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HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS EVENT
Hope for the Warriors, a national nonprofit, will soon return to the Corn Crib in Normal to raise funds to help veterans and their families in Central Illinois. Last year’s event resulted in about $24,000 in aid to 38 veterans. This year’s goal is $30,000. Flags will be placed on the seats in the Corn Crib not only because of the magnificent visual, but because it is a great way for people to remember and honor veterans who are not able to be there. Hope for the Warriors provides services such as housing, utilities, transportation and adaptive equipment. Great Plains Media and Cities 92.9 radio will broadcast from the Corn Crib for 36 straight hours to help those who have served our country. Bring your contributions to the Corn Crib from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21 and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 22 (that’s 0600 on July 21 to 1800 hours on July 22 for you veterans!)
Q: I read about 40,000 National Guard service members and 22,000 reservists who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and are no longer allowed to participate in their military duties and are effectively cut off from some of their military benefits. I am not a veteran, but this seems awfully harsh treatment for people who are mostly part time and volunteered to serve our country in the military.
A: The Uniform Code of Military Justice is the foundation military law in the United States. Active-duty military and activated members of the Guard and Reserves are subject to obey the laws of the United States and their host countries in times of peace under international treaties. They are also subject to a special set of laws made just for them, the UCMJ. This refusal to be vaccinated probably falls under Article 92 of the UCMJ, ”Failure to obey an order or regulation." When you elect to enter the all-volunteer military, you must accept that you are giving up almost all the freedoms that your service ensures for all other citizens, who are not serving. This fact was true, even when the Selective Service (the draft) was used to require military service, ordered by the government, on a non-volunteer basis. While I fully understand where these National Guard and Reservists are coming from, the order to be vaccinated would appear to be a legal order. This is no different than the myriad of inoculations and medical treatments required when entering the service. There are exemptions for religious or medical reasons, but a very small percentage of those requests for exemption are approved.
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So far this fiscal year, the Army has only hit about 40% of its recruiting goals. The other military branches are experiencing similar recruiting shortfalls. The army stated on June 23 that it would drop the requirement for completing high school under the condition that enlistees quickly ship out to boot camp, setting a deadline of Oct. 1 to begin training. However, the move was met with some mockery online and accusations of it being a desperate measure, lowering standards to fill in the ranks wherever the Army could. A lack of education plays a relatively small role in disqualifying potential recruits. Most issues are related to minor criminal infractions and past minor medical and mental health issues. The major problem is that only about one-fourth of young Americans are even eligible to serve, with the top problem being obesity. In a sign of the need for capable recruits, the service offers up to $50,000 enlistment bonuses, its highest ever, and allowing recruits to pick their first duty station, with some limitations. Oh, for the good old days when my first pay in the Army was $96.40 per month and an apartment near post was only $88 per month. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/veterans-corner-hope-for-the-warriors-vaccination-requirements-for-military/article_ece7325a-02cb-11ed-a555-433a144c4052.html | 2022-07-18T11:41:44 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/veterans-corner-hope-for-the-warriors-vaccination-requirements-for-military/article_ece7325a-02cb-11ed-a555-433a144c4052.html |
Mary Perez started crying Friday, sitting at a table in the office of the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank, as she explained how she recently couldn’t afford baby formula for her grandchildren, and ended up using a mix of rice and water to get through the night.
“I depend on the food bank,” Perez said, pulling down her mask slightly to wipe tears sliding from her eyes and running down her nose. “It’s hard for us.”
Unemployed and helping to support her son and four grandchildren, Perez is one of many Lehigh Valley residents who rely on area food banks and pantries to feed themselves and their families, or to supplement their food budgets . As inflation continues to drive up the cost of food, housing and gas, area food bank officials said they’re seeing sharp increases in demand. And they’re sounding the alarm that other services are needed, too.
Nancy Peifly was also at the food bank last week to pick up groceries. She didn’t want to register last year, but her daughter convinced her.
“I use it to supplement because I have to watch my pennies and it’s really hard at times,” Peifly said. “I’m glad they signed me up.”
The city’s only daily food bank has seen almost a 300% increase in households served — from 640 in October to more than 1,800 in June, said Beverly Levenson, president of the board of directors for the food bank.
“Inflation, with rising food costs, rent and utilities — it has pushed more people into the food bank,” Levenson said. “Are we concerned? Yes, we’re concerned for our fellow man.”
Last month, Valley gas prices soared over $5, and inflation isn’t cooling. It recently set records, with a Wednesday report showing the highest U.S. rate in 41 years.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed consumer prices in June were 9.1% higher than a year earlier. The rate was the highest since 1981 and significantly worse than the 8.6% rate reported a month earlier.
In May, President Joe Biden announced he would host a conference on hunger, nutrition and health to address growing food insecurity across the country.
Biden aims to “accelerate progress and drive significant change to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, reduce diet-related disease and close the disparities around them.”
Slated for September, it’s the first time such a conference has been called in 50 years. The administration’s goal is to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030.
“I just can’t think of any more vital need to be filled than hunger,” U.S. Rep. Susan Wild said during a recent visit to the food bank, noting it’s important to support the organizations working with vulnerable residents.
“It affects every aspect of your life,” said Anne Egan, executive director of Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank.
Hunger and health are deeply connected, argue officials at nonprofit Feeding America. When people don’t have nutritious food or rely on inexpensive food that has low nutritional value, it can negatively physical and mental health.
“Family members in food-insecure households are also more likely to struggle with psychological and behavioral health issues,” according to the organization’s website. “And kids struggling to get enough to eat are more likely to have problems in school and other social situations.”
Food insecurity can lead to Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity, the organization asserts.
“There’s definitely been an increase in the amount of phone calls that we get, and people that stop by asking for aid and asking for help,” said the Rev. Becky Sausser, of St. John’s UCC Allentown in the first block of South Sixth Street.
To help, the church’s youth group created resource bags for unsheltered residents. The service project included giving away socks and basic toiletries, as well as paper lists of food banks, organizations and advocacy groups that could provide services.
Because, Sausser reasoned, “if you don’t have food and you don’t have home, you probably don’t have access to the internet and a cell phone to look up all the hours for all these places — and they can be up to six or seven blocks away from each other.”
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If someone’s calling and asking for help with food, “nine times out of 10,” she said they’re also requesting help with a hotel bill, or locating a cot somewhere they could sleep.
“Because those things, they just really seem to sneak up on people,” she said. “And it’s a really difficult situation to be in . . . It’s almost always linked.”
Food pantries in Bethlehem are also seeing an increase in demand.
Central Moravian Food Pantry, in the first block of West Church Street, has seen a steady stream of households throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, said Connie Pierce, a volunteer at the food pantry since 2020.
“What I did notice — we’re seeing clients more than once a month,” Pierce said. “We have people that come, because we mark the dates when they were last there, and they will come twice in one month, which is fine, but we hadn’t seen that before. I think that’s a new thing.”
Last week, the food pantry saw a record number of clients, Pierce said, adding “the cupboards are bare” and “this month certainly indicates a much greater need.”
Residents have stepped up to help, she said, donating pounds of flour, sugar and other pantry staples. But, as food costs continue to rise, there’s some worry contributions might slow.
“I think that the overall feeling is that the needs are increasing, [and] they certainly aren’t going to decrease unless there’s some big change,” Pierce said. “And it doesn’t sound like, you listen to the world, that we’re going to see any big changes.”
Marc Rittle, executive director of New Bethany Ministries in the 300 block of West Fourth Street Bethlehem, said they’ve seen a 149% increase in households visiting their food pantry since the beginning of this year — from 102 households in January to 254 in June.
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“It’s been noticeable without running the numbers,” Rittle said. “Just standing in the pantry, you see longer lines, you’re staying after hours, a little bit longer to make sure you get to everybody.”
As with Central Moravian, people are using the New Bethany food pantry more than once a month, he said.
“Your food budget is supposed to be one-third of your monthly budget,” he said. “And it’s becoming very clear that that expectation is no longer applicable to people in poverty.”
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Food insecurity can be a bellwether of other issues residents experience when living in poverty, he said.
“I’m worried about families who don’t have enough money to live a stable life,” Rittle said. “My concern is that families are unable to afford the cost of living, which means we are seeing an increase in people becoming homeless . . . I’m concerned about those ripple effects.”
Valley food pantry officials said the greatest needs are food and money donations, as well as volunteers. Residents can contact their local food pantry to help.
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San Antonio officials want to restore centuries-old features at Brackenridge Park, but residents are worried the plans are too aggressive for the historic park.
The city wants to uncover the 1776 Upper Labor Dam, repair and return water flows through a 1700s mission acequia and 1800s raceway and expose arches at the base of an 1870s pump house. The $7.75 million project also includes restoring a lily pond that’s dry and filled with invasive species and bringing in more native, drought-tolerant trees and plants.
“The park is just kind of a big spread of hardscape,” with “under-served cultural resources,” Rachel Wilkins, project manager with SWA Group, a consultant, told about 40 people during a presentation of proposed concepts at the Witte Museum.
She spoke of the potential for an outdoor classroom, vistas overlooking historical focal points and public art, exhibits, lighting and murals highlighting “a beautiful overlay of history throughout the whole site.”
City officials hope to build consensus on a plan by Labor Day for one of San Antonio’s most historic and culturally sacred areas, where Indigenous people camped along the “spirit waters” of the San Antonio River.
“Right now, Brackenridge Park isn’t in very good shape. It doesn’t have very much of an identity,” Wilkins said.
No one argued with the first part of her statement. But some took issue with the second part.
It’s been decades since some of the park’s longtime staples have operated, from paddle boats and a sky ride to horse stables and a carousel. But some said the 123-year-old park, particularly its northern sector, has an identity tied to thousands of years of human occupation, from hunting and fishing by Native Americans to family barbecues on Easter weekend.
“We are currently standing and living on the historical lands of the Lipan Apache,” said Lucille Contreras, CEO of the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project and a member of the Lipan Apache Band of Texas.
“There’s sort of a pressure or rush to make a decision by Labor Day,” she said. “But … how long did it take for those trees to grow? How long did it take for the waters to travel where they go from and to?”
A plan to remove more than 100 native trees at the park has been met with vocal opposition for several months. City officials committed last month to relocate at least 19 of those trees. But critics have said that’s not enough.
The window for tree removal will reopen in November, then close in March 2023, when roosting season for protected migratory birds returns. The city is studying the issue before securing permits from the Texas Historical Commission and Historic and Design Review Commission.
Some who spoke at the meeting were worried about vehicle access and availability of picnic areas for families to gather for spring break, Easter and other holidays.
Ida Ayala and Alesia Garlock questioned the proposals to restore water flows to the acequia and raceway when there might be more sustainable ways to distinguish them while focusing on repairs to the park’s river banks, restrooms and trails. Ayala said the city seemed to be “redesigning the park.”
“Why aren’t we doing the minimally invasive things with this park to keep its historic nature, to keep its natural landscape, to preserve the culture that is in the park that has evolved through time that the citizens of San Antonio want to retain?” Ayala asked.
Garlock said the concepts presented do not maintain the park’s character and don’t reflect environmental priorities that have changed since the bond issue passed in 2017.
“This is 2022. And our earth is burning up. And we need to change our plans. There is no Plan B for our earth,” Garlock said.
Rose Hill, president of the Government Hill Alliance, said the city and community members need to “work together because working alone is only going to create division.”
One of the messages City Parks Director Homer Garcia said he heard during the meeting was about “really being sensitive to anything we do, making sure that, whatever we do, it is conducive to improving the park’s health.”
“To address the trees, what I’m hearing is we need to try harder. And I know we still have that to update and show in the next meeting,” he said.
That next meeting, featuring another conceptual design presentation, public input and questions posed to experts, is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. A final meeting on recommendations for both phases of the project is planned a few weeks later, but it has not been scheduled.
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Early Sunday morning, on the far South Side, long-time runner Eddie Hernandez found himself in an unfamiliar place — on the sidelines. Many runners he had paced in races, mentored and pushed to new heights sprinted by on a soft, sandy trail through sun-parched fields. They gave a thumbs up to the lean, toned man known as “Coach Eddie,” cloaked in the shade of sunlit tree branches.
Surrounded by family and supporters, Hernandez, 63, wore garb familiar around San Antonio for many years. A pair of sunglasses propped on the bill of a blue ball cap. Orange running shorts. A white T-shirt emblazoned with silhouettes of runners sprinting across lenses of blue aviator shades.
The 5K run at Runners Ranch on Campbellton Road was an event Hernandez would’ve been part of in the past. But since late April, he hasn’t been able to join colleagues on weekly runs.
Hernandez suffered two strokes within two weeks.
Family members said they don’t know how he was able to drive to work for the whole week. The red flag came after the second stroke, as he struggled to form sentences and communicate properly. Hernandez now has aphasia, a disorder that impacts a person’s reading, speech and writing. He has therapy every day at home, relearning language skills and other ways to communicate.
On Sunday, more than 250 people, including family, volunteers and supporters, attended the “Miles for Coach Eddie” fundraiser to help Hernandez pay for medical bills and health insurance that ended in mid-June.
“I have been humbled and grateful and cannot express my gratitude enough for the San Antonio running community,” his daughter Erica Casarez, 39, said. “My heart is extremely happy. They’re so willing to help. It’s been amazing.”
When word spread her family was planning a fundraiser, the running community’s response was swift. Erik and Kristine Burciaga from E-Dragon Productions donated T-shirts and finisher’s medals. Jose and Minny Iñiguez, owners of Iñiguez Athletic Advertising & Promotions, sponsored the race at their far South Side ranch.
“Coach Eddie has done a lot for the running community,” Jose Iñiguez said. “That’s why you see this response when he needs help.”
The San Antonio native’s family said Hernandez was born to run. He grew up on the South Side, excelling as a member of the Harlandale High School cross country team. He gained the title “Coach” because he’s always coached sports in his old neighborhood, in addition to officiating and refereeing games. While in charge of the Alamo Bronco Pony Baseball League, he kept costs down, so families wouldn’t be burdened by huge fees to allow underprivileged children to play sports.
As he did with his five children, Hernandez shared his wisdom with youngsters, called the “Four D’s”: dedication, determination, discipline and desire. It was his guide to help keep them out of harm’s way.
“My dad was like, ‘We have to help,’” Casarez said. “It’s all because of him, bettering lives wherever he could help out so they’d have a better opportunity.”
Running was a passion Hernandez enjoyed with his children. His only wish on Father’s Day was for his children to run with him. Casarez said Hernandez logged 10 miles on weekends and more than 35 miles a week. She often ran by his side on Wednesday night zoo runs hosted by the San Antonio Roadrunners.
Clusters of runners filled the round patio that served as a staging area. Volunteers handed out bottled water. Participants milled around tables stacked with fruit and snacks. After Richard “RJ” Fernandez, 19, finished his run, he sat in a folding chair as organizers prepared to hand out medals. His prize: honoring Hernandez, who had mentored him in cross country since the sixth grade at Holy Cross of San Antonio.
“He was always there to motivate me and push me,” Fernandez said. “He’s been there supporting me, so it’s time to give back.”
The morning heat began to smolder as Casarez’s cell phone buzzed. It was a FaceTime call from Armando Ibarra, 56, one of her father’s followers. He was running 17 and a half miles from Zarzamora and Gillette streets, near Arnold Park. Clad in a neon yellow tracksuit and mask, he started alone at 5:30 a.m. in the dark, dedicating each mile to Coach Eddie. Three years ago, Hernandez began working with Ibarra, a boxer in his youth. He weighed 188 pounds when he began training with Hernandez, and now he’s down to 164 pounds.
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“Coach Eddie taught me to run on tracks and trails,” Ibarra said. “It’s amazing; I’ve run four marathons and six half-marathons.”
The last runners dashed through cool water sprinkled over the looping dirt path. They joined those crowded around Hernandez for an embrace or a photo. They thanked the coach, who was taking slow steps to once again run with them. Using the run/walk method, he was accompanied by his wife, Belinda Hernandez and family. Hernandez’s message to all around him — “I’m still at it.”
For more information about donations, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio/MilesForCoachEddie.
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Two deadly shootings took place right around the corner from each other in Northeast Philadelphia before sunrise Monday.
A man died after being shot in his head, body, and leg off Bleigh Avenue, near Ditman Street, in the Holmesburg neighborhood around 1:30 a.m., police said. Bullets also struck a home and at least one parked car.
Officers focused on the alley behind homes on that block.
Police then responded around 4:30 a.m. to Loring Street, near Ditman Street, to find a 19-year-old man shot in the head, Philadelphia Police Capt. A.J. Mirabella Jr. said. That man was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police found a gun at the Loring Street scene, investigators said.
Police have not said if the shootings are connected in any way.
Entering Monday, there were at least 292 homicides in Philadelphia in 2022, according to Philadelphia police data. That's down 4% from the same time last year, which wound up being the deadliest on record in the city.
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CEDAR FALLS — Aug. 8 is the last day the city will accept applications from candidates interested in becoming the police chief.
The position pays $91,203 to $148,218 annually depending on experience, according to a Wednesday job posting.
The entire police chief hiring process, including the public’s involvement in it, will be “very similar” to the last one in 2020, according to Mayor Rob Green.
In Cedar Falls, the police chief is considered one of two “assistants” to the public safety director, the head of the conjoined fire and police department.
The other assistant is the fire chief.
Acting Police Chief Mark Howard, one of three finalists last month for the top public safety job, confirmed he’ll apply for the police chief job.
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Another public safety director finalist was Al Fear, a former 25-year veteran of the Cedar Rapids Police Department. Fear said that the police chief role is “definitely” one he’d be interested in serving in, but he is “still pondering” whether to submit an application.
“The civil service process will allow us to narrow the candidate pool down to the top finalists,” said Green in a statement to The Courier. “These finalists will then will be interviewed by the city’s department directors, the law enforcement leaders in surrounding communities, leaders of civic organizations, the police union, and the general public (as a meet and greet). I will ask for comments and input from all these groups to help in my final nomination decision.”
Once the contract is awarded, a city engineer said the project start date could be as early as next month, but that's heavily dependent on weather because of the creek's involvement.
The “only material difference” from 2020 is that a meet and greet with the finalists will be held in-person with members of the general public. During that previous round, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Green conducted individual interviews with the three police chief finalists. Those were recorded and broadcast on Cedar Falls Cable Channel 15 and made available on its YouTube page.
“My preference is to always to give the public the chance to directly ask questions through conversation, and the meet and greet allows for that,” Green said. “The plan is to have the entire process wrapped up within four months, so I’m looking at early November to send an appointment letter to the City Council for consideration and approval.”
In 2020, questions were submitted by residents and read aloud during the recorded interviews.
Howard also was a finalist two years ago for the police chief job eventually given to Craig Berte, who is now director of public safety and was the last holder of the chief title.
Compared to other city positions, the hiring of the police chief more heavily involves the public.
The public safety director finalists and their resumes were publicly announced by the city, but no meet and greet was held, nor were any interviews recorded and made available.
The federal funding has been used for projects in Cedar Falls involving sanitary sewer lining, sidewalks and owner-occupied housing rehabilitation.
With the exception of some top positions and others involving the civil service process, hirings are conducted internally. New and amended job descriptions are approved by council. The civil service process is overseen by a commission made up of members appointed by mayor. The commission holds public meetings to certify the list of candidates and their respective test scores. That’s then certified by the council.
In other city employment news, the administration is in the middle of interviewing candidates for another top position, the cultural programs supervisor, otherwise known as the director of the Hearst Center for the Arts.
Another recently posted position is the diversity, equity, and inclusion specialist, a new job recommended by the Cedar Falls Racial Equity Task Force. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cedar-falls-begins-accepting-applications-for-police-chief-job/article_7f35d712-5937-5bae-a252-eb04bfa831a0.html | 2022-07-18T12:05:07 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cedar-falls-begins-accepting-applications-for-police-chief-job/article_7f35d712-5937-5bae-a252-eb04bfa831a0.html |
The Bismarck Police Department has taken its push for body cameras to city officials for approval of funding.
“We went to the budget committee and made our pitch,” Deputy Chief Jason Stugelmeyer said. “The preliminary indicators are that it’s going to go through, but there’s nothing definite.”
Stugelmeyer in March said the use of body cameras has become “generally expected” by police departments across the nation. The department’s intent is to equip all 133 officers with a camera to avoid switching the equipment at shift changes. The body camera systems researched by the department come with in-car video cameras, which will have to be installed in the department’s 43 squad cars.
The cost presented to the budget committee is about $1.3 million for a five-year contract. Once funding is approved, the department will put out a request for proposals and select a system.
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City commissioners advanced a first draft of a budget proposal this week that included $260,000 for body cameras for 2023. The budget also allots funds for virtual reality training equipment, officer protection equipment, replacement of vehicles and two new officers.
The department's request has support from the commission but it isn't an item that will be voted on individually, Mayor Mike Schmitz said. The request is part of a "complex and large budget" that commissioners are considering.
"Public safety is foremost in all the commissioners' minds, and this is part of that," Schmitz said.
The budget goes through a public comment period before final approval in September.
Some companies are as much as eight months behind on delivery of body camera systems, Stugelmeyer said. It could be late 2023 before officers are using the equipment.
Most of the department’s officers want the body cameras so they’re protected from false allegations, the deputy chief said, adding that a “national narrative” has crept into Bismarck. Several complaints against officers have been shown to be false by in-car video, he said, but the cameras also could show that a complaint is legitimate.
Lincoln police started using cameras in early 2020. The Morton County Sheriff's Office put them into use in the spring of 2021. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Burleigh County Sheriff's Department, and Mandan Police Department are researching the cost and features of systems. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-police-body-camera-effort-moving-ahead/article_6cbffafa-0391-11ed-8336-d7fa126e09a6.html | 2022-07-18T12:08:21 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-police-body-camera-effort-moving-ahead/article_6cbffafa-0391-11ed-8336-d7fa126e09a6.html |
Planting a garden can mean more than the harvest of vegetables it produces.
For a person experiencing depression or anxiety a garden can provide a relaxing environment or enhance a person’s mood. It can answer metaphorical questions and it can offer hope.
Andrea Falcon, psychometrist and creative director at Chambers and Blohm Psychological Services in Bismarck, administers and scores psychological tests and collaborates with psychologists to bring art and mindfulness techniques to clients. This spring, she started a gardening project and is finding growth both in the garden and with clients.
“I think gardening offers so many lessons,” Falcon said. “I’m not a therapist, but I feel like a mentor or a guide helping people find muse with different outlets.”
Studies have shown gardening is good for a person’s mental health, as well as offering healthier eating habits. Microbes found in soil may stimulate serotonin production in the brain to help a person relax, boost a person's mood, reduce stress and help with sleep.
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Falcon has said the experimental project has been well received by the staff and about a dozen clients.
“It’s been good,” Falcon said of the response. “Some folks haven’t ever done anything like that. So it’s exciting for them to trying something new. That felt really good to expose them to (gardening). It gives people the chance to be connected with the natural world. To put down their phone and be in the present moment and get their hands dirty.”
After planting the seeds indoors in March and later transplanting the seedlings to portable grow bags outdoors in May, Falcon turns the tending of the plants into an opportunity to work on the client’s deep-rooted issues.
“When we were planting the seeds, we came back and talked about what are some intentions you would like to plant in your own life,” Falcon said. “With the pruning and thinning out of the vegetables; what could you prune from your own life?”
For squash, Falcon would describe the vegetable plant as one that needs to spread its vines in order to fully produce.
“It’s OK to take up space, especially for people struggling with depression.”
To solidify the meanings from the project, Falcon invites the clients to meditate, ponder mindfulness and to write in a journal. Handwriting is really good for the mind, Flacon said.
“I always try to tie that in when I can. It helps people be aware of the present. We will sit down and touch base before we go out and they may be rambling on and on and then we get with the plants and it’s like a switch," she said. "They are there in the moment with the plants. It’s just so powerful to see that.”
She shares a quote from a Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh.
“There’s nothing to do, nothing to realize, no program, no agenda. Does the rose have to do something? No. The purpose of a rose is to be a rose. Your purpose is to be yourself. You don’t have to run anywhere to be yourself. You are wonderful just as you are.”
So far this growing season, Falcon believes the project is successful with “ebbs and flows” in her clients' progress.
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A new dedicated housing unit for younger inmates of the North Dakota State Penitentiary seeks to better prepare them for life outside of prison.
The initiative began with the goals of helping people rehabilitate and to reduce the number of people who are reincarcerated, said Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Director Dave Krabbenhoft. The program involves mentors and staff modeling positive behaviors and attitudes.
"Approximately 97% of the people that we have are going to be released in three years, so it makes sense for us to try something so not so many people return to us," Krabbenhoft said. "Right now our recidivism rates are about 40%, which is too high. It's not something that we are satisfied with."
The housing unit, designed for inmates between the ages 18 and 25, gives people such as Ikenna Anugwom more resources, people to look up to and a sense of community. The young adults live with one another and older inmates who were selected to be mentors. There are around 14 mentors and 45 mentees living in the unit.
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Anugwom is serving a sentence at the penitentiary for aggravated assault, terrorizing and conspiracy to commit burglary charges. The 21-year-old said the new housing unit is comfortable: he gets more time out of his cell, a chance to bond with other residents and a nicer mattress -- a personal highlight.
Anugwom said staying in the new unit is "a lot better" than staying in general population. He enjoys interacting with mentors and other residents his age who also want to better themselves. He said it is like being "free but not free."
"It's better living," he said. "It feels more like a brotherhood instead of just everybody for themselves."
The housing unit and a communal space was designed by residents and Corrections and Rehabilitation staff members in collaboration with architectural firm Mass Design. It will focus on creating a more restorative environment for residents, Krabbenhoft said. To accomplish this, the unit got a fresh coat of paint and was filled with wooden furniture made by the prison-based Rough Rider Industries. Krabbenhoft said the wooden furniture helps make the facility feel softer and more welcoming compared to the stainless steel that is typically used.
Benjamin Billups, who is serving time for various drug-related charges, lives in the young adult unit and is Anugwom's mentor. He said compared to his other prison experiences over the last 15 years, the new unit feels more humane. He jokingly described it as the "Ritz-Carlton in the NDSP."
"They treat us more like humans than inmates -- we’re actually residents now," he said. "We work hand-in-hand with the staff so it's a much smoother and easier transition back to the community."
Billups said for him, applying for the mentor position was a chance to make a positive impact on others. As a mentor, he gets to share his knowledge and experiences in resident classes and form positive relationships with his mentees. Billups said he and Anugwom, who he said is now like a nephew to him, get to hang out together often.
Mentor-taught classes include current events, Spanish, native language and culture, self-betterment, mental health and a writing class led by Billups.
"I’m trying to use my skills in a positive way instead of tearing down my community," Billups said. "I will be 40 years old this year and I've just spent so much time doing negative things that when this opportunity presented itself, I thought I might as well try it out and it has opened my eyes to a new version of the world."
Both Billups and Anugwom agreed that the housing initiative is beneficial for the young inmates, who they say will now have the needed skills to transition back into their communities in a productive way.
Krabbenhoft said the housing unit, which opened in May, was a collaboration with Restoring Promise, an initiative of the MILPA Collective and the Vera Institute of Justice. He said the department sees the initiative as a step forward in the right direction.
"We can instill a sense of community and give people the opportunity to interact with dignity and respect in our facilities," Krabbenhoft said. "We just felt that that would be a safer environment to operate, not only for our residents, but also our staff and ultimately our community when people leave." | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/state-prison-inmates-see-benefits-of-young-adult-housing-unit/article_5fc2f17c-0229-11ed-9f28-3379227a55c5.html | 2022-07-18T12:08:33 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/state-prison-inmates-see-benefits-of-young-adult-housing-unit/article_5fc2f17c-0229-11ed-9f28-3379227a55c5.html |
With the start of a new school year just weeks away, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has eased COVID-19 mandates for college students and employees.
On Wednesday, Pritzker announced new guidelines for testing and vaccine mandates for several professions, including education and health care.
"Vaccine mandates for higher education employees and students and emergency medical service providers will not be renewed," Pritzker's office said in a statement. "Vaccination mandates will remain in place in K-12 schools, daycares, state-run 24/7 congregate care facilities, and any health care facilities not covered under the federal CMS vaccine mandate (including independent doctors' offices, dental offices, urgent care facilities, and outpatient facilities)."
Though the state mandate has been lifted, colleges and universities around Illinois are taking different approaches moving forward.
South Suburban College in South Holland said in a news release that it's dropping its vaccination mandate. No updates on vaccine requirements appear on the websites for Prairie State College in Chicago Heights or Governors State University in University Park.
The Chicago Tribune reported Northwestern University will continue its vaccination mandate, while Northern Illinois University has dropped its mandate.
WGLT radio in Bloomington-Normal reported Illinois State University has eliminated its vaccination mandate, while Illinois Wesleyan University will retain a mandate for students but not for faculty and staff.
"We continue to remind everyone in Illinois that the most important step they can take to protect themselves, their loved ones and friends and colleagues is to remain up-to-date on vaccinations and booster shots," Acting Illinois Department of Public Health Director Amaal Tokars said in a news release. "This is especially important for those who are vulnerable to serious outcomes. We urge everyone to take advantage of the current availability of vaccines for the sake of their children, as well as getting up-to-date as a parent, guardian or grandparent."
Here are the new Indiana laws to know that took effect July 1
Animals
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248 )
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248)
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Annexation
The Aberdeen subdivision may seek to officially become part of Valparaiso, even though the neighborhood is not currently contiguous to the city. A pre-annexation financial study must be completed so Aberdeen residents know the fiscal impact of being voluntarily annexed by Valparaiso. (House Enrolled Act 1110 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Ag equipment
Counties, cities or towns can designate agricultural zones as Economic Revitalization Areas (ERA) on the same basis as outdated business districts or distressed residential neighborhoods. New farm equipment or new agricultural improvements located in an ERA are eligible for a property tax abatement for up to five years. The exemption does not apply to farmland. (Senate Enrolled Act 119 )
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Bone marrow
The Indiana Department of Health is authorized to establish and promote a bone marrow donor recruitment program to find eligible Hoosiers willing to donate bone marrow to individuals fighting leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cell conditions. (Senate Enrolled Act 398 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Campus speech
State colleges and universities cannot designate outdoor areas of campus where First Amendment activities are prohibited. Higher education institutions may impose reasonable and content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions on other campus speech that's narrowly tailored to serve a significant interest of the school. (House Enrolled Act 1190 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Caregivers
An adult relative caring for a child after the child has been removed from a dangerous home situation is entitled to directly participate in court hearings concerning services needed by the child, or terminating the parent-child relationship. Previously, only state-licensed foster parents had a statutory right to intervene in legal proceedings pertaining to abused or neglected children. (Senate Enrolled Act 410 )
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Catalytic converters
A catalytic converter is redefined as a "major component part" of a motor vehicle and only licensed automobile salvage recyclers are permitted to buy or sell used catalytic converters. Automobile salvage recyclers also must keep the same records for catalytic converters as valuable metal dealers and cash payouts for detached catalytic converters are capped at $25 per transaction per day. (Senate Enrolled Act 293 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Coerced abortion
A new crime of "coerced abortion" punishes anyone who knowingly or intentionally coerces a pregnant woman to have an abortion with up to 2 1/2 years in prison. State law already required "the voluntary and informed consent of the pregnant woman" prior to obtaining an abortion. (House Enrolled Act 1217 )
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Data breach
Businesses, banks and similar entities that suffer a data breach must notify their customers within 45 days of the breach being discovered, instead of simply providing notification "without unreasonable delay." (House Enrolled Act 1351 )
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Dementia training
Home health aides who provide care to individuals with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or a similar cognitive disorder must complete at least six hours of dementia care training within 60 days of hire. Current home health aides with at least one year of experience must participate in at least three hours of dementia training. (Senate Enrolled Act 353 )
Joe Ruffalo, file, The Times
Double voting
The penalty for fraudulently casting more than one ballot in the same election is set at up to 2½ in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The penalty does not apply to individuals casting a valid replacement ballot as permitted by law. (Senate Enrolled Act 328 )
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Expungement
Individuals charged with crimes who either are acquitted following a trial or the charges are dismissed will have their court records automatically expunged within 60 days of disposition, unless the county prosecutor requests a one-year expungement delay. Any non-prosecution of criminal charges within 180 days following an arrest must be expunged immediately. (Senate Enrolled Act 182 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Foreign land purchases
Foreign business entities are barred from purchasing Indiana agricultural or timber land, with certain exceptions. Businesses organized under Russian law or controlled by Russian nationals are prohibited from acquiring any real estate in Indiana. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
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Health officers
The Indiana Department of Health no longer is entitled to remove a local health officer on the basis of intemperance. Health officers still may be removed for failing to collect vital statistics, follow rules, keep records, make reports, respond to official inquires or for neglect of official duty. (House Enrolled Act 1169 )
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Handguns
Adults age 18 and up legally entitled to possess a handgun are not obligated to obtain a state permit to carry a handgun in public. Indiana carry permits remain available for out-of-state reciprocity purposes. Handguns continue to be prohibited in schools, courthouses, and any residence or business that chooses to bar handguns. (House Enrolled Act 1296 )
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Housing shortage
A 13-member Housing Task Force is directed to study issues relating to housing and housing shortages in Indiana. The task force must submit recommendations for policy changes to the General Assembly and the governor no later than Nov. 1. (House Enrolled Act 1306 )
Tony V. Martin, file, The Times
Hunting
The holder of an archery hunting permit is allowed to use a bow and arrow or a crossbow. Previously, crossbow hunters were required to obtain a separate license. (Senate Enrolled Act 186 )
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Inmate calls
The in-state rate for telephone calls placed by inmates at Indiana Department of Correction facilities drops to 12 cents per minute from 24 cents per minute. County jail telephone rates are capped at 21 cents per minute statewide, instead of ranging from 22 cents per minute to $4.70 per minute. (House Enrolled Act 1181 )
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Lead testing
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, doctors must offer a blood lead screening test to the parents of children between nine months and six years old if the child has not previously been tested for lead poisoning. Parents are not required to have their children tested for lead. (House Enrolled Act 1313 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Low-level felons
Judges once again may sentence level 6 felony offenders to state prisons operated by the Indiana Department of Correction, replacing a mandate that individuals found guilty of minor felony crimes only serve their six-month to 2 1/2-year sentences in county jails. (House Enrolled Act 1004 )
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Lowell investment
The town of Lowell is authorized to segregate its recent water utility sale proceeds from other town funds, contract with an investment adviser, and deploy the funds in most kinds of investments offering higher returns than fixed-income securities, except corporate stock and other equity securities. (House Enrolled Act 1011 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Medicaid
Pregnant individuals whose family incomes are less than 208% of the federal poverty level are entitled to receive low- or no-cost health coverage through Indiana Medicaid for the duration of their pregnancy, and up to 12 months after giving birth. (House Enrolled Act 1140 )
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Nuclear power
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is directed to adopt rules by July 1, 2023, permitting small modular nuclear reactors to be used to generate electricity in the Hoosier State. The law does not mandate any utilities switch to nuclear power but opens the door by putting in place the regulations that would guide its development and use. (Senate Enrolled Act 271 )
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Pregnant inmates
Restraints used on a prison inmate in her second or third trimester of pregnancy need to be the least restrictive restraints necessary. A pregnant inmate must be unrestrained while in labor, delivering a baby and during the immediate post-delivery period, unless she is an immediate danger to herself or others, or a substantial flight risk. (House Enrolled Act 1294 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Property tax
The $3,000 property tax deduction for mortgaged property is eliminated beginning Jan. 1, 2023, and the homestead deduction is increased to $48,000 from $45,000. The senior citizen tax deduction may be claimed on homes worth up to $240,000, instead of a maximum of $200,000. (House Enrolled Act 1260 )
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Public comment
School boards must allow any person physically present at a school board meeting to address the board if the person is interested in doing so in accordance with the board’s public comment rules, including any time limits. Boards still can take "reasonable steps to maintain order in a meeting," including "removal of any person who is willfully disruptive of the meeting." (House Enrolled Act 1130 )
Dan Carden, file, The Times
Rape
The definition of rape is expanded to include a person who disregards the other person's attempts to physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the person's sexual acts. Rape in Indiana also consists of the use of force, or imminent threat of force, to compel sexual conduct; sex with a person unaware sexual conduct is occurring; or sex with a person unable to consent to sex due to mental disability. (House Enrolled Act 1079 )
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Semiquincentennial
A 23-member commission is established to organize events and commemorations across the state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. (Senate Enrolled Act 12 )
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Simulated child porn
The production, distribution, possession or viewing of a video or image depicting obscene sexual conduct involving a person who appears to be less than 18 years old — even if the person is over 18, or doesn’t exist — is the legal equivalent of child exploitation, possession of child pornography and similar felony crimes. (House Enrolled Act 1363 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
State fossil
The mastodon is designated as the official fossil of Indiana. Dozens of mastodon fossils have been found throughout Indiana, including the bones of at least five mastodons now held by the Indiana State Museum that were discovered in 2005 by workers digging a pond in the Porter County town of Hebron. (House Enrolled Act 1013 )
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Tax cuts
The utility receipts tax, a 1.46% charge paid by businesses and consumers on a portion of their electricity, natural gas, water, steam, sewage and telephone bills, is eliminated July 1. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state income tax rate drops to 3.15% from 3.23%, with the possibility of future reductions to 2.9%. (House Enrolled Act 1002 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Tourism
The definition of "agritourism" is expanded beyond agricultural activities to include camping, canoeing, kayaking, river tubing and winter sports activities. An agritourism participant release form may be signed electronically, instead of only on paper. (Senate Enrolled Act 343 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Township trustees
A township trustee who fails to perform the duties of his or her office is subject to removal by court order if the removal is endorsed by the township board, county commissioners and county council, and other conditions are met. (Senate Enrolled Act 304 )
Dan Carden, The Times
Trans sports
All children assigned male at birth are barred from participating in any elementary, middle or high school athletics designated as a "girls" or "female" sport — no matter the child's gender identity or physical characteristics. (House Enrolled Act 1041 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Tribal law enforcement
A police officer employed by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi in South Bend may exercise law enforcement authority anywhere in the state, so long as the officer meets the standards of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and the tribe consents to statewide police powers. (Senate Enrolled Act 347 )
Turn signal
A mandate that drivers signal all turns or lane changes at least 200 feet ahead of time, or 300 feet if the vehicle is traveling in excess of 50 mph, is deleted on Jan. 1, 2023, in favor of a requirement that motorists signal all turns and lane changes "a reasonable time" before completing them. (House Enrolled Act 1167 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
University gifts
Public and private colleges and universities in Indiana must report to the state, and disclose on their website, all gifts from foreign entities that already must be reported to the federal government upon receipt. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Vaping taxes
A tax of 15% is imposed on the wholesale price of closed system cartridges used for vaping. Under a 2021 law, the tax rate was scheduled to be 25%. An additional tax of 40 cents per ounce is assessed on alternative nicotine products, such as electronic cigarettes. (Senate Enrolled Act 382 )
Richard Vogel, file, Associated Press
Virtual instruction
Public schools may only hold up to three student-directed virtual instruction days during the 180-day school year absent extraordinary circumstances and a waiver approved by the Indiana Department of Education. (House Enrolled Act 1093 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Youth ag
A public school or school corporation may purchase up to $10,000 in food each year from a youth agricultural program, up from the former annual maximum of $7,500. (House Enrolled Act 1320 )
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The historic Washington Park Velodrome hosts bike racing tonight. Registration for Stock Bike Racing (open to everyone, from age 3 to adults) starts at 6 p.m., with races starting at 6:30 p.m. To race, bring your bike and a helmet. For more details, go to www.kenoshavelodrome.com.
The Kenosha Public Library is hosting Chess Night in Lincoln Park, 6900 18th Ave. The Kenosha Chess Association hosts games from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays outside the park’s Oribiletti Center. All ages and abilities are welcome. Also: The library’s Book Truck will be parked nearby. You can sign up for a library card, check out and return items, and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Prost! The Biergarten in Petrifying Springs County Park is open seven days, serving up cold beverages and warm pretzels. For more details, check the Biergarten’s Facebook page.
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Monday night music: Who says Monday night has to be a downer? Not the folks at Union Park Tavern. Start the work week with DJ, Ted Runnels and Trombone Dave. They perform their “not your normal DJ schtick” show — with a mix of blues, jazz, soul, and soul jazz — from 5 to 8 p.m. every Monday evening at the venue, 4520 Eighth Ave. in Kenosha. It almost makes Monday a day to look forward to … almost. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-monday-july-18/article_8edf03d4-0485-11ed-8d09-236a53c1b38f.html | 2022-07-18T12:13:59 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-monday-july-18/article_8edf03d4-0485-11ed-8d09-236a53c1b38f.html |
Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction returns for its 97th year. Here's what you need to know
It’s time for all things pony on Chincoteague Island.
For one week starting Saturday, July 23, pony fever will rise on Chincoteague as thousands are again expected to make the trek to “rekindle, reconnect, and recharge with family and friends” during the island’s annual celebration.
The Pony Penning week returns in full glory after two years of COVID-enforced hiatus.
The 97-year Chincoteague tradition includes the Pony Swim on Wednesday and the Pony Auction on Thursday, the biggest annual fundraiser for Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company that manages the pony herd on Assateague Island.
Thousands will line the shores of Veterans Memorial Park and Pony Swim Lane to watch the ponies make their annual pilgrimage from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island on Wednesday, July 27.
Charter boats and kayaks filled with onlookers line the Assateague Channel creating a pathway for the ponies as they make their yearly swim from shore to shore. The town of Chincoteague will provide enhanced viewing of the event on a large Jumbotron located at Veterans Memorial Park.
Festivities begin with the South Herd roundup on Saturday, July 23, at 8 a.m. The North Herd will be rounded up on Sunday, July 24, at 6 a.m.
The two herds join up for the traditional Beach Walk on Assateague Island at 6 a.m on Monday. The annual swim on Wednesday takes place at the earliest morning slack tide, expected between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. this year.
The auction of foals takes place on Thursday, July 28, at 8 a.m. at the Carnival Grounds at 3648 Main St.
The auction, which has been held online only for the past two years, will be in-person but also feature a virtual component, so register beforehand if you plan to bid online.
Although COVID prevented an in-person auction for the past two years, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of pony lovers. For the second year in a row in 2021, the auction netted record $400,000-plus in proceeds.
The auction this year also offers a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to bid on and possibly take home the saddle that Maureen Beebe herself owned and used.
Maureen's daughters are establishing a scholarship fund in memory of their mother and "100% of the sale of this saddle will go directly to the Maureen Beebe Hursh Scholarship Fund," according to Denise Bowden, public relations officer of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.
The week's events culminate with the return swim to Assateague Island on Friday morning.
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman's Carnival will be open July 22-23 and July 25-30 from 7-11 p.m., featuring rides, games, raffles, and Eastern Shore food including oyster and clam fritters.
The last night of the carnival will be celebrated with a huge Fireworks display on July 30.
While the ponies are the obvious stars of the weeklong celebrations on Chincoteague, the island has a bunch of other fun activities lined up for visitors.
Come early to enjoy the 34th annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival on July 21-23.
The week will also feature Buckaroo Bingo, free showings of “Misty of Chincoteague,” Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Family Fun Day, "Virginia is for Adventurers" Scavenger Hunt, Music at the Dock, storytelling and a farmers and artisans market.
Visit www.chincoteaguechamber.com/pony-penning and the chamber's Facebook page for any updates, shuttle map, and information including where to park if you are coming in for the day, helpful hints and a full schedule of events. Shuttle buses will start running at 5 a.m.
Pony Penning Highlights
Southern Herd Roundup
Saturday, July 23: Saltwater Cowboys will begin to round up about 50 adult ponies and their foals on the southern end of Assateague Island into the South Corral Saturday afternoon beginning at about 4:30 p.m. The South Corral is located on Assateague, in front of the Woodland Trail parking lot, just off the road that leads to the beach. The South Corral is accessible to the public. Park in the Woodland Trail parking lot, or along the beach road.
Northern Herd Roundup
Sunday, July 24: About 100 adult ponies and their foals on the Assateague Island will be herded into the North Corral beginning at about 7:30 a.m.
The North Corral is not accessible to the public during the roundup, butafter the round up is complete, it is possible to view the ponies by taking about a 3-mile hike (one-way) or combination of 2-mile bike ride plus 1-mile hike. The North Corral is located several miles up the Service Road.
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Special bus tours are sometimes offered to go the Northern Corral after the roundup. If bus tours to the North Corral are offered, passengers are usually able to get off the bus to view and photograph the ponies in the corral. Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly. Call 757-336-3696 to inquire about the bus tours.
The Beach Walk
Monday, July 25: Saltwater Cowboys will move the ponies from the Northern Corral out to the beachfront, then south along the Atlantic Ocean, and join them with the ponies in the Southern Corral.
The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will open at 5 a.m. To view the ponies walking down the beach, drive to the beachfront and park in the recreational beach parking area. Bring snacks, water, bug spray and cameras to enjoy this special event.
Bicyclists and hikers can use Swan Cove Trail to access the beach.
Pony Vet Checks
Tuesday, July 26: All ponies will be checked by a vet and can be viewed by the public in the Southern Corral on Assateague. Park in the Woodland Trail Parking Lot to access the Southern Corral.
Pony Swim
Wednesday, July 27: The ponies will swim across the Assateague Channel and come ashore on the east side of Chincoteague Island.
The main public viewing area is Veterans Memorial Park at 7427 Memorial Park Drive.
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A large screen will be located in Veterans Memorial Park with a live feed of the swim. You will be able to see the swim on the screen. No seating is provided.
The town provides a free Pony Swim Shuttle service, beginning at 4 a.m. The Pony Shuttle runs between various locations on Chincoteague Island and Veterans Memorial Park.
All visitors coming in just for the day are encouraged to go to Chincoteague Municipal Center at 6155 Community Drive and take the free shuttle. Special needs parking is available at the Chincoteague Municipal Center only.
The swim takes place at "slack tide," and the specific time will be announced at the carnival grounds the week of the swim.
The first foal to come ashore will be named King or Queen Neptune and will be given away in a raffle drawing at the carnival grounds later in the day. Tickets are sold each night at the carnival and amongst the crowd while waiting for the swim to occur. You must have a ticket and you must be present to win.
After the swim, the ponies rest for about 45 minutes. Then the Saltwater Cowboys will "parade" the ponies down Main Street, to the carnival grounds where the auction will be held Thursday morning.
Pony Auction
Thursday, July 28: The auction, which starts at 8 a.m., serves two purposes. First, the auction helps to control the overall size of the herd, keeping it from growing too large. Secondly, the auction is a fundraiser for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.
Each year the fire company designates a select few ponies as “buy backs.” A buy back pony is a foal that is designated by the fire company to return to Assateague Island to live out its life there. The winner of a Buy Back Pony will get to name the Pony before it is returned to Assateague.
Proceeds from the sale of one foal annually goes to a regional charity.
Each year the Feather Fund helps deserving children purchase ponies at the auction. The Feather Fund is a charity that was created to honor the memory of Carollynn Suplee, a woman who came to Chincoteague annually to help children buy ponies at the auction until she passed away from cancer in 2003. To learn more visit www.featherfund.org.
The Swim Back
Friday, July 29: The adult ponies will make the return swim to Assateague Island where they will live in the wild for another year.
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White Marlin Open 2022: What's new as Ocean City's big fishing tourney enters 49th year
The White Marlin Open is set to return for the 49th year to its Ocean City home in August, with boats and anglers setting sails in hopes of catching big fish and grand cash prizes. As the world's largest billfishing tournament prepares for another year of competition and community from Aug. 8-12, there will also be some new aspects to the famous tournament, both for the anglers out on the water and the fans who come to see it all unfold.
What's new at this year's White Marlin Open?
No shark category due to restrictions
New regulations by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources have caused a big change in one of the categories for the White Marlin Open this year. With new restrictions on shortfin mako shark fishing put in place by the state this summer, this means that the shark category will no longer be a part of the tournament this year.
In it's place, a new swordfish category will now be a part of the White Marlin Open festivities, with anglers having a new type of fish to try and catch. Along with the new swordfish category, there will also be a new heaviest swordfish winner-take-all entry level added to the site to enhance competition in the swordfish category.
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Extra 30 minutes of fishing time per day
Along with having a new category, boats will also be given an extended amount of time they can spend fishing this year. In this year's tournament, anglers can begin fishing at 8 a.m., giving them an extra half hour of fishing time than before.
Daily billfish for smaller boats
To reward smaller boats that are competing in this year's tournament, there will also be a new daily added entry level to the competition. For boats less than 40 feet in length overall, a new daily billfish added entry level will reward smaller boats for catches and releases of billfish.
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New 2022 Marlin Fest location
For fans and onlookers in Ocean City, there will be a new location for this year's Marlin Fest. After being created in 2020 to avoid having crowds at the weigh-in scales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marlin Fest was brought back for a second year in 2021, even with people being allowed back at the weigh-in location at Harbour Island Marina.
In 2022, Marlin Fest will be changing it's location from the Third Street Ballpark in Ocean City to the beach at the Ocean City inlet. As with the previous two years, there will be a live stream of the weigh-ins on display at a Jumbotron at Marlin Fest, as well as entertainment, food, a variety of vendors and games for fans to play. Marlin Fest will be held daily from 1-8 p.m. during the tournament. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/sports/local/2022/07/18/oc-white-marlin-open-md-maryland-boat-prize/65367864007/ | 2022-07-18T12:24:13 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/sports/local/2022/07/18/oc-white-marlin-open-md-maryland-boat-prize/65367864007/ |
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Herald-Times' reporters' stories from the 1990s document the issues with the Monroe County Jail being discussed today were also in the news 25 years ago. There's been a lot of talk since, but not much action.
From a 1998 H-T story
"So far this year, the least number of prisoners was 155, in early February. The count has climbed as high as 217 — 83 persons over capacity. On June 11, 1998, the jail held 192 inmates. That compares with 121 a decade before on June 15, 1988. The jail population increase over the 10-year period is 58%. Monroe County's population grew only about 11% over the same period.
In 1998, the jail turned most single-bunk cells into double-bunk cells. The change meant not as many people sleeping on floor mats and increased the number of beds from 134 to 205.
From a 1999 H-T story about how jail conditions were stressing the building, corrections officers and inmates:
"An initiative in the summer of 1998 to double-bunk inmates has caused more problems than it has solved, according to Sheriff Steve Sharp and jail commander Bill Wilson.
"Populations have soared as high as 231. At the beginning of November populations were holding steady in the 220s. Though the double-bunking may have seemed like a good idea the time, designed so inmates could all be locked in cells, it has really compounded problems. There have been more fights in jail recently."
In 2002, the county bought 85 acres just south of the former RCA factory site for $1.3 million. Elected officials discussed building a justice complex there that would have included a new jail and juvenile detention facility that never made it past the talking stage.
From a 2003 H-T story
"Two consultants are urging Monroe County officials to bite the bullet and solve all their corrections problems — jail crowding and the needs for expanded community corrections and a juvenile treatment facility — in one giant effort.
"Their proposal, with a price tag of as much as $58 million, is for three facilities, all on the 85-acre site, south of the old Thomson plant, that the commissioners bought a few months ago."
Part of the plan was a $24 million county jail and sheriff's headquarters. The project included $7 million to house juveniles and low-level adult offenders. Another $5 million would have renovated the current jail space in the downtown justice building for use by the court system. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/in-depth/news/local/2022/07/18/problems-monroe-county-jail-documented-news-accounts/10030921002/ | 2022-07-18T12:26:36 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/in-depth/news/local/2022/07/18/problems-monroe-county-jail-documented-news-accounts/10030921002/ |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — On the night of April 20, 2016, Stephen Roth of Paxtang Borough heard a crash. He ran outside, afraid a neighbor may have been hit by a car.
“When you’re woken up at 2 o’clock in the morning by a screeching, slamming sound, and you come out and are looking for your neighbor in a sideways car, hoping he’s not dead, that’s unnerving,” Roth explained.
It turned out a car had sideswiped eight vehicles along the 3600 block of Derry Street and flipped. The unidentified driver’s arm was crushed under the car, taking first responders 45 minutes to rescue him. Roth said the man’s screams disturbed him so much that he had to go back inside.
That’s not the only crash that has affected Roth. His daughter’s car was hit by a vehicle twice while parked on Derry St. The second crash totaled her car.
At least half a dozen neighbors said their parked cars had been hit near the intersection.
“When I first moved here in 1996, there wasn’t as much traffic at that time,” said Vanessa Kenny, who also lives on Derry St. “But over the years it just seems like there have been more accidents.”
“I’ve lost three cars in one night that were all parked in a row here,” said Glenn Dalton, who lives on Derry Street and said a drunken driver hit and totaled his Toyota, Dodge Caravan and his son’s car.
“It’s just crazy," Dalton said. "I don’t know what to do about it, but I know a lot of us started parking our cars in the alleys because it’s so dangerous to leave them parked.”
PennDOT provided FOX43 with a crash report for the 3600 block of Derry Street. It shows only eight reportable crashes from 2017 through 2021, but the true number is likely much higher because it only includes crashes when someone was injured or an involved vehicle was so damaged it had to be towed.
However, in response to complaints by residents, Swatara Township Police, which took over coverage of Paxtang Borough in 2014, conducted a traffic study at the intersection of Derry Street and Wilhelm Road in June 2021.
The report found the top cause of reportable crashes was DUI, according to Lt. Tom Stauffer. It found the crashes were not the result of speed or the position of parked cars, so, no changes were recommended for the intersection.
The police department is now actively conducting a separate traffic study to determine if a traffic light is needed on the intersection, Lt. Stauffer said.
The process to install a light is long and involves multiple agencies. If the initial Swatara Twp. Police traffic study recommends a traffic light be installed, Paxtang Borough would then need to hire an engineer to conduct a more in-depth traffic study.
In this case, the intersection forms the border between Paxtang Borough and Swatara Township, so both municipalities would need to approve the decision to request a traffic light from PennDOT. The municipalities would then need to provide the funding for the improvements.
Despite the lengthy process, Roth said he would keep fighting for a change.
“These are not minor accidents. These are multi-million dollar [accidents],” Roth explained.
“The last accident was literally over a million dollars in damage. At what point is that going to translate to somebody’s life? I don’t think it’s worth it.” | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/crashes-intersection-paxtang-borough-dauphin-county/521-0490d7d0-3bd3-42b9-9181-d371fc3c4c23 | 2022-07-18T12:27:58 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/crashes-intersection-paxtang-borough-dauphin-county/521-0490d7d0-3bd3-42b9-9181-d371fc3c4c23 |
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — Crews are currently on the scene of a fire at a Brookhaven apartment complex on Lenox Park Circle.
11Alive Skytracker flew over the scene, which according to an address is the Evergreen Lenox Park apartments.
Flames can be seen spewing from one of the buildings, covering the area in smoke.
Fire crews could also be seen on scene. At this time, DeKalb County Fire says there are no injuries.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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In the aftermath of the mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, a campaign to deliver huggable bears is bringing comfort and connecting survivors more than a thousand miles apart.
Beverly King, a survivor of a shooting that killed more than 58 people on the Las Vegas Strip in October 2017, and a team of volunteers traveled to Uvalde to give 1,000 Comfort Cubs to children and families affected by the May 24 shooting.
Students, families and staff at Robb Elementary School, the site of the shooting, received their Comfort Cubs, and Uvalde's first responders were next on the list, King told the Las Vegas Sun.
"I'm grateful that we were able to bring a little comfort to this devastated community," King said. "If I helped one person, (then) it was worth it!"
King took to Facebook in late May asking for donations of $50, the cost of a single bear. She received not only monetary support, but the backing of people who offered whatever they could to help.
For two days, 75 volunteers packed boxes of bears, some of which were transported to the southwest Texas town for free by United Airlines, King said.
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The Uvalde Leader-News stored boxes in its loading dock and local police officers drove them to the memorial site at Robb Elementary.
King, the Oct. 1 survivors and the Comfort Cub group worked with Uvalde community members, like Gloria Resma, an executive assistant for the city of Uvalde.
A donor paid for King's plane ticket from her hometown in Malone, New York, to Uvalde, and she flew to meet the five other volunteers who helped make this happen: Comfort Cub founder Marcella Johnson; board member Liz Tyson; ambassador Frania Black; and two fellow Oct. 1 survivors -- Marianne Crane from Tennessee and Darlene McKnight from California.
Comfort Cub is a nonprofit organization based in Encinitas, California
"Being able to see the looks on not only the kids, but the adults as well . when we would hand them a cub, they would smile," Crane said. "In the midst of the tragedy and the sadness, they smiled."
King's Facebook fundraiser is now filled with pictures of children and adults alike gripping plush bears.
"It was an amazing experience to see how strangers come together to help one another," Resma told the Sun. "This is a huge comfort and gives (the children and families) something physically to hold and help them cope with what is going on. Having someone care that they have never met will be a long-lasting memory and give them the chance to hold onto something positive during a tragic event."
The Comfort Cub is a "specially weighted therapeutic" stuffed bear for those who have experienced severe trauma, especially relating to the loss of a child.
According to Johnson, the bear's weight is intended to help those suffering from Broken Heart Syndrome -- a condition that occurs when severe emotional or physical stress causes the heart's pumping chamber to weaken.
A study conducted by the Institute for Palliative Medicine at the San Diego Hospice found that Comfort Cubs "led to profound relief" when given to mothers suffering from Broken Heart Syndrome.
King discovered the California-based company four years ago while in intense trauma therapy as a result of the Oct. 1 shooting. She believes these bears have "such a calming effect," and that "gifting these bears to others was even more healing" than using one herself.
Since becoming company ambassadors, Johnson and King have sent Comfort Cubs to the elderly, intellectually challenged children, those with medical challenges and people living with mental illness. They also have gifted bears to people affected other mass shootings throughout the country.
"We normally just made a connection in the area and shipped bears," King said about the process of her sending out Comfort Cubs. "When Uvalde happened, we knew we had to go."
Johnson and King planned to send 60 more bears to the teachers, faculty and staff at Robb Elementary. Another 65 bears will go to first responders, Johnson said.
King and Crane planned to return to Las Vegas in October for the five-year remembrance of the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting that killed 58 at a concert venue. Officials say at least two other people died later of their gunshot wounds.
King said she plans to bring enough bears to honor each person who died. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/vegas-strip-shooting-survivors-send-comfort-cubs-to-uvalde/3016786/ | 2022-07-18T12:32:57 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/vegas-strip-shooting-survivors-send-comfort-cubs-to-uvalde/3016786/ |
RADFORD, Va. – The Radford Sheriff’s Office Kid’s Skills Camp is back for a second year. This is a camp designed for children K-12 that strives to teach them skills they don’t normally learn in school.
The Sheriff’s Office will spend the weekend of August 19 with campers teaching them basic home improvement skills, like how to read a tape measure and how to use different tools.
They will also learn how to change a flat tire and what to do in case of an emergency.
One of the most popular parts of the camp is the archery and fishing portion, during which children will learn how to tie a fishing lure and how to cast a fishing rod.
The Sheriff’s Office will put an emphasis on teaching campers how to interact with the Fire Department and EMS to teach them first aid. They will even run a mock traffic stop so that children know how to respond if they are ever pulled over by police.
“One of the cool things about this camp is not only do we teach them these life skills, but it’s a two-day camp,” said Sheriff Mark Armentrout, with the Radford Sheriff’s Office. “The first day we teach them these skills and interactions, and then the second day we actually run competitions, sort of like the Survivor TV show, using the skills and interaction techniques that we taught them.”
The winner of each competition will receive a special prize. Last year, more than $4,000 worth of prizes were given out to winners of the competitions.
On top of the skills and the competitions, there will be special guest speakers at camp. Former NASCAR driver, Kerry Earnhardt will be speaking and teaching life lessons. Earnhardt will also be helping with the archery skills portion of camp.
Last year, there were more than 100 students who participated in this camp. This year, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to welcome one hundred campers again.
Armentrout said he wanted to teach children skills they can bring into their everyday lives.
“My father and I were always engaged in home improvement and things like that. I learned through him how to do things, how to fix things. I know a lot of kids are not exposed to that and it is funny because some of the parents come up to me and say you should have a parents corner and teach me how to do some of this stuff.”
If you would like to register, click here. Registration is due by July 22. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/18/radford-sheriffs-office-offering-life-skills-camp-for-children-k-12/ | 2022-07-18T12:42:46 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/18/radford-sheriffs-office-offering-life-skills-camp-for-children-k-12/ |
These four construction projects are planned near Westfield's Grand junction Plaza
Downtown Westfield is likely to see significant construction projects in the coming years, which will add more draw to this part of the city with existing small businesses and restaurants.
All four of the public projects in this story are located in the area south of State Road 32 between U.S. 31 and Grand Junction Plaza, another landmark in the city’s downtown. A ribbon cutting was held in late 2021 to open Grand Junction Plaza.
Here are four future public construction projects planned in downtown Westfield.
Westfield Washington Public Library
The Westfield Washington Public Library will have a new home in the coming years with construction on the $16.7 million building expected in late September or early October, according to the library's executive director Sheryl Sollars.
More:Westfield Washington Public Library planning for $16.7 million new building, opening 2023
The building is planned at the northeast corner of Park Street and Westfield Boulevard. The building will be two floors and 45,000 square feet, according to library plans.
It will be the Westfield Washington Library's first new home after 38 years in its location on Hoover Street.
Library and Township Offices
At the southwest corner of Park Street and Westfield Boulevard will be another project with ties to the Westfield Washington Library.
The Library and Westfield Washington Township announced in a news release plans for a new 55,000-square foot joint office and community space near new housing developments and restaurants.
Groundbreaking is expected this fall with construction likely to last 12 to 18 months. The current township office in Carmel will be sold, according to the news release. The cash from that sale and reserves will be the main source of funding for the township’s portion of the building.
“The Library and the Township are very much integrated with programming and community initiatives and this partnership will allow both entities to expand programming, share space, equipment, staff and ultimately provide a more efficient asset to the community,” Danielle Carey Tolan, Westfield Washington Township Trustee, said in the news release.
Union Square Parking Garage
In 2019, Westfield approved a $6 million bond to pay for the mixed-use future Union Square project.
Last month, the Westfield City Council voted unanimously to approve $12.25 million in bonds to help construct a 300-space parking garage accessible to the public.
The garage will be near the Union Square development south of State Road 32 and near Union Street in Westfield.
State Road 32
The $22 million State Road 32 project between INDOT and the city of Westfield will reconstruct the major thoroughfare from just west of Mill Street to just east of Timberbrook Run in downtown Westfield.
This stretch of road is two lanes and will be reconstructed to four travel lanes, two in each direction, at 11 to 12 feet wide. Plans include 8-foot sidewalks separated by 6-foot grass buffers on both sides of the road.
More:Westfield State Road 32 costs are soaring, but don't blame it only on material prices
A new roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of State Road 32 and East Street.
A timeline on the city’s website states that construction should begin this winter with completion expected in 2024.
Contact IndyStar's Carmel and Westfield reporter Brittany Carloni at brittany.carloni@indystar.com or 317-779-4468. Follow her on Twitter @CarloniBrittany. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/westfield/2022/07/18/downtown-westfield-construction-projects-grand-junction-plaza/7831929001/ | 2022-07-18T12:55:31 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/westfield/2022/07/18/downtown-westfield-construction-projects-grand-junction-plaza/7831929001/ |
317 Project: Barbershop Talks series aims to spark open dialogue with city's youth
The 317 Project tells stories of life in all of Indianapolis’ vibrant neighborhoods – 317 words at a time.
It wasn’t the start he planned.
A pothole flattened his tire making him late.
It wasn’t the stage he wanted.
Paintings of elephants, hearts and cupcakes on one wall. Red, pink and powder blue drapes dangled down another.
With the small crowd gathered at Crafts of Love Studio on North Keystone Avenue, it was all Antonio Patton needed for a “raw, real, uncut” conversation about emotional abandonment and anger.
Since February, Patton has been hosting a weekly series called Barbershop Talks across Indianapolis, hoping to stir the hearts and minds of young people faced with adversity. It was his first time in this location, which replaced a barbershop Patton said couldn’t commit.
He'd prefer the buzz of clippers and the banter of barbers as background noise, but he’s grateful for any platform where he can perform “God’s work.”
“The floor is open,” Patton said. “Anybody here want to share?”
A fan hummed, chairs ruffled, throats cleared. But no mouths immediately opened.
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Jeermal Sylvester, co-host of the event, broke the silence, questioning some in the audience directly, receiving murmured responses in return.
“It’s a subjective emotional state,” Sylvester explained, “where people begin to feel left behind, disregarded.”
Patton added that not understanding or addressing these feelings could lead to things like drug use, depression and suicide.
Telling his own experiences, the energy in the room shifted as Patton’s voice boomed in the small studio; pacing back and forth, hands waving wildly, face filled with emotion.
Others began to share.
Someone recalled a childhood without their dad, another lamented burying their mother. A teenager unveiled struggles with peer pressure.
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Toward the end, Patton told a personal story about abusing trust, bringing him to tears. The room went silent.
It wasn’t the start Patton planned.
But it was exactly what he hoped for.
“Even if it’s only one kid,” Patton said, “we’re going to treat it like it’s 1,000.”
Contact IndyStar reporter Brandon Drenon at 317-517-3340 or BDrenon@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter: @BrandonDrenon.
Brandon is also a Report for America corps member with the GroundTruth Project, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of journalists in the U.S. and around the world.
Report for America, funded by both private and public donors, covers up to 50% of a reporter's salary. It’s up to IndyStar to find the other half, through local community donors, benefactors, grants or other fundraising activities.
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Many Great Lakes residents are unaware they should limit some fish consumption to avoid harmful contaminants
MADISON – Despite the popularity of the Friday night fish fry in Wisconsin, only about half of the residents know there are limits to how much fish harvested from the Great Lakes basin they should consume each month to protect their health, according to a new study.
The study showed that on average, those who caught their own fish were more aware of guidelines they should be following for how often to eat certain types of fish harvested from the Great Lakes and their tributaries, in order to avoid lead, PCBs, mercury and "forever chemicals."
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According to the study, which was conducted by researchers with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the state Department of Health Services, 92% of the 4,452 adults surveyed said they had eaten fish within the last 12 months, with most of those surveyed reported eating fish they purchased. But because the fish were bought, instead of caught, those consuming the fish were likely to be less aware of the advisories.
For example, lake whitefish, lake trout over 22 inches and yellow perch of any size from Lake Michigan shouldn't be consumed more than once a week, due to PCBs. In Lake Superior, whitefish and yellow perch can be eaten up to once a month, but lake trout should only be consumed once a month.
Henry Anderson, one of the researchers involved in the study and a professor at the Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said to counter the lack of information, states in the Great Lakes region should focus on putting advisory information in areas they know people will be looking.
"You don't go to the grocery store and go to the fish counter there and point to the salmon or sea bass or walleye and ask what the fish consumption advisory is," Anderson said.
One of the ways to inform people is through the internet, pushing information to people, or by putting information on the approval page for a fishing license, as the Department of Natural Resources now does. Some insurance providers have started offering rewards to watch videos about fish consumption advisories, too, which is efficient, he said.
But because most fish consumption advisories are aimed at infants and pregnant women, the best way to get information out is typically through medical providers dealing with those populations, Anderson said.
"A the same time they talk to you about not drinking alcohol or using recreational drugs or smoking cigarettes, they'll say you might want to pay attention to fish advisories," he said. "Fish is good for the fetus, but you want to eat the fish lowest in contaminants."
But even though they're at the highest risk, women, in particular, were less aware of advisories overall.
In addition to making sure information is more readily available online and through health providers, people are going out into parks and other areas where people commonly fish to talk to them about advisories and how to protect themselves.
"We're making headway on a lot of fronts," Anderson said. "But it's hard when someone catches a fish to tell them to throw it back. So we're telling them the right way to clean and cook it and to not eat too much."
The Great Lakes basin is made up of portions of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, as well as parts of Canada. According to Michigan Sea Grant, about 34 million people live in the basin — including about 8% of the U.S. population and about 32% of Canada's population.
One of the most concerning contaminants in fish are PFAS, which, like mercury, stays in the meat of a fish, as opposed to the fat, which means there's really no way to avoid consuming the contaminant. In that case, Anderson said, limiting your intake of fish impacted by PFAS is the best way to keep yourself safe.
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of man-made chemicals used for their water- and stain-resistant qualities in products like clothing and carpet, nonstick cookware, packaging and firefighting foam. The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are persistent, remaining both in the environment and human body over time.
PFAS have been linked to types of kidney and testicular cancers, lower birth weights, harm to immune and reproductive systems, and altered hormone regulation and thyroid hormones.
More:What the new federal health limits on 'forever chemicals' mean for Wisconsin
The compounds have been found in fish harvested from waters across the state, such as Angelo Pond, the bay of Green Bay and the tributaries that flow into it, many of the lakes in Madison, and the Pentenwell Flowage.
Lake Superior is so far the only Great Lake to carry an advisory — for rainbow smelt. The advisory was issued in 2020 and said that the small fish should not be consumed more than once a month.
Wisconsin also has advisories for mercury and PCBs, two other contaminants that commonly impact fish.
Even with concerns, fish remains a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein and vitamins. Fish also contains choline, which supports the development of a baby's spinal cord, as well as iron and zinc, which support children's immune systems.
How can I reduce contaminant intake?
The DNR has a number of guidelines that anglers (and those who enjoy eating fish) can follow in order to reduce the potential harm from eating contaminated fish. Keep in mind, though, that there are no known methods of preparing or cooking your fish that will reduce exposure to PFAS.
Here are some:
- Eat smaller, younger fish. Keep trophy fish in the water or on the wall and off your plate.
- Space out fish meals to allow your body to get rid of some mercury.
- To reduce PCB exposure, remove fatty parts of the fish before cooking .
- Use a cooking method that allows fat to drip away, like broiling or grilling.
- Don't use fish drippings to prepare sauces or gravy.
For more information about fish consumption advisories in Lake Superior, Lake Michigan or other Wisconsin waters, visit www.dnr.wisconsin.gov.
Laura Schulte can be reached at leschulte@jrn.com and on Twitter at @SchulteLaura. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/07/18/many-great-lakes-residents-unaware-they-should-limit-fish-consumption/10005833002/ | 2022-07-18T13:00:05 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/07/18/many-great-lakes-residents-unaware-they-should-limit-fish-consumption/10005833002/ |
Tillman named retail manager at Heartland Bank
BLOOMINGTON — Heartland Bank and Trust Co. promoted Melissa Tillman to retail manager for the bank’s Bloomington office at 205 N. Main St. She is responsible for ensuring value and top-of-the-line service to bank customers, as well as retail employee development and training. Angie Serratos has moved to the retail manager position at the bank’s Hershey and Oakland locations.
Tillman has 16 years of banking experience. She looks forward to being more involved with the downtown community and the many opportunities it provides. Originally from Emden, Melissa now makes her home in Bloomington.
Conterio named to IBA Future Leaders Alliance Board
MINOOKA — Deanne Conterio, SVP/retail banking director at Heartland Bank and Trust Co., Minooka, was appointed to the Illinois Bankers Association 2022-23 Future Leaders Alliance Board by IBA President and CEO Randy Hultgren.
As a member of the board, Conterio is charged with developing and overseeing the foundation of the FLA program — a membership program dedicated to the leadership development of promising leaders in the Illinois banking industry through highly engaging educational events, increasing awareness and involvement in the legislative process, creating opportunities for community service and relationship building.
IBA is a full-service trade association dedicated to creating a positive business climate that benefits the entire banking industry and the communities they serve. Founded in 1891, the IBA brings together state and national banks and savings banks of all sizes in Illinois. Collectively, the IBA represents nearly 90% of the assets of the Illinois banking industry, which employs more than 100,000 men and women in nearly 5,000 offices across the state.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida gas prices continue to fall, reaching the lowest price in two months.
According to AAA, the average price per gallon dropped to $4.27 on Sunday, which is the lowest price Florida has seen since May.
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Florida gas prices reached $4.49 on May 16, marking a new high at the time. The peak was reached in mid-June, when gas prices hit $4.89 a gallon.
“For the first time in a couple of months, drivers in some Florida cities are beginning to find pump prices below $4 a gallon,” AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said in a news release. “Oil prices suffered significant drops last week, clearing the way for additional discounts at the pump ... Drivers are likely relieved to get a break from record-high prices, and prices could get even cheaper this week. However, it’s important to remember that the market remains extremely volatile, and prices have the potential to bounce back. That particularly applies to hurricane season.”
The least expensive metro markets are:
- Sebring - $4.08
- Crestview-Fort Walton Beach - $4.08
- Melbourne-Titusville - $4.08
Ways to save on gasoline
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
- Consider paying cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle.
- Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.
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ATLANTIC CITY — Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak at the NAACP Convention in Atlantic City on Monday.
The stage is set for Vice President @KamalaHarris’ appearance at the national connection of the @NAACP in Atlantic City today. pic.twitter.com/8yYdg807VY
— Bill Barlow (@Jerseynews_Bill) July 18, 2022
Harris will address the the convention and then host a roundtable with New Jersey state lawmakers and others to discuss protecting abortion rights in wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade decision.
The NAACP also will use the convention to lay out its policy agenda for the rest of this year and into 2023.
This year’s convention theme is #ThisIsPower.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/vice-president-kamala-harris-set-to-speak-at-naacp-convention-in-atlantic-city/article_08e77f9c-0686-11ed-8a58-2f3c96e5700e.html | 2022-07-18T13:25:50 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/vice-president-kamala-harris-set-to-speak-at-naacp-convention-in-atlantic-city/article_08e77f9c-0686-11ed-8a58-2f3c96e5700e.html |
Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in North Texas.
Over the weekend, Dallas County's Public Health Committee moved their COVID-19 risk level from yellow to orange, which urges extreme caution.
The update comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention placed Dallas, Tarrant and Collin county in the high-risk or "red" category of COVID-19 spread on Thursday. Denton County is currently set at yellow.
The committee published a report on Saturday, saying the primary drivers of the increase in COVID-19 cases are inadequate/waning immunity and last of masking.
“Much of the population remains unvaccinated, un-boosted (have not received all recommended doses) with COVID-19 vaccine and are not ‘up-to-date,’” the report states. “Vaccines are our most powerful tools in protecting our residents and our economy as they prevent hospitalizations, long COVID-19, and death. Masking helps stop the spread. Individuals who received their primary series in 2021 and those who have had COVID-19 are facing significant waning immunity if they have not completed their vaccine series or been boosted.”
The report states only 24% of eligible Dallas County residents have been boosted and 73% have received one vaccine.
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The Dallas County Public Health Committee said COVID-19 vaccine rates remain lower than what is needed to protect vulnerable and at-risk residents, especially children.
Data on the county’s COVID-19 dashboard shows a daily average of about 570 cases over the past week. However, experts have said case counts are probably higher than what's reported as more people test themselves with at-home kits or skip testing altogether.
Hospitalizations have also increased by 45% in the last two weeks, according to the committee’s report.
At the high-risk level, the CDC is recommending that people wear a mask indoors, get vaccinated, increase ventilation indoors, and get tested if they have symptoms.
"As long as we do all of those things, we're going to be OK. So I don't believe that anyone needs to have an extreme amount of concern. But again, let's just be smart," said Dr. Joseph Chang, Parkland Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Chang said that what we're seeing now is no cause for major concern yet.
"I think my concern level is greater than zero. But you know, on a scale of one to 10, it's not even close to five at this point,” he told NBC 5.
According to the latest COVID-19 forecast by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers, two omicron sub-variants, BA.4 and BA.5 make up more than 75% of samples that have been tested so far.
Researchers at UT Southwestern expect COVID hospitalizations to increase over the next several weeks. Their big concern right now is a steep rise in new patients over the age of 65. UTSW research also notes increased infection in 20 to 40-year-olds.
Dr. Chang said he is not expecting a dramatic surge in cases and hospitalizations, as seen with previous variants.
"I do not believe that we're going to have the same situation that we had with omicron and delta, and certainly not to the severity of disease that we saw. Now, we might see people get sick and they might have to stay home. But the severity is probably not going to be anywhere near what we saw before. That's the good part," he said.
Dr. Chang also stressed that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to avoid issues, especially for children, as hospitals keep an eye on the start of school in a month.
"I don't see big waves like Omicron and Delta again. Of course, the ultimate super spreader event is school,” he said. “[Kids] need to be vaccinated right away. Again, this is very basic, very simple, and very straightforward. I know there are a lot of folks with a lot of reasons why they don't want to get their kids vaccinated. But listen, it's just being smart. And if we don't do it, we're going to see some consequences.”
It's still too early to say what protocols school districts will decide when that happens. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-co-raises-covid-19-level-citing-waning-immunity-and-the-unvaccinated/3016781/ | 2022-07-18T13:33:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-co-raises-covid-19-level-citing-waning-immunity-and-the-unvaccinated/3016781/ |
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Oregon nonprofits raising matching funds in A Community Thrives grant application
Six Oregon nonprofits have applied for 2022 A Community Thrives grants and are raising matching funds required for final-round consideration.
A Community Thrives is the fundraising and grant-making initiative from the Gannett Foundation. The Statesman Journal is owned by Gannett Co. Inc. Grants are awarded for specific projects or for operating funds.
To qualify for final consideration, nonprofits must raise either $3,000 or $6,000 in matching funds, depending on their size. The fundraising begins July 18 and ends Aug. 12. The nonprofits use their networks to get donations and grow their program’s impact.
The organizations keep the money they raise, but top projects qualify for additional grants to support their change-making ideas. Top fundraisers will receive a $200,000 grant and all eligible organizations will qualify for the National Project and Local Operating grants.
Here's how each of the grant applicants says they would use the money and a link to the organization's fundraising page. You also can search applications nationwide at acommunitythrives.com:
CASA of Marion County
CASA of Marion County in Keizer recruits volunteers from the community and trains them so they have the skills and knowledge necessary to advocate for an abused or neglected child living in foster care. These court-appointed special advocates work to ensure the children are safe, have a permanent home and have the opportunity to thrive.
Funds raised through A Community Thrives "will go toward our Safe Families for Children program which is the prevention side of our work and wraps around our families in crisis to prevent entry into the foster care system,' CASA executive director Shaney Starr said. "Our volunteers have kept seeing our kids and families all through the pandemic."
Casa of Marion County Inc | A Community Thrives (mightycause.com)
Equity Splash
Equity Splash in Salem is committed to working toward achieving equitable outcomes for the Black and BIPOC community through educational experiences.
"One of our goals is to provide youth with STEM education, and we really need laptops to do that," Oni Marchbanks, president of the board of Equity Splash, said. In addition to laptops for science, technology, engineering and math, donations will be used for lunches, field trips and programming.
Equity Splash | A Community Thrives (mightycause.com)
Burrito Brigade
Burrito Brigade in Eugene feeds the unhoused and hungry of Oregon through a local community network of personal donors and nonprofit partnerships while engaging the community in the fight to end hunger.
Burrito Brigade works with and provides food for the public, regardless of ability, race, gender, gender identity, sexuality, sexual orientation, social status, addiction, criminal background, political and religious affiliation or age.
Burrito Brigade has twice been awarded $8,400 grants from A Community Thrives.
Burrito Brigade | A Community Thrives (mightycause.com)
Circle of Friends School
Circle of Friends School in Eugene is intended to be a central hub for youth with complex needs such as rare or undiagnosed syndromes who don’t fit into larger categories such as autism or down syndrome.
Youth with complex needs tend to require more equipment, more medical care and do not fit into a one-size-fits-all form of special education.
"The youth we serve are deserving of visibility and opportunities, regardless of their abilities and medical needs," stated the school's grant application.
Circle of Friends School | A Community Thrives (mightycause.com)
Diversity through musicConfluence Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus awarded $8,400 grant
Establishing Kalapuya County
The Establishing Kalapuya County project has a goal to rename Lane County, reshape the public view of the county and put it into an Indigenous context. Various bands of the Kalapuya inhabited the southern Willamette Valley for hundreds of generations.
Changing the county name, said Richard Pettigrew, executive director of the Archaeological Legacy Institute in Eugene, is an important step in cultivating mutual respect and a supportive environment for all minorities in our community.
"We expect that our main project-related expenses will be for promotion, some staff time, and legal and lobbying expenses in the process of taking action toward changing the county name and creating information tools for the public," he said.
Establishing Kalapuya County | A Community Thrives (mightycause.com)
Feeding community, tackling wasteBurrito Brigade again awarded $8,400 grant
Helping the Homeless Lane County
Helping the Homeless Lane County in Eugene provides hygiene supplies and sanitation resources for the houseless, to promote the health and dignity of those who have limited access to products and places to clean or care for themselves.
"We want to raise $6,000 to purchase items to create 250 hygiene kits that will be given to non-profits to provide to homeless individuals," Timothy Angle, president of Helping the Homeless Lane County, said. The kits include a toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, a first-aid kit including bandages, toilet paper, sanitary wipes, tampons and sanitary pads, a razor, non-latex gloves and a face mask. The new items are tied together in a compostable green waste bag.
Helping the Homeless Lane County | A Community Thrives (mightycause.com)
One month to raise fund
These seven Oregon organizations and some 700 others around the country looking to better their communities have one month to raise money through the online platform Mightycause.com. Through the site, users can donate to an organization of their choice by filtering the cause type, location and category.
In 2021, two Oregon nonprofits shared more than $16,000 in A Community Thrives grants.
To learn about the 2022 A Community Thrives participating organizations and to make donations, visit acommunitythrives.mightycause.com
Cherrill Crosby is the executive editor of the Statesman Journal. You may reach her at crosbyc@statesmanjournal.com | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/18/oregon-nonprofits-fundraising-a-community-thrives/65369693007/ | 2022-07-18T13:34:30 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/18/oregon-nonprofits-fundraising-a-community-thrives/65369693007/ |
She just couldn’t do it.
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has been dogged by scandal almost since the moment she took office. But after her bruising loss in the primary to Gov. Brad Little, she had a chance to sit back, kick her feet up, and simply wait out her lame-duck period until she could be replaced.
It would have been so, so easy to avoid yet another scandal.
And yet.
As the Associated Press first reported Wednesday, McGeachin notified the state that she would be paying Machele Hamilton, first vice-chair of the Idaho Republican Party and the only employee of her largely ceremonial office, what amounts to an annual salary of around $77,000 — apparently for secretarial work.
Hamilton had been paid about $20,000 per year for part-time work. No explanation has been forthcoming for nearly quadrupling her salary.
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Those funds will have to come out of the next lieutenant governor’s budget — and Hamilton’s annual salary plus benefits amount to almost half of the budget for that office — which has led some to speculate that this was an act of bureaucratic sabotage.
That’s possible, but it’s not McGeachin’s most likely motivation.
Let’s consider two explanations for McGeachin’s actions. In one scenario, she’s trying to use up funds meant for her successor while she still holds office, in an effort to hamstring them — both Republican Scott Bedke and Democrat Terri Manweiler have been quite critical of McGeachin. This is the corrupt, but not incompetent, explanation.
It’s possible this is true, but McGeachin has rarely shown this level of creativity or capacity for strategic thinking. And if she were capable of strategic thinking, why intentionally kick off one last, and eminently predictable, scandal to tarnish what little of her reputation remains in her last few weeks in office?
More likely is an explanation that involves both corruption and incompetence:
McGeachin had some taxpayer money in her personal piggy bank — the budget of the Office of the Idaho Lieutenant Governor.
She had a friend and political ally in Hamilton, a party official and legislative candidate coming off a primary defeat.
“Loyalty means a lot in this business, so she’s one that I count as being one of my most loyal friends,” McGeachin told Kevin Fixler in an April interview. Fixler also noted Hamilton had served as McGeachin’s campaign treasurer for a time. And the two hit the campaign trail together before voters rejected both.
So perhaps McGeachin simply gave public funds to her friend. Perhaps these are the wages of “loyalty” to McGeachin.
Or maybe Hamilton is such a good administrative assistant that she warranted $37 an hour — roughly twice her hourly rate and nearly four times her annualized pay during the period when McGeachin was not a lame duck on the verge of leaving office.
The Attorney General’s Office or the U.S. Attorney’s Office should investigate to determine whether this action violates Idaho Code 18-5701(10), which forbids using public funds “for any purpose other than for the use or benefit of the governmental entity.”
If McGeachin would answer questions about her conduct, perhaps we could learn more about her motives. But she has fled accountability since she first took office, despite betrayal after betrayal of the public trust. Indeed, she worked so hard to deny Idahoans access to public records that she essentially bankrupted her office and had to defer her last paycheck.
Her only public statement did not address her own conduct at all, and simply lobbed accusations about, while claiming those investigating the scandal had ulterior motives.
This is just the latest in a sickeningly familiar pattern from McGeachin.
If once, during her time in the Idaho House, she had the integrity required to hold public office, she lost it long ago. The former campaigner for President Donald Trump so modeled her new political persona on his that she took on all his worst qualities — the deception, the view that her office is an opportunity to dispense favors, the total disinterest in the complex realities of governing, the habit of blaming the media every time she fails, the perpetual victimhood.
The best thing that can be said about McGeachin is that we will soon be rid of her. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-petty-conniving-or-rank-corruption-either-way-mcgeachin-has-no-place-in-public/article_00519f74-0452-11ed-a7ea-6b825b4a003f.html | 2022-07-18T13:43:38 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-petty-conniving-or-rank-corruption-either-way-mcgeachin-has-no-place-in-public/article_00519f74-0452-11ed-a7ea-6b825b4a003f.html |
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer. Nickerson is a candidate for the Arizona Senate in Legislative District 17:
As a man, who will never have to decide whether to have an abortion, I hesitate to weigh in on this discussion. However, as your next state senator, I will be required to make laws that will affect medical care for every pregnant woman in Arizona.
As a pastor, I have counseled many women on this and know that a woman’s decision to terminate a pregnancy is far more complex than the current, heated “pro-life,” “pro-choice” debate frames it. I also know that the implications of anti-abortion legislation, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, are equally complex and far-reaching.
Those who dogmatically say “yes” to all anti-abortion legislation dismiss the fact that some pregnancies put the life of the woman in great jeopardy. For example, a molar pregnancy occurs when an egg has been fertilized, but there is an abnormal growth of the cells that develop into the placenta. The result is a fetus that will not survive outside the womb. This condition can lead to cancer. In most cases, a simple D&C procedure is performed to remove the molar tissue. But this medical procedure is considered criminal under many anti-abortion laws. The same can be said for ectopic pregnancies, which are more common but present similar consequences. In both situations the longer the pregnancy continues, the more likely it is that the woman will die. In these cases, the “pro-life” decision is an abortion to save the woman’s life.
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Others maintain that anti-abortion legislation will result in fewer abortions. This is a fallacy. Women will continue to seek abortions, but their options will depend on discriminatory economic factors. A woman who has the means can travel to a state that has upheld the right to choose, and have a safe medical procedure without any legal repercussions. Another woman, for whom travel or absence from work is unaffordable, may find that an unsafe, risky back-alley abortion is her only option.
Doctors should be free to advise pregnant women on health decisions and consequences, without suffering penalties from legislative mandates.
“Pro-choice” also means that if a pregnant woman sincerely believes that all abortions are wrong, she can choose to carry her baby to term, even if she is advised of high risk to her own health and life. She can weigh advice from her doctor and if she chooses, her spiritual advisor. But it is her life and her decision.
As your state senator, I will make sure that these decisions are made by pregnant women and their doctors, not by legislators, many of whom will never be faced with having to make this heart-wrenching choice about their own bodies.
Michael Nickerson is a candidate to be state senator in Legislative District 17. He is a first-time candidate. He has been a pastor, graduate school president and new church developer. In addition to his B.A. and M. Div. he has M. A. in urban geography and a Ph.D. in historical geography. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-abortion-is-more-complex-than-pro-life-or-pro-choice/article_b76db510-03be-11ed-9fe1-23bdfb05e1b4.html | 2022-07-18T13:52:58 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-abortion-is-more-complex-than-pro-life-or-pro-choice/article_b76db510-03be-11ed-9fe1-23bdfb05e1b4.html |
ARKANSAS, USA — All plants are taking a hit with this extreme heat. With no real chance of rain in the forecast and next week being even hotter, you may wonder if there is a way to save your lawn, plants and trees.
Experts say this drought is very concerning and challenging for home gardeners and commercial growers because this heat is putting a lot of stress on plants. There are some steps you can take in a drought situation to save your plants.
University of Arkansas Extension Agent for Horticulture, Colin Massey says with watering you want the water to go deep into the soil slowly and infrequently. He says most plants require an inch a week.
“That’s going to develop a more robust root system that can explore and find water better. We typically want to do that early in the morning to avoid so much evaporation and if possible, drip irrigation is going to be a big deal to try and avoid excessive runoff,” he said.
Massey says to remove weeds that are competing for water and add mulch if you don’t already have it. Mulch helps keep weeds from growing, conserves moisture and helps keep plant roots cooler. If you are wondering, why none of your vegetables are growing even though you are watering them—it’s also the heat’s fault.
“Especially with tomato plants, their ideal temperature range is usually around 75 degrees. When we get over 90, 95 degrees they will often just drop those blossoms or they’ll get poor pollination, so you may have a few tomatoes on there and a few flowers, it’s really just due to that excessive heat,” he said.
Levi Schroeder owners of Levi’s Lawn Care says if you are mowing your lawn, you should cut it taller than you typically would to help the grass retain moisture. And don’t mow over the brown spots. If you want your lawn to stay green, he says you are going to have to water it. He says it’s also best to water your lawn early in the morning before the sun comes out.
“Water about an inch. You can put a tuna can or like a frisbee and once that gets about an inch of water in it it’s good for a few days, three to five days. That way it will just keep your grass green but if you don’t want to mow at all and you don’t want any maintenance, leave it alone,” he said.
If you do notice wilting or browning don’t rip plants or trees out of the ground just yet because they might still be alive. The extension office says it’s not a good idea to plant anything new, prune or fertilize while we’re experiencing this extreme heat.
The extension office says if you have young trees or newly planted trees you will need to water them too because they likely don’t have an established root system yet. And try and water the entire root zone which is usually to the edge of the tree’s canopy.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Electric cars have become quite popular lately. And with gas prices and inflation, it seems like a great way to help the environment and save money in the long term.
But... what happens when the battery needs replacing? And what happens when the replacement battery costs more than the car itself?
For a St. Petersburg family, that is the exact position they found themselves in.
Avery Siwinski who is 17 years old was excited to get a car to drive herself to and from school. Her parents spent $11,000 on a used electric car for her. It's a Ford Focus Electric. The car is a 2014 model, with 60,000 miles.
"It was fine at first," Avery Siwinski said. "I loved it so much. It was small and quiet and cute. And all the sudden it stopped working."
Avery Siwinski had her car for six months before her dashboard started to light up with problematic symbols.
"In March, it started giving an alert," she said. "And then we took it to the shop and it stopped running."
In the midst of the car troubles, the family was dealing with tragedy. In June, Avery's father died following a stage four colon cancer diagnosis. Her grandfather, Ray Siwinski stepped in to try to get the car issues sorted.
"Turns out, this is a pretty common problem for this particular car," Ray Siwinski said.
The car has sat at Ford Auto Nation in Pinellas County for the last few months. Ray said he was able to get a quote on a replacement battery for the electric car.
"The Ford dealership had advised us that we could replace the battery," he said. "It would only cost $14,000."
$3,000 more than what the family bought the car for. And that quote didn't include installation and labor costs, Ray Siwinski said.
Ray shared that Auto Nation offered to buy the car off him, offering him $500 for it.
After weeks of research, Ray Siwinski said there aren't any other options to fix the car.
"Then we found out the batteries aren't even available," he said. "So it didn't matter. They could cost twice as much and we still couldn't get it."
It's an issue he says isn't specific to owners of the now discontinued Ford Focus Electric.
"If you're buying a new one, you have to realize there is no second-hand market right now because the manufacturers are not supporting the cars," he said.
The Siwinski's message to you: do your research before buying electric. They warn, it may cost you far more than you realize.
10 Tampa Bay reached out to Ford Motor Company, asking what customers in this position are expected to do and if the electric car batteries are still being made available for Ford Focus Electric cars. We are awaiting their response. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/electric-car-battery-replacement-costs-more-than-car/67-46243c70-124b-43e9-9a6e-fca01dc40cc4 | 2022-07-18T14:01:42 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/electric-car-battery-replacement-costs-more-than-car/67-46243c70-124b-43e9-9a6e-fca01dc40cc4 |
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Police are investigating a shooting at Greenwood Park Mall that happened around 6 p.m. Sunday.
Four people are dead and police tell 13News the shooter is among those killed.
Greenwood Police Chief James Ison said two others were wounded in the shooting and were being treated at area hospitals.
Early Monday morning, Johnson County Coroner Michael Pruitt identified those who had died as three males and one female. That includes the shooter, who police have only identified as an adult male. Their names are expected to be released later Monday morning.
Chief Ison previously stated Sunday night, before the coroner's investigation, that those shot included one male and four females.
The coroner's office is working with the Marion County Coroner's Office on positive identification of those who died. Their identifies are expected to be released some time Monday morning.
One of the victims injured is a 12-year-old girl that had a minor injury to her back, police said. She went home from the mall after the shooting, then to a hospital for treatment.
Ison said a "good Samaritan" witnessed the shooting, then shot and killed the shooter.
IMPD said the armed bystander who shot the shooter is cooperating with police. The bystander is believed to have had a handgun and chose to intervene when he saw the shooting. Ison said the bystander was a 22-year-old man from Bartholomew County was carrying a gun lawfully. Police have not shared his name.
"This has shaken us to our core. This isn't something we've seen in Greenwood before. It is absolutely horrendous," Ison said. He went on to say that they have trained for active shooter situations like this and he was proud of the response from law enforcement.
Police said the shooter had a long rifle and several magazines of ammunition.
Indianapolis Metro Police is assisting at the scene and said there was no known ongoing threat during a news conference at 7:45 p.m. Multiple police units went through the mall to make sure there were no people wounded or still sheltering in place.
People inside the mall at the time of the shooting told 13News reporter Logan Gay that they heard 20 gunshots in the food court. An IMPD spokesman said it appears shots were only fired in the food court area.
IMPD also said there is no information yet on a motive for the shooting, and investigators were interviewing witnesses who were taken to an area near the mall for questioning and reunification with their families.
Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers released a statement on Facebook thanking the armed bystander. It reads in part:
"This person saved lived tonight. On behalf of the City of Greenwood, I am grateful for his quick action and heroism in this situation."
In an earlier statement, the mayor asked for "prayers to the victims and our first responders."
A backpack found at the scene was cleared by investigators Sunday night.
Greenwood Park Mall deadly shooting July 17, 2022
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In a statement posted on social media late Sunday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said he is monitoring the ongoing investigation.
"Lives were lost today, and I’m thinking about all the victims of this horrible incident, now and in the days and weeks to come," Holcomb said in the post.
13News has reached out to mall owner Simon Property Group for information on when the mall would reopen. A recording for the mall said it would be closed Monday, but it would be open for normal business on Tuesday. A statement to 13News Monday morning reads:
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Something good is happening at the Plano Public Library to enrich children’s minds and their wallets.
The library is hosting the Thinking Money for Kids exhibition. It’s a financial education exhibit, traveling the nation. It is set us at the Haggard Library through August 24, all made possible through a national grant.
“This exhibit is a great conversation starter for families,” said Library Director Libby Holtmann. “We encourage people of all ages to come explore Thinking Money for Kids, as well as the many financial education programs and activities we offer. Library staff are happy to help our community connect with beneficial information and resources.”
The multimedia experience is perfect for children seven to 11, according to the library. It has fun games, activities and storylines to help children understand money, its function in society and how to make sound financial decisions in ways that kids can understand.
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5 arrested after group enters Flint business with rifles, state police say
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
One man and four male juveniles were arrested this weekend after their group entered a Flint business with rifles, Michigan State Police said.
Troopers were called at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday to the business on the corner of Miller Road and Knight for a report that four armed men had entered, according to authorities.
With the help of Flint and Flint Township police officers, troopers arrested the five after a short vehicle pursuit and foot chase, they said. Officials also said they seized three illegal weapons.
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SAN ANTONIO — Arson investigators are working to determine a cause for a fire that heavily damaged some apartments on the west side of San Antonio Sunday evening.
Firefighters were called out to the The Preserve at the Port apartments around 9:45 p.m. for reports of smoke coming from one of the buildings, which is located near Calgary Avenue and South General McMullen Drive.
When first responders arrived, they found found light smoke coming from the apartment building. They worked to track down the source of the smoke and made their way to the second floor of the building, finding that the fire had spread to the attic and across the building.
Firefighters were able to get the flames under control, but the apartments were heavily damaged. Thankfully, three people who lived in the building escaped with no injuries.
The battalion chief said a total of eight apartments were damaged by the fire. The owners of the apartment complex arrived on scene and are working with the displaced residents to relocate them for the night.
Damages are estimated to be around a couple of hundred thousand dollars. Officials added that this is the third building to catch fire this year. Just about a week or two ago another building had caught fire, and one other building in the complex burned back in March.
More than 20 SAFD Units were dispatched to fight the fire.
Arson and Fire Investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.
No other details were provided.
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GREENWOOD, Ind. — Police are investigating a shooting at Greenwood Park Mall that happened around 6 p.m. Sunday.
Four people are dead and police tell 13News the shooter is among those killed.
Greenwood Police Chief James Ison said two others were wounded in the shooting and were being treated at area hospitals.
Early Monday morning, Johnson County Coroner Michael Pruitt identified those who had died as three males and one female. That includes the shooter, who police have only identified as an adult male. Their names are expected to be released later Monday at a 2 p.m. news conference.
Chief Ison previously stated Sunday night, before the coroner's investigation, that those shot included one male and four females.
The coroner's office is working with the Marion County Coroner's Office on positive identification of those who died. Their identifies are expected to be released some time Monday morning.
One of the victims injured is a 12-year-old girl that had a minor injury to her back, police said. She went home from the mall after the shooting, then to a hospital for treatment.
Ison said a "good Samaritan" witnessed the shooting, then shot and killed the shooter.
IMPD said the armed bystander who shot the shooter is cooperating with police. The bystander is believed to have had a handgun and chose to intervene when he saw the shooting. Ison said the bystander was a 22-year-old man from Bartholomew County was carrying a gun lawfully. Police have not shared his name.
"This has shaken us to our core. This isn't something we've seen in Greenwood before. It is absolutely horrendous," Ison said. He went on to say that they have trained for active shooter situations like this and he was proud of the response from law enforcement.
Police said the shooter had a long rifle and several magazines of ammunition.
Indianapolis Metro Police is assisting at the scene and said there was no known ongoing threat during a news conference at 7:45 p.m. Multiple police units went through the mall to make sure there were no people wounded or still sheltering in place.
People inside the mall at the time of the shooting told 13News reporter Logan Gay that they heard 20 gunshots in the food court. An IMPD spokesman said it appears shots were only fired in the food court area.
IMPD also said there is no information yet on a motive for the shooting, and investigators were interviewing witnesses who were taken to an area near the mall for questioning and reunification with their families.
Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers released a statement on Facebook thanking the armed bystander. It reads in part:
"This person saved lived tonight. On behalf of the City of Greenwood, I am grateful for his quick action and heroism in this situation."
In an earlier statement, the mayor asked for "prayers to the victims and our first responders."
A backpack found at the scene was cleared by investigators Sunday night.
Greenwood Park Mall deadly shooting July 17, 2022
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In a statement posted on social media late Sunday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said he is monitoring the ongoing investigation.
"Lives were lost today, and I’m thinking about all the victims of this horrible incident, now and in the days and weeks to come," Holcomb said in the post.
13News has reached out to mall owner Simon Property Group for information on when the mall would reopen. A recording for the mall said it would be closed Monday, but it would be open for normal business on Tuesday. A statement to 13News Monday morning reads:
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SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police are investigating a deadly rollover crash on the southwest side of town Monday.
The related video above was originally published July 17, 2022.
It happened around 8:15 a.m. on SW Loop 410 near Freeport Rd.
SAFD spokesman Woody Woodward said that the vehicle flipped killing one person.
This is a developing story.
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Veterans Voice: Recently passed legislation of interest to vets
By the time the General Assembly adjourned on June 24, it had passed several bills that will have an impact on local veterans.
The most significant appears to be the budget itself, which included a provision exempting all military pension income from state income tax effective in the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
According to John Gallo, president of the United Veterans Council of Rhode Island, 66 bills or resolutions were introduced in the General Assembly this session that related in some way to veterans. Of those, 24 were passed and have been signed by Gov. Dan McKee, or are awaiting his signature.
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Some had a very narrow focus, such as a tax exemption for an American Legion Post in East Providence and a lease amendment for the Benefit Street Armory in Providence. Bills also authorized East Providence and North Smithfield to adopt tax exemption classifications for veterans; the one in North Smithfield also applied to Gold Star parents.
Other bills carried significantly more import — such as the so-called “stolen valor” act, which made falsely pretending to be a member of the military a crime.
This legislation was inspired by the case of Sarah Jane Cavanaugh, an East Greenwich woman who claimed to be a Marine Corps veteran and a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. She forged documents showing she was suffering from lung cancer, and fraudulently collected more than $250,000 in benefits and contributions before a VA records check confirmed she had never served in the U.S. military.
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The new law allows prosecution of those who falsely represent themselves as members of the military, or as a veteran. The state crime would be punishable by a year in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
Other legislation signed into law will:
◘ Create a special motor vehicle registration plate for recipients of the Bronze Star Medal.
◘ Establish the Black Regiment Monument Commission to maintain the monument located in Patriots Park in Portsmouth.
◘ Entitle disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.
The House also created a nine-member commission to make recommendations for a Vietnam Memorial to be located in Providence. This commission is to report back to the House by Jan. 31.
Another bill awaiting the governor’s signature would authorize special license plates for recipients of the Purple Heart Medal.
If you know of a veteran who might benefit from the companionship of a dog or a cat, the path to such an adoption may be smoother starting next year. Legislation passed both houses waiving the fee if a veteran wished to adopt a dog or cat from a public animal shelter.
Important federal legislation is still pending
This year Congress passed several pieces of legislation that will benefit veterans. However, one very important proposal is still pending.
Military retired pay (calculated and paid by the Department of Defense) and disability compensation (calculated and paid by the Veterans Administration) are two completely different benefits established by Congress for two different reasons.
For many years, however, retired veterans who also qualified for VA disability compensation have suffered under an unfair policy called “concurrent receipt.” Under this policy, they could not receive both payments.
If veterans received a disability payment from the VA for service-connected injuries or illnesses, their retirement pay was reduced for every dollar of VA disability received. It’s the only such offset in the entire federal compensation system.
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Congress finally acknowledged this offset was an injustice in 2004, but lawmakers only partially corrected the problem because of cost. That year’s National Defense Authorization Act allowed concurrent receipt for those who had 20 or more years of service and a 50% or greater VA disability rating.
Left behind were those with a disability rating of less than 50%, as well as those with 50% or greater who were injured while on duty and were forced to medically retire before they reached 20 years of service.
Realizing the cost is a significant obstacle, veteran service organizations have tried chipping away at this inequity via an incremental approach. This year, 58 senators and 262 representatives have so far signed on to a bipartisan effort called the Major Richard Star Act, which would would expand the 2004 policy to include some 50,000 retirees who were forced into medical retirement by service-connected injuries or illnesses before they reached 20 years of service.
“Tens of thousands of military members forced to retire after combat-related injuries suffer a lifelong financial injustice,” wrote Tom Jurkowsky in the May 8 edition of The Hill, a Washington-based political website. “They must forfeit part of their vested retirement pay to receive disability compensation. Reducing the retirement pay of combat-disabled veterans is as wrong as it sounds, and Congress must act on pending legislation to correct this inequity.”
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The bill is named for an Army Reservist and combat engineer who served multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He contracted lung cancer due to toxic exposure during those deployments.
According to Jurkowsky, Star learned about the reduction in his retirement pay from his hospital bed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after his last deployment to Iraq.
“Driven to represent his fellow wounded warriors … he started visiting offices in the House and Senate office buildings. Although he struggled to make it down the halls, often out of breath, he pushed Congress to introduce legislation that would remedy this offset provision.”
Star died of his illness in February 2021.
Rhode Island Congressmen David Cicilline and James Langevin have both signed on to the House version of this bill, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is a cosponsor of the Senate version. (According to available information, Sen. Jack Reed has not yet signed on to the bill. There has been no response yet to a request for clarification that was emailed to his office on Friday.)
Calendar
July 25, 6 p.m., Congressman David Cicilline will host his annual veterans community conversation at Slater Park Pavilion, 825 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket. The event will feature a BBQ dinner for veterans, active servicemembers and their families. All attendees must RSVP in advance. Spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. You can sign up online here, or by calling (401) 729-5600 or emailing CicillineRSVP@mail.house.gov.
Representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services will be available to answer questions.
July 30, 1 to 4 p.m., Learn to catch, shuck and cook your own shellfish at North Kingstown Town Beach. Everything is free for service members, veterans and their families. The Providence Vet Center is teaming up with the Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife and local shellfisherman Jody King to offer this opportunity. No RSVP needed.
Questions? Call Justyn Charon at (401) 739-0167 or email Justyn.Charon@va.gov
Ocean therapy available free to veterans through Oct. 16. One-on-one sessions as well as an eight-week program are available. Break Through Waves combines yoga, mindfulness, and breathing exercises with surf therapy or stand-up paddle boarding. The one- to two-hour session is specifically designed for those who have experienced trauma or who have been diagnosed with PTSD.
Surfing program takes place at Easton’s Beach (First Beach), 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport. Stand-up paddle boarding is at West Island, corner of Goulart Memorial Drive and Alder Street, Fairhaven. For details or to sign up visit breakthroughwaves.com. This programming is made available through the Providence Vet Center.
Mondays, 4 to 8:30 p.m., Narragansett Bow Hunters, 1531 Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown, offering an opportunity to learn archery at no charge. Everything you need will be provided (bows, arrows, arm guards, targets, finger tabs, and instruction). No RSVP needed. For further information call (401) 295-7228 or visit narragansettbowhunters.org.
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VALPARAISO — Prosecutors are taking a second shot this week at trying a nearly-three-year-old rape and incest case after the first attempt ended in a mistrial a month ago.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday morning in the criminal case against 58-year-old Porter resident Elon Howe.
Jurors in the trial a month ago watched as Howe told a detective during a videotaped interview how he attempted to have sexual intercourse with an intellectually disabled family member.
While describing how the adult woman "liked attention," Howe took blame for his actions.
"I'm the bad person," he told Porter police Detective Sgt. Tawni Komisarcik during the July 29, 2019, interview.
Prosecutors and defense agreed to last month's mistrial after learning that a piece of evidence had mistakenly been presented to jurors, according to the court.
"Both the State and Defense asked for a mistrial based upon the potential prejudice to the case from the jury’s access to this evidence," the court said at the time. "The court granted their joint motion."
"When there are trials there is always a risk of a mistrial," Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann had said. "It is unfortunate, but we do plan to retry the case."
Defense attorney Mark Chargualaf said, "We look forward to trying this case again."
The case is before Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer.
Komisarcik had testified last month that her department was alerted to the accusations against Howe on July 10, 2019, and went to the local Fairhaven Baptist Church where the pastor told them a church member had been told of the abuse by the alleged victim.
The church member told police the alleged victim was helping out with day care at the church on July 7, 2019, when she mentioned she was Howe's "belated birthday present," court documents state. It was at that point that she described the sex acts and the pain it caused her.
"He stated that she (his wife) has not been giving him attention," police said of Howe. "Howe did not deny the allegations and said that he would try to be a better (family member)."
Komisarcik said the woman's responses reminded her of a 5-year-old child.
DeBoer ruled earlier that the woman, who reportedly has an IQ of 48, which places her in the severely intellectually disabled range, is not competent to testify during the trial.
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DYER — Vladlen Kozliuk serves on the Ukrainian border patrol, defending his country from invading Russian forces in a bloody war that's stretched on for months.
He also competes on the Ukrainian Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Team, grappling on the mat with opponents from around the globe. He recently was pulled off border duty overnight to participate in a European wrestling championship in Budapest, Hungary, where he placed third despite not getting the chance to practice beforehand since the Russians invaded his country back in February.
Kozliuk is one of many members of the Ukrainian Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Team who serves in the armed forces in Ukraine and only gets to take time off to practice or compete.
The Olympic athletes from war-torn Ukraine came to Northwest Indiana to train for a few weeks at Hammond Central High School and the Hammond Sportsplex. The intensity of the training shows on their broad, muscled backs and bruised faces. But they're also visiting the United States for the first time in many cases. They went on a whirlwind tour of Chicago, tried out Taco Bell and, on Sunday, dug into American southern-style barbecue for the first time at Doc's Smokehouse in Dyer.
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"One thing that caught me is they only have a $35 per diem to eat," Doc's Co-owner and Chief BBQ Officer Brent Brashier said. "We were talking: 'Let's feed them. I know a guy that can do that.'"
Doc's BBQ, Meats by Linz and Realtor Matt Maloney arranged for a barbecue feast Sunday for the Ukrainian National Olympic Team, which placed third overall after scoring a few medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
"I was a wrestler in high school, so this was special to me," Brashier said. "It's a very gratifying feeling to be able to do something like this."
Doc's fed the Olympians coleslaw, dirty rice, potato salad, beans, brisket, pork, sausage and ribs, all smoked for 12-14 hours overnight. A line of wrestlers piled high their plates on a buffet line.
"I wanted to give them a little of everything, the full southern barbecue experience," he said. "I wanted it to be the real deal. It's mostly their first time in America. There's such a diverse dining scene. They're going to eat some interesting foods in the Region just because the Region is a microcosm of a melting pot. You can all different kinds of food here. But I think we're unique, and I want to share it with them. It's something completely new and different to them. I looked it up, barbecue in Ukraine is like shish kabobs. That's the closest parallel."
The team has been using the wrestling room, weight room, pool, track, football field and gym at Hammond Central, which was newly constructed last year, and the recently built Hammond Sportsplex.
"Some of these guys are from the region where there's a war now, a battlefield," said Zhan Beleniuk, an Olympic Gold Medalist who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics and serves on the Ukrainian Parliament. "For these guys, it's a good chance to train under normal conditions. It's very important for a sportsman to have good conditions. We came here, stayed in comfortable rooms and trained in comfortable facilities."
Since July 8, the team has been training in Hammond two or three times a day. It's preparing for a world championship in Belgrade, Serbia, in September. They had been training on the west side of Ukraine, in different places away from the front lines.
"Now with Ukraine's situation, Russia is bombing our cities. They're killing our children," Beleniuk said. "It's very difficult to prepare. You're thinking about your safety, the safety of your parent, the safety of your family. The situation is so difficult."
They will continue to train in Hammond through Aug. 3.
"Now we must present our country around the world," Beleniuk said. "We must tell the world about the situation inside the country, how Russia is killing our people and destroying our civil infrastructure and cities. Other countries must support us so we can get a big victory in this war. We sportsmen have a very important mission — not only wrestling, not only winning but to communicate the situation inside of our country, to tell the truth about our nation. Russian propaganda creates a lot of fakes about Ukraine, and we must destroy these fakes and tell the truth. Ukraine is an independent county, and we want to make our own political decision about the future."
Beleniuk said he was heartened to see so many Ukrainian flags around Chicago and other shows of support. Ukraine needs military support and weapons to prevail.
"Russia is a huge army," he said. "If you look at a map, you can see a small Ukraine and a very big Russian Federation. It's a war for the right reasons. It's about freedom and human rights. We need support. Every day our country loses people and soldiers. It's so terrible and so difficult for us. It's hard for every Ukrainian now. A lot of Ukrainians became refugees. We must get a victory. We must win. It's difficult to train when you're worried about Russian attacks on your country."
Ukraine needs financial aid to withstand the onslaught of the Russian invasion, Beleniuk said.
"Our economy is in a very, very terrible situation," he said. "Business stopped. A lot of our economic infrastructure was destroyed. That's why our situation is so difficult. We need support from everyone."
The Ukrainian wrestlers were grateful for the barbecue at Doc's with many going back for seconds. Servers brought them trays filled with water, Coke and orange juice.
"Our sportsmen need a lot of protein," Beleniuk said. "That's why meat is good for us. We do a lot of training and need a lot of power and good, healthy food."
The wrestlers tore into the brisket, pulled pork and other smoked meats. They weren't familiar with the buns traditionally used to make sandwiches, with many eating them like dinner rolls.
"This type of food is great for wrestlers because they have to be tough and powerful," said head coach Vladimir Shatsky through a translator.
They're grateful for the chance to train safely in the United States, which should aid them in their pursuit of international championships, he said.
"Almost all the guys are in the armed forces of Ukraine. If they are not at the training camp, they are on the front line," Shatsky said. "If they are not training, they're there. Then they're not getting any practice. Now they can prepare themselves to compete for championships."
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, the Indiana governor's office and Indiana Sports Corp. brought the wrestling team to train in Hammond.
"Brent with Doc's is on the board and brought them to Dyer, Indiana, to show them southern hospitality and southern cooking, Hoosier hospitality, really," SSCVA Board of Directors President Andy Qunell said. "I know they already ate at Taco Bell. Some of them had heard Taco Bell was great."
Maloney said it was heartwarming and uplifting to feed the Olympic athletes.
"They guys have been through so much in their homeland," he said. "We just want to give something back."
It's also an excellent way to showcase Northwest Indiana, Quenell said.
"We're showcasing the world-class facilities we have in the Region," he said. "People are coming from across the world to come here and train."
When the Ukrainian wrestlers win medals at the next Olympics, Northwest Indiana can know it played a part, Shatsky said. The Ukrainian National Team is now competing for something bigger than just the sport.
"When we are back over there, we are fighting for our lives," Shatsky said through a translator. "We hope all the issues can be solved through diplomacy. We hope that sport will unite people and there will be no wars in the world ever." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/dyer/ukrainian-olympic-wrestlers-try-southern-barbecue-for-the-first-time-at-docs-its-hard-for/article_92af164a-050e-5799-bb1e-6a2514b9ab79.html | 2022-07-18T14:18:45 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/dyer/ukrainian-olympic-wrestlers-try-southern-barbecue-for-the-first-time-at-docs-its-hard-for/article_92af164a-050e-5799-bb1e-6a2514b9ab79.html |
YORK, Pa. — An Adams County teen died last week of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash on July 6, the York County Coroner's Office reported.
Andrew Karabinos Jr., 17, of Reading Township, succumbed to his injuries last Friday at York County Hospital, according to Coroner Pamela Gay.
Karabinos was the driver of a vehicle that failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway while traveling on Hunterstown Hampton Road in Adams County at about 8:30 p.m. on July 6, Gay said.
The vehicle overturned, and Karabinos was flown from the scene to York Hospital, according to Gay.
He succumbed to his injuries at about 5:50 p.m. on July 15.
Gay determined Karabinos died of blunt force head trauma and ruled that the manner of death was accidental.
There will be no autopsy, but routine toxicology will be performed, Gay said.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by State Police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/andrew-karabinos-jr-fatal-crash-adams-county-july-6/521-3940dbdb-9e3f-4ea6-b35e-4dbbdb827e64 | 2022-07-18T14:21:58 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/andrew-karabinos-jr-fatal-crash-adams-county-july-6/521-3940dbdb-9e3f-4ea6-b35e-4dbbdb827e64 |
Authorities have arrested an attempted murder suspect after seeking the Bismarck man for nearly a week.
James Vann, 38, was taken into custody without incident at a residence in the 3200 block of Mandan's Twin City Drive shortly after 7:30 p.m. Sunday, according to Bismarck Officer Lynn Wanner. Bismarck and Mandan police were assisted by officers with the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Vann after he allegedly fired a gun into a vehicle in the 1000 block of West Turnpike Avenue in Bismarck last Tuesday afternoon. He was wanted on felony charges of attempted murder and terrorizing, according to court documents. Additional charges are pending, according to Wanner.
Police believe the alleged shooting was a targeted attack. Vann allegedly threatened to kill the other driver and that man's family. No one was hurt.
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Bismarck officers with the assistance of the West Dakota SWAT team on Tuesday evening checked a residence but no one was inside. Police on Thursday night briefly pursued Vann in Bismarck but called off the vehicle chase out of concern for public safety. Officers on Friday closed a portion of South Third Street while a search operation for Vann was conducted at a Bismarck hotel, but he wasn't found.
Vann in 2017 was found guilty of four counts of terrorizing. The charges were filed after a May 2016 incident in which he brandished a gun while threatening to kill his girlfriend and police. Court records also show he is scheduled for a July 27 jury trial on a felony drug charge. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bismarck-attempted-murder-suspect-arrested-in-mandan-vann-taken-into-custody-without-incident/article_de8a4e08-0696-11ed-9a66-af4fa4424c03.html | 2022-07-18T14:25:06 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bismarck-attempted-murder-suspect-arrested-in-mandan-vann-taken-into-custody-without-incident/article_de8a4e08-0696-11ed-9a66-af4fa4424c03.html |
SAGINAW (WJRT) - The City of Saginaw is scheduled to resume water shutoffs this week for customers with past due accounts.
The city temporarily stopped shutoffs in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It said it had worked over the past 18 months to help residents and business owners who were struggling financially. The city said it connected customers with local agencies that could provide assistance.
According to the city, some unpaid bills were as high as $3,000 from the moratorium.
The city said the shutoffs would start again on Monday, July 18.
Customers needed to arrange a payment plan to avoid having their water cutoff.
For more information on water payments click here. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/city-of-saginaw-to-resume-water-shutoffs-for-past-due-accounts/article_5b97acf0-0698-11ed-9129-83ad139f8d8f.html | 2022-07-18T14:31:37 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/city-of-saginaw-to-resume-water-shutoffs-for-past-due-accounts/article_5b97acf0-0698-11ed-9129-83ad139f8d8f.html |
FLINT (WJRT) - Police and troopers are investigating a deadly shooting on Flint's north side.
They said a 20-year-old man died after being shot in a home on Milliken Court off East Carpenter Road at around 6:30 am Sunday.
Investigators said they did not have a suspect in custody.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Flint Major Case Unit at 810-240-2995 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245) to report a tip. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/police-troopers-investigate-deadly-shooting-in-flint/article_ca2bc24e-069a-11ed-895e-3f7ff48c485a.html | 2022-07-18T14:31:43 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/police-troopers-investigate-deadly-shooting-in-flint/article_ca2bc24e-069a-11ed-895e-3f7ff48c485a.html |
Yvonne and Bob Polich laughed as Rebecca Merritt, life enrichment director at The Westmont at Short Pump senior living community, read a poem on Friday during a ceremony after their recommitment. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate the couple’s 73 years of marriage.
photos by ALEXA WELCH EDLUND/TIMES-DISPATCH
Pictures from Bob and Yvonne Polich’s wedding in 1949 decorated a table at The Westmont on Friday. The couple moved to Richmond more than 12 years ago and to the community a little over a year ago.
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Wishes were placed on a table for Bob and Yvonne Polich as they recommit to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents and staff joined them as they celebrated 73 years of marriage.
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Howard and Josephine Smith came to celebrate Bob and Yvonne Polich’s 73 years of marriage as the couple recommitted to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022.
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Yvonne and Bob Polich kissed after their recommitment ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump senior living community on Friday. The Rev. Armando deLeon, a deacon from St. Augustine Catholic Church, officiated. Yvonne, 97, and Bob, 98, grew up in Portland, Ore.
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Ed Polich accompanied his mother, Yvonne Polich, at The Westmont on Friday before she and his father, Bob, recommitted to each other after being married for 73 years. Ed has a brother, Bob.
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Bob and Yvonne Polich laugh as Rebecca Merritt reads a poem during a ceremony after they recommitted their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate their 73 years of marriage. Merritt is life enrichment director at The Westmont.
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Bob and Yvonne Polich react as Rebecca Merritt reads a poem during a ceremony after they recommitted their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate their 73 years of marriage. Merritt is life enrichment director at The Westmont.
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Bob and Yvonne Polich react as Rebecca Merritt reads a poem during a ceremony after they recommitted their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate their 73 years of marriage. Merritt is life enrichment director at The Westmont.
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Bob and Yvonne Polich react as Rebecca Merritt reads a poem during a ceremony after they recommitted their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate their 73 years of marriage. Merritt is life enrichment director at The Westmont.
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Ed Polich walks his mother Yvonne Polich down the aisle as Yvonne and Bob Polich recommit to each other after being married for 73 years during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community where they live. Fellow residents celebrated with them Friday, July 15, 2022.
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Flower girl Betty Kulivan throws petals before Yvonne Polich walks down the aisle to recommit her vows along with her husband Bob Polich during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents celebrated their 73 years together with them.
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Bob Polich waits for Yvonne, his wife of 73 years, to walk down the aisle so they can recommit to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in the celebration.
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"We Still Do" tops the cake for Bob and Yvonne Polich's celebration after recommitting their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. The couple celebrated 73 years of marriage this year.
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Bob and Yvonne Polich kiss before they recommit their wedding vows during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Deacon Armando deLeon, left, officiated the ceremony. Their son Ed Polich walked his mother down the aisle.
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Bob and Yvonne Polich recommit to each other after being married for 73 years during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Deacon Armando deLeon officiated the ceremony viewed by staff and fellow residents of the Polichs.
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Bob and Yvonne Polich cut their cake after recommitting their wedding vows during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. They were celebrating 73 years of marriage with fellow residents.
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Employee Amanda Waggy photographs Bob and Yvonne Polich after the couple recommitted to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. The couple celebrated 73 years of marriage with staff and fellow residents.
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Bob and Yvonne Polich talk with people after they recommittted to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents and staff joined them in celebrating their 73 marriage.
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"We Still Do" decorates a wall above where Bob and Yvonne Polich will recommit their wedding vows during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. The couple has been married for 73 years this year.
They met in first grade and went through grade school together, reunited after he returned home from World War II, fell in love, married and raised a family, and now, a lifetime later, they’ve been through better and worse, sickness and health, and here they are.
Or, as the words atop the tiered wedding cake said, in celebration of 73 years of marriage, “We still do.”
Bob and Yvonne Polich recommitted to each other on Friday in a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump, a senior living community where they live. Bob, 98, and Yvonne, 97, were encouraged by Westmont officials to do something special for their 73rd, which actually occurred last January, but couldn’t be commemorated in such a public fashion because the community was still on high COVID alert.
So, on Friday, an activity room was transformed into a wedding chapel of sorts. There were flowers, a red carpet and, of course, the cake. Ed Polich, 68, escorted his mother down the aisle. The Rev. Armando deLeon, a deacon from St. Augustine Catholic Church, officiated.
“It worked out beautifully,” Bob said after the ceremony.
“It was exciting,” Yvonne added.
The Poliches were married in 1949 in Portland, Ore., where they had grown up. Their families lived not too far from each other, and they attended the same parochial school before moving on to different high schools. They lost touch until they saw each other at church one Sunday after Bob had come back from serving in World War II where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge with the U.S. Army’s artillery division. They saw each other after church, chatted and renewed acquaintance.
Soon after Yvonne walked in the door of her home, the phone rang. It was Bob, asking if he could stop by for a visit.
“He came up within 5 or 10 minutes,” Yvonne recalled.
In due time, there was a visit to the local drive-in for Cokes, more calls, more visits — “My mother always thought he was such a gentleman,” Yvonne said — and a kiss on the porch. They were totally smitten with each other and eventually were married at historic St. Patrick Catholic Church in Portland. They had two boys — Ed and Bob — and a full life.
Yvonne worked for a time as secretary for the mayor of Portland before becoming a stay-at-home mother for her boys. Bob was a longtime schoolteacher for grades 5-8. He also worked as the official timekeeper for the Portland Trailblazers NBA team for more than 20 years, so he and Yvonne attended hundreds of basketball games.
Fun fact: Bob was the timekeeper for the 1977 season when the Blazers won their only NBA championship. Further fun fact: He wasn’t actually at the final game when the Blazers won the title.
“The same day of the title game was my graduation from Oregon State University,” said Ed Polich. “Dad missed that game to come to my graduation.”
They eventually left Portland and moved to San Diego to be closer to son Bob. After he relocated to Boston, they decided to move to Richmond to be closer to their granddaughters and Ed, and as Bob put it, “give him a chance.” That was more than a dozen years ago. A little over a year ago, they moved to Westmont, where they live independently, still get around well and have wonderful memories.
Like this one from 73 years ago, as they were on their way to the church to be married.
“On the front porch of my future mother-in-law’s place, my wife stepping out of the front door,” said Bob, setting the scene. “That’s when tears came to my eyes because she was so beautiful.”
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Yvonne and Bob Polich laughed as Rebecca Merritt, life enrichment director at The Westmont at Short Pump senior living community, read a poem on Friday during a ceremony after their recommitment. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate the couple’s 73 years of marriage.
Pictures from Bob and Yvonne Polich’s wedding in 1949 decorated a table at The Westmont on Friday. The couple moved to Richmond more than 12 years ago and to the community a little over a year ago.
Wishes were placed on a table for Bob and Yvonne Polich as they recommit to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents and staff joined them as they celebrated 73 years of marriage.
Howard and Josephine Smith came to celebrate Bob and Yvonne Polich’s 73 years of marriage as the couple recommitted to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022.
Yvonne and Bob Polich kissed after their recommitment ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump senior living community on Friday. The Rev. Armando deLeon, a deacon from St. Augustine Catholic Church, officiated. Yvonne, 97, and Bob, 98, grew up in Portland, Ore.
Ed Polich accompanied his mother, Yvonne Polich, at The Westmont on Friday before she and his father, Bob, recommitted to each other after being married for 73 years. Ed has a brother, Bob.
Bob and Yvonne Polich laugh as Rebecca Merritt reads a poem during a ceremony after they recommitted their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate their 73 years of marriage. Merritt is life enrichment director at The Westmont.
Bob and Yvonne Polich react as Rebecca Merritt reads a poem during a ceremony after they recommitted their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate their 73 years of marriage. Merritt is life enrichment director at The Westmont.
Bob and Yvonne Polich react as Rebecca Merritt reads a poem during a ceremony after they recommitted their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate their 73 years of marriage. Merritt is life enrichment director at The Westmont.
Bob and Yvonne Polich react as Rebecca Merritt reads a poem during a ceremony after they recommitted their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in to celebrate their 73 years of marriage. Merritt is life enrichment director at The Westmont.
Ed Polich walks his mother Yvonne Polich down the aisle as Yvonne and Bob Polich recommit to each other after being married for 73 years during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community where they live. Fellow residents celebrated with them Friday, July 15, 2022.
Flower girl Betty Kulivan throws petals before Yvonne Polich walks down the aisle to recommit her vows along with her husband Bob Polich during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents celebrated their 73 years together with them.
Bob Polich waits for Yvonne, his wife of 73 years, to walk down the aisle so they can recommit to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents joined in the celebration.
"We Still Do" tops the cake for Bob and Yvonne Polich's celebration after recommitting their wedding vows at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. The couple celebrated 73 years of marriage this year.
Bob and Yvonne Polich kiss before they recommit their wedding vows during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Deacon Armando deLeon, left, officiated the ceremony. Their son Ed Polich walked his mother down the aisle.
Bob and Yvonne Polich recommit to each other after being married for 73 years during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Deacon Armando deLeon officiated the ceremony viewed by staff and fellow residents of the Polichs.
Bob and Yvonne Polich cut their cake after recommitting their wedding vows during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. They were celebrating 73 years of marriage with fellow residents.
Employee Amanda Waggy photographs Bob and Yvonne Polich after the couple recommitted to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. The couple celebrated 73 years of marriage with staff and fellow residents.
Bob and Yvonne Polich talk with people after they recommittted to each other during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. Fellow residents and staff joined them in celebrating their 73 marriage.
"We Still Do" decorates a wall above where Bob and Yvonne Polich will recommit their wedding vows during a ceremony at The Westmont at Short Pump Community Friday, July 15, 2022. The couple has been married for 73 years this year. | https://richmond.com/news/local/after-73-years-of-marriage-couple-in-their-90s-renews-vows-in-short-pump-ceremony/article_3ae1a1fd-eec6-5536-9763-37fbe93073f0.html | 2022-07-18T14:32:41 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/after-73-years-of-marriage-couple-in-their-90s-renews-vows-in-short-pump-ceremony/article_3ae1a1fd-eec6-5536-9763-37fbe93073f0.html |
Jeff Johnston is the first one to tell you he had it made.
“I was living the ‘American dream.’ At 50 years old, I had a family, a nice house and a successful business — I was on top of the world,” Johnston said.
That all changed on Oct. 4, 2016, when he got a phone call saying that his 23-year old son, Seth, had died from a heroin overdose. Tragedy would strike once again when his wife died from alcoholism early in 2021.
He was at a crossroad in his life. “One road was a road of despair and hatred, and the other of inspiration and motivation,” he said.
He chose the latter. Battling his own alcohol abuse issues, Johnston got clean and began using his losses as a catalyst for something positive. In 2020, he founded Choices Network in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The nonprofit aims to help spread awareness about teen addiction and substance abuse.
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Johnston then launched a mobile initiative called “Living Undeterred.” The project entails speaking about substance abuse in all 50 states to audiences affected by addiction in one way or another.
The McShin Foundation, a recovery community organization in Henrico County, offered its facilities for Johnston’s stop in Virginia. The foundation provides services to recovering addicts including recovery and reentry to society programs, sober living facilities and court advocacy.
John Shinholser, McShin’s president, says speakers like Johnston are crucial to his foundation’s participants who are struggling with addiction themselves, to show them they aren’t alone in their fight.
“It’s critical for new participants to be exposed to these types of community events and the social connection that conveys a sense of hope,” Shinholser said. “Jeff Johnston is a man who had a lot of things happen to him that could have made him a bitter, angry recluse, but he chose to turn that into something positive and make a difference.”
Shinholser calls people like Johnston “hope dealers.”
Through his nonprofit, Johnston also wrote a book about the loss of his son and his subsequent experiences. It’s called “This One’s For You: An Inspirational Journey Through Addiction, Death & Meaning.” With eight states left, Johnston and his team are now heading for the Southwest to continue “dealing hope.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/at-mcshin-father-tells-familys-story-of-addiction-to-help-others/article_2f89069a-6281-5939-9302-c9a6e8334a48.html | 2022-07-18T14:32:47 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/at-mcshin-father-tells-familys-story-of-addiction-to-help-others/article_2f89069a-6281-5939-9302-c9a6e8334a48.html |
The national average price of regular gasoline is now $4.57 per gallon, down more than 40 cents from one month ago, according to AAA data published Friday. Prices have been falling steadily for the past 30 days following a decline in crude oil prices. White House officials told reporters on July 12 that retail prices could drop by 50 cents per gallon over the next several weeks.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dallas, TX metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 15. State gas tax data is from World Population Review. Connecticut and New York have temporarily suspended gas taxes to help consumers while the cost of gas has increased.
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Dallas by the numbers
– Gas current price: $4.08
— Texas average: $4.11
— Texas gas tax: $0.20 per gallon (#42 highest among all states)
– Week change: -$0.21 (-4.9%)
– Year change: +$1.23 (+43.0%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.84 (6/16/22)
– Diesel current price: $5.02
– Week change: -$0.12 (-2.4%)
– Year change: +$2.05 (+69.1%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.48 (6/20/22)
Metros with the most expensive gas
#1. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA: $6.18
#2. Napa, CA: $6.15
#3. Bakersfield, CA: $6.12
Metros with the least expensive gas
#1. Laredo, TX: $3.75
#2. Warner Robins, GA: $3.77
#3. Albany, GA: $3.80
States with the highest gas tax per gallon
#1. Pennsylvania: $0.59
#2. California: $0.53
#3. Washington: $0.52
States with the lowest gas tax per gallon
#1. Alaska: $0.0895
#2. Hawaii: $0.16
#3. Virginia: $0.162 | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-gas-prices-have-changed-in-dallas-in-the-last-week-10/ | 2022-07-18T14:34:36 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-gas-prices-have-changed-in-dallas-in-the-last-week-10/ |
The national average price of regular gasoline is now $4.57 per gallon, down more than 40 cents from one month ago, according to AAA data published Friday. Prices have been falling steadily for the past 30 days following a decline in crude oil prices. White House officials told reporters on July 12 that retail prices could drop by 50 cents per gallon over the next several weeks.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 15. State gas tax data is from World Population Review. Connecticut and New York have temporarily suspended gas taxes to help consumers while the cost of gas has increased.
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Fort Worth by the numbers
– Gas current price: $4.05
— Texas average: $4.11
— Texas gas tax: $0.20 per gallon (#42 highest among all states)
– Week change: -$0.23 (-5.4%)
– Year change: +$1.20 (+41.9%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.84 (6/16/22)
– Diesel current price: $5.00
– Week change: -$0.13 (-2.6%)
– Year change: +$2.03 (+68.7%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.45 (6/20/22)
Metros with the most expensive gas
#1. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA: $6.18
#2. Napa, CA: $6.15
#3. Bakersfield, CA: $6.12
Metros with the least expensive gas
#1. Laredo, TX: $3.75
#2. Warner Robins, GA: $3.77
#3. Albany, GA: $3.80
States with the highest gas tax per gallon
#1. Pennsylvania: $0.59
#2. California: $0.53
#3. Washington: $0.52
States with the lowest gas tax per gallon
#1. Alaska: $0.0895
#2. Hawaii: $0.16
#3. Virginia: $0.162 | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-gas-prices-have-changed-in-fort-worth-in-the-last-week-10/ | 2022-07-18T14:34:42 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-gas-prices-have-changed-in-fort-worth-in-the-last-week-10/ |
CHEHALIS, Wash. — Bob Kabel graduated from USC, worked for decades as a civil engineer, and has five great-grandchildren, but what does the 100-year-old Chehalis resident consider his greatest accomplishment?
“Saving the world,” said Kabel, who was an Army engineer from 1942 to 1946.
Kabel helped liberate Europe during World War II, arriving on the beaches of Normandy two months after the Allied invasion.
For his 100th birthday on Thursday, members of the Cascade Warbirds flew over Kabel’s assisted living center in a four-airplane formation.
The volunteer organization, made up of mostly veterans, fly former military planes at airshows, and to honor of fellow veterans.
Kabel said it was an honor seeing the planes fly overhead, just for his birthday. He did not know any of the pilots and said he wasn’t sure if he deserved the honor.
“No more than anyone else,” said Kabel. ”There’s a whole lot of us. There aren’t many left, but there were a lot of us and they all deserve something. This is the best.” | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/flyover-war-veterans-100th-birthday/281-9b4a254f-96b1-437f-a9fd-e2bf380ca9e5 | 2022-07-18T14:41:37 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/flyover-war-veterans-100th-birthday/281-9b4a254f-96b1-437f-a9fd-e2bf380ca9e5 |
ELLENTON, Fla. — Deputies arrested a man early Monday in connection to a weekend shooting at the Ellenton Premium Outlets that injured an 18-year-old.
Octavio Banos, 18, is charged with a count of attempted murder, according to a Manatee County Sheriff's Office news release. He was arrested around 4:30 a.m. at his home after being identified as two of the three people accused of being involved in Sunday's shooting.
Deputies say evidence was collected after law enforcement executed a search warrant at Banos' house with the help of a SWAT team. The car used in the shooting was located at another home near the mall, the sheriff's office added.
The 18-year-old who was shot while shopping with a friend at the outlets on Factory Shops Boulevard is still hospitalized as of Monday morning. It's expected he will survive his injuries.
The teen shot was approached by three other men he knew and began to argue, the sheriff's office said in a news release Sunday. The 18-year-old's friend walked away from the argument and later, the three men walked up to the 18-year-old near the parking lot and another argument ensured, deputies say.
During the fight, one of the three men reportedly pulled out a gun and shot the teen. The man was struck in the leg and groin area of his body and left the shooting on foot, the news release said.
Law enforcement says the three men were seen driving away from the parking lot in a small black car.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A child was found dead Friday in Altamonte Springs, leading to the arrest of one person, according to police.
Altamonte Springs police responded to a home on Raymond Avenue, where officers found the child unresponsive.
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Police said the child was pronounced dead, and an arrest was made.
The age and gender of the child and information about who was arrested has not been released.
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Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. Given the current state of the real estate market, housing affordability plays a determining role for buyers. As of July 17, 2022, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.09%. As a result of higher mortgage rates across the board, home prices have risen significantly. The typical home value in the United States increased over the last year by +20.7% to $349,816.
Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are definitely certain areas that have a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value. Whether you choose to hold off your home-buying plans in hopes of the market cooling down or are looking to buy ASAP, it’s good to educate yourself on the market in different cities.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Orlando using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of June 2022. The ZVHI represents a seasonally adjusted price for the middle market for all homes. Data was available for 64 cities and towns in Orlando. Charts for each city show the monthly typical home value since January 2018.
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#30. Howey in the Hills, FL
- Typical home value: $411,680
- 1-year price change: +33.3%
- 5-year price change: +76.4%
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#29. Ocoee, FL
- Typical home value: $415,463
- 1-year price change: +32.0%
- 5-year price change: +77.5%
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#28. Saint Cloud, FL
- Typical home value: $416,183
- 1-year price change: +41.7%
- 5-year price change: +86.5%
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#27. Citrus Ridge, FL
- Typical home value: $423,184
- 1-year price change: +43.6%
- 5-year price change: +85.1%
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#26. Conway, FL
- Typical home value: $424,973
- 1-year price change: +27.6%
- 5-year price change: +73.4%
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#25. Winter Springs, FL
- Typical home
value: $427,188
- 1-year price change: +27.8%
- 5-year price change: +68.5%
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#24. Clermont, FL
- Typical home value: $428,019
- 1-year price change: +33.6%
- 5-year price change: +77.1%
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#23. Sorrento, FL
- Typical home value: $432,643
- 1-year price change: +32.0%
- 5-year price change: +82.7%
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#22. Christmas, FL
- Typical home value: $438,028
- 1-year price change: +36.3%
- 5-year price change: +79.8%
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#21. Ferndale, FL
- Typical home value: $453,415
- 1-year price change: +37.3%
- 5-year price change: +94.2%
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#20. Longwood, FL
- Typical home value: $455,451
- 1-year price change: +27.2%
- 5-year price change: +66.2%
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#19. Winter Park, FL
- Typical home value: $459,463
- 1-year price change: +29.0%
- 5-year price change: +71.6%
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#18. Lake Mary, FL
- Typical home value: $470,948
- 1-year price change: +27.5%
- 5-year price change: +62.7%
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#17. Edgewood, FL
- Typical home value: $477,075
- 1-year price change: +30.4%
- 5-year price change: +70.6%
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#16. Gotha, FL
- Typical home value: $481,253
- 1-year price change: +33.0%
- 5-year price change: +68.1%
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#15. Wedgefield, FL
- Typical home value: $489,821
- 1-year price change: +33.9%
- 5-year price change: +73.9%
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#14. Maitland, FL
- Typical home value: $500,344
- 1-year price change: +30.3%
- 5-year price change: +62.8%
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#13. Oviedo, FL
- Typical home value: $500,825
- 1-year price change: +28.4%
- 5-year price change: +67.4%
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#12. Bithlo, FL
- Typical home value: $506,650
- 1-year price change: +35.3%
- 5-year price change: +76.9%
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#11. Belle Isle, FL
- Typical home value: $517,176
- 1-year price change: +29.0%
- 5-year price change: +66.8%
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#10. Doctor Phillips, FL
- Typical home value: $518,016
- 1-year price change: +31.0%
- 5-year price change: +60.1%
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#9. Oakland, FL
- Typical home value: $528,393
- 1-year price change: +36.3%
- 5-year price change: +70.9%
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#8. Montverde, FL
- Typical home value: $557,720
- 1-year price change: +35.2%
- 5-year price change: +75.3%
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#7. Winter Garden, FL
- Typical home value: $558,923
- 1-year price change: +37.5%
- 5-year price change: +79.1%
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#6. Geneva, FL
- Typical home value: $558,941
- 1-year price change: +28.5%
- 5-year price change: +66.3%
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#5. Celebration, FL
- Typical home value: $587,844
- 1-year price change: +39.4%
- 5-year price change: +63.3%
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#4. Windermere, FL
- Typical home value: $690,154
- 1-year price change: +35.5%
- 5-year price change: +68.5%
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#3. Bay Hill, FL
- Typical home value: $786,139
- 1-year price change: +30.3%
- 5-year price change: +55.5%
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#2. Lake Hart, FL
- Typical home value: $1,021,241
- 1-year price change: +35.6%
- 5-year price change: +68.0%
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#1. Lake Buena Vista, FL
- Typical home value: $4,508,413
- 1-year price change: +32.6%
- 5-year price change: +64.6%
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ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – A 20-year-old man was arrested on charges of using a pellet gun to shoot an alligator, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said video captured Peyton Anderson shooting at the alligator Sunday in a body of water behind his house in Rockledge. The video has not been released.
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The alligator was not a threat to anyone or domestic animals, deputies said.
According to sheriff’s officials, the alligator was “visibly in distress or pain” after being shot, and Anderson made a “spontaneous utterance” to deputies, admitting to shooting the alligator.
Anderson faces charges of animal cruelty and attempting to injure or kill an alligator without authority. He was jailed on a bond of $2,500. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/18/man-charged-with-shooting-alligator-in-brevard-deputies-say/ | 2022-07-18T14:48:28 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/18/man-charged-with-shooting-alligator-in-brevard-deputies-say/ |
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A pub crawl in downtown Cocoa Beach on Saturday will benefit and support homeless veterans in the area.
The first annual Pub Crawl for Homeless Veterans will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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There will be five stops during the crawl:
- Breezeway Bar and Grill from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Johnathan’s Pub from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Hunkerdown Hideaway Lounge from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Beach Shack from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Coconuts on the Beach from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring pop-top canned soups, meats, fruits and pastas. You can also bring bicycle locks, bug repellant and laundry detergent. The event will be co-hosted by National Veterans Homeless Support. Checks can be made out to NVHS as well.
The event is free, but tickets provide cheaper drink prices.
Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the event, which includes five drinks. To learn more, click here.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – This is Halloween ... well, almost.
Halloween is slinking into Orange County this weekend, bringing crafts, contests and more.
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SummerWeen is taking over Boxi Park in Lake Nona on Saturday and Sunday. Crafts, trick-or-treating and face painting will be offered on both days from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A kids costume parade will step off on Saturday at 2 p.m., while the adult costume contest starts at 10 p.m. On Sunday, bring your furry friend for the dog costume contest at 3 p.m.
There will be food and drink specials offered throughout the event. Live music will also be performed on both days.
For more information, click here.
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PARIS, Arkansas — Straight line winds hit the City of Paris Sunday, July 17, severely damaging the town's electric system.
According to the City's Facebook page, the storm caused trees and powerlines to fall all over the city.
Crews are working to rebuild but say it will likely take a few days. Officials are asking residents to prepare to be without electricity for at least two days.
To help conserve their food, residents can keep their refrigerator and freezer doors closed. If the doors stay closed, food will remain safe for up to four hours in a refrigerator, 48 hours in a full freezer and 24 hours in a half-full freezer.
The city says Mayor Daniel Rogers is working with the school district to open an area in the high school as a cooling station. More information on when that will open will be released soon.
City officials also ask everyone to conserve water because the tanks are low, causing water pressure issues. They ask that you only use water when you absolutely need to.
Stay with 5NEWS for updates on this developing story.
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The white gunman charged with killing 10 Black people in a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket is scheduled for arraignment Monday on an indictment that could make him eligible for the death penalty if he is found guilty.
Along with hate crimes and weapons counts, the 27-count federal indictment handed up last week contains special findings, including that Payton Gendron engaged in substantial planning to commit an act of terrorism and took aim at vulnerable older people — specifically 86-year-old Ruth Whitfield, 77-year-old Pearl Young, 72-year-old Katherine Massey, 67-year-old Heyward Patterson and 65-year-old Celestine Chaney.
The Justice Department said a decision on whether to seek the death penalty against the shooter, who turned 19 in June, would come later.
The alleged gunman, who livestreamed the May 14 attack, was arrested just outside the entrance of the Tops Friendly Supermarket after donning body armor and opening fire on weekend shoppers and employees in the parking lot and inside. Three people were wounded.
The store reopened to the public last week, two months after the attack.
Investigators say the shooter drove for more than three hours from his home in Conklin, New York, to a busy grocery store chosen for its location in a predominantly Black neighborhood, with the intent of killing as many Black people as possible. He was motivated, they said, by white supremacist beliefs which he described in online diary entries.
The 19-year-old wrote as far back as November about staging a livestreamed attack, practiced shooting from his car and did reconnaissance on the store two months before carrying out the plans, according to the writings.
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He arrived at the store wearing camouflage clothing and a tactical-style helmet fitted with a video camera.
The indictment seeks the forfeiture of an extensive arsenal recovered from the 19-year-old's car and home. It includes the Bushmaster XM-15 semi-automatic rifle used in the shooting and a 12-gauge loaded shotgun and loaded bolt-action rifle and ammunition taken from the car. Authorities seized additional ammunition and firearms accessories from his home.
The federal indictment charges the man with 10 counts of hate crimes resulting in death, three counts of hate crimes involving an attempt to kill three people and another hate crime count alleging he tried to kill other Black people in and around the store. It also includes 13 counts of using a firearm in a hate crime.
The alleged gunman also faces a parallel state prosecution on charges including hate-motivated domestic terrorism, murder and attempted murder as a hate crime. The domestic terrorism hate crime charge carries an automatic life sentence.
He has pleaded not guilty. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/buffalo-mass-shooter-to-be-arraigned-on-federal-charges/3778417/ | 2022-07-18T15:03:51 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/buffalo-mass-shooter-to-be-arraigned-on-federal-charges/3778417/ |
What to Know
- Authorities are looking for a man who ambushed two women in separate sex attacks in Manhattan an hour apart over the weekend
- Both attacks happened before dawn; one was near Central Park West and the other on Avenue A by East 4th
- The two victims were taken to hospitals for treatment of injuries and medical evaluations; anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS
A woman was ambushed by a sex predator on an electric bicycle who followed her in Manhattan, then got off the bike and chased her down, tackling her on the sidewalk, police say. And the same person is wanted in connection with a sex attack near Central Park on the Upper West Side an hour earlier.
The NYPD released chilling footage of the second attack, which happened around 5 a.m. Saturday near Avenue A and East Fourth Street. It shows the 28-year-old victim walking in the cross street, the man on the bike weaving in and around the lines on the pavement around her. He almost appears to bump into her at times, then swerves away.
She crosses the street and the footage cuts to another location. The woman is seen walking underneath a construction facade, along the sidewalk. Suddenly, someone is seen running from behind and tackling her.
Police say he told the woman he had a knife and forced her to perform oral sex. He never showed the weapon, they said. He fled the scene on his bicycle. The woman was taken to a hospital for abrasions and a medical evaluation.
The earlier attack linked to the same suspect happened around 4 a.m. near Central Park West and West 82nd Street, the NYPD said. In that case, a 23-year-old woman was walking when a man approached her from behind and pulled her to the ground, similar to how the Avenue A attack appeared to play out, based on surveillance footage.
A struggle ensued. Cops say the suspect held the victim down and sexually assaulted her. He ran off on foot, then was seen a short time later traveling southbound on Central Park West on an electric bicycle. That victim also had abrasions to her body and was taken to a hospital to be evaluated.
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Anyone with information on the suspect seen in the surveillance video (above) is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/have-you-seen-him-manhattan-sex-predator-wanted-in-2-ambush-attacks-an-hour-apart/3778728/ | 2022-07-18T15:03:59 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/have-you-seen-him-manhattan-sex-predator-wanted-in-2-ambush-attacks-an-hour-apart/3778728/ |
A man who was sleeping on the beach at Coney Island was struck and killed by a New York City parks department truck early Monday, police said.
The unidentified man was lying in the sand when he was hit by the parks department vehicle shortly before 3 a.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver remained at the scene. The death is under investigation.
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Police are looking for a stranger they say randomly attacked a 75-year-old woman in Manhattan last week, violently shoving her into an intersection as multiple witnesses turn around to look, authorities say and video shows.
According to the NYPD, the woman was walking near Broadway and West 168th Street around 9 p.m. Tuesday when the man struck her in the shoulder from behind.
Jarring surveillance footage captures the victim stumbling into an intersection after the apparent shove, which seems to take her completely off the ground. The man is then seen behind her. He stomps by her as she lays in the street, people turning around to watch, and then runs off, the footage shows. It's not clear from the brief clip if anyone went to help her.
The victim was able to walk to a hospital on the same street where she was attacked. She was treated for a broken left shoulder, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/stranger-breaks-75-year-old-womans-shoulder-in-unprovoked-nyc-attack-cops/3778818/ | 2022-07-18T15:04:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/stranger-breaks-75-year-old-womans-shoulder-in-unprovoked-nyc-attack-cops/3778818/ |
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a house fire early Monday morning.
Crews responded to the house, located at 512 Eighth Avenue, just before 5 a.m. and saw that the fire was visible on the roof over the garage.
There was a light extension of fire damage into the home from the garage, according to a tweet from the LAFCRD.
An investigator has just arrived on scene to determine the cause of the fire.
No injuries have been reported.
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Lindsey Graham court hearing about alleged election meddling for Trump: What to know
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is to have a federal court hearing in connection to an investigation into possible interference in Georgia's electoral process for the 2020 presidential election that Donald Trump narrowly lost to Joe Biden.
That hearing is scheduled for July 20 in Greenville, according to the Associated Press.
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Here's what to know about the allegations, the investigation and Graham's involvement:
- Graham was named in a subpoena issued by a special grand jury in Atlanta investigating allegations of interference in the 2020 presidential election along with members of former President Trump's legal team.
- Graham placed at least two phone calls to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in the weeks following the 2020 election seeking reexamination of absentee ballots to "explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump," according to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
- In a court filing last week, Graham said he wasn't seeking to interfere in the election when he asked Georgia officials to reexamine certain absentee ballots.
- Graham's lawyers are fighting the subpoena that seeks to compel testimony from the Republican from South Carolina.
- More than 100 potential witnesses were identified by prosecutors in the Georgia investigation led by Willis.
- In June, Raffensperger testified for several hours before the panel as part of its focus on a January 2021 telephone call in which Trump allegedly pressured state elections official to flip the election in Trump's favor.
- Graham attorneys Bart Daniel and Matt Austin have said, "Graham is neither a subject nor target of the investigation, simply a witness." His lawyers said Graham did not inject himself into Georgia's electoral process and never tried to alter the outcome of the election.
- "Sen. Graham was well within his rights to discuss with state officials the processes and procedures around administering elections," his attorneys said in a statement.
- Graham's lawyers said he expects to prevail in challenging the subpoena.
- A judge in South Carolina is to determine whether Graham's trip to Atlanta to testify would be an undue burden and whether the subpoena should be issued.
Check back for more on this developing story.
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Republic, KJZZ investigation examines how prison labor works in Arizona
After 15 months of gathering and analyzing more than 11,000 documents and building a computer program that downloaded tens of thousands of public profiles about prisoners that the Arizona Department of Corrections refused to provide, reporters at The Arizona Republic and KJZZ News found that prison labor — during the past 10 years — has become ubiquitous across the state.
Prison work, for example, is in places that many people would never have realized: Prisoners make the custom woodwork at hip bowling alleys; they construct trusses, cabinets, wall frames at well-known private home developments and luxury apartment buildings; they work inside kennels for pet adoption shelters; they build confessionals in churches; they act as janitors and groundskeepers at schools – but are told to keep out of sight of staff and students so no one knows they’re there.
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Many prisoners say they enjoy the jobs, if only because it gets them out into the free world and gives them something to do. The biggest problem: They are often paid less than $1 an hour. And despite the misconception that everything in their lives is paid for, prison life is really quite expensive. Prices for goods are about the same as in the outside world. From pens and paper to envelopes and stamps, it could take a full week for some prisoners to buy what they need to send a single letter to a family member by mail.
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But there are about 2,000 prisoners who are meant to get paid more. These elite members of the incarcerated population work for Arizona Correctional Industries, a state-run company under the auspices of the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Prisoners at ACI do two things: They either make products for sale to government entities and private businesses, or they are leased out to private companies that have trouble finding workers for jobs that few people in the free market would be willing to do.
Despite their higher pay, prisoners who work for ACI don’t get to keep it all. Far from it. The state takes large chunks from their paychecks, forcing them to pay room and board, utilities and other expenses. In some cases, prisoners pay upward of $700 a month to live in their own cells.
The Department of Corrections contends that the money helps offset the costs of incarceration, and ACI’s jobs help prisoners get work after they are released. Though the department would not make anyone available for a phone or in-person interview, they said via email that ACI’s “goal is simple and straightforward: it helps inmates with felony convictions find employment upon release.”
“By providing inmates with viable vocational skills and documented work experience, ACI also provides them with the opportunity to develop much-needed ‘softer’ professional skills,” the state-run company said.
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As to the deductions from prisoner paychecks, ACI said it’s not responsible for those. State law requires the Department of Corrections to remove that money.
Even before Arizona was a state, prisoners were mandated to work while riding out their sentences. The idea was to save the government money – not to help private companies turn a profit. When a territorial governor proposed the idea of leasing prisoners to companies for day labor, it never even received a vote.
But that changed in 1995 when ACI began quietly leasing out its captive workforce to a select group of farms, manufacturers and telecommunications companies.
More than a decade later, the company found the financial benefits to leasing prisoners to private companies far outweighed training them to manufacture products. While prisoners once obtained woodworking, metalworking, upholstery and other useful skills working at the ACI’s manufacturing shops, an increasing number were now farmed out to private companies, often at the expense of their health.
The Republic and KJZZ found multiple prisoners who reported injuries that were not recorded by the Department of Corrections and also hadn’t been properly treated. Some of them will never be able to work again. But they are not entitled to workers’ compensation or unemployment because they were incarcerated at the time of their workplace injuries.
From prisons to pews: Did an Arizona prisoner build that? Inmates make everyday items
The Department of Corrections contends that it and its private partners are required to follow all federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. But when asked about particular incidents, the Department of Correction did not provide evidence of any reports that had been done to ensure prisoner health and safety at any locations where prisoners worked.
The Republic’s and KJZZ’s five-part series reveals the detrimental effects of what happens when a state exploits some of its poorest people for their labor.
The investigation also challenges some of the Department of Corrections’ core statements about prison labor in the state, including how the jobs it offers through ACI work programs are the state’s best tools to reduce recidivism.
When the Department of Corrections refused to provide information that is publicly available on its website, The Republic built a computer program that downloaded the information itself. It then used the information to create a first-of-its-kind dataset that easily debunks statistics the department repeatedly offers up in its yearly reports and public statements. The upshot: those who work for ACI are not much better off when it comes to staying out of prison than anyone else who is locked behind bars.
The information also showed consistent racial disparities in hiring patterns among well-paying jobs at many of the state’s more high-profile companies that use prison labor.
Prisoners often get paid pennies on the dollar to perform tasks inside of the prison such as to mop floors, rake the yard or do agriculture work. So, when an opportunity comes to do the same job outside prison for a small bump in pay, the majority interviewed said they gladly made the move.
Prison city: This Arizona city is maintained with prison labor. That keeps taxes low. But what’s the human cost?
But working on the outside of prison comes with its own complications, such as being strip searched every day, being degraded in public by being forced to line up and have drug dogs sniff their rear ends, or working in intense heat for hours and then threatened by corrections officers for taking breaks when they’re tired.
The level of exploitation among prisoners in the state had economists on both sides of the political spectrum saying that the practice – even if economically principled – was a moral conundrum.
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BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Officials issued a boil water advisory to several parts of Buchanan County on Monday.
The affected areas are upstream from Stone Coal and include the following:
- Rockhouse Mountain
- Coon Branch
- Compton Mountain
- Jewell Valley
- Jewell Ridge
County leaders said the boil water notice will allow crews to perform water samples. The advisory will be lifted within the next three days. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/boil-water-notice-issued-for-parts-of-buchanan-county/ | 2022-07-18T15:18:15 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/boil-water-notice-issued-for-parts-of-buchanan-county/ |
It has been 30 years since dairy farmers Dane and Travis Boersma started slinging coffee from their pop-up stand along the highway in Grants Pass.
Since the early 1990s, Dutch Bros Coffee has grown to more than 500 shops drive-through outlets in 14 states. Dutch Bros continues to make a splash in small and big communities while growing its next generation of workers and leaders.
In 2004, Grants Pass native Tony Jantzer started working at a Dutch Bros in Woodland California.
“Growing up and seeing what Travis and Dave did in the drive-thru coffee business was amazing, especially since a lot of people were skeptical of it because it was such a new concept,” Jantzer said.
Jantzer knew once he started working there that becoming a franchise owner for Dutch Bros is what he wanted to do. After a few years of working to get the feeling right, Jantzer began working towards breaking ground on a site to open his own Dutch Bros in California.
“I used to ride my bike up to the original drive through. Dane and Travis Boersma “would be jamming out coffees as well as the tunes.” Jantzer remembers that the brothers had a 100-disc changer system, a big deal in that time “That was a lot of CDs.”
It wasn’t long before Jantzer received a call from the corporate office to check out the Brookings Oregon, franchise. Jantzer and his girlfriend Natasha worked to get the feel for the shops and the area.
“It seemed like it happened pretty quick,” Jantzer said.
In June 2009, at the age of 26, Jantzer assumed the official position of franchisee for the Harbor, Brookings and Crescent City locations. The Crescent City store is located at 560 L St., at the corner at 6th St. and Highway 101 south.
Also in 2009, tragedy struck the Boersma family. Co-founder Dane Boersma passed away from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dutch Bros and the Boersma family started “Drink One for Dane” as a way to bring awareness and support for research to find treatments and cures for the disease. To date, Dutch Bros customers have donated more than $10 million to Muscular Dystrophy Association
Franchisee Jantzer states he stopped thinking that Dutch Bros was at a high, because the company would keep growing in massive ways.
“The coffee isn’t even the main business: we are in the business of people,” he said. “Anyone can open a coffee shop, but it’s the people that Dutch Bros have that create that unique experience”
The “stigma” behind being a barista is that it is a transitional job, a position that you have until you find a ‘grown up’ job. “This is a grown-up job,” Jantzer said. Dutch empowers the youth, growing leaders at just 19, 20 and 21 years old. “You don’t see many other places doing this.”
According to Jantzer, Dutch Bros’ success is defined by the culture that is learned through training and working, which is then spread amongst the community and all new employees. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/local-brothers-turn-hot-idea-into-coffee-empire/article_e61a8f9c-02fa-11ed-99f8-f32a3303fdc5.html | 2022-07-18T15:27:38 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/local-brothers-turn-hot-idea-into-coffee-empire/article_e61a8f9c-02fa-11ed-99f8-f32a3303fdc5.html |
ARLINGTON, Texas — A crash involving a trailer that was hauling 90 head of cattle shut down part of westbound Interstate 30 in Arlington on Monday, officials said.
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Monday near Fielder Road. The driver of a cattle truck told police that a semi-truck had tried to switch lanes and hit the side of his truck, causing him to roll over, police said.
The cattle truck driver, who was not seriously injured, said the semi-truck driver kept driving and did not stop after the crash.
Westbound I-30 was reduced to one lane while officials worked to clear the roadway of cattle. It was unclear how many cattle were lost in the crash.
Officials expected it to take until noon to clear the roadway.
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The state awarded Atlantic County and 15 of its municipalities approximately $522,000 in grants through the Local Efficiency Achievement Program – or LEAP – according to an Atlantic County news release issued Sunday.
The grants are awarded to facilitate shared-services agreements between municipalities that can improve government efficiency and reduce costs to residents.
Twenty grants were awarded throughout New Jersey, of which six went to Atlantic County.
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson heralded efforts to bring more shared services to the county, saying doing so involved overcoming significant, institutional inertia regarding local-government autonomy.
“We’re proud of our efforts to work with our municipalities to find savings for our taxpayers,” Levinson said in the news release. “As most of our citizens know, I have been advocating for shared services among local governments and school districts for decades, but New Jersey has a long history of home rule which can make it a hard sell.”
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The highest LEAP grant went to Absecon, which received $201,364 for its shared-services agreement with Galloway Township over their emergency-dispatch services. Absecon will spend the money to update equipment and ensure it is compatible with that used by Galloway.
Longport received a $56,250 LEAP grant to launch new flood-plain-management software and to increase flood-insurance discounts for residents through the National Flood Insurance program. Several cities and townships will be able to access the new program, including Brigantine, Egg Harbor Township, Hamilton Township, Pleasantville, Somers Point and Ventnor.
Ventnor also received a grant to address extreme weather, collecting $112,500 to purchase a truck and related equipment that will store brine. The new equipment would be used to treat county roads that run through the city during a winter storm.
Ventnor received a second LEAP grant of $37,500 earmarked for the purchase of an emergency management trailer that would serve the city itself alongside fellow Absecon Island cities Longport and Margate.
Atlantic County itself received a $64,078 grant to purchase three, trailer-mounted attenuators and electronic sign boards to be used to protect road crews and drivers. The signs will be shared by 12 county municipalities – namely, Absecon, Brigantine, Buena Vista Township, Egg Harbor City, Folsom, Hammonton, Linwood, Margate, Mullica Township, Northfield, Pleasantville and Ventnor. The country received an additional $50,000 to pay its Shared-Services Coordinator Tim Kreischer.
The county Atlantic County news release took advantage of the LEAP announcement to draw attention to its new shared-services innovation.
The release said that Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County, which opened in January, represented a major victory for shared-service advocates in New Jersey.
Nine municipalities in the county agreed to do away with their individual municipal courts and join a consolidated countywide court held in Mays Landing. Proponents have argued that a consolidated municipal court would eliminate redundancies in court administration and thus help reduce costs for participating municipalities. Social justice advocates have further argued having a single, municipal court could allow the county to concentrate its resources and better connect those who appear in court to mental health care or addiction-treatment services.
Opponents have raised concerns over transportation and having lawyers and court staff be less familiar with the municipalities they serve. Those focused on local crime were worried that the new central court could be too lenient when dealing with municipal-level offenders.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law in August 2021 authorizing 10 counties in New Jersey – five in North Jersey and five in South Jersey, including Atlantic County – to create their own central courts for municipal-level legal matters. The Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County is the first of its kind in the state.
Municipalities participating in the central court include Egg Harbor Township, Estell Manor, Galloway Township, Hamilton Township, Linwood, Northfield, Port Republic, Ventnor, and Weymouth Township. Corbin City will become the 10th municipality to join the court in August, according to the county news release. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-county-receives-over-521-000-in-leap-grants/article_b46105da-06a1-11ed-a551-d3141eee32a5.html | 2022-07-18T15:28:43 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-county-receives-over-521-000-in-leap-grants/article_b46105da-06a1-11ed-a551-d3141eee32a5.html |
Arnulfo Reyes, a fourth-grade teacher at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, was shot twice in the arm and back during the school shooting in May. He underwent multiple surgeries at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio after the shooting.
When he arrived home, he was greeted by a line of families and community members. Video of the moment posted late Sunday racked up more than 45,000 upvotes (similar to likes) on Reddit by Monday morning.
Reyes told Good Morning America from his hospital room in June that the day of the shooting "was going to be a good day," as students were being presented awards and were going to celebrate the end of the school year. While some parents took their children home after the awards ceremony, 11 stayed behind. None survived the shooting.
On ExpressNews.com: Police took 'lackadaisical approach' in responding to Uvalde mass shooting
In the trending video, Reyes can be seen hugging members of the community of all ages as a line of cars waits for him at his home in Uvalde. Reyes returned home June 24, exactly a month after the shooting.
"This community has really ... come together and done so much together," Reyes told NPR.
Reyes said that while he was getting his students under their desks, like they had practiced in their active shooter drills, he turned around and was face to face with the gunman, before being immediately shot and falling to the ground.
"When Arnulfo Reyes, surviving teacher of Uvalde, was discharged from the hospital the entire town showed up to welcome him home," Reddit user u/Left_Side_Pride wrote in the video's caption.
On ExpressNews.com: 5 important things we learned from the Uvalde school shooting report
"I really hope he gets the much needed support he will need to move forward," user uptight_repertoire wrote. "And it was beautiful seeing the community coming together to support him."
"The context is terrible," Left_Side_Pride wrote. "But the humanity shown is worth smiling about. And there is always more humanity in the world than terrible."
Reyes is second cousins with Pete Arredondo, who was the police incident commander on scene May 24 at Robb Elementary. He told NPR that the two have not spoken since the shooting.
"There's really no excuse for 77 minutes," Reyes told NPR, referring to the time it took for law enforcement to breach the classroom and kill the gunman.
One of the first people to greet Reyes in the video is the mother of 10-year-old Eliahna Torres, one of the students killed in the shooting, according to KHOU.
shepard.price@express-news.net | @shepardgprice | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Video-Arnulfo-Reyes-Uvalde-Robb-Elementary-17311873.php | 2022-07-18T15:30:22 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Video-Arnulfo-Reyes-Uvalde-Robb-Elementary-17311873.php |
BOISE, Idaho — KTVB's signal from its Boise transmitter will be down temporarily on Monday morning for maintenance. The outage will affect digital channel 7.1, but will not affect viewers receiving KTVB/KTFT from the Twin Falls transmitter.
The outage will begin at 10 a.m. Service should resume by noon.
Viewers who receive KTVB over the air on digital channel 7.1 or on the Dish and DirecTV satellite services will be affected; the outage will not affect cable service or KTVB.COM.
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LEWISTON, Idaho — Firefighters are working to get a wildfire under control near Lewiston on Monday morning. The Express fire started Sunday night north of US 95 near the Clearwater River and Clearwater River Casino & Lodge.
Nez Perce County Emergency Management reports Clearwater River Casino, residential area, and RV park in the immediate area have been evacuated. The Express gas station is also closed.
Nez Perce County posted that wildland fire crews are actively establishing a perimeter to contain the burn.
"Please do not enter the area north of HWY95 in the vicinity of the Casino. Use caution and reduce speeds on HWY 95 in both directions. Smoke may reduce visibility and fire crews and law enforcement may be working along the highway," Nez Perce County posted on Facebook.
The Idaho Department of Lands reports the fire has burned at least 1,200 acres.
Smoke from the wildfire has reduced visibility on US 95 in the area. Drivers are asked to be alert and reduce their speed on US 95 between the Lewiston Port of Entry and US 12 (1 to 4 miles south of the Lewiston area). This is an improvement from earlier overnight when the highway had to be shut down. It is back open to traffic as of 6 a.m.
Photos shared on social media show the flames coming up and over a hillside.
There is currently no word on injuries or damage from the fire. The cause of the fire is also unknown.
This is a breaking news story. KREM 2 News will post more updates as they become available. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/wildfire/wildfire-lewiston-express-fire/293-1a0f83d0-e4b1-4cc5-8f4a-9fec9c489ec9 | 2022-07-18T15:41:32 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/wildfire/wildfire-lewiston-express-fire/293-1a0f83d0-e4b1-4cc5-8f4a-9fec9c489ec9 |
It’s that time of year again when school ads are reaching their way into the summer, but don’t worry, there’s still time! To be prepared for the school season, it’s not too early to mark your calendars with the Fall 2022 back-to-school dates.
Here are back-to-school dates for local K-12 schools
Alleghany County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17
Amherst County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17
Appomattox County Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 8
Bath County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17
Bedford County Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 15
Bland County Public Schools
- Back to school: Thursday, Aug. 18
Botetourt County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 10
Buena Vista City Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17
Campbell County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17
Carroll County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 10
Charlotte County Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 8
Covington City Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17
Craig County Public Schools
- Back to school: Tuesday, Aug. 9
Danville City Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 8
Floyd County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 10
Franklin County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 10
Galax County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17
Giles County Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 22
Grayson County Public Schools
- Back to school: Tuesday, Aug. 9
Halifax County Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 29
Henry County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 3
Highland County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 10
Lexington County Public Schools
- Back to school: Tuesday, Aug. 16
Lynchburg City Public Schools
- Back to school: Tuesday, Aug. 16
Martinsville County Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 8
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17
Nelson County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 17 for K-12 | Wednesday - Aug. 24 for Preschool
North Cross Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 24
Patrick County Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 10
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
- Back to school: Tuesday, Aug. 9
Pulaski County Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 1
Roanoke Catholic Public Schools
- we weren’t able to find information on this school
Radford City Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 15
Roanoke City Public Schools
- Back to school: Tuesday, Aug. 23
Roanoke County Public Schools
- Back to school: Thursday, Aug. 11
Rockbridge County Public Schools
- Back to school: Tuesday, Aug. 16
Salem City Public Schools
- Back to school: Wednesday, Aug. 24 for 1-12 grade | Monday - Aug. 29 for Kindergarten
Wythe County Public Schools
- Back to school: Monday, Aug. 15 for grades 1-6 and 9 only | Tuesday - Aug. 16 for all students grades 1-12
Here are back-to-school dates for local colleges and universities
Averett University
- Class begins: Aug. 17
Central Virginia Community College
- Class begins: Aug. 22
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
- Class begins: Aug. 22
Danville Community College
- Move-in: Aug. 16 - 19 | Class begins: Aug. 22
ECPI University
- Move-in: Aug. 21, 2022 | Class begins: Aug. 22
Ferrum College
- Move-in: Aug. 17-19 | Class begins: Aug. 22
Hollins University
- Class begins: Aug. 22
James Madison University
- Move-in: Aug. 17-19 | Class begins: Aug. 22
Liberty University
- Move-in: TBA | Class begins: Aug. 22
New River Community College
- Move-in: Aug. 20 | Class begins: Aug. 22
Patrick Henry Community College
- Move-in: Aug. 13 | Class begins: Aug. 22
Radford University
- Move-in: Aug. 18-20 | Class begins: Aug. 22
Randolph College
- Move-in: Aug, 13-21 | Class begins: Aug. 22
Roanoke College
- Class begins: Aug. 22
Southern Virginia University
- Move-in: Aug. 19 | Class begins: Aug. 22
Sweet Briar College
- Move-in: Aug.19 | Class begins: Aug. 22
University of Lynchburg
- Class begins: Aug. 22
Virginia Military Institute
- Class begins: Aug. 29
Virginia Tech University
- Move-in: Aug. 13- 14, & 28 | Class begins: Aug. 30
Virginia Western Community College
- Move-in: Aug. 27 | Class begins: Aug. 31
Washington and Lee University
- Move-in: Aug. 27 | Class begins: 31-Aug. 31
Wytheville Community College
- Move-in: Sept. 7 | Class begins: Sept. 8 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/18/heres-a-list-of-southwest-central-virginia-back-to-school-dates/ | 2022-07-18T15:45:17 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/18/heres-a-list-of-southwest-central-virginia-back-to-school-dates/ |
PULASKI, Va. – A boil water notice that was issued last week in the Town of Pulaski has been extended until Wednesday, July 20.
After a water main break on July 12, officials urged residents to avoid drinking tap water without boiling it first.
Officials originally stated that the issue would be resolved no later than July 18; however, that is no longer the case.
According to authorities, those who don’t take precautions could get stomach or intestinal illness.
If you can’t boil your tap water, you can also do the following, according to the release:
- Use liquid household bleach to disinfect water: The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%
- Use water purification tablets and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Use potable water, available at Wal-Mart
For more information, you can call Didymus Farmer with the Town of Pulaski Waterworks at 540-440-6320. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/18/town-of-pulaski-extends-boil-water-notice-until-wednesday/ | 2022-07-18T15:45:23 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/18/town-of-pulaski-extends-boil-water-notice-until-wednesday/ |
With prices higher than they were a year ago for everything from groceries to gasoline, it is the perfect time to think strategically when dining out.
Splitting meals between you, your partner and the kiddos, or while out on a hot date, might save you a few bucks for when the water, gas and electric bills roll in, especially if the restaurant you are visiting is known for its generous portions.
Consider some of these dining establishments with big dishes for hearty appetites the next time you are looking to share a meal or two.
Bumsted’s
1003 N. Stone Ave., facebook.com/Bumsteds
Big portions are ingrained in the DNA at Bumsted’s, a former North Fourth Avenue hangout that now inhabits what was once the Royal Sun Restaurant and Lounge at 1003 N. Stone Ave.
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Each meal is epic and can easily serve two, from their Belly Slop penne pasta and meatballs dish ($16) to their Bat out of Hell meatloaf sandwich ($16), a fan favorite, topped with peppered bacon, loaf sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise and jalapeños.
Owners Scot and Barbara Shuman are big proponents of their customers leaving the restaurant with full bellies.
“We go out to eat all the time,” Scot Shuman said. “You go to places and say, ‘This is really good but where are we going to go for dinner?’”
It’s one of the reasons the restaurant keeps a steady clientele of regulars, many from their North Fourth Avenue days, in addition to the overnight guests from the adjoining Best Western Royal Sun Inn and Suites.
The Shumans have settled nicely into their new digs over the last two years. They offer a breakfast service, something they never had at the old Bumsted’s, and have a full-service bar in the back that hosts regular karaoke nights, drag shows, open mic nights, comedy nights and male dance revues.
The restaurant area hosts trivia nights. The Shumans hope down the road to install a patio out front, and a second bar in the dining area.
“There will be a visual enticement with the bar up front,” Barbara Shuman said. “And it will make it easier to manage.”
Menu items — more than 75 different dishes served during lunch and dinner — are available in the restaurant, as well as the bar. Barbara Shuman said you can even pre-bag half of your meal to-go when you order.
“Then they don’t have to feel compelled to eat it,” Barbara Shuman said. “They know they’ve got something to eat at home later.”
Nate’s Italian Kitchen
7074 E. Golf Links Road, natesmetrodeli.com
It’s best to bring your appetite to Nate’s Italian Kitchen, even if you are splitting a dish or two with your significant other and the kids.
The hole-in-the-wall restaurant, located in a strip mall at East Golf Links and North Kolb roads, produces some of the biggest Italian dishes in Tucson.
“The lasagna ($19.50) is like 2 pounds,” owner Nate Martin said. “The ribeye salad ($16.50) is basically a cheesesteak on top of lettuce.”
Some other significant plates worth sampling: The chicken parmigiana ($17), baked ziti ($17) and chicken prosciutto ($19.50).
Martin attributes his gargantuan creations to the fact that he is a big eater himself. That, and “in Italian culture, everything is shared,” Martin said. “I like everybody to be able to try everything.”
Portion sizes is part of what has made Nate’s so popular on Tucson’s east side. Martin said Thursdays-Saturdays, there is usually a line out the door to order and an hour wait.
The restaurant recently received it’s BYOB liquor license, allowing folks to bring their own beer and wine to dinner with a $6 corking fee for wine and $1 fee per beer. It has also added cold sandwiches, equally massive, to the menu, which Martin said have been extremely popular.
Options include an Italian ($16) with provolone, prosciutto, genoa, salami, capicola, basil and marinated artichoke hearts, and a turkey pesto ($15) with provolone, turkey, basic, pesto and mayo.
“The cheesesteaks are also super popular,” Martin said.
Monster Sonoran Dogs
Inside American Eat Co., 1439 S. Fourth Ave., facebook.com/monstersonoranhotdogs
The one-eyed, two-horned purple people eater that greets customers in bright neon above Monster Sonoran Hot Dogs, at the south-side food hall American Eat Co., is a sight to see, for sure, but the true stars of the restaurant are its foot-long dogs, slathered in a range of toppings and served in brightly colored orange and red buns.
Its signature dog, the Monster Dog ($10.53), a foot-long, wrapped in bacon, and topped with birria, onion, mayo, jalapeño salsa and cilantro, has been a staple of the eatery since it opened as a food cart in 2019, selling in front of the now-closed Menlo Park Liquors at West Congress and North Grande Avenue.
Mariel Figueroa, who owns the concept with her husband, Julian Vargas, said people were instantly intrigued.
“They liked challenging themselves, trying to eat it in one sitting,” she added.
Today, Figueroa and Vargas share a dining area at American Eat Co. with several other restaurant concepts, including Pop’s Hot Chicken, Walter’s Pizzeria, El Tacoson and Market Bar.
It’s not uncommon to see folks lined up to try the Monster Dog; the restaurant’s traditional Sonoran hot dog; its chile verde dog ($4.95 for six inches), a hot dog stuffed into a green chile with all the fixings, and its Not’cho Dog ($5.95 fir six inches), a bacon-wrapped hot dog with nacho cheese and hot Cheetos on top.
You can order any of the hot dogs as foot-longs, which can easily be split between two people, or as more traditional six-inchers.
Monster Sonoran Hot Dogs also has birria quesadillas ($5.99) and tacos ($3.10), birria ramen ($10) and juicy sticks ($5.50), which are mozzarella sticks topped with, you guessed it, birria, onions, cilantro and salsa.
Figueroa said business has been good, even during the height of the pandemic. In the future, the couple has its sights on a second location, and plans to take its food cart back out on the road.
“Business has been steady,” she said. “We are grateful for that.”
Holy Smokin’ Butts
6940 E. Broadway, holysmokinbutts.com
If copious amounts of meat is what you are craving, pack the family into the Nissan Versa and head to Holy Smokin’ Butts on Tucson’s east side.
The spacious restaurant, located since 2019 in the same shopping center as Little Anthony’s Diner and Arizona Beer House at South Kolb Road and East Broadway, has all of the good stuff: pulled pork, andouille sausage, smoked brisket, turkey breast, ribs, and a variety of barbecue sauces available at the the table.
The best value for money are the platters, variety plates that can easily feed two to three people. The Ol’ School platter ($27) has brisket, pulled pork, tri-tip, sausage, with two 8-ounce sides and bread. Swap out the sausage for the turkey and you have the Add the Bird platter for $29.
The Big Q platter ($37) comes with all of the above, and two St. Louis-style pork ribs.
“A lot of people don’t really know barbecue, but they want a taste of everything,” owner Marisa Lewis said. “Except for the pork belly, the Big Q is pretty much everything that we do.”
Lewis said a good number of customers, many who had been fans of Holy Smokin’ Butts going back to its food truck days in 2016, opt for the platters.
Bigger groups will go for the Family Feast, two pounds of your choice of meats, 2 quart-sized sides and four buns for $63.
Other meals to split
The extra large, gut-busting burritos at Tanias 33, 614 N. Grande Ave., with breakfast, lunch and vegan options. taniasongrande.com
Any entrée on the dinner menu at Wild Garlic Grill, 2870 E. Skyline Dr., including its grilled Pacific Northwest salmon filet and its braised lamb shank. wildgarlicgrill.com
The absolutely gigantic family size pizza, measuring 24 inches across, at any Mama’s Famous Pizza and Heros location, including at 7965 N. Oracle Road, in Oro Valley. mamasfamous.com
The cream of potato bacon soup served in a bread bowl at Bison Witches, 326 N. Fourth Ave. bisonwitches.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/these-tucson-restaurants-have-massive-meals-you-can-split/article_88578558-016b-11ed-9e10-9b3c4adc4096.html | 2022-07-18T15:49:21 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/these-tucson-restaurants-have-massive-meals-you-can-split/article_88578558-016b-11ed-9e10-9b3c4adc4096.html |
WATERLOO — Two men are recovering after separate overnight shootings.
On Sunday around 11:30 p.m., officers arrived at the 500 block of Broadway Street to find a man who had been shot. Police say the shooting happened in the 700 block of Logan Avenue.
The man was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle.
On Monday around 4:40 a.m., police arrived at the 800 block of South Street in response to another shooting. Police say two men approached a man and attempted to rob him, and then shot at him twice. He was transported to the hospital.
Both men have non-life threatening injuries and police say the investigations are ongoing. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-shot-this-weekend-in-waterloo/article_08e7ed59-6f88-507e-adcb-e2f680d16e98.html | 2022-07-18T15:55:49 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-shot-this-weekend-in-waterloo/article_08e7ed59-6f88-507e-adcb-e2f680d16e98.html |
INDIANOLA -- Simpson College announced the names of area students made the President's List for the Spring 2022 semester: Tanner Striegel of Waterloo; Jordyn Foelske of Waverly; Aleksei Harding and Amelia Schafer, both of Iowa Falls; Clarissa Huisman of Osage; Jessica Jacobs of Janesville; Bailey Lubben of Clarksville; Abby Meyer of Sumner; Sarah Roberts of La Porte City.
Named to the Dean’s List were: Zachary Ambrose of Traer; Claire Boots and Ryan Willis, both of Waverly; Rachel Cooley of Grundy Center; Kenzie Reynolds of Aplington; and Nic Warrington of Iowa Falls.
Photos: The 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive
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Riders take off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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Riders take off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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Hope City Church Pastor Quovadis Marshal leads riders in prayer as they prepare to take off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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Drew Collins, father of Elizabeth Collins, speaks to riders before the group takes off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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Riders bow their heads in prayer before taking off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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Riders prepare to take off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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Riders prepare to take off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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Riders bow their heads in prayer before taking off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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Riders take off from Lofty’s Lounge in Evansdale Saturday for the 10th Annual Memorial Ride and Drive.
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A Brooklyn man was indicted on assault and hate crime charges after he yelled homophobic slurs at two men for playing music, and then slashed the victim's wrist in a bloody knife attack, according to the district attorney.
The suspect, Jordan Runadieo, was on a northbound No. 2 train at the Third Avenue and East 149th Street station in the Bronx around 1 a.m. on June 1 when he told the victim and the victim's boyfriend to turn down their music, an investigation found. As he told them to lower the volume, he also allegedly screamed hateful remarks.
Immediately after, he slashed the victim's wrist, severing a nerve and cutting him to the bone, according to the investigation. Runadieo continued to yell anto-gay slurs at the victim before leaving the scene.
The victim slipped in and out of consciousness due to severe blood loss after the attack, even as officers applied a tourniquet, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said. The victim suffered nerve damage as a result, and needed multiple surgeries to treat the injuries.
The 52-year-old Runadieo was arraigned Monday on multiple counts of assault as a hate crime, weapon possession and aggravated harassment.
"The defendant allegedly yelled homophobic slurs at the victim, before and after slashing him with a knife. Thanks to the quick action of nearby police officers who applied a tourniquet to the victim's arm, he was saved," said Clark. "We will always protect those in our community who are subjected to hate-based violence and hold those accountable for such acts."
Attorney information for Runadieo was not immediately available. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nyc-man-yelled-anti-gay-slurs-during-subway-knife-attack-over-couples-music-da/3770009/ | 2022-07-18T15:56:56 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nyc-man-yelled-anti-gay-slurs-during-subway-knife-attack-over-couples-music-da/3770009/ |
ATLANTA — An effort called Safety Around Water is on a mission to help prevent tragedies this summer.
It's a free program that teachers life saving swim skills to children in their own neighborhood pools.
A total of 115 kids under 19-years-old unintentionally drowned in Georgia from 2020-2021, according to the CDC. State DNR data shows there was also a record high number of drownings on Georgia lakes and rivers during that time.
“When they know what to do, if they fall into water accidentally, we can help save their lives," said Megan Benvenuto, executive director of the Northwest Atlanta YMCA.
The YMCA has partnered with community organizations to travel to pools across the metro, teaching kids critical moves that could save their lives.
“I like that you can learn new stuff that we have never learned before," said 9-year-old Mika, who attended a recent session in Norcross. “We were going underwater and coming back up, and then just climbing out on our own."
Benvenuto added that Safety Around Water is unique because it focuses solely on teaching children how to safely exit a pool, even if they're exhausted or overwhelmed.
“Practicing those skills gives them the muscle memory to know what to do if they were in a life endangering situation," she said. “We are going out to different community pools. We're meeting kids where they are. We're giving them the confidence where they need in their local pools.”
The lessons include floating, kicking off the bottom of the pool, making it to the edge, and pushing out of the water.
“I learned like how to float, you stand like this on top of the water," said Mika, as she shot her arms out in the air like a starfish, demonstrating what she'd learned. "When you get tired when you're swimming, you could just lay back and relax."
She's also a member of the A. Worley Brown Boys and Girls Club, who visited the Norcross YMCA for the lesson. It's executive director, Lawrence Mims also spoke on the the significance of the program.
"With recent events going on with a lot of different deaths and scares around swimming, it's very important to be able to have opportunities like this," he said.
While the lessons are intended to be fun and interactive, the children are also taught the importance of the skills they're learning.
"We learn new things and then we're not scared because there's people there for us," said Mika. "So, we don't drown."
For more information, or to find out if your child is eligible, contact your neighborhood YMCA. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/free-safety-around-water-program-atlanta/85-33aa4df4-4c13-4a7b-be7f-3035b2cb993a | 2022-07-18T15:58:08 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/free-safety-around-water-program-atlanta/85-33aa4df4-4c13-4a7b-be7f-3035b2cb993a |
ATLANTA — Georgia will issue electronic debit cards by October for women and children who benefit from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Commonly called the WIC program, it provides food for low-income women during and after pregnancy, as well as children 5 and younger.
Georgia Public Broadcasting reports the state is one of the last to quit using paper vouchers after a 2020 mandate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for states to switch to electronic methods.
“The state of Georgia couldn’t meet that deadline,” said Pat Mobely, WIC coordinator for the Savannah-based Coastal Health District. “So we now are complete and we’re ready to go.”
The state's electronic pilot program began earlier this month in the district. Mobely said all beneficiaries should have a card by the end of October, giving them greater freedom to manage their spending.
“They’re going to be able to go into stores, and if they just need to go get a gallon of milk, they can go get that,” Mobely said. “They don’t have to use all their benefits at one time. So they have a whole month to use everything that’s on that card.”
Beneficiaries will also be able to check their balances online.
Roughly 200,000 women and children in Georgia take advantage of WIC benefits every year, and that number has the potential to increase with a switch to the debit cards. In a 2019 study of states that had implemented the program, there was an 8% increase in participation over three years. Most of those new participants were children.
Georgia has long offered an electronic benefit card for the separately administered and larger Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a program still called food stamps from when benefits were delivered on paper. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-debit-cards-wic-benefits/85-59095f26-30bc-4189-9f2b-0d0a4e7f07cc | 2022-07-18T15:58:09 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-debit-cards-wic-benefits/85-59095f26-30bc-4189-9f2b-0d0a4e7f07cc |
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Hundreds were without power in Abingdon Monday morning, according to Appalachian Power.
The Appalachian Power Outage Map reported that as of 11:19 a.m., 902 customers were without power on the north side of Abingdon. As of 11:56 a.m., only 13 customers lacked power in the area.
The map states that the outage is estimated to have begun at 10:04 a.m. The cause of the outage was described as “tree contact” by Appalachian Power.
News Channel 11 has reached out to town officials for further details on the outage’s impact on traffic.
To check the status of the outage, click here. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/power-outage-impacting-hundreds-in-abingdon/ | 2022-07-18T16:02:24 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/power-outage-impacting-hundreds-in-abingdon/ |
'Street harassment' prompts DeBary to take on traffic, pedestrian safety concerns
Out of legal concerns, officials say ordinance isn't about panhandling
In recent years, municipalities throughout Florida have sought to target panhandling through ordinances regulating the activity, only to find themselves facing lawsuits alleging First Amendment violations.
The City of DeBary – looking to lessen distractions to motorists and assuage the concerns of residents and business owners, while trying to steer clear of potential legal challenges – recently enacted a "traffic and pedestrian safety" ordinance.
The ordinance, which received unanimous approval on the final reading June 16, aims to regulate "certain activities associated with the impediment or obstruction of safe and free-flowing vehicular and pedestrian traffic and prohibiting harassment of persons utilizing public streets and sidewalks and other public areas."
During the second half of last year, both DeLand and Deltona, using Daytona Beach as a model, updated their respective panhandling ordinances by barring soliciting within specific areas, regardless of whether the offender is a homeless person or a firefighter participating in a boot drive.
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Since updating those ordinances nearly a year ago, law enforcement officers made seven related arrests in DeLand and three in Deltona, records show.
It's unclear how many warnings were issued, as those are given at the officer's discretion.
DeBary City Manager Carmen Rosamonda and City Attorney Giffin Chumley acknowledged the City Council's concerns regarding free speech and some court rulings that have barred municipalities from enforcing similar ordinances, such as the case of Messina v. City of Fort Lauderdale.
The Florida Justice Institute partnered with two Fort Lauderdale attorneys, arguing that two of the city's ordinances targeting panhandling violate First Amendment rights.
"That's why we're seeking here more to regulate behavior, time, place and manner and not the message," Chumley said during a discussion by the council on May 18. "We don’t want to make a content-based decision here."
The Messina case is slated for trial in October.
In June 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Roy K. Altman issued a preliminary injunction barring Fort Lauderdale from enforcing its panhandling ordinances.
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What does the ordinance say?
DeBary's new ordinance, in the section on "Obstruction or Impediment of Public Streets and Rights-of-Way," states "it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian or person to:"
- For any period of time, sit or stand in or on: an unpaved median or any median of less than 3 feet, or any median less than 5 feet where the adjacent roadway has three or more vehicular travel lanes in any one direction at the point of intersection (including turning lanes), except that pedestrians may use median strips only in the course of lawfully crossing from one side of the street to the other.
- Occupy a paved travel lane or other portion of a roadway while traffic is flowing.
- Alter or impede the flow of vehicular traffic by any means.
- Remain in the portion of the paved road or highway designated for vehicular use upon the commencement of traffic flow from a stopped position.
It also prohibits the following behaviors for people on foot:
- Crossing a roadway at a point within 200 feet outside of a marked crosswalk.
- Crossing at a controlled intersection contrary to the signal lights or the direction of a traffic officer.
- Crossing a roadway intersection diagonally, unless authorized by official traffic control devices or a traffic officer.
- Crossing a roadway with four or more total travel lanes (counting both directions), except in a marked crosswalk or any other place than by a route at right angles to the curb or by the shortest route to the opposite curb.
- Crossing a roadway intersection in any manner prohibited by official traffic control devices or signage directing or pertaining to such crossing movements.
- Where sidewalks are provided on a roadway with four or more total travel lanes (counting both directions), walking along and upon the paved portion of a roadway intended for vehicular traffic.
- Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, crossing at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
- Intentionally blocking the path of travel of a vehicle or acting in such a manner so as to cause a vehicle operator to take evasive action to avoid contact or collision with such person.
- Physically reaching into a vehicle, touching a vehicle occupant, or touching any portion of a vehicle without the consent of a vehicle occupant or owner, or throwing any object at or into any vehicle unless specifically requested by an occupant or owner of such vehicle.
The ordinance also prohibits "street harassment," which includes:
- Approaching or communicating with a person in such a manner that would: Cause a reasonable person to believe that the person is being threatened with either imminent bodily injury or the commission of a criminal act upon the person, or cause a reasonable person to be seriously alarmed, annoyed or harassed, and the conduct in fact seriously alarms, annoys or harasses the person.
- Willfully blocking, either individually or as part of a group of persons, the free movement of an individual against such an individual's will.
- Following another person for no legitimate purpose after being asked by such person to desist.
- Willfully touching a person without explicit permission.
- Engaging in aggressive conduct that a reasonable person would construe as being intended to intimidate, compel or force an individual to accede to the offending person's demands or requests.
Vice Mayor Phyllis Butlien pointed out the ordinance doesn't impact activity on private property.
Mayor Karen Chasez echoed that sentiment, referring to an often-inebriated individual who spends time on private property near a gas station at U.S. 17-92 and Highbanks Road.
"We're aware of these concerns, but we have to walk this very tight line," Chasez said. "We cannot infringe on rights, and we also do not have control over permission for people to be on private property."
She said the city's ordinance "seems like a defensible start."
A violation may result in a fine of up to $500 and/or 60 days in jail. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/07/17/debary-takes-pedestrian-safety-issues-caused-street-harassment-panhandling/7458123001/ | 2022-07-18T16:03:46 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/07/17/debary-takes-pedestrian-safety-issues-caused-street-harassment-panhandling/7458123001/ |
Stetson University professor named president of National Coalition for the Homeless
The newest president of the National Coalition for the Homeless, the country's oldest organization dedicated to helping those who are homeless and hungry, is a familiar face in DeLand, particularly at Stetson University.
Rajni Shankar-Brown, a professor and the Jessie Ball duPont endowed chair of Social Justice Education, was recently elected the nonprofit's president, a role she'll hold for a year. She's held other leadership roles on the organization's board over the past decade.
Shankar-Brown, who lives in DeLand, hopes to dispel stereotypes about who is homeless and encourage communities to cease practices that further harm those who already are suffering.
"We continue to often blame people who are experiencing poverty and homelessness and judge and criticize and literally criminalize instead of helping and understanding the systemic issues that are creating this national crisis and a crisis that’s very much magnified in the state of Florida," Shankar-Brown said in a phone interview Thursday.
Florida has the third-highest population of homeless people, with an estimated 27,487 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, according to data released by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development earlier this year. California ranks No. 1 and New York is No. 2.
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The data comes from the nationwide point-in-time count conducted in January 2020, not long before officials deemed COVID-19 a national emergency.
"Due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, unsheltered point-in-time counts were not possible in several communities in 2021," according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. "As a result, this year’s report does not account for an estimated 40% of the homeless population that is unsheltered on a given night."
The Daytona Beach News-Journal spoke with Shankar-Brown, who has a doctorate in curriculum and instruction with specializations in urban education and literacy education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, about the work she's doing with the National Coalition for the Homeless and how to help those who are shelter and/or food insecure.
"We're doing some really exciting and uplifting work all in the midst of the daunting realities and narratives that we have in our nation, knowing that we have some of the highest numbers that we've ever had in regard to homelessness, but also children and youth are over-represented and Black and brown communities are disproportionately impacted," Shankar-Brown said.
'Sweepless' summer
One of the coalition's initiatives focuses on getting communities to stop sweeps, the forceful clearing of homeless camps usually conducted by law enforcement officers.
A recent study conducted by Abt Associates for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Health and Human Services found that sweeps are costly and often result in those affected setting up another encampment nearby.
The study also found people live in such sites "because of the lack of affordable housing in their communities."
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Shankar-Brown described sweeps as "inhumane, immoral" events "perpetuating and causing deep trauma for many, many individuals and families and children and youth living on the streets."
She said what might look like trash to the undiscerning eye may contain precious sentiments that can't be replaced.
Shankar-Brown, who mentors low-income and homeless students, said one young homeless woman lost the only photo she had of her father, who died tragically when she was a child, when her bag of belongings was thrown out in a sweep.
"There are these stereotypes that continue to exist around who is homeless, and the reality is there's not one face," Shankar-Brown said. "It is a diverse spectrum with diverse stories."
She said the number of homeless people in the U.S., one of the wealthiest nations in the world, is unacceptable and criminal.
"We need revolutionary love and empathy, but we also need collective action," Shankar-Brown said. "It's going to take communities caring and stepping up and recognizing the inherent dignity of every person."
How to help
Shankar-Brown said the enormity of homelessness in the U.S. can feel overwhelming to those who want to help.
That's when she quotes Desmond Tutu, the late South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his human rights and anti-apartheid activism: "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."
Shankar-Brown said organizations that help those who are shelter and/or food insecure can always use donations, whether financial or volunteer hours.
In Florida, where heat-related deaths aren't uncommon in the homeless population, handing out bottles of water is one way to make a difference, Shankar-Brown said.
Sometimes, making a difference comes from how a homeless person is acknowledged.
"They actually say, 'You know, I wish somebody would look at me and not like I'm just disposable,'" Shankar-Brown said.
"Centering our humanity, having empathy and love is so vital, and we have to cultivate and build that and practice that," Shankar-Brown said. "Everybody deserves to have safe, affordable, decent housing." | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/07/17/national-coalition-homeless-names-stetson-university-professor-president-rajni-shankar-brown/10052618002/ | 2022-07-18T16:03:52 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/07/17/national-coalition-homeless-names-stetson-university-professor-president-rajni-shankar-brown/10052618002/ |
GIBSON CITY — The Ford County Public Health Department will host a Community Health & Resource Fair from 2-5 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Moyer District Library, 618 Sangamon Ave., Gibson City.
This is an opportunity for the community to learn about the agencies and services available to families in Ford County.
The event will include free food bags from the Gibson Area Food Pantry, free books provided by the Jumpstart Program, developmental screenings for children, doula and labor information for mothers, car seat checks by registered car seat technicians, prescription medication take-back, recovery resources, grandparents raising grandchildren and caregiver resources, COVID-19 vaccines, Narcan kits and more. There will also be drawings for prizes.
The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Contact Kgarrison@fordcountyphd.org or call 217-379-9281 for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/monday-memos-health-resource-fair-planned-in-gibson-city/article_b63e2c5e-044c-11ed-b973-ff840e0b590e.html | 2022-07-18T16:09:57 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/monday-memos-health-resource-fair-planned-in-gibson-city/article_b63e2c5e-044c-11ed-b973-ff840e0b590e.html |
Philadelphia police searched Monday for a bike-riding armed man in a NASA sweatshirt that they say sexually assaulted someone on a SEPTA Broad Street Line subway platform early in the morning.
Police released a pair of surveillance images that show the man wanted in the sex assault that took place just after 4:30 a.m. on July 18 at the Snyder subway station in South Philadelphia.
The man carried a black handgun with a green slide and an extended magazine during the attack and rode a bicycle in the underground, police said.
No further details about the attack were immediately revealed. The SEPTA media relations team would only confirm that an incident occurred in the subway station and that Philly police and and SVU were leading the investigation.
Investigators described the attacker as being in his mid 20s, standing around 5-foot, 6-inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds, with light brown or hazel eyes who wore a gray NASA hooded sweatshirt, black pants, white sneakers and medical mask.
Police warned anyone who spots the attacker not to approach but to call 911 immediately.
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Resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/septa-broad-street-subway-sex-assault-south-philadelphia/3302804/ | 2022-07-18T16:10:09 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/septa-broad-street-subway-sex-assault-south-philadelphia/3302804/ |
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A crash on interstate 80 is causing headaches for drivers in Luzerne and Columbia counties.
State police say the wreck happened around 2:30 a.m. on I-80 west near the Nescopeck exit.
Traffic was detoured through Berwick. It is still backed up in this area.
Newswatch 16 found a line of vehicles on the bridge connecting Berwick and Nescopeck.
Both westbound lanes of I-80 were shut down for five hours to the Mifflinville exit in Columbia County.
I-80 is back open.
There's no word how many cars were involved in the wreck or if anyone was hurt here in Luzerne County.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/crash-shuts-down-part-interstate-80-west-luzerne-county-highway-wreck/523-7df0053b-5464-4857-bf0a-ea7c39b66da1 | 2022-07-18T16:10:09 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/crash-shuts-down-part-interstate-80-west-luzerne-county-highway-wreck/523-7df0053b-5464-4857-bf0a-ea7c39b66da1 |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Dunkin’ of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced it will host its 13th annual St. Joseph’s Center Iced Coffee Day fundraiser on Wednesday, July 27. For every Iced Coffee purchased at participating Dunkin’s on Wednesday, July 27, Dunkin’ franchisees throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania will donate $1 to St. Joseph’s Center to help bring joy to patients and families in the community.
Guests can donate simply by purchasing any size Iced Coffee through cash, credit card, or their Dunkin’ Mobile App, and $1 will be directly donated to St. Joseph’s Center. Additional donations can be made to Saint Joseph’s Center by texting: “GoJoe” to 80888 or by CLICKING HERE.
Donations will help support the Center’s mission to strive to provide the best possible care for individuals and families with special needs. Over the past decade, Dunkin’s St. Joseph’s Center Iced Coffee Day fundraiser has raised more than $468,000 to benefit St. Joseph’s Center and hopes to surpass half a million dollars in fundraising this year.
“On behalf of all Dunkin’ franchisees throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, we are thrilled to host our 13th annual Dunkin’ St. Joseph’s Center Iced Coffee Day fundraiser,” said Jessica Weissman, Senior Field Marketing Manager, Dunkin’. “Our local franchisees value the opportunity to give back to our wonderful friends at St. Joseph’s Center. This year, with the help of our guests, we are on track to raise a total of half a million dollars from our Iced Coffee Day program! What a milestone we can meet together!”
Guests can visit participating Dunkin’ locations in the following counties to purchase their Iced Coffee and donate to St. Joseph’s Center:
Bradford, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, Wyoming
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Go Joe 25 bike ride. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/outreach/go-joe/st-josephs-center-iced-coffee-day-fundraiser-go-joe-bike-ride/523-9d60517e-4648-4c14-8093-e9d381b29944 | 2022-07-18T16:10:15 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/outreach/go-joe/st-josephs-center-iced-coffee-day-fundraiser-go-joe-bike-ride/523-9d60517e-4648-4c14-8093-e9d381b29944 |
PORTLAND, Maine — Several people have been injured, one seriously, following a multi-vehicle crash Sunday in Fairfield.
The crash took place around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Norridgewock Road and Wood Street.
Three people were brought by ambulance to Maine General Thayer hospital in Waterville, and one person was brought by helicopter to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, according to a news release issued Sunday by the Fairfield Police Department.
After an investigation, officers determined that 36-year-old Jared Peaslee of Waterville was attempting to make a turn onto Wood Street when he was reportedly rear-ended by 74-year-old Linda Abbott of Anson, the release states. The collision pushed Peaslee's vehicle into the road, and he was struck by 38-year-old Kristen Simon of Oceanside, New York, forcing Simon's vehicle into the ditch and on its side, and the passenger riding in Peaslee's vehicle was seriously injured in the incident, the release states.
No charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
According to the release, Fairfield police were aided by Fairfield-Benton Fire and Rescue, Delta Ambulance, the Winslow Police Department, the Clinton Police Department, Maine State Police, and the Maine Department of Transportation.
The road was closed during the investigation but has since reopened.
For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the NEWS CENTER Maine mobile app. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/augusta-waterville/four-injured-one-seriously-in-three-vehicle-crash-in-fairfield-on-sunday/97-b8373a33-a1bf-4c9d-a702-50bd20ae5162 | 2022-07-18T16:12:46 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/augusta-waterville/four-injured-one-seriously-in-three-vehicle-crash-in-fairfield-on-sunday/97-b8373a33-a1bf-4c9d-a702-50bd20ae5162 |
MAINE, USA — Tuesday, July 19, 2022
On Tuesday, a former Maine Assistant District Attorney is set to be sentenced for her part in a marijuana trafficking scheme. Kayla Alves was allegedly involved in a conspiracy to illegally grow and sell the drug at narrow gauge distributors. She was charged with tampering with documents and pleaded guilty back in march. She faces up to 20 years in prison. Her hearing is set for 3 p.m. in Bangor.
Wednesday. July 20, 2022
On Wednesday, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection is planning to discuss Central Maine Power's transmission line project. The board proposed an order back in may that would let the project's permit stand. The board must now decide whether to move forward with a hearing on the proposal itself or decide the merits of the appeals against the project. The corridor would supply about enough electricity for a million homes, but it would need to cut down a large section of trees to reach the Canadian border.
Thursday, July 21, 2022
On Thursday, there's another hearing set in the case against former Maine politician Eliot Cutler. He was arrested for possessing child pornography back in march. Court documents show Maine State Police officers confiscated flash drives from Cutler's homes that contained thousands of pornographic videos involving children. Cutler's lawyers will meet with prosecutors in front of the judge Thursday afternoon in Hancock county superior court to see whether they can reach an agreement.
Friday, July 22, 2022
There will be a status hearing Friday set in the case of lobster fishing regulations in Maine. A federal judge ruled last week that new regulations don't go far enough to protect the highly endangered right whales. Those regulations required fishermen buy new gear less likely to harm the whales. For now, it's not clear exactly how that ruling will change the requirements. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/the-week-ahead-july-18-2022/97-04b997a9-2d8b-4008-9a9c-b56b0a37c98a | 2022-07-18T16:12:52 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/the-week-ahead-july-18-2022/97-04b997a9-2d8b-4008-9a9c-b56b0a37c98a |
NEW OXFORD, Pa. — A 38-year-old Adams County man died Saturday of injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash Friday night in Mount Pleasant Township.
Travis Gladfelter, of Mount Pleasant Township, died Saturday at 10:05 p.m. in York Hospital, where he was being treated for injuries suffered in the crash, which occurred Friday at 10:26 p.m. on the 1400 block of Fleshman Hill Road near New Oxford, according to York County Coroner Pamela Gay.
Gladfelter's vehicle struck a stone wall along the roadway head-on, Gay said. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
No other information about the crash was immediately available, Gay said. The incident is under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.
Gay determined Gladfelter died of multiple blunt force trauma. His manner of death was ruled accidental.
No autopsy will be performed, but routine toxicology will be conducted, Gay said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/travis-gladfelter-fatal-crash-adams-county-new-oxford/521-ea57722f-0ff2-4ab6-b9c9-8590f2e65a9c | 2022-07-18T16:13:15 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/travis-gladfelter-fatal-crash-adams-county-new-oxford/521-ea57722f-0ff2-4ab6-b9c9-8590f2e65a9c |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Editor's note: The above video is from Jan. 2022.
FOX43 is set to host a blood drive on Thurs., July 21, 2022.
The blood drive will be held with the help of the American Red Cross at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort on the Terrace from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
To donate, you can sign up for an appointment using this website. Appointments are encouraged.
You can call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for availability. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/blood-drive-american-red-cross-fox43-heritage-hills-golf-resort/521-da1b0ed5-382b-405e-a682-89bbfee1bedd | 2022-07-18T16:13:21 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/blood-drive-american-red-cross-fox43-heritage-hills-golf-resort/521-da1b0ed5-382b-405e-a682-89bbfee1bedd |
LYKENS, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from Oct. 2021.
A Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 ticket worth $1,040,000 from last Friday's drawing was sold in Dauphin County, the Lottery announced Monday.
The winning ticket, which correctly matched all six winning numbers (23-29-32-36-44) from the July 15 drawing was sold at a Penn Jersey Food store on the 5500 block of State Road 209 in Lykens, the Lottery said.
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $1,040,000 from the Friday, July 15 drawing was sold in Dauphin County.
The store earns a $10,000 bonus for selling the big winning ticket.
Winners are not known until prizes are claimed and tickets are validated. Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.
Winning tickets purchased at a Lottery retailer should immediately be signed on the back. Online winnings automatically appear in a player’s account after the claim has been processed.
To initiate an online prize claim, winners should call 1-800-692-7481. Players may visit palottery.com for more information about how to file a claim.
More than 38,300 other Match 6 Lotto tickets also won prizes in the drawing. Players are reminded to check every ticket, every time.
Pennsylvania Lottery players have options to purchase their Match 6 tickets online or by visiting a retailer. Players can find lottery-selling locations closest to them by visiting the Find a Retailer section of the Lottery’s website.
How to Play Match 6 Lotto: Players pay $2 and choose six numbers from 1 to 49 or have numbers randomly selected by computer. The computer then randomly selects an additional two sets of six numbers, for three lines of six numbers each or 18 numbers total.
Players can win up to four times on each ticket – once on each of three lines (base play) and by combining all 18 numbers (combined play).
Match 6 Lotto is drawn every evening and players can purchase up to 26 draws in advance. Review Match 6 Prizes and Chances at palottery.com. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/match-6-winning-pennsylvania-lottery-ticket-lykens/521-ed49c005-8af0-4cae-ab5d-1a8aec058968 | 2022-07-18T16:13:27 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/match-6-winning-pennsylvania-lottery-ticket-lykens/521-ed49c005-8af0-4cae-ab5d-1a8aec058968 |
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Police are searching for home invasion and stabbing suspect(s) after two people were left injured in Waynesboro.
Authorities say they responded to a report of a home invasion and stabbing at a home on Harrison Avenue in Waynesboro Borough on July 17, around 4:00 p.m.
Police say that it was reported that one or two masked suspects forced their way into a home, where they stabbed two people.
Officials say that one victim was treated at the hospital for 13 stab wounds while another was treated for a leg injury.
Authorities said it was believed that one of the attackers could have remained in the home.
State Police used a tactical team to form a perimeter around the home and were able to enter and search the home without finding a suspect.
Officials say there is no threat to the community and the home invasion and stabbing remain under investigation.
Authorities ask anyone with information about the incident to contact the Waynesboro Police at 717-762-2131. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/stabbing-suspects-home-invasion-waynesboro/521-c40424d5-596e-4a5d-819c-f9b94f708ed6 | 2022-07-18T16:13:33 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/stabbing-suspects-home-invasion-waynesboro/521-c40424d5-596e-4a5d-819c-f9b94f708ed6 |
Police say at least two people were seriously injured early Monday when their westbound vehicle attempted to illegally pass a semi-truck on the right just before a construction zone on a local stretch of Interstate 80/94.
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Police say at least two people were seriously injured early Monday when their westbound vehicle attempted to illegally pass a semi-truck on the right just before a construction zone on a local stretch of Interstate 80/94.
HAMMOND — Police say at least two people were seriously injured early Monday when their westbound SUV attempted to illegally pass a semitrailer on the right just before a construction zone on a local stretch of Interstate 80/94.
"Alcohol and/or drugs are suspected to be contributing factors in this crash," said Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield.
The 2014 Cadillac SUV attempted to pass and merge in front of the truck around 2:22 a.m. as lanes narrowed just east of Calumet Avenue, Fifield said.
"The Cadillac struck an attenuator head-on before going airborne and hitting the semi as it passed," he said.
The driver, identified only as a 25-year-old Illinois woman, was ejected from the vehicle, Fifield said. A front passenger was trapped inside the vehicle.
Two rear passengers were reportedly able to exit the vehicle.
The injured were taken to Munster Community Hospital and later transferred to the University of Chicago Hospital for treatment of potentially life-threatening injuries, Fifield said.
The truck driver was not injured.
"The roadway was blocked for approximately four hours for crash cleanup and investigation," Fifield said.
"Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of charges," he said.
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Porter County police said they responded around 11:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of the rollover crash on North Calumet Avenue, near the intersection with E. 632 North in Liberty Township.
A Lake Criminal Court jury must decide whether 8-month-old Maci Moor was shaken to death by her 32-year-old babysitter, Trisha Woodworth, or died of a stroke from accidental falls.
Police say at least two people were seriously injured early Monday when their westbound vehicle attempted to illegally pass a semi-truck on the right just before a construction zone on a local stretch of Interstate 80/94.
Police say at least two people were seriously injured early Monday when their westbound vehicle attempted to illegally pass a semi-truck on the right just before a construction zone on a local stretch of Interstate 80/94. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/drugs-alcohol-suspected-in-80-94-crash-resulting-in-serious-injuries-police-say/article_5a5120ea-8f28-52fd-a5ee-6b27b09169b8.html | 2022-07-18T16:17:00 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/drugs-alcohol-suspected-in-80-94-crash-resulting-in-serious-injuries-police-say/article_5a5120ea-8f28-52fd-a5ee-6b27b09169b8.html |
CEDAR LAKE — Hanover Community School Corp. is set to open its first preschool in August. It will be housed in Hanover Central High School.
The preschool, known as Hanover Kiddy Academy, is starting small with only four classes. There will be 14 students per class, and the school will not operate every weekday.
There will be full- and half-day classes available Tuesday through Thursday, but the school will not run on Monday and Friday. However, Hanover is partnering with Grand Tots, a daycare center in Cedar Lake, to provide coverage for families on those days.
Currently, Hanover has two teachers for the preschool. However, high school students will also be involved with the classes if they are enrolled in the early childhood and development courses at Hanover Central High School. Other than these students, the preschool class will have limited to no interaction with the high school, with a separate entrance and drive for preschool families.
"The students will have hands-on learning with real kids," Assistant Superintendent Debbie Snedden said.
She said the early childhood courses have become more popular now that students will be able to engage with actual development rather than just simulations.
The Kiddy Academy plans to focus on blending whole and small group learning activities, purposeful play and outdoor/gross motor activities for both the full- and half-day programs.
The school itself is designed to be kid friendly with intentional furniture and classrooms to help encourage childhood development. In addition, it was crucial to Hanover to separate the school from high school students in order to not interfere with the preschoolers' school day.
A playground will be opening when the school year begins as well.
Families are really excited, Snedden said. She mentioned that a lot of preschools in the area closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that Hanover had observed a high need in the area.
"We wanted to collaborate and get kids ready for our kindergarten. This gives us another year to get ready," Snedden said. She said this plan was almost two years in the making despite the preschool being announced in March.
Hanover Kiddy Academy will have two aides, allowing each class a ratio of 14-to-2. For families who are interested, some slots for the 2022-23 school year are available, and a waitlist is ongoing.
Registration for the following year will open up in winter 2022.
Kiddy Academy costs $325 per month for full-day classes and $160 per month for half-day classes. When there are months in which school is not in session, such as December, rates are prorated.
Meet-and-greets are scheduled for August to allow families to meet the preschool staff and get an understanding of the space. Additional questions about the school can be directed to hka@hanover.k12.in.us.
Students from 15 area middle schools competed Saturday in the junior division of the Indiana Academic Super Bowl, sponsored by Purdue University. The theme was “Canada: Our Neighbor to the North.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/cedar-lake/hanover-kiddy-academy-to-open-in-august/article_b90f97bc-b2ba-555b-b5ac-bada2f362ae5.html | 2022-07-18T16:17:06 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/cedar-lake/hanover-kiddy-academy-to-open-in-august/article_b90f97bc-b2ba-555b-b5ac-bada2f362ae5.html |
If you ever wanted to buy a Mega Millions ticket, now might be a good time.
The lottery drawing Tuesday night is estimated at $530 million after Friday night’s drawing went unmatched.
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If one winner is named, they’d walk away with $304.7 million, lottery officials said.
The last Mega Millions jackpot was won on April 15 at $20 million with a ticket in Tennessee, officials said.
If someone won this Mega Millions jackpot, that would put it in the top jackpots to date. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/18/mega-millions-jackpot-climbs-to-more-than-half-a-billion-dollars/ | 2022-07-18T16:19:54 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/18/mega-millions-jackpot-climbs-to-more-than-half-a-billion-dollars/ |
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A NASA contractor is accused of stealing over $12,238 worth of gas by using government credit cards, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Thomas Strain, 48, was arrested on Tuesday after agents in NASA’s Office of Inspector General suspected him of stealing the money for his personal vehicle from July 2019 through December 2021, records show.
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NASA’s OIG found that 11 credit cards were used without approval on 159 occasions at dozens of gas stations in Brevard County, according to reports.
Strain worked for Jacobs Technology Inc., a contractor of the Kennedy Space Center. Jacobs related that an unknown individual within the company may have stolen the credit cards, which are stored in government vehicles, according to records.
Brevard deputies said NASA’s OIG reviewed 13 sets of videos that corresponded to the dates and time of the unauthorized transactions, and they identified Strain based on his appearance and the type of vehicle he owned.
The footage also showed that Strain was with another man and his lawn care equipment, according to records. Deputies said Strain used the credit cards to sell gas to Terry Smith, 47.
Strain would receive 50 cents on the dollar to give Smith gas. For example, if Strain gave Smith $100 worth of gas from the cards, then Strain would receive $50.
Deputies said Smith knew that Strain was using a “company card.”
Smith was arrested on Thursday. Both Strain and Smith face charges of grand theft, each with a $2,000 bond. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/18/nasa-contractor-accused-of-using-government-credit-cards-to-steal-12k-of-gas-deputies-say/ | 2022-07-18T16:20:01 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/18/nasa-contractor-accused-of-using-government-credit-cards-to-steal-12k-of-gas-deputies-say/ |
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – The community is honoring an Apopka firefighter who died weeks after being injured on the job during a tribute on Monday.
Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors law enforcement officers and first responders, is honoring Austin Duran during a mile run at Layer Elementary School in Winter Springs.
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Duran, 25, died on Friday weeks after he was injured on June 30 and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center for his injuries, where he had multiple surgeries and was in the ICU. Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam told News 6 at the time Duran was working near a secondary garage and trying to move a sand trailer when he was hurt. The trailer is used for hazards like gas and liquid spills.
Days before he died, Duran was on a ventilator and caught pneumonia, according to a GoFundMe update.
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In a post made Saturday, the Apopka Professional Firefighters Association said the department was grieving the loss of “our brother, Austin Duran.” He was with the department since July 2020.
“Austin Duran was a marker of the best that our small department and town has to offer. A kind, gentle, humble kid who also vibrated with passion to jump into action and help or save anyone in need,” the association wrote.
The run will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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