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Laurie A Schuetzenhofer
HIGHLAND, IN - Laurie A Schuetzenhofer, age 67, of Highland, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She is survived by her son, Aaron (Lindsey) Underwood; and granddaughter, Lilly. She is also survived by children: Karolyn (Jerry) Cross, John (Kim) Schuetzenhofer, and Dan (Tara) Schuetzenhofer; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Joyce) Satmary; sister, Lynn (Dave) Olen; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Schuetzenhofer; daughter, Alyssa Underwood; and parents: Steve and Genevieve Satmary.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Church 8910 Grace St., Highland with Pastor Tim Huisenga officiating. A fellowship luncheon at the church will follow the service.
Laurie was a lifelong resident of Highland and retired from Calumet National Bank, later First Midwest Bank, after 34 years of service. She was very active in her Tuesday morning Women's Bible Study, enjoyed playing games with her best friend, Debbie Kolbi and loved her dog, Millie. Laurie was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother; and will be greatly missed. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/laurie-a-schuetzenhofer/article_ad94bd8f-b86b-5f73-bb6d-489c3f0020ce.html | 2022-07-08T06:35:10 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/laurie-a-schuetzenhofer/article_ad94bd8f-b86b-5f73-bb6d-489c3f0020ce.html |
ST. JOHN, IN - Michael "Mike" L. Muenich, age 76, of St. John, IN passed away at home on June 28, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Debra (néee Terry); children: Meredith (Joel) Naughgle, Miranda (Bryan) McCoy, and Michael "Gus" (Rebecca) Muenich; and seven grandchildren: Alice, Matilda, Christopher, Vivian, Jack, Colin, and Harold. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice (néee Brady) and father, Harold.
Mike's family settled in Hammond in the 1840s. Mike was born in 1946 and attended Dyer Central High School, where he participated in activities including manager of football, basketball, and baseball, Hoosier Boys State, and yearbook editor. He graduated from Valparaiso University in 1968 and Valparaiso Law School in 1971.
Mike began practicing law with Albert Hand in 1971 and became partner in Hand, Muenich & Wilk in 1973. He was attorney for the Town of Dyer and the St. John Sanitary and Waterworks Districts for many years. In 2013, he became Of Counsel with Austgen Kuiper Jasaitis P.C. Mike was admitted to practice in Indiana, the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Claims and the United States Supreme Court.
Mike volunteered with the St. John Fire Department as a firefighter/ EMT-A, and he retired as a Division Chief after 50 years of service. He graduated from the National Fire Academy Incident Command Course and held numerous Indiana state fire certifications. He was a state fire instructor and was named IFIA State Instructor of the Year in 1988.
In 1991, Mike co-founded Fire Service, Inc. a distributor and provider of maintenance, repair and refurbishment for fire, ambulance, and police emergency equipment serving Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
Mike was also a land developer and served as the Designer/Project Manager for the St. John Training Center (now the Department of Homeland Security Northwest Indiana District 1 training facility) and Project Manager of St. John the Evangelist Church and the Shrine of Christ's Passion. In 2019, he began developing The Continental subdivision at the site of his family home in St. John.
Although he had many professional and volunteer accomplishments, Mike always made time for his family. He was the biggest fan of his children and grandchildren's many activities. He loved traveling with his wife and family, taking them on sunset cruises on Cedar Lake, and just spending a day together in their gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John Volunteer Fire Department Inc, St. John the Evangelist Parish Peace & Justice Fund, or hospice of your choice.
Visitation will be Friday, July 8, 3:00 PM-8:00 PM, at FAGEN-MILLER FUNERAL HOME in St. John. The funeral mass will be Saturday, July 9, 10:00 AM, at St. John the Evangelist Church. Mike will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life at Teibel's Restaurant at 2:00 PM. www.fagenmiller.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/michael-mike-l-muenich/article_c6a476fe-e30c-5c2c-9da6-2eb1a39f39d6.html | 2022-07-08T06:35:16 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/michael-mike-l-muenich/article_c6a476fe-e30c-5c2c-9da6-2eb1a39f39d6.html |
Robert D. Florence
EAST CHICAGO - Robert D. Florence, 65, of East Chicago, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at home.
Survived by his mother, Lillie Florence; two sisters: Cynthia Patton and June Kennedy; one brother, Cedric (Charmaine) Florence; and a host of nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at New Starlight Baptist Church, 3839 Guthrie St., East Chicago with closed casket visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Rev. Mark Frazier officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart.
Hinton & Williams Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Florence family during their time of loss. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/robert-d-florence/article_50fb53df-0815-533f-827a-363aee1bb6c6.html | 2022-07-08T06:35:22 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/robert-d-florence/article_50fb53df-0815-533f-827a-363aee1bb6c6.html |
Terry Brian Fitzpatrick
Sept. 17, 1942 - July 1, 2022
DELAWARE, OH - Terrance B. "Terry" Fitzpatrick, age 79, of Delaware passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at Grady Memorial Hospital.
He was born on September 17, 1942, in Whiting, Indiana to the late Lawrence J. and Geraldine (Biesen) Fitzpatrick. Terry was a 1961 graduate of George Rogers Clark High School in Hammond, Indiana. He worked as a truck driver and mechanic.
A devoted and faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Delaware, Terry served as an usher for many years. He was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus #1056 in Delaware and 4th degree member of Sunbury Assembly #3262, where he served as Past Faithful Navigator. He also was a former District Deputy and 4th District Marshall, administrative assistant of AV, and member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Patrick Pearse Division #1 in Columbus.
Skilled with a wrench, he had a passion for working on automobiles. He will be remembered for his charm, striking ginger hair, and service to the Knights of Columbus and community.
He is survived by three daughters: Maureen (Paul) Progar of Whiting, Indiana, Deanne (Palmo) Aracri of Columbus, and Melissa Fitzpatrick of Delaware; son, Brian Fitzpatrick of Tinley Park, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Fitzpatrick of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In addition to his parents, Terry was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 35 years, Lynn; and his sisters: Darlene Smith and Patricia Millsap.
Friends may call on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 101 Valleyside Dr. at W. William St., Delaware, Ohio 43015, where a vigil of prayer service will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by Knights of Columbus #1056 Articles of Condolences, Knights of Columbus Sunbury Assembly #3262 Chalice and Sword Presentation and Order of Hibernians Parting Glass service.
Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 82 E. William St., Delaware with Rev. Fr. Brett Garland officiating. The services will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.stmarylivestream.com or www.facebook.com/stmarydelaware
Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
The St. Mary Bereavement Committee will then host a reception in the Snyder-Rodman Community Room immediately following the burial.
Contributions in Terry's may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society c/o St. Mary Catholic Church.
To share a memory of Terry or to offer condolences to the family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/terry-brian-fitzpatrick/article_8020609f-bc6f-5af4-a6fb-e204026897f4.html | 2022-07-08T06:35:28 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/terry-brian-fitzpatrick/article_8020609f-bc6f-5af4-a6fb-e204026897f4.html |
Thomas Neal Barnett
Nov. 26, 1942 - July 2, 2022
CROWN POINT - Thomas Barnett, 79, of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Tom was born November 26, 1942, on Thanksgiving Day, to the late August and Lucille (Kuns) Barnett. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1960. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University in Lafayette in 1965.
Tom worked at several retail pharmacies, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Dyer, IN and served as Pharmacy Director at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, IN for 15 years. He began working for Walgreens Pharmacies in 1992. He was also provided pharmacy services for Midwest Center for Youth and Family Services in Kouts, IN for nearly 22 years.
Tom is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years, Pamela Roorda Barnett. He leaves behind his children: Samuel Barnett (spouse, Brenda Likavec) and Emily Barnett Evener (spouse, Jeremy Evener). He was a beloved "Poppa Tom" to his grandsons: Owen Thomas and Jack Alan Evener. Tom is also survived by his brother, Keith Barnett of Tucson; sisters-in-law: Mary Barnett, Jayne Roorda and Mary Martin; and brothers-in-law: Frank Roorda, David Novak and Joe Martin. He has many nieces; nephews; grandnieces; and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald and father and mother-in- law Frank and Minnie Roorda.
Tom was an avid golfer who was especially proud of his two "hole-in-one" shots at Summertree golf course. He had a large circle of friends and colleagues and was especially fond of his dear friend and fellow pharmacist, Taso Sakaleros and family.
A private "Celebration of Life" service is being planned for a later date. Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre entrusted with arrangements. On-line condolences may be expressed at geisenfuneralhome.com
Contributions in Tom's name would be greatly appreciated to any of the following: Community Help Network, Inc., in Crown Point, IN (communityhelpnet.org), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN (stjude.org) or First Presbyterian Church of Merrillville, IN. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/thomas-neal-barnett/article_37c630e9-dca6-522f-9d9a-775280722bcc.html | 2022-07-08T06:35:35 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/thomas-neal-barnett/article_37c630e9-dca6-522f-9d9a-775280722bcc.html |
TEMPLE, Texas — Editor's Note | The video above and below is from a separate segment on another fire.
Firefighters arrived Thursday evening to a reported fire at the Chili’s Restaurant, located at 3810 S. General Bruce Dr., according to Temple Fire and Rescue.
Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the north side of the restaurant.
Temple Fire was able to attack and contain the fire damage to the north wall and roof area of the building, according to Temple Fire and Rescue. Smoke and water damage was also found in the bar and kitchen area of the building.
All customers and staff were quickly evacuated from the restaurant, according to authorities. No injuries were reported.
Temple Police assisted with traffic and Temple EMS assisted with monitoring citizens and firefighters on the scene. Bell County Health District was contacted to inspect the restaurant prior to reopening, according to authorities.
More at KCENtv.com: | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/late-afternoon-temple-chilis-fire/500-73060ea6-5f24-43d5-a8e7-92e99672a805 | 2022-07-08T06:36:45 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/late-afternoon-temple-chilis-fire/500-73060ea6-5f24-43d5-a8e7-92e99672a805 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s been nearly a year since a Sacramento mother lost her teen daughter in a deadly hit-and-run, and she’s still searching for answers.
As the anniversary approaches, she says she still hasn't received a complete autopsy or police report.
Isis Jones' mother asked for her name and image to be withheld out of fear her story would disrupt her work life.
She held a picture of her daughter next to an urn filled with her ashes Thursday in their family living room. Jones was 16.
“She was really a spunky, fun person to be around,” said her mother. “She lived life to the fullest and she lived her life the way she wanted to live it and was a very loyal friend.”
Jones was killed in a hit-and-run on July 9, 2021, off Florin Road and Fawn Way around 10:20 p.m.
A year later, bureaucratic red tape has only led to more questions about what happened that night.
“Knowing Isis, there could have been a reason why she crossed the street. Was she was scared? Or running away from someone? That would make more sense to me than her being so reckless. So, for the police to not take that seriously, not give me reassurances of like — there’s just no communication,” she said.
The California Highway Patrol says the case has been active all year and is in the final stages of review.
Meanwhile, the still-grieving mother says she still hasn’t received her daughter’s autopsy report.
The coroner’s office tells ABC10, like other counties throughout the state, Sacramento is experiencing a heavy caseload from 2021, which has continued into 2022. The backlog stems from significant increases in homicides and drug overdoses.
“I understand they’re backed up and they’re short-staffed, but a year? That’s ridiculous that it would take a year,” said Jones' mother.
After ABC10 contacted the coroner’s office, they got in touch with her to discuss an expedited timeline.
In the meantime, Jones’ mother is hoping anyone who might be withholding information knows contacting her directly is an option.
“I feel like a lot of people may be holding back from sharing information because of law enforcement,” she explained. That’s why she set up an e-mail address iceysworldforever@gmail.com to field personal tips.
She says she wishes peace to the person who hit her daughter.
“I just want to extend some kindness to that person because I can’t imagine being on the other end and hitting someone with your car and killing them,” she said.
She hopes, for them, finding peace would mean giving her grieving family answers.
Detectives said one driver was able to avoid striking Jones, but she was struck by a grey Mercedes C class from 2002 to 2004 as she continued crossing the street.
Anyone with information can call the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers hotline. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-teen-killed-in-hit-and-run-her-autopsy-report-incomplete/103-e3c64551-70c8-4cb1-91be-dd5fb06b702d | 2022-07-08T06:51:40 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-teen-killed-in-hit-and-run-her-autopsy-report-incomplete/103-e3c64551-70c8-4cb1-91be-dd5fb06b702d |
RIPON, Calif. — A mother in Ripon says her family was treated unfairly after trying to put on a neighborhood fireworks display.
Nicole McCurdy says her family puts on the block’s biggest display on the Fourth of July, but on June 15, San Joaquin County deputies raided their home.
They were investigating Instagram and YouTube accounts owned by Nicole’s son, Christian, who was arrested at his other residence in Tracy.
He admitted he was in possession of illegal fireworks, which is something Nicole says he regrets.
“I know for sure he does. I know for sure he does, and he says he'll never touch a firework again in his life -- other than ‘safe and sane,’” said McCurdy.
Some illegal fireworks were also found in her garage, but she says she thought they were all legal when they were purchased from North Dakota.
The sheriff and district attorney defended the raid. Across the county, their illegal fireworks task force confiscated nearly 10,000 pounds of fireworks this year, some illegal firearms, and even destructive devices like M-80s.
The McCurdys say they didn’t deserve how they were treated for their fireworks show.
“We're being perceived as horrible human beings when genuinely down in our hearts, we're just trying to give back to our community and make our neighborhood happy,” said McCurdy.
The illegal fireworks task force confiscated three times the amount of illegal fireworks this year compared to 2021.
Nicole says she heard in a press conference Wednesday she could be charged with child endangerment, though she hasn’t received word from authorities she’s being charged with anything.
WATCH ALSO: Sacramento Illegal Fireworks 2022 @ Sky Cam | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/woman-involved-in-ripon-fireworks-bust-says-family-treated-unfairly/103-822633de-2716-4a33-9b85-541f0821a4a2 | 2022-07-08T06:51:46 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/woman-involved-in-ripon-fireworks-bust-says-family-treated-unfairly/103-822633de-2716-4a33-9b85-541f0821a4a2 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a hit-and-run crash on Thursday that left a pedestrian severely injured.
Deputies received a call around 7:22 p.m. that a pedestrian had been struck on Southwest Barnes Road near Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. When they arrived at the scene, they found the victim, an elderly woman, seriously injured.
The sheriff's office said that the victim had been leaving the hospital after visiting her husband. She was walking across the street when a drive heading eastbound on Barnes came through the rid light, struck her, then drove away.
There is already a promising lead in the investigation, according to the sheriff's office. A driver who was behind the suspect happened to have a dash cam in the vehicle, which allowed investigators to get a vehicle description and a license plate. That information has not yet been released publicly.
The victim was taken to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center because St. Vincent is not a trauma center, the sheriff's office said, though nurses from the nearby hospital were able to render immediate aid after the crash.
St. Vincent said in a brief statement that the crash and investigation did not impede access to the hospital, which remained open and accessible. Hospital administrators were in touch with investigators.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more details as they emerge. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/hit-and-run-elderly-woman-st-vincent-providence/283-237e74a5-75b0-4edf-aaf8-c0d9fead5400 | 2022-07-08T06:56:48 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/hit-and-run-elderly-woman-st-vincent-providence/283-237e74a5-75b0-4edf-aaf8-c0d9fead5400 |
John Umek, 82, of Bliss died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Gooding Chapel.
Jerry Dean Kissinger, 51, of Jerome died July 6, 2022. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, Jerome.
Romualda Leija, 78, of Gooding died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Gooding Chapel.
Percy Christensen, 90, of Burley died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Mini-Cassia Care Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Payne Funeral Home.
Kristi Kay Miller, 70, of Bliss died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her daughter’s home. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Gooding Chapel. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/death-notices/article_26904dfc-fe3f-11ec-a32b-032ed39f30b9.html | 2022-07-08T07:01:35 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/death-notices/article_26904dfc-fe3f-11ec-a32b-032ed39f30b9.html |
April 27, 1933—June 22, 2022
HARVARD — Jeanene Bonnie (Slatter) Annest passed away on the 22 of June 2022 in Coeur d Alene, Idaho at age 89. Jeanene was born in Filer, Idaho on April 27, 1933.
She is survived by her son, James Annest of Harvard, Idaho; and Susan and Robert Colvin, daughter and son-in-law, of Coeur d Alene; she is also survived by eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; and was preceded in death by two of her children.
Jeanene was a graduate of Idaho State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1967. She went on to teach high school and later became a home extension agent in Lincoln County in southern Idaho.
Jeanene lived in Moscow, Idaho and Pullman, Washington in the early 1980s where she worked for fraternities and sororities on the campuses of University of Idaho and Washington State University.
In the late 1980’s, through much planning and hard work, she established her own “homestead” in Harvard, Idaho—a place she called home for the rest of her life. There she enjoyed her business of breeding, selling and boarding Dobermans. She took great pride in the dogs she raised and had many friendships from the great people who bought her puppies.
A family memorial will be held in early August in Filer, Idaho near her mother’s resting place. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/jeanene-bonnie-slatter-annest/article_21297acf-97d7-5c90-802b-1881b4bc4b1a.html | 2022-07-08T07:01:41 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/jeanene-bonnie-slatter-annest/article_21297acf-97d7-5c90-802b-1881b4bc4b1a.html |
Feb. 15, 1957 – July 3, 2022
LEHI, Utah — Maudie Marie Vipperman, 65, of Lehi, Utah, and formally of Wendell, Idaho, passed away at her home on July 3, 2022 after battling cancer. Born February 15, 1957, she was the daughter of Lorenzo “Renny” Mecham and Donna (Wilcox) Mecham. Maudie was the youngest of Renny and Donna’s three children. She was the light of their life, as Renny would later say, because she kept them young.
She traveled the country with her parents in a Volkswagen bus visiting family. She attended school and church activities in Wendell where she had an amazing group of friends including Rick Vipperman.
Maudie was fun-loving and energetic, receiving the honor of best personality in high school. After Rick’s mission, he and Maudie married in the Salt Lake City Temple on May 17, 1979. They had five children, which they raised in the Magic Valley.
Maudie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings in the church and enjoyed serving in the various capacities. One of her favorite experiences was transcribing patriarchal blessing for her father in the Wendell Idaho Stake. She attended the temple often before her cancer diagnosis and believed she would see her family again.
Maudie lived a wonderful life full of friends and family. She attended Rick’s College and Brigham Young University. A highlight of her college experience was the semester she spent at BYU Hawaii.
Maudie loved camping with family whenever she could. Her and Rick loved traveling to the Oregon Coast where they spent a lot of time with family and friends alike. She also loved supporting her children in their sporting events, often giving up her summers to attend baseball, softball, and cheerleading competitions. The last few years she attended numerous sporting events for grandchildren including soccer, baseball, volleyball, and skateboarding.
Overall, she was an amazing mother who just wanted to have family close. Maudie worked several jobs including Tupperware, Shopko, and the Wendell School District. It was in Wendell that she decided to return to school to get her Teaching Degree. She attended the College of Southern Idaho and then Idaho State University.
She worked at several schools in the valley including Harrison, St. Edwards, and Oregon Trail. She spent hours creating a safe space in which her students could learn and grow. She was an excellent educator who worked tirelessly to support her students. The last few years she taught at Alpine Elementary School in Alpine, Utah. Her students and their families have been such a strong support for her as she worked through Rick’s cancer and now her own. She was grateful for her friends at Alpine Elementary who made every day better. She continually talked about her fourth-grade team and how much they meant to her.
Maudie is preceded in death by her parents Renny and Donna, husband Rick, and daughter Marinda Marie. She is survived by her children: Justin (Rebecca) Vipperman, Wendell, Marc (Ashlee) Vipperman, Wendell, Ariane (Derek) Riddle, Turlock, CA, Lyric (Scott) Williams, Lehi UT; sister Julie (Frank) Eisenhauer, Portland, OR, Lorrie Mecham; and 13 grandchildren.
A viewing is planned for Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main in Lehi, UT. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12 pm at the L.D.S Church in Wendell, ID. Interment, Wendell Cemetery following the service. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/maudie-marie-vipperman/article_021df7af-45ad-50cd-9a16-1fb4b9ea8a0b.html | 2022-07-08T07:01:47 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/maudie-marie-vipperman/article_021df7af-45ad-50cd-9a16-1fb4b9ea8a0b.html |
Despite making headlines over the July 4th weekend, the NYPD says it is seeing a reduction in gun violence thus far in 2022 compared to last year, with less murders and shooting victims.
However, when it comes to other crimes like robbery, burglary, grand larceny, those are on the rise. On top of that, the department says thousands of New Yorkers are jamming the lines with quality of life calls.
The police department released new citywide crime stats, following a deadly July 4th holiday weekend that saw 58 people get shot, seven of them killed, along with three victims stabbed to death.
"We can say that our strategies are taking hold and that shootings and homicides are down," said NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell.
The NYPD says compared to this time last year, murders are down by more than 31 percent, with shootings down 24 percent. But grand larceny is up by 41 percent, and robberies up by 36 percent. Burglaries are up by nearly 34 percent.
But some in the city don't share Sewell's optimism, saying it doesn't feel like crime is down.
"We here to tell African Americans and Hispanics stop shooting yourself," said Bishop Gerald Seabrooks, of Brooklyn. Seabrooks led dozens of New Yorkers on a march across the Brooklyn Bridge in an anti-violence campaign.
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Also on the rise: recidivism.
"Who are we arresting? The same people we have been arresting for the past couple of years," said NYPD Chief Michael LiPetri.
"We also need to address the perception among criminals that there are no consequences for their action," noted Sewell.
Another dangerous trend: The NYPD says it’s finding those who commit crimes are getting younger and younger, leading Sewell to say that the city needs "all parts of the criminal justice system pulling in the same direction."
The police department said that dispatchers are answering thousands of more quality of life calls. In the latest quarter, 6,000 more New Yorkers dialed 911 to complain about loud disorderly groups, lawlessness, drinking in public. The complaints led to officers writing up 9,000 more summonses. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nyc-shootings-and-murders-are-down-but-overall-crime-is-up-for-2022-nypd/3766036/ | 2022-07-08T07:35:50 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nyc-shootings-and-murders-are-down-but-overall-crime-is-up-for-2022-nypd/3766036/ |
The New York State Department of Health said a study found the number of people from a Long Island school district living with cancer to be "statistically significant," but investigators stressed that the community should not be concerned.
The DOH started looking into the occurrence of all types of cancer among people living in Suffolk County's Northport-East Northport School District back in 2019, after an unusually high number of students (6) from Northport High School's class of 2016 reported leukemia and other cancer diagnoses. Other concerns about elevated levels of mercury and benzene near Northport Middle School sent fear through students and parents at the time.
In a study that was released Thursday evening, the DOH confirmed that the number of leukemia diagnoses was "statistically unusual," and the overall number of cancer cases was "statistically significant."
Over a 20-year period, the department found that the number of cancer instances among Northport-East Northport district residents was three percent higher than would be expected, according to the study. Pancreatic cancer, uterine cancer, prostate cancer and malignant melanoma of the skin were the most common occurrences, the health department stated.
Over that 20-year period, seven young adults between the ages of 15-24 living in the school district were diagnosed with leukemia, the DOH said, including some of the members of the class of 2016. Given the size of the population of that area, only two such cases would typically be expected.
For those living within the area of Northport Middle School, where the elevated mercury and benzene levels were found, the number of cancers found was seven percent higher than expected. There were significantly more malignant melanoma and prostate cancer diagnoses than expected, the investigation found.
Meanwhile, residents in the East Northport Middle School area did not have any significantly higher level of cancers found compared to what would be expected.
Overall, the DOH investigation found that "aside from the 2016 graduates, diagnoses of leukemia were not significantly elevated among young adults in the Northport-East Northport school district or among children."
The study concluded that the leukemia diagnoses among the graduates did not appear to be part of any larger cancer patterns, and that the unusually high numbers of cancer in 2016 might have been coincidental, as the members of the class did not all go to the same middle school and because the numbers from the years before and after are normal.
As a result of their findings, the DOH said there was no additional risk to residents in the area. The investigation didn't generate any further questions, and the health department said that no further studies are needed.
The study analyzed cancer occurrence from 1999 to 2018. That analysis did not include 12-year-old Sullivan Carey, who returned to East Northport Middle School a celebrity recently — marking his first time back in the school as he battles leukemia.
"He’s currently in treatment, we hope for positive success. We try to give him a normal life," said mom Nicole Carey.
Sullivan wasn’t part of the study because he was diagnosed in 2020. While he is now doing well, how and why the boy got this insidious disease still haunts his mother. It’s why she was especially interested in the results of the comprehensive study.
"If where he lived had something to do with triggering this to happen, I would want to know so that we can prevent it happening going forward for other parents," said Nicole Carey, who would like to see more research done. "Obviously there is something troublesome about it and I think it deserves more rigor. They shouldn’t just stop they should look deeper into the he situation." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/elevated-levels-of-some-cancers-found-in-long-island-school-district-study/3765999/ | 2022-07-08T07:35:56 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/elevated-levels-of-some-cancers-found-in-long-island-school-district-study/3765999/ |
With $15M in funding, new air traffic control tower coming to Peoria International Airport
Peoria's gateway to the skies will be getting a replacement air traffic control tower (ATCT) thanks to a recently announced federal grant.
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it had allocated $15 million dollars for the project, which will replace an existing tower that has been operating since it opened alongside the airport's old terminal in 1959.
That terminal was demolished in 2011 after the completion of the new $65 million building at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport – but the tower has remained standing and operational.
Airport officials say it is past time the tower was replaced as well.
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"The condition of the ATCT has deteriorated significantly over the years and in addition does not meet current FAA physical standards or requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act," the airport said in a news release. "The new tower will meet all of those standards and provide a safe, efficient facility to control air traffic into and out of PIA."
Funding for the new tower came from the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs implemented by the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The White House announced on Thursday that the FAA will award nearly $1 billion from in IIJA funding to 85 airports across the country for improvements to terminals.
Design work and an environmental assessment of the proposed new tower have already been completed but will need to be reviewed as the first steps in the construction process.
In the news release, Gene Olson, director of airports for the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, credited Peoria's congressional representatives – including Representatives Cheri Bustos and Darin LaHood and Senators Dick Durban and Tammy Duckworth – for helping shape the legislation that included the funding for the project.
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In February, all four signed a letter to the FAA urging that Peoria's airport be prioritized for IIJA funding.
“Support for a much-needed air traffic control tower at Peoria International means Illinoisans’ safety is being prioritized at the federal level,” Duckworth said in a news release issued jointly with Durbin and Bustos. “I’m proud to see that the FAA heeded our urgent call to replace the outdated tower and, as a result, this important travel hub will be able to operate more efficiently for years to come.”
The project is expected take multiple years to complete and will cost an estimated $27 million, not including the price of specialty equipment from the FAA. | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/new-air-traffic-control-tower-funding-peoria-international-airport/7831679001/ | 2022-07-08T07:40:16 | 1 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/new-air-traffic-control-tower-funding-peoria-international-airport/7831679001/ |
Q&A: Retiring Two Rivers Main Street Director Roger Russove reflects on six-plus years of events and growth in the city
TWO RIVERS - Two Rivers Main Street Executive Director Roger Russove retired last week after more than six years on the job.
During a recent interview with the Herald Times Reporter, Russove said he loved his job, but his decision came when he felt he no longer had the energy to keep up with the grueling pace of events and business promotions the non-profit organization puts on every year.
Two Rivers Main Street is part of the national Main Street organization, which seeks to strengthen and improve downtown areas such as Two Rivers’.
With hopes of furthering that mission, the organization puts on events, such as the recent Cool City Classic Car Show, to draw visitors to Two Rivers’ downtown area.
Russove sat down with the Herald Times Reporter before his last day at the office to share his thoughts on his career, his retirement and the impact Two Rivers Main Street has had on the city.
How long have you been in marketing?
Russove: Well, I’ve worked in marketing for, oh gosh, 30-plus years.
As a matter of fact, I worked at the Herald Times (Reporter) in advertising sales in the early '90s. Then, I left there and got into the car business for a little while ... I decided I didn’t want to do sales anymore and that’s what led me to apply for the Main Street position.
I was serving on the board of the Main Street program at the time and the gentleman that had been the executive director gave his notice. I went home and told my wife, I said, “I don’t know if I’m going to get it or not, but I think I’ll apply for that.”
I did, and more than 6½ years later, we’re here.
Are you a Two Rivers native?
Russove: A Manitowoc native, actually. My wife and I have lived in Two Rivers for the last six years.
What did your job with Two Rivers Main Street entail?
Russove: For me, it was a lot of the day-to-day operations, whether it be paying bills, talking to businesses and helping create promotions, or working with all of the variety of committees that we have.
I also did the organizational things for events, whether it's working with the Parks and Recreation Department to set up for the car show, or the Manitowoc Police Department because that’s an event on Friday night that includes both communities, or any of the other pieces of those things.
Many of them are little things that I didn’t really think about before I got this job, like making sure you have porta potties, a sound system, and enough garbage cans.
What was your favorite part of that job?
Russove: The event aspects were stressful but fun. It was stressful in the days leading up to it and really for probably half the day of the event, but also fun because there are a lot of people that come to events here and that’s the only place I see them. Many come from outside the area.
I’ll admit the car show was probably my favorite event because I’m kind of a car guy and I volunteered for the car show even before I had this job. That’s how I met a friend of mine. It was probably 15 years ago, I was volunteering for the car show and I was out parking cars on the street at seven o’clock in the morning. He entered two cars in the show and we stood and chatted while I waited for more cars to come in and got to know him really well. He’s been here every year, well, except for last year.
Those kinds of relationships I think are one of the more fun things about the job. That, and working with business people to create a retail promotion that helps get people in their door or share ideas about things they can do to grow their business. I enjoyed that, too.
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In your opinion, what was your best accomplishment?
Russove: That’s a question I thought would come up and I don’t know if there’s just one, you know. I think that seeing some of the events grow and starting new events. The wine walks, for example, and starting the blues festival that’s coming up on July 9.
You know, I also think it’s more, in general, seeing the improvements in the downtown. The Cobblestone Hotel, for example. I’m not going to say that Main Street had a big part of them coming here, but I do know through conversations early on in that process, they talked about the fact that the events that we do and the things that are going on downtown did spur them to look into this project and locate it where it is because they are within walking distance of the car show and Ethnic Fest and all of those things. Of course, all of those events fill their hotel rooms for a couple of nights at a time.
I’d also like to mention the brewery that’s coming in — Cool City Brewing that’s going to be opening up in September, and the project the city is in the final stages of fundraising for here in Central Park. That will completely transform the park and the way that it’s used. Again, that was a city project, not necessarily a Main Street project, but a lot of things that show the growth downtown.
You mentioned that the car show is one of your favorite events. How did it feel this past weekend knowing it was your last as the director?
Russove: Like always, as we were wrapping up on Saturday there was a sense of relief. It was done and we didn’t have any major disasters, and everything went really well. But there was a little more of a sense of finality that it was going to be the last one.
In your opinion, what sort of characteristics would serve a person best in this job?
Russove: Be well organized. I wish I was a lot more organized than I am, so that would be a big one.
Be well organized and be patient. You deal with a lot of different people and you can get frustrated very easily because you deal with so many people. You’re never going to have a situation where everybody’s going to agree, but you just have to bite the bullet and soothe the ruffled feathers.
How would you characterize your time with Two Rivers Main Street?
Russove: I would say I enjoyed it. I mean, I really, really love this job, but it’s time for some new ideas and it’s time for another phase.
I think that one of the deals with organizations like this is if one person is there too long, the organization can get stale. Not that the executive director has all of the decision-making power or anything, because there is a board that you answer to, but I think it’s always healthy to get fresh eyes on things and they’ll get somebody that looks at things in a different way and see different opportunities.
Like I said, I loved every minute of the job. I think that the organization is in a better place now than it was when I started 6½ years ago, and I see a lot of opportunities for it in the future. We’ve seen a lot of growth in downtown Two Rivers.
Was there anything in particular that made you decide to retire now?
Russove: My timing wasn’t good, I’ll be the first person to admit that. I mean, I should have made this decision in November because now we’re into event season.
Frankly, what it really came down to was just not knowing if I had the energy to pour into the job anymore. The job is very stressful and very all-consuming. I’ve loved the job to death, but this job controlled my life for six years and I’m ready for it to not.
Any retirement plans?
Russove: You know, after these next projects, I’ll probably look for more projects like that. I don’t see myself stopping working at this point. I just want to slow down a little bit. … One of the things I’m looking forward to is traveling, even if it’s just weekend things.
Anything else you’d like to add before we wrap up?
Russove: I’d like to thank the city of Two Rivers, the residents, the business community and the Board of Directors for a great opportunity and I look forward to seeing continued growth.
Contact Alisa Schafer at aschafer@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @AlisaMSchafer. | https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/retiring-two-rivers-main-street-director-roger-russove-helped-grow-downtown-events/9844919002/ | 2022-07-08T08:58:42 | 1 | https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/07/retiring-two-rivers-main-street-director-roger-russove-helped-grow-downtown-events/9844919002/ |
Beloit man fighting to save movie theater at Carnation City Mall
ALLIANCE – For some, it's a bar or restaurant. For others, it might be a fitness center or a golf course.
For still others, their church is the place they feel most comfortable.
For Garrett Ball, the Cinemark Carnation Cinema 5 movie theater in Carnation City Mall is his place to relax, have fun and be around friendly faces.
It's also a place the autism patient considers a comfort zone.
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"Everything is just so great here," the 26-year-old Beloit man said.
Ball – who favors action, sci-fi and comic book films – sees a movie almost every Friday at the theater. He really liked the "Top Gun" sequel.
But he is worried.
Ball hopes a redevelopment of the dying mall into a new shopping plaza anchored by a Meijer will not cost him his comfort zone.
"Well, if this is gone, I would have to go to Canton," he said, describing the theaters that operate at The Strip in Jackson Township.
Superman and muffins
But Ball said he hopes the theater has a future – either as it currently exists or as a new facility in the Alliance area. "I got wonderful memories here," he said.
One that stands out is when the 2016 film "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" hit theaters and the ticket customer line went down the mall and around a corner.
"I got my Superman shirt with a Batman jacket. We were waiting to get in and this older gentleman, God bless him, handed out mini blueberry muffins for the people in line," Ball said.
Then there was the time "Avengers: Age of Ultron" premiered in 2015.
"Two cute little kids were dressed like Iron Man and Hulk," Ball said, "and when the movie was over, this guy came in with Thor's hammer a hat and shouted real loud, 'For Odin of Asgard.'"
What is the theater's future?
Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani said he has not heard of the plans for the theater, but officials might learn more when the sale of the property closes.
Multiple attempts to seek comments from the developers, Fairmount Properties in Shaker Heights and Cinemark in Texas, were unsuccessful.
Ball, on his own, said he contacted Cinemark and supermarket chain Meijer, which is expected to open in the Carnation City in late 2023.
He received "look into it" responses.
'They know him.'
Kelley Moffatt said the Cinemark theater has been a safe haven for her son, who gets to socialize and be part of a community. A number of the employees know him by name.
Ball was diagnosed with autism at age 3, and had significant speech delay and sensory issues.
Moffatt said her son has overcome those challenges. Movies played a role in his growth. For example, he would use his hands as puppets to act out movies as a child.
"He's grown so much and movies helped bring communication back into his world," she said. "It's just such a big part of his life and I feel safe for him here. They know him."
Moffatt, a social worker, said the Alliance theater is only a 15-minute drive from their home. The next closest theater is 40 minutes away, in the Canton and Boardman areas.
"It gives me comfort as a parent that I can drop him off here and I can go grocery shopping, and then come back and pick him up," she said. "I won't be able to do that easily in Canton."
Reach Benjamin Duer at 330-580-8567 or ben.duer@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @bduerREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/07/08/beloit-man-wants-cinemark-theater-spared-meijer-redevelopment/7648783001/ | 2022-07-08T09:08:01 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/07/08/beloit-man-wants-cinemark-theater-spared-meijer-redevelopment/7648783001/ |
CHARLES CITY -- A softball game between Charles City and Waterloo East on Thursday was interrupted when East High players lodged allegations of racist taunts by fans.
Before the top of the fourth inning in the Class 4A-Region 6 quarterfinal, a Trojan player ran to tell head coach Chad Adams inappropriate language that was racial in nature was being yelled by Comet fans in the center field bleachers. That claim was backed up by another player, and a conversation with the umpires followed.
Adams voiced his displeasure, and the fans eventually were ejected from the complex. Those fans were young, but it is unknown if they were all Charles City students.
After the ejection from the bleachers, the fans remained gathered behind the outfield fence. They were told to leave the complex entirely, and proceeded to yell profanities at the field for several minutes before departing. The situation caused a delay of roughly 10 minutes.
As play resumed, those same fans gathered behind a fence along the street just a short walk from the outfield fence, still within earshot of the field. They remained there for the rest of the game, continuing to yell at the field.
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Charles City eventually won the contest, 9-5.
A similar incident happened in 2020 when Charles City baseball player Jeremiah Chapman was on the receiving end of racially charged language during a game against Waverly-Shell Rock. His mother, Keisha Cunnings, was at Thursday's game in Charles City, and said she is certain the Charles City fans were not saying anything racist.
“I know for a fact that the kids were chanting, but they were not making any racial slurs or anything like that," Cunnings said. "I was literally feet away from them, and if they were doing that, then I wouldn’t have any problem addressing it.”
“I think that a player heard them being kids, and they came back and told (someone). I understand that because of what happened with Jeremiah they have to take action, but I’m saying on the record that that did not happen.”
Waterloo East shortstop Aalonna Ford is adamant she knows what she heard, and Adams and fellow teammate Jocelyn Foss back her up.
They believe incidents like this happen at Waterloo East games often, and it's something they take into account when they travel.
"It’s something at East High we kind of expect," Foss said. "We go everywhere and it’s like that.”
As for what exactly was said, Ford confirmed what she heard was racial in nature without repeating the alleged words.
“They know what they did," she said. "If they’re not ashamed of what they did then that’s them, let it be. Unfortunately racism has been going on. You can’t stop something that people believe in.”
Adams said he appreciated the way the situation was handled by Charles City administrators in removing the fans quickly.
Comets head coach Brian Bohlen said he didn't hear what was said by the crowd, but accepted the right of the officials to remove fans who were disrupting the contest.
“It was the umpire’s decision," he said "They’re in charge. At that point they wanted them removed, so they were removed.”
Charles City players Natalie White and Rachel Chambers also were unaware of any racially charged language coming from the crowd, but hope it is dealt with effectively if it happened.
“It’s just kind of who you believe," Chambers said. "I didn’t hear anything, but I also didn’t hear the cheering. I just block that out. If that’s what they said then that’s inappropriate and childish.”
This is a developing story. Additional quotes and context may be added later. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/allegations-of-racist-taunts-mar-waterloo-east-softball-game-at-charles-city/article_1d31d1c9-b9eb-5c3d-bba5-118b80b368d3.html | 2022-07-08T09:25:05 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/allegations-of-racist-taunts-mar-waterloo-east-softball-game-at-charles-city/article_1d31d1c9-b9eb-5c3d-bba5-118b80b368d3.html |
FAYETTE — A Fayette man who was found with guns and more than two pounds of marijuana has been sentenced to prison.
Kaleb James Huffman, 23, was sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison on a charge of drug user in possession of a firearm June 30. He will serve three years of supervised release following his prison time.
According to court records, police responded to a 911 hang-up call at his Washington Street home Dec. 4, 2020, and officers noticed the odor of marijuana when they arrived.
Authorities obtained a search warrant and seized a .22-caliber Mossberg 715T rifle with a scratched-off serial number and a .25-caliber Raven Arms handgun in a bedroom closet. Also in the closet was pounds of marijuana.
A search of his social media accounts found photos and videos of Huffman smoking what appeared to be marijuana from glass bongs and counting cash, as well as ads for marijuana.
The search came while Huffman was on probation for an earlier drug offense, according to court records. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fayette-man-sentenced-for-gun-found-in-2020-search/article_bc7a20b6-a6fc-555d-beca-b224e80c4d28.html | 2022-07-08T09:25:11 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fayette-man-sentenced-for-gun-found-in-2020-search/article_bc7a20b6-a6fc-555d-beca-b224e80c4d28.html |
CEDAR FALLS — A developer is preparing to tear down the old church at the corner of Ninth and Clay streets and replace it with a pocket residential neighborhood.
Developer Brian Wingert confirmed Thursday he recently purchased the 0.59 acre lot at 215 W. Ninth St. for $325,000 and plans to build 12 one-bedroom, detached units, each with their own garages.
In real estate circles, they would make up what are known as “Cottage Courts.”
Hi Yield LLC, the firm of another local developer, Brent Dahlstrom, bought the church that was built more than a 100 years ago, and previously used by the Cedar Falls Mennonite Church.
Most recently, it had been home to Casa Montessori Preschool and one person who lives there. But both have been told they need to vacate the space.
The property falls under the jurisdiction of the newly adopted Downtown Character District Zoning Code and as a result, plans will not be formally reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Wingert said the church will be torn down in August.
Once the contract is awarded, a city engineer said the project start date could be as early as next month, but that's heavily dependent on weather because of the creek's involvement.
Six units — the first of what will be two phases — will be constructed possibly in the fall, but no later than the spring.
Wingert classified them as “1 1/2 story units.” The main floors will be some 700 square feet with 300 to 400 square feet available up top. And two of them also will have accessory dwelling units above their garages.
Additionally, the project will be completed with “high end finishes.”
The units would be sold for less than $300,000, he said. And a homeowner’s association will be established.
“The goal is density and efficiency,” said Wingert. “Building smaller is really becoming popular, and the walkability to downtown is huge. I wouldn’t do something like this in another part of town.”
“I believe this will be a first of its kind in Cedar Falls and Waterloo,” he added.
The federal funding has been used for projects in Cedar Falls involving sanitary sewer lining, sidewalks and owner-occupied housing rehabilitation.
Asked about why he felt no one stepped forward to rejuvenate or reuse the church, he said the cost to renovate would not make a project financially feasible, primarily because of the asbestos inside.
As someone who helped bring George’s Local restaurant to life after retrofitting the existing warehouse space at the corner of E. Fourth and Main streets, he said: “I’d be the first one to look into adaptive reuse, but this one would be too big a project.”
That being said, Wingert will work to preserve “valuable” aspects of the old church, whether it be the stain glass windows, or a church bell donated by one of Cedar Falls’ earliest residents Joseph Sartori. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/former-cedar-falls-church-to-be-torn-down-replaced-with-pocket-neighborhood/article_04bd766f-0bb3-5919-9b6c-e80af74a1d20.html | 2022-07-08T09:25:17 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/former-cedar-falls-church-to-be-torn-down-replaced-with-pocket-neighborhood/article_04bd766f-0bb3-5919-9b6c-e80af74a1d20.html |
WATERLOO — Hundreds of people trickled into the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Waterloo between Wednesday and Thursday, bringing their old toys, bobbles, collectibles and knick-knacks for sale.
Their hauls ranged from old comics and Star Wars figures to a baseball signed by Hank Aaron and the 1971 Atlanta Braves. The event was put on by Joel Magee, a regular on the History Channel, lending his expertise on old collectibles to shows like “Pawn Stars” and “Modern Marvels.”
While often a hobby started later in life, Magee said he caught the collecting bug relatively early at around 25, when he happened upon his old G.I. Joe lunchbox at a flea market in Sioux City.
“I picked it up, and it was almost like film projector started going off in my mind,” said Magee, who grew up in the northwest Iowa community. “I could see myself at Crescent Park Elementary with all my friends, and I remember specifically that my mom always had to put milk in the thermos and by the time we got it, of course, the milk was not very good tasting.”
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That encounter set him on a mission to acquire all the toys he once had in his youth, but his visits to markets and auctions saw him collecting other memorabilia. Soon, he was helping others locate their old toys and putting in ads for others to sell. And from there, Magee became “America’s Toy Scout.”
According to Magee, there are two types of collectors: Those tracking down old items of their own and those looking for collectibles they never got the chance to have. In both groups, the driving force is nostalgia – either for a time they wish to hold onto, or for a past they may have missed out on.
“It’s being able to revisit the happy times in our lives and it just sparks all those memories, as it did for me,” Magee said. “It’s amazing how you don’t think of something for decades and, all of a sudden, looking at one certain thing and it becomes like it happened yesterday to you.”
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His endeavors have also given others the opportunity to clear their attics and make a few bucks. Such was the case for Chad Hill, who brought his old Tonka toys from the 1970’s and 80’s, along with some silver coins and an old Bud Light belt buckle. The haul amounted to $150 for the Hills.
“I went to one other one … in the 90’s and I took the stuff there then just to see what it was worth then, and they said ‘You give the Tonka toys 20-30 years and they’ll be worth more,’” he recalled. “Well, that’s 25 years later and they were worth a little more. But they were just collecting dust where I had them, so I’m sure they’ll be good for somebody else’s collection.”
Magee concluded the show on Thursday evening, bringing in thousands of dollars in memorabilia. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/nationally-known-toy-expert-caught-collecting-bug-in-iowa/article_d30df14d-4d63-56f9-b5e5-67b6b1319e0d.html | 2022-07-08T09:25:23 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/nationally-known-toy-expert-caught-collecting-bug-in-iowa/article_d30df14d-4d63-56f9-b5e5-67b6b1319e0d.html |
Midsummer Night’s Dream to be performed in Jackson
Shakespeare’s fantastical comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will have its first performance 7:30 p.m. today at the Center Amphitheater, 240 S. Glenwood St. in Jackson, Wyo.
There will also be performances Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, July 15, July 16 and July 17. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. and are free.
The play follows Athenian lovers and a troop of actors that find themselves the targets ofmischievousfairies.
Jazz House Big Band to perform at Snake River
The Jazz House Big Band will perform a free show 7 p.m. Tuesdayat the Greenbelt Stage “near Memorial between D and E Streets,”idahofallsarts.orgsaid.
The band focuses on performing swing, jazz, big band, blues and dance music. They play music from the ‘20s to the ‘50s as well as some tunes from the modern-day.
Stone Temple Pilots and Daughtry to play in Fort Hall
The bands Stone Temple Pilots and Daughtry will give a show 8 p.m. July 16 at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, 777 Bannock Road in Fort Hall.
Stone Temple Pilots' debut album “Core” included singles "Creep” and “Plush,” which launched the band into the success it now enjoys. The group has sold more than 18 million albums in the U.S.
Daughtry’s debut album “was the top-selling album of 2007,” according to the event page, and its following albums were certified gold. | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/arts-music-briefly/article_814459a0-ace9-5f1c-8d24-9936c5a1496a.html | 2022-07-08T09:25:40 | 0 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/arts-music-briefly/article_814459a0-ace9-5f1c-8d24-9936c5a1496a.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — A life-size and up-close exhibition of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel works opens in downtown Indianapolis Friday, July 8.
The exhibit has reproduced all 34 paintings that can be found in the Sistine Chapel and placed them at eye level rather on the ceiling, where the originals were painted.
"In Rome, everything's kind of just put together on one giant canvas that you look at and all kind of blends together," said Tobias Lerman Matonte, associate producer with See Global Entertainment. "Here, the idea is really to kind of deconstruct the chapel, give you information about every single fresco, tell you what the history behind it is tell you what's going on," he explained. "We don't just want you to appreciate the art, we want you to really do this deep dive by dissecting every single panel that makes up the Sistine Chapel."
The exhibit is located at 1 West Washington St. in the former retail space last occupied by a Carson Pirie Scott & Co. department store.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. The exhibit will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Aug. 28, 2022. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/sistine-chapel-exhibit-opening-in-downtown-indianapolis-indiana-date-time-location-tickets/531-5eb4025e-d32f-4f48-a8d7-dcd49138dd3e | 2022-07-08T09:34:10 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/sistine-chapel-exhibit-opening-in-downtown-indianapolis-indiana-date-time-location-tickets/531-5eb4025e-d32f-4f48-a8d7-dcd49138dd3e |
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It was the 1980s, and Cantu was in her early 20s, fresh out of nursing school and working as a public health nurse at the health department in Waco — nearly 200 miles from her hometown of San Antonio. She and the rest of the public health team routinely received referrals from the two city hospitals regarding new mothers who couldn’t afford postnatal care. They’d do home visits to ensure each child received immunizations and the like.
In one case, a baby named Jonathan didn’t look right. His coloring seemed off, and he was having trouble feeding. For months, Cantu visited the mother and baby, and on one visit brought a pediatrician to examine Jonathan for free. But the baby died, and the grief-stricken mother stayed in touch with Cantu. When her family said she was visiting the grave too frequently for a baby who died at less than 1 year old, Cantu told her that it was not only OK to grieve as she did but that it was important.
“That was really the moment, my springboard, to really understand that I have the potential to really have an impact,” Cantu said. “It was such a tragic event for everyone, but it also built up some confidence in myself that I could do this.”
Cantu has devoted her life to public health. In San Antonio, she gets out in the community, knocking on doors, passing out flyers and attending public events. Rather than stay stationed at a hospital or clinic, Cantu likes to work with people where they live to promote health education, discuss options and make a difference where it matters most.
Now 67, Cantu has not slowed.
She’s been at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing for more than 20 years, researching and teaching public health, nursing and the social determinants of health, particularly the impact of environmental health on communities. She is a member of the Alliance of Nurses for Health Environments and vice chair for both CPS Energy’s rate advisory committee and the city of San Antonio’s climate equity advisory committee.
Cantu recently conducted a simulation for her summer nursing students designed to show them what it’s like to live below the poverty line in the United States. Such exercises, she believes, can help improve the future.
“There is a movement for public health out there,” she said. “We just have to keep moving it forward.”
A natural calling
When Cantu was in high school, a nurse visited for career day and spoke about her job. In awe, Cantu ran home and told her mother that this was what she wanted to do.
Well before that day, Cantu was a helper. She was a natural mediator, the middle child of seven. Her father owned and worked at a garage with his brother, and her mother stayed at home to mind the family. They were “stable and very protected,” she said, “and I think I wanted to help people realize the same stability and health.”
When the nurse came to her school, it all felt natural.
Cantu grew up in primarily Latino communities on the West and Northwest sides of San Antonio. Her mother was from Stockdale, Texas, and her father was a San Antonio native — the oldest of seven siblings. His own father had been physically abusive and eventually, in fourth grade, he told him to leave and go back to Mexico. Cantu’s father then dropped out of school, and he and his brothers supported the family. Eventually, he served in World War II before returning to San Antonio to start the auto shop.
“As I get older, these stories, this history really adds to my understanding of the people that I work with,” she said. “There are so many kids out there who are lacking support and stability within their families, to grow.”
Cantu attended nursing school and earned a bachelor’s degree at Incarnate Word College, now called University of the Incarnate Word. But when she got her first job at Santa Rosa Hospital downtown, she hated it. She never got to know her patients, there was so much paperwork, and she was immediately overwhelmed.
She quit after nine months, something Cantu likes to tell her students now. She couldn’t do it anymore and needed to find something new.
Cantu took a seasonal job at a summer camp in Pennsylvania instead — her first time outside Texas and away from her family and her Catholic, Hispanic community. The camp was completely different from home, entirely white and primarily Jewish. But she liked the change and the newness. And when she returned to San Antonio, she knew she couldn’t go back to Santa Rosa — to the paperwork and fleeting conversations.
So she took the public health job in Waco and left San Antonio again for an experience she was drawn to. There, she experienced community engagement, public education and depth. She had a boss with a master’s degree in nursing — a woman Cantu admired for her calmness, resilience and ability to never get flustered no matter what a patient was going through.
With that in mind, Cantu left again after a year and went to Dallas to get a master’s in community public health at Texas Woman’s University. She stayed in Dallas for nearly a decade, until her early 30s, working at the public health department at the university and growing as a provider.
Cantu eventually returned to San Antonio. Though she loved Dallas, she missed her big family immensely and yearned for San Antonio’s small-town vibe.
It was also a community she cared for deeply and wanted to help. For over a decade, throughout the 1990s, Cantu worked at the University Health System. She helped residents sign up for affordable health care plans, supervised the walk-in clinic and ultimately became director of patient satisfaction.
When she left University Health, she felt she had grown immensely. She knew public health was a constantly adapting field and one to learn more from experience. She watched residents struggle to afford health care and wait long hours for appointments. She built bonds and trust with people who distrusted hospitals, and she listened to their daily public health concerns.
“It wasn’t just managing the programs and the clinics,” Cantu said. “But it was after the fact too, when the patient was discharged, to help them understand what they needed to do beyond the health system.”
For Cantu, that’s always been the case. It wasn’t just health care. It was a community.
Beyond health
For the past 20 years, Cantu has been at UT Health San Antonio. She received her doctorate in 2006 and continued to teach and conduct research at the university level.
Over time, her role in the community grew. Since 2003, Cantu has joined 13 community groups, mentored students outside the classroom, sat on numerous boards and been a member of five nursing associations.
And for the past decade or so, Cantu has been at the forefront of the environmental justice and health movement in San Antonio. As a member of the Alliance of Nurses for Health Environments, she strives to teach future nurses about environmental health issues, such as climate change, pollution and industry.
Throughout her work in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, environmental health issues were a constant in Cantu’s field. In particular, asthma, lung issues and an increase of allergies among vulnerable communities arose repeatedly. Whether it was from industry or smog from ozone pollution, Cantu saw how the environment impacted the health in certain neighborhoods, and how those communities had less access to health care and more stresses of everyday life.
“As a nurse, my job is to note the problem and then see what are the causes,” Cantu said, “and how we can resolve it.”
She was seeing cancer, too. Sometimes, entire families or several neighbors would get the same cancer. In one family, the father got colon cancer and died and then the mother got it.
“You start seeing things in the community that seemingly don’t have any explanation, these random things. And suddenly, you start looking really at the environment,” she said. “Then you start making connections.”
As vice chair for the city’s climate equity committee and CPS’ rate advisory committee, these are examples she often thinks about and raises. She has presented to her colleagues on the committees how a coal plant can affect nearby health in populations. Perhaps it is not a direct link. Perhaps it’s cumulative with other social determinants, such as income or health care, but breathing in coal dust certainly does not help, she said.
Getting tougher environmental regulations for CPS Energy’s coal-fired J.K. Spruce Plant is not Cantu’s only public health goal, but it’s a big one to which she’s dedicated a lot of time.
In the past, Cantu said, she got frustrated with the pace of public health. But now, she sees that it doesn’t help. Instead, it’s all about cooperating and listening to other opinions and maybe finding a middle ground.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Cantu said public health is on people’s minds more than ever, and there’s more work to be done. She’s hopeful. Her students — whom she’s teaching population health, the social determinants of health and environmental consequences — will be the world’s new health leaders, perhaps sitting on their own committees and pushing for change in their own neighborhoods.
Cantu was the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio. Members of media crowded her as she received that dose in December 2020. And while the occasion was momentous, it was after the media left that it really mattered.
“Community members came up to me later, told me they were going to get the shot because I did,” she said. “Because they already knew me, from being out in their neighborhood, talking with them, building a relationship.”
And that, Cantu said, is public health.
Elena Bruess writes for the Express-News through Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms. ReportforAmerica.org. elena.bruess@express-news.net | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Adelita-Cantu-pushing-public-health-17291227.php | 2022-07-08T09:40:28 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Adelita-Cantu-pushing-public-health-17291227.php |
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police are investigating an early morning shooting in South Tampa that left one man dead.
The shooting happened around 2:48 a.m. Friday on South Howard Avenue near West Azeele Street.
Officers arrived at the scene and found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. He died despite attempts to save his life.
Police said the suspected shooter was detained nearby and is cooperating with them. Detectives are headed to the scene to continue the investigation.
Police said there is "no continuing threat of violence to the community." No further information on the shooting was available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-shooting-s-howard-avenue/67-593f5879-77f8-4e08-ad27-193ae3e7928f | 2022-07-08T10:26:05 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-shooting-s-howard-avenue/67-593f5879-77f8-4e08-ad27-193ae3e7928f |
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Police are once again looking for new recruits.
The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is holding its quarterly recruitment in an effort to increase its numbers.
Members of the bureau were at Harrisburg's City Hall on Thursday afternoon to talk about the process of becoming a police officer.
Harrisburg Police's Corporal Matt Novchich says it's a great opportunity to make a major impact in the Harrisburg community.
"There is a greater opportunity here in this city to be able to go out and affect peoples' lives in a positive way," he said. "That, I really feel, is a big draw."
The deadline to register to take the physical agility test is July 29, with the test being held on Aug. 6.
The bureau says it's looking to recruit 75 to 100 new candidates for testing. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-police-searching-for-new-recruits/521-51530ea6-351d-4522-b14e-97b02bbc216e | 2022-07-08T10:52:50 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-police-searching-for-new-recruits/521-51530ea6-351d-4522-b14e-97b02bbc216e |
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster EMS has partnered with Lancaster General Health Sports Medicine to provide athletic training services to its personnel.
The training includes injury prevention, clinical evaluation, and diagnosis treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.
The athletic trainer will also provide injury prevention strategies in hopes of reducing the amount of injuries on the job as a promotion of physical and psychological wellness.
"It's important to help reduce back injuries, to know what you're going into, to be able to figure out what a situation looks like, to help keep themselves safe as they're moving and lifting patients," Ann R. Seaton, an athletic trainer from Lancaster General Health Sports Medicine, said.
The athletic training collaboration between a local EMS agency and a local health system for workplace injury prevention is the first of its kind. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-ems-offering-athletic-training-services-employees/521-f5eb574b-667a-4970-95c7-2244bd6255a9 | 2022-07-08T10:52:51 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-ems-offering-athletic-training-services-employees/521-f5eb574b-667a-4970-95c7-2244bd6255a9 |
HOLTWOOD, Pa. — Constellation Energy Generation announced it will test the warning system in and around the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility in Lancaster County at 10 a.m. on July 12.
During the test, a brief tone will sound, followed by the words “this is a test, this is a test.”
The test will last approximately two minutes, the company said in a press release.
No action by the public or any county or local emergency organization is necessary during the test, Exelon said.
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.” | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/muddy-run-pumped-storage-facility-to-test-emergency-warning-system/521-009399b3-354c-472d-a9ea-2e8cd50f59e9 | 2022-07-08T10:52:53 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/muddy-run-pumped-storage-facility-to-test-emergency-warning-system/521-009399b3-354c-472d-a9ea-2e8cd50f59e9 |
Chase Jackson never tried to quilt, but she knew the objects most commonly used as warm bed coverings also can serve as works of art.
Jackson, executive director of the Ocean City Arts Center, proves her point this month with an exhibit titled “Stitched Stories: An Exhibition of African American Quilters & Fiber Artists from New Jersey” that runs through July 29.
The show features 20 works by 12 artists and fills the entire second floor of the gallery. A “Meet the Artists” reception is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in the second floor gallery at 1735 Simpson Ave. Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro and the Cape May County NAACP are hosting the reception, Jackson said. The exhibit is cross cultural and will hopefully spur communication and interaction, Jackson said.
“It’s African-American centered, but it’s for everybody,” Jackson said. “Some of these quilts are really thought provoking.”
Jackson went online, typed in “African American quilters in New Jersey” and discovered the Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilters Guild from Central Jersey. She worked previously in Newark, so she was familiar with the other guild represented in the show, the Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild from North Jersey.
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Fiber artist and Newark native Glendora Simonson, a Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild member, is one of the displayed artists. Simonson, 64, learned to sew as a schoolgirl from her mother. All of her quilting has taken place during the past 30 years.
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“I enjoy creating things, more than just with fibers, but with (also) baking and cooking,” Simonson said. “I’m driven, compelled to do it.”
Simonson has three quilts in the show.
“Motherless Child” was inspired by the separation and inhumane treatment of migrant children at this country’s Southern border and includes images of paper dolls, a sale notice of a small child as well as African tribes taken in the Atlantic slave trade.
“Traveling Shoes” depicts memories of Simonson’s trips to South Carolina with her mother and pays homage to the Civil Rights Movement by featuring the shoes of protest marchers and the young victims of the 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, church bombing.
Simonson’s third piece is not a quilt at all, but a doll. “Ode to Market Street” was inspired by Anita and Arnold Lobel’s book “On Market Street.” The doll is adorned with a variety of desserts from head to toe made out of fiber.
All of Simonson’s fiber art on display was created during the past five years.
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“They show well. I think it reflects an evolution of the quilts I make,” Simonson said of her submissions. “I made ‘Motherless Child’ and ‘Traveling Shoes’ to have deeper meaning.”
Besides artists from the two guilds, Jackson’s exhibit displays works from Philadelphia fiber artist Christina Johnson and two sisters, Barbara Imes Jorden and Jacqueline Imes Jenkins, of Franklinville, Gloucester County.
For years, Jorden, 84, sewed. She used to make clothes for her daughter and herself. She did not start quilting until 1989, when she began taking classes during the evenings at a local high school.
Jorden has received requests to have her quilts exhibited nationwide. She and her sister designed and made a quilt honoring the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.
Jorden has three quilts on display in the exhibit.
“Ladies of Faith” was among those that made the cut. Every Sunday, many years ago, Jorden and her sister used to visit their two grandmothers and their great aunts after church. Unfortunately, her grandmothers and great aunts did not live long enough to see the completion of the quilt.
“It’s an enjoyable thing to do. We make art quilts,” as opposed to bed coverings, Jorden said. “There is a big difference. I made a quilt that I’m still trying to get to (former President) Barack Obama.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/african-american-centered-quilt-exhibition-in-ocean-city-is-for-everybody/article_f48209f6-f7f7-11ec-9483-278b78aebe46.html | 2022-07-08T11:00:21 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/african-american-centered-quilt-exhibition-in-ocean-city-is-for-everybody/article_f48209f6-f7f7-11ec-9483-278b78aebe46.html |
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man who was injured in a 2013 shooting has been sentenced to prison on federal weapons charges.
William Rashad Burt, 28, was the fourth person to be sentenced in connection with a July 2021 firearms investigation that seized five guns, drug trafficking items and cash.
On Wednesday, Burt was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm during a hearing in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids. Following prison, he will be on supervised release for three years.
Authorities said Burt was found with a .22-caliber RG23 revolver and $1,272 in cash when they searched a College Street apartment on July 6, 2021. When he was detained he told officers he would simply get more guns.
Others charged in the investigation include Qunshaundes Davion McNealy, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison; William McNealy II, who was sentenced to seven years; and Sahjit Mcyle Phillips who was sentenced to eight years.
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Burt was 19 when he was injured in a shooting in the Save More Foods parking lot on Franklin Street on June 25, 2013. Burt’s acquaintance, 30-year-old Cedrick “Joe” Matlock, was killed during the shooting. Antonio Hutchins was convicted of murder and willful injury in the shooting. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/waterloo-man-who-survived-2013-shooting-sentenced-to-prison-on-gun-charges/article_0b5abc5f-da66-5255-b7cd-ee32189c1a0f.html | 2022-07-08T11:02:22 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/waterloo-man-who-survived-2013-shooting-sentenced-to-prison-on-gun-charges/article_0b5abc5f-da66-5255-b7cd-ee32189c1a0f.html |
TUPELO • Elvis Presley got his first guitar at Tupelo Hardware in 1946. Seventy-one years later, Sara Dabbs found a friendship that spans two continents at the same store.
In 2017, Darryl and Bronwyn Scott were visiting Tupelo from Australia, exploring the town in which Elvis grew up.
Darryl Scott held the door open for Dabbs and greeted her as she was walking out. Recognizing his Australian accent, she jokingly asked, "Are you Crocodile Dundee?"
"From there, I just got to talking to him," Dabbs said. "They were just both so friendly and sweet, and I don't think I'd ever talked to an Australian before."
Years before her chance encounter with the Scotts, the former Lawhon Elementary teacher had acquired a piece of the stage curtain Elvis once sang in front of at the school back when it was called East Tupelo Consolidated School.
She went home, cut off several inches of the fabric and met back up with the couple. With that gift, an instant friendship was formed.
"They were both absolutely thrilled," Dabbs said. "(They) just held that curtain and couldn't believe it."
The Scotts' piece of the King's curtain is now framed and hanging on the "Elvis wall" in their home.
When they left Tupelo, the couple exchanged contact information with Dabbs. They stayed in touch via email and Facebook, eventually video chatting around twice a month.
Mindful of the 15-hour time difference, the Australian couple typically calls Dabbs on a Sunday morning around 10 a.m., while it's still 7 p.m. on Saturday in Mississippi.
Darryl Scott, 56, and Bronwyn Scott, 55, returned to Mississippi this week from their home in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia, to visit with Sara Dabbs, 70, and her husband, Danny Dabbs, 73, in Tupelo.
Visiting Tupelo: A childhood dream fulfilled
Bronwyn Scott is a lifelong Elvis fan. Her father played guitar, sang and listened to records. That exposure to Elvis's music, along with his charisma, was what drew her in.
"I've been an Elvis fan all my life," she said. "It was my childhood dream to come here, go to Graceland and all that."
Darryl Scott remembers watching Elvis's "Aloha from Hawaii" television special as a child in Sydney, but for the most part, he married into Elvis fandom.
The couple's initial trip to Tupelo in 2017 was in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary.
Their first stop in the All-America City was the Elvis Presley Birthplace, followed by lunch at Johnnie's Drive In, where they waited their turn to sit in the "Elvis booth."
From there, they went to Tupelo Hardware, where they had their fateful encounter with Dabbs.
That trip included stops in Los Angeles, Nashville, Memphis and Las Vegas, where the couple renewed their vows at an Elvis wedding chapel. The tribute artist who performed the ceremony sang "Can't Help Falling In Love," which they'd played at their wedding 30 years prior.
Returning for more than Elvis
The Scotts had planned a return flight to the United States in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic kept them grounded in Australia.
Two years after they'd initially planned, they arrived in Tupelo Sunday to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with the Dabbs family.
"We could go anywhere in the world, but we decided to come back here," Darryl Scott said.
On this trip, the Scotts flew into Dallas and visited New Orleans before driving "very scarily" to Tupelo on the opposite side of the road from which they're used to traveling.
"We only went down the freeway on the lefthand side once," Bronwyn said with a laugh.
They experienced several firsts on this trip: hearing the National Anthem performed live, trying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and enjoying a home-cooked Sunday dinner-style meal prepared by their hosts. The Southern smorgasbord included chicken casserole, purple hull peas, creamed potatoes, creamed corn, turnip greens and cornbread.
Along with the Scotts, other dinner guests included Roy Turner, executive director of the Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation, and Bill McGregor, the son of Mike McGregor, who worked as a jeweler and leatherworker for Elvis at Graceland. The Australian couple was mesmerized by little-known facts and personal tales about Elvis's life.
Although they could've seen Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" film in Australia, the couple waited to watch it Wednesday afternoon in Tupelo — 9,000 miles away from home.
"If you're going to see it, this is the place to see it," Darryl Scott said.
On their second trip, the Scotts came bearing gifts for the people who had treated them so kindly the first time around.
They'd noticed a Queensland, Australia, license plate hanging in Johnnie's Drive In during their first meal there, so Darryl Scott brought one from New South Wales, the Australian state the couple is from.
And for Tupelo Hardware, they brought a branded teddy bear from Bunnings, an Australian hardware store chain.
After leaving Tupelo, the couple will see a bit more of the South, visiting Huntsville; Chattanooga; Gatlinburg; Lynchburg, Virginia; and Nashville before meeting up with the Dabbs family again in Memphis.
Before driving to Dallas for a 15-hour flight back to Sydney, the Scotts will take the VIP tour of Graceland and stay at the Guest House at Graceland resort hotel just as they did during their first trip. But this time, it'll be with their Tupelo friends.
Elvis's lasting gift to Tupelo
There are a handful of reasons the Scotts enjoy visiting Tupelo.
For one, the weather is similar to Australia, they said. It's currently winter back home, so they've actually enjoyed the Mississippi heat.
Another is Mississippi's laid back, friendly atmosphere.
"That's why we came back again," Darryl Scott said.
The King of Rock and Roll puts Tupelo on tourists' radar, he said. But what keeps them here is the hospitable people they encounter.
"The people that come into this city because of this man, that has been a gift to Tupelo," Dabbs said of Elvis.
"If it hadn't been for Elvis and the things that were here in his honor," she added. "I never would've met these wonderful people from halfway around the world." | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/an-elvis-pilgrimage-leads-to-a-long-distance-friendship/article_b19602fe-14de-54ef-9cc1-f25ba87fff63.html | 2022-07-08T11:05:53 | 0 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/an-elvis-pilgrimage-leads-to-a-long-distance-friendship/article_b19602fe-14de-54ef-9cc1-f25ba87fff63.html |
TUPELO • The Lee County Board of Supervisors’ district lines will shift significantly if they adopt a proposed redistricting plan.
The county will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. July 18 at the supervisor’s office to discuss its the proposal, which would correct the extreme imbalances in its districts caused by shifting populations within the county.
“I anticipate it will be accepted pretty easily,” County Administrator Bill Benson said.
With the release of Census data at the beginning of every decade, counties and municipalities must take stock of their shifting populations and correct course for any deviation over 10% of the ideal population. Lee County's deviation was at 20%, with most of the population loss in District 4, the county’s only minority-majority district.
Of the five districts that make up Lee County, districts 1, 4 and 5 were underpopulated, according to 2020 Census data provided by Oxford-based consulting firm Bridge & Watson. District 4, represented by Supervisor Tommie Lee Ivy, was under the ideal population of 16,669 by 1,896 people.
Mirroring changes accepted by the Lee County School District last week, the major modification to the map was District 4’s assimilation of a large chunk of Verona, which is currently in District 5.
“A lot of folks in Verona are going to be happy because they had to go to Haven Acres to vote, and now they will be able to stay in Verona,” Benson said. “I think the folks coming into (Ivy’s) district will be satisfied.”
The changes to District 4 will preserve its minority-majority status but not without lowering the Black population of District 5 by 10%.
Ivy, who was heavily involved with the process, said his priority was to protect his district’s racial makeup. He said he believed the decrease in District 4's population was from a handful of factors, including the coronavirus pandemic, under counting in the census and increased growth in northern Lee County.
"I lost a big number of people over the last ten years," he said. "I believe there are probably more people in south Lee County that just didn't fill out the (Census) forms, and the pandemic slowed it down."
Meanwhile, District 1 will pick up residents of North Tupelo from District 2. To offset the loss, District 2 will take residents from West Tupelo in the Gun Club area, which is currently in District 3.
District 5 will take on a large chunk of District 1’s south end to compensate for its loss of Verona. The sum and total of the population juggling brought the county within a total 6.7% deviation.
“It was about as simple as the board could do to get to the numbers required and keep the minority district," Benson said. "No one likes change, but in this case, there is no other option.”
The county must draw and approve its new map before elections next year when supervisors are up for reelection.
Justice Court, constable districts also drastically shifted
The county also hired Bridge & Watson to evaluate and correct deviations in the Lee County Justice Court and Constable Districts, which had a deviation of over 24% in its four districts.
District 4, which comprises Southwest Lee County, was the lone district to lose population. To remedy this, Bridge & Watson proposed injecting 2,597 people into the district, taking a portion of West Tupelo from District 2 and a portion of Southeast Tupelo from District 3. The piece of District 3 moves up Veterans Boulevard from Eason Boulevard to the end of East Main Street.
District 4, also a minority-majority district, will see a slight reduction in its Black population from 64% to 62.7%.
Meanwhile, the other three districts shuffled population, with District 1 extending some of its border with District 2 to reduce the overpopulation of District 2.
Copies of both maps are available at the county supervisor’s office, and the public hearing will include a presentation from Bridge & Watson.
Supervisors are expected to vote on the new maps after the hearing in a continuation of its regular meeting. | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/lee-county-supervisors-to-hold-public-hearing-on-redistricting-plans/article_8f1106ad-1adf-5d8b-beb6-ee1b110e9bf6.html | 2022-07-08T11:06:00 | 1 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/lee-county-supervisors-to-hold-public-hearing-on-redistricting-plans/article_8f1106ad-1adf-5d8b-beb6-ee1b110e9bf6.html |
TUPELO • A staple community feeding ministry is in search of its next director.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Saints’ Brew ministry is a free hot meal program that serves breakfast daily Monday to Friday from 7 to 8:30 a.m. It opened in 2007 with an initial goal of being a temporary ministry, but has since grown into its own nonprofit.
Understanding Saints’ Brew ministry is the most important quality for the next director, said Tommie Moore, program administrator and director of Christian Education for All Saints.
“The other side (is) just being able to connect with and have compassion for our guests. Some are regulars that come everyday and some are more seasonal, depending on their situation,” Moore said.
Saints’ Brew serves an average of 1,200 meals a month to the Tupelo/Lee County community. Guests include the working poor, families with children, people who are on low- or fixed-income, homeless individuals, and others who are food insecure.
“Considering the after effects of COVID and now with inflation and the rising cost of food, we’ve realized that our food services, like food banks, meal services, food pantries, are really stepping in to fill that gap,” said current Saints’ Brew director Hannah Maharrey.
Saints’ Brew serves a to-go breakfast, a switch made during COVID-19. The agency aims to create a system where it’s a temporary assistance through referrals to partner agencies and workshops. Prior to the pandemic, Saints’ Brew hosted quarterly legal clinics and workshops with partners such as the WIN Job Center, Itawamba Community College, the Lee County Library and others to discuss life skills, applying for jobs, financial planning, housing and education. The ministry continues to make referrals and guest follow-ups daily.
“Even in the hour and a half that we have a meal service, you can still connect someone to resources that they might not have access to,” Maharrey said.
The director would essentially be “the face of Saints’ Brew,” Moore said. It is a part-time, paid position with a maximum of 19 hours per week. Maharrey, who has held the position since 2018, said it was time for someone else to have the opportunity.
Saints’ Brew runs on grants and donations, so grant-writing experience is necessary. The director is responsible for volunteer recruitment; creating community partnerships with other organizations; and meal service tasks such as food preparation, buying, distribution and recovery.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, July 10. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply by sending their resume with references to welcome@allsaintstupelo.org.
Saints’ Brew encourages donations of coffee, creamer, sugar and individually wrapped items. Donations can be dropped off at the All Saints’ office at any time during the day. | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/saints-brew-seeks-next-director/article_745b9d01-f1e8-5895-9f9c-43aa2bfaeae9.html | 2022-07-08T11:06:06 | 1 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/saints-brew-seeks-next-director/article_745b9d01-f1e8-5895-9f9c-43aa2bfaeae9.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — With summer break well underway, Indy Parks announced another pool is now open for the season.
Northwestway Park Pool opened Thursday, making it the eighth Indy Parks pool to open for the season.
Thatcher Park Pool on Indy's west side opened June 4.
That's where Antwan Monroe is spending another season as a lifeguard.
"I've been with Parks for about six years now," said Monroe. "This is my seventh summer."
Logan Wong also works as a lifeguard at Thatcher Park, where it takes a team just to open the pool every day.
"Here, we have two rotations," said Wong. "We have roving, which is just walking back and forth, and then sitting in the chair. Those are 20 minutes each, and we just rotate."
"For us, here, specifically," said Monroe, "we need at least four lifeguards, and of course, our lovely facility attendants."
Because not all Indy Parks pools opened at the start of the season, Monroe said Thatcher Park Pool has been fairly full, even reaching capacity on some days.
As each additional pool opens, however, Monroe said that helps lift some of the pressure off the current lifeguards.
Indy Parks officials even upped the pay this year to retain a staff of trained lifeguards. They raised the hourly wage by $2 from 2021.
"It pays pretty well this year, especially after the raise," said Wong.
"I think our pay is actually very comparable to a lot of our competition," said Monroe. "Our standard pay now is $15 an hour starting."
Even though staffing levels and procedures are not back to pre-pandemic levels, Monroe said things are getting better.
"We are opening more pools than we did before," said Monroe. "Like I said, coming out of COVID procedure is kind of hard to get as much staff as you need."
Some of the indoor pools, like Thatcher Park Pool, need lifeguards year-round.
Officials with Indy Parks said they are looking into additional lifeguard training this fall, so when next summer rolls around, they will have a larger team trained and ready to hit the pools. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indy-lifeguards-welcome-opening-of-eight-city-pool-indianapolis/531-8dd9020d-746b-4e7c-9461-723b04f6ec7b | 2022-07-08T11:07:11 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indy-lifeguards-welcome-opening-of-eight-city-pool-indianapolis/531-8dd9020d-746b-4e7c-9461-723b04f6ec7b |
100 years ago
July 8, 1922: Two-hundred members of the North Danvers Mennonite church and congregation attended the reception for the new pastor, Rev. W.B. Weaver, which was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Risser, north of Danvers. A program was given consisting of a vocal selection, a ladies' duet and men's quartet, and a number of short talks by members of the congregation.
75 years ago
July 8, 1947: The completion date for the Illinois Wesleyan University memorial center under construction at University and East streets has been moved from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1, President Merrill J. Holmes said. Plastering, glaze tilling and millwork remain in construction of the $375,000 structure, which is in honor of all the Wesleyan men and women who served in World War II.
50 years ago
July 8, 1972: LeRoy residents are becoming accustomed to disposing of waste materials without burning them. The city council adopted an ordinance regulating burning and open fires within city limits. Open burning, salvage operations by open burning and burning in chambers not designed for that purpose are now prohibited. Violators face fines between $25 and $50.
25 years ago
July 8, 1997: Eleven Twin City motorists were charged with drunken driving over the July 4 holiday weekend that kicked off the state's tougher drunken driving law. One of the eight arrests in Normal involved a driver with a blood-alcohol level of .09 percent, possibly making her the first local person charged under Illinois' new standard of .08 percent.
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-danvers-church-welcomes-new-pastor/article_d35f84dc-fc4e-11ec-928c-e78bcbd0fe25.html | 2022-07-08T11:16:36 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-danvers-church-welcomes-new-pastor/article_d35f84dc-fc4e-11ec-928c-e78bcbd0fe25.html |
Shortage at new car lots getting worse. 'Today, we have five,' one dealer says.
Before the pandemic, Willis Chevrolet Buick in Smyrna typically had about 80 new vehicles on the lot.
In 2021, the number dipped to between 40 and 50 most months.
“Today, we have five,” said Isaac Willis, the executive manager and third generation of his family to run the business.
More than two years since the pandemic started, “it’s getting worse instead of better,” Willis said.
He was speaking on July 6 when Delaware U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester toured the business to get first-hand information about supply chain problems car dealers are experiencing and to tell them about potential solutions in a new House bill.
“This affects everybody,” said Blunt Rochester, mentioning shortages of a variety of products including masks and hospital equipment at the start of the pandemic, lumber, and more recently baby formula, along with lack of microchips plaguing the automobile industry.
Blunt Rochester said the House has passed the America COMPETES Act in an effort to help improve supply chains, and the Senate passed a similar bill, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. Now she’s working on a bipartisan committee negotiating with the Senate to resolve differences between the two bills.
The main proposals of the House bill are:
- creating a nationwide, central point of contact in the Department of Commerce to track supply chains
- mapping where problems are in supply chains so attention can be focused on solving them
- sharing information with businesses about practices to prevent supply chain disruptions
- encouraging more manufacturing in the U.S. with financial incentives.
“We shouldn’t have to rely on other countries,” said Blunt Rochester. “We need to invest in America. If we can make it here, we should make it here.”
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She said supply chain issues cause delays, lead to inflation and jeopardize jobs.
“If you don’t have the microchips that go in cars, that increases the time it takes to find a car to buy, increases the cost and affects the workers if there aren’t as many cars to sell,” she said.
Supply chain problems have led to fewer jobs at the Willis Chevrolet Buick dealership. Before the pandemic, the business employed about 58 full-time and 20 part-time workers. Now, it has 48 full-time and 16 part-time.
General Motors, the company that owns Chevrolet and Buick, reported that about 95,000 vehicles are nearly complete but are awaiting components like microchips before they can be sent to dealers which is expected to happen in the second half of the year.
While there’s not a lot to choose from on most dealers’ lots, if you order a car, the typical wait time is six months to over a year, depending on the model, Willis said.
Since new cars are in short supply, people need to keep their older cars running, and that's fueled the dealership’s repair and maintenance business. After dipping in the spring and summer of 2020 because of coronavirus restrictions and precautions, business has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels.
“We’ve had people put a $5,000 motor into a car that’s only worth $2,500. It doesn’t make sense financially but you have to have a car, so what else can you do?” Willis said.
However, even the repair business has been restrained by supply shortages.
“We have no problem fixing cars. We just need the parts,” said Willis. “We’ve had five motors on order with GM since January. One is for a town’s police car, so that police department is down a patrol car while we’re waiting on that motor.”
Usually, the business has about $225,000 worth of car parts in inventory, but now it only has about $150,000.
Demand and prices remain high
According to a July 5 report by the National Automobile Dealers Association, while inflation and high gas prices are concerns, demand for new vehicles remains strong.
“A bigger impediment to increasing auto sales at present still appears to be industry-wide shortages of cars and trucks, which have led to analysts cutting their full-year sales forecasts,” the NADA report said.
CNBC reported that overall sales for the industry in the second quarter were forecast to be down 19% to 21% from 2021.
“Automakers have been scrambling to rebuild dealer inventories that have been hit hard by production cuts amid a global shortage of semiconductor chips and other key automotive components,” the CNBC report said.
But Ford bucked that prediction.
Ford sales rose 1.8% in the second quarter, with 483,688 new vehicles sold from April to June.
General Motors sold 582,401 vehicles in the quarter, a 15% decrease from 2021.
Toyota reported 531,105 sales in the second quarter, down 22% compared to last year.
Patrick Manzi, chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association, said demand is still outpacing supply, and a lack of inventory continues to be the biggest factor limiting sales.
Car prices are expected to set a record, he said.
June’s average transaction price, according to J.D. Power, will likely total $45,844, an increase of 14.5% from the previous June.
“The shortage of microchips continues to limit vehicle production, but it’s not the only hurdle,” Manzi said.
The threat of rising interest rates looms over the industry.
“The low-interest rate environment of the past few years will shift from a tailwind to a headwind as the Federal Reserve continues to boost interest rates in an effort to reign in inflation,” Manzi said. “This means that average interest rates for new- and used-vehicle finance contracts should be back at or above their pre-pandemic levels before the end of the summer.”
Tips for car shopping during a shortage
If you're set on a new car, rather than rolling the dice with a potential clunker, here are some tips to help you succeed.
Can't get that SUV or pickup? Think car.
Over the past decade, buyers have switched their allegiance from traditional cars to SUVs and pickups. It’s been a boon to automakers since trucks typically command higher profit margins. They can be less complex and costly to manufacture than cars yet still command high prices.
Buyers looking at a popular mid-size SUV are unlikely to get a deal, said Brian Moody, executive editor of Autotrader/KBB. Instead, he advises considering a mid-size sedan "if you can make that work.
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Shop the lot
Rather than trying to order a new car and waiting weeks or months for it to arrive, try to buy what’s on a dealers’ lot, Moody said. To the extent you can, be willing to accept colors or options that wouldn’t normally be your first choice.
Line up financing in advance
With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to combat inflation, car financing rates are climbing as well.
The average rate for a 48-month loan has been running at 4.62% for a new car and 5.18% on a used vehicle, Bankrate reports. Both rates are up more than a half-percentage point since January.
One way to cut monthly car payments is to lengthen the term. In the first quarter, the average new car loan ran 69.5 months, Experian says.
But perhaps a smarter way, according to Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for Bankrate, is to prequalify for a lower-interest loan before going to the dealer to buy a new car in order to lock in the best rate.
Look at the total cost
Ignore sticker prices for a moment. Car buyers with a laser focus on the price of a new car may be missing the big picture, Hamrick warns.
There’s a lot more that figures into the cost of owning a car than just the purchase price. A gas guzzler that’s expensive to insure and prone to breakdowns or frequent and expensive repairs will drain a bank account faster than just a hefty monthly payments.
Cool your heels
There's another, obvious alternative as well: Wait.
With the pandemic receding, auto plants are cranking up to higher capacity and the semiconductor shortage, which has crimped output, could ease.Then there is the distinct possibility of a recession.
“Given the economic uncertainty, unless someone is really under pressure to buy a vehicle, it would behoove them to wait,” Hamrick said.
Chris Woodyard from USA TODAY contributed to this story.
Reach reporter Ben Mace at rmace@gannett.com. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/inventory-shortage-getting-worse-at-new-car-dealerships-microchip-shortage/65368245007/ | 2022-07-08T11:29:44 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/inventory-shortage-getting-worse-at-new-car-dealerships-microchip-shortage/65368245007/ |
Why Fenwick Island can't enforce ban on low-speed vehicles in town, at least temporarily
Golf carts and other low-speed vehicles are once again allowed on some streets in Fenwick Island after a Chancery Court official ordered the town to temporarily suspend enforcement of its ban.
Resident Kim Espinosa sued Fenwick Island in late June in an attempt to overturn the town’s ordinance that prohibited most low-speed vehicles, including the yellow Moke – a specific type of electric golf cart – that Espinosa and her family have been using to get around Fenwick for the past year.
Espinosa said she attempted to work with the town before going to the court system, but to no avail. While Fenwick officials did not wish to comment on the pending litigation, the March ordinance states that the ban was designed to “promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the property owners and residents of the Town of Fenwick Island.”
BACKGROUND:Fenwick Island banned low-speed vehicles like golf carts. Then this resident sued the town
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In the June 21 lawsuit, Espinosa argues that the town’s ordinance interferes with her property rights, and it is in direct conflict with the state law regulating low-speed vehicles.
The Delaware law allows LSVs – four-wheeled vehicles, excluding trucks, that can reach up to 20 mph but no more than 25 mph on paved surfaces – on any two-lane roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. LSVs are not permitted on any dual highways, like Coastal Highway, unless someone needs to cross the highway to get to the other side.
Under state code then, golf carts and vehicles like Espinosa’s Moke were allowed on side streets in Fenwick, which have speed limits of 35 mph or less. That was until the town decided to enact its own ordinance prohibiting all LSVs on town streets, except for construction equipment, lawn mowers, emergency vehicles, town vehicles and electric mobility devices like wheelchairs and scooters. The ban also included a $100 fine for violating the ordinance.
The court official who signed the order granting Epsinosa’s motion for expedited proceedings and a temporary restraining order seemed to agree with Espinosa: The state code prevails.
Master in Chancery Patricia W. Griffin explicitly states in the order that the town’s ordinance “appears to be in conflict with the [state] Statute.” Griffin wrote that Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster similarly granted a motion to expedite in the Delaware attorney general’s lawsuit against the City of Seaford, which also involved a conflict between the state statute and city ordinance.
The Delaware Chancery Court recently struck down that Seaford ordinance, which required the cremation or burial of fetal remains after a miscarriage or abortion, because it determined the local ordinance was preempted by state law.
SEAFORD RULING:Court rules against Seaford's effort to require how fetal remains are disposed
In this Fenwick lawsuit, the parties can now schedule a hearing on a preliminary injunction or move forward to a final resolution, according to the court order.
This legal action also comes ahead of another municipal election in Fenwick Island on Aug. 6.
Plaintiff Kim Espinosa and her husband Eric Espinosa have joined the race for three open council seats. The other candidates include Edward Bishop and incumbents Richard Benn and William Rymer. Mayor Vicki Carmean did not file for re-election.
Emily Lytle covers Sussex County from the inland towns to the beaches. Got a story she should tell? Contact her at elytle@delmarvanow.com or 302-332-0370. Follow her on Twitter at @emily3lytle. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/fenwick-island-low-speed-vehicle-ban-golf-carts-enforcement/65368610007/ | 2022-07-08T11:29:50 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/fenwick-island-low-speed-vehicle-ban-golf-carts-enforcement/65368610007/ |
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Friday, 7/1/2022:
North Bend
• 8:42 am, Simpson Avenue and Bayview Avenue, abandoned vehicles/warrant service. A 44 year old male was cited in lieu of custody.
Coos Bay
• 10:04 am, 400 block of W 8th Street, Medford Police department served a Coos Bay Police department warrant. A 70 year old male was lodged at Jackson County jail.
• 11:56 am, Coos Bay city docks, burglary. Boat at the dock was entered.
• 4:55 pm, 600 block of S 11th Street, assault.
• 7:24 pm, 700 block of S Broadway Street, criminal trespass. A 62 year old male was charged with criminal trespass.
• 10:21 pm, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue, theft of services.
Coquille
• 1:07 am, 1100 block of Folsom Street, dispute/domestic harassment. A 40 year old female was charged with domestic harassment, arrested and transported to Coos County jail.
Saturday, 7/2/2022:
North Bend
• 7:35 pm, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue, theft of voucher. A 29 year old male was cited for theft II, value $140.89.
Coos Bay
• 8:15 am, 500 block of Central Avenue, located wanted subject/arrest. A 38 year old male was transported to Reedsport jail.
• 10:53 am, Eastside boat ramp, theft of signs.
• 4:06 pm, 500 block of Central Avenue, vandalism to city property.
• 6:34 pm, Bayshore and Curtis, damage to vehicle window.
Coquille
• 12:53 pm, Highway 42 and Roderick Road, traffic stop/warrant service. A 53 year old male was cited in lieu of custody.
• 2:36 pm, 400 block of Central Avenue, hit and run accident.
Sunday, 7/3/2022:
North Bend
• 5:06 am, 2300 block of Union Street, stolen vehicle.
• 1:04 pm, 3300 block of Broadway Avenue, single vehicle into building. A 69 year old male was cited.
• 3:42 pm, 1700 block of Sherman Avenue, vehicle drove off without paying for fuel.
Coos Bay
• 2:27 am, 500 block of S Empire Boulevard, warrant service. A 34 year old male was cited in lieu of custody.
• 3:13 pm, 29800 block of Ellensburg Avenue, warrant service. Curry County served a Coos Bay Police department warrant. A 40 year old male was lodged in Curry County.
• 3:24 pm, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue, warrant service. A 48 year old male was cited in lieu of custody.
• 4:11 pm, 700 block of S Broadway Street, criminal trespass. A 62 year old was cited for criminal trespass II.
• 5:12 pm, Bayshore and Curtis, male on railroad tracks/disorderly conduct. A 42 year old male was cited for criminal trespass I.
• 10:45 pm, 29800 Ellensburg Avenue, warrant service. Curry County Sheriff served Coos Bay Police department warrant on a 37 year old male.
Coquille
• 1:17 pm, Highway 42 and Finley Loop, traffic stop/warrant service. Coquille Police served valid Roseburg Police department warrant. A 36 year old male was cited for driving uninsured and driving while suspended violation.
• 3:40 pm, Highway 42 S and Fishtrap Road, traffic stop. An 18 year old male and a 19 year old male were both cited.
Monday, 7/4/2022:
North Bend
• 5:31 pm, 2000 block of Marion Street, assault.
Coos Bay
• 8:13 am, 200 block of SW Adams Avenue, warrant service on a 47 year old female.
• 1:38 pm, Bennett and 6th, subject slashed a tire on a trailer. A 29 year old was cited for criminal mischief II.
• 8:45 pm, across from Egyptian, traffic stop/warrant service. A 20 year old female was cited in lieu of custody.
• 9:43 pm, 900 block of Newmark Avenue, theft of gas.
Coquille
• 12:35 am, 300 block of N Central Boulevard, hit and run accident.
• 11:10 pm, N Central and 5th, traffic stop/warrant service. A 26 year old male was cited in lieu of custody. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-police-blotter/article_b73737f8-fd72-11ec-b744-4b14327fe434.html | 2022-07-08T11:31:31 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-police-blotter/article_b73737f8-fd72-11ec-b744-4b14327fe434.html |
Unbeknownst to most people, a war broke out between the Kingdom of the West and the Kingdom of An Tir near Gold Beach. Like most wars, an inane reason was concocted for the war: Whose cake was better. But rather than blood and death, there was sweat, bruises and compliments amidst the clashing of weapons and shouts of war cries.
The event was held by the Society for Creative Anachronism, which is an educational nonprofit corporation, international living history group with the aim of studying and recreating Medieval cultures.
I infiltrated the war as a mundane. I paid my dues and the former princess of the Principality of the Summits took pity on me and loaned me some garb. The Lazy J Ranch near Gold Beach was filled with medieval tents. A multitude of colorful flags displaying coats of arms fluttered in the wind. The tents were not the easy-assembly polyester types but were canvas and poles. I was told how anyone arriving would be inundated with volunteers to help erect the complicated tents, even at 1 a.m.
People were garbed in medieval period clothing from many nationalities all over the world. Fortunately, thees and thous were not required. Everyone was friendly and loved answering my questions. After a brief walk through the hoards of tents, I made my way to the war field and watched as warriors wandered over with wagons of armor and/or a squire carrying layers of armor and weapons. Eventually 150 (my guess) warriors were girding their armor and practicing heavy weapons or rapier. Then they gathered in the makeshift castle outlined with hay bales and canvas walls. After rules of engagement were discussed stressing safety, the battle began. Blunt bobbed arrows rained down and “dead” warriors, determined by an honor system, made their way to sit on hay bales outside the castle. Eventually arrows ran out and there were heavy clashes as warriors with shields forced their way past lances and spears to do close combat. Between melees, fruit and beverages were handed out to both the dead and living warriors. There were lots of compliments shared as warriors discussed the tactics of how their opponents successfully “killed” them.
As the castle the siege eventually ended. In the midst of imaginary carnage of the castle, a squire was knighted by the reigning King Sven Fallgr Gunnarsson and Queen Rauokinn Eyverska Starradottir of the Kingdom of An Tir. A steel sword was brought and fealty sworn. Per preference of the soon to be knight, he was knighted with his own sword, a ratan sword wrapped in yellow and blue duct tape, weathered and frayed from its use over the year.
At the Equestrian Field, warriors were learning how to do combat while on a horse. I could only imagine how hard it was to control a horse and a weapon. Then armored foot soldier warriors helped desensitize horses to touching from shields and
weapons and the noise of their armor. The rule is to never strike the horse. For jousting practice, warriors learned how to ride horses in full and very noisy armor. I cringed as one warrior fell off his horse in a loud clanging of a huge pile of metal hitting ground. He was back on his horse soon after. Eventually he was riding his horse, jousting with a lightweight javelin and hitting a small target painted with a red heart.
At the Town Square, I enjoyed a delectable steak and mushroom meat pie although I was tempted to try out the Scottish egg.
At the end of the day was court. It was formal and lengthy. I had learned through the day that kings/queens/princes/princesses are awarded to winners and their consorts after winning battle tournaments. There are three elite orders: Knights--obviously masters of sword fighting, Pelican-- masters of service and Laurels--masters of arts and sciences. I found at court, the award ceremonies were lengthy worded scripts. However, the garb and decor were beautiful and seemed like a ornate movie set.
One recipient of an award came to the ceremony with an entourage dressed in green garb and she was carried on a palanquin.
The Society for Creative Anachronism was started in a backyard party of UC Berkeley medieval studies graduate and author Diana Paxson in 1966. There was a “Grand Tournament” of helmets, fencing masks, some semblance of a costume (garb) and sparring with plywood swords, padded maces and fencing foils. It ended with a parade.
The SCA was perpetuated by many science fiction writers of the time like Marion Zimmer Bradley. Now, the SCA has expanded to many medieval arts with illuminated scrolls, tournaments, wars and ceremonies.
The “A & W” Anti versus West War is an annual event (except during the pandemic) but each shire and principality have regular meetings to explore medieval arts, battle and history. If interested start with the website: https://www.sca.org/ You can find meetings near you, using your zip code once you maneuver through the huge website. Or you can attend events like me, as an ordinary mundane. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/war-breaks-out-in-gold-beach/article_8f58935c-fd55-11ec-8656-5f59012e6cb4.html | 2022-07-08T11:31:37 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/war-breaks-out-in-gold-beach/article_8f58935c-fd55-11ec-8656-5f59012e6cb4.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was found shot outside Ivey Lane Homes Apartments on Edgemoor Street early Friday, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Orlando police got the call right after midnight. A lieutenant told News 6 the man was shot twice in the leg and was taken to the hospital where he was rushed into surgery.
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The victim was stable during the transport.
Officers remained at the scene for a few hours and found several shell casings on the ground.
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No other information has been released about a possible suspect.
As for the victim, his exact age has not been released.
Anyone with information should call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
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BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Hard Rock executives will stand before the Bristol Casino Friday morning to introduce what marks Virginia’s first casino.
The ribbon-cutting, set to take place at 11 a.m., will launch the Bristol Casino’s grand opening at the former Bristol Mall.
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This article was originally published on Jul 7 5:05pm EDT by THE CITY
In the early hours of Dec. 16, a fire erupted inside a fourth-floor apartment in NYCHA’s Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village, killing one tenant, seriously injuring another and forcing two teenagers to shimmy down an electrical pole to escape.
More than 180 firefighters responded, and when the smoke cleared, the Fire Department discovered seven e-bikes inside the unit where the blaze ignited. Fire marshals determined that one of the bike’s lithium-ion batteries had exploded, sparking the deadly conflagration.
The incident was not the first — nor the last.
In fact, there have been 25 lithium-ion fire investigations in NYCHA buildings since Jan. 1, 2021, including eight so far this year, according to the FDNY. The housing authority confirmed that 10 fires in its properties “have received an official or probable cause related to e-bikes and related devices.”
As a result, NYCHA is now, for the first time, proposing to bar tenants and their guests from storing both the bikes and the batteries inside its 177,000 apartments citywide.
Under a proposed rule change, any tenant caught storing one inside their apartment or connected to one stored in a NYCHA building’s common area would be considered in violation of their lease. Housing Authority Chairperson Gregory Russ said the rule aims “to prevent fires and preserve the health and safety of residents.”
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When THE CITY asked if that means a tenant could face eviction for storing an e-bike or battery in their unit, a NYCHA spokesperson responded via email, “This is still in the public comment phase and no policy has been enacted at this time. NYCHA will begin with a robust resident engagement process to ensure any residents with these devices are brought into compliance.”
The proposed ban is meant to solve one serious problem, but is having the unintended effect of creating another: presenting a challenge for the lower-income food delivery workers who rely on these bikes for their livelihood.
If the rule is adopted as is, anyone who currently stores e-bikes in their apartment will have to find another place to put it. NYCHA notes that would include tenants who aren’t delivery workers but store bikes in their units to lease to the workers. “Home-based businesses for repairing, charging or storing e-bikes, e-bike batteries or gas-powered vehicles” would be barred, the rule states.
Delivery workers who spoke with THE CITY strongly opposed the proposal, saying it would make their jobs much more difficult. Many appeared to believe the rule would bar them from making deliveries to NYCHA’s 335 developments — which it does not — but the rule as proposed would clearly have an impact on delivery workers who live in NYCHA and workers who lease e-bikes from NYCHA tenants.
“A Tool I Need for Work”
As food delivery apps have expanded options for customers to order from outside of their own neighborhoods, delivery workers have been faced with increasing pressure to deliver warm meals quickly over longer distances.
As a result, many have turned to e-bikes to meet these demands.
If a delivery is even a few minutes behind schedule, workers can be penalized and locked out of the apps entirely, losing a day’s work or more, said Manny Ramírez, 34, who delivers for Grubhub, Relay and Doordash and owns his own e-bike.
“Often the apps want to keep their clients happy at the expense of delivery workers and keep their promise of quick deliveries, while we’re obligated to zip up and down crowded streets, running against the clock, breaking laws and risking our safety, all to make $2 to $3,” Ramírez, who delivers within an area spanning the Upper West Side to the northern tip of Manhattan, said in Spanish. “For us, e-bikes are not a fad, and they’re not a toy — this is a tool I need for work.”
While acknowledging the very real incidents of fires and explosions caused by e-bikes and batteries, Ramírez said e-bike drivers were being unfairly singled out by NYCHA.
“I think whoever is drafting this rule needs to take us into consideration, too,” Ernesta Galvez, 42, who delivers on the Lower East Side and also owns her own e-bike, said in Spanish. “Let us work.”
The management of the Housing Authority — the nation’s biggest — is acutely aware of the potential for fire-related disasters in public housing. Several months ago, the city Department of Investigation began looking into a series of fires inside NYCHA properties, most of which appeared to have begun inside faulty trash chutes.
Public comment on the proposed rule change was supposed to end Sunday and the rule was scheduled to go into effect Aug. 15th, but late Wednesday NYCHA Chair Russ said in a statement to THE CITY that the comment period has been extended until Sept. 6 “at which time NYCHA will review and consider stakeholder feedback before issuing a final policy.”
“Thermal Runaway”
The December fire at Riis Houses was an extreme case, starting in an apartment that contained multiple e-bikes. Authorities believe the tenant was leasing the bikes out to delivery workers and re-charging them overnight in the apartment.
That is a recipe for disaster, fire officials say. Under certain circumstances, such as a battery becoming damaged or overcharged, it can overheat and sometimes explode.
Brian O’Connor, P.E., a fire protection engineer at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), described what happens as “thermal runaway.”
“Once one [battery) cell goes into thermal runaway, it’s kind of a short circuit. It overheats and it also heats up the adjacent cells next to it. Once it heats up one cell, it starts propagating from cell to cell, intensifying the fire,” he said.
The lithium that powers the battery gives off flammable and toxic gasses when it burns, O’Connor said, and “it creates either an explosion hazard or this very strong fire. It creates its own heat. It creates its own fuel.” Plus the thick coating that encases it makes the resulting fire difficult to put out.
Fire Department officials have been warning about the volatility of e-bike batteries for the last two years. As the number of the devices proliferated throughout the city, the number of e-bike-caused fires rose as well.
So far this year there have been 99 fire investigations related to e-bikes citywide. Seventy-six occurred inside structures where bikes were stored, while the rest occurred while parked on the street or even while they were in operation. These fires have resulted in two deaths and 37 injuries.
“FDNY has long worked with NYCHA on general fire safety education for residents, and will continue to do so regarding lithium ion batteries and all fire safety topics,” the FDNY stated in response to THE CITY’s inquiry.
The FDNY lays out rules on the proper way to store e-bikes, recommending that owners use only devices listed by qualified testing labs, rely only on the specific cords and adapters provided by the device’s manufacturer, and store batteries at room temperature and never in sunlight.
Transportation Alternatives, a group that advocates for the reduction of motor vehicles in New York City, said City Hall should push to install secure bike parking and public e-bike charging stations instead of targeting NYCHA tenants.
“Nobody should be forced to choose between keeping their housing or keeping their job,” said Juan Restrepo, a senior organizer for the nonprofit. “We understand the real concerns here but believe this policy will rip away the livelihood of essential workers who make deliveries and punish those who commute to work by bike.”
Freddi Goldstein, a spokesperson for Uber, which operates a delivery subsidiary Uber Eats, said Thursday that the company has pushed Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to fund more e-bike charging stations locally, warning that delivery workers in New York City are forced to store bikes in dangerous conditions.
“Many delivery workers resort to charging stations in the back of convenience stores or in the apartments where they live, which often means charging several batteries at once and creating potential safety issues,” Uber’s Head of Federal Affairs C.R. Wooters wrote in a May letter to Buttigieg.
Goldstein said the company has also worked with the FDNY to get educational materials on proper storage and charging protocols to delivery workers.
“The safety of those who deliver on our platform is critical and we want to make sure they have the information they need to properly charge and store their bikes,” Goldstein said.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Fire Department (WFD) said on Thursday that the fire that destroyed a home in Wichita was caused by illegal fireworks.
During a weekly media briefing, WFD Battalion Chief Jose Ocadiz said an investigation uncovered the cause of the fire.
“Yes, that house fire occurred July 2nd during the daytime,” Ocadiz said. “Our investigators determined that there were some neighborhood kids shooting illegal fireworks, which were specifically roman candles, which are illegal within the city of Wichita because they are labeled ‘shooting flaming balls.'”
WFD said in a news release the fire started around 4 p.m. in the 2400 block of E. Shadybrook St., which is near the intersection of 21st Street and Grove. When crews arrived, the house had flames shooting out of the windows and basement.
WFD confirmed the house is a total loss. They say a family was home when the fire started, and WFD Battalion Chief Terry Gresham said there was some concern initially that some family members were stuck inside, but all were able to flee the house and are safe.
Ocadiz said that over the holiday weekend, there were three house fires caused by fireworks. Two were the result of shooting fireworks, and one was caused by improper disposal inside of a garage.
Elora Forshee, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications Director, said the non-emergency line was active all weekend and had 1,224 calls that came in from July 1 to July 5, up from 1,184 calls over the same period last year.
Ocadiz said the fire is still under investigation and does not know if any charges will be filed against the juveniles who started the fire. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/fire-that-destroyed-house-in-wichita-caused-by-illegal-fireworks-wfd-says/ | 2022-07-08T12:24:03 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/fire-that-destroyed-house-in-wichita-caused-by-illegal-fireworks-wfd-says/ |
In November 2021, Herbert Gottschall Jr. was going about a seemingly normal day of work at the Li’l-Le-Hi Trout Nursery. He was clearing debris lodged around a log in the Little Lehigh Creek, when he noticed a mysterious object piled alongside the ordinary clumps of leaves and twigs. It was a simple, sealed black box, and at the encouragement of his friend, Gottschall opened it.
To his “utter shock,” the box turned out to be an urn, containing, as he later discovered, the cremains of a young military veteran, Haley Kenney. Upon finding ashes in the container, Gottschall immediately called the Massachusetts funeral home on the urn’s tag, and discovered Kenney’s name and veteran status.
Kenney was a Boston resident originally from Easton, who served in the Coast Guard for six years. She enlisted when she was 18. At 24, she was honorably discharged on disability, having developed an inflammatory disorder called Still’s disease. Afflicted with joint infections and avascular necrosis, she frequented hospitals in Massachusetts for the remainder of her life.
Kenney died in February 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, Massachusetts, after a monthslong hospital stay. She was 32.
After she was cremated, Kenney’s ashes were given to her father, Dennis M. Kenney. He planned on holding a military burial for his daughter at sea, but died just two weeks later.
Both Kenney and her father’s ashes were then given to a family member in the Lehigh Valley who threw both of their urns into the creek, Gottschall learned. Kenney’s cremains remained in the water for several months, before the unlikely reappearance of her urn at the Li’l-Le-Hi Trout Nursery months later. Dennis Kenney’s cremains have not been found.
The urn’s surfacing surprised Gottschall, who considers it an improbable turn of events.
“A box that heavy would need a lot of thrust to push it downstream, because it must’ve weighed about 10 pounds or more,” he said. “Who knows how it got down here.”
After discovering that Kenney was a native Pennsylvanian and a veteran, Gottschall contacted U.S. Rep. Susan Wild’s office.
At Wild’s office, veteran liaison Maureen Hickman Caporaso received the task of reuniting Kenney’s cremains with her family.
“I saw this young lady’s picture, and saw how young and beautiful she was, and that she was a veteran, and thought, ‘Don’t worry honey, we’re going to take care of you,’ ” said Hickman Caporaso, who is part of a gold star family. “We ... just wanted to make sure that [Kenney] gets a respectful burial.”
Gottschall kept Kenney’s urn in his house from November until May, when Hickman Caporaso was able to reach Kenney’s next of kin. During that period, Gottschall said he had stress dreams and uneasy feelings over the fact that Kenney was not properly put to rest.
Hickman Caporaso found Kenney’s obituary, where she learned Kristi Prisco of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, was Kenney’s half-sister and next of kin.
“When [Hickman Caporaso] called about Haley’s cremains, naturally I was caught off guard because I initially didn’t know what she was talking about, or that the urns had been thrown in the river,” Prisco said.
Hickman Caporaso soon filled the gaps in Prisco’s knowledge and the two began making funeral arrangements for Kenney. Hickman Caporaso petitioned the Coast Guard on Prisco’s behalf for Kenney’s military paperwork , and organized the distribution of some of her cremains to her two closest friends and her service dog, Tucker, as Kenney had wanted.
“I have an amazing admiration for [Hickman Caporaso],” Prisco said. “She has gone out of her way to really see this through to the end, and for that, I have an intense respect for her.”
The process of reuniting Kenney’s cremains with her family and ensuring her proper burial had an emotional impact on Hickman Caporaso. Her father was a soldier who died in Vietnam, so the task of honoring Kenney as a veteran carries personal significance, she said.
“I’m proud of [Kenney] as a servicewoman, and I have so much respect for her circumstances,” Hickman Caporaso said. “It’s been a wonderful, deeply emotional experience working in this capacity to help her get her rightful peace.”
Gottschall expressed relief that Kenney’s family was reunited with her urn, saying that it “wasn’t right” for her to remain without a burial.
Prisco is working with the Coast Guard in Florida to schedule a military burial at sea for Kenney. A funeral will take place in mid-August, in Fort Myers Beach.
“I’m so honored to be the person that’s able to give her the proper burial that she deserves, especially as a veteran,” Prisco said.
Hickman Caporaso will travel to Florida for the funeral to witness Kenney being finally properly put to rest, she said. | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-nws-allentown-reunited-cremains-20220708-hh5pggqeordpjjewdleotewgey-story.html | 2022-07-08T12:24:57 | 1 | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-nws-allentown-reunited-cremains-20220708-hh5pggqeordpjjewdleotewgey-story.html |
South Carolinians speak to House committee on proposed abortion ban
Hundreds of South Carolinians signed up to speak Thursday in front of legislators about proposed legislation that would ban abortions across the state.
Parents, doctors, religious leaders, teachers, and advocates on both sides of the issue gave testimony to the House ad hoc committee, ranging from personal accounts of the impact abortion has had on individuals to readings from the Bible calling for complete abortion bans without exception.
South Carolina currently bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, but many Republican legislators are working to enact stricter laws. The law currently provides exceptions for rape and incest as long as the fetus is fewer than 20 weeks along. There is also an exception to preserve the life of the mother.
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The House of Representatives has introduced a blanket ban, with the legislation seeking "to amend The Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding section 44-41-05 so as to prohibit abortions in the state of South Carolina."
The bill's current language is a placeholder that will be changed later this summer after the committee receives public input.
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Testimony was evenly divided between anti-abortion and abortion-rights speakers throughout the duration of the hearing.
Annie Hesselgrave, a Greenville resident who said she was born after surviving an attempted abortion, spoke in support of banning the procedure.
"Dependence does not determine value," she said, referring to the importance of protecting fetuses before they are considered medically viable.
One man, who said he was a Greenville area minister who often preaches outside of Greenville Women's Clinic, said the state's current abortion legislation "falls woefully short" of what he thinks is necessary to "protect the preborn." He also likened doctors who provide abortions to assassins.
One Spartanburg resident spoke in support of doctors who perform abortions.
"These medical professionals are not abortionists," he said. "They are doctors."
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Anna Hanor, a mother from Greenville, spoke of her struggles with infertility and the need for a medically induced abortion during her second pregnancy.
"I urge you to protect the right to choice," she said. "I am here today as a mother, a wife and a Christian."
Cynthia Nirenblatt, a Jewish woman from Charleston, said the state would be violating her First Amendment right to religious freedom if it bans abortions, as Jewish doctrine outlines times when abortion is necessary.
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While the House is hearing testimony, the Senate also has introduced its own version of a stricter abortion ban, outlining exceptions only to save the life of the mother. The bill would also make it illegal to help a minor cross state lines to receive an abortion.
The Senate referred its bill to the Medical Affairs Committee, which has not yet scheduled a public hearing.
The General Assembly plans to return in a special session later this year to consider bills on abortion.
– Tim Carlin covers county government, growth and development for The Greenville News. Follow him on Twitter @timcarlin_, and get in touch with him at TCarlin@gannett.com. You can support his work by subscribing to The Greenville News at greenvillenews.com/subscribe. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/07/08/south-carolinians-testify-legislature-abortion-ban-after-roe-v-wade/7819578001/ | 2022-07-08T12:29:33 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/07/08/south-carolinians-testify-legislature-abortion-ban-after-roe-v-wade/7819578001/ |
CEDAR FALLS — Despite Cedar Falls landing a $1.5 million federal grant for the highly anticipated Cedar River Recreation Improvement Project, there’s still work to be done to round out the necessary funding.
Community Development Director Stephanie Sheetz said Tuesday the city still expects a volunteer fundraising group to raise $500,000 for the $5.25 million in improvements and enhancements from the upstream side of the Main Street Bridge to the downstream side of the West First Street Bridge.
The group has tens of thousands of dollars in multi-year pledges and “money in the bank,” but has faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and higher-than-anticipated construction bids leading to uncertainty about the project.
“I felt like the itsy bitsy spider,” said Dave Deaver, one of the leaders of the project. “Every time we’d climb all the way up, we’d get washed out.”
Deaver said the plan is next week to reengage individuals and organizations, meaning the group could find itself north of $250,000 and on its way to reaching the $500,000 mark, hopefully by the completion of the project.
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If a contractor’s bid is approved later this year, shovels could be in the ground before 2023.
The improvements will include multiple kayak play areas, fishing jetties, habitat spawning pools, and water access points, to name a few.
“The $500,000 is a reasonable goal, and we’ve identified a path forward and are hopeful of positive responses,” Deaver said. “The proof will be in the pudding, when we’re out in the field in this current economic environment with costs being so high. The plus side is COVID has diminished in the minds of people.”
Officials originally wanted all the money up front from the fundraising group, but got permission from the City Council last summer to seek pledges over multiple years to help finance it.
Once the contract is awarded, a city engineer said the project start date could be as early as next month, but that's heavily dependent on weather because of the creek's involvement.
At the time, volunteers said the group had secured $130,000.
But fundraising started years before that. Going into 2020, Deaver said it had donations and commitments totaling $400,000. But the uncertainty around the pandemic led some people and groups to bow out.
As the disease became an afterthought and momentum picked up again in 2021, Deaver said organizers had $250,000 and felt confident $500,000 would be reached by the end of the year.
But then in October, the city had construction bids come in 180% over the engineer’s estimate of $3.7 million, and that again led to doubts that the project would happen.
The city has been working with Riverwise Engineering to re-envision aspects of it.
“The project plans continue to be similar to the originally bid project. Changes in descriptions, to increase clarity for contractors bidding the project, adjustments to the trail design, and targeted riverbank rip rap replacement with boulders are the most significant changes,” wrote Sheetz in a letter to the council.
The Rooted Carrot Cooperative Market is a community-owned grocery store that seeks to enhance the health and well-being of the greater Cedar Valley, according to its mission statement.
Next week is when the group will continue reengaging previous pledges. If those invites don’t bring in the necessary commitments, then volunteers will advance to a more public campaign once construction bids are placed and approved by the council.
“That will be our signal to go,” Deaver said.
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced last month that the city had been awarded a $1.5 million federal grant from a program funded by the American Rescue Plan.
The Black Hawk County Gaming Association confirmed it is still slated to award the project a $1.5 million grant. Other much-smaller grants are from Iowa Great Places Resource Enhancement and Protection for $75,000 and $150,000, respectively.
Another $1 million and $525,000, respectively, will be covered by the city’s emergency reserve and general obligation bond sales. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/unfinished-business-500-000-remains-fundraising-goal-for-cedar-falls-river-recreation-project/article_5a55bed4-63e2-5ffe-9ef4-3f4c3f5de8c3.html | 2022-07-08T12:33:38 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/unfinished-business-500-000-remains-fundraising-goal-for-cedar-falls-river-recreation-project/article_5a55bed4-63e2-5ffe-9ef4-3f4c3f5de8c3.html |
NM Supreme Court strikes down attempt to weaken bail reform
Defense lawyer sees decision as reinforcing argument against ‘rebuttable presumptions’
This story was originally published by Source New Mexico.
If New Mexico prosecutors want to throw someone in jail while they await trial, they must have evidence that the person is dangerous and that no conditions of release will protect others from them — they cannot simply rely on information about the alleged crime, the New Mexico Supreme Court concluded in an opinion issued Thursday.
The Supreme Court unanimously concluded that if it allowed New Mexico prosecutors to send someone to jail until trial based only on the circumstances of what is said to have happened, it “would all but eliminate” the burden on the state to prove that someone is too dangerous to hold onto their freedom, Chief Justice Michael Vigil wrote.
New Mexico voters set that burden of proof in a 2016 amendment to the state constitution. Thursday’s decision upholds that status quo, but it’s also a positive development, said Jonathan Ibarra, vice president of the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Ibarra is a public defender, former prosecutor, and former district court judge in Bernalillo County who has served on five different New Mexico Supreme Court committees, including the Pretrial Release Committee, the official panel that considers any reforms to pretrial release procedures in New Mexico’s criminal courts.
The decision will apply across New Mexico, Ibarra said. The rules around pre-trial detention remain accurate and in place, Ibarra said.
Before this decision, the rules already said that prosecutors must prove that there are no conditions of release that can reasonably assure the safety of the community.
Along with that, the decision gives better direction to district courts about what’s required for the state to prove their cases, Ibarra said.
“I think it’ll make it clearer for the judges going forward that there has to be some type of evidence to say that they can’t comply with conditions of release,” Ibarra said.
That doesn’t necessarily mean that they must have prior criminal history — the circumstances of the case is something a judge can account for — “but they have to have something,” Ibarra said.
There are cases where the state has filed for pre-trial detention on people for whom there’s no evidence that they cannot comply with conditions of release, Ibarra said.
“They do that all the time,” Ibarra said.
The case at issue in the Supreme Court’s ruling is one of them. Jesse Mascareno-Haidle had no adult criminal history, Ibarra said, and there was no indication that he couldn’t comply with conditions of release.
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office twice tried to detain Mascareno-Haidle after he was arrested in separate cases of alleged robberies in Albuquerque in 2021.
Two different judges denied those requests, and prosecutors appealed the second judge’s decision, which was upheld by the state Court of Appeals. Prosecutors then asked the Supreme Court to review the case.
The DA’s argument was that the nature of the charges against Mascareno-Haidle alone is enough to say that there are no reasonable conditions for release, Ibarra said.
In his petition to the Supreme Court, Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez wrote that his office proved that Mascareno-Haidle “habitually violates the law, habitually endangers homeowners, and habitually gratifies his thrill to burglarize occupied homes at the expense of community safety.”
The second judge’s decision in favor of Mascareno-Haidle “reflects a misunderstanding of the law,” Torrez wrote.
But the Supreme Court said no, and that the case law and rules already in place mean something, Ibarra said.
The Supreme Court justices wrote that prosecutors “failed to present any evidence or make any argument that no release conditions could be imposed to reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community.”
That left the judge “with no alternative but to deny the state’s motion to detain defendant,” they wrote.
Two judges said Mascareno-Haidle should get the chance to comply with those conditions. Ultimately he did not, and he was in jail as of Friday.
“But that’s how the system is supposed to work,” Ibarra said.
While the Supreme Court’s decision applies across New Mexico, Ibarra said he thinks judges outside of Bernalillo County are not being asked by prosecutors as often to make these kinds of decisions.
Misinformation about pretrial detention
The formal opinion was published Thursday, but the Supreme Court announced its decision from the bench after hearing oral arguments in the case last year.
It is still important for the public to know about the opinion now because the public often gets misinformation from various sources about when judges are releasing people in other cases, Ibarra said.
For example, a few months ago, Ibarra was representing the man who crashed into a school bus in Albuquerque. The judge found him to be a danger but said there was no evidence he couldn’t comply with conditions of release.
“So the judge was taking heat in the media, on Facebook, and social media, for releasing my client, even though legally, she absolutely positively had to do what she did,” Ibarra said. “It was the DAs who put her in that position, knowing they didn’t have any evidence that he couldn’t comply with conditions of release. And so instead, she has to look bad.”
Cases like that happen all the time, Ibarra said, where a prosecutor loses a detention hearing because they can’t prove that someone can’t comply with release conditions, “and then the DA can just blame the judges.”
Potential bulwark against future attacks on bail reform
Going forward, the decision potentially impacts what some lawmakers and prosecutors — including District Attorney Raul Torrez — have tried to do about rebuttable presumptions.
Earlier this year, Torrez, lawmakers and other prosecutors tried to pass a bill that would have required defendants to prove that they are not too dangerous to release before a trial.
The bill ultimately failed after pushback from public defenders and criminal justice advocates who said if passed, they would challenge its constitutionality.
The Supreme Court’s decision supports their position that such a change in the law would be unconstitutional, Ibarra said.
“I do think that it impacts the idea that we can change the statute or create a statute to say, ‘Not only do certain conditions make a person dangerous, but that they also can’t comply with conditions of release,’” Ibarra said. “I think it’s very clear that that’s not constitutional.”
Austin Fisher is a journalist for Source New Mexico based in Santa Fe.
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State police investigate shooting on I-75 at Clay Street
Detroit — Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting that wounded a man Thursday.
Officials said they believe the shooting happened at about 11 p.m. on Interstate 75 near Clay.
The victim told state police troopers he was driving south on the freeway near Clay when he heard gunfire strike his vehicle, they said. One of the rounds went through the windshield, causing glass to hit him.
Police said the victim exited at Interstate 94.
According to the victim, the shots came from a black Dodge Charger with someone hanging out of the window of the rear passenger door. After the shooting, the Charger continued traveling south on I-75.
Officials said the victim was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect should call the state police's Metro South Post at (734) 287-5000 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1 (800) SPEAK-UP.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Editors note: The attached video is from June 21.
Pharmacists applauded the work of state legislators on Thursday for providing Pennsylvanians with greater access to COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.
House Bill 2679, sponsored by State Rep. David Hickernell (R-98), now goes to Governor Tom Wolf for his signature.
The legislation will allow pharmacies to provide COVID-19 and flu vaccines to children as young as five.
The current law only allows the flu vaccine for those nine and older.
“We want to thank Rep. Hickernell for his leadership on this critical issue to bring stakeholders and legislators together to create greater access to vaccinations for all Pennsylvanians, especially those in low-income communities,” said Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association CEO Victoria Elliott.
Pharmacies are located within five miles of 90% of Americans, according to the federal government. Often located closer to lower-income families, as well as open longer, and providing more COVID-19 vaccine doses, lawmakers hope that this bill will increase access to vaccines for families.
“Pharmacies remain ready and willing to continue to serve the needs of patients and their communities now and through any future pandemics,” Elliott said.
“Passing this legislation helps residents benefit from convenient access for COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Our world has changed. We’re proud to work together with state lawmakers and physicians to make our commonwealth a healthier place for families.” | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/covid19-flu-vaccination-pharmacists-legislatures-harrisburg-david-hickernell/521-fde53ace-b61a-4c4c-8d9d-0aefb05c5079 | 2022-07-08T12:36:58 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/covid19-flu-vaccination-pharmacists-legislatures-harrisburg-david-hickernell/521-fde53ace-b61a-4c4c-8d9d-0aefb05c5079 |
Livonia police seek man who shoplifted bike, clothes from sporting goods store
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
Livonia — Police are asking for help to find a man who stole a bike and several other items from a sporting goods store in the city.
The theft happened June 23 at the DICK'S Sporting Goods store on Middle Belt near Interstate 96, according to authorities.
Officials said the man took an Avalanche mountain bike and various clothing articles without paying for them. He rode the bicycle out of the building and through an exit in the store's back room, they said.
Anyone with information should call Livonia Police Det. Aaron Marx at (734) 466-2339. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2022/07/08/livonia-police-seek-man-who-shoplifted-bike-clothes-sporting-goods-store/10011583002/ | 2022-07-08T12:37:04 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2022/07/08/livonia-police-seek-man-who-shoplifted-bike-clothes-sporting-goods-store/10011583002/ |
DADE CITY, Fla. — A multi-car crash along Interstate 75 in Pasco County caused major delays for Friday morning commuters, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP said the crash happened around 5:22 a.m. on I-75 just before CR-41 south of Blanton Road.
Traffic cameras in the area showed most of the congestion was backed up along I-75 near Lake Lola Road. Cameras also showed what appeared to be an RV or semi-truck overturned on the interstate.
There is no word yet if anyone was injured in the crash or how many cars are involved.
The road reopened to traffic just after 7:30 a.m., but traffic appeared to still be slow.
You can get up-to-date traffic information below or by clicking here. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/i75-crash-pasco-county/67-aab7b1a3-303c-4c80-91ac-caf2a5b9f50a | 2022-07-08T12:51:16 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/i75-crash-pasco-county/67-aab7b1a3-303c-4c80-91ac-caf2a5b9f50a |
INDIANAPOLIS — The California attorney general announced Thursday that California will restrict state-funded travel to Indiana and several other states over what he calls anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
“Make no mistake: There is a coordinated, ongoing attack on transgender rights happening right now all across the country,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta. “Blanket legislation targeting transgender children is a ‘solution’ in search of a problem. It is detached from reality and directly undermines the well-being of our LGBTQ+ community."
After lawmakers voted to override Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of the bill prohibiting transgender girls from participating in girls' school sports, that ban went into effect July 1.
The ACLU is suing IPS over the ban, so it is still possible an injunction could be put into place.
Below are the reasons and timelines for each state's inclusion on California's prohibited list:
Indiana
Indiana is being added to California’s state-funded travel restrictions list as a result of Indiana's passage of House Bill 1041, which was passed after the Indiana Legislature, on May 24, overrode the Indiana governor’s veto. House Bill 1041 repeals existing protections and prevents transgender women and girls from participating in interscholastic school sports consistent with their gender identity. Given the effective date for the new law, Indiana, pursuant to AB 1887, will be added to California’s travel restrictions list on July 1, 2022.
Arizona
Arizona is being added to California’s state-funded travel restrictions list as a result of Arizona's passage of Senate Bill 1138 and Senate Bill 1165. Both bills were signed into law by Arizona's governor on March 30. Senate Bill 1138 prohibits healthcare professionals from providing, and insurance companies from covering, gender-affirming care to minors. Senate Bill 1165 repeals existing protections and prevents transgender women and girls from participating in intramural and interscholastic school sports consistent with their gender identity. Given the effective dates for the new laws, Arizona, pursuant to AB 1887, will be added to California’s travel restrictions list on September 28, 2022.
Louisiana
Louisiana is being added to California’s state-funded travel restrictions list as a result of Louisiana's passage of Senate Bill 44, which was passed without the Louisiana Governor’s signature on June 6. Senate Bill 44 repeals existing protections and prevents transgender women and girls from participating in intercollegiate and interscholastic school sports consistent with their gender identity. Given the effective date for the new law, Louisiana, pursuant to AB 1887, will be added to California’s travel restrictions list on August 1, 2022.
Utah
Utah is being added to California’s state-funded travel restrictions list as a result of Utah's passage of House Bill 11, which was passed after the Utah Legislature, on March 22, overrode the Utah governor’s veto. House Bill 11 repeals existing protections and prevents transgender women and girls from participating in interscholastic school sports consistent with their gender identity. Given the effective date for the new law, Utah, pursuant to AB 1887, will be added to California’s travel restrictions list on July 1, 2022. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california-restricts-state-funded-travel-to-indiana-over-law-banning-transgender-girls-from-girls-sports-holcomb-states/531-6e2fe847-10ff-4864-a4e7-a883d958459f | 2022-07-08T12:54:00 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california-restricts-state-funded-travel-to-indiana-over-law-banning-transgender-girls-from-girls-sports-holcomb-states/531-6e2fe847-10ff-4864-a4e7-a883d958459f |
TUPELO • A staple community feeding ministry is in search of its next director.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Saints’ Brew ministry is a free hot meal program that serves breakfast daily Monday to Friday from 7 to 8:30 a.m. It opened in 2007 with an initial goal of being a temporary ministry, but has since grown into its own nonprofit.
Understanding Saints’ Brew ministry is the most important quality for the next director, said Tommie Moore, program administrator and director of Christian Education for All Saints.
“The other side (is) just being able to connect with and have compassion for our guests. Some are regulars that come everyday and some are more seasonal, depending on their situation,” Moore said.
Saints’ Brew serves an average of 1,200 meals a month to the Tupelo/Lee County community. Guests include the working poor, families with children, people who are on low- or fixed-income, homeless individuals, and others who are food insecure.
“Considering the after effects of COVID and now with inflation and the rising cost of food, we’ve realized that our food services, like food banks, meal services, food pantries, are really stepping in to fill that gap,” said current Saints’ Brew director Hannah Maharrey.
Saints’ Brew serves a to-go breakfast, a switch made during COVID-19. The agency aims to create a system where it’s a temporary assistance through referrals to partner agencies and workshops. Prior to the pandemic, Saints’ Brew hosted quarterly legal clinics and workshops with partners such as the WIN Job Center, Itawamba Community College, the Lee County Library and others to discuss life skills, applying for jobs, financial planning, housing and education. The ministry continues to make referrals and guest follow-ups daily.
“Even in the hour and a half that we have a meal service, you can still connect someone to resources that they might not have access to,” Maharrey said.
The director would essentially be “the face of Saints’ Brew,” Moore said. It is a part-time, paid position with a maximum of 19 hours per week. Maharrey, who has held the position since 2018, said it was time for someone else to have the opportunity.
Saints’ Brew runs on grants and donations, so grant-writing experience is necessary. The director is responsible for volunteer recruitment; creating community partnerships with other organizations; and meal service tasks such as food preparation, buying, distribution and recovery.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, July 10. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply by sending their resume with references to welcome@allsaintstupelo.org.
Saints’ Brew encourages donations of coffee, creamer, sugar and individually wrapped items. Donations can be dropped off at the All Saints’ office at any time during the day. | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/saints-brew-feeding-ministry-seeks-next-director/article_745b9d01-f1e8-5895-9f9c-43aa2bfaeae9.html | 2022-07-08T12:57:56 | 0 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/saints-brew-feeding-ministry-seeks-next-director/article_745b9d01-f1e8-5895-9f9c-43aa2bfaeae9.html |
The Northland Prep Academy girls soccer team is set to host its annual youth camp July 25-28 at Sinagua Middle School.
The Spartans, who have won four of the last five 2A Conference state championships, are putting on the camp to grow the soccer community in Flagstaff -- both girls and boys are welcome -- with drills each morning, and gain some long-term fans of their program for the future. On Friday, July 29, the current players will scrimmage against Spartans alumni, as well.
Co-coaches Keith Hovis and Michael Blair are there to regulate, but the onus is on the players to coach and run the camp. For many of the Spartans, it is a fun experience that breaks up a long summer of training ahead of the fall season.
“We like to teach younger kids soccer,” said incoming senior Hannah Petrucci, a presumed captain for next season. "It’s a lot of our passions, as a lot of us play for club and high school and want to teach the game, too, but it’s a great team and we like to show younger kids what that’s like."
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She remembers years past, floating around to different stations and drills to interact with the young kids and simply enjoy time with her teammates.
In a way, being in charge of the camp is a main building block for the team’s chemistry in the fall.
“This is one of our big moments as a team together. In the summer not everyone can make it to every single workout, but this is the time that pretty much everyone is around to bond together,” Petrucci said.
It also allows the Spartans to understand the sport at a different level.
“We find out our different strengths during this camp and seeing what others might be better at,” Petrucci said. "We work with another player in making the stations or drills, so you might see who has strengths or weaknesses of some kind, and then a lot of time that will translate over to the games in the season."
For more information on the Spartans or to register for the team’s soccer camp, visit NPASoccer.com.
Little League
CLL 9, WFLL 1
The Continental Little League 9-11 All-Stars moved on to the championship round of the District I tournament with a win over crosstown rival West Flagstaff Little League Wednesday in St. Johns.
CLL took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning and were ahead the rest of the way. WFLL scored its lone run in the bottom of the third, but CLL's six-run fifth put the contest away.
Austin Clouse led the way for CLL, going 2 for 3 from the plate with a pair of runs and an RBI. He also pitched four of the six innings, giving up just one run while striking out seven batters.
CLL awaits its opponent in the championship game of the double-elimination bracket. WFLL was set to play a Thursday game against Silver Creek, with the winner advancing to the championship game, where it will have to win twice in a row against CLL to claim the title and advance to the state tournament. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/local-roundup-spartans-girls-soccer-to-host-annual-camp/article_1b72cfc0-fe1d-11ec-bf3c-27195a67a21a.html | 2022-07-08T12:59:59 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/local-roundup-spartans-girls-soccer-to-host-annual-camp/article_1b72cfc0-fe1d-11ec-bf3c-27195a67a21a.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — A free pizza, an alcoholic beverage a week for the rest of your life, and a $1,500 reward — that is what the caretakers of Tony's Baltimore Grill are offering for information leading to the return of their stolen outdoor furniture.
Last weekend, as Tony's initiated outdoor dining for the first time to provide its longtime and new customers with a different experience, a patio table, umbrellas, and six chairs were stolen from the historic establishment from the outdoor dining area that seats 30 people.
"Everything that we do is centered on making sure that the Baltimore Grill stays in business for another 100 years," said the caretakers of Tony's Baltimore Grill, Julie and Nolan Aspell, who said the bar's legacy was as much a part of the city as the Boardwalk. "We decided to do outdoor dining primarily to accomplish that goal of being a place that new memories will be created without disturbing the ones that already live here."
While many restaurants added outdoor dining as a way to stay afloat during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tony's Baltimore Grill — in business since 1927 — decided to add the option this summer simply to offer patrons a new experience.
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The experience was more than the bar bargained for and "the thief is still at large," according to a spokesperson for Tony's.
The establishment had a soft opening of the new dining area Friday afternoon, during which guests could get served by the bar's singing waiter, James.
Unfortunately by the weekend, the bar had to post an alert on its Instagram page offering the cash reward, pizza and drink for life in exchange for information about the stolen items.
Outdoor dining is still available at Tony's Baltimore Grille Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. throughout the summer.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/tonys-baltimore-grill-offering-free-pizza-beer-and-cash-for-information-on-stolen-furniture/article_a191add8-fcb0-11ec-a98f-7feb01cb817d.html | 2022-07-08T13:06:19 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/tonys-baltimore-grill-offering-free-pizza-beer-and-cash-for-information-on-stolen-furniture/article_a191add8-fcb0-11ec-a98f-7feb01cb817d.html |
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer. Alma Hernandez is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives for Legislative District 3. She is a candidate for the state House seat in LD 20:
As a Jewish woman elected to uphold the rights guaranteed to Arizona citizens under federal and state law, the assault on abortion access in the United States is as much a religious and cultural issue to me as it is a legal one.
Jewish Law dictates every aspect of life — including what to eat, what to wear, and, of course, the ethics of abortion. The position of Jewish Law permitting abortion is nuanced, but it is essential to illustrate in light of recent events. Preserving women’s right to safe abortion access — until recently protected by the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Roe v. Wade — is a Jewish issue.
On June 24, the Supreme Court majority in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruled that the “Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.” In the wake of the shocking ruling, as many as 26 states are considered “certain or likely to ban abortion,” in some cases even for rape victims and the victims of incestuous abuse, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Just 25% of Americans maintain confidence in the Supreme Court, a historic low and down from 36% just last year in 2021. Furthermore, several weeks before the opinion was handed down, and a draft was leaked in an unprecedented breach of trust within the court, one that arguably may not be able to be repaired, forced women’s reproductive rights to become a hot topic once again.
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The Supreme Court literally cited Jewish Law in its landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. The landmark case included a comprehensive discussion of the many differing views on when life begins. To understand why Judaism supports abortion rights, one must understand what our faith says about when life begins. The Talmud asserts that during the first 40 days of pregnancy, the fetus is “mere water.” After those 40 days, the fetus is a part of the woman’s body. The fetus does not possess individual rights until the first breath of oxygen allows the soul to enter its body.
The Book of Exodus is also an instructive source on abortion rights. It relays a story of two men whose fighting injures a pregnant woman, causing her to miscarry inadvertently. Whereas murder and manslaughter called for corporal punishment, the death penalty, the men in this story were forced to pay a fine. The rabbinical interpretation is clear: The men did not end a life. The primary concern was that of the mother, explaining the principle “tza’ar gufah kadim,” which asserts that her physical and mental welfare is primary.
The religious and cultural Jewish beliefs surrounding abortion have resulted in most Jews supporting abortion access. According to Pew Research, 83% of American Jews support legal abortion in all or most cases, more than any other religious group surveyed.
Israel, the homeland of the Jewish people, takes a progressive view on abortion, and efforts are underway to make the procedure even easier to access. Abortion in Israel is not only legal, and it is often free for the mother. In the Jewish State, some 90% of applications for abortions are subsidized by the national health system. Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz is working to make the system even more progressive to ensure the decision is the woman’s, and the woman’s alone, under a new regulation approved by a committee of the Knesset, Israel’s legislature, on June 28 — mere days after the Dobbs ruling.
At the same time, the United States is looking to restrict abortion, and my home state of Arizona is one of the most restrictive states for women. For the last four years that I have served, it is a topic that continues to be brought up and attempts to make it even more difficult have continued year after year. As Israel continues to reform its abortion laws, the United States is shamefully moving in the opposite direction.
Overturning Roe v. Wade disallows Jewish women from following the practice of our religion. When abortion is permitted and sometimes — mainly when the mother’s life and health are at risk — even required in Judaism, legal restrictions and bans become a First Amendment issue. The Constitution protects religious freedom and the free exercise thereof, and in Judaism, that inherently includes our access to abortion. A comprehensive assault on women’s reproductive rights is unconstitutional under the First Amendment, and we must not accept it.
As Jews, it is a part of our religion, history, and heritage to defend safe and legal abortion access. As a Jewish woman, I am committed to making my voice heard. There has never been a more crucial time to stand up for women’s reproductive rights and religious freedom. Together, we can create a more progressive and inclusive society.
Contact Alma Hernandez on Twitter: @almaforarizona. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-abortion-bans-violate-jewish-law/article_5f3c8652-fd5e-11ec-8b9c-ef3edc5510eb.html | 2022-07-08T13:09:33 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-abortion-bans-violate-jewish-law/article_5f3c8652-fd5e-11ec-8b9c-ef3edc5510eb.html |
COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Cocoa Beach commissioners on Thursday allowed Westgate Resorts to move forward with its plans to build a six-story resort at Cocoa Beach Pier.
Leaders voted 4-1 to allow the developer to build above the maximum permitted building height of 45 feet, paving the way for the resort and parking garage off Meade Avenue.
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This comes about four months after the city approved an ordinance to purchase that nearby stretch of Meade Avenue, taking it into the pier property Westgate already owns. During those talks in March, officials said time was needed to conduct impact studies and determine what effects the proposed 126-room resort and nearly 600-car parking garage would have at the location.
News 6 spoke with Ron Hendrickson, who owned a condo next to the pier at the time. If the resort is built, he said he probably would not come back anymore.
‘’It would take the beauty away from this,’’ Hendrickson said. ‘’On the weekends, it’s so crowded right now.’’
Though more residents made such concerns heard during the talks in March, questioning impacts to conservation efforts and traffic congestion, Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik said the pier needs redevelopment.
“This isn’t something we are hiding from anybody. We can’t continue to operate when expenses rise faster than our revenues rise. Some redevelopment needs to occur for us to be able to continue to provide services,” Malik said.
Westgate will now move to present final construction plans, including details of the relationship between the development and the surrounding community.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire at the outdoor Tropicana Flea Market on Thursday near Miami-Dade County’s Allapattah area, according to News 6 partner WPLG.
Residents of buildings as far as Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood and downtown Miami reported seeing the dark smoke.
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A man was injured and required hospitalization, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Some flea market vendors had rabbits and birds in cages at the flea market that firefighters said they needed help with.
Witnesses said the fire sparked in front of the man who was injured in a family-owned food truck.
The flames quickly engulfed one of the long white tents where vendors display their merchandise and spread to a nearby warehouse with pets inside, according to MDFR personnel.
Firefighters were able to save some pets, but sadly as a result of the fire, many animals in the warehouse died.
Vendors like Brandon Urena rushed to the market after getting phone calls to come and check on their merchandise.
“Sad because I’m selling over there and I have so many stuff in there,” said vendor Marea Ballejos.
Fausto Vives told Local 10 News his family owned a food truck at the flea market for 20 years -- their livelihood now sadly gone.
“Total loss -- total loss -- everything is on fire,” he said.
MDFR dispatched the first units shortly before 5 p.m., to 2951 NW 36th St. and by 6:20 p.m., the department had dispatched more than 45 units to deal with the massive fire.
Miami-Dade police officers also responded to block the area of Northwest 36th Street and 30th Avenue, east of Miami International Airport. Officials said the smoke from the fire did not affect airport operations.
The flea market advertises having more than 200 indoor and outdoor booths. Workers usually start to set up on Thursday since the flea market opens regularly to the public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., from Friday to Sunday. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/08/man-injured-animals-killed-in-flea-market-fire-in-miami/ | 2022-07-08T13:12:47 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/08/man-injured-animals-killed-in-flea-market-fire-in-miami/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Starting this weekend, sending mail through U.S. Postal Service will cost more.
The price of a first-class forever stamp is going up from 58 cents to 60 cents. The cost of sending domestic postcards and international letters is also increasing.
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In May, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Americans should get used to “uncomfortable” postage rate increases in the coming years.
He said these increases would come as USPS seeks to become self-sufficient.
“I believe we have been severely damaged by at least 10 years of a defective pricing model which cannot be satisfied by one or two annual price increases, especially in this inflationary environment,” DeJoy added.
Officials blame inflation and higher operating costs for the changes, which take effect Sunday.
Inflation data in mid-June showed the biggest monthly increase in over 40 years. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/08/usps-new-prices-set-to-take-effect/ | 2022-07-08T13:12:53 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/08/usps-new-prices-set-to-take-effect/ |
Monroe County prosecutor will use discretion in abortion cases when state law passes
Monroe County's prosecutor says she will use the same legal discretion she does in other cases when deciding whether to prosecute people who violate whatever law the state establishes in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Erika Oliphant said in a written statement prosecutors generally consider "whether non-prosecution would assist in achieving other legitimate goals, whether prosecution would cause undue hardship to the accused, whether the alleged crime represents a substantial departure from the accused’s history of living a law-abiding life, or whether the accused has already suffered a substantial loss in connection with the alleged crime."
More:What to know about abortion access in Bloomington now, and in the future
State law, she said, "does provide specific means to withhold prosecution in certain criminal cases and these provisions are used extensively in Monroe County."
Soon after the ruling striking down Roe v Wade, the 1973 case legalizing abortion in the United States, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced he won't file charges in cases involving abortion.
Oliphant said she is pro-abortion rights and saddened and disappointed in the Supreme Court ruling "because it will most certainly threaten the safety of women."
She pleaded with legislators "to ensure safe, legal, and accessible abortions as an important piece of comprehensive healthcare for women and families. Criminalizing abortion does not end abortion."
She said Fourth of July protester demands that she join Mears in not prosecuting anyone for violating a law not likely to be established until later this month didn't change her stance regarding her prosecutorial position.
What’s next?:The implications of a post-Roe v. Wade world remain murky
Her statement "addresses my reasons for respectfully disagreeing with the position of the protestors, though I certainly identify with how they feel about the Dobbs decision."
She said she cannot "legally or ethically proclaim a blanket refusal to prosecute a particular crime because that is, in essence, passing legislation."
Oliphant said she fears that refusing to prosecute whatever law Indiana imposes will increase the chance the General Assembly will pass sanctions, and "may renew legislators’ interest in a non-compliant prosecutor bill."
That, she said, "would allow the Indiana attorney general to step in and prosecute cases when a local prosecutor has declined to do so."
Contact reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com, 812-331-4362 or 812-318-5967. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/monroe-county-prosecutor-use-discretion-abortion-cases-indiana/7826693001/ | 2022-07-08T13:17:28 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/monroe-county-prosecutor-use-discretion-abortion-cases-indiana/7826693001/ |
'It would mean a good night's sleep': Private well owners ask for 'forever chemical' standards for groundwater
MADISON – After the Natural Resources Board failed to advance standards for toxic "forever chemicals" in groundwater earlier this year, Peshtigo resident Cindy Boyle felt as if her community was being left unprotected by the state because it gets its drinking water from private wells.
Boyle, who serves as the chairwoman for the Town of Peshtigo in northeastern Wisconsin, said standards for PFAS in groundwater should be essential for state regulators. Peshtigo and nearby Marinette are home to the most extensive PFAS contamination in Wisconsin, stemming from the testing of firefighting foam containing the compounds outdoors for years until the practice was halted in 2017.
"(Having standards) would mean we don't have to live in constant fear that chemicals are coming into our wells, that we have the law behind our efforts to protect ourselves," she said. "It would mean a good night's sleep. And recourse to hold the responsible party responsible."
Nearly 1 million Wisconsin residents rely on groundwater from private wells for their drinking water.
Boyle is hoping to see the state restart the process to set standards for PFAS in groundwater soon, especially after a petition filed by The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and Save Our Water, or S.O. H2O.
Though state Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole said in June that the agency could take up groundwater regulations again, no action has yet been taken.
The petition is asking the DNR to regulate PFOA and PFOS — two of the most well-researched PFAS compounds — as well as PFBS and GenX in groundwater.
More:What the new federal health limits on 'forever chemicals' mean for Wisconsin
The groups said that members of the League and S.O.H2O — in addition to Wisconsinites at large — are facing severe health risks because of exposure to high levels of PFAS in groundwater.
"If concentrations are not minimized through numerical groundwater quality standards, at-risk communities will continue to suffer and bear the health and monetary cost of this environmental burden," the petition said.
Doug Oitzinger, a member of S.O.H2O and a city council member in Marinette, said simply setting a standard will allow the state to start testing for contamination and then allow programs to develop to help people who are found to have contamination in their private wells.
"You're informing residents if they're drinking poison, then people can get funding to do something about it. Most people simply wouldn't be able to afford treatment systems or buy bottled water month after month," he said.
PFAS — or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are a family of man-made chemicals used for their water- and stain-resistant qualities in products like clothing and carpet, nonstick cookware, packaging and firefighting foam. The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are persistent, remaining both in the environment and the human body over time.
The chemicals have been linked to types of kidney and testicular cancers, lower birth weights, harm to immune and reproductive systems, altered hormone regulation and altered thyroid hormones as well as high blood pressure. The chemicals enter the human body largely through drinking water.
The compounds have been found in water across the state, and in places such as Peshtigo and the Town of Campbell near La Crosse, which rely on groundwater to supply private wells.
More:Lawmakers let 'forever chemical' surface, drinking water standards go into effect
'It's necessary, but not sufficient'
After the measure failed to pass the Natural Resources Board, which sets policy for the DNR, the scope statement for the groundwater rule expired in early March, forcing the DNR to abandon the rule. Meanwhile, the standards for drinking and surface waters were passed along to the Legislature and approved in June.
The strict process governing administrative rules sets forward tight timelines, spanning only three years. In some cases, the timeline has caused the DNR to abandon rules because the tight timeline can't be met during research phases.
Tony Wilkin Gibart of Midwest Environmental Advocates, the organization representing the League and S.O.H2O in the petition, said that the NRB's judgment shouldn't be the final say when it comes to whether PFAS are listed as a contaminant in groundwater.
"The Natural Resources Board does not have blanket discretion or free rein to not protect Wisconsin's groundwater," he said.
Moving the standards forward shouldn't take much additional work, Wilkin Gibart said, thanks to the foundation laid during the three years the DNR and the Department of Health Services worked on the rules.
"Much of the work has already been done," he said.
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The Environmental Protection Agency recently released updated health advisory limits for PFAS, essentially suggesting that no levels of PFOA or PFOS are safe for humans to consume.
"The state can and should rely on information that the EPA has considered and analyzed to start this process," Wilkin Gibart said.
Boyle said that without standards families like hers and many others in the Peshtigo community are being left to understand the issues of PFAS in their water by themselves, and then left to figure out solutions on their own as well. If a standard existed, it might be easier to get access to solutions for clean water aside from living on bottled water indefinitely.
"Until we have standards for groundwater, we are absolutely being discriminated against," she said. "Why is one portion of the population protected and the rest left on their own?"
Oitzinger said that process governing how rules for pollution are set is an issue that needs to be addressed so that state agencies can address issues like toxic contamination faster than in three years.
"You know, we're in our fifth year of fighting this (in Marinette and Peshtigo). People found out their wells were poisoned in 2017, and here we are in 2022 and there is still no regulation of the poison that is in their wells," he said. "Don't tell me that's good government, tell me that is environmental protection, that that is human health protection. It's not."
Oitzinger said he's worried that the petition could fall on deaf ears but hopes that it instead inspires immediate action.
"We're doing the only thing that it seems we can do — restarting the process," he said. "It's necessary, but not sufficient. We've got to do something that can speed this up."
Laura Schulte can be reached at leschulte@jrn.com and on Twitter at @SchulteLaura. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/07/08/wisconsin-private-well-owners-seek-state-action-groundwater-pfas-forever-chemicals/7821703001/ | 2022-07-08T13:22:59 | 0 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/07/08/wisconsin-private-well-owners-seek-state-action-groundwater-pfas-forever-chemicals/7821703001/ |
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Dane County public health officials
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Dane County's COVID-19 restrictions, a ruling that could have broad implications for local governments' ability to respond to public health emergencies in the future.
In a 4-3 ruling released Friday, the majority found that state law grants local health officers the authority to issue orders.
Judge Jill Karofsky, joined by Justices Ann Walsh Bradley, Rebecca Dallet and Brian Hagedorn, formed the majority, with Hagedorn writing a concurring opinion. Rebecca Bradley wrote the dissenting opinion, which Annette Ziegler and Pat Roggensack signed on to.
The Supreme Court's ruling is somewhat of a surprise. It has previously struck down the stay-at-home order that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration put in place in the early days of the pandemic and blocked Evers from issuing mask requirements.
The conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit in early 2021 on behalf of two Dane County residents. Attorneys asked a judge to strike down a health order that required businesses to operate at half capacity and throw out a county ordinance that gave health officials the power to put in place restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The group argued that the restrictions were invalid because they were put in place by public health officials rather than the Dane County Board of Supervisors or Madison Common Council.
"This lawsuit asks the court to rein in the ability of local, unelected health officers to unilaterally issue sweeping restrictions," Luke Berg, an attorney with the institute, said in a statement at the time of the filing.
Dane County Judge Jacob Frost ruled in the county's favor last July, prompting WILL to appeal. The Supreme Court agreed to take the case in December.
The lawsuit was brought by Jeffrey Becker of Verona and Andrea Klein of Stoughton. Becker's four children play for the Madison 56ers, a competitive traveling youth soccer team. Klein's sons participate in the Stoughton Youth Hockey Association.
Dane County capped indoor sports to 10 people, while other activities at gyms were limited to 50% capacity.
WILL tried filing a similar lawsuit in 2020 directly with the Supreme Court but the justices ruled they couldn't take it on because the case should start in circuit court.
This story will be updated.
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DALLAS — Remember when $4 for a gallon of gas felt expensive?
Well, the math still checks out -- the costs add up. But for a while there, we were more worried about hitting $5 per gallon than having to pay $4. Now, thankfully, several gas stations across North Texas are slipping below that mark.
As of Friday, at least 20 locations had gas for under $4 per gallon, with a few below $3.90, according to GasBuddy, which tracks the cheapest gas prices in our area.
Arlington appeared to be the place for saving a few bucks on your next fillup; Walmart, Costco, and Murphy all had gas prices at $3.89 per gallon early Friday.
Costco and Walmart in Fort Worth both had gas for $3.95 per gallon.
On the Dallas side of things, the best deals were in Collin County.
The Walmart in Anna had gas for $3.93 per gallon. Love's and Flying J in Anna had it listed for $3.98. And in Plano and McKinney, Sam's Club was the spot, also listing gas for $3.98.
Finding a gallon below $4 might not be the norm, yet, but we've been trending in the right direction.
As of July 7, Texas' statewide gas price average was $4.33 per gallon, down 16 cents from a week ago. On July 5, AAA reported that the weekly decrease at the time was 13 cents down, which led the nation. At this point last year, the statewide average of gas in Texas was $2.81.
Gas in Texas is the 6th-lowest price in America. South Carolina has the cheapest gas at $4.26 and California has the most expensive at $6.18.
Here is a look at the average price of gas across Texas:
- Austin-San Marcos: $4.36
- Beaumont-Port Arthur: $4.38
- Corpus Christi: $4.04
- Dallas: $4.33
- Fort Worth-Arlington: $4.32
- Houston: $4.36
- Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood: $4.26
- San Antonio: $4.27
- Tyler: $4.27
- Waco: $4.22 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dfw-gas-prices-cheapest-north-texas-believe-it-when-you-see-it-a-few-dfw-gas-stations-are-slipping-below-4/287-2385b9de-9346-4a7a-9146-212477d5703f | 2022-07-08T13:25:01 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dfw-gas-prices-cheapest-north-texas-believe-it-when-you-see-it-a-few-dfw-gas-stations-are-slipping-below-4/287-2385b9de-9346-4a7a-9146-212477d5703f |
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ATLANTA — The need is greater than ever for getting people in Atlanta fed, according to one nonprofit.
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Atlanta takes excess food from things like events or restaurants, packs it up and delivers it to delivers it to places like homeless shelters or food pantries.
"Well, it would otherwise go in the trash. So, we are taking that food to the people who need it. We like to say we feed people, not landfills," said Kristan Newman, the branch manager for the nonprofit.
RLC Atlanta reported one in eight people in Atlanta are food insecure. The organization also said that 36% of Georgians who are food insecure are above the federal poverty line, making them ineligible for food assistance programs. It said this is why it’s so important to get that potentially wasted food to people in need.
However, the nonprofit is struggling to do just that. Newman said volunteer drivers are hard to find, in part thanks to the pandemic and inflation causing gas prices to rise. It is problematic considering there is a potential for the nonprofit to donate so much more food.
"It's been hard on everyone. You know, it's been hard on us to get volunteers. But also, the need for the food has just increased dramatically," she added
Newman said RLC Atlanta has a waitlist of 16 food donors and eight nonprofit recipient partners waiting to use its services. However, in order to help them, the nonprofit needs volunteers to take the food from point A to B.
"I do about an hour a week and every time I do, I save enough food to feed someone for about a month," said Sean Doherty, a volunteer with RLC Atlanta. "So with a small amount of time, you really can have a huge impact."
Newman said RLC Atlanta works to keep the locations within 10 miles of each other.
"So even though gas prices are high and inflation is high, I understand it's very difficult for people out there right now," she said. "But we try to do the best that we can to try to make sure that the cost is as low as possible for the volunteer."
Newman said the miles make a difference.
"When you take this food to these recipients, they will tell you their story. They will talk about how much they need this food, and it really is rewarding," she explained. "So, if you're willing to put in that little bit of gas money, then you will get so much back for it."
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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police records show that a man accused of killing his 23-year-old girlfriend, Johana Samantha "Samy" Cabrales-Hernandez, late Tuesday night, July 5, had a history of physically abusing her, according to what police say the woman's family reported. Now police are working to take him into custody.
Roswell Police Department officers are searching for Fabien Malik Perry after investigators said he shot and killed Cabrales-Hernandez in the townhouse they shared, then took their two small children to the home of the children's aunt, dropped them off at the front door, and drove away.
Officers obtained a warrant for Perry's arrest Wednesday after they got a call just after midnight, July 6, about a woman hurt at a home along Old Ferry Way.
Records show a person called 911 screaming for help from the home and a woman was heard distressed on the line as well. They reported a gunshot victim was heavily bleeding with much of it coming from her face, Perry's warrant states.
Police said when arrived they found Cabrales-Hernandez dead from a gunshot wound, and learned the caller was a younger cousin of Cabrales-Hernandez. The other woman was identified as the victim's mother.
Perry's warrant adds that he lived with Cabrales-Hernandez and shares two children with her.
Her family was concerned for her welfare after the two young children were abruptly dropped off at a family member's home "by a yet unidentified person," later identified by family as Perry, officers said.
According to police records, Cabrales-Hernandez's sister heard a knock around 12:05 a.m. and opened the door to find her niece and nephew on her doorstep. The men living at the home searched outside to see who dropped off the children, but only noted a red vehicle leaving the area, records show.
Investigators said there is doorbell surveillance video that shows a man approaching the door and knocking on it several times before dropping off the children and running off. The family says the man depicted in the video is Perry, a warrant states. The man is described as wearing a blue ski mask, a blue or purple t-shirt, dark pants and what appear to be white Nike Air Force Ones.
After checking if the children were OK, the family went to Cabrales-Hernandez's home where they found her dead.
The warrant details that the 23-year-old's body was found on the second floor of the townhome in the master bedroom. Evidence depicts there was a physical altercation where the woman's body was found near holes in the drywall that seem consistent with a body being thrown into the wall, police said. An officer also describes bloody shoe-prints leading from the bedroom to the other bedroom where the children slept, according to police narrative.
Police said evidence pointed to Perry as the suspect.
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In interviews with Cabrales-Hernandez's family members, they informed officers of Perry's history of abusing her dating back to 2019, records show, and noted that in October, 2021, Perry made local news reports for a road rage incident in which he was charged with getting out of his car and punching another driver in her face at a red light. That incident was in Alpharetta and police had not located and arrested Perry in connection with those charges.
The family notes that Perry was short-tempered and once, according to the warrant, choked Cabrales-Hernandez unconscious. Ultimately, Cabrales-Hernandez stayed to work on the relationship, for the sake of their children, according to her family.
Apart from the couple's history, family members also said Perry owned a "Draco" which is known to be a modified AK-47-style rifle, and worked gig jobs through HomeAdvisor, noting he travels often, an incident report reads.
Several law enforcement agencies are now searching for Perry. He stands at 5-feet and 8-inches tall and weighs around 165 pounds. Police believe he's driving a red four-door Honda Civic.
Authorities added there's a strong possibility that Perry may have fled the state. They believe he could be in Frederick, Maryland, Wilmington, Delaware, Charlotte, North Carolina or Columbia, South Carolina.
Anyone who sees him is urged to call 911. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/roswell/warrant-fabien-perry/85-2e82fd36-5d74-4ed7-ab12-7237014b30c8 | 2022-07-08T13:29:03 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/roswell/warrant-fabien-perry/85-2e82fd36-5d74-4ed7-ab12-7237014b30c8 |
SAN ANTONIO — A bicyclist was hit and killed by a car, and the driver took off, the San Antonio Police Department said.
The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Thursday on Saunders and South Rosillo Street.
Police said the victim was riding his bike when a truck or SUV ran a stop sign and hit him. The driver did not stop to help.
The victim was taken to a hospital where he passed away.
Authorities are now reviewing security video from a nearby home in hopes to make an arrest.
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UVALDE, Texas — The Houston Astros, along with the Astros Foundation, are set to visit Uvalde on Friday to show support for the community after a mass shooting killed 19 students and two teachers.
In an effort to bring some joy to a grief-stricken town, the Astros Foundation has planned various events in Uvalde from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., including the following:
- Ice cream giveaway at H-E-B
- When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: H-E-B store located at 201 East Main Street in Uvalde
- Play Ball baseball event
- Astros Youth Academy players and staff will help giveaway prizes and lunch provided by Whataburger.
- When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Memorial Park, located at 401 East Main Street in Uvalde
- Uvalde Memorial Hospital visit
- Astros mascot Orbit will bring prizes and giveaways to patients, doctors and nurses at the hospital.
- When: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/houston-astros-uvalde-texas-school-shooting-support/285-1baa0beb-1df3-474b-b9b2-2da6dcd684d4 | 2022-07-08T13:31:29 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/houston-astros-uvalde-texas-school-shooting-support/285-1baa0beb-1df3-474b-b9b2-2da6dcd684d4 |
TEMPE, Ariz. — The leader of the far-right group AZ Patriots, Jennifer Harrison, turned herself into Tempe police after they connected her to a pepper spray attack on pro-choice protesters last weekend.
Harrison self-surrendered about three hours after the department said they were “actively attempting to locate” her in a statement published on Twitter.
The arrest came five days after a group of people—who had been protesting the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned abortion rights—was standing outside a CVS pharmacy on Mill Avenue and University Drive.
The activist group, Human Rights Fighters, said the attack was unprovoked, as they had wrapped up for the night on July 2. At least two children and numerous adults were sprayed.
“It stinged, like if you got stung by a bee,” said 9-year-old Haili Glassheart. “Aiden was actually sobbing, it burned him.”
Aiden is Haili’s 5-year-old brother who was also sprayed. They, along with their mom, had to be taken to a fire station to be treated.
“Self-defense was my only concern”
In a now-deleted statement on Twitter, Harrison admitted deploying mace twice against the crowd in Tempe.
“A woman from the crowd of protesters aggressively rushed toward the vehicle, screaming something directed at Jennifer, hands raised and flying around as she entered the street and reached her hand into the open window of the vehicle,” the statement said. “Jennifer then deployed one small burst of pepper spray in self-defense.”
The second round of pepper spray was deployed when a second person allegedly “approached the vehicle with arms raised in a striking motion lunging towards the vehicle with something in hand, swinging it toward Jennifer through the open window, striking the vehicle instead.”
Harrison also apologized to Storm Glassheart, Haili and Aiden’s mother, on Twitter for injuring her children.
“I did not get it while it was still on my Twitter because she deleted it that quickly,” Glassheart said. “When I did read through the screenshot, it started really nice, with what sounded very sincere and then quickly evolving.”
A screenshot of the tweet read in part “I do sincerely apologize… self-defense was my only concern in the moment, and I would’ve aimed better hand I saw a child.”
Harrison was booked for assault and disorderly conduct and could also face aggravated assault charges.
“Just incredibly full of rage,” Glassheart said about Harrisons’ self-defense claim. “I was right there that night, my children were there that night, my children were not a threat to her, I was not a threat to her. The only danger that was in that area that night was her.”
A member of the group protesting was booked and released, charged with disorderly conduct in connection to the incident.
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MESA, Ariz. — A woman is at the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being involved in a shooting at the Mesa Police Department headquarters.
On July 7 around 9 p.m., a Mesa police officer was driving a marked patrol vehicle. As he was entering the north gate into the secured parking lot at the headquarters near Country Club Drive and Main Street, another vehicle followed him through the gate and rammed the back of his patrol vehicle.
According to authorities, the officer exited his vehicle and the shooting occurred. Police added that the officer involved in the shooting did not sustain any serious injuries.
A 39-year-old woman is identified as the suspect involved in the incident. She was reportedly shot and transported to a hospital for treatment. Officials said she is expected to survive her injuries.
Mesa police is investigating the incident and will continue to provide updates as they become available. This is a developing story.
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Two passengers died and two drivers were severely hurt in a multi-vehicle crash in New Jersey's Freehold Township over the July 4th holiday weekend, authorities say.
Cops responding to a call about a crash near Route 9 south and Route 33 west around 1:30 p.m. Sunday saw significant vehicle damage. One victim, a 52-year-old Marlboro woman who had been riding in a Honda CR-V, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another passenger in the Honda, a 61-year-old man from Marlboro, later died of his injuries at a hospital, while the driver of that vehicle, a 21-year-old from Marlboro, was hospitalized in critical condition. It wasn't clear if all three were from the same family.
Prosecutors in Monmouth County say it appears that Honda was rear-ended by a Subaru that had been side-swiped by a Lexus that had been swiped by another Lexus driven by a 74-year-old woman from Manalapan. The Manalapan woman who may have triggered the chain-reaction crash was said to have suffered serious injuries.
Other drivers and passengers sought medical attention for minor injuries, officials said.
No charges have been filed at this point and it's not clear if any are expected. The crash remains under investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County SCART and the Freehold Township Police Department.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Nicolas Logothetis at 800-533-7443, or Freehold Township Police Department Patrolman Justin Nunno at 732-462-7908. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-dead-in-freehold-township-new-jersey-crash/3766318/ | 2022-07-08T13:46:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-dead-in-freehold-township-new-jersey-crash/3766318/ |
Police are looking for a man who allegedly attacked a 65-year-old subway rider at random in Manhattan this week, authorities say. The suspect was last seen walking with a woman pulling a roller suitcase, and cops say they want to talk to her, too.
According to officials, the 65-year-old victim had just gotten off a northbound 1 train at 72nd Street and Broadway around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday when cops say a stranger approached him from behind and punched him in the back. The 65-year-old whirled around to confront his attacker, who promptly punched him in the face, police said.
The suspect and the woman rolling the suitcase who was with him then got on a northbound 2 train. The victim followed them, in a separate train car, police said. All three got out at the West 110th Street and Central Park North station, where cops say the 65-year-old tried to follow the pair again. They were last seen on 110th street.
The victim had some bruising to his face but refused medical attention at the time he reported the incident, authorities said. Police released surveillance video of the duo (above). Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/outraged-by-random-attack-65-year-old-subway-rider-tries-to-follow-pair-cops/3766224/ | 2022-07-08T13:46:31 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/outraged-by-random-attack-65-year-old-subway-rider-tries-to-follow-pair-cops/3766224/ |
Police are looking for a man who brutally attacked a 26-year-old pregnant woman with a metal wrench in the Bronx last month, bashing her in the head with the tool repeatedly before driving away from the scene in a silver BMW, authorities say.
It wasn't immediately clear what provoked the 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 6 attack, which happened outside a Fordham Heights clothing store along a popular Grand Concourse shopping strip, but the NYPD just released the footage on Friday.
It shows the man and woman battling in the middle of a street. She is stepping backward as he pushes forward. Then the woman appears to fall against a car, out of the view of the camera.
The man's arms are seen moving, and hers also appear to flail, as the fight continues. Bystanders move around them. Some appear to try to stop the man, though it's not really clear from the poor video quality what is unfolding.
Eventually, the man walks off. The victim suffered a severe laceration to her head and was taken to a hospital in stable condition after the attack.
There was no immediate update provided by the NYPD Friday on her condition or on the condition of her unborn child.
It also wasn't clear how many months pregnant the woman was at the time of the June attack, nor was it known if police believed she knew her attacker. Authorities have not released information about the identity of any possible suspect.
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Police released surveillance of the attacker (above). Anyone with information about him is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/pregnant-woman-attacked-with-a-wrench-in-the-bronx/3766034/ | 2022-07-08T13:46:37 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/pregnant-woman-attacked-with-a-wrench-in-the-bronx/3766034/ |
Dallas County health officials have issued two warnings about the high likelihood of monkeypox exposure.
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has now gotten notification of an out-of-state visitor with confirmed monkeypox who had multiple sexual encounters at Club Dallas between June 22 and June 25. These encounters happened while the traveler was infectious.
People who visited Club Dallas during these dates are advised to monitor themselves for possible monkeypox signs and seek medical attention if they develop symptoms. Symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and general body aches before developing a rash.
“Anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, can spread monkeypox through contact with body fluids, monkeypox sores, or shared items (such as clothing and bedding) that have been contaminated with fluids or sores of a person with monkeypox,” DCHHS said in a press release. “Monkeypox virus can also spread between people through respiratory droplets typically in a close setting, such as people living in the same household or in a healthcare setting.”
There was a similar warning for people who attended the DaddyLand Festival over the Independence Day weekend which included pool and nightclub parties.
“The general population shouldn’t be worried, but certainly people who might have high-risk exposure and things like that should be thinking about it and doing what they can to monitor and prevent further spread,” Dallas County Director of Health and Human Services, Dr. Philip Huang said.
Huang says, while symptoms usually appear within one to two weeks, it could take up to 21 days.
“There are actually like two different strains typically that can circulate. What we’ve seen associated with this situation has been the less severe strain,” Huang said.
There are limited monkeypox vaccinations available in Dallas County and best practices included vaccination within four days of close exposure.
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“We have some limited numbers of vaccines available, that we provided to close contacts of some of the confirmed cases, but thus far the availability is still limited,” Huang said. “We are trying to prioritize on those higher-risk close contacts.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/club-dallas-and-daddyland-festival-visitors-should-watch-for-monkeypox-dcchs/3009375/ | 2022-07-08T13:54:20 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/club-dallas-and-daddyland-festival-visitors-should-watch-for-monkeypox-dcchs/3009375/ |
Dallas County is reporting it's concerned there will be a "high likelihood" for locally transmitted cases of the monkeypox virus.
Dallas County Health and Human Services said Wednesday there are concerns that an out-of-state visitor who was in the area for the Daddyland Festival over the Fourth of July weekend may have exposed others to monkeypox.
The person went to a Dallas hospital with a rash and was diagnosed with monkeypox through laboratory testing at the health department.
The person attended festival events and private parties while infectious, the health department said. There is now concern that people who attended the Daddyland Festival could have been exposed and possibly infected with monkeypox, the health department said.
The festival included dance parties with live music, pool parties and nightclub events where there was a high risk of monkeypox transmission.
According to DCHHS, anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, can spread monkeypox through contact with body fluids, monkeypox sores, or shared items (such as clothing and bedding) that have been contaminated with fluids or sores of a person with monkeypox. Monkeypox virus can also spread between people through respiratory droplets typically in a close setting, such as people living in the same household or in a health care setting.
Symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes and general body aches before the development of a rash.
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Common household disinfectants can kill the monkeypox virus.
Dallas County has previously reported four monkeypox cases among county residents. All four of those cases are local residents who have self-identified as men who have sex with other men and reported a history of international travel.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A July 6 press release sent out by DCHHS said there was a locally transmitted case of monkeypox, Dr. Philip Huang clarified that information July 7 to say there are concerns of the 'high likelihood and possibility' that the out-of-state visitor exposed local residents to monkeypox on July 4. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-county-reports-high-likelihood-of-locally-transmitted-monkeypox-case/3008295/ | 2022-07-08T13:54:26 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-county-reports-high-likelihood-of-locally-transmitted-monkeypox-case/3008295/ |
The nation's largest food distributor has joined the other businesses accusing the four largest meat processors of working together to inflate beef prices.
Sysco recently filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing Tyson Foods, JBS, Cargill and National Beef of price fixing. The lawsuit said those companies have conspired to suppress the number of cattle being slaughtered at least since 2015 to help drive up the price of beef. The allegations are similar to ones in lawsuits filed by grocery stores, ranchers, restaurants and other wholesalers that have been pending in Minnesota federal court since 2020.
Similar price-fixing lawsuits are also pending in the pork and chicken processing businesses.
The Sysco Corp. lawsuit said the companies' coordinated efforts to limit the number of cattle slaughtered drove down the price meat processors paid ranchers while propping up beef prices, boosting profits for the meat producers, who control more than 80% of the U.S. beef market.
The lawsuit said the companies "exploited their market power in this highly concentrated market by conspiring to limit the supply, and fix the prices, of beef sold." And the lawsuit cited an unnamed witness who used to work in the meat industry who confirmed there was a conspiracy between the meat companies.
Most of the companies didn't immediately respond to questions about the Sysco lawsuit Thursday, but they have defended their actions in the other price-fixing lawsuits even though JBS did agree to a $52.5 million settlement in one of the lawsuits earlier this year. JBS didn't admit any wrongdoing as part of that deal.
Cargill spokesman Daniel Sullivan said his company "is confident in our efforts to maintain market integrity and conduct ethical business. We believe the claims lack merit and intend to vigorously defend our position."
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In general, the meat processing industry has maintained that supply and demand factors, not anticompetitive behavior, drive beef and cattle prices. The industry has also long struggled with worker shortages that have limited production at times. Those workforce issues became particularly acute during the pandemic when COVID-19 spread widely through processing plants and forced companies to slow or idle production.
The Justice Department has been looking into allegations of price fixing in the industry at least since 2020, but it hasn't provided updates on its investigation.
President Joe Biden has suggested that increasing competition in the meat industry would help reduce food prices, so his administration has offered $1 billion to help build and expand independent meat processing plants. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/federal-lawsuit-filed-in-texas-accuses-four-largest-beef-processors-of-price-fixing/3009550/ | 2022-07-08T13:54:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/federal-lawsuit-filed-in-texas-accuses-four-largest-beef-processors-of-price-fixing/3009550/ |
The City of Grapevine has been struggling with life jacket thefts at their lake parks, and it is starting to get out of hand.
Six Grapevine Lake park locations have been offering loanable life jackets for five summer seasons now. The jackets are available in children's and adult sizes.
Unfortunately, the level of thefts the parks have been receiving is posing a huge problem.
Grapevine relies on generous donations that go towards the program for new life jackets for those who do not have one when they come to enjoy Grapevine Lake.
If the theft, mainly of adult-size life jackets, continues, the city says it will have to discontinue the program that saves lives.
Grapevine has hopes to continue this program so that everyone can play safely at their lakes. Whether you swim or not, everyone should wear a life jacket when in open water.
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The life jackets can be worn while on Grapevine Lake and returned before you leave that day.
Grapevine asks that everyone return their life jackets because everyone deserves access to the lifesaving tool. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/theft-of-grapevine-life-jackets-threatens-entire-program/3008942/ | 2022-07-08T13:54:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/theft-of-grapevine-life-jackets-threatens-entire-program/3008942/ |
Two suspects were arrested in Frisco for their involvement in an aggravated assault involving two children in June, Frisco police said Thursday.
On June 30, 18-year-old Jackson Clevenger was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The second suspect, 20-year-old Clayton Isaac Jr., was arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon.
According to a police release, Clevenger and Isaac stole property from two juveniles on June 27 in the 2000 block of Lebanon Road.
During the robbery, Isaac sexually assaulted one of the juveniles.
After the Frisco Police Department investigation, warrants were obtained for both Clevenger and Isaac and they were soon arrested.
Both were transferred to Denton County Jail. The bonds for Clevenger and Isaac are listed at $500,000 and $750,000 respectively, Frisco police said.
The felony offenses could result in terms from 5 to 99 years in prison or a fine of up to $10,000.
Frisco police said the investigation is ongoing and that no more information will be released at this time.
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Anyone with information on this case should call Frisco PD at 972-292-6010. FPD also takes anonymous tips by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/two-arrested-accused-in-frisco-aggravated-assault/3009271/ | 2022-07-08T13:54:46 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/two-arrested-accused-in-frisco-aggravated-assault/3009271/ |
Nation's oldest Cape Verdean celebration returns to Fox Point. What you need to know
Music, dancing and the aroma of local delicacies will fill Providence’s India Point Park on Sunday as the 47th annual Cape Verdean Festival kicks off.
The celebration, organized by the Cape Verdean subcommittee of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, runs from noon to 7 p.m. in Fox Point, which has Cape Verdean roots. It will bring more than 40 vendors to the area selling a variety of food and ethnic goods.
Here's all you need to know before you go.
Seafood, stew, BBQ and more
Festival goers will have a smorgasbord of options, including offerings from Vicente's Supermarket, a Pawtucket grocer, Uncle D's Blazin' BBQ, Just Us Foods & Cakes, a seafood outpost, and more. Vegans, don't fret. Meatless and dairy-free choices will be served by Cabo Vegan.
If you're looking to try a Cape Verdean specialty, keep an eye out for cachupa, a corn-based stew cooked with a varying list of ingredients including beans, fish and meat.
Rosangela Tavares, president of the Cape Verdean subcommittee, noted that Cape Verde is agriculturally oriented, so much of its food is corn-based. Dishes like cachupa can be modified depending on the region and its people.
"Every island makes it completely different, and everyone, depending on their financial situation, they’ll make it very different," Tavares said.
Aside from food, visitors will find Cape Verdean merchandise, clothing and jewelry from shops including Alzrina, Cabo Verde Na Top, MaMa Africa and Kretchêu.
Music straight from the islands
The festival will bring nearly a dozen musical acts to the park including Ferro Gaita, a band founded in 1996 in Cape Verde’s capital city, Praia. Its music can be described as a twist on funaná, a type of accordion-based music with a rhythm similar to American zydeco.
Award-winning artist Rosa Mestre, who was born in Angola and launched her music career on the island of São Nicolau, will also perform, along with São Vicente-born Grace Evora and Boston-based singer Shantel Teixeira.
Other acts include MC Acondize, Tatiana Michel, Maribel Veiga, Djedje, Ingrid Monteiro, Mel Isse, and Skyla Anderson.
A festival unlike no other
Providence has billed the festival "the oldest celebration of the Cape Verdean community in the United States," honoring a fairly young independence from 515 years of Portuguese rule.
That independence was secured on July 5, 1975 after a long-fought war launched in 1960 and led by the African Party for Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, otherwise known as PAIGC. The conflict played out in Guinea-Bissau, a country on the coast of West Africa. Like Cape Verde, it had been part of Portugal's empire.
Today, many Cape Verdeans are also of Portuguese descent. As Taveras describes it, some feel they are "in-between."
"A lot of people still consider themselves Portuguese, and a lot consider themselves Africans and there are the in-between people... we are such a mixture of so many other cultures and we just call ourselves Cape Verdean and we wouldn’t be able to do that if it wasn’t because we are an independent country," she said.
To Taveras, that's what makes Cape Verde unique.
"To have a country that we’ll have our own identity -- because of that mixture of European and African, we create our own identity, we created a culture -- and to be independent and show the culture it is very important to Cape Verdeans," she said. "We’re very proud people." | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/cape-verdean-festival-what-know-providences-seafood-stew-bbq/7823213001/ | 2022-07-08T14:00:36 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/cape-verdean-festival-what-know-providences-seafood-stew-bbq/7823213001/ |
N. Mich. man charged after kids given marijuana, tobacco
A northern Michigan man is in trouble for allegedly giving his kids marijuana and tobacco e-cigarettes, according to Michigan State Police.
David Glenn Mauldin, 48, of Brutus has been charged in the 89th District Court in Cheboygan with four counts of delivery of marijuana to a minor, four counts of fourth-degree child abuse, and two counts of furnishing tobacco products to a minor.
A judge set his bond at $10,000 and scheduled his next court appearance for July 22.
Delivery of marijuana to a minor is a civil infraction on the first and second offense. Fourth-degree child abuse is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. The tobacco charge is also a misdemeanor.
State police officials said troopers with the Gaylord Post were called by Children’s Protective Services in February to investigate accusations a man was providing tobacco and marijuana products to his children.
After a lengthy investigation, state police determined Mauldin had been giving his children marijuana and nicotine e-cigarettes since 2020.
They submitted their findings to the Cheboygan County Prosecutor’s Office, which authorized an arrest warrant on June 16. State police arrested Mauldin on Tuesday. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/08/northern-michigan-man-accused-giving-kids-marijuana-tobacco-e-cigarettes/10011981002/ | 2022-07-08T14:04:30 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/08/northern-michigan-man-accused-giving-kids-marijuana-tobacco-e-cigarettes/10011981002/ |
CEDAR FALLS — Moody’s Investors Service has given a “Aaa” rating to the city of Cedar Falls for $3.9 million in general obligation capital loan notes.
Since 2020, the city has held the highest rating that an entity can get from Moody’s. The City Council authorized selling the bonds July 18.
“The Aaa rating reflects the city’s strong financial performance with ample operating reserves,” said Moody’s Investors Service. “The city routinely outperforms its budget and transfers excess reserves to other governmental funds, which have also accumulated strong balances.
“The rating also reflects a modest debt and a moderate pension burden with low fixed costs. Although the city’s tax base is somewhat modest for the rating category, it is stable and will continue to benefit from the presence of the University of Northern Iowa.”
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Moody’s Investors Service also noted that the stable outlook reflects expectation that the city’s financial position will remain strong given its conservative management and significant financial flexibility.
The federal funding has been used for projects in Cedar Falls involving sanitary sewer lining, sidewalks and owner-occupied housing rehabilitation.
“Achieving a Aaa rating helps the City receive lower interest rates when we sell debt, which in turn reduces the property tax burden for debt service,” said Jennifer Rodenbeck, city finance and business director, in a statement. “The City is very proud of maintaining this highest rating from Moody’s.
“Moody’s recognizes that the City has sound financial practices which include conservative budgeting, low debt outstanding, and strong cash reserves. These practices were achieved thanks to staff and elected officials that have recognized the benefit of maintaining conservative financial policies.”
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Once the contract is awarded, a city engineer said the project start date could be as early as next month, but that's heavily dependent on weather because of the creek's involvement.
The request for a Bitcoin mining site in Black Hawk County was stopped in its tracks Tuesday by a vote against the proposal by the Board of Supervisors.
Oxford Democrat Kevin Kinney picked up another endorsement from the other side of the political aisle in his re-election campaign for Iowa Senate District 46.
U.S. House Democrats this week unanimously blocked a measure that would have stopped President Joe Biden from canceling hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt.
With Iowa Republican leaders likely to restrict access to abortion in the state following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade this past month, a potential legal battle over access to abortion pills is brewing. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/aaa-rating-given-to-city-of-cedar-falls-by-moody-s-investors-service/article_94702a2f-df61-5262-a3fd-4115cd564f82.html | 2022-07-08T14:06:54 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/aaa-rating-given-to-city-of-cedar-falls-by-moody-s-investors-service/article_94702a2f-df61-5262-a3fd-4115cd564f82.html |
Seventh in a series on The Courier’s Eight Over 80 winners.
WATERLOO — Joan Stigler’s childhood was built around three words: I love you.
Throughout her adult life, she’s made sure at-risk children hear those words, too. Whether it’s elementary students who struggle with reading or teens learning to parent or children needing behavioral guidance, many have flourished under Stigler’s warm, loving guidance.
That legacy made the 83-year-old (who pronounces her first name “JoAnn”) a shoo-in for a 2022 Courier Eight Over 80 award.
“She would spend as much time with them until she felt they had learned how to take care of themselves,” said Robert Brown, who nominated Stigler for the award.
She was born and raised in Marshalltown before moving to Waterloo in 1960. Stigler and her late husband, Michael, and their three children quickly planted roots at Payne Memorial AME Church.
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“I joined the choir and taught Sunday school,” she said. “I started with the little ones, and then did junior and senior high. … I’ve been a member there for more than 50 years.”
Payne Church was where she met her best friend, the late Lillian Thomas, who further sparked Stigler’s fire to help young people. Thomas, who died in September 2021, was a Courier 8 Over 80 winner in 2020.
The pair was a community force to be reckoned with.
“Lil knew how to plan things out. She just had that mother’s touch,” Stigler said. “She’s really left a hole in my heart since September.”
Stigler worked for a local telephone company for 31 years. She took advantage of a company program that paid for her college education. At 52 years old, she graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Her grade point average was 3.9.
Armed with her degree, compassion, kindness and wisdom, she poured her heart and soul into helping troubled youth.
“Ever since I was born I was always told ‘I love you.’ Some of the children I worked with had never heard that before. I just did not realize that until I started volunteering.
“Family was always very important when I was coming up as a child. We weren’t rich but we sure had a lot of love. … You think that everybody is raised alike and then you find out that it’s not true. Not everybody gets three meals. I had a blessed childhood, and so many kids weren’t getting what I got at home.”
Stigler was determined to be a part of the village it takes to raise children.
“Growing up, it really was a village. Neighbors, friends, grandparents, any adult could guide and correct us. As I became an adult and saw what was happening, I recognized the need for that village.”
Stigler was a mentor in a YWCA program that educated teen parents on how to care for their new babies. She volunteered in schools to help low-income and at-risk elementary students learn to read and was a mentor to children in the juvenile probation system.
“These kids came from not the best of neighborhoods and maybe had some troubles at home. I tried to get in their world,” Stigler explained. “That was rewarding for me because they were 6 to 12 years old and all they needed was somebody to listen and love them and talk to them. You could see they hadn’t been trained and didn’t know what love is. All they needed was love.”
Many of those children, now adults, have approached Stigler around town to thank her for her kindness and support.
“They were just young kids, 6 or 7. They’re grown men and women now, and some of them still come up and say to me, ‘Hey Ms. Stigler, do you remember me?’ It makes me feel like I made a difference.”
Stigler made an impact on the Cedar Valley in other ways, too. She was on the board of the Family and Children’s Council for three years, serving as board chair for a year. She also was on the Black Hawk County Board of Health for six years, with two of those years as chairwoman.
For three years, she was president of Club Les Dames, which was established in 1960 to promote personal growth, better community relations, and education among young Black women. Stigler also was a member of the diversity and multicultural affairs board at the phone company where she worked.
Stigler is modest about her accomplishments and influence on her community, and is grateful and humbled to receive an Eight Over 80 award.
“I was really surprised,” she said. “Why me? Who would ever think of me? But I’m honored. When I volunteer, I do it because it’s something I like to do.” | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/watch-now-joan-stigler-moved-by-love-to-serve-youths/article_e982a812-afae-51bf-9802-81244bea4863.html | 2022-07-08T14:07:00 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/watch-now-joan-stigler-moved-by-love-to-serve-youths/article_e982a812-afae-51bf-9802-81244bea4863.html |
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A Michigan regulatory panel said Thursday that it needs more information about safety risks before it can rule on Enbridge Energy's plan to extend an oil pipeline through a tunnel beneath a waterway linking two of the Great Lakes.
The state Public Service Commission voted 3-0 to seek further details about the potential for explosions and fires involving electrical equipment during construction of the tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
The commission's approval would be required for Enbridge to replace two existing Line 5 pipes in the straits, which connect Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, with a new segment that would run through the proposed underground tunnel.
"This has been an extensive process," Chairman Dan Scripps said. "We want to make sure that we get it right."
Enbridge and the state of Michigan are mired in legal battles over Line 5. The 69-year-old underground pipeline carries Canadian oil and natural gas liquids used for propane through northern Michigan and Wisconsin to refineries in Sarnia, Ontario.
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A 4-mile-long section divides into dual pipes that cross the bottom of the straits.
Enbridge is defying Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2020 order to shut down the line, a move long sought by environmental groups and Native American tribes who fear a rupture would devastate the lakes. The company says the line is in good condition and contends in a federal lawsuit that the Democratic governor doesn't have the jurisdiction to shut it down.
Enbridge, based in Calgary, Alberta, reached a deal with former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder in 2018 to build the $500 million tunnel. Enbridge has obtained permits from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and awaits word from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as Michigan Public Service Commission.
The commission said last year it would not pass judgment on whether the entire 645-mile line should continue operating, focusing instead on the underwater section.
Its three members are Whitmer appointees. Scripps and Tremaine Phillips are Democrats, while Katherine Peretick is an independent.
In its order Thursday, the commission said testimony, exhibits and briefings included too little about tunnel engineering and hazards.
Also lacking is information about safety and maintenance of the dual pipelines, "including leak detection systems and shutdown procedures," the order said.
Interviewed by telephone after the meeting in Lansing, Scripps said Enbridge had pegged the likelihood of an oil release from the tunnel pipe as "one in a million." The commission wants to know how the figure was calculated, he said, as well as steps to eliminate even that possibility.
In a statement, Enbridge said it already had provided "extensive" material on those matters but would answer further questions.
"The engineering and design of the tunnel has been developed in accordance with the tunnel agreement entered with the state, and in close coordination with the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to ensure its safety and design life," the company said.
The corridor authority was created under Snyder to oversee building and operation of the tunnel.
Pipeline critics praised the commission's push to learn more.
"Enbridge has not proven feasibility or safety for this project," said Beth Wallace of the National Wildlife Federation. "Enbridge has proven time and again that they cannot be trusted to operate Line 5 and they should not be trusted to blast a tunnel through the Great Lakes."
The commission's decision was the latest of many delays for the tunnel, which the company originally pledged to complete by 2024. The Army Corps is conducting a lengthy environmental impact study.
Enbridge said it remains committed to the project.
The Great Lakes Michigan Jobs Coalition, which represents industry and labor groups, urged the commission to "get back to work, move the tunnel project forward and protect tens of thousands of Michigan jobs." | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/michigan-panel-wants-details-on-great-lakes-oil-tunnel-plan/article_a75cc503-05fe-5cce-9a2f-db4465712422.html | 2022-07-08T14:08:26 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/michigan-panel-wants-details-on-great-lakes-oil-tunnel-plan/article_a75cc503-05fe-5cce-9a2f-db4465712422.html |
HOBART — Police have released surveillance photos in hopes the public can help identify a suspect in a check fraud case that resulted in the loss of several hundred dollars.
Police said they responded June 4 to the 7700 block of East 37th Avenue in reference to a check fraud that occurred on May 31.
Officers were told two fraudulent checks were written by the suspect shown in the surveillance images.
"The loss prevention officer also told the officer that the suspect shown in the surveillance images may have committed similar check frauds at other locations in Northwest Indiana," police said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Hobart Police Detective Cpl. Brandon Kissee at bkissee@cityofhobart.org or at 219-942-4588. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hobart-police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-check-fraud-case/article_b3e67a31-2164-5d8b-ace7-f20b4d363a6f.html | 2022-07-08T14:08:31 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hobart-police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-check-fraud-case/article_b3e67a31-2164-5d8b-ace7-f20b4d363a6f.html |
PORTAGE — Police have released surveillance photos in hopes the public can help identify a suspect in a recent theft from the local Meijer store.
The photos include what appears to be a man and vehicle police said he entered.
The retail theft occurred Wednesday, according to police.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Portage Police Detective Nicole Heuberger at 219-764-5707 or at nheuberger@portage-in.com .
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Meysin Hollowell
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 19
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202656
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Keith Wagner
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2202650
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Derek Frizzell
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number: 2202648
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Marquis Crawford
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Oshkosh, WI
Booking Number: 2202652
Charges: Weapons/firearm with a removed, obliterated or alteredd serial number, felony
Angie Quintanilla
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 45
Residence: Stevensville, MI
Booking Number: 2202642
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Harvey Jones
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Markham, IL
Booking Number: 2202640
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Daniel Hough
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 39
Residence: Marseilles, IL
Booking Number: 2202644
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Halina Duke
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number: 2202638
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jay Eagen
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202631
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Greggory Flisiak
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 59
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202637
Charges: OWI, felony
Steven Gregory
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 68
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202636
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
David Campbell
Arrest date: June 29, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Knox, IN
Booking Number: 2202641
Charges: Theft, felony
Shakila Williams
Arrest date: June 28, 2022
Age: 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2202624
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Berlmon Manley Jr.
Arrest date: June 28, 2022
Age: 56
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2202621
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Aunzette Smith
Arrest date: June 28, 2022
Age: 71
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202626
Charges: Criminal mischief, felony
Rodney Hatchett
Arrest date: June 28, 2022
Age: 36
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202622
Charges: Possession of a controlled substance, felony
Justin Chapman
Arrest date: June 28, 2022
Age: 19
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2202620
Charges: Weapons/firearm with a removed, obliterated or altered d serial number, felony
Tirris Rhymes
Arrest date: June 26, 2022
Age: 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202607
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
John Schmidt
Arrest date: June 26, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202602
Charges: Battery, felony
Onastea Tompkins
Arrest date: June 26, 2022
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202604
Charges: Strangulation, felony
Jerry Palmer
Arrest date: June 26, 2022
Age: 63
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202608
Charges: Child molestation, felony
Michael Kaufman
Arrest date: June 26, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202609
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Jeffrey Lambert
Arrest date: June 26, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2202605
Charges: Battery, felony
Ryan Buck
Arrest date: June 26, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2202601
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, felony
Phillip Twombly
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 44
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2202586
Charges: Dealing in methamphetamine, felony
Roel Ybarra
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Yorkville, IL
Booking Number: 2202594
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Selena Rivera
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202595
Charges: Identity deception, felony
Thomas Samuelson
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 64
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202597
Charges: Invasion of privacy, felony
Lonnie Savado Jr.
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 34
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202588
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
David Smith
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 51
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2202598
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Timothy Knoblock Jr.
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202578
Charges: Habitual traffic offender, felony
Lindsey Powell
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202587
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Dennis Jerome
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number: 2202583
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Logan King
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Hanna, IN
Booking Number: 2202582
Charges: OWI, felony
Adrian Albisu
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202579
Charges: Strangulation, felony
Jimmy Grott
Arrest date: June 25, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number: 2202593
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Cleveland Young
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202567
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Bartosz Wozniak
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202557
Charges: Possession of controlled substance, felony
Michael White
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 55
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202573
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, felony
Justin Phelps
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2202561
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Barry Sayger Jr.
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202562
Charges: Possession a hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Matthew Todosijevic
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 41
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202554
Charges: Child molestation, felony
Dylan Nova
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 20
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202565
Charges: Sexual misconduct with a minor, felony
Francis Higgins
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: River Woods, IL
Booking Number: 2202556
Charges: OWI, felony
Brittany Nellett
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202564
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Allen Hargrave
Arrest date: June 24, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202560
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
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INDIANAPOLIS — For the last 10 years, an organization called Empower Indy has been helping families in an area east of downtown Indianapolis that's experienced high crime rates.
Members of Church 52 started Empower Indy to help those in the community thrive, with much success.
Now, they are teaming up with the Midwest Food Bank, to bring in "Feed The Need," a new pop-up food distribution program.
At first, members started with the Christmas project – a yearlong fundraiser to provide families in their communities with necessities like shoes, clothes and toys.
The group, which has grown over the years, decided they needed a yearlong program to provide more help.
Jamie Inskeep is excited about the number of volunteers from Church 52 that keep looking for ways to help.
"We started with just a handful of volunteers, and now, we're into the hundreds," Inskeep said. "We went from serving 25 kids, [and] this past year, we served over 650, so it's just grown every single year. So we developed this nonprofit in response to that."
Now, they are partnered with the Midwest Food Bank to bring much-needed food relief to those impacted by the current economy and with food insecurity on the east and southeast sides of Indianapolis.
John Whitaker, executive director for Midwest Food Bank Indiana, said these pop-up distributions will be instrumental in supporting many facing their greatest time of need.
"People that were on the edge of poverty have fallen over across the line and are in poverty for the first time. And so we're seeing about a 25% increase in need," Whitaker said.
Other churches have been successful with pop-up shops, and Feed The Need knows the demand is there – but not just for food.
"This will be our first opportunity to feed families that we are also serving at Christmas time. We're calling it the Feed The Need as a way to say that we're going to feed your immediate needs, but we're also going to help the other needs in your life," Inskeep said. "We're hoping it will become a hub, a pop-up place where people know they can come and not just get groceries, but also resources such as ... affordable childcare and job opportunities and free haircuts and child support services."
The weekend pop-ups will help about 500 people in an area of Indianapolis with the highest percentage of poverty in Marion County.
The first Feed The Need pop-up will be held Saturday, July 9, at Church 52 Family Worship Center on Brooksville Road from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Families will get free groceries and have a convenient pickup every second Saturday of the month. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/empower-indy-helps-launch-pop-up-food-pantry-on-east-side-indianapolis/531-978fc236-7413-4340-b4d5-61d718f4bd65 | 2022-07-08T14:10:06 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/empower-indy-helps-launch-pop-up-food-pantry-on-east-side-indianapolis/531-978fc236-7413-4340-b4d5-61d718f4bd65 |
Average daily flows
Snake River at Heise 10,959 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 1,322 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 12,154 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 291 cfs
Jackson Lake is 48% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 75% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 45% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 58% of capacity.
As of July 7. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_5d2dcde4-fe03-11ec-9393-8bbece169bd3.html | 2022-07-08T14:22:34 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_5d2dcde4-fe03-11ec-9393-8bbece169bd3.html |
Lakeland accepting applications for interim city commissioner until Aug. 26
LAKELAND — Lakeland residents have until Aug. 26 to toss their hat in the ring to serve as an interim city commissioner.
Commissioner Phillip Walker submitted a letter of resignation marking Nov. 6 his last day representing the city's Northwest district, as he's running for Florida House District 50.
A city charter changed, approved by voters last year, and allows commissioners to appoint an interim commissioner until the next municipal election in November 2023.
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Those interested in serving as the city's Northwest District commissioner must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a resident of District A - Northwest District for at least one year prior to Nov. 7
- Never been convicted of a felony
- Be a registered voter
Candidates are asked to complete the Interim Candidate Contact Form on the city's website at lakelandgov.net/elections. The completed form should be submitted via email to cityclerk@lakelandgov.net.
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The city clerk's office will verify an individual is qualified before forwarding interested parties sending interested parties candidate's packet. The completed packet must be returned by noon on Aug. 26. Individuals will be asked to submit their resume or cover letter, voter ID card and proof of residency.
The commission will receive a list of all who apply in early and vote on who will take Walker's seat in September.
Sara-Megan Walsh can be reached at swalsh@theledger.com or 863-802-7545. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/lakeland-accepting-applications-interim-commissioner-phillip-walker-letter-resignation/7828889001/ | 2022-07-08T14:23:02 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/lakeland-accepting-applications-interim-commissioner-phillip-walker-letter-resignation/7828889001/ |
Alliance graduate earns master's degree from U.S. Army War College
ALLIANCE – Lt. Col. Robert Greiner recently earned a master's degree from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Greiner, a 1996 graduate of Alliance High, is the son of Frank and Pati Greiner. His military service began with Alliance's "B" Battery, 134th Field Artillery.
"I started my military career at age 17 and it is the only professional job I have ever known. To say that is has been a formative part of my life is an understatement," he said.
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Greiner, 41, received his master of strategic studies on June 10 during a graduation ceremony. He was a distinguished graduate of the program.
Greiner is an Army strategist.
He explained the master's program focused on senior-level military education and preparing students for positions in strategic leadership.
Mount Union discussion
In addition to his degree, Greiner also received an award for excellence for his graduation thesis, "A Foreseeable Finish: Evaluating Afghanistan Through Clausewitz' Secondary Trinity."
Greiner credited a panel discussion on military and security issues in March at the University of Mount Union – which he helping to shape his thesis.
He said he was wrestling with the complexities of the war in Afghanistan and how it ended. He shared his experience at the forum and said it "helped me refine" his theory.
His theory concerned society's "relative lack of agency" in Afghanistan and foreign policy, and its impact on the outcome of the 20-year-old war.
"I was extremely grateful for the opportunity to be sitting in my hometown having a collegial conversation with some deeply interested and informed individuals," Greiner said.
He added: "This gave me confidence that my thesis had both relevance and validity."
Impactful career
Greiner has 20 years of active duty with deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. His most recent assignment was as lead strategist for NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.
He also has served as an national security instructor at the Army college, lead planner for irregular warfare at the Pentagon and a policy analyst at the Department of State.
He and his wife, Christine Greiner (Yoder) of Wooster, and their five children reside in Pennsylvania. Greiner will remain on the faculty at the Army college.
"My career," he said, has helped him grow intellectually, personally and professionally; offered perspective on other cultures around the world and confidence in the U.S.
"Our nation – despite the discord and strife we see at home," Greiner said, "is the greatest in the world."
"Not because of our power but because our values; the very values that permit dissention of opinion and public debate. There are people in other nations who crave the freedoms we have - and often take for granted," he added.
Reach Benjamin Duer at 330-580-8567 or ben.duer@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @bduerREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/07/08/robert-greiner-alliance-army-masters-degree/7765441001/ | 2022-07-08T14:29:58 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/07/08/robert-greiner-alliance-army-masters-degree/7765441001/ |
THOMAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A massive fire burned for 12 hours and left several residents homeless at a Thomas Township condominium complex.
Numerous fire departments responded to the 9000 block of Greenway Boulevard near M-46 west of Saginaw after a large fire broke at the Swan Valley Condominiums just before 5 p.m. Thursday.
Thomas Township Fire Chief Michael Cousins said his department called for mutual aid to bring more firefighters immediately after they arrived because the flames were growing quickly above the second floor of the building.
"We started an aggressive attack," he said. "The fire was up in the attic space and started to spread out rapidly."
The fire continued burning through the night. As of 6 a.m. Friday, firefighters remained on the scene dousing hot spots, but no significant smoke or flames were visible.
Cousins said that all residents were evacuated and that everyone has been accounted for. No serious injuries were reported from the fire.
Cousins credited residents from the building with going door-to-door alerting neighbors to the fire for preventing any deaths or serious injuries.
"The residents were taking upon themselves as we arrived on scene getting people out, as they were working to get everybody out of the building," he said.
Dan Derow described returning home to see his building on fire after getting a phone call from a neighbor.
"When I got to Geddes Road, I saw the smoke still rising and then I realized it's going to be worse than I originally thought," he said.
Investigators will continue working to determine what caused the fire.
"I know a lot of good people in this building and a lot of good people lost a lot of things today," Derow said. "Luckily it doesn't look like anybody was hurt or injured and that's what makes it OK." | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/massive-condo-fire-west-of-saginaw-burns-through-the-night/article_ec64d378-fe48-11ec-8298-437717854b3c.html | 2022-07-08T14:32:18 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/massive-condo-fire-west-of-saginaw-burns-through-the-night/article_ec64d378-fe48-11ec-8298-437717854b3c.html |
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - A historic building in Saginaw could get fresh life if it can pass a test.
The STARS bus system serving the Saginaw area has placed the Potter Street Train Station off M-13 at the top of its list to potentially become a new hub.
Historians say the dilapidated train station once was a symbol of Saginaw's wealth and growing industry, but that all changed when freeways arrived. Rail traffic dwindled until the station closed in the 1980s.
The building was partially destroyed by a fire in the 1990s, but one historian said that shouldn't stop developers.
"There are buildings in far worse states than Potter Street, which have been rehabilitated, so I'm fairly confident we'll get a positive response," said STARS Executive Director Glenn Steffen. "There's a bunch of people in the city just itching to see something finally happen with this facility."
A feasibility study is underway, which could take a year to complete. Other sites in consideration for the new STARS hub are the Civitan Community Center and empty lots near Potter Street. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/study-to-determine-whether-historic-saginaw-train-station-can-be-reused/article_e1360a3e-febc-11ec-8a52-5fb3a3739175.html | 2022-07-08T14:32:24 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/study-to-determine-whether-historic-saginaw-train-station-can-be-reused/article_e1360a3e-febc-11ec-8a52-5fb3a3739175.html |
Where did Dewey Beach get its name? The saga of an admired admiral
“Special telephone from Rehoboth reports quiet along the coast,” The Lewes newspaper, the Delaware Pilot, breathlessly reported on May 7, 1898, “No Spanish Cruisers have been seen by the Life-Saving men.”
On Feb. 15, 1898, the battleship Maine was ripped apart by an explosion of unknown origin; and when the wreckage slipped beneath the waters of Havana harbor, it carried 260 American sailors with it. The outrage over the destruction of the Maine precipitated a war with Spain, which owned Cuba at that time.
When war was declared on April 25, 1898, residents of Lewes and Rehoboth feared that a Spanish fleet stationed in Cuba might steam north and shell coastal communities. A flotilla of five armed vessels, consisting of a gunboat, two torpedo boats and two patrol boats was assembled to protect the coast and the entrance to Delaware Bay.
The patrol boats were ordered to cruise up and down the coast and to report the approach of Spanish warships to the gunboat and torpedo boats which were stationed at the Delaware Breakwater. The presence of this mosquito fleet of armed vessels reassured coastal residents that measures were being taken to protect the coast.
The Delaware Pilot told its readers, “There is no necessity for a war scare at Rehoboth, ample protect will be furnished by the gunboat at the mouth of the bay and this delightful resort will probably be visited by more people this season than heretofore.”
In 1898, most of the Delaware coast was an undeveloped line of pristine beach and undisturbed dunes. The train brought thousands of vacationers to Rehoboth Beach each summer, but the resort was little more than a village.
South of Rehoboth, the coastal bay pinched close to the beach, the 60-room Douglass House sat a short distance from the surf and a Life-Saving Station stood watch over a nameless cluster of cottages. The buildings on the narrow stretch of sand were literally at the end of the road.
Less than a week after war was declared, Commodore Dewey led the Asiatic squadron into Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish fleet.
In a rare two-column headline, the Delaware Pilot reported in May 1898, “Battle of Manila. Commodore Dewey’s Victory Over Spanish Fleet Complete.”
The Lewes newspaper went on to report, “The American squadron, commanded by Commodore (George) Dewey, won a complete and glorious victory over the Spanish fleet in the Philippines Sunday. The fighting was of the fiercest character. The bravery of the American seamen was of the highest character, and, led by the intrepid Dewey, inflicted upon the enemy a veritable rout.”
Dewey was promoted to admiral, and he was proclaimed to be the greatest American naval hero since John Paul Jones.
A naming frenzy spread across the United States, as towns and streets began to be named after the hero of Manila Bay. On Oct. 29, 1898, the Delaware Pilot reported, “The new street running from South street to King … is completed, and will be known as Dewey Avenue. In the near future another street will be opened at block east of this one and will be named Manila Avenue.”
Longtime resident Lucy G. Branham recalled in the May 18, 1939, issue of the Delaware, “Mr. Allee Dick, who had a general grocery in Rehoboth, suggested that the name Dewey Beach be applied to the inhabited area along the beach front to the bay, south of ‘Rehoboth Village’ proper.”
With Dewey Beach firmly on the map, the naming frenzy subsided on the Delaware coast.
Principal sources
Delaware Pilot, April 30, May 7, and 29, 1898; May 18, 1939.
Barbara Quillen Dougherty, ed., Dewey Beach, History and Tales, pp. 13-14.
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Salisbury man sentenced on charges of rape, sex abuse of minor
A Salisbury man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for rape and sex abuse of a minor in Wicomico County Circuit Court.
Jeansony St. Louis, 53, was given the maximum allowable sentences for charges of second degree rape and sexual abuse of minor by Judge S. James Sarbanes.
He will be supervised and registered as a sexual offender for the remainder of his life after completing his sentence, Wicomico County State's Attorney's Office said in a release.
St. Louis had pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree rape and one count of sexual abuse of a minor on Oct. 21, 2021.
His sentencing was postponed to allow for a pre-sentence investigation and a mental health evaluation.
In July 2020, the minor victim reported the sexual abuse to a medical provider during a routine pediatric visit. The subsequent investigation revealed that St Louis had been sexually abusing the victim since December 2017, the state's attorney's office said.
More:Salisbury man sentenced to 28 years in child sex abuse case | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/salisbury-man-sentenced-on-charges-of-rape-sex-abuse-of-minor/65368283007/ | 2022-07-08T14:34:15 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/salisbury-man-sentenced-on-charges-of-rape-sex-abuse-of-minor/65368283007/ |
'The Walking Dead' star Jon Bernthal spotted at Jolly Roger in Ocean City, Maryland
Zombie fans, you may want to sit down for this one.
Ocean City is abuzz after a lucky few spotted one of Hollywood’s most notorious stars soaking up some sun at Jolly Roger Amusement Park.
Jon Bernthal, known for his breakout role as Shane in AMC’s hit television show “The Walking Dead,” was captured in a photo with an employee from Speedworld Go-Karts, located on 2901 Philadelphia Ave., over the Fourth of July weekend.
The selfie was shared on Facebook by Stacey Murray Desch, who wrote, “Look who’s in OC enjoying Jolly Rogers!”
The actor was also spotted in 2015 at Nicola Pizza in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the pizzeria posted to social media at the time.
Bernthal has appeared in many beloved films and television shows since his two-season stint on “The Walking Dead,” including Netflix’s “The Punisher,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Fury,” and “King Richard.” His most recent project, the HBO Original Limited Series “We Own This City,” premiered April 25, 2022, and is set in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland.
There's been speculation that Bernthal could reprise his role as Frank Castle/Punisher in "Armor Wars," a new Marvel series on Disney+ which is expected to debut in 2023.
The actor’s upcoming film, “Sharp Stick,” is also set to release in theaters July 29.
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The Eastern Shore is no stranger to exhilarating celebrity sightings. In March 2022, actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, also of “The Walking Dead,” and actress and wife Hilarie Burton Morgan, of “One Tree Hill,” were spotted having dinner at Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar in Ocean City.
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Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/the-walking-dead-star-jon-bernthal-spotted-in-ocean-city/65368799007/ | 2022-07-08T14:34:21 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/07/the-walking-dead-star-jon-bernthal-spotted-in-ocean-city/65368799007/ |
24-year-old Cambridge man shot and killed July 4
Shannon Marvel McNaught
Salisbury Daily Times
A 24-year-old Cambridge man was shot and killed the night of July 4.
The Cambridge Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Cosby lane for a reported shooting just before 9 p.m. that evening. They found Tyuane Johnson lying on the ground "suffering from apparent gunshot wounds," according to police. He succumbed to his injuries at Dorchester General Hospital.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Johnson's death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound.
Maryland State Police assumed the investigation, which is continuing. Anyone with information should contact police at 443-298-9447.
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It's hurricane season: Where Volusia and Flagler evacuees can shelter in a storm
One month in, the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a slow start.
But forecasters and other officials who must be mindful of storm systems say there's no time like the present to prepare, especially for those who may need to go to a shelter.
"Shelters do not provide luxury accommodations and should be used only as a last resort," Jim Judge, interim director of Volusia County Emergency Management, said in a news release. "The best place to shelter is outside the evacuation area, in a hotel, or in a safe and secure structure with family and friends."
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Currently, there are at least 15 potential shelters in Volusia County for this storm season. An estimated 5,000 people can be accommodated, and officials will open additional shelters if necessary.
General population (no pets):
- Ormond Beach Middle School, 151 Domicilio Ave., Ormond Beach
- Sweetwater Elementary School, 5800 Victoria Gardens, Port Orange
- T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School, 100 E. Washington Ave., Pierson
- Citrus Grove Elementary School, 729 Hazen Road, DeLand
While general population shelters provide a place to sleep as well as food, water and other basic necessities, there's little privacy and little to do, Pat Kuehn, a spokeswoman for Volusia County, said in the release.
These shelters also can be noisy and crowded.
People and pets:
- Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. State Road 44, DeLand
- Mainland High School, 1255 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
- New Smyrna Beach High School, 1015 10th St., New Smyrna Beach
- DeLand High School, 800 Hill Ave., DeLand
- University High School, 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave., Orange City
Special needs (pet friendly):
- Hinson Middle School, 1860 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
- Creekside Middle School, 6801 Airport Road, Port Orange
- Atlantic High School, 1250 Reed Canal Road, Port Orange
- Freedom Elementary School, 1395 S. Blue Lake Ave., DeLand
- Galaxy Middle School, 2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona
- Heritage Middle School, 1001 Parnell Court, Deltona
Special needs evacuees should register with a shelter as soon as possible, Judge said.
"Don’t wait until a storm is approaching, because our phones will be ringing off the hook," Judge said
Health care professionals will be on hand, but these shelters aren't for people who need around-the-clock or complex care, a hospital bed or a ventilator, Kuehn said. Evacuees should be accompanied by only one caregiver.
Elderly people, people with impairments (physical, mental, sensory, visual or hearing) and people who need supplemental oxygen should register with Emergency Management by calling 386-258-4088 or downloading the form from Volusia.org.
Special needs evacuees with pets should call 386-248-1790 for additional assistance.
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Shelter do's and don'ts
Here's what evacuees should bring for their shelter stay:
- Folding lounge chair, air mattress or cot along with bedding, pillow and blanket
- Special dietary food, snacks and comfort food
- Extra clothing
- Medications and medical supplies
- Oxygen supplies
- Toiletry items
- Earbuds to listen to music
- A charger for your phone and laptop
- Flashlight and batteries
- Diapers, infant and elderly/disabled necessities
- Time-occupiers such as books, magazines, games or cards
- Important papers, credit cards, cash and identification
Don't bring:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Smoking or vaping materials or devices
- Valuables
- Weapons
- Heavy or multiple pieces of luggage
Flagler County
Schools typically function as storm shelters in Flagler County, but officials determine which ones to open on a storm-by-storm basis, Jonathan Lord, emergency management director, said.
In the event of a storm-related evacuation, residents should monitor Flagler County Emergency Management's social media channels and register with ALERTFlagler.
'Tis the season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast predicts an active season with 14 to 21 named storms developing. Three to six of those could be Category 3 and up hurricanes with wind speeds starting at 111 mph.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, but storms don't use calendars.
For the past seven years, a storm with a rotating circulation pattern and wind speeds reaching at least 39 mph has appeared in May, prior to the official start, earning itself a name from the World Meteorological Organization.
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A system is labeled a tropical storm if wind speeds reach 39 mph; it becomes a hurricane if winds reach 74 mph.
As a result, weather experts have discussed moving the start date to May 15. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/07/07/hurricane-shelters-volusia-and-flagler-counties-florida-residents-who-must-evacuate/7784908001/ | 2022-07-08T14:34:30 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/07/07/hurricane-shelters-volusia-and-flagler-counties-florida-residents-who-must-evacuate/7784908001/ |
Chesapeake Bay dead zones forecast to be lower for summer 2022
The ripple effects on commerce and the environment when the Chesapeake Bay is replete with "dead zones" of low oxygen is profound, but this season's forecast has a silver lining.
In June, researchers announced hypoxic volume, or “dead zones”, is predicted to be 13% lower than average over the summer months thanks to below average amount of water entering the bay from the watershed’s tributaries this past spring.
The forecast also means decreased nutrient and sediment pollution from jurisdictions within the watershed. The researchers are from the Chesapeake Bay Program, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University of Michigan and U.S. Geological Survey.
“Dissolved oxygen levels are a key measure of bay health, as sufficient oxygen is needed to support vital fish, crab and oyster populations, as well as a healthy ecosystem. The forecast brings attention to our continued progress towards implementation of nutrient reduction strategies to improve oxygen conditions," said Mark Trice, water quality program manager for the Maryland Department of Natural Resource.
These areas form when excess nutrients, including both nitrogen and phosphorus, enter the water through polluted runoff and feed naturally occurring algae. This drives the growth of algae blooms, which eventually die and decompose, removing oxygen from the surrounding waters faster than it can be replenished.
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Aaron Bever, managing scientist at Anchor QEA, a firm that studies models and forecasts based on the most up-to-date river flow and nutrient inputs from the U.S. Geological Survey, noted this summer is shaping up to be similar to 2020, when hypoxia conditions were relatively good compared to the long-term average and the recent past.
"We will have to wait and see how weather during the summer of 2022 impacts the total amount of hypoxia, but the bay is off to a promising start to the summer,” Bever said.
'Dead zone' impact
Throughout the year, researchers measure oxygen and nutrient levels as part of the Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Program, a baywide cooperative effort involving watershed jurisdictions, several federal agencies, 10 academic institutions and more than 30 scientists.
Among these institutions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality conduct eight to 10 cruises between May through October, depending on weather conditions, to track summer hypoxia in the Chesapeake Bay.
Results from each monitoring cruise can be accessed through the Eyes on the Bay website for the Maryland portion of the bay and the VECOS website for the Virginia portion.
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“The fact that hypoxia in the bay is once again forecasted to be lower than the long-term average is clearly a positive sign for bay restoration. When we consider that hypoxia is continually being exacerbated by marine heat waves and warmer bay waters, this recent success of our nutrient management efforts is even more impressive," said Marjy Friedrichs, a Virginia Institute of Marine Science research professor.
Weather conditions also play a role in the size and duration of the annual dead zone. Heavy rainfall can lead to strong river flows entering the bay, which carries along increased amounts of nutrient and sediment pollution. Above average spring freshwater flows to the bay, along with hot temperatures and weak winds in the summer, provide the ideal conditions for the dead zone to grow larger and last longer.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation noted under the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, that in 2010, the bay jurisdictions agreed to cut nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution in the bay and its waterways to science-based numeric limits.
The Blueprint gives them until 2025 to adopt the policies and practices needed to achieve those reductions. The three major bay states are Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Virginia is largely on track to meet its commitments the foundation said. Maryland must ramp up its efforts to reduce pollution from agriculture as well as ensure its sewage treatment plants are in compliance with their permits. However, Pennsylvania is significantly "off track."
“The bay states are relying on reducing pollution from agriculture as the primary means of meeting Blueprint commitments. Many conservation practices have the added benefits of helping to reduce greenhouse gases, making farms more resilient to climate change with its more intense storms and improving the farmer's bottom line," said Beth McGee, Chesapeake Bay Foundation director of science and agricultural policy.
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The foundation argues the Susquehanna River delivers about 40% of the nitrogen pollution that causes dead zones, with the vast majority of that coming from Pennsylvania.
"Pennsylvania’s plan to meet its requirements, however, is sorely deficient. By its own accounting, the Commonwealth needs to increase spending by more than $300 million or more annually to implement a plan that does not even achieve the requirements," said the foundation in a statement.
Currently, the foundation and the attorneys general for Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Delaware are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over "its failure to hold Pennsylvania accountable." | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/08/chesapeake-bay-dead-zones-kill-aquatic-life-predicted-to-be-lower-summer-2022/65367642007/ | 2022-07-08T14:34:33 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/08/chesapeake-bay-dead-zones-kill-aquatic-life-predicted-to-be-lower-summer-2022/65367642007/ |
Altamonte Springs teen drowns Thursday evening during ocean swim in Daytona Beach
An Altamonte Springs boy drowned Thursday evening in Daytona Beach, an official said Friday morning.
The 14-year-old and three of his friends were swimming in the ocean in the area of the Hard Rock Hotel about 7:30 p.m. when the other teens lost sight of him, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs.
The agency, along with assistance from the Coast Guard, deployed rescue skis, drones and rescue swimmers to search for the boy, Malphurs said. The search ended at about 9 p.m. due to poor visibility.
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Bystanders found him about 9:30 p.m., less than a mile north of where he went missing. They made attemps to save his life, but he was pronounced dead at an area hospital, Malphurs said. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/07/08/florida-teen-drowns-daytona-beach-during-ocean-swim-thursday-evening/10012010002/ | 2022-07-08T14:34:36 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/07/08/florida-teen-drowns-daytona-beach-during-ocean-swim-thursday-evening/10012010002/ |
Worcester County Commissioners: Meet the candidates in 2022 primary election
Delmarva Now/The Daily Times sent questionnaires to the Republicans and Democrats seeking a seat on the Worcester County Commission.
Included were basic biographical questions, as well as opportunities to list websites and social media accounts so voters can learn beyond just answers to the questions we asked. Responses were limited to 500 characters — the equivalent of more than two tweets. Responses are published unedited.
The questionnaire was sent in mid-June, and follow-ups were made with those who hadn't responded. Those who didn't answer by June 29 are listed below as "Did not respond."
The primary is July 19, but early voting runs from July 7 through July 14.
Below, you will find biographical information followed by Q&A responses:
District 1
(Both unopposed in primary)
Caryn Abbott
Republican
Did not respond.
Joshua C. Nordstrom
Democrat
https://www.facebook.com/VoteNordstrom/
Occupation: County Commissioner
Primary residence: Pocomoke City
District 2
Catherine Freeman
Democrat
Occupation: Retired RN, presently President Backstreet Bikes Inc.
Primary residence: Girdletree
Diana Purnell
Democrat
Did not respond.
District 3
Eric Fiori
Republican
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078046343130
https://www.instagram.com/ericfioriworcester/
Occupation: Owner of Bayside Jet Drive and Partner in Forgotten 50 Distilling
Primary residence: Off Assateague Road
Thomas L. Gulyas
Republican
https://www.facebook.com/TG4W3
Occupation: President of ACE Printing & Mailing
Primary residence: Berlin
Shawn Anthony Kotwica
Republican
Did not respond.
Tim VanVonno
Republican
Occupation: Real estate developer
Primary residence: Berlin
District 4
Nancy K. Bradford
Republican
https://www.nancybradfordforcountycommissioner.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nancybradfordforcountycommissioner
Occupation: Vice president, Bank of Ocean City
Primary residence: Berlin
Theodore "Ted" J. Elder
Republican
Did not respond.
Jeff McMahon
Republican
Did not respond.
Virgil L. Shockley
Republican
Occupation: Farmer
Primary residence: Snow Hill
District 5
Chip Bertino
Republican
www.facebook.com/CommissionerChipBertino
Occupation: Newspaper publisher and commissioner, Ocean Pines
Grant Helvey
Republican
Occupation: Retired Verizon staff engineering manager
Primary residence: Ocean Pines
District 6
Richard Allen Addis Jr.
Republican
https://www.facebook.com/richardaddiscommissioner
Occupation: Radio Systems Technician and IT specialist / Farmer
Primary residence: Bishopville
Madison "Jim" Bunting Jr.
Republican
Did not respond.
District 7
Joseph M. Mitrecic
(unopposed)
What makes you the best candidate for this office?
Nordstrom: For the last four years, I have served my community with dignity, transparency and a proven record of hard work and success. I have the skills, education and experience needed to continue to effectively represent southern Worcester County. I have spent my time as commissioner developing relationships and helping constituents with their needs, and I will continue to work with my colleagues and county staff to develop new ideas, implement needed policies and improve our county infrastructure.
Freeman: I can make better decisions then the incumbent has for the people in District 2. Decisions that help the voters and not the lobbyists or big developers. I am giving the voters a choice in District 2, which we all should have at elections. I belong to the most trusted profession on Earth, nursing. Community Health and School Nursing were my expertise. I know people and what they need. I know the community and what it needs. I am not backed by any money or campaign funds.
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Fiori: As owner of Bayside Jet Drive and business partner of Forgotten Fifty Distillery, I am knowledgeable of the local economy. I serve on the Worcester County Education Foundation, I am endorsed by the WCTA and I support my wife, who is an OCES teacher. I volunteer coach my three young, active children in sports. I support funding of ALL first responders. I'm a great manager and leader. I'm committed to building a strong partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life for ALL our citizens.
Gulyas: While sitting on Berlin Town Council, I found politics can be rewarding and it gave me the opportunity to see the immediate results of the positive impacts I, and the rest of the council, made. I want a better future for this County. I see the challenges of our fiscal, infrastructure, planningand farming environments. I want to restore active and positive leadership in Snow Hill. You need an experienced commissioner for District 3. I am that man and I respectively ask you for your vote.
vanVonno: I have always been an entrepreneur, and construction and real estate have been my passion over the last 30 years. My companies have built-out over 500 homes and commercial development projects. I have been involved in every phase of construction, to include land acquisition, plan development, zoning hearings, permitting, design, real estate brokerage and project management. My experiences both professional and personal will allow me to understand the issues facing our district.
Bradford: My experience in the banking industry affords me the skills and knowledge to be the best candidate to manage our tax payer dollars. I have experience leadership skills in both banking and nonprofit organizations. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for Diakonia and the Board of Directors for the Ocean City Development Corporation. I have always been actively involved in my community through various organizations. I sincerely care about the well-being of others in our community.
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Shockley: I am the most qualified to represent District Four, which is considered the agricultural district. Roughly 30% of the county’s economy is derived from crop farming, poultry and other agricultural businesses. I have been farming for 55 years and raising chickens for 42 years. During my 16 years as a commissioner, I represented the farming community locally and at the state level. We must save farmland.
Bertino: I am running for reelection to continue representing my Ocean Pines district and to serve the entire county as I have during the past eight years with a conservative approach to county government. During my time in office, I believe I have demonstrated a responsive, accessible, responsible and effective approach to public service; valuing community involvement and taking a conservative perspective on taxpayer-funded allocations.
Helvey: I qualify to replace the two-term incumbent by having economic and engineering training and 23 years of executive level experience for the Verizon Telephone Company and 40 years of civic activism as president of Calvert County Jaycees, Jaycee International Senator, County Liquor Commissioner, dounder of a Veterans Memorial in my hometown, xhairman of Worcester County Tea Party, xhairman of Worcester County Republican Central Committee and selegate to the Republican National Convention.
Addis: At 38 years of age, I have the energy, drive and tenacity to provide the level of service our citizens expect and deserve. I am a Constitutionist, having completed courses at the Institute on the Constitution on both our Maryland and federal constitutions. As an IT specialist and first generation farmer, I have the unique skill set to explore all technologies to provide broadband to every resident and understand the challenges facing our largest industry in the county, which is agriculture.
What is the top issue facing this office, and what are your plans to address it?
Nordstrom: Our top priority as commissioners continues to be providing each of our residents and businesses with reliable, high-speed internet service. The availability of broadband will give the citizens of Worcester County the ability to work and learn from home, providing greater employment opportunities for all. High-speed fiber is currently being deployed across the county, but we must continue to seek funding through state and federal grants, and wisely utilize our assets to complete this project.
Freeman: My top issue is the disconnect between the commissioners and their constituents. I plan to break that disconnect. I want voters to know who their commissioner is and what they really stand for, and how they voted and why. I'm not intimidated by the commissioners and their money issues.
Fiori: Comprehensive rezoning and controlled growth is a top issue. With more people discovering that Worcester County is an amazing place to live, our year-round population is growing at record rates. With that growth, water and sewer infrastructure is a key element for both controlled growth as well as being stewards of our environment. Over the next four years, navigating the expansion will be complicated and require knowledge, foresight, and the ability to work with experts and the community.
Gulyas:
- Bringing better access to mental health care in Worcester County for both adults and children.
- Bringing fire/ambulance service to West Ocean City, where it is sorely needed.
- Supporting our schools, each precious child and the dedicated teachers, administrators and staff.
- Central booking at our jail. Get law enforcement back on the roads.
- Additional school SROs.
- Biking, walking paths and traffic safety on county roads.
- Ensuring county employees are paid fairly and equitably.
- Sports Core Complex
vanVonno: Each of these items will be diligently pursued by me through effective communication, budgeting and community involvement:
- 1- PRESERVING COMMUNITY SPIRIT, VALUES & HEALTH
- 2-SMART GROWTH AND CREATING A TAX BASE FOR COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
- 3-CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
- 4-RESPONSIVE COMMUNICATION FOR CITIZENS
- 5-ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
- 6-SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
- 7-SAFETY
- 8-INCREASED SUPPORT FOR ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL
Bradford: I believe the top issue of this office is and will always be financial stability. Without sufficient revenues and wise spending, the county could not financially support essential services and programs. Economic development through business creation and expansion produces and retains jobs, resulting in additional tax revenue. The fund balance reflects the county's economic stability and should not be used to balance the budget. It is essential that this fund balance be managed appropriately.
Shockley: By December of 2022, when the commissioners are sworn in, we will have inflation in the double digits, sky-high interest rates and will be in a recession. As in 2008, we will have a huge decline in revenue, even though it will take a couple of years to work its way through the county budget. I am the only one running who was elected in that time and knows what was done right and what was done wrong. 16 years of experience matters. Worcester cannot afford inexperience at this critical time.
Bertino: The belief that tax dollars are an unlimited funding source for initiatives that fall outside taxpayer responsibility and expectation. Unfunded state mandates that siphon from the wallets of county taxpayers millions of dollars in additional tax burdens. Fire and EMS funding solutions ensuring trained and professional personnel and proper equipment during emergencies. This is an ongoing commissioner initiative which I support.Countywide broadband connectivity.
Helvey: A major issue facing Worcester County is a flawed and outdated County Comprehensive Development Plan and state land use programs that create government ownership of property rights to 69% of the land area of the county. These programs inhibit free enterprise and prevent new rural residential development, causing housing shortages and encouraging less desirable concentrated residential development. I will encourage an update to the County Comprehensive Development Plan.
Addis: There is no one issue the county faces that is more detrimental than another. It is the aggregate of issues that is the problem. Development outpacing infrastructure up north, under-development plaguing the south. Carrying over 120 million in bond debt and trying to borrow tens of millions more for a sports complex that has no business plan or estimate of revenues. Stop lending money for municipal projects like Snow Hill's paddle wheel boat and start funding road and emergency service upgrades. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/08/worcester-county-commissioners-meet-2022-primary-election-candidates/65366031007/ | 2022-07-08T14:34:39 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/08/worcester-county-commissioners-meet-2022-primary-election-candidates/65366031007/ |
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