in the sound workshop taught by Robert Scott and Chris Tuzicka, for example, had students replicating the sound of a “Star Wars” blaster by banging a wrench against a tension wire. They also mimicked the sound of a lightsaber using an old projector, similar to how the special sound effect was made for the hit movies.
Keelin O’Brien of Cedar Falls and Shyla Tovar-Goecken of Waterloo worked together to practice the unobtrusive placement of cardioid microphones like those actors wear on stage.
“I was interested in playing with the microphones and in how sound is made. I’ve always liked theater, but I haven’t been in a play, so this is a way for me to learn more about it,” said O’Brien, who attends Holmes Junior High School.
Tovar-Goecken, a student at Hoover Middle School in Waterloo, wanted to learn more about “sound waves and sound beds and what goes on behind the scene,” she said. Both students think the skills they’ve learned will come in handy, especially if they join a tech crew on school productions.
In scenic design, theater faculty and designer member Mark Parrott instructed students in measuring accurately to create a scale model of a stage scene. Students also learned the fly rail system of flying in scenery on stage. Students in lighting design took apart stage lights and lighting plugs and put them back together again, along with learning to hang lights on rails and attach power cords.
UNI costume experts Katrina Sandvik and Amy Rohrberg emphasized the importance of character, color and textures – all part of costuming – to convey narrative on stage. Fawn Slaughter, a Holmes student, hopes to become a cartoonist and took his deeper dive into costume design. “I wanted to learn more about creating personalities and designing characters for my stories,” he explained.
On Friday, students presented a showcase for family members that illustrated what they had learned in camp, which included an audio project and costume creations displayed on dress forms.
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Chris Tuzicka teaches Keelin O'Brien and Shyla Tovar-Goecken on proper placement of wireless microphones on stage actors during a sound workshop in the Science and Engineering in Technical Theatre camp at the Strayer-Wood Theatre at University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday.
Robert Scott, right, shows Carter Marsh the proper placement of wireless microphones on stage actors during a sound workshop in the Science and Engineering in Technical Theatre camp at the Strayer-Wood Theatre at University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday.
Students draws designs for costumes during the Science and Engineering in Technical Theatre camp at the Strayer-Wood Theatre at University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday.
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WAVERLY — Waverly-Shell Rock Superintendent Ed Klamfoth’s leadership is being praised by the Board of Education president despite what he called “a tough year.”
The board held the superintendent’s annual assessment Monday in closed session. Dennis Epley, the board president, said Klamfoth’s review focused around the standards for Iowa school leaders including ethics, conduct and community care. Goals for Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools were also discussed.
During the last year, Klamfoth has overseen the construction of North Ridge and Prairie West elementary schools. He has also had to navigate controversy surrounding the district as bullying issues were brought to the surface. Epley said he felt Klamfoth addressed these issues in a satisfactory manner, working to establish standards for student conduct.
“It’s been a tough year but, at the same time, our superintendent was very professional dealing with staff, dealing with community, dealing with the board, and dealing with the students,” Epley said.
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Last month, the board approved an $11,511 increase in salary and benefits for the fiscal year that started July 1, bringing his total compensation to $273,113. Epley said the 4.4% increase is consistent with raises approved for 13 other Waverly-Shell Rock administrative staff, including four principals and a variety of supervisors and coordinators for the district.
According to Klamfoth, he is satisfied with the trajectory of the district, something he attributes to the faculty and staff around him.
“We’re faced with a lot of challenges and I’m fortunate to have a supportive board and a great, great staff here … it’s a great place to work,” he said. “It really is.”
What do Iowans want? An inside look at what 20 Iowans say about their lives, government
About the series
This year’s legislative session was hugely consequential, criticized by some Iowans and praised by others. The laws passed, from tax cuts to school regulations to book bans to restrictions on transgender students, will influence the everyday lives of people across the state for years to come.
We wanted to know how these actions and others by the state government affect the lives of people across the state. What they like, what they don’t like, where they see our leaders falling short and what they think needs more attention.
This story is part of a larger series involving Lee Enterprises newspapers in Council Bluffs, Davenport, Mason City, Muscatine, Sioux City, Waterloo-Cedar Falls and our Des Moines Bureau. The “What Do Iowans Want?” series attempts to probe the thinking of people across the state about how the government is working for them.
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WATERLOO — A city worker died following a Waterloo sewer treatment plant incident Tuesday afternoon that was initially reported as an electrocution.
John Hyman, an 18-year employee, was the victim, according to a statement from the city.
Kevin Lee, Waterloo Fire Rescue battalion chief, said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the "unintentional accident" in the workplace reported as an electrocution at 11:56 a.m. but could not confirm an actual cause of death at this time.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of one of our employees passing away this week at the wastewater treatment facility,” the statement said. “Our thoughts are with his wife, Janet, and his coworkers at this difficult time.”
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CEDAR FALLS — A mix of politicians and residents engaged Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand on a flurry of topics during a Thursday town hall at Overman Park.
But what quickly rose to the top was legislation that directly affects Sand’s job, Senate File 478. The bill, which has been signed into law, was described as “tying his hands” by Cedar Falls resident Chj Morris. What Sand calls the “pro-corruption bill” gives Republican Gov. Kim Reynold’s office the power to deny the auditor access to state agency records that are needed to do his job, he believes.
Sand is the only elected Democrat holding a statewide office. He shared his view with the audience that the legislation came from mostly Republicans’ dislike of his assertiveness during his first term and wanting to hold officials accountable for waste, fraud and abuse.
Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand engaged residents and other politicians at a Thursday town hall at Overman Park in Cedar Falls.
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“They don’t want accountability for money getting misspent. That’s a small number of people, but it’s not every single person in the Republican Party,” he said. “It’s not every single representative that’s elected as a Republican, but they did use partisanship to get their party to go along.”
Republicans will argue it’s for privacy reasons, he said.
Sheriff Tony Thompson further pressed Sand on how he can be of assistance to find a “workaround” on this issue. “We’ve never had better cooperation and better partnership than under your leadership,” he noted.
Sand pointed out it’s not a local issue and that county documents, for instance, can still be obtained for use in court.
“We’re going to see what happens with this,” he said. “The law just took effect at the beginning of July here. When we get denied access to records, I think we have a moral and ethical obligation to put that into any report that we issue, so we’re going to talk about it.”
Democrats were candid in their remarks about Reynolds on Thursday, even though Sand says his office has criticized and defended her on issues. Rep. Bob Kressig said she uses fear tactics. Sand even described the difficulties he has getting a cup of coffee with the governor when Jerry Hageman of Waterloo asked about his interactions with her.
But he ultimately buckled down on still wanting to push forward and do everything possible to complete his job.
“We look at what we need to for an audit and that’s the way we’re going to keep doing business,” said Sand. “We are not going to look at this and say, ‘Gee, we don’t think they’re going to give us those records,’ so we won’t even ask. That’s not the attitude.
“We’re going to ask for everything that we think we need to ask for to do our job. If they say ‘no,’ that’s on them, and we’ll see where things go from there.”
What do Iowans want? An inside look at what 20 Iowans say about their lives, government
About the series
This year’s legislative session was hugely consequential, criticized by some Iowans and praised by others. The laws passed, from tax cuts to school regulations to book bans to restrictions on transgender students, will influence the everyday lives of people across the state for years to come.
We wanted to know how these actions and others by the state government affect the lives of people across the state. What they like, what they don’t like, where they see our leaders falling short and what they think needs more attention.
This story is part of a larger series involving Lee Enterprises newspapers in Council Bluffs, Davenport, Mason City, Muscatine, Sioux City, Waterloo-Cedar Falls and our Des Moines Bureau. The “What Do Iowans Want?” series attempts to probe the thinking of people across the state about how the government is working for them.
The 20 Iowans profiled represent the broad perspectives in our state. They’re teachers, artists, retirees and athletes. They’re Republicans, Democrats and independents. They’re your neighbors and your friends.
What Iowans want - Carl Cleveland
Photo: Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal
Carl Cleveland Age: 72
City: Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
Occupation: Retired Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District transportation director
Family: Widower, with two grown children and two grandchildren
Years in Iowa: Entire life
Political affiliation: Republican
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020: Donald Trump
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life: “Raising a family.”
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life? “Making tough choices. (Politicians) listening to their constituents.”
What issues do you wish government paid more attention to? “Education, immigration and the economy.”
Read more about Carl Cleveland
What Iowans want - Jesse Persons
Photo: Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal
Jesse Persons
Age: 44
Residence: Moville
Occupation: Special education teacher at Pier Learning Center in Sioux City
Family: Husband and four children, two of whom have graduated from high school
Years in Iowa: From age 6-23 before leaving; returned in 2006
Political affiliation: Registered independent
Presidential candidate voted for in 2020: Joe Biden
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life: Inflation. "I can't imagine what it must be like for a single-income family."
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life? Education. "We just worry about money being pulled from our already stretched thin public schools."
Persons has seen teachers leave the profession. If state funding doesn't keep up with inflation, will more teachers leave? The funding decisions made by the Legislature will have a major impact on the teaching profession and the state's schools.
"I worry, do we still have or will we still have highly qualified teachers in Iowa?" Persons said.
What issues do you wish government paid more attention to? Listening to all Iowans about controversial subjects such as removing books from school libraries and prohibiting discussions about LGBTQ.
Read more about Jesse Persons.
What Iowans want - Fatiya Adam
Photo: Jared McNett, Sioux City Journal
Fatiya Adam
Age: 34
City of residence: Sioux City
Occupation: Case manager for Lutheran Services in Iowa for a year and a half
Family: Married for 10 years and has five kids, the oldest is 18 and the youngest is 2 years old.
Years in Iowa: 10 years, all in Sioux City
Political affiliation: Non-affiliated
Which presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Joe Biden
What is the biggest challenge of the work you do? The community. We welcome people from all over. Different backgrounds. Different religions. Different cultures. And they get here, and they already have culture shock, and then we run into the community that is not very welcoming toward these people.
How do you see Iowa's government affecting your life? “Honestly, Iowa’s not very welcoming to refugees. But it’s better than a year ago. For example, we didn’t have any refugee offices in Sioux City. Now we have a refugee office open in Sioux City. I met the governor in person. Sometimes what you see and hear is different from meeting a person and sitting and talking. I did have a vision of Iowa before, but it’s completely different now.”
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? “School. Other states are accepting of more cultures. We have holidays, as Muslim people, and those holidays children miss school. Just for a couple of days. For Christmas, the whole week, we get off. And I’m happy. But kids in school, when our holiday comes, (they) miss school for a couple of days. They get points off; they miss tests, even though we tell them (the school) ... that should be excused as a holiday celebration.
Less attention to? If you come to this country, you are judged right away. Questioned. We should be accepted the same way everybody is accepted, basically. I don’t know if that’s even government, but as a person I wish for my kids to not grow up worried if they can play that sport. Acceptance. That’s my wish.”
Read more about Fatiya Adam.
What Iowans Want - Garie Lewis
Photo: Jesse Brothers, Sioux City Journal
Garie Lewis
Age: 60
City or town of residence: Sioux City
Occupation: Self-employed comedian, writer, artist, digital creator, painter
Family: Single
Years in Iowa: Last 23 in Sioux City
Political affiliation: Registered Democrat
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Joe Biden
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life?
“Well, right now, it’s my health, because I’ve been suffering with long COVID since August. I haven’t been able to work because of it.”
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
“I’m lucky that I qualified for Medicaid. Medicaid is taking care of me. If funds for that get cut, that’s going to send me back to the old days of just not going to a doctor.”
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to?
"I'd like to see them concentrate more on infrastructure, roads, housing, medical care, senior care, childcare. I'd like to see people realize that taking care of their brothers and sisters is one of the founding principles of most of the religions in this country and the founding of our government."
What issues do you wish the government paid less attention to?
“This game of gotcha they’ve got going on - my team against your team.”
Read more about Garie Lewis.
What Iowans want - Everett Hamner
Photo: Gary L. Krambeck
Everett Hamner
Age: 47
City or town of residence: Bettendorf
Occupation: Professor at Western Illinois University's Quad Cities campus
Family: Married (25 years), two kids
Years in Iowa: 20
Political affiliation: Independent
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Joe Biden
"I'm deeply critical of both major parties. If I have to caucus with one of them, it would be the Democrats, but that doesn't mean I align with everything that gets pushed there," Hamner said of his vote for Joe Biden.
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life? Personally, Hamner doesn't feel many but has needed to advocate for his son's special education needs in the past. He also witnesses hateful rhetoric and Iowa's increasingly divisive atmosphere impact the diverse body of students he teaches and coaches.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life? To Hamner, Iowa's government plays a notable role in everyone's lives, namely in the atmosphere it creates and/or upholds.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to? Hamner wishes Iowa's government paid more attention to supporting higher and K-12 education, climate and the environment. He wishes they put less effort in fearmongering or "scapegoating" other groups and issues, using anti-transgender legislation and anti-immigration rhetoric as examples.
Read more about Everett Hamner.
What Iowans want - Leslie DuPree
Photo: Elizabeth Pruitt
Leslie DuPree
Age: 70
City of Residence: Davenport, Iowa
Occupation: Retired
Family: Two children, five grandchildren
Years in Iowa: Around 44 years
Political Affiliation: Independent
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020?: Joe Biden
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life? While she doesn't report any major daily complaints, DuPree is concerned about the environment's impact on her grandchildren's futures.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
DuPree said she thinks about issues like climate change and environmental health every day, but again, is more concerned about its future impact to her family. Personally, she'd like to see more civility within government and politics.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to? DuPree wishes government paid more attention to environmental health, improving water quality and education and less attention to targeting LGBTQ+ groups or book and content banning.
Read more about Leslie DuPree.
Watch a video of Leslie DuPree.
What Iowans want - Akeem Carter
Photo: Chris Zoeller, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Akeem Carter
Age: 40
City of residence: Waterloo
Occupation: Owner, Team Akeem
Family: Two children
Years in Iowa: 33
Political affiliation: Conservative libertarian
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Donald Trump
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life? Being independent when the government has high demands for fathers on child support.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life? Meddling instead of helping in personal affairs.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to? More help with providing family counseling to young parents.
Read more about Akeem Carter.
What Iowans want - Forest Dillavou
Photo: Chris Zoeller, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Forest Dillavou
Age: 80
City of residence: Waterloo
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife, four children
Years in Iowa: 80
Political affiliation: Republican
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Donald Trump
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life? The biggest challenge he faces every day is government presence in his life.
How do you see Iowa's government affecting your life? As a senior, he is concerned about the lack of help for older people from the government.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to? He also believes the Iowa government is spending too much time on legislation that affects minority populations.
Read more about Forest Dillavou.
What Iowans want - Mary Heller
Photo: Chris Zoeller, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Mary Heller
Age: 73
City or town of residence: Waterloo
Occupation: Small business owner
Family: Husband David, two sons, Jason and Jeremy
Years in Iowa: 73
Political affiliation: Independent
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life? "The biggest challenge is getting the city to realize they have to do something different if they want retail business to open downtown.”
How do you see Iowa's government affecting your life? She is pleased with the new property tax law, House File 718. She calls it “an important and good thing because seniors who want to stay in their homes need help.”
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to? She is concerned about the federal government overstepping its boundaries “when it comes to personal rights and freedoms and free speech."
Read more about Mary Heller.
What Iowans want - Jamie Oberheu
Photo: Chris Zoeller, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Jamie Oberheu
Age: 36
City of residence: Waterloo
Occupation: Second-grade teacher at Orange Elementary School
Family: Husband and three children
Years in Iowa: 36
Political affiliation: Democrat
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Joe Biden
What are the biggest challenges you face in everyday life? Fears as a mom for the safety of her children and family, obstacles and restrictions in being able to teach in a way that best serves students.
How do you see Iowa's government affecting your life? Affects classroom abilities, child labor laws affect her children, gun safety legislation impacts feelings of safety for her family and students.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Gun safety.
Less attention? Monitoring libraries/social-emotional learning laws, LGBTQ+ restrictions, abortion restrictions.
Read more about Jamie Oberheu.
What Iowans want - Jamie Swartley
Photo: Chris Zoeller, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Jamie Swartley
Age: 25
City or town of residence: Waterloo
Occupation: Bartender
Family: Two parents, one brother and two sisters. No significant others or kids.
Years in Iowa: 23 years.
Political affiliation: Democrat
Presidential candidate supported in 2020: Joe Biden
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life? Like many young adults, I need to handle my rent, college debt and health insurance. But as a transgender man, I fear future challenges because of the Legislature passing legislation that targets transgender people.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life? There’s not much of a direct impact right now, as a lot of the legislation signed into law this past session targets transgender youth. I can’t think of any way it’s impacted me positively. But it’s indirectly taken a toll on me because I feel as a state we’ve gone backwards, and even if I speak up, I fear legislators telling me they don’t think I should exist.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to? Rather than banning books and discussion of sexual orientation in classrooms, I feel there should be more a focus placed on mental health, and on instituting music requirements in the upper grade levels to encourage them to be creative.
Read more about Jamie Swartley.
What Iowans want - Alyshea Gow
Photo: David Hotle
Alyshea Gow
Age: 43
City of residence: Muscatine
Occupation: Owner/interior designer, Feather Your Nest Interiors
Family: Husband and two children
Years in Iowa: 33
Political affiliation: None
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? No answer
What are the biggest challenges you face in everyday life? Having enough people to operate Feather Your Nest.
How do you see Iowa's government affecting your life? I really don't. I prefer it when they stay out of it.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? I wish the government would create an incentive program to encourage graduates to stay in Iowa.
See video of Alyshea Gow.
What Iowans want - Jason Squier
Photo: Kaylee Schuermann, Mason City Globe Gazette
Jason Squier
Age: 42
City of residence: St. Ansgar
Occupation: St. Ansgar Community High School business and social studies teacher
Family: Wife and three children
Years in Iowa: Entire life
Political affiliation: Moderate Democrat
Voted for in 2020: President Biden
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life?
One of the biggest challenges of small-town life is not having supplies readily accessible.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
As a teacher, the state’s decisions affect many aspects of my career, including funding, quality of education and broadband access.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to?
Iowa should concentrate on areas such as rural development, mental health services and maintaining youth.
What issues do you wish the government paid less attention to?
State government should focus less of their attention on national topics and conflicts and instead concentrate on laws that will directly affect the day-to-day lives of Iowans.
Read more about Jason Squier.
What Iowans want - Ryan Globe
Photo: David Golbitz, The Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Ryan Globe Age: 36
Gender: Male
Occupation: Custodial at Iowa School for the Deaf
Political party: Independent
Hometown: Council Bluffs
Education: Associate’s degree
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life?
“Money. The buying power of my dollar goes a lot less further than what it was for my parents, for my grandparents.”
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
Ryan can’t take a walk with his son outside their building, because the sidewalks are in desperate need of repair; the same with the streets. Legalizing and taxing marijuana would create an income stream that could help pay to repair city, county and state infrastructure.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to?
Pay more attention to things that people can agree on, like the need to repair infrastructure, and less time encroaching on peoples’ private lives, especially in schools: “If you’re a teacher, just do your job. Shut your mouth, teach algebra, teach English.”
Read more about Ryan Globe.
What Iowans want - Deb Weilage
Photo: Joe Shearer, The Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Deb Weilage Age: 67
City: Lifelong Council Bluffs resident
Occupation: Part-time sales at Community of Christ Thrift Store & Food Pantry; has worked as a nurse’s aide, teacher, parent educator and museum tour guide, among other things
Family: Husband Daryl, three adult children, seven grandchildren
Years in Iowa: 67
Political affiliation: Republican
Last presidential vote: Trump (but only because I like Pence)
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life?
For Deb Weilage, it is helping the families who come to the thrift store and pantry where she works find the assistance they need.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
Weilage is concerned about taxpayers’ money funding scholarships to private schools.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to?
She feels more assistance should be available for people struggling with mental health issues, addiction and homelessness. The state could do less to help private schools.
Read more about Deb Weilage.
What Iowans Want - Laito Zarkpah
Photo: Caleb McCullough, Des Moines Bureau
Laito Zarkpah
Age: 23
City or town of residence: Pleasant Hill
Occupation: Intern at Family Planning Council of Iowa
Family: Parents, brother
Years in Iowa: Six
Political affiliation: Independent
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Did not say
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life?
Being a black, queer woman, I mean, you walk out the door and there’s nothing but challenges. I think the legislation that’s being passed that would effectively make it harder for someone like me to receive reproductive health care. I think that also … the transphobic rhetoric that's being tossed around, I think that it just makes it harder to feel like I'm welcome. Especially in the state of Iowa because it's a bit more conservative.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
I think it's just very clear that no matter what the majority of Iowans want or what is better for the majority of Iowans, especially poor people, people of color, LGBTQ people, it's not about us. It's about what they want and the things that they want to pass.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to?
They should focus on making sure that everyone has access to the things they need to live with quality of life, whether that be health care, whether that be housing, whether that be a place to go to work or a means of making money, or just the means of not having to struggle. I think we should pay less attention to taking away basic human rights. I think that would be a step in the right direction because then it clears up a lot of agendas to do other things and get other legislation passed.
Read more about Laito Zarkpah.
What Iowans Want - Emma Bade
Photo: Caleb McCullough, Des Moines Bureau
Emma Bade
Age: 27
City or town of residence: Des Moines
Occupation: Teacher
Family: Boyfriend, parents
Years in Iowa: 27
Political affiliation: Democrat
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Joe Biden
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life?
My job could be a lot easier if we had more resources, and we had different curriculums that I've had experiences with at other places. It just makes it a lot more work, a lot more challenging for the teacher end of it. You can only do so much with what you have. For me, a special education teacher, I have a giant roster, because we don't have enough special education teachers. Then that's just less for all the other students.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
There’s hurdles to overcome that don't necessarily need to be there because of certain laws in place … Being in this state, and how right-leaning it tends to be, especially at the state level, just the different laws that are passed, and that aren't passed. Things that should be happening in the state that aren't, because of the way things pan out in the state in the Senate. And the votes just aren't there to get certain things passed, like anything to do with climate change.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to?
I really wish that they would pay more attention to equity. There is a huge difference in the education you get based off the zip code you live in in this state. And that's not fair. Every kid should have access to the same education, and it should not have anything to do with the zip code you live in. And that goes even past education in school. Think about what type of parks are in your neighborhoods, and how does that depend on where your zip code is? … I definitely wish they paid more attention to climate change because to me, that's irreversible, and that's not going to go away. So we need to do what we can and address it now.
Read more about Emma Bade.
What Iowans Want - Chris Garcia
Chris Garcia
Age: 74
City or town of residence: Woodward
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife, children, grandchildren
Years in Iowa: 74
Political affiliation: Republican
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Donald Trump
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life?
“My main concern today is what this country is going to look like for my grandchildren in 10 years, 15 years down the road. I'm really concerned about socialists, the very progressive agenda going on right now. I was a very liberal Democrat, probably the first 30 years of my life. I probably came into the Republican Party during the Reagan administration … But I guess my main concern right now is just the moral compass as far as where the country's going.”
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
“I think the governor today is doing a pretty good job with family. She's doing a good job with schools. She got through the school choice thing. And at the same time, I truly believe that she is very in tune with the public school system, keeping that intact and keeping that moving in the right direction. But there are certain areas of the state where in order to keep people from being trapped, they're going to need other options. They’re going to need choice …. And I believe that schools are meant to, number one, teach reading, writing and arithmetic. And they're there to keep a certain amount of discipline within the school. They're not there to parent. They're not there to indoctrinate. They're not there to impress on children their way of life.”
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to?
I think that we need to continue to oversee the environment. I think those are important things. And especially with farming, they really have to be very vigilant on our streams and our lakes. Because the farmers tend to put a lot of chemicals on this ground. And so that's something that we really need to be careful of, is our food, how it’s raised … I don’t want to be termed as far as buying into this green agenda, but I do think that we need to look into different energy, the different ways to heat our homes, different ways to run our cars. But I think one of the main things we should look into is solar energy, and the storage of solar energy.”
Read more about Chris Garcia.
What Iowans want - Kelli Bryant
Photo: Elizabeth Pruitt
Kelli Bryant
Age: 58
City of residence: Davenport
Occupation: Assistant technician for the food service in the Davenport school district
Family: Husband, Dean, and six children between them in a blended family
Years in Iowa: Born in Dayton Ohio, raised in Iowa and lived in the state since.
Political affiliation: Democrat
What presidential candidate did you vote for in 2020? Joe Biden
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life? Slowing down and connecting with others.
How do you see Iowa's government affecting your life? Legislation making it easier to carry firearms.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to? Investing more in after-school programming and activities for children and teens. Less legislation regulating LGBTQ individuals.
Read more about Kelli Bryant.
What Iowans want - Alleena Blackwell
Photo: Elizabeth Pruitt
Alleena Blackwell
Age: 20
City of residence: Davenport
Occupation: Student at Western Illinois University
Family: Lives with mom and older brother, dad lives separately
Years in Iowa: 20 years
Political affiliation: Democratic
Presidential candidate 2020: Too young to vote
What are the biggest challenges you face in your everyday life?
Blackwell is graduating from WIU in the 2023 fall semester after finishing her last semester of student teaching in Rock Island, Illinois. She'll be graduating not only as a Black female, but as a first generation for her family.
How do you see Iowa’s government affecting your life?
Blackwell is concerned that Iowa government prioritizes private schooling over public, which she feels neglects the teachers and students who truly need state funding.
While she is about to become a public school teacher in Illinois, she is concerned for the future of Iowa educators, because she works closely between states as a resident of Davenport.
What issues do you wish the government paid more attention to? Less attention to?
As a future educator, Blackwell is concerned with her government's lack of concern on gun violence in schools.
She's spoken out against the campaign by her governor to "protect the children" through book bans, instead of creating restrictions on firearms from entering schools.
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CEDAR FALLS — Two possible sites have been identified for a costly electric generating plant that Cedar Falls Utilities is giving strong consideration to building.
DGR Engineering of Rock Rapids gave the board of trustees an update Wednesday that introduced the locations. The new plant wouldn’t necessarily be the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by CFU, but with a price tag of up to $64 million, Director of Operations Bill Skubal said it would certainly be the most expensive.
Project Manager Dennis Haselhoff and his team of engineers detailed how one location is city land immediately south of CFU’s Viking Road Substation in the 2200 block of Union Road, about a half mile south of the intersection with West Viking Road, east of the roadway and at the edge of the future industrial park expansion.
The other location is University of Northern Iowa property in the 2500 block of West 27th Street. That is south of the roadway and the new high school site and west of CFU’s gas turbine at 2506 W. 27th St.
Officials hope the 28.17 megawatt natural gas-fueled facility would provide more local control to CFU and improve the reliability of its electrical system. The new plant is being considered as more renewable energy resources are used in the power generation industry, although other types of fuel could be used down the road at the new plant.
The facility would be more efficient and have greater capability of booting up within minutes if needed when regional grid operations are impacted by a major storm event or extreme weather.
How exactly CFU pays for the project will be finalized in the months to come, but it will likely be some combination of bonding and cash on hand. If bonds are part of the funding, it would be the first time the utility’s sold them since 2015, Finance Director Wynette Froehner previously told the trustees.
Tax incentives are not a driver for the project as the new infrastructure will rely on fossil fuels.
The report indicates that it’s probable that a significant percentage of CFU’s up-front investment will be recovered because there is a market for quick dispatchable power generation.
Full authorization is still required by the trustees to move forward, but Skubal said there’s been extensive research and conversations since 2019. Haselhoff’s “aggressive” projection is that the plant could be up and running by the fourth quarter of 2026 or first quarter of 2027.
Upwards of two years of construction would be involved and the approval process will be extensive. But the permitting with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator has been identified as the most variable. Additionally, delivery time will have to be kept in mind as some components could take as long as a year or two to fulfill.
Other Midwest utilities have taken on such massive projects, according to Mollie Strouse, marketing manager. They include Omaha Public Power District in Nebraska, Rochester Municipal in Minnesota, Central Iowa Power Cooperative in Cedar Rapids and WEC Energy in Milwaukee.
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WAVERLY -- The Waverly Area Veterans Post will hold its monthly fish fry from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 21 until there’s no more food left.
Cod loin, baked beans, potato salad and cole slaw are on the menu for $14. Carryout is available between 5 and 6 p.m., but you must reserve the meal by 4 p.m. July 20.
The post is located at 1300 Fourth St. N.W. Questions can be directed to 319-483-9287 or www.waverlyvets.us.
What do Iowans want? An inside look at what 20 Iowans say about their lives, government
About the series
This year’s legislative session was hugely consequential, criticized by some Iowans and praised by others. The laws passed, from tax cuts to school regulations to book bans to restrictions on transgender students, will influence the everyday lives of people across the state for years to come.
We wanted to know how these actions and others by the state government affect the lives of people across the state. What they like, what they don’t like, where they see our leaders falling short and what they think needs more attention.
This story is part of a larger series involving Lee Enterprises newspapers in Council Bluffs, Davenport, Mason City, Muscatine, Sioux City, Waterloo-Cedar Falls and our Des Moines Bureau. The “What Do Iowans Want?” series attempts to probe the thinking of people across the state about how the government is working for them.
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PHOENIX — It's hot outside and everyone is trying to cool off, even our feathery friends.
Check out this picture captured by viewer Jeff Walloch from Ahwatukee Foothills, who had a visitor at his pool.
Walloch said the great horned owl stopped by his house to take a swim.
"We saw him standing on the first step of our pool dipping his beak and splashing a bit to cool off," said Walloch.
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PHOENIX — Police are investigating an incident involving an explosion that left two women seriously injured, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Police said the incident happened Saturday at around noon, near 17th Drive and Van Buren Street.
According to police, when the responding officer arrived at the scene, they found two women who were seriously injured.
"Preliminary information suggests that one of the women was handling an unknown object when it exploded causing the injuries to both women," police said.
According to police, injuries for both women have been hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the bomb squad was brought in to check for any additional explosives and found the area to be safe.
Detectives are still investigating what led up to the incident and what caused the explosion.
This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available.
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DUNMORE, Pa. — A community in Lackawanna County came together on Saturday to help a man fighting cancer.
Billy O'Connell, known as Okie, has been fighting melanoma since 2021.
The Dunmore native works as an independent contractor, and his diagnosis has put a strain on him and his work.
People came out to support him at St. Anthony's Memorial Playground in the borough.
Funds raised at the event will help him and his family pay for medical bills and other life expenses.
His family says the response from the community has been incredible.
"He's been a kind person and helped a lot of people out his whole life, and he didn't ask for much in return, and now it's his time of need, and it's been beautiful to see the support he's received over the past month. to end it with an event like this in person and see all the people come out, all his childhood friends and all of our family here, it really means a lot, it shows that we're not alone, and there's an army of people behind him to keep him up," said Keenan O'Connell, Bill's son.
Basket raffles, live music, and an ice cream truck were all a part of the fundraiser in Lackawanna County.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/fundraiser-for-okie-in-lackawanna-county/523-6c2e5448-8568-4f22-afd8-4236a825dfd5 | 2023-07-16T05:26:56 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/fundraiser-for-okie-in-lackawanna-county/523-6c2e5448-8568-4f22-afd8-4236a825dfd5 |
MAYFIELD, Pa. — The William Walker Hose Company in Mayfield hosted its annual Corn and Clam Slam Fundraiser on Saturday.
Organizers say they were happy to have it back this year after the pandemic forced them to scale it down.
The event in Lackawanna County had a little bit of everything: food, axe-throwing, craft vendors, a parade, and a chance to win prizes.
This fundraiser is the company's largest one of the year.
"Without the public support for this event being our largest fundraiser of the year, we wouldn't be able to do the things we do. We need to put fuel in the trucks, we need to outfit our firefighters with the proper protective equipment, and without that help from the public that this event generates, that wouldn't be possible," said Jim Kuzmak, a life member.
This was the 28th year of the Corn and Clam Slam in Lackawanna County.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/hose-company-in-lackawanna-county-raises-funds-at-corn-clam-slam/523-fea69b30-600e-4d55-a661-72a490c96686 | 2023-07-16T05:27:03 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/hose-company-in-lackawanna-county-raises-funds-at-corn-clam-slam/523-fea69b30-600e-4d55-a661-72a490c96686 |
DANVILLE, Va. – God’s Pit Crew is taking their relief efforts to Montpelier, Vermont, following catastrophic damage left behind by torrential flooding in the Northeast.
Chief Operations Officer, Brandon Nuckles, said some relief already landed on the grounds of Vermont Saturday morning.
“Those local emergency managers will be distributing the product that landed on the ground this morning to the residents of Vermont. They will be getting blessing buckets, cleaning supplies and other life sustaining products,” Nuckles said.
Blessing Boxes have become quite the staple for God’s Pit Crew throughout their decades long work.
“It’s one of the most sought after natural disaster recovery items because inside of a five gallon bucket it is packed absolutely full with things you would need if you were displaced from your home. Things like water, food, hygiene products, first aid kits, paper products and a towel,” Nuckles said.
You can actually contribute donations to help build a Blessing Box.
God’s Pit Crew is about more than just donating supplies. Volunteers will stick around devastated areas to help clean up and restore.
“When we go into a devastated community and we are able to restore hope to people who’s lost hope, it’s just hard to explain in terms of emotions,” Nuckles said.
The non-profit is currently looking at putting a plan together to send more volunteers to Vermont as more severe weather is expected in the coming days. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/16/gods-pit-crew-heading-to-vermont-to-help-with-flooding-recovery/ | 2023-07-16T05:45:29 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/16/gods-pit-crew-heading-to-vermont-to-help-with-flooding-recovery/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police say they are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 15 at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Hunt Ave. NW for reports of shots fired.
When officers arrived on scene, they did not find anyone injured.
Investigators say they were later notified by the E-911 center of a person with gunshot wounds at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
The persons injuries are non-life threatening, according to police.
Police say this investigation is in its early stages and limited information can be released.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540) 344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text us at 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure its’ properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/16/one-person-injured-in-nw-roanoke-shooting-according-to-police/ | 2023-07-16T05:45:36 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/16/one-person-injured-in-nw-roanoke-shooting-according-to-police/ |
SALEM, Va. – Rock N’ Roll fans in Salem enjoyed an evening of 80s hairband jams and raising money for a good cause.
The non-profits Stardogz Inc. and Playlist 4 Life Foundation hosted the first ever Paw-zzy Fest.
The night featured tribute acts of Ozzy, Poison, and Motley Crue.
Stardogz Inc. aids in bringing financial aid to low-income families with beloved pets. They are a local non-profit organization that covers the cost of vaccinations, dog grooming, pet transportation, flea/tick medication and much more.
Lee August and Simpson with Stardogz were shocked by all the support Saturday.
“We are endlessly and very very grateful for the amount of support. We have already been able to support so many pets in the valley and families in the valley,” August said.
You can find more about Stardogz and their services by visiting stardogzva.org | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/16/rock-n-rollers-raise-money-for-first-ever-paw-zzy-fest/ | 2023-07-16T05:45:42 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/07/16/rock-n-rollers-raise-money-for-first-ever-paw-zzy-fest/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The 123rd Kansas Wheat Festival came to a close over the weekend. Saturday was about teaching kids the process of wheat harvesting as well as more information on elements of the farming community.
“We had the southwest dairy farmers down there this morning, and they had wheat threshing demonstrations, and just a lot of tractors on display, and it was just really neat and really cool, and it was popular,” said Valerie Earl, Executive Director of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s just great, you know one of my favorite ones is when the little girl is peddling down there just humming away, you know, she’s in the height of her glory, it’s a lot of fun,” said Mark Whitesell of Bennington Kid’s Tractor Pulls.
If you missed out on Wheat Festival, there is another opportunity to learn about wheat harvesting, August 4th through the 6th at Country Threshing Days in Goessel. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wheat-festival-wraps-up-in-wellington/ | 2023-07-16T05:48:44 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wheat-festival-wraps-up-in-wellington/ |
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A man was arrested after allegedly leading law enforcement officers through Placer County at speeds over 120mph Saturday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
It all started in Wheatland after multiple hit and runs were reported to property and cars in the area. Wheatland Police Department officers tried to stop the car they suspected of being involved, but the driver took off southbound Highway 65 toward Auburn.
Auburn officials saw a car matching the description from Wheatland driving without headlights at speeds of 124 mph on Hwy. 65, north of Ferrari Ranch.
The driver eventually hit a tree and stopped in the Lincoln Sun City area, according to officials. The man was detained and allegedly found with a loaded shotgun on his lap.
Once cleared from the hospitals, with unknown injuries, he was booked in the south Placer County Jail. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/auburn-grass-valley/chp-arrest-placer-county/103-a279b73d-e406-4e29-8ead-6d3436d88cbf | 2023-07-16T05:48:49 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/auburn-grass-valley/chp-arrest-placer-county/103-a279b73d-e406-4e29-8ead-6d3436d88cbf |
SAN ANTONIO — Connie Esparza says the emotional impact of losing her son Isaiah Orozco has left a void in her heart. Esparza says it was a senseless murder, that should have never happened.
"It's ripped me apart. I am not the same, I am not the same. I miss my son everyday. Everyday it's hard to wake up." says Connie Esparza
In February of 2022, Orozco was shot and killed at a downtown bus stop off south St. Mary's. Initial reports say two men pointed guns at each other, but Esparza says her son never pointed a gun at the suspect.
Esparza says Isaiah was shot 14 times, including in the back and in the head. In April of 2022, Joseph Harris was charged with Isaiah's murder.
She also says her son was walking away to avoid a situation, and that cost him his life. While she says the trial brings some relief as she seeks justice, she's frustrated the suspect is currently out on bail.
"Why should he be allowed to be free, when my son is six feet under. Where's the justice in that?" says Esparza. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/murder-downtown-bus-stop-heading-trial/273-9a241fde-e8a9-4ee8-82c1-1dd52c718d56 | 2023-07-16T05:49:22 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/murder-downtown-bus-stop-heading-trial/273-9a241fde-e8a9-4ee8-82c1-1dd52c718d56 |
SAN ANTONIO — Pop culture and nerd culture collided in New Braunfels this weekend for the 8-Bit Block Party.
"We were originally going to have it in 2020, but with COVID and everything, it got shut down. So, we backed us up a little bit." said Jannette DiPiazza, one of the organizers of the 8-bit block party, which runs through Sunday July 16th.
But don't let the name confuse you. The 8-Bit Block Party is about more than just video games in fact it has something for everyone from Anime fans, Science fiction and Fantasy enthusiasts and comic book fans.
"this is an everything convention," said cosplayer Preslie Belladonna.”
"It's Gundams, it's anime, video games. Is Pokémon, it's Halo," she said. "Everything is here."
Fellow cosplayer The Crimson Victoria sat dressed as Super Mario next to Belladonna, who was dressed as Luigi. Each of them have turned dressing as their favorite characters into a way to pay the bills. Partly, because of conventions like 8-Bit Block Party.
"Depending on the event. You make up you can make it from like 100 bucks a gig to maybe like a thousand depending on the size of the gig and what you have on your table."
"Cosplay is a huge part of the convention culture because conventions are like a celebration of everything you love."
DiPiazza said the convention also partnered with Heroes N More, a group of cosplayers, which she Is a member of, that raises money to grant wishes for children with debilitating illnesses.
"We usually dress up in their favorite characters they've been going through horrible, you know, they're sick, They're or they're feeling terrible. And, you know, here comes their favorite character, a gift for them,” she said. “And it really brightens their day. And that's what we try to do." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/new-braunfels-8-bit-block-party/273-eb330a13-5380-4260-8fa3-26bfac39ece7 | 2023-07-16T05:49:28 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/new-braunfels-8-bit-block-party/273-eb330a13-5380-4260-8fa3-26bfac39ece7 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Police say a person was hit and killed by a car while waiting for a bus on Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. and Taylor Street on Saturday night.
Investigators say a vehicle rolled over on the sidewalk and went through a bus stop, hitting a person at the stop around 6:25 p.m.
Cesar Chavez is closed in front of the Belmont Library between Yamhill and Salmon streets as the Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team investigates.
This marks the 36th traffic fatality in the city this year and the fifth in the past ten days.
Police said the driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and was not injured.
There are no further details to release at this time.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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PORTLAND, Oregon — Fire departments across Oregon are preparing for more wildfires, with hot and dry weather expected this weekend. Saturday morning, Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a fire in Forest Park.
Officials said less than an acre burned, but firefighters hiked a quarter mile to the area, carrying hose line attached to the fire engine.
Clackamas Fire is also preparing for an uptick in fires. The fire district added staff to a Sandy fire station by using a $35,000 grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office. The Fire Marshal's Office allocated funds to rural fire stations throughout the state to increase staff during the dry season.
"So we have more firefighters out there to kind of man more rigs to get them where we need to have them," Clackamas County Public Information Officer Izak Hamilton said.
Hamilton said if anyone sees smoke, they should call the nearest fire department immediately.
"It doesn't take long, once those temperatures go up and that humidity level drops for that wildfire danger to just shoot through the roof."
Common creators of fires include unattended campfires, flicked cigarettes and towing chains that create sparks when dragged across roadway.
"With the increased temperatures and the lower humidity, it really makes all of the vegetation around us really susceptible to any kind of a spark," Hamilton said.
High temperatures are leading some families to rivers to cool off.
"It's hot and I have two little girls,” Troutdale resident Maribel Casdaman said. “And they get bored at home."
But lifeguards said fast running waters can also be dangerous.
"We always recommend bringing your own life jacket, and if you don't happen to have one here at Glenn Otto Park, we rent them out for free," AMR River Rescue Tech Maggie Leung said.
Leung said it’s also important to stay hydrated in the heat. Even while visiting rivers, firefighters said it’s important to remain aware of potential smoke.
"Obviously the increased temperatures, the lower humidity, and we have a little bit of a breeze going on, we just want everyone to know we're on a heightened alert for wildfires," Hamilton said. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/oregon-fire-departments-prepare-wildfire-season/283-53c072cc-1bfb-4ddd-8529-4be8f9597805 | 2023-07-16T05:49:37 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/oregon-fire-departments-prepare-wildfire-season/283-53c072cc-1bfb-4ddd-8529-4be8f9597805 |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A central Florida man remains behind bars in an Orange County jail after he was charged with the sexual battery of a boy under the age of 12-years-old.
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Miguel Rivera was arraigned Saturday in an Orange County court room and held without bail.
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Court documents reveal this isn’t the first time Rivera has been accused of similar charges.
Seven years ago, he was charged in Osceola County with two counts of sexual battery of a child under 12.
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Additional charges included four counts of lewd or lascivious molestation in 2016.
The previous case did go to trial, but Rivera was acquitted on all counts.
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The judge decided to not release Rivera on bail pending his next court appearance.
According to court documents, “due to the nature of the charges, the court declines to set bond.”
A new court date has not been set as of yet.
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RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — One person was killed late Saturday night after a crash in Rancho Cordova, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
The crash happened on Sunrise Boulevard and Trade Center Drive just before 10 p.m. Officials say deputies were called to the scene on reports of an assault with a car.
It is unclear what led up to the crash, if this is being investigated as a homicide or if the driver is cooperating with officials. It is also currently unclear who died and how they did.
There is no additional information available at this time. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rancho-cordova/person-killed-car-rancho-cordova/103-64a79580-4ab7-4c09-985a-78b0b4a59a87 | 2023-07-16T07:27:07 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rancho-cordova/person-killed-car-rancho-cordova/103-64a79580-4ab7-4c09-985a-78b0b4a59a87 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif — With fire season now in full swing, local fire agencies are on the look-out for the next generation of firefighters.
Now in it's 26th year the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Fire Camp, allowed 80 kids age 11 to 13 to get hands-on experience and learn practical skills they can take into the real world.
"This is a really good opportunity for those kids to get a very broad glimpse of what it's like to be a part of the fire family," said Captain Parker Wilbourn with Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. "Kids were learning fire extinguisher training, so if there's a fire in their home, they potentially could save their home, if it's a small fire."
The camp is four days long and works to help kids "build a sense of teamwork and responsibility."
Climbing the 105-foot aerial ladder truck was a high kids can't find anywhere else.
"And you could just see the, the little bit of fear and panic on their face, but we were able to walk them through it, coach them through it, and they got it," said Parker, adding how cool it was to see the success in kids' eyes as they climbed back down.
Kids got truly hands-on experience with putting out fires with extinguishers, climbing the ladder trucks, learning CPR and more.
"I wish this camp was around when I was a kid, we've had several campers that have actually grown up and are now fire captains with Metro Fire," said Parker.
There's even something in it for those who don't end up on a firetruck for a living, Parker said the kids also learned how to work together and gained confidence to take into their adult lives.
Learn more about the camp HERE. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/kids-firefighting-at-camp/103-0f1a537c-8383-4bb8-8ae7-cc3ab08fde50 | 2023-07-16T07:27:13 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/kids-firefighting-at-camp/103-0f1a537c-8383-4bb8-8ae7-cc3ab08fde50 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento ice cream parlors have been packed with residents looking for a way to cool down and beat the triple digit heat.
“It’s a hot day. We took to the pool and did a swim earlier, went to the Mosac museum and came here for refreshments out of the heat,” said Cassandra Jennings.
As people flocked to ice cream parlors like Gunthers, they were able to beat the heat but not the lines.
“[We’ve had] at least 450 orders so far. Per order it’s probably like three people,” said Lucky Nickelson, employee at Gunthers. “When we have busy hot days like this, we go through at least 300 gallons of ice cream and then the freeze probably 120 gallons.”
On these kinds of days, classic flavors are stocked up to try and prevent running out.
But the hundred degree heat doesn’t always mean hundreds in sales.
John Nash from Fabe’s Churros and Gelato at the California State Fair, says while their weekends are usually always busy, the heat can bring slumps.
“We are kind of expecting a little bit slower during the day and hopefully a real busy night because people are always trying to beat the heat,” he said. “When it’s that hot, sometimes it’s hard to recuperate all the day time traffic all at night.”
The heatwave happened to fall on the weekend National Ice Cream day this year, so check your favorite spots to see if any deals can help you beat the heat. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-ice-cream-heatwave/103-c4ce36dd-6524-4494-8111-b26eead457ac | 2023-07-16T07:27:19 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-ice-cream-heatwave/103-c4ce36dd-6524-4494-8111-b26eead457ac |
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after a bicyclist was hit and killed by a car that left the scene Saturday night on the city's east side.
Around 11:30 p.m. on July 15, police responded to a report of a person struck near the intersection of East 34th Street and Leland Avenue, near Emerson Avenue.
Officers arrived and found a man in the street. Preliminarily, officers believe the man was riding a bike eastbound when he was hit by a car that was also also going eastbound and didn't stay at the scene.
Medics took the victim to a hospital in critical condition, but he later died from his injuries.
The Marion County Coroner's Office will release the man's identity once family is notified.
Police have not released information about a suspect or suspect vehicle at this time.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bicyclist-killed-hit-and-run-crash-east-side-indianapolis-leland-avenue-34th-street/531-9ece2190-51db-4cb7-8cd1-ab9278f5b103 | 2023-07-16T10:00:16 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bicyclist-killed-hit-and-run-crash-east-side-indianapolis-leland-avenue-34th-street/531-9ece2190-51db-4cb7-8cd1-ab9278f5b103 |
This Hutchinson man built a replica of an early 1900s Cessna airplane in his backyard
Ever since he was young, Robert Wynn always dreamed of building an airplane.
Growing up, he would tinker with all sorts of models. By the time he was able to work, he was building large planes in Wichita, constructing at Boeing and Cessna.
Wynn loved the work, but his passion was history and airplane development. So last year, while he was helping his wife, Teresa Wynn, deal with cancer, he purchased the blueprints to an original Cessna airplane and started to build, paying attention to each measurement and detail.
"He didn't have to feel obligated to be there with me all the time," said Teresa Wynn, a minister. "To know that he was doing something no one else has thought of gave me hope."
As Robert Wynn toiled with the wooden wings and ribs of his plane, Teresa Wynn fought cancer. By the time he finished the plane, about 18 months after diagnosis, she was well.
"It gave us both hope," Wynn said. "It was kind of a way to get away from what all we had to deal with, and it just kept my mind occupied."
Working tirelessly in the basement of their downtown Hutchinson home, Wynn cut out paper patterns and then hand-sawed each item.
"I cut out 24 wing ribs and 16 tail ribs," Wynn said. "They were all made of wood like in the original plane."
Many of the smaller parts for the replica of the first mass-produced Clyde Cessna plane were constructed during the fall and winter in Wynn's basement, including painting the fabric wings to make them waterproof, just like Cessna did more than a century ago.
"I thought it would be fun building planes out of wood," Wynn said. "I always built them out of metal."
By the time spring came, Wynn had to move it outside. The rest of the plane was constructed in his driveway.
From the beginning, Wynn knew he wanted more people to see and understand this part of Kansas history, so he contacted the Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita. The museum agreed to take the plane and eventually put it on display or loan it out.
"It has a tie to Wichita. This was his (Cessna's) first real production plane. It's a very nice piece," said Ben Sauceda, executive director of the Kansas Aviation Museum. "We're waiting until we have a spot that fits it best. But there's no timetable as far as when that might be done."
The plane is in pieces in storage at the museum.
Who was Clyde Cessna?
After growing up in Rago, Kansas, Cessna had moved to Enid, Oklahoma.
When he discovered he could make as much as $10,000 from flight exhibitions, he sold his automobile dealership and set his sights on aviation, according to the Kansas Historical Society.
More:Kansas Aviation Museum honors one of the Blue Angel founders and Hutchinson native
He then learned how to construct planes at a factory in New York City and bought an airplane kit for $7,500. Using his own engines, he started to build.
Cessna kept trying to fly, but with a tight budget, he moved his family back to Rago, which is about 25 miles from Zenda and a little less than an hour from Wichita.
In 1916, a Wichita factory asked him to build the first airplane in Wichita. He did.
Eventually, he joined up with Lloyd Stearman and Walter Beech to form Travel Air Manufacturing Company. Later, The Cessna Aircraft Company was born.
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, Cessna invented the cantilever wing and a V-shaped tail configuration.
What's next?
Wynn wants to keep building. He has already made a replica of an 1802 long clock and several other objects.
"This is the third airplane that I either built or helped to build," Wynn said. "I've got another plan for building another one — it's a Wright Brothers Flyer."
More:Hutchinson woman mails Missing in Action bracelet to pilot, 50 years after his return home
Eventually, he would love to build a spacecraft or other museum-quality items, including making dinosaurs out of resin.
"My dream is to have a place where I can build museum replicas," Wynn said. "I'm not ready for a dinosaur in the front yard yet, though." | https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/hutchinson-man-builds-replica-of-original-cessna-airplane-in-backyard/70404928007/ | 2023-07-16T10:16:09 | 0 | https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/hutchinson-man-builds-replica-of-original-cessna-airplane-in-backyard/70404928007/ |
BLOOMINGTON — Tractor Supply Co. and the Farmer Veteran Coalition awarded veteran Brad Dearing of Bloomington $5,000 for his business, Dearing Country Farms.
Dearing's business produces a variety of vegetables, fruits, berries and herbs, and also raises beef cattle, goats, and sheep for meat. He served in the Army for two years before joining the Illinois Army National Guard.
The award is part of a nationwide campaign with Tractor Supply donating $100,000 to the FVC, including grants providing direct assistance to veterans in their early years of farming or ranching, either through grants of equipment or awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Tractor Supply's contribution will benefit 60 farmer veterans.
Winners were selected by a team of agriculture industry professionals. Applications were evaluated based on farm training, experience and/or transferable skills, level of personal investment in their farm business, and the ability to show how an award would help grow their business. Applicants were asked to share their vision of how their business would support their communities.
Tractor Supply was one of seven major donors providing awards to a total of 133 farmer veterans. Fifty winners were awarded $1,000 Tractor Supply gift cards while an additional $50,000 grant from the company's foundation will benefit farmer veterans in the form of grants and through FVC programming.
Tractor Supply has partnered with FVC to assist farmer veterans from all branches of service as part of its ongoing commitment to veteran causes. The company has donated more than $450,000 in gift cards and funding to FVC, assisting more than 300 farmer veterans.
Visit tractorsupply.com/military for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/business/tractor-supply-grants-5-000-to-bloomington-veteran/article_c8dec058-201b-11ee-9804-7ff1163370af.html | 2023-07-16T10:16:09 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/business/tractor-supply-grants-5-000-to-bloomington-veteran/article_c8dec058-201b-11ee-9804-7ff1163370af.html |
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November 10, 1986 – July 2, 2023
Gregory Benjamin Sidney "Ben" Lea passed away July 2, 2023. Ben was born November 10, 1986, in Apple Valley, California, to Greg and Lorie Lea.
Ben was raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he developed a deep love for outdoor activities. He spent quality time with his dad hunting, fishing, and camping. He excelled in youth sports and enjoyed them to the fullest. Ben cherished the hours he spent riding on the sand dunes with his friends. He loved working with his hands and took great pride in seeing positive results of his efforts. Ben was devoted to his family and friends.
Ben is survived by his daughter, Ani and her mother, Jessica; sons, Tristan, Trenton, Trapper, Trehvor and their mother, Emma; sons, Arysen and Auden; daughters, Ivory, Emberly and their mother, Jade. Ben is also survived by his parents, Greg and Lorie Lea; sister, Leea and Lee Mason; nephews, Ryan, Carter, and Cooper; sister, Jessica and Saxton Paluch; nephew, Oliver; and niece, Aubrey; brother, Kyle Wick; Papa Bill; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ben was preceded in death by two grandmothers whom he adored, Camille and Cork.
Ben's family suggests donations be made in his name to: Youth Ministries, First Baptist Church, 310 South 6th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/gregory-benjamin-sidney-ben-lea/article_b6f5c2c0-2295-11ee-8a65-83e14d6ee538.html | 2023-07-16T11:33:29 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/gregory-benjamin-sidney-ben-lea/article_b6f5c2c0-2295-11ee-8a65-83e14d6ee538.html |
The 99-year-old Liberty Theatre is as vibrant as ever, thanks to a series of restorations and a close-knit group of talented performers.
The Little Theatre on the Bay is now in full swing presenting their “Little Ole Opry Variety Show.”
The variety show kicked off with a Country-themed Opry on July 8. Additional performances are happening Saturdays and Sundays throughout July. They include a Rock and Roll 50s, Motown and a directors-choice Opry show.
Music Director Les Engle has been involved in the Opry since its’ early days. He describes the Opry as fun and informal.
On opening night, brightly-dressed singers and dancers of all ages took to the stage to share their talents with the audience, supported by a full band boogying down in the background.
Many of the performers remained onstage dancing and clapping along in support of one another. An emcee and a comedy team added laughs in-between acts.
“It becomes a real family kind of feel with everybody together,” Engle said.
“There are so many talented people out in the community that you often don’t know about,” he said. “We’ve had little kids that have just started out that have grown up and gone on to be directors and stars of the show.”
Engle says the Opry shows consistently attract large crowds.
“At each performance, I can look out through the lights and see the same people waving to me. They are going to be there every year,” Engle said.
The theatre has a lot of history from its inception nearly a century ago. Famous actors and actresses have been both a part of the theatre and members of the audience, including the iconic Jaws star Roy Scheider.
The Liberty Theater was originally built in 1924 as a movie palace, said vice president board member Jeanne Woods.
It was sitting empty for a few years in the 1950s before the Little Theatre on the Bay (or LOTB) adopted it as their home, she said. The local performing arts group was happy to have a place to share the arts with the community, but the age of the theatre started to take its toll.
“There had been some efforts to maintain the building but it really needed an overhaul,” Woods said.
The nonprofit all-volunteer organization embarked on a mission and began renovating the theatre in 2015. Since then, the Little Theatre on the Bay and community partners have successfully undergone a series of upgrades to the historic building.
The restoration project has been lauded as a model example for its “phased approach.” It was also named Oregon Urban renewal project of the year in 2022.
There are more fundraisers planned for the restoration, as well as opportunities to get involved with the community theatre. Upcoming shows include “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr” a “Masque Awards” show and “Broadway Lights” glamorous benefit night.
Tickets to the Little Ole Opry on the Bay are still available. The variety shows include the Fabulous Fifties July 15-16, Motown July 22-23 and Director’s Choice July 29-30. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Tickets are available online at www.thelibertytheatre.org or call the box office at 541-756-4336. The Liberty Theatre is located at 2100 Sherman Avenue, North Bend. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/photos-liberty-theatre-stars-shine-bright-in-little-ole-opry/article_7f543968-2287-11ee-8f56-1f6c23ca8dad.html | 2023-07-16T11:33:35 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/photos-liberty-theatre-stars-shine-bright-in-little-ole-opry/article_7f543968-2287-11ee-8f56-1f6c23ca8dad.html |
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 06/29:
North Bend
• 2:23 am, 51 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants and 56 year old male cited on warrant and criminal trespass II, 1900 block of Virginia Ave.
• 10:17 am, neighbor dispute/civil problem, 2400 block of Everett Avenue.
• 10:22 am, fraud, 3600 block of Ash Street.
• 11:01 am, threats, 3400 block of Stanton Avenue.
• 11:23 am, civil problem, Lynne Drive.
• 1:54 pm, 48 year old female cited for disorderly conduct, 1100 block
• 2:33 pm, burglary, 2200 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 2:44 pm, theft of utility trailer, 2200 block of Inland Drive.
• 3:35 pm, fraud, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 3:52 pm, assault, 1900 block of Union Avenue.
• 6:19 pm, theft of BBQ, 1900 block of Roosevelt St.
• 7:13 pm, disorderly conduct, Virginia and Safeway.
• 8:15 pm, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 9:54 pm, stolen vehicle, 700 block of Connecticut Ave.
Coos Bay
• 1:32 am, dispute, 700 block of 9th Avenue.
• 5:07 am, disorderly conduct, 100 block of Johnson Avenue.
• 6:52 am, 61 year old transported to Coos County jail on three warrants, 500 block of W Anderson Ave.
• 6:55 am, female subject cited for criminal trespass II, 200 block of N Broadway St.
• 9:11 am, syphon gas from vehicle, 500 block of Schetter Avenue.
• 10:01 am, dispute, 800 block of Terrace.
• 10:09 am, located stolen property, 2600 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 11:16 am, juvenile problem, S Cammann and Sunset School.
• 11:27 am, harassment, 1200 block of Newmark Ave.
• 12:31 pm, 39 year old cited for driving while suspended, 200 block of N Marple.
• 12:48 pm, theft, 400 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 1:13 pm, unauthorized use motor vehicle, 700 block of S Broadway Street.
• 1:54 pm, 62 year old male transported to Coos County jail, 800 block of S 2nd Street.
• 2:07 pm, dispute, 100 block of S 3rd Street.
• 2:55 pm, shoplifter, 100 block of S 7th Street.
• 3:06 pm, juvenile problem, 900 block of Flanagan St.
• 3:43 pm 57 year old male cited result of accident, Newmark and Main entry.
• 4:00 pm, shoplifter, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 5:07 pm, recovered stolen vehicle, 200 block of N Baxter.
• 6:21 pm, 59 year old male served on warrant, 1300 block of Airport Lane.
• 6:45 pm, 52 year old male transported to Coos County jail on domestic menacing, 400 block of N Cammann St.
• 7:31 pm, theft, 200 block of S 2nd Street.
• 7:39 pm, neighbor dispute, 1600 block of N 19th St.
• 7:48 pm, fraud, 400 block of 9th Avenue.
• 8:10 pm, theft, 1200 block of Crocker Street.
• 8:23 pm, dispute, 400 block of S Wall Street.
• 8:49 pm, theft, Newmark and Walmart.
• 10:04 pm, 24 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Morrison.
Coquille
• 12:12 pm, dispute, 1200 block of N Dean Street.
• 2:08 pm, burglary, 1200 block of N Laurel Street.
• 3:44 pm, threats, 1300 block of N Knott Street.
• 9:02 pm, 69 year old male cited on warrant and criminal trespass, 800 block of Elk Drive.
Reedsport
• 11:11 am, disturbance, Fir Grove Motel.
• 12:10 pm, hit and run, Highway 38 mile post 40.
• 3:40 pm, animal problem, Chevron.
Friday 06/30:
North Bend
• 10:25 am, civil problem, 3800 block of Vista Drive.
• 10:35 am, disorderly conduct, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 12:29 pm, animal complaint, 1400 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 2:22 pm, drinking unlicensed premises, Florida Avenue.
• 4:47 pm, disorderly conduct, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 7:32 pm, dispute, 3500 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 9:02 pm, disorderly conduct, 13th and Everett.
• 9:16 pm, dispute, 2400 block of Everett Avenue.
• 9:52 pm, dispute, McPherson and Montana.
• 10:25 pm, disorderly conduct, Grant Circle.
• 10:46 pm, fight, 1200 block of Clark Street.
Coos Bay
• 6:01 am, 30 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Southwest and Idaho.
• 8:11 am, theft, 1300 block of Teakwood Avenue.
• 9:41 am, animal abuse, 900 block of Newmark Ave.
• 10:37 am, hit and run accident, 800 block of 7th Avenue.
• 10:46 am, hit and run accident, 400 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:05 pm, 31 year old male lodged at Coos County jail on warrant and resisting arrest, Golden Avenue and S 4th Street.
• 1:09 pm, disorderly conduct, Thompson Road and Bay Area Hospital ER.
• 2:42 pm, hit and run accident, 500 block of N Broadway Street.
• 2:46 pm, disorderly conduct, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.
• 2:58 pm, 43 year old male transported to Coos County jail on theft III, 800 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 3:01 pm, vicious dog, Fulton Avenue and Wall St.
• 4:59 pm, theft, 100 block of Main Street.
• 5:16 pm, brush fire, 100 block of S Broadway Street.
• 7:00 pm, civil problem, 1900 block of Woodland Dr.
• 8:02 pm, 46 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 1000 block of S Broadway Street.
• 9:20 pm, barking dog, 700 block of S Cammann St.
• 9:37 pm, located wanted subject, 1000 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 11:04 pm, 49 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 400 block of Madison Street.
• 11:42 pm, dispute, 100 block of N 8th Street.
Coquille
• 4:29 pm, dispute, 400 block of W Central Blvd.
Reedsport
• 8:57 pm, theft, Best Budget Inn.
• 10:26 pm, noise complaint, 800 block of South Hill Drive.
Saturday 07/01:
North Bend
• 12:32 am, 43 year old male cited on warrant, Newmark and Ash.
• 6:05 am, theft, 1500 block of Monroe.
• 9:22 am, juvenile problem, 1900 block of Myrtle St.
• 10:43 am, dispute, 2100 block of California Avenue.
• 2:37 pm, disorderly conduct, 1200 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 3:15 pm, theft, 2500 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 4:48 pm, 41 year old female for driving while suspended, Sherman and State.
• 7:40 pm, shoplifter, 1900 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 9:23 pm, disorderly conduct, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:30 pm, 60 year old male cited for DUII, Newmark Ave.
• 10:20 pm, fight, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 10:51 pm, loud noise, Edgewood Drive.
• 10:20 pm, fight, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 10:48 pm, criminal mischief, Broadway Avenue.
• 11:34 pm, fight, Florida to Sherman.
Coos Bay
• 12:42 am, 35 year old male transported to Coos County jail for driving while suspended, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 4:44 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County jail for theft III, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:37 am, family dispute, 1100 block of Coos River Highway.
• 9:21 am, located wanted subject, 1000 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 10:24 am, located wanted subject, Newmark and Morrison.
• 10:57 am, runaway juvenile, 1200 block of S 16th St.
• 11:55 am, family dispute, 1000 block of N 8th Street.
• 12:30 pm, 40 year old male lodged at Coos County jail on warrant, Marple and Johannesen.
• 12:33 pm, located runaway, Wallace Road.
• 12:57 pm, located wanted subject, Noble and S Empire.
• 1:18 pm, fraud, 800 block of S Broadway.
• 1:19 pm, hit and run accident, 100 block of N Cammann Street.
• 1:22 pm, criminal mischief, Anderson and N 8th.
• 1:48 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.
• 3:45 pm, 37 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 800 block of S Broadway.
• 3:53 pm, animal abuse, John Topits Park lower lake.
• 5:57 pm, theft, 400 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:43 pm, criminal mischief, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 8:58 pm, theft, 1300 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:01 pm, threats, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 11:37 pm, burglary, 2300 block of Ocean Boulevard.
Coquille
• 2:41 pm, electrical fire, Highway 42 mile post 7.
• 9:33 pm, neighbor dispute, 900 block of N Dean St.
Reedsport
• 12:29 am, juvenile problem, Safeway.
• 9:40 am, domestic disturbance, 2500 block of Gardens Avenue.
• 7:10 pm, restraining order violation, 2600 block of Frontage Road.
Sunday 07/02:
North Bend
• 3:14 am, burglary, 1100 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 10:48 am, fight, 2600 block of 11th Street.
• 10:48 am, 35 year old female lodged at Coos County jail, 2600 block of 11th Street.
• 1:31 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 700 block of Connecticut Avenue.
• 9:06 pm, 45 year old male transported to Coos County jail on two warrants, 2300 block of Tremont.
• 9:32 pm, harassment, 2200 block of Everett Ave.
Coos Bay
• 12:13 am, 33 year old male transported to Coos County jail on driving while suspended, Ocean Boulevard and Vine.
• 2:18 am, 32 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 500 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 5:47 am, domestic assault, 1400 block of N Bayshore Drive.
• 8:31 am, 31 year old female lodged at Coos County jail on warrant, S Empire and Noble.
• 9:23 am, 48 year old lodged at Coos County jail on criminal trespass II. 100 block of S 7th Street.
• 11:269 am, theft from vehicle, 1000 block of Michigan Avenue.
• 12:09 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 100 block of S Empire Blvd.
• 12:23 pm, minor in possession of marijuana, 1300 block of Crocker Street.
• 3:59 pm, assault, 3rd and Anderson.
• 4:48 pm, dispute, 600 block of W Anderson Ave.
• 7:18 pm, family dispute, 1800 block of Thomas St.
• 8:00 pm, harassment, 2000 block of Newmark Ave.
• 9:35 pm, theft, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 10:53 pm, 46 year old male transported to Coos County jail on failure to register as sex offender, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.
• 11:58 pm, assault, Woolridge and Salmon.
Coquille
• 5:33 am, neighbor dispute, 1200 block of Shelley Road. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_88bb396a-2210-11ee-bf85-0b5bc7224e69.html | 2023-07-16T11:33:41 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_88bb396a-2210-11ee-bf85-0b5bc7224e69.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Democratic state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith has his sights set on the 2024 election.
Smith made history in 2016 when he became the first openly gay Hispanic person elected to the Florida Legislature.
After serving three terms, he lost his bid for re-election during last year’s midterm election by four points, partly due to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting map shifting his former district to include parts of eastern Seminole County, which leans Republican.
Smith, though, is hoping that his time away from Tallahassee is brief as he’s filed to run for Florida Senate District 17, a position currently held by Sen. Linda Stewart (D) who’s unable to run again due to term limits.
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He joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to break down his 2024 campaign.
“We deserve to have champions in Tallahassee who care about people but also care about solving real issues,” Smith said. “We need a new Legislature that’s not obsessed with culture wars and with solving problems that do not exist. That’s why I’m running. I was born and raised in Florida. I love my community, I love this state, and I’m not willing to give up on it.”
Watch the full interview in the video player above.
You can listen to every episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate in the media player below: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/16/carlos-guillermo-smith-talks-2024-run-for-florida-senate/ | 2023-07-16T12:23:56 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/16/carlos-guillermo-smith-talks-2024-run-for-florida-senate/ |
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 16, 1923: Chief of Police Paul Giermann gave instructions to the force to arrest all vagrants caught loitering at pool halls, soft drink parlors, switch yards, the courthouse lawn and other haunts of the unemployed. The chief declared that there is no reason for anyone to be idle now, there being a shortage of labor. Anyone unable to show a visible means of support is to be jailed, he said.
75 years ago
July 16, 1948: "Just a couple of married GI's going to school" seems to be the Millers' attitude to life. But there's a difference: These GIs are married to each other. Both sophomores at Illinois Wesleyan University, Mr. and Mrs. James Miller of 408 W. Seminary St. met after their discharge from the service. He was a sergeant with the Air Transport command in India. She was a petty officer first class in the Waves.
50 years ago
July 16, 1973: Evergreen Communications Inc., corporate owner of The Daily Pantagraph, purchased the neighboring Bloomington Elks Lodge building at 212-14 N. Madison St. Pantagraph Publisher Davis U. Merwin announced the purchase for $80,000 for future expansion of the newspaper. The building, across an alley from The Pantagraph at 301 W. Washington St., is familiar territory: It was the home of The Daily Bulletin, competitor of The Pantagraph, from 1887 until the papers combined in 1927.
25 years ago
July 16, 1998: A crowd of 300 to 500 people spoke, sang and marched against racism during The Circle the Courthouse event, which culminated a month of activities organized by the Not In Our Town Committee. For the past two years, the organization's mid-summer event has been a March Against Racism, but organizers this year sought to plan a less athletic event. Additionally, more than 20 area churches took part.
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'
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-vagrants-to-be-arrested/article_e0fd6b22-2231-11ee-88bf-77396ee5412e.html | 2023-07-16T12:26:46 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-vagrants-to-be-arrested/article_e0fd6b22-2231-11ee-88bf-77396ee5412e.html |
I scream, you scream, we ALL scream for Ice Cream Day. We live every day like it’s Ice Cream Day — especially during the summer — but July 16 is the “official” Ice Cream Day. Feel free to eat ice cream for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus between-meal snacks — as you celebrate the holiday.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s church festival concludes today featuring the procession. A cherished tradition at the festival each year is the Sunday procession, featuring the carrying of the statue of the Blessed Mother through the Columbus Park area. The procession through the Columbus Park neighborhood starts at 1 p.m.today (lining up starts at 12:40 p.m.) in front of the church, ending in the church with the Benediction at 2 p.m. The festival hours then run 2 to 10 p.m. in Columbus Park, 22nd Avenue and 54th Street. There will be entertainment, children’s games and food and beverages. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.
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Check out the he Kenosha Art Market in Union Park today in Kenosha. It’s located at 45th Street and Seventh Avenue and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. More than 50 visual artists and craftspeople will offer up theirwares. You can visit any time of the year as Union Park has permanent displays of a 13 foot sculpture, seven mosaic planters, gardens tended by volunteers, a Little Free Library and a Little Free Art Gallery. Union Park Tavern will feature music today, including Sipos & Young from 10 a.m. to Noon and Brent Mitchell from Noon to 2 p.m. and will serve up breakfast and lunch specials in conjunction with the Kenosha Art Market in the park. Feel free to bring the kids as there are a couple playgrounds and shade trees.
A time for royalty as Kenosha Kingfish celebrate “Princess Day” at Simmons Field today. For tickets, call 262-653-0900 or go to kingfishbaseball.com. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-sunday-july-16/article_8dd3a180-231e-11ee-b881-030c4f01d304.html | 2023-07-16T12:31:03 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-sunday-july-16/article_8dd3a180-231e-11ee-b881-030c4f01d304.html |
WGTD (91.1 FM) is owned and operated as a public service of Gateway Technical College and is an affiliate of Wisconsin Public Radio.
For an updated schedule, go online to wgtd.org. WGTD 91.1-FM’s “Morning Show” airs 8:10 to 9 a.m. weekdays.
Guests this week include:
Monday, July 17: Award-winning war correspondent Jane Ferguson, author of “No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir.” Ferguson has covered war and conflict in Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Somalia.
Tuesday, July 18: Juna Gjata, co-author of “Food, We Need to Talk: The Science-Based, Humor-Laced Last Word on Eating, Diet and Making Peace with Your Body” based in part on the popular podcast of the same name. She and her co-author explore some of the many misunderstandings that so many of us have about the food we eat, weight loss, and our health.
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Wednesday, July 19: Amy Greil, executive director of the Kenosha Community Foundation.
Thursday, July 20: Best-selling author Steve Berry talks about his most recent thriller, “The Ninth Man.”
Friday, July 21: Dr. Art Cyr joins us for his monthly visit to the program. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/wgtd-announces-morning-show-schedule-for-this-week/article_94fb2d32-2267-11ee-b8b6-7f3698e51ecb.html | 2023-07-16T12:31:09 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/wgtd-announces-morning-show-schedule-for-this-week/article_94fb2d32-2267-11ee-b8b6-7f3698e51ecb.html |
City Golf: Dick Meacham added to tourney hall of fame
Dick Meacham, a carpenter by trade, also built quite a legacy in the Bloomington golf scene. So the City Golf Tournament's hall of fame committee decided to add another nail to the project, selecting him as their latest inductee.
Meacham will be honored during the post-tourney awards ceremony at Cascades Golf Course on Sunday afternoon.
Meacham was born in South Bend in 1955 and learned golf early as an 8-year-old by caddying for his father who was a well known television personality. Meacham played golf and graduated from Penn High School and then came to IU. He graduated in 1977 and as a carpenter, has worked on many construction projects around Bloomington over the years. He has two daughters, Ireland and Erin.
Meacham started playing a lot of golf in his late 20s and as he perfected his skills he started entering tournaments including the Bloomington City Tourney. He has played in every tournament since the late 80’s.
In 1996, Meacham was the Men's Championship runner-up to fellow Hall of Famer Andy Bowers, a former player for Vanderbilt. In 2000, Meacham lost another tough final to Troy Gillespie. Meacham was 6-under and was still outshot by Gillespie who shot 7-under on the front side on the final day for a 9 and 7 win.
Meacham won the 1999 Martinsville Fall Festival Tourney at Martinsville Country Club, placed eighth in the Indiana State Amateur at the Country Club of Indianapolis in 2000, finishing six shots off the top.
In 2014, Meacham broke through in the City Tourney, winning the Senior Division with a narrow 3 and 2 win over Rory Brown. Meacham also won the tough Medalist Tourney in 2006. He has played in 10 state Opens and eight state Amateur tourneys. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/local/2023/07/16/city-golf-meacham-added-to-tourney-hall-of-fame/70402724007/ | 2023-07-16T12:37:24 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/local/2023/07/16/city-golf-meacham-added-to-tourney-hall-of-fame/70402724007/ |
Police are investigating after a crash along Roosevelt Boulevard, in Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday night left a person dead and another four injured.
According to police, the incident happened just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, and fire crews responded to an overturned vehicle on Roosevelt Boulevard at Solly Avenue.
Officials said one individual was confirmed dead on Saturday night, the other four people involved only suffered minor injuries.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — We’ll have an earlier start to scattered showers and storms today.
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Some communities could see highs in the 80s Sunday.
Heat index values will reach 99 to 102 degrees.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department continues to look for a missing 64-year-old man.
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Police said Sylvio LeBlanc was last seen on LB McLeod Road near the Catalina Isle apartment complex.
Investigators said he is endangered because he suffers from a cognitive impairment.
He was wearing a white T-shirt with blue stripes and dark pants.
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Police had shared that LeBlanc was missing back in May.
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PITTSBURGH — It will be early to rise Sunday when the Pittsburgh Pirates host the San Francisco Giants at 12:05 p.m. in the finale of a three-game series at PNC Park.
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CROSBY, Texas — A search for two children who went underwater and never resurfaced at an off-road park in Crosby has ended.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office started searching the park on Gulf Pump Road just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday night.
The sheriff's office sent out its dive team and a robot with sonar capabilities into the water and recovered two bodies that matched the description of the 6-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl who were reported to be in the water before they didn't resurface.
"The family's here. They're very distraught," HCSO Major Razo said. "We do have a chaplain here with the family to help them through this difficult time and our condolences to the family."
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the bodies were found just after midnight. Deputies are waiting for the medical examiner to officially identify the two bodies and determine a cause of death in the apparent drowning. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/children-missing-in-water-crosby-texas/285-dca43e47-a2cb-4b76-bfd1-678f9b2e40e4 | 2023-07-16T13:43:45 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/children-missing-in-water-crosby-texas/285-dca43e47-a2cb-4b76-bfd1-678f9b2e40e4 |
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Firefighters in Bentonville spent early Sunday morning working a business fire in the city.
5NEWS staff first noticed the fire before 6 a.m. on our Jack Links camera that overlooks Walton Blvd.
A Bentonville firefighter confirmed with 5NEWS staff that they are on the scene of a fire in the area of 22nd Street and Walton Blvd.
On scene, 5NEWS staff saw multiple departments working to put the fire out. The business is part of the South Walton Plaza but the specific businesses impacted at this point are not known.
An Uber driver shared this video with 5NEWS that he says he took at 5:50 a.m. as firefighters worked to put out the flames.
As of 7:30 a.m., crews remained on the scene as the building continued to smolder.
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Sometimes people bug me. Today I’m going to share some recent email exchanges I had with two people who bothered me. They both were spouting the same “get the government off my back” and “the government is out to squeeze every last nickel out of us” rhetoric, but neither of them realized how hypocritical their complaints were.
I’m going to call the first guy “Ungrateful Greedy Geezer.” Our email exchange went something like this. (Before I share the dialogue, I must point out that we were talking about the Medicare Part B program. There are two main parts to Medicare. Part A is hospital coverage. It’s paid for out of a payroll tax — currently 1.45% — so it is free once you reach age 65. Part B covers doctor’s visits, lab tests, etc., and is paid for by monthly premiums usually deducted from a Social Security recipient’s monthly benefits.)
UGG: I am 75 years old. I had a good year financially last year as some investments paid off in seven figures. So, imagine my shock when I learned that because I invested wisely, I will be paying much higher Medicare premiums this year. It just really ticks me off that the government has an unquenchable desire for more and more money. What can I do about this?
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ME: I’ll answer your question in a minute, but first let me make this point. If the government has an “unquenchable desire for more and more money,” it’s because the American public has an unquenchable desire for more and more government programs and services that they are not willing to pay for (thus the annual federal budget deficit).
UGG: I agree. And as soon as we get rid of foreign aid and food stamps and all the welfare queens, we can get the country back on track.
ME: I wasn’t thinking about welfare queens; I was thinking about people like you.
UGG: (I can’t share what he wrote next, but it’s something you normally wouldn’t say in polite company!)
ME: Well, let me explain. For 10 years now, you’ve been riding for next to nothing on the government Medicare Part B gravy train. The premium was about a hundred bucks a month 10 years ago and is $164.90 in 2023. (And by the way, that’s about five bucks less than the 2022 premium.)
OK, so $164.90 per month is not really “next to nothing,” but when you hear the rest of my explanation, you’ll see that it was and still is a pretty good deal. Most senior citizens don’t realize this, but that monthly Part B premium only covers 25% of the costs of the program. The taxpayers pick up the other 75%. So, for 10 years now, you and other current seniors on Medicare have gotten quite a huge subsidy from the American taxpayer. (Actually, that subsidy has been in place the entire 58-year history of the program.)
And for a long time, it had been argued that senior citizens should pick up more of the tab for their Medicare Part B coverage. So, back in the mid-2000s, President George W. Bush and Congress ironed out a deal. They decided that most seniors would still only pay the 25% premium rate but that wealthy seniors should pay a higher percentage. I’m not going to get into the nitty-gritty of the premium rates for wealthy people, but I’m pretty sure someone with your seven-figure income will pay about $400 per month for Part B coverage.
UGG: Well, I still think it’s too much, and the government is ripping me off. And by the way, I don’t like your references to me and the gravy train. That’s quite a stretch coming from a guy who is a retired federal employee with free health care coverage.
ME: It will surprise you to learn that the supposedly “free” health care coverage I get as a retired fed costs me about $525 per month. Anyway, if you’re bound and determined to fight this Part B premium increase, you can file an appeal. Just do a Google search for the pamphlet called, “What you can do if you think your Medicare income-related premium is incorrect.”
And then there was this email exchange with another ungrateful greedy geezer. Although in this guy’s case, I’m going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he is uninformed rather than ungrateful. He was asking questions about benefits for his wife, so I’ll call him the “Uninformed Greedy Husband,” or UGH.
UGH: I am 68 and get Social Security retirement benefits. My wife is 66 and spent most of her career as a teacher in Texas, which means she never paid into Social Security. So, she gets a teacher’s retirement pension in lieu of Social Security. I was shocked to recently learn that if I die first (which is likely), my wife will not be eligible for any widow’s benefits on my record whereas all other women in this country can get their husband’s Social Security after his death. It’s called the Government Pension Offset. I know there are bills in Congress to repeal this unfair law, but my guess is Congress will just keep handing out unwarranted benefits to deadbeats on disability and illegal immigrants and do nothing for hard-working people like me and my wife.
ME: People living in the country illegally cannot get Social Security benefits. And almost everyone getting a Social Security disability benefit has a severe mental or physical condition that keeps him or her from working. Also, “all other women” do not necessarily get widow’s benefits. So, it may surprise you to learn that you are the one clamoring for “unwarranted” Social Security benefits.
The GPO law says that an amount equal to two-thirds of your wife’s teacher’s pension must be deducted from any widow’s benefits she might be due. Let’s say you get $3,000 from Social Security. And to keep things simple, I’ll say your wife is getting $3,000 per month in a teacher’s pension. If you die, two-thirds of $3,000, or $2,000, must be deducted from her widow’s benefits. So, she will get $1,000 in Social Security widow’s benefits as well as her $3,000 teacher’s pension.
Now compare that to another couple where both husband and wife paid into Social Security. For comparison purposes, let’s say they are each getting $3,000 in Social Security retirement benefits. If that husband dies, his wife won’t get a nickel in widow’s benefits because her entire Social Security retirement benefit is used to offset any widow’s benefits.
As a teacher, your wife already has a great deal because she only has a two-thirds offset, whereas Social Security recipients have a 100% offset. And you want Congress to repeal the GPO law so that your wife would get both a $3,000 teacher’s pension AND a $3,000 widow’s pension — something no other woman in this country can get. I hope you see what I mean when I say you are the one trying to get “unwarranted” benefits.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security — Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit creators.com. | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/social-security-you-hypocritical-program-complaints/article_db7bc6d8-15fe-11ee-aad0-3b17f7e6de51.html | 2023-07-16T13:44:23 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/social-security-you-hypocritical-program-complaints/article_db7bc6d8-15fe-11ee-aad0-3b17f7e6de51.html |
Women will use the arts to share breast cancer journeys at USF Sarasota-Manatee retreat
Local women will use dance and visual arts to explore and share their experiences with breast cancer during an upcoming retreat hosted by University of South Florida faculty members on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
The Sister Warrior Art Project retreat on Aug. 5 will include individual reflection, group collaboration and art creation during which participants can address challenges with body image, sexuality, beauty and gender identity that might have resulted from their illness and treatment.
“Arts have the power to heal,” said event co-host A. Helene Robinson, an associate professor of instruction and the arts integration coordinator for the College of Education at USFSM. “Dance and photography provide a way to connect with our bodies and communicate through our bodies so that we can reframe perceptions of beauty.”
Co-hosts include Margaret McGladrey, an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health and Law and Policy at USFSM; and Merry Lynn Morris, a dance educator, researcher and choreographer in the School of Theatre & Dance at USF Tampa.
Morris said the retreat setting will be a “trusting environment” where participants will be able to openly share their experiences with breast cancer.
“It is not only the individual level of expressive processing but the collective receptivity and shared art-making experience that offers additional insight and catharsis for the individual,” Morris said. “The workshop will very much be a group experience, helping the participants feel less isolated and alone in their breast cancer journeys.”
Robinson, who also is director of the Critical & Creative Design Thinking Program at USFSM, has incorporated her own experience with breast cancer as creator and host of the Hugs from Heaven for Sister Warriors podcast. The retreat is offered through the Critical & Creative Design Thinking Program with funding from campus faculty professional development grants and an award Robinson received earlier this year from USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy.
“When we are engaged in the creative flow, we are able to engage in high levels of critical thinking and process thoughts and feelings that we may have unknowingly suppressed,” Robinson said. “Especially for those of us who have experienced breast cancer, the physical, visual, and sensory impact on our bodies is very traumatic.”
The free retreat will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Selby Auditorium, 8350 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, including about how to register, visit the retreat’s Facebook page at facebook.com/SWAPSisterWarriorArtProject.
Submitted by Marc Masferrer | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/usf-sarasota-manatee-to-host-retreat-to-assist-breast-cancer-survivors/70392990007/ | 2023-07-16T13:46:51 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/usf-sarasota-manatee-to-host-retreat-to-assist-breast-cancer-survivors/70392990007/ |
VIN'S PEOPLE: Nonprofit for military families seeks donations for back-to-school supply drive
Manasota Operation Troop Support can use our help.
According to Linda Craig, MOTS’ tireless director, the nonprofit’s annual Back-to-School Supply Drive for children of military families across Manatee and Sarasota hit a serious snag.
“Our supplier had a glitch in their donation ordering system and we cannot receive our free donated school supplies this year,” she said. “That is literally thousands of items.”
We’re talking basic materials such as pencils, protractors, paper, erasers, pens, crayons, pencil cases and so forth.
Yet Linda remains undaunted.
“We will still take special requests from families in great need of school supply assistance and help them out.”
If you’d like to assist Linda and MOTS in that endeavor, the phone is 941-782-0748. The email is: Motsfl@gmail.com.
The mailing address is:
Manasota Operation Troop Support, 4301 32nd St. W., Suite C17, Bradenton, FL 34205.
· A fond farewell to Drs. Tom and Suzanne Wilkinson who retired Friday after serving the community for 37 years.
· And Manatee Memorial Hospital bid farewell to Dr. Anthony Pizzo, an interventional cardiology specialist retiring after more than three decades.
· Monica DeLesline is 39. Again.
· So is Darcie Duncan.
· Pierrette Kelly, too.
· Well done to Lakewood Ranch High alum Ethan Robotham. The junior engineering and computer science major was named to the University of Central Florida’s President's List for the spring semester after achieving that honor for last fall’s semester.
· Ol’ rocker Mack Doss is 76 years young.
· A bow to Blake Medical Center’s Christine Huggins, June recipient of the DAISY Award, recognizing exceptional nurses.
· Salutes to the new deputies at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. They are Melanie Alfalla, Brian Axley, Marcus Bailey, Matthew Blackwell, Lashonda Bowden, Colin Caldwell, Charles Lawfer, Christopher Minca, Nicholas Noto, Christina Rizzi, Victoria Shtuka, Jaden Sorrels, Katherine Torres and Kyle Ziegler.
· Uh, oh! Mike Latessa is one year shy of the Big 7-0!
· And Marvin Warfield Jr. is one year shy of the Big 3-0!
· Kim Klement and Matt Neitzel said “I do.”
· And safe travels to Jalyn Thompson, the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society’s 2023 Student Ambassador. Thanks to the society’s student exchange program, Jalyn is spending a summer of cultural immersion and exploration in Bradenton’s sister city, Barcarrota, Spain. She was a member of the 2022 Queen’s Court.
Vin’s People runs Sundays. Email Vin Mannix at vinspeople@gmail.com. Or call 941-962-5944. Twitter: @vinmannix. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/vin-mannix-back-to-school-donations-needed-to-help-military-kids/70393021007/ | 2023-07-16T13:46:57 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/vin-mannix-back-to-school-donations-needed-to-help-military-kids/70393021007/ |
MANATEE
Bradenton man critical after Sunday morning motorcycle crash in Manatee County, FHP says
Dave Osborn
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A 42-year-old Bradenton man was in critical condition early Sunday after a motorcycle wreck in Manatee County, state police say.
The man was traveling on 44th Avenue East shortly before 3 a.m. when he hit a concrete curb. He was transported to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/07/16/bradenton-man-critical-sunday-after-motorcycle-crash-fhp-says/70417871007/ | 2023-07-16T13:47:03 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/07/16/bradenton-man-critical-sunday-after-motorcycle-crash-fhp-says/70417871007/ |
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A manhunt is underway Saturday after police said a 40-year-old suspect shot and killed four people in a south metro Atlanta community and escaped. It's just one of the country's latest mass shootings.
The suspect, Andre Longmore, is now on the run and is considered by authorities as "armed and dangerous."
What happened?
Details are still being investigated by officials and are limited at this time, but authorities in Henry County said Longmore shot and killed the four unidentified victims -- three men and one woman -- around 10:45 a.m. Saturday. He now has warrants out for his arrest, officials said.
At this time, authorities have not released a motive for the shooting and it's still unclear how the suspect and victims are related.
Photos from the scene showed several police cars outside the Dogwood Lakes subdivision off McDonough Street in Hampton, Georgia, about 35 miles south of Atlanta.
Photos from the scene: 4 killed by gunman in Henry County
Who is the suspect?
Authorities identified the suspect as Longmore. He is 40 years old and is between 5-feet-10 and 5-feet-11 inches tall.
He was last seen wearing a dark shirt with red tones and long gray pants. Police said he escaped in a black 2017 GMC Acadia with the Georgia license plate number DHF756 -- police said the car does not belong to Longmore.
Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 and not approach him. A $10,000 reward is being offered for his capture and arrest.
Who are the victims?
Police have not identified the victims -- three men and one woman -- as of yet, saying that they were still in the process of notifying their families.
Officials in Henry County are asking for the public to "lift up the families and the victims in your prayers, your thoughts and the privacy that they would need to overcome this horrific tragedy."
What are authorities saying?
Authorities are actively searching for Longmore, and are promising to bring him to swift justice.
During a Saturday afternoon press conference, Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett promised Longmore that "wherever you are, we will hunt you down in any hole that you may be residing in and bring you to custody. Period."
Meanwhile, Hampton, Georgia mayor Ann Tarpley said she has "full confidence in our law enforcement agencies that they will perform their duties and bring this suspect to justice." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-mass-shooting-what-we-know/85-3a70f50d-8cba-47fb-8962-7f31415fceb8 | 2023-07-16T13:58:23 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-mass-shooting-what-we-know/85-3a70f50d-8cba-47fb-8962-7f31415fceb8 |
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A manhunt is underway Saturday after police said a 40-year-old suspect shot and killed four people in a south metro Atlanta community and escaped.
The suspect, Andre Longmore, is now on the run and is considered by authorities as "armed and dangerous." The sheriff of Henry County is now warning that suspect that they will not rest until they find him.
Details on what led up to the shooting are limited at this time, but authorities in Henry County said Longmore shot and killed the four unidentified victims -- three men and one woman -- around 10:45 a.m. Saturday before leaving the scene. He now has warrants out for his arrest, officials said.
Images from the scene showed police with long guns patrolling the entrance to the Dogwood Lakes subdivision off McDonough Street in Hampton, Georgia earlier Saturday afternoon. The community is about 35 miles south of Atlanta.
Photos from the scene: 4 killed by gunman in Henry County
Several agencies -- including the Henry County Police Department, the Henry County Sheriff's Office and the county's homeland security office -- are all now involved in the search for Longmore, whose whereabouts are still unknown. But Hampton, Georgia mayor Ann Tarpley said she has "full confidence in our law enforcement agencies that they will perform their duties and bring this suspect to justice."
During a Saturday afternoon press conference, Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett affirmed the mayor's support, promising Longmore that "wherever you are, we will hunt you down in any hole that you may be residing in and bring you to custody. Period."
Right now, police have not identified the victims as of yet, saying that they were still in the process of notifying their families. Officials in Henry County have asked the public to "lift up the families and the victims in your prayers, your thoughts and the privacy that they would need to overcome this horrific tragedy."
Longmore, meanwhile, was last seen wearing a dark shirt with red tones and long gray pants. Police said he escaped in a black 2017 GMC Acadia with the Georgia license plate number DHF756 -- police said the car does not belong to Longmore.
Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 and not approach him. A $10,000 reward is being offered for his capture and arrest.
Re-watch the full press conference with officials below: | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-sheriff-mass-shooting-suspect/85-968a3f76-58b8-446b-bef2-df0a392439b0 | 2023-07-16T13:58:29 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-sheriff-mass-shooting-suspect/85-968a3f76-58b8-446b-bef2-df0a392439b0 |
ATLANTA — The new director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been announced.
Gov. Brian Kemp named Chris Hosey as the GBI's new director Saturday in what was described as a unanimous vote by the Board of Public Safety.
The appointment comes less than a month after it was announced former director Mike Register was leaving the bureau's top job. Register, who spent less than a year in the role, is departing the GBI to be the new public safety director in Cobb County.
Hosey currently serves as the assistant director of the GBI where he oversees the largest component of the agency -- its investigative division.
He began his career as a narcotics agent with the Local Violators Squad and worked throughout the state in several different positions.
Hosey was promoted to assistant special agent in charge of a multijurisdictional drug task force in 2001. He later helped the GBI create the first state and local regional drug enforcement office. In 2012, Hosey was promoted to inspector where he oversaw drug operations, general investigative offices and the GBI's training unit.
Former GBI Director Vic Reynolds appointed him as deputy director of investigations in 2020 before he was eventually promoted to assistant director.
“Chris has dedicated his career to protecting the people of our state as a proud member of law enforcement,” Kemp said in his announcement. “With over 35 years of experience at the GBI, he brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and skill to this role. I’m confident he will bring the same level of commitment to the job that he has shown throughout his years of service.”
The new GBI director received his bachelor's degree in sociology from Georgia Southwestern State University and a master's degree in public administration from Columbus State University. Hosey is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
He will begin serving as the GBI director on Aug. 1. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/new-gbi-director-chris-hosey/85-265e9ba5-973a-4a4c-a81b-4a351b467d5e | 2023-07-16T13:58:35 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/new-gbi-director-chris-hosey/85-265e9ba5-973a-4a4c-a81b-4a351b467d5e |
HOOVER, Ala. — A 25-year-old Alabama woman returned home late Saturday after being the focus of a two-day search by police and family members who reported her missing after she stopped to check on a child who was walking along a highway.
Police said Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell had returned to the home she shares with her parents in Hoover, AL.com reported late Saturday night.
Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said Russell arrived home alone and was transported to a hospital for evaluation, AL.com reported.
Russell's whereabouts were not immediately clear since around 10:45 p.m. Thursday when she called 911 and a family member to say she saw a young child walking on the side of I-459.
Police found Russell's car and her cell phone but were unable to find her or a child in the area.
Hoover Police Lt. Daniel Lowe said the family member on the phone with Russell lost contact with her even though the line remained open. A single witness reported possibly seeing a gray vehicle and a man standing outside of Carlee's vehicle, but they had no additional information.
Police asked people to report any information they might have about her disappearance, while family members organized a search in the area.
Talitha Russell told AL.com that her daughter was headed home in the community about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Birmingham after leaving work and stopping to get food. She was on the phone with her brother’s girlfriend when she said she saw a child on the roadside.
“My son’s girlfriend heard her asking the child, ‘Are you Ok?' She never heard the child say anything but then she heard our daughter scream,’’ Talitha Russell said. “From there, all you hear on her phone is background noise from the interstate.”
During the search there were two separate rewards of $20,000 and $5,000 for information assisting Hoover's safe return, police said.
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A federal appeals court has sided with the University of North Texas over who can pay in-state tuition.
The court ruled that the university can charge out-of-state students higher tuition than undocumented residents.
The ruling is a win for undocumented students who, since 2001, have been allowed to pay in-state tuition if they lived in the state for three years and graduated from a Texas high school.
According to UNT, the average annual cost of attendance for a Texas resident living on campus and enrolled in 15 hours per semester is $26,554. For out-of-state students, the average annual cost of attendance is $38,794. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/federal-court-says-undocumented-residents-can-pay-in-state-college-tuition-rates/3296877/ | 2023-07-16T14:06:29 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/federal-court-says-undocumented-residents-can-pay-in-state-college-tuition-rates/3296877/ |
Divers with the Grapevine Fire Department recovered the body of a man in his 50s who went missing on Grapevine Lake Thursday.
Firefighters were asked Thursday to help find a man who was presumed to have drowned after diving into the water near Rockledge Park, on the lake's eastern shore.
The man, whose name has not been released, was in his 50s and visiting the lake with friends when he dove into the water and didn't resurface.
Crews conducted sonar and dive searches until just after sunset on Thursday and Friday before resuming the search on Saturday morning.
The Grapevine Fire Department Marine Unit said Saturday afternoon they worked with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden on Saturday and located and recovered the man's body.
"We are very sorry for this family's loss. We ask that everyone please wear a life jacket when entering any body of water, especially our area lakes," the fire department said Thursday. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mans-body-recovered-from-grapevine-lake-after-presumed-drowning-during-swim/3296852/ | 2023-07-16T14:06:31 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mans-body-recovered-from-grapevine-lake-after-presumed-drowning-during-swim/3296852/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Hit the pause button if you are looking for a new mattress to help you get better sleep at night.
Cherie Lowe, the Queen of Free, shared some inexpensive ways on 13Sunrise and in her blog this week to try to get more sleep before making a big purchase.
Among the strategies Lowe suggested are:
- Flipping your mattress
- Keeping a cooler room temperature
- Getting new pillows
- Turning off overhead lights
- Removing your phone from the bedroom
- Cleaning your room
Watch Lowe's full 13Sunrise segment with WTHR's Gina Glaros in the video player. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/queen-of-free-inexpensive-ways-get-more-sleep-at-night-cherie-lowe-mattress-pillows/531-b9767cfe-8b71-4ba4-a3b2-803cb4e9c43c | 2023-07-16T14:08:17 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/queen-of-free-inexpensive-ways-get-more-sleep-at-night-cherie-lowe-mattress-pillows/531-b9767cfe-8b71-4ba4-a3b2-803cb4e9c43c |
In a move that breaks with more than 100 years of precedent, the Lincoln Police Department will end its daily media briefing this week, opting for a three-day-per-week gathering to inform the city’s reporters — and, through them, the public — on crimes and arrests in Lincoln.
Police Chief Teresa Ewins said the shift to a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule for the formerly once-daily gatherings is the result of an internal department evaluation of the usefulness of the briefings.
“A lot of times, you guys will come in here and there’s really nothing to report,” Ewins told reporters at the department’s media briefing Friday morning at the Police Department’s downtown headquarters, where she announced the shift to the new schedule, which will start Monday.
“You have everything you need on the (city’s) website, and it feeds you all the information that (the department’s public information office) gives you,” the police chief said at the start of a mostly-cordial meeting with reporters from the Journal Star, TV stations KOLN/KGIN, KLKN and KETV, and radio stations KFOR and KLIN.
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The daily media briefings, which a 1909 Lincoln newspaper article described as a “time honored” routine dating back even further, serve as an access point to the Police Department for Lincoln’s media outlets.
Each weekday morning at 9:30 a.m. — the start time has fluctuated over the years — the department has briefed reporters on crimes and arrests that happened overnight or the previous day and fielded questions on crimes or crashes that go unmentioned.
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, which shares a headquarters with LPD, often sends a representative to the briefings, if not Sheriff Terry Wagner himself. Lincoln Fire and Rescue also sends its public information officer to the gatherings regularly, giving Lincoln’s press corps access to the area’s three primary public safety agencies at once.
Both Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Houchin and MJ Lierman, the fire department’s spokeswoman, said Friday they would continue to be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the event they need to brief the media.
Ewins, who said the department had been mulling and assessing the move for more than a year, promised Friday that department officials would continue to be available to reporters on Tuesdays and Thursdays as needed.
“You can call in — all of you can call in or send an email,” she said. “I mean, we are not cutting you off. I just want to be really clear.”
The police chief also said that LPD would host a news conference on a Tuesday or Thursday in the event of a homicide or another high-profile crime or crash.
And even as she reduced the media’s face-to-face access to the department’s personnel, she insisted she was “not whittling it down.”
“You guys get an incredible amount of access, an incredible amount of information,” she said. “More than any other city in this country, practically.”
“So we’re doing our best to continue that,” Ewins added. “We want to improve it. We want you to have access. Because we do feel there’s a responsibility — on your side as well as mine.”
The move marks the most significant shift in the department’s media briefing procedure since the 1990s, when TV stations began covering the daily briefing that had once only been covered by newspaper reporters at the Lincoln Journal and Lincoln Star, former Police Chief Tom Casady said.
Casady, who started at the Police Department in 1974 and became chief in 1994, said the two newspaper reporters who covered LPD were allowed to sit in on an internal daily police briefing for most of his career at the department.
The reporters would gather in a conference room along with the department’s command staff as an overnight lieutenant briefed captains and the chief on what happened the night before, said Casady, who wrote a blog post on the topic in 2009 in which he noted the practice was more than 100 years old.
In a phone interview Friday, Casady said the department shifted away from inviting reporters to the internal briefing in the mid-1990s after KLKN set up shop as the city’s second TV station.
“You could just sense that there was a lot more competition and a lot more interest in the news and more reporters,” he said. “And of course it just grew from there.”
Soon, he said, TV stations from Omaha began attending the briefings, along with reporters from the local radio stations, the Omaha World-Herald and the Daily Nebraskan.
The department, then, decided to hold a separate briefing specifically for media five days a week — a set-up that remained fundamentally unchanged until this past week.
By the early 2000s, Casady said, the briefing had largely outlived its original purpose. The advent of the 24-hour news cycle meant that most news outlets, at their peak, had reporters calling around the clock for the most up-to-date news on public safety.
“Although that wasn’t the only purpose of the briefing,” Casady said. “The other purpose that I thought was important is for the press to be able to ask questions, and for me, as chief, to either be able to answer those or dodge them. And if I was dodging them, to explain why.
“I always thought that was our obligation. If you’re asked a legitimate question by a reporter, you either answer the question to the best of your ability or you explain why you can’t.”
Casady, who worked in local law enforcement for 45 years and retired as the city’s public safety director in 2019, said Friday he didn’t know what to make of LPD’s decision to end the daily tradition, but he said he’s long been an advocate for “trying to break” down the suspicion that some police officials have of the media.
“The press, basically, is the way by which we keep the public informed and we maintain our transparency,” he said. “So it’s very, very important. I mean, police officers and police agencies have an incredible amount of power. And there has to be checks on that power in a free society.
“And being as open and transparent as you practically can is an important way of ensuring that check on the vast powers police are entrusted with by citizens.”
Casady attended the briefings nearly every day, he said, in a tradition that none of his successors have taken to with the same regularity, including Ewins, who once pledged to make weekly appearances at briefings but more often appears on a monthly or twice-monthly basis.
Her decision to reduce the frequency of the briefings comes months after the department performed a year-long search for a new public information officer — a position long held by a sworn officer but now filled by a civilian, Erika Thomas, who started at LPD in March after a career in broadcast journalism.
Thomas, who was hired in part to anchor the briefings while producing social media content for the department, is paid $109,487 annually, according to the city.
Even after hiring Thomas to help run the once-daily briefings, Ewins pointed to the department’s continued staffing crisis as part of the rationale for reducing access to reporters.
“There’s tons of projects that we have put on the back burner because we don’t have enough people,” Ewins said.
The department, which has the budget for 366 sworn officers, currently employs 339 officers — a figure that includes 10 recruits who haven’t yet started LPD’s academy training and will not police Lincoln’s streets without supervision until next summer.
The reduction of briefings marks the latest step in the Police Department’s slow shift away from transparency. In 2021, before Ewins arrived in Lincoln, LPD removed copies of public incident reports that had been viewable on the city’s website.
When the department made the move, officials pointed to the further victimization of crime victims, noting that some victims of car thefts were fielding messages or phone calls from scammers claiming to have information about the thefts that they would only turn over for cash.
Reporters, who once had around-the-clock access to such reports, now have to individually request copies of an incident report from the department’s public information office — a process that, at times, has taken longer than 24 hours.
The Police Department has also grown increasingly hesitant to identify officers involved in shootings since the city hired Ewins to lead the department in September 2021, according to a Journal Star review of 10 years’ worth of media reports.
In four Lincoln police-involved shootings from 2015 to February 2021, the department identified its involved officers at news conferences long before grand juries were convened to review the actions of law enforcement.
But in the two police shootings since Ewins was hired, department officials have declined to publicly identify the investigators who witnessed or participated in the incidents, deferring instead to the grand jury process.
Ewins herself has been inconsistently accessible to media outlets, despite her promised commitment to public discourse that she made in June 2021 as a candidate for the job she holds now.
The police chief declined to be interviewed and did not respond to emailed questions for a pair of Journal Star stories in June covering the department’s use of bodycams, particularly on its plainclothes Lincoln-Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force. Investigators on the task force have killed two men in the last three years but do not wear bodycams.
And earlier this month, Ewins initially declined an interview request from KOLN/KGIN as the outlet covered the department’s plan to purchase an armored vehicle — a plan that Ewins pitched directly to the public in a series of townhalls that reporters weren’t invited to.
Ewins ultimately granted the TV station an interview after the story published. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/in-break-with-century-of-precedent-lincoln-police-will-end-daily-media-briefings/article_8b31bcdc-2274-11ee-9f5a-a3a01e44c6fa.html | 2023-07-16T14:10:42 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/in-break-with-century-of-precedent-lincoln-police-will-end-daily-media-briefings/article_8b31bcdc-2274-11ee-9f5a-a3a01e44c6fa.html |
The Festival of the Lakes has long drawn big crowds to the Pavilion at Wolf Lake in Hammond.
The bright neon lights of the carnival midway beckon. The appetizing aroma of meat on the grill wafts from the food trucks. The biggest attraction of all has been the series of free concerts catering to various crowds.
Headliners like Nas, Bush, Sublime, Darius Rucker, Boyz II Men, the Charlie Daniels Band, Sammy Hagar and the Circle, Sugar Ray, Big & Rich, and The Roots have played free shows along the great ripping expanse of Wolf Lake, which straddles Hammond and Chicago. Each night typically features a different genre.
The formula is familiar. But this year Hammond decided to try something new. It booked rap superstar Lil Wayne to play Saturday night, just days after performing at the ESPY Awards, and charged $125 a ticket.
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The huge jump initially had some scratching their heads.
The show has nearly sold out. About 18,000 concert-goers will be in attendance. So Hammond plans to stick with having a paid concert with a higher profile act on Saturday night, typically the peak of attendance for the festival.
"This has been a total success," Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said. "We're going to keep using this format, where the other days are free and Saturday night will have a ticketed show for the biggest artist."
It won't always be a rap act.
"It might be country or rock. It could be anything," he said. "It will be different every year. I don't want rap fans to think Saturday night will always be rap. It will be the biggest artist we can get, whether that's country, rap or rock."
Lil Wayne sold out all the available $125 gold-section tickets closest to the stage. The city expected him to sell out the silver section, which was $65 a ticket and farther from the stage.
The initial impetus for the tickets was the popularity of last year's Rick Ross show, which drew 22,000 to the summer festival celebrating Hammond's three lakes: Michigan, Wolf and George. It raised safety concerns so Hammond wanted to rein in the attendance to a more manageable level.
"We have 75 first responders working the festival. It's very safe," McDermott said. "The only problem we had was the tornado warning the first day. But the weather should be clear sailing for the rest of the week. It started out in the 60s but should be warmer."
Wednesday's opening act, Ja Rule and Ashanti, drew more than 7,000 with hits like "Always on Times," Mesmerize" and "What's Luv?" and their music videos playing behind them on stage. This year the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority added new video screens that tout Region attractions like beaches, breweries and casinos.
Hammond artist Mark Emerson drew the Festival of the Lakes concert poster again. The city plans to establish an online store to sell posters, shirts and other merchandise from past festivals.
"We're going do that after this year's festival is over," McDermott said.
Hammond gave away about 2,000 tickets for free to city residents to the Lil Wayne show and could have given out more, McDermott said. The festival is popular across the Region and the Chicago area, drawing music lovers from around the Midwest.
Festivals of the Lakes should be able to book bigger acts and draw more widely with the new format, McDermott said. He envisions trying to bring in big names like the Dave Matthews Band to headline a ticketed show.
While many Festivals of the Lakes acts traditionally have been a decade or two past their commercial prime, selling tickets for Saturday night shows will let Hammond pay higher booking fees that will bring in bigger and more contemporary acts, McDermott said.
"The new format is a grand slam. We broke the mold and found that people are willing to pay to enjoy themselves. Once we have this one under our belt, we'll start booking for next year."
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Mi Tierra closing after 22 years; La Carreta, Flako's Tacos, Wendy's, Bulldog Ale House, WhoaZone, The Love of Arts and Illinois Dermatology Institute opening
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Maple + Bacon, deli and Divalicious Desserts Bakery & Cafe opening | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/hammond-to-stick-with-new-festival-of-the-lakes-format-calls-it-a-total-success/article_780f33be-2279-11ee-a59a-8b033d89980e.html | 2023-07-16T14:19:17 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/hammond-to-stick-with-new-festival-of-the-lakes-format-calls-it-a-total-success/article_780f33be-2279-11ee-a59a-8b033d89980e.html |
“I can’t go fishing today,” whispered my ol’ buddy Lamar.
“Why are you whispering?” I could barely hear him.
“Juanita is in the kitchen,” he said, “We’re in the middle of a, well, a ...”
“An argument?” I offered.
I heard Lamar sigh. “Worse. She wants to talk about our relationship.”
Before I could express my condolences, I heard Lamar shout away from the phone. “It’s Tom. No, we’re not making any plans to go fishing. Yes, I’ll keep it short. Of course, I love you.” A brief silence followed before Lamar spoke plainly into the phone. “She went into the powder room. I’ve got a few minutes to talk.”
“How’re you holding up, man?”
“Not well, I’m afraid.” I could hear the fatigue in Lamar’s voice. “We’ve been at it for five hours.”
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“That’s brutal, dude. What brought all this on?”
“How the heck do I know? Maybe it was Jennifer or Kelly or Drew, I don’t know. Some TV pundit relationship know-it-all. All I know is, it’s daylight and she’s got a second wind.”
“You’re being careful with what you say, if you say anything at all?”
“I’m trying, but it ain’t easy,” Lamar said. “I don’t know what’s got her all riled up. I thought we had a perfect understanding.”
“What’s that?”
“I don’t try to run her life and I don’t try to run mine.”
“That usually works. Are you sure you haven’t done anything to get her this worked up?”
“Well, she said she wanted us to go out more often. I said I thought it was a great idea.”
“So?”
“I suggested she go out Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and I’d take Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.” Another sigh reached my ear. “What bothers me is I thought everything was going just fine.”
It was obvious he was in denial. “Lamar, surely there were signs that she was unhappy.”
Lamar thought for a minute. “I suppose so. Before we got together, she used to say, ‘You’re only interested in one thing!’ Now I’ve forgotten what it was.”
“Didn’t you two have a fight just last week?”
“Yeah, but it turned out OK.”
“How so?”
“She came crawling to me on her hands and knees.”
“What did she say?”
“She said, ‘Come out from under that bed, you coward.’”
Somewhere, “budda-bing” echoed across the land.
“Maybe I’m just getting old,” Lamar said. “I used to be a go-getter, but now I have to make two trips.”
“Do you think you’re going to break up this time?”
Well, we’ve talked about it. If we do, we’re going to split the house.”
“That sounds fair.”
“I get the outside.”
“Maybe if you bought her a gift.”
“Tried that. Bought her a mink.”
“She didn’t like it?”
“She makes me clean its cage. Uh-oh. Gotta go. She’s coming back. Think of me, my friend.”
Later, from the silent shore, with my bobber and two ducks floating nearby motionless upon the sky-blue lake, I did. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/carpenters-column-some-days-we-must-fish-alone/article_6ba432c6-21d6-11ee-b13c-6fb0c17c4c4d.html | 2023-07-16T14:26:07 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/carpenters-column-some-days-we-must-fish-alone/article_6ba432c6-21d6-11ee-b13c-6fb0c17c4c4d.html |
100 years ago
1923: Billy Switzer will open up in a short time with a big new stock of drugs and sundries, and is now busy making room in his store by closing out his stock of men’s furnishings. The drug department will be located in the front two-thirds of the store on the north side. John Seay, who until a short time ago worked here for the Breen-Lewis Drug company, and who since then has been working in a Prescott drug store, will manage the drug business for Mr. Switzer. Mr. Seay is now in Los Angeles buying supplies and will be here the last of this week to hustle things into place as they arrive.
Was it an accident this time — the uncoupling of the engine of east-bound passenger train No. 22 from the rest of the train? It happened a few days ago, just the other side of Winslow. The engineer soon discovered what had happened and went back to his train. The two men stealing a ride just behind the coal tender, when they saw the engine coming back, beat it. They were arrested and are in county jail in Flagstaff. They were caught at Sunshine and admitted uncoupling the engine, asserting it was an “accident.” It was only about three weeks ago that three boys cut the engine of No. 7 loose this side of Williams and the engineer didn’t discover it until he had stopped at Williams.
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75 years ago
1948: Amos L. Belone, Navajo war veteran, was the first Indian in Coconino County and perhaps in Arizona to register to vote today following announcement of the decision of the Arizona Supreme Court giving Indians that privilege. Belone lives and works at the Navajo Ordnance Depot. He entered service March 3, 1943, and served two years and 20 months, much of which was in the Asian-Pacific Theatre, including Okinawa. Mrs. Marie Holly, recorder, says she expects many more will be in to register as soon as word gets around that the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that Indians can no longer be barred from voting.
For more than 80 years the Navajo woman has held fast to her idea of fashion-wise dress and now, at last, American stylists have adopted her dress length. American women may be up to the minute on fashion, but the Navajo women have been faithful to the “new look” for close to a century. The “modern” costume of these women consists of a long-sleeved velvet shirt ornamented with silver buttons or quite often with United States dimes and quarters used for the same purpose. The skirt falls approximately 8 inches from the ground, but its width is its distinctive feature. It is made of cotton cloth, with strips of contrasting color sewed around it in tiers, often 12 to 15 yards of material is used that causes it to billow out and flare when the wearer walks. There is usually more than one skirt of the same kind worn beneath it. She wears a bright-colored Pendleton blanket around her shoulder as a shawl.
50 years ago
1973: “They treat this street like a racetrack,” says Albert Almaraz. “I haven’t needed a policeman in this neighborhood,” says Emma Dernberger. The street the people are talking about is a three-block stretch of South O’Leary Street, periodically the scene of loud cars and drag races. Residents this past week submitted a petition to the city council, asking help for what they call “serious problems” of speeding, lack of traffic control and loud cars.
“These drivers go like heck with no regard for children or anybody,” said Jose Gutierrez. “The other day, I saw a motorcycle and a car racing in the middle of the day.”
“When they are needed, police are never here,” Gutierrez added.
Flagstaff Police Chief Elmo E. Maxwell does not agree with Gutierrez. “I wasn’t even aware there was a problem down there,” the chief said. “We very seldom get a call to that area.” Of the 36 people that signed the petition, most complained about speeding motorists.
25 years ago
1998: A proposal to drain Lake Powell is still very much alive, despite claims by Page residents that it’s absurd proposal and would destroy the local economy. The Salt Lake City-based Glen Canyon Institute has started a series of scientific studies that member Dave Wegner says will show there is ample justification to restore Glen Canyon, the once colorful canyon now buried under Lake Powell. Last year the institute began conducting a citizen’s environmental assessment. Wegner said the goal is to spend the next two years gathering existing information on Glen Canyon and the Colorado River system that will show that draining the lake will not only restore Glen Canyon to its prior glory, but also let floods again roar through the Grand Canyon and to eliminate the threat of Glen Canyon Dam breaching.
Insurance companies are calling it an act of God. Bill Doane calls it an act of the Arizona Department of Transportation. Some residents of Smokerise, a neighborhood on the northern end of Flagstaff, found their homes flooded when monsoon rains began to fall this year. They say their streets have flooded in previous years, but the water never reached their homes. Some owners are blaming an ADOT drainage project. Others blame the city for allowing development without considering runoff onto downhill properties. But both the city of Flagstaff and ADOT deny any responsibility for the floods. In most cases damage was minor, with soaked carpets and waterlogged walls. But in Bill Doane’s case, a retaining wall collapsed, allowing floodwaters to rush through the home, ruining all in its path. “I’m surprised the wall stood for 25 years,” said Doane, a certified surveyor for Aztech Design. “With 100 acres of drainage aimed right at our house, we are now part of the ADOT drainage system.”
The Doanes are not alone. Many of their neighbors also are long-term residents who have lived in Smokerise for 14 to 25 years. None of the homeowners have insurance that covers the damage.
Susan Johnson has lived in Flagstaff for over 30 years and loves to delve into her adopted hometown’s past. She has written two books for the History Press, Haunted Flagstaff and Flagstaff’s Walkup Family Murders, and, with her son Nick, manages Freaky Foot Tours. You’ll find her hiking the trails with her corgi, Shimmer.
All events were taken from issues of the Arizona Daily Sun and its predecessors, the Coconino Weekly Sun and the Coconino Sun. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-history-an-act-of-god-or-of-adot/article_c480b450-1f74-11ee-a3bb-934d028b23dc.html | 2023-07-16T14:26:13 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-history-an-act-of-god-or-of-adot/article_c480b450-1f74-11ee-a3bb-934d028b23dc.html |
We’re a track family, which has been true for so long that my kids learned to cross the track before they learned to cross the street. They came to Team Run Flagstaff practices with us starting in 2008, back when it was called Team Altius and still affiliated with the Olympic Training Center at Northern Arizona University. Both Jack Daniels and Mike Smith would wrestle and play chase with them between reps.
So, after all our years running and racing, it was a big change when our sons, Brian Hofstetter and Evan Hofstetter, began to long jump, and especially when Evan began to specialize in the long jump and the triple jump.
However, it wasn’t long before we were all enjoying these field events and even helping out at the pits, raking and measuring at high school meets when needed.
Then, a couple of years ago, my husband, Rich, decided to try the triple jump at an all-comers meet at the NAU Walkup Skydome, where Evan was also competing. Multiple people commented that it was so cool that Evan was triple jumping just like his dad, unaware they should be saying it the other way around.
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Rich did so well we decided to look up the Arizona state record in his age group and discovered he was not far off the mark. Curious, I looked up the record for women in my age group and made a fabulous and inspiring discovery — there was no mark!
In fact, in Arizona, there was no mark for women triple jumping beyond the 35-39 age group.
Thus began my quest to set the state record in the triple jump in the 50- to 54-year-old age group. All I needed to do was jump at a sanctioned meet without scratching all three attempts. Any mark at all would be a state record.
Evan coached me, giving me drills to work on and doing his best to teach me proper form — on the runway, through the three phases of the triple jump and when landing in the pit. After watching me live and on film, he offered suggestions for getting more distance out of each triple jump.
He loves coaching, and is generally fascinated with the movement of the body in any sport and in daily life. He plans to become a physical therapist and possibly a coach.
He has helped many high school athletes, and younger ones as well, perfect their form in a variety of sports, but I was his first middle-aged athlete. So far, he is successful with this demographic, though, as I had three successful jumps and achieved my goal of setting the Arizona state record in my age group.
My triple jump mark is not even as long as Evan’s long jump mark, but Evan is the 2023 Division IV state champion in the long jump (22’2.75”) as well as in the Triple Jump (45’3.5”), so I feel no shame or dismay about this fact.
I turn 55 this year, so I will rehire my coach and look to get the record for that age, too. Evan will be a freshman on the UC Santa Cruz track and field team next year, so I hope he will be open to remote coaching.
Karen London loves competing and spectating at track and field, especially if family is involved. Her husband, Rich Hofstetter, has been on the podium at masters championships in the 60m dash, and her son Brian Hofstetter (2022 Arizona Division IV 800m state champion) runs middle distance for Cornell University.
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Canton Lego enthusiast gains TikTok following for massive collection
- Scott Brown's Lego collection consists of an estimated 400,000 pieces.
- Over the past year, Brown has amassed 248,500 TikTok followers and 7.7-million likes.
- Recently, he built a 4,500-piece replica of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
PLAIN TWP. ‒ As visitors step into Scott Brown’s basement for the first time, their jaws drop.
At the bottom of the stairs, the collector's claim to fame comes into view. His follow-worthy Lego collection includes 400,000 pieces. It's enough to extend 2.4 miles – or about 10 Empire State Buildings – if they're stacked together, brick by brick.
By day, Scott Brown is the program manager for building relations at Summa Health, but during his free time, he is a Lego master and social media star.
Brown shares his collection on TikTok (@hoflego), where he has amassed more than 248,000 followers, 7.7 million likes and multiple fan messages exclaiming, "I want to be like you when I grow up!"
From iconic themed sets like Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley to custom creations such as a replica of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Brown’s collection has a little something for everybody.
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'This is 40 years of Legos. You’re not going to build this overnight.'
Brown found his passion for Legos at 5 years old, when he received his first set from his parents, a brick replica of an Exxon gas station.
It has been about 40 years since Brown built the miniature gas station. The set is dull and weathered – evidence of a well-loved toy.
Brown said he cannot estimate the monetary value of his collection due to decades worth of collecting and inflation. He noted the value of many individual mini figures – some ranging from $50-$350 each.
“We don’t spend near as much as you think," said Brown, who often receives Legos as gifts or makes purchases at local garage sales.
Brown, a former member of the editorial staff of The Canton Repository, attributes his large collection to time and patience.
“This is 40 years of Legos," Brown said. "You’re not going to build this overnight."
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Brown's family laid the foundation for social media stardom
Brown's wife, Darla, and their three children knew that his collection was a source of pride. Brown said his family encouraged him to share his hobby with the world.
It all started with a push from his teenage daughter, Maya.
“I’ve got three teenagers and my wife who have been pushing me to do something," Brown said. "My daughter finally created a TikTok account for me and started filming me building the Titanic. Now, that video has 40 million views."
The first set he ever built on camera for TikTok was the largest, most expensive set in his collection – 9,090 pieces and cost $679.99. The Titanic replica was a Christmas gift from his parents in 2021.
Brown posts new Lego content on TikTok, Instagram or Facebook daily, but having a following so large took some getting used to.
“In the beginning, I was a little spooked by the videos and followers, but I just interact with people, and I try to have fun with it," Brown said.
As he explained, his social media popularity would be impossible without the support of his family.
"We make it work together. Everyone has kind of had a part in this," said Darla Brown, who by day is vice president of digital services at The Karcher Group.
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Logan Nordahl, a fan and Lego enthusiast, takes a peek into Brown's world
One lucky fan, 10-year-old Logan Nordahl of Powell, had the opportunity to see Brown's world of Legos up close.
Nordahl is a young Lego collector himself. He frequently builds Lego sets with his family, visits Lego stores and watches collectors like Brown online.
One day, under special circumstances, Nordahl had the opportunity to visit Brown. While Brown does not typically conduct tours for followers, Nordahl is the nephew of a high school friend of Brown, so he made an exception.
"My Aunt Kelly went to high school with Scott, who told my mom, who showed me his online TikTok videos," Nordahl said.
After Nordahl watched the TikToks, he quickly became a fan. In March, Brown welcomed his old friend and Logan into his basement for a tour.
“She brought her nephew and his sister down and their jaws dropped to the floor," Brown said.
Nordahl was amazed by the collection. He said he is inspired by Brown and hopes to one day have a collection of the same size, and the ability to build anything he imagines.
“I was overwhelmed," said Nordahl. "I felt like I was in Lego heaven.”
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Brown built a Pro Football Hall of Fame from scratch
While trying to come up with a username for his social media accounts, Brown kept it simple. In honor of residing near Canton, he named his accounts after the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thus, Hall of Fame Lego was born.
Recently, Brown took it upon himself to build a Lego version of Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame from scratch.
Why? He had never seen it done before and wanted a challenge.
4,500 pieces later, Brown had a shockingly accurate replica of the Hall of Fame. The inside is lined with yellow Lego heads that represent the bronze busts of the Hall of Famers.
“He built that out of scratch from a picture in his mind," Darla Brown said. "A lot of people enjoy Legos. You get a set and instructions, and you build it, but the thing that I get so impressed with is watching him when he takes (Lego pieces) and builds it into something different.”
Brown attempted to submit his creation to Lego Ideas, a website where Lego enthusiasts can submit original designs. Unfortunately, Lego had a brick limit of 3,000, making Brown ineligible for submission.
More:Pro Football Hall of Fame installing new sign along Interstate 77
Building the future: ‘What’s the next thing dad?’
Brown's followers and his family are always eager to see his next big build.
“My kids have been on me, ‘What’s the next thing dad?’ We’ll see, we’ll see," Brown said.
The Hall of Fame Lego TikTok is flooded with comments, suggesting what Brown should build next. Nordahl said he hopes Brown will take on the challenge of building the Empire State Building. Other suggestions range from a racetrack to different models of cars and iconic buildings from movies or TV shows.
“He’s doing what he loves, and I think people latch onto that," Darla Brown said. “It’s exciting to see where the possibilities might take him."
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Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Vendors sought for ArtFest
ALLIANCE – Vendor registrations are being accepted for the 59th annual ArtFest sponsored by the University of Mount Union and the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce.
The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 by the Campus Lakes and will feature artwork that is both on display and for sale.
Booth fees for ArtFest are $40 through July 31, with a regular adult rate of $50 from Aug. 1 through Sept. 22. Booth fees will be waived for junior vendors (12-18) or collegiate (enrolled in college) vendors. Event registration on the day of the event is $75 per space.
Cash awards and ribbons will be presented to the top artists in each category (fine art and functional craft), as well as a Best of Show. In addition, there will be awards presented in the junior and collegiate categories along with a People’s Choice award. Awards are given for original works only and at the discretion of the judges.
In addition to vendor booths, attendees will be able to check out the Carnation City Food Truck Rally and experience different food trucks from the local area. The event will provide local musical entertainment from Alliance and Mount Union.
For more information about ArtFest, contact artfest@mountunion.edu or (330) 823-6063. Register online at mountunion.edu/artfest.
Movies in downtown Canton this week
CANTON − The Summer Kids Movie Series continues Monday at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, with a showing of "Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” at 1 p.m.
Doors and box office open at noon. Admission is $2. A sensory-friendly showing of the movie is at 6:30 p.m.
The Centennial Plaza Movie Series continues Wednesday with a free showing of “The Polar Express” at 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW. The movie will be shown rain or shine; in case of severe weather, the showing will be canceled.
The Anniversary Film Series continues at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, with a showing of "Die Hard.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $7, with tickets available at the door.
African American Arts Festival is Friday and Saturday
CANTON − EN-RICH-MENT will host an African American Arts Festival on Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The festival offers art, live music and other entertainment, food, dancing, yoga and Zumba.
The Kidz Zone will feature crafts, face painting, outdoors games, balloon animals and inflatables. A 5K run/walk will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at Market Avenue N and Fifth Street NW. For more information, visit https://www.africanamericanartsfestival.com/.
Oddmall at the fairgrounds next weekend
CANTON − Oddmall: Emporium of the Weird will be from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23 at the Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW. The show features “artists, crafters, entertainers and purveyors of games, toys, comics and all things geeky, awesome, weird and wonderful,” according to www.oddmall.info/.
The event will include live entertainment, food trucks, games, outdoor activities, cosplay, a talent show, costume contests and an exotic animal show. Admission and parking are free.
Concert Thursday in Hartville
HARTVILLE – Triumphant Quartet will perform in concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison St. NW. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit https://www.itickets.com/events/471047 or call 330-877-9353.
Reunion set for Jackson High School choir
JACKSON TWP. – The Jackson High School Choir Reunion (1980-1987) will be 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Jackson High School Commons, 7600 Fulton Dr. NW.
The cost is $30 per person (plus-ones welcome), which includes dinner, beverages and dessert. For more information, email ellengyselinck@yahoo.com. Payment via Venmo: @cynthia-jacobs-19.
Canton Concert Band to perform Wednesday
JACKSON TWP. – The Canton Concert Band will perform a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 5155 Eastlake St. NW.
The Canton Concert Band’s personnel consists of a core of 35 paid professional musicians, each a member of the Canton Local 111 branch of the American Federation of Musicians. Of these members, many hold degrees in music and are respected educators representing every school district in Stark County as well as several universities. The Canton Concert Band is supplemented by a group of community musicians who play on a volunteer basis.
For more information about the Canton Concert Band, including concert dates and concert programs, visit https://sites.google.com/view/cantonconcertband/home.
Traditional music at Quail Hollow Park this Thursday
LAKE TWP. – Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave., holds Traditional Music Nights on the first and third Thursday of the month through September inside the Manor House.
Bring an instrument and join in, or enjoy listening to traditional, bluegrass and Celtic tunes. Admission is $2 for everyone. No registration is required.
Woodwind quartet Thursday at Deer Creek Reservoir
LEXINGTON TWP. – A Canton Symphony Orchestra woodwind quartet will perform from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Deer Creek Reservoir, 14514 Price St. NE, as part of Stark Parks’ Summer Serenades Concerts with the Canton Symphony.
The concert is free and open to the public. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be canceled. Check for updates on the day of the concert at the Canton Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 330-452-2094.
Pegasus Farm hosts Blueberry Festival on Saturday
MARLBORO TWP. – Pegasus Farm, 7490 Edison St. NE, invites the community to its Blueberry Festival at the Country Store and Gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The event is open to the public, with most activities being free. A $10 charge for parking will be collected this year. Pegasus Farm is at the southwest corner of state Routes 619 and 44. Look for parking signs for the event off of route 44.
The Blueberry Festival is a family-friendly event providing fun for all ages. Visitors can explore the five-acre garden, meet the horses, goats and alpacas, enjoy a wagon ride, see a vaulting demonstration, visit a balloon artist, enjoy a magician, play yard games, make nitrogen ice cream or purchase a blueberry snack.
The Country Store and Gardens are maintained and staffed by the Wings program participants. The program provides training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Sales from the Country Store support the mission of Pegasus Farm.
Stark County Sheriff’s Office announces next Coffee with a Cop
MINERVA – The next Coffee with a Cop event will be at 8 a.m. Thursday at Kishman’s IGA, 202 E. High St. The Coffee with a Cop program provides an opportunity for community members to ask questions and to learn more about how the Stark County Sheriff’s Office serves the community.
The community is invited to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know the members of the Stark County Sheriff’s Office better. The Coffee with a Cop program is a national initiative adopted by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office.
For more information, contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office’s director of community engagement at 330-430-3889.
Music and food trucks Thursday
NORTH CANTON − The North Canton Public Library Summer Series continues with Kodachrome Babies performing music from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the City Hall portico, 145 N. Main St. Food trucks will be Angello’s 2 U and Smoosh Cookies. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/70392066007/ | 2023-07-16T14:29:15 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/70392066007/ |
'It’s challenging to wear both hats' Louisville to split city manager and development role
- Louisville City Council will consider a contract on Monday to hire City Manager Tom Pukys as an economic development consultant at $131,200 a year.
- Pukys was hired in January 2022 with a three-year contract.
- Pukys submitted his resignation June 30 contingent on council approving the consultant contract.
LOUISVILLE – City Council is looking to end Tom Pukys’ city manager contract a year early and instead hire him as an economic development consultant.
Council members will meet Monday to consider a contract to hire Pukys to provide consulting and advising services to the city on all aspects of economic development. If approved, he would be paid $5,046 per pay period − $131,200 a year − through June 2, 2025, which is the expiration of his current city manager contract.
Mayor Pat Fallot, who also serves on council, said the arrangement allows the city to keep Pukys in the role where he excels while finding a new city manager to supervise the city’s operations. Since Louisville is a council-manager form of government, the city manager is the top non-elected municipal officer for the city of roughly 9,500 people. Louisville employs roughly 70 workers.
Fallot said when council hired Pukys as city manager under a three-year contract in January 2022, it was looking for someone to bolster Louisville’s economic development, which had been lagging for years.
Pukys, a Louisville resident and certified economic developer, already had 18 years of experience in economic development, serving as the president of the Wayne Economic Development Council in Wooster and as the president of the Alliance Area Development Foundation.
Fallot said council knew that Pukys didn’t have prior government experience but believed his staff could help him with the city manager duties.
“However, things just didn’t work out that way,” Fallot said.
Tom Pukys: 'It’s challenging to wear both hats'
Pukys, who submitted his resignation on June 30 contingent on council’s approval of the consultant contract, said he’s excited to step into the consultant position so he can focus on retaining city businesses, increasing commercial and housing development while working on projects already underway.
He cited Almost Heaven's plans to build a production facility and retail store on Williamsburg Way, a new business plaza on Peach Street and a housing development with 300 homes. Louisville also is close to getting its 200-acre industrial park authenticated by the state, which would make it more attractive to out-of-state businesses.
“There’s a lot going on, there’s a lot of excitement and it’s a great opportunity for Louisville to grow,” Pukys said. “For me being in this position, I think I have a great opportunity to lead this type of growth.”
He said serving as a consultant is what he had envisioned as his role for the city two years ago. He had been discussing the possibility with then-City Manager Larry Collins. But when Collins died in September 2021, council wanted a city manager with economic development experience, so he agreed to step in.
“Now we’re at 18 months and there’s so much going on with economic development and with the city, it’s challenging to wear both hats,” he said.
He noted that by being a consultant, the city will no longer provide his health and retirement benefits. Pukys said his proposed consultant salary matches his current city manager salary.
If the proposed contract is approved, the city would provide Pukys with office space and access to conference rooms and staff support when needed. The city also would reimburse him for reasonable expenses incurred as part of the job as long as he receives preapproval for any expense above $50. The city also would pay his annual membership fee to International Economic Development Council, not to exceed $500.
Pukys, who signed the contract on July 6, also could not work in a job that directly competes with the city, without the prior written consent of the city, according to the contract.
If council decides not to approve the contract, Pukys would remain in his role as city manager until his existing contract expires in January 2025.
If the consultant contract is approved, Andrew Turowski, who serves as Louisville’s police chief and assistant city manager, would become acting city manager until council hires a new city manager. Fallot said council has not yet discussed whether it will increase Turowski’s pay if he becomes acting city manager.
Reach Kelli at 330-580-8339 or kelli.weir@cantonrep.com.
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North Canton administrator: city must get more businesses to keep quality of services
North Canton administrator: status quo not sustainable for city
- North Canton's administrator said the city must focus on increasing density of usage and rezoning more land for commercial use to attract more businesses.
- Administrator does not consider an annexation policy or increasing taxes as the most viable options to get the city onto a more fiscally sustainable path.
NORTH CANTON −The city's administrator is warning local services are not financially sustainable over the long term.
Patrick DeOrio said the city needs to achieve a higher ratio of net tax-producing commercial land to non-commercial land, which he called "supported land."
He said during last week's City Council presentation that the most viable option is to increase the density of usage in some areas and rezone more land for future commercial use.
DeOrio said the city is changing its zoning and building codes to allow higher-density land uses around Main Street, eliminating minimum parking space requirements for businesses and allowing for more apartments to be built over commercial spaces.
But it takes years for older buildings to be demolished and for developers to construct new ones that take advantage of the higher densities permitted. And rezoning a land to commercial doesn't guarantee a property owner will choose to build a business on the property that attracts a lot of jobs that pay a lot of income tax revenue.
Annexation not the best option for North Canton
The city, DeOrio said, has outsourced as much of its services to reduce costs such as income tax collections, trash collection and building code enforcement as is practicable. He said raising taxes and fees must be a last resort because that makes the city less attractive for businesses and economic development and increases the burden on residents and local businesses.
He said that annexations are no longer a practicable option as they would have been decades ago.
Canton's annexations of the Akron Metro railroad line on the city's western boundary blocks North Canton from annexing territory in the commercial area to its west. Plain Township and Jackson Township reached their own economic development agreement with Canton to block annexations by North Canton.
Much of the land to the north and east of the city are residential and would not yield a significant amount of tax revenue. And state laws allow townships to keep the property tax revenue from annexed territory for 20 years.
The city administrator suggested seeking talks with nearby communities to reach some kind of joint economic development agreement.
"Stay tuned," he said.
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Crunching the numbers in North Canton
City public policy analyst Ben Young, assistant Virginia Grier and policy intern Zach Buckler crunched the presentation's data.
DeOrio said the city has an "imbalance" where the percentage of the city's total acreage of 3,507 that is commercial land is just under 20%. The percentage of "supported land," land occupied by mainly homes, churches, Walsh University, schools, parks, nursing homes and tax-exempt government property, is just over 80%.
DeOrio said tax revenue from the commercial land is subsidizing the services provided to the supported land. Those services include ambulance runs, police, fire, roads and sewers. The cost of providing services to the supported land far exceeds the taxes paid by the residents and the entities on the supported land, and will increase especially as unionized city employees get at least 3% raises per year.
"There isn't enough revenue that can be generated from the 19.6% commercial land that adequately subsidizes the supported land into the future," said DeOrio.
The presentation slide said that an acre of commercial land in North Canton in 2021 provided an average of $14,418 to the city or $13,652 in income taxes and $765 in property taxes. In contrast, an acre of supported land brought in less than 10% of that, an average of $1,435 or $800 in income taxes and $635 in property taxes.
"When we've talked in the past about why capital investment is so important, why it's so vital for the city to experience its own commercial boom, of new things being built in the place of old things, this is why," said DeOrio,
Another slide said the cost of providing emergency police, fire and ambulance responses to supported land was $3,165 per acre for more than 5,400 calls in 2021 in contrast to $1,441 per acre for less than 2,500 calls for commercial land. Supported land had double the rate of property code complaints as commercial land.
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The policy team calculated the ratios for seven other Ohio communities with similar populations and North Canton had the next to lowest ratio of commercial land to supported land. For example, Bellfountaine in Logan County northwest of Columbus was at 45%. Wooster was at about 38% commercial land, Medina was at about 35%, Aurora about 31%. Fairlawn and Stow were at about 22% and Hudson was at about 17%.
Passed into law
Separately, council Monday approved into law eliminating prohibitions on right turns on red lights on southbound Pittsburg Avenue NW to westbound Portage Street NW; from Charlotte Street to North Main Street; from Schneider Street NE to north on South Main Street and from Hillcrest Street NW to Charlotte Street NW.
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Meet Joe Pileggi: The new executive chef at Gervasi Resort & Spa
Joe Pileggi is the new corporate executive chef at Gervasi Resort & Spa.
Pileggi said he expresses his artistic side when creating an exquisite meal with the best of ingredients and an amazing presentation.
“A plain white dinner plate is the canvas on which creative food is displayed,” he said.
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Pileggi said he's thrilled after joining Gervasi in early April. The GlenOak High School graduate said he's right at home living and working in Canton. Pileggi also graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.
After graduating from CIA, he worked in Palm Beach County, Florida, for six years at a prestigious country club.
“Working as a chef at country clubs was one of the highlights in my career,” he said. “The cherry on top was owning and operating my catering company for 18 years, Joe Pileggi’s Food and Catering, and providing service in Stark and Summit counties.”
Pileggi is excited to be able to continue to make upscale dishes in his new position, and added that many of his favorite recipes have been passed on to him by friends and family.
Pileggi and his wife, Lucia, have two children. Their daughter, Sofia, is married to Valentino; and son Andrew is married to Amber.
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What are the most difficult types of food to prepare?
Seafood preparation needs an elevated skill set for sure. Another is baking, because of the scientific nature of the precise measurement of ingredients.
Would you share three tips for pairing meals with wine and desserts?
- Write out every course you would like to serve at the party or event.
- Balance the menu items so none are too light or too heavy in size or weight. For example, Beef Wellington is substantial, therefore dessert should be light. The soup should be brothy or consommé’. Another example is, if serving a cold strawberry soup, make sure the dessert doesn’t have strawberries.
- Wine service: Truly choose a wine for its distinct notes and play on the flavor profile of the menu.
How do you ensure the meals you prepare are healthy as well as delicious?
Healthy cuisine starts with totally fresh ingredients! Creating flavors and ingredients that do well together are key components.
Who is your favorite chef?
I have two! Wolfgang Puck and Jacques Pepin because they are classic, creative and consistent when it comes to the passion they have for food.
Like some of the world-famous chefs, do you have a favorite saying you like to repeat when working with your team?
Motivation is very important in the hospitality industry. When we are typically working, folks are relaxing and enjoying their weekends. 'Let’s Go' is a favorite saying I use to help motivate the team. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/16/five-questions-with-joe-pileggi-executive-chef-at-gervasi-resort-spa/70365494007/ | 2023-07-16T14:29:45 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/07/16/five-questions-with-joe-pileggi-executive-chef-at-gervasi-resort-spa/70365494007/ |
TEXAS, USA — Two lucky ticketholders in Texas are waking up with fuller pockets after Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
While there were no winners of the Powerball jackpot, which was at $875 million, two tickets in Texas claimed $1 million after matching all five winning numbers without the Powerball.
According to the Texas Lottery, one of the tickets was sold at the Exxon gas station on Clay Road in Katy. The other was sold at a Circle K gas station on Eldorado Parkway in the Frisco area. Another ticket worth $1 million was sold in Colorado.
Saturday's winning numbers were 2-9-43-55-57, Powerball 18 and PowerPlay 2X.
Since no one won Saturday's jackpot, the prize for Monday sits at an estimated $900 million, which would yield a $465.1 million cash option. it's the third-highest prize in Powerball history.
More than $1.5 billion is up for grabs between the estimated Powerball jackpot and the Mega Millions jackpot. Mega Million has not had a winner since April 18, while Powerball hasn't had a jackpot winner since April 19.
Back in May, another Houstonian won $1 million playing Powerball after buying a ticket at a Kroger near Jersey Village.
When is the Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawing takes place live at 10:59 p.m. Eastern every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets, which cost $2 per play, are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What are my chances of winning the Powerball?
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million.
Over the past few years, huge lottery jackpots have become more common as lottery officials have changed the rules and ticket prices to boost top prizes.
Powerball's biggest change came in 2021 when officials decided to add a Monday drawing to its weekly lineup of Wednesday and Saturday evening drawings. At the time of the announcement, Powerball proclaimed the addition of the Monday drawing would lead to "larger, faster-growing jackpots."
Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What are the largest Powerball jackpots?
- $2.04 Billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA
- $1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
- $857 million (est.) - July 15, 2023
- $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI
- $758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA
- $754.6 Million – Feb. 6, 2023 - WA
- $731.1 Million – Jan. 20, 2021 – MD
- $699.8 Million – Oct. 4, 2021 – CA
- $687.8 Million – Oct. 27, 2018 – IA, NY
- $632.6 Million – Jan. 5, 2022 – CA, WI
What are the largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
- $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 8, 2022 (one ticket, from California)
- $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (three tickets, from California, Florida, Tennessee)
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018 (one ticket, from South Carolina)
- $1.35 billion Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023 (one ticket, from Maine)
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (one ticket, from Illinois)
- $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021 (one ticket, from Michigan)
- $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019 (one ticket, from Wisconsin)
- $758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017 (one ticket, from Massachusetts)
- $731.1 million, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021 (one ticket, from Maryland)
- $699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021 (one ticket, from California) | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/powerball-numbers-for-july-15-2023/285-6457ba9e-f949-4dc7-a932-6ba284b9d32e | 2023-07-16T14:32:24 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/powerball-numbers-for-july-15-2023/285-6457ba9e-f949-4dc7-a932-6ba284b9d32e |
Interchange between Salem and Oregon Coast eyed for major changes
ODOT is considering options including building an overpass, access roads and traffic circles at the Highway 22W and Highway 51 interchange.
On a Friday afternoon in June, a Cadillac being driven by a 17-year old east on Highway 22W near the interchange with Highway 51 – the cutoff to Independence – crossed the median and hit a Ford F-350 truck head-on.
The driver and two passengers in the Cadillac suffered life threatening injuries, according to police, and traffic was tied up for six hours and even backed up 6 miles into downtown Salem. It was one of two severe crashes on that stretch in June.
Officials say that stretch is one of the most dangerous on the road that connects Salem to the Oregon Coast.
A problem in that area is cars turning left across two oncoming lanes to go to Independence. And it’s dangerous to turn left to get to the many businesses that have popped up in that stretch of Polk County.
There were 10 fatal crashes on that stretch of Highway 22 that connects with Independence between 2016 and 2020, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
So ODOT is looking at major changes to the junction, including an overpass, traffic circles and access roads.
ODOT considering major changes
The preliminary designs reroute traffic in both directions well before the interchange.
Going west, one option would be to build an access road that would cut north and follow 53rd Avenue through a quiet neighborhood that includes Pentacle Theatre and directs cars back at 55th Avenue to an overpass over Highway 22. The access road would continue and merge back on going west near Oak Knoll Golf Course.
Going east, the options include a lane south of Oak Knoll Golf Course that connects with Oak Grove Road and connects back with Highway 22 west of the Chevron gas station.
One project that includes a traffic circle is the Highway 99W and Clow Corner traffic circle, which is scheduled to be done in 2024.
“I think once we build our roundabout at Clow Corner, that will be a big test,” ODOT project manager Kumar Rethnasamy said. “That will be probably the most travelled roundabout in the state.”
'I'm not interested in this taking another 15 or 20 years'
The need for major changes had been identified as necessary as far back as 2010, but development was slowed in 2015 when an ancient landslide on the north side of Highway 22W was monitored.
ODOT is still in the preliminary design phase. It isn’t scheduled to finalize a design until 2028.
The cost estimates won’t be determined until design work is further along, officials say, and funding for the project isn’t in place.
Under the current schedule, construction of the project would take place from 2029 to 2032.
“I’m not interested in this taking another 15 or 20 years,” Independence Mayor John McArdle said.
Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at bpoehler@StatesmanJournal.com | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/interchange-between-salem-and-oregon-coast-eyed-for-major-changes-independence-polk-county/70399682007/ | 2023-07-16T14:32:55 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/interchange-between-salem-and-oregon-coast-eyed-for-major-changes-independence-polk-county/70399682007/ |
Self-serve gas comes to some Oregon stations impacted by 2020 wildfires
Since 1993 Rivers Run gas station in Detroit has provided fuel to drivers traveling through the Santiam Canyon.
In 2020, the gas station was one of many buildings destroyed in the Beechie Creek Fire. Shauna Edwards, the station's owner for 27 years, lost everything. Edwards said it took her a year and a half to accept her "baby" was gone.
Edwards has spent the past few years rebuilding. She's been met with challenges and said everything takes twice as much money and new regulations have paused some progress. "There's a lot of variables I had never encountered," Edwards said.
Some relief may be in sight. Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday signed House Bill 3260 into law, authorizing self-pumping at gas stations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with or without the presence of an attendant at stations within a city of Marion County directly impacted by the 2020 wildfires.
The law is set to sunset in 2029. A bill extending self-service fueling to all Oregonians remained on Kotek's desk awaiting her signature as of Friday.
Wildfires slow business
Edwards spent hundreds of thousands of dollars getting new self-service capable pumps.
Formerly a two-story, 2,000 square foot building with a large deck and more, the station now has two gas pumps and temporary storage containers housing the cash register and some food service.
Edwards told lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session that prior to the fire, Rivers Run pumped approximately 300,000-350,000 gallons per year.
"Not a lot but enough to carry most of the core gas-related operating expenses," Edwards said.
Post-fire, the station pumps about 100,000 gallons annually and operates at a loss. While the area continues to recover from the wildfires there are also fewer visitors, although gas station manager Ellen Hatt-Nickell said the recent reopening of U.S. Forest Service Road 46 was a welcome change.
Struggle to find employees
It's been hard for Edwards to find the help she needs. Before the fire, the gas station had about six employees.
Hatt-Nickell lost her own home in the fire. She lived in the apartment above the gas station and now lives in a trailer on Edwards' property.
She was training a new attendant on Friday but said there just aren't places for potential employees to live in Detroit. And it can be expensive to staff 24/7 when there is no guarantee many cars will come by, especially in the winter.
At 74, Edwards said she couldn't be on call 24/7 despite the need for service.
"I know this because travelers call our number after hours desperate for gas," Edwards told lawmakers. "It is impossible for me to be on call to service gas at all hours of the night. I am fighting for my business, my sole source of income, and the many travelers who will be in need of gas after hours, high in the Santiam forest."
'Great news for the residents of Detroit'
Edwards said she reached out to local leaders for assistance in extending an exemption to the state's ban on self-service fueling.
Edwards credits state Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Stayton, for his "diligence" in following through and answering her calls for help. She said Diehl kept her updated at every step of the process as the bill made its way through the Legislature.
"I'm so thankful," Edwards said.
On Friday, Diehl celebrated on social media.
"This is great news for the residents of Detroit and the many Oregonians traveling through," Diehl wrote on Twitter.
Hatt-Nickell was back manning the cash register on Friday afternoon and helping people passing through learn how to pump their own gas. A laminated sign on both pumps also guides drivers through the process.
Dianne Lugo covers the Oregon Legislature for the Statesman Journal. Reach her at dlugo@statesmanjournal.com or on Twitter at @diannelugo | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/self-serve-gas-comes-to-stations-impacted-by-2020-oregon-wildfires-marion-county/70416236007/ | 2023-07-16T14:33:01 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/16/self-serve-gas-comes-to-stations-impacted-by-2020-oregon-wildfires-marion-county/70416236007/ |
Bloomington-Normal
Galleries, museums
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. Wednesday through Saturday; 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 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; illinoisartstation.org; 309-386-1019.
Inside Out: Accessible Art Gallery & Cooperative; 200 W. Monroe St., Bloomington; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 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 5-8 p.m. first Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, also by appointment; 309-826-1193.
Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection; Turner Hall 126E—ISU Campus, Normal; noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m.-noon 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, noon-4 p.m. Saturday; 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; noon-4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7-9 p.m. Tuesday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday through Sunday; iwu.edu/art/galleries; 309-556-3391.
Prairie Aviation Museum; 2929 E. Empire St., Bloomington; open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 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 and Museum; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield; 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 and Mondays; $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.-noon 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, Contemporary 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_cf04cb54-2029-11ee-8a62-27222a95216d.html | 2023-07-16T14:33:02 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/life-entertainment/local/looking-for-art-culture-see-the-latest-central-illinois-exhibits/article_cf04cb54-2029-11ee-8a62-27222a95216d.html |
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