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New Greenville County government offices open. How to navigate buildings, where to park.
The new Greenville County office building will opens its doors to the public beginning at 8:30 a.m., Monday, July 17.
More than two years after breaking ground, the end is in sight for the first phase of the $1 billion University Ridge, County Square redevelopment.
Inside the building on Thursday, employees arranged their desks and connected their computers. Sweets already sit on a breakroom table inside one of the many offices.
“It was designed to not only be of service to the citizens, but also to be the catalyst for growth for the county square development,” said Greenville County spokesperson Bob Mihalic. “This whole development will be reflective of the professionalism of this building.”
The 250,000 square foot development, including the north and south buildings, infrastructure, and new parking desk cost $120 million.
Funding for the new county building is separate from the recent budget passed last June. In Feb. 2020, council passed an ordinance for a $120 million financing plan using an Installment Purchase Revenue bond. Once the property of the old council building is sold to build the second-half of the project, it will generate the funds for the bond.
Here’s what to know about the new Greenville County office building:
New parking deck for visitors, Greenville County employees
Along with a new building, comes the new parking deck with 1,050 parking spots, including 40 designated EV spots. The parking deck sits closest to the north building where county council chambers reside, which allows for easier access for public meeting attendees.
Levels 1-4 will be used for visitors with the top floors designated for employees.
Visitors can access entrances off Church Street, along with the original entrance off University Ridge. The buildings also feature access to sidewalks connected to downtown and the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
The old parking lots located near the original building will no longer be accessible.
Navigating the new Greenville County office buildings
Sharing the same address of 301 University Ridge, and connected through the terrace beneath the first level, the five-story north and south buildings are divided between their different functions.
Taxpayers can visit the West Greenville Summary Court, tax collector and planning and zoning via an elevator ride in the south building.
The joint terrace level features:
- Magistrate Court/West Greenville Summary Court
- Probate Court
- Veterans Affairs
- Greenville Federal Credit Union branch
The south building holds the following departments:
First floor:
- Reception/Main Entrance
- Tax Collector
- Real Property Services
Second floor:
- Register of Deeds
- Passport Office
- Auditors Office
Third floor:
- Planning & Zoning
- Building Permits & Codes
- Land Development & Subdivision Administration
- Engineering & Maintenance
Fourth floor:
- Greenville County Redevelopment Authority
- Human Relations
- Soil & Water
- USDA
The north building will include the following departments:
First floor:
- Council Chambers
- Council Committee Meeting Room
- Clerk to Council
- Voter Registration & Collections
Second floor:
- Finance & Procurement
- Human Resources
- Wellness Clinic
- Treasurer’s Office
- Legislative Delegation
Third floor:
- Information Systems
- Geographic Information Systems
Fourth floor:
- County Administration
- County Attorney
- Executive Conference
- Greenville Area Development Corporation
Digital directories can be found throughout the building, along with local art, combining the creative aspects of the building with the functionality and convenience.
On the first floor in the south building, there are tax kiosks to submit payments independently.
“We want to have public space, we want to be open, and we want to be beautiful…and convenient. And I think we accomplished all those things,” Mihalic said.
New Greenville County Council chambers
Located on the first floor of the north building, new county council chambers include upgrades to make visiting council meetings more convenient.
For example, a large screen within the chambers broadcasts to attendees how each member voted on a resolution or ordinance.
Per code, the new county council chambers can hold 199 people.
If the chamber is at capacity, visitors can convene just outside and watch the meeting via a live feed, which is also available to watch at home.
What’s next
Mihalic said the new County Square will generate a $1 billion economic impact in 7-9 years, once the total, 40-acre project is completed within 5-8 years.
Earlier this year, Whole Foods was announced as the retail anchor tenant for the County Square redevelopment.
The Perch Kitchen & Tap, a Chicago-based wood-fired restaurant and brewery, is also planned for County Square.
Lima One Capital also announced it will be expanding its U.S. headquarters to reside in the development, as well, creating approximately 300 new jobs according to a press release.
Roca Point Partners, the developer, has also secured more on-site projects to be announced later, according to Mihalic.
Currently, EMS workers still reside in the old building. Once they are able to move to their new building in McAlister Square, demolition can start and development of the restaurant, retail and office space can begin.
“This is the first step. And it went well. So hopefully the rest of the next five to eight years will go just as smooth,” said Mihalic.
Savannah Moss covers Greenville County government and growth & development. Reach her via email at smoss@gannett.com.
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Local credit unions: Tucson credit unions (Vantage West Credit Union, Tucson Federal Credit Union, Pyramid Federal Credit Union, Pima Federal Credit Union, Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union, Hughes Federal Credit Union) and the GoWest Foundation have teamed up with Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona to combat hunger and food insecurity. Throughout the month of July, the credit unions have adopted delivery routes, with leadership and staff delivering essential meals to individuals and families in need.
Sundt Foundation: The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $37,610 in grants to eight Tucson charities. The foundation awards quarterly grants to local Southern Arizona charities that support disadvantaged children and families. Awardees include:
St. Luke’s Home in the Desert: $10,000 to support renovations to its home, which provides assisted living care for low-income individuals.
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$6,610 for Marshall Home for Men to make urgent home repairs. The personal care facility serves elderly men with limited means, and most of the residents are veterans.
Youth on Their Own and Wheels for Kids each received $5,000. YOTO will use its grant to support its Mini Mall, where youth experiencing homelessness can receive free basic items such as food, hygiene supplies and school supplies. Wheels for Kids collects and overhauls used bikes to distribute to deserving kids, teens and adults. The grant will be used to purchase bike helmets, parts and locks.
Gabriel’s Angels received $3,500 to support the expansion of its pet therapy teams in Tucson. Gabriel’s Angels delivers free pet therapy services to at-risk children in Arizona.
The following three nonprofits each received $2,500:
Inside Out Network connects men and women leaving incarceration to assistance in shelter and housing; support groups; multiservice agencies; churches and ministries; substance abuse treatment; health care; legal matters; employment and job training; and education.
The BICAS grant supports its Youth Earn-a-Bike program, a multi-session bicycle repair course where students learn bicycle mechanics, practice tangible skills, build self-confidence and earn a bike.
Tu Nidito Children and Family Services provides emotional support programming to children, teenagers and families impacted by the diagnosis of a serious medical condition or death of a loved one.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The campaign to elect Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as President of the United States is letting some of its staffers go.
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DeSantis campaign officials said it let go of around 10 staffers in event planning last week.
This comes amid a new report showing political contributions are slowing.
The governor raised more than $20 million in the first six weeks since launching his campaign.
In comparison, former President Donald Trump raised more than $35 million from April through June, with about 15 million going to the official campaign.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Florida’s citrus season last year was the worst in a century, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The USDA report shows a huge drop-off in Florida’s production, which can only be compared to the start of the great depression.
Growers only produced 16 million boxes of oranges last year, down from more than 41 million boxes the year prior.
A rebound in production might happen in two-to-three years as new plantings take hold and surviving trees recover from Hurricane Ian.
The state’s citrus trade association is also looking at federal aid to keep growers afloat.
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The industry was struggling prior to Hurricane Ian because of pressures from construction, foreign imports, and citrus disease.
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WILTON MANORS, Fla. — (AP) — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits.
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The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Griggs carries. But she also represents their best chance of survival and moving where this domesticated breed belongs: inside homes, away from cars, cats, hawks, Florida heat and possibly government-hired exterminators.
Griggs is spearheading efforts to raise the $20,000 to $40,000 it would cost for a rescue group to capture, neuter, vaccinate, shelter and then give away the estimated 60 to 100 lionheads now populating Jenada Isles, an 81-home community in Wilton Manors.
They are descendants of a group a backyard breeder illegally let loose when she moved away two years ago.
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“They really need to be rescued. So we’ve tried to get the city to do it, but they’re just dragging their feet,” Griggs said. “They think that if they do that, then they’ll have to get rid of iguanas and everything else that people don’t want around.”
Monica Mitchell, whose East Coast Rabbit Rescue would likely lead the effort, said capturing, treating and finding homes for them “is not an easy process.” Few veterinarians treat rabbits and many prospective owners shy away when they find out how much work the animals require. Griggs agreed.
“People don’t realize they’re exotic pets and they’re complicated. They have a complicated digestive system and they have to eat a special diet,” said Griggs, a real estate agent. “You can’t just throw any table scraps at them.”
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Wilton Manors is giving Griggs and other supporters time to raise money and relocate the rabbits rather than exterminate them, even though the city commission voted in April to do just that after receiving an $8,000 estimate from a trapping company.
The vote came after some residents complained the lionheads dig holes, chew outdoor wiring and leave droppings on sidewalks and driveways. City commissioners also feared the rabbits could spread into neighboring communities and cities and become a traffic hazard if they ventured onto major streets.
“The safety of this rabbit population is of utmost importance to the City, and any decision to involve ourselves will be certain to see these rabbits placed into the hands of people with a passion to provide the necessary care and love for these rabbits,” Police Chief Gary Blocker said in a statement.
Watch: Central Florida rabbit care group sees growing leap of abandoned bunnies
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which often culls invasive animals, has told the city it will not intercede. The rabbits pose no immediate threat to wildlife.
Lionhead rabbits aren’t the only invasive species causing headaches or worse for Floridians. Burmese pythons and lionfish are killing off native species. Giant African snails eat stucco off homes and carry human disease. Iguanas destroy gardens. Like the Wilton Manors lionhead rabbits, those populations all started when people illegally turned them loose.
But unlike those species, Florida’s environment is not friendly to lionheads. Instead of the 7 to 9 years they live when properly housed, their lives outdoors are nasty, brutal and shortened.
Read: Bunnies run amok in Florida neighborhood
The lionheads’ heavy coat makes them overheat during Florida summers and their lack of fear makes them susceptible to predators. Munching on lawns is not a healthy diet. Their illnesses go untreated. They need owners.
“Domesticated (rabbits) released into the environment are not equipped to thrive on their own,” said Eric Stewart, executive director of the American Rabbit Breeders Association. He said the breeder who released them should be prosecuted, a path the city has not pursued.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Hiring events are happening across Central Florida for a handful of different positions.
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However, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is taking a quick flight for a different recruiting approach.
“I made the move to Orange County, Orlando, for a better quality of life for my family and for myself,” said Corp. Pedro Rivera with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
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After his time with the Marine Corps, Rivera became an agent with the Puerto Rico Police Department.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is hoping it can bring on more deputies like Rivera with an approach it has not taken before.
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Orange County Sheriff John Mina said a team of recruiters and deputies are heading to the island to host three different hiring events in San Juan and Mayaguez.
The trip was a no-brainer for the sheriff who has seen firsthand the significance of building a strong connection with the island.
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While serving as the chief of Orlando police, Mina sent officers to Puerto Rico to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to $7,500 in bonus pay for out-of-state deputies.
The salary ranges from $52,000 to $54,000 for starting deputies.
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It figures to be a night of firsts at PNC Park when the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cleveland Guardians at 7:05 p.m. Monday in the opener of a three-game series.
Right-hander Quinn Priester joined the Pirates on Sunday from Triple-A Indianapolis in anticipation of starting and making his major-league debut. He will face rookie right-hander Xzavion Curry (3-0, 3.04), who will be making his first start of the season for the Guardians.
The Pirates (41-52) have lost three games in a row, seven of eight and 10 of 12. The Guardians (45-48) are on a four-game losing streak.
Monday night also is expected to mark the big-league debut of Pirates catching prospect Endy Rodriguez, who will reportedly be called up from Indianapolis. Baseball America ranks Rodriguez as the Pirates’ top prospect and No. 22 overall in baseball.
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PITTSBURGH — A woman was found dead Monday morning in the area of the Mon Wharf.
At around 5:45 a.m. police were called to 1 Fort Pitt Blvd. for a 35-year-old female who was found unresponsive, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety.
She was pronounced dead by medics at the scene.
Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.
The cause and manner of death will come from the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner.
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Officials in Bucks County are ramping up efforts on Monday morning in the search for two children -- a 9-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl -- who were lost in flash flooding in Upper Makefield Township over the weekend.
Their mother died in the flooding, officials said.
Already, five people have been confirmed to have died following flash flooding that hit the Washington Crossing area on Saturday evening.
On Sunday, Upper Makefield Fire Chief Tim Brewer said that weather conditions had limited some of their search efforts along Houghs Creek over the weekend.
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But, Monday's search effort, he said, would be "triple" the size.
"This is going to be a massive undertaking," he said. "We are searching the entire creek."
Brewer said that the search will continue with air and underwater units that were unavailable due to weather yesterday.
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Drones will also fly in the area, he said. Monday’s search will focus on the creek, the damaged roadway, and the tree-lined hills on either side, according to Brewer.
The recovery effort so far
Officials have not yet provided the identifying information on those who have been found, so far.
On Sunday, officials said a total of seven people had gone missing in the flooding. Five have been recovered deceased and the two children remain missing.
Officials said over the weekend that the children belong to a family that was visiting the area from South Carolina that was caught in the storm.
The family of six -- all from Charleston, South Carolina -- were traveling along Route 532 in Upper Makefield Township on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. on their way to a to a barbecue when, officials said, a torrential downpour caused flooding in the area and disabled their vehicle.
The father managed to get their 4-year-old son out of the vehicle and they escaped the floodwaters.
However, the two women in the vehicle, the children's mother and their grandmother got swept away along with the children as they tried to rescue the 9-month-old boy and 2-year-old girl, officials said.
The mother's body was recovered over the weekend. But, the grandmother survived, and officials said Sunday, that she is being treated at a nearby hospital.
"She's fine," Brewer said, when asked the grandmother's condition on Monday morning.
On Sunday, Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, visited the community to express his support for their recovery efforts and see first hand the devastation cause by the weekend's storm.
Officials plan to provide another update on the ongoing search at 4 p.m.
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PONTIAC — Animal shows, tractor pulls and chainsaw sculpting will be among the entertainment at the 92nd Livingston County Ag Fair, which runs Wednesday through Saturday in Pontiac.
The fair has been a tradition in Livingston County since 1930. Each year, a group of volunteers not only hosts the event but also maintains 4-H Park, repairs buildings, oversees an annual scholarship program for 4-H members and sponsors fundraisers with the goal of continuing the fair’s traditions.
All children ages 10 and under are admitted to the fair for free.
Individuals over the age of 60 are admitted for $2.
Anyone over the age of 10 who comes before 4 p.m. is admitted for $5 each day. Those who come after 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday will be admitted for $10. Adults coming after 4 p.m. on Thursday will be admitted for free.
On Wednesday, the fair’s king and queen will be announced along with the scholarship presentations. This will be followed by a World Championship Rodeo put on by Broken Horn Rodeo Co.
On Friday, there will be a kids tractor pull at 4:30 p.m. followed by additional tractor pulls at 6:30 p.m. There also will be a decorated cake auction benefitting the fair’s scholarship fund.
On Saturday, there will be a chainsaw carving auction with all proceeds benefitting the Livingston County Fair. There also will be a demo derby in the grandstand area, presented by Ramer Race Promotions at 7:30 p.m.
The fair takes place on the fairgrounds at 18142 4-H Park Road in Pontiac. For a full schedule of events and entertainment, visit livingstoncountyagfair.com.
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jasmine Mehalic, 14, Streator, a member of the Wide Awake Timberline 4-H Club,removed the saddle from her horse, Cowboy, after practicing for rodeo games Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
Fans blow to beat the heat as Grace Brown, 12, Flanagan, a member of the Flanagan Town & Country 4-H Club, helps her brother, Trevor, change the litter in their chicken cages Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair in Pontiac. The fair runs through 7:30 p.m. Saturday and includes a variety of exhibits, The Cincinnati Circus 7 p.m. Thursday, World Championship Rodeo at 7 p.m. Friday and demolition derby at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. For a photo gallery, go to www.pantagraph.com.
Natalie Zimmerman, 9, Pontiac, left, and Elena Krause, 10, Pontiac, both members of the Emmington Hotshots 4-H Club, wait to display their Cheviot sheep during competition Wednesday at the fair.
Ty Drach, 16, Pontiac, a member of the Fairbury Prairie Farmers 4-H Club, prepared his beef exhibit Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair. Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
Josie Hart, 9, Cornell, a member of the Community Classic Clovers, and her mother, Susie, wash her hereford steer before judging Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
Internationally recognized wood carver Steve Higgins of Kansas City, Mo., uses a chainsaw to carve a frog from a tree stump Wednesday at the fair. Higgins' work has been seen around the world and won him the 2014 U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture championship.
Photos: Country life still alive at Livingston County 4-H Fair
A multitude of contestant from across Livingston County brought their 4-H entries to Pontiac for the Livingston County Ag Fair.
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jasmine Mehalic, 14, Streator, a member of the Wide Awake Timberline 4-H Club,removed the saddle from her horse, Cowboy, after practicing for rodeo games Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
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Fans blow to beat the heat as Grace Brown, 12, Flanagan, a member of the Flanagan Town & Country 4-H Club, helps her brother, Trevor, change the litter in their chicken cages Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair in Pontiac. The fair runs through 7:30 p.m. Saturday and includes a variety of exhibits, The Cincinnati Circus 7 p.m. Thursday, World Championship Rodeo at 7 p.m. Friday and demolition derby at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. For a photo gallery, go to www.pantagraph.com.
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Natalie Zimmerman, 9, Pontiac, left, and Elena Krause, 10, Pontiac, both members of the Emmington Hotshots 4-H Club, wait to display their Cheviot sheep during competition Wednesday at the fair.
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All eyes were on 4-H judge Larry Martell of Ancona as he judged the vegetable plates Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
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Members of local 4-H clubs plaid a hand of cards while waiting to show their livestock Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
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Ty Drach, 16, Pontiac, a member of the Fairbury Prairie Farmers 4-H Club, prepared his beef exhibit Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair. Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
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Josie Hart, 9, Cornell, a member of the Community Classic Clovers, and her mother, Susie, wash her hereford steer before judging Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
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Dee Woodburn of Pontiac judges Laine Honeggar's 4-H floral entry Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
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Contestants line up with their livestock entries for judging Wednesday at the Livingston County Ag Fair.
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Internationally recognized wood carver Steve Higgins of Kansas City, Mo., uses a chainsaw to carve a frog from a tree stump Wednesday at the fair. Higgins' work has been seen around the world and won him the 2014 U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture championship.
Contact Drew Zimmerman at 309-820-3276. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DZimmermanLee
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DECATUR, Ala. — History was made this week as Decatur Morgan Hospital admitted its first-ever animal patient. A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Kale was taken in for a CT scan to monitor healing from an infection.
Kale is housed at the Cook Museum of Natural Science after a stint at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. According to his biography at the museum's website, the endangered animal was accidentally caught on a hook by a fisherman off a pier on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia back in 2019.
The hook had to be removed via several invasive surgeries, which left Kale with wounds that didn't fully heal and created scar tissue. He also developed a fistula, a hollow space that can become infected if not cleaned regularly.
Cook Museum said in a Facebook post that Kale is currently suffering from a deep infection of the shell. A CT scan is the best tool to monitor the progress of Kale's treatments.
It's estimated that Kale's medical treatments cost about $6,000 per year, which is why the museum solicits donations from the public to benefit his treatment plan.
About the turtles
The Sea Turtle Conservancy estimates there are between 7-9,000 nesting Kemp's ridley females in the wild. The number of active nests faces a steep decline, they say, due to shrimp trawlers that disturb and/or destroy the nests as they work.
An adult Kemp's ridley can weigh between 70-108 pounds and are thought to live into their 30s. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says their primary threat, as Kale found out, is unintended capture in fishing gear, an event called "bycatch." Ridleys are usually caught up in hooks, nets, traps, and trawls.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Brevard County church leaders and a church member were found guilty for their roles in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
James and Casey Cusick and David Lesperance were arrested in June 2021.
The Cusicks lead Global Outreach Church of Melbourne, and Lesperance attended church there, according to court records.
They were each charged with entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct in a restricted building, violent entry in the Capitol, and picketing inside the Capitol.
Late Friday, a jury in Washington found all three men guilty of all four charges against them.
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Their sentencing is set for October.
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A 48-year-old Florida man was bitten on his back by a shark while he was sitting in the water off New Smyrna Beach, according to authorities.
The attack happened around 2 p.m. Saturday near the south jetty.
The Lake Worth man suffered minor injuries and refused to be taken to a hospital, Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Deputy Chief Tamra Malphurs said.
A day prior, a 21-year-old DeLand man was bitten by a shark and seriously injured while surfing off New Smyrna Beach, officials said.
The man was bitten around 3 p.m. Friday, also near the south jetty.
Malphurs said the man was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening but serious wound to his foot.
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The attacks marked the second and third shark bites reported in Volusia County in 2023.
Lifeguards rescued 57 people from the ocean over the weekend, according to officials.
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A 21-year-old DeLand man was bitten by a shark and seriously injured Friday while surfing off New Smyrna Beach, officials said.
The shark attack happened around 3 p.m. Friday near the south jetty.
Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Deputy Chief Tamra Malphurs said the man was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening wound to his foot.
The incident marked the second shark bite of the year in Volusia County, Malphurs said.
On Saturday, a 48-year-old Florida man was bitten on his back by a shark while he was sitting in the water off New Smyrna Beach, according to authorities.
The attack happened around 2 p.m., also near the south jetty.
The Lake Worth man suffered minor injuries and refused to be taken to a hospital, Malphurs said.
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It was the third shark bite reported in Volusia County in 2023.
Lifeguards rescued 57 people from the ocean over the weekend, according to officials.
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Big money flows to Lakeland's Colleen Burton, some from companies and groups outside Fla.
What do Abbott Laboratories, CVS, Humana, Cigna, Comcast, Pfizer, Eli Lilly and JP Morgan Chase have in common?
One answer: They are among the major corporations and industry groups that have contributed to Florida Sen. Colleen Burton during her nine years in the state Legislature.
Burton, a Lakeland Republican, is a formidable fundraiser. Her political committee, Friends of Colleen Burton, has received more than $1.7 million in contributions since she formed it in 2018 while serving in the Florida House.
Burton has also collected nearly $1.5 million in direct campaign donations during her five elections for the Legislature, starting with the 2014 cycle.
“She is a prolific fundraiser,” said Aubrey Jewett, a professor of political science at the University of Central Florida. “She must really invest a lot of time and energy into raising money.”
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Last August, during the homestretch of the 2022 election, Transparency USA issued a report showing that Burton had raised more money than any other Republican in the state House at that point.
Burton first gained election to the Florida House in 2014 and easily repelled challenges over the next three cycles. She handily defeated Democrat Veysel Dokur, a late entrant, in last year’s Senate election, having collected about $423,000 — including money carried over from previous campaigns — compared with about $18,000 for Dokur.
Republicans dominate in Polk County, and Burton has always run in safely red districts. So why raise so much money? Jewett said legislators have varying motivations for piling up the campaign cash.
“Political science research suggests a little bit about why this might be happening,” Jewett said. “Even if you're in a safe district, the thought is if you raise a lot of money, that helps keep it safe, that you scare off any potential challengers because they see how much money you have raised and they realize how much they probably would have to spend in order to be competitive, to knock you off.”
A bulging campaign war chest also scares off any fellow partisans who might be considering a primary election challenge, Jewett said.
There is another reason for a legislator to amass a bundle of campaign money: aspirations of attaining leadership in the House or Senate.
“If you have a reputation for being able to raise a lot of money and then sharing that with your colleagues to make sure that you keep the majority, that certainly works in your favor when they're trying to make leadership decisions,” Jewett said.
That approach worked for Burton’s fellow senator representing Polk County, Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula. Albritton proved himself a prodigious fundraiser and transferred considerable money from his political committee to support fellow Republicans en route to being designated Senate president for the 2024-2026 term.
It’s not clear whether Burton, 65, is seeking the Senate’s top position. She did not answer that question in an email from The Ledger. She has filed to run for re-election in 2026, and state records show that Burton’s campaign account transferred $20,000 in December to her 2026 campaign.
Many out-of-state contributors
Legislators have two ways of raising money. They can accept direct campaign contributions, beginning as soon as a new election cycle opens. Those donations face limits of $1,000 per contributor for each cycle — the primary election and the general election.
State lawmakers may also create political committees, which are allowed to coordinate directly with candidates, unlike federal political-action committees. In 2013, the year before Burton joined the Florida Legislature, lawmakers scrapped the existing cap of $500 on contributions to committees. The entities now face no limits on the size of donations.
Before joining the Legislature, Burton directed a trio of nonprofits — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Polk County, Polk Vision and the Imperial Symphony Orchestra. That background might help account for her prowess at political fundraising.
Burton had success from her first campaign in 2014, when she raised about $286,000. While many of her backers were individuals in Florida, she collected checks from such corporate donors as Humana, an insurance corporation based in Kentucky; Consulate Health Care, a nursing home company based in Atlanta; and the Doctors Company, a medical malpractice insurer in California.
Since then, Burton’s official campaign account has drawn a wider array of corporate and industry supporters, some from Florida and others from out of state. Burton moved into positions on health-related committees while in the House, and she has drawn plentiful financial backing from the medical sector.
Just since 2021, the roster of donors to Burton’s official campaign includes Amgen, a biotechnology company based in Virginia; Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical titan based in Indiana; Centene Management, a managed care company based in St. Louis; and Prime Therapeutics, a pharmacy benefits management company based in Minnesota. She has also drawn contributions from a wealth of industry groups, such as the Florida Assisted Living PAC, Florida’s Cardiology PAC and the Florida Insurance Council.
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Corporate donors from other sectors have also been generous to Burton’s campaign. She has drawn contributions from the entertainment realm (NBC Universal, Comcast), energy companies (NextEra, Duke Energy, TECO), insurers (Aflac, Florida Blue) and liquor and tobacco (Florida Beer Wholesalers, Dosamar Corporation).
And Burton has gathered donations from Florida’s most prominent companies and business groups, such as U.S. Sugar, Associated Industries and the Florida Transportation Builders Association.
Burton established her political committee, Friends of Colleen Burton, in March 2018. With no limits on contributions, it has collected many checks for $10,000 or more, though donations in the range of $1,000 to $2,500 are more typical.
The biggest donor to Burton’s PAC is the Florida Prosperity Fund, giving a combined $72,500, according to Transparency USA. That conservative PAC drew money from some of the state’s most prominent corporate and industry groups.
Burton’s PAC has received $38,000 in donations from Centene, Transparency USA reported. That publicly traded company ranks 25th on the Forbes 500.
PhRMA — officially the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Better Government Committee, a nationally powerful trade group — has delivered $25,500 to Burton’s PAC, according to Transparency USA. The PAC gave her $12,500 last year and provided $7,500 this year, just before the start of the legislative session.
Other top donors include Voice of Florida Business — the PAC of the Florida Chamber of Commerce ($23,500) — TECO ($20,000) and the Florida Insurance Council PAC ($17,000).
Sharing funds with Republicans
The day before the start of this year’s legislative session, Burton’s PAC reported a flurry of donations, with contributions of $2,500 each from such entities as the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Simply Healthcare Plans and the Florida Senior Living PAC, topped by a $10,000 donation from Floridians for Economic Advancement.
That conservative group has given $35,000 to Burton’s PAC since 2020. She has also received large donations from Citizens for Conservative Leadership, Floridians for a Stronger Democracy and Elevating Florida’s Future.
“I would say with the kind of money that she's raising, there almost certainly has been some aggressive fundraising, either directly from her, or presumably she's got a fundraising team making calls and contacts on her behalf,” Jewett said. “But I'm sure some of it has been directly from her.”
Burton did not answer a question about how much time she devotes to fundraising.
“As a state representative, I was honored to have strong support, both personally and financially, in my successful 2022 bid to serve in the Florida Senate,” Burton said in an emailed statement. “It is not uncommon for elected leaders to fundraise through political committees to defend their seat and to support fellow legislators and legislative candidates, which I have done effectively since 2018, as we continue to build Republican majorities and supermajorities in both chambers.”
Burton has been generous in sharing money with other candidates and political groups. Her political committee has reported three transfers totaling nearly $500,000 to the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee.
The senator’s PAC provided $75,000 to the Republican Party of Florida in 2020. She has also given $25,000 to the Economic Freedom Committee and $2,500 to the Republican Party of Polk County. In last year’s election, Burton’s PAC made maximum donations of $1,000 to the campaigns of several fellow Republicans, among then Sen. Ileana Garcia, Sen. Jason Brodeur and Senate candidates Jay Collins and Corey Simon.
Burton’s official campaign gave $25,000 to the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee in January. She also reported a series of charitable contributions from her campaign early this year: $10,000 each to Volunteers in Service to the Elderly, United Way of Central Florida and One More Child, and $5,000 each to the Polk State College Foundation and Options for Women, a pregnancy care center, among others.
On the expenditure side, both the campaign and the committee have made regular payments to K. Ballard Consulting for finance consulting and Political Insights for campaign consulting.
Should rules be changed?
The rules allowing large sums to be transferred among political committees should be changed, said Ben Wilcox, research director for Integrity Florida, a nonprofit institute that is nonpartisan but has a progressive focus.
“That points to the absurdity, I guess would be the best word to describe it, of our campaign finance system regulation here in Florida,” Wilcox said. “I mean, we put limits on what you can contribute directly to a candidate’s campaign account, but then that same candidate can go out and create a political committee and raise unlimited amounts of money. So it just makes really no sense.”
Wilcox said his organization would like to see Florida adopt rules to prohibit transfers between political committees. He said the current practice, in which some legislators shuffle tens of thousands to other candidates’ committees, belies the notion that a donation will be used by the candidate who receives it.
Wilcox said that two prominent Republicans sponsored bills in this year’s session to end transfers between political committees, but the legislation failed to advance.
Jewett said the Republicans who control the Legislature, with supermajorities in both houses, have no incentive to revise the current rules on campaign finance.
Burton is not alone
Burton’s predecessor in the House and Senate, Lakeland Republican Kelli Stargel, was also adept at raising money. Stargel’s political committee collected $2.8 million from 2013 through early 2022, when she left the Florida Senate because of term limits.
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Like Burton, Stargel received sizeable donations from most of Florida’s prominent corporations and industry groups, such as the Voice of Florida Business PAC, Associated Industries of Florida, Florida Power & Light and Independent Living Systems.
Albritton, whose district covers a slice of southern Polk County, is among the Legislature’s most accomplished fundraisers. His committee, Advancing Florida Agriculture, has collected nearly $6.3 million in contributions since 2015.
As The Ledger reported in 2020, expenditure reports showed that Albritton regularly traveled out of state to meet with potential contributors. Financial reports for Burton’s committee show only two payments suggestions trips outside Florida: $44 for food at a restaurant in Gross Pointe, Michigan, in September 2021, and $833 for lodging at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee, in October 2022.
Burton has used her committee’s money to pay for lodging at such places as The Biltmore in Coral Gables and Eau Palm Beach Resort. Other notable expenses include $15,150 to Curate Travel and Events, a Tallahassee company; about $4,300 to the Watercolor Inn in Santa Rosa Beach for event fees and deposits; and about $6,830 to Roux 30A, a restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach.
Burton’s committee has reported spending about $2,700 on airfare.
Backers pleased with bills
During her first term in the Florida House, Burton was assigned to the Health and Human Services Committee, and the health realm has since become her specialty. She served as chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee during her final term in the House and was appointed to chair the Senate’s Health Policy Committee for this year’s session.
“Being a committee chair certainly can help your fundraising quite a bit,” Jewett said. “She’s gotten quite a bit of money from corporate PACs, including from other states. And so, often if you're a committee chair, then you will get donations from PACs and corporations that feel they might have business in front of your committee.”
Burton has sponsored and supported legislation promoted by some of corporate and industry contributors to her campaign and political committee. She has consistently said that political donations reflect approval of her policies and that campaign donations do not influence her actions or votes.
In 2021, during the peak of the pandemic, Burton introduced a House bill limiting liability lawsuits against health-care providers, including nursing homes, over claims related to COVID-19. The nursing home industry supported the bill, while the AARP opposed it. A Senate companion bill passed into law.
The following year, Burton sponsored legislation to extend the period of the liability protections for health care providers against COVID-related claims. Again, the Legislature approved a Senate companion bill. Burton’s committee also advanced a bill that reduced the required hours of care provided by nurses and certified nursing assistants at nursing homes.
Burton introduced a bill in this year’s session that allows certified nursing assistants in nursing homes to handle some tasks previously reserved for registered nurses. The bill passed and has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The senator sponsored a bill this year that would have made it harder to sue a nursing home or other long-term care facility over the death of a resident. That legislation did not advance.
Those bills drew backing from the nursing home industry, whose leaders cite a staffing crisis, worsened by the pandemic, as a threat to the economic survival of many facilities.
Political donations do not necessarily equate to legislation. But Jewett said money does yield access to elected officials, and the potential to influence them.
“There is a fair bit of political science research that shows that big donors do get more access, that they do get a seat at the table and, to use an old, trite saying, that they do get the ear of the legislator,” Jewett said. “And they do get more personal face time with the legislator. So if you're a big donor, you do get more access, not just in the Florida Legislature but every legislature, including Congress.”
Wilcox put it more bluntly.
“Politicians will always say that their campaign fundraising doesn't affect their vote,” he said. “That strains credulity to say that it is not affecting the bills they sponsor and then how they vote. … You have to ask yourself, ‘Why are these interests giving that much money?’ They’ve got to feel like they're getting something for that money. They're not giving money in the interest of good government. They’re giving money in the interest of government being good to them.”
Gary White can be reached at gary.white@theledger.com or 863-802-7518. Follow on Twitter @garywhite13.
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AUSTIN, Texas — For mental health support for LGBTQ youth, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. For trans peer support, call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Gov. Greg Abbott and state lawmakers have used variations of the phrase “parental rights” this year to push a litany of legislation, with varying degrees of success.
They’ve vowed to empower Texas parents in their fights for everything from sweeping changes to the state’s foster care system and what can be taught in schools to using tax dollars to subsidize kids’ private school tuition.
But Kari, a Georgetown mother of a transgender 17-year-old, says she feels like she has “no choices at all” as she and her family stare down a ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments for trans minors that goes into effect Sept. 1.
“My rights as a parent have not only been infringed upon, but they’ve been stripped. I’ve been removed from making a decision about my child’s health care with my child and for my child,” said Kari, who agreed to talk to The Texas Tribune if her full name wasn’t used because she fears her family could be targeted by hate groups.
Senate Bill 14’s passage leaves families with trans kids in a myriad of challenging situations. Some are weighing the stress of uprooting their lives against the psychological damage their children could experience once access to gender-affirming care is cut off. Others are unable to leave the state and are preparing to watch their children go through what they call government-forced detransitioning. And one low-income family with a trans kid wants to move but is struggling to raise money to do so.
The law will allow trans minors already receiving transition-related care to be “weaned off” puberty blockers and hormone treatments in a “medically appropriate” manner. But parents and medical experts say the law doesn’t provide clarity on how that should happen — and that can be unsafe to wean people off of such treatment at all.
Texans whose kids are transgender say the law is an affront to the notion that Abbott and the Legislature are champions of parental rights since each of the choices it leaves them could have dire outcomes. And a new lawsuit that aims to block the ban on gender-affirming care argues that the law violates parental rights already enshrined in the state constitution.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and Lambda Legal are representing several doctors and parents of trans kids, who argue in the lawsuit that SB 14 violates those constitutional rights by stopping parents from providing medical care for their children. It also says the law discriminates against transgender kids because the ban applies only to them and allows cisgender children to access the same treatments for care that isn’t aimed at transitioning.
The state constitution says Texans can’t be “deprived of life, liberty, property, privileges or immunities, or in any manner disfranchised.” The suits argues that means Texas parents with transgender children should not be blocked from accessing the recommended treatment that doctors and medical groups say lessens trans kids’ higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide.
“The Texas Constitution provides stronger rights for parents, stronger rights in the guarantees of equality ... and much stronger rights with respect to the individual rights of autonomy,” Lambda Legal senior counsel Paul Castillo said. “Those decisions that rest with parents are at their apex when they are made in consultation with physicians who recommend this medically necessary care.”
Lawmakers who championed the bill claimed that health care providers recommending transition-related care, like puberty blockers and hormone treatments, latched on to a “social contagion” to influence parents and kids to elect life-altering treatments that kids may regret when they’re older. They also disputed the science and research behind transition-related care.
Parents “were given a false dichotomy choice between ‘it’s either this or suicide,’” state Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, said during a committee hearing for his companion bill to SB 14. “The science doesn’t support that. It is unconscionable to me that a licensed health care provider would put a parent in that position.”
But Kari — and many other parents and trans kids who testified against the legislation throughout this year’s regular legislative session — say the journey to beginning gender-affirming care was filled with methodical, thoughtful decisions made over long periods of time.
Abbott, Oliverson and state Sen. Donna Campbell, a Republican from New Braunfels who authored SB 14, did not respond to requests for comment about parents of trans kids saying the law undermines their rights.
Kari said she put in hours of research and had several discussions with her child’s therapist and doctor before deciding that testosterone treatments were the best way to avoid the “personal anguish” her son would feel as his body developed the physical characteristics of a gender with which he didn’t identify.
Lawmakers supporting the bill said children are too young to decide whether to undergo gender-affirming care, even though the treatments they will soon be banned from accessing are available to cisgender kids of the same age for other medical purposes.
“A lot of politicians throw around the term ‘informed decision,’ but that’s exactly what we’ve done,” Kari said.
Emily Witt, a spokesperson for the Texas Freedom Network, a left-leaning state watchdog organization that supports public education and religious freedom, said state leaders, in order to limit the rights of trans people, are using the term “parental rights” to tap into a groundswell of fears from Texans who think the government is going too far in determining what their kids learn.
“It’s been co-opted to tap into this cultural fear of not having control over your kids’ lives,” Witt said, “when really their agenda is erasing trans people.”
A sense of betrayal
A ninth generation Texan, Kari feels a deep sense of betrayal about her elected leaders crafting a law that takes aim at what she — and doctors — think is best for her child.
Part of her wants to move her family to a state where her child could legally stay on his current level of hormones. But they don’t have the stockpile of savings needed to do that.
And the discussions with her children about leaving the only state they’ve ever known have devastated her.
Her son will be 18 within a year, so the ban won’t apply to him after his next birthday. So for her, it’s almost a waiting game to see if his psychological reaction to being weaned off hormone treatments is so grim that it outweighs the other considerations.
Trans youth are more likely to be at risk of depression and suicide than their cisgender peers. And some doctors say that trans kids’ mental health improves if they are allowed to take hormones.
“It’s almost like, you know, watching a wildfire. You want to stay to protect your house. You don’t want to leave,” Kari said. “ So you’re waiting until that moment where you can feel the heat or the flames and you have to flee.”
For now, the family’s plan is to follow the law, which means Kari’s child will need to be “weaned off” his hormones in a “medically appropriate” manner. Still, that’s something many medical groups, including the Texas Medical Association, warned could have devastating physical and mental effects on minors.
So for Laura Rodriguez, whose trans son, Gabe, is 16, it feels like the flames are already licking at their heels.
She wants to move to a state where transition-related health care is still available to kids. But her family faces several financial roadblocks to leaving. After years of putting money into their house in Houston, they have spent months looking for rental properties out of state. They planned on using money they’ve collected from a GoFundMe campaign, but then their 2002 GMC Safari was stolen from a grocery store parking lot. Now they’ve had to use some of those funds to buy a replacement vehicle before the move.
Rodriguez’s husband works in retail and his employer will transfer his job to another state, but her position in the public sector is based in Houston, so she will need to find a new job in a state she’d never been to until this month, when the family went to check out potential homes.
“I won’t have my little village, you know? But at the same time, I need to be that village for my children,” Rodriguez said. “I need to be the safety net that my children need.”
As Mexican-Americans, Rodriguez and her family have deep roots in what is now Texas.
“My family never crossed any borders; the borders crossed us. My family has been here for generations,” Rodriguez said. “What do I know about anywhere else? What do I have anywhere else?”
Mama bear
For years, trans Texans have lived in fear as they’ve watched state leaders push a litany of legislation and policies that would limit their lives. In 2017, lawmakers tried to restrict which bathrooms trans people could use in public with legislation that ultimately failed.
In 2021, lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would classify gender-affirming care as child abuse. But Abbott still ordered the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents who provided their kids access to such care, a directive that’s being fought in the courts.
Rodriguez said she knew it was time to move to another state when she asked her son if he wanted to leave Texas and he said, “I’d rather not be arrested as a sex offender for being trans.”
At school, Gabe’s friends tried to find loopholes in the new law that they hoped would allow him to stay. When they couldn’t, they offered to help him pack up his home. Some of them even prayed for him.
“Lots of my friends are Christian, but they’re still supportive of the LGBTQ community,” he said.
Earlier this month, Rodriguez and her husband found a three-bedroom apartment for her family of five to share in another state. She says the process was a struggle, but she thinks it’s the best move in the long run, even if they had to ask people they don’t know for help.
“I can’t believe it sometimes that it’s because [of] all of these strangers that this is even possible,” she said.
Sherry Brodell, whose family lives in a rural area outside Austin, constantly experiences the impacts of raising a 13-year-old trans son in a state where his gender identity has become a focus of Texas politics.
Part of that included conversations about what to do if Child Protective Services showed up at their home to investigate her on child abuse charges.
“My youngest said, ‘If they come and talk to me, I am going to … look them in the eye and tell them, ‘I know why you’re here, and let me just tell you, it was no abuse in my home, unless the abuse is having a family who loves you,’” Brodell said.
Brodell worries that her son can’t wait things out since he is only 13 and will have to go years without gender-affirming care. Her son is reckoning with the fact that he must go through the puberty of a gender he does not want to be.
But he’s also trying to steel himself for what’s to come.
“The reality is that a lot of trans people throughout history have been through a whole lot worse than that,” she says he told her. “If I have to wait until I’m 18, I won’t be the first trans person who has to do it.”
Some lawmakers this year also took aim at gender-affirming care for adults, though attempts at blocking access for people over 18 failed. Still, it stirred fear in many trans Texans.
Brodell decided the only choice she had was to stay in Texas and fight. She was in the Capitol several times this year to oppose the bills targeting trans people. She held a sign that said, “You Woke the Mama Bear.”
She and Kari have both joined their local chapters of PFLAG. It’s a source of support as they wait to see how the ban will impact their children while politicians portray themselves as champions for parental rights and the recent lawsuit begins to work its way through court.
“Instead of just being alone against the whole world, we were at least dealing with it as a community,” Brodell said.
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Polk's top home sale in June was in Lake Wales' exclusive, historic Mountain Lake
Historic and lakefront properties were among June’s highest priced home sales in Polk County.
The top five sales for the month ranged from $1.5 million for an estate in Lake Wales' exclusive Mountain Lake community, near Bok Tower Gardens, to $1.05 million for a home in the Delphi Woods East community not far from Little Banana Lake in Lakeland.
In between was a property in Auburndale's Water Ridge community, a home on Lakeland's Scott Lake, and a home within the gated Providence Golf Club community in Davenport.
The following listings were provided by Realtor Todd Schroth, a team leader at eXp Realty in Altamonte Springs.
2300 N. Scenic Highway in Lake Wales
The top price for a home sold in June was a historic Mediterranean Revival-style with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms on 2.56 acres at 2300 N. Scenic Highway in Lake Wales.
The 6,250-square-foot home sold for $1.5 million. It was on the market since December and offered fully furnished.
The single-family residence was designed and built in 1921 by architect Harden de Valson Pratt III as part of the Franklin L. Gunther Estate within the winter resort community of Mountain Lake.
It has a spacious, custom-designed primary suite with two en-suite baths on the main level plus four additional bedrooms upstairs with en-suite bathrooms.
There is also a detached pool house with full bath, steam shower and kitchenette.
The layout is spacious and has many classic features of its era, including a large gathering room that flows into a formal living room and an all-seasons sunroom. There are French doors with vintage hardware and many built-ins throughout.
Additional features include a large in-ground pool and spa, a four-car detached garage and an air-conditioned basement.
Outside, there is a four-space carport off the circular driveway as well as parking for golf carts and plenty of spaces for arriving guests.
551 Adams View Lane, Auburndale
The second most expensive residential property sold last month in Polk County was a lakefront custom built home by Hulbert Homes in 2021. The location is beyond the gates of the Water Ridge community at 551 Adams View Lane in Auburndale.
The $4,224-square-foot, single-family residence on an oversized lot on the shore of Lake Van sold for $1.475 million in June.
It was designed with family, comfort and entertaining in mind while maximizing expansive views. The vistas from the entrance and throughout the home are made possible by 10-foot-sliding glass doors to the pool area, which was completed in travertine for an eye-appealing walk toward the pool or the lake.
The home’s floor plan is open with high ceilings and hardwood floors. The open concept kitchen has quartz countertops, a large walk-in pantry, breakfast nook and a centrally located island that flows into the family room.
The master suite on the first floor is expansive with lake views and has an extra-large walk-in closet with custom shelving. There is also a large shower and soaking tub.
The ground floor contains an office and large guest room suite. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a bonus-game room and snack bar with a drink refrigerator and sink.
Outdoors, a lanai covers the pool and spa area. There are water sport features, including a boat dock just beyond the back door with two jet ski lifts.
1252 Lake Point Drive, Lakeland
This Lakeland property along 185 feet of Scott Lake shoreline sits at the end of a cul-de-sac hidden from the road in the Lake Point subdivision at 1252 Lake Point Drive in Lakeland.
Its sale price in June of $1.3 million placed it as the third most expensive home sale in Polk County for the month.
“When you pull into the circular-pavered drive you enter into a resort-style courtyard that makes you feel like you are in a tropical oasis,” the listing said.
At 4,600 square feet of air-conditioned living space, the single-family residence on a little less than an acre has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a chef-caliber kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances.
The kitchen boasts newly installed granite counters and a large island. The two-story single-family residence has a sitting room and multiple living spaces, including formal living and dining rooms, a family room and a billiards-ready game room.
There is a Florida room, office and lower-level game room with a wet bar. The home’s towering windows offer panoramic views of the lake.
Natural light also floods the home through the fenestration and its soaring ceilings. For family adventures and entertaining, the outside has a wood-burning pizza oven as part of an outdoor kitchen.
The saltwater pool is decked out in pavers. There is a boat dock with a lift as well as manicured grounds.
“You can truly immerse yourself in Florida's waterfront living, enjoying wonderful sunrises that will leave you breathless,” the listing said.
May's top salesHome owned by Publix CEO is Polk County's most expensive sold in May
314 Chadwick Drive in Davenport
Coming fourth on the list of most expensive home sales in June was a newly renovated Bristol model by ABD Development Homes at 314 Chadwick Drive in Davenport. The 4,106-square-feet home sold for $1.14 million. It sits on a 2.8-acre lot within the Providence Golf Club community.
“The grand Entry is FANTASTIC with a chandelier suspended from the first floor's soaring 23-foot-high ceiling invokes an extraordinary presence, while two indoor fireplaces flawlessly maintain a sense of warmth and intimacy,” the listing said.
The centerpiece of the formal dining area is a three-tiered, wrought iron chandelier. There are porcelain tile floors throughout the open floor plan with extra high baseboards at 7.25 inches and oversized windows for natural lighting.
A chef might envy the kitchen with its multiple professional upgrades made about a year ago, such as quartz countertops, high-end appliances, quartz stone back splash to the ceiling, new cabinets accented with crown molding, which can be seen from a breakfast bar and food preparation island and informal dining area.
Extras include a large overhead loft that offers space to work or play. And the single-family residence has five bedrooms. In the first-floor master bedroom, there are his-and-hers walk-in closets, large soaking tub in the master bathroom with tray ceilings overhead.
Beyond its French doors, there is an “oversized backyard for al fresco living,” the listing said. There is a saltwater swimming pool that was recently constructed in 2021 with LED lighting and fountains as well as an eight-person spa with sparkling jets. The pool deck has a cool membrane coating to accommodate barefoot walks in the hottest sun around the home’s water features.
The home also features a fully integrated voice-controlled smart house system and Google cameras. The oversized three-car garage provides plenty of space for extra vehicles and storage.
For AprilPolk County's most expensive home sale in April was a $3.98 million, 55-acre horse estate
2510 Delphi Woods Circle, Lakeland
Rounding out the top five most expensive home sold last month was a brand new one built by Hulbert Homes in southeast Lakeland's Delphi Woods East community, not far from Little Banana Lake.
This 3,740-square-foot home sold in June for $1.05 million. The abode is secluded deep within the Delphi community.
The single-family residence at 2510 Delphi Woods Circle has four bedrooms and four bathrooms with a flex-space room, which can be used as an office or extra bedroom.
The pool area is screened-in and its extended deck is paved in brick. This slice of luxury sits on a one-third acre corner lot.
The kitchen has an open plan layout, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a humongous walk-in pantry with extra shelves for additional storage, plenty of cabinet space and tiled backsplash.
Throughout the home the builder installed luxury vinyl plank floors to accommodate years of high-volume traffic moving from room to room. The great room has a gas fireplace, windows that provide abundant natural lighting, and it connects to the cooking area seamlessly for easy conversation.
In the upstairs, there is a massive laundry room with extra cabinets and a storage closet – all conveniently located between the upstairs bedrooms. Fresh air is available upstairs via an exterior deck with a sitting area.
The extra-long, brick paver driveway leads to a three-car garage on the rear of the property.
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REFUGIO COUNTY, Texas — A Louisiana mother and her unborn baby are dead after a rollover crash involving an alligator just north of Corpus Christi.
Deputies said the crash happened early Sunday morning along State Highway 35 near San Antonio Bay in Refugio County.
According to officials, the woman was driving in the area when she hit an alligator on the highway, which caused her truck to roll over. Attempts to save the woman and her unborn baby at the hospital were unsuccessful. The alligator also died in the crash.
Deputies said another adult and three children were also in the vehicle at the time of the crash and are expected to be OK. Meanwhile, the identity of the woman has not yet been released.
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Mountain Home nonprofit Into the Light is working to raise money for billboards to be placed throughout northern parts of the state in an effort to help end human trafficking.
According to the Department of Defense, worldwide, 20% of human trafficking victims are children.
“It can happen to anybody, and it can happen and does happen in any community,” Into the Light Executive Director Gretchen Smeltzer said.
Smeltzer says Into the Light serves children in Arkansas who have been victims of trafficking, providing long-term advocacy and mentorship for victims while working to educate the community.
Smeltzer says those are some of the reasons why the nonprofit is raising money to place billboards around the area.
"We're looking at raising $11,000 so that we can have four billboards for three years in four cities,” Smeltzer said. “So we're focusing on the Mountain Home area, Harrison, and Northwest Arkansas."
Smeltzer says the billboards will include the organization’s 24/7 crisis hotline and information about how the community can help.
“We are available and we are present in the community serving victims," Smeltzer said.
If you are interested in giving to this campaign, visit Into the Light’s website.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A shooting in south Wichita injured two people on Friday night.
A news release from the Wichita Police Department says at 11:40 p.m. on Friday, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of W. Maywood Ave. for a shooting call. When they arrived, they found two victims — two males, aged 17 and 19 — parked in a vehicle.
The 19-year-old had a gunshot wound to his leg, and the 17-year-old had a gunshot wound to his upper torso. Both were transported to a hospital in critical but stable condition.
An investigation found the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident in the area of Interstate 235 and Meridian Ave. An eyewitness told police they observed an altercation between the victims and someone inside a black sedan.
Police say someone inside the black sedan fired multiple rounds at the victims’ car and fled the area.
An investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, you are asked to call detectives at 316-268-4407.
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Hamilton County's fairgrounds are getting a new name and an expansion. What will it cost?
The Hamilton County Fairgrounds is about to get a new look and a new name.
Officials will soon break ground on a $26.5 million expansion of the grounds at Pleasant Street, just west of Ind. 37 in Noblesville, and rebrand the site as “The Silos at 37 Hamilton County: 4-H Fairgrounds and Events Center,” according to a news release from Hamilton County commissioners..
The upgrades, which are the first phase of a three-part, $63 million rehabilitation, include improvements to the exhibition center and llama barn, repairs to the drainage systems and construction of Bicentennial Pavilion to mark Hamilton County’s 200th anniversary.
The last two stages, which are yet to be funded, would include the demolition of seven outdoor buildings that would be replaced by eight air-conditioned buildings that could be used year-round.
Two silos would also be constructed at the main entrance.
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“If completed, this plan could more than double the fairgrounds’ year-round rental space and drive additional visitors to our area,” Hamilton County Tourism CEO Brenda Myers said in a news release. “The new space will help attract small- and medium-sized events like weddings, consumer shows, and conferences that may not fit at larger venues like the Indiana State Fairgrounds.”
The buildings are rented for exhibitions and classes in gardening, horticulture, chicken embryology, homemaking and robotics. In addition, the sheriff, emergency management and health department hold training sessions at the 44-acre, county-owned property.
The county council has approved a $15 million bond issue for the first phase, and the county commission will seek the rest through private investment or fundraising.
A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held at 9 a.m. July 20 at the start of the Hamilton County 4-H Fair.
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FORT KENT, Maine — Law enforcement officials are trying to locate a missing juvenile.
Abigail Desjardins was last seen at her home around 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, according to a release on Sunday from Fort Kent police.
She's 5 feet tall and 129 pounds, with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair. She was wearing all black clothing when she was last seen, the release stated.
Police said Abigail is believed to be with her 18-year-old boyfriend, and neither of them has a cell phone. In Sunday's release, Fort Kent police did not identify Abigail's boyfriend.
Police said they may be traveling in a 2004/2005 Green Chevy Silverado, a single cab short bed truck with large tires. The back window is believed to be broken, according to the release.
Fort Kent police ask anyone who may have information to call them at 207-834-5678.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — This marked a busy week for Iowa politics as the state saw a rare special session and several GOP presidential candidates visiting the state.
Republican lawmakers at the statehouse passed a six-week abortion ban, which was then challenged in district court before it became law.
"You know, sometimes folks have a short attention span, but this is a decision that will impact people for years. And we need to be making sure that our legislators know how we feel," said Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, D-Windsor Heights.
Just days after this bill passed, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed it into law at the annual Family Leadership Summit, where various Republican presidential candidates were attending.
"You know, the work that we've done together from the statehouse to the public square is making a difference. But as you all know, our work is not done," Reynolds said.
Despite the passing, a legal challenge still remains. Various reproductive rights groups are asking for an injunction on this bill.
The hearing for that injunction took place the same time Reynolds was signing the bill into law on Friday, July 14.
An injunction would stop the bill from going into effect. However, he district judge isn't expected to rule on this until Monday, July 17 or Tuesday, July 18.
All 2024 GOP candidates who visited the state during this time showed strong support for Reynolds and the passing of the abortion bill.
"I think it was a celebration of a three-branch system of government, I think it's a celebration of federalism, states now stepping in to fill the void created in a post roe world, and I think that is what is most remarkable about what we celebrated today," said Vivek Ramaswamy.
In response to various Republican candidates in Iowa and the passing of abortion legislation, Democratic party chair, Rita Hart, says, “Iowa women deserve the basic human right to bodily autonomy. Kim Reynolds showed how much she doesn’t care about Iowans when she signed a cruel, unpopular abortion bill into law today while she attended a special interest group’s summit. Iowa Democrats will continue to stand with the majority of Iowans who do not want these stricter abortion laws as we work toward regaining reproductive freedom."
While all candidates praised Reynolds for the work she is doing, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis specifically said he would consider her as a running mate in the upcoming election.
One Republican candidate in particular wasn't in attendance: former President Donald Trump, after criticizing Gov. Reynolds on Truth Social.
Trump is upset with Reynolds for remaining neutral in her endorsements for the upcoming election.
However, the former president is expected to be visiting Iowa on Tuesday.
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ADA COUNTY, Idaho — Firefighters around Ada County were battling at least four active fires early Monday morning, including an apartment fire in Boise as well as grass or brush fires in three other locations.
The Boise Fire Department was called just after 6 a.m. for a fire at an apartment building on East Bannock Street between Avenue B and Avenue C. That's just east of St. Luke's and just west of Pioneer Cemetery.
The fire department said the fire started on the third floor of a nine-story apartment building., and one person was taken to the hospital. The fire was out before 7:10 a.m., but firefighters were still working to remove smoke from the hallways. Broadway was shut down between East Idaho and East Jefferson streets, but has since reopened.
Crews from Ada County and Canyon County are fighting a fire north of Middleton and Star, located near Blessinger Road and Edna Lane. Someone living in the area messaged KTVB, saying lightning had struck at about 5:30 a.m. and started a brush fire.
The Bureau of Land Management, Mountain Home Fire Department and a nearby rangeland protection association responded to a fire in the area of South Orchard Access Road and East Double Tapp Lane, which is southeast of Boise near Interstate 84. The fire burned about 10 acres, and took about 45 minutes to put out, according to a BLM dispatcher. As of 7:55 a.m., crews were monitoring the area.
Another fire was reported shortly before 6 a.m. near South Cole and Kuna Mora roads. By 7 a.m., it appeared that the fire was no longer active.
KTVB is following up for more information on these fires, and this story will be updated as new information is confirmed.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Constellation Energy Generation announced Monday that it will test the warning system in and around the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility in Lancaster County at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 20.
During the test, a brief tone will sound, followed by the words “this is a test, this is a test," the company said in a press release.
The test will last approximately two minutes, according to the company. No action by the public or any county or local emergency organization is necessary during the test.
The system, designed to warn the owners and residents of cottages along a stretch of Conowingo Pond in the event of an emergency at Muddy Run, consists of six sets of loudspeakers mounted atop poles upstream and downstream of the facility. These poles were installed in Drumore Township, Lancaster County, and Lower Chanceford and Peach Bottom townships in York County.
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC installed the system in 2003 as an additional method of warning the public, specifically cottage owners along the Susquehanna River.
As part of Muddy Run’s comprehensive emergency preparedness plans, the system is sounded every three months, on the second Thursday of January, April, July, and October of each year at approximately 10 a.m.
Before each of these soundings, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC sends notifications to area authorities informing them of the test. These notifications are sent to each township and county along the Lower Susquehanna River between the Norman Wood Bridge (Route 372) and the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, as well as to area newspapers.
In the event of a real emergency, a tone will sound, followed by the words, “this is an emergency, please move to higher ground, this is an emergency, please move to higher ground.”
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. — The Shriver House Museum in Gettysburg was added to the multi-state Civil War Trails program.
Nancie Gudmestad, founder and director of the Shriver House Museum, assisted the Civil War Trails team to place a historical marker in front of the museum.
The Civil War Trails program is a multi-state effort to connect different historical sites for guests to visit and learn more about the war and the people who lived through it.
The Shriver House Museum is one of the first sites in Pennsylvania added to the program. The museum offers a different perspective of the Battle of Gettysburg, giving guests the chance to learn about the conflict through the eyes of a family caught up in the turmoil.
“For many visitors, the story of the battle is only focused on the soldiers, and not the women and children who endured the days before, during and after," said Drew Gruber, executive director of Civil War Trails Inc.
To learn more about the Shriver House Museum, click here.
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Lillie Belle Allen, Officer Henry C. Schaad will be remembered during July 21 anniversary
Marking 1,461 consecutive days with fresh flowers on the Memorial Benches at Farquhar Park and remembering the lives of Officer Henry C. Schaad and Lillie Belle Allen, a prayer service on Friday July 21, 2023 at 5 p.m. will mark the 54th anniversary of their deaths.
Both were killed in York, Pa. during the 1969 race riots.
The unification prayer service at the site of the benches in the 400 block of North Newberry Street will be led by Pastor Tanya Brubaker of Calvary United Methodist Church & York City Police Chaplain Pastor Mark Terwilliger, of Asbury United Methodist Church and Bishop LaFawn Wilson, of Shekinah Ministries.
A new storywalk/ Interpretive sign will also be dedicated that day at the site of the benches.
The group is also working on a memorial to be placed in front of the York Police station at 50 West King St. for Officer Henry C. Schaad and a separate memorial at a yet to be determined site in York for Lillie Belle Allen − in addition to historical markers installed at the site of both murders: North Newberry Street at the railroad tracks for Ms. Allen and the College Avenue Bridge for Officer Henry C. Schaad.
The public is invited to help insure these two people are not forgotten.
More:York riots: Lillie Belle Allen remembered as a hero - saving her family
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SPRING HILL, Fla. — A lightning strike is being blamed for a devastating overnight fire that ripped through a Hernando County home Monday, fire crews said.
The fire happened during the early hours of Monday in the area of Brackenwood Drive near Thorngrove Way and Sterling Hill Boulevard in Spring Hill, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Crews said when they arrived at the home flames were coming through the roof of the garage.
While firefighters were able to get the blaze quickly under control, the home suffered significant damage.
Two people inside the home at the time of the fire were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. No one was hospitalized due to the fire, officials said.
Fire officials said the blaze was likely caused by a lightning strike earlier in the evening.
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SARASOTA, Fla. — Police are investigating a shooting that left a person hurt Sunday night in Sarasota, a news release explains.
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 11 p.m. on Sunday in the area of Dr. Martin Luther King Way.
Once on scene, a person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The name of the person shot is being withheld because of Marsy's Law.
"Detectives are hoping to speak with any witnesses or anyone with information on this case," the agency wrote in the release. "This is all the information that can be released at this time."
The public isn't in any danger, according to police.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Sarasota Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division at 941-236-6070 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-8477 or online.
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National Youth Leadership Training, often called NYLT, is the youth leadership development training offered by the Boy Scouts of America.
It is an exciting, six-day, action-packed program designed to provide all 13- to 20-year-old youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of themselves and of others. The program is conducted at the council level for Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts. The program has been open to all genders since 2010.
Three Harbors Council’s 2023 NYLT Course, held at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta the week of June 11- 17 was extremely successful. Offered annually, this year saw 33 highly qualified trained youth, with fabulous adult volunteer guidance, conduct the program for 32 eager participants.
The youth represented much of southeastern Wisconsin, including many from the Kenosha area. Even in the rain, the staff and Scouts enjoyed this immersive experience interconnecting concepts and work processes aided by the use of mnemonics (memory aids) allowing participants to understand and employ these new skills at a fast pace.
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Participants were organized in teams of no more than eight, mirroring a typical local patrol and troop. A youth staff member, called a troop guide, was assigned to each patrol to coach, mentor, and present sessions and activities. The senior patrol leader performed the same function for the training cohort as a senior patrol leader does for a troop. They run meetings and events, delegate responsibilities, assist Scoutmasters, model learning, display leadership, and recruit participation. The assistant senior patrol leader is expected to oversee audiovisual support, guide the service patrol, and to inspect and prepare a model campsite.
Taught in four parts, the course is centered around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The program includes patrol games and other activities used to teach event planning, communication, team development, teaching, leadership styles, setting goals, problem solving and other leadership skills. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. Each is trained with the end in view that he/she in turn will train other junior leaders.
The Boy Scouts of America take pride in investing in our youth. Courses such as NYLT plant the seeds for a brighter future. Today’s Scouts are the leaders of tomorrow. They are the ones who will guide and shape our community.
Young people don’t have to wait to be leaders; they can lead right now, at home, in Scouting, at school and in their communities.
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Two St. Joseph Catholic Academy students in Kenosha have been recognized for essays they wrote, winning at the state level in the Knights of Columbus 2022-23 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest.
Daria Stephanich won first place for her 11th grade essay. She advances to the nationwide Supreme competition, to be judged this fall. She received a plaque and a $75 gift card.
Tim Falk won first place for his 10th grade essay. He advanced to the Supreme competition, received a plaque and $75 gift card.
Other SJCA students among top finishers in the state competition were Camille DeLost, fourth place in 8th grade; and Taylor Reed, second place in 12th grade.
The topic of this year’s contest was “How can young Catholics evangelize our faith to families and friends who have turned away from religion and encourage them to return to the Church and embrace the sacraments?”
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The winning essay of Daria Stephanich
In our modern society, the number of people who leave the Catholic faith is rising. Chances are that a good percentage of friends and family you shared the faith with have since broken off from it, especially if they were never frequent church-goers in the first place.
For us Catholic youth, the challenge of sharing our faith with family and friends who have left it is combatting the stereotypes associated with the reverence we hold for God- that is, the notion that we consider ourselves to be above others because of our faith. In reality, we feel the exact opposite way; for us, it is known that all human beings are filled with great potential. The answer to unlocking that potential? Following the sacraments and doing your best to abide by the expectations of our Lord.
Encouraging people to return to the church is simple as long as you understand one thing- guilt will get you nowhere. It’s so easy to fall into a “I’m right, you’re wrong” mentality that we often forget that the point isn’t to be right or wrong. It’s for the sake of the person, in the end. In addition to this, instead of shaming people for their departure from the faith, we should encourage it by having them see what God does for people.
God encourages people to do good, and while some may claim that it’s a facade to get into heaven, it’s deeper and more than that. The Lord has helped people, and there forth those people want to help others. He cares for the poor, who are often discarded to the streets. He gives rest to the mentally fatigued. He alleviates the suffering of the world by having us spread good where we can.
Therefore, by asking those who have turned away to come volunteer for us, we can guide them back by helping them understand the positive influence our relationship with God has on us. Seeing as it guides us to bring more joy into this world, people who have left the faith will be able to see the motivation that the sacraments bring into our lives. Plus, as a bonus, they will be helping along with us, even if they aren’t fully ready to fully reintegrate into the religion yet.
Another wonderful way to evangelize our faith to those who have left it is to introduce them to religious readings. While there is nothing wrong with experiencing the sacraments and faith through words, especially those preached by a priest, sometimes reading with one’s own eyes makes it not only easier to absorb the information, but also easier to fully let it sink in and understand it. Reading allows one to take in the words at their own pace. Plus, going to a service after not attending one for a while can be intimidating for those who are scared that they may make a mistake. Reading religious texts can help make people who haven’t participated in the faith feel safe and comfortable in a familiar setting.
Lastly, the number one way to help someone come back to the Lord is to be supportive. It can be intimidating, coming back to religion after being absent for a while- especially if the reason they left in the first place is upsetting in any way. Unexpected illnesses or deaths, issues with family or friends that associate with the faith, or any horrible world events that seem unfair are all reasons why someone could turn away from God. However, with gentle support and reassurance through their journey, you can help someone feel loved and respected while they fumble through rediscovering the wonders of hope and belief.
In the end, you can’t ultimately guarantee that someone will return to Catholicism- which can be disheartening if you have put a lot of effort into trying to help them return. However, the odds are more favorable if you make sure to lend a loving hand, keep an open mind, and make sure to keep them in your heart and prayers.
The winning essay by Tim Falk
When being born into a Catholic family, you get taught how to profess your faith. From the day you were Baptized, to First Communion, to Confirmation you learn all about Catholicism and Jesus Christ. Although it is our duty to live and spread our faith every single day, some teens fall off the path of faith. Some get distracted by other events in their life like high school, sports, or other hobbies. As Catholics it is our duty to bring our fellow followers of Christ back to his loving hands. This can be as simple as taking time to pray with your friend just so they can feel how powerful God’s love is for them.
I’m a student at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy. Last year was my first year at Saint Joes as a Freshman. While meeting a lot of new friends I also had a lot of close middle school friends that came with me. As the first semester went on, I realized my friends were beginning to get distracted with many things like sports and just a new school environment. I took this to notice. Throughout all of this, I would be praying everyday in our school’s chapel. One day towards the end of the first semester it clicked to me that I should bring my friends with me one day. That next week I asked my friends and they agreed, not knowing what they would get out of it. I told them that we were going to pray the Rosary. What I didn’t know was that this was the most powerful 20 minutes of prayer any of us have ever experienced.
As we were praying, there was silence. We were all in complete peace with Jesus. As we finished the Hail Holy Queen, we all felt something new. As we walked out of the Chapel we discussed how we felt and it was all the same. We all felt so cleansed and so healed by God. God came down on us throughout our Rosary and single handedly touched each and everyone of us and we knew it. After that moment we all agreed that we never wanted to lose the feeling we had after that Rosary. From that point on we continued to do the Rosary, Bible readings, and many more prayers every single day. One year later, that same group of 5 go to the Chapel every single day and pray the Rosary. This has brought all of us extremely close to God. This is a very beneficial way to bring peace to us every single day. Doing something as simple as praying a 20 minute Rosary can truly change your life as it did my friends and mine.
Overall, evangelizing your friends, family, or anyone doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as saying one prayer to God. I promise to everyone he will respond in a way. God is always with you, he will evangelize if you lead your friend to give him a chance. Just think, all it takes is one prayer that could be 5 minutes of your day. That’s it! 5 minutes could change your entire life and your eternal life in heaven. 5 minutes could transform you, me, or anyone into a loving Catholic. Just remember, when you think of helping your friend turn to God, it can get simplified down to just 5 minutes in prayer with God.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Leander has shifted into the third phase of its water conservation efforts.
Among the new limits in place include outdoor watering is limited to handheld only. Residents are also encouraged by the City to cease the use of irrigation systems completely and limit other nonessential uses until further notice.
Under Phase 3, the City will turn off irrigation systems for public parks, city facilities and work with HOA and school district partners to turn off their irrigation systems.
The City said they are aiming to limit water line usage and flushing for public health necessities, safety and general welfare.
Phase 3 will allow:
- Hydrants or flush valves for construction purposes or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare.
- The addition of water to a pool or splash pad when necessary to maintain the water purification system to maintain its structural integrity.
- Washing of vehicles or boats at a commercial carwash or as part of a charity event held on commercial property during the property's designated watering day.
- Industrial water uses as necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare.
Anyone who wishes to report water violations to the City's Code Enforcement division can use this online form.
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TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Residents under the Manville Water Supply Corporation are now under mandatory Stage 3 water restrictions.
These restrictions include "all nonessential water use and all outdoor watering." This decision is due to the extremely hot temperatures and high demand, which triggered the Stage 3 water restrictions under Manville's drought contingency plan.
The restriction will help conserve water supply and "protect the integrity of the water supply facilities such as domestic water use, sanitation and fire protection," according to the corporation.
Manville Water Supply Corporation said the restrictions impact the following counties: Travis, Williamson, Lee and Bastrop.
Below is the watering schedule:
- Odd-numbered addresses: Monday
- Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday
- No watering on weekends
Those under Manville Water Supply Corporation will not be allowed to water between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Residents will also not be allowed to hose-end sprinklers. Those who want to add water to any indoor or outdoor swimming pool, wading pool or jacuzzi-type pool are only allowed on designated watering day and times.
Manville Water Supply Corporation lists the following as non-essential water uses:
- Washing sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts or other hard-surfaced areas
- Washing buildings or structures unless for fire protection
- Using water for dust control
- Using water to wash vehicles, fountains and filling new pools
- Using water to flush gutters
- Failing to repair controllable leaks
Those who do not follow these rules could face a fine of up to $60. Manville Water Supply Corporation has a complete list of violations here.
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CROSBY, Texas — Social media posts made by Xtreme Off-Road Park shed some light on how they said two children drowned on Saturday night.
According to posts and replies on Facebook and Instagram, the park said the drownings happened on the marina side of the park. Specifically, they said it happened at the boat ramp, where swimming isn't allowed. They said signs are posted telling people not to swim in the area. The park also offered their condolences to the family.
On Saturday night, a 6-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl are believed to have drowned in the San Jacinto River in the Crosby area. Two bodies were found in the search for them just after midnight, about 3 hours after the kids were first reported missing. Deputies say their father lost sight of them while looking after a third child.
The sheriff's office didn't say exactly where the bodies were found.
Some commenters questioned the safety guidelines that the park has in place while citing other recent deadly incidents that happened there. In a reply to the comment, the park said the rules on the off-road side are enforced and those who break them are kicked out and not allowed back for three months. They went on to rhetorically question what else they could do.
"We don't know what next step to take. Babysit each one of y'all?" the park said in an Instagram post.
Some comments questioned the tone of the messages the park posted to Instagram, asking them to have some sympathy. The park defended itself, saying that its post was intended to tell parents to keep an eye on their kids.
"If we didn't have sympathy we wouldn't be advising parents to please watch THEIR children," the park replied. "You think we like when a child drowns at our property?"
KHOU 11 News reached out to the park several times, but they have yet to respond to requests to talk about the incident.
Here's the update authorities provided after the bodies were found:
Recently, there have been multiple deadly incidents near the park on Gulf Pump Road.
Late last month, a man died while jumping into the water while trying to save a woman who was in distress. Deputies said 28-year-old German Reynaga jumped in to help the woman but he never resurfaced. The sheriff’s office said Reynaga did not know the woman he went into the water to save.
In late May, a 30-year-old man died in an ATV crash at the off-road park. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the man crashed the ATV, went underwater and didn't resurface. Investigators said he managed to get about 50 yards into the water before the ATV flipped, taking him down with it. His body was found after a brief search.
"This is a terrible tragedy that occurred at an outdoor extreme park targeted to adults that encourages families to attend. It’s not clear what, if any, supervision was provided by the park but it’s very likely wrongful death lawsuits will be filed based in part by the number of deaths that have occurred in just one summer," KHOU 11 legal analyst Carmen Roe said.
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Law enforcement officials are investigating after a correctional officer in Philadelphia was allegedly assaulted by an inmate on Sunday.
According to police, the officer, a 51-year-old man, was attacked by a 35-year-old male inmate of the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, along State Road in Northeast Philadelphia, at about 3:04 p.m. on Sunday.
The incident occurred, officials said, as the officer was attempting to lock the prisoner into a cell.
The attack caused the officer bodily injury and bleeding, said police.
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Officials said the officer was taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
Charges related to the recent incident are pending against the inmate, who police did not identify, officials said.
According to police, an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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BALTIMORE — The Alzheimer’s Association, for the first time ever, released estimates on the number of people living with Alzheimer’s dementia in each American city and county.
Researchers assessed all 3,142 U.S. jurisdictions with a special focus on those with 10,000 or more residents, age 65 and older, based off 2020 population estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Baltimore City topped the list with about 16.6 percent of the 65 and older population (approximately 87,800 residents) having Alzheimer’s dementia.
Prince George's County listed second in the nation at 16.1 percent (approximately 129,900 residents).
Rates in Baltimore and Charles Counties were also high at 13.1 percent.
Maryland, as a whole, had the highest prevalence rate for Alzheimer's out of all 50 states at 12.2 percent.
According to the study, older Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to have Alzheimer’s dementia than Whites.
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Florida’s new gun laws unlikely to bring ‘wild, wild West,’ experts say
Permits, training, and a background check are no longer needed to carry a concealed weapon under a state law that went into effect on July 1.
The next time you're in a crowd, look around and consider this: According to data from the state of Florida, nearly 100,000 people in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties – roughly one in 10 – could be legally carrying a concealed gun.
But that number could go higher under a new law that went into effect on July 1, though experts say they expect little outward change to daily life.
The new law, which took effect along with dozens of others approved in the 2023 legislative session, eliminates the requirement for concealed carry permits, along with the training requirements and background check that go with it.
Some experts say they don't expect the new law to make life more dangerous or significantly increase crime because plenty of people are already permitted or carrying weapons without a permit.
"I think things will be fine here," said Stephen Moyer, a security consultant and former deputy chief of the Sarasota Police Department. "I've talked to a lot of the sheriffs across the state. I have testified up in Tallahassee a couple of times. I don't think we're going to see a big uptick. It's going to be pretty seamless."
Nicholas Chotos, a defense attorney who practices in Manatee County, agreed. "Most people who want a concealed carry permit already have them," he said. "People who want to carry a gun without a permit are already doing it. We're not going to see an uptick in crimes."
Gun control advocates, however, aren't so sure.
"I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see it go up,” said Carol Conyne Rescigno, the president of Brady Sarasota, the local branch of Brady United, which advocates for, among other things, a ban on assault weapons and stricter gun safety laws.
"Road rage, anger-related incidents in general. If you have a gun, you're going to be more apt to use it."
What does the law actually say?
The rules for who can legally carry a concealed weapon have not changed:
· You must be a U.S. citizen;
· You must be at least 21 years of age;
· You cannot have any felony conviction, misdemeanor charges for domestic violence, or conviction for a crime relating to violence or drug abuse.
· You must carry a legal ID and must show it on demand by law enforcement.
No permit or training has ever been required to buy a firearm. Current federal and state laws that require a background check for firearm purchases will still apply. Permits will still be available, because occupations such as security guards still require them.
The new law requires guns to be concealed. It is not a constitutional, or "open carry" law, Moyer said. "I think where people will make mistakes is that if they think this is a constitutional open carry. It's not going to turn into the wild, wild West, where you see people walking down Main Street with a gun belt on," he said.
The Community News Collaborative sat in on a recent two-hour concealed carry class taught at a Sarasota gun shop.
While the class covered basic handgun safety, most of the time was spent discussing the legal consequences of firing a gun in self-defense, including the likelihood of initial arrest, civil suits and options for liability insurance.
Students' motivation for attending the class included fear and empowerment. None of the students wanted to be identified.
"I want to be prepared if the worst happens," one said.
"Once I have a gun, I feel real freedom," another said.
One concern about the new law – that training to carry a concealed weapon is no longer required – was voiced by nearly everyone interviewed for this story. More than 2.5 million concealed carry permits are in force statewide across Florida’s 21.8 million population, according to the News Service of Florida.
Carrying a gun without considering the legal ramifications of using it is "a foolish decision," Chotos said. "There's always a chance people will discharge a firearm and think they're covered" by a stand-your-ground defense, when that may not be the case, he said.
Moyer added that training is just common sense. "I think people have the right to protect themselves. But if you're going to protect yourself, get trained. ... I've been working in public safety, law enforcement work for 40 years. I go to the range on a regular basis.”
Rescigno agreed, saying the new law lays the responsibility at the gun owner's feet. "There are certainly people who are very, very trained on their guns and they would not dream of going out without being trained on their guns. So, we would implore all gun owners to take that on," she said.
By the numbers
Local concealed carry permits:
· DeSoto County: 3,723 · Manatee County: 41,200 · Sarasota County: 52,055
Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing
This story is courtesy of the Community News Collaborative, made possible by a grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. You can reach Jim DeLa at jdela@cncfl.org
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Gulf Island Ferry catamarans arrive in Manatee; water taxi service launches this summer
Two 50-foot catamarans to be used for the Gulf Islands Ferry service that will taxi tourists and residents to and from Anna Maria Island and Bradenton hotspots have arrived in Manatee County.
The ferry service is expected to splash into action sometime this summer.
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“This has been a long time in the making for Manatee County,” Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione said. “I commend our colleagues throughout the county, our Board of County Commissioners and Tourist Development Council members, who have worked tirelessly to bring this service to our community.”
Operation of the service will be contracted out to Gulf Coast Water Taxi, and it will cost $8 per person for a one-way ticket, with discounted pricing for children and seniors.
Named the Miss Anna Maria and the Downtown Duchess, each of the two catamarans hold 49 passengers and will have two crew members aboard. Trial runs will be held over the next several weeks. Run times and ports will be determined after the trials.
“We anticipate families parking in downtown Bradenton, hopping on the ferry at the downtown port located just off the Riverwalk near Green Bridge, and enjoying a beautiful boat ride out to the island,” Falcione said. “At the same time, visitors staying on the island can enjoy a leisure boat ride to downtown Bradenton to enjoy our amazing restaurants and attractions located on the mainland."
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Report: Four Florida markets named as 'at risk for home price decline'
A leading real estate data and analytics company has identified several Florida areas as the "top markets at risk of home price decline," including the North Port-Sarasota-Manatee metro area.
The monthly CoreLogic Home Price Index uses 45 years of sales data from public records and real estate databases to track the residential real estate market.
The most recent report examining May data was released last week showing home prices increased by 1.4% compared to May 2022.
While the report notes that May was the 136th consecutive month of year-over-year home price growth in the United States' residential real estate market, it was the lowest increase in prices since May 2012.
The report identified the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area as one of five markets where the likelihood of home price decline was rated "very high" over the next 12 months.
The other five markets identified as having a very high risk of price declines were Provo-Orem, Utah, followed by four Florida markets: Lakeland-Winter Haven, North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Port St. Lucie.
The report put a 50% to 75% confidence score in the rating, estimating that there's a 70% chance those five markets will experience home price declines over the next 12 months.
Despite the likelihood of home price declines in the Sarasota metro, the CoreLogic Home Price Index indicates home prices remain at record levels, with a year-over-year price increase of 5.5% in May, including distressed sales, according to the report.
Selma Hepp, the chief economist at CoreLogic, said in a written response that the Sarasota metro "has an elevated probability of price decline over the next 12-month period resulting from a relatively stronger surge in home prices."
Her response indicates that incomes in the area have not kept up with the post-COVID onset increase in housing costs.
"As a result of prices growing faster than incomes, many local households are priced out of the market, which means that price growth is likely to slow while incomes catch up," she wrote. "In Sarasota, home prices grew by 64% since the onset of the pandemic. Nationally, home prices are up about 40% during the same period."
Sarasota area housing values still showing resilience
Budge Huskey, president and chief executive at Sotheby's International Realty, said while the underlying data from the CoreLogic HPI is valid, he's unsure why several Florida markets were singled out as the "top markets" for price declines.
“There’s people that will look at this report and say the sky is falling," he said. "I look at it and say this is really indicative of the resilience of values."
He points to the last real estate cycle before the Great Recession and notes that total homes sold decreased about 16 months before prices fell off a cliff across the country.
In contrast, total closed sales now have been on the decline for 21 straight months, yet the market has not seen a hint of any sharp price decreases, he said. Instead, the market has experienced a steady deceleration of price decreases.
He also points to other differences from the last real estate crash, noting that the number of properties for sale remains historically low along the Gulf coast.
“I’m just so incredibly bullish on Sarasota for all those reasons,” he said. “And when I look out further ahead, the only thing that I believe could compromise prices and values would be if we had a true hard-landing recession.”
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest Consumer Price Index number last week with the national inflation rate coming in at 0.2%, although that figure does include energy prices — including gasoline — which were down 16.7% compared to June 2022.
Removing food and energy, the Consumer Price Index increased by 4.8% in June 2023, still well above the Federal Reserve's target inflation rate of 2%, but significantly lower than inflation numbers posted in previous months.
The Fed has steadily increased interest rates, which has resulted in mortgage rates topping 7% in July, increasing the cost of borrowing money and possibly slowing down consumption in the economy. Economists hope that leads to lower inflation.
Huskey said it appears possible the Fed will be able to pull off a "soft landing," which would bode well for the local housing market.
"I don't see anything on the horizon that people should be concerned about regarding housing values," he said.
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Environmental Conservancy of North Port targets parcels for Florida Scrub-Jay habitat
Targeted land is in area where Florida Scrub-Jays have been spotted
NORTH PORT ― The Environmental Conservancy of North Port faces an Aug. 17 deadline to raise funds to purchase a half-acre in the Meroni Paradise neighborhood of North Port as habitat for Florida Scrub-Jays and other wildlife, including Gopher Tortoises.
The current funding goal is a combined $24,000 ― or $12,000 per lot ― for adjacent parcels on Minardi Street and Jayman Road.
The nonprofit ― which buys and preserves land in both Sarasota and Charlotte counties ― has purchased and preserved 21 parcels for animal habitat.
Fourteen of the protected parcels are in North Port, six in Charlotte County's Harbour Heights neighborhood and one in Port Charlotte.
These two adjacent lots total a half-acre and are within what U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had identified as a Florida Scrub-Jay zone in North Port, noted Barbara Lockhart, president of the nonprofit’s board of directors.
Florida Scrub-Jays are considered a threatened species by both the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and listed as “vulnerable to extinction” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
“These lots are in a zone where jays were sighted in October 2021,” Lockhart said.
Stepping stones
Tony Clements ― then the park manager at Oscar Scherer State Park ― told the Herald-Tribune in 2019 that Florida Scrub-Jays stay within their home range from generation to generation and will at most travel two to three miles for new habitat.
Smaller parcels ― like the half-acre the Environmental Conservancy plans to purchase ― can serve as connections to larger habitats.
“It gives them what we call stepping stones in between houses, in between buildings to build a nest, forage for food,” Lockhart said.
She noted that wildlife does thrive in the open areas between developed yards in the city.
Larger scrub-jay habitat in the area includes Oscar Scherer State Park, Shamrock Park, Deer Prairie Creek, the Lemon Bay Preserve, Lemon Bay Park, parts of Caspersen Beach and the Manasota Scrub Preserve in Englewood.
A reasonable price
At $12,000 each, Lockhart said the price for the two lots is “really low in the market right now."
After the conservancy closed on the purchase of two lots earlier this year, at least two parties had expressed interest in helping to fund the next acquisition. In addition, Lockhart said, the conservancy wanted to open up a general fundraising appeal.
Donations to the nonprofit can be made via GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/aa12c66a while checks outside that platform are also accepted.
For more information call 941-218-9775, email NPconservancy@gmail.com or visit https://www..ecnorthport.com, or find the nonprofit on Facebook at The Environmental Conservancy of North Port And Surrounding Areas or Instagram at @npconservancy.
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North Port to host Wednesday workshop on proposed $250 million budget for 2023-24
Budget could include as many as 56 new employees
NORTH PORT – The North Port City Commission will discuss its proposed $250.3 million budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year at a workshop set for 9 a.m. Wednesday in chambers at City Hall, 4970 City Hall Blvd.
They will discuss both the city’s certified taxable value and property tax rate at a special meeting set for 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming meetings.
Property tax rate remains unchanged
For the fourth year in a row, North Port is building its budget around a proposed property tax rate of 3.7667 mills – or about $3.77 per $1,000 of taxable property value.
Because of a projected 17.7% increase in property values, the rate will bring in $4.5 million more than it did this year. According to figures supplied by North Port and attributed to the Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s Office, the city’s taxable value is increasing from $7.2 billion to $8.8 billion.
That includes $400.7 million in net new taxable value.
The rolled-back rate – which would produce the same amount of revenue as this year’s budget – is 3.3595 mills, according to city figures.
North Port hasn't received estimates from the Florida Department of Economic and Demographic Research on what it can expect from the communications service tax, surtax, fuel taxes and municipal revenue sharing.
The city is also instituting a new 5% tax on water sales and increasing the electric utility tax from 6% to 10%.
The 2024 budget will be the first one in at least a decade that does not tap into the general fund reserve balance – which as of September 2022 was $24.6 million. Funds used to balance this year’s budget came from the federal American Rescue Plan.
Staffing increase for police and emergency services
The proposed budget calls for the full-time equivalent of about 56 new employees. The breakdown includes 16 new positions for police – 12 officers, one sergeant, a network technician, public safety telecommunicator and a records technician; and seven firefighter paramedics.
It also includes about 12 full time equivalent positions to staff Warm Mineral Springs. Only one of those jobs – a parks maintenance groundskeeper – would come from the general fund. The others would come from proceeds generated by receipts at Warm Mineral Springs and be subject to change.
If all positions are filled it would bring the total number of city employees to 894.
Health insurance costs are projected to increase by 11%.The salary cost for the existing level of service is 3.5% – plus another 2.5%% cost of living adjustment.
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Naples company offering fiduciary and life management services expands into Venice
Office opens with two local staff members
VENICE – Senior Advocacy Group, a Naples-based public benefit corporation dedicated to advocating for older adults’ well-being, has expanded its operations with the opening of a new office at 871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Suite 201, in Venice.
The new office, which will be open by appointment, enables Senior Advocacy Group to provide services for families throughout Southwest Florida, from Naples to Sarasota.
Senior Advocacy Group advocates for older adults’ well-being by offering comprehensive fiduciary and life management services that integrate legal, financial, medical, emotional and social needs.
In addition to its new location, Senior Advocacy Group appointed Ashley DeVries as client care director and Emma Barnes as operations manager.
“We have expanded our footprint into Sarasota County in response to an exponential increase we’ve observed in the fiduciary and life care management needs of families throughout the region,” Linda Flores, a Senior Advocacy Group partner, said in a prepared statement. “Our new office in Venice will allow us to connect with local agency partners, serve more older adults and their families, and offer valuable resources and education across an extended service area.”
DeVries has more than 15 years of social work experience and serves as a compassionate health care surrogate and agent under a durable power of attorney, providing an array of fiduciary and life care management services to support older adults at various levels of care. Prior to joining Senior Advocacy Group, DeVries served as a client care manager at McKenney Home Care. She previously was the executive director at Seascape at Naples, formerly known as Keystone Naples.
Barnes oversees the expanding business operations of the firm. She most recently served as a consultant and care manager at The Senior’s Answer in Miami.
Senior Advocacy Group was founded by partners Shelley Rhoads Perry, a trust and estates attorney with extensive fiduciary planning and administrative experience, and Flores, a former banking executive with more than 25 years of experience in the financial sector. Flores is also a Florida-registered professional guardian.
“Our goal is to protect and care for as many people as we can in Southwest Florida," Perry said. "Senior advocacy is an unmet need that we have the skills and expertise to address.”
As a professional fiduciary firm, Senior Advocacy Group serves as clients’ independent trustee, agent under a durable power of attorney, health care surrogate or personal representative, and coordinates the often-needed life care management services.
For more information, visit SeniorAGroup.com or call 239-206-1203.
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What to know about Arizona woman's sexual assault accusation against former Dodgers pitcher
The fourth publicly known woman to make sexual assault allegations against baseball pitcher Trevor Bauer is battling him in civil court in Maricopa County.
Here is what we know about their disputes, based on a review of the police reports and records in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Accusations first were made in police reports. No charges were filed
An Arizona woman reported to Scottsdale police in December that Bauer, 32, raped her and got her pregnant and committed other acts of domestic violence on different occasions, such as choking her or dragging her outside in 2020 and 2021.
Bauer denied the accusations and responded by filing his own report with Scottsdale police, accusing the woman of extorting him for expenses related to her pregnancy, which he also believed to be false, according to his police report.
The police reports for the Arizona woman and Bauer are now closed, with neither party being charged.
The Arizona woman said she did not initially report the incident to police out of shame and fear of retaliation. However, she got legal representation, and her legal team was connected with the investigation conducted by Major League Baseball, according to her police report.
The Arizona Republic's policy is not to identify victims of alleged sexual assault unless they agree to be named.
As a result of the MLB investigation, Bauer in April 2022 was suspended for two seasons under the MLB’s sexual assault and domestic abuse policy. In January, the Los Angeles Dodgers released Bauer after his suspension was reduced and he was reinstated. He went unsigned by other teams in the major leagues and is now playing professional baseball in Japan.
How did the Arizona woman's allegations against Bauer come to light?
The woman's allegations surfaced in court documents that came from a civil defamation lawsuit last year that Bauer brought against a San Diego woman who had made accusations similar to the Arizona woman's.
The San Diego woman was the first to go public with allegations against Bauer in June 2021, when she asked for a temporary restraining order that led to an investigation by Major League Baseball and police in Pasadena, California.
Bauer was not arrested or charged in the San Diego case, and the restraining order was rescinded in August 2021.
After the San Diego woman came forward, two other women from Ohio made similar allegations against Bauer in the Washington Post. Documents filed by the San Diego woman’s attorney in Bauer’s defamation lawsuit also reference another woman, described as Jane Doe 5, who had reached out to the attorney about a sexual interaction with Bauer, according to court filings.
Bauer’s defamation lawsuit against the San Diego woman is still pending in Southern California.
However, she has countersued him, stating that he had gone too far in their sexual encounters without her consent. Bauer had also sued her former lawyer, Fred Thiagarajah, for defamation. That case was dismissed in November after a judge ruled that Bauer did not meet the burden to support his case against him.
When were lawsuits filed in Arizona?
The Arizona woman filed a civil lawsuit in December against Bauer, listing incidents she brought up in the police report. The woman accused Bauer of battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress and has asked for $3.69 million and an “apology to any woman that Bauer has sexually humiliated and abused against their consent.”
The baseball player countersued, bringing up the same accusation he did in his police report.
Arizona woman's police report: Allegations of sexual assault, but police did not seek charges
The woman reported in December to Scottsdale police that she was sexually assaulted by Bauer in December 2020. In the report, she said she delayed reporting out of fear and shame, but her therapist encouraged her to tell police as a form of closure.
The woman said she and Bauer started “semi-dating” one another in early 2020. Over time, their relationship became exclusive, but Bauer’s work schedule made it difficult at times, she said. She reported they were not sexually active.
Between February and December 2020, she said Bauer assaulted her multiple times, according to the police report. She said police were not contacted for these incidents:
● While at his Scottsdale house, Bauer asked the woman to hit him. When she said she would not punch him, Bauer became “irate” and dragged the woman outside, the report states. She said she was locked outside for nearly 30 minutes before he let her go back in. Documents from the civil lawsuit state that this took place in November 2020. Documents also state that after letting her back in, Bauer slammed the woman against the wall and choked her.
● While the two were eating dinner at his home, Bauer randomly put a steak knife to the woman’s neck and asked if she ever had been held at knifepoint, according to the report. Bauer continued to eat dinner like nothing had happened. Court documents from her civil lawsuit state that this took place in December 2020 and that Bauer scratched the woman’s throat with the knife.
● While the two were embracing at a Scottsdale park and looking at the stars, the woman told police that Bauer randomly started to choke her, the report states.
● While at her apartment in Scottsdale, she told police that Bauer randomly started to choke her in a mixed martial arts style, the report states. She said she pleaded with him to let her go, but he held her down for nearly four minutes, according to the report.
● Then, on Dec. 14, 2020, the woman reported that Bauer raped her, according to the police report. She said that the two had gone to bed around 2 a.m. at his house. While in bed, she said she asked Bauer why he had not been pursuing her sexually. He then reportedly asked if she wanted him to be more adamant about pursuing her that way, but she told him it was just a general question. She told him she did not want him to be aggressive, according to the report.
Bauer then “quickly” started to take off the woman’s clothes until she was naked, the report states. She reported that she felt uncomfortable since that was the first time she had been undressed in front of Bauer. The woman then told Bauer that she was not ready for a sexual relationship and tried to persuade him from going further, according to the report. He continued on by forcibly pulling her legs apart and started to perform oral sex on her, the report states.
The woman told police that she continuously tried to push Bauer away and tell him that she was not ready. He told her that he was going to penetrate her with his penis, according to the report. Again, the woman reported that she tried to persuade him not to do so, but he entered her “against her will,” according to the report.
The woman said Bauer physically assaulted her and caused multiple injuries, according to the report. She reported Bauer choked her with his hands and her braids by wrapping them around her neck. She said at one point, she began to see white, as if she were about to pass out. The woman reported that Bauer slapped her buttocks, lower back and thighs so hard that she ended up with several welts that were swollen and raised, according to the report.
After the sexual assault, the woman went to the bathroom, and when she returned, she reported that Bauer seemed to realize what he had done and asked her if she was OK. She told him she was OK so he could go to sleep. She told police she was afraid to leave and wake him up since his arm was across her body. In the morning, the woman reported that Bauer would not let her leave until she promised that she would stay in contact with him, according to the report. She told police that she made the promise in order to leave.
The two met up shortly after the sexual attack, according to the report. The woman told police that Bauer indicated that he realized that his actions were “egregious” and he seemed to acknowledge that what happened was not consensual, the report states.
The woman told police she did not report the assault at the time because she felt shame, but she also feared retaliation because of the previous assaults she accused Bauer of in the report.
The woman said she ended up becoming pregnant, according to court records related to the civil lawsuit. The woman initially told police in December 2022 that she had a miscarriage, but later in the conversation referred to having an abortion. Investigators at the time asked for clarification and she told them, “They’re pretty much the same thing,” and did not want to discuss it further.
In January 2023, the woman clarified to police that just before going to a medical clinic to receive abortion services in Pennsylvania, she had a miscarriage, according to the police report. She told police that she did not see any medical personnel for treatment, but instead saw her OB-GYN in Arizona an “unknown amount of time” after being in Pennsylvania, the report states.
For the police report, she provided medical records to investigators — one dated a day after the sexual assault and two dated nearly four months after her reported miscarriage. Investigators noted in the police report that the records did not indicate whether the woman was pregnant.
In the civil lawsuit, the woman reported that she miscarried in April 2021.
Bauer did not participate in an interview with police for this matter since, at the time of reporting, he had just moved overseas, his counsel stated in the report.
After considering the information obtained and there being no established probable cause, investigators stated in the report that the case was "inactive." No charges were filed. Unless more information surfaced that warranted a reopening, the report stated, the case would remain inactive.
Trevor Bauer's police report: Allegations of extortion, but police did not seek charges
Less than a month after the woman filed her report with Scottsdale police, Bauer’s attorney Anne Chapman filed a police report on his behalf, accusing the woman of theft by extortion. Bauer accused the woman of demanding financial compensation for expenses related to her pregnancy and abortion, which he also accuses the woman of fabricating, the report states.
Chapman told police that Bauer and the woman started as friends and eventually had sexual intercourse. Two different dates were given in the report for the date of intercourse. Chapman first told police that took place in January 2021, according to the report. Chapman said that was the only time the two had sexual intercourse and that the woman had requested she and Bauer have a continuous sexual relationship.
Chapman also reported that the woman demanded that Bauer give her a sample of his sperm that she could keep so she could impregnate herself at a later date, according to the report.
Later in the police report, investigators documented that Chapman summarized that the woman and Bauer had sexual intercourse on Dec. 13, 2020. She reported that the condom “failed” during their sexual encounter. She told police in the report that the woman requested money for a Plan B pill and later requested help in receiving abortion services.
Chapman told police that the woman had made multiple demands for money — between $1 million and $3 million — in 2021 and 2022. She reported that the woman received about $10,000 from Bauer in 2021 for medical expenses, prenatal vitamins and car services related to the pregnancy. She also reported that there was a related transaction for more than $4,000. Chapman told police that she was going to provide records that document the transactions.
A few days later, Chapman sent investigators an email that listed five Venmo transactions from Dec. 16, 2020, and April 1, 2021, that Bauer sent to the woman, the report shows. The transactions are the dates the woman is accused of extorting Bauer, according to the report, with the total amount being $8,761.09.
In the report, Chapman said the woman and Bauer met in March 2021. She said the woman asked Bauer for $1 million and said she was going to have the baby if she was not paid, according to the report. Later that same month, the two met at the woman’s home. Chapman told police that during this meeting, Bauer recorded their interaction to verify that the woman had asked for $1 million dollars in lieu of having an abortion, the report states.
In January 2022, the woman, through legal counsel, sent a demand letter to Bauer and asked for a $3.6 million payment, the report shows. This is nearly the same amount she is asking for in her civil suit.
After investigators assessed the details of the extortion case, they decided that what was disclosed did not meet the state’s theft by extortion statute.
The case was cleared and labeled as “unfounded.”
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In addition to her original allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault, the woman detailed and accused Bauer of other acts in an amended civil complaint filed in June. Bauer recently filed a response.
In November 2020, when the two were at Bauer’s house, the woman stated that Bauer grabbed her hair and “snapped” her head back, twice, according to the court document. He then pushed her onto the bed and pulled out some of her hair, the document stated.
The next month, while at his house again, the woman had asked Bauer for an ibuprofen. She stated that Bauer gave her two Tylenol PM extra strength sleeping pills instead and told her it was “just Tylenol.” She ended up becoming drowsy, she stated. According to the filing, Bauer then walked up from behind her, started to smother her, and put her in a chokehold. The woman stated she tried to escape, called Bauer’s name, and tapped his arm to be released but nothing worked, according to the court document. As a result, the woman stated, she passed out.
The court document went on to state that in March 2021, Bauer visited her home, disrobed, and slammed the woman's back on top of her computer and caused the screen to break. According to the filing, Bauer told the woman that if she decided to keep the baby, he would not continue a relationship with her. He then offered to hire a car service to take the woman to a medical facility to get an abortion the next day, but she decided to not end her pregnancy, according to the court document.
Also in the filing, the woman stated that when she told Bauer she believed she was pregnant in January 2021, he told her that they should keep things private and not keep a record of what had happened between them, including the pregnancy.
Bauer’s filed response denied nearly every accusation the woman listed and occasionally brought up counterarguments. In relation to the alleged sexual assault, Bauer admitted to putting on a condom and that “while having consensual sex,” the condom broke. In the filing, he denied engaging in any violent or nonconsensual acts with the woman.
He admitted in the filing that the woman told him that she was pregnant but denied telling her to keep things private. He stated that the woman had sent him messages of records relating to her emergency contraception, pregnancy and medical care although, Bauer stated, the woman’s name and information were not in the records to verify that she was pregnant. He asked the woman for medical records to support the medical expenses she claimed she had, but he stated she became upset with him, according to the court document.
Bauer did not deny that he visited the woman’s house in March 2021. However, he denied in the filing that he disrobed and slammed her on the computer. Instead, Bauer stated that he left her house after she tried to kiss and initiate another sexual encounter with him. In his police report, Chapman had told police that this date in March was when Bauer obtained an audio recording of the woman's financial demand.
Bauer denied that the two were ever in a relationship and stated in the filing that he has an audio recording of him “explicitly” telling the woman that the decision to have the baby was hers, according to the court document. He stated in his filing that since he was going to be out of town and unavailable, he had offered to have a vehicle take the woman to her appointment to terminate her pregnancy. He said this event did not take place the day after the accused body slamming but six days later, according to the court document. Bauer also noted that the woman had asked him if she could take a premium vehicle to the appointment.
Bauer denied in the filing that the woman decided to keep the baby and the fact that she had a miscarriage because he lacked any knowledge about whether those statements were true.
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Multiple high-rise apartment towers in the works for downtown Tempe. Projects will alter city skyline
A slew of skyline-altering projects is in the works in Tempe, with the aim to bring housing density and capitalize on high-value real estate in the city. But some individuals who were among the first to weigh in are tiring of the similarity of proposed buildings.
Hubbard Street Group, a Chicago-based developer that has a project under construction in downtown Phoenix, submitted plans to Tempe to redevelop a site in downtown, which is home to the Salvation Army’s Tempe location. Plans call for a 300-foot-tall apartment tower with ground-floor restaurant or shop space, Ryan Levesque, deputy community development director for Tempe, said.
The project is one of five high-rises proposed in the immediate area east of Mill Avenue near University Drive, and all are on small, infill parcels planning to bring a high density of people to these few blocks of downtown Tempe.
“We are dealing with a high volume of activity,” Levesque said. “It’s unusual to have five high-rises coming to us.”
The Hubbard Group project, called Skye Tempe, is planned to include 281 units, a mix of studios, one- and two-bedrooms and one three-bedroom unit. The ground floor is planned for restaurants or shops.
The apartment complex would not seek to appeal to students, but instead young professionals who want to live near where they work in a walkable neighborhood, said Nick Wood, zoning attorney for the project, at a meeting of the Tempe Development Review Commission in June.
Apartments cannot prohibit students from renting, but the offerings aren't what students typically seek, which is more bedrooms to split the rent between people, Levesque said. Demand in Tempe is high for studios and one-bedrooms.
The 27-story development is planned on a half-acre site and is just east of restaurant and music venue Shady Park. If approved by the City Council, the development would raze the existing Salvation Army building on the site.
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“The important thing to know is that The Salvation Army is not leaving Tempe and will continue to serve the community, so we are exploring short-term and long-term options,” said Major David Yardley, general secretary of business for the Salvation Army’s Southwest Division.
Levesque said the city’s downtown is a target area for housing density, but city leaders also want to preserve the historic character of Mill Avenue, so taller buildings require further set back from the street, where most structures are one to three stories tall.
“We want the right projects in the right locations,” he said.
In most areas of the city, 300 feet is the tallest that buildings can reach, Levesque said.
There is a taller tower in downtown Tempe, but that building did cause concern in case of an emergency of a plane landing or taking off at Sky Harbor, so the city is “cognizant” of the issue and limiting future building heights, he said.
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Several other towers approved, in the works
In addition to Skye, there are a handful of other, high-rise apartment towers in various stages of approval in the area, on similarly sized parcels.
One of those high-rises, a 25-story apartment building with ground-level commercial space, was approved by the City Council in May just to the west of Skye, on the other side of Shady Park. That project, a redevelopment of the Wells Fargo building at 16 E. University, plans to have 453 units on a 0.67-acre site. The development is proposed by a joint venture of Wexford Developments and CA Ventures.
Other projects in the hearing process include a similar-sized development near Seventh Street and Forest Avenue, where an apartment developer that already has a building is planning to build a second one, Levesque said. Another is proposed near Seventh Street and College Avenue. And a proposal for a project at Seventh Street and Mill Avenue already received approval, but the developer is considering adding to that plan, Levesque said.
A hotel tower also was approved but has yet to start construction as part of the 100 Mill development at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. An office tower that was part of that project is already open.
Committee members worry about traffic, building size
The surge of new apartment towers, and the vehicles and transportation needs that will come with the new residents, had some members of the city's Development Review Commission questioning whether they were a good idea.
Commissioner Barbara Lloyd said she had concerns with the project, and the many that are similar to it that either are proposed or are built. Lloyd said some of the buildings have a "lack of character," and the traffic and other congestion can have a negative effect on the area.
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"I understand we need the units, but at the same point, sometime we have to say, when is enough, enough with this product type?" she said.
At the June 13 meeting, some members of the commission expressed worry that the tall buildings on smaller parcels don’t leave much room for flexibility, like a food delivery driver parking or for a rideshare driver waiting for a passenger. While the commission was only considering the Skye project, members said the decisions could not happen “in a vacuum,” without considering the context of what already was approved.
Other members of the commission said the city’s downtown is the proper place for density, with easy access to public transportation like the light rail or the Tempe streetcar, and the area is walkable to many restaurants and places of employment.
Ultimately, the commission narrowly voted against recommending approval of the project to the City Council, with those voting against it citing concerns about increased traffic and the high volume of projects in a small geographic area.
The commission serves as an advisory body to the city council, and its recommendations are not binding. The council is scheduled to discuss the project at meetings later this summer.
Levesque said the number of new projects proposed at the same time could be a lingering effect of the pandemic, when proposals slowed greatly. But the demand for housing in Tempe remains high, and some of the developers planning new buildings already have projects in the city.
“People want to be here,” he said. “It’s always been a destination location.”
Reach the reporter at cvanek@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter @CorinaVanek.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Violent criminals from around the world are hiding in Central Florida neighborhoods.
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TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Titusville police are searching for a missing 11-year-old boy last seen at 5 a.m. on Monday.
Police said Robert John Kinne III was last seen walking away from his home in the 5100 block of Sandra Drive wearing blue, long-sleeve “Minecraft” pajamas.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a missing child alert for Robert before 11 a.m.
The boy is described as 4 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 50 pounds. He has short brown hair and hazel eyes.
Read: Orlando police identify woman shot, killed by officers after charging at them with knives
If you see the boy or know about his whereabouts you are asked to call 911 or Titusville police at 321-264-7800.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg District saw heavy rain over the weekend, leaving many roads in the area unsafe for travel.
Now, VDOT is advising drivers to keep safety top of mind when hitting the road and has published a full list of road closures.
In a tweet, the agency stated that drivers should be extra cautious as the area continues to dry out.
Here’s a look at road closures in the Lynchburg District as of July 17 at 9:45 a.m.
- Prince Edward County:
- Route 608 (First Rock Road) at Route 651 (Chinquapin Road)
- Appomattox County:
- Route 624 (River Bottom Lane) at Route 605 (Dreaming Creek Road)
- Route 661 (Blue Ridge Drive) from Route 613 Buck Creek Road to Route 660 North Creek Road
- Route 703 (Snapps Mill Road) from Route 685 (Tanglewood Road) to Route 613 (Buck Creek Road)
- Route 666 (Mill Pond Road) From Route 608 (Stonewall Road) to Route 611 (Bellview Road)
- Campbell County
- Route 623 at Route 1594 (London Terrace)
- Route 623 (Town Ford Road) from Route 682 (Leesville Road) to Route 625 (Austin Mill Road)
- Route 660 (Oxford Furnace Road) from Route 850 (Smoky Hollow Road) to Route 757 (Country Road)
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The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an estimated $900 million after another drawing ended with no winner Saturday night.
Nobody matched all five of the white balls drawn — 2, 9, 43, 55, 57 — and the red Powerball 18. The jackpot was estimated at $875 million.
The top prize is the third-biggest Powerball jackpot and the seventh-largest in U.S. lottery history. Players for Monday’s drawing have a chance at either $900 million paid out in yearly installments or a $465.1 million, one-time lump sum before taxes.
The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was April 19 for a top prize of nearly $253 million. Since then, no one has won the grand prize in the past 37 consecutive drawings.
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After it was announced that Quinn Priester was going to get the call-up to the big leagues Saturday afternoon, he was in the Pirates clubhouse Sunday morning ahead of his anticipated major league debut Monday night against the Cleveland Guardians.
The right-hander made it through one inning of work during his scheduled start on Friday for the Indianapolis Indians before being told the news that he was being called up.
Priester recounted the emotions that were going through his mind when Indians manager Miguel Perez told him that he was going to Pittsburgh.
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Ohio State Highway Patrols will join in a six-state initiative focusing on Move Over violations this week.
Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the West Virginia State Police are all participating in the multi-state law enforcement partnership aimed at combining and coordinating law enforcement and security services in the areas of highway safety, criminal patrol and intelligence sharing, according to a statement from OSHP.
“Too many times our troopers have seen the aftermath or been involved in a crash where the driver failed to move over,” said Col. Charles A. Jones, patrol superintendent. “Moving over protects the lives of everyone who works or uses our freeways.”
Since 2018, state patrol cruisers were struck in 61 crashes that were Move Over-related, the statement said. During that same time period, 26,739 Move Over violation citations were issued as a result. Two civilians died and 56 officers and civilians were injured in those crashes.
In 2022, there were only 11 such crashes, 38% fewer than in 2021, the patrol said.
Ohio law requires all drivers to move over to an adjacent lane when approaching any vehicle with flashing or rotating lights parked on the roadside.
If moving over is not possible due to traffic or weather conditions, or because a second lane does not exist, motorists should slow down and proceed with caution.
A version of the Move Over law exists in all 50 states
More information and statistics related to Ohio’s Move Over law can be found here.
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Haze should lift later Monday in SE Mich., air to improve mid-week, says NWS
The haze is back from hundreds of uncontrolled Canadian wildfires but it should clear out later this evening, said the National Weather Service's Detroit office.
The weather service said the haze should lift later Monday evening, but didn't provide a specific timeframe. Fresh air will be moving in from a cold front that may also be bring some rain showers and possible thunderstorms north of I-69.
"The smoke is going to clear out later this evening and the air quality should be improving heading into tomorrow into the mid week," said Trent Frey, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Detroit office.
An air quality alert was extended through Monday, warning residents in several counties about elevated levels of particulate matter due to wildfire smoke from Canada. As of late June, 490 fires were burning across Canada, with 255 of them considered to be out of control.
The haze has been ongoing issue this summer for not just southeast Michigan, but the entire Midwest and East Coast. In late June through early July, lingering haze forced some local summer camps to move indoors and pools to close.
Earlier haze coverage:Air quality alert extended in Michigan because of Canadian wildfire haze. When conditions may improve
Monday's air quality alert, or action day, was declared by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, means pollutants are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Action days can be assigned for ozone, particulate matter, or both pollutants, said Stephanie Hengescach, a meteorologist in the state's environmental air quality division. More than a dozen ozone alerts have been issued so far this year.
The concentration of particulate matter in southeast Michigan is the major cause of reduced visibility and component of urban and regional haze.
According to the National Weather Service's alert, children, adults, and people with respiratory diseases such as asthma and heart disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
"Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with filters," the alert suggested for residents in Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties.
Monday's weather is expected to be hazy and dry with temperatures reaching the low 80s and dropping to mid 50s in the evening, according to the weather service.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a 14-hour closure for both directions of Interstate 65 on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
The closure begins Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m. and reopens Sunday, July 23 at 10 a.m.
During the closure, crews with INDOT contractor Beaty Construction will set beams across I-65 for the new Traders Lane bridge.
The detour will use I-865 and I-465.
INDOT is encouraging drivers to consider worker safety by slowing down, using extra caution and driving distraction-free when driving in and around all work zones.
Click here for more information on construction projects around central Indiana.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police on Monday released the name of a woman who was shot and killed by officers last week after they say she charged at them while carrying two knives.
Rachael Ellis, 32, was shot to death Friday at a residential complex on Pioneers Way off Narcoosee Road, south of State Road 417.
An agency official said officers responded to a 911 call from a man who said his girlfriend was talking about killing herself and had a knife.
A crisis negotiation team arrived and communicated with her over the phone before she hung up. Police said Ellis exited the apartment with a knife, walked back in, came out again with a second knife and charged at the officers.
Two officers, both of whom have been trained in crisis intervention, fired their weapons, striking the woman, police said.
Ellis was pronounced dead at the scene.
OPD has not released the names of the officers involved, invoking Marsy’s Law. They have both been placed on administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates.
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ATLANTA – Georgia, “The Peach State,” is experiencing one of its worst peach shortages in decades, according to CNN.
The state lost more than 90% of this year’s crop in February due to a heat wave, which was followed by two big frosts, according to the report.
The back-to-back weather extremes caused prices to skyrocket and markets to vastly move (resulting in peaches coming in as far as California). Boxes of peaches are being sold now as much as $40, a drastic jump from the usual $17-$20.
Restaurateurs across the state are scrambling to find alternatives to combat the shortage, with one restaurant in particular offering peach-flavored rolls on the weekends, instead of daily.
The shortage isn’t just affecting peach fanatics, but those who work during harvest season as well.
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According to the Washington Post, farmers could only hire a small portion of seasonal employees. Another grower told CNN that he was forced to lay off several employees, many of whom traveled from Mexico on work visas to support their families.
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TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Titusville police are searching for a missing 11-year-old boy.
Police tweeted Monday morning that officers are looking for Robert John Kinne III.
According to police, Robert walked away from his home around 5 a.m. in the 5100 block of Sandra Drive.
Robert, who is 4 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 50 pounds, was last seen wearing blue “Minecraft” pajamas. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information about Robert is asked to call police at 321-264-7800.
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Have you seen Robert John Kinne III? Robert is 11 yo, 4 ft. 5 in. tall, weighs 50 lbs, brown short hair, hazel eyes, last seen @ 5 AM today walking away from home on 5100 block Sandra Dr in blue long sleeve “Minecraft” pajamas. Call TPD @ (321)264-7800 with info pic.twitter.com/uVzpYERxXn
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Thousands of visitors will flock to the Region this week for the National Softball Association Even & Odd North Fastpitch World Series, which will pump millions of dollars into the local economy.
More than 6,000 players, family members and spectators will start to arrive in town Tuesday. More than 170 teams will play July 19 to 24 on fields in Crown Point, Highland, Dyer, LaPorte and Schererville.
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Lake County's tourism agency, has been working to encourage participants and tourists to explore the Calumet Region while they're here.
“We are working with our partners to provide teams and families with discounts to restaurants, attractions and local shops,” said Megan Goodan, SSCVA's chief Sports & Leisure officer. “We want to encourage everyone to get out and explore the great things in and around Northwest Indiana.
"We're also working with the parks & rec departments where games will be played to be sure participants and their families have a one-of-a-kind experience while they're here.”
The economic impact of hosting the NSA World Series is estimated at $10.2 million.
The festivities kick off from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Crown Point Sportsplex with a skills competition, managers and coaches meetings, a DJ and vendors. The games start at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bulldog Park in downtown Crown Point. There will be a beer garden, DJ, food trucks, a braid bag, laser tag, photo booth, vendors, face-painting, obstacle courses and a parade of teams.
“Our local restaurants and attractions surrounding these fields and hotels are expected to be inundated with traveling softball families,” said David Uran, SSCVA president and CEO. “Northwest Indiana and the SSCVA are honored to be hosting these highly ranked and competitive teams. Our partners along with our all-star staff will be providing a world-class event and experience for players, coaches, and fans as these teams battle to be crowned the next NSA World Series Champions."
The SSCVA focuses on sports as a major attraction to Northwest Indiana. It also will host the 15U Ohio Valley Regional Championships and the Illinois YMCA Long Course Championships next week. Last week, the PBA50 South Shore Classic took place at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, pitting 130 of the world's greatest bowlers older than 50.
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
Opening
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant and Bar fires up the grill in Winfield early this week.
The Mexican restaurant with locations in Schererville and Merrillville is targeting a Monday or Tuesday opening for its new eatery in the former Anytime Fitness at 10711 Randolph St. in Winfield. It's just awaiting a final inspection.
La Carreta offers authentic cuisine like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas and chimichangas. It has multiple nachos plates.
The traditional Mexican eatery has a number of steak, seafood and chicken entrees. One can get a T-bone with shrimp, pollo loco or Camarones el Caribe with mushrooms, onions and a simmering cheese sauce. The Camarones la Carreta cooks a pound of shrimp in garlic, onion and white wine.
A house special is the Arroz Texano that mixes steak, chicken and shrimp with grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheese.
There's a kids' menu, lunch specials and combination plates. Dessert options include flan and deep-fried ice cream.
The restaurant also has a three-way liquor license allowing it to serve beer, wine and liquor. It specializes in margaritas, tequilas and cold imported beer.
For more information, visit www.lacarretarestaurantandbar.com .
Jonathan Miano, The Times
Closing
Mi Tierra has been serving authentic Mexican food in a unique setting for more than two decades.
The casual dining restaurant served up hearty, homestyle Mexican food as planes took off and landed just outside the windows in the Griffith-Merrillville Airport. But now the longtime owner Jesus "Don Chuy" Toledo, a Mexican immigrant who served in the U.S. Army, is retiring and turning the restaurant space over to new owners.
"After 27 years in the restaurant business — 22 of them in the Griffith-Merrillville Airport — and some long discussions, Don Chuy and his family have decided they’re ready to take their next steps and are closing Mi Tierra. Our last day is June 30," Mi Tierra posted on social media. "But wait! Before you despair, we also have two other, even better announcements: First, we’re handing over the reins to Flako's Tacos, an East Chicago-based restaurant whose food truck has a strong fan base in Griffith. They’ll be bringing their amazing Birria tacos and flavor to town, but they’re also keeping some of what we do, too. It’s a win-win! They’ll be up and running in July."
Mi Tierra had fare like Steak Ranchero, Fish Caribbean and the Three Amigos combo. Diners could ask what's cooking for Don Chuy's latest special.
But it's not the final chapter for Don Chuy.
"And because you know no one can keep him down (trust us — we’ve tried), Don Chuy will still be whipping up spices and chorizo in a nearby space, so he’ll still be floating around and hopes to see the many of you he’s come to know and love. We also hope he takes a well-deserved vacation or six, but you know how that goes," Mi Tierra posted on social media. "We’re so very grateful to each one of you who’ve come through our doors and gotten to know us through the years. It’s bittersweet knowing we raised a whole family within these walls, but it’s also time for a new family to grow, and we hope you’ll show them the love and support you’ve shown us."
Joseph S. Pete
Coming soon
Where's the beef?
It's coming soon to Indiana Harbor.
Wendy's is opening its latest Northwest Indiana location in the downtown of East Chicago's Indiana Harbor neighborhood. A new fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru is under construction at the corner of Columbus Drive and Main Street, across from Subway in the Harbor's main commercial drag.
Wendy's offers old-fashioned square hamburgers, sea salt fries, baked potatoes, chili, Frosties and its famous nugs. Known for its irreverent social media presence, it overtook Burger King for second place by revenue, trailing only McDonald's as the top-selling fast-food burger joint.
The chain has multiple Northwest Indiana locations, including Hammond, Highland, Munster, Schererville, Merrillville, Crown Point, Portage, Chesterton, Valparaiso, Michigan City, LaPorte and Hebron.
Joseph S. Pete
Open
Bulldog Ale House Food & Brews is now pouring drinks in downtown Lansing.
It took over the former Jack's Sports Pub and Eatery at 3325 Ridge Road. Billing itself as a burger, pizza and beer company, it's a local Chicagoland chain with locations in Algonquin, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, McHenry, New Lenox, North Aurora, Rogers Park and Rolling Meadows.
It serves traditional pub fare like burgers, sliders, tacos, pizza, wings, soups, salads and sandwiches. Signature entrees include chicken and waffles, pot pie, chicken parmesan and fish and chips. It also has shareable plates like truffle parmesan fries, garlic parmesan fries, loaded waffle fries, street corn, kale and artichoke dip and Italian beef egg rolls.
Sandwiches skew traditional with options like Rubens, Monte Cristos and French dips. Diners also can save room for house-made desserts like cheesecake and Rumchata bread pudding.
Drink options include beer, wine, liquor and cocktails.
For more information, visit bulldogalehouse.com .
Joseph S. Pete
Open
The Love of Arts Community Center is now teaching art classes in Griffith.
Founder and Executive Director Sade Carrasquillo opened the community center at 1115 E. Ridge Road. It provides classes and artistic resources meant to spur creativity in both youth and adults.
"I have dreamed of this day, and still can't believe that it has finally happened," said Carrasquillo. "Our community deserves more outlets where we can creatively express ourselves. I am honored to be one of those providers."
It hosts arts, crafts and STEM activities for kids between 6 months and five years from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
It also offers beginner guitar classes, VR Graffiti Art, Beginners Videography, Acting, Acrylic Painting, Hip Hop Dance and other programming for youth and adults, as well as art classes for people in the Lake County work release program. Most creative classes are six weeks in length.
"All of us have some type of talent and many want to explore new ones," Carrasqullio said. "The Love of Arts Community Center is here to cultivate these talents and of course offer fun and memorable experiences. We are excited to expand our reach to the town of Griffith as well as all of Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland" said Sade Carrasquillo, founder of For the Love of Arts Community Center."
For more information, visit artsforlove.org .
Joseph S. Pete
Open
Illinois Dermatology Institute recently expanded its footprint in Northwest Indiana by opening an office in Munster.
The clinic is now treating patients for skin conditions at 9601 Calumet Ave., Suite E, in the Centennial Village development by Centennial Park. It treats conditions like acne, skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, nail disorders, rosacea, warts, allergy patch testing, hair loss, cosmetic dermatology and pediatric dermatology. It performs procedures like mohs surgery and surgical excisions.
The Illinois Dermatology Institute office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For more information, call 219-491-3376.
Joseph S. Pete
Open
The WhoaZone floating water park at Whihala Beach in Whiting has reopened for the season.
The family attraction features slides, stairs and other inflatables in the lake. It's a floating obstacle course at 1561 Park Road in Whiting.
Kids can climb stairs, run around and splash into the water while lifeguards supervise.
For more information, call 219-234-2615 or visit https://whoa.zone/whiting/ .
Joseph S. Pete
Anniversary
Ella Jayms, a women’s boutique, is celebrating the third anniversary of its brick-and-mortar location in downtown Valparaiso.
"Ella Jayms is a woman-owned, lifestyle boutique that’s dedicated to women of all generations and celebrating life’s happiest moments," Customer Experience Lead Raeann Grusak said. "We take pride in providing a warm, welcoming environment for all & ensure that each person who walks through our doors leaves feeling happier and uplifted."
The boutique is located at 260 Franklin St., Suite 102.
"Giving back and paying it forward is the soul of our company," she said. "Since we opened our doors in the summer of 2020, we have had the honor of donating time and money right back into NWI to help our neighbors in need through nonprofits like The Caring Place, Women United, The Porter County Community Foundation, Housing Opportunities and Hilltop Neighborhood House."
It stocks clothes, footwear, accessories, home decor and Foggy Dog Ruby Dog Bow Ties to "make your pup extra dapper."
"While we reflect on these past three years, we want to thank our amazing community and customers," Grusak said. "Being a part of Valparaiso has been an honor; we’ve loved every second of it. We’re beyond grateful for the support we've received and look forward to many more years of celebration."
For more information, visit www.ellajayms.com .
Joseph S. Pete
Leased
Shops on 41 in Schererville is now 100% leased.
Crown Point-based Latitude Commercial, one of the leading commercial real estate firms in Northwest Indiana, leased out the last two spots in the new strip mill on Indianapolis Boulevard just south of U.S. 30 and the Crossroads of the Nation intersection.
A high-end barber shop and dental practice both signed leases. The new tenants plan on starting construction immediately.
“We’re excited for the two new tenants to join the existing strong tenant lineup and get us to 100% occupied, said Brett McDermott of Latitude Commercial. Both of the tenants will benefit from the great visibility on 41 and all of the tenants complement each other well. The Landlords did a great job on the design and look of the building and are happy to have filled the last remaining space.”
Joseph S. Pete, The Times
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Maple + Bacon, deli and Divalicious Desserts Bakery & Cafe opening
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CENTRAL, Texas — Many women in Central Texas have Barbie fever! From the pink wardrobe, to the smash hit song by Aqua, there is a lot of anticipation for the movie coming out this Friday.
The fashion. The décor, and the Famous Mattel Barbie Box, what a more perfect time to paint central Texas pink!
A group of local women who own small businesses got together for a Malibu Barbie styled photo shoot to celebrate the highly anticipated Barbie movie.
“I think for all of us Barbie is pretty iconic. As we were setting up, we were sharing our Barbie stories and what Barbie meant to us growing up. So, it’s really exciting to share this with the new generations,” said Courtney Murphy, Owner of Courtney Murphy Fine Art Photography.
Brenda Elliott is the owner of Elliot’s Sweet Boutique in Belton. From retail merchandise to all types of treats, on Wednesday, Brenda will have a Barbie cookie decorating class for kids and ladies’ night for adults.
“Ladies night will be similar but more cookies, pink glitter everywhere, pink glitter cocktails of course."
At Pampered in Pink, the Belton spa themed party venue for little girls, co-owner Brittney Hanson will host a Barbie career day. It will empower the youth to focus on more than just beauty.
“We want them to think bigger about what they want to do in their lives, and what impact they want to make on this world. “We are really going to focus on the entrepreneurial side of this and then the glam the sparkle and the fun along with it.”
Both Hanson and Elliott said it is all about empowerment.
“I think the resurgence of this new Barbie movie you have an opportunity for the next generation to add on some dynamics to Barbie that we wouldn’t normally see,” said Hanson.
“Barbie was a head of her time. She’s been an icon for all women, she’s been in every career out there,” said Elliott. “She is ageless, she’s timeless, she does everything so well. She’s always so put together. She does not need a man. She’s great. she’s Barbie!”
“We love to empower each other, and empower other women who own small businesses, said Erica Stone, Co-Owner of Leap Bounce House Rentals.
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HOUSTON — For the second year in a row, H-Town will represent the Lone Star State in a prestigious pageant!
Miss Houston USA 2023, Lluvia Alzate, was crowned Miss Texas USA during Saturday's pageant at the Hilton Houston Post Oak hotel.
Saturday's pageant was the second attempt for the Colombian after she finished as third runner-up last year to another Houstonian, and current Miss Universe, R'Bonney Gabriel.
Alzate, who also works in real estate and helps spread awareness about ALS, edged out more than 90 other competitors to take the crown. The University of Houston graduate will now head to Reno, Nevada later this year as she vies for the crown of Miss USA.
Congratulations, Lluvia!
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AUSTIN, Texas — For mental health support for LGBTQ youth, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. For trans peer support, call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Gov. Greg Abbott and state lawmakers have used variations of the phrase “parental rights” this year to push a litany of legislation, with varying degrees of success.
They’ve vowed to empower Texas parents in their fights for everything from sweeping changes to the state’s foster care system and what can be taught in schools to using tax dollars to subsidize kids’ private school tuition.
But Kari, a Georgetown mother of a transgender 17-year-old, says she feels like she has “no choices at all” as she and her family stare down a ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments for trans minors that goes into effect Sept. 1.
“My rights as a parent have not only been infringed upon, but they’ve been stripped. I’ve been removed from making a decision about my child’s health care with my child and for my child,” said Kari, who agreed to talk to The Texas Tribune if her full name wasn’t used because she fears her family could be targeted by hate groups.
Senate Bill 14’s passage leaves families with trans kids in a myriad of challenging situations. Some are weighing the stress of uprooting their lives against the psychological damage their children could experience once access to gender-affirming care is cut off. Others are unable to leave the state and are preparing to watch their children go through what they call government-forced detransitioning. And one low-income family with a trans kid wants to move but is struggling to raise money to do so.
The law will allow trans minors already receiving transition-related care to be “weaned off” puberty blockers and hormone treatments in a “medically appropriate” manner. But parents and medical experts say the law doesn’t provide clarity on how that should happen — and that can be unsafe to wean people off of such treatment at all.
Texans whose kids are transgender say the law is an affront to the notion that Abbott and the Legislature are champions of parental rights since each of the choices it leaves them could have dire outcomes. And a new lawsuit that aims to block the ban on gender-affirming care argues that the law violates parental rights already enshrined in the state constitution.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and Lambda Legal are representing several doctors and parents of trans kids, who argue in the lawsuit that SB 14 violates those constitutional rights by stopping parents from providing medical care for their children. It also says the law discriminates against transgender kids because the ban applies only to them and allows cisgender children to access the same treatments for care that isn’t aimed at transitioning.
The state constitution says Texans can’t be “deprived of life, liberty, property, privileges or immunities, or in any manner disfranchised.” The suits argues that means Texas parents with transgender children should not be blocked from accessing the recommended treatment that doctors and medical groups say lessens trans kids’ higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide.
“The Texas Constitution provides stronger rights for parents, stronger rights in the guarantees of equality ... and much stronger rights with respect to the individual rights of autonomy,” Lambda Legal senior counsel Paul Castillo said. “Those decisions that rest with parents are at their apex when they are made in consultation with physicians who recommend this medically necessary care.”
Lawmakers who championed the bill claimed that health care providers recommending transition-related care, like puberty blockers and hormone treatments, latched on to a “social contagion” to influence parents and kids to elect life-altering treatments that kids may regret when they’re older. They also disputed the science and research behind transition-related care.
Parents “were given a false dichotomy choice between ‘it’s either this or suicide,’” state Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, said during a committee hearing for his companion bill to SB 14. “The science doesn’t support that. It is unconscionable to me that a licensed health care provider would put a parent in that position.”
But Kari — and many other parents and trans kids who testified against the legislation throughout this year’s regular legislative session — say the journey to beginning gender-affirming care was filled with methodical, thoughtful decisions made over long periods of time.
Abbott, Oliverson and state Sen. Donna Campbell, a Republican from New Braunfels who authored SB 14, did not respond to requests for comment about parents of trans kids saying the law undermines their rights.
Kari said she put in hours of research and had several discussions with her child’s therapist and doctor before deciding that testosterone treatments were the best way to avoid the “personal anguish” her son would feel as his body developed the physical characteristics of a gender with which he didn’t identify.
Lawmakers supporting the bill said children are too young to decide whether to undergo gender-affirming care, even though the treatments they will soon be banned from accessing are available to cisgender kids of the same age for other medical purposes.
“A lot of politicians throw around the term ‘informed decision,’ but that’s exactly what we’ve done,” Kari said.
Emily Witt, a spokesperson for the Texas Freedom Network, a left-leaning state watchdog organization that supports public education and religious freedom, said state leaders, in order to limit the rights of trans people, are using the term “parental rights” to tap into a groundswell of fears from Texans who think the government is going too far in determining what their kids learn.
“It’s been co-opted to tap into this cultural fear of not having control over your kids’ lives,” Witt said, “when really their agenda is erasing trans people.”
A sense of betrayal
A ninth generation Texan, Kari feels a deep sense of betrayal about her elected leaders crafting a law that takes aim at what she — and doctors — think is best for her child.
Part of her wants to move her family to a state where her child could legally stay on his current level of hormones. But they don’t have the stockpile of savings needed to do that.
And the discussions with her children about leaving the only state they’ve ever known have devastated her.
Her son will be 18 within a year, so the ban won’t apply to him after his next birthday. So for her, it’s almost a waiting game to see if his psychological reaction to being weaned off hormone treatments is so grim that it outweighs the other considerations.
Trans youth are more likely to be at risk of depression and suicide than their cisgender peers. And some doctors say that trans kids’ mental health improves if they are allowed to take hormones.
“It’s almost like, you know, watching a wildfire. You want to stay to protect your house. You don’t want to leave,” Kari said. “ So you’re waiting until that moment where you can feel the heat or the flames and you have to flee.”
For now, the family’s plan is to follow the law, which means Kari’s child will need to be “weaned off” his hormones in a “medically appropriate” manner. Still, that’s something many medical groups, including the Texas Medical Association, warned could have devastating physical and mental effects on minors.
So for Laura Rodriguez, whose trans son, Gabe, is 16, it feels like the flames are already licking at their heels.
She wants to move to a state where transition-related health care is still available to kids. But her family faces several financial roadblocks to leaving. After years of putting money into their house in Houston, they have spent months looking for rental properties out of state. They planned on using money they’ve collected from a GoFundMe campaign, but then their 2002 GMC Safari was stolen from a grocery store parking lot. Now they’ve had to use some of those funds to buy a replacement vehicle before the move.
Rodriguez’s husband works in retail and his employer will transfer his job to another state, but her position in the public sector is based in Houston, so she will need to find a new job in a state she’d never been to until this month, when the family went to check out potential homes.
“I won’t have my little village, you know? But at the same time, I need to be that village for my children,” Rodriguez said. “I need to be the safety net that my children need.”
As Mexican-Americans, Rodriguez and her family have deep roots in what is now Texas.
“My family never crossed any borders; the borders crossed us. My family has been here for generations,” Rodriguez said. “What do I know about anywhere else? What do I have anywhere else?”
Mama bear
For years, trans Texans have lived in fear as they’ve watched state leaders push a litany of legislation and policies that would limit their lives. In 2017, lawmakers tried to restrict which bathrooms trans people could use in public with legislation that ultimately failed.
In 2021, lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would classify gender-affirming care as child abuse. But Abbott still ordered the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents who provided their kids access to such care, a directive that’s being fought in the courts.
Rodriguez said she knew it was time to move to another state when she asked her son if he wanted to leave Texas and he said, “I’d rather not be arrested as a sex offender for being trans.”
At school, Gabe’s friends tried to find loopholes in the new law that they hoped would allow him to stay. When they couldn’t, they offered to help him pack up his home. Some of them even prayed for him.
“Lots of my friends are Christian, but they’re still supportive of the LGBTQ community,” he said.
Earlier this month, Rodriguez and her husband found a three-bedroom apartment for her family of five to share in another state. She says the process was a struggle, but she thinks it’s the best move in the long run, even if they had to ask people they don’t know for help.
“I can’t believe it sometimes that it’s because [of] all of these strangers that this is even possible,” she said.
Sherry Brodell, whose family lives in a rural area outside Austin, constantly experiences the impacts of raising a 13-year-old trans son in a state where his gender identity has become a focus of Texas politics.
Part of that included conversations about what to do if Child Protective Services showed up at their home to investigate her on child abuse charges.
“My youngest said, ‘If they come and talk to me, I am going to … look them in the eye and tell them, ‘I know why you’re here, and let me just tell you, it was no abuse in my home, unless the abuse is having a family who loves you,’” Brodell said.
Brodell worries that her son can’t wait things out since he is only 13 and will have to go years without gender-affirming care. Her son is reckoning with the fact that he must go through the puberty of a gender he does not want to be.
But he’s also trying to steel himself for what’s to come.
“The reality is that a lot of trans people throughout history have been through a whole lot worse than that,” she says he told her. “If I have to wait until I’m 18, I won’t be the first trans person who has to do it.”
Some lawmakers this year also took aim at gender-affirming care for adults, though attempts at blocking access for people over 18 failed. Still, it stirred fear in many trans Texans.
Brodell decided the only choice she had was to stay in Texas and fight. She was in the Capitol several times this year to oppose the bills targeting trans people. She held a sign that said, “You Woke the Mama Bear.”
She and Kari have both joined their local chapters of PFLAG. It’s a source of support as they wait to see how the ban will impact their children while politicians portray themselves as champions for parental rights and the recent lawsuit begins to work its way through court.
“Instead of just being alone against the whole world, we were at least dealing with it as a community,” Brodell said.
Disclosure: The ACLU of Texas, Texas Freedom Network and Texas Medical Association have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune’s journalism. Find a complete list of them here.
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HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — After days of searching, the family of Carlee Russell is relieved that she has safely returned home.
Russell returned home on foot Saturday evening after missing for two days. Police said Russell vanished Thursday evening after stopping to check on a toddler she allegedly saw on the side of the road.
According to the Hoover Police Department (HPD), upon her return, Carlee was immediately taken to UAB hospital for evaluation upon her return.
She has since been released, but police said they are unsure of her exact condition.
Carlee’s mother took to Facebook Sunday requesting privacy for their family at this time, while expressing gratitude that Carlee is home. She said, “God is faithful and has answered our prayers … Our baby is safe.”
HPD Police Chief Nick Derzis said Russell’s safe return is the best possible resolution they could hope for, but the investigation does not stop here. There are still questions that need answers.
“We deal in facts, not innuendos or conclusions that we make,” said Derzis. “We deal with facts. All of those facts will come out. So, right now we know that she was there and then she wasn’t. Now she’s home, which is what we wanted, and all of those things in between we’re looking at.”
Derzis could not confirm whether or not Russell was abducted.
This case has gripped the nation. Derzis said they could not be more grateful for all who stepped up to the plate, combining efforts to help find Russell.
Search efforts were underway around the clock in the 48 hours Russell was missing.
Hoover police said they give thanks for all of the assistance provided by their law enforcement partners, in addition to all the tips and help from this community and beyond, even from other states.
Derzis said it takes a lot of resources and everyone really came together.
“It’s fantastic to be able to have individuals out there searching and trying to conclude or help point us in the direction we need to go,” Derzis said. “Again, that’s why it’s so important that it’s not just the police; it’s family, it’s people that we don’t know that are actually trying to help and get the resolution that, again, we were looking for.”
Though questions remain, citizens are relieved that she returned home safely Saturday evening.
“When we hear about things happening in downtown Birmingham, that’s downtown Birmingham. But when its four doors away, it really comes close to home,” said Carlee’s neighbor, Gil Price. “So again, we’re just thrilled for the family, thrilled for her and we hope this never happens again.”
Hoover police said there is no press conference with new information scheduled at this time.
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Mountain Home nonprofit Into the Light is working to raise money for billboards to be placed throughout northern parts of the state in an effort to help end human trafficking.
According to the Department of Defense, worldwide, 20% of human trafficking victims are children.
“It can happen to anybody, and it can happen and does happen in any community,” Into the Light Executive Director Gretchen Smeltzer said.
Smeltzer says Into the Light serves children in Arkansas who have been victims of trafficking, providing long-term advocacy and mentorship for victims while working to educate the community.
Smeltzer says those are some of the reasons why the nonprofit is raising money to place billboards around the area.
"We're looking at raising $11,000 so that we can have four billboards for three years in four cities,” Smeltzer said. “So we're focusing on the Mountain Home area, Harrison, and Northwest Arkansas."
Smeltzer says the billboards will include the organization’s 24/7 crisis hotline and information about how the community can help.
“We are available and we are present in the community serving victims," Smeltzer said.
If you are interested in giving to this campaign, visit Into the Light’s website.
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TOLEDO, Ohio — Right across the street from The Cherry Street Mission on Monore and 15th streets is where Jayon Hughes, better known as Jay Da Barber, cut hair for free. He has been cutting hair for a little over four years, and even though it's how he makes his living, he decided one Tuesday to just give his services away.
"The money will come. It's not about the money," Hughes said.
On that slow Tuesday, he went out across the street from the Mission, posted his sign, laid out his tools and began cutting hair for anyone who wanted it, free of charge
"Seeing everybody out there, just in distresses ... I knew I had to help them," Hughes said. "Me giving a haircut, knowing that they're satisfied with their haircut, that's something money cannot buy."
While his customers were not serviced in his typical manner inside a barber shop, they didn't care. He was told by them that his gesture helped change their lives.
"I cut like 10 people," Hughes said. "Four of those homeless people had interviews the next day. So yes, I got them interview-ready."
He said he wasn't doing it for recognition, he just wanted to help. However, Tanya Marria Murphy said she just happened to be driving by Hughes and was inspired by what she saw.
"I do #TanyaWitThaTee and it's some accidents and sometimes negative. I want to bring positive and I love community involvement, so I had to get that," she said.
Not only did she get it, her story has been viewed over 45,000 times on Facebook in two days. For Murphy, Hughes' story is close to home for her. Her son, Ulysses Gray, owns a barbershop called 1stDibz Barbershop Boutique. As a seasoned barber himself, with more than 16 years cutting hair, he said he is not surprised his mother highlighted Hughes' work.
"Seeing him do it, it's like, that's what I'm talking about. That's how you put the map out there," Gray said. "That's why my mother sees stuff like that and captures it because that's the type of stuff I've been doing. That's how she sees me as well."
Murphy said the best part about Hughes helping those in need is that he gave them a sense of self-worth.
"To see the smile on his face," Murphy said. "They could be panhandling, people will say, 'Get out of here. I don't want it. Don't talk to me.' And for him to be praised like that, that's going to give him an oomph."
While Hughes does not have a set date on when he will cut hair for free again, he said he will continue to help out his community in any way he can.
"I tried to cut as many people as possible, and I hope to do that again," he said.
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'An amazing life': Peoria Heights independent bookstore owner dies
Mary Beth Nebel − who owned Peoria Heights shop I Know You Like a Book − died in Chicago on July 6.
At the shop, a handwritten note on the door reads: "Sorry, we're closed."
A post to the store's Facebook page informed the community of Nebel's passing and wrote that her visitation will take place at 9:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on July 19. The funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. The church is located at 6001 N. University St., Peoria.
"Lawyer, entrepreneur, leader in her business community, patron of the arts, world traveler, and advocate for free speech through the beauty of a well-written book, Mary Beth, in her words 'lived an amazing life,’" The post stated.
More:Peoria air quality will be affected by wildfire smoke this weekend. Here's what to know
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'It's poetry': How a Limestone student authored an amateur national pool championship
PEORIA — For Brayden Rogers, pool is art, one in which he created a masterpiece in winning the 2023 American Poolplayers Association Junior Pool Championship in late June in St. Louis.
The 16-year Peoria native and junior-to-be at Limestone High School is a rising star in the amateur ranks of 9-ball and 8-ball.
He studies professional players like Shane Van Boehning, the 2022 9-ball world champion, nicknamed "The South Dakota Kid." And Russian Fedor Gorst, "The Ghost," who was 9-ball world champion in 2019. And Josh Filler, a German who was 9-ball world champion in 2018.
"The game is poetry," Rogers said. "They make the game look like poetry, make it look so easy. It's satisfying to watch them."
And to play against them. Rogers, an amateur junior player, has played against professional world champions Van Boehning and Gorst. Right here in West Peoria, at a pool hall called Racks on the Rocks.
"I've played all of them," Rogers said. "I grew up playing with a couple pros. They'll help you learn, work with you to teach you how to beat them."
A broken stick and a bar stool
That journey began young for Rogers. It has always been pool for him. When he was 4 years old, his parents would take him with them to pool halls. He wanted to play, but he couldn't reach the table.
"So they pulled a bar stool up to the table and put me on it," Rogers said. "When I was 9, I started to play, and my dad had this new full-sized stick, but it was too big for me to handle. So he broke it in half.
"I grew up learning how to play while sitting on a bar stool and using a broken stick with no tip on it. Hey, I did OK with it."
And he fell in love with the game. He's never played anything else.
The 2023 APA Junior Nationals
The American Poolplayers Association is the sanctioning body for amateur players in the U.S. There were 263 players in St. Louis for the national championship events June 22-25.
The field included kids aged 7-18 and from 30 states and Canada, filling groupings based on skill, with a champion crowned for each. The championship match, with Rogers — called the White Tier — was live-streamed and included a broadcast crew providing commentary. The entire match can be seen online.
Amateur players are rated levels 1-7 in 8-ball, and 1-9 in 9-ball, much like different colored belts issued in martial arts based on skill.
Pool matches are decided on points, and include a handicap points calculation — much like bowling leagues — to level the playing field. So if a Level 6 player draws a Level 5 opponent, then the higher-ranked player is going to spot a certain number of points to the lower foe.
Rogers entered as a Level 5 player in the 9-ball tournament, but found himself giving up even more points during his run through the bracket when he graduated to a Level 6 rating during the event.
"I lost my first match, then I grinded my way back through it," he said. "And I won the championship match, 46-17. I found a gear and I just stuck with it. And it helped having friends and family there for support."
That support the pursuit of his dream includes his mother, Melanie Breen, his sisters, Madison Breen and Shelbylynne Breen, and his father, Scott Rogers. The 44-year-old Rogers is a pool player on a Peoria team known as "Don't Let Us Out," which plays out of Peoria pool hall Da Joint.
The elder Rogers is heading to the APA amateur World Championships in Las Vegas on Aug. 8-14.
Playing it forward
Brayden Rogers says he plays 5-6 tournaments a year and will include stops in Wisconsin and Las Vegas in the future. He is part of a local pool group called the Peoria Area Juniors, which he says has about 17 kids aged 7-20, all learning the game.
"I'm helping the juniors in my league right now," Rogers said. "If you can teach the game, you can play the game. I enjoy it. I've been on the competitive side of pool for 4-5 years now. The goal for me is to one day go professional. I want to be that good."
He works at a Dollar General, handles his business in school and throws himself into the pool hall, mostly Racks on the Rocks in West Peoria or Famous City Billiards in Creve Coeur.
And if you want to challenge him, it won't take a quarter plunked on the table.
"If there's something you want to learn, I can walk you through it," Rogers said with the confidence of a champion. "Everyone that stepped in and showed me my path, hundreds of people have made me the player that I am.
"The kids all show up at my matches. And when I win, that's a really good feeling."
Dave Eminian is the Journal Star sports columnist, and covers Bradley men's basketball, the Rivermen and Chiefs. He writes the Cleve In The Eve sports column for pjstar.com. He can be reached at 686-3206 or deminian@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @icetimecleve.
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The cost of the insurance that covers medical bills and lost wages when Virginians are hurt or die at work is set to decline again.
The basic building blocks for what insurers charge businesses for workers' compensation coverage – called loss cost - would decline 0.5% for voluntary coverage and 2.5% for assigned risk coverage beginning next spring if the State Corporation Commission accepts the just-filed proposal from the National Council on Compensation Insurance.
Employers with more than two employees are required to have workers' compensation insurance. Voluntary coverage is for coverage insurers compete to offer companies with relatively normal levels of claims; assigned risk coverage is for firms that can’t get coverage otherwise.
This will be the ninth year in a row that rates would decline, if the SCC approves.
The decline, though, is not as big as those the commission approved in recent years, including last year’s 6.8% decline in voluntary coverage, 2021’s 16.4% decline and 2020’s 20.2% decline.
Workers' compensation rates are a matter of importance to Virginia’s business community, said Barry DuVal, president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
“Historically, the workers' compensation has been managed responsibly, protecting workers' financial interest, and maintaining a competitive rate for business, when compared with other states,” he said.
Virginia employers’ costs for workers' compensation are the second lowest in the nation, tied with Michigan, at 61 cents per $100 of wages paid, according the National Academy of Social Insurance. Only Washington, D.C., with its workforce of mainly office and retail workers, is lower.
Costs in Virginia declined 19.6% between 2016 and 2020, the latest year for which data are available, NASI said. That’s slightly less than the 20.7% decline nationally.
NCCI calculates the loss cost portion of what insurers will charge based on the past two years of insurers’ claims experience in Virginia, with projections forward about other basic costs.
Those include the impact of expanded benefits – generally in Virginia involving coverage for work-related cancer – as well as the impact of wage increases and the cost of the capital that insurers need in order to back their promises to pay claims.
What insurers actually charge will exceed the loss cost and will vary depending on the other expenses they want to cover and their profit goals.
This year’s proposed decline for voluntary coverage reflects a 2.4% decline in claims payments – down 4.5% a year over the past two years for lost wages and death benefits and down 2.5% a year for medical costs, adjusted for trend factors, Amanda Glish, an actuary and senior data scientist at the NCCI, said in written testimony for the SCC. The cost of handling claims slipped by 0.3%.
On the other hand, the impact of benefit changes would push claims expenses up by 2.1%.
The assigned risk claims and trend and benefits roughly followed the voluntary market pattern but a reduction in differentials - meant to insure that the assigned risk pool all insurers support can fund itself - allowed for a larger decline than in the voluntary market.
The Most Unionized Industries in the U.S.
The Most Unionized Industries in the U.S.
Union membership has sharply declined in recent decades
The difference between union and nonunion wages has also declined
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14. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
13. Administration of environmental quality and housing programs
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Shootings over a 27-hour period in Petersburg resulted in two people hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
On Monday around 1:25 a.m., Petersburg police responded a call of gunfire at the Budget Inn at 2151 Jamestown Drive. Officers at the motel located a gunshot victim, who was airlifted to a local hospital.
At about 10:20 p.m. Saturday, police received a call for gunfire in the Stately Court area. One gunshot victim was located by officers and was transported to an area hospital, police said.
Anyone with information on either incident is asked to call Crime Solvers at (804) 861-1212.
From the archives: More than 240 photos of Richmond and Virginia in the 1970s
In January 1978, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosted pop artist Andy Warhol (second from left), who was exhibiting his “Athletes by Warhol” collection at the museum. The public opening featured a performance by rock band Single Bullet Theory and refreshments that could be found at sporting events, such as popcorn and cotton candy. The portraits on exhibit included tennis star Chris Evert and basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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In August 1976, at Glendale Drive and Henrico Avenue in western Henrico County, neighborhood boys showed off their headstand and skateboarding skills. From left were Robert Rice, Bill Robertson, Rusty Hamilton and Kenny Rice. The boys spent the summer practicing headstands, wheelies and other stunts.
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In June 1976, E.M. Andrews, a taxidermist by hobby, displayed a “swamp deer” he created – actually, a rabbit with antlers attached. Andrews had two small backyard buildings in South Richmond where he practiced freeze-drying, a newer and easier method of animal preservation than traditional taxidermy. For the previous five years, he had used freeze-drying to preserve animals for the State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Don Long
Feb. 3, 1976: Arthur Ashe visits with father, Arthur Sr., and brother, Johnnie, at Westwood Racquet Club.
Don Rypka
In October 1976, TV chef and cookbook author Julia Child came to Richmond, where her itinerary included a book signing, a local TV appearance and a cooking demonstration at the Thalhimers department store downtown. Child traveled with array of kitchen implements and ingredients – she found that her tour stops didn’t always have the utensils she needed. Here, in her hotel room, she carved a Georgia ham while joined by her husband, Paul.
Don Long
In January 1978, Pearl Bailey, the Tony Award-winning actress and singer from Newport News, was preparing to address the Richmond Public Forum from the stage at the Mosque (now Altria Theater). She covered a range of topics – from education to welfare to the United Nations – and said that despite heart trouble, “God blew breath in my face again to I could go out and spread love.” Bailey received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1976 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1988. She died in 1990.
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This April 1978 photo shows packages of Pop Rocks, a carbonated candy that had soared in popularity, even if availability was limited. The gravel-like treat offered the sensation of bursting inside the mouth – a reaction created from carbon dioxide trapped inside the sugar. Test-marketing in California proved successful, and the candy from General Foods soon became a national rage.
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In March 1957, University of Virginia alumni football players lost 20-0 in the fifth alumni vs. varsity game. The annual game, which the alumni previously won three times, continued through 1979. Here, former captains join in a handshake. From left are Joe Mehalick, Bill Dudley, varsity captain Jim Bakhtiar, Joe Palumbo, Bob Weir and Bill Chisholm.
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Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe wife of Arthur Ashe, receives a warm welcome to Virginia's General Assembly chambers Feb. 2, 1979 from Lt. Gov. Charles S. Robb.
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In August 1979, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was preparing to close the Sabot Depot station in Goochland County. The station hosted its first passenger train in 1881 and its last in 1957; it limped along until 1979 handling odd jobs. CSX dismantled the building in 1993.
David D Ryan
In May 1979, the Lost World mountain opened at the Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell. The $7 million, 17-story attraction contained three components: the Journey to Atlantis flume ride (soon renamed the Haunted River), the Land of the Dooz children’s mine train and the Time Shaft rotor. In 1998, the mountain was repurposed to accommodate Volcano, the Blast Coaster, which still operates today.
Tim Wright
In April 1979, a crowd of 10,000 gathered along Monument Avenue in Richmond for the annual Easter Festival, which included music from the Richmond Pops Band. The festival, sponsored by the Monument Avenue Preservation Society, included dancers, almost 30 art exhibits, children’s entertainment and food.
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In July 1979, two boys walked along the rocks in the James River near the Lee Bridge in Richmond.
Bob Brown
In June 1979, Terry Woo set bricks for a walkway as construction of Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond continued. The $4 million dollar city-financed plaza linked the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond building and the Virginia Electric and Power Co. building.
Bill Lane
In October 1979, a couple dressed as apes made their way through Shockoe Slip in Richmond during the Great Pumpkin Party. The event included live music, costume contents, an art show and a pumpkin pie bake-off.
Bill Lane
In November 1979, the Richmond Jaycees distributed lapel pins to voters after they cast ballots in city precincts.
Gary Burns
In June 1979, astrologer Roberta Massie gave a chart reading at the Festival of the Stars, held at Unity of Richmond Church at Laburnum and Seminary avenues. For $3 or $4, attendees could get tarot card and palm readings as well as personalized astrological charts. The festival was sponsored by the Richmond Metropolitan Astrological Research Society.
Clement Britt
In May 1979, Vann Barden from North Carolina came to Richmond with his mobile smoke pit to put on a pig picking with friends. Depending on the temperature and wind, Barden could use 60 to 120 pounds of charcoal scattered with hickory chips for his barbecuing. An 80-pound pig, which he marinated in homemade sauce, could take eight hours or more to cook.
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In March 1979, a tractor-trailer jackknifed after two wheels came off on the James River Bridge in Richmond. The driver, 25-year-old Samuel Smith, was thrown from the truck and fell 100 feet. A firefighter said Smith survived because he landed about 40 feet from the water on muddy ground, which softened the impact.
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In November 1979, an Army helicopter made a practice landing on the new helipad at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. It was the first such helipad constructed for a central Virginia hospital. The $5,000 pad was constructed by E.G. Bowles Co. in a project assisted by the state police and the Federal Aviation Administration.
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In January 1979, Miss America Kylene Barker signed autographs during a visit to Richmond. Barker, who was from Galax, won the Miss Virginia title in 1978 and then the national pageant in September of that year, becoming Miss America 1979.
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In January 1979, former Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson congratulated participants in the Winter Special Olympics at Wintergreen in Nelson County.
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In January 1979, staff of the Women’s Resource Center conferred in their office at the University of Richmond. The center, which opened in 1976, assisted women with career preparation, education opportunities and life planning. The center’s founder and director was Jane Hopkins (holding book). With her (from left) are Carol Goff, Nancy Moore, Tina Forkin, assistant director Joanne Augspurger, Barbara Outland and Kathy Freeney.
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In July 1979, enrollees of the local 70001 Ltd. program met in Richmond. Funded by the federal Department of Labor, the local program had started in February and aimed to give 16- to 21-year-old high school dropouts pre-employment training and GED support. The program’s roots were in Delaware, and the name stemmed from an account number associated with its establishment.
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Safety Town Opens - This summer's installment of Safety Town opened at Azalea Mall yesterday, and among those on hand were Marcia Carr as Clyde the Clown (in car), Leigh Burke as Cupid the Clown, and Mike Martin as the owl. Children agest 4 through 8 may take one of three classes that are taught for an hour each day for one week. New classes start each Monday through August. Applications for registration should be made with the Henrico County Police. 6-17-1978
Carl Lynn
Where's the engine? The caboose traveling on the bed of a truck along West Broad Street yesterday wasn't part of a new rail line in Richmond, but part of a remodeling project at the old Clover Room restaurant. Owner John Dankos plans to open the new restaurant, Stanley Stegmeyer's Hodgepodge, on July 1. Part of the decor will include two cabooses, each of which will seat 16 persons. May 3, 1978
Wallace Clark
In May 1978, this train caboose traveled by truck along West Broad Street in Richmond was headed for the old Clover Room restaurant, which new owner John Dankos was remodeling into Stanley Stegmeyer’s Hodgepodge Restaurant. Its eclectic decor was to include two cabooses that would seat 16 diners each.
Wallace Clark
March 22, 1978: Hal Burrows serves while partner Courtney Drake looks on at CCV's platform tennis facility.
Masaaki Okada
8/3/2015: This February 1978 image shows a block of West 31st Street in Woodland Heights. The South Richmond neighborhood, which was built from 1908 to 1920, saw a surge of new residents in the 1970s, mainly young families drawn to the charming architecture and large yards.
Carl Lynn
In February 1978, some members of the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles biked through Richmond during a 1,200-mile ride to Florida to spotlight the Muscular Dystrophy Association. While there were fundraising events along the way, the ride was organized to focus attention on the continued need for research.
David D. Ryan
In September 1978, Arthur Hargrove Jr., a Times-Dispatch carrier in the Glen Allen area, delivered one of his final papers. Hargrove, who was retiring after 35 years, rode his bike on his 12-mile route - a type of route normally covered by car.
Wallace Clark
In October 1978, a group of mad hatters danced in Shockoe Slip during the Great Pumpkin Party. The Halloween-themed festival drew about 10,000 people, many of them in costume to participate in contests for cash prizes.
Masaaki Okada
In January 1978, a longtime Oregon Hill resident walked through his neighborhood. In the late 1970s, the historic Richmond enclave was undergoing noticeable change as urbanization brought new, younger residents into the tight-knit community.
Don Rypka
In November 1978, Mattaponi and Pamunkey Indians performed for Gov. John N. Dalton, continuing their centuries-old Thanksgiving tradition of delivering game, such as deer and turkey, to the governor in lieu of a tax payment. The offering commemorates the 17th-century peace treaty between the Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribes and the English.
Masaaki Okada
In November 1978, African-American women gathered for a beauty clinic at the Thalhimers at Eastgate Mall in Richmond. The clinic, sponsored by Fashion Fair, brought in beauty professionals including Pearl Hester (standing at right) to demonstrate makeup techniques.
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In April 1978, John Stone plowed a field on a tobacco farm in Union Level in Mecklenburg County. Owner Joe Warren of South Hill used seven mule teams to plow 60 tobacco acres among several of his farms.
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In April 1978, students from Huguenot High School in Richmond worked with director Dave Anderson on a public television series called “As We See It.” Financed by a federal grant, the series shed light on school desegregation across America, with students contributing scripts for scenes. The Huguenot segment was titled “The Riot that Never Was” and included a re-enactment of a tense moment in the cafeteria during the previous school year, which ultimately was resolved.
Bob Brown
In January 1978, Bill Heindl, a co-founder of the Heindl-Evans Inc. construction firm, oversaw progress on building a footbridge in James River Park at Texas Avenue in Richmond.
Don Pennell
In May 1978, pilot Merton A. Meade Jr. landed a 1920s-era Pitcairn Mailwing at Byrd International Airport in Henrico County. Such biplanes carried mail through the area in the 1920s and 1930s for Pitcairn Aviation Inc., a predecessor of Eastern Air Lines. Meade was flying from New York to Miami on a trip sponsored by Eastern to promote its 50th anniversary.
Bill Lane
In May 1978, Danny Shapiro of wholesaler Stanley Toys exhibited new electronic games in Richmond. At the time, products such as Simon and Electronic Battleship were so new that not all Richmond-area stores carried them yet. Thalhimers did not stock electronic games, and Miller & Rhoads had just received Blip and Comp IV, which were battery-operated games.
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In May 1978, the Bannerman Family Cloggers and Friends performed at Heritage Day, a celebration of national and cultural traditions found among Richmond-area residents. The city festival, held at the Carillon in Byrd Park, featured more than 30 performers as well as demonstrations of folk crafts such as banjo making, fly-tying and rug-braiding.
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In August 1978, about 100 Elvis Presley fans gathered at the Regency Inn South on Midlothian Turnpike for a memorial service to “the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” who had died a year earlier. The service – sponsored by the local Taking Care of Business Fan Club – included a meditation period that featured some of Presley’s gospel recordings, which brought an emotional response from fans.
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In January 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller assessed the damage done to their car by a tree that fell after a night of strong winds. The Chesterfield County couple had just purchased the car.
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In April 1978, Capitol Square in Richmond was filled with people enjoying a pleasant spring day. The high temperature was 81 degrees, which was ideal for relaxing on the grass and benches or taking a stroll around the grounds.
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In September 1978, plastic drain pipe was shaped into a 60-foot “serpent” in the Yeocomico River near Kinsale on Virginia’s Northern Neck. Richmonder John Tighe created it to surprise fellow members of a Richmond boating group that was gathering for its annual fish fry. The sculpture mimicked a giant serpentlike creature – later nicknamed “Chessie” – that some people claim to have spotted nearby that summer.
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In June 1978, crowds gathered at the Busch Gardens amusement park near Williamsburg for the grand opening of the Loch Ness Monster roller coaster, which featured quick acceleration, a 13-story drop and a pair of interlocking loops. On hand for the debut were Anheuser-Busch executive August A. Busch III (center) and Gov. John N. Dalton (also wearing tie), plus a number of athletes.
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In December 1978, J.C. Penney employee Janet McCabe modeled a timely trend – plastic jeans – at Regency Square mall in Henrico County. McCabe said the jeans were a bit stiff, but with a leotard or tights underneath, they could turn heads at the disco. Penney stores in Richmond carried the pants, which were originated by La Parisienne.
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In February 1976, Dave Twardzik of the Squires shot over Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels en route to a Squires victory before a crowd of only 1,017 at the Coliseum. This was the last season for the ABA and the Squires.
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In September 1976, a camera crew set up by the log flume at Kings Dominion in Doswell as filming continued on “Rollercoaster.” The movie, starring George Segal (in boat) as a ride inspector, was filmed at several amusement parks and is about an extortionist who demands $1 million to end his bombing campaign at parks. Extras and crew assembled at 7 a.m., but it was 2:15 p.m. before everything was ready so this scene could be shot.
Amir Pishdad
In October 1976, visitors enjoyed an afternoon aboard the American Freedom Train, a traveling bicentennial attraction that stopped in Richmond and highlighted 200 years of American achievement. The dining car, which allowed guests to experience the 1890s, featured a working player piano, a 6-foot bar, plush chairs, ornate light fixtures and tasseled curtains.
Bill Lane
In December 1976, Jim McCrimmon (right) of the Richmond Wildcats tried to dislodge the puck from Dave Elliott of the Baltimore Clippers during a game at the Richmond Coliseum. The Wildcats were part of the Southern Hockey League, which folded the following month. The Richmond Rifles of the Eastern Hockey League brought the sport back to town in 1979.
Gary Burns
In July 1976, Richmond youths did yard work as part of a summer employment assignment administered by the Richmond Area Manpower Planning Systems. The organization hoped to beautify the city with landscaping projects in parks as well as offer lawn care assistance to senior citizens and the disabled.
Rich Crawford
In September 1976, more than 1,000 rafts, kayaks and canoes crowded into the Jordan Point Yacht Haven and Marina in Hopewell for the second annual Great James River Raft Race to benefit multiple sclerosis research and local MS projects. The race concluded across the river at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County. Rafters were awarded prizes for speed, design originality and amount of money raised through pledges.
Wallace Clark
In April 1976, men tended to the roasting planks at the 28th annual shad planking in Wakefield, an event in Sussex County that lured politicians, reporters, campaign workers and others to kick off the electoral season. Sponsored by the Wakefield Ruritan Club, the event historically was a function of the state’s Democrats, but it evolved into a bipartisan tradition.
Amir Pishdad
In June 1976, cars and other scrap metal awaited shredding at Peck Iron and Metal Co. Inc., located off Commerce Road n South Richmond. A large machine called a fragmentizer could chew up a car and spit it out as tiny chunks of metal in about 40 seconds.
Bill Lane
In October 1976, Hampden-Sydney College students stayed in motel-style units that were constructed to accommodate them while older dorms were renovated. Each of the four buildings had eight rooms, with two students to a room
John Clement
In May 1976, Owen Smith of the Richmond chapter of the National Association of Miniaturists peered through the entrance of a dollhouse replica of the Wilton House, once an 18th-century plantation and later a house museum in Richmond. The replica stood 50 inches high, and the inside included items, in miniature form, that would have been property of the wealthy Randolph family. The mini-Wilton was displayed at the museum for a special exhibit.
Bob Brown
In April 1976, famed pop artist Andy Warhol – next to one of his Golda Meir portraits – was joined by New York gallery owner Ivan Karp and art collector Frances Lewis, one of the founders of the Best Products Co., at a private party in Richmond. The event celebrated Warhol’s donation of modern art to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
P.A.Gormus Jr.
In May 1976, a line wrapped around and beyond the Richmond Coliseum as tickets went on sale for an Elvis Presley concert – about 3,000 people were waiting when ticket windows opened at 10 a.m. His sold-out show in June was his final appearance in Richmond; he died in August 1977.
Don Long
In December 1976, Freeman and Theresa Spencer sat in their Richmond home with Tillie, their prized 6-year-old German shepherd. The living room featured Tillie’s numerous trophies and memorabilia – at the time, she held titles as an American conformation champion and Canadian conformation champion, among other honors.
P.A. Gormus
In October 1975, the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville was in the final phase of initial construction, with some of the square holes in the former Main Street slated to be filled with landscaping. The $2 million pedestrian mall opened in 1976 and, as it marks 40 years in 2016, is home to more than 150 shops and restaurants.
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In October 1976, Ronald J. Roller of Petersburg posed with his beer can collection, which totaled almost 1,300 after 18 years of collecting. He conservatively valued the trove at $5,000. Roller held two of his prized pieces: a 1934 Old Milwaukee can and a gallon can/dispenser of Gettelman.
James Ezzell
In June 1976, Mrs. Kenneth R. Higgins stood at the John Marshall House at Ninth and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond as a 12-year restoration neared its end. Higgins, past president of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, which maintained the city-owned historic house, would cut the ribbon several days later as the 1790 home reopened.
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This May 1976 photo shows Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood. At the time, the store, which dated to 1926, was feeling the strain of competition from larger stores downtown and because longtime residents were moving away. The store closed in 1993.
P.A. Gormus, Jr.
In June 1976, butcher Homer Willis (from left) and assistants Clarence Gilliam and Joseph Scruggs prepared sausage at Willis’ Powhatan Locker Co., a small slaughterhouse and custom butcher shop off state Route 13 in Powhatan County. Willis could handle thousands of pounds of meat for customers every week, and his service was so popular at the time, it might take six months for him to squeeze a new customer into his schedule.
Don Pennell
In June 1976, 4-year-old Beth Vetrovec had a difficult time selecting a kitten for adoption at the Richmond SPCA. (An adoption advocacy poster on the wall behind her featured Morris the Cat, the popular advertising mascot for the 9Lives brand of cat food.)
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In August 1976, what is now known as the Weisiger-Carroll House was still in rough shape at 2408 Bainbridge St. in the Manchester area of South Richmond. That year, a new claimant on the title led to the discovery of the house’s historical significance. The 1½-story frame and brick dwelling was estimated to have been built in the 1760s and served as a private home as well as a hospital during the Civil War. The home is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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In August 1976, former child movie star Shirley Temple Black visited Colonial Williamsburg as part of her duties as the first female chief of protocol of the United States. The president of Finland was visiting the area, though onlookers were more interested in spotting Temple. She previously served as U.S. ambassador to Ghana, and she later was ambassador to Czechoslovakia.
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In June 1976, an automobile (minus its tires and gas tank) was fed into a fragmentizer, which could crush the vehicle in less than a minute using an array of hammers weighing nearly 400 pounds each. The fragmentizer was in Richmond’s Deepwater Terminal area and was used by Peck Iron and Metal Co. Inc. to crush vehicles into fine chunks of metal. Peck Iron estimated that the fragmentizer “ate” about 100,000 autos during the previous year.
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In September 1976, seven former Prince Edward County residents reunited on the lawn of the former R.R. Moton High School (later Prince Edward County High School), from which they were bared in the 1960s during the state’s Massive Resistance to integration. From left are Frank Early, Betty Ward, G.A. Hamilton, Hilda Thompson, LaNae Johnson, Bessie Shade and Douglas Vaughan. Hundreds of former county students from the era attended the reunion.
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On Halloween 1976, young reveler Christopher Gibbs held a balloon while thousands wandered Shockoe Slip in Richmond at the Great Pumpkin Party. The celebration, sponsored by the Shockoe Slip Neighborhood Association, included an auction and a costume contest. About 10,000 people attended the event.
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In August 1976, Hugh Jones (right) and David Whitlock volunteered during the summer at the Richmond Boys Club. Jones helped youths in the club’s reading program, and Whitlock ran a summer basketball league.
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In January 1976, self-proclaimed psychic and astrologer Jeane Dixon was at the Miller & Rhoads department store in downtown Richmond to sign copies of her latest book. Dixon found fame though her syndicated astrology column and some well-publicized predictions, including about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. She died in 1997.
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In June 1976, miniature golf was a diversion at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland County. The nine-hole course was constructed by prison maintenance workers to encourage activity by inmates. The center was founded in 1931 when female inmate populations were getting too large for local jails. It was known for its groundbreaking programs, including its self-sufficient farming program in the 1940s.
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This February 1976 photo shows one of the three World Wide Health Spa locations in the Richmond area. The national chain offered exercise spaces for men and women, massages, facials, steam baths, weight loss programs, whirlpools and solariums.
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In March 1976, Rose Hill (left) conferred with Kay Pope Lea, who found work as a welder on a downtown Richmond construction site. Hill was a local recruiter-counselor for the Women in Apprenticeship program, a federal initiative tied to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act that supported women’s employment in nontraditional and male-dominated fields.
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In April 1976, Jack McKeon, the new manager of the Richmond Braves, surveyed the baseball team’s home at Parker Field on the eve of the International League opener. McKeon managed the team for one year, leaving in 1977 to become manger of Oakland Athletics. In 2003, at age 72, he won a World Series as manager of the Florida Marlins.
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In December 1975, James River Park visitors enjoyed the hand-operated ferry that ran to a small island. Once there, more visitors waiting back at the shore would use the pulley to return the flat-bottom barge so they could then board it and pull themselves over to the island as well.
Wallace Clark
In January 1975, shoppers passed by “the clock” at Miller & Rhoads in downtown Richmond. The distinct timepiece with four faces was installed in the department store in the mid-1920s; it can be seen today at the Valentine Richmond History Center.
Masaaki Okada
This May 1975 photo shows The Jefferson Hotel. At that time, a new investor group was studying the feasibility of renovating the property, which was built by Lewis Ginter and opened in 1895. Today it is in select company as a five-star hotel.
Bill Lane
In June 1975, Richmond chapter American Red Cross volunteers (from left) Lydia Sarvay, Mrs. C.W. Fellows, Mrs. Percy Harton and Mrs. D.U. Galbraith were honored for 35 years of canteen service. The recognition was part of the chapter’s 58th annual luncheon meeting.
Richmond Crawford
This September 1975 image shows part of the 500 block of North Second Street in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood. The National Historic Landmark District, which became the center of the city’s African-American community after the Civil War, has experienced significant revitalization in recent years.
Don Pennell
This June 1975 image shows a performance of a splashy Cole Porter “Anything Goes” number, one of 25 song excerpts in the 30-minute “Give My Regards to Broadway” show at the just-opened Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell. The park’s top show featured 16 college and high school students; it was presented in the $1.6 million Mason Dixon Music Hall.
Gary Burns
In May 1975, Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. greeted a porpoise on the opening day of the Kings Dominion in Doswell. The theme park opened with 15 attractions; its Lion Country Safari area had opened a year before. Today, the park offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions as well as a water park.
P.A. Gormus, Jr.
In August 1975, Richmond police Capt. Joseph H. Parker sat on a motorized bike and explained new regulations. At the time, police were aiming to clear up a public misunderstanding about a new Virginia law on motorized bikes, which said any bicycle with an assisting motor could not exceed 20 mph.
Don Long
In June 1975, the band Ice Water performed in the Flintstone Follies Theater at Kings Dominion in Doswell. The theme park fully opened the previous month with 15 attractions; its Lion Country Safari area had opened in 1974. Today, the park offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions as well as a water park.
Gary Burns
In December 1975, Mike Jackson of the Virginia Squires challenged Denver’s Ralph Simpson during an American Basketball Association game at the Richmond Coliseum. The Squires moved to Richmond in 1970 after spending a year in Washington as the Washington Caps.
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This January 1975 image of the Mosque auditorium in Richmond was taken through a small window from above. While the building was best known for its theater, over time it housed an array of other features, including a rooftop penthouse, swimming pool, gymnasium, ballroom and bowling alley.
Bob Brown
In September 1975, handler Bobby Barlow showed off his basset hound, Ch. Slippery Hill Hudson, who was named best in show at the Virginia Kennel Club dog show at the Arena in Richmond. At left is judge George C. Ehmig, and at right is show executive Lawrence W. Bracken Jr.
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In late April 1975, landscape workers prepared gardens in front of the Eiffel Tower replica at Kings Dominion in Doswell. The theme park opened days later on May 3.
Gary Burns
In January 1975, Henrico County police officer Jim Phillips stepped out of a plane used for the county’s sky patrol. The special force played a key role in the recent capture of three armed bank robbers.
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In September 1975, University of Richmond student Marshall Bank posed outside Boatwright Memorial Library. A year earlier, he checked out – and refused to return – some volumes that were signed by their authors, saying the works (including by Robert Frost) deserved better protection than the open shelves. But he did return them and, with funding from an anonymous donor, participated in a project to get contemporary poets to sign copies of their work for inclusion in the library’s collection.
Don Long
In October 1975, Wayne Latimer kicked a 61-yard field goal that lifted Virginia Tech to a 13-10 victory over Florida State at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg.
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In May 1975, Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. and Mrs. August Busch III rode the lead car around the Le Mans track in the French village of the new Busch Gardens: The Old Country theme park near Williamsburg. The governor and Anheuser-Busch executives took part in dedication of park, which had opened to the public the previous weekend and drew more than 30,000 visitors.
Masaaki Okada
In October 1975, the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville was in the final phase of initial construction, with some of the square holes in the former Main Street slated to be filled with landscaping. The $2 million pedestrian mall opened in 1976 and, as it marks 40 years in 2016, is home to more than 150 shops and restaurants.
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In July 1976, a crowd filled The Pass, a restaurant and music venue at 803 W. Broad St. in Richmond. The Pass opened in 1975 and was in business for about four years. In its short time, notable artists performed there, including John Mayall, Stanley Turrentine, Lydia Pense, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Earl Scruggs, Nicolette Larsen and Robert Palmer.
Masaaki Okada
In May 1975, Pat Benatar – before she became a world-famous rock vocalist – delivered her final performance with the band Coxon’s Army at Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond. Benatar moved to Richmond two years earlier at age 20; she met pianist Phil Coxon during a gig at the Roaring Twenties, and what started as a duo evolved into a larger band. In leaving Richmond, Benatar planned to try her vocal luck in New York.
Bill Lane
In September 1975, more than 50 women attended the opening of A Woman’s Place, Richmond’s first coffeehouse for women. Located in the basement of St. James’ Episcopal Church parish house at 1205 W. Franklin St., the cafe was open on Thursday evenings. YWCA members started it as a place where women could relax and where female entertainers could air their talents.
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In August 1975, city workers installed a granite channel for Reedy Creek near Forest Hill Park in Richmond. About 1,700 square yards of the creek bed was being covered with stone cemented into place. The $107,000 project, which aimed to channel the creek water to reduce flooding and erosion, was part of a larger $1.5 million creek improvement project. The next phase was to build bridges over the creek at Forest Hill Avenue and at Roanoke Street.
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In November 1975, a lunar eclipse decorated the skies of Richmond – for the second time that year (the first was in May). According to the Science Museum of Virginia, it was not uncommon to have two eclipses within six months. This composite image merged photos of the eclipse with a skyline shot from South Richmond.
Masaaki Okada
In August 1975, a cleanup crew from Norfolk worked on an oil spill in South Richmond. Fuel oil had escaped from an open valve at Little Oil Co. on Commerce Road.
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In July 1975, an archaeological team dug near the site of a Native American village in New Kent County. The spot along the Chickahominy River was where Captain John Smith, the English explorer, once recorded a thriving Native American community, Moysonec, in 1607. The dig was funded by a state grant and a donation from the landowner.
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In October 1975, boys and girls lined up at Town and Country Cotillion in Richmond’s West End to learn dance steps from instructor James Lowell. The program, which taught popular and traditional dances such as the waltz, tango, jitterbug and twist, was open to middle and high school students. Town and Country, which had 500 youths across four groups, was among a handful of cotillions in the Richmond area at the time.
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This July 1975 image shows the view along Main Street in downtown Richmond from the intersection with Fifth Street.
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In September 1975, chef Toro Chou (right) was joined by husband Hsin Chou in preparing a meal at Hugo’s Rotisserie at the Hyatt House in Richmond. Toro, nicknamed “Mama Chou,” was a standout in the kitchen, according to executive chef Tony Dawson. “Mama Chou” and Hsin mainly worked on banquet preparations, but on Wednesdays, they prepared Asian dishes for the restaurant’s international menu.
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In August 1975, Larry Rast directed a group piano class at the University of Richmond. Rast, who was director of the music education department at Northern Illinois University, was in Richmond to share group instructional techniques with teachers from elementary to college levels. The session drew teachers from as far away as Colorado and Michigan and was sponsored by UR’s music department and the Wurlitzer Co.
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In July 1975, children sat around the small Statue of Liberty in Chimborazo Park in Richmond. In the early 1950s, the Boy Scouts of America erected about 200 mini-versions of the Statue of Liberty around the country as part of the organization’s 40th anniversary. The 8½-foot tall, 290-pound copper statues were made in Chicago by Friedley-Voshardt Co. The Richmond statue was erected on Feb. 11, 1951, and rose nearly 17 feet, including the base. The project’s total cost was about $1,000.
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In March 1975, Regency Square mall was under construction in western Henrico County. At left, the building closest to completion was the Thalhimers department store; other initial anchors included Miller & Rhoads, JC Penney and Sears. The 800,000-square-foot complex was to be the largest shopping center in the area; it opened in October of that year.
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In June 1975, southbound traffic on Interstate 95 backed up past Main Street Station as smoke billowed from a fire at Little Oil Co. in South Richmond. Two tanks holding a combined 850,000 gallons of fuel exploded at the business on Commerce Road. Fire officials believed that the ignition of an employee’s car sparked the blaze, though the oil company speculated that a lightning strike was to blame. The fire took 19 hours to extinguish.
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In September 1975, Lola Conklin, who called herself the “original bearded lady,” celebrated her 67th birthday while appearing at State Fair of Virginia in Richmond. Conklin, who lived in Fort Myers, Fla., was part of Deggeler Amusement Co.’s midway attractions. She had been in show business for 56 years, including eight with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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In April 1974, the Lion Country Safari opened as the first part of the Kings Dominion amusement complex near Doswell. The next year, the park installed a monorail that guests used instead of driving their cars among the several hundred animals, which included lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes and other jungle dwellers. Here, the first visitors paid their admission fee. From left are driver Ken Lion, Lora Becraft and Larry and Mary Tropea.
Masaaki Okada
In April 1974, the Lion Country Safari drive-thru animal park at Kings Dominion in Doswell was ready to open, featuring several hundred animals – antelope, elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and more. The Eiffel Tower at the amusement park, which would open the following year, is in the background.
P.A. Gormus Jr
This December 1974 image shows stationary bicycles, once part of the original equipment at the Mosque (now the Altria Theater) and still in the gymnasium that was then being used by Richmond police. The Shriners fraternal organization built the Moorish Revival theater, with its distinctive minarets, in the 1920s.
Bob Brown
8/17/2015: In September 1974, the 392nd Army Band of Fort Lee performed at the dedication of two new parks in the Fan District in Richmond. Paradise Park (pictured, between the 1700 blocks of Floyd and Grove avenues) and Scuffletown Park (between the 2300 blocks of Park and Stuart avenues) were built with money from the U.S. Interior Department.
Don Pennell
In March 1974 at the state Capitol, Virginia first lady Katherine Godwin (second front right) unveiled a painting of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. The work, by Jack Clifton of Hampton (front), was presented by the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution; it commissioned the painting in cooperation with the Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission. Assisting Godwin with the unveiling were state Sen. Edward E. Willey Sr. of Richmond and DAR official Mrs. John S. Biscoe.
Bob Brown
In December 1974, young members of Temple B’nai Shalom lighted candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. The synagogue, which was on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County, later merged with Temple Beth-El in Richmond.
Carl Lynn
In October 1974, J.G. Adams, the Southern regional distributor manager for Litton Microwave Ranges, demonstrated microwave cooking and touted its benefits during a program at the Miller & Rhoads department store in downtown Richmond. He prepared several dishes – and assured people with shielded heart pacemakers that microwaves posed no danger.
Masaaki Okada
In April 1974, pharmacy soda fountains were continuing to disappear. Locally, the Lafayette Westwood Pharmacy on Patterson Avenue and the Sunset Hills Pharmacy on Three Chopt Road had recently removed their fountains, which was happening with greater frequency nationwide, too. Pharmacists said the fountains were expensive to operate and difficult to staff, and that they were no longer as necessary for bringing in traffic.
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This February 1974 image shows Thieves Market, an antiques store in Alexandria whose evocative exterior – featuring ironwork, statuary and more – hinted at its wide-ranging offerings inside. At the time, the proprietors estimated that $5 million to $10 million worth of merchandise passed through the market annually. The business later moved to Northern Virginia’s McLean area.
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In April 1974, several hundred University of Richmond students protested the school’s dorm visitation policy, which forbade visitors of the opposite sex in student rooms on weeknights. The protestors, who wanted unrestricted visitation, marched to the women’s dorms at Westhampton College during the evening, and then female participants visited the male dorms.
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In August 1974, Foreman Field at Old Dominion University in Norfolk was packed with about 33,000 music fans for a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young concert. The popular band had split in 1970 but reunited for a summer tour in 1974 that hit large arenas and outdoor stadiums. The “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan adorns the front of the stage, and the concert opened with the Stephen Stills-penned hit “Love the One You’re With.”
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In July 1974, a boy fished at an old dam on the property of the Lakeside Country Club in Henrico County. The deteriorating dam concerned county officials; club members said the repair estimate of about $109,000 exceeded their budget.
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In April 1974, an impromptu jam session broke out at Byrd Park in Richmond — which became a gathering spot for music fans after Cherry Blossom Music Festival at City Stadium ended early. The day before, a drug arrest in the stands touched off violence between police and festival-goers, which scuttled the festival’s second day.
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In April 1974, burning cars and debris marked a riot that broke out during the Cherry Blossom Music Festival at City Stadium in Richmond. The two-day event ended a day early after a drug arrest in the stands led to violence between police and festival-goers. An estimated 14,000 showed up for the first day of the festival.
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In August 1974, Richmond-area students learned computer skills at the Mathematics and Science Center in Henrico County. Teletype terminals were going to be in place in 22 area middle and high schools at the beginning of the upcoming school year, and students could dial in to a Hewlett-Packard 2000F computer to work on math activities and other subjects.
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In September 1974, patrons at the Virginia State Fair took in the view from the sky glider ride on the midway. Attendance at the 10-day event at the fairgrounds in Henrico County approached 475,000 that year.
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In September 1973, fireworks illuminated the sky at the Southside Virginia Fair in Petersburg, which was the state’s second-largest fair. The 65th annual fair attracted more than 162,000 visitors. But in 1977, officials announced that the fair would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
James Ezzell
In December 1973, a man and his dog walked in snow-covered Jefferson Park in the Union Hill neighborhood of Richmond near Church Hill.
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In January 1973, Regina Randal (left) and Marsha English processed wire service copy that had been marked up by editors in The Times-Dispatch newsroom.
P.A.Gormus, Jr.
In January 1973, a young customer explored the offerings at the Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store on Oregon Hill in Richmond. An accompanying article said the store’s biggest attraction was the penny candy counter – and some of the busiest times were after school, when children streamed in the after getting off the bus.
Don Pennell
On Christmas Eve 1973, 4-year-old Greg Murphey (front) and 6-year-old brother Scott slept by the fire at their Richmond home – hoping that Santa Claus would make some noise during his visit so that they could catch him at work, filling their stockings and leaving presents under the tree.
Bill Lane
In April 1973, the annual dredging of the James River channel in Richmond was under way. The previous year’s flooding had deposited a great amount of silt, so Atkerson Dredging Co. would be busy. The project, which usually took a week, was expected to require more than a month.
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This December 1973 photo shows the front counter in Roaring Twenties, a new restaurant and nightclub on state Route 10 in the Hopewell area. It was designed to resemble a 1920s speakeasy, with features including an antique cash register, a diving girl and even a dining table from Al Capone’s Florida home.
Bob Brown
This February 1973 photo shows the home of the Irving family near Farmville. During a roof repainting project several years earlier, the family got creative, adding floral designs that in once case reached 10 feet in diameter. One offshoot: Every year, some new Hampden-Sydney College students would come by thinking the home was a counterculture haven.
John Clement
In October 1974, employees at the Philip Morris USA manufacturing center in South Richmond took a break in the new employee lounge that overlooked the production floor. The factory opened in 1973 and could produce up to 200 million cigarettes per day at the time.
Bill Lane
In November 1951, a dachshund float towered above spectators lining the curb during the Thalhimers Toy Parade in downtown Richmond. The parade was first held in 1929 and, after a pause during World War II, resumed in 1946. Thalhimers department store employees worked for months to build floats, design routes and prepare costumes. The parade was cancelled in 1973 as in-store activities took greater prominence.
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In April 1977, the Ezibu Muntu dancers performed at Shafer Court at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond as part of the annual Spring Fling celebration weekend. The dance group, which started in 1973 with a donation from VCU, aims to preserve African culture and history in Richmond.
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In March 1973, a rider and her horse practiced for the Loretta Lynn Longhorn World Championship Rodeo. The competition, which brought 100 riders and 175 animals to Richmond from all over the country, was held at the Coliseum. Riders competed for about $12,000 in prize money and championship points in the International Rodeo Association.
P.A.Gormus, Jr.
In September 1973, two Richmond women modeled fashions they had created from their own recycled blue jeans.
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In December 1973, Richmond police bicycle patrolman William W. Fuller Jr. stopped for a downtown chat with policeman Glen A. Brinson of the mounted unit.
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In November 1973, a new park in Richmond’s Fan District featured sculpted concrete forms, a large shuffleboard area and several open play areas. A combination of city and federal dollars funded the nearly $150,000 park, as well as a second one being developed in the area. Carlton Abbott, an architect from Williamsburg, designed the parks.
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In March 1973, Panda and her two pups posed with her work of art: a gnawed bone shaped like a dinosaur. A day after the Pekingese had given birth to five puppies, she brought the bone to her Henrico County owners, who were astounded by the “sculpture.” The owners planned to mount the work on a plaque and hang it on their wall as “Panda’s Masterpiece.”
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In June 1973, Richmond Braves baseball player Rod Gilbreath signed an autograph for Patricia Bowen, with fellow patient Cynthia McKay nearby, at the Crippled Children’s Hospital on Brook Road in Richmond. The hospital, with roots dating to 1917, is a predecessor of today’s Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Gilbreath played for the Atlanta Braves for several seasons in the 1970s and had a long career in other roles with the organization.
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In December 1973, Al J. Schalow Jr. showed 3-year-old son John an in-progress creation. Schalow had been saving wood from his Christmas trees for several years and carving projects that could take up to a year.
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In July 1973, exterminator Linda Summerlin sprayed pest control in a customer’s basement. Summerlin, 24, said she chose her job with the Orkin Co. as an alternative to office work. One of few women in the field, she made about a dozen service calls daily, crawling into basements and attics to combat rats and roaches.
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On Oct. 23, 1971, Sidney Poitier (left) and Bill Cosby entered the Loew's Theater for a benefit to raise money to rebuild Virginia Union University's Coburn Chapel, which burned in 1970. More than 1,700 people paid $20 apiece to see a Poitier movie and enjoy a Cosby comedy routine. The event coincided with VUU's homecoming, which Poitier also attended.
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This December 1971 photo shows the old Memorial Guidance Clinic in Highland Park in Richmond. The youth psychiatric facility, one of 10 original child guidance clinics in the United States, was formed in 1924 to help families who could not afford care. In 1971 it suspended operations because of staffing problems, then reopened in 1972 on Church Hill with a new focus on outreach. The organization is known today as ChildSavers.
Bob Brown
In May 1971, Duke Ellington appeared at City Stadium as part of an event headlined by Bob Hope and sponsored by Nolde’s Bread. Ellington wore the cowboy hat to shade him from the sun. The event attracted a crowd of about 10,000. (Tickets cost $2 plus four blue Nolde bags, or $4 and buyers received coupons redeemable for four bags of Nolde bread.)
Amir Pishdad
In February 1971, a Times-Dispatch article highlighted the evolving fashion standards in local schools. Conrad Dandridge, metal shop teacher at Armstrong High School, showed off a sporty look, though teachers increasingly were beginning to dress less formally, with women in pantsuits and men in sweaters and slacks – attire that students themselves were wearing.
Sterling A. Clarke
This June 1971 image shows the Highland Park Public School building in Richmond. At the time, there was debate because many of Richmond’s school buildings were old, and their designs were hampering new methods of teaching. Highland Park, built in 1909, accommodated students through the end of 1977. The Mediterranean Revival building, designed by Charles Robinson, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, just as it was being converted into a senior apartment complex. It stands empty today.
Bobby Jones
In January 1971, Richmond native and tennis star Arthur Ashe conducted a clinic at the Valentine Museum in Richmond. The event was sponsored by the museum’s Junior Center and drew 675 youngsters and adults. Ashe, who had just returned from a trip to Africa, answered questions and demonstrated principles of the game.
Mike O'Neil
In August 1971, Allison Bell (left) and Pat Umlauf participated in ceremonies in Richmond unveiling the Seaboard Coast Line’s new locomotive. The Spirit of '76 was set to travel throughout the nation to remind people of America’s upcoming bicentennial celebration.
Sterling Clarke
In August 1971, a young Richmonder looked over the city’s bicycle laws. That summer, the juvenile division of the Richmond Bureau of Police held a drive at 35 city schools to promote bicycle registration, which aimed to protect owners from theft, accidents or loss.
Michael O'Neil
In April 1971, Ernest Edmund of Bremo Bluff in Fluvanna County headed home after a long day of plowing. His dog accompanied him on the journey home down state Route 15.
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In October 1971, Brenda Faye Childress, the reigning Queen of Tobaccoland, waved from her float during the National Tobacco Festival parade in Richmond. The festival, which ran in Richmond from 1949 to 1984, was a top event in the city during its run and included an array of activities, including dinners, balls, beauty contests, football games and a parade. The queen was selected from a group of crowned tobacco princesses who arrived in Richmond from all over the East Coast.
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In September 1971, the Country Ramblers from Nelson County warmed up for their performance at the first Bluegrass Grove Festival. The three-day event was held at Roy McCraw’s Bluegrass Grove farm in Amelia County and featured bluegrass and folk bands from around the Mid-Atlantic. Other Virginia acts included the Blue Mountain Boys, the Roanoke Valley Boys and the Dixie Hillbillies.
Bob Brown
In January 1973, John and Debbie Nelson were in their junior year at the Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing. The two decided independently to become nurses, and their paths crossed in 1971 when they were students at Norfolk General Hospital. By October 1972, they were married and transferred to Petersburg General.
P.A.Gormus, Jr.
In August 1971, members of Camp Willow Run gathered outside their dormitories, which were former train boxcars. The railroad-themed camp, on a peninsula on Lake Gaston in Littleton, N.C., is still run by Youth Camps for Christ Inc. The “depot,” or dining hall, which was modeled after an 1890 train depot and was built from plans furnished by the Southern Railway Co., was the focal point of activities.
James L. Ezzell
This November 1971 image shows a monument in eastern Henrico County that commemorated the “calamitous year 1771” flood in Richmond. On another side, the monument included an inscription from Ryland Randolph citing 1772 and memorializing his parents.
Bill Lane
This March 1971 image shows the Richmond Dairy Co. building on Marshall Street in Jackson Ward in Richmond. Equipment was being auctioned in the four-story building after the company stopped operating in 1970. Dairymen J.O. Scott, A.L. Scott and T.L. Blanton started the company in 1890, and the 1914 building was designed by the architecture firm Carneal & Johnston. Today the building contains rental apartments.
Bill Lane
In July 1971, Brown & Williamson Tobacco worker Clarence Dennis picketed outside the company’s warehouse in Petersburg. About 400 machinists were in their fourth week of picketing while wage and benefit negotiations continued at the firm’s headquarters in Louisville, KY.
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In May 1971, Myrtle Palmer (right) taught an exercise class at the Richmond YWCA. Organized in the 1880s, the local chapter of the Y is the oldest in the South.
Carl Lynn
In April 1971, Newton Ancarrow paused during a trek through Richmond’s new James River Park to examine a blossoming wildflower. Ancarrow, a crusader for cleaning the river, had started studying and photographing wildflowers five years earlier, seeing them as a tool to tell the story of pollution’s threat to the James. Passion and hobby intersected, and he had made more than 35,000 color slides of local wildflowers.
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In March 1971, a crowd estimated at several hundred waited outside City Council chambers at City Hall in downtown Richmond. Residents of the recently annexed Broad Rock area were protesting the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s proposal for low-rent public housing in the area.
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In May 1971, Mrs. Henry Heatwole (left) and Agnes Crandall served the National Park Service at Big Meadows, part of Shenandoah National Park. The previous year, the service instituted a program allowing use of volunteers for interpretive and other services. Heatwole had established a library at the park; Crandall, also an experienced volunteer, had recently become a paid employee.
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In November 1971, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Peterson of Dinwiddie County welcomed quadruplets at Petersburg General Hospital. The babies, two girls and two boys, were reportedly the first quadruplets born in the state since 1966. At middle are Dr. Charles Moseley and nurse Edna Palmer.
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In May 1971, Henrico County received 130 voting machines to be used in the next election. The machines were the first ever in Henrico, and county authorities planned an extensive program to educate voters on using them. Pulling a handle would close the booth’s curtains, and voters set levers for their preferred candidates before using the handle again to record the votes and open the curtains.
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In November 1971, Richmond precinct worker Walter E. Lewis (left) explained how to use a voting machine to Raymond L. Redd.
Bill Lane
In May 1971, Frances Peyton, a clerk at the postal station at 10th and Main streets in Richmond, demonstrated the new self-service unit for postal official Frank Saller. The machine sold stamps and envelopes, as well as made change. It was the fifth self-service unit in the metro area – smaller machines were in place at the Willow Lawn and Southside Plaza shopping centers, as well as the main post office and Saunders postal station.
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In December 1971, “Mother” Maybelle Carter (from left) performed at the Richmond Coliseum with daughters Anita and Helen as part of a Johnny Cash concert (he was married to Carter sister June). Maybelle played autoharp, banjo and guitar, and her two-finger picking became a signature style. The famous musical family was from Southwest Virginia but lived in Richmond for several years in the 1940s.
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In November 1971, Barbara Smith warmed up with a cup of hot coffee on her way to work on a cold day in downtown Richmond.
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In October 1971, Marvin Cephas delivered bills to Virginia Electric and Power Co. customers in Richmond’s West End. As postal rates rose, Vepco introduced its own bill delivery service for about 90,000 local customers in densely populated areas – it said the cost was less than a nickel per bill, compared with a postal cost of 8 cents.
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In February 1971, James Herbert Bryant (left) and Paul Jackson assessed construction on their new McDonald’s restaurant on Mechanicsville Turnpike in East Richmond. The city natives started Bryant-Jackson Corp. and invested about $300,000 to build the restaurant.
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In May 1971, as Amtrak consolidated passenger rail service in America, E.M.C. Quincy (left) of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce presented a gift of Richmond tobacco products and a record about Virginia to Amtrak’s Teresa Cunningham at Main Street Station in downtown Richmond. A number of Virginia mayors, including Richard Farrier of Staunton (center), attended the ceremony, which welcomed Amtrak service on the former Chesapeake and Ohio Railway line from Newport News to Cincinnati.
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In March 1971, Phillip Patterson (left) and John Lane of Richmond operated the first African-American-owned franchise of Chic A Sea in Petersburg. The carry-out food service, which specialized in fried chicken and seafood, was a subsidiary of Carmine Foods Inc. of Richmond. Chic A Sea had about two dozen restaurants in Virginia and North Carolina at the time.
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In November 1971, Noah G. Teates Sr. (left) and son Grove operated a machine outside the family’s Hanover County home. The father and son, with the help of a friend, built the machine to process leaves into compost. Grove hoped to convince localities to use their machines on a larger scale each autumn, and Montgomery County in Maryland became a client.
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The December 1971 image shows the Virginia Commonwealth University Business building under construction. The five-story building had 146, 344 square feet of space and cost $3.8 million to construct.
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In December 1971, truck drivers Brenda D. Howell (from left), Sue Frye and Marion Brennan stood at a highway construction site where they worked in Gloucester County. The three women had worked as waitresses, secretaries, factory workers and department store clerks, but none of those jobs, they said, was as satisfying as driving a truck. The project they were working on at the time was an expansion of U.S. Route 17.
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In August 1971, renovation of the Dooley mansion at Maymont in Richmond included these swan beds, which once belonged to Sallie May Dooley. After her death in 1925, Maymont belonged to the city, and the estate was well-maintained for a period. But during and after World War II, a decline began, and it wasn’t until the 1970s that significant restoration occurred under the guidance of the Maymont Foundation.
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In September 1971, Errett Callahan examined a piece of stone ahead of an experimental archaeology class that he was teaching in the Evening College of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. The course challenged students to use crude implements or primitive tools to learn how to build shelter and make rope, fire, pottery and weaving like early humans. Callahan was a graduate student in VCU’s art department.
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With the superstructure for the roof of Richmond's coliseum inb place, workmen are busy putting the roofing on the massive structure. August 4, 1970.
JOE COLOGNORI
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This September 1970 image shows players who vied for roster spots on the Virginia Squires (from left): Larry Brown, Charlie Scott, Henry Logan, Roland “Fatty” Taylor and Mike Barrett. Brown later won an NBA title as coach of the 2003-04 Detroit Pistons.
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In June 1970, this Seaboard Coast Line Railroad station at Commerce Street in Petersburg was closed. Three years earlier, the Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line railroads merged, and passenger traffic from the Commerce Street location was being consolidated into what had been Atlantic Coast’s North Petersburg station in Ettrick. A dozen trains served the city daily at the time.
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This February 1970 image shows a stone house in Petersburg, located between High and Plum streets, that was believed to have been built before 1755, when the surrounding property was purchased by Edward Stabler. The resident in 1970 was Mary B. Scott, who was born in the house more than 80 years earlier. Her father, Alexander Brown, bought the property in the mid-1800s.
RTD Staff
In September 1970, children enjoyed a ride on a roller coaster at the 62nd annual Southside Virginia Fair. Attendance at the weeklong event was running ahead of 1969's record 160,000. But in 1977, officials announced that the Petersburg-based fair, Virginia’s second-largest, would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
James Ezzell
In January 1970, five straight days of below-freezing temperatures froze the lake at Byrd Park in Richmond and brought out the ice skaters.
Masaaki Okada
A black student peered out of a Richmond Public Schools bus on a rainy morning in August 1970 as cross-town busing began in the city. Amid controversy, about 13,000 RPS students were bused to different schools under a federal court order to help achieve integration.
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This June 1970 image shows Bob Powell at his keyboard, high in the grandstand at Parker Field in Richmond. Powell was the organist for the Richmond Braves baseball team from 1964 to 1971. He made special efforts to get to know all the players and come up with a special melody to suit them.
Bill Lane
This May 1970 image shows the John F. Kennedy High School rifle team marching on East Grace Street in Richmond. Kennedy merged with Armstrong High in 2004, keeping the Armstrong name.
Mike O'Neil
This September 1970 image shows the midway at the 62nd annual Southside Virginia Fair. Attendance at the weeklong event was running ahead of 1969’s record 160,000. But in 1977, officials announced that the Petersburg-based fair, Virginia’s second-largest, would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
James Ezzell
In January 1970, two senior members of the state Senate – Dr. J.D. Hagood of Halifax County (left) and M.M. Long of Wise County – greeted Richmond’s L. Douglas Wilder, the chamber’s newest member. Wilder, the first African-American in the Senate, had won a special election the month before to succeed J. Sargeant Reynolds, who was soon to be sworn in as lieutenant governor. Wilder later became the nation’s first African-American elected governor.
Amir Pishdad
8/19/2015: In November 1970, the Thalhimers Toy Parade made its way through Richmond’s streets – this view is along Broad Street at Belvidere Street. The event featured floats, high school marching bands and drill teams, clowns and other entertainment.
P.A. Gormus, Jr.
In May 1970, pro golfer Arnold Palmer came to town to team with Richmonder Herb Hooper in an exhibition sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of West Richmond. Palmer shot a 2-over 74 during his two trips around the Country Club of Virginia’s new nine holes on the James River course. Richmonder Lanny Wadkins and Steve Melnyk also played.
Carl Lynn
In January 1970, Virginia Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. received his final salute from state police as he and his wife, Katherine, left the governor’s mansion in Richmond en route to the inauguration of A. Linwood Holton Jr. Godwin, then a Democrat, returned as governor four years later as a Republican.
Don Pennell
In April 1970, a Richmond sanitation crew paused at one of the roughly 600 stops they made each day. Robert Hodges (left) and Leonard Shifflett (right) drove in from Amelia County each weekday morning , and Fred Hubbard (center) from eastern Henrico County would join them.
Staff photo
In April 1970, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Lee demonstrated the steps for classmates H.G. Shaw and W.W. Foster in a local folk dancing class.
04-22-1970
In October 1970, the Richmond Scenic James Council led canoe and walking tours for about 200 people to highlight the natural beauty of the river. Here, Tom Brooks (front) and son Tom Jr. (rear) handled the paddling while Mrs. John Demitri and children Johnny and Lisa enjoyed the view.
Staff photo
In November 1970, a Richmond officer rode his horse by the police bureau’s new stables, which were under construction. The facility near Brook Road and Chamberlayne Avenue included eight stalls, a scrub area, a horseshoeing area and a tack room. The bureau had been looking for an established home for its horses since the mid-1960s, when the Virginia National Guard moved from the Richmond Howitzers downtown armory, where the horses had been stabled for two decades.
P.A. Gormus
In April 1970, the Bronze Gateway, a new restaurant at Byrd Field in Henrico County, was about to open. The facility was on the airport terminal’s first floor, and its upper levels had glass walls overlooking the ramp area. A more casual snack bar was on the first level.
Don Pennell
In September 1970, Mrs. M.G. Ratcliff and her son, Steven, of Lakeland, Fla., tried – to no avail – to treat a bull to some cotton candy at the Chesterfield County Fair. The family was visiting relatives in the county.
Carl Lynn
In September 1970, C.M. Stallings, manager of power supply for the Virginia Electric and Power Co., demonstrated that a 5 percent voltage drop made no discernible difference in a light bulb’s output. At the time, the East Coast was enduring hot weather and power equipment failures, with utilities cutting voltage and asking customers to reduce power use.
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A Petersburg driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence following a crash that killed a five-year-old.
Jabriel Parker, 27, of Petersburg, was taken into custody by Prince George County Police after investigators suspected alcohol and speed to be contributing factors in a single-vehicle crash.
On Sunday at 8:18 p.m., police responded to the 1500 block of Baxter Road for a report of a crash. A gray 2014 Ford four-door sedan was traveling westbound on Baxter when it veered off the roadway to the right and struck a ditch, according to police.
A five-year-old was ejected from the vehicle and was located unresponsive. The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initial investigations determined that two adults and three children occupied the vehicle. Each person received evaluations and treatment at local hospitals.
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Parker was also charged with two counts of child neglect and endangerment, driving without a license and two counts of not using child restraints.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to call the Prince George Police Department at (804) 733-2773 or Crime Solvers at (804) 733-2777.
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From small, Southern towns to the big epicenters of the country, it was a shot heard around the country. A single decision set into motion years of discussion and sent numerous dockets before the Virginia State Board of Education.
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With the Richmond Police Department’s Vice Squad constantly patrolling its streets and the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority revoking liquor licenses, effectively shutting down places for being “gathering places for homosexuals” and “promoting lewd behavior,” the Block, like its patrons, learned to be fluid shifting its location often as one place closed and another opened.
According to the National UFO Reporting Center, July marks the month with the most UFO sightings in the country. In the past ten years, there have been 71 recorded sightings in the city alone – ranging in severity from bright lights to crafts flying over I-95.
It was an ordinary evening and a seemingly routine drive. But it would soon prove to be a fateful journey that would forever brand the Jackson family as the enigma of a generation.
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Substance-abuse prevention educational seminars and field trips available for kids
CANTON − The Stark County Urban Minority Alcohol & Drug Addiction Outreach Project and Community Drop in Center, 1492 Cherry Ave. SE, are sponsoring Project Prevent substance-abuse prevention educational seminars and field trips for ages 6 through 17.
Call 330-949-1927 or 234-214-0037 for more information. The seminars and field trips are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The schedule for topics and field trips is as follows:
July 24: Signs and symptoms of chemical dependency. What are the most-abused drugs in our community? (trip to McKinley Presidential Library & Museum)
July 25: Our concerns about substance abuse (trip to Canton Classic Car Museum)
July 26: Do you know what opiate drugs are? (trip to Canton Art Museum)
July 27: Is marijuana a drug to be concerned about? (trip to National First Ladies Library)
July 28: Health issues related to substance abuse (trip to MAPS Air Museum)
July 29: What is self-medicating as it relates to drug abuse? (graduation dinner at restaurant)
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The Monday After: Canton family escapes rising water after vacation
The water was rising quickly in southeast Ohio 25 years ago.
Late in June 1998, a Canton family got caught in the worst of it. Driving home from a pleasant vacation in North Carolina, the Mills family drove into a storm that included tornadoes and flooding. Suddenly their trip turned harrowing.
Annette Mills was driving her 1996 Pontiac Bonneville north when they entered Ohio and encountered the storm. In the car were her mother Shairron Reed, her 16-year-old son Andrew Melott, her 15-year-old daughter Mindy Foy, her 4-year-old son Christopher Mills, and her toddler granddaughter Abbey Foy.
They left Marietta behind and headed north on Interstate Route 77 through Washington County into Noble County. A sign said that I-77 was closed ahead.
"There were no cars on the southbound lane," said Mills. "I had no idea how high the water was (on I-77)."
Soon, they were directed off the highway, recalled Andrew Melott. They got gas at a service station, one of the last cars to be able to fill up, as it turned out. Her mother went inside and bought water.
There was a Best Western motel near the gas station, but there were no vacancies. They and others gathering to wait out the storm were offered space in the lobby, but the large room was walled in by glass windows, not the place to be huddled during a threatened tornado.
Sheriff's deputies advised the family to head east on Route 147.
Water rises, mud flows
"We tried to navigate the back roads," Melott remembered.
Those roads were narrow and winding and hilly. Visibility at times was a few yards.
"We continued on," said Mills. "Basically, I just kept driving and the weather was getting worse. The water was coming up on the sides of the car. It was getting deeper."
At one point, when the car was crossing a causeway, with a lake on either side, water rose so high that the family opened the electric windows, so they wouldn't be trapped if the vehicle was swept into deeper water. They made plans for older children to hold younger ones if they had to hastily leave the car.
Mills recalls at one point seeing mud slide on a hill beside the road, something she later admitted frightened her worse than the rising water.
Melott doesn't recall being scared at any time during the ordeal.
"I've always had a sense of adventure," he explained. "And, I think we were a bit naive. We didn't realize how bad it was getting around us.
"Plus, I think we felt there was safety in numbers. There were other cars doing the same thing."
Indeed, a caravan of several cars had developed, all following Mills. It was the middle of the afternoon, but much of the sky looked like night.
Finding higher ground
"I saw a knoll on the right and it said 'Bait Shop,' said Mills. We drove to the highest point on that hill. Cars followed me. To be totally honest, I had no idea where I was going. I just looked for higher ground."
When they finally found that high ground, they met a woman living in a mobile home next to the water.
"She came out and told us that the road we came in on was totally under water," recalled Mills. "So, we were stuck."
Mills said they spent the night in their car, as did other travelers. It was "incredibly hot and humid," she recalled. Mosquitos swarmed. Mills said she never slept.
"We did run the car periodically to cool it off," said Mills.
Early the next morning, Mills managed to reach out to her husband, who had stayed at home.
"To my knowledge, I was the only one who had a cell phone," Mills explained. "It was a bag phone and it only would work down by the water. It sometimes did and sometimes not."
Her husband, David, first contacted the Noble County sheriff and then reached out to his brother, Mike, who lived in Zanesville and who rode horses on those back roads. His knowledge of the area would assist in an attempt to reach the family.
Man steps up to the rescue
But, before that reunion could occur, an unlikely rescuer showed up.
"In the daylight, we could see how many people were up there with us," said Mills.
They also could see the devastation flood water had caused. Farms were flooded. Boats and docks were submerged. And radio reports suggested that higher water was on its way.
"Then a gentleman came to the car," Mills remembered.
He identified himself by his disconcerting nickname.
"Hi, my name is Rotten Randy and I'm a biker and I've done a lot of bad things in the past, but today's your lucky day."
The bearded and burly man, a little scruffy and appearing rough around the edges, moved Mills' family and another family, along with a woman with a bad heart, across the water on his pontoon boat.
Rotten Randy initially took his passengers to a biker lodge, Mills said.
"They were very nice," said Mills. "Then they took us in vans to a gymnasium in a local school, where we could use phones and take showers and they had beds set up."
The emergency shelter was an elementary school, said her son. And it's where David and Mike Mills caught up with them.
"They came to get us in a pickup with an extended cab and they took everybody back to Mike's place in Zanesville," said Mills
About a month later, she was able to pick up her Bonneville. Mills said crews fixed the roads during the intervening time.
"My car started right up. I couldn't believe it," she said. "I drove it back home."
Mills said the story of the weather-plagued trip has become a bit of a "standard story when we're all together as a family." It's been told often. And what is her favorite part of the tale?
Rotten Randy, of course.
She called him "a gift from God."
"He was a blessing," Mills said. "Never judge someone by the way they look."
Reach Gary at gary.brown.rep@gmail.com. On Twitter: @gbrownREP.
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Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Belden Park Crossings, Pilot Travel Center
- Stark County is set to get two new electric vehicle charging stations.
- The stations will be located off I-77 at Exit 101 and Exit 109.
- Twenty-five other stations will be installed throughout the state.
Stark County is getting two new electric vehicle charging stations along Interstate 77 next year.
The stations will be located at the Pilot Travel Center on Faircrest Street SW in Canton Township and at Belden Park Crossings in Jackson Township. Each station will be accessible 24 hours per day and have and at least four charger ports with 150 kilowatts per port. They are expected to be operational next year.
The state plans to award $18 million to install 27 new electric vehicle charging stations along Ohio interstates as part of the National Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI), according to a news release from Gov. Mike DeWine's office.
Ohio will award $677,618 and $662,860 for the Pilot Travel and Belden Park stations.
In an email, Stacie Schmidt, vice president of marketing and communications for Stark Enterprises, the real estate company behind Belden Park Crossings, said the company was excited to work with EVGo to install charging stations at the shopping plaza. The plaza houses Fresh Thyme, Value City Furniture and other stores.
Across the state, other charging stations will be installed along I-70, I-71, I-74, I-75, I-76, I-77 and I-90. Funding will be matched with $6 million from several groups that will install and operate the stations, including Pilot Travel Centers, TH Midwest, Francis Energy, Meijer Stores, EVgo Services, ChargeNet Stations and Equilon/Shell, according to a news release from the governor's office.
DriveOhio, a division of the Ohio Department of Transportation, will oversee implementation of the stations.
“This is an exciting time for Ohio as we continue to lead the charge in electric mobility,” DeWine said in a prepared statement. “As more Ohioans purchase EVs, this statewide network of chargers will ensure that our transportation infrastructure is prepared to accommodate these drivers, as well as visitors who travel to Ohio to see all that our great state has to offer.”
Currently, Ohio has 53,000 registered electric vehicles. Stark has 1,043 of them, according to DriveOhio.
The state is expected to receive $140 million in NEVI funds over the next five years for the installation of more electric vehicle charging stations.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577, pmbennett@gannett.com or on Twitter @paigembenn.
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Your guide to the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival events
Here's the schedule of events for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival:
Sunday, July 23
2:30 p.m. Community Parade. The parade will begin on Market Avenue at 11th Street North and travel south through downtown.
Friday, July 28
4 to 10 p.m. Balloon Classic & Night Glow presented by Aultman at the campuses of Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township
Saturday, July 29
- 6:30 a.m. Balloon Classic presented by Aultman at the campuses of Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College
- 8 a.m. Up, Up & Away 5k presented by OrthoUnited and Free Kids Fun Run at Kent State University at Stark
- 4 to 10 p.m. Balloon Classic & Fireworks presented by Aultman at the campuses of Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College
Sunday, July 30
6:30 a.m. Balloon Classic presented by Aultman at the campuses of Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College
Tuesday, Aug. 1
6 to 8 p.m. Play Football Skills Camp at the ForeverLawn Sports Complex at the Hall of Fame Village, 2626 Fulton Drive NW.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
10 to 11:30 a.m. Play Football First Play presented by Panini. The event involves children forming a human chain to pass a football from downtown Canton to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Drive NW.
Thursday, Aug. 3
8 p.m. Hall of Fame Game: Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, 1835 Harrison Ave. NW
Friday, Aug. 4
- 10:30 a.m. Pro Football Hall of Famer photo op at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton
- 11 a.m. Fashion Show Luncheon presented by Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N
- 5 p.m. Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner presented by Haggar at the Canton Memorial Civic Center
Saturday, Aug. 5
- 8 a.m. The Canton Repository Grand Parade in downtown Canton. The parade steps off near Cleveland Avenue and 5th Street SW in downtown Canton and travels 2.2 miles north on Cleveland Avenue to 25th St. NW.
- Noon Class of 2023 Enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
- 8 p.m. Concert for Legends featuring Zac Brown Band at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
Sunday, Aug. 6
Noon Enshrinees’ Roundtable at the Canton Memorial Civic Center
Monday, Aug. 7
7 p.m. Bluecoats - Innovations in Brass show at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
For more details, go to: www.profootballhoffestival.com.
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The Heart of Stark: Call for Artists to Create Community Mural
In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation highlights positive happenings in our community. Here’s to Good News Mondays!
Stark Community Foundation and ArtsinStark are partnering in search of a local artist to design and create a community-engaging mural that will be featured in a new gathering space in downtown Canton.
The organizations are requesting qualifications from artists or artist teams to create a site-specific mural that sparks community pride in celebration of the Foundation’s 60th anniversary. Submissions are due July 27 at 5 p.m.
As ArtsinStark develops its campus, the nearly 1,450 square-foot mural at 901 Market Ave N. in Canton will face the largest green space in downtown Canton.
The mural will be painted on a building slated to become a flexible-use art and community space to serve the programming needs of organizations and individuals whose work aligns with ArtsinStark’s mission.
This project is open to established professional visual artists, collaboratives or artist and design teams that live or work in Stark County, Northeast Ohio or elsewhere in Ohio.
To further involve the community, the project will include a scheduled event that allows community members to participate in its creation with the guidance of the project’s installation team.
The vision for this large-scale mural, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Stark Community Foundation, is to create a welcoming and engaging mural that captures our community’s collaborative spirit.
By involving local residents in its creation during a public event, the partnership aims to foster a strong sense of ownership and belonging — ensuring the mural becomes a lasting representation of our community’s ability to grow and evolve by working together. This collective art project will celebrate the diverse people, places, experiences and shared values that make Stark County unique.
Visit www.artsinstark.com/mural-rfq to learn more and submit a proposal by July 27 at 5 p.m. Contact Kimberly Phillips at kphillips@artsinstark.com with any questions.
As the community’s trusted partner in giving, Stark Community Foundation helps individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits achieve their philanthropic goals through a variety of charitable funds and strategic initiatives. Ranked in the top 10 percent of community foundations in the country, the Foundation and its family of donors have granted $230 million to nonprofits since 1963. Learn how you can simplify your giving and amplify your impact at www.starkcf.org.
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Football, Ferris wheel and country music: What not to miss during Pro Football HOF Fest
CANTON − Discovering something new about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival isn't easy for longtime attendees.
There are the classic events — Balloon Classic, Grand Parade and the ceremony inducting the new class of football greats.
But what about something new or with a twist?
The Hall of Fame Village checks that box. Not only does it now offer an upscale restaurant and craft brewery, both ideal spots to eat and drink before or after festival events, but there's also Play-Action Plaza. Highly recommended is riding the "Red Zone" wheel from a maximum perch of 125 feet while gazing down at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and the construction site of a football-themed indoor water park.
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Also boosting festival excitement this summer is the Hall of Fame Game, which showcases the Cleveland Browns for the first time since 1999. Continuing the Cleveland theme, there's also the induction of former Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas.
Here's a closer look at the Hall of Fame Village, the Browns-Jets game and three other can't miss events or recommended ways to enjoy Canton's week in the sports spotlight.
1. Hall of Fame Village
The Hall of Fame Village is shaping up to be a pigskin paradise.
Following years in the planning stages with incremental progress, the Village is evolving into a top entertainment destination in the region.
Village offerings enhance the festival experience. They include eating chef-prepared fare at Don Shula's American Kitchen, where dishes include a roasted half chicken, white cheddar and corn enchiladas, steak frites, beer cheese soup, chicken lollipops, a buttermilk crispy chicken sandwich, and a sammie loaded with two four-ounce steak burger patties, Shula's sauce and Norcia Bakery buns.
Ambience includes memorabilia honoring Shula, the NFL coaching legend who guided the 1972 Miami Dolphins to a perfect season and Super Bowl victory.
Or quench your thirst with one of the many craft beers at The Brew Kettle, where the menu far exceeds typical pub grub. Street corn dip, smokehouse wings, deep-fried green beans, amber ale chili, sausage and beer gumbo, salads, baked mac and cheese, barbecue spaghetti, a sausage and pierogi platter, perch tacos, a grilled burrito, a bison burger, and the Triple Pig sandwich with sliced smoked ham, pulled pork and bacon.
There's also Play-Action Plaza, a fun place for families and adventure seekers. Glide down the Forward Pass zip line with an encompassing view of the Village landscape. Or take a spin on the "Red Zone" giant wheel ride. Round and round the gondolas go with outstanding views of the stadium, Constellation Center for Excellence and vehicles zooming along Interstate 77 in the distance.
Assuming it's open during events, sitting atop the ride during the Browns and Jets game, the concert and enshrinement ceremony would be super cool.
2. Canton becomes Browns Town
The good news is the Browns are playing in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 3, the first exhibition contest of the upcoming NFL season. The bad news for those who want to attend is tickets are extremely scarce.
Tickets were snatched up in around 30 minutes for a complete sellout. A scattering of tickets may become available leading up to the game, however, said Rich Desrosiers, chief communications and content officer for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Any freed up tickets are expected to be purchased quickly online at https://www.profootballhof.com/events/2023/08/2023-pro-football-hall-of-fame-game/. And by game time, every spot in the 23,000-seat Tom Benson Stadium is expected to be filled, Desrosiers said.
But don't fret because you can still watch the game in the comfort of a local sports bar, and catch the first glimpse of the 2023 Browns as they try to string together a playoff run this season.
3. Don't forget about the Pro Football Hall of Fame museum
Both residents and visitors to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival may overlook the museum itself.
It's easy to drive past, glancing over at cars filling the parking lot and the signature football-shaped roof, without ever stopping.
But it's well worth the time. Modern, spacious, state-of-the art and brimming with history, the Pro Football Hall of Fame also is sprinkled with unique artifacts.
Among them is a vintage New York Jets record featuring highlights of the 1969 Super Bowl season. Produced by The News (New York's "Picture Newspaper"), it's emblazoned with a photo of legendary quarterback Joe Namath.
Other mementoes include a decorative football commemorating Super Bowl IV and autographed by MVP Len Dawson of the Kansas City Chiefs.
During the enshrinement festival, standard museum hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a few variables. Some days the museum will open at 8 a.m., but it will close early on Aug. 3 on the day of the Hall of Fame Game.
4. Canton Repository Grand Parade
The Canton Repository Grand Parade never gets old and is always worth the effort of waking early to stake out a good spot along the 2.2-mile parade route on Cleveland Avenue.
The Grand Parade starts at 8 a.m. Aug. 5 in downtown Canton and lasts roughly two hours.
The event is a seemingly endless train of fun and colorful visuals. Unicycle riders, marching bands, cheerleaders, football legends, clowns, floats, baton twirlers and balloons.
Reserved seats are $15 and can be purchased at https://www.profootballhoffestival.com/tickets. Otherwise, arrive early and bring a chair.
5. Concert for Legends at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
Last summer's Concert for Legends was fabulous.
Journey rocked a packed stadium with a virtual jukebox of hit songs. And opener Donnie Iris and the Cruisers were also electrifying.
Tom Benson Stadium is an excellent venue. Seats in front of the stage offer spectacular views. Aided by large video screens and scoreboards, the experience is also special for those seated farther away.
Memorable 2022 Concert for Legends:Journey and Donnie Iris electrify stadium crowd with rousing HOF Fest show
This summer's concert features the Zac Brown Band on Aug. 5. Tickets are for sale at https://www.hofvillage.com/p/play/cfl-zbb.
Breaking out big in the country music scene in 2008, the group's debut album shines with catchy songs, including "Toes" and "Chicken Fried." Other hit songs include the 2010 release, "As She's Walking Away." More recent songs include the hard rocking "Out In The Middle," a track off 2021 album "The Comeback," while "Same Boat" is a summery, singalong party jam.
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FOREST HEIGHTS, Md. — A memorial service will be held Thursday in honor of a fallen Forest Heights Police K9 who died in the line of duty.
According to the Forest Heights Police Department, K9 Kuno died after having a medical emergency while responding to a burglary call for service in Prince George's County.
Kuno is described as the original and longest-standing K9 with the Forest Hills Police Department. He worked alongside his handler Sergeant Grooms.
Police say K9 Kuno was 5 years old, with four years of service at his death.
His death is being handled as a "Line of Duty Death."
Kuno was laid to rest Thursday. His handler was surrounded by colleagues to say goodbye. He was emotional as he looked back at the last four years he spent with his K9 partner.
Grooms says Kuno will always be his best friend. He was thankful for the community support.
"It actually feels really good, it helps me through it just knowing that K9 Kuno was able to assist and touch so many people," Grooms said. "It really shows with the support that came out today, which I'm really appreciative of."
Kuno was the longest-serving K9 with the Forest Heights Police Department.
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is in mourning after the death of a K9 officer.
According to the police department, K9 Roc suffered a medical emergency while working as the explosive ordinance detection canine on the presidential detail. K9 Roc was then rushed to Adams Morgan Animal Hospital, located on 18th Street Northwest, but unfortunately, he passed away.
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HOLLAND, Mich. — A Holland man was shocked by what he saw while driving this week, a life in peril in the middle of the road.
Chad Vandenbosch spotted it while driving in Holland on Wednesday.
"I noticed the truck in front of me ran over a box," says Vandenbosch.
Unfortunately, it wasn't an empty box.
"I noticed there was a little cat kind of flopped out," says Vandenbosch. "And I was like, oh no. So I swerved around it because I had a trailer."
Vandenbosch immediately turned around. He found five kittens in the box and believes they were thrown out someone's car window.
Only one was still alive.
"I just put her in my lap and just booked it to my vet," he says.
East Holland Veterinary Clinic determined the cat is about five weeks old. Miraculously, she came away with no major injuries, only a respiratory infection.
"She was very malnourished, but now she's eating," says Vandenbosch.
He dropped her off at the vet, but knew he couldn't leave her.
"When I picked her up, she gave me that ASPCA look, you know, that classic commercial look," says Vandenbosch. "I'm like, well, you got my heart there."
Now, her name is Lucy, and joins two other cats at the Vandenbosch house. He says those cats came from a shelter.
"It just kind of hit home a little bit because I know I wouldn't have the cats I have now if someone decided to do what they tried to do with this cat," he says.
Vandenbosch hopes no one ever abandons their animals this way again.
"No one's gonna judge you if you just want to drop them off at a shelter or the humane society," he says. "That's what they're there for."
The case has been referred to police, with animal cruelty charges carrying a fine and jail time. Punishments that could be avoided with just a little compassion.
"That could be the best cat in the world," he says. "You don't know unless you give it a chance."
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I love Habitat for Humanity. I always have.
In many ways, the service model harkens back to an earlier time in history, when people built their homes with their very own hands, when neighbors gathered around to help paint the house or raise the barn.
Yet somehow, Habitat is also perfectly suited to these times, when all around the country people are planting the seeds of urban renewal and neighborhood redevelopment, finally recognizing that no community can come to its fullest potential until all its citizens partake in the excitement of new growth.
Think about it. The way Habitat works creates a perfect circle of renewal. The organization helps people who might not otherwise be able to do so, own their own homes, in which they have invested hundreds of hours of their own effort. Volunteers from throughout the community show up to help. with resources often donated by area businesses.
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When people remodel or refurnish they think of others who could make good use of what they seek to leave behind, and so they donate their goods, materials, furnishings and equipment to help fuel the effort. Sometimes those materials and goods go straight into a new home; sometimes they’re sold at an undervalued price to other people who need them, and then that money streams back to support the next project. It’s a rather perfect circle, don’t you think?
I volunteer with Habitat for Humanity because I believe in its mission, and because I know first-hand what a transformative experience it can be to own your own home. Through Habitat, we sow seeds of growth in people, neighborhoods and communities. Since Habitat for Humanity came to Kenosha in 2012, it has helped 16 families become new homeowners, and we have six projects unfolding right now with five more scheduled for 2024. Through the generosity of area businesses and the strength and grace of our volunteers we make it happen, as Habitat has since its founding in 1976.
We still need your help. Charitable gifts are always welcome, but the big missing piece in Kenosha is a Habitat Re-Store, where others from throughout the community who are trying to improve their homes can acquire materials and fixtures at a steep discount. Re-Stores accomplish two wonderful things at the same time: they help people improve their homes and deepen their stakes in the community, while generating critical dollars to support the Habitat mission.
If you know someone who has commercial space available that you think might be suitable for our project, please give us a call at 262-925-0360, and you, too, can be part of the circle.
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The video above is a previous segment on another restaurant in the DFW area.
DALLAS (KDAF) — A gnome-themed dessert shop is something straight out of a fairy tale book, but dreams do come true.
Gnome Cones opened up early this year in North Dallas and so far has made a name for themselves across the land for their gnome-themed snowcones.
They have two locations one in Denton and the other in Argyle, TX. With flavors like Troll’s Blood and Gobloin – Berry they stay true to their theme.
“The treasure we guard be not silver nor gold; Not diamonds nor pearls, forming riches untold;
The fortune we keep is no relic of old, But a precious concoction of mouth-watering cold!”, their mission statement reads on their website.
Make sure to stop by the “gnome house” with the blue roof the next time you’re in Argyle or Denton, TX.
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The above video is a previous segment on a Dallas eatery.
DALLAS (KDAF) — P.F. Chang’s is celebrating 30 years in Asian culinary cuisine, by unveiling new cocktails and a happy hour concept.
The Lucky 8 Happy Hour menu, will offer popular appetizers and exciting new cocktails every weekday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $8. The Lucky 8 menu features four new hand-crafted cocktails: Lychee Cosmo, Jade Mojito, Tropical Tiki and Sparkling Paloma.
“Celebrating this milestone wouldn’t be possible without our amazing team and the guests who’ve loved and supported us along the way. We’re excited to launch our unique Lucky 8 Happy Hour and offer exclusive giveaways as a thank you for all the moments that have been shared at our table over the years,” said Damola Adamolekun, P.F. Chang’s Chief Executive Officer.
Find the nearest P.F. Changs near year, for your next happy hour here.
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OCEAN CITY, Md. — Five young men were seen abusing fish, and apparently recording it, in an Ocean City Koi fish pond earlier this month. One of the fish died.
Ocean City police recently released video of the incident, which happened at about 2:47 a.m. July 1.
The suspects were seen breaking into a private, fenced-in Koi fish pond area, taking out several fish, throwing them around and using a shovel to abuse the fish, among other acts. It took place at a home in the first block of 77th Street.
Police said one of the fish did not survive, and the group appeared to be photographing or filming the abuse. Police originally posted still photos of the susppects.
The suspects are described as:
• white male, approximately 18-25 years old, short cut light brown hair, wearing a black t-shirt with yellow writing on the front, dark blue shorts, and carrying a shovel.
• white male, approximately 18-25 years old, wearing a black ballcap, a gray t-shirt, gray shorts, and white Crocs.
• Hispanic male, approximately 18-25 years old, black hair, wearing a white t-shirt, and black shorts.
• Hispanic male, approximately 18-25 years old, with brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and gray sneakers.
• Hispanic male, approximately 18-25 years old, with black hair, wearing a black t-shirt, gray pants, and carrying a beach chair.
The YouTube video can be found here: https://youtu.be/SCkGVvea-ic . Warning: The video is considered graphic.
Anyone with information is urged to contact PFC E. Rhode at erhode@oceancitymd.gov, or you can contact the Ocean City Police Department at 410-723-6610. Anonymous tips may be left by calling 410-520-5136 or submitting a tip electronically at https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/crime-tips. Please reference case number 2023-00-2813.
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ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has recently uncovered a serious data breach.
According to a press release from the city, accounts that were assigned to a high-ranking employee were accessed and information that would be classified as sensitive was transferred. This breach has launched an investigation.
Mayor Javier Joven will be holding a press conference at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall on July 17 to provide more details. There will also be a special council meeting taking place at 3:00 p.m.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information.
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TOWANDA, Pa. — An SUV crashed into a building Monday morning in Bradford County.
The vehicle crashed into the Progress building on Main Street in Towanda around 8:10 a.m. Monday morning, according to the Towanda Borough Police Department.
The SUV lost its brakes, then went through an intersection and a small park before crashing through the main doors of the building, said officials.
One person inside the building was taken to the hospital after being hit by debris. The driver was not seriously injured after the crash.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — It is the week the faithful gather in Lackawanna County; the annual solemn novena to Saint Ann began Monday morning.
It is nine days of devotion to the woman Christians believe is the grandmother of Jesus. The first mass of the day, as is tradition, is held outdoors before hundreds.
That included Jim and Mary Lesho of Scranton.
"It's sacred, hallowed ground, just by the volume of people that come and their attitude and their prayerfulness. I think that speaks for itself," Mary Lesho said.
The novena is centered on prayer, with many of the people gathered praying for help from Saint Ann for themselves or family. But this is also nine days centered on getting together with friends, neighbors, and people who share your beliefs.
"It's a way to renew your faith, a closeness, centered and grounded in your community, friends that always come here you see year after year," Jim Lesho said.
For Jim and Mary, it's a case of day after day, too they will return many times before the novena ends.
The people in charge at St. Ann's Basilica Shrine believe as many as 12,000 people will visit this week, and you will be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't been here before.
Gert Bolick of Dunmore didn't have an exact number, but she estimates this is her 25th novena.
"It's inspiring. It makes you feel like you're closer to God," said Bolick. "You leave here today, and you're so inspired by what they tell you, and you can live a better life."
The novena ends July 26, the feast day of Saint Ann.
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MONTOUR COUNTY, Pa. — A Bloomsburg man is dead after an early morning crash on Interstate 80 in Montour County.
Robert Buff, 39, was traveling west on Interstate 80 near Danville just before 5:50 a.m. Monday morning, when his vehicle left the road, went across the grass median and hit a concrete barrier before landing on its roof in the eastbound lanes, said state police.
Buff was wearing a seatbelt but died at the scene after the crash.
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HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in solving an 11-year-old cold case.
According to the HCSO, the investigation began in 2012, near the Seven Points area of Henderson County, when officials were notified of human remains located off CR 2448 near Flag Lake Rd.
Deputies responded and found skeletal remains on the property, then began an investigation working with the Henderson County District Attorney’s Office and the Texas Rangers.
"The remains were taken to the University of North Texas Laboratory of Forensic Anthropology to be analyzed," the HCSO said. "The University of North Texas concluded the remains to be a male between the age of 21 and 60, possibly white or Hispanic. They also provided a sketch of what the male possibly looked like."
The HCSO checked missing persons records and have been unable to identify the remains.
If you have any information in reference to a missing man fitting that description from that time frame please notify the HCSO.
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REFUGIO COUNTY, Texas — A Louisiana mother and her unborn baby are dead after a rollover crash involving an alligator just north of Corpus Christi.
Deputies said the crash happened early Sunday morning along State Highway 35 near San Antonio Bay in Refugio County.
According to officials, the woman was driving in the area when she hit an alligator on the highway, which caused her truck to roll over. Attempts to save the woman and her unborn baby at the hospital were unsuccessful. The alligator also died in the crash.
Deputies said another adult and three children were also in the vehicle at the time of the crash and are expected to be OK. Meanwhile, the identity of the woman has not yet been released.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — If you have extra non-perishable food items in your pantry, Harbor House will take them off your hands.
The domestic violence shelter is hosting its summer food drive now through July 28.
>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<
Harbor House is looking for donations of shelf-stable foods including canned tuna, chicken, beans and vegetables; baby food and formula; and nut butters and jam.
You can also make a monetary donation by clicking here.
Read: New program in Florida will help human trafficking and domestic violence survivors
Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 708 E. Colonial Drive, Suite 202, in Orlando.
Weekend plans? Consider shopping for non-perishable food items and participate in our Summer Food Drive to benefit survivors at Harbor House!#harborhousefl #orlandononprofits pic.twitter.com/e0Rq5cFPk6
— Harbor House (@harborhousefl) July 14, 2023
If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation, you can get help from the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Law enforcement agencies in Florida, and four other states, are urging drivers to slow down.
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To help spread the message, officials launched, “Operation Southern Slow Down” on Monday.
The four-day campaign is aimed to help stop people from speeding and driving aggressively.
Local leaders held a news conference Monday at the Daytona International Speedway to share their efforts in the campaign.
People may see an increased law enforcement presence on the roads looking to stop dangerous drivers.
See: Driver crashes car through brick wall and into home in Orlando
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — The owners of a horse farm in Winter Garden say they will challenge the city’s decision to approve a new housing development.
>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<
The owner is worried about how noise from the development could affect her horses.
Watch: No horsing around: Orlando Police search for suspect on bike who stole horse
City commissioners approved 24 new homes near Tilden Road and State Road 429, last month.
Officials said the developers will be required to build a sound wall.
Read: Giddy up: Orange County celebrates opening of covered arena at Clarcona Horse Park
There is no date for the start of construction.
See more in the video above.
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