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SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. — A pilot captured a video making an emergency landing on Highway 74 on Sunday, according to a Facebook post from a sheriff's office.
Swain County deputies said a pilot was able to successfully land a plane without injuries. Then posted this video from the pilot's GoPro camera from the cockpit on Facebook.
In the video, you could see drivers alert, slowing down, and making room for the plane and it landed safely on the highway.
Sheriff Cochran said, 'What an OUTSTANDING job' and no injuries. AMAZING If you look closely at 0:20 you will see the power lines the pilot was able to avoid. There were so many things that could have been catastrophic but they didn't happen.'
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INDIANAPOLIS — Police are looking for two vehicles that reportedly hit and killed a woman walking along a northwest Indianapolis street.
An IMPD spokesperson said police got a call just after 10:30 p.m. Friday of a person down in the roadway on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street near 33rd Street. Officers arrived to find an adult female in the road, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the woman was struck in the northbound lanes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, then went into the southbound lanes, where she was struck by a second vehicle.
Police said neither vehicle stopped at the scene of the crash and officers are now searching for those vehicles. The spokesperson said car parts found in the area may help investigators determine a make and model of the vehicles involved.
The identity of the victim has not yet been confirmed.
Police are asking anyone with information about the woman's death to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/woman-hit-killed-while-walking-along-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-street-friday-night-pedestrian/531-5e8c8a17-1f98-402e-b0f9-a331a8328134 | 2022-07-09T05:21:17 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/woman-hit-killed-while-walking-along-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-street-friday-night-pedestrian/531-5e8c8a17-1f98-402e-b0f9-a331a8328134 |
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — A species of oak tree that was thought to be extinct has been found at a national park in Texas.
Researchers with the Morton Arboretum in Illinois and United States Botanic Garden discovered the Quercus tardifolia tree -- also known as a lateleaf oak -- at Big Bend National Park on May 25.
The tree was described as being 30 feet tall and in poor condition.
According to the Morton Arboretum, a research center specializing in trees, it was previously believed that the last living tree of this kind had perished in 2011.
Researchers said they may be able to help protect other endangered species of trees by studying why this particular oak tree is going extinct.
"This work is crucial to preserve the biodiversity that Earth is so quickly losing," said Murphy Westwood, vice president of science and conservation at The Morton Arboretum. "If we ignore the decline of Q. tardifolia and other rare, endangered trees, we could see countless domino effects with the loss of other living entities in the ecosystems supported by those trees."
Researchers described the condition of the tree at Big Bend as "dire," suffering from a severe fungal infection and with a trunk showing signs of scarring from fire.
The group that made the discovery is working with the National Park Service to help reduce threats that could end the tree's life, such as wildfires and drought.
Researchers are also looking for acorns to breed new specimens.
“The United States Botanic Garden is thrilled about the success of this partnership and collecting trip that rediscovered such a rare oak,” said Susan Pell, acting executive director at the United States Botanic Garden.
“Across the planet, oaks serve as an ecological anchor cleaning air, filtering water, sequestering carbon dioxide and supporting countless fungi, insects, birds and mammals,” Westwood added. "When one is lost, we don’t know what else we might permanently lose in its wake." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/oak-tree-extinct-found-texas-big-bend-national-park/287-b276b2d5-8c9e-4265-970e-ee2f94a3b874 | 2022-07-09T05:29:44 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/oak-tree-extinct-found-texas-big-bend-national-park/287-b276b2d5-8c9e-4265-970e-ee2f94a3b874 |
SAN ANTONIO — A woman in her 80s was shot and killed by her husband inside a northwest-side Methodist Healthcare hospital, the San Antonio Police Department said.
The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
Authorities said this was not an active shooter, and at no point were hospital employees, visitors or patients in any danger.
Police said they believe the husband, who was also in his 80s, shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself. That information is preliminary, but authorities said it is a "very tragic situation."
In a statement provided later to KENS 5, a Methodist spokesperson said the company would work to provide resources for hospital staff in the aftermath of the incident.
"We are deeply saddened by the two lives tragically lost on our campus this morning and extend our thoughts and prayers to their families," the statement reads. "Law enforcement was notified, responded quickly and immediately began their investigation. Our staff is understandably shaken by this tragedy and we will be providing resources, including counseling, to our colleagues who may be impacted. As we assist law enforcement with their investigation, we continue to care for our patients and all services at our hospital remain open.
The homicide unit is now conducting their investigation.
More on KENS 5: | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/man-fatally-shoots-wife-himself-inside-san-antonio-hospital-police-say/273-d8cd6c5d-4e0d-4a5d-844f-eb4801bd5602 | 2022-07-09T05:29:51 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/man-fatally-shoots-wife-himself-inside-san-antonio-hospital-police-say/273-d8cd6c5d-4e0d-4a5d-844f-eb4801bd5602 |
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — A species of oak tree that was thought to be extinct has been found at a national park in Texas.
Researchers with the Morton Arboretum in Illinois and United States Botanic Garden discovered the Quercus tardifolia tree -- also known as a lateleaf oak -- at Big Bend National Park on May 25.
The tree was described as being 30 feet tall and in poor condition.
According to the Morton Arboretum, a research center specializing in trees, it was previously believed that the last living tree of this kind had perished in 2011.
Researchers said they may be able to help protect other endangered species of trees by studying why this particular oak tree is going extinct.
"This work is crucial to preserve the biodiversity that Earth is so quickly losing," said Murphy Westwood, vice president of science and conservation at The Morton Arboretum. "If we ignore the decline of Q. tardifolia and other rare, endangered trees, we could see countless domino effects with the loss of other living entities in the ecosystems supported by those trees."
Researchers described the condition of the tree at Big Bend as "dire," suffering from a severe fungal infection and with a trunk showing signs of scarring from fire.
The group that made the discovery is working with the National Park Service to help reduce threats that could end the tree's life, such as wildfires and drought.
Researchers are also looking for acorns to breed new specimens.
“The United States Botanic Garden is thrilled about the success of this partnership and collecting trip that rediscovered such a rare oak,” said Susan Pell, acting executive director at the United States Botanic Garden.
“Across the planet, oaks serve as an ecological anchor cleaning air, filtering water, sequestering carbon dioxide and supporting countless fungi, insects, birds and mammals,” Westwood added. "When one is lost, we don’t know what else we might permanently lose in its wake." | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/oak-tree-extinct-found-texas-big-bend-national-park/287-b276b2d5-8c9e-4265-970e-ee2f94a3b874 | 2022-07-09T05:29:57 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/oak-tree-extinct-found-texas-big-bend-national-park/287-b276b2d5-8c9e-4265-970e-ee2f94a3b874 |
Teen boy injured in shooting at Shreveport apartment complex Friday evening
Makenzie Boucher
Shreveport Times
A Shreveport teen was shot at an apartment complex Friday evening.
Shreveport Police Department is working a shooting that occurred on Mansfield Road at 6:45 p.m.
A 15-year-old male reportedly was injureand has been transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
This developing story will be updated.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
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More than 2,100 customers were without power in northwest Midland on Friday night because of an outage, according to Oncor.
The electric delivery company reported that 1,123 customers were impacted as of 10:50 p.m. The estimated time for restoration was listed as 1 a.m., according to the company.
By 11 p.m., that number had climbed to 2,100.
At midnight, that number had fallen to 1,486 customers, and an estimated time for restoration had moved to 3 a.m., according to the company.
That area included residents outside Loop 250, included Green Tree. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Oncor-Power-outage-taking-place-in-NW-Midland-17294051.php | 2022-07-09T06:29:50 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Oncor-Power-outage-taking-place-in-NW-Midland-17294051.php |
The victim of a brutal road rage attack in the Bronx is sharing new details of her traumatic experience, as she pleads for police to find the man whose violent outburst later caused her to suffer a miscarriage.
Estrella Guzman was driving in Fordham Heights around 5:30 p.m. on June 6, when she said she was followed and cutoff by a stranger outside a clothing store along a shopping strip.
"He followed me all the way...he was trying to bash my car, tailgating me," she told NBC New York.
She said she tried to drive away, but the man's car had her pinned near Grand Concourse and Fordham Road. Guzman then stepped out of her car to see what was wrong. What happened next was captured on surveillance video, released by the NYPD on Friday.
It shows the man and Guzman battling in the middle of a street, with her stepping backward as he pushes forward. Then the woman appears to fall against a car, out of the view of the camera. The man bashes Guzman on the head with what appears to be a screwdriver during the broad daylight attack.
"He just stepped out and assaulted me. He came out with a screwdriver, stabbed me. He was aiming at my neck," she said. "He was really trying to kill me."
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The man's arms are seen moving, and hers also appear to flail, as the fight continues while bystanders move around them.
The man hit her repeatedly in the head, causing deep cuts and wounds. Fighting to escape the attack, Guzman said she thought about her family and dug her fingers into the man's eyes.
"I just started clawing his eyes out, and then he started stabbing me in my head...He dragged me to the middle of the street, and no one still helped," she said, and described what went through her mind. "I'm coming home to my son, to my 7-year-old son today. I'm not going to die like this. This is not the way I'm going out."
Bleeding with cuts to her body, Guzman was rushed to the hospital — where she learned she was pregnant.
Two weeks after the attack, she said the stress and trauma took a devastating toll: The PTSD she was suffering from as a result of the violence caused her to have a miscarriage.
"I don't have my unborn child anymore and I just really need them to find [the attacker]. This could've been anybody's sister, anybody's mother," she said.
As police search for the road rage attacker who drove off in a silver BMW, Guzman said she is living in fear and needs justice.
"They still haven't found the assailant and I just really hope they do. It's a very traumatizing thing to go through," she said.
Police released surveillance of the attacker. Anyone with information about him is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/he-was-trying-to-kill-me-woman-says-bronx-road-rage-attack-led-to-miscarriage-ptsd/3767263/ | 2022-07-09T06:33:29 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/he-was-trying-to-kill-me-woman-says-bronx-road-rage-attack-led-to-miscarriage-ptsd/3767263/ |
Pandemic-ravaged restaurants in New York City — some of which still struggling through staffing shortages — now have a new complication to face, as an extortion scam from international blackmailers is hitting local eateries where it hurts the most: their reputations.
Earlier in the week, popular East Village vegan restaurant Avant Garden suddenly started seeing multiple 1-star reviews pop up online. That set off red flags for their marketing director, Jason Littrell.
"For us, we enjoy almost 500 positive reviews and we don't get 1-star reviews very often at all, so when we see this consistently we start to get worried and frustrated," Littrell said. "Consistent bad reviews can be very damaging to a bar or restaurant."
But the bad review kept on coming in — and then the ransom emails arrived. They demanded money in online gift cards to remove the negative posts.
"They were saying 'We are from India, we are very poor, send us a $75 Google gift card, we get $50 of that and that feeds us for three weeks," said Littrell. "So our first thought was, oh maybe this is real and we want to be empathetic and maybe we can help these people. And then it started to be transactional and clearly very coordinated and dispassionate to a certain degree."
Avant Garden did some digging and realized the same accounts posting on their page appeared to also be targeting other NYC restaurants, and beyond.
"You can actually see the individual that left the review and where they left a review, and we were like, wait a second, they're doing a lot of traveling. They have left four 1-star reviews in four cities, states and countries the last four days."
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A Google spokesperson told NBC New York that they are actively investigating the case, saying "our policies clearly state reviews must be based on real experiences, and when we find policy violations, we take swift action ranging from content removal to account suspension and even litigation."
In the meantime, Littrell is warning others to be on alert.
"I've never seen anything like this. It was creative, coordinated, very organized, technically savvy — we were very taken aback by it," he said. "It exposes a specific and really mean attack on independent bars and restaurants, and it could be anybody. This kind of thing is really impactful."
The restaurant has not contacted police, and are awaiting action from Google. So far, the negative reviews have not yet lowered their overall star rating. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/scammers-threaten-nyc-restaurants-with-flood-of-bad-reviews-unless-they-get-gift-cards/3767356/ | 2022-07-09T06:33:36 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/scammers-threaten-nyc-restaurants-with-flood-of-bad-reviews-unless-they-get-gift-cards/3767356/ |
FORT MYES BEACH, Fla. – The company hired to launch fireworks on Fort Myers Beach to celebrate the Fourth of July ran into several safety concerns, according to fire officials.
Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ronald Martin outlined seven “key issues” with Exposhows Inc., the company putting on the show, in an email.
The most alarming was that a fire inspector caught an error where the crew setting up the display array was “aimed incorrectly” at the beach.
“Thank God the fire department knew about it and went and checked it out,” said Anne Garvin.
Fire Chief Martin said the department’s “Life Safety Specialist quickly identified the error and had the vendor fix the issue.”
“They had everything facing the people and people,” said Kathy Hirtzer.” Hello? Are you really a pyrotechnics company? I mean really?”
According to career pyrotechnic and CEO of Fireworks by Grucci, Phil Grucci, it’s a request that shouldn’t have had to been asked.
“Safety is the first and foremost,” said Grucci, a sixth-generation pyrotechnic. “There’s an industry-standard out there. One of them is not to aim or have an angle of a mortar that’s going to have an aerial shell in it, angled towards the audience.”
That wasn’t the first departments only request of the day. The company didn’t give Fort Myers Beach Fire a heads up on when they were coming to set up, which the fire chief said is mandatory.
The chief also said Exposhows Inc. showed up with expired fire extinguishers and left tubes used to launch fireworks out in the weather overnight. They also didn’t have the right protective barriers to keep themselves safe during the display.
“Wow,” said Hirtzer. “They should get their money back!”
It wasn’t a cheap night. The Town of Fort Myers Beach spent $30,000 in taxpayer dollars to put the show on, according to documents.
Word on the street from Hirtzer is that they didn’t get their money’s worth.
“Half of them didn’t go off,” she said.
There was an issue with the ignition wire that launces the fireworks, said the chief. They corrected the issue, but the chief didn’t elaborate on how it impacted the show.
“Next year, I’d hire a different company,” said Keith Mickelson, a Fort Myers Beach resident. “I’m not giving them a second chance.”
Well, it’s not that easy. The town signed a deal with Exposhows Inc. to put on this show and one on New Year’s Eve.
It’s a deal that piggybacks off of Marco Island’s agreement with the company.
According to a city spokesperson, Exposhows canceled their display with Marco Island on June 26, just eight days before the 4th of July.
“That’s a piss off,” Mickelson said.
Marco Island is working to get a refund from the company.
On Fort Myers Beach, the Town Manager is working with their attorney to see what they can do next.
“Staff is in the process of comparing the issues raised by FMBFCD to the specifications,” Fort Myers Beach Town Manager Roger Hernstadt said. “Then staff will consult with the Town Attorney to obtain guidance if and how to apply any appropriate remedies. We anticipate a rebid to incorporate the FMBFCD criteria as agreement requirements in the future.”
At no point was anyone in danger, said the fire department and town leaders. Fire Chief Martin said if there were any safety questions, the show would not have gone on. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/08/numerous-firework-safety-concerns-emerge-during-fort-myers-beach-4th-of-july-celebration/ | 2022-07-09T07:07:57 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/08/numerous-firework-safety-concerns-emerge-during-fort-myers-beach-4th-of-july-celebration/ |
Donald R. DeCero
July 9, 1934 - Feb. 5, 2000
In Loving Memory of our Father, Donald R. DeCero on his 88th Birthday in Heaven.
We are always thinking of you and love and miss you. Your Loving Sons, Donny, Billy and Joey
Donald R. DeCero
July 9, 1934 - Feb. 5, 2000
In Loving Memory of our Father, Donald R. DeCero on his 88th Birthday in Heaven.
We are always thinking of you and love and miss you. Your Loving Sons, Donny, Billy and Joey
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Donald R. DeCero
July 9, 1934 - Feb. 5, 2000
In Loving Memory of our Father, Donald R. DeCero on his 88th Birthday in Heaven. We are always thinking of you and love and miss you. Love, Your Sons
Donald R. DeCero
July 9, 1934 - Feb. 5, 2000
In Loving Memory of our Father, Donald R. DeCero on his 88th Birthday in Heaven. We are always thinking of you and love and miss you. Love, Your Sons
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Elizabeth Olivarri Malone
Nov. 20, 1952 - June 29, 2022
GARY - Elizabeth "Liz" Olivarri Malone, 69, passed away June 29, 2022. She was born in Gary, IN on November 20, 1952 to Francisco B. Olivarri and Celia "Sally" Holguin Moreno.
Liz was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Aurora Olivarri; brother, Stephen "Steve" Olivarri. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Mark Malone; siblings: Frank Olivarri (Dee), Rudolph Olivarri, Margaret Dejanovic (Joe), Julie Olivarri Chatwood, Fred Olivarri (Sara), Christine Olivarri, Theresa Bogert (Kent), and Paul Olivarri; nephews: Jack D. Walker, Austin Olivarri, and Brian Brandenburg; numerous nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.
Liz worked in numerous offices, selling advertisement. She volunteered for numerous organizations. She loved to golf, an avid player and belonged to several golf leagues. Liz loved the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and IU Basketball.
Visitation for Liz will be held at DeBaun Springhill Chapel on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. with services starting at 7:00 P.M. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/elizabeth-olivarri-malone/article_def5ee22-e9ff-5aed-9773-50d8c621315c.html | 2022-07-09T07:10:19 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/elizabeth-olivarri-malone/article_def5ee22-e9ff-5aed-9773-50d8c621315c.html |
Four join CHI St. Alexius Health
Joya Ganguly, cardiac electrophysiology; Peter Mikhail, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery; Hirsh Sharma, critical care medicine; and Amy Zabinski, neonatology, have joined CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck.
Dr. Joya Ganguly received her medical degree from Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. She completed her internal medicine residency at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, an electrophysiology fellowship from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and general cardiology fellowship at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Ganguly is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society.
Dr. Peter Mikhail received his medical degree from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. He completed a general surgery residency at University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, and cardiovascular and thoracic surgery residency at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mikhail is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery, a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons, Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons, and member of the American Medical Association and Society of Thoracic Surgery.
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Dr. Hirsh Sharma received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in critical care medicine, from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and Society for Critical Care Medicine.
Amy Zabinski, advanced practice registered nurse, received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, and Master of Science of nursing in neonatology from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. She is board certified from the National Certification Corporation and a professional member of the American Nurses Association, North Dakota Nurses Association, National Association of Neonatal Nurses, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, and Academy of Neonatal Nursing.
Anne Carlsen adds staff
Chaneil Morin has joined the Anne Carlsen West Region staff to provide speech therapy services at Anne Carlsen clinics in Minot and Bismarck. Morin will also be providing early intervention services in the Devils Lake region.
Originally from Big River, Saskatchewan, Canada, Morin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communication disorders and a Master of Science in speech language pathology from Minot State University. She previously worked as an early intervention speech-language pathology assistant in northern Saskatchewan. She also has experience providing speech and language services for individuals in their homes, communities and in educational settings.
Insurance Reserve Fund hires Sonsalla
Jessica Sonsalla has been hired as an underwriting support specialist by the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund.
Sonsalla brings over 16 years of customer service experience to the NDIRF, including serving as a manager in the financial services industry.
She has an associate degree in accounting from Bismarck State College.
Spencer with Realtors
Wendy Spencer has been hired as the chief executive officer of the Bismarck-Mandan Board of Realtors. She replaces Nancy Deichert who is leaving the position after 20 years.
The Bismarck-Mandan Board of Realtors is a membership organization with 534 Realtors. The organization also oversees administration for the newly-formed Great North Multiple Listing Service with approximately 780 subscribers. In addition to the multiple listing service, the Realtor association is involved in providing member education, community involvement of its members, advocacy, administration and enforcement of the Realtors Code of Ethics and use of the Realtor trademark.
Most recently, Spencer served as the member events and outreach coordinator for the North Dakota Association of Counties. She has also served as the vice president of the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation in Washburn.
Bianco Realty hire
Realtor Dani Zimmerman has joined Bianco Realty in Bismarck.
Ness receives award
North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness has been named the 12th recipient of the Energy Champion Award presented by the University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center.
Haugen-Hoffart elected
North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Sheri Haugen-Hoffart has been elected secretary of the Mid-America Regulatory Conference organization during their annual meeting recently held in Chicago.
Submit businesspeople and business digest items to businessbeat@bismarcktribune.com. Deadline for submissions is noon Tuesday. | https://bismarcktribune.com/business/local/businesspeople---july-9-2022/article_f448d450-f960-11ec-a6eb-674589c1591a.html | 2022-07-09T07:13:59 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/business/local/businesspeople---july-9-2022/article_f448d450-f960-11ec-a6eb-674589c1591a.html |
A man riding a bicycle in a New Jersey town was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver who was speeding away from police after firing shots at officers, according to officials.
Members of the North Plainfield community are still in shock after some witnessed the man get hit by the driver of the minivan. Surveillance video shows the moment the victim comes into the frame while riding the bike on the street, just before the blue Honda Odyssey strikes him from behind.
The man was thrown at least 30 feet forward, crashing into a fence. He did not survive the impact. His brother, who was visibly upset as he screamed in sadness and had difficulty talking, came to the scene and saw him laying on the ground after the crash.
Neighbors said that they were used to seeing the victim ride his bike each day up and down West Front Street, saying he was a good man who was just looking for work at businesses in the area as he tried to make a living.
Police said that the driver of the minivan kept going, but was caught shortly after when he crashed into other vehicles.
The Union County Prosecutors Office said that charges are pending against the driver in both the deadly hit-and-run crash as well as the shots fired at police. No one was injured in that shooting. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/bicyclist-killed-in-nj-hit-and-run-driver-arrested-after-crashing-into-other-cars/3767170/ | 2022-07-09T08:04:28 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/bicyclist-killed-in-nj-hit-and-run-driver-arrested-after-crashing-into-other-cars/3767170/ |
COVID-19 cases increase as Space Coast remains a community of high transmission
COVID-19 cases increased again on the Space Coast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
From June 30 to July 6, there were 319.8 cases per 100,000 population, which translates to 1,925 total cases. Last week, the Florida Department of Health reported 308.2 cases per 100,000 population. The amount of people who tested positive for COVID-19 also went up. CDC data shows that 23.1% of COVID-19 tests taken were positive. This makes for an increase of about 5% in the positivity rate since last week.
The CDC variant tracker also shows that 99% of cases are from the omicron variant. However, there could be far more infections in the community than are tracked because at-home test kit results go unreported and not everyone who is symptomatic takes a COVID-19 test.
COVID vaccines for kids:Florida didn't pre-order kids' COVID-19 vaccines, but Brevard doctors have them for use
Previous COVID numbers:Vaccination rate decreases as age eligibility expands and infections remain high in Brevard
The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations countywide also remains high. From June 29 to July 5, there were 89 people were hospitalized for COVID-19. The CDC said hospitalizations dropped but last week's numbers showed 85 people hospitalized so it wasn't immediately clear what the drop referred to.
The CDC also reported no new deaths, which would be unusual. It's important to note all the data is provisional and can change. As of July 2 the database shows that there have been 2014 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Brevard County still is a community of high COVID-19 transmission. The CDC calculates transmission levels through a combination of hospitalizations and case rates.
The CDC advises that in communities of high transmission, residents should mask-up indoors, vaccinate and take a COVID-19 test when feeling unwell.
So far, 65.4% of people on the Space Coast have been fully vaccinated. Nationwide, 67% of Americans have been fully vaccinated. There have been 88,056,795 COVID-19 cases and 1,015,070 deaths nationwide since the start of the pandemic.
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Where to get vaccinated
The Florida Department of Health is offering COVID-19 vaccines at three sites.
- Viera clinic, at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way.
- Melbourne clinic, 601 E. University Blvd.
- Titusville clinic, 611 N. Singleton Ave.
Residents also can get vaccinated at Omni Healthcare's offices, as well as at its walk-in vaccination clinic located in Suite 303 on the third floor of 1344 S. Apollo Blvd. in Melbourne, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Vaccinations also are available from 9 a.m. to noon in Suite 2C of Omni's 1344 S. Apollo Blvd. complex.
Amira Sweilem is the Data Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Sweilem at 386-406-5648 or asweilem@floridatoday.com. | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/covid-19-cases-elevated-brevard-county-community-high-transmission/7808991001/ | 2022-07-09T08:12:03 | 1 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/covid-19-cases-elevated-brevard-county-community-high-transmission/7808991001/ |
WOODLAND, Calif. — More than a week after an angry group of men crashed a bar in Woodland that had advertised a family-friendly drag show for the last night of pride, the Woodland Police Department says it is investigating the incident with the help of the FBI.
On June 30, Mojo's Bar and Lounge announced it would postpone the planned show due to threats circulating online.
Those online threats soon spilled into the real world. The group of roughly a dozen men was turned away at Mojo's front door by pepper spray, then stood across the street hurling hateful slurs and insults.
"They don’t know what it is, so their immediate first thing to do is reject it," said Israel Cudmore, who was set to perform as Rose Rowzay.
"Some people choose to blow glass, some people choose to make sculptures, I choose to do drag," Cudmore said. "I choose to paint my face in crazy ways and just go out and bring joy to other people."
Performers like Cudmore are accustomed to hearing some of the extreme accusations against them, especially when children are in the audience. But, he says, there are misconceptions about what they do.
"We're not predators. We don't have a big agenda we are pushing," Cudmore said.
But as scenes like the one at Mojo's play out around the country, for people like Cudmore, LGBTQ+ spaces feel less safe. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/woodland-bar-clash-anti-lgbtq-drag-show/103-e307f07e-9708-4ec8-89df-b0ae7377c998 | 2022-07-09T08:29:13 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/woodland-bar-clash-anti-lgbtq-drag-show/103-e307f07e-9708-4ec8-89df-b0ae7377c998 |
As of Friday, the Texas A&M Forest Service reported 195 of Texas’ 254 counties were under burn bans, the most at any one time since 2011.
Among them is the Hardcastle Fire in Bosque County where David Carter captured the moments that allowed ranchers a sigh of relief through his camera’s lens.
“Those fire crews, they threw everything they had before that fire could get to that house,” said Carter.
His photographs show crews working by both air and land to save structures and prevent an evacuation of Walnut Springs, for which residents were told to prepare.
As of Friday night, Bosque County officials reported the blaze was 45% contained with 600 acres burned.
“Watching those crews and watching the danger that they put themselves in to protect others…There's not a doubt in my mind had they not jumped in front of the fire in the way they did that the town of Walnut Springs might have been in a much worse shape than it is today,” he said.
The Hardcastle Fire is one of more than 1,100 the Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to so far this year.
“This will definitely be a record book year,” said spokesperson Adam Turner.
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Turner said 2022 is shaping up to resemble 2011 when more than 3,000 fires burned nearly 3 million acres. But this time, he says they have more resources on hand, not just from Texas but all over the country.
“Texas has been a focal point of this year for wildland fire. It will continue to be. We are in a major fire season for Texas, so we will have the resources to respond. It just will be a continued effort until it rains significantly,” he said.
In the meantime, Turner said burn bans remain critical with much of the state now tinder dry.
“We often joke don't even think the word match or the whole thing will go. I mean, it's not really funny. It's really scary, and it's really that dry,” said Turner.
On Facebook Friday, the Bosque County Office of Emergency Management shared a request:
“A humble request from a bunch of really tired firefighters, please be extremely careful with anything that could spark a wildfire! The last thing we need right now is another major fire and conditions are considered extreme today."
"The majority of our recent fires have been "Road Starts". That means that the fire started at a road from something like dragging chains and discarded cigarettes. Of course, these aren't the only causes but they are some of the most frustrating because they're preventable!”
According to the Forest Service, 90% of all wildfires are caused by humans. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/bosque-county-wildfire-one-of-more-than-1100-to-burn-in-texas-this-year/3010205/ | 2022-07-09T08:54:26 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/bosque-county-wildfire-one-of-more-than-1100-to-burn-in-texas-this-year/3010205/ |
A Denton County middle schooler is advancing in a Google Doodle competition. And her artwork is in the running to be a national finalist.
On Thursday, Google announced that local middle schooler Grace Curran was the Texas recipient in their 14th annual "Doodle for Google" contest.
Grace attends Calhoun Middle School in Denton and is one of 54 state and territory winners.
The "Doodle for Google" contest allows students K-12 each year to submit artwork in hopes of having their art featured on Google.com and winning scholarships and tech packages for their school.
This year, Google invited students to answer the prompt "I care for myself by..." through artwork. Grace chose to focus her art on sports, titling her piece "Sports for all." Her response to the prompt is as follows:
"This Doodle represents how I care for myself by doing all sorts of sports, doing sports and exercise is a huge part of caring for myself each day, between pushing my body to the limit and working as a team with friends, doing sports feels as fulfilling as a spa."
Grace now has the opportunity to be one of five national finalists and become the national winner and have her work featured on google.com. Click here to view her work and vote. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/denton-middle-schooler-nominated-in-national-google-doodle-competition/3010006/ | 2022-07-09T08:54:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/denton-middle-schooler-nominated-in-national-google-doodle-competition/3010006/ |
A pregnant Plano woman who got a ticket for driving alone in an HOV lane plans to fight the citation, arguing her unborn baby should count as a second person.
The woman, Brandy Bottone, was driving down Central Expressway approaching the exit for I-635 when she was stopped at a sheriff’s checkpoint targeting HOV drivers breaking the rules.
"He starts peeking around. He's like, 'Is it just you?' And I said, 'No there's two of us?'” Bottone said. “And he said, 'Well where's the other person.' And I went, 'right here,'” pointing to her stomach.
At the time of the incident last month, she was 34 weeks pregnant.
But the officer told her that doesn't count.
"And then I said, 'Well (I'm) not trying to throw a political mix here, but with everything going on, this counts as a baby,’” she said.
Bottone got a $275 ticket.
Bottone first told her story to the Dallas Morning News.
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Legal experts say it's an interesting discussion -- especially considering the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights.
"Different judges might treat this differently. This is unchartered territory we're in now,” said Dallas appellate lawyer Chad Ruback. "There is no Texas statute that says what to do in this situation. The Texas Transportation Code has not been amended recently to address this particular situation. Who knows? Maybe the legislature will in the next session."
Bottone said laws should be consistent in how they define a person.
"I really don't think it's right because one law is saying it one way but another law is saying it another way,” she said.
Bottone’s court date is July 20 – about the same time as her due date. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/pregnant-woman-cited-for-hov-violation-says-her-unborn-baby-should-count-as-second-person/3010193/ | 2022-07-09T08:54:56 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/pregnant-woman-cited-for-hov-violation-says-her-unborn-baby-should-count-as-second-person/3010193/ |
The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to put in place guidance that prioritizes deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.
The emergency request to the court follows conflicting decisions by federal appeals courts in recent days over a September directive from the Homeland Security Department that paused deportation unless individuals had committed acts of terrorism, espionage or “egregious threats to public safety.”
The federal appeals court in Cincinnati overturned a district judge’s order that put the policy on hold in a lawsuit filed by Arizona, Ohio and Montana.
But in a separate suit filed by Texas and Louisiana, a federal judge in Texas ordered a nationwide halt to the guidance and a federal appellate panel in New Orleans declined to step in.
The administration turned to the Supreme Court in the latter case, asking that the policy be allowed to be put in place nationwide, or at the very least, everywhere outside Texas and Louisiana.
The judge’s order “is disrupting DHS’s efforts to focus its limited resources on the noncitizens who pose the gravest threat to national security, public safety, and the integrity of our Nation’s borders,” Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar wrote in the Supreme Court filing.
The guidance, issued after Joe Biden became president, updated a Trump-era policy that removed people in the country illegally regardless of criminal history or community ties.
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Even while disagreeing on many aspects of the immigration issue, the two administrations did find common ground in one respect, calling for the court to limit the power of “single district judges to dictate national policy.”
Prelogar, following her predecessors in the Trump administration, bemoaned an explosion of lawsuits filed by states of one party against a president of the other party. Too many of those suits, she wrote, resulted in orders with nationwide effect. Judges typically decide cases in ways that only affect the parties before them.
The states have until Wednesday to respond, and an order from the Supreme Court is not expected before late next week.
The Biden administration request comes one day after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order authorizing state forces to apprehend migrants and return them to the U.S.-Mexico border, pushing the boundaries of their enforcement powers and the Republican’s escalating efforts to curb the rising number of crossings.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, asked Friday about the order, said “Immigration enforcement is a federal authority and states should not be ... meddling in it. That is just, especially Texas Gov. Abbott, who has a track record of causing chaos and confusion at the border.”
It remained unclear Friday how Abbott’s order would be carried out on the ground or whether any apprehensions or transports had already taken place. Ericka Miller, a spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Public Safety, said the state police agency could not discuss operational specifics.
Customs and Border Protection commissioner Chris Magnus, speaking at a news conference in Washington, said his agency has a shared interest with the Texas DPS and other agencies “in maintaining a safe, orderly, humane immigration process.”
“We stand ready to work with Texas to achieve these goals but the challenge is when any state such as Texas takes unilateral action that just makes it harder for us to do this,” he said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/biden-seeking-supreme-court-approval-of-deportation-policy/3010067/ | 2022-07-09T08:55:02 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/biden-seeking-supreme-court-approval-of-deportation-policy/3010067/ |
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A Texas judge issued an order Friday to continue blocking the state from investigating two families of transgender youth who have received gender-affirming medical care and said she was considering whether to prevent additional investigations.
The ruling extends in part a temporary order issued last month blocking investigations against three families who sued and preventing any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc. The group has more than 600 members in Texas.
In her order Friday, Judge Amy Clark Meachum said she was still weighing whether to issue a similar order prohibiting similar investigations against the third family and PFLAG members. An order preventing those investigations had been set to expire Friday. An attorney last month said the third family of a transgender minor had learned after the lawsuit's filing that the state had dropped its investigation into them.
The two families to whom Friday's order applies would "suffer probable, imminent, and irreparable injury in the interim" without the order, Meachum wrote.
The ruling was the latest against the state's efforts to label gender-affirming care as child abuse.
The Texas Supreme Court in May allowed the state to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse while also ruling in favor of one family that was among the first contacted by child welfare officials following order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
The latest challenge was brought by Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of the families of three teenage boys -- two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old -- and PFLAG.
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"The Court recognized yet again that being subjected to an unlawful and unwarranted investigation causes irreparable harm for these families who are doing nothing more than caring for and affirming their children and seeking the best course of care for them in consultation with their medical providers," the groups said in a statement.
The families had talked in court filings about the anxiety that the investigations created for them and their children. The mother of one of the teens said her son attempted suicide and was hospitalized the day Abbott issued his directive. The outpatient psychiatric facility where the teen was referred reported the family for child abuse after learning he had been prescribed hormone therapy, she said in a court filing.
A judge in March put Abbott's order on hold after a lawsuit was brought on behalf of a 16-year-old girl whose family said it was under investigation. The Texas Supreme Court in May ruled that the lower court overstepped its authority by blocking all investigations going forward.
The lawsuit that prompted that ruling marked the first report of parents being investigated following Abbott's directive and an earlier nonbinding legal opinion by Paxton labeling certain gender-confirming treatments as "child abuse." The Texas Department of Family and Protective Service has said it opened nine investigations following the directive and opinion.
Abbott's directive and the attorney general's opinion go against the nation's largest medical groups, including the American Medical Association, which have opposed Republican-backed restrictions filed in statehouses nationwide.
Arkansas last year became the first state to pass a law prohibiting gender-confirming treatments for minors, and Tennessee approved a similar measure. Judges have blocked laws in Arkansas and Alabama, and both of those states are appealing.
Meachum set a Dec. 5 trial on whether to permanently block Texas' investigations into the families. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-judge-blocks-investigations-of-two-trans-youth-families/3010221/ | 2022-07-09T08:55:14 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-judge-blocks-investigations-of-two-trans-youth-families/3010221/ |
Tourist ‘researching’ family’s deaths gets lost retracing Sierra route, angry sheriff says
MARIPOSA, Calif. (AP) — A tourist from Michigan who tried to retrace the steps of a family who died during a grueling summer hike in Northern California had to be rescued last week after getting lost, a frustrated sheriff said.
The man, who has not been identified, was reported missing near the trail in Mariposa County where officials last year found the bodies of Jonathan Gerrish, his wife, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter Aurelia “Miju” Chung-Gerrish and their dog Oski, Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese said in a statement posted on social media.
The mysterious deaths grabbed international headlines. More than 30 law enforcement agencies painstakingly reviewed — and ruled out — causes of deaths such as murder, lightning strikes, poisoning, illegal drugs and suicide.
After a two-month investigation, authorities determined the family and their dog died of extreme heat exhaustion after running out of water while hiking last year on a sunny August afternoon when temperatures reached 109 degrees Fahrenheit in the steep mountain terrain.
On June 29, a hiker called authorities after noticing the man’s car was still parked at the trailhead. The caller had met the tourist from Michigan a day earlier when he told him he was investigating the family’s deaths because he found the cause of death “odd,” Briese said.
A search and rescue crew with the help of a helicopter from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office found the man later that day.
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The tourist was described as being in his mid-60’s, approximately 5’6” and 200 pounds, and wearing sweatpants “on some of the hottest days we have seen this year,” Briese said.
The man began his hike in an area with a closed gate and marked with a “CLOSED” sign. He had finished the water from the two one-gallon water containers he was carrying and had to drink water from the nearby river, he said.
After rescuers found him, the man wanted to know if there had been updated algae testing on the water, Briese said.
He was treated for dehydration and badly blistered feet before he left the area in his rental car against medical advice, Briese said.
“It is hard not to be angry about this particular rescue mission, I want people to come here and enjoy all the amazing nature Mariposa County has to offer,” Briese said.
“To have someone purposely put themselves in danger, using vital resources and potentially putting the safety of our staff in danger all to try and prove us wrong is maddening and quite frankly sickening,” he added. | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/california/2022/07/08/tourist-gets-lost-rescued-retracing-california-trail-where-family-died/10013896002/ | 2022-07-09T09:31:01 | 0 | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/california/2022/07/08/tourist-gets-lost-rescued-retracing-california-trail-where-family-died/10013896002/ |
Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park threatens famed giant sequoia trees, quintuples in size
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
A team was being sent to the Mariposa Grove to wrap some of the massive trunks in fire-resistant foil to protect them as the blaze burned out of control, said Nancy Phillipe, a Yosemite fire information spokesperson.
More than 500 mature sequoias were threatened but there were no reports of severe damage to any named trees, such as the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
The cause of the fire was under investigation and the rest of the park remained open as nearly 300 firefighters tried to control the flames with the help of two water-dropping helicopters and an air tanker dumping flame retardant, Phillipe said.
The giant sequoias, native only to the western slope of California's Sierra Nevada range, were once considered impervious to flames but have become increasingly vulnerable as wildfires fueled by a buildup of undergrowth from a century of fire suppression and drought exacerbated by climate change have become more intense and destructive.
Lightning-sparked wildfires over the past two years have killed up to a fifth of all sequoias, which are the largest trees by volume.
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There was no obvious natural spark for the fire that broke out Thursday next to the park's Washburn Trail, Phillipe said. Smoke was reported by visitors walking in the grove that reopened in 2018 after a $40 million renovation that took three years.
The grove, which is inside the park's southern entrance, was evacuated and no one was injured.
The fire more than tripled overnight in size to 166 acres by Friday, Phillipe said. Fire officials had previously estimated that 250 acres burned but it was revised after a closer assessment.
The nearby village of Wawona, where about 600 to 700 people were staying in a campground, cabins and an historic hotel, was under an evacuation advisory. A community meeting was planned and visitors and residents were encouraged to be ready to leave.
“Our priorities are certainly the giant sequoias and the community of Wawona,” Phillipe said.
A fierce windstorm ripped through the grove a year and a half ago and toppled 15 giant sequoias, along with countless other trees.
The downed trees, along with massive numbers of pines killed by bark beetles, provided ample fuel for the flames, but winds Friday were calm and the fire was not spreading rapidly.
The park has used prescribed burns to clear brush around the sequoias, which helps protect them if flames spread farther into the grove.
"When the unwanted fires hit those areas, it tends to slow the rate of spread and helps us gain some control,” Phillipe said.
Smoke from the wildfire is spreading across the region and will likely reach the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Nevada areas over the weekend, the National Weather Service said.
In the Sierra foothills, 80 miles to the northwest of the Yosemite fire, some evacuation orders were lifted as containment grew to 65% on the Electra Fire that had burned 7 square miles.
The fire broke out near Jackson on Monday and temporarily forced about 100 people celebrating the July 4th holiday along a river to seek shelter in Pacific Gas & Electric Co. facility.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated. | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/california/2022/07/08/washburn-fire-yosemite-wildfire-threatens-californias-giant-sequoias/10013651002/ | 2022-07-09T09:31:07 | 0 | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/california/2022/07/08/washburn-fire-yosemite-wildfire-threatens-californias-giant-sequoias/10013651002/ |
Understaffed, and under federal investigation, Texas juvenile detention system halts intake
Texas’ juvenile detention system has shut its doors and won’t accept any new kids because it is “hemorrhaging” staff, and officials fear they can’t ensure the safety of the nearly 600 youths already in their custody.
According to a Texas Juvenile Justice Department letter, released to The Texas Tribune on Wednesday, the state’s five youth lockups were implementing emergency protocols “as the staffing strength at each secure facility becomes more grim.”
“The current risk is that the ongoing secure facility staffing issue will lead to an inability to even provide basic supervision for youth locked in their rooms,” Shandra Carter, the agency’s interim director, wrote to juvenile probation leaders across the state last week. “This could cause a significantly impaired ability to intervene in the increasing suicidal behaviors already occurring by youth struggling with the isolative impact of operational room confinement.”
The agency has 331 vacant positions for juvenile corrections officers and only 391 officers available to cover its facilities, an agency spokesperson said Thursday.
Minors sentenced to serve sentences at a TJJD facility will remain at local detention facilities, many of which have their own shortage of beds. In her letter, Carter said 130 juveniles were waiting in county facilities before intake was halted.
Carter said the agency is trying to restart intake as soon as possible by shifting people to different units, stopping intensive intervention programs for those who have committed violent crimes and looking into whether any youths could be eligible for release.
Texas’ juvenile lockups have long been plagued by physical and sexual abuse and dangerous environments for youths detained there. In October, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it was investigating whether the agency provides “reasonable protection from physical and sexual abuse by staff and other residents, excessive use of chemical restraints and excessive use of isolation.”
Carter was appointed to run the agency by the Texas Juvenile Justice Board in April, when former director Camille Cain quit without notice after four years at the helm. Hours before Cain’s departure was made public, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was taking money from her troubled agency to continue funding Operation Lone Star, his multibillion-dollar border security operation.
Cain, who previously worked for Abbott, has not publicly discussed the reasons for her departure. Records obtained by the Tribune show Cain requested $31,225,360 in coronavirus relief funds from Abbott’s office in April, weeks before the governor took the same amount of money from her agency.
In a statement, TJJD said Thursday that the funds transferred out of their hands by Abbott had a “net-zero” budget impact. A spokesperson said the agency had used federal coronavirus relief funds to pay salaries that would typically have come from their general revenue.
“Once those expenditures from the federal dollars were made, we returned the same amount of funds from our General Revenue,” TJJD spokesperson Barbara Kessler said in the statement.
On Thursday afternoon, an Abbott spokesperson said the transfer of funds only acted as a placeholder and "did not impact the agency’s operational budget in any way."
“The safety and security of TJJD staff and youth is a top priority for Governor Abbott," spokesperson Renae Eze said in a statement. "Under Interim Director Carter’s leadership, TJJD is implementing permanent raises to address the urgent issue of understaffing at facilities and ensure they remain secure and safe."
A month before Abbott announced he was transferring money out of TJJD to fund Operation Lone Star, Carter, then TJJD’s deputy executive director for state services, told an advisory council that the youth lockups were over capacity in terms of staff-to-youth ratio.
Only one facility was taking new detainees, she said, according to the meeting minutes. Others were often unable to provide educational or therapeutic programming, and they were regularly in lockdown because of staffing shortages. In December, she said, staff assessed youth for suicide concerns 1,000 times.
In recent years, Texas counties and cities have sent fewer and fewer minors to TJJD, instead holding them close to home or sentencing them to probation. In May, fewer than 600 youths were being held at TJJD’s secure facilities, according to a state report, a number which has dropped significantly in the last decade.
For advocates who have pushed to close state-run youth lockups, the staffing crisis only points to the need for a new approach to juvenile justice. Advocates have long requested counties handle the youth justice system, and hope the ongoing staffing crisis in a time with fewer youth in lockups will push the state to rethink the system when the agency goes under legislative review next year.
“We already had a backlog of services … they didn’t have enough people to provide the therapy [youth] needed,” said Brett Merfish, director of youth justice at Texas Appleseed. “How extreme does it have to be to say, ‘OK, we have to do something different’?”
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The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Learn more at texastribune.org. | https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/local/texas/2022/07/08/texas-juvenile-detention-system-halts-intake/65369272007/ | 2022-07-09T09:58:44 | 1 | https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/local/texas/2022/07/08/texas-juvenile-detention-system-halts-intake/65369272007/ |
Vanderbilt man receives sentence for threatening judge
A Vanderbilt man who pleaded guilty to making threats against an Otsego County judge has been sentenced.
In January, Jonathan Brisson, 32, was charged with communicating a false threat of terrorism, a 20-year felony, for threatening Otsego County Circuit Court Chief Judge Colin Hunter on Facebook.
In March, he pleaded guilty to attempted communicating a false threat of terrorism.
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Last month, Chippewa County Circuit Court Judge James Lambros sentenced Brisson to two years of probation, mental health treatment and to have no contact with the victim. The sentence also includes 12 months in jail with credit for 100 days served and the balance suspended.
“My office will continue to aggressively pursue threats against public officials,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. “Those who would threaten violence against office holders must know there are real consequences for their actions.” | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/09/vanderbilt-man-pleaded-guilty-making-threats-against-otsego-county-judge/7831293001/ | 2022-07-09T10:55:12 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/09/vanderbilt-man-pleaded-guilty-making-threats-against-otsego-county-judge/7831293001/ |
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Professor Geraldo Hydro, Tucson’s preeminent water expert, will be taking over this column space from time to time to answer questions from readers about water. I hope you enjoy his thoughtful responses.
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Hey, Geraldo, When it’s 113 degrees out, isn’t it a fact the last thing anyone wants to hear is that our water supply is drying up?
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No. The last thing you want to hear is “Not to worry! Your Arizona Legislature is on it.”
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Turning off the garden hose they’ve left running since 1979.
Dr. Hydro, Will the price of water go up as water becomes more scarce?
M. Friedman
Do javelina stink?
Prof. Hydro, How much water goes to farmers — and will they have to use a lot less water in the future?
Mr. Green Jeans
Eighty percent of Arizona’s allotted water goes to farmers. Farmers will be forced to use less water. Some innovators will find alternative sources of moisture like powdered milk. Others will coat their lettuce and rutabagas with roll-on anti-perspirants. The smart ones will turn to drip irrigation.
Dr. Hydro, What! Our water doesn’t come from the faucet? It comes from snow in the Rockies?
Confused
You’re on to something, Frosty.
Doc Hydro, I hear we’ve been banking water here in Tucson. Banking water? Is that true?
Parched
Yes! And here’s a tip: When you go to your ATM and you’re asked what denominations you prefer, instead of asking for fives, tens and twenties ask for your withdrawal in gallons, quarts and pints. And yes, there is a very, very, very severe penalty for early withdrawal.
Dear Hydro, I figured any bank with “wells” in its name must bank water so I went to Wells Fargo to open an account. They told me I was all wet.
All Wet
Go to Tucson Water. If you bank water with them you get a Hydro flask, an effluent stream and a Recharge Card.
Hydro Dude, How many lakes are approaching “Dead pool” status?
Aquaman
Three: Lake Mead, Lake Powell and most dramatically, Kari Lake, who reportedly has less depth than a puddle. She’s so shallow she can’t even float an idea let alone generate electricity.
Dr. Hydro, When I read “40 million people in the parched Colorado River basin could be affected” I was surprised to learn we all live in a basin. Is it like a giant bath tub? Is that why there are rings around Lake Mead and late at night I hear a strange gurgling sound?
Thinker
Late at night I hear a voice telling me to fire my letters editor.
Dr. Hydro, What if we gave each other “wet willies” and harvested that water?
Guess Who
Who? Which legislator are you?
Dr. Hydro, When the governor was informed “Denial is a river in Egypt” he wondered if we could build a pipeline to Egypt. Are we doomed?
Nero
I’d top off my hydro flask.
Dr. Hydro, Is this the worst drought in 1,200 years?
Packing
Yes, but on the bright side you got to admit watching the Colorado turn into a trickle sure takes your mind off coastal flooding, wildfires the size of China, mass extinctions, mass shootings and monster hurricanes.
Dr. Hydro, Folks who didn’t see this drought coming had to be wet behind the ears. Is there a way to harvest the moisture behind their ears?
Albert Einstein
Are you a member of Gov. Ducey’s brain trust?
Hydro Dude, With less and less water out West ranchers and farmers will have to give up water-guzzling crops. What crops are well-suited for our desert?
Alfalfa
Low-water crops like wax fruit and dried flowers. And grapes that produce exceptionally dry wines.
Howdy Doc, Arizona is going to spend a billion dollars on exploring the idea of building a pipeline to the Mississippi River and other innovative proposals. Good idea?
Seward Folly
When they could spend a billion on an elevator to the moon where the cheese is packed with water?
Hydro, Have you seen “Deadpool III”?
Sam
No. I didn’t know there was a ‘Deadpool III’. Who stars in it?
Lake Mead.
Sam
I hope Tucson Water cuts you off.
Dr. Hydro, Why are Tucsonans more conservation-minded than most Arizonans? Why are we smart about water usage?
Sid Cereus
I think it’s because we all agree with the late, great philosopher environmentalist and occasionally “moody” author, Ed Abbey, who once said, ”What the %@!& is wrong with you %@!& people?! Don’t you %@!& realize you live in a %@!& desert!”
David Fitzsimmons, tooner@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/fitzs-opinion-a-water-expert-answers-all-your-questions-about-water-in-the-west/article_a7e663e0-fe13-11ec-bf40-9bc338f53260.html | 2022-07-09T10:57:39 | 0 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/fitzs-opinion-a-water-expert-answers-all-your-questions-about-water-in-the-west/article_a7e663e0-fe13-11ec-bf40-9bc338f53260.html |
BRIGANTINE — A pair of female seals were separated from their herds, leaving them behind as the rest left the Jersey Shore for northern waters.
They'll never be able to rejoin those groups, either.
Both are suffering from permanent injuries that have left them unsuitable to hunt and swim in the ocean, and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center is working on finding them a permanent home, the center said Friday.
The seals were each rescued from separate beaches along the shore earlier this year.
The center also is working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Marine Fisheries Service to find the seals a zoo or other type of facility that can properly care for them, stranding center officials said in a news release.
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Caring for the animals is, besides being formidable for staff, straining the center's finances. Therefore, the center said, it is looking for donations from anyone willing to help it continue caring for the seals.
The first seal, which was found March 15 off Ship Bottom, suffered multiple punctures. Her recovery has been slower than the other seal's. She was later diagnosed with a heart condition for which she must remain medicated throughout her life, the center said.
The second seal was found May 5 off Ventnor. At first suffering from cuts and a swollen jaw, tests revealed she is blind and cannot hunt fish in the wild, the center said.
Anyone interested in helping the center care for the seals can visit mmsc.org/ways-to-donate. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/help-sought-to-care-for-injured-seals-rescued-earlier-this-year/article_79e9e0d6-fef7-11ec-9ab2-8ba05ec7897b.html | 2022-07-09T11:00:35 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/help-sought-to-care-for-injured-seals-rescued-earlier-this-year/article_79e9e0d6-fef7-11ec-9ab2-8ba05ec7897b.html |
Kids and teens can learn to fish at a free program at Topits Park being offered Tuesday, July 12, at 9 a.m. The program is being jointly offered by the Coos Bay Public Library and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Loaner poles will be available for use. Enter to win a free fishing pole. Licenses required for participants ages 12 and up.
Pre-registration is suggested. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Topits Park off of Norman Avenue. In the event of rain, the event will be held at the Coos Bay Public Library.
The event is being offered as part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. During the summer, the library offers both a reading challenge and programming for all ages which encourage people to read, learn, connect and explore the outdoors. Beginning June 20 and continuing through August 6, participants can enroll in the challenge earn badges, rewards, and a chance to win a grand prize. This year, people can participate either online or using a paper tracking form. Challenge registration is available on the library’s website or at the Coos Bay Public Library.
For information on Summer Reading activities or the Reading Challenge, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 236 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/library-to-host-free-fishing-event-for-children/article_f46a5988-fd55-11ec-9ba1-6ba8cc4cc221.html | 2022-07-09T11:13:46 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/library-to-host-free-fishing-event-for-children/article_f46a5988-fd55-11ec-9ba1-6ba8cc4cc221.html |
The historic Bismarck Depot is under new ownership that plans to renovate the dormant building and reopen it to the public.
The Depot is a mainstay in Bismarck and what some have called pivotal to the city's history. It opened as a train station in 1901; after passenger train service ended in 1979, it was a Mexican-themed restaurant for more than 30 years. After that it became Edwinton Brewery, which closed in 2019.
The building has been vacant since then, leaving city residents to wonder: what’s next? Local developer Cam Knutson is answering that question, with plans to restore the building to prominence, give community members a say in how it's done, and address the Depot's unsettled fate.
“This is a centerpiece for Bismarck, an iconic building … and we realized this is something we’re willing to make the full investment on getting this building restored and brought back to life so it’s ready for the next 50 years,” Knutson said.
Troubled years
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Local restaurateur Dale Zimmerman bought the Depot in 2014 but ran into snags with his efforts to renovate the building. The city in 2018 quashed his plans to remove the historically characteristic lattice pattern from the building's windows. That same year, he unsuccessfully put the Depot up for sale at $4.25 million.
He later transferred the building to Choice Financial Group through a deed in lieu of foreclosure, which Zimmerman said was a result of “roadblocks” created by the city.
“It took us five years to get open because the city set up so many roadblocks to get the building renovated,” he said, adding that the lack of income due to the building remaining closed “drained us” financially.
City officials in 2018 questioned why Zimmerman waited six months to appeal their decision.
Knutson, son of longtime local developer Ron Knutson and owner of Knutson Companies, recently purchased the property. Public documents show Cam Knutson's firm Downtown Depot acquired the mortgage from Choice Financial for an undisclosed price last year. In March, Downtown Depot purchased the property through a sheriff's sale for $2.3 million, documents show. Knutson declined to comment on how much he paid for the mortgage because he said the number doesn’t represent the full cost -- including the liens and other costs -- that was paid for the property.
Knutson's company hired JLG Architects to do architectural drawings for the building’s remodel, which will take place later this year or early next year. Renovations are expected to take about a year to complete.
Knutson would like a restaurant and possibly a retail business to eventually occupy the space. He has “a few prospective tenants” in mind but declined to name any because his company is in the early stages of designing the building.
“We’re excited that we’re back at doing (architectural) drawings and I think once we get a little further ahead in the next couple of months, then we can start the process of starting to figure out who can go in there and eventually call that place home,” he said.
A deep history
The Depot has undergone many changes over the years. In 1977 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the federal government's list of properties it deems worthy of recognition and preservation.
The Northern Pacific Railway Co. opened the Depot in 1901. The building was constructed entirely of concrete and illustrated an old Spanish mission style, which was uncommon in the Northern Plains, according to the building’s nomination form to the National Register.
The same marble chips used in the construction of the Minnesota State Capitol were embedded in the exterior surfaces of the Depot, according to the form. Embedded in the walls of the Depot are several small dolls that one of the workers on the building pressed into the cement, according to a 1982 Tribune article.
In 1916 the Depot was serving 24 passenger trains a day, but by 1950, “Bismarck began to reflect the nationwide decline of railroads generated by the completion of vehicular transport,” the Register form said.
Northern Pacific merged with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe in 1970 and transferred its offices to the Mandan Depot in 1972. Amtrak also had space in the Bismarck Depot but left after ending passenger train service there in 1979.
Jim Christianson of Northwest Development Group Inc. purchased the Depot in 1983 for $10,000.
The Christianson family is well-known in Bismarck. Jim Christianson’s father, Marc Christianson, founded Dakota Zoo and his grandfather, A.M. Christianson, was a North Dakota Supreme Court justice.
Jim Christianson has been involved in historic remodels since he renovated the Patterson Hotel in 1983. He had office space in the hotel and was present in 1980 when the city condemned the building. He later moved his office next door to the historic Capitol Theater building, now called Dakota Stage Playhouse, and remodeled that building, as well.
“I kept looking out the windows at the beautiful Depot building, which was boarded up,” he said.
Christianson bought the Depot and remodeled the exterior and interior of the building and leased the east end of it to Fiesta Villa, which was there from 1983 to 2016. Christianson in 2014 sold the Depot to Zimmerman. Over the years, several tenants have inhabited the west end and the second floor of the Depot building, including an antique furniture store, a clothing store and an accounting firm.
Historic nature
Christianson applauds efforts to get people back into the Depot.
“(I support) whatever they end up doing that energizes it and gets people (in there) and, hopefully, it is more of a public space,” he said, adding he would also approve of another Mexican restaurant opening in the space again.
Kate Herzog, chief operating officer for The Downtowners, an organization that supports the development and growth of downtown Bismarck, said her group also supports the renovation and reopening of the Depot.
“Obviously, we’d really like the building to be active again,” she said. “(It would) especially help the surrounding businesses, just in terms of more activity and stuff, because it’s an entire block that’s in the dark right now.”
Herzog said her organization uses the uniqueness of the downtown area as a recruitment and retention tool for prospective businesses and that the historic nature of the Depot helps with those efforts.
“If you don’t have that personality and that iconic sort of building stock and history, it’s a bit harder to do those recruitment and retention activities, and the Depot is a piece of that for sure,” she said.
'Community project'
Renovation work will follow “all the steps, guidelines and recommendations” from the city and other entities, according to Knutson.
“The beauty of the building is that historic nature of it,” he said. “We definitely, for this one, will be going through all the proper channels of approval before any renovation work would happen.”
Renovation may include a new roof, exterior restoration, and new electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, Knutson said. Total costs have not yet been determined.
Knutson said the Depot remodel will be a “community project.” He and his company will solicit feedback from community members; they’ve already met with groups such as The Downtowners and others.
The city in 2013 introduced a Depot Plaza concept in the Downtown Bismarck Subarea Plan, which included elements such as a public skating rink and outdoor event space.
Zimmerman championed the Depot Plaza concept. When he put the Depot up for sale in 2018, he had hopes of turning over the building to a foundation or charity that would turn it into a downtown plaza.
Knutson doesn’t have plans to continue the plaza concept but said it is “something we’d want to keep the dialogue open on.”
“We’re looking forward to seeing what’s possible and making it happen,” he said. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-depot-to-be-renovated-reopened-to-the-public/article_c419f416-fd3a-11ec-93be-f3c8e213338f.html | 2022-07-09T11:18:02 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-depot-to-be-renovated-reopened-to-the-public/article_c419f416-fd3a-11ec-93be-f3c8e213338f.html |
A parking lot fee is now being enforced at the Bismarck Depot on weekends to remediate issues of long-term parking and garbage dumping in the Depot's parking lot.
Developer Cam Knutson, owner of Knutson Companies, which is renovating the Depot, said that starting in early June, he hired someone to charge a $5 fee to people parking in the Depot's lot in downtown Bismarck.
"We have had issues with people leaving garbage -- there was a sofa dropped off in the parking lot. That has been a little bit problematic with it not being patrolled," Knutson said. "And then there were a couple of vehicles, having been there a very long time (and) having not been moved."
Knutson said he and his other partner on the Depot renovation project decided to start charging people to park at the Depot to help with those issues. They will continue to charge parking this summer and fall as a "trial run."
"So long as we’re not doing work on the area, we want to have it as an option for people, but don’t want to have it get abused as well," he said, adding that they are working on a long-term strategy as to how the parking lot will be managed in the future. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/depot-parking-lot-fees-enforced-on-weekends/article_714e144c-fd3f-11ec-9b22-37f491392540.html | 2022-07-09T11:18:09 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/depot-parking-lot-fees-enforced-on-weekends/article_714e144c-fd3f-11ec-9b22-37f491392540.html |
Raina McLaughlin is a recovering addict, an alcoholic, a new mother and homeless, and up against tremendous odds to remain on a straight path to a stable life.
In March, the 27-year-old Native American woman was spending another night at the Missouri Slope Areawide United Way emergency shelter in south Bismarck.
“I’m pregnant now and I need to get my stuff together,” she said. “It’s very comforting here. I’m grateful and blessed to have a place like this to come to. All of these people are like my family. We try to look out for each other.”
People of color, especially Native Americans, are an overrepresented segment of the homeless population.
The North Dakota Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in a 2021 report said there is “insufficient access to affordable housing” due to landlords not accepting rental assistance vouchers, disproportionately impacting renters who are not white or who have disabilities.
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In North Dakota there are an estimated 43,000 Native American residents; more than 21% are homeless, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Approximately 78% of the Native American population lives away from one of the five reservations in the state. A survey conducted by the Mandan-based Sacred Pipe Resource Center found that about 6% of Native Americans interviewed in Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln were homeless, according to Executive Director Cheryl Kary. Of those, 52% said they couldn’t afford housing.
McLaughlin's journey of addiction and alcoholism started at the age of 14 while living in Bismarck with friends and later with her grandmother. Alcohol and drugs were and still are a part of those environments.
“That’s why I’m staying here," she said of the shelter. "I am an addict and alcoholic. I’m too weak.”
The shelter planned to put her up in a hotel after the birth of her baby as Community Action continues help with housing applications for a permanent roof over their heads. Her plans are to attend United Tribes Technical College this fall.
Questioning landlords
Kary thinks the housing problem for minorities lies mainly with the landlords.
“I have always maintained that we don’t have a problem with homelessness in North Dakota ... We have a problem with the housing system in North Dakota,” she said.
“Part of the problem is the public perception that landlords are these sweet little old ladies that are renting out a room or renting out their basement as an apartment. The reality is here in North Dakota we have a lot of management companies that are coming in and are operating housing units for an absent owner," she said. "That creates problems because that’s not a human-to-human interaction, that’s a profit-making machine exploiting people. And ... Native American people end up being the fodder.”
Kary, who sat on the Commission on Civil Rights advisory committee, cites added costs and increased barriers related to the application process over the years, giving landlords more reasons to decline prospective renters.
“There have been deliberate efforts over the last 10-20 years to teach landlords to legally discriminate or exclude undesirable tenants. (Native Americans) are definitely part of that undesirable tenant group,” she said.
Kellye Fallweber, a local property manager and vice president of Bismarck-Mandan Apartment Association, sees it differently.
Application fees cover costs such as a background check and a credit check, she said, adding that "We are not making money on those."
A credit check ensures that an applicant is paying his or her bills and shows rental history, and a security deposit covers the cost of any damage done by tenants, according to Fallweber.
“If people are trying to get their life back together and come off the streets, I think for the most part everyone that I’ve come to know in this industry is we try our best within reason,” she said.
“At the end of the day it is to protect the companies that are renting,” Fallweber said.
Complaint process
Renters can file a complaint with the state Department of Labor and Human Rights, but the 2021 advisory committee report was critical of the agency. A committee member said increased training for staff and proper investigative resources were needed.
“There’s no teeth to complaint processes,” Kary said. “Nobody really wants to go up against the corporate machine. That’s just the reality here.”
State Human Rights Director Kathy Kulesa said staff receive formalized training through weeklong sessions at the National Fair Housing Training Academy and through HUD-offered training. Less-experienced staff also are assigned a mentor at the department.
“We conduct investigations of housing discrimination and we conduct them very thoroughly, including interviews of the parties," Kulesa said.
State Labor Commissioner Erica Thunder said her department strives to "be here and helpful."
"I believe in the integrity of this department," she said.
Neither Kulesa nor Thunder could recall any recent discriminatory complaints filed on behalf of Native Americans, but the department has received claims of discrimination from LGBTQ complainants.
Lacking protection
“An advocacy issue that we are struggling with is that if I am a member of the LGBTQ class, it is not a protected class for housing,” said Mark Heinert, western executive director for Youthworks of North Dakota. “I can squarely look at you and say, 'I don’t rent to gay people,' and be covered by the law because it’s not a class that’s protected. That to me is sad, really sad."
The North Dakota Senate in 2015 passed a bill that would have banned housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, but the legislation was voted down in the House. Similar anti-discrimination efforts have failed in more recent legislative sessions, as well.
One-fourth of the youth served by the Youthworks nonprofit organization in the Bismarck-Mandan and Fargo areas are LGBTQ, according to Heinert.
Fallweber said the apartment association conducts training for landlords and property managers on local, state and federal laws such as the Fair Housing Act.
“It doesn’t matter what race you are or your sexual orientation, at the end of the day we are still humans and should be treated that way. And I will stand behind that every day," she said, adding that, "I don’t think there should be any type of discrimination if you choose to have a partner of the same sex.”
For Kary, it comes down to politics. She suggests that since many state legislators are also rental property owners, many rules and regulations lean toward landlord rights and protections.
“I think the solutions are attainable if we have the political will," she said. "I would question if we have that political will in North Dakota. Do you really want to do this, or do you think homelessness is OK? We are very judgmental here in North Dakota -- you have to be deserving of help in order to get help. That’s part of the problem."
Longtime state Rep. Lawrence Klemin, R-Bismarck, said the Legislature has a provision that allows lawmakers to be excused from voting should they have a conflict of interest. And he added, "We are all fundamentally and adamantly opposed to discrimination in whatever form it is."
Klemin described the penalties to landlords and rental property owners in the North Dakota Housing Discrimination Act as being substantially more than a slap on the wrist, with potential fines totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
“What more do they want the Legislature to do to make the penalties more severe?" he said. "I think it’s up to the department that’s enforcing the statute to do those things, and they are authorized by statute to order significant monetary penalties.”
A success story
Lorraine Davis is a success story, and now she's working to use to her experiences to help others.
After a stint in prison, successful treatment for alcoholism, and time spent couch surfing at the houses of friends, Davis knew she had to change.
Arriving in Bismarck without a car, the young homeless single parent enrolled at UTTC and earned an associate degree. She was an administrative assistant of student and campus services before being promoted to family housing director. She has gone on to earn two master's degrees, is currently a candidate of the doctoral educational leadership and administration program at the University of Mary, and is executive director of Native Inc. and Native American Development Center.
But she still remembers life on a reservation with drugs, alcohol, a lack of jobs, poverty and homelessness.
“When you feel hopelessness like that, you don’t see any way out. It’s hard to get out. It’s so kind of normalized,” Davis said. “For those that struggle with that addiction back home, if they’ve left and moved to an urban area to go to college and try to have a better life, I mean that’s 50% of the struggle to actually make that leap.
"So for me, we need to go catch them," she said. "We need to be here and help guide that process for them.”
The goals of Native Inc. and the Native American Development Center are to find housing and appropriate services for people in need, bring awareness of Native culture to their clients, and open the worlds of education, business and entrepreneurship.
“It was always hard when I started this work to explain the need, because it’s more than just responding to one thing,” Davis said. “Homelessness is just an outcome to the core issues. They are tired of working at these odd end jobs and their struggle to pay rent. So we try to get them into college with the idea to increase that income, and for some of them it’s creating a business. So that’s why it has to be a social, cultural arm and an economic arm.”
Davis said she likes to talk about solutions to problems more than about a person’s deficits. The homeless programming at Native Inc. is the starting point to helping people get on the right track by linking the clients with transportation, jobs, any treatment goals, and housing.
“Having a sense of belonging and connection in this community is so important to stabilize Native Americans,” Davis said. “Otherwise we don’t have a sense of place in this community.” | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/tribal-news/native-american-lgbtq-communities-grapple-with-homelessness-housing-discrimination/article_4dec6746-d6e4-11ec-9e3f-7bbee9771bc3.html | 2022-07-09T11:18:15 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/tribal-news/native-american-lgbtq-communities-grapple-with-homelessness-housing-discrimination/article_4dec6746-d6e4-11ec-9e3f-7bbee9771bc3.html |
100 years ago
July 9, 1922: Miss Lora Monroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Monroe, and a popular teacher at Bloomington high school, was elected grand president of the Sigma Kappa sorority at the closing session of its national convention in Evanston. The honor bestowed on Miss Monroe is a merited one as she always has been an ardent supporter of the sorority.
75 years ago
July 9, 1947: The Withers Public Library in Bloomington will now display its cookbooks behind the door of a glass cabinet after many began "disappearing" when left out on library shelves. They are still available to be checked out, but only a few will be on open shelves, said Mrs. Frank Breen, librarian. She said cookbooks are among the best-read pieces of literature that the library has to offer.
50 years ago
July 9, 1972: Bloomington's first downtown heliport was approved this week by the Illinois Department of Aeronautics. The public heliport is proposed on the roof of a building at the southeast corner of Center and Olive Streets. The building is owned by Wilbur Rusk Inc. and occupied by the McLean County Occupational Development Center.
25 years ago
July 9, 1997: Two area professors departed for a 10-day trip to Japan in the Teacher Exchange Program sponsored by Mitsubishi. Carolan McLarney, assistant professor of management and quantitative methods at Illinois State University, and David Marvin, assistant professor of business administration at Illinois Wesleyan University, said their goal is to gain a better understanding of the impact cross-cultural differences have on international negotiations.
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/75-years-ago-cookbook-thefts-drive-bloomington-library-to-change-policy/article_8208517e-fee0-11ec-89b3-771d59758d65.html | 2022-07-09T11:19:52 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/75-years-ago-cookbook-thefts-drive-bloomington-library-to-change-policy/article_8208517e-fee0-11ec-89b3-771d59758d65.html |
TUPELO • As the medical cannabis industry in Mississippi steadily moves toward the day physicians can start prescribing marijuana, health care providers are walking a tightrope when discussing the impact on medicine in the state and whether they will actually prescribe it.
While the Legislature passed a law this year to make medical marijuana legal, the program will not actually go into full effect until later this year at the earliest. Between now and then, growers and suppliers are getting licensed and setting up their operations, while the Mississippi State Department of Health continues to outline the rules and regulations governing the program.
Doctors are spending this time educating themselves further on the use of medical marijuana and specifically how the program will work in Mississippi.
Many are also trying to decide whether they will prescribe it.
The Daily Journal reached out to almost two dozen specialists, physicians and clinics in Northeast Mississippi to gauge thoughts on the process. Many did not respond to multiple attempts to reach them. Others indicated they would not comment. Here is what we learned.
Healthcare systems cautiously await developments
Large healthcare systems are being extremely cautious when speaking publicly about medical marijuana, going so far as to preventing their doctors from talking to the press.
Northeast Mississippi Medical Center has a host of physicians practicing in all fields, from oncology and hematology to endocrinology and neurology. Spokesperson Morgan Burger Roe told the Daily Journal that though no physicians were available for interviews, the health system is following details as the state releases them.
"Our leadership, including physician leaders, are currently reviewing the information and participating in education sessions related to the new law, the accompanying regulations and experiences from other states,” she said in a written statement via email.
Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford also declined requests to interview physicians, electing instead to release a statement to the Daily Journal.
“Baptist Memorial hospitals follow all applicable laws regarding medication use, and our physicians prescribe medication in harmony with our medical staff policies, best practices and as medically necessary,” the hospital’s statement said. “Providing quality and safe patient care is our No. 1 priority.”
Neurologist endorses it but won't prescribe it
The lion’s share of qualifying conditions can be treated through a neurologist. William Owens, a neurologist at Midsouth Neurology in Corinth, said he planned to implement the drug in his practice but only through referrals.
”I am going to integrate it into my practice, but I am not going to be a prescriber,” he said. “I endorse it without prescribing. I think it will be great for insomnia and as an adjunctive medication for pain.”
Owens said he believed referrals would be the approach of most neurologists in the state because most conditions qualify due to some form of pain or sleep disorder. In those cases, he said, the standard practice in his field is to refer patients to a pain or sleep center.
“It’ll be interesting to see if there will be a consensus from neurologists on referrals versus prescribing,” he said. “Most neurologists, I don’t think they will prescribe (medical cannabis).”
Owens predicts that about a quarter of physicians in the state will get certified to prescribe the medication, but he “foresee(s) a high demand” for patient IDs.
Retired optometrist is strong proponent of medical marijuana
Though long-time optometrist Matthew Wesson retired last year, he said he attended the certification course held by the state. The course, which comes with a $200 price tag, fills the physician’s eight-hour continuing education requirement to prescribe medical cannabis.
“This was absolutely the best and most important meeting that I’ve ever been to,” he said. “I learned a lot about marijuana and addiction in general.”
Wesson said the turning point for his opinion on medical cannabis was when a friend of his was diagnosed with cancer. He said nothing helped the friend until their physician suggested cannabis, which was illegal at the time. Wesson said there was a marked change in his friend’s quality of life with the use of medical marijuana while terminally ill. He said he hoped, with the state's adoption of it, more people would get help.
His advice to other physicians who are hesitant about medical cannabis is if other medications aren't helping a patient, give it a try and see if it helps. Wesson noted that cannabis was a good alternative to other, more dangerous medicines.
“It is an excellent substitute for opioids with substantial benefits, including decreased addictions, decreased deaths and minimal side effects,” he said.
When asked how many practicing physicians would likely adopt medical cannabis this year, Wesson said he did not expect many initially but that the number would grow as physicians became more comfortable using it.
“There will be a low number of doctors, but in five years, it will be accepted medically,” he said. “It’s going to take time. Time and perceptions have to change. (Medical cannabis) very much has medicinal value.”
Wesson’s former partner sees benefit but won't prescribe often
Optometrist Fred Watershed said he initially had some reservations about medical cannabis, but speaking with Wesson, who was his former business partner, changed his mind.
Mothershed said he planned to take the state’s continuing education course and register to prescribe medical cannabis. But despite interest in the state's process, he said he doesn’t expect to prescribe medical cannabis to his patients often, unless patients specifically ask.
“It is something I want to do even though I don’t foresee using it much,” he said. “There is no doubt that medical marijuana is going to help a lot of people that are in pain.”
Glaucoma is one of the 24 different qualifying conditions outlined by the state and the only condition specific to optometry. While Mothershed contends that multiple of his glaucoma patients confided in him about cannabis to manage symptoms, he said it was impractical as a treatment for the disease and could not be a substitute for other prescriptions or surgery.
“There may be some place for medical marijuana for glaucoma, but (a patient) would have to take it seven to eight times a day,” he said. “Even supplementally, I don’t see that happening very much. ...
"I’ll venture to guess I probably will never use it for glaucoma. But there is use for it with patients that have chronic pain or terminal illnesses.” | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/as-mississippi-physicians-prepare-for-medical-cannabis-many-are-keeping-quiet/article_fef606c7-74ac-58db-9ae5-011c1abac19c.html | 2022-07-09T11:20:56 | 0 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/as-mississippi-physicians-prepare-for-medical-cannabis-many-are-keeping-quiet/article_fef606c7-74ac-58db-9ae5-011c1abac19c.html |
Annual Beacon UU Arboretum Service: "The Senses and Sensibilities of Plants" Jul 10 — The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff. 928-779-4492. 10-11 a.m., ALL ARE WELCOME! You BELONG at Beacon - Spiritually open and intentionally inclusive since 1958. Join our summer service as we commune with plants and each other at the Arboretum of Flagstaff. In his presentation entitled "The Senses and Sensibilities of Plants," Mark James will talk about how plants see, hear, feel, and communicate with each other and with us. All are encouraged to wander the grounds and to bring lunch as desired. Mark will provide coffee, cold water, and snacks. Sensible footwear and a hat are recommended. The Arboretum is located on Woody Mountain Rd. in Flagstaff. NO LIVE SERVICE AT BEACON ON JULY 10. Dip into the Beacon UUC YouTube library or watch the livestream of the 10:30 a.m. UU Congregation of Phoenix service. The worship Zoom link can be found on their home page: https://www.phoenixuu.org/. https://go.evvnt.com/1205282-0.
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Jul 9 — The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 423 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff. 928-774-2911. 8 a.m.- July 10, 10:30 a.m., WELCOMING ALL: with Rev Alison Lee celebrating, and Rev Janetta Beaumont Preaching: SAT 5:30PM; SUN: 8:00AM & 10:30AM (COVID masks are required)- with organ, and congregational singing; IN PERSON or on-line at epiphanyaz.org ; 928-774-2911. https://go.evvnt.com/1231639-0.
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Unity of Flagstaff Jul 10 — Unity of Flagstaff, 1800 S. Milton Road, Flagstaff. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Join us this Sunday as Rev. Penni reflects on her COVID experience as it relates to her perception and then her experience of the event. Knowing that YOUR Perception really does impact YOUR experience is not enough; you must align the two. Wonder what your perception is? Look at your life . “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” –Henry David Thoreau Live and LIVE STREAM at www.unityofflagstaff.org Unity of Flagstaff Spiritual Center-Where God is too big to fit into one religion. ALL ARE WELCOME!!. https://go.evvnt.com/1233805-0.
Flagstaff Federated Community Church: Please join us for in person services Sundays at 10 a.m. We are located at 400 W Aspen Ave. on the corner of Aspen and Sitgreaves in Downtown Flagstaff. All are welcome to our services. For more information about Flagstaff Federated Community Church please call our office at 928-774-7383, Mon – Thurs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection Sunday Church Services: May 8 — 740 W. University Heights Drive S., 740 W. University Heights Drive S., Flagstaff. 928-853-8522. 10-11:30 a.m., Church of the Resurrection Presbyterian Church in America (PCA): We invite you to join us for worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays at 740 W. University Heights Drive South as Rev. Joshua Walker preaches through the book of Acts. Please feel free to contact us for information on our mid-week gatherings and for more information on our church. You can find us at www.cor-pca.org and www.facebook.com/CORFlagstaff or we can be reached at corflagstaff@gmail.com and (928) 699-2715.
Living Christ Lutheran Church: Living Christ Lutheran Church is a diverse and LGBTQ-affirming community of disciples embraced by God's unconditional love and enduring grace. You are invited to celebrate with us God's love and presence in your life, grow in your discipleship, and leave empowered to be God's hands in the world. We worship through music, teaching, prayer, and the sacraments each Sunday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Kurt Fangmeier leading. We offer worship both in-person (masks are respected, not required; encouraged for unvaccinated) and online. Learn more about us at our new website: lclcflag.org.
Leupp Nazarene Church: The church, near mile post 13 or Navajo Route 15, has been holding services by teleconferences and doing drive-up meetings. For information, call pastor Farrell Begay at 928-853-5321. Teleconference number: 1-7170275-8940 with access code 3204224#. Services are 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Christian Science Society of Flagstaff: 619 W. Birch Ave. The Christian Science Society of Flagstaff has opened for Sunday services while continuing to have them available via Zoom for online and phone. Wednesday testimony meetings are available only via Zoom. For phone Sunday Services: Dial: 669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 369 812 794#, Passcode: 075454#. For phone Wednesday meetings, dial: 669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 971 672 834#, Passcode: 894826#. The access for Zoom on Sundays is: https://zoom.us/j/369812794. The Zoom access for Wednesdays is: https://zoom.us/j/971672834. The password to use to enter both is CSS. We welcome all to attend our Sunday Services in person, or live by Zoom, at 10:00 o’clock, and to attend our Wednesday Testimony meetings live by Zoom, at 5:30 o’clock. Our Reading Room will be open on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10-12 noon. For further information please call 928-526-5982. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-religion-news-for-july-9/article_f8465dcc-fe81-11ec-858e-835501cb0419.html | 2022-07-09T11:23:35 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-religion-news-for-july-9/article_f8465dcc-fe81-11ec-858e-835501cb0419.html |
DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. — Inside the Hikers Hostel at Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, you'll hear the stories of folks hiking along the Appalachian Trail.
"I've walked here about 1,300 miles right now so far since March, and we've got about another 900 miles to go before we reach Maine. So this is one step along the way," said Red Beard, a hiker on the Appalachian Trail.
Since 1976, the church along Route 611 has welcomed hikers from around the world, making it the longest-running hiker center on the trail.
"It's very rewarding to see folks come in and spend time here and that we can help them," said David Childs, the coordinator of the hiker's center.
The idea for the center started when attendance at the church began to drop. So the ministry looked to reach out and help those in the community.
"We saw these smelly hikers walking up and down the street of the Appalachian Trail, and we said, 'OK, well, how about this?' And we welcomed them in. In the first year, we had a couple hundred that came in. Now we get about 1,400 or something a year," said Larry Beck, a member of the church.
Congregation members say over the years, the community has welcomed hikers passing through with open arms.
"The community has embraced the whole hiker thing because they come through and they see 'em, and so they open their doors, and they open their restaurants," Beck says.
Sherry Blackman is the pastor of the church, which offers hikers a place to sleep and shower. Hearing so many stories from hikers inspired her to write a book about them.
'I'm just intrigued by the human struggle, and that's really why I wanted to write it to let people know that we are all in this together and that the trail, according to most of the hikers, as you heard them say it, restored their faith in humanity," said Pastor Blackman.
Members of the congregation in Delaware Water Gap say they will continue serving hikers as long as they can.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/hostel-offers-a-resting-spot-for-hikers-delaware-water-gap-appalaichian-trail/523-92441692-895a-427b-986e-a160ae94f8e9 | 2022-07-09T12:41:05 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/hostel-offers-a-resting-spot-for-hikers-delaware-water-gap-appalaichian-trail/523-92441692-895a-427b-986e-a160ae94f8e9 |
SUNBURY, Pa. — With temperatures reaching 90 degrees in parts of our area, it was a good day to go swimming. But with more people in the pool, reports of drownings tend to increase. That's why experts suggest people learn CPR.
"Everybody should have this skill. There could be a lot of lives saved just by doing compressions, circulating blood and oxygen to the brain," said Barry Mutschler, an EMT with the Americus Hose Company in Sunbury.
Mutschler is also a CPR instructor and believes children should learn CPR.
"Young, school level — children will get the idea that they can actually help somebody in a crisis, emergency. It does save lives."
Recently, the importance of young children learning CPR was in the national spotlight. 10-year-old twins from Alabama helped save their father's life last month when he was drowning in the family's pool. The young boys had no formal CPR training but remembered what they had seen in the movie "The Sandlot."
Mutschler demonstrated how to do chest compressions.
"You're not doing any harm because dead is dead, and something you can do to bring that person back, circulating that blood, is going to keep that person alive."
The Americus Hose Company recently got a donation of training aides. If somebody comes to take a CPR class, they'll get to take them home.
In addition to the mannequin, the kit includes a DVD, instruction booklet, and extra lungs to breathe into.
Earlier this week, the Americus Hose Company gave out some of the kits and gave CPR demonstrations at Sunbury's 250th-anniversary festival. The ambulance company also does CPR classes for members of the community.
"Boy Scouts, we do a lot of industry, the general public a lot of times just wants to do a general public class."
If you are interested in taking a CPR class, contact your local ambulance company or the American Heart Association.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/renewed-interest-in-cpr-training-sunbury-americus-hose-company-emts/523-a25c29eb-58b5-4943-8517-b75ceaeed0cb | 2022-07-09T12:41:11 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/renewed-interest-in-cpr-training-sunbury-americus-hose-company-emts/523-a25c29eb-58b5-4943-8517-b75ceaeed0cb |
Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Road, is hosting an opening exhibit from 6 to 9 this evening (July 9) for its latest exhibit.
The show, running through July 30, features works by Morgan Adams, Frank Heister and Kim Rahal.
The reception is free and features refreshments.
The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Lemon Street also offers art classes in painting, pottery, stained glass and other mediums, and has a clay studio on site.
The gallery is also hosting “Lemon Street Night at the Kenosha Kingfish” on Thursday, July 14.
Tickets are $15 — including a Kingfish hat — with part of the proceeds going to support the gallery. The 6:35 p.m. game is also “Bark in the Park,” with dogs welcome, and Youth Sports Night at Simmons Field.
At the Kingfish game, Lemon Street will also host a community art project and a 50/50 raffle.
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For more information, go to lemonstreetgallery.org or check the gallery’s Facebook page. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenoshas-lemon-street-gallery-hosting-reception-on-july-9/article_a4a35664-fee7-11ec-8565-cf148422f20a.html | 2022-07-09T13:01:40 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenoshas-lemon-street-gallery-hosting-reception-on-july-9/article_a4a35664-fee7-11ec-8565-cf148422f20a.html |
How sweet it is: It’s Sugar Cookie Day ... but, really, isn’t that EVERY day? There’s never a bad time to eat a cookie, unless you’re in the dentist office. Then maybe hold off, at least until your teeth are cleaned.
Play ball! The Kenosha Kingfish return to Simmons Field tonight, taking on the Battle Creek Bombers. Tonight is Snap-on Night, with the team wearing alternate jerseys. 6:05 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to Kingfishbaseball.com, call 262-653-0900, or go to the ticket office at Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Road.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church’s festival is back in Columbus Park, at 22nd Avenue and 54th Street. The festival is open 4 to 11 p.m. today (plus 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday). You know what to expect: Food, games, food, live music, food ... and MORE food! The homemade spaghetti dinner is served 4 to 8 p.m. today in the church.
The Kenosha Yacht Club is celebrating its 110th anniversary with a party starting at 1 p.m. today. Since 1912, the KYC has been home to boaters and families from around the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. The party takes place on the KYC Bar & Grille’s Island Deck, which boasts wonderful harbor views at 5130 Fourth Ave. The celebration includes music by Sid Simo, a “bouncy house” for kids, lawn games, club tours and a cocktail/appetizer hour. Sailboat rides will be provided by the Kenosha Community Sailing Center, along with art activities and knot tying. Bonus: Everyone who attends will receive $5 off the admission price of climbing the 1866 Southport Lighthouse tower across the street.
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Huzzah! The Bristol Renaissance Faire opens today for another season of making merry while wearing chain mail. The Faire celebrates the day in 1574 when Queen Elizabeth visited Bristol, England. If you see the queen, remember to use your best royal wave to greet her majesty. The Faire is open weekends through Sept. 5, located just west of I-94 at the Wisconsin/Illinois border. For more details, go to renfair.com/bristol/
Summerfest wraps up today in Milwaukee. Summerfest features 12 music stages, a huge selection of food and beverages, marketplaces and interactive exhibits. Celebrate the final day of this year’s Big Gig with Summerfest Fan Appreciation Day. Everyone gets in free from noon to 3 p.m. Plus, the first 30,000 patrons arriving through the gates will receive one free ticket valid for Summerfest 2023. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-saturday-july-9/article_db00102a-fec5-11ec-bd43-a3b210d14fe1.html | 2022-07-09T13:01:46 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-saturday-july-9/article_db00102a-fec5-11ec-bd43-a3b210d14fe1.html |
When Peni Keeling talks about her home, she doesn’t just mean the physical structure.
She’s also talking about “the feeling of belonging in this space,” she said. “Working in my yard is not a chore to me but rather a way to unwind and feel like all is right in my world.”
As one of the homes on the Four Seasons Garden Club’s “Secret Garden Walk,” Keeling will be welcoming the public to her backyard at 7915 31st Ave.
She describes that space as “a blank canvas” when she purchased the home in 2005.
Since then, she’s been adding to the landscape with plants like English ivy from her aunt’s house in Mississippi. Also, “many of the flowers are from friends’ gardens or one of the area greenhouses or nurseries,” she said.
Keeling has always liked gardening.
“I lose myself while gardening,” she said. “I’m not an expert. I experiment. I just see what works.”
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Her yard, she added, “has been altered too many times to count.”
Keeling was nominated for the garden tour by a woman from her church, who actually took Keeling on her first garden walk.
Keeling has gone to two garden tours, but this is the first time her garden will be featured.
For Keeling, her garden is her sanctuary.
“This is my peace of mind,” she said.
‘Gardens After Five’
The City of Kenosha’s Keep Kenosha Beautiful “Adopt-A-Spot” program invites the public to view six of its gardens in the first “Gardens After Five” event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Visitors will “enjoy the beauty of the gardens — many of which are reaching peak color,” officials said.
Also, participants who visit all six gardens will be entered into a drawing to win a Kwik Trip gift card. (The winner need not be present to win.)
The featured gardens are all within blocks of Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shore. Each garden is cared for by volunteer gardeners.
Gardens on the tour are:
Library Park Triangle Garden, 711 59th St.
Tot Park, 5901 Third Ave. (near the marina)
1866 Lighthouse, 5117 Fourth Ave.
Firehouse Square, 4817 Seventh Ave.
My Little Garden, 4501 Fifth Ave.
Union Park, 4500 Seventh Ave. (snacks will be available at this site)
Note: The gardens can be visited in any order.
At each stop, the volunteer gardeners will greet visitors and answer questions about the garden.
The six gardens on the tour are a sampling of the 23 active “Adopt-A-Spot” gardens throughout the city.
Community Outreach Coordinator Katherine Marks, who oversees the garden program, said the program is always seeking volunteers.
“Our gardeners,” she said, “enjoy contributing to the beautification of our city.”
For more information about how to help or to adopt a garden, visit www.kenosha.org and search for “Adopt A Spot.”
— Reporters Holly Gilvary and Elizabeth Snyder contributed to this story | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-kenoshas-secret-garden-walk-is-today-next-garden-tour-on-july-14/article_eafe1cea-fe36-11ec-85ca-132c8b8535ad.html | 2022-07-09T13:01:52 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-kenoshas-secret-garden-walk-is-today-next-garden-tour-on-july-14/article_eafe1cea-fe36-11ec-85ca-132c8b8535ad.html |
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Whole Foods employees who were disciplined in and around June 2020 for wearing Black Lives Matter masks cannot proceed with their discrimination complaint, according to a recent 3-0 decision issued by the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
The employees represented a putative class of Whole Foods and Amazon employees who were sent home without pay or otherwise disciplined for wearing face masks with the phrase Black Lives Matter.
They alleged, “The conduct of Whole Foods in selectively enforcing its dress code policy to ban employees from wearing Black Lives Matter masks and related apparel ... constitutes unlawful discrimination based on race, because the policy has both adversely affected Black employees and it has singled out for disfavored treatment advocacy and expression of support for Black employees, by both Black employees and their non-Black coworkers who have associated with them and shown support for them through wearing, or attempting to wear, the Black Lives Matter masks at work.”
The Whole Foods dress code policy, “prohibits employees from wearing clothing with visible slogans, messages, logos, or advertising that are not company-related.”
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The employees claimed that prior to the events at issue, the policy was “generally unenforced,” and “that employees were not disciplined for wearing apparel with the logos of local sports teams, the National Rifle Association, LGBTQ+ Pride flags, the anarchist symbol, and the phrase ‘Lock Him Up’ (ostensibly a reference to President Trump).”
The employees alleged that at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020, workers wore face masks to include images of SpongeBob SquarePants, names of vegetables, and prints. Around June 2020, “[f]ollowing the death of George Floyd and demonstrations ... around the country protesting police violence and other discrimination against Blacks ... many Black Whole Foods employees and their non-Black coworkers began wearing masks with the message Black Lives Matter.”
The employees claimed they wore the masks to support the BLM movement and to protest racism and police violence.
The employees alleged that only after they began to wear the BLM masks did Whole Foods begin to enforce its previously unenforced dress code policy, and that this amounted to race discrimination against the Black and non-Black employees who were impacted.
Since both Black and non-Black employees were disciplined, the court accepted that the employees raised a viable cause of action for “associational” discrimination, but refused to extend Title VII to include “advocacy” discrimination, as had been done in another circuit court.
The court nevertheless dismissed the case because Whole Foods demonstrated that it began to enforce its previously unenforced dress code policy around June 2020, and applied that enforcement consistently. The court noted the claims were less about “selective enforcement” and more about “suspicious timing.”
The court held, “At that time, the coronavirus pandemic had created the conditions for employees to easily and in a highly visible fashion display non-company messages at work. It is logical that Whole Foods would have a different perspective on enforcing its dress code policy in the era of employee mask wearing.”
The court added, “rightly or wrongly, Black Lives Matter was seen as a controversial message associated with a political movement advancing an array of policy proposals. Thus, the timing of Whole Foods’ decision to begin enforcing its existing policy may be explained by the ‘obvious alternative explanation’ that Whole Foods did not want to allow the mass expression of a controversial message by employees in their stores.”
The court recognized that a company’s effort to prohibit a mass display of a controversial message in its stores by employees could raise free speech concerns, but noted that Whole Foods is a private employer and therefore the employees could not raise First Amendment claims.
The retaliation claims also failed because Whole Foods planned the course of conduct before employees continued to wear the BLM masks. The Court noted that “employers are not required to “suspend previously planned [conduct] upon discovering that” employees have engaged in oppositional, protected conduct.
Employers are wise to implement only those policies they plan to enforce consistently. When employers permit small and seemingly innocent violations of its policies it inviting other messages that might create claims of discriminatory treatment.
The court noted that it was not dismissing the relevance or importance of the racial justice movement, but simply ruling on the legal conclusion that the employer’s action did not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
The employees have also filed a claim with the National Labor Relations Board alleging violations of the National Labor Relations Act. That matter is pending before the Board. Employees who engage in conduct that is for the mutual aid and protection of employees may have rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Under the current administration these rights are being read broadly to protect employees.
Karen Michael is an attorney and the president of Richmond-based Karen Michael PLC and author of “Stay Hired.” She can be reached at stayhired@stayhired.net. | https://richmond.com/business/local/labor-law-court-dismisses-lawsuit-filed-by-employees-disciplined-for-wearing-black-lives-matter-masks/article_005c252b-8745-56c8-9d23-d157d84006f2.html | 2022-07-09T13:24:34 | 0 | https://richmond.com/business/local/labor-law-court-dismisses-lawsuit-filed-by-employees-disciplined-for-wearing-black-lives-matter-masks/article_005c252b-8745-56c8-9d23-d157d84006f2.html |
GREENSBORO — The Historic Magnolia House is among 25 destinations across the country and the only one in North Carolina receiving a $40,000 grant to help historic restaurants stay open.
The money comes from the Backing Historic Small Restaurants program, sponsored by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation to "support restaurants that have contributed to their neighborhood’s unique history as they manage ongoing challenges because of the pandemic," according to the announcement.
In its second year, the program backs historic small restaurants as they face new challenges as they continue to serve their communities.
"We had to keep it quiet until it was announced," owner Natalie Pass Miller said. "We wanted to scream!"
The Magnolia's history goes back to guest and Godfather of Soul, James Brown, sometimes joining neighborhood children playing baseball in the streets.
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The segregation-era bed and breakfast was a beacon to African Americans looking for a night’s sleep between Atlanta and Richmond, Va. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Ike and Tina Turner, Ray Charles, Lena Horne, the Five Blind Boys of Alabama and baseball greats Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige all slept there as they traveled the East Coast.
Arthur and Louise Gist bought the house in 1949 and converted it into a 14-room bed-and-breakfast, with sitting rooms and a dining room downstairs. Arthur Gist was a bricklayer. Sons Herman, a future state legislator, and Arthur "Buddy" Gist Jr., a future protege of blues man Miles Davis, grew up there.
Couples honeymooned at the Magnolia. Parents from out of town stayed there during Bennett and A&T graduations. Entertainers, who might have been booked in the area or just passing through, were often listed on the marquee.
Katherine Malone-France, chief preservation officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, called the Magnolia an "icon of southern Black culture," in a statement to the News & Record.
"It represents both past resilience and ongoing strength, bringing people together as a gathering place and a community touchstone," Malone-France said. "We are honored to recognize Magnolia House in this year’s list ... and help the owners continue their legacy.”
The property had fallen into disrepair before Natalie's father, Sam Pass, at one time a fire and safety specialist at Duke University, spent two decades of his off time meticulously restoring it. She later took up the project and the remaining work, although he remains her chief counselor.
While Pass Miller is always on the lookout for grant possibilities, those in what she calls her local and national community of supporters, including Preservation Greensboro, also heard about the restaurant grant and wanted to make sure she knew about it. The Magnolia House, which receives funding from the city, is also a partner of various groups and is nominated to be inducted into the Historic Hotels of America.
The Magnolia House, in the shadow of the Bennett College water tank, has offered lodging since January after a soft opening in December. Built in 1889 as a single-family residence in what is now the South Greensboro Historic District, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. During segregation, it was listed in "The Green Book” for Black motorists seeking safe places to stay and dine as they traveled the South. The motel, with its two porches, 14 rooms that barely fit more than a bed, and 5,000 square feet, earned the "highly recommended place to stay" distinction.
Its rooms and decor now pay tribute to famous guests of the past.
Benjamin Briggs of Preservation Greensboro calls it an important part of the fabric of the community and country.
"It was a horrible period in American history," Briggs said in 2020 of the challenges for Black people to travel during segregation. "(The Magnolia House) showed the determination that people had to overcome the obstacles put in their place by the legal system. It is a symbol of overcoming obstacles."
As it was being refurbished, Miller Pass hosted jazz brunches, "shoebox" historical lunches and special events, including weddings, corporate events and small concerts. The outdoor setup, which accounted for nearly half of the Magnolia's expanded operation, was demolished after an ice storm this past winter. Sponsors, foundations and other community players helped to put a rental tent in place so that Pass-Miller could continue to operate those services while working on a longer-term solution.
"This whole story is of community and love," Pass Miller said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/greensboros-historic-magnolia-house-gets-40k-grant/article_f525ca7c-fece-11ec-80ff-e7ea909898cf.html | 2022-07-09T13:28:26 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/greensboros-historic-magnolia-house-gets-40k-grant/article_f525ca7c-fece-11ec-80ff-e7ea909898cf.html |
Culpeper Battlefields State Park won’t open for a little while, but that’s not stopping its advocates from sprucing up some of its historic sites.
Officials of the American Battlefield Trust, Civil War Trails Inc. and Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield installed the illustrated markers as overcast skies sprinkled rain on the June 27 undertaking.
The national nonprofit trust, which owns the preserved portion of the battlefield, and the town of Culpeper Department of Economic Development and Tourism split the cost of the 13 markers.
“We are very excited to have the interpretive signs installed in time for the 160th anniversary of the battle,” Daniel Davis, the trust’s senior education manager, said Thursday. “The signage will enhance visitors’ experiences at the battlefield and provide a deeper understanding of what happened on that hallowed ground.”
“It is amazing to see battlefields function as both an ‘open air museum’ and as places for visitors to hike or take a digital detox,” said Drew Gruber, executive director of Civil War Trails. “Watching families and friends create history of their own at sites like these makes our job truly rewarding.”
The partners installed 12 interpretive markers about the Battle of Cedar Mountain as well as one sign that describes the work of the American Battlefield Trust, which preserves battle-related sites of the American Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War.
“As with most preservation work, fabrication and installation of these signs was a true team effort,” said Jim Campi, the trust’s chief policy and communications officer. “Civil War Trails fabricated and designed the signs, historian Mike Block did the initial crafting of the text, with the American Battlefield Trust team further refining the content and maps.”
All of the historical waysides include maps, quotes from battle participants and photos pertaining to different parts of the savage Aug. 9, 1862, battle, in which Confederate Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson drew his sword (actually, his sword’s rusty scabbard) for the only time.
“The new signs build off existing stories being told at Cedar Mountain, enhancing the overall visitor experience,” said Paige Read, director of Culpeper Economic Development and Tourism.
Mike Block, a volunteer with Friends of Cedar Mountain, thanked Davis, Read, Gruber and Chris Brown, assistant director of the multi-state trails group, for making the project happen.
“It was this partnership and support that made the new waysides possible,” he said.
The marker project is part of an overall effort by the American Battlefield Trust, working with its local partners, to improve interpretation at Culpeper’s Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain battlefields, Campi said.
The partners started with Cedar Mountain in June, so the new signs were installed in time for the battle’s 160th anniversary next month.
“Next, we will be focusing on replacing signage at St. James Church and Buford’s Knoll in time for the 160th anniversary of Brandy Station next year,” Campi said.
The new markers will also help orient the influx of new visitors expected with the announcement of the new state park, which formally opens on July 1, 2024, he said.
And soon, signs will be erected in Culpeper to notify visitors about the new state park, Campi said.
At Cedar Mountain, seven of the new markers replace signage that served visitors from around the world for over a decade, Block said. They offer more engaging text and images “to help fuel the imagination of visitors as they stand where the historic events took place on the battlefield,” he said.
Each wayside has a map that reflects the 1862 terrain and locations of the contending armies on different parts of the field.
The partners placed four signs covering new material that enables visitors to understand the fighting on portions of the battlefield that had gone without interpretation, Block said.
Two describe the fighting in the woods on and behind The Point, and another above the Brushy Field.
A third sign near the Crittenden Gate, perhaps the best-known part of the field and the place where visitors now enter it, provides an overview of the battle.
Finally, a new wayside discusses KOCOA, a military acronym that stands for Key Terrain, Observation Points and Fields of Fire, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles and Avenues of Approach/Retreat.
As used by the U.S. armed services and the National Park Service’s American Battlefields Protection Program, KOCOA is the process that experts use to study military terrain and classify the cultural-landscape features of battlefields and battle-related historic sites.
“Now, a visitor to Cedar Mountain can study and understand the battlefield as a modern combatant,” Block said.
As indicated by signage there, the Cedar Mountain battlefield is part of the Civil War Trails Inc. system. Each CWT site is networked together with more than 1,400 others across six states, including Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
CWT sites are marketed internationally by state tourism offices, destination marketing organizations and municipal partners.
The popular program, which provides a smartphone app, a website and free maps to travelers, helps drive economic development by promoting heritage travel. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/new-updated-markers-set-at-virginia-battlefield-site/2022/07/09/458d676e-ff87-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html | 2022-07-09T13:35:35 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/new-updated-markers-set-at-virginia-battlefield-site/2022/07/09/458d676e-ff87-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html |
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — No parent wants the words “in memory of” listed in front of their child’s name, but Angela Pope hopes a vehicle dedicated to her daughter will save other families from the pain hers experienced.
Had she received Narcan, a nasal spray to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses, Angela Pope wonders if her firstborn would still be alive. She often thinks about the way her daughter’s life ended, as well as how things changed dramatically in her mid-teens.
The once-bubbly and busy runner and cheerleader was about 15 when her mother said she fell into the wrong crowd and started using drugs. An unwanted pregnancy and abortion followed, and her mother suspects possible sex trafficking or gang violence. But she just doesn’t know because months would pass without a word from her child.
“I sit and dwell on it,” she said, “and there’s nothing that’s going to change the situation so I have to try to do something positive with it.”
The Popes said they were honored when Zoe Freedom Center, a faith-based recovery program in Spotsylvania, recently launched a Mobile Harm Reduction Unit, or “Narcan van,” in memory of Lauren Pope. Lauren was the first client at Zoe, and co-founder Dana Brown helped get her into a recovery program.
After Brown spoke at her funeral, she and her husband, Mark, the center’s co-founder, talked about a mobile unit that would regularly dispense boxes of Narcan to individuals and businesses. The Browns promised the Popes it would bear Lauren’s name.
The Narcan van made its début on a recent Saturday as Zoe Freedom Center volunteers met in Fredericksburg and canvassed the downtown area, passing out goodie bags and materials about the center’s free services, including counseling and peer support groups. They also asked people if they would put Narcan in their first-aid kits.
Some businesses wanted a box for each kit in the building, others declined the offer. The center plans to return to downtown, visit hotels along U.S. 1 and set up regular routes and distribution times when it has enough volunteers.
Based on past experience, Dana Brown believes the same divine guidance that helped Zoe get off the ground—a month before the pandemic started—will get their mobile unit out on a regular course.
“I feel like we’re gonna have enough volunteers to do at least a once-a-week route, probably within a month,” she said. “We’re excited about being able to meet the needs on a routed, time-based schedule so people in the community who need our help know when we’re coming.”
And there’s plenty of need, said Sherry Norton–Williams, a prevention specialist with the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board. For five years, she’s led REVIVE! training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid emergency using Narcan, the brand name for the chemical naloxone.
RACSB offers regular virtual trainings and twice-a-month distributions when people who’ve completed the class can pick up free Narcan. More than 2,000 people have been through the program since 2017—including many who then trained others—and Norton–Williams has noticed an increase this year in the demand for Narcan.
In the past, maybe half of those trained picked up their Narcan at a separate distribution site. This year, more than 8 of every 10 people trained have gotten it.
“We are seeing more lives being lost,” Norton–Williams said, not because there are necessarily more drugs on the street but because of what they contain. “It’s about fentanyl being in everything or possibly being in everything. People are realizing the medicine cabinet is not necessarily the problem. It’s the illicit substance people are getting their hands on.”
Last year, 81% of the fatal overdoses in the Fredericksburg region, from Culpeper to the Northern Neck, involved fentanyl, according to the Virginia Department of Health website. The state hasn’t reported any 2022 statistics yet, but Dana Brown said she’s hearing about increasing numbers of overdoses from local police officers.
While in her office off Bragg Road, Brown showed a graphic from the Journal of American Medical Association, showing the number of fatalities involving fentanyl among adolescents. Nationwide, 253 young people between the ages of 10 and 19 died in 2019 from overdoses involving fentanyl. The death toll climbed to 680 in 2020 and shot up to 884 in 2021.
Brown believes many of those who overdosed probably thought they were getting something else from a friend, maybe Adderall or Percocet. Adderall is used to treat hyperactivity but has become widely misused by high school and college students who want to pull all-nighters and cram for exams or write lengthy term papers, according to American Addiction Centers.
Likewise, Percocet is a common pain pill, but can become lethal when laced with fentanyl.
“That’s starting to happen more and more,” Dana Brown said. “This is why (Narcan) is so important. Having this in your first-aid kit will give you the only tool that you can possibly have to save your child’s life.”
Norton–Williams hopes people who receive Narcan will never need to use the treatment on loved ones but she often finds the opposite is true.
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a person walk up to a table at an event or pick up a second dose” because they already used the first one or it had expired, she said. “I had one gentleman in a training program who’s overdosed seven times.”
She’s trained workers in local shelters, convenience stores and national parks on how to administer Narcan. The free online class, REVIVE!, takes about 60 minutes, and Norton–Williams and others at RACSB will offer training to businesses and organizations. Those interested can contact her at 540/940-2325 or snorton@rappahannockareacsb.org. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-based-van-training-targets-opioid-overdoses/2022/07/09/45f8f0d8-ff87-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html | 2022-07-09T13:35:42 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-based-van-training-targets-opioid-overdoses/2022/07/09/45f8f0d8-ff87-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html |
Until recently, I knew how to kill onion plants. Since the plants don’t speak, I didn’t know what I’d done to bring about their demise. I was ready to hang up the watering can and spade for good. It wasn’t until I learned (later in a Master Gardener class) what I needed to do to get these plants to thrive at 7,000 feet. Then I was able to enjoy the robust sweet onion rewards that come from growing your own harvest. Here are the four things I learned and applied to get onion plants to thrive.
First, get varieties that will grow here. Onions require sunlight to initiate bulb development. There are three types of onions: long day (14 + hours of day light), intermediate day (12-13 hours), and short day (12 hours). Flagstaff is on the edge of short and intermediate day. I grow the cultivar ‘Candy’, a sweet Intermediate day variety.
Early in my onion growing journey, my mistake was purchasing what the local stores sold as starter sets from their providers; sadly, they were long day varieties. I found they would not bulb well here. I also tried seeds, but our short growing season (105 days in Timberline) doesn’t allow enough time to do that here unless they’re started months earlier under grow lights. Then, I ordered live onion plants from Dixondale Farm. These plants gave me the needed head start to successfully get baseball-sized bulbs. These starts can be planted right into the garden or can be sown in deep cell packs and transplanted later when it warms up. Plant six inches apart, or plant closer together then thin them out, and eat the culled starts throughout the summer.
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Second, plant in good soil. I add lots of organic matter, especially compost. If you live at 7,000 feet elevation, our soil’s pH is above the level where onions thrive. I add a handful of soil sulfur to drop the pH to be between 6.2 and 6.8. My mistake at first was I didn’t have a clue about pH or our alkaline soil and did nothing to adjust the pH.
I also place my homemade compost at the root level, thus enabling plants to feed immediately. When planting, I place the plants only one inch deep. Mulch lightly with straw if you desire since these plants need to be free of weeds. Onions are heavy feeders and will need to be fertilized about every two weeks with granular ammonium sulfate (21-0-0) or other sources of nitrogen. Stop fertilizing three weeks before harvest.
Make sure to water plants well. I use a drip line or soaker hose to do this. Depending on your soil type, watering often is necessary. You can check by sticking your first finger to the first knuckle in the soil and see if it’s moist. If you have a clay soil, make a raised bed above it so you create the soil needed for your onions. I made the mistake of watering my first onions with a half inch of water, which didn’t reach the root system.
Third, your plants will need full sun. Since sunlight determines bulb development, don’t plant under trees, beside a structure shadow, or beside tall corn. You can plant your onions in pots, provided they have at least a nine-inch depth.
Fourth, you are not the only one who likes onions. Your competition will most likely be thrips or pocket gophers. I use IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and monitor for pests. I periodically spray neem oil before I see a problem. If I see my onions being taken down into the ground, I set a gopher trap. Harvest your crop when the stalks fall over. You can eat them any time or store them for later. I pull my onions before frost.
You can bake, sauté, pickle or eat onions fresh. And the best thing is, you don’t have to eat all your harvest at once. Onions can last a long time in a cold storage. Successfully growing onions at 7,000 feet in 105 days or less is possible, if you learn from my mistakes. Then all you have to do is sit back and enjoy your harvest!
Daryl Bennett is the local pastor of the East Valley Baptist Church where he also teaches gardening in the demonstration fields there. He’s a Coconino County Master Gardener (class of 2017) and lives in the Timberline/Doney Park area.
If you have a gardening question, email CoconinoMasterGardener@gmail.com or call the Master Gardener Hotline at 928-773-6115 and leave a message. A Master Gardener will get back to you. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/gardening-etcetera-welcome-to-a-new-class-growing-onions-101/article_33860462-fe84-11ec-8fff-4f3faa718000.html | 2022-07-09T13:47:03 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/gardening-etcetera-welcome-to-a-new-class-growing-onions-101/article_33860462-fe84-11ec-8fff-4f3faa718000.html |
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:
Gov. Doug Ducey’s justification for allowing any student in Arizona to attend a private school is a major insult to public schools and shows an elitist attitude toward private schools that is far right of reality.
The Arizona Daily Star quoted Ducey as saying “Every family in Arizona should have access to a high-quality education with dedicated teachers. This is a win for all K-12 students.”
As someone who has just finished her 49th year in public education, I agree with Ducey that every family should have access to high-quality education with dedicated teachers. The implied message in his statement is that private schools succeed in this endeavor while public schools do not. And that is just not true.
One of my responsibilities as a grant director in a public district is to oversee the expenditure of federal funds provided to private schools within our boundaries. I will attest that private schools have dedicated teachers and administrators who share the values and aspirations of the public schools that surround them. We all want the same thing: to educate students to be self-reliant, strong thinkers, who contribute to society in a positive way and who leave our campuses with the skills and ability to be successful in college or careers.
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To imply that private schools are in some way inherently more adept at this than public schools is an injustice to those who valiantly strive to serve all students, regardless of their religious affiliation, ability to score high on an entrance exam, their physical or mental challenges, or the capability of their parents to provide volunteer hours and financial support beyond the tuition payment. In regards to the tuition payment, many of those who attend a private school are already doing so tuition-free or at low cost, thanks to existing tax credits paid by those who reduce their state tax obligation by contribution to that private school.
There are excellent private schools in Arizona and there are excellent public schools. There are private schools that employ inept teachers and there are public schools that, due to the teacher shortage, employ less-than-desirable teachers. There are families who have children who thrive at a private school and those who have children who thrive in a public school. I know families where one or more children go to a private school and the others to a public school.
Ducey said “Our kids will no longer be locked in underperforming schools.” How would he know that a given private school is not underperforming? The assessments that rule how a public school operates are not the same for private schools. The playing field is totally uneven. Placing a student from a low-performing school, especially those in rural areas with a high poverty rate, in a private school is not a guarantee that the student is going to excel.
Those trying to educate each and all in rural, high-minority, high-poverty areas are going to lose funding to private schools that face the very same challenges in educating, minus the myriad mandates handed down to public schools. Most private schools struggle to get highly qualified teachers in all subject areas because those educators are in such short supply and teaching salaries at both private and public schools are woefully low compared to other professions.
The only aspect of Ducey’s ploy to support education in Arizona for all students with value is his statement “Every family in Arizona should have access to a high-quality education with dedicated teachers.” If every Arizona public school was funded at the same national level as those in the top 25%, instead of at the very bottom, that might actually happen without siphoning funds to private schools.
Kathy Scott is an educator in the public school system for 49 years working with high-poverty, minority students. She lives in Nogales. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-duceys-big-lie-on-benefits-of-private-education/article_b4ddf776-fefd-11ec-912c-bbba20567e6e.html | 2022-07-09T13:58:43 | 0 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-duceys-big-lie-on-benefits-of-private-education/article_b4ddf776-fefd-11ec-912c-bbba20567e6e.html |
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Across the country, politicians with more ambition than integrity are trying to explode Americans’ trust in our elections.
Taken individually, many of these attacks seem harmless, even amusing. Collectively, however, they constitute a concerted effort to undermine the trust that is necessary to the survival of any form of democracy.
We will no longer have a republic built for the people, by the people, if the people have no trust in the system by which we choose those to represent us in government.
Consider the case, for example, of two Republican candidates running for a county council seat in Greenville County, South Carolina. The losing candidate, Joe Dill, cried fraud, and he asked county Republican officials to overturn the primary election results and name him the winner.
And they did.
So then Joey Russo, the real winner, appealed to state Republican officials to overturn the decision of the county Republican officials.
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And they did.
Then Dill called the state Republicans’ decision illegitimate and promised further action, unless his victory was restored, or a new election was held.
Or take the gubernatorial primary in Nevada, where a losing Republican candidate for governor also made unsubstantiated claims of election fraud. He demanded a statewide recount.
He finished 11 percentage points behind the winning candidate. The recount confirmed his loss. Unfazed, the loser continues to yell fraud and threaten lawsuits.
It’s not surprising that claiming voter fraud is the go-to reaction of losers because it’s been adopted by so many Republican leaders and former President Donald Trump.
This political strategy puts us on dangerous ground.
In some circles, it’s now considered un-American and disloyal to abide by the decisions of voters. Trump’s supporters are urged to smear, threaten and bully election workers, and at the same time destroy Americans’ trust in their elections.
Attempts to overturn elections and sow distrust in Nevada, South Carolina and elsewhere are fueled by the lies and antics of Trump, but the campaign has grown far larger than one election or one man.
More than a year’s worth of court cases, audits and investigations show plainly and clearly that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. The election was fair. Trump lost.
So how has this obviously dishonest campaign survived and spread?
There are lots of theories. Mine is simple: People believe what they want to believe. Emphasis on want.
If the last few years have proved anything, it’s that lots of Americans will skirt, ignore or flout rules and laws they don’t like.
Like wearing masks.
Or paying taxes.
Or complying with basic traffic laws.
Or following rules barring pets from restaurants, stores and other public places.
Or accepting rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court when they disagree with the justices.
Or accepting the results of elections.
Or believing facts they wish weren’t true.
Instead, they complain about their rights, their freedoms, their victimhood and persecution.
It’s not only some Republicans who deny the truth and legitimacy of things they don’t like. Some Democrats do it too, as evidenced by 22 years of whining about the 2000 election.
A more recent example are tirades from liberals who proclaim that the Supreme Court is corrupt because they don’t like rulings from the conservative majority.
It should be said, however, clearly and without doubt, no one has been more intent — or more effective — at spreading lies and encouraging mistrust of our nation’s institutions than Trump.
Now that July 4 is past, the literal fireworks are pretty much done. It’s time to extinguish the political fireworks as well. It’s time for Americans of all political stripes to put the welfare of the nation and its future before the ambitions of politicians who want to blow up the Constitution in a reckless act of self-promotion.
A Kansas native, Julie Doll is a former newspaper journalist who now lives in Tucson. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-lets-put-the-political-fireworks-behind-us-too/article_a3a4a208-fee8-11ec-9b79-3bbaf3a87038.html | 2022-07-09T13:58:49 | 0 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-lets-put-the-political-fireworks-behind-us-too/article_a3a4a208-fee8-11ec-9b79-3bbaf3a87038.html |
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday rejected three bills passed by the Republican majority Legislature, vetoing measures regarding transgender athletes in school sports and poll watchers.
He also struck down the Human Services Code, blowing a hole in the state budget as lawmakers were trying to finish the annual flurry of votes that accompany the annual spending plan.
Wolf had previously warned he would strike down the bill to prohibit transgender athletes from playing sports that align with their gender identity. In his veto message, he said the bill would have “a devastating impact on a vulnerable population already at greater risk of bullying and depression.”
He also vetoed a bill — sponsored by Franklin County Sen. Doug Mastriano, the GOP’s nominee for governor — to let all registered voters of Pennsylvania serve as poll watchers in any precinct in the state.
“This bill does nothing to increase access to voting,” he wrote. “Instead, this bill undermines the integrity of our election process and encourages voter intimidation.”
Wolf’s third veto was based on a provision in the Human Service Code that would have prohibited a state agency from contracting with a vendor of financial management services.
“These self-directed services allow participants to make choices about their own care, with this model supporting both participants and direct care workers,” he wrote in his veto message.
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Vetoing the legislation created a $1.8 billion gap in the budget, Wolf said, but after the veto lawmakers put language from the Human Services Code into a different bill and passed it. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/wolf-vetoes-bills-on-transgender-athletes-poll-watchers/3294555/ | 2022-07-09T14:01:07 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/wolf-vetoes-bills-on-transgender-athletes-poll-watchers/3294555/ |
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — A species of oak tree that was thought to be extinct has been found at a national park in Texas.
Researchers with the Morton Arboretum in Illinois and United States Botanic Garden discovered the Quercus tardifolia tree -- also known as a lateleaf oak -- at Big Bend National Park on May 25.
The tree was described as being 30 feet tall and in poor condition.
According to the Morton Arboretum, a research center specializing in trees, it was previously believed that the last living tree of this kind had perished in 2011.
Researchers said they may be able to help protect other endangered species of trees by studying why this particular oak tree is going extinct.
"This work is crucial to preserve the biodiversity that Earth is so quickly losing," said Murphy Westwood, vice president of science and conservation at The Morton Arboretum. "If we ignore the decline of Q. tardifolia and other rare, endangered trees, we could see countless domino effects with the loss of other living entities in the ecosystems supported by those trees."
Researchers described the condition of the tree at Big Bend as "dire," suffering from a severe fungal infection and with a trunk showing signs of scarring from fire.
The group that made the discovery is working with the National Park Service to help reduce threats that could end the tree's life, such as wildfires and drought.
Researchers are also looking for acorns to breed new specimens.
“The United States Botanic Garden is thrilled about the success of this partnership and collecting trip that rediscovered such a rare oak,” said Susan Pell, acting executive director at the United States Botanic Garden.
“Across the planet, oaks serve as an ecological anchor cleaning air, filtering water, sequestering carbon dioxide and supporting countless fungi, insects, birds and mammals,” Westwood added. "When one is lost, we don’t know what else we might permanently lose in its wake." | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/oak-tree-extinct-found-texas-big-bend-national-park/287-b276b2d5-8c9e-4265-970e-ee2f94a3b874 | 2022-07-09T14:09:50 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/oak-tree-extinct-found-texas-big-bend-national-park/287-b276b2d5-8c9e-4265-970e-ee2f94a3b874 |
Earlier this week, as we all celebrated Independence Day, many lives were turned upside down by yet another mass shooting that took multiple lives in the Chicago area.
In my hometown of Gary, there was another shooting late that night that injured seven people and killed three people, including my cousin, Marquise Hall.
He was 26.
Obviously, this hit home. Throughout my life, our community has struggled to reduce the violence that has plagued our community, but I’ve never had to describe a victim as a direct family member.
It hurts. It angers and frustrates me, just as it does when any family experiences this sort of tragedy. I will do everything I can to keep it from happening to someone else.
I have received many condolences from people across Northwest Indiana, the Chicagoland region and throughout the State of Indiana. I thank everyone who cared enough to think of my family in this trying time.
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I’m sure every family that has been disrupted by this pain has felt the same way at some point. I pray for those families every day.
Even before I became Mayor of Gary, I often stated public safety was my No. 1 priority, and it still is. We are exploring and implementing various strategies every day, and we are experiencing some positive results.
Recently, we teamed up with the Indiana State Police in an effort to restructure our police department, as well as garner additional resources to help us fight crime. I appreciate the support that we’ve received from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter.
In addition, we launched Operation Safe Zone, which ties surveillance video systems across the city directly to our Gary Police Department, as well as Thrive! Gary, an initiative that teaches violence prevention skills and techniques to our youngest citizens.
We’ve also continued the Gary 4 Life program, which is an effective violence intervention program for adults with troubled histories.
We have purchased more equipment for our police department, and we are doing everything we can to keep good officers working in our City.
As we attract job-creating economic development opportunities, we’ll offer our people well-paying jobs and the hope that comes with them. When we improve our educational offerings, we’ll create more opportunities for young people to have professional careers. These things will make Gary stronger.
Even as we take immediate and long-term steps to make our Gary safer and stronger, we are fighting an uphill battle.
For example, Indiana House Enrolled Act 1296 went into effect this month, allowing most individuals to carry a firearm without a permit.
This will ultimately result in more guns on our streets. We do not need more guns on our streets. We have too many already.
We need to have stronger controls and a robust background check system at trade shows, including those on pubic property paid for with tax money.
We also need our Governor and the state legislature to make it possible to hire more police officers to protect our community from people who have a firearm and bad intentions.
We need to be reassured the state will back us up when we try to protect our community.
We don’t need others, who aren’t intimately familiar with our struggle, making decisions for us when they do not understand the consequences we face because of their decisions.
Let’s be clear. I believe in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Responsible people who have undergone exhaustive background checks should be allowed to own guns, for personal safety or sport. But, at least give the community the extra protection of knowing who has the guns through a permitting process.
No, we cannot keep bad people with bad intentions from doing bad things, but, in light of what happened on our nation’s Independence Day, we have to ask a difficult question: If our friends and neighbors live in fear of bad people or poor decisions by state leaders, how free are we, really? | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/jerome-prince-fighting-an-uphill-battle-against-gun-violence/article_3b9b48d8-3205-5649-85ba-1b96f4d1264c.html | 2022-07-09T14:14:40 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/jerome-prince-fighting-an-uphill-battle-against-gun-violence/article_3b9b48d8-3205-5649-85ba-1b96f4d1264c.html |
VALPARAISO — Preschoolers buzzed around the miniature Peddlers Pizza parlor, busying themselves with plastic cookies and hot dogs. In another room, tweens tired themselves out playing Dance Dance Revolution. Everywhere, kids filled the hallways, excitedly zooming from one activity to the next.
The brand-new Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana building was finished just in time — summer camp is in full swing.
The Boys and Girls Club broke ground on the 36,000 square-foot facility in April 2021.
"It is bigger than the last one and it looks more modern," 11-year-old club member Jacob Boersma said.
The $9 million structure is definitely modern compared to the old Valparaiso Boys and Girls Club location which operated out of the 123-year-old former Gardner School building at 354 Jefferson St. The Boys and Girls Club moved into the former school in the early 1970s. VP of Finance and Philanthropy Shire Kuch said the old location constantly needed repairs, and it was also three stories tall, which created accessibility issues.
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"With that building it was not unusual to get a call saying, 'Hey we had a $20,000 boiler go out, we had a $5,000 water main break," Kuch recalled. "The maintenance and upkeep on that building was much higher than a building of that size for any of our other clubs."
In 2018 the Lake and Porter County Boys and Girls Clubs merged under the Greater Northwest Indiana umbrella. The organization now operates a total of 10 clubs across both counties. Kuch said the goal is to renovate or build new structures for all 10 clubs by 2025. So far work has been completed at the Chesterton, Hammond, East Chicago and Valparaiso clubs.
Shortly after the merger, a third-party contractor was hired to evaluate all 10 buildings. The needed repairs at the Valparaiso club would have cost $5 million, Kuch said the organization realized they could better serve their members by just building an entirely new club.
The land where the new building now sits, located at 708 Evans Ave., was formerly owned by Urschel Development Corporation.
The two entities reached an agreement — the Boys and Girls Club would get the vacant land at 708 Evans and in exchange Urschel would receive the old Gardner School building.
Urschel plans on converting the former school into a boutique hotel.
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With each renovation or new build the Boys and Girls Club "learned a little bit more about what kids want," Kuch said.
After the climbing wall at the Chesterton location turned out to be "a huge success," Kuch said they decided to build walls in the Hammond and Valparaiso clubs.
The Hammond and East Chicago clubs both have teaching kitchens as well, but the Valparaiso kitchen is the largest. While kids won't necessarily "smoke a brisket" any time soon, the kitchen will be used to teach basic culinary skills, Kuch said.
"There might be a scenario where when the 9-year-old and the 6-year-old get home, the 9-year-old has to make the 6-year-old a grilled cheese. ... This an opportunity for us to teach them something that goes beyond the four walls of our club and can actually impact their life at home for the better."
The shiny new kitchen sits across from the gym and features a concession stand window so parents and kids can buys snacks during games. The spacious gym can actually be split into two smaller gyms, each with a full-sized basketball court.
During the school year, the Boys and Girls Club only runs after-school programming. Kuch said they wanted to be able to rent the space to youth sports organizations when the building is not occupied.
Exergaming, which combines video games and exercise is also featured in the new building. Kids can run around as they watch video game characters mirror their motions or jump on a screen projected on the floor.
"We recognized that we had to do something to meet them in the middle because they love electronic games, they love being on their tablets," Kuch said. "This is a way to make sure they stay active."
The new space also emphasizes education of all kinds. Kids can learn how to play guitar in the recording studio, do some reading in the sensory learning room or utilize the 3D printer in the STEM room.
Much of the Boys and Girls Clubs' programming also addresses COVID-related learning loss.
After initially shutting down in March 2020, the Boys and Girls Club was gradually able to restart programming at a reduced capacity. During the 2020-21 school year the club became a virtual learning center — a place parents who had to work in-person could send their kids to attend online school. The old gym was filled with desks and employees offered homework-help.
At the start of 2022, The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana received a $4 million grant as part of the state’s Student Learning Recovery Grant Program. The money has gone towards hiring social workers, staff dedicated to educational programing, college and career readiness, and educational field trips.
Kuch hopes some of the college and career-readiness programming will help draw more teens to the club.
Across the organization, daily club attendance is still about 30% lower than it was before the pandemic.
"One of the problems Boys and Girls Clubs across America had is that fifth, sixth and seventh graders stopped coming to the club and they haven't come back," Kuch said. "Now they are a sophomore, junior, senior in high school and they did not grow up with it (the club)."
The new Valparaiso club has a dedicated teen room, it also sits across from Fairgrounds Park, where the city plans to construct a skate park, which Kuch hopes will be a draw for teens.
Though daily attendance for all 10 clubs is still recovering, membership at the Valparaiso location has skyrocketed.
Since opening the new building just over a month ago, membership has gone from 651 to 1,092 and daily attendance has gone from 93 to 225.
"I've heard from a lot of parents who did not even know our old club had a summer camp," Kuch said, adding that excitement about the new building and the eye-catching location across from Fairground Park likely contributed to the increase.
"I like coming here because I get to learn about new things and make new friends," Boersma said before being picked up for the day. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/valparaiso/valparaiso-boys-and-girls-club-opens-new-9-million-building-replacing-123-year-old-facility/article_b8a4fb31-7026-5847-8916-e995626ac8c2.html | 2022-07-09T14:14:46 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/valparaiso/valparaiso-boys-and-girls-club-opens-new-9-million-building-replacing-123-year-old-facility/article_b8a4fb31-7026-5847-8916-e995626ac8c2.html |
A Norfolk woman who was sent to prison while six weeks pregnant and miscarried is suing the state and three prison nurses, including one who she says flushed her 13-week fetus down the toilet in her cell.
In the lawsuit initially filed in York County District Court and later transferred to U.S. District Court in Lincoln, attorney Maren Chaloupka alleged the state was negligent for the miscarriage.
She said the state had a duty of care to her client, Haleigh Gerard, to perform appropriate evaluations, request consultations and give orders for maternity patients, "rather than sending a miscarrying mother back to her prison cell to miscarry her baby alone."
On Jan. 28, 2020, less than a week after Gerard arrived at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women in York to serve a 3- to 4-year term on an attempted drug delivery charge, she reported to a nurse at the infirmary that she was experiencing bleeding and cramping.
Chaloupka said Gerard was given a maxi pad and told to return to her housing unit and keep an eye on the bleeding.
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Over the course of the next seven weeks, Gerard, then 24, reported concerns multiple times about continued spotting and asked to see a doctor because she was nervous about the pregnancy, her first.
It prompted an appointment at the York Medical Clinic on Feb. 20, where a follow-up appointment was scheduled March 19.
Chaloupka said a week before the appointment, infirmary staff learned Gerard had been cramping for two days and documented an abnormal fetal heart rate. Twice that night, she was taken to the infirmary for persistent bleeding.
Staff contacted the York Medical Clinic, which scheduled an ultrasound.
But on the night of March 13, Gerard returned to the infirmary in a wheelchair, still bleeding, with abdominal cramps and nausea. And nurses sent her back to her cell, the attorney said.
"It was evident that she was experiencing a miscarriage. Still, defendants provided neither medical nor emotional support for Haleigh in this extremely upsetting event, which was the traumatic end of her first pregnancy," she said.
Chaloupka said early March 14, 2020, one of the nurses went to Gerard's cell and found her physically and emotionally exhausted, her skin yellow and her underwear saturated with blood. She'd been vomiting and told the nurse to look in the toilet.
Chaloupka said Gerard had delivered the baby in the toilet overnight.
She said the nurse then flushed the baby down the toilet, which the state denied in its answer.
Chaloupka said Gerard said she didn't want to go to a hospital, though it was obvious she needed outside medical evaluation.
About 12 hours later, she went to the infirmary with continuing cramps and vaginal bleeding. She was emotional and weeping because of the trauma of her miscarriage, Chaloupka said. Her abdomen was painful to touch. She was given ibuprofen and sent back to her cell.
The state claims board denied her tort claim in January.
In the lawsuit, Chaloupka is seeking compensation for pain and suffering and punitive damages against the nurse who allegedly flushed the baby for her alleged reckless and callous indifference to Gerard's constitutional rights.
The nurse was a contract employee for the Department of Correctional Services, according to a state prison spokeswoman.
In an answer, Assistant Nebraska Attorney General Jennifer Huxoll said Gerard was provided with reasonable care and any damages were the result of "unrelated, preexisting, or subsequent conditions" unrelated to employees' conduct.
Huxoll also said immunity prevents the state and the nurses from being sued. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/norfolk-woman-sues-over-miscarriage-in-prison-alleges-nurse-flushed-the-baby/article_74dc4660-6129-5ae5-b719-e68cfc9308a9.html | 2022-07-09T14:43:21 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/norfolk-woman-sues-over-miscarriage-in-prison-alleges-nurse-flushed-the-baby/article_74dc4660-6129-5ae5-b719-e68cfc9308a9.html |
ALBANY – Albany Technical College has announced a new opportunity for students called the Georgia College Completion Grant Program. Under this grant, any student within 80% completion of a credential and has an outstanding balance due to direct costs at Albany Technical College could be eligible for these funds. The maximum award is up to $2,500, depending on the unpaid balance of direct costs.
"Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate major or program of study at a Technical College System of Georgia institution and meet the program eligibility requirements," Kierra Sparks, the director of Financial Aid at Albany Tech, said. "Albany Technical College will be participating starting this fall semester, but we do not know our total annual allocation from the Georgia Student Finance Commission at this time. If students think they may qualify, we encourage them to reach out to us."
Total funding ranges from $50,000 up to $200,000 per college participating. The new grant follows other state program eligibility requirements – meeting satisfactory academic progress, and a resident of Georgia for at least 24 months. Eighty percent of a student's program must be completed and can only be applied for after all other grants have been exhausted.
The lifetime limit for one program of study is $2,500, and the funds cannot be used to pay prior balances. Students also cannot receive a refund from the Georgia College Completion Grant.
For more information about the Georgia College Completion Grant, contact Kimberly Boone at (229) 430-3034 or financialaid@albanytech.edu.
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Outside the small Texas town of Elsa, a sheet metal fence too tall to see over surrounds a few acres of prime Rio Grande Valley land. In front of the compound’s drab, gray gate, bright orange letters spell out “Nature’s Resort.” The gate opens to reveal a seemingly ordinary community. RVs and small homes line the roads, péntaque and pickleball courts offer residents recreational spaces, and the front office acts as the community’s nucleus.
Nothing looks amiss, except that is, for what’s missing — namely, clothing.
Misty Katz, part owner of Nature’s Resort, finds comfort in shunning clothes. Growing up in South Africa, she was scolded by her parents for undressing in public when her clothes got dirty. She didn’t take those lessons too seriously. More than half a century later, she lives at a nudist (or naturist) resort in South Texas and doesn’t worry about dirty clothes any more.
For as long as Katz has been a nudist, she has also been a Christian.
Public nudity may seem antithetical to the modesty often promoted by churches, but to Katz, the two go hand in hand. “Believe it or not, we are modest,” Katz says. “Modesty doesn’t mean you have to cover everything up. We don’t display our wares, we’re not adorning various parts of our bodies in a way that’s going to attract attention.”
Her idea of modesty echoes Pope John Paul II’s 1981 book “Love and Responsibility,” in which he writes “nakedness itself is not immodest.” He goes on to explain that immodesty presents itself only when nakedness serves to sexually arouse.
At Nature’s Resort, public nudity is not sexual. “The initial conception is that this is a sexual thing,” Katz says. “People think we’re all out on the front lawn having sex with each other, swapping partners. In fact, if there is any overt sexuality, you see that gate open real fast and somebody is ushered out.”
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Some Christian critics of nudism, including Mary Lowman of The Christian Working Woman, see the lifestyle as an affront to God. On her website’s page The Christian Dress Code, Lowman claims “God’s dress code from the beginning has been to cover our nakedness.”
Even still, nudism attracts unlikely allies. Some nondenominational, hard-line conservative clergy accept nudism. Pastor Ron Smith, of McAllen’s Church of the King, vehemently opposes homosexuality, abortion and the transgender community, but when it comes to nudism, his strident views loosen up.
“I think it’s odd, I think it’s strange, but I have no proof it’s sinning,” Smith said. “We have a retired couple that sit in the front row every Sunday that live at a nudist camp. I believe they’re dedicated Christians.”
Because the Bible doesn’t explicitly forbid nudism, Smith says he cannot condemn those who practice it. In fact, the Bible condones nudism on several occasions: “Adam and Eve were in the garden talking to God every day. They were nude,” Katz says. “When David had his big victory in battle, he went dancing in the streets naked to praise God. So, that must be OK in God’s eyes.”
Katz isn’t the only Christian at Nature’s Resort. Chip and Daisy are a married couple who requested to exclude their last names so friends and family don’t learn of their nudism. They, like most everyone at Nature’s Resort, are winter Texans, retirees spending their summers up north and coming down to the Rio Grande Valley when temperatures start to drop.
Chip, a Black man, is also one of the only residents of color out of the up to 250 people in the community. Like Katz, Chip and Daisy find nudism fits neatly into their Christianity and see it enhancing their religious lives. “In a nudist environment, the true Christian belief of valuing others and not judging others is accentuated,” Daisy says. “Here, you don’t judge someone for what they look like or what they wear.”
“It’s one thing to be with Christians in a building,” Chip says. “It’s another thing to be with Christians who are nudists. There’s deeper connectivity.”
Though Nature’s Resort is not explicitly religious, it is affiliated with the American Association for Nude Recreation, an organization with deep Christian roots. AANR, once named the American Sunbathing Association, and the American League for Physical Culture before that, was led by Ilsley Boone in the 1930s.
Boone was a Dutch Reformed minister and a driving force behind popularizing Christian naturism in the U.S., where he preached a religiously enriching nudism. Christian naturism, popular in the early 20th century, continues to find success in the digital age on online forums.
And though Nature’s Resort’s particular brand of nudism is not the Christian variety, some of its members have found the lifestyle deeply spiritual.
“I think it’s far easier being a Christian nudist than being a Christian non-nudist,” Katz says. “That’s because as a Christian, you’ve got to love everybody. And as a nudist, you do love everybody.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/inside-a-south-texas-christian-nudist-community/3009043/ | 2022-07-09T15:08:43 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/inside-a-south-texas-christian-nudist-community/3009043/ |
RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — The coroner in Rabun County on Saturday identified the victim killed in a lightning strike the previous weekend.
According to Rabun County Coroner Sam Beck, that victim was 39-year-old Felipe Flores of Gainesville. A full autopsy remains pending, he said.
The lightning strike occurred near a mountain top in Mountain City, the National Lightning Safety Council said earlier this week.
The organization has reported three US lightning fatalities in 2022 so far - including the one in Georgia.
In 2021 there were 11 lightning fatalities, the lowest number in nearly 10 years.
Georgia, however, is in the hot seat, or lightning zone; the organization ranks the Peach State as having one of the highest in lightning fatalities from 2011 to 2020.
Though being struck is rare, according to Dr. Mary Ann Cooper, a direct strike is not the only way someone can be injured by lightning, and the repercussions for those who live can be lifelong.
Cooper, who is an emergency physician and lightning injuries and lightning injury prevention expert, told 11Alive about the dangers of lightning and the ways people can protect themselves.
"There's lots of other ways to be injured," Dr. Cooper said. "We tell people not to stand close to trees because lightning hits the tree -- it comes down and a portion jumps across to the person as a side flash or side splash."
"If you take the lightning threat seriously and always get inside before lightning becomes a threat, your personal odds of being struck are near zero," the National Lightning Safety Council said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/felipe-flores-gainesville-man-killed-rabun-county-lightning-strike/85-d58d5eba-bd87-4546-8b6c-e656e04c4652 | 2022-07-09T15:17:25 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/felipe-flores-gainesville-man-killed-rabun-county-lightning-strike/85-d58d5eba-bd87-4546-8b6c-e656e04c4652 |
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Police in Clayton County say they are searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen on Thursday.
The Clayton County Police Department said on Facebook that Nassir Boston was reported missing on July 7 from a location on Leland Ln. in Jonesboro.
The department described him as standing 5-foot-9, weighing 128 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing mauve colored shorts and white Nike slides, police said. He also had two bags with one, one black and one gray.
Anyone who has seen Nassir or might know where he may be is asked to call the Clayton County Police Department at 770-477-3550. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/nassir-boston-missing-clayton-county-teen/85-3f58bb24-b0fb-4d43-b455-49db6bac35f4 | 2022-07-09T15:17:31 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/nassir-boston-missing-clayton-county-teen/85-3f58bb24-b0fb-4d43-b455-49db6bac35f4 |
One person was killed in a shooting early Saturday in Chesterfield County.
Police at 12:53 a.m. responded to the 6800 block of Fairpines Road to a report of a man who had been shot. Chesterfield County police in a statement said Shaquille R. Moseley, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Michael M. Duncan, 33, was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Police said Duncan and Moseley knew each other.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Chesterfield County police at (804) 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660.
From the archives: More than 240 photos of Richmond and Virginia in the 1970s
In January 1978, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosted pop artist Andy Warhol (second from left), who was exhibiting his “Athletes by Warhol” collection at the museum. The public opening featured a performance by rock band Single Bullet Theory and refreshments that could be found at sporting events, such as popcorn and cotton candy. The portraits on exhibit included tennis star Chris Evert and basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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In August 1976, at Glendale Drive and Henrico Avenue in western Henrico County, neighborhood boys showed off their headstand and skateboarding skills. From left were Robert Rice, Bill Robertson, Rusty Hamilton and Kenny Rice. The boys spent the summer practicing headstands, wheelies and other stunts.
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In June 1976, E.M. Andrews, a taxidermist by hobby, displayed a “swamp deer” he created – actually, a rabbit with antlers attached. Andrews had two small backyard buildings in South Richmond where he practiced freeze-drying, a newer and easier method of animal preservation than traditional taxidermy. For the previous five years, he had used freeze-drying to preserve animals for the State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
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Feb. 3, 1976: Arthur Ashe visits with father, Arthur Sr., and brother, Johnnie, at Westwood Racquet Club.
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In October 1976, TV chef and cookbook author Julia Child came to Richmond, where her itinerary included a book signing, a local TV appearance and a cooking demonstration at the Thalhimers department store downtown. Child traveled with array of kitchen implements and ingredients – she found that her tour stops didn’t always have the utensils she needed. Here, in her hotel room, she carved a Georgia ham while joined by her husband, Paul.
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In January 1978, Pearl Bailey, the Tony Award-winning actress and singer from Newport News, was preparing to address the Richmond Public Forum from the stage at the Mosque (now Altria Theater). She covered a range of topics – from education to welfare to the United Nations – and said that despite heart trouble, “God blew breath in my face again to I could go out and spread love.” Bailey received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1976 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1988. She died in 1990.
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This April 1978 photo shows packages of Pop Rocks, a carbonated candy that had soared in popularity, even if availability was limited. The gravel-like treat offered the sensation of bursting inside the mouth – a reaction created from carbon dioxide trapped inside the sugar. Test-marketing in California proved successful, and the candy from General Foods soon became a national rage.
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In March 1957, University of Virginia alumni football players lost 20-0 in the fifth alumni vs. varsity game. The annual game, which the alumni previously won three times, continued through 1979. Here, former captains join in a handshake. From left are Joe Mehalick, Bill Dudley, varsity captain Jim Bakhtiar, Joe Palumbo, Bob Weir and Bill Chisholm.
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Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe wife of Arthur Ashe, receives a warm welcome to Virginia's General Assembly chambers Feb. 2, 1979 from Lt. Gov. Charles S. Robb.
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In August 1979, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was preparing to close the Sabot Depot station in Goochland County. The station hosted its first passenger train in 1881 and its last in 1957; it limped along until 1979 handling odd jobs. CSX dismantled the building in 1993.
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In May 1979, the Lost World mountain opened at the Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell. The $7 million, 17-story attraction contained three components: the Journey to Atlantis flume ride (soon renamed the Haunted River), the Land of the Dooz children’s mine train and the Time Shaft rotor. In 1998, the mountain was repurposed to accommodate Volcano, the Blast Coaster, which still operates today.
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In April 1979, a crowd of 10,000 gathered along Monument Avenue in Richmond for the annual Easter Festival, which included music from the Richmond Pops Band. The festival, sponsored by the Monument Avenue Preservation Society, included dancers, almost 30 art exhibits, children’s entertainment and food.
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In July 1979, two boys walked along the rocks in the James River near the Lee Bridge in Richmond.
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In June 1979, Terry Woo set bricks for a walkway as construction of Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond continued. The $4 million dollar city-financed plaza linked the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond building and the Virginia Electric and Power Co. building.
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In October 1979, a couple dressed as apes made their way through Shockoe Slip in Richmond during the Great Pumpkin Party. The event included live music, costume contents, an art show and a pumpkin pie bake-off.
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In November 1979, the Richmond Jaycees distributed lapel pins to voters after they cast ballots in city precincts.
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In June 1979, astrologer Roberta Massie gave a chart reading at the Festival of the Stars, held at Unity of Richmond Church at Laburnum and Seminary avenues. For $3 or $4, attendees could get tarot card and palm readings as well as personalized astrological charts. The festival was sponsored by the Richmond Metropolitan Astrological Research Society.
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In May 1979, Vann Barden from North Carolina came to Richmond with his mobile smoke pit to put on a pig picking with friends. Depending on the temperature and wind, Barden could use 60 to 120 pounds of charcoal scattered with hickory chips for his barbecuing. An 80-pound pig, which he marinated in homemade sauce, could take eight hours or more to cook.
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In March 1979, a tractor-trailer jackknifed after two wheels came off on the James River Bridge in Richmond. The driver, 25-year-old Samuel Smith, was thrown from the truck and fell 100 feet. A firefighter said Smith survived because he landed about 40 feet from the water on muddy ground, which softened the impact.
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In November 1979, an Army helicopter made a practice landing on the new helipad at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. It was the first such helipad constructed for a central Virginia hospital. The $5,000 pad was constructed by E.G. Bowles Co. in a project assisted by the state police and the Federal Aviation Administration.
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In January 1979, Miss America Kylene Barker signed autographs during a visit to Richmond. Barker, who was from Galax, won the Miss Virginia title in 1978 and then the national pageant in September of that year, becoming Miss America 1979.
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In January 1979, former Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson congratulated participants in the Winter Special Olympics at Wintergreen in Nelson County.
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In January 1979, staff of the Women’s Resource Center conferred in their office at the University of Richmond. The center, which opened in 1976, assisted women with career preparation, education opportunities and life planning. The center’s founder and director was Jane Hopkins (holding book). With her (from left) are Carol Goff, Nancy Moore, Tina Forkin, assistant director Joanne Augspurger, Barbara Outland and Kathy Freeney.
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In July 1979, enrollees of the local 70001 Ltd. program met in Richmond. Funded by the federal Department of Labor, the local program had started in February and aimed to give 16- to 21-year-old high school dropouts pre-employment training and GED support. The program’s roots were in Delaware, and the name stemmed from an account number associated with its establishment.
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Safety Town Opens - This summer's installment of Safety Town opened at Azalea Mall yesterday, and among those on hand were Marcia Carr as Clyde the Clown (in car), Leigh Burke as Cupid the Clown, and Mike Martin as the owl. Children agest 4 through 8 may take one of three classes that are taught for an hour each day for one week. New classes start each Monday through August. Applications for registration should be made with the Henrico County Police. 6-17-1978
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Where's the engine? The caboose traveling on the bed of a truck along West Broad Street yesterday wasn't part of a new rail line in Richmond, but part of a remodeling project at the old Clover Room restaurant. Owner John Dankos plans to open the new restaurant, Stanley Stegmeyer's Hodgepodge, on July 1. Part of the decor will include two cabooses, each of which will seat 16 persons. May 3, 1978
Wallace Clark
In May 1978, this train caboose traveled by truck along West Broad Street in Richmond was headed for the old Clover Room restaurant, which new owner John Dankos was remodeling into Stanley Stegmeyer’s Hodgepodge Restaurant. Its eclectic decor was to include two cabooses that would seat 16 diners each.
Wallace Clark
March 22, 1978: Hal Burrows serves while partner Courtney Drake looks on at CCV's platform tennis facility.
Masaaki Okada
8/3/2015: This February 1978 image shows a block of West 31st Street in Woodland Heights. The South Richmond neighborhood, which was built from 1908 to 1920, saw a surge of new residents in the 1970s, mainly young families drawn to the charming architecture and large yards.
Carl Lynn
In February 1978, some members of the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles biked through Richmond during a 1,200-mile ride to Florida to spotlight the Muscular Dystrophy Association. While there were fundraising events along the way, the ride was organized to focus attention on the continued need for research.
David D. Ryan
In September 1978, Arthur Hargrove Jr., a Times-Dispatch carrier in the Glen Allen area, delivered one of his final papers. Hargrove, who was retiring after 35 years, rode his bike on his 12-mile route - a type of route normally covered by car.
Wallace Clark
In October 1978, a group of mad hatters danced in Shockoe Slip during the Great Pumpkin Party. The Halloween-themed festival drew about 10,000 people, many of them in costume to participate in contests for cash prizes.
Masaaki Okada
In January 1978, a longtime Oregon Hill resident walked through his neighborhood. In the late 1970s, the historic Richmond enclave was undergoing noticeable change as urbanization brought new, younger residents into the tight-knit community.
Don Rypka
In November 1978, Mattaponi and Pamunkey Indians performed for Gov. John N. Dalton, continuing their centuries-old Thanksgiving tradition of delivering game, such as deer and turkey, to the governor in lieu of a tax payment. The offering commemorates the 17th-century peace treaty between the Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribes and the English.
Masaaki Okada
In November 1978, African-American women gathered for a beauty clinic at the Thalhimers at Eastgate Mall in Richmond. The clinic, sponsored by Fashion Fair, brought in beauty professionals including Pearl Hester (standing at right) to demonstrate makeup techniques.
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In April 1978, John Stone plowed a field on a tobacco farm in Union Level in Mecklenburg County. Owner Joe Warren of South Hill used seven mule teams to plow 60 tobacco acres among several of his farms.
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In April 1978, students from Huguenot High School in Richmond worked with director Dave Anderson on a public television series called “As We See It.” Financed by a federal grant, the series shed light on school desegregation across America, with students contributing scripts for scenes. The Huguenot segment was titled “The Riot that Never Was” and included a re-enactment of a tense moment in the cafeteria during the previous school year, which ultimately was resolved.
Bob Brown
In January 1978, Bill Heindl, a co-founder of the Heindl-Evans Inc. construction firm, oversaw progress on building a footbridge in James River Park at Texas Avenue in Richmond.
Don Pennell
In May 1978, pilot Merton A. Meade Jr. landed a 1920s-era Pitcairn Mailwing at Byrd International Airport in Henrico County. Such biplanes carried mail through the area in the 1920s and 1930s for Pitcairn Aviation Inc., a predecessor of Eastern Air Lines. Meade was flying from New York to Miami on a trip sponsored by Eastern to promote its 50th anniversary.
Bill Lane
In May 1978, Danny Shapiro of wholesaler Stanley Toys exhibited new electronic games in Richmond. At the time, products such as Simon and Electronic Battleship were so new that not all Richmond-area stores carried them yet. Thalhimers did not stock electronic games, and Miller & Rhoads had just received Blip and Comp IV, which were battery-operated games.
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In May 1978, the Bannerman Family Cloggers and Friends performed at Heritage Day, a celebration of national and cultural traditions found among Richmond-area residents. The city festival, held at the Carillon in Byrd Park, featured more than 30 performers as well as demonstrations of folk crafts such as banjo making, fly-tying and rug-braiding.
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In August 1978, about 100 Elvis Presley fans gathered at the Regency Inn South on Midlothian Turnpike for a memorial service to “the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” who had died a year earlier. The service – sponsored by the local Taking Care of Business Fan Club – included a meditation period that featured some of Presley’s gospel recordings, which brought an emotional response from fans.
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In January 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller assessed the damage done to their car by a tree that fell after a night of strong winds. The Chesterfield County couple had just purchased the car.
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In April 1978, Capitol Square in Richmond was filled with people enjoying a pleasant spring day. The high temperature was 81 degrees, which was ideal for relaxing on the grass and benches or taking a stroll around the grounds.
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In September 1978, plastic drain pipe was shaped into a 60-foot “serpent” in the Yeocomico River near Kinsale on Virginia’s Northern Neck. Richmonder John Tighe created it to surprise fellow members of a Richmond boating group that was gathering for its annual fish fry. The sculpture mimicked a giant serpentlike creature – later nicknamed “Chessie” – that some people claim to have spotted nearby that summer.
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In June 1978, crowds gathered at the Busch Gardens amusement park near Williamsburg for the grand opening of the Loch Ness Monster roller coaster, which featured quick acceleration, a 13-story drop and a pair of interlocking loops. On hand for the debut were Anheuser-Busch executive August A. Busch III (center) and Gov. John N. Dalton (also wearing tie), plus a number of athletes.
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In December 1978, J.C. Penney employee Janet McCabe modeled a timely trend – plastic jeans – at Regency Square mall in Henrico County. McCabe said the jeans were a bit stiff, but with a leotard or tights underneath, they could turn heads at the disco. Penney stores in Richmond carried the pants, which were originated by La Parisienne.
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In February 1976, Dave Twardzik of the Squires shot over Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels en route to a Squires victory before a crowd of only 1,017 at the Coliseum. This was the last season for the ABA and the Squires.
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In September 1976, a camera crew set up by the log flume at Kings Dominion in Doswell as filming continued on “Rollercoaster.” The movie, starring George Segal (in boat) as a ride inspector, was filmed at several amusement parks and is about an extortionist who demands $1 million to end his bombing campaign at parks. Extras and crew assembled at 7 a.m., but it was 2:15 p.m. before everything was ready so this scene could be shot.
Amir Pishdad
In October 1976, visitors enjoyed an afternoon aboard the American Freedom Train, a traveling bicentennial attraction that stopped in Richmond and highlighted 200 years of American achievement. The dining car, which allowed guests to experience the 1890s, featured a working player piano, a 6-foot bar, plush chairs, ornate light fixtures and tasseled curtains.
Bill Lane
In December 1976, Jim McCrimmon (right) of the Richmond Wildcats tried to dislodge the puck from Dave Elliott of the Baltimore Clippers during a game at the Richmond Coliseum. The Wildcats were part of the Southern Hockey League, which folded the following month. The Richmond Rifles of the Eastern Hockey League brought the sport back to town in 1979.
Gary Burns
In July 1976, Richmond youths did yard work as part of a summer employment assignment administered by the Richmond Area Manpower Planning Systems. The organization hoped to beautify the city with landscaping projects in parks as well as offer lawn care assistance to senior citizens and the disabled.
Rich Crawford
In September 1976, more than 1,000 rafts, kayaks and canoes crowded into the Jordan Point Yacht Haven and Marina in Hopewell for the second annual Great James River Raft Race to benefit multiple sclerosis research and local MS projects. The race concluded across the river at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County. Rafters were awarded prizes for speed, design originality and amount of money raised through pledges.
Wallace Clark
In April 1976, men tended to the roasting planks at the 28th annual shad planking in Wakefield, an event in Sussex County that lured politicians, reporters, campaign workers and others to kick off the electoral season. Sponsored by the Wakefield Ruritan Club, the event historically was a function of the state’s Democrats, but it evolved into a bipartisan tradition.
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In June 1976, cars and other scrap metal awaited shredding at Peck Iron and Metal Co. Inc., located off Commerce Road n South Richmond. A large machine called a fragmentizer could chew up a car and spit it out as tiny chunks of metal in about 40 seconds.
Bill Lane
In October 1976, Hampden-Sydney College students stayed in motel-style units that were constructed to accommodate them while older dorms were renovated. Each of the four buildings had eight rooms, with two students to a room
John Clement
In May 1976, Owen Smith of the Richmond chapter of the National Association of Miniaturists peered through the entrance of a dollhouse replica of the Wilton House, once an 18th-century plantation and later a house museum in Richmond. The replica stood 50 inches high, and the inside included items, in miniature form, that would have been property of the wealthy Randolph family. The mini-Wilton was displayed at the museum for a special exhibit.
Bob Brown
In April 1976, famed pop artist Andy Warhol – next to one of his Golda Meir portraits – was joined by New York gallery owner Ivan Karp and art collector Frances Lewis, one of the founders of the Best Products Co., at a private party in Richmond. The event celebrated Warhol’s donation of modern art to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
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In May 1976, a line wrapped around and beyond the Richmond Coliseum as tickets went on sale for an Elvis Presley concert – about 3,000 people were waiting when ticket windows opened at 10 a.m. His sold-out show in June was his final appearance in Richmond; he died in August 1977.
Don Long
In December 1976, Freeman and Theresa Spencer sat in their Richmond home with Tillie, their prized 6-year-old German shepherd. The living room featured Tillie’s numerous trophies and memorabilia – at the time, she held titles as an American conformation champion and Canadian conformation champion, among other honors.
P.A. Gormus
In October 1975, the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville was in the final phase of initial construction, with some of the square holes in the former Main Street slated to be filled with landscaping. The $2 million pedestrian mall opened in 1976 and, as it marks 40 years in 2016, is home to more than 150 shops and restaurants.
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In October 1976, Ronald J. Roller of Petersburg posed with his beer can collection, which totaled almost 1,300 after 18 years of collecting. He conservatively valued the trove at $5,000. Roller held two of his prized pieces: a 1934 Old Milwaukee can and a gallon can/dispenser of Gettelman.
James Ezzell
In June 1976, Mrs. Kenneth R. Higgins stood at the John Marshall House at Ninth and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond as a 12-year restoration neared its end. Higgins, past president of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, which maintained the city-owned historic house, would cut the ribbon several days later as the 1790 home reopened.
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This May 1976 photo shows Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood. At the time, the store, which dated to 1926, was feeling the strain of competition from larger stores downtown and because longtime residents were moving away. The store closed in 1993.
P.A. Gormus, Jr.
In June 1976, butcher Homer Willis (from left) and assistants Clarence Gilliam and Joseph Scruggs prepared sausage at Willis’ Powhatan Locker Co., a small slaughterhouse and custom butcher shop off state Route 13 in Powhatan County. Willis could handle thousands of pounds of meat for customers every week, and his service was so popular at the time, it might take six months for him to squeeze a new customer into his schedule.
Don Pennell
In June 1976, 4-year-old Beth Vetrovec had a difficult time selecting a kitten for adoption at the Richmond SPCA. (An adoption advocacy poster on the wall behind her featured Morris the Cat, the popular advertising mascot for the 9Lives brand of cat food.)
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In August 1976, what is now known as the Weisiger-Carroll House was still in rough shape at 2408 Bainbridge St. in the Manchester area of South Richmond. That year, a new claimant on the title led to the discovery of the house’s historical significance. The 1½-story frame and brick dwelling was estimated to have been built in the 1760s and served as a private home as well as a hospital during the Civil War. The home is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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In August 1976, former child movie star Shirley Temple Black visited Colonial Williamsburg as part of her duties as the first female chief of protocol of the United States. The president of Finland was visiting the area, though onlookers were more interested in spotting Temple. She previously served as U.S. ambassador to Ghana, and she later was ambassador to Czechoslovakia.
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In June 1976, an automobile (minus its tires and gas tank) was fed into a fragmentizer, which could crush the vehicle in less than a minute using an array of hammers weighing nearly 400 pounds each. The fragmentizer was in Richmond’s Deepwater Terminal area and was used by Peck Iron and Metal Co. Inc. to crush vehicles into fine chunks of metal. Peck Iron estimated that the fragmentizer “ate” about 100,000 autos during the previous year.
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In September 1976, seven former Prince Edward County residents reunited on the lawn of the former R.R. Moton High School (later Prince Edward County High School), from which they were bared in the 1960s during the state’s Massive Resistance to integration. From left are Frank Early, Betty Ward, G.A. Hamilton, Hilda Thompson, LaNae Johnson, Bessie Shade and Douglas Vaughan. Hundreds of former county students from the era attended the reunion.
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On Halloween 1976, young reveler Christopher Gibbs held a balloon while thousands wandered Shockoe Slip in Richmond at the Great Pumpkin Party. The celebration, sponsored by the Shockoe Slip Neighborhood Association, included an auction and a costume contest. About 10,000 people attended the event.
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In August 1976, Hugh Jones (right) and David Whitlock volunteered during the summer at the Richmond Boys Club. Jones helped youths in the club’s reading program, and Whitlock ran a summer basketball league.
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In January 1976, self-proclaimed psychic and astrologer Jeane Dixon was at the Miller & Rhoads department store in downtown Richmond to sign copies of her latest book. Dixon found fame though her syndicated astrology column and some well-publicized predictions, including about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. She died in 1997.
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In June 1976, miniature golf was a diversion at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland County. The nine-hole course was constructed by prison maintenance workers to encourage activity by inmates. The center was founded in 1931 when female inmate populations were getting too large for local jails. It was known for its groundbreaking programs, including its self-sufficient farming program in the 1940s.
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This February 1976 photo shows one of the three World Wide Health Spa locations in the Richmond area. The national chain offered exercise spaces for men and women, massages, facials, steam baths, weight loss programs, whirlpools and solariums.
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In March 1976, Rose Hill (left) conferred with Kay Pope Lea, who found work as a welder on a downtown Richmond construction site. Hill was a local recruiter-counselor for the Women in Apprenticeship program, a federal initiative tied to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act that supported women’s employment in nontraditional and male-dominated fields.
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In April 1976, Jack McKeon, the new manager of the Richmond Braves, surveyed the baseball team’s home at Parker Field on the eve of the International League opener. McKeon managed the team for one year, leaving in 1977 to become manger of Oakland Athletics. In 2003, at age 72, he won a World Series as manager of the Florida Marlins.
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In December 1975, James River Park visitors enjoyed the hand-operated ferry that ran to a small island. Once there, more visitors waiting back at the shore would use the pulley to return the flat-bottom barge so they could then board it and pull themselves over to the island as well.
Wallace Clark
In January 1975, shoppers passed by “the clock” at Miller & Rhoads in downtown Richmond. The distinct timepiece with four faces was installed in the department store in the mid-1920s; it can be seen today at the Valentine Richmond History Center.
Masaaki Okada
This May 1975 photo shows The Jefferson Hotel. At that time, a new investor group was studying the feasibility of renovating the property, which was built by Lewis Ginter and opened in 1895. Today it is in select company as a five-star hotel.
Bill Lane
In June 1975, Richmond chapter American Red Cross volunteers (from left) Lydia Sarvay, Mrs. C.W. Fellows, Mrs. Percy Harton and Mrs. D.U. Galbraith were honored for 35 years of canteen service. The recognition was part of the chapter’s 58th annual luncheon meeting.
Richmond Crawford
This September 1975 image shows part of the 500 block of North Second Street in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood. The National Historic Landmark District, which became the center of the city’s African-American community after the Civil War, has experienced significant revitalization in recent years.
Don Pennell
This June 1975 image shows a performance of a splashy Cole Porter “Anything Goes” number, one of 25 song excerpts in the 30-minute “Give My Regards to Broadway” show at the just-opened Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell. The park’s top show featured 16 college and high school students; it was presented in the $1.6 million Mason Dixon Music Hall.
Gary Burns
In May 1975, Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. greeted a porpoise on the opening day of the Kings Dominion in Doswell. The theme park opened with 15 attractions; its Lion Country Safari area had opened a year before. Today, the park offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions as well as a water park.
P.A. Gormus, Jr.
In August 1975, Richmond police Capt. Joseph H. Parker sat on a motorized bike and explained new regulations. At the time, police were aiming to clear up a public misunderstanding about a new Virginia law on motorized bikes, which said any bicycle with an assisting motor could not exceed 20 mph.
Don Long
In June 1975, the band Ice Water performed in the Flintstone Follies Theater at Kings Dominion in Doswell. The theme park fully opened the previous month with 15 attractions; its Lion Country Safari area had opened in 1974. Today, the park offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions as well as a water park.
Gary Burns
In December 1975, Mike Jackson of the Virginia Squires challenged Denver’s Ralph Simpson during an American Basketball Association game at the Richmond Coliseum. The Squires moved to Richmond in 1970 after spending a year in Washington as the Washington Caps.
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This January 1975 image of the Mosque auditorium in Richmond was taken through a small window from above. While the building was best known for its theater, over time it housed an array of other features, including a rooftop penthouse, swimming pool, gymnasium, ballroom and bowling alley.
Bob Brown
In September 1975, handler Bobby Barlow showed off his basset hound, Ch. Slippery Hill Hudson, who was named best in show at the Virginia Kennel Club dog show at the Arena in Richmond. At left is judge George C. Ehmig, and at right is show executive Lawrence W. Bracken Jr.
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In late April 1975, landscape workers prepared gardens in front of the Eiffel Tower replica at Kings Dominion in Doswell. The theme park opened days later on May 3.
Gary Burns
In January 1975, Henrico County police officer Jim Phillips stepped out of a plane used for the county’s sky patrol. The special force played a key role in the recent capture of three armed bank robbers.
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In September 1975, University of Richmond student Marshall Bank posed outside Boatwright Memorial Library. A year earlier, he checked out – and refused to return – some volumes that were signed by their authors, saying the works (including by Robert Frost) deserved better protection than the open shelves. But he did return them and, with funding from an anonymous donor, participated in a project to get contemporary poets to sign copies of their work for inclusion in the library’s collection.
Don Long
In October 1975, Wayne Latimer kicked a 61-yard field goal that lifted Virginia Tech to a 13-10 victory over Florida State at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg.
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In May 1975, Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. and Mrs. August Busch III rode the lead car around the Le Mans track in the French village of the new Busch Gardens: The Old Country theme park near Williamsburg. The governor and Anheuser-Busch executives took part in dedication of park, which had opened to the public the previous weekend and drew more than 30,000 visitors.
Masaaki Okada
In October 1975, the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville was in the final phase of initial construction, with some of the square holes in the former Main Street slated to be filled with landscaping. The $2 million pedestrian mall opened in 1976 and, as it marks 40 years in 2016, is home to more than 150 shops and restaurants.
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In July 1976, a crowd filled The Pass, a restaurant and music venue at 803 W. Broad St. in Richmond. The Pass opened in 1975 and was in business for about four years. In its short time, notable artists performed there, including John Mayall, Stanley Turrentine, Lydia Pense, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Earl Scruggs, Nicolette Larsen and Robert Palmer.
Masaaki Okada
In May 1975, Pat Benatar – before she became a world-famous rock vocalist – delivered her final performance with the band Coxon’s Army at Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond. Benatar moved to Richmond two years earlier at age 20; she met pianist Phil Coxon during a gig at the Roaring Twenties, and what started as a duo evolved into a larger band. In leaving Richmond, Benatar planned to try her vocal luck in New York.
Bill Lane
In September 1975, more than 50 women attended the opening of A Woman’s Place, Richmond’s first coffeehouse for women. Located in the basement of St. James’ Episcopal Church parish house at 1205 W. Franklin St., the cafe was open on Thursday evenings. YWCA members started it as a place where women could relax and where female entertainers could air their talents.
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In August 1975, city workers installed a granite channel for Reedy Creek near Forest Hill Park in Richmond. About 1,700 square yards of the creek bed was being covered with stone cemented into place. The $107,000 project, which aimed to channel the creek water to reduce flooding and erosion, was part of a larger $1.5 million creek improvement project. The next phase was to build bridges over the creek at Forest Hill Avenue and at Roanoke Street.
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In November 1975, a lunar eclipse decorated the skies of Richmond – for the second time that year (the first was in May). According to the Science Museum of Virginia, it was not uncommon to have two eclipses within six months. This composite image merged photos of the eclipse with a skyline shot from South Richmond.
Masaaki Okada
In August 1975, a cleanup crew from Norfolk worked on an oil spill in South Richmond. Fuel oil had escaped from an open valve at Little Oil Co. on Commerce Road.
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In July 1975, an archaeological team dug near the site of a Native American village in New Kent County. The spot along the Chickahominy River was where Captain John Smith, the English explorer, once recorded a thriving Native American community, Moysonec, in 1607. The dig was funded by a state grant and a donation from the landowner.
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In October 1975, boys and girls lined up at Town and Country Cotillion in Richmond’s West End to learn dance steps from instructor James Lowell. The program, which taught popular and traditional dances such as the waltz, tango, jitterbug and twist, was open to middle and high school students. Town and Country, which had 500 youths across four groups, was among a handful of cotillions in the Richmond area at the time.
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This July 1975 image shows the view along Main Street in downtown Richmond from the intersection with Fifth Street.
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In September 1975, chef Toro Chou (right) was joined by husband Hsin Chou in preparing a meal at Hugo’s Rotisserie at the Hyatt House in Richmond. Toro, nicknamed “Mama Chou,” was a standout in the kitchen, according to executive chef Tony Dawson. “Mama Chou” and Hsin mainly worked on banquet preparations, but on Wednesdays, they prepared Asian dishes for the restaurant’s international menu.
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In August 1975, Larry Rast directed a group piano class at the University of Richmond. Rast, who was director of the music education department at Northern Illinois University, was in Richmond to share group instructional techniques with teachers from elementary to college levels. The session drew teachers from as far away as Colorado and Michigan and was sponsored by UR’s music department and the Wurlitzer Co.
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In July 1975, children sat around the small Statue of Liberty in Chimborazo Park in Richmond. In the early 1950s, the Boy Scouts of America erected about 200 mini-versions of the Statue of Liberty around the country as part of the organization’s 40th anniversary. The 8½-foot tall, 290-pound copper statues were made in Chicago by Friedley-Voshardt Co. The Richmond statue was erected on Feb. 11, 1951, and rose nearly 17 feet, including the base. The project’s total cost was about $1,000.
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In March 1975, Regency Square mall was under construction in western Henrico County. At left, the building closest to completion was the Thalhimers department store; other initial anchors included Miller & Rhoads, JC Penney and Sears. The 800,000-square-foot complex was to be the largest shopping center in the area; it opened in October of that year.
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In June 1975, southbound traffic on Interstate 95 backed up past Main Street Station as smoke billowed from a fire at Little Oil Co. in South Richmond. Two tanks holding a combined 850,000 gallons of fuel exploded at the business on Commerce Road. Fire officials believed that the ignition of an employee’s car sparked the blaze, though the oil company speculated that a lightning strike was to blame. The fire took 19 hours to extinguish.
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In September 1975, Lola Conklin, who called herself the “original bearded lady,” celebrated her 67th birthday while appearing at State Fair of Virginia in Richmond. Conklin, who lived in Fort Myers, Fla., was part of Deggeler Amusement Co.’s midway attractions. She had been in show business for 56 years, including eight with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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In April 1974, the Lion Country Safari opened as the first part of the Kings Dominion amusement complex near Doswell. The next year, the park installed a monorail that guests used instead of driving their cars among the several hundred animals, which included lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes and other jungle dwellers. Here, the first visitors paid their admission fee. From left are driver Ken Lion, Lora Becraft and Larry and Mary Tropea.
Masaaki Okada
In April 1974, the Lion Country Safari drive-thru animal park at Kings Dominion in Doswell was ready to open, featuring several hundred animals – antelope, elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and more. The Eiffel Tower at the amusement park, which would open the following year, is in the background.
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This December 1974 image shows stationary bicycles, once part of the original equipment at the Mosque (now the Altria Theater) and still in the gymnasium that was then being used by Richmond police. The Shriners fraternal organization built the Moorish Revival theater, with its distinctive minarets, in the 1920s.
Bob Brown
8/17/2015: In September 1974, the 392nd Army Band of Fort Lee performed at the dedication of two new parks in the Fan District in Richmond. Paradise Park (pictured, between the 1700 blocks of Floyd and Grove avenues) and Scuffletown Park (between the 2300 blocks of Park and Stuart avenues) were built with money from the U.S. Interior Department.
Don Pennell
In March 1974 at the state Capitol, Virginia first lady Katherine Godwin (second front right) unveiled a painting of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. The work, by Jack Clifton of Hampton (front), was presented by the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution; it commissioned the painting in cooperation with the Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission. Assisting Godwin with the unveiling were state Sen. Edward E. Willey Sr. of Richmond and DAR official Mrs. John S. Biscoe.
Bob Brown
In December 1974, young members of Temple B’nai Shalom lighted candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. The synagogue, which was on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County, later merged with Temple Beth-El in Richmond.
Carl Lynn
In October 1974, J.G. Adams, the Southern regional distributor manager for Litton Microwave Ranges, demonstrated microwave cooking and touted its benefits during a program at the Miller & Rhoads department store in downtown Richmond. He prepared several dishes – and assured people with shielded heart pacemakers that microwaves posed no danger.
Masaaki Okada
In April 1974, pharmacy soda fountains were continuing to disappear. Locally, the Lafayette Westwood Pharmacy on Patterson Avenue and the Sunset Hills Pharmacy on Three Chopt Road had recently removed their fountains, which was happening with greater frequency nationwide, too. Pharmacists said the fountains were expensive to operate and difficult to staff, and that they were no longer as necessary for bringing in traffic.
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This February 1974 image shows Thieves Market, an antiques store in Alexandria whose evocative exterior – featuring ironwork, statuary and more – hinted at its wide-ranging offerings inside. At the time, the proprietors estimated that $5 million to $10 million worth of merchandise passed through the market annually. The business later moved to Northern Virginia’s McLean area.
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In April 1974, several hundred University of Richmond students protested the school’s dorm visitation policy, which forbade visitors of the opposite sex in student rooms on weeknights. The protestors, who wanted unrestricted visitation, marched to the women’s dorms at Westhampton College during the evening, and then female participants visited the male dorms.
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In August 1974, Foreman Field at Old Dominion University in Norfolk was packed with about 33,000 music fans for a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young concert. The popular band had split in 1970 but reunited for a summer tour in 1974 that hit large arenas and outdoor stadiums. The “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan adorns the front of the stage, and the concert opened with the Stephen Stills-penned hit “Love the One You’re With.”
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In July 1974, a boy fished at an old dam on the property of the Lakeside Country Club in Henrico County. The deteriorating dam concerned county officials; club members said the repair estimate of about $109,000 exceeded their budget.
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In April 1974, an impromptu jam session broke out at Byrd Park in Richmond — which became a gathering spot for music fans after Cherry Blossom Music Festival at City Stadium ended early. The day before, a drug arrest in the stands touched off violence between police and festival-goers, which scuttled the festival’s second day.
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In April 1974, burning cars and debris marked a riot that broke out during the Cherry Blossom Music Festival at City Stadium in Richmond. The two-day event ended a day early after a drug arrest in the stands led to violence between police and festival-goers. An estimated 14,000 showed up for the first day of the festival.
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In August 1974, Richmond-area students learned computer skills at the Mathematics and Science Center in Henrico County. Teletype terminals were going to be in place in 22 area middle and high schools at the beginning of the upcoming school year, and students could dial in to a Hewlett-Packard 2000F computer to work on math activities and other subjects.
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In September 1974, patrons at the Virginia State Fair took in the view from the sky glider ride on the midway. Attendance at the 10-day event at the fairgrounds in Henrico County approached 475,000 that year.
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In September 1973, fireworks illuminated the sky at the Southside Virginia Fair in Petersburg, which was the state’s second-largest fair. The 65th annual fair attracted more than 162,000 visitors. But in 1977, officials announced that the fair would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
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In December 1973, a man and his dog walked in snow-covered Jefferson Park in the Union Hill neighborhood of Richmond near Church Hill.
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In January 1973, Regina Randal (left) and Marsha English processed wire service copy that had been marked up by editors in The Times-Dispatch newsroom.
P.A.Gormus, Jr.
In January 1973, a young customer explored the offerings at the Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store on Oregon Hill in Richmond. An accompanying article said the store’s biggest attraction was the penny candy counter – and some of the busiest times were after school, when children streamed in the after getting off the bus.
Don Pennell
On Christmas Eve 1973, 4-year-old Greg Murphey (front) and 6-year-old brother Scott slept by the fire at their Richmond home – hoping that Santa Claus would make some noise during his visit so that they could catch him at work, filling their stockings and leaving presents under the tree.
Bill Lane
In April 1973, the annual dredging of the James River channel in Richmond was under way. The previous year’s flooding had deposited a great amount of silt, so Atkerson Dredging Co. would be busy. The project, which usually took a week, was expected to require more than a month.
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This December 1973 photo shows the front counter in Roaring Twenties, a new restaurant and nightclub on state Route 10 in the Hopewell area. It was designed to resemble a 1920s speakeasy, with features including an antique cash register, a diving girl and even a dining table from Al Capone’s Florida home.
Bob Brown
This February 1973 photo shows the home of the Irving family near Farmville. During a roof repainting project several years earlier, the family got creative, adding floral designs that in once case reached 10 feet in diameter. One offshoot: Every year, some new Hampden-Sydney College students would come by thinking the home was a counterculture haven.
John Clement
In October 1974, employees at the Philip Morris USA manufacturing center in South Richmond took a break in the new employee lounge that overlooked the production floor. The factory opened in 1973 and could produce up to 200 million cigarettes per day at the time.
Bill Lane
In November 1951, a dachshund float towered above spectators lining the curb during the Thalhimers Toy Parade in downtown Richmond. The parade was first held in 1929 and, after a pause during World War II, resumed in 1946. Thalhimers department store employees worked for months to build floats, design routes and prepare costumes. The parade was cancelled in 1973 as in-store activities took greater prominence.
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In April 1977, the Ezibu Muntu dancers performed at Shafer Court at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond as part of the annual Spring Fling celebration weekend. The dance group, which started in 1973 with a donation from VCU, aims to preserve African culture and history in Richmond.
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In March 1973, a rider and her horse practiced for the Loretta Lynn Longhorn World Championship Rodeo. The competition, which brought 100 riders and 175 animals to Richmond from all over the country, was held at the Coliseum. Riders competed for about $12,000 in prize money and championship points in the International Rodeo Association.
P.A.Gormus, Jr.
In September 1973, two Richmond women modeled fashions they had created from their own recycled blue jeans.
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In December 1973, Richmond police bicycle patrolman William W. Fuller Jr. stopped for a downtown chat with policeman Glen A. Brinson of the mounted unit.
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In November 1973, a new park in Richmond’s Fan District featured sculpted concrete forms, a large shuffleboard area and several open play areas. A combination of city and federal dollars funded the nearly $150,000 park, as well as a second one being developed in the area. Carlton Abbott, an architect from Williamsburg, designed the parks.
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In March 1973, Panda and her two pups posed with her work of art: a gnawed bone shaped like a dinosaur. A day after the Pekingese had given birth to five puppies, she brought the bone to her Henrico County owners, who were astounded by the “sculpture.” The owners planned to mount the work on a plaque and hang it on their wall as “Panda’s Masterpiece.”
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In June 1973, Richmond Braves baseball player Rod Gilbreath signed an autograph for Patricia Bowen, with fellow patient Cynthia McKay nearby, at the Crippled Children’s Hospital on Brook Road in Richmond. The hospital, with roots dating to 1917, is a predecessor of today’s Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Gilbreath played for the Atlanta Braves for several seasons in the 1970s and had a long career in other roles with the organization.
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In December 1973, Al J. Schalow Jr. showed 3-year-old son John an in-progress creation. Schalow had been saving wood from his Christmas trees for several years and carving projects that could take up to a year.
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In July 1973, exterminator Linda Summerlin sprayed pest control in a customer’s basement. Summerlin, 24, said she chose her job with the Orkin Co. as an alternative to office work. One of few women in the field, she made about a dozen service calls daily, crawling into basements and attics to combat rats and roaches.
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On Oct. 23, 1971, Sidney Poitier (left) and Bill Cosby entered the Loew's Theater for a benefit to raise money to rebuild Virginia Union University's Coburn Chapel, which burned in 1970. More than 1,700 people paid $20 apiece to see a Poitier movie and enjoy a Cosby comedy routine. The event coincided with VUU's homecoming, which Poitier also attended.
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This December 1971 photo shows the old Memorial Guidance Clinic in Highland Park in Richmond. The youth psychiatric facility, one of 10 original child guidance clinics in the United States, was formed in 1924 to help families who could not afford care. In 1971 it suspended operations because of staffing problems, then reopened in 1972 on Church Hill with a new focus on outreach. The organization is known today as ChildSavers.
Bob Brown
In May 1971, Duke Ellington appeared at City Stadium as part of an event headlined by Bob Hope and sponsored by Nolde’s Bread. Ellington wore the cowboy hat to shade him from the sun. The event attracted a crowd of about 10,000. (Tickets cost $2 plus four blue Nolde bags, or $4 and buyers received coupons redeemable for four bags of Nolde bread.)
Amir Pishdad
In February 1971, a Times-Dispatch article highlighted the evolving fashion standards in local schools. Conrad Dandridge, metal shop teacher at Armstrong High School, showed off a sporty look, though teachers increasingly were beginning to dress less formally, with women in pantsuits and men in sweaters and slacks – attire that students themselves were wearing.
Sterling A. Clarke
This June 1971 image shows the Highland Park Public School building in Richmond. At the time, there was debate because many of Richmond’s school buildings were old, and their designs were hampering new methods of teaching. Highland Park, built in 1909, accommodated students through the end of 1977. The Mediterranean Revival building, designed by Charles Robinson, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, just as it was being converted into a senior apartment complex. It stands empty today.
Bobby Jones
In January 1971, Richmond native and tennis star Arthur Ashe conducted a clinic at the Valentine Museum in Richmond. The event was sponsored by the museum’s Junior Center and drew 675 youngsters and adults. Ashe, who had just returned from a trip to Africa, answered questions and demonstrated principles of the game.
Mike O'Neil
In August 1971, Allison Bell (left) and Pat Umlauf participated in ceremonies in Richmond unveiling the Seaboard Coast Line’s new locomotive. The Spirit of '76 was set to travel throughout the nation to remind people of America’s upcoming bicentennial celebration.
Sterling Clarke
In August 1971, a young Richmonder looked over the city’s bicycle laws. That summer, the juvenile division of the Richmond Bureau of Police held a drive at 35 city schools to promote bicycle registration, which aimed to protect owners from theft, accidents or loss.
Michael O'Neil
In April 1971, Ernest Edmund of Bremo Bluff in Fluvanna County headed home after a long day of plowing. His dog accompanied him on the journey home down state Route 15.
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In October 1971, Brenda Faye Childress, the reigning Queen of Tobaccoland, waved from her float during the National Tobacco Festival parade in Richmond. The festival, which ran in Richmond from 1949 to 1984, was a top event in the city during its run and included an array of activities, including dinners, balls, beauty contests, football games and a parade. The queen was selected from a group of crowned tobacco princesses who arrived in Richmond from all over the East Coast.
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In September 1971, the Country Ramblers from Nelson County warmed up for their performance at the first Bluegrass Grove Festival. The three-day event was held at Roy McCraw’s Bluegrass Grove farm in Amelia County and featured bluegrass and folk bands from around the Mid-Atlantic. Other Virginia acts included the Blue Mountain Boys, the Roanoke Valley Boys and the Dixie Hillbillies.
Bob Brown
In January 1973, John and Debbie Nelson were in their junior year at the Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing. The two decided independently to become nurses, and their paths crossed in 1971 when they were students at Norfolk General Hospital. By October 1972, they were married and transferred to Petersburg General.
P.A.Gormus, Jr.
In August 1971, members of Camp Willow Run gathered outside their dormitories, which were former train boxcars. The railroad-themed camp, on a peninsula on Lake Gaston in Littleton, N.C., is still run by Youth Camps for Christ Inc. The “depot,” or dining hall, which was modeled after an 1890 train depot and was built from plans furnished by the Southern Railway Co., was the focal point of activities.
James L. Ezzell
This November 1971 image shows a monument in eastern Henrico County that commemorated the “calamitous year 1771” flood in Richmond. On another side, the monument included an inscription from Ryland Randolph citing 1772 and memorializing his parents.
Bill Lane
This March 1971 image shows the Richmond Dairy Co. building on Marshall Street in Jackson Ward in Richmond. Equipment was being auctioned in the four-story building after the company stopped operating in 1970. Dairymen J.O. Scott, A.L. Scott and T.L. Blanton started the company in 1890, and the 1914 building was designed by the architecture firm Carneal & Johnston. Today the building contains rental apartments.
Bill Lane
In July 1971, Brown & Williamson Tobacco worker Clarence Dennis picketed outside the company’s warehouse in Petersburg. About 400 machinists were in their fourth week of picketing while wage and benefit negotiations continued at the firm’s headquarters in Louisville, KY.
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In May 1971, Myrtle Palmer (right) taught an exercise class at the Richmond YWCA. Organized in the 1880s, the local chapter of the Y is the oldest in the South.
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In April 1971, Newton Ancarrow paused during a trek through Richmond’s new James River Park to examine a blossoming wildflower. Ancarrow, a crusader for cleaning the river, had started studying and photographing wildflowers five years earlier, seeing them as a tool to tell the story of pollution’s threat to the James. Passion and hobby intersected, and he had made more than 35,000 color slides of local wildflowers.
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In March 1971, a crowd estimated at several hundred waited outside City Council chambers at City Hall in downtown Richmond. Residents of the recently annexed Broad Rock area were protesting the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s proposal for low-rent public housing in the area.
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In May 1971, Mrs. Henry Heatwole (left) and Agnes Crandall served the National Park Service at Big Meadows, part of Shenandoah National Park. The previous year, the service instituted a program allowing use of volunteers for interpretive and other services. Heatwole had established a library at the park; Crandall, also an experienced volunteer, had recently become a paid employee.
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In November 1971, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Peterson of Dinwiddie County welcomed quadruplets at Petersburg General Hospital. The babies, two girls and two boys, were reportedly the first quadruplets born in the state since 1966. At middle are Dr. Charles Moseley and nurse Edna Palmer.
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In May 1971, Henrico County received 130 voting machines to be used in the next election. The machines were the first ever in Henrico, and county authorities planned an extensive program to educate voters on using them. Pulling a handle would close the booth’s curtains, and voters set levers for their preferred candidates before using the handle again to record the votes and open the curtains.
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In November 1971, Richmond precinct worker Walter E. Lewis (left) explained how to use a voting machine to Raymond L. Redd.
Bill Lane
In May 1971, Frances Peyton, a clerk at the postal station at 10th and Main streets in Richmond, demonstrated the new self-service unit for postal official Frank Saller. The machine sold stamps and envelopes, as well as made change. It was the fifth self-service unit in the metro area – smaller machines were in place at the Willow Lawn and Southside Plaza shopping centers, as well as the main post office and Saunders postal station.
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In December 1971, “Mother” Maybelle Carter (from left) performed at the Richmond Coliseum with daughters Anita and Helen as part of a Johnny Cash concert (he was married to Carter sister June). Maybelle played autoharp, banjo and guitar, and her two-finger picking became a signature style. The famous musical family was from Southwest Virginia but lived in Richmond for several years in the 1940s.
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In November 1971, Barbara Smith warmed up with a cup of hot coffee on her way to work on a cold day in downtown Richmond.
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In October 1971, Marvin Cephas delivered bills to Virginia Electric and Power Co. customers in Richmond’s West End. As postal rates rose, Vepco introduced its own bill delivery service for about 90,000 local customers in densely populated areas – it said the cost was less than a nickel per bill, compared with a postal cost of 8 cents.
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In February 1971, James Herbert Bryant (left) and Paul Jackson assessed construction on their new McDonald’s restaurant on Mechanicsville Turnpike in East Richmond. The city natives started Bryant-Jackson Corp. and invested about $300,000 to build the restaurant.
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In May 1971, as Amtrak consolidated passenger rail service in America, E.M.C. Quincy (left) of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce presented a gift of Richmond tobacco products and a record about Virginia to Amtrak’s Teresa Cunningham at Main Street Station in downtown Richmond. A number of Virginia mayors, including Richard Farrier of Staunton (center), attended the ceremony, which welcomed Amtrak service on the former Chesapeake and Ohio Railway line from Newport News to Cincinnati.
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In March 1971, Phillip Patterson (left) and John Lane of Richmond operated the first African-American-owned franchise of Chic A Sea in Petersburg. The carry-out food service, which specialized in fried chicken and seafood, was a subsidiary of Carmine Foods Inc. of Richmond. Chic A Sea had about two dozen restaurants in Virginia and North Carolina at the time.
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In November 1971, Noah G. Teates Sr. (left) and son Grove operated a machine outside the family’s Hanover County home. The father and son, with the help of a friend, built the machine to process leaves into compost. Grove hoped to convince localities to use their machines on a larger scale each autumn, and Montgomery County in Maryland became a client.
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The December 1971 image shows the Virginia Commonwealth University Business building under construction. The five-story building had 146, 344 square feet of space and cost $3.8 million to construct.
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In December 1971, truck drivers Brenda D. Howell (from left), Sue Frye and Marion Brennan stood at a highway construction site where they worked in Gloucester County. The three women had worked as waitresses, secretaries, factory workers and department store clerks, but none of those jobs, they said, was as satisfying as driving a truck. The project they were working on at the time was an expansion of U.S. Route 17.
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In August 1971, renovation of the Dooley mansion at Maymont in Richmond included these swan beds, which once belonged to Sallie May Dooley. After her death in 1925, Maymont belonged to the city, and the estate was well-maintained for a period. But during and after World War II, a decline began, and it wasn’t until the 1970s that significant restoration occurred under the guidance of the Maymont Foundation.
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In September 1971, Errett Callahan examined a piece of stone ahead of an experimental archaeology class that he was teaching in the Evening College of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. The course challenged students to use crude implements or primitive tools to learn how to build shelter and make rope, fire, pottery and weaving like early humans. Callahan was a graduate student in VCU’s art department.
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With the superstructure for the roof of Richmond's coliseum inb place, workmen are busy putting the roofing on the massive structure. August 4, 1970.
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This September 1970 image shows players who vied for roster spots on the Virginia Squires (from left): Larry Brown, Charlie Scott, Henry Logan, Roland “Fatty” Taylor and Mike Barrett. Brown later won an NBA title as coach of the 2003-04 Detroit Pistons.
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In June 1970, this Seaboard Coast Line Railroad station at Commerce Street in Petersburg was closed. Three years earlier, the Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line railroads merged, and passenger traffic from the Commerce Street location was being consolidated into what had been Atlantic Coast’s North Petersburg station in Ettrick. A dozen trains served the city daily at the time.
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This February 1970 image shows a stone house in Petersburg, located between High and Plum streets, that was believed to have been built before 1755, when the surrounding property was purchased by Edward Stabler. The resident in 1970 was Mary B. Scott, who was born in the house more than 80 years earlier. Her father, Alexander Brown, bought the property in the mid-1800s.
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In September 1970, children enjoyed a ride on a roller coaster at the 62nd annual Southside Virginia Fair. Attendance at the weeklong event was running ahead of 1969's record 160,000. But in 1977, officials announced that the Petersburg-based fair, Virginia’s second-largest, would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
James Ezzell
In January 1970, five straight days of below-freezing temperatures froze the lake at Byrd Park in Richmond and brought out the ice skaters.
Masaaki Okada
A black student peered out of a Richmond Public Schools bus on a rainy morning in August 1970 as cross-town busing began in the city. Amid controversy, about 13,000 RPS students were bused to different schools under a federal court order to help achieve integration.
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This June 1970 image shows Bob Powell at his keyboard, high in the grandstand at Parker Field in Richmond. Powell was the organist for the Richmond Braves baseball team from 1964 to 1971. He made special efforts to get to know all the players and come up with a special melody to suit them.
Bill Lane
This May 1970 image shows the John F. Kennedy High School rifle team marching on East Grace Street in Richmond. Kennedy merged with Armstrong High in 2004, keeping the Armstrong name.
Mike O'Neil
This September 1970 image shows the midway at the 62nd annual Southside Virginia Fair. Attendance at the weeklong event was running ahead of 1969’s record 160,000. But in 1977, officials announced that the Petersburg-based fair, Virginia’s second-largest, would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
James Ezzell
In January 1970, two senior members of the state Senate – Dr. J.D. Hagood of Halifax County (left) and M.M. Long of Wise County – greeted Richmond’s L. Douglas Wilder, the chamber’s newest member. Wilder, the first African-American in the Senate, had won a special election the month before to succeed J. Sargeant Reynolds, who was soon to be sworn in as lieutenant governor. Wilder later became the nation’s first African-American elected governor.
Amir Pishdad
8/19/2015: In November 1970, the Thalhimers Toy Parade made its way through Richmond’s streets – this view is along Broad Street at Belvidere Street. The event featured floats, high school marching bands and drill teams, clowns and other entertainment.
P.A. Gormus, Jr.
In May 1970, pro golfer Arnold Palmer came to town to team with Richmonder Herb Hooper in an exhibition sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of West Richmond. Palmer shot a 2-over 74 during his two trips around the Country Club of Virginia’s new nine holes on the James River course. Richmonder Lanny Wadkins and Steve Melnyk also played.
Carl Lynn
In January 1970, Virginia Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. received his final salute from state police as he and his wife, Katherine, left the governor’s mansion in Richmond en route to the inauguration of A. Linwood Holton Jr. Godwin, then a Democrat, returned as governor four years later as a Republican.
Don Pennell
In April 1970, a Richmond sanitation crew paused at one of the roughly 600 stops they made each day. Robert Hodges (left) and Leonard Shifflett (right) drove in from Amelia County each weekday morning , and Fred Hubbard (center) from eastern Henrico County would join them.
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In April 1970, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Lee demonstrated the steps for classmates H.G. Shaw and W.W. Foster in a local folk dancing class.
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In October 1970, the Richmond Scenic James Council led canoe and walking tours for about 200 people to highlight the natural beauty of the river. Here, Tom Brooks (front) and son Tom Jr. (rear) handled the paddling while Mrs. John Demitri and children Johnny and Lisa enjoyed the view.
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In November 1970, a Richmond officer rode his horse by the police bureau’s new stables, which were under construction. The facility near Brook Road and Chamberlayne Avenue included eight stalls, a scrub area, a horseshoeing area and a tack room. The bureau had been looking for an established home for its horses since the mid-1960s, when the Virginia National Guard moved from the Richmond Howitzers downtown armory, where the horses had been stabled for two decades.
P.A. Gormus
In April 1970, the Bronze Gateway, a new restaurant at Byrd Field in Henrico County, was about to open. The facility was on the airport terminal’s first floor, and its upper levels had glass walls overlooking the ramp area. A more casual snack bar was on the first level.
Don Pennell
In September 1970, Mrs. M.G. Ratcliff and her son, Steven, of Lakeland, Fla., tried – to no avail – to treat a bull to some cotton candy at the Chesterfield County Fair. The family was visiting relatives in the county.
Carl Lynn
In September 1970, C.M. Stallings, manager of power supply for the Virginia Electric and Power Co., demonstrated that a 5 percent voltage drop made no discernible difference in a light bulb’s ou | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/1-dead-in-chesterfield-county-shooting-early-saturday/article_31739093-6d33-525d-9dbb-f32634fde5de.html | 2022-07-09T15:18:51 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/1-dead-in-chesterfield-county-shooting-early-saturday/article_31739093-6d33-525d-9dbb-f32634fde5de.html |
There are two competitive primaries in a congressional district that covers a swath of Tucson. The new CD6 stretches from midtown Tucson through Graham and Greenlee counties and most of Cochise County and up into Casa Grande.
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat, currently holds the seat in what used to be CD2 before this year's redistricting. She is not running for reelection. CD2 was long known as a competitive district, being held by a Republican or a Democrat in recent years.
The Aug. 2 primaries include five Republicans on the ballot and three Democrats.
Democrats
Among the candidates are two well-known Democrats who have represented Tucson for years in the state Legislature, Daniel Hernandez and Kirsten Engel.
Engel most recently represented Legislative District 10 in the Arizona Senate. She held that position from January 2021 to September when she left to focus on her congressional campaign. Before that she served two terms as a District 10 state representative. As well, Engel is an environmental attorney.
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Her top issues include access to quality affordable health care, protecting the environment and natural resources, investing in both physical and social infrastructure development, reproductive choice and strengthening Social Security and Medicare.
Find more about Engel at engelforarizona.com.
Hernandez has represented Arizona’s Legislative District 2 since 2017 and is a co-founder of the House LGBTQ caucus. He was previously a governing board member for Sunnyside Unified School District.
Hernandez became well known when he was a staffer for former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords during the 2011 Tucson shooting that left six dead and 13 injured, including the congresswoman, who was shot in the head. Hernandez was the first to administer first aid to Giffords before the EMTs arrived and was later honored by President Barack Obama.
His top issues include pandemic preparedness, reproductive rights, voting rights, fighting inflation, the environment, gun-violence prevention, education and health care.
Find more about Hernandez at danielhernandezforcongress.com.
Avery Anderson, an engineer at Raytheon and a political newcomer, is the other Democrat in the primary race.
Anderson’s top issues include inspiring younger voters and younger representation, data-driven decision making, sustainable energy, increasing educational attainment, access to affordable health-care options and restoring a sense of normalcy, transparency and communication in government.
Find more about Anderson at averyforcongress.com.
Republicans
There are five Republicans on the ballot and one write-in battling to be their party's nominee in the general election.
Brandon Martin, a self-proclaimed constitutional conservative, was the Republican candidate against Kirkpatrick in 2020. He ran for the seat once before that, in 2018, losing the primary to former president of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber Lea Marquez Peterson.
Martin’s top issues include having an “America first” agenda, securing the southern border, Second Amendment rights, being anti-abortion, national defense, balancing the budget, shrinking spending and the federal government, and giving more power to states.
Find out more about Martin at brandonforarizona.com.
Kathleen Winn spent 27 years in banking, lending and real estate. Prior to that she was a local television reporter in Tucson followed by working in marketing and advertising. She is a member of the Maricopa County Community College District governing board. She previously served as community outreach and education director in the Arizona Attorney General's Office, where she focused on veterans' issues. In 2016 she lost a bid for the Mesa City Council.
Winn’s top issues include securing the border, public safety, education and election integrity.
Find out more about Winn at winnforcongress.com.
Lucretia Free is an entrepreneur and the founder and publisher of The Vail Voice, a community newspaper covering Vail and the surrounding areas for more than 20 years. She also founded the South East Regional Council, a nonpartisan group of residents, businesses and nonprofits in southeast Pima County that works with elected officials at all levels to address issues important to the community.
Her top issues include the economy, the border, a well-resourced military and support for community colleges and trade schools.
Find out more about Free at free4congress.com.
Young Mayberry is a retired lieutenant colonel who served 28 years in the Air Force, part of which was at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. During his military career he spent significant time in Latin America and taught counter-insurgency courses to Latin American officers at Fort Benning in Georgia. He’s also been assistant professor of Spanish at the Air Force Academy and a high school sports coach and agricultural sciences teacher.
His top issues include personal property ownership, a secure border, strong national defense, limited government, constitutional government, Second Amendment rights, free enterprise and being anti-abortion.
Find out more about Mayberry at youngmayberryforushouse.com.
Juan Ciscomani is a senior advisor to Gov. Doug Ducey on regional and international affairs. He previously served as a senior program development specialist at the University of Arizona and was vice president of outreach for the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Ciscomani’s top issues include border security, the economy, election integrity, Second Amendment rights, supporting first responders and veterans, energy independence, being anti-abortion, the economy and inflation, First Amendment rights.
Find out more about Ciscomani at juanciscomani.com.
Republican candidate Jordan Flayer is a write-in.
Other races
Other congressional races include:
The new Congressional District 2, formally CD 1, which now includes a northern slice of Tucson and stretches into the northeast part of the state, including Prescott and Flagstaff. The seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran, who is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
The CD2 Republican primary candidates include: State Rep. Walt Blackman, small-business owner Eli Crane, Williams mayor John Moore, suspected architect of the QAnon conspiracy theory Ron Watkins, small-business owner Steven Krystofiak, businessman Mark DeLuzio and small-business owner Andy Yates.
Congressional District 7, formally CD3, is the seat held by longtime U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is running unopposed. CD7 includes the west half of Tucson, runs all the way west to Yuma, north into Phoenix’s western suburbs and south to Nogales.
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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — Three Hernando County residents lost their homes on Friday due to fire, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
Fire officials responded to the first fire in Spring Hill, Fla around 10:52 a.m., and a second fire around 1:41 p.m. in Brooksville, Fla.
Fire investigators say the first fire was caused by faulty wiring and the cause of the second fire is unknown.
The Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services said it "would like to remind the community that smoke detectors save lives by alerting occupants and it is important to change the batteries twice a year." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/homes-destroyed-fire-hernando-county/67-8022251c-e5cd-4049-a8f8-506d2ca3393b | 2022-07-09T15:36:17 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/homes-destroyed-fire-hernando-county/67-8022251c-e5cd-4049-a8f8-506d2ca3393b |
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies are currently searching for a teen missing out of Wesley Chapel.
Xavier Peruyero, 17, was last seen around 1 a.m. on Saturday in the Lexington Oaks area of Wesley Chapel. He was wearing black basketball shorts, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputies describe Peruyero as 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds with brown eyes and blonde/brown hair. Deputies also say he has a nose piercing.
Anyone with information on where the teen is can contact the Pasco Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7. You can also report tips online here. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/xavier-peruyero-missing-teen-wesley-chapel/67-44f2a9fd-799c-4b03-9450-5df808239705 | 2022-07-09T15:36:23 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/xavier-peruyero-missing-teen-wesley-chapel/67-44f2a9fd-799c-4b03-9450-5df808239705 |
BLOOMINGTON — A woman from Bloomington faces several firearm-related charges and a charge related to cannabis delivery.
Alexandria S. Macon, 22, was being held on bond of $500,000, meaning she would need to post $50,000 for release.
A charge of possessing a firearm as a felon is a Class 2 felony. She also faces three Class 3 felony charges: violating the Firearm Owners Identification Card law, delivery of a firearm to a felon and delivery of between 50 and 300 grams of cannabis.
Her next appearance is an arraignment on Aug. 5.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Alexandria S. Macon
Macon
Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
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Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
Stephon T. Carter
Carter
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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BLOOMINGTON — A Chicago man is charged in McLean County court with having possessed a stolen vehicle.
Pierre A. Doyle, 33, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony. The charging documents did not specify what type of vehicle was allegedly stolen.
Bond for Doyle was set at $30,000, meaning he would need to post $3,000 for release. His arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 5.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Alexandria S. Macon
Macon
Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
Provided by the McLean County Sheriff's Office
Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
Stephon T. Carter
Carter
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
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Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
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Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
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Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
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Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
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Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
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Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
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Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
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Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
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Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
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Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
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Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
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Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
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Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
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Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
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Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
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Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
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James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
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Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
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Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
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Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
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Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
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Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
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Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
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Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
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Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
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Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
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Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
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Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
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Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
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Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
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Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
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Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
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Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
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Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
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Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
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Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
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Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
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Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
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Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
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Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
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Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
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Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
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Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
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Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
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Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
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Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
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Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
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Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
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Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
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Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
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Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
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Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
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Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
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Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
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Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
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Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
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William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
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Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
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Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
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Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
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Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
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Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
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Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
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Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
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Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
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Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
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Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
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Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
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Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
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Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
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Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
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Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
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Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
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Contact Connor Wood at (309)820-3240. Follow Connor on Twitter:@connorkwood
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SPRINGFIELD — Visitors to next month's Illinois State Fair might notice some evidence of ongoing construction, part of a major investment to update some of the fairgrounds' oldest buildings.
A series of renovation projects totaling $58.1 million in costs are underway at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Those working closely on the projects say the investment could help bring more tourists — and economic activity — to Central Illinois.
“There's a trickledown effect when you talk about an economic impact,” said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. “We have 366 acres of great destinations and endless possibilities here on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, and it really has the potential to be a giant economic impact.”
“The Illinois State Fair drives millions of dollars in economic activity to the city of Springfield and to Sangamon County every year,” added Scott Dahl, director at the Springfield Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Clark said the investment is necessary after years of deferred projects.
Historic — and costly
The fairgrounds are registered as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, and many of the historic structures have begun to deteriorate over the past decades.
The Coliseum, the fairgrounds’ epicenter, was built in 1901. Renovations on the structure began in 2019. Phase 2 of the project will resume after the 2022 event and will cost an estimated $16.3 million.
Historic buildings will always require regular maintenance, Clark said, but what ultimately matters is whether or not the state can pay for the projects.
“There are countless projects that we need to work on,” she said. “It's a matter of funding.”
Aside from the Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation, a private, charitable corporation that helps fund improvement projects on the state’s fairgrounds, most funding comes from the state legislature.
Clark attributed current projects to a renewed interest from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration in maintaining the fairgrounds.
“For too long, our fairgrounds didn’t reflect the magic of the Illinois State Fair — so my administration is turning that ship around,” Pritzker said in a statement earlier this month.
“The $58 million in infrastructure improvements we’re bringing to the Springfield fairgrounds ... is an investment in the Illinois families that make this celebration what it is,” Pritzker’s statement continued. “I’m proud to improve the fairgrounds for generations to come.”
The Illinois State Fair sees hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. In 2021, over 472,000 people attended the fair, making it the second-highest attended fair since the Department of Agriculture began formally tracking attendance in 2014.
The renovation projects, which kicked off earlier this spring, include multi-million dollar renovations on the Coliseum and Multi-Purpose Arena (MPA) buildings, road construction, and a number of roof and HVAC replacements across the fairgrounds.
Renovations will continue through the Illinois State Fair from Aug. 11 to 21 and into the fall.
Fair visitors will notice some ongoing construction this year. The MPA will be closed for construction, with events previously scheduled to take place in the building either rescheduled for September or on hold until the 2023 State Fair.
'Drop in the bucket'
While the $58.1 million price tag might seem excessive to some, Clark said it’s just the beginning of what is needed.
“It all adds up, but at the same time, it's all still just a drop in the bucket compared to what we need out here at the State Fairgrounds,” she said.
The fairgrounds are used for much more than just the State Fair.
“We have countless events every single day out here at the fairgrounds. It is utilized 365 (days a year). It's not just the 11 days of the fair,” Clark said. “We have events that we cannot accommodate right now because we lack some of the infrastructure that is needed.”
Fixing up that infrastructure could prove beneficial for the entire state.
Dahl said the coming years will likely bring a major influx of visitors to Illinois, largely because of the upcoming Route 66 Centennial in 2026.
“We know that certainly from an international standpoint, 2025 and 2026 will be very, very big years for international travelers visiting Route 66, so we want to be ready for them. And we believe the Illinois State Fairgrounds will play a major role,” Dahl said.
The current renovation projects will have an impact even farther into the future, Dahl said.
“It really puts the Illinois State Fairgrounds in a great position for the next 20 to 30 years,” he said. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/illinois-state-fair-to-see-58-million-in-renovation-projects/article_b8e17bea-fe44-11ec-a91a-5bce454e2d4c.html | 2022-07-09T15:40:15 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/illinois-state-fair-to-see-58-million-in-renovation-projects/article_b8e17bea-fe44-11ec-a91a-5bce454e2d4c.html |
EL PASO — Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, an El Paso ambulance was delivered to Ukraine on Monday to help those in need.
“EMS is all about the humanitarian effort,” said Karen Krug, EMS chief of the El Paso Emergency Squad. “You don't make a lot of money running an ambulance service, but you do it because it’s for the greater good of all people.”
The donated ambulance is part of a nationwide effort to send retired ambulances to Ukraine for use in emergency medical transports.
With over 200,000 registered miles, El Paso's ambulance — coded as I-v-37 — made a two-month journey, traveling from Chicago to Baltimore before being put in a cargo container to Germany, then being driven to Poland and eventually making it all the way to Ukraine.
Krug, who also is president of the Woodford County EMS Association, said they asked the public for supplies during EMS Week in May and received everything from bandages to tourniquets, quilts, backboards, a cardiac monitor from the Congerville Fire Department, as well as $2,000 in monetary donations to buy more supplies.
Altogether, more than 300 people donated items. Volunteers even received a letter from a Ukrainian citizen from Peoria, and they placed it in the glove compartment of the ambulance as a message of encouragement, said El Paso Fire Protection District President Tim Ruestman.
“When the war broke out, the people I came in contact with were asking what they could do to help, and you see people on social media asking for donations, but a lot of those funds can be fraudulent,” Ruestman said. “I think that everyone here in Central Illinois was looking for a way to help, and once we gave them that avenue, they all stepped up.”
Ruestman, who also is on the El Paso Fire Protection District Board of Trustees, said he had heard about the initiative at an event where someone talked about retired ambulances being sent to Ukraine.
At first, he did not want just give away the ambulance because it was paid for with taxpayer funds, but ultimately the board voted in favor of donating it, Ruestman said.
“What they’re doing is allowing the Ukrainians to go ahead and spend their resources on other supplies,” said OSF Vice President of Government Relations Chris Manson. “At the same time, they’re taking what might have been surplus resource here at a U.S.-based ambulance provider, where it might just sit for a while and get a couple $1,000 at auction, to actually putting it into real service in Ukraine.”
Manson started the effort with the help of the Ukrainian consultant in Chicago and the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America and now has contacts with the Ukrainian Ministry of Health as well as other officials to continue this work.
But the idea itself was inspired by someone close to him.
“I’ve got a 7-year-old daughter and we watch the news and will turn the channel because we didn’t want her to see certain things, but she saw enough to know that something was happening in Ukraine,” Manson said. “It was definitely bothering her and she just asked if there was something we could do.”
The idea then materialized into a plan to send an ambulance from Peoria provider Advanced Medical Transport and now has turned into a mission where they have already shipped 12 ambulances to Ukraine, coming from Tennessee, North Dakota and Minnesota, Manson said.
He plans to have another five or six delivered by the end of August.
Transportation and delivery fees for the ambulances are covered by donations collected by UAMA and the Ukrainian American House, a nonprofit based in California.
“I want to show my daughter that if there’s something that’s bothering you or if you see something that you think is wrong, you can take small steps to try and do something good,” Mason said. “As there continues to be a need and people are willing to help, I’m more than happy to play my little part to see what we can do.”
Anyone interested in donating supplies or their retired ambulance can find more information at the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America’s website at www.umana.org or follow this link. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-el-paso-sends-ambulance-full-of-supplies-for-use-in-ukraine/article_8b3d41b6-fecf-11ec-994d-5bddfac9b30c.html | 2022-07-09T15:40:15 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-el-paso-sends-ambulance-full-of-supplies-for-use-in-ukraine/article_8b3d41b6-fecf-11ec-994d-5bddfac9b30c.html |
WAYNE, WV (WOWK) — A fire at Watts Woodworking in Wayne has closed down WV-152.
Wayne County dispatchers say the fire started just before 4:45 a.m.
They say there were no injuries as a result of the fire.
There is currently no word on when WV-152 will reopen. Dispatchers say to plan an alternate route.
Wayne Volunteer Fire Department, Lavalette Volunteer Fire Department and East Lynn Volunteer Fire Department all responded to the fire. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-woodworking-store-in-wayne-county/ | 2022-07-09T15:40:56 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-woodworking-store-in-wayne-county/ |
PRESTONSBURG, KY (WOWK) – Loyal K-9 Drago, who was killed along with three officers during a shooting on June 30, was remembered for his service Friday evening.
This week, the officers’ funerals brought in a crowd of people from the community and also other law enforcement agencies in the region. Drago’s memorial was no different.
The Mountain Arts Center was filled with emotions as the community mourned the loss of the K-9 officer. Some of the more heartfelt words came from those who worked closely with Drago.
Justin Szymchack was Drago’s handler from 2017 to Jan. 2022. He says Drago was an exceptional K-9 and a valued member of their unit.
“When you brought him home, he was a regular dog, he’s a family dog, he let my kids paint his nails, put crowns on hi And then when he put that vest on, he knew it was time to come to work. I can’t tell you how many times I felt safe because I knew Drago was there,” Szymchack said after the memorial.
Drago’s most recent handler Dusty Newsome also had nothing but good things to say about the six months they spent together. He says Drago’s drive compared to other k-9s they’ve worked with has not been matched.
During his years of service, Drago has removed an estimated $500,000 worth of drugs, more than $300,000 in cash, and nearly $200,000 worth of firearms.
This week was full of heartbreak for Floyd County, with three officers and a K-9 being laid to rest.
Community members say the healing process could take a while, but ensuring these fallen officers and k-9 are remembered is their main focus. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/k-9-killed-in-floyd-county-ambush-laid-to-rest/ | 2022-07-09T15:41:02 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/k-9-killed-in-floyd-county-ambush-laid-to-rest/ |
Attention drivers at the George Washington Bridge: Your cash is no good here.
Starting Sunday, drivers looking to cross the Hudson River from New Jersey into New York will go through an electronic tolling system.
Drivers without E-ZPass who would otherwise be paying cash will instead have their license plates photographed by overhead cameras and bills sent to them by mail.
The move from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey comes as way to help ease congestion at the bridge, the busiest of the three Hudson River crossings that the agency oversees.
“Many advocates have been calling for this for a long time and it’s a welcome move,” said Tom Wright, president of the Regional Plan Association.
With the instituting of the new system, the toll booths currently in place will be taken out, removing a link to a memorable chapter in New Jersey's political history known as “Bridgegate.”
In 2013, traffic in Fort Lee, New Jersey, was snarled for several days when a group of Republican political operatives had some of the access lanes leading into the toll booths blocked in retaliation for a Democratic mayor not endorsing then-Gov. Chris Christie for reelection.
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Christie was not charged with anything, but two people were convicted on federal charges. Those convictions were later overturned by the Supreme Court. Another who had pleaded guilty had that plea vacated.
The George Washington Bridge is a crossing point not only to get into New York City, but also for drivers using Interstate 95. The Port Authority said more than 49 million vehicles crossed eastbound over it last year, and it is the most used Hudson River crossing by trucks.
Cashless tolling has been in use at the Holland Tunnel since December 2020, and is expected to start at the Lincoln Tunnel later this year, the Port Authority said.
Wright said using an electronic system for tolls “serves more motorists faster and more efficiently.” But, he cautioned, that did not mean there would be no more congestion as vehicles converge to get across the span.
“It's not like a magic wand,” he said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/goodbye-toll-booths-gwb-goes-cashless-sunday/3767493/ | 2022-07-09T15:46:43 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/goodbye-toll-booths-gwb-goes-cashless-sunday/3767493/ |
Average daily flows
Snake River at Heise 11,668 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 962 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 12,108 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 300 cfs
Jackson Lake is 48% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 75% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 44% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 58% of capacity.
As of July 8. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_e087e114-fec3-11ec-8d0d-37b25c2e2fa4.html | 2022-07-09T15:46:50 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_e087e114-fec3-11ec-8d0d-37b25c2e2fa4.html |
Talk about a get out of jail free card.
Out of all the people Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s profligate spending has — or will — hurt, one person will emerge unscathed.
Janice McGeachin.
With hubris rather than prudence the order of the day, the erstwhile gubernatorial challenger spent her modest office budget into a crater.
It began when McGeachin refused to follow Idaho’s public records act — denying reporters access to records into last year’s inquisition into nonexistent “critical race theory, socialism, communism and Marxism” in the public schools. When Attorney General Lawrence Wasden’s office advised McGeachin to hand over the records, she hired an attorney who told her what she wanted to hear.
That led to a judicial tongue-lashing, a fine, a potential contempt of court citation and a bill — McGeachin’s shop owed the Idaho Press Club the $29,000 it spent on attorneys and court fees to secure the lieutenant governor’s compliance. Coming in October, that gave McGeachin roughly a half-year to economize enough to free up the cash and avoid a budget deficit when the fiscal year ended on June 30.
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Instead, she doubled her staff by adding an administrative assistant and increased her monthly payroll by nearly 33%
But the Legislature’s budget committee refused McGeachin’s plea for a bail out. So by March, she was facing the prospect of a $15,373 deficit at the end of the fiscal cycle.
With Idaho’s Constitution requiring state agencies to balance their budgets, the cost savings began.
Gone were McGeachin’s two staffers, including Chief of Staff Jordan Watters.
By May, reporters found her office essentially shut down. The doors were locked. The lights were off. The curtains were drawn. A note offered “office hours, Tues/Thurs. 10-2 or by appt.” and a telephone number with a California area code that initially got answered by a recorded message selling insurance or gift cards to Walmart or Target.
Still, it fell short. As the fiscal year closed, McGeachin’s office lacked enough money to cover her paycheck of $2,743 every two weeks. The state Controller’s Office paid her $723.70 — $148.50 in gross wages and $575.20 to cover benefits such as health insurance, retirement and Social Security payroll taxes.
“This would close the fiscal year with an estimated $0.72 remaining in the appropriation budget for the office,” Chief Deputy Controller Joshua Whitworth wrote in a memo obtained by the Idaho Statesman.
For anyone else working in state government, the story would have ended there.
But state law says constitutional officers — from the part-time lieutenant governor to the attorney general and all the way up to governor — get paid no matter what. So unlike virtually anyone else in state government who blows up a budget, McGeachin will be allowed to pay last year’s bills — essentially her own salary — with next year’s money.
Come Aug. 5, McGeachin will collect the remaining $1,713.26.
And the business of balancing this new budget by next June 30 will fall to one of her successors — either House Speaker Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, or Democratic candidate Terri Pickens Manweiler of Boise. Maybe they’ll keep the lights off a little longer. Or they could go hat in hand to the Legislature for the extra cash.
What a terrible precedent this could set.
Far better would be a change in state law that forces elected officials to obey the same rules everyone else must follow.
Idahoans did not need yet another reason to become cynical about their politicians. McGeachin went out of her way to provide one anyway. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-every-one-paid-for-mcgeachin-s-hubris-except-her/article_2a3bbb18-fec5-11ec-8cee-3b038df28855.html | 2022-07-09T15:46:56 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-every-one-paid-for-mcgeachin-s-hubris-except-her/article_2a3bbb18-fec5-11ec-8cee-3b038df28855.html |
GREENSBORO — As of Friday night, 1,121 people had voted early in the city's municipal election, records show.
Early voting began Thursday for the July 26 election, which includes races for mayor and City Council and $135 million in five separate bond issues.
Polls are closed this weekend, but early voting resumes on Monday at six sites:
- Old Courthouse, Carolyn Q. Coleman Conference Room (formerly Blue Room) First Floor — Room 108, 301 W. Market St.
- Barber Park, 1500 Barber Park Drive.
- Craft Recreation Center, 3911 Yanceyville St.
- Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road.
- Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive.
- Griffin Recreation Center, 5301 Hilltop Road (Jamestown).
Get early voting totals here.
Find out more election information at the Guilford County Board of Elections website.
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Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce tourism event led to a lifelong friendship
As a city councilmember and longtime Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce member, I often participated in activities designed to promote our city’s tourism industry. I particularly recall an event in the early 1970s when the chamber teamed up with some of the major airlines and brought a number of European travel agents to Scottsdale for two or three days to sample our hospitality and check out our accommodations.
My wife, Cora, and I shared a table with an English couple — the Townsends — at a Pinnacle Peak Patio program. The dinner was great, but the program began to drag a little. Our guests wanted to leave but since they’d come with the group on a bus, they couldn’t. I suggested that we go down to Los Olivos for dessert, and I informed the bus driver of their change in plans.
Clive and Sylvia Townsend, who owned one of the larger travel agencies in London at the time, enjoyed some fried ice cream and sopapillas, which seemed to sit well on top of the Pinnacle Peak steaks. Los Olivos’ roof was open, and the May evening was perfect. We talked and listened to the mariachis until almost midnight. This was the beginning of a lifelong friendship.
Later that fall, we got a call from Clive and Sylvia. They had flown to Arizona, this time without a group, and wanted to get together. We spent four or five evenings with them the two weeks they were here. Clive played golf almost every day, and Sylvia drove his cart. I introduced him to some of my friends who golfed, who joined him on the local courses.
The Townsends so enjoyed Scottsdale that they visited once or twice a year for several years, and we enjoyed their company. We communicated with them between trips and planned several side trips from Scottsdale. These included a few days on a houseboat on Lake Powell, a trip to Alamos, Sonora, Mexico, and a trip to the White Mountains, driving home down the Coronado Trail. Another time, we met them in Puerto Vallarta, where we enjoyed a great week. I drove the golf cart there.
In September 1978, Clive rented a flat for us in Chelsea. We flew to London, staying until Thanksgiving. We did side trips to Port Isaac and Tintagel in Cornwall and Devon; to Cork, Waterford, Dublin and Galway in Ireland; and trips to the English Midlands, Wales and Scotland. We also enjoyed weekend trips to various shores and small towns that Clive and Sylvia knew well.
We continued to visit back and forth into the mid-1990s. Clive and Sylvia bought a home in the Boulders in north Scottsdale. For a time they rented it, with plans of eventually retiring here. But the house became so valuable they eventually sold it and retired to Port Isaac. This is an area where the English climate is best and the golf courses are plentiful. We visited them there also.
It’s funny how a chance meeting at a chamber event led to Cora and I developing such a treasured friendship with two British citizens. Our lives were greatly enriched by those exchanges across the pond.
Reared on a local dairy farm, former Scottsdale city councilman (1971-76), state legislator (1979-85) and honored oral historian Paul Messinger founded Messinger Mortuaries in 1959. He can be reached at 480-860-2300 or 480-945-9521. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale-history/2022/07/09/former-scottsdale-councilman-state-legislator-paul-messinger-offers-tribute-british-friend/7824990001/ | 2022-07-09T15:56:52 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale-history/2022/07/09/former-scottsdale-councilman-state-legislator-paul-messinger-offers-tribute-british-friend/7824990001/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police officers are on the scene of a homicide that happened near the intersection of West Rundberg Lane and North Lamar Boulevard on Saturday morning.
The Austin Police Department said the incident happened in the 9900 block of N. Lamar Blvd, near the InTown Suites. Police told KVUE it happened in a tent community located in a field behind the hotel.
Officers got a call around 7:22 a.m. about two people fighting. They believe it ended with one of the people shooting and killing a man in his 30s.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene at 7:44 a.m.
Police are now looking for the suspect. They believe they know who it is but they do not have a person in custody.
Detectives believe it is an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 512-477-3588.
This is being investigated as Austin's 39th homicide of the year.
No other information is available at this time.
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BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — A species of oak tree that was thought to be extinct has been found at a national park in Texas.
Researchers with the Morton Arboretum in Illinois and United States Botanic Garden discovered the Quercus tardifolia tree -- also known as a lateleaf oak -- at Big Bend National Park on May 25.
The tree was described as being 30 feet tall and in poor condition.
According to the Morton Arboretum, a research center specializing in trees, it was previously believed that the last living tree of this kind had perished in 2011.
Researchers said they may be able to help protect other endangered species of trees by studying why this particular oak tree is going extinct.
"This work is crucial to preserve the biodiversity that Earth is so quickly losing," said Murphy Westwood, vice president of science and conservation at The Morton Arboretum. "If we ignore the decline of Q. tardifolia and other rare, endangered trees, we could see countless domino effects with the loss of other living entities in the ecosystems supported by those trees."
Researchers described the condition of the tree at Big Bend as "dire," suffering from a severe fungal infection and with a trunk showing signs of scarring from fire.
The group that made the discovery is working with the National Park Service to help reduce threats that could end the tree's life, such as wildfires and drought.
Researchers are also looking for acorns to breed new specimens.
“The United States Botanic Garden is thrilled about the success of this partnership and collecting trip that rediscovered such a rare oak,” said Susan Pell, acting executive director at the United States Botanic Garden.
“Across the planet, oaks serve as an ecological anchor cleaning air, filtering water, sequestering carbon dioxide and supporting countless fungi, insects, birds and mammals,” Westwood added. "When one is lost, we don’t know what else we might permanently lose in its wake." | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/oak-tree-extinct-found-texas-big-bend-national-park/287-b276b2d5-8c9e-4265-970e-ee2f94a3b874 | 2022-07-09T16:08:48 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/oak-tree-extinct-found-texas-big-bend-national-park/287-b276b2d5-8c9e-4265-970e-ee2f94a3b874 |
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Juvenile Justice Department on Friday announced that it is offering a 15% permanent pay raise for direct-care staff effective on July 1 as it works to address high staff turnover and employee shortages.
The raise will apply to the following positions:
- Youth Development Coaches (Juvenile Correctional Officers)
- Team Leaders (Dorm Supervisors)
- Case Managers and Case Manager Supervisors
- Cooks
- Food Service Managers
- Youth Safety Managers
- Parole Officers and Parole Supervisors
According to the TJJD, the raise also makes permanent a temporary pay raise that was instituted as an emergency measure in April. Additionally, the raise increases the starting annual pay for Youth Development Coaches (JCO IIIs) from $36,238 to $41,700.
The funding for these pay hikes comes through cost savings from vacant positions and de-prioritizing other planned spending. The TJJD said it will also shift funds from certain contract services that are not currently being used from planned re-entry enrichment programs that will now be postponed.
The department said that, based on projections, it will be able to absorb the cost of raising salaries this biennium through appropriated general revenue.
"TJJD leadership recognizes that this is not the only solution but believes that making pay more competitive will address the immediate crisis of high turnover and begin to stabilize the agency’s workforce," said Interim Executive Director Shandra Carter. "The conversion of the 15% bonus to a permanent salary ladder increase is the first step in stabilizing the agency. Recruiting and retaining qualified staff is a critical component necessary to meet our responsibilities. We are steadfastly committed to helping keep our communities safe and rehabilitating the youth in our care and custody. We will continue to problem solve and seek creative and innovative solutions to the secure facility staffing and county detention bed crisis."
Friday's news comes after the department previously announced it was pausing intakes due to safety concerns caused by the staffing shortage.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Editor's Note: The video above was published in March 2022 before Joyce Meyer was identified.
Detectives have identified a woman more than 25 years after her body was found in a Fairfax County cemetery. The case has been in the headlines for years, naming the victim 'The Christmas Tree Lady.'
According to a release from Fairfax County Police, the woman, believed to have taken her own life, has been identified as 69-year-old Joyce Meyer.
On December 18, 1996, officers found Meyer's body at Pleasant Valley Memorial Park. Investigators claim a small decorative Christmas tree was found near her body and she had two envelopes in her pocket: one containing a note indicating she had taken her own life and another containing money to cover her funeral expenses. Both notes were signed "Jane Doe."
Cold case detectives were able to identify Meyer using a lab that specializes in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, which used DNA to link Meyer to a family member.
Family members believe Meyer moved to Virginia sometime in the mid-1980s. At the time of her death, no one filed a missing person report as she did not have family in the area.
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RELATED: July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are some resources to help those in need | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/detectives-identify-christmas-tree-lady-fairfax-co-cemetery/65-26a6cf75-70a2-4c6d-a0a5-568d665a97d2 | 2022-07-09T16:14:08 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/detectives-identify-christmas-tree-lady-fairfax-co-cemetery/65-26a6cf75-70a2-4c6d-a0a5-568d665a97d2 |
The gardens of Lake County may soon get a little less artful.
The Artful Garden garden shop in Crown Point is closing after 23 years.
The garden shop at 611 N. Indiana Ave. plans to permanently close. It's now liquidating its inventory, including by marking down garden shop plants and garden decor by 50%.
"It has been beyond rewarding to think that a small idea has grown over the past 23 years into the garden shop I have cared for and loved so much. With a heavy heart, I have permanently made the decision to close the Indiana store," owner Liz Messing said in an email to customers. "I will miss being outside, planting flowers, playing in the dirt and visiting with all of you while being in that garden I love so much."
The Artful Garden boutique at 118 S. Main Street, just north of the historic Old Courthouse Square, will remain open. It sells home decor, garden decor, clothes and accessories.
Messing told customers it was a joy "helping you create beautiful gardens, planters and outdoor spaces" over the years.
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"It has taken me years to reach this very difficult decision," Messing said in the email. "And now, it is time to close this part of my business and spend more time with my family. Thank you for all your support through the years. I will cherish the memories forever, especially your friendship. Hope to see all your beautiful faces at the Main Street boutique shop."
The Artful Gardens garden center also was home to a South Shore Arts satellite gallery that went dark during the coronavrius pandemic.
For more information, visit www.artfulgardenboutique.com, call 219-662-0900 or email artfulgarden@sbcglobal.net. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/the-artful-garden-garden-shop-closing-in-crown-point-after-23-years-downtown-boutique-will/article_c8efdc9f-ed95-5c46-a350-9489688f5b4a.html | 2022-07-09T16:30:42 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/the-artful-garden-garden-shop-closing-in-crown-point-after-23-years-downtown-boutique-will/article_c8efdc9f-ed95-5c46-a350-9489688f5b4a.html |
Casper has begun shutting off water services to properties that are more than 15 days overdue on utility bills, after pausing shut-offs for much of the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city also extended that pause to account for confusion over the transition to a new billing system. However, while there were no shut-offs, balances and fees continued to pile up. The city resumed shut-offs in May, city spokesperson Rachel Bouzis said.
Any resident whose water is shut off also automatically incurs a $20 delinquent fee.
Bills are due 30 days after they're issued, and shut-offs begin 15 days after that.
“Shut-offs are a last resort, but unfortunately, they do happen,” city Accounts Receivable Supervisor Brandy Coyle said in a statement Friday. “We want to work with our customers to find a way to get their bill squared away so we can turn their water back on."
If your water is shut off, you can get it back by paying your bill at City Hall, online on the city's payment portal or over the phone by calling 1(844) 235-5262. If you pay online or over the phone, you also have to tell the city's customer service department by calling (307)235-8400, ext. 2, before your water can come back on.
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Local nonprofits that help residents with utility payments include Community Action Partnership, (307) 232-0124; Interfaith of Natrona County, (307) 235-8043 and the Salvation Army, (307) 234-2002.
To have water turned back on the same day, you have to make your overdue payment before noon. Otherwise, it may take until the next business day — and those paying after noon on Fridays won't see service restored until after the weekend.
"We really try to do everything we can to not have to shut it off," Bouzis said on Friday.
The city raised its residential rates for water, sewer and trash services at the beginning of the year. On average, citizens should have seen their monthly bills go up by around $11 in total. The increases came in response to nationwide inflation, and were intended to keep the city from having to dip into its reserves to cover operational costs.
Though water, sewer and trash are on the same bill, the city is only performing shut-offs for water services. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/casper-warns-of-water-shut-offs-for-overdue-bills/article_e44081d0-fee1-11ec-8407-8ba6e4cc3792.html | 2022-07-09T16:31:15 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/casper-warns-of-water-shut-offs-for-overdue-bills/article_e44081d0-fee1-11ec-8407-8ba6e4cc3792.html |
BRISTOL, Va. — Virginia’s first casino has opened for business in a temporary space inside a former Bristol shopping mall.
“We had to come and save my sister from spending all her money,” Christiansburg resident Cheryl Hubbard told the station. “And spend all of his,” she joked, pointing to her husband.
In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly approved legislation to allow developers to build large casino resorts in five cities — Norfolk, Bristol, Portsmouth, Danville and Richmond — in what supporters billed as a way to boost struggling economies.
Potential operators had to first clear a voter referendum. That happened in every city but Richmond, which rejected the initiative last year. But city officials have mounted an effort to bring the issue back a second time.
Bristol voters overwhelmingly approved their referendum, and the project got its license earlier this year.
Developers eventually plan to open a $400 million resort and Hard Rock casino, with a hotel, restaurants, bars and lounges, and a concert venue. The full-scale project is expected to open in 2024 and employ 1,200 people.
The initial location has 600 employees, local news outlets reported.
State Sen. Louise Lucas, a Portsmouth Democrat who had long pushed to change Virginia law to allow for casinos, was on hand to celebrate, according to the Bristol Herald Courier.
“It’s like I’m having my own personal party because it’s taken so long,” she said. “I’m so excited for Bristol and I’m going to be ready for the party in Portsmouth in February.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginias-1st-casino-opens-in-bristol-in-temporary-space/2022/07/09/d3992ea8-ffa0-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html | 2022-07-09T16:37:53 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginias-1st-casino-opens-in-bristol-in-temporary-space/2022/07/09/d3992ea8-ffa0-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html |
Lincoln police located Monica McDonald this morning after she had gone missing late last night.
McDonald fled the 200 block of West Chadderton on foot around 11:30 p.m. Friday, an occupant of the same residence reported.
Due to a medical diagnosis, LPD considered McDonald a vulnerable person.
"Her lack of vehicle or cell phone is cause for concern," LPD Sgt. Justin Armstrong said.
McDonald is 5'10, 190-pound woman with dark hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red shirt and tie-die shorts. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/lincoln-police-locate-missing-woman/article_ebc5ec38-efb1-54a4-a09b-0c5f012d2495.html | 2022-07-09T16:39:35 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/lincoln-police-locate-missing-woman/article_ebc5ec38-efb1-54a4-a09b-0c5f012d2495.html |
American flight makes emergency landing in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids — An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Grand Rapids, officials said.
Around 10:15 p.m. Friday, the flight from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago bound for Buffalo, New York, alerted Gerald R. Ford International Airport about possible smoke in the cockpit, Lisa Carr, the Grand Rapids airport public safety and operations director, said in a statement to the Grand Rapids Press.
An aircraft rescue and firefighting team and Kent County officials responded to the call.
The plane landed safely in Grand Rapids, and all passengers left the plane, Carr said.
No injuries were reported.
After American Airlines found a new plane, the redirected flight left Grand Rapids at 12:42 a.m. It landed in Buffalo at 1:37 a.m., three hours after its scheduled arrival time. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/09/american-flight-emergency-landing-grand-rapids/10020814002/ | 2022-07-09T16:46:36 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/09/american-flight-emergency-landing-grand-rapids/10020814002/ |
Ford is expanding a recall of SUVs and telling owners to park them outside after a series of engine fires that can happen even when the ignition switches are off.
The company also announced Friday that it's recalling another 100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different problem that also causes engine fires.
In May, Ford recalled about 39,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator large SUVs in the U.S. and told owners to park them outdoors and away from buildings. On Friday the company expanded that recall to cover more than 66,000 vehicles from the 2021 model year after getting reports of five more fires.
At the time of the first recall, Ford didn't know what was causing the fires. But on Friday the company said it has traced the cause to printed circuit boards that are susceptible to an electrical short. The company says it has reports of 21 fires and one injury, but no reports of fires extending to buildings.
The circuit boards are part of the battery junction box. Dealers will check the box for melting damage and replace it if needed. They'll also remove or repair a cooling fan ground wire that connects to the junction box. Parts are expected to be available in early September.
About one-third of the recalled SUVs can be fixed immediately by removing the ground wire, Ford said.
The other recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs as well as some Ford Maverick small pickups. All have 2.5-liter hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Recall Alert
Ford says if the engine fails, significant amounts of oil and fuel vapor can leak onto hot parts, causing a fire. The company says it has 23 reports worldwide of fires while the engines are on, but no injuries.
Engines can fail due to a crankshaft machining problem. That problem has been fixed in production, but the recalled vehicles could have it.
The recall repair doesn't address the engine failures. Ford said in a statement that engine failures are rare with 0.17 repairs per 1,000 vehicles.
Dealers will add drain holes to an under-hood shield and change the active grille shutters to allow more air flow and reduce under-hood temperatures to below the ignition points of fuel vapor or engine oil.
Owners will be notified starting Aug 8.
Owners check to see if their vehicles are affected by going to the NHTSA.gov recall page and typing in their 17-digit vehicle identification number. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/park-outdoors-ford-expands-recall-of-suvs-due-to-engine-fire-risk/3009854/ | 2022-07-09T16:53:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/park-outdoors-ford-expands-recall-of-suvs-due-to-engine-fire-risk/3009854/ |
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If the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft hadn't fired its thrusters when it did on Oct. 20, 2020, Bennu might have swallowed it whole.
The surface of the asteroid was nothing at all like scientists expected it to be when the University of Arizona-led mission swooped in to collect samples from it.
They were prepared for the spacecraft’s sampling arm to touch down like "a pogo stick bouncing off a gravel road," but the experience was more like “punching a ball pit,” according to a news release from the university.
"It turns out that the particles making up Bennu's exterior are so loosely packed and lightly bound to each other that they act more like a fluid than a solid," said Dante Lauretta, a UA Regents Professor of planetary sciences and the mission's principal investigator, in the release.
The surprise findings about the asteroid’s composition and how it nearly derailed NASA’s historic, $1.1 billion sampling mission are detailed in a pair of papers just published in the journals Science and Science Advances — one lead-authored by Lauretta and the other by Kevin Walsh, a member of the OSIRIS-REx science team with Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado.
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The unmanned spacecraft was only in contact with Bennu for about six seconds, but the surface gave way so easily that the sampling arm quickly sank a foot and a half into it.
Had the thrusters not fired when they did to push away from the asteroid, the whole craft could have disappeared into the loose pile of rubble dating back 4.5 billion years to the formation of the solar system.
OSIRIS-REx was able to back away safely, but it left behind a much larger scar than expected.
"Every time we tested the sample pickup procedure in the lab, we barely made a divot," Lauretta said, but close-up images of the real thing showed “a huge wall of debris radiating out from the sample site.”
Images taken during a subsequent fly-by of Bennu in April 2021 revealed that the spacecraft’s gentle tap on the surface had tossed boulders aside and left a crater 26 feet wide.
A precise understanding of Bennu's surface composition could help scientists better interpret remote observations of other asteroids, design future asteroid missions and develop better methods to protect Earth from catastrophic collisions with space rocks.
OSIRIS-REx is now on its way home with its precious cargo of dust and pebbles known as regolith.
The probe the size of a passenger van is slated to swoop past Earth on Sept. 24, 2023, and sling its sample return capsule into the atmosphere to land in the Utah Test and Training Range west of Salt Lake City.
The spacecraft will then set out on a $200 million bonus mission, approved by NASA earlier this year, to study a second asteroid called Apophis, which is expected to pass close enough to Earth on April 13, 2029, to be visible with the naked eye from parts of Europe and Africa.
The UA’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory will oversee both the mission to Apophis and the upcoming collection and processing of the samples from Bennu.
OSIRIS is scheduled to spend 18 months studying Apophis in detail, including a maneuver that will steer the spacecraft close enough to stir the asteroid’s surface with its thrusters, revealing whatever material lies beneath.
Based on what happened on Bennu, a little bit of stirring could go a long way.
Contact reporter Henry Brean at hbrean@tucson.com or 573-4283. On Twitter: @RefriedBrean | https://tucson.com/news/local/how-u-of-a-led-space-mission-nearly-sank-into-asteroid-bennu/article_82b5a7f2-fe59-11ec-adc9-1f795317a80a.html | 2022-07-09T16:59:29 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/how-u-of-a-led-space-mission-nearly-sank-into-asteroid-bennu/article_82b5a7f2-fe59-11ec-adc9-1f795317a80a.html |
Biologists studying the behavior of urban bobcats on Tucson's west side have hit the mother lode with Avery.
The large female has spent the past several months raising two kittens in a gated community near Sweetwater Drive and Camino de Oeste, where researchers have been following her every move thanks to the GPS collar around her neck and the army of enthusiastic residents looking out for her.
Avery and her kittens have been lounging in backyards and hiding out on rooftops at about a half-dozen homes in the Rancho Agua Dulce subdivision. They’re still there now, according to the latest tracking data from the Bobcats in Tucson Research Project.
It’s just the sort of thing Cheryl Mollohan was hoping to document when she launched the project in 2020 to study what some experts have called the highest concentration of urban bobcats anywhere in the United States.
“This is exactly what I was after, because it’s so unique that (bobcats) have infiltrated so far into Tucson,” Mollohan said. “This has been a wild ride.”
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Avery was trapped by the research team and fitted with a tracking collar on Jan. 14, just across Sweetwater Drive from Rancho Agua Dulce.
The mature female, probably 3 to 5 years old, weighed 23 pounds at the time, a full 6 pounds heavier than any other female in the study. The on-site veterinarian soon discovered why: Avery was pregnant out of season, which Mollohan said usually only happens to bobcats that lose their kittens the previous spring.
Tracking data suggests the cat gave birth about a week after she was captured. She’s been moving around the gated community with her kittens ever since.
“She lives there. That’s her home,” Mollohan said.
Hairy disclosure
Avery is part of a new round of bobcat captures meant to collect data from animals living closer to the city, without ready access to large areas of natural habitat.
By contrast, the bobcats caught and collared during the first year of the study mostly came from the western fringes of town, where homes are easier to avoid and the Tucson Mountains are never far from reach.
Mollohan said those cats seem to use residential neighborhoods differently than the more urban animals do. Though they will lounge in a backyard or drink from a swimming pool on occasion, when the time comes to have their kittens, they all retreat into the foothills to set up their dens in the steepest, nastiest terrain they can find.
Avery had no such option, so she gave birth in a secluded spot along the natural wash that runs through Rancho Agua Dulce, then moved her newborn kittens from hiding place to hiding place, sometimes carrying them one at a time across distances of up to half a mile.
Once she got them tucked away somewhere safe, she would leave them alone, sometimes for hours at a time, to go looking for food.
“She was literally stashing them under a bush” or in a pile of palm fronds and other yard debris that had been dumped in the wash, Mollohan said. “It’s been harrowing to watch, because you can’t do anything to help her.”
After about two months of this, the bobcat hauled her kittens out of the wash and into the neighborhood, where she briefly settled with them among the gabled-roof tiles of a vacant house on Bear Spring Trail.
Realtor Heather Shallenberger said it was the first time in her 24 years of selling homes in Tucson that a wild animal nearly derailed a sale.
She said the Shallenberger Team at Long Realty was holding an open house at the property when Mollohan showed up to tell them about the bobcat family and ask if she could put up some trail cameras to try to record the cats coming and going.
That decision soon fell to the prospective buyers of the $431,000 home. Shallenberger said the buyers' agent was “a little bit freaked out at first,” because her clients have smaller dogs and didn’t want to lose one of them to a predator on their roof.
“Everytime you think you’ve seen it all, and then you find out that a bobcat could be an issue,” Shallenberger said.
Mollohan and company eventually calmed the buyers' fears and got them to agree to put the cameras up, but Avery had other ideas. A short time later, she gathered her kittens and moved on, possibly spooked by the presence of a crew brought in to install new windows at the house.
Shallenberger said she and her team never laid eyes on the cats outside of pictures captured later by other people in the neighborhood. “We were kind of bummed we didn't get to see them,” the Tucson native said.
Backyard show
The bobcat family’s next stop was a rooftop two houses away, where Mollohan said they stayed for the next six weeks or so.
Homeowner Kom Loh said he never heard them and had no clue they were up there until they climbed down into his backyard in mid-May. He got to watch them in his yard for a few days, before the feline family moved on to another nearby house and then another.
“It had been my privilege to be the unwitting host to Bobcat Avery and her kittens,” Loh said in an email. “Bobcats are magnificent animals, and I am glad to have encountered them.”
Chris Wesselman and his wife, Sue Pulk, got their turn with Avery about a month ago.
She and her kittens spent four mornings in the Wesselmans’ backyard, where Chris, a self-described “advanced amateur photographer,” took pictures of the cats as they played, drank from water bowls and devoured a dove brought home by mom.
Chris Wesselman said they were a little worried about the cumbersome-looking collar on Avery at first, but they felt better about it after Sue looked up the research project’s website and made contact with Mollohan.
“It was just exhilarating to see them right there in the backyard,” he said. “They’re amazing to watch.”
Observing the bobcat family has been educational, too, even for an experienced biologist like Mollohan.
She said Avery maintains the largest home range of any female in the study — hunting across an almost 5-square-mile area — but she has chosen to raise her kittens in one of the most densely populated parts of her territory.
One reason why could be the way Rancho Agua Dulce was built. The subdivision includes numerous desert green spaces developed around the natural wash corridor that runs diagonally through the property.
As for all the houses, Mollohan said Avery seems to treat them no differently than the natural features she might find in the open desert.
“She is in the midst of all these rock piles. They just happen to have humans living in them,” the researcher said. “She uses what’s available to her, and in this case it’s houses.”
But while Avery seems to tolerate proximity to people, she certainly doesn’t welcome it. “She doesn’t like disturbances, even though (she and the kittens) are on a roof in the middle of a subdivision,” Mollohan said.
People looking at her from inside of a house doesn’t seem to bother her. But if you go outside and make eye contact, that seems to unsettle her, Mollohan said. Sometimes that’s all it takes to convince Avery it’s time to move on.
So far, though, she hasn’t strayed very far.
Mollohan said the cat has been bouncing around inside the subdivision for so long now that the homeowners association decided to give researchers the gate codes so they could access the community as needed.
“People have been so helpful,” she said, which doesn't surprise her a bit. She already knew that about the Old Pueblo before the study even started.
“I personally believe Tucson is a very tolerant town, and people are remarkably willing to share their environment with bobcats and other wildlife,” Mollohan said. “I think that’s the reason we have what we have here.” | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/collared-bobcat-and-her-kittens-become-backyard-tucson-celebrities/article_7076c10a-fc99-11ec-b59a-d7c10e78dd69.html | 2022-07-09T16:59:36 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/collared-bobcat-and-her-kittens-become-backyard-tucson-celebrities/article_7076c10a-fc99-11ec-b59a-d7c10e78dd69.html |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The rain didn’t stop LibCon from happening at the Johnson City Public Library, but it did move the festivities indoors.
For the fourth time, the library hosted its version of Comic-Con inviting people to panels, games, and to dress up for a cosplay contest. This year’s theme is “A Pirate’s Life 4 Me.”
This is the first year they’ve had the event since the pandemic started, so organizers are excited to welcome everyone back. Participants of all ages were welcome to put on their best costumes and enjoy the day. Organizers say the benefit of their event is it’s free and family-friendly.
“My favorite part is just seeing everyone dressed up and interacting with each other, bringing that kind of nerd community together,” said Jennifer Johnson, JCPL School-age Program Coordinator. “Sometimes, Comic Cons can be pretty pricey, especially if you have a lot of family members that we want to take. So doing that for free here is really nice.”
Prizes will be awarded for costumes in four categories, kids, teens, adults, and groups. Johnson said they typically see 300 to 500 people show up throughout the day.
The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information click here. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-public-library-hosts-libcon-iv-a-pirates-life-4-me/ | 2022-07-09T17:01:23 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-public-library-hosts-libcon-iv-a-pirates-life-4-me/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Rain did not stop the Tennesse Deputy Agriculture Commissioner from touring the Kingsport Farmers Market Saturday morning and speaking with local producers.
Like any Saturday morning between April and October, the Kingsport Farmer’s Market was bustling with people buying and selling local produce and goods, and even the rain didn’t stop citizens from pulling him aside for a chat.
“We’re really feeding the community so we’re feeding the nation. So having somebody come by and listen to what our concerns are and do something about them. I mean, you can’t put a price on that,” said Amy Venable, owner of Little Mountain Microgreens in Colonial Heights.
Kingsport Mayor Pat Shull presented Aiken with a basket of goodies to take to Nashville.
“When you wear this Kingsport Farmer’s Market T-shirt in the governor’s staff meeting, he’ll know where you’ve been!” he said to Aiken.
Shull proudly toured parts of his town’s farmers market with the deputy commissioner.
“Agriculture is the number one industry in Tennessee, so it’s of the foremost importance and we appreciate what the state does to promote it,” Shull said.
Aiken said he hoped to promote his trade.
“We have a great program that’s been in place here in Tennessee for a number of years, Pick Tennessee Products, which is an effort to promote anything grown in Tennessee. I certainly hope our folks are taking advantage of that,” he said.
Venable is a local producer who participates in the program, but she hopes the state could help smaller local producers like herself.
“Having somebody who has some pull is always great you know, it’s always a great thing for a farmer to be able to talk to somebody who has the, you know, the power in the position to make a difference,” she said.
Little Mountain Microgreens is an urban-style farm.
“Most of what I do is inside, I do grow edible flowers too that are outside but we also do a lot of value-added stuff like mushrooms along with the microgreens and the edible flowers, and then we make a lot of hummus and Pico and jellies,’ Venable said.
Aiken listened to concerns from producers like Venable when visiting the market Saturday.
“I’m here to listen. You know, I think that’s one of the critical things that the department should be doing that the state government should be doing is listening to the concerns and challenges that our folks are facing and hopefully, whether I can give them a solution or not – we can at least take it back and address it and begin to work to find solutions,” he said.
He hoped to learn how to best promote the production of these local goods.
“The Department of Agriculture actually has multiple missions but one is to promote Tennessee agriculture and I know no better way to do that than to be here at the farmers market,” he said.
As Shull said, Aiken agreed that agriculture is of the utmost importance to modern life.
“Agriculture makes life possible. There was an old bumper sticker one time that says ‘if you eat, you’re involved in agriculture,’ and I’m just it’s so encouraging to see folks here this morning supporting local farmers and I think that’s critically important that we continue to do that,” he said.
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Permian Basin oil and gas operators continue making deals to build scale as demand for crude and natural gas rises. But analysts see signs transactions are cooling off.
A new report from Mercer Capital issued in late June found Permian Basin transaction activity has cooled over the past 12 months with the number of transactions falling by six (or 22 percent) to 21 deals from 27 in the prior 12-month period.
“There is some indication that the typical deal size in the Permian is higher in the first half of 2022 as compared to the second half of 2021, with larger acreage positions being acquired in the past six months than the second half of 2021,” Justin Ramirez, senior financial analyst, told the Reporter-Telegram by email.
Ramirez said the net effect is there’s no material difference when looking at a transaction on a dollar per-acre basis. But from a deal per production dollar perspective, “the evidence is that buyers are paying more per barrel of oil equivalent per day.”
Given that context, he wrote, “what jumps out to me is that the number of deals seems to have really slowed down in the first six months of 2022 as compared to the rate of transactions in the second half of 2021.”
The overall trend may be that deals are, on average, growing in size – in terms of value, acreage and/or production – in the first half of the year relative to the second half of 2021, but that buyers are becoming much more selective about their targets.
M&A transaction activity in the Permian declined at an increasing rate over the past year, with two-thirds of the 21 transactions occurring in 2021, and the remaining third transpiring in the year-to-date period ended in mid-June, he wrote. But he said the overall upward trend in deal cost per unit, be it per-production level, acreage or production-acre, indicates buyers’ willingness to pay more to achieve their desired asset base
He speculated that regional operators are starting to “right size” their Permian Basin inventories.
“There appears to be greater emphasis on acquiring proven and highly probable production, not necessarily focusing on having bigger acreage positions but with more speculative underlying production potential,” he wrote.
Mercer’s report came out just as two Permian Basin transactions were announced.
Earthstone Energy has agreed to acquire the New Mexico assets of Titus Oil & Gas Production for $627 million. The acquisition brings approximately 7,900 net acres in Eddy and Lea counties with a drilling inventory of 114 gross/86 net locations. They are considered low-cost, high-margin producing assets generating significant free cash flow.
Robert J. Anderson, Earthstone president and chief executive, commented in a statement announcing the deal, “The Titus Acquisition continues our path of building scale in the Permian Basin, increasing our daily production to around 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day upon closing.”
Then Ring Energy this week announced an agreement to acquire Stronghold Energy’s Permian Basin assets. Stronghold’s operations are located primarily in Crane County and focused primarily on the development of about 37,000 acres in the Central Basin Platform. The deal brings to Ring more than 200 low-cost, low-risk drilling locations, more than 200 identified low-cost, high rate-of-return recompletions and more than 100 low-cost, low-risk step out locations. Other potential opportunities are being evaluated.
Still, Ramirez cautioned, “despite the upward trend in energy prices over the past year, what we are seeing is a likely slowdown in M&A activity in what is generally considered to be the most economical oil and gas basin in the US. If the Permian is a bellwether of US production in general, are we likely to see a slowdown in M&A activity in other basins soon? I would venture to say ‘yes.’” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Analyst-sees-signs-Permian-M-A-is-cooling-17290060.php | 2022-07-09T17:03:34 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Analyst-sees-signs-Permian-M-A-is-cooling-17290060.php |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's a sound you don't hear much anymore. But the click clack of a typewriter is music to Esteban Clark-Braendle's ears.
"I found one on Facebook Marketplace for 30 bucks," says Clark-Braendle. "I bought it and I really, really liked it."
So how does an 18-year-old recent high school graduate become interested in a century old piece of technology?
"Much like a lot of other people during the pandemic, I had a lot of time on my hands," he says. "I watched a documentary called California Typewriter with Tom Hanks."
Putting his hands on one for the first time was like stepping into a time machine.
"It was a bit of a learning curve," says Clark-Braendle. "Up until then, the only keyboards I had used were computer keyboards."
Fast forward a couple years and Clark has a wealth of typewriter knowledge. Knowledge he's ready to share with others by starting a typewriter club in Grand Rapids. He says the interest is out there from people of all ages.
"I was sitting here and like three people came up to ask about them," says Clark-Braendle, sitting in Rosa Parks Circle with three of his typewriters.
He hopes the club will connect people who share his fascination.
"To allow those people to meet, to talk, to learn and to enjoy something that I think is a really great piece of history and piece of technology," he says.
To join the Grand Rapids Typewriter Society, you can reach out to Esteban on the club's Instagram page. There is also an online form you can fill out by clicking here to get more information.
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A brazen robbery struck close to home for a 71-year-old Brooklyn man who faced down car thieves in a daylight driveway showdown.
Police said the robbery duo struck the Canarsie residence around 5 p.m. Thursday when one of the unidentified men approached the victim in the driveway where his SUV was parked.
A brief struggle followed as the man punched the victim in the face and ripped the car keys from his hands, according to police. The entire exchange was caught on camera.
The suspects are seen on video jumping in the car and speeding off.
Police said the SUV was later found on Staten Island, but the license plates and personal items left inside the vehicle were gone.
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Long Island's share of the state monkeypox outbreak remains low with five confirmed cases spread across the two counties, and health officials want to keep that case count low.
Next week, Nassau and Suffolk County are preparing to distribute more than 1,000 doses of a vaccine in hopes of curbing what's already breaking out across New York City.
Two pop-up clinics will open in Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove with roughly 750 doses of monkeypox vaccine available between the two locations, by appointment only. Also on Monday, Nassau plans to start its rollout of 400 shots.
Only Suffolk had reported confirmed cases of monkeypox prior to Friday, with at least four. Nassau County's first known case brought the island's total to five.
The cases on Long Island are a drop in the bucket compared to New York City's burgeoning count, which rose to a widely-believed underreported 160 patients.
The additions that city health officials added on Friday mark an 84% increase in presumed monkeypox cases in just the last week and a 310% increase in the last two weeks. New York City now accounts for nearly a quarter of the now 700 -- and climbing -- U.S. monkeypox cases reported to the CDC so far this year, data shows.
While monkeypox is contagious and typically confined to the African continent, health officials say the risk to the general U.S. public is low. They say this isn't COVID all over again because vaccines already exist to treat orthopoxvirus, the family of viruses to which monkeypox and diseases like smallpox and chickenpox belong.
But ensuring a steady supply of the FDA-approved monkeypox vaccine is a problem. And it's causing other headaches, too.
New York City celebrated the arrival of a 6,000 monkeypox vaccine doses earlier this week and pledged to open more appointments, which had been futile without the vials.
An "unfortunate glitch," though, made the appointments available prematurely, prompting a flood of confusion and a flurry of apologies from city health officials as they worked to correct the problem.
All of the 2,500 appointments inadvertently released on Wednesday were scooped up extremely quickly, within 10 minutes. City officials say those will be honored but it won't open more appointments until next week when it receives its next vaccine allotment.
But how does the monkeypox vaccine even work? It's a two-dose vaccination process like many others, though the vaccine supply issue may mean some New Yorkers have to wait an extra week or two to get their next layers of protection against monkeypox.
Meanwhile, officials are scrambling to establish a widely accessible treatment network for a disease that usually doesn't hit the United States -- ever.
One vaccine clinic has already been opened at the Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan, though no appointments have been available. That location, along with another at the Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic (2238 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan), was open on Thursday for appointments only. A third site, located at the Corona Sexual Health Clinic, is expected to open later this month.
At this point, eligibility in New York City is limited to "gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men and transgender, gender non-conforming or gender non-binary persons ages 18 and older who have had multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days," under the guidelines released by the health department. Learn more here.
How Do You Catch Monkeypox?
The CDC recently updated its monkeypox guidance as the number of suspected cases nationwide boomed.
While the CDC says the risk to the general public remains low, people are urged to avoid close contact with those who are sick, including those with skin or genital lesions, as well as sick or dead animals. Anyone displaying symptoms, like unexplained skin rash or lesions, should reach out to their healthcare providers for guidance.
It is also advised to avoid eating meat that comes from wild game or using products (such as creams, powders or lotions) that come from wild animals from Africa.
What Is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958, when outbreaks occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research -- resulting in its name. (What you need to know about monkeypox.)
The first case in a human was reported in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which still has the majority of infections. Other African countries where it has been found: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone.
Human symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than the symptoms of smallpox, the CDC says. It presents itself as a flu-like illness accompanied by lymph-node swelling and rash on the face and body.
Monkeypox starts off with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Monkeypox also causes lymph nodes to swell, something that smallpox does not. The incubation period is usually 7−14 days but can range from 5−21 days.
The CDC is urging healthcare providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rashes consistent with monkeypox, regardless of whether they have traveled or have specific risks for monkeypox. See more information from the travel notice here. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-prepares-for-monkeypox-vaccine-rollout-what-to-know/3767501/ | 2022-07-09T17:16:28 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-prepares-for-monkeypox-vaccine-rollout-what-to-know/3767501/ |
New York City Restaurant Week is commemorating its 30th year by celebrating with restaurant deals for 30 days.
Dubbed a "week," this beloved event for foodies runs from July 18 to August 21 with restaurants participating for different durations during the annual summer event.
Hundreds of New York's best restaurants in neighborhoods across the five boroughs are offering prix-fixe menus and exclusive deals that you (and your tastebuds) won't want to miss.
Here are some highlights across the five boroughs:
Manhattan
Lure Fishbar, Soho
- $45 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
- $60 Sunday Dinner
Bar Boulud, Upper West Side
- $45 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
Villa Berulia, Murray Hill
- $30 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
Sant Ambroeus, Battery Park City
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Rosemary's East, Gramercy
- $30 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Dinner
The Long Room, Times Square/Theatre District
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Scarpetta, Nomad
- $45 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $60 Sunday Dinner
The Blue Mezze Bar, Upper East Side
- $45 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Marseille, Hell's Kitchen
- $30 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
- $60 Sunday Dinner
Zabb PuTawn, Upper East Side
- $45 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Brooklyn
Bar Crudo, Park Slope
- $60 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $60 Sunday Dinner
De Mole, Williamsburg
- $45 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
The Meatball Shop, Williamsburg
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Felice Pasta Bar, Dumbo
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Tiny's Cantina, Prospect Heights
- $30 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Dinner
Tanoreen, Bay Ridge
- $45 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
Gentle Perch, East Williamsburg
- $30 Lunch
- $30 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
Footprints Cafe, Coney Island
- $45 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
- $60 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $60 Sunday Dinner
Memphis Seoul, Crown Heights
- $45 Dinner
Recette, Williamsburg
- $45 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $60 Sunday Dinner
Queens
Rivercrest, Astoria
- $30 Lunch
- $30 Dinner
Penny Bridge, Long Island City
- $30 Dinner
Arriba Arriba, Sunnyside
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
The Chef's Table, The Rockaways
- $45 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
London Lennie's, Forest Hills
- $45 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Vite Vinosteria, Astoria
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
When In Bangkok, Flushing
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Casa Del Chef Bistro, Woodside
- $45 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Hoja Santa, Astoria
- $45 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Guantanamera, Forest Hills
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
The Bronx
Ice House Cafe, Throgs Neck
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Chocobar Cortés, Mott Haven
- $30 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
Caridad Williamsbridge, Westchester Square
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Arthur Avenue Fiasco, Belmont
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $30 Sunday Dinner
Milk Burger, Mott Haven
- $30 Lunch
- $30 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $30 Sunday Dinner
MichaelAngelo's, Belmont
- $45 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
- $45 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $60 Sunday Dinner
Café Colonial, Pelham Parkway
- $60 Dinner
Travesias, Throgs Neck
- $60 Dinner
Staten Island
Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret, Bloomfield
- $45 Dinner
Crafthouse, Tompkinsville
- $45 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $45 Sunday Dinner
Sofia's Taqueria, Eltingville
- $45 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
The Stonehouse at Clove Lakes, Castleton Corners
- $45 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Sally's Southern, West Brighton
- $45 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Gio's, Eltingville
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Vitalia, Charleston
- $30 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
- $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch
- $60 Sunday Dinner
Rustic Pizza & Pasteria, South Beach/Midland Beach
- $30 Lunch
- $30 Dinner
Violette's Cellar, New Dorp
- $45 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
All above restaurants are participating for the full duration of New York City Restaurant Week. Note that lunch and dinner options are only available Monday-Friday, Saturdays are excluded, and Sundays are optional.
News
For a full list of every participating restaurant and more information on these delicious deals, click here. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-restaurant-week-sets-return-for-30th-year/3763237/ | 2022-07-09T17:16:34 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-restaurant-week-sets-return-for-30th-year/3763237/ |
Looking Back: Summer woes in Charlevoix
The summer has gotten off to an odd start this year, with a few days of real heat punctuated by nights so cool the windows had to be shut.
The same was true 150 years ago. From the Charlevoix Sentinel, July 6, 1872:
“Weather Capers—95 degrees in the shade on Monday; overcoats and gloves on Wednesday.”
In the same issue, editor Willard A. Smith reported how things got a little out of hand over the holiday: “Charlevoix was not without its excitement on the Fourth. The ‘boys’ all took a holiday, and several of them, for want of better diversion, got drunk on a boat lying at the wharf. (Men of all kinds) united, and with the zeal of true Americans, spent the day in a patriotic spree. Whisky held high carnival the greater part of the forenoon; but two of the most demonstrative were arrested, one put in irons, and both incarcerated in the Laister Store building (on Bridge Street), one on the first floor, the other in the cellar. The latter, in spite of his handcuffs, managed to dig out, and, with true fraternal feeling, found and liberated his fellow citizen. Suffice it to say, our village was the scene of drunken carousels the greater part of the day. We deplore the fact of our authorities not being able to quite put a stop to the traffic at the wharf. Quite often the night is made hideous by the howls of drunks, and in each and every case lives and property are in danger; yet no steps are taken to bring either party to punishment—for one is just as amenable to the law as the other. Why is it?”
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Fifty years later another problem arose, this one brought on by the introduction of the internal combustion machine. Charlevoix Courier, July 12, 1922: “STOP IT BEFORE IT HAPPENS. Serious Auto Accidents Are Bound To Happen. The Wild Delivery Boy and His Wild Light Delivery Truck are Proving a Menace. Hardly a day passes when several narrow escapes from collision are reported. Bridge Street is usually so crowded with traffic with little or no regulation. Drivers that surely observe traffic regulations in other cities, upon their arrival here, assume the attitude that we are a ‘hick’ town, the police department is a joke, and they drive about as they please. And we have become convinced, from personal observations, that there is more truth than fiction in this conclusion.
“The handling of tourists and local touring cars could be made an easy matter, but what about the ‘flivver-boob?’ By this word we refer to the wild delivery boy in his equally wild delivery truck. Endowed with the recklessness of youth in the first place, and with a light car that is easily managed in the second place, these boys and young men are literal sore spots on the city. One cannot expect the city to be thoroughly policed insofar as this reckless element is concerned. If we had a dozen traffic policemen they would not be found on side streets or streets where there are the greatest number of homes and children. And it is in these sections of the city that the ‘flivver-boob’ greatly thrives. Here he actually menaces the life and limb of mothers and children. He swings corners at 20 and 25 miles an hour. He is in a hurry because he is anxious to ‘clean up’ his deliveries, he is inconsiderate and thoughtless and foolhardy. He is everything that youth is, plus a sturdy little motor of many horses. That he doesn’t kill and maim more frequently is because he has the populace bluffed—the populace in this instance being principally women and children. But he is wild, wild, and soon there will be a real accident and then a big holler.
“Let’s stop it before it happens. Let’s watch the streets off the beaten track and hold the shop keepers responsible,” meaning responsible for the actions of the young men they hired to make deliveries.
On a personal note, 100 years ago this week the classic Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. silent film adaptation of “The Three Musketeers” reached Charlevoix for an advertised two-night stand. My father, Bob Miles, then age 20, worked as the projectionist for the Palace movie theater at the time, located next to today’s book store on Bridge Street. Those were the days when film projection was still in the primitive, and dangerously flammable, stage. The projectionist had to keep a constant watch on the screen for the signal to change reels. The Fairbanks costume epic turned out to be so popular in Charlevoix that it was held over for several more days, and my father had to suffer through 17 consecutive showings. He made a vow then and there that he would never, ever, watch another screen version of “The Three Musketeers,” and he never did. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/07/09/looking-back-summer-woes-charlevoix/7817009001/ | 2022-07-09T17:38:56 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/07/09/looking-back-summer-woes-charlevoix/7817009001/ |
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Joseph Raymond Goulet, a veteran who landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France on D-Day, has died.
When Army officials realized that Goulet spoke and read French fluently, he was sent to the Army’s 1st Infantry Division to use those language skills to connect with local French leaders and help open routes to the Army’s objectives inland following the invasion.
On June 6, 1944, he landed with the first wave of the 1st Infantry Division at Omaha Beach, but never ended up having to use his French language skills.
During the rapid advance toward Germany, Goulet drove trucks loaded with fuel, ammunition and other needed supplies to the advancing front lines. He became part of what became known as the “Red-Ball Express” which ran truck convoys nonstop regardless of the enemy, the weather or other obstacles.
For much of the rest of his life Goulet carried the same battered, old leather wallet that accompanied him everywhere throughout the war.
After the war, he worked at several jobs in the electrical supply industry before retiring and relocating permanently to New Hampshire.
In January 2021, Goulet was the center of a birthday celebration outside the Margeson Apartments, where he lived, according to the Portsmouth Herald.
Turning 98 at the time, Goulet had planned to spend his birthday alone in his residence because of the coronavirus pandemic. A social media push led to 3,000 birthday cards being written and sent to him, including from all 50 states and as far away as Afghanistan.
Goulet is survived by several children and grandchildren. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/joseph-goulet-d-day-veteran-dies-on-fourth-of-july-at-99/2022/07/09/138a62f6-ffb1-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html | 2022-07-09T18:09:25 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/joseph-goulet-d-day-veteran-dies-on-fourth-of-july-at-99/2022/07/09/138a62f6-ffb1-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon Winfrey, has died at the age of 89.
Details about funeral plans were not immediately released.
Earlier this week, Oprah surprised her father by throwing him a surprise barbeque in Nashville on the Fourth of July. The event was called “Vernon Winfrey Appreciation Day,” which included a barber chair to honor his long career as a barber and owning his own shop in Nashville for nearly 50 years.
Vernon served as a member of Nashville’s Metro City Council for 16 years and was a trustee for the Tennessee State University.
Oprah spent her early childhood at her father’s hometown of Kosciusko, Mississippi, and in Milwaukee with her mother, Vernita Lee, who died in 2018. However, she also lived with her father in Nashville, between the ages of 7 and 9 and during her teens.
“If I hadn’t been sent to my father (when I was 14), I would have gone in another direction,” Oprah told the Washington Post in 1986. “I could have made a good criminal. I would have used these same instincts differently.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/vernon-winfrey-oprahs-father-dies-at-89/2022/07/09/7225afec-ffb0-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html | 2022-07-09T18:09:31 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/vernon-winfrey-oprahs-father-dies-at-89/2022/07/09/7225afec-ffb0-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html |
New round-trip Amtrak routes will start Monday between Washington and two Virginia cities: Norfolk and Roanoke.
The extra train to Norfolk will be the third round trip to the area, according to the newspaper. It will depart Norfolk at 1 p.m. and arrive in Washington in a little over 4.5 hours. A new southbound train will depart Washington at 12:05 p.m.
Amtrak already runs one morning trip from Roanoke to D.C. and an evening return trip. Starting Monday, a new train will leave Washington for Roanoke at 8:05 a.m., and a Washington-bound train will leave Roanoke at 4:30 p.m., arriving shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Amtrak, which expanded service to Richmond last year, said the additions will give riders more options to travel in Virginia and boost connections to the Northeast.
Virginia is among 17 states that have state-sponsored Amtrak service, the Post reported. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-adds-2-new-amtrak-round-trips-to-washington/2022/07/09/1cf73456-ffaa-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html | 2022-07-09T18:09:37 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-adds-2-new-amtrak-round-trips-to-washington/2022/07/09/1cf73456-ffaa-11ec-b39d-71309168014b_story.html |
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TYLER, Texas — An East Texas veteran is asking for one thing for his 100th birthday....cards.
Army Air Corp veteran and former Prisoner of War (POW) Archie Thomas will celebrate his Centenarian birthday on July 13 and is asking for 100 cards to commemorate the special event.
Thomas served in World War II and was awarded the prestigious Purple Heart.
To send a card to this true American hero, mail it to the following address:
Archie Thomas
c/o Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, Texas 75708
Let's help make this his best birthday ever! | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/purple-heart-recipient-former-pow-asks-for-100-cards-for-100th-birthday/501-5a954692-1695-454c-9618-b3d911dc0a13 | 2022-07-09T18:28:34 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/purple-heart-recipient-former-pow-asks-for-100-cards-for-100th-birthday/501-5a954692-1695-454c-9618-b3d911dc0a13 |
WATERVILLE, Maine — An investigation is underway after a man was shot in Waterville early Saturday morning.
Waterville Police Department Seargent Joshua Woods tells NEWS CENTER Maine police received a call around 3:00 a.m. about gunshots fired in the area of Pleasant Street and Sheldon Place. When police arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Woods said the victim is in the hospital.
Detectives are investigating this shooting but are not releasing any other information as of Saturday afternoon.
Police said they don't believe there is a threat to the public. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/shooting-in-waterville-sends-man-to-hospital-pleasant-street-maine/97-9bb72a29-dc31-4314-b481-1ed89e7b5557 | 2022-07-09T18:28:40 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/shooting-in-waterville-sends-man-to-hospital-pleasant-street-maine/97-9bb72a29-dc31-4314-b481-1ed89e7b5557 |
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